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‘The Pub Players’: Traditional Irish music band takes root at brewery

By Brenna Wiegand Violinist Eadie Anelli moved to Silverton 17 years ago, grateful to land in an “ideal situation” teaching music and beginning orchestra in the Salem-Keizer School District. As she acquainted herself with Silverton’s music community Anelli  pitched in when she could, including hiring musical entertainment for Silverton’s Fine Arts and Wine & Jazz festivals. Along the way she […]

Harry’s whistlin’: Lessons in hard work, fun times

I’ve had a lot of jobs over the years. I was a dishwasher at the Woolworths luncheonette in the King of Prussia, Pennsylvania shopping mall; a bass player in several rock bands; a newspaper reporter and editor; a stock broker and financial planner… I’m sure I left out a few. But one of the best jobs I ever had was […]

Money matters: Silver Falls teacher contract negotiations continue

By Brenna Wiegand Silver Falls School District and Silver Falls Education Association have hammered out many of the union’s requests for verbiage and policy changes to their 2019-2020 contract. Since the parties have yet to reach a settlement, teachers are working under the two-year 2017-2019 contract. On Nov. 20 they addressed the salary schedule in earnest, and though Silver Falls […]

Football lessons: Foxes fall to Thurston in 5A state semifinals

There are 35 teams in Class 5A football in Oregon. Only four of them advanced to the semifinals and played Nov. 23 amid the glorious collegiate sports splendor of Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Silverton was one of them. The Foxes lost, 44-14, to defending champion Thurston and finished 10-2 in their third year under coach Josh Craig. It was the […]

Jason’s legacy: An update on Fall Line’s next chapter

Editor’s note: We thought our readers would be interested in this update about the future of Silverton’s own bike, skate and snow sports shop – Fall Line – posted by Lisa Sinclair. Here is what’s happening with Fall Line. Exciting news! In 2002 when Jaiven Franz was only two years old, Jason Franz opened Fall Line. He used to tell […]

Hitting the trail: Taking running off-road

By Melissa Wagoner Running can get boring, treadmills, tracks, even sidewalks – it can all start to feel like the same routine day in and day out. But there’s a way to break out of the monotony and reconnect with nature at the same time – trail running. “Trail running would technically be considered anything off the road,” Amy Ullan, […]

November Briefs

Jazzercise Thanksgiving benefit celebrates 30th year Silverton Jazzercise will hold its 30th Thanksgiving morning benefit class for Silverton Area Community Aid on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. at the Silverton Community Center, 421 S. Water St., Silverton. Admission is $5 or three food items; all proceeds going to the SACA food bank. “This class has become a real community […]

Jar of Awesome: An easy way to capture your family’s best memories

“Enjoy this time because it’ll be over before you know it,” is possibly the single most cruel sentence one can utter to a new parent, yet the compulsion to say it is hard to resist. I’ve said it – many times – and even as it leaves my mouth I wish I could take it back. Because, what could be […]

Intentional community: Evans Oaks site gets underway

By Melissa Wagoner “So often we dream about how we might want our future to form and most of the time that is as close as we get; dreaming.”  This line was part of a speech Lisa Leslie – a founding member of Evans Oaks, an intentional community currently under construction in Silverton – gave at a recent groundbreaking celebration […]

Briefs August 2019

Canyonview director Kinman steps down Canyonview Camp has announced that Chris Kinman will be leaving the executive director position after this camping season at the end of August. The board of directors of BTI said it appreciates the years of service and sacrifice Chris provided to Canyonview, first as associate director, and more recently as executive director. John Walker will […]

Next of Kin: In-law duo to celebrate 100th performance at Oregon Garden

By Nancy Jennings It is unusual to see the words “in-laws” and “harmony” used in the same sentence. But for Alan Mickelson and Lou Mickelson (20 years his junior), those exact words define who they are and what they do. Aptly named “Next of Kin,” this father-in-law/daughter-in-law singing duo have been entertaining local audiences for five years. Alan plays the […]

Mural pluralism: Silverton’s public art remains vivid thanks to volunteers

By Brenna Wiegand Silverton’s beautifully done and scrupulously maintained murals are drawing attention, both at home and abroad. For the first time, Silverton Mural Society is exhibiting at the Silverton Fine Arts Festival Aug. 17-18. “It is really nice of them to invite us,” Vince Till, mural society vice president said. “We’re going to set up some brick and concrete […]

State champions: Silverton JBO takes title

For the first time ever a Silverton JBO team has taken home a state title. The program’s Minor American squad, nicknamed the “Wild Bunch,” edged Glencoe 13-12 on July 14 to take the championship at Dierickx Field in Gladstone. Silverton went undefeated in the tournament, downing Central 13-3, Tualatin 16-6 and Banks 12-9 to advance to the title contest. Head […]

Out of the ashes: Silver Falls ecosystem shows signs of natural re-growth

By Melissa Wagoner It has been a year since the Silver Creek Fire burned approximately 30 acres of forest near Camp Silver Creek, in Silver Falls State Park. Presumably ignited by lightning – the sparks of which smoldered for some time before dry, hot weather caused it to spread – smoke from the fire was first reported on July 12, […]

Something for the Soul August 2019

Silver Falls Library reveals Book Cart Drill Team The Silver Falls Library Book Cart Drill Team will perform for the first time in the Homer Davenport Parade, Aug. 3 beginning at 10 am. Comprised of library staff, the seven member team will execute routines with book carts. “The purpose of a library book cart drill team is to show the […]

July 3 celebration set to dazzle

The Oregon Garden Foundation will host its annual  Silverton Day Celebration presented by Roth’s Fresh Markets on July 3 at The Oregon Garden. Festivities include a fireworks show, live music by The Flextones and 3Rivers Crossing, family activities and great food from local vendors, along with beer and wine. The celebration kicks off at 5 p.m., with food and drink […]

Hands that preserve: HistoriCorps volunteers come to Silver Falls

By Melissa Wagoner Preserving historic structures isn’t a job just anyone can – or should – do, according to Ryan Prochaska a Historic Preservation Professional. The expertise, equipment and time needed are something few contractors possess. But with the help of HistoriCorps – a non-profit dedicated to maintaining historic structures for public use across the United States – now anyone […]

A record spring: Foxes, Trojans shine at state track

The Silverton High track and field teams turned in superb performances May 24-25 at the OSAA Class 5A state championships in Gresham. The Foxes’ girls team finished second behind North Salem, while the boys squad took third behind North Bend and Ashland. “This is the highest placing for the girls since I have been coaching,” coach Erik Cross told Our […]

David Wayne Jenks: Feb. 2, 1935 – May 19, 2019

David Jenks was born to Aasel and Mabel Jenks in Woods Cross, Utah. When he was still small, they moved to Heyburn, Idaho, where he went to elementary and high school. He married Clara Korb in 1951. They had three children. During their marriage, he was drafted into the US Army and served at Ladd Air Force Base in Fairbanks, […]

Speaking up for success: Debate prepares for competition, life

By Nancy Jennings Stephen McClanahan is all about communication. The 24-year-old Salem resident, a 2013 graduate from Silverton High School, is now a co-coach with his former Speech and Debate teacher, Katie Kantrowitz. Now in her sixth year of teaching Speech and Debate, Kantrowitz, 30, recalled observing McClanahan’s steady and enthusiastic progress. “I became his teacher in his senior year. […]

Befriending the falls: Volunteers enjoy perks at Silver Falls State Park

By Melissa Wagoner Susan Ransom’s enthusiasm for Silver Falls State Park is palpable. Get her talking about the waterfalls and the people who visit them and she is all smiles. “What’s not to love?” she asked. “The beauty, the peace, the stillness – most  people can’t even use their phones up here.” A native of California, Ransom has yearned to […]

Wash, dry, repeat: Couple volunteers at laundry program for homeless

By Nancy Jennings Sporting bright orange T-shirts with the words “WASH DAY” on them, Bob and Virginia Widing are easily identified at Silverton’s Laundry Depot. Since last May, the Molalla couple began showing up at the laundromat every other Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 – 4:30. They welcome area homeless attend to washing and drying their own laundry. Quarters aren’t required. […]

200,000 meals served Community dinner reaches milestone

By Nancy Jennings Feb. 20 was a special evening. Silverton’s First Christian Church served its 200,000th meal at their Wednesday Community Dinner. With the dining area decorated with seven white star-shaped balloons, the momentous occasion took place close to 5:30 p.m. while the chicken pot pie was being served. “The place was packed. While we were eating and chatting, we […]

Avast! Youth perform at Brush Creek

Brush Creek kicks off the 2019 season with this year’s children and youth performance. The Pirate Paradise: Legend of Libertalia opens its three-weekend run on Friday, Feb, 22, with evening performances at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The show is directed by Linda Zellner, assisted by Emily Wood. It is based on […]

February Briefs

Conservation district holds native plant sale The 17th annual Marion Soil and Water Conservation District Native Plant Sale and Scholarship Fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bauman’s Farm and Garden, 12989 Howell Prairie Road, Gervais. Profits from the sale fund the Stan Vistica Memorial Scholarship which is awarded yearly to two students from […]