Letters to the Editor
3-3 Letters to the Editor
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
To the editor: I was somewhat dismayed to read the Feb. 24 editorial headlined, “Is there a conflict of interest here?”, suggesting that Newberg City Councilor Denise Bacon might have a conflict of interest that could compromise the working relationship with the Yamhill County Commissioners.
3-6 Letters to the Editor
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
To the editor: I was reading the guest opinion in the paper the other day, the one that said “Newberg: People are different here.” My husband and I live in Newberg and our daughter and her family live in Dundee.
3-10 Letters to the Editor
published: 3/10/2010 9:14:23 AM
To the editor: In every community, there are people who go above and beyond their usual work to make a significant difference in the lives of thousands.
3-13 Letters to the Editor
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
To the editor: Your article on David Robinson’s challenge to David Wu in the May primary highlighted several reasons for replacing Wu as our representative.
3-20 Letters to the Editor
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
To the editor: What started out as a small effort to teach a lesson in giving to help Haiti and to further our math lessons in counting coins, turned into a big lesson in compassion and community.
3-27 Letters to the Editor
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
To the editor: It was very disturbing to read the article in the McMinnville News-Register about Waste Management’s plan to pilot a plasma art gasification plant in Arlington.
3-31 Letters to the Editor
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
To the editor: Over the past couple of years the debate around the Riverbend Landfill has grown more and more heated. It is widely agreed that the landfill plays a key role in our economy and that to this point Waste Management has been doing a decent job running the facility.
Guest Opinion
3-27 Guest Opinion
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
I cannot resist responding to a column and an editorial published recently in the Newberg Graphic: “We’re a republic, not a democracy” by Don Wright and “Is market response a good omen?” These two articles illustrate liberal thinking at their finest.
3-20 Guest Opinion
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
Many of President Barack Obama’s domestic priorities seem intractably stuck in partisan gridlock, but one of his recent State of the Union proposals appears to be moving ahead quickly: taxpayer-backed loan guarantees for so-called “safe, clean, nuclear power plants.
3-31 Guest Opinion
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
“Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” — Kris Kristofferson The raging debate over Obamacare is not exactly all about health. It’s really about freedom, or lack thereof.
3-13 Guest Opinion
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
It is disheartening to hear some people use the words “capitalism” and “socialism” with respect to health care reform. These value-laden terms are being used without reflecting on the true nature of health insurance, which detracts from the real debate of funding health care.
3-17 Guest Opinion
published: 3/17/2010 11:19:27 AM
I have been reading the letters to the editor and columns in other newspapers about the damage “faith healing” has done to the children of parents who practice it.
3-6 Guest Opinion
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
The federal government is likely to extend unemployment benefits with approval from both conservatives and liberals. If all federal extensions pass, Oregonians will be eligible for up to 105 weeks (about two years) of unemployment insurance benefits, compared to the usual 26 weeks.
3-10 Guest Opinion
published: 3/10/2010 9:12:41 AM
There’s an apology epidemic. If it’s not a corporate executive (Akiro Toyoda), then it’s an athlete (Tiger Woods, Mark McGuire) or a politician (Mark Sanford, John Edwards).
Editorials
3-13 Editorial
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
Thursday’s NHS loss to Jesuit in the quarterfinals of the Class 6A boys basketball tournament has us feeling bewildered. Newberg lost by 38 points. That in itself is amazing considering that the Tigers were ranked seventh in the state, won the Pacific Conference championship and had a tough preseason schedule against many good teams.
3-10 Editorial
published: 3/10/2010 9:10:23 AM
We couldn’t help but notice the empty seats at the NHS boys and GFU women’s basketball games Friday and Saturday night. Come on Newberg, what gives? Newberg was playing Saturday vs.
3-6 Editorial
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
Assuming George Fox beats Louisiana College Friday night in the playoffs of the Division III national women’s basketball tournament (we’re confident they will), and given that Newberg High School easily dispatched South Salem Wednesday in the first round of the Class 6A boys basketball tournament, it’s time for Newberg residents to step up their support.
3-3 Editorial
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
On Monday, state Sen. Larry George and state Rep. Kim Thatcher vilified the majority Democrats in the Legislature for a number of things, but their rhetoric rang hollow because of what it lacked: context and history.
3-17 Editorial
published: 3/17/2010 11:17:51 AM
Our hats are off to the George Fox University women’s and Newberg High School boys’ basketball teams. It was a heck of a ride while it lasted. Just in case you’ve been living in a hole for the past three months, both teams have made their respective schools proud by playing stellar basketball right here in little Newberg.
3-20 Editorial
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
A person would be hard-pressed to argue that the health care system in the United States isn’t broken. People fortunate enough to have health insurance often suffer under poor quality programs that do little in the way of preventive maintenance, cost individuals and corporations a fortune, and are so complicated as to only be understood by lawyers.
3-27 Editorial
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
John Kroger made the right decision Thursday in not joining other states’ attorneys general in a lawsuit designed to overturn federal health care legislation.
3-31 Editorial
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Members of the Newberg City Council have taken some heat of late for comments they made in mid-March that it was not likely the council would accede to a recent request of the school district and revisit its 2008 decision not to create a daytime curfew ordinance.
In The Service
3-31 In the Service
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Abigail Clark, daughter of Lori Graber of Newberg and James Clark of Salem, recently enlisted in the U.S. Navy under the Delayed Entry Program at Navy Recruiting District in Portland The program allows recruits to enter the Navy and take up to one year to complete prior commitments such as high school.
3-24 In the Service
published: 3/24/2010 11:44:56 AM
Navy Seaman Apprentice Timothy Brugger, son of Patricia and Fred Brugger of Newberg, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
3-17 In the Service
published: 3/17/2010 10:49:00 AM
Navy Seaman Blake Thomas, son of Lisa and Russell Thomas of Newberg, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
Births
3-17 Births
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
Babies born recently at Providence Newberg Medical Center include: Evan Shane Jackson, 6 pounds 9 ounces, March 7, 2010. to Amber Jackson of Dayton. Evan has a brother, Maddix, 18 months.
3-31 Births
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
A baby born recently at Newberg Providence Medical Center is: Zoey Jade Linck, 7 pounds 12 ounces, March 3, 2010, to Rebecca and Nicolas Linck of Newberg.
Sports News
Tigers headed into conference play on high note
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
Newberg has gained some confidence as it heads down the stretch of its pre-season schedule after a strong performance at the Canby Invitational Monday and Tuesday.
Spring break track meet is no vacation for local
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
CANBY — Despite the casual atmosphere of an early-season track meet, where most contestants didn’t don their school uniforms, a number of local athletes looked to be in midseason form Wednesday at the Canby All-Comers Spring Break Meet.
Bruins drop to finish California trip 2-2
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
Juan Munoz won twice in singles, but George Fox fell 6-3 March 21 to Carlton and 8-1 March 23 to Biola to emerge with a 2-2 split from its spring break trip to California.
George Fox finishes 3-3 in Arizona tourney
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. — George Fox ended the Tucson Invitational on a sour note Tuesday, falling 4-0 to North Central College (Ill.) before dropping a hard-fought 3-2 decision to Calvin College.
Baseball will return to St. Paul
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
After competing at the junior varsity level in 2009 and spending a month just practicing this spring, coach Jess Turk and the Buckaroos are bursting at the seams as they wait for Monday’s first varsity match at Gervais.
A season of highs – and a little sadness
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
In some ways, there was nowhere to go but down after George Fox went 32-0 and won the 2008-2009 NCAA Division III national championship. But after becoming the first team to go unbeaten in the Northwest Conference two seasons in a row, and winning a fourth consecutive Northwest Conference title before falling just short in the Elite 8, the 2009-2010 Bruins have a nothing to hang their heads about.
Bruin men fall twice against Whitworth
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Hosting both regular-season dual matches versus Whitworth Saturday, George Fox twice fell victim to the Pirates, dropping 9-0 and 8-1 decisions. Scott Barnett and Pedro Munoz topped Michael Shelton and Colin Zalewski 8-6 at No.
Tigers fifth in Pacific meet
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
McMINNVILLE — Considering it was his first competitive match ever, Newberg senior Travis Teich couldn’t have asked for worse conditions Monday at Michelbook Country Club.
GFU earns win in third game against Whitworth
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
If not for some clutch hitting from Nicole Renteria, George Fox’s effort Sunday to salvage something from a scheduled four-game set with visiting Whitworth might have been wasted.
Whitman downs GFU women two straight
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — George Fox dropped both matches of a morning and afternoon doubleheader 9-0 and 8-1 Saturday at Northwest Conference foe Whitman.
GFU men fourth at PLU Invitational
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
TUMWATER, Wash. — Battling wind and rain, the George Fox men could not keep pace with the pack Sunday and struggled to a fourth-place finish at the Pacific Lutheran University Invitational men’s golf tournament at the Tumwater Valley Golf Course.
Field little competition for GFU women
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
TUMWATER, Wash. — Taking a 19-stroke lead after Saturday’s first round of the Pacific Lutheran University Invitational, the question for George Fox wasn’t whether it would win the tournament, but rather which Bruin would take medalist honors.
Miller sets new Bruin record in long jump
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Angie Miller put her own stamp on Westmont College’s new state-of-the-art track complex Saturday, setting a new George Fox record by clearing 18 feet, 9.
Bruin bats remain hot
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
A week after closing its three-game series versus Willamette with a 14-0 win, George Fox carried the offensive momentum over to Saturday and Sunday at Morse Field, where the Bruins smashed 65 hits and scored 57 in three games to sweep visiting Whitman.
Defending champs McNary challenged by Newberg
published: 3/24/2010 11:56:52 AM
KEIZER — Newberg gave defending OSAA 6A baseball state champions McNary everything it could handle Friday, but the Celtics had the final say, scoring twice in the bottom of the ninth to steal an 11-10 victory.
George Fox softball team takes three of four
published: 3/24/2010 11:58:01 AM
TUCSON — Escaping to the warmth and sun of Arizona for spring break, George Fox nearly doubled its win total for the season over the weekend at the Tucson Invitational Games.
Bruins men sweep California schools on spring break
published: 3/24/2010 11:59:15 AM
George Fox kicked off its spring break trip to California with back-to-back sweeps of La Sierra and Hope International Thursday and Friday. The Bruins (5-9) breezed through the doubles matches versus La Sierra on Thursday with No.
Awards piling up for Bruins
published: 3/24/2010 12:00:39 PM
Even after George Fox saw its NCAA Division III national title defense end with a 59-52 loss to Washington University in the Elite 8, the Bruins continue to collect national honors.
GFU’s Nate Dillow, Beth Stam medal in California meet
published: 3/24/2010 12:56:34 PM
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Better late than never. Competing as late entries, George Fox’s Nate Dillow and Beth Stam both came away with hardware Thursday and Friday at the California State University-Northridge Multi-Events.
Bruins win their spring invite by four strokes
published: 3/24/2010 12:57:43 PM
PEORIA, Ariz. — Brianna Nap and Jill Westendorf both fired 38s on the final nine Saturday to tie for individual medalist honors and help George Fox hold off hard-charging Amherst at the GFU Women’s Spring Invitational golf tournament at the Westbrook Village Golf Course.
Bruins bounce back to take 2 of 3 from the Bearcats
published: 3/24/2010 12:58:56 PM
SALEM — After dropping the opening game 7-2 to Willamette on Saturday, pinch hitter Perry Knudson changed the complexion of George Fox’s three-game series with one swing.
Pioneers topple Newberg 26-10 Saturday
published: 3/24/2010 1:03:16 PM
PORTLAND — The Oregon Pioneers may have caught Newberg flying a bit too high a week after its season-opening win over Camas, and brought the Tigers back to earth Saturday with a 26-10 win at Delta Park.
Football will return to GFU
published: 3/24/2010 1:07:50 PM
After more than 40 years, football will return to center stage on Saturday afternoons in Newberg after the George Fox University board of trustees approved the sport’s revival at its March 12-13 meeting.
Tigers open season with 17-1 loss to South Salem at home
published: 3/17/2010 10:54:03 AM
Newberg opened the 2010 season on a sour note, falling 17-1 at home in five innings to South Salem on Monday, but coach Kelly Johnson is optimistic about her young team’s potential.
George Fox wins four events at conference preview
published: 3/17/2010 10:55:19 AM
FOREST GROVE — Led by Cindy Walsh, who won the long jump for the second consecutive meet, the George Fox track teams combined to win four events at the Northwest Conference Preview meet Saturday at Pacific University.
GFU women drop 3 over the weekend
published: 3/17/2010 10:56:22 AM
PORTLAND — Molly Beaumont and Mollee Robinson combined to win three times in singles and twice in doubles, but George Fox remains winless after falling in three matches over the weekend.
Barnett shines, but Bruin men lose two of three
published: 3/17/2010 10:57:29 AM
Junior Scott Barnett went 3-0 at No. 1 singles, but George Fox dropped two of three dual matches over the weekend. Barnett topped Willamette’s Michael Baumgartner in three sets, but it was the only point the Bruins earned in an 8-1 loss to the Bearcats on Friday in Salem.
George Fox splits games on Sunday to snap 10-game skid
published: 3/17/2010 11:02:29 AM
After three tough losses to start the weekend, George Fox ended its 10-game losing streak with a 9-1 win Sunday over Puget Sound at Morse Field. Bethany Chriss led the charge, going 3-for-4 with a double, home run and four RBIs as George Fox picked up its first Northwest Conference victory.
Tiger girls open season with loss to West Salem
published: 3/17/2010 11:03:57 AM
Breaking in an almost entirely new singles lineup, Newberg opened the season with a 6-2 loss Monday to visiting West Salem. Tigers Camile Carlson and Katie Hirons were 6-3, 6-3 winners over Titans Madi Wiebe and Kristin Miller at No.
NHS rugby teams open season with sweep
published: 3/17/2010 11:05:04 AM
Confident following strong performances at the Oregon Rugby Pre-Season Tournament, Newberg’s club teams opened the season in style with a pair of wins Saturday.
Four GFU seniors enjoy a special bond
published: 3/17/2010 11:07:18 AM
As the final horn sounded during the George Fox University women’s basketball team’s final home game March 6, four Bruins found each other and locked eyes.
Bruins take 2 of 3 from Pacific
published: 3/17/2010 11:14:38 AM
It was all or nothing for George Fox in a three-game series versus Pacific at Morse Field. The Bruins were good for 27 hits in topping the Boxers 8-1 and 10-0 on Saturday, but couldn’t figure out lefty Jeff Bethke in a 7-4 loss on Sunday.
Tigers prove no match for strong Crusaders
published: 3/11/2010 6:30:04 PM
PORTLAND — Newberg fell just short of its goal of bringing home a trophy from the 6A state basketball tournament, falling to top-ranked Jesuit 74-36 in the quarterfinals Thursday before dropping a heartbreaking 74-72 to McKay in the consolation semifinals at the Rose Garden Friday morning.
Newberg fields a girls rugby team and then some
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
After losing seven seniors to graduation, Newberg girls rugby club coach Shannon Kelley and many players feared they would be unable to field enough players for the program to have a third season.
Boy’s rugby enters its third year at NHS
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
The Newberg boys rugby club has high hopes as it opens its third season today (Saturday) at Canby. After a disappointing exit from the Oregon Rugby Division II state playoffs last spring, Newberg is confident heading into the 2010 campaign after knocking off defending Division II state champion Tualatin in the preseason.
Bruins exit tourney with tough loss to Washington University
published: 3/12/2010 6:02:11 PM
ST. LOUIS, Mo, – For George Fox to win its second consecutive NCAA Division III national championship, it needed a repeat victory over Washington University – the team it beat in last year’s title game.
Bruins rally to beat Corban 10-7 in rare midweek matchup
published: 3/18/2010 8:57:35 AM
Hitless through four innings and trailing Corban College 2-0, George Fox needed a spark in a rare midweek, non-conference match up Wednesday at Morse Field.
Tigers eke out 3-2 win vs. West Salem
published: 3/17/2010 10:58:46 AM
Newberg was limited to four hits in its season opener Monday versus West Salem, but Sam Moreland, Sam Petrie and Cody Bonner combined to strike out 15 batters and allowed no earned runs to deliver a 3-2 home victory.
GFU men’s tennis team finishes fifth Monday at Willamette Invitational
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
SALEM — Freshman Chris Lumsden fired an 11-over-par 83 to place 13th individually and lead George Fox to a fifth-place finish at the six-team Willamette Invitational Monday at Creekside Country Club.
West Linn tames Tigers 7-1 Wednesday in a non-conference match
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
Newberg fell 7-1 to West Linn on Wednesday in a non-conference girls tennis match. Tigers’ Camile Carlson and Katie Herons won the No. 2 doubles match, topping Kristen Nesbit and Eta Santoro 6-2, 6-3.
Tigers slam West Salem 8-0 Monday in season opener
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
SALEM - Newberg started the 2010 season in style on Monday, sweeping all eight matches at West Salem. Senior Nolan Staples faced the most resistance, beating Seth Wiebe 6-3, 6-4 at No.
Bucks put in strong showing at Yamhill-Carlton Icebreaker
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
Despite being the smallest school to compete, the St. Paul boys and girls combined to win four events and place fourth and fifth, respectively, Thursday at the Yamhill-Carlton Icebreaker.
NHS girls track team beats out Reynolds
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
Dominating the sprints and throws, Newberg cruised past Reynolds Thursday to open the 2010 season with a bang. Sarah Gilmore won the 100 and 200-meter dashes in 13.
Rally falls short for Newberg vs. Aloha
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
BEAVERTON — Spotting Aloha a 6-1 lead after three innings, Newberg rallied twice in the late innings but couldn’t overtake the Warriors in a 12-9 loss Wednesday.
Newberg defeated 5-3 in the battle of the Tigers Wednesday
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
With injuries and three starters out of town, Newberg found itself with two substitutes for Wednesday’s boys lacrosse game, while visiting Tigard boasted 18 on its team.
Tiger girls learn from loss
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
Even though Wilsonville pulled away in the second half Thursday en route to a 14-4 victory over Newberg, it’s possible the Tigers will take away more from the loss than the Wildcats will from the win.
Bruin men’s golf team sixth in Pacific Invitational
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
BANKS — George Fox finished sixth out of seven teams in the Pacific Spring Invitational last weekend at the Quail Valley Golf Course. The Bruins shot a collective 652 over the two days of the tournament, 68 strokes off the 584, eight over par pace set by the host Boxers, who edged Linfield College’s 588.
EOU Mountaineers sweep the Bruins in two home games
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
A late rally by Eastern Oregon University and too many missed opportunities by George Fox in the first game, plus a big early lead in the second game enabled the visiting Mountaineers to thwart the Bruins 8-7 and 6-3 in a non-conference softball doubleheader Saturday afternoon at Morse Field.
Bucks 1 point shy of trip to Baker
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
ST. PAUL — Vince Drago was afraid Umpqua Valley Christian might buckle down into a zone defense.As it turned out, that’s exactly what the Monarchs did.
UPS exploits GFU to end its long NWC losing streak Friday
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
TACOMA, Wash. — Taking advantage of George Fox’s limited roster, the University of Puget Sound picked up their first win of the season with a 6-3 victory Friday at home.
Loggers beat GFU by taking last 3 singles matches
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
BEAVERTON — Dropping the final three singles matches after battling back to forge a 3-3 tie, George Fox lost a hard-fought Northwest Conference men’s tennis match to University of Puget Sound 6-3 Friday at the Tualatin Hills Tennis Center.
GFU women split in three-team meet
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
In an unusual three-team meet that was scored as a dual meet, the George Fox women defeated Linfield College but lost to Lewis & Clark College in the Frank Haskins Double Dual Saturday at Colcord Field.
Bruins sweep Menlo College
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
George Fox continued its assault on the Menlo College pitching staff as the Bruins completed a three-game sweep of the Oaks with a 10-0 non-conference baseball victory Sunday afternoon at Morse Field.
Surprise season for GFU men comes to end with loss to Whitworth
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
SPOKANE, Wash. — A surprise run to within one game of the NCAA Division III national Tournament ended for George Fox in a 97-75 loss to 5th-ranked Whitworth in the Northwest Conference tournament championship game Saturday at the Whitworth Fieldhouse.
Hot first half leads Bruins to blowout win in NWC title game
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
Thanks to shooting 71 percent in the first half, No. 5-ranked George Fox blew past No. 13-ranked University of Puget Sound 77-51 in the championship game of the Northwest Conference tournament Saturday at Miller Gym.
Bruin women will defend their national championship
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
Beginning the defense of their national championship with a matchup against Louisiana College, George Fox will host the west regional first and second-round games of the Division III national tournament Friday and Saturday.
Hatch surprises himself with finals appearance
published: 3/2/2010 3:47:44 PM
PORTLAND — NHS Junior John Hatch snuck under the radar during the Class 6A OSAA wrestling state tournament this weekend. He was so sneaky that he even surprised himself by appearing in front of thousands Saturday at Memorial Coliseum and wrestling for the 189-pound state title against Roseburg junior Devan Fors.
Siciliano makes history
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
PORTLAND — Senior Tommy Siciliano made a name for himself in the history of Oregon high school wrestling Saturday by winning his fourth consecutive Class 6A OSAA state championship at Memorial Coliseum.
Alex Stockner tabbed as NWC’s top forward by conference coaches
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
Bruin forward Alex Stockner has been named to the All-Northwest Conference first team, league officials announced this week. In addition, GFU point guard Stephen Wiseley and shooting guard Jack Martin received honorable mention nods as voted on by the NWC’s nine coaches.
Mandy Cameron paces No. 17 Bruins to big win spring opener
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
BANKS — Led by medalist Mandy Cameron, George Fox placed four players in the top five to win the Pacific University Spring Invitational tournament last weekend at the Quail Valley Golf Course.
Bruins shut out for first time in conference
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
Despite playing shorthanded all season long, George Fox women’s tennis had not been shut out in any of their first three Northwest Conference matches until they ran into Linfield, who handed them a 9-0 whitewashing Thursday afternoon at home.
Rueck NWC’s top coach, two on first team
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
After unprecedented back-to-back 16-0 conference seasons, George Fox reached another high with four All-Northwest Conference players recognized and coach Scott Rueck being named coach of the year.
C.S. Lewis senior signs with Concordia
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
It’s safe to say Mariah Raudsepp wasn’t thrilled the first time Judy Brown stepped onto the court as the C.S. Lewis Academy volleyball coach two years ago.
Wolfe leads list of NHS honorees
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
Senior forward McKenzie Wolfe led a list of five NHS players to earn post-season honors this season. Wolfe was a first-team Pacific Conference pick in leading the Tigers to the No.
Coaches name AJ Grant the Pacific Conference’s top player
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
Senior point guard AJ Grant was named the Pacific Conference’s most valuable player this season after leading the Tigers to the conference title, the team’s first since 1996.
Pilots edge GFU 8-0
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
PORTLAND — Matt Mardesich broke up a scoreless duel with a two-run home run in the seventh, then added a three-run insurance shot in the eighth as Division I University of Portland defeated George Fox 8-0 in a non-conference baseball game Tuesday at Joe Etzel Field.
Shooting woes doom Tigers in state tournament loss
published: 3/3/2010 2:01:07 PM
Newberg shot 28 percent from the field Tuesday and fell 48-43 at home to West Linn in the first round of the OSAA Class 6A girls state basketball tournament.
South Salem has no answer for Tigers
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
Newberg took one step closer Wednesday to returning to the final round of the Class 6A boys state basketball tournament. After winning two postseason games last season and advancing to the double-elimination portion of the tournament, the Tigers appear poised to return to the tournament after opening the postseason with a 62-38 home win Tuesday against South Salem.
Newberg beats Centennial to advance in 6A tournament
published: 3/7/2010 9:50:10 AM
Situations like the fourth quarter of Saturday night’s OSAA Class 6A second-round state playoff game are exactly why Newberg coach Mark Vernon put his team through a rigorous pre-season schedule.
Bruins defeat UPS again to advance in NCAA tourney
published: 3/6/2010 9:03:20 PM
Even a fourth different game plan didn’t seem to waver the Bruin women. Despite the fourth meeting — and fourth different style of play employed by the Loggers — it wasn’t enough Saturday as the Bruins scored a 59-37 win in the second round of the NCAA Division III national tournament.
Newberg will have its hands full with No. 1 Jesuit
published: 3/10/2010 11:51:30 AM
As soon as the 6A playoff bracket was released, the Newberg High School boys basketball team has had its eye on a return trip to the state quarterfinals.
GFU now sets its sites on Carthage Lady Reds
published: 3/10/2010 11:52:50 AM
St. LOUIS, Mo. — With two steps down and four to go, George Fox will continue its quest for a second consecutive national championship when they meet Carthage College Friday in the “Sweet 16” round of the NCAA Division III national tournament.
Alysha Bush state champion in 100 free to lead Sharks at MHCC
published: 3/10/2010 11:53:56 AM
GRESHAM — 14-year-old Alysha Bush captured a state championship in the 100 freestyle to lead the Chehalem Swim Team at the Senior State Championships Sunday at Mount Hood Community College.
Abildayeva earns first win, but GFU drops a pair
published: 3/10/2010 11:54:54 AM
No. 5 singles player Lilya Abildayeva came from behind to pick up her first win the season versus Pacific on Friday, but that was the Bruins’ only highlight in a pair of Northwest Conference home losses over the weekend.
Bruins fight hard, fall to Pacific and Linfield
published: 3/10/2010 11:56:12 AM
Strong efforts by George Fox produced a lot of long points and tight games, but it wasn’t enough to beat Northwest Conference foes Pacific and Linfield this weekend.
George Fox drops double-headers to Pacific, Linfield
published: 3/10/2010 11:57:13 AM
George Fox saw its losing streak balloon to seven games after being swept in a pair of doubleheaders against Northwest Conference rivals Pacific and Linfield over the weekend.
Bruins avoid sweep with 4-3 win at PLU
published: 3/10/2010 11:58:12 AM
PARKLAND, Wash. — Still smarting from a pair of heartbreaking losses to Pacific Lutheran on Saturday and with No. 3 starter Clay Gartner out with an injury, the George Fox baseball team found its cure-all in sophomore Brian Ranta.
Religion
Love INC focus on church’s linen ministry
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
Love INC (In the Name of Christ) is focusing on St. Peter Catholic Church and its linen ministry this month. The ministry is looking for gently used or new linen, which should be clean.
Watch movies, with an expert, for free!
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
The Church of Christ is reaching out to its neighbors. On Friday it started a film series hosted by a professional documentary filmmaker. Sarah Gibson is assistant professor of cinema and media communications at George Fox University.
Financial help transmitted in dramatic fashion
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
“Take Control of Your Money.” That’s the tagline adopted by Dave Ramsey and Newberg Christian Church is inviting the community for a sneak peek at the program.
3-13 Religion Briefs
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
LDS to hold open house The Newberg congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold an open house in their newly remodeled building from 3 to 6 p.
3-13 Pastoral Pondering
published: 3/12/2010 1:17:28 PM
We’re heading to Jerusalem. We do it every year. You’d think we would learn. We know what awaits us, i.e. betrayal and crucifixion, death and darkness, suffering of all kinds.
Claiborne professes a simpler life
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
Christian activist Shane Claiborne discussed peace and a simpler way of life Monday at George Fox University. A founding member of The Simple Way, a monastic community in inner-city Philadelphia, Claiborne shared a passionate message of love and simplicity with students and community members, often laughing as he spoke.
3-20 Religion Briefs
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
Rummage sale slated at Joyful Servant Joyful Servant Lutheran Church, 1716 N. Villa Road, will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 26 and 27 in the church fellowship hall.
3-20 Pastoral Pondering
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
My daughter’s cry could be heard throughout the building as her finger was shut in a doorway. My wife and I took her to my office to assess the damage.
Expansion of LDS church complete
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
The expansion of Newberg’s sole meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is complete and the normally reserved congregations are inviting the community to come and visit their new digs.
Research looks at why people convert
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
Pastor Shawn Anderson of the Church of Christ is both a man of God and of science. As such he is the author of a newly published book, “Living Dangerously,” which analyzes the factors affecting conversion to Christianity.
3-27 Religion Briefs
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
Free concert slated Calvary Chapel Newberg will host Truth Be Told for a free concert at 7 p.m. today (Saturday). For more information, call Jerry at 971-226-4565 or go to www.
3-27 Pastoral Pondering
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
March 28 is Palm Sunday. Most of the time, Palm Sunday is like the little stepchild to Easter, or Resurrection Sunday. And though in many ways that is right — the cross event is clearly the most important event ever to occur in human history — Palm Sunday plays a crucial role you may not have considered.
County Baha’is celebrateNaw Ruz
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
McMINNVILLE — More than 30 Baha’is from Newberg, McMinnville and Yamhill County gathered at the McMinnville Community Center March 20 to end their annual 19-day fast with a potluck dinner and to celebrate Naw Ruz, the Baha’i New Year.
Palm Sunday here, Lent’s end near
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
Lent is nearing its end and with Palm Sunday this weekend the liturgical year is on the home stretch to Easter Sunday. St. Peter Catholic Church is gearing up for the celebration with parishioners fashioning 1,000 crosses out of palm leaves to give to church-goers on Sunday.
Passover a tradition born of a long history
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
Monday is the start of Passover for Jews worldwide and one Newberg couple is actively preparing for it.Elaine Mooso and her husband Earl, members of Congregation Neveh Shalom in southwest Portland, have already begun cooking and cleaning to ready their home for their Passover guests.
Celebrate Recovery celebrates five years
published: 3/12/2010 1:22:36 PM
Public Safety
Newberg man arrested on child porn charges
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
A Newberg man was arrested Feb. 26 after police were tipped off that his computer contained pornographic images of children. Officers from the Newberg-Dundee Police Department arrested Virgil Leroy Coplan, 40 of, 1008 Charles St.
Reduction in bail denied for accused sex abuser Woollum
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
A request by an accused sexual abuser to have his bail reduced from $300,000 to $50,000 was denied by Judge Ronald Stone Wednesday afternoon in Yamhill County Court.
Mortgage broker jailed for fraud
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
SALEM — Calling it a victory in the larger fight against the foreclosure crisis, state Attorney General John Kroger announced Friday the conviction for fraud of a Salem mortgage broker, whose victims included residents of Yamhill County.
Equipment fire breaks out at Suntron
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Newberg and Dundee firefighters responded to a blaze Saturday afternoon at the Suntron electronics assembly plant on Brutscher Street. According to Lt.
3-31 Outstanding Warrants
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Area law enforcement officials are looking for the following people with outstanding warrants.Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg Police Department.
3-20 Newberg Fire Log
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
March 10— Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) responded to medical first-aid calls on Hayes Street, Ninth Street, Foothills Drive, Douglas Avenue, Seventh Street, Schools Street and Second Street.
3-20 Newberg-Dundee Police Log
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
March 4* Jason Roy Stroud, 35, 276 Royal Oak St., was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants and misdemeanor driving while suspended. He was cited to appear in Yamhill County Circuit Court and released.
Police collect, dispose of old medication
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
You wouldn’t pour motor oil down a storm drain — so why flush unused medicine down the toilet?As scientists discover that those chemicals also end up in rivers and streams, the Newberg-Dundee Police Department is doing something about it.
3-24 Outstanding Warrants
published: 3/24/2010 11:52:19 AM
Area law enforcement officials are looking for the following people with outstanding warrants.Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg Police Department.
3-27 Newberg Fire Log
published: 3/26/2010 3:11:47 PM
March 17— Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) responded to medical first-aid calls on Hayes Street and River Street.— NFD personnel responded to a general alarm at 307 E.
3-27 Newberg-Dundee Police Log
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
March 14— Scott Arthur Elston, 47, 1906 Emery Drive, was arrested for interfering with making a report and harassment following an incident at his home.
Local man arrested for car break-ins
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
SHERWOOD — David Lee Gray, 20, of Newberg, was arrested shortly before 4 a.m. Tuesday morning following a series of car break-ins in Sherwood, police reported.
Officers come across a stolen car Monday on Highway 99W in town
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
A pair of suspects hailing from the east side of the state were arrested Monday afternoon by the Newberg- Dundee Police Department, after an officer working in Dundee sighted a car reported stolen from a Medford dealership.
Jarnagin trial is delayed again
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
The Newberg man arrested in the July death of a 7-month-old child will not appear in court this week after attorneys successfully requested the court date be reset to May 11.
Intoxicated driver arrested Monday after pursuit
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
Newberg-Dundee police officers arrested an intoxicated driver Monday night after he crashed a car into the front yard of a home near George Fox University while fleeing police.
3-17 Newberg Fire Log
published: 3/17/2010 10:50:42 AM
March 6— NFD personnel responded to an illegal burn at 300 S. Everest Road and motor vehicle collisions at Mountainview Drive and Springbrook Road and at Bell Road and Zimri Drive.
3-17 Newberg-Dundee Police Log
published: 3/17/2010 10:51:38 AM
March 2— A 16-year-old Newberg boy was taken into custody for minor in possession of tobacco following an incident at the Newberg High Alternative school.
3-17 Outstanding Warrants
published: 3/17/2010 10:52:41 AM
Area law enforcement officials are looking for the following people with outstanding warrants.Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg Police Department.
Fugitive speedster sentenced in Yamhill County
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
Fugitive Jason Dungan, arrested Nov. 24 in Newberg after crashing his car outside the Public Safety Building during a police pursuit, was sentenced to three years in prison last week in Yamhill County Circuit Court.
Second Craigslist co-defendant sentenced
published: 3/8/2010 2:10:03 PM
A man arrested in connection with the Craigslist case pled guilty Monday to charges of third-degree rape and second-degree sexual abuse. Judge Cal Tichenor sentenced Patricio Moreno, 43, to three months in jail and five years on probation as part of a plea agreement with the district attorney’s office.
Craigslist defendant pleads guilty
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
A McMinnville woman arrested in the Craigslist child sexual abuse case, pled guilty to lesser charges after passing a polygraph test that showed she believed the victim to be older than 18.
Outstanding Warrants
published: 3/10/2010 9:16:17 AM
Area law enforcement officials are looking for the following people with outstanding warrants.Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg Police Department.
Opinion
3-3 Guest Opinion
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
I hope that everyone had a chance to read my last column about the city saving money. What we really should have is an annual parade of just city-owned equipment for our (the taxpayers’) pleasure.
Obituaries
3-6 Obituaries
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
Mary Hadley Mary Hadley, formerly of Newberg, died Feb. 18, 2010. She was 81. She was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Melba, Idaho, to Harry and Ethel McClintock.
3-10 Obituaries
published: 3/10/2010 9:09:05 AM
Ilene R. Peterson Ilene Rita Peterson of Newberg died March 3, 2010. She was 92. She was born Jan. 4, 1918, in Butte, Mont., to Joseph and Clara (Duaime) Cotnoir.
3-13 Obituaries
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
Virginia L. Livengood Virginia Lee Livengood, who has friends in Newberg, died March 8, 2010, of complications from surgery. She was 59. She was born April 10, 1950, in Salem to Elvis and Beatrice (Andrews) Livengood.
3-17 Obituaries
published: 3/17/2010 10:46:19 AM
Merritt Elroy Johnson Merritt Elroy Johnson of Newberg died March 12, 2010. He was 85. He was born Sept. 15, 1924, in Bashaw, Canada, to Ralph and Eva (Haight) Johnson.
3-20 Obituaries
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
Erma A. Rogers Erma Arlene Rogers of Newberg died March 14, 2010. She was 91. She was born Aug. 4, 1918, in Newberg to George and Anna (Christensen) Rogers and attended school there.
3-27 Obituaries
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
Ardath Magee Ardath Magee of Newberg died March 22, 2010. She was 86. She was born June 21, 1923, in Luverne, Minn., to Guy and Buna (Davis) Remme. She grew up in Dayton and graduated from Dayton High School.
3-24 Obituaries
published: 3/24/2010 11:43:28 AM
Hazel K. Young Hazel Kenner Young, who has family in Newberg, died March 19, 2010, in Tualatin. She was 86. She was born March 21, 1923, in Peoria, Kan.
3-31 Obituaries
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Tanya R. Etter Tanya Rae Etter, formerly of Dayton, died March 10, 2010, at her home near Flagstaff, Ariz. She was 39. She was born Jan. 1, 1971, in Dallas, Texas, to Lester and Lois Graham.
Local News
County counsel John Gray will retire in the fall
published: 3/26/2010 3:38:26 PM
John Gray, Yamhill County counsel for the past 24 years, will step down in October, he announced last week to the Board of Commissioners. “John has served this county with distinction,” said county administrator Laura Tshabold.
Newberg man joins crowded GOP field for Wyden position
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
Walter Woodland attended Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon)’s January town hall in Newberg and didn’t quite like what he heard. He did some research and found Wyden was up for re-election this year, but didn’t see a candidate he could support — by mid-February, there was only one official candidate, a Democrat who would face Wyden in the primary.
There’s a pest among us
published: 03/27/10
A tiny insect is causing big worries among fruit and berry growers throughout Oregon, including those in the area, and scientists are working overtime to handle the problem.
Newberg man arrested on sex abuse charges
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
A Newberg man is accused of a pair of Measure 11 crimes for which he was arrested Tuesday on sex abuse charges. Richard Arron Woollum, 43, of 3305 Aquarius Boulevard, was arrested by Yamhill County sheriff’s deputies because the alleged offenses occurred while he was a resident of rural Dundee.
Medical Teams Int’l. board member discusses relief
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
When a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the island nation of Haiti on Jan. 12, killing more than 230,000 people, a Tigard-based team of relief workers sprang into action.
Habitat will get shelter land
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
The Newberg City Council advanced the city’s housing goals Monday night, moving forward with a land gift to Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing and beginning consideration of housing-related amendments to the comprehensive plan.
Oxycontin thief may be branching out
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
WOODBURN — Local police believe a suspect in holdups at the Newberg Walgreens store may have struck again after a robbery at noon Monday at Fairway Drug by a man seeking the prescription painkiller Oxycontin.
Suspected Oxycontin thief turns himself in
published: 3/26/2010 11:06:24 AM
A multi-jurisdictional hunt for the man accused of multiple pharmacy robberies came to a close Monday when Robert Stephen Webb, 54, turned himself in to the Portland Police Bureau.
Chehalem Valley Transit has its foot on the gas pedal
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Two years after discovering their executive director had embezzled thousands of dollars, the Chehalem Valley Senior Citizens Council is back on its feet — and its biggest outreach, Chehalem Valley Transit, is faring better than ever.
Bald Peak home invasion reports prove false
published: 3/31/2010 5:35:14 PM
An investigation into a Bald Peak resident’s claims that he thwarted a home invasion and fired shots at the would-be robbers, ended Thursday with the homeowner being cited on drug charges.
Six new buildings named city’s best
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Newberg’s Planning and Building Department recently presented its Community Enhancement Awards. There were six categories this year. Newberg city planner Barton Brierley said the amount of quality commercial development was surprisingly deep this year, including the Hottmann Insurance Building, which received the award for best downtown project.
Juvenile strip searches unconstitutional
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
The strip search policy at the Yamhill County Juvenile Detention Center goes too far, a federal judge ruled recently, deeming the center’s “particularly demeaning” and “astonishingly thorough” routine strip searches unconstitutional.
Bald Peak man reports shots fired during home invasion
published: 3/31/2010 9:35:01 AM
Sheriff's deputies from Yamhill and Washington counties searched in vain for suspects after shots were fired Tuesday evening during a reported home invasion robbery in the 18000 block of Bald Peak Road.
Newberg man injured in I-5 hit-and-run crash
published: 3/17/2010 11:51:10 AM
CENTRALIA, Wash. — James Michael Renken, 52, of Lynn Drive in Newberg was injured shortly before midnight Saturday by a hit-and-run driver while on Interstate 5 in Washington state.
Although the disease persists, the smile remains
published: 3/17/2010 11:55:44 AM
A former Newberg resident who lost her job as a result of being diagnosed with cancer — and had a tumor the size of a grapefruit removed from her brain — keeps an upbeat outlook on life.
Daily will wait longer for trial
published: 3/17/2010 11:58:42 AM
The leading defendant in the Craigslist case briefly appeared in court Monday afternoon, along with one of the other two men still awaiting disposition.
Commission OK’s affordable housing
published: 3/17/2010 12:01:12 PM
The Newberg Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve a series of proposed changes to the comprehensive plan as a means of supporting development of affordable housing.
‘Energetic’ Hobgood hired to run the St. Paul school district
published: 3/17/2010 12:06:10 PM
ST. PAUL - The St. Paul School Board voted unanimously to hire Sid Hobgood as the new superintendent at a meeting held March 8. Hobgood is the principal, athletic director, teacher and dean of students at Falls City High School.
Three-alarm fire destroys barn, equipment on Saturday
published: 3/24/2010 10:47:37 AM
Fire crews from throughout Yamhill County fought a three-alarm blaze that began at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at 22965 N.E. Sunnycrest Road. “It started with a brush pile burning too close to a small barn,” said Division Chief Chris Mayfield.
Local will run for George’s Senate seat
published: 3/24/2010 10:50:31 AM
A retired Newberg teacher will challenge incumbent state Sen. Larry George come November.Virginia “Timi” Parker, 59, insists she is not a politician.
Council reaffirms ‘08 daytime curfew rejection
published: 3/24/2010 10:52:02 AM
While the Newberg School District board of directors was voting March 15 to fine the parents of truants, the Newberg City Council was taking a stance that may seem opposed: reaffirming their 2008 decision to not install a daytime curfew.
War in a peaceful field
published: 3/24/2010 10:56:24 AM
Muskets and cannons bellowed smoke and steel flashed at Chehalem Valley Middle School Friday as the school hosted an army. The soldiers weren’t active duty troops with modern equipment, but instead members of Company A of the 19th Indiana Volunteer Infantry in the Northwest.
Tenley on 'The Bachelor:' Why she's glad she didn't win, what she plans to do next
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
Newberg native Tenley Molzahn won the hearts of millions but not the final rose on ABC’s recently concluded season of “The Bachelor.” In an exclusive interview with her hometown paper, the runner-up talked about why she went on the reality television show, what really happened and what she plans to do next.
Reaching out to Haiti through music
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
Green School at Newberg High School will hold a benefit concert to support victims of the Haitian earthquake. To be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, the event is billed as Hope 4 Haiti and will be headlined by pianist Michael Allen Harrison.
Thatcher will get a challenger in the GOP spring primary
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
A Newberg man filed last week to run against state Rep. Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer), citing no complaints about the incumbent but rather a desire for change in the Legislature and provide “working-class” representation.
Sokol-Blosser will make a run at the Legislature
published: 3/13/2010 12:00:00 PM
Yamhill County winemaker Susan Sokol Blosser was set to enjoy retirement: “But that’s about to change.” At the urging of friends and colleagues, the 65-year-old has thrown her hat into the political ring, filing to campaign on the Democratic ticket against one-term incumbent Jim Weidner (R-Yamhill) to represent House District 24 in the House of Representatives.
Gathering 100 years of stories
published: 3/10/2010 11:26:24 AM
“It’s been quite an adventure.” So said Geneva Margaret Gainer, a resident of Astor House who turns 100 on March 20, of her eventful life. She was born in 1910 on a North Dakota farm situated half a mile from the Canadian border.
Local chapter of nationwide conservative group forms
published: 3/10/2010 11:27:51 AM
There’s a new conservative group in town. Dozens of residents from Newberg and the surrounding area have banded together to form the Newberg chapter of Oregon Patriots, part of a growing nationwide conservative movement.
Thatcher says she has work left to do
published: 3/10/2010 11:31:44 AM
State Rep. Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer) filed to run for re-election last week. She anticipates a particularly difficult session in the Legislature next year and she wants to help the state make it through.
Walgreens hit again
published: 3/10/2010 11:36:14 AM
For the second time in a week the Newberg Walgreens store was held up by a robber seeking narcotics, and police believe the same man has struck twice.
Walgreens robbed for painkillers
published: 3/1/2010 4:32:55 PM
An unknown suspect held up the Newberg Walgreens store in search of prescription painkillers Sunday afternoon, the Newberg-Dundee Police Department reported Monday afternoon.
No final rose for Tenley ... but did she really lose?
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
“The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love” concluded Monday after a nine-week run, and for the first time Newberg native Tenley Molzahn didn’t get a rose.
Wu will have a challenger in the primary
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
David Wu will not be allowed to simply coast to re-election this year. Before he faces a Republican opponent in the November general election, he’ll first have to dispatch at least one democratic challenger in the May primaries.
Postman will go the distance for cancer research
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
Willie Groshell walks a lot. “Six or seven miles in an average day, maybe 10 or 11 if we’re busy,” the 35-year-old mail carrier at the Newberg post office said.
Surviving the Holocaust
published: 3/6/2010 12:00:00 PM
“It was a long time ago, but it left an indelible mark on the world.” That was memoirist and Wilsonville resident Ursula Bacon’s summation of Adolf Hitler’s rise to power — an event that sent Jewish families like hers fleeing their native Germany, and the less fortunate to their deaths.
Walgreens pharmacy robbed for painkillers Sunday
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
An unknown suspect held up the Newberg Walgreens store in search of prescription painkillers Sunday afternoon, the Newberg-Dundee Police Department reported Monday afternoon.
Street standards topic of Affordable Housing Committee
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
Efficient development is a key goal of Newberg’s Affordable Housing Committee, which recently turned to a discussion of street widths in its review of city development codes.
George, Thatcher convene town hall
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
When state Sen. Larry George and state Rep. Kim Thatcher met with constituents in Newberg Monday night to discuss the recently concluded special session of the Oregon Legislature, they made clear their feelings about the annual session proposal: we’re not really for it, but we’ll go along if that’s what the voters want .
Student absences may start costing parents
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
School administrators will soon have a new tool to force parents to send their children to school: they’ll be able to fine them $242 for truancy. On Feb.
Habitat volunteer receives presidential award
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
Suzanne Thomas is one dedicated volunteer — in 2009 she logged more than 300 hours of service for Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity, an accomplishment that recently earned her the organization’s first Presidential Volunteer Service Award.
Education
Newberg School Lunches
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
Lunches are served daily at the Newberg School District Elementary Schools. Cost is $1.25 for breakfast, $2.4 for lunch, $.5 for juice or milk. At all elementary school except Ewing Young the Monday lunch is chicken nuggets, on Tuesday is ham and cheese or hamburger, on Wednesday Caesar salad, on Thursday peanut butter and jelly sandwich or hot-dog and on Friday personal pizza.
3-3 School Briefs
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
Holocaust survivor to speak at GFU Holocaust survivor Ursula Bacon will visit George Fox University today (Wednesday) to tell of her experiences of fleeing Nazi Germany.
Veritas receives grant for leadership program
published: 3/2/2010 2:58:43 PM
Veritas School has been awarded a $4,100 from the Christian School Leadership Program at George Fox University to be used for professional development during the 2010-2011 school year.
Drumming heavyweight visits middle school
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
Music students at Chehalem Valley Middle School got a special treat last week when Bernard “Pretty” Purdie showed up for class. Purdie wasn’t there to take lessons but to enrich Dave Sanders’ class.
Messy fun at JAES is all for a good cause
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
Joan Austin elementary school students got their hands dirty to help Haitians last week. The dirty hands came via clay that came in neat little packages that were then cut into bricks, which teacher Heather Nelson taught her students to transform into bowls.
3-10 School Briefs
published: 3/10/2010 9:18:44 AM
NEF scores Verizon grant The Newberg Education Foundation received a $5,000 grant to promote and improve literacy in the Newberg School District. The grant from the Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon, will be used to purchase books and software that will help students to improve their reading and writing skills.
A Seuss birthday celebration
published: 3/10/2010 9:21:53 AM
Crazy hats were de rigueur March 2 at C.S. Lewis Academy as the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade student body celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday with cake and a reading.
FFA team will send many to state
published: 3/10/2010 9:23:22 AM
Newberg FFA students competed at sectionals last week and did well. In creed speaking, Brennan Vanden Hoek finished in second-place, was in the top eight for the state and will compete at the state convention.
Robots playing soccer in the Coliseum
published: 3/10/2010 9:30:04 AM
PORTLAND — A rookie NHS team of engineering students reached the quarter finals of a soccer tournament played by robots. The students had six weeks to design and build a robot to participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition at Memorial Coliseum.
3-24 School Briefs
published: 3/24/2010 10:58:53 AM
Local students recognized Jessy Hampton, Mariah Lusby, Zachary McNay and Sarah York of Newberg, were named to the dean’s list at Seattle Pacific University for the 2009 fall quarter.
George Fox fund-raiser will benefit special ed students
published: 3/24/2010 11:00:55 AM
A group of George Fox University students has a proposal to kick off spring: run five kilometers and help special need students in Newberg. “Strides for Students” is organized by seven GFU students as part of a capstone project for their business degrees.
Building a bridge to a new ministry
published: 3/24/2010 11:03:02 AM
Students at George Fox University are designing a bridge for a local ministry for free. As part of the serve in engineering philosophy of the department, “we design and deliver a completed product,” said Ruben Lucescu, 23, a senior who switched to an engineering major after first seeking a different degree.
Kiwanis lauds Edwards kids
published: 3/24/2010 11:06:18 AM
Members of Newberg Kiwanis threw a party for 150 Edwards Elementary school students March 18 as part of an outreach to help student achievement. “It’s something we’ve wanted to do for quite some time,” said Kiwanian Mikki Snell of the BUG, or “Bringing Up Grades,” program.
3-17 School Briefs
published: 3/17/2010 11:32:13 AM
PCC to offer robotics focus PORTLAND — Portland Community College’s electronic engineering technology program at Sylvania Campus has a new, state-approved mechatronics, automation, and robotics option.
GFU offers freshmen a choice: iPad or MacBook
published: 3/17/2010 11:33:17 AM
Incoming freshmen who enroll at George Fox University this fall will have a choice to make before they arrive on campus in August: iPad or MacBook? With Apple’s unveiling of the iPad in January, George Fox has opted to give new students the option of choosing the new device or selecting its current offering, the Apple MacBook.
Newberg school board approves truancy fine
published: 3/17/2010 11:34:18 AM
Parents who fail to send their children to school better watch out as their decision could cost them $242. Monday night the Newberg School District board of directors approved a new administrative regulation which will enable the district to request the Newberg-Dundee Police Department fine parents who don’t send their children to school.
Guitar class has NHS students making music
published: 3/17/2010 11:37:03 AM
Music education is no longer limited to triangles, flutes, violins and the like at Newberg High School as students can now learn the “classics,” rock classics that is, through a new program.
Newberg School Lunches
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Lunches are served daily at the Newberg School District Elementary Schools. Cost is $1.25 for breakfast, $2.4 for lunch, $.5 for juice or milk. At all elementary school except Ewing Young the Monday lunch is chicken nuggets, on Tuesday is ham and cheese or hamburger, on Wednesday Caesar salad, on Thursday peanut butter and jelly sandwich or hot-dog and on Friday personal pizza.
3-31 School Briefs
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Local SPU students make autumn quarter dean’s list The following students from Newberg were named to the dean’s list at Seattle Pacific University for the 2009 fall quarter: Jessy Hampton, Mariah Lusby, Zachary McNay and Sarah York.
Montoya attends Hispanic student conference
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
A Newberg High School graduate attended the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute last month, one of 14 students selected nationwide to attend on a scholarship.
Work on the school budget begins Monday
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
The Newberg School District budget committee comes together once a year with one singular objective: identifying the money Newberg public schools will receive and how they will spend it.
Comm Calendar
3-31 Community Briefs
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Fund-raiser slated for cancer patient Mike’s Medical Pharmacy, at the corner of Highway 99W and Villa Road, began a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
3-27 Community Briefs
published: 3/27/2010 12:00:00 PM
Community connect and free transit day slated McMINNVILLE — New Horizons Church, 2705 NE Destiny Drive, is holding community connect from 2 to 8 p.m.
3-24 Community Briefs
published: 3/24/2010 11:50:55 AM
Firearms training offered The Newberg Rifle and Pistol Club will conduct a training course from 9 a.m. to late afternoon April 17 at Gibbs Community Center at the intersection of Bell and Quarry roads.
3-20 Community Briefs
published: 3/20/2010 12:00:00 PM
Small woodland owners to meet McMINNVILLE — The Yamhill County Small Woodlands Association and the Oregon State University Extension Service will host Jim and Sandy LeTourneux as speakers at 6:30 p.
3-17 Community Briefs
published: 3/17/2010 10:42:34 AM
Chehalem Garden Club to meet The Chehalem Garden Club will host speaker Dennis Dooley of the Oregon Camellia Society at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Newberg First Federal meeting room.
Business
3-17 Business Briefs
published: 3/17/2010 11:21:49 AM
Curves will hold food drive During the month of March, Curves of Newberg will participate in the 12th annual Curves Food Drive to benefit local food banks.
You and Your Money
published: 3/17/2010 11:23:58 AM
You’ve probably heard the pitches for “quick tax loans.” The official name is refund anticipation loans, or RALs. They’re marketed primarily to cash-poor taxpayers who use their annual federal and state tax refunds as a piggy bank for discretionary items or, thanks to a struggling economy, essentials like food and housing.
Allison sommelier tops in magazine
published: 3/17/2010 11:27:16 AM
Food & Wine Magazine has named Ercolino Crugnale, sommelier (wine steward) for Jory Restaurant at the Allison Inn, as among the top seven in national fine dining.
Sign maker leaves his mark on the area
published: 3/17/2010 11:30:24 AM
You may not know John Renkew, but you’ve seen his work. The 66-year-old Newberg man, formerly a retail display consultant, now runs a graphic design and sign-building workshop that boasts a number of high-profile local clients.
3-24 Business Briefs
published: 3/24/2010 11:07:46 AM
Hip Chicks celebrate two-year anniversary The April 2 First Friday Art Walk will mark the second anniversary of the Hip Chicks Do Wine tasting room in Newberg.
3-24 You and Your Money
published: 3/24/2010 11:09:22 AM
Whether you prepare your taxes yourself or work with an accountant or other professional, it’s possible to miss key deductions that will save you money for the 2009 tax year.
Despite economy, OVS adding personnel
published: 3/24/2010 11:19:28 AM
McMINNVILLE — Oregon Vineyard Supply Company has hired eight new associates; three are replacements and five fill new positions. Frank Horner recently joined the McMinnville operation in equipment sales.
Dundee codes stymie locating new business
published: 3/24/2010 11:20:46 AM
DUNDEE — Rick Naylor thought that Dundee would be the perfect spot to open a retail nursery. “The closest in the area are Al’s in Sherwood and Kramer’s down in McMinnville,” said Naylor, who owns and operates French Prairie Perennials in St.
You and Your Money
published: 3/10/2010 9:00:27 AM
Are you looking for ways to trim expenses? There are a lot of different reasons to be worried about money and spending these days. Cutting back on unnecessary outlays is always a good idea, but make sure you don’t chop out important budget items in the process.
State unemployment rate levels off
published: 3/10/2010 9:01:33 AM
Oregon’s unemployment rate appears to have steadied at 10.7 percent, remaining essentially unchanged from a year ago, according to the Oregon Employment Department.
Waste Management completes Newberg Garbage purchase
published: 3/10/2010 9:02:45 AM
As announced early this year, Waste Management of Oregon has completed its acquisition of Newberg Garbage Service and Recycling, which it purchased from owner Merlin LaJoie for an undisclosed sum.
3-10 Business Briefs
published: 3/10/2010 8:59:19 AM
LeTip hosts mixer The Sherwood/Newberg LeTip club will hold a business networking social from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 18 at Yamhill Grill. Appetizers will be provided.
3-3 Business Briefs
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
GFU business school hosts state economist TIGARD — Tom Potiowsky, state economist for Oregon, will be the featured speaker at George Fox University’s School of Business spring speaker series set for 7 to 9 a.
Yamhill County ninth in 2009 ag sales
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
With the economic downturn leading to a 15 percent statewide drop in agricultural sales in 2009, virtually all sectors of the farm industry are struggling.
German wine magnate strikes local partnership
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
Yamhill County’s wine country has drawn attention from the Old Country for quite some time — most notably with the 1988 decision by French winemakers Maison Joseph Drouhin to purchase a vineyard in the Dundee Hills.
3-31 Business Briefs
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Coffee Cottage celebrates two decades The Coffee Cottage will begin celebrating its 20-year anniversary April 6 with a month of weekly specials — starting with drip coffee at “1990 prices” of 60 cents for a 12-ounce cup.
Graphic adds new sports reporter
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Seth Gordon has come to the right place. A homebrewer and former brewpub employee in his home state of Michigan, Gordon is looking forward to exploring the capital of craft beer — when he’s not covering sports for The Newberg Graphic.
Local firms in the top 100 best places to work
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Two local companies have been ranked among “The 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon” for 2010 by Oregon Business Magazine: Sokol Blosser Winery of Dundee and local branches of Hagan Hamilton Insurance.
Store fills the void for tack in Newberg
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Since the closure of FarmGro Supply, there haven’t been many options for Newberg horse lovers in search of tack and supplies. Pat Hall is getting ready to change that.
Arts & Leisure
Novelist explores her family history
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
In the early 1800s, economic change and religious and political rivalry combined to displace hundreds of thousands of Scottish people. Following a failed rebellion against the Protestant English king and subsequent repression of the clan system, farmers and tenants were driven from their homes by the landed gentry, ostensibly to make way for modern agricultural methods.
3-31 Arts & Leisure Briefs
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
Live music at Underground Cafe Washington musician Ravin Wolf will perform acoustic “sagebrush blues” from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Underground Cafe in Springbrook Plaza by Safeway.
It’s time to prep your entries for the Newberg Camellia Festival
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
The second annual Newberg Camellia Festival is April 10 and the Chehalem Garden Club encourages green thumbs and shutterbugs to show their stuff. Entries for the flower arranging and photography contests will be taken from 8 to 9 a.
Passport Tour returns for 2010
published: 3/31/2010 12:00:00 PM
The fifth annual Dundee Hills Passport Tour will return April 17-18 and the Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association will hold a variety of special events for visitors and wine lovers.
‘The Crazies’ offers thought-provoking terror
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
One by one, the residents of a small Iowa town are going crazy. As ordinary people turn into mindless killers, the town sheriff (Timothy Olyphant, HBO’s “Deadwood”) and his wife, the town doctor (Radha Mitchell) uncover the cause of the mayhem — a mysterious virus — and find themselves fleeing not only the titular “crazies,” but a military force determined to quarantine the town .
Bruin group adds to ‘Green’ journal
published: 3/3/2010 12:00:00 PM
Members of a George Fox University student group were cited for their efforts to promote conservation last month in “Green Awakenings,” a roundup of environmental work at Christian colleges nationwide.
3-10 Arts & Leisure Briefs
published: 3/10/2010 11:40:32 AM
Student art exhibit opens at university George Fox University will host the work of student artists in the Minthorne and Lindgren galleries from March 11 to April 7, with an opening reception from 5 to 6:30 p.
A sylvan glade ablaze with the colors of rhododendrons
published: 3/10/2010 11:44:18 AM
St. PAUL — The Cecil and Molly Smith Garden will open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from April 3 to May 23 at 5065 Raybell Road, west of Highway 219 between St.
Greek tragedy on a local scale
published: 3/10/2010 11:47:31 AM
One of George Fox’s graduates has returned to campus and will direct the theater department’s spring play, which premieres next month. “Euridice” will open at 7:30 p.
3-24 Arts & Leisure Briefs
published: 3/24/2010 11:23:30 AM
Wine, vines and family time returns Eight Yamhill County wineries will offer activities for the whole family from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Witness farming the old-fashioned way
published: 3/24/2010 11:24:44 AM
McMINNVILLE — Volunteers will soon prepare a field with vintage equipment to celebrate Farm Fest. The Yamhill Valley Heritage Center at the intersection of Highway 18 and Durham Lane, will plant a crop of wheat using pioneer equipment, horses and mules from 10 a.
‘Bounty Hunter’ is lots of laughs
published: 3/24/2010 11:28:43 AM
Imagine your wife divorces you against your will and cuts off all contact, you subsequently lose your job as a police officer, and you find work as a bounty hunter.
Memoirist pens a second volume
published: 3/24/2010 11:32:55 AM
After raising a family of many kids and pets, Jeanette Mercer Gardner is looking back in the second volume of her memoirs. In 2006, Gardner published her first book, “Dirty Feet and Hungry Hearts,” recounting her upbringing in Wyoming.
3-17 Arts & Leisure Briefs
published: 3/17/2010 11:38:30 AM
Live music at Coffee Cat The Coffee Cat Coffeehouse, 107 S. College St., will soon host several Friday performances, including Todd Samusson on March 26 and Seth Schneider on April 9.
Free movies, with no strings attached
published: 3/17/2010 11:39:29 AM
There is a new theater opening in Newberg. Newberg Calvary Chapel will start showing family movies for free on Friday nights, with free popcorn and pop to boot.
County arts alliance offers scholarships
published: 3/17/2010 11:40:37 AM
The Arts Alliance of Yamhill County is accepting applications for its annual high school scholarship award, the Marg Johansen Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior from Yamhill County who intends to further his or her education in an arts-related field.
Theater professor earns award from Kennedy Center
published: 3/17/2010 11:43:17 AM
Rhett Luedtke, an associate professor at George Fox University, is one of eight college instructors nationally to receive a National Directing Fellow Award from the John F.
Drama 24 hours in the making
published: 3/17/2010 11:46:43 AM
It’s not unusual for college students to pull an all-nighter, but theater majors at George Fox University did so just for fun this weekend. Participants in the “24-hour Theater Project” had exactly that much time to write and rehearse a short play for performance Saturday evening.
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