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Road in Hillsboro, not much peared to be overwhelmingly Controversial has changed in 10 years. against the concept. “The Hillsboro population On Nov. 13, more than 100 The project, called Sequoia Hillsboro store citizens turned out for a Hills- Village, is proposed to go on the rejected WalMart several proposal draws boro Planning Commission pub- corner of West Baseline Road years ago, and I hope we lic hearing that stretched more and Southwest Cornelius Pass do so again.” dozens of protesters than four hours. The commis- Road, which is currently an un- sion called the meeting to take developed greenspace with doz- — Peter Davies, Hillsboro resident By DOUG BURKHARDT testimony on a proposal to cre- ens of giant sequoia trees. The The Hillsboro Tribune ate a mixed-use development overall development would anchored by a 50,000-square- spread across 25.7 acres and, in Greg Hathaway, a partner When it comes to the com- foot WalMart “neighborhood addition to the WalMart store, with Hathaway Koback Con- HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: DOUG BURKHARDT munity’s views on WalMart market,” and as had been the would include a 242-unit hous- Vernon Mock, a strong critic of WalMart’s development plans, locating on Cornelius Pass case in 2003, the public ap- ing subdivision. See WALMART / Page A2 displayed his viewpoint right up front at a Nov. 13 public hearing.
HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: DOUG BURKHARDT A crumpled wheelchair rests on the wet pavement Monday morning as offi cers with the Forest Grove Police Department take measurements at a fatal accident scene near the intersection of Pacifi c Avenue and Mountain View Lane. Wheelchair- bound man dies in crash John David Hacker hit by driver from Aloha Toys on
By NANCY TOWNSLEY The Hillsboro Tribune
A wheelchair-bound Forest Grove man died early Monday morning after being hit by a motorist from Aloha. John David Hacker, 55, was attempting to WHEELS cross the 3900 block of Pacifi c Avenue — but not in a marked crosswalk, police said — just after 6 a.m. He was heading north, toward Best Western University Inn & Suites, when a HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTOS: CHASE ALLGOOD sports-utility vehicle driven by 68-year-old Donald Watts struck him in the middle of the highway. ■ Rich Verchow, Hacker had been a resident of Forest Grove Firefi ghters, bikers team up leading the way as Rehabilitation and Care Center, 3900 Pacifi c this year’s honorary Ave., said Mark Firmani of Vancouver-based Santa Claus (above), Prestige Care, parent company of the local to give kids a happier holiday offers a friendly care facility. wave as The vehicle that hit Hacker was traveling By DOUG BURKHARDT motorcyclists, odds are they’re on motorcyclists roll westbound in the left-hand lane, said Forest The Hillsboro Tribune their way to contribute to a wor- out to escort a Grove Police Capt. Mike Herb. Its right-front thy cause. Maybe they’re even truckload of toys bumper was damaged in the collision, and de- Who can forget those cheesy playing Santa Claus. going to the Elks bris was strewn across the highway. but classic biker gang fi lms That was the case last Saturday Lodge. Hacker died at the scene. His broken wheel- from the 1950s and 1960s with as about 95 motorcyclists, many of chair rode back to the Forest Grove Police sta- titles such as “Wild Angels,” whom are members of ABATE of from the Hillsboro Fire Station on to support the Stan Johnston Me- tion in the trunk of a patrol car around 10:30 “The Born Losers” and “Angels Oregon — an organization that Northwest 229th to the Hillsboro morial Toy Run, an annual event a.m. Monday. from Hell.” promotes motorcycle rights and Elks Lodge on Northwest Quata- that provides toys to those who But times have sure changed. education — rumbled down Ever- ma Road. See FATALITY / Page A9 These days, if you see a group of green Road on a nine-mile route The two-wheelers were rolling See TOYS / Page A2
TriMet will TriMet eyes safer buses, trains have a full 60 miles of MAX tracks to Farlane faced accusations Oregon Department of Trans- sions. “Our skilled mainte- maintain Offi cials say that poor maintenance was portation inspected the trains nance employees work hard when the maintenance is an endangering public safety. and tracks the next month. It every day to ensure that our Portland to In February, Amalgamated issued a report saying there system is maintained and oper- Milwaukie emerging priority Transit Union President Bruce were no safety problems, and ating as it should.” Light Rail Hansen issued a news release only routine maintenance was But just last week, McFar- Line opens. By JIM REDDEN with photographs that he said required. lane abruptly announced he The Hillsboro Tribune showed unsafe conditions on “The inspection supported was reorganizing the agency to PAMPLIN MAX trains and tracks, includ- the fact that our MAX system is place a greater emphasis on MEDIA GROUP PHOTO: Earlier this year, TriMet ing a cracked rail and corroded safe,” McFarlane said after JAIME VALDEZ General Manager Neil Mc- switch boxes. In response, the ODOT announced its conclu- See TRIMET / Page A8
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WalMart “superstore” at the He said the proposed same location a decade ago WalMart would be much small- nors LLP, a Portland law fi rm shaped WalMart’s new plan. er, and the overall project foot- representing WalMart’s appli- “That project was denied, and print would also be smaller. cation, opened his remarks by that denial decision has shaped “It had to be smaller and a noting that the city of Hills- the proposal before you to- mixed-use development for a better fi t in the community,” Ha- thaway said. “We believe this Thanksgiving Pies! proposal complies with the standards the city set out. Praline Pumpkin or WalMart can comply with all 429113.112213 the conditions of your planning Apple-Quince Pie staff.” Enjoy by the slice at the Cafe, or That did not mollify those in order whole pies to pick up. the crowd at the Hillsboro Civic Call to order: 503/649-4643 Center, who raised a multitude of objections to seeing a WalMart located in the area. More than two dozen speak- 7575 SE TV Hwy, Hillsboro OR 97123 ers blasted the proposal, and www.reedvillecafe.com | 503-649-4643 urged the seven members of the city’s planning commission to deny WalMart’s request for a permit. SNOW TIRE Brian Roberts, vice president CHANGE OVER of the planning commission, Starting at first called for project propo- Citizens at last week’s public $ nents to come forward and tes- hearing on a proposed WalMart 40 tify for a maximum of three development look at a presentation All 4 mounted and minutes. No one spoke in favor and crowd around maps and charts balanced.John Mendoza Most Cars. of the project, so opponents describing the plan. About 100 Locally Owned at this Location for 35 Years! were given their turn. people turned out for the Nov. 13 We take pride in providing our customers with the latest products and unprecedented Vernon Mock, a citizen wear- hearing at the Hillsboro Civic Center. service - be it Tires, Brakes, Shocks, Struts, Batteries or Alignment ing a T-shirt that read “Never HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTOS: DOUG BURKHARDT shop WalMart!” was emphatic $OO6HDVRQ5DGLDO $OO6HDVRQ5DGLDO in his opposition. traffi c. 5%5 5%5 1(;(152$',$1$7 “I am totally against this. For- “I think the traffi c would be 5 STARTING AT STARTING AT STARTING AT ty percent of WalMart workers atrocious,” Emmons said. “And $ 95 $ 95 $ 95 are on government assistance, WalMart is not being a good 43 Each 59 Each 149 and I don’t like paying that neighbor when they are build- Each when the owners of WalMart ing three- and four-story build- FREE MOUNTING FREE MOUNTING FREE MOUNTING Balance, Stems && Disposal Extra. 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Offer Offer expires expires 11/30/13 11/2/13 are billionaires,” Mock said. ings in our backyard.” Stop by and see us, you’ll be glad you did! “WalMart employees’ wages are Other speakers pointed out minimum wage, and they short that WalMart stores are usual- HillsboroAmericanTire.com people on their hours so there is ly open 24 hours a day and the Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm 943 SW Baseline no medical and no vacation mall would create a large Sat 7:30am-4pm +LOOVERUR hours.” amount of light pollution. 429102.111313 “Their lighting is set up to Local businesses hurt broadcast all over the area,” Mock warned that when said one opponent. “It would WalMarts come in to a commu- bring a huge amount of lighting nity, existing businesses often to that area that is basically in- suffer. dustrial.” “Other stores went belly-up Katie Durant reminded the because of WalMart moving commissioners there are al- in,” Mock said. “This would be ready four grocery stores with- going in across from Albert- in three miles of the Cornelius sons. WalMart could maybe Pass/Baseline corner. close Albertsons up. We don’t “We don’t need another need another grocery store in one,” Durant said. that area.” Another issue was the se- Just in time for the Holidays! Traffi c was one of the main quoia trees on the site, many of concerns citizens mentioned. which would be lost if the de- Janeen Sollman, a member velopment is approved. of the Hillsboro School Board, Scott Franklin, an engineer said she was in “complete op- with Pacland, a project engi- was similar to Fleisher’s. position” to the proposed neering and management fi rm “I’m disappointed,” Roberts Building WalMart. working on the WalMart proj- said. “It seems ordinary, and “I have great concerns about ect, said many of the sequoias there’s not a lot of life. The res- ‘Sequoia Village’ growth. I can’t imagine what it on the site are not healthy. idential buildings look like they will be like with Intel also being “There are 338 total trees on have a bit of Northwest fl avor, Proponents explained on Cornelius Pass Road,” Soll- the site, but only 128 healthy but it would be nice if the two that WalMart’s proposed man said. “It will be a traffi c trees,” Franklin said. “We’d (WalMart and the housing development project would nightmare.” save 72 percent of those healthy units) were compatible some- be built in four phases. The impact on schools could ones.” how. It looks like neither side Phase one would be build- be serious as well, she added. talked to each other.” ing a 50,000-square-foot “Orenco’s schools are al- Sharp questions Roberts said he had reserva- WalMart store; phase two ready at capacity. Where will Several of the commission- tions about supporting the would be construction of 15 those students (from the hous- ers had sharp questions for the project in its current form. multi-family residential ing development) go?” she project’s proponents. “As far as I’m concerned, buildings with a total of questioned. “Please decline “Personally, I’m extremely we’re not there yet,” he said. 242 dwellings with a mix of WalMart in this area, and pre- disappointed with the site plan Hillsboro resident Peter Da- one-, two- and three-bed- serve our sanity from these layout and the proposed archi- vies urged the commissioners room units; and phase growing pains.” tecture,” said Commissioner to turn down WalMart’s pro- three and four would be At that point, the crowd Charles Fleisher. “This project posal. building two 9,500-square- erupted with a strong burst of has a somber, industrial feel, “The Hillsboro population re- foot retail buildings across applause. The display of sup- and severe lines with big boxes jected WalMart several years the main parking lot from port brought a rebuke from on the edges. I’d think you’d ago, and I hope we do so again,” WalMart. Roberts, who warned that any want to make this pleasant to Davies said. “When WalMart 429111.112013 further outbursts would not be the neighborhood.” opens a store, it destroys jobs 4&#"4&-*/&t)*--4#030t tolerated. Fleisher urged the designers and nearby businesses, and In the wake of the outpour- www.hutchinsappliance.com In addressing the issue of to “celebrate the corner” where they sell low-quality merchan- ing of opposition, proponents of added traffi c congestion, city Sequoia Village would be lo- dise not made in America. Sequoia Village asked the city planners said their research cated. He suggested that WalMart should be boycotted.” for a continuance until Jan. 8. indicated the increase in traffi c WalMart’s designers should Perhaps the evening’s most “Applicants requested time from a WalMart development take a look at the Kohl’s depart- emphatic and impassioned to prepare a response to the would not be excessive. ment store a couple miles up speaker was Vincent Dimond, Planning Commission and to See “Our analysis showed the de- Cornelius Pass Road. who warned of an increased the public,” explained Colin velopment meets all require- “They put a water feature at number of traffi c accidents if Cooper, the city’s planning di- ments for the city and county,” the corner. It takes up valuable WalMart is allowed to go in. rector. said Christina Fera-Thomas, real estate, but it makes it “WalMart is a magnet, and Cooper said the proponents’ transportation planning ana- nice,” Fleisher explained. “This every traffi c data item you have request for a delay was not un- online lyst for the city. “Studies show (Baseline/Cornelius Pass) is is understated,” Dimond de- usual.
385253.062311 PT 385253.062311 suffi cient capacity out there for the corner of two major thor- clared. “There are many, many “It’s not uncommon for appli- Fresh new classifi eds every day this development.” oughfares in the city. Put a children walking along these cants to take comments and Your Neighborhood Marketplace – all day and night! Judy Emmons said she lives sculpture there, or something streets. We are going to have make modifications to their in a neighborhood behind the to do with sequoias. A contri- many more accidents. You are plans in response,” said Coo- proposed development area, bution to the community would putting citizens in danger. per. “Now we wait to see what 503-620-SELL (7355) www.portlandtribune.com and did not agree with the be in order.” Please listen to the people the applicant’s team does to re- city’s assessment regarding Roberts said his reaction here!” spond.” THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to attend the Toys: Program in its 22nd year 2013 ROTARY CHRISTMAS AUCTION DINNER Friday December 6th ■ From Page A1 might otherwise go without Walters Cultural Arts Center during the Christmas season. In addition to donating doz- The four charities chosen by member vote for this year’s proceeds are: ens of new toys, the motorcy- clists raised about $2,400 to ■ Home Plate Youth Services support the Hillsboro Fire De- partment’s yearly Toy & Joy ■ Hillsboro High School FFA Program Program. “The Elks distribute the ■ The Outpost Summer Enrichment & Lunch Program toys as part of their winter food program to help people HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: CHASE ALLGOOD ■ around the community, and Bikers on a mission to spread good cheer over the holidays line up Rotary International Polio Plus Campaign the money goes to the fire de- before their convoy gets under way. partment to help them buy toys,” said Gordon Sahnow, over Germany and France that Beaverton Honda-Yama-
429109.112213 ABATE event coordinator. during the war, passed away ha donated two $250 gift cer- Auction items are now being accepted. Sahnow said Stan Johnston, in 2004, but the tradition he tificates and the Hillsboro a World War II veteran and started continues to grow. For Elks provided two $100 VISA We accept cash donations for the benefi ciaries. longtime ABATE member, the past 22 years on the third gift cards for a raffle. started the toy drive tradition Saturday in November, fire- Sahnow said it was gratify- in 1984. fighters and motorcyclists ing to participate in the pro- GO TO OUR WEBSITE “That first year, there were have been active in the toy gram. to register and buy tickets three motorcycles involved, drive, buoyed by a great deal “It’s great,” he said. “I’ve and now it’s close to 100,” of community support. In ad- helped with distribution of www.hillsbororotary.org Sahnow said. dition to help from the fire the toys before, and it’s a Johnston, who flew B-17s department, Sahnow noted great feeling.” The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, November 22, 2013 NEWS A3 Event draws crowd to honor sisters Metro’s
up for the ride around town. Harrington More than $4,000 They and others donated mon- ey for additional playground raised for playground equipment to be installed be- runs again hind the Forest Grove School equipment in tribute District administration offi ce, Riders take off Metro Councilor Kathryn to Anna and Abby where the girls often played. on a four-mile Harrington, who represents “It warmed our hearts to see bicycle ride Hillsboro and most of Wash- By NANCY TOWNSLEY those in our community riding during a Nov. 9 ington County, has fi led for The Hillsboro Tribune and playing right where we Cycle for Life re-election. would with Abigail and Anna,” event honoring Harrington’s announcement Hillsboro resident John said Tom Robinson, Abigail’s sisters Abigail ends months of political insid- Haide found a broken cable father and husband of Susan Robinson and er speculation that she was as he performed bicycle Dieter-Robinson, Anna’s moth- Anna Dieter- considering safety checks before a Cycle er. “We want to send our love, Eckerdt, who running of Life event got under way hugs and thanks to all who died Oct. 20 in against Wash- Nov. 9 in Forest Grove. supported the event.” Forest Grove. ington County “I’m doing the ABCs of bike As they rode off under an HILLSBORO TRIBUNE Chairman An- maintenance: archway of blue and purple PHOTO: dy Duyck. Oth- air, brakes and balloons — the Robinson and JOHN SCHRAG er rumored “I want to chain,” said Dieter-Eckerdt sisters’ favorite candidates Haide, who colors — family members and the day. “I hope it helps in some corn design when she sat down rode the bike route — joined against Duyck sing things works at the friends of all ages provided a way.” to be decorated by face-paint- Police Chief Janie Schutz as the include fi rst- that will Tanasbourne hurting community with a col- While some rode the bike ing artist Nicole Palazuelos. crowd swelled around 10:30 a.m. HARRINGTON term state make REI. He sent lective visual embrace. route, others hung back on the “Susan and Tom are amaz- During a lull in the activities, Rep. Ben Ung- the bike’s own- About 150 members of the blacktop to talk, give and re- ing,” said Booth, a special edu- some added details to a colorful er (D-Hillsboro), who has said people er home to gr- Portland Velo cycling club came ceive hugs, listen to guitar mu- cation instructional assistant mural created by Forest Grove he is still undecided. think and to ab a different out to show support for the fam- sic and enjoy hot soup and cin- for the Forest Grove School Dis- resident Anya Doll-Schmitz Harrington was fi rst elected set of wheels ily and donate to the cause. namon rolls. trict, where Dieter-Robinson is that bore the words, “A family to Metro District 4 in 2006 and remember to ride the “We appreciate Forest Grove Deanna and Brian Bloch and employed. “And this communi- is a circle of people who love re-elected in 2010. not to take four-mile because we come through here their children, Alexi, 14, and ty is amazing — there are real- us.” “I’ve produced real results each other route in honor all the time on weekend rides,” Trevor, 9, jumped on their bikes ly no words to describe it.” Meanwhile, Cornelius guitar- for District 4 in Washington of Forest said Kevin Rhea, president of for the more physically active Kris Williams, who runs the ist and singer George Reiswig County during my first two for Grove sisters the group. “Our whole club was pursuit. outdoor recreation program at crooned some haunting lyrics terms as Metro councilor, and granted.” Abigail Robin- pretty touched by what hap- “We’ve really been affected Pacifi c University, gave riders about “mysteries dark and I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to son and Anna pened. We wanted to be here. by the tragedy,” said Brian, who and volunteers last-minute in- deep.” do this work,” Harrington said — George Reiswig Dieter-Eck- “I have a little girl who’s 10. added that his regular bike structions before they em- His words expressed what in her announcement. “I’m ask- erdt. This [news of the girls’ deaths] training route takes him right barked on their journey under others were undoubtedly pon- ing voters for the opportunity The combination tribute and just hurt my heart.” past the accident scene. “We mostly clear skies at mid-morn- dering. to continue the effective work fundraiser was staged less Maggie Pike, owner of Mag- wanted to show up to support ing. “This hasn’t been easy to I’ve been doing at Metro. than a block from the spot on gie’s Buns, the event’s primary the family.” “Ride safely, have fun and process,” said Reiswig, who “This is challenging and re- Main Street where Abby, 11, sponsor, said about $4,300 had Likewise, said Kiley Booth of look out for each other!” he ad- used to live in Forest Grove. “I warding public service, and I and Anna, 6, were killed in a been collected. North Plains. 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429707.112213 A4 NEWS The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, November 22, 2013 arts& ENTERTAINMENT Holiday performances come alive at HART
By COLLEEN CORNISH nual pageant in an original di- If you go The Hillsboro Tribune rection. “Christmas is about chil- “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” illsboro Artists’ Re- dren,” Hale said, “and this just Nov. 22 through Dec. 15, Fridays gional Theatre provides a great opportunity to and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. (HART) delivers celebrate.” “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Htwice the fun this The STAGES Performing Play” Christmas season with two Arts Youth Academy Show Nov. 28 through Dec. 15, holiday classics on stage dur- Choir will perform special Thursdays and Sundays at 7:30 ing November and December. Christmas pieces before every p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. “The Best Christmas Pag- performance and join the pro- ■ Tickets: $15 adults, $13 eant Ever” opens Friday, Nov. duction as part of the Angel seniors, $11 children; $25 dou- 22, and “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Choir. ble-feature (adults) for both shows Radio Play,” opens Thanksgiv- “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Ra- on the same day ing night. dio Play” is directed by Paul ■ Info: hart-theatre.org or 503- “It gives the audience more Roder. 693-7815 ■ choice,” said Ray Hale, who di- “This particular show is near Location: 185 S.E. Washington St., Hillsboro In “The Best rects the cast of “The Best and dear to me because I am Christmas Pageant Christmas Pageant Ever.” fond of the era,” Roder said. He Ever,” Gladys “These are very popular has directed the play twice be- Herdman, played plays and people are always fore, including once at HART. loved fi lm, Roder said, with all by Grace Malloy, asking us to do them again.” Staged as a live radio show of the character and most of puts pressure on From the book by Barbara at station WBFR on Christmas the dialogue, but with “a fresh the narrator, Robinson, the play showcases Eve 1946, fi ve actors perform take on it.” played by the infamous Herdman chil- dozens of parts in the drama as Actors Arron Morrow, Jody Kimberly Auran dren, known also as “The well as create a variety of Spradlin, Ilana Watson, Tony (above). At right, Worst Kids in the World.” Go- sound effects. They tell the Smith and Karen Roder recre- in “It’s A ing to Sunday school because story of George Bailey, who has ate the feeling of the live radio they heard the church served given up on his dreams of help- broadcast, complete with com- Wonderful Life: A snacks, the delinquent children ing others and is contemplat- mercial breaks. Singers add Radio Play,” Tony are erroneously given roles in ing suicide. But Bailey’s guard- period songs and Christmas Smith, Jody the church’s annual Christmas ian angel shows him how many carols before the show and dur- Spradlin, Aaron pageant. Played by actors Sar- lives he’d touched and how dif- ing intermission. Morrow and Ilana ah Felder, Rachael Schoen, ferent his town would be had “I think it will be an appeal- Watson put a live Grace Malloy, Christian Vece he never been born. ing alternative to football or radio show spin on and Yoonie Shin, the Herd- The adaptation by Joe some of the movies that open the holiday classic. man’s shenanigans take the an- Landry is very close to the be- on Thanksgiving,” Roder said. COURTESY PHOTOS Hillsboro author unveils sci-fi novel
At a book release party at its ability to transcend gener- there as the legends awaken.” ‘Stealing Lucifer’s Jacobsen’s Books in downtown ations, to give us a space out- “Stories are our Macalino said she isn’t sure Hillsboro Nov. 15, Macalino side of time where we can de- where her fascination with sci- Dreams’ is second celebrated the debut of her cide anew who we want to connections to each ence fi ction comes from. in a series science-fi ction book, “Stealing be.” other; our way to make “I think science fi ction and Lucifer’s Dreams,” which is The protagonist in Macali- fantasy offer us tools as writ- By DOUG BURKHARDT the second book in her bud- no’s Shades of Venice series is sense of the world and ers and readers to examine is- The Hillsboro Tribune ding “Shades of Venice” se- Alyse Kate Bryant, a woman our place in it.” sues in a bigger way, to play ries. Macalino describes as a “sen- — Tonya Macalino the what-if game on a grander Storytelling is ingrained “Stories are our connec- sory immersion artist.” scale,” she said. “They allow in Hillsboro author Tonya tions to each other; our way to At the Jacobsen’s event, Ma- us to examine what kind of Macalino’s soul, and she is make sense of the world and calino told a group of about 50 “Alyse goes to the flooded people we want to be morally, HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: DOUG BURKHARDT beginning to share more of our place in it,” said Macalino. booklovers what her latest ruins of Venice to fi lm a docu- and they allow us to examine Tonya Macalino poses with her her stories in book form. “The magic in every story is work is about. mentary about the folklore the heights we can strive for latest book, “Stealing Lucifer’s and history of the ruins,” she as people and as creative be- Dreams,” during a book release said, “but she gets trapped ings.” party at Jacobsen’s Books Friday. ARTSBRIEFS
25, to read and talk about her cluding Portlander Hazel Lee Seniors present holiday work. Presented by the Hills- Ying, who died on a fighter variety show boro group Conversations with plane ferry mission. Hosted by Writers, her free talk begins at Cornell Estates Retirement & Northwest Senior Theater of- 7 p.m. at the Hillsboro Main Li- Assisted Living, 1005 N.E. 17th fers two more performances brary Branch, 2850 Brookwood Ave., Hillsboro, Unander’s talk this week of “All Things Holi- Parkway. Questions from the begins at 1:30 p.m. and is open day.” audience are welcome. to the public. Directed by Ray Beyer, 20 A Portland writer, editor and For information, call 503-640- cast members from Hillsboro teacher, Lindner-Raphael holds 2884. and the metro area will put you a master of science degree in in the holiday mood with a vari- writing and book publishing Forest Center staff ety show complete with sing- from Portland State University. ing, dancing and comedy. Her poetry is in CutBank Liter- teach wreath-making The curtain rises on the fam- ary Magazine and will appear Learn how to make a holiday ily friendly show at 2 p.m. Fri- in “Just Now: Twenty New wreath or a bird feeder from a day and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, at Portland Poets,” an anthology cone at the Tillamook Forest Alpenrose Dairy Opera House, edited by Peter Sears. Center. 429711.112013 6149 S.W. Shattuck Road, Port- The family class is offered land. General admission tickets Fly Gals story told Friday, Nov. 29, Saturday, Nov. are $5. Handicapped access and 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1 at 11:30 parking are available. For infor- Author and historian Sig Un- a.m. Registration is required by mation, call 503-227-2003. ander recounts the story of the Sunday, Nov. 24. The cost of Women Airforce Service Pilots, supplies and materials is $12 to Poet discusses the fi rst female fi ghter pilots in make a wreath; $3 to make a World War II, Friday, Nov. 29. feeder. The center is located at writing craft His free talk includes rare 45500 Wilson River Highway. Poet Tiah Lindner-Raphael period photographs and honors For more information, call 503- visits Hillsboro Monday, Nov. several individual WASPs, in- 815-6800.
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t’s a (Somewhat) Won- director and primary script broadcast of Capra’s traditional Nov. 29, and the show runs Nov. derful Life” brings pet- adapter. “Plus, you can see heartwarming tale. Professional 30 to Dec. 23. “ ty bickering, overly about a million versions of infi ghting, a last minute addi- Thursday through Saturday Isaturated rum cake ‘Wonderful Life’ done straight tion to the cast (who happens to performances are at 7:30 p.m. and marital infi delity to all over Oregon. That just isn’t be the producer’s new girl- and Sunday shows are at 2 George Bailey’s classic tale of Bag&Baggage’s style.” friend), a bizarre love triangle p.m. Tickets range from $18 to a man who fi nds a new zest Per- and an ine- $32. Tickets are available on- for life. formed in briated fol- line at bagnbaggage.org or by Bag&Baggage Productions the style of WEEK OF ey artist calling the box offi ce at 503-345- takes Frank Capra’s classic a 1940s ra- all threat- 9590. Christmas tale, “It’s a Wonder- dio broad- en to de- ful Life,” and twists it with a cast, the November 22 stroy the new style at The Venetian The- show tells biggest 456840.111313 atre, 253 E. Main St. in Hillsboro. the story of holiday LOWER PRICES: TICKETS, CONCESSIONS & 3D! Baseline & N. 26th Ave. “It is part of our mission to a group of broadcast 503-844-8732 crack open and look at these New York in America For 11/22 - 11/28 * =No Passes classic stories in new, innovative radio stars whose personal and with hilarious and heartwarm- * THE HUNGER GAMES and provocative ways,” said professional entanglements ing results. CATCHING FIRE (PG-13) BIG SCREEN Scott Palmer, the show’s artistic nearly derail the Christmas Eve The preview performance is THE DELIVERY MAN (PG-13) 12 YEARS A SLAVE (R) THIS WEEK THOR: THE DARK WORLD (PG-13) ENDER’S GAME (PG-13) * THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY(R) NOV. 22 children. Ginger: A Concert of Renaissance FREE BIRDS (PG) Music.” Listen to ancient tunes ADVANCE SHOWS STARTING TUES NOV. 26TH CELEBRATION l Primrose & NOV. 23 and learn about instruments. OPENING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH * FROZEN (PG) 2D/3D online Tumbleweeds, 248 E. Main St., Hillsboro Library. 3 p.m. VISIT ACTVTHEATERS.COM will host a Beaujolais Nouveau KIDS l Join Bag&Baggage FOR MOVIE SHOWTIMES Celebration, honoring more than Productions for acting and charac- NOV. 25 NOW SERVING BEER AND WINE AT BOTH LOCATIONS Fresh new classifi eds every day – all day and night! 500 years of excellence in pro- ter creation, fourth- through sixth- PT 410665.022312 ducing Beaujolais Nouveau, whole graders play acting games, explore WRITER TALK l Tiah Lindner LAST VEGAS (PG-13) 503-620-SELL (7355) cluster fermentation, using native, open scenes and learn basic Raphael, Portland writer, editor, BAD GRANDPA (R) www.portlandtribune.com wild yeasts. French music from the physical and vocal techniques for poet and teacher, relishes the THE WALKING DEAD (TV-MA) Jeepers Creepers Swing Band and creating characters. Registration energy of writing groups, work- French appetizers. 6 to 8 p.m. required online or at the library. 2 shop and critique. Hillsboro to 4 p.m. Hillsboro Public Library. Library, 2850 Brookwood Parkway. CAREGIVER CONFERENCE l Head hillsboro.plinkit.org. 7 p.m. to Tuality Health Education Center, 334 S.E. Eighth Ave. in Hillsboro, BAZAAR l The Hillsboro Fire NOV. 26 for a free family caregivers confer- Department is holding a fundrais- ence. Learn about legal planning, ing bazaar for its Toy & Joy pro- TURKEY TROT l Kids through coping with caregiving emotions, gram. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mingle eighth grade can race for a free understanding the Affordable Care with Frosty the Snowman, the Thanksgiving turkey. First race at Act and more. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Gingerbread Man, Mrs. Claus and 3:30 p.m. Hare Field, 1151 N.E. Reserve a spot by calling 503- local carolers while shopping for Grant St. Contact Iris Ringer at 846-3089. jewelry, crafts, glass art, fl oral 503-615-3410 or iris.ringer@hills- arrangements and Christmas boro-oregon.gov for more informa- NOV. 22 TO DEC. 15 decor. Cornell Estates, 1005 N.E. tion. 17th Ave. THEATER l “The Best Christmas NOV. 28 TO DEC. 15 Pageant Ever,” a play with opportu- HEALTH CARE PRESENTATION l nities for young actors and a per- There will be a presentation about THEATER l HART brings back the fect acknowledgement of the Cover Oregon, the state’s new art of the radio play with “It’s a allure of theater as art about a health care system, at Jessie Mays Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” Christmas production under the Community Center, 30975 N.W. complete with full live foley sound worst of circumstances that suc- Hillcrest St. in North Plains. 1 to effects and period commercials. ceeds nonetheless. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and and Saturday at 2 p.m. HART Sunday at 2 p.m. HART Theatre. CONCERT l Gayle and Phillip Theatre. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $15 adults; $13 seniors; $11 Neuman perform “Nutmeg & $11 children. NEXT WEEK
NOV. 30 Hillsboro businesses will be open & Palliative Care Partners honors for exhibit receptions and deals. those who have touched our lives. HOLLY DAYS l Visit the marketplace Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Names will be read during the with crafts and gifts, food and Main St., will hold a reception from service and also placed on the drinks, hot cocoa and cookies, a 6 to 8 p.m. for artwork by Pear Tree of Life. Trinity Lutheran visit from Santa Claus, live reindeer, members, a creative mentor pro- Church, 2194 S.E. Minter Bridge fresh winter produce and live musi- gram for homeless youth with a Road. cal entertainment. Trade a few cans mission to strengthen lives with art of food for a ticket to ride the kids and education. Slipshod, an enter- CONCERT l Don’t miss a holiday train around town. the annual tree taining duo, will perform. Summa tradition. Christmas with the Trail lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The Real Estate, 231 E. Main St. in Band will play in the Forest Grove Tom Hughes Civic Center Plaza in Hillsboro, will hold a reception for a High School auditorium this year. Hillsboro. 1 p.m. into the evening. new month’s art display, as well as 1401 Nichols Lane. 7 p.m. $20 Sequoia Gallery + Studio, 136 S.E. general admission and $25 for HUNGER. DEC. 1 Third Ave., where all members will reserved seating. display their work. BAZAAR l St. Matthew’s Catholic DEC. 5 It touches every Church is hosting its annual holi- CHOCOLATE TALK l Get an inside day craft fair. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in look at Moonstruck Chocolates, a HEALTH CARE TALK l There will be the school gym. Arts and crafts, chocolate factory based in the a Cover Oregon presentation at community baked goods, gifts. Interested ven- Portland area, and explore how Cornelius City Hall, 1355 Barlow dors can contact Pat Rossetti at chocolate is made, what makes St. 503-648-1998 ext. 232 or pros- Moonstruck so successful, and [email protected]. 221 how you can make your own delec- MUSEUM FUN l Celebrate the 80th Some weeks we don’t have Walnut St. table creations. Chocolates will be anniversary of Prohibition at “ available to try. Free. Hillsboro Main Museum After Dark, put on by the enough food left for breakfasts. HOLIDAY BOOKS l Bring the kids Library, 2850 N.E. Brookwood Washington County Museum. My kids get a free lunch at school, and kick off the 25 days of Grinch- Parkway. 7 p.m. Enjoy adult beverages in honor of mas. There will be a Grinch story- the repealed law, dancing and so it can be noon before they get time and a kick off for prizes. 1 to DEC. 4 music, and a Great Gatsby- 4 p.m. themed costume contest. 5:30 to their first meal of the day. ” CONCERT l Portland Community 9 p.m. $20 in advance and $25 DEC. 3 College’s choir will perform at the door. washingtoncountymu- “Sounds of the Season” with seum.org. BEE CLASS l Ron Spendel will “Gloria” as the evenings center- demonstrate Mason Bee Cocoon piece at PCC Rock Creek, 17705 WRITERS GROUP l Share stories Cleaning at 9:30 a.m. at the N.W. Springville Road. 7:30 p.m. and receive feedback at North Washington County Demonstration $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages Plains Library. 6:30 p.m. Garden, 882 N.E. 28th Ave. Bring 10 to 16, children 9 and younger your mason bee nests and/or are free. Proceeds will fund the AUCTION l Walters Cultural Arts Make a difference!
cocoons to be cleaned. choir’s trip to San Francisco. Center will host party with food, 448948.111313 drink and auction packages. 5:30 FIRST TUESDAY l Downtown REMEMBRANCE SERVICE l Hospice to 7:30 p.m. Donate at oregonfoodbank.org/communitynewspapers A6 NEWS The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, November 22, 2013 Commentary WalMart plan should be rejected
assive expansion for Intel. A huge de- velopment on the table for South Hills- boro. And now a proposal for “Sequoia MVillage,” a mixed-use development that would include a new WalMart “neighborhood gro- cery store” and a 242-unit housing complex at one of the busier corners in Hillsboro — the intersec- tion of Cornelius Pass Road and Baseline Road. Last week, about 100 citizens turned out for a public hearing on a proposal to allow WalMart to build a 50,000 square foot store at the intersection, and OUROPINION the two dozen or so citizens who addressed the Hillsboro Planning Commission were unanimous in their opposition. Insurance companies should We realize a public hearing is not designed to be a public vote, and we realize members of the planning commission need to consider specific technical issues when making their decisions. extend coverage for Oregonians Still, when the public opposition to a project is that overwhelming, we expect the city to listen. regon’s Insurance Commis- dition, prohibits lifetime limits on Like many at the Nov. 13 hearing at the Hills- sioner Laura Cali should Capitol coverage, forbids denying payment boro Civic Center, we thought the traffic study take immediate action to al- for essential coverage and bans com- presented by the city’s transportation analysts O low insurance companies to Report panies from dropping coverage when was difficult to believe. They reported there was extend existing health insurance someone gets sick and needs it most. plans into 2014. Cover Oregon is pres- Suzanne These important changes are some of “sufficient capacity out there for this develop- ently unable to enroll individuals Bonamici the most popular provisions of the ment” and “the development through its website. Although Cover ACA, but they cannot be fully real- meets all requirements for the Oregon is accepting paper applica- ized if new plans that meet these The proposed city and county.” Essentially, they tions, many Oregonians are having Although CoverOregon.com is not higher standards are difficult to ac- difficulty understanding their options currently working for enrollment, cess. site of Sequoia said adding a WalMart and nearly and enrolling. Oregonians should not those who wish to enroll now can sub- Although I am extremely frustrated Village is now 250 housing units at this already be denied access to plans they al- mit paper applications and get help about the failures of CoverOregon. an appealing busy intersection would not cre- ready hold when there are impedi- by calling Cover Oregon’s hotline at com and HealthCare.gov, we must ate any significant traffic prob- ments to obtaining new plans. The 1-855-268-3767. Constituents of the 1st keep the focus on our ultimate goal: 25 acres of president agrees, and has granted Congressional District can also call affordable, high quality insurance lems. states additional latitude. my office at 503-469-6010 for assis- that is available to every Oregonian green space, Huh? What type of data were If Oregon implements this adminis- tance. and every American. Eventually, dotted with they looking at? trative change, insurance companies I strongly encourage Oregon to im- these websites will work and millions dozens of giant Hillsboro residents have seen will need to inform consumers they plement this change, but I also recog- of Americans will benefit. For the sequoia trees. the impacts of a tsunami of may be giving up protections required nize we must continue to work to en- time being, it’s important that we of- growth over the past few years, by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In- sure that all Oregonians are covered fer reasonable flexibility whenever Much of this surers would also be required to in- by plans that include the basic con- possible. and we think they have a real- form policyholders alternative plans sumer protections set out in the ACA soft, park-like world grasp of the likely impact of are available and tax credits may be as soon as possible. The ACA pre- U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici represents Or- area would be Sequoia Village that is more be- available through the health care ex- vents insurers from discriminating egon’s 1st Congressional District in mowed down to lievable than what the city’s change. based on gender or pre-existing con- Congress. make way for a transportation analysts are re- business the porting. community’s “Traffic would be atrocious,” said one. residents are “It would create a traffic night- Intel must be accountable to public saying they do mare,” said another. not want. We agree, and we urge city offi- he recent editorial “Intel’s con- hearings not taken place, no one at Intel cials to recognize that we cannot tribution more than emissions,” Guste or DEQ would have realized the problem. keep adding more lanes or more stoplights to our (Portland Tribune, Nov. 7 issue) And Intel would have been granted per- roads and think that will solve traffic congestion Tmakes the editorial board look mits to keep doing business as usual. like an apologist for Intel. Given numer- Comment Yes, this is very confusing. But Intel issues. ous articles on this subject in Pamplin Russ Dondero has a chance to be a good corporate citi- The WalMart proposal has other drawbacks to Media Group newspapers, this is a sur- and Dale Feik zen by addressing these issues, and DEQ consider as well — such as the amount of ambient prise. has learned they have to be more proac- light the project would bring. WalMart stores usu- The claim that “there is no evidence at tive and not be a rubber stamp of an in- this point that airborne emissions from heavier than air and spread along [the] dustry they regulate. ally operate 24 hours a day, so this corner would Intel” have harmed any of its neighbors ground.” At the end of the day, the problem will add a substantial amount of light pollution to the in Washington County is highly problem- In the Arizona incident, reported be resolved by the public demanding that neighborhood. atic at best. health effects from the June 29 leak in- our local officials, our The proposed site of Sequoia Village is now an Given Intel’s acknowledgement to hav- cluded difficulty breathing, nausea and county board, our ing vented unreported fluorides, toxic skin and eye irritation. Those hospital- There are no governor and our leg- appealing 25 acres of green space, dotted with chemicals, over 30 years is an admission ized were said to be in stable condition islators give DEQ and dozens of giant sequoia trees. Much of this soft, the public health may have been put at soon after treatment. independent other state agencies park-like area would be mowed down to make risk. Additionally, the record shows In- What would be the cumulative effect measures of the tools to protect way for a business the community’s residents are tel’s emissions don’t stop with fluorides. of more than 30 years of unreported Intel’s the public health. saying they do not want. There are no independent measures of emissions? We don’t know because DEQ Yes, Intel needs to Intel’s emissions by DEQ, so the public and other state agencies don’t indepen- emissions by be competitive. We Further, there are several grocery stores in the has no way of knowing the risk factors dently monitor emissions from Intel or are confident they can area already, including Fred Meyer and Albert- from those emissions. This is a serious other firms. DEQ, so the do so while being sons. WalMart offers cheap goods — predomi- public policy question — DEQ is not liv- We’ve all learned that “banks too big public has no good stewards of the nantly made in China — and have created a busi- ing up to its mission. to fail” can’t be trusted to self-monitor; way of environment and the ness model that serves to out-compete nearby Fluoride toxicity is illustrated by an in- neither can Oregon’s largest corporation. public’s health once cident at Intel’s Chandler, Ariz., FAB Their job is to make chips. DEQ’s job is knowing the Oregon’s regulatory businesses. We fail to see how undercutting good plant June 29, where 12 workers were to protect the public. risk factors system is up and run- neighbors such as Albertsons and Fred Meyer sent to the hospital and 31 others were The fact that Intel has a huge econom- ning as it should have would be in the best interest of Hillsboro or its cit- sickened. This was caused by a leak of ic impact on Washington County and Or- from those been all along. izens. And for those who want to shop at toxic nitrogen trifluoride. egon is not the point. Nobody is trying to emissions. When corporations Nitrogen trifluoride can be toxic to hu- run them out of the county or out of Ore- get millions in taxpay- WalMart, there is already one located in Corne- mans. It’s one of more than 50 federally- gon. But the public has the right to trans- er money, they are accountable to verify lius, just about nine miles from the Cornelius Pass classified chemicals termed “hazardous parent emission monitoring. their job creation claims and to make Road/Baseline intersection. air pollutants” that may be released at If Oregon has the “strictest standards sure they are not polluting the environ- WalMart’s Sequoia Village would come with a plants owned by Intel. in the United States for fluoride emis- ment and endangering the public health. significant societal cost to local residents, and at The National Oceanic & Atmospheric sions,” how could Intel not disclose fluo- Administration describes nitrogen triflu- ride emissions for 30 years? Clearly, Intel Russ Dondero is a senior policy analyst for some point, the city needs to say “No.” For a vari- oride as “very toxic by inhalation” be- and DEQ have both been asleep at the Washington County Citizen Action Network ety of reasons, we believe this project is a prime cause it is “corrosive to tissue,” and “va- switch. That’s got to change! (WCCAN). Dale Feik is chairman of WCCAN’s opportunity to do just that. pors from [this] liquefied gas are initially Had public comments during two DEQ air quality committee.
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Q About $12 By JIM REDDEN The Hillsboro Tribune Hillsboro, several million in now state offi cials say they are try- special districts, Gain Share ing to determine if the law creating “We’re not asking for a handout,” A possible glitch in a state law Metro and the says Washington County Chair tate the transfer. last nine years to assist local military families suffering financial hardship. the program properly authorizes money still is apparently preventing local Port of Portland, the Department of Revenue to pro- Andy Duyck. “We entered into a The county has already dedicat- and regional governments in which operates hasn’t been cess the payments. partnership with the state, we up- ed $4.5 million of the funds to one- Washington County from receiv- the Hillsboro Air- “We should know within a few held our end of the bargain and we time projects in its current budget. transferred ing state funds owned them for port. $ weeks if we can make the pay- expect them to do so, too.” The projects will either have to be from Salem, waiving property taxes to en- The money was ments or if a legislative fi County offi funded from other sources or can- courage large investments by In- expected under a cials are questioning but agency quired. If we can make the x ispay- re- the explanation, noting the Gain celed if the preliminary answer is tel and Genentech in Hillsboro. DUYCK provision of the ments, we will, says Michael Jor- Share legislation was thoroughly correct. Thanks to the many generous contributors, working on Washington County has been ex- state’s heavily If state officials conclude they promoted Strategic Investment dan, chief executive offi cer and di- reviewed by committees in both the the issue pecting to receive about $12 million cannot legally make the payments, 20 a year Program called Gain Share, ap- rector of the state Department of Oregon House and state Senate. It in the fi scal year that began on July the 2013 Legislature will have to proved by the 2007 Legislature. But Administrative Services. was also reviewed by the state 1. It is to be split with the city of amend the law to allow them. State the money has not arrived, and The answer does not please agencies involved in the fund trans- Washington County officials. fer, including DAS, where a Shared Sen. Ginny Burdick (D-District 18) Services Fund was created to facili- Q Hillsboro, See FUNDS / Page A8 The Salvation Army and our wonderful sponsors. Washington (Regular price $30) County in On the CUTTING Museum driver’s seat of edge moves to regional economy
hen experts talk about Hillsboro the strength of the Port- land-area economy, Call 503-22-SANTA or visit www.kpam.com Wthey increasingly mean Washington County and especially center Hillsboro, the fastest-growing city in and we’ll give the region. Hillsboro Mayor Jerry Willey has experienced the transformative ef- Rent-free space fects of Hillsboro’s growth fi expected to draw They include the creation of rst a boom- hand. ing high- people downtown Story by tech corri- Jim Redden dor, a revi- By CHRISTIAN GASTON and listen to AM860 KPAM talized his- The Hillsboro Tribune $ Photos by toric dis- Jill Eiland, Intel Chase Allgood trict near NW’s corporate It’s offi cial. The Washington the Civic affairs manager, County Museum will make its new Center and stands in a fi eld home in downtown Hillsboro, near the you a 10 use neighborhoods at locationsnew mixed- that loading up 13,000 square feet of expansion include Orenco Station and the space in the city’s Civic Center Streets of Tanasbourne. project on the with artifacts and cultural items. Ronler Acres “I’ve seen Hillsboro’s population Museum offi cials signed a 15-year, grow from about 27,000 in 1983 to rectly supports tens of thousands of Campus. rent-free lease 92,000 today, with high over other workers throughout the region Intel’s total economic impact in Or- with the city of egon was estimated at more than Hillsboro last “We want to employment and a and the state. And thou- healthy tax base, even $17.3 billion in a February 2011 analy- week. The deal help draw sands of other workers calls for the muse- during the recession,” “People have have been busy building sis prepared by ECONorthwest, an people into says Willey. economic consulting fi rm. The vast um to pay for the said Hillsboro is the new $3 billion D1X remodeling costs. Calling the changes development facility on majority of that impact was in Wash- downtown “The space at “absolutely positive,” a city on the company’s Ronler Acres ington County, where median house- Hillsboro and Willey says the increased hold incomes were $62,574 in 2012, far our Civic Center edge because Campus in Hillsboro for gives the museum consolidate property tax revenue nearly two years. above the nation, state and rest of the Bugatti’s Dining region. more visibility and generated by the growth we’re on the Intel officials are easier access for the city as has allowed Hillsboro to keenly aware of their “Economists say Portland drives edge of the Construction is nearly complete on their visitors while an arts and improve its livability with company’s outsized in- the state, but Washington County improvements to Intel’s D1X building and at the same time such features as added urban growth fl uence in Hillsboro and drives Portland and Intel drives culture parks and bike trails. Washington County,” says Alec Jo- its D1C and D1D facilities on the Ronler brings more people boundary. I like the rest of the state, says to downtown Hills- destination.” Many of the changes sephson, the ECONorthwest senior Acres Campus. Jill Eiland, the compa- boro,” said Hills- — Museum Director are the result of the more to say we’re a ny’s Northwest Regional economist who worked on the 2011 tical company, the Eid Passport iden- boro Mayor Jerry than $20 billion invested Corporate Affairs Man- analysis. Sam Shogren city on the tify verifi cation company, among oth- Willey in a state- in Aloha and Hillsboro ager. Hillsboro is not a one-company town. Many other businesses have ei- ers. ment issued Fri- since 1974 by Intel Corp., cutting edge.” “It helps make us sure And Hillsboro plans to add even day. “Together, we will be growing the semiconductor chip — Hillsboro Mayor that we remain a via ther opened or moved to its high-tech ble more companies to the mix in coming another great venue for downtown manufacturer. The com- company,” says Eiland, corridor during the past few years, Jerry Willey years, according to Willey. Hillsboro.” pany now employs more who considers Intel to expanding its impact on the regional “Hillsboro has always been a for- The deal solves a problem for each Certifi cate! than 17,000 workers in Oregon, mostly be a Washington County and state economy even more. They in Hillsboro. The company also indi- company because it has facilities in include the TriQuint semi-conductor ward-looking city,” says Willey. agency. both Aloha and Hillsboro. company, the SolarWorld solar power The nonprofit museum’s current company, the Genentech pharmaceu- site, on Portland Community College’s See EDGE / Page A8 STEM focus gives school new toolsSee MUSEUM / Page A5 Tanasbourne Oregon City 2364 NW Amberbrook Dr. Beaverton 334 Warner Milne Rd. (195th & Cornell) 2905 SW Cedar Hills Oregon City, OR 97045 Beaverton, OR 97006 Quatama Elementary be home base for hands-on Ristorante 503.352.5252 18740 Willamette Dr. Blvd. 503.722.8222 learning about the construc- West Linn, OR 97068 Beaverton, OR 97005 ✄ will get help with based programs and Interna- tion of bird houses, the sci- “We can start generating
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Certifi cate www.portlandtribune.com 09HT online all day! 449730.110813 A8 NEWS The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, November 22, 2013 Santa program TriMet: Light rail system is safe makes holidays ■ From Page A1 more focused on our vehicle ed by Bob Nelson, who was planning to spend an additional and track system to deliver hired as interim deputy general $2.5 million on track and switch more reliable service to our rid- manager in July. improvements over the next maintenance. He created a new ers.” “One of Nelson’s assignments year and a half. bright for seniors Maintenance Division for both Hansen isn’t buying it, how- was to review the organization The Federal Transit Admin- buses and trains, moving all ever. He still believes TriMet of the agency and make recom- istration is also increasing quests. maintenance responsibilities has serious maintenance prob- mendations about how it can be funding for maintenance County seniors The local Home Instead Se- out of the agency’s Operations lems, despite the ODOT report. improved. That took about four through its “State of Good Re- nior Care offi ce will enlist vol- Division. And he doesn’t believe creating months,” said Fetsch. pair” program. TriMet is ex- benefi t from unteers from its staff, senior The announcement came just a separate Maintenance Divi- Nor should anyone be sur- pecting to receive $6 million in partnership care business associates, a few weeks after routine re- sion will resolve those prob- prised McFarlane is emphasiz- such funding over the next two Meals on Wheels and others to pairs of the MAX tracks on the lems. ing maintenance, Fetsch said. years, plus another $585,000 in The holidays can be a dif- collect, wrap and distribute the Steel Bridge damaged electric “If you can’t solve them by She insisted that maintaining federal grants over the next two fi cult time for seniors, espe- gifts to local seniors who might equipment buried in the deck, communicating within the ex- aging infrastructure and equip- and a half years to replace and cially those who live alone otherwise spend the holiday triggering systemwide delays. isting organization, changing it ment is a growing priority improve signals, gate mecha- or have lost spouses or loved alone. McFarlane insists the new di- won’t help,” said Hansen. among transit agencies across nisms and other electrical sys- ones. Home Instead Senior “During this season of giv- vision was not created in re- Hansen also wonders why the country. tems. Care is partnering with For- ing, we encourage shoppers to sponse to a system breakdown McFarlane announced the reor- The Steel Bridge is a critical Among other things, TriMet est Grove BiMart and Meals buy a little extra to say thank or hidden crisis, however. He ganization now, speculating link between westside and east- officials are starting to talk on Wheels to help them you to these community mem- explained it was intended to im- that it is related to the perfor- side rail lines. Nearly 560 MAX about making needed improve- through the “Be a Santa to a bers,” said Mike Brunt, owner prove service to riders. TriMet mance audit the Oregon Secre- trains cross it every day, so ments to the Blue Line between Senior” program. of Home Instead Senior Care. will have 60 miles of track to tary of State’s Offi ce is current- even small problems can cause Portland and Gresham, which BiMart, at 3225 Pacifi c Ave., For more information about maintain when the Portland to ly conducting of TriMet at the long delays throughout the en- was the first MAX line that will display a Christmas the program, visit BeaSanta- Milwaukie Light Rail Line request of the 2013 Oregon Leg- tire system. went into service 30 years ago. wreath through Dec. 4 that fea- toaSenior.com, or call Home opens Sept. 12, 2015. The oldest islature. “Elevating maintenance to A program called “Renew the tures ornaments with seniors’ Instead Senior Care in Hills- line between Portland and “I think they’re feeling a lot the executive level will give it Blue” will be rolled out in com- fi rst names and their gift re- boro, 503-530-1527. Gresham opened in 1986. It was of pressure,” Hansen said. the additional focus and atten- ing months. extended to Hillsboro in 1998. tion it needs,” said Fetsch. The TriMet board has also “We are growing the transit Nothing suspicious TriMet’s bus and rail mainte- approved an accelerated bus re- system at the same time we’re TriMet spokeswoman Mary nance budget is $109.5 million placement program. Since Mc- managing an aging system,” Fetsch said there is nothing for the current fi scal year, an Farlane became general man- BIRTHS McFarlane said when he an- suspicious about the timing of amount expected to increase by ager three years ago, the agen- nounced the reorganization. the reorganization. Fetsch 3 percent during the next fi scal cy has purchased more than 215 “This requires us to be even pointed out it was recommend- year. The agency is already replacement buses. Sept. 3, 2013 Sept. 23, 2013 Christian Tanner Jocelyn Sophia Hernandez Richard Bell Kathia Herrera and Cesar Kayla Ford and Tyson Bell Hernandez of Hillsboro of Hillsboro announce announce the birth of 7,200 volts of the birth of their son, their daughter, Jocelyn. Christian. Sept. 24, 2013 WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING. Sept. 4, 2013 Cyla Ellen Jane Woodson Owen Reed Christensen Myla Taylor and Nick Amy and Nathan Boyle of Hillsboro Christensen of Hillsboro announce the birth of announce the birth of their daughter, Cyla. The really dangerous downed lines don’t spark their son, Owen. Sept. 25, 2013 or slither, they just lie there. Please stay clear. Sept. 9, 2013 Maxwell Joseph Gonzales Mekennah Jean Verret Michelle and Charles Stay alive. Then report all downed lines to PGE Michaela Staves Gonzales of Hillsboro at 800-544-1795. and Joshua Verret of announce the birth of Hillsboro announce the their son, Maxwell. birth of their daughter, Your safety is our #1 concern. Learn more at Mekennah. Sept. 27, 2013 Nikko Allan Contreras PortlandGeneral.com/Safety. Sept. 12, 2013 Brittney Hornish and Abel Shawn Altamirano Alfredo Contreras Vanessa Whaley and Sanchez of Hillsboro Damian Altamirano of announce the birth of Hillsboro announce the their son, Nikko. birth of their son, Abel. Sept. 28, 2013 Sept. 16, 2013 Jaelin Natalia Reese Bradley Jackson Peterson Linda and Jason Reese of Brittany and Michael North Plains announce Peterson of Hillsboro the birth of their announce the birth of daughter, Jaelin. their son, Bradley. Sept. 28, 2013 Sept. 18, 2013 Ryker Xavier Raymond Emma Rose Stotts Marla Lively of Hillsboro Tiffany Vanderzanden announces the birth of her and Kirk Stotts of North son, Ryker. Plains announce the birth of their daughter, Emma. Sept. 29, 2013 David Lopez Prado Sept. 18, 2013 Maria Prado and Sergio 456387.112013 Benjamin Timothy Lopez of Hillsboro Cordova announce the birth of Kristin and Benjamin their son, David. 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NOV. 4 N.W. 188th Ave. Orenco MAX station parking lot. ■ Citizens complained about a man ■ The Starbucks in Albertsons in the NOV. 6 walking around Hillsboro near N.W. 800 block of N.E. 25th Avenue called Wilkins Street and N.W. Cornelius to report the tip jar stolen. ■ A purse, credit cards and checks Pass Road with a rifl e over his shoul- Driver killed in were stolen overnight from an der and a handgun and extra maga- NOV. 5 unlocked vehicle in the 1200 block of zines. Offi cers contacted the subject S.E. 72nd Avenue. but he was not violating any laws. He ■ The previous tenant in a residence ■ A vehicle was broken into overnight would not identify himself and indicat- in the 5200 block of S.E. Patterson in the 100 block of S.E. Crestview ed he was making a political state- nighttime wreck Street left behind a grocery bag of Drive. ment regarding the “open carry” law. ■ ■ marijuana stems. A vehicle window was broken into A 40-year-old man was arrested Not much is ■ Police say Aloha A cell phone was stolen from a in the 700 block of S.E. Eighth for shoplifting in the 800 block of N.E. left of a Honda vehicle in the 500 block of N.W. Avenue. 25th Avenue. man was going in that crashed 185th Avenue. ■ A 37-year-old man and 24-year- ■ In the Century High School parking ■ into a cinder- Staff at All Saints Episcopal Church old woman were arrested for shoplift- lot, two 2-liter bottles with dry ice and excess of 100 mph block wall in the 300 block of Lincoln Street ing from Albertsons and struggling liquid were found. early Nov. 14. reported someone left a pile of trash with staff. They ran but were caught by Washington County Sher- Nicholas with drug paraphernalia at the offi ce offi cers in the area for unrelated NOV. 9 iff’s Offi ce deputies re- Walrath, 26, of entrance. issues. sponded to a serious crash Aloha, was ■ A victim reported she received a ■ Graffi ti was found on a dumpster ■ There was a hit-and-run in the on Southwest 185th Avenue phone call from someone telling her in the 600 block of S.E. Second 1400 block of N.W. 185th Avenue. in Aloha Nov. 14 that result- killed in the she inherited a million dollars and Avenue. ■ Two wallets and a purse were ed in one fatality. accident. wired $1,400 to Mexico to process found at Winco in the 1500 block of According to the WCSO re- COURTESY PHOTO her inheritance in the 2800 block of NOV. 7 S.W. Oak Street. port, a man identifi ed as Nich- S.E. Maple Street. ■ Graffi ti was found in the 21200 olas Walrath, 26, of Aloha, was high rate of speed. Deputies driver was traveling in excess ■ An ATV and compressor were taken ■ Graffi ti was found in a Shadywood block of N.W. Wilkins Street. killed when he lost control of located the deceased man in of 100 mph. He drove over the from a balcony in the 1000 block of Park bathroom in the 500 block of ■ A car stereo, cash and a motorcy- his car and crashed into a wall the car’s wreckage. east sidewalk and struck a N.W. Briarcreek Way. N.E. 24th Avenue. cle helmet were stolen from the 1100 in the area of Southwest 185th Investigators from the tree, and the car continued on ■ In the 600 block of W. Main St. at ■ A phone was stolen in the 1500 block of S.E. Alika Avenue. Avenue and Southwest Pheas- Washington County Crash and broke through a cinder- Phoenix Auto Works, a man reported block of N.E. Jackson Street. ■ A truck was broken into at Movies ant Lane in Aloha. The acci- Analysis Reconstruction Team block wall before it came to an unknown suspect cut a hole in his ■ There was a car accident near the on TV and a laptop and tools were dent happened at about 2:50 (CART) responded to the rest. Debris from the car was chain link fence and stole wheels and intersection of N.W. Sunset Highway stolen. a.m. scene and determined the car scattered across all fi ve lanes tires. and Cornelius Pass Road, and in the ■ There was a hit-and-run in the Deputies responded to sev- had been traveling north on of 185th Avenue. ■ In the 1600 block of N.E. Barberry 800 block of S.E. Maple Street. 2700 block of S.E. Player Court. eral 911 callers reporting the Southwest 185th Avenue when Walrath’s father happened Drive, a man reported someone keyed ■ A tire was slashed in the 2700 crash. They arrived at the the driver lost control and left upon the scene and was noti- his vehicle with the word “fag” on it. NOV. 8 block of S.E. Nicklaus Court. scene to fi nd a Honda that had the roadway. The preliminary fi ed of his son’s death at that ■ A vehicle window was smashed in ■ A 25-year-old female was arrested struck a cinder-block wall at a investigation indicates the time. the Stanford’s in the 2700 block of ■ There was a hit-and-run in the for shoplifting from Winco. Fatality: Refl ective clothing could be a lifesaver ■ From Page A1 thorities,” Herb said of Watts, to 75 yards away from the near- when rain and fog can make it here: In every case, the person who lives in Aloha. “There is a common est crosswalk and intersection, particularly hard to see people [hit] was wearing dark cloth- It was still dark at the time of theme here: In every at Mountain View Lane, when in roadways. ing.” Police diverted traffi c off Pa- the accident. The victim was re- he was struck, police said. And he had specific safety Police don’t believe Watts cific Avenue onto Mountain ported to have been wearing case, the person [hit] Herb noted that an elderly advice for pedestrians, bicy- was impaired at the time of the View Lane and Quince Street brown or dark-colored clothing was wearing dark man was hit and killed “in this clists and those in wheelchairs. accident. for several hours Monday while and riding in an all-black wheel- exact spot” in 2002, and that an- “People need to use the “It does not appear alcohol, police worked to reconstruct chair. He was “diffi cult to see,” clothing.” other vehicle-pedestrian fatality crosswalks,” said Herb. “And drugs or speed were a factor,” the accident. according to the accident wit- — Capt. Mike Herb, Forest Grove occurred in 2010 “within the those walking or riding have Herb said of the crash, which Watts, who was not cited, re- ness, Herb added. Police Department same three-block stretch.” got to wear refl ective clothing remained under investigation mained at the scene while an- “[The witness] had come to a He cautioned drivers and oth- and perhaps display a [caution] late Monday afternoon. A re- other motorist — who wit- stop” and observed Hacker “go- ers to use extreme caution dur- fl ag. port on the crash is not expect- nessed the crash while travel- ing very slowly” as he contin- ward westbound traffi c, he add- ing the dark winter months, “There is a common theme ed for at least another week. ing eastbound on 19th Avenue ued across the busy four-lane ed, but the other driver — Watts — called 911. highway, said Herb. The witness — did not see the victim. “He is cooperating with au- “started fl ashing his lights” to- Hacker was approximately 50 OBITUARIES
Betty Jo Gunter band, Floyd Stubblefi eld; chil- of three children.
dren, Jackie Gunter, Lori Gunt- He married Viola May 457330.112013 Services have been held for er Stubblefi eld, Lynn Stubble- O’Connor in 1943 in Hillsboro. Betty Jo Gunter, 66, who died field, Donald Gunter, Danny He worked in several jobs, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Franklin and Kenneth Gunter; including as a cabinet maker She was born Aug. 14, 1947, siblings, Barbara Buckhannon, for Roger’s Organ Company in in Atoka, Okla., to Arthur and Mary Buckhannon, Ruby War- Hillsboro for 15 years prior to Viola (Bowler) Buckhannon. den, Faye Beard, Patsy Layer, his retirement in 1986. She married Jack Gunter in Eileen Welch, Eugene Buck- He was preceded in death by 1965. hannon, Linda Durant and his wife, Viola, in 2002. She married Floyd Stubble- Jerry Buckhannon; thirteen Survivors include his chil- fi eld in 1992. She lived in Forest grandchildren; and fi ve great- dren, Linda Terhorst, Carolyn Grove and Hillsboro. grandchildren. Kjemperud and Kurt Waber; She was preceded in death three grandchildren; and three by her fi rst husband, Jack, in great-grandchildren. 1978; parents, Arthur and Viola Arthur Waber Buckhannon; siblings, George Buckhannon, Bill Buckhannon, Services have been held for DONELSON-FIR LAWN Shirley Inmon and Juanita Arthur “Lynn” Waber, 90, who Buckhannon; and a grandson died Nov. 8, 2013. and niece. He was born in Langley, Survivors include her hus- Kan., Feb. 4, 1923, the youngest
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