Now Hear This: Canby

Episode 137: Down to Business

News and More: Columbia Distributing is in line for a big tax break for its new facility in Canby, and some local officials are not happy about it. The city's thinking re: the old library is changing has changed, after estimates for their planned redevelopment project came in $3 million over budget. Harefest comes home. 
Canby Conversation: This week, we're talking all things business and economic development with Canby Area Chamber Director Kyle Lang and Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator Calvin LeSueur. We ask about the weirdest thing Kyle has ever worn to a meeting; Calvin has to think about it.
After the Break: The Canby Music crew is putting on a show at Gwynn's Coffeehouse at the end of the month. A forum is planned to discuss the community impacts of widespread vaping. As they say, where there's smoke, there's forum.
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Music
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
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Episode 136: Guest of Honor

News and More: Lone Elder Pizza was robbed at gunpoint shortly after closing this weekend. More clarity has come in the recent tragedy on the Oregon Coast. A former civilian manager at Camp Withycombe owes the U.S. Army more than $2.5 million in restitution after pleading guilty to fraudulent claims. 
Canby Conversation: Linda Tate and Charity Payne join to talk about the Honor Flight Program, which provides free trips to our nation's veterans to ensure they get to see the monuments in Washington, D.C., that are dedicated to their service and sacrifice. Also, a memorable homecoming for a WWII vet in Canby's recent history.
After the Break: Do the Canby Cougars need any more spirit? They did just take down the No. 1 team in the state, after all. Coach Craig Evans tells us about the upcoming Spirit Week festivities anyway, along with his squad's big upset. And on Canby Then, a small country church, a family farm and the project that brought them together: the story of Hope Village.
This Week's Sponsors: Canby Foursquare Church, DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon, Retro Revival
Music in this Episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
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Episode 135: Ya Masek

News and More: Columbia Distributing could be in line for a sizable tax break on its new facility in the Canby industrial park. Canby’s newest store is now open, and its name comes from one of the most famous surfing movies ever made.
Canby Conversation: Today's guest is artist Sheryl Masek, of Cerebral Artworks. She's a master of fluid acrylic pouring, a technique she discovered by accident on YouTube and has perfected over the years. 
After the Break: Title I Reading Specialist Jennifer Silbernagel joins to tell us about a new program to get families reading together. Canby High School Theatre's new project takes aim at hygiene. 
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon, 
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
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Episode 134: On the Linebackers

News and More: One of the region's top wholesale distributors of fresh fruits and veggies is eyeing a move to Canby. Their application to build a new, state-of-the-art facility goes before the Planning Commission on Monday. A connection with the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway — the state's top attraction for cyclists — could be in the cards for future development of the Molalla Forest Road Trail.
Canby Conversation: "They are nice young men. They like to give back. They take care of their mother. I'm far more proud of them in that sense than the football thing." Those words from Canby resident Pam Wilson, whose nephews include NFL linebackers Mychal and Eric Kendricks. Eric's Minnesota Vikings and Mychal's Seattle Seahawks both take the gridiron this weekend with their Super Bowl hopes on the line. Only one thing is certain: Aunt Pam's throat will be sore come Monday.
After the Break: Andrea from Los Dos Agaves teaches us some new words. Finally, on Canby Then, the tragic story of a trusted financial wizard whose offer seemed too good to be true, and it was.
This Week's Sponsors: Canby Foursquare Church, DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon, Retro Revival
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Episode 133: Easy as Python

News and More: Plastic grocery bags are now banned in Oregon, and some people are real unhappy about it. Head boys basketball coach Craig Evans recaps the wild ending to Friday night's game. Damn, Canby. You look good for 150. 
Canby Conversation: This summer, we thought we saw a guy leave a grocery store in Canby with a 14-foot-long snake around his neck. Turns out, that's exactly what we saw. His name is Micah Westgate, and he has embraced his reputation as the Canby Snake Guy.
After the Break: More fun and games with the Canby Snake Guy and his pets, in this two-part, extended interview. Plus, we roll our a new segment, the Canby Now Community Board!
This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon, 
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Episode 132: Cougar Country

News and More: The Canby School Board's opinions are divided over cellphone use in high school classrooms. The district's list of most critical facilities projects add up to about $35 million. Almost 140 jobs in Canby have been preserved, thanks to the state of Oregon's successful retention of ICC Northwest.
Canby Conversation: We're starting the new year by looking back. Don't worry: we look forward, too! We're doing both, with our eye on the Canby Cougar football team, and with the help of head coach Jimmy Joyce and senior captain Bryant Raeburn. Together, we recap the Cougs' up-and-down season, and the surprising move to 5A.
After the Break: Should auld acquaintance be forgot? Cutsforth's Market says farewell to its longest serving employee, Ron Russ, who retired this week after over 44 years of service. At the other end of the spectrum, Canby Music introduces its new repair wizard, Nathan Doty.
This Week's Sponsors: Canby Foursquare Church, DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Music
Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/
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Episode 131: 2020, Here We Come!

News and More: The Canby Area Parks and Recreation District hopes to get leaner in the coming new year (join the club, right?). A 10-acre solar farm has been approved on South Spangler Road. Speaking of roads, there's an extra 500 feet on North Maple the city has agreed to manage.
Canby Conversation: It's that time again, when local media outlets look back over the top stories from the year that was. And, since we've actually been in existence for a full year this time, we're taking full advantage. Join us as we look back, and forward, and finally name our inaugural Canby Person of the Year for 2019.
After the Break: The president of the newest company in the Canby Pioneer Industrial Park tells us what hot isostatic pressing is. Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with vibranium, but is still super cool.
This Week's Sponsors: Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, My Cowboy Cabin, DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Victory Point Property Group, Promotional Strategies
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Episode 130: Canby Now Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and we want to party with you! Join us as we share the sounds of the season, with the Oregon Trail Pitchpipers, Rebecca and Ray Hardiman and, of course, the Canby High School Cantalinas. And don't miss this week's very special Canby Conversation, as Francke and Tyler share our favorite Christmas memories — even the ones that happened to somebody else. From burning chicken coops to Nakatomi Plaza, Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals.
This Week's Sponsors: Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, My Cowboy Cabin, DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Victory Point Property Group, Promotional Strategies
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Episode 129: The Problem of Pain

News and More: The Canby School District avoids a possible teachers' strike with this week's news of a compromise over wages and benefits. The embattled Molalla River School Board chair will keep her position. Tofte Farms' sixth and final phase has been approved.
Canby Conversation: "What we've done in America in the last 30 years is made pain an unacceptable experience of the human condition." In our final episode before next week's Christmas special, we learn more about the opioid crisis in our country, where only 5 percent of the world's population consumes 85 percent of the world's opiates. Dr. Andrew Suchocki, a primary care doctor and Clackamas County's medical director, tells us his view of the grim reality, and the path forward.
After the Break: Paul Modesitt, a recovering heroin addict and now an alcohol and drug counselor, brings a message of hope and healing. More of the same on Canby Then, as we bring you two stories of local athletes who overcame impossible odds to reach the pinnacles if their sports.
Resources: OregonPainGuidance.org. For Clackamas County residents, call Dr. Suchocki's team at 503-655-8471. No patients turned away. 
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Episode 128: A Shot of Whiskey Hill

News and More: The Aurora Airport Improvement Association looks to get by with a little help from their "Friends." No injuries this week in a single-alarm fire at OBC Northwest. Pressing business at the Canby industrial park. Molalla Fire saves a kitten, and it is the cutest thing ever.
Canby Conversation: Childhood sweethearts come back to their hometown to return the local store to its former glory. No, it's not the plot of the latest Hallmark Christmas movie, it's the real-life story of Amy and Darryl Lenhardt, and their planned restoration of the Whiskey Hill Store!
After the Break: Manager Aaron Wolfe looks back as Filberts Farmhouse Kitchen prepares to celebrate its first year in business. Manya Frazier tells about her simple idea to brighten up the holidays for her neighbors during a dark time.
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