Friday, December 29, 2023

In April 2023, a misdemeanor harassment charge against former Linfield Trustee David Jubb was dismissed

--“David Jubb, (a Linfield College grad and) longtime member of the university’s board, resigned as a board trustee in June 2019 after … (a female) undergraduate student trustee, said Jubb groped her in February of that year.

--“Jubb subsequently was charged in an eight-count indictment that accused him of sexually abusing the four different students in 2017 and 2019. He faced one felony count of first-degree sexual abuse and seven misdemeanor counts of third-degree sexual abuse. He pleaded no contest to two counts of harassment for groping two of the students. Jubb was sentenced in October 2021 to 18 months of probation, ordered to undergo an alcohol abuse assessment and complete 40 hours of community service.

Source:
Oregonian February 2023, with slight Wildcatville editing.

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--“Quietly, in April, a misdemeanor harassment charge against former Linfield Trustee David Jubb was dismissed following his successful completion of an 18-month probation for inappropriate contact with Linfield students. That unreported court action concluded an extended public spectacle that brought unwanted national attention, the professor’s lawsuit, new leadership for the Linfield Board of Trustees, and still-unresolved feelings by many that top-level apologies have been insufficient.”

Source:
Jeb Bladine, president/publisher, McMinnville N-R/News-Register in his "Whatcamacolumn” headlined, “For Linfield, a time of transformation,” in the N-R Dec. 29, 2023, edition.


Sunday, December 10, 2023

Charles and Cherie Walker honored by McMinnville First Baptist Church in December 2023

Charles and Cherie Walker honored by McMinnville First Baptist Church in December 2023

“Walker Hall” is the new name of what has been the “Gathering Room” of McMinnville First Baptist Church.

On Sun., Dec. 10, 2023, church members Charles and Cherie Walker were surprised when a “Walker Hall” sign was unveiled before them and other church members gathered in the room.

Les Toth, church member, said the new name recognizes the Walkers’ leadership, contributions, passion and support.

“We are blessed” to have Charles and Cherie as members and great leaders of the church family. The new name assures the “Walkers’ legacy will always be remembered,” he said.

The Walkers came to McMinnville when Charles became Linfield College president. He served 1975-1992. In 1992 a building on the campus of Linfield, now called Linfield University, was named “Walker Hall.”