Monitor Elementary: Boundaries shifted
The closure of Monitor Elementary School this June will result in new students for both Scotts Mills and Butte Creek schools in the fall of 2010.
Shaken up in Haiti: Local women witness tragedy tragedy while on mission
Around 4:50 p.m., Jan. 12, in Haiti, Scotts Mills resident Cecelia Taylor was writing in her journal while on the roof of the three-story dorm with her sister, Grace Fudge of Salem. Twins Janna and Dawna Peters, 39, of Mt. Angel, were on their bunk bed on the second floor with Janna journaling and Dawna napping. Rosie Thompson of Silverton and her 22-year-old daughter, Cierra Thompson of Mt. Angel, were on the first floor. Although physically on different levels, the same thing crossed their minds when the 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti at 4:53 p.m.
Citizens speak up: Wyden hears health care, economy concerns
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said he had pledged, when elected in 1996, he would listen to his constituents and make his judgments based on what he heard. On Jan. 5, Marion County residents had a lot to tell him.
Construction company’s donation builds on Mt. Angel Community Building fund’s foundation
Slayden Community Fund recently donated $200,000 to the Mt. Angel Community Foundation towards the Community Building’s construction.
Mayor’s message: At odds with Chamber
Billed as the mayor’s state of the city address, the November Silverton Chamber of Commerce Forum proved to be a revealing look at the relationship between Mayor Stu Rasmussen and chamber business leaders.
New superintendent: Bellando to replace Roessler July 1
Robert Frost Elementary School Principal Beth Davisson was the first to call Andy Bellando boss, but she certainly won’t be the last.
Search begins: Mt. Angel council seeks new administrator
The search has begun for a new Mt. Angel City administrator. At the Nov. 2 meeting, Mt. Angel City Council members unanimously agreed to approve the city administrator profile and salary range for the recruitment process.
Lingering questions: City posts Hunt depositions to Web site
In his dispute with the city of Mt. Angel, former city administrator Jim Hunt sought a total of $265,000 in lost wages, damage to health and reputation, and lost benefits, according to his “Petition for Relief.” The petition listed $185,000 in lost wages, $20,000 in benefits and $50,000 for damage to health and reputation.
Gift to community: Larry Epping donates 40 acres for a park and fire station off Ike Mooney Road
Consider it a $1.2 million Christmas gift months ahead of schedule but one that will take several years to fully enjoy. In a letter dated Oct. 7, Silverton city officials received a stunning proposition from Larry Epping, owner of Granada Land Co. and a Salem-area real estate developer, about 40 acres of his property on Ike Mooney Road.
Hunt vs. City of Mt. Angel: Judge rules termination process valid
The case of former City Administrator Jim Hunt versus the City of Mt. Angel was resolved in the city’s favor Oct. 6. Judge Paul L. Lipscomb made his decision on a core issue – the interpretation of the termination provisions of Hunt’s employment contract.
Andy Bellando: Education that provides opportunities for many students is key
Silver Fall School District superintendent candidate Andy Bellando and his wife, Rhonda, have three children, Amanda, 21; Jaron, 19; Tyler, 17. His hobbies are farming, bicycling, running and skiing.
Choices narrow: School board to select superintendent from within
Either Andy Bellando or Linda Myers will be the next superintendent of the Silver Falls School District. School board members unanimously agreed at the Oct. 5 meeting to hire an internal candidate rather open the search to candidates outside the district. The board met in executive session on Oct. 12 and will review the candidates Oct. 26.
Linda Myers: Focus on making sure teachers have tools to meet child’s needs
Silver Fall School District superintendent candidate Linda Myers and her husband, Paul, have three children, Cole, 10; Elise, 6; and Emerson, 3. This winter, Linda and Paul are traveling to China to adopt 1-year-old Jack. Her hobbies are scrapbooking, singing, playing with her children and “anything outside in the sun!”
Officer back to school
Mt. Angel Police Chief Brent Earhart is grateful for the “investment” the Mt. Angel City Council and Mt. Angel School Board has made in the community by reinstating the position of the school resource officer. The position had been eliminated by the city council when it adopted its 2009-10 budget.
Court action: Pfeifer brothers challenge hazmat emergency clean-up
Was the city of Silverton too hasty in its handling of the stockpile of chemicals found on a property in town? Or did the chemicals themselves and the manner in which they were stored pose significant risk to surrounding properties – especially Silverton High School, a block away – to warrant the immediate closure and clean-up of the site?
Sierra Druley, Hallie Day selected for OSF seminar
Silverton High School seniors Sierra Druley and Hallie Day were two of 65 students selected from applicants from across the United States to attend the Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2009 Summer Seminar in August. The Summer Seminar is a rigorous two-week program designed for students who have completed their junior year. Students stay on the campus at Southern Oregon University. They […]
JFK team raises funds for Peruvian family
The Kennedy High School football team and its supporters recently completed a series of fundraising projects to help fund a home for a family living in the outskirts of Lima, Peru. Together they raised $10,000 to assist a family currently living in a cardboard and scrap lumber hut build brick homes.
Can-do attitude: Senior Center supporters aim to raise $30,000 in 30 days
Seemingly undaunted by the need to raise $30,000 in less than 30 days, more than 75 optimistic supporters of the Silverton Area Senior Center showed up for its ground-breaking ceremony Aug. 18.
Settlement negotiated: Mt. Angel mayor agrees to pay fine
Mt. Angel Mayor Rick Schiedler paid a civil penalty of $200 to settle and conclude an ethics complaint filed against him with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.
Tank top turmoil: Silverton mayor’s attire instigates debate over propriety
CNN, Fox News and media outlets across the nation have been talking about Silverton in the past two weeks, and it all started with an appearance by Mayor Stu Rassmussen before students in Silverton Together’s Apple Tree Drive.
Reality TV: Silverton show still under consideration
By Jan Jackson Not long after his election results hit the national media, Silverton Mayor Stu Rasmussen, the nation’s first known transgender elected official, was approached by several production companies to possibly create a reality TV show based in Silverton. In early April, a crew from a large production company came to town and shot tape for a teaser/preview reel […]
New SACA director: Dixon Bledsoe leads community aid agency
Dixon Bledsoe needs to get juice, size 3-5 diapers, baby food in jars and sealable sandwich and quart-size bags. No, he’s not a new father with worries about meeting the needs of an infant. Instead, he is seeking those items for Silverton Area Community Aid because he wants to make sure the shelves are full with food and other supplies to meet the needs of its clients.
Community building: O’fest board seeks Mt. Angel council support
Mt. Angel Oktoberfest President John Gooley has received letters in support of constructing a new Oktoberfest Community Building from the Mt. Angel Fire District, St. Mary Catholic Church, Mt. Angel School District, Wilco, Mt. Angel Development Programs and the Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce.
Center for seniors: New grant received; project begins in August
After years of discussion, planning and hoping, ground will soon be broken on a new Senior Center at the corner of Westfield and West Main, property purchased by the City of Silverton from the Silver Falls School District.
Teacher charged: Salem police file sex abuse counts; district conducts investigation
Craig Roessler, superintendent of Silver Falls School District, issued a statement following the June 23 arrest of Sue Alderson, a teacher at Robert Frost School. She is charged with one count each of Rape I and II, Sodomy I and II and Sex Abuse I and II.
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