Newberg Notices | August 6

Election Filings are Open for City Council Seats

NEWBERG, Ore. — Three Newberg City Council seats will be elected during the November 5 General Election, according to the City of Newberg.

Terms of office for District 1, District 3, and District 5 will all be up for election.

• District 1 encompasses parts of downtown to the west. The district has two announced candidates: incumbent Elise Yarnell Hollamon and challenger Britta Mansfield.
• District 3 largely encompasses areas in southwest Newberg. Recently appointed city councilor Glenn Cloyd stated his intention to run for the seat during the general election.
• District 5 largely encompasses areas in northeast Newberg. Sitting city councilor Mike McBride has not stated whether he is running again.

See the district map at the City of Newberg website.

To be eligible for office, candidates must be registered voters in the state of Oregon and have lived in the City of Newberg for 12 months immediately preceding the election. Candidates for city council must also reside in the district where they are running for office.

Those interested in running for office must submit filing documents (a declaration of candidacy and petition with 25 signatures of qualified, legal voters of the City of Newberg) by August 17, 2024. Candidates must also pay a $25 filing fee.

Learn more at the City of Newberg elections page.

Hoover-Minthorn House Seeking Volunteers

NEWBERG, Ore. — According to a release, the Hoover-Minthorn House Museum is seeking volunteers to help the house museum on the corner of 2nd and River Streets.

“After much-needed renovations, the Hoover-Minthorn House Museum is again open to the public,” stated the organization on Instagram. “Become a part of our volunteer team to help us preserve Newberg’s rich history. Whether you’re interested in archival work or event staffing, if you’re a student or retired, we have a place for you.”

The house museum is where U.S. President Herbert Hoover spent his early years. Dr. Henry John Minthorn, a 19th century rural Quaker doctor, welcomed his young nephew Herbert Hoover after the death of his parents in Iowa. Hoover lived in Newberg from 1885 to 1888, when the family sold the house and moved to Salem, Oregon.

According to their website, the Hoover-Minthorn House Museum is owned and operated by the National Society of The Colonial Dames of American in the State of Oregon, a 501(c)3 corporation.

Anyone interested in volunteering can inquire via the organization’s website.

Newberg Rotary Club Prepares for Second Annual Peace Day Event

NEWBERG, Ore. — Newberg’s Noon Rotary announced the second annual Denise Bacon Memorial 5k/10k run/walk for Peace on September 21, 2024. The race starts a series of events which include a concert, activities, food trucks, and inspiring, peace-driven speech.

“The legacy Denise left for all of us includes practicing kindness, showing compassion, and focusing on what brings us together as a community rather than focusing on what divides us,” said District 5100 Peacebuilder Club Chair Michael Caruso.

Denise Bacon was a member of the Newberg Rotary Club, as well as a Newberg City Councilor and “community advocate,” according to a press release from the club. She passed away in October 2022 from lung complications at 56 years old.

The Newberg Peace Fair, which occurs on World Peace Day, begins with a 5k/10k walk/run around Newberg. Later, attendees can enjoy concerts from the Portland Peace Choir and award-winning reggae artist Aaron Nigel Smith, followed by a brief speech from Tom Hastings—an associate professor at Portland State University who teaches conflict resolution and peace studies.

Learn more about the Peace Fair at the Newberg Noon Rotary website, and register for the Denise Bacon Memorial Run at the race sign up page.

Grass Fires Prompt TVF&R To Encourage More Fire Safety

HILLSBORO, Ore. — After a brush fire in north Newberg followed by a fast-moving hay field fire in south Hillsboro, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) is reminding residents to practice fire safety and fire preparedness during dry months.

According to a release from the agency, a fire broke up near the 28500 Block of SW Laurel Road in Hillsboro. The fire was upgraded to a first alarm fire to activate additional resources to control the flames, which were spreading quickly due to windy conditions and terrain. The incident reached a five alarm status and 30 acres before additional resources arrived and controlled the wildfire.

TVF&R determined the fire started from farming equipment working in the field before the fire started. No injuries were reported, although the fire threatened structures and a hazelnut orchard.

“Today’s incident is a reminder that if you live in an area nestled among fields, forests and natural spaces, ensuring you have a 30-foot safety zone around your home where leaves, brush, and other combustibles are eliminated can help firefighters protect your home,” the agency stated in a press release.

Learn more about TVF&R’s “Ready, Set, Go!” wildfire action plan and practice fire safety by disposing of cigarette butts properly, ensure chains are not dragging on concrete when towing, and do not light any combustibles outside until fire restrictions are released.