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May 24, 2013
Dems satisfied with North Clackamas election results
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Clackamas County Democrats expressed “quiet elation” in sweeping every race in which they had a contested candidate in this week’s elections, according to a May 23 posting on their website.…
May 24, 2013
Local emergency responders prepare for worst scenario
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A number of regional agencies participated in a simulated bioterrorism attack exercise to evaluate interagency and regional response at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas on Wednesday, May 22.…
May 24, 2013
Library reading programs gear up for summer
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With summer break approaching, libraries in Clackamas County are getting ready to “Dig Into Reading” with programs for kids of all ages. Families can participate in the summer reading program at…
May 24, 2013
Gladstone resident named prison volunteer of the year
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The MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn has named Ron Taylor its volunteer of the year for 2013. Taylor, a retired high-school teacher and coach who lives in Gladstone, began…
May 24, 2013
North Clackamas Chamber to honor award winners
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The North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce will honor three exceptional business people and one outstanding company as part of its annual Awards and Installation Banquet. Marc Burnham of…
May 24, 2013
51,000 people trained in CPR
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From midnight to midnight on Wednesday, May 22, American Medical Response professionals went coast-to-coast and trained more than 51,000 people how to save a life using chest compression-only…
May 23, 2013
Committee to meet to decide OC grants
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The Oregon City-Metro Enhancement Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 29, to review and approve proposals for the 2013-14 grant cycle. The review meeting will be held at City Hall, 625 Center…
May 21, 2013
County to TriMet: 'Not if we have any say in rail line'
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Clackamas County voters sent a largely symbolic message to TriMet on Tuesday night against light rail by voting down a measure authorizing the line from Portland through Milwaukie to Oak Grove,…
May 21, 2013
Multnomah County vote carrying Metro levy
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Metro received a wake up call in the May 21 Special Election. Although voters approved its levy to maintain parks and natural lands, the results were split between the counties. With most of the…
May 21, 2013
Slate of 'respectful' Clackamas River Water officials prevails
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With every seat on the Clackamas River Water District Board in play for the May 21 election, Clackamas County appointees Kenneth Humberston, Hugh Kalani and Larry Sowa kept their seats as part…
May 21, 2013
NCSD voters: Scott, not Schroedl, on school board
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Voters in the May 21 special election overwhelmingly tasked North Clackamas School Board member Vivian Scott to a third term. Scott, a former employment service manager for Oregon Tradeswomen…
May 21, 2013
Voters want Blanton to stay on Clackamas Fire Board
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John Blanton of Milwaukie easily won election Tuesday night to retain his seat on the Clackamas Fire District No. 1 Board. Blanton beat challenger Jeffrey Davis by a 59.1 to 39.7 margin,…
May 21, 2013
OC's water rollback issue closely contested
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Voters amended the Oregon City Charter so water rates will no longer roll back to 1994 levels, after close early results showing a 51.8 to 48.2 percent margin held in later returns in the…
May 21, 2013
Chaimov sails to CCC Board victory
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Clackamas Community College Board member Greg Chaimov handily defeated challenger Michael Wilson in this week’s election by about a 10-point margin, according to preliminary returns. CCC board…
May 21, 2013
Incumbents unseated on Oak Lodge Water District Board
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It looks like the Oak Lodge Water District Board of Commissioners will be getting some new blood with which to go forward this year. Nancy Gibson, a resident of Jennings Lodge who has a master's…
May 21, 2013
Walmart begins hiring for Oak Grove store opening this summer
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A temporary hiring center will open on Wednesday, May 22, at 16097 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd. so Walmart can hire up to 95 associates to work about half mile down the road at its new “Neighborhood…
May 21, 2013
Bob's Red Mill searches for best porridge maker
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Fresh off winning its second title in four years at the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Championship in Scotland, Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods is looking to crown a U.S. porridge-making champion…
May 21, 2013
New shop builds on OC's historic charm
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Entrepreneur Cristy Rein is introducing an assortment of true antiques — furniture, porcelain, pottery, glass, clocks and home accessories — to Oregon City with a new antique shop downtown.…
May 21, 2013
OC invites public to South End planning event on June 1
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All Oregon City and South End community members are invited to participate in Part 2 of the Forum on the Future of South End on Saturday, June 1, on the fields at McLoughlin Elementary School,…
May 21, 2013
TriMet honors local light-rail operator
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Ivan Semenyuk of Happy Valley became a two-time winner of TriMet’s Rail Operator of the Year this month. Semenyuk, who started his career at TriMet in 1996, won the award for the first time in…
