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20/06/2025

The Far-Reaching Impact of Fear in the Workplace

When fear prevents people from showing up to work, the repercussions ripple throughout our entire economy. This is especially true for the agriculture and wine industries, where a stable workforce is crucial. The effects of ICE raids extend far beyond federal policy; they have a tangible, immediate impact on our neighbors, local businesses, and vital industries.

06/06/2025

Looking for something fun for your child to do this summer? Come join us for our horse camp. Learn about horses and have lots of fun. Please read the flyer below. All proceeds go to support the rescue

24/03/2025

April 2 is our next "Community Conversations."
We hope you can join us!

20/03/2025

The trickle-down effect of what is happening with the federal government has hit food banks ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.

In my weekly order form, I received this message from YCAP staff, who, by the way, are working hard to get food banks as much food as they can: For the past few years, our food inventory has been shrinking. The forecast did not look good.

Now this news.

Please take a moment to read this message to all food banks.

Attached is the YCAP order form for March 20 to March 27. You can find the number of cases of food available in the far right column of the order form.

Most of these read 40 cases or below available. We have 40 partner agencies to divide these with. If you’re ordering 6 or 10 cases of each, that just can’t work mathematically. We’ll do what we can for you with the inventory we have.

Many items have to be ‘allocated’ to you with our warehouse supply, especially USDA foods so low. You will get products on your order that you weren’t expecting, but I think you’ll like everything that is sent. Food Bank inventory will likely remain at its current low levels.

A CCC Federal Grant to the Oregon Food Bank was CANCELED, along with many other programs and staff being cut at the Federal Government level. Below is an inventory message from the Oregon Food Bank.

This affects every state food bank and many school programs: Fresh Fluid USDA milk deliveries scheduled for May, June, and July are canceled. Two truckloads of Cheese have also been CANCELED, one from May and one from June.

Frozen Meat was affected by Federal cuts; a total of 13 expected 40,000 lb-truckloads of frozen pork, chicken, and turkey products were CANCELED.

We expect some of these to be replaced by Section 32 Bonus frozen meat items, but we don’t have control over what and when that product is offered.

We will have little to no USDA Produce available. This produce season also impacts access to donated produce, so expect lots of local, PNW crops: Apples, Pears, Onions, Potatoes, and Vegetables!

15/03/2025

This rescue is a wonderful place support!

Hoofprints in the Sand struggling to operate as costs mount

09/03/2025

Celebrate Easter at a fun-filled event hosted by Hoofprints in the Sand in our covered arena! 🐰🐴

Snacks and drinks are provided in our grand Tea Party setting! Various games & activities will be available for the duration of the event. ☕️🍪🐰

• Meet the Easter Bunny! 🐰
• Ride a few of our special Horses! 🐴
• Fun Face Painting! 🐯🦋🌟
• Get crafty & decorate Easter cookies! 🍪
• Climb & Slide down the Giant Hay Slide! 🛝
• Jump around in the Bounce House! ⬆️
• Play an assortment of mini-games! ⛳️
• Win prizes! 🏆

🎟️ ADMISSION 🎟️

$30 per child 2 years+ (includes
admission for two accompanying adults)

Children under 2 years do not require admission, but their accompanying adult will need an adult admission at $15.

Please CALL 503-406-5107 to book your admission OR VENMO your admission to / #8711

📍 16000 NE Calkins Lane, Newberg, OR

ALL PROCEEDS from the event go directly to funding the care and upkeep of our Horses & Facilities! 🐴 🩷

23/02/2025

A damning 56-page investigation report was obtained by Newberg Neighbors and reveals that former Newberg School District Superintendent Dr. Steve Phillips failed to monitor the budget, resulting in an $8 million deficit. He also used racist language and misrepresented the district’s compliance with state standards. The report, prepared by independent investigator Dave Novotney, Ph.D., substantiates four of seven allegations against Phillips during his tenure leading a district beset by years of controversy. (Link in comments.)

20/02/2025

After several attempts to meet with Trevor DeHart, the author of this letter shares her personal experiences in dealing with the now-former school board member.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14tFRZDKE2/

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Dear Trevor, Your letter to your “Friends and Family,” published on multiple community social media sites, was the impetus for me to write this open letter to you. *B…

19/02/2025

14/02/2025

A fire hose of information has been coming at us for the last month. Honestly, at times it seems overwhelming, often causing those paying attention to scratch their heads in bewilderment.

Some of the reports coming from Washington DC seem unbelievable. Many of us may feel powerless to know how we can speak truth to it all.

During the public comments portion of the Newberg-Dundee School Board meeting, district psychologist, Staci Gaut, brought truth and clarity to the threats to close the Department of Education.

During the public comments portion of the Newberg-Dundee School Board meeting, district psychologist, Staci Gaut, brought truth and clarity to the current threats being made to dismantle the Department of Education.

If you have children or grandchildren who have 504 plans in place in order to receive additional support based on their specific needs, you may want to read what Staci Gaut, Newberg-Dundee school district psychologist has to say.

Then, call your congressman and let them know how you feel:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

My name is Staci Gaut, and both my children are graduates of Newberg Dundee Public Schools. I am also a district school psychologist and one of my roles is to work with special education teams. I am not speaking on behalf of the district, but as a community member who is very passionate about children with special needs.

I want to talk about the United States Department of Education and what it does for our children.

The Department of Education was truly established by Congress in 1980 as a federal agency. Amongst its roles, it provides federal oversight for the compliance of civil rights protections for low-income students, marginalized students, and students with disabilities. What it doesn’t do, is provide directives on which curriculum schools use. So which protections do they help enforce?

1.) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.

2.) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 that protects people from discrimination based on s*x, including gender stereotypes and s*xual orientation, and it also includes protection from s*xual harassment and violence within the school environment.

3.) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.

4.) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 that was reauthorized in 2004. It protects the rights of students with disabilities by ensuring everyone receives a free appropriate public education. This means a public school must provide supports and accommodations to meet the unique needs of children at no cost to the family, within the general education setting to the greatest extent possible.

5.) In addition, federal funding for education is around 10%, which is a small piece of the pie, but if cut, the costs are either passed to taxpayers at the local level, or there will be further cuts in education and less money for the students you care about.

There is a good chance your child or a child you know has a Section 504 plan or an Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, because of the guidance and policies of the Department of Education and the means to enforce these federal acts. Why do you think the Department of Education was created in the first place? Why was it needed to provide oversight of these protections? Do you think it was because the states and districts were honoring the civil rights of all its children? Think again. Without federal oversight, there will be no guarantee that there will be protections for diverse learners or students with disabilities, or that they will receive services that give them equal access to education. In short, without federal oversight, there may be no way to ensure all students are treated fairly. Some states may continue to provide this oversight or some version of it, and some may not.

Abolishing of the Department of Education will harm children, not protect them. We must act now. Call your representatives to stand up for our children.

13/02/2025

If you are familiar with Main Street business and their decades-long struggle with wastewater issues - you know that these businesses will suffer greatly without upgrades to the system. In addition, new housing can't be built without the improved capacity that this project was going to bring, and rates will certainly increase for current customers as the city is forced to use other funds to patch up an old and inadequate system. These are the people's tax dollars. Our own money is being clawed back to fatten the government coffers but Elon Musk's company subsidies aren't touched - he received over $13 BILLION of our money over the last 5 years for his companies. He thrives, we suffer.

I continue to hear from Oregonians about how the Trump Administration's reckless funding cuts are impacting families, businesses, and communities.

As your Congresswoman, I'm fighting to stop this illegal theft and ensure Oregonians get the funding and benefits they have earned.

10/02/2025

Due to recent changes implemented by the new Administration and the high demand for presentations throughout the community, we will be offering monthly virtual KNOW YOUR RIGHTS sessions which will cover the following topics:

Know Your Rights
How to Protect Your Family
Immigration Updates and Changes Related to the New Administration

Register today by emailing [email protected]