Plight of the pool: Without a bond levy the Silverton Pool will close

August 2012 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Kristine Thomas Renee Potloff doesn’t mind driving from Kaiser to Silverton to take her child to the Silverton Pool. “I know it’s a nice, clean pool and the pools we used to go to are closed in Salem,” she said. “I ...

The Mannion file: Summer’s focus on accuracy to be put to the test

August 2012 Posted in Sports | Comments Off

By James Day Not every college student gets the summer off. Oregon State quarterback Sean Mannion, whose family lives in Silverton, spent just one night at home during the summer. Why? With the Beavers coming off an uncharacteristically poor season Mannion and his ...

Taking the field: Fall sports on the horizon

August 2012 Posted in Columnists & Opinion, Sports | Comments Off

By James Day All over Silverton and Mount Angel area high school athletes are shedding their summer lethargy and getting ready for the fall season of football, cross country, volleyball and soccer. Teams ran conditioning camps this week, with regular practices set ...

Wheels ‘n’ pendulums: Bill Rickerson designs and builds clocks

August 2012 Posted in Arts, Culture & History, People | 2 Comments »

By Brenna Wiegand What happens when you mix the mind of a mechanical engineer with its penchant for problem-solving, exotic hardwoods from all over the world, an interest in woodworking and an eye for beauty as well as precision? You get Bill ...

Artful opportunities: Silverton Arts Association has created avenues for artistic exploration since 1967

August 2012 Posted in Arts, Culture & History, Community | Comments Off

By Kristine Thomas For Ann Altman, the Silverton Arts Association provides “little pockets of opportunities.” For Julie Huisman, art has opened a world of creativity, allowing her to push aside her inhibitions and express herself through her pottery while meeting wonderful friends. For ...

Man About Town: It’s so easy… Even you can do it

August 2012 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Jim Kinghorn The Silverton Health-spital Auxiliary is holding its huge annual garage sale this weekend, Aug. 17- 18 at the corner of Hwy 213 and Monitor Road. The funds raised  will be used to benefit the programs and projects of ...

Winning wines: New releases put to the test

August 2012 Posted in Food & Drink | Comments Off

East Valley New Release Festival Winners Judge's Awards Pinot Noir:  Hanson Vineyards 2009 Other Red:  Vitis Ridge Malbec 2010 Dry White: Silver Falls Reserve Chardonnay 2009 Sweet White: (tie) St Josef’s L’Esprit Gerwurtztraminer 2010, and Vitis Ridge Semi Sparkling Early Muscat  2011 People's Choice Awards Pinot Noir ...

The Old Curmudgeon: So much to celebrate

August 2012 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Vern Holmquist My father told me a little story about Sen. Daniel Webster who may have had a bit too much to drink and was asleep on the Senate floor.  “Senator, we are discussing the National debt,” the senator was ...

The Forum: Proposed charter changes warranted complete public review process

August 2012 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

Recently, The Silverton Appeal published a news story about three petitions to amend the city of Silverton Charter started by Mayor Stu Rasmussen and Councilor Scott Walker. While I support the right of every citizen to use our democratic system ...

The next step: Capt. Jeff Fossholm prepares to lead Silverton Police Department

August 2012 Posted in News, People | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand Capt. Jeff Fossholm of the Silverton Police Department will be sworn in as police chief Aug. 3. He replaces Rick Lewis, who retires Aug. 2. Fossholm, a 25-year Silverton Police Department veteran, has deep roots in Silverton. His ...

Right on track: Palace Theatre’s restoration in talented, local hands

August 2012 Posted in Business, News | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand Neither water nor fire can defeat the grand old lady. At 76, the Palace Theatre is merely enjoying a rejuvenating round of “spa treatments” prior to her grand reentrance into society. The rescue and restoration of Palace Theatre is in ...

Silverton’s farm: GeerCrest finds new ways to embrace tradition

August 2012 Posted in Arts, Culture & History, Community | Comments Off

By Kristine Thomas The seemingly never-ending paperwork to complete for grants, a conditional use permit, policies and other projects didn’t cause her to hesitate. She wasn’t deterred by the need to raise money or the amount of work needed to be ...

Batter up! – Rare Homer Davenport cartoons on display

August 2012 Posted in Arts, Culture & History | Comments Off

By Don Murtha Although Homer Davenport is known by most as a world famous cartoonist who poked fun at the high and the mighty in public life, he was more than a political caricaturist. Among his talents, interests, passions and intellectual pursuits, ...

New race day: Homer Classic moves to Sunday

August 2012 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Dixon Bledsoe “Two years ago, while the race was in progress, a convoy of tanks and military vehicles drove down James Street to get to the parade staging area. It was bizarre and frightening to see runners weaving between the ...

Stargazing: Silver Falls event changes location

August 2012 Posted in Arts, Culture & History | Comments Off

Silver Falls State Park and the Friends of Silver Falls invite community members to enjoy stargazing at the eighth annual Star Party on Saturday, Aug. 11, 9 p.m. to midnight at the main parking lot of the day use area. ...

Stretching her skills: Marie Jackson uses touch to help others heal

August 2012 Posted in Business, People | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand After just one massage, Marie Jackson marched over to the massage school for training. “When I hit my late 30s, things happened,” Jackson said. “My dad passed away and I found myself just looking for something that was missing. ...

Hometown style: Barb’s shop

August 2012 Posted in Business, People | Comments Off

By Omie Drawhorn For Barb Rue, hair styling is a family affair. The owner of Barb’s Hair, Etc. grew up around salons. Her mother, Evelyn Vearrier, cut hair at the same location at 114 N. Water St. in Silverton, and always had ...

Change in stance: Dance studio becomes a nonprofit, adds staff

August 2012 Posted in Other | Comments Off

The American Academy of Performing Arts Co. 222 High St., Silverton 503-873-0464; 503-998-9947 www.aaperformingartsco.com After seven years in business, Silverton’s  American Academy of Performing Arts Co. (AAPAC) is making some big changes during a turbulent economy by changing to a nonprofit business. Marta Hazekamp-Stovin, ...

Concussions 101: You don’t ‘shake off’ a blow to the head

August 2012 Posted in Your Health | Comments Off

By Kristine Thomas Silverton High School seniors Olivia Dahl and Katie Spink describe having a concussion like being grounded for something they didn’t do and they can’t get out of it – until they passed the test. “We weren’t allowed to do ...

A fountain of youth: Attitude and exercise key for triathlete

August 2012 Posted in Your Health | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand I met Gerrie Faessler-Gray while interviewing Marie Jackson about her new Thai Massage practice in Silverton. She was a good sport about being in the photo. Gerrie, 69, told me she raised eight kids on a dairy farm near Silverton; ...

The Old Curmudgeon: Homer connection – Working with Arabians on a Montana horse ranch

August 2012 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Vern Holmquist On my first visit to Silverton, some 14 years ago, I attended the Homer Davenport Days festival. I knew the name Homer Davenport but knew nothing about his fame as a political cartoonist. I remembered Homer as the first ...

Something for the Soul: A crash writing course

August 2012 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Winnie Bolton  When I feel I am about all written out and can’t come up with something interesting to write for this column, I remind myself that writing is a process of unlocking our unconscious mind and discovering our inner ...

A Grin at the End: Great name, great idea

August 2012 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Carl Sampson I’ve been following with great interest all of the legal and political shenanigans involving Obamacare. It seems to me that the law, which recently passed muster with the U.S. Supreme Court, is a perfect example of Carl’s Political Rule ...

Olympics bound: Holley Davis DeShaw selected for U.S. Medical Support Team

August 2012 Posted in People, Sports | Comments Off

By Steve Ritchie Four years ago, Holley Davis DeShaw, a licensed massage therapist, took out a piece of paper and wrote down her dream of being selected for the U.S. Medical Support Team for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The Silverton High ...

The past as playground: Echoes in Time teaches early survival skills

August 2012 Posted in Arts, Culture & History | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand “Do we have to come in?” is heard nightly around town as children want to linger in the magic of a summer night. For Dale Coleman, the answer is no. He encourages children – whether they are 8 or ...
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