Assistance for ‘tweens: Middle schoolers get homework help

May 2013 Posted in Community | No Comments »

[caption id="attachment_3497" align="alignright" width="300"] A volunteer assists a student with his homework for After School Activities Program.[/caption] By Kristine Thomas Attendance is not mandatory for the 28 Mark Twain Middle School students who are participating in the After School Activities Program (ASAP) ...

Pre-camp: Canyonview starts preschool program

May 2013 Posted in Community | No Comments »

[caption id="attachment_3498" align="alignright" width="300"] Little ones and their caregivers are welcome at Canyonview Camp’s planned Pre-camp program, which will debute this summer. Photo by Clint Kamstra.[/caption] By Brenna Wiegand “It’s the T-ball of summer camp,” Lance Kamstra says of Canyonview’s new program ...

Mighty men: New group forming

May 2013 Posted in Community | No Comments »

Stepping up to ‘make good men better’ First gathering Tuesday, May 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ranch Building on Canyonview Campus. Free; no registration required. 13000 Finlay Road NE, Silverton 971-239-1347 www.canyonviewcamp.org By Brenna Wiegand In March, Canyonview Camp ...

Cooking up a treat: Firefighters prepare breakfast for Mom

May 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3430" align="alignright" width="300"] Mike Dahlberg has cooked the ham at the volunteer firefighter’s breakfast for 13 years.[/caption] By Dixon Bledsoe  If Mike Dahlberg’s secret honey-smoked savory ham doesn’t pack record crowds into the 13th annual Silverton Volunteer Firefighter Association’s Mother’s Day ...

Oktoberfest wins award

April 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3367" align="alignright" width="300"] Jerry Lauzon (left) receives an award on behalf of Oktoberfest[/caption] Mount Angel Oktoberfest was judged by the Oregon Festivals and Events Association as the state’s Best Festival or Event with a Budget Over $150,000 or more than ...

Casa Adele opens: Benedictine Sisters quest for family housing realized

April 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3363" align="alignright" width="280"] Sister Marcella Parrish, SSMO in front of the doors to Casa Adele.[/caption]By Kristine Thomas For Benedictine Sr. Terry Hall, the completion of Casa Adele is a “journey of faith.” “It is a dream come true,” Hall said. Named in ...

A fading dream: Local voice provides context for HBO documentary

March 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3240" align="alignright" width="201"] American Winter – an HBO documentary[/caption] Silverton resident Chuck Sheketoff has seen the documentary several times and it still brings tears to his eyes. “There are some light moments in the movie and there are some moments it ...

Laser tag: Skatepark fundraiser

March 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Kristine Thomas  Silverton resident Gabrial Kitterman invites fellow Star Wars and video game enthusiasts to an intergalactic battle. The owner of Crossfire LaserTag, Kitterman is donating the use of his laser tag equipment for a fundraiser for the Silverton Skatepark. His ...

GriefShare: A guided journey

March 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

GriefShare classes begin Wednesday, April 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oak Street Church, 502 Oak St. Silverton For information or to register, call the church at 503-873-5446; Lynne at 503-910-0525 or email Lynne at lynneysacher@gmail.com. To learn more about GriefShare, visit www.griefshare.org. The classes are free. There is a $15 ...

The Gooley way: Mount Angel First Citizen hailed for Festhalle focus

February 2013 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3110" align="alignright" width="199"] John Gooley is the recipient of the Mt. Angel First Citizen award.[/caption] By Brenna Wiegand He’s amiable, driven – and a little dangerous. Not long into a conversation, he has you thinking about signing up as a volunteer ...

Making a difference: Verna Scharbach believes in giving back

February 2013 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3111" align="alignright" width="181"] Verna Scharbach is the Mount Angel Volunteer of the Year.[/caption] By Kristine Thomas Verna Scharbach believes her life would be “empty” if it weren’t for the time she dedicated to volunteering in Mount Angel. “Volunteering allows me to connect ...

Hoffer service award: Rick Schiedler honored for commitment to city

February 2013 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3112" align="alignright" width="235"] Former Mayor Rick Schiedler will receive the Mayor Margaret Hoffer Award .[/caption] By Don Murtha After a lifetime of community service, Mount Angel’s former Mayor Rick Schiedler is ready to sit back and enjoy playing with his ...

Community spirit: Mount Angel Towers named Business of the Year

February 2013 Posted in Business, Community | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3114" align="alignright" width="300"] Mt. Angel Towers is the recipient of the Business of the Year award.[/caption] By Don Murtha Food drives, programs for school children, donations for St. Joseph’s Shelter, a Halloween costume party, reading programs for local schools, a Back ...

Eager to help: Orville Roth supports Mt. Angel

February 2013 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3115" align="alignright" width="250"] Orville Roth donated the money to finish the kitchen at the Mount Angel Festhalle.[/caption] By Brenna Wiegand Mount Angel’s 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Orville Roth, founder of Roth’s Fresh Markets. “My relationship with Mount Angel goes back ...

Virtue First: Randy Traeger coaches lifelong lessons

February 2013 Posted in Community, People, Sports | Comments Off

Editor’s Note: Kennedy High Football Coach Randy Traeger, founder of the Virtue First program, is receiving the Service to Youth Award at the Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce Community Awards banquet Feb. 25. Here, sportswriter James Day shares impressions of ...

Junior First Citizen: Sadie Manley leads by example

February 2013 Posted in Community, People, School | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3117" align="alignright" width="200"] Sadie Manley is Mount Angel’s Junior First Citizen[/caption] By Kristine Thomas Kennedy High School senior Sadie Manley was perplexed when her PE teacher Kevin Moffat sent her to the office to work on a leadership assignment – even ...

Helping people is the priority: More than 280 sign on as nominators for Dixon Bledsoe as Silverton’s First Citizen

February 2013 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3034" align="alignright" width="212"] Dixon Bledsoe wears numerous hats, including the executive director of Silverton Area Community Aid.[/caption] By Steve Ritchie  Brianna Bledsoe thought that nominating her father, Dixon, for Silverton’s First Citizen Award was a good idea. In the process of ...

A heart for service: Verlene Beard’s many works earn Silverton’s Lifetime Achievement award

February 2013 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3033" align="alignright" width="193"] Since 2002, Verlene Beard has volunteered more than 5,000 hours to Silverton Health Auxiliary, including the hospital’s gift shop.[/caption] By Kristine Thomas Verlene Beard is quite certain her friends and family “don’t have a clue” what she does ...

The problem solver: Richard Carlson, Distinguished Service

February 2013 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3036" align="alignright" width="300"] Richard Carlson takes a break to enjoy a bite at June’s Silverton Strawberry Festival. Photo by Kyle Palmer[/caption] By Brenna Wiegand Richard Carlson will receive the Silverton Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Service award for a feat that may ...

It’s the people: Holland Collision named Business of the Year

February 2013 Posted in Business, Community, People | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand Silverton resident Mark Holland credits the success of his business to his employees. “All of my people have got many, many years of experience and therefore I have complete trust in their decisions,” Holland said. “I don’t have to ...

Nothing but his best: Ross Martinson, Future First Citizen

February 2013 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3042" align="alignright" width="262"] Future First Citizen Ross Martinson[/caption] By Kristine Thomas Ask his peers or his teachers to describe Silverton High School senior Ross Martinson and you’ll receive the same answer. Martinson is willing to take the extra steps and put his ...

Mount Angel 2012 award winners announced

February 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

The Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2012 winners who will be honored at the 30th annual First Citizen Banquet on Feb. 25: First Citizen – John Golly Volunteer of the Year  – Verna Scharbach Business of the Year – Mount ...

Chamber announces 2012 community award winners

January 2013 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

Community awards were announced by the Silverton Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 8. Winners will be honored at the First Citizen Banquet on Feb. 9: First Citizen – Dixon Bledsoe Distinguished Service  – Richard Carlson Business of the Year – Holland Collision Lifetime Achievement ...

Check it out: Services evolve with public needs, library prepares for centennial

December 2012 Posted in Arts, Culture & History, Community | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_2933" align="alignright" width="300"] Public computers are part of the offerings at the Silver Falls Public Library, along with books, movies, music and other resources.[/caption] By Kathy Cook Hunter With the right card in your wallet you are entitled to read the ...

New place to chill: ASAP provides middle school students food, help, activities

December 2012 Posted in Community | Comments Off

After School Activities Program Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N. Church St. Beginning Jan. 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 - 6 p.m. Register, donate, volunteer or for information: www.asapsilvertonor.org, e-mail sub2dub@yahoo.com or call 503-873-2044. By Brenna Wiegand Middle school students will no longer have ...
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