http://97070.com News and general discussion about the community of Wilsonville Oregon Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:40:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If this is your first visit to the Wilsonville Minute, please read this post first. First, introductions... my name is Dan and I'm the editor of the Wilsonville Minute and President of Wilsonville Media LLC, which produces this new Wilsonville blog, dedicated to reporting up to the minute news and features, ... http://97070.com/2007/10/12/gotta-minute-welcome-to-the-wilsonville-minute/ Wilsonville Pump It Up is offering Summer “Beat The Heat” Party Invite up to 14 of your friends for  up to 1.5 Hour private party for $195  on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday any time  from July 1-August 31, 2008 (Call for availability). This 1.5 hour extravaganze includes 1 hour in party ... http://97070.com/2008/06/30/beat-the-heat-at-wilsonville-pump-it-up/ Alrighty then.  I have to admit, in this particular climate,  in the spring when the grass grows like nobody's business, a push mower just 'doesn't cut it" , if you'll pardon the pun.  Now that things are finally heating up and drying out, the grass has slowed significantly.  If you've ... http://97070.com/2008/06/22/push-mowers-as-an-option/ Tomorrow from 10 AM to 4PM  and Sunday from 1 PM - 3 PM the City of Wilsonville Celebrates the opening of the Boeckman Road  extension and bridge. Beginning with a one mile fun run, and followed by Opening ceremonies, a variety of family-friendly activities will take place.  Live music ... http://97070.com/2008/06/20/boeckman-bridge-to-open-finally/ It's just about strawberry time.  Ok, we're running a little late this year due to the weather, but it IS almost strawberry time nonetheless! If you typically lose some of your berries to birds, here is a tip I found that will save your berries for yourself. When your strawberries set on ... http://97070.com/2008/06/15/protecting-berries-from-birds/ This past few weeks, our local officers encountered a LOT of drunk drivers.  Thank goodness they are there to make our roads safer! 5/19/08  Susan Michelle Brown charged with Theft I, held on PV Assault IV (Bail = $5,000)and on a warrant out of Yamhill Co.  for Resisting Arrest (Bail = ... http://97070.com/2008/06/14/arrest-report-may-19-june-10/ Wood Middle School has said there are new immunization requirements for  incoming 7th graders this year.  Parents - watch your mail for details from the school nurse. http://97070.com/2008/06/12/new-immunization-standards-for-incoming-7th-graders/ Just a friendly reminder that school gets out today.  Watch for kids on the road and in the neighborhoods at times of day you're not used to seeing them.  (...and watch your yard signs......one disappeared from my yard last night.) http://97070.com/2008/06/12/school-is-out-today-watch-for-kids/ The Wood Middle School robotics team is looking for a new coach to mentor during the 2008-9 season and to take over the team in the 2009-10 season. The team competes in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), http://usfirst.org/, a high school robotics competition that allows middle school students. The well-regarded ... http://97070.com/2008/06/09/robotics-mentor-needed-for-middle-schoolers/ Your roses have finally begun to bloom.  You want to keep them healthy and blooming as long as possible.  Here are some useful tips: First, after your first batch of blooms, get busy pruning those rose bushes.  They need to be thinned, and the spent blooms need to be removed.  This ... http://97070.com/2008/06/08/prune-those-roses/