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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Jim Kinghorn Breaking News – (insert breaking glass sound here) Silverton made the list of Budget Travel Magazine’s top 10 coolest small towns in America and was the only town on the west coast to do so. Of course, we already knew we were pretty cool but it is nice to let everyone else in on the secret. Is […]
By Jim Kinghorn STOP READING THIS and back away from the Our Town … go immediately to your computer (it’s the box with the blinky lights) and do a Yagoogle search for Budget Travel magazine. Then, scroll down and click on “Vote for America’s Coolest Small Towns” and vote for good ‘ol Slivertown. Vote, add some comments, then vote again […]
By Jim Kinghorn The Man has gotta ask…is there anyone left out there that wants either Gordon Smith or Jeff Merkley to be our senator?…Didn’t think so… Silverton Hospital recently announced plans to expand its emergency room so you can feel free to injure yourself more often. Also in news from the hill, did you know there as many as […]
Silverton Hospital Foundation development director Don Russo recently accepted a similar position with Chemeketa Community College. During his nine years at the hospital, Don was responsible for bringing in millions of dollars that have helped make the facility the asset that it is today. Join The Man in wishing Don good luck in his new position. Congratulations are in order […]
Pete Buffington reports that his Abiqua Wind Vineyard’s 2007 Mueller Thurgau recently won a double gold medal in an international competition in San Francisco. Their 2006 Early Muscat also won a double gold at last year’s event, proving that there is quite an emerging wine region on the east side of I-5. The Man says to quit yer “wining” and […]
