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Seniors and volunteers sitting down together Photo provided by Becky Joyce

Seniors and volunteers sitting down together Photo provided by Becky Joyce

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Meals Provided to Seniors

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
On Wednesday, March 1, local residents braved the snowy weather to enjoy a hot meal and good company at the Silverton Senior Center.
A map of the Shrine Hill Development Photo from Town of Silverton

A map of the Shrine Hill Development Photo from Town of Silverton

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Shrine Hill Constraints Analysis

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
At the last Town of Silverton Trustee meeting on Monday, February 27th, they held a work session about Shrine Hill and the potential development constraints and opportunities.
The berm is gone! Photo by Katey Fetch

The berm is gone! Photo by Katey Fetch

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Has Spring Finally Come to Silverton?

■ By Katey Fetch
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The colossal snow berm in the middle of Greene Street has been removed, we’ve had some sunny days nearly reaching 40 degrees, and the passes have remained open for over a week. These sights and feelings have many locals wondering if spring is on the horizon or do we have more winter to come?

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Looking Back

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
20 years ago March 7, 2003 Ted and Claudia Pope will be coming back to town this summer to live and run an art gallery. They will be doing both at their building on Blair Street which most recently housed E-Mail Outpost.
Good day, Sir. A nicely dressed, but unknown man walks through an apparent cut in the snowbank on Greene Street in front of the Grand Hotel, left, and Cunningham & Crocker Drugstore, right. The sign for the Hub Saloon can be seen. What debauchery happened there? The photo comes from the archives and is believed to have been taken in 1906. Photo: Archival photo from the San Juan County Historical Society

Good day, Sir. A nicely dressed, but unknown man walks through an apparent cut in the snowbank on Greene Street in front of the Grand Hotel, left, and Cunningham & Crocker Drugstore, right. The sign for the Hub Saloon can be seen. What debauchery happened there? The photo comes from the archives and is believed to have been taken in 1906. Photo: Archival photo from the San Juan County Historical Society

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Way Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
120 YEARS AGO From the March 7, 1903 edition of the Silverton Standard: IN SERIOUS TROUBLE. Last Sunday morning about 4 o’clock Ben Dunston, a Cornish man who has lived in this city for several years, came down from the Unity tunnel and being drunk, proceeded home and took a shot at his wife.

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In Brief

Free Community Meals Over 60+ At The Senior Center
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Over 60 years old? Come join us every Wednesday from 12–1 pm for a free meal and conversation at the Senior Center! If you can’t make it and would like a meal delivery or need a ride, please call Keri Metzler (970-946-9383) or Becky Joyce (970-387-0242).
Hannah Green standing next to her artwork. Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Hannah Green standing next to her artwork. Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

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The Powerhouse is Incubating Local Artists

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Silverton Powerhouse Art Collective is located just east of town 1250 County Road 2, in the industrial park that is shared with Venture Snowboards. It is a group of local artists, musicians, and budding entrepreneurs that have created a community space that celebrates their artistic creations.
Photo credit Jake Kurzweil

Photo credit Jake Kurzweil

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Protect in place!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Wednesday: 7:00 AM high temperature for the day 22.8 degrees. Snowing and blowing. Gentle at first then a full on white out. With intense arctic wind chill and a continually dropping temperature. Yikes! 22.8 degree high Thursday: 6 degrees in single digits until noon.
A map view of where Robert’s road will be placed

A map view of where Robert’s road will be placed

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Roberts Road Approved by Trustees

■ By Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Monday night’s Town of Silverton Trustee’s meeting addressed a few characterizing town processes and philosophical debates within this community. Trustees addressed and approved the Roberts Road. This road is the second measure towards developing the Shrine Hill.
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