Candidates of character I am a resident of Silverton and have grandchildren that attend or have attended Eugene Field School. I have known Jennifer Hannan for over 15 years. Jennifer Hannan is a person of impeccable character. I believe that she loves her school and her students. I totally agree with her statement “To expect me and my staff to be excluded […]
Elks’ scholarship winners Silverton High School senior William Ward received the Most Valuable Student for the Boys and Valencia Vazquez-Trejo, also from Silverton High School, received the Most Valuable Student for the girls at the local Elks Scholarship contest. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship and the right to advance to the district contest. There also were eight scholarships of […]
Garden Christmas a success The Oregon Garden has just experienced its most exciting December yet, with the second Christmas in the Garden event. We are so happy to share with you that our attendance almost doubled from last year, with 22,587 people visiting. Thank you to each person who came and helped make Christmas in the Garden a magical experience […]
Disappointed in The Man I was appalled after reading the “Man About Town” article in Dec. 15 Our Town. The story he listed as his “favorite” Christmas story is both inappropriate and untrue. The inaccuracies include not only the actual name of the perpetrator but also the extent of the injuries and what occurred in the event. I would be interested to know […]
Fix Eugene Field I took advantage of the Eugene Field open house on Oct. 3. I expected it to be a dreadful experience after all the negative publicity. Instead, I found a very charming school. Of course a 93-year-old building will need repairs and upgrading if it has not been maintained. No bad smells, wide halls, classrooms decorated by […]
Facts support bond I’m writing to express concerns about the recent misinformation that is circulating about the cost of the upcoming school bond measure. Recently, Mr. Gene Pfeifer shared an incorrect estimate of annual property taxes related to the proposed school bond. His estimate, which also appears in the voter pamphlet, is likely to confuse citizens as it is based […]
Research facts before voting If your home was unhealthy for your family due to particulate matter, plumbing, electrical, structural and ventilation problems and it cost too much to appropriately repair everything what would you do? You would find a new, safe home to keep your family safe/healthy. This is why we need to vote Yes on Measure 24-369 to pass […]
Bond will not raise taxes The Silver Falls School Bond measure boils down to: 1. Move the little children out of the 92-year-old Eugene Field which has been declared unsafe in an earthquake. 2. Funding much needed maintenance, upgrades and safety measures for all of our schools. The Citizens Advisory Board worked closely with the school board to develop this bond […]
Aug. 4, 2009 To the Editor: After last night’s council meeting, I finally heard clearly the meaning of what you all were telling me. When you were saying: “Stu, we disapprove of your choice in attire,” I was incorrectly hearing “Stu, you can’t be yourself – you must dress like a man.” It took a while to sink through my […]
