Chehalem Heritage Trails Public Information Meeting

PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON PHASE 1 OF PROPOSED CHEHALEM HERITAGE TRAILS

6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8th

Adult Enrichment Center

101 West Foothills Drive

Newberg, Oregon 97132

(Adjacent to Crater Elementary School)

Chehalem Park and Recreation District is holding a public meeting on the Master Plan for Phase 1 of proposed Chehalem Heritage Trails. Public comments are welcome.

Phase One would develop approximately 20 miles of trail connecting Dundee and Newberg along Dayton Avenue, paralleling lower and middle Hess Creek, and linking the Willamette River waterfronts in Newberg and Dundee through pedestrian, bicycle, and multiuse trails.

This meeting will update the public on the progress of the Master Plan for Phase 1 (slated for completion in early 2011). This plan identifies the trail route, where easements will be needed across private property, plus preliminary engineering and cost estimates.

The Advisory Committee met four times and has concluded. Members include representatives from Dundee, Newberg, Yamhill County, Oregon State Parks, George Fox University, and more.

Vigil-Agrimis, Inc., a Portland-based design firm that leads parks and trails projects, is leading a consultant team assisting CPRD with preliminary design for the proposed trail. Paul Agrimis is the project manager for the consultant team.

To learn more about the Chehalem Heritage Trail, contact Kat Ricker at 971.832.4222 or visitwww.chehalem-trail.net

To learn more about Vigil-Agrimis, Inc., contact Marketing Coordinator Carissa Kuhnel at 503-274-2010 or visit www.vigil-agrimis.com.

Community School offers Mandarin Chinese

Ages: 12 to Adult
Monday and Wednesday, 6:40-8:00 p.m.
Class starts Jan. 19, 2011
Registration open now
NHS Room D104
$145 In-District/$174 Out-of-District

NEWBERG, Ore. - Chehalem Park and Recreation District’s Community School program is
proud to offer a course in Beginning Mandarin Chinese. Felix Loo says he is excited to offer this
course in the Newberg/Dundee area.

Loo says the timing is right to offer this course here because many residents travel to China on
business or work with Chinese speakers.

“My objective is to give people in the region the opportunity to learn Chinese,” said Loo.
Loo, born and raised in Taiwan, began speaking Mandarin as a child through immersion, as it is
the official dialect used by Chinese and Taiwan governments. He holds a M.A. in teaching and is
a licensed teacher for K-8 grades. He also holds a master’s degree in computer science. He is
also a “certified language interpreter” in the state of Washington, he says.

Loo taught Mandarin at Portland State University for 15 years. He teaches elementary grades
through the Community School program through the City of Lake Oswego, and has taught high
school as well.

“The Chinese language is very unique,” says Loo. It has a different sound, the characters are
written, and one syllable is pronounced at a time.

To register, visit www.cprdnewberg.org. You can also register in person at Chehalem Aquatic
and Fitness Center at 1802 Haworth Avenue in Newberg, or by phone at (503) 538-7454 or (503) 537-2909.

CPRD Dog Park Officially Open

NEWBERG, Ore. - The dog park at Ewing Young Historical Park will officially open Monday, Dec. 6. This latest Chehalem Park and Recreation District amenity features a fenced open area for dogs of all sizes.

The park is approximately two acres, split into two sections - one for large dogs and one for small and shy dogs. The fenced area is off-leash.

There are large oak logs to keep dogs interested and for owners to sit. Water is available. There is a station for waste collection materials and disposal.

The dog park will open from 7 a.m. to dusk. No other animals are permitted. A complete list of rules is posted, designed to keep this new park safe, clean and enjoyable for all.

Ewing Young Historical Park is located at 1201 South Blaine Street in Newberg (follow the railroad tracks). It is also home to famous Chehalem Skate Park, a BMX track and a disc golf course.

Overnight Warming Center Open: CPRD Adult Enrichment Center Extends Hours

NEWBERG, Ore. - The Adult Enrichment Center (AKA Senior Center) will extend hours from 8 a.m. today, Monday morning, overnight through 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23 due to the cold weather. Anyone seeking relief from the cold is welcome.

Overnight Warming Center Open: CPRD Adult Enrichment Center Extends Hours

The Adult Enrichment Center (AKA Senior Center) will extend hours to open from 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, to 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22 due to the cold weather. Anyone seeking relief from the cold is welcome.

Address
101 West Foothills Drive
Newberg, Oregon 97132
(adjacent to Crater Elementary School)

CPRD employee named OGA Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to Phil Fribley, named Volunteer of the Year by the Oregon Golf Association for 2010.

When Phil is not working as marshall for Chehalem Glenn Golf Course, he donates his time assisting OGA conduct and run amateur golf tournaments around the state. Phil has been a volunteer for 16 years, traveling as far as Klamath Falls and Bend, working starters, maintaing pace of play, and marshaling for OGA tournaments.

"I enjoy being able to help out with the sport this way," he said.

Chehalem Glenn Golf Course supervisor Brandon Thompson said "We're proud of what Phil does and winning that award."

Next time you're out on the green, be sure to shake Phil's hand.

Chehalem Cultural Center recognized for construction excellence

The Chehalem Cultural Center won an honorable mention Northwest Construction magazine's Best of 2010 Awards.

The annual competition recognizes construction and design excellence in the three-state region that includes Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

An independent jury comprised of design and construction professionals arrived at 20 winning projects and three honorable mentions in categories such as Best Green Building and Best Transportation Project.

“The jury considered a variety of criteria for each project, from teamwork and safety to innovation and aesthetics,” says Scott Blair, senior editor of Northwest Construction. “This year’s group of 75 entries impressed the judges with their quality and variety.”

The winners will be profiled in detail in the December issue of Northwest Construction and onwww.northwest.construction.com. In addition, project teams will be honored during an awards ceremony breakfast at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront on Thursday, December 9.