EDITORIAL | Situation confounds local newspaper staff

published: 8/19/2010 1:05:22 PM

In all of our combined years of practicing journalism, the staff of the Molalla Pioneer has worked with hundreds of public relations professionals. It has been our experience and the experience of media professionals across the nation that people in PR jobs are usually enthusiastic to promote their activities and get out their messages through the press.


Clarkes Elementary gearing up for start of school

published: 8/17/2010 1:30:00 PM

By Craig LoughridgeEarly startKids, if you’re reading this, give the paper to a parent and go out to play. You won’t want to see what’s coming next.Even though it’s still August, it’s time to get ready for the start of school.
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Don’t go looking for an eraser, just worry about what you write going forward

published: 8/10/2010 4:05:36 PM

(Author’s note: Lest some of you be confused, I want to establish which book this series involves. Some of us have been taught there is a “Book of Life.
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What is your relationship to your ‘life book’?

published: 8/3/2010 5:11:57 PM

The Fourth of July holiday is over, so back to the topic of our Life Books. “Book” — for me, the very word holds delightful memories.I fell in love with books around the time I finished third grade.
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How to generate retirement income - while retired

published: 8/3/2010 2:27:51 PM

By Ben EstockLike most people, you probably save and invest throughout your working years so that you’ll be able to afford a comfortable retirement.Once you retire, you’ll want to focus on strategies to help you make the most of your retirement income — and you might want to become familiar with these ideas well before you retire.
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Theater group really does put it all on the table

published: 7/21/2010 4:46:15 PM

I have a good job being the publisher of a small-town community newspaper. There is a lot of stress and hard work, but there are many rewards as well. Knowing that I can make a difference for people is worth more than any monetary compensation.
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National insult brings back memories of hometown

published: 7/21/2010 4:43:23 PM

Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, I initially took it very hard and personally when NBA superstar LeBron James recently turned his back on my fellow Clevelanders and left for what he must have perceived as greener pastures in Florida.
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July 21, 2010 - Letters to the Editor

published: 7/21/2010 4:27:05 PM

Wool Busters grateful to community for supporting mutton bustin’ at the Molalla Buckeroo Wool Busters would like to thank the Molalla community for their warm welcome of having mutton bustin’ at the Molalla Buckeroo.
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July 14, 2010 - Letters to the Editor

published: 7/21/2010 4:18:26 PM

Ivor Davies Trail dog walkers agree letter made a point in a good way In response to Margo Cash, great letter — well-written and humorous. We know who we are.
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