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Grand jury indicts Tony Gonzalez on alleged sex abuse The mother of the girl allegedly abused by Silverton police Officer Tony Gonzalez was worried that he was going kill them and himself after he was confronted about the abuse, a Marion County prosecutor said Tuesday. When the girl told her mother of the alleged abuse, Gonzalez “flew into such a rage,” Deputy District Attorney Matt Kemmy said in court Tuesday. News Police wait for answers in shooting Residents think town’s image may now be tarnished Some Silverton residents worry that the recent officer involved shooting, combined with the sex abuse charges against that officer could tarnish the town’s reputation, as well as the police department’s credibility. “Unfortunately, this probably will change the town’s reputation, but it could have happened anywhere,” said Silverton resident Melanie Amsden. “My feelings toward the department haven’t changed. This is one person who may or may not have made a mistake, we don’t know yet.” News County concerned about city’s proposal for 9 percent hotel tax Plan would reduce royalty payment to county for garden During the July 7 Silverton City Council meeting, Marion County Commissioners stressed concerns about Silverton’s proposed transient occupancy tax. At issue was whether Silverton had dealt in good faith during the negotiations of the restated management-services agreement, which was signed in February by Silverton, Marion County and Moonstone. News Farmers market full of fresh ideas as well as food Recipes, cooking demonstrations are planned this week Local farmers are getting creative with cabbage. Silverton Farmers Market organizers are delving to the root of this crunchy, green vegetable and plan to offer customers cooking tips and recipe suggestions at this Saturday’s market. News Residents upset about tree removal School officials say roots interfered with water system The towering walnut trees that once lined the entrance of Eugene Field Elementary School in downtown Silverton have been removed. School officials said there was evidence the trees were dying and the roots were interfering with the school’s drainage system. News Silverton FFA fares well at county fair The Silverton FFA program earned several individual and team championships at the Marion County Fair, held July 9-13 at the State Fairgrounds. The landscape team, Megan Veach, Kaylee Spencer, Bethany Ross, Megan Schmaltz, Riane Towery and Colby Qualey, earned a first place for their design relating to this year’s theme—summer days and country ways. News Council sends Wilco Highway annexation request to voters Landowner wants property to be part of city if he sells it The annexation of 35 acres along Wilco Highway in Mount Angel will be in the hands of voters this fall. After a public hearing Monday night, the Mount Angel City Council decided to forward the request to the November ballot. News Spoleto’s spices up new location for re-opening The remodel and arcade makes it a place to hang out MOUNT ANGEL – There have been many changes this year at Spoleto’s Pizza in Mount Angel. One of the biggest was the restaurant’s move to a smaller location around the corner on Garfield Street where it became a take out and delivery location. News Senior JBO finished 7th in county tournament The Silverton senior American JBO baseball team ended a successful season Friday at the county tournament. After beating West Linn 8-3 on Thursday to advance to the county tournament, Silverton lost two straight games Friday to end their season at 12-5 overall. Sports Fatal shooting must inspire change Legislature should mandate disclosure of information The recent shooting in Silverton reveals a flaw in state law: It lacks clarity about what information to disclose when police officers use deadly force. The result is a conflict between ensuring a fair, thorough investigation and answering the public’s legitimate questions. Opinion A chance at six seconds Rodeo in Sublimity will test the skills of young riders as they seek national fame The sun has not yet set, but the young men and women gathered at Rusty Gorham’s Lebanon ranch on Wednesday, July 18, will grab all the daylight possible to secure that precious six to eight seconds. Ten-year-olds in plaid shirts mingle with 18-year-olds in fringed red spurs. During breaks, young cowboys trade quips, stories and advice. In the chute, they take time to learn the emotions of the bull. Upbeat rock and techno pumps from a portable stereo. A small sign points the way to Wild Eye Ranch. Life For some, age is just a state of mind Blanche May is 96 and enjoying her golden years Getting old once was seen as misery. When the paycheck ended, elders drifted into dependence and loneliness. Elderly Americans in previous generations were more likely to be poorer than elders today. Now, older people — and there are more of them — can live their golden years in comfort and stability. Life 18-13 loss ends Foxes’ season Their comeback was cut short by the setting sun The Silverton senior national JBO baseball team was on the verge of a comeback. But trailing five runs heading into what would have been the last inning of regulation, Silverton faced an opponent they had no control over: the sun. Sports Leaving Stayton off the top-10 list is a big mistake Bogus. That’s the only word that comes to mind when I look at Money magazine’s annual listing of the “best places to live” in America. According to the magazine, Plymouth, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis, is the best small city in the country. Opinion
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