Opinion

From The STandard mail Car

From The STandard mail Car

From The Standard Mail Car

Steven Gawlik
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Dear Editor, In response to Rick Roberts’ letter in the November 17, 2022, issue of the Silverton Standard, I am compelled to correct his many inaccurate and misleading claims regarding his proposed impacts on the wetlands located in and adjacent to the 700 block of Snowden Street.
A Pika jumping between rocks across the snow. Pika will sit on the top of a rock for a long time just watching, but when they do go they move fast Photo Credit Wesley Berg

A Pika jumping between rocks across the snow. Pika will sit on the top of a rock for a long time just watching, but when they do go they move fast Photo Credit Wesley Berg

Balance and Acceptance

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
This was a completely dry weather week with hardly any clouds Most mornings were a but below zero. If you just dress for it is perfectly comfortable! Bare branches and twig time suits a lot of us who choose to be here this time of year quite well.

Dear Editor:

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Silverton Standard, I am writing this from my Albuquerque, NM residence, reading the Silverton Standard, a gift frnm my daughterin- law, Scotia Kurowski, who rents a vacation house every summer in Silverton for the last many years. I read every article and so enjoy Freddie Canfield’s weather column.

Dear Editor,

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
I’m writing this letter in response to the TOS’s prior public meetings, and Ms.Campazanos letter to the editorial board at the Silverton Standard. We understand and appreciate, and share all’s concern for the wetland area.
Keep it Real!

Keep it Real!

Keep it Real!

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Wednesday-37.7 degrees after a windy night in-to the morning. Wind in the wires sounding strong. No snow until later afternoon with the temperature bellows freezing within an hour. 43.8 degree high. Thursday-0.8 degrees in the positive, still, clear, and cold! 2.4 inches of new powder with .
Peaceful Valley Time!

Peaceful Valley Time!

Peaceful Valley Time!

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Wednesday-28 degrees at 7am, quiet and calm. Faint cirrus and blue sky above. More clouds later and increasing wind. Pleasant and peaceful. 47.8 degree high Thursday-28.2 degrees with snow gently falling starting around midnight, wrestling in 6.8 inches of wet heavy white and .
One of the final nights of fall in Silverton. Photo credit Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce.

One of the final nights of fall in Silverton. Photo credit Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce.

After the Fall

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Wed-nes-day32.3 degrees with flurries beginning at 7 am and continuing most of the day. Chili southwest breeze and occasional sun through the clouds. 40.1 degrees high. Thursday-20.4 degrees with a burst of snow accumulating.
THE UTE – COMANCHE PEACE TREATY OF 1977 (Part 1)

THE UTE – COMANCHE PEACE TREATY OF 1977 (Part 1)

THE UTE – COMANCHE PEACE TREATY OF 1977 (Part 1)

Carlos Pitts
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Although sometimes difficult to comprehend, events within our own lifetimes can vanish into the mists of obscurity comparable to those of centuries past. The Ute – Comanche Peace Treaty of 1977 is a case study in this phenomenon.

To the town of Silverton:

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
I am writing you today as a fourth-generation Silvertonian. Our family has loved Silverton, the mountains and the nature surrounding us since the late 1800s. I was born in the Silverton hospital and graduated from Silverton school. Our home is at 746 Snowden.
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