http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121079223291689600 The public scrutiny turned out to be too much for Mark Buser, the former West Linn Chamber of Commerce board president who was running for city council. In the face of the controversy that led to the chamber of commerce closing its office, Buser has suspended his campaign that kicked off in ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121079248717624000 Gerri Lutes’ career can be described as being a half minute away from chaos. But she likes it that way. The West Linn resident is director of the Office of Protocol and Special Events for Oregon Health and Science University. And it was Lutes who set up the campaign visit of U.S. Sen. ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121079419486006800 A West Linn police officer likely saved an Oregon City woman’s life around midday Tuesday. The 24-year-old woman was despondent, and was sitting at mid-span on the railing of the old Oregon City bridge across the Willamette River. As West Linn Officer John Huntsman approached the woman, he ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121079410552046800 Information for the public safety column comes from public records of the West Linn Police Department. Police recently filed reports on the following incidents: ARRESTS ˇ 4/30, 1:34 p.m.; Laura M. Kelly, 21, Oregon City: arrested for driving while suspended – misdemeanor. She was lodged ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121079399857294800 Stuart Gaussoin Stuart J. Gaussoin died April 29, 2008. He was 49. Mr. Gaussoin was born Jan. 5, 1959 in Portland and lived his entire life in Lake Oswego, attending Uplands Elementary, Lake Oswego Junior High, Lake Oswego High School and Portland State University. He played football for ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121079392373358100 Every Oregon law enforcement officer is under new written guidelines when it comes to the use of deadly force, according to Terry Timeus, chief of police for the city of West Linn. Timeus described the law and presented those guidelines to the West Linn City Council Monday night. The council ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121079281761799300 The race for Clackamas County sheriff has taken a turn toward the nasty in recent weeks, with each candidate facing formal ethical complaints. Incumbent Sheriff Craig Roberts is facing Rick LaManna III in the upcoming election. LaManna’s campaign manager, Josh Henningsen, has also entered ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121079269137692700 The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is planning to spend nearly $73 million in the next fiscal year, an increase of 6.7 percent. Superintendent Roger Woehl presented the administration’s budget to the budget committee at a recent school board meeting. At first glance, the committee ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121079232012845400 It’s only spring, so forgive Scott Bruun and Michele Eberle if they still like each other. The two West Linn residents have at least a few more months to turn against one another. Bruun and Eberle, the only two candidates for House District 37, are running unopposed in Tuesday’s ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121079074417047700 The West Linn Lions will be conducting a free Safe Boating for Kids event, for ages six through 15, on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required and will be limited to 50 participants. Partnering with the Lions in presenting the program is the Oregon State Marine Board, ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121078734002901100 THURSDAY, MAY 15 ˇ ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH WOMEN OF WORTH LUNCHEON – Noon to 2 p.m., 2550 SW Borland Rd., Tualatin. Women 50 and over invited for “Sidewalk Café” luncheon and lecture by Kristi Easterlin, world traveler. Tickets are $10 call 503-635-5639. ˇ LAKEWOOD ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121078716588140500 12k RESULTS 744 – NUMBER OF FINISHERS 417 – NUMBER OF FINISHERS – MALES 327 – NUMBER OF FINISHERS – FEMALES TOP 10 OVERALL MALES Place, Runner, Age, Overall Race Time 1. Danny Gon-zales, Lake Oswego, 45, 0:40:10 2. Richard Bolt, Portland, 37, 0:40:59 3. ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121078709688881400 5K RESULTS 857 – NUMBER OF FINISHERS 314 – NUMBER OF FINISHERS – MALES 543 – NUMBER OF FINISHERS – FEMALES 154 – NUMBER OF DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION TOP 10 OVERALL MALES Place, Runner, Age, Overall Race Time 1. James Levins, Lake Oswego, 29, ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018420292490000 The following annexation proposals were approved by the West Linn City Council on Feb. 11 for the May 20 primary election: Measure 3-290: 23000 Bland Circle Owner(s): Robert Bauer and Harold and Linda Elrod. Location: Between Bland Circle and Weatherhill Road. Parcel size: Bauer’s land ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121056096235199600 Candidates for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District will debate Monday afternoon at Clackamas Community College. All the candidates – Republicans and Democrats – have been invited to attend the event hosted by the college’s Associated Student Government. Only Republican ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018809476658400 The West Linn Farmer’s Market kicked off its third year of existence Tuesday with a new name, new day and a renewed dedication to providing more of what its name indicates – farm fresh produce. Now called the Taste of Tuesday, changed from last year’s Farmers and Artists Market, ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018803936992600 The school board is beginning to feel the squeeze due to growth. It has been almost six years since the last capital bond measure was approved, and the district will have eight portable classrooms at five overcrowded schools next fall. The West Linn-Wilsonville School District’s local ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018798576887700 Two newcomers are facing off for the Democrat nomination to represent Lake Oswego in the Oregon House, giving voters a choice between a local education champion and a young attorney with state-level ties. Both Linda Brown, a member of the Lake Oswego School Board, since 2001, and Chris Garrett, ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018792917421800 The city of West Linn wants to levy more property taxes totaling more than $6.5 million over a five-year period. The question is Measure 3-285 on the May 20 ballot. The levy’s revenue would pay for maintenance to the city’s roadways and landscaped areas in the right-of-way as well as ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018783931318800 When West Linn City Manager Chris Jordan presented the fiscal 2009 budget to the city council at a recent meeting, he was giving the panel mainly good news. With only three areas of concern, Jordan described a $41 million budget with stable funding, a fully-staffed police department, investments ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018256182074800 West Linn police officials say little can be learned from last week’s shooting in the parking lot of the police station – other than it serving as a staggering reminder of the horrors of domestic violence. Sgt. Neil Hennelly, West Linn police spokesman, said it was impossible to ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018523659644200 Early learning is important to children’s development, according to Jane Stickney, deputy superintendent for the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. “We are excited to welcome children to kindergarten and preschool,” she said. “These early years set the tone for ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018497387010500 Lori DeRemer Bio-graphy: 40, married to Dr. Shawn DeRem-er, twin 13-year-old daughters: Emilie and Annie; Hometown: Happy Valley; political party: Republican; Education: Hanford High School-Hanford, Calif., California State University Fresno, bachelor of science in business administration; ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018466160236500 One thing that everyone should know about the influx of coyotes into West Linn and Lake Oswego is this: You had better get used to them. As Capt. Mike Hammons of the Lake Oswego Police Department said, “They live here, we live here, we’re encroaching on their territory.” With ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018414895856200 Acting quickly to fill the city council vacancy created by the unexpected resignation of Mike Gates, the council decided Monday night that it would accept applications for the next five weekdays. No applications will be accepted after next Thursday, May 15, at 5 p.m. The council will review the ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018399675014700 Police and fire officials are still investigating the cause of a fire that roared through a condominium in Lake Oswego’s First Addition neighborhood last Thursday, killing a 56-year-old woman. Carole Frank’s son Andrew, 16, told firefighters he woke at about midnight to heavy smoke ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018391929771000 Maria Holmes Maria Holmes died April 30, 2008 of cancer. She was 50. Mrs. Holmes was born Jan. 20, 1958, in Dreux, France to George and Martha McAdara. She grew up as a military child and spent the first several years of her life in France. As a child, her family moved to the United States, ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018379024157000 West Linn police were left wondering Friday, May 2 what makes residential burglary something a criminal chooses to do midday in full view of all neighbors. They had been called to a burglary in progress – a call that came from a teen-age girl returning home just before 1 p.m., according to ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018220941918800 Surrounded by books and a captivated audience, 8-year-old Olivia Paul of West Linn reads aloud. In the kids’ area of the West Linn Public Library, Olivia is in the company of friends as she practices her reading from a chapter book. Caterina – in the front row – sometimes rolls ... http://www.westlinntidings.com/news/story.php?story_id=121018194773144300 THURSDAY, MAY 8 ˇ OLD TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION – 7 p.m. Contact Craig Stephens for location of meeting, craigattbi@yahoo.com or 503-636-2633. ˇ 50+ ADVISORY BOARD – 8:30 a.m. West End Building, 2nd Floor, 4101 Kruse Way. ˇ NEWCOMERS WELCOME CLUB MONTHLY LUNCHEON – For time ...