By James Day Kyle Palmer, who has been a fixture in Silverton community affairs for most of this century, is retiring from the political arena. Palmer, who is midway through his second full term as mayor, announced Jan. 30 via social media that he is retiring from elected office at the end of this term. Palmer also answered questions from […]
A few years ago, a man named Larry Platt auditioned for American Idol with an original hit (that later sold millions), “Pants on the Ground”, which made fun of young men and boys who wore their pants halfway down their bottoms with their underwear exposed. Many of us have done the same, shaking our heads. Jason Franz likely said, “My […]
The Silverton City Council voted unanimously Oct. 6 to name the Silverton skatepark in honor of community leader and former councilor Judy Schmidt, who died Oct. 1 from Creuztfelt-Jacob Disease. The Judy Schmidt Memorial Skatepark, 115 Westfield St., near the Silverton Senior Center, honors her active role in campaigning for the skatepark, as well as her dedication to community service. […]
By Dixon Bledsoe It’s painfully ironic – a disease that occurs in one out of a million people has struck “a one in a million person.” That’s how a co-worker describes Judy Schmidt, director of volunteer services for Silverton Health. One in a million. In September, Schmidt, whose decades of devoted community service has led to near iconic status […]
Whether on the Web, on the streets or in the paper, true to form, Silverton does not lack for community involvement. The drawn-out process of determining – from an array of choices – how best to proceed with a downtown rejuvenation project – is a prime example of the type of citizenry that characterizes Silverton.
The three Silverton mayoral candidates actually have much in common. Kyle Palmer, Stu Rasmussen and Judy Schmidt all grew up in Silverton and graduated from Silverton High. Each possesses a long track record of community service; a term often taken for granted, but as a way of life, it is rare indeed.
If you want to see Judy Schmidt’s eyes light up, just ask about her grandkids. “Family is the most important thing in my life and has had the biggest influence on who I am and who I strive to be,” she said. “My husband Bill is my best friend and his support and love has sustained me through good and bad times.”
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 […]
