The annual “celebration of Silverton’s amazing volunteer spirit” will be held Saturday, Feb. 17 in The Oregon Garden’s J. Frank Schmidt Pavilion, 879 W. Main St., Silverton. The event showcases what’s special in the Silverton community and the impact volunteerism can have in a small town. Honorees for 2023 include: Laura Wanker – First Citizen John Friedrick – Distinguished Service […]
By Stephen Floyd Former Silverton Mayor Kyle Palmer said The Lucky Leaf was a shoo-in for 2022 Business of the Year. Though some may bristle at the notion of a cannabis dispensary being recognized for excellence, Palmer said the shop and co-owner Colby Jackson have risen above cynical stereotypes. “Colby [Jackson] is a Silverton native and chose to make an […]
By Brenna Wiegand Former Silverton Police Chief Rick Lewis was shocked to hear he’d was chosen to receive Silverton’s 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award. He never expected to receive such an award. He said to his wife Pat: “Wow – they remember me?” “He’s just an amazing man, when you look at what he did for our police department and how […]
By Brenna Wiegand Raise a pint to Seven Brides Brewing, Silverton’s Business of the Year. They started as some homegrown guys with a homebrew so good the family said they ought to bottle it. In 2008, Josiah Kelley, Jeff DeSantis and Ken DeSantis opened Seven Brides Brewing in Jeff’s shop. Eighteen months later they slipped into 1,100 square feet behind […]
By Kristine Thomas Silverton High School senior and varsity golf team captain Macy Mulholland has had drives, chips and putts land no where near where she intended the golf ball to go. She’s thankful for her father, Mark Mulholland, for teaching her not to let one bad drive ruin her entire game – a lesson she has carried with her […]
The Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2013 community award winners. They will be honored at February’s 31st annual First Citizen Banquet: First Citizen – Dick Hoffer Volunteer of the Year – Thelma Bourbonnais Business of the Year – Bochsler Hardware Future First Citizens – Emily Schmidt and Blake Traeger The awards banquet begins at 6 p.m. Monday, […]
By Kristine Thomas Silverton High School Special Education teacher Mary Rankin wants to start a new game in Silverton called the “Six degrees of Kevin Griffin.” Just like the game the “Six degrees of Kevin Bacon,” Rankin explained, people in Silverton can find a way in six or less acquaintances to connect to Griffin. From working at Roth’s Fresh Market where […]
By Brenna Wiegand Silverton’s 2013 First Citizen Kyle Palmer wishes all kids could enjoy the type of upbringing he did. Palmer, 47, has been the practice manager at Silver Creek Animal Clinic since 1998 and is a certified vet tech specializing in animal dentistry. For 28 years, he has managed Evans Valley Stables and is director of Northwest Equine Practitioner’s […]
By Brenna Wiegand Mount Angel’s 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Orville Roth, founder of Roth’s Fresh Markets. “My relationship with Mount Angel goes back 46 years, when Paul DeShaw and other local people started a committee to have an Oktoberfest in Mount Angel,” Roth said. “Who would have ever thought it would be what it is today?” He was […]
By Don Murtha Food drives, programs for school children, donations for St. Joseph’s Shelter, a Halloween costume party, reading programs for local schools, a Back to School supplies drive , a community Health and Wellness fair, – the list of community support projects grows long at Mount Angel Towers. For all of this and more, the community awards committee chose […]
Community awards were announced by the Silverton Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 8. Winners will be honored at the First Citizen Banquet on Feb. 9: First Citizen – Dixon Bledsoe Distinguished Service – Richard Carlson Business of the Year – Holland Collision Lifetime Achievement – Verlene Beard Future First Citizen – Selection is anticipated by Jan. 18. Stories on all […]
Bill Predeek is a humble man. He will tell you that although he is president of the Mount Angel Historical Society and one of its founders, many others have made it what it is and he could not have done it alone. He will name others who deserve the credit.
Kennedy High School senior Kaylee Aman encourages high school students to step outside their comfort zone and to try something new.
In the span of filling one gas tank, Greg Schmidt probably waves to half a dozen people who hail him with hellos or honks while traveling by Schmidt 76 in Mount Angel.
Budget cuts.
Federal and state mandates for school reform. Personnel problems. Changing technology and more budget cuts. Unifying several school districts to become the Silver Falls School District. Attempting to pass a bond. Failing to pass a bond. Finally, passing a bond. Building a new high school… As the superintendent of the Silver Falls School District, Craig Roessler has had myriad situations cross his desk – some easy to fix and some taking time.
