Sports Spotlight on WL High runner Joanna Briscoe, who traveled to Rwanda with Africa New Life Ministries last summer
(Originally published in the print edition of The Oregonian, Sept. 18, 2013 SPORTS SPOTLIGHT - JOANNA BRISCOE) JOANNA BRISCOE Age: 14 years old Where she lives: West Linn School: West Linn High Year: Freshman Sport: Cross Country...
West Linn Oktoberfest returns Sept. 27-28 for 2013 celebration of all things German!
West Linn Oktoberfest returns for a two-day run this year, from 5 pm to 8:30 p.m. Friday Sept. 27 and Saturday Sept. 28 in historic Willamette area of West Linn. The event will be held in the tent behind Alium Restaurant, 1914 Willamette Falls Drive in in West...
Coach makes good on his mohawk promise – Oregonian story
When Chad McHenry of West Linn coached the Under 10 boys soccer team with the Oregon Soccer Academy, they won the blue playoffs U10 Premier Division at the Mount Hood Challenge in 2011. He moved on to coach for the Lake Oswego Soccer Club that year. This year, he...
We live on the Street of Reality
This year’s Street of Dreams is in West Linn (again), the city we have called home since 1989. Seems like forever ago. All of our kids have grown up, and still are growing up here. We have driven by the Street of Dreams several days a week in the past month, and have...
It’s not about the sea lions – Summer Adventure with Kids 2013 – No. 10
My 10-year-old Gus and I were alone for the week and I wanted to get away on a summer outdoor adventure, but farther than our usual more local, within-an-hour-of-Portland trips. Chris and the twins were on a 10-day high adventure-rafting trip on the Deschutes River...
Writers Connection features Sarah Thebarge as guest speaker Thursday September 19
To kick off the new year of Writers Connection Thursday September 19, we are honored to have Sarah Thebarge join us as our guest speaker. Sarah holds a master’s degree in medical science from Yale, and was studying journalism at Columbia when she was diagnosed with...
Bryant Woods Nature Park – Summer 2013 Outdoor Adventure with Kids – No. 9
Outdoor Adventures for my boys are not always on the top of their priority list, I must admit. Sometimes, I have to make an effort to talk them into it, which could not be truer than on this day, when we explored Bryant Woods Nature Park in Lake Grove. We have been...
I sent the boys outside. They hacked away at our picnic table.
Today, I made breakfast for my 10-year-old Gus, my twins age 15, and their friend Tyler who had spent the night. I made my signature crepes. My kids and their friends love my crepes. It makes me feel good as a mom if I can make breakfast for my kids when their...
Devil’s Rest Summit- Summer 2013 Outdoor Adventure with Kids – No. 7
I was so excited after going on the Angel’s Rest summit hike outdoor summer adventure with the boys, that I wanted to return and find another adventure in the Gorge. We have had very few if any family outings this summer as my husband Chris has been going on all of...
So, how’s your writing -You sometimes don’t realize the impact of your words and stories
When I arrived at the Oregon Christian Writers Summer conference today, conference director Lindy Jacobs greeted me as she always does, with her trademark genuine smile marked by her warm and professional manner. She thanked me for returning as a mentor and being on a...
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