Home delivery: Some women choose to give birth at home

August 2010 Posted in Your Health | 1 Comment »

By Aurora Ellison When Eyonna Shubin of Silverton went into labor with her fourth child, she wasn’t sure if it was false labor or the real thing. After hours of steady contractions, she called her midwife to say, “I think this ...

Photo Gallery: Celebrating hometown – Townsfolk gather for Homer Davenport Days

August 2010 Posted in Photo Gallery | Comments Off

The 30th Year of Homer Davenport Days in Silverton showcased a wealth of fun activities for the town’s country boys and girls. [gallery=22] The Lions Club served breakfast to packed crowds bright and early on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the Homer Classic ...

Silverton showdown: Candidates for District 18 seat debate

August 2010 Posted in News | 1 Comment »

By Jay Shenai Oregon’s economy took center stage in a political debate between two Silverton residents vying to represent District 18 for the Oregon House of Representatives. The debate was organized as part of Homer Davenport Days in Silverton. Before a crowd ...

Something special: Scotts Mills Grange builds covered bridge

August 2010 Posted in Community | Comments Off

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 ...

Fine arts fun: Wood sculptors among craftsmen carving out a niche at 10th Silverton Fine Arts Festival

August 2010 Posted in Arts, Culture & History | Comments Off

By Rachel Bucci In the current members show at the Silverton Arts Association’s Borland Gallery, 16 local artists exhibit work in a variety of media and offer a glimpse of what’s brewing creatively around the region. Most of the work on view ...

Keeping it together: Celebration of families

August 2010 Posted in Community | Comments Off

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 ...

Calling the plays: Silverton and Kennedy high welcome new coaches

August 2010 Posted in Sports | Comments Off

By Steve Ritchie Athletes on Kennedy and Silverton high schools’ volleyball teams and Silverton’s football and cross country teams will be greeted by new coaches this fall. Ryan Case and Staci Sprauer are the head volleyball coaches for Silverton and Kennedy high ...

Dream team: Kennedy’s football team shines on and off the field

August 2010 Posted in Sports | Comments Off

By Vince Teresi Kennedy High School’s football team is becoming known for not only what it accomplishes on the field but off it. The team took second place in the state OSAA 2A game in 2009.  Team members also raised enough money ...

Man About Town: Reliable me – A trusted newsman

August 2010 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Jim Kinghorn As reported in my esteemed column last month, Mario Montiel opened his new Edward Jones office in Silverton. Of course, life moves pretty fast and Mario got an unexpected opportunity to take over an established office in Keizer, ...

Bierhaus: New look, new features

August 2010 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Kathy Cook Hunter Ryan Gengler and Ben Rash created a pub with a friendly atmosphere where people yearning for authentic German beers and favorite team can find their heart’s desire. The owners of the Bierhaus in Mount Angel, friends since childhood,  ...

Glory bound: Music ministry

August 2010 Posted in Arts, Culture & History | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Dirt Road to Glory Music Service 7:30 p.m. Sundays through August Silverton United Methodist Church 503-873-6517 A local music ministry is making strides at melding people’s lives with God’s grace and glory. “It’s about creating a setting for folks to nurture their faith through ...

Faith-based service: Father Bernard Youth Center

August 2010 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand Fr. Bernard Youth Center 980 S. Main St.; P.O. Box 790 Mount Angel, OR 97362 503-845-4097; www.fbyc.info Ways to Support FBYC Encourage group bookings Volunteer time and skills Join board of directors Donate funds Sponsor an event They came; they saw; they got to work. As a summer service ...

The Old Curmudgeon: Fundraisers and fun in Silverton, Mt. Angel

August 2010 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Vern Holmquist Well, it appears the donations are still flowing in and all of the fundraising events for Mount Angel’s new Community Building have been well attended. This is proof that it is a very popular project. I will never ...

Renewing that pioneer spirit: GeerCrest Farm takes steps to preserve past, ensure future

August 2010 Posted in Arts, Culture & History | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand When offered the chance to become part of the 160-year-old GeerCrest Farm tradition, Hayden and Kya White had to pinch themselves. The farm, nestled in the Waldo Hills between Silverton and Stayton, was established by Ralph and Mary Geer ...