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The cast of Much ADo About Notices, a Shakespearean-themed comedy, is Brush Creek Playhouse’s upcoming show.
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There’s now a four-way stop at the intersection of Meridian and Highway 211 thanks to broad support and community action.
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Meridian/Highway 211 junction now a 4-way stop
The Oregon Department of Transportation has opened a new junction at Meridian Road and Highway 211 after fielding concerns about crashes and other dangers at the intersection. The new configuration has added a stop sign on the Highway 211 side, making the intersection a 4-way stop in all directions.
“We are confident that the new four-way stop will help save lives,“ said Rep. Rick Lewis, (R-Silverton).
“Thank you to the Monitor community for voicing their concerns that resulted in this significant safety improvement. We are also grateful to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s office, the Clackamas County Road Department, Oregon State Police, and ODOT for their support of this project.”
Lewis also thanked Jay Augustus for rallying the community and stakeholders to install the four-way stop. A meeting held last May, hosted by the Monitor community, resulted in agencies committing to giving the proposal a boost.
Lewis noted the project’s timely completion. Many Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival visitors arriving from Portland use the Meridian-Highway 211 route. The festival is just 2 miles south of the new crossing. –James Day
SFSD race Six file for three seats on school board
By Stephen Floyd
Six candidates are vying for three positions on the Silver Falls School District (SFSD) Board, with two candidates for each position as of the March 20 filing deadline.
Voters have until the May 20 election to decide between the candidates. Our Town will have candidate comments in future coverage.
Zone 2
David Helman, a retired software engineer with a background teaching math, philosophy and computer science. Degrees include a bachelor’s in philosophy from University of California Berkeley, a master’s in computer science from Portland State University, and a Ph.D in philosophy from Harvard. This would be Helman’s first time in public office.
Sarah Dalisky, a student behavior specialist for the David Douglas School District. Other teaching experience
includes SFSD, St. Helens School District, Salem-Keizer School District and George Fox University. Degrees include a bachelors in early childhood education and a master’s in education and reading from Western Oregon University. This would be Dalisky’s first public office.
Zone 4
Wally Lierman, a local blueberry and hazelnut grower. His background includes project management and safety compliance. Education includes engineering at George Fox University and electronic engineering at Chemeketa Community College. Prior board experience includes the SFSD board (1997 to 2017), the Oregon Blueberry Commission, Central Howell School Board, and the SFSD budget committee.
Kellie King Strawn, a stay-at-home mom with a background in marketing, communications and bookkeeping. She has also served as an instructor
and program director for the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University. Degrees include a bachelor’s in agriculture from OSU and a master’s in agricultural communications from Oklahoma State. Strawn serves on the SFSD budget Committee.
Zone 5
Nicole Grill, a special education assistant at John F. Kennedy High School. She has a background in bookkeeping, administration and restaurant service management. She graduated from Wilsonville High and took classes at University of Oregon. This would be Grill’s first public office.
Daniel Côté, a Silverton chiropractor and owner of Côté Chiropractic. He is a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. He previously served on the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners, including as president and vice president.
By Stephen Floyd
Teachers’ union says SFSD ‘going in the right direction’
Teachers in the Silver Falls School District (SFSD) have voiced growing confidence in district leadership, a sharp contrast to grave concerns expressed this time last year.
During the March 10 meeting of the school board, Lori Wyer, president of Silver Falls Education Association, said she had a very different update to share compared to her presentation March 11, 2024.
During the 2024 board meeting, Wyer said the union was filing a formal complaint against then-Superintendent Scott Drue for “severe mismanagement of public funds.”
At the time the district was facing a cash shortfall that threatened payroll, and Wyer said teacher trust had been “fractured.”
Budget analysts later determined the shortfall was due to years of overspending and lax oversight.
Corrective measures included the elimination of 15 percent of teaching positions for the 2024-2025 school year, part of $8 million in overall general fund reductions.
Drue resigned March 13, 2024, followed by former Assistant Superintendent Dan Busch on June 30, 2024.
The district is now led by Interim Superintendent Kim Kellison and Assistant Superintendent Anthony Rosilez, as well as Director of Finance
Kim Doud who entered the position Feb. 26, 2024.
Wyer said last month this change in leadership has been “very refreshing” and the union feels like it has “a true partnership” with district administrators.
“While there’s still much more work to do to repair trust and collaboration, we strongly believe that our current district leadership has us going in the right direction,” said Wyer.
“We have heard time and time again
from our members how they have felt supported and listened to.”
A major test of this growing trust will come as the union enters contract negotiations with the district, with an existing three-year contract set to expire June 30.
Previous contract negotiations, which began in April of 2022, dragged on for a year and saw teachers frustrated by what they perceived as stonewalling and indifference from administrators.
A tentative agreement was reached April 18, 2024, two weeks after teachers held a protest march in downtown Silverton and five days before a planned strike.
Wyer said, because of financial uncertainties currently faced by SFSD and other districts in Oregon, the union was prepared to negotiate a one-year contract.
This would allow them to re-open the contract after parties have a clearer picture of the district’s financial future, said Wyer.
Safety Compass gets $25,000 outreach grant
Safety Compass, the Silvertonbased nonprofit that works to support survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking, has received a $25,000 grant to help continue its work.
The grant from the Oregon Community Foundation will help expand its street outreach advocate services and create and distribute new outreach materials.
“We are so extremely grateful for Oregon Community Foundation’s ongoing support for the most vulnerable people in our state,” Safety Compass founder Esther Nelson-Garrett said. “We could not provide street outreach without their contribution to our organization.”
The group has served more than 1,700 survivors since 2018, NelsonGarrett said, adding in 2024 it served more than 400 individuals, a 40% increase from 2023.
Something To Celebrate
Fully funded Fundraising campaign for First Street SACA ‘hub’ complete
By Melissa Wagoner
Silverton Area Community Aid (SACA) crossed the finish line on their “Once in a Lifetime Opportunity” fundraising project on March 20, 2025, making possible the refurbishment of a 5,500 square foot former restaurant and brewery on North First Street into a hub for community resources.
“We started out as a food pantry…” executive director Sarah DeSantis said of the organization’s history, which began in 1950 when a group of “good citizens” began serving senior meals in the basement of Eugene Field School.
“But now we do so much more than that,” DeSantis continued. “We keep people in housing and get people to appointments… We’ve expanded our case management team so we can work with people more intentionally and more personally, to connect them with resources. In the new space we will be able to do that more.”
It’s a mission that community members have rallied behind for the past 50 years and, more recently, to the tune of $3 million in
donations toward SACA’s building campaign –roughly 70 percent of all contributions received.
“We live in such a generous community…” DeSantis said. “People want to support their neighbors.”
Once in a Lifetime SACA grant funders
• M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
• Marion County Community Development Block Grant
• The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
• HEDCO Foundation Roundhouse Foundation
• MAPS Community Foundation
• Ford Family Foundation
• AgWest Farm Credit Rural Community Grant
• T-Mobile Hometown Grant
That sentiment was highlighted by the turnout at the Once in a Lifetime Opportunity event held Oct. 16, 2024 when SACA’s team opened the doors of the new building – which was still being remodeled – to allow those interested in learning more about SACA’s plans to ask questions and take a tour.
“We had over 200 people,” SACA Development and Communication Manager Roger Fuhrman recalled. “It was pretty
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That included corporate sponsor Maps Credit Union, which had previously contributed $25,000. Upon attending the October event it added $25,000 more.
“They were excited about how the project was coming,” DeSantis said.
That donation kicked off a cascade of grants including $200,000 from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation (investing in health and well-being), $50,000 from
The Ford Family Foundation (committed to building community) and $50,000 from the Providence Benedictine Foundation.
“They (Providence Benedictine) had to disburse their funds, and they gave us some of that funding to go to our capital project,” DeSantis said. “That was really great.”
With funding rolling in, SACA was able to restart construction – which had been paused for several months – in late January.
“We knew we would continue to raise for the full amount,” DeSantis said of the campaigning that continued unabated.
Then they got a call from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.
“They funded our (remaining) project in full, which was $300,000,” DeSantis said, explaining that this news was not only exciting because of its impact but also because of what it says about SACA’s viability.
“A lot of these grants are pretty competitive,” Fuhrman explained. “A lot of it is, how much community support do you have?”
It’s why those community contributions were so critical and so appreciated.
“I believe everyone understands the importance of food and that everyone should have access to food,” DeSantis said, when asked about the community’s support. “That speaks to most people.”
It’s a mission DeSantis is looking forward to giving her full attention once the renovations are complete and the organization is moved into the new facility – hopefully by June.
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Brush Creek Playhouse
By Melissa Wagoner
In the early 1970s a group of theater enthusiasts – Frank McNatt, Shannon Copeland, Sharon Jensen-Messman and Don Kelley – banded together to form an acting troupe coined, the Silverton Players.
“They decided Silverton needed a community theater,” actor and director Norman Gouveia said. “They… started doing plays around the community, the park and at schools.”
Then, in 1975, a schoolhouse constructed in 1895 on the corner of Brush Creek Drive and Silverton Road was put on the market by a local chapter of the Grange.
“They were looking for a nonprofit,” Gouveia said. And the Silverton Players were looking for a home.
It was a match made in heaven, providing the Players space to both act in and direct plays for an audience of spectators from, not just Silverton, but also Mount Angel, Stayton, Sublimity and even Salem. It was an expansion that, in the early 2000s,
Much ADo About Notices
Brush Creek Playhouse
11535 Silverton Road NE
April 3 – 19, three weekends
Appropriate for ages 14 and up
Tickets: brushcreekplayhouse.org
influenced the group to change their name to the Brush Creek Playhouse.
“That way it helped to extend the talent pool,” Gouveia – who joined the company in 1984 – said, explaining the importance of casting a wide net when it comes to running a theater in a sparsely populated area.
“Community theater lives and dies on the volunteers who work with us and keep us going,” he said.
Without an influx of new, enthusiastic members the theater would have closed its doors.
“It takes so much time,” Gouveia said. He’s been involved in theater for the past 60
years. “When we do a show, you’re looking at three months – the rehearsal period and the run of a production. If you do more, it’s exponential… but anybody who gets into it understands that once it’s in your blood it’s part of who you are and you have to do it.”
It’s a feeling Brush Creek Playhouse’s newest director, Russell Olivera Jr., has experienced. Returning to the stage in 2024 after a 30-year hiatus, Olivera began directing and acting in a host of plays and musical reviews.
“We have a whole new group of people with new energy,” he said, referring to both the members of the governing board – all of whom have been serving for five years or less – as well as the theater’s team of volunteers and actors. “The future looks really bright.”
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Brush Creek Playhouse kicked off the season with a throwback – The Schoolmarm’s Inn Danger – which Gouveia has directed twice, once in 2012 and then this February.
“Next year we’ll do, The School Marm’s Matrimony Mayhem,” he said. “It’s a trilogy.”
Opening on April 3, Much ADo About Notices – a comedy featuring a traveling troupe of Shakespearean actors – will provide something entirely new.
“I said I would never do Shakespeare,” Olivera, who is co-directing the play with Raenna O’Conner, said. “And here I am, doing Shakespeare. But it’s funny. All the lines are taken from other shows.”
One of 10 scheduled shows and four planned musical reviews, Much ADo About Notices, is appropriate for ages 14 and older.
“We have a new website,” Olivera – also the head of promotions – added. “Because there is a lot happening with the theater.”
Including a host of renovations such as a new concession area and banners.
“I will pit our theater against any theater in the valley in terms of the quality of our productions,” Gouveia said. “We do good work and we’re [darn] proud of it. It’s something that the community… can be proud of. And we’re proud to be a part of the community.”
Frequent Addresses
Mt. Angel Public Library, 290 E Charles St. Silver Creek Fellowship, 822 NE Industrial Way, Silverton. Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St. Silverton Arts Association, 303 Coolidge St. Silverton City Hall/Council Chambers, 410 N Water St.
Weekly Events
Monday
Silverton 50+ Center, 115 Westfield St. Seniors 50 and older. Daily, weekly, monthly events. 503-873-3093, silvertonseniors.org
Mt. Angel Community & Senior Center Store, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 195 E Charles St. Repeats Tuesday - Saturday. Volunteers needed. 503-845-6998
Meals on Wheels Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Silverton 50+ Center. $3 suggested donation. Make reservations three days in advance by calling 503-873-6906. Repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays. Silverton Recovery AA, noon - 1 p.m., 302 N Water St. Seven days a week. Free Monday Dinner, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Oak Street Church, 502 Oak St., Silverton. Sitdown dinner. To-go meals available. All welcome. Free. 503-873-5446
Boy Scouts Troop 7485, 7 - 8:30 p.m., St. Edward’s Episcopal Church, 211 W Center St., Silverton. Scoutmaster Dave Tacker, 760-644-3147, dave.tacker@ gmail.com
Tuesday
Bible Study, 10 a.m. - noon, Silverton First Christian Church, 402 N First St. All welcome. 503-873-6620
APPY Hour, noon - 1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Drop in for technical assistance for electronic devices. All ages. Free. 971-370-5040
Silverton Mainstay, 1 - 4 p.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 W Main St. Community space and activities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Repeats Thursdays. silvertonmainstay.org
SACA Food Pantry, 3 - 6 p.m., SACA, 421 S Water St., Silverton. 503-873-3446, silvertonareacommunityaid.org
Cub Scout Pack 485, 6:30 p.m., Silverton First Christian Church, 402 N First St. Boys and girls in kindergarten - fifth grade. Elisha Kirsch, 503-507-6087
Silverton Business Group, 8 a.m., Silver Falls Brewery, 207 Jersey St., Silverton. Silverton business community networking hosted by Silverton Chamber of Commerce. All welcome. silvertonchamber.org
Quilters Group, 9 a.m. - noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N Second Ave., Silverton. trinitysilverton@gmail.com
Family Storytime & Indoor Playtime, 10:30 a.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Ages 25 w/adult. Free. 971-370-5040
Mission Benedict Food Pantry, 1 - 4 p.m., St. Joseph Shelter, 925 S Main St., Mt. Angel. Repeats Friday. 503-873-7645
Silver Chips Woodcarving Sessions, 1 - 4 p.m., Silverton Arts Association. All skill levels. 503-873-7645
Mission of Hope Food Pantry, 2 - 4 p.m., Silver Creek Fellowship. 503-873-7353
Thursday
Yoga, 9 a.m., Silver Creek Fellowship. Open to all. Sheila, 503-409-4498
Thursday Painters, 10 a.m. - noon, Silverton Arts Association. Join other artists for open studio time. All kinds of art forms are welcome. Free. 503-873-2480
TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly), 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 203 W Main St., Silverton. Weight loss with support, encouragement. First meeting free. Monthly dues $4. All welcome. David, 503-501-9824
Mt. Angel Model Railroad, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Depot, 90 W College St., Mt. Angel. Lionel (O-gauge), HO-gauge, N-gauge model layouts on display. All welcome. Free. Silvertones Community Singers, 10:30 a.m., Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 Main St. Anyone who loves to sing is welcome. Tomi, 503-873-2033
Saturday
Silverton Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m. - noon, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N Church St., Silverton. Local produce, eggs, meats, artisan crafts. Free admission. silvertonfarmersmarket.com
Sunshine Fitness, 10 a.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Light exercising with the video “Stronger Seniors Workout Program: Yoga.” Waiver required. Free. 971-370-5040
Saturday Serenity Al-Anon Family Group, 10 a.m. Zoom. For families, friends of alcoholics. Zoom link: Janet.h.salem23@ gmail.com
Silverton Country Historical Society, 14 p.m., 428 S Water St. Museum open for viewing. Repeats Sundays. 503-873-7070
The Art of Mindfulness, 2 p.m., Silverton Arts Association. Connecting mind, heart, and body. Listen, meditate, contemplate, share thoughts. 971-218-6641
Just for Today Al-Anon Family Group, 6:30 p.m., Silverton Coffee Club, 302 N Water St. For families and friends of alcoholics.
Tuesday, April 1
Seed Library
Mt. Angel Public Library. Free vegetable, herb and flower seeds. Come by during open hours through April. 971-370-5040
Embryology at the Library
Mt. Angel Public Library. Library hosts an incubator with a dozen eggs waiting to be hatched. Chicks should arrive around April 22. Watch progress during open hours. All ages. Free. 971-370-5040
Lenten Soup Supper
6 p.m., Marquam United Methodist Church, 36971 S Highway 213, Mt. Angel. Open to all. Every Tuesday through April 15. 503-829-5061
Mt. Angel American Legion
6:30 p.m., Legion Hall, 740 E College St., Mt. Angel. All veterans are welcome. Masks optional. Jim, 503-845-6119
Wednesday, April 2
Storytime in the Garden
10:30 a.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Join Stayton and Silver Falls Library for storytime. Choose a free book to keep and explore the garden. Entrance is free for those with a CCRLS library card. 503-873-5173
Mini Spring Wreath Craft
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Create a mini wreath. Teens/adults. Repeats 6:15 p.m. April 3. 971-370-5040
Songwriters Night
6 - 8 p.m., Leaf and Vine Wine Lounge, 107 N Water St., Silverton. Share your talent with the community. Suggested $5 donation. Focusing on creating a queer-friendly, BIPOC and trans supporting event. Sponsored by Northwest Songfest. facebook.com/ events/1170758804730676
Silverton City Council
7 p.m., Silverton City Hall. Open to public. Work session and regular council meeting. 503-873-5321, silverton.or.us
Scotts Mills City Council
7 p.m., Scotts Mills City Hall, 265 Fourth St. Open to public. 503-873-5435
Thursday, April 3
Silverton Kiwanis Club
Noon, Main St. Bistro, 201 E Main St., Silverton. New members welcome. Repeats April 17. silvertonkiwanis.org
iPhone Basics 2
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Learn to download and update free apps, create simple reminders and notes, text or email photos, scan QR codes. Teens/ adults. Space is limited; registration required by calling 971-370-5040.
Brush Creek Performance
7 p.m., Brush Creek Playhouse, 11535 NE Silverton Road, Silverton. Brush Creek Playhouse presents “Much ADo About Notices.” Repeats 7 p.m. April 4, 11-12, 18-19; 2 p.m. April 6, 13. Mature content - age 14 and older advised. Adults $14. Seniors $12. Tickets at brushcreekplayhouse.org
Friday, April 4
Women’s Entrepreneur Meetup
9 - 10 a.m., Opaline Salon, 304 N First St., Silverton. Connect, empower, elevate each other to create a brighter future for women in business. RSVP: launchmidvalley.org.
Family Movie
4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Watch Chicken Little. All ages. 971-370-5040
Lunaria April Reception
6 - 8 p.m., Lunaria Gallery, 113 N Water St., Silverton. Opening reception and meet the artists. Main floor gallery features “A Library of Art,” art books by Jenny Armitage. Loft gallery features “Carry On,” mixed media by Mary Tassone. Free. Refreshments served. 503-873-7734, lunariagallery.com
Saturday, April 5
Spring Fling Bazaar
10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Silverton Grange, 201 Division St. Unique selection of handmade and homemade gifts from local artisans, bakers, crafts, makers. Randi, rgembree@ gmail.com, 971-267-9364
Comprehensive Plan Task Force
5:30 p.m., Silverton City Hall. Comprehensive Plan Update Task Force. Open to public. 503-873-5321
Silverton Public Works Board
5:30 p.m., Silverton City Hall. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-873-5321
Liberty Quartet Concert
6 p.m., Silverton First Baptist Church, 229 Westfield St. Liberty Quartet performs a community concert. Free admission. Love offering will be taken in support of the Quartet’s ministry. 503-873-6181.
Play Bunco
7 p.m., Silverton Elks Lodge, 300 High St. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased from any Silverton Zenith Woman’s Club member prior to the event. Tickets price includes snacks. No-host bar for soft and hard drinks. Must be 21 and older. 801414-3875, silvertonzenithwomensclub.com
Monday, April 7
Daughters of the American Revolution
10 a.m., Stayton Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road. Presentation of Quilts of Valor to military members of DAR. Refreshments. All welcome. 503-508-8246 Mt. Angel City Council
7 p.m., Mount Angel Public Library. Open to all. 503-845-9291, ci.mt-angel.or.us
Tuesday, April 8
Ancestry Detectives
10 a.m. - noon, Silver Falls Library. Three members who will be set up to answer questions and help attendees fill in gaps in their research. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops, phones, questions and research information. Free. Open to all mid-Willamette Valley residents. ancestrydetectives.org
Ukulele Play and Sing-Alongs
6 - 7:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. The first 30 minutes is beginner’s ukulele lesson followed by play and sing-along time for all skill levels. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Music is provided but don’t forget to bring your ukulele. 503-873-8796
Silverton Planning Commission
7 p.m., Silverton City Hall. Open to public. 503-874-2207, silverton.or.us
Wednesday, April 9
State of the County
11:30 a.m., Salem Convention Center, 200 SE Commercial St. Marion County Commissioners share updates on the past year’s accomplishments and outline plans for the future. Buffet lunch $20 or free general admission. Seating is limited; preregistration closes at 5 p.m April 4. Tickets: linktr.ee/MarionCountyOregon.
Italian Conversations
6 - 7:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Come practice your Italian with Craig Bazzi and Carlo Antinucci. All levels welcome. Free. Repeats April 23. 503-873-8796
Virtual Film Discussion
7 p.m. Zoom. Watch Hugo, available on Kanopy, on your own then join a Zoom moderated discussion. For Zoom invite, contact Ron Drake, 503-873-8796.
Thursday, April 10
Red Cross Blood Drive
1 - 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N Church St., Silverton. For appointments visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-3767.
Community Storytelling Night
7 p.m., Stage 207, 207 E Main St., Silverton. Seven speakers share stories of resilience, hope and learning during life’s challenges. Tickets $20 in advance at stage207.com; $25 at door. Seating is limited.
Trivia Night
7 p.m., Pub 201 East, 201 E Charles St., Mt. Angel. Test your knowledge. Play solar or form a team of up to five people. Free. All ages. 971-370-5040
Friday, April 11
Teen Cooking Lab
4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Make strawberry icebox cake. Teens. Free. 971-370-5040
Teen Hangout
5 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Karaoke! Teens. Free. 971-370-5040
All-Ages Social Night
6 - 9 p.m., Silverton Grange, 201 Division St. A responsible adult must accompany children under 13. All ages. Free. 971267-9364, silvertongrange@gmail.com
Saturday, April 12
Flea Market
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Silverton Elks Lodge, 300 High St. Free admission. 503-873-4567
Sunday, April 13
Scotts Mills Historical Museum
1 - 5 p.m., 210 Grandview Ave. Open for public browsing. Free. Open by appointment by contacting Joe Plas, 503-871-9803; ksplonski@aol.com
Monday, April 14
Red Cross Blood Drive
11 a.m - 4 p.m., Mount Angel Abbey, 1 Abbey Dr., St. Benedict. For appt., visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-3767.
Mt. Angel School District
6:30 p.m., District Office, 730 E Marquam St., Mt. Angel. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-845-2345, masd91.org
Silver Falls School District
7 p.m., Silverton High. Open to public. 503-873-5303, silverfallsschools.org
Tuesday, April 15
Tax Day
Silver Falls Book Club
6:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah. All welcome. 503-873-8796
Affordable Housing Task Force
5:30 p.m., Silverton City Hall. Silverton’s Affordable Housing Strategies Task Force. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-873-5321, silverton.or.us
Wednesday, April 16
Coffee with a Cop
7 - 10 a.m., Chic Skape, 95 N Main St., Mt. Angel. Community conversations with the Mt. Angel Police Dept. 503-394-9294
Friends of Mt. Angel Library
6:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Annual meeting. Adults/teens. All interested are welcome. 971-370-5040
Silverton City Council
7 p.m., Silverton City Hall. Open to public. Agenda available. Work session and regular council meeting. 503-8735321, silverton.or.us
Thursday, April 17
Mt. Angel Book Club
1 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Discuss The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. Copies available at Circulation Desk. All welcome. Free. 971-370-5040
Silver Falls Writers Group
6:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Writers share works in progress. All welcome. Ron, 503-873-8796
Mt. Angel Planning Commission
7 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-8459291, ci.mt-angel.or.us
Friday, April 18
Earth Day Plant Sale
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 812 McClaine St., Silverton. Selection of trees, shrubs, flowers. Sponsored by Elizabeth Ashley Hoke Memorial Trust. Proceeds benefit local schools, scholarships, community grants. Repeats April 19-20. LEGO Lab
Thursday, April 24
TAB/Book Club
4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Discuss The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. Copies available at Circulation Desk. Afterward, meet for Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting. Snacks provided. Grades 6-12. 971-370-5040
3 - 4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Build an original creation to display. All ages. Free. Also April 25. 971-370-5040
Saturday, April 19
Breakfast & Egg Hunt
7:30 - 9:30 a.m., Marquam United Methodist Church, 36971 S Highway 213, Mt. Angel. Free breakfast. Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. for children through fourth grade. 503-829-5061
Oregon Garden Earth Day
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Free day of celebrating our planet. Guests of all ages can visit with environmentallyconscious exhibitors, engage in educational activities and explore the garden. Onsite parking $10. Free park and walk lots available at Silverton Senior Center and Robert Frost Elementary. oregongarden.org
Local Author Book Signing
11 a.m., Silver Falls Library. Local author Shelly Monte shares her process of illustration, writing followed by the story “Puffin and the Amazing Adventure.” Books signing follows Q&A session. Free admission. 503-873-5173.
Sunday, April 20
Easter
Resurrection Celebration
7 a.m., Butte Creek Scout Ranch, 13462 S Butte Creek Road, Scotts Mills. Community celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. Short message by Josiah Muhr. Crooked Finger Bank leads singing. Ham and eggs provided after service. Those attending can bring fruit or pastries. Sponsored by Scotts Mills Friends Church. All welcome.
Tuesday, April 22
PFLAG Silverton
7 p.m., Oak Street Church, 502 Oak St., Silverton. All welcome. Under 18 must have parent/guardian. Christy, 541786-1613, silvertonpflag@gmail.com
Writers Workshop
6 p.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. Chat with fellow writers and get feedback. Bring up to three pages of your work. Fun writing with prompts. Adults and teens. Free. 971-370-5040
Saturday, April 26
Seed to Supper
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Scotts Mills Grange, 299 Fourth St. Free course on vegetable gardening taught by OSU Master Gardeners, OSU Extension. All welcome. Scotts Mills School Auction
11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Oso Silverton, 200 E Main St. Stop by throughout the day and check out the silent auction, prize drawings and prize wheel. Bidding starts online April 19 at 32auctions.com/scottsmills2025. Proceeds benefit Scotts Mills School PTCC. Silverton Cemetery Association
1 p.m., Silverton Cemetery, 809 Railway St. Silverton Cemetery Association’s annual meeting. All welcome. Refreshments follow business meeting.
Sunday, April 27
Christopher Wicks Concert
3 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 500 N Second St., Silverton. Organ music composed by Franz Tunder and chamber music with piano composed by Christopher Wicks, with Stephanie Barth on violin and Tommi Leinonen on cello. Admission by free-will offering. christophermw@wavecable.com
Monday, April 28
Vigil for Peace
2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Towne Square Park, Silverton. Silverton People for Peace gather to advocate for peace, social justice issues on all levels of society. Open to all.
Main Street Redevelopment
5:30 p.m., Silverton City Hall. Main Street Development and Downtown Plaza Park Task Force. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-873-5321, silverton.or.us
Wednesday, April 30
Visible Mending
6 - 7:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library. Mavis Leahy has fabric trim, embroidery floss, thread, needles and scissors needed to focus on repairing or enhancing items. All supplies provided, but bring a project to work on if you like. Signup: 503-873-8796.
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The True Story Behind the Easter Holiday
April 20th will be Resurrection Sunday or what most folks today know as Easter. It will be celebrated by many as a day of Easter eggs and Easter bunnies. But this holiday marks the celebration of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What follows is The Easter Story as recounted in the last few chapters of The Gospel of Mark I’ve had to edit it for space, and so, I highly recommend that you read the entire story in the Bible.
Mark 14:46 Then they laid their hands on Him and took Him. 48 Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to take Me? I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.”
50 Then they forsook Him and fled.
Mark 14:53 And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes.
Mark 14:55 Now the chief priests and all the council sought testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none. For many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies did not agree.
Mark 14:61 …Again the high priest asked Him, saying to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” Jesus said, “I am. …”
Mark 14:63 Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, “What further need do we have of witnesses? You have heard the blasphemy! What do you think?” And they all condemned Him to be deserving of death.
Mark 14:65 Then some began to spit on Him, and to blindfold Him, and to beat Him, and to say to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers struck Him with the palms of their hands.
Mark 15:1 Immediately, in the morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council; and they bound Jesus, led Him away, and delivered Him to Pilate. Then Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” He answered and said to him, “It is as you say.”
12 Pilate answered and said to them again, “What then do you want me to do with Him whom you call the King of the Jews?” 13 So they cried out again, “Crucify Him!” 14 Then Pilate said to them, “Why, what evil has He done?” But they cried out all the more, “Crucify
Him!”
15 So Pilate, wanting to gratify the crowd, … delivered Jesus, after he had scourged Him, to be crucified.
Mark 15:17 And they clothed Him with purple; and they twisted a crown of thorns, put it on His head, 18 and began to salute Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!” 19
Likewise the chief priests also, mocking among themselves with the scribes, said, “He saved others; Himself He cannot save. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe.” Even those who were crucified with Him reviled Him.
And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and breathed His last.
So when the centurion, who stood opposite Him, saw that He cried out like this and breathed His last, he said, “Truly this Man was the Son of God!”
Now when evening had come, because it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath, Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. 46 Then he bought fine linen, took Him down, and wrapped Him in the linen. And he laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn out of the rock, and rolled a stone against the door.
“But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples—and Peter—that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you.”
Then they struck Him on the head with a reed and spat on Him; and bowing the knee, they worshiped Him. 20 And when they had mocked Him, they took the purple off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him out to crucify Him.
22 And they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull. 23 Then they gave Him wine mingled with myrrh to drink, but He did not take it.
Mark 15:25 Now it was the third hour, and they crucified Him. 26 And the inscription of His accusation was written above: THE KING OF THE JEWS. 27 With Him they also crucified two robbers, one on His right and the other on His left. 28 So the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “And He was numbered with the transgressors.”
Mark 15:29 And those who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save Yourself, and come down from the cross!”
Mark 16:1 Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they said among themselves, “Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away—for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.
Mark 16:6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples—and Peter—that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you.”
Mark 16:8 So they went out quickly and fled from the tomb, for they trembled and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
Mark 16:9 Now when He rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven
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demons. 10 She went and told those who had been with Him, as they mourned and wept. 11 And when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.
Mark 16:14 Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Mark 16:19 So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.
Thus begins the Christian faith. Jesus Christ died for the sins of all who will believe in Him. Then He rose from the dead. He is alive right now, and He welcomes you to repent and believe in Him. If you would like to speak with me concerning this Good News, please call me at 971-370-0967. I’m happy to meet with you.
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purchasing seeds and seedlings with little to no forethought about how many plants you will need, what kinds thrive in your area or where exactly you will plant them. But that kind of spontaneity can be a mistake – according to Ray Temple, a retired biologist and life-long vegetable gardener – who suggests that time spent planning a garden, in late winter or early spring, will not only increase its success but your enjoyment of the experience as well.
What to plant?
According to Temple, the first question to ask yourself is, “What will we actually eat from a garden? Then, that shapes everything downstream.”
something you will want to eat.
“When we lived in Silverton… we grew fava beans,” he remembered. “And I found out, the kids didn’t like them. But gardening is not a static endeavor. You go out and try stuff.”
When to plant?
Once you have established what you are going to plant, you need to make a schedule of what needs to go into the ground when.
“Done well, you can kind of sequence your planting,” Temple said. “If you keep careful notes, it’ll become kind of an art.”
Information about planting for your
(www.extension.oregonstate.edu/mg), on individual seed packets and in the garden manual, Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades, which Temple highly recommends.
“It’s an excellent publication,” he pointed out. “It talks about soil amendments and growing instructions. Then, if you have the Master Gardener’s [website] that gives you access to real people.”
Because there are gardening decisions that must be faced every step of the way.
“You need to decide what plants you’re going to grow from seed and what you’re going to get from the nursery,” Temple said, then you must research whether
tomatoes, squash and melons.
“You’re really asking, is it warm enough?” Temple said. “So, pay attention to the planting instructions on the packet.” And use them to make a detailed schedule of exactly what type of plant, in what form, will be planted and when.
Where to plant?
Once your list of plants is compiled, it’s time to choose a garden site, one of the most important decisions a gardener will make.
“You’re looking for a spot that gets plenty of sun,” Temple said. “And that won’t be shaded out in five years.”
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You should also avoid any areas that are perennially wet.
“But you want a plan for water,” Temple added, explaining that the best method for watering plants is a drip irrigation system. “Because, a bucket brigade? I don’t think so!”
And overhead watering, via sprinkler, does not address the diverse water needs of a garden and can lead to disease.
“Then think about how you’re going to organize,” Temple said. “The best is in units – raised beds, rows or zones.” Or a combination of all three.
Finally, once the format is established, Temple suggests having your soil evaluated to determine how much and what type of amendments are needed.
“Amending the soil early is an important thing to do,” Temple said, particularly if the home is a new one with soil that was recently disturbed.
“That soil is going to be terrible,” Temple confirmed. “But there is good information at the Extension Service about soil amendment.”
Planting in early spring
Once the soil is prepared, you are ready to begin planting root vegetables, greens and peas directly into the garden in early spring, but you must wait to plant seedlings like tomatoes, squash and melons until the soil has warmed and the threat of an overnight frost has passed.
“A soil thermometer for $14 or so at a nursery is handy to figuring out whether you should put a particular seed in the ground,” Temple said. “But maybe you start some seeds under lights before you put them out.”
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Deterring pests
Once your seeds begin to sprout, it’s important to monitor for slugs – which are a problem during the early spring –or, better yet, prior to planting, place a copper barrier around each plant.
“A passive deterrent is best,” Temple said of this method, which has proved successful in the past. Adding, “You can also look into companion planting.”
That’s a method of gardening that discourages pests and encourages pollinators through the addition of certain flowers and herbs like basil, marigolds, nasturtium, rosemary, mint, dill, chives and sunflowers.
Fertilizing
As your plants continue to grow, it is also necessary to begin fertilizing the soil around them.
“I use an organic fertilizer mix of bone meal, trace elements and lime,” Temple
said. Adding that, once again, it is important to “look at the seed packet instructions, which tell you when to fertilize and with what.”
“Like anything,” Temple said, “the more you know about the plants you’re going to manage, the better you’ll do.”
Setting up a watering system
The same is true when it comes to watering – each plant has a different need.
“I think drip is the way to go,” Temple said, explaining how the various attachments – drippers, misters and sprinklers – allow gardeners to tailor each watering system to the plants they grow.
“Soaker hoses work great,” Temple added, “but they degrade after a couple of seasons.”
And no matter what system you choose, you will need timers.
“That’s really key to having your garden taken care of in the summer,” Temple said. It’s a process that can seem overwhelming in its complexity, but Temple suggests visiting the Dig Corp website (www. digcorp.com) which provides a wealth of information and videos on everything from basic systems for container gardens to complex systems for large gardens.
“One thing to keep in mind… whatever brand you buy, you have to buy the same fittings,” Temple cautioned. “But it helps with disease problems, saves water and you can hook it up to timers.”
Looking forward to summer
With so many steps involved in putting in a vegetable garden it can feel overwhelming, which is why Temple suggests keeping notes along the way.
“Like, why did it fail? Was it something I did? Did they not get enough water? Any of those you can rectify,” Temple said.
Planning
Write in your garden journal throughout the growing season.
Prepare garden soil for spring planting. Incorporate generous amounts of organic materials and other amendments, using the results of a soil analysis as a guide.
Prepare raised beds in areas where cold soils and poor drainage are a continuing problem. Incorporate generous amounts (at least 2 inches) of organic materials. Use a soil thermometer to help you know when to plant vegetables. When the soil is consistently above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, some warm season vegetables (beans, sweet corn) can be planted.
Maintenance and cleanup
Allow foliage of spring-flowering bulbs to brown and die down before removing.
Apply commercial fertilizers, manure or compost to cane, bush (gooseberries, currants, and blueberries), and trailing berries.
Place compost or decomposed manure around perennial vegetables, such as asparagus and rhubarb.
Cut back ornamental grasses to a few inches above the ground.
Cover transplants to protect against late spring frosts.
This is an optimum time to fertilize lawns. Apply 1 pound nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn. Reduce risks of runoff into local waterways by not fertilizing just prior to rain, and not overirrigating so that water runs off the
lawn and onto the sidewalk or street. De-thatch and renovate lawns.
If moss has been a problem, scratch the surface before seeding with perennial ryegrass.
Prune and shape or thin springblooming shrubs and trees after blossoms fade.
Planting and propagation
Plant gladioli, hardy transplants of alyssum, phlox and marigolds, if weather and soil conditions permit.
It’s a great time to start a vegetable garden. Among the vegetables you can plant, consider: broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, chives, endive, leeks, lettuce, peas, radishes, rhubarb, rutabagas, spinach and turnips.
Pest monitoring and management
Use chemical controls only when necessary and only after thoroughly reading the pesticide label. First consider cultural, then physical and biological controls. Choose the least-toxic options, and use them judiciously. Some examples include insecticidal soaps, horticultural oils, botanical insecticides, and organic and synthetic pesticides.
Clean up hiding places for slugs sowbugs and millipedes. Least toxic management options for slugs include barriers and traps. Baits are also available for slug control; use caution around pets. Read and follow all label directions prior to using baits or any other chemical control.
Monitor strawberries for spittlebugs and aphids; if present, wash off with water or
use insecticidal soap as a contact spray. Follow label directions.
If necessary, spray apples and pears for scab when buds appear.
Cut and remove weeds
Weed seedlings are vulnerable to hoeing, hand pulling or rototilling. Mature weeds are more difficult to remove. Weed early and often near the garden to remove potential sources of plant disease.
Use floating row covers to keep insects
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such as beet leaf miners, cabbage maggot adult flies, and carrot rust flies away from susceptible crops.
Help prevent damping off of seedlings by providing adequate ventilation.
Manage weeds while they are small and actively growing with light cultivation or herbicides. Once the weed has gone to bud, herbicides are less effective.
Spray stone fruits such as cherries, plums, peaches and apricots, for brown rot blossom blight, if necessary.
Chances are good that you’ve seen at least one drainage swale, those depressions in the ground – often filled with vegetation and rocks – used to collect runoff from roofs, sidewalks, parking lots or walkways rather than sending it directly into storm drains or creeks.
“The soil and plants are used to filter and treat the water by removing pollutants or converting pollutants to less toxic forms,” Laura Antonson – a landscape designer and owner of Laurus Designs in Silverton – said. “It also allows the water to infiltrate into the soil and reduce flooding.”
Otherwise known as rain gardens, detention ponds or stormwater planters, drainage swales have become a common feature of new commercial buildings and site improvements, thanks to requirements by many municipalities. But they can benefit the home gardener too, not only capturing runoff, but providing additional habitats for birds, butterflies and bees as well.
Gardening for Rain
“There are so many options with plants and rock, and some people use snags and logs to increase habitat value,” Antonson said. “We have a rain garden in our front yard that allows about half our roof runoff to infiltrate into the ground instead of being piped into the street. It’s also planted with edible plants like huckleberries, currants (the deer love them as much as the kids), rhubarb, and Saskatoon. It used to have plants in the bottom like lupine, camas, iris, and blue-eyed grass, but my kids love to walk through it so now we use small river rock to keep the soil in place.”
Information abounds for those who would like to create their own backyard rain garden including the printable, “Oregon Rain Garden Guide,” found at https:// seagrant.oregonstate.edu/sgpubs/oregonrain-garden-guide/.
“Another option is reaching out to a licensed engineer or landscape architect if you have concerns about installing a rain garden on your property,” Antonson said. Because, while it may seem easy “to dig a hole and create a rain garden, there are
some extremely important factors to keep in mind.”
Distance
“You must make sure to maintain enough distance from your house or building when locating the rain garden because you do not want to undermine your foundation.”
Location
“You will also need to locate your utilities – the last thing you want is to hit a buried water or sewer line!”
Drainage
“A rain garden should be able to drain completely within 24 hours. For example, do not locate it in an area that is naturally wet from a seep or spring and does not drain.”
Overflow
“If we have a large rain event and the depression fills up, it needs somewhere to go other than towards a structure. For example, my rain garden edge is slightly higher on my house side, but lower by the sidewalk so if it fills up, it will overflow towards the sidewalk into the rest of my yard.”
Planting
“Most rain gardens and swales have two or three moisture zones with the bottom being the wettest and the top being dry. It’s important to use plants in the bottom of the rain garden that can survive being continually submerged throughout the winter… Native plants are a good start like red twig dogwood, red-flowering currant, snowberry, evergreen huckleberry, Oregon grape, kinnikinnick, and many sedges, rushes, and perennial flowers.”
Maintenance
“General weeding, pruning and mulching will help keep the rain garden looking nice. I recommend using mulch only on the sides and top otherwise it floats away. Using rock in the bottom… is a good alternative… do a little research on plants for maintenance before any aggressive pruning.”
As you can see, there is more to drainage swales than meets the eye.
“I could write a volume of books on stormwater,” Antonson confirmed. But, like so many gardening trends, it’s often best if you just get out there and try it.
Landscape architect Laura Antonson’s front yard rain garden. COURTESY LAURA ANTONSON
Kenneth Davenport
Kenneth Monroe Davenport –“Kenny” – was born in Silverton, Oregon to John Henry “Hank” Jr. and Eloise (Ebbert) Davenport. He grew up on the family farm where hunting, fishing and hard work were just part of the normal daily activities.
Sept. 22, 1947 –Dec. 21, 2024
He raised livestock and showed Border Cheviot sheep in 4-H and FFA. He attended Victor Point School and graduated from Silverton High School in 1965. He went on to college at OIT in Klamath Falls where he graduated as a heavy equipment diesel mechanic. After college he farmed, logged, and worked on heavy equipment in his shop.
Kenny loved to ‘BS’ with old and new friends, enjoyed attending gun shows, rarely turned down a fishing trip and was always game for a quick trip to the casino. At the time of his death he was still raising Wagyu cattle at Kow Kamp Ranch which has been used for farming by the Davenport family since 1851. He was very proud of this family legacy and hoped that it would continue for many
Peter Joseph Weinacht
Peter Joseph Weinacht, age 80, passed away quietly in his home at Mount Angel Towers on March 2, 2025.
Peter, born Feb. 2, 1945, was the only son of Peter and Marie Weinacht, growing up with four sisters on the family farm in Woodburn, Oregon. He was a lifelong resident of the Mount Angel / Woodburn area and worked on the dairy farm until the time of his parents passing. Peter started school at the McKee Grade School and went on to graduate from Mt. Angel Prep in 1963. An avid sports fan and golfer, Peter managed the Woodburn Golf Course for many years as groundskeeper and could be seen making the rounds with friends on a regular basis. Pete also followed the Portland
more generations.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sharon; daughters, Tanya and Bobbi (Pete); grandsons, Tanner and Alex (Anne); greatgrandson, Parker; brother, Earl Davenport; many nieces and nephews; several acquired family members; dogs, Barney and Jack; and his granddog, Brook.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ann Vasconi; and his brother, John Henry Davenport III.
Kenny’s favorite sarcastic statement was, “It will feel better when it quits hurting.” His family is so grateful that his illness was short and that he was blessed to leave this world before he really started hurting.
Kenny requested no services but said it would be OK to drink a red beer in his honor at Tiny’s Tavern.
“DIED” is the single word Kenny thought would be sufficient for his obituary, however, the single word does not describe the impact he had on his family or the love they feel for him.
Feb. 2, 1945 – March 2, 2025
Trailblazers and Oregon State teams, and loved to talk about sports to any and all.
Peter was preceded in death by two sisters, Sr. Joann Weinacht, and Dorothy Hettwer. He is survived by his sisters, Irene Butsch, of Mount Angel and Evelyn Bott, of Shakopee, Minnesota.
Peter had a strong, simple faith and enjoyed doing small things for others; he was a long-time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Services were held on March 14 at St. Mary Catholic Church, with Rosary and Mass, followed by Graveside Service at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel.
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Recused Judges pulled from Juetten
By Stephen Floyd
A Marion County Circuit Court judge has recused himself and all other local judges from hearing a wrongful death lawsuit against Marion County related to the murder of a Silverton-area man in 2021.
On March 7, Judge Tracy Prall signed an order recusing local judges in The Estate of Travis Juetten vs. Marion County
The order said Prall “believes the entire bench of the Marion County Circuit Court will have conflict in the above matter” and that an out-of-county judge should hear the case. The order said Prall will still be the assigned judge for administrative purposes.
The Office of the State Court Administrator will look for an appropriate judge to assign to the lawsuit, according to court records. A status check hearing has been set for Aug. 8 to confirm an assignment has been made.
This comes as both parties wait for a judge to decide whether or the case falls outside the statute of limitations and should be dismissed.
The family of Travis Juetten filed suit Dec. 2, 2024, for $3.4 million, claiming the prime suspect in Juetten’s killing was improperly allowed out on court supervision at the time.
Juetten, 26, was stabbed to death Aug. 13, 2021, in his home in Howell Prairie by an
unknown intruder. Detectives later identified Cody Michael Ray, 30, of Salem, as a prime suspect, however, Ray was never indicted because he killed himself in an unrelated incident Sept. 28, 2021.
The suit said Ray was on zero-tolerance probation at the time of the killing. Plaintiffs accuse the county of wrongfully neglecting to detain Ray despite multiple alleged violations.
The county filed a motion to dismiss Jan. 10, arguing the statute of limitations for the suit ran out Aug. 13, 2024. The motion argued state law limits wrongful death filings to three years after an incident.
In a Feb. 5 response, plaintiffs argued a different set of statutes apply to public agencies and plaintiffs are allowed to file up to three years after they learn of alleged negligence. Juetten’s family learned of Ray’s alleged association with the case April 30, 2024, in a meeting with detectives and prosecutors.
A related suit was filed against the county by Juetten’s wife, Jamilyn Juetten, on Dec. 30, 2024. She is seeking $8 million for injuries sustained in the attack.
The county had yet to respond to this second suit as of press time. On March 19 Prall similarly recused all local judges from that case.
Seven years for death of Silverton man
By Stephen Floyd
A Dallas man has been sentenced to almost seven years in prison after pleading guilty to fatally injuring a Silverton man during an assault last year.
Junior Benjamin Brown, 23, pleaded guilty March 20 in Marion County Circuit Court to first-degree manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence in the death of Garett James Vinson, 25, of Silverton.
Brown was sentenced to six years and 10 months in prison and three years of postprison supervision.
He was also convicted of a probation violation in a separate case related to a 2022 conviction for assaulting his sister while intoxicated, and his penalty was included in the overall sentence.
Brown was arrested July 15, 2024, after authorities received reports that afternoon of a man experiencing a cardiac event on the 900 block of N. Second St. First responders
found Vinson unresponsive and investigation revealed he died from injuries sustained in an altercation with Brown, according to the Silverton Police Department.
Court records said the assault may have occurred the night before and that controlled substances were likely involved. Brown was also accused of tampering with Vinson’s body to conceal evidence of a crime, according to charging documents.
Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy, with the Marion County District Attorney’s Office, said they believe Brown’s sentence was “an acceptable outcome for this senseless case.
“We wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Garett Vinson, who was clearly beloved,” said Murphy.
Vinson left behind a pregnant wife who gave birth to their son three months after the attack, according to social media.
$1,399,000 Secluded country living with remodeled, beautiful interior. 27.7 Acres, located between Silverton and Salem, forest and river views. 2658 sqft, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, possiblity for dual living. Salem. Listed by Jackson Sherwood 971-343-2475 MLS#825174
$825,000 Love a creek view? 212' Abiqua Creek Frontage, one level home, 1920 sqft and a separate shop w/ full bath. Silverton. Donna Paradis 503-851-0998 MLS#824419
$795,000 Rare find in Mt. Angel. Movie room with built-in projector & screen, real hardwood floors, tankless water heater, oversized garage. 3 bed, 3.5 ba, 2968 sqft. Donna Paradis 503-851-0998 MLS#826550
$654,000 New Construction, one story w/ covered patio. Modern finishes, 1821 sqft, 3 bed, 2 bath, custom tile shower in master. Silverton. David Leikem 503-991-0293 MLS#824435
$409,900 Potential awaits with 2 outbuildings, one is a bonus room or office. 4 bed, 2 bath, 1512 sqft with charming features. Silverton. Valerie Kofstad 503-871-1667 MLS#824615
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$462,500 Great room w/ wall of windows, vaulted ceilings, custom cabinetry, hardwood floors. 3 bed, 2 bath, 1632 sqft. Mt. Angel. Donna Paradis 503-851-0998 MLS#823570
$345,000 Quiet setting and open-floor plan. Single level home with vaulted ceilings. 3 bed, 2 ba, 1512 sqft. Silverton. Valerie Kofstad 503-871-1667 MLS#826719
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Building on a legacy
The hits just keep on coming from the Silverton girls basketball program. The Foxes took third at the OSAA Class 5A state tournament at Linfield after falling to Mid-Willamette Conference league rival South Albany in the semifinals.
The Foxes won the state title in 2024, took fourth in 2023 and have a 49-5 league record with two titles and a 71-14 overall record under third-year coach Alyssa Ogle. And it goes back even further. Ogle served four years under Tal Wold with the Foxes and the team made it to Gill for the state tournament three out of the four years, with the fourth year shattered by COVID-19.
“I am so grateful and happy for this team,” Ogle told Our Town. “We spend a lot of time together working on team bonding, culture, and building something beyond the scoreboard. I was very pleased with how our team developed and we have a lot to celebrate from this season. We always want kids to have success, but we want them more importantly to leave our program or leave the season having fun and taking away more than just basketball.”
Hadley Craig, who transferred to the Foxes from Central, scored 51 points and added a tournament-high 31 rebounds for Silverton. She hit 14 of 18 free throws and was tied for fourth in the tourney with 8 steals. Brooklyn Pfeifer (6 for 8) and Grace Hayashida (8 for 15) both finished in the top 10 in field goal percentage. Allie Mansur was one of the “iron women” of the tourney, playing in 93 of a possible 96 minutes.
Craig and Hayashida were named first-team all-stars by the Mid-Willamette coaches, with Mansur earning a second team spot and Pfeifer and Marley Wertz receiving honorable mention. Craig, Hayashida and Pfeifer all graduate, with next year’s squad likely shifting the spotlight to Mansur, Wertz, Ashlyn Davisson, Maggie Davisson
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“When you end a season, it is tough because I love these kids, and I will miss the seniors and this team overall,” Ogle said. ”I try to not think of basketball until after Spring Break. It is bittersweet but also it does leave me excited to be able to coach our returners and see what is next for the Foxes. We will have some strong senior leadership next season and that excites me. The summer will be big for us this year and we will get back on the grind to do everything we can to have a successful season next year.”
Silverton boys basketball: The Foxes finished 15-10 overall and 11-7 in the MidWillamette Conference under first-year coach David Morgan. Silverton finished fifth in league play and advanced to the first round of the state playoffs before falling to perennial power Wilsonville.
“I thought we had a good season,” Morgan told Our Town. “I had a great group of guys that made coming to practice every day enjoyable. At the beginning of the year, we made team goals that centered around our theme: Play BIG (Brothers In Grit). First off, we wanted to take care of one another and grow together as a family. Secondly, we wanted to play hard and be a team that was known for our gritty play. I think we succeeded on both those points. We had plenty of success in the wins and losses, but I am more proud of the success we had in accomplishing those goals.”
The Foxes earned six spots on the alltournament team: Brody Kuenzi was a firstteamer, despite missing the final four games with a calf injury. Tristan Keopadapsy was second team, with Elisha Short, Sam Haugen, Sawyer Teeney and Luke Horner receiving honorable mention. Only Haugen and Horner return from that group.
Moffatt honored: Kennedy AD Kevin Moffatt received the state award of merit for Oregon from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association at the March 15 state athletics directors conference. The annual award is provided by the NIAAA to a member in each state for dedication to high school and middle school athletics. The honoree must have demonstrated contributions to educationbased athletics at local and state levels. Kennedy has coached the Trojans to 3 state baseball titles and consistently fields teams across all sports that average 3.0 or above in cumulative GPA. Moffatt, a Silverton resident, is in his 20th year as athletic director and baseball coach at Kennedy. He also guides the middle school athletic department. Kennedy has won the OSAA Cup for Class 2A, which combines athletics, academics and sportsmanship, six times. Kennedy basketball: Jissel Garza and Grace Traeger of Kennedy were named second team all-Tri-River Conference for girls basketball. Kendall Ifenuk and Paityn Garcia received honorable mention for the Trojans, who finished 7-9 in league play and 10-15 overall. Brandon Susich of the Kennedy boys team was named second team, while Kody Graves and Jacob Taylor received honorable mention. The Trojans were 12-15 overall, 7-9 in conference play. Alumni watch: Former Foxes all-state player Kyleigh Brown had a productive first season at Portland State. Brown, a 5-8 guard, finished second in scoring for the Vikings at 9.8 points per game while appearing in 27 of 28 games and starting 13 times. She was third on the team in minutes (29.1 per game), tied for second in rebounds (91), third in assists (55) and third in 3-pointers. The Vikings finished 4-24 overall and 1-17 in the Big Sky Conference.
Sports Datebook
Tuesday, April 1
Boys Tennis
4 p.m. Silverton vs Sprague Baseball
5 p.m. Silverton vs Redmond Softball
5 p.m. Silverton vs Sprague
Boys Volleyball
7 p.m. Silverton vs South Salem
Wednesday, April 2
Track & Field
4 p.m. Kennedy vs Gervais Softball
5 p.m. Kennedy vs Colton
Thursday, April 3
Girls Tennis
4 p.m. Silverton vs Stayton
Baseball
4:30 p.m. Kennedy vs Knappa Softball
5 p.m. Kennedy vs Knappa
Friday, April 4
Softball
5 p.m. Kennedy vs Country Christian/ North Clackamas
Christian
Tuesday, April 8
Girls Tennis
4 p.m. Silverton vs Dallas
Softball
5 p.m. Silverton vs LaSalle Prep
Boys Volleyball
7 p.m. Silverton vs McKay
Wednesday, April 9
Softball
5 p.m. Kennedy vs Salem Academy
Thursday, April 10
Boys Tennis
4 p.m. Silverton vs West Albany Baseball
4:30 p.m. Kennedy vs Nestucca
Friday, April 11
Baseball
5 p.m. Silverton vs Crescent Valley Softball
5 p.m. Kennedy vs St. Paul
Monday, April 14
Softball
5 p.m. Kennedy vs Perrydale
Tuesday, April 15
Girls Tennis
4 p.m. Silverton vs Corvallis
Baseball
4:30 p.m. Kennedy vs Country Christian/ North Clackamas Christian
Boys Volleyball
7 p.m. Silverton vs Cascade
Wednesday, April 16
Softball
5 p.m. Silverton vs West Albany
Thursday, April 17
Track & Field
4 p.m. Special District
2 @ Kennedy
Boys Tennis
4 p.m. Silverton vs Lebanon
Boys Volleyball
7 p.m. Silverton vs McNary
Friday, April 18
Baseball
4:30 p.m. Kennedy vs Country Christian/ North Clackamas
Christian
5 p.m. Silverton vs McKay
Monday, April 21
Baseball
4:30 p.m. Kennedy vs Western Christian
5 p.m. Silverton vs Central
Softball
5 p.m. Silverton vs South Albany
5 p.m. Kennedy vs Country Christian/ North Clackamas Christian
Tuesday, April 22
Girls Tennis
4 p.m. Silverton vs Central/Kings Valley Charter
Boys Volleyball
7 p.m. Silverton vs Sprague
Wednesday, April 23
Softball
5 p.m. Silverton vs Dallas
Thursday, April 24
Boys Tennis
4 p.m. Silverton vs Crescent Valley
Friday, April 25
Baseball
4:30 p.m. Kennedy vs Western Christian
Monday, April 28
Baseball
4:30 p.m. Kennedy vs Salem Academy
5 p.m. Silverton vs Corvallis
Tuesday, April 29
Girls Tennis
4 p.m. Silverton vs South Albany
Boys Volleyball
7 p.m. Silverton vs Santiam Christian/ South Albany/West Albany
Wednesday, April 30
Track & Field
3:30 p.m. Silverton vs South Albany/West Albany
Baseball
5 p.m. Silverton vs Dallas
Softball
5 p.m. Kennedy vs Western Christian
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Second in State: 50 yd fly
Tenth in State: 100 yd back
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The following is an unpaid ad for carpenters, electricians, plumbers, mechanics and others who know how to fix cars and do home improvement projects.
Faithful readers know of my ineptitude when it comes to home improvement projects and car repairs. It is easy for me to get too far out over my toolbox when trying to fix something. It always takes me three times as long as it takes a professional, and costs many times more to fix what I have messed up. Note the recent $50 project to change the timing chain tensioner in our car that turned into a $1,500 repair.
If I were smart, I would peruse the ads in Our Town, pick up the phone and call one of the pros who could fix up the house or car in a jiffy and for far less than it would cost to salvage my mistakes. But I’m not. Smart, that is.
If I even think I have a glimmer of a chance of doing a project without
turning it into a dog’s breakfast – sorry for the technical jargon – I’ll try it. Only after I mess it up will I call someone to fix it.
You might say I do it to make our marriage better. I recently listened to a CD that a marriage expert produced. In it was a section on how guys think. It was short.
For example, a guy looks at a car and says to himself, “I have some wrenches and stuff, so I can fix it.”
It might take a master mechanic with decades of experience to diagnose and fix a problem, but a guy – me – will watch a couple of YouTube videos, dive in and start turning wrenches.
On that same CD, the speaker advised wives to let their husbands give projects a try. One of two things will happen, he said.
First, the husband may actually fix the problem, in which case his ego will get a huge boost. I remember successfully doing a brake job on one of our cars, and you would have thought that I had cured cancer. I walked around the house pointing at future projects and announcing: “I can fix that.”
Second, the husband – me – could turn the project into a disaster. This would accomplish nothing in a practical sense, but it would demonstrate to the husband that his wife had faith in him. A little bit of faith goes a long way. And if he made a hash of things it would provide a heaping helping of humility, which everyone needs.
Which brings me to our latest home improvement project: changing the light fixture over the dining room table.
For years, we had a light that looked like an eighth-grade shop class had made it. It was fine as long as you didn’t look too closely. My wife and I went on a quest and found a new one in a store’s bargain bin that would fit the bill.
The short version of the story: I (we) did it.
The long version: It took two trips to the hardware store, most of a Saturday afternoon and part of a Sunday afternoon and provided our Japanese exchange student with a colorful new vocabulary.
But when that last light bulb was screwed in, I hugged my wife – who actually did most of the work – and admonished our exchange student to forget the colorful new vocabulary he had just heard and made an announcement I often make: “It may not be perfect, but I like the doneness of it.”
Carl Sampson is a freelance writer and editor. He lives in Stayton.
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Bands, artists, personal karaoke CDs, books, restoring VHS video to DVD. Old cassettes, reel-to-reel & 8-track cassettes restored to CD. Call Harold 503-391-7406.
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GOT STUFF YOU WANT GONE? From yard debris to scrap metal. From garage sale left overs to rental clear outs. We repurpose, recycle, reuse, or donate what we can. Call and find out what we can do for you. $20 Minimum. Call Keith 503502-3462.
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 Mount Angel High School Student Jacob Taylor Jacob is being recognized for exemplifying the value; integrity. He embodies this value by showing integrity both in and out of school. Those around him say he is patient, compassionate, and encouraging. Teachers say that Jacob will take time out of his day to help others, even when no one else seems to be around.
#T2857 WELL MAINTAINED 55+ HOME $115,000 IMPROVED PRICE! Well maintained manufactured home with tons of yard space. Located in the desirable 55 and over community, Silverton Mobile Estates. Plenty of storage with builtins and 3 sheds. 2 driveways with 2 separate car ports. Large main suite with bathroom and walk-in closet. 2 full bathrooms with walk in showers. Mini-splits and forced air HVAC systems. Leaf guard gutter system and other updates through-out. Don’t wait!! Call Becky at ext. 313 (WVMLS#823771)
#T2868 CREEK FRONTAGE
$1,449,000 WATCH ABIQUA CREEK RUN BY FROM INSIDE YOUR HOME! This 1.48 acre property sits along the year round Abiqua Creek just 5 miles east of downtown Silverton. Quiet rural setting of upper-end homes with acreage. Rock wall and rock stairs accesses nice swimming hole. Entire home, garage, and property remodeled in 2024 w/ custom everything. Balcony bedroom suite on 2nd level overlooking creek. A large walk-in closet, kitchenette, amazing bath with heated floors, and large steam shower. Request list of amenities. Call Michael at ext. 314 (WVMLS#826489)
#T2860 FURNISHED BEACH HOUSE 2 BR, 1 BA 832 sqft. Lincoln City. Call Kirsten at ext. 326 $420,000 (WVMLS#824660)
#T2856 CORNER LOT 3 BR, 2.5 BA 2034 sqft. Mt. Angel Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 $494,000 (WVMLS#823593) SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
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#T2859 FANTASTIC LOCATION 3 BR, 2.5 BA 1590 sqft 1.8 Acres. Silverton. Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 $689,500 (WVMLS#824492)
#T2838 HOME ON THE HILL 3 BR, 2.5 BA 2112 sqft 7.12 Acres. Silverton. Call Michael at ext. 314 $729,900 (WVMLS#819011)
#T2849 WONDERFUL SINGLE LEVEL 3 BR, 2.5 BA 1842 sqft 1.74 Acres. Silverton. Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 $698,700 (WVMLS#821912)
#T2866 HOME, ACREAGE & OFFICE SPACE 3 BR, 3 BA 2252 sqft 6.68 Acres Call Chuck at ext. 325. Silverton. $799,000 (WVMLS#826058)
NEW! – #T2868 CREEK FRONTAGE 2 BR, 2 BA 2029 sqft 1.48 Acres Call Michael at ext. 314 $1,449,000 (WVMLS#826489)
#T2862 SILVER CLIFF ESTATES $359,000 Open floor plan with formal living and family room, vaulted ceilings, nice amenities. Lots of storage in this home, you will love this layout. Newer decks, partially fenced yard, attached carport with storage shed for extra storage. This home is ready for the new owner! Come view today! HOA is $85 a month. Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 (WVMLS#825158)
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#T2864 MULTI-USE BUILDING 3862 sqft. Silverton. Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 or Michael at ext. 314 $650,000 (WVMLS#825970)
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#T2827 GREAT OPPORTUNITY 1.66 Acres. Salem. Call Whitney at ext. 320 or Mike at ext. 312 $194,000 (WVMLS#817231)
NEW! – #T2869 BUILDABLE LOT 1.35 Acres Call Michael at ext. 314 $450,000 (WVMLS#826488)
#T2864 MULTI-USE BUILDING $650,000
What a great opportunity to own a multi-use building steps away from the downtown core. Completely remodeled commercial building, currently used as a Cross Fit Gym and a retail space. 3862 sqft that can be utilized for one tenant or potential for additional tenants. 5 large bay doors, plus several access doors to this space. Open floor plan, plus separate office space in the retail area. 2 separate half bathrooms that can be used in both spaces. Every square inch of this building has been improved! Call Meredith at ext. 324, Ryan at ext. 322 or Michael at ext. 314 (WVMLS#825970)
