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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 to the child’s…
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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 episode. And th…
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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 continues to facilita…
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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 well. To learn m…
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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 booths, music an…
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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, pursuing caree…
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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 role it plays i…
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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 while maintainin…
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Starting with Corinthians 3: 8-9 as his text, Pastor Dean Yoder explains that everyone is needed to do what God has called us to. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, we are co-workers in God’s field," he says. “Overcoming limitations happens when we do things together. He encourages believers to “Look for somebody who does s…
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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 years, Newberg City…
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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 the Newberg Boost…
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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? What area does the…
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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, which is Oregon…
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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 there were many…
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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 addition to Soroptimi…
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In today’s message, Pastor Dean Yoder talks about things that have been so attached to our lives, that they have become part of identity and we have no idea how to live without them. Did your know? You can watch Awaken Church McMinnville's Sunday morning service live on our Facebook page.By A variety of inspiring speakers.
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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 Soroptimists and Ki…
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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 episode, you can che…
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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 Conversation Grou…
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In this message, recorded at Awaken Church's Fifth Sunday ALL Worship Service, Leslie Harrison, who serves as one of the elders, gives a short message on the importance of remembering, not only what Christ did for us, but those times throughout our lives when we were aware of God's presence in a special way. Did your know? You can watch Awaken Chur…
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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 this get started? …
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Pastor Dean Yoder retells the story of Joseph, who was put in charge of all the land of Egypt many years after being sold into slavery by his own brothers. He forgave them, recognizing what they meant for evil, God had worked for good. Yoder encourages listeners to do the same. "Embrace the blessing at the place you are at right now--and don't keep…
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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 YouTube Channel her…
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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 episode, you can…
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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 Tilikum's Summer…
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