Starla Pointer

McMinnville

I'm a reporter covering people, education, etc., for the News-Register newspaper print and online editions, @newsregister.com.

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Celebrating Beverly

1 day ago | newsregister.com | Starla Pointer

Among her other activities on Saturday, Callie Camillo spent time reading “Ramona and Her Mother,” one of the books written by former Yamhill resident Beverly Cleary. It was a perfect way, Callie said, to celebrate Beverly Cleary Days, Yamhill’s ode to the popular children’s author.
Along The Street: Hillside celebrates opening of seven new residences

2 days ago | newsregister.com | Starla Pointer

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Steffanie Frost to leave McMinnville School District

6 days ago | newsregister.com | Starla Pointer

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Crabtree Scholarship accepting donations

1 week ago | newsregister.com | Starla Pointer

A memorial scholarship named for former Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree is accepting donations so it can continue helping McMinnville High School graduates who want to go into law enforcement-related fields. Crabtree’s wife, Sherri Crabtree, and sons Joe Crabtree, who now lives in Texas, and Kenny, who lives in Salem, established the scholarship after he died in 2022.
Former city manager Kent Taylor dies

1 week ago | newsregister.com | Starla Pointer

Mentor, master gardener was 75Longtime McMinnville city manager Kent Taylor died Friday, May 2, in his home. He was 75. Taylor, whose name graces the McMinnville Civic Hall, served as McMinnville’s second-ever city manager from 1986 until he retired in late 2014. Current City Manager Jeff Towery said Taylor stewarded McMinnville though a remarkable time of growth and change for the community.
Along the Street: Hillside ribbon cutting and other building projects

1 week ago | newsregister.com | Starla Pointer

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Registration open for chess tournament

1 week ago | newsregister.com | Starla Pointer

One of the perks of McMinnville Chess Club membership is the weekly meetup location. “It’s the best-smelling chess club ever,” said Christefano Reyes, one of the local club’s founders, about their Wednesday get-togethers at Mac Market, upstairs above Honey Pie Pizza, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.The club now enjoys U.S. Chess Federation credentials.
Stopping by: Working in wood

1 week ago | newsregister.com | Starla Pointer

Amity gift shop owner repairs and creates pieces for saleShoppers may know Bill Willis as the friendly face behind the counter of Earth & Wood gift shop, which features the work of nearly three dozen artists and crafters. But Willis is more than that — he’s co-owner of the shop with his son, Dan Willis, and a major contributor to the products inside. Willis is a woodworker who turns recycled wood into useful and decorative objects. He restores furniture, as well.
School board to choose firm to help with interim search

2 weeks ago | newsregister.com | Starla Pointer

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ATS Car detailer chosen for Air Force One

2 weeks ago | newsregister.com | Starla Pointer

Corey Taylor of CT Detailing in McMinnville has been chosen to help with the annual detailing of the JFK-era Air Force One plane in the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. He and 34 other detailers will work on the Boeing 707-153 and several other historic aircraft in the museum from July 6 to 13. All participants volunteer and pay for their own transportation and lodging; sponsors will provide meals.