CPO 1 meets June 5

Topics will include Washington County emergency management, Tualatin Valley Water options, Fairgrounds Revitalization update, and options for getting kids to school.

7 pm, St. Vincent Medical Center, 9155 S.W. Barnes Road, Souther Auditorium in the East Pavilion. See cpo1friends.org for more info.

Local garden featured in Gardens of Natural Delights tour

Each summer, Metro sponsors a tour of gardens that employ natural gardening techniques

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Next Meeting
Cedar Mill Business Association

Tuesday, June 12, noon

Place: Cedar Mill Community Library
Topic: TBA

The Cedar MIll Business Association's meetings are free and open to anyone interested in business in Cedar Mill

Free pizza provided, bring your own beverage

CMBA Meeting Notes
Hiring Great Employees, Saltzman Road Project, Survey Results

During the May CMBA meeting, Roger Buskers of HR Source, an employee-leasing firm headquartered in Cedar Mill, presented information on hiring great employees.

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Library News & Events

Summer Reading, Teen Movies, Comic Truths...

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Library Garden Tour

The 10th Anniversary Cedar Mill Community Library Garden Tour is set for Sunday, June 10 from 1-5.

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The Powers That Be
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

This article starts a new series for The Cedar Mill News that we are calling “The Powers That Be.” We will be interviewing agencies, corporations and governments that wield power over our future. We’ll be asking them about their plans for our area, special issues or problems that come up in our area, and opportunities for public involvement in their organizations.

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Cedar Mill Farmers’ Market

The market opens for the season on June 2. Join us on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm through September. Enjoy the very best local agricultural products, morning fresh and sold to you by the growers. Art and craft items, plants and flowers, live music, food specialties and activities for the kids are all part of the fun. The Market is located in the Sunset Mall Shopping Center (Safeway) just west of Bandito Taco.

“Alice in Wonderland”

Cedar Mill’s Harmony School will be performing a unique rendition of “Alice in Wonderland” on Saturday, June 16, at 5 pm in the PCC Rock Creek Forum Theatre. This family friendly show is packed with singing, dancing, and musical entertainment.

The performance is intended for the whole family. Advance tickets are available at the school for $5 per seat. 12849 NW Cornell Rd. 503-626-0166. www.theharmonyschool.org.

Polygon partners with Bridgeport developer

We asked Fred Gast of Polygon Northwest about what is happening on the former Teufel Nursery property on Barnes Road. Here’s his response:

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.Meet the CMBA Board
Dean Shade, board member

Profession: Attorney at Law (emphasizing family law, wills and trusts). Joined CMBA in 2005

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Cedar Mill Business Association
Member News

Village Gallery • Cedar Mill Bible Church • Charm Somebody

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Shape the nature of your neighborhood

In November 2006 voters directed the Metro Council to extend a regionwide program to protect water quality and fish and wildlife habitat and to provide the public with future opportunities for greater access to nature.

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Information about advertising in the Cedar Mill News

Bonus Web-only Articles

Public invited to community meetings to share input on proposed boundary changes

The Beaverton School District will hold several community meetings to gather input on
proposed boundary changes for two new elementary schools slated to open in the northern part of the district in September 2008 and September 2009. The public is invited to attend any of the meetings.

The District has posted maps with the proposed boundary changes on their website: beaverton.k12.or.us/home/district/attendance-area-information/

The schedule is as follows:

McDaniel Road/119th school, opening September 2008:

Wednesday, May 2, 6:30 p.m., Oak Hills Elementary, 2625 NW 153rd Avenue
Friday, May 4, 1:30 p.m., West Tualatin View Elementary, 8800 SW Leahy Road
Monday, May 7, 3:15 p.m., Terra Linda Elementary, 1998 NW 143rd Avenue
Monday, May 14, 3:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Elementary, 10265 NW Cornell Road
Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 p.m., Terra Linda Elementary, 1998 NW 143rd Avenue

Brugger/Springville Road school, opening September 2009:

Monday, May 7, 7:00 p.m., Jacob Wismer Elementary, 5477 NW Skycrest Parkway
Tuesday, May 8, 4:00 p.m., Rock Creek Elementary, 4125 NW 185th Avenue
Thursday, May 10, 6:30 p.m., Bethany Elementary, 3305 NW 174th Avenue

The timeline and process for the proposed boundary changes are as follows:

April-May
Proposed boundary adjustments developed; schedule school/parent community and LSC meetings with affected schools/parents.

May
May 14 School Board Meeting, Meadow Park Middle School, 14100 SW Downing St.,
7:00 p.m., presentation of the proposed boundary adjustments.

June - July
District staff review of recommendations and input; refine proposed attendance boundaries.

August
School Board reviews proposed boundary revisions.

September - October
District staff take proposed boundary revisions out to schools/parents.
Board discussion and provides public input opportunity.

November
School Board reviews and endorses attendance boundaries.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Bud Moore, Deputy Superintendent, 503-591-4395 or bud_moore@beavton.k12.or.us
Maureen Wheeler, Public Communication Officer, 503-591-4360 or
maureen_wheeler@beavton.k12.or.us

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