Troutdale Canfield

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

Nov 11, 2007

Hey, OREGONIAN: $20 Million Isn't A Molehill

I take exception to Eric Mortenson's article, "Citizens passion spent on molehills of public policy" in the August 13, 2006 Su...
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 ...
Troutdale Garbage Day Pictorial, Jan. 24, 2007
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...
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...
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....
Last Tram(scam) To Troutdale

As far as I'm concerned, Mass Tram America's proposal for a tram in Troutdale is DOA. It will never be built. Here's why. Mass T...
Black Lives Matter.

Driving while black. That's a real thing, Not getting a job because you're black, Thats a thing. Portland, and all of Oregon actua...