Troutdale Canfield

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

Nov 13, 2008

Labels: Troutdale

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 ...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 ...