Home-town gal Christy Peters and her husband, Daryl, are shaking up the Coffee Station – a former mid-century gasoline station overlooking Silver Creek in downtown Silverton – with their coffee drinks, Italian sodas, fruit smoothies, and, oh yes, milkshakes.
So, who did you vote for? Was it Barack Obiden or John McPalin? I have to say, I was tempted to withhold my vote this year. Either that, or I should have voted for my cat, Eddy. At least I expect him to ignore me.
Vote for Beyer for Mt. Angel council We are writing this letter in support of our brother, Darren Beyer, for Mt. Angel City Council. We know Darren to be a hard-working, responsible and reliable person. He is very generous with his time, always willing to help others. These qualities, in addition to his strong character and his impartiality in making […]
The Silver Falls Library presents a bright ’n’ shiny image these days in its exterior paint in a soft shade of gray accented with dark blue. Gone is the monochromatic beige and darker beige trim of the synthetic stucco siding that greeted library patrons since the building was finished nearly 12 years ago. And more change is ahead.
Still ecstatic following her big win on TV’s The Price is Right earlier in October, Cathy Whitney of Silverton watched the first broadcast of the show at a gathering in the Towne House Restaurant on Oct. 21.
Brenda Sturdevant hasn’t been manager at Silverton Together long, but her knowledge of family support, experience in community work and her enthusiastic way of looking at things brightens the organization’s future. Sturdevant, a proponent of Silverton Together, its staff and the community, is looking forward to her tenure as manager.
If money is getting tight or time is running short, reach for a wonderful 1970’s-era electrical kitchen appliance that cooks your meal for you while you are off at work, sleeping or otherwise engaged – a slow cooker.
A project is under way to consider placing a Silverton neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places. Heritage homes on Fiske, Coolidge and West Main streets have been proposed to become the Coolidge Neighborhood Historic District.
You Can’t Take It with You A Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman comedy Silverton High School Theater 802 Schlador St. 7 p.m. Nov. 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 9 Tickets: Students and senior citizens $3 and adults $5, available at the door. By Kathy Cook Hunter You Can’t Take It with You, a madcap […]
By Winnie Bolton My, oh my, how the world is changing for the better! Wouldn’t it be fantastic if just one day we could wake-up to hear those words over our airwaves or read them in our newspapers instead of the malaise the world renders us? The bad news often makes it difficult to lift the veil that blurs the […]
Where can you “shoot” a turkey without firing any shoots? One place to try your luck is the 68th annual Mt. Angel American Legion Post #89 Turkey Shoot on Nov. 8 and 9 at the club’s headquarters, 220 College St., Mt. Angel.
It is customary for an outgoing prioress in the Benedictine community at Queen of Angels Monastery to take a sabbatical after completing the rigors of four or eight years serving in leadership. Sr. Dorothy Jean Beyer, OSB, completed her second stint as prioress in June 2007 and, after serving in this role for 16 of the past 20 years, she was definitely ready for some respite and renewal before assuming a new position as director of Shalom Prayer Center.
Last month, Silverton Church of the Nazarene celebrated three major anniversaries: the denomination’s 100th, the church’s 35th and the pastor’s 10th. On Oct. 5, the Silverton church joined with 18,000 other Nazarene churches in 151 world areas to commemorate the founding of the Church of the Nazarene.
Doreen Kelly of Silverton Together is looking for adults who want to make a difference by being a mentor to children in their community. Right now, she said, she has 20 adults who are eager to participate in Silverton Together’s Operation Starfish Mentor program.
There’s excitement in the faces of the nine children participating in stimulating after-school activities. In a safe environment with adult supervision, they are enjoying learning experiences and getting a little tutoring, if needed.
By Brenna Wiegand In his 10 years on Silverton’s Planning Commission, Eric Stroup has never seen an outpouring so large or so emotionally charged as that which arose in a matter of days in opposition to a land-use proposal by Quikrete Companies Inc. “When the public comes out en masse it’s our job to listen,” said Stroup. Yet responding to […]
Matthew Branstetter recently graduated from the Oregon Army National Guard Officer Candidate School and promoted to the grade of second lieutenant. He has served 10 years in the Oregon National Guard and was a staff sergeant prior to enrolling in the year-long course. His service has included a tour of duty in Iraq in 2005 – 2006, a deployment to […]
By Kristine Thomas In August, Robert Frost Elementary School in Silverton learned it did not meet the Average Yearly Progress requirements outlined under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. This month, the school received an “Exceptional” rating on its report card from the Oregon Department of Education. The discrepancy between the two ratings is an example of the flaws […]
By Vern Holmquist There’s something new and delightful in our town. Just across from the Glockenspiel and back of Spoletto’s Pizza is a little Mt. Angel shop displaying the art of local wood carvers. The skill and artistic quality will astound you. On display you will see carvings of very interesting characters, turned bowls of exotic woods, beautiful wall pieces, […]
By Dixon Bledsoe This is a volatile economic time. The public is scared, government and financial officials seem to be pointing blame at others and there’s no clear way out of the situation. In trying to understand the issue and to plan for the future, straight talk in easy-to-understand terms is more welcome than ever. Investment Certified Financial Planner™ […]
At the next meeting of Silverton Country Historical Society, Judy Lowery will talk about a statewide project, Oregon 150, which celebrates Oregon’s admission as a state 150 years ago. The public presentation takes place at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in the SCHS museum, 428 S. Water St., Silverton. Lowery, an educator, will talk about sesquicentennial activities, which will run […]
By Dixon Bledsoe The Silverton chapter of Lions Club recently celebrated 70 years of service in the community, and there is no end in sight. Otto Stadeli, chapter president for the fourth time, said the 70th anniversary party was a smash hit. More than 80 people attended the Oct. 2 event at United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall. Along with dinner […]
By Linda Whitmore Six candidates are running in the Nov. 4 election to fill seats on the Silverton City Council. Filing for the three positions are Ronald J. Butcher, an insurance agent since 1981; Deborah “Deb” Harroun, who works in sales and membership at The Oregon Garden; Sherry Hoefel, director at Ingenix; Kyle Palmer, veterinary practice manager at Silver Creek […]
By Ariele Schaecher If someone said a 17-year-old girl could keep JFK High School students silent for an hour, one might think that girl had magical powers. On Sept. 19, JFK students attended an assembly called “Rachel’s Challenge,” where they learned about the life of Rachel Joy Scott, the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. […]
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 […]
