Thanks To You
Published: 2/12/2013 10:55:44 AM
A local realtor comes to the ‘rescue’ after family loses their motherDear Sherie, You are our “Star.”When Mom became ill in August, then passed away in October, our family’s grief was compounded by having to deal with her estate.
Reader Views
Published: 2/26/2013 6:20:16 PM
Wilsonville Mayor Tim Knapp and Wilsonville Area Chamber of Commerce President Ray Phelps urge you to vote yes on Measure 3-421 this March. The measure will give Wilsonville the tools to compete with other neighboring cities and counties in our efforts to bring more jobs and economic development to empty buildings around the city.
Published: 2/26/2013 6:19:27 PM
With Ballot Measure 3-421 Wilsonville voters are being asked to give six select properties, privately owned, preferential tax treatment not available to any other business property owner or home owner in Wilsonville.
Our View
Published: 2/19/2013 10:44:37 AM
By now, you’re probably quite familiar with the nominees for the Wilsonville Rotary First Citizen Award.We’ve profiled each of the four candidates over the past three weeks, including today’s final feature on nominee Jay Puppo.
Letters
Published: 2/12/2013 10:55:35 AM
Coal exports bring jobsCoal exports that are proposed in our communities are not just about jobs or the economy, it’s really about the people who live there.
Published: 2/19/2013 10:46:05 AM
Support for Wilsonville’s incentive programI strongly support the City of Wilsonville measure to create an incentive program for investment and job creation.
Big-to-do!
Published: 2/18/2013 3:52:05 PM
COMMUNITY
Parent Chat Night will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the library at Wood Middle School, 11095 S.W. Wilsonville Road.
Published: 2/11/2013 4:12:34 PM
COMMUNITY
The Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce will host the South Metro Leadership Forum at noon Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Wilsonville Shrine Center, 25100 S.
Published: 2/5/2013 9:55:53 AM
COMMUNITY
The public is invited to a Clackamas County Commissioner Roundtable, an open forum scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Development Services Building Auditorium, 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, Room 115.
Published: 2/26/2013 2:46:02 PM
COMMUNITY
The Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road, will host a meet-and-greet with guide dogs-in training at 6:30 p.
Top stories
Published: 2/22/2013 5:15:38 PM
An OrePac trailer overturned in windy conditions on the
Astoria-Megler Bridge Friday afternoon, according to the Oregon State Police.
Trooper Dave Herman said the OrePac semi-truck pulling two
trailers was headed into Oregon from Washington and was on the north end of the
bridge fighting heavy winds during Friday’s stormy weather.
Published: 2/25/2013 5:24:18 PM
Insurance agent and community volunteer Jay Puppo was recognized for his efforts to help better the Wilsonville community by being named as Wilsonville’s First Citizen by the Rotary Club of Wilsonville at its annual Heart of Gold banquet last Saturday night.
Published: 2/20/2013 2:09:38 PM
A reckless driver was arrested Tuesday by Oregon State Police south of Wilsonville after he allegedly tried to run another vehicle off the road.OSP reported that Danial James Carpenter, 36, of Tacoma, Wash.
Published: 2/13/2013 11:23:22 PM
(Editor's note: The Wilsonville and Oregon City screenings have since been cancelled by Tugg, the company working with theaters around the country to screen this and other films.
Published: 2/26/2013 3:22:22 PM
The looming threat of harsh federal budget cuts is now casting a shadow over Wilsonville.
And it’s gotten the attention of locally-based defense contractors, who are increasingly worried the long-running Congressional standoff over the state of federal finances will come crashing down on their heads, potentially costing up to 4,000 local workers their jobs, according to some estimates.
Published: 2/5/2013 9:49:43 AM
Sometimes a phone call can change the entire direction of a person’s life.Such was the case for Terrance and Laraine Clark, a Wilsonville couple enjoying the fruits of their professional and personal lives in 2008, when they received a call from the senior leadership of their church.
Published: 2/27/2013 4:38:50 PM
A woman out for a jog Tuesday evening in the Graham Oaks Nature Park in Wilsonville was reportedly accosted by a man who exposed himself before fleeing the scene.
Published: 2/26/2013 6:47:48 PM
Wilsonville voters may have noticed a slight anomaly when they examine their election pamphlets for the upcoming March 12 special election.
On at least some of the pamphlets, which are mailed out ahead of ballots to help explain measures and candidates, voters are asked to ensure they return their ballots to Clackamas County elections officials no later than March 13, 2012.
Published: 2/12/2013 10:48:07 AM
Traffic on Interstate 5 south was jammed from Tualatin to Wilsonville after a Tuesday morning truck rollover crash closed the Interstate 205 northbound ramp from I-5.
Published: 2/12/2013 11:05:55 AM
It’s been something of a tumultuous winter for Wilsonville resident Richard Goddard.
That primarily is the result of last November’s general election, when he was edged out by incumbent Tim Knapp in a hard-fought race for the mayoral seat on the Wilsonville City Council.
Published: 2/5/2013 10:05:11 AM
Pat Wolfram suspects he knows who the culprit is.
But given the extent of Wolfram’s vounteer and community-based activities in Wilsonville, he still can’t pin down exactly who nominated him for the 2013 First Citizen Award.
Published: 2/5/2013 10:20:15 AM
Wilsonville has one of five new public quick-charging stations in Oregon in one of the most expansive networks in the country for electric vehicles.
Charging stations have been positioned along the West Coast Electric Highway, from the Washington border to the California border, where EV’s can charge up in 30 minutes or less.
Published: 2/5/2013 2:44:44 PM
Not a lot of progress was made Monday toward clearing up the ongoing questions surrounding the Wilsonville Visitor Center.
But the Wilsonville City Council and Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce both seemed to agree that a fresh start in all regards could be a good first step.
Published: 2/5/2013 3:01:42 PM
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue wants to know if you are willing to help save a life.Specifically, if you are willing to serve as a potential citizen rescuer on standby — ready to jump into action and perform CPR in the event someone nearby goes into sudden cardiac arrest in a public place.
Published: 2/8/2013 5:02:54 PM
Don’t be alarmed to see objects hurtling through the sky near Wilsonville this weekend as Oregon Rocketry begins a yearlong project.The group has been launching model rockets at Memorial Park for the past two years and has scheduled a number of events for 2013, including the one from noon to 3 p.
Published: 2/19/2013 10:03:00 AM
If the streets and businesses of Wilsonville seem a little busier these days, it’s not your imagination.Wilsonville had a population boom in 2012, gaining more than 1,000 residents and putting its total population over 20,000 for the first time.
Published: 2/19/2013 10:20:24 AM
Wilsonville certainly seems to be bucking a statewide sluggish building trend, based on new figures released last week.The city reported a second consecutive year of high building activity in both the public and private sectors based on the value of construction activity in 2012, with a total value reaching nearly $125.
Published: 2/19/2013 2:27:11 PM
“We try to tell people we’re not the Confederated Tribes of the Spirit Mountain Casino, we’re the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, first and foremost ahead of our casino.
Published: 2/11/2013 5:00:06 PM
Want to be a volunteer firefighter or help with other duties associated with the fire district? Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue now is accepting applications and will host a volunteer information night at 7 p.
Published: 2/12/2013 10:54:12 AM
You will not find a stronger advocate for the arts in Wilsonville than teacher and artist Christopher Shotola-Hardt. “Throughout the state, because of Christopher's passion, you will see pieces of work from students in Wilsonville,” said Aaron Downs, Principal at Wilsonville High School, where Shotola-Hardt has taught since the school opened in 1995.
Published: 2/15/2013 4:21:25 PM
Opposition to the Columbia River Crossing appears to be mounting on the Washington side of the river.
If true, that could spell trouble for the multi-billion dollar interstate bridge replacement project that is envisioned to carry light rail and automobile traffic from Portland to downtown Vancouver.
Published: 2/19/2013 10:49:15 AM
A Wilsonville attorney has settled an election lawsuit with the Clackamas County Clerk’s Office regarding how ballot measures are placed in the Voter’s Pamphlet.
Sports
Published: 2/22/2013 12:12:54 AM
PORTLAND -- Five members of the Wilsonville wrestling team are competing at the OSAA state championships Feb. 22-23 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Here's a look at how they've fared so far.
Published: 2/17/2013 5:21:13 PM
The West Linn High School girls swimming team finished third overall in the team standings Saturday at the 6A state swimming championships at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham.
Published: 2/11/2013 4:58:35 PM
The words were spoken quietly but urgently: “Who has 10?”It was just before the beginning of the second half, and the five starters for the Sandy girls basketball team huddled briefly on the court to determine who would have the task of guarding Wilsonville senior Brynn Lio.
Published: 2/18/2013 5:47:27 PM
Five members of the Wilsonville wrestling team qualified for the state meet with their performances at the Northwest Oregon Conference district tournament Feb.
Published: 2/8/2013 6:56:02 PM
Tony Munoz was under pressure — heavyweight pressure.
The Wilsonville wrestling team was leading by five points entering the last bout of its match against Milwaukie, meaning the dual victory was still up for grabs when the freshman took the mat.
Published: 2/11/2013 2:31:47 PM
Just when everything seemed to be clicking ...The Wilsonville boys basketball team appeared to have turned a corner with three straight league wins, but its momentum was killed with back-to-back losses last week.
Published: 2/6/2013 11:12:47 AM
Several local athletes are signing letters of intent to play at the collegiate level as part of national Signing Day. The Wilsonville Spokesman will have updates throughout the day.
Published: 2/7/2013 5:15:11 PM
The recruiting race is over. But for a trio of Wilsonville High School seniors, Wednesday’s national Letter of Intent Day means their football careers are just getting underway.
Published: 2/2/2013 6:43:53 PM
The WIlsonville boys basketball team cruised to a 55-31 win last night at home over visiting Rex Putnam HIgh School.
The Wildcats jumped out to a 10-0 first quarter lead and held a 22-5 advantage after one quarter after senior Dylan Livesay nailed a three with four seconds left in the period.
Published: 2/4/2013 11:08:36 AM
Matt Lucero took first place in the 113-pound bracket at the Geister Invitational tournament, leading the Wilsonville wrestling team to a seventh-place finish out of 14 teams Feb.
Published: 2/18/2013 7:07:34 PM
The Wilsonville girls basketball team will host its second-annual Teacher Appreciation night as part of its regular-season finale at home Feb. 22.The Wildcats’ game against Putnam is scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.
Published: 2/26/2013 10:55:17 PM
And that, folks, is how to dismantle a zone.
Four different players on the Wilsonville boys basketball team made 3-pointers in the first half of Tuesday night’s home play-in game, forcing Pendleton to reconsider its defensive scheme.
Published: 2/28/2013 9:32:06 PM
In many ways, this season was quite unusual for the Wilsonville girls basketball team.
It began the year relying on just two athletes with significant varsity playing time, a freshman point guard and a variety of other new faces, a far cry from the revolving door of talent, depth and experience that has buoyed the Wildcats’ program in its impressively successful history.
Published: 2/10/2013 6:31:00 PM
If it wasn’t already a rivalry, then it is one now.Wilsonville junior Christie Halverson and Sherwood sophomore Julia Bush have already raced against each other on the state’s biggest stage in their standout prep careers, and this year’s Northwest Oregon Conference district swimming meet Feb.
Published: 2/1/2013 6:15:24 PM
The Wilsonville wrestling team saw firsthand why Sandy is the presumed conference champion.The Wildcats won just three of their 11 contested matches against the Pioneers on the road Jan.
Published: 2/21/2013 3:21:49 PM
Wilsonville High School’s athletic conference looks significantly different in the latest OSAA proposal for the four-year time block beginning in 2014.
Published: 2/20/2013 1:16:03 PM
The Wilsonville boys basketball team was Harlem Shaken.On a night when the school’s student section unveiled its rendition of the viral dance phenomenon, the No.
Published: 2/18/2013 4:40:42 PM
Lung capacity is critical in swimming. Christie Halverson learned that the hard way.
While trying to overcome an illness that affected her breathing pattern in the pool, the Wilsonville junior couldn’t quite overcome the elite competition in the pool at the Class 5A state swimming championships Feb.
Published: 2/19/2013 3:29:56 PM
The Wilsonville boys basketball team entered its regular-season finale against league rival Sherwood with considerable momentum, winning its previous two games by 70 points combined.
Published: 2/15/2013 12:33:21 AM
Chase Lio isn’t sure if he’s the next Vin Scully, but his budding broadcasting career practically put him next to Vin Scully.
The Wilsonville alumnus, who is currently a sophomore at Loyola Marymount University, received a $5,000 scholarship last month from the Southern California Sports Broadcasters association for his efforts as the play-by-play announcer for the college’s women’s basketball team.
Published: 2/24/2013 11:50:18 AM
PORTLAND — Several members of the Wilsonville wrestling team entered the state meet with hopes of standing on podiums, medals around their necks, top-six finishes to their names.
Published: 2/27/2013 12:52:42 AM
Ryan Walsh scored 19 points Tuesday, as the Wilsonville High School boys basketball team earned a spot in the state playoffs with a 64-50 Play-In round game against visiting Pendleton.
Schools & Kids
Published: 2/26/2013 3:06:29 PM
There is a ready explanation for why volunteerism radiates throughout Wilsonville.
It starts early in a lot of homes. And, just as importantly, an ethic of community service is emphasized in local schools above and beyond that found in many districts around the state.
Published: 2/25/2013 5:25:42 PM
Wilsonville students graduate from George FoxWilsonville area students were among a group of more than 250 who received a diploma at George Fox University’s midyear commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec.
Published: 2/27/2013 12:48:26 PM
Studying the manner in which different materials absorb and reflect light is probably a topic outside the capability of the average adult.
But don’t even think of suggesting that to Wood Middle School eighth graders Kjel Pettenger-Willey and Luke Puppo.
Published: 2/5/2013 10:14:08 AM
West Linn teen Lara Valachovic epitomizes the reasons why the West Linn-Wilsonville School District’s Arts and Technology High School originally was opened.
Published: 2/12/2013 10:55:52 AM
Like most districts across the state, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District saw a slight increase in enrollment this school year.State Deputy Supt.
Published: 2/19/2013 2:32:47 PM
A true test for any organization is that moment when its founder moves on.
For Willy Fit, the student fitness group at Wilsonville High School, that moment came 18 months ago, when former Wilsonville assistant principal Carlos Sequeira was hired as principal at Sherwood High School.
Published: 2/12/2013 10:43:38 AM
Wilsonville High School will reprise the popular musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie" starting with a Feb. 21 show at the high school.
Wilsonville first presented “Millie” five years ago, during the 2007-2008 season, and will now bring it back to life again for the 2012-13 season.
Police Fire Logs
Published: 2/19/2013 10:47:37 AM
POLICE REPORTSWilsonville Police reported the following incidents. The department is run under contract by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Published: 2/11/2013 4:52:45 PM
POLICE REPORTSWilsonville Police reported the following incidents. The department is run under contract by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Published: 2/5/2013 2:56:16 PM
POLICE REPORTSWilsonville Police reported the following incidents. The department is run under contract by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
Published: 2/25/2013 5:30:51 PM
POLICE REPORTSWilsonville Police reported the following incidents. The department is run under contract by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Free Access
Published: 2/21/2013 4:23:37 PM
A Portland man remains in critical condition after he was
struck by a pickup truck while walking on Interstate-5 south of Wilsonville
Thursday morning.
Community
Published: 2/26/2013 2:57:03 PM
Almost everyone probably has at least a passing interest in their family history.
Now, Wilsonville residents have a hands-on means of actually finding out more.
Published: 2/19/2013 2:57:58 PM
Jay Puppo doesn’t particularly enjoy the spotlight.
In fact, he goes out of his way to avoid it.
But because the Wilsonville resident involves himself in a wide range of events and activities centered around community service, the spotlight has a way of finding Puppo.
Published: 2/19/2013 10:43:09 AM
The Wilsonville Community Center celebrated its remodeled and expanded kitchen with a party for local residents and city officials. The Thursday, Feb.
Published: 2/12/2013 10:53:12 AM
Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue has been making steady process on the rebuilding of Station 56 and the addition of a South Operating Center.According to Tim Nokes, TVF&R public information officer, some of the key milestones in the past month include:n Completing the structural steelframingn Completing the interior wood framing of nonstructural walls, n Installing HVAC ductwork, rough plumbing and rough electrical work.
City/Region
Published: 2/12/2013 11:13:55 AM
It looks like Wilsonville’s Memorial Park will be getting a significant makeover as early as Labor Day.
The Wilsonville City Council voted Monday to award a $149,000 engineering contract to Wallis Engineering of Vancouver, Wash.
Published: 2/5/2013 8:04:51 PM
The fault lines in the Wilsonville City Council made evident in last November’s general election were on full display Monday, as a decision on the city’s proposed legislative agenda devolved into a lengthy debate over various sticking points.
Published: 2/5/2013 2:48:05 PM
Wilsonville’s supply of single-family homes, apartment dwellings and even manufactured homes will come under scrutiny over the next several months as the city undertakes perhaps its most extensive housing analysis.
Published: 2/26/2013 6:17:31 PM
After an initial round of interviews for the city’s new position of Parks and Recreation director, it looks like it’s back to the drawing board, said City Manager Bryan Cosgrove.
Published: 2/26/2013 3:30:16 PM
Doing less with more is an ongoing mantra in both the public and private sectors.
But sometimes you have to spend money to save money.
That’s the reasoning behind the Wilsonville City Council’s unanimous approval Monday of a $132,600 contract with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, a California firm tasked with conducting a thorough examination of the service currently provided by the city of Wilsonville’s South Metro Area Regional Transit agency.
Published: 2/26/2013 2:49:24 PM
It still is premature to say that economic recovery is a sure thing in Oregon.
This is particularly true for the public sector, which continues to deal with the fallout of the collapse of the housing market.
Published: 2/19/2013 2:52:39 PM
The boxes aren’t completely unpacked yet.
But South Metro Area Transit Director Stephan Lashbrook is hard-pressed to find any down side to his agency’s new $6.
Business
Published: 2/15/2013 5:09:10 PM
Wilsonville’s Coca-Cola operations will be adding another 21 jobs by early March, company officials confirmed today.Those new jobs result from the closure of the company’s distribution and warehouse operations in Eugene, which has 24 employees.
Published: 2/26/2013 6:18:34 PM
The Wilsonville-based Oregon Association of Nurseries has found itself in the midst of a labor dispute, but with little to no actual involvement of its own.
Published: 2/14/2013 2:50:31 PM
A Xerox executive is in Washington, D.C., this week hoping to share his hopes and concerns for Oregon small businesses.Aaron Woods directs operations in Wilsonville for the North American Resellers and Partner Programs at Xerox, where he’s worked for the past 18 years, managing a program that authorizes service providers on printers and multi-function devices.
