By Stephen Floyd When The Silverton Appeal was established in 1880, the city was barely older than the paper’s founder, 25-year-old Henry Guild. The Appeal outlasted numerous competitors during its early decades and survived two world wars, the Great Depression, the rise and fall of the Soviet Union, and the advent of the internet. But Silverton’s first and longest-running newspaper […]
As time goes on, The Man is constantly reminded that “none of us are getting any younger” and hence, the “Bucket List” comes into play. Ever since high school the Man-ette has whimsically talked of going to France so I figured the top of the list was as good a place to start as anywhere and dove in. Paris and […]
Under the header of “answers to questions nobody asked”, The Taco Bell Hotel recently opened in, where else, Southern California. “The Bell” opened to great fanfare and promised “just like our most sought after food innovation, this hotel brings something entirely new for lucky fans to experience and enjoy”….Oooo-kay…. The Man did find it odd that a picture in the […]
If you see some local parents huddled around their phones eagerly awaiting the next Snapchat-y, Instagram or Facebook-y you’ll know their child was part of the Oregon Ambassadors of Music group now touring seven European countries to make the hills alive with the sound of music. The kids, led by Frank and Mandy Petrik, all had to raise over $6,000 […]
Spring is about to spring and The Man’s thoughts turn to sunshine, warmer days and what the heck is going on in local businesses… So-o-o-o-o, here we go… Ratchet Brewing of Salem is adding a second location – in Silverton, where Seven Brides used to be, Candy Babel is going in where Silverton Jewelry was, and The Peoples Taphouse still […]
With all the great fall weather we’ve been having it doesn’t seem possible that it’s almost Christmas…The Oregon Garden will be lit by a new record 1 million lights, Silverton and Mt. Angel shoppers will be Shop Hopping for the record $1000 prize, and The Man’s favorite, the tree in Towne Square park will be lit. As if all this […]
Join your friends and family at the 26th annual Community Picnic at Coolidge McClaine Park on Aug. 24. The yearly gathering will feature a free dinner, swimming, family photos, games and music. For info call Silverton Together… Ever since Terry and Ursula Bergamo moved back east the Silverton Reservoir has been without a caretaker. With the increasing volume of visitors […]
If you can honestly say that no one you know has ever been affected by cancer then consider yourself very, very lucky and skip over this part….. The rest of us can help fight this awful disease by walking a few laps in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. This year’s 24-hour event is being held at the Chemawa […]
The Silverton Garden Club and Silverton Together invite you to the 4th annual Silverton Garden Tour. The June 9 tour will feature some of the area’s most inspired private gardens and afford you the opportunity to visit other people’s back yards without having the police called out on you. $15 advance tickets are available at Silverton Together, Chamber of Commerce […]
Now that the City of Silverton has re-purchased the Pettit property south of town, you will soon have the opportunity to rent the house for your very own. Just be aware that the decor is a little “dated”…. Which will be perfect for when you’re on the deck overlooking the lake blastin’ disco hits from the ‘70s… Alles Gute zum […]
OK, The Man has been thinking about what to say and as my fingers hover over the keyboard, I still don’t find the words…. But here goes…. Dennis Downey was my friend and I am proud to say that… And as it became very apparent to me as his days wound down and then after, hell, who wasn’t? Sure, Denny […]
If your New Year’s resolutions included (besides losing 25 lbs. you gained since resolving to lose 25 lbs. last year) more reading, then the Silver Falls Library has you covered. Oh sure, you can always walk in and take a book home with you but that is soooo 2016….. Savvy page perusers go to silverfallslibrary.org, click on the “Library 2 […]
Silverton is full of amazing volunteers. If you know someone that always goes the extra mile and deserves recognition, the Silverton Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations until Dec. 23 for First Citizen, Distinguished Service, Lifetime Achievement and Business of the Year awards. For information, award criteria and an application form, go to silvertonchamber.org If your Christmas gift giving includes […]
The Man will readily admit that doesn’t watch much Major League Baseball, the game just doesn’t move fast enough to hold my interest. But I gotta tell ‘ya the 7th game of this years World Series was one of the most riveting sporting events I have ever witnessed….with all the layers of storylines combined with the close score made for […]
By Jim Kinghorn Isn’t it great how the state highway department recently decided to honor our local history and heritage by making many of the main routes to Mount Angel back into gravel roads… Speaking of getting around here, didja notice that at long last the left turn arrow at Water and C streets has been programmed to flash yellow […]
By Jim Kinghorn One of the Silverton area’s iconic events, the Silverton Hills Strawberry Festival happens this Sunday, June 19 in Coolidge – McClaine Park. What is special this year is that another local icon, Silverton Health, has volunteered to buy your strawberry treat as a thank you during their transition to the Legacy Silverton Medical Center. Yep, you heard […]
By Jim Kinghorn The Gallon House covered bridge has been spanning the Abiqua out off Hobart Road for 100 years. To mark this historic occasion, a re-dedication ceremony will be held May 31, 1:30 p.m. Imagine the stories this grand old girl could tell…. Then again, maybe it’s a good thing bridges can’t talk…… If you’re into getting naked this […]
By Jim Kinghorn Warmer weather has once again descended on our little slice of heaven and every year, like the tulips in our neighbor to the north or the ubiquitous pollen-inducing greenery the signs of spring are popping up everywhere. Signs that will be missing this year are the usual crop of Garage Sale signs that annually spring out of […]
By Jim Kinghorn Silverton is being taken over by alien invaders. Without invitation, they have moved into the park and forested areas on the south end of town, threatening many of the long time resident’s health and well being and it’s high time we get angry and take our park back. If we stand by and let English Ivy and […]
By James Day It will be hard to “bare” the deep disappointment you’ll feel (and The Man feels your pain) when you find out that you missed the annual event for the society of skivvies, The 2016 Portland No Pants MAX Ride. Apparently the event consists of showing up to ride a MAX train with a large group of like-minded […]
By Jim Kinghorn It’s one thing to have friends, it’s another to have people appreciate what you do. It’s also another to have the respect of your peers….and get elected to lead their organization. It’s quite another to be chosen the best of the best. Join The Man in congratulating Silverton’s own Stacy Palmer, recently chosen as the Chamber of […]
By Jim Kinghorn So the Silverton City Council has determined that the future home of the Silverton Police Department will be on the old Square Deal Lumber property…. Rumors that Krispy Crème and Dunkin Doughnuts both applied for business licenses the next day couldn’t be confirmed as of press time…. The footbridge is back open and the foundations are set […]
By Jim Kinghorn Spend any time around these parts and you will realize that local folks care about their community and aren’t shy about volunteering to make it better. One such group is the Silverton Kiwanis Club that was recently recognized as a “2013-2014 Outstanding Club” at the Pacific Northwest District Convention. Way to go Kiwwwwanians, it’s good to see […]
By Jim Kinghorn If you spend much time in front of a television, chances are there will be one of those not-so-real, reality shows on. One of the least obnoxious I have found is called American Pickers where Mike and Frank travel the backroads looking for rusty treasures that they can resell. Well, it turns out that they are coming […]
By Jim Kinghorn We here at The Man news desk were saddened to hear of the recent passing of George Hauswirth. The owner (along with his wife Brenda) of Silver Creek Gallery and BreGe’ Designs, George was instrumental in starting Silverton’s First Friday Art Walks, The Silverton Fine Arts Festival, owner of the coolest underground house and maker of one […]
