Obituaries
Published: 3/13/2013 3:59:34 PM
Yvonne Pintello PrettymanYvonne Pintello Prettyman died on March 5, 2013 after a long battle with diabetes. She was 66.She is survived by her son Joseph Prettyman of Gainesville Florida; daughter Susan Jones of Astoria; and brothers Nick Pintello and Martin Johnson both of Lincoln City.
Published: 3/13/2013 4:02:20 PM
Vina MitchellVina Mitchell died on March 10, 2013 of cancer. She was 70. She was born Sept. 15, 1942 in Long Beach Calif. to Marcus and Irene Harshman.
Published: 3/20/2013 11:04:33 AM
Patrick C. YeriganPatrick C. Yerigan of south Minneapolis and Mulino died on Feb 5, 2013. He was 58 years old. Mr. Yerigan was an avid outdoorsman, a fun loving guy, and worked as computer programmer for Kroger Co.
Published: 3/26/2013 2:24:59 PM
Rene Maye GaynorRene Maye Gaynor died March 3, 2013, at Pheasant Pointe, with her sister by her side. She was 65. She was born on Nov. 23, 1947, in Portland, to Robert E.
Published: 3/26/2013 2:38:38 PM
George (Ray) HellhakeOn March 21, 2013, Ray Hellhake, died in Portland, Ore., surrounded by his loving family. Ray is survived by Mary, his wife of 48 years; three children, Lani E.
Molalla Indians
Published: 3/26/2013 2:26:03 PM
The Molalla golf teams teed off their seasons last week, as the boys traveled to OGA in Woodburn to face off against Gladstone Monday, while the girls traveled to Springwater in Estacada Tuesday.
Published: 3/22/2013 2:11:06 PM
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Published: 3/22/2013 1:29:40 PM
Published: 3/26/2013 2:50:15 PM
It took a few games, but the Molalla bats heated up against Banks Saturday as the Indians blew out the Braves 11-0. Of course, they didn’t really need the bats to work, as the Banks pitching staff struggled to find the plate.
Published: 3/26/2013 2:51:43 PM
Wrestling at the national tournament for the first time in his career, Oregon State University senior and Molalla High School graduate Cody Weishoff went toe-to-toe with the top seed of the 174-pound class, Chris Perry of Oklahoma State.
Published: 3/26/2013 2:53:38 PM
Along with the departure of a large and talented senior class, another familiar face will be missing from the Molalla boys soccer sidelines next season.
Published: 3/21/2013 3:36:33 PM
The Molalla girls tennis team opened their season, hosting the Westside Christian Eagles on a blustery afternoon last Thursday. Despite some key wins at the top spots in singles and doubles, the Eagles escaped with a 6-2 win.
Published: 3/21/2013 3:39:24 PM
Molalla High School graduate and current wrestler for Oregon State University earned a spot in the upcoming NCAA Wrestling Tournament, which will be held in Des Moines, Iowa from March 21-23.
Published: 3/21/2013 3:40:18 PM
The Molalla girls opened their track season by winning 12 of the 23 events at the Longview (Wash.) Rotary Relays Saturday, while the boys won four events.
Published: 3/21/2013 3:44:50 PM
In a battle between two talented local teams, it was Molalla who had a four-run sixth inning to erase a 2-1 deficit and earn a 5-2 win over the visiting Colton Vikings.
Published: 3/21/2013 4:02:24 PM
The Molalla Indians started their season off with four games in the first week. Though they dropped three of the four, all three losses were battles.Cascade 5, Molalla 3The Molalla Indians dug themselves out of a 3-0 hole to knot the game back up at 3-3 in the fourth inning, but the host Cascade Cougars (1-0) scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the fourth and added an insurance run in the fifth to hand the Indians (0-1) a loss in their season opener Monday evening.
Published: 3/26/2013 2:52:24 PM
Published: 3/11/2013 8:04:12 PM
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Published: 3/7/2013 3:26:45 PM
If the Molalla boys tennis team is going to see success this season, it’s going to be because of their strong doubles teams.Coach Laurel Roses believes that, while it’ll be tough to compete with some of the teams like La Salle Prep in singles, doubles is where the Indians can find success.
Published: 3/7/2013 3:28:52 PM
Myranda Bradshaw and Talyn Streight figure if it’s not broken, there’s no need to fix anything.The duo has been taking the court for Molalla each of the past three years, and after a trip to state last year, there are no plans to change any of their chemistry.
Published: 3/7/2013 3:32:36 PM
There is a new face in the dugout, but many of the faces on the diamond are still the same.Todd Potter takes over the helm of the Molalla baseball program this season and will rely on a veteran pitching staff — including his own son, Ryan — to produce the wins this season.
Published: 3/7/2013 3:33:39 PM
Molalla softball coach Bob Russell believes that he will be fielding a top-notch team this season.“This is probably the best overall group of girls I’ve had,” said the fourth-year coach.
Published: 3/7/2013 3:35:24 PM
With results come expectations, and nobody’s expectations are higher this year than Claire Thomas’.Not that she’s alone.The Molalla Indians girls team return a plethora of talent and are one of the prohibitive favorites to compete for a 4A state championship.
Published: 3/7/2013 3:36:57 PM
Most of the faces are the same for the defending state champion Molalla girls golf team. But there are two noticeable differences: a new coach, JD Clarizio, starting his first season at the helm of the golf teams, and the absence of Jennifer Gibbons, who was the leader on last year’s state champion team.
Local Sports
Published: 3/21/2013 3:50:56 PM
The Colton Raiders’ eighth grade basketball teams didn’t get a taste of losing this season, as both the boys and girls completed undefeated seasons.Other teams in the Mid-Valley League include St.
Country Christian Cougars
Published: 3/21/2013 4:00:32 PM
Despite it being the first game of the season, the Country Christian Cougars showed little rust, as they pounced all over the host Colton Vikings 10-1 on opening day for both teams on Tuesday, March 12.
Published: 3/26/2013 2:33:46 PM
The Country Christian baseball team headed for warmer climates for Spring Break, traveling to Arizona for five games in three days.The Cougars won their first four games before falling in their fifth and final game.
Published: 3/7/2013 3:30:38 PM
They might be a week behind because many of the members of the baseball team also comprise their state-bound basketball team, but the Country Christian baseball team is ready to take on the field in search of the playoffs.
Colton Vikings
Published: 3/7/2013 3:31:31 PM
The excitement is palpable around the Colton softball program.Last season the Vikings made the state playoffs for the first time in 14 years. And while they got knocked out in the first round, Colton returns much of the talent off last year’s team.
Published: 3/7/2013 3:25:43 PM
There might be some growing pains around the Colton track program, but it could lead a bright future ahead of the Vikings.“Three-fourths of our kids are new to the program or haven’t done track,” said head coach Teresa Adams.
Published: 3/7/2013 3:27:33 PM
Despite losing all-league selection Ethan Stansfield, Colton’s baseball coach, Gary Parks, is ready to see what his young team can do this season.A year removed from missing out on the playoffs by just one game, Parks believes this could be the team that gets over the hump that has plagued the program the last few years.
Published: 3/21/2013 4:13:42 PM
Senior Anthony McKinney blasted a two out two-run home run deep over the center field wall in the second inning to give Colton an early 3-0 lead, and then junior Drexler Hall came in during the sixth and shut the door on a Gervais comeback to seal Colton’s first win of the season, 6-5.
Published: 3/22/2013 1:48:05 PM
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Published: 3/21/2013 4:20:05 PM
Showing little mercy early, Colton jumped all over the visiting Gervais Cougars for eight first inning runs, as the first eight batters all scored, as the Vikings opened up league play with a 14-1 win in the shortened game.
Published: 3/26/2013 2:49:14 PM
Senior Anthony McKinney blasted a two out two-run home run deep over the center field wall in the second inning to give Colton an early 3-0 lead, and then junior Drexler Hall came in during the sixth and shut the door on a Gervais comeback to seal Colton’s first win of the season, 6-5.
Briefs & Roundups
Published: 3/27/2013 10:23:51 PM
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From the Publisher
Published: 3/6/2013 3:07:59 PM
Letters to the editor are a great way to share newsIn a world where you can get your news instantaneously and can comment on the internet anonymously, there is still something about a good old fashion letter to the editor that is an integral part of the way we interact with each other.
Letters to the Editor
Published: 3/6/2013 3:03:37 PM
Molalla H.S. tennis team would like to help you outTo the editor:Last year our tennis coach at Molalla High School wrote a letter to the community asking to be hired to do work so we could earn $175 to pay our sports fees.
Published: 3/13/2013 3:46:18 PM
It’s time to think about Relay for LifeTo the editor:The 13th Annual Relay for Life of Molalla is coming soon. The relay will be held on the weekend of June 22 & 23 at Heckard Field.
Published: 3/26/2013 3:23:41 PM
Advocate for less government control dislikes idea of smoke-free parks in Molalla To the editor:So, how do you feel about big government, more rules, regulations and laws? For those of you who did not attend the last City Council Meeting March 13, then you missed the presentation by a Clackamas County Public Health employee regarding Molalla Parks becoming tobacco –free zones.
Published: 3/20/2013 11:19:00 AM
Reader thrilled with eagle photos and storyTo the editor:Great applause to Dr. Ackermann. You and all your helpers add a huge portion in making Molalla proud.
What's Up
Published: 3/20/2013 11:13:54 AM
THIS WEEKTuesday, March 19County Town Hall meeting The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners will hold a Town Hall Tuesday, March 19, at the Molalla Library, 201 East 5th Street, from 7 to 8:30 p.
Published: 3/26/2013 12:59:48 PM
THIS WEEKThursday, March 28Meals for Molalla Meals for Molalla is hosting a free meal for anyone on Thursday nights. Dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.
Published: 3/26/2013 12:50:38 PM
Rural Dell Parents Club will host the annual fundraiser Bingo and raffle at Rural Dell Elementary School on April 19.Donations of gift certificates, coupons, passes, tickets, cash and-or merchandise will serve as prizes for bingo winners and as items to raffle.
Published: 3/13/2013 3:38:59 PM
THIS WEEK Wednesday, March 13Molalla City CouncilThe Molalla City Council will hold a regular session at 7 p.m. on March 13 at the Molalla Adult Center, 315 Kennel Ave.
Published: 3/6/2013 2:58:45 PM
THIS WEEK Wednesday, March 6Molalla City Council special meeting at city hallThe Molalla City Council will will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Local News
Published: 3/7/2013 11:46:36 AM
A Life Flight helicopter took an injured driver to the hospital after a school bus T-boned the driver’s vehicle early this morning.Oregon State Police are investigating the crash, which occurred about 6:28 a.
Published: 3/4/2013 11:50:59 AM
True Value Hardware store in Molalla is temporarily closed after a pick-up truck crashed into the front of the building Monday morning. At about 10:43 a.
Published: 3/6/2013 10:23:03 AM
For as long as he can remember, Colton High School senior, Brennan Olsen, has wanted to be in the military. “I always wanted to serve my country and when I first heard about West Point, I thought what an amazing opportunity to get a great education and serve in the military,” Olsen said.
Published: 3/6/2013 10:59:06 AM
It looks like the Molalla Adult Center will be able to keep its doors open, thanks to Foothills Community Church.The Rev. Dale Satrum, the church’s pastor, said Foothills Community Church plans to serve as the organizational umbrella for the center, and that he is working hard to develop partnerships in the community.
Published: 3/13/2013 11:46:29 AM
Due to mold issues, the city has plans to close the building used for the Molalla Youth Center by PAL (Police Activities League), a self-sustained nonprofit organization.
Published: 3/13/2013 11:52:29 AM
It looks like plans for the Molalla Adult Center to switch hands from the city of Molalla to Foothills Community Church are progressing on schedule. Church pastor, Dale Satrum, met with city officials and the council in a special meeting Wednesday, March 6 at city hall to go over the final details of a lease agreement.
Published: 3/7/2013 12:47:08 PM
A Life Flight helicopter took an injured 19-year-old Oregon City woman to the hospital after a Molalla school bus T-boned her vehicle early on Thursday morning.
Published: 3/13/2013 12:00:14 PM
Being new to Molalla, this Centennial Year project has proven to be an exciting — and educational — process. But while researching the history of the Molalla Pioneer, the city of Molalla, its citizens from the past and their environs, I met a lot of great people here in town who were eager and willing to help.
Published: 3/15/2013 10:24:12 AM
A 25-year-old Milwaukie woman was arrested early Friday morning after Clackamas County sheriff’s deputies said she took a county patrol car and led them on a high-speed chase from Mulino to Molalla.
Published: 3/15/2013 6:00:42 PM
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners (BCC) will hold a Town Hall Tuesday, March 19, at the Molalla Library, 201 East 5th Street, from 7 to 8:30 p.
Published: 3/15/2013 4:22:25 PM
A 25-year-old Clackamas woman was arrested early Friday morning after Clackamas County sheriff’s deputies said she took a county patrol car and led them on a high-speed chase from Mulino to Molalla.
Published: 3/19/2013 12:33:23 PM
A step toward revitalizing Molalla’s downtown could be made by developer Ken Craft, who is looking into purchasing the White Horse Tavern and the former Molalla State Bank building on E.
Published: 3/19/2013 12:57:45 PM
Molalla High School dance team competed in the OSAA Dance and Drill Competition last weekend, bringing home a trophy.The team came in third in the final round of the 4A Small School division.
Published: 3/19/2013 12:43:48 PM
Have you heard it? The Colton fire station on Highway 211 is implementing a rooftop Federal Electric Siren Type 2 as part of their emergency equipment.
Published: 3/22/2013 5:08:15 PM
A Molalla woman was reported missing Friday, March 22 from the 200 block of Eckard Avenue in Molalla. Jennipher Smith, 28, has been diagnosed with a mental disorder, police said.
Published: 3/22/2013 6:14:55 PM
Former Molalla city councilor and Molalla Buckeroo Association president Michelle Mills was sentenced Thursday to three years, 11 months in prison for embezzling about $350,000 from her employer.
Published: 3/25/2013 11:30:11 AM
A Molalla family lost their Dickey Prairie home to fire Saturday morning. One firefighter was injured while battling the blaze. Molalla Fire Chief Vince Stafford said homeowner Richard Wymmer called the Molalla Fire District at about 8 a.
Published: 3/26/2013 11:46:27 AM
A Molalla woman who was reported missing Friday, March 22 was located later by police. Jennipher Smith, 28, was reported missing at about 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Published: 3/26/2013 11:51:14 AM
The Molalla West Coast Bank has changed hands, merging with Columbia Bankcorp. Starting Monday, customers will notice the new name, but bank manager Shelley Ross said there will be no other discernable changes.
Published: 3/26/2013 12:48:39 PM
The Molalla River School District will host a budget forum Tuesday, April 9, at Molalla High School Commons, offering an opportunity to community members to provide input on school finances to the school board.
Published: 3/26/2013 12:05:36 PM
By Iris RileyHow many Molallans have driven by the sign at the four corners of Main St. and Molalla Ave. and seen the green road sign that says Dibble House Museum, not noticing it? Or maybe they have seen it so many times that they no longer "see" it? How many have actually visited the museum recently?The Molalla area has a rich heritage of Oregon Trail pioneer history.
Free Access
Published: 3/4/2013 1:17:25 PM
A Molalla man was arrested for dealing drugs after a woman he was with unknowingly broadcast the drug deal to Clackamas County emergency dispatchers, police said.
Correspondents
Published: 3/7/2013 3:29:46 PM
At the February meeting of the Mulino Hamlet, a resolution was presented to the citizens to support the formation of a Clackamas County Rural Area Council on Transportation (ACT).
Published: 3/7/2013 3:46:20 PM
When you walk into Cat’s Studio, you enter a garden of color. Owner Cathy Schmidt is an accomplished tole and decorative artist. In fact she travels the country teaching classes; is a published author with Sue Schewe, of three books, the “School House Treasures” series (available at Amazon.
Published: 3/14/2013 4:01:10 PM
Through the writing of this column, and my son doing his Eagle Scout project restoring the Howard Cemetery in Mulino, I came into possession of a headstone found in a citizens garage.
Published: 3/14/2013 4:12:47 PM
“This is a campaign.”Those were the words of Ralph Gierke, chairman of the Clarkes-Highland Community Planning Organization, as he and others at last week’s CPO meeting agreed to lobby for road repairs to the “Four Corners” intersection in Clarkes.
Published: 3/14/2013 4:25:42 PM
What was happening in Colton in 1913? Life was getting pretty established in the area. Wikipedia tells us that Colton was named in 1892 by two residents, Joshua Gorbett and a man named Cole, each wanted to name the community after the other.
Published: 3/21/2013 4:24:27 PM
I have driven past the Meadowbrook Community Church on Windy City Rd. in Mulino several times a week for years and have never taken the time to make contact with them in regards to what activities they have going on in our community.
Published: 3/20/2013 11:33:05 AM
Hallo, alle! The past month has flown by really fast! The last week in January we had Pia from Chile stay with us for the weekend. That Saturday we went to a community breakfast in Bornheim, and then to Speyer.
Published: 3/20/2013 11:38:13 AM
Hello readers! These articles are going to be biweekly on the first and third weeks of the month. Our department covers 101 square miles for fire and 350 square miles of ambulance service area (ASA).
Published: 3/21/2013 4:41:13 PM
On Saturday, March 16 the fourth annual “Stars on Stage” was again a successful fundraiser hosted by the Colton Parent Club. The night is a combination talent show and food booth event.
Published: 3/26/2013 3:54:05 PM
Hallo, Alle!March flew by really fast! At the beginning of this month, I made chicken fingers for an international dinner night with Rotary. I met a lot of people.
Published: 3/28/2013 2:16:12 PM
The budget for Clarkes Elementary School and other Molalla area schools is the key topic for a special community forum next month in Molalla.Officials of the Molalla River School District are hosting the forum in conjunction with the district’s school board in the commons at Molalla High School, 357 Frances St.
Published: 3/28/2013 3:01:36 PM
Instead of the usual rummage sale held in the spring by the Mulino Parent Group, they have decided to try a Spring Bazaar instead. They are planning the event for Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.
Published: 3/28/2013 3:27:17 PM
The Colton School District has lit up their new electronic reader board after working to get it functioning for more than a year. Colton School District Superintendent Linda Johnson cites the reasons for it taking so long to permits, inspections and following all county guidelines.
