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news items published in March 2010


Obituaries

Obituaries: 03.10.10
published: 3/12/2010 12:25:49 PM

Donald Kenneth CoxDonald Kenneth Cox, 76, of Mulino, passed away in his sleep in the early morning hours of March 3, 2010 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease and congestive heart failure.

obituaries: 03.17.10
published: 3/17/2010 2:51:26 PM

Kathleen (Brosnahan) WilsonKathleen Wilson died Feb. 6, 2010 at her home in Oregon City.A memorial service will be held on March 20 at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Molalla.

Obituaries: 3.24.10
published: 3/25/2010 2:24:20 PM

Ruth Elda Ruth Elda, 90, died March 15, 2010 at Rackleff House in Canby. She was born Nov. 4, 1919 to Colby L. Fleenor and Harriett Alva Carter. She was married to Jack Nail.

obituaries: 03.31.10
published: 3/30/2010 2:22:47 PM

Marguerite PurvineMarguerite Purvine, 94, died of natural causes on March 24, 2010.She was born July 9, 1915 to Ada and William Moehnke. She was married to Fred Purvine.



Military Service

Military Service: 03.10.10
published: 3/12/2010 12:29:29 PM

Joshua E. CrabbJoshua E. Crabb of Oregon City graduated Feb. 13 from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego.His parents, Ed and Kim Crabb of Oregon City, traveled to San Diego to attend his graduation.



Births

Births: 03.10.10
published: 3/12/2010 12:27:41 PM

Brooke Leanne EdmundsElizabeth and Damon Edmunds of Molalla are announcing the birth of a daughter, Brooke Leanne Edmunds, on Feb. 11, 2010 at Silverton Hospital.



Scores & Standings

Scoreboard: 03.24.10
published: 3/23/2010 2:25:18 PM

Baseball Molalla Parkrose 8/Molalla 6Colton Colton 10/Country Christian 5Colton 18/Country Christian 14Estacada 10/Colton 0Country Christian Colton 10/Country Christian 5Colton 18/Country Christian 14Santiam 25/Country Christian 7Santiam 13/Country Christian 6Softball Molalla Perrydale 7/Molalla 6Molalla 8/Gervais 1Molalla 16/Parkrose 6 Girls Track and FieldMolalla Molalla 172Banks 164Yamhill-Carlton 106La Salle 88.



Local Sports

Goat Mountain Gallop
published: 3/23/2010 1:17:30 PM

The 27th annual Goat Mountain Gallop half-marathon and walk will take place April 17 with all proceeds going to support the Molalla Indians cross country and track and field teams.

Indianettes place eighth, Haqq named to All-State team
published: 3/23/2010 1:22:20 PM

The Molalla Indianettes dance team competed at the OSAA Dance and Drill state competition March 19-20 at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland and came home with an eighth place finish for their routine "Spies Like Us.

Lady Cougars sixth in state out of 86
published: 3/12/2010 12:33:00 PM

The Country Christian Cougars girls basketball team ended their season as the sixth place team in the state March 6 at the 1A state tournament held in Baker.

Lady Indians knocked out of playoffs
published: 3/12/2010 12:39:12 PM

The Molalla Indians girls basketball team was knocked out of the state playoffs March 5 in a 46-44 loss to the Sutherlin Bulldogs ending their 2009-2010 season.

MHS February athletes of the month
published: 3/12/2010 2:17:32 PM

Molalla High School athletes of the month from left to right, Brandon Cavin, boys swimming, Piper Collins, girls swimming, Melissa Gibbons, girls basketball, Teri Gilbert, girls basketball, Mason Lantz, boys basketball.

New coach is a former Cascade Cougar
published: 3/17/2010 1:00:21 PM

Dan DeLeon, a 1996 graduate of Cascade High School, has stepped up to the plate as Indians head baseball coach after the departure of long-time coach Rick Dishner.

Burtis claims state title at 189 pounds
published: 3/2/2010 5:46:22 PM

Colton's Clayton Burtis won his first state wrestling title at the OSAA State Championships Feb. 25-28 in the 189-pound weight class when he defeated No.

Cougars knocked out of 1A state playoffs by Mohawk Indians
published: 3/3/2010 4:21:51 PM

The Country Christian Cougars boys basketball team was eliminated from the 1A state playoffs on the road by the Mohawk Indians in a 57-45 loss Feb. 28.

Indians upset Cascade Cougars in final season game
published: 3/3/2010 4:46:54 PM

The Molalla Indians boys basketball team won their final game of the season against the Cascade Cougars 76-64 Feb. 23. The win did not matter as far as league standings go but after a tough season a win against the Capital No.

Indians wrestle strong at state meet
published: 3/3/2010 4:56:56 PM

The Molalla Indians wrestling team sent a small but experienced group of wrestlers to the OSAA State Championships Feb. 25-28 made up of four time district champion, one time state champion and two time state runner-up Brady Lee, two time district champion and two time state runner-up Adam Hayner and three time district champion Jake Marshall.

No. 2 Lady Cougars head to Elite Eight in Baker
published: 3/5/2010 5:14:24 PM

The Country Christian girls basketball team will make the trip to Baker for the 1A State Championship and go against the 2009 1A runner-up and No. 1 seed Imbler Panthers March 3.

Indians track off to great start for 2010
published: 3/30/2010 1:44:26 PM

A young Molalla Indians track team got off to a great start March 18 at the Yamhill-Carlton Icebreaker with many coming away with outstanding early times and marks.

Now that’s something to cheer about
published: 3/30/2010 1:47:11 PM

The cheerleaders at Country Christian School have something new to cheer about. The squad has earned the Dairy Farmers of Oregon Academic All-State Award for having the highest grade point average (3.

Molalla grandparents master throwing
published: 3/30/2010 1:59:54 PM

Todd and Joyce Taylor of Molalla recently competed in the World Masters Athletics Championships, an organization for competitors 35 and older who compete in age groups divided into five year increments to over 100 years of age, in Kamloops, British Columbia March 1-6 and brought home some hardware in the weight and hammer throws.



Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: 3-24-10
published: 3/25/2010 3:17:57 PM

Jim Gilbert’s letter to the editor missed the point I have been silent for quite a while and can no longer hold my tongue. Jim Gilbert has been spouting sour grapes since his 2006 election loss to Mac Sumner.

Feb. 17, 2010 - Letters to the Editor
published: 3/4/2010 3:31:28 PM

Doctor with Molalla connections is down in Haiti helping with the relief effort Many townspeople will remember my father, Dr. Roy E. Heckard, who served the community for over 20 years.

Feb. 24, 2010 - Letters to the Editor
published: 3/4/2010 3:36:43 PM

Whatever happened to “keep Oregon clean?” Lately, I’ve seen so much litter on our highways that it’s embarrassing when company comes from out of state.

March 3, 2010 - Letters to the Editor
published: 3/4/2010 3:40:25 PM

Reader says allowing teachers to dress religiously is a bad idea I see that our handy dandy legislators have given the OK for teachers in public schools to wear the garb that sets them apart as members of a certain religion.



Columns

Interested rural residents should attend hamlet meeting at Molalla library
published: 3/3/2010 3:04:04 PM

Guest Columnby Sue Heublein for the Hamlet of Molalla Prairie formation committeeOn Wednesday evening, Feb. 10, 2010 the Hamlet of Molalla Prairie Formation Committee hosted a well attended meet and greet event with prospective members of the proposed hamlet.

Shop local: Extraordinary service equals survival
published: 3/12/2010 2:25:24 PM

Living in small town America, we hear and see slogans urging us to spend our hard-earned dollars at home rather than at the malls and big box stores.As an employee and business owner in this area since 1969, I’ve seen and survived economic ups and downs more than once, and I’ve learned a few things along the way.

2,010 years later and the census form is still a pain
published: 3/25/2010 2:37:58 PM

By Bob LaverPastor, Molalla Christian Churchblaver@molalla.net“Levi, darling, did you see that census scroll on the table?” “I sure did. Did you read this thing?” “No, honey,” Martha said, “I’ve been trying to get the camel packed and the kids ready.

Extraordinary service equals business survival (Part II)
published: 3/30/2010 2:18:01 PM

In Part I, we discussed how extraordinary customer service may tip the scale in your customer’s decision to purchase. Here are some thoughts to consider when interacting with your own external and internal customers.

Sleepless in the wee small hours of the morning
published: 3/30/2010 2:20:09 PM

Insomnia is a common noun, very common among the complainers who have trouble falling asleep.The traditional remedy has always been counting sheep. Usually, the sleepless one makes them jump over fences as they are tallied.



Police Fire Logs

Police log for March 5 - 11, 2010
published: 3/15/2010 8:31:52 PM

The following is a condensed list from the Molalla Police Department’s call log for Friday, March 5 through Thursday, March 11, 2010. This list highlights much of the daily police activity in Molalla, but is not comprehensive.

Fire department log for March 5 - 11, 2010
published: 3/15/2010 8:50:54 PM

The following is a log of calls responded to by Molalla Rural Fire Protection District #73 from Friday, March 5 through Thursday, March 11, 2010. Total calls: 25.

Fire department log for Feb. 26 - March 4, 2010
published: 3/7/2010 11:21:58 PM

The following is a log of calls responded to by Molalla Rural Fire Protection District #73 from Friday, Feb. 26 through Thursday, March 4, 2010. Total calls: 21.

Police log for Feb. 25 - March 4, 2010
published: 3/7/2010 11:24:56 PM

The following is a condensed list from the Molalla Police Department’s call log for Thursday, Feb. 25 through Thursday, March 4, 2010. This list highlights much of the daily police activity in Molalla, but is not comprehensive.



News Briefs

Library launching spring reading program Monday
published: 3/8/2010 9:52:35 AM

The Molalla Public Library invites local children ages pre-school through fifth grade to participate in their "Spring for Books!" reading program.  Sign-ups start Monday, March 8 and will be open through Saturday, March 20.

Colton's school board to meet Monday night
published: 3/8/2010 10:10:48 AM

Colton School District’s Board of Education will meet Monday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at the district office.Agenda items include the resignations of Tim Taylor as Custodian I at Colton High School, Greg Adams as CHS boys basketball coach, Harold LaFountaine as CHS assistant boys basketball coach  and Susan Farley as Colton Elementary School principal.

Group seeks help providing blankets for foster kids
published: 3/3/2010 2:58:53 PM

Alexia’s Cozy Covers, a project to provide quilts and handmade blankets for 18-year-olds leaving foster care, is seeking donations of handmade blankets of any type (fleece, quilted, knitted, crocheted, etc.

Molalla City Council to vote on comp plan at March 10 meeting
published: 3/10/2010 11:30:43 AM

Molalla City Council will meet Wednesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at Molalla Adult Community Center, following a 6:30 p.m. work session.New business items on the agenda include budget committee and library board appointments, a letter of support of Congressional appropriations for youth intervention programs, a police contract with Weyerhaeuser for summer patrol services and a motion authorizing the city manager to contract for road construction services not exceeding $50,000.

Colton's fire board to meet March 9
published: 3/9/2010 2:53:55 PM

Colton Fire District’s Board of Directors will meet this Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Colton’s main station.They will be entering executive session to discuss issues with CFD’s volunteer firefighters pursuant to ORS 192.

Colton's fire board to hold special meeting with chief Thursday night
published: 3/10/2010 8:41:24 PM

Colton Fire District’s Board of Directors will hold a special meeting this Thursday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Colton’s main fire station.They will be entering executive session to discuss issues with CFD Chief Gary Anderson pursuant to ORS 192.

Molalla's school board to meet Thursday
published: 3/10/2010 8:57:02 PM

Molalla River School District’s board of education will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at Molalla Public Library.Agenda items include the 2010-11 school calendar, extended field trip requests, a financial review and information on next year’s bus schedules for students who will be transferring to Rural Dell Elementary School after Maple Grove Elementary closes at the end of the school year.

Holden scholarship committee seeks nominations for teacher award
published: 3/2/2010 6:54:18 PM

Each spring, Terri and Cheryl Holden give a generous scholarship to a college-bound Molalla High School senior. In conjunction with this gift, they also honor a teacher from the Molalla River School District and name the scholarship in his or her honor.

Home buying class offered in Molalla
published: 3/1/2010 10:14:55 PM

The Clackamas Community Land Trust (CCLT) and Molalla Weed & Seed are offering a home buyer class to area residents on Saturday, March 13 from 9 a.

Colton fire board to meet March 4
published: 3/4/2010 4:27:14 PM

The Colton Fire District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Colton's main station (20987 S. Hwy 211).Agenda items will include going into executive session pursuant to ORS 192.

Watch the mail for census forms
published: 3/16/2010 4:37:23 PM

The U.S. census questionnaires have begun arriving in mailboxes.Census officials hope people will fill out their 10-question 2010 census forms and mail them back as soon as possible to save taxpayer dollars.

Council votes 6-1 on adopting comp plan
published: 3/11/2010 12:49:52 AM

Molalla City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday to adopt the new comprehensive plan, Urban Reserve Area, development code and accompanying documents. Before they become official, the documents will require a second reading at the council’s next meeting.

Learn to Zumba for a good cause
published: 3/12/2010 4:34:59 PM

The Molalla Arts Commission (MAC) has teamed up with Cutting Edge Fitness Center and the Molalla Masonic Lodge to offer an hour-long Zumba dance lesson fundraiser on Saturday, March 13 at 9 a.

Colton fire board to meet in another executive session Monday
published: 3/12/2010 3:56:09 PM

Colton Fire District's Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Colton's main fire station.They will be entering executive session to discuss ORS 192.

Hamlet of Mulino to meet Thursday
published: 3/18/2010 3:33:14 PM

The Hamlet of Mulino will hold their regular meeting this Thursday, March 18 at 7:15 p.m. in the Mulino Airport Pilot’s Clubhouse.If you have questions or wish to place any new business on the agenda, contact one of the hamlet co-chairs.

Molalla school board to hold budget work session March 18
published: 3/18/2010 3:38:36 PM

Molalla River School District's Board of Education will meet Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. for a budget committee work session at the Molalla Public Library.

Councilor seeks public input
published: 3/25/2010 3:29:43 PM

Current Molalla City Councilor and candidate for Clackamas County Board of Commissioners Position 3 will host a meet and greet at Molalla’s Main St. Pizzeria, 111 E.

MHS Green Team hosts 2nd annual Greenstock Earth Day Concert
published: 3/25/2010 3:33:49 PM

Molalla High School's Green Team will host the second annual Greenstock Earth Day Concert April 24 at Clark Park. The MHS Green Team has organized the event in order to spread environmental awareness and promote a greener way of thinking.

Highway 213 construction update
published: 3/29/2010 6:52:39 PM

Construction continues on Highway 213 in Mulino to replace the Milk Creek Bridge and widen the highway.This week, contractors are preparing for bridge footing work.



Local News

Shorty's Pond still waiting for fish
published: 3/29/2010 6:57:06 PM

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife was unable to stock Shorty’s Pond with fish on March 18 as planned due to damp ground that prevented the truck from accessing the pond at Ivor Davies Park in Molalla.

Congressman visits local seniors to talk about health care
published: 3/29/2010 7:06:02 PM

Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) stopped at Pheasant Pointe Assisted Living in Molalla on Monday to talk with local seniors about the new health care bill that his vote helped pass in the U.

Children's book illustrator visits Colton elementary
published: 3/25/2010 3:50:18 PM

Artist and children's book illustrator Mike Rangner of Albany visited Colton Elementary School on March 11 as part of the school's March Madness reading month activities.

Pop-ups showcase local artists
published: 3/25/2010 3:58:52 PM

Pop-up art galleries are continuing to appear around Molalla, showcasing local artists. The latest gallery opened March 12 next door to Spurs Western Apparel on Main Street and in conjunction with Spurs' open house.

Who wants to be Molalla’s biggest loser?
published: 3/25/2010 4:01:13 PM

Molalla could be looking a little lighter this summer. Two local women are rallying the community to come together for the Biggest Loser Molalla weight loss competition.

Councilor Danna Jacober resigns
published: 3/25/2010 4:07:55 PM

Two-term Molalla City Council member Danna Jacober resigned from the council last Friday. In a short message to Mayor Mike Clarke, Jacober wrote she is moving out of Molalla, and so will no longer be eligible to serve on the council.

City of Molalla makes new comp plan, code and URA official by vote last week
published: 3/25/2010 4:12:23 PM

It has been more than five years in the making, but as of Wednesday night, Molalla City Council officially signed off on Molalla’s new comprehensive plan, development code and Urban Reserve Area.

Colton fire chief put on paid leave March 19
published: 3/25/2010 4:17:08 PM

During a special open meeting held Thursday, March 18, the four attending members of Colton Fire District's board of directors, Rex Rice, Ivan Maluski, Jim Postlewait, and Don Vicars (Danny Fine was excused for family matters), voted unanimously to place Chief Gary Anderson on paid administrative leave effective March 19.

Science and inventions abound at CCS Spring Showcase
published: 3/30/2010 3:30:34 PM

Country Christian School's Spring Showcase on March 18 displayed the work of students from pre-school through high school.The annual event started years ago as a science fair, but now incorporates a variety of subjects.

Library now offers digital books
published: 3/30/2010 3:43:47 PM

Card holders at the Molalla Public Library can now take reading to the next level from the comfort of their own homes with Library2Go 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Molalla sees green on St. Paddy's Day
published: 3/30/2010 3:52:13 PM

They didn’t discover a pot of gold, but the city of Molalla did manage to save nearly half a million dollars in interest payments by refinancing their water bonds on March 17.

Speeding Molalla motorist arrested for attacking man working on fence
published: 3/20/2010 5:13:58 PM

A Molalla man was arrested Friday afternoon for assaulting a man working on his fence, after being yelled at to stop speeding. At approximately 1:42 p.

'Notorious' meth dealer arrested in Molalla
published: 3/22/2010 10:09:23 AM

A “notorious” meth dealer was arrested in Molalla Friday through a joint effort of the Clackamas County Inter Agency Task Force (CCITF) and the Molalla Police Department.

Molalla students get a taste of pioneer life
published: 3/17/2010 3:31:26 PM

Second and third grade students at Molalla River Academy got a taste of pioneer life during their Oregon Trail Day last Thursday, wrapping up a month-long study of the mid-1800s migration to Oregon.

Molalla makes new comp plan, code and URA official
published: 3/18/2010 3:26:26 PM

It has been more than five years in the making, but as of Wednesday night, Molalla City Council officially signed off on Molalla’s new comprehensive plan, development code and Urban Reserve Area.

City pond again stocked with fish
published: 3/18/2010 3:31:07 PM

Shorty’s Pond at Ivor Davies Park in Molalla will again be ready for fishing, thanks to stocking by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife later this week.

Water treatment plant burglarized
published: 3/25/2010 1:49:12 PM

The city of Molalla’s water treatment plant was burglarized Saturday, March 20 when an unknown person or persons broke in through a window and stole the computer programmed to keep the plant running on autopilot.

Daylight Savings Time arrives this Sunday
published: 3/12/2010 4:06:35 PM

Don’t forget to set clocks forward by one hour this Sunday, March 14 for Daylight Savings Time.Oregon State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson also encourages Oregonians to use the time change as a reminder to make sure their smoke detectors are in working order.

Molalla Arts Commission and Spurs hosting Friday night event downtown
published: 3/12/2010 4:31:08 PM

Molalla area residents have a chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little early this Friday, March 12 with a free after-hours event sponsored by Spurs Western Apparel and the Molalla Arts Commission.

Young cooks show off their skills
published: 3/12/2010 3:48:04 PM

Young cooks crowded the kitchen at Molalla High School on Wednesday morning, concocting healthy snacks for the annual contest among Molalla River School District’s elementary schools.

Share the Love continues
published: 3/15/2010 8:53:14 PM

After reading about Molalla High School students’ Share the Love campaign to raise funds for a Mulino Elementary School student battling cancer, local school bus driver Diana Wilson wanted to help.

Molalla residents complain of crumbling street
published: 3/15/2010 9:08:32 PM

About 20 residents from  Third Street in Molalla showed up at last week’s city council to request repairs on a street they described as crumbling and flood-prone.

Burn to Learn gives firefighters hands-on experience
published: 3/16/2010 12:21:47 PM

Molalla Fire District held a Burn to Learn last Saturday on Cramer Road in Molalla, giving volunteers a chance to practice their firefighting skills in a real-life, yet controlled, situation.

Molalla man faces child sex abuse charges
published: 3/16/2010 1:33:58 PM

A Molalla man is awaiting trial on 75 counts related to child sex abuse and pornography.David Blair Feathers, 46, was arraigned Tuesday morning and is being held in custody at the Multnomah County Jail, where he has been housed since his March 5 arrest, according to inmate data from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

Molalla Moose Lodge makes service a priority
published: 3/4/2010 4:36:51 PM

Tommy Moose will be on board Molalla police cars, fire trucks and ambulances, waiting to comfort children during emergency situations, thanks to a donation from Molalla Moose Lodge.

A fitting tribute to Dr. Seuss
published: 3/4/2010 5:37:22 PM

The students at Maple Grove Elementary School welcomed guests on Tuesday in honor of Read Across America, celebrating the March 2 birthday of beloved children’s book author Dr.

Log truck hits and kills three horses on Highway 211
published: 3/5/2010 12:14:18 PM

A log truck struck and killed three horses early Friday morning on Highway 211 north of Colton.Oregon State Police is investigating the crash and reports that the driver of the truck was not injured.

Hwy 213 traffic update: Day and night closures planned next week
published: 3/5/2010 4:14:25 PM

Drivers can expect both daytime and nighttime delays on Highway 213 in Mulino next week. During the week of March 8, Oregon Department of Transportation’s contractor will be building a barrier on the Milk Creek Bridge in preparation for construction, working on utilities on Graves Road and installing temporary bridge rails at night.

Kennel Avenue receiving federally funded makeover
published: 3/1/2010 10:26:26 PM

Molalla’s Kennel Avenue is receiving a smooth new surface this week and next in a project funded by federal stimulus dollars from the American Recovery Reinvestment Act passed by Congress in 2009.

MHS students present family with $24,000 check
published: 3/2/2010 5:47:37 PM

It had been a stressful week for the Matt and Janet Lister family of Molalla, but Friday proved to be a brighter day.Their 7-year-old son, Ethan, had spent a week in the hospital after coming down with a fever.

A past recipient looks back on Share the Love
published: 3/2/2010 6:45:52 PM

The following are excerpts from recent e-mails sent to MHS teacher Joe Zenisek by Heather Marr about how Share the Love touched her family when they were recipients in 2008 while their daughter battled cancer.

Colton students take their skills to court
published: 3/3/2010 2:39:03 PM

Nearly 200 students from eight high schools took over the Clackamas County Courthouse last Saturday, competing in the Oregon State Bar's regional mock trial competition.

Election will determine existence of Hamlet of Molalla Prairie
published: 3/3/2010 3:13:12 PM

Next week, voters in the rural Molalla area will decide whether or not to approve the proposed Hamlet of Molalla Prairie.The election will be held Wednesday, March 10 in the Molalla Public Library meeting room from 7 to 9 p.

Voters approve Hamlet of Molalla Prairie
published: 3/11/2010 12:46:11 AM

Updated to add final voting results, including the provisional ballots which were verified on Thursday.Rural Molalla area residents and property owners approved formation of the Hamlet of Molalla Prairie with a 75-60 vote on Wednesday evening at Molalla Public Library.

Hamlet of Molalla Prairie goes to public vote March 10
published: 3/10/2010 11:27:24 AM

Residents of the rural Molalla area will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed Hamlet of Molalla Prairie on Wednesday, March 10 anytime between 7 and 9 p.

MFD honors volunteer firefighters
published: 3/10/2010 11:41:24 AM

With only six career firefighter/paramedics on staff, including the chief, Molalla Fire District relies heavily on volunteer manpower.Last year, volunteers donated 25,000 hours to the district, MFD Chief Vince Stafford said.

Home saved, but Friday night fire still causes serious damage
published: 3/6/2010 12:59:14 AM

A Mulino area home remains standing after a Friday night fire, but the house’s detached garage burned to the ground, destroying a 2007 BMW and other belongings inside and causing heat and smoke damage to some rooms in the house.

State recognizes Molalla High School for closing gaps in student achievement
published: 3/9/2010 2:44:09 PM

Oregon’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo announced Monday that Molalla High School is a 2010 Celebrating Student Success Champion — the only high school in the state to receive the honor this year.

Relay racing toward 2010 goals
published: 3/9/2010 2:49:35 PM

Community support is already building for Molalla’s 10th annual Relay for Life June 12-13 to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.Last Thursday, Molalla River Academy students held their own miniature Relay for Life, walking and running laps in the schoolyard, decorating luminaria bags to honor cancer patients and performing skits to educate their fellow students about cancer awareness and prevention.



Correspondents

Month of March enters full of hope
published: 3/5/2010 5:17:00 PM

WeatherIt seems that weather is always a safe topic because it is always there. Although February was the shortest month of the year, there seemed to be more than enough long winter nights to complain about.

Colton Corner for March 3, 2010 - New board member understands importance of education
published: 3/10/2010 4:39:55 PM

Introduction“Schools are the most important place in our environment to make a difference and it is at the local level where things start and happen,” said new Colton School Board member Martin Soehrman.

Mulino News for March 3, 2010 - Mulino's Anthony Mametieff earns Eagle Scout honor
published: 3/10/2010 4:49:58 PM

Eagle ScoutA young man from Mulino, Anthony Mametieff, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, which is the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Anthony is a member of Mulino/Molalla troop 667 and has been involved in Boy Scouts since he was 11 years old.

Mulino News for March 10, 2010 - Boy Scouts celebrate 100 years
published: 3/10/2010 4:58:15 PM

Boy Scout 100-year dinner More than 80 people gathered at the Colton Grange Hall recently to join with Boy Scout Troop 257 in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America.

Clarkes-Highland News for March 10, 2010 - March news is of a blended variety
published: 3/10/2010 5:08:08 PM

Timely reminderProbably the most important bit of news this week, which affects everybody, is the time change next weekend.Daylight-saving time becomes effective at 2 a.

Colton Corner for March 10, 2010 - Lady Footnotes take first place in weekend competition
published: 3/10/2010 5:12:30 PM

FootnotesOn Saturday March 6, Colton Footnotes Junior Dance Team hosted the Oregon Dance Festival at Clackamas Community College’s Randall Gymnasium.Colton’s team, coached by Cary Osterman and Craig Andersen, competes in the small group intermediate division and dances in four different disciplines: solo, duet, hip hop and novelty.

New Colton teacher and Molalla business help students learn how to weld
published: 3/25/2010 2:31:13 PM

Sheet metal donation Daniel Bolen has been the industrial arts teacher at Colton High School for just about six weeks, replacing Ben Bliesner, who resigned before the winter holiday.

Highland group finalizes May 15 extension event
published: 3/25/2010 2:33:24 PM

Highland Extension When the 10 members of Highland Extension Study Group met at the home of Jean Lebsack on March 11, an overflowing agenda was a challenge.



Business

New owners, same great service
published: 3/23/2010 2:27:11 PM

Pee Vee Enterprises has recently changed hands but loyal customers need not worry: the new owners are all in the family. Sam Voigt and her fiancé Andy Fosket have taken over the business from Voigt's father and original owner, Patrick Voigt.


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