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| Volume 12, Issue 5 | May 2014 |
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Community News
Paving season
Thompson Road will receive an asphalt overlay. Scheduled date is May 15. The project will stretch from the Multnomah County Line to Saltzman Rd. Weather may affect the project. You can get a variety of county road news at wc-roads.com and sign up for email updates. Bethany Boulevard final paving will occur from May 12–23. Travelers are encouraged to use alternate routes or expect long delays. A contractor for Washington County's Department of Land Use & Transportation will begin final paving work next week on Bethany Boulevard between Bronson Road and West Union Road starting Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16 between 9 am and 3:30 pm each day. Paving work south of Bronson Road to Cornell Road will begin the following week, starting Monday, May 19 through Friday, May 23 between 9 pm and 6 am each night. Travelers are encouraged to use alternate routes or expect potentially long delays. Final paving work is weather-dependent and will be postponed if the weather changes from the current forecast. During this work, one lane in each direction will generally remain open; however, additional lane restrictions may be necessary at certain times. Traffic signals along Bethany Boulevard will also be shut down during paving work. This project widened Bethany Boulevard between Cornell Road and West Union Road, including the U.S. 26 overcrossing. Additional improvements include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, street lighting and utility upgrades. The project is funded through the County’s Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP). For more information, visit the project website or contact Project Manager Matt Costigan at (503) 846-7800 or matthew_costigan@co.washington.or.us. Addition to Husen Park to be discussedNeighborhood Meeting: Thursday, May 22, 6 pm, at the Cedar Mill Community Library Meeting Room, 12505 NW Cornell Road In 2011, THPRD acquired the almost one-acre parcel located at 10875 NW Reeves Street, due east of Jackie Husen Park. The property was purchased in conjunction with the recently constructed Jordan Woods trail project. Now that the trail project is complete the district would like your input in developing a master plan for the site. Staff has submitted a request for funding in the upcoming budget cycle for the removal of the house and garage, preparation of a master plan, and funding for construction of a community garden on the site this coming fall. The decision to fund this project came from the neighbor’s strong interest in having a community garden at this site. The request for funding will be up for approval at the upcoming board of directors meeting in June 2014. Currently staff is scheduling to have the structures removed in July/August and the community garden constructed in September/October 2014 if funding is approved The purpose of this meeting is to provide a forum for the District and surrounding property owners/residents to provide input into the design of the master plan. This meeting gives you the opportunity to ask questions, give input and share with us any special information you know about the property involved. We will attempt to answer questions that may be relevant to meeting development/construction standards. Barnes Elementary Fun RunOn Saturday, May 31, Barnes Elementary School is sponsoring a community 5k and 1-mile fun run for individuals and families at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. 100% of proceeds go to support Barnes Elementary School. Adult registration is $20 and the first child is free! Each additional child is $5. Their goal is to inspire health, wellness and a love for running/walking in the local community. The event starts at 9 am and goes until 11 am. You must check-in before 8:45 am to participate. For tickets and more information visit www.barnescommunity5k.com or contact Shannon Brown at shannonbrown76@gmail.com or (503)-830-0360. Area 93 Virtual Open House and SurveyArea 93, an approximately 160-acre neighborhood north of Cedar Mill, transferred from Multnomah County to Washington County on January 1, 2014. Back in 2009, when it was still in Multnomah County and they were attempting to plan for its development, Multnomah County drafted a Concept Plan for Area 93’s future urban development based on public input from open houses and planning workshops, but the plan was never adopted. Washington County has begun background work on the planning for the urban development of Area 93, building upon the planning work started by Multnomah County. They want to hear from you before going further. More than 80 people attended the April 10 Area 93 Community Plan open house. Residents were joined by Chair Andy Duyck, Commissioner Greg Malinowski, and staff from Washington County and other service providers, including Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, the Sheriff’s Office, Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District, Tualatin Valley Water District, and Clean Water Services. If you weren’t able to attend the April 10 open house, you can review the same information at the “virtual open house” on the Area 93 website, between now and May 15. In the virtual open house, you can: • Learn more about the planning process for Area 93 in Washington County; Spruce Goose at Beaverton Historical SocietyOn Tuesday May 13, you can learn about the Spruce Goose. Why was it built, who built it, why is it wood, when was it finished, the first flight, storage from 1947 to 1976, display in Long Beach, CA, and the move to McMinnville, OR.
Hear what exciting things are happening at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. The event will take place at the Beaverton History Center on SW Broadway. There is a $2 suggested donation and members are free. For more information call (503)-430-0106. Presenter Larry Wood grew up in Portland and attended Benson High School. After graduating from the University of Washington, he was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps. During the majority of his service, he flew A-4 Skyhawk aircraft in tactical squadrons, was an instructor pilot in training squadrons and an aircraft maintenance officer. Wood commanded both a squadron and an aircraft group. Retiring in 1997 from the staff of the Naval War College in Newport, RI, he returned to Oregon and taught middle school science in Keizer, Or. In 2006 he became a volunteer at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum followed by two years as education director. In 2010 he was named Executive Director of the museum. He and his wife Judy live in Salem and have three grown children and four grandchildren. Weed Watchers WorkshopCornell Mountain Watershed Friends is sponsoring a free workshop on invasive weeds in our area and native gardening alternatives. On May 14, at 7 pm, we will learn how to:
The public is invited to join us at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 12405 SW Butner Road Questions? Contact tualatinswcd@gmail.com. TeamWorks: Discover Washington CountyWashington County is home to wonderful nature parks, productive community gardens, historic buildings, diverse communities, and a wide variety of community-building nonprofits. From Beaverton to Tigard and Hillsboro to Portland's West hills, Washington County has so much to discover! Are you new in town and want to meet your neighbors? Or have you lived in Washington County for years and want to learn something new about your home? This is the volunteer team for you! (age 18+) This series kicks off on Saturday, May 17, and runs through Saturday, June 22. Projects will include:
Sponsored by Hands on Portland, TeamWorks teams consist of 10-12 individuals who commit to volunteering for every project in the 6-8 week series (so please carefully check the schedule below before signing up!) The team is led by a Hands On trained Volunteer Leader and there are scheduled opportunities to share a meal and get to know one another while discussing the volunteering that you've accomplished together. Beaverton Elder Abuse ForumResearch shows that as many as five million older adults are victims of elder abuse each year, and that financial exploitation costs seniors an estimated $3 billion annually. In 2013, Adult Protective Services in Washington County received 3,257 suspected elder abuse referrals. Of those, 667 resulted in Adult Protective Service investigations. To address this growing problem, Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) is hosting an Elder Abuse Forum. The free community event takes place on Friday, May 16, from 1-4 pm at the Hillsboro Civic Center. Jeff Hill, division manager for DAVS, says, “As physical and financial exploitation targeting older adults continues to become more prevalent in the United States, it is time that we encourage and educate older adults, their families, law enforcement and other agencies who work with elders to get informed about the warning signs and resources available to help prevent abuse.” Speakers and panelists include Therese Hutchinson and Deborah Holton with the Office of Adult Abuse and Investigation, Matt Smith with Forest Grove Police Department, Ellen Klem with Department of Justice, Attorney Mike Schmidt, Adult Protective Services Manager Doug Colling, and Marcia Langer with Eldersafe. Topics will include identifying and reporting elder abuse, as well as financial scams and how to avoid them. The forum is appropriate for all community members, including caregivers, law enforcement, social service providers and others who routinely come in contact with older adults. For more information, contact Randy Mifflin at 503-846-3084. Summer Meals for kidsThe Summer Food Service Program is a federally-funded child nutrition program that feeds children free nutritious meals during the summer break when school is out and children do not have access to school meals. All children, ages 1-18 years, are eligible to eat a nutritious breakfast and lunch when the summer food program is in session. There is no required registration or fees. There is no requirement that children be enrolled in the district’s summer school program. All children from the community are welcome to a free meal. Just show up at the advertised serving time. All children are served on a first come-first served basis. The Summer Food Service Program is a program for children under sponsorship of the United State Department of Agriculture. Certain guidelines are required for the district to receive federal reimbursement for the meals served. Some of the guidelines are that the entire meal must be eaten on site; no portion of the meal may be taken out of the meal serving area. Another guideline is that adults may not eat any portion of a child’s meal. The closest Cedar Mill location is Sunset High School, 13840 NW Cornell Rd. Meals will be available there June 23- July 17, Monday-Thursday, from 7:45-8:15 and 12:15-1:00. For more information contact Melissa Larson at (503) 591-4363 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and (503) 591-4154 on Tuesday and Thursday. For additional meal times and locations visit the Beaverton school district website. Summer AcademyThe Arts & Communication Magnet Academy (ACMA) will offer non-credit Summer Academy classes in Musical Theater and Dance to students in grades 6-12. Classes will run June 16-August 1 and range in cost from $200-$400. Each course must have 12 students to be offered. Registration closes June 12. Course descriptions and registration information is available on the ACMA website under Resources. For more information, please contact Becky Salinas at 503-672-3700 (ext. 9). Washington County Boards and Commissions Vacancies—Spring 2014Boards, committees and commissions advise the Board of Commissioners on matters of interest to people who live and work in Washington County. Committees themselves do not pass ordinances to establish policy; their purpose is to study issues and make recommendations. Commission members are volunteers appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. In many cases, members must be residents of Washington County. Serving on an appointed board or commission is a great way for Washington County residents to participate in decisions that affect them and to learn more about how local government works. Aging and Veteran Services Advisory Council (AVSAC) – 10 vacancies (4 terms expiring 06/30/14; 6 current vacancies) Description: Planning for future services and reviewing current programs are two key roles for these 13 volunteers. Their community ties and personal or professional familiarity with issues facing seniors and veterans make them an invaluable resource for Washington County Disability, Aging & Veterans’ Services and the Board of Commissioners. The Council advises the department on policy, programs, and actions affecting the delivery of services and generally serves as an advocate for veterans and the elderly. Members: Consumers over age 60, Minority, an elected official, Veterans Healthcare Provider, Veterans Provider, General Public, under age 60 veteran and Rural. Term: 3 years; Staff Contact: Janet Long, Aging & Veteran Services, (503) 846-3081 Audit Committee – two terms expiring 06/30/14 (one is for a member of the Board of County Commissioners) Description: Independent oversight is critical to the effectiveness of financial statement audits. The audit committee monitors audits of the County’s finances, in the belief that access to knowledgeable individuals help prevent an excessive reliance on the expertise of the external auditor. Members: Five members who are knowledgeable of accounting and auditing as demonstrated by professional employment in accounting, auditing, or finance, including one appointee from the membership of the Board of County Commissioners. Term: 2 years; Staff Contact: Mary Gruss, Chief Finance Officer, (503) 846-8756. Board of Property Tax Appeals – 6 terms expiring 06/30/14 Description: The Board of Property Tax Appeals was established by state law to consider taxpayer petitions challenging assessed value determined by the County Assessor review the annual Ratio Study and recommend for valuation adjustments, and examine the assessment roll for needed corrections. The Board also considers requests to excuse penalties assessed for the late filing of real and personal property returns. Members: Five members who are residents of the county and are not employees of the County or any taxing district within the county. Qualifications include knowledge of real estate, appraisal and assessment practices, patience, understanding and a sense of civic responsibility. Term: 1 year; Staff Contact: Joe Nelson, Assessment & Taxation Records/Cartography, (503) 846-3947. Civil Service Commission– 2 terms expiring 05/31/14 Description: Reviews the proposed budget developed for the North Bethany County Service District in unincorporated Washington County. Members: Five members who are registered voters within the county. No member of the Commission shall be a member of the governing body or an employee of the County or Clean Water Services except that any Commissioner may serve as a member of any other civil service commission. Term: 2 years; Staff Contact: Brandi Johnston, Human Resources Analyst, (503) 846-3741. Enhanced Sheriff Patrol District Budget Committee – 1 term expiring 06/30/14 Description: Reviews the proposed budget developed for the Enhanced Sheriff’s Patrol District in urban unincorporated Washington County. Members: Board of Commissioners plus five residents of the county. Each County Commissioner appoints one member. The five residents must live in ESPD. Term: 3 years; Staff Contact: Mary Gruss, Chief Finance Officer, (503) 846-8756 Farm Board of Review – 1 term expiring 06/30/14 Description: The Farm Board of Review is an advisory panel to the County Assessor. The Board meets once each year to inform the Assessor regarding farm land rents and other information pertaining to the valuation for property taxation as provided by Oregon law. Members: Five members with knowledge of agricultural land rents and current farming practices who are residents of the county. Three members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners, and two members are appointed by the County Tax Assessor. Term: 2 years; Staff Contact: Steve Harris, Assessment & Taxation Appraisal Division Manager, (503) 846-8826. Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) –2 terms expiring 06/30/14 Description: Provides advice on the maintenance, operations, and capital development needs of county parks, including Scoggins Valley Park/ Henry Hagg Lake. Members: Nine members who are residents of the county. Traditionally members appointed from all Commissioner Districts. Term:3 years; Staff Contact: Todd Winter, Parks Manager, (503) 359-5732. The application deadline is May 6, 2014 or open until filled. Applications may be obtained by visiting the Boards and Commissions website. For more information, contact Ana Noyola, Sr. Administrative Specialist at (503) 846-2940 or ana_noyola@co.washington.or.us. Composting WorkshopMark your calendar for 1 pm on May 17. Ron Spendal, a Master Gardener and Master Composter, will present a one-hour composting workshop at the Leedy Grange Hall, 835 NW Saltzman, located near the corner of Saltzman and Cornell. After attending this workshop, you will be able to set up your own backyard composting system or improve the composting system you now have. Participants are encouraged to bring a small sample of their own compost for evaluation and the best compost brought to the workshop will win a prize! The workshop is organized by Terra Linda Conservation, Us and the Environment (CUE), a neighborhood group dedicated to promoting a livable, healthy and environmentally friendly neighborhood. The workshop is also supported by Leedy Grange, a grassroots, non-partisan advocate for agriculture, rural issues, and American values. “Many homeowners in Washington County complain about their clay soil,” explains Dean Moberg, co-chair of CUE. “But, with the addition of modest amounts of home-made compost, we can turn heavy clay into fertile, luscious, healthy soil.” Compost not only improves soil health, it also helps with watering. Compost allows water to infiltrate into the soil and then be held like a sponge so the water is available to garden plants while still allowing oxygen to reach roots. Mulching plants with compost reduces evaporation and so reduces the need to water our gardens. Another compost benefit is that it slowly releases nutrients for garden plants. Commercial fertilizers usually dissolve quickly in soil and can “burn” plants because they act like salts in the ground. However, the nutrients in compost tend to become available slowly over the course of months or even years. This results in nutrients being available over time as plants need them. Finally, compost has tremendous environmental benefits. Rather than wasting fuel (and money) having garbage trucks transport lawn clippings, leaves and kitchen scraps away, composting is the ultimate recycling process in which we can all turn waste materials into a valuable resource. To reserve your spot at the composting workshop, or if you have questions, contact Terra Linda CUE: terralindaconservation@gmail.com.
Cedar Mill Garden Club’s 11th Annual Plant Sale
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On Saturday May 10, from 11 am-3 pm, come to Pioneer Park for a celebration of the completion of THPRD’s bond project. There will be a Nature Day and a park dedication from 1-3 pm with a ribbon cutting at 2 pm. Free food and prizes for kids are also included.
This recently improved site features new ADA-accessible play equipment, a nature play area, picnic and grassy areas, upgraded pathways, a new boardwalk over the creek, and more. Learn how all of us are connected to nature and how THPRD is preserving and enhancing local natural areas. Staff and volunteers will lead interactive activities and a park ranger will be available to answer your questions.
For more information, call 503-629-6350 or visit www.thprd.org.
The May meeting of the Cedar Mill Garden Club features Linda Beutler of the Rogerson Clematis Collection who will present an overview of the types of clematis, growing conditions and care.
She will also discuss briefly the Rogerson Clematis Collection and their demonstration garden as well as bring plants. The meeting, on Wednesday May 21, will be held at the Beaverton Activities Center and will begin at noon.
All interested gardeners are welcome to attend and there is no charge.To discover more about the Cedar Mill Garden Club and its activities contact Barbara Cushman, 503-649-7741 or see their website: www.thecedarmillgardenclub.org. They are also planning to have a presence at the Cedar Mill Farmers Market this summer so watch for them there and stop by to say hello!
The garden club is also going on a field trip May 28 to Seabright Gardens, Schreines Iris Gardens and Adelman Peony Gardens. All have lovely display gardens. They plan to have lunch in Silverton. Contact Barb at
503-649-7741 if you plan to attend to find out where to meet!
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| Watch "The Plant and the Plant" on Youtube. |
Clean water and a healthy environment are basic needs that sustain our community in the Tualatin River Watershed. Clean Water Services and its partners work hard every day to blend technological innovation with the power of Mother Nature to protect water quality and our watershed as whole. Take a look at the “The Plant and the Plant” animated video, to see how cleaning water has evolved to meet the needs of the Tualatin River and community. Whether they are cleaning water, planting trees, sweeping streets or monitoring the river, top-notch service is top-of-mind.
Want to learn more and join our efforts? Take a community facility tour or volunteer at an upcoming planting event.
Christ United Methodist Church resumes its popular entertainment series “Rave in the Nave” on May 17 with,“You Must Believe in Spring,” a musical program with vocalist Michele Mariana. Tickets are $15 per person. CUMC is located at 12755 NW Dogwood St. For more information, call 503-646-1598 or visit cumcpdx.org.
For the longest time, James and John thought the door to the library was through Second Edition. That is because their mother, Tammie always stopped in to see what was new at the library’s resale shop.
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And one day last fall, she spied a ten dollar fireplace screen. Being a very creative type, Tammie just knew how that simple fireplace screen could be made into something much more.
When she was asked to head up the 5th grade auction project for John’s classroom at West Tualatin View, she agreed, because she had a great idea. And that fireplace screen was the starting point.
She found some copper sheeting, and had each student emboss a different Oregon wildflower on the copper. Tammie then antiqued them, cut them, and placed them around the screen, resulting in a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece of art. West Tualatin View held their annual auction in early April and the fireplace screen sold for $400. One of the largest purchases ever!
Tammie said, “I love how someone’s unneeded fireplace screen, a donation to Second Edition to help the Library, leading to the creation of a class project for the school’s annual auction, which sold for money that will be used to buy library books for the school!”
The Cedar Mill Farmer’s Market, Terra Linda CUE, and the Girl Scouts are working together to sponsor a Sustainability Fair at the Cedar Mill Farmer’s Market on June 7 from 8 am-1 pm.
Come meet representatives of organizations like the Master Recyclers, PGE Green Energy Program, Washington County Bike Coalition and the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District. The event is free and will take place at the Cedar Mill Farmer’s Market in the Safeway parking lot at the corner of Murray and Cornell. For more information contact Dean Moberg at terralindaconservation@gmail.com.
The Washington County Public Affairs Forum meets weekly from 11:45 am to 1 pm at the Peppermill Restaurant, located at 17455 SW Farmington Rd, Aloha. Their programs are also available on YouTube.com and local cable access channel 21, Tualatin Valley Community Television, TVCTV.org.
May 12th – Beaverton City Council Position 5 Challenger John Samoza, Incumbent Councilor Marc San Soucie
May 19th—Part 1 – Report on the Oregon Legislative Session; Speaker: Senator Elizabeth Steiner Hayward. Part 2 – Election Predictions with analyst: Dr. Jim Moore
May 26th—Memorial Day—No Meeting
June 2nd – Annual Meeting: Election of 2014-15, Slate of Officers and Directors for the Washington County Public Affairs Forum.
Program: Results of the Primary Election and the Showdown for the November General Election. Speaker: Dr. Jim Moore.
Admission is free. Lunch is available from the regular menu. Volunteers are welcome to help with various aspects of the meeting. The Forum is a non-profit organization supported by member dues, just $45/year for individuals.
May 20, 6 pm, at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 15505 NW Springville Road. The developer of the previously approved Polygon at Bethany Creek Falls and Polygon at Bethany Creek Falls No. 2 developments is proposing to build 5.6 acres of parks within these developments. The parks will later be transferred to the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD). The subject developments total approximately 61 acres in the North Bethany districts. The developments will have approximately 325 total housing units when fully developed. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the proposed parks.
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As usual, the club will have numerous and varied perennials such as Ferns, Hostas and other choice, well-rooted plants to enhance your garden; natives from Bosky Dell for that woodsy area, and this year we have several beautiful lilacs and some snowball bushes.