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5/14/2013 12:50:46 PM
Sometimes I get the feeling that I'm the only person my age who is not retired.I know that isn't really true (and I don't even believe it's entirely bad), but it does seem that way.At 65, I'm wise enough to know that I really should wait another year or two at least before hanging up the old keyboard and turning to more respectable activities, like full-time busking in the downtown area, volunteering in the local schools or just, you know, stalking people for the adventure of it.
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5/14/2013 12:47:17 PM
Modern Construction thanks local leadersCity of Molalla:On behalf of Modern Construction I would like to thank the people of Molalla, its employees and staff, Mayor Debbie Rogge, the city council, TEAM Molalla, Jennifer Kay Hood, and Clackamas County for their continuous support and assistance in moving us toward the goal of a long term and mutually beneficial relationship with the city and it’s skilled workers.
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Published:
5/8/2013 1:53:24 PM
Granted, the Molalla City Council — which is also the Molalla Urban Renewal Agency — has some new members this year, and urban renewal is probably something of a mystery to them. On the same note, the city hall staff feels a bit overwhelmed, what with interim city managers filling in, and no new full-time replacement yet on board. But the city staff is paid by the citizens of Molalla to take care of city business, and the councilors have been provided with an offer of assistance on urban renewal matters from Canby City Administrator Greg Ellis.
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Published:
5/8/2013 1:51:05 PM
Company offers free cleaning service to women battling cancerTo the editor:I own A-Z Home Care. We are a local house cleaning company that is a member of a nationwide organization called Cleaning for a Reason. As part of this organization, we are paired with women in our area who have cancer and provide them with free house cleaning. I am writing to you to ask if we can get the word out to the local community.
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Published:
4/30/2013 2:59:46 PM
Tom and Irma-Chronicles of the 1950s, is a compilation of memoirs of life in Molalla, during the middle of the last century. The book is being presented as a series over the next several months in the Molalla Pioneer.Chapter OneOurs is to be Like Tom and IrmaMy parents, Tom and Irma Traise, lived in Molalla, Oregon in the 1950’s with their three children.
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Published:
4/30/2013 2:46:03 PM
Thanks given for those who made benefit concert a successTo the editor: With the tremendous generously of our neighbors and friends, more than $1,200 was raised for the Molalla Adult Center at the Grace Church benefit concert last week. We were greatly blessed by the wonderful talent of guest artists from Molalla, Colton, Estacada and Portland, and we are grateful for their sacrifice in making the musical eve so special.
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Published:
4/23/2013 4:14:59 PM
Joanne Truesdell, President, Clackamas Community CollegeClackamas Community College recently completed an online survey that 1,100 people in our community participated in. We learned that people in our community most value access to degree and certificate programs that lead to careers and transfer education that leads to four-year degrees.As a Clackamas Community College graduate and college president, I care deeply about keeping college affordable for students.
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Published:
4/23/2013 3:40:43 PM
Center director thanks community volunteersTo the editor:It is with a grateful heart I thank the 30-plus volunteers who participated in each community clean-up party that was held at the Molalla Adult Center. The building looks phenomenal, and our community has come together yet again! What an honor it is to be a part of a wonderful group. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for all of your hard work and for the love you've shown this center and therefore this town.
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Published:
4/17/2013 2:29:16 PM
By John CarterIf you look around our region, you can’t help but notice the existing infrastructure – bridges, roads, electric and gas systems, communication networks – that provide the energy for our homes and businesses and allow us to move the goods and to provide the services that drive our economy. That infrastructure also enhances the livability and our enjoyment of this special place.
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Published:
4/17/2013 2:21:27 PM
MHS athletes need donations to their Fun Run, Dinner and AuctionTo the editor:We need your help. The athletes of Molalla High School have been working hard to put on the 5k Fun Run, Dinner, and Auction to raise money for athletics. We are in need of cash and auction donations, as well as attendance to the events on May 4. We are excited to have this opportunity to raise money for our school and we would love all the support we can get.
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