Troutdale Canfield

Commentary and more from the west end of the Columbia River Gorge.

Aug 17, 2006

Labels: Misc

I Became A Bell System Operator 35 Years Ago Today.

TSPS Console "Will you accept a collect call from John Smith. . . Your number, please. . . Please deposit $1.35 for the next three ...
Citizen Complaints: Edgefield ConcertsToo Loud?

I've received a few complaints about too-loud concerts at McMenamins Edgefield. So have other Troutdale city councilors. I can attest t...
No-Class KOIN Dumps Ed Whelan

After over 30 years of service, KOIN dumped Ed Whelan ,one of Portland's favorite sports reporters. According to Oregon Media Insiders ...
Eugene's Reed & Cross Closing Its Doors

It's too bad. A Eugene institution for 55 years, Reed & Cross is closing soon. When we moved to Eugene when I was in 6th grade, I w...
Riverview Restaurant: Fantastic!

I surprised my wife last night with dinner at Junki Yoshida's new restaurant, Riverview . It's just down the street from us. Talk a...
Government is the Moral Center of the Community?

I attended the annual League of Oregon Cities conference in Eugene over the weekend. It was very informative. I met quite a few nice people....
Troutdale Thriftway, we'll miss you

Last week, employees of Lamb’s Thriftway in Troutdale told my wife and I the store would close sometime in August. The closure was announce...
Misleading/deceptive signs tarnish city hall backers

This sign and others like it seen around Troutdale claim the proposed Troutdale city hall bond measure would "save money". Call ...