Troutdale Canfield

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

Apr 6, 2008

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...
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...
Troutdale Garbage Day Pictorial, Jan. 24, 2007
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....
Let's Talk Garbage Rates

Did you know that Sandy's residential rates are a better deal than Troutdale's? Not only are Sandy's basic rates lower, they in...
Why I'm Glad I Don't Work In Downtown PDX

I don't work downtown. However, the Mrs. does. She usually takes MAX to and from work- it stops 1/2 block from her office.(I'll shar...
Kahl, Thiemann, McKeel Shmooz Troutdale's First Friday

Multnomah County Commission candidate Diane McKeel. House District 49 candidate Nick Kahl. House District 52 candidate Phyllis Thiemann. Tro...