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Caring for community: Rosemary Smith, Volunteer of the Year

By Kristine Thomas Mount Angel resident Rosemary Smith has a reputation. She’s known as a woman who can be counted on to help out whenever and wherever. The Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce has chosen Rosemary Smith 2015 Volunteer of the Year. A humble woman, Smith does what she can to benefit her community. She has served 32 years as […]

Oktoberfest Joy: Superintendent kept the fountain flowing

By Brenna Wiegand Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce has named Troy Stoops a 2014 Volunteer of the Year for his work on the community fountain. Superintendent of the Mount Angel School District, he’s also been the guy who cleans  “Oktoberfest Joy” in the center of town. He has kept an eye on the fountain and performed monthly maintenance, cleaning the […]

Volunteerism: Jerri Halter’s many avenues of service applauded

By Melissa Wagoner Jerri Halter couldn’t have been more surprised to find out she was named 2014 Volunteer of the Year by the Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce. “I didn’t believe it. I was surprised. Thoroughly shocked,” she said. But when asked if it felt good to be recognized, she gave a resounding, “Yes.” Halter, who was born in Saint […]