n County to BEHIND THE MASK replace all planned Guest writer: For Asians in America, the J&J vaccine doses threat — and the fear — is real Viewpoints B1 with Moderna A7 Yamhill County’s Friday April 16, 2021 $2 KEEPING YOU CONNECTED SINCE 1866 McMinnville, Oregon 156th year, No. 29 Linfield professor alleges antisemitism Board of Rabbis calls for Baca, matching calls from during his process of reporting League also sent a letter last istration. Linfield University students and other university sexual misconduct allegations week requesting the university spokesperson Scott Nelson said President Davis, board community members. to the board. to investigate the allegations of in a statement Wednesday that antisemitism. chair Baca, to step down Allegations of sexual mis- The 31 members of the “the facts are straightforward: Outside law firms agreed upon By DORA TOTOIAN conduct against Davis and other Oregon Board of Rabbis In a response to the ADL, Of the News-Register University Board of Trustees were polled, and the 22 who Davis denied making the by Dr. Pollack-Pelzner inves- The Oregon Board of Rab- members have received renewed responded all signed the letter antisemitic comments and tigated his accusations of bis called Thursday for the attention in recent weeks after supporting the call for resig- said Professor Daniel Pol- antisemitism in 2020 and found resignation of Linfield Univer- the faculty trustee on the board nation. lack-Pelzner has been engaged no misconduct or violations of Pollack-Pelzner sity President Miles Davis and detailed antisemitism he said The Pacific Northwest chap- in a “smear campaign” against Board of Trustees chair David he has experienced from Davis ter of the Anti-Defamation him and the University admin- See LINFIELD, A5 Secondary students to Dispensing hope start hybrid Virginia Garcia clinics planning to vaccinate 30,000 people by mid-July classes By NICOLE MONTESANO Parent opinions on Of the News-Register district plan ranges irginia Garcia Memorial from supportive to Health Center’s 17 clinics ‘woefully inadequate’ V across Yamhill and Washing- ton counties have vaccinated nearly By STARLA POINTER 15,000 people against COVID-19 Of the News-Register so far, staff told Congresswoman McMinnville middle and high Suzanne Bonamici last week. They school students will return to said that’s about halfway to their in-person classes Monday, April goal for mid-July. 19, 13 months after schools The reaction they are hearing closed because of the coronavi- repeatedly, from people who receive rus pandemic. the shot or learn they can make an Students will be in classrooms appointment for one, is “thank God, for two periods, two days a it is here,” staff told Bonamici. week. The remainder of their On April 5, Bonamici, who time will be spent in distance recently helped secure $10.2 mil- learning, including watching live lion in funding for Virginia Garcia’s classes, receiving video lessons efforts through the American Res- and completing projects. On cue Plan, held a meeting on Zoom Wednesdays, all students will with several clinic staff to discuss have virtual advisory sessions as their efforts. She noted the pandem- well as asynchronous classes in ic “has highlighted the disparities” which they can review instruc- in access to health care, “among tional materials independently, Black and Hispanic and Indigenous while teachers plan and prepare communities.” for their in-person and online sessions. McMinnville reopened ele- “I was coming mentary schools March 15, with kindergarten through fifth-grad- to work every ers present about 2 1/2 hours a day, five days a week. To day and going keep classroom groups small, for social distancing, about half back home not attend in the morning and the rest in the afternoon. knowing if I was About two-thirds of elementa- ry students returned to schools, going to take it with most others opting for Comprehensive Distance Learn- (the virus) home.” ing. About the same number of — Karla Maravilla secondary students registered for Call center operator hybrid classes. High school and middle The pandemic has been partic- school teachers, administrators ularly devastating for Latinos and and school board members said other people of color. Virginia Gar- they are thrilled that secondary cia, with offices in 17 locations in students are returning, even part- Washington and Yamhill counties, time. including Newberg, McMinnville Rusty Rae/News-Register “The goal is to have all the and Willamina, is focusing its vac- Dental hygienist Kristen Short gives Marlene Guerrero her initial injection of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at kids back in school as soon as cination efforts on people of color the Virginia Garcia clinic in McMinnville on Tuesday. The clinic gave out more than 300 vaccinations. possible,” board member Yanira who often work in high risk jobs Vera said at the board’s Monday and have a harder time obtaining meeting. health care. After bout with COVID, nursery worker Board member Carson Ben- In Yamhill County, Latinos make ner added, “we need to push to up 16.2% of the population, but get as many as possible back 30% of all COVID-19 cases. In encourages everyone to get vaccinated in the classroom for as long as large part, that’s because Latinos By DORA TOTOIAN and other people of color often work in Dayton, had an opportunity to live nearby. One of her brothers See CLASSES, A6 in high-risk jobs. Of the News-Register take the first dose of the Moderna remarked he felt like he had the Serena Cruz, Executive Director For about two months in the COVID-19 vaccine a few weeks flu, and by the next Wednesday, of Virginia Garcia, told Bonamici, summer, Maria I. Mota Garcia ago, the choice was obvious. she started feeling unwell. She was fatigued, her throat hurt, had a “The statistic that stands out is the didn’t leave her Dayton home. “It’s meant so much to me. I SOFTBALL fact that only 18% of Latinx people Mota-Garcia, 53, along with her don’t want to get sick again,” Mota constant headache, and she’d lost throughout the country can work husband, daughter, son-in-law and Garcia said in Spanish. “Everyone her sense of taste, she said. from home. That means 82% have three grandchildren, all caught in my family got the vaccine.” Mota Garcia knew she could no Tigers to show up for work every day.” COVID-19. On a Saturday in June, Mota longer stay at work. One of her topple When Mota Garcia, who for Garcia attended a family gather- See HOPE, A7 11 years has worked at a nursery ing with her three siblings who See COVID, A7 Pirates A10 U|xaIICGHy02366qzZ CORONAVIRUS Dine Out(side) will return to Third (COVID-19) Downtown street will About 23 downtown restau- Crescent Café will be able to Below are a number of resources to rants served food and beverages return to nearly 100% capacity close to cars on weekends help educate you and your family. outdoors last summer after the for its breakfast and lunch ser- starting at end of May program was started to help busi- vice. Oregon Health Authority - Oregon.gov/OHA nesses restricted by coronavirus That means it also will be able Our Health Oregon - OurHealthOregon.org By STARLA POINTER pandemic regulations that limited to expand to its full menu, rath- Of the News-Register indoor dining. Yamhill County Public Health - hhs.co.yamhill.or.us/publichealth er than limited offerings, Lamb Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC.gov Diners will be able to enjoy al “It was good for us last year, said. fresco meals and wine tastings and we’re so thrilled to do it World Health Organization - WHO.int this summer as McMinnville’s again,” said Nora Lamb, owner “We’d be happy to have it Rucklos Dine Out(side) program returns of the Crescent Café at 526 N.E. seven days a week,” she said. For general information on coronavirus, call 211 for a second year. Third St. Along Third Street, restau- Additional resources are also available at “Last year was such a success,” Dine Out(side) is especial- rateurs and wine tasting room “Last year WillametteValleyMedical.com said Dave Rucklos, manager ly helpful since indoor dining owners were pleased with the was such of the McMinnville Downtown capacity is still limited, she said. Association. By having tables outside, too, See DINE, A2 a success.” A2 Friday, April 16, 2021 News-Register/McMinnville, Oregon KEEPING YOU CONNECTED HOW TO REACH US Editor-in-Chief Ossie Bladine 503-687-1269, [email protected] Managing Editor Sports Editor Kirby Neumann-Rea Logan Brandon 503-687-1291 503-687-1205 [email protected] [email protected] Associate Editor Viewpoints Editor Racheal Winter Steve Bagwell 503-687-1246 503-687-1226 [email protected] [email protected] INDEX Arrests A3 Marketplace B5-7 Crossword B5 Obituaries A4 Horoscope B7 Sports A8-10 Kid Scoop B8 Viewpoints B1-4 WEATHER Duane Van Dyke drives Shire horses Nick and Emma during the Oregon Draft Horse Breeders Association plowing McMinnville area Local climate, past 7 days competition Saturday at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center. Draft horses were part of Farm Fest, which became virtual this year, with many guests watching on Facebook rather than attending in person. Yamhill County Historical Society plans to TODAY High Low Precip. Thursday 56 36 .04 host in-person events again starting in June. Marcus Larson/News-Register Friday 58 30 trace H 77 Saturday 53 33 .07 L 48 Sunday 60 28 -- Monday 66 39 -- Sunny, Tuesday 64 46 -- Farm Fest goes virtual, but live NE winds 10 to 20 Wednesday 69 37 -- Actual April to date 0.11 SATURDAY Average April 1-30 2.91 Actual year to date 15.09 H 81 Average year to date 16.13 events planned later this year Average Jan.1-Dec.