Like us on Facebook FREE for timely updates Sign up to get The News online: Cedar Mill News cedarmillnews.com/ Volume 12, Issue 4 April 2014 signup Featured Business He says that his experience with Another close call on Saltzman Pest Solutions LLC Milltown has helped him a lot in by Virginia Bruce fire were dispatched and the road By Virginia Bruce his new venture. “As a stockbroker, Neighbor and eyewitness Eliot was closed, with one line crossing Eric Ufer says his company, Pest I was more on my own. Working Sluyter reported, “During the Saltzman, one pole leaning into the Solutions LLC., “ex- with 30 volunteers and morning of April 1, a semi truck road, and one long line hanging ists to protect people hundreds of coaches hauling large equipment on a trailer into the road at eye-level.” and property, while in the club taught me came around the corner at the top Sluyter continued, “Earlier that being as green as can how to delegate, and of the Saltzman hill, heading north week, either the evening of March be.” They achieve that how to get people to (down the hill). A car goal by going beyond accept accountabil- was heading south (up the typical arsenal of ity for their work,” he the hill) either cutting poisons and “out of says. And one of his the corner or simply the box” remedies, associates at Milltown, staying in its lane. and studying the sci- Lisa Draper, is now his Either way, there was ence behind each pest problem. “We Office Manager. “Lisa took on the not enough room for strive to resolve the issues that are job of Registrar, which was critical the truck, and he had causing pests to become a problem,” to getting the club organized. Her to cut into the ditch. says Ufer. One of the company’s daughter was on my team. The way He hit a service pole latest ventures is to distribute owl she handled all the paperwork let and caused lines to fall nesting boxes to customers who me do my job in promoting the to the ground at my have large, wide open areas and team, recruiting families, and find- house (midway down rodent problems. Encouraging a ing opportunities.” the hill) affecting my growing owl population is a com- How does someone go from April 1 accident scene. Photo from Wa. Cty. Sheriff phone/internet/tv. The pletely “green” solution. trading stocks to eradicating pest same low-voltage lines 30th or early morning on the 31st, a Ufer was a fixture around problems? “My wife Stacey and heading south above the hill fell, car went off the road at the top of the Cedar Mill when he was involved I have some rental apartments crossing the road at the residence hill. They were heading north on with Milltown Soccer. In 2001, he in Bethlehem, PA. We acquired at 4605 NW Saltzman. Police and Continued on page 4 began coaching a team that his them when I found out that a new son Isaac was casino was going April 10 Area 93 open house on. Eventually, to be built on the he says, “The site of the old Area 93 transferred from working assumptions that will guide club was just Bethlehem Steel Multnomah County to Washington development of the community. falling apart.” plant. Once the County on January 1, 2014. In 2009, The public is invited to drop He had some casino went in, Multnomah County drafted a Con- by anytime between 4-7 pm in the extra time, since housing was very cept Plan for Area 93’s future urban Sunset High School Commons he had recently much in demand. development based on public input Area (next to cafeteria), 13840 NW stopped working Bethlehem went from open houses and workshops, Cornell Road. There are no formal as a stockbroker, from being a but the plan was never finalized. presentations planned. If you can’t so he took on very depressed Washington County has begun attend the open house, you can the job of club economy in the background work on the plan- also review the same information President. “I Rust Belt, to be- ning for the urban development of and complete an online comment was able to work ing prosperous. Area 93, building upon the plan- form on the project’s website, www. with the volun- But around 2006, ning work started by Multnomah co.washington.or.us/area93 between teers to create we began to have County. We want to hear from you April 10 and April 24. a more stable a horrible bedbug before going further. organization, infestation. At the open house, and to build a lot We had to do you can: Learn more more enthu- something, and I about the planning siasm for the really didn’t like process for Area 93 in club. We were A stuffed skunk sits on a shelf in the the idea of just Washington County; able to grow office to keep an eye on things. using poisons.” Review information the number of “I looked at about Area 93, includ- kids we served from 700 to 1500. the traditional pest control services ing its natural resources We partnered with the Timbers, we were using—lack of efficacy, and transportation and got some great opportunities safety, inconvenience to our ten- needs; Comment on the for the kids to attend games, meet ants, and exorbitant costs (both Concept Plan developed players, and have a lot more fun.” in lost revenues and sky-high pest through the Mult- He was President from 2009-2011, control charges)—and decided we nomah County process; and continued coaching until about could do better,” he said. Provide input about Continued on page 8 principles, goals, and a year ago. Multnomah County's 2009 Concept Plan Page 2 Cedar Mill News April 2014 Cedar Mill Business News 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] CMBA News Portland Audubon’s Backyard Hab- and many types of candy. In addi- Village Gallery News The Cedar Mill Business Associa- itat Program Coordinator, as she tion, a section of the frozen food Featured Artist: Sarah Soper, tion, along with Pip’s Frozen Yogurt discusses ways that you can provide bins carry back bacon, pork pies, April 8 - May 4. Soper is a Fine Arts and Gelato, held a very successful food, water, and shelter for birds and many other prepared British student majoring in photography fundraiser to benefit the homeless and other wildlife. From simple to delicacies. at Oregon College of Art and Craft. students at Sunset High School on elaborate, learn how to attract more Local Mountain Man Nut & She is this month’s featured artist at March 13.The community came out species diversity, which berry- Fruit Co. franchise for sale Village Gallery and will be showing producing shrubs are bird favorites, in great numbers on the mild March Our local Mt. Man Nut & Fruit her photography and fiber arts. and how to naturally provide three evening and showed their support by Co. distributor, Joanne Hollister, is For more information please seasons of nectar for humming- purchasing desserts and participat- placing her successful franchise up call the Gallery at 503-644-8001 or birds. Get inspired to attract more ing in a silent auction. for sale. After 6 1/2 years of growing visit their website www.villagegal- birds to your backyard. Cornell Pip’s graciously donated a large the business she is looking to find leryarts.org for additional informa- Farm is located at 8212 SW Barnes portion of the proceeds to the someone who will take it from here tion about membership, classes and Rd. The event takes place on April homeless-student gift program that and continue the success of her route. special events. 12 at 2 pm. Please RSVP by April 11 CMBA sponsors each year. Over Joanne says that the ideal owner Cedar Mill Liquor discounts $400 was raised that evening and the at 6 pm! Call 503-292-9895 or email would be a self-motivated, active Cedar Mill Liquor and Cigar CMBA thanks all who attended and them at [email protected]. person who likes to get up and now has some new beer and wine donated items for this fun event. Bales boosts British bounty get out each day. This franchise is discounts! They offer 10 % off all Join your neighbors and the Bales Thriftway in Cedar Mill one of the strongest among the 36 beer and wine every Tuesday. They CMBA on May 3 for their bi-annual has added a large selection of routes in the state, and Joanne has also always give 10 % off six or more British foods to their store. placed in the top eight each year. bottles and 15% off twelve or more They’re attracting shoppers Joanne says, “This is the most bottles. Special orders are welcome! from around the region, who fun I have ever had making money, Virtue of the month— have been discovering the and I will miss the people I see each Discernment best source for their favorite day very much. I must give up the treats directly from the UK. route since realizing that my knee is “Reflection and action must Dave Best, grocery manager, at its end. Whoever takes over the never be undertaken indepen- says, “We had a small sec- route is going to agree that this is dently,” Paulo Friere. Discernment tion of British food, and it the best job ever!” is accessing the wisdom of our in- wasn’t doing very well. We With the sale of the route, tuition to discover what is essential clean-up in the heart of Cedar Mill. discussed discontinuing it, but I sug- Joanne promises year-round and true… This is a great way to start your day gested that we increase the selection coaching, materials, and all that The Practice of Discernment: and make a difference in the way instead. We have two suppliers—one is needed to be a success. If you I seek full information. I trust the community looks. The flower for normal grocery items like Cole- are interested, please call Joanne my inner vision. I release the pres- baskets will be going up soon after. man’s mustard and other packaged at 503-701-4005 or email her at sure to decide by determination Participants meet at the center of foods, and another for imports [email protected] alone. I take time for reflection and prayers. I hone my intuition. I am town on Cornell Road between straight from UK. Those items have Dinihanians offers the first Murray and Saltzman from 7-9 am. to go through customs before they’re of the spring greens alert to the signs placed in my path. Tools and gloves will be provided, I am open to revelation. delivered to the store.” Dinihanian’s Farm Market is but bring your own if you have Affirmation: I am thankful for the At first, they doubled their order now open from Thursday-Sunday, a favorite. Morning treats and gift of Discernment. It leads me to and sold out during the next week. 9-3, with eggs and honey avail- Poppa’s Haven coffee and water will the truth. Then they tripled it, and now they’re able. They’re harvesting baby kale, be provided! For more information about ordering four times as much, includ- purple rapa, Asian spring greens, Cornell Farm for the Birds ing many more products. classes and workshops contact and frilled mizuna from their hoop Delaram Adyani at Virtues Con- Which birds are you likely to see One shopper, originally from houses, and offering these as single nection Portland 503-267-0202 or in your backyard, and what do they Scotland, said, “My kids will be very items, plus mixed greens that will virtuesconnectionportland.com. need to thrive? Join Nikkie West, excited!” She says that Bales has a contain those along with baby much larger selection of food than in chard, arugula and possibly some Wine Cellar’s Melt Shop The Cedar Mill News © 2013 the British stores in downtown. baby spinach. The Wine Cellar is delighted to The shelves in the grocery area Published monthly by Enter the farm at announce their new and expanded Pioneer Marketing & Design 15005 NW Cornell, menu, “The Melt Shop.” They offer PO Box 91061 across from the Oak more appetizers and a selection of Portland, OR 97291 Hills shopping center melt-style sandwiches and salads, Online at cedarmill.org/news (just look for the red as well as locally sourced chocolates Copy Editor: John Ramey signs on either side of and desserts. Vegetarian and Gluten Business News Editor: Haley Tilt the entrance), and take Free Options are available all the Community News Editor: Kelly Miller the driveway to the Farm time. Happy hour and live music Publisher/Editor: Virginia Bruce Market. They’re also tak- Saturday nights. The Wine Cellar 503-803-1813 ing signups for weekly is located at 525 NW Saltzman [email protected] CSA baskets that will Road, and is open Tuesday from 11 Printing courtesy of Copytronix begin in June. Find out am-6 pm and Wednesday through Opinions expressed in this more on their website, Saturday 11 am- 9 pm. For more publication are not necessarily are loaded with cooking and baking mixtures, pickles & condiments, yourcsa.com, and like them on Face- information, call 503-643-5655. those of its advertisers. Continued on page 10 soft drinks and juices, teas, cookies, book for tasty updates and recipes. Cedar Mill News April 2014 Page 3 “Rock the Grange” for After attending this workshop, ing for the 11th Annual Cedar Mill landslide relief you will be able to set up your own Plant Sale and Garden Art Fair to Donate to the Red Cross to backyard composting system or be held May 10, 9 am- 5 pm, in the provide relief to the victims of improve the composting system you parking lot of the Cedar Mill Bible Washington’s recent terrible land- now have. Participants are encour- Church on Cornell Road, next to slide, and have a fun evening in the aged to bring a small sample of the JQA Young House and Falls, neighborhood. Toddlers to boom- their own compost for evaluation, and just east of Saltzman Road. As ers, everyone is invited! and the best compost brought to the usual, they will have a large variety Come out and support the workshop will win a prize! of unusual and varied perennials Red Cross at “Rock the Grange” The workshop is organized for both sun and shade. Watch for on Saturday, April 19, 7:30-10 pm by Terra Linda Conservation, Us more details about this year’s addi- at Leedy Grange Hall in Cedar Mill. and the Environment (CUE), a tion of beautiful hanging baskets. $5 suggested donation. This is an neighborhood group dedicated Proceeds from the annual sale go all ages event. Dance to live rock to promoting a livable, healthy, toward a horticultural scholarship, from our local 1Wire Band and and environmentally-friendly Youth and Community Gardening their guests, play board games in neighborhood. The workshop is Education and plant-related Com- the dining area, and let your kids also supported by Leedy Grange, a munity Projects. play and enjoy the kids area. A grassroots, non-partisan advocate If you would enjoy helping them cheap date night without having to for agriculture, rural issues, and pot up plants, or if you have divi- get a sitter, and a chance to provide American values. sions of plants that you can donate, relief to the unfortunate residents Compost not only improves soil they would greatly appreciate it. of the landslide area. Lemonade health, it also helps with watering. Just contact Barb Cushman, 503- and light snacks provided. Leedy Compost allows water to infiltrate 649-7741 for information or see Grange Hall is located at 835 NW into the soil and then be held like a their website thecedarmillgarden- Saltzman. Plenty of free parking, or sponge so the water is available to club.org. use TriMet bus line 48 or 62. garden plants while still allowing Legislative Town Hall oxygen to reach roots. Mulching Cowboy music Please join our Oregon State plants with compost reduces evapo- Legislators, Representative Mitch In honor of Cowboy Poetry ration and so reduces the need to Greenlick and Senator Elizabeth Week April 22-26, The Beaverton water our gardens. To reserve your Steiner-Hayward MD for their Historical Society is holding a spot at the composting workshop, upcoming town halls. The first one special event on April 26 featuring or if you have questions, please takes place on Saturday, April 19 at Western Entertainer Tom Swearin- contact Terra Linda CUE: terralind- 11 am at the Friendly House Library gen and Champion of Music Larry [email protected] Wilder.The event takes place 10 on 26th Avenue. The second follows am-2 pm at the Beaverton History Cedar Mill Garden Club the first at 2 pm the same day at Center on SW Broadway. Admis- Did you know that carnivorous the Cedar Mill Library on Cornell sion is a suggested $2 donation, and plants not only grow on the coast in Road. For more information con- free for members. For more Oregon, but can thrive in your gar- tact 503-986-1717 or for the district, information visit Historic- dens? 503-277-2467. Beaverton.org or call 503- Find St. Pius Golf out 430-0106. On May 31, from 1-8 pm, Eleete all Cedar Mill Elementary Real Estate will sponsor the first you Pancake Breakfast annual St. Pius X Panther Scramble need Golf Tournament at The Reserve Cedar Mill Elementary to Golf Club in Aloha. The cost is $150 School’s fourth grade class know a player or $600 per team with a will be hosting an annual about shotgun at 1 pm that day. Come out pancake breakfast Saturday plant- and help support the local commu- April 12, 8-11 am at Cedar ing, nity! For more information contact Mill Elementary on Cor- car- David Dechant at dechant11@com- nell Road. This fundraiser ing cast.net or visit pantherscramble. provides the resources Cedar for, org. Mill Elementary Fourth and Graders need so students can grow- Terra Linda EcoTour have an overnight hands-on ing Terra Linda CUE is a volunteer experience of what life was car- committee dedicated to promot- like for pioneers! The suggested nivorous plants at the April 16 ing a livable, healthy and environ- donation is $5 per person or $20 per meeting of the Cedar Mill Garden mentally friendly neighborhood. family. Club. The meeting begins at noon On Saturday April 19 they will be Composting Workshop at and the presentation by Phaedra holding a Terra Linda Eco tour Leedy Grange Hall Dunko of Courting Frogs Dis- from 10 am-1 pm in the Terra Linda Mark your calendar for 1 pm tributing will begin shortly after neighborhood just north of Cornell on May 17. Ron Spendal, a Master 1 pm. The meeting will be held at and Murray. They will offer a free Gardener and Master Composter, the Beaverton Community Center tour of home solar electric systems will present a one-hour composting Community Room, 12350 SW 5th and irrigation efficiency. For more workshop at the Leedy Grange Hall, (and Hall Blvd.) across from the information and a map of the event on Saltzman Road, located near the Beaverton City Library. locations contact Dean Moberg at corner of Saltzman and Cornell. Club members are again prepar- [email protected]. Page 4 Cedar Mill News April 2014 Saltzman, continued from page 1 what’s on the books. We’re told we Saltzman, and instead of making can’t get anything from Arbor for the 90-degree turn, they headed the Saltzman issue, other than the about 20-degrees (nearly straight), dedication.” The hearing for the off the road, through the fence, and Findley Heights development will down the hill. They also hit a tree. I be on April 17, 10 am in the Public don’t believe anyone was seriously Services Building in Hillsboro. injured.” The county is in the process of These accidents happen almost updating the TSP. Land Use and every week, according to neighbors. Transportation spokesman Stephen Very few of them are reported, Roberts says, “The 2035 TSP update either to the Sheriff or to ODOT includes an interim recommenda- (perhaps people don’t want their tion and an ultimate recommenda- insurance rates to go up?) It seems tion for Saltzman Road between like only a matter of time before NW Thompson Road and Laidlaw someone is killed. Heavy construc- Road—the northern portion north tion traffic has increased, and once of Bayonne Lane. Area 93 begins to be built out, it “The interim recommendation will get worse. involves making improvements to Washington County has the existing Saltzman Road align- long known about the problems. ment to address safety concerns. Ordinance 626, passed in 2004, The existing road is currently two noted safety hazards including the lanes, and is shown as a 2/3 lane curves, the substandard bridge, and Collector in the draft TSP Update the narrow width, and called for a maps. Having the interim alignment “study area.” Subsequent develop- in the TSP should help set the stage ments, including Bauer Highlands, for funding of relatively near-term were required to dedicate right-of- safety improvements, though there’s way (ROW) that allowed room to no funding currently identified. widen and smooth the curves at the “The ultimate solution shows top of the hill. a new alignment to the west, con- In 2007, however, a five-lot necting to 130th Avenue at Laidlaw. development was proposed (see This is also shown as a 2/3 lane Col- map) for a one-acre parcel between lector on the draft TSP maps. Hav- Bauer Highlands and Saltzman ing this ultimate alignment in the that extended past the curve. The TSP will be important to preserving development approval noted: “NW right of way so that project can be Saltzman Road will be realigned funded and constructed at some and, as currently constructed point in the more distant future. along the site’s frontage, will be That’s the approx. $11.1 million op- removed. No direct access to NW Saltzman Road from the project site is proposed. As a part of the NW Saltzman Road realignment, which will redirect this roadway north- northwest from the existing 90-degree horizontal curve, a “T” intersection will be con- structed immediately north of the project site’s frontage. The new “realigned” section of NW Saltzman Road will continue to be located along the project site’s westerly frontage.” That development was nev- 2007 proposed development clearly shows er built. The existing Trans- the previously-preserved wider curve portation System Plan (TSP) shows that westerly alignment. The tion we presented at the CPO 1 and revised plans for Arbor Homes’ 7 meeting over the winter. 81-lot parcel on the west side of “The TSP update does not Saltzman at the top of the hill dedi- include any specific improvement cates a curved section at the north- projects for Saltzman Road, and east corner for Saltzman’s future no funding has currently been alignment. The planner working on allocated for either the interim or what’s now called Findley Heights, ultimate improvements. However, Al Boesel, says, “[the alignment of having a clear strategy for interim Saltzman] is a long-range planning and long-term improvements gives question. We can only deal with a higher level of certainty than ex- Cedar Mill News April 2014 Page 5 ists today. Planning Commission, preserving Roberts continues, “As we’ve ROW for the westerly connection noted before, the interim and is important because it provides, ultimate projects will compete with “future alignment to allow con- many other road improvement struction in the long term, allowing needs around the county for future for a direct connection of Saltzman funding.” south of Laidlaw to 130th Avenue The 2035 TSP update draft north of Laidlaw, [and possibly, currently designates the interim eventually to Springville Road]. This connec- tion may not be needed for many years, but by preserving a corridor, it will preserve the needed right- of-way and will not prevent the possibility of the western route.” An inter- Sign up to get esting side The News online: note is that the Saltzman So- cedarmill.org/news lutions group, which has been meet- ing to study the situation and pressure for improve- improvements as a first-priority ments, applied to “Adopt-a-Road” project. However, that only means to keep litter off the northern end it may be looked at within ten years. of the road. The application for The county usually tries to fund that segment was denied because road improvements in part from it was deemed too dangerous for development, but there’s little open pedestrians! space adjacent to Saltzman that Saltzman is a long way from could justify that. county headquarters in Hills- According to Mary Manseau, boro, but we hope we can attract former chair of CPO 7 and current enough attention to this problem member of the Washington County

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Society sponsors talk by Clean Water Services has a Native Alter Weiner Plant Finder on their website to help Come hear Alter Weiner, a you choose the perfect plants for the holocaust survivor, author and various areas of your yard. cleanwa- speaker, discuss his book “From A terservices.org/Residents/JoinThe- Name To A Number,” on Tuesday, Cycle/InYourYard/default.aspx April 8, from 7-8:30 pm at the Elsie Here are some of the local sales Stuhr Center on Hall Boulevard. going on this month: They promise you will never forget • Skyline Grange, April 11-12, Alter’s story. Admission is free with 9-5. srnpdx.org/event/grange- a five dollar suggested donation. For spring-tree-native-plant-sale questions or more information visit • Audubon Society of Portland, [email protected] or call April 12-13, 10-4. audubonport- 503-430-0106. land.org/sanctuaries/plant-sale Page 6 Cedar Mill News April 2014 Yellow nutsedge* and green lawn care tips By Jennifer Nelson, Outreach Coordinator, Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District If you live in an urban area, A number of different herbicide Yellow nutsedge might be contrib- recommendations can be found uting to your lawn care woes. In the online. more rural parts of the county, it Clean tools and equipment to could affect the productivity of your prevent spreading this weed’s seed. crops. Either way, you’ll want to be Spring Green Lawn Care Tips aware of the snake in the grass this As lawn-mowing season returns, spring. Here’s how to ID and handle check the setting on your blade. it, along with some seasonal green Selecting the right height for your lawn care tips. grass type will keep it healthy all Nutsedge spreads by roots season long. and shoots. It Did you competes fiercely know you can for light, water compost your and nutrients, grass and lawn developing large, clippings too? dense colonies. Just be careful Both the tubers not to compost and the seeds clippings that can be dispersed might contain by wind and weed seeds or water erosion as herbicide resi- well as human due. Be sure to disturbance from layer this “green” agriculture or material (high in development nitrogen) with activities. enough “brown” Plant ID—Look material like for the mature twigs, dryer lint, plant, with: or cardboard, which are all more • Tall, hairless stems and looks carbon rich. like a thick, stiff grass growing April is the optimum time to fer- up to 3 feet tall. tilize your lawn. To keep cost and • Light green leaves arranged in waste down, consider getting a soil a spiral of three ranks (unlike test to calibrate the right amount grasses which have alternate of just the right nutrients for your leaves in two ranks). lawn. Keep the nutrients, which • Flowers featuring straw-colored cause water-quality problems, out or golden spikelets with many of our rivers by avoiding application flowers. when it is about to rain, and by not • Tubers that are round and over-watering your lawn. smooth, either brown or black, April is also a good time to de- that can grow up to 1⁄2 inch in thatch your lawn. Tackle moss by size with a pleasant, almond scratching it off the surface before taste. reseeding. Control Tips *Nutsedge, AKA: Chufa sedge, Nut grass, Tigernut sedge, or Earth Be careful when digging up the Please support our advertisers. They make almond this publication possible. Tell them you plant—the root system is fragile and breaks apart easily. It can AARP Driving Class saw it in The Cedar Mill News! spread by rhizome or tuber, so a As we get older, we all need a broken bit of root will mean a new brush-up on our driving skills and plant. Avoid using a tiller to keep safety practices. AARP will be from spreading this weed. holding a six-hour Smart Driver Try removing small plants be- class on May 2 from 9 am- 4:30 pm fore they have a chance to develop at the Cedar Mill Community Li- tubers (before they have developed brary Meeting Room. For only $20, 6 leaves). or $15 with your AARP number, Try changing the site conditions you can register by calling 503- to reduce the moisture that they 286-9688 to attend this informative thrive on or the sunlight they need class. By attending, one can also to survive. qualify for an insurance discount. If you chose to pull the plant, For questions, contact Tom Wilson keep after new sprouts to exhaust at [email protected] or visit the tuber’s store of energy. www.aarp.org/drive. Cedar Mill News April 2014 Page 7 Sunset High School offers Washington County Forum Metro RTP “Find Your Future” Event schedule Metro has released the draft Over 25% of students at Sunset The Washington County Public 2014 Regional Transportation Plan High School choose something Affairs Forum meets weekly from (RTP) Update for public review other than attending college when 11:45 am to 1 pm at the Pepper- and comment through May 5. The they graduate from high school. mill Restaurant, located at 17455 Metro Council is scheduled to On April 16, from 6-8 pm, Sunset’s SW Farmington Rd, Aloha. Their hold a public hearing on the RTP College & Career Center will host programs are also available on on Thursday May 15. Metro has an event designed to provide infor- YouTube.com and local cable access posted a short survey at makea- mation and resources about post channel 21, Tualatin Valley Com- greatplace.org that will inform the high school options for students munity Television, TVCTV.org. RTP Update, the Regional Active who are considering options other April 7: Cover Oregon: Health Transportation Plan, the 2015- than a four year college. Care Reform 101 with Courtney 18 Metropolitan Transportation College & Career Center Spe- Helstein, Health-Care Outreach Improvement Program (MTIP) and cialist Amy Little is organizing Coordinator, One Main Street Al- the Climate Smart Communities the event, in partnership with the liance of Oregon; and Beaverton’s Scenarios Project. Counseling Department at Sunset. plan for a New Affordable Primary Metro will also host a Com- According to enrollment numbers Health Care Center located in the munity Forum on these topics on at Sunset, 25% translates to over West Gate Plaza, with City of Bea- Thursday April 17, 5:30 pm at the 500 students school-wide (well verton Staff Member, Dave Waffle. Beaverton Library. over one hundred students in the April 14: Republican Candidates for graduating class alone) choosing to HD 32—Louis DeMartino & Rick pursue something other than col- Rose; and Republican candidates lege when they graduate. for the 1st Congressional District— “We want to help all students Delinda Delgado Morgan, Jason find the right fit for their future. Yates, and Bob Niemeyer. Our goal for this event is to bring a April 21: Bond Measures & Levies lot of information to one place for on the Ballot: Beaverton School students to consider,” says Little. District, with Board Member, Linda Sunset’s Find Your Future event Degman; and TVF&R with Chief aligns closely with the Oregon Mike Duyck Education Investment Board’s April 28: Republican Candidates 40-40-20 vision: by 2025 the OEIB for U.S. Senate: Dr. Monica Wehby, will ensure a 100% high school and Jo Rae Perkins; Candidates for graduation rate and that 40% of State Representative Jason Conger graduates will complete a 2-year and Mark Callahan. degree, 40% of graduates will Admission is free. Lunch is complete a 4-year degree, and 20% available off the regular menu. The of graduates are career ready. The Forum is a non-profit organization Find Your Future event will focus supported by member dues, just on this third group. $45/year for individuals. “A close examination of labor market statistics will tell you that Skyline Easter event there are good jobs for students On Sunday April 20, there will be without a college degree,” Little an Old Rugged Cross Easter Sunrise explains. College isn’t a fit for Service from 6-9 am at the Skyline everyone, and Little believes that Memorial Gardens on Skyline students who don’t plan to attend Boulevard. This very special service college shouldn’t feel like they are will be held high above the metro missing out. Little also says that area atop the majestic West Hills, the intent of this event is not to overlooking Portland and the coast discourage anyone from attend- range. The sun rises directly over the ing college, but rather to provide “Old Rugged Cross” adding to the a range of options so students splendor of this significant service. and parents can make informed Celebrant services and refresh- decisions. ments round out the communal The event will include an expo, Easter celebration. Should inclem- a keynote speaker, and breakout ent weather be present services will sessions on topics such as how be held in a chapel with a view. For to use LinkedIn, write resumes more information contact Rachel and improve interview skills. The Fox at 503-292-6611 or rachel.fox@ event is open to all students in dignitymemorial.com. the Beaverton School District and their parents. Event registration is required. For more information, please call 503-259-5145 or visit the event website at http://findyourfu- Read The News online: tureatsunset.weebly.com. cedarmill.org/news Page 8 Cedar Mill News April 2014 Pest, continued from page 1 Response onto their team. He did some research, Their newsletter says, and came up with a solution “Melissa does a terrific job that uses cedar oil, among resolving nuisance wildlife other things. He realized issues for commercial and that he could help other residential clients. This in- property and home owners cludes resolving unwanted in his situation. He started skunk, squirrel, raccoon, Pest Solutions in January, possum, beaver, nutria, 2011. “I was on my own for bird, rodent, mole, and the first several months. other issues. Her decade That summer I hired Lisa to of experience and great at- handle the office work. We titude are greatly welcomed now have 11 employees and at Pest Solutions, as we are we’re growing fast.” now a One-Stop Shop that One of his first big jobs resolves ANY pest issue— was handling pest control at condominium and apartment com- all while being “Green As the Timbers’ home field, Providence munities, and of course residences Can Be.” Park. (It was Jeld-Wen Field when appreciate their professionalism, Pest Solutions were first on the they began.) “The management speed, and discretion. scene when a pair of male eagles already knew and trusted me from Pest Solutions knows that the was entangled in a tree in southeast my work with Milltown. At the character of their technicians is Portland recently. “We were happy to time, it was just me and Mark, one critical to their success. It isn’t help coordinate with other local ex- of our techs who was an experi- enough to have a pesticide license. perts, the Audubon Society, and the enced pest control worker. We just People who come into your home Department of Fish and Wildlife. We said ‘yes’ and rolled up our sleeves or place of business need to be helped organize their arrival to assist and got busy!” The client is very trustworthy as well as effective. the two bald eagles stuck together happy with their work. The owner of Toro Bravo, Tasty & in the tree for seven hours, to help Ufer’s not afraid of hard work, Sons, and Interurban restaurants ensure the best outcome for all.” and he doesn’t mind getting his gave a testimonial about Mark, one Ufer started the business from hands dirty. He grew up in the of their technicians. “He is by far the basement of his home. The com- small town of Centralia, Wash- the most reasonable, reliable and pany now occupies a suite in the ington, where he began working thorough person we have worked Best HQ building on Beaverdam for neighbors when he was in the with, and we have worked with a Road in Beaverton. Best HQ fourth grade—splitting (besthq.net) is a “collab- wood, mowing lawns, and orative business community cleaning gutters. and executive development He attended Portland center” that provides office State and earned a degree space, coaching, training in Finance, and worked and networking to entrepe- for several companies as a neurs. Ufer says, “Being part stockbroker—part analyst of BestHQ has been huge, and part advisor. Eventually as you are around other he realized that he just didn’t like-minded people who are like the corporate investment working hard to build good, world. He was traveling too successful businesses.” much, and wanted to spend For Pest Solutions, “Being more time with his family. They primarily use traps to eliminate wildlife. green as can be” means not He’s always been creative State law says that, in most instances, the animals only using the safest, most and enjoys solving problems. must be euthanized. Relocation of nuisance natural products possible Growing Pest Solutions into animals is well-recognized as a poor solution for to get the job done, but also a successful business offered various reasons that can include the animals’ adopting more sustainable the kind of challenge he was territorial instincts, introduction of diseases, and practices in other areas of the looking for, and it also satis- disruption of the ecosystem. business. Ufer hopes to include fied his desire to contribute to all-electric cars to their fleet of sustainability and health. lot! He does our three restaurants Priuses as the company grows. One of the things he likes best and our rental house. I trust that Underscoring the success of about his company is that they can he uses safe products, plus he’s just their business, they were re- guarantee their results for most types genuinely a really nice, honest guy. cently notified that they had been of pests. “You couldn’t do that as a Mark rocks!” nominated for the Small Business stockbroker,” he laughs. Because they Ufer enjoys the research and ex- Administration’s “Rising Star” treat the sources of the problem, in perimentation that is needed to find award for 2014, as one of the best most cases the pests don’t come back. green solutions to pest problems. new, rapidly growing businesses in They work on both commercial “I hire great techs, and encourage Oregon and SW Washington. and residential properties, and them to expand their knowledge Visit their website, www.pestso- count some of the area’s biggest in- and practices. I love it when they lutionsllc.com, or call them at 503- stitutions as customers. Restaurants come up with new solutions.” 895-2510 to find out how they can and bars, several local prison prop- They recently brought Me- help you solve your pest problem. erties, entertainment complexes, lissa Wright of Affordable Wildlife Cedar Mill News April 2014 Page 9 Vernal Equinox Swallow species that can be found be Great Horned Owls and Anna’s flying over our yards and ponds Hummingbirds. Look for ducklings By Lauretta Young plucking insects out of the air. and goslings around mid April, and March 20 marked the official “first Another example is the tiny newly fledged perching birds such day of spring.” We had one or two Kinglet family. In some areas in as Robins a bit later. Some birds, days of lovely sunny skies after that, Oregon these may be present year- such as ducks, are born with downy quickly followed by the typical spring round. In our local area we tend feathers and others, such as Robins, break weather of rain and clouds— to see them arrive in the spring are born with no feathers and have one of our neighbor boys the other and leave in the fall. We have two to stay in the nest for up to two day called it “Portland snow.” varieties that come to feast on, for weeks to grow and develop feathers. Here are some common ques- example, the blooming catkins You might have noted some tions I get from bird tour clients of our willow trees. The Golden- different behavior from well-known regarding bird watching, seasons crowned Kinglets are tiny birds yard birds such as Bushtits. In the and weather. with a beautifully striped face and winter they fly around in flocks of When is a good time to go birding? gold on the crown of the head. The up to 40-50 birds and swarm around Anytime other than the middle Ruby-crowned Kinglets are slightly suet feeders en masse. However in of the night! (Even then the spring they pair one might hear some up to build nests and owls out hunting and raise young so you calling, or one might be may only see one very fortunate to hear pair at a time at your flocks of birds calling feeder instead of the to each other as they large flocks you might migrate.) Spring is actu- be accustomed to ally a wonderful time seeing. to go out, but of course What can I do to birding in the pouring support our bird rain is not that much friends in this time fun, so watch for a sun of year? break and get outside!! Keep your If you want to see the outdoor cat inside perching birds, going if at all possible. out in the earlier morn- Cats are the number ing is good—they rest one threat to newly during “siesta” time. hatched birds. For Pond birds are active example—Chickadee most of the day. chicks fall out of the Summer is actually a their cavity nest and relatively quiet time for stay on the ground birds. They have little for several hours reason to be singing, Golden-crowned Kinglet with willow catkins. Photo © Jeff Young, 2014 before they can fly. A and in fact, keeping wandering cat finds quiet is a good survival larger and the red crown is usually easy prey in such helpless creatures. strategy. The juveniles are eating not visible unless they are agitated. Also keep some brush around— a lot to prepare for winter migra- Both are very active birds that move too tidy a yard leaves nowhere for tion, so while the weather might be around a lot in the trees—now is juveniles to hide from other threats, better, it’s harder to find the birds a great time to see them when the such as Cooper’s Hawks who feast in the summer due to the trees be- trees don’t have leaves. on other birds, especially juveniles. ing leafed out and the birds being Anything special I might see in Keep feeding the birds—often secretive. the spring that I won’t see at other people think that there are plenty of In Cedar Mill, spring finds us times? insects and fruit, but, for example, in a “mid zone,” where some of our The increasing daylight signals during a wind storm last year, overwintering birds are still hang- to birds that it’s time to produce several thousand swallows died ing out before they leave for their offspring, so we experience the most because they couldn’t catch bugs breeding grounds. So, for example, active singing of any time of the year. during the spring storm. Keep your there are still a few Tundra Swans One can often hear the American feeders clean—hygiene prevents at the local ponds, but most of them Robins start up their songs way be- disease spread. Clean up around have left to go north to breed. You fore the sun rises—even around 3 am the base of the feeders often. Put might find some straggler ducks or so. Certainly other birds sing to at- up some bird houses to attract our still, such as Northern Shovelers or tract mates, to signal their territories, local cavity nesters such as Chicka- Northern Pintails, but soon most of or to ward off invaders. The Red- dees, Nuthatches and Swallows. those will have flown to their breed- winged Blackbirds have started to Lauretta Young takes all level of ing grounds. sing in earnest now and most wetland birders on customized birding tours In the spring, we also experi- areas are awash with their song, along in Cedar Mill and beyond. See her ence the return of various species with the rat-a-tat-tat of the Marsh website at www.portlandbirdwatch- that spend the summer with us Wrens and the quacking of the ducks ing.com. See more of her husband’s for breeding. These birds spent the that stay in our area to breed. photos at www.flickr.com/photos/ past winter in warmer locations to Our earliest breeders tend to youngbirders the south. These include the many Page 10 Cedar Mill News April 2014 Business News, continued from page 2 to the organizing profession and to sell Owl Nesting Boxes! Owl classes, or make changes to your Health Source have attained an elevated level of boxes attract owls that can help schedule when needed. Class passes experience. keep rodent populations down in are available for 1, 5, 10 or 20 class- With spring in full swing, Beth has been helping to orga- the most natural way. If you have a es. They also offer Monthly Passes HealthSource Chiropractic and nize homes and small businesses in property, or know somebody who (great for dedicated practitioners Progressive Rehab wants to help the Cedar Mill and Portland metro does, that has a large, open area, who want to come two to three everyone get off to a healthy start, area. She assists clients to regain and have mice, rats, moles, voles, times per week). See sunsetyoga. and has teamed-up to provide effective use of their space and time, or gopher issues, please contact us. com for more information. Complimentary Community bringing peace of mind back into We are having these nesting boxes Sunset Yoga also has an upcom- Health Screenings in exchange for a their lives. For more information manufactured locally by utilizing ing workshop on April 12: Foam $20 donation to NOE International, about the services offered by NW local talent. This includes the great Rolling For Myofascial Release. The a non-profit organization. The NOE Organizing Solutions or organizing folks at Genesis along with other foam roller is a cylindrical piece of Center in Morelia, Mexico, is a tips, see their website at www.nwor- programs that work hard on help- dense foam that is used to release safe place where children are given ganizingsolutions.com, sign up for ing improve our community. tight muscles, prevent injuries, and educational opportunities through the e-newsletter, For existing clients, improve circulation. In this work- a number of life-changing before or call Beth at book any new pest shop, participants will learn to use and after school programs. 503-709-0791. or wildlife service this tool to treat a variety of muscle Donations will be accepted at “Lions and during the month of groups, including the calves, IT the office located on Cornell Road Tigers and Bears! March and receive 20 band, and quadriceps. A printout of up until April 30, but contributors Oh My!” Beth will percent off any of their the techniques taught in class will are encouraged to call and set up an be presenting a services! The offer be provided. Foam rolling tech- appointment. free workshop on must be booked and niques are performed on the floor, NOE’s mission is to stand in the organizing your serviced by March 31 using the arms to support part of gap for young people and their fami- child’s space on and does not include the body’s weight. Participants lies in the surrounding poor and low May 6 at 6:45 pm existing appointments must be comfortable getting up and or middle class neighborhoods in at the Cedar Mill or services already down from the floor and bearing Morelia by providing education and Library. RSVP to performed. For more some weight in the arms. Please growth. For many students in this beth@nworganiz- information email preregister on the website. The class neighborhood, to find success they ingsolutions.com schedule@pestsolu- will be taught by Julie Burtis, Physi- are forced to separate from their tionsllc.com or call cal Therapist. family for work, or try risking their Pest Solutions for wildlife 855-40-PESTS. lives to sneak into the US for menial invasions Art adventures summer jobs. NOE stands to help build up Pest Solutions is very pleased Sunset Yoga camp—enroll today! educated leaders to give back and that Melissa Wright of Affordable Sunset Yoga has switched over to Oregon College of Art and Craft invest in the community, to make Wildlife Response has joined our an online registration and payment has opened registration for their a difference. For more information team. Melissa does a terrific job re- system called MindBodyOnline. wildly popular childrens’ summer or to schedule an appointment at solving nuisance wildlife issues for This system is used by the majority art camps, for kids from 18 months HealthSource, call 503- 746-5085. commercial and residential clients. of yoga studios across the country, to 18 years old. Enroll your child NW Organizing is Golden This includes resolving unwanted and will greatly improve your abil- in the Jordan Schnitzer Family skunk, squirrel, raccoon, possum, ity to get up-to-date information Art Adventures day camps today. Beth Giles, local professional beaver, nutria, bird, rodent, mole, on classes and workshops as well They offer nine weeks of fantastic organizer with NW Organizing and other issues. Her decade of as easily renew your yoga classes at outdoor studios with professional Solutions, recently received the experience and great attitude are Sunset Yoga Center. teaching artists. “GOLDEN CIRCLE” designa- welcomed at Pest Solutions, as As a result, they are going to be Learn more and register on their tion. The National Association of we are now a One-Stop Shop that moving to a class pass system (ver- website, ocac.edu. Professional Organizers’ prestigious resolves any pest issue... all while sus 8 week sessions). They hope that GOLDEN CIRCLE title was formed UPS Store senior discounts being “Green As Can Be”. you will agree that this will give in 1990 to recognize members who The UPS Store in Peterkort Rodent Issues? We are excited you more flexibility to go to more have demonstrated commitment Towne Square, along with The UPS Cedar Mill News April 2014 Page 11 Store locations across the country, cine practice. A Board Certified Library News and Events offers valuable discounts to AARP physician in Internal Medicine, Dr. By Dawn Anderson power & hand tools, gardening, and members. AARP members that visit Cleary has been practicing in Cedar Art of the Story: A Family fishing items. Please read through the Peterkort The UPS Store can save Mill for 10 years. His recent af- Storytelling Festival the donation guidelines on the 15% off the full retail price of eligible filiation with MDVIP, the national There are many exciting perform- library’s website prior to bringing services and products, while saving leader in personalized, preventive ers for this year’s WCCLS Tenth An- in your gently-used items. Donation 5% on UPS shipping services. healthcare, is enabling him to con- nual Storytelling Festival, April 5-12. receipts are available. Thanks! “Today, consumers are more tinue to provide the high quality, For a full schedule of countywide Seeking Science Kit Item conscious of how they’re spending patient centered medical treatment activities, pick up a brochure at the Donations their money, and they’re placing a patients have come to expect, no library or visit the WCCLS website The library is creating unique greater importance on saving,” said matter what happens in healthcare at www.wccls.org/festival science-themed kits and we’re The UPS Store owner Tim Kimble. in Oregon or nationwide. “Bright Ideas Gone Bad” will be seeking donations of new or gently “We understand, so The UPS Store MDVIP is a whole new ap- performed by Bil Lepp at the Cedar used equipment to include in the is pleased to have this opportunity proach to healthcare that be- Mill Library at 7 pm on Friday, kits. Wish List: binoculars, red light to provide affordable shipping lieves keeping you well is just as April 11. It seemed like a good idea flashlight, magnifying glass, “scale and business services to AARP important as treating you when at the time, and then...Bil Lepp is of hardness” rock testing kit, digital members.” you’re ill. Dr. Cleary’s MDVIP- a professional storyteller who tells camera. Please contact Lynne at To take advantage of this affiliated practice is much smaller family friendly, humorous member offer, AARP members than traditional primary care tall-tales that delight audi- must present their AARP member- practices, giving him time to work ences young and old all across ship card at the The UPS Store. For closely with all his patients to help the country. Event is free and more information, including a list them achieve their personal goals suitable for age six and up. of eligible products and services, while taking advantage of the visit www.aarpdiscounts.com/the- latest advancements, technology, Teen Art Contest Winner upsstore. and treatments in prevention and Congratulations to Cedar The UPS Store is open Monday wellness. Mill resident Jacqueline thru Friday, 9 am-7 pm and 9 am-5 As a member of Dr. Cleary’s Brown, a ninth-grader at pm on Saturday, closed on Sundays. practice, a patient receives the Sunset High School, the grand For more information, visit www. individualized service and attention prize winner this year with theupsstorelocal.com/3379 or call they deserve along with conve- her unique and electrifying the Peterkort The UPS Store at 503- niences only offered in a small, interpretation of the teen 646-9999. intimate setting. theme, “Spark a Reaction.” To learn more about the many Jacqueline’s design will ap- Dr. Cleary offers MDVIP pear on all countywide Teen service in Cedar Mill benefits of membership in Dr. Cleary’s MDVIP-affiliated practice, Summer Reading publicity Ongoing changes in our schedule a complimentary meeting materials.. healthcare system are leading to with him by calling 503-526-0994. Spring Cleaning? overcrowded offices and a more The office is located at 11786 SW Clear your clutter for a good [email protected] or (503) 644- reactive approach to patient care. Barnes Road, Suite 270 cause! The library is seeking books 0043 ext 132. Fortunately, this is not the case in & media, and Second Edition is Star Wars Day - Save the Date! Dr. Timothy Cleary’s internal medi- seeking household items, furniture, May the 4th be with you! Help us celebrate our 40th Anniversary In Memory of year with this special event for June M. (Haff) Newcomer Star Wars fans of all ages. Crafts, activities and possibly some special November 18, 1932 - March 6, 2014 guests! Sunday afternoon, May Many in Cedar Mill will remember June Newcomer, wife of “Mr. 4. We’re preparing to raffle a Star James” Robert Newcomer and mother of Zo-ann. She passed away Wars paraphernalia basket. If you peacefully at the have any items you would like to Marysville Home on contribute, please contact Mark at March 6, 2014 503-644-0043 ext. 131. Zo-ann wrote in her obituary, “She was Easter & Prom loved by her husband Visit Second Edition today for Robert; two children; all your baskets, bunnies & Easter four grandchildren; outfits! Also, starting April 7 you and her four great- can shop for beautiful prom dresses grandchildren. She at incredibly low prices! will be remembered Happy Hour: Meet the Director for her hard work and Join Peter Leonard, the Director of the Library, for a beverage and her caring for friends CMBA members presented a plaque to June some snacks on Tuesday, April 15 and patients for 48 Newcomer in 2007 for her many years of service to between 5-6 pm in the Cedar Mill years as a registered the organization. nurse; also for her Library’s upstairs meeting room. work as a bookkeeper for the Cedar Mill Business Association and as a Library trends and plans will be manager for H&R Block.” discussed, and questions or sug- Zo-ann Newcomer now works at Silhouette Salon just down the gestions are encouraged. RSVP by street from the shop her father started and worked in for 46 years. “Mr. April 14 to 503-644-0043 x 121 or James” still shops and visits friends in the area. email [email protected]