Stopping by: Spokes of giving
Why does Cami Nyquist devote her time to a company that collects used items, sells them to raise money for charity and, in doing so, trains individuals and nonprofits how to use the Internet to ...
Stopping by: The struggle to be seen, heard
Linfield University master’s degree candidate Ray Crain, who goes by “Ray Ray,” likes to carry his research materials and other belongings in his backpack. It’s handy, and he always ...
Stopping By: Beauty by turns
Dan Heins shapes wood, restores vintage furniture and creates new items using talent that he says is not his own. Rather, he said, it’s God who’s responsible for his ability to cut and build ...
Holiday Traditions: French native brings traditional Bûche de Noël log cake to Oregon Christmas
Series looks at traditions shared by local residents who grew up elsewhere
Stopping By: On history’s cutting edge
Railroad enthusiast Gary Brooks faithfully crafts working replica sawmill and other miniatures
Stopping by: A policy of giving back
When Rick John drives the streets of McMinnville, he notices familiar houses in every neighborhood. “I’ve been in that one, and that one, and that one,” he says to himself. Back ...
Stopping by: Garden of peace
A grizzly bear once observed Ben and Liz Stein’s yard from its perch atop the stump of a sequoia. Now it has moved closer to the house, and sits watching the goldfish dart about the front-yard pond. “It’s ...
Stopping By / Waxing poetic: Business burns with passion for creating candles
Everyone has a passion. For Stephanie Sherman, it’s candles that really light her fire. She burns candles for their scent and gentle light. But she also makes and sells them, both for everyday use ...
Stopping By: Mirror images
Print artist exhibits works, and how they are made, in Currents Gallery show
Stopping By: Great Scot
Celtic Heritage Alliance member Gretchen Yoder throws her experience in support of competition
Stopping By: Mover and shaker since 1978, Chris Browne makes new plans
Chris Spika Browne hadn’t heard of McMinnville in 1978 when she applied for the job of Chamber of Commerce director. Forty-three years later, it’s hard for her to imagine not being part of ...
MAKING EVERY DROP COUNT
Plenty of mulch, companion plantings and intentional shade help Victoria “Vicki” Gunn reduce water consumption in the garden that surrounds her home in Yamhill. When she does give ...
Stopping by: 'Soccer is it'
13-year-old volunteer coach focuses on his passion so younger kids can do the same Lucas Partin loves playing soccer. He also loves helping younger kids learn about both the skills needed in ...
Yard of the Month: A garden crafted with care
Bees, fish and flowers thrive in Martinez family’s lush yard Bees love visiting the yard of Jonathan and Melissa Martinez, 480 S.W. Russ Court, McMinnville. They can buzz through the roses, ...
Stopping by: Time on his hands
Vic Downs probably has more watches than there are minutes in a day. In fact, since the McMinnville man started his collecting with a very special family watch, Downs estimates that “about ...
