By Kristine Thomas Whether it is being a “lunch buddy” to a middle school student, volunteering with the Virtue First Foundation or playing a team sport, senior Blake Traeger strives to make a difference in his community. Respected by his peers and adults in the Mount Angel community for his leadership roles at Kennedy High School, his church and volunteer […]
By Steve Ritchie 2013 Mount Angel First Citizen Dick Hoffer’s philosophy of community service is characteristic of the man himself: succinct, full of common sense and straight to the point. When asked why he chose to run for the Mount Angel School Board in 1990, Hoffer said, “It was get involved or go to the back of the bus. You […]
By Brenna Wiegand In declaring Bochsler True Value Hardware 2013 Business of the Year, Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce states: “Outstanding customer service for more than 100 years is greatly appreciated by their customers far and wide.” How does that look, beyond the fundraisers and donations? “I was new to town and I needed something for my clothesline,” Nann Fleck […]
