City Matters, Winter 2011 It is hard for me to believe that this is the fourth quarterly article that I am writing for the Trail News. It means that I am nearing the end of my first year of service as Mayor of this fabulous city. it is also hard for me believe that i [...]

Oregon City, Beaver Creek, Canby, Molalla and Mulino experienced a depreciation rate in October was -11.4% about the same for September’s -11.5%. Appreciation rates are calculated for a 12 month period and are tabulated by RMLS, our regions multiple listing service. The average sales price for October was $241,900 just slightly better than September’s $240,600. [...]

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods — merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is [...]