By Melissa Wagoner With digital photos piling up on home computers and in cellphones everywhere, photographer Annie Smith has made it her mission to get more pictures off the screen and back into people’s hands. “There’s a chemical reaction that happens when you actually touch your photos,” she pointed out. “But everything is digital now and people don’t enjoy their […]
The Silverton Mural Society installed its latest mural on April 25. It was created by Silverton artist Tonya Smithburg and commemorates the Harvey Mikkelson Steam Engine Festival – a precursor to the Great Oregon Steam-up in Brooks – that was held in Bethany from 1954 to 1966. The mural was installed in four sections on the west facade of the Silverton […]
From the Hazelnut Festival in Mount Angel to Santa’s Workshop at The Oregon Garden, from the Christmas tree lighting in downtown Silverton to the Celebration of Families and the Angel of Hope gathering, December is a time of year when what it means to be a community comes forth. Photos by Kristine Thomas and Jim Kinghorn
Clear skies helped Silverton light up in style at the annual tree lighting ceremony during December’s First Friday festivities.
Occupy Silverton participants gathered in Town Square Park on Saturday, Nov. 5. The assembly took to the streets in a march toward Chase Bank on the north side of town. Photographs by Joan Lockwood
Santa’s magic lights the Silverton tree; Mt. Angel welcomes the holiday season; and Seven Brides launches Men’s Nights Out…
Despite the rain, locals and visitors still had Bavarian-style fun at the 45th Mt. Angel Oktoberfest.
The 30th Year of Homer Davenport Days in Silverton showcased a wealth of fun activities for the town’s country boys and girls.
Raising livestock and training them for exhibition takes months of dedicated effort.
Celebrations of America’s Independence are so extensive in Mount Angel and Silverton it takes two days to fit it all in.
The Seniors of Silverton High School and John F. Kennedy High School (Mt. Angel) reach a memorable milestone.
The Silverton boys basketball team participated in the 5A State Championship in Eugene.
The Silverton boys basketball team defeated Sherwood 55-47 March 6 at home. The Foxes next head to Eugene to face Pendleton 1:30 p.m. March 11 at the University of Oregon’s Mac Court.
To his friends, he is Elmer. At Silverton High, he is St. Elmo. While he may wear different hats, Elmer Valkenaar is consistently an eager supporter of the Silverton community. The community is equally enthusiastic about him.
Around 4:50 p.m., Jan. 12, in Haiti, Scotts Mills resident Cecelia Taylor was writing in her journal while on the roof of the three-story dorm with her sister, Grace Fudge of Salem. Twins Janna and Dawna Peters, 39, of Mt. Angel, were on their bunk bed on the second floor with Janna journaling and Dawna napping. Rosie Thompson of Silverton and her 22-year-old daughter, Cierra Thompson of Mt. Angel, were on the first floor. Although physically on different levels, the same thing crossed their minds when the 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti at 4:53 p.m.
Tis the season for jolly entertainments. Festive functions drew together residents and visitors to celebrate in hometown style.
Volunteers carried, sorted and stacked donations during the Oct. 17 food drive for
Silverton Area Community Aid.
There isn’t anything like it in Silverton. Coming in at more than 200,000 square feet, Silverton High School’s new Pine Street campus is the largest structure in the city. With technology integrated into classrooms, a new media center and theater, it is one of the most technologically advanced buildings in Silverton.
The Mount Angel Oktoberfest took place September 17, 18, 19, and 20 of 2009.
A reason to come home – Homer Davenport Days in Silverton. Here are some highlights from the annual Homer Days Parade. Nearby GeerCrest Farm celebrated Homer Days with storytelling, games and exhibits at the 160 year old farm – one of Homer’s boyhood homes.
As Our Town celebrates its fifth anniversary, the staff looked into our photo archives at some of the people, places and events that make our communities special.
Mt. Angel – Fourth of July Parade, 2009 Photographs by Mike & Linda Whitmore
Silverton and Mt. Angel area students participating in the Marion County Fair, July 2009. Photographs by Kristine Thomas
Mt. Angel – John F. Kennedy High School Graduating Class of 2009 Photographs by Vince Teresi
Silverton High School Graduating Class of 2009 Photographs by Hallie Day
