Letters to the Editor
9-4 Letters to the editor
published: 9/7/2010 11:36:36 AM
Barnstormers 4-H club thanks its supporters To the editor: Last month the Barnstormers 4-H Club hosted the Tour de Coop, a tour of six Newberg coops and their gardens.
9-11 Letters to the Editor
published: 9/10/2010 3:02:48 PM
To the editor: It’s a shame that Rep. Thatcher and Rep. Weidner have chosen to withhold their support for Ballot Measure 74, which authorizes cannabis dispensaries.
9-15 Letters to the Editor
published: 9/14/2010 3:01:25 PM
To the editor: I applaud you for having the courage to publish Sheldon Richman’s guest opinion in the Sept. 8 issue of the Newberg Graphic.
9-17 Letters to the Editor
published: 9/17/2010 1:34:30 PM
To the editor: I support the opinion of county commissioner candidate Mary Starrett regarding seeking the truth about 9-11. There have been opinion polls conducted by pollsters Zogby, Scripps Howard, Reuters and Angus Reid, as well as cable news channels such as CNN and MSNBC, asking Americans whether they believe the official government narrative for 9-11.
9-22 Letters to the Editor
published: 9/22/2010 9:41:26 AM
To the editor: You may have read the recent news that the construction of the new animal shelter is in jeopardy. We want you to know that Newberg Animal Shelter Friends will do everything possible to build a new shelter.
9-25 Letters to the Editor
published: 9/24/2010 2:45:19 PM
To the editor: Recently, a few people who attended the Yamhill County Republican meetings chose to endorse Mary Starrett for the county commission.
9-29 Letters to the Editor
published: 9/28/2010 1:26:04 PM
To the editor: I commend our commissioners for changing the date of the hearing on the proposal to site a quarry on Grand Island to accommodate the voices of more of their constituents.
Guest Opinion
Looking at the climate change debate
published: 9/24/2010 2:43:10 PM
Perhaps half of the American public views climate change as non-existent or not a serious issue. The percentage varies depending on how the pollster phrases the question.
Guest Opinion: An America without optimism
published: 9/28/2010 1:17:23 PM
Of the only man ever elected four times to the White House, the historian James MacGregor Burns wrote: “If other leaders bent under the burdens of power, Roosevelt shouldered his with zest and gaiety.
Guest Opinion: How the tea party will change the GOP
published: 9/22/2010 9:39:07 AM
WILMINGTON, Del. — For the first and only time in a remarkable political career — which began in 1966 when he captured a “safe” Democratic state legislative seat and included winning campaigns for the state Senate, lieutenant governor, two terms as governor and nine terms to the U.
Guest Opinion: Obama must center on ‘saving’ 2012
published: 9/17/2010 1:31:58 PM
“He cannot save 2010,” the big-time Democrat is saying of Barack Obama. “It is gone. He must now concentrate on saving 2012. But the biggest fear of some of those close to him is that he might not really want to go on in 2012, that he might not really care.
Guest Opinion: We have seen this movie before
published: 9/14/2010 3:03:15 PM
Whether it’s chronic self-delusion or simply garden variety human conceit, we seem capable of convincing ourselves that these times — “our times” — are unique in human history.
Guest Opinion: Socialism versus Christianity -- What’s the better choice?
published: 9/10/2010 2:57:28 PM
Some liberals recently have claimed that socialism is closer to the teachings of Christ than capitalism. They cite Christ’s compassion for the poor and needy.
Guest Opinion: Invite Chinese students to share your table
published: 9/7/2010 1:38:44 PM
Lois, my wife, called me a few days ago from her office at George Fox University to ask me how I felt about having two Chinese students share our table and our home.
Guest opinion: Melting ice and a rising ocean
published: 9/4/2010 7:37:13 PM
When the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its massive report in 2007, it projected that the arctic ice cap would melt all the way to the north pole by the end of the century.
Guest opinion: Parents must try to intervene when children are bullied
published: 9/4/2010 7:37:19 PM
I wanted to add a few comments in regard to the Aug. 21 Newberg Graphic article, “What to do if your child is being bullied.” First of all, I do agree that cyber-bullying is a huge problem and only growing worse as technology progresses.
Editorials
9-4 Editorial: Oregonian, KGW should force a debate
published: 9/4/2010 7:37:26 PM
What a sad state of affairs Oregon politics are in. It seems the two major candidates in the race for the next Oregon governor can’t agree on a time and place for one single televised debate before the November general election.
Editorial: LBT: Sandwich or libertarian?
published: 9/7/2010 1:36:50 PM
It seems Larry George doesn’t have a lot of faith in the ability of voters to distinguish between a libertarian and a sandwich. That’s the crux of the lawsuit the state senator has signed his name to recently, that abbreviations created to allow candidates to list endorsements from multiple parties behind their names on ballots and in the voters’ pamphlet are unclear.
Editorial: No bias, just journalism
published: 9/14/2010 3:05:36 PM
There were some grumblings from a few readers last week concerning our story and editorial about state Sen. Larry George joining a lawsuit against the state over a plan to abbreviate party affiliations behind candidates’ names on ballots and in the voters pamphlet.
Editorial: A solemn day for America
published: 9/10/2010 2:55:57 PM
Saturday marks an emotional milestone for many people as the ninth anniversary passes of the terrorist attacks in New York on the World Trade Center and in Virginia at the Pentagon.
Editorial: Minimum wage best left alone
published: 9/22/2010 9:37:19 AM
The hue and cry has risen anew in Oregon over the state’s minimum wage, the second-highest in the nation behind Washington. This time the long-running controversy centered around a video of gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley released by the Democratic Party of Oregon.
Editorial: Kudos to those who care about center
published: 9/17/2010 1:30:00 PM
Our hats are off to the 40 or so people who attended a meeting Wednesday evening to give their input on future improvements to the grounds at the Chehalem Cultural Center and beyond.
Editorial: That’s a lot of cash for a visitors’ center
published: 9/24/2010 2:41:08 PM
The Visitor Information Center, run by the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, undoubtedly plays an important role in marketing the Newberg area.
Editorial: Thumbs up for a week gone by
published: 9/28/2010 1:15:02 PM
— Our hats are off this week to the organizers of the Floyd Aylor Memorial Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the event, slated for Oct. 10 at Chehalem Glenn Golf Course, will go to the Paul Harris Foundation via the Newberg Rotary clubs.
Weddings
9-22 Weddings
published: 9/22/2010 9:32:44 AM
Brown Stephanie Pelkey of Newberg and Jason Brown of Spanaway, Wash., were married Sept 19 at Fort Borst Park in Centralia, Wash. The bride is the daughter of William and Beverly Hall of Newberg.
In The Service
9-15 In The Service
published: 9/14/2010 2:52:43 PM
Navy Seaman recruit Tresa Daracunas, niece of Linda Byerly of Dundee, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
Engagements
9-7 Engagement
published: 9/7/2010 1:35:34 PM
Thoren, Marlett Kendra Thoren of Newberg and Dustin Marlett of Tucson, Ariz., have announced their intention to marry Oct. 2 in the Church of the Nazarene in Newberg.
Births
9-14 Births
published: 9/14/2010 2:50:39 PM
A baby born recently in North Colorado Medical Center with ties to Newberg is: Lilith Ann Pearl, 8 pounds 12 ounces, Sept. 7, 2010, to Jedidiah and Ashleigh Bingham Pearl of Greeley, Colo.
9-28 Birth Announcements
published: 9/28/2010 1:29:05 PM
Babies born recently at Newberg Providence Medical Center include: Nicholas William Mahon, 6 pounds 13 ounces, Sept. 3, 2010, to Felice and Tyler Mahon of Newberg.
Anniversaries
9-15 Anniversaries
published: 9/14/2010 2:51:51 PM
Harris Harris and Sara Pearson of Newberg, who were married Sept. 15, 1950 in Bejou, Minn., are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.
Sports News
Tigers tackle Trask Mountain
published: 9/14/2010 2:34:29 PM
YAMHILL — Despite missing two of its top runners, Newberg opened the 2010 season with a pair of top-10 finishes Saturday at the Trask Mountain Assault at 5 Rock Ranch.
GFU splits four matches in California
published: 9/14/2010 2:35:40 PM
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Struggling to play consistently, George Fox finished with a 2-2 record at the Cal-Lu-fornia Tournament Friday and Saturday at Cal Lutheran University.
Bruins find first goals, first win
published: 9/14/2010 2:38:01 PM
George Fox waited four games to earn its first goal of the season, but Kirsten Cardwell’s score in the 68th minute is the one that delivered the Bruin’s first win of 2010, a 2-1 decision over Evergreen State Friday night at the Austin Sports Complex.
Bruins play to draw with Simpson
published: 9/14/2010 2:39:18 PM
Still looking for its first victory, George Fox tallied its first goal of the season after playing visiting Simpson University to a 0-0 draw Saturday at the Austin Sports Complex.
Tigers tie for third in tourney play at Southridge Saturday
published: 9/14/2010 2:40:35 PM
BEAVERTON — Newberg entered the tournament at Southridge High School on Saturday hoping to test itself against some of the best competition in the state.
Bruins take first by 25 strokes in home tourney
published: 9/14/2010 2:43:01 PM
George Fox may have been a little bit rusty, but with four players finishing in the top five the No. 7-ranked Bruins cruised to a 25-stroke victory in the GFU Women’s Fall Invitational Sunday at the Chehalem Glenn Golf Course.
Bucks defense stifles Lowell; St. Paul goes to 2-0
published: 9/14/2010 2:44:55 PM
LOWELL — Unlike last year, when St. Paul simply blew out opponents with its offensive firepower, this year’s Bucks have been getting the job done with defense.
A meteoric rise in the rugby world
published: 9/14/2010 2:48:23 PM
At this time last year, the last thing Newberg High School junior Hannah Bell would have called herself was a rugby player. But in the past eight months, Bell has experienced a meteoric rise that has taken her from rookie on the Newberg Rugby Club high school team to Oregon All-Star and, as of Wednesday, member of the U.
Celtics tame Tigers 44-14
published: 9/10/2010 11:49:30 PM
KEIZER -- After Newberg and McNary each scored on their first possession of the game, it appeared as a slugfest might ensue. But before the Tigers could get off a second punch, McNary landed a knockout blow, scoring three times in a 3 minute, 46 second-span en route to 25 points in the second quarter and a 44-14 win Friday night.
Tomlin era begins with last-minute victory
published: 9/4/2010 8:52:08 PM
Even if T.J. Tomlin leads the Newberg High School football team for the next 21 years, like Eric Carlson did before him, the first-year head coach may never experience a more thrilling victory the 32-27 comeback win over Reynolds the Tigers delivered in his first game as coach Friday night.
NHS volleyball sweeps jamboree
published: 9/7/2010 1:42:02 PM
If Newberg wasn’t the preseason favorite heading into the Pacific Conference Jamboree, it certainly is now. With most of last year’s roster returning and 2009 league champion Canby now in the Three Rivers League, the Tigers proved as much by going unbeaten in matchups with each league team at the preseason scrimmage on Sept.
Tigers will take the field with some depth, new coach
published: 9/7/2010 1:43:35 PM
Despite losing nine seniors, including at least six starters, Newberg returns excellent depth in the midfield, which will give first-year head coach Scott Diefenbaugh plenty of options this fall.
Veritas attempts to build a volleyball legacy
published: 9/7/2010 1:45:16 PM
It takes time and experience to build a successful sports program. It also takes the grooming of younger players headed toward the next level of play.
Black belts, times three siblings
published: 9/7/2010 1:49:12 PM
Family is pretty big in Newberg. At Dragonfly TaeKwonDo, the story’s the same, with families participating and more parents regularly joining in the fun.
George Fox takes 3 of 4 at Northwest Invitational
published: 9/7/2010 1:51:05 PM
PORTLAND — George Fox won three of four games over the weekend at the Northwest Conference Invitational — an event the Bruins co-hosted with Lewis & Clark at the Pamplin Sports Center in Portland.
Bruins suffer a second loss
published: 9/7/2010 1:52:27 PM
EVERETT, Wash. — George Fox registered its first goal of the season, but it was not enough to deliver a victory as the Bruins fell 4-1 Saturday at Trinity Lutheran College.
GFU still searching for first win
published: 9/7/2010 1:53:40 PM
George Fox continues to look for its first goal of the season after battling Warner Pacific University to a 0-0 tie on Saturday at the Austin Sports Complex.
Club system may benefit NHS squad
published: 9/7/2010 1:56:14 PM
Having graduated 11 of 18 players from last year’s roster, Newberg may face a rebuilding year in 2010, but head coach Jon Halstead said he believes the team could make a significant transition that will benefit the program for years to come.
Koskela will lead deep NHS roster
published: 9/4/2010 7:37:05 PM
Junior Talli Koskela is shooting to make her third consecutive trip to the Class 6A cross country state finals, but is hoping for a little more company this year.
NHS boys eye return to 6A finals
published: 9/4/2010 7:36:56 PM
As one of three returning runners from the Newberg High School cross country team that tied with Forest Grove for the Pacific Conference title and finished 11th at the Class 6A finals a year ago, senior Taylor Johnston hopes some of last year’s lessons won’t be lost on the 2010 squad.
Sept. 4 Sports briefs
published: 9/4/2010 7:36:29 PM
CPRD registration is open Registration for Chehalem Park and Recreation District middle school volleyball, soccer and cross country seasons is underway.
GFU falls 3-1 in season opener
published: 9/4/2010 7:36:36 PM
In a matchup that was decided by just 10 points over four games, self-inflicted errors proved too much for George Fox to overcome in a season-opening 3-1 loss to Warner Pacific at the Wheeler Sports Complex on Wednesday night.
St. Paul pounds Dufur to open title defense
published: 9/4/2010 7:36:43 PM
DUFUR — En route to the 2009 Class 1A state championship, many of the St. Paul High School football team’s games were already decided, if not well out of reach, by halftime.
Bruins can’t inaugurate new field with a win
published: 9/4/2010 7:36:49 PM
George Fox University unveiled its new soccer facility on Thursday, but couldn’t produce a win to celebrate the completion of the first part of the Austin Sports Complex.
C.S. Lewis determined to show no fear on the court
published: 9/10/2010 3:24:14 PM
In addition to the challenge of playing perennial Casco League powerhouse Jewell, the C.S. Lewis volleyball team faced several unique obstacles in Thursday’s season opener.
NHS girls suffer rare home loss
published: 9/10/2010 3:26:48 PM
Perhaps just as much as winning the last five state championships, it says a lot about the Newberg girls water polo program that longtime head coach Jim McMaster can’t remember the last time the Tigers lost a home game.
Tigers dispatch Lincoln, Aloha
published: 9/10/2010 3:29:37 PM
One of the biggest question marks facing Newberg this season was how would the Tigers replace graduated goalie Brian Cheney. But after performing well in a pair of home wins over Lincoln and Aloha this week, Kristian Hansen appears to have answered that challenge.
Tigers kick off season with 1-0 road win over Crimson Tide
published: 9/10/2010 3:30:44 PM
HILLSBORO — After graduating nearly two thirds of last year’s varsity roster, Newberg may have even surprised itself with its 1-0 win at Glencoe Thursday in the season-opening OSAA Endowment Game.
Newberg settles for 2-2 draw with Glencoe
published: 9/10/2010 3:33:17 PM
Newberg made first-year head coach Scott Diefenbaugh’s new possession-style offense look like old hat in the team’s season opener, but a few too many miscues resulted in a 2-2 draw at home Thursday in the OSAA Endowment Game.
Tigers slam their way to a pair of wins
published: 9/10/2010 3:36:24 PM
A pair of wins to start the season may appear like a fast start, but for a Newberg team that expects to make it a deep into the state playoffs this year, sluggish starts are the last habit the Tigers would like to develop.
NHS picks Mike Weston to lead boys basketball program
published: 9/10/2010 3:39:12 PM
Former Wilsonville assistant head basketball coach Mike Weston will succeed Mark Vernon as the head boys basketball coach at Newberg, athletic director Tim Burke announced Wednesday in an e-mail.
Bucks top Country Christian
published: 9/9/2010 10:33:27 AM
MOLALLA — Continuing the strong form it showed in going 5-1 in the preseason, St. Paul swept Country Christian to open the regular season on Tuesday.
Bruins fall 2-0 to Corban
published: 9/9/2010 10:34:37 AM
After two scoreless ties in the first two contests on its brand new synthetic field, George Fox has been eager to see the ball hit the back of the net for the first time at the Austin Sports Complex.
Second half unkind to Tigers again
published: 9/25/2010 12:09:56 AM
For the third consecutive game, Newberg saw a competitive contest get out of hand in the second half and by now, the Tigers are getting pretty sick of hearing that tune.
Willamette hands George Fox women a 2-1 defeat on the road
published: 9/29/2010 2:46:28 PM
SALEM — Melanie Gaither scored her first goal of the year with 21 minutes remaining in the second half, but it wasn’t enough as George Fox could not complete its comeback in a 2-1 loss Sunday at Willamette.
Tigers second place at Sprague
published: 9/29/2010 2:47:42 PM
SALEM — Newberg was physically and emotionally drained following its thrilling five-set win over Tigard on Sept. 23, but the Tigers fought through the hangover from that victory to place second Saturday at the Sprague Tournament.
Pair of Bruin tennis players prosper this fall
published: 9/29/2010 2:48:56 PM
SALEM — Two George Fox tennis players proved their skills hadn’t gotten rusty this offseason by making deep runs as the men’s and women’s teams competed at the USTA/ITA Small College Northwest Regional Tournament.
Tigers first at Parkrose tourney, top Lakeridge 18-6 at home Monday
published: 9/29/2010 2:53:50 PM
PORTLAND — With a young and inexperienced team, Newberg got a nice boost of confidence after breezing to a 5-0 record and capturing the team title at the Parkrose Tournament over the weekend.
Newberg grad leads Bruins in Hawai’i meet
published: 9/17/2010 2:01:47 PM
LA’IE, Hawai’i — Led by a pair of rookies, George Fox placed fourth out of six teams Saturday at the Brigham Young University-Hawai’i Invitational on the island of Oahu.
NHS improves to 3-0 in conference with wins
published: 9/17/2010 2:03:33 PM
Newberg is 3-0 in Pacific Conference play thanks to a pair of three-set victories over Century and Forest Grove this week. The Tigers dispatched the Jaguars 25-15, 25-19, 25-20 on the road Tuesday before beating the Vikings 25-19, 25-15, 25-19 at home Thursday.
Veritas opens with win over rival CSLA
published: 9/17/2010 2:08:23 PM
Veritas head coach Rachel Schippers emphasized serve and serve-receive heading into this season and the Vanguard excelled in both areas Tuesday to earn a 3-0 victory over crosstown rival C.
Tigers cage themselves in pair of losses
published: 9/17/2010 2:10:37 PM
After playing well for the majority of the time in both games versus Tualatin and Century, Newberg was twice undone by defensive miscues and unable to come back from early deficits in 2-0 and 2-1 setbacks this week.
CSLA Watchmen go co-ed, lose first game
published: 9/17/2010 2:14:10 PM
Considering the C.S. Lewis Academy soccer team had practiced just four times since merging the boys and girls teams into a single coed squad, it wasn’t too surprising that the Watchmen needed a little time to get their bearings in Tuesday’s season opener versus Open Door Christian.
Bruins edge Pacific 1-0 Wednesday at home
published: 9/17/2010 2:15:22 PM
Despite surrendering nearly four times as many shots to Pacific as they took, it was the Bruins who found the back of the net in a 1-0 win over the Boxers Wednesday night at the Austin Sports Complex.
Newberg rebounds from a tough loss
published: 9/17/2010 2:17:02 PM
Hillsboro — After starting the week with an 8-0 loss Tuesday to perennial Pacific Conference power Tualatin, Newberg was more than ready to put that game in the past and hit the field at Century two days later.
Bucks earn split at Jewell 3-way
published: 9/17/2010 2:18:26 PM
JEWELL — Despite the boost that came with a five-set win over Jewell, St. Paul did not have enough left in the tank to pull out a win in the fifth set against rival Perrydale and had to settle for a split Thursday at the Casco League three-way match.
Tiger boys cruise to a pair of wins this week
published: 9/17/2010 2:23:39 PM
The Newberg offense was humming this week, powering the Tigers to victories over Lake Oswego and Tualatin. Kale Rogers scored four goals and dished out three assists on Wednesday as Newberg pulled away for a 17-5 win over the visiting Timberwolves.
Newberg comes up short vs. Tualatin
published: 9/17/2010 2:34:09 PM
By now, Newberg head water polo coach Jim McMaster is accustomed to his birthday coinciding with Tigers games. Although Newberg fell short of giving McMaster a win on his birthday Wednesday night, he was encouraged by the improvement his young squad made in an 10-8 loss to a Tualatin team that he deems the best in the state so far this year.
Crimson Tide overwhelms Tigers in second half
published: 9/17/2010 11:57:44 PM
In the span of two plays, Friday night’s contest between Newberg and No. 8-ranked Glencoe shifted from a tightly-contested battle into a rout.
Youth leads George Fox in grass course event
published: 9/22/2010 11:28:30 AM
SALEM — Saturday was a youth movement for George Fox as freshmen Joseph Pia and Chelsea Sowards led the Bruins at the Willamette Grass Course event.
Bruins record no team score at Pacific Invitational
published: 9/22/2010 11:30:56 AM
BANKS — Trevor Pielstick and Mike Ulstad both played their second rounds at the Pacific Invitational Monday, finishing 19th and 24th, respectively.
Newberg goes 3-2 in own tourney
published: 9/22/2010 11:32:12 AM
Newberg earned wins over Beaverton, South Eugene and Southridge at its own tournament this weekend, but couldn’t get over the hump for its first wins this season against Lincoln and Tualatin.
Bruin men drop two at home
published: 9/22/2010 11:33:31 AM
George Fox is still in search of its first goal at home and will have to go on the road to get its first win of the season after Whitman and Whitworth beat the Bruins with identical 2-0 scores to open Northwest Conference play over the weekend at the Austin Sports Complex.
Tigers wade through opponents at tourney
published: 9/22/2010 11:34:46 AM
PORTLAND – Newberg hasn’t found much in the way of serious competition in the state of Oregon this season and the Parkrose Tournament over the weekend was no exception.
George Fox swept to open NWC play
published: 9/22/2010 11:36:22 AM
George Fox came into the season hoping to prove it belongs in the upper tier of the Northwest Conference, but that road got tougher after opening its conference slate with losses to Lewis & Clark College and Willamette University over the weekend.
Festival of Champions proves to be good for the Tigers
published: 9/22/2010 11:37:42 AM
MONMOUTH — Five Tigers turned in the best times of their careers Saturday at Western Oregon University to help the Newberg girls to ninth-place and the boys to 17th-place at the Festival of Champions.
Bruins seventh at prestigious event
published: 9/22/2010 11:39:12 AM
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Testing itself against the best Division III teams in the country, George Fox dropped 22 strokes from its first round total to move up one spot and finish seventh Monday at the prestigious O’Brien National Women’s Golf Invitational on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
Bucks advance to semis at East Linn Tournament
published: 9/22/2010 11:40:26 AM
LEBANON — St. Paul continued its strong play by advancing Saturday to the semifinals of the East Linn Christian Tournament and kicked off a big week with a 3-1 win over Willamette Valley Christian on Monday.
Bruins stifled in home losses
published: 9/22/2010 11:42:54 AM
The George Fox offense was stifled in a pair of Northwest Conference home losses over the weekend at the Austin Sports Complex. The Bruins managed one shot on goal in both a 1-0 loss to Whitman on Friday and a 3-0 setback to Whitworth on Sunday.
King’s Way no match for the Bucks
published: 9/22/2010 11:45:55 AM
Playing in front of the home crowd for the first time this season, St. Paul wasted little time putting on a show against King’s Way, Wash.
Girls cruise to trio of wins
published: 9/24/2010 2:08:40 PM
BEAVERTON — Thanks in part to 13 goals and six assists from sophomore Alysha Bush, Newberg cruised to wins over Hillsboro, Forest Grove and Southridge this week.
Newberg boys still unbeaten
published: 9/24/2010 2:10:03 PM
BEAVERTON — After relatively easy wins over Hillsboro and Forest Grove, Newberg received perhaps its first serious challenge of the season Thursday from Southridge.
Pair of wins pushes Tigers to 4-1
published: 9/24/2010 2:12:56 PM
The 8-0 loss to Pacific Conference powerhouse Tualatin may have been the low point of the season for the Newberg defense, but the good news is that so far it’s been the only one.
Watchmen fall twice this week
published: 9/24/2010 2:16:19 PM
C.S. Lewis Academy dropped a pair of games this week, but co-coach Adam Cotner said he was still encouraged by several aspects of the Watchmen’s play.
C.S. Lewis earns a non-conference win
published: 9/24/2010 2:18:13 PM
VANCOUVER, Wash. — C.S. Lewis ended its week on a high note Thursday, beating Vancouver Christian 3-1 on the road. The Watchmen (3-3) took the first two sets 25-22 and 25-23, but could not manage the sweep as Vancouver Christian rebounded to win the third 25-23.
Bruin women are swept by Concordia
published: 9/24/2010 2:19:45 PM
Concordia University-Portland racked up 47 kills to just nine errors on Tuesday en route to a 25-20, 25-23, 25-15 sweep of George Fox at Miller Gymnasium.
Tigers still looking for their first win
published: 9/24/2010 2:21:06 PM
HILLSBORO — For long stretches of its games this year, Newberg has controlled play with its new possession-style offense. Unfortunately for the Tigers, those stretches have too often come after they have already fallen behind.
Tiger runners improving as season continues
published: 9/24/2010 2:26:49 PM
Several runners recorded new personal-best times and junior Talli Koskela challenged for the win in the girls race, but it wasn’t enough Wednesday as Newberg fell to Forest Grove and Tigard in a three-way Pacific Conference meet.
Bucks earn victories over Veritas and Falls City
published: 9/24/2010 2:31:14 PM
St. Paul earned wins over Veritas and Falls City this week to improve to 5-1 in conference play, but it’s already evident to head coach Lesli Hiller that the Casco League has gotten much tougher than it was a year ago.
Newberg edges Tigard in five-set thriller
published: 9/24/2010 2:32:57 PM
TIGARD — Considering Newberg and Tigard were the only remaining unbeaten volleyball teams in the Pacific Conference, it was fitting their showdown Thursday night went to five sets.
Religion
9-25 Religion Briefs
published: 9/24/2010 2:51:04 PM
Women of Purpose plans anniversary PORTLAND — Women of Purpose International — a ministry of reconciliation, restoration and renewal based in Newberg — will celebrate its 17th anniversary with a Reuniting of the Hearts Family Conference slated for Oct.
Center will celebrate Mexican holiday
published: 9/24/2010 2:52:08 PM
With an exhibition, community classes and free Oct. 30 celebration, the Chehalem Cultural Center is celebrating Dia de los Muertos in style.
Men’s group forms at Calvary Chapel
published: 9/24/2010 2:53:23 PM
Newberg Calvary Chapel is starting a new men’s group and being a Christian is not a prerequisite. The “Quest for Authentic Manhood” is open to all men who would like to discover what a Biblical model for manhood is.
Serve & Celebrate attracts hundreds despite bad weather
published: 9/24/2010 2:56:25 PM
Sept. 18 was a perfect northwest Oregon fall day on which to hold Serve and Celebrate: it was cold and wet. Despite fall weather rearing its ugly head early, volunteers were energized and a steady stream of locals queued at the various stations.
9-11 Religion Briefs
published: 9/10/2010 2:46:08 PM
Marriage seminar scheduled Newberg Church of Christ, 2503 Haworth St., will host a Building Healthy Marriages Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
University will host Selah women’s seminar
published: 9/10/2010 2:47:07 PM
George Fox University will host the seventh annual Selah seminar. The one day event is slated for Sept. 25 and will feature Vicki Norris and campus pastor Sarah Thomas Baldwin.
GFU professor looks at creation in ‘Walking Gently on the Earth’
published: 9/10/2010 2:48:18 PM
In her newest book George Fox University sociology professor Lisa McMinn discusses a Christian view of creation. McMinn said that her love of creation was instilled in her by her politically and theologically conservative father, who “loved God’s Earth.
Someone there when the end comes
published: 9/10/2010 2:50:32 PM
Jim Pfeifer is looking for a few good men (and women) to volunteer so that no one living in a Newberg care facility has to die alone. A former Marine, Pfeifer, is program director for the aptly-named “No One Dies Alone,” a creation of the parent company of Avamere.
Serve & Celebrate will return to serve another year
published: 9/10/2010 2:51:43 PM
The fourth Serve and Celebrate held by the Christian churches in town is slated for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 in the field next to Edwards Elementary School.
Walker hopes to raise awareness of abortion alternatives
published: 9/10/2010 2:54:36 PM
A Newberg woman will walk eight hours a day for 20 days to raise funds for ministries that provide alternatives to abortions. Deborah Tilden, 48, will walk for 20 of the 36-day journey starting in Hood River this weekend.
9-4 Religion briefs
published: 9/4/2010 7:35:09 PM
Marriage seminar scheduled Newberg Church of Christ, 2503 Haworth St., will host a Building Healthy Marriages Workshop from 9 a.
Pastoral Pondering: We are the fruit that God carefully cultivates over seasons of our lives
published: 9/4/2010 7:35:29 PM
I love where we live. The abundance of fruit that flows freely from June until October is a bounty and a blessing like no other.
Shofars will ring in Hebrew holiday
published: 9/4/2010 7:35:36 PM
For observant Jews across the world, sundown Wednesday will mark the beginning of Rosh Hashanah and the high-holidays kicking off year 5771 on the Hebrew calendar.
Conference will take up issue of immigration
published: 9/4/2010 7:35:45 PM
George Fox University, the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends and the Mennonite Central Committee will co-host a conference designed to educate the public about immigration in the United States and provide practical ways Christians can advocate for immigrants in their communities.
9-17 Religion Briefs
published: 9/17/2010 1:39:52 PM
Serve and Celebrate happening The annual Serve and Celebrate is today (Saturday) in the field adjacent to Edwards Elementary School. Free haircuts, bike repair and more will be available to all comers.
Christian Chamber of Commerce to host state and county candidates
published: 9/17/2010 1:41:05 PM
The Yamhill County breakfast meeting of the Christian Chamber of Commerce this month will include a forum for five candidates for county commissioner and the Legislature.
GFU hosts Scot McKnight for seminar
published: 9/17/2010 1:42:27 PM
George Fox Evangelical Seminary will host author Scot McKnight for a one-day seminar headlined “In the Beginning was the Gospel” from 9 a.
Feed the Need returns Oct. 16-17
published: 9/17/2010 1:45:01 PM
2nd Street Community Church will hold its seventh annual Feed the Need food drive Oct. 16-17. “People need help,” said Eddie Broadwell, a longtime church member who’s overseeing the drive this year.
Public Safety
Newberg Fire Log
published: 9/17/2010 1:35:37 PM
Sept. 8— Emergency safety personnel responded to medical first-aid calls on Portland Road, Buckhaven Road, Pecan Court, Fulton Street and Herd Road.— Newberg fire personnel responded to general alarms at 1301 E.
Newberg-Dundee Police Log
published: 9/17/2010 1:36:33 PM
Sept. 2— Graham McHugh Fischer, 30, of Dallas, was arrested for second-degree theft following an incident at Newberg Auto Parts. He was cited to appear in Yamhill County Circuit Court and released.
Quartet of alleged criminals await adjudication
published: 9/17/2010 1:38:27 PM
Defendants in a number of criminal cases emanating from Newberg and Dundee appeared in court last week for preliminary hearings.Craigslist case appears headed to conclusion A Newberg man, arrested last year on allegations that he sexually abused two teenage girls, appeared Monday for one in a long series of pretrial hearings and could soon see his case come to a conclusion.
Outstanding Warrants
published: 9/14/2010 2:59:09 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.
Newberg-Dundee Police Log
published: 9/15/2010 9:32:36 AM
Sept. 1— A traffic stop on West Hancock Street yielded citations for three of the car’s occupants. Jeremy Keith Walker, 23, of Portland, was cited to appear in Newberg Municipal Court for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.
Newberg Fire Log
published: 9/22/2010 9:42:39 AM
Sept. 12— Emergency safety personnel responded to medical first-aid calls on Pecan Court, Springbrook Road and Hayes Street.— NFD personnel responded to a motor vehicle collision at Highway 240 and Tangen Road and a general alarm at Villa Road and Laurel Drive.
Outstanding Warrants
published: 9/22/2010 9:43:52 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.
New signs designed to help with traffic flow near elementary school
published: 9/22/2010 9:45:08 AM
In the next nine weeks the city of Newberg will install electronic signs identifying the stretch of Mountainview Drive that is a 20 mph school zone.
Wife of suspected Dundee shooter will get a new attorney
published: 9/22/2010 9:46:32 AM
The woman accused of lying to police as they sought her husband in the Dundee shooting case will get a new lawyer, it was determined Monday afternoon in Yamhill County Circuit Court.
Craigslist move won’t likely make NDPD’s job easier
published: 9/22/2010 9:47:53 AM
The online classified service Craigslist recently dropped its adult services category, which many law enforcement agencies across the country said was a conduit for prostitution.
9-4 Newberg-Dundee Police Department report
published: 9/4/2010 7:35:52 PM
Aug. 27— Kevin Donald Barnes, 42, 1000 S. Wilsonville Road #46, was arrested on a Yamhill County probation detainer. He was held without bail at the county jail in McMinnville.
9-4 Newberg Fire Department log
published: 9/4/2010 7:35:59 PM
Aug. 23— Emergency medical personnel responded to medical first-aid calls on Ninth Street, Pecan Court, Foothills Drive, Old Parrett Mountain Road and Fulton Street.
Holiday patrols set for towns
published: 9/4/2010 7:36:07 PM
The Newberg-Dundee Police Department will join other area law enforcement agencies this weekend in emphasizing traffic safety. Several shifts of NDPD officers have been assigned over the three-day holiday weekend with the objective of watching for impaired drivers, seatbelt violations and ensuring pedestrian safety, said Sgt.
University student struck by pickup while crossing street
published: 9/4/2010 7:36:13 PM
A senior Chinese exchange student from George Fox University was struck by a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Hancock and College streets.
NDPD officer organizes sweep of non-compliant local area sex offenders
published: 9/4/2010 7:36:19 PM
When Cpt. Chris Bolek of the Newberg-Dundee Police Department challenged his officers to set personal goals to improve service, he caught one officer’s attention in particular.
Charity biker’s tale proves too good to be true
published: 9/7/2010 1:40:53 PM
On Aug. 29, 2009, a man calling himself David Alexander passed through Newberg on a cross-country “bike ride for life” dedicated to suicide prevention and awareness.
Newberg Fire Log
published: 9/10/2010 3:17:48 PM
Sept. 1— Emergency safety personnel responded to medical first-aid calls on Hayes Street, Fulton Street, First and Main streets and at the intersection of Portland and Springbrook roads.
Newberg-Dundee Police Log
published: 9/10/2010 3:20:00 PM
Sept. 1— A traffic stop on West Hancock Street yielded citations for three of the car’s occupants. Jeremy Keith Walker, 23, of Portland, was cited to appear in Newberg Municipal Court for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.
Outstanding Warrants
published: 9/10/2010 3:21:09 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.
Drug turn-in event Sept. 25
published: 9/10/2010 3:22:39 PM
Tired of countless prescription labels staring at you from the bathroom cabinet? Don’t want to harm waterways by dumping chemicals in the toilet? Let the Newberg-Dundee Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration dispense of them.
Pelling earns an additional sentence in Yamhill County
published: 9/24/2010 2:47:03 PM
Convicted child pornographer Rodney Mead Pelling, 68, of Newberg, will receive 75 months in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree sexual abuse Monday in Yamhill County Circuit Court.
Bicyclist hurt in collision with SUV
published: 9/24/2010 2:49:53 PM
A Newberg bicyclist was injured in a collision with a SUV Monday afternoon near the corner of Hancock and College streets. Donna Ramos was struck at about 12:34 p.
Newberg-Dundee Police Log
published: 9/28/2010 1:34:32 PM
Sept. 10— Cameron Glenn McDougall, 47, of McMinnville, was arrested for third-degree theft following an incident at Nap’s Thriftway. He was cited to appear in Newberg Municipal Court and released.
Outstanding Warrants
published: 9/28/2010 1:35:34 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.
Longtime NDPD detective returns to a patrol car
published: 9/28/2010 1:38:49 PM
After nearly a decade investigating Newberg’s sex crimes, Todd Baltzell is back in a squad car. He’s been out of patrol so long that his uniform, issued last year when the department changed from blue to dark blue, had never been worn.
Obituaries
9-24 Obituaries
published: 9/24/2010 2:34:25 PM
Willard F. Crossway Willard Florian Crossway of Newberg died Sept. 21, 2010. He was 75. He was born April 6, 1935, in Hamilton, N.
9-28 Obituaries
published: 9/28/2010 1:27:49 PM
David C. Brown David Charles Brown of Newberg died Sept. 16, 2010, while attending the Reno Air Races as a judge. He was 62. He was born March 20, 1948, in Portland to Lloyd and Ona Brown.
9-22 Obituaries
published: 9/22/2010 9:34:12 AM
Lynda J. Tracy Lynda Jeanne Tracy, formerly of Newberg, died Sept. 5, 2010, in Mount Vernon, Wash. She was 63. She was born Sept.
9-17 Obituaries
published: 9/17/2010 1:28:38 PM
Richard Votaw Richard Votaw of Newberg died Sept. 13, 2010. He was 82. He was born March 10, 1928, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Harold and Mildred Votaw.
9-7 Obituaries
published: 9/7/2010 1:34:27 PM
Calvin E. Ristine Calvin Earl Ristine of Newberg died Aug. 11, 2010. He was 75. He was born May 3, 1935, in Camden, N.J., to Harry and Mable (Zane) Ristine.
9-11 Obituaries
published: 9/10/2010 3:10:25 PM
Duane Haugen Former Newberg resident Duane A. Haugen of Redmond died Aug. 25 in a motor vehicle accident near Corvallis. He was 57. He was born Nov.
9-14 Obituaries
published: 9/14/2010 2:49:34 PM
Joanne Rowell Joanne Rowell, formerly of Newberg, died Sept. 7, 2010, of cancer. She was 48. She was born July 15, 1962, in San Francisco, Calif.
Local News
Pelling sentenced to 25 years in child pornography case
published: 9/11/2010 7:32:45 AM
EUGENE - Former golf instructor Rodney Mead Pelling, 68, of Newberg, was was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken to 25 years in prison, after pleading guilty to one count of producing child pornography.
Fred Meyer fueling station gets the gas
published: 9/10/2010 2:38:48 PM
The tug-of-war game — approve, deny, approve — has spanned a few years, but in the end, Fred Meyer had the most weight on its side.
New animal shelter could be in jeopardy
published: 9/14/2010 2:04:35 PM
They hoped to have a shell up by now, but unless money drops out of the sky Newberg Animal Shelter Friends will have to wait a little longer than expected for a new building .
Housing market remains uncertain ... but it’s a good time to buy
published: 9/14/2010 2:06:17 PM
Local real estate and mortgage professionals paint a complex and sometimes differing picture of the current local real estate market. Some say it’s getting better; some say it hasn’t yet hit bottom.
Council delays housing decision
published: 9/14/2010 2:07:48 PM
The Newberg City Council accepted the Affordable Housing Action Plan last year and has expressed along the way that it is behind the Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee, which developed the plan.
Activists take a stand in Portland
published: 9/14/2010 2:11:04 PM
A small group of congregants from Newberg Friends Church protested Friday at a Portland strip club advertising ’school girls night.’ George Fox University student Lisby Rogers said that for her “having children as sex objects is breaking a barrier (and) I feel that sign is definitely implying that little kids are sex objects.
Dayton Avenue bike lanes subject of CPRD presentation to council
published: 9/17/2010 1:46:31 PM
The Dundee City Council will hear a presentation Tuesday from Don Clements, superintendent of the Chehalem Park and Recreation District, on the topic of a proposed bike lane on Dayton Avenue.
Man accused in Dundee murder to stand trial
published: 9/17/2010 1:51:53 PM
The man accused in the July murder of a McMinnville man in Dundee will stand trial in April. Jonathan Hayden Williams, 32, of Forest Grove, is charged with murdering Timothy Long, 30, in what police are saying was a drug deal gone wrong in the wee hours of July 31.
Friends of Yamhill County appeals EOA remand to city
published: 9/17/2010 1:54:57 PM
While the city of Newberg contends that issues raised in the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA)’s remand of the city’s Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) were technical and will be fairly easy to remedy, EOA opponents beg to differ.
Visioning session held for cultural center grounds
published: 9/17/2010 1:56:33 PM
Members of the Newberg Downtown Coalition and interested citizens gathered Wednesday evening in the Newberg Public Library to share their thoughts on future improvements to the Chehalem Cultural Center grounds and the surrounding area.
Dudley stumps in Newberg
published: 9/17/2010 1:59:41 PM
The crowd was small Thursday afternoon at Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley’s “meet and greet” at the Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center, but he appealed to them no less strongly.
Committee mulls plans for Butler property
published: 9/4/2010 7:37:44 PM
The Newberg Downtown Revitalization Committee met in late August to discuss plans for the Butler block — the vacant, but manicured, grass plot adjacent to the post office on First Street.
5 Guys Named Moe wraps up Tunes series
published: 9/4/2010 7:37:50 PM
Gray clouds cast a foreboding shadow over Newberg Tuesday, weather forecasters predicted rain and a few sprinkles fluttered down across the valley throughout the day, but that didn’t stop locals from kicking up their heels at Rotary Centennial Park.
Dundee skate facility will be unveiled at Party at the Park
published: 9/4/2010 7:37:57 PM
The dreams of Dundee teenagers will take a step closer to fruition with the dedication of that city’s future skate park at noon Sept.
‘Oxycontin Bandit’ draws 70-month sentence
published: 9/4/2010 7:38:03 PM
“I never meant to harm anyone — I wasn’t actually carrying a weapon.” So said Robert Stephen Webb Tuesday while pleading guilty to second-degree robbery in Yamhill County Circuit Court.
Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001?
published: 9/10/2010 2:44:57 PM
8:14 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001: A group of five hijackers stab two unarmed flight attendants on American Airlines Flight 11, mid-route from Boston to Los Angeles.
Three more arrested in Dundee murder case
published: 9/7/2010 2:20:31 PM
DUNDEE — Jeremy Barnhill, 31, the resident at 1042 S.E. Cedar St., has been arrested along with two McMinnville men — bringing to six the number of suspects in custody following a July 31 drug-related homicide.
LUBA remands city’s industry and employment forecast
published: 9/7/2010 2:22:05 PM
About seven months ago, the Newberg City Council adopted an Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA), projecting future employment projects and ways to make Newberg a complete community over the next two to three decades.
George joins lawsuit over abbreviations
published: 9/7/2010 2:24:09 PM
Larry George doesn’t want to vote for a “BLT” or anything else that sounds vaguely like a sandwich. The state senator (R-Sherwood), who represents Newberg, joined two Oregon political parties in suing Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown last week over her decision to abbreviate party names on the ballot.
Compelled to tell their stories
published: 9/7/2010 2:27:39 PM
The Holocaust cost the lives of millions of European Jews between 1938 and 1945. The most important lesson to take from it, according to survivors Les and Eva Aigner, is that humanity needs to vigilantly keep it from happening, as it has at least three times since World War II.
Chehalem Heritage Trail moves forward with new advisory committee
published: 9/10/2010 2:33:46 PM
The Chehalem Heritage Trail system, in the works for more than a decade, takes a step forward this month with the first meeting of the first advisory committee established to refine the plan.
Stakeholders brainstorm on breezeway improvements
published: 9/10/2010 2:36:30 PM
The breezeway adjacent to Newberg Music may be a somewhat obscure part of downtown, but that could change soon after a brainstorming session Thursday at city hall.
Catching up with Tenley after 'Bachelor Pad' — photo slideshow
published: 9/22/2010 11:18:10 AM
Newberg native Tenley Molzahn wrapped up her latest reality television appearance last week with the finale of “Bachelor Pad” and, echoing her time on “The Bachelor” early this year, she finished as a runner-up.
Remembering Jared Brisso
published: 9/22/2010 11:21:10 AM
Mere months after an article in this newspaper highlighted his struggle with mental illness and helped bring his friends back into his life, Newberg teen Jared Brisso died last week from a fall.
OxyContin: A prescription for addiction?
published: 9/22/2010 11:26:19 AM
Sherwood resident Robert Webb’s spiral into addiction began with a doctor’s prescription and ended Sept. 13 in a Multnomah County courtroom, where he pled guilty to six counts of second-degree robbery after holding up a string of drug stores.
Design workshop Oct. 11-14 for Dundee Riverside Master plan
published: 9/24/2010 2:01:14 PM
DUNDEE — The former Calamity Jane’s restaurant will be the scene of a four-day “design charrette” (workshop and public hearing process), on the topic of land use and development in a 400-acre area along the Dundee riverfront.
Heart device saved many lives
published: 9/24/2010 2:04:36 PM
Fifty years ago Tuesday, a Portland doctor completed a medical procedure for the history books: the first successful artificial heart valve implant.
Council grants big raise to visitor center
published: 9/24/2010 2:07:05 PM
The Visitor Information Center got the raise it asked for but hadn’t expected Monday night when the Newberg City Council heard a staff recommendation to increase funding of the center from $30,000 to $35,000 .
Cash flows as campaigns move forward
published: 9/28/2010 2:04:40 PM
In the contribution and expenditure reports for area state Legislature candidates, Susan Sokol Blosser easily emerges as the big spender — and big fundraiser.
Case against Rhode slowly moves forward
published: 9/28/2010 2:09:27 PM
A year after Elizabeth Rhode, former executive director of the Crystal Dawn Smith Rilee Foundation, was charged with embezzlement, the criminal case against her is still pending in Yamhill County Circuit Court .
‘You Can’t Take it With You,’ but you can yuck it up nonetheless
published: 9/28/2010 2:12:11 PM
Bright yellow walls with sporadic green streaks, a xylophone, at least six different types of chairs, a large bust of a tiger, a glass skull and purple curtains currently adorn the stage of the Newberg High School auditorium.
Education
9-29 School Briefs
published: 9/28/2010 1:53:29 PM
Local competes for National American Miss Mikayla Crosland has been named 2010 National All-American Miss Newberg. She will compete Thanksgiving week against girls from across the nation in Anaheim, Calif.
GFU enrollment at an all-time high
published: 9/28/2010 1:58:14 PM
George Fox University broke its enrollment record this fall and welcomed a freshman class with the best academic credentials since 2003. A record 3,484 students — including 655 new traditional undergraduate students — enrolled this fall, a 3.
German teacher checks in on his colleagues at NHS
published: 9/28/2010 1:59:48 PM
Travel abroad is hailed as formative for students. But it can also be for the chaperoning teachers.Helmut Simon, 56, is in town with a group of German students from the school Gymnasium Lüchow and he’s been paying keen attention to what his American colleagues are doing in the classroom.
Smarter math through technology
published: 9/28/2010 2:02:20 PM
Going up to the board can be more fun when one gets to spin wheels and throw dice, as high school teachers use electronic boards to engage students in mathematics.
9-8 School Briefs
published: 9/7/2010 2:09:29 PM
Mandarin classes to be offered Portland Community College will offer Mandarin classes from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from Sept. 25 to Nov.
George Fox welcomes largest class ever
published: 9/7/2010 2:10:32 PM
For the first time in its history George Fox University was presented with a pleasing conundrum this spring: many more students applied, and were accepted into the university, than there was space to put them.
Private school continues to grow
published: 9/7/2010 2:12:00 PM
Open Bible Christian School was abuzz with the sound of remodeling a week before opening its doors to students. Principal Anthony Lee has been at the helm of the small school for three years now and in that time enrollment in the high school has more than doubled.
State test scores are in for district
published: 9/7/2010 2:13:26 PM
Newberg school district sophomores made some big improvements in math and reading this year, but their writing scores went down. Statewide, 71 percent of sophomores passed the reading test.
Teacher for the first time
published: 9/7/2010 2:16:58 PM
(Editor’s note: The Newberg Graphic will be following three new teachers as they learn the ropes of their new jobs this year). In the midst of the doom and gloom affecting education, three teachers who were handed their diplomas as recently as June landed jobs as first-year teachers in Newberg.
9-22 School Briefs
published: 9/22/2010 9:49:10 AM
High school reunion slated SHERWOOD — The Newberg High School class of 1985 will hold its 25-year reunion from 6 p.m. to midnight Oct.
Boundary change is denied by school board
published: 9/22/2010 9:50:21 AM
The Newberg School District board of directors denied a boundary change request at its Sept. 13 meeting. The change was requested by DeAnn and Scott Dyer of Wilsonville.
NHS student forms team for cancer race
published: 9/22/2010 9:51:33 AM
A senior at Newberg High School decided to Race for the Cure to complete her senior project. Ariana Piscitelli founded team Hope and raised $1,638 for breast cancer research.
Getting back to the earth, vegetable style
published: 9/22/2010 9:55:22 AM
Lisa McMinn is not your typical farmer. She spends her days molding the minds of impressionable college students. Evenings and weekends she spends with chickens and beneficial bees.
9-15 School Briefs
published: 9/14/2010 2:13:07 PM
AAYC offers grants for arts, education projects The Arts Alliance of Yamhill County (AAYC) is prepared to offer grants of up to $100 for projects supporting arts and education in Yamhill County.
Writing improves by being more varied
published: 9/14/2010 2:14:29 PM
Last year’s sophomores at Newberg High School made gains in writing and Silver School principal Carol Campbell chalks it up to reading and writing strategies in every class the school offers.
FFA didn’t take the summer off
published: 9/14/2010 2:17:36 PM
Newberg High School’s FFA program, regularly one of the most competitive in the state, didn’t take the summer off. Instead, students competed at county and state fairs with varying success and the team is already preparing for its first competition of the school year.
Comm Calendar
9-15 Community Briefs
published: 9/14/2010 2:54:25 PM
Annual pancake breakfast slated Veterans of Foreign War Post 4015 will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 2 in its hall, 111 S.
9-17 Community Briefs
published: 9/17/2010 1:23:22 PM
Physician to lead depression recovery program Providence Medical Group will offer a series of classes this fall to aid those suffering from depression.
9-11 Community Briefs
published: 9/10/2010 3:04:19 PM
CPRD Oktoberfest Outing The Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center is organizing a group day trip to Oktoberfest from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 in Mount Angel.
9-4 Community briefs
published: 9/4/2010 7:37:32 PM
Habitat will recognize volunteers with barbecue Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity is hosting a volunteer appreciation and open house barbecue from 1 to 4 p.
9-8 Community Briefs
published: 9/7/2010 1:30:39 PM
Breastfeeding group to meet SHERWOOD — Area members of La Leche League, a breastfeeding support group, will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with a fundraiser in Stella Olsen Park from 12:30 to 4 p.
9-28 Community Briefs
published: 9/28/2010 1:30:45 PM
Doctoral student conducts stroke study in Newberg Mike McCarthy, a doctoral candidate in social work at Portland State University, is conducting a research project on stroke recovery in the Newberg area.
9-24 Community Briefs
published: 9/24/2010 2:36:27 PM
Doctoral student conducts stroke study in Newberg Mike McCarthy, a doctoral candidate in social work at Portland State University, is conducting a research project on stroke recovery in the Newberg area.
9-22 Community Briefs
published: 9/22/2010 9:29:07 AM
Americorps intern joins CYFS Kristine Rouska, a recent graduate at Portland State University, will join Chehalem Youth and Family Services as an intern with the Americorps HOPE organization.
Business
9-29 Business in Brief
published: 9/28/2010 1:40:07 PM
Photo studio changes address Rachel O’Neil Photography has moved to a new studio at 1505 Portland Road, Suite 206. The phone number is 503-554-6808.
Recession’s over, unemployment lags
published: 9/28/2010 1:41:37 PM
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the recession which began in December 2007 actually ended in June — but are things getting better? Not yet, said state economist Pat O’Conner.
Rains create challenges for winemakers
published: 9/28/2010 1:44:16 PM
Recent rainstorms have caused headaches among local grape growers, as they face the prospect of a late harvest and the potential threat of crop damage.
9-8 Business Briefs
published: 9/7/2010 2:03:02 PM
Mike’s Medical celebrates 40 years Mike’s Medical Pharmacy will celebrate its 40th anniversary today (Wednesday) with a series of public events, including a free diagnostic clinic from 10 a.
Fewer jobs lost, but unemployment steady
published: 9/7/2010 2:04:31 PM
As of July, Yamhill County’s unemployment rate continued to hover near the 10 percent mark, declining about 1 percent from a year ago. Despite the slow recovery, regional economist Pat O’Connor notes that Yamhill County employment has remained stable compared to other Oregon regions.
C.S. Lewis grads found decorative rock business
published: 9/7/2010 2:06:58 PM
DUNDEE — Homeowners in search of a personalized garden accent need not look very far now that Timberline Stone, a custom engraving supplier, has opened up shop.
Town’s vacant spaces remain
published: 9/7/2010 2:08:06 PM
As Oregon’s economy continues to trudge through the recession, there are no signs that the various vacant commercial properties around Newberg will be filled anytime soon.
Oregon First merges with SE Oregon rival
published: 9/22/2010 10:55:57 AM
Oregon First Community Credit Union, which has a branch in Newberg, has announced a forthcoming merger with Southern Oregon First Credit Union (SOCFU), to take place early in 2011 pending regulatory approval.
Happy chickens make good eggs the natural way
published: 9/22/2010 10:58:49 AM
Joan Stiehler’s 200-square-foot barn is freshly painted in red and white. Seven chickens peck the fenced ground around it and an inch of fresh pine shavings perfume the inside.
Web designer launches dating website
published: 9/22/2010 11:01:32 AM
A local entrepreneur is taking on the world of Internet dating, with a soon-to-launch personal ad website. “It’s an offshoot of social networking software we’ve built for other companies,” said Stephen Proffitt, owner of Perehelion Web Design (formerly iDream Media).
9-15 Business Briefs
published: 9/14/2010 2:18:47 PM
Newberg Ford slates NHS fundraiser The Newberg Ford dealership will raise funds for Newberg High School with its “Drive One 4 UR School” event, set for 10 a.
Discount gas is coming ahead of Fred Meyer station
published: 9/14/2010 2:19:59 PM
Approval for a gas station at the Newberg Fred Meyer store was only recently granted, but parent company Kroger is moving ahead with a discount gasoline offer.
Johnson’s will seek historic landmark status
published: 9/14/2010 2:22:53 PM
Owners of the Johnson’s Furniture building on First Street have applied for local historic landmark status. The application was heard Thursday by the Newberg Planning Commission.
Arts & Leisure
9-16 Arts & Leisure Briefs
published: 9/14/2010 2:24:47 PM
Gypsy jazz concert announced The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet will perform in concert at 5 p.m. Sunday at Fusion Art Glass Studio, 15500 N.E. Kincaid Road.
GFU stages art exhibit
published: 9/14/2010 2:25:36 PM
George Fox University will host a pair of local artists, Paula Portinga Booth and Corrine Loomis Dietz, in an exhibit entitled “Tales From the Back Porch,” opening Thursday in the Minthorne Gallery.
Reading for All set for Sept. 25
published: 9/14/2010 2:26:41 PM
The Reading For All Literacy Initiative started in September 2009 via a $1 million grant from the Oregon Community Foundation in Yamhill, Marion and Polk counties.
Art Harvest season is approaching
published: 9/14/2010 2:29:55 PM
Summer seemed a painfully brief interlude in the middle of the rainy season this year, but with fall’s advent comes not only more rain but the 18th annual Art Harvest Studio Tour of Yamhill County, which begins Oct.
Symphony has new conductor, big ambitions
published: 9/14/2010 2:33:02 PM
Dennis Hagen, a former George Fox University music professor, started the Chehalem Symphony 43 years ago. The group provides an opportunity for the university and community at large to play in a high-quality symphonic orchestra sampling all the famous classical composers.
9-22 Arts & Leisure Briefs
published: 9/22/2010 11:02:57 AM
American Legion holds golf tourney McMINNVILLE — American Legion Post #21 will hold a best ball golf tournament Sept. 26 at the Bayou Golf Course.
GFU seniors now have studio space in downtown
published: 9/22/2010 11:04:15 AM
Visitors to Newberg’s First Friday art shows will soon have another destination to add to their downtown tour. George Fox University is opening studios for hand-selected seniors on East First Street.
County joins ‘Days of Culture’
published: 9/22/2010 11:05:38 AM
The Chehalem Cultural Center will host free events and performances Oct. 1 as part of the “Days of Culture,” a statewide celebration organized by the Oregon Cultural Trust The center will host performances by YEA! People’s Choir, a project of Chehalem Youth and Family Services, at 6 p.
Food for Thought: Nothing says fall like zucchini dishes
published: 9/22/2010 11:08:19 AM
The much-maligned summer squash that is the zucchini is persona grata in my house, as it is one of my favorite vegetables. Botanically speaking it’s an immature fruit, the swollen ovaries of the zucchini flower.
Ukrainian pianist returns in GFU concert series
published: 9/22/2010 11:15:09 AM
Pianist Valentina Lisitsa will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in Bauman Auditorium as the headliner for the fifth annual Bösendorfer Artist Concert Series.
‘Sure, it’s a nice piece, but how much is it?’
published: 9/7/2010 2:01:13 PM
A thing of beauty is a joy forever ... but paying for that special painting or sculpture may not be. What should it cost and how does one know if one is getting a good deal? For those who make a living as artists, the question is a vital one.
9-29 Arts & Leisure Briefs
published: 9/28/2010 1:46:41 PM
GFU will host author Shauna Niequist Inspirational author Shauna Niequist, whose works include “Bittersweet” and “Cold Tangerines,” will appear at George Fox University today (Wednesday).
Cultural center will soon begin hosting folk jam sessions
published: 9/28/2010 1:48:26 PM
Call it folk, bluegrass, Appalachian or just plain “old-time,” it’s the music that Adam Andres loves and wants to share. Andres, who plays guitar and banjo, is seeking fellow enthusiasts of Americana to join him and fiddle player Billy Williams to teach, study and jam in a weekly session at the Chehalem Cultural Center.
A forest grows in an NHS hallway
published: 9/28/2010 1:51:57 PM
Freshmen students at Green School in Newberg High School built a tree grove in their gallery space as part of their freshmen humanities classes.
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