Like us on Facebook FREE for timely updates Sign up to get The News online: Cedar Mill News cedarmillnews.com/ Volume 18, Issue 10 October 2020 signup History in the News Election security in Washington County With all the confusion and con- election office or dropbox (13). Heritage trees at JQA Young House troversy surrounding the national Same question about the vote counting In the earliest photo we election, we wanted to check with process: What type/amount of security have of the John Quincy Washington County about how will be at the site (Elections office Adams Young House on they are ensuring the safety of our where the counting is happening)? Cornell, you can see a fruit own voting process. Here are the Understandably, it is critical that tree with a ladder propped answers to our questions. security measures being under- up against it. That pear tree, How will the county handle any taken at the Elections office, and and the apple tree next to it, disruption to ballot collection? exactly what the Security Plan is, still stand next to the house! It depends on the level of “dis- not be divulged. Election Security The apple tree had a few ruption.” Some may require Law plans are exempt from disclosure branches that were very Enforcement officers to get involved; under the public records law. A close to the house. Cedar some may be of a less dangerous county’s written Election Security Mill Historical Society nature, where the advice is to “wait” plan has to be filed with the Secre- (CMHS) Board Member until it is safe to move to the box to tary of State Elections Division by Robert Dupuy, and our deposit or collect the ballots. January 31 each year. The security advisor Michael Panhorst, Who would be called if there are plan may be updated as necessary were concerned that they people trying to prevent access to during the year but all updates have could damage the roof. ballot drop boxes, for example? to be submitted to the Secretary of Rather than just cut It would start with contacting State Elections Division. down the apple tree, as the Law Enforcement agency that How are you vetting those who will some had suggested, we come and go from the Elections office enlisted the help of Badger Tree Service, who donated when the counting is underway? trees can survive in spite of that if their time and expertise in pruning Anyone who enters into the non- the rest of the tree is healthy. If it the branches that were problematic. public area of the Elections Office can’t be saved, we will try to propa- We are also working with must sign a log. If they are “observ- gate some cuttings. Wouldn’t that be Bartlett Tree Service (formerly Col- ing,” they must sign an extra waiver a great fundraiser? lier) since they are as well. The pear tree is experts at main- We sincerely hope and expect probably a Bartlett, taining heritage has jurisdiction where the drop that things will go smoothly here. and has delicious fruit trees. We were box is located. After Law Enforce- We trust our process and the people fruit, although scheduled to meet ment is notified, contact the County who run it here in Oregon, and it’s it needs regular with them just as Election Office to make Election been painful to hear misinforma- spraying because the big windstorm Officials aware of what is happen- tion being spread about what has of pests. We’re not followed by the hor- ing. ORS 260.695(3) provides that become an Oregon tradition! sure what type of rible fire season hit, a person “may not obstruct an en- A list of library-adjacent ballot apple tree we have, and they asked to trance of a building in which ballots collection centers is available here. but maybe someone reschedule for obvi- are issued or a place designated for Additional drop boxes are listed on more knowledgeable ous reasons! the deposit of ballots.” This is effec- the Washington County Elections can identify it by the We aren’t sure tive October 14, 2020 through the website. More election information photo of the apples? election. So, it is against the law to on page 4. that the tree can be saved. It has a Continued on page 6 large bole, but Bartlett says old apple prevent access to a ballot drop box, Park News and if somebody does it, the police or sheriff should be called. THPRD proposes pedestrian bridge to cross Highway 26, link Or trying to vandalize them? segments of Westside Trail Vandalizing a ballot box is defi- Tuesday, October 20, 6-8 pm, online connect the Westside Trail from Park & Recreation District will offer nitely a crime, so the police should meeting SW Greenbrier Parkway to NW a community-wide survey to collect be called if anyone witnesses this A meeting was held on Septem- Cornell Road through the BPA public input, and will host a Virtual happening, and then contact the ber 30 to present powerline right- Community Meeting specifically Elections Office. ORS 260.695(11- the upcom- of-way behind for community input and questions. 13) prohibits multiple things, in- ing Westside the industrial One of the goals of the current cluding willfully defacing, remov- Trail Bridge over area on Science project is to identify potential ing, altering or destroying a posted Highway 26 study Park Drive. The funding sources for the design and election notice (11), or election and hear from meeting was construction of the bridge. equipment or supplies, or breaking landowners and recorded and Visit the project webpage for the seal or open any sealed package other stakehold- can be viewed the link to join the meeting, and containing election supplies (12), ers. When it is on YouTube for updates on the project and the prohibits attempting to collect completed, it will here. Tualatin public input opportunities,. voted ballots within 100 feet of any The proposed bridge location Page 2 Cedar Mill News October 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] Wine tastings at The Email us if you are interested about state or local government, October 22-November 18: Lori Wine Cellar in volunteering next season, being contact the Small Business Advocacy McLaughlin: Check website for a sponsor, or helping in another Team or visit their website. further details as date arrives. Thursday, October 8, 12-5:30 pm, 525 NW Saltzman Road. way: you can reach us at ourcmfm@ Congratulations! Jurors’ picks: gmail.com. We really appreciate Holistic Pet annual The Wine Cellar is offer- sale Watercolor Society of ing Thirsty Thursday to-go wine you, and we will see you all in 2021! Oregon (WSO), Fall Saturday, November 7, 10 am-6 pm, Exhibition tastings! To participate, select the CMBA meeting 13567 NW Cornell Road. tasting(s) that interest you and Tuesday, October 12, 12 pm via Holistic Pet has moved our an- Tuesday-Saturday, October register online at portlandwinecel- Zoom nual sale from August to November 2-November 29, Chehelam Cultural lar.com under the Thirsty Thursday The Cedar Mill Business As- Center, 415 E Sheridan Street 7. We will be celebrating surviving Eight of our members’ artworks tab. Pick up your wine samples sociation is continuing our monthly COVID-19 as a small business with on the day of the tasting, take the Speaker/Networking meetings were juried into this exhibition, a sale on all foods we carry for dogs which will be held at the Parrish samples home, and pour into your online through Zoom! Our guest and cats! We will also be raising glasses! You may also join our live for October is Patrick Lyons, Gallery. The show can also be 30-minute Zoom tasting at 6 pm! a professional speaker, writer, viewed online at the WSO website We offer a 2 oz. tasting flight and coach and consultant for New at watercolorsocietyoforegon.org. a 4 oz. tasting flight. Each flight will Legends Now. Lyons helps The members in the show are: Mary include five samples of wine (for a people and companies achieve Burgess, Leslie Dugas, Laura Hop- total of 10 or 20 oz.). 2 oz. tasting more than ever before, and his per, Britt McNamee, Phyllis Meyer, flights are the ideal size for one per- guidance stems from one foundation- money for a local charity by having Rose West, Sandra Takabayashi and son and the 4 oz. flight is best suited al belief: there is absolute greatness raffle baskets available. Customers Liz Walker. for two. October 8: The Uncommon inside each and every one of us. can get one raffle ticket for every 2020 BAM! (Beaverton (& Delicious) Red Wines of Oregon With expertise in strategic $2 they donate. Winners of the $75 Arts Mix) Virtual Show Additional details here. execution, strategic planning, value baskets will be announced on and Sale Season ending leadership development and creat- November 8! Twelve of our members’ ing world-class culture by design, Village Gallery of artworks were juried into this soon for Cedar Mill Lyons gives people and companies show! See it Farmers Market the tools to unleash that greatness Arts all throughout Saturdays, through October 10, 9 personally, professionally, and Featured October at www. am-2 pm, NW Cornell Rd & Murray organizationally. He has 25 years of Artist/Artisan: BeavertonOre- After a successful (and crazy) experience and a wealth of knowl- Sue Selbie: Book gon.gov/BAM. season, it is hard to believe that the edge, helping individuals, teams artist and paper The members in 2020 Farmers’ Market is almost and organizations get unstuck to cut designer. Sue’s this show are: over. Our last market date is Octo- execute and reach their goals. love of color and Rebecca Benoit, ber 10, and we are amazed by how CMBA Members will receive the nature began at a Teal Buehler, Sue much we have accomplished to- Zoom link through our Monthly young age, when Girard, Sherry gether. Our wonderful community E-Blast, so stay tuned! We invite she was wander- Hanson, Chris makes this market happen—thank guests to two free visits at no ing the British Kondrat, Phyllis you for coming out to the Cedar charge. Please contact our admin, countryside. Meyer, Marcia Mill Farmers Market every week to Chelsea, at admin@cedarmillbiz. She now enjoys Petty, Jo Reimer, support our fantastic local farmers com to receive the Zoom link and translating her Debbie Teeter, and vendors! Please continue to meeting information. For more photographs of Ellen Van Horn, visit them and stay safe! information about the Cedar Mill Portland and the and Liz Walker. Business Association, please visit Pacific Northwest into multi-layered Sue Selbie: Canopy “Art To Go” The Cedar Mill News © 2020 our website at cedarmillbiz.com. project grant 3D paper cuts—as awarded: Published monthly by Free Small Business seen in this show’s example, “Can- Cedar Mill News LLC Training & Resources opy.” Over the last few months, she Village Gallery of Arts applied 3270 NW Kinsley Terrace for and was awarded a Beaverton The Small Business Advocacy has spent time playing with color Online: cedarmillnews.com Arts Emerging Opportunities Team regularly conducts free, and pattern on paste paper, creating Copy Editor: John Ramey Grant to fund our free “Art to Go” educational seminars online. These several new notebooks and journals Managing Editor: Genevieve Coblentz project. Beaverton Mayor Denny seminars are available for anyone to for the current show. You can see Editors: Cami Villanueva, Cheryll Miller, Doyle mentioned our project as part attend. Recordings of presentations more of her work at greenstitch.com Vicky Siah, Sue Wendel of the Mayor’s Message in the “Your are available on our YouTube chan- and on Instagram @greenstitchpdx. Paper Distribution: Mark Lewis City” publication for September/ nel. Register to participate in a live Website production: Georgia Stanley Big, Bold Paintings in the October. Check back on our website webinar online. Publisher/Editor: Virginia Bruce Window to see how this grant will be used Learn about topics ranging from 503-803-1813 September 10-October 21: Chris to support various groups over the Covid-19 resources for businesses to [email protected] Kondrat: This is a mixed media coming months in our community! the difference between independent Opinions expressed in this piece called “Snowmelt Revisited.” Village Gallery of Art offers in contractors and employees. Doing publication are not necessarily It includes watercolor, stamping, person and online classes! If you are those of its advertisers. business from home? Check out the collage, and acrylic accents. interested in learning more about Printing courtesy of webinar on Business Licenses and Pacific Office Automation. October 8-November 18: Terry these classes, go to villagegallery- Home Occupations. Web hosting courtesy of Misley: Check website for further arts.org/. Spire Technlogies. If you have questions or concerns details as date arrives. Cedar Mill News October 2020 Page 3 CPO news September meeting recap form to county code. by Vicky Siah The site is next to a protected CPO 1 October wetland, and the station will gener- meeting CPO 1 attendees met Lt. Ed Rawlinson, the new lieutenant ate traffic, noise, and light pollu- 7-9 pm, via Zoom (link will be on the for the Bethany/Cedar Mill area. tion in addition to the potential for county’s page soon) He discussed package theft and damage to the wetland from runoff. It’s an election-palooza! We’re incidences of car break-ins, as well Most of the neighbors who attended bringing you information about as what police are doing to combat opposed the development, but that many of the local issues and candi- these crimes. may not prevent the county from dates that will be on your ballots, THPRD’s Brian Yourstone approving it. set to start arriving after October followed with information about Comments from the meeting 14. Read the excellent summary our athletic center reopenings and how will become part of the development intern, Vicky Siah, compiled for us THPRD is supporting BSD K-5 application. Until it’s submitted to on page 4, and then attend with your students with enrichment pro- the county, there’s no official way questions for the candidates and grams. This segued into BSD news to comment, but we’ll update this those on both sides of the measures. from Leah Biado-Luis, a coordina- article if we get more information. We know that the main event tor of Safe Routes to School. BSD Partition and additional this time is huge, but you’ll likely continues encouraging students to dwelling be more affected by the results of exercise safely. A development application has local elections. Here’s your chance CPO 1 Chair Virginia Bruce been submitted to Washington to understand the issues and meet is serving on the Saltzman Road County for a partition of the lot at the candidates. Democracy starts Project Advisory Committee which the southeast corner of NW 111th at home! is gathering public comment on and Rainmont. The existing house As usual, we’ll start with Com- the options to realign a dangerous will be retained and a new house munity Briefings (as available: portion of Saltzman Road (see Sheriff; THPRD; TVFR & BSD) but article page 6). She also shared we have a lot to get through so that survey results for the proposed will be brief. right turn lane at Cornell and Next we’ll hear from Lisa DuPré, Barnes. She then summarized Public Affairs and Communica- the appeal over slip lanes for tions Coordinator for Washington the Walker-Murray intersection County Administrative Office, with overhaul. (See Road News) an update on ballot collection boxes In addition to these road and other details about how our updates, ODOT representatives county votes. Matt Freitag and Hope Estes Then each candidate will have outlined the transfer of a Cor- five minutes to ask for our vote, nelius Pass Road sto ODOT. A with 10 minutes total for ques- fact sheet on this jurisdictional tions from the group. First Oregon change (and what it means for House District 33 Representative the future of transportation) candidates: Dick Courter & Maxine can be found here. will be built east of it, according Dexter. Then Metro Council Posi- CPO 1 member Fran Warren to the proposal. A Neighborhood tion 5: Mary Nolan & Chris Smith, presented her work on saving natu- Meeting was held in August. followed by Tualatin Soil & Water ral areas in the county, including Comments on the application Conservation District at-large Posi- the recent LCDC injunction. To will be accepted once the applica- tion 2: Kieran Sikdar, Casey Storey, join or learn more about the Sig- tion is published by LUT. Visit this & Dean Moberg. nificant Natural Resources (SNR) page and find CasefileL2000238 # . Pam Treece, our Washington Committee, email fran.warren@ County Commissioner, will explain frontier.com. the two proposed amendments to To close the meeting, Senior Writer’s Mill the County Charter – changing the Deputy District Attorney Allison Sunday, October 18, 1-3 pm, via way Commissioners salaries are cal- Brown spoke on changes to Or- culated; and removing “Ordinance Zoom egon’s defense attorney teams and Cedar Mill Writers’ Mill is Season.” There will be time for gave a presentation on elder/vulner- questions afterwards. No organized continuing to zoom into monthly able adult abuse. meetings. This month we’ll be opposition has come forward. Watch the meeting on Facebook. Finally, a Metro representative joined by Joe Biel from Microcosm will explain the Metro Transporta- Proposed Gas station at Publishing, who will introduce us tion Measure. Opposing groups West Union and 185th to the small publisher worldview. have been invited. If they attend we A Neighborhood Meeting was Whether you’re writing for fun, will need to extend the meeting to held via zoom on October 1 so the family, or profit, this will be your 9:15 pm. developer of the proposed Chevron chance to get the inside track on The meeting will be on zoom, Station could tell neighbors about how to write well and present your and also streamed live on the CPO his project and hear comments. writing well. Everyone is welcome. 1 Facebook page. If you can’t attend The initial development proposal Email admin@portlandwrit- the meeting but have questions for was withdrawn, but Robert Barman ersmill.org or contact the librar- any of our participants, send them and his colleagues have revised the ian at Cedar Mill library for more to [email protected] before proposal. It still requires several information (including a zoom link the meeting. variances because it doesn’t con- nearer the time). Page 4 Cedar Mill News October 2020 November 2020 Election notes laws that will boldly address climate change, systemic racism, reproduc- by Vicky Siah, CMN intern suggests my opponent supports the tive freedom, firearm violence, Voter pamphlets will be released Super Majority agenda by muddy- income inequality, and worker’s during the first week of October, ing the waters and not respecting rights. We must do what is right for but to help make voting informa- voices of all Oregonians. people, keeping in mind those who tion more accessible, Cedar Mill Is this what you want in your have been marginalized the most, News has compiled information on State Representative? I will listen, as we move forward together with key measures and positions on the work for—and with—you while courage and compassion to make 2020 general ballot for those in the analyzing every legislative bill Oregon a better place for all of us to Cedar Mill area. before me to make certain each is thrive.” The importance of voting cannot constitutional, fiscally responsible be stressed enough—as one of the and fair to all Oregonians. Had Metro Council most important civic duties, voting Enough? Eliminate super-majority candidates: District 5 in the November general elections rule. Bring balance to the Oregon Each Metro Councilor serves a carves Oregon’s future. Every voice Legislature. Choose Dick Courter four-year term. Cedar Mill is split counts towards progress, and on the for State Representative HD 33.” between Districts 4 and 5, and this ballot, the diverse perspectives of More information about Dick November, candidates Chris Smith Oregon voters create tangible im- Courter and his positions can be and Mary Nolan are running for pacts. Prospective voters have until found at dickcourter.com. the District 5 Councilor position. October 13 to register in-person, Maxine Dexter is a pulmonary Chris Smith is an experienced through mail, or online. and critical care doctor with Kaiser transportation activist and a Permanente, and she is serving as dedicated member of the Portland District 33 State the sitting District 33 State Representatives Planning Representative. As a Demo- and Sus- The Oregon Legislature consists crat, she is fighting for health tainability of the Senate and House of Rep- care reform, gun violence Commis- resentatives. Oregon State Repre- prevention, increased school sion sentatives are elected to two-year funding, union support, and (PSC). terms, and the District 33 House women’s reproductive rights. His cam- seat is up for election in Novem- Addressing climate change, paign is ber. The two candidates are Dick she seeks to reduce pollution oriented Courter and Maxine Dexter. and advocate for margin- around Dick Courter is a professional alized communities, and com- consulting forester and a member toward equitable housing, she bating of the plans to end mortgage de- climate Republican duction for families in the change— Party. His top 5% income bracket. he is campaign Additional information shifting Read The News online: aims to about Dexter’s campaign can be public favor towards cycling and increase found at maxinefororegon.com cedarmillnews.com public transportation; simultane- govern- “On June 14, I was humbled ously advocating for bike lanes and ment to be appointed to complete transit projects. transpar- Representative Mitch Green- He says, “Waking up to deep ency and lick’s term, serving HD33. brown smoke occluding the view promote Since then, I have served in two from my apartment left me with the voices special sessions, supporting deep sadness and fear: sadness for of Orego- police accountability measures, those who had lost more than just nians. If education funding, balancing the view from their home, and fear voted in, the state budget, COVID relief, knowing this is just the beginning. Courter will add political power to and more. If elected November 3, I It wasn’t just poor land manage- the Minority Party in the House of will bring ment that stoked these fires, Representatives. my years of it was climate change. Courter released a statement experience “We must acknowledge on his campaign: “My opponent as a Kaiser climate change, but it’s not on September 4, 2020 wrote ‘… Perman- enough to simply acknowl- last weekend, Portland witnessed ente physi- edge—there has to be action a white-supremacy-fueled wave of cian as and responsibility. We must violence intended to antagonize well as my elect public officials who and demean our community’s business will fight for comprehensive powerful calls for racial justice…’ experience climate policy.“ This rally was well advertised as as Chair of Chris Smith has been an support for our President. Never the Board active climate champion for was it promoted to ‘antagonize and/ of our years. He has and will con- or demean’. This first amendment medical tinue to fight fossil fuel in- rights of free speech rally report- group to help make comprehensive frastructure, prioritize and improve edly numbered 10,000 persons healthcare reform a reality. As a transit justice, and provide safe and occupying 3,500 parading vehicles mother and a progressive woman, accessible biking and walking infra- spanning 16 miles. This comment I am also fervently supportive of structure as a Metro Councilor. Vot- Cedar Mill News October 2020 Page 5 ing is the easiest step to beginning negotiating skills and collaborative directors. The SWCD provides tech- family farms continue producing our fight against climate change. approach, and a deft capacity for nical, financial, and educational the healthful local produce sold at More information about Smith can convening competing interests in assistance to help people voluntarily farmers’ markets. be found at chrisformetro.com. productive problem-solving. conserve natural resources, empha- The three candidates running Mary Nolan is campaigning on In the House, she achieved leg- sizes sustain- for this position are the theme of delivering big progres- islation to protect renters, promote ability, and Dean Moberg, Kieran sive change. She highlights her pre- affordable housing construction, works to create Sikdar, and Casey vious executive experience and her increase minimum wage, support a productive Storey. accomplishments during 12 years as small business growth and assure environment Dean Moberg State Representative to demonstrate family-friendly workplace protec- for Washington prioritizes listening her effectiveness. Nolan details her tions. Nolan launched Portland’s County. SWCD to the Oregon com- past contributions to Oregon: curbside recycling system, ex- programs have munity on environ- “Mary Nolan, former State panded Oregon’s bottle bill and helped clean mental decisions and Representative empowered alternative up the Tualatin serving all residents and electronics fuel start-ups to reduce River, reduced in conservation proj- executive, has greenhouse gases. the threat of ects. His campaign the experience, Alongside politics, she wildfire in focuses on protecting temperament founded and led a our forests, complex ecosystems. and dedication NASA-awarded profit- and helped Continued on page 8 we need on able avionics design and ensure that Metro. Through- manufacturing company out her career, in Hillsboro. She aims to she negoti- bring this collaborative ated and enacted energy and focus on ac- landmark laws countability to Metro.” for balanced land More information about use protections Nolan can be found at (conservation and development), nolanformetro.com. government accountability, voting Tualatin Soil & Water rights, habitat preservation, public District Board Position At- safety, climate-friendly transporta- Large No. 2 tion improvements, college scholar- The Tualatin SWCD serves all ships, and retirement security. She is of Washington County and is led broadly acknowledged for superior by a seven-person unpaid board of Page 6 Cedar Mill News October 2020 Development News History, continued from page 1 CMHS would be happy to work Karla Heights ready CVS opening next month to build of the offices TheKarla Heights subdivision that will be on McDaniel is progressing. A built on the neighbor writes, “I admit I really second floor like the new sidewalks out of our of “building neighborhood and into Ridge Way C” have been neighborhood. Getting lots of use leased to pro- out of it. (Hey, at least we got some- fessionals. with a few neighborhood fruit-tree thing out of this deal!)" lovers to do a better job of car- He continued, “Model home ing for both trees. We will need to building will begin this week. For The roadwork to create a new coordinate with the Park District those playing along at home that will entrance into the new Milltowner Cedar Mill Elementary because they own the property, but be on lots 6 and 7. (There is a map of Center from Cornell, and provide a Chipotle Fundraiser please get in touch if you’d like to the lots on the signage in the Karla right turn lane from Cornell west- help. Contact us at info@cedarmill- Monday, October 5, 4-8 pm Heights neighborhood.) Fences bound to Saltzman is well under- history.org. Make dinner a selfless act by should occur in the next few weeks way, as those who have been caught We look forward to resuming joining us for a fundraiser to sup- but there is no definitive date for in the traffic are well aware. the Cedar Mill Cider Festival next port Cedar Mill PTC. Tell the ca- this yet. Remaining sidewalks will The parking lot for the new store year! Maybe by then we’ll be able to shier you’re supporting the cause to be poured as the houses are built. was being paved last week, and CVS produce our own hard cider from make sure that 33% of the proceeds Remaining houses will be built likely will take over finishing the interior the fruit! depending on buyer interest as the of the store soon. We weren’t able to will be donated to Cedar Mill PTC. Mystery plaque first homes are sold.” reach them NEW! Order online for pick- for confir- up—use code 969PRAX before A neighbor found this plaque mation, but checkout in ‘promo’ field. Orders in her attic, and called us to see if the last we placed on Chipotle.com or through we wanted it for the CMHS history heard they the Chipotle app for pickup using collection. We were happy to accept are expect- this unique code will be counted ing to open towards the fundraiser. “by Thanks- giving.” Still no word on other retail- ers, but a few

Musical Benches Tualatin Valley Creates (TVC), cal sounds! Thanks to the support title suggests, people can sit on Washington County Oregon’s of County Commissioners, TVC them and make musical sounds too. leading arts service organization, is was awarded capital funds in early 15 artists submitted proposals. The working to grow the region’s public 2020 to commission four new works review panel, comprised of repre- art portfolio with a delightful new in what is being called a “Musical sentatives from the four districts twist—music-making seating—lit- Benches Public Art Collection.” where the artwork will be installed it, but nobody we’ve talked to knows erally benches that can make musi- TVC worked closely with regional (Beaverton, Tigard, Forest Grove, where it came from. Does it look stakeholders in- and Cedar Mill) paid special at- familiar? Can you help us figure that cluding Beaver- tention to the manner in which the out? Contact us at info@cedarmill- ton Downtown bench would actually be “played” history.org. Association, on; whether plunked, bonked, and/ Join the CMHS Board! Tigard Down- or cranked. The panelists remarked We’re still looking for folks inter- town Alliance, that they wanted each design to be ested in helping the effort to preserve Forest Grove Art clearly distinct from others. and share our history story. You Commission, TVC is excited to announce that don’t have to have lived here a long and Ackerly selected Oregon-based artists Jill time, or even to know a lot about at Timberland Torberson, Ben Dye, Jud Turner, our stories. But we do need folks in to develop the and Matt Burney will be fabricating the fields of finance, construction, scope of this col- their individual designs over the communications (website develop- lection. coming weeks. Installations of the ment, newsletters, etc.), and some The prem- new artwork, including pictures and experience serving on a non-profit ise behind the physical locations will be announced board is helpful too. But number new works are on TVC’s website tvcreates.org and one is enthusiasm and a bit of time that they are through social media @tvcreates. Ben Dye’s winning entry, “Tuned Tube Bench,” will be to work on the big project to restore “functional art” Contact Tualatin Valley Creates at installed somewhere in Cedar Mill. Tube ends can be the JQA Young House and tackle our that is dynamic, 503-567-1713 or [email protected] struck with provided paddles to produce 12 different many other projects. Contact us at unique, engag- to learn more, and visit our website notes—six low and six high, and seats four adults [email protected]. without interfering with instrument engagement. ing and, as the to learn what we do! Cedar Mill News October 2020 Page 7 Road News Saltzman project update business and her A public involvement process Neighborhood Coalition, He said farm would is underway to collect community the firm that builds the modular, be severely opinions on the proposed alterna- engineered bridge wouldn’t be able impacted by tives for improving the north end of to make something wide enough, the eastern Saltzman, between Bayonne at the but many people suggested that align- top of the ridge, to Laidlaw. the old alignment could handle ment. Her During the second meeting of the pedestrian and bike traffic, and no property is Project Advisory Committee (PAC) turn lanes would be required on the currently up we learned more about the two bridge, so that question is still open. for sale and alignments and the consequences That method would be cheaper than a developer of each on the neighboring homes a site-built bridge. had made and the environment. There is about One reason that many of the Neighbors noticed some asphalt patches on the sidewalk in an offer, but a 100 ft. drop in elevation for each committee members, and several of front of Auto Zone. LUT says, “PGE is doing some prep work it has been alternative. The proposed eastern the people attending as guests, prefer for installing a new transformer. The asphalt is temporary; withdrawn. route would be similar to the exist- the western alignment is that it will the sidewalk will be reinstalled according to County It is ing alignment, crossing Ward Creek line up with 130th to the north of standards when the work is complete.” also clear with a new wildlife-friendly culvert, Laidlaw. CPO 7 members pushed to 30 and NW Newberry Road will be from the more-detailed drawings while the western plan would ensure a path for a collector to the removed. provided at this meeting that the require a bridgs to cross Bronson north was in place prior to the homes Multnomah County thanks road house on the east side of Saltzman, Creek and the associated flood plain. built north of Laidlaw. It’s almost users for their patience during the near Bayonne, would have to be The cost estimates continue to be inevitable that Multnomah County, closure. The Oregon Department demolished to make way for the refined, with the eastern proposal north of the county line, will be of Transportation will be taking eastern route. costing around $10.6 million, and developed at some point in the future, jurisdiction for the road between Tualatin Hills Park and Highway 26 and Highway 30 by Recreation owns property on early 2021. both sides of Saltzman. While a THPRD person is on the com- Walker/Murray mittee, we haven’t heard much intersection appeal about their position. denied Additional meetings and The Beaverton Planning Com- topics will be on Wednesday, mission considered an appeal of the October 14: Review the draft decision to approve the county’s Alternative Evaluation Memo; proposed work to improve the and Wednesday, November intersection of Murray and Walker. 4: Make a recommendation The commission, after hearing from for Alternative to forward to Beaverton planners and the appel- the Board of Commission- lants, Beaverton Councilors Mark ers. There is time allotted for Fagin and Marc SanSoucie, voted public comments, so please unanimously to uphold the deci- plan to zoom in to learn more. sion. The appellants concern was Visit the Washington County with the slip lanes at the southeast The eastern alignment will require demolition of one home. page for zoom links, meeting and northwest corners of the large summaries, and more infor- intersection, because of pedestrian the western proposal coming in and to ignore a potential direct con- mation. Public comments can also and bicycle safety issues. around $21 million. The county has nection of Springville to Saltzman be submitted directly to Wash- said, “It’s likely that both align- with an offset is not a long-term solu- ington County staff: ben_lively@ ments will need additional revenue tion. Several neighbors in Bethany co.washington.or.us funding. Likely funding sources Ridge object to the western alignment could include future MSTIP or because of traffic concerns, but the Cornelius Pass Road reopens NW Cornelius Pass Road reopened to traffic on Septem- ber 29, after an 11-week closure to complete safety improve- PDX Concierge ments between Highway 30 PDX Concierge is a free grocery and NW Skyline Blvd. For delivery service for the elderly, im- information on the safety munocompromised, and disabled. improvements, visit: multco.us/ In continuing to help the com- The western alignment lines up with 130th, but is more expensive to build. munity, they are currently selling Eliminating the center turn lane and bike/ped facilities could save on costs. cornpass. No additional road closures brand new T-shirts to raise money TDT funding, but as you know the future of 130th as a collector has been or lane closures are planned. to support the firefighters and first- need far outweighs the available on the books since 2004. For the next two weeks the contrac- responders who are working hard funding!” The group heard from the owner tor will be removing construction to keep our community safe during County Engineer Ben Lively of Blueberry Hollow, the small signs and completing landscaping these wildfires in Oregon and sur- addressed the alternative bridge farm at the corner of Laidlaw and work outside of the roadway. A rounding areas. construction proposed by Bethany Saltzman. She mentioned that her temporary traffic signal at Highway Check out their online store for more details. pdxdeliver.com/store. Page 8 Cedar Mill News October 2020 Election, continued from page 5 to these resources. By expanding Tualatin SWCD’s It would be an honor to continue outreach, he seeks to reduce Or- to help the district fulfill its mission egon’s carbon footprint. Moberg of creating a sustainable, just, and is a strong advocate for equity, productive Washington County. inclusion, and diversity in SWCD, For more information about me, stating: please visit: www.linkedin.com/in/ “The SWCD helps Washington kieransikdar/.” County residents volun- Casey tarily conserve natural Storey has resources. I recently retired provided the after 35 years as a USDA Cedar Mill soil conservationist. Most News with of my career was in Wash- a campaign ington County, working statement: closely with the SWCD. I “As a can- am now a volunteer for the didate for the SWCD, serving as an Asso- at-large posi- ciate Director, a member of tion #2 on the the Budget Committee, and Tualatin Soil a member of the Oak Preservation and Water Conservation District, Committee. Mr. Storey is excited to represent I support local family farms and urban and rural constituents in forests, practical, effective conser- Washington County. Mr. Storey Read The News online: vation in rural and urban areas, will provide the board with a voice cedarmillnews.com healthy soil, clean water, resilient representing County residents who forests, greenhouse gas reduction; value programs focused on sustain- and actively ensuring justice, diver- able local agricultural production, sity, equity, and inclusion in SWCD protection and enhancement of programs. I’m married to Sara Pas- local waterways, natural resource coe, a Nurse Practitioner at OHSU. enhancement and preservation, We have two adult daughters.” and educational opportunities for For more information on Dean residents. Moberg’s campaign, visit deanmo- Mr. Storey recognizes the berg.com. significant contribution Kieran that urban constituents of Sikdar has Washington County provide provided the to the TSWCD in fund- Cedar Mill ing from taxes and values News with the incredible richness a campaign of Washington County’s statement: agricultural economy. Mr. “For over Storey will strive to leverage 20 years, I and represent both of these have focused assets during his time with on sustain- the District. To serve him able natural in this mission, Mr. Storey resource management. I have de- brings a background in budget and signed and implemented green in- project management, an education frastructure projects that conserve in conservation and sustainability, water, reduce flooding, improve air and a love of what makes Washing- and water quality, increase shade, ton County a great place to live.” and provide habitat. I utilize Ho- listic Land Management to reduce Washington County soil erosion, improve water quality, Charter Amendments reduce flooding and fire risk, and Amendment to Section restore natural habitats. 30(e) of Washington In addition to being a father, I County Charter have been caring for my partner Section 30(e) sets the salary of who has suffered many health the chair at 80% of the circuit court challenges from exposure to envi- judge and the commissioner’s salary ronmental pollution. Her health at 40% of the salary of the chair. journey has further inspired me to This amendment seeks to replace create projects that value and pro- these guidelines with a five-member tect life in all forms by providing salary commission of independent clean air, land, and water for all, es- qualified HR professionals. This new pecially those community members commission would then decide upon who have historically lacked access salaries (of the chairs and commis- Cedar Mill News October 2020 Page 9 sioners) by January 1 of every odd Constitution would allow lawmak- legalization of psilocybin and the “Get Moving 2020” year. Voting “no” indicates that the ers to pass laws limiting campaign creation of an Oregon Psilocybin transportation project current chair and commissioner sal- contributions, laws requiring Services Program (OPSP). OPSP Metro is proposing measure ary guidelines should remain. contribution information to be will be a regulatory program for the 26-218 to fund approximately 150 This measure will clear the way disclosed, and laws that require manufacture, possession, and ad- transportation projects. These proj- to possibly having all County Com- politicians to identify the spon- ministration of psilocybin to adults ects will be located in 17 corridors missioners to earn full-time pay for sor of advertisements. The current 21 years of age and older, following within Multnomah, Washington, the big job of running the county. Constitution prohibits these regula- a development period of two years. and Clackamas counties. Currently, Amendment to Section tions, but with a “yes” vote, this Packaging and labeling will be Metro is considering an additional 103 of Washington County amendment will affect laws enacted regulated with mandatory dosage light rail line between downtown Charter or approved on January 1, 2016 and requirements, and a sales tax will Portland and Washington County, Section 103 limits the time frame after. A “no” vote does not change be enacted on sold psilocybin prod- a regional bus network, bridge in which Washington County can the Oregon Constitution, and the ucts. A “no” vote means that the replacement and repair, sidewalks, hear a land use ordinance—the current system will remain as is. illegal categorization of psilocybin pedestrian crossings, off-street bik- county cannot hear a land use Measure 108: increasing will be retained. ing and walking facilities, and other ordinance until March 1, and an tobacco and e-cigarette Measure 110: traffic upgrades. ordinance cannot be adopted from tax decriminalizing controlled If the measure passes the Novem- November throughout February. Re- Revenue from the proposed tax substances ber general election, these programs moving this restriction would allow increase of tobacco and e-cigarette Measure 110 seeks to reclassify would be funded through taxes on Washington County to adopt and products will be used to fund most drugs and reduce the non- employers with over 25 employees amend these ordinances without Oregon Health Authority (OHA) commercial possession of drugs to a (local and state government is exempt time constraints. A “no” vote means programs. These programs include Class E violation. If measure 110 is from this taxation) starting in 2022. that the present land ordinance time the Medical Assistance Program, approved, drug addiction treatment Oregon employers would pay at a rate frame should not be amended. tobacco education, mental health centers and recovery programs less than or equal to 0.75% of their The artificial limits on Land Use services, and tribal healthcare. A would be created statewide by Octo- district payroll; from this tax revenue, ordinances causes undue pressure “no” vote will maintain ongoing tax ber 1, 2021. These services would be grants and allocations will be given to on staff and the community to pre- and funding rates. funded in part by marijuana taxes. local jurisdictions and transportation pare, understand, and comment on Voting “no” means that classifica- agencies. A “no” vote means that this Measure 109: regulatory taxation should not take place. these important county laws. program for psilocybin tions and marijuana tax dedication will not be changed. For more information on State Measures At present, psilocybin (a product Measure 26-218, Metro provides an of fungus) is a psychoactive sub- Measure 107: amendment Metro Regional overview and fact sheet at oregon- stance prohibited by federal and to Oregon Constitution measure metro.gov/public-projects/get- state law. A “yes” vote allows for the This amendment to the Oregon Measure 26-218: moving-2020. Page 10 Cedar Mill News October 2020 OHS and Immigrant Story collaborate to share immigrant experiences The Oregon Historical Society a Latinx student leadership club. (OHS) and The Immigrant Story Through MEChA, she also became (TIS) are proud to announce that involved in multicultural festivals a series of oral history interviews at her school, and introduced her with local immigrants are now school to traditional Nepali dances publicly available through the and foods. Ginshing started college OHS Digital Collections website. at Portland Community College The stories shared in these audio (PCC) on full scholarship in 2017, interviews cover a wide range of and plans to become a registered experiences and perspectives from nurse so that one day she can join around the globe. These individu- an organization like the Red Cross als, who have nearly all found their to help people in the aftermath of Support the local businesses that support home in Oregon, provide a glimpse disasters. at the variety of reasons that compel Another interview features a the News. They make it possible. Tell them people to immigrate: for safety, for conversation with Indian immi- you saw it in The Cedar Mill News! opportunity, for careers, for love. grant Prashant Ashok Kakad. Born Discussions between OHS and in Nasik, India, in 1982, Kakad’s TIS began in 2018 around finding father was an officer in India’s a suitable archive for The Immi- Air Force, but switched careers in grant Story’s original oral history the mid-1990s to become a police recordings. The Oregon Historical officer in Bombay. Kakad gradu- Society’s commitment to public ated from high school in Bombay access, substantial experience in 1999, and then attended the with oral history collections, and Institute of Chemical Technology existing infrastructure to preserve in Mumbai. He came to the United digital recordings made OHS a States in 2003 to attend Cornell natural home. These newly available University in Ithaca, New York, recordings are among the earliest where he earned a master’s degree recorded by The Immigrant Story. in polymer science in 2006 and More will be added to OHS Digital later moved to Hillsboro, Oregon to Collections over time. work at Intel. In 2009, he decided This agreement is part of a to leave Intel to pursue a career in larger partnership between the two music, and in 2010, he founded Jai organizations that also includes Ho! Dance Party and Bollywood public programs and a series of ex- Dreams Entertainment. hibitions in the Oregon Historical These candid conversations and Society’s museum. The first exhibit the others now available on OHS in this three-exhibit partnership, Digital Collections were initially DREAMs Deferred is currently on recorded so that TIS volunteer view in the downtown Portland journalists could write short biog- museum and closes on October 11. raphies of each person for The Im- This exhibit amplifies the voices of migrant Story’s website. Founded in undocumented immigrants from 2017 by Sankar Raman, a Bethany Mexico and Central America who resident, The Immigrant Story’s came to the United States as chil- mission is to “to document, narrate, dren or young adults and grew up and curate the stories of immi- navigating school, work, and social grants in order to enhance empathy life without official papers. and help promote an inclusive One of the recordings now community.” Its goal is to both live on OHS Digital Collections advance the national dialogue and features a 2017 interview with to dispel myths about new Ameri- Anisha Ginshing. In this interview, cans through strong, thoughtful Ginshing discusses her early life in narratives. a camp for Bhutanese refugees in For more information, contact Nepal. Immigrating to Idaho with [email protected]. her family at age nine, she goes on to share her experience learning Inside WashCo Radio English as a second language in Weekly broadcasts on KBOO elementary school and later moving 90.7 FM and KUIK 1360 AM to Portland where she attended Monday, October 5, Vision Ac- Parkrose High School. Throughout tion Network with Glenn Mont- her high school career, Ginshing gomery took multiple advance placement Monday, October 12, Measure courses and was involved in many 110 - Drug Decriminalization and extracurricular activities, including Addiction Treatment Initiative soccer, dance team, and MEChA, Monday, October 19, Encore: Cedar Mill News October 2020 Page 11 Mayor Jason Snider reduces pollution, and attracts ben- Monday, October 26, Beaverton eficial wildlife to your yard. These Mayor Election campaign classes are perfect for all levels of Each program is released on gardening enthusiasts! Monday on our site, and to our After registering, look for a subscribers. All programs are avail- confirmation email from EMSWCD able through podcast subscription, that will provide instructions on or direct on the website. For more how to access the Webinar. information, visit insidewashco.org. October and November classes include: Attracting Pollinators; Naturescaping Naturescaping Basics; Beneficial In- Workshops online sects; Urban Weeds; Native Plants; Now is the perfect time to learn Creating an Edible Landscape; Rain how to create your own attrac- Gardens 101. tive, low-maintenance landscape. Additional workshop dates and Attend a FREE online workshop to times are being added. Please check discover simple gardening practices back on this page shortly if you don’t find a date listed here that works for you. Our live webinars are a perfect way to attend a presentation with opportunities to ask your questions! We will make recordings from our upcoming Fall Workshops available soon. If you would like to watch a recording Raingardens are beautiful and prevent flooding from our Spring 2020 webinars, please email that will help you create a beauti- [email protected] or call (503) ful landscape that conserves water, 935-5368. “Beyond Voting: Elections and Campaign Financing” workshop Tuesday October 6, 6:30-8 pm. Voting as Constitutional right(?), Online via Zoom. Voting Security, Alternative Voting In this workshop, Donna Cohen Systems, Redistricting, Electoral (MLIS, MEd) will cover topics College, Campaign Financing, related to the electoral systems Tracking Money/Campaign and present specific ideas for bi- Finance Databases, and Public partisan civic/political engagement. Financing of Elections. Register via the event listing on the The Constitution: Fulfilling library website calendar at Library. Democracy’s Promise? CedarMill.org/Events, or you can register here. You will receive an October 15. 6-7:30 email the day before the workshop Registration link: https:// with information about joining the wccls.bibliocommons.com/ Zoom meeting. events/5f5fd0256b896d4500367356 Topics for the workshop include: Sponsored by Sherwood Public Library. Westview Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, October 20, 11 am-5 pm, checks are conducted at the door, Cedar Mill Rock Creek Center, and only donors are allowed in the 19180 NW West Union Road donation/waiting areas. Masks are Our blood shortage is becoming required (if donors do not have a increasingly desperate. Blood drives mask, the Red Cross will provide have been cancelled due to recent one) and blood donation is by ap- wildfires, COVID-19, and devastat- pointment only. ing hurricanes that hit the East Coast, Every donation is appreciated but the need for blood is always immensely, and your blood can save constant. We need your help—please up to three lives! For more informa- sign up to give blood here! tion on the October blood drive, The American Red Cross en- email Westview Red Cross Presi- sures a safe donation environment. dent Vicky Siah at vicky.p.siah@ Donated blood will be tested for gmail.com. COVID-19 antibodies, temperature