Our Town North: June 15, 2024

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Moving forward

By Stephen Floyd

The Silver Falls School District (SFSD) has hired Kim Kellison, current superintendent of the WinstonDillard School District, as interim superintendent effective July 1.

The SFSD Board unanimously approved a two-year contract with Kellison during a special meeting June 4, with the contract running through June 30, 2026.

Kellison told board members she believes SFSD can “move forward in a positive way” by prioritizing students and acknowledging the need for healing amid ongoing budget cuts.

“My commitment to the district is that I will always listen, and I will always act with integrity, and I will always try to do what’s best for kids,” said Kellison.

Though she does not officially start until July 1, Kellison said she was prepared to “hit the ground running” and start working with district and community leaders to transition.

Board Chair Jennifer Traeger said Kellison has a long history with rural districts and is “familiar with the unique strengths and opportunities of smaller communities like ours.”

“Her dedication to being visible, involved, and collaborative is exactly what is needed at this time,” said Traeger.

Open superintendent seat

Former Superintendent Scott Drue resigned suddenly March 13, citing challenges in his personal life. At the time the district was learning more about a deepening budget deficit including a $1.3 million cash shortfall that threatened June payroll.

To correct overspending and restore depleted reserves, the district is cutting $8.8 million from next school year’s budget. This included the elimination of more than 90 employee positions in late May, and could include additional

Silver Falls School District hires interim superintendent

reductions in staffing, programs and facilities ahead of a June 30 budget deadline.

Joe Morelock, superintendent of the Willamette Education Service District (WESD), became interim superintendent for SFSD April 3 through a contract with WESD that lasts through June 30. To find a longerterm interim superintendent, SFSD began advertising for the position April 23.

Seven candidates were shortlisted and board members said June 4 Kellison quickly stood out.

“[Kellison] seemed like a great fit for us, and I think the most exciting thing is she’s excited to take on our situation, and that takes something special,” said Board Member Phil Weisner.

Kellison’s qualifications

Since 2022 Kellison has been superintendent at Winston-Dillard, a small, rural district located 15 minutes south of Roseburg.

According to reporting by The NewsReview, Kellison’s accomplishments included working with the community and alumni to preserve an historic mural at Douglas High School in 2022 during renovations. Kellison also secured a $426,701 federal safety grant this spring, and the district was just one

of three in Oregon to receive the grant.

Winston-Dillard also has a K-8 program at Lookingglass Elementary School, similar to the K-8 systems at the majority of Silver Falls schools. Kellison said Lookingglass enjoys smaller class sizes and a greater level of involvement from families, and she sees why local residents would value such a format.

“I understand those settings are very attractive and people like those small country schools,” said Kellison.

Her prior administrative experience includes serving as director of teaching and learning for the Dallas School District from 2020 to 2022, vice principal at Dallas High School from 2017-2022, co-principal at Gervais High School from 2015 to 2017, and curriculum director for Eddyville Charter School for the 2013-14 school year.

She was also formerly a language arts teacher at Leslie Middle School, in Salem, as well as a social studies teacher for the McKenzie School District in the ’90s.

Kellison has also spent time as a Realtor, including from 2000 to 2010 as a broker with RE/MAX, and from 2010 to 2012 through her own real estate business, Kellison and Associates.

Why Silver Falls?

Board members said one of the reasons Kellison was a good fit was because she specifically wanted to live in Silverton.

Kellison told Our Town she has family in the area and has enjoyed visiting Silverton and experiencing the local culture.

“I love Silverton as a town,” said Kellison.

She said she even applied for an open administrator position in SFSD before joining Gervais in 2015 and was glad to finally be part of Silver Falls.

Kellison currently lives in Winston and

said she is interested in buying a house locally, but added the real estate market in Silverton is not currently favorable to buyers. She said she owns a house in Monmouth and will likely live there and commute as she looks for the right home in Silverton.

Traeger said it was significant that Kellison “want[s] to be here” and how pleased the board is to have found a candidate who already feels a connection with the community.

Beyond 2026?

At the outset of the search for an interim superintendent, board members said they wanted to leave the possibility open that an interim hire could take on the role permanently. They said this could save the time and expense of a more in-depth search, which would likely involve paid consultants, while also retaining someone closely familiar with this period in the district’s history. Kellison’s contract accounted for this possibility. Reportedly it was agreed sshe and the board will meet no later than Dec. 1, 2025, to discuss whether or not she should be offered the position permanently.

Traeger said this timeframe would allow enough time for both the board and Kellison to decide if she is a good fit for the district. If Kellison is not interested in staying with SFSD, Traeger said the board would initiate the search for a permanent superintendent at that time.

Traeger added she hopes this is a turning point for SFSD, evoking Silverton High School’s come-frombehind victory March 10 at the state girls basketball championship.

She said, just as Grace Hayashida’s three-point play sparked a comeback in the third quarter, she believes Kellison can help the district rally and regain momentum.

“Maybe this is our moment,” said Treager. “I think we’re hopeful, we’re extremely hopeful.”

Interim Superintendent Kim Kellison SUBMITTED PHOTO

Confidential

Board defends closed-door interviews

By Stephen Floyd

The Silver Falls School District Board is defending its decision to hold closed-door interviews for interim superintendent, saying this improved the quality of candidates and the process itself.

After voting June 4 to extend the position to Winston-Dillard School District Superintendent Kim Kellison, board members said it was important for the public to know why the process was confidential.

Board Member Josh Ort said many candidates have jobs with other districts and could face retaliation if their current employers learned they were looking elsewhere. He referenced advice received by the board April 22 from the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA), which said public interviews would likely lead to fewer applicants.

“We had to respect the candidate pool that we had,” said Ort. “I want to make sure people understand that there was no intention at all of us trying to hide anything. It was our attempt to get the best candidates we could, and we did.”

Chair Jennier Traeger added that most of the candidates specifically requested their information remain confidential. Under Oregon law, public bodies are allowed to enter executive session to interview candidates for a chief executive officer position under certain conditions. The position must be advertised publicly, and the body must adopt hiring standards and procedures in open session.

The board took these steps April 22, including the approval of COSA to

help lead the search for an interim superintendent. The position was publicly posted April 23 and executive sessions were held May 7, 21, 22 and 28, after which the board publicly announced their finalist June 4.

During this process board members acknowledged there would not be normal opportunities for public input given how little time they had to find an interim. Former Superintendent Scott Drue resigned suddenly March 13, and a contract for Interim Superintendent Joe Morelock expires June 30.

In addition to candidate confidentially, Board Member Tom Buchholz said open interviews can limit the ability of parties to speak plainly and have a “back-and-forth” conversation.

He said, when the board needs to discuss sensitive topics to evaluate a candidate such as personnel issues, they are often legally prevented from going into detail in a public setting. He said candidates are equally barred from speaking publicly about specific experiences they have had with similar issues.

Buchholz also said, when candidates are interviewed in public, there’s added pressure to say the right thing rather than give a genuine answer.

“When it’s all in public everyone’s just talking your favorite buzzwords and you’re not really able to get down into it,” said Buchholz.

Board Member Phil Weisner noted six of the seven board members participated in reference checks for the candidates and no one person was a choke point for this task.

Jorgenson named Silverton High principal

Longtime Scotts Mills School Principal Kirstin Jorgenson will become principal of Silverton High School starting next school year, according to a June 5 announcement by the Silver Falls School District.

In a ParentSquare broadcast that evening, the district said Jorgenson will take over the role currently held by acting Principal Patrick Mulligan, who will return to his previous role as assistant principal.

“We are fortunate to have [Jorgenson’s] energy and creativity as she works with the students, staff and community to continue the amazing work at Silverton High,” said the district release.

Scotts Mills new principal will be current Silver Crest School Principal Melissa Linder, who will lead both schools in a dual role starting next school year.

The position of SHS principal was vacated April 2 after former Principal Sione Thompson resigned to become executive director for TEACH Las Vegas. Thompson joined SHS in 2021 after former Principal Wade Lockett left in 2020.

Jorgenson is no stranger to SHS. She graduated as a part of the Class of 1995, and was a teacher at the school from 2004 to 2007. Her roles for the

district have also included principal at Robert Frost School before becoming principal at Scotts Mills in 2015.

Linder began at Silver Crest in 2021 following seven years as an administrator for the Astoria School District. She served 16 years as a middle school teacher then elementary principal for the Seaside School District.

The district June 5 release said Linder “will continue to be an exemplary leader” as she assumes the top spots for both Silver Crest and Scotts Mills.

– Stephen Floyd

New Silverton High School Principal Kirstin Jorgenson SUBMITTED PHOTO

Something to Celebrate

Open house Ceremony held to celebrate new City Hall in Silverton

By James Day

On a warm Friday night a crowd of more than 100 people gathered to participate in a ceremony noting the new Silverton City Hall.

The $19.5 million project replaces the City Hall about a half mile down Water Street. The old building is no longer big enough to accommodate city staff and it is seismically unsafe.

A series of speakers told the winding tale of the building’s creation, a 20-year process that was buffeted by recession and required the work and perseverance of multiple mayors and city managers.

The plan morphed through the years, with earlier phases calling for a new Police Department to be built first and a structure for city staff to be added later. City officials were adamant about not wanting to take a bond to the voters. Instead, they negotiated a 25-year loan at 3.17% to pay for the building. Construction delays and tweaks and alterations to the original plans came and went, as they do in most projects of this magnitude.

And the building remains unfinished. City officials and contractors still are working through a “punch list” of little items to be buffed and polished. The elevator has been installed, but the permit has not been nailed down. And the furniture still must arrive and be installed.

The emptiness of the building made for tours similar to those of new homes that have not yet been furnished. Instead, the prospective owners had to use their imaginations about what the building ultimately will look like.

“At long last the City of Silverton has a new City Hall it can be proud of,” said former Mayor, City Manager and Police Chief Rick Lewis, now representing the Silverton area in the state Legislature. “It will serve the city for years to come.”

The speeches were loaded with thank

That first City Council session in the building might come as early as July 1.

Former mayors Kyle Palmer and Ken Hector were on hand as well as the entire City Council, key city officials, project manager and Community Development director Jason Gottgetreu and veteran building official Daryl Jones, and former Councilor Dana Smith, a structural engineer who was described as being “the eyes and ears of the project.”

Councilor Marie Traeger organized the event.

The Silverton Mural Society and the Silverton Country Historical Society set up poster boards on Silverton’s history along the front wall of the building. The Mural Society also is working on a mural that will be erected on the east side of the building.

yous as well as warnings of a sort. Given the always-present challenge of a major Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, Col. Peter Walker of the Oregon National Guard noted the importance of the building as Silverton’s emergency operations center in case of a natural disaster.

“I love this facility,” said current Mayor Jason Freilinger. “I think it’s very attractive and I’m looking forward to having the City Council conduct its meetings right here.”

City officials still are working their way through the building’s finances. On June 3, the City Council amended its contract with Compass Project Solutions to add more than $59,000 in new expenses. Gottgetreu told Our Town that the project will come in under the projected $19.5 million overall budget. The construction budget was $14.75 million but that figure has increased by approximately $857,000, a 5.81% increase, Gottgetreu said.

The original schedule called for the building to open in July, 2023.

Silverton Mayor Jason Freilinger cuts the ribbon during an event to celebrate the completion of the new City Hall on Friday, June 7. From left are Police Chief Todd Engstrom; Councilor Matt Gaitan, former mayors Ken Hector and Kyle Palmer; Councilors Marie Traeger and Elvi Cuellar Sutton, Freilinger, and April Newton; former Mayor Rick Lewis; Councilor Jess Miller; project manager Jason Gottgetreu; former Councilor Dana Smith; building official Daryl Jones; City Manager Cory Misley; and Councilor Eric Hammond.  JAMES DAY

Silverton grad wins Goldwater scholarship at OSU

By James Day

A Silverton High graduate at Oregon State University has been selected for a prestigious national scholarship.

Roberto Ponce Velez, who will enter his senior year at OSU in the fall, was one of three OSU students to receive the Goldwater Scholarship, which is offered by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.

Also earning awards, which can be as high as $7,500, were OSU’s Jose Naranjo Mendez of San Jose, Puerto Rico, and Madalynn Gragg of Wamic in Wasco County in Eastern Oregon.

Ponce Velez, majoring in fisheries and wildlife sciences, is eyeing a doctorate in fisheries biology and planning to conduct research involving the redband trout, native to the Pacific Northwest.

A total of 438 Goldwater scholarships were awarded nationwide this cycle, out

of 1,300 students who were nominated from 446 colleges and universities. OSU has had 48 Goldwater winners since the grant’s inception in 1986.    Sophomores and juniors studying natural science, engineering or mathematics are eligible for the scholarship. The Goldwater Scholarship is the top undergraduate award in the majors it covers, said LeAnn Adam, OSU’s Goldwater campus representative. Applicants must be planning a career in research.

Each recipient receives a maximum of $7,500 to use for any part of tuition, fees, books, and room and board for the 2024-25 school year not covered through support from other sources.

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 in honor of Goldwater, a U.S. senator from Arizona for 30 years and the 1964 Republican nominee for president.

Mt. Angel Chamber announces '24 scholarships

The Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Maureen Ernst Memorial and Junior First Citizen scholarships to JFK students Manya Vaquera and Sailor Hill, respectively. In a June 7 announcement, the chamber said both students exemplified the leadership and volunteerism at the heart of the scholarships. Each received $2,000 toward college.

Vaquera’s accomplishments included planning a successful blood drive held in March through the Red Cross and student government at Kennedy High School, the first such drive since 2019. She described community services as “the cornerstone to human interaction,” said the chamber release. Vaquera plans to study nursing at Linfield College and become a NICU nurse.

Hill has served as student body treasurer at John F. Kennedy High School, president of FBLA and was the student representative to the Mt. Angel City Council.

Wurdinger Enterprises employees, from left, Chad Hunsucker, Delany Wurdinger and owner-founders Tony Wurdinger and Karen Wurdinger, flank

Wurdinger honored with Small Business Award

By James Day

A Silverton agricultural freight company has been honored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

The SBA has named Wurdinger Enterprises the Portland District FamilyOwned Small Business of the Year.

Owned and founded by Anthony (Tony) and Karen Wurdinger, Wurdinger Enterprises is a multi-generational family business, growing from humble beginnings to being an important part of the local agriculture industry offering tailored freight services to support the fruit and vegetable processing industry in the Willamette Valley.

She also volunteered with the Mt. Angel Public Library in 2023 and created the “Ukes for Youth” music program.

The chamber said Hill “has a passion for politics and music and believes in the power of community service and giving back to society.”

Hill plans to study journalism at the University of California Berkeley. – Stephen Floyd

The company started in 2008 with one truck and a trailer serving one processor. Today, the company has grown to a fleet of 12 trucks and 20 trailers operated by a team of 11 drivers and two mechanics supporting 59 local processors and farms.

Over the years, all five of Tony and

Karen Wurdinger’s children have worked alongside their parents helping to grow the company. Two have returned and work full time in the business. A key employee, Chad Hunsucker, has been brought in as a shareholder allowing Tony and Karen to step away from daily activities in 2024 as part of their transition plan. Eventually Chad and their daughter Delany Wurdinger will take the reins of the company.

“We are deeply honored to receive [this] award,” said Tony Wurdinger. “We owe this achievement to the exceptional caliber of our employees who carry forth our commitment to honest and dependable service. Their dedication and hard work have been instrumental in achieving our level of success. We look forward to building upon this achievement, continuing our journey of growth, and further enhancing our commitment to providing exceptional service to our valued customers and partners.”

Roberto Ponce Velez OSU

John F. Kennedy High School seniors Manya Vaquera, left, and Sailor Hill have received the annual Maureen Ernst Memorial and Junior First Citizen scholarships, respectively, presented by the Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Martin Golden of the Small business Administration. Martin is presenting Tony with an SBA award. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Something to Celebrate

Imagination Library

By Melissa Wagoner

It’s been five years since the Silverton Kiwanis Club and the Silverton Library District joined forces to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – a program that gifts one curated book each month to kids ages zero to five – to the children of Silverton.

“I was tasked with contacting the Dolly Parton Foundation,” library director and head of the program’s logistics Christy Davis said. The initial steps to become a program partner included establishing a service area – in this case those living within the boundaries of either the Silver Falls School District or the Silver Falls Library District – then crunching the numbers to determine how many potential registrants live in that zone.

“That’s how you create your budget and start fundraising.”

While the Dolly Parton Foundation provides the overall infrastructure, wholesale prices for the books and advertising for the program, funding and the registration of each child are the responsibility of the individual program partners. That’s a fact that some have found confounding.

“The most common question is, if Dolly is so wealthy, why doesn’t she just pay?…” Davis said. “But she believes in community buy-in.” And commitment.

Because once initiated, the program cannot be paused, even for lack of funding.

“It was a little bit scary,” Silverton Kiwanis President Sarah Walling admitted. She estimated the current funding requirements at around $500 a month. It’s daunting “because our club is small and we’re more hands-on and less about raising money.”

Dolly Parton program’s Silverton branch turns five

Imagination Library

Registrations are available in the children’s section of the Silver Falls Library, 410 S. Water St., Silverton

• No cost

• Ages zero to five

• One book sent each month

• Available in English and Español

• To donate visit  www. imaginationlibrary.com and select “Silverton.”

But, in the end, the benefits of the program – including an increase in early childhood literacy – overcame the club members’ hesitancy and on July 1, 2019, Silverton became an official partner of the Imagination Library program. It’s registered 473 children to date.

“We signed our son up for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, because it’s a wonderful initiative to help kids start engaging in reading from a young age,” Sarah Duddy said. Her fiveyear-old son, Bohdi Oei, recently received his last book in the series. “I wanted to give my son the right tools to engage his creativity, language skills, cognitive abilities and help prepare him for school. Books start conversations and teach him about the world around him that he may not otherwise have seen or known about.”

Beginning with the classic book, The Little Engine That Could, and ending with, Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come, registered children are able to build a home

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library – a capability that was especially helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many public libraries were closed to in-person patrons.

“The librarians at Silver Falls Library told us about the Imagination Library program by Dolly Parton and we signed up right there in the library…” Alicia Najera said. She registered her son, Talon, when he was two years old. “He is still always so excited to get his book in the mail!”

With each book costing $2.17 wholesale and with new registrations numbering around 198 each month, fundraising for the Imagination Library has been an everpresent concern.

“We started with a spelling bee and that did give us enough to cover a year or two with Dolly,” Walling said, referring to The Great Grown-up Spelling Bee the Silverton Kiwanis Club held in 2019, which – although it was a success – had to be cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic.

“But all of our sponsors said, we don’t want our money back, which was really cool,” Walling recalled. “And so, we did some Facebook fundraising and were still able to generate enough funds.”

Those funds kept them afloat until 2023, when – finally ready to hold return to in-person fundraising – the club decided to pivot by holding the first ever Kiwanis Trivia Bee.

“Trivia is very popular in this town,” Davis pointed out. “And you don’t have to stand on a stage.”

Held on the second Friday in March, the Trivia Bee included food, drinks, a silent auction and a trophy awarded to the winning team.

“It’s as profitable as the spelling bee,”

Walling said, “because we get a lot of repeat teams.”

And now, five years in, there has been another substantial change to the program – it’s become available statewide, with the State of Oregon now covering half the cost of books.

“People ask, now that the State of Oregon is paying half, do you still need to raise as much money?” Davis said. The answer is, yes. “Because while our costs will go down in the short term, as registration goes up, the costs will increase.”

But that’s a good thing because the longterm goal of both the Kiwanis Club and the Library District is to involve “more kids from a broader spectrum of our demographic,” according to Walling. And now, with government support, that goal should be easier to achieve than ever before.

“When you go statewide there’s a team that works closely with the foster system, with children in hospitals and with incarcerated parents,” Davis said.

Every child deserves the opportunities that the Imagination Library program affords.

“The Dolly Parton Foundation is very scientific and matrix-based and as it goes statewide, they have started communicating with schools,” Davis said. In the preliminary data that has been captured since the program’s inception in 1995, “In other states they have seen the need for remedial education go down,” she added.

It’s statistics like these that have earned Imagination Library international recognition amongst educators and parents like Holly Byram, whose son, Finn, recently received his last book.

“The past few years [Finn] has enjoyed helping us check the mailbox to see if another book has arrived for him. It is such a special program. Watching big sister [Lana, age seven] master reading has given him even more motivation to learn,” she said.

Similarly, McKensy Graetzer, the mother of 20-month-old twins, Adelyn and Gwendolyn, said, “I signed my girls up for this program because I believe reading or even just looking through books at a young age is very important. They already amaze me with how gentle they are with their books, and they get excited to look through new ones! It’s exciting to check the mail and be able to hand them a new book!”

Imagination Library participant, Talon Najera reading a book. ALICIA NAJERA

Moving on to Marines SHS alum graduates from Naval Academy

By James Day

Silverton High graduate Jon Rivoli has put in four years of excellent work at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Now even tougher work begins.

Rivoli graduated from Silverton during the COVID19 spring of 2020 and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Marine Corps on May 24 after graduating 66th in the Academy graduating class of 1,040. Rivoli turned in a 3.94 GPA and earned a degree in economics.

Why the Academy?

“It was a challenge,” he said. “I knew I wanted a challenge and I knew I would get more of a challenge at the Academy than I would at the other institutions. Everyone there is working hard. You have to balance academics with the military training and the physical training. A lot more is expected of you.”

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Naval Academy graduates have a choice between serving in the Navy or the Marines. Rivoli currently is in Quantico, Virginia, for six months of additional training.

Rivoli said he chose the Marine duty because he “liked the fact that they held themselves to a higher standard.”

It’s not clear what duty Rivoli will move on to until he finishes the training. Just as at the Academy, duty options are based on merit. The higher you rank after the training the “better chance that you will get what you want,” Rivoli said.

Rivoli spoke to Our Town on May 14 during a brief trip home before the commissioning ceremony in Annapolis. Rivoli said he also considered the University of Texas at Austin, Penn, Villanova and Oregon State, but when his Academy appointment came in, “I didn’t even apply to other schools. I just stopped.”

Academy life is fairly insular, with little leave, especially during plebe summer and your fourth-class (freshman year). Oddly enough that routine presented not much of a change for Rivoli, who, like his fellow Silverton students, spent that spring isolated at home because of COVID. The difference was that he had a lot more company at the Academy.

Rivoli was a valedictorian of his high school graduating class while also playing soccer and tennis for the Foxes.

At the Academy, Rivoli said he continued “to do a good job of making physical fitness a habit. And it’s something I enjoy. I also put on a lot of weight, which you really need when you are hiking 15 miles with 100 pounds on your back.”

Rivoli was asked about the possibility of military duty placing him in harm’s way.

“It makes you think about the news in a different way,” he said. “When the war started in Ukraine [in February 2022] that made my stomach churn. You think about world events a little bit more.”

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Curtain call Doug Ousterhout

By Melissa Wagoner

When asked how long he has been a teacher, Doug Ousterhout (or “Mr. O” as his students affectionately call him) says, “All my life.” But what’s incredible about that answer is how close he came to never becoming a teacher at all.

“I grew up in Monmouth and started out at Western,” Ousterhout said, recalling his freshman year of college when – as a former hurdler – he began studying physical education and theater in the hopes of getting his teaching degree.

Then he contracted mononucleosis – an illness that can last for weeks – and all his plans fell apart. Dropping out of school, Ousterhout took a job at a local restaurant. A chance encounter with the Dean of Willamette University got him back on track and into the classroom. He eventually earned a bachelor’s degree in PE and a master’s in special education.

“Then I got a job in Ontario, [Oregon],” Ousterhout recalled.

But it didn’t take long before he and his wife, Kim, realized that life out east just wasn’t for them, and he began looking for a new job.

“I had three job interviews,” Ousterhout recalled. “But [Silverton Union High School] was the best one.”

Initially offered a position in special education, Ousterhout also fell into a part-time position as a theater director when Principal John Thompson noted the word “theater” written on his resume.

“He said, ‘Can you direct some plays?’” Ousterhout recalled. “And I created the program from there.”

That was in 1990. Since then Ousterhout has directed an average of three productions each year, totaling over 100 plays, one-acts and musicals.

“I like to say, the reason we have this theater is because I built the program for 20 years,” Ousterhout said. “But I’m a teacher first. For a long time, I taught special ed in the morning, theater in the afternoon and then directed shows.”

He also maintained his connection with track and field by volunteering as a starter – preparing the athletes, enforcing starting procedures, and managing false starts and disqualifications – for nearly 40 years.

“That’s how I keep up my interest,” he said. “It’s my way of giving back.”

And now, scheduled to retire as the school year closes, Ousterhout is looking forward to giving back even more, through his volunteer work with The Oregon Garden and through his primary hobby – clowning.

“There’s nothing more enjoyable than when you get a kid to smile,” he explained. “The reward is just joy.”

Ousterhout is also eager to spend more time with his family, including his four children and three grandchildren.

“A friend of mine told me I would know when it was time to retire – that there would be signs,” he said. “And I know. I think the theater program needs new energy and young people to handle the technology.”

But that doesn’t mean leaving it all behind will be easy.

“It’s not that I don’t enjoy it,” he said, describing the aspect of teaching that he will miss most as those moments when students found their voice and their confidence.

“I like to think back on those kids who could barely speak, but by their senior year were getting the leads in the show,” he said. “I watched them become adults.”

It’s an experience that Ousterhout connects with the individualized education he provided in both his theater classes and in his special education classes.

“In IEP, ‘I’ stands for individualized,” Ousterhout said. “And I have always believed everything needs to be individualized.”

It’s what drew him to teaching in the first place and what has left a lasting effect on his former students including Amy Miller.

“I was part of the Silver Masked Thespian Society all four years of high school… [Mr. O] was my hurdles coach when I was a junior and senior. I was also in his AG, so he was my advisor. My mom was an English teacher at the high school, so I’ve quite literally known this man all my life,” Miller recounts.

“He’s always been one of my biggest role models for being cryptic, chaotic and a little sassy. But he also taught me to have courage and to always listen to what others had to say.

“Few people have ever been able to humble (me) like that man, but even fewer have made me feel as smart and talented and confident as he always did. I am about as ADHD as a person can get, which has always made school difficult for me because a lot of teachers made me feel like something was wrong with me and that that was a choice I was making.

“‘O’ was one of the teachers that understood me, and when he didn’t understand me, he tried to figure out how to,” she continued. “Every time I walked into the auditorium; I knew I had a purpose there. I knew that ‘O’ would always listen to and care about what I had to say… He let me be in charge of things, he let me implement my ideas into shows and didn’t let them go unappreciated. I think when you’re a teenager, knowing that an adult has trust in you can be so empowering. He also introduced me to so many works that would make a lasting impact on me.

“I remember he lent me a copy of Steel Magnolias… I still have it and I probably always will. Since graduating high school, I’ve received an award from the Kennedy Center, worked on so many shows and become a proud member of my college theatre department… I don’t know if he knows how much he’s done for so many people, but I hope he does…”

Retiring Silverton High teacher and theater director Doug Ousterhout. MELISSA WAGONER

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Angels Among Us: Stephie Baker

Stephie Baker always knew she wanted a house full of kids. And so, although she was already a mother to two biological children, when she was presented with the opportunity to also adopt, she didn’t hesitate.

“My son was best friends with another kid in the fourth grade and he was spending so much time at our house that I bought him a dresser,” Baker said, recalling how she initially met her first adopted son, a boy who, she later discovered, was in need of a stable home.

“I knew we could be really good for him,” she remembered.

It’s a feeling Baker has experienced repeatedly as she has continued to welcome children into her home.

“During COVID we wound up with four to 12 kids that stayed with us or came for lunch,” she recalled. “But I’m comfortable with chaos.”

And she thrives on the energy a houseful of teens provides.

“If I was independently wealthy, I would put out a vacancy sign,” she laughed. “I love the hard ones. Those are the kids I connect with.”

It’s a trait that makes her a good foster parent. And it’s also the trait that led her to become a Direct Service Coordinator for non-profit, Safety

Compass – an organization that advocates for women who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation.

“I love the kids and I love the work,” Baker said of the job. “I love watching people move from crisis to stability and maintenance.”

And though she sometimes spends entire days on the phone with community partners, the Department of Human Services or sheltering services, she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I’m a people person,” she explained. “And I’ve been able to make so many deep connections in this community and in broader Marion County.”

But the job can be stressful – which is why she is glad to come home to a house filled with teens.

“I love to cook,” Baker said, describing the method she most commonly uses to blow off steam. “If I’ve had a day, I text the boys and say, ‘give me your hardest recipe.’ The kids try to stump me.”

And no matter what happens, everyone wins.

– Melissa  Wagoner

If you would like to nominate your own angel, email  melissa.w@ mtangelpub.com.

Pies given to School District employees

By Melissa Wagoner

When Andrew Martin, director of grocery sales for Willamette Valley Pie Company, wants to make a difference in his community his thoughts naturally turn to pies.

“This pie thing doesn’t fix it but that’s what we’ve got,” he said of a recent giveaway he hosted in partnership with Larsen Flynn Insurance and The Satern Agency.

The goal, which was to put pies in the hands of each SFSD employee, was just one way of letting those most affected by the recent budget shortfall know they are appreciated.

“I can’t say it loud enough, our teachers are an important part of the fabric of our community and we’re so grateful for what they do,” Martin said. “It’s been an incredibly difficult last few months with the unknown around the district’s budget and this is just a small way for us to say thank you!”

“We just want to let them know that there are organizations out there that care…”

Rick Schmidt, an owner/partner at Larsen Flynn Insurance, agreed. “So, when Andrew came to us with the idea it was like yeah, let’s do it.”

Also instrumental in the May 30 distribution, were members of True Light Church, who helped affix special notes to each pie before delivering them to the schools.

“We’ve got about 70 people in our little church…” Martin said. Adding, “It’ll be

helpful to spread the wealth a little bit.” Because passing out 535 pies was no small feat.

“We are wanting to encourage and say thank you to everyone who works so hard to help educate, guide and form our kids,” Martin reiterated.

“Pies are what we have readily available here at Willamette Valley Pie and who doesn’t love a good pie?!?”

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Silver Falls School District staff members picking up donated pies. MELISSA WAGONER

Picnic helps launch new PFLAG chapter

By Stephen Floyd

A local chapter of national LGBTQ+ advocacy group

PFLAG has opened in Silverton, with a Pride Family Picnic scheduled for June 22 at Coolidge McClaine Park to help kick off the group.

In a May 15 press release, local organizers said the goal was to promote PFLAG’s work of “creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.”

acts of homophobia in town including “anti-LGBQT+ bullying and rainbow flag stealing.” They also said they felt inspired by the contributions of former Mayor Stu Rasmussen, the first openly transgender mayor in America, who served from 2009 to 2015, and who died 2021.

PFLAG Silverton’s public

debut was at First Friday June 7 with an informational booth outside Main St. Bistro & Bar.

On June 8 they announced the Pride Family Picnic on Facebook, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and open to the public. PFLAG was founded in 1972 and its activities include support groups, policy advocacy, public awareness campaigns and collaboration with parallel groups and events.

Local organizers said the Silverton branch was inspired in part due to “sporadic”

Additionally the group will hold its first meeting at 7 p.m. June 18 at Oak St. Church, 502 Oak St., Silverton, continuing each third Tuesday of the month. All residents are welcome, though organizers ask that children younger than 18 be accompanied by an adult.

For additional information, visit the PFLAG Silverton Facebook page or email pridesilverton@gmail.com.

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Charles Leslie (Les) Reid

Sept. 17, 1923 – May 22, 2024

Les was born in Ames, Iowa and died peacefully at home in Silverton, Oregon where he lived for almost 50 years.

Shortly after his birth he moved to Lochee, Scotland, a suburb of Dundee, with his Scottish parents, Charles and Willimina, who worked in a local jute mill. He spent most of his childhood in a small apartment lacking indoor plumbing. Free time was spent bicycling with his father to fish local trout streams including the Rivers Isla and Tay, and playing soccer. Les was a member of the greatest generation and served in World War Two with the Royal Air Force, a member of the Allied Forces. His mission was electrical support of the British Lancaster bombers, and was awarded two medals for his military service.

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Linda Lee Averette Dec. 9, 1940 – May 23, 2024

Linda Lee Averette beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed peacefully at her home on May 23, 2024, at the age of 83.

She was born on Dec. 9, 1940, in Silverton, Oregon to Hilman and Rose Lovlien. Linda grew up in Silverton and attended Silverton High School. On June 10, 1960 Linda married Ronald Averette and they moved to Canby, Oregon.

of Tualatin, Oregon and Ron Averette (Denise) of Molalla, Oregon; grandchildren, Britni, Katie and Sam; and her sister, Denise Harvey (Dennis) of Mulino, Oregon.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ronald (January 2022); granddaughter, Christina Hoefler (December 2021); and grandson Donald Averette (1998).

After the war, and a brief stint playing semi-professional soccer, Les began a successful career in electronics and telecommunications. He worked for Bell Telephone installing communication lines all over the world. He also had his first child, a daughter, Maureen.

Les lived and worked in Trinidad, South Africa, Ghana, Bahrain, Nigeria, and the Dominican Republic. He met Judy while working in Africa and they married in 1974 on a white sand beach surrounded by the Caribbean Ocean. The following year, they moved to Silverton, where they had two sons: Ian and Eric.

Les graciously accepted the somewhat non-traditional role of stay-at-home father, helping to raise his family, take care of their rural property, and support Judy in her occupation as a physical therapist. He dabbled in coaching youth soccer and was a romantic who spoke several languages and liked to sing, whether music was playing or not. He was a good hugger and a mediocre cook.

Les loved chocolate oatmeal cookies, a good football (soccer) match and jazz music, and was a ringer at Trivial Pursuit. He was a voracious reader devouring multiple books per week from the Silverton Library. In his eighties, he became an avid hiker and spent many days on the trails at nearby Silver Falls State Park, logging over 1,000 miles during one year. In 2006, at age 83, he fulfilled one of his childhood dreams: to hike the West Highland Way in Scotland; a 85-mile, week-long trek sleeping in hostels and surrounded by red stags, castles, lochs, and munros (mountains). As he phased out of hiking, he was a frequent member at Silverton Fitness and also participated in Zumba.

In the end, Les was granted his final wish: to die at home in the tender care of his wife Judy. Les was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by Judy; brother, Angus; children, Maureen (partner, Raymond), Ian (wife, Annie), Eric (wife, Allison); and numerous grand, great and great-great-grandchildren. The family thanks Serenity Hospice, Deena Dyer, and especially caregiver Shelly Ader for their compassion and support during Les’s transition.

Remembrance donations can be made to Friends of Silver Falls. If you ever met Les, please join us in raising a wee dram and sending him off with a Scots toast: “Here’s tae us! Wha’s like us? Gey few, and they’re a deid!” (Here’s to us! Who’s like us? Very few, and they’re all dead!)

Linda owned her own housekeeping business for many years. She was active in the Silverton Saddle Club, OET and Bunko. Linda loved her horses, trail riding and camping.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Debbie Blau of Kentucky; sons, Daniel Averette

A celebration of life was held on June 1 at Linda’s Canby home.

The family thanks Serenity Hospice for their care and Tammy Nurse and Angelic Aide for their compassionate care. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel

Submissions: If there is a birth, engagement, wedding, anniversary, college graduation or obituary of a local resident you’d like to share, send it to ourtown.life@mtangelpub.com or drop it by our office at 401 Oak St., Silverton.

Deloris

‘Shortie’ Hanson

May 28, 1940 – May 17, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Deloris “Shortie” Hanson on May 17, 2024.

Deloris was born in Silverton, Oregon and cherished her upbringing on the family farm. She attended Evergreen Grade School and graduated from Silverton High School in 1958.

She had a fulfilling career with the State of Oregon in Data Processing, where she served for 32 years, retiring as a System Analyst.

Deloris loved playing fastpitch softball. From 1954 to 1968, she showcased her talents in Silverton, later joining The Salem Shamrocks as a standout shortstop. Her passion for the game took her across Oregon and into the Northwest Regional League, spanning Washington and Vancouver, B.C. Her outstanding contributions were honored with inductions into the Oregon Amateur Softball Hall of Fame in December 2014 and the Northwest Regional Hall of Fame in January 2016.

Her love for the outdoors was evident in her many hobbies. She relished fishing, camping, skiing (both snow and water), golfing, gardening, and cherished moments spent with friends.

She is survived by her loving niece, Wendy (Matthew) Shea; nephew, Chris (Dulci) Hanson; great-niece, MacKenzie Shea; and great-nephew, Noah Shea. Deloris was preceded in death by her father, Monroe Hanson; mother, Maude Hanson; brother, Robert Hanson; and her longtime companion, Frances Bressler.

A service for inurnment will be held on June 22 at 1 p.m. at Valley View Lutheran Cemetery in Silverton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Central Oregon Humane Society in Bend, Oregon, a cause close to Deloris’ heart.

Jan. 12, 1943 – May 9, 2024

Jill Marie Adams, beloved mother, grandmother, and pillar of the Adams-Johansen family, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born on Jan. 12, 1943, in Eugene, Oregon to Lucille Marie McMullen Adams and Carson Glenn Adams. Jill grew up in Harrisburg, Oregon, where she attended Harrisburg High School, forming many lifelong friendships.

Jill was a woman of strength and determination, traits she carried with her throughout her life. She spent the majority of her career as a Regional Sales Manager at Truitt Brothers, where her dedication and professionalism left a lasting impact. Later in life, she found joy and fulfillment as a school bus driver for the Silverton School District, appreciating the opportunity to interact with children and serve her community.

Family was the cornerstone of Jill’s life. She is survived by her loving children, Clint Johansen (Kim Johansen), Hayley Miller (Roger Miller), and Robin Johansen DuVal (Josh DuVal). Although her daughter Dana Johansen preceded her in death, Jill’s memory lives on through her children and grandchildren. Jill was blessed with ten grandchildren whom she cherished deeply: Christopher, Tiffany, Sirrissa, Carson, Zachary, Zane, Hannah, Daniel, David, and Jonathan. She also leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Aspen and Olive, who brought immense joy to her life.

Jill was a fierce matriarch, offering guidance, support, and unwavering love to all who knew her. Jill’s strength of character, sharp wit, and unyielding spirit will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

There was a graveside service held at Rest Lawn cemetery near Junction City, Oregon on May 28.

In Memory Of

Richard Drake Dec. 27, 1935 — April 19, 2024

Richard Hart Dec. 24, 1978 — May 15, 2024

Stephen LeDoux March 14, 1959 — May 19, 2024

Debra L. Jameson Aug. 27, 1959 — May 22, 2024

Lawrence Kriegshauser Feb. 8, 1943 — May 23, 2024

Debra Bergmann April 18, 1958 — May 27, 2024

Patricia “Diann” Batson Jan. 19, 1950 May 29, 2024

Election nears Jess Miller not seeking another term on Silverton council

By James Day

There will be at least one new councilor in Silverton next January. Jess Miller, who was elected in 2020, told the council at its June 3 meeting that he will not seek a second four-year term.

Miller told Our Town that he will be focusing his community service time on working to pass parental equity legislation at the state level.

Miller would have been on the Nov. 5 ballot had he chosen to run for a second term.

Mayor Jason Freilinger, who is serving his first two-year term, told Our Town that he plans to seek re-election. The seats of two other councilors, Elvi Cuellar Sutton and Matt Gaitan, also will be up in November. Sutton was elected with Miller in 2020, while Gaitan was appointed by the council in January to fill the council seat vacated by Freilinger when he was elected

mayor. Sutton and Gaitan have not announced their plans for the fall.

The seats of first-term councilors Eric Hammond, April Newton and Marie Traeger are not up until 2026.

Those interested in running for council or mayor can pick up packets at City Hall, 306 S. Water St.

City offices are moving to the new City Hall on North Water sometime next month. The deadline for candidates to finish the process, whether they are paying a filing fee or gathering signatures, is Aug. 27.

In other council highlights:

Affordable Housing: The council heard presentations from DevNW and Hacienda at its May 20 session. The two companies are bidding for the opportunity to build an affordable housing complex on property the city owns behind the skatepark. Members of the city’s affordable housing task force

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were on hand for the presentations and also discussed the proposals at their May 21 session. No word was available on when the council might select one of the proposals.

Police Department: Former Capt. Todd Engstrom took over as Silverton chief on May 20. He replaced the retiring Jim Anglemier. Along with Engstrom’s elevation, Officer Peter Finnegan was promoted to sergeant and Sergeant Mark Gaither was promoted to captain.

Roth’s: The city approved, as part of its consent agenda at the June 3 meeting, a variance from city code that will allow the market on North First Street to replace its current driveway sign with an electronic message board consisting of LED fixtures. Roth’s needed the variance because the current sign exceeds the maximum height limit.

Library: Councilors reached consensus June 3 to move forward with a proposal

to partition the land on which the Silver Falls Library sits to make it easier to work with the individual pieces of property. The library site is part of a much larger parcel of city land that includes City Hall, the Fischer Building, Old Mill Park and Coolidge McClaine Park. The city and the library district also co-own the parking lot south of the Community Center. Library officials were on hand at the meeting and said they are backing the partition plan.

Republic Services: Councilors at their June 3 meeting discussed again the rate increase request by Republic Services. The city’s waste hauler, which has not raised rates since January 2021, is requesting a 23% rate increase.

Councilors appeared to be leaning toward accepting the full 23% increase on Aug. 1 rather than a second option of 11.5% increases in August and in Feb. 2025.

Some quick calculations at the council dais by Miller and Hammond discovered that the two-increase option actually would be slightly more expensive for service users. The increase would raise the monthly rate for a 35-gallon trash cart from $32.01 to $39.37.

Republic officials say they need to raise rates because of the lengthy interval between increases and to cover a rate of return guaranteed to Republic in its franchise agreement with the city. Councilors may look at the issue again June 17.

By Stephen Floyd

A Mount Angel man accused of killing another man at his ex-wife’s apartment on New Year’s Day is in custody after eluding authorities for six months.

Agustin Barocio, 43, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Mexico May 24 and was returned to Marion County May 31, according to a press release from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

He has been accused of fatally shooting Brandon Daniel Slack, 42, of Mount Angel, on Jan. 1 at the apartment of Barocio’s ex-wife on the 700 block of Pershing Street. Barocio faces numerous felony charges in Marion County Circuit Court including first-degree murder.

Mt. Angel Police Chief Mark Daniel told Our Town he was grateful to U.S. Marshals and MCSO for taking Barocio into custody. No one was harmed during the arrest.

As of press time Barocio was held without bail in the Marion County Jail and was designated a flight risk by the court.

While Barocio was at large, Daniel said the victim had been targeted and the public was not in danger. A secret indictment against Barocio unsealed after his arrest went into greater detail about the circumstances of the shooting.

Dated Feb. 8, the indictment accused Barocio of stalking his ex wife between Dec. 1, 2023, and Jan. 1, allegedly subjecting her to “unwanted contact” that caused her to fear for her personal safety. On the date of the shooting Barocio also allegedly held and threatened her at gunpoint.

The indictment also included a lesser charge of second-degree murder, which under Oregon law indicates possible extreme

emotional distress by the suspect.

In addition to the two murder charges, the indictment included counts of first-degree burglary, felon in possession of a firearm, first-degree kidnapping, menacing and stalking.

Also on Feb. 8 prosecutors filed a notice of intent to seek an enhanced sentence due to concerns about Barocio’s past convictions and the nature of the shooting. Since 1999, Barocio has faced numerous arrests for violent and drug-related offenses including in 2019 for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife.

Most recently Barocio served a 30-month prison sentence in 2020 related to a conviction for threatening two men with a firearm. He completed that sentence on Jan. 18, 2023. At the time of the killing, Barocio was on parole for this offense.

In January, then-MCSO spokesperson Don Parise confirmed there were no conditions of Barocio’s parole barring contact with either victim, nor for GPS monitoring or similar surveillance.

Prosecutors said Feb. 8 Barocio’s incarceration was “necessary for public safety” due to his criminal history, the ineffectiveness of prior penalties, and the violent and personal nature of the Jan. 1 killing.

Barocio’s first court appearance was on June 3 for arraignment. He was due back June 14 for a status check hearing. Those assigned to the case include Judge Amy Queen, public defender Kobin Patterson and Deputy District Attorney Matthew Kemmy.

For an update on other Legal Matters go to ourtownlive@mtangelpub.com.

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$450,000 0.45 ac. Beautiful Santiam River frontage. Fisherman’s Paradise. 1 bd., 1 ba. 39 ft. trailer and bunk house. 10x12 shop, & 10x10 Bldg on slab. 40474 Shoreline Dr., Lyons. MLS#814406

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Island Fusion Sharing food, culture through barbecue

By Melissa Wagoner

The food of the islands has made its way to Mount Angel in the form of the food cart, Island Fusion Barbecue, located at 235 North Main St.

“When you say ‘island’ everyone thinks Hawaii,” Jayceleen Ifenuk – who runs the food truck with her family – said. “But there are way more islands.”

Including the Micronesian island of Chuuk, the Ifenuk family’s original home.

“And when you miss your home, you want to find the food you’re familiar with,” Jayceleen said, naming one of the primary reasons her uncle, Jeremiah Ifenuk, opened the food truck on April 30 of this year. “That was my uncle’s motivation, sharing the food he loves.”

He also wanted to become a more integral part of the community.

“We’ve been looking for a place like this for years,” Jeremiah – who first immigrated with his family to the Hawaiian Island of Oahu before

eventually finding Mount Angel – said.

“We missed being a part of the community,” Jayceleen agreed. “We come from a small island and a small village, and we feel comfortable in a small place.”

Serving a “fusion” of foods from the many

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island cultures that have influenced the family’s cooking over the years, Island Fusion Barbecue’s most popular item has been the spam musubi and the family’s signature barbecued chicken plate.

“The plates are served with rice, meat and salad,” Jayceleen said, referring to a choice

Island Fusion Barbecue

235 North Main St., Mount Angel

Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Menu available on Facebook and Instagram

Order ahead at 503-607-6332

of either tropical green salad, Hawaiian mac salad or the “special” potato salad.

“And the rice is red rice that comes from the Chamorro culture… of Guam. We have a sashimi bowl… and we have tapioca. My grandma and our aunties have several versions. These are the foods, if you were ever to attend a Micronesian event, that you will find.”

And now those foods are available at community events as well, including the upcoming Silverton Senior Center’s Community Luau Fundraiser on June 21 at 5:30 p.m. in Coolidge McClaine Park.

“We love sharing our island culture and traditions…” Jayceleen pointed out, “and spreading the island love any way we can.”

The Ifenuk family, owners of Island Fusion Barbecue in Mount Angel. MELISSA WAGONER

Classical guitar Bach, cello pieces highlight Mount Angel Abbey series

By James Day

The Classical Guitar Immersion, a mixture of concerts, instruction, student recitals and lectures, runs from Monday, June 24 through Saturday, June 29 at the Mount Angel Abbey.

This is the 19th season of the event, which is organized by veteran guitarist and teacher Scott Kritzer. The free series also marks Kritzer’s return to performing. Because of the after effects of “an old lumber yard injury” he had spinal surgery in December and said he “couldn’t play at all” for two or three months.

Kritzer will be featured in a Tuesday, June 25, concert with cellist Maria Shim. The Portland-based Shim will start the show with Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 and team up with Kritzer for a series of works in the second half of the performance.

The Bach suite will be a bit of touchstone for this year’s program. Madeline Okano, another Portland-based musician and a student of Kritzer’s, will play the Bach suite as part of her solo program on Friday, June 28. Okano also will play works by Bryan Johanson, Leo Brouwer and Heitor Villa-Lobos.

Okano grew up in Wyoming, moved to Portland as a teenager, won a spot in the prestigious Portland Youth Philharmonic and graduated with a degree in guitar performance from Portland State. She began playing classical guitar at age five and violin at nine.

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Portland-based guitarists Scott Kritzer and Madeline Okano will be the featured performers at this year’s Classical Guitar Immersion at the Mount Angel Abbey library. The event runs June 24-29. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Shim began playing piano and cello at age four and made her solo debut with the Oregon Symphony performing Elgar’s Cello Concerto. She studied for seven years at the Juilliard School of Music in New York.

The other public events (see information box) are a Saturday, June 29 student recital and a Saturday lecture by Tom Page on learning the instrument and memorization. Page also is one of the student performers.

Habitat for Humanity sets fundraiser, open house at Silverton project

By James Day

Habitat for Humanity has scheduled a fundraiser and an open house at the site of its 18-home Peters Garden development on Pine Street in Silverton.

On Saturday, June 22, the job site will host a $75 per person fundraiser from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at 1459 Pine St. The North Willamette Valley Habitat for Humanity board of directors will match the fundraising contributions up to $40,000. To RSVP for the event go to https://nwvhabitat.org/events/.

Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served and there will be site tours throughout the evening. Don’t be detoured by the June 14 RSVP deadline at the website. Organizers said they used that deadline to get an early idea of participation. You can still get tickets.

The event also features speakers, a birdhouse-themed silent auction, and a paddle raise to pay for the next home in Peters Garden.

Those interested in the project also can participate in a free open house on Sunday, June 23 from noon to 4 p.m. at the job site. The event is designed for families, with food trucks, face painting, games and more.

“With one home completed, and the next three in process, building is continuing at a rapid rate, despite delays experienced in the early life of this development,” said Dan Haun, executive director at NWV Habitat, in a press release. “Local donors

of the homes in the 18-unit Habitat for Humanity development on Pine Street in Silverton. Celebratory public events are scheduled for the site on June 22 and 23.

and foundations have funded the first three homes, and now NWV Habitat is driving to raise funds for the next home at our upcoming fundraiser.”

Haun also noted that “thanks to federal and state funding, the infrastructure work (streets, sewers, curbs and sidewalks) for this project is near completion.”

Classic Guitar Immersion event schedule

Tuesday, June 25, 7:30 p.m.

Maria Shim, Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1; Shim and Scott Kritzker, music of Frantz Casseus, Schubert and Niccolo Paganini in the Aalto Library.

Friday, June 28, 7:30 p.m.

Madeline Okano, guitar, works by Bryan Johanson, Leo Brouwer, Bach and Villa-Lobos, Aalto Library.

Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m.

Tom Page lecture on learning an instrument and memorizing music, Westminster Room.

Saturday, June 29, 7:30 p.m.

Student recital featuring 9 guitarists, Aalto Library.

Note: All events are free

Spirit of Aloha Community Luau

If a trip to the Hawaiian Islands aren’t in your summer plans, don’t despair. The Spirit of Aloha will take over Coolidge McClaine Park Saturday, June 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Park Pavilion, 300 Coolidge St., Silverton.

It’s an event designed for the entire family with Paradise of Samoa dancers and fire dancers entertaining. The evening includes a Hawaiian dinner, shaved ice truck and drawings.

Tickets are $25, $10 for 6-13; 5 and under free. Tickets are available online at silvertonseniors.org or may be picked up at the Silverton Chamber of Commerce, 426 S. Water St.

The event is organized as a family friendly fundraiser for the Silverton Senior Center. The center’s building is currently undergoing post-ice storm damage repairs.

Crews work on one

JAMES DAY

Ch-ch-ch-changes District budget cuts cost Foxes a hoops coach

Once again, the Silverton High boys basketball program is looking for a new head coach. Jamie McCarty, who has coached the Foxes for six of the past seven seasons, has resigned amid the fallout from the Silver Falls School District’s budget crisis.

McCarty, who serves as the principal at Robert Frost School, lost a support staff person to the budget ax. The presence of that person, McCarty said, was critical to his ability to coach basketball while feeling secure that his “day job” was covered.

“With a budget shortfall, limited staff, and inadequate behavioral support, a significant burden falls on me,” McCarty told Our Town. “As a principal, which constitutes 98% of my salary, I must fully commit to the job and its demands. This year, having a Student Success Coach was crucial for my ability to coach. When I had to leave the building early or needed extra support, the coach could step in.

“Unfortunately, that position has been cut for next year. Additionally, district-wide cuts will increase our responsibilities as administrators.”

McCarty coached the Foxes from 2018 through 2022, winning five consecutive Mid-Willamette Conference titles and going 69-1 in league play. His teams finished fourth (2018), third (2019) and second (2022) in the Class 5A state tournament. His 2020 team was in the

semifinals when COVID-19 shut down the tournament and there was no 2021 tournament because of the pandemic.

After a year off in 2023 because of his administrative load (he was principal of three schools), McCarty returned for the 2024 season and led Silverton to a 16-9 record. The Foxes were 12-6 in league and came within one game of qualifying for the state tournament.

“I was really hoping for more than a one-year return,” McCarty said. “The boys are the reason I do it. They are tremendous leaders, hard workers, and dedicated teammates. I’m going to miss the relationships with the athletes and coaches.”

No other coaching slots have been affected to date by the budget cuts, athletic director Andy Jones told Our Town. Second-year girls soccer coach Renee Cantrell has resigned, but she is not a district employee and her departure was not related to the budget situation.

Volleyball: Silverton’s new boys program took second in Class 5A-4A at the May 30-31 state tournament in Hillsboro. The

Foxes, coached by Benson Short, went 6-0 in pool play and 2-1 in bracket play, losing only to champion Bend.

“What an amazing run and what an amazing success for our fledgling program,” coach Short told Our Town. “It was heartbreaking to lose, but I am so proud of our accomplishments this season.”

Silverton placed five players on the all-state team, including co-MVP and co-player of the year Elisha Short, an outside hitter and defensive specialist.

Outside hitter Cohen Mulick was first-team all-state, middle hitter Tristan Keopadapsy was a second-teamer and setter Terence Short and middle blocker Trevor RedmanBrown received honorable mention.

Softball: Silverton uncorked a superb 25-5 season in 2024, earning a co-title with Dallas in the Mid-Willamette Conference and advancing to the Class 5A semifinals before falling to eventual champion Bend.

It was the fifth league title in 30 years for coach Ralph Cortez of the Foxes and his first trip to the semis since 2017.

“This was a great group to coach,” Cortez told Our Town. “These kids worked hard all season and off -season. You have a group like this with families that are committed to getting their kids the right training. That says a lot for these families. This is good for our softball community.”

The Foxes dominated the All-MidWillamette conference team. Cortez was named coach of the year, and catcher Braezen Henderson, infielder Maddy Ehrens, first baseman Kate Kofstad and right fielder Hannah Houts were named to the first team. Pitcher McKenzee Petersen and left fielder Brylie Parks were placed on the second team and infielders Jerisha Perez, Jordan Markham and

Hailey Smith and center fielder Paisley Rains received honorable mention.

Ehrens, Houts, Rains and shortstop Zellee Herman return next season, leading Cortez to note that “our future is bright again. These kids will work hard to come back next year to give their best. We just need more like these kids that have set the tone on what it takes to play at the highest level.”

Awards: Silverton girls basketball coach Alyssa Ogle was named coach of the year for Class 5A girls basketball by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Ogle led the Foxes to the Class 5A title in March in her second year in the position. The award was announced at the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association annual banquet at Autzen Stadium. Also honored was Kennedy’s Kevin Moffatt for Class 2A-1A baseball. Moffat’s Trojans, state champs in 2022 and 2023 established an all-classes state record 46-game winning streak this season.

The NFHS also honored coaches with years of service awards. Former Silverton girls hoops coach Tal Wold, now at Stayton, was honored for 25 years of service. Former Foxes boys hoops coach Darren Shryock, who now coaches and serves as athletic director at Stayton, received a 35-year award.

Baseball: Silverton catcher Wyatt Postlewait was selected first-team all-MidWillamette Conference and was honorable mention on the all-state Class 5A squad. Also honored by MWC coaches were Cade Wynn (second team, infield), Sawyer Enderle (second team, pitcher) and James Brady (second team, outfield). Colson Swartz (utility), Logan Hendrickson (first base) and Henry Briggs (pitcher) received honorable mention.

The Silverton boys volleyball team and coaches with their second-place trophy at the Class 5A-4A state tournament in Hillsboro. This is the first year of the program, which is not fully sanctioned by the OSAA. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Now open Silverton’s all-abilities park finally ready to welcome kids

By James Day

The all-abilities playground in Silverton’s Old Mill Park has opened.

The playground features multiple wheelchair-accessible amenities, strength-building components and musical elements and aims to foster use by as broad a group of users as possible. It also includes a rubber-like surface that makes it safer for all users.

Mayor Jason Freilinger noted at the June 3 City Council meeting that it was a “soft opening” because not all of the features are ready to use. The swings and chains still need to be added to the swing set. A recent work party took down the plastic fence that was surrounding the site and also installed the teeter-totter.

“It is safe,” Freilinger said of the playground. “You can go down to the park and use it.”

The construction of the facility, which originally was set to open last August for the Homer Davenport Community Festival and the Silverton Arts Festival, suffered some bad luck.

First there were delays in installing the special ADAaccessible surface. Certain temperature and rainfall parameters had to be met for a successful installation.

That proved to be a challenge because of Oregon weather patterns. The surface was finally set a few weeks ago, but suffered damaged from vandals.

The playground was a joint effort of the City of

Silverton and the Silverton Rotary Club. Its $380,000 cost was paid for by city parks system development charges, community donations, Rotary fundraising and urban renewal funds.

Children play on the climbing structure at the new all-abilities playground at Old Mill Park in Silverton. The soft-surfaced attraction experienced weather-related construction delays. JAMES DAY

Growing up, camping was my family’s main form of recreation. I still love it and, while I’m not a hard-core backpacker or even a tent camper anymore – thanks to our nifty pop-up tent trailer – I think there is still something to be said for just getting out of the house and spending time outside.

But it does take some preparation and more than a few supplies, which is why I have a firm rule that I don’t plan trips for less than two nights and I use the following tips to make packing, setting up and cleaning up a whole lot easier.

Go in a group:  Not only is camping more fun with friends but sharing resources can be a real gift, especially when you’re starting out.

Make a master list: Even when it was just my husband and I camping in a tent we kept one supply list written directly onto the lid of our large camping tote. Now, the list is longer and kept in a spiral bound notebook on my desk but it’s still just as important.

Containers are your friend:  When we were tent campers we had two large plastic totes – one for food and one for supplies. Now, with five people and a trailer, our packing options have expanded to also include a duffle bag for

each person’s clothing – which fit neatly lined up on the couch – a bin for toiletries and a bag for dirty laundry that lives under the bed.

Bring cleaning supplies:  That may sound strange since we’re talking about spending time outdoors, but outhouses, sticky s’mores, smoky faces and dirty feet are infinitely easier to manage if you set up a handwashing station – with a water jug, hand soap and a towel – and pack plenty of baby wipes, paper towels and dish rags.

Leave screens at home:  My goal when camping is to spend time doing things I rarely have the time to do at home – read a book from start to finish, sit by a campfire with friends, go for a hike, a bike ride or a swim or take a nap in the middle of the day.

Enter camping mode right away: I strive to get everything set up as soon as we reach a campsite. But that doesn’t mean I want everyone to have a terrible time, so I turn on some music, hand out cold beverages and everything is ready to go in no time.

Bring food pre-prepped: I sometimes get in over my head when it comes to recipes, and I find myself doing so much cooking and cleaning that I don’t get any time to relax. That’s why I’ve begun chopping, grating, mixing and preparing as much as I can before we ever leave the house. Make mornings easy: Cereal is an effective way of feeding hungry kids fast and it’s a fun change of pace. We also bring an insulated coffee pot along with packets of hot chocolate and chai so we can enjoy a warm beverage.

Pack books, games and toys: For little kids I bring cars, dinosaurs, farm animals or figurines so they can build houses, make roads and set up farms. For older kids I keep card games and pre-printed scavenger hunts. And for all ages I always have extra books.

When it’s time to go home, clean as you go:  This is true for tents and trailers. Bring a hand broom and dustpan so you can sweep. Bring a bottle return bag, a large bag for garbage and a sealable bucket for compost. Then, when you get home, restock and reset everything so, when the time is right, you’re ready to go again.

GENERAL

PUPPIES ¾ Border Collie ¼

Aussie. 2 black/white females left. Born Feb. 27. First shots. Call or text Alex 971-304-4423, Silverton.

NOTICES

CAN YOU SPARE A COUPLE OF HOURS TO HELP SENIORS IN SILVERTON?

The Silverton Meals on Wheels organization is looking for volunteers. We are asking for people who can commit to 2 hours a week.Volunteer positions are available in the kitchen (to plate meals) or drivers to deliver food to people’s homes in the Silverton area. If interested, please call 503-873-6906 between 8 a.m. and noon Monday – Friday.

MT. ANGEL SENIOR CENTER

is a non-profit consignment store for artisans over 50, a community center, home to Meals on Wheels, and serves as a food bank.

Volunteers welcome!

195 E Charles St. 503-845-6998 or mtangelcommunity@gmail.com

PFLAG SILVERTON Tuesday, June 25, 7 p.m. at Oak Street Church. (Also every fourth Tuesday of the month). Everyone welcome. Under 18 must have parent or guardian. Christy, 541-786-1613, silvertonpflag@gmail.com.

SERVICE

HANDYMAN & HOME REPAIR

SERVICE Installation and repair of fencing, decks,doors, gutter cleaning, moss removal, power washing, yard debris removal.

CCB# 206637 Call Ryan 503-881-3802

JESSE’S LAWN SERVICE & HANDYMAN Pruning, edging, trimming, blackberry cleaning, gutter cleaning, arborvitae, moss treatment, yard clean-up, stump grinding, powerwashing, haul-away. 503-871-7869

GOT STUFF YOU WANT GONE? From yard debris to scrap metal-From garage sale left overs to rental clear outs. We repurpose, recycle, reuse, or donate what we can. Call and find out what we can do for you. $20 Minimum. Call Keith 503-502-3462

Robin Ekloff Owner

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$599,900 Beautiful well cared for, single level ranch style home in Mountain High Addition. Built in 1999, home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with 1,546 sq. ft. of living space, gas fireplace in living room, granite countertops in kitchen, manicured landscaping, and fully fenced yard. Newer kitchen appliances and roof was replaced in September 2023. Nice deck off dining area to backyard in quiet neighborhood with seasonal views toward Mt. Angel. Call for an appointment today! Call Chuck at ext. 325 (WVMLS#817263)

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BROKERS ARE LICENSED IN OREGON

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$115,900 (WVMLS#814368)

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NEW! – #T2829 SO MUCH POTENTIAL 4 BR, 1 BA 1572 sqft Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 $468,800 (WVMLS#817252)

NEW! – #T2830 – NEW SILVERTON LISTING 3 BR, 1 BA 1134 sqft Call Michael at ext. 314 $385,000 (WVMLS#817586)

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