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Chapters Books & Coffee has been a cornerstone of downtown Newberg for two decades, and in this episode, Owner Maureen Rogers shares the story behind it. We talk about how Chapters originally got started, how she and her husband Bill became the owners, and what it’s been like to run a community-minded bookstore and coffee shop while raising a family.

Maureen also shares how she chooses the books they carry, why having books is still essential in a digital world, and the role Chapters plays in Newberg today. We dig into some of her favorite memories, the businesses Chapters has helped support along the way, and what the 20-year anniversary milestone means to her.

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George P. Edmonston is a writer and historian who spent years writing stories about Newberg's history in his Newberg Graphic column, "Tales from the Grubby End." He then collected many of those stories and included them in his book, Stories from the Grubby End. He was also the editor of OSU’s alumni magazine, the Oregon Stater for many years.

In this episode, George shares some of his favorite stories and characters from Newberg's past along with the inspiration behind the series. We also discuss how George became fascinated with history from a young age and how his life journey brought him to write historical stories about Newberg.

You can buy his book online or check out a copy at the library.

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The See Ya Later Foundation began with a simple phrase from Scott Banke, who would say “See ya later” instead of goodbye during his battle with cancer. His courage and positive attitude left behind a legacy of hope, courage, and faith. After his passing, his mom, Carmen Banke, and their family launched the foundation to carry that spirit forward.

Today, the foundation awards scholarships to students, hosts youth inspiration camps, and supports families facing medical crises — impacting thousands of kids and parents in Newberg and beyond.

In this episode, Carmen shares:

• The story of her son Scott and how his words became the foundation’s mission
• What makes See Ya Later youth camps and scholarships unique
• Stories of encouragement and lives changed through the foundation’s outreach
• The role of faith, family, and community in carrying forward Scott’s legacy
• How you can get involved and support this mission of hope

To learn more or get involved, visit seeyalater.org

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