Like us on Facebook FREE for timely updates Sign up to get The News online: Cedar Mill News cedarmillnews.com/ Volume 18, Issue 1 January 2020 signup Washington County joins Park district acquires 25 acres Salmonberry Trail group on Laidlaw by Shawna Muckle, CMN student berry Trail is described as a “non- Tualatin Hills Park & Recre- cousins would gather after church intern motorized, mixed-use recreation ation District (THPRD) an- for a barbecue. There was a swim- Washington County reached an path” that will span a total of 86 nounced in December that it had ming hole in the creek. The original agreement in December 2019 to be- miles. Beginning in flat farmland used some of the funds remain- farm stretched from Laidlaw to come a voting member of the Salm- in and around Banks, the trail will ing from the 2008 Bond Measure Thompson.” onberry Trail Board of Directors, an weave through the Tillamook State organization involved in planning Forest to Wheeler, a town north of the construction of a walking and Tillamook on the Oregon Coast, biking trail that will eventually run where the trail will then steer south from Banks to Tillamook. through several coastal towns TheSalmonberry Trail is before terminating at the Tillamook currently in the initial stages of Air Museum. development, with a Concept Plan The trail is intended for use by released in spring 2015. Making use walkers, bikers, and equestrians, as of now-defunct portions of the Port well as local hunters and fishers. In of Tillamook Bay railroad corridor, order to organize development of the trail, the Salmon- berry Trail Intergov- ernmental Agency (STIA), a network of public and private interests involved in planning the trail, to purchase 25 acres from Ken As more people began to move was established in Findley. The property is adjacent into the area, the farm was broken 2015. Alongside the to more than 50 acres of THPRD up. Findley’s father Everett got STIA, the Salmon- owned properties as well as other the north portion, and his brother berry Trail Founda- natural areas along Bronson Creek. George got the south end, and tion was established The property was part of the eventually sold part of that to the in November 2019 original Findley family farm. Schmidt family. to raise funds for “When the family first came out Ken and his wife Dolores built Coneptual drawing of a portion of the trail from the the project through here from the Wallowas, around a home on the northwest corner of Concept Plan grants and private 1898, my great-grandfather Alexan- the property, and they’re retaining donations. der Findley planted orchards—pie a little more than an acre surround- a railroad line formerly owned The STIA is tasked with working cherries and peaches,” Findley said. ing the house. “I’ve planned to have by Southern Pacific that stretches collaboratively to carry out and “The bottom lands (which will com- this land preserved as a natural between Willamette Valley and adjust the Concept Plan, apply prise most of the park) were planted area for a long time,” Findley says. the Oregon Coast, the Salmon- Continued on page 7 in hay and green beans. We used “Some of it would have been to have a picnic area where all the Continued on page 6 Development News Life Time Fitness breaks ground A groundbreaking ceremony club will offer childcare, personal tion arises, presumably, because A “mystery” business group was held on December 18 for the services, cafes, and a 37,000-square- Peterkort’s PUD permit was set to appealed the Beaverton Plan- four-story fitness and work center foot outdoor swimming pool. In ad- expire last fall, when they began to ning commission approval of the that is being built at the southwest dition, the fourth floor will provide build the parking lot adjacent to the development. The appeal was heard corner of Barnes Rd. and Cedar about 45,000 square feet of office Sunset Transit Center. and denied by Beaverton City Hills Bl. (CHB). It will be the first space for lease to others. Comple- According to Jana Fox, Bea- Council in July, and then Beaverton Oregon club for Life Time, based tion is planned for fall, 2021. Re- verton Current Planning Man- Business Owners LLC took their in Chanhassen, Minnesota, which quired road improvements include ager, they are asking that the City case to the State Land Use Board of has more than 100 locations in 29 widening Barnes to five lanes from formally interpret the development Appeals (LUBA). Fox notes, “The states and Canada. The land is part CHB westward. code provisions to determine that decision by the City is considered of the Sunset Station and Barnes On December 5, Beaverton the PUD is vested, and that if the final after all local (in this case Road Planned Unit Development issued a notice that Life Time had City finds that the PUD is not City Council) appeals have been that was created by Peterkort Co. requested an interpretation of the vested that the Life Time land use exhausted. When the final order is They are selling this property to City’s code related to the vesting approvals are valid even if the PUD signed, mailed and posted, a LUBA Life Time. of the Sunset Station & Barnes has expired. The Director’s decision appeal does not hold up issuance of In addition to fitness classes and Road PUD and how that relates to is anticipated to be issued around permits by the local government, as equipment, the 138,000-square-foot the Life Time project. The ques- January 9. the decision is considered final.” Page 2 Cedar Mill News January 2020 Cedar Mill Business Roundup Do you have news or events or know of something that you would like to see covered in the Cedar Mill News? Please write to Virginia Bruce at [email protected] World of Smiles adds tending NAEYC accredited classes, outdated personal records at no will talk about how to grow other Dr. Yang children may sign up for on-site cost. 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To learn more, series on Literacy called “Pre- stop by their office located at 1100 ners Reading Superpowers” offered NW Murray Blvd, give them a call by Nancy Spaulding, children’s at 503.643.1335, or visit their web- Saturday, January 18, 10 am Starting plants from seed can librarian from the Cedar Mill site at sspfcu.com. be fun and economical, and it is in Seoul, South Korea, but she Library. Part “One” of the CMBA Tax Topics often the best way to find unique or thinks of Portland as her home. She presentation in the series will be heirloom varieties to grow. Learn has been here since she was four- held at the Bethany Public House Tuesday, January 14, 11:45–1:15 pm, Ackerly at Timberland, 11795 about supplies, planting dates, teen. Dr. Yang fell in love with see- on Thursday, February 6, 7-8:30pm. NW Cedar Falls Dr., critical timing information, and ing kids as a general practitioner in If you would like to attend please We invite local businesses to join ways to extend your harvest to have Denver, Colorado, and was inspired RSVP to [email protected]. us for lunch. The featured speaker a successful and bountiful season. to pursue an additional two years of The speaker presentation is for will be Lee Owen, CPA from Dou- Featuring Hudson Valley Seeds. training in an accredited pediatric adults only. gall Conradie, LLC who will cover Register here. residency program to become a This vibrant, active community important tax topics for 2020. Des- pediatric dental specialist. of families embraces a play-based sert will be provided by Electronics Orangetheory Fitness philosophy. This doesn’t mean Unlimited. First time guests are The Transformation Challenge A Child’s Way Open that children aren’t immersed in House welcome to visit at no charge. (TC) is an eight-week challenge academics throughout their class The Cedar Mill Business Asso- inviting members and anyone Open House Saturday, January 18, session. Academics are integrated new to transform their body with 10-12 pm for the parent-child two’s ciation (CMBA) is a unique organi- into every part of the children’s zation that is a combination of a Orangetheory Fitness. Prizes will classes and all other preschool/ day. To experience the magic in kindergarten classes. Chamber, Business Networking the classroom, prospective parents A Child’s Way Kindergarten- Group, and a Charitable Organi- are encouraged to schedule a tour/ Preschool continues to be a center zation. We strive to create value observation in a classroom by of family engagement in the Cedar for both our members and the emailing [email protected] or Mill area by creating learning op- communities we serve with our calling 503-644-8407 to schedule portunities for all. 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In publication are not necessarily rid of tax documents (2009 and our website. those of its advertisers. addition to basic orchid care, we older), old financial statements and Continued on page 10 Cedar Mill News January 2020 Page 3 CPO News Short-term east side of 119th near Vallevue ing code, including reducing the Place. Comments on the proposed front yard setback; increasing the Rentals discussion development are due by January building height from 65’ to 75’6”; for January 14 10, 5 pm. Use the county comment and increasing lot coverage from page and select Casefile L1900400-S 50% to 55.5%. Parking for these em- meeting from the dropdown menu. ployees will be at the company lot Tuesday, January 14, 7 pm, Leedy Village Church across Science Park, and also at the Grange Hall parking lot of Sunset Presbyterian, Currently, Washington County considering adding a which leases space to Columbia. does not regulate short-term rent- school The application will be avail- als (such as Airbnb and VRBO) Neighborhood meeting: Tuesday, able to view at the January 14 CPO in residential neighborhoods. The January 7, 7 pm, Village Baptist meeting and then at the Cedar Mill County is gathering information to Church Columbia Room, 330 SW Library—ask at the reference desk. Murray Glvd. Comments are due by January 20, 5 A preliminary meeting will be pm. Use the county comment page held to inform neighbors about pre- and select Casefile L1900432 from liminary plans for a small private the dropdown menu. school of approximately 100 high school students on the unfinished Homestead third floor of the Sanctuary build- Subdivision on ing, and get feedback. Harvest New Columbia A development application for Sportswear office an 11-lot subdivision on a two-acre consider creating land use rules for building plan lot between Saltzman and Har- these types of rentals. submitted to County vest was approved in June 2019. Washington County Senior Neighbors filed an appeal, citing Planner, Suzanne Savin, will begin An office building for approxi- concerns about stormwater runoff with a presentation about the pro- mately 500 employees is proposed and parking. A Washington County cess being planned by the county, for 14320 NW Science Park Drive. Hearings Officer heard the appeal and ask you to share your experi- The property is currently being in November, and issued his finding ences with this rental type. used as a parking lot. The company on December 5, denying the Following this discussion, we’ll appeal and upholding the collect your suggestions for topics development approval. to be covered in 2020. Bring your Jeff Jorgenson, a descen- ideas and concerns, and we’ll try to dant of the Peterkort family, schedule a session to address them! grew up in the home that is on the property now. He April Crest is the VP of Development subdivision proposed at Peterkort Co., and is the f o r 119 t h owner and applicant for this A 13-lot subdivision is pro- is asking for several “hardship re- project. posed for a 2.59-acre parcel on the lief” exceptions from county build- Exploring the Washington County Forum Mysteries of Coyotes Mondays, 11:30 am, speakers start the future of Oregon’s public em- in the City at noon, Coyote’s Bar and Grill, 5301 ployee retirement system and how W Baseline Rd, free its unfunded liability might affect Tuesday, January 14, 7-9 pm, Oregon Zoo Cascade Crest Founded in 1956, the Forum local government employers and provides a place for the interchange ballroom future retirees. Don’t miss your chance to hear a of ideas on civic matters. Each week January 20: Young leaders fascinating story about urban wild- the Forum brings together commu- An influx of new young leaders life from a world-renowned expert! nity leaders, members, and guests have been elected in the last couple Stanley Gehrt, PhD will be joining who care about what happens in years. Ben Bowman, Tigard-Tual- us to share his nearly 20-year study Washington County, the Metro atin School Board Member; Juan of how coyotes in Chicago have region, and our state. Here are the Carlos Gonzales, Metro Councilor; adapted to the city as their natural exciting Forum topics for October: and others will give their perspec- environment. 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This Kevin Olineck, PERS Director, region with a glimpse of what lies Nature Night event is brought to and Michelle Morrison, CFO Hill- ahead in his upcoming State of the you by the Portland Audubon. sboro School District, will discuss City speech. Register here. Page 4 Cedar Mill News January 2020 STEAM Minecraft at BestHQ by Genevieve Coblentz, CMN are then free to discuss what they Managing Editor want to make and how they can Every month, BESThq, a col- make it happen. laborative business community Working in groups gives the and executive development center kids opportunities to improve their based in Beaverton, hosts a monthly communication skills and make STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineer- ing, Art, and Math) Minecraft event. Over the past three years, this fun, creative, and confidence-building program, overseen by Ron White, has helped nearly 1000 kids of all abilities learn team- work, problem solving, public speaking, and leadership skills. The STEAM Minecraft STEAM Minecraft team presents their project program focuses on inclusivity and welcomes kids of all new friends. This aspect of the pro- genders and abilities. gram has helped many shy kids or Kids from grades 3-8 develop kids with disabilities open up and communication skills by working in become more communicative. After groups to build projects in Mine- about five minutes of deciding what craft, a video game where people can they want to build, the kids begin, use blocks to build a wide variety of continuing to communicate with objects. They work in small groups each other throughout the building to brainstorm a common thing that process. They’re given an hour to they want to build. Every month build, which goes by very quickly there is a new theme that the kids when they are all having fun. Dur- can base their creations on. In ing the hour-long build session, November, the theme was “what we STEAM coaches, parents, and pro- are grateful for”. The kids really took fessionals in STEAM fields wander this theme to around and help the groups. Once heart and ran the hour is up with it. One and everyone group made a has put the fin- whole turkey ishing touches dinner, with on what they pumpkin pie, of made, the course. groups present Before each their master- event, Luis pieces to their Lopez and other A Minecraft bulding screen peers and par- BESThq employ- ents, who enjoy ees work hard to set up 20 computers, staying the entire time to observe. donated by Intel, and the Minecraft The group members assign a server, so that they are ready when speaker and a controller, but every- the kids arrive. The room is full of one in the group stands up at the energy and excitement as the kids front and shares their name. The sign in and find a seat. speaker walks the audience through “I like that I can let my creativ- what the group made, while the ity run wild!”, says Jazzy, a frequent controller moves the screen around. participant in the monthly STEAM This event is a great way for kids Minecraft events. Every event kicks to learn and practice communica- off with a short presentation from tion and presentation skills, to ex- a STEAM professional, followed press their creativity, to make new by an introduction of the month’s friends, and to learn about STEAM creative theme. The STEAM profes- careers! sionals share what they do in their For more information about par- careers and how their job relates to ticipating in the STEAM Minecraft the STEAM field, giving the kids event, volunteering as a STEAM some ideas about future career op- mentor or coach, or to RSVP, go to tions and opportunities. The kids the Best HQ website. Cedar Mill News January 2020 Page 5 Japanese Beetle Update by Austin Johnson, ODA Japanese anese beetle. Restrictions on farm- Beetle Outreach Coordinator ing exports would hurt Oregon’s Last spring, the Oregon Depart- economy. In addition, homeowners, ment of Agriculture’s Integrated parks, schools and golf courses Pest Prevention & Management could expect to see severe damage (IPPM) program continued its to lawns and landscaping. Without the cooperation of the residents in the treatment area this project would not be possible. Roughly 95% of residents consented to the granular treatment last year. Thank you to the residents of Cedar Mill for multi-year effort to eradicate the your support in helping eradicate Japanese beetle. From April to June, this invasive and destructive pest! ODA applied a granular larvicide For more information on the treatment to approximately 8,500 Japanese beetle eradication project residences, six schools, eight parks, visit www.JapaneseBeetlePDX.info. three shopping centers, and a golf Please do not hesitate to contact course, all located in Washington ODA by calling 1-800-525-0137 or County. Treatment consisted of emailing: japanesebeetle@oda. one granular larvicide treatment state.or.us. applied to all grass lawns and/or We are currently planning a ornamental planting beds in areas larger treatment boundary for the where beetles were detected in 2018. 2020 eradication and will update Acelepryn® G is a “reduced risk” everyone soon with the new map. targeted larvicide that kills certain pests in their larval state in the soil. It is not considered to be a health Master Gardener risk for humans, pets, wildlife, Training including pollinators, when applied Are you passionate about according to label directions. gardening? Do you want the real Last year, for the first time, the dirt on tried-and-true gardening granular treatment (Acelepryn® practices? Yes? Then OSU Exten- G) was supplemented with an sion Master Gardener™ training is Acelepryn® spray applied to leaves right for you! Registration is open (foliar spray) in areas with higher for the 2020 Master Gardener train- Japanese beetle populations. The ing program. Training is available treatment was sprayed in late in Washington County, beginning June on non-edible ornamental the last week of January 2020. trees, shrubs and plants that are Training consists of a combination known Japanese beetle hosts. As a of in-person classes, online content, result, there was a 75% decrease in and hands-on workshops. For more Japanese beetle catches within the information and to register visit the boundary. website. Overall there was a 56% reduc- tion of Japanese beetles caught Beaverton Historical statewide. In the eradication zone, Japanese beetle populations dropped Society 65% in 2019. During the 2019 season Tuesday, January 14, 7 pm, Elsie 7,749 Japanese beetles were caught Stuhr Senior Center, 5550 SW Hall Blvd., $3 donation in the Cedar Mill area. The impact History of the Phillip Foster of last year’s eradication will not be Farms Historic Site known until Fall of 2020. The presentation will touch on This is a multi-year project. ODA the history of the Phillip Fos- will know the 2020 treatment area ter Farms Historic Site, and the boundary in early January. Although relationship with Sam Barlow and the area was treated, residents may the Barlow Road. Who were Phillip find adult beetles on their property Foster and his family, and how did for the next few years. they come to Oregon? There will be If Japanese beetle establishes in photos, artifacts, and a discussion Oregon, it will be a huge threat to on how this history is interpreted. agriculture. An economic analysis Refreshments are provided. conducted by ODA concluded that For more information, go to farmers would spend an estimated historicbeaverton.org or call 503- $43 million annually to combat Jap- 820-8765 Page 6 Cedar Mill News January 2020 Road News New park, continued from page 1 suitable for development, but we Waterline improvements added to Cornell project don’t have enough parks so this is The NW Cornell Road improve- ary 7 meeting. TVWD will fund lessen impacts to property owners. a better use for it. I’ve been talk- ment project between 102nd Avenue the construction of the waterline LUT recommended keeping the ing with THPRD for six or seven and 113th Avenue will improve improvements. The estimated original sidewalk width, noting that years and I’m glad we finally NW Cornell Road to “Given the presence worked it out.” a three-lane section, of three parks and an Bronson Creek runs through the install a traffic signal at elementary school in site. According to Holly Thompson, the NW Cornell at 107th the area, the wider- THPRD Communications Director, Avenue intersection, and than-typical sidewalks “The 2008 voter-approved bond construct sidewalks, bike were intended to measure directed THPRD to use lanes, street lighting and provide adequate space funds to protect local natural areas storm drainage. for inexperienced or and lands near creeks and streams Tualatin Valley Water District total cost for TVWD’s waterline less-than-fearless cyclists to ride on throughout the district, safeguard (TVWD) has requested the County improvements is $768,000. the sidewalk, rather than having to water quality and protect fish and to include the construction of Construction for the NW Cor- use the on-street bike lanes.” wildlife habitat. The purchase waterline improvements on NW nell Road improvement project and He also said, “Staff anticipates represents significant completion of Cornell Road within the limits of TVWD’s waterline improvements that in the future, wider sidewalks natural areas acquisition within the the County’s road project. County are anticipated to begin in the will be incorporated into the bond measure.” spring of 2021, with Road Standards for future County “This property is a win-win for completion expected road improvement projects and everyone,” said Felicita Monte- in summer of 2022. will eventually be constructed at blanco, THPRD Board President. During the Decem- either end of this project.” Staff “The board is very excited, we made ber 10, 2019 County will continue to work with affected it a priority this past year to focus Board of Commis- property owners to minimize proj- on completing our goals for natural sioners (BCC) Work ect impacts to the extent practicable area acquisition from the 2008 Session, Land Use & (i.e. retaining walls vs. slopes). bond. This property will enable us Transportation Direc- to preserve a critical natural habitat tor Stephen Roberts THPRD Youth Summer area while at the same time creating told the Commis- Programs better potential for connections sioners that residents Are you thinking about what within our trail system.” affected by the project will keep your teens busy this Preserving this property helps had requested that summer? Tualatin Hills Parks and provide cool, clean water to the Commissioners are expected to the planned eight-foot sidewalk Recreation Department (THPRD) lower parts of the watershed. Bron- approve the proposal at their Janu- be reduced to five feet in width to offers youth volunteering programs son Creek is an important wildlife for teens to gain leadership skills corridor and local biodiversity hot Metro Nature in Neighborhoods Grants and learn about specific career spot. Elsewhere along the creek, Grant applications due Wednesday, time between January 8-23 for an tracks in nature and recreation, THPRD staff has done restora- January 29 in-person meeting or phone call. If while also having fun. tion work to benefit native aquatic With the goal of building cultural, none of those times work for you Fill out the interest form here to turtles and rare red-legged frogs. environmental, and economic equity, please contact Oriana Quackenbush get started. Community science volunteers these grants provide communities at 503-797-1834 or oriana.quack- Volunteer in Nature: will do turtle observation here this of color and underserved communi- [email protected] to try to spring to guide restoration plans. ties educational opportunities, work find another time. Stewardship Leader Looking ahead, the site could training, organizational development, Join the grants review team! and Park Steward help with alignment of the pro- and the chance to get out and spend Application due January 15 Programs posed Bronson Creek Community meaningful time in nature. Are you committed to helping Stewardship leaders help lead Trail. Staff will begin work to de- To apply go to the Metro website the people in our region experience volunteer projects at THPRD parks velop a habitat restoration plan, es- to learn more about Metro nature nature? Do you want to see greater and trails, teaching other volunteers timated to take approximately three education and outdoor experiences environmental, cultural, and eco- how to safely use tools and iden- years, to bring more native trees grants and fill out a simple applica- nomic equity in greater Portland? tify native versus invasive species. and shrubs to the site to benefit tion by the due date. You can help by joining Metro’s Stewardship leaders can work with wildlife and improve water qual- 2020 Nature in Neighborhoods nature education and outdoor expe- school groups, community groups, ity. After this restoration period, grants workshop rience grants review committee. and at one-day events. THPRD will explore the potential Tuesday, January 7, 3:30-5 pm or To apply, send an email and Park stewards donate their time for nature-centered amenities and 5:30-7 pm, Metro Regional Center, attach a resume describing your in their chosen park(s), engaging community access, including trails room 270, 600 N.E. Grand Ave. background and experience to the with patrons, and communicating and interpretive signage. Join us for an optional grant grants program manager, Crista with THPRD about anything in The south end of the new park information workshop about the Gardner. Find the review commit- the park that needs attention. You property is steep and wet surround- application and process. tee application at the bottom of can volunteer as an individual, with ing the creek. There’s a man-made You can discuss your ideas or the nature education and outdoor friends, or with your family. Best of pond near the west end. It will review your nature education and experiences grants website. Metro all, you set your own schedule and likely be retained since it functions outdoor experiences grant proposal staff will begin reviewing commit- volunteer while enjoying the park as a water retention facility. Land to with the grant program manager, tee applications January 15. you’d be visiting anyway! the west of the property is owned Crista Gardner, or the Community For more information about any Apply to volunteer as a Steward- by BOSA, a Canadian company that Investments Manager, Juan Carlos of Metro’s great grant programs, ship Leader or a Park Steward or developed the nearby subdivision, Ocaña-Chíu? Please go to this please see our website at oregon- other youth programs online on the and is a protected natural area. schedule and choose an available metro.gov/grants. THPRD Volunteer Interest Form Cedar Mill News January 2020 Page 7 Trail, continued from page 1 According to the 2015 Concept ment of the trail, the part that re- for land-use permits, analyze the Plan drafted by the Salmonberry sides in Washington County, could environmental and human impact Coalition, an all-encompassing cost anywhere from $23 to $77 of the Trail, and partake in a broad group of state governmental agen- million, depending on infrastruc- spectrum of planning and man- cies, advisory councils, and city ture and route decisions. Washing- agement aspects of the trail. The governments, Salmonberry Trail ton County’s decision to become a agency is headed by a Board of represents an opportunity to histori- voting member of the STIA Board Directors, comprised of full voting cally and environmentally preserve of Directors does not obligate it to members and various “ex-officio” various historical sites, state parks, expend any funds or administrative activities for the construction of the Salmonberry Trail. The planning and development of Salmonberry Trail is divided into four parts: Valley, Coast, River, and Canyon. As of 2019, only Valley and Coast have a detailed Master Plan outlining their development. Potential funding for the River and Canyon portions of the trail has been identified via a grant from Til- lamook County, said Washington County Commissioner Jerry Willey in a November 2019 memo to the BCC. As such, detailed plans for all four sections of the Salmonberry Trail may be complete by 2020. parties. Voting members on the and recreation areas along the trail, Some potential hurdles as the STIA Board of Directors include while also economically “[revitaliz- project progresses include parts of the Oregon Department of Forestry, ing] communities along the rail cor- the Port of Tillamook Bay rail cor- the Oregon Parks and Recreation ridor, including Banks, Timber and ridor that have experienced damage, Department, Tillamook County, the small towns along the coast from obstruction, and blockage due to and the Port of Tillamook Bay. Wheeler to Tillamook.” Moreover, various environmental factors, a par- Previously, Washington County Salmonberry Trail, much like the ticularly significant challenge in the was an ex-officio member of the popular Banks-Vernonia trail, offers Canyon segment. Additionally, there STIA. As an ex-officio entity, the a potential economic and recre- are efforts underway to coordinate county consulted with other voting ational bridge between urban areas the expansion of the Oregon Coast and non-voting parties connected within Willamette Valley and rural Scenic Railroad, the only active por- to the STIA and tion of the Port played a signifi- of Tillamook Bay cant advising role rail corridor, with for the organiza- the construction tion, but it did of Salmonberry not have voting Trail. privileges on Though it’s STIA’s Board of unclear when the Directors. trail will be avail- The Board of able for public Directors and use, the Concept Washington Plan suggests County reached construction may an agreement finish in 2035. In this December to comparison, the amend the STIA Banks-Vernonia Intergovernmen- trail, another tal Agreement multi-use trail and designate connecting Washington Washington The Washington County portion of the trail is called the Valley Segment County as a full- County to rural fledged voting communities on the Oregon Coast. Oregon, took 30 member of its Board of Directors. While Washington County only years from concept design to con- At their December 17 meeting, has jurisdiction over a small por- struction before becoming available the Washington County Board of tion of the Salmonberry Trail—the to the public. County Commissioners deliberated trail’s most eastern portion from and agreed upon the terms of the Banks to the Tillamook County amendment, meaning Washington line—the costs associated with this Sign up to get County will have a voting represen- portion are noteworthy. According The News in your inbox: tative on the STIA Board of Direc- to Washington County Counsel cedarmillnews.com/ tors by January 2020. Alan Rappleyea, the “Valley” seg- signup Page 8 Cedar Mill News January 2020 Tickets Now Available For ACMA Spectacular Fundraiser themselves. Limited respite care is available. Call the Family Caregiver student artwork, paintings, and twelfth grade students at ACMA are Friday & Saturday, February 7-8, 7 Support Program at 503-846-3089 pm, ACMA @ Timberland Middle other interactive and hands-on art encouraged to participate. Tickets for more information or to register School, 650 NW 118th Ave. experiences were available before the are $45. Art and Communications Mag- show and during intermissions. *ACMA is currently housed net Academy (ACMA), Beaverton’s The multi-act performance is at "Timberland Middle School" school for the arts and current “Inside Washington ACMA’s only all-school fundraiser. through the 2020-21 school year County” radio show while Beaverton School District re- Former WashCo Forum Presi- builds its facilities on Center Street. dent Rob Solomon has an interview Timberland Middle School is at 650 show featuring in-depth conversa- NW 118th Ave. tions with interesting and influen- Alzheimer’s tial people. You can listen to any or Caretaker Training all the interviews on the website, or Thursdays, January 16 - February sign up to be notified when a new 20, 1:30-3:30 pm, Beaverton one is posted. City Library, 12375 SW 5th St. or Original show plays Friday at Wednesdays, January 8 - February 1:30 pm and is repeated the follow- 12, 1:30-3:30 pm, Tuality Health ing Sunday at 5 pm on KUIK Radio Cedar Mill resident,* is hosting its 100% of the proceeds from ticket Education Center, 334 SE 8th Ave. Caring for someone living with 1360 am. second annual ACMA Spectacular! sales support school programs, January 6: Money in Politics, fundraiser next month. Tickets are students, and teachers. Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be challenging and featuring Jason Kafoury currently available at acmapto.com/ “We are so excited to be present- January 13: City of Tualatin, spectacular. ing our second annual ACMA overwhelming. Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Ser- featuring Mayor Bubenik “Last year’s show was amazing,” Spectacular,” said Jami Curl, January 20: Native American said Elia Freedman, whose sixth ACMA PTO President. “We have vices (DAVS) is offering a free six- week training geared toward help- Issues, featuring Congresswoman grader started at ACMA this year. extremely talented students here at Furse “The talents of these students far ACMA and this is a tremendous op- ing unpaid caregivers. The SAVVY Caregiver Training has been found January 27: Affordable Housing exceed a typical middle or high portunity to showcase those talents part one, featuring representatives school production.” to both the ACMA and Cedar Mill to increase skills and reduce stress. Participants will learn skills to from City government and nonprof- ACMA Spectacular last year fea- community.” it organizations tured choir performances, orchestra, The ACMA Spectacular is a manage daily life and communicate more effectively, build new strate- February 3: Affordable housing jazz band, poetry readings, short PTO, faculty, and student-led part 2. plays, dance, and more. In addition, fundraiser. All sixth through gies and tools to help manage chal- lenging behaviors, and take care of Cedar Mill News January 2020 Page 9 How to recycle plastics separated from the paper. First United Methodist Church, After the recycling has been 12555 SW 4th St. by Kimberly Buzdygon, Community other places for processing. sorted, it is sold in large bales to Presentation on Marijuana: Its Outreach Coordinator, Washington To understand why certain companies that process them so Uses and Abuses, What Seniors County Solid Waste & Recycling items aren’t accepted in the mixed that the materials can be used to Need to Know. RSVP at vivavil- Recycling is a great way to help recycling, it’s helpful to know create new products. Since China [email protected] or 503-746- protect the environment, but it’s more about what happens to your started putting limits on what level 5082. important to do it right! The first recycling after it gets picked up. Re- of contamination they would ac- step is to determine if an item is ac- cycling is collected from your home Viva Village Book Club cept in recycling, the recycling cepted in your mixed recycling Tuesday, January 28, 4-6 pm. industry has been experiencing bin. Recycling can vary by Private home in Westbrook a lot of change. Before, recycling location, but the rules are the Neighborhood. Selected Book: The was profitable for collection Wanderers by Meg Howrey. RSVP same across the Portland Metro companies and MRFs, but now at [email protected] or region, which includes Wash- it can cost money to process 503-746-5082, for address. ington County. recyclables. For information, contact There are many local re- Recycling is still good for the [email protected] or sources that can help when you environment! It saves resources 503-746-5082. To see a complete list have a question about recycling: and energy and creates good of January events, go to vivavil- Washington County Solid jobs. And here in the Portland lage.clubexpress.com and click on Waste & Recycling (SWR) pro- Metro area, what is and is not Calendar. vides a website and an app accepted in the mixed recy- called Garbage and Recycling cling bin has not changed. Just Folk Dancing at Leedy Day where you can look up your Grange remember that recycling right is hauler and collection schedule, more important than recycling Mondays, January 6 and 20, 7-9 find out about upcoming com- pm, Leedy Grange Hall, 835 NW more. Take a minute to check if munity collection events in your Saltzman Rd., first time free, $6 for an item can go in the mixed re- area and search a database of one, $10 per couple. cycling or not. It won’t take long, thousands of items for disposal Enjoy Israeli and International but it will make a difference for options. You can also call SWR dances with this friendly group. our recycling systems and our at 503-846-3605. A typical section of a Materials Recovery No partner necessary. 7 to 7:30 pm environment. Learn more or Metro’s Recycling Informa- Facility (not Washington County) is beginners level instruction and schedule a presentation about tion Center can be reached at dancing. 7:30 to 9 pm is intermedi- recycling by contacting SWR 503-234-3000, or you can send a and goes to a materials recovery ate level instruction and dancing. at [email protected] or picture to their @RecycleorNot facility (MRF) where it is sorted Folk dancing is great for brain and 503-846-3605. Instagram account. into separate streams like paper, body health, and for making new Remember that you can’t use the metal, plastics, etc. Certain items Viva Village activities friends too! For details please visit “chasing arrows around a number” aren’t allowed in your recycling open to the public Portland Israeli Folk Dance News. because when they go through the For questions please email Sue at symbol to decide if something can Nature Walk go in the mixed recycling bin or sorting process, they can dam- [email protected]. Saturday, January 4, 9:30 am. not. That symbol indicates what the age equipment, slow down work, Experience Music at PCC and even endanger employees. For Bethany Lake Park, 5061 NW 185th product is made of, not if it is ac- St. Tuesday, January 21, 7:30 pm, cepted in the mixed recycling where example, plastic bags shouldn’t go Village 101 Presentation Portland Community College Rock you live. And if you’re not sure, it’s in your recycling bin because they Creek, Forum Theater, Room 114, better to throw it out than to put get wrapped around the machinery, Saturday, January 11, 10-11:30 am. Building 3, 17705 NW Springville the wrong thing in the recycling bin requiring the MRF to temporarily Elsie Stuhr Center, Cedar Room, Rd., admission is a donation at the and cause contamination. shut down while the material is cut 5550 SW Hall Blvd. door, parking is $2. “Contamination” is the term out and discarded. Other items like Information for prospective The Portland Community Col- used when there are things in textiles, string lights, and cords can members and volunteers. RSVP at lege Rock Creek Experience Music your recycling bin that shouldn’t cause the same problem. Another [email protected] or Series presents the Northwest be there. When that happens at issue is batteries and items that 503-746-5082 Piano Trio in concert. The Trio will home, you might find an “Oops” contain batteries (like a musical Urban Hikers perform a program titled “Roman- tag from the collection company on greeting card or a toy) because they tic Notions,” featuring works by Thursday, January 16, 9:30 am. Robert and Clara Schumann and your bin letting you know what the can start fires. Gabriel Park, 4056 SW Canby. contaminants were. If there is a lot Other materials, including many Hike at a moderate pace for their great friend Johannes Brahms. of contamination you might find kinds of plastics, are not accepted in 2 miles through forest and open For more information about the that your recycling won’t be picked the recycling because the material is meadow. RSVP at vivavilla- concert, please contact Anthony up by the collection company, or low-grade, low-value, and difficult [email protected] or 503-746- Catalan at anthony.catalan@pcc. the entire load might get rejected to recycle. This includes things like 5082 edu or call 971-722-7866, or go to at pcc.edu/musicrc or the Series and sent to the landfill instead. “clamshells” (hinged plastic con- Thursday Night Social Contamination makes the recycling tainers that hold produce like salad Facebook page. process less efficient and more -ex or berries), to-go containers, plastic Thursday, January 16, cups, etc. Other items are not ac- 6 pm. Ernesto’s Italian pensive because extra time, energy, Restaurant, 8544 SW and labor are required to remove cepted because they are made of Apple Way. and dispose of contamination. And multiple materials that are very dif- RSVP at vivavil- if some of those non-recyclable ficult to separate from each other. [email protected] items make it through the sorting For example, disposable coffee cups or 503-746-5082. are not accepted because they have process, contaminated recycling Village Forum can cause a lot of environmental a liner that prevents the liquid from problems when it is exported to soaking through that can’t be easily Monday, January 20, 2-3 pm. Fireside Room, Page 10 Cedar Mill News January 2020 Business News, continued from page 2 The Ackerly public Touchmark public events events All listed events are open to the Touchmark in the West Hills in- public, but do require an RSVP— vites the public to participate in the call 503-350-3400. The Ackerly is following complimentary events. located at 11795 NW Cedar Falls To attend, RSVP to 503-954-1640. Drive across from the Timberland Touchmark is located adjacent to Center. Southwest Barnes and Leahy roads Senior Fitness Class Read The News online: at 840 SW Touchmark Way. Wednesday, January 8, 22, cedarmillnews.com 2020 Trip to Ireland February 5, 2-2:45 pm Tuesday, January 7, 12 pm Fitness class geared toward 55+ Is exploring Ireland on your age group. Focus is stretch, strength bucket list? Here’s your opportu- and maintaining or increasing nity to hear from Premier World mobility and balance. Discovery about all the fun planned Seller’s Market Seminar for this April trip. Saturday, January 11, 10:30 am Parkinson’s Support Group Downsizing, Packing, Mov- Wednesday, January 8, 5:30 pm ing—Great tips and strategies. Real This support group meets the Estate—What is the market doing? second Wednesday of each month When is the best time to sell your and is open to those living with home? Drinks and bites provided. Parkinson’s as well as family mem- Infinity Rehab Wellness Talk bers or friends. Thursday, January 30, 1 pm Art Presentation: Meet the Artist Water – The Key Nutritional Thursday, January 9, 7 pm Component Do you know the health benefits of proper hydration? Do you know what dehydration is and how it can be harmful to you? Are you drinking enough water? Not sure? Then come to this month’s Infinity Rehab Wellness Talk to learn all about Younie’s “Ardea Heroias” is among the the importance of water to you commissioned artwork on display at and your health! Touchmark. Cornell Family Wesley Younie is a Portland Dental announces artist inspired by the natural world merger around us. Using patterns, glitter, Randall Freed DMD, longtime fake plants, and gold leaf, he wants Cedar Mill dentist, announces a to take viewers on an adventure. He merger with the practice of his will share what inspires him along daughter, Lindsay Freed Brown, with some of his recent work. He whose office is next door to his at believes, “As the natural world con- 12887 NW Cornell. The merger will tinues to disappear, we need to save provide extended office hours and a and respect our natural places.” wider variety of dental services and Lunch and Learn: Healthy Eating technologies. Monday, January 13, 11:30 am Connect with them at cornellfa- It’s widely understood that milydental.com or 503-646-9687. nutrition plays a significant role in Village Gallery of health and disease. Students from the National University of Naturo- Arts pathic Medicine will share the new- For more details and informa- est information about diets, healthy tion on any of these events, please eating for older adults, and how to check our website or call the Gal- eat to support your health. lery at 503-644-8001. The Gallery Caregiver Dementia Support is located in the east end of the Group building that houses the Cedar Mill Wednesday, January 22, 5:30 pm Library, at 12050 NW Cornell. This supportive group of indi- Second Sunday Artist Reception viduals meets the fourth Wednes- Sunday, January 12, 2-4 pm day of each month to share the Come meet the artists and enjoy challenges of living with and caring refreshments while browsing the for someone who has dementia. new show! The featured artist is Kathryn Oliver-Garnett using watercolor and pen and ink. The Cedar Mill News January 2020 Page 11 featured artisan is Teresa (Terry) Altered Book Blackout Poetry Marie Misley, who does mixed me- Workshop dia using repurposed materials for Saturday, January 18, 10-3 pm mosaics, stained glass, jewelry, and Beginner level. Please bring a variety of other items. Member your lunch to maximize workshop artists are invited to submit works classroom time. In this one-day work- shop, Virginia Sumner will help you explore a variety of techniques to alter old and outdated hardback books you have salvaged for this exciting artistic endeavor. Blackout poetry gives each altered book a new life full of meaning by selectively adding illustrations and removing text. Bring a variety of the supplies you have on hand or wish to work with, Watercolor by Featured Artist Kathryn including 2-3 hard or soft back Oliver-Garnett books. For complete supply list and further suggestions, please in acrylic for the January Media see website or call the Gallery. Focus Wall. Paint Birds in Watercolor Children’s Shodo Classes Wednesdays, January 15, 22, 29, Mondays, January 13, 20, and 27 or February 5, 12, and 19, 9:30-12:30 February 3, 10, and 24, 4:30-6 pm or pm or 6-9 pm 6:30-8 pm All levels welcome—a wonderful Kids can express their creativity time to continue and add to your and build concentration by writing watercolor skills! Learn to paint and drawing using Japanese Cal- birds in watercolor using traditional ligraphy techniques. Children ages techniques with Mary Burgess. 6-14 will learn the basics of how to Classes will focus on bird features write Japanese or English charac- including faces, feet, feathers and ters with the calligraphy brush in interesting backgrounds. Classes their own style. Kids will be taught are built around specific exercises the fundamentals of the ancient and handouts are included to sup- Zen art of Shodo, which is not just port the concepts taught during the way of calligraphy, but also each session. Each student receives teaches concentration, meditative individual guidance and attention. calm and attention, and expression Email Mary Burgess for supply list: of oneself through the brush. Call [email protected]. Please or visit website for class supply list see website or call the Gallery for and more information. further details. Children’s Creative Reuse Art Jumpstart that Journal Workshop Class Saturday, February, 10-3 pm Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, and Beginner level. Shake off the 30 or February 6,13, 20, and 27, post-holiday and winter dol- 3:45-4:45 pm drums in this workshop, taught by Children ages 7-11 explore their Virginia Sumner, full of vibrant creative potential in a fun, playful color designed to jumpstart our and safe environment to learn vari- journals. Create quick backgrounds ous art techniques and create fun and interesting page layouts for craft projects. The class will focus your journals. We will work with on process rather than product. This Dyan Reaverly’s Dylusions line of allows students of varying skill levels ‘blendable acrylic paint’, ink sprays, the opportunity to explore their and creative journals. Layering, creativity in a low-pressure environ- blending, stenciling, and various ment. Your child will explore a journaling techniques will be used variety of art media depending upon to “Jumpstart that Journal.” Bring a the reuse/repurposing supplies avail- variety of the supplies you have on able. Our goal is to encourage each hand or wish to work with; please student to utilize the creative reuse see specific supply liston our web- (upcycling/repurposing) method site or call the Gallery. Please bring and create useful and beautiful items your lunch to maximize workshop from materials that would otherwise classroom time. be discarded. Our hope is for the For the complete list of classes, students to share this process with visit the Gallery website. their friends and family. Fieldstone