Category Archives: Feature Articles

Can you help? Sellwood’s Scout Group is looking for a trailer

Posted on October 15, 2024 by tomdwyer

In 2021 the 59th Johnson Creek Scout Group became the newest Group of the Baden-Powell Scouting Association, bringing the same values of Robert Baden-Powell’s Boy Scouting to a wider audience of boys AND girls, and the Sellwood Community House was … Continue reading →

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My OTHER mechanic didn’t say that!

Posted on August 21, 2024 by tomdwyer

Why our advice might be different from others, and what to do if it is. “The Internet says I don’t need that!” “My uncle was a mechanic and he said you’re wrong!” “The Brake Place says my pads need to … Continue reading →

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All Politics Is Local

Posted on August 21, 2024 by tomdwyer

With a new City Council and Ranked Choice Voting starting THIS NOVEMBER, here’s what you need to know. Tip O’Neil told us that “all politics is local”, and Portland is the center of a once-in-a-lifetime political earthquake this year. For … Continue reading →

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Economically Totalled?

Posted on July 24, 2024 by tomdwyer

If your car’s going down a money pit, don’t follow it in. Back in the days when $5000 could buy a reliable used car, our Service Advisor was delivering bad news to a client after their Comprehensive Inspection.  “We found … Continue reading →

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Strike A Blow For Independence!

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

July is Independent Business Month! Here’s a great way to strike a blow for Independents… The Middle Class in America is not what it once was.  The share of adults living in Middle Class households fell from 61% in 1971 … Continue reading →

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Examining Reality Without a License- UPDATE!

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

Now there’s more to tell you on this eight-year-old story Article originally posted on April 28, 2017 and updated 6/21/24.  Added info is at the end of the article. In 2017, on the heels of a worldwide March for Science … Continue reading →

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Planning ahead protects your Summer

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

Renting a vehicle may even protect it a little more Updated 6/25/2024 If you’re planning a road trip this summer then this article is for you!  It might be impossible to avoid bad weather, annoying family, or expensive tourist traps, … Continue reading →

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