After 25 years of service to her community, Silverton Fire District Office Manager Cheryl Miles has retired.
Miles began her career with the Silverton Fire District on Jan. 15, 1990 as an ambulance billing clerk, and subsequently became an accounting clerk and later office manager.
A retirement party was held for Miles March 20 with more than 40 people congratulating Miles on her retirement and showing their appreciation for the work she has done. Although she is officially retired, she is still helping out at the station, training new office manager Candace Cantu.
During her time with the fire district, Miles worked for four fire chiefs, including her husband, Bill Miles, and helped numerous volunteer firefighters with almost anything that they needed. Her colleagues say she accepted the stress and challenges that comes with managing an office with compassion, grace and hard work.
Miles was an active part of the adult leadership for the district’s youth explorer program. She understood how important it was for the youth of the community and spent numerous hours helping the program become the asset it is today.
Miles has said she is looking forward to tackling a long list of projects at her home. She also plans to volunteer in the community, but hasn’t decided where.
Most importantly, she looks forward to spending time with her four grandchildren.
“I want to help out more and do some babysitting,” she said.
