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Hoffer service award: Rick Schiedler honored for commitment to city

By Don Murtha After a lifetime of community service, Mount Angel’s former Mayor Rick Schiedler is ready to sit back and enjoy playing with his four grandchildren, working in his woodshop and being outdoors. “I’ve always been involved since I was a kid and picked corn for my parents for the Oktoberfest booth,” Schiedler said. “It was my parents’ philosophy […]

Hunt vs. City of Mt. Angel: Judge rules termination process valid

The case of former City Administrator Jim Hunt versus the City of Mt. Angel was resolved in the city’s favor Oct. 6. Judge Paul L. Lipscomb made his decision on a core issue – the interpretation of the termination provisions of Hunt’s employment contract.

Council fires, hires: Pete Wall appointed interim administrator

By Kristine Thomas Pete Wall will officially begin work as Mt. Angel’s interim city administrator Feb. 17. Wall replaces Jim Hunt who the city council placed on paid administrative leave Feb. 2. Meanwhile, the city attorney Chris Crean and Hunt’s attorney Don Kelley are negotiating a separation agreement. As of  Feb. 10, Kelley said a settlement had not been reached. […]

Mayor’s goals: Rick Schiedler eager to serve Mt. Angel

Rick Schiedler was sworn in as Mt. Angel’s mayor on Jan. 5, replacing Tom Bauman who was mayor for six years. Schiedler ran unopposed for office and is joined on the council by newly-elected councilors Kelly Grassman, Andrew Otte and Darren Beyer and returning councilors Mike Donohue and Ray Eder.  A council member is sought fill the seat vacated by […]

Two new mayors: Silverton and Mt. Angel elect new leaders

The city of Silverton has a new mayor for the first time in 16 years. According to unofficial election results, Stu Rasmussen defeated incumbent Ken Hector by 1,988 votes to 1,512. Small business owner Jim Squires ran a distant third with 321 votes. Rasmussen has served as mayor twice before – 1988-1990 and 1990-92. He has been a city councilor […]