http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121800550563808700 For some 20 years, we have had the pleasure of co-chairing the campus set-up committee for Concours d’Elegance. This involves getting some 80 tables and 350 chairs moved onto campus from around the city in order to help make the event succeed. And, every year, those tables get heavier and ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121800546470237100 Washington County is a great place to live and work, for many diverse reasons: Locally grown fresh produce, which are showcased at various local farmers markets; exceptional wines; well-known golf courses and pristine parks and nature preserves. These attributes, combined with the presence of ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121800539566653100 My name is Jeff Duyck and I was a candidate for the Oregon House of Representatives. Until earlier this month, that is. What happened? Bill Bradbury, the Oregon Secretary of State, removed my name from the November 2008 ballot. Mr. Bradbury took this action four months after certifying me as ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121800534243823900 When John Warner revved up an idea to look into the possibility of reactivating a national speed limit on federal highways – reminiscent of the action taken during the energy crisis of the 1970s – the U.S. Senator from Virginia hit on a plan that has real merit in relation to ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121737215540152300 High school columnist showed disrespect to presidency I would like to take exception to the comments of Quinn Bailey, your guest column writer these past three weeks. Though well written, his spin on patriotism, corrupt administration, etc. leaves me a bit bewilderd. When he asked, ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121737205888977400 I have been a citizen of Forest Grove for all 17 years of my life. During these years I have been a member of the BSA Troop 165, located here in the Grove. One of the requirements to gain the rank of Eagle Scout is to earn all 21 required merit badges. One of those merit badges is Communications ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121737192670904800 We support the Oregon State Board of Education’s decision to require high school students to meet expanded requirements to earn a diploma – but want to remind state officials that new requirements from Salem should come with new responsibilities from the Capitol. Last month the board ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121737187239736500 According to a recent survey, it’s likely that nearly one-third of eighth graders and one half of eleventh graders in Washington County drank alcohol in the past month. That same survey found that 84 percent of eleventh graders say it would be easy to get alcohol if they wanted it. In ... http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121737175914047200 Our society rightly condemns the abuse of children in any form. Severe penalties attach to those found guilty of such crimes against the innocent. In fact, community reaction can stir such deep revulsion as to suspend a fundamental tenet of our justice system: innocent until proven ...