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206 N James St. –
Active Under Contract.
Built in 1926. 838 SQFT
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641 Parker Lp –
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Brand New Construction.
1509 SQFT. (WVMLS 831336)
645 Parker Lp, – $459,900
Active. Brand New Construction.
1152 SQFT. (WVMLS 833880)
1503 N. 2nd Street – $539,000
Brand New Construction. Up to $15,000 in Seller Contributions with acceptable offer. (WVMLS 826783)
195 Iowa St – $569,900
Brand New Construction. Up to $15,000 in Seller Contributions with acceptable offer. (WVMLS 826912)
212 N James St. –
Active Under Contract.
Lot Size - 0.330 Acre WVMLS# 833048
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In a submission for The Forum in the Oct. 1 Our Town ORS 341.335(3) was cited to support the Silver Falls School District’s board decision to appoint a replacement to fill a vacancy rather than hold a special election. That ordinance refers to community college, rather than K-12, board actions. Our Town regrets any confusion this citation may have caused.
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of Christine Withers’ art class at the Grandview Lodge in Mount Angel displaying her art. CHRISTINE WITHERS
Higher degree of training Silverton captain tackles FBI’s
By James Day
It’s hard as heck to get into and they work you like a dog. But those in law enforcement swear by its effectiveness and value.
Silverton Police Capt. Mark Gaither just returned from the FBI’s National Academy, a prestigious 10-week training course for law enforcement professionals that also includes international participants. The work qualifies as course credit for officers pursuing advanced degrees.
How hard is it to get in?
Silverton Chief Todd Engstrom told Our Town that just one percent of those who apply are admitted and that Oregon receives only 12 slots per year. Capt. Gaither was still in the queue when a Portland-based FBI official had to decline his position and Gaither got in.
During his ten weeks at the academy at the Marine Corps facility in Quantico, Virginia, Gaither, 57, took courses in conflict resolution for executive leaders, leading at-risk employees, officer wellness, media relations, case laws, and
civil rights and physical training.
The first five classes were electives, but the physical training is mandatory and comprehensive, with Gaither embarking on a training regimen before heading to Virginia.
“It went extremely well,” he told Our Town. “This training was regimented towards building resiliency, not just cardio and strength training. It incorporated stretching, flexibility, range of motion and quick cardio recovery.”
Making the deepest impression with Gaither was the course work he did in officer wellness, which he says has become a key focus for the Silverton department, particularly for new officers.
Gaither recalled from his own experience in the Portland Police Bureau that training has been lacking in keeping officers in good mental health. It’s a high-stress environment and officers see dead bodies and often go through a bruising series of calls.
“It made me think of ‘what can I do’ to train the new officers so they don’t have to go through what I did,” Gaither said.
“Sometimes officers don’t like to talk about their work and going through tough times,” he said. “They see it as a sign of weakness.”
The department headquarters at the new City Hall includes a gym and the new contract with the officers union allows officers time to work out.
“It’s still a work in progress,” Gaither said of the Silverton program. “But we’re getting better and better. There were a lot of conversations at the academy about officers and their mental health.”
While in the D.C. and Virginia area for the academy work Gaither also took advantage of the historical sites in
The Gaither File
Who: Mark Gaither
What: Captain, Silverton Police Department Age: 57
Hometown: Milwaukie, Oregon
Residence: Silverton
Education: Community college
Career stops: U.S. Army, United Parcel Service and law enforcement in Oregon City, Sherwood, Portland and Silverton
Hobbies: Motorcycle riding
the region, visiting the White House, the Liberty Bell, Arlington National Cemetery and the Marine Corps National Museum, which he called “spectacular.”
Silverton Police Captain Mark Gaither is shown at City Hall. JAMES DAY
Mount Angel debating police pay amid rising wages
By Stephen Floyd
The Mt. Angel City Council is debating whether or not to approve a pay increase for police department employees, with Mayor Joe Pfau pushing for wages on par with neighboring communities.
During the council’s regular meeting Oct. 6, officials were split over a 9 percent raise in a proposed contract with the Mt. Angel Police Association. Pfau went further and proposed a 13 percent raise to stay competitive with cities like Silverton.
The raise would be part of a series of wage increases during fiscal years 2025 to 2028. The proposed increase this year would be followed by 5 percent increases during the next two years. There were also other changes related to bilingual pay, longevity pay, and compensation for training programs.
The contract for 2022 to 2025 provided a yearly raise of between 3.5 and 5.5 percent depending on cost of living adjustments. Prior to Pfau’s proposed 13 percent, City Manager/Police Chief Mark Daniel said the 9 percent pay increase would help the city compete for qualified candidates as agencies statewide struggle with high turnover.
“We are competing in a very, very tight market,” said Daniel. He said, between 40 weeks of training at the state academy and additional ridealong time training with local officers, the city often gets relatively little patrol time out of a new hire before they leave.
Daniel said the Mt. Angel Police Department has been fully staffed for only three months out of the last three years. He said they currently have two vacancies out of seven officer positions, and that it is not uncommon for the applicants they receive to fail the testing process.
Council members were split with two in favor, two opposed and two absent.
Councilor Matt Donohue said he agrees with the need for increased wages. Councilor David Hoffer said he was prepared to vote in favor of the contract as presented.
Councilor Ray Eder said Mount Angel “will probably never catch up” with the pay rates of larger cities, and even if the money was there “we’re not going to.” Councilor Jack Belleque said he was concerned other city departments may expect big raises, that inflation may cancel out any increases, and that constituents aren’t seeing similar bumps in their own pay.
“It’s just awful big numbers for me, with no end in sight,” said Belleque.
The council voted to table the matter for their Nov. 3 meeting, with Pfau voting against.
Daniel cautioned against delaying approval of the contract for too long as union negotiations have become unsteady. He said, while the association is bargaining in good faith, the proposal before the council that night was the result of mediation, and the next step would be arbitration.
Sheltering Silverton asks for funds
By James Day
Sheltering Silverton founder and executive director Sarah White appeared at the Oct. 1 Silverton City Council meeting to discuss her proposal to establish a family shelter in a house on church property. The house, whose location has not been made public, would be available for a homeless family for up to 30 days with the goal of finding permanent housing by the end of that period.
The proposal is a way to offset the loss of federal funding for a hotel-voucher program for families. White suggested that the city use $40,000 from its affordable housing fund to help pay for the project.
Sheltering Silverton would select the families, do background checks and provide case management. The facility would be a “high-barrier” shelter which forbids drugs and alcohol use. Applicants must have ties to the Silverton area, White said.
Councilors spoke largely in support of the project but no vote was taken because the issue was raised during a work session. A vote could take place at the Nov. 5 meeting.
In other council news: City Manager Cory Misley has two high-profile city posts to fill. Human Resources manager Tammy Shaver and Public Works director Travis Sperle have both left the City.
Main Street banner: Councilors discussed a plan to restore the events banner that used to fly downtown at the corner of Main Street and Water Street.
Conservation in action Land trust debuts second property
By James Day
The Willamette River Preservation Trust has a new property in its portfolio.
The trust, started in 2024 by long-time Willamette Valley environmental activist Travis Williams of Scotts Mills, has taken possession of a Clackamas County property, the second parcel it now controls.
After closing on the 270-acre Oak Meadows parcel between Stayton and Scio earlier this year, Williams’ group has reeled in a 72-acre plot that it calls “Mountain Prairie.”
Situated roughly northeast of Molalla, southwest of Estacada and southeast of Oregon City (yes, it’s definitely in the boonies), the property features a wide variety of plant life, including oaks and a recently planted ash forest, as well as stunning views of Mount Hood on a cloud-free day.
It also was essentially free. The property had been used as a wetlands mitigation bank in recent years and its transfer to the trust will require little or no change in its management. The wetlands mitigation bank system allows a developer to buy “credits” to offset damage to wetlands that are incurred by development.
buntings and noted that his wildlife cameras have spotted deer and elk, particularly at this end of the plot where there is more protective vegetation.
Even given the lateness of the season we spot blooming common madia, Douglas aster and nootka rose, as well as a flourishing Oregon grape.
Williams noted that he will have to keep a close eye on the ash trees because of the threat of the emerald ash borer. One factor in favor of the new trees is that the pest, which was not discovered in Oregon until 2024, generally strikes older and more mature trees.
Williams also showed off some samples of a Willamette Valley variant of the ponderosa pine which also had been planted for the site’s previous owner/managers.
“These were planted five or six years ago and they will really take off once they get going.”
Because the land was donated, Williams and the trust can continue to raise funds to buy other properties.
“For us this was a very good, and logical way to grow our new land trust,” Williams said. “The property is wonderful from an ecological standpoint, and it will work well for guided tours. Like Oak Meadows, it will provide opportunities for some hands-on work as well.”
Williams took Our Town on a tour of the Mountain Prairie property on Sept. 18. We focused largely on a stretch near Eaden Road that includes the ash plantings as well as a blizzard of other plant and animal life.
A rabbit scurried through the brush ahead of us. Using his binoculars Williams spotted nuthatches, tanagers and
“This is a really cool site,” Williams said as he tramped through some dry grass. “It will be great to bring people in for tours and walkabouts. A site like this will be protected in perpetuity as long as we meet the public trust standard.”
Williams said he hopes to “do a lot of tours out here in the spring and summer of 2026. People will see the value and the lasting contribution of a place like this. Imagine it, at least five full months of wildflowers. Seasonally some years things will be different. We’re going to learn a lot here.”
Williams said it is hard to establish a cash value for the property because it was serving as a mitigation bank, but he guessed it could easily have been in the mid to high six figures.
Williams said he still is working on bringing other properties into the trust and said “I’m happy about where we are at. We were starting something brand new and we’re working a part of the valley that hasn’t been worked by a land trust.”
About land trusts
A land trust or land conservancy is a communitybased, nonprofit organization that works to permanently conserve land. In some cases, land trusts acquire land outright. They also partner to conserve land that remains the property of willing landowners using a tool called a conservation easement. Land trusts also manage or restore land once it has been conserved and often provide recreational opportunities.
Key goals of trust
• Purchase or receive donated ecologically healthy lands for permanent protection.
• Purchase or receive donated land in need of habitat restoration where we can then take restoration action.
• Enable people to learn about these places via educational trips by land and water (walking tours, canoe and kayak trips, etc.).
• Create access to these places, when it makes sense, for low-impact recreation. This includes public opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and just enjoying the peace and quiet of nature.
How to get involved
To volunteer, participate on a tour, or contribute to the Willamette River Preservation Trust, go to wrtrust.org or send a check to Willamette River Preservation Trust, P.O. Box 117, Scotts Mills, OR 97375.
Travis Williams of the Willamette River Preservation Trust discusses the plant life in Mountain Prairie, a 72-acre parcel in Clackamas County that is now part of the trust. JAMES DAY
Sign outside the Mountain Prairie site owned by the Willamette River Preservation Trust. JAMES DAY
Open House Hop Event makes home buying fun
By Melissa Wagoner
After the Buyer Representation Agreement became state law on Jan. 1, 2025, essentially requiring a contract between a buyer and a real estate agent clarifying the agent’s compensation before the buyer could tour a house, traditional open houses – scheduled events where potential buyers and even interested community members can visit homes on the market – began to gain popularity.
“I [see] open houses as a way for buyers to explore freely,” Dina Schmidt, a loan officer with CMG Home Loans, said.
And so, in a bid to facilitate that experience for as many home buyers as possible, and to add a little more fun to the experience, she created a seasonal event she calls “The Open House Hop.”
“The Open House Hop is a communitywide day of open houses where buyers, neighbors, and anyone curious about homes can visit as many participating properties as they like,” Schmidt explained. “At the first home… buyers will pick up their Hop Card, and the Realtor host will initial it at each stop. Once completed, participants can turn in their card for a prize drawing… It’s designed to make home shopping fun and easy by letting buyers explore multiple homes in a single afternoon. At the same time, it brings people into our towns, supporting local shops, restaurants, and small businesses, and strengthens connections between Realtors, buyers, and the community.”
Holding the first one in July, Schmidt enlisted the help of Realtors with homes listed in Mount Angel and Silverton.
“[B]uyers loved the format,” she recalled. “Many commented that it made homeshopping feel more approachable and
How to participate in the Open House
Organized by Dina Schmidt at CMG Home Loans.
• Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m.
• Visit www.openhousehop.com for a list of participating addresses in the Silverton and Mount Angel areas.
• Pick up a Hop Card at the first home you visit.
• Tour as many homes as you like.
• Each visit earns you one entry in a prize drawing.
• Submit your card to the realtor at the final home you visit.
• Prizes are gift certificates to local businesses.
fun. We also had strong community engagement, with local businesses helping spread the word. It definitely accomplished what we hoped – bringing more energy to the market and connecting people face-to-face.”
And she’s at it again, this time on Saturday, Oct.18, with nine homes already listed on the Open House Hop website, www.openhousehop.com
“I hope it continues to connect people –buyers with homes, Realtors with clients, and neighbors with each other,” Schmidt said. “And I hope it shows that even in a shifting market, there are still exciting opportunities out there.”
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$1,200,000
4 acre Silverton estate. 4 bd, 3.5 ba. 3530 sq. ft. 3 commercial greenhouses, 24x36 shop. Security gate. Koi pond with waterfall. 4269 Victor Point Rd. NE, Silverton. MLS#829683
$298,000
$869,000
24.16 acres. 2 bd. 1 ba. 1228 sq ft. farmhouse. Shop/office. Livestock bldg. 7560 sq. ft. 2 commercial greenhouses. sm. pond. 38591 Gilkey Rd., Scio. MLS#827670
2 acre panoramic view home site. Approved for standard septic. Electrical vault installed. Good water well. Sellers may consider a contract. 7685 Dovich Ln. SE, Salem. MLS#827459 Under Contract SIX LOTS at $600,000 TOTAL Rosemary Way lots: 601, 605 & 611 MLS#810425; 615, 619 & 623 MLS#810404. Builder, Developer! Located in Monitor Road Estates. These lots will require wetland remediation. Buyer must have a development plan.
$255,000 Creek frontage on 3.99 acres. Bareland. Ideal for recreational use. Swimming hole. Campsite. Seller will carry a contract. Off of Crooked Finger Rd., Scotts Mills. MLS#822303
100 People Who Care Initiative
By Melissa Wagoner
Supporting nonprofits within the Silver Falls School District is about to get easier thanks to the launch of 100 People Who Care – Silver Falls Region by Laura Wanker and Helen Thomas.
“100 People Who Care organizations follow a simple yet powerful idea: people who are willing to give $100 each can create a significant impact when those contributions are pooled together,” Thomas explained. “By combining resources, residents can quickly and effectively strengthen programs in our community. Instead of writing smaller individual checks, together the group can make a meaningful difference. Laura and I see the idea of pooling donations as a way to meet urgent needs and support the nonprofits that make our community stronger.”
Here’s how it works:
• Interested parties sign up for a membership by emailing admin@100people-silverfalls.org
• Each membership consists of a maximum of two voters (not necessarily from the same household), who agree to jointly contribute $100 to chosen 501c3s three times a year.
• Members will have the ability to nominate a 501c3 of their choosing, so long as that organization is neither religious nor political and serves community members living within the boundaries of the Silver Falls School District.
• All nominations will be provided to the membership via email prior to every meeting.
• At the start of a meeting three of the nominated nonprofits will be drawn at
random from a hat, then the nominators, who are present, will give a five-minute presentation about the nonprofit and the ways that entity would utilize a $10,000 award, should it be given.
• The attending membership votes to award one nonprofit, and the chosen entity immediately receives a $100 tax-deductible contribution from each membership.
• The meeting concludes with the director of the nonprofit previously awarded giving a five-minute presentation updating the membership as to how that organization used the $10,000 previously received.
“[Y]ou’re in and out in under an hour,” Thomas said.
It’s an efficiency that appeals to her, not only because it values the membership’s time but also because it provides nonprofits – many of whom are reliant on slow-moving grants or government funding – an instant monetary influx.
“It fills an immediate need…” Thomas confirmed. Adding, “We have two main goals. First, the impact for the awarded
100 People Who Care –Silver Falls Region
Register by emailing admin@100people-silverfalls.org
Memberships consist of two people (not necessarily from the same household) who agree to contribute $100 three times a year to chosen organizations.
Members can both nominate a 501c3 (not religious or political) serving the community within the Silver Falls School District and vote at meetings.
Meetings will be Oct. 22, Feb. 25 and June 24 at the Silverton 50+ Center.
nonprofit is immediate, significant, and efficient. Second, our members will have the opportunity to hear about good works happening in our community. We hope this leads to increased volunteers and donations outside the 100 People effort.”
Laura Wanker and Helen Thomas, the initiators of 100 People Who Care. MELISSA WAGONER
Pumping up playground mobility Donation provides additional PE motivation for Robert Frost students
By Melissa Wagoner
On Sept. 24, thanks to a generous donation from the Les Schwab Tire Center in Silverton, Robert Frost Elementary School received two pieces of equipment that will make it possible for students of all abilities to participate more fully in physical education classes.
“We are tremendously grateful for this donation,” the school’s special skills teacher, Kyle Purdy, said in a press release created by Mobility for Kids –the nonprofit based in Klamath Falls, which makes the Pumper Cars the school received.
like a recreational activity, but for our students, practicing any type of mobility and finding new ways to stretch and use their muscles is vitally important for their development.”
And the Pumper Car – a device that looks like a toy but, in practice, is more of a rowing machine on wheels –offers students the ability to do just that.
“Specialized equipment is expensive and hard to find. So, donations like this are often the lifeblood of public-school special education classrooms. It may seem
“They’re so good because we have a hard time in a general PE environment,” Purdy said of the cars, which allow users to propel themselves across the playground by using either arm movement, leg movement or both. “These they can use alongside their peers, and they draw our peers to us.”
Pride • Integrity • Respect • Loyalty •
Since 1974, John's has aimed to embody five core values; pride, integrity, respect, loyalty, and the ability to thrive. This month we would like to highlight local Silverton High School Student Heidi Bielenberg Heidi is being recognized for exemplifying the value; to Thrive. embodies this value by taking the school year on with vigor and a pursuit to grow. She is pushing herself out of her comfort zone, asking for help when needed, and truly caring about how these moments will impact her future. She is growing into a wonderful leader, and an inspiration for those around her.
Robert Frost staff and Les Schwab representative with newly donated pumper cars. MELISSA WAGONER
MELISSA WAGONER
Arts & Entertainment
Sharing a passion Seniors display
By Melissa Wagoner
Christine Withers has a passion for teaching people to paint – particularly the seniors in her bi-weekly class at the Grandview Lodge in Mount Angel.
“It’s not for a job. It’s a God thing,” Withers said. “I charge them $10 and I supply everything. I bring paint, brushes, canvases, prizes and food. Most painting classes are in a bar and are expensive and [are] things that can be done quickly. I found that not everyone likes that kind of thing.”
Instead, Withers’ classes teach painting as a progression of mediums – first acrylic, then watercolor and finally oil – with the subject matter presented as more of a suggestion that will impart a technique than a mandate that will ensure everyone leaves with the same finished product.
“There’s a reason behind it,” Withers confirmed. “But I want them to paint something they want to hang on their walls.”
With numerous painting projects
completed thus far, including a snow scene, various flowers and even a portrait of a highland cow, Withers’ students have amassed quite a collection of art, much of it worthy of public display.
“I am so proud of this group…” Withers said, describing an event she has since
their talent at Grandview Lodge
created in honor of that pride – a gallery show at the lodge on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. “I want everyone to see how wonderful they are doing… A lot of them have never painted before. So, this art show is to show the community that everyone has special talents.”
Senior Art Show
Grandview Lodge, 1050 Linden St., Mount Angel
Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. Free to all. Refreshments provided.
And that no one is too old to benefit from learning a new skill.
“It’s therapeutic,” Marcia Dungan, one of Withers’ students, said. “I look at things differently now. I look at a tree and I see how the light hits it.”
And even when the painting doesn’t turn out precisely the way she had planned, she still enjoys the time she spends with her neighbors.
“And, if you don’t like it, you just paint over it,” she laughed.
The point is to try it.
“The first one is nerve-racking,” Withers pointed out. “And they say, ‘I can’t do this.’ But I say, ‘Yes, you can.’”
Students of Christine Withers’ art class at the Grandview Lodge in Mount Angel displaying their art. COURTESY OF CHRISTINE WITHERS; ADDITIONAL PHOTO BY MELISSA WAGONER
The Forum
Structure is beneficial
I sat quietly as people, one by one, spoke about having a statue for the late Stu Rassmussen during the city council meeting on Sept. 17, 2025.
As the City Manager sat up and addressed the council members, I sensed a conundrum. There were no established policies in place to provide parameters for such memorials. The moment opened the door for the city manager to introduce the development of a task force – a group of experts and community members –dedicated to giving real attention to arts policy. I applaud him for taking this proactive step.
I personally miss Stu – the fabulous attire and shoes that I, myself, could never afford. The open honesty of Stu and who Stu was to Silverton. He loved Silverton and enjoyed being a part of the community. His absence is deeply felt.
Often, Stu and I would run into each other at the
hardware store or while getting our manicures, exchanging thoughts on lipstick. What a wonderful, diversified person! His diverse interests and experiences enriched our community.
Currently, the structuring guidelines and policy are beneficial to our growing community, providing muchneeded interaction between the two bodies to ensure they are aligned so that they can support one another even with a Statue of Stu.
Stu should be honored. However, sustainability can only be upheld with structured policies and parameters that enable the city to take action and for the council to oversee. Policies are not just a matter of opinion, but a pressing need for our community and government.
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Lori McLaughlin Silverton
There’s more to the story
In the Oct. 1 edition of Our Town, reporter James Day wrote an article for the Civics 101 column titled “Big turnout,” subtitled “First Amendment draws a full house,” Day described a “back story” of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and a social media post by… City Councilor April Newton regarding this event. He went on to state that a New York Times article reported that more than 100 people nationwide have faced criticism for social media posts regarding Charlie Kirk’s assassination. He mentioned that 10 or 12 comments were forwarded to [the City of Silverton] regarding Newton’s post. Backers of Newton were concerned about opponents of Newton showing up to the City Council meeting and demanding Newton’s resignation. Therefore, they urged citizens to attend the meeting in support of Newton. Out of caution, City Manager Cory Misley asked two Silverton police officers to attend the meeting, noting that this was not a reflection of any threat to Newton. Day reported that Newton’s social media post, which started all this, said the violence of the Kirk murder was appalling but she wished his supporters would be as passionate about the victims of school shootings.
Her post actually read “The fact that Trump is putting the flag at half staff for a white supremacist and never once lowered it for murdered school children tells you everything you need to know.” Day’s “back story” is clearly not entirely true. He did not correctly report the facts when stating Newton’s post. I was not at the City Council meeting on Sept. 17. I do not know how many backers of Newton or critics of Newton were there. Or, who said what because both sides were not described. What I do know is that James Day’s credibility has been compromised… And so has the credibility of the publication.
Regarding April Newton, she does have the same right to free speech that is given to all Americans. But, just because you have the right to act a certain way doesn’t mean you should abandon your responsibility to show common decency toward your fellowman/constituents.
Barbara Fischer-Chase Silverton
Editor’s note: The reporter paraphrased one of April Newton’s posts. The goal was to capture the essence of her comments. The editor concurred with that decision.
Different districts, different rules
Mark Dickman’s information (on filling school board vacancies - Our Town, The Forum, Oct. 1) is factually incorrect. The statute which Dickman cites (ORS 341.335(3)) pertains specifically to Community College board vacancies only. (Source: https://oregon.public.law/ statutes/ors_chapter_341.) This statute is not relevant to a discussion of our local School Board for the K-12 public schools.
Incidentally, I received a phone call from District Superintendent Kim Kellison,
who cited the cost of a special election (a cost set by Marion County) as the determining factor in the current school board’s decision to appoint a replacement for Tom Buchholz, instead of holding a special election, which I continue to believe would be more in line with the best interests of the voters and the students of Silver Falls School District.
Jesse S. Smith Silverton
Gratitude and love for clients and friends
As you know, I “retired” from my wonderful job as your cosmetologist. I am writing today to let you know how very happy I was when visiting with you. You became more than a customer – you became my “Second Family.” I dearly loved my job and especially my second family for over 50 years. But my life was complicated when my dear husband of 56 years passed and I had major back surgery. It was just time to retire. Please know you are thought of often and warmly. God bless you all and thank you for the wonderful memories.
Joyce Grubbels Silverton
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Thoughtful design with handicap accessibility, amenities, wellestablished neighborhood, mature landscaping. Linda Webb 503-508-7387 MLS#834101
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One block from historic landmark, St. Mary’s Church. Single-level home, tucked away on private drive, 2030 sqft. Donna Paradis 503-851-0998
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Freshly updated on the Creek 212’ Abiqua Creek frontage, one-level home, 1920 sqft and a separate shop w/ full bath. Donna Paradis 503-851-0998
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European styling, 2968 sqft, two blocks from the schools, great location in Mt. Angel. Listed by Donna Paradis 503-851-0998
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Frances ‘Bud’ Church
Surrounded by his children, Francis E. (Bud) Church passed away on Sept. 13, 2025 at the age of 95.
Bud was born May 26, 1930, in New London, Connecticut. He grew up in southern California and graduated from Inglewood High School. Immediately after high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served four years during the Korean War.
May 26, 1930 – Sept. 13, 2025
Diego. Later they returned to Silverton, trading their sailboat for a motorhome, continuing their many adventures until Nora’s death in 2013.
Floyd Lauber
Oct. 24, 1928 – Sept. 3, 2025
Long time Silverton resident Floyd Lauber passed away at home in Mount Angel on Sept. 3, 2025.
In 1955, Bud married Nora Nixon. That same year, he began the electrical apprenticeship program, eventually becoming a Supervisor Electrician. In 1966, Bud moved his young family to Silverton, Oregon, where he owned and operated Church Electric.
In the early 1980s, Bud and Nora purchased a sailboat. After taking sailing lessons, Bud learned to navigate by the stars and together they set out on a grand adventure – living aboard their sailboat and sailing around Anacortes, the Canadian islands and, eventually, San
Bud was also an avid Runner, completing numerous 10Ks and two marathons. He lived an extraordinary life and will be remembered by his family and friends for his wonderful sense of humor, his gentle and kind spirit, his deep love and devotion to his family, and most of all, his unwavering faith in his Lord Jesus Christ.
Bud is survived by his children Diane (Robert) Davies, Kathy (Jim) Stanaway, Ron (Joyce) Church, Virginia (Wayland) Johnson And Susan (Matt) Killen; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nora, and his son, Richard. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel.
Floyd grew up on a farm near Naponee, Nebraska. He married Nadine in 1948 and the next day they rode the bus to settle in Silverton, where they welcomed daughters Patty and Joan. For most of his career he worked as a welder, and with sheet metal, retiring from GEM Equipment in Woodburn.
Floyd was a member of the Silverton United Methodist Church. He enjoyed gardening, playing bridge and being with family. He was always quick to smile and always had a sparkle in his eyes.
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Ashley Nicole (Ledesky) Goodman passed away Sept. 24, 2025, at the age of 37. She was born in Syosset, New York, on Oct. 30, 1987.
Floyd is survived by his wife of 77 years, Nadine; brother Duane (Lita) Lauber; daughters Patty (Mark) Swantek and Joan Gelder; grandchildren Ryan Gray, Nathan (Mindy) Gelder and Trisha (Manuel) Morales; great-grandchildren Mason, Bennett, and Jackson Gray; Raven, Reef, and Sky Gelder; and Dahlia Morales. He is preceded in death by son-in-law Robert Gelder and granddaughter-in-law Melissa Torres Gray.
A celebration of life was held on Sept. 20 at Silverton United Methodist Church.
Oct. 30, 1987 – Sept. 24, 2025
She was a beloved daughter, daughter-in-law, great-granddaughter,
sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend. She will be remembered for her kindness, love for her son, her strength, courage, and unwavering love for her family. She is survived by her son, Asher, and husband, Devon.
James Albert Farmer, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully at his home Sept. 17, 2025. He was a beloved brother, husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend.
Jim was born on May 10, 1938, to James Albert and Helen Farmer in Portland, Oregon, and was raised in Bend. In high school, Jim met the love of his life, LaDella Smith, in her junior year. Jim noticed LaDella by the drinking fountain at school, and was smitten. He proposed to her on her graduation night.
He went on to attend the University of Oregon in Eugene. He also attended Portland State University, where he obtained his undergraduate degree in Music.
LaDella and Jim were married in 1960 and moved to Portland. Jim enjoyed his music teacher and counselor career in Seaside, Silverton, Salem, Canby, Eugene, and Portland. Tamra and Todd were born in Portland, but the family made their home in Seaside.
Jim’s next teaching job brought them to Silverton, where they lived for 53 years. He started teaching K-8th grade music from a music cart, going classroom to classroom. Jim chose to work additional jobs each summer so LaDella could stay home and raise Tami and Todd. Some of his summer jobs included: Roth’s IGA checker with his white shirt and green bow tie, a door-to-door salesman for the World Book Encyclopedia Co., many house painting jobs, and other side jobs.
Jim was an avid golfer and belonged to the Evergreen
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Country Club Men’s league, where he twice won the Men’s league championship. Jim coached T-ball and Little League Baseball with Todd for several years, as well as junior high boys’ and girls’ basketball, and refereed volleyball for 44 years for the Oregon Schools Athletic Association.
While teaching in Silverton, he received his Master’s degree in School Counseling from Oregon College of Education. He used his new degree to work at Salem Academy High School, teaching music and school counseling half-time each. He was also the men’s varsity basketball coach for four years. After retirement he served on the Board of Silverton Christian School, where LaDella was the school secretary.
In 2021, Jim and LaDella moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, to be near Todd and Cherith in their later years. Jim was preceded in death by his mother and father, his sister, Joyce, and his wife, LaDella Ann, who passed away in July of 2024. He is survived by his children: Tamra Ann (Gary) Walter and Todd Robert (Cherith) Farmer, and his grandchildren: Danielle (Keith) Brandtjen, Jessica (Jake) McSpadden, Kailia (James) Gramlich, Joseph Farmer, Jordan (Spencer) McLing, and Joshua Farmer. Jim welcomee his first two great-grandchildren this year, Berkley Rose McSpadden and Shai Calvin-Peter Brandtjen. Words of encouragement may be left on the Fitzgerald Funeral Service obituary page.
Nov. 5, 1935 – Sept.
Donna Mae Predeek Annen, 89, a lifelong resident of Mount Angel, died peacefully on Sept. 24, 2025. She was born in Mount Angel on Nov. 5, 1935, the youngest child of William and Elizabeth (Hug) Predeek. She married Alcuin (Ed) Annen in 1953 and thus began her life as a homemaker and mother of five children. She spent many a Saturday taking her children to the library or roller skating and to the beach in the summer. When her youngest child was in high school, she began her next career as an educational assistant at Monitor Elementary School where she worked for 22 years helping generations of children learn to read, write, do math and art. She loved to bake and the Monitor School staff, the St. Mary parish staff, her children and grandchildren enjoyed her cookies and other goodies regularly. She was a prolific seamstress and sewed many aprons and other things for friends and relatives. Her pillows and blankets were donated to children’s hospitals and hospice organizations. Her husband Ed passed away in 2002. She continued to live on the family farm until 2021 when she moved into the Mt. Angel Towers. Donna was a woman of strong faith who prayed for her family daily.
She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Holmes; her children, Merry (Ray) Ballweber, James (Marilyn) Annen, Rosie (Randy) Wavra, Ruthie Pomeroy and Rob (Julie) Annen; her grandchildren, Justin (Bri) Ballweber, Blake Ballweber, Erika (Nathan) Bunch, Karlene (Dax Windham) Annen, Andrea (Joe) Pfau, Amanda Wavra, Garrett Wavra, Kenda Wavra, Nick Pomeroy and Doug (Karly) Pomeroy; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Clarence, Wilbert, Paul and Raymond Predeek; her sisters, Verna Scharbach, Marie Predeek and Mildred Miller; her husband, Ed Annen; and her son-in-law, Phil Pomeroy. Funeral services were held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Angel on October 2 with interment at Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Angel. Donations may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Angel. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel.
Duane Setness
July 2, 1933 – Sept. 28, 2025
Duane Kenneth Setness, age 92, of Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2025.
Duane was born on July 2, 1933, in Silverton, the only child of Kenneth and Anna Setness. He grew up in Silverton and graduated from Silverton High School in 1951. He earned a degree from the University of Oregon and proudly served in the U.S. Army in 1955 at Herzo Base in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
In 1959, Duane married Audrey Pettengill in Lebanon, Oregon, and raised three children: Ron, Diane, and Brian. After retiring in 1989, Duane and Audrey moved to Salem.
Duane devoted 30 years to a career as a Soil Scientist with the Soil Conservation Service, reflecting his lifelong love of the outdoors. In retirement, he and Audrey enjoyed traveling with an RV club and were active members of First Christian Church, volunteering with Meals on Wheels and Marion Polk Food Share.
Known for his storytelling, love of nature, and passion for gardening, Duane touched the lives of many.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Audrey; and his son, Brian. He is survived by his children, Ron and Diane, and three grandchildren.
A private memorial service was held on Oct. 9 at Valley View Cemetery in Silverton. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel.
In Memory Of
Jason Kent Shippy May 18, 1965 — Sept. 18, 2025
Donald Scott Lindsey Apr. 4, 1962 — Sept. 19, 2025
Joan Ann Ringnalda Apr. 11, 1951 — Sept. 21, 2025
Donna Mae Annen Nov. 5, 1935 — Sept. 24, 2025
Duane Kenneth Setness July 2, 1933 Sept. 28, 2025
Antonio Garibo Nov. 13, 1997 — Sept. 30, 2025 www.ungerfuneralchapel.com
Successful again
Don Holland and Eric Lay are in year two of their co-coaching duties with Silverton girls soccer. Last year was a ringing success, with the Foxes running the table in the Mid-Willamette Conference with a perfect 9-0-0 record. Silverton, seeded No. 6, advanced to the quarterfinals of the Class 5A playoffs before falling to No. 3 Caldera. The Foxes outscored opponents 65-7 in the most successful girls soccer campaign since the 2016 squad coached by Gary Cameron and led by Paige Alexander, Hannah Munson and Maggie Roth finished second to LaSalle Prep.
The 2025 campaign looks just as promising. At Our Town’s presstime the Foxes were 6-1-1 overall, 2-0 in league play and ranked No. 3 in Class 5A by the OSAA.
Our Town caught up with the co-coaches via email and they issued a joint response to my questions.
“We have a remarkable squad of returning players this year,” Holland and Lay wrote. “Each player holds a key asset that makes this team uniquely dynamic and exciting to watch. They have a selfless spirit about them that promotes all-star performances from all positions on the field.”
Key returnees include junior striker Marley Wertz, who was named player of the year in the Mid-Willamette in 2024 and senior forward Allie Mansur, also a first-teamer. Second-team honorees included midfielders Alexa Elias, Maddie Walter and Braelyn Walter as well as forward Lilli Miller. Adelaide Lord and Marin Weaver received honorable mention.
“As for exciting new talent, we have four outstanding additions to the squad this season,” Holland and Lay wrote. “Goalkeeper Madeline Neideigh had huge boots (the graduated Ella Lulich) to fill this season and they seem to fit just fine. Her energy and positivity keep our defense connected and well supported.
Fullback Sofie Baldridge stepped in as our sure-footed, always reliable, defensive anchor. Transfer midfielder Kensley Tegman is more than capable of filling in wherever we need her, which opens up a lot of new opportunities. Our only freshman on the squad is Ashtyn Wentworth, she is shaping up to be a powerhouse in our defense and fits right in like she was with us all along.”
Crescent Valley, Corvallis and McKay all were 2-0 and tied with the Foxes at presstime, with C.V. the highest-ranked squad after the Foxes at No. 7. Silverton has made the playoffs for 11 consecutive seasons.
The Silverton boys, meanwhile, also are off to a strong start with a 3-1-4 overall record and a 1-0-1 slate in the MidWillamette. The Foxes, in their seventh
year under coach Marty Limbird, are ranked No. 10 by the OSAA and only lost three starters from last year’s squad.
“Our strongest class is our current junior class and they were sophomores and making an impact last year.,” Limbird said. “We have two seniors in the starting lineup this year. One of our captains is senior Aden Bradford. He has emerged as a critical piece of our defense as a center back alongside returning 2nd-team all-conference player Xander Gragert.”
Limbird added that “this is probably our most well-rounded and technical team I have had since coaching at SHS. Our league is always tough, but this year I have confidence that we could be in the hunt.”
No. 3 Corvallis, No. 5 Crescent Valley and No. 13 McKay all are 2-0 in the early going in the Mid-Willamette.
The Kennedy girls, who are playing as a cooperative team with Gervais, are 1-9 overall and 1-3 in Class 3A-2A-1A’s Special District II. The Trojans’ boys, who play in Special District 7 are 0-6 overall and 0-1 in district play.
Volleyball: Silverton is 4-7 overall and 3-5 in the brutally tough MidWillamette. The Foxes are ranked 15th in Class 5A, with five other league teams, No. 1 South Albany, No. 2 Crescent Valley, No. 5 West Albany, No. 7 Corvallis and No. 10 Central all in the top 10. Silverton is tied with No. 17 Lebanon for sixth place and needs to elevate into the top four to get an automatic playoff bid.
Key returners for coach Kirsten Barnes are setter Rylee McMillan, libero Brielle Goode, hitter Sierra Hawks and defensive specialists Ava Pagdilao and Tylie Johnston
“We play in the best league in the state of Oregon,” Barnes said, noting that MWC teams have won the past four Class 5A titles. “While we are young, the girls have played a lot of volleyball and are improving every day. We will compete with these teams, but every night will be a battle. We will continue to improve throughout the season. The team gets along well and are working hard.” Kennedy, meanwhile, is 7-8 overall and 3-4 in the Tri-River Conference. The Trojans currently stand fourth in the league behind Delphian, Santiam and Regis. Only three teams automatically qualify for the Class 2A playoffs.
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Foxes girls soccer coaches Don Holland and Eric Lay. JAMES DAY
Homecoming Silverton High School aims to foster school, community spirit
By Melissa Wagoner
Whether you are a current student at Silverton High School, a staff member, an alum or simply a member of the community, you are invited to participate in this year’s homecoming events.
“It cultivates school spirit by fostering unity… through shared activities and a sense of belonging,” Lexington Rains – the Associated Student Body’s Communications Officer and Executive Assistant – said of the week’s overarching purpose. Adding that she particularly enjoys “getting to work with… peers and eventually watch all of our hard work come together.”
Kicking things off with an event the ASB is calling “HOCO-OH” (Homecoming Open House) on Oct. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m., community members are welcome to take a tour of SHS’s Disney-themed hallways, check out the school’s assortment of clubs and even partake in a barbecue.
“It is all free…” Rains said, “we hope all can come and enjoy the fun!”
Then on Friday, Oct. 17, the real celebration begins with the annual Homecoming Parade at 4 p.m.
“The parade will start at Coolidge McClaine Park… it will go to McClaine street… down James Street all the way to the Middle School…” Rains said. “The parade is
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open to the entire community, and we encourage people to bring their families and friends! We have 33 total floats, including SHS fall sports, homecoming court, class floats, alumni, SHS fine arts, and Silver Falls School District Schools. We would love people to support all our students, staff, and families involved!”
After the parade there will be two additional events also taking place at Silverton Middle School: the Future Fox Fair, a carnival organized by the ASB for students K-5
in the SMS gymnasium, and a new Community Tailgate event put on by the Silverton FFA between the tennis courts and the football field.
“You can come enjoy a BBQ… that will include a hot dog, drink, and chips,” Rains said. “It only costs $5!”
And it will energize you for the big game – a faceoff between the SHS varsity football team and Lebanon High School – beginning at 7 p.m.
Silverton High School Homecoming Events
HOCO-OH: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Community members are welcome to tour the Disney-themed hallways of Silverton High School, learn more about clubs and enjoy a free barbecue.
Homecoming Parade: Friday, Oct.17, 4 p.m.
Starting at Coolidge McClaine Park and ending at Silverton Middle School the parade will include 33, mostly Disney-themed, floats.
Future Fox Fair: Friday, Oct. 17, 5:15 p.m.
A free carnival for students K-5 will be held in the SMS Gymnasium.
Community Tailgate: Friday, Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m.
$5 BBQ meal including hot dog, chips and drink. At SMS (between the tennis courts and the football field.
Homecoming football game: Friday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.
Between SHS and Lebanon High School at McGinnis Field.
A full schedule of fall sports (including those taking place during Homecoming week) is available at silvertonfoxes.com, silvertonhigh.silverfallsschools.org, and on Instagram @silvertonathletics and @silvertonhighschool
My family owns an electric car.
I’ve written about it before in a column describing my experience with range anxiety. But now, several years later and a with a whole lot more experience under my belt, I would like to revisit the topic by describing for you –not the feeling of watching the available mileage drop as I hurtle toward a still distant destination – but the joy I find when I am forced to stop in a location I might not otherwise explore.
This happened only yesterday, as my family drove back from a birthday celebration on the Oregon Coast. We knew we must charge before we headed home and had chosen the location. However, when we arrived, the single municipal charger was in use. Undaunted, we pivoted to plan B, driving to a store down the road where an entire bank of chargers awaited. We plugged in
and began what I now think of as the charging experience.
Because charging our battery from 30 percent – what we had left when we arrived – to the 80-plus percent we would need to get home takes much longer than stopping for a tank of gas. In fact, it can take half an hour or more.
We could have waited in the car where everyone would immediately pick up their phones. We could have walked into the store, purchasing items we don’t necessarily need. But on this day, we decided to do what I love most – we took off walking. And five minutes later, we were on the beach. But not just any beach, a gorgeous beach, with acres of dunes, soft sand to run and play in and – after we watched the waves for a few minutes – whales spouting in the distance. That’s right, whales!
I’m not going to lie and tell you that every time I stop to charge my car, I have a magical experience. Sometimes, especially if it’s dark or stormy, I simply sit in my car and read a book or scroll on
Instagram. But when I can, I take the opportunity to take a walk, stretch my legs, get something to drink, pick up a needed item from the grocery store or investigate a new place.
So far, we’ve discovered unexpectedly delicious restaurants, museums, wineries, bakeries, cheese factories, farmers markets, numerous parks and even a pie shop. We’ve taken walks through little towns, big cities and along sandy beaches. In short, we’ve begun traveling in a way that I – someone who used to be unwilling to stop if stopping wasn’t an absolute necessity – never thought I would enjoy. And it’s made me see that
getting there is so much more than just forward momentum.
Now, when I’m planning my trip, calculating how often and where I will need to stop to charge the car, I think, not just about the ease and accessibility of the charging stations, but also about what I might find around them – a beautiful footpath, a street good for window shopping, a special treat for the kids.
It’s an exercise I hope will take root in other parts of my life as well, reminding me not to rush through the “boring” parts – the dishes, the laundry, the cooking and all the rest – because aren’t those a kind of journey too? One that I sometimes endure so I can get to the end of the day, the weekend or the vacation.
And I don’t want my life to be like that, all driving and no enjoyment. Instead, I want to stop along the way, notice the beauty of nature, my kids at play and maybe even some whales spouting in the distance.
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