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July talk will examine the beginnings of Yamhill County's legendary wine industry
McMINNVILLE — A talk by one of Oregon’s pioneer winemakers is on tap in mid-July. “Secrets of the Past: Can You Really Grow Grapes in Oregon — An Inside Look at the Challenge of Developing the Yamhill County Wine Industry” is set for 6 to 7 p.m. July 16 at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, 11275 S.W. Durham Lane. Admission is $5, although members of the group holding the talk, the Yamhill County Historical Society, enter for free. ...
Tunes on Tuesday will begin July 9 at Chehalem Cultural Center
The 2024 Tunes on Tuesday concert series will kick off in less than a week and promises an eclectic mix of genres sure to satisfy the musical sensibilities of all who attend. Five bands will be featured over the next month an a half at the free events annually staged in the plaza before the Chehalem Cultural Center. “We have a committee that discusses what bands and genres we’d like...
OPINION: She started with vaping. He started with vaping. They started with vaping.
Vaping has affected many in my life, and I’ve seen how it alters the lives of my peers and cuts off the path to a healthy future. I’ve seen them at school, seen how their behaviors change, their grades change and their spirit changes. What I haven’t seen — or what I can’t see — is the irreversible damage to their minds, heart and lungs that e-cigarettes cause. I especially can’t see or feel the cancer and sickness inside their chests, ready to take over...
Dayton winery unveils barbecue sauce that incorporates wine tainted by wildfires
A Dayton winery has come up with another use for a vintage negatively affected by wildfires that blackened over a million acres of Oregon forests four years ago. Durant Vineyards recently unveiled its “Durant Pinot Noir Barbecue Sauce,” made from grapes that absorbed smoke from the catastrophic wildfires that struck the northwest corner of the state around Labor Day 2020. “The winery is now turning lemons into lemonade — or...
Chehalem parks board names six clubhouse committee members
The Chehalem Park and Recreation District has appointed a cadre of individuals to serve on its Chehalem Glenn Golf Course Clubhouse Citizens’ Advisory Committee, but also extended the window to apply for a final position in an effort to have an odd number of participants. The applications deadline has been extended to Aug. 16. Application forms and details about the committee can be found on the CPRD website at tinyurl.com/yfhww64f. The board is expected to appoint an additional committee member at its Aug. 22 meeting. ...
State council proposes new literacy requirements for teacher training and licensing
Oregon teacher colleges, plus future and current teachers hoping to get hired at public elementary schools in the state soon could be required to demonstrate a much more robust understanding of how to teach reading and writing than is currently required. Gov. Tina Kotek’s Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council — made up of K-12 and staff from Oregon teacher colleges, as well as literacy experts, an indigenous language expert and bipartisan state legislators — shared its final recommendations last week for overhauling literacy training for...
July 1 sheriff's office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 503538-8321, and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-434-7508. Feb. 8. July 1 Andrew Lopez Contreras, 36, is wanted for failure to appear (FTA) on a charge of possession of controlled substances (PCS)...
2024 BMW Z4 M40i keeps the traditional sports car spirit alive
When I was young and foolish, I owned a 1958 Triumph TR3 convertible sports car. It was beautiful, unreliable, and taught me what a sports car was supposed to be – a two-seat visceral driving experience slung low to the ground with the wind in your face, enhanced by a manual transmission that maximized your control of the engine on winding roads. Fast forward more years than I want to admit and there are not many convertible sports cars with manual transmissions anymore. The most...
RURAL REFLECTIONS: The eyes have it
There are so many things I could quote in reference to eyes. Dads were blue like the sky. Then there are Bette Davis eyes. And those beautiful, dark eyes of a sweet newborn. Eyes are indeed so much more than vision, color or that occasional wink. They are a silent voice. Writers are really a pain. We take in everything and processes it. We look at a picture taking in all of the background, the tiniest bit of detail. Yes, writers are observers. ...
Oregon reactions continue to pour in following U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Grants Pass homelessness case
Oregonians continued to speak out after the Friday, June 28, news that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a homelessness ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon, saying the city’s prohibition on outdoor camping does not violate the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The ruling could pave the way for stricter rules on homelessness in every Oregon community, and the ripple effect could reach across state lines. ...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, July 2: Doubling Down With the Derricos; Supermarket Stakeout; Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution
Doubling Down With the Derricos TLC 7 p.m. With the house close to being ready, the Derricos host a barbeque for their new neighbors in an effort to make a good first impression. Darian anxiously awaits word about her NYU application. GG takes steps to find out why she hasn’t been feeling well. Supermarket Stakeout ...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Blues festival, rodeos and fireworks galore!
MONDAY, JULY 1-SUNDAY, JULY 7 WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL — The 36th annual Waterfront Blues Festival, July 4-7 at Waterfront Park, will have 100 acts and four stages of music, with highlights including St. Paul & Broken Bones, Diggin Dirt, Jackie Venson, MarchFourth (July 4); Lucinda Williams, Margo Price, Say She She, Bombino, Leyla McCalla, Jee MacRae, Kirk Fletcher, Lachy Doley (July 5); Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Bobby Rush & North Mississippi Allstars; Charlie Hunter with Jubu Smith, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Curley Taylor &...
Our TV picks for Monday, July 1: American Ninja Warrior; Name That Tune; Below Deck Mediterranean
American Ninja Warrior KGW 8 p.m. People from all over the United States step up to challenge the world’s most notorious obstacle course for fame and glory. Who will have the mental fortitude to reach the summit of Mount Midoriyama? Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall host. Name That Tune ...
Our TV picks for Sunday, June 30: 2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship; Interview With the Vampire
2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship KGW 9:30 a.m. It’s the seniors’ time to shine in the final round of the 2024 Senior Open Championship from the beautiful Newport Country Club in Newport, R.I. Last year, Bernhard Langer snuck by Steve Stricker for a two-shot lead to win the $720,000 top prize. Interview With the Vampire AMC 9 p.m. Journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) has heard enough from Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Armand (Assad Zaman) and has grave concerns for his safety in this season finale. Meanwhile, Claudia (Delainey Hayles) is suffering from a sense of confinement.
The U.S. Supreme Court said cities can ban public camping. What’s next for your community?
Legislation on homelessness is back at the forefront after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a city code banning public camping in Grants Pass does not violate U.S. constitutional rights. On Friday, June 28, the Supreme Court released an opinion in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson. The case essentially asks if enforcement of camping bans on public property violates the Eighth Amendment, which protects Americans from cruel and unusual punishment. ...
Newberg school budget passed, but amendments likely going forward
The Newberg-Dundee school board has adopted a budget for the 2024-25 school year, but that doesn’t mean its work is done. Interim finance director Gayellyn Jacobson reported to the board at its June 24 meeting that the district would end the 2023-24 fiscal year with a negative $1.7 million ending fund balance, a stark departure from previous years when the district had positive balances in the millions of dollars. She...
Oregon reacts: U.S. Supreme Court sides with Grants Pass in homelessness case
Oregonians are speaking out after the Friday, June 28, news that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a homelessness ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon, saying the city’s prohibition on outdoor camping does not violate the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The ruling could pave the way for stricter rules on homelessness in every Oregon community, and the ripple effect could reach across state lines. ...
Newberg resident selected for National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Wrestling announcer, author and historian Bob Allen has been selected for induction to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. The Newberg resident will be inducted on Oct. 12 into the Stillwater, Oklahoma, headquarters of the hall of fame. Allen was selected for his lifetime service to the sport. Allen was named a finalist for national wrestling writer of the year on two separate occasions for his coverage on the sport during his time at the OSU Daily Barometer and the Albany Democrat-Herald. He was known...
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