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Something To Think About Goals, challenges in five voices .........4 Datebook....................................8 Passages.................................. 10 Something to Do Tidy living concepts inspire........... 12 Sports & Recreation Catching up with alums................. 13 Marketplace......................... 13 A Grin at the End............... 14 On the Cover

A year of goals made and accomplishments met.

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Smartphone and Tablet Buying Guide 9:30am Friday, Jan. 10.

Accounts and Passwords 9:30am Friday, Jan. 17.

Email Q & A 9:30am Friday, Jan. 2.

2020 HEALTHY RESET 11am Thursday, Jan. 2 with Dr. Andrea Greiner of Bountiful Health Family Medicine.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CLASS 6pm Thursday, Jan. 2.

Free for everyone.

CARD MAKING – SCRAPBOOKING 1pm Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Make and take 5 cards.

Preregistration required, call 503-873-3093. $10 for everyone.

CARD MAKING – PRESSED FLOWERS AND LEAVES 2pm Thursday, Jan. 9.

Make and take 5 cards.

Preregistration required, call 503-873-3093. $5 for everyone.

UNITED WAY VILLAGE PRESENTATION 1pm Monday, Jan. 13.

Free for everyone.

AUDIO SCREENINGS 1-4pm Monday, Jan. 13.

Provided by Advanced Hearing Services.

Free for everyone.

HEARING SEMINAR 5-6pm Monday, Jan. 13.

Provided by Advanced Hearing Services. Free for everyone.

INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS 6:30pm Tuesday, Jan. 14 with Dr. Tomas Gigena.

To preregister call 503-523-0268.

SOCIAL SECURITY SEMINAR 7pm Thursday, Jan. 16 with Mitchell & Orr. Determine when to start taking Social Security benefits. Free for everyone.

‘FREE MONEY’ SEMINARS 3pm and 6pm Wednesday, Jan. 22. Free for everyone.

‘DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS’ SERIES 3pm and 6pm Thursday, Jan. 23. Funeral planning with Unger Funeral Chapel. Free for everyone.

GARDEN CLUB 6:30pm 1st Tuesday, Jan. 7.

For details call 805-807-4385 SINGLES DINE OUT CLUB 6pm 2nd Thursday, Jan. 9.

Location TBA, call for details.

Meet and eat, all 50+ welcome. Order off menu, pay separately.

ZENITH WOMEN’S CLUB 7pm 2nd Thursday, Jan. 9.

SASI BOARD MEETING 5:30pm 2nd Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Public welcome.

VOLKSWALK GROUP 2pm 3rd Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Free for everyone.

FREE LEGAL ADVICE 9 - 11am Thursday, Jan. 23 with attorney Phil Kelly.

Call 503-873-3093 for appointment.

SUPPORT GROUPS 207 High St. Clothing, accessories and home goods at thrift shop prices.

Open Tue-Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

503-874-1154 Shop, donate, volunteer.

EVERY WEEK For regularly scheduled weekly activities, check our website or Facebook page, or call us at 503-873-3093.

LUNCH DAILY 11:30am Monday-Friday $3 donation. Menu on website. Order your lunch at least two days ahead at 503-873-6906.

Free, open to the community.

Caring Friends 7pm 1st Tuesday, Jan. 7.

If you’ve lost a child or sibling.

Parkinson’s Support 7pm 1st Thursday, Jan. 2.

Free for everyone.

Grief Support Group 9:30am 3rd Tuesday, Jan. 21. Provided by Providence Benedictine Home Health and Hospice.

Alzheimer’s Support 2pm 3rd Tuesday, Jan. 21.

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Something to Think About

Looking back, looking forward

By Melissa Wagoner There is a reason why setting New Year’s resolutions is a popular activity. As a new calendar year begins, it can feel essential to lay the groundwork for the days ahead, filling the squares with trips to the gym, the bookstore and maybe even a tropical beach. But with all that talk of the future, the past can become forgotten – those special goals already achieved no longer celebrated.

So, here’s to creating a new, New Year’s tradition, one that celebrates not just the unwritten future but also the important struggles and successes of the past because it is these, after all, upon which the future is truly built. Here are five community members doing just that.

through Spanish storybooks and other fun tools; hence, my Spanish afterschool program.”

hardly knowing yourself?” and then seeking out the answer.

Hurdles: “Finding the confidence and believing in myself was such a struggle... I started small by doing Summer Spanish camps this summer and that’s when I knew people believed in me when they started signing up their kids. I thank the community, friends and family for giving me the reassurance that I needed.”

Lessons: “Be intentional and don’t let yourself off the hook.”

Lessons: “Stay positive, ask lots of question and find mentors that can help you and guide you.”

Encouragement: “[I]f you believe in something so strong and you know you can make an impact – go for it!”

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Age: 53

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Age: 38 Goal: To start her own Spanish after-school program in Silverton.

Why: “[W]hen you take advantage of the time period in which your child is naturally learning new languages, it’s likely that they will have a much easier time learning Spanish and actually retaining what they’ve been taught

Encouragement: “It’s never too late to dream another dream or set another goal. Life is short, be apologetically yourself. And do the work to be the best version of yourself because when you do you are a better partner, co-worker, parent and/or community member.”

Why: “I think, as people, the core of each of us has a desire to be known as our true and authentic selves and to give and receive love being that whole, and authentic person.”

Goal: “I’ve reached a point in my veterinary career where I’m firing on all pistons – I have a challenging and rewarding management position, I’ve had more work published in national veterinary magazines than in any other year, and I’m able to work with several consulting clients in my spare time, advancing the things in my industry that I’m passionate about.”

Hurdles: Orr Graves said the real hurdle for her came in asking, “How can you choose a life partner when

Why: “I’ve always had to have professional growth to sustain myself, and I have to be doing work that’s

What made 2019 great: She both met and married the man of her dreams.

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Five stories of goals and breakthroughs meaningful in order to satisfy my own values.”

Hurdles: “After a jarring and unexpected job change after 26 years, I wasn’t sure what to do next. My work family had always been central to my career and moving forward without them seemed impossible,” Palmer said.

And so, “I threw a lot of stuff at the wall to see what would stick. I stepped outside my comfort zone in every way and didn’t stop exploring options until I found some that checked all/most of my boxes.”

Lessons: “To not sit around grieving until I found what was perfect. I didn’t die after being faced with something horrible and I won’t die if I have to, or choose to, take more left or right turns in the future.”

Encouragement: “Believe in yourself. The world is full of others who’d love to drain you of your value (usually in order to accommodate their own lack of self-esteem), but they absolutely can’t rob you of your integrity and

purpose unless you let their voices be louder than your own.”

Andrew Weitzman Age: 45 Goal: Return to his career as a full-time psychologist after unexplained vision loss in February 2019 left him legally blind.

Why: Andrew’s income became primary in 2017 when his wife, Sarah Weitzman, began working part-time in order to stay at home with their two young children.

Andrew and his son Max.

Hurdles: Navigating insurance referrals, HR bureaucracy, assistive technology devices, moving from a two-car family with two drivers to one vehicle and one driver, changes in family roles, Andrew’s 12 weeks in Portland spent attending the Oregon Commission for the Blind’s intensive vocational rehabilitation program.

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Lessons: Ask for help, advocate for yourself, take everything one day at a time, appreciate what you have, kids are adaptable, always click the box for long term disability (you never know when you will need it and we didn’t have it), and finally; financially prepare for unpredictable situations.

“We weren’t prepared,” Sarah Weitzman admitted. “We’re lucky. We still have our house. It was very scary, not knowing financially what might be around the corner. We’re so thankful we made it through this hurdle.”

Encouragement: “It takes persistence,” Sarah noted. “Change is a gradual process and a big part of change is practicing acceptance.”

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Lessons: “When one person says ‘no,’ never stop asking for what you want and need. Always visualize your dreams as your reality and stay true to yourself. If you truly want something, never ever give up. Surround yourself with supportive people.”

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Senior Center, 195 E Charles St. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon - Fri, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. Yoga with Tracy, 9:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center. $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Repeats Wednesdays, Fridays.

Stay Fit Exercise, 9:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center. Call 503-873-3093 for cost.

Repeats Wednesdays, Fridays.

Pickleball, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Silverton Community Center. Bring paddle if have one. All ages. No experience necessary.

Free for YMCA, Silverton Senior Center members. $5 others. Repeats 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursday; 6:30 - 9 p.m. Friday; 8 - 11 a.m. Sunday.

Resource Day Center, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Silverton Community Center. Connect to services; coffee, snacks for homeless, those close to it. 971-343-1099 Senior Meal Site, 11:30 a.m., Mt. Angel Senior Center, 195 E Charles St. Pre-order meals: 503-845-9464. Also Thursdays.

Meals-on-Wheels delivered Mon - Fri. Recovery at Noon, Noon - 1 p.m., Silverton Coffee Club, Third and High.

Every day. 503-873-1320 Line Dancing, 2:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. $3 members, $5 non-members.

Monday Meal, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Oak Street Church, 502 Oak St., Silverton. All welcome. Free. John, 503-873-5446 Yoga with Robin, 5:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. $5 members, $7 non.

Sheltering Silverton Winter Warming Shelter, 8 p.m. - 8 p.m., Oak St. Church, 502 Oak St., Silverton. Hot meal, safe place to sleep. All welcome, including pets. Open every day. 503-343-1099

Tuesday

Zumba, 8 a.m., Silverton Senior Center.

503-873-3093 Repeats Thursdays.

Clubb Massage, all day, Silverton Senior Center. Appts. & Cost: 503-873-3093 Silver Angels Foot Care, all day, Silverton Senior Center. Appts. & Cost: 503-8733093. Repeats Wednesdays.

Tai Chi, 9 a.m. & 5 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. $3 members, $4 non. Also Thursdays.

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Mt. Angel Food Bank, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.,

Mt. Angel Community Center, 195 E Charles St. Also Wednesday, Thursday. 503-845-6998

Toddler Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Mt. Angel

Public Library. Reading, singing, exploring new stories for toddlers, families. Free.

Indoor Playtime, 11 a.m. - noon, Mt. Angel Public Library. Toys provided. Toddlers. Free.

Pinochle, 11:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center.

Repeats Fridays.

Roundtable on Jesus, 3 p.m., Live Local Coffee Shop, 111 N Water St., Silverton.

Open roundtable about who Jesus is to attendees. Coffee provided.

Crafty Kids, 3 - 7 p.m., Silver Falls Library.

Supplies provided. Age 5 - 11. Free.

Serenity Al-Anon Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Silverton Assembly of God Church, 437 N James St. 503-269-0952

Wednesday

Silverton Business Group, 8 a.m., Silverton

Inn & Suites, 310 N Water St. Sponsored by Silverton Chamber of Commerce. Free.

Coffee with the Co-op, 9:15 - 11 a.m., Live Local Conference Center, 109 Water St., Silverton. Visit with Silverton Food Co-op board members. 503-269-9433 Knit Wits, 10 a.m., Silverton Senior Center.

Needlecraft groups. Free.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. $1.50 per card, $2/2. Free for members, $1 non.

Silverchips Woodcarving Sessions, 1 - 3 p.m., Silverton Arts Assoc., 317 Coolidge St. $2/session. All levels. 503-873-2480 Open Art Studio, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Free.

Free Dinner, 5 - 7 p.m., First Christian Church, 402 N First St., Silverton. Free; donations OK. Volunteer: 503-873-6620 Daniel Plan Journey Video Series, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship Church, 822 NE Industrial Way, Silverton. Free. Open to public. Sheila, 503-409-4498

Thursday

Kiwanis Club of Silverton, 7 a.m., Main St.

Bistro, 201 E Main St., Silverton.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 6 p.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 W Main St. Compassionate Presence Sangha, 7 8:30 p.m., Borland Gallery, 303 Coolidge St., Silverton. All spiritual traditions. Free.

Newcomers arrive 20 minutes early.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m., Legacy Silverton Birth Center, 342 Fairview St. 12-step recovery program for those with eating issues. All welcome.

Friday

Silverton Toastmasters, 7:30 a.m., Mount Angel Festhalle, 500 NE Wilco Hwy. Ann, 503-873-4198

Silverton Women Connect, 8:45am., Main Street Bistro, 201 E. Main St., Silverton.

Networking for personal, business growth. Val Lemings, 503-877-8381 Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:15 a.m., Stardust Village Clubhouse, 1418 Pine St., Silverton All welcome.

Silvertones Community Singers, 10 a.m., United Methodist Church, 203 Main St., Silverton. Open to all who love to sing.

Tomi, 503-873-2033 Appy Hour, 11 a.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Technical assistance for devices, apps. 503-845-6401 All ages.

Saturday

Silverton Winter Market, 10 a.m. - noon,

Friends Church, 229 Eureka Produce, eggs, meats, crafts. Free admission Citizenship Class, 10 a.m. - noon, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N Church St., Silverton. New students welcome. English & Spanish. Free.

503-873-8656 Serenity Al-Anon Meeting, 10 a.m., Silverton Assembly of God Church, 437 N James St. 503-269-0952 Saturday Lunch, Noon - 1:30 p.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 W Main St. Free. 503-873-2635

Silverton Scribes 7 - 8:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Informal writer’s group to share, critique writing projects. Repeats Jan. 16. 503-873-8796

Silverton Lions Club 7 p.m., Legacy Silverton Health, 342 Fairview St. Open to all interested in service to community. Also Jan. 16.

Friday, Jan. 3

Teen Virtual Reality Experience 1 - 4 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Teens. 503-845-6401 to reserve.

First Friday in Silverton 7 - 9 p.m. Explore downtown, browse galleries, boutiques. 503-873-5615

Lunaria Artist Reception 7 - 9 p.m., Lunaria Gallery, 113 N Water St., Silverton. Main exhibit: Home is Where the Heart Is. Loft exhibit: Inner Child. Exhibit on display 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily thru Feb. 3.

Saturday, Jan. 4 Holiday Light Recycling 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Silverton City Shops, 830 McClaine St. Bring string lights to holiday light container. Free. Saturdays in January.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Silverton Country Historical Society Museum, 1 - 4 p.m., 428 S Water St.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N Church St. Recycle your Christmas tree with donation to church’s youth group summer mission trips. Recycling lot also at North First and D streets next to Roth’s.

Repeats noon - 4 p.m. Jan. 5.

Wednesday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day

Silverton Elks Flea Market

Ice Skating at The Garden

Monday, Jan. 6

Repeats Sundays. 503-873-7070 AA Meetings, 8 p.m., Scotts Mills Community Center, 298 Fourth St. David, 503-383-8327

Noon - 4 p.m. & 5 - 9 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Day session $15.

Night admission $15, $20. Save $5 by bringing your skates.Thru Jan. 5.

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Christmas in the Garden 5 - 9 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. German Christmas Market, light display. Daily thru Jan. 5. oregongarden.org

Thursday, Jan. 2

9 a.m. -3 p.m., Silverton Elks Lodge, 300 High St. Open to public. Free admission.

Daughters of the American Revolution 10 a.m., Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Abigail Scott Duniway chapter meets followed by Stayton Fire Chief Jack Carriger sharing tips for personal, home safety. All welcome.

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Silverton City Council 7 p.m., Silverton Community Center. Open to public. 503873-5321

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1 - 4 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library.

Learn to build mechanical computers to solve logic puzzles. Ages 8+. Free.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

Emergency Preparedness 6 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Learn to be prepared 50 and older. Free.

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7 p.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Open to public. 503-845-9291

Storytime with Chief 10:30 a.m., Mt. Angel Public Library.

Enjoy storytime with Mt. Angel Police Chief Mark Daniel. Families. Free.

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Saturday, Jan. 11

2 - 3:30 p.m., Legacy Silverton Health, 342 Fairview St. For family caregivers.

Topic: Importance of caregiver self-care.

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Stories and STEAM: Snow

Monday, Jan. 13

3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Make snowy slime, listen to story. All ages. Free.

American Legion Post 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 740 E College St., Mt. Angel. Mt. Angel American Legion Post No. 89. All veterans welcome. Jim, 503-845-6119

The Caring Friends 6:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center.

Comfort, hope, support to parents who lost a child. Carol Williams, 503-873-6944

Silverton Garden Club 7 p.m., Silverton Garden Club. Penny Esplin talks about good, bad bugs. New members, guests welcome. 503-362-8033

Scotts Mills Neighborhood Watch 7 p.m., Scotts Mill Community Center, 298 Fourth St. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. Open to public. smnwcp.org

Wednesday, Jan. 8 Silverton Mural Society 1 p.m., Silverton Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 1307 S Water St. Open to all.

Dues $15/year. 503-874-8101

Scrapbooking Fun 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Make and take five cards. $10. 50 and older.

Register: 503-873-3093

LEGO Lab 3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Build original creation to display in library. All ages. Free. Repeats Jan. 29.

Thursday, Jan. 9 Bob Ross Painting Party 1 & 6 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. New Bob Ross video. Material provided. Teens, adults. Free. Registwe: 503-845-6401.

Pressed Flowers 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Make five cards made with pressed flowers. $5. 50 and older. Register: 503-873-3093

Silverton Zenith Women’s Club 7 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Discuss ways to implement project benefitting Silverton community. 801-414-3875

Friday, Jan. 10 Smartphone Buying Guide 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center.

Learn what smartphone, tablet to buy. $15. 50 and older. Register: 503-873-3093

Movie at the Library 3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Watch Abominable on the big screen. Popcotrn provided. Free. All ages. 503-845-6401

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10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Macleay Grange, 8312 Macleay Road, Salem. Indoor farmers market

Mt. Angel School District 6:30 p.m., District Office, 730 E Marquam St., Mt. Angel. Agenda available. Open to public.

Silver Falls School District 7 p.m., Silverton Community Center. Agenda available. Open to public.

Tuesday, Jan. 14 Ancestry Detectives 10 a.m. - noon, Silver Falls Library. Explore features of Geneanet.org with Tom O’Brien.

Free. Open to public. ancestrydetectives.org

Stories and STEAM: MLK Day 3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library.

Make craft, listen to story, have snack. Age 6 - 10. Free. 503-845-6401

Silverton Senior Center Board 5:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Open to public. 503-873-3093

Integrative Wellness Classes 6 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. With Dr. Tomas Gigena of True Health DPC. Free for patients, Senior Center members. others $10. 50+. Register: info@truehealthdpc.com,

Silverton Planning Commission 7 p.m., Silverton Community Center. Open to public. Agenda available.

Wednesday, Jan. 15 Library Volunteer Orientation 1 & 3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library.

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Pints & Purls 6 - 8 p.m., Main Street Bistro, 201 E Main St., Silverton. Knitters, crocheters share evening of pints and purls. Hosted by KIS Designs.

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Actors/Improv Group 7 - 8:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. No experience required. Open to adults, high school students. Ron, 503-873-8796

Thursday, Jan. 16 Book Discussion for Adults 1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Discuss The Lord of the Flies by William Golding.

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7 - 8:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. This month’s selection is What Alice Forgot

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American Legion Post 7

9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center.

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7 p.m., Silverton Elk Lodge, 300 High St. All veterans welcome. 503-871-8160

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Red Cross Blood Drive

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Free Community Breakfast 7 - 9:30 a.m., Marquam United Methodist Church, 36975 S Hwy. 213, Mt. Angel.

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Book Talk 9:30 a.m. - noon, Queen of Angels Monastery, 840 S Main St., Mt. Angel.

Discuss Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Free. Bring lunch or buy for $8.50.

Silverton Country Historical Society Annual Meeting 1 p.m. Silverton Senior Center – Great Room. Following board business, two classic Silverton-produced movies from the 1920s. All welcome. 503-873-7070

Sunday, Jan. 19 Taizé Prayer 7 p.m., Benedictine Sisters’ Queen of Angels Chapel, 840 S Main St., Mt. Angel.

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Monday, Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day MLK Jr. Observance 6 p.m., Silverton Grange, 201 Division St. Oregon State Sen. James Manning Jr. gives keynote speech. Potluck, sing-alongs, readings. Free. Open to public.

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Tuesday, Jan. 21 Grief Support Group 9:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center with Providence Benedictine Hospice. 50 and older. Free. 503-873-3093

Alzheimer’s Support Group 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Support group. 50 and older. Free. 503-873-3093

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Monday, Jan. 27 Vigil for Peace

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Tuesday, Jan. 28 Stories and STEAM: Groundhog Day 3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Stories, activities, snacks. Age 6 - 10. Free.

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Martha ‘Jean’ Fessler

Sept. 16, 1939 – Dec. 22, 2019

Born Sept. 16, 1939 in Woodburn, Oregon, Martha “Jean” Fessler passed away on Dec, 22, 2019 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle against breast cancer.

She was born to Robert and Martha Coleman and was raised in St Paul where she graduated from St Paul High School. After high school, Jean went to Providence School of Nursing. After her graduation in 1961, she worked for Salem Hospital and part-time for Newberg Hospital.

In 1958, she met her future husband, Robert Fessler. They married on Oct. 28, 1961. Together, they raised five children.

They enjoyed traveling within the US, Canada and Europe with friends and family.

Shortly after their marriage, Bob and Jean started their businesses, Fessler Farms Inc. and a few years later, Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas, Inc. After the birth of her children, Jean did the bookkeeping for the nursery and farm and continued to have a hand in the day-to-day operations

of the businesses until the time of her death. Many lifetime friendships were made with employees, customers and fellow nurserymen and farmers within the industries.

Faith was very important in Jean’s life and passing this on to her children and grandchildren was a priority for her.

She also believed in giving back to the communities and organizations that have supported her. She volunteered for many years and was active in her church, St. Mary Catholic Church of Mt. Angel.

She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, St Ann’s Altar Society and Oregon Association of Nurseries. Many years were spent volunteering during the Oktoberfest in church and school booths.

She served on the Silverton Hospital Foundation board for 6 years. Together, Bob and Jean earned many awards and recognition in their local communities: Mt Angel First Citizen Award, Mt. Angel Business of the Year Award, Silver Spirit Award (Legacy Silverton Hospital), and were recently inducted into the OAN Hall of Fame.

Jean was very active in her children’s lives.

She volunteered at their schools as well as attended many of their school events. She also loved to attend her grandchildren’s sporting events and was a big fan of the Oregon State Beavers.

Jean is survived by her husband of 58

years, Bob, and their children: Tom (Debbie) Fessler, Rick (Melanie) Fessler, Karen (Ross) Jaeger, Sandy (Greg) Traeger and Jodi (Lance) Arritola. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, along with 17 great-grandchildren (and three on the way). Additionally, she leaves behind her siblings: Mary Ellen Wolf, John Coleman, Kathleen Macken, Jane Wavra and Bill Coleman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Martha Coleman and brothers Bobby and James Coleman.

A rosary was held Dec. 26, and a mass of Christian burial Dec. 27 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt Angel.

The family offered a special thank you for all the love and support during her last few months and to the staff at Oregon Oncology and Visiting Angels, sayins their support was a blessing to her family.

In lieu of flower, the family suggests donations be made to St. Mary Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by Unger Funeral Chapel – Mt. Angel.

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Tiny Seed Tidying

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By Nancy Jennings

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keep it,” she said.

Raise your hand if you want to start the new year with a clean closet. But de-cluttering your home isn’t as easy as it may sound. For some, parting with longheld belongings is tied to deep emotions of nostalgia with people, places and events.

After that, one still must complete the method in somebody else’s home. Jodie humorously recalled how her younger self somehow channeled the “KonMari” method way before it came into being.

What’s the hardest item for Jodie herself to part with?

Silverton resident Jodie DeSantis wants to help those who desire a fresh beginning and to develop a healthier outlook on possessions. The former owner of Le Pooch Dog Grooming decided in March to embark on the new path of becoming a Marie Kondo consultant.

Currently a “Marie Kondo consultant in training,” she’s forging ahead to attain full consultant status.

“A few years ago I read the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. I used the method in my home and really enjoyed the process and results.

“I’ve learned that you’re not getting rid of things – you’re keeping what you love,

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and all the other things just fall she explained.

away,”

To become a consultant, she needs to complete the entire “KonMari” method.

“You need to take photos of your home and submit them to be able to get into her seminars, which are only held four times per year. The photos have to be approved, and only 100 people are

“When I was around 10, I remember going to my friend’s house and her room was completely disorganized, and there was stuff everywhere. Her mom said she needed to clean her room before we could go out to play. I asked if I could help her and I was really enjoying it. My friend felt that we were done, so she went out to play – but I just stayed in and finished.

Then I came back the next day to totally make sure it was done,” she recalled.

“Photographs. I used to think if I got rid of the picture, I would forget the memories I had of that person. But that doesn’t happen, you will remember them and that moment.”

Operating under the assumption of the phrase “it’s easier said than done,” what’s the biggest struggle for most people?

Jodie notices and marvels at her former clients whose lives have improved by letting go of items that no longer added purpose or happiness to them. An example could have been a personal gift, perhaps even tied to family connections.

“Just starting. That’s why I named my business ‘Tiny Seed Tidying,’ because it’s a tiny action that changes your life… and it’s one item at a time. It may seem daunting, but once you start going through the categories, and see your progress you build up confidence and the skill to make those decisions…and it really does ‘spark joy’ in your life,” she said, adding “I don’t tell anybody what to throw away…ever.”

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Running standouts

Area cross country alums shine in college

It was a banner year for former SilvertonMount Angel cross country runners. Here is a look at how four standouts from the running scene fared in college: Kaylin Cantu, Kennedy: The Western Oregon sophomore finished 51st overall and second among WOU runners at the NCAA Division II regionals on the Wolves’ home course at the Ash Creek Preserve in Monmouth. Cantu ran 22:02.2, a personal best and 29 seconds faster than at last year’s regionals. The Wolves finished 17th as a team.

Haile Stutzman, Silverton: The freshman at Huntington (Indiana) University helped lead the Foresters to 17th place in the NAIA nationals in Vancouver, Washington. Stutzman ran 25:56.7 to finish 46th overall.

Jori Paradis, Silverton: The freshman at Concordia of Irvine also competed at the Division II meet in Monmouth, finishing 136th in 23:18.5, to help the Eagles finish 15th as a team.

Maddie Fuhrman, Silverton: The redshirt junior at Oregon State turned in a top time in the 6K of 22:40.3. Her best finish of the year was 11th at the Charls Bowles Invitational where she ran 5K in 18:24.2.

She also turned in a 14:57.7 for 4K. In other performers by college athletes

running the 8K in 31:16.2. His best at the distance was 28:53.2.

Football: Kennedy’s Bruce Beyer earned three first-team all-state spots for Class 2A after helping lead the Trojans to a runnerup finish this season. Beyer was a firstteamer at running back, defensive back and place-kicker for 10-2 Kennedy.

with area ties: Max Linn, Silverton: The freshman forward for the Corban men’s soccer team saw action in one match. The Warriors won the Cascade Collegiate Conference title and advanced to the NAIA tournament before falling to UC Merced on penalty kicks.

Kobe Garcia, Silverton: The sophomore defensive back saw action in five games for George Fox, registering one tackle.

Baylie Cameron, Silverton: The senior defender for the Linfield women’s soccer team started 11 matches for the Wildcats, scoring one goal and adding an assist.

Ethan Crofts, Silverton: The junior forward at Northwest Christian in Eugene played nine matches for the Beacons. He started five times and recorded one assist.

William Wright, Silverton: The sophomore at Westmont College finished 54th in the Golden State Athletic Conference cross country championships,

On the mend: Former Foxes hoops star Cade Roth is back in the lineup at Westmont College in Santa Barbara after undergoing an appendectomy.

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Silverton, which advanced to the Class 5A semifinals, placed senior WR Grant Buchheit and senior OL Tashaun Treat on the first team.

Senior OL Spencer Von Flue and senior DE Hayden Roth received secondteam slots. Roth also received honorable mention at running back. He was joined on the HM list by junior LB Owen Magill and junior DB Tyler Pfeifer.

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Kennedy earned seven other slots on the team. Cole Boen was named twice, as a first-team linebacker and thirdteam offensive lineman. Also honored were Isaiah Basargin (first-team WR), Camryn Biegel (first-team OL), Dylan Kleinschmit (third-team QB), Brady Traeger (first-team DL) and David Reyes (second-team, RB).

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Friday, Jan. 17 Boys Basketball 7 p.m. Silverton vs Dallas

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Roth, a 6-5 sophomore guard, has been a key contributor at Westmont, averaging 12.0 points per game and a team-leading 7.7 rebounds. He is shooting 52.6% on 3-pointers. Most important, the Warriors were 12-0 at Our Town’s presstime.

Baseball: Former Foxes left-hander Colton Meyer, who plays college ball at Linfield College, has signed to pitch again next summer with the Corvallis Knights of the West Coast League. Meyer appeared 12 times for the Knights in 2019, striking out 15 batters in 20 innings. He recorded the final out in the Knights’ title-winning game vs. Victoria.

Boys soccer: High-scoring forward Britton Ullan of the Foxes has been named first team all-state for Class 5A after scoring 21 goals for the 9-33- squad. Playmaking midfielder Cory Garlinghouse, meanwhile, was named to the second team.

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Things we won’t see in 2020

I always look at a new year as a blank slate. Given the gift of another 8,784 hours – this is a leap year – what, exactly, do I plan to make of it?

set up a year with 13 months, each of which would have four weeks. This would also allow each holiday to be anchored to a Friday or a Monday each year.

Well, knock on wood, there’ll be plenty to do. On my list is writing another book that no one will read. (It will join the two others on Amazon that no one read.)

I also plan to travel. Every year for the past few years, my wife and I have gone exploring a handful of far-off and not-so-far-off places. This year’s destination? Who knows? Maybe Sublimity. I hear it’s nice.

The question I get most often is what would the 13th month be? I think it should be between July and August and we should call it “Vacation.”

But again, you’ll never see that happen.

Then we would vote and get on with our lives.

I’ll also recycle my resolutions of the past 35 years or so to lose a little weight to exercise a little more.

But there’s a whole list of things I know we won’t see this year. Top of mind is a shorter election season. Here it is 11 months from the general election and I’ve not only lost my patience but I’ve made up my mind. I won’t say who I’m voting for – it doesn’t matter, since I usually write in someone – but I see no reason it takes more than a year for candidates to get their acts together.

I know, there are caucuses and primaries, but why should voters in other states dictate who will be on the ballot?

I would favor the political parties putting their best candidates on the ballot and letting them campaign for a couple of months.

Among the other things we won’t see: a calendar that makes sense. Have you ever noticed how goofy the calendar is? Take leap year, please. With the exception of Thanksgiving and Presidents’ Day, holidays move from year to year. One year, a holiday will land on a Wednesday, the next year it will land on another day.

Congress has the ability to designate that every holiday be celebrated on a Friday or Monday. They did it with President’s Day, which is the third Monday of February.

By the way, Presidents’ Day marks the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. (Election spoiler alert: I usually write in one or the other for president.)

Another thing we won’t see this year: Daylight Savings Time disappear. Or better yet, Daylight Savings Time made permanent. Either way, I think the idea of switching time twice a year is nutso-bananas-crazy. The West Coast states – including Oregon — and Florida have passed laws to permanently stay on Daylight time, but only if Congress approves, so good luck with that.

It should be noted that a total of 26 states are looking at permanent Daylight time. Again, good luck.

So there are a few things we won’t see this year. The one advantage of such massive inaction by Congress and others is that we don’t have to make up a new list of nonstarters each year. We can just add to it.

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#T2571 PIONEER VILLAGE $415,000 4 Bedroom in Pioneer Village with master suite on the main level. Great back deck area with covered pergola. Rustic wide pine plank flooring through-out the house. No carpet. Gas F/A with heat pump, A/C, central vac system, Double convection oven. Above ground pool area, could be additional parking for trailer or boat. Call Michael at ext. 314 or Chuck at ext. 325. (WVMLS#755661)

Chuck White Broker 873-3545 ext. 325

Mike Ulven Broker 503-873-3545 ext. 312

Christina Williamson Broker 873-3545 ext. 315

Mason Branstetter Principal Broker, GRI 873-3545 ext. 303

#T2558 READY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION $165,000 Just a mile from town. Property has a view across the canyon, well established, approved septic system, and a new drive into build site. Bring your own Builder or ask for several good referrals. Call Michael at ext. 314 or Chuck at ext. 325.

(WVMLS#753167)

SALEM/KEIZER #T2572 DESIRED NEIGHBORHOOD 3 BR, 2 BA 1837 sqft. Salem. Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 $328,600 (WVMLS#755984)

#T2570 STADIUM VILLAGE PARK

4 BR, 2 BA 1566 sqft. Keizer Call Chuck at ext. 325 or Becky ext. 313 $79,900 (WVMLS#755595)

FT Zoning Call Whitney at ext. 320 or Mike at ext. 312 $50,000 (WVMLS#757761)

MT. ANGEL

#T2574 GREAT 1940’s HOME 3 BR, 1 BA 1151 sqft. Salem Call Michael at ext. 314 or Chuck at ext. 325 $232,500

(WVMLS#757321)

#T2549 GREAT LOCATION 3 BR, 2.5

BA 2323 sqft Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 $319,000 (WVMLS#750591)

SOLD! #T2576 GREAT STORAGE AREA .36 Acres. EFU Property Call Michael at ext. 314 $65,000 (WVMLS#757686)

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RENTAL Rentals available in Silverton and Surrounding Areas. For Rental info call Micha at 503-873-1425 or check our website.

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