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Contents

Something to Celebrate Gus Frederick, Silverton First Citizen.....4

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Brad Brenden, Distinguished Service.....6 Gayle Goschie, Lifetime Achievement....7 Oregon Garden, Business of the Year.....8 Katie Brazelton, Future First Citizen......9

Briefs........................................10 Arts & Entertainment SHS presents Cinderella......................12 Datebook.................................14 Food & Drink Silver Grille, an original farm-to-fork.....16 Chili cook-off is hot stuff.....................18 Wurstfest, Mount Angel’s Mardi Gras...19

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Traveling Vicariously A visit to Costa Rica............................20

Dining Out.............................22 Marketplace........................25 Something Fun A Grin at the End.............26 What’s the best, or worst Valentine?...23

Sports & Recreation Lady Foxes on a roll ............................24

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A go-to guy

By Kristine Thomas A Renaissance man.

A historian, photographer, researcher and writer.

A go-to-guy.

Those are some of the words used to describe Silverton resident Gus Frederick.

Now, he has one more title to his long list - Silverton’s First Citizen for 2015.

“I was surprised, definitely honored and humbled to be recognized by my community,” Frederick said.

However, he added, he did have a notion something was amiss when he wasn’t asked to be on the selection committee for the Silverton First Citizen awards, something he normally does each year.

And he was in a bit of trouble by his mom, who had to learn about his honor by scrolling on Facebook, rather than a phone call.

Laughing, he said, he came to Silverton in 1972 “kicking and screaming.” It was

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From working in a local cannery to being involved in school activities including the then Silverton Union High School newspaper, Frederick quickly made many friends.

After graduating in 1973, he joined the U.S. Navy, where he was chosen to attend the Navy’s photography school in Florida.

His time in the Navy had him traveling

to many locations including Iceland, Europe, Norfolk, Virginia; and Africa.

When he was stationed in Norfolk, Va., he met his cousins, which he enjoyed.

He did, however, find himself comparing everything on the East Coast to Oregon.

And when it came time to leave the Navy, he could have chosen to go anywhere.

He chose to return home – to Silverton.

“When I came back, I just started getting involved in the community,” Frederick, 61, said.

Frederick’s long list of volunteer activities over the years include the Silverton Grange, Silverton Rotary, The Silverton Country Historical Society, The June Drake Center, Davenport’s Arabian Horse Conservancy, Oregon Cartoon Institute, Silverton Planning Commission, Silverton City Council, Silverton Fine Arts Festival, Homer Davenport Days, Silverton People for Peace and Ford Foundation Community Projects.

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Silverton resident Victor Madge wrote the nomination letter for Frederick.

“Gus has been a good friend of mine over my years living in Silverton and I have found him being the go-to guy for a whole plethora of issues and causes,” Madge wrote.

Writing Frederick has participated in both the Mars Global Surveyor and the current Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter public target programs, Madge wrote, “He can’t even be contained on this planet.”

“Gus is a force, a juggernaut, a Renaissance man, a veritable ‘Chinese plate juggler’ always keeping a dozen plates or so up in the air. He seems to never say ‘no’ when asked for assistance for work within his wheelhouse,” Madge said.

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What Madge has noticed about Frederick is when he gets involved with a project, that he is in 100 percent.

“He is multi-talented and gets things done,” Madge wrote. “His contribution of time and talent has made a huge impact in our local community. He constantly pushed the boundaries. He questions the status quo. Gus is always seeking answers and looks to the past for clues.”

During an interview at the Silver Creek Coffee House, Frederick paused several times to greet whoever was walking in the door and chat about this or that.

He’s known for photographing or filming community events such as the Homer Davenport Days parade, Silverton Christmas tree lighting and the Silverton Pet Parade.

Perhaps Frederick’s greatest passion, Madge said, is Silverton history. Whether you ask him about the timber or agriculture industry, Liberal University, Polly Coon, the flouring mill or hydroelectric plant, Frederick can provide

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Madge said what he admires most about Frederick and feels he has contributed most to Silverton is his spirit of adventure, discovery and challenging the status quo. “His debating skills and sharp wit are formidable, and he is quick to find humor, even at his own expense,” Madge said.

And that’s one of his strengths – when he says something, he knows he has the facts to back up what he’s saying.

He marvels at the rich history, character and community members that make up his hometown.

“People have no idea how unique Silverton is and about its incredible diversity,” Frederick said.

Madge said Frederick will call it like he sees it, resulting in upsetting some folks along the way.

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He has studied the Davenport family history, including volunteering at GeerCrest Farm and filming and editing the oral history of Vesper Geer.

“He sees connections across history and how those connections influenced the manner in which Silverton changed or how Silverton and her citizens influenced

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Whether as a city councilor, planning commissioner or historical society or Homer Festival board member, City Councilor Kyle Palmer said Frederick is 100 percent committed to preserving Silverton’s past and helping to plan Silverton’s future.

Frederick credit’s his parents for teaching him to be civic-minded and the importance of giving back.

Sharing there have been many times in his life when he was told ‘no,’ Frederick said he found a way to get a “yes.”

“Gus Frederick is an amazing asset to our community, helping us discover and maintain our connection to Silverton’s

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“However, he is not one to hold grudges and is quick to apologize if he offends,” Madge said.

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Eager to serve

By Melissa Wagoner A popular place to be on Wednesday nights is at the First Christian Church’s Community Dinner, a gathering spot for those living in and around Silverton. It is paid for through donations, but free to those in need.

Founded by Pastor Steve Knox and a group of “founding ladies,” nearly 150,000 dinners have been served at the church to date. That is the equivalent of nearly 15 dinners for every Silverton resident.

Serving food on this scale can be a challenge for restaurants boasting paid staff, but when the staff is based on volunteers it becomes even more difficult.

Many people volunteer occasionally, but luckily, at least one man has volunteered nearly every week for the last six years.

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continue past 7:30 p.m. For several years Brad has washed the dishes for the Community Dinner after spending his morning helping to prepare the food for the event. Washing dishes is a task that most everyone has done, a little menial and boring, but not overly taxing, until you do it for 400 plus people,” Todd Ferrell said.

other end. We built that barn in one day thanks to Brad’s help,” Bersen recalled.

Brenden volunteers with several other community organizations including; Marion-Polk Food Share, Silverton Health’s CareVan and the Patriot Guard Riders, a non-profit organization that honors fallen soldiers, honorably discharged veterans and first responders.

Brenden’s work is not just relegated to the kitchen. He also pends time working with other volunteers and gathering supplies for upcoming meals.

“We order our meat from Bruce Pac and someone has to pick it up from the plant. Brad not only offers to do it every time but he hauls the 400 to 600 pounds of meat by himself and stocks it in the freezer,” Julie Bersen, a co-founder of the Wednesday night dinner, said.

For his work at the church, Brad Brenden has received Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service award.

When Brenden is not at the church he is often helping his fellow residents in other ways.

“Most every Wednesday Brad starts around 9 a.m. and his duties usually

“We moved my folks to Silverton from Bend. Dad had a horse so we had to build

“Whenever he hears of a fallen soldier he hops on his Harley and joins the other riders as they follow the hearse with flags flying,” Bersen said.

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More than 45 community members signed the petition nominating Brenden for the Distinguished Service Award and voicing their agreement with Bersen and Ferrell.

a barn quickly before winter and rain set in. A few of the guys from our church were going to help him put it up. Brad heard about it. He not only showed up to help but I still remember watching him throw a truss on a shoulder and climb the ladder while it took four guys to hold the

Ferrell summed up the overall feeling with these words at the closing of his nomination letter, “I am certain there are other worthy nominees for the Distinguished Service Award but I cannot imagine there is anyone more worthy than Brad Brenden.”

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Gayle Goschie receives Judy Schmidt achievement award of Oregon’s Climb for Clean Air; and the Miller Cemetery Board. She traveled with Habitat for Humanity to Haiti to build houses after the 2010 earthquake.

By Kristine Thomas The evidence for the decision not only points to Gayle Goschie, but also to her brothers, Glenn and Gordan, and her late sister, Susan.

Plus she is the president of hops and wine grapes at Goschie Farms, Inc. The Goschie family came to Silverton in 1885 and started growing hops in 1904. Goschie Farms grows hops and sells to local, state and national breweries.

Their actions stem from what they learned from their late parents, Herman and Vernice Goschie, whose records indicate many community activities.

And for Gayle, that’s what being part of a community is about – serving wherever and whenever she can.

Gayle has been selected by the Silverton Chamber of Commerce for the 2015 Judy Schmidt Lifetime Achievement Award for her volunteer activities in Silverton and Oregon.

Sitting in a chair in her office at Goschie Farms, Gayle said, she’s not the only family member who volunteers. She cites Glenn’s efforts for the Silverton FFA, East Valley Water District and the Wilco board and Gordan’s with the Silverton Chamber of Commerce and the Silverton Rotary.

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“I am not the only one in our family who is deserving of this award,” Gayle said, adding her parents placed an emphasis on supporting the community. Gayle’s volunteer work includes the Silverton Chamber of Commerce, The Oregon Garden Foundation, the Silverton Health Foundation and now the governing board as its chair; American Lung Association

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Dave Buck, the vice president of the Silverton Health governing board, said Gayle’s leadership has always been about “doing the right thing for the community, just like she does in her business and personal life. She has a positive character that uplifts and puts others first.”

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Katy Coba, director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, said Gayle is a pioneering leader in Oregon’s hop industry. “She embodies what it means to be an Oregon farmer– smart, dedicated, innovative, and successful,” Coba said.

Silverton Health Interim President/CEO Sarah Fronza said Gayle is extremely deserving of the Lifetime Achievement honor. “Silverton Health, along with the rest of the Silverton community has been blessed by Gayle Goschie’s leadership,” Fronza said. “Her countless hours of service on both the governing board and the foundation board have ensured the continuation of quality healthcare in our communities for decades to come. She is a passionate, forward-thinking and generous human being.”

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“Gayle has represented the Oregon hop industry at the state and federal level and I’m proud to know her and call her an Oregon farmer.”

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Ten years ago, the future of The Oregon Garden looked uncertain at best. The high hopes supporters had when the attraction opened in 1999 had faded by 2005, battered by a large debt and declining attendance. There were headlines in local papers about The Oregon Garden, but it wasn’t the kind of publicity the Garden wanted.

Today, the news about The Oregon Garden is positive again. Attendance at the Garden is growing, its Christmas in the Garden attracted 36,000 visitors, the adjoining Oregon Garden Resort is thriving. Dollars from Garden visitors and Oregon Garden Resort guests are flowing into Silverton businesses.

The Garden’s future plans are exciting, with an expansion which will make it one of the largest public botanical gardens in the world and provide additional lodging.

This dramatic turn-around has generated a buzz around the community and an honor: Silverton Business of the Year for 2015, awarded by the Silverton Chamber of Commerce. Included in the honor are The Oregon Garden Resort and the Oregon Garden Foundation. The Oregon Garden Foundation board is responsible for fundraising and oversight of the Garden, but it is operated by Moonstone Garden Management, a branch of Moonstone Hotel Properties, which owns The Oregon Garden Resort. ​ Oregon Garden Marketing Manager Brittney Hatteberg said the numbers confirm the positive impact the Garden is having on the community. “​In 2015, we saw 153,672 guests visit the Garden, up from about 125,000 in 2014,” Hatteberg said. “We are honored to receive this recognition. Bringing visitors to our wonderful city and sharing the Silverton community spirit is an important part of our mission.”

Hatteberg took time out from setting up for the recent Quilt Show at the Garden to elaborate on the importance of the special events at the Garden.

“We put on about nine public events each year, in addition to 20 educational programs for adults and children. ​These events are extremely important to us, because they allow us to expose people

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Oregon Garden’s Gift The Oregon Garden and Resort are celebrating the Business of the Year Award and thanking Silverton residents for their support by offering discounts during February.

Silverton residents will receive 50 percent off admission to the Garden and 25 percent off food and beverages in the Fireside Lounge at the Oregon Garden Resort (excluding Feb. 12-14 in the Lounge). Residents must show proof of residency for both discounts. to the Garden, people who may not visit otherwise. For instance, many of our Brewfest attendees probably wouldn’t think of coming to a botanical garden, ​but after they’ve enjoyed it during Brewfest, many of ​them become Garden members or visit during other seasons. Some even choose to get married here. The events also allow us to advertise through different avenues, and work with great partners in the community. We have had a lot of fun working with local businesses and organizations to promote them through our events, while also promoting the Garden and Silverton as a whole.”

A key to the Garden’s success is the visitors who stay overnight at the Oregon Garden Resort or at other lodging in town. Based on a survey by the Silverton Chamber of Commerce last year, couples visiting Silverton tend to spend $200$300 during an overnight stay, including lodging, entertainment, restaurants and shopping. Hatteberg says overnight stays at the Resort have increased along with Garden attendance. Hatteberg noted several recent additions to the Garden, including “rare conifers, rare orchids and an extensive fuchsia installation. We are always excited to work with nurseries and growers to feature new and rare products.”

In 2015, the Silverton City Council approved the sale of 2.28 acres of the 80-acre Pettit property to Moonstone to be developed into a “high-end pub, restaurant and inn.” The plan is for some of the property to be leased to The Oregon Garden Foundation to become an extension of the Garden. There are plans for a 10-acre city park on the property. ​

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Future First

Katie Brazelton

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Silverton’s Future First Citizen Katie Brazelton’s career at Silverton High School has kept her busy with activities including being a FFA, FBLA and 4-H member.

Silverton Principal Mark Hannan gave glowing reviews of Brazelton, adding she is extremely focused.

“She is wise and mature beyond her years,” Hannan said. “I think what impressed me most was her desire to return to Silverton to ‘pay back’ to the community that she feels was so good to her. I am very confident that Katelyn will make the people of Silverton proud to call her Future First Citizen.”

Brazelton’s activities include volunteering at the YMCA, Turtle Ride Wildlife Center, Stayton Thanksgiving Dinner, and the Zenith Women’s Bingo Night as well as leading a Large Animal Emergency Operations Procedure Project for Clatsop County. That project, which served as Brazelton’s senior project, was inspired by working with animals.

“My dad was a farrier, so I’ve always worked with veterinarians, I’ve always been a part of 4-H, done things with horses,” Brazelton said. “I was approached by the Clatsop County Emergency Management and Oregon Equestrian Trails to help with that project, and I ended up spearheading it. It all kind of derives from a want to learn more about animals and be able to help them.”

She has tackled all these projects with a goal of attending veterinary school. She was quick to credit her parents for their inspiration.

“My mom is educationally a source of inspiration for me. She’s a vice principal and has always been there to help me with my school work, my book work, and she’s where I get the smarts in that area,” Brazelton said. “But my dad has always taken me along with him when he’s out with horses, out with vets, he’s always shown me how to deal with animals, and animals are what I’m really passionate about. Both of them have helped to inspire me with what I want to do.”

Geralyn Sheets, Silverton High School’s nurse and Health Occupation teacher, said when Katie shows a desire to do more, people pay attention, They are willing to give someone with those qualities more opportunities.

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“They want to help a teenager who wants to learn and succeed. Doors are opened and more opportunities present themselves,” Sheets said.

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Brazelton plans to attend Oregon State University and pursue animal sciences.

“When I graduate (high school), I’ll have around 60 to 70 credits and be well into my sophomore year. That’s a crazy amount of opportunity, so taking all that I can throughout high school will really help me in the long run to not have as s U sit ay! much debt, (and) to get through Vicollege quick,” Brazelton said.

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The health occupation course at the high school has, in Sheets’ eyes, done good things for Brazelton.

“It has not been as much learning as reinforcing that she really wants to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She has learned terminology and skills from the Health Occupations and Medical Terminology classes that will benefit her, but job shadowing in other areas of health care confirmed her career choice,” Sheets said.

For others who look to the future first citizens and first citizens as role models, Brazelton has a few words of advice.

“All you have to do is put yourself out there and make sure you make good connections with those who are older than you, your teachers or mentors in the community, like the veterinarians that I’ve shadowed with,” she said. “Ask questions.

Some people don’t ask questions because they think it makes them seem dumb, but it honestly will make those who are more experienced teach you. If you put yourself out there, you can go as far as you want.”

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Mount Angel’s First Citizen Banquet is Monday, Feb. 22, 6 p.m. at the Mount Angel Festhalle. Please note the date has been changed.

First Citizen: Pete Wall Distinguished Service: Ray Eder Business of the Year: Wilco

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Iola Hinkle

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Melody Harpole counts herself lucky to be alive after a fire consumed her house on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Harpole, owner of Harpole’s Produce and a vendor at the Silverton Farmer’s Market, was awakened in the night by her dog who gave a warning bark.

In less than a minute, smoke was already overtaking her, making it difficult to rescue her two dogs and climb out the window to safety.

Harpole, though treated for smoke inhalation, was otherwise unharmed, as were her pets.

living room, is believed to be electrical.

Harpole is currently living in a fifth-wheel trailer donated by a community member and has begun receiving donations of clothing and other necessary items.

“The community has been amazing,” Harpole said.

Donations can be made through the Silverton Grange by contacting info@ silvertongrange.org. Monetary donations are being accepted at www.youcaring.com/ melody-harpole-506749. There also is a Facebook page with updated information, called Help for Melody Harpole.

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By Tanner Russ Silverton High School junior Alina Stratton feels a little like the character she plays in the school’s upcoming musical.

Just as Cinderella was a bit amazed at all the happenings in her life, Stratton was surprised to learn she had been chosen for the leading role.

“I was pretty shocked when I saw the cast list because the entire cast is really talented people, and I wasn’t expecting much so when I saw my name, it was really amazing to see,” Stratton said.

The cast are excited about the upcoming performances as well, for a myriad of reasons.

There are a few tweaks to the script to modernize the characters in this version of the play. One of the changes is that Cinderella is no longer a passive person, something Stratton identifies with. “I definitely relate to it more because it’s not the old, ‘Guy saves girl,’ and I find I can connect to it more this way,” she said.

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“Casting is always the most difficult part of any show and this was no exception. We had five or six girls that would have done an amazing job as Cinderella, but we could only choose one. That makes the show even better because as you will see, SHS is loaded with talent and I have the pleasure of displaying that wonderful talent to the public,” Ousterhout said.

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datebook Weekly Activities Alcoholic Anonymous Meetings

Noon – 1 p.m. Monday - Saturday. St. Edward’s Episcopal Church, 211 W Center St., Silverton. 8 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Saturday. Scotts Mills Community Center, 298 Fourth St. David, 50-383-8327

Game Nights

Odd Fellows Games and Electronics, 218 E Main St., Silverton. Seven days a week.

Call for times and games. 503-874-4431

Weekly Meditation Group

7 p.m. Thursdays. Borland Gallery, 303 Coolidge St., Silverton. A Quiet Place Sangha invites people of all spiritual traditions to weekly guided meditation and shared dialog. Free. Newcomers arrive 20 minutes early. 971-218-6641

Silverton Toastmasters

7:30 a.m. Fridays. Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1159 Oak St., Silverton. Ann, 503-910-3668

Silverton vs Lebanon Girls Basketball 7 p.m., Silverton High, 1456 Pine St.

Actors/Improv Group

7 - 8:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St., Silverton. Variety of improvisational games. No experience required. Open to adults, high school students. Repeats Feb. 17. Ron, 503-873-8796

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Monday, Feb. 1

10:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield. Are your dreams getting dusty?

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Free events. Crafty Kids, 3:30 - 9 p.m.

Tuesdays. Chickadees Storytime ages 3 - 5, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Builders Club, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Babybirds Storytime ages 0 - 36 months, 11 a.m. Thursdays & Fridays. Night Owls Storytime, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Duplo Day, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Fridays. Family Game Day, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturdays. Caregiver must attend with child. 503-873-5173

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5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 10 a.m. Saturdays.

Silverton Assembly of God Church, 437 N James St. 503-269-0952.

Noon - 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N Second St., Silverton. Free to all. 503-873-2635

9:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield. Yoga or Sit & Be Fit classes for seniors 60 and older. Classes run Monday, Wednesday, Friday. First class free. Prices vary. 503-873-3093

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7 p.m., Silverton Council Chambers, 421 S Water St. 503-873-5321

3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Storytime ages 3 - 6.

Mt. Angel Library, 290 Charles St. 4:45 - 6 p.m. Tuesday. Lego Club. 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday. Babytime ages 0 - 3.

7 p.m., Mount Angel Library, 290 E Charles St. 503-845-9291

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8 a.m. Wednesdays. Silverton Inn & Suites, 310 N Water St. Hosted by Silverton Chamber. Free. 503-873-5615

8 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield. Zumba for seniors 60 and older. Every Tuesday, Thursday. First class free. Prices vary. 503-873-3093

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1 – 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Silverton Arts Association offers Silverchips woodcarving sessions. All skill levels. $2/ week. 503-873-2480

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Tuesday, Feb. 2 Zumba for Seniors

9 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield. Tai Chi for seniors 60 and older. Every Tuesday, Thursday. First class free. Prices vary. Repeats at 5 p.m.

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Adult Coloring Night

Overeaters Anonymous

7 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship, 822 NE Industrial Way, Silverton. Verl Holden of Holden Wholesale Nursery speaks on ground covers. Free. Refreshments.

Sandi, 503-873-5690

7 – 8 p.m. Thursdays. St. Edward’s Episcopal Church, 211 W Center St., Silverton. Discuss tips, support those with eating problems. All welcome. 503-9106862

6 - 7:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St., Silverton. Material provided.

Free. 503-873-8796

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Wednesday, Feb. 3 Chair Yoga

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7 - 8:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S. Water St., Silverton. Informal writer’s group to share, critique writing projects.

Repeats Feb. 18. 503-873-8796

Scotts Mills City Council

7:30 p.m., Scotts Mills City Hall, 265 Fourth St. 503-873-5435

Friday, Feb. 5 Mount Angel Wurstfest

10 am. - 10 p.m., Festhalle, 500 Wilco Hwy., Mount Angel. A celebration of sausage. Beer, wine, sausage pairings. $5 adults; $10 with specialty stein.

Children free with adult. Repeats Feb. 6. mtangelwurstfest.com

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6 - 8 p.m., Borland Gallery, 303 Coolidge St., Silverton. Meet artists, view work.

Artwork continues on display noon - 4 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays through Feb. 28.

Jan, 503-363-9310

Parent’s Night Out!

6 - 10 p.m., Silverton Friends Church, 229 Eureka Ave. Parents drop off children, enjoy some alone time. Suggested donation is $10 per child, $25 per family of three or more. Funds raised cover cost of snacks, supplies. Remaining funds benefit Peace and Social Concerns.

Newborn - 12 years old. RSVP: Jaime, 503-516-7427.

Silverton vs Crescent Valley 7 p.m., Boys basketball, Silverton High, 1456 Pine St.

Distillates of Aether

7 - 9 p.m., Lunaria Gallery, 113 N Water St., Silverton. Artists’ reception for collection of vintage industrial-styled fine arts, craft objects by J.W. Kinsey. “Time Past, Time Future” continues in the loft with paintings

by Helen Bouchard, Ulan Moore. Both displays can be viewed through Feb. 29.

503-873-7734, lunariagallery.com

Saturday, Feb. 6 Indoor Flea Market

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Silverton Elks Lodge, 300 High St. Free admission. Spaces $15 per market. Dennis, 503-569-0148; Guy, 503-798-1953

Wurstfest Run

10 a.m., Festhalle, 500 Wilco Hwy., Mount Angel. Wurst Run features 5K run/walk and 10K run. Pre-register, racenorthwest.com, $26. Day of registration $30. Registration includes race and festival entry, stein, complimentary beverage. Sponsored by Warsteiner Beers of Germany, Seven Brides Brewing, Mt. Angel Sausage Company.

Pop-up Co-op

Noon - 4 p.m., Seven Brides Brewing, 990 N First St., Silverton. Showcase of local meats, cheeses, produce, locally-sourced products.

Become an owner, enjoy live music, samples, door prizes. Open to public. Repeats Feb. 7.

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6:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Middle School, 460 E Marquam, Mt. Angel.

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7 p.m., Silverton Community Center, 421 S Water St. 503-873-5303

Tuesday, Feb. 9 Chili Cook-Off

5 - 7 p.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 W Main St. Silverton celebrity chefs vie for best chili. Minimum donations of $5 per meal. Benefits After School Activities Program. 503-873-2451

Ancestry Detectives

10 a.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St., Silverton. “Probate Research: Follow the Money” with Connie Lenzen, certified genealogist. Free. ancestrydetectives.org

First Friday in Silverton

7 – 9 p.m. Explore the historic downtown. 503-873-5615

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Wednesday, Feb. 10 Lenten Breakfast

7:30 a.m., Marquam United Methodist Church, 36975 S Highway 213, Mt. Angel.

46th annual Interdenominational Lenten Breakfast. Seven Wednesdays, each with new menu, worship, weekly speaker. Free; donations accepted. 503-829-5061

Gardening Class

2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield. Gardening with Dale Small. Seniors 60 and older.

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Daddy Daughter Date Night

5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Canyonview, 13000 NE Finlay Road, Silverton. $50 per couple; $20 additional sibling. canyonviewministries. org, 971-239-1347

Silverton vs Central Boys Basketball 7 p.m., Silverton High, 1456 Pine St.

Brothers Grimm Tale of Snow White 7 p.m., Brush Creek Playhouse, 11535 NE Silverton Road, Silverton. Brush Creek production. Tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and children 12 and under. Advance tickets at Books-N-Time, 210 N Water St., Ste. B, Silverton. Repeats 7 p.m. Feb. 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; 2 p.m. Feb. 14, 21, 28.

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5 p.m., Festhalle, 500 Wilco Hwy., Mount Angel. Auction, dinner, appetizers, entertainment. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door.

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Silverton vs South Albany Basketball 7 p.m., Silverton High, 1456 Pine St.

Noon, Silverton First Baptist Church, 229 Westfield St. Vocalist Bob Shike sings songs honoring military. Speaker Tammy Ortung.

Light luncheon served; $6.50. Reservations necessary by calling Cathy, 503-999-2291.

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7 p.m., location varies. Members discuss ways to fund, implement projects benefitting Silverton community. Call Barbara for information, meeting place, 801-414-3875.

Friday, Feb. 12 Chamber Forum Lunch

11:45 a.m., Family Birth Center, 342 Fairview St., Silverton. $12 members with reservation. $15 prospective members or no reservation. 503-873-5615, silvertonchamber.org

Lenten Meditation Concert

3 p.m., Mount Angel Abbey, 1 Abbey Dr., St. Benedict. Organist Marcia Hauff performs Marcel Dupre’s “The Stations of the Cross” accompanied by Lenten readings. While on the hilltop, guests are invited to walk the Abbey’s own Stations of the Cross path. Each station houses a basrelief sculpture, which early monks brought to the Abbey in 1883 from Munich, Germany. Myrna Keough, 503845-3412

Thursday, Feb. 18 Elder Law Presentation

7 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield. “To Tie the Knot or Not” presented by attorney Phil Kelley. Free.

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Cinderella

7 p.m. 1456 Pine St. SHS theater students perform Cinderella, a musicial. Continues at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 to 21 and Feb. 25 to 27.

Matinee at 2 p.m. Feb. 21. Tickets are available by calling the high school at 503-873-6331, ext. 3778.

Pints & Purls

6 - 8 p.m., Seven Brides Brewing, 990 N First, Silverton. Meet other knitters, crocheters for an evening of pints and some purls. Hosted by Apples to Oranges.

Everyone welcome. 503-874-4901

Friday, Feb. 19 Silverton Poetry Festival

5:30 p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church, 1410 Pine St., Silverton. Silent and oral auctions, dinner of prime rib and prawns. Tickets $35 each. 503-873-2044

7 p.m., Frank Lloyd Wright Gordon House, 869 W Main St., Silverton. Poets Don Colburn and Eleanor Berry will read.

Refreshments. Free; donations welcome.

Sponsored by Silverton Poetry Association.

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Brush Creek Auditions

6 p.m., 7 p.m., Brush Creek Playhouse, 11535 NE Silverton Road, Silverton. Auditions for “Accidentally Yours”

by Pauline Williams Snapp. Cast of 14 with at least seven females, three males who can play ages 15 - 70. Play runs April 8 - 24. 503-5083682, brushcreekplayhouse. com

Monday, Feb. 15 President’s Day Tuesday, Feb. 16 Silver Falls Library Book Club

7 - 8:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St., Silverton. This month’s selection is “Sometimes a Great Nation” by Ken Kesey. Refreshments.

Visitors welcome. Spring, 503-897-8796

Wednesday, Feb. 17

9:30 a.m. - noon, Shalom Prayer Center, 840 S Main St., Mt. Angel. Join Tim Nelson and Linda Jensen to discuss “Cloud of Unknowing.” Free. 503-845-6773

Silverton Poetry Festival

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St., Silverton. Read your favorite poem, tell why it’s your favorite.

Second half of program, attendees can read own poems. Free. Poetry workshop follows from 2 - 4 p.m. at a location to be announced. Limited to 15 participants.

Reserve a spot by mailing $35 to Silverton Poetry Association, PO Box 929, Silverton, OR 97381. At 7 p.m., poets Deborah Ackers and Cindy Stewart-Rinier read from published works at White Oak Gallery, 216 E Main St., Silverton. Refreshments served.

Free. Sponsored by Silverton Poetry Association.

Silverton Ducks Unlimited Banquet

5 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Oral and silent auction, drawing. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets information: Jeff, 503-949-8057, or Loren, 503-507-2710

Silverton vs Central Boys Basketball 7 p.m., Silverton High, 1456 Pine St.

Silverton First Citizen Banquet

5:30 - 9 p.m., Festhalle, 500 Wilco Hwy., Mount Angel. Celebrating Silverton’s outstanding volunteers. Tickets $35.

Silverton Chamber, 503-873-5615

Sunday, Feb. 21 Silverton Poetry Festival

1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Abbey, 1 Abbey Dr., St. Benedict. Festival’s finale, Feast of Poets, features Cindy Williams Gutierrez, Steve Jones, Tola Molotkov, Donna Prinzmetal, Jana Zvibleman.

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“There’s a lot of work for a farm and there’s a lot of work for a restaurant.

Neither one, I understand, makes a whole lot of money,” Nizlek mused.

Although the Silver Grille is in a commercial building in downtown Silverton, Nizlek did find a way to grow much of his own produce by utilizing 6,000 square feet of greenhouse owned by the family of his wife Naomi, as well as on his own quarter acre. Growing both annual plants as well as perennials such as grapes, apples, pears and herbs keeps the couple busy during the hours that are not

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Silver Grille adopted farm-to-fork early spent at the restaurant.

Although the hours are long Nizlek thinks the end result is worth it because of the superior taste of food grown fresh in the Willamette Valley. It’s an element that’s becoming more popular as the local food movement becomes more important in Oregon.

“We’re fortunate that people do have a certain level of interest,” Nizlek said.

Although Silver Grille was a forerunner in the farm-to-table movement in this area, there are now several restaurants that are hosting an array of locally sourced dishes.

Nizlek thinks that makes sense considering the long growing season in the valley and the personality that Silverton imbues.

Combined, these factors make a perfect match for restaurants like the Silver Grille that have something unique to offer.

“I think everything about Silverton has kind of taken on that,” Nizlek said. “Every single restaurant that’s doing pretty well has a following and I think that’s great.”

Although Nizlek gets a fair amount of

tourists visiting his restaurant, he has many residents who support him. “A good portion of the clientele comes in weekly,” Nizlek said.

For those who are repeat customers the Silver Grille offers a unique opportunity that few restaurants do, the chance to try something new on a regular basis. Because Nizlek changes his menu according to the ingredients he can source locally, he alters his menu an estimated 140 times a year reflecting the seasons and painting a picture of what is growing outside.

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Last year’s Chili Cook-off was a huge success serving more than 100 bowls of chili and earning $800 for Silverton Area Community Aid. Organizers are hoping this year will be an even bigger triumph. Money raised will go to another worthy cause, the After School Activities Program.

The Chili Cook-Off is Tuesday, Feb. 9, 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, 203 W. Main St. There is a $5 suggested donation.

Donna Eberle, who is organizing the event, said Silverton United Methodist was one of the four founding churches that helped provide start-up funds for the After School Activities Program or ASAP, for middle school students.

The event will have a Mardi Gras theme including costumes and masks. Last year there was a surprise entrance by Silverton Fire District. “There was a feeling by some of the organizers that a second [trophy] should have been awarded for ‘best entrance.’ That trophy would have gone to the Silverton Fire District who brought its chili into the building in formation led by a bagpipe player,” Eberle said.

Both Silverton Fire District and Silverton Health plan to return with their own unique recipes to feed the crowd.

Elizabeth Bohnstedt, the director of guest relations at Silverton Health, describes the recipe their team’s executive chef has concocted as “a Cowboy Open Range Chili with beans” and “smoky and savory flavors.”

The Silverton Fire District’s chili is going to be a joint effort between its staff and volunteers, Capt. Jerry Shiffer said.

“Our recipe is considered a sweet/hot chili and yes, we do have a few secret ingredients, which shall remain secret.”

Two new competitors will be joining in, the Silverton Senior Center and the Silverton School District’s Culinary Arts Program.

The Chili Cook-off winners are chosen by attendees who vote for their favorite.

“For a minimum donation of $5 per meal, guests can taste and vote on the four chili entrants. They also receive a Silverton United Methodist chili meal that includes a bowl of chili that can be topped with cheese or onions. Crackers, French bread, and a beverage will be available as well as the choice of desserts,” Eberle said.

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Known as the Mardi Gras of Mount Angel, the Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce Wurstfest is a chance eat, drink and be merry before the Lenten season begins. Wurstfest is always held on the weekend before Ash Wednesday, which this year is Feb. 10.

The eighth annual WurstFest is Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 5-6, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Mount Angel Festhalle, 500 S Wilco Hwy. General admission is $5 or $10 with specialty stein or glass (limited availability). Young folk under 21 accompanied by an adult are admitted free. Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. is Senior Day for those 65 years old and older. There will be special give-a-ways as long as supplies last.

For those who want to burn some calories, the Wurst Run starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday,.There is both a 5K and a 10K run/walk. Fees include registration, course map, entry to Wurstfest, beer glass and a complimentary beverage.

The Festhalle is transformed into a small village from a sausage lover’s dream for the festival. Three area sausage makers – Mt. Angel Sausage, Glockenspiel and Urban German – present 19 varieties of the best of their wurst, including bratwurst, currywurst, frickadelwurst.

And, of course, there are the garnishes like sauerkraut, grilled onions and

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Travel Fair 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23.

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mustards, plus other great German dishes.

The bar will feature the world-famous Warsteiner beers from Germany and a special Wurstfest brew from Silverton’s Seven Brides called Stammtisch.

There also will be an array of German and regional wines plus non-alcoholic beverages. Many artisans and craftspeople will display and sell their foods, condiments, hats, clothing and more.

And there will be music, and dancing, and... you know, all the excellent elements of a Mount Angel festival!

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A ‘pura vida’ destination

By Steve Ritchie Leaving the beach at Junquillal on the Pacific Coast after watching another gorgeous Costa Rican sunset, I was brushing the wet sand off my feet before hopping into our rental car.

A young man a few cars away called out to me, “Aqua?” Thinking he must want to sell me a bottle of water, I called back, “No, we’re good but thanks.”

The young man came over anyway, carrying a big jug of water, and gestured at my still sandy feet.

I finally understood and stuck my feet out so he could pour water on them and I could get the sticky sand off.

Then he was off, with a wave and smile.

I was dumbstruck at this unexpected kindness from a stranger.

A week later, my wife and I were hundreds of miles away on the Osa Peninsula in southern Costa Rica, starting a long hike into the Corcovado National Park at dawn. As we crossed a little

stream by hopping from rock-to-rock, Susan was having a little trouble not slipping into the water. She paused on a rock, not wanting to get her shoes soaked just as we were starting our 10-mile trek.

way they relate to each other, and the shared values that seem to unite this peace-loving democracy.

As if to remind each other – and visitors – of this, people in Costa Rica often say, “Pura Vida,” instead of “goodbye” when they part.

Just then, a little Costa Rican girl, maybe eight or nine years old, left her mother and silently went to Susan’s side.

We enjoyed our first trip to Costa Rica a year ago so much that we decided to return, and we planned an itinerary that would take us from the northernmost of the country’s 14 volcanoes, Rincon de la Vieja, to the pristine beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula, all the way down the Pacific Coast and deep into the rain forest of the Osa wilderness.

The girl took Susan’s hand and led her across the stream, showing her which rocks to step on.

When we finished our hike seven hours later, we came back to the same stream, and the scene was repeated. Without a word, the girl again appeared by Susan’s side, and again helped her across.

These two thoughtful, unexpected actions seem to epitomize the friendliness of the people in this beautiful country.

In the three weeks we spent in Costa Rica, we never encountered hostility or rudeness, felt threatened or had to rebuff a sales pitch.

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Susan Murray and Steve Ritchie in Costa Rica

(the term commonly used for Costa Ricans) reflects their philosophy of “Pura Vida,” or “pure life.”

In its broadest sense, pura vida refers to the Tico commitment to preserving the natural beauty of Costa Rica, the genuine

Staying in eco lodges, B & B’s, small hotels, and on a horse ranch, we managed to avoid the most developed tourist areas, and the Best Westerns and Marriotts. We traveled more than 700 miles, but still managed to hike, kayak, bird watch, or play in the waves nearly every day.

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Several times, a large band of monkeys,

Adventure seems to lurk around every corner in Costa Rica.

scrambling high on trees, came within feet of us.

If you like an active vacation, your options are plentiful, no matter which region you find yourself in.

A friendly (I think) iguana lived under

At the volcano we hiked in to see the bubbling mud pots, and soaked in natural hot springs.

At the beach the warm ocean beckoned for swimming and body surfing. In the cloud forests, we explored the forest canopy on elevated walkways and suspension bridges.

In the tropical rainforest, we kayaked and hiked.

Susan and her little guide across the stream.

Corcovado.

Smaller in area than West Virginia, Costa Rica has an amazingly varied landscape.

Mountainous regions with active volcanoes, high plateaus with coffee plantations, “cloud forests,” wild rivers,

sun-drenched beaches, jungle areas, and humid, marshy estuaries are all found in close proximity.

Amazingly, about 25 percent of the country is protected through national parks and reserves, and ecotourism has

A big highlight of our trip was seeing so many birds and mammals. In Samara, one of the beach towns we stayed in, our hotel was just outside the village on hill.

Howler monkeys roamed through the forest around us, alerting us to their presence with their deep-throated howls.

our unit, and liked to sun herself next to our deck. Coatis, raccoon-like creatures,

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Depending on whom you ask, Valentine’s Day is wonderful, terrible, just another day, romantic, pathetic or loving. I asked a lot of people the worst thing their significant other did on Valentine’s Day and what makes the day special for them.

Molly and Alex Newman are expecting their fourth child (first boy) in March.

Molly had some great advice for men for Valentine’s Day. “Never assume flowers and a card are all you need to do. I’m more into the gestures and romantic/ loving comments during the day, reminding me with his own words and actions why he loves me.” She adds with a laugh, “Oh yeah. He is buying me my dream house so that works, too.”

Staci McIntire has other ideas. “Dinner reservations are nice. It shows that he thought of it in advance and not at the last minute. Flowers and balloons at work, handwritten cards and love notes. Those are nice. But wrong? Forgetting to do something special, acting like it shouldn’t be a holiday, or taking me to McDonald’s for dinner.” Austin - You’re welcome.

Hilary Dumitrescu remembers Valentine’s Day with her dad. “He made silly little cards for me, which spoiled me a bit for all future guys in my life. I told my husband, Val, that he could forget my birthday and even Christmas, but there’ll be hell to pay if he screwed up Valentine’s Day. He never fails to write me a sweet note.”

John Parenteau, who with wife Maggie Jones owns Grub Courier and Bigfoot Robot together, recalls growing up with his childhood sweetheart at Silver Crest school. “I got my first kiss in the sixth grade and we even went to the prom together. We parted ways but ran into New Year! each other five years ago and fell in love again. The best of Valentine’s Day? I had a crush on her at Silver Crest and would bring her a box of chocolate every Valentine’s Day. Each year the box got bigger. She didn’t seem to mind.”

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Melanie Huebsch “went to Jared” for her gift. Ok, I just worked that one in since her husband’s name is Jared. But a tip for her main man? “Give mom a day to herself. Not a spa day, just a day at home by herself.”

Meredith Branstetter-Wertz and her husband don’t exchange gifts. “We just enjoy each other’s company. The best things can’t be bought. It is done by action and not just one day a year but every day.”

Dana Smith isn’t a fan of Cupid’s day.

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Karrie Douglas says simply, “Worst gift?

Any kitchen appliance. Best gift? Dinner with the love of my life.”

Lisa Joyce said she can share the worst gift she received from husband Curt Shaw because he probably won’t read this.

“Worst gift? A leaf blower. It was red, and I do enjoy leaf blowers. But in terms of romance? Not too inspiring. “ Jason Bricker, Silverton’s motorcycle police officer, says the best Valentine’s gifts “are materials for building that one thing she’s been wanting you to make her forever, especially if it’s something you personally don’t care for.”

Aylene Geringer, owner of the Chocolate Box, advises people, to order items such as flowers, chocolate covered strawberries gift certificates a day of beauty in advance.

“It demonstrates that they are putting some thought into what would make their loved one happy. If they buy chocolates and champagne from The Chocolate Box as a last minute gift, I’m good with that.”

For me? The worst gift I gave my wife of 33 years, Lisa, on Valentine’s Day? I may have given her some stretch-omatic lounge wear after the birth of our daughter, Briana, and told her she looked beautiful in it. I thought it was heartfelt.

I’m not sure she agreed.

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Lady Foxes roll on The Silverton High girls basketball squad continues its unbeaten ways.

The top-ranked Foxes improved to 15-0 overall and 5-0 in the Mid-Willamette Conference, with a 55-28 win Jan. 22 against Central, which came into the contest 4-0 in league.

Basketball squad keeps winning

Silverton girls basketball players Alia Parsons and Elena Smisek

on rebounding … just work on getting better. They work hard, our practices are crisp, and they are good at not being satisfied, having that edge.

But Silverton rode its stifling defense and the shooting touch of Alia Parsons and Elena Smisek to a 25-0 run in the first half. The Foxes led 35-10 at halftime and were never seriously threatened.

Parsons, the defending Mid-Willamette player of the year, scored 21 points and Smisek added 12 on four first-half 3-pointers. Smisek’s fourth long-range bomb gave the Foxes a 30-5 lead and left the Panthers reeling.

“It was all great passing,” said Smisek, a 5-2 junior wing. “We talk each other up a lot and everyone is always positive.”

Parsons, a 5-10 wing and the lone senior on the squad, added three 3-pointers, a couple of them from the NBA distance.

“That’s important because we have a lot of basketball left.”

“That’s the way we do it,” Parsons aid. “If you are open you shoot it.”

The Foxes already hold wins over Corvallis and Central, which are tied for second at 4-1. Silverton and Corvallis tied for the MWC title a year ago and also met in the state Class 5A quarterfinals.

The Foxes and Spartans face off again

Feb. 9 in Corvallis, but Silverton has four other games in the interim and coach Tal Wold is not looking that far ahead.

“The girls are ultra-competitive, but we just want to go 1-0 in the next game,” said Wold, who added that squad has plenty of things to improve on. “We gotta keep working on defense, in the post and

Kennedy’s girls also are ranked No. 1 and took a seven-game winning streak into Jan. 26 home showdown with defending Class 2A champion Western Mennonite (results were after press deadline). The Trojans are 6-0 in league and all three of their losses are to teams in higher classifications.

Kennedy won at No. 3 Western Mennonite by a 44-41 score in the Dec. 16 Tri-River league opener and

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the Trojans also have beaten No. 5 Regis, taking a 56-38 victory Jan. 19 in Stayton. The Rams, who won five consecutive state titles from 2010-2014, are 4-2 in league play. Kennedy, Western Mennonite and Regis seem likely to claim the Tri-River’s three state playoff spots.

Boys hoops: The Silverton boys are 3-2 in the Mid-Willamette and 9-6 overall heading into the week after splitting their last four games, scoring wins against Crescent Valley and Central and losing to South Albany and Corvallis. The Foxes, the defending Class 5A champions, are ranked 15th by the OSAA and are tied with Lebanon and Crescent Valley in league, two games behind undefeated Corvallis. Silverton gets another shot at Corvallis on Feb. 10 when the Spartans come to Silverton. The Foxes need to finish in the top two in league to earn a first-round state playoff bye.

Wrestling: Silverton placed seven wrestlers in the top four in their weight classes at the Jan. 9 BretthauerHilHi Invitational at Hillsboro. Jacob Whitehead (106), Austin Reed (132),

Braden Sinn (160) and William McMahon (195) all finished second, with Valentin Garcia (3rd, 106), Tabor Tarpley (3rd, 145) and Chaz White (4th, 126)) also turning in strong performances.

In addition the Foxes took 11th in Class 5A at the Jan. 15-16 Oregon Classic duals at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond. Silverton went 2-3 in the tournament, defeating St. Helens and Summit and falling against Sandy, Redmond and Bend.

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