Reaping profits: Conditions ripe for area grass-seed farmers to transition to wheat production

September 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By P. Milliren Dust billows and chaff flies behind the roaring machine that full-time, second-generation farmer Ryan Eder is using to harvest a local wheat field. "I am just helping out a neighbor," said Eder, who raises other crops as well ...

Coming soon: Businesses establishing, traffic patterns under review in downtown Silverton study

September 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Dixon Bledsoe Imagine a thriving downtown with charming lamp posts, gorgeous flowers and planters, clear signage, enticing storefronts and pedestrian and vehicle traffic friendly. Now imagine that happening soon with some new businesses sprinkled in. Needless to say, Silverton’s downtown is already ...

Back and forth: Should one-way streets remain or be converted to two?

September 2010 Posted in Community, News | No Comments »

By Brenna Wiegand Stu Rasmussen’s main goal as he seeks a second consecutive mayoral term as is to “Keep Silverton Silverton.” Rather than work at remaking the community (especially the downtown area) “to conform to some pie-in-the-sky ideal of what a modern ...

Keeping it together: Celebration of families

August 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Linda Whitmore Despite its board having to make some “tough decisions,” Silverton Together continues to fill community needs – by pulling together with others in Silverton. Some of Silverton Together’s programs have had to be “put on the back shelf,” said ...

Something special: Scotts Mills Grange builds covered bridge

August 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Aurora Ellison Scotts Mills City Park recently got a facelift, thanks to Scotts Mills Grange and harmonious efforts of the community and city. The new and improved park is now available for weddings and events, with a new covered bridge, freshly ...

Celebrating summer: Down-home fun

July 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Dixon Bledsoe Scotts Mills Festival Saturday, Aug. 14 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fourth and Grandview 503-871-1589 Roger and Paula Darland moved from San Diego to Scotts Mills more than five years ago and wouldn’t trade their new life for the world. The 26th annual Scotts ...

Decades of dreams: Silverton’s senior center becomes a reality

July 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Linda Whitmore Although Ruth Cock wasn’t there back when Silverton’s senior services started, she’s been associated with those who were. And her own leadership spans 30 years. She says with a laugh she’s called “The Historian.” Silverton’s development of programs for ...

Goat rescuer: A breed apart

July 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Brenna Wiegand Some would say she’s crazy. After all, how many people would donate their home and acreage to a non-profit organization? … Or pour as much as $200,000 of their salary into saving a ragtag bunch of sick goats? Dr. Sophie ...

Block out some time: Potlucks and progressive parties back in style

July 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Kathy Cook Hunter I remember when progressive dinners were all the rage during the ’50s and ’60s. In subsequent years, however, I’ve rarely had the opportunity to be involved in that old-fashioned custom. Folks were too busy for entertaining, it seemed. Now ...

Winner shares the wealth

June 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

Silverton resident Darla McVay could have taken her winnings and run. Instead, she decided to use her good fortune to help those less fortunate. McVay won Silver Falls Soccer Club’s drawing for a shopping spree at Roth’s Grocery Store. She got ...

Setting records: Bishop tops benefit goal

June 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

May 24 began like many days for Bishop Kenneth Steiner, an avid golfer, but it soon became a day for the record books. Steiner set out at 5 a.m. for Evergreen Golf Course in Mount Angel, accompanied by Fr. Craig ...

Teamwork: New grant, local support add up

June 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Linda Whitmore The Ford Family Foundation last week announced it will grant $250,000 toward construction of the new Mount Angel Community Building – a major boost for the project. “That’s the maximum they give,” said Mary Kohler, a member of the ...

Pushing to hit 50: Community foundation rallies support for center

May 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

The proposed new community center for Mount Angel will get a big boost when the Oktoberfest Board of Directors awards a $50,000 grant to the Mount Angel Community Foundation May 17. The money is designated for the building fund. The foundation ...

On your mark: Annual 5K run/walk jump starts outdoor fitness season

May 2010 Posted in Community, Your Health | No Comments »

By Steve Ritchie Like bears emerging from hibernation, local runners and walkers are being lured out of the fitness centers and off their couches by the warmer and longer days to start pounding the pavement. It’s now safe to exercise outside again ...

More, more, more: New Farmer’s Market season promises variety

May 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Linda Whitmore When the Farmers’ Market opens Saturday, May 8, there will be several new features, including a new director. Courtney Basile, who took the reins about six months ago, uses the word “more” a lot when describing this season. “We ...

Passing the baton: Sharing skills, knowledge in the workplace

April 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

What is SEDCOR? Strategic Economic Development Corp. 745 Commercial St. NE, Salem 503-588-6225 Lead economic development agency for Marion and Polk Counties. Composed of more than 500 business and community leaders, it is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance and diversify ...

Sign of the times: Poor economy brings challenges to service providers

March 2010 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Steve Ritchie The prolonged recession and high unemployment rates are taking a toll on local families, according to social service leaders in the area. The sour economy also is proving to be a challenge for the organizations that serve struggling ...

Empty Bowls: Soup supper helps fill local needs

March 2010 Posted in Community, Other | No Comments »

Community dinner Sunday, March 7, 5:30 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church 303 N. Church St. , Silverton According Feeding America, one in eight Americans is struggling with hunger. To raise the awareness of hunger in the community, Silverton Area Community Aid is hosting ...

Not just horsing around: Moms and daughters play, study together

February 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Mary Owen Canyonview retreats April 23-25 for mothers and daughters from age 13 to adult May 7-9 for moms and daughters aged 8- adult. Horsemanship lessons, barn classes, crafts, Bible Studies. Cost: $195 pair with $90 for each additional daughter. Sessions begin on Friday at 5:30 p.m. conclude Sunday ...

Wurstfest: A salute to the sausage

February 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Jan Jackson Mt. Angel residents are dusting off their lederhosen and starching up their dirndls to celebrate their three-day last blast of winter. The second annual Wurstfest is Feb. 12 – 14. This year’s festival includes and additional night of ...

First Citizen Banquet

January 2010 Posted in Community, Other | No Comments »

Once a year, the citizens of Silverton gather to recognize their neighbors and associates for community service. This year the 39th annual Silverton Chamber of Commerce First Citizen Banquet begins at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 20 at The Oregon Garden. Tickets, ...

Religious education: Bible Released Program faces challenges

January 2010 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Brenna Wiegand Silverton’s students can learn about the Bible and the Christian faith during school hours through Bible Released Time classes. “I can get away from it all – like the bad language – and learn about God,” said Maddy Hulett, ...

Police poaching: Retaining trained officers proves a challenge

December 2009 Posted in Community | No Comments »

By Brenna WiegandOne of the most troubling forms of theft Silverton Police Chief Rick Lewis says he has to contend with is from his department’s ranks. Officers, after about a year’s worth of paid training time, are stolen away by ...

Holiday cheer: Chambers set the stage for family holiday fun

December 2009 Posted in Community | No Comments »

KristkindlMarkt and Tree Lighting Enjoy the traditions and food of a Bavarian village without having to travel to Germany. The Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce hosts the fourth annual KristkindlMarkt, a German Christmas tradition, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. ...

O’fest awards grants: More than $100k goes to area nonprofits

December 2009 Posted in Community | No Comments »

John Gooley, Oktoberfest president announced the distribution of $105,250 to be shared by 48 non-profit organizations in Mt. Angel and surrounding communities as a result of this year’s successful Oktoberfest. This figure does not include $637,742.23 earned by the non-profit community ...
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