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650 N. First Street
PO Box 96 Woodburn, OR 97071 Phone:
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November 21, 2001
Police logs for Nov. 21
Obituaries for Nov. 21
MacLaren celebrates its 75th anniversary
One man dies in accident just south of Woodburn
WD School Board approves controversial administration pay increases
Editorial: Can't Marion County find somewhere else to tighten its budget belt besides Woodburn?
Size matters: At a small school like St. Paul High, no one slips through the cracks
New superintendent bucks the trend, choosing St. Paul over larger urban schools
"McTeachers" flip burgers to raise funds for Lincoln Elementary
Preview: NM girls basketball
WHS grad Kelly Hyde follows her dream, earning a starting spot on the Humboldt State women's soccer squad
Preview: NM boys basketball
Big fourth quarter propels Bucks: St. Paul scores 42 points in the fourth quarter to beat Powder Valley in the semifinals, 72-34
November 14, 2001
Police logs for Nov. 14, 2001
New construction holds b in Woodburn
Car stops in middle of I-5 causing wreck
Editorial: Economic downtown leaves local organizations in need of extra assistance as they help the needy this holiday season
Love Santa needs volunteers, donations to help needy families, children
WHS accommodates crowding with two lunch shifts
WHS presents "Seasons Greetings," "The 1940s Radio Hour"
Obituaries for Nov. 14, 2001
GHS volleyball: Gervais takes 6th in women's volleyball Angela Burright/ Holly Prinslow named to all tourney team
Hands-on science program creates an outdoor classroom
SPHS football
Woodburn City Council to consider new Cable-TV franchise
Hubbard Planners approve 54 lot Andrews Commons
November 7, 2001
Fire logs for November 7, 2001
Obituaries for November 7, 2001
Anthrax guidelines published by WD Police Department
Police report for November 7, 2001
WD Police Department adds a K-9 unit
Editorial: Another business closure emphasizes the need to support local merchants this holiday season
Woodburn Company Stores kicks off the holiday season tree lighting, benefit fundraisers
Church van offers seniors a ride to the grocery store, but so far, no takers
WHS boys soccer
SPHS volleyball
NM cross country
WHS football
SPHS football
GHS football
Births for November 7, 2001
GHS volleyball
New report card is designed to give parents a better idea of student performance
WHS cross country
October 31, 2001
GHS loses homecoming game to JFK 26-6
GHS volleyball
WD football
SP volleyball
NM crosscountry
SP football
Woodburn School District partners with community on five-year planning goals
NM technology teacher sees success in every one of his 4,350 students' faces
Dia de los Muertos observance ends with dance, music, theater performance
Obituaries for October 31,2001
Patti Milne will seek second term on Marion County Board of Commissioners
Editorial: Plans for freeway interchange improvements run into an other dead end
Police logs for October 31, 2001
Births for October 31, 2001
Guide to Holiday Bazaars and Craft Sales
Two arrested on drug charges
Wal-Mart expansion to add 250 new jobs in 2003
Holiday food basket sign-ups begin Saturday
Fire logs for October 31, 2001
WD State Rep. Cliff Zauner will run for a second term
WD Interchange project dies in MWACT political fight
October 24, 2001
Fire logs for October 24, 2001
Obituaries for October 24, 2001
WD Interchange project voted number three by MWACT
CCC president affirms college's b commitment to Woodburn
Grand opening showcases Tukwila Center in Woodburn
Editorial: As our ground troops move into Afghanistan and casualties begin to mount, American must maintain its resolve and stand firm in war against terrorism
Cornelius man drowns while swimming at pool
Democrat Anthony Veliz will run for House District 22.
St. Paul Planning Commission meets on zoning ordinance
Honoring the dead: Dia de los Muertos is a ritual steeped in tradition
Dia de la Muertos events
Volunteers needed for Dia de los Muertos events
Day of the Dead Glossary
Kindness club dispells a foul mood that had settled at Valor Middle School
NM students collect pennies for the Red Cross, and raise nearly $1,000
Births for October 24, 2001
St. Paul football
NM volleyball
WD volleyball
NM crosscountry
St. Paul volleyball
October 17, 2001
Police reports for October 17, 2001
New principal brings a diverse background to Gervais High
FHDC breaks ground on new Cipriano Ferrel Education Center, a $1.3 million facility that will provide services to farmworkers and their families
Obituaries for October 17, 2001
Editorial: Oregonians like George Haight proved how much a hug and a helping hand really mean in times of trouble
Fire logs for October 17, 2001
Mission accomplished: George Haight returns from an emotional visit to New York as part of the Flight for Freedom delegation
NM football
Science applied: Raptor Meadow is an outdoor classroom where middle school scientists study nature
Heritage named one of the nation's top 10 bilingual programs
Three teens earn Eagle Scout rank
GHS volleyball
NM girls basketball
NM volleyball
WD cross country
October 10, 2001
Police logs for October 10, 2001
Senator Courtney leads charge for WD Interchange project
WD City Council approves redistricted city wards
Obituaries for October 10, 2001
Fire logs for October 10, 2001
Two more arrests made in Heritage Arms Apartments fire
Editorial: As planes and missiles descend on Afghanistan, the key to America's success is not military operations but the resolve of our people
Police seek info on U.S. Bank robbery suspect
Computers open a window on the world for local farmers
Two players injured during NM's homecoming bout with Sweet Home
Woodburn crosscountry
Gervais football
Woodburn football
Chamber launches new youth leadership program at WHS
St. Paul football: Alsea hands St. Paul its first loss
Guide to local pumpkin patches
Births for October 10, 2001
WHS hosts African delegation in cross-cultural exchange
October 3, 2001
Silverton Hospital expands its medical services in Woodburn, opening urgent care center and new Tukwila Medical Center
City seeks input on plan to redraw council wards
City denies plan that would spare Woodburn Company Stores $250,000 in roadwayimprovements
Editorial: Bomb threats were a foolish prank
Obituaries for October 3, 2001
Flight to Freedom: George Haight will travel to New York in a show of support for terrorist victims
Kathy Figley will run for mayor in 2002
Community center supporters ask for meeting with city counci
Police logs for October 3, 2001
Essay winner Sheri Harding: "I really want the world to be a better place."
Births for October 3, 2001
NM crosscountry
GHS football
NM football
WHS football
SPHS football
September 26, 2001
Community Center placement in Settlemier Park in trouble Figley to run for Mayor
Obituaries for September 26, 2001
Fire logs for September 26, 2001
Editorial: Putting the urban renewal district to a vote isn't the best idea for Woodburn
Citywide cleanup, tulip planting day is October 6
Police reports for September 26, 2001
WHS girl escapes serial rapist, helps in apprehension
No more arrests expected in aftermath of apartment fire; building's future is in question
Chemeketa hosts screening of "Promises," a PBS documentary about the Middle East conflict
Relief efforts continue for families left homeless by Heritage Arms Apartent fire
Naturalist Robert Pyle lectures at the library Oct. 14
Folk Life festival is this weekend
More than WHS 100 students, staff join hands and pray during the 12th annual See You At the Pole event
Public input on new city wards must be before Oct. 8
Silverton Hospital opens urgent care clinic in Woodburn
Petition campaign forces city to put its urban renewal plan to a vote in March
SPHS volleyball
SPHS football
WHS cross country
GHS boys soccer
WD boys soccer
NM football
Births for September 26, 2001
GHS volleyball
NM volleyball
NM cross country
September 19, 2001
SPHS volleyball
NM football
NM volleyball
GHS volleyball
WD boys soccer
Births for September 19, 2001
WD volleyball
WD cross country
NM cross country
GHS football
WD football
Gervais officials consider construction of a new high school
Obituaries for September 19, 2001
Fire logs for September 19, 2001
John Baker: Terrorists have awakened a sleeping giant ... the American spirit
Police logs for September 19, 2001
Worshipers respond to terrorism with tears, anger, sorrow and prayer
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast: pastor urges Woodburn to use its most powerful weapon against terrorists -- prayer
Editorial: We must rebuild the World Trade Center
Apartment fire: older construction, building codes left apartments vulnerable and helped fire spread quickly
Apartment fire: schools collect donations for homeless families
Woodburn responds to terrorist attack with calls for justice
September 12, 2001
NM enrollment on the rise
Obituaries for September 12, 2001
Fire aftermath: Apartment fire victims still need food, clothing, other basics
Police logs for September 12, 2001
Woodburn Chamber hosts business showcase event Sept. 20
Fire logs for September 12, 2001
Fire aftermath: Fire guts Heritage Arms Apartments, leaving 80 homeless
Fire aftermath: Current building codes might have stopped fire from spreading through the building
Editorial: Apartment fire an act of cowardice that leaves a scar on our community
Man arrested for assaulting baby
Fire aftermath: Two boys charged with arson, police seeking more suspects
Evangelist Gilbert Ybarra brings his anti-gang and drug message home to Woodburn
BBC documentary features Woodburn's Ice Age discoveries; film crews in town this week
WD football
St. Paul football
GHS football
GUHS volleyball
Births for September 12, 2001
After spending a summer abroad, Erika and David Raines find life at home just isn't the same
NM cross country
NM volleyball
WD girls soccer
September 5, 2001
Shooting mars Labor Day at local Texaco
Police logs for September 5, 2001
Committee recommends Settlemier Park for proposed Community Center
Obituaries for September 5, 2001
Gervais traffic signal intersection completed
Waste disposal facility earns clean bill of health
Fire logs for September 5, 2001
Scientists waiting for more information on Woodburn fossils
Births for September 5, 2001
Hispanic families benefit as Gervais schools get rid of old computers, equipment
Fall preview: Husky football coach excited about prospects
Woodburn football: Coach pleased despite 20-7 loss to Benson in season opener
Editorial: Lind's Market closure leaves a gaping hole in our community
August 29, 2001
Births for August 29, 2001
Editorial: As the fall sports season begins, it's important to remember that high school sports are a learning experience for our teens -- who are not learning to become professional athletes, but to become sportsman-like adults
Sidewalk construction will come late for children walking to Nellie Muir, Lincoln elementaries this year
Fire logs for August 29, 2001
DRUGS: Perspectives on a problem. Law enforcement and community members discuss the status of Woodburn's drug situation and how to deal with it.
Champoeg hosts pioneer festival Sept. 1
Obituaries for August 29, 2001
WHS students can ride bus during construction that blocks Highway 214
Police logs for August 29, 2001
After while, Lyle Crocodile: Lyle Rygh retires after 35 years at the Woodburn Post Office
St. Paul officials consider settlement with controversial developer
The end of an era: Lind's Market will close at the end of September
Sandra Foote will serve out the remaineder of her husband's term on the Gervais council: "He'll be right there helping me."
Fall preview: Bucks return a core of solid players who are expected to make another run for the state title
Fall preview: Coach Gary Johnson touts this Bulldog football team as the fastest and most athletic he's had in his four years at WHS
Fall preview: Woodburn's volleyball team looks to improve with a new coach who thinks he can turn the team around
Fall preview: WD harriers ready to test the Pac-9 waters with four veterans and many new faces
Fall preview: Despite losing some seniors, NM volleyball coach Lisa Youngman thinks her team can finish in the middle of the pack
Fall preview: Erin Gerhardt, Curtis Hammond emerge as team leaders for a small NM cross country squad
August 22, 2001
Fall preview: WHS girls soccer Most of his veterans have graduated, but second-year coach Carlos Menezes is still excited about his young team's potential
Fall preview: WHS boys soccer Coach Mike Flannigan returns a veteran group of players for the teams second season at the Class 4A level
Tennis tournament sees good turnout
Fall preview: GHS volleyball With 8 returning players, Lady Cougars could make a run at state
Fall preview: WHS football Coach Gary Johnson says the Bulldogs have potential in their second year as independents in the Class 4A
An eye on intelligence: Woodburn educator Liz Mangerich's career enabled her to foster the academic and emotional needs of her students
Fall preview: WHS water polo Kids respond to new sport, maybe enough to field varsity and JV teams in this first season
Fire logs for August 22, 2001
Obituaries for August 22, 2001
City codes under examination: Woodburn's Livability Task Force takes on issues, an ordinance at a time
Editorial: Sports festival might be more successful it it was combined with the Fiesta Mexicana
Full steam ahead for water treatment plan
Four community center sites under consideration
Brush fire turns the greens brown at West Woodburn Golf Course
MacLaren youth lend Santa a hand: Kids from the facility construct toys and gifts to be donated to the community for the holidays.
Stabbing sends Woodburn man to hospital, another to jail
Police logs for August 22, 2001
August 15, 2001
Quick thinking keeps furniture store fire from turning into disaster
Obituaries for August 15, 2001
Editorial: International Baccalaureate program gives WHS an edge by providing new options for students who excell
Police logs for August 15, 2001
Fire logs for August 15, 2001
FHDC breaks ground on new owner-occupied homes for farmworker families
For 30 years, Kathy Charpilloz has been a friend to animals -- and their owners -- at Woodburn Veterinary Clinic
Back-to-school fair includes free school supplies, haircuts for kids
Community center sites under consideration
School supply lists
Woodburn schools already bustling as teachers, staff get ready for the first day of class
Births for August 15, 2001
Figaro's Pizza sweeps the Mayor's Cup
Deportivo Canby takes top honors at Woodburn United Invitational Soccer Tournament
Tradition and technology: Russian seamstress uses computers to keep her culture's intricate embroidery thriving
Mayor takes flight in city issues: Aerial view provides insight on railroad and freeway traffic, as well as redistricting issues
National Guard gives Woodburn pair new opportunities
Urban renewal public hearing Monday
August 8, 2001
MacLaren parole violater sought in stabbing
Police logs for August 8, 2001
Woodburn Company Stores to break ground on second phase with 21 new retailers
Fiesta Mexicana: 4-year-old Anna Montoya shares a family tradition of food and fun with her mother
WHS gets accreditation for its international baccalaureate program, principal expects up to 200 students will enroll in advanced studies
Obituaries for August 8, 2001
After-school programs move out of parks, into schools
Editorial: Farmers justified in their lawsuit over AgriFrozen closure
Farmers fight to keep Agrifrozen lawsuits in Oregon
Fire logs for August 8, 2001
Water treatment topic of public hearing Monday
Nasa technology brings drought closer to home for Gervais tacher Jan Franke and her students
Fiesta soccer tournament draws top teams from around Northwest; Salem's T. Pachuca takes top honors
Births for August 8, 2001
NM drops a twin bill to Amity, brining its season record to 9-3
Warren Johnson: 5-time pro stock champion muses about racing during a recent race in Woodburn
July 25, 2001
Independent wins prestigious general excellence award from Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association
Obituaries for July 25, 2001
Going against the grain: Youth advocates struggle against time, money, and social mores in getting help with a large influx of Hispanic kids needing a voice in the juvenile justice system
Woodburn's urban renewal plan moves forward: City manager enthused about plan, gratified by overwhelming support of plan requiring patience, long-term thinking
Fire logs for July 25, 2001
Editorial: New House district would give Hispanic voters some much-needed clout, if they are willing to take advantage of it
Officials revamp plans for community center construction
City plans to add sidewalks along Highway 214 near Woodburn High
State redraws House district encompassing Woodburn to create an Hispanic voting block
Breaking the mold: In an effort to curb dropouts, the Woodburn School District realizes individuality should be emphasized, not quashed.
Police logs for July 25, 2001
The taskmaster: Summer school gives would-be teacher and soccer coach Mike Flannigan an opportunity to practice his motivational skills
Aurora's Taylor Barger, 10, has loved horses as long as she can remember -- evident by her success at prestigious horse shows around the region
NM dedicates softball field to Andy Anderson
NM AAA Legion puts a bad season to bed with its 4-1 loss to the West Linn Lions
Fun run, other events highlight sports festival Aug 17-19
July 18, 2001
Mentors can help kids stay in school. Woodburn schools are recruiting volunteer mentors
Obituaries for July 18, 2001
John Baker: pig tackling at the Marion County Fair
Fire logs for July 18, 2001
Police logs for July 18, 2001
Tatiana "Tania" Muroff, a Woodburn nurse, receives humanitarian award for her work in the Russian community
Breaking the mold: In an effort to curb dropouts, the Woodburn School District realizes individuality should be emphasized, not quashed.
Editorial: Rep. Cliff Zauner had a lot to learn during his first session in the Oregon Legislature, but many of his lessons and the issues he championed should stand him in good steed when he returns for a second session
Drug bust cleans up downtown Woodburn
Gervais summer school offers kids new opportunities thanks to federal grant
Gervais mayor resigns, search begins
Woodburn Dragstrip: NHRA Federal-Mogul draws more than 16,000 for top-level competition
Leads sought in attack on 14-year-old girl who was taken from the Wal-Mart parking lot June 29
Marion County Fair: Ah, the life of a pig...but for the kids who raise them, it's all work
NM baseball: Team's win-loss record doesn't reflect the caliber of play
Brenna Wiegand: Parents need to keep sports in perspective
July 11, 2001
Woodstock girls fastpitch
North Marion baseball
North Marion 18 and over
Births for July 11, 2001
Junior Classic brings the best young golfers to Langdon Farms
Reality check: Dr. Teresa Gipson returns from a mission to Africa with a greater appreciation for her life her in Woodburn
AgriFrozen aftermath: After 33 years on the job, Charlie Sims is learning to use a computer, helping other displaced workers get on with their lives
Fire logs for July 11, 2001
Man lays on railroad tracks, killed by train
AgriFrozen aftermath: classes help displaced workers learn skills to work in retail jobs
Editorial: Lodging tax increase raises more money for tourism, and instead of writing a blank check to agencies like the chamber, the city will ask them to be accountable and get results. Good deal.
AgriFrozen aftermath: Looming budget cuts will close employment office three months early
Obituaries for July 11, 2001
City increases motel tax; additional $66,000 annually will be used to boost tourism
Police logs for July 11, 2001
July 4, 2001
Fourth of July celebration has something for everyone
Summer camp: Program exceeds expectations again this year, providing wholesome activities for hundreds of kids who might otherwise be home alone
Fire logs for July 4, 2001
Obituaries for July 4, 2001
Cheri Hawkins: As one of Oregon's few female morticians, she is always answering the question, "why would you want to do that?"
City Administrator John Brown takes to road for diabetes
North Marion baseball
Births for July 4, 2001
Railroad will fix bumpy crossing on Hardcastle Avenue
Police logs for July 4, 2001
Editorial: If PCUN really wants to help farmworkers, it should focus on their real needs, and support our fragile agricultural economy, while there are still jobs to protect
Pool will open earlier for more lap swimming and family times
June 27, 2001
Births for June 27, 2001
City adopts $40 million budget
City reaffirms approval of new shopping center at 214-211 intersection, despite complaints from another nearby shopping center owner
Police logs for June 27, 2001
North Marion baseball
Jason Horton takes on the West Woodburn Women's Golf Club: I knew I was in trouble when ....
Oldies but Goodies markes 25 years at Woodburn Drags
Obituaries for June 27, 2001
Editorial: Despite recent closures, Woodburn's economic forecast is improving, especially with the news that food-service giant FSA could move into the abandoned AgriFrozen plant
Demonstration calls for support of Oregon farmworker as the Walk for Farmworker Justice makes its way through Woodburn
Woodburn, Hubbard join forces to offer after-school programs for kids
Projected population growth has officials weighing the value of farm land, industry
Growth alternatives under scrutiny: forecasters predict tremendous growth in Woodburn, surrounding communities
Methodists pull out of NORPAC boycott, deciding the boycott could be detrimental to food processors, farmers, and the farmworkers they've sought to support
Union, farmers spar over working conditions, other issues that remain at the core of PCUN's 9-year-old boycott of NORPAC
June 20, 2001
Tucker Brack: NM's gifted player finds himself scrapping in the college leagues
North Marion baseball
WRPD registering kids for tackle football
WRPD registering kids for soccer
Plan calls for paths along Mill, Goose and Senecal creeks
Obituaries for June 20, 2001
Editorial: Fourth of July celebration needs support
Fire logs for June 20, 2001
Meal program changes menu to give seniors a healthy alternative
Simulated disaster helps firefighters, police prepare for the real thing
Officials say positive test does not indicate drinking water contamination
The Flomer legacy extends 60 years: Downtown family furniture business celebrates milestone
Auto dealers challenge Woodburn's business community to raise money for high school safety improvements
School integration takes on new meaning: kids use high-tech tools to meet some basic goals
Blood drive set for St. Paul Fire Hall June 20
City's development policy puts emphasis on high tech industry, better land use
Police logs for June 20, 2001
Drums of Fire pounding into town
City poised to approve new budget
June 13, 2001
Computer lab will help MacLaren youth catch up on high school studies
Woodburn's Fred Bustamante apppears on "Powerball" game show
Pete McCallum appointed to Woodburn City Council
They like Mondays best: Artists gather every week for fellowship, art appreciation at the Glatt House Gallery
9-year-old dies in backyard swimming pool
Bodwin gets 15 year sentence for car-crash killing of Hipolito Baltazar
Obituaries for June 13, 2001
Hardcastle, Lincoln intersections will get left-turn signals
Fire logs for June 13, 2001
Editorial: AgriFrozen closure leaves crops -- and farmers' hopes -- to rot on the vine
St. Paul track coach Todd Bos calls it quits after taking girls, boys to capture state titles
St. Luke's belltower is torn apart and rebuilt, eight years after it was damaged in earthquake
Police logs for June 13, 2001
Births for June 13, 2001
NM standout Kory Casto is named All-American during his freshman season at UP
Reading aloud inspires teens, tots to share their love for books
"Penny War" raises more than $1,200 for Brazilain girl to attend school
June 6, 2001
Editorial: Skatepark proposal spawns enthusiasm and dread as Woodburn keeps a close eye on Donald, where a new skating facility opened this week
Grant paves way for high-tech learning at Woodburn
June 16 bike rodeo teaches kids how to be safe
Police logs for June 6, 2001
Fire destroys three barns Friday
Farmers voice fears for the future to congresswoman
Achieving curriculum goals, choices for students highlight recent textbook adoption
Obituaries for June 6, 2001
If you build it, they will come: New skatepark in Donald draws teens from out of town
Gervais man unhurt following accident last week
North Marion High leaders honored for excellence in student government
Woodburn teen Ricardo Perez will visit Japan for youth environmental summit
Births for June 6, 2001
WHS student leaders have big plans
North Marion girls basketball
Popular May Day advisor Lee Smith retires from WHS after 25 years
Woodburn men's basketball
North Marion baseball
May 30, 2001
Sports complex in the making: contstruction resumes at Centennial Park
Births for May 30, 2001
North Marion tennis
Police logs for May 30, 2001
Graduation is another milepost on Rodney Miller's road to recovery. The GHS senior, critically injured in a car crash, will receive his diploma Friday
Rescue Mission: Woodburn Navy veteran Edward Konka remembers raising the Squalus
Obituaries for May 30, 2001
Lest we forget: Memorial Day tradition continues
Fire logs for May 30, 2001
Success couldn't be sweeter for Marcelino Vera, the son of a farmworker who graduates as WHS' valedictorian
Editorial: Take a moment to remember the sacrifice this nation's veterans made in the name of liberty and freedom.
Dwindling FFA interest of concern to alumni
Stolen ring comes back home to roost: Just seven days after its heist, stolen ring shows up at same jeweler's for appraisal
May 23, 2001
Focusing on sight and sound: Oregon Lions mobile testing center visits Brooks Elementary
New director sees what Woodburn's museum could be
Job fair slated for dislocated AgriFrozen workers
Woodburn makes an excellent showing as it hosts its first 4A district track meet
Program helps new parents answer those nagging questions, from burping to breast feeding
Chamber director seeks higher visibility for city, has a multifaceted plan to make it happen
Obituaries for May 23, 2001
Editorial: Despite the complaints, police need to enforce traffic laws in school zones
Woodburn fire captain publishes book for emergency responders: "Scenes of Compassion" breaks new ground for emergency responders in dealing with survivors at the scene
St. Paul softball
Woodburn tennis
Gervais track
Police logs for May 23, 2001
North Marion track
City annexes landlocked properties into city limits
Generations come together for a second edition of St. Paul's popular Foxfile book
Woodburn track
Births for May 23, 2001
North Marion baseball
St. Paul track
May 16, 2001
Woodburn track
North Marion tennis
St. Paul track
St. Paul softball
Births for May 16, 2001
Register now for archaeology class that includes hands-on lessons at Woodburn's Ice Age dig
North Marion track
Editorial: Urban renewal district provides long-term funding, vision for downtown improvements
Urban renewal district: "Mayor's Alley" would focus attention on a pedestrian thoroughfaire, forcing businesses to move their storefronts and make improvements
Police launch crosswalk sting May 17-June 26 in school zones, downtown area
Obituaries for May 16, 2001
Urban renewal district: Officials say timing is the key to Woodburn's succes
Agriculture, landscaping classes prepare WHS students for the future
City approves plans for new retirement center, assisted liviing complex
City finally agrees to annex 8 acres for expansion of Woodburn Company Stores outlet mall
Police logs for May 16, 2001
May 9, 2001
Police logs for May 9, 2001
Editorial: Interpretive Center would bring Woodburn's Ice Age past -- and its future -- into perspective
Police bust internet credit card fraud ring
Proposed utility paves way for Hubbard road repairs
City now requires permits to dig for fossils
Woodburn bids for interpretive center
Births for May 9, 2001
St. Paul rallies around 7-year-old Daniel McKay, as he struggles with leukemia .... again
Donation puts new computers in classrooms at St. Paul Parochial
Obituaries for May 9, 2001
Drug bust spurs efforts to organize Neighborhood Watch program
City renewal plans call for business turnaround
Chemeketa Community College selects new superintendent
Timing key to success for urban renewal district
Woodburn mourns deaths of two educators: counselor Caroline Greene and second-grade teacher Renae Costly
Form follows function -- and an artist follows his dream
Memorial Day ceremonies begin at 10:30 a.m. at Belle Passi Cemetery
May 2, 2001
Gervais baseball
North Marion tennis
Gervais makes its move with chess club
Woodburn boys tennis
North Marion softball
Gervais track
Births for May 2, 2001
Police logs for May 2, 2001
Woodburn track
Obituaries for May 2, 2001
Two men arrested Friday following George Street drug bust
Officials sing praises of after-school programs; school board approves funding for expanded rally, water polo and more at WHS
Editorial: State Rep. Cliff Zauner expresses his frustration with state spending and how slowly the wheels of change turn. It's a familiar story
AgriFrozen employees may qualify for benefits under NAFTA
Hanging 'em up: Long-time City League basketball icon Earl "the Pearl" Doman calls it quits at age 63, benched by ankle problems
House of Zion seeks donations to build job training center
Building the budget: Woodburn school budget clears its first hurdle as officials work to keep up with growing, diverse student population
Woodburn abandons year-round school, adopts more traditional calendar
Teamwork key for Woodburn Together as it recognizes local businesses, volunteers for their efforts
Aurura race car driver Gordon Lemons killed during practice laps at Lebanon speedway
Bomb scare closes Woodburn post office Friday morning
Neighbors balk at skate park plan
April 25, 2001
Transient arrested after allegedly attacking a man outside Stonehedge Court Apartments
City gets a facelift during annual spring clean up day
Editorial: Clean up day proves just how valuable a little volunteerism is to our community
New intersection in sight for Aurora
Hubbard water project nears completion
Neighbors balk at skate park plan
Obituaries for April 25, 2001
Program urges Woodburn to buy books for local schools
Library hosts brown bag lunchtime lecture series
Births for April 25, 2001
Loud car stereo blasts drug suspect
Meth bust surprises trio
Police reserves give Hubbard a facelift
Children plant a forest behind Heritage Elementary, hoping to attract butterflies
North Marion readies for 51st May Day celebration
Depth of the Heart: Seven teens incarcerated at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility express themselves in a new book
Police log for April 25, 2001
Council hears opposition to its plan to annex "islands" into city limits
Gervais track
North Marion tennis
North Marion baseball
Woodburn track
North Marion track
A Golden Pond: The long-neglected pond behind Brooks Elementary gets a new life as classrooms move outdoors to study nature
April 18, 2001
Woodburn boys tennis
North Marion track
St. Paul track
Duffer's Open draws more than 120 golfers
North Marion baseball
Woodburn track
North Marion tennis
WHS student contracts meningococcal disease
Even teens find time to ponder the meaning of Easter
Easter: Pastor reaches out with a message of hope
Obituaries for April 18, 2001
Planning Commission rejects proposal to build more apartments
Editorial: Community involvement is dwindling, a sad sign of the times
State grants money to study feasibility of tourist train
Schools dim at high energy costs
Truck broadsided turning onto 219
Police seize drugs in series of busts Friday
Farmers left out in the cold by Agri-Frozen closure
Hubbard man sentenced after setting fire that killed 2 dogs, 6 cats
Births for April 18, 2001
Eagle Scout restores the overgrown pond at Brooks Elementary so that teachers, students can study nature in an outdoor classroom
GHS student Andrew Steinkamp will tour Washingtin, D.C.
Police logs for April 18, 2001
Washington man killed on I-5 near Brooks
A helping hand: North Marion High students arise on a day off to clean two local cemeteries despite adverse conditions
North Marion celebrates May Day in style
April 11, 2001
Gervais track
Gervais pageant benefits Rodney Miller Foundation
Nine Willamette Ballet students earn honors, right to attend prestigious program
WHS speech team sweeps district competition
Births for April 11, 2001
Woodburn track
North Marion baseball
Woodburn Fire District has trouble finding volunteers
Editorial: New voucher program will give a boost to Woodburn's Saturday Market
Preschool program creates connections for students at North Marion
St. Paul softball
Obituaries for April 11, 2001
North Marion track
Police logs for April 11, 2001
High school moves forward with new international degree program
New program sets higher standards for Gervais students
Pysanky: Ukranian Easter egg tradition carries on at middle school
Club helps seniors find their way on the Internet
Rotary Club hosts Woodburn Walkabout, a 4.8 mile walking tour, on April 28
April 4, 2001
Editorial: Let's all show our support for the tulip festival by joining this weekend's events
Eagle Scout project blossoms as more than 3,000 daffodils sprout at Belle Passi Cemetery
Joni Harms performs Saturday
Spring garden seminar is Saturday, with how-to classes on trees, shrubs, hanging planters, composting and more
Whiskey Hill Jazz Band performs Saturday
Obituaries for the week of April 4, 2001
Skate park supporters, led by WHS freshman, prepare to raise as much as $200,000
Joni Harms concert, tractor show, garden events highlight Saturday festival events
Congresswoman Hooley visits with workers displaced by AgriFrozen closure
Police logs for the week of April 4, 2001
Labansky concert benefits Marion County Search and Rescue Unit
Births for the week of April 4, 2001
Woodburn man plans 600-mile bicycle trek along the Mississippi
Woodburn Thunder soccer
North Marion softball
North Marion baseball
WHS students learn about business during trip to Hawaii
Gervais track
Woodburn baseball
March 28, 2001
Police logs for March 28, 2001
Hubbard will build skate park for teens
Editorial: Will a skate park keep kids out of trouble? That all depends.
Hubbard's Gina Audritsh accepts the challenge and climbs Seattle's tallest building to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Cesar Chavez celebration planned for Saturday
Moles and Gophers: Nearly 230 people turn out for garden seminar
Obituaries for the week of March 28, 2001
Check your own books April 2 during the library's fifth annual Check-it-out-Yourself Day
City OKs plans to build Safeway shopping center at 211-99E intersection
Woodburn track
Paper hearts raise more than $3,200 for Woodburn food bank
Library class teaches beginners how to set up free email accounts, use the internet
St. Paul track
North Marion baseball
School district targets "key" people with information campaign
Math Counts for FPMS eighth-grader Andrew Delacy, the only Woodburn student to enter and win in a statewide math competition
Births for March 28, 2001
March 21, 2001
St. Paul voters approve tax increase that will fund city services
Donation drive benefits Humane Society of the Willamette Valley
Obituaries for March 21, 2001
Woodburn schools consider changing vacation calendar
Jerry Cotter beats incumbent Jacquee Blalock for seat on Woodburn Fire Board
Silverton Hospital expands local services with new medical and diagnostic center
Editorial: New Chamber director faces challenges as Woodburn grows into a bigger, more diverse community
Woodburn hires Jerry Wheeler, an experienced chamber director from Wisconsin, to head Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
Births for March 21, 2001
Making his mark: Dylan Christensen wins first prize in a bookmark competition sponsored by the Oregon Reading Association
Hope: St. Luke teacher Anne Ropar discovers what it means to be a teacher after spending a year working with impoverished children in Chile slum
Census: Woodburn population tops 20,000; Hispanic population now 50.1 percent
Author shares tales of the West during lecture April 8 at city hall
North Marion baseball
Woodburn boys tennis
USA volleyball
City League basketball
Police logs for March 21, 2001
North Marion softball
March 14, 2001
Spring preview: Woodburn track
Woodburn golf
Spring preview: North Marion tennis
North Marion baseball
Spring preview: North Marion golf
Nearly 600 wrestlers descend on Woodburn High Saturday for the middle school state championships. The event is the largest middle school wrestling tournament on the West Coast.
Sowing the fields: Oregon Farm Worker Ministry volunteer Sara Meza-Romero brings faith to the fields
Frank Lloyd Wright house finally arrives in Woodburn
Editorial: A plan to create Elvis Presley Day simply doesn't warrant the consideration of our state Legislature
State suspends teacher's license following allegations about internet pornography
Zauner introduces bill that would create swan hunting season
Obituaries for the week of March 14, 2001
Man charged after in fire that killed 8 dogs and cats
Births for the week of March 14, 2001
Police report for the week of March 14, 2001
Storyteller shares "Wise Women Stories" March 25 at City Hall
Eagle Scout candidate Kevin Wolf leads a project to build hallway benches for his fellow students at Gervais High
Police make livability a higher priority
March 7, 2001
Historic house stops in Woodburn Saturday on its way to the Oregon Garden
Suess turned loose during birthday celebration at Brooks school
Snack shack: Lunch counters are flourishing in Woodburn
Obituaries for the week of March 7, 2001
New management helps Woodburn retain police officers
Editorial: So far, so good. District 38 Representative Cliff Zauner seems to be keeping his word about listening to voters
Preview: Woodburn High track and field
A bittersweet ending: After a 25-0 season, poor shooting dooms the Lady Bucks at the Class 1A state tournament
North Marion boys basketball
North Marion girls basketball
Preview: North Marion baseball
School district answers to parents during day-long workshop Saturday
Husky boosters under the gun to finish new dugouts, need donations
Births for the week of March 7, 2001
Gervais wrestling
City adopts revised budget with funds for tourism brochure
February 28, 2001
North Marion wrestling
Gervais wrestling
Jason Horton: Local teams are having an amazing season ... they need your support
North Marion boys basketball
Police logs for the week of February 28, 2001
Obituaries for the week of February 28, 2001
Mayor: Skateboard park, community center, downtown revitalization among city's top priorities for 2001
Three die in two separate incidents last week in Brooks
214 interchange improvements finally make it onto state's construction schedule
Get a Clue: Gervais teens have fun solving elaborate kidnapping mystery
Good morning: At Washington Elementary, it's Yolanda Arrellano's job to make sure every student starts the day with a greeting and a smile
Editorial: Jacquee Blalock is best candidate for Woodburn Fire Board
Woodburn Fire Board: Challenger Jerry Cotter focuses on recruiting volunteers, replacing equipment
Births for the week of February 28, 2001
Woodburn Fire Board: Incumbent Jacquee Blalock sees money as a major issue
Frank Lloyd Wright house moves piece by piece through Woodburn on its way to Oregon Garden
Dreams die hard: WHS star Enrique Sandoval turns his life around on the basketball court
City begins to study water treatment options
New program gets kids, parents, teachers to read ... together
February 21, 2001
North Marion wrestling
Zauner sponsors bill that would give cities control over state highways
Editorial: With mayor's annual speech, First Citizen banquet this week, Woodburn has a lot to talk about
Police logs for the week of February 21, 2001
St. Paul girls basketball
North Marion girls basketball
Police arrest 5 men in connection with high school break-in, other thefts
North Marion swimming
Bridge will be replaced over summer
Eight injured in crash on Highway 214
Woodburn wrestling
Gervais wrestling
North Marion boys basketball
Obituaries for the week of February 21, 2001
Bond failure leaves fire department unable to keep up with repairs
Births for the week of February 21, 2001
North Marion 'report card' only tells half the story, according to administrators
New crosswalk unveiled on Highway 214 in front of Woodburn High
Heritage protests state's report card, 'low' score
Chinese dragon gives students a chance to try their hands at art
Jobs, trouble at home cited as WHS students' top reasons for dropping out
February 14, 2001
Births for the week of February 14, 2001
North Marion girls basketball
North Marion wrestling
North Marion boys basketball
North Marion swimming
Woodburn wrestling
Gervais wrestling
Gervais girls basketball
Gervais boys basketball
Woodburn photographer Dan Dinges' work featured in exhbit at the World Forestry Center
Police logs for the week of February 14, 2001
Obituaries for the week of February 14, 2001
Congresswoman Darlene Holey presents WHS students with a Congressional Award in recognition of their work to make Highway 214 safe
Even after losing their season finale at Willamette Valley Christian, St. Paul returns to the playoffs for the first time in 8 years
Lady Bucks remain unbeaten, with wins over Willamette Valley Christian and Chehalem Valley Academy
Editorial: Woodburn's proposed urban renewal district will, at last, offer solutions for downtown
Leaders in the making: North Marion High students help youngsters develop reading skills
Greyhound bus terminal moves to corner of Front, Grant streets
Distinguished Service Awards: Mayor Dick Jennings named Senior First Citizen, Terri Berkey Robinson named Junior First Citizen
New Woodburn Crossing Conference Center fills need in business community
Gervais woman apparently drowned after falling in ditch
Glatt Gallery will host Tulip Festival art show March 20-April 22
Husband, wife dead in apparent murder, suicide
Fitness for life: Educators hope to reverse trend of too many overweight kids and fewer PE classes
February 7, 2001
North Marion swimming
Woodburn girls basketball
Gervais boys basketball
North Marion wrestling
Gervais girls basketball
St. Paul boys basketball
North Marion girls basketball
North Marion boys basketball
St. Paul girls basketball
Gervais boys basketball
Births for the week of February 7, 2001
Former fitness trainer Jason Nida named pastor of Woodburn Christian Church
Colby Fleck wins geography bee for second straight year
Obituaries for the week of February 7, 2001
Update: ODOT meets with WHS students to review plans for Highway 214 improvements
Donald's new police station is shaping up; volunteer needed
Ventriloquist, magic show for kids is Feb. 17 at City Hall
OLCC will revoke topless bar's liquor license
Being bought: Revisit three real estate professionals and hear their perspective on Woodburn's tough housing market
Give yourself a Valentine during Heart Healthy Day, a health fair for women Feb. 10
Editorial: Even while governors descended on Portland last week, the question of what to do about the West's burgeoning energy crisis and impending rate increases remains a hot topic
Aurora teens OK after spending a night lost on the Pudding River
January 31, 2001
Chamber receives 24 applications for director position; committee prepares to interview top applicants
City council approves controversial retirement center plans
Laundry room fire forces evacuation at Woodburn High
Editorial: In a small town like Woodburn, impending closures nad layoffs can hit pretty hard. Let's hope we can rebound quickly.
Obituaries for the January 31, 2001
214 update: Construction begins on crosswalk in front of Woodburn High
AgriFrozen: Farmers, many still seeking damages over AgriPac failure two years ago, will sue AgriFrozen to recover losses on last year's crops
Dinner, dance and auction benefit St. Paul Parochial School
Woodburn Rite Aid store will close in February; liquidation sale begins next week
AgriFrozen: Impending closure hits farmers hard
Woodburn boys basketball
Auction benefits North Marion sports programs
St. Paul girls basketball
North Marion swimming
Woodburn girls basketball
Gervais boys basketball
North Marion wrestling
Barracuda swim team
North Marion boys basketball
North Marion girls basketball
Gervais girls basketball
St. Paul boys basketball
Putting a faithful foot forward: Andrey Chernishov leads the way for Old Believer youth by setting an example in academics and student involvement
Police logs for January 31, 2001
January 24, 2001
Hiding under an Ice Aged rock? Then you'll need these web links to understand why Woodburn is at the top of a National Parks list for a new pre-historic museum and interpretive center
Random acts of kindness: WHS students hope hugs, kind words will make their world a better place
Report cards: Gervais Superintendent Dave Nuss is proud of the improved rating his schools receive
"C" for confusing: Oregon schools earned higher marks on this year's state report cards. So why isn't that good news? Because the grades don't mean a thing.
Gerais High dedicates its athletic fields to 50s coach Ordie Hoye at ceremony April 21
AgriFrozen Foods, Woodburn's largest employer, will shut down by June
Four Square Church marks 70th anniversary, dedicates new wing during Jan. 13 ceremony
Motel murder suspect arraigned Tuesday on first-degree murder charges
After years of lobbying, Gervais will get a traffic light, turn lanes and crosswalk at the intersection of Highway 99E and Douglas Avenue
Food bank needs donations
Obituaries for the week of January 24, 2001
On-site treatment plant planned for Woodburn ashfill site
Gervais girls basketball
Woodburn swimming
North Marion boys basketball
North Marion girls basketball
Woodburn girls basketball
Eddie Serrano and Tyler Holmgram move forward in National Geographic geography bee
North Marion swimming
Gervais boys basketball
New preschool prepares North Marion tots for school with lessons on everything from colors to friendship
Woodburn wrestling
North Marion wrestling
St. Paul girls basketball
Births for the week of January 24, 2001
Police logs for the week of January 24, 2001
Report cards: Woodburn schools show improvement
Local report card results and links
Budget cuts will impact programs at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility
Experts agree that Woodburn is the best location for a proposed prehistoric museum and interpretive center focusing on the Missoula Floods and Ice Age fossils
Update: Crews begin improvements on Highway 214
January 17, 2001
Chemeketa collects local photos for art exhibit
A journey in administration: Long-time St. Luke teacher Sister Carolyn Hall finds a new path to guide children as the school's interim principal
Grant could help Gervais youth design art exhibit, mural
Sunday blaze leaves Gervais home empty
Lecture series focuses on Lewis and Clark Expedition, Native Americans and Oregon pioneers
Births for the week of January 17, 2001
Bomb threat rattles NN high school; officials criticized for delaying notification of parents, school staff
Police arrest 18-year-old Salem man in connection with knife attack outside Young Street Market
St. Paul voters will decide again on a ballot measure to fund city services
The changing face of hope: For people like Richard Austria, still recovering from a brain injury, the Northwest Neurodevelopmental Training Center provides hope, help
State officials will hear local concerns about Highway 214 safety, expansion during a meeting January 18 at City Hall
Oregon Turf and Tree Farms, on of Oregon's largest turf growers, is taking up root in Woodburn, and throughout Oregon
Three OSU alums recount their journey to Arizona and the Fiesta Bowl to witness the Beavers' record-setting victory over Notre Dame
California author reads her book, shares experiences with Woodburn first-graders
Police logs for the week of January 17, 2001
Obituaries for the week of January 17, 2001
Closure of six DMV offices not expected to affect Woodburn office
Editorial: Politics grabs state Rep. Cliff Zauner by the lapels ... and teaches him a quick lesson about power and politics in the aftermath of an incident involving ODOT officials
Gervais officials respond to pleas for speed bumps in front of Sacred Heart School
Woodburn wrestling
North Marion girls basketball
Gervais boys and girls basketball
North Marion boys basketball
Woodburn girls basketball
North Marion swimming
North Marion wrestling
NM Boosters host benefit auction February 3
Woodburn Invitational Swim Meet: more than 300 swimmers compete at annual event; Woodburn boys take fourth overall, girls take sixth; North Marion boys take seventh, girls finish 16th
Woodburn boys basketball
St. Paul girls basketball
Woodburn wrestling
January 10, 2001
Update: Contractors prepare bids for improvements on Highway 214 near Woodburn High
North Marion boys basketball
Editorial: Republicans, Democrats need to compromise
Work halts on new shopping center, developers complain about "prohibitive" fees and charges
New Year's Eve murder suspects appear before a grand jury
Police logs for the week of January 10, 2001
Second teen arrested in connection with Purr Purr the kitten's burning death
Donations, planning and hard work pay off as St. Luke School dedicates its new playground
Woodburn girls basketball
Doug Templeton, Woodburn Carcraft, named "Business of the Year" by the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
Gervais city council has full agenda
Don Judson, president of Mid-Valley Bank, takes the gavel as president of the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
North Marion wrestling
North Marion girls basketball
Deaths for the week of January 10, 2001
St. Paul boys basketball
First baby born in 2001
St. Paul girls basketball
North Marion swimming
Woodburn wrestling
Downtown shooting suspect arrested
Births for the week of January 10, 2001
January 3, 2001
Buzz Ramsey: Winter Steelhead strategies
The Year in Sports
Editorial: Signs, signals, plans for Highway 214 are an indicator that ODOT is finally listening to local concerns
Woodburn School District seeks three applicants for its budget committee
Police seek information about downtown shooting, suspect
New Year's Eve shooting death mars Sunday party
I really want to serve the people: Cliff Zauner begins his first term at the Oregon Legislature
I'm looking forward to what's next: Juley Gianella mulls over her accomplishments as she leaves the Legislature
Police logs for the week of January 3, 2001
Nurseryman Doug Femrite chooses compost over chemicals, a new trend in Oregon agriculture. Part 3 of a three-part series.
Deaths for the week of January 3, 2001
City prepares to remodel old downtown garage into maintenance shop for city vehicles
Transportation issues top agenda for Walt Nichols, Woodburn's newest city councilor
Births for the week of January 3, 2001
Woodburn Public Library offers how-to class for internet users
Chemeketa, Glatt Gallery offer winter term art classes
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