Talk:West Linn, Oregon

Nestled
I was thinking of changing it to "plunked down hard," but I think "located" is probably just fine.Tesint 01:20, 3 September 2006 (UTC)
 * LOL Katr67 01:44, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

"ironically"?! WTF!
ironically is a demented word choice. Though not without significance, the political polarization is mostly irrelevant to livibility. It is a nice place. I happen to live there. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.59.140.139 (talk • contribs) 00:26, October 4, 2006

Recent events
I have added back the information regarding the recent events in West Linn (embezzlement & growth) as they were very notable. The former even made the top of the front page of the major regional newspaper. If someone would like to edit it down (e.g. just say that the city "is dealing with the issues of having growth" or taking out the "ironically"), that's fine. Jason McHuff 23:08, 17 November 2006 (UTC)


 * I didn't blink when someone took that stuff out, but I don't object to it being in there either. Thanks for providing some sources, it probably needs a few more. Definitely needs a POV check too. Katr67 00:37, 18 November 2006 (UTC)


 * Yeah, possible opinions is one of the reasons why I think is should possibly be edited down. Also, the newspaper article about the embezzler sentencing (just this Saturday) made the top of the front page  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jmchuff (talk • contribs) 09:01, November 20, 2006

I have added back in the recent history of the disagreement relating to the issue of "growth." Although recent history is by nature more controversial than the pre 1913 history, I believe it is at least equally important. If Wikipedia is to be a good resource, I feel that we must make an effort to cover the recent history. I know that we may have difficulty coming to agreement. If Mr. 24.20.47.39 really feels that the recent history should be pretty much removed altogether, the least he could do would be to get a user name, and tell us why, in this talk section, he feels that way. Tesint 17:51, 20 April 2007 (UTC)


 * I don't know what the anon thinks, but since this info is completely unsourced, it is subject to removal again. That's the problem--lack of sources and possible personal opinion, not whether or not the subject matter is controversial. It would be helpful if you could find the time to provide citations from reliable sources. Katr67 18:40, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

"Queen Anne" style house
On a lighter note...Judging from the photo, that house doesn't look like a Queen Anne to me, it looks like a Western Farmhouse/Rural Vernacular (note this site misuses the word "frieze") gussied up with a tiny bit of scrollwork on the porch. Is there a citation stating that the house is Queen Anne or a better photo showing more ornamentation? Katr67 18:53, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

Robert E. Lee
The article states: "Major Robert Moore arrived in 1839 having been the senior member of the first attempt to create an American state in Oregon, the Peoria Party. His title stems from flowers and from his military service in the War of 1812, where he served in the Pennsylvania militia (alongside veterans such as Robert E. Lee, possibly as a battlefield surgeon." Robert E. Lee was 7 when the War of 1812 ended. He couldn't have served in it so I'm taking this out (his article also notes that the only war he served in other than the Civil War was the Mexican-American War).75.164.205.147 (talk) 05:18, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Notable People
Shouldn't Chael Sonnen have a spot on the Notable People list? He's on the West Linn High Schools Notable Alumni, so he probably deserves a spot, even though I disagree with some of the things he's said. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Stickolia (talk • contribs) 02:35, 20 July 2012 (UTC)