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A is for Apple at COTW
Hello again to those of the WikiProject we call Oregon. Time for another edition of Collaboration of the Week. Last week there was some good improvements to Music of Oregon and Phil Knight, great job everyone. This week, by request is the Applegate Trail, which is short enough to easily conjure up a DYK. Then, I’m trying something a little different, with the Portland State stuff. We included the two high profile schools during Civil War week last year, so now its time for the younger sibling that gets no respect to get some attention. After all, it is the largest college in the state. Feel free to help with whatever aspects you like, though to help with some ideas I added some to the article talk page. Click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Nana na na, hey hey hey, goouud byeeee. Aboutmovies (talk) 08:04, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

Keller Auditorium
Wow, you tidied up around here, the place looks nice. Sorry if I ec'd you at Keller. I just looked at the AlexNewBot page and went to town. I'll go busy myself looking for concert tours to link there and leave you alone. Katr67 (talk) 04:49, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

McMinnville High School
Nice work on that--better than I would have done for them. I wish more people would usurp my school-saving activities--it's a thankless and unpleasant job. If it gets prodded, I'll contest it, but I think it should be fine now. These things generally survive Afd too. I'm not on vacation, but I rode my bike through four counties yesterday (and got some nice pics of an NRHP covered bridge) and I am really really really tired. Katr67 (talk) 21:57, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

Xtra COTW
Greeting once again WikiProject Oregon Folks. Time for another edition of the Collaboration of the Week. First, thank you to those who helped out on the last few COTWs. This week we have the soon to open Westside Express Service, formerly the Washington County Commuter Rail, so lets see if we can get it up to WPORE standards. Then there is a Coordinates Drive to add coordinates to any articles currently missing them, to help increase readership by allowing them to be shown on Google Earth/Maps. Click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 23:45, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

Qrazy sale at COTW! Act now! Total liquidation!
Greetings WikiProject Oregon folks, time for another edition of the Collaboration of the Week! Last week we saw some good improvements made to Westside Express Service, while we also worked on a Coordinates Drive. I don’t know how many articles had the coordinates added to, but thanks to those who helped out. This week we have two more requests: William Clark of Lewis & Clark fame and the famed Oregon Bottle Bill. Hopefully we can work both up to B class. Click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Adios. Aboutmovies (talk) 06:55, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Summer Time in the COTW
Hello again to those of the WikiProject Oregon Clan. Time for another new edition of Collaboration of the Week. Last week there was some good improvements to William Clark and the legendary Oregon Bottle Bill, great job to those who helped out. This week, by request is the Owyhee Reservoir, which is short enough to easily conjure up a DYK. Then, also by request is a red link elimination drive on Oregon newspapers. Feel free to help out with either. Click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 20:31, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

Walter Lafferty
I was thinking you might have been diggin' through the 'fiche from some of the citations that popped up there. That's some serious wikiholism you got goin' there! I definitely like your idea of covering this stuff more broadly, I was never aware of the connections you've drawn either.

I wonder if this would fit well in the Land use planning in Oregon (draft) project I've been meaning to get underway for a while. Actually, I have a bit of a scheme. What if we wrote a BlueOregon post introducing the WikiProject Oregon blog, and requesting suggestions and input for that article? I bet we'd get a comment thread full of interesting tidbits to add to that outline. Might not get many (or any) BlueOregon types to actually edit the 'pedia, but I bet they'd have lots of good suggestions we could work with -- sort of a "cast the net real wide" COTW. Think this is worth pursuing? -Pete (talk) 17:22, 17 July 2008 (UTC)


 * I'm fine with a name change and broadening the focus a bit, that makes sense. Land use in Oregon seems about right. As for bias -- we could offer it up at a number of blogs, I suppose. But also, BlueOregon has a pretty wide readership -- not just lefty types. I expect people like Ross Day or Jack Roberts might chime in as much as anybody else, especially if people's suggestions started to have a discernible lefty slant. -Pete (talk) 18:20, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

Zebras are not allowed to participate at COTW, but penguins may
Howdy ya’ll, its WikiProject Oregon Collaboration of the Week time! Thanks to those who helped improve Owyhee Reservoir and start some new Oregon newspaper article, we had four new ones. This week it is time for a Stub Improvement Drive. So select a Stub, any Stub, and try to improve it to at least a Start class. If you expand it by 5X, then think about nominating it at Did You Know so it can be featured on the main page. Click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 09:21, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

P., R.L. &P.
A couple para's from His Life, a bright purple biography of George W. Joseph:

Senator Joseph characterized the methods used by [Senate President-to-be Dan J.] Malarkey to procure his election "a shame and an outrage" perpetrated upon the people. He asserted that Malarkey had not made himself and had attained his position through an alliance with The Oregonian "or some person on The Oregonian."

Allegations were made that Malarkey did not even understand the provisions of his public utility bill, which he had fathered in the interest of the P., R. L., & P. Co. and the Southern Pacific, and had to send a stenographer downstairs, at the last session, twice to get an explanation as to these "exchange of commodities features," from Clyde B. Aitchison of the railroad commission. The second time, he said, Aitchison had to send back the explanation in writing.


 * Also, this 1916 Public Utility Report has lots of info about P. R., L., & P. in it. Not sure whether any of this ties in well with the land fraud scandal etc.? -Pete (talk) 20:20, 11 August 2008 (UTC)

1 Year of the Collaboration of the Week
Hello again to those of WikiProject Oregon. It is time again for another Collaboration of the Week. The last two weeks were a Stub Improvement Drive, and thank you to those who improved any Stubs.

This week marks the one week anniversary of the COTW, so a brief highlight reel: And now on with our countdown. This week we have two requests, the Willamette Meteorite and Tom McCall. Hopefully we can get both to GA quality. Click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Thank you. Aboutmovies (talk) 09:40, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
 * At least 10 DYKs
 * Three articles passed GA after being listed at COTW
 * Probably around 25 articles started
 * Almost all Top importance articles are now better than Stub class

Jim N E Cricket, its another Oregon Collaboration of the Week
Greetings WikiProject Oregon folks, it is time for another edition of the Collaboration of the Week! A big thanks to those who helped out in improving Tom McCall and the Willamette Meteorite last week. This week we have a request for Mr. Greg Oden who has been back in the news as of late, so hopefully we can get him up to B class before training camp starts. Then we have a Hospital red link drive with plenty of opportunity for DYKs! As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Bu bye. Aboutmovies (talk) 15:41, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

AfD nomination of Justin Roper
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AfD nomination of Danny O'Neil
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Ssssh, Be Very Very Quiet, its Oregon COTW time
Howdy folks, its time for this week’s edition of Oregon’s Collaboration of the Week. First off, great job the last two weeks with Greg Oden & the Hospital red link drive. We had close to ten new hospital articles and two DYKs plus other improvements to the list itself. So thank you to those who helped out. This week, we have on a sad note Kevin Duckworth, and the Statesman Journal. Duckworth should have plenty of sources so hopefully in tribute we can get his article up to standards. With the SJ, hopefully we can get it above a stub so all three of the top three papers are no longer stubs, and maybe even a DYK and GA like we got from the Register-Guard? Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Hasta la bye bye. Aboutmovies (talk) 20:14, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

WP:ORE COTW Version 2.2
Hello WikiProject Oregon contributors. It's time for another COTW. Thank you to those who helped improve Kevin Duckworth and the Statesman Journal last week, we received another DYK for the SJ. This week, by request we have Mr. Ken Kesey and not by request Nike, Inc.. Nike is the only Start class article in the top 30 of those articles selected for the hard copy edition, and it could easily be improved to B class. Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 23:49, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Red red links make me feel so fine...
Greetings WikiProject Oregon editors. It's time for another edition of the COTW. Thank you to those who helped improve Ken Kesey and the Nike, Inc. last week. This week, by request we have the Northwest Forest Plan and then a Red Link Elimination Drive. For the red links, pick any one you want from any article, the list provided is just to help make it easier. And if you get a good article started, don’t forget to nominate it for a DYK. Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 20:38, 26 September 2008 (UTC)

Very Special COTW, act now!
Greetings WikiProject Oregon peoples. It is once again time for another edition of the COTW. Thank you to those who helped eliminate some red links the last few weeks (the NWFP received little attention). This week, we have the stub High Desert Museum and then in honor of losing airline service again, McNary Field. Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 07:11, 11 October 2008 (UTC)

Heads up
Hey, I just started an article for Oregon Ballot Measure 65 (2008) -- you gotta keep me on the up and up! Also started a web site, http://ballotfreedom.wordpress.com --Pete (talk) 22:27, 13 October 2008 (UTC)

XXX<-COTW->XXX
Howdy WikiProject Oregon humans. Time for another edition of the C to the O to the T to the W. Thanks to those who help out on McNary Field and Bend’s High Desert Museum. For this week, we shall tackle Bridges on US 101 and then with the last few days of decent weather, The Semi-Annual Picture Drive. Plenty of red links on the bridge list, or improve a stub! Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 09:54, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

Ross Island
Belatedly, I want to thank you for the kind words you posted to my talk page in June. I meant to reply then but veered off in some other direction. I remembered your note this morning. Perhaps setting the clock back an hour triggered the thought. Finetooth (talk) 17:07, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

Elect the Best Financed, Least Offensive Person For the Job (aka Oregon COTW)
Hello fellow WikiProject Oregon folks, it’s time for another COTW. But first, just remember that those other guys only want to raise your taxes, but I won’t. A big thank you to those who helped make improvements to Bridges on US 101 and participating in The Semi-Annual Picture Drive. And unlike the other guys, I won’t ship your jobs overseas! This week, we have Mr. Bipartisan Wayne Morse who went from being a Republican to an Independent and finally to a Democrat. Then, let’s see if we can finish up creating articles for members of the Oregon House before their January inauguration. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. I’m Aboutmovies, and I approve this message. Paid for the committee to elect Aboutmovies. Aboutmovies (talk) 19:43, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Election minutiae
Hey there, just wanted to point out -- I checked the The Oregonian and KGW, and it doesn't look like either source has called the HD39 election for Kennemer. (In fact, the KGW call remains at Forsberg.) Without a reliable source stating otherwise, I think we need to report that as "unknown," even though it looks pretty clear that Kennemer will win.

How ya feel about the election? Things looked pretty good in your district.... -Pete (talk) 20:38, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Forests and railroads and Congress
Did you see this: Chamberlain-Ferris Act -- note the related AFD, too. -Pete (talk) 22:02, 20 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Wow, we can't let that one die. Thanks for the pointer, I'll comment on the AFD soon. --Esprqii (talk) 22:09, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

Harvest Time @ COTW
Greetings WikiProject Oregon folks, it’s time for another edition of the fabled COTW. Thank you to all who helped make improvements to Wayne Morse and creating some members of the Oregon House. This week, we have by request Upper Klamath Lake which think made the news lately with a salmon plan. Then, in honor of the end of the harvest time, we will go farming with Fort Stevens. There is a beautiful link farm in the article that is ripe for harvesting into citations. It should provide for a bountiful feast, or alternatively you can take your hoe to it and weed some out. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. WARNING: COTW is not approved for children under 3 and may contain choking hazards for small children. DO NOT leave your child unattended with COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 08:41, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

Zero Down, Zero Interest at the Oregon COTW
Hello to all the WikiProject Oregon folks, time once again for yet another bone chilling edition of the Collaboration Of The Week. I thank yee who helped make improvements to Fort Stevens and Upper Klamath Lake. For this first week of December, we have by request Mike Bellotti and his archrival Mike Riley, both in honor of that great tradition we call the Civil War (AKA the battle for the platypus). As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. This message is intended for the addressee shown. It contains information that is confidential and protected from disclosure. Any review, dissemination or use of this transmission or its contents is strictly prohibited. Aboutmovies (talk) 20:35, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

FYI of interest?
In case you missed it, an interesting intersection of a couple issues you're interested in:

"Mannix proposes letting Clackamas and other counties manage federal forest lands derived from the former “O and C” railroad, thus boosting their revenues by increasing timber harvests. That would help replace lost federal payments to timber-dependent counties, Mannix said, observing that getting the county payments extended each year by Congress has become a tough sell."

http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=120967556535434000

Not sure what article (or how) to best include this on WP, but seemed noteworthy. (As opposed, you know, to "notable.") -Pete (talk) 21:30, 16 December 2008 (UTC)


 * I hadn't seen that. Cool, I'll have to delve into it at some point. Thanks! --Esprqii (talk) 03:17, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

Very cold, must type about the Oregon COTW to stay warm
Hello again from WikiProject Oregon’s Collaboration of the Week HQ. Since there was no notice last time, thanks to those who helped improve Mike Riley and Mike Bellotti at the begging of the month and to those who helped create Oregon Department of Justice and Lindsay Applegate last week. Those last two were the red links with lots of links to them from other articles (DOJ was #1). For this week, in honor of Arctic Blast/Winter Storm/Damn its Freakin’ Cold Outside 2008/Storm of the Century/Is there ANYTHING else going on in the world?/We Might Actually Have a White Christmas, we have Snow Bunny. Then as part of the Stub elimination drive, we have state senator Margaret Carter, which could easily be turned into a nice DYK entry once expanded 5X. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Have a Holly Jolly Christmas/Hanukah/ Kwanzaa/Winter Solstice. Aboutmovies (talk) 08:22, 22 December 2008 (UTC)

Happy New COTW
Greetings from WikiProject Oregon’s Collaboration of the Week. First off, thank you to everyone who has done work the last few weeks on the last two COTWs. This week we have by request Oregon and California Railroad, part of the lands involved in the Oregon Land Fraud Scandal. Then as part of the Stub elimination drive, we have longtime politician Grattan Kerans, which hopefully can be turned into a nice DYK entry. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 10:22, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Museums & Prisons COTW
Howdy to all those in WikiProject Oregon land! To start, thanks to those who helped improve Grattan Kerans and Oregon and California Railroad as part of the Collaboration of the Week. This week we’ll try and start some new articles with a red link elimination drive on a couple of Oregon lists. So, you have your pick of prisons, or museums. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 08:49, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

B-day for Oregon
Hello to WikiProject Oregon peoples! Thank you to those who helped start some new articles on prisons and museums. This week, in honor of Oregon’s 150th b-day, we have the slightly older Oregon Constitution and the first state governor John Whiteaker. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 01:10, 15 February 2009 (UTC)

Xenophopia does not involve a Xylophone: Another WPORE COTW
Greetings to WikiProject Oregon members. A big thank you to everyone who helped last week with the Oregon Constitution and John Whiteaker. This week, we have by request Clyde Drexler and a newer article in Religion in Oregon (I thought surveys said we didn’t have religion in Oregon). Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 10:05, 28 February 2009 (UTC)

Killer Oregon COTW, its Totally Rad
Greetings WikiProject Oregon peoples. It is once again time for another edition of the World Famous Collaboration Of The Week. Thank you to those who worked on Clyde and [the lack of] Religion in Oregon. This week (as many have noticed), we have the “it was a red link” and by request Eugene Station and Heceta Head in honor of the work that’s been going on at Oregon Coast. Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. On a side note, does the recent news of Portland being the unhappiest place in all the land make people there more unhappy? Aboutmovies (talk) 06:50, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

List of United States Representatives from Oregon
Rep. Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer, for one is missing, so no, that list is not complete. -- Banj e b oi   01:41, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Ummm, you might want to research Thatcher. Since if you do, you may notice she serves in the Oregon House of Representatives, which is different than Congress, which is what the article you linked to above concerns, thus until she is elected to Congress, she will not be on that list. Aboutmovies (talk) 02:41, 18 March 2009 (UTC)


 * Are they both called houses? The lede from the first states "Members of the United States House of Representatives from Oregon" which she does seem to be in. -- Banj e  b oi   03:05, 18 March 2009 (UTC)

MLS
I understand you're excited about the new MLS franchise in Portland, but nothing about the team name has been officially announced. While it is true that the new team will use the Timbers name, we don't know what the club's official name will be. Just like the Seattle Sounders became Seattle Sounders FC and Vancouver has gone back and forth between Vancouver Whitecaps and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, we don't know exactly what the team's name will be, and so we shouldn't portray it as though we do. Please don't move the page back, as I have reverted your move so that it is more in line with the template we have used for the last several expansion franchises. --  Grant  .  Alpaugh  22:26, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

V is for Victory at the COTW: Brought to you by the Letter W (naming rights still available)
Hear ye, hear ye WikiProject Oregon villagers. Tis time for another edition of ye ol’ Collaboration Of Thine Week. Thank you to those who worked on Eugene Station and Heceta Head the last few weeks, may the Black Death spare ye family. This time we have a we little stub in the John Ross Tower and by request Bill Walton in honor of a pretty good chance at making the playoffs for the Blazers (sorry can’t think of a good Old English type language for that one, but if we go with Olde English 800, then the Jail Blazers could come into play). Anyway, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 08:07, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

New Portland Ballpark
It's a little unclear from its description - is this definitely committed, or is it only in the talking stage at this point? Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots 23:42, 30 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Do they really think a pro soccer team will be that big a draw? Soccer is notoriously a dead-end in this country - there just isn't that much interest in it. There is some interest, but many pro soccer teams have come and gone over the years. Anyway, it sounds like there's a lot more negotiation yet to come, before this becomes reality. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots 17:58, 31 March 2009 (UTC)
 * There are "pockets" of popularity for soccer, and maybe someday it will become more popular nationally. I'm not arguing for deleting the article. I just wondered if the ballpark was far enough along to be considered a solid bet for the Beavers' future ballpark. At this point it looks like it's not, so your "see also" in the list is probably the right place for it, for now. That's the only reason I raised the original question. For example, I'm listing Target Field because its construction is well under way. But a ballpark that's only in the talking stage doesn't belong in the actual list. An example would be the Oakland ballpark that failed to get approval. Once there's a groundbreaking, i.e. actual construction, or failing that, an actual commitment and not just talk, then it belongs within the list itself and not just as a footnote. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots 18:41, 31 March 2009 (UTC)

Zeus is a really cool dude and he thinks these WP:ORE articles are cool too
Greetings WikiProject Oregon guys and gals. Once again it is time for another edition of the our niche market Collaboration Of The Week. As always, thank you to those who worked on the Ross Tower and Walton. For this week we have the Calapooya Mountains and by request (and in honor of the opening) the venerable Portland Saturday Market. Just remember, if you are feeling blue, try breathing (rimshot please). Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 21:41, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

U too can help Oregon
Howdy WikiProject Oregon folks. It is time again it is time for another round of the Collaboration Of The Week. A big thank you to those who worked on Calapooya Mountains and Portland Saturday Market, both saw some great improvements. For this week we have two great opportunities for DYKs with Brian McMenamin and Algoma, Oregon. Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 07:35, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

Bring on the COTW
Good afternoon WikiProject Oregon peoples. It is time again it is time for another round of the Collaboration Of The Week, Volume 82. Thank you to those who worked on Algoma, Oregon‎ and Brian McMenamin, both saw some great improvements and are up for DYks. This week we have Mary Alice Ford and by request Waterfront Blues Festival. Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Live long and phosphorous. Aboutmovies (talk) 23:24, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Oregon Iron Company
Nice work! Katr67 (talk) 02:10, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

2008 Civil War
I've made some revisions and updates per your recommendation -- I value your opinion -- would you mind taking another look? Abdoozy (talk) 21:01, 8 May 2009 (UTC)

XOXOXO - Oregon loves you, now love Oregon back!
Greetings to WikiProject Oregon folks. It is time again it is time for another round of the Collaboration Of The Week. A big thank you to those who worked on Mary Alice Ford ‎ and the Waterfront Blues Festival, both saw some great improvements. In honor of the great weather, we have our Semi-annual Great Oregon Picture Drive for this week’s collaboration. You can go out and take a picture, or search for a free one on the Internet, or in some cases remove an old request. See the bottom of this page for some links to a variety of free sources. Again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 07:54, 23 May 2009 (UTC)

Blah blah blah, Oregon COTW
Hello to members of the WikiProject o' Oregon. Once again it is time for the Collaboration Of The Week. A thank you to everyone who participated in the Semi-annual Great Oregon Picture Drive, we added a lot of pictures. For this edition we have by request Mr. Maurice Lucas of the Blazers, and a maintenance type project with the Dab Patrol. For the later, pick any Oregon disambiguation page (mainly common city names) and use the "What links here" feature to find any stray incoming links and direct them to the correct article. Again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Peace out! Aboutmovies (talk) 07:22, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Cottage Grove Gryphons
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Kite Man Says beware of powerlines
Hello to those who participate in WikiProject Oregon. Once again it is time for the Collaboration Of The Week. A thank you to everyone who participated in the Dab Patrol and improvements to Maurice Lucas. For this week we have Oregon company FLIR Systems, and a maintenance type project with the FA Update Drive. For the later, pick any Oregon FA class article and read through it to make sure it is still up-to-date. Again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. I like frogs. Aboutmovies (talk) 06:38, 20 June 2009 (UTC)

Boz rates the day a Perfect Ten
Greetings and salutations to members of WikiProject Oregon. We hear bye announce another Collaboration Of The Week. Thanks to anyone who participated in updating any FA articles and for the improvements on FLIR Systems. This week we have two requests: former Blazer Sidney Wicks, and a key historical event with Oregon land fraud scandal. Again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 09:31, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

DYK nomination of 1972 Rose Bowl
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Signpost interview
Greetings! I will be conducting a group interview with WikiProject Oregon members for the Signpost. Peteforsyth suggested that you might be interested in participating. The interview will be taking place here. Instructions can be found on the interview talk page. Hope you can participate! --Cryptic C62 · Talk 16:01, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

Hot outside, so stay inside working on the Oregon COTW!
Hello to WikiProject Oregon folks, and get ready for another Collaboration Of The Week. Thank you to those who worked on the land fraud scandal and Mr. Wicks. This week we have one by request, Central Oregon, and a gnomish task, the Great Infobox Drive of '09. For the infobox drive, just find some articles without infoboxes and add one. People and companies are two prime areas as many do not have infoboxes, yet infoboxes exist for those areas. Again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 07:45, 20 July 2009 (UTC)

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Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back, Mr. COTW
Howdy after a long message absence to those of WikiProject Oregon. To answer a common question, no you did not get removed from the COTW notification list, I was just too busy to send out the notification for the last change. So, thank you to all those who helped improve Central Oregon and Mount Jefferson, as well as those who added infoboxes and adopted a governor. For this edition of the COTW, we have partly by request and in honor of the return of college football, Duck football and Beaver football. If you are a fan of neither, maybe go back and work on a governor or add infoboxes this time around. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies (talk) 06:25, 15 August 2009 (UTC)