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Don’t underestimate the value of play

The West Linn Tidings
Thu, Jul 3, 2008

We believe there is great value in how people and communities play. Playing well – and not just in terms of wins and losses – should …

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Web comments, part of a strange world

By dan itel /
The West Linn Tidings
Thu, Jul 3, 2008

Allow me to introduce you to a world that I just cannot comprehend but one I am forced into everyday – the world of the comment section of …

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Keeping city police is a better idea

By Chris Jordan /

Thu, Jul 3, 2008

The West Linn Tidings recently printed a letter from Mr. Charles Roberts advocating for the city of West Linn to contract for police services with …

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My house is running away from my NA

By Patti Galle /

Thu, Jul 3, 2008

Call me pessimistic, but I don’t see much hope when it comes to the neighborhood associations becoming what they were originally intended to …

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Support for pool needs to be heard

By Dale Blanchard /

Thu, Jul 3, 2008

Let a young geezer reminisce. When I was growing up in Oregon’s capitol city, we took the public swimming pool for granted. There were three …

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Mark your calendars for Lock Fest

By Sandy Carter /

Thu, Jul 3, 2008

Lock Fest will be Sept. 13, this year – only about 10 weeks from now – so please mark your calendars for this, the fifth year of our …

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Thu, Jul 3, 2008

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