Community Spotlight Index
Sheldon Oil
In 1890 Homer Sheldon, Sr. was born near Banks. At some point during his teenage years, he crossed the Wilson…
Steens Master Lube
Always industrious, Russ Harley started working at the local Montgomery Ward’s Tire Department while attending high school in Newport. Soon…
The Cafe on Hawk Creek
Drive around Neskowin and you’ll notice a lot of homemade yard signs, all creatively articulating the same thought: “Slow Down”. …
The Noodle Cafe
Lisa Cheng took a rather circuitous route before arriving in Newport. When her older sister left their native Taiwan to…
Arctic Circle
David and Ellen Turner met while attending Newport High School and soon became high school sweethearts. They also worked part-time…
Spruceridge Homes & Design
Michael Schlosser learned about hard work at an early age. His parents and three siblings were migrant workers, traversing the…
Aging Wisely
About 21 years ago, Kath Schonau moved to Newport when her husband was appointed as the local Presbyterian minister. For…
Gene Shannon Construction
Gene Shannon’s first building project was a tree fort in his family’s backyard. Fascinated by the process, he soon built…