Oregon City Around Town by Oregon City Chamber of Commerce

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Publisher BCT OREGON CITY 15223 South Henrici Rd Oregon City, Oregon FA97045 LL\WINTER 2011 Contributing Writers

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whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside... FA L L / W I N T E R 2 0 1 1 welcome from the publisher 4 keeping it local new beginnings in oregon city 6 chamber move for the better 10 tips & trends stress-free back to school 12 help with energy upgrades 16 prepping your plumbing 17 winter car care 18 never feel powerless again 19 ask the experts: financial issues 20 ways to help 22

shopping local 23 explore oc events & festivals 24 then and now 28 in the know jughandle project 30 member directory chamber board of directors advertising directory other resources taste of oc

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welcome a history... 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.

from the publisher Welcome to the FALL/WINTER 2011 issue of Oregon City Around Town! This is now our fourth installment of Oregon 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 businesses 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 communitywide 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

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

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.

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LOCATION Oregon City is located approximately 13 miles south of Portland, along the banks of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers. INCORPORATED 1844 ELEVATION 55’ Downtown District 350’ Hilltop District AREA 9.2 Square miles within City limits CLIMATE Monthly Avg. Low..............................................35F Monthly Avg. High.............................................82F Hottest Month.............................................. August Coldest Month.............................................January Driest Month..................................................... July Wettest Month........................................ December Avg. Annual Precip........................................47.060 Source: Oregon Climate Service

POPULATION 2009 estimated............................................31,798 Median Household Income........................$56,668 2009 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

Looking out for your well-being Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what neighbors do. 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.

Providence hospitals

offer excellence in patient care in these Clackamas County locations: Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center 1500 Division St., Oregon City 503-656-1631 Providence Milwaukie Hospital 10150 SE 32nd Ave., Milwaukie 503-513-8300

Providence Medical Group

offers 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 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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new beginnings in oregon city for grocery retailer by Karin Morey & Amber Holveck

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 evolution, and Oregon City’s changes. Safeway stores we know today had humble beginnings 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 operating 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 pricing 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 construction 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 largest 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 accessible 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 condition. Four cash registers, of the “new adding machine 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 refrigerated 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, continued on pg 8

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keepingitlocal stated that Safeway had looked for another location 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.

with a basin with hot and cold water, a davenport, chairs, tables, lamps and the latest ladies’ magazines. 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 Center” 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 trading center for a large and rich farm section, Oregon 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 customers.” 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 occupied 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, ending 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 facilities 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

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 brothers 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 anniversary in the grocery business in 2009. The family announced 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 Oregon City store was the last grocery story of thirteen 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 grocery stores and are lauded as outstanding members 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 years LAUNDRY SOAP 1929 20 citrus bars ................................................65¢ 1941 Rinso or Oxydol, large package..............19¢ 2011 Tide 50 oz. .................................................. $5.99 BACON 1929 Fancy...........................................................25¢ lb 1941 ......................................................................36¢ lb 2011 12 to 16 oz. ............................................... $3.50 SUGAR 1929 Pure C&H, 100 lb sack ............................ $5.23 1941 100 lb sack ................................................. $4.89 10 lbs ...............................................................49¢

2011 C& H Pure Cane Sugar - 4 Lb............... $3.89

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CANNED VEGETABLES 1929 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

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SHORTENING 1929 Pancrust, 4 lb pail.........................................83¢ 1941 Royal Satin, 3 lb can.....................................39¢ 2011 Crisco, 3 lb can........................................... $6.85 BEER 1929 Prohibition 1941 Brown Derby, 12 oz cans................ 10¢ each 2011 12 oz bottles, 12-pack...........................$13.99

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into active space. This project will offer a net increase of employment to the area, taking into account 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 planning 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 complete 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 (including 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 additional 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 Oregon 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

chamber of commerce move for the better 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

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- 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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stress-free back to school for kids, moms, and dads by Patricia Rohani MA, MFT

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. 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 notebooks, 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 signals to him you believe he is capable.

Attune to emotional states. Acknowledge your child’s excitement, fears and anxieties and encourage her to talk about them. Ignoring or minimizing them will only indicate to your child that her emotions are abnormal or wrong and does not allow for your child to learn how to regulate her emotions 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 transitional 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. continued on pg 14

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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 involve 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 breakfast by an appointed time. Remind teens to allow plenty of time for showering, hair, makeup, clothing, etc. These elements are important to teens, so don’t discount them! Count down to the first day (think advent calendar) 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.

Some informational web sites are: www.loveandlogic.com

Remember it is normal for a child (and a parent) to be anxious about these transitions. These anxieties 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.

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childmentalhealth. html

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

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www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cfocus/cfschool06/focus.htm About the author: Patricia Rohani is a marriage and family therapist in Oregon City. She works with couples, families, and individuals including children. Play and sandtray therapy are also available. Her specialties include intercultural families and trauma. You can contact Patricia at 503-896-6796, or go to her website, patriciarohani.com

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Sound familiar? “I don’t know where to start.” “It’s too complicated. I don’t have time to figure it out.” “I don’t have the money right now.” “I don’t know who to listen to.” We’re here to help. 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 incentives 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 insulation, sealing and caulking air leaks, or replacing windows, furnaces and water heaters, can lower costs while adding comfort and value. “Energy efficiency also is the cheapest way we can produce energy,” said Sustainability Supervisor Susan Ziolko.

ENERGIZE CLACKAMAS COUNTY OFFERS REBATES

Clackamas 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 Utility. 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 Natural Gas or PGE. If you heat with oil, wood or propane, contact the Oregon SHOW program. Contact Canby Utility if you are a Canby resident and heat with electricity.

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The next step is to select an Energy Trust Trade Ally Contractor or other state-licensed contractor. 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 application to Clackamas County.

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Moderate-income homeowners and renters are eligible for larger rebates from Energy Trust and Clackamas County. The county will match the Savings 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) program offers no-money-down, no-fee financing and simple qualifications. Residents can complete in-depth weatherization projects for homes because 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 qualifications and the online application at http://www. cleanenergyworksoregon.org/apply-now/ For more information about any of these programs, call 503-742-4460 or go to www.clackamas.us/sustainability.

OTHER CONTACTS

Energy Trust of Oregon: 1-866-368-7878 or go to www.energytrust.org SHOW program: 1-800-221-8035 or go to www.oregon.gov/energy Canby Utility: 503-266-1156 z ENERGIZE rebates come from a Federal Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant as a part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009.

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prepping your plumbing for cold weather

by Jodi Moses, JNM Plumbing © greeningneighborhoods.com

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. 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 interior 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 (clockwise) 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 freezing, make sure that the pump house is insulated. 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, carrots, 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. • Make sure you turn the disposal on before adding food debris • Finally - if you want to freshen your disposal up after all the work, some lemon or orange peel will do the trick, leaving your disposal smelling fresh and citrusy. z About the authors: Jodi and Mike Moses are the owners of JNM Plumbing LLC. Mike has 10 years of plumbing experience and Jodi has a 17 year background in business operations. While currently a small company, Jodi and Mike care about the relationships they build with their customers and want their customers to be happy with the service they receive. Contact JNM Plumbing at 503-807-5287.

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by Carlos and Nancy Zuniga, Dan’s Auto Service October is National Car Care Month which is the perfect time to think about vehicle maintenance and winter driving safety. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

In 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 different so the first words of advice are to maintain and repair your vehicle as outlined in your owner’s manual. 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 checking 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 requiring service. For adverse winter driving, use stud-

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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 determine 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 thousand, 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 CONTROL 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 offer expert repair services and routine maintenance programs including Factory Warranty requirements. They service domestics 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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never feel powerless again By Wade and Maureen Parkin, Parkin Electric 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. THE TRUTH ABOUT HOME GENERATORS

The lights flicker, and then… darkness. No clocks, no television, no nothing. You fumble for flashlights 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 protection is more important than ever, as unexpected 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 neighbors 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 appliances you’ll need in an emergency can be run safely with the size generator you’re buying. Examples are the refrigerator, lights, freezer, well

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

ment suddenly, while smaller surges can continually eat away at your electronics eventually causing component failure.

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

Complete Home Surge Protection (CHSP) protects the sensitive electronics such as computers, TV’s, DVD Players, audio equipment, and gaming systems which may be located throughout your entire 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.

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-

Surge Protection is a measure that can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in appliance and equipment replacement costs. And uninterrupted comfort is priceless! z About the authors: Parkin Electric - Servicing Home, Business, and Industry electrical needs, is very proud of the fact that today we have the third and fourth generations working together in the company. Parkin Electric was founded in 1945 by Thomas Parkin and moved to 14001 Fir Street in Oregon City in 2001. Contact 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 Financial

An Umbrella Policy is an excess liability insurance policy, which means it typically picks up when the underlying policies, like home or auto liability coverage’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 someday, 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 insurance 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.

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IF A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE OCCURS, IS EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE WORTH THE MONEY OR WILL INSURANCE COMPANIES NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO PAY EVERYONE FOR ALL THE DESTRUCTION? By Bob Lumm, Country Financial

If an earthquake occurs and you do not have coverage, you will be out far more than the premiums you pay. Clients should always check the financial strength rating of the organization they do business 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 unexpected illness or injury that prevents you from doing your job, for most people, it would be a severe 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 Group

Invested funds grow without having to pay taxes on the earnings. Use them at any eligible institution 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 associate 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. If you have to borrow money to finance your child’s education, a home equity loan is better than a per-

tips&trends 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 Bank

Health 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 personal 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 retirement 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 Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). As health care prices increase, 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 insurance 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 Group

That depends on what your mortgage interest rate is and what rate of return you could earn on your retirement 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 Management

The 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 longer 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 competent advisor should be able to generate a retirement 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 retirement rests squarely on your shoulders. z

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expert bios JOE DURBIN is the Founder and President of Supplement Benefit Solutions, Inc. Residing in Oregon City, Joe has over 20 years experience helping clients with their insurance and retirement needs. SBS focuses on both corporate and individual 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. Laurel’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 503518-8808. ROBERT L. LUMM is a Financial Representative 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 defined 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 investment 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 accounting and the Morrissey Wealthcare Group LLC- which focuses on investment and retirement planning. She started out in public accounting 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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ways to help There are many tangible ways for you to make a difference for those having a rough time this holiday season. 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 appreciate it.” Please consider making a difference this season by choosing one or more of these worthy efforts! A Heroes Wish No 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 503-3058049 or rcollier@no-soldier-left-behind.org. Thanksgiving Day Dinner St. 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 volunteer, 503-742-8430. Beavercreek Lions Club Christmas Food & Gift Baskets Beavercreek Lions have collected items for local families in need for 25 years and help 120 families. To donate, drop non-perishable food and/or unwrapped toys in the decorated barrels that are located at all schools within the Oregon City School District. There is also a toy drop box at BCT on Henrici Rd. For more information, call 503-342-6699. Clackamas Women’s Services www.cwsor.org CWS 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 503722-2366 x102. Compassion in Action Clackamas County www.ciacc.org CiACC matches members of the community, service organizations and companies who contribute their time and resources, providing holiday food boxes & toys, with families and/or individu-

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als in need. Go to the website for easy ways to donate to this effort! Contact CiACC at 503-6320562 or via ciacc@comcast.net. Fill a Stocking, Fill a Heart www.fillastocking.org A 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, Oregon 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 request 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.com Emergency 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 Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1718, Oregon City. Love INC www.clackamasloveinc.org Love INC of Clackamas County is a network of local churches working together to help our communities poor. They connect people with resources and provide clothing, donated furniture, bicycles and household items. Volunteers help with home maintenance/ repair, budget counseling, and more. Oregon City Elks Christmas Basket www.ocelks.com Each 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 wonderful Christmas dinner. Donate food items via collection 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

Needing help this year? If you or someone you know needs holiday assistance, please contact Compassion in Action Clackamas County. They match up those with needs with those who wish to help. To sign up for assistance, you must apply between October 17 & December 9, 2011; please be prepared to supply the last four digits of a valid social security number for all members of the household. Applications are available at Department of Human Services offices throughout the county.

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events & festivals by Julie Paulsen Oregon City Open Air Antique Fair, Ashley King

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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TREASURES & TALES WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS, 11:30AM, 1:30PM, 3:00PM Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Dr

Explore early Oregon and regional history through free presentations and hands-on activities. Interactive 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, 2:30PM Presented by Clackamas Repertory Theatre Niemeyer 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 nightmares. With its moving story and some of the most beautiful songs written for musical theatre, “Oklahoma!” 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 SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 9:00AM-4:00PM

There 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

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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 continuing 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 CITY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 8:00AM-4:00PM

Oregon City’s Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 16th annual open air antique fair welcoming to downtown more than 80 vendors with antiques, collectables and memorabilia.

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DOWNTOWN CAR SHOW SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 7:00AM-4:00PM

Main 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, 1:00PM Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Dr

Dick Pugh of the Cascadia Meteorite Lab at Portland

State University will provide a free presentation on meteorites, sponsored by his grant from NASA. Anyone 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, 2:30PM Presented by Clackamas Repertory Theatre Niemeyer Center on the campus of Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Avenue

One of the great American plays of the 20th century, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is a brilliant and electrifying comedy drama. A groundbreaking play with delicious verbal swordplay, it shocks the senses with its harrowing truthfulness about human relationships. 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

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FOILED - A FRANTIC FAIRY TALE OF VILLAINS EXPERIENCING FAILURE NOVEMBER 4 – 20, FRIDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS Presented by Krayon Kids Musical Theatre Company Barclay Theater, 817 12th Street

What’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.

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HALLOWEEN FANTASY TRAIL OCTOBER 1 - 30, EVERYDAY (EXCEPT SUNDAY OCT. 2) 12:00PM – 5:00PM & 7:00PM – 10:00PM Wenzel Farm, 19754 South Ridge Road, Oregon City

Take a Halloween walk through a lighted, wooded, “Fantasy Trail” decorated with spooky sights and sounds, and more! Adults: $5.00, Children 12 and under: $4.00.

OPEN STUDIOS OF BEAVERCREEK OCTOBER 7, 8, & 9, 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Take a lovely drive in the country and visit with over 30 local Artists at many different studios offering fantastic art for show & sale. Learn how to win a $50 gift certificate and download tour map at www.openstudiosofbeavercreek.com.

OREGON’S 19TH CENTURY ELECTIONS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1:00PM Museum 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 fascinating topic which touches on many issues of Oregon history.” www.clackamashistory.org

GALA AT THE FALLS “CASABLANCA” SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 5:00 PM GALA RECEPTION AND AUCTION Providence Willamette Falls Community Center, 519 15th Street 6:30 PM DINNER AND LIVE AUCTION Abernethy Center, 606 15th Street

Proceeds 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 – 9:00PM

Hear 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 Rivershore at 503-655-7141. Other activities include the Spirits Market Place, Carnage Library, Séance, and guided ghost tours (additional charge). For additional info call 503-650-1851.

SWAMP SWIM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7:30PM – 9:00PM Oregon City Municipal Pool, 1211 Jackson Street

Prizes 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 STREET MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 4:30PM – 6:30PM

Sponsored by the Downtown Business Coalition and the City of Oregon City.

FALL FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 6:00PM – 8:00PM Oregon City Evangelical Church, 1024 Linn Avenue

Come 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!

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BCT’S 6TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 10:00AM TO 4:00PM Beavercreek Elementary School 21944 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 CONCERT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 3:00PM Presented by Willamette Falls Symphony Oregon City United Methodist Church 18955 S. South End Rd

Music includes the Clarinet Concerto by Mozart with Seattle clarinetist Eric Tishkoff, Smetana’s tone poem The Moldau, and the Second Symphony by Jean Sibelius. 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 & AUCTION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, DOORS OPEN 5:30PM Abernethy 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 PRODUCTION NOVEMBER 10-20, THURSDAY-SATURDAY AT 7:30PM & SUNDAY AT 2:30PM Osterman 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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BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF FALL TERM MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 4:30PM-6:00PM Osterman Theatre in the Niemeyer Center Clackamas 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 required; limited spaces available. Call 503-594-3153 to reserve your place. It’s free so bring a friend!

ANNUAL WREATH SALE OCTOBER THROUGH NOVEMBER 17 Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th Street

Order a fresh holiday wreath and support the Pioneer Center’s many senior and disabled programs. 22” diameter wreaths are $17. Call 503–657–8287 to place your order.

DECEMBER

OPERATION SANTA CLAUS A PROGRAM OF CLACKAMAS FIRE DISTRICT #1

Fire district volunteers and employees lead Santa’s fire engine parade down neighborhood streets to collect toys and non-perishable food items for holiday baskets for needy families. Visit www.clackamasfire.com/ for parade schedule.

CHRISTMAS FANTASY TRAIL DECEMBER 2 – 29, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 6:00PM – 9:00 PM (CLOSED DEC 24 & 25) Wenzel Farm, 19754 South Ridge Rd, Oregon City

Take 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-4:00PM The Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Dr

Come celebrate with entertainment and activities at the museum.

HERITAGE HOLIDAYS IN OREGON CITY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 10:00AM – 5:00PM Stevens-Crawford Heritage House, 603 Sixth St 2:00PM– 6:00PM McLoughlin House, 713 Center St

Each 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 LIGHTING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 4:30 PM Liberty Plaza on Main Street, Oregon City

Please 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 SHOW SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 & 4, 10:00AM-4:00PM Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th Street

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TREE OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Presented by Providence Willamette Falls Foundation Location TBA

Honor 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 AUCTION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 6:00PM – 8:30PM Benefiting Fill a Stocking Fill a Heart Abernethy Center, 606 15th Street

The cost of dinner allows you to enjoy a buffet of signature dishes from over 10 Clackamas County restaurants. 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.fillastocking.org or email us at info@fillastocking.org.

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 decorated, 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.

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then & now: the carnegie center By Karin Morey 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 communities around our country and the world. In Oregon alone, 31 libraries were built. After several short-lived attempts to establish a public library in Oregon City in the 1800’s, local 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 library operations, decreasing the need to support the library through private donations.

received offering $12,500 for a building, with final 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. Carnegie’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.

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 memberships. On December 27, 1911, a response was

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

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had been moved to the bluff in 1909. The Oregon 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 began 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 purchases of furnishings to Oregon made goods ‘so far as possible’. Some of the furnishings purchased were from Frank Busch, founder of Busch

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The first library building in Oregon City was formally 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 discussion 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 Carnegie 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.

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October 20 – 7:00PM: Oregon Guitar Quartet November 17 – 7:00PM: Willamette Falls Symphony Trio December 10 – 2:00PM-7:00PM: Joanna & Elizabeth Pearson – harpists (part of the Oregon City Holiday Parlour) December 15 – 7:00PM: Joanna & Elizabeth Pearson

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the jughandle project By 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 occur during rush hour on Highway 213 south of the I-205 interchange. Approximately 65,000 trips are made each day on this heavily travelled 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, Clackamas 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 improvements to Highway 213 and its connections with local roads. The improvements are designed to reduce congestion and enhance safety, and when completed, 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 development of the surrounding area. The City and the

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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 contractor will reconstruct the Highway 213/Washington Street/Clackamas River Drive intersection and realign Washington Street to pass under Highway 213 immediately south of the existing 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 provide 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 approximately 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 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and a consecutive weekday. 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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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

F & F Structures, Inc. www.oregonpioneer.org Churches 1300 John Adams St, Ste 100 Oregon City Evangelical Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregonians Credit Union Church 503-657-7010 19360 S Molalla Ave 1024 Linn Ave www.FandFStructures.com Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-239-5336 503-656-8582 Woodsmythe Remodeling www.ofcu.com www.ocec.net & Construction LLC PO Box 2977 Data Analysis Reformation Covenant Oregon City, OR 97045 IntSTATS Church 503-781-1152 712 12th St 1201 JQ Adams St Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 Consumer & Business 503-650-5035 Services 503-656-9444 www.reformationcovenant.org Better Business Bureau Dentists 4004 SW Kruse Way Pl, Ste 375 AAdvanced Dental Center St Paul’s Episcopal Church Lake Oswego, OR 97035 1508 Washington St 503-212-3022 822 Washington St Oregon City, OR 97045 www.bbb.org Oregon City, OR 97045 503-659-3003 503-656-9842 www.aadvanceddental.com Copying Buel’s Impressions Printing Bryan R. Guthrie, DMD PC Trinity Lutheran Church 408 Beavercreek Rd, Ste 407 & School 802 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 16000 S Henrici Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-7939 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-2139 www.buelsimpressionsprinting.com 503-632-5554 www.trinityoc.org Christopher Veley DMD PC Executive Copy & Printing 601 Center St Clothing & Accessories 623 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 Buttons ‘n Bows 503-656-1905 503-655-9227 1001 7th St www.drveley.com www.ecporegoncity.com Oregon City, OR 97045 503-387-5701 Comfort Care Dental www.buttonsnbowsonline.com Minuteman Press 19172 Molalla Ave 221 Molalla Ave Ste 103 Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 Coffee/Espresso 503-557-3747 503-657-7787 Crossroads Coffee Cafe www.comfortcare.net 250 Princeton Ave Ste 101 www.mmp-oc.com Gladstone, OR 97027 503Dr. Joseph A Sawyer DMD Cosmetics 657-2999 205 Portland Ave Mary Kay Cosmetics www.crossroadscoffeecafe.com Gladstone, OR 97027 PO Box 97 503-656-5501 Oregon City, OR 97045 Collection Services drsawyer.us 503-631-3217 Accurate Collection www.marykay.com/vickiethun Service, LLC 708 Main St, #204 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-328-0151 www.accuratecollections.com

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

Electrical Contractors 3D Electrical Services, Inc. 20068 Hwy 213 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-9173 www.3delectrical.com

Distributors Parkin Electric Inc Centex Fluid Products LLC 14001 Fir St 2300 E First St, Ste A Oregon City, OR 97045 Vancouver, WA 98661 503-657-4958 360-910-9525 www.parkinelectric.com 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 503-753-6457

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

Emergency Services Clackamas Fire District 1 Steve 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 www.kumon.com/oregon-city 503-655-8842 www.clackamas.us/cscc OC High School Youth Transitions WorkSource Clackamas 19761 S Beavercreek Rd 506 High St Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-785-8988 971-673-6400 www.orecity.k12.or.us www.workinginoregon.org 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

Engineers Haner, Ross & Sporseen, Inc 2895 S Beavercreek Rd, Ste 101 Oregon 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 & Gardens 19130 Lot Whitcomb Dr Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-1894 www.ainsworthhouse.net

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 Care Eye 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 Market PO 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

Oregon City Golf Club 20124 S Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-518-2846 www.ocgolfclub.com www.leg.state.or.us/kennemer/ Pacific Crest Grand Ballroom www.meierwealth.com 610 McLoughlin Blvd, 3rd Fl State Representative Morrissey Wealthcare Oregon City, OR 97045 Dave Hunt Group LLC 503-722-9922 PO Box 68445 720 Center St www.pacificcrestgrandballroom.com Milwaukie, OR 97268 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-650-9434 503-657-1526 www.leg.state.or.us/hunt/ Elected Officials State Representative Bill Kennemer Oregon City, OR 97045 503-263-4798

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memberdirectory Kaiser Permanente Supplemental Benefit 10180 SE Sunnyside Rd Solutions, Inc - Joe Durbin Clackamas, OR 97015-9303 7160 SW Fir Loop, Ste 103 503-652-2880 Portland, OR 97223 www.sfwb.com www.kaiserpermanente.org 503-620-6406 www.sbsinsurance.com www.oregoncitygarbageco.com Grocers www.clackamasfire.com Oregon Orthopedic & Gift Baskets Haggen Food & Pharmacy Sports Medicine Clinic The Agency Happy Baskets 19701 Highway 213 Farmers Insurance- Sid Toll Flags 1508 Division St #105 Gladstone, OR 97027 Oregon City, OR 97045 4504 SW Corbett Ave Ste 100 smALL FLAGs Medical Plaza II 503-653-6120 503-451-7900 Portland, OR 97239 PO Box 2003 Oregon City, OR 97045 www.happybaskets.com www.haggen.com 503-898-0409 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-0836 www.farmersagent.com/stoll www.pdxortho.com 503-723-3456 Gifts & Collectibles Safeway Inc www.smALLFLAGs.com Christmas at the Zoo 13434 Colton Place Providence Willamette Falls Janitorial Services 524 Main St ServiceMaster Building Floorcoverings Oregon City, OR 97045 Medical Center Oregon City, OR 97045 Services Flooring America of 503-657-6288 1500 Division St 503-223-4048 www.safeway.com 15790 SE Piazza, Ste 102 Oregon City Oregon City, OR 97045 www.christmasatthezoo.com Clackamas, OR 97015 812 Molalla Ave 503-656-1631 Health & Fitness Oregon City, OR 97045 www.providence.org/pwfmc 503-657-3998 Curves - Oregon City www.ServiceMasterBuildingMy Mother Knows LLC 503-869-0335 Services.com 1414 Washington St #2 www.flooringamerica.com/97045 1105 Linn Ave Hotels & Other Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 Accommodations Landscaping 503-650-6332 503-518-1952 Key Carpets LLC Best Western Rivershore Buel’s Greenscapes www.mymotherknows.com 123 Engle Ave Hotel PO Box 3315 Snap Fitness Molalla, OR 97038 1900 Clackamette Dr Oregon City, OR 97045 19703 S Hwy 213 Ste 170 Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon Dollhouse 503-829-6008 971-409-1537 Oregon City, OR 97045 www.keycarpetsllc.com 503-706-2620 503-655-7141 503-656-2580 www.oregondollhouse.com www.rivershorehotel.com Clackamas Landscape www.snapfitness.com/oregoncity McLarens Carpet One Supply Co. Golf Floor & Home Oxford Suites 1795 Washington St Oregon City Golf Club Take Shape For Life 24403 S Highway 99E 75 82nd Dr Oregon City, OR 97045 20124 S Beavercreek Rd Ramona Tracy Canby, OR 97013 Gladstone, OR 97027 503-656-2891 Oregon City, OR 97045 Estacada, OR 97023 503-266-4095 503-722-7777 www.clsrock.com www.mclarenscarpeton503-518-2846 503-807-6455 www.oxfordsuitesportlandFire Department Clackamas Fire District 1 Steve McAdoo 11300 SE Fuller Rd Milwaukie, OR 97222 503-742-2600

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

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

www.ocgolfclub.com

www.lightentheload.tsfl.com

southeast.com

www.popsgolfshop.com

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

Insurance Country Financial Bob Lumm 8100 SW Nyberg St Ste 300 Tualatin, OR 97062 503-885-8756

Pop’s Golf Shop 14326 SE Woodside Ave Milwaukie, OR 97267 503659-7551 Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course 17104 SE 130th Ave Clackamas, OR 97015 503-655-9249 www.sah-hah-lee.com

Stone Creek Golf Club

www.demonstrationforest.org 14603 S Stoneridge Dr

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

Oregon City, OR 97045 503-518-4653 www.stonecreekgolfclub.net

Government City of Oregon City 625 Center St www.hillsidechapelfh.com Oregon City, OR 97045 Garage Doors & Openers 503-657-0891 Oregon City Garage Door www.orcity.org PO Box 1922 Clackamas County Oregon City, OR 97045 See other resources pg. 37 503-632-3070 www.oregoncitygaragedoor.com www.clackamas.us

Garbage/Recycling Services Clackamas Co Office of Sustainability 150 Beavercreek Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-557-6363

Oregon City Police Department 320 Warner Milne Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-4964 www.orcity.org/police

www.clackamas.us/sustainability/

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

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

www.countryfinancial.com

Fournier Group 814 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-251-2255

Lawn & Garden Equipment Clark’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

InstallLogic Social Media 511 Center St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-723-4533

InstallLogicSocialMedia.com

LightSpeed Designs www.lightspd.com Massage Therapists Massage 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 www.oregoncity.lib.or.us 6605 SE Lake Rd www.fourniergroup.net Milwaukie, OR 97222 Manufacturing Rick Gravning Agency Benchmade Knife Company 503-684-0360 www.oregoncitynewsonline.com American Family Insurance 300 S Beavercreek Rd 956 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 The Oregonian Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-6004 1320 SW Broadway www.benchmade.com 503-723-7707 Portland, OR 97201 www.heritagehearingaids.com www.rickgravningagency.com 503-294-4126 Miles Fiberglass & biz.oregonian.com Composites Heating & Air State Farm Insurance Conditioning 8855 SE Otty Rd Brian Nogueira Non-Profit Tri County Temp Control 1115 Molalla Ave Portland, OR 97086 Organizations 13150 S Clackamas River Dr Oregon City, OR 97045 503-775-7755 Children’s Center www.milesfiberglass.com Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-3433 1713 Penn Lane 503-557-2220 www.briannogueira.com Oregon City, OR 97045 www.tricountytemp.com Proturn Inc 503-655-7725 14192 Fir St #100 State Farm Insurance www.childrenscenter.cc Hospitals & Clinics Oregon City, OR 97045 Jeff Landstrom Adventist Medical Center 19715 South Highway 213 503-657-3858 Clackamas Community www.proturn.net 10123 SE Market St Oregon City, OR 97045 Marketing College Foundation Portland, OR 97216 503-518-7100 Creative Cake Marketing 19600 S Molalla Ave 503-257-2500 www.JeffLandstrom.com Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 www.adventisthealthnw.com 503-655-3578 503-594-3128 www.creativecakenw.com

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www.clackamas.edu/foundation

memberdirectory Clackamas Women’s Services 704 Main St Ste 200 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-722-2366

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

Photographers Paradise Photography Studio 17665 SE McLoughlin Blvd #D Milwaukie, OR 97267 www.providencefoundations.org 503-653-0606

Printers Buel’s Impressions Printing 408 Beavercreek Rd, Ste 407 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-7939

Community Solutions for Clackamas County 112 11th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-8842

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

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

www.cwsor.org

www.paradisephotographystudio.com

Verdict Bar & Grill 110 8th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-305-8429

www.redsidedevelopment.com www.verdictbarandgrill.com www.buelsimpressionsprinting.com

Physical Therapists Neurotheraputic Pediatric Therapies www.ecporegoncity.com www.clackamas.us/cscc 610 High St www.unitedway-pdx.org Oregon City, OR 97045 Minuteman Press Fill A Stocking, Fill A Heart Willamette Falls Symphony 503-657-8903 221 Molalla Ave Ste 103 www.nt4kids.com PO Box 1255 503-723-9703 Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 www.willamettefallssym503-657-7787 Trails End Physical Therapy www.mmp-oc.com 503-632-0577 phony.org www.fillastocking.org 1506 Washington St Oregon City, OR 97045 OfficeMax Workforce Investment Gleaners of Clackamas 503-655-6777 10319 SE 82nd Ave Council of Clackamas www.trailsendpt.com County Happy Valley, OR 97086 County 13821 Fir St 503-788-9234 365 Warner Milne Rd #202 Physicians-Chiropractic www.officemax.com Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 Complete Health 503-655-8740 503-657-6644 Chiropractic Center, LLC Professional Field gleanersofclackamascounty. www.wicco.org 365 Warner Milne Rd, Ste 105 Services com Oregon City, OR 97045 Sterling Pacific Field Nursing Facilities 503-557-9266 Services Main Street Oregon City Marquis Care at Oregon www.completehealthcc.com PO Box 801 708 Main St Ste 206 City Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 1680 Molalla Ave Physicians503-926-2851 503-522-1564 Oregon City, OR 97045 Naturopathic www.downtownoregoncity.org 503-655-2588 Andrea Premazzi, ND, LMT www.marquiscompanies.com Real Estate 419 Center St No Soldier Left Behind Bilow Group Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 Nutritionists 1770 Greentree Rd 503-630-6288 503-305-8049 Janet Mann Nutrition Lake Oswego, OR 97034 www.drpremazzi.com www.no-soldier-left-behind.org Consulting 503-701-7444 619 Madison St #102 www.bilowgroup.com Natural Health Works, PC Oregon City DBC Oregon City, OR 97045 710 John Adams St 804 Main St 503-650-3801 Clackamas Community Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 www.jmannnutrition.com Land Trust 503-722-7776 503-656-2621 5427 Glen Echo Ave www.naturalhw.com www.ocdbc.com Office Supplies Gladstone, OR 97027 OfficeMax Physicians-Ob/Gyn 503-659-1618 Oregon City Elks Lodge 15550 SE McLoughlin Blvd Women’s Health Center of www.clackamasclt.org #1189 Milwaukie, OR 97267 Oregon 610 McLoughlin Blvd 503-513-5200 1508 Division St, Ste 205 Susan Perry www.officemax.com Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 Coldwell Banker Seal 503-655-5131 503-657-1071 503-699-3857 Office/Retail Space www.ocelks.com www.whcoo.com www.cbseal.com/susanperry Danielson Hilltop Mall Plumbing Oregon City Kiwanis Club 328 Warner Milne Rd Denise Goding JNM Plumbing LLC Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-7047 Keller Williams Realty Mike Moses 503-655-9141 www.oregoncitykiwanis.org Portland Central www.danielsons.net PO Box 2011 6400 SE Lake Rd, Ste 200 Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City Schools Portland, OR 97222 Oregon City Shopping 503-807-5287 Foundation 503-336-6378 Center PO Box 85 www.denisegoding.com 1900 S McLoughlin Blvd #69 Litch Plumbing, Inc. Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 PO Box 2756 503-780-3291 John L. Scott Real Estate 503-650-1888 Oregon City, OR 97045 www.ocsf.org 358 Warner Milne Rd, #G108 503-657-9006 Oregon City, OR 97045 Settlers Corner LLC Oregon Impact 503-656-6656 900 Main St MP Plumbing www.johnlscott.com 1024 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 15330 SE 82nd Dr Oregon City, OR 97045 Real Estate503-723-4222 Clackamas, OR 97015 503-722-6287 Commercial 503-655-9161 www.oregonimpact.org Eton Lane LLC Payroll Services www.mpplumbing.com 421 High St Portland Payroll, Inc. Parrott Creek Child & Oregon City, OR 97045 8020 SW Cirrus Dr Bldg 13 Political Candidates Family Services Friends of Martha Schrader 503-238-1025 1001 Molalla Ave Ste 209 Beaverton, OR 97008 PO Box 2221 503-520-1384 x 241 Oregon City, OR 97045 Milwaukie, OR 97269 www.pdxpayroll.com 503-722-4110 503-407-6257 www.pcreek.org

Redside Development LLC 221 Molalla Ave, Ste 220 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-239-2000 Windermere Commercial Real Estate Graham Cole Peterson 619 Madison St, Ste 110 Oregon City, OR 97045 503-319-4267 Restaurants Bellagios 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/KCMidwayPublicHouse

Weatherford’s Grand Lodge 602 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-723-9253 www.weatherfordsgrandlodge.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 97267 503-659-3600 www.homewoods.org

Schools & Colleges Clackamas Community College 19600 S Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-6958 www.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 503-785-8937 www.ochs.orecity.k12.or.us

McDonald’s Restaurant 1450 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-7649

Oregon City School District 1417 12th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-785-8000

Singer Hill Cafe 623 7th St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-656-5252

St John the Apostle Catholic School & Church 516 Fifth St 417 Washington Oregon City, OR 97045 503-742-8230

www.mcoregon.com/5858

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

www.orecity.k12.or.us

www.sja-eagles.com

Senior Services Pioneer Adult Community Center 615 Fifth St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-657-8287 www.orcity.org

www.marthaschrader.com

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memberdirectory Service Clubs Beavercreek Lions Club 22041 S Kamrath Rd Beavercreek, OR 97004 503-342-6699

Signs/Banners Magnetic Sign Company 503-631-4350 www.magneticsignpdx.com

www.beavercreekor.lionwap.org Oregon City Signs

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

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

Video Production Services funnelbox inc 712 Main St Oregon City, OR 97045 503-595-5901

www.funnelbox.com 1900 McLoughlin Blvd, #81 CenturyLink Transportation 310 SW Park Ave, 11th Fl Lions Club of Oregon City Oregon City, OR 97045 Tri-Met Waste Management Portland, OR 97205 503-496-3641 503-657-7446 4012 SE 17th Ave Allied Waste 503 242-7989 www.oclionsclub.org Portland, OR 97202 2001 Washington St The Sign Guy 503-238-RIDE Oregon City, OR 97045 Clear Creek Telephone Oregon City Optimist Club Gladstone, OR 97027 www.trimet.org 503-722-4656 & Television PO Box 5166 503-650-8052 www.alliedwaste.com 18238 S Fishers Mill Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 www.thesignguy.com Travel Agencies Oregon City, OR 97045 American Travel Bureau Web Design 503-631-2101 Rotary Club of Oregon City Sports & Recreation Lori Thrasher Definitive LLC Oregon City Municipal www.ccmtc.com PO Box 1552 503-789-5487 11938 SE Boise St Pool Oregon City, OR 97045 lori.myatbtravel.com Portland, OR 97266 1211 Jackson St Integra Telecom 503-303-1825 503-489-8219 Oregon City, OR 97045 825 NE Multnomah Blvd, Ste 1400 www.oregoncityrotary.org Tutoring www.definitivellc.net 503-657-8273 Portland, OR 97232 The Tutor House Service Stations www.orcity.org/swimmingpool 503-953-7447 502 7th St Ste 205 www.integratelecom.com Stein Oil Inc Oregon City, OR 97045 13001 Clackamas River Dr, #200 Oregon City Swim Team 503-522-0972 Reliance Connects Oregon City, OR 97045 1211 Jackson St 301 SW Broadway 503-656-0375 Oregon City, OR 97045 Utilities www.steinoil.com Estacada, OR 97023 503-655-4169 Portland General Electric www.ocst.net 503-630-4202 121 SW Salmon 1WTC0301 Shipping Services Portland, OR 97204 Sustainability The UPS Store Theaters 800-542-8818 2050 Beavercreek Rd #101 Clackamas Co Office of Clackamas Repertory www.portlandgeneral.com Sustainability Oregon City, OR 97045 Theatre 150 Beavercreek Rd 503-650-5855 19600 Molalla Ave Veterinary Clinics www.theupsstorelocal.com/5792/ Oregon City, OR 97045 Oregon City, OR 97045 Clackamas County 503-557-6363 503-594-3915 Veterinary Clinic Shower Doors www.clackamas.us/sustainability www.clackamasrep.org 1678-F Beavercreek Rd DT Glass Inc. Telecommunications New Century Players Oregon City, OR 97045 106 Molalla Ave AT&T Mobility 503-657-3171 Oregon City, OR 97045 11022 SE 37th Ave 1900 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97222 www.clackamascountyvet.com 503-650-6373 Ste 200B 503-367-2620 Oregon City, OR 97045 www.newcenturyplayers.com 503-557-0151 member name = gold club members • member name = chairman’s circle members

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

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PO Box 3040/625 Center St, Oregon City. . . . . 503-657-0891 www.orcity.org Building Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-722-3789 Business Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-657-0891 City Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-496-1504 City Recorder/City Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-496-1505 Municipal Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-657-8154 Cemetery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-657-8299 Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-496-1201 Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-722-3789 Public Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-657-8241 After Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8211 MAYOR & COMMISSIONERS Doug Neeley, Mayor James 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 COUNTY

www.clackamas.us Public Services Building - 2051 Kaen Rd. Citizen Involvement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8552 County Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8698 Health, Housing & Human Services. . . . . . . . . . 503-650-5697 Marriage Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8659 Recorder’s Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8661 Social Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8640 Volunteer Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-650-5779 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – 150 BEAVERCREEK RD. Assessor’s Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8671 Building Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-742-4240 Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-742-4414 Planning & Land Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-742-4500 Sustainability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-557-6363 RED SOILS COURT – 1710 RED SOILS CT Elections/Voting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8510 Veteran Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-650-5631 Weatherization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-650-3338 CLACKAMAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE – 807 MAIN ST Circuit Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8447 Bail/Release Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8453 Jury Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8397 Jury 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 #1 www.clackamasfire.com Oregon City Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-742-2670 624 7th St, Oregon City Fire Marshal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-742-2675 EMERGENCIES Fire, Medical, & Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Non-emergency Dispatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8211 AMR Ambulance/Non-Emergency Transp.. . . .503-231-6300 Child Abuse Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971-673-7112 Poison Control Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-222-1222 RELOCATION RESOURCES TELEPHONE SERVICES AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-222-0300 BCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-632-3113 Clear Creek Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-631-2101 Comcast/Xfinity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-288-2085 Qwest/CenturyLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-244-1111 CABLE TV HOOK UP BCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-632-3113 Comcast/Xfinity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-824-8264 Clear Creek Telephone & Television. . . . . . . . . . 503-631-2101 GARBAGE/RECYCLING B&B Leasing/Oregon City Garbage. . . . . . . . . . . 503-656-8403 Metro South Transfer Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-234-3000 NEWSPAPERS Oregon City News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-684-0360 The Oregonian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-221-8301 WATER/SEWER City of Oregon City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-657-8151 Clackamas River Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-722-9220 UTILITIES Portland General Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-228-6322 Toll Free. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-542-8818 Northwest Natural Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-226-4211 Toll Free. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-422-4012 STATE & FEDERAL Department of Human Services (OHP, Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF) 315 Beavercreek Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .971-673-7300 Department of Human Service (Seniors & People with Disabilities) 221 Molalla Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971-673-7600 Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). . . . . . . . 503-299-9999 10 82nd Drive, Gladstone Passports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8323 270 Beavercreek Rd, # 200 U.S. Post Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-3306 19300 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City OTHER SERVICES Oregon City Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . 503-656-1619 2895 S Beavercreek Rd Suite 103, Oregon City Regional Visitors Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-657-9336 1726 Washington St, Oregon City CRISIS, COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-223-8569 Al-Anon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-292-1333 Alzheimer’s Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-413-7115 Children’s Center of Clackamas County . . . . . . 503-655-7725 Clackamas County Mental Health- Crisis Line. 503-655-8401 Clackamas Women’s Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-722-2366 Domestic Violence Crisis Shelter - 24 hr Shelter. . 503-654-2288 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). . . 503-723-4989 Oregon Impact (DUII Intervention) . . . . . . . . . . 503-722-6287 Parrott Creek Child & Family Services . . . . . . . . 503-722-4110 Pregnancy Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-829-2673 Victims Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8616 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Burn Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-632-0211 DEQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-476-0583

SENIOR SERVICES LIFT Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-802-8000 Meals on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-657-8287 Pioneer Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-657-8287 Senior Citizen Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-657-1366 Social Security/Medicare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971-673-7600 Transportation Reaching People. . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-8208 SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS American Cancer Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-795-3914 American Red Cross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-284-1234 Beavercreek Lion’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-799-8202 Better Business Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-212-3027 Oregon City Elks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-5131 Fill A Stocking, Fill A Heart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-632-0577 Friends of the Oregon City Library. . . . . . . . . . . 503-594-0261 Gleaners of Clackamas County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-655-8740 Oregon City Kiwanis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-632-6314 Oregon City Lions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-657-4141 Oregon City Optimists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-784-5472 Oregon City Rotary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-657-1526 VFW Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-655-6969 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Amtrak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-872-7245 PDX International Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-739-4636 Tri-Met . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……….. 503-238-7433 OREGON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.orecity.k12.or.us Administration Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8000 1417 12th St, Oregon City Bus Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8540 Oregon City Community School. . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8520 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Beavercreek Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8350 21944 S Yeoman Rd., Beavercreek Candy Lane Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8150 5901 SE Hull, Milwaukie Gaffney Lane Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8600 13521 S Gaffney Lane, Oregon City Holcomb Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8100 14625 S Holcomb Rd., Oregon City Jennings Lodge Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8035 18521 SE River Rd., Milwaukie John McLoughlin Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-785-8650 19230 South End Rd., Oregon City King Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8250 995 South End Rd., Oregon City Mt. Pleasant Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8700 1232 Linn Ave., Oregon City Redland Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8500 18131 S Redland Rd., Oregon City MIDDLE SCHOOLS Gardiner Middle School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8200 180 Ethel St., Oregon City Ogden Middle School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8300 14133 S Donovan Rd., Oregon City HIGH SCHOOLS Oregon City High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-785-8900 19761 S Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE www.clackamas.edu 19600 S Molalla, Oregon City Enrollment and Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-594-6100 Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503-594-6500 Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-594-6082 Workforce Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-594-3448 Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-594-6323 Transcripts & Student Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-594-6100 Veterans’ Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-594-3442 English as a Second Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503-594-3234 General Educational Development (GED). . . . 503-594-3395

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inspiration . . . . . . “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 Gorgonzola— 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!)” © Paradise Photography

Tomato Gorgonzola Soup by Christy Palmer Singer Hill Café manager & cook

ingredients: 10 min prep - 25 min cook time - serves 16

2 cups diced onions

4 teaspoons sugar

2 cups diced red bell peppers

6 cups tomato juice (low sodium or regular)

8 minced garlic cloves

16 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola

ground pepper to taste

8 tablespoons olive oil

16 ounces cream cheese

64 ounces canned crushed tomatoes (do not drain)

2 cups half-and-half

8 teaspoons dried basil

4 teaspoons salt

directions: 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

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