Wait's over; let's skate Nov 14, 2009
Brandon Darby of Lexington soars over the lip of the big bowl Thursday afternoon on his in-line skates at Kelso Rotary Skate Park's ribbon-cutting ceremony. Bill Wagner / The Daily News. (Longview Daily News, WA)
OUR OPINION: GARY WALTERS Sep 12, 2009
This time Gary and his son, Jackson Walters, traveled from Baxter to Washington, D.C., on in-line skates - a distance of 1,150 miles. They suffered sore muscles and the occasional scrapes, bumps and bruises to raise money for and awareness of Kinship Partners, an organization that provides mentors for young people in Crow Wing and southern Cass County. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Walters makes it - cuts and bruises and all Sep 10, 2009
With in-line skates as their sole mode of transportation, Gary Walters and his son, Jackson, left Baxter on Aug. 13 for Walters' latest challenge to raise money, awareness and mentors for Kinship Partners. Walters also was joined by daughter Jessica, who biked the entire trip; and wife Lisa, who followed in the family sport-utility vehicle. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Read the column Aug 25, 2009
- In-line skates and a walker. TODAY'S JOKE: Our aging theme continues with the story of an 85-year-old couple who, having been married almost 60 years, unfortunately died in a car crash. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Swine flu fallout: Great deals on Mexico trips Aug 24, 2009
Mexico City equipped police with in-line skates to guard tourists in Chapultepec Park this summer, and Cancn instituted a surveillance program to keep tourists safe on its beaches. It all seems to be working. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Livin\' Luge Jul 21, 2009
When training at home, Jared runs, lifts weights, in-line skates and does pull-ups on door ledges. Jared raced at the national luge championships in Park City in February. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
A capital idea Jul 17, 2009
And he'll be getting there on in-line skates ... Gary Walters (left) and his son, Jackson, rode their in-line skates Wednesday across the Paul Bunyan Trail pedestrian bridge over Excelsior Road. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Thousands watch Rose Fest Jr. Parade Jun 4, 2009
Skateboards, In-Line Skates, Unicycles First Lake Oswego Unicycles Second Findley Elementary School. International Groups First Ainsworth Junior Escola Second Papalotl Ballet Mexican Culture and Folk Dance Third - Japanese Immersion Program, Richmond School. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Concussion bill requires more training for coaches Jun 3, 2009
Morrisette sponsored a law in the 2003 legislative session that requires children 15 and under to wear helmets while riding scooters, skateboards or in-line skates. Dr. Michael Koester, a specialist in brain injuries and chairman of the school association s medical advisory committee, hopes the law will give coaches the information they need to recognize when an athlete has had a concussion. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Finding The Right Helmet for Kids May 29, 2009
But, she said, skate helmets should be worn if kids are going to be doing tricks on their skateboard or on their in-line skates. Another important thing to remember when wearing a helmet is fit, Koeppen said. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Council OKs trail signs (5) May 12, 2009
City Engineer Carl Nolte said he thinks the rule was included because in-line skates can do damage to the park's bowls and edges. "That's my guess," he said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Skate park may soon have rules (3) May 7, 2009
The rules, which city councilors are expected to vote on tonight, also prohibit bicycles, motorized vehicles, roller skates, in-line skates and scooters. If adopted, these rules will be posted at the skate park. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Ex-judge gets jail for insurance fraud Mar 11, 2009
However, the four-week trial was filled with testimony of Mr. Joyce golfing, going scuba diving and using in-line skates after the crash. "You can flower it up by calling them 'mistakes' all you want," Mr. Trabold said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Waterford panel today debates skateboard park Mar 1, 2009
That park closes at dusk and states the park is for skateboards and in-line skates only - no bicycles. The rules include the mandatory helmet ordinance and prohibition of any personally owned ramps, boxes or other devices to be brought into the park. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Beer, nudity banned in Bay to Breakers race Feb 13, 2009
People dressed in oversized costumes must run at the back of the pack, walkers must stay to the right while runners stay to the left, and no in-line skates, bicycles or skateboards are allowed. Nudity is not allowed, though police said they aren't planning to issue citations for indecent exposure. (San Francisco Chronicle)
