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Distinguished Service – Meg Feicht’s commitment recognized

By Brenna Wiegand Meg Feicht – better known as Teacher Meg to generations of kids and their families – was bestowed the Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Service Award for 2022 at its First Citizens Awards Gala on Feb. 25. Feicht began leading classes focusing on kids and families nearly 25 years ago as a volunteer for the YMCA. […]

Time for play: Parenting coaches offer summer tips for enjoying the break

By Melissa Wagoner Summer in Oregon is fantastic for so many reasons but one of the biggest can be the additional time many parents get to spend connecting with their children once the schools have closed. But that time can also feel overwhelming with so many hours to fill and kids who – let’s face it – don’t always get […]

Roman holiday: Preschool teacher receives gift of a lifetime

By Melissa Wagoner Gather in Silverton was packed to the brim on June 8 – but this was no typical lunchtime crowd. Seated in the middle at a table chosen for its bird’s eye view of the door was Margaret Feicht – Teacher Meg to her students – and all around her were the parents, children and friends she has […]