Unemployed: Guided by faith

September 2011 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

Editor’s note: Who needs assistance from local food banks? This family asked their names be withheld to protect their children’s privacy. By Kristine Thomas The first time Joseph lost his job, he went into “panic mood” wondering how he would provide for ...

Mount Angel Festhalle: Community building ready for Oktoberfest

September 2011 Posted in Community, News | 1 Comment »

By Don Murtha The new Mount Angel Festhalle opened for business in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 9 that drew hundreds of people to view the spacious, modern building. As architect Victor Madge put it, “It will just get better ...

A life well lived: ‘Hop king’ Herman Goschie led by example

September 2011 Posted in Arts, Culture & History, People | Comments Off

By Dixon Bledsoe Susan Goschie has many fond memories of her late father, Herman Goschie. She’s thankful for the countless lessons he taught her. “The most important thing he taught me was treating everyone with fairness, no matter who they were or their ...

Man About Town: Meat or charcoal? – Let’s eat

September 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Jim Kinghorn If you haven’t been following the progress of the new community hall in Mount Angel, you are in for a pleasant surprise. The new “Festhalle” is nothing short of spectacular and a tribute to all of those involved ...

Classy cars: Two Cruz-Ns for O’fest

September 2011 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Tami Richards Ever since Ransom E. Olds began building cars on production lines and Henry Ford improved upon the efficiency of the production line, people have revved their affection for cars by attending auto shows. Thousands of attendees embraced the Chicago ...

Golf tourney raises $8,000 for Fr. Bernard Youth Center

September 2011 Posted in Community | Comments Off

More than $8,000 was raised by 68 golfers playing in the sixth annual Fr. Bernard Youth Center Summer Golf Scramble at Evergreen Golf Course in Mount Angel on Aug. 21. Due to several large weddings on the preceding Saturday, the event ...

The mighty mouse: Hobby proves profitable in changing economy

September 2011 Posted in Business, People | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand It’s inspiring to hear stories of people who risk following their passion as a means of livelihood. Much of the time, it takes a desperate situation to push them into that territory, as satisfying as they know it can ...

The Old Curmudgeon: Never too old – Everyday is an adventure, particularly after a move

September 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Vern Holmquist I have always considered a move an adventure and while my recent move from Mount Angel to Silverton did not take me into far away or strange territory, I have seen many new faces and wonderful places to ...

Remembering Hatfield: A mentor, a friend, a familiar face in Silverton

September 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Ken Hector and Vic Gilliam Sometime in Mark Hatfield’s early career as a state legislator, first in the House and then in the Senate, he decided it was time to test the waters for statewide office. With a speaking engagement already ...

People Out Loud: Accentuate the positive

September 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Dixon Bledsoe School has started. Football season has arrived. Our hour and a half of summer weather was spectacular. Now fall takes center stage. Negativity reigns nationally and locally if we let it. Let’s not. All our best wishes to those ...

Letter to the Editor: Here’s to happier times

September 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

This message will be short/sweet (maybe not to all) / and to the point. Everyone chooses where they live. My husband and I chose to live in Silverton initially due to our businesses. Then we became Silvertonians, and proud of this ...

Remembering 9/11: Some were home, some at work, one in New York City

September 2011 Posted in People | Comments Off

Editor’s note: Our Town reporters Don Murtha and Brenna Wiegand interviewed several people about their memories of Sept. 11, 2001 when commercial jets commandered by terrorists took down the twin towers in New York City, smashed into the Pentagon, and ...

Recall and rebuttal: Petitioners, opponents seek public support

September 2011 Posted in News | Comments Off

Editor's note: See below for the recall petition text as well as the "Stop the Recall" letter. By Brenna Wiegand Whether on the Web, on the streets or in the paper, true to form, Silverton does not lack for community involvement. The drawn-out ...

Volunteerism honored: Mount Angel’s Rick Schiedler wins PGE award

September 2011 Posted in News, People | Comments Off

Rick Schiedler grew up in Mount Angel, married his high school sweetheart, Cindy, and together, they raised three daughters. In 2008, he ran and was elected mayor, a large commitment of time that offers no financial compensation. Schiedler has been named ...

Finishing touches: Volunteers help ready hall for Oktoberfest

September 2011 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Don Murtha The Mount Angel Community Building came a little closer to occupancy Saturday, Aug. 13 with the efforts of a team of more than 40 volunteers. The work of the volunteers will assure that the new building will be ...

Educational options: Charter and nontraditional schools offer a choice in curriculum, environment

September 2011 Posted in School | Comments Off

By Omie Drawhorn Hannah Lambert was shocked when her son Eli was placed on a wait list for Community Roots Montessori Charter School. The Silverton resident’s son had spent over two years at Bluebird Montessori in Silverton and Lambert was extremely satisfied ...

A Gothic feel: Deborah Unger’s artwork emerges from wood

September 2011 Posted in Arts, Culture & History | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand Artists are always asked about their “influences,” and with good reason: They always have them. Even more intriguing is the way a given artist construes her influences through her work. A predilection for the Gothic style of the Middle Ages ...

Fox makeover: Raven Herring’s senior project funds new Silverton mascot

September 2011 Posted in School | Comments Off

By Don Murtha Silverton High School’s mascot is saying goodbye to gray hair and hello to orange. This summer, the Fox mascot has undergone a major makeover - one desperately needed since the last time it was freshened up was 35 years ...

Mayor for a Day: JFK student honored

September 2011 Posted in People, School | Comments Off

Mount Angel’s Michael Farris got a surprise at the annual Oregon Mayors Conference in Madras where he was named Oregon Mayor-For-A-Day for his performance as Mount Angel’s Mayor-For-A-Day. Mount Angel Mayor Rick Schiedler, who nominated Farris as Mount Angel’s participant in ...

Just breathe: Yoga builds strength, flexibility, well being

September 2011 Posted in Your Health | Comments Off

By Omie Drawhorn When Ruth Schwab first attended one of Tsipora Berman’s yoga classes at the Silverton Senior Center, she did most of the poses in a chair. “She’s a Type A, fast-paced person (so yoga was a new thing for her),” ...

The Forum: Voting for the good of Silverton – Beware of flatterers and false prophets.

September 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

Flatterers will tell you exactly what you want to hear in order to advance a specific agenda and false prophets will lead you astray based on half-truths and innuendo disguised as “facts.” This might seem like a strange way to begin ...

The Forum: What’s good for Silverton?

September 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion, Other | Comments Off

So here it comes! For as long as I have known a few of the unpleasant players in this civic horror story they have found ways to create doubt and distrust of anyone in public focus, calling almost everyone a crook ...

The Forum: Kick-off time for O’fest

September 2011 Posted in Other | Comments Off

I know for some of you it has been a while since you have been to an Oktoberfest Kick-Off Party; you who are new to town may never have joined us. This is the year to come out and see ...

Something for the Soul: Importance of prayer

September 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Winnie Bolton Faith is only one part in the equation of a spiritually mature life. Faith is similar to believing we need food for our existence else we die. But prayer is different; it’s the food in many different forms. One can eat ...

Summer Festival: Scotts Mills celebrates

September 2011 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Jo Garcia-Cobb Who says a tiny town would be hard pressed to organize a fun-filled summer festival? Being a town of only 350 people has not kept Scotts Mills from getting the community together for a full day of music, food, ...
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