Staff Columns
Published: 11/8/2012 3:49:26 PM
Virtually all relationships have evolved in just a few short years with the advent of the Internet and social media.
Friends chat via a screen rather than face-to-face.
Published: 11/15/2012 3:19:59 PM
We get a whole lot more done when we work together, right?
I want to invite you to apply for a unique program that will be offered here in Woodburn this spring.
Published: 11/21/2012 12:54:31 PM
I love this time of year. I have proudly been listening to Christmas music for over three weeks now and can’t get enough of it.
There isn’t a bad Christmas song.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:43:05 AM
Before someone gets hurt, I believe it’s time to come up with a better way to handle the “madness.”
I’m referring to the way the annual Woodburn Company Stores’ “Moonlight Madness” event is structured.
Our Editorial
Published: 11/27/2012 11:42:07 AM
'Tis the season for giving, and Love Santa, Inc., Woodburn’s nonprofit organization that helps local needy families, is once again in need of donations.
Published: 11/21/2012 12:49:35 PM
Oftentimes when a town comes together, tragic circumstances have taken place. Woodburn is no stranger to that phenomenon. We saw what the people of this area were made of after the Dec.
Published: 11/15/2012 3:16:22 PM
The current Mid-Willamette Valley sports scene is one we haven’t witnessed for quite some time. This fall we have had 10 teams competing in state playoffs: Woodburn boys soccer, North Marion boys and girls soccer, Gervais volleyball, Kennedy football, volleyball and boys and girls cross country, St.
Published: 11/8/2012 3:37:18 PM
On Nov. 11 the United States will observe Veterans Day, although most public offices will recognize it one day later.
Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.
Letters to the Editor
Published: 11/15/2012 3:18:26 PM
Community help appreciated by WSB director
I would like to give a huge “thank you” to all of the community members who participated in the Woodburn School District Strategic Planning process.
Published: 11/8/2012 3:51:51 PM
LeCompte is running a dirty campaign
To the editor:
I have never seen as scummy, dishonest, mean-spirited, disorganized local campaign as that run by Kathy LeCompte.
Guest Opinions
Published: 11/21/2012 2:50:32 PM
By David Bautista
Superintendent, Woodburn School District
As Americans, this is the time of year that we give thanks. Whether going around the dinner table and sharing aloud with family and friends, or having moments of quiet reflection, it’s a time to think about what makes us happy and thankful.
Weddings
Published: 11/21/2012 5:10:27 PM
Richard K. Wyatt, son of Bill and Sue Wyatt of Woodburn, and Breanna Law, daughter of Mark and Patsy Law of Logan, Utah, were united in marriage Oct. 11, 2012, at the LDS Temple in Bountiful, Utah.
Military
Published: 11/15/2012 1:28:38 PM
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew McLaren, son of Gary McLaren, of Aurora, and Lisa O’Malley of Troutdale, along with 5,500 sailors and Marines assigned to the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) recently arrived in Norfolk, Va.
Engagements
Published: 11/15/2012 1:41:19 PM
Chris Schroeder, son of Mary and the late Lynn Schroeder of Woodburn, and Lindsay Cole, daughter of Steve and Jean Cole of Ridgefield, Conn., have announced their engagement.
Births
Published: 11/15/2012 2:30:53 PM
Madewell
Clayton Mason Lee Madewell, son of Donna Allen of Salem, was born Oct. 5, 2012, at Salem Hospital.
At birth, he weighed 4 pounds, 15 ounces.
His grandparents are Rick and Leigh Lowells and Ray Ysasaga, all of Salem.
Published: 11/8/2012 2:44:25 PM
Camarena
Mia Adamari Camarena, daughter of Carmen Piñones-Camarena of Woodburn, was born at 11:57 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2012, at Silverton Hospital.
At birth, she weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Published: 11/1/2012 11:32:11 AM
Reyes Hernandez
Dulce Maria Reyes Hernandez, daughter of Reyna Hernandez of Woodburn, was born at 6:54 p.m. Sept. 10, 2012, at Silverton Hospital.
At birth, she weighed 7 pounds and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Published: 11/21/2012 5:07:13 PM
Eichenauer
Rylan Basil Eichenauer, son of Chelsea and Jay Eichenauer of Salem, was born at 5:51 a.m. on Oct. 17, 2012, at Silverton Hospital.
At birth, he weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20 inches.
Published: 11/27/2012 1:56:02 PM
Howell
Liam Michael Howell, son of Shawnee and Michael Howell of Woodburn, was born at 8:49 a.m. Nov. 9, 2012, at Silverton Hospital.
At birth, he weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 21 inches.
Anniversaries
Published: 11/21/2012 5:15:19 PM
Leslie and Kanani Ing of Woodburn will celebrate 50 years of marriage this weekend, 11 months after the actual anniversary.
The Ings were married Jan.
Sports
Published: 11/26/2012 5:14:21 PM
SALEM — The St. Paul Buckaroos are one giant step closer to a state championship in football, thanks primarily to the team’s stellar offense.
In Saturday’s semifinal playoff matchup against the Lowell Devils, the St.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:29:50 AM
MOUNT ANGEL —Tickets are available for the first-ever Mount Angel Hall of Fame.
The event will take place Dec. 15 at St. Mary’s Parish center at 7 p.m.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:30:05 AM
AURORA — It was not a coincidence that this year’s edition of the North Marion boys soccer team won twice as many games as it did last season.
According to coach Rafael Pelaez, the players on this year’s roster made up for what they lacked in experience with a desire to improve and work as a unit.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:30:17 AM
SEVEN WOODBURN BOYS, COACH HONORED: Seven Woodburn boys soccer players received all-Mid-Willamette Conference honors recently and coach Carlos Horcos was named coach of the year in his first year at the helm of the Woodburn program.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:30:35 AM
WOODBURN — Woodburn Galindo’s Taekwondo placed first out of 40 schools at the Grand Master Legacy Cup tournament Nov. 3.
The event, which was at Mount Hood Community College, was attended by 18 Woodburn students who earned 38 medals, said coach Cenobio Galindo.
Published: 11/6/2012 8:47:07 PM
The Woodburn boys soccer team defeated Sandy on Tuesday and is now setting its sights on Saturday's quarterfinal game.
The Bulldogs won 2-0 thanks to a penalty kick by midfielder Jesse Martin in the first half and a goal by Michael Hobson in the second half.
Published: 11/1/2012 12:57:01 PM
By Nicole Watkins
For the Independent
PERRYDALE — Just how hard is it to stop Cole Weisz?
Perrydale senior Justin Cruickshank couldn’t help but let out an exasperated laugh.
Published: 11/1/2012 1:00:48 PM
JEWELL — St. Paul’s late-season woes continued on Saturday as the Bucks proved to be their own worst enemy in a 3-1 loss to rival Perrydale in the Casco League district title game at Jewell High School.
Published: 11/1/2012 1:17:10 PM
ST. PAUL — The St. Paul volleyball team brushed aside any district tournament disappointment by sweeping Mapleton 3-0 in the first round of the OSAA Class 1A state volleyball playoffs.
Published: 11/2/2012 10:49:18 PM
MOUNT ANGEL — The Kennedy football team took advantage of four Central Linn turnovers and won its first league championship since 2004 with a 14-6 victory over Central Linn on Friday.
Published: 11/8/2012 2:06:49 PM
MOUNT ANGEL — Following a big win in round one of the OSAA Class 2A state volleyball playoffs, the Kennedy High School girls volleyball team is in uncharted waters to an extent — but head coach Staci Sprauer is hoping to change that.
Published: 11/8/2012 2:19:39 PM
ST. PAUL — Eager to get back on the court following its 3-1 loss to rival Perrydale in the district championship four days earlier, St. Paul dispatched Mapleton 3-0 in the first round of the 1A state playoffs Oct.
Published: 11/13/2012 9:28:21 PM
WOODBURN — Woodburn will play for its third consecutive state championship after beating Hood River Valley, 2-1, in the Class 5A semifinals on Tuesday evening at Woodburn High School.
Published: 11/15/2012 12:47:43 PM
REDMOND — There’s nothing like saving your best for last.
That was certainly true for St. Paul in 2012, which swooned over the final weeks of the regular season but collected itself for a deep playoff run — culminating with a third-place showing at the 1A state tournament Friday and Saturday at Ridgeview High School in Redmond.
Published: 11/15/2012 1:02:55 PM
ST. PAUL — For reasons unknown to St. Paul head coach Tony Smith, the Bucks have not performed crisply in first-round state playoff games the last five or so years.
Published: 11/15/2012 1:16:45 PM
REDMOND — It was a stellar year with great promise for the future, but over the weekend the Kennedy High School girls volleyball team saw its season come to an end.
Published: 11/15/2012 1:22:59 PM
SALEM — A record-setting offensive and defensive effort propelled the Kennedy football team into the quarterfinals after a 57-0 beating of Bonanza on Saturday at Salem Academy High School.
Published: 11/21/2012 11:29:39 AM
HILLSBORO — The Woodburn boys soccer team capped another brilliant season with a third straight state championship on Saturday at Hillsboro Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated Mountain View, 2-1, on first-half goals by Michael Hobson and Luis Rangel, and then held off a late surge from the Cougars to hold on to the victory.
Published: 11/21/2012 11:34:47 AM
WOODBURN — Year one under Nick Federico didn’t go as the coach planned, but things are starting to head in the right direction for the first-year Woodburn football coach.
Published: 11/21/2012 11:39:22 AM
MOUNT ANGEL — After playing roughly 59 minutes and 45 seconds, Saturday’s playoff football game between Kennedy and Central Linn came down to what was in effect a “sudden death” situation.
Published: 11/21/2012 11:47:44 AM
ST. PAUL — Although rain and a muddy field made for tenuous footing at best, St. Paul was crisp from start to finish in pushing Triad aside 66-18 Saturday afternoon in a 1A state quarterfinal game at the Rodeo Grounds.
Police/Safety
Published: 11/8/2012 4:37:40 PM
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Woodburn Independent publishes the names of people arrested based on information from city and county police logs. Times listed represent the time the crimes were reported to police.
Published: 11/15/2012 3:41:56 PM
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Woodburn Independent publishes the names of people arrested based on information from city and county police logs. Times listed represent the time the crimes were reported to police.
Published: 11/21/2012 4:22:08 PM
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Woodburn Independent publishes the names of people arrested based on information from city and county police logs. Times listed represent the time the crimes were reported to police.
Published: 11/27/2012 8:50:47 AM
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Woodburn Independent publishes the names of people arrested based on information from city and county police logs. Times listed represent the time the crimes were reported to police.
Obituaries
Published: 11/27/2012 1:29:20 PM
Ardell Jean Chase, 89, of Woodburn, died in her home Nov. 19, 2012, after a heroic battle with cancer. She was born May 17, 1923 to Ingrid and Swan Colson on a farm near Humboldt, Minn.
Published: 11/27/2012 1:31:24 PM
Tomi Dilley, 83, of Woodburn, died Nov. 18, 2012. She was born Feb. 1, 1929 in Okinawa, Japan to Seiei and Haru (Zakabi) Uchima.
She lived and worked in Okinawa until meeting her husband, Walter Dilley, Jr.
Published: 11/27/2012 1:33:27 PM
Margaret Theresa Reis, 97, of Gervais, died Nov. 19, 2012. She was born March 20, 1915 in Scotland, Texas to Frank and Pauline Beyer Bartsch. She was the second youngest of 13 children.
Published: 11/27/2012 1:35:33 PM
Vernon “Red” Eaden, 87, of Woodburn, died Nov. 23, 2012. He was born Aug. 27, 1925 in Devitt to Arthur and Hattie (Wymore) Eaden.
He graduated from West Linn High School.
Published: 11/27/2012 1:37:46 PM
Helen Irene Clark, 90, of Woodburn, died Nov. 20, 2012. She was born Aug. 9, 1922 in Hoquiam, Wash. to Clinton L. and Bessie M. (Delong) Clark.
She attended University of Washington and went on to get her master’s degree from New York University and her Ph.
Published: 11/27/2012 1:45:24 PM
Lester Earl Nelson, 87, of Woodburn, died Nov. 21, 2012. He was born Oct. 8, 1925 in Roseburg to Clarence and Myrtle (Edgerton) Nelson.
He was a U.S. Marine and served in World War II.
Published: 11/27/2012 1:47:53 PM
Valerie Ann Hender Kenagy, 52, of Woodburn, died Nov. 23, 2012. She was born May 26, 1960 in Arcadia, Calif. to Thomas and Anna Hender.
She moved with her family to Corvallis in 1977, and graduated from Crescent Valley High School in 1978.
Published: 11/27/2012 1:50:29 PM
Gerardo N. Soto, 79, of Woodburn, died Nov. 20, 2012 of liver cancer. He was born Oct. 3, 1933 in Durango, Mexico to Pedro Soto and Maria Nava.
He migrated to the U.
Published: 11/21/2012 4:26:19 PM
William Goyne Edwards, 89, of Woodburn, died Nov. 13, 2012. He was born May 25, 1923 in Casper, Wyo.
He was a loving father and great friend to many and he will be missed by all.
Published: 11/21/2012 4:34:04 PM
Stephen Albert Baisch, 56, of Salem, died Nov. 10, 2012. He was born Aug. 29, 1956, to Clarence R. and Joanne (Reineman) Baisch in Burns.
He graduated from North Salem High School and Western Oregon University.
Published: 11/8/2012 3:58:57 PM
Vera Morrell, 97, of Albany, died Oct. 28, 2012. She was born Sept. 27, 1915, in Center, N.D. to Paul and Augusta Wolf.
She married Perry Morrell in 1934 and they moved to Issaquah, Wash.
Published: 11/8/2012 4:03:20 PM
Lohree Helen Kaup Horswill, 95, of Woodburn, died Oct. 24, 2012. She was born Feb. 7, 1917 in Dallas, Ore., to Etta and Charles Kaup.
She died quietly and peacefully departed this life to sit in the kingdom of the Lord.
Published: 11/8/2012 4:08:03 PM
Benjamin Parton Field, 93, of Woodburn, died Nov. 1, 2012. He was born March 25, 1919 in Grand Rapids, Mich. to Benjamin and Vivian (Parton) Field.
He graduated from Grand Rapids High School and then attended the University of Illinois.
Published: 11/8/2012 4:35:25 PM
Harold Joseph Waltner, 84, of Hubbard, died Oct. 31, 2012. He was born March 14, 1928 in Monroe, Wash. to Joseph and Anna (Peters) Waltner.
He married Virgene Turk in 1949 at Richmond Beach, Wash.
Published: 11/15/2012 3:29:36 PM
Catalina “Cata” Segura Soto, 63, of Woodburn, died Oct. 10, 2012 at her home. She was born April 30, 1949 in Guerrero, Mexico. She was raised and received her education in Guerrero.
Published: 11/15/2012 3:34:19 PM
Opal Fay (Boutwell) Rios, 68, of Silverton, died Nov. 5, 2012. She was born Feb. 15, 1944 in Portales, N.M. to Sally “Kate” (Moore) and Eugene Boutwell.
Published: 11/15/2012 3:38:57 PM
Doyle “Barney” Oris Barnes, 88, of Woodburn, died Nov. 6, 2012 at his home in Woodburn. He was born April 2, 1924 in Fayetteville, Ark. to Oris Cyril Barnes and Bertie Wood, now deceased.
News Briefs
Published: 11/21/2012 2:52:29 PM
WOODBURN — Father Ray Carey, described as a priest as well as a clinical psychologist, will visit Woodburn’s St. Luke Catholic Church next week for a public speaking engagement.
Published: 11/21/2012 12:09:15 PM
The North Marion School District has one empty seat on its budget committee.
The budget committee meets approximately two to four times in the spring to review the district’s proposed budget for the next fiscal school year.
Published: 11/21/2012 12:10:16 PM
Homeless and struggling families will have a better Christmas season this year thanks to House of Zion Emergency Shelter in Woodburn.
The shelter supports migrant workers, as well as runaways and abused women and children.
Published: 11/21/2012 12:28:21 PM
A Woodburn man is facing several charges following a three-vehicle serious injury crash at the intersection of Highway 99E (Portland Road) and Chemawa Road north of Salem on Saturday night.
Published: 11/8/2012 2:34:52 PM
Rural Development Initiatives is accepting applications for the Ford Institute Leadership Program, a free leadership training and development program that will be offered in Woodburn this spring.
Published: 11/1/2012 12:17:30 PM
In an attempt to preserve funding to serve clients, the Community Action Woodburn Resource Center, formerly located in the Chemeketa Community College building at 120 E.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:41:07 AM
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum reminds Oregonians to be cautious when shopping online this holiday season.
“Predatory scammers can turn the holidays from wonderful to ruinous in the click of a mouse,” Rosenblum said.
Local News
Published: 11/26/2012 5:12:40 PM
HUBBARD — Two people were taken into custody Friday morning after a homeowner caught them in the act of burglarizing his house in Hubbard.
George Murray, 29, of Clatskanie, and Charmaine Kline, 30, of Salem were arrested after the victim watched them flee from his house toward Interstate 5, where they were detained by Senior Deputy Mike Beach.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:33:13 AM
Woodburn Area Relay For Life will kick off fundraising for its 2013 event with sales of holiday wreaths and centerpieces.
Prices range from $18 to $35 for wreaths, with options that include a cross, candy cane or support ribbon.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:34:38 AM
The North Marion County Fire Fighters Annual Food and New Toy Drive will be held Dec. 1 from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Firefighters from Woodburn, Hubbard, Aurora, Donald and Gervais will be driving through their respective communities with civic groups, community partners and the Boys and Girls Scouts representing their local troops assisting in the collection of nonperishable food items.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:35:59 AM
The Hubbard Love Santa organization, which helps North Marion County residents, is accepting cash and check donations for the purchase of fresh food items.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:39:24 AM
WOODBURN — The Woodburn Planning Commission has voted to deny a proposed variance requested for a portion of the Phase IV construction of housing units for Nuevo Amanecer.
Published: 11/21/2012 4:38:30 PM
WOODBURN — As the weeks move along and construction work on the Interstate 5 interchange looms, there is still no resolution to the right of way issues that are necessary before the project can get started.
Published: 11/21/2012 4:59:42 PM
WOODBURN — A symbol of Woodburn’s pride — a massive “Welcome to Woodburn” sign — is currently languishing in a dank warehouse on the northeast side of the city, and some wonder if it will ever see the light of day again.
Published: 11/17/2012 5:53:04 PM
HILLSBORO — The Woodburn boys soccer team capped another brilliant season with a third straight state championship on Saturday at Hillsboro Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated Mountain View, 2-1, on first-half goals from Michael Hobson and Luis Rangel.
Published: 11/21/2012 11:22:40 AM
WOODBURN — With the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) “park and ride” lot out of service, Woodburn Company Stores (WCS) has come up with alternative parking plans for its annual “Moonlight Madness” shopping extravaganza.
Published: 11/21/2012 4:13:05 PM
GERVAIS — At about 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Woodburn Fire District crews were dispatched to a fire alarm activation at Gervais High School.
Crews responding were advised that smoke was visible in the attic and boiler room.
Published: 11/27/2012 8:33:05 AM
WOODBURN — The early returns are in, and the annual Woodburn Company Stores (WCS) “Moonlight Madness” 24-hour sales event appeared to be gratifying for the businesses at the famous mall on Interstate 5.
Published: 11/27/2012 8:41:22 AM
WOODBURN — The annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting in Woodburn will be Sunday, Dec. 2.
The whole family is invited to this free holiday event sponsored by Woodburn Recreation & Parks.
Published: 11/27/2012 8:45:06 AM
WOODBURN — Christmas trees from one of the Yule Tree Farms sites — this one located just off Crosby Road in Woodburn — get a helicopter ride in this glimpse of tree harvesting operations last week.
Published: 11/27/2012 8:46:56 AM
WOODBURN — The city of Woodburn and the Woodburn Police Association (WPA) have a contract.
On the evening of Nov. 13, the Woodburn City Council unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement between the city and the WPA.
Published: 11/27/2012 8:48:54 AM
WOODBURN — Christmas has come a bit early for the city of Woodburn. Earlier this month, local officials learned Woodburn has received the “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” — for the city’s fiscal year 2012-13 budget — from the Chicago-based Government Finance Officers Association.
Published: 11/27/2012 2:01:44 PM
WOODBURN — The family of Richard Jennings, nicknamed “Mr. Woodburn,” gathered in Settlemier Park on Nov. 23, what would have been his 85th birthday, to plant a tree in his honor.
Published: 11/27/2012 3:46:44 PM
Woodburn Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a robbery suspect.
Security footage reveals that at 5:37 a.m. Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day, the burglar broke through the glass store front of Zales Jewelry at Woodburn Company Stores.
Published: 11/29/2012 10:29:52 AM
WOODBURN — Legacy Medical Group – Woodburn, a primary care clinic and department of Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, has welcomed three new family medicine practitioners to the clinic.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:45:53 AM
The Enforcement Division of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office added one new “deputy” to its ranks on Nov. 15.
Rolo arrived at the Eugene airport following a long international flight from the Netherlands.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:46:52 AM
GERVAIS — The Gervais School Board appointed Daniel Hobson to the budget committee at its Nov. 15 meeting but still has two more positions to fill.
Hobson, a Woodburn High School graduate who recently relocated to the area from John Day, works as a budget analyst for Salem-Keizer Public Schools and was an accountant in John Day.
Published: 11/27/2012 11:50:09 AM
AURORA — The North Marion School District was recently audited, with the district being found in compliance in most areas.
One area that was found to be slightly out of compliance was in reviewing how the district verified student eligibility for free and reduced meals.
Published: 11/1/2012 11:41:50 AM
ST. PAUL — The St. Paul Rodeo is proud to announce its 2013 Royal Court.
Queen Dusti DeVore of McMinnville, Princess Angie Eichler of McMinnville and Princess Jordann McClister of St.
Published: 11/6/2012 11:47:48 PM
With 91 percent of the precincts
reporting, Marion County has released its first set of election results.
In House District 22 incumbent Betty
Komp (D-Woodburn) has been re-elected, defeating Kathy LeCompte for a second
time.
Published: 11/7/2012 12:13:06 PM
A Woodburn man narrowly escaped being flattened to a patty in a truck accident Tuesday night, much like the cargo he was transporting.
Michael Chase, 68, lost control of his tractor trailer full of hamburgers on Interstate 84 as he exited the highway near Benson State Park.
Published: 11/8/2012 10:22:23 AM
SALEM — More than two dozen Woodburn students took part in the fourth annual ILead Youth Summit in Salem on Saturday, with a focus on being a light to others when it comes to community leadership.
Published: 11/5/2012 7:39:06 PM
BROOKS — A Woodburn teen was seriously hurt Friday morning after being struck on the side of Highway 99E a mile north of Brooks.
According to Lt. Tim Fox of the Oregon State Police, at 9:15 a.
Published: 11/8/2012 10:22:35 AM
SALEM — The case of Rev. Angel A. Perez, the priest at St. Luke Catholic Church in Woodburn who has been accused of sexual abuse involving a 12-year-old boy, has been moved back again.
Published: 11/8/2012 10:22:45 AM
WOODBURN — Heritage Elementary School rewarded its students with a “fun-ssembly” Wednesday, featuring student-involved activities and a special guest.
Rojo, a therapeutic llama from Mountain Peaks Therapy Llamas, LLC, visited the school for the assembly and also to meet with students in the life skills, or special education, classroom.
Published: 11/6/2012 4:13:43 PM
WOODBURN — The owner of a pizza franchise in Woodburn was arrested on Sunday after being charged with three misdemeanor counts of alleged sex abuse in the third degree.
Published: 11/6/2012 4:02:52 PM
A part-time lead lifeguard at the Woodburn Aquatic Center was arrested on Oct. 30 and charged theft.
According to City Administrator Scott Derickson, Anatoly Kuzmin, 19, allegedly stole more than $1,000.
Published: 11/6/2012 4:05:40 PM
A Mount Angel man was killed Friday afternoon in a traffic crash along Highway 214 north of Silverton.
Robert Benjamin Bernabe del Rosario, 35, of Mount Angel, was killed after he lost control of his 2002 Honda Civic approaching the intersection of Downs Road Northeast and Highway 214.
Published: 11/6/2012 4:07:37 PM
Wreath sale benefits Relay For Life
Woodburn Area Relay For Life will kick off fundraising for its 2013 event with sales of holiday wreaths and centerpieces.
Published: 11/8/2012 2:36:13 PM
MOUNT ANGEL — Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the first annual Mount Angel Hazelnut Fest.
The festival is the first of its kind in Oregon, and celebrates one of the Willamette Valley’s largest agricultural crops.
Published: 11/8/2012 2:40:42 PM
WOODBURN — More than 50 people representing the Woodburn School District and community gathered Friday and Saturday to form a new strategic plan for the district.
Published: 11/8/2012 3:17:50 PM
WOODBURN — Every year, officials with the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) come in unannounced for on-site inspections of nursing care centers around the state.
Published: 11/8/2012 3:32:51 PM
WOODBURN — Students at Woodburn High School are scheduled to start moving into the new modulars on the campus this Friday.
Not only have construction concerns delayed the process, but the timing for moving students is important as well, said Pat Ramirez, director of human resources and operations.
Published: 11/8/2012 1:55:28 PM
WOODBURN — State and national reform is changing the way health care will be delivered, paid for and consumed. Understanding how regulations will affect your business will go a long way toward peace of mind.
Published: 11/8/2012 4:22:33 PM
Woodburn School District elementary students are partnering together by collecting coins for students affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Nellie Muir, Washington, Heritage and Lincoln elementary schools are collecting coins for the “S.
Published: 11/13/2012 5:15:07 PM
WOODBURN — When the early election results came in on the evening of Nov. 6, it seemed clear it was going to be a good night for Democratic Party candidates across the country.
Published: 11/13/2012 5:18:50 PM
WOODBURN — Kurt Schrader is getting to be an old hand at the virtually constant campaigning required of those serving in Congress, and last week it paid off:?Voters in Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District re-elected Schrader to a third term by a healthy margin.
Published: 11/13/2012 5:21:08 PM
HUBBARD — This was the decider. In a back and forth political battle that has stretched over three different campaigns, voters in Hubbard have decided they want to see a change in the mayor’s office.
Published: 11/13/2012 5:22:25 PM
WOODBURN — Eric Morris will be keeping his seat on the Woodburn City Council.
Results from the Nov. 6 general election showed that Morris topped his challenger, political newcomer Gevin Gregory, by an unofficial count of 318 votes (73 percent) for Morris versus 116 votes (27 percent) for Gregory.
Published: 11/21/2012 12:51:51 PM
A 40-year old Woodburn man with a lengthy criminal history was taken into custody Thursday morning as a suspect in numerous Mount Angel thefts and burglaries.
Published: 11/21/2012 12:48:13 PM
WOODBURN — Even though homelessness among Woodburn School District students is on the decline, the district has the second highest percentage of homeless students in Marion County.
Published: 11/15/2012 3:26:42 PM
WOODBURN?— The Woodburn School Board approved the termination of Margarita Roberts, chief of staff, at the Nov. 8 regular board meeting, effective Nov.
Published: 11/15/2012 3:28:22 PM
WOODBURN — Three open positions on the budget committee of the Woodburn School District were filled at the school board meeting on Nov. 8.
Following interviews of four applicants that evening during the work session, the board appointed Shantelle Naeve, Linda Reeves and Thor Waage during its regular meeting.
Published: 11/21/2012 11:57:33 AM
WOODBURN — The city of Woodburn has filled two key positions in Woodburn City Hall with familiar faces.
On the evening of Nov.13, the Woodburn City Council voted to approve City Administrator Scott Derickson’s choices to serve in the position of finance director and for city recorder.
Published: 11/21/2012 12:04:20 PM
GERVAIS — Although there has been no formal vote, the Gervais School Board is going to take steps toward pursuing a bond on the May ballot.
At its Nov.
Published: 11/21/2012 12:07:47 PM
AURORA — Even though he was appointed to the North Marion School Board a year ago to fill a vacancy, Jerry Roppe has resigned, leaving position 6 on the board once again open, as of Nov.
Published: 11/15/2012 1:25:13 PM
SALEM — A new two-year agreement has been reached between Marion County’s largest employee union, Marion County Employees Association Local 294, and county officials.
Published: 11/8/2012 3:55:48 PM
MOUNT ANGEL — While those in the Mid-Willamette Valley may be far removed from the devastation engulfing the Northeastern United States due to Hurricane Sandy, one local woman is witnessing the chaos first hand.
Published: 11/15/2012 2:34:49 PM
WOODBURN — Woodburn School District elementary students are partnering together by collecting coins for students affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Nellie Muir, Washington, Heritage and Lincoln elementary schools are collecting coins for the “S.
Published: 11/15/2012 2:51:13 PM
MOUNT ANGEL — The city of Mount Angel has made grand strides in upgrading its parks in recent months, and a state grant of nearly $200,000 is going to make an even bigger splash.
Published: 11/15/2012 3:00:09 PM
GERVAIS — The contest to determine who would serve as the mayor of Gervais for the next two years wasn’t much of a contest.
In unofficial but final returns, incumbent Mayor Shanti Platt swamped her challenger, Micheal Johnson, by a count of 243 votes (67 percent) for Platt versus 122 (33 percent) for Johnson.
Published: 11/15/2012 3:02:02 PM
GERVAIS — Despite the failure to pass a bond for school consolidation in this month’s election, the Gervais School District is still moving forward with its plan to bring all students to one campus.
Published: 11/15/2012 3:04:21 PM
HUBBARD — The Oregon Department of Transportation, Marion County and the cities of Woodburn, Hubbard and Aurora are seeking public input on improvement options for operations and safety improvements to Oregon Highway 99E.
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Published: 11/21/2012 3:15:56 PM
WOODBURN — Wyffels Park is getting a much-needed facelift, thanks to a grant and collaboration between the city of Woodburn, Woodburn schools and other community organizations.
Published: 11/12/2012 8:38:13 AM
It has been called the “forgotten war” — but those who served in the Korean War won’t ever forget.
“President Truman himself called it a ‘police action,’ but it was as far from that as you can get,” said Woodburn resident Bill Hamilton, a Korean War veteran.
Published: 11/1/2012 8:59:44 AM
When Dale Johnston started as the North Marion football team trainer, the stadium was so new games had to be played during the day because lights hadn’t been installed yet.
Published: 11/29/2012 11:07:25 AM
The cleanup continues in the Northeastern U.S. after Hurricane Sandy devastated the region in late October, and Oregon residents have been actively involved.
Published: 11/27/2012 2:05:42 PM
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mount Angel Hazelnut Fest — Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the first annual Mount Angel Hazelnut Fest Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.
