Rasmussen remains mayor: Newcomer joins Silverton council

November 2010 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand Stu Rasmussen retains the gavel as Silverton’s mayor for the next two years. Rasmussen received 1,364 of 3,382 votes cast, 40 percent of the mayoral vote. Judy Schmidt earned 31.6 percent with 1,068 votes. With 950 votes, Kyle Palmer received ...

Incumbent celebrates victory: Gilliam wins District 18

November 2010 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Jay Shenai There were parties for both Republican Vic Gilliam and Democrat Rodney Orr in Silverton on election night, with people in both camps crowding around laptop computers and watching large-screen televisions for announcements of early election results. But ultimately it ...

Saturday food bank: Silver Creek Fellowship starts new program

November 2010 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand Many working poor people are unable to go to their local food bank during business hours. Though these agencies often meet after-hours requests, for the one asking it means one more stressor, one more favor, one more potentially ...

Tapalamaho Hazelnuts: Economic downturn spawns new company

November 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By P. Milliren Bob Aman was let go from his job at Hewlett-Packard due to the economy, but instead of complaining about it, he counts it a blessing. “I consider this as a great opportunity and a new direction to set forth ...

Service sells: Business owners share success strategy

November 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Rachel Bucci With the economy chugging along, Suzie Couraud, owner of Silverton’s downtown boutique Pomegranate, said the biggest difference she notices in her customers is they are not spending as readily as they once did. That’s not to say that ...

Resort display features local businesses

November 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off

When Pomegranate owner Suzie Couraud was asked to decorate the Oregon Garden Resort lobby, she pounced on the opportunity to bring wider exposure to her business. When she toured the facility, she envisioned instead an opportunity to showcase a variety of ...

Achieving the pinnacle: Jerry Glesmann promoted to Sergeant Major

November 2010 Posted in People | Comments Off

By Bob Murtha I remember Jerry Glesmann as a shy, lanky kid, quick with a smile, who laughed easily. He didn’t stand out, but was friends with everyone, easy going, fun loving and generally seemed happy. He ran cross-country and track, which probably ...

Kennedy boys cross country sixth in state

November 2010 Posted in School, Sports | Comments Off

The Kennedy High School boys cross country team took sixth place in the 3A/2A/1A OSAA State Cross Country meet. Leonel Jines, a senior, finished in 10th place. The team took first place at the district meet on Oct. 28. The district ...

The Man About Town: It’s just like preschool… only more childish

November 2010 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Jim Kinghorn Silverton Police Chief Rick “the gimp” Lewis is back on the job after a recent surgery on a bum knee.  He is hoping for a fast recovery because his other knee also will go under the knife soon. ...

People Out Loud: Let’s talk about… people

November 2010 Posted in Columnists & Opinion, Other | Comments Off

By Dixon Bledsoe It is with excitement People Out Loud takes its maiden voyage in the semi-calm post election waters. I may write about politics assuming people are attached but this column is about people - their successes, foibles, passages, laughter and ...

The Old Curmudgeon: Return on investment

November 2010 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Vern HolmquistOur corporations have spoken. The results of our mid-term elections are known and never before in my memory has big money played such a factor in determining the direction our country is headed.  The black day I heard ...

Got ideas? City of Silverton seeks citizen input on jobs, industry

November 2010 Posted in Business, Community | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand Express your views on development Express your views on development To participate in the survey go to the city of Silverton Web site, www.silverton.or.us, and click on the link to ‘Economic Development Survey.’ For information, contact the city of Silverton Community Development Department at city ...

Handing over the keys: New owners to take on the Towne House

November 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Kristine Thomas Kelly Miller and Rick Rolie both knew it was time, but that didn't make their decision any easier. In October, they sold the Towne House Restaurant to Scio resident Craig Carner. Their father, Loren Rolie, purchased the restaurant ...

Body art: It’s not just sailors and college kids who are getting ‘inked’

November 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Aurora Ellison The broad chests and burly biceps of sailors, soldiers and bikers were once the only flesh adorned with tattoos, but no more. Tattoos are in, and not just for men or the young. “Tattoos are for everybody,” said James Moyer, ...

A time to remember: Event focuses on giving comfort, strength

November 2010 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

By Kristine Thomas Celebration of Life 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 First Christian Church, 402 N. First St. 503-873-6620 Gail Frassenei has been asked countless times by people how she has endured the death of her 18-year-old son, Alex. Comfort and strength are her answers. Comfort in knowing ...

Curious characters: Scarecrows pop up in Pratum

November 2010 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand When autumn arrives in the peaceful hamlet of Pratum, a curious cast of characters shows up around town, to the surprise and amusement of residents and passersby. Where they came from was a mystery for a few years until ...

Late harvest: Vineyard owners race against birds and weather

November 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By P. Milliren Like many other vineyard owners, Chris Decklemann of Meridian Estate Vineyards is in a race against the birds and the weather. Across the agricultural spectrum, crops are late this fall including the wine grapes in the Willamette Valley. “It ...

Oregon’s #1 nut: Hazelnut favorites earn national attention

November 2010 Posted in Food & Drink | Comments Off

By Kathy Cook Hunter Even Martha likes them, our wonderful Oregon-grown hazelnuts. “Martha” as in Martha Stewart. A recent issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine featured recipes with hazelnuts – also known as filberts – reminding cooks and bakers pondering their list ...

A Grin at the End: Neighborhood provides new perspective

November 2010 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Carl Sampson Last spring we moved to a new neighborhood, and I love it. The neighbors are quiet, and every morning I spend a few minutes with them during my daily walk. We live next to a cemetery. I know, a lot ...