S ERVING THE S ILVERTON A REA S INCE 1880 50 C ENTS ● A U NIQUE E DITION OF THE S TATESMAN J OURNAL V OL . 135, N O . 35 W EDNESDAY , A UGUST 17, 2016 SILVERTONAPPEAL.COM SCOTTS MILLS TURNS 100 PHOTOS BY ANNA REED/STATESMAN JOURNAL Patty Pike, the secretary of the Scotts Mills Area Historical Society, reads off some history of the town and its jail during a celebration for the centennial of Scotts Mills on Sunday. History is celebrated SILVERTON APPEAL TRIBUNE On Aug. 14, residents gathered to celebrate its first century as an in- corporated city with horse-drawn wagon rides, vintage cars, farm equip- ment and fire trucks on display and a homecoming potluck. Members of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office participated in the dedication of the old Scotts Mills jail, which is adjacent to the historical museum. A potluck picnic in the city park and an anniversary program followed. More photos, Life in the Valley, 4A A woman walks through the historical jail during a celebration for the centennial of Scotts Mills. Silver Falls shuffles three administrators School board votes to add new campus CHRISTENA BROOKS SPECIAL TO THE APPEAL TRIBUNE CHRISTENA BROOKS SPECIAL TO THE APPEAL TRIBUNE A 1-acre piece of land adjoining Sil- verton High School is now under con- tract with the Silver Falls School Dis- trict. The school board voted Aug. 8 to pay $290,000 to buy the lot at 617 Grant Street. In discussion this summer, board members mentioned using the land for parking of for future facilities. The land abuts campus and was brought to the board’s attention because the owners had signed a right of first refusal with the district. At the Aug. 8 meeting, Supt. Andy Bellando was authorized to enter into an earnest money agreement with proper- ty owners Lori Douglas and David Moul- ter. He’ll complete the deal, only re-ap- proaching the board if costs to the dis- trict rise more than 10 percent. Curriculum Director Linda Myers’ departure to the Salem-Keizer School District this summer sparked a shuf- fling of staff less than a month before classes begin Sept. 6. Longtime Eugene Field School Prin- cipal Jennifer Hannan has been hired as Silver Falls’ new Director of Teaching and Learning, a job that entails choosing textbooks, setting guidelines and re- searching and recommending teaching Fine art fest decorates Silverton park ANNETTE UTZ FOR THE STAYTON MAIL A feast for the eyes, and all the senses, will be coming to Coolidge- McClaine Park in Silverton this weekend for the 16th annual Silver- ton Fine Arts Festival. Over 80 artists will have their work on display, including paint- ings, pottery, fiber, jewelry and other media. There will also be a variety of art demonstrations and hands-on art activities for all ages. “Most of our artists are from around Oregon,” Artist Coordina- tor Jan Prowse said. “We also have artists from Washington, Califor- nia, Montana and even one from Minneapolis. I don't know how she even heard of us. “The artists are juried in, mean- ing they submit applications and I put together a PowerPoint presen- tation of their work which is voted on by a team of four or five artist judges. This year, about half of the artists are returning participants NEWS UPDATES PHOTOS $424,900 » Breaking news » Get updates from the Silverton area » Photo galleries INSIDE ©2016 NEW LISTING! 4bd/3ba ~ 2868 SF ~ 1.87 Acres MLS#708371 ~ Salem Jackie Zurbrugg 503-932-5833 OPEN HOUSE! SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 1-3 PM See FEST, Page 3A Briefs......................................3A Calendar ...............................2A Classifieds..............................3B Life..........................................4A Obituaries.............................2A Police logs.............................2A See FALLS, Page 3A Offi ce Spotlight $349,000 Online at SilvertonAppeal.com methods and materials. “Jennifer and Linda have been tre- mendous assets to our team and true ad- vocates for children in our communi- ties, ” said Supt. Andy Bellando. “As Lin- da moves into an exciting new career opportunity, we feel very fortunate to transition Jennifer’s skills and experi- ence from the elementary school to the district office. The job Hannan would’ve had, prin- cipal of Mark Twain Elementary School, $206,900 401 Lydia Ln. Mt Angel, OR 97362 4bd/2.5ba ~ 2445 SF ~ .16 ac MLS#707539 ~ Mt Angel Cynthia Johnson 503-551-0145 NEW LISTING! 2bd/1.5ba ~ 1296 SF ~ .71 ac MLS#708299 ~ Stayton Donna Paradis 503-851-0998 Printed on recycled paper 119 N. Water St. Silverton, Or 97381 • 503.873.8600 • Harcourtsnworg.com 25