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Stopping by: Powered by insects
In terms of sheer numbers, Chapul Farms is the largest employer in Yamhill County. Its thousands upon thousands of workers don’t get rewarded with paychecks or 401K plans, though. But they do enjoy ...
Stopping By: ‘Diabetes is my superpower’
Young shoe designer and his mom discuss how he thrives despite health challenge
Stopping By: Friends with all the world
Mac Plaza owner folds love of people, food and dancing into a welcoming place
Stopping By: Longtime Kiwanis Club member loves the focus on helping youth
Les Toth, who joined the McMinnville Kiwanis Club in 1980, is the longest-serving member of the service organization. “I wanted to be part of things, to help the community and help kids,” ...
Stopping By: Joyful about jewelry
McMinnville artist’s ‘earthy vs. classic’ creations will be one bright stop on Art Harvest tour
Stopping By: A caring voice made all the difference
Lexie Denman was having the worst day of her life when she met Tim Jordan, a Carlton Police officer who offered her understanding and help. He changed her life for the better, she said, and six years later ...
Stopping By: Mettle in metal
McMinnville company is young and growing, always seeking to be Cutting Edge
Stopping By: Artist finds new inspiration in the footsteps of the great impressionists
Visiting France was an “amazing experience” for McMinnville artist Erin Hanson. “Being where those great artists were, seeing through their eyes …. They saw the beauty and captured ...
Stopping By: Here’s to hue
Gardens around the world inspire the colorful instincts of McMinnville’s Nancy Schick
Stopping by: Classic love story
The first time Sandy (Cook) Parr saw her future husband, Dennis Parr, she was sitting in the Palm Cafe on Third Street. Dennis cruised by in his 1930 Model A Ford with a big Chevy V-8 engine, his high ...
Stopping By: Feet on the floor
Closure of Wilson’s Carpet means retirement and end of ‘a good career’ for Larry Richie
Stopping By: Young entrepreneurs plan to squeeze the most out of Lemonade Day
It’s been more than a century since Elbert Hubbard published the first version of what is now a common phrase, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Whether or not they’ve ...
Stopping by: The Wright stuff
FAA award winner Jerry Trimble looks back on a long career as pilot and teacher
Stopping By: Homeless advocate retires after years of putting sense of altruism to good work
Someone needed to help marginalized people — those without homes, transportations, without much, if any, income, without much, if any, hope, Howie Harkema realized almost two decades ago. Not that ...