Letter to the Editor and Political Advertising Policy Updates

In light of the recent hotbed of interest in submitting passionate letters to the editor and political advertisements, the Silverton Standard has recently updated our policy regarding submissions.

Meteorological fall is here

August 25th Wednesday 29.1 at 7 am. This is our coldest since June 8th. It heated up from there to a 77.0 high. Thursday 37.7 bottom out. Scuddy gray clouds broke up by late morning and then returned later with thunder and light showers and a 71.7 degree high. Friday 38.

Love letters TO SILVERTON

Love letter to Silverton I love our sense of community. I love going to the post office, the hardware store, the grocery store and out to eat, etc. We can have connection with each other every time we go outside. How beautiful is that? We can give and receive love in that.

Monsoon Magic

August 11th Wednesday 38.6 degrees at 7am. Moderate smoke haze. Clouds build without rain. 76.6 high with a cool late afternoon breeze. Thursday 39.7 degrees button out. High cloud mix with smoke haze which gradually decreased. 78.0 high. Several showers and a rainbow! Friday 40.1 bottom out and .

Constant Change

August 4th- Wednesday 39.3 bottom out with no measurable moisture. Clear most of the day with a delightful breeze. 71.2 high. Dust cloud back by the mill. Smoke haze noticeable in the afternoon. Thursday 37.9 bottom out. Smoke haze and blue.

Letter from the Editor

Hi Silverton. Whitney here. First, I want to extend my sincerest gratitude and admiration to the team making the paper happen. This is not a small job and I’m in awe of what they’ve been able to do through a really chaotic time. So, thank you to all of you!

Monsoon season continues

Wednesday July 28th 50 degrees at 7 a.m. with .35 inches in the can. Patches of fog. 3 torrential downpours up canyon - way less in town. 72.1 degree high. Thursday 42.9 degrees bottom out with .10 inches in the can. Clear with only a few fog patches. Thunder, lightning, and rain at 7 p.m.

Deliverance From Drought?

July 21st Wednesday 45.8 degrees at 7 a.m. with .40 inches in the can. 77.7 degrees early on. Mid-afternoon thunder showers - back into the 50’s Thursday 51.4 degrees bottom out (warmest yet). .06 for water. Dark and promising cloud cover early on dissipated only to build back later. A 76.

Monsoons?

Wednesday 48.3 7 am. Cloudy with light rain and foggy until late afternoon. 66.2 hihg. Thursday 37.7 bottom out. Fain cirrus, mostly clear. Enough cloud build to keep our high at 75.7. Pleasant breeze. Friday 39.7 bottom out. A few small cumulus. Rapid cloud build, light rain and a double rainbow!

FROM THE STANDARD MAIL CAR

Dear Editor, Three years ago, the Hardrock 100 announced its first disqualifications—one runner left the course, another accepted illegal aid. Hardrock stated: “Our rules protect the integrity of Hardrock and the values of fairness and sportsmanship for all participants (italics added).