October 2009

Bylaw dispute puts kids’ playoff hopes in doubt

Submitted by Meghan Kalkstein on Fri, 2009-10-30 00:16

About 45 youth football players from eight teams in West Linn were told recently by their league they’d have to sit out this year’s season playoffs because they live in the wrong city, sources told KATU News Thursday.

It’s all because of a boundary issue. Some of the kids may technically live in Wilsonville even though they have West Linn addresses.

Because of that they’re being told they’re not eligible for the playoffs by the Tualatin Valley Youth Football League.

Phone calls to the league Thursday were not returned.

Parents, coaches, West Linn Youth board members, and the mayor met Thursday night to try and find a solution. After the meeting board members said it all comes down to the interpretation of the bylaws and that the kids shouldn’t be taking the hit.

West Linn Mayor Patti Galle said the kids shouldn’t be penalized for an adult mistake and the bylaws need to be changed.

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Head out to West Linn's Halloween festival on Oct. 31

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-10-29 11:05

If you're still in search of something to do on Halloween, get out to the Historic Willamette District’s Fifth Annual Old Town Haunt -- Wilderness in Willamette.

It's a Halloween festival featuring a jungle safari, with family-friendly activities including an animal scavenger hunt and trick-or-treating.

The event will take place from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Willamette Falls Drive (10th Street Through 16th Street).

For details, call the Sachi Wellness Center at 503-607-0018.

The event is sponsored by Sachi Wellness, Healthy Spaces, Willamette Neighborhood Association and the City of West Linn.

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West Linn police arrest Lake Oswego man on drug charges

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-10-28 08:26

On Tuesday night, just before midnight, the West Linn Police Department was notified of a possible impaired driver northbound I-205 near Hwy.

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Gun shot goes through wall and nearly hits neighbor

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2009-10-27 11:44

On October 24, 2009 West Linn Police responded to an area on Skyline Drive regarding a "possible shots fired" call. A resident, Rick Boes, reported during the night it appeared a bullet had entered the wall of his apartment.

Upon the arrival of the officers it was determined a bullet had been fired into the apartment from 22532 Skyview Drive. The residents, Darla Kay Curtis, 49, and Abraham Killings, 57, were contacted and it was determined during the prior evening they had an argument.

During the course of this argument, Curtis took a .270-caliber hunting rifle out of the closet and Killings took it away from her. During this exchange, the rifle fired a shot.

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Tree lighting ceremony to be held Dec. 5

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2009-12-01 01:00

The 8th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Central Village Hood Street in West Linn will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 5.

There will be performances by Radio Disney, West Linn Community Chorus, Sing-a-longs, Cookie Decorating and kids activities, pictures with Santa.

Refreshments will be provided, activities and special shopping discounts to be provided by Central Village merchants and shops.

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Get out to the city council meeting tonight

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-10-26 11:17

The City of West Linn will hold its regular city council work session at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Rosemont Room.

Then at 6:30 p.m., there will be a city council meeting in the council chambers.

There's a whole bunch of stuff that'll be talked about at the meeting. Get out and make your voice heard!

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Get up and dance

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2009-10-27 00:00

Tanner Spring Assisted Living will host an all-ages community dance on Oct. 28.

The cost will be $5 per person. There will be a 6:45 p.m. reception hosted by Tanner Spring Assisted Living. At 7 p.m., there will be a Beginning Level Swing Lesson with instructors Dave and Jody Crandall. At 7:45 p.m., the dance floor will be open to all.

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Pomp and Circumstance Greet OSU Beavers

Submitted by Anna Song on Sat, 2009-10-24 17:49

"Spirit of Troy"

Los Angeles--

UPDATE

Really annoyed the stadium announcer keeps pronouncing Jacquizz Rodgers' name as "juh-KEEZ."He began the game by talking about Lyle"MOH-voh."

The USC pre-game radio broadcasters and the university's own athletic director had more respect, recognizing the talents of the Rodgers brothers and how difficult they are to tackle.

Capacity of the LA Memorial Coliseum: 93,607 (which means it's really loud when the Trojans get it going).

Attendance tonight: 89,217

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Get out to the fifth annual Spooky Stroll

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Sat, 2009-10-24 00:00

Join costumed kids, moms, dads, and on-leash pets at the Spooky Stroll Halloween Parade & Event on Saturday October 24th, 2009 from 3-5 p.m. at Tanner Creek Park in West Linn. The event will feature music, arts and crafts, and a parade!

Costumed moms, dads, kids and on-leash pets are all invited to participate! The approximately three-quarter mile stroll starts and ends at Tanner Creek Park in West Linn and will take place rain or shine! The event takes place on Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. There will be music, crafts, candies, cookies and hot drinks for everyone to enjoy.

The MOMS Club of West Linn, a nonprofit organization that provides support for at-home, part-time or working mothers, and the City of West Linn brings the parade to the community. The event is free and will feature music, crafts and goodies brought to us by donations from parade sponsors.

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West Linn Police want to have more contact with you

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-10-23 10:49

The following is a press release from the West Linn Police Department

In an attempt to better communicate with our residents, the City of West Linn Police Department has begun to use two services on line; Nixle.com, and the more commonly known Twitter.com.

Nixle.com is an online information service that provides accurate, trusted and secure communications from the Police Department as well as City Hall.

This service provides geographically targeted information to users via cell phones, and email. This tool allows us to reach out to the community in a very efficient and safe manner, with no cost to either the City or the community.

How does Nixle work? Residents simply sign onto www.Nixle.com, and register. When you register, you set your preferences on how and when you receive updates from Nixle.

Nixle can be used for emergency messaging, such as flood informat

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