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Letters to the Editor

Dec. 12 Letters to the Editor

published: 12/11/2012 3:02:37 PM

   To the editor:   A recent Newberg Graphic editorial was critical of Friends of Yamhill County in opposing city UGB expansion as “obstructionists” to what is best for the community.

Dec. 15 Letters to the Editor

published: 12/14/2012 12:19:09 PM

   To the editor:    The Yamhill County Historical Society has succeeded in moving the old one-room Hutchcroft #15 school, which sat three miles west of Yamhill, to its location south of McMinnville.

Dec. 22 Letters to the Editor

published: 12/21/2012 11:37:17 AM

   To the editor:    We were so very sad to hear about the fire at Critter Cabana. Our granddaughters have spent many happy hours watching the kittens playing in the window, the puppies rolling in their boxes and talking with Gracie, the big white parrot.

Dec. 29 Letters to the Editor

published: 12/28/2012 10:17:49 AM

   To the editor:    I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the community for their support of the third annual Reading for All Holiday book drive.

Guest Opinion

Dec. 26 guest opinion: Smoking pot and tying the knot just got easier

published: 12/24/2012 9:57:53 AM

   On Dec. 14, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed for the first time to take on the issue of gay marriage. No matter how it rules in the two cases it will hear next spring, polling data suggest it is only a matter of time before legal recognition of same-sex unions is the norm throughout the country.

Jan. 2 guest opinion: Veterans denounce neoconservative ‘Swiftboating’ of Hagel

published: 12/31/2012 3:29:13 PM

   If Chuck Hagel is nominated by President Obama to serve as Secretary of Defense, there will be at least three compelling arguments in his favor.

Dec. 29 guest opinion: Teachers provided more than just an education

published: 12/28/2012 10:16:18 AM

   Anne Marie Murphy was 52 years old — the mother of Kelly, Colleen, Paige and Thomas — as well as the wife of Mike. Her 86-year-old mother, Alice McGowan, herself, the mother of seven, said straightforwardly: “She was a very good daughter, a good mother, a good wife.

Dec. 22 guest opinon: Nation can no longer wait for the good guys

published: 12/21/2012 11:39:16 AM

   After the sick feeling had passed, after the tears had been shed, a sense of outrage and grim determination filled many Americans.    Something must be done, they felt, to end the gun massacres in this country.

Dec. 15 guest opinion: Living with teenage werewolves in the digital age

published: 12/14/2012 12:17:31 PM

   Back in the 1950s, “Little Joe Cartwright” starred in a movie called “I Was a Teenage Werewolf.” That’s right, after seeing a full moon, Michael Landon ran around a public high school foaming at the mouth and pretty much out of control.

Dec. 19 guest opinion: After 2012, picking a president will never be the same

published: 12/18/2012 2:22:30 PM

   Over the past 10 presidential campaigns, the first two — and the most influential — battles in the nominating process have been the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses quickly followed by the New Hampshire primary.

Dec. 12 guest opinion: The earth’s climate was changing long before we got here

published: 12/11/2012 3:00:11 PM

   Will Rogers was to have said that “Everyone complains about the weather, but no one is willing to do anything about it.” Analyze that satirical statement for a minute and then look at the editorial cartoon in the Nov.

Dec. 5 guest opinion: For GOP, losing might be the only way to win

published: 12/7/2012 4:42:40 PM

   According to a new ABC News/Washington Post poll, 73 percent of Democrats and 63 percent of independents — and even 39 percent of Republicans — now favor raising taxes on those making $250,000 or more a year.

Dec. 8 guest opinion: How the consumer became king

published: 12/7/2012 4:44:45 PM

   Some 200 retailers nationally opened their doors on Thanksgiving Day, and a lot of others did so at midnight. Shoes, jewelry, sporting goods, flat-screen TVs, fancy chocolate — if you wanted it, you could buy it before the football games were finished.

Dec. 5 - Guest Opinion

published: 12/4/2012 3:31:59 PM

   In a couple of days, the top operatives of the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns will gather at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics to discuss the strategies and tactics they used this year.

Dec. 5 - Guest Opinion

published: 12/4/2012 3:33:45 PM

   Insider trading leads the news again, casting a cloud over Steven Cohen’s SAC Capital Advisors $14 billion hedge fund.   The SEC charged Mathew Martoma, who used to manage a SAC Capital division, with using inside information about tests on an Alzheimer’s drug to trade stock of the company working on it.

Editorials

Dec. 5 - Editorial: School district construction a concern

published: 12/4/2012 3:30:26 PM

   Although it is very discouraging that the change orders to the Newberg School District construction project is coming in at over $1.4 million, it doesn’t surprise us much.

Dec. 8 editorial: Affordable housing could be a reality

published: 12/7/2012 4:40:02 PM

   The proposed affordable housing complex on North Meridian by the Housing Authority of Yamhill County (HAYC) will be going before the Newberg Planning Commission Thursday evening.

Dec. 12 editorial: Thumbs up for a week gone by

published: 12/11/2012 2:57:16 PM

   — Kudos to a local family and their efforts to minister to Masai tribal members in Africa. George Fox University graduates Nick and Heidi Forrest have relocated their family to Arusha, Tanzania, as they do missionary work with the heralded tribe of the African plains, also teaching the indigenous people how to read.

Dec. 15 editorial: Newberg -- people care here

published: 12/14/2012 12:14:33 PM

   The scene was one of chaos Thursday morning as fire took flame at Critter Cabana, the popular First Street pet store in Newberg. Police officers cordoned off the street, effectively rerouting traffic for commuters headed toward Portland.

Dec. 19 editorial: We need to do a better job helping the mentally ill

published: 12/18/2012 2:20:30 PM

   We at this newspaper are at some disagreement about this editorial, regarding whether we should write something now at all, and if so, what that opinion should be.

Jan. 2 editorial: What we are thankful for as 2013 begins

published: 12/31/2012 3:27:26 PM

   The year 2012 has passed and as we embark on a new year, there is much to be thankful for and much that gives us pause.    We are thankful for our families, our customers and for living in a community that cares for its residents more so than a lot of other places.

Dec. 22 editorial: Merry Christmas, count your blessings and take care of each other

published: 12/21/2012 11:35:22 AM

   The events of the past two months, including Hurricane Sandy and the shootings at Clackamas Town Center and an elementary school in Connecticut, remind us that even during the Christmas season evil is always present and can wreak havoc with little regard for people or their property.

Dec. 26 editorial: Start improving the world by making someone smile

published: 12/24/2012 9:56:07 AM

   In Saturday’s issue of this newspaper we reported that citizens raised more than $10,000 to help the beloved First Street pet store, Critter Cabana.

Dec. 29 editorial: Enact common sense gun legislation

published: 12/28/2012 10:49:50 AM

   Given the tragic shootings in Portland and Connecticut it’s not surprising that people are demanding that something be done to curb gun violence.

Weddings

Dec. 19 wedding announcement

published: 12/18/2012 2:32:19 PM

Blume    Heather DeLessert and Alan Blume were married Aug. 19 at Green Villa Barn & Garden in Independence by the Rev. Beth Caster.    The ceremony took place in front of a wooden arbor built by the groom.

In The Service

Dec. 26 In the Service announcement

published: 12/24/2012 10:43:40 AM

   Craig Lauinger, a 1986 graduate of Newberg High School and the son of Robert and Christabel Lauinger of Newberg, was promoted recently to the rank of sergeant major in the U.

Engagements

Dec. 19 engagement notice

published: 12/18/2012 2:31:23 PM

Oaks, Robinson    Michelle Oaks and Michael Robinson have announced their intention to marry Feb. 14 at a private family wedding in Salem.    The bride-to-be is the daughter of Denita and Carl Oaks.

Births

Dec. 5 - Births

published: 12/4/2012 4:00:21 PM

   A baby born recently at Providence Newberg Medical Center is:    William Jeffrey Clark, 9 pounds 1 ounce, Nov. 17, 2012, to Kari Clark (Hibbler) of Dundee.

Sports

Newberg rallies past Sprague 40-39

published: 12/7/2012 4:37:49 PM

   Considering he rejoined the team this year after sitting out as a sophomore, it wasn’t too surprising that junior Sabastian Haney was a bit rusty early on in his season-debut at 182 pounds on Thursday night.

St. Paul’s fourth-quarter rally falls one bucket short

published: 12/7/2012 4:26:13 PM

   SALEM — Having already faced the 3A and 2A state runners-up from a year ago, Valley Catholic and Scio, respectively, St. Paul was already familiar with playing bigger schools entering Tuesday’s road contest at 2A Western Mennonite.

Bruins edge Warner Pacific

published: 12/7/2012 4:27:35 PM

   It took everything George Fox had, including eight 3-pointers from sophomore sniper Jami Roos and a last-second put back from senior center Hannah Munger, to get past Warner Pacific 63-62 on Tuesday at Miller Gymnasium.

Tigers’ pressure tames the Bulldogs 45-35]

published: 12/7/2012 4:32:45 PM

   Newberg head coach Tamie Woginrich never quite knows how her teams will react in their first game of the year and was pleasantly surprised with the Tigers’ season debut on Tuesday.

Bucks come up shy of third title

published: 12/4/2012 3:11:28 PM

   COTTAGE GROVE — One player doesn’t win or lose a game, but when your best player goes down it will have an impact. That is what St. Paul had to deal with Saturday in the Class 1A football state championship game against Camas Valley, which the Bucks lost 24-8, when Cole Weisz, the Casco League offensive and defensive player of the year, went down with an ankle injury with a little over six minutes left in the third quarter.

Bush signs on with the Spartans

published: 12/4/2012 3:14:32 PM

   A swimmer since she was 4 years old, Alysha Bush has always wanted to compete at the Olympics, but for most of her life, common sense has told her it simply wasn’t realistic.

George Fox upends Lewis & Clark 61-57 to open NWC

published: 12/4/2012 3:19:18 PM

   PORTLAND — Adding another gripping chapter to what has become an exciting series over the last few seasons, George Fox rallied to edge Lewis & Clark 61-57 and kick off its Northwest Conference campaign in style.

C.S. Lewis plays Jekyll and Hyde

published: 12/4/2012 3:23:57 PM

   A bit out of sorts in a 26-20 season-opening loss to Eddyville Charter at home on Friday, things weren’t looking up for C.S. Lewis with Triad coming to town on Saturday.

St. Paul overmatched once again

published: 12/4/2012 3:29:06 PM

   ST. PAUL —  St. Paul showed that it had made some strides since its season-opening loss to Valley Catholic, but not enough to overcome a second consecutive 3A power as Scio pulled away in the second half to win 46-23 at St.

Bucks quickly show their promise

published: 12/11/2012 3:27:53 PM

   ST. PAUL — With just three days to practice after St. Paul’s loss in the 1A football state championship game, Bucks head basketball coach Vince Drago didn’t know what to expect from his team in the season opener Friday versus Arlington.

NHS a ‘tale of two different teams’ at its own tournament

published: 12/11/2012 3:27:32 PM

   Inconsistency can be one of the most frustrating things in sports, as Newberg head coach Tamie Woginrich can attest to following the Tigers’ performance in their own tournament over the weekend.

Bruin men scramble to beat Corban in overtime on the road

published: 12/11/2012 3:27:08 PM

   SALEM — While the play that sent Friday’s contest between George Fox and Corban to overtime, a three-pointer by Anthony Sanchez off an inbounds play with just 0.

Bush sets new CST mark at Junior Nationals

published: 12/11/2012 3:26:56 PM

   KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Newberg senior Alysha Bush didn’t advance to the finals at the Junior National Championships like she had hoped, but was encouraged by her performance in all three of her races.

Munger returns and Bruins roll

published: 12/11/2012 3:26:42 PM

   Hannah Munger proved how integral she is to what George Fox does at both ends of the floor and the Bruins executed their game plan nearly to perfection in the first half in taking a 49-35 lead over Concordia-Portland Friday night.

C.S. Lewis breaks through versus Willamette Valley Christian

published: 12/18/2012 2:50:29 PM

   SALEM — If at first you don’t succeed, try again.    C.S. Lewis Academy experienced the wisdom of that adage Monday as the Watchmen clamped down on Willamette Valley Christian for a 33-14 victory, their first of the season in six tries.

Tigers take third overall at CVC Invite

published: 12/18/2012 2:52:27 PM

   CORVALLIS — Newberg placed second and third in the girl and boys divisions, respectively, at the CVC Invitational Saturday as each team shined in its own way.

Newberg twice denied its first win

published: 12/18/2012 2:55:12 PM

   Newberg couldn’t catch a break down the stretch at its own tournament over the weekend, suffering terrible misfortune late in a 52-49 loss to McKay before shooting itself in the foot with last-minute miscues in a 53-49 loss to Canby.

Bruins go toe to toe with Vikings

published: 12/18/2012 2:58:20 PM

   PORTLAND — Tiny non-scholarship George Fox traded punches with NCAA Division I Portland State Friday night, but the heavyweight landed the final blow, closing the game on a 13-6 run to win 85-74 and spoil the Division III Bruins’ upset bid.

Tigers run to 58-51 win over Lake Oswego

published: 12/21/2012 1:44:51 PM

   It wasn’t always pretty, but after dropping a pair of close games it felt it could have won, Newberg is more than happy with a 58-51 win over Lake Oswego it picked up Tuesday at McGrath Gymnasium.

Pirates take round one from Bucks

published: 12/21/2012 1:49:47 PM

   ST. PAUL — It’s been customary over the past several seasons for St. Paul and Perrydale to play for a district championship in their third meeting of the season.

Perrydale sacks slumping St. Paul 48-39 Tuesday at home

published: 12/21/2012 1:53:17 PM

   ST. PAUL — For the third consecutive time, St. Paul was unable to get over the hump late in a Casco League contest and now finds itself a few feet deeper down a sizeable early-season hole.

Bruins extend their winning streak to seven

published: 12/21/2012 1:55:47 PM

   AZUSA, Calif. — Line ’em up and knock ’em down.    That’s what George Fox did against the only Division II opponents on its schedule this season, besting Azusa Pacific 68-65 and toppling Point Loma Nazarene 61-50 to win the Azusa Pacific Invitational Tuesday and Wednesday in California.

Cougars smothers CSLA on the road

published: 12/14/2012 1:44:46 PM

   MOLLALA — Limited to just seven points in the first half, C.S. Lewis simply dug itself too big a hole to climb out of and tumbled to a 49-32 loss at Country Christian Tuesday.

NHS beats Century by a nose

published: 12/14/2012 1:46:34 PM

   HILLSBORO — Six-hundredths of a second is all that separated the Newberg and Century girls 200 medley relay teams and the Pacific Conference dual meet stayed just as close through the next 10 events Thursday at the Shute Park & Aquatic Center in Hillsboro.

Bucks earn a pair of Casco League wins

published: 12/14/2012 1:50:58 PM

   MOLALLA — After sleepwalking its way through the first half of its home contest versus Jewell, St. Paul snapped out of its trance in the second half and went on to victories over the Blue Jays and Country Christian this week.

St. Paul clipped in consecutive league games

published: 12/14/2012 2:03:22 PM

   MOLALLA — St. Paul dropped a pair of tight decisions to Casco League rivals Jewell and Country Christian this week, but despite similar score lines, Bucks coach Vince Drago said he felt quite differently after each game.

Sherwood bombs Newberg 58-36 at home

published: 12/24/2012 10:52:09 AM

   Newberg’s frustration at a winless start to the 2012-2013 campaign was compounded Friday night, as Sherwood dominated just about every phase of the game en route to a 58-36 drubbing of the Tigers at McGrath Gymnasium.

Dec. 26 sports briefs

published: 12/24/2012 10:53:32 AM

Bell helps Norwich to national title    Newberg High School graduate Hannah Bell was a member of the Norwich University squad that captured the USA Rugby College 7’s national championship Dec.

Newberg, St. Paul prefer 5-classsification option

published: 12/24/2012 10:55:26 AM

   Despite falling at the far opposite ends of the enrollment spectrum, Newberg and St. Paul are of the same mind when it comes to which of the three Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) reclassification proposals they most prefer.

GFU escapes Pacific’s upset bid

published: 12/24/2012 10:58:17 AM

   On a night when energy, a staple of the George Fox program, appeared only with visiting Pacific, the Bruins displayed some much-needed grit when it mattered most.

Bucks falter down the stretch

published: 12/28/2012 10:52:34 AM

   ST. PAUL — Unable to execute offensively in crunch time for the fourth consecutive game, St. Paul fell to Condon/Wheeler 38-32 Thursday in the opening round of the Bucks’ holiday tournament.

St. Paul gets back on track with win

published: 12/28/2012 10:55:06 AM

   ST. PAUL — St. Paul avoided a potential hangover coming off a loss in its previous game, a 40-35 setback against rival Perrydale, or the eight-day break that followed.

Triples power Lakeridge past Newberg 92-56

published: 12/28/2012 10:48:44 AM

   Bolstered by hot 3-point shooting in the opening quarter, Lakeridge rolled to a 92-56 win over Newberg Thursday at McGrath Gymnasium.    Lakeridge junior guard Reggie Oliver hit back-to-back triples early and teammate Michael Walker added another as the Pacers jumped to an early lead.

Shorthanded C.S. Lewis suffer two tough losses in Bend tournament

published: 12/31/2012 3:30:33 PM

   BEND — Not only was C.S. Lewis Academy without second-leading scorer Serena Borg for the Trinity Lutheran Tournament over the weekend, but the Watchmen were left with little room for error as just five players made the trip.

Kennedy outlasts St. Paul 56-49 in consolation final

published: 12/31/2012 3:31:25 PM

   ST. PAUL — St. Paul and Kennedy were both looking to finish off the Buckaroos’ holiday tournament with a win Friday, but it was the Trojans who walked away happy after prevailing 56-49 in the consolation final.

San Diego not all sunny for the Tigers

published: 12/31/2012 3:33:41 PM

   SAN DIEGO, Calif. — After looking rusty, solid and then sleepy in winning one of three games at the Surf N Slam Tournament Thursday through Saturday, Newberg would like to settle into a consistent routine heading into Pacific Conference play this week.

Tiger wrestlers .500 at dual meet tournament

published: 12/31/2012 3:36:30 PM

   PORTLAND — For most teams, going 4-4 at a dual meet tournament without three starters in the lineup and another wrestling up two weight classes would be considered fantastic.

Bucks outdistance Condon-Wheeler

published: 12/31/2012 3:39:49 PM

   The St. Paul girls basketball team finally put together the game it had been trying to all season. And it couldn’t have come at a better time as the No.

Religion

Dec. 29 religion briefs

published: 12/28/2012 10:38:59 AM

‘The Well’ to meet Sunday at Northside    A spirit-led ministry that brings together believers from different churches and denominations to worship freely, “The Well” will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.

Christmas gift-card program is a hit

published: 12/28/2012 10:40:03 AM

   Northside Community Church met its goal of raising $13,000 with its Christmas offering, but perhaps more importantly it empowered its congregants to directly help the less fortunate through a new gift-card program.

Dec. 15 Pastoral Pondering: Message simple-- make a home for God in your heart

published: 12/14/2012 12:23:17 PM

   On a Sunday night in the fall of 1947, Robert Boyd Munger, the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Berkley, Calif., shared a story with his flock that he’d written titled “My Heart — Christ’s Home.

Celebrating Christmas all month long

published: 12/14/2012 12:24:54 PM

   From musical exuberance to special offerings, churches all around Newberg are not only planning their traditional Christmas observances, but taking the idea of Advent to heart by celebrating the buildup to the holy day all month long.

Local music website continues to grow in popularity, content

published: 12/14/2012 12:28:15 PM

   Music is something that should be preserved — that is the philosophy behind the Christian Music Archive, a website founded more than a decade ago by Newberg resident Dave Maurer, who still runs it.

GFU offers service trips in the fast or slow lane

published: 12/21/2012 12:43:32 PM

   Sending students on service trips during the holiday break is a long-standing tradition at George Fox University, as the winter serve program will enter its 22nd year during the second week of January.

Dec. 22 religion briefs

published: 12/21/2012 12:44:19 PM

Northside offering Christmas tree removal    Northside Community Church will collect Christmas trees within a radius of 15 miles of Newberg on Dec.

Dec. 22 Pastoral Pondering: Forgive, as Jesus did, and set your heart free

published: 12/21/2012 12:45:17 PM

   I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the pastoral ponderings in The Newberg Graphic, but have been feeling somewhat at a loss for a topic.

Much-needed donation helps keep Faith in Action afloat

published: 12/7/2012 4:00:06 PM

   The new fiscal year, which kicked in back in July, wasn’t especially kind to Faith in Action.   The volunteer organization aids adults, children and their families in a variety of ways, but received a financial blow as Yamhill and Washington counties cut or reduced their contracts as part of broader cost-cutting initiatives.

Dec. 8 - Pastoral Pondering

published: 12/7/2012 4:02:08 PM

   Can a passage in the Bible mean one thing to one person and something totally different to someone else? Many would say yes, reflecting the subjectivism of our times.

Love INC requires help to help others

published: 12/7/2012 4:04:18 PM

   The holidays are upon us, but for Love INC (In the Name of Christ), every season is helping season.   The organization’s network of local ministries are always accepting donations, but have specific needs this winter as it lends a hand to the less fortunate.

Dec. 8 - Religion in Brief

published: 12/7/2012 4:05:32 PM

Acoustic Christmas concert returns   Portland-based violinist Wendy Goodwin and her eight-piece band will perform their free “Acoustic Christmas” show at 7 p.

Public Safety

Dec. 8 - Yamhill County Jail Reports

published: 12/7/2012 4:08:43 PM

   The Yamhill County jail in McMinnville periodically releases reports for people arrested during the weeks prior to publication of The Newberg Graphic.

Dec. 8 - Newberg-Dundee Police Log

published: 12/7/2012 4:10:31 PM

   Nov. 25   Officers are investigating incidents of criminal mischief and criminal trespass that occurred in the 800 block of East Hancock Street.

Dec. 8 - Newberg fire log

published: 12/7/2012 4:11:46 PM

   Nov. 21   Newberg emergency service technicians responded to first-aid medical calls in the 14100 block of Highway 240, on East Columbia Drive, the 200 block of First Street in Dundee, McDougals Corner in Dayton, North Springbrook Road, Juniper Drive, the 1100 block of Chehalem Drive, the 30400 block of Bell Road, East Fulton Street, the 2100 block of Willow Drive, Providence Drive and the 1100 block of 11th Street.

40 months in prison for 2nd child porn suspect

published: 12/7/2012 4:15:42 PM

   McMINNVILLE — A Newberg man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a child porn sweep police conducted in 2011.

Dec. 12 Newberg fire log

published: 12/11/2012 3:03:57 PM

Nov. 19 - Newberg emergency service technicians responded to first-aid medical calls on Fulton Street, Werth Boulevard, Bell Road and Hayes Street. -NFD personnel responded to reports of downed wires at 21230 N.

Dec. 12 Newberg-Dundee police log

published: 12/11/2012 3:05:43 PM

Nov. 15 - Officers are investigating reports of forgery, theft and theft of services that occurred in the 600 block of East First Street. Nov. 24 - Abelardo De los Santos, 22, was taken into custody on a warrant.

Dec. 12 Yamhill County Jail reports

published: 12/11/2012 3:06:44 PM

    The Yamhill County jail in McMinnville periodically releases reports for people arrested during the weeks prior to publication of The Newberg Graphic.

Dec. 12 outstanding warrants

published: 12/11/2012 3:07:32 PM

   Area law enforcement officers 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-Dundee Police Department.

Be safe, sober during the holidays

published: 12/11/2012 3:11:58 PM

   SALEM — In a show of support for the Oregon Department of Transportation, which recently joined a national campaign to prevent crashes during the holiday season, Gov.

Busy day for fire, police, dispatch

published: 12/21/2012 12:50:50 PM

   Thursday, Dec. 13, was a busy day for first responders in Newberg and throughout the greater Yamhill County area. The two-alarm fire that broke out that morning at the Critter Cabana pet store was well documented by numerous media outlets, but local emergency agencies also responded to another fire, two vehicle crashes and a host of other incidents within that two-hour period — many of which residents were probably not aware.

Dec. 19 Newberg-Dundee Police log

published: 12/18/2012 2:08:19 PM

Dec. 9 - A 13-year-old juvenile female was cited to appear in Yamhill County Juvenile Court for violation of curfew. - A 14-year-old juvenile female was cited to appear in Yamhill County Juvenile Court for violation of curfew.

Dec. 19 Yamhill County Jail reports

published: 12/18/2012 2:09:16 PM

   The Yamhill County jail in McMinnville periodically releases reports for people arrested during the weeks prior to publication of The Newberg Graphic.

Dec. 19 Newberg Fire Department log

published: 12/18/2012 2:10:56 PM

Dec. 1 - Newberg emergency service technicians responded to first-aid medical calls on Werth Boulevard, Hayes Street, River Street and Second Street. - NFD personnel responded to general alarms at 1301 E.

Dec. 19 Outstanding Warrants

published: 12/18/2012 2:11:39 PM

   Area law enforcement officers 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-Dundee Police Department.

High winds topple trees, cut utility service for some in the area

published: 12/18/2012 2:14:55 PM

    Becky Drey was awakened around 12:30 a.m. Monday morning by ‘a very loud noise.’ Little did she know until she investigated further that a giant hardwood tree had fallen across the corner of her yard at Fifth and School streets and onto her 1994 Ford Aerostar.

Ronald Catt confesses to a pair of McMinnville heists in 2006 and 2007

published: 12/18/2012 2:17:39 PM

   McMINNVILLE — Ronald Scott Catt, 50, a former resident of Dundee and McMinnville recently arrested for and suspected in a string of bank robberies in Texas, has now reportedly confessed to a couple of heists committed years ago much closer to home.

Dec. 15 Oregon State Police reports

published: 12/14/2012 11:58:05 AM

   The McMinnville office of the Oregon State Police releases its desk log to the press several times a week. The Newberg Graphic reports incidents or arrests that are germane to the local area.

Yamhill County Jail reports

published: 12/14/2012 11:58:50 AM

   The Yamhill County jail in McMinnville periodically releases reports for people arrested during the weeks prior to publication of The Newberg Graphic.

Dec. 15 Newberg Fire log

published: 12/14/2012 11:59:46 AM

Nov. 21 - NFD personnel responded to a general alarm at 3221 Juniper Drive. Nov. 23 - Newberg emergency service technicians responded to first-aid medical calls on Edgewood Court, Brutscher and Hayes streets, School Street, Hayes Street, Second Street and Portland Road.

Dec. 15 Newberg-Dundee Police log

published: 12/14/2012 12:00:23 PM

Nov. 22 Denny Whitzell, 50, was taken into custody for misdemeanor driving with suspended. He was cited to appear in Yamhill County Circuit Court. Nov.

Collision sends one to the hospital via Life Flight helicopter

published: 12/14/2012 12:06:14 PM

    A two-car collision near milepost 6 on Highway 240 on Dec. 8 resulted in injuries, an Oregon State Police report said.    At about 8:43 a.

Teen jailed for illegal tattoos, sexual abuse

published: 12/14/2012 12:08:56 PM

   A Newberg man and former Newberg High School student, accused of illegally providing tattoos to other students as well as engaging in sexual activity with minors, pleaded guilty to several charges this week and will face jail time.

Dec. 26 Oregon State Police reports

published: 12/24/2012 10:46:43 AM

   The McMinnville office of the Oregon State Police releases its desk log to the press several times a week. The Newberg Graphic reports incidents or arrests that are germane to the local area.

Dec. 26 Yamhill County Jail reports

published: 12/24/2012 10:47:37 AM

   The Yamhill County jail in McMinnville periodically releases reports for people arrested during the weeks prior to publication of The Newberg Graphic.

Dec. 26 Newberg-Dundee Police log

published: 12/24/2012 10:49:15 AM

Dec. 11 Officers are investigating a restraining order violation that occurred in the Newberg area. Dec. 12 Shelby Beach, 29, was taken into custody for forgery, criminal possession of a forged instrument, and theft.

Dec. 29 Oregon State Police reports

published: 12/28/2012 10:19:31 AM

   The McMinnville office of the Oregon State Police releases its desk log to the press several times a week. The Newberg Graphic reports incidents or arrests that are germane to the local area.

Dec. 29 Yamhill County Jail reports

published: 12/28/2012 10:32:55 AM

    The Yamhill County jail in McMinnville periodically releases reports for people arrested during the weeks prior to publication of The Newberg Graphic.

Dec. 29 Newberg Fire log

published: 12/28/2012 10:33:41 AM

Dec. 13 - NFD personnel responded to structure fires at 516 E. First St. and 1400 N.E. Wynooski St., checked a burn pile at 1140 Springbrook Road, and responded to motor vehicle collisions at Hayes and Brutscher streets, Bald Peak Road and Chehalem Drive, Springbrook and Portland roads, First and Meridian streets and in the 16000 block of Chehalem Drive.

Dec. 29 Newberg-Dundee Police log

published: 12/28/2012 10:34:16 AM

Dec. 5 Officers are investigating the fraudulent use of a credit card and identity theft that occurred in the 300 block of The Greens Ave. Dec. 6 Officers are investigating the unlawful entry into a motor vehicle that occurred in the 300 block of Fairway Street.

Newberg man killed in crash near Woodburn

published: 12/28/2012 10:35:13 AM

   A Newberg man was killed, and three other people injured, in a two-vehicle crash that occurred the evening of Dec. 22 on Highway 99E south of Woodburn.

2012 holiday season a deadly one on state highways

published: 12/28/2012 10:36:26 AM

   The Oregon Department of Transportation released preliminary reports that at least three people have died in three separate crashes on Oregon roads during the Christmas holiday period.

Jan. 2 Oregon State Police reports

published: 12/31/2012 3:02:57 PM

   The McMinnville office of the Oregon State Police releases its desk log to the press several times a week. The Newberg Graphic reports incidents or arrests that are germane to the local area.

Jan. 2 Yamhill County Jail log

published: 12/31/2012 3:03:42 PM

   The Yamhill County jail in McMinnville periodically releases reports for people arrested during the weeks prior to publication of The Newberg Graphic.

Jan. 2 Newberg-Dundee Police log

published: 12/31/2012 3:04:26 PM

Dec. 21 Michael Wood, 27, was cited to appear in Newberg Municipal Court for unlawful possession of marijuana. A 17-year-old juvenile male was taken into custody for harassment.

Jan. 2 Outstanding Warrants

published: 12/31/2012 3:05:22 PM

   Area law enforcement officers 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-Dundee Police Department.

Obituaries

Dec. 29 obituaries

published: 12/28/2012 10:38:01 AM

Michael H. McCauley    Yamhill resident Michael Hugh McCauley, formerly of Newberg, died Dec. 14, 2012, at a hospital in McMinnville. He was 39.

Dec. 15 obituaries and death notices

published: 12/14/2012 11:50:46 AM

Tara A. Rosalez    Newberg resident Tara Ann Rosalez died Dec. 10, 2012, of cancer at Providence Newberg Medical Center. She was 40.    She was born July 10, 1972, in Portland to Torivio and Beverly (McKinney) Rosalez.

Dec. 19 obituaries

published: 12/18/2012 2:37:27 PM

Robin L. Hicks    Newberg resident Robin L. Hicks died Dec. 10, 2012, in her home. She was 59.    She was born April 27, 1953, in Portland to William and Leona (Neeb) Hite.

Dec. 8 - Obituaries

published: 12/7/2012 3:55:53 PM

Waldo J. Murphy   Newberg resident Waldo “Bill” Junior Murphy died Dec. 3, 2012, at his home. He was 86.   He was born May 23, 1926, in Sterling, Alberta, Canada to Clarence and Valentine (Eaves) Murphy.

Dec. 5 - Obituaries

published: 12/4/2012 4:03:25 PM

Hardie S. Rollins   Gearhart resident Hardie Scott Rollins, formerly of Newberg, died Nov. 29, of lung cancer. He was 41.   He was born in Newberg to Hardie Rollins and Lorna Gosson.

Dec. 5 - Death Notice

published: 12/4/2012 4:02:36 PM

Alex L. Christensen   Portland resident Alex LeRoy Christensen, formerly of Newberg, died Dec. 1. He was 45.   A memorial will be held at 1 p.

Local News

Dec. 5 - Community in Brief

published: 12/4/2012 2:59:38 PM

Holiday Book Drive in full swing this week   Reading for All hopes to collect 12,000 books in 12 days during its third annual Holiday Book Drive, which kicked off Saturday and will run through Wednesday.

Simply feeding Newberg’s hungry

published: 12/4/2012 4:01:27 PM

   Gary Langenwalter was hoping for 20.   Instead, twice that many people — along with 30 volunteers — gathered at the Dundee United Methodist Church recently for its first community dinner, hosted in partnership with Dundee Covenant Church.

Dec. 12 community briefs

published: 12/11/2012 3:24:38 PM

‘Howl-a-Day’ benefit set at Zion Lutheran   Newberg Animal Shelter Friends will hold its “Howl-a-Day” open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, 301 S.

December Rex Hill Rainfall column

published: 12/11/2012 3:30:52 PM

   Our wet November gave us time to pause and be thankful that another harvest year was finished. All of the grapes crushed by the seven wineries at August Cellars are now wine.

Proposed birthing center draws ire

published: 12/18/2012 2:39:09 PM

   McMINNVILLE — The principles of personal privacy and business freedom clashed with concerns of public health and safety last week during an appeals hearing before the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners on a proposed pregnancy retreat and birthing center on rural Hidden Springs Road north of Dundee.

Tales from `The Grubby End' column: The long struggle to convert Newberg from ‘dry’ to ‘wet’

published: 12/18/2012 2:34:43 PM

   Just before Christmas in the year 1912, more than two dozen volunteers from the Protestant churches of Newberg went door-to-door to inventory church affiliation.

Dec. 19 senior meals at the Chehalem Adult Encirhment Centert

published: 12/18/2012 2:35:48 PM

   Northwest Senior and Disabilities Services offers meals at the Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center, 101 W. Foothills Drive.    All those age 60 or older and their spouses can take advantage of the hot, nutritious meals.

College Street LID will move forward

published: 12/21/2012 12:46:47 PM

   The Newberg City Council directed staff on Monday to prepare a report for the formation of a local improvement district on a half-mile stretch of College Street.

Dec. 22 To Your Health column: Every exercise program should stress strength

published: 12/21/2012 12:54:55 PM

Dear Colin: I’m an overweight 49-year-old woman with heart disease. Do I need to include strengthening with my rehabilitation or can I just walk? I’m willing to do my part, but I hate exercise so if I don’t have to do strengthening, I’d like to avoid it.

Dec. 22 seasonal column: GI’s last Christmas a long way from home

published: 12/21/2012 12:54:36 PM

   On a very dry and cold Tokyo December, about two weeks before Christmas, I was at work when my mother called me. She said there was a young American GI shivering in a summer uniform, carrying a big Christmas stocking filled with lots of children’s candies.

Government offices to close over holidays

published: 12/21/2012 12:56:22 PM

  Government offices in Newberg, Dundee and St. Paul will be closed various times in the coming weeks in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Dec. 15 To Your Health column: Embracing healthy behavior every day

published: 12/14/2012 11:52:28 AM

   I write this column each week in the hope it will motivate you and provide information you can use to incorporate safe and effective resistance training, endurance training, stretching and a highly nutritious diet as part of your life.

Monitor helps gauge electricity consumption

published: 12/14/2012 11:55:24 AM

   With the recent addition of 21 new locations, 154 libraries around Oregon, including those in Newberg and McMinnville, now offer energy consumers a tool to help save money on monthly bills.

Senior peer support group seeks volunteers

published: 12/14/2012 11:56:32 AM

   Northwest Senior & Disability Services, based in McMinnville and Salem, is looking for volunteers to mentor older adults struggling with depression, loneliness, deterioration of physical health and other changes that occur later in life.

LID to come before City Council once again

published: 12/14/2012 11:49:09 AM

   A discussion of a new local improvement district (LID) and a public hearing on a new, nonexclusive contract with a cable provider are among the agenda items for the Newberg City Council meeting Monday.

Dec. 19 community briefs

published: 12/18/2012 2:07:15 PM

YCOM sets executive board meeting Thursday    The Yamhill Communications Agency, or YCOM, will hold its executive board meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday in Room 32 of the Yamhill County Courthouse.

Newberg sailor says goodbye to USS Enterprise

published: 12/24/2012 10:44:37 AM

   NORFOLK, Va. – James R. Bauer, a 1998 graduate of Newberg High School and current chief petty officer in the United States Navy, recently attended the inactivation ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Dec. 26 community briefs

published: 12/24/2012 10:45:50 AM

Service and celebration on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to include refreshments    Newberg’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration will begin at 5 p.

Birthing center gets approval from county Board of Commissioners

published: 12/31/2012 3:07:36 PM

   A low-volume birthing center and pregnancy retreat proposed on rural Hidden Springs Road north of Dundee was confirmed by commissioners last month after the county planning board’s approval of the project was appealed by area residents.

Foundation has cash to give, but few apply in county

published: 12/31/2012 3:09:02 PM

   The Oregon Community Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit organization that manages $1.2 billion in assets and disburses millions in grants annually throughout the state, has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years to groups and efforts based in and around Newberg and McMinnville.

Front Page

‘Scrounger’ aids local charities

published: 12/24/2012 11:06:42 AM

   John Erbe is a self-proclaimed “scrounger.”    With his green Chevrolet pickup truck, the retired Newberg resident is like a modern-day Robin Hood, except that all of his “victims” — whether they be individuals, businesses or other organizations — give him things voluntarily.

F.I.S.H. Christmas boxes: The simple gift of food

published: 12/24/2012 11:09:23 AM

   More than 500 families in the Newberg area enjoyed a bountiful Christmas meal this week thanks to Newberg F.I.S.H.’s annual food box giveaway last week.

Land use board hears arguments on bypass appeal

published: 12/24/2012 11:11:00 AM

   SALEM — Former Dundee planning commissioner Mart Storm put forth his appeal regarding the Dundee-Newberg bypass to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) at a hearing Dec.

Bonamici calls for stricter gun laws

published: 12/28/2012 10:08:50 AM

   In the wake of mass shootings by gunmen armed with assault-style rifles in Clackamas and Newtown, Conn., earlier this month, Washington lawmakers have found new receptivity for legislation that could make acquiring such weapons more difficult.

St. Paul has its first new mayor in a decade

published: 12/28/2012 10:12:05 AM

By Janis Brentano, Newberg Graphic correspondent    ST. PAUL — After 10 years guiding city politics, St. Paul Mayor Kathy Connor lost her bid for re-election and will hand over the reins to political newcomer Steve Manners.

Service clubs, CPRD will join forces to renovate playground

published: 12/28/2012 10:14:23 AM

   Memorial Park will be getting a facelift in the coming months thanks to a collaborative effort between the Chehalem Park and Recreation District and three Newberg-based service clubs.

Decision in Stoller Vineyards case being heard by Court of Appeals

published: 12/31/2012 2:51:34 PM

   A conditional-use permit by Stoller Vineyards — first approved by Yamhill County and later upheld by the state Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) — has now been challenged to the judicial system, and a decision by the court is expected in the coming months.

State Democrats dole out committee assignments

published: 12/31/2012 2:53:38 PM

   SALEM — State Sens. Brian Boquist and Larry George were among a handful of Republican lawmakers granted key roles on committees Dec. 21 after Democrats gained control of both houses of the Oregon Legislature in the latest election.

Happy ending eludes would-be foster parents

published: 12/31/2012 2:57:27 PM

   On Sept. 14, St. Paul residents Doug and Margaret Buyserie’s dream of being foster parents ended abruptly and for reasons still not entirely clear.

2012: Memorable for many reasons

published: 12/31/2012 3:02:01 PM

   The past year has been marked by change in Newberg  and the surrounding area. Major companies have changed hands and new stores have made their mark.

Fire breaks out at popular First Street pet store

published: 12/13/2012 10:36:17 AM

   No people were injured, but most of the domestic and exotic animals housed in a local pet store died when a two-alarm fire broke out Thursday morning at the Critter Cabana in downtown Newberg.

HAYC housing project approved

published: 12/18/2012 1:59:42 PM

   An estimated $10 million, 56-unit affordable housing project on Meridian Street was unanimously approved by the Newberg Planning Commission last week following a public hearing.

A really wild career change

published: 12/18/2012 2:03:10 PM

   DUNDEE — Tim Tuttle is a do-it-yourselfer. And when it comes to taxidermy, he had some strong motivation to pick up the trade.   “I got tired of paying the taxidermy bill every year,” he said.

New curator named at Hoover museum

published: 12/18/2012 2:05:45 PM

   A new director has been appointed for the Hoover-Minthorn House Museum, replacing Rose Hall, who stepped down in August after two years and who had in turn taken the helm from her mother, Lorraine, after more than a decade of service.

Knitting for a good cause

published: 12/21/2012 12:58:36 PM

   More Portland-area babies’ heads will be warmer — and their parents more informed — in the coming year, thanks to the efforts of a local woman and other volunteers.

Habitat for Humanity completes its latest home in time for the holidays

published: 12/21/2012 1:00:42 PM

   The Morales family will for the first time be spending the holidays in a home of its own. Later this week, they will sign the final papers with the Newberg-Area Habitat for Humanity for a new home on Sixth Street.

What does the future hold for local store?

published: 12/21/2012 1:04:33 PM

   Following a devastating two-alarm fire at the Critter Cabana’s flagship location in downtown Newberg last week, there have been a lot of questions asked of storeowners Matt, Brittani, Scott and Amanda Johnson by media and the general public alike.

More than $10,000 raised for Critter Cabana

published: 12/21/2012 1:40:24 PM

  Hundreds of people — many of them children — came to the Chehalem Cultural Center Monday night in a show of solidarity for the Critter Cabana, the downtown pet store that sustained extensive damage in a two-alarm fire last week.

Operating levy on the table yet again

published: 12/14/2012 11:43:52 AM

   Bringing an operating levy before voters was one of the ideas discussed at greatest length earlier this week during a brainstorming session between Newberg city staff and elected officials about how to solve looming budget woes.

Toy & Joy: 82 years spreading Christmas cheer

published: 12/14/2012 11:46:33 AM

   The Newberg Fire Department has been handing out Christmas gifts to children in low-income families every year since the Great Depression.

Ministering to the Masai people of Africa

published: 12/11/2012 3:29:00 PM

   When Nick and Heidi Forrest were students at George Fox University, they opened their hearts and asked God what he wanted them to do with their lives.

‘Nutcracker’ will come to life in Newberg

published: 12/11/2012 3:28:43 PM

   The story of the 19th-century ballet “The Nutcracker” is simple and well-known: A little girl falls asleep on Christmas Eve to dream that the nutcracker she was just given comes to life and leads her on a grand adventure.

GFU alumnus living the dream in Utah

published: 12/11/2012 3:28:27 PM

   Like many young basketball fans, former Newberg resident Justin Sweeney grew up dreaming of one day playing in the NBA. A “die-hard” Utah Jazz fan since visiting his uncle in Salt Lake City when he was 9, his goal was to take the mantle from legendary power forward Karl Malone, a Hall of Famer who spent 18 seasons with the Jazz beginning in 1985.

A merry thrift-store Christmas to you

published: 12/11/2012 3:28:10 PM

   Who would have guessed the Magna Carta would turn up in the Newberg Goodwill store? And for only three dollars!   What better Christmas present for the history buff in your life?   There it is, rolled carefully inside a black mailing tube that has a yarn handle and embossed gold letters: “Magna Carta 1215.

Appointment process to fill Newberg District 3 seat

published: 12/4/2012 4:01:17 PM

   After electing a new councilman from District 3 in Newberg just last month, the city is to soon be in need of finding a representative from that area once again.

UGB foes: Presentation ‘myopic and misleading’

published: 12/4/2012 4:02:23 PM

   Just a few days before the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on an expansion of Newberg’s urban growth boundary (UGB), two groups that oppose that measure have issued a joint response to a meeting held on the subject last week.

Cream of the crop: Gourmet ‘Twinkies’

published: 12/4/2012 4:01:37 PM

   On Nov. 16, one of the country’s largest snack-makers, Hostess Brands, announced it would cease operations and liquidate its assets through federal bankruptcy court.

Neighbors weigh in on housing project

published: 12/7/2012 3:53:52 PM

   After losing a fight more than a year ago to block the rezoning of a 3.3-acre site on Meridian Street by the Housing Authority of Yamhill County (HAYC), neighboring residents have tempered their opposition to the multi-million-dollar project that will bring more affordable housing to Newberg.

‘Santa’s helpers’ making toys year-round in Newberg

published: 12/7/2012 3:53:39 PM

   What draws children to the wooden toys produced by the Sawdust Woodworking Association? The members of the 2-year-old group have several ideas.

County remands UGB proposal back to city councilors

published: 12/7/2012 3:52:20 PM

   McMINNVILLE — Newberg staff and officials have more work to do — that was the message from the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners and planning department Thursday morning during the conclusion of a hearing on the city’s request to expand its urban growth boundary (UGB).

Mary Stern tapped to lead Oregon counties

published: 12/7/2012 3:53:31 PM

   McMINNVILLE — It’s not every year that a commissioner from Yamhill County is elected to lead the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC), a statewide lobbyist and support group.

Education

COLA a hit with kids and parents alike

published: 12/4/2012 3:02:55 PM

   About 25 students sit in a classroom, at one point performing a science experiment on viscosity by mixing arrowroot and water, then reading their own poetry aloud.

Dec. 5 - School in Briefs

published: 12/4/2012 3:04:30 PM

Support NHS grad night with dinner at La Sierra   La Sierra restaurant in Dundee will be donating a portion of its proceeds, including dine in, take out and delivery, from 5 p.

Change orders, costs, pile up as school construction nears end

published: 12/4/2012 3:06:36 PM

   While many of the construction projects covered in the Newberg School District bond that passed in May 2011 are approaching completion, change orders have added over $1.

Trio’s senior thesis projects on display at GFU

published: 12/11/2012 3:25:36 PM

   This week, three senior George Fox University art students are getting a taste of what it’s like to showcase their work in professionally installed exhibits in the college’s Minthorne and Lindgren galleries.

George Fox mid-year graduation Saturday

published: 12/11/2012 3:25:25 PM

   George Fox University will award diplomas to more than 250 students at its midyear commencement ceremony set for 2 p.m. Saturday in Miller Gymnasium.

School’s water gets clean bill of health

published: 12/11/2012 3:25:13 PM

   The water at Ewing Young Elementary School was collected and tested as part of a national sampling of school drinking water conducted by the U.

Dec. 12 school briefs

published: 12/11/2012 3:25:00 PM

‘Imaginary’ artists showcased at NHS   “Becoming,” a show by AP Studio Art students at Newberg High School, opens Wednesday at the White Beam Gallery at the high school and will run through the holiday break.

Dec. 19 school briefs

published: 12/18/2012 2:23:47 PM

NHS to host blood drive Jan. 10    An American Red Cross blood drive for students 17 years and older will be held Jan. 10 at Newberg High School.

GFU passes proposal for an honors program

published: 12/18/2012 2:25:47 PM

   On Oct. 24, the undergraduate faculty approved a proposal to create a new honors program at George Fox University. A director will be hired for next year and the first students will arrive in fall 2014.

NOCAP on track to move into new digs in 2013

published: 12/18/2012 2:28:37 PM

   Until June, the Newberg Off-Campus Alternative Program, or NOCAP, had been meeting near Mabel Rush Elementary School in portables notorious for leaks, nesting birds and frequent calls to the school district’s maintenance office.

Schools deal with fallout from shootings in Portland, Connecticut

published: 12/18/2012 2:30:30 PM

   With the shooting at Clackamas Town Center just three days old and only a day after fire destroyed a popular pet store downtown, word of the elementary school shooting spree in Newtown, Conn.

Dec. 26 school briefs

published: 12/24/2012 9:58:53 AM

Locals make honor roll at Oregon State   Oregon State University released Wednesday its scholastic honor roll for the fall term and numerous locals were among the 728 students to earn a 4.

County literacy project Lowe’s winner

published: 12/24/2012 9:59:52 AM

   The Lowe’s Heroes Program recently announced that Reading for All, a program created by the Yamhill County Commission on Children & Families, will receive this year’s Lowe’s Hero award.

C.S. Lewis robotics team qualifies for state meet

published: 12/24/2012 10:02:14 AM

   The first-ever C.S. Lewis Academy middle school robotics team qualified for the state meet a year ago, setting a high standard for teams to come.

NHS track & field still having problems

published: 12/24/2012 10:03:40 AM

   The renovated Newberg High School stadium complex, complete with its new artificial playing surface and track, proved to be quite hospitable this fall, hosting nearly a full season of football and soccer games since it was dedicated Sept.

Jan. 2 school briefs

published: 12/31/2012 3:10:37 PM

Shred documents and support NHS Grad Night    The Newberg High School Grad Night committee will be host a Shred-It Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Jan.

State releases report on homeless students in Newberg

published: 12/31/2012 3:12:09 PM

   The Newberg School District reported serving 195 homeless students in grades k-12 during the 2011-2012 school year, which at first glance may appear to be a shocking number.

Business

Jan. 2 business briefs

published: 12/31/2012 3:18:38 PM

GFU football coach featured in chamber forum Jan. 14    Chris Casey, who will be George Fox University’s head football coach when the program returns in the fall of 2014, will speak during a forum luncheon at noon Jan.

Jan. 2 Dollars & Sense column: Six ways to teach kids about sensible spending

published: 12/31/2012 3:20:40 PM

   Have you talked to your children about the value of money and the importance of managing it wisely? All parents hope that their children will grow up to make prudent use of their money, yet few actually spend time talking to them about how to accomplish these goals, a new study has found.

Music store closes following Dec. 13 fire

published: 12/31/2012 3:22:08 PM

   The Dec. 13 fire on First Street might have dealt its most severe blow to the Critter Cabana, but the pet store was not the only downtown business affected by the blaze.

State’s wines make inroads in 2012

published: 12/31/2012 3:25:10 PM

   It may be a bit early to call 2012 a great year for Oregon wines — with the vintages still months from being released — but it’s safe to say it was a great year for Oregon wineries.

Dec. 26 business briefs

published: 12/24/2012 9:47:35 AM

First Federal hires community coordinator    McMINNVILLE — First Federal on Northeast Third Street has announced the hiring of Pam Watts as its new community relations coordinator.

Dec. 26 Dollars & Sense column: Taking a trip over the fiscal cliff with Congress

published: 12/24/2012 9:49:20 AM

   The term “fiscal cliff” has become a popular phrase among politicians and pundits over the past several months, but what does it mean? If the United States goes over it, will you be affected?    The so-called fiscal cliff actually refers to two separate sets of economic events that take place starting Jan.

Goodwill donations spike in December

published: 12/24/2012 9:52:26 AM

   ’Tis the season to be looking for that last-minute tax deduction, fa la la la la, la la la la.    According to a representative of Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette — which includes the newly opened store in Newberg — far-and-away busiest week for donations all year is the last week of December.

Climax finds success with overseas distributors, rental depots

published: 12/24/2012 9:55:02 AM

   Many companies around the world have suffered in recent years from the recession in the United States and, more recently, the financial crisis in Europe, but Newberg-based Climax Portable Machining & Welding Systems has cut a path of continued success in the highly specialized world of portable machine tools during that time, pursuing an aggressive plan of global expansion and enjoying double-digit increases in sales over the past eight years.

First-place finishes aplenty for Briar Rose

published: 12/11/2012 3:26:28 PM

   The Dundee-based Briar Rose Creamery made a splash at the 2012 American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) competitions in Boise, Idaho, this year, continuing to raise the profile of the three-year-old artisan cheesemaking operation.

Newberg Graphic site now mobile-optimized

published: 12/11/2012 3:26:14 PM

   Now, you can take The Newberg Graphic with you.   The Newberg Graphic now has a mobile-optimized site that can be accessed by smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices while riding in a car, bus, train or just about anywhere else.

Dec. 12 business briefs

published: 12/11/2012 3:26:02 PM

Mail for Santa accepted until Thursday   Letters for Santa may be dropped off until Thursday at the following locations: Abby’s Pizza, the Chehalem Aquatic Center, Chehalem Park and Recreation District offices, Dundee Fire Station and Newberg Public Library.

Here’s a few smart tips on charitable giving

published: 12/11/2012 3:25:48 PM

   This is the season of good will to all, a time when people take time to think of others. In addition to giving gifts and planning holiday get-togethers, that means many people are also dipping into their pockets to make donations to worthy charities.

Marketplace aims to gird up new, emerging businesses, local economy

published: 12/4/2012 4:01:07 PM

   Since the opening of the Main St. Marketplace Nov. 14, the interior of the building that was formerly the longtime home of Newberg Steel & Fabrication has been virtually transformed.

‘Walkabout Wednesday’ promotion back in town

published: 12/4/2012 4:00:57 PM

   A popular initiative of the Newburg Downtown Coalition has returned this year, with a new, alliterative name and a more robust steering committee.

Dec. 5 - Business in Brief

published: 12/4/2012 4:02:11 PM

‘Christmas on Our Corner’ on tap again   The businesses on and near the intersection of Highway 99W and Villa Road will once again band together to offer “Christmas on Our Corner” from 10 a.

Arts & Leisure

Exhibit ‘now an homage to his artistic vision’

published: 12/4/2012 3:49:33 PM

   John Maul, artist and chairman of the Oregon State University Arts Department, died last week after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Duty and dreams weighed in VRT’s ‘Wonderful Life’

published: 12/4/2012 3:53:43 PM

   It’s almost exclusively during this time of year that television viewers are likely to encounter reruns of the 1946 film “It’s a Wonderful Life.

Christmas in the air at Art Walk

published: 12/4/2012 3:57:47 PM

   The last First Friday Art Walk of the year in Newberg will have — unsurprisingly — a decidedly holiday-themed bent.   A handful of regular participants in the monthly event are planning special activities for this Friday, while a number of others are sure to be decked out in their Christmas finery.

Dec. 5 - Arts and Leisure in Brief

published: 12/4/2012 3:59:32 PM

Enjoy yuletide tea, cheer at Newell House   The Newell House Museum, located at 8809 Champoeg Road N.E. just west of the entrance to Champoeg State Heritage Park, is hosting a yuletide tea from noon to 2 p.

Dec. 12 Arts & Leisure briefs

published: 12/11/2012 3:32:02 PM

Complimentary tasting at Penner-Ash Cellars    Penner-Ash Wine Cellars, 15771 N.E. Ribbon Ridge Road, is offering a complimentary wine tasting with the donation of a new, unwrapped toy through Friday.

Homemade gifts: A welcome surprise

published: 12/11/2012 3:37:56 PM

   Homemade gifts are not only a fun way to save money during the holidays, but also a chance to exercise and inspire creativity. Whether using household goods, recycling materials from work or trying something entirely new, homemade gifts add personality when the time comes to unwrap presents.

Rising stars will reunite for concert in Newberg

published: 12/11/2012 3:40:02 PM

   Two of the country’s top young talents in the world of acoustic music will be on display Sunday when mandolinist Jacob Jolliff teams up with friend and acclaimed violinist Alex Hargreaves for a 7 p.

Dec. 26 Arts & Leisure briefs

published: 12/24/2012 9:40:57 AM

Thrillride set at Lumpy’s    DUNDEE — Thrillride, a Northwest-based rock ’n’ roll show band, will play a concert starting at 9 p.m. Jan. 5 at Lumpy’s Tavern, 975 Highway 99W.

Flautist finds his voice making music

published: 12/24/2012 9:43:49 AM

   Those who perform on stage often develop personas — or voices — that are different than their everyday personalities. But Newberg flautist Wayne Earhart’s is more different than most.

CCC hosts concert series in 2013

published: 12/24/2012 9:46:09 AM

   Next month, the Chehalem Cultural Center will kick off a eight-part music series with a unique event: the Red Hills Songwriters in the Round.

Dec. 19 Arts & Leisure briefs

published: 12/18/2012 2:40:35 PM

One ring to rule them all, so go find them    In honor of the debut of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” the Newberg Public Library has rolled out a special promotion.

Jazz pianist to perform at NHS on Saturday

published: 12/18/2012 2:41:54 PM

   Contemporary jazz and jazz-influenced pop music will be on display when Portland-born pianist Tom Grant appears at Newberg High School for a benefit concert this weekend.

‘The Hobbit’ proves challenging ground for filmmakers

published: 12/18/2012 2:44:21 PM

   There haven’t been many, of course, but Hollywood doesn’t boast the strongest track record for following up hugely popular, cult-followed trilogies with big-budget, three-part prequels — “Star Wars” being the classic case study.

Young at art: 8-year-old gaining notice

published: 12/18/2012 2:47:06 PM

   Lots of children like to draw, but not many of them talk about their art like 8-year-old Olivia Osborn does.    “When I’m drawing, I just feel free,” the Newberg resident said.

Jan. 2 Arts & Leisure briefs

published: 12/31/2012 3:13:37 PM

Thrillride will play  Saturday at Lumpy’s    DUNDEE — Thrillride, a Northwest-based rock ‘n’ roll show band, will play a concert starting at 9 p.

Repertory group prepped to kick off second season

published: 12/31/2012 3:14:48 PM

   The Chehalem Players Repertory (CPR) will kick off its sophomore season later this month with an original production, “2 Men Performing CPR.

Puppeteer recounts ‘Snowflake’ Bentley story

published: 12/31/2012 3:17:49 PM

  The story of Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley, a Vermont man made famous by his high-quality photographs of the crystalline shapes of snowflakes taken in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, has been told in history books, children’s books, schools and museums across the country.