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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Support for Kosel As a candidate for Mt. Angel City Council, Jim Kosel brings strong leadership skills and a willingness to bring back teamwork to our city council. Jim currently serves on the city budget committee and understands the financial restrictions facing our city. His goals include working with the council to create more jobs and affordable housing and searching […]
Silverton Area Community Aid 421 S. Water St. 9 a.m. to noon Monday – Friday, except Thursdays. Fourth Tuesday of the month open 5 to 7 p.m. 503-873-3446 By Jan Jackson Once again there is a need for nonperishable food to be donated to Silverton Area Community Aid, and a hope that community members will give whatever they can to […]
By Cambria Roth Silverton High School students invite the community to celebrate the 2008 Homecoming from Oct. 21 to 24. Students are eager to celebrate a week of festivities, including the Homecoming Dance with a Hollywood theme and dress-up days as cowboys, Hollywood stars, animals from movies and black and orange. Students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade are invited […]
By Dixon Bledsoe Silverton Coffee Station Christy Peters has made the career switch from bookkeeper to barista of Silverton Coffee Station, 206 S. Water St. Hours are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Peters and her husband, Daryl, bought the coffee shop in July. Along with a wide array of […]
New or “gently used” coats, hats, gloves, mittens and scarves are being collected for families in need. They will be given to local children, through high school. All sizes are needed. Donations may be dropped off through Oct. 24 at: Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1159 Oak St.; Silverton Together, 421 S. Water St.; Silver Falls Library, 410 S. Water St.; Les Schwab […]
Silverton High School students trick-or-treating on Halloween night are hoping they don’t get any candy. Instead, they are setting their sights on something with a little more nutritional substance – nonperishable food such as canned fruits and vegetables, soups, beans, tomato sauce, rice and pasta. Seniors Garrison Schmidt and Christi Zollner invite high school students to meet at 5 p.m. […]
ilverton Mayor Ken Hector loves having a good time, plain and simple. And when that “good time” results in thousands of dollars being raised for worthwhile causes, enabling him to play Santa right after the holidays, it’s better yet.
The Mayor’s Ball, also known as Ken’s Soiree, is coming back for the 16th time on Oct. 18 and everyone has a personal invitation from the mayor himself.
After months of anticipation and a few delays, The Oregon Garden Resort opened for business Wednesday, Sept. 24. The lodge, conference center, restaurant and spa complex is owned and operated by Moonstone Properties. The resort’s marketing program is expected to bring many visitors to Silverton.
John F. Kennedy and Silverton High Schools are running at full speed now that the new school year has started and coaching positions have been filled.
Kevin Moffatt, the athletic director at Kennedy is excited about the volleyball year with the hiring of Sarah Sprauer as head coach.
She is joined by assistants Jessica Bottaro and Erin Jasper. Sprauer is also a Mt. Angel Middle School social studies teacher, and Bottaro teaches the same subject at the high school.
Silverton Farmers’ Market is holding an art contest to obtain an image to be featured on a reusable canvas market bag available next season.
“Many of our customers already use cloth bags. We want to offer an attractive bag that features the work of a local artist,” Market Manager Courtney Basile said. “I think our customers will appreciate having something unique that represents Silverton’s art and agriculture, while lessening the impact on the environment.”
Glance over the Towne House Restaurant & Lounge menu, and you’ll notice right away an emphasis on plain ol’ American food. Towne House is known for its huge array of sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chicken and seafood, as well as its farm-style breakfasts. There’s something here for nearly everyone.
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright was a “foodie” say organizers of a fundraiser benefiting the Gordon House – the only Wright-designed building open to the public in the Pacific Northwest. The event’s planners point to Wright’s innovations for a small but functional kitchen he designed to be efficient, convenient and inspirational for food preparation.
Wright designed the home for Conrad and Evelyn Gordon, who built the house on their Clackamas County farm in 1964. To raise funds to maintain the Gordon House, now located next to The Oregon Garden in Silverton, there will be an evening of food and wine, a silent auction and a drawing with a “wine wall.”
