Now Hear This: Canby

News and More: Councilors debate the appointment of a new planning commissioner, whose application some felt was overly political. Police see a rise in vehicle break-ins and car prowls. The owners of a neglected 21-acre nursery south of Canby hope to transform it into a premier wedding destination.
Canby Conversation: The music. The dance. The costumes. The...200 kids? It could only be that elegant Canby tradition, "The Nutcracker," presented by Allegro Dance Studio. Director Amanda Staehely joins to give us a sneak peak of this weekend's brand-new production.
After the Break: Spencer Labunski, general manager of iFLY Portland, tells us why he thinks he has the best job in the world. Plus, the legendary football coach who'll let you pee — but only if you're quiet about it — on Canby Then.
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News and More: The design options for the Canby splash pad are out, and some residents think they don't hold water. The final phase of the Tofte Farms subdivision is set to be reviewed by the planning commission. The downtown quiet zone enters its final phase of approval. Meet two of the guys responsible for "Lighting Up the Night" each year.
Canby Conversation: Real-life lounge singers — excuse me, restaurant lounge singers — Rebecca and Ray Hardiman make their first appearance on the Canby Now Podcast to tell us about helping to usher in the digital age of music (sorta) and whether or not jazz is polarizing and to talk all things The Carpenters. After the break, they give us a sampling of their smooth and nostalgic stylings, which are quickly becoming a staple at many local events, from First Thursday to the Cutsforth's Cruise-In.
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News and More: The man responsible for a drunk driving crash that killed a Molalla mother and four young children will spend his next 34 years in prison. More concerns about Canby’s drinking water bubbled over onto social media this week. Hey, gimme five...A! Canby football will play down at 5A in 2020.
Canby Conversation: Calvin LeSueur, the city's Economic Development Tourism Coordinator and Professional Canby Now Podcast Guest, returns to talk about one of the community's favorite annual events: Light Up the Night! The twinklies are coming to downtown Canby this Friday.
After the Break: Friends of the Canby Public Library Chair Joyce Ares tells about the ever-popular Christmas Tour of Homes fundraiser. Support the library, and nose around a bit inside your neighbors' homes — what could be better? Plus, the colorful story of a champion sharpshooter on Canby Then.
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News and More: Parents' rights in education was again a topic of conversation at the Molalla River School District. Sixth-grader Bella Capra is making Christmas merry and bright for some of our overseas service members. Pastry chef Bethany Zito shares about her business, B's Bake Shoppe, coming to the Dahlia next spring.
Canby Conversation: On the Canby Conversation today, we head to one of our favorite places on earth: Canby Grove. Francke shares why that is, while Shelly Goeppner and Aaron Hemry give us all the juicy details on this weekend's Christmas at the Grove. 
After the Break: Operation Snuggle founder and "Chief Snuggler" Dawn Depner tells us about one of the area's most unique and beloved outreaches, happening this Saturday at Baker Prairier Middle School. And Canby Music owner Brian Haines strums a banjo and gives a special message about buying local.
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News and More: A group of can move forward with plans to turn their land south of Canby into a large cannabis growing operation. The Canby Transgender Alliance urges the city officials to foster sensitivity and inclusion toward all. The Canby School District schedules bond development meetings.
Canby Conversation: His name is Mike Merrill, but you know him as Pappy, of Pappy's Greasy Spoon. In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, we asked him to teach us how to cook. It went about as well as could be expected.
After the Break: We catch up with Elf 314 to hear about this year's Letters to Santa campaign, a uniquely Canby holiday outreach. Finally, on Canby Then, revisiting the strange (but happy!) story of Charley Sturgis. 
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Canby teachers are reminding district of their past sacrifices, as their bargaining stand-off over salary increases, insurance contributions and other issues appears headed for mediation. Two new companies, boasting a combined 220 employees, are eyeing a move from Tualatin to the Canby Industrial Park.
Collection bins have peppered the community, as Canby Kiwanis preps for its 61st annual Community Food and Toy Drive. This incredible local effort has served thousands of families and children in our community. Longtime volunteers Todd Gary and Bob Hill join us today to tell why they do it.
Finally, local Rauline McCoy shares about the latest on her incredible 10-year-old daughter, Eva, who is fighting for her life after an emergency liver transplant at Seattle Children's Hospital. And Renee Fuerst, of Canby Foursquare Church, shares about a brand-new event helping ring in the holiday season this year.
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The Molalla River School District community is discussing the role of teachers and parents after the school board passed a controversial proclamation last month. A Canby law firm has again prevailed in their case against Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority on the vaping ban. The city of Aurora is appealing the state's recent decision to approve the Aurora State Airport Master Plan.
It's a real treat on the Canby Conversation today as we host Scott Hatteberg, former Oakland A's catcher and a central character in the best-selling book and film Moneyball. The story you haven't heard is how the future big-league star first tested the baseball waters as a catcher. Believe it or not, it happened right hear in Canby.
Joy Strube takes off her Canby Now hat to share about a new Clackamas County initiative aimed at improving equity in Canby and two other communities. Finally, our long-awaited profile of a 1970s rodeo cowboy, on Canby Then. 
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"There's no reason we shouldn't live in beauty." This simple sentiment lies at the heart of the new nonprofit, Canby Area Beautification (CAB), whose mission is to make sure Canby lives up to its nickname, "The Garden Spot." And it's also a sentiment that motivates artist Cathy Rae Smith, founding member and president of CAB, and also the visionary behind the sprawling mural outside the Canby Public Library. She joins on the Canby Conversation today to talk about both.
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Today's guest accomplished something that no other man who ever lived can claim. Don't miss the incredible true story of Dan Gable, the greatest wrestler in the history of the sport, and the only time he ever lost: to a kid from Canby High School named Larry Owings.
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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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