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This podcast is inspired by the many paths one can take to reach their dreams. Coming from an individual whose dreams became reality, former professional athlete Daniel Ewing is very familiar with the beauty in the struggle and ugliness in the success. It Was All A Dream brings you authentic, eye opening, inspiring conversations with successful individuals from high profile athletes to various professionals sharing their truth about their journey. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo ...
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Send us a text A-dec has long been a major pillar of Newberg's community. In this episode, A-dec's CEO, Marv Nelson, and Head of Communications, Jordan Beanblossom share how A-dec became what it is today, the impact it has had on Newberg and the dental industry, what you can learn from the A-dec way, and some exciting new plans for the future. This…
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Send us a text In this episode, George Fox University professor Phil Smith shares the importance of having a solid ethical framework and treating each other with honesty, kindness and respect. Phil has taught ethics and philosophy for over 40 years and has written several books on virtues and ethics. He currently teaches part-time at George Fox Uni…
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Send us a text In this episode, Shannon Selah, Executive Director of Newberg's Habitat for Humanity shares how this organization works to provide affordable housing to Newberg. She also shares how Habitat for Humanity works, how they go through the difficult process of selecting families for the building program, and why the work is so important. W…
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Send us a text When Embold Credit Union came to Newberg at the end of 2023, they immediately began finding ways to get involved, contribute to local nonprofits, and support the community. In this episode, CEO Aaron Goff shares why he believes investing in communities is so important. He also shares Embold's origin story, how credit unions differ fr…
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Send us a text Safe Families for Children hosts vulnerable children and creates extended family-like support for families through a community of devoted volunteers who are motivated by compassion to keep children safe and families together. -Safe Families Mission Statement In this episode Deana Vanden Hoek, a Family Coach Supervisor with Safe Famil…
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Send us a text In April 2022, a fire destroyed one of DCI's main parts and assembly buildings. As one of the largest dental equipment suppliers in the world—and one of Newberg's largest employers—the results could have been catastrophic. But instead, what happened was nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, Senior Vice President Tim Murphy sha…
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Send us a text REACH Northwest "mobilizes community to support & equip children and families impacted by foster care with programs, resources, and tools to help them thrive." In this episode, Executive Director Shirley Turner shares the importance of coming together as a community to support foster families. She also shares the story of how REACH N…
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore how the Providence Newberg Medical Center and the Providence Newberg Health Foundation work together to provide excellent healthcare for the Newberg Community. Dr. Amy Schmitt, Chief Medical Officer and Interim CEO at Providence Newberg Medical Center, and Doug Cain, Executive Director of the Providence Ne…
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Send us a text Ewing Young played an instrumental role in Oregon's—and specifically Newberg's—formation. In this episode, Doug Root, co-founder of Ewing Young Distillery in Newberg, shares Ewing Young's family history and the story of how he came to Oregon. In this fascinating and engaging story, you'll learn how Ewing Young time and again used his…
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Send us a text In this episode, Leigh Jensen, Executive Director of Taste Newberg, shares what makes Newberg such a great spot to visit. Taste Newberg is Newberg’s Destination Marketing Organization, and it helps use tourists' dollars to benefit our town. In this episode you'll learn about the role of Taste Newberg, how it benefits the community, a…
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Send us a text In this episode, Young Life Area Director Michael Rilee shares how Young Life reaches young people where they are at and helps them grow in their relationship with Jesus. Michael also shares about the unique challenges of being a Christian organization that reaches young people who often don't share the same beliefs. To learn more ab…
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Send us a text In this episode, Winter Skyberg shares about the Buy Nothing groups in Newberg. The Buy Nothing project is a way for people to give and receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through the "gift economy", where true wealth is the web of connections formed between people who are real-life neighbors. At first, Buy Nothing may look l…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stefanny Caballero, Executive Director of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation, will share the story of Virginia Garcia. We will also learn about how the health center got started, who it serves, and the critical role it plays in our community. Stefanny will also share about an upcoming expansion that will allow t…
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Send us a text In this episode, Ken Austin III and Loni Parrish share the story of their parents, Ken and Joan Austin. Ken and Joan founded the dental equipment company A-dec, which is now the largest employer in Yamhill County, and were also behind the Allison Inn and Spa, which is now the number one hotel in Oregon. Ken and Joan were also well kn…
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Send us a text In this episode, Diane Reynolds shares the origin story of Provoking Hope, an organization that Diane founded in Yamhill County that helps individuals and families dealing with addiction through peer-based support and mentors. You’ll also learn how Diane’s life and career took some unexpected turns that led her to where she is today,…
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Send us a text In this episode, Tiquette Bramlett shares her philosophy about how to be a good neighbor and friend. She also shares her story of moving to Oregon and how she came to be the first black woman hired to run a winery in the country. Tiquette has numerous accomplishments and awards, including making USA Today’s list of Women of the Year …
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Send us a text In this episode, Daniel is joined by his parents as they discuss the origins of The Giving Town Podcast and The Joyful Roberts Group. They also talk about serving Newberg as a family, what it’s like working with family, what makes Newberg so special, and the importance of taking initiative. Daniel and his parents, John and Karen Robe…
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Send us a text In this episode, we’ll be covering what’s happened since Will was last on the podcast, the city council’s yearly goals, the city’s goal to reduce debt, and most importantly how new changes in the city's System Development Charges (SDCs) will allow for more affordable housing, more business, and more childcare in Newberg. We also disc…
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Send us a text The Newberg-Dundee Police Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. In this episode, Jim Wheaton, current president of the Newberg-Dundee police Foundation shares how the Foundation supports the police department and ultimately helps Newberg and Dundee be safer cities to live in…
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Send us a text For over 40 years, Alvin Elbert has been serving the Newberg community with ARE Manufacturing. Alvin was also instrumental in the creation and development of Tiger Manufacturing, a manufacturing business at Newberg High School that is run by students at NHS. Alvin continues to pour into these students and the community, though most o…
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Send us a text Alfredo Moreno, Community Relations Manager at PCC shares how after being open for about a year after the COVID-19 pandemic, PCC is looking to expand its enrollment, get community feedback, and once again become a thriving center of affordable education in Newberg. We also discuss the history of PCC, its role in our community, what r…
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Send us a text Whether you know Jim McMaster as the water polo coach who won dozens of state championships, the CPRD parks supervisor who successfully implemented multiple parks and projects around Newberg, or as an active Rotarian, Jim is a beloved and well-known figure in our community. In this episode, Jim shares what led to his success in water…
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Send us a text In this episode, Executive Director of the Chehealm Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC), Scott Parker, shares how our Chamber of Commerce supports our community. In this episode, you will learn: The role CVCC plays in our community What Scott has learned since he started in this role Exciting new announcements How CVCC can help your bu…
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Send us a text In this episode, Chris Murphy and Ciaran Hynes share how the Newberg Peace Garden provides a space for peace and healing for Newberg's community. In this episode, you will learn: The vision behind the Newberg Peace Garden and how the idea started How Newberg Peace Garden is designed to facilitate a peaceful environment Why this work …
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Send us a text In this episode, Newberg Mayor Bill Rosacker shares about his childhood growing up in Newberg, what it was like running for mayor, and several things that he and the city council are working to accomplish in Newberg. We also discussed SDCs, the cost of doing business in Newberg, the old paper mill, United as Neighbors, and homelessne…
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Send us a text In this episode, Susan Sokol Blosser shares about her experience in the wine industry as one of the early pioneers and how that ultimately led to her founding Yamhill Enrichment Society (YES). Yamhill Enrichment Society's mission is to transform the lives of Yamhill County children through literacy and music enrichment without regard…
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Send us a text While some people may believe that women have the same opportunities as men and that women and men now are on an even playing field in society, the unfortunate reality is that we still have a ways to go. Women, especially single mothers and women heads of households still face an uphill battle that we’ll be talking about during this …
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Send us a text Dr. Phillips was the first black professor at George Fox University and her kids were the first black students to enroll in Newberg’s public schools, back when racism was much more prevalent than today. But despite the opposition and racism she and her family faced, Dr. Phillips decided to respond with love and forgiveness and contin…
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Send us a text Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. In this episode, Newberg Kiwanis Club members Kevin Purcell and Rick Lee share what Kiwanis is all about. They also share some of the projects Kiwanis has been involved with and how the community can get involved as w…
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Send us a text For nearly 100 years, the people of Newberg have celebrated the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival in one form or another. This 4-day festival is a time for the community in and around Newberg to come together and celebrate all of the things that make our town such a wonderful place. Between the carnival, parades, food vendors, display b…
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Send us a text Yoop! is a program that helps youth in Yamhill County who are low-income and have barriers to education or employment. In this episode, Program Manager Charlie Rice shares how Yoop! provides a variety of services to help youth overcome these barriers and achieve their goals, including help completing their high school diploma or GED,…
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Send us a text Love INC Newberg is a nonprofit organization that partners with local churches and agencies to help people in need. Love INC goes far beyond meeting immediate and tangible needs by striving to help people find lasting change and transformation. In this episode, Executive Director Thomas Bellomo and I discuss Love INC and the central …
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Send us a text Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) is Oregon's largest fire and rescue district, serving over half a million residents in an area covering 390 square miles. In 2018, Newberg was officially annexed into TVF&R's service area and now benefits from the sophistication, technology, and coordination of a large fire and rescue service w…
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Send us a text In 1986, a group of clever-minded women in Newberg were tired of not being allowed to join the other local service clubs in town and decided to create their own club. They wanted a place to learn about important issues of the day and also have a place to discuss those issues. And thus, Newberg City Club was born. After nearly 40 year…
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Send us a text If you’re a high school student—or a parent of a high school student—you know how expensive it can be to have your kids in sports, or really any extracurricular activity. And while schools have budgets for these activities, it’s not near enough to cover all of the expenses. Newberg's school district is no different, which is where th…
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Send us a text In this episode, Aubrey Nichols, Executive Director of Newberg Downtown Coalition (NDC), shares how this organization supports local businesses in the Newberg downtown core. In this fun and engaging episode, you'll learn the answers to the following questions (and more!): What is the Downtown Coalition and how did it get started? Wha…
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Send us a text Whether you’re a cat lover or a dog lover, we can all agree that animals should be treated humanely. But unfortunately, not all animals are. Every day, cats and dogs are abused, abandoned, or left out on the street to fend for themselves. Today I’m talking to Ronnie Vostinak, Executive Director of Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society, …
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Stephen Phillips shares about his first year as Superintendent of Newberg's school district and why he believes there is hope for the district's future. In 2022, Dr. Phillips (or Steve, as he prefers to be called) joined the school district during a season of heavy controversy, turmoil, and staff turnover. While …
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Send us a text In part 2 of this live-recorded episode, Daniel interviews a panel of representatives from four of Newberg's service clubs. This was done in partnership with Leadership Chehalem Valley, which you can learn more about at the link below. In this episode, you'll learn about the inner workings of both of Newberg's Rotary clubs, in additi…
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Send us a text In this live-recorded episode, Daniel interviews a panel of representatives from four of Newberg's service clubs. This was done in partnership with Leadership Chehalem Valley, which you can learn more about at the link below. In this episode, you'll learn about the inner workings of both of Newberg's Rotary clubs, in addition to Soro…
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Send us a text In this episode, Ranee Solmonsson shares about Yamhill county's 4-H program, how it got started, what activities it involves, and how it benefits kids who go through the program. If you're interested in learning more about 4-H or would like to get involved, visit https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/yamhill. As mentioned in the episo…
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Send us a text The past few years in Newberg have brought their fair share of hurt, frustration, anger, and broken relationships. However, these hardships have also produced some wonderful new projects and organizations that aim to heal the brokenness and put Newberg on the path toward reconciliation and civility. One of these projects is called Co…
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Send us a text If you search the internet for Peace Trail Village in Newberg, you will likely find all kinds of conflicting information leaving you with a lot of questions. Is this a homeless camp that will turn Newberg into Portland? Will there be drug addicts living next to a school? Is this the best location for transitional housing? How did thi…
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Send us a text In this episode, Jan Hart, leader of the NHS Resource Room, shares her story of how the resource rooms got started and why they are so important for local students. You can find out more, including items to donate at https://www.newberg.k12.or.us/nhs/resource-room As mentioned in the episode, you can check out The Joyful Roberts YouT…
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Send us a text Auggie Gonzales is a well known and beloved member of our community who has been serving this town in various capacities for over 25 years. In this episode, Auggie shares what brought him to Newberg, how he got involved in Rotary, various projects he has been involved with, and his work with Newberg Urgent Care. As mentioned in the e…
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Send us a text In this episode, Dennis Littlefield, Executive Director at Camp Tilikum, shares some of the recent challenges as well as the exciting future of Camp Tilikum. For over 50 years, Tilikum has held a special place in the hearts of Newberg's population. Every year, thousands of children experience the highlight of their summer at one of T…
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Send us a text For many people, doing laundry is just another chore, like vacuuming the carpet or washing the dishes. But for other people without access to a washer or dryer in their living space, doing laundry is a major inconvenience and financial burden. By offering free laundry service, in addition to snacks and storytime for kids, Loads of Ho…
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Send us a text In part 2 of this episode, Carrie Bates shares her work with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and how they help people recover from alcohol addiction. She also gives some great insight into how we can help those around us who are struggling with this disease. To learn more about the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, visit https://www…
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Send us a text In this episode, Olympic gold medalist Carrie Bates shares her story about growing up in a family with alcoholism and the role that played in her life. She also shares her journey of finding success at the Olympics, her battle with alcoholism, her amazing recovery, and how she now is a source of hope for people fighting this disease.…
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Send us a text In this Episode, Larry Strober shares how Rotary changed his life for the better. Through a chance meeting, Larry found out about Rotary and quickly got involved. He is now a member of the Newberg Noon Rotary club and is involved in many projects locally and internationally. Much of his work includes supporting youth and promoting pe…
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