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OPINION: What you should know about Frog Pond East and South plans
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the individuals who have played a crucial role in shaping the Frog Pond East & South Master Plan, a visionary document for two future Wilsonville neighborhoods. This plan was adopted by the City Council in December 2022. It reflected significant community input, including the 2015 Frog Pond Area Plan. To read all about it, visit the city of Wilsonville website and enter “Frog Pond East and South Master Plan” in the search bar. The Frog Pond...
OPINION: Vote yes for Wilsonville Town Center revitalization
Wilsonville is a wonderful place to live because of thoughtful planning and vision. Strategic planning and smart financing of infrastructure, including effective industrial areas that have built and diversified our tax base, serve all aspects of our city, from Charbonneau to Frog Pond. One area of town drastically needs our help: the Town Center. Today, Town Center has sprawling, mostly empty parking lots that make it difficult to access businesses. Also problematic are large, vacant buildings. ...
OPINION: Vote for two proven leaders in Clackamas County
Craig Roberts was Clackamas County sheriff for 16 years before retiring in 2020. Sheriff Brandenburg is now seeking her second term while Roberts runs for Clackamas County board chair. I had the pleasure of working with them both during my career managing Clackamas County’s Behavioral Health Crisis Systems. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is thriving — no surprise given the strong leadership of the past 20 years. Clackamas County is the safest of the five largest counties in Oregon for 2022 and 2023. While other...
Our TV picks for Friday, May 17: The Never Ever Mets; Mary & George
The Never Ever Mets OWN 5 p.m. It doesn’t even matter what the question is when the answer is “Japanese bondage.” The remaining couples go to a group activity session to learn the ancient art of asanawa. Then, a relationship expert helps Sandia and Chris, while Aaron H. defends Dymond. Mary & George STARZ 9 p.m. George (Nicholas Galitzine) attempts to calm the tensions between England and Spain by traveling to Spain with Prince Charles (Samuel Blenkin) in an effort to avoid war. Then, Mary (Julianne Moore) works to secure absolute power in this series finale.
Lake Oswego Girl Scout sets an example
(LAKE OSWEGO) — Lake Oswego High School Junior Kayla Turner-Pike trusts her gut. Whether working in the athletic training room at LOHS or leading cookie sales for Girl Scouts in West Linn, Wilsonville and Lake Oswego, Turner-Pike will do whatever she can for her community. “I’ve learned a lot about trusting your instincts, trusting your gut,” she said. “Everything happens so fast. You have to know what’s going on. I...
Wilsonville awarded federal grant for Memorial Park playground
The Wilsonville Parks and Recreation Department will receive a $550,000 federal grant to help replace the playground in lower Memorial Park. Funding for the grant came from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which Parks Supervisor Dustin Schull said is given through the National Park Service. The grant process is competitive and he estimated that Wilsonville has not received this grant since the 1970s. Schull said the total cost of...
Supporting others, no matter their attitude
(MADRAS) — Lincoln Delamarter is, according to his teachers and the community around him, the kind of kid who is always ready to help. That desire to support and raise up fellow students and others in his community is a big factor in how he spends his time, making music, participating in clubs, and supporting the local Young Life group. He grew up in Madras and will graduate from Madras...
Some 12,000 Oregonians might be getting thousands of dollars in refunds due to TurboTax error
Tax day is not over for thousands of Oregonians. Intuit, a Silicon Valley company that makes the popular Turbotax software, has contacted more than 12,000 taxpayers who used it to file their state and federal returns, telling them they may have paid more than they should have because of an error in the software. The error was discovered by an Oregon Department of Revenue employee and involved directing people to...
Get the most out of your container garden
Gardening is beneficial in various ways. Some health perks associated with gardening include improved mood, increased vitamin D levels (which benefits bones and the immune system) and reduced risk of dementia. In addition, if gardening efforts include growing herbs, fruits and vegetables, it can be a cost-effective way to eat healthy. Container gardening can be an ideal way for gardeners without sufficient space or for those with mobility issues to grow everything from flowers to vegetables. Better Homes & Gardens says most plants are not...
OPINION: We need to talk about mental health in the Latino community
My parents raised me and my sister with a few core values that will be familiar to most Americans, but particularly those of us who grew up in a Latino household. They taught us the value of hard work and never giving up on your dreams. We learned about the importance of a good education, treating our elders with respect, and giving back to the community that raised us. These are the values that have guided me throughout my life and career, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. ...
How DIY can be bad for homeowners’ bottom lines
Homeowners know it can be tempting to go the do-it-yourself (DIY) route when starting a home improvement project. Home repairs and renovations can be costly, and the notion of saving money on such projects compels many homeowners to try their hand at home improvements. However, the DIY approach can also be costly, and if things go awry, homeowners may end up with empty pockets and unfinished projects. Online tutorials and...
One student's journey to uniting cultures and spreading 'Stop Asian Hate' message
(CLACKAMAS) — As the founder of the Rock Creek Middle School Asian and Pacific Islander student union, Brandon Nguyen knows how to bring students together. The idea to start the affinity club at Rock Creek came suddenly to Nguyen, like a light bulb went off in his head. “It was really weird, but one night I was thinking, ‘Rock Creek doesn’t have an APISU. We have a Black student union...
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