By Melissa Wagoner When it comes to the Oktoberfest Dance Troupe, getting kids involved is the main priority. “[The Troupe] gives them ownership in the festival,” manager Kelly Grassman explained. “It teaches them about volunteering, giving of their time and doing something for others.” Created by a small group of women in 1990 the O’Fest Dance Troupe has grown exponentially during the […]
By Brenna Wiegand To recognize their decades of volunteer service, Jim and Marilyn Hall were chosen as Mount Angel’s First Citizens for 2014. They also celebrate their 40-year anniversary this year with eight kids ages 14-38 and 12 grandchildren. Though Marilyn led Vacation Bible School for 25 years and has hosted a Bible study for 10 years, she is best […]
By Jo Garcia-Cobb “I’ve never seen anything like it,” a visitor from Eugene said while admiring Mount Angel’s traveling Nativity scene in front of a home on East College Street. She and her husband were driving by when they spotted the life-sized créche, decided to stop, and take a closer look. “What a labor of love!” she exclaimed, while examining […]
The first thing Teresa Bryant, Marilyn Hall and Bev Fleckenstein say about receiving this year’s Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce’s Helping Hands Award is “Nann should be in here with us!” Their theory is that Nann Fleck figures she got her due when she and husband Don received the First Citizens Award in 2003 and nominated her dedicated cohorts for this award.
