Practicing life lessons: Virtue First shapes team, builds character

May 2013 Posted in People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3429" align="alignright" width="251"] Kennedy Coach Randy Traeger’s goal is to develop men of character more than a winning football program. His Virtue First program was started in 2006.[/caption] By Brenna Wiegand Kennedy High School football Coach Randy Traeger wants to be ...

A recipe of love: Fond memories of tias and tortillas

May 2013 Posted in Columnists & Opinion, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3433" align="alignright" width="234"] Wyatt Rodriguez[/caption] By Wyatt Rodriguez My older brother Austin and I each had our own dough roller to use when we made tortillas with our “tias.” First, we put the flour, water, lard and other authentic Mexican tortilla ...

Future energy: Seth Cadell finishes PhD work

April 2013 Posted in People | Comments Off

Paul and Robyn Cadell of Silverton have announced that their son Seth Cadell has finished his dissertation and defense in his work at Oregon State University to earn his PhD in Nuclear Engineering. After Seth finished his Bachelor of Science degree ...

New horizons: Downtown biz veterans change course

April 2013 Posted in Business, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3309" align="alignright" width="300"] Renee Bianchi helps a customer at Stone Buddha.[/caption] By Brenna Wiegand Celia Stapleton and Renee Bianchi have been movers and shakers since they entered Silverton’s downtown business mix in 2002. But the way things have shaken out the last ...

Adventure awaits: Frank and Shari Lord redefine and embrace retirement

March 2013 Posted in People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3235" align="alignright" width="221"] Frank and Shari Lord enjoy walking at their farm. Photo by Kristine Thomas[/caption] By Kristine Thomas As an artist, Shari Lord never knows where her inspiration might derive from, but married 45 years to Dr. Frank Lord, she ...

Space science: Astronaut Don Pettit shares simple experiments at OSU

March 2013 Posted in People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3234" align="alignright" width="300"] NASA astronaut and Silverton native Don Pettit experimenting with two cameras on a recent mission onboard the International Space Station. One of the cameras is capable of taking infrared images. Photo: NASA.[/caption] By James Day Donald Pettit and Rick Spinrad ...

Perserving the past: Ford projects fill Dale Deshon’s retirement

March 2013 Posted in People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3190" align="alignright" width="300"] Dale Deshon enjoys restoring old Ford trucks and cars from parts he discovers at swap meets and collecting auto memorabilia.[/caption] By Don Murtha Dale Deshon has nine reasons why he stays out of trouble. Make that nine vintage cars ...

Academically adept: SHS senior named National Merit commended student

March 2013 Posted in People, School | Comments Off

By Omie Drawhorn Academics have always come easily for Silverton High School senior Michael Timmons. But Timmons has a genuine passion for learning that has inspired him beyond his strongest subjects: math and science. So it was no surprise to those who ...

Investing time in friendship: Women share why friends matter

March 2013 Posted in Other, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3163" align="alignright" width="300"] Twelve women meet once a month to play Bunko, have dinner and talk while their children play.[/caption] By Kristine Thomas Not unlike many women, Rosi Green, Shannon Rice, Paetra Orueta, Jill Rivoli, Kristin Newland and April Linn are ...

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 ...

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 ...

Parenting: It goes beyond ‘instinct’

February 2013 Posted in People | Comments Off

Silverton Together classes 421 S. Water St., Silverton 503-873-0405 www.silvertontogether.org email: janh@wavecable.com Class start dates: Boot camp for Dads, Feb. 20 Terrific Twos, March 4 Make Parenting a Pleasure, March 6 Wonderful Ones, March 14 Strengthening Families 10-14, April16 Parents/Infants Plus, TBA By Helen Flakser Good parents take parenting classes. ...

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 ...

Mr. Mayor: Mount Angel’s Andy Otte says it’s all about giving back

February 2013 Posted in People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_3044" align="alignright" width="226"] Mount Angel Mayor Andrew Otte[/caption] By Don Murtha Ask Mount Angel Mayor Andrew “Andy” Otte what makes him tick and he will  say simply “It’s my turn to give back.” He is giving back in many ways. Besides being mayor, ...

Muir moves on from Mount Angel City Administrator

February 2013 Posted in News, People | Comments Off

By Don Murtha Mount Angel City Administrator Susan Muir has accepted a position with the League of Oregon Cities. She said her start date is yet to be “determined so that we can ensure a smooth transition for the city of Mount ...

PTSD documentary “The Welcome” comes to Silverton

February 2013 Posted in People | Comments Off

The Welcome, a Healing Journey for War Veterans and their Families is a documentary film about 24 war veterans with post traumatic stress disorder who gathered for a five-day retreat in Southern Oregon with friends and family on a journey ...

Inspired to make a difference: After dealing with their own health issues, sisters determined to help their patients

January 2013 Posted in Business, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_2973" align="alignright" width="300"] Katie and Beverly Rablin both knew from a young age they wanted to help people reach their health goals.[/caption] By Kristine Thomas Katie and Beverly Rablin believe the pathway to a healthy life requires stepping out their comfort ...
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