City to Hold Dec. 1 Public Hearing on Sale of Butler Property
NEWBERG — The Newberg City Council will hold a public hearing Dec. 1 on a proposed sale of city-owned property at 411 E. First St., commonly known as the Butler Property.
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The hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the Denise Bacon Community Room at the Newberg Public Safety Building, 401 E. Third St., according to a notice issued under ORS 221.725.
The city is proposing to sell the Butler Property — described as Lots 7 and 8, Block 16, Central Addition to the City of Newberg, excluding any portion used for public roadway — to Heated Candle LLC, which formed in February 2024.
According to state business records, Heated Candle LLC is co-owned by Polly and Brent Peterson of Newberg and Angela and Edward Meyer of Eugene.
Polly is a former professor of English at George Fox University according to her LinkedIn profile, and a current professional mental health student at Lewis and Clark University. She is also the vice president of the Chehalem Cultural Center board, according to the cultural center website.
Brent is a general partner at Oceanfront Properties and a former financial advisor. The Petersons opened Chapters Coffee and Books in 2003 before selling it to Bill and Maureen Rogers in 2005.
The city has stated it hopes the company plans to develop the site with a mixed-use building that would include ground-floor commercial retail space and long- or short-term residential rental units.
City officials said the property is no longer needed for municipal operations or public use, citing Resolution No. 2024-4003, which declared the site surplus. The council also aims to encourage downtown development and increase commercial activity in the city’s core.
Members of the public may testify at the hearing. Written comments will be added to the record if submitted through the city’s public comment form by noon Nov. 28.
Children’s Clinic Expands Newberg Office, Adds New Providers
NEWBERG, Ore. — The Children’s Clinic has expanded its Newberg office to better serve families in Sherwood and Yamhill County, adding more space, services, and providers in the lower floor south wing of the Coyote Place building.
The practice, which also operates clinics in Tualatin and Portland, says the expansion will support growing demand for pediatric care and allow for extended hours beginning in 2026.
Current Newberg providers Drs. Kari Smart, Kristen Douglass, Robert Craft, and Bethany Rosborough will continue seeing patients. Two new clinicians are joining the team: pediatrician Megan Baker and physician assistant Kathryn “Katie” Johnson.
“I love being a pediatrician! I get to help sick kids feel better, answer all the questions that come with being a parent, and grow a special relationship with my patients and their families,” Baker wrote in a press release.
Johnson said she aims to “create a safe, compassionate space where every child and parent feels heard and supported.”
The expanded office also offers behavioral health support with child psychologist Collin Dean, nutrition services, and after-hours and weekend advice for urgent concerns.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit childrens-clinic.com or call 503-538-6791.
Northwest Christian Church Expands Food Support in Newberg, McMinnville
NEWBERG, Ore. — Northwest Christian Church is expanding its food outreach across Yamhill County in response to rising food insecurity.
Thanks to a fast-tracked grant, donations, and reallocated church funds, the church is increasing access to hot meals and non-perishable food through the holidays and beyond. The Newberg Community Kitchen continues to serve hot meals to-go, with limited delivery for shut-ins. Food pantries in Newberg and McMinnville remain open and stocked, and the Newberg Pantry is adding Tuesday hours to meet growing demand.
“We’ve seen a surge in need—and in panic,” said Lead Pastor David. “This is about more than food. It’s about dignity, hope, and showing up when it matters most.”
To meet both current and future needs, NCC has begun construction on expanded pantry facilities at both campuses. The enlarged spaces will allow for greater food storage, improved guest experience, and long-term sustainability.
“We’re not just responding to a crisis,” David said. “We’re building capacity for the future—so no one in our community has to wonder where their next meal will come from.”
For hours, locations, and ways to give or receive support, visit www.mynw.cc/ck.
