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Something to Think About Committee fallout over SFSD gun ban proposal..............................................4
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Civics 101 MASD reduces deficit without layoffs.....7 ‘If I were mayor...’ winners announced....8
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Your Garden.................. Inside Business Zetta House unites for health..............15 Something to Do Free Fish Day returns to reservoir........16 Senior Follies share some laughs......... 17
Passages................................ 18 Something to Celebrate
Mt. Angel Chamber awards two $2,000 scholarships......................20 Mt. Angel Community Foundation celebrates 25 years.............................20 McClaine project receives honors......... 21
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Volunteers resign after board rejects ban on concealed permit guns
By Stephen Floyd Two members of a policy committee for the Silver Falls School District (SFSD) have resigned in protest after the board rejected a proposed ban on concealed carry firearms amid confrontational discussions. Superintendent Policy Workgroup members Dawn Tacker and Melissa Seifer Briggs resigned May 23 following the board’s May 9 regular meeting, during which policy proposal KGBB was voted down 4-3. The policy would have banned all firearms except those carried by law enforcement, eliminating an exception for individuals with concealed carry permits. State law allows concealed carry in public schools, but legislation passed in 2021 gave school boards the option to ban the practice. Supporters of KGBB saw it as an opportunity to improve student safety, however, the proposal generated staunch opposition from a majority of SFSD board members and was criticized as a token effort to send a political message.
The Silver Falls School District Board met May 9, and on a 4-3 vote rejected the ban on concealed carry handguns proposed by the Superintendent Policy Workgroup. COURTESY SILVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
“People who are going to engage in an unlawful use of a firearm aren’t going to give a crap that we passed the policy,” said Board Chair Jonathan Edmonds during the May 9 meeting. “So it’s symbolic more than it’s substantive.”
Ban starts with cold reception The workgroup proposed KGBB in February as part of a policy package addressing a broad array of issues, from
specialized academic programs to workplace harassment to head lice mitigation. The workgroup itself was created in 2020 to help the district manage a backlog of required and recommended policy revisions, with members appointed by and serving at the discretion of Superintendent Scott Drue.
Aaron Koch, who argued the policy did not address any known problems. Tacker would later tell the board the intent of KGBB was to prevent students from having access to firearms on district property, and to discourage well-meaning firearm owners from recklessly intervening during a crisis.
During the policy package’s first reading before the board March 28, KGBB generated opposition from Edmonds and board members Owen Von Flue and
During the policy package’s second reading April 11, Von Flue made a motion to table KGBB, effectively killing the proposal, on the grounds that it was unlikely current
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board members would vote to approve it. His motion passed 4-3, with dissenting board members Jennifer Traeger, Janet Allanach and Lori McLaughlin arguing the policy deserves open discussion and board action during a third and final reading.
proposal was certain to fail. However, board member Tom Buchholz, who opposed KGBB, agreed there would be no harm in following the three-read process and, with his support, a motion to return to KGBB to the board agenda passed 4-2 (Koch was absent).
KGBB re-assessed The board revisited this decision April 25 after they were informed it was unprecedented and may have violated a policy requiring three readings of a proposal prior to board action. Tacker spoke to the board that day and urged them to return KGBB to the agenda for a third reading to protect an open and transparent policy process.
The board also agreed to remove KGBB from the policy package and vote on the matter separately when the time came.
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playing Yosemite Sam thinking they are going to be the good guy with a gun in our schools,” said Karyssa Dow.
Dawn Tacker, then a member of the Superintendent Policy Workgroup, speaks to the school board on April 25 about the board’s decision to table a proposed ban on concealed carry handguns.
COURTESY SFSD This path to a final reading caught the attention of KGBB supporters, who attended the May 9 meeting to advocate for what they saw as a critical step to ensure student safety.
“Those three readings are pretty critical to what we do, and I think that there’s been a lot of public trust around that,” said Tacker. Traeger, Allanach and McLaughlin echoed this sentiment and argued the bill deserved an opportunity for public input and board discussion, while those opposed to KGBB said tabling made no difference as the
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“It’s not political, it’s a public health issue,” said Sarah Kaser Weitzman. “I think it’s just really important that you think about the safety aspects of it and not the politics, because it’s not political, it’s about the safety of our children.” “I was in the military for eight years,” said Jason Dow. “I won’t even carry my gun at school where my kid is and other people’s kids are, and I trust my judgment over
“If this board prides itself on being a sounding board of the community, it should listen to the community volunteers who suggested the policy, the commentators here tonight, and the survey that overwhelmingly
supports a ban on guns in school,” said Michele Stone Finicle, referencing national polls that suggest a majority of Americans favor stricter gun control.
Policy or politics? When Tacker spoke, she expressed frustrations she felt as a member of the workgroup, which she said carefully weighed the pros and cons of KGBB before reaching a unanimous decision to place it before the board. She said, when board members dismissed the policy out-ofhand, this undermined a process the board itself put in place.
“When this board ignores those recommendations, including recommendations from top district staff, it jeopardizes the integrity of the policy development process,” she said, adding, “Although each of you has a right to your own opinion as private individuals – and I would forever defend that right – your job information when you serve on the board is to agenda item govern by consensus.” rescheduli
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Something to Think About Continued from page 5 These criticisms did not sit well with Von Flue, who said public comment that night felt less like community support for a policy and more like a political effort to strong-arm public officials. “I felt a little bit threatened by the testimony today saying we’ve essentially empowered [the workgroup] to tell us what to do, and if we don’t do it then we’re violating our policy somehow,” said Von Flue. “We don’t abrogate our responsibility,” he continued. “And I certainly don’t want a policy committee that is – I’m just going to go out and say it – our policy committee is very left of the center. I don’t care about that. I think they’re good people, they care. But I don’t want them to be a political arm, lobbying us and then threatening us to tell us we have somehow abrogated our responsibility to adopt policy.”
Perspectives unchanged Koch addressed public comments about student safety and said opposition to KGBB was not opposition to public health, rather a
matter of practicality. “I’m not convinced putting this policy in place would create a solution for anything at hand in Silver Falls School District,” he said. Edmonds and Buchholz echoed this sentiment, with Buchholz saying individuals with concealed carry licenses are “hyper-lawabiding” and don’t pose a threat. Allanach countered this argument by asking: Rather than proving what a ban on firearms would solve, why shouldn’t they try to prove what allowing guns in schools would accomplish? McLaughlin added that concealed carrying is a personal decision, but that doesn’t mean guns should be allowed in schools around children. Traeger conceded that enforcement of a ban would be problematic, as people intent on possessing guns on school grounds could simply ignore the policy. She added she was glad KGBB was allowed a third read and an opportunity for board discussion and public input. When the policy came to a vote,
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McLaughlin, Traeger and Allanach were still in favor and Edmonds, Von Flue, Koch and Buchholz were still against.
Drue takes no sides Before the votes were cast, McLaughlin asked Drue if he believed KGBB was in the best interests of the district and student safety. Drue said he was not ready to comment on the matter, and instead addressed individuals who claimed during public comment that he was in support of the policy. “I think what I’m prepared to say right now is that I’ve heard some speak for me tonight and I’d appreciate it if individuals that speak, speak for themselves,” he said. “That in no way puts me on either side, and I’m not prepared to speak on that right now.” Our Town reached out to the district to ask if Drue had any comment after the policy had been decided. District spokesperson Derek McElfresh said Drue “has no comment on this matter at this time.” Drue’s unwillingness to publicly take a
stance was one of the reasons Tacker and Seifer Briggs cited for stepping down, as well as Von Flue’s comments and what they saw as a failure by Edmonds to intercede. In a joint statement, the two women said the workgroup serves no political function and is instead committed to the safety and success of students, and KGBB supported that goal. “This is the first time in the almost two years since the creation of the Superintendent’s Policy Workgroup that the board has voted against adopting a recommended policy,” said the statement. “We do not feel that allowing concealed carry firearms in schools is in the best interest of students, staff, educators, and families. We also respect that it is the board’s job and prerogative to adopt policies, or vote to not adopt them.” McElfresh confirmed Tacker and Seifer Briggs have left the workgroup. He said the district is grateful for their contributions. “We appreciate the time and energy they devoted to helping us update and revise our policies, and wish them the best,” he said. Licensed Bonded Insured
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If I were mayor...
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2022 If I Were Mayor... contest winners
As Mayor Kyle Palmer reads through each year’s submissions to the annual, “If I Were Mayor…” contest, he is always surprised by the altruistic sentiments expressed by the contestants, ranging from fourth through eighth grade students. “You might think that a young person, here and there may say they would use this job to benefit themselves personally in some way, like building a huge pool in their own yard, creating a lane on our streets for their use only... but that is never, ever, the case,” he said. This year was no exception with the winning ideas ranging from “creating a more centrally located town square,” as suggested by elementary-aged winner Tilly Adamson of Mark Twain Elementary School, to adding more “places where youth can have clubs and activities,” as proposed by middle school winner Addison Krueger of Scotts Mills Elementary. “It’s comforting to me to know that there are so many young people who may one day
Poster Contest (Grades 4/5) • First place: Tilly Adamson, Mark Twain Elementary School
• Second: Joey Boatner, Bethany Charter School • Third: Amiah Santos, Bethany Charter School
Essay Contest (Grades 6 to 8) • First: Addison Krueger, Scotts Mills Elementary School
Silverton Mayor, Kyle Palmer, with essay contest winners: Addison Krueger (first place), Mylee Clevenger (second), Elissa Watson (third), and Aspen Etzel (honorable mention) at an awards ceremony held at Scotts Mills Elementary School. SUBMITTED PHOTO
move from writing and drawing about what they might do if they were mayor, to sharing with us what they are doing as mayor,” Palmer said. Many of the changes proposed by the students were entirely feasible, like the implementation of a citywide recycling program for cans and bottles, the creation of an animal shelter for lost pets, or increased
• Second: Mylee Clevenger, Scotts Mills Elementary School
assistance for the unhoused. “Engaging with our area youth, and especially seeing their awareness and insight related to the issues that cities face, is by far my favorite part of being mayor,” Palmer admitted. And it might be future Mayor Krueger’s favorite part as well – as her essay points out, “Being a mayor is a very important yet fun
• Third: Elissa Watson, Scotts Mills Elementary School • Honorable Mention: Aspen Etzel, Scotts Mills Elementary School
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Mt. Angel Public Library, 290 E Charles St. Silverton High, 1456 Pine St., Silverton. Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield 50 & older. 503-873-3093 Silver Creek Fellowship, 822 NE Industrial Way, Silverton.
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SACA Food Pantry, 9 a.m. - noon, SACA, 421 S Water St., Silverton. Repeats Thursdays. 503-873-3446, silvertonareacommunityaid.org Bridge, 10 a.m., Silverton Senior Center. Mt. Angel Community & Senior Center Store, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 195 E Charles St. Repeats Tuesday - Saturday. Volunteers needed. 503-845-6998 Silverton Meals on Wheels, 11:30 a.m. Delivery only. $3 donation suggested. Monday - Friday. Carol, 503-873-6906. Mt. Angel Senior Meals, 11:30 a.m. Delivery only. $3 donation suggested. Repeats Thursdays. Ginger, 503-845-9464. Silverton Recovery AA, noon - 1 p.m., 302 N Water St. Seven days a week. Poker, 12:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield. Silvertone Ukulele Network, 3:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Peaceful Heart, 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center,. Yoga breathing, kirtan and yoga philosophy. No experience required. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. Free. peacefulheartkirtan@gmail.com Free Dinner, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Oak Street Church, 502 Oak St., Silverton. Pickup only. Open to all. 503-873-5446 TaekwonDo, 7 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Repeats Thursdays. Jon Haynes, 503-873-3663
Tuesday
Silver Angel Foot Clinic, Silverton Senior Center. Repeats Wednesdays. Call for appointment. 503-201-6461 Yoga with Kathleen, 8:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center. First class is free; $5 thereafter. Repeats Thursdays. Scotts Mills Food Boxes, 9 - 11 a.m., Scotts Mills Community Center, 298 Fourth St. Residents in Scotts Mills/Butte Creek/Monitor rural areas are welcome. Food donations welcome. Niki Barber, 503-873-5059 Simple Qigong, 9:45 a.m., Silverton Senior Center. Set to music. $8. 50 and older. Repeats Thursdays. Community Helpers Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Age 2 - 5. Recordings posted at mtangelreads. readsquared.com. 503-845-6401 Indoor Playtime, 11 a.m. - noon, Mt. Angel Public Library. Age 2 - 5. All toys provided. 503-845-6401
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Mt. Angel Food Pantry, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mt. Angel Community Center, 195 E Charles St. Repeats Wednesday. 503-845-6998 Pinochle, 11:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center. Repeats Fridays. Tune Tours Afternoon Show, 2 - 5 p.m., Mt. Angel Theater & Stu.dio, 220 E Charles St. Live music and entertainment specifically designed for music lovers and seniors, but all are welcome. $10. In association with Abiqua Studios & Tune Tours. Repeats Thursdays. Jon, 323-449-1183 SACA Food Pantry, 4 - 7 p.m., SACA, 421 S Water St., Silverton. 503-873-3446, silvertonareacommunityaid.org Serenity Al-Anon Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Virtual Zoom meeting. Repeats 10 a.m. Saturdays. For Zoom link, call Barbara, 503-269-0952.
Wednesday
Knit Wits, 10 a.m. - noon, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 50 and older. 503-873-3093 Mission Benedict Food Pantry, 1 - 4 p.m., St. Joseph Shelter, 925 S Main St., Mt. Angel. Repeats Friday. 503-845-2468 Open Art Studio, 1 - 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Line Dancing, 1 - 2 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship. No registration required. Free; donations accepted for instructor. Open to all. Sheila, 503-409-4498 Silver Chips Woodcarving Sessions, 1 - 4 p.m., Silverton Arts Association, 303 Coolidge St., Silverton. $2 a week. All skill levels. 503-873-4512. Mission of Hope Food Pantry, 2 - 4 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship. 503-873-7353
Thursday
Community Coffee, 7 - 9 a.m., Scotts Mills Community Center, 298 Fourth St. Free. Yoga, 9 a.m., Silver Creek Fellowship. Instructor Marg Jones. Open to all. Sheila, 503-409-4498 Mediation & Shared Dialog, 7 - 8:30 p.m. All spiritual traditions welcome. Request invitation for virtual gather by emailing compassionatepresence@yahoo.com. 971-218-6641
Friday
Toastmaster Club, 7:30 a.m., Zoom. Increase your listening skills, speaking, thinking and evaluating. Contact tmcommunicators@gmail.com for Zoom link. Fun Fitness Friday, 9:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center. Free. Silvertones Community Singers, 10:30 a.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 Main St., Silverton. Anyone who loves to sing is welcome. Tomi, 503-873-2033 Shelf Indulgence, 11 a.m., Silverton Senior Center. Local senior authors book sharing. Free.
Saturday
Silverton Farmers Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 204 W Main St. 503-873-5615 Oregon Crafters Market, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., 215 N Water St., Silverton. Local crafters & artists, live music, food & spirits. Repeats noon - 5 p.m. Sundays. oregoncraftersmarket.com Saturday Free Lunch, noon - 1:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N Second St., Silverton. Pickup only. Open to all. 503-939-3459 Silverton Country Historical Society Museum, 1 - 4 p.m., 428 S Water St., Silverton. Repeats Sundays. silverton. museum@live.com, 503-873-7070 Yoga breathing, kirtan and yoga philosophy, 2 - 3 p.m., Silverton Community Center, 421 S Water St. No experience required. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. Free. peacefulheartkirtan@gmail.com
Notices
American Legion Post
Mt. Angel American Legion Post #89 is collecting unserviceable flags for appropriate disposition. Call 503-8452400 or 503-845-6119 for pickup.
Silver Falls Library
Read Beyond the Beaten Path is this year’s summer reading program theme. All ages can participate. Participants can go online at http://silverfalls.readsquared. com, or sign up and track reading progress with bingo board (youth & teens) or paper log sheet (adults). Read books, complete activities, attend library programs and earn fun prizes. Registration dates are June 14 - Aug. 20. 503-873-7633, silverfallslibrary.org
Mt. Angel Public Library
The library’s June Storywalk is Siesta by Ginger Foglesong Guy. Start at the library’s front door. Enjoy a sidewalk obstacle course around the library. STEAM packets for age 5 - 10 and Takeand-Make packets for tweens and teens available all month long. 503-845-6401
Wednesday, June 1 Basic Computers
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Gather in a small gorup to learn the basic of using a computer. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. 503-845-6401
Daniel Plan Journey Video Series
6:30 - 8 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship Church. In-person or online at scf.tv/ daniel.plan. Free. Open to public. Sheila, 503-409-4498
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Scotts Mills City Council
7 p.m., Scotts Mills City Hall, 265 Fourth St. 503-873-5435, scottsmills.org
Thursday, June 2 Silverton Kiwanis Club
7 a.m., Main St. Bistro, 201 E Main St., Silverton. New members welcome. Repeats June 16.
Senior Dine Out Club
6 p.m., Macleay Inn, 8362 SE Macleay Road, Salem. Call 503-873-3093 by 5 p.m. to carpool.
Friday, June 3 LEGO Lab
3 - 4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Build original creation from LEGOs to display in the library. All ages. 503-873-6401
Zetta House Open House
4 - 7 p.m., Zetta House, 502 N First St., Silverton. Zetta House Community Wellness Collective is offering interdisciplinary, holistic care. Meet providers. Learn about wellness services. Sign up for classes. Giveaways and drawings.
First Friday in Silverton
7 – 9 p.m. Explore the historic downtown, have dinner, shop, browse galleries, boutiques. 503-873-5615, silvertonchamber.org
Lunaria First Friday
7 - 9 p.m., Lunaria Gallery, 113 N Water St., Silverton. Meet the artists of the June showings. Lunaria Main Floor Gallery: Sticks and Stones, sculptures by Ben Mefford and paintings by Margaret Plumb. Lunaria Loft Gallery: Spirit of the Northwest, paintings by Philip Hind. The shows run 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday June 1 - 26. 503-8737734, lunariagallery.com
Saturday, June 4 Free Fish Day
8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Silverton Reservoir. Free poles and bait, or bring your own. Free shuttles from Roth’s, Robert Frost School, Silverton Museum, Nazarene Church. Gates will be closed to vehicle access. Vehicle access available for special needs individuals. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Silverton Together, 503-873-0405
Frank Lloyd Wright Birthday
Noon - 3 p.m., The Gordon House Conservancy, 869 W Main St., Silverton. Celebrate the 155 birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright with cake, casual tour of house. $5 entry fee. 503-874-6006
Sunday, June 5
Puzzle Exchange
1 - 3 p.m., Mt. Angel Mercantile B&B, 495 E College St. New and used puzzles. Bring a puzzle and exchange it for a new-to-you one. Email: mary@maryfranklin.net.
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Monday, June 6 Silverton City Council
7 p.m., Silverton High. Open to public. 503-873-5321, silverton.or.us
Mt. Angel City Council
7 p.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Open to public. 503-845-9291, ci.mt-angel.or.us
Tuesday, June 7 Caregiver Connection
2 - 3:30 p.m. Zoom. For family caregivers and/or unpaid family caregivers. Free. To register, contact Suzy, 503-304-3429, suzy. deeds@nwsds.org
American Legion Post #89
6:30 p.m., Mt. Angel American Legion, 740 E College. All veterans welcome. 503-845-6401
Silverton Garden Club
7 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Open to new and prospective members. 503-873-3093
Wednesday, June 8 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club
6:30 p.m. Zoom. Discuss Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Everyone is welcome. For Zoom invite, contact Ron Drake at Silver Falls Library, 503-873-8796.
Thursday, June 9
Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt
4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Work together to find the “murderer” in this literary-themed scavanger hunt modeled after the board game Clue. Snacks provided. Ages 12 - 18. Free. 503-845-6401
Silverton High Graduation
7 p.m., McGinnis Field, 714 Schlador St., Silverton.
Friday, June 10 Sidewalk Chalk Festival
5 - 8 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. People of all ages are invited to decorate a square of sidewalk. All supplies provided. Sign in at the library. 503-845-6401
The Next Friday
5 - 8 p.m., downtown Mt. Angel. Mt. Angel shops and restaurants open until 8 p.m. Retail shops will host refreshments. Mtangelchamber.com
Snow White
7 p.m., Brush Creek Playhouse, 11535 NE Silverton Road, Silverton. The Brother’s Grimm Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors 60 and older, children under 12 and students with ID. Tickets available at Books-N-Time, 210 N Water St., Ste. B, Silverton. Repeats 7 p.m. June 11, 17 - 18, 24 - 25; 2 p.m. June 12, 19, 26. 503-508-3683, brushcreekplayhouse.com
Movie in the Park
9 p.m., Humpbert Park, 400 Alder St, Mt. Angel. Bring your own chairs, blankets and enjoy Onward at Mt. Angel Library’s new outdoor theater. Free sno-cones. 503-845-6401
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Saturday, June 11 John F Kennedy High Graduation
2 p.m., JFK High, 890 E Marquam St., Mt. Angel.
Sunday, June 12
Scotts Mills Historical Museum
1 - 5 p.m., 210 Grandview Ave. Open for public browsing. Free. Open by appointment by contacting Joe Plas, 503871-9803; smahsmuseum@gmail.com
Monday, June 13
Senior Follies
7 p.m., Silverton High. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 10. Tickets available at door or in advance by calling 503-873-3093. Repeats 7 p.m. June 18 with half-price tickets for dad, and 2 p.m. June 19.
Sunday, June 19 Father’s Day Juneteenth
Silverton Hills Strawberry Festival
Mt. Angel School District
6:30 p.m., District Office, 730 E Marquam St., Mt. Angel. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-845-2345, masd91.org
Silver Falls School District
7 p.m., Silverton Community Center. Agenda available. Open to public. 503873-5303, silverfallsschools.org
Tuesday, June 14 Flag Day Stories & STEAM
3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Go on a bear hunt around the library using hand-crafted binoculars. Ages 5 - 10. Free. 503-845-6401
11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Coolidge McClaine Park, 300 Coolidge St., Silverton. Celebrate 70 years of strawberries with strawberry delight with biscuits and ice cream. $7 each. Free for children 2 and younger and adults 80 and older. Open to all.
Taizé Prayer
7 p.m., Benedictine Sisters’ Queen of Angels Chapel, 840 S Main St., Mt. Angel. Open to public. 503-845-6773
Silverton Planning Commission
Monday, June 20
Silverton Senior Center Board
Noon - 5 p.m., Mt. Angel Fire District, 300 Monroe St. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.
7 p.m., Silverton High. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-874-2207, silverton.us.or
Red Cross Blood Drive
7 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Open to public. 503-873-3093
Music Mondays
Wednesday, June 15 Fun with Rocks!
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Create a miniature cairn and paint a rock to keep or share. All supplies provided. Adults only. Free. 503-845-6401
Thursday, June 16 Summer Reading Kick-off!
Noon - 3 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Celebrate the beginning of summer with prizes, games, crafts, Summer Reading Progam registration and more. Free snocones. All ages. 503-845-6401
6:30 p.m., Old Mill Park, 412 S Water St., Silverton. Bring your blankets and chairs, and enjoy Music on Mondays all summer long. Today: The Noted (rock). 6/27: 3Rivers Crossing (country). For a complete summer lineup, visit @ silvertonfriendsof music on Facebook.
Silverton City Council Work Session
7 p.m., Silverton High. Open to public. 503-873-5321, silverton.or.us
Tuesday, June 21 Summer Solstice Reptile Man
1 - 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N Church St., Silverton. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.
3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Come face-to-face with 15 lives reptiles while Oregon’s Reptile Man teaches you about them. Age 5 - 10. Limited space; registration is required. Free. 503-845-6401
7 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-874-2207, silverton.us.or
7 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St., Silverton. Discuss Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. 503-873-8796.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mt. Angel Planning Commission
Library Book Club
Friday, June 17
Wednesday, June 22
2 - 4 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Build an original creation out of LEGOs to put on display in the library. All ages. Free. 503-873-6401
1 - 3 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Children 6 and under enjoy water activities in the courtyard. Caregiver must be present. Weather permitting. 503-845-6401
LEGO Lab
Water Wednesdays
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Virtual Film Discussion
7 p.m. Zoom. Watch Kedi on your own and then join the Zoom meeting for a moderated discussion. For Zoom invite, contact Ron Drake at Silver Falls Library, 503-873-8796.
Scotts Mills Historical Society
7 p.m., Scotts Mills Museum, 210 Grandview Ave. Open to public. Joe, 503-871-9803
Thursday, June 23 Book Discussion for Adutls
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Gather to discuss The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. Adults only. Free. 503-845-6401
Tracks & Scat
3:15 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Explore tracks and scat of local animals through a variety of stories, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Ages 5 - 10. Free. 503-845-6401
Friday, June 24 Virtual Reality
2 - 4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Book a 30-minute slot to experience the library’s virtual reality programs. Signed release must be on record. Age 13 and older. Reserve a spot by calling 503-845-6401
ASAP Benefit Concert
6 p.m., Mt. Angel Festhalle, 500 NE Wilco Hwy. Ben Rue performs. Tickets are $60, available at asapsilvertonor.org. Benefits the After School Activities Program.
Monday, June 27 Vigil for Peace
2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Towne Square Park, Silverton. Silverton People for Peace gather to advocate for peace, social justice issues on all levels of society including a focus on issues of current concern. Open to all. 503-873-5307
Wednesday, June 29 AARP Driver’s Safety Class
1 - 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. $20 for AARP members; $25 for nonmembers. Preregister by calling 503-873-3093.
Card Making
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Create handmade cards using the library’s supply of rubber stamps and decorative paper. Teens and adults. Free. 503-6401
Thursday, June 30 Back Country Cooking
3:15 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Learn how to make snack on the go in a countrythemed cooking class that requires no baking. Ages 5 - 10. All supplies provided. Free. 503-845-6401
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Arts & Entertainment
Terrain & rhythm
Classical music pianist to perform at Silver Falls
By Melissa Wagoner
In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild at Silver Falls State Park
Hunter Noack is an award winning and incredibly accomplished classical pianist but he’s also an avid outdoorsman who spent his childhood in Sunriver hunting, fishing and kayaking with his family. The problem – the two don’t really mesh.
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If you play the guitar, you can take it outside, Noack’s mother, Lori, said. But a piano isn’t nearly as portable – unless it’s a keyboard. “But that’s not really the same.”
Stone Circle near the South Falls Trailhead, Silver Falls State Park Tickets at: www.inalandscape.org
At least it isn’t for Noack, who has studied music in some of the most prestigious schools in the United States and Europe. He strives to present a world class experience to his audience – no matter who or where they are. In 2016 he hatched a plan to finally combine his two passions, bringing the world of classical piano music “into the wild” for everyone to hear. “In 2016 we had pianos delivered from a piano company in Portland,” Lori recalled. “We did nine sites mostly in the Portland area.” It was a whirlwind tour, with the most memorable concert being one held inside the Oneanta Tunnel where astounded hikers stumbled upon a grand piano mid-trail. “It’s almost the most fun when people are surprised by it,” Lori said. “It’s been a joy to see the reception in terms of bringing the quality that you’d see at a larger performance hall.” Director of the Sunriver Music Festival for numerous years, Lori is no stranger to planning outdoor concert events. It’s one of the many reasons her son requested her help and why it didn’t take long for her to recognize Noack’s idea had long-term potential. She suggested that Noack turn his hobby into a full-fledged nonprofit. His reply: he would need his own piano. “He went to Jordan Schnitzer in Portland and he agreed to purchase a nine-foot Steinway,” Lori said of the contribution the well-known Portland-based developer and renowned supporter of the arts made to the project. “Jordan just said, ‘That’s awesome. I’m in.’” And so the piano – built in 1912 – was purchased and retrofitted to withstand both the weather and extreme travel. Which left just one question – how to move it.
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kids are taking music lessons and we say, just register so you’ll see all the information. It’s a huge part of what we do.”
Pianist, Hunter Noack, performing his portable piano on a recent concert at Big Sky, Montana. PHOTO BY ARTHUR HITCHCOCK / COURTESY IN A LANDSCAPE
“We had to come up with a system where Hunter and the crew could move the piano themselves,” Lori said. It was necessary not only to transport the piano down rough dirt roads but also up mountains, through the snow and into rocky fields. Finding nothing on the market, which fit their criteria, Noack and his father built a trailer of their own. It allows the piano to travel on its belly, legs removed, and then, once in place, to form a ready-made stage with fittings for a tent in case of rain. “I think we’re the only people in the world that transport a piano like this,” Lori said. “It’s not going to last as long as a carefully cared for piano. And there’s always one person who grumps at us about not treating the instrument well. But we do treat it with respect and have technicians work on it. And which do you set as your higher priority – caring for the instrument ina controlled environment or sharing the music?” The answer, at least in Noack’s opinion, is obvious. Which is why In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild – as the concert series came to be named – has continued to grow by leaps and bounds. “We’re doing 60 this year,” Lori said. It’s a record number of appearances that Noack is making in California, Idaho, Utah and all across Oregon. “It’s wonderful because we’ve had such a
good response, especially in rural areas. It’s very hard to say no.” One reason is, for every person Noack introduces to the wonder of classical music, there are many more who have never had the opportunity to attend a concert of this kind. “Oregon is chock full of amazing small towns east of the mountains and it’s fun because people get introduced to [classical music],” Lori said, explaining that, for many of these residents, the nearest concert hall is hours away, which means not only finding the time to make the long trip but budgeting for gas, a hotel and the expensive ticket as well. Despite the effort and expense required, In a Landscape continues to visit such out of the way places as the Alvord Desert, Cottonwood Canyon State Park and the Warm Springs Reservation, and to price his performances as affordably as possible. “We subsidize the ticket costs,” Lori confirmed, describing the monumental fundraising efforts required to drop the ticket price from $70 to $35 per ticket, while simultaneously allowing for a number of “Good Neighbor” tickets to be offered at no cost. “We set aside half the tickets in rural Oregon so those people can come for free,” Lori said. “And we have a standing rule that if anybody needs a free ticket we do it. We’ll have moms or dads write in and say their
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But furthering the community’s exposure to and appreciation of classical music is by no means the only reason these concerts are important. They also encourage those who may not have otherwise ventured into the wilderness to do so – an aspect the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department recently recognized through its sponsorship of an eight state park series as part of the organization’s centennial celebration. “They call it the Park Explorer Series,” Lori said of the collection, which includes two performances at Silver Falls State Park on June 8 and 9. “They’re trying to get people into the parks that wouldn’t normally go or don’t have a reason to go.” While Noack’s playing is the featured event, he wants his audience to explore the park around them as well. “He encourages people to walk around,” Lori said, describing the custom-made headphones, offered with each ticket purchase, that allow attendees to do this. “You don’t need to sit still,” she continued. “He encourages them to get up and walk around and take [the music] with them. He says, ‘Don’t watch me all the time. This landscape is fascinating.’” It’s what makes Noack’s concerts unique. “There is mystery and magic to classic music. There are layers,” Lori explained. “And then there is the mystery to being outdoors… it’s sort of a lucky combination that seems to work.”
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➢ Meet Bobbie at Town Square Park, 111 Main St., Silverton. ➢ Live music, food, drink and family-friendly activities. ➢ Bobbie Look-alike and best-dressed dog contest at 2:30 p.m.
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Summer Reading Program June 14 – Sept. 3 Ages 0-18 Reading • Prizes • Performers • Crafts • Fun! Come to the library or check online for your BINGO gameboard Sign up with the ReadSquared app!
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Writing Contest! Local Silverton resident, BART KING, author of Choose Your Own Adventure: Time Travel Inn, will share tips and tricks to writing your best! Submit your very own choose your own adventure book, earn a FREE BOOK, and be entered into our grand prize drawing!
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JUNE 2022
VOL. 12, ISSUE 3
By Melissa Wagoner
In this case, the spores form in the trees’ canopy, awaiting wind, rain or even fog that will carry them to the understory, which is where the infection spreads.
The term Sudden Oak Death (SOD) is really a bit of a misnomer, according to Sarah Navarro, the Regional Sudden Oak Death Pathologist for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
“The spores go from the canopy and then girdle the tree,” Navarro described. “It forms these red, bleeding cankers.”
“Tanoak is the tree species most affected because it’s readily killed,” Navarro said. Noting that unlike the white oak – a true oak – tanoaks are a part of the broadleaf family.
And it’s not just tanoaks affected, over 100 other types of plants can be infected as well including evergreen huckleberries, camellias and especially rhododendrons – but not white oaks, at least not without some help.
“And in terms of the lifespan of a tree it’s not sudden,” she added. Because the time it takes from the first sign of infection to canopy death is one and a half to two years.
and rain events, the pathogen
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“The Irish potato famine was caused by a phytophthora,” Navarro said.
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Rhododendrons are susceptible to phytophtora.
that causes SOD is phytophthora
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“Here in Oregon, we’ve never seen a faction in Oregon white oak except when the pathogen has been placed under the bark in a laboratory setting,” Navarro pointed
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What to plant for a fire-resistant landscape This is a good time to look at rearranging the landscape for future fire resistance in the urban/forest boundary. Fire-resistant plants often have supple leaves without waxy or resinous surfaces, are higher in moisture content, low in oils and/or they wear thick barks that do not ignite easily, and are often drought-resistant as well. Such plants may be damaged or killed by fire, but their foliage does not readily ignite or contribute to a fire. Fire resistant plants make great substitutes for less resilient plants in a homeowner’s defensible space plan. Consider planting groundcovers like ajuga (bugleweed), cotoneaster, ice plants, lamium, sedums, thymes, wild strawberries or Veronica species. Perennials like chives, yarrow, geraniums (cranesbill and pelargoniums), bergenia, coral bells, day lilies, hosta, iris, lavender, honeysuckle, poppies and penstemons are all considered fire-resistant and enjoyable additions to landscapes. Shrubs that are fire-resistant include ceonothus (California lilac), daphne, Oregon grape holly, rhododendrons and azaleas, serviceberry, burning bush, ocean spray, Russian sage, mock orange, roses and lilacs. Resistant trees include western larch, Ponderosa pine, maples, alders, ashes, birches, redbud, oaks, dogwood and hawthorns. There are some informational resources available
http;//extension.oregonstate.edu. – Diane Hyde, OSU Master Gardener
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out. Adding, “But a lot of our Oregon native flora is susceptible. And where it’s not readily killed you can find leaf spots or twig dieback.” Fortunately, although the disease is becoming a serious problem in California – where it was first discovered in the late 90s and where it has spread to 16 counties – here in Oregon, it is still relatively rare, primarily seen in Curry County.
nursery plants,” Navarro said. Urging, “Buy nursery plants from reputable sources. The OSU Extension Service has great guides for best management practices for buying reputable plants.” And all landowners should be on the lookout for infected bushes and trees. “The symptoms are easier to see on rhododendrons,” she pointed out. Describing, “We look for leaf spots on rhodies, typically on the petiole or mid-rib. It’s good to be aware and knowledgeable.”
A tree effected by a canker caused by phytophtora. COURTESY CATHERINE CARUSO
“But the potential is there for it to spread to other counties,” Navarro admitted. Noting that, when found, the infected tanoaks, as well as a perimeter trees surrounding them, are immediately harvested and burned. And as for the rhododendrons, “We haven’t seen natural spread from rhody to rhody in natural landscapes in Oregon. Though they did have an instance in Washington in a botanical garden.” What the USDA has seen is spread from infected nursery plants. “The three introductions we’ve had thus far – and possibly a fourth – have all been from infected
If an infection is suspected, Navarro suggests landowners contact a local OSU Extension agent, the Oregon Department of Agriculture or – if the plants are growing in a forestry setting – the Oregon Department of Forestry. While Navarro takes the threat of SOD in Oregon very seriously, she is optimistic about the situation currently. “We know from research done by OSU that the eradication treatments we’ve done on the ground have slowed the spread in Oregon,” she said.
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of-heaven-tally. There is a mobile app that makes it easy to capture treeof-heaven locations. Participants will be able to follow the progress of the tally on the project page. Tree-of-heaven is a noxious weed that is a key host to the invasive spotted lanternfly, an insect which has the potential to cause significant damage to economically and ecologically important plants
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Working in soggy soil It’s been raining a lot lately. It’s not unusual for late spring, and we need the water for an expected dry summer that will eventually happen. The soil is soggy and cold, though. Seeds are slow to grow and, in some gardens, are simply rotting. Soil care and amendment will help the drainage, row covers can soften the blow of rain and hail, and planting strategies could mitigate the muddy mess.
Our sunny growing season is barely long enough for tomatoes to ripen, but there are plenty of things we can grow and enjoy while waiting for tomato time.
To learn more about soil amendments check out the 16-page publication from OSU Extension, Improving Garden Soils with Organic Matter, http://extension. oregonstate.edu/ec1561 .
Mixing plant organics into soil will break up clumps of mud and add air to the structure, then drainage should improve. Some of the less expensive bags of compost have chunks of woody material in them that will loosen the soil and eventually break down. Homemade compost might be getting soggy if it is not covered… too much rain keeps it too cold to cook (heat from microbe action is necessary to kill weed seeds).
Beds that need a little more drying out can be protected with a makeshift framework and simple plastic tents. An inexpensive lightweight “tarp” that lets light through while draining off rain can be made from white or yellow dollar store tablecloths held onto creative garden bed frames with clothespins. Protective covering extends the growing season by blocking cold winds too.
It is important to avoid walking on soil where plants are desired, because compacting squeezes the air out between particles. Roots will be less able to reach out and extract the nutrients in compacted soil. Establish pathways around growing areas. Keeping plant beds less than four feet wide allows access from both sides, or three feet minimum for access from one side without crushing the soil.
Planting strategies can make gardening on rainy days less daunting. First, boots and raingear over warm socks and layered clothing will make the gardener more comfortable. Knee pads, some kind of mat to kneel on, or one of those little padded benches with handles to help us get up are useful.
Raised beds, four inches or more higher than paths, will allow better drainage and will warm up sooner that flat or flooded areas. We kept dark, light-blocking tarps on the beds over the winter and when they were removed the soil was (almost) weed free and a balmy 60F. The raised beds had settled a couple of inches from weight of rain on the tarps, but working in fresh friable compost with a hoe or broadfork fluffs it right up.
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An interesting technique is to plant from a standing position is to use a length of PVC pipe: place the pipe vertically over the planting spot, drop in a seed or two, shuffle the soil with the end of the pipe, then move on to the next spot and drop in another seed or two…all without bending over. How creative can you be to get the garden growing in soggy soil?
Flowers usually require warmth of the sun to open and bear fruit. There are many plants that will give us colorful foliage and flowers in the shade. Some of the best shade perennial plants for landscapes are heuchera (coral bells of many leaf colors), hellebores (blooming late winter until July), bleeding heart, grasses of many stripes and colors, meadow rue (thalictrum), ferns of various textures, solomon’s seal, dianthus, hostas (with assorted leaf patterns of blues and yellows), and astilbe with showy flowers. Most of these plants are deer resistant because of their sweet smells. Except hosta; hosta is deer candy. There is a short list of annual flowers that can be successfully enjoyed in shady gardens. Alyssum, baby blue eyes, begonias, calendula, cleome, red coleus, fuchsia, yellow monkey flower, nicotiana are a few that will add color to areas that rarely see the sun. Fruiting vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and squash need at least six hours of sun daily to produce a harvest. Non-fruiting vegetables can do well in as little as three hours of sun per day. The brassica/cole crops (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, turnips, kale, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi and rutabaga) may take longer to mature in partial shade but are less likely to bolt to the flowering stage. Root crops (radishes, carrots, beets, potatoes) can get enough light to their leafy tops to develop under the soil surface. Leafy
greens (lettuces, chard, spinach, bok choy, kale) are actually happier and sweeter when grown without midday sun. Cucumbers and pole beans will tolerate shade if they get a little sun in the afternoon while bush beans and celery prefer morning sun. Garlic, cilantro, and parsley are shade-tolerant herbs. Perennial vegetables that thrive in partial shade include rhubarb, asparagus and Jerusalem artichokes. Starting seeds in a sunny area (or indoors) and transplanting to shady areas will bring better success. Leave a little more space between plants to maximize light to them. Raised beds can be a little warmer, even in the shade. Shady areas are slower to warm up in spring and quicker to cool down in fall, so row covers or other protection can extend the growing season. One advantage to shady gardens is less evaporation, less-frequent watering. Slugs and snails lurk in shady areas, so traps are recommended. A search for “shade plants” at http://extension.oregonstate.com brought up “Drought Tolerant Plants for Shade,” a long list of shrubs, perennials and groundcovers that require less sun and less water. At that site we can also click on “Ask an Expert” to get personalized advice from specialists at Oregon State University. If you have a photo to show the problem, along with a description, it can be attached to the request for information to get a more accurate answer. – Diane Hyde, OSU Linn County Master Gardener
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OSU Gardener’s June Chores First week: Spray cherry trees for cherry fruit fly and brown rot if fruit is ripening. Spray for codling moth and scab in apple and pear trees. Continue use of pheromone traps for insect pest detection. Apples and crabapples that are susceptible to scab disease will begin dropping leaves as weather warms. Rake and destroy fallen leaves; spray with summer-strength lime sulfur, wettable sulfur, Immunox or Captan. Plant dahlias and gladioli. Learn to identify beneficial insects and plant some insectory plants (alyssum, phacelia, coriander, candytuft, sunflower, yarrow, dill) to attract them to your garden. Check with local nurseries for best selections. Lawn mowing: Set blade at 3/4-inch to 1-inch for bentgrass lawns; 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches for bluegrasses, fine fescues and ryegrasses.
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Pick ripe strawberries regularly to avoid fruit-rotting diseases.
If indicated, spray cherries at weekly intervals for fruit fly.
Spray with Orthene to control adult root weevils in rhododendrons, azaleas, primroses and other ornamentals. Or, use beneficial nematodes if soil temperature is above 55 degrees.
Blossoms on squash and cucumbers begin to drop: nothing to worry about.
Last week: second spray for codling moth and scab in apple and pear trees.
Remove seed pods from rhododendrons and azaleas after blooms have dropped.
Control aphids on vegetables as needed by hosing off with water or by using insecticidal soap or a registered insecticide.
Prune lilacs, forsythia, rhododendrons and azaleas after blooming. Fertilize vegetable garden one month after plants emerge by side dressing alongside the rows. Harvest thinnings from new plantings of lettuce, onion and chard. Construct trellises for tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans and vining ornamentals. Use organic mulches to conserve soil moisture. An inch or two of sawdust, barkdust or composted leaves will minimize loss of water through evaporation.
Control garden weeds by pulling, hoeing or mulching.
Watch for cabbage worms, 12-spotted beetles on beans and lettuce, flea beetles in lettuce. Remove the insect pests or treat with labeled pesticides. Spray peas as first pods form, if necessary, to control weevils. After normal fruit drop in June, consider thinning the remainder to produce a larger crop of fruit. Late this month, begin to monitor for late blight on tomatoes. Birch trees dripping means aphids are present. Control as needed.
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It has long been a goal of Audry Van Houweling – owner of She Soars Psychiatry in Silverton – to be a part of a collective of holistic-minded healthcare practitioners. So, when the opportunity came up to do just that – through the purchase of a commercial building at 503 N. First St. in Silverton – she jumped at the chance. “There’s great synergy in this office,” she said, referring to both the space and the eight practitioners currently housed within it. “Even though there are days when we don’t see each other, just knowing that the people here share a similar vision is nice.” Branded Zetta House – as an homage to Silverton’s only female mayor, Zetta White Schlador – the wellness collective strives to benefit the community by empowering individuals to seek whole body wellness. “Zetta represents our dedication to community and education as well,” Van Houweling said of the name. “Because we’re promoting education in the community and making it more available.”
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By offering services in holistic mental health, psychiatry and medication management, psychotherapy, functional neurology, natural and integrative medicine, chiropractic care, lifestyle coaching, massage, neurofeedback therapy, nutritional counseling and IV and injection therapies means the practitioners at Zetta House are able to cover nearly every aspect of a person’s health and even to offer
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“The 2020’s are a new era and we have to have more self-care,” Dr. Prill said of the need for this new brand of individualized healing.
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Kids invited to drop a line in at reservoir For the first time since 2019, kids are being invited out to Silverton Reservoir to take part in a free fishing day with a little assistance. The event, which was canceled by COVID in 2020 and 2021, will be celebrating its 25th year at Silverton Reservoir on Saturday, June 4. The 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. event is free for kid fisher folk, with poles, bait and equipment available for those who do not bring their own. Fishing buddies will be on hand to assist with baiting hooks and unsnagging lines. Each first fish caught by a participant will be weighed, with the lucky angler earning a certificate. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Those with special needs will receive special access to the reservoir property but need to have their own personal assistant. The reservoir will be closed to the general public. The Silverton Kiwanis will provide hot dogs and beverages. Free shuttles will stop every half hour at the Roth’s/ Ratchet gravel lot, Robert Frost School, the Silverton Country Historical Museum and the Nazarene Church. The last bus will leave the reservoir at 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by Silverton Together, the Izaak Walton League, the Kiwanis, the Silverton Lions Club, the City of Silverton and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Call Silverton Together at 503-873-0405 for more information.
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Candace Pressnall has been involved with the theater for over 40 years. “I even have a degree in it,” she said proudly. “I’ve enjoyed it a lot.” Which is why, when the Silverton Senior Center decided to pivot to a more member-led programming, she jumped at the chance to bring a little theater to the lives of her fellow members. “I’m from Coos Bay and they had [Senior Follies] there and it was a huge success,” she said of the impetus for the idea that she eventually presented to the Senior Center’s Executive Director, Dodie Brockamp, for a three-day, no holds barred talent show/comedy act. “Follies means fun,” Pressnall said of the primary difference between follies and a traditional talent pageant. “They’re making fun of themselves,” she added. Whimsical in presentation, this year’s Follies will include dancers, singers, musicians and spoken word poets. “Along with a couple of crazy MCs,” Pressnall added, referring to Dixon Bledsoe and Sharon Messman, whose talents with a microphone fill in any gaps. “These people are awesome,” Pressnall
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continued, referencing the 20 performers, who have been working hard for months in preparation for the final event, which will be held June 17 and 18 at 7 p.m., as well as on June 19 at 2 p.m. in the Silverton High School auditorium. “And there are different shows on different nights,” Pressnall added. “So, people can come to all the shows.” Appropriate for audiences of all ages, Pressnall hopes to fill the entire 600-person theater, something she thinks would be a benefit to both the actors, who have put in many long hours, as well as the audience – many of whom have missed out on live theater events during the past two years. “People are really wanting to get out and do things now,” Brockamp pointed out. “And this is going to be our signature event.”
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Clifford Eugene Herr
Guadalupe Guerrero
Clifford Eugene Herr, 89, of Silverton, Oregon passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022. Clifford was born on July 25, 1932, in Salem, Oregon to Edith (Lichty) and Ralph Herr of Silverton, Oregon.
Guadalupe “Lupe” Guerrero passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022, at the age of 81.
July 25, 1932 – May 13, 2022
Dec. 12, 1940 – May 8, 2022
could still be seen riding a bicycle or working in his
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Clifford grew up on a farm outside Central Howell, Oregon, attended Silverton High School, Seattle Pacific College and spent time in the U.S. Army at Fort Lewis in Lakewood, Washington before returning to work on and expand the family farm. He was passionate about hiking, fishing and being in the outdoors, a love that he shared with his family. Clifford believed profoundly in the importance of being active and healthy, and at the age of 89
traveling to the islands 26 times.
Clifford was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Loren. He is survived by his wife, Norma (Kleman); daughter, Cheryl (David) Molstad; son, Greg (Donna) Herr; daughter, Jan Anderson (Steve Francks); son, Stan (Sarah) Herr; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. No services will take place, as Clifford requested.
Lupe Guerrero was born to the late Rosalio and Ramona Guerrero in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico on Dec. 12, 1940. In Lupe’s early life, the family of 15 made their way to the United States and followed the crops across the Western states for work. His family lived their early years in El Valle of Texas, where he met the love of his life, Maria A. Villa. They were married on Jan. 3, 1965 in San Juan, Texas. Lupe and Maria settled in Mount Angel, Oregon in 1965 where they raised their daughters on a caneberry farm just outside of town. Lupe proudly worked as a mechanic for Portland General Electric for 25 years before retiring in 2003.
Lupe is survived by his wife Maria V. Guerrero and children: Maricela Guerrero, Leticia (Larry) Piete, Belinda (David) Susee, Esmeralda (Felix) Meraz and Angelica (Mark) Traeger, along with 20 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Lupe is also survived by his seven sisters: Aurora Peralez, Josefina Saldaña, Isabel Perez, Paula Garcia, Jovita Estrada, Maria Flores, and Rosita Contreras. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carmen Anaya, and four brothers, Juan, Hugo, Rosalio “Chendo”, and Miguel Guerrero. A Rosary and Mass were held May 15 and 16 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Mount Angel, with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel – Mount Angel.
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Wallace Dale Satern
Wallace was born in Silverton, Oregon to Harold and Ruth Dahl Satern on May 12, 1930. He was raised along with his older brother, Marshall, on the family farm in the Bethany area and joined them and his daughter, Becky, in heaven on May 16, 2022. Other than his two year stint in the Army he lived his entire life in Silverton. Wally married Vera Baller Dec. 9, 1950 and they were blessed with a loving marriage for 71 years, two children; Becky (Denny Rice) and Dan (Debbie), two grandsons; Brian (Laura) and Brent (Kelly), and five great-grandchildren; Avery, Jack, Micaiah, Camden, and Ezekiel. Wally farmed the family farm raising chickens, hops, alfalfa, strawberries and pole beans employing many local kids. He eventually transitioned into a farm and ranch realtor and was known as “the Flying Realtor” where he combined his love for flying his Super Cub with showing properties. He was awarded Oregon Farm & Land Realtor of the year in 1974. He enjoyed fishing, duck hunting and telling stories. At 91 years of age you could still find him planting, rototilling, and tending the large family garden. Wally was a life-long and active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Silverton, his memorial service will be held there on June 3 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church’s scholarship fund, 303 N. Church St., Silverton, OR 97381 or Willamette Valley Hospice, 1015 Third St. NW, Salem, OR 97304. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel in Silverton.
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Feb. 13, 1947 – April 28, 2022
Roger Kermit Paulson, who was born at Silverton Hospital on Feb. 13, 1947, passed away calmly and peacefully in his southwest Portland home on the afternoon of April 28, 2022. Until the last moment of this life, he was surrounded by his closest friends and family members. He will surely be remembered for his loyalty, his sense of humor, and his passionate nature. Roger’s absence will be felt keenly by the many who knew and loved him. From his earliest years, Roger approached life with passion, creativity, and intensity. While these qualities were fundamental to his nature, they were expressed through two defining loves. First and most heartfelt was his love of jazz and the piano. Second and just as fundamental to the unfolding of his career and identity was his nearly 50-year career in the theater and film industry. Roger began playing piano at three-years-old and his relationship with it remained essential until the end. Over time, his skill as a musician grew, and he completed the first of his countless independent compositions and arrangements in 1962. After graduating from Silverton High in 1965, he attended Willamette University, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Music in 1969. While he never made a profession as a pianist, he performed often in support of friends, fellow musicians, and Portland’s First Congregational Church. Even when he found himself away from his beloved keys, he kept actively engaged with the jazz scene and travelled often to attend festivals far and wide. Roger’s relationship with the cinema began when he was hired to work at his hometown theater at 15 years old. From then until retirement, he never worked outside the movie business. Over the course of his career, he held many positions, had many titles, and played many parts. He was night manager at Salem’s venerable Elsinore and Paramount theaters during college. Roger and his friend Stu Rasmussen purchased Silverton’s original Palace Theater together in 1974 and operated it as equal partners until they closed it for good nearly two years ago. Of course, his true professional life was built within the world of Portland theaters and film marketing. In this context, he rose across decades to an executive role with Moyer Family Theaters. Eventually leaving this role, Roger struck out on his own, forming Paulson Theater Services, where he finished his career as a successful distributor of independent and artistic films. After retirement, Roger eased into a life focused on family and friends, music, as well as the curation and sale of vintage movie posters and memorabilia. He participated in social circle which was wide, vibrant, and diverse. He fully embraced his roles as son, brother, uncle, and cousin within his tightknit family. He is survived by his sister, Sonya Linn; nephew, Chris Linn; niece, Wendy (Gary) King; as well as grand-nephews and nieces, Zeke Linn, Max Linn, Paige King, Giselle Linn, and Sidney King.
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Something to Celebrate
New endowment
Lydia Berning, Spencer Bizon awarded Mt. Angel Chamber scholarships The Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce has awarded its Junior First Citizen Award and the Maureen Ernst Memorial Scholarship to John F. Kennedy High School seniors Lydia Berning and Spencer Bizon, respectively. The students were surprised at the high school by their parents and chamber leaders. The awards included $2,000 toward each student’s education. Berning and Bizon said they hope to pursue degrees in medical imaging through Chemeketa Community College and then Oregon Tech.. Bizon added he wants to finish at MIT. Chamber President Sarah Bauman said choosing an applicant among students in Mount Angel is tough because, even though there is a high bar to reach for community involvement and volunteerism, local teens are so accustomed to participating in local programs like Oktoberfest they push the bar even higher. “We have a very community-oriented town, so you have to go above and beyond to get awarded,” she said. Berning was noted for volunteering at her church, street cleanup at Oktoberfest, volunteering for school concessions, memberships in clubs such as FBLA, FFA and Habitat for Humanity, and serving as the current ASB President. She is also involved in sports and maintains a 4.0 GPA.
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down at Oktoberfest and volunteering at the information booth, volunteering with the Mt. Angel Hazlenut Festival (which was co-founded by Ernst, the namesake of his scholarship), and playing a role in student leadership during all four years at high school. He also maintains a 4.0 GPA and is involved in sports, including a track meet he rushed off to join right after the ceremony. Bizon said he was grateful to the Chamber for the award and helping him get closer to a career in the medical field. “This will help me move on in that path and I can’t wait to move on after high school,” he said. Bizon’s mother, Jenny Bizon, said she trusts her son will do well in college because of his excellent study habits. She said he had earned the Chamber’s recognition. Berning said she was grateful to the Chamber for its support and the affirmation of the many ways she has been involved in Mount Angel. “Thank you for looking at all of my accomplishments and choosing me to be the recipient of the scholarship,” she said. Berning’s father, Tim Berning, said she has worked hard during her school career, even through the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, and said, if his daughter sets a path toward a goal, he can be certain she will achieve it.
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By Stephen Floyd For the last quarter century, the Mt. Angel Community Foundation has awarded more than 100 college scholarships to local high school graduates through nearly $1 million in community donations. To commemorate the 25th year of this program, the foundation is holding a fundraiser June 26 at the Festhalle to celebrate the successes of past scholars and establish a new endowment specific to students seeking technical degrees. Foundation president Lori Pavlicek said all supporters are invited to attend and help raise funds for the new endowment, as well as listen to the stories of past recipients who went on to meaningful careers. “Many past winners, along with their parents, will be joining us for a fun and relaxing evening,” said Pavlicek in a letter to donors. “We are hoping you can join us as well.” During the years of awarding scholarships, Pavlicek said an increasing number of people have asked if the funds could be used for career and technical education (CTE) degrees, typically two-year programs focusing on trades such as construction, engineering, cosmetology and auto repair. Because CTE degrees have become a popular career path for local students, the foundation has begun raising funds for an
Mt. Angel Community Foundation 25th Year Dinner Sunday, June 26, 4 p.m. Mount Angel Festhalle, 500 Wilco Hwy. NE, Mount Angel $12 per person, available at door endowment of $100,000 to annually award one $1,500 scholarship, though funds raised in excess of that goal could support additional awards. The endowment is already off to a strong start, with a $50,000 donation from the William Annen Family Foundation, which has supported previous Mt. Angel Community Foundation projects including construction of the Festhalle in 2011. In recognition of this support, the award will be named the William Annen Family Foundation – Mt. Angel Community Foundation CTE Scholarship. Those interested in supporting the new endowment may attend the June 26 dinner, scheduled for 4 p.m. Tickets, $12 per person, will be available at the door or may be reserved in advance by mail at Mt. Angel Community Foundation, PO Box 881, Mt. Angel. Supporters may also donate directly to the foundation.
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Silverton city staffers have been given a pair of awards for the work performed on McClaine Street.
“The goal of the city’s McClaine Street Improvements project was to elevate historic McClaine Street into a vibrant, multi-modal urban corridor to connect the city through the west side to Highway 213,” city engineer Bart Stepp wrote in the nomination papers for the awards. “This long-awaited effort addressed critical transportation and infrastructure needs by providing additional options for walking, biking, and motoring; improving business access, utilities, and drainage; and adding amenities such as streetlights and planters.
The Oregon chapter of the American Public Works Association honored the city as its “transportation project of the year” in the less than $5 million category. In addition to city Public Works staff, the efforts of engineering firm Keller Associates and contractor K&E Excavating also were noted. Also, the project was given an engineering excellence award by the American Council of Engineering Companies. Planning for the project began in 2018 and it went forward amid a series of obstacles – the COVID-19 pandemic, the Labor Day 2020 fires and smoke and the February 2021 ice storm. The job was finished May 27, 2021. The McClaine Street project:
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Phenomenal year “What a year for the Foxes!” said Silverton athletic director James Rise. With two teams – baseball and softball – still in the playoff hunt, the 2021-22 school year has produced state titles in football and boys track, runner-up finishes for boys basketball and girls golf and quarterfinal appearances for volleyball, boys soccer and girls basketball. How did all this happen? It looks like a potent brew of talent, coaching, community support and COVID. Why COVID? Because success in athletics, as in life, often is driven by how well one overcomes obstacles. Everyone in the state was in the same boat, but Silverton seemed to come out of the pandemic more prepared, more committed, more together. “I do think kids wanted to have a great year after COVID and get back to normal high school,” Jamie McCarty, who led the Foxes to five consecutive Mid-Willamette Conference boys basketball titles, said. “We were super committed throughout
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COVID, trying to get our work in,” said Austin Ratliff, who was on state champion teams in football and track and a runner-up in hoops. “After coming off of COVID everyone wanted to succeed and do their best.”
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Then there were the athletes themselves. “We have had a very strong group of athletes this year,” said Josh Craig, who coached the Foxes to the 2021 football state title. “The talent alone is some of the best I’ve ever seen at Silverton.” “This year’s senior class is remarkable,” Rise said. “We have a few Division I level athletes, but a whole host more of kids that compete at a very high level every single day in practice and games.” In the next breath Rise added “I believe we have the best coaching staff in the state.” And it’s a staff that emphasizes two- and three-sport versatility. “I really love that at Silverton coaches work together to have three-sport athletes,” McCarty said. “Too many schools are specializing and getting athletes to only do
one sport, telling them this is their ticket to success. If you talk to any Division I coach recruiting athletes they will tell you the exact opposite. They want to see athletes do two and three sports. It only creates a more competitive and dynamic athlete.” As does community support, Rise said. “The Silverton families and community continually ‘show up’ for our kids. This includes spectators at events, financial support as donors, as well as the overall belief that athletics/activities play such a positive role in our students lives.” Craig noted the “one town, one team” model that Silverton embodies. “Silverton strikes the perfect balance of being a larger high school but with a small-town, tightknit energy.”
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By James Day Track and field championships are not built on one big explosion. There is no last-second bucket or game-saving tackle. Things happen in bits and pieces. Two points here, four points there. A hero in the early moments of day one might ultimately be the difference-maker. The Silverton High boys track and field team captured its first Class 5A state title in school history May 20-21 at Hayward Field in Eugene. The Foxes produced 79 team points, ten more than Crater of Central Point and 13 more than Wilsonville. “There were so many outstanding performances under pressure,” said veteran coach Erik Cross, who has been involved with the program since 1998. “I can’t say enough about how well this team rallied together, supporting each other from start to finish.” The heroics started early as the Foxes’ deep and talented field event corps rang up 26 points on Friday. Orie Schaffers won the shot put (54-7.5) and took fifth in the discus (13510) behind champion and teammate Sam Willis, who threw 159-5 to claim gold. Keegan Walter added two more points by finishing seventh in the long jump (20-8.5). “Beginning the meet with two wins and 24 in those events plus two more points from Keegan Walter in the long jump gave us a lot of energy heading into day two,” Cross said. Early in day two the boys picked up some more energy – from an inspiring performance by the girls 4x100 relay squad. The foursome of Kyra Bashor, Molly Kuenzi, Sicily Becerra and Kirsten Kuenzi was third in a schoolrecord 50.85, with Kuenzi diving across the finish line at the end of a courageous anchor leg. The boys foursome of Riley Sinn, Steeley Mucken, Jackson Pfeifer and Austin Ratliff followed with a school record run of 42.85 to place second, and became the first Foxes short relay squad to break 43 seconds.
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The heroes kept on coming. Ratliff, a standout wide receiver and defensive back on the Foxes’ state championship football squad in the fall, came out for track for the first time and took third in the 100 (11.04) and the 200 (22.37). But there was Mucken as well, adding four valuable teams points with an 11:14 run in the 100 that earned him fifth. The high jump was a veritable den of Foxes. Ryan Redman-Brown, Jonathan DuVal and Josef Dettwyler all cleared 6-0, with Redman-Brown and DuVal tying for third and Dettwyler taking sixth. “I think having three of them out there was a huge advantage,” Cross said. “They’ve been jumping together all season, so there had to be a comfort level with teammates in the event.” Then came the pole vault, where Joel Rush, third in the district meet with a 12-6 mark, exploded to a 14-6 effort at state, a personal best by 11 inches and good for second place. “It was an amazing performance,” Cross said. Ping Koonantha added a 42-11.5 showing in the triple jump to earn 4th, and Silverton closed the scoring barrage with a 7th-place finish by the 4x400 relay squad of Jordan McCarty, Henry Schmitz, Bjorn Domst and Sinn in 3:30.24. The Foxes’ girls squad scored 13 points to finish 20th. Leah Twede took third in the javelin (128-5), Lilly Horner was 8th in the same event (103-10). Kennedy track and field: Haley Kline finished second in the 400 (1:02.84), seventh in the 200 (28:03) and anchored the 4x400 relay to eighth in 4:36.49 at the Class 2A meet. The Trojans scored 11 points, good for 23rd. Kylee Rodriguez, Briar Hachenberg and Alyse Williams also ran on the relay.
The Kennedy boys scored nine points and finished 27th. Grant Vogel was third in the 110 hurdles (16:34) and the 4x400 relay team of Dakota Heard, Griffin Kilbourne, Jesus Cortes and Stephan Salinas took sixth in 4:42.41. Girls Golf: Silverton took second in the OSAA Class 5A tournament at Emerald Valley in Creswell. It was the highest state finish for the program since 1994. “I thought as a team we did really well,” coach Hank Ulven told Our Town. “I think the first day we had some more mental mistakes more than anything, rushing some putts that were close. But the way the greens played, they were fast and so the break was really emphasized, something we haven’t had to really look at throughout the year especially with wet conditions throughout the year. Greens were slow most of the season for us.” Wilsonville won the two-day event with 766 strokes, 31 better than the runner-up Foxes. Silverton’s Ellie Traeger finished tied for fifth overall with a 92-97, 189). Anfisa Samoilov was one stroke behind at 94-96, 190), Akelina Cheremnov was 17th with a 95-107, 202, while Paige Traeger turned in a 112-104, 216 to tie for 27th and Kalyssa Efimov was tied for 42nd with 119-119, 238. Girls Tennis: The Silverton doubles team of Paige Davisson and Lindsey Gardner claimed the consolation title at the state Class 5A tournament by defeating a Redmond duo 6-0, 4-6, 6-3. Teammate Andrea Khieu advanced to the consolation final in singles before falling 2-6, 7-5, 7-5 to a Churchill opponent. Crescent Valley won both the state and district team titles, but the Foxes dealt the Raiders a dual match defeat on the way to an undefeated league season.
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Above: The Silverton High boys track and field squad is shown after winning the Class 5A title in Eugene.
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Right: Samantha Griffin, left, and Alexis Ditchen of Silverton are shown after a strong showing at the OHSET state championships in Redmond. The Foxes took home fourth in the team race. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Everything I ever needed to know Like many 20-year-olds, I am prime-time in love with the movie Top Gun. I always have been and the fact that a sequel just came out has made my year. It is my nominee for Best Movie of the Year at the Oscars, and I haven’t even seen it. My problem – if you want to call it that – is that I’m not 20. Even when the original Top Gun came out in 1986, I was, um, not 20. I found myself sitting in a movie theater in Juneau, Alaska, surrounded by teenagers. If the Navy had put a recruiting booth in the theater lobby, they could have signed up half the audience, including me. This is a secret – my wife didn’t even know about it until about a year ago, when I let it slip – but I tried. I tried to enlist in the Alaska Army National Guard. One day at work, I dialed the phone. “Hi, do you need people?” I asked the recruiter. “Do you train pilots?” The local Guard unit had a couple of Twin Otters, which were used for moving people and equipment. Not F-14s, but that
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NEW! – #T2732 UPDATED 1920’s HOME 3 BR, 2 BA 1383 sqft Call Whitney at ext. 320 or Mike at ext. 312 $399,900 (WVMLS#791193)
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NEW! – #T2738 2 BUILDABLE LOTS .45 Acres, Silverton. Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 $150,000 (WVMLS#792097)
#T2727 HOME IN THE VINEYARDS 4 BR, 3 BA 3415 sqft Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 $668,000 (WVMLS#789928)
#T2713 CHARMING FARMHOUSE 4 BR, 1 BA 1416 sqft Call Becky at ext. 313 $545,000 (WVMLS#787746)
(WVMLS#791593)
#T2694 BRING YOUR IDEAS 1.6 Acres, Silverton. Call Whitney at ext. 320 or Mike at ext. 312 $220,000 (WVMLS#791420)
#T2737 GREAT LOCATION 4 BR, 2.5 BA 2399 sqft Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 $585,800 (WVMLS#791690)
#T2729 PIONEER SUBDIVISION 3 BR, 3 BA 2235 sqft Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 $572,800 (WVMLS#790157)
#T2736 AMAZING COUNTRY HOME 2 BR, 1 BA 960 sqft .82 Acres, Molalla. Call Becky at ext. 313 $420,000 (WVMLS#791751)
SCOTTS MILLS
MOLALLA
#T2734 GARDENER’S PARADISE 2 BR, 1 BA 1001 sqft Call Becky at ext. 313 $350,000 (WVMLS#791671)
COUNTRY/ACREAGE
BARELAND/LOTS #T2646 HWY 213 FRONTAGE .30 Acres, Silverton. Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 $149,500 (WVMLS#773635)
#T2707 MOVER 3+ BR, 2 BA 1782 sqft Call Becky at ext. 313 $40,000 (WVMLS#786505)
#T2736 AMAZING COUNTRY HOME 2 BR, 1 BA 960 sqft .82 Acres, Molalla. Call Becky at ext. 313 $420,000 (WVMLS#791751)
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