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Page 1: Oregon City Around Town

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localEVENTS & FESTIVALS

a s k t h e ex p e r t s :FINANCIAL Q&A

BE PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHERTaste of OC

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE OREGON CITY CHAMBER

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My Mother Knows LLCGreetings & Gifts1105 Linn Ave. Oregon City, Oregon 97045503-518-1952 | www.mymotherknows.comHours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm Sundays 12-4pm

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PublisherBCT

15223 South Henrici RdOregon City, Oregon 97045

Contributing WritersAleta Froman-Goodrich

Amber HolveckBlane Meier

Carlos & Nancy ZunigaChristy Palmer

Clack. Co. Office of SustainabilityJodi MosesJoe Durbin

Julie PaulsenKarin Morey

Laurel LukeshMarilyn Morrissey

Patricia RohaniRobert L. Lumm

Wade & Maureen Parkin

Graphic DesignerHeather Ausborn

AdvertisingDick Orr

Janine Brooks

PhotographyAshley King

Beverly Mason, www.theraidianttouch.comClean Energy Works Oregon

Fotolia.comgreenneighborhoods.com

Julie PaulsenParadise Photography

Robert C Paulson Jr.

Printed byImage Pressworks

Cover PhotoDeEtte Fisher

2895 S Beavercreek Rd, Ste 103Oregon City 97045

[email protected]

www.oregoncity.org

STAFFAmber Holveck

Executive Director

Julie PaulsenCommunications Coordinator

Karin MoreyInformation Specialist/Membership

COPYRIGHT 2011

what’s inside...FA L L / W I N T E R 2 0 1 1

welcomefrom the publisher 4

keeping it localnew beginnings in oregon city 6chamber move for the better 10

tips & trendsstress-free back to school 12

help with energy upgrades 16prepping your plumbing 17

winter car care 18never feel powerless again 19

ask the experts: financial issues 20ways to help 22

shopping local 23

explore ocevents & festivals 24

then and now 28

in the knowjughandle project 30

member directory 32chamber board of directors 32

advertising directory 36other resources 37

taste of oc 38

© 2010 Robert C Paulson Jr

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My Mother Knows LLCGreetings & Gifts1105 Linn Ave. Oregon City, Oregon 97045503-518-1952 | www.mymotherknows.comHours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm Sundays 12-4pm

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Oregon City is the first incorporated city west of the Mississippi River. Founded in 1829 by Dr. John McLoughlin at the base of the thundering Willamette Falls, Oregon City was the destination for thousands of Oregon Trail pioneer settlers in the 1840s. With its rich heritage and natural beauty, the City at the End of the Oregon Trail continues to connect visitors to our nation’s pioneering past. Oregon City was the first State Capital and is the County Seat of Clackamas County.

Oregon City is home to shopping areas, recreational opportunities, businesses, and a wide variety of historical and cultural attractions dedicated to celebrating the Pioneer spirit.

Rich history, natural beauty, and a progressive community have found a home in Oregon City. It is the blend of old and new that makes Oregon City such a vibrant place to live, work, and play.

a history...

fast factsLOCATIONOregon City is located approximately 13 miles south of Portland, along the banks of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers.

INCORPORATED1844

ELEVATION55’ Downtown District350’ Hilltop District

AREA9.2 Square miles within City limits

CLIMATEMonthly Avg. Low .............................................35FMonthly Avg. High ............................................82FHottest Month ............................................. AugustColdest Month ............................................ JanuaryDriest Month .................................................... JulyWettest Month ....................................... DecemberAvg. Annual Precip .......................................47.060Source: Oregon Climate Service

POPULATION2009 estimated ........................................... 31,798Median Household Income ....................... $56,6682009 Median House Sold ........................ $263,000

CITY RESIDENT TAX RATES$18.1884 per $1000 assessed value for: Education, General Government, Clackamas Fire District, Bonds, etc. Source: Clackamas County Assessor’s Office – www.clackamas.us and factfinder.census.gov

from the publisherWelcome to the FALL/WINTER 2011 issue of Oregon City Around Town! This is now our fourth installment of Or-egon City’s own magazine designed with you in mind. The Oregon City

Chamber of Commerce is proud to provide this local look into our community and its businesses. And once again, we are proud to partner with BCT and many area busi-nesses to bring this magazine to you.

About four months prior to the release of a new issue our staff is busily brainstorming potential topics. For this issue the topics for “Tips & Trends” began coming together shortly after the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan in March. The subsequent devastation that reached our Oregon Coast only increased our desire to cover the topic of being prepared. It isn’t just about being prepared for community-wide natural disasters but the details of day-to-day life as well.

You will read advice from local experts about being prepared for: the start of the school year, winter weather and how it

affects your auto and home, the in’s and out’s of navigating your finances, and much more. The topic of preparedness covers a wide range of hazards and there are many comprehensive resources avail-able to help you prepare. Unfortunately, we can’t cover it all in our magazine, but hope you will be motivated to do some research on your own and more importantly, put your research into action. The Red Cross is an incredible resource for family and home preparedness; a great place to begin is at www.redcross.org. For business prepared-ness our Chamber offers a free tool called the BEST or Business Emergency Survival Toolkit. Go to www.oregoncity.org, select the Resources tab and then click on Emer-gency Plan.

If you appreciate this magazine, it is vital to let our advertisers know with your dol-lars and/or your kind words. Our Chamber is led by a dedicated Board of Directors but built on a foundation of member business-es. We are working to help strengthen our local economy and community. My deepest thanks and appreciation to Julie Paulsen, our Chamber’s Communications Coordi-nator and Heather Ausborn, BCT’s Graphic Designer, the BCT sales staff and many more people too numerous to mention. z

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© Julie Paulsen

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Good neighbors look out for one another. With state-of-the-art hospitals and medical services, convenient clinics and easy-to-use health plans, Providence provides exceptional care where you live and work.

www.providence.org/oregon

Looking out for your well-being It’s what neighbors do.

Providence Medical Groupoffers high-quality, compassionate care for people of all ages. Our Oregon City clinic is now accepting new patients. For information or to make an appointment, please call 503-650-6880. To learn about additional clinic locations and services, please visit www.providence.org/pmg.

Providence hospitals offer excellence in patient care in these Clackamas County locations:

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center1500 Division St., Oregon City 503-656-1631

Providence Milwaukie Hospital10150 SE 32nd Ave., Milwaukie 503-513-8300

Providence Health Plan offers insurance options to keep you healthy and make health care affordable. To learn more, please call 503-574-7500 or visit www.providence.org/healthplans.

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Studies show the importance of reinvesting our consumer dollars in the same community where we live

and/or work. This helps keep our dollars as close to home as possible and more of our neighbors employed.

Looking through our own local history of business can be an interesting study of economics, retail evolu-

tion, and Oregon City’s changes.

new beginnings in oregon city for grocery retailer

Safeway stores we know today had humble be-ginnings that date back to 1915. This is when M. B. Skaggs, an ambitious young man from a small Idaho town, purchased a small grocery store from his father. His strategy of maintaining a low profit margin and offering value to his customers proved highly successful because by 1926 he was oper-ating 428 Skaggs stores in ten states. That same year he merged his stores with the 322 Safeway (formerly Selig) stores and two years later Safeway was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

On January 18, 1929, the first Skaggs-Safeway store opened in Oregon City. Having purchased the home of Mrs. W. H. Samson (the daughter of pioneers) on Main Street near 9th, the company built a one-story concrete building to house the first store. They soon added a second store on 7th Street between Washington and John Adams. Through the Depression, the stores continued to provide value to customers, adding produce pric-ing by the pound, nutrition labeling and adding parking lots for customer convenience.

By 1936 the two existing stores were too small to offer the range of products offered by Safeway and had inadequate space for parking. A Portland con-struction firm was hired to construct a 75 foot by 100 foot building at 520 Main Street, known today as the Territorial Building. A unique feature of the building was the open floor space, designed to eliminate any supporting columns in the interior. Safeway opened their third store at this location in June 1937, announcing that is was one of the larg-est stores in Oregon, with parking available behind the building.

The “cutting edge” store included new shelving, with shelves a little over five feet high, “very ac-cessible to the average woman”, extending 123 feet around the walls. Painted white and trimmed in black they were described as emphasizing the cleanliness of the store. A special supplement to the Oregon City Enterprise announced that “Bill” Coon, son of 1863 pioneers George and Rachel Coon, would be the manager of the new store. Mr. Coon stated: “Safeway has shown great faith in the future of Oregon City by the opening of this large

new store and I am proud that they have chosen me as manager of such a fine unit.”

Innovations in the new store included prices marked on the products as well as displayed on the shelf, hoppers in the center of the store to hold canned goods, four-foot wide aisles to reduce congestion and “wet racks” with sprayers and “dry racks” to display produce in garden fresh condi-tion. Four cash registers, of the “new adding ma-chine type” were placed at the front of the store as well as registers in the meat, bakery and candy departments. A 1,080 square foot refrigerator case for dairy and beverages, a 1,120 square foot refrig-erated meat case and refrigeration in the candy department promised that “no heat wave will find Safeway without ice-cold beverages and other delicacies.”

The parking lot, shared with the neighboring United States National Bank, offered two hours free parking with validation. An attendant was present from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to assist with parking. Another welcome feature was a ladies’ rest room,

by Karin Morey & Amber Holveck

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with a basin with hot and cold water, a davenport, chairs, tables, lamps and the latest ladies’ maga-zines. It was described as a place in which a tired shopper could pass the time while waiting for an appointment.

The Oregon City Enterprise, under the headline “Safeway Considers Oregon City Live Trading Cen-ter” reported that Oregon City, with three Safeway stores, had more stores than any other city its size in Oregon. The article continued “With the steady income year-round from the paper mills, woolen mills and electric plant, as well as being the trad-ing center for a large and rich farm section, Or-egon City is one of the most prosperous cities in the state and Safeway’s recognition of this fact has made possible the fine new food store.”

But in February 1941 the economic problems of the country showed their influence in Oregon City.

The original store at 818 Main Street and the 7th Street store were closed and the three Safeway stores were combined into one “super market” at the 520 Main Street location, “making possible many economies that can be passed on to cus-tomers.”

The store continued to operate at 520 Main Street until 1951 when a new building was erected at 915 Main Street. The store and parking lot occu-pied two-thirds of the block at 10th and Main, the former site of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. This downtown store closed in October 1971, end-ing the presence of Safeway in Oregon City in the twentieth century. The Enterprise Courier quoted the retail operations manager, Sam Raburn, who said: “We are closing the store because the facili-ties are inadequate for modern merchandising, such as frozen food. We are just not able to offer the selection of items in this store.” Mr. Raburn also

stated that Safeway had looked for another loca-tion in Oregon City but were unable to locate an appropriate site. The newspaper also noted that several other modern supermarkets had opened in the area to compete with Safeway.

Another major grocery presence in the Oregon City area was the Danielson Family. The family’s role in the retail grocery business began with the purchase of the Colton General Store in 1909. However, the 1959 purchase of Helzer’s Market in Oregon City, by the three Danielson broth-ers and their children, expanded the number of stores they owned and operated. They opened the Oregon City Hilltop store in 1974 and offered groceries and household items to Oregon City customers, celebrating the family’s 100th anniver-sary in the grocery business in 2009. The family an-nounced shortly afterwards that the Hilltop store would close and be demolished, making way for the return of Safeway to Oregon City.

The demolition of Danielson’s Fresh Marketplace late last year marked the end of an era. The Or-egon City store was the last grocery story of thir-teen original stores under the management of the Danielson Family. The Danielson Family though continues to be involved in management of their family-owned properties that include anchor gro-cery stores and are lauded as outstanding mem-bers of our local community.

After a 40 year absence, Safeway will rejoin the Oregon City grocery marketplace and its four existing grocery stores, including Albertson’s, Fred Meyer, Grocery Outlet and Haggen Food & Pharmacy. The Oregon City Safeway will feature a 55,649 square foot store which is described as a brick building with large expanses of windows

continued on pg 10

grocery prices: a look back over the yearsLAUNDRY SOAP1929 20 citrus bars ................................................65¢1941 Rinso or Oxydol, large package..............19¢2011 Tide 50 oz. ................................................. $5.99

BACON1929 Fancy ..........................................................25¢ lb1941 .....................................................................36¢ lb2011 12 to 16 oz. .............................................. $3.50

SUGAR1929 Pure C&H, 100 lb sack ........................... $5.231941 100 lb sack ................................................ $4.89 10 lbs ...............................................................49¢2011 C& H Pure Cane Sugar - 4 Lb .............. $3.89

CANNED VEGETABLES1929 No. 2 tins (20 oz), corn, peas, lima beans and red kidney beans, 4 cans ...........................43¢1941 Del Monte Peas, No.2 cans .............2 for 25¢2011 Del Monte Sweet Peas, 15 oz can ..... $1.49

SYRUP1929 Karo, Blue Label, 5 lb can ......................... 33¢1941 Safeway cane and maple, 5 lb can ........83¢2011 Karo Dark Corn Syrup, 16 oz ................ $3.59

MARGARINE1929 Crux Brand, 4 lbs ..........................................65¢1941 Troco, 1 lb .......................................................17¢2011 Imperial Spread Quarters, 16 oz, ....... $1.39

SHORTENING1929 Pancrust, 4 lb pail ........................................83¢1941 Royal Satin, 3 lb can ....................................39¢2011 Crisco, 3 lb can .......................................... $6.85

BEER1929 Prohibition 1941 Brown Derby, 12 oz cans ............... 10¢ each2011 12 oz bottles, 12-pack ..........................$13.99

© Sketch from Oregon City Enterprise Courier, June 1937

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into active space. This project will offer a net in-crease of employment to the area, taking into ac-count the 100 temporary construction jobs and the estimated 200 permanent jobs once the entire project is completed. The new Safeway alone will employ 132 people. The entire project from plan-ning to deconstruction to construction is entirely funded by private investment.

It’s true… gone are the days of shelves measuring a little over five feet high, ladies’ rest rooms com-plete with a davenport, and the need for parking

validation but you will find the latest that grocery retailer Safeway has to offer. Oregon City shoppers can look forward to a Starbucks and Full service Deli including China Cuisine, Service Sushi, and Service Cheese. You will find a full complement of departments including: Floral, Produce (includ-ing an organics island), Meat market (and service), Seafood market (and service), Full service Bakery, Integrated Natural Foods and Pharmacy.

Development of the new Safeway store and ad-ditional 30,000 square feet of retail space has

been a whirlwind of construction activity since the Ground Breaking March 4, 2011. The public should mark calendars for Safeway’s official return to Oregon City on November 4, just in time for your holiday meal preparation. A blending of Or-egon City’s grocery history with the original 1929 Skaggs-Safeway in downtown Oregon City and the longtime presence of the Danielson Family, find a happy medium with a new Safeway at home on the hilltop. z

Another change in Oregon City is the location of your own Oregon City Chamber of Commerce. The Oregon City Chamber, originally known as The Commercial Club of Oregon City in 1909, has been an ever present center for information and business for over 100 years. And while there is only one Oregon City Chamber at any time in our community, it is fascinating to travel the Chamber’s office various locations.

Some of our locations over time have included:- Masonic Temple • 1909- White Star Building • 1912- Hogg Brothers Building (now Busch Home Furnishings) • 1920’s- 102 Ninth Street (now McMenamin’s) •

1960’s – early 1970’s- 701 John Adams (now Singer Hill Café) • mid 1970’s- Barclay House • 1977 – 1984

- Railroad Depot Building • 1990 – 1994- A-frame Building on Washington Street

(until the flood of ‘96) • 1994 – 1996- 1810 Washington Street • 1999 – 2006- 1201 Washington Street • 2006 – 2011

Today, we are proud to introduce the public and our business community to our newest location at 2895 S. Beavercreek Road. It is conveniently located on Beavercreek Road off of Highway 213 and across from the entrance to Fir Street. Our new location offers greater depth and availability of visitor, resident and business resources, ample parking and easy access via Tri-Met.

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Depending on the age of your children, involve them in this preparation. For students of all ages this could include a “date time” with mom or dad that includes shopping for clothes and supplies and a special lunch or snack. For older students, the experience of budgeting for back to school could be a valuable activity.

Give as much choice as possible to the child within reason. Picking out the color and design of note-books, backpacks, etc., and choices for back to school clothes (only choices that parents approve) gives the child a sense of control in his life and sig-nals to him you believe he is capable.

Attune to emotional states. Acknowledge your child’s excitement, fears and anxieties and encour-age her to talk about them. Ignoring or minimizing them will only indicate to your child that her emo-tions are abnormal or wrong and does not allow for your child to learn how to regulate her emo-tions in a healthy way. Visit the school with your child if she is anxious about new surroundings. Talk about times in which you were anxious and how you overcame that anxiety. A small transition-al object might help ease a child’s fears…such as a picture of the family or an “I believe in you note” tucked in a pocket.

It seems like summer just started and before you know it, the time has come to begin preparing for back to school. No

matter whether your kiddos are 6 or 16, and they attend public school, private school, or home school, this can be a

stressful and anxious time for both parents and children. Preparing for this transition, can help save on tension, savor

the last minutes of summer, and ease into the new school year.

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Reestablish the routines needed for the school year before school starts, not the day of. Think about bedtimes, mealtimes, chores, etc., that might have gone by the wayside during summer. If your child must wake up at 6:30 on school days, don’t wait until the first day of school to reinstate this. Talk about these scheduling changes and in-volve your child with making a schedule. For older children, put them in charge of waking themselves with an alarm. Have several days of dry runs where they get themselves up, dressed, and have break-fast by an appointed time. Remind teens to allow plenty of time for showering, hair, makeup, cloth-ing, etc. These elements are important to teens, so don’t discount them!

Count down to the first day (think advent calen-dar) and plan a special breakfast or something

memorable on that first day. Give your child some control by choosing to buy or bring his lunch, the outfit he wears on the first day, catch the bus or drop him off, or for homeschoolers, which subject comes first (math or language arts)… and plan this the day before school begins.

Remember it is normal for a child (and a parent) to be anxious about these transitions. These anxiet-ies usually pass within the first few days or weeks with some TLC for all involved. If anxieties persist and you are unsure if it is normal or needs to be addressed on a deeper level, consult your school or a mental health professional.

Some favorite books for parents that cover many dilemmas and choices are the Love and Logic se-ries by Fay and Cline. z

Some informational web sites are: www.loveandlogic.com

clackamas.or.networkofcare.org/mh/home/index.cfm

www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/index.shtml

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Thanks to a portion of a $3.15 million federal block grant, Clackamas County’s Office of Sustainability is busy helping residents sort out the many incen-tives available – and then sweetening the deal with added cash. Rather than reinvent the wheel, the county has chosen to enhance existing state and federal incentives.

Energy-efficiency retrofits, such as adding insula-tion, sealing and caulking air leaks, or replacing windows, furnaces and water heaters, can lower costs while adding comfort and value. “Energy effi-ciency also is the cheapest way we can produce en-ergy,” said Sustainability Supervisor Susan Ziolko.

ENERGIZE CLACKAMAS COUNTY OFFERS REBATESClackamas County’s ENERGIZE rebates started last November. They are in addition to those from Energy Trust of Oregon, the State’s Home Oil and Weatherization (SHOW) program and Canby Util-ity. The county provides an additional $150 for each measure, up to $500 per home. In the first six months, over 75 homeowners qualified for rebates totaling $20,000.

Start by requesting an energy evaluation. Contact Energy Trust of Oregon if your heat is from NW Nat-ural Gas or PGE. If you heat with oil, wood or pro-pane, contact the Oregon SHOW program. Contact Canby Utility if you are a Canby resident and heat with electricity.

The next step is to select an Energy Trust Trade Ally Contractor or other state-licensed contrac-tor. Insulation may be self-installed, but it requires pre-approval.

Once the project is complete, submit completed incentive forms to Energy Trust, SHOW or Canby Utility. Then submit an ENERGIZE rebate applica-tion to Clackamas County.

SAVINGS WITHIN REACHModerate-income homeowners and renters are eligible for larger rebates from Energy Trust and Clackamas County. The county will match the Sav-ings Within Reach incentive up to $1,000 per home. This goes directly to the Energy Trust-approved contractor performing the work.

The CLEAN ENERGY WORKS OF OREGON (CEWO) pro-gram offers no-money-down, no-fee financing and simple qualifications. Residents can complete in-depth weatherization projects for homes be-cause retrofits are financed at a low 5.99% APR and are repaid on monthly utility bills.

CEWO bundles multiple energy upgrades into a one-time, one-stop Home Energy Remodel, and it equips homeowners with expert guidance from start to finish.

Eligible energy efficiency measures are insulation, duct sealing, space heating, hot water systems, and R-5 or super insulated windows. For a limited time, CEWO and Clackamas County are offering up to a total of $2,500 in instant rebates depending upon how much energy is saved. See the qualifi-cations and the online application at http://www.cleanenergyworksoregon.org/apply-now/

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preppingyourplumbingfor coldweather

There is a chill in the air, the days are getting shorter and the leaves are turning… all signs that winter is right around the corner. Oftentimes we have found ourselves realizing too late that we weren’t prepared for sneaky Old Man Winter and the below freezing, overnight temperatures causing damage to our homes.

by Jodi Moses, JNM Plumbing

Now is a good time to check for some potential problems and also start preparing for those colder night time temperatures.

• Make sure your outside spigots aren’t dripping or leaking. Make the necessary repairs or call a plumber before the freezing temperatures arrive.

• Disconnect all your outside hoses and store them for winter. If left connected, remaining water in the hoses can freeze and expand, not only causing damage to the hose, but also to the connecting spigots and pipes inside the home.

• Some homes are equipped with an interior shut off valve for the outside spigots. Close the inte-rior shut off valve by turning it clockwise, then drain the excess water by opening the outside spigot (counter clockwise). Once all the water is drained you can close the outside spigot (clock-wise) and place an insulated cover over the spigot.

• Make sure you insulate pipe in unheated areas such as garages or crawl spaces.

• If you have a well and are concerned with freez-ing, make sure that the pump house is insulat-ed. Usually if it is well insulated leaving a 60-100 watt bulb burning during cold temperatures will do the trick, however a heat lamp may be needed in severe temperatures especially if it is not well insulated.

Winter is also the time for holiday celebrations. Holidays and family get-togethers bring yummy smells and tasty delights from the kitchen. Care should be taken with the grease and fats and how you dispose of it, as well as the waste from all the fixins’.

• Never put hard-to-grind, stringy, fibrous waste into the garbage disposal (poultry skins, car-rots, celery, pumpkin pulp, or banana peels)

• Avoid pouring fats or cooking oils down the drain because liquid fats solidify in pipes and create clogs. Wipe congealed grease from pots.

• Run cold water down the drain for 15 seconds before and after using the disposal to flush waste down the main line.

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October is National Car Care Month which is the perfect time to think about vehicle maintenance and winter driving safety.

by Carlos and Nancy Zuniga, Dan’s Auto Service

VEHICLE MAINTENANCEIn the long run, it costs less to maintain a car than have an unexpected breakdown, not to mention the inconvenience. Every model of vehicle is differ-ent so the first words of advice are to maintain and repair your vehicle as outlined in your owner’s man-ual. That means, yes, you must take the manual out of the glove box and read through it.

Have your vehicle regularly serviced for its tune-up, fluid flushes such as the coolant/anti-freeze, brake, transmission and differential. In the Northwest, moisture causes the fluids to deteriorate and lose their protective properties. Additionally, have the battery terminals, belts and hoses inspected.

Drive with tires that have good tread remaining and properly inflated tires. To determine the depth of tread remaining on your tires, put a penny upside down into a tread groove. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, you have less than 2/32” of tread depth remaining. Less than 2/32” of tread puts you at greater risk of hydroplaning on wet pavement and virtually no traction in snow. Continue check-ing the depth in several locations around the tire to determine if the tire is wearing evenly. If there is uneven tread depth, there is another issue requir-ing service. For adverse winter driving, use stud-

ded snow tires. Oregon state law allows you to use studded tires from November 1 through March 31.

FALL/WINTER WEATHER DRIVING TIPS• If it’s snowy or icy, stay home!

• Slow down!

• Driving Distance: Keep proper distance from car in front of you using the “three-second rule”. The distance changes at different speeds. To de-termine the right following distance, first select a fixed object on the road ahead such as a sign, tree or overpass. When the vehicle ahead of you passes the object, slowly count “one one thou-sand, two one thousand, three one thousand.”

• During inclement weather, heavy traffic or nighttime driving, double the three-second rule to six seconds, for added safety.

• Winter Driving: NEVER USE THE CRUISE CON-TROL WHEN THE PAVEMENT IS WET OR ICY. Why? If the cruise control is on and your car begins to hydroplane (when tires lose contact with the pavement), your car will accelerate to a higher rate of speed and can take off like an airplane. Use the cruise control only when the road is dry.

• Windshield Wipers: For those of you who park your vehicle outside, remember to turn off your wipers (if it has been raining) when you turn off the engine. If the temperature drops, and they’re left on, chances are high you’ll damage one of the components from the wipers being frozen to the glass.

• 4-Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive: The only benefit to 4WD/AWD is to get your vehicle to start moving without spinning tires. Once your vehicle is moving, 4WD/AWD does NOT provide extra traction for steering and 4WD/AWD does NOT provide extra traction for braking. Once in motion, all vehicles are equal.

The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” goes a long way in vehicle care and driving habits. Your safety and that of your family is counting on it! z

About the authors:Carlos and Nancy Zuniga, the owners of Dan’s Auto Service have been doing business in Oregon City since 1993. They of-fer expert repair services and routine maintenance programs including Factory Warranty requirements. They service do-mestics and most imports. Dan’s Auto Service is located at 19138 S Molalla Ave. Contact them at 503-655-7737. www.dansautoservice.com

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With the winter months approaching you can keep your home running smoothly no matter what the storm season brings. Home Generator Back-up Systems can keep your whole house running during power outages or only run the most important appliances or systems. You may also want to consider surge protection to protect your valuable electronics in the event of power surges that may result from power fluctuations during storms.

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By Wade and Maureen Parkin, Parkin Electric

THE TRUTH ABOUT HOME GENERATORSThe lights flicker, and then… darkness. No clocks, no television, no nothing. You fumble for flash-lights and candles, hoping the power will soon be back on. That’s the way it’s always been. But is that the way it will always be?

Back your home up with a generator and never worry again about power disruptions! Power pro-tection is more important than ever, as unexpect-ed power outages have become more frequent and are lasting longer. Causes range from severe weather to overtaxed power grids.

Consider these tips before considering a generator purchase:

• Safety first! Improper use puts you, your neigh-bors and power workers at risk. Only a qualified, licensed electrician should connect a generator to your power system.

• Before the purchase, make sure that the appli-ances you’ll need in an emergency can be run safely with the size generator you’re buying. Ex-amples are the refrigerator, lights, freezer, well

and septic pumps, and home electronics. Your electrician can help you determine the appro-priate generator set-up for your home.

• Home generators run on gasoline, natural gas, propane, or diesel fuel. Choose a fuel that is easily available – and make sure there’s ad-equate ventilation.

Also, portable generators aren’t your only option. Back-up, automatic generators that can power your entire home are also available. Depending on the number of outages you experience each year, this may be more economical than purchasing a portable generator.

Portable or automatic, with a standby generator you can maintain your life style no matter what mother nature throws at you.

SURGE PROTECTION: WHAT IS THE VALUE OF COMPLETE HOME SURGE PROTECTION?Power surges come from lightning strikes near your home, utility power switching and internal surges from air conditioners and power tools. Lightning caused surges can destroy your equip-

ment suddenly, while smaller surges can continu-ally eat away at your electronics eventually caus-ing component failure.

Complete Home Surge Protection (CHSP) protects the sensitive electronics such as computers, TV’s, DVD Players, audio equipment, and gaming sys-tems which may be located throughout your en-tire home. This type of surge protection is installed at your electrical service panel, which gives you the advantage of reducing harmful surges before they travel to your individual electronic devices.

Surge Protection is a measure that can save hun-dreds or even thousands of dollars in appliance and equipment replacement costs. And uninter-rupted comfort is priceless! z

About the authors:Parkin Electric - Servicing Home, Business, and Industry elec-trical needs, is very proud of the fact that today we have the third and fourth generations working together in the com-pany. Parkin Electric was founded in 1945 by Thomas Parkin and moved to 14001 Fir Street in Oregon City in 2001. Con-tact them at 503-657-4958 or visit www.parkinelectric.com

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Every individual’s financial situation is unique. These answers are not intended to apply to everyone but rather to provide some general guidelines to get you thinking about your own finances and to illustrate that there are experts available right here in Oregon City who are happy to answer your questions. Whether you call one of these experts or turn to someone you know in the financial and insurance industries, now is the time to prepare for your future.

WHAT IS AN UMBRELLA INSURANCE POLICY AND DO I REALLY NEED ONE? By Bob Lumm, Country FinancialAn Umbrella Policy is an excess liability insurance policy, which means it typically picks up when the underlying policies, like home or auto liability cov-erage’s are exhausted. Whether one needs one or not is dependant on their own personal financial situation, what is best is to sit with a competent insurance or financial representative and conduct a financial review to uncover whether this would be a recommended product.

AS NEWLYWEDS, IS IT BETTER TO PURCHASE LIFE INSURANCE OR SET UP A RETIREMENT ACCOUNT?By Joe Durbin, Supplemental Benefit Solutions Inc.It all depends if there is a need present and a risk to avert. We’ll assume most people want to retire some-day, thus starting to save for retirement as early as possible is key. There are multiple ways and vehicles to save. The easiest way to determine if you need life insurance is to ask yourself, “Do I love something?” If you do and you couldn’t afford to lose it, life insur-ance is important as well. Since life insurance cost is a function of age and health, getting that program started as soon as possible is wise.

IF A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE OCCURS, IS EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE WORTH THE MONEY OR WILL INSURANCE COMPANIES NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO PAY EVERY-ONE FOR ALL THE DESTRUCTION?By Bob Lumm, Country FinancialIf an earthquake occurs and you do not have cov-erage, you will be out far more than the premiums you pay. Clients should always check the financial strength rating of the organization they do busi-ness with to see if they have the strength to handle catastrophic events, I suggest using Weiss Ratings over any of the other rating companies as Weiss does not receive compensation from the insurer to provide the rating and I believe they are able to give a more realistic rating.

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO PURCHASE LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE?By Joe Durbin, Supplemental Benefit Solutions Inc.Unless you are very wealthy or have large amounts of passive income, protecting your greatest asset, your income, is paramount. In the event of an un-expected illness or injury that prevents you from doing your job, for most people, it would be a se-vere financial impact on them and/or their family. Consider a 40 year old, earning $60,000 per year

who becomes permanently disabled due to a back injury. This person just realized over $1.6 million in future earnings lost until age 67 not including raise, promotions, etc.

WHAT ARE THE BEST OPTIONS IN OREGON FOR SAVING TOWARDS MY CHILD’S EDUCATION?By Marilyn Morrissey, The Morrissey GroupInvested funds grow without having to pay taxes on the earnings. Use them at any eligible insti-tution of higher education. Assets in a 529 plan account aren’t just for public and private 4-year colleges and universities. They can also be used at eligible trade and technical schools, graduate schools, as well as for qualifying 2-year associ-ate degrees (in the U.S. and abroad) provided the educational institution is eligible under the rules applicable to 529 plans. In addition to tuition 529 plan funds may be used for fees, books, required supplies, equipment and room and board at any qualified educational institution in the U.S. Most states have 529 plans and you are not limited to the Oregon Plans.

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sonal loan. Interest is deductible on up to $100,000 of home equity. Student loans may be available as another option. The maximum amount of student loan interest you can claim as a tax deduction is limited to $2,500. The deduction is also limited by your total income. For example, f your income is under $60,000 (or $120,000 for married couples filing a joint return), then you can deduct up to $2,500 in student loan interest. The limitations are described in more detail in IRS Publication 970. No matter who pays the interest it is deductible only by the person legally obligated to pay the interest.

WHAT ARE H.S.A.s AND WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER ONE?By Laurel Lukesh, Citizens BankHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a great way to save you money. They were created to help you save for medical expenses on a tax-free basis. HSAs are funded by pre-tax payroll deferrals or by per-sonal tax deductible contributions. These funds are put in a special account, managed by you, to pay for current and future medical expenses. HSAs never expire and can be used to supplement re-tirement savings. Like an IRA, a HSA can grow through continued contributions and investment returns or interest. HSA funds are easy to use, and can be accessed through checks and debit cards.

To qualify for a HSA, you must have a High Deduct-ible Health Plan (HDHP). As health care prices in-crease, more and more people are covered under a HDHP. For 2011, a HDHP is defined as having a minimum individual deductible of $1,200 ($2,400 family) and a minimum individual out of pocket limit of $5,950 ($11,000 family). If you’re not sure whether or not you’re covered under a HDHP, just call the 1-800 number on the back of your insur-ance card and check with them.

HSAs are offered primarily by banks although some financial advisors offer this product as well. If you are covered under a HDHP, talk with a trusted financial advisor about a HSA. Because they are funded with tax exempt contributions, HSAs can help you save a lot of money on medical expenses.

IS IT BETTER TO PAY EXTRA AGAINST MORTGAGE PRINCIPAL EACH MONTH OR INVEST THE MONEY IN A RETIREMENT ACCOUNT?By Marilyn Morrissey, The Morrissey GroupThat depends on what your mortgage interest rate is and what rate of return you could earn on your re-tirement assets. If your mortgage rate is higher than your investment earnings then paying down the mortgage is like earning that higher rate of return.

HOW MUCH MONEY WILL I NEED FOR RETIREMENT?Blane Meier, Meier Wealth ManagementThe answer to this question depends on a few key factors.

First, you’ll need to determine how much monthly income you’ll need in retirement to cover monthly expenses. If your current expenses are running about $5,000 per month, and these expenses are expected to remain unchanged in retirement, then your income target would be $5,000.

Second, you’ll need to estimate how long you expect to live in retirement (Time horizon). If you stop working at age 50, for example, you’ll need more money than if you stop working at age 70. Also, if your family’s history of longevity is greater than the national average, you’ll want to use a lon-ger time horizon.

Third, you’ll need to know the value of all current assets earmarked for retirement and your current rate of savings toward retirement.

Fourth, you’ll need to select assumed rates for both growth and inflation—between 6% and 8%, and 3% and 5%, respectively.

Once these factors have been determined, a com-petent advisor should be able to generate a retire-ment income report showing the following: • The amount of money needed at retirement, • Whether current assets and monthly savings are

adequate to raise this amount, • If not, how much additional monthly savings

will be needed to overcome any shortfall

With people living longer in retirement, and with the government and employers being less able to provide retirement benefits, the responsibility for making sure you have enough money for retire-ment rests squarely on your shoulders. z

JOE DURBIN is the Founder and President of Supplement Benefit Solutions, Inc. Residing in Oregon City, Joe has over 20 years experi-ence helping clients with their in-surance and retirement needs. SBS focuses on both corporate and indi-

vidual life, disability, and long term care insurance products as well as annuity income options. Our mission is to help protect your risks, plan for your family, and prepare for the future. Contact Joe at 503-620-6406.

LAUREL LUKESH is proud to manage the Oregon City Office of Citizens Bank. Citizens Bank has been an independently owned community bank in Oregon since 1957. Lau-rel’s banking career started in 1998 with a large national bank. She is

most passionate about helping people identify and achieve their financial goals. Contact Laurel at 503-518-8808.

ROBERT L. LUMM is a Financial Rep-resentative with Country Financial. He has been licensed in Insurance and Securities since the mid-1970’s. He is a 6th generation Oregonian who believes in providing value driven permanent solutions to de-

fined needs and stated desires and maintaining the courage to not compromise values when offering solutions to clients. Contact Bob at 503-885-8756.

BLANE MEIER is the President and Principal Financial Advisor at Meier Wealth Management, a branch of Crown Capital Securities, LLC. Blane is native Oregonian and a 22-year resident of Oregon City. He has been providing planning and in-

vestment services to clients for over 15 years, and is dedicated to helping them define and achieve their financial goals and dreams. Contact Blane Meier at 503-479-0080.

MARILYN MORRISSEY CPA, CFP is the principal of both the Morrissey Group LLC-focusing on tax and ac-counting and the Morrissey Wealth-care Group LLC- which focuses on investment and retirement plan-ning. She started out in public ac-

counting 35 years ago and now focuses on the needs of baby boomers as they transition to retirement or semi retirement and planning for the next phase of their lives. Contact Marilyn at 503-657-3305.

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A Heroes WishNo Soldier Left Behind will be collecting food items & donations to provide a holiday dinner for our local veteran families this Thanksgiving & Christmas. To get involved and sponsor a veteran family, please contact Rick Collier at 503-305-8049 or [email protected].

Thanksgiving Day DinnerSt. John the Apostle Catholic Church provides a free, sit down dinner for Thanksgiving to those in unfortunate situations. Warm clothes are also made available at no cost to individuals during the Thanksgiving Day meal. Bring your clean, well-cared-for clothing to donate to St. Johns Catholic Church. Contact the church office to vol-unteer, 503-742-8430.

Beavercreek Lions Club Christmas Food & Gift BasketsBeavercreek Lions have collected items for local families in need for 25 years and help 120 families. To donate, drop non-perishable food and/or un-wrapped toys in the decorated barrels that are lo-cated at all schools within the Oregon City School District. There is also a toy drop box at BCT on Henri-ci Rd. For more information, call 503-342-6699.

Clackamas Women’s Services www.cwsor.orgCWS offers shelter and care to local survivors of domestic violence. The best way to support these families is to purchase gift cards allowing these moms to purchase gifts for their children. Otherwise donate cash or unwrapped gifts like warm robes for moms and toys for kids. There are opportunities to adopt a family, too. Call 503-722-2366 x102.

Compassion in Action Clackamas County www.ciacc.orgCiACC matches members of the community, ser-vice organizations and companies who contrib-ute their time and resources, providing holiday food boxes & toys, with families and/or individu-

als in need. Go to the website for easy ways to donate to this effort! Contact CiACC at 503-632-0562 or via [email protected].

Fill a Stocking, Fill a Heart www.fillastocking.orgA local non-profit organization assisting over 20 agencies in Clackamas County by providing their neediest clients with a filled stocking during the holidays. Explore ways to help on our website or your cash donation is always welcome. Checks may be written to FASFAH and sent to PO Box 1255, Or-egon City. Our message phone is 503-632-0577.

Giving Trees These trees are located at schools, churches and businesses around town. Select a tag with gift re-quest from the tree and deliver the gift(s) back to the location where you picked up the tag and the gift will be delivered to the recipient’s home.

H.O.P.E. Helping Other People Eat www.hopefoodpantry.comEmergency food network sponsored by 5 Oregon City church sites. Food or cash donations are always needed, as well as clothing donations through the Oregon City Church of the Nazarene. H.O.P.E. is a year round effort. To donate money, send a check to: Alice Hayden, H.O.P.E. Treasurer, c/o First Presby-terian Church, PO Box 1718, Oregon City.

Love INC www.clackamasloveinc.orgLove INC of Clackamas County is a network of local churches working together to help our communi-ties poor. They connect people with resources and provide clothing, donated furniture, bicycles and household items. Volunteers help with home main-tenance/ repair, budget counseling, and more.

Oregon City Elks Christmas Basket www.ocelks.comEach year the Oregon City Elks put together 500+ Christmas Baskets. These baskets contain canned goods, dry goods, fresh vegetables, and

a large turkey – everything needed for a wonder-ful Christmas dinner. Donate food items via col-lection barrels at area schools Oct to Nov. You can also make cash donations to: Oregon City Elks Lodge #1189, Attn: Christmas Baskets, 610 McLoughlin Blvd., Oregon City. z

There are many tangible ways for you to make a difference for those having a rough time this holiday sea-son. Individuals, families, churches and businesses can easily contribute money, time and other resources. The words of an individual helped by one of these organizations are well worth reading: “You’ve made our Christmas so much merrier at a time when our lives were so chaotic. You’ll never know how much we ap-preciate it.” Please consider making a difference this season by choosing one or more of these worthy efforts!

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In Oregon City, there is an activity for every member of the family to enjoy! The Oregon City Farmers Market continues every Wednesday and Saturday through October. Beginning in November, there will be a Downtown Winter Market twice a month on Saturdays. The First Friday Art Walks continue through October. Walk with the Spirits tours are offered Thursday – Saturday in October. Take advantage of annual events such as the Safety, Health and Wellness Fair, a variety of theatre performances, a car show, and Halloween and Holiday events galore! Also check out our Events Calendar on the Chamber’s website www.oregoncity.org.

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AUGUSTTREASURES & TALESWEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS, 11:30AM, 1:30PM, 3:00PMMuseum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater DrExplore early Oregon and regional history through free presentations and hands-on activities. Interac-tive programs for children and adults are designed to stimulate the intellect as well as the senses. Visit www.clackamashistory.org to view the schedule.

“OKLAHOMA!”AUGUST 4-28, THURSDAYS-SATURDAYS, 7:30PM & SUNDAYS, 2:30PMPresented by Clackamas Repertory TheatreNiemeyer Center on the campus of Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Avenue“Oklahoma!” is not only a classic American musical, but a truthful, touching and gripping drama about growing up, falling in love, about dreams and night-mares. With its moving story and some of the most beautiful songs written for musical theatre, “Okla-homa!” set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today. Tickets $12-$24. clackamasrep.org or 503-594-6047

15TH ANNUAL MCLOUGHLIN DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD SALEFRIDAY, AUGUST 12 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 9:00AM-4:00PMThere are over 250 participants this year at various sites, all within about a 15 block radius throughout the neighborhood. Directories are available at each site or can be downloaded at www.terrystewart.com

AMR CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT AUGUST 26, NOON-6:00PM Stone Creek Golf Course This is our 18th annual fund-raising event supporting local non-profit groups. The proceeds from this event will go exclusively to The Children’s Center for con-tinuing operating costs. $135.00 per golfer. For more information, contact Karen Keup at 503-239-0389.

OREGON CITY OPEN AIR ANTIQUE FAIR MAIN STREET, HISTORIC DOWNTOWN OREGON CITYSUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 8:00AM-4:00PMOregon City’s Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 16th annual open air antique fair wel-coming to downtown more than 80 vendors with antiques, collectables and memorabilia.

SEPTEMBERDOWNTOWN CAR SHOW SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 7:00AM-4:00PMMain Street will be bumper-to-bumper with more than 250 cars, motorcycles and trucks and more than 3,000 visitors for this special event. Downtown’s events are free and open to the public. Parking is free and convenient on festival days. Let’s meet on Main Street for a summer of fun in Oregon City.

METEORITES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1:00PMMuseum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater DrDick Pugh of the Cascadia Meteorite Lab at Portland

State University will provide a free presentation on meteorites, sponsored by his grant from NASA. Any-one who wants to know if the item they possess is truly a meteorite is encouraged “to come a bit early.” www.clackamashistory.org

“WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF”SEPTEMBER 22-OCTOBER 9, THURSDAYS-SATURDAYS, 7:30PM & SUNDAYS, 2:30PMPresented by Clackamas Repertory TheatreNiemeyer Center on the campus of Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla AvenueOne of the great American plays of the 20th century, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is a brilliant and elec-trifying comedy drama. A groundbreaking play with delicious verbal swordplay, it shocks the senses with its harrowing truthfulness about human relation-ships. This epic of marital discord with its funny yet merciless battle of wills is without a doubt Edward Albee’s masterpiece. Tickets $12-$24. clackamasrep.org or 503-594-6047

THE OREGON CITY SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIRSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 10:00AM-3:00PMDanielson Hilltop Mall This comprehensive family event will feature many different types of safety equipment like fire trucks, fire safety house, ambulances, heavy equipment and a landing by Life Flight air ambulance. Join us for a day of safety messages and demonstrations and give-aways.

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OCTOBERHALLOWEEN FANTASY TRAILOCTOBER 1 - 30, EVERYDAY (EXCEPT SUNDAY OCT. 2)12:00PM – 5:00PM & 7:00PM – 10:00PMWenzel Farm, 19754 South Ridge Road, Oregon CityTake a Halloween walk through a lighted, wooded, “Fan-tasy Trail” decorated with spooky sights and sounds, and more! Adults: $5.00, Children 12 and under: $4.00.

OPEN STUDIOS OF BEAVERCREEKOCTOBER 7, 8, & 9, 10:00AM - 4:00PMTake a lovely drive in the country and visit with over 30 local Artists at many different studios offering fan-tastic art for show & sale. Learn how to win a $50 gift certificate and download tour map at www.openstu-diosofbeavercreek.com.

OREGON’S 19TH CENTURY ELECTIONS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1:00PMMuseum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Dr Richard Botteri, Director of the Beaverton History Center, will give a free presentation on 19th century voting in Oregon. Botteri tells us, “It is a very fascinat-ing topic which touches on many issues of Oregon history.” www.clackamashistory.org

GALA AT THE FALLS “CASABLANCA”SATURDAY, OCTOBER 225:00 PM GALA RECEPTION AND AUCTIONProvidence Willamette Falls Community Center, 519 15th Street6:30 PM DINNER AND LIVE AUCTIONAbernethy Center, 606 15th StreetProceeds will create an endowment fund to support primary medical care for the uninsured in Clackamas County. Contact the Foundation at 503-650-6805.

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO OREGON CITY:THE SPIRITS OF OREGON CITY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 5:00 – 9:00PMHear stories from notable spirits of the 1800s from historic Oregon City. Ride a motor coach to several historic sites and walk in the pioneer cemetery where you will be greeted by spirits. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations are required; call the Best Western Riv-ershore at 503-655-7141. Other activities include the Spirits Market Place, Carnage Library, Séance, and guided ghost tours (additional charge). For addition-al info call 503-650-1851.

SWAMP SWIMFRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7:30PM – 9:00PMOregon City Municipal Pool, 1211 Jackson StreetPrizes and Games for all ages and tons of candy and toys. Children 8 years and younger must be with an adult in the water! FREE if in Costume!

TRICK-OR-TREAT ON MAIN STREETMONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 4:30PM – 6:30PMSponsored by the Downtown Business Coalition and the City of Oregon City.

FALL FAMILY FUN FESTIVALMONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 6:00PM – 8:00PMOregon City Evangelical Church, 1024 Linn AvenueCome to this FREE, fun, family-oriented Harvest Party and Carnival for families with children up to the 6th grade. Carnival games, crafts, and lots of candy!

NOVEMBERANTIQUE PHONOGRAPHS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1:00PMMuseum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater DrStan Stanford, D.M.A., Professor Emeritus of Clarinet

and Music History, Portland State University is a col-lector and dealer of wind-up phonographs, old re-cords and cylinders. He has about 125 phonographs dating from1895 to 1925 in his own collection, and will share some of the wonderful history of “talking machines.” www.clackamashistory.org

FOILED - A FRANTIC FAIRY TALE OF VILLAINS EXPERIENCING FAILURENOVEMBER 4 – 20, FRIDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYSPresented by Krayon Kids Musical Theatre CompanyBarclay Theater, 817 12th StreetWhat’s a villain to do when your luck always seems to run out? Why not hire a private eye to help you turn the tides. Join the super-sleuth, Lydia Pinkerton, as she helps a band of unsuccessful villains as they try to make things right. You’ll be amazed at the extravagant costumes and talents of the cast, which features over fifty local area students. For ticket information, visit our website at www.krayonkids.org or call 503-656-6099.

BCT’S 6TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAARSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 10:00AM TO 4:00PMBeavercreek Elementary School21944 South Yeoman Rd Come check out over 90 local artists and crafters and get your holiday shopping done early! For additional info call 503-632-3113.

FALL CONCERTSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 3:00PMPresented by Willamette Falls SymphonyOregon City United Methodist Church18955 S. South End RdMusic includes the Clarinet Concerto by Mozart with Seattle clarinetist Eric Tishkoff, Smetana’s tone poem The Moldau, and the Second Symphony by Jean Si-belius. Tickets are available at the door: $10 Adult, $7 Student and Senior, and Children under 12 free with adult or senior.

RAISE THE ROOF DINNER & AUCTIONTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, DOORS OPEN 5:30PMAbernethy Center, 606 15th Street The event will include dinner, a hosted bar, keynote speaker, opportunities for networking and mingling, and an auction/raffle. Proceeds from the event will benefit Clackamas Community Land Trust’s affordable homeownership programs for people with low and modest incomes. www.clackamasclt.org

FALL TERM MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONNOVEMBER 10-20, THURSDAY-SATURDAY AT 7:30PM& SUNDAY AT 2:30PMOsterman Theatre in the Niemeyer Center, Clackamas Community College. Tickets: Adults $12, students and youths $10, seniors 62+ $8. For tickets, visit www.TheatreCCC.org or call 503-594-3153. Seats are assigned.

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NOVEMBER (CON’T)BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF FALL TERM MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 4:30PM-6:00PMOsterman Theatre in the Niemeyer CenterClackamas Community College Take a behind the scenes look at our Fall Mainstage Production. Walk the catwalks, take a tour and find out the “magic” of a theatre production. RSVP re-quired; limited spaces available. Call 503-594-3153 to reserve your place. It’s free so bring a friend!

ANNUAL WREATH SALEOCTOBER THROUGH NOVEMBER 17Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th StreetOrder a fresh holiday wreath and support the Pio-neer Center’s many senior and disabled programs. 22” diameter wreaths are $17. Call 503–657–8287 to place your order.

DECEMBEROPERATION SANTA CLAUSA PROGRAM OF CLACKAMAS FIRE DISTRICT #1Fire district volunteers and employees lead Santa’s fire engine parade down neighborhood streets to collect toys and non-perishable food items for holi-day baskets for needy families. Visit www.clackamas-fire.com/ for parade schedule.

CHRISTMAS FANTASY TRAILDECEMBER 2 – 29, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY6:00PM – 9:00 PM (CLOSED DEC 24 & 25)Wenzel Farm, 19754 South Ridge Rd, Oregon CityTake a Christmas walk through a lighted, wooded “Fantasy Trail”, decorated with thousands of lights for your Christmas enchantment, and more! Adults: $5.00, Children 12 and under: $4.00.

CLACKAMAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS - “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 11:00AM-4:00PMThe Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater DrCome celebrate with entertainment and activities at the museum.

HERITAGE HOLIDAYS IN OREGON CITYSATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 10:00AM – 5:00PM Stevens-Crawford Heritage House, 603 Sixth St 2:00PM– 6:00PM McLoughlin House, 713 Center StEach house will celebrate the season in the style of their respective periods with unique decorations, festivities and refreshments. Free admissions to each house.

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTINGSATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 4:30 PMLiberty Plaza on Main Street, Oregon CityPlease join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the annual tree lighting event in Historic Downtown Oregon City. Music and refreshments will be available and don’t forget your camera.

4TH ANNUAL THREE RIVERS ARTIST GUILD HOLIDAY SHOWSATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 & 4, 10:00AM-4:00PMPioneer Community Center, 615 5th StreetDo your holiday shopping early and local at the 4th Annual Holiday Show in the Pioneer Community Cen-ter. There will be 35 to 40 local artists selling unique pieces of art work for that special holiday gift.

TREE OF LIGHTS CELEBRATIONWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7Presented by Providence Willamette Falls Foundation Location TBAHonor your loved ones with a commemorative heart hung on the tree. Your contribution helps provide quality hospice care in our community. Contact the Foundation at 503-650-6805.

TASTE OF CLACKAMAS COUNTY 3RD ANNUAL DINNER & DESSERT AUCTIONTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 6:00PM – 8:30PMBenefiting Fill a Stocking Fill a HeartAbernethy Center, 606 15th StreetThe cost of dinner allows you to enjoy a buffet of sig-nature dishes from over 10 Clackamas County restau-rants. Once in the door check out the great desserts for the oral and silent auctions. Also, don’t forget to purchase tickets for your favorite raffle basket, too. Watch for more details on our website at www.fillas-tocking.org or email us at [email protected].

HOLIDAY PARLOR TOURS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2:00PM-7:00PM Various historic homes and Museums in Oregon City Please join us for holiday themed parlor tours of local historic homes and museums. Homes will be deco-rated, and people will be dressed and engaged in holiday activities specific to the time period of the home. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Friends of the Oregon City Public Library Used Bookstore, 502 7th Street.

JANUARYFAMILY FOCUS FORUMSATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 9:00AM - 3:00PMOregon City High School , 19761 Beavercreek RdOregon City School District is please to present their annual Family Focus Forum. Come enjoy a day of great informative speakers including their keynote speaker Dr. Kathy Masarie. Free to the public! The fo-cus this year is on Growing Healthy Families. Conti-nental breakfast and full lunch served.www.orecity.k12.or.us/family_focus_forum z

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Andrew Carnegie was a steel and railroad magnate whose support for the building of libraries was well known. From 1886-1919, Carnegie donated more than $40 million dollars to building new libraries in com-munities around our country and the world. In Oregon alone, 31 libraries were built.

then & now: the carnegie center

By Karin Morey

After several short-lived attempts to establish a public library in Oregon City in the 1800’s, lo-cal citizens came together in 1909 to form the Oregon City Library Association. They began by opening a reading room on the third floor of the Masonic Temple on December 13, 1909. Voters approved an annual tax in 1910 to support li-brary operations, decreasing the need to support the library through private donations.

The Library Association submitted an application for funds to Carnegie showing that Oregon City was providing annual support of $1,100 through the local tax and that an additional $458 had been collected the previous year through mem-berships. On December 27, 1911, a response was

received offering $12,500 for a building, with fi-nal plans for the building requiring approval by Mr. Carnegie. The only other conditions to obtain the money were a guarantee from the City for $1,250 in annual maintenance to meet Mr. Carn-egie’s requirement for ten-percent support from the city, a city owned location for the building and plans that included the possibility for future expansion of the building.

After Carnegie’s approval of a design by architect E. E. McClaran of Portland, the Library Association began a search for a site. After rejecting locations on Main Street and on the hill where Singer’s Mill had been located, the Association considered building next to the McLoughlin House, which

had been moved to the bluff in 1909. The Ore-gon City Woman’s Club, which had spearheaded the move of the house, protested this plan. The City then considered a block designated as park space at 7th and John Adams Streets, which was then just an undeveloped pasture. In the fall of 1912, construction of the Carnegie Library be-gan on this land. As with any building project, the library had its share of delays. Glass for the windows was found to be inferior and had to be replaced. Leaks in the basement also delayed final acceptance of the building. Interestingly enough, the association voted to restrict all pur-chases of furnishings to Oregon made goods ‘so far as possible’. Some of the furnishings pur-chased were from Frank Busch, founder of Busch

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The first library building in Oregon City was for-mally opened to the public on Saturday, June 21, 1912. Unfortunately, by the 1950’s staff noted that the Carnegie was no longer large enough for the needs of the library. Over the next 40 years, plans were discussed to build a new library but these never advanced beyond the discus-sion phase. Finally accepting that the Carnegie building was inadequate for the library’s needs, the library was relocated to a larger temporary leased space at the Danielson Hilltop Center in 1995. From 1995-2010, the City utilized the Carn-egie Center building as a Children’s Museum with hands-on play areas, an art gallery/coffee shop, and leased it to a fine arts studio.

In 2010 when it was announced that the leased space at Danielson Hilltop Mall was to be de-molished, the library returned to the Carnegie building, placing the bulk of the books in stor-age. The Library Board and the City are currently working together to secure a location for a new library building. Even when the library moves into a larger, permanent home, the Carnegie Center will continue to stand as a testament to a man who gave away nearly 90 percent of his fortune to provide a place for people, according to Andrew Carnegie, “to acquire the knowledge to improve themselves”. zKarin Morey is a long-time resident of Oregon City. She has been involved with the Library Board for over eight years and is currently writing a book on the history of libraries in Oregon City. She anticipates publication in the next year.

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the jughandle projectBy Aleta Froman-Goodrich, P.E.

City of Oregon City Public Works Senior Project Engineer and Jughandle Project Manager

As many Oregon City commuters are reminded daily, traffic backups and delays regularly oc-cur during rush hour on Highway 213 south of the I-205 interchange. Approximately 65,000 trips are made each day on this heavily trav-elled stretch of Highway 213. The congestion not only affects travel between Oregon City and other parts of the region, it also impacts local access to and from Washington Street, Clacka-mas River Drive, and Redland Road. Knowing that conditions would otherwise worsen as the area continues to grow, the City of Oregon City secured $22 million through the Oregon Jobs and Transportation Act to construct improve-ments to Highway 213 and its connections with local roads.

The improvements are designed to reduce con-gestion and enhance safety, and when complet-ed, this corridor will have 20-30 percent excess traffic capacity for immediate congestion relief and 20 years of expected growth. The additional capacity will also allow for economic develop-ment of the surrounding area. The City and the

Oregon Department of Transportation broke ground on the project this spring and expect completion by spring 2013.

The improvements are collectively known as the Jughandle Project for the shape created by the new roadway alignments. The City’s contrac-tor will reconstruct the Highway 213/Washing-ton Street/Clackamas River Drive intersection and realign Washington Street to pass under Highway 213 immediately south of the exist-ing railroad bridge. This new looping roadway configuration will enable motorists to travel to and from Highway 213, Washington Street, and Clackamas River Drive without making left turns across the highway that stop the flow of traffic. The new Highway 213 underpass will also pro-vide a significantly safer east-west crossing for bicyclists and pedestrians traveling between Washington Street and Clackamas River Drive. Other project improvements include a third northbound travel lane on Highway 213 and a dedicated right turn lane from Redland Road to Highway 213.

The City’s contractor is using night work and a special rapid bridge installation method to keep traffic moving during construction. The rapid bridge installation method shortens the total duration of project construction by approxi-mately six months and enables the contractor to keep every Highway 213 travel lane open in the daytime during all but four days of the construction process. In early 2012, a four-day closure of Highway 213 between Washington Street and the I-205 northbound ramps will be necessary to safely slide the new Highway 213 bridge into place using hydraulic machinery.

To minimize the inconvenience to commuters, the four-day closure will be scheduled over a Fri-day, Saturday, Sunday and a consecutive week-day. The schedule will be announced at least two months in advance so that travelers may plan to use alternate routes during the four-day closure. Construction schedule updates and project maps are available on the City’s project website: www.jughandleproject.com. z

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Accountants-Bookkeeping AJH Financial Services Inc 216 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-0187 www.ajhfinancial.com

Guardian Tax & Accounting, LLC660 Portland Ave Gladstone, OR 97027 503-650-0049 www.guardiantax.com It Figures Bookkeeping503-467-9461 www.itfiguresbookkeeping.com

Accountants-Certified Public Kari Mitchell Accounting, P.C.605 High St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-8818 Rogers Financial Services 2895 S Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-7153 www.cpas-oc.com

The Morrissey Group LLC 720 Center St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-3305 www.morrisseygroup.com

Acupuncturists Oregon City Acupuncture 619 Madison St Ste 110 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-653-1468 www.oregoncityacupuncture.com Natural Health Works, PC 710 John Adams St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-7776 www.naturalhw.com

Advertising BCT 15223 S Henrici Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-632-3113 www.bctelco.com

BDC Advertising, Inc. 706 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-723-5723 www.bdcadvertising.com Family Values Magazine, Inc.503-632-5908 buylocalonly.com

Opportunity’$ KnockingPO Box 1362 Sherwood, OR 97140 503-413-0657

Oregon City News/ Clackamas Review 6605 SE Lake Rd Milwaukie, OR 97222 503-684-0360 www.oregoncitynewsonline.com

Advertising-Promotional ProductsAd Specialties of Oregon NW, Inc PO Box 1221 Molalla, OR 97038 503-829-2402 www.asonw.com Stitch-N-Embroidery 408 Beavercreek Rd, Ste 406Oregon City, OR 97045 503-557-9090 www.stitchnembroidery.com

Ambulance ServicesAMR 9800 SE McBrod Ave Milwaukie, OR 97222 503-659-6987 www.amr.net

Architects Greenbox Architecture LLC1300 John Adams, Ste 106 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-380-7114 www.greenboxpdx.com Iselin Architects P.C. 1307 Seventh St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-1942 www.iselinarchitects.com

Artists Bright Art 503-656-3892 www.mybrightart.com Three Rivers Artist Guild Gallery - 502 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-616-1492 threeriversartistguild.com

Assisted Living FacilitiesGilman Park Assisted Living Residence 2205 Gilman Park Dr Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-5700 www.gilmanpark.com Haven Corner LLC 19352 Prospector Terrace Oregon City, OR 97045 503-518-4286 www.havencorner.com McLoughlin Place 1153 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-3337 lifestylesllc.com

Attorneys Hibbard Caldwell Schultz & Stalnaker, PC 1001 Molalla Ave, Ste 200 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-5200 Vicki H. Yates, PC 705 John Adams St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-9792 www.yateslaw.com

Auto Dealers Drive1 Autohaus LLC 501 S. McLoughlin Blvd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-481-4328 Auto Parts & Services Clackamas Auto Parts 1009 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-4244 www.clackamasautoparts.com Delta Auto Glass Inc 865 E Berkeley St Gladstone, OR 97027 503-656 9642 www.deltaautoglassincorporated.com Paul’s Mobile Auto Detail Milwaukie, OR 97222503-887-0256 www.paulsmobileautodetail.com

Auto Repair Dan’s Auto Service 19138 S Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-7737 www.dansautoservice.com Hilltop Collision Center 275 Beavercreek Rd #125 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-5885 www.hilltopcollision.com Meineke Car Care Center 19368 S. Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-2333 www.meineke.com

Awards Laserwerks 15717 SE McLoughlin Blvd Milwaukie, OR 97267 503-449-9992 laserwerksonline.com Oregon City Awards 1005 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045503-650-0806

BakeriesWrightberry’s Cakes& Cupcakes 820 Main St, Ste C Oregon City, OR 97045 503-344-4946 www.wrightberrywedding-cakes.com

Banks Bank of the West 1301 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-5238 www.bankofthewest.com Citizens Bank 19245 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-518-8808 www.citizensebank.com Key Bank 1400 S Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-2223 www.key.com Lewis & Clark Bank 1900 McLoughlin Blvd #67 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-212-3200 www.lewisandclarkbank.com Pacific West Bank 2040 8th Ave West Linn, OR 97068 503-905-2222 www.bankpacificwest.com US Bank-Downtown 901 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-2305 US Bank-Hilltop 1600 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-2331 Wells Fargo Bank 1751 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-2669 www.wellsfargo.com West Coast Bank 19550 Molalla Ave Ste 139 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-723-5036 www.wcb.com

Beer & Wine DistributorsGeneral Distributors 13895 Fir St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-9470 www.generaldistributors.com

HOPE LOOSE, Chair It Figures Bookkeeping

MARK ELLINGSON, Past ChairLewis & Clark Bank

TIM AYEMcLarens Carpet One

AARON BRENIMAN The Verdict Bar & Grill

DAVE BUEL Buel’s Impressions Printing

CYNTHIA ELAM West Coast Bank

DAVID FRASHER (Appointed)City of Oregon City, City Manager

JOANNE GORDONNatural Health Works

MARY HEINS My Mother Knows

JEFF LANDSTROM State Farm Insurance

LAUREL LUKESH Citizens Bank

MIKE McCARROLL Minuteman Press

TORREY MURPHYMetro IT

TIM SHEA Small Business Development Center

VICKI SMITH Clackamas Community College Foundation

VICKI YATES Attorney at Law

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Books Friends of the Oregon City Public Library Used Book Store502 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-594-0261 www.oclibraryfriends.org Laurie’s Paperback Exchange358 Warner Milne Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-6586 Carpet & Upholstery CleaningTLC Carpet Cleaning Gladstone, OR 97027503-595-5379 www.tlccarpet.com

Catering Portland Catering Company7800 SW Durham Rd, Ste 400Portland, OR 97224 503-620-8855 www.portlandcateringcom-pany.com

Churches Oregon City Evangelical Church 1024 Linn Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-8582 www.ocec.net

Reformation Covenant Church 1201 JQ Adams St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-9444 www.reformationcovenant.org St Paul’s Episcopal Church 822 Washington St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-9842 Trinity Lutheran Church & School 16000 S Henrici Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-632-5554 www.trinityoc.org

Clothing & Accessories Buttons ‘n Bows 1001 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-387-5701 www.buttonsnbowsonline.com

Coffee/Espresso Crossroads Coffee Cafe 250 Princeton Ave Ste 101 Gladstone, OR 97027 503-657-2999 www.crossroadscoffeecafe.com

Collection ServicesAccurate Collection Service, LLC 708 Main St, #204 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-328-0151 www.accuratecollections.com

Computer Services Metro IT Oregon City, OR 97045 503-451-2138 www.metroit.com Ultiris Technology PO Box 3182 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-719-3116 www.ultiris.com

Consignment Buttons ‘n Bows 1001 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-387-5701 www.buttonsnbowsonline.com

Construction/RenovationDouble J Construction Inc. PO Box 2213 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-5295 www.djrenovates.com F & F Structures, Inc. 1300 John Adams St, Ste 100Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-7010 www.FandFStructures.com Woodsmythe Remodeling & Construction LLC PO Box 2977 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-781-1152 Consumer & Business ServicesBetter Business Bureau4004 SW Kruse Way Pl, Ste 375Lake Oswego, OR 97035 503-212-3022 www.bbb.org

Copying Buel’s Impressions Printing 408 Beavercreek Rd, Ste 407Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-7939 www.buelsimpressionsprinting.com Executive Copy & Printing 623 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-9227 www.ecporegoncity.com Minuteman Press 221 Molalla Ave Ste 103 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-7787 www.mmp-oc.com

Cosmetics Mary Kay Cosmetics PO Box 97 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-631-3217 www.marykay.com/vickiethun

Credit Unions Clackamas Federal Credit Union 270 Warner Milne Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-0671 www.clackamasfcu.org Northwest Community Credit Union 1689 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-9601 www.nwcu.com

OnPoint Community Credit Union 19753 S Hwy 213 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-273-1700 x5680 www.onpointcu.com

Oregon Pioneer Federal Credit Union 17884 SE McLoughlin Blvd Milwaukie, OR 97267 503-833-1540 www.oregonpioneer.org

Oregonians Credit Union 19360 S Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-239-5336 www.ofcu.com

Data Analysis IntSTATS 712 12th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-650-5035 Dentists AAdvanced Dental Center 1508 Washington St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-659-3003 www.aadvanceddental.com Bryan R. Guthrie, DMD PC 802 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-2139 Christopher Veley DMD PC 601 Center St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-1905 www.drveley.com Comfort Care Dental 19172 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-557-3747 www.comfortcare.net

Dr. Joseph A Sawyer DMD205 Portland Ave Gladstone, OR 97027 503-656-5501 drsawyer.us

Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 331 Warner Milne Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-6239 www.nwomfs.com

Distributors Centex Fluid Products LLC 2300 E First St, Ste A Vancouver, WA 98661 360-910-9525 www.centexfp.com

Doors & Door Operating Devices Access Systems, LLC 14789 SE 82nd Dr Clackamas, OR 97015 503-624-7444 www.accesssystemsllc.com

Drywall Contractors Perfect Touch Drywall Inc Molalla, OR 97038 503-310-6844

Educational Services Kumon Math & Reading Center of Oregon City 19376 Molalla Ave, Ste 160 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-753-6457www.kumon.com/oregon-city OC High School Youth Transitions 19761 S Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-785-8988 www.orecity.k12.or.us

Oregon City Community Education 1404 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-785-8520 Oregon State University Extension Service 200 Warner Milne Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-8631 extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas

Small Business Development Center 7736 SE Harmony Rd Milwaukie, OR 97222 503-594-0738 www.bizcenter.org

Elected Officials State Representative Bill Kennemer Oregon City, OR 97045 503-263-4798 www.leg.state.or.us/kennemer/

State RepresentativeDave Hunt PO Box 68445 Milwaukie, OR 97268 503-650-9434 www.leg.state.or.us/hunt/

Electrical Contractors3D Electrical Services, Inc. 20068 Hwy 213 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-9173 www.3delectrical.com Parkin Electric Inc 14001 Fir St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-4958 www.parkinelectric.com

Embroidery Stitch-N-Embroidery 408 Beavercreek Rd, Ste 406Oregon City, OR 97045 503-557-9090 www.stitchnembroidery.com

Emergency Services Clackamas Fire District 1Steve McAdoo 11300 SE Fuller Rd Milwaukie, OR 97222 503-742-2600 www.clackamasfire.com

Employment Services Community Solutions for Clackamas County 112 11th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-8842 www.clackamas.us/cscc WorkSource Clackamas 506 High St Oregon City, OR 97045 971-673-6400 www.workinginoregon.org

EngineersHaner, Ross& Sporseen, Inc 2895 S Beavercreek Rd, Ste 101Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-1384 Event Facilities Abernethy Center 606 15th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-9400 www.abernethycenter.com Ainsworth House & Gardens19130 Lot Whitcomb Dr Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-1894 www.ainsworthhouse.net

Oregon City Golf Club 20124 S Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-518-2846 www.ocgolfclub.com Pacific Crest Grand Ballroom610 McLoughlin Blvd, 3rd Fl Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-9922 www.pacificcrestgrandballroom.com

Pioneer Adult Community Center 615 Fifth St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-8287 www.orcity.org Tumwater Room 211 Tumwater Dr Oregon City, OR 97045 971-400-1090 www.clackamashistory.org

Welcome Home Girlfriend Linda Moxley Oregon City, OR 97045 503-680-3918 www.welcomehomegirlfriend.com

Eyeglasses & Eye CareEye Health Northwest 1306 Division Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-4221 www.ehnpc.com

Farm Supplies & Equipment Coastal Farm & Ranch 1900 McLoughlin Blvd SE, Ste 120 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-5780 www.coastalfarm.com

Wilco 19224 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-0616 www.wilco.coop/stores/

Farmers Markets Oregon City Farmers MarketPO Box 2931 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-734-0192 www.orcityfarmersmarket.com

Fiber Arts Instruction Wynona Studios 719 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-974-9193 www.wynonastudios.com

Financial Services Edward Jones - Jeff Nizich 19097 S Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-1021 Meier Wealth Management Inc PO Box 1593 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-479-0080 www.meierwealth.com

Morrissey Wealthcare Group LLC 720 Center St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-1526

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Fire Department Clackamas Fire District 1Steve McAdoo 11300 SE Fuller Rd Milwaukie, OR 97222 503-742-2600www.clackamasfire.com

FlagssmALL FLAGs PO Box 2003 Oregon City, OR 97045503-723-3456 www.smALLFLAGs.com

Floorcoverings Flooring America of Oregon City 812 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-869-0335 www.flooringamerica.com/97045

Key Carpets LLC 123 Engle Ave Molalla, OR 97038 503-829-6008 www.keycarpetsllc.com McLarens Carpet One Floor & Home 24403 S Highway 99E Canby, OR 97013 503-266-4095 www.mclarenscarpeton-ecanby.com

Florists Forté Floral Artistry Inc 1502 Washington St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-659-4000 www.fortefloral.com

Forest Education Hopkins Demonstration Forest 16750 S Brockway Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-632-2150 www.demonstrationforest.org

Funeral Services Hillside Chapel 1306 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-4285 www.hillsidechapelfh.com

Garage Doors & OpenersOregon City Garage Door PO Box 1922 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-632-3070 www.oregoncitygaragedoor.com

Garbage/Recycling ServicesClackamas Co Office of Sustainability 150 Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-557-6363 www.clackamas.us/sustainability/

Oregon City Garbage/ B&B Leasing 820 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-8403 www.oregoncitygarbageco.com

Gift Baskets Happy Baskets Gladstone, OR 97027 503-653-6120 www.happybaskets.com

Gifts & Collectibles Christmas at the Zoo 524 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-223-4048 www.christmasatthezoo.com

My Mother Knows LLC 1105 Linn Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-518-1952 www.mymotherknows.com Oregon Dollhouse 503-706-2620 www.oregondollhouse.com

GolfOregon City Golf Club 20124 S Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-518-2846 www.ocgolfclub.com Pop’s Golf Shop 14326 SE Woodside Ave Milwaukie, OR 97267 503-659-7551 www.popsgolfshop.com

Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course 17104 SE 130th Ave Clackamas, OR 97015 503-655-9249 www.sah-hah-lee.com

Stone Creek Golf Club 14603 S Stoneridge Dr Oregon City, OR 97045 503-518-4653 www.stonecreekgolfclub.net

GovernmentCity of Oregon City 625 Center St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-0891 www.orcity.org

Clackamas CountySee other resources pg. 37 www.clackamas.us

Oregon City Police Department320 Warner Milne Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-4964 www.orcity.org/police

South Fork Water Board 15962 S Hunter Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-5030 www.sfwb.com

GrocersHaggen Food & Pharmacy 19701 Highway 213 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-451-7900 www.haggen.com Safeway Inc 13434 Colton Place Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-6288 www.safeway.com

Health & Fitness Curves - Oregon City 1414 Washington St #2 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-650-6332

Snap Fitness 19703 S Hwy 213 Ste 170 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-2580 www.snapfitness.com/oregoncity

Take Shape For Life Ramona Tracy Estacada, OR 97023 503-807-6455 www.lightentheload.tsfl.com

Take Shape For Life Debbie Hoffman Mulino, OR 97042 503-539-8352 www.seethelite.tsfl.com

Health Education Providence Willamette Falls Community Center 519 15th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-650-6852 Hearing AidsHeritage Hearing Aid Center 19142 S Molalla Ave, Ste C Oregon City, OR 97045 503-518-3300 www.heritagehearingaids.com

Heating & AirConditioning Tri County Temp Control 13150 S Clackamas River DrOregon City, OR 97045 503-557-2220 www.tricountytemp.com

Hospitals & Clinics Adventist Medical Center 10123 SE Market St Portland, OR 97216 503-257-2500 www.adventisthealthnw.com

Kaiser Permanente 10180 SE Sunnyside Rd Clackamas, OR 97015-9303 503-652-2880 www.kaiserpermanente.org Oregon Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic 1508 Division St #105 Medical Plaza II Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-0836 www.pdxortho.com

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center 1500 Division St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-1631 www.providence.org/pwfmc

Hotels & Other AccommodationsBest Western Rivershore Hotel1900 Clackamette Dr Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-7141 www.rivershorehotel.com Oxford Suites 75 82nd Dr Gladstone, OR 97027 503-722-7777 www.oxfordsuitesportland-southeast.com

Insurance Country FinancialBob Lumm8100 SW Nyberg St Ste 300 Tualatin, OR 97062 503-885-8756 www.countryfinancial.com Fournier Group 814 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-251-2255 www.fourniergroup.net

Rick Gravning Agency American Family Insurance 956 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-723-7707 www.rickgravningagency.com State Farm InsuranceBrian Nogueira 1115 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-3433 www.briannogueira.com

State Farm Insurance Jeff Landstrom 19715 South Highway 213 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-518-7100 www.JeffLandstrom.com

Supplemental Benefit Solutions, Inc - Joe Durbin 7160 SW Fir Loop, Ste 103 Portland, OR 97223 503-620-6406 www.sbsinsurance.com The AgencyFarmers Insurance- Sid Toll 4504 SW Corbett Ave Ste 100Portland, OR 97239 503-898-0409 www.farmersagent.com/stoll

Janitorial Services ServiceMaster Building Services 15790 SE Piazza, Ste 102 Clackamas, OR 97015 503-657-3998 www.ServiceMasterBuilding-Services.com

Landscaping Buel’s Greenscapes PO Box 3315 Oregon City, OR 97045 971-409-1537

Clackamas Landscape Supply Co.1795 Washington St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-2891 www.clsrock.com

Lawn & Garden EquipmentClark’s Lawn & Garden 1701 S Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-0720 www.clarkslawn.com

Libraries Oregon City Public Library 606 John Adams St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-8269 www.oregoncity.lib.or.us

Manufacturing Benchmade Knife Company300 S Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-6004 www.benchmade.com

Miles Fiberglass & Composites 8855 SE Otty Rd Portland, OR 97086 503-775-7755 www.milesfiberglass.com Proturn Inc 14192 Fir St #100 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-3858 www.proturn.netMarketing Creative Cake Marketing Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-3578 www.creativecakenw.com

InstallLogic Social Media511 Center St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-723-4533 InstallLogicSocialMedia.com

LightSpeed Designs www.lightspd.com

Massage TherapistsMassage Solace 19142 Molalla Ave, Ste A Oregon City, OR 97045 503-756-9365 Mortgages Evergreen Home Loans 19376 Molalla Ave, Ste 120 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-594-1415 www.evergreenhomeloans.com

Museums Clackamas County Historical Society 211 Tumwater Dr. Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-5574 www.clackamashistory.org

Music Instruction Harmony Road Music Center of Oregon 17300 SE 82nd Dr Clackamas, OR 97015 503-557-5151 www.harmonyroadoregon.com

Music-Sheet Harmony Road Music Center of Oregon 17300 SE 82nd Dr Clackamas, OR 97015 503-557-5151 www.harmonyroadoregon.com

Newspapers Oregon City News/ Clackamas Review 6605 SE Lake Rd Milwaukie, OR 97222 503-684-0360 www.oregoncitynewsonline.com The Oregonian 1320 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97201 503-294-4126 biz.oregonian.com

Non-Profit OrganizationsChildren’s Center 1713 Penn Lane Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-7725 www.childrenscenter.cc

Clackamas Community College Foundation 19600 S Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-594-3128 www.clackamas.edu/foundation

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Clackamas Women’s Services704 Main St Ste 200 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-2366 www.cwsor.org

Community Solutions for Clackamas County 112 11th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-8842 www.clackamas.us/cscc Fill A Stocking, Fill A Heart PO Box 1255 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-632-0577 www.fillastocking.org

Gleaners of Clackamas County 13821 Fir St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-8740 gleanersofclackamascounty.com

Main Street Oregon City 708 Main St Ste 206 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-522-1564 www.downtownoregoncity.org

No Soldier Left BehindOregon City, OR 97045503-305-8049 www.no-soldier-left-behind.org Oregon City DBC 804 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-2621 www.ocdbc.com

Oregon City Elks Lodge #1189 610 McLoughlin Blvd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-5131 www.ocelks.com

Oregon City Kiwanis Club 503-657-7047 www.oregoncitykiwanis.org

Oregon City Schools Foundation PO Box 85 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-780-3291 www.ocsf.org Oregon Impact 1024 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-6287 www.oregonimpact.org

Parrott Creek Child & Family Services 1001 Molalla Ave Ste 209 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-4110 www.pcreek.org

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Foundation 1500 Division St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-650-6809 www.providencefoundations.org

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette 619 SW 11th Ave, Ste 300 Portland, OR 97205 503-228-9131 www.unitedway-pdx.org

Willamette Falls Symphony 503-723-9703 www.willamettefallssym-phony.org

Workforce Investment Council of Clackamas County365 Warner Milne Rd #202 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-6644 www.wicco.org

Nursing Facilities Marquis Care at Oregon City1680 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-2588 www.marquiscompanies.com

NutritionistsJanet Mann Nutrition Consulting 619 Madison St #102 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-650-3801 www.jmannnutrition.com

Office SuppliesOfficeMax 15550 SE McLoughlin Blvd Milwaukie, OR 97267 503-513-5200 www.officemax.com

Office/Retail SpaceDanielson Hilltop Mall 328 Warner Milne Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-9141 www.danielsons.net

Oregon City Shopping Center1900 S McLoughlin Blvd #69Oregon City, OR 97045 503-650-1888 Settlers Corner LLC 900 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-723-4222 Payroll Services Portland Payroll, Inc. 8020 SW Cirrus Dr Bldg 13 Beaverton, OR 97008 503-520-1384 x 241 www.pdxpayroll.com

Photographers Paradise Photography Studio 17665 SE McLoughlin Blvd #DMilwaukie, OR 97267 503-653-0606 www.paradisephotog-raphystudio.com

Physical TherapistsNeurotheraputicPediatric Therapies 610 High St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-8903 www.nt4kids.com

Trails End Physical Therapy 1506 Washington St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-6777 www.trailsendpt.com

Physicians-ChiropracticComplete Health Chiropractic Center, LLC 365 Warner Milne Rd, Ste 105Oregon City, OR 97045 503-557-9266 www.completehealthcc.com

Physicians-Naturopathic Andrea Premazzi, ND, LMT 419 Center St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-630-6288 www.drpremazzi.com

Natural Health Works, PC 710 John Adams St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-7776 www.naturalhw.com

Physicians-Ob/Gyn Women’s Health Center of Oregon1508 Division St, Ste 205 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-1071 www.whcoo.com

PlumbingJNM Plumbing LLCMike Moses PO Box 2011 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-807-5287

Litch Plumbing, Inc. PO Box 2756 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-9006

MP Plumbing 15330 SE 82nd Dr Clackamas, OR 97015 503-655-9161 www.mpplumbing.com

Political Candidates Friends of Martha Schrader PO Box 2221Milwaukie, OR 97269503-407-6257www.marthaschrader.com

PrintersBuel’s Impressions Printing408 Beavercreek Rd, Ste 407Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-7939 www.buelsimpressionsprinting.com

Executive Copy & Printing 623 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-9227 www.ecporegoncity.com

Minuteman Press 221 Molalla Ave Ste 103 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-7787www.mmp-oc.com

OfficeMax 10319 SE 82nd Ave Happy Valley, OR 97086 503-788-9234 www.officemax.com

Professional Field ServicesSterling Pacific Field ServicesPO Box 801 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-926-2851

Real Estate Bilow Group 1770 Greentree Rd Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503-701-7444 www.bilowgroup.com

Clackamas Community Land Trust 5427 Glen Echo Ave Gladstone, OR 97027 503-659-1618 www.clackamasclt.org

Susan PerryColdwell Banker Seal 503-699-3857 www.cbseal.com/susanperry

Denise GodingKeller Williams RealtyPortland Central 6400 SE Lake Rd, Ste 200 Portland, OR 97222 503-336-6378 www.denisegoding.com John L. Scott Real Estate 358 Warner Milne Rd, #G108Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-6656www.johnlscott.com

Real Estate-CommercialEton Lane LLC 421 High St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-238-1025

Redside Development LLC 221 Molalla Ave, Ste 220 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-239-2000 www.redsidedevelopment.com Windermere Commercial Real Estate Graham Cole Peterson 619 Madison St, Ste 110 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-319-4267

RestaurantsBellagios Pizza 19735 Trails End Hwy Oregon City, OR 97045 503-518-5000 www.bellagiospizza.com

Bugatti’s 334 Warner Milne Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-8222 www.bugattisrestaurant.com Burgerville 1900 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-0013 www.burgerville.com

Highland Stillhouse 201 S 2nd St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-723-6789 www.highlandstillhouse.com

Jimmy O’s Pizzeria 1678 Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-6329 www.jimmyospizzeria.com KC’s Midway Historic Public House 1003 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-9501 www.facebook.com/KCMid-wayPublicHouse McDonald’s Restaurant 1450 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-7649 www.mcoregon.com/5858 Singer Hill Cafe 623 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-5252 www.singerhill.com

Super Torta 710 Washington St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-2306

The Caufield House 723 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-305-8017

Verdict Bar & Grill 110 8th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-305-8429 www.verdictbarandgrill.com Weatherford’s Grand Lodge602 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-723-9253 www.weatherfordsgrand-lodge.com

Retirement Communities Berry Park Retirement Community 13669 S. Gaffney Lane Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-7614 www.avamere.com

Homewoods on the Willamette Jeff Robinett 17971 SE River Rd Milwaukie, OR 97267503-659-3600 www.homewoods.org

Schools & Colleges Clackamas Community College 19600 S Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-6958www.clackamas.edu North Clackamas Christian School 19575 Sebastian Way Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-5961 www.ncchristianschool.com Oregon City High School 19761 S Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-785-8937www.ochs.orecity.k12.or.us Oregon City School District 1417 12th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-785-8000 www.orecity.k12.or.us

St John the Apostle Catholic School & Church 516 Fifth St417 Washington Oregon City, OR 97045 503-742-8230 www.sja-eagles.com

Senior Services Pioneer Adult Community Center615 Fifth St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-8287 www.orcity.org

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A+ Dry Cleaners ..............................................11A-Advanced Dental ........................................25BCT .................................................... back coverBuel’s Impressions Printing .............................7Buttons ‘n Bows ..............................................11Carousel Dry Cleaners ...................................23Christmas at the Zoo .....................................13Citizens Bank ..................................................13Clackamas Co Office of Sustainability .........31Clackamas Community College......................9Clackamas County Veterinary ......................17Clackamas Fire District #1 ...............................7Comfort Care Dental ......................................11Double J Construction ....................................11Dr. Christopher Veley, DMD ...........................13 Edward Jones, Jeff Nizich .................................7Elements of Style Salon & More ...................25Evergreen Home Loans ..................................29Executive Copy & Printing ...............................9Friends of Library Used Book Store ................7Harmony Road Music Center ........................15Homewoods on the Willamette ......................9Janet Mann Nutrition Consulting .................14JNM Plumbing .................................................21Laurie’s Paperback Exchange ........................23Maralee’s Dance Production ..........................12McLaren’s Carpet One ......................................7

Minuteman Press ............................................15My Mother Knows ........................................ IFCNatural Health Works ....................................29OnPoint Community Credit Union ...............27Oregon City Acupuncture ..............................11Oregon City Barber Shop ...............................23Oregon City Farmers Market .........................14Oregon City Golf Club Event Center .............11Oregon City Golf Club.....................................15Oregon City Police Dept .................................15Oregon Dollhouse & Miniatures ...................29Oregonians Credit Union ...............................11Paradise Photography.....................................13Parkin Electric .................................................25Pellet Stoves & More .......................................23Pioneer Community Center ..........................22Providence Health & Services .........................5Ruud’s Jewelers ...............................................23Safeway ............................................................39Singer Hill Café ...............................................25Smith Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc ........25State Farm Insurance, Jeff Landstrom ...........9Stitch-n-Embroidery .........................................9Susan Perry, Coldwell Banker Seal ...............15TRAG Art Gallery ...............................................7Willamette Valley Books & Bullion ...............23

Oregon City Chamber2011 Chairman’s Circle

member name = gold club members • member name = chairman’s circle members

ADVERTISING DIRECTORY

Service ClubsBeavercreek Lions Club 22041 S Kamrath Rd Beavercreek, OR 97004 503-342-6699 www.beavercreekor.lionwap.org

Lions Club of Oregon City 503-496-3641 www.oclionsclub.org Oregon City Optimist ClubPO Box 5166 Oregon City, OR 97045 Rotary Club of Oregon City PO Box 1552 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-303-1825 www.oregoncityrotary.org

Service StationsStein Oil Inc 13001 Clackamas River Dr, #200Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-0375 www.steinoil.com

Shipping ServicesThe UPS Store 2050 Beavercreek Rd #101 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-650-5855 www.theupsstorelocal.com/5792/

Shower DoorsDT Glass Inc. 106 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-650-6373

Signs/BannersMagnetic Sign Company 503-631-4350 www.magneticsignpdx.com Oregon City Signs 1900 McLoughlin Blvd, #81 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-7446

The Sign Guy Gladstone, OR 97027503-650-8052 www.thesignguy.com

Sports & RecreationOregon City Municipal Pool 1211 Jackson St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-8273 www.orcity.org/swimmingpool

Oregon City Swim Team 1211 Jackson St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-4169 www.ocst.net

Sustainability Clackamas Co Office of Sustainability 150 Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-557-6363 www.clackamas.us/sustainability

TelecommunicationsAT&T Mobility 1900 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Ste 200B Oregon City, OR 97045 503-557-0151

BCT 15223 S Henrici Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-632-3113 www.bctelco.com

CenturyLink 310 SW Park Ave, 11th Fl Portland, OR 97205503 242-7989

Clear Creek Telephone & Television 18238 S Fishers Mill Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-631-2101www.ccmtc.com

Integra Telecom 825 NE Multnomah Blvd, Ste 1400Portland, OR 97232503-953-7447 www.integratelecom.com

Reliance Connects 301 SW Broadway Estacada, OR 97023503-630-4202

TheatersClackamas RepertoryTheatre 19600 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-594-3915 www.clackamasrep.org

New Century Players 11022 SE 37th Ave Milwaukie, OR 97222 503-367-2620 www.newcenturyplayers.com

Tires Les Schwab Tire Center 1625 S Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-1235 www.lesschwab.com

TransportationTri-Met4012 SE 17th Ave Portland, OR 97202503-238-RIDE www.trimet.org

Travel Agencies American Travel Bureau Lori Thrasher 503-789-5487lori.myatbtravel.com

TutoringThe Tutor House 502 7th St Ste 205 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-522-0972 UtilitiesPortland General Electric 121 SW Salmon 1WTC0301 Portland, OR 97204800-542-8818 www.portlandgeneral.com

Veterinary ClinicsClackamas County Veterinary Clinic 1678-F Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-3171 www.clackamascountyvet.com

Video Production Servicesfunnelbox inc 712 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-595-5901 www.funnelbox.com

Waste ManagementAllied Waste 2001 Washington St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-4656 www.alliedwaste.com

Web Design Definitive LLC 11938 SE Boise St Portland, OR 97266503-489-8219 www.definitivellc.net

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CITY OF OREGON CITYPO Box 3040/625 Center St, Oregon City . . . . .503-657-0891www.orcity.org

Building Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-722-3789Business Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-0891City Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-496-1504City Recorder/City Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-496-1505Municipal Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-8154Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-8299Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-496-1201Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-722-3789Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-8241 After Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8211

MAYOR & COMMISSIONERSDoug Neeley, MayorJames Nicita, Commission President Betty Mumm, Kathy Roth, Rocky Smith, Jr.

OREGON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 320 Warner Milne Rd, Oregon City Administration Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-4964 Non-emergency Dispatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8211 OREGON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 606 John Adams St, Oregon City . . . . . . . . . .503-657-8269 OREGON CITY MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL 1211 Jackson St, Oregon City . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-8273

PIONEER ADULT COMMUNITY CENTER 615 Fifth St, Oregon City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-8287

CLACKAMAS COUNTYwww.clackamas.usPublic Services Building - 2051 Kaen Rd.Citizen Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8552County Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8698Health, Housing & Human Services . . . . . . . . . .503-650-5697Marriage Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8659Recorder’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8661Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8640Volunteer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-650-5779

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – 150 BEAVERCREEK RD.Assessor’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8671Building Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-742-4240Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-742-4414Planning & Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-742-4500Sustainability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-557-6363

RED SOILS COURT – 1710 RED SOILS CTElections/Voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8510Veteran Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-650-5631Weatherization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-650-3338

CLACKAMAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE – 807 MAIN STCircuit Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8447Bail/Release Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8453Jury Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8397Jury Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8389

CLACKAMAS COUNTY DOG SERVICES 13141 SE Hwy 212, Clackamas 97015 . . . . . .503-655-8628

CLACKAMAS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY 13930 S Gain St, Oregon City . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8267

CLACKAMAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2223 S Kaen Rd, Oregon City . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8218

OSU EXTENSION SERVICE – CLACKAMAS COUNTY 200 Warner Milne Road, Oregon City . . . . . . . . .503-655-8631

CLACKAMAS FIRE DISTRICT #1www.clackamasfire.comOregon City Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-742-2670 624 7th St, Oregon CityFire Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-742-2675

EMERGENCIESFire, Medical, & Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911Non-emergency Dispatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8211AMR Ambulance/Non-Emergency Transp.. . . .503-231-6300Child Abuse Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .971-673-7112Poison Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-222-1222

RELOCATION RESOURCESTELEPHONE SERVICESAT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-222-0300BCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-632-3113Clear Creek Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-631-2101Comcast/Xfinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-288-2085Qwest/CenturyLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-244-1111

CABLE TV HOOK UPBCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-632-3113 Comcast/Xfinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-824-8264Clear Creek Telephone & Television . . . . . . . . . .503-631-2101

GARBAGE/RECYCLING B&B Leasing/Oregon City Garbage . . . . . . . . . . .503-656-8403Metro South Transfer Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-234-3000

NEWSPAPERSOregon City News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-684-0360 The Oregonian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-221-8301

WATER/SEWERCity of Oregon City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-8151Clackamas River Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-722-9220

UTILITIESPortland General Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-228-6322 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-542-8818 Northwest Natural Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-226-4211 Toll Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-422-4012

STATE & FEDERALDepartment of Human Services (OHP, Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF) 315 Beavercreek Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .971-673-7300Department of Human Service (Seniors & People with Disabilities) 221 Molalla Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .971-673-7600Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) . . . . . . . .503-299-9999 10 82nd Drive, GladstonePassports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8323 270 Beavercreek Rd, # 200U.S. Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-3306 19300 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City

OTHER SERVICESOregon City Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . .503-656-1619 2895 S Beavercreek Rd Suite 103, Oregon CityRegional Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-9336 1726 Washington St, Oregon City

CRISIS, COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTHAlcoholics Anonymous Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-223-8569Al-Anon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-292-1333Alzheimer’s Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-413-7115Children’s Center of Clackamas County . . . . . .503-655-7725Clackamas County Mental Health- Crisis Line .503-655-8401Clackamas Women’s Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-722-2366Domestic Violence Crisis Shelter - 24 hr Shelter . .503-654-2288National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) . . .503-723-4989Oregon Impact (DUII Intervention) . . . . . . . . . .503-722-6287Parrott Creek Child & Family Services . . . . . . . .503-722-4110Pregnancy Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-829-2673Victims Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8616

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYBurn Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-632-0211DEQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .877-476-0583

SENIOR SERVICESLIFT Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-802-8000Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-8287Pioneer Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-8287Senior Citizen Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-1366Social Security/Medicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .971-673-7600Transportation Reaching People . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8208

SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONSAmerican Cancer Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-795-3914American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-284-1234Beavercreek Lion’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-799-8202Better Business Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-212-3027Oregon City Elks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-5131Fill A Stocking, Fill A Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-632-0577Friends of the Oregon City Library . . . . . . . . . . .503-594-0261Gleaners of Clackamas County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8740Oregon City Kiwanis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-632-6314Oregon City Lions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-4141Oregon City Optimists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-784-5472Oregon City Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-1526VFW Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-6969

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATIONAmtrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-872-7245PDX International Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .877-739-4636Tri-Met . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……….. 503-238-7433 OREGON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.orecity.k12.or.usAdministration Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8000 1417 12th St, Oregon CityBus Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8540Oregon City Community School . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8520

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSBeavercreek Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8350 21944 S Yeoman Rd., BeavercreekCandy Lane Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8150 5901 SE Hull, MilwaukieGaffney Lane Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8600 13521 S Gaffney Lane, Oregon CityHolcomb Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8100 14625 S Holcomb Rd., Oregon CityJennings Lodge Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8035 18521 SE River Rd., MilwaukieJohn McLoughlin Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8650 19230 South End Rd., Oregon CityKing Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8250 995 South End Rd., Oregon CityMt. Pleasant Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8700 1232 Linn Ave., Oregon CityRedland Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8500 18131 S Redland Rd., Oregon City

MIDDLE SCHOOLSGardiner Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8200 180 Ethel St., Oregon CityOgden Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8300 14133 S Donovan Rd., Oregon City

HIGH SCHOOLSOregon City High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8900 19761 S Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City

CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE www.clackamas.edu 19600 S Molalla, Oregon CityEnrollment and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-594-6100Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-594-6500Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-594-6082Workforce Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-594-3448Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-594-6323Transcripts & Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-594-6100Veterans’ Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-594-3442English as a Second Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-594-3234General Educational Development (GED) . . . .503-594-3395

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Tomato Gorgonzola Soup

d i r e c t i o n s :1. Heat oil in a sauce pan.

2. Add onions, garlic and bell pepper.

3. Saute over medium high heat until onion is translucent, about three to four minutes.

4. Reduce heat to medium.

5. Add cream, Gorgonzola and cream cheese, breaking cream cheese apart with a wooden spoon as you

add it to the pot.

6. Bring to a simmer.

7. Add tomatoes (not drained), tomato juice and other ingredients.

8. Bring to simmer again, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes. z

“When I started making the soups for Singer Hill Cafe, I wanted them to invoke feelings of comfort and family— like Grandma’s kitchen! This tomato soup fits that order but with the updated kick of Gorgonzola cheese. It is rich, creamy, and works well paired with a sandwich for a quick lunch or as a first course at an elegant dinner. This recipe makes a large pot of soup but could be easily scaled down for smaller families. Tomato Gor-gonzola— the perfect choice to warm up from the inside out on our cool fall evenings! (This soup, like all those made at Singer Hill, is gluten free!)”

inspiration . . . . . .

38 FALL/WINTER 2011

i n g r e d i e n t s :10 min prep - 25 min cook time - serves 16

by Christy PalmerSinger Hill Café manager & cook

2 cups diced onions

2 cups diced red bell peppers

8 minced garlic cloves

8 tablespoons olive oil

64 ounces canned crushed tomatoes (do not drain)

6 cups tomato juice (low sodium or regular)

16 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola

16 ounces cream cheese

2 cups half-and-half

4 teaspoons salt

4 teaspoons sugar

8 teaspoons dried basil

ground pepper to taste

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