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New building planned for Sunset Mall
In August, Washington County
approved an application to replace
the existing building that used to be
the WanQ Restaurant and Lounge,
and the adjacent buildings currently
occupied by Bandito Taco and BobaLicious Café. Kimco Realty Corp.
owns Sunset Mall at the northwest
corner of Cornell and Murray. Ac-
of open-air shopping centers. As of
June 30, 2015, the company owned
interests in 727 shopping centers
comprising 107 million square feet
of leasable space across 39 states,
Puerto Rico, Canada and Chile.
http://www.kimcorealty.com
It’s also unclear at this point
how this will impact the Cedar Mill
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Park district flattens Lehman house
In December 2012, Tualatin
around the site were built before
Hills Park & Recreation District
that time and the developers chose
purchased
6.85 acres
from the
family of
long-time
resident
Laurence
Lehman. The
purchase was
funded by
$1.954 mil- In mid-August, the farmhouse on the old Lehman property
lion of the
was demolished.
2008 Bond
not to annex. THPRD may tie deMeasure money.
velopment of the site to annexation
The
district
initially
planned
Concept drawing of the new buildings. Two restaurants and a retail
to rent the farmhouse, but found of the surrounding neighborhood.
shop are planned. Kimco says they have reached an agreement with two
that, according to district spokes- If that strategy is followed, the Disrestaurant operators, but they haven’t shared the names.
trict would develop a park on the
man Bob Wayt, “It was going to
cost too much to make it habitable site if the majority of the neighbors
cording to Kimco Director of Real Farmers Market, which is held in
Estate for Oregon, construction
the parking lot next to those build- to rent, so we have allowed TVFR vote in an election to annex, or if
they choose to annex individually.
and the Washington County
should begin within the next 30-45 ings. We’ll update this article, or
For information about voluntary
Sheriff
department
to
conduct
days. Ahmad and Sahar Fardanesh, print something next month, when
annexation , call the district at 503training at the site over the past
owners of Bandito Taco, expect to
we find out!
645-6433.
few years.” Additional buildings
move into a space next to The DolIn other Sunset Mall news,
Another barrier to park developon
the
site
are
still
being
leased
lar Store for an expanded restaurant Bollywood Bites, an Indian food
ment is the extension of Kenny Terthat will also serve Persian food.
restaurant, has leased space next to to Laurence’s son Larry and his
family, who continue to live in the race, a diagonal route to eliminate
Kimco Realty Corp. is a real
Sherwin Williams. Their opening
right-angle turns on Thompson
home at the southeast corner.
estate investment trust (REIT)
date is also unknown. The owner
Road. The western end of the road
The property, at the southwest
headquartered in New Hyde Park,
says they’re still awaiting all the
is closed with a gate on Thompson,
corner
of
Saltzman
and
Thompson,
N.Y., that is North America’s largest county permits to complete remodwill eventually be developed into a and the eastern end stops at the
publicly traded owner and operator eling and move in.
neighborhood park, with a variety property acquired by the district.
In Washington County, roads
of recreation facilities including a
Bonny Slope West update
are usually built by whoever develWashington County is conordinances (802 and 803) were con- multi-use sports field. But it may
ops the adjacent property, as part of
tinuing the process of community
sidered during the Board of County be quite a while before the park is
the cost of development. Extension
developed,
because
it’s
surrounded
planning that will clear the way
Commissioners (BCC) meeting
of that road through the former
by properties that are not in the
for developers to build up to 600
on September 1. These ordinances
Lehman property could occur
district’s
current
boundaries.
new homes on the 160 acres of land establish land use designations and
before park development if WashAnnexation
into
THPRD
beformerly known as Area 93. Two
development regulations for Bonny
came mandatory for new develop- ington County or another agency
Slope West (BSW). At a
would fund it.
public hearing during the ment in 2004. Most of the homes
September 22 meeting,
the Board is expected to
infrastructure to handle increased The BSW website states, “Washingamend the ordinances.
traffic. Developers will pay most
ton County’s objective is to make
Additional hearings
of the costs for internal roads in
this change of jurisdiction as close
will then be held at BCC their developments, but some argue to revenue-neutral for its existmeetings in October. The that the Transportation Developing taxpayers as possible. Existing
project timeline calls for ment Tax (TDT) required for offsite Washington County residents
the commission to adopt impacts to the road system won’t
should not have to pay for public
the final plan this fall.
begin to cover the impacts.
improvements needed in Bonny
Several issues are
The TDT is currently set at
Slope West—those who benefit
drawing comments from about 28% of the real cost to imshould pay for them.” That stateresidents, public agenprove roads countywide to handle ment leaves out the impacts on the
cies and developers.
the increase in traffic. Taxpayers
surrounding areas.
One thing that concerns absorb the rest (or the roads don’t
Another concern is the impact
This map shows the boundaries of BSW and
some people is the cost of get improved, which is what has
on area schools from the estimated
current property lines.
Continued on page 6
improving transportation been happening to a large extent).
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Cedar Mill Business Roundup
Cedar Mill News September 2015
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Second
Edition is
hosting a “
Trunk Show”
of these
necklaces
and earrings
Santosha Global Mala
as well as
Sunday, September 20, 12- 2:30 pm; pieces by other designers with a
Bethany Village fountain
similar style.
Each year Santosha Yoga hosts
Cedar Mill Business
a Global Mala for World Peace.
Association meeting
This is a world-wide effort to bring
Tuesday, September 8, 11:45 am
people around the globe together
- 10 pm, Cedar Mill Bible Church
with the intention of World Peace. chapel
For more information on the
Wells Fargo Banking Specialists
Global Mala events and the Nawill inform us plus answer questional Month of Yoga, visit the Yoga tions about the October deadlines
Health Foundation to find more
for changes in your Merchant
information and a pass for one week Services regulations. They will also
of free yoga at a variety of studios in help us understand the differences
the area.
between using Merchant Services
Second Edition to feature
Designer Jewelry
Monday, September 14, starting at
noon; 12505 NW Cornell Road
or products like the Square. Bring
your neighboring business owners
for this valuable training!
CMBA sponsors the BiThanks to a generous donor, Sec- Annual Cedar Mill Clean Up
ond Edition has a collection of won- Saturday October 3, 7-9 am
derful jewelry, most of it created by
Join other CMBA members and
San Francisco artist, Marjorie Baer.
neighbors to clean up and beautify
the Cedar Mill area. Meet at the
overlook area on Cornell Road for
coffee and doughnuts. Bring your
work gloves and community spirit!
Tools and bags provided.
Provencal Fabrics
Les Couleurs De Provence
imports vibrant and high quality
French Provencal fabric to make the
kitchen linens of your dream at a
Baer has been designing jewelry for reasonable price. Our products were
featured on Channel 2 in August!
over 30 years and has many fans
We have a great selection of
who like her unique look. Described
tablecloths
in a coated cotton fabric
as modern, sculptural, comfortable
and wearable, Baer’s pieces feature that lets you wipe off food, but are
mixed metals in an organic design. still machine washable! Matching
table accessories too, including napThe Cedar Mill News © 2015
kins, runners , and bread baskets,
plus lavender products and more!
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We also have a booth
at the Cedar Mill Farmer’s
Market and will be there on
September 5th and 12th from
8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Please
contact Mireille Nett for
more information or for an
appointment at 503-679-1681. Fall Still Life by instructor Margaret
Terrall
Cedar Mill Farmers
ful Birds In Watermedia: Fridays,
Market
October 23 - November 13
Every Saturday 8 am-1 pm; corner of
Richard Armstrong—Sculpting
NW Cornell and Murray Blvd
Clay; Beginning/Intermediate:
It is high summer already! The
September 24 & 25
market is going strong and the
For more information visit www.
season’s best produce is readily
available. We have beautiful berries villagegalleryarts.org or call 503and peaches, tomatoes, fresh sweet 644-8001
corn and much more.
Come visit the food booths, pull
up a chair and enjoy our live music!
Take home fresh flowers and local
crafts. Something for everyone.
Curvy Chic Consignment
Sale
September 24-27, 12505 NW Cornell
Road, Portland (Cedar Mill)
A semiannual shopping event
that
allows plus size women
Village Gallery news
(sizes 14-34) to find gently used
New Member Show Opening
plus clothing and accessories!
Reception Sunday, September 13,
This four day signature shopping
2-4 pm
event, founded by Becky Jarvis,
This month’s “featured artist”
show will highlight the work of new is designed to give the plus-size
consumer another alternative to
members who have joined Village
Gallery since last September. Work finding quality and affordable
clothing, shoes and accessories
will be on display throughout the
under one roof.
month. The gallery is located at
Women looking to recycle their
12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland,
wardrobes may buy and sell items,
OR 97229, next to the Cedar Mill
while frugally updating their apparLibrary
el. Individuals interested in becomNew classes!
Mary Burgess—Beginning/
Intermediate Watercolor:
Wednesdays, day and evening classes, September 9 October 14
Jennifer Feagler—Beginning/Intermediate Charcoal
Drawing: Thursday evenings,
September 10, 17, 24
Margaret Terrall—Beginning
Acrylic Painting: Thursdays,
ing consigners can earn a 60% or
September 10 - October 1
Mary Burgess—Beautiful Decora- more return on all merchandise sold
by preparing (cleaning, hanging,
tive Papers, Books And Boxes:
tagging) their items for resale. In
Tuesday evenings, September 29 addition, the event will host 25 local
November 10
Chris Keylock-Williams—Content vendors with products and services
that cater to the female shopper.
& Sophistication: Tuesdays, September 29 – November 17
Rene Eisenbart—Painting Color-
Continued on page 10
Cedar Mill News September 2015
Ninth Annual Cedar
Mill Cider Festival
October 18, 1-4 pm, grounds of
the JQA Young House, Cornell near
119th
Mark your calendar now for the
most fun you can have in public in
Cedar Mill!!
Food, live music, history, the
Country Store, kids activities, and
community information will be
spread around the house and the
old hickory tree on the grounds of
our historic pioneer home.
Want to participate? Contact
Virginia Bruce, vrb@teamweb.com
Like us on Facebook!
Brighter Days:
Access to Mental Health Resources
who may have a family member
with mental health issues, or even
be suffering themselves.”
Two Grange members are
The stigma associated with
organizing an event that will bring
mental health problems is a big
together a variety of providers,
speakers, and panelists, in recogni- issue. People don’t want others to
know that there’s a problem, so they
tion of World Mental Health Day.
They aim to help people understand don’t talk about it. And even when
a problem is
and access
acknowledged,
mental health
there’s a terresources.
rible shortage
A resoluof providers,
tion was passed
insurance
at this year’s
coverage, and
State Grange
resources. One
Road work underway Convention
of
the
goals
for
this
event
is to help
urging
us
to
recognize
World
Construction of pedestrian
paths on McDaniel and Cornell are Health Organization’s (WHO) day people find connections to help.
The event is free, and open to evof recognition. In response, Theresa
underway now, and are expected
eryone.
Like our Facebook page, and
Thorud,
lifelong
Granger,
and
Virto be completed by November 30.
please share this information with
ginia Bruce, who recently lost her
The McDaniel Road Project calls
daughter to depression, decided to your families, and friends. If you are
for adding a wider shoulder to the
part of an organization that would
south side between Harding Court get busy!
like to participate, contact us.
“We’ve been getting a great
and Arnott Lane. The Cornell Road
Learn more at the Leedy Grange
response
from
the
people
we’re
Project is adding a pedestrian facilwebsite: leedygrange.org, or call Theity on the north side of the roadway contacting,” says Bruce. “It seems
like there aren’t a lot of events that resa at 503-645-5593. A poster will
between 102nd and 97th avenues. be available soon to print and share.
are aimed at the average person,
Travelers should expect delays or
use alternate routes. Both projects
SOLVE Cleanup at NE
are part of the Urban Road Maintenance District Safety Improvement tive Library Association, and the
Park
Washington County Sheriff.
program.
Saturday, September 19, 9 amTo sign up for the CPO Newslet- noon.
Major pavement repairs
ter, and for more information about
Celebrate the waterways of
Pavement Excavation and
Washington County’s program,
Oregon as we remove English ivy
Repair (PER) will take place on the visit extension.oregonstate.edu/
and the debris leftover from the
following Cedar Mill-area roads.
washington/cpo-1
previous settlements on this propThis method repairs localized
erty and return the area to its wild
Leedy
Grange
Parade
areas of pavement that are severely
roots! Please bring a re-usable water
Headquarters
deteriorated. It entails removing
bottle to drink from throughout the
Saturday, September 26, 9 am
and replacing the failed pavement
event. Tools, gloves, snacks and a
Join Leedy Grange as they kick
and, if necessary, the underlying
water cooler will be provided!
off the Second Annual Community
base material. This is a relatively
NE Park is the forested area
expensive repair technique. Sched- Fair, Kids & Doggie Parade. This
located on the southeast corner
year’s parade theme is “Superheroes
ules may change due to weather
of NW Saltzman Road & Laidlaw
for a Super Cause” and all proceeds
conditions or other unforeseen
Road. Volunteers will meet the
from parade registrants will go to
circumstances.
9/3: 113th Av. from Reeves St (west- benefit the Bonnie L. Hayes Animal crewleader on the northeastern corner of this intersection. Please park
leg) to Rainmont Rd.
Shelter. Kids and dogs are encouralong neighborhood streets, just
9/3: 143rd Av. from Cornell Rd to
aged to dress up as their favorite sunorth of Laidlaw. Register here.
Thompson Rd
perhero and join us on our parade
9/10: Bethany Bl from West Union
loop down Cornell to Sunset Credit Cedar Mill Garden Club
Rd to Laidlaw Rd
Union on Murray, and back around September 16, 9:30 am; Beaverton
Dogwood to Leedy Grange Hall.
CPO 1 now meets on
Community Center, 12350 SW Fifth
Inside the hall, visit tables
“The Wonderful World of Dahlthe fourth Tuesday
from various community partners ias” will be presented by Cedar Mill
Tuesday, September 22, 7-9 pm,
including: Soil and Water ConserLeedy Grange Hall, 835 NW
Garden Club’s very own Jeanette
vation, Terra Linda’s CUE, Energy Benson along with information
Saltzman
Citizen Participation Organiza- Trust, Red Cross of Oregon, Cedar and close ups with her dahlias. The
Mill Library, Tualatin Valley Fire
tion 1 (Cedar Mill & Cedar Hills)
program is open to all interested
is changing our meeting day to the and Rescue, Washington County
gardeners. Members are encourfourth Tuesday of each month. For Sheriff’s Office, and local business- aged to bring a guest. For more
es. There will be face painting, live information, please email Summer
the September meeting, we’ll hear
from two groups who are asking for music, dance performances, and
Browner (thecedarmillgardenclub@
tax levies in the November 3 ballot: we’ve invited one of the TVF&R
gmail.com) or visit our website:
the Washington County Coopera- Fire Trucks for tours, and more!
thecedarmillgardenclub.org
October 10, 10 am-3 pm, Leedy
Grange Hall, 835 NW Saltzman
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Trails to Transformation
Cedar Mill News September 2015
By Jennifer Hemmeyer
It’s a clear, crisp September
AR is partnering with THPRD
morning, and miles of local trails
to generate this information. They
beckon, but what does this look like have already produced a video of
for an avid hiker with a disability? the Tualatin Hills Nature Park, and
People with disabilities face
plan to assess Fanno Creek Trail,
challenges both internal and exter- Lowami Hart Woods, and Cooper
nal in accessing the trail system.
Mountain Nature Park over the
A lack of knowledge regarding a
next year.
trail’s difficulty level, coupled with Benefits of Outdoor Recreation
an uncertainty about personal abilPeople of all abilities gain a wide
ity, can steer a person away from
array of benefits, both physical and
an excursion. Lack of transportapsychological, from experienction and/or a guide can keep blind ing the outdoors. Physical activity
individuals off the trails.
Uneven terrain can present a barrier to people
with mobility challenges.
Adequate information,
however, can solve these
challenges. Information
on accessibility of trails
can eradicate many of the
other barriers.
Tualatin Hills Park
and Recreation District
manages more than 60
miles of urban trails. According to the district’s
2013 comprehensive plan,
THPRD’s vision is to “enBonnie Barksdale and Kathy Brown prepare
hance healthy and active
lifestyles while connecting to enjoy a walk on the Sue Conger Memorial
Boardwalk, to view Cedar Mill Falls. The trail
more people to nature,
is part of the Timberland development, and
parks and programs.”
This will be accomplished will be transferred to THPRD once a few more
details are completed. It's been open to the
through “stewardship of
public since last fall.
public resources and by
providing programs/spaces
positively affects concentration,
to fulfill unmet needs.”
enhances creativity, helps memory
“We always try to make the trail
and increases one’s sense of accomless than 5%-grade slope when posplishment and confidence.
sible,” explains Steve Gulgren, the
According to the National
Superintendant of Design and DeConsortium for Physical Education
velopment for THPRD. “We have
and Recreation for Individuals with
to weigh out accessibility, environDisabilities, recreational activities
mental sustainability, and cost.”
help develop a healthy lifestyle,
THPRD doesn’t currently have a
enhance self-esteem and self-image,
list of slope gradations for its trails,
and encourages friendships with
or ratings on different aspects of
peers by increasing socialization
accessibility for trails, although this
opportunities.
has been discussed.
Furthermore, these activities
The desire for useful trail acfoster independence, and reduce
cessibility information compelled
anxiety and depression. Lastly,
Georgena Moran to establish Access
recreation increases tolerance and
Recreation (www.accessrecreation.
understanding between those with
org). AR is a Portland ad hoc comand without disabilities, because
mittee that develops uniform guidethe focus rests on the activity, not
lines for information about trails
on a person’s disability.
and recreational facilities that would
Bonnie Barksdale enjoys a
benefit hikers with disabilities. The
morning walk, and she thought it
goal of AR is not to determine if a
would be even more enjoyable to
trail meets Americans with Disventure out on THPRD trails for
abilities Act (ADA) standards, but to
this daily habit. Hiking “gets my
present useful trail information so a
mind way off my problems and into
person with a disability can make an
nature,” explains Barksdale. “I like
informed decision.
to watch the bugs, the birds, all of
Cedar Mill News September 2015
nature, listen
to what’s going
on, feel the
humidity and
experience
being in a different place.”
Barksdale
uses a walker,
so trail accessibility
information
is key in her
planning. She
and her husband manage
the website for
Viva Village,
a grass-roots
group of
community
members providing support for
seniors. She would like to provide
accessible trail information as a
service on their website. Viva has
social gatherings, and plans to hike
at Commonwealth Lake Park this
month, a THPRD park which she
considers accessible. She hopes that
more trail accessibility information,
such as gradation and availability
of ADA restrooms will be made
available.
Access is Important
According to the 2010 census,
about 56.7 million people—that’s
one in every five people in the US—
had a disability that significantly
limited one or more major life
activities, such as walking, seeing,
hearing, breathing and thinking. Out of that number, 4% used
wheelchairs and 7.4% used crutches,
canes, walkers or other devices.
Another fact to consider is
that by the year 2030, 110 million
people will be over the age of 55, and
with an increased life span comes
physical and cognitive changes. This
population forecast directly supports
Barksdale’s motivation to provide
useful resources for Viva Village and
our community at large.
Lastly, as the Forest Service aptly
points out on its website, an issue
for one hiker becomes that hiker’s
companions’ issue as well. When a
group of friends decides to go for a
hike, and one of those individuals
has a disability, accessibility becomes an issue for the whole group.
When planning, the Forest
Service uses universal design. This
means simply designing things to
be used by all people, to the greatest
extent possible, without separate
or segregated access for people
with disabilities. The result of this
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approach,
they say, has
been “independence,
integration
and dignity
for everyone.”
Kris Kelly,
another outdoor enthusiast with MS,
commented
that the
Tualatin Hills
Nature Park
provides “a
smooth trail
with no barriers.” When
asked what
she gains from
being out in nature, Kelly shared, “I
like to get outside; it’s good for my
soul.”
Additional Resources are available in the online story.
Viva Villages
Viva Villagers, meeting at the
August 8 monthly Planning Group
session, pledged enough virtual
bricks to complete the $5000 Virtual Brick Campaign! These bricks are
providing “seed money” for critical
items such as paper, printing, rentals and various fees—all needed to
help Viva Village launch in 2016.
Supporters of Viva Village—family members, neighbors, friends,
colleagues—pitched in at $20/brick
until the goal was reached. (See the
Virtual Brick Road on the Viva Village website: vivavillage.org)
Learn more about Viva Village
by attending one of the introductory information sessions (Village
101). These informal meetings are
the primary way of finding out
about Viva Village, the Village
Movement, and how Villages
support older adults so they can
remain in their homes as they age.
Some 101s are in homes; others are
in public venues, such as libraries
and churches. All are welcome:
potential members, adult children
of potential members, potential
volunteers, interested others.
Coming Soon: Viva Village
Book Club
Tuesday, September 29, 6:30-8
pm; near Allen and Murray Blvds.,
RSVP for address, vivavillageOR@
gmail.com. Book: Being Mortal by
Atul Gawande
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nine Rustad stated in her letter of
slide hazard areas with the blessing
460 students who will live in the new testimony that, “The map, which
of a geotechnical engineer, it is
homes. Students are expected to at- resulted from the public outreach
unclear as to whether engineering
tend Bonny Slope Elementary, Cedar process, illustrates the most appro- standards can trump mother naPark Middle, and Sunset High
priate/desirable areas for parks. It is ture. It’s been suggested that those
schools. Those schools are already
unclear how removing this map will hazards should be noted on the
somewhat crowded, and while BSD bolster THPRD’s ability to negoti- deeds that the eventual homeownanticipates a need for an elementary ate for park sites.” She also stated
ers would receive, and developers
school site in BSW, the district does that the district typically pays fair
are concerned that the information
not have funding to purchase a
market value for land it acquires.
would diminish the potential sellschool site at this time.
ing price.
School boundary adSuggested zoning for
justments are likely, but
the area includes both R9
that will lead to more
(nine homes per acre) and
busing, among other
R6. Developers expect to
bad effects.
build their typical “big
Providing parks
houses on small lots”
for the new residents
that we see everywhere
is another concern.
(see West Hills concept
The Tualatin Hills
plan). Some people have
Park & Recreation
suggested that the same
District’s 2015 Parks
net number of dwellFunctional Plan calls
ings could be reached by
for “a minimum of one
increasing the amount
or two parks” in BSW.
of open space (for parks,
The original plans
gardens, and green space)
noted several locations
and packing the dwellings
for parks, based on
more tightly, with shared
“visual and physiwalls which create more
cal access to Ward
energy-efficient buildings.
Creek, proximity to
Studies are showing that
anticipated densities,
millennials are increasbarriers to access…and
ingly attracted to that
needs based on gaps
kind of housing. Developin service to the area.”
ers, however, are notably
The county Planning
reluctant to try anything
Commission narrowly West Hills Development has requested a slight zoning
new. Too bad.
boundary change to accommodate their concept plan. Other
recommended (5-4)
It’s certainly too late
removing those desig- nearby residents are asking that the “slice” of land between to stop the current plan.
BSW and Thompson Road be included in the zoning
nated locations from
It will very likely be
changes. Note the proposed realignment of Thompson Road, voted for by the developerthe map because of
concerns about private which will be paid for from the county’s capital fund.
friendly BCC majority, if
property rights, among
not by the whole commisother things.
Another concern is that BSW
sion. But maybe we can take some
Both Metro and THPRD have
has significant areas of landslide
lessons for future planning, so that
responded that these designated
hazard, and also sits near the
Washington County might eventuareas should remain. THPRD
Oatfield Fault. Although developers ally get out of the habit of building
Superintendent of Planning Jeancould build homes in these land“more of the same” forever.
First-Ever Beaverton
Night Market
Oak Hills news
Skyline ‘Doggy Yappy
Hour’
BSW, continued from page 1
lition tentatively scheduled to begin
September 21, if all contracts can be
New Rec Center approved
Homeowners were asked to vote reviewed and signed in time. on spending $4.225 on a new pool Oak Hills Community Wide
and recreation facility. The official Garage Sale
vote was 82% yes! And 88% of
Friday and Saturday, September
all homeowners in Oak Hills (650) 11-12, 9 am-4 pm, various locations
participated in the vote. The project in Oak Hills
The old adage “one man’s trash
will include demolition of the pool
is another man’s treasure” will be
and existing “office” building.
put to the test. As in years past, it
The current gym building will be
substantially remodeled for use as is expected to be a popular event,
with many families participating
a community meeting area, a new
gym will be built (with either a high throughout the neighborhood.
school or middle school half court In past years, two to three dozen
families have held garage sales durbasketball court) a new pool and
ing the event. A map with all garage
kiddy pool and a new pool house
sale locations will be prepared, and
with locker/changing rooms and
ADA compliant bathrooms. Demo- will be available at all sale locations
during the event. As part of the event the Oak
Hills Homeowners Association will
clean out some of the association’s
own closets and storage areas in
preparation for the major remodeling project set to start soon. Equipment and furnishings will be on
sale at the Rec Center, at the corner
of NW 153 and Oak Hills Drive on
September 12 from 9 am - 2 pm.
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Saturday, September 12, 5-10 pm;
south plaza of The Round, 12600
SW Crescent Drive, just off the
Beaverton Central MAX stop
The night market will be a
vibrant, intercultural, familyfriendly space, reminiscent of night
markets around the world. Cultural
exhibitors from many regions of the
world represented in Beaverton will
share arts and goods at the event.
Visitors can sample delicacies from
East Africa, Lebanon, Mexico, El
Salvador, Cambodia, Korea, and
Hawaii.
Handcrafted items and merchandise will be for sale from Latin
America, Southeast Asia, Eastern
Europe, Japan, and the Pacific
Northwest. Stage performances
will include Japanese taiko drummers, traditional Mexican dance,
local Italian indie-rock headliner
Mbrascatu, and more. City of Beaverton information booths and a
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation
kids’ activities booth will round out
the event.
The 2015 Beaverton Night Market is a one-day pilot event, with
a goal to create a regular-season
night market to foster cross-cultural exchange, create economic opportunity for emerging ethnic food
and craft vendors, and showcase
cultural traditions.
Admission to the Beaverton
Night Market is free. Attendees are
encouraged to catch a free ride to
the market by taking MAX to the
Beaverton Central stop. TriMet rail
and bus lines are free for the entire
day in celebration of the opening of
the Orange Line.
September 27, 1-5 pm; Skyline
Memorial Gardens, 4101 NW
Skyline Blvd
Come enjoy a happy and
yappy afternoon in the beautiful Skyline Memorial Gardens
at the top of Forest Heights.
There will be food and drinks
for dogs and people of every age.
Puppy portraits, dog manicures,
and washes will be available by
donation to the Legacy Hospice
Pet Peace of Mind Project. The
project makes offers care for
the pets of hospice patients who
need assistance. For more information call 503-292-6611.
Cedar Mill News September 2015
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County Commissioner districts set to change
On September 17, newly-apportioned districts will go into effect in
Washington County. The effort to
redraw the districts resulted from a
measure approved by County voters
in 2014, which amended the County
charter to tighten the standards
for balancing populations between
the four commissioner districts.
Previously a district had to have
115% more or fewer residents. The
standard is now 105%. Rather than
wait for the 2020 Census to act on
the new standards, the measure
countywide. The Commissioners
also serve as the governing board
for Clean Water Services, a public
utility providing wastewater, stormwater and other services.
Because most of Cedar Mill is
not in any city, the BCC is our governing body. They pass ordinances
that affect everything from land
use to taxes to health regulations.
According to the 2014 estimate, the
county has about 563,000 people,
so each commissioner represents
approximately 141,000 people.
included a mid-cycle update.
The Population Research
Center at Portland State University
prepared a report which identified five boundary options. A sixth
alternative was developed based on
community and Board feedback
on the report and was ultimately
approved by the Commissioners.
One goal was to redraw the districts
so that anticipated growth in some
areas won’t push them out of balance
too quickly.
Washington County is structured as a Council-Manager form
of government. The five-member
Board of Commissioners (BCC)
handles all legislative issues. There
are four commissioners elected by
the voters in their districts, plus
the County Chair who is elected
The commissioner for our area
is Greg Malinowski, who was
re-elected in 2014. We are in the
middle of District 2. The biggest
change for our district is that
now a large portion of Helvetia
has been added, and some of
the southern parts that include
Beaverton are now in District 1,
represented by Commissioner
Dick Schouten.
TriMet fare increase for
seniors
Honored Citizen fares were increased on September 1. Two-Hour
Tickets went up from $1 to $1.25.
Starting with the September pass,
the Honored Citizen One-Month
Pass increases $2, from $26 to $28.
Learn more.
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Cedar Mill News September 2015
can help plants survive hot and dry
Plant Now!
spells. Drip systems and soaker
By Margie Lachman
hoses put water where the plants
September and October offer
need it most, reducing waste and
prime planting weather, with cool
weeds. Watering in the morning reair and warm soil. Roots grow while duces evaporation and gives foliage a
above ground growth is slow, giving chance to dry, preventing diseases.
plants a chance to settle into their
Lawns demand water, fertilizer
new home.
and time to keep them groomed.
Whether you are planting one
They offer almost nothing to birds
plant or a dozen, it is imperative to and other wild life, but give us a
select plants that can tolerate our
place to walk and play on and a
changing climate. Recent sumspace for our eyes to rest. Reducing
mers have brought heat events that the size of a lawn saves time, money
are longer and hotter than we have and water, while allowing the benknown in the
efits to remain.
past. It is prudent
Best of all,
Margie’s
tip
of
the
month
to plant shrubs,
autumn
is when
Mix one tablespoon of Dr. Bronperennials and
most nurserner’s
peppermint
liquid
soap
trees that will
ies reduce the
in a quart of water—spray it on
thrive in these
prices of their
plants to get rid of aphids!
hotter and drier
plants, giving us
conditions. A
an opportunity
good place to beto save money. Shrubs and trees can
gin is with native plants. Herbs are be found for half the price at the
also an excellent choice. OSU Exend of the growing season.
tension Service has lists of drought
It is easier to see how much
tolerant plants for our area on their space is available for additional
website: extension.oregonstate.edu plants this time of year when the
Choose a site that offers appro- garden is in full leaf. Shrubs and
priate sun or shade, proper drainage trees need space to achieve their
and soil fertility. Soil preparation
mature size and to thrive, so factor
is imperative. Adding compost will in how big each plant will be in
improve drainage, retain water and ten years and plant accordingly.
gently feed plants. A top-dressing
Carefully chosen and placed plants
of mulch is important to reduce
will give years of pleasure as well as
evaporation, prevent weeds, and
adding to the value of your home.
improve soil structure.
Questions? Email me at marWatering deeply rather than
gierose2@gmail.com or call 503frequently encourages roots to grow 645-2994
deeper below the surface, and that
Who Uses THPRD Trails? Help us Find Out!
September 14-20, various locations
“We don’t build trails for
nobody.” Trail use data is hard to
come by and is needed to plan for
alternative transportation routes,
apply for grants and keep up with
the needs of our trail users. Join in
the nationwide effort with Metro,
THPRD and the National Bicycle
and Pedestrian Documentation
Project to perform brief surveys and
count the number of people biking
and walking on local trails that
make up the Intertwine throughout
the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan regional trail system, parks and
natural areas.
This year, THPRD volunteers
will collect data along regional
trails, including the Fanno Creek
Trail, Waterhouse Trail, and Westside Trail. Can you help? Sign up
here or contact Melissa Marcum,
503/629-6305 x2720 or mmarcum@
thprd.org for more information.
Awesome Beaverton & Beyond
Events take place at the Java Lounge
in Cedar Mill on Dale and Cornell
What would you do with a $1000
grant? The Awesome Beaverton
& Beyond trustees are looking to
fund projects that positively impact
Washington County. Application
deadline: Tuesday, September 8,
11:59 PM, PST.
Four finalists will be selected
to “Pitch” their project idea to the
trustees on Tuesday, September 22,
between 7-8 pm. The $1000 Awesome grant winner will be honored
at a public Awesome Hour reception on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7-8 pm.
Potential Awesome Beaverton
& Beyond trustees and volunteers
are invited to attend the quarterly
meeting on Tuesday, September 22
from 6-8 pm. For more information, visit awesomefoundation.org/
en/chapters/beaverton
Cedar Mill News September 2015
his grandson, Robert Fineout, repWashington County
resented Hillsboro by driving the
Museum events
Hillsboro wagon.
All events except the Gala are
“The Changing Face of Poverty”
at the Museum, Hillsboro Civic
Center, (2nd floor above Starbucks), Exhibit
Exhibit opens September 11, 2015
120 E. Main, Hillsboro
FREE Family Day & Pioneer
Village
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and runs through November 21,
2015.
Over the last 50 years, the face of
Saturday, September 12, 9 am-3 pm poverty has changed from despera-
Celebrate the installation of
Hillsboro’s reproduction Oregon
Trail wagon that traveled the Onto-Oregon Cavalcade in 1959—one
of only four cavalcade wagons left
in existence. Guests will be able to
enter the wagon and experience
pioneer life in the Museum from
10 am-3 pm. This expanded Family
Day will also feature a Pioneer Village in the Hillsboro Civic Center
Plaza from 9 am-1 pm. Don’t miss
entertaining stage performances,
demonstrations of pioneer craftsmanship, and hands-on fun. Youth
participants will have a chance to
perform household chores, build
log cabins, and play pioneer games.
All ages are invited. This event is
open and free to the public.
On-to-Hillsboro Centennial Celebration Wagon
tion to hope as Community Action
led the way to build a network of
services and providers that are
responsive to the changing needs of
the community. This is a commemorative exhibit showing the impact
of Community Action’s programs
in Washington County. Admission $6 for adults; $4 for seniors/
students/active military; Free for
Museum Members.
Monumental Moments
Saturday, September 19, 4:30-9 pm,
Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery, 1601
SW Baseline; $8
See history come alive! Walk
through the cemetery to experience vignettes about the lives of
various early Hillsboro residents
who served in the Civil War. Actors
dressed in period costumes will
portray the people buried there.
September 12 Exhibit Opening
They’ll share information about
In 1959, the State of Oregon cele- the lives of their characters in this
brated its 100th anniversary. Part of walking tour, sponsored by Hillsthe year-long celebration included boro Parks. Visit www.hillsborothe On-To-Oregon Cavalcade. The Oregon.gov/ParksRec for more
idea was to reenact a wagon train
information, and to register.
traveling the entire Oregon Trail
Beaverton Historical
from Independence, Missouri, to
Independence, Oregon. Seven wag- Society
Monday, September 14, 7-8:30
ons were sponsored by five towns
and two counties in Oregon: Drain, pm; The Beaverton Activity Center,
12500 SW Allen Blvd.
Hillsboro, Independence, Jackson
Ellen Crauthers brings us a livCounty, Lane County, Pendleton,
ing
history presentation of a 1860s
and Roseburg.
There are only four wagons from one room schoolhouse! Champoeg
the Cavalcade left in existence. This DAR Museums, including the
wagon, sponsored by Hillsboro, was Newell House, Butteville Academy,
and Pioneer Mothers Memorial
built by then-66-year-old Weaver
Cabin (collectively known as the
“Pop” Clark, who had the distinction of being the oldest member of Newell Pioneer Village) share a part
of our rich pioneer history through
the Cavalcade. Clark along with
living history tours to students
throughout the school
year. This September “Miss
Elliott,” dressed in period
dress, will be sharing a class
similar to the one portrayed
at the Butteville Academy.
Attendees will be “students”
for our classroom.
No charge for admission,
but donations welcome; Refreshments provided. Visit
HistoricBeaverton.org or
call 503-430-0106 for more
Weaver “Pop” Clark and the Cavalcade
information.
wagon he built
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this publication possible. Tell them you saw
it in The Cedar Mill News!
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Cleary Patient Education
Curvy Chic Closet partners with Night
non-profit community partners
Wednesday, September 16, 6-8
Gung Ho Ministries and Camions pm; Providence St. Vincent Medical
of Care. Bring 3 non-food donations Center, East Pavilion, Souther
Auditorium.
for FREE Presale Admission ($5
Dr. Timothy Cleary will be hostvalue). Items needed (accepted any
day): Feminine products, shampoo, ing his monthly MDVIP Patient
Education Night. Cleary Medical
conditioner, soap, and deodorant.
Preview Sale ($5 at door) Thursday, Associates IT Administrator, Mary
McHill, will present an update on
9/24, 11 am-2 pm;
all aspects of fitness technology:
Regular Sale Hours: Thursday 2-8
Planned Obsolescence: An Update
pm; Friday, 10 am-9 pm. Free
Fashion Show at 6 pm; Saturday, on Fitness Technology. Free to the
10 am-5 pm; Sunday, 10 am-5 pm public. Call 503-526-0994 to reserve
a seat. Refreshments served.
For more information please
email: info@curvychiccloset.com or Brian Harvey earns
call 503-848-9191.
customer service honor
Brian Harvey, an American
Wine Cellar Fall Class
Family Insurance agent in Cedar
Schedule
Mill, has been recognized for
All classes are for guests age
providing outstanding customer ex21 or over. Reservations required:
perience under the American Star
email: wine@portlandwinecellar.
Excellence in Customer Experience
com
Saturday September 26; 6 pm: Wine Certification Program.
“At American Family, the
101
Saturday October 17; 6 pm: Ports in customer is at the center of all we
do, and these agents have proven
Portland
they are committed to consistently
Saturday November 7; 6 pm: High
providing the best experience,” said
End Reds with Light Bites
Bill Westrate, American Family
Thursday December 3; 6:30 pm:
Insurance’s chief operating officer.
Ports in Portland
Saturday December 12; 1 pm: Bub- “The agents who earn the American
bly wine and Chocolate Goodies Star Excellence in Customer ExpeWe are now booking November rience Certification are those who
have been given the highest marks
and December dates for private
from their customers for outstandparties.
We can handle your social gather- ing service.”
Harvey has been an agent for
ings, annual book club parties, team
American
Family since September
building events, and corporate gatherings. From casual meet and greets, 1998. His office is located at 12923
to formal seated dinners; we can work NW Cornell Rd, suite 102. To experience his great customer service,
with budgets from $300-3,000. Just
let us know what your needs are and visit the office, or contact him at
503-644-1116 or brian.harvey@
we’ll take care of the details!
amfam.com
Safeway offers Fresh Cuts
New Safeway employee Rodney New office building going up
Construction is underway on
Rogers shared his enthusiasm for
their new program. “We are a flag- the new headquarters for Westship location providing numerous wood Homes LLC, in the “triangle
unique items. I was hired as part of center” attached to and behind
the opening crew in July, and we are the existing Peninsula Insurance
building near the corner of Cornell
cutting hundreds of Watermelon,
and Old Barnes Road. Westwood
Cantaloupe, Honeydew, PineHomes will occupy the top floor.
apple, and Strawberries daily. The
popularity with customers has been The bottom floor will be the new
amazing. The store created a Fresh location for Hoffman Academy of
Cut room, where employees work in Music. They hope to move in early
next year.
50° temperature to
ensure freshness
and cleanliness. In
addition to fruit,
we cut a variety of
vegetables and create party packs.”
Check it out!
Business News, continued from page 2
Healing from
Depression: 8 Keys to
Recover & Thrive
Cedar Mill News September 2015
Washington County
Forum resumes
The Washington County Public
Affairs Forum gives everyone a
chance to hear from public figures,
agency leaders, elected representaASHA International is proud
tives and others who shape the pubto present, Healing from Depression: 8 Keys to Recover & Thrive, A lic life in our county. Members may
ask questions, anyone may attend.
Wellness Workshop presented by
The Forum meets over lunch
Gayathri Ramprasad, MBA, CPS.
This highly interactive workshop every Monday from SeptemberJune at the Peppermill Restaurant
will help you:
in Aloha, at 17455 SW Farmington
•Discover
Road. There is no charge for admis8 Keys to
sion. The doors open at 11:30 am and
Recover&
the speakers start at noon. Lunch is
Thrive;
available to order from the menu.
• Examine 8
For more information, visit the webDimensions
site: washingtoncountyforum.org
of Wellness;
Monday, September 14: Tobias
•Explore
Read; “Highlights of the last
Holistic Practices to Cultivate
legislative session”
Wellness & Resilience;
Monday, September 21: Charles
• Create a Wellness Action Plan.
Bailey, Presiding Judge; “State
Who should attend? People strugof the Courts in Washington
gling with depression; Family
County”
members/care providers; HealthMonday, September 28: Sheriff Pat
care professionals.
Garett & District Attorney Bob
For more information, or to
Hermann; “Public Safety Levy”
register, visit myasha.org/events/.
Monday, October 5: Eva Calcagno,
To enquire about scholarships,
please email Gayathri Ramprasad at WCCLS Director; “Library Levy”
gayathri@myasha.org
September 26, 9 am - 12 pm; 1975
NW 167th Place, Beaverton
Big Horn Brass
Pop Rock for a Beatles Medley, and
Walk Like an Egyptian.
Tickets are $15 for adult (18 and
over), $10 for students (13 and over),
Big Horn Brass announces its first and $5 for children (12 and under).
Tickets are available online .
Annual Fall concert, “Spin the
Another performance is on SaturRadio Dial.” This performance
day, September 12, at the Liberty
showcases the diversity of styles
offered by Big Horn Brass: classical Theater in Astoria.
masterpieces, themes from exciting This concert brings together the
sixteen-member Big Horn Brass,
movie scores, and good old Rock
under the baton
of David Bryan.
We feature arrangements by
Phil Neuman,
Dave Robertson,
Lars Campbell,
Kevin Walczyk,
Charley Gray,
and William
Berry, all from
the Pacific
Northwest.
Big Horn Brass
and Roll. Setting the dial on All
was founded in 1983 by Andrew
Classical we will hear works by
Aaron Copland, Giovanni Gabrieli, Harris. Members of the ensemble
come from symphonies and brass
Stephen Foster, Richard Wagner,
ensembles across the Portland/VanCamille Saint-Saëns, and Serge
Prokofiev. Spinning over to Radio couver area. The group performs
Disney, there will be motion picture a wide variety of music, including
themes from Beauty and the Beast classical, romantic, Renaissance,
ragtime, marches, patriotic, big
and Aladdin (Alan Menken), The
band, and movie music.
Producers (Mel Brooks), and The
For more information, visit www.
Incredibles (Michael Giacchino).
bighornbrass.org
Another spin of the dial lands on
Sunday, September 13, 4 pm, St
Matthew Lutheran Church, 10390
SW Canyon Road, Beaverton.
Cedar Mill News September 2015
Water Supply
Resilience
BSD Clothes Closet
The Clothes Closet is now open
for the 2015-16 school year. The
Beaverton School District Clothes
Closet collects and distributes good
quality new and used clothing for
low-income families. Parents must
have an admit slip for their child
to visit, available from the child’s
school secretary, principal, or
counselor.
Donations of clean, new or
gently used, school-type clothing
are always needed. They especially needs jeans, sweatshirts,
T-shirts and new underwear and
socks. Two bins located in front
of the Clothes Closet are available Monday through Thursday
during regular District business
hours for clothing donations.
TVWD maintains emergency water
They are also looking for adult
supply trailers and other equipment
volunteers to help families
shop at the program during the
nificant strain on TVWD’s ability
extended hours of service between
to provide quality water.
4-7 pm.
TVWD takes emergency
The program operates in a porplanning very seriously. With
table building located on the west
a focus on reliability through
side parking lot at the Administraredundancy, the District is detion Office, 16550 S.W. Merlo Road.
veloping a resilient “backbone”
The Clothes Closet will be open
of transmission and storage ca- from 10 am-7 pm every Wednesday
pacity and practicing emergency during the school year for shoppers.
water distribution planning with For information, contact Johanna
regional partners.
Shrout, Volunteer Services CoordiOne of TVWD’s primary goals
nator, at 503-356-4443
is for customers to have access to
Just Serve!
quality water as quickly as possible after an emergency. For more
JustServe.org, the website that
information about how the District brings together volunteers in the
is preparing for emergencies, visit
community with service projects in
tvwd.org/preparedness. You can
their area, is really taking off! There
also follow TVWD’s emergency
are hundreds of local activities
Twitter feed (@TVWaterDistrict)
listed on the website, and thousands
for the latest information during an of hours are being volunteered each
emergency.
month by people.
All kinds of talents are needed.
For example, the Westside Kaiser
Health Center has postings for
River City House of
musicians, patient greeters, and
Praise
September 13, 10:15 am; 12755 NW even pet therapists. The Beaverton
School District Clothes Closet
Dogwood St.
Laughing in church? You bet! has postings for sorters, menders,
United Methodist Church pres- and helpers who assist families to
ents River City House of Praise. make selections. Volunteers can
see everything from Tualatin Hills
This radio-style gospel show is
Parks and Recreation to Meals on
filled with comedy and music.
This is church like you’ve never Wheels: food banks, libraries, elder
care centers, churches, cultural arts
heard it before–good-natured,
centers, too many to list.
rib-tickling humor mixed with
Mentor, build, teach, cook,
sound effects and audience
landscape, clean, tutor, or use that
interaction
unique skill that has been collectThis presentation features excerpts from Mark Twain’s Adam and ing dust the last few years. There is
something for everyone who has a
Eve Diaries. It’s free. It’s fun! It will
make you laugh until your sides hurt! little to give.
Visit the website and see for
It’s a new way to learn about God and
yourself
– or better yet, sign up and
giggle at the foibles of the church.
serve through JustServe.org.
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“The big one” has been in the
news a lot lately. However, an earthquake isn’t the only emergency that
could impact your water service.
Significant weather events, major
fires, and even large-scale water
main breaks can all result in a sig-
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