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Joel Zucker Memorial Scholarship

Joel Zucker Memorial Scholarship

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Joel Zucker Memorial Scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Joel Zucker Memorial Scholarship Fund is proud to announce the awarding of $39,000 to 13 students from Silverton and Lake City, each receiving $3000 to continue their post-secondary education.
Town of Silverton’s 150th Anniversary Float. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

Town of Silverton’s 150th Anniversary Float. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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Town of Silverton’s 4th of July

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The 4th of July week packed the Town of Silverton and the camp spots in the county for the entire holiday week.
Locals enjoying the fireworks from their front porch. Photo credit Angela McCartney

Locals enjoying the fireworks from their front porch. Photo credit Angela McCartney

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150 Fourth of Julys in Silverton

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The 150th Fourth of July lived up to previous celebrations in Silverton. It began with a family-centric parade, and the largest participant turnout for both the Blue Ribbon 5k and Ducky Derby. The night was capped by a better than ever firework show put on by the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department.
The Blue Ribbon Run on 4th of July morning had most runners ever! Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

The Blue Ribbon Run on 4th of July morning had most runners ever! Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos

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The Blue Ribbon Run

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

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Looking Back!

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
30 Years Ago July 7, 1994 Seventy-eight scrappy, iron willed and quite possibly insane runners have signed up this year for the third running of the Hardrock 100 race — 100 miles through some of the most difficult and beautiful terrain in the country.
Way Back!

Way Back!

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
135 YEARS AGO From the July 14, 1894 edition of the Silverton Standard: BIKE RACE HELD. On the evening of the fifth a bicycle race was matched between T. McKinney and W.H. Steel, who had raced the evening before, McKinney winning. The race was for $25 a side.
Evening Search & Rescue mission up Snowdon Peak.

Evening Search & Rescue mission up Snowdon Peak.

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Fatal fall on Snowdon Peak

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
On the 4th of July in San Juan County, Jesse Filoteo, a 25-year-old man from Cookeville Tennessee was out on a day hike with 5 co-workers with the goal to summit Snowdon Peak which is just 11 miles southwest of Silverton and the trail is accessed from Andrew’s Lake.
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