Now Hear This: Canby

Canby is the best public school volleyball team in the state, and Cougars Ruby Kayser and Daley McLellan join to recap their remarkable run to third place in the state tournament this weekend.

In honor of Veterans Day, Marine drill sergeant Clark "Doc" Hickman whips us into shape, and tells us about his recent Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. Finally, Canby Music Store says farewell to a beloved and longtime employee.

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A new winery is coming to the Aurora area, thanks to Clackamas County's approval last week of the Butteville Road Winery near Charbonneau. Speaking of new, Canby Gifts and Toys is ready to open any day now at the Dahlia Building. Mary Hanlon, of Hanlon Development, and Maya Kinley-Hanlon come on to tell us about the crafting of this shopping experience, where they'll be offering wares you can't find anywhere else. Finally, Greg Perez gives us the scoop on Canby's Veterans Day Celebration at 11:30 Nov. 11 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Highway 99E.

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First episode after Halloween, and we are stuffed with candy. Also, news. Get the latest on some sad news from Canby Grove, downtown's newest store, the Canby firefighters serving down in California and a cornhole tournament that raised over $30,000 for a local girl battling cancer. And more!

Also, we catch up with the cast and crew of Canby High School Theatre's newest production, and Francke reveals his shocking connection to John Cariani, playwright of Almost, Maine. Finally, we help celebrate Canby Builders Supply's birthday. They sure look good for 70 (especially in that blue!)

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The demonic dog of Fifth Street. The ghostly Volkswagen Beetle. The terror on Goat Mountain. The strange lights in the skies over Canby. The restless spirits that roamed Fairview hospital in Salem. The phone call from beyond the veil.

It's Halloween in Canby, and we're taking a break from the news to bring you something a little...spookier. Hear 20 real-life stories of residents' firsthand experiences with the strange, the paranormal and the unexplained. From Bigfoot to UFOs to good, old-fashioned devil dogs, these are true stories you can't find anywhere else.

Featuring vocal talent from the cast and crew of Canby High School Theatre's production of Almost, Maine, and the Canby Now Podcast team.

Cast (in alphabetical order): Tanner Bedortha, Tyler Clawson, Jon Edelkamp, Ed Grautski, Lee Hepler, Tyler Francke, Josiah Keen, Hannah Ray Lambert, Sarah Link, Hannah Sasek, Joy Strube and James Walton

Looking for a spooky adventure this year? Just down the road, Rocky Smith of NW Ghost Tours tells us all about the haunted history of the area. And Calvin LeSueur from the city of Canby, gets us ready for the tricks and treats going on downtown this Halloween, including a brand-new live show from the Canby Now Podcast!

Canby Nowloween Live Show: https://www.facebook.com/events/canby-nowloween/

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The Route 99 Roadhouse outside Canby is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in town, and that seems to be true. Staff say the place is crawling with the ghosts of once-living people. Or, possibly, with cats. We're not really sure.

Also, Bob Oblack of the Clackamette Mineral and Gem Club tells us about a rocking (and free!) event at the fairgrounds. And finally, on Canby Then, the tragic and disturbing story of Florence Sohn (TW/CW: murder, attempted suicide).

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It's a good Odd-fashioned pizza party today on the Canby Now Podcast, as we welcome Mike Sublett of Odd Moe's, which is finally open in the Safeway retail complex for take-out and delivery. 

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A consultant hired by the city tells us everything that's terrible about downtown Canby (and how to fix it). Also, we learn about the remarkable history of Mark Prairie, one of the oldest one-room schoolhouses still standing in Oregon — and the family that's trying to save it. Finally, the director of The Canby Center talks about a new grant from Clackamas County that will help them better serve those in need. 

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AT&T is set to find out this week if the Canby City Council will be sympathetic to their appeal for a proposed 130-foot stealth monopole near Highway 99E, or if they're...barking up the wrong tree. Every year, thousands around the world tune in to webcams following the lives of the brown bears of Brooks River, Alaska. Local artist Marsha Kearns Chez is one of them, and she tells all about this strange ritual we are now obsessed with. Canby gives retiring City Administrator Rick Robinson a fond send-off. Finally, Tyler us his latest movie review. And no, I'm not joking.

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Canby's TMK Creamery just rolled out their newest creation: a smooth, small batch vodka made from fresh milk, forever giving all new meaning to the term "milk drunk." Canby's newest restaurant is Wayward Sandwiches, a sandwich shop and wine bar that opens this week at the Dahlia. Their team shows us around and tell us all about their approach: high quality, locally sourced food, prepared with culinary flair, served with zero pretension. Finally, Canby Then brings the story of the CHS grad who did what had never been done before or since: beat the legendary Dan Gable on the wrestling mat.

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