Staff Columns
Published: 5/14/2013 9:22:44 AM
I didn’t expect Salem to have a deep seedy underbelly of gangland activity when I moved to the state capital three years ago. Salem was supposed to be a town busy with political comings and goings during the day and relatively quiet otherwise.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:06:06 PM
Three months into my life as a reporter at the Woodburn Independent and I am further realizing why the great journalist H.L. Mencken called this the “life of kings.
Our Editorial
Published: 5/14/2013 9:24:13 AM
We have just passed the one-year mark for the Woodburn High School fire that severely damaged the north end of the high school building.
While the student body and staff have tried to move on, it’s apparent from walking through the halls that they have been unable to do so.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:39:16 PM
There has been an influx of vehicle crashes of late, and it’s important to remember that, although the weather is improving, we still need to be careful on the roads.
Published: 5/7/2013 4:17:54 PM
Despite admitting the Woodburn School District will have to make some cuts this year, Interim Superintendent Chuck Ransom has stepped out in good faith by making changes in the administration.
Letters to the Editor
Published: 5/7/2013 4:25:37 PM
Re-elect Aurora Fire Board
To the editor:
The heart and soul of the Aurora Fire Protection District are 35 men and women that volunteer to serve the district.
Published: 5/14/2013 9:23:33 AM
Community safety should be fire district’s first priority
To the editor:
I want to share my thoughts and concerns regarding the upcoming Aurora Fire District Board of Directors elections.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:30:23 PM
Former fire volunteer worried about future
To the editor:
This is in response to what Deb Garner said are the reasons for combining the Donald and Aurora volunteer associations.
Guest Opinions
Published: 5/21/2013 2:38:26 PM
By Rep. Betty Komp
State Representative from House District 22
At the Capitol right now, we’re working on an exciting bill to help improve student success in classrooms all over Oregon.
Published: 5/7/2013 4:30:32 PM
By Patti Milne
Marion County Commissioner
Right here in Marion County there are fantastic volunteers, outstanding leaders and even some heroes. These individuals, who selflessly commitment to improve their community and the lives of others, work steadfastly among us, never drawing attention to themselves.
Births
Published: 5/7/2013 3:11:19 PM
Garibaldo
Eric Zayden Garibaldo, son of Erica and Felipe Garibaldo of Woodburn, was born at 10:18 p.m. April 10, 2013, at Silverton Hospital.
At birth, he weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 21 inches.
Published: 5/14/2013 9:01:53 AM
Vargas Soto
Aaliyah Victoria Vargas Soto, daughter of Katia Soto Diaz and Victor Vargas Torres of Hubbard, was born at 8:52 a.m. April 26, 2013, at Silverton Hospital.
Sports
Published: 5/14/2013 12:56:52 PM
Woodburn Alumni Tournament
The Woodburn High School boys basketball program will hold an alumni basketball tournament this Friday and Saturday.
Registration is limited to graduates of Woodburn High School, and the entry cost is $200 per team.
Published: 5/14/2013 1:04:51 PM
North Marion brothers Austin and Ethan Berkey both qualified for the Class 4A/3A/2A/1A boys tennis state championships in the singles bracket.
Austin, a junior, defeated his freshman brother in three sets in the Special District 2 semifinals May 8 at Portland Tennis Center, 7-6, 4-6, 6-3.
Published: 5/14/2013 1:17:02 PM
The Gervais Cougars are heading back to the playoffs after defeating the Amity Warriors 13-9 on May 7 in the final league game of the season.
The victory gives the Cougars (7-13, 6-6 West Valley) home-field advantage in the league playoffs that will determine the third and final West Valley team to qualify for the state tournament next week.
Published: 5/14/2013 1:18:31 PM
Gervais sophomore Jordan Milkovich had a career-day at the Regis Twilight Meet on Friday, setting a pair of personal records, including a throw of 154-9 in javelin to set the new Gervais High School record.
Published: 5/14/2013 1:32:12 PM
The North Marion softball team had a difficult run in the Tri-Valley Conference this season, finishing fifth out of six teams after losing 9-8 at Madras on Friday.
Published: 5/14/2013 1:38:56 PM
Rodolfo Hernandez had set personal records in the 200 and 400 earlier in the season, and the Woodburn junior put a new feather in his cap after placing first in both events against South Albany in the Bulldogs’ final regular season meet of the season.
Published: 5/14/2013 1:45:07 PM
After finishing with the top score at the District 7 Tournament last week at OGA Golf Course, Doug Pomeroy has his eyes set on the top prize at the OSAA 3A/2A/1A State Tournament.
Published: 5/14/2013 1:48:12 PM
The Kennedy baseball team scored a crucial 4-3 victory in Molalla against the Country Christian Cougars on May 7 to give the Trojans the inside track on a third consecutive Special District 2 Conference title
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Published: 5/14/2013 1:51:40 PM
Gervais’ quartet of softball seniors, from left Amy Stott, Maya Jaramillo, Kora Phillips and Selene Ortiz, bid farewell to friends and family at the Lady Cats’ final home game of the year on May 7.
Published: 5/14/2013 1:54:52 PM
A year after placing fifth in the conference and getting bounced in the play-in round of the state playoffs, the North Marion baseball team claimed its first Tri-Valley Conference title with a 10-2 win over the Gladstone Gladiators on May 6.
Published: 5/7/2013 1:29:58 PM
Former Woodburn High School student Kristin Best celebrated a trip to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division III volleyball tournament with her University of Puget Sound teammates last week with an invitation to the home of UPS President Ronald Thompson.
Published: 5/7/2013 1:34:45 PM
St. Paul student athlete Katie Jo Coleman signed a national letter of intent to play volleyball and basketball at AIB College of Business for the 2013-14 season.
Published: 5/7/2013 1:36:00 PM
Woodburn Alumni Tournament
The Woodburn High School boys basketball program will hold an alumni basketball tournament on May 17 and 18.
Registration is limited to graduates of Woodburn High School, and the entry cost is $200 per team.
Published: 5/7/2013 1:58:20 PM
The North Marion boys tennis team’s recent 5-3 home victory over Stayton on Thursday concludes the regular season for the Huskies and ushers in the start of District Championships this week in Portland.
Published: 5/7/2013 1:59:50 PM
The Virtue First organization will celebrate a number of local individuals, businesses and organizations from Woodburn and Marion County on Thursday at the Virtue First Awards in Mount Angel.
Published: 5/7/2013 2:01:02 PM
North Marion
The Huskies’ softball team is trying to climb into third place in the Tri-Valley Conference after winning three of its past four games, including two of three in the past week.
Published: 5/7/2013 2:10:02 PM
Kennedy
Wyatt Rodriguez hit a grand slam in the fourth inning of Friday’s 20-4 victory over visiting Central Linn. The Trojans rallied back from a 3-1 deficit in the third inning to easily handle the Cobras and stay tied atop the Special District 2 standings with two weeks left in the regular season.
Published: 5/7/2013 2:37:32 PM
Woodburn
Jerry Lopez won a pair of events in a dual meet at Lebanon High School on May 1 to lead the Woodburn boys track and field team to five victories against the Warriors.
Published: 5/7/2013 2:46:15 PM
Pat O’Dell should be sleeping. It’s around midnight in early January of 1985, and he’s on a bus back to North Marion after an evening of basketball in Sweet Home.
Published: 5/21/2013 11:14:29 AM
The Kennedy boys golf team finished in fifth place out of 14 teams in the 3A/2A/1A State Championship at Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell on May 13-14.
Published: 5/21/2013 11:21:00 AM
Eight errors, 21 hits and 22 runs — the Gervais Cougars and Amity Warriors combined for a memorable playoff game on Thursday that was not decided until the final at-bat.
Published: 5/21/2013 10:37:57 AM
It took two days to get the job done, but the North Marion softball team stormed its way into the state playoffs with a 13-1 victory over No. 9 Madras on Saturday.
Published: 5/21/2013 10:41:14 AM
Hubbard resident and 2011 North Marion High School graduate Kara Hilton recently signed a National Letter of Intent to play for AIB School of Business in Des Moines, Iowa.
Published: 5/21/2013 10:43:37 AM
After receiving a letter from Down Under Sports with an invitation to play basketball in Australia during the summer, Jessica Torres had some research to do.
Published: 5/21/2013 10:45:31 AM
Woodburn baseball and basketball coach Pedro Sandoval takes the ball up against stiff defense from the ‘06-’08 team in the Woodburn Alumni Tournament on Saturday.
Published: 5/21/2013 10:52:29 AM
Ben Crumley finished in the top half of the individual leaderboard in his first appearance at the boys golf state championships.
The North Marion junior shot a 95-88 (183) to tie Baker junior Riley Carter for 31st place out of 81 players during the Class 4A tournament May 13 and 14 at Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell.
Published: 5/21/2013 11:13:17 AM
The Woodburn track and field team qualified four athletes in four different events at Friday’s Mid-Willamette League Championships.
Junior sprinter Michael Hobson enjoyed a career-day at the event, which was held at Willamette University in Salem.
Police/Safety
Published: 5/14/2013 12:19:56 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: 5/21/2013 2:30:15 PM
On May 1 at 7:55 p.m.: In the 1000 block of Arney Road, Gabrielle Marie Warmbrodt, 25, of Woodburn, was arrested and charged with theft 2 – shoplifting.
Published: 5/7/2013 4:37:50 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.
Obituaries
Published: 5/14/2013 9:07:32 AM
Loraine Mildred Zollner Reiling, 95, of Woodburn, died May 11, 2013, after an extended illness.
She was born Oct. 14, 1917, in Silverton to Benjamin F.
Published: 5/14/2013 9:09:26 AM
Wilfred Baxter “Bill” Swenson, of Woodburn, died at the age of 80 on April 30, 2013.
He was born Nov. 9, 1932 in Los Angeles to Sheldon and Irene (Baxter) Swenson.
Published: 5/7/2013 4:11:08 PM
Wayne Black, 79, of Molalla, died April 28, 2013.
He was born Dec. 5, 1933.
The service will be at Molalla Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, June 8 at 11 a.
Published: 5/7/2013 4:13:44 PM
Mary-Lee Brown, 91, died April 30, 2013 in Albany at Lydia’s House, an Alzheimer’s care facility.
She was born April 10, 1922, in Medford, the daughter of Frederick and Elsie (Small) Strang.
Published: 5/7/2013 4:16:41 PM
Juanita Marie Sebern (Gates) Parlee left us to meet her Lord Jesus on April 27, 2013.
A proud Oregon native, Juanita was born in West Salem on May 18, 1927, to Ralph and Estelle (Barber) Sebern.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:28:51 PM
Bennett Timothy James Puente was born in Portland on March 20, 2013 at OHSU, where he spent all the days of his life.
Bennett was born weighing 1 pound, 8.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:26:36 PM
Edgar Louis “Sug” Bryant, 93, of Woodburn, passed away peacefully May 15, 2013.
Edgar was born in Alton, Ill., on Oct. 2, 1919, to Benjamin and Carrie Bryant.
Local News
Published: 5/21/2013 2:26:59 PM
The case against a former Woodburn businessman accused of sex abuse was dismissed after he reached a civil compromise with his accuser, according to Marion County District Attorney’s Office.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:23:57 PM
North Marion School District is seeking one interested individual who is willing to serve as a replacement on the North Marion School Board of Directors in Position 5.
Published: 5/21/2013 11:27:08 AM
Woodburn resident Isaiah Thompkins received the Woodburn Fire District Life Saving Medal at the Woodburn Fire District Board May 14 for saving a stranger’s life.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:24:34 PM
What started as a small, Donald-based repair business for Gary Grossen in high school has grown into a high-tech, globalized manufacturing company looking to expand.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:17:58 PM
The community of Donald will hold a special Memorial Day weekend potluck Sunday in celebration of Cody Hall Erickson, the 4-year-old boy who was killed by a single gunshot wound in April.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:31:37 PM
A 15-year-old boy was arrested early Monday morning following a hit-and-run accident and high-speed pursuit in a stolen car from Woodburn to Wilsonville.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:35:08 PM
The Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation screened eyesight for Woodburn School District students in third, fifth and seventh grades. The Woodburn Lions Club sponsored the checks and were assisted by student volunteers from Wellness, Business and Sports School.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:37:36 PM
A Woodburn man was arrested Friday after his speeding car crashed into a school bus injuring six school children.
Miguel Angel Zamora, 18, was driving his 2000 silver Mustang at speeds in excess of 50 mph when he T-boned the bus, which was carrying 23 passengers, said Jason Alexander, captain of the Woodburn Police Department.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:36:15 PM
The Woodburn School Board voted to hire Interim Superintendent Chuck Ransom as permanent superintendent at Thursday night’s regular board meeting.
The board and Ransom signed a two-year contract, which will extend from July 1 through June 30, 2015.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:42:21 PM
Alter Wiener survived 35 months in Nazi forced labor and concentration camps through a combination of luck and prayer.
With an estimated 6 million Jewish people killed during the Holocaust, including 123 members of his own extended family, Wiener has lived with nightmares ever since.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:43:13 PM
Karen Davis-Lang is the newest addition to the Woodburn Independent staff.
Davis-Lang is the new customer service specialist and will help customers with various needs, including questions regarding circulation, accounting, public notices and classified advertising.
Published: 5/21/2013 10:15:22 PM
The following are May 21 election results from the Marion County Board of Elections:
Gervais School District (with nine of 10 precincts reporting)
School board position 2: Lenthal Kaup, 43.
Published: 5/22/2013 12:07:27 PM
UPDATE: Roughly 1,600 business and residential customers along Highway 99E in Woodburn lost power for nearly two hours Wednesday morning.
The cause of the outage was still unknown, according to Steve Corson, spokesman for Portland General Electric.
Published: 5/14/2013 11:41:01 AM
Traffic moves around construction crews from Canby Excavation Inc. as they work on relocating existing city sewer lines at the intersection of Astor Way and the Newberg Highway in Woodburn Monday.
Published: 5/14/2013 11:43:12 AM
The city of Woodburn’s Budget Committee unanimously adopted and approved a proposed $68.4 million 2013-14 budget Saturday, leaving final passage to the city council in June.
Published: 5/14/2013 11:48:36 AM
The city of Woodburn will determine in upcoming months how to invest what’s left in its 12-year-old Urban Renewal District, hoping it can leverage private investment to create a more attractive downtown.
Published: 5/14/2013 11:59:17 AM
A series of development projects could begin to reshape First Street in downtown Woodburn.
West Linn developer JK Chay bought the old Salvador’s Bakery building on First Street back in December.
Published: 5/14/2013 12:06:42 PM
The blueprints for development at the Aurora State Airport have been accepted, but moving toward actual construction will take time, aviation and local leaders say.
Published: 5/14/2013 12:17:39 PM
The final three candidates for Mount Angel’s city administrator position met with community leaders last week.
Each expressed their motivation for taking the reins of the city’s top staffing position, which became vacant when Susan Muir stepped down in March.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:11:52 PM
The new Don Pan Bakery in Woodburn will look familiar to old customers of Salvador’s Bakery, which closed downtown last year.
That’s because the bakery and pastry shop, located on Mount Hood Avenue next to LimeBerry Frozen Yogurt, offers similar menu options and the same concept as the once-popular bakery.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:15:44 PM
A long-standing market at the entrance to Woodburn’s downtown has reopened with a new owner and a new name.
Amarjit Samra, who also owns the Oak Street Market in Silverton, bought the business formerly known as Gary’s Market last year.
Published: 5/7/2013 4:16:47 PM
Four former volunteer firefighters in Donald stepped up their criticism of the Aurora Fire District #63 and its board of directors last week, alleging ethics violations by one board member and saying the district has shut them out of the decision-making process.
Published: 5/7/2013 4:36:05 PM
Purdy’s Car Wash is hosting a Mother’s Day Car Wash, with proceeds going to a local service project.
On Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., get a car wash at Purdy’s, located on Highway 99E.
Published: 5/7/2013 4:36:37 PM
A Winchester man was arrested near Woodburn on Friday for two counts of kidnapping in the second degree and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Oregon State Police troopers arrested Charles M.
Published: 5/3/2013 2:11:56 PM
The city of Woodburn released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14 this week – a final tweak on a document that will be presented to the city council at a Saturday workshop on May 11.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:39:06 PM
The Woodburn Downtown Association presents the annual Mother’s Day celebration in the Downtown Plaza on May 12 from noon to 9 p.m.
The event will include live entertainment, food vendors, Mother’s Day cake for all mothers who attend and an appearance by the Fiesta Mexicana Court.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:48:00 PM
A public works building for the City of Aurora went up in flames Saturday night, and the fire district is still investigating the cause.
The pump house building, located on the corner of Liberty and Fourth streets, hasn’t been used for a number of years and, according to city officials, hasn’t even had electrical power for at least six years.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:45:02 PM
The first company to take advantage of Woodburn’s property tax exemption program will begin hiring in the next couple of weeks.
Wilson Construction Co.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:51:54 PM
A mix of community members, church leaders and 144 students from St. Luke Catholic School gathered on the steps of City Hall Thursday as part of a National Day of Prayer.
Published: 5/7/2013 4:03:37 PM
A mother, her two young children, and three dogs found their way to safety Monday morning before a three-alarm fire razed their home north of Woodburn.
Published: 5/7/2013 4:09:07 PM
There was a somber tone Monday at Woodburn High School as students came dressed in red and black to honor a student who touched many lives.
Katalina Rivera Bustamante, known by her friends as “Kati,” passed away Friday after leaving school feeling ill.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:20:50 PM
On Saturday, Woodburn and Gervais letter carriers will collect nonperishable food donations left by mailboxes as part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive.
Published: 5/14/2013 9:10:09 AM
Local residents can sign up for emergencies and alerts through the NORCOM Citizen Alert program.
Visit norcom911.org to sign up to receive alerts by phone, text, email and more.
Published: 5/14/2013 9:13:34 AM
The citizen-led committee of The Donald Hazelnut Festival is announcing a new festival for Donald to be held July 13 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The plan is for this festival to be held annually, and to replace the “Donald Daze” event which has taken place for many years in Donald.
Published: 5/14/2013 9:14:42 AM
McDonald’s recently donated a large fiber optic art, which used to be installed at the old McDonald’s location on Highway 99E, to the Woodburn Public Library.
Published: 5/14/2013 9:15:15 AM
The Woodburn Lions Club is hosting Holocaust survivor Alter Wiener as a special speaker on May 15.
This speaking engagement will be at Woodburn United Methodist Church, 700 N.
Published: 5/14/2013 9:15:58 AM
The Woodburn Public Works Showcase is set for May 18 at Woodburn Health Center.
This event is the department’s annual community event and the kickoff for its nationally-recognized APWA Public Works Week, where the department displays all of its sections/division, administration, engineering, maintenance (grounds and facilities) and water resources (water, wastewater, surface collection, fleet and streets).
Published: 5/14/2013 8:54:51 AM
Woodburn Recreation and Parks is sponsoring the following trips for adults ages 55 and over. To register, visit woodburnparks.org or call 503-982-5264.
Published: 5/14/2013 8:55:37 AM
The Woodburn Kiwanis Club presents the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday, May 21.
The event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Woodburn Methodist Church, 700 N.
Published: 5/8/2013 9:04:00 AM
Astor Way (between Rainier Road and Newberg Highway) will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday for the force main and sanitary sewer relocation project.
Published: 5/16/2013 4:23:10 PM
Citing health issues, Woodburn City Councilor Horst
Raustein will resign his position by the end of the month.
The 78-year-old councilor was elected in November to
represent Ward 1, which comprises most of west and southwest Woodburn.
Published: 5/16/2013 4:42:24 PM
Oregon State Police arrested a St. Paul man and his
passenger early Thursday morning after a vehicle chase along roads near Highway
219 west of Donald.
Published: 5/18/2013 12:04:18 AM
A man was arrested Friday after his speeding car crashed into a school bus, injuring six school children.
Miguel Angel Zamora, 18, was reported by witnesses and two passengers in his car to have been driving exceedingly fast through a residential neighborhood before his 2000 silver Mustang crashed into a large school bus carrying 23 children, according to the city of Woodburn.
Published: 5/14/2013 8:58:34 AM
Woodburn Proud is soliciting donations from businesses or individuals to support its 14th annual flower basket program.
Order forms for flower baskets need to be received by May 17.
Published: 5/14/2013 8:59:05 AM
A few local organizations have benefited from Portland General Electric’s Volunteer Grant Program, through which 118 grants totaling $50,600 are awarded to organizations throughout Oregon and Washington where PGE employees volunteer.
Published: 5/14/2013 8:59:47 AM
After a Navy minesweeper ran aground on a reef off the coast of the Philippines mid- January, The Ulven Companies, based in Hubbard, provided rapid support in the way of large rigging shackles necessary to remove the grounded mine sweeper.
Published: 5/14/2013 9:00:26 AM
Allied Waste Services has a new name.
Phoenix-based Republic Services Inc. merged with Allied Waste in 2008, but the rebranding efforts did not become official until this spring.
Hometown
Published: 5/14/2013 8:57:50 AM
SPECIAL EVENTS
Spring Bazaar and Rummage Sale — This sale will be May 17-20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Portland-Woodburn RV Park, 115 N. Arney Road.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:22:07 PM
SPECIAL EVENTS
“A Craze in Quilting” — Join the Friends of Champoeg for its annual quilt show May 18 and 19 in the Visitor Center Auditorium. The event will be 10 a.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:23:05 PM
The Northwest Senior and Disability Services provides meals at the First Presbyterian Church, 950 Boones Ferry Road in Woodburn, at noon Mondays through Fridays.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:26:01 PM
By Wendy McIlnay
Senior care professional
Recharge, rejuvenate, renew, revive, refresh, revitalize.
Pick at least one R from the list because finding a way to renew is one of the most important ways to help your loved one.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:29:35 PM
The North Marion football team has continued its spring fundraising efforts, with the team gathering in late April to help haul and spread nearly 30 yards of compost at a community garden in Hubbard run by Thelma’s Place, a memory loss care center in Canby.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:28:37 PM
By Mary Tippin, CNM, NP
Silverton Health
As the sun starts making an appearance more and more frequently, we have all probably heard at least a few people talking about vitamin D.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:32:10 PM
By Donna Gramse
Woodburn Historical Museum coordinator
In all of the articles I have written for the newspaper, I have included pictures. I am a photographer, and I’ve done a great deal with pictures, both in the State Library in Salem and here in the museum.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:33:13 PM
A local retirement community is providing a different kind of experience for Alzheimer’s patients that their families are sure to remember.
Silver Creek in Woodburn provides the program Compass Rose, which treats a dementia patient by providing activities and a sense of usefulness and relying less on medication.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:36:52 PM
Maureen Ernst has taken on a new role as a “leisureologist,” having recently retired from Mount Angel Telephone after 14 years.
The town’s longtime volunteer, who also is heavily involved with the Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce and the Mount Angel Lions Club, said she will continue to be active in those groups, but customers were frantic upon hearing she was leaving.
Published: 5/21/2013 11:22:33 AM
By Dr. Patrick L. Paradis, DVM
Veterinarian and owner of Woodburn Pet Hospital
Sometimes dogs are the first to join a family and sometimes kids come first.
Published: 5/21/2013 11:13:00 AM
Special Events
Ice cream socials at Silver Creek — Silver Creek, 703 Evergreen Road in Woodburn, hosts free social hours every Friday at 3 p.m. May 24 will feature happy hour.
Education
Published: 5/14/2013 9:25:21 AM
In his budget message to the Woodburn School District Budget Committee on Thursday night, Interim Superintendent Chuck Ransom proposed a reduction of 11 positions district-wide.
Published: 5/14/2013 9:29:43 AM
Lizbeth Salazar Reyes is one in a million.
That’s what the 18-year-old’s doctors told her in November when she was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:15:40 PM
An estimated 5,267 students will receive degrees this spring from Oregon State University, making it the university’s largest graduating class.
The 144th annual commencement ceremony will be at 10:30 a.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:17:02 PM
The following local students are among more than 540 bachelor’s and master’ degree candidates who will be honored at Marylhurst University’s 119th commencement, scheduled for 10 a.
Published: 5/21/2013 2:21:31 PM
If anything, Sammi Brentano and Parker Schibel will graduate from St. Paul High School Saturday as very well-rounded individuals.
This year’s valedictorians excelled in the classroom and in athletic competition, all while engaging various extra-curricular activities and serving as key pieces in the fabric of the school’s culture.
Published: 5/21/2013 11:28:29 AM
St. Paul Elementary School will host a carnival from 5 to 8:30 p.m. May 31.
Carnival games will include bingo, a cakewalk, a dunk tank, an inflatable bouncy house.
Published: 5/21/2013 11:38:51 AM
Kamryn Mobley
Kamryn Mobley, 12, daughter of Sean and Nikki Mobley and sister of Lance, is in sixth grade.
Her favorite class is art.
She wants to go to college to become a nurse.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:38:18 PM
The Gervais School District Budget Committee has approved a budget for the 2013-14 school year that will eliminate 2.4 licensed, one confidential and 1.
Published: 5/7/2013 10:58:55 AM
North Marion Intermediate School hosted the district’s first Iron Chef competition, a program that produced a lot of excitement, entertainment and information on nutrition.
Published: 5/7/2013 3:19:59 PM
The 63rd annual May Day at North Marion High School was Friday evening, with the theme “Grease is the Word.”
Satsuki Abe, a foreign exchange student from Japan, was voted to preside as queen over the event, and she was attended to by her peers’ siblings.
Published: 5/7/2013 4:39:34 PM
After a school year with eight fewer administrator positions, Woodburn School District is reorganizing to bring back two of those positions.
“Based on our experience from this year, we can’t operate at that level of administrative support,” explained Interim Superintendent Chuck Ransom, who announced the changes last week.
Published: 5/14/2013 8:47:28 AM
The Woodburn School District Music Festival was scheduled for Tuesday night.
The event, which was canceled last year in the wake of the May 11 Woodburn High School fire, was set to begin at 7 p.
Published: 5/14/2013 8:48:53 AM
Woodburn Arts and Communications Academy will be hosting its annual art night Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.
WACA Art Night features the talents of art students, from fine arts to performing arts.
Published: 5/14/2013 8:53:29 AM
The North Marion Auction on April 13 raised $31,000 for the North Marion School District to disburse to various departments.
Additionally, the auction raised $6,135 toward an electronic readerboard.
Published: 5/14/2013 9:21:32 AM
In addition to final exams, International Baccalaureate students at Woodburn High School have been keeping themselves busy in recent weeks.
Just this weekend, seven students had the opportunity to hear the Dalai Lama speak at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland.
Published: 5/14/2013 9:04:05 AM
David Wimmer, a 2008 International Baccalaureate graduate from Woodburn Academy of Art, Science and Technology, has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in cognitive sciences from Rice University in Houston.
