By James Day Silverton installed a new mayor and four new councilors on Monday, Jan. 9, signaling the beginning of a new political era in town. Jason Freilinger, who had served as council president, was sworn in as mayor, replacing Kyle Palmer, whose elected office experience dates to 2004. In addition, outgoing councilors Jim Sears, Dana Smith and Crystal Neideigh […]
By Brenna Wiegand Hard to believe half a dozen years have passed since the middle school after-school program began. At the time, local pastors saw a need for something constructive to fill the 3-6 p.m. gap for kids who haven’t much going on otherwise. They formed the Silverton Middle School After-School Activities Program – ASAP – and held it at […]
Some amazing volunteers are need to assist with ASAP, an after-school program for middle school students in the Silver Falls School District. The program is 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year at the Immanuel Lutheran gym. ASAP provides a meal, academic assistance and engaging activities for our students while seeking to establish relationships with positive […]
The first Under the Chandelier Ball raised $38,000 for ASAP, After School Activities Program in Silverton. That’s 88 percent of the program’s operating costs for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Held on March 14 as a tribute to the late Susan Goschie Denny, the fundraiser had a limit of 128 attendees and the event sold out. The Under the Chandelier Ball […]
Under the Chandelier, an ASAP benefit and tribute to Susan Goschie Denny Saturday, March 14, 6 p.m., Silverton Elks Lodge Tickets: $50, contact: [email protected] By Kristine Thomas Her friends could have let her idea fade away. Except, that’s not their style of friendship. They know what they are planning is probably not exactly how Susan Goschie Denny envisioned it should be, […]
After School Activities Program Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N. Church St. Beginning Jan. 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 – 6 p.m. Register, donate, volunteer or for information: www.asapsilvertonor.org, e-mail [email protected] or call 503-873-2044. By Brenna Wiegand Middle school students will no longer have the excuse there is nothing to do after school and no where to go – at least […]
