Opinion

Dear Editor,

In regard to the article in Thursday’s paper, “To the People of Silverton,” we, as local citizens of Silverton, just wanted to say that we love the phone booth and all that it represents.
From The STandard mail Car

From The STandard mail Car

From The Standard Mail Car

Dear Editor, Silvertonstandard.com The remains of my parents, Paul and Freda Peterson, are buried in Silverton’s Hillside Cemetery. I was horrified to learn that a red phone booth has been placed in the cemetery directly in line with my parent’s gravestone.
Easing into Winter!

Easing into Winter!

Easing into Winter!

Wednesday: at 7:00 AM-2.2° with cumulus following in out of the northwest by midafternoon, the sky cleared. Sunny and mostly calm kept us outdoors. Clouds return during the dark hours with stars obscured. 41.5° high Thursday: 4.2 degrees above and calm with nearly complete cloud cover.
From The STandard mail Car

From The STandard mail Car

Dear Editor

Dear Editor, After decades of gghting over sheep grazing in the alpine environment, it is wonderful to see the Etcharts agree to partner with the ti Wildlife Federation and retire their grazing allotments.
Attitude of Gratitude

Attitude of Gratitude

Attitude of Gratitude

Wednesday: 8.1 degrees calm at 7:00 AM with faint cirrus growing gradually more prevalent And we warmed up nicely with a chilly up canyon breeze. Our warmest day this weather week. 50.0 degree high Thursday: 11.4° still with growing cirrus forming a thin overcast by mid-morning.
Enjoy What Is!

Enjoy What Is!

Enjoy What Is!

Wednesday: 12.7 degrees at 7:00 AM. Call with faint cirrus streaming into a previously clear sky. Warmed up as the cirrus abated. 52.5 degree high Thursday: 13.8 degrees still with some barely visible cirrus. Faint cirrus with a light breeze. Plenty of solar warmth. 54.1 degree high Friday: 17.
Not Quite Yet!

Not Quite Yet!

Not Quite Yet!

Wednesday: 25.3 degrees with less than a block visibility due to ice fog. Absolutely still. Later on, clear with sun up. Yet mostly stillwith only occasional- mostly disappearingtiny cumulus. Our warmest day this last weather week of October. 59.0 degree high. Thursday: 20.
Seasonal Transition with Surprise!

Seasonal Transition with Surprise!

Seasonal Transition with Surprise!

Wednesday: 23.9 degrees at 7:00 AM, clear and calm. Another stunningly beautiful fall day with only a few faint cirrus and a light-up canyon breeze. 66.5 degree high. Thursday: 24.2 degrees, clear and still. Followed by a moderate breeze and solar warmth. 70.1 degree high. Friday: 21.
Magnificent and Gradual! read us

Magnificent and Gradual! read us

Magnificent and Gradual!

Wednesday: 27.3 degrees at 7:00 AM. Still with thin high cirrus drifting through out of the north northwest. Intermittent mid-level clouds later on with an off-andon breeze. Solar warmth appreciated! 57.2 degree high Thursday: 24.6 degrees motionless and clear. New snow visible below timberline.
Glory Be!

Glory Be!

Glory Be!

Wednesday: 27.6 Still and clear. Only one tiny cumulusotherwise blueall day long! Aspen leaves- in their glory- quaking and shimmering, colors intensifying as the day progressed. Subtle collaboration and change up in the high tundra and down to along the Animas. Continuing transitions. 71.