Now Hear This: Canby

Episode 353: That’s Bananas

News and More: PGE moves to condemn disputed property at Willamette Falls that holds cultural and spiritual significance to native tribes. A Canby junior is named Oregon FBLA state president. 
Canby Conversation: Canby native and author Carrie Tillotson talks about her debut children's book, Counting to Bananas, which comes out this week. Learn more at carrietillotson.com.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Marquis Hope Village, The Book Nook, Mason for Oregon, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., Retro Revival
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Episode 352: Coming Up Roses

News and More: Canby City Councilor David Bajorin steps down after six months. A Canby man thanks the first responders who saved his life. A fifth resentencing for Oregon's most prolific serial killer gets delayed.
Canby Conversation: Laurel Roses, a Mulino resident and Republican candidate for Oregon's 5th Congressional District, talks redistricting, state and local politics — and the best cinnamon rolls in the Molalla area. 
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Marquis Hope Village, The Book Nook, Mason for Oregon, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., Retro Revival
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Episode 351: Mr. Hieb Goes to Salem

News and More: The summer of 2022 is just around the corner, and Canby is coming back — with a bang. Tin & Paisley Boutique opens downtown. The Cougars' head basketball coach is stepping down after his most successful season.
Canby Conversation: We welcome new State Representative James Hieb, who was appointed to represent District 39 in the middle of the fury of a legislative short session. He tells us about the experience — and how he still managed to get things done.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Marquis Hope Village, The Book Nook, Mason for Oregon, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., Retro Revival
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Episode 350: The Juice Is Out There

Don't know about y'all, but where we come from, April 1 means something. Featuring Chris Waffle. 
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Marquis Hope Village, The Book Nook, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., Retro Revival
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Episode 349: Welcome Home

News and More: More than $100 million has come to Clackamas County for the construction of a new courthouse and replacement of the Willamette Falls Locks. Hundreds of native trees will be planted this weekend at Willow Creek.
Canby Conversation: In recognition of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day next week (March 29 and 30), we revisit a 2019 conversation with Ken and Malinda Buckles of Remembering America's Heroes on their efforts to honor Vietnam vets.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Marquis Hope Village, The Book Nook, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., Retro Revival
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Episode 348: Gamester’s Paradise

News and More: Thirty trees are coming down around Canby this week, as the cleanup from the devastating ice storm more than a year ago continues. The arsonist suspected in the 2020 fire at the former Blue Heron mill is found guilty.
Canby Conversation: Join us as we dive into a bit of nostalgia with Jordan Elting, one of the founders and owners of the Reset Button Arcade in Tigard — which recently opened and boasts a couple of interesting Canby connections.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Marquis Hope Village, The Book Nook, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., Retro Revival

Episode 347: Back to Normal-ish

News and More: Sad news as a missing child died this week after being found in a creek near their home. A herd of cows was loosed on I-5 when a trailer crashed. Canby Fire honors a heroic fifth-grader.
Canby Conversation: We catch up with Steve Nelson of The Canby Center, which has never been busier as they serve some of the most vulnerable working poor families in our local community. 
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Marquis Hope Village, The Book Nook, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., Retro Revival
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Episode 346: School of Thought

 
News and More: The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission plans to build the new center for its statewide distribution operations in Canby. A conversation between two city councilors before a vote raises questions.
Canby Conversation: We check in with Ali Thomas, of Willamette Connections Academy, who was educating kids through distance learning before it was cool.
Website: https://www.connectionsacademy.com/oregon-virtual-school
After the Break: The history of the Oregon City School District.
This Week's Sponsors: Daddy Daughter Dance (Canby Rotary), DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Marquis Hope Village, The Book Nook, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., Retro Revival
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Episode 345: On Point

News and More: The largest seizure of fentanyl in state history goes down in the parking lot of the Oregon City Home Depot. The Clackamas County Fairgrounds nets a new director. Downtown Canby gets a little more inviting.
Canby Conversation: We catch up with Alex Evans, star point guard for the Canby Cougars boys basketball team, who wrapped up his remarkable four-year high school basketball career last week. 
After the Break: We meet the family band, Mae Day, in the basement of the Canby Music store and even get to hear a couple of classic jams.
This Week's Sponsors: Daddy Daughter Dance (Canby Rotary), DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Marquis Hope Village, The Book Nook, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., Retro Revival
Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.

Bonus Episode: State of the City 2022

Canby Mayor Brian Hodson delivers his 2022 State of the City address from the Antonia Ballroom on March 3, 2022, after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.