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Thomas Albert Gribble
December 14, 1933 – November 20, 2023 - Thomas Albert Gribble was born December 14, 1933, in Clackamas, Oregon. After many years of adventures and good health followed by a period of gradual decline, Tom died peacefully at home in Blue Ridge, Texas, with wife Emily asleep beside him, on November 20, 2023, age 89. Tom’s immediate survivors are his wife of 68 years, Emily Hannah (Freeman) Gribble; and their 3 daughters. Tom’s full obituary can be found at http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_137987.shtml Tom’s cremains will be interred at 1pm, Saturday August 3, 2024, at the Gribble Pioneer Cemetery, S Gribble Road, Canby, OR 97013; immediately followed by a Celebration of Life at the Smyrna Church Friendship Hall, 31119 S Highway 170, Canby, OR 97013. Emily and the family invite friends and family to join us to share light refreshments, memories, laughter and perhaps some tears.
James W. Lais
November 5, 1931 – July 5, 2024 - James W. Lais, 92, of Canby, Oregon passed away on July 5, 2024. Jim was born on November 5, 1931 to Ralph and Ester Lais in Wichita, Kansas. After Jim graduated from Molalla high school in 1949, he attended University of Oregon for one year and then transferred to NW Nazarene College in Napa, Idaho. After graduation in 1954 he completed his seminary at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri in 1958. ...
My opinion: This Democratic presidential contest will not employ ranked choice voting; let’s pretend it does
Let’s play a game. Let’s pretend that readers of this publication get to pick the Democratic nominee for president, and did so via Portland's new ranked choice voting system, which will see its debut this fall. In November, Portlanders will use a new type of election to select a mayor, auditor and city councilors. Rather than vote for one candidate, they'll rank their preferences from a list of candidates. This...
ODOT Update: Paved sections getting finished, new ones on tap
The paving project along Highway 99E has completed sections of paving and will be looking at new areas that will need attention moving forward. The Oregon Department of Transportation offered an update July 26, noting that all lanes between Berg Parkway and Elm Street have completed paving, as well as southbound and northbound lanes between Pine and Ivy streets. Currently, ODOT is finishing up paving the meridian between Pine and...
Oregon Sen. Merkley comments on Israeli PM’s speech before Congress
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley was among several elected lawmakers this week who chose not to attend the speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before a joint session of the U.S. Congress. The lawmakers protested the Netanyahu administration’s handling of the war in Gaza. After the Wednesday, July 24, speech, Merkley released a statement. “I...
Colton Corner: Market ready for its close-up, Mr. Demille
On Wednesday, July 23, the Colton question of the day was: “What’s going on at the Colton Market, why is it all boarded up and surrounded by people?” The answer was nothing short of “Criminal.” In fact, “Criminal,” an Amazon Prime video series, was being filmed there. The corner market was closed for the day while the crew and actors filmed inside and out of the store. Market manager Abdul...
Our TV picks for Saturday, July 27: Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out; Moonfall; 48 Hours
Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out FOOD 12 p.m. Michael goes full fiesta when he creates grilled oysters with chorizo butter. It’s spicy. It’s briny. Yum! Then, he whips up a Chile lime creamed corn with garden tomatoes before making a tres leches, a delicious dessert of milks, lime and nutmeg. Moonfall ...
Movie Review: ‘Die Hard’ still brings the action
The debate over whether it is or is not a Christmas movie continues, but whatever any individual decides about that, “Die Hard” certainly is a milestone of the action genre. The 1988 adventure — which Paramount+ With Showtime presents Sunday, July 28 — cemented the big-screen stardom Bruce Willis had aspired to after gaining initial fame through the television series “Moonlighting.” His smart-aleck brand of humor and massively independent image surely help to inform the character of John McClane, a New York police officer who...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, July 26 - August 2, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” - Season 2 Shorts (Aug. 2) Leading up to the Season 2 premiere on Aug. 14, this Disney Junior series is releasing a slate of new shorts. Set 200 years before “The Phantom Menace,” during the High Republic era, the show follows Jedi younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs as they study the ways of the Force, explore the...
Sports Zone: Every sport, every channel July 26 - August 2, 2024
AUTO RACING Friday 3:25 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Belgian Grand Prix, Practice 3. (Live) Saturday 6:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Belgian Grand Prix, Qualifying. (Live)3 p.m. KPTV NHRA Drag Racing DENSO Sonoma Nationals. (Live)5 p.m. FS1 ARCA Menards...
Summer on the Seine: Boat parade welcomes athletes to Paris 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony is causing somewhat of a “Seine” in the news. OK, that was an admittedly ridiculous pun, but the crux of the statement remains true. Airing live from Paris, France, Friday, July 26, on NBC and Peacock, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games are the first iteration of the long-running athletic tradition to host its opening ceremony (and many events) outside of a stadium. The reason for this decision is not for a lack of stadiums — Paris has several sporting...
College Life: Area students earn honors
Canby woman named to collegiate sportsmanship team Jennifer Torres-Bermudez, from Canby, a member of the Linfield University women’s cross country program this year, was named to the 2023-24 All-Northwest Conference Sportsmanship team. Torres-Bermudez was among 19 student-athletes from Linfield University selected for displaying good sportsmanship throughout the season. All nine member institutions elected one member from each sports team to be a member of the All-NWC Sportsmanship team. ...
Our TV picks for Friday, July 26: 2024 Paris Olympics; WWE Friday Night SmackDown
2024 Paris Olympics KGW 10:30 a.m. Warm, friendly France hosts the 2024 Summer Olympics as the Opening Ceremonies gets underway. It features participating nations’ athletes parading through the stadium as the host nation highlights its best side. Stay tuned for the torch-lighting ceremony. WWE Friday Night SmackDown KPTV 8 p.m. Despite felling Roman Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XL, the Bloodline is still a thorn in Cody Rhodes’ side. Instead of the Tribal Chief, Solo Sikoa has stepped up to lead and thus challenge Cody for the top title at SummerSlam.
Elevate your backyard experience
Chances are, no one wants to replicate the side effects of the global pandemic anytime soon. Despite the upheaval it brought to so many people’s lives, there was at least one silver lining to the pandemic: a newfound appreciation for backyards and other outdoor living areas. Back in 2021, OnePoll, on behalf of the landscaping company TruGreen, found survey participants reported spending 14 hours outside every week, which marked a three-hour increase from before the pandemic hit. ...
Your Oregon News 'Capture the Wild' photo contest winners are…
Your Oregon News invited readers to share their best photos that Capture the Wild in our July photo contest. From holding the moon and catching a waterfall to kayaking with wild horses, Here are some of our favorite photos that Capture the Wild from our readers—and you can check out all the entries here. Capture the Wild photo contest winners:
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley to boycott speech by Israeli PM Netanyahu
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with quotes from Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Nancy Pelosi's office. Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley is among several elected lawmakers who have chosen not to attend the Wednesday, July 24, speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu’s live appearance before Congress began around 11 a.m. Pacific time. ...
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley to boycott speech by Israeli PM Netanyahu
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with quotes from Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Nancy Pelosi's office. Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley is among several elected lawmakers who have chosen not to attend the Wednesday, July 24, speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu’s live appearance before Congress began around 11 a.m. Pacific time. ...
Verna Maureen Pettit Robinson
October 11, 1930 – June 14, 2024 - Verna Maureen Pettit Robinson passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024 at Pheasant Point Assisted Living in Molalla, Oregon. Verna was born on October 11, 1930 to Everly and Cecilia Smith in Waterloo, Iowa. She married John Victor Pettit in 1948 in Portland, Oregon. Later in life she married David Robinson of Molalla, Oregon. ...
Douglas Allen Gregory
July 30, 1945 – July 8, 2024 - After a life full of adventures and meaningful friendships Douglas Allen Gregory passed away in his home on July 8, 2024. He was born to Jack and Arline Gregory in Portland, OR. He grew up in Molalla, OR and attended Oregon State University, graduating from the School of Pharmacy. Doug served in the Air Force as a pharmacist at Walter Reed Hospital. He later returned to civilian life, working as a pharmacist in the Portland area. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, George Gregory. He is survived by his sister Judy (Larry Kromer), brother Joe Gregory, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friendships. A celebration of life will be held at Carvlin Hall, 2408 SE 16th Ave., Portland, OR 97214, on July 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Donations can be made in his name to Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation or to your local library foundation in support of children's reading programs.
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