Now Hear This: Canby

Episode 254: Shoot from Tulips

News and More: The governor pushes for health care for all. A controlled burn is planned near the Canby industrial park. Hotspots get way too hot. Cougar fans stay faithful — from a distance. Francke doesn't do an Irish accent.
Canby Conversation: In 2020, the world-famous Tulip Fest at Wooden Shoe Farm was one of the first major events to be canceled during the onset of the pandemic. In 2021, it will be one of the first ones to come back.
After the Break: Speaking of things returning, we catch up with the parents and community volunteers who are bringing back the Senior All-Night Grad Party after its Covid absence. 
This Week's Sponsors: Canby Foursquare Church, Health Markets, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon
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Episode 253: Take a Chance

News and More: Despite the president's optimism for vaccine supply, Oregon's timeline for a return to normalcy remains far behind the nation's. Dr. Seuss comes to downtown Canby. The Cougars dominate in their 5A debut.
Canby Conversation: A big part of the Canby Cougars' commanding performance at Hare Field in Hillsboro Friday night was do-everything wideout and kick return specialist Chance Miller. He joins us today to talk all things football.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon, Retro Revival
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Episode 252: On the Road

News and More: Oregon City voters have chosen a new mayor — four months after successfully recalling their last one. Foothills Community Church pays it forward to local fire districts — in a big way. 
Canby Conversation: A planned 3.3-mile extension to the city's popular Molalla Logging Road Trail has drawn concern from some longtime residents — particularly those who remember its colorful past from earlier decades.
Online Open House for Proposed Trail Extension: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/434a1cdc472548a5824e472109cf81d2 
After the Break: Neighboring property owner Mitch Magenheimer takes us down the first phase of the proposed extension, and explains what he sees as significant (and expensive) challenges to construction.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Health Markets, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon, The Book Nook
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Episode 251: Full Seed Ahead

News and More: Some community members and leaders demand answers after a controversial ad appeared in a publication handed out by the local library. In other news, the Cougars are back, baby.
Canby Conversation: Pure Seed, a global seed production and distribution company based outside of Canby, shares their experiences trying to run a business and take care of employees while being without electricity for more than 10 days.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon, Retro Revival
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Episode 250: The Business End

News and More: Superintendent Trip Goodall will leave Canby this summer after seven years leading the district. A third Covid vaccine is coming, and much like Eminem, you'll get only one shot.
Canby Conversation: Canby Area Chamber Director Kyle Lang joins to talk frankly about the challenges facing local businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic — and why he's still an unfailing optimist.
Information about the annual chamber auction: Text CANBY to 71760.
This Week's Sponsors: Canby Foursquare Church, Health Markets, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon
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Episode 249: Whiskey Hill Storm

News and More: The Beer Library is a "go" in downtown Canby. State leaders say the Covid vaccine will be available to all who want it by summer. Three fire districts have a new inspector. The Cougars are back — but we'll have to watch from home.
Canby Conversation: Amy and Daryl Lenhardt, owners of the Whiskey Hill Store, walk us through how their small, tightly knit community was impacted by the historic ice storms of two weeks ago, which left them — literally — disconnected from the outside world.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon, Retro Revival

Episode 248: Return of the Cougars

News and More: Fewer than 1,000 Clackamas Countians remain without power. Residents show their appreciation to hard-working line crews. The county has been downgraded to moderate risk for the spread of Covid-19. 
Canby Conversation: Are you ready for some football? After more than 460 days off the field, Canby High School head football coach and his players certainly are. He gives a preview of the historic season that kicks off March 5.
After the Break: Checking in with Canby's locally owned, independent bookstore, The Book Nook, at their new location in the former Parsons building.
This Week's Sponsors: Canby Foursquare Church, Health Markets, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon
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Episode 247: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

News and More: The Canby area continues to dig its way out of the wreckage of the historic ice storm. A well-known local Good Samaritan is injured in a gas tank explosion. Canby FFA goes work site to work site to "feed the linemen." 
Canby Conversation: While power in the city of Canby returned Sunday night, it took days more before the lights came back on in neighboring Aurora. Mayor Brian Asher and City Councilor Mercedes Rhoden-Feely reflect on an unforgettable week.
After the Break: A small group gathered Saturday to remember the flag-raising at Iwo Jima and honor the lives lost. We report live from the scene.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon, Retro Revival

Episode 246: Home Sleet Home

Now Hear This: Canby returns from a brief hiatus to share stories of kindness, resilience and determination, as our community digs out from under the worst winter storm to hit our area in 40 years. Featuring Mayor Brian Hodson and Canby City Administrator Scott Archer.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Health Markets, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon, The Book Nook
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Episode 245: Hail to the Chiefs

News and More: Meterologists predict snow for this weekend; we say, "Bring it on." Bars, restaurants and other businesses can reopen for indoor service as early as Friday. S.R.Smith makes a splash in the pool industry.
Canby Conversation: Canby Fire Chief Jim Davis and Division Chief Matt English update us on all things Canby Fire — from the latest developments from the recent capital bond to a basement fire at the Dahlia this week.
After the Break: Are you ready for some football?! Coach Jimmy Joyce is. He joins today to tell us his outlook following the breaking news that the Cougars will have a (shortened) season after all.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon, Retro Revival
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