Our Town North: September 01, 2018 by MAP Publications

Civics 101

Farmer’s Notebook

Silvertowne receives $9.5 million for repairs, subsidies – Page 6

Vol. 15 No. 17

Growers prepare for the hazelnut tsunami – Page 4

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Farmer’s Notebook Hazelnut Growers of Oregon unveil state-of-the-art facility...........................4 Civics 101 Low-income units receive windfall........6 The Forum Silverton’s mayor on Eugene Field............8 Recognizing compassion in all.................9 Something to Think About

Datebook.................................. 12 Dining Out................................ 16 Passages.................................. 17 Sports & Recreation On board with skateboarding................ 18 SHS, JFK Cross Country in strong start ... 20 Marketplace......................... 21 A Grin at the End............... 22

Workshop unites horses, wisdom........... 10

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Women’s history – beyond belief........... 11

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Nut tsunami By James Day Hazelnuts. Millions of hazelnuts, perhaps billions and trillions of hazelnuts. The math gets daunting and you run out of fingers and toes. “By the beginning of October it will be all hands on deck,” said Jason Costa, plant manager for the Hazelnut Growers of Oregon. “It’s going to be a tsunami of nuts.” On a nice flat piece of ground amid the lush farm fields of Donald in north Marion County a 120,000-square-foot expression of confidence in the state’s hazelnut industry is getting ready to reel in, sort, shell, weigh, steam, slice, dice, box and ship out as a player in a vast international market. “It was built for the future, definitely,” said Tim Aman, a long-time Hazelnut Growers of Oregon member whose family planted its first trees in the Mount Angel area in 1968. “The new plant will open doors for new growers coming in.” The Oregon hazelnut crop was 31,000 tons last year. It is projected to be 56,000

Hazelnut growers open new, state-of-the-art processing facility In a Nutshell Hazelnuts are grown on 67,000 acres in Oregon, spread among 800 farm families. Marion County leads the state in hazelnut acreage with more than 11,000 acres. Yamhill County has over 10,000, Washington, Clackamas, Lane, Polk and Linn counties are all above 3,000. Oregon produces 99 percent of the U.S. hazelnut crop. The economic impact of the hazelnut industry in Oregon is more than $250 million per year.

by the time the processing for this year’s crop is completed at the end of October. And association officials are projecting 96,000 tons by 2025. “We’re pressing to develop more products that use hazelnuts,” said Patrick Gabrish, senior vice president of sales and

In an Aug. 15 ceremony, Hazelnut Growers of Oregon CEO Tim Ramsey, Customer Care Manager Debbie Hitchcock, Mark Nonnenmacher from Northwest Farm Credit Services, Operations Manager Jason Costa, Grower Relations Manager Tim Aman, VP Sales & Marketing Patrick Gabrish, Donald Mayor Rick Olmstead, and COO Randy Moore cut the ribbon for a state-of-the-art 120,000 sq. ft. hazelnut processing facility.

marketing for the Hazelnut Growers of Oregon. “If anything we want more nuts to come through here.”

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Here is a look at some of the features of the new processing facility, courtesy of a tour Our Town and other media outlets

received from Gabrish and Costa. We start in an open area behind the building that is not included in that 120,000-square-foot total. Four massive galvanized silos rise into the summer sky. Each can hold nearly 2.7 million pounds of nuts. That’s four times the capacity

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Processing plant capabilities The new processing facility can: Receive 160,000 lbs. of nuts per hours Steam pasteurize 10,000 lbs. of nuts per hour Slice/dice more than 5,000 lbs. per hour Roast more more than 3,000 lbs. per hour Store 2.7 million lbs. of nuts in each of its four silos Source: Hazelnut Growers of Oregon of the facility in Cornelius (Washington County) that the Donald plant is replacing. The silos have giant spiral attachments running down the middle, which prevents the nuts from getting damaged upon entering the silo. Everywhere the scale is immense: 30-foot

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A state-of-the-art steam pasteurization unit, one of the few pieces of equipment that made the move from Cornelius. Everything is ultra-clean. For the association it’s all about finding new ways to serve its customers. China, a huge market for hazelnuts, prefers to receive its nuts in the shell. Done… there’s an in-shell processing area. Size also matters. The facility can produce six different sizes of nuts. “We can manipulate the process to get the right size for our customers,” Costa said. “We dry it, we roast it and we package it. We can make butter, we can dice it and slice it. This is the most modern technology in the country. We get everything at the right temperature and the right texture and dial in to what

our customers want. Older technology didn’t give you as much control. “It’s kind of like coffee. If you want a dark roast we can do that. Medium roast? We can do that, too.” The facility, which Gabrish said cost more than $20 million, was paid for by members of the association, which was founded 34 years ago. Most of the crop that the plant will process in the coming years will be grown by members, but the facility will process the crops of nonassociation farmers. Most of the facility is heavily automated, but the tour guides also take us through a tiny room (for a 120,000-square-foot factory) where the final inspections take place. Four conveyor belts are monitored by human inspectors, trained and certified by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. “That’s the final quality check,” Costa said. “They inspect the nuts, look for defects, make sure they are the right size. Then it goes out and we package it.”

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Oregon is the leading hazelnut grower in the United States, producing 99 percent of the country’s crop. Worldwide hazelnut territories are confined to land close to the 45th parallel. Other players are Italy, Turkey, Azerbaijan and the Republic of Georgia, according to Gabrish. Aman, the Mount Angel farmer, has more than 220 acres in hazelnuts. He and his brothers Tom and Kevin farm 75 of the acres and lease the rest. They used to grow ryegrass seed, sugar beet seed and dried flowers. About 80 acres of their holdings are not yet nut-bearing, a process which takes four years. Aman also is a hazelnut promoter and mentor, with a hazelnut nursery of 120,000 trees. He also tries to be “an information conduit to the industry.” “There is a lot of pride in knowing that co-op nuts are in Trader Joe’s and Fred Meyer. Maybe we can get Costco in the future. We’re excited about all of the options that are out there.”

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City staff continues to monitor Silverton’s water supply on a daily basis. While we are currently within normal range for this time of the year we continue to encourage voluntary conservation. For more information please visit the Water Quality Division on the City website at: www.silverton.or.us/162/Water-Quality-Division.

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Silvertowne windfall

Senior units get $9.5 million for repairs, subsidies

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The Silvertowne housing complex has received $9.5 million in new funds that will pay for remodeling and needed repairs as well as preserve affordability for residents.

North James Street proposal: The Silverton City Council voted 4-3 Aug. 20 to deny the appeal of developers who were hoping to build a 40-lot subdivision on 9.5 acres on North James Street between Jefferson and Hobart.

“We are very excited to say the least,” said Chrislyn Prantl, chief executive officer for Integrated Supports for Living, the Salem nonprofit that operates Silvertowne, located at 1115 Mill St. in Silverton. Silvertowne has 86 units that were built in two phases and aims to serve low-income and disabled tenants. Rents are restricted to no more than 60 percent of the area median income. Some of the apartments are limited to those that earn just 30 percent of the area median income. The average age of Silvertowne residents is 79, said Ariel Nelson of Oregon Housing and Community Services, which provided $2.7 million in funding. Fifteen households at Silvertowne include residents with disabilities and 33 of the households earn less than 30 percent of the

AMI, Nelson said. “The funds will allow the property to pay for much-needed repairs without affecting the affordability of the complex for residents,” Prantl said. The remainder of the funding comes from the Oregon Housing Finance Agency’s low income housing tax credit program. Prantl said the funds will be used to pay for new roofs and siding, insulation, doors, trim, gutters, flooring, cabinetry, sinks, bath and kitchen counters, and some appliances, as well as accessibility features for units reserved for residents with disabilities. Both properties will also get upgrades to their grounds, including new landscaping, repaving the roads and parking lots, regrading slopes and repairing drainage systems, and replacing sidewalks.

The Silvertowne apartment complex on Mill Street in Silverton will be remodeled using some of the $9.5 million in funds granted by the state of Oregon. JAMES DAY

The site upgrades also will include meeting the most up to date ADA standards. IS Living also plans to add a centrally located leasing office/maintenance building that Prantl said will allow the nonprofit to better serve residents of both Silvertowne complexes. Prantl described the infusion of funds as a “windfall for the lucky residents who need an affordable housing option and for the city of Silverton where this property will

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A few citizens have recently brought back up our plans for the Eugene Field School site, so it’s time for another update.

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The City purchased the entire EF property in late 2017 after negotiations with the Silver Falls School District, who’d weathered having at least two previous offers on the property fall through. We are federally required to have a seismically safe Police Department in place in the next six years and had been considering many sites. We’d terminated our interest in the old Square Deal Lumber site, having made an offer of $1.2 million for it previously. Following that, we ultimately purchased the Eugene Field site for $1 million, providing a site for the future Civic Center that best fit the desires voiced by most of those who provided input. We also saved a key piece of property from falling into the hands of an unknown developer who may have built something that the community didn’t find palatable. As we’d been looking for property for several years, we also had saved up the amount needed to purchase the property. In February, the Council seemed to lean toward deconstruction of the building and scheduled opportunities to hear from the public in March and April. Both meetings were well publicized and, while no citizens testified or provided written testimony at the March meeting, five people provided input at or before the April meeting. I asked for input repeatedly via social media...

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At the April meeting, we voted to direct staff to start the process of bidding the asbestos abatement, removal of a decommissioned underground tank, and ultimately to remove the building itself, which is known to be severely laden with lead paint (requiring that the debris be taken to a special facility for disposal). On Aug. 6, we approved a contract for a company to begin the asbestos and underground tank phase. We did not, as has been suggested, vote to approve over $700,000 that night/ That figure comes from a previously budgeted amount for the entire abatement and demolition. The Aug. 6 contract was for $144,171 of which $150,000 was budgeted. We did approve the addition of a 20 percent contingency amount in case unknown issues arise.

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Guest Opinion Kyle Palmer, Silverton Mayor I attended Eugene Field School for kindergarten through third grade, and while I have fond memories, I’ve read enough, heard enough, and seen enough to be 100 percent convinced that the building has no useful value. In addition to all of the known problems, it is now also infested with widespread mold making even a brief occupancy not without risk. We promised the public a thorough process in determining what to do with the site. We began that process with the question of what citizens felt was a responsible approach to the building. While we didn’t receive much formal input, we all heard a recurring theme in the anecdotal conversations with citizens – “it’s time for the building to go, and why haven’t you done it yet?” As we move forward on the site, we envision a substantial conversation with the community about what should be built and how it should look. We’ve already heard some wonderful suggestions that include keeping some architectural reminder..., memorializing the school with a remake of the existing mural, incorporating a small park, finding some space to “spin off” into attractive commercial space, incorporating some space for public parking, etc. My own opinion is that we must keep that concrete hitching post that is on the south end of the Water street side of the property. We all have a voice and we all have the right to provide input. This project ... is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a key downtown property to be designed and built in a manner in which the community can take pride. That doesn’t mean it will be overpriced or overdeveloped. In terms of financing the construction, we have several alternatives... To date, none of us have expressed any interest in a public bond to pay for it. In the meantime, we own a rapidly deteriorating building that has already been subject to vandalism. If all goes well, we hope to have the building deconstructed, and the site available to use for temporary parking during the planning stages. Please take some time to consider what you’d like to see on this site and be prepared to help us make those decisions. The city has published a fact sheet on Eugene Field at http://www.silverton. or.us/423/Eugene-Field-Property.

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Housing Credit all with compassion On a crystal, clear Saturday morning in July, we set up our information table and signs on the bridge by the Saturday Market. We were there to promote housing for the homeless in Silverton. The market was buzzing with vendors setting up their displays of gorgeous fruits and vegetables, their handmade art and delicious looking pastries. And then, streaming in from all over town, people began to arrive with baskets in hand to take home their weekly finds. I was struck by the beauty of it all… how fortunate we are! We live in a lovely town, we’re free to walk wherever we want without fear, we’re free from the terrible sound of guns and bombs that plague so much of the world, and we live in the bounty of the Willamette Valley. While we were sitting at the table, with a big Compassionate Silverton sign behind us, a man stopped by and asked, “if the people who support this project and have blue and white signs in their yards are ‘Compassionate’ …does that mean that everyone else is NOT compassionate?” I was surprised by his question. I had to think for a moment. How do I read the “Compassionate Silverton” sign. When I read those blue and white signs all over town, what I see is that “compassionate” is an adjective. “Silverton IS compassionate” – ALL of Silverton. It’s just a compassionate town. And after working on this transitional housing project for several months, I can personally confirm… this town is full of caring, compassionate people. We may have different political views and lifestyles, but people here are compassionate. All that means is that we care. We care about our families, our friends and often even strangers. Human beings are emotionally hard-wired to care about others. We can’t help it… it’s in our DNA. Think about how you wince when someone trips and falls. Think how you cry in movies. Caring about others is automatic. And when you see a suffering homeless person and you want to look away? Welcome to the human race. That is not indifference. Sometimes caring is uncomfortable. So the division between people who care and those who don’t care simply doesn’t exist. What does exist in Silverton and the nation as a whole it seems is the fear

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Horses as healers By Nancy Jennings Chris Burnett wants you to find yourself in the heart of a horse. Her one-day event – “Day of the Wise Woman/ Wisdom of the Horse” takes place on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Oregon Garden Resort. Lunch will be provided. Inside of the J. Frank Schmidt Jr. Pavilion, participants will have a chance to learn from a panel of presenters/coaches ways they can tap into their internal “wise woman” by understanding their own intuitive power, experience the healing power of Chinese Medicine drumming, experience Equus Coaching® with horses onsite and hear an inspirational keynote message from leadership coach Lou Radja. With 40 years of experience in the equine world, Burnett, 64, is excited to share her knowledge with others. “Interacting with a trained coach and a horse in a one-on-one setting can be a powerful and enlightening experience for a coaching client,” the Molalla resident said. This event was born out of Burnett’s desire to add her voice to the current women’s empowerment movement going on in this country. “I was thinking of how I could do that and incorporate the healing power of horses in a way that made sense,” she said. She added that this event is also open to men. “We are all a combination of masculine and feminine energy.” “I put together a steering committee of

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friends and colleagues. We created an agenda that includes speakers who are all coaches, leaders and healers that I have known that utilize intuition and the ways of nature to bring us back to our center. It’s easy to lose ourselves in our fast-paced, digitized world. Horses bring us back to our center, our true selves in a safe non-judgmental way. The afternoon is all about the horses and includes a demonstration of Equus Coaching® and work at ‘Liberty’ (think of one-onone dancing with a horse set to music) done by Linda Wagner of Wild Horse Mountain Farms in Sherwood.” On a personal note, Burnett and her husband, Mark, moved to Molalla from Illinois in 2013. They own the Markum Inn restaurant near Scotts Mills. The couple have no children, but they dote on their furry companions. “All of my children have four legs,” she grinned. Her horses “Whiskey,” “Diego” and “Blue” share a large stable with frequent visits from dogs, “Tyson” and “Bonita.” She grew up in Illinois and has always loved horses. “I think they were my first conscious thought,” she said, adding that receiving an unexpected gift when she was 12 solidified her passion for all things horses. “A grey Irish Hunter named ‘Danny’ was given to me from an art teacher whose family no longer rode. She wanted him to have a purpose.” Her parents approved. One caveat was that the horse had to remain at his home farm nearby, and she visited often, drawn to

Equus coach Chris Burnett with “Blue.”

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him like a magnet. Her field of study upon entering college was set. She earned her B.S. degree in Equestrian Studies from William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri. She received her training and certification as an Equus Coach from California-based Koelle Institute for Equus Coaching®. The requirements consisted of a combination of online classes and trips to Arizona for intensive hands-on training with Institute instructors “for four or five days at a time.” In addition, she needed to complete online courses and coaching

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sessions with clients for a specific number of hours within a set deadline. Burnett said this specialized type of coaching is a relatively new practice, being introduced in 2010. To understand the therapeutic benefits, one must look at the nature of the horse itself – and it becomes apparent how the majestic animal can become a “healer.” “As prey animals, they are very aware of everything for their own safety. They have an extraordinary sense of smell, hearing and the energy around them – including our heart-rate and respiration.

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Religion’s role Author explores women’s history They are also masters of reading our body language, including our facial expressions and posture. They are constantly evaluating their environment for threats. But if there is none, they just go back to grazing. If something is not as it appears that causes them concern, it could be a predator in hiding. That’s why they are so good at identifying when we are not being authentic. They’re a perfect mirror to what’s going on in our internal dialogue, what stories we tell ourselves that are either not true or just no longer serve us and why they are such a valuable source of feedback when we’re coaching someone,” she explained. Other presenters at Day of the Wise Woman/ Wisdom of the Horse include: health advocate, author, and Silverton resident Amy Gigena; Amy Venezia, intuitive coach; CT Holman, Chinese Medicine practitioner; and Lou Radja, a nationally recognized inspirational speaker – who will present the closing keynote “Live, Love and Lead by Design.” In addition to Burnett herself, other participating Equus Coaches will be Linda Riedman; and Willow Vetch, Master Facilitator Equus Coach, from Australia. There will also be vendors with artisan products including art, jewelry, leather goods and more. Register online at heartofthehorsecoach. com by clicking on “events.” You can register online or by mail. All participants are eligible for a prize drawing at the end of the event, but you must be present to win.

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By Melissa Wagoner

Karen Garst Book Signing

Karen Garst didn’t intend to become a writer. A woman with a diverse academic background – including a Doctorate in Philosophy, a Master’s Degree in French Literature and time spent as a Fulbright Scholar – Garst’s writing career didn’t begin until her retirement. “I was having lunch with my friend Kate, who is an author, and she was encouraging me to write a book,” Garst remembered. “I told her the only thing I could get passionate about was atheism. And thus my new career began.” Garst – who moved to Silverton, her “forever home,” in 2016 – hasn’t always considered herself an atheist. Born in Bismarck, North Dakota, Garst grew up in a religious family, was married in the church, baptized her son and attended Concordia College. “It was a Lutheran college but it was liberal,” she described. “To me religion was always about community.” Garst’s separation from these deep religious roots came about in the 1990s when she began studying the Bible along with over 150 other texts about religion.

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7 - 9 p.m. Creekside Grill, 242 S. Water St., Silverton Karen Garst’s books can be found at Books-N-Time, 210 N. Water St., Silverton and her blog is at faithlessfeminist.com “I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback,” she said. “I felt pretty good about that.”

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who have chosen a life without organized religion. She wrote it in response to her growing unease with the role religion plays in society – especially government – and also the part it has played in the lives of women both past and present. In her studies she found very little written on the subject and most of what she did find was – to her dismay – written from the male perspective.

“For me, the Bible became a book written by men that reinforced a patriarchal view of society,” she said. “I began to identify as an atheist.”

“How do you study the history of women and not study religion?” she asked. “To me, religion is still playing a role in women’s lives today. What bothers me is the interference in politics – that intersection bothers me. I’ve lived in Europe – it’s really different.”

Garst’s first book, Women Beyond Belief: Discovering a Life Without Religion, was an exploration of the lives of 22 women

Women Beyond Belief landed Garst interviews on 50 podcasts and at several national conventions.

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Garst’s second – and final – book, Women v. Religion: The Case Against Faith – and For Freedom,” which was released in 2018, is a less personal and more historical look at the role of religion in the lives of women from different backgrounds. “All cultures are influenced by other cultures – all religions are influenced by other religions,” Garst described. “I met with a lot of women and decided I had to write a second book. This is more designed around issues.” Both books were written not to persuade women to leave religion, but rather to provide support and historical perspective for women who are interested in enacting change, both in their own lives and in the community around them. “I don’t care what anybody thinks personally,” she clarified. “Where I care about it is where it enters the public sphere. I wanted a book that women who were on the fence could say, ‘She did it. I could do it.’ Models are really important.”

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datebook Frequent Addresses Mount Angel Public Library, 290 Charles St., 503-845-6401 Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St., 503-873-7633 Silverton Community Center, 421 S Water St. Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield, 503-873-3093. Age 50 and older.

Weekly Events Monday Craft Store, Mt. Angel Community &

Senior Center, 195 E Charles St. Open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturdays. 503-845-6998

Stay Fit Exercise, 9:30 a.m., Silverton

Senior Center. $3 members, $4 nonmembers. Repeats Wednesdays, Fridays.

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

Public Library. Stories, singing. Toddlers with caregivers. Free.

Indoor Playtime, 11:00 a.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Toddlers with caregivers.

Dynamic Aging Exercise, 10:30 a.m.,

Silverton Senior Center. $7 members, $8 non-members.

Writing from the Heart, 1 - 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Free. Begins Sept. 12.

Open Art Studio, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior

Center. Bring art project to work on. Free.

Silverchips Woodcarving Sessions 1 – 4 p.m., Silverton Arts Association, 303 Coolidge St. $2. All skill levels. 503-873-2480

Chair Yoga, 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. $8 members, $10 non-members.

Silvertones Community Singers, 10 a.m.,

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United Methodist Church, 203 Main St., Silverton. Males with bass voice needed. Open to all. Performances on Friday. Dues $50 annually. Tomi, 503-873-2033

3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Use shaving cream, food coloring to make designs. Age 6 - 12. Free. 503-845-6401

Appy Hour, 11 a.m., Mount Angel Public

4:30 p.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Build original creations from Legos. All ages. Free. 503-845-6401

Library. Technical assistance for devices, apps. Call 503-845-6401 for 1-on-1 appointment. Free. Starts Aug. 10.

Duplo Day, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Silver

Lego Lab

The Compassionate Friends

Center. Free.

6:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. The Compassionate Friends provides comfort, hope, support to parents who lost a child. Carol Williams, 503-873-6944

Painting with Acrylics, 1 p.m., Silverton

Scotts Mills Neighborhood Watch

Falls Library. Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver.

Table Games, 12:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Senior Center. $10 members, $12 nonmembers.

Saturday

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

Yoga, 9:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center.

Free Dinner, 5 - 7 p.m., First Christian

Silverton Farmers Market, 9 a.m. –

American Legion Post #89

Senior Meal Site, 11:30 a.m., Mt. Angel

AA Meetings, 8 p.m., Scotts Mills Community

Serenity Al-Anon Meeting, 10 a.m.,

Silverton Garden Club

Thursday

Family Game Day, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Silver

$8 members, $10 non-members. Repeats Wednesdays, Fridays.

Church, 402 N First St., Silverton. Free; donations accepted. 503-873-6620

Community & Senior Center, 195 E Charles St. Order meals week ahead: 503845-9464. Repeats Thursdays. Meals-onWheels delivered Monday - Friday.

Center, 298 Fourth St. Repeats Saturdays. David, 503-383-8327

Recovery at Noon, Noon – 1 p.m.,

201 E Main St., Silverton. 503-510-3525.

Silverton Coffee Club, Third and High. Every day. 503-873-1320

Ukulele Song Circle, 3:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Free.

Monday Meal, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Oak Street

Church, 502 Oak St., Silverton. All welcome. Free; donations accepted. John, 503-873-5446

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

$4 members, $6 non-members. Repeats Thursdays.

Clubb Massage, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center.

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

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

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

Crafty Kids, 3 - 9 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Supplies provided. Free.

Yoga with Robin, 5 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. $5 members, $6 non-members.

Kiwanis Club, 7 a.m., Main St. Bistro,

Mt. Angel Wochenmarkt, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.,

East Charles Street. German farmer’s market, local musicians. 503-951-9361

Wochenmarkt Storytime, 11:15 a.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Free.

Family History Class, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Members free, non-members $2. Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 6 p.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 W Main St. Dave, 503-501-9824

Lutheran Church, 500 N Second St., Silverton. Free. 503-873-2635

Vintage Board Games, 5 p.m., Silverton

Senior Center. Free for members and guest. Bring snack to share. 503-873-6728

Sunday Silverton Spiritual Life Community,

10:30 a.m., Silverton Grange, 201 Division St. New thought services.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 – 8 p.m., St.

Edward’s Episcopal Church, 211 W Center St., Silverton. Support for those with eating problems. All welcome. 503-551-3671

Friday Silverton Toastmasters, 7:30 a.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1159 Oak St., Silverton. Ann, 503-873-4198

Silverton Women Connect, 8:45am., Main

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Saturday Lunch, Noon - 1:30 p.m., Trinity

1 - 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Barbecue, music, line dancing. $10 adults, $5 children. Benefits Silverton Senior Center. 503-873-3093

p.m., Borland Gallery, 303 Coolidge St., Silverton. Mindful meditation, shared dialog. All spiritual traditions. Free. Newcomers arrive 20 minutes early. 971-218-6641

Wednesday Silverton Inn & Suites, 310 N Water St. Free. 503-873-5615

Falls Library. All ages. Free; caregiver must attend with children 0 - 5.

Saturday, Sept. 1

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

Silverton Business Group, 8 a.m.,

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

Compassionate Presence Sangha, 7 – 8:30

Street Bistro, 201 E. Main St., Silverton. Networking group for personal, business growth with like-minded women. Val Lemings, 503-877-8381

Serenity Al-Anon Meeting, 5:30 p.m.,

1 p.m., Town Square Park, Main Street, Silverton. 503-873-5615

Stardust Village Club House, 1418 Pine St., Silverton All welcome. 503-871-3729

Western Hoedown

Monday, Sept. 3 Labor Day Tuesday, Sept. 4

7 p.m., 740 E College St., Mt. Angel. Monthly meeting. 503-845-6119 7 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Tulips with Barb Iverson from Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. Refreshments provided. Guests welcome. Stephanie, 916-803-0801

Wednesday, Sept. 5 Homeschool Day at The Garden 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Homeschool students age 5 - 12 enjoy day of outdoor learning. $9 adults, $4 students. Pre-registration not required. Rikki Heath, 503-799-4792

Community Fountain Dedication 5:30 p.m., Coolidge McClaine Park, 300 Coolidge St., Silverton. Dedication of Leo Rumely Community Mosaic Fountain. Open to public. Facebook.com/pg/cfmosaic

Actors/Improv Group 7 - 8:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Improvisational games. No experience required. Open to adults, high school students. Repeats Sept. 19. 503-873-8796

Thursday, Sept. 6 Throwback Thursday Movie 1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Gigi (PG). Hot popcorn. All ages. Free. 503-845-6401

Preparedness Class

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2:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Learn to build a “go bag” on a budget. Members free; non-members $2. 50 and older. 503-873-3093

1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Kathy from Rite Aid on deals, coupons, wellness tips. 50 and older. Free. 503-873-3093

Caregiver Connection 2 - 3:30 p.m., Legacy Silverton Health, 342 Fairview St. For family caregivers and/or unpaid family caregivers. Free. Suzy, 503-304-3429

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7 - 8:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Informal writer’s group Share, critique writing projects. Repeats Sept. 20. 503-873-8796

Scotts Mills City Council 7 p.m., Scotts Mills City Hall, 265 Fourth St. Open to public. 503-873-5435

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7 p.m., Legacy Silverton Health, 342 Fairview St. Open to all interested in service. Repeats Sept. 20. 503-873-7119

7 p.m., Silverton Community Center. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-873-5303

Friday, Sept. 7

7 p.m., Silverton Community Center. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-873-5321

Lunch & Learn 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Today: Guest speaker from NW Senior & Disability Services. Sept. 14: Fall Prevention. Sept. 21: Advanced Planning. Sept. 28: Dementia. Lunch 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Order in advance; 503-873-6906. Suggested donation $3.

Fruits & Flowers 2 - 4:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Artists reception celebrating fruits and flowers. Free. 503-873-3093

Middle School Movie 3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. The Worst Years of My Life (PG). Hot popcorn. All ages. Free. 503-845-6401

Concert on the Green 6 - 7:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Towers, One Towers Lane. Barbara Cecil performs. Prizes, drinks. Free. 503-845-7211

First Friday in Silverton 7 – 9 p.m. Explore the historic downtown, have dinner, shop, browse galleries, boutiques. 503-873-5615

First Friday at Lunaria 7 - 9 p.m., Lunaria Gallery, 113 N Water St., Silverton. Meet Alex Cheney, Josh W Kinsey, artists for Fabrication exhibit of handmade artifacts. In loft, Makayla Merritt presents Crazy Circles, collection of paintings, functional ceramics. Free. Open to public. Alex, 503-508-7488

First Friday Music 7 p.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 W Main St. Portland Lyric Strings perform music by Dvorak, Telemann; and joined by Silverton pianist Christopher Wick. Free admission; donations accepted.

Saturday, Sept. 8 AARP Driver Safety Class 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Pre-registration required. 503-873-3093

Steers & Beers 6 p.m., Silverton Town Square Park. Dinner prepared by local chefs, sourced from local farms. Live music. Local beer, cider, wine. $75. silvertonfood.coop

Monday, Sept. 10 Mt. Angel School District 6:30 p.m., District Office, 730 E Marquam St., Mt. Angel. Open to public. 503-845-2345

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Silverton City Council Mt. Angel City Council 7 p.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-845-9291

Tuesday, Sept. 11 Ancestry Detectives 10 a.m., Silver Falls Library. What’s new in genealogy, share individual progress. Open to public. Free. ancestrydetectives.org

Quilting Time 1 - 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Bring a quilt project to work on. Free. 50 and older. 503-873-3093

Perler Bead Tops 3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Use perler beads to create colorful spinning top. Age 6 - 12. Free. 503-845-6401

Silverton Planning Commission 7 p.m., Silverton Community Center. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-874-2207

Wednesday, Sept. 12 Gardening Seminar 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Gardening with Dale Small. Free. 50 and older. 503-873-3093

Thursday, Sept. 13 Mount Angel Oktoberfest Opens 11 a.m. Food, crafts, music, dancing, car shows, free children’s area. Repeats thru Sept. 17. Oktoberfest.org

The World of Endives Noon, Silverton Seventh-day Adventist, 1159 Oak Anja, Wim Vissors share growing process of Belgian Endives with recipes, samples. Speaker is Cathy Rasley. Light luncheon, $6.50. Reservations due Aug. 8. Presented by Mt. Angel-Silverton Women’s Connection, Stonecroft Ministries. Cathy, 503-999-2291

Singles Dine Out Club 6 p.m., Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant, 321 Westfield St., Silverton. Order off menu. 503-873-3093

Silverton Zenith Women’s Club 6:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Discuss ways to fund, implement projects benefiting Silverton Community. Barbara, 801-414-3877

Silverton Mural Society 7 p.m., Silverton Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 1307 S Water St. Open to public. Dues $15/ year. Norm, 503-874-8101

Friday, Sept. 14

Tuesday, Sept. 18

Oktoberfest Armed Forces Day

Scavenger Hunt

Opens 11 a.m. Food, crafts, music, dancing, free children’s area. Street dance 8 p.m. Bandstand. Polka, schottische. Chicken dance. All ages. Oktoberfest.org

Mt. Angel Public Library. Hunt for Lord of the Rings characters in library for a candy prize. Runs through Sept. 22. Free. 503-845-6401

Alzheimer’s Support Group 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. For spouses, family members. 50 and older. 503-873-3093

Saturday, Sept. 15

Prayer of the Heart

Oktoberfest Golf Tournament

3:30 p.m., Queen of Angels Monastery, 840 S Main St., Mt. Angel. Contemplative prayer group. Free. 503-991-9299

8 a.m., Evergreen Golf Course, 11694 NE West Church Road, Mt. Angel. 18-hole, shotgun start. $240 per foursome; includes buffet lunch, prizes. Oktoberfest.org

Salt Art 3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Funnel colorful salt into layers. Age 6 - 12. Free. 503-845-6401

Oktoberfest Road Race 9 a.m., Humpert Park, 400 Alder St., Mt. Angel. 5K run/ RN KINGHO walk, 10K run, half marathon. JIM 5K/10K $32 by Sept. 12; $35 day-of. Half marathon $75 by Sept. 12; $80 day-of. Register at oktoberfestroadrace.com

Cruz ‘n Car Show 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Mary School, 590 E College St., Mt. Angel. View around 100 cars each day in separate show. Music courtesy of Donald RV & Storage. Register at oktoberfest.org, or 8 a.m. today or Sept. 16. $15 to register; free to view.

Military Vehicle Display 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Legion Hall, 740 College St., Mt. Angel. Tanks, halftracks, humvees from World War II thru Vietnam era. Also Sept. 16. Free. oktoberfest.org

September Book Talk 9:30 a.m. - noon, Queen of Angels Monastery, 840 S Main St., Mt. Angel. Romola by George Eliot. Free. Sr. Beyer, 503-991-9929

Silver Falls Library Book Club 7 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St., Silverton. This month’s selection is Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Visitors welcome. 503-897-8796

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

Wednesday, Sept. 19 Chickadees Storytime 12:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Stories, song, playgroup. Age 3 - 5. Free. Repeats Sept. 26. 503-873-7633

STEAM LaB 3:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Build, create, craft. Supplies provided. Free. Repeats Sept. 26. 503-873-7633

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6 - 8 p.m., Seven Brides Brewing, 990 N First, Silverton. Meet other knitters, crocheters for an evening of pints and some purls. Hosted by KIS Designs. Everyone welcome. Contact Kisdesigns on Facebook for information.

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Oktoberfest Volkswalk 10 a.m., Mount Angel. Non-competitive walking event following map, signage. Register at south side of Biergarten. All ages. Free. Festival closes 9 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 17 Acupressure Class 11 a.m., Silverton Senior Center. Learn self care, acupressure. $10 members, $12 non-members. 50 and older. 503-873-3093

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Flu Shot Clinic 9 a.m. - noon, Silverton Senior Center. Provided by Pillbox. Bring insurance information. 50 and older. 503-873-3093

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Great American Read 1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Adult book group to discuss titles on PBS list. Free. 503-845-6401

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3 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Transform colorful clay into a boat; see how much weight it can hold. Age 6 - 12. Free. 503-845-6401

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1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Healing Heart support group with Bristol Hospice. Free. 50 and older. 503-873-3093

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Bilbo & Frodo’s Birthday Party 1 - 3 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Celebration fit for Middle Earth. Food, games, crafts. Free. All ages. 503-845-6401

Silverton Elks Toga Party 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m., Silverton Elks, 300 High St. Celebrate Animal House’s 40th anniversary with entertainment, costume contest, food. $10 in advance, $15 at door. 21 and older. 503-873-4567

Monday, Sept. 24 Banned Books Week Mt. Angel Public Library. Guess the titles of banned books from their pages for a chance to win literary socks. Runs through Sept. 29. Free. 503-845-6401

Healthcare Q&A 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center. Healthcare Q&A with United Healthcare. Free. 50 and older. 503-873-3093

Vigil for Peace 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Towne Square Park, Silverton. Silverton People for Peace gather holding signs pleading for peace, end of wars. Open to all. 503-580-8893

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Crafty Thursday 3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Bring craft project to work on with other crafters. Free. Teens, adults. 503-845-6401

Friday, Sept. 28 Paper Bead Making 3:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Make beads out of old magazines, string into jewelry. Teens. Free. 503-845-6401

Saturday, Sept. 29 Wellness Weekend Silverton Senior Center. Wellness Weekend with Tsipora’s Wings. $10 members, $12 non-members. $25 for all weekend. Register, pay at center. 503-873-3093, tsiporawings.com

Silverton Food Co-op 5 p.m., GeerCrest Farm, 12390 NE Sunnyview Road, Salem. Silverton Food Co-op annual owner meeting, potluck. Vote for board directors, bylaw changes. 775-772-4781, silvertonfood.coop

Sunday, Sept. 30 Scotts Mills Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon, Scotts Mills Community Center, 298 Fourth St. $6 per person. 503-874-9575

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Jean Anne Hadley Jean Anne Hadley of Silverton left this world for her heavenly home on Aug. 1 when her loving heart unexpectedly stopped beating.

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She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Dennis Hadley, her children Troy (Kathy) Hadley of Rickreall, Gary Hadley of Silverton, and Becky (Tim) Schuette of Baker City, grandchildren Grant and Cody Hadley and Riley and Ainsley Schuette; brothers Jerry (Gladys) O’Neil and Jack (Lorraine) O’Neil and sister-in-law Sandra (George) Hadley-White and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean’s family from far and near were always welcome in her home. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earlyn and Adelyn O’Neil. Jean was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1947. She lived and attended schools there graduating from University of Toledo. One of the joys of Jean’s life was her college sorority Zeta Tau Alpha. While working for Zeta, Jean came to visit the University of Oregon and Oregon State University for Zeta activities. She liked Oregon and came back to OSU for her Master’s in Education. She met Dennis there, found out that Sandra (one of the U of O Zetas) was his sister and the bond was established. Jean often said that Zeta brought them together. Jean participated in sorority activities whenever she could and

Jean and Dennis married on Aug. 4, 1973 in Silverton. They made their home on the Hadley farm in the Silverton Hills. Raising her three children on their grass seed, pig, and beef farm brought her great joy and pride. While the Silverton Hills were a long ways from her family in Ohio, Silverton quickly became her home and people loved her smile and willingness to help. Jean will be remembered for her unflagging support of Silver Crest School, Business and Professional Women, Silverton Hospital Auxiliary, First Christian Church, Silverton Senior Center, Chemeketa Community College Adult Education, Wednesday Night Community Dinners, and singing in the Silvertones. She always had a song in her heart and loved to sing. She also loved making people feel welcome and believed in either having something positive to say or not saying anything. Those who knew her will remember a sweet, loving woman who would do anything she could for you. She will be missed. A memorial service for Jean took place on Aug. 9 at Silverton First Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Silverton First Christian Church College Scholarship Fund.

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By Melissa Wagoner Jason Franz took up skateboarding when he was only four years old in an attempt to make friends with the older kids on his block. Now – 39 years later – the 43-year-old still skateboards several times a week, sharing his love for the sport with those in the community of Silverton through his store – Fall Line Sports – and through the Silverton Skatepark, which he helped bring to fruition in 2013. “It’s freedom of creativity,” he said of the hobby. “If you watch these kids ride and what they do – it can be as easy or as complicated as you want it to be.” Dakota Bacerra, 15, – a regular at the skatepark – agrees and added, “Skating’s like the thing where it doesn’t matter who you are – it doesn’t matter your background. If you shred and you’re having a good time it doesn’t matter.” For Franz – who is also involved in a number of other sports including biking and surfing – one of the biggest benefits of skateboarding is the minimalistic lifestyle. “You don’t need a team,” he explained. “You don’t even need a park. I can come out here and do this any day. There’s a freedom in skateboarding.” Relatively low cost, the only really necessary purchase

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“It’s the least expensive hobby,” skater Adam Phillips, 26, said, “less expensive than biking.”

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“I think skating definitely gives you a path in life,” Scott said. “It helps a lot of people out of trouble.”

passed that on to his son. “It’s the variety of the lifestyle,” Scott explained. “It’s part of my every day thing. It’s a big part of our family. You form really amazing friendships. All my friends are skaters.”

A trip to the park is also a great way to appreciate the local talent – some of which Franz sponsors as a means of advertisement on social media. “I’d rather have a voice at the park that’s a good kid,” Franz said. “Nobody can skate for me unless their grades are passing.”

Skateboarding isn’t all tricks and Lincoln Echo-Hawk, 14, at Silverton Skate Park. flips however, it takes hard work and MELISSA WAGONER can take a toll on the body – bruises, chipped teeth and broken bones do “It’s kept the skaters and the bike guys on a good path,” occur – but Scott is quick to add that there are benefits added Grant Clum, 20. too and risky stunts are not required. For Grant, skateboarding is more than a hobby – it’s a “There’s different degrees of it,” he explained. “We know way to spend time with his dad. Grant’s father, Scott a lot of people who just skate to skate and don’t do any Clum, 54, lives a life that is heavily influenced by their love of the sport and the people who do it and he has tricks. It really keeps you motivated and in good physical

Grant agreed adding, “They need an outlet, otherwise they might be doing something mischievous. It’s kind of a way of self-expressing yourself. You have the freedom to be your own person – there’s not a lot of things you can do that with.” Franz encourages those in the community – whether interested in taking up the sport or just in learning more about it – to come by his store and ask questions, or better yet, take a trip out to the skatepark. “Go to the park and sit and hang out,” he suggested. Scott agreed adding, “I always felt like the community felt like it was just for the kids here – that’s not even close. This skatepark is a destination.”

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Cross country update

Trojans, Foxes both fielding strong squads

The Kennedy and Silverton cross country teams have, like many of us in Oregon, been battling smoke and unhealthy air… in addition to the usual challenge for the high-schoolers of getting in shape for the season. Oregon School Activities Association rules have resulted in some canceled outside workouts. Athletes can work inside with weights, “but the kids need to log miles, especially at the start of the season,” Kennedy coach Steve Ritchie told Our Town. ”Sometimes we try to escape the heat by going to Silver Falls, but it usually doesn’t work because of the smoke.” Silver Falls State Park will be the venue for the annual Silver Falls/Oktoberfest Invitational. The Trojans and Silverton co-host the meet, with Ritchie reporting that they will have 30-plus teams on hand for the Sept. 12 event. The Trojans return Alejandra Lopez, who was fifth at last year’s Class 3A-2A1A meet, two spots behind senior teammate Kaylin Cantu. Kennedy took fifth in the girls team race. Whitney Lopez, Alejandra’s sister, is running well, Ritchie said, after battling injuries last year. Also on hand is promising freshman Aleks Eyles. Luke Hall, who finished 24th at state last year, leads the Kennedy boys. Also in the mix are a pair of track and field athletes, sprinter Micah Parker and vaulter Gianni Velazquez, who are giving cross country a try, and freshman Korbin Wedding. The new districts that went into effect this fall are huge, with 30-plus teams for the girls 3A-2A-1A Special District 2 and more than 20 for the boys 2A-1A Special

District 2. The top four teams from the Oct. 25 district meets at Bush’s Pasture Park in Salem go on to the Nov. 3 state meet for all classes at Lane Community College in Eugene. Although he emphasized that it’s still early in the season Ritchie said he hopes his team is in the mix for boys and girls district titles. Silverton coach Erik Cross, meanwhile, is working with a roster of more than 95 athletes. “Although it is early and often athletes find that the sport isn’t for them, all indications are that this will be the largest cross country team in SHS history,” Cross told Our Town. Leading the way for the Foxes boys is senior Haile Stutzman, who set a school track and field record in the 3,000 last year. “His training has been consistent and solid over the summer,” Cross said. “He will lead the team and compete once again with the best runners in the state.” Also in the mix for the top seven for the boys are sophomores Trevor Ortega and Charles Petrik, senior David Reeves, junior Jadon Mansur and a sophomore transfer from Nebraska, Miles Decker. Cross also is high on freshmen Carter Gauvin, Zach Kuenzi and Colin Allen. Three veteran seniors are pacing the

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Silverton girls, Eleasha Zitzelberger, Jori Paradis and Addie Schmitz. Lending support and depth will be juniors Cherise White and Justice McBride, sophomores Kaity McElfresh and Anne Hurley and ninth-graders Sophia McElroy and Kayden Eberle. Cross pegs Dallas and Crescent Valley as the teams to beat on the boys side in the nine-team Mid-Willamette Conference, which has lost Woodburn while adding North Salem and West Albany. “We have a large group whose times could be very closer to one another,” Cross said. “That could be a tremendous advantage at our conference championship meet” Oct. 24 at Waterloo Park in Lebanon. Crescent Valley’s girls squad might be the best in the state as well as the district, Cross said. But with four teams advancing to state “there should be a great battle for the second, third and fourth spots.”

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A joyful noise

Listening for the sounds of life

I like noise. I should clarify that statement. I like most noise.

But then I would hear something else. The old-timers would talk about how you could hear the corn growing. On a hot, humid day in late summer, the corn stalks would burst upward, crackling as they grew an inch or two a day. I would stand there, surrounded by an inestimable number of acres of corn sprawling in all directions, all of it racing skyward in anticipation of the fall harvest. To me, it was the sound of a miracle, of life shifted into fast-forward.

As a guy who has lived and worked in big and small cities – and places where there are no cities at all – the sounds of people are, to me at least, comforting. Silence is something that I usually avoid, unless I’m writing, when I need to concentrate. Otherwise, I like noise. As a parent, silence was always worrisome to me. When the kids were little, the quieter it was in the house, the more I worried. Was someone hurt? Were the kids getting into something they shouldn’t? For a parent, silence is the equivalent of a police siren. I like the sounds of people, cars and all things emblematic of civilization. I find being around people comforting. Sometimes, however, silence can be comforting as well. A while ago, my wife and I took a hike in the Cascades. It was only a few miles and took us to the top of Triangulation Peak. As we were heading up the hillside, I noticed something. It was quiet. I don’t mean “city” quiet, when the sound of traffic briefly subsides. I mean quiet-quiet. No sounds. Nothing. “Listen,” I said to my wife. “Can you hear it? The silence.”

No cars, no kids, no airplanes. Just my wife and I standing silent, surrounded by Mother Nature. Life also has its unusual sounds. When we lived on a small farm in Minnesota, I was training to run a marathon. Don’t ask me why. I just decided that I needed to do it. Farm country in that part of state is divided by roads into square miles of corn and soybeans. I would plot my routes based on how many miles east, then north, then west, then south I would run. Once in a while I would stop and walk. And listen. I could hear the rustling of leaves on the cottonwood trees that lined the creeks, and a red-wing blackbird would perch on an electrical wire, announcing its presence.

A few weeks ago I found myself in Philadelphia. Like any city, it is noisy and busy. People working and playing, living and dying. I found myself spending time in a hospital, where my brother was recovering from a heart attack. I could hear the ventilator, the beeping of the monitors and other electronic doodads that told the doctors and nurses that things were OK. In room after room, other men and women confirmed the spark of life with a cacophony of beeps. As I sat there, I was comforted by that impromptu symphony of life. It was a joyful noise. Carl Sampson is a freelance writer and editor. He lives in Stayton.

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#T2491 COUNTRY LIVING IN TOWN $680,000 This 4BR, 2BA, single level home is 2150sqft. Built in 1990 on .83 acres. Only two minutes from downtown Silverton, this property has potential for two additional lots. The zoning is SFR and is on city water and sewer. Fruit trees & large garden area. Private well for irrigation. Covered RV & boat storage. Room for all your toys. Mater suite with a large sauna. 1 year old heating & cooling equipment. Call Michael at ext. 314. (WVMLS# 735719)

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