Seventeen-year-old Karina Padilla was named Silverton Together’s Volunteer of the Year, the first time a youth has received the honor. Karina has volunteered for years for Silverton Together in many different events and fundraisers.
The other awardees were Sam Sloper, Adult Volunteer of the Year, Zeniff Women, Organization of the Year; City of Silverton, Business of the Year. The awards event was sponsored by Silverton Hospital.
By Stephen Floyd For many Silvertonians, The Home Place Restaurant represents a rite of passage. It’s where they got to have their first big birthday party, where numerous teenagers got their first jobs, where generations of athletes gathered for pre- and post-game celebrations. Co-owner Debbie Bennett said the establishment is old enough now that customers bring their own families, talking […]
Spring is right around the corner, time for wineries to shake off the winter sleep. Because most local wineries are small, family-owned affairs, many close for the winter. As we finish up the winter pruning, we reopen the tasting rooms and release new wines. Go to www.eastvalleywine.com for information to plan a tour or to purchase local wine. Pudding River […]
For Barb Rue, hair styling is a family affair. The owner of Barb’s Hair, Etc. grew up around salons. Her mother, Evelyn Vearrier, cut hair at the same location at 114 N. Water St. in Silverton, and always had hair salons in her home.
