Like us on Facebook FREE for timely updates Sign up to get The News online: Cedar Mill News cedarmillnews.com/ Volume 17, Issue 10 October 2019 signup Road News Handwriting Success began in Filbert sidewalk project chosen for Cedar Mill Dubay and Getty began to see by Virginia Bruce that young students would do future construction Barbara Getty started teach- better to learn Italic handwriting The Washington County Urban We often see parents with small ing third grade at Sunset Valley rather than cursive. Getty had been Road Maintenance District’s children walking in the street and Elementary in 1959. The school, interested in letterforms all her life, (URMD) volunteer Advisory dodging parked cars. which replaced the and got a “Speedball Committee (URMDAC) met in It’s uncertain which side of the old two-room Union C2” pen in high September to select safety improve- street will get a sidewalk. These School House, was school. Dubay had ments from a “250%” list (250% of details will be determined during located on Murray also been fascinated their target budget) they had been the “project scoping” phase, when Road more or less by lettering from an working on during the past year. county staff considers various where Home Depot early age. 13 projects were recommended for aspects, including costs of Right is now, and served They studied un- funding during fiscal year 2020- of Way and connections. While students from first der Lloyd Reynolds 2021 and fy 2021-22. there is a little bit of sidewalk on the to eighth grade. She at the school that taught third, and would become Pa- then second-graders cific Northwest Col- until 1966. lege of Art (PNCA) She took a break where he advised from teaching, trav- them to “share the eling to Turkey to art.” His calligraphy teach English where and design classes at she met her future Reed helped inspire husband, and then Barbara Getty in her Millridge Steve Jobs to include to Pennsylvania, home, with some of the many a variety of fonts Pedestrians have to walk in the street to get from Murray to Saltzman her husband’s home books she has worked on on Apple comput- state. She returned ers. He spoke about The project, which would south side of Filbert near Murray, to the Cedar Mill children being “crippled” by bad construct a sidewalk along one there is also a crosswalk across area and took a calligraphy work- handwriting, and it inspired Getty side of Filbert between Murray and Saltzman from the north side. All shop at Oregon School of Art and to follow up on his advice. Saltzman, has been on the list for necessary scoping will be done by Craft in 1970, where she met Inge Both of them began teaching many years. The street offers a con- the time the projects are submit- Dubay. Lloyd Reynolds, who taught their students to use Italic hand- venient route for pedestrians going ted to the Capital Projects Services at Reed College from 1929-1969, writing—Dubay at Metropolitan to the library, and serves students Division for design and project was also in the class. Continued on page 8 at Sunset High and St. Pius School. management. Continued on page 9 SAMBA hosts Sunset Classic Saturday, October 12, 11 am AA class champions. School every second Saturday of from each other, but the Sunset preliminaries; 4-7:30 pm finals, Due to the lack of funding from each month (in October this will Sunset High field, Adults $15, Classic is also SAMBA’s largest fun- the school, SAMBA must fundraise be Sunday Oct. 13 because of the draiser. Money from concessions Students and Seniors $10, Children most of the money for the program. Sunset Classic). 6-12 $5, Under 6 free and ticket sales goes to SAMBA to Throughout the year, there will Another important fundraiser by Cami Villanueva, student editor keep the band program strong. be fundraisers asking the com- is the Sunset Classic. Every year, Sunset Apollo Marching Band This year is very special because and Auxiliary (SAMBA) is Sunset Sunset Classic spectators will High School’s competitive march- receive a pass to the Columbia ing band and colorguard sports Employee Store when they purchase team. Founded in 1987, Sunset’s their Sunset Classic ticket onsite at band has performed in various the event. The Columbia Employee competitions, such as Music in Store pass will be good for access Motion in Seattle, Washington; Or- from October 12-November 3, 2019. landoFest in Orlando, Florida; and It’s important now more than other local competitions at high ever to fill every seat, so whether schools or at Ron Tonkin Field. or not this is the first time hear- SAMBA members work vigorously ing about SAMBA or marching band competitions, please come to from August to October to put on munity for support. This can be SAMBA hosts the competition. It the Sunset Classic, October 12, at a seven-minute show full of music, selling plants and flowers, asking has been a tradition lasting over Sunset High School and enjoy the dance, and colors. Because of this, for donations, or simply asking for thirty years. Not only will various show local students work so hard to SAMBA is proud to be the local cans and bottles. SAMBA holds a marching bands come to Sunset perform. marching band circuit’s defending can and bottle drive at Sunset High High School to compete and learn Continued on page 5 Page 2 Cedar Mill News October 2019 Cedar Mill Business Roundup Do you have news or events or know of something that you would like to see covered in the Cedar Mill News? Please write to Virginia Bruce at [email protected] New brewpub menu (still to be determined) and direct access to organically grown, Taste of Persia and receive $2 from coming to Timberland also have beer to-go. The location, seasonal, farm-fresh produce. Love Sunset Credit Union to put toward previously used by Ava Roasteria, Farm delivers to a number of conve- their purchase. Sunset Credit Union Great Notion Brewing & Barrel is 2000 sq. ft. indoors with roll up nient pickup locations around the serves anyone who lives, works House, with two locations on the garage doors leading to a beautiful greater Portland area, including a or attends school in Washington east side, is best known for its hazy, elevated stone beer garden. spot in Bonny Slope. County. They are located at 1100 fruit-forward IPAs and “culinary- “We really like the Timberland The 2019 season is nearly over, NW Murray Blvd. #200. To learn inspired” sours and stouts. The shopping center because it doesn’t but this is a good opportunity to more, visit sspfcu.com or call them company just announced that the have that old strip mall vibe,” Ryan explore the idea for next year. Learn at (503) 643-1335. company has signed a lease in the O’Connor, VP of Operations says. more at lovefarmorganics.com Timberland Center in Cedar Mill. “The wood, stone, and metal con- A Child’s Way Dance The goal is to officially open struction really echoes our Alberta Cornell Farm House Party! right after the New Year 2020 but and NW 28th locations.” Plant Swap Tuesdays, 10 am, 12755 NW the landlord has pre-approved a Get a taste of our new neighbor Monday, October 14, 2:30-4 pm, Dogwood St., $5 suggested on their website: greatnotion.com 8212 SW Barnes Rd., free. donation. Bring cuttings, rooted propaga- A Child’s Way Preschool is host- Cedar Mill Farmers tions, and/or full plants that you ing a toddler “Dance Party” every Market wraps up the would like to trade. Please label all Tuesday! Micah & Me will bring season plants with their name and make their popular children’s entertain- ment to the chapel at Christ United Saturdays through October 12, 9 sure they are healthy. am-2 pm, corner of Cornell & Murray We’ll be accepting pre-orders for Methodist Church. Those attending October is here and that means holiday decorations on our website! will be inspired to move and enjoy the Cedar Mill Farmers Market Visit cornellfarms.com to pre-order the music! Bring your toddler and Season will soon be over, but the Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, “Rock Out!” Market is still full of great stuff. swags, mantle pieces, loose greens, Aaron Canwell and Ryan Ch- Come and stock up on lots and cut branches through the end ouinard (Micah & Me) have been pop-up beer garden tent to open for of fresh local produce, produce, of December. entertaining a large following of families on the eastside for five and business while the interior build- produce, and your favorite olives, Sunset Credit Union out is getting underway. Great No- kettle-corn, honey, coffee, bakery half years. They are stay-at-home tion hopes to open the pop-up tent goods, fresh roasted chiles, nuts, “Cash Mob” Event dads with five children between on weekends starting in November. flowers, lotions, candles, soaps, jew- Thursday, October 17, 8:30-10:30 them. They have been looking for “So many of our customers elry, tablecloths, baskets, tamales, am, Haven Coffee, 800 NW Murray an opportunity to bring their chil- Blvd., or 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Bandito work at Nike, Intel, and Colum- and more. dren’s music to the westside and A Taco/Taste of Persia, 13571 NW Child’s Way is happy and excited to bia, but have a hard time getting The Chili Cook-Off on Septem- Cornell Rd., $2 towards purchase of to our Alberta and NW locations ber 21 was great! All the chilis were all beverages/food available. welcome them weekly. A donation with all the traffic these days,” says delicious and it was very hard to In celebration of International of $5 per family is suggested. Go to cofounder Paul Reiter. “We wanted pick a winner. It was a “double Deb- Credit Union Week, Sunset Credit micahandmerocks.com to see them to make it easier for people out in bie day!” First Place went to Debbie Union will be holding a “cash mob” in action! Beaverton and Hillsboro to be able J’s Beef, Sausage & Bean Chili, and at two local businesses. A cash mob If you have questions or would to try some of our juicy IPAs and Second Place to Debbie P’s (from is a group of people who assemble at like to tour/visit the Child’s Way flavorful beers like Double Stack The Olive Branch) Grandpa’s Chili. a local business to make purchases. campus please call (503) 644-8407 and Blueberry Muffin, but not Thank you all for participating and The purpose of these ‘mobs’ is to or email [email protected]. give up any distribution rights or making it a fun day!! support both the local businesses World of Smiles become a distributor ourselves.” We love being in this communi- and the overall community. Dentistry Great Notion’s new space will fea- ty and being your farmers market! “We’ve been a part of this com- Did you know that World Of ture 20 taps, a slimmed down food Make sure to stop by, say hello, and munity for over 58 years,” said Smiles Pediatric Dentistry has a tell us what you liked about the Rhonda Baggarley, CEO/president podcast? There are 19 episodes The Cedar Mill News © 2019 market/what we can improve/what of Sunset Credit Union, “and we’re about Mixed Dentition, a podcast you’d like us to include (you can always looking for ways to help Published monthly by dedicated to discussing important email us too at ourcmfm@gmail. support Cedar Mill News LLC issues around children’s oral 3270 NW Kinsley Terrace com but we would really like to see our local health. In addition, they seek Portland, OR 97229 you). And let us know if you’d like business- to highlight other profession- Online: cedarmillnews.com to volunteer to help next year! es. So we Copy Editor: John Ramey thought als right here in the commu- Business & Community News Editors: Love Farm CSA that we nity. Some of their guests have Cami Villanueva, Genevieve Coblentz, Harvest Gathering could en- included Dr. Jenny Brocker, a Shawna Muckle Saturday, October 12, noon-6 pm, courage more people to visit these Pediatric Chiropractor; Port- Paper distribution: Mark Lewis Love Farm, 46125 NW Hillside Rd, businesses by offering to help pay land Doulas Rebecca Durlin Smith Website Production: Georgia Stanley Forest Grove for their coffee or lunch for one day. and Brooke Noli, Adrienne Koznek, Publisher/Editor: Virginia Bruce Visit the farm to take a tour of Plus, it’s a great way for everyone to a Lactation Consultant, and many 503-803-1813 the fields and greenhouses, enjoy a meet the people who live and work others! You can find it through [email protected] potluck lunch and apple cider press- in Cedar Mill, so we hope everyone most podcast outlets including Printed by Pacific Office Automation ing, and meet your farmers! invites their friends to join us too.” iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Check Opinions expressed in this Have you thought about joining Everyone is welcome to stop by out visitworldofsmiles.com/blog publication are not necessarily a CSA? Community Supported to find full transcripts and video those of its advertisers. either Haven or Bandito Taco and Agriculture is a great way to get versions. Email Nicholas at media@ Cedar Mill News October 2019 Page 3 CPO 1 news CPO 1 October Revised 13-lot proposed UPDATE: The ordinance has one afternoon each month over development been “engrossed” or changed. The Happy Hour at Rock Creek Corner. meeting Tuesday, October 8, 65:30 pm, changes are minor and do not speak Contact Virginia Bruce at vrb@ Tuesday, October 8, 7-9 pm, Leedy TVFR Station 60, 8585 NW Johnson to relocation costs. Melissa DeLyser, teamweb.com if you’re interested in Grange Hall, 835 NW Saltzman St. LUT Communications Mgr., says, joining our effort! Metro Council District 4 Repre- Pioneer Design Group is "Telecommunication cost alloca- sentative Juan Carlos Gonzalez will representing the developer of tion is not typically addressed by visit to give us a Metro local land use regulations, since update. His presenta- state and federal laws already tion will include a brief address the attachment and sit- overview of the regional ing of telecommunication and investment strategies to electrical transmission equipment. include, housing, parks In addition, cities typically use and transportation. He franchise and lease agreements to will also talk about a address relocation responsibilities, Metro Bond Measure including costs, when equipment on the November 5 is located in city roads or on city ballot, 26-203: Bonds to owned streetlights. A-Engrossed protect water quality, Ordinance No. 856 was amended fish, wildlife habitat, property located at 1700 and 1770 to allow the Board to consider lease natural areas. NW 119th Avenue. The developer is agreements in the future." Dyami Valentine, Senior Plan- now proposing a 13-lot subdivision The county is asking for more Stephen Roberts ner at Washington County Land for single family detached homes, public comment on the draft rules Use and Transportation, will share proposed for wireless telecommu- appointed director of Land with the addition of Tax Lot 1900 to Use & Transportation information about the “Last Mile” the application. nication facilities in County road project that is underway. A team rights-of-way. Stephen Roberts was named is developing strategies to make Ordinance updates The draft rules are available as the Director of Washington transit safe, accessible and viable To learn about this season’s ordi- here as a PDF file.Email comments County’s Department of Land for all who live, work and visit nances, which adopt, amend, or re- through 5 pm, October 15. Use & Transportation (LUT) in Washington County. The project peal land use laws, visit the county LUT’s issue paper Telecommu- late September. Roberts has been team is preparing a report to ad- website. Several ordinances have an nication Facilities Located in the serving as the department’s interim dress: Identifying priority locations effect on our community, including Right-of-Way identifies the need to director since early June (when to implement first and last mile one on Accessory Dwelling Units amend County right-of-way per- former Director Andrew Singelakis transit access projects, programs and one outlining requirements mitting rules and the Community left), and as Assistant Director since and partnerships, including: bicycle for Telecommunication facilities Development Code to accommo- January 2017. A national recruit- and pedestrian improvements; on- (including cell towers. date federally required small wire- ment process took place. demand transportation (shuttles, less facilities. Roberts has served the depart- Telecommunications ment in various roles since 2007, microtransit, ridesharing, carshar- facilities (cell towers) Accessory Dwelling Units, including work in the Planning and ing, bikesharing, ridesourcing, and in the Right-of-Way, Ordinance 859, was adopted by Development Services Division and mobility hubs); Ordinance 856 the Board of Commissioners (BCC) the Director’s Office. Prior to join- Learn more on the county web- This Ordinance responds to Fed- on September 17. site here: and in this article from CPO members had asked that ing Washington County, Roberts eral Communications Commission was a city planner for 10 years for the August Cedar Mill News: requirements for jurisdictions to the Ordinance include a require- The meeting will be live- ment for the property owner the City of Richardson, Texas, a make rules that allow providers to 100,000-population community streamed on the CPO 1 Facebook install these facilities. We are learn- requesting a permit for an ADU be page, and also available for viewing required to dedicate Right-of-Way north of Dallas. ing that 5G technology requires “Stephen has done an outstand- after the meeting. Like our page for transmitting devices to be installed along any adjacent county road as timely updates. part of the permit process, but the ing job during his 12 years with in communities as close as every Washington County, including The Cedar Mill Library has CPO 500 feet. FCC regulations prohibit county continues to claim that it meeting notices, neighborhood would be a “taking.” We will con- the past several months as Interim jurisdictions from placing undue Director of the Department,” said meeting notices, and other infor- limits on them. tinue to push for ROW acquisition mation available. Find the informa- (for future sidewalks) in any land Davis. “He has successfully led About all we can do is ask several challenging transportation tion in the Community area on the that the devices be “stealth”—as use action where it is feasible, since mezzanine in the northeast corner we feel that by requiring a dedica- and land use planning projects and unobtrusive as possible. At their has established very positive rela- of the library, or check with the September meeting, members of tion the county can save money reference desk for assistance. when and if a sidewalk is built. tionships throughout the county. CPO 1 voted to send a letter of We are pleased to announce that comment to the BCC. CPO 1 chair Sidewalk gaps in the county are a Neighborhood barrier to transit use, school access, Stephen will be our new Director Meetings Virginia Bruce testified to the BCC and look forward to working with at the September 17 meeting. and simple neighbor interactions. Neighborhood meetings are him.” In addition, there is controversy If this interests you, please informational meetings on prelimi- Washington County’s Depart- about who should pay to relocate consider joining our “Code Group,” nary development plans, for the ap- ment of Land Use & Transportation them if future development affects which meets monthly to shape, and plicant and surrounding property is responsible for a wide range of them. You can read the Ordinance influence County code by studying owners/residents to review the transportation, planning, permit- as filed, along with comments that issues, gathering input from the proposal and identify issues before ting and road-maintenance ser- have been submitted by Comcast, community, and requesting action. the formal application is turned in vices. The department is supported Verizon, and CPO 1 on the county The group is open to anyone who to the County. by an annual budget of $438.9 mil- ordinance page. wants to help. We generally meet Page 4 Cedar Mill News October 2019 lion and is staffed by 345 full-time- equivalent positions. November 5 [Personal note: I have known Ste- election phen for many years and very much Most Cedar Mill voters will have look forward to working with him to only one choice to make on the bring information to our community ballot that will arrive mid-October. and to help him understand our Metro is asking for us to consider a issues—vb] $475 million property tax measure First and Last Mile that, if passed, would be used to Community Summit purchase land, restore fish and Wednesday, October 16, 6-8 pm, wildlife habitat, and complete trails Beaverton City Hall, 12725 SW through Metro’s parks and nature Millikan Way, Beaverton system. Washington County Land Use & Metro manages 17,000 acres of Transportation (LUT) launched the regional parks, trails and natural First and Last Mile Project (FLM) areas, and provides funding for to develop strategies for improv- local parks and nature projects. If ing access to public transportation passed, the bond measure would in the County. The project aims maintain the current tax rate of to make transit a safe, convenient $0.19 per $1,000 of assessed value. Other measures on the ballot are for the City of Portland, Portland Public Schools, Sherwood City, King City, and West Linn-Wilson- ville Schools. Mickie Kawai, Washington County Elections Division Manager, says, “A November election does not require a double majority (turnout and yes votes) therefore there is no minimum number of votes other and viable option for everyone than a 50%+1 ‘YES’ to win.” who lives, works and visits the October 15 is the last day to area. View the summit agenda here. register to vote in this election. Reg- In addition to formal presenta- istration cards postmarked by this tions and a question-and-answer date or submitted online no later Support the local businesses that support period, the summit agenda will than 11:59 pm are valid. The link the News. They make it possible. Tell them include small-group sessions where will take you to the Oregon State participants will discuss strate- page where you can check your you saw it in The Cedar Mill News! gies to improve first-and-last-mile status or register. access to transit. The project team Happy Hour for Measure will consider feedback from these 26-203 sessions when developing recom- Monday, October 7, 5:30-7 pm, BG’s mendations. Food Cartel, 4250 SW Rose Biggi Learn more at First and Last Ave. Mile or email Long Range Plan- Tualatin Hills Park & Rec- ning. An online open house is also reation District Board Chair on that page. Felicita Montebianco is urging a yes vote. She and other Washington Lives of Women & County leaders are hosting this Children during the community-centered meet-and- Civil War era greet to discuss the Nature for All Tuesday, October 8, 7 pm, Elsie Metro bond. Felicita says, “Join us Stuhr Senior Center, 5550 SW Hall for a fun conversation about how Blvd., Beaverton, refreshments Measure 26-203 will impact our provided, suggested $3 donation benefits Beaverton Historical Society region today and in the years to Linda Steffen, dressed in Civil come. Meet us at the bar!” War attire, will discuss how life was She continues, “This measure for babies through adulthood—the makes critical investments across length of time children attended our community to improve our school, home life, marriage, the air, water quality, and to protect Civil War and its impact on the wildlife habitats across Washington lives of citizens. She will also share County. Moreover, Measure 26- why it is important to learn about 203 brings equal outcomes across this time in our history. our neighborhoods, ensuring that For more information, visit all families have access to nature historicbeaverton.org or call 503- regardless of their zipcode, income, 820-8765. or skin color.” Cedar Mill News October 2019 Page 5 Development News Life Time Fitness where we’ll post any information Nike construction we get, and look for another update noise development next month. appealed to state Several neighbors complained board Cedar Hills Shopping on NextDoor about very early- morning construction noise from The mystery “Beaverton Business Center redevelopment the Nike campus. County rules Owners, LLC” client of attorney We learned that the Department require developers to limit noisy Mike Connors has filed an appeal to of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office activity to the hours from 7 am-7 the state Land Use Board of Appeals located in the existing center has no pm. Land Use and Transportation (LUBA). According to Beaverton plans at this time to move the office. reminded Nike about the rule and planner Jana Fox, “The decision by David House, Public Affairs office of DMV, says, “At this they have committed to remind time we have a lease their contractors about the noise through 2028 with an limit hours. Pays to complain! option to extend, and “Inside Washington the property has not been sold yet. If it sells, County” radio show the buyer would need Fridays, 1:30 pm, Sundays, 5 pm, to work with us on a KUIK Radio 1360 am transition plan that Former Forum President honors our lease con- Rob Solomon has developed an tract and meets their interview show featuring in-depth Signs and a fence have been installed on the site needs, but we haven’t conversations with interesting and been approached yet.” influential people in Washington the City for Life Time is considered County. You can also go to the final after all local (in this case No word from Harbor Freight or any of the other businesses in the center. website to listen to any or all the City Council) appeals have been interviews archived there, or sign exhausted. Once all local appeals Milltowner Shopping up to be notified when they post a are final (when the final order is Center update new one. signed, mailed and posted) a LUBA Continuing delays in getting Friday, October 11 appeal does not hold up issuance of Washington County development Conversation with Tigard Mayor permits by the local government as approvals are slowing the devel- Jason Snider: Getting to know the the decision is considered final. opment new Mayor, Tigard’s plans A long way of saying, they can process. Friday, October 18 receive permits and start work We have to Conversation with State Senator on the site while a LUBA appeal wonder if Elizabeth Steiner Hayward: Review proceeds at the same time.” the county of the last session, state issues We don’t know the basis of wants all Friday, October 25 the LUBA appeal, as Mike Con- commercial developers to annex TBA nors was unable to spare time to let into Beaverton! Friday, November 1 us know any details. We hope to CVS Pharmacy will occupy the Felicita Monteblanco, THPRD have more information soon. Fol- main anchor building at Cornell Board Chair: Value of Parks, orga- low Cedar Mill News on Facebook and Saltzman. nization of THPRD SAMBA, continued from page 1 mates. They get to know each other, learned how to manage their time, For those high school students experience so much challenge and to know it’s okay to make mistakes, who are interested in joining success together, and the band and to ask for help when needed. marching band or colorguard, becomes a second family. “It’s really “It really opened my eyes on how to they have an opportunity to sign nice to have somewhere to come work with other people and explore up after classes in June. No what I can do,” another marching band experience colorguard member, is required. Dates will be Liam, said. posted closer to the end of Marching band and the school year. colorguard is a one- Especially for freshmen, of-a-kind experience. it’s really nice to join the SAMBA couldn’t exist marching band and col- without community orguard because practices support, volunteers, and start before the first day of SAMBA students begin to meet and practice in the brilliant students. The school, so freshmen can summer. band thanks all volun- know a friendly face in the teers, guests, and bands hall when school starts. Even after after school where everyone kind of that will be going to the competi- graduation, students come back to gets you,” said Nadia, a member of tion. SAMBA also thanks those help out the band. Students always the colorguard. who donated when the band came end up falling in love with march- Also, students learn many les- to play in their neighborhoods, ev- ing band. sons that they will use for the rest eryone who donated their cans and Once the fall season ends, of their life. Other members of bottles, the poster sponsors, and all students are no longer just team- the band mentioned how they’ve other supporters of the band. Page 6 Cedar Mill News October 2019 Shocked by your water bill? summer, tuning irrigation systems, and monitoring their water use on Dozens of people were com- forecasts are done in 30-year incre- the hot days. TVWD offers rebates menting recently on local social ments. Washington County is a on water saving items such as high media pages that their water bills vibrant and growing community. efficiency toilets and weather-based seemed to be very high. People who The WWSS will assure the region irrigation controllers. Some restric- had relocated from other parts of has a reliable and resilient water tions apply. the country couldn’t understand supply through 2050. The Cities of Suspect a leak? Info on locating why water is so expensive here in Hillsboro and Beaverton are part- a leak in your system is available the wet northwest. ners too, which reduces traffic and on our website. Eligible custom- We asked Tualatin Valley Water environmental impacts and shares ers can request a water loss/leak District (TVWD) to give us some the risks and costs. adjustment after repairing the leak answers. Why is water so much cheaper in in their system. TVWD shares with Have you thought about offering other parts of the country, even the the customer the cost (50% each) customers an equal-pay type op- desert where water is scarce? of the water that is estimated to tion, like the gas and electric com- The cost of each water system have been lost from the leak, which panies do? That might be helpful. is unique, based on a variety of is calculated by comparing water TVWD is making an invest- factors—including topography, consumption to normal use. ment, with our billing partner distance from the source, quality of Leaks are to be repaired within Clean Water Services, for a new the source, treatment process, and 30 days of detection. Adjustment customer information system. This the business model of the provider. requests must be received within is the computer ‘brain’ that holds all In some parts of the US, the federal 90 days of the leak repair. The 50% Sign up to get the customer, government shared adjustment period is no more The News in your inbox: meter reading, paid for the than three billing cycles (six months). and billing water infra- cedarmillnews.com/ Payment arrangements can be information. structure so signup made to assist a customer with an The new CIS that regions usually high bill. Customer Service system will be a which would is available at 503-848-3000 to as- commercial off- otherwise be sist you with these programs. the-shelf sys- uninhabit- tem, while the able, such as Indivisible Cedar Mill current CIS is deserts, could Monday, October 7, 6:30-8:30 pm, programmed by be developed. free, email for location staff. The new In those areas, We are a progressive, grass- system will en- all US taxpay- roots organization that opposes the able additional ers shared the Trump administration and believes features such costs for the in furthering progressive causes as: monthly water infra- as well as acting locally to keep billing, level/ structure and Oregon blue. equal pay options, and capacity to their lower water rates reflected a Our October meeting will host consider smart meters in the future. lighter local burden. guest speaker Dr. Garrett Baldwin, The new CIS is estimated to go live TVWD does not receive any helping members cope with ’Trump in 2021. tax dollars, only fees and charges, Fatigue,’ as well as guest speakers Why are rates increasing in Base so you, the customer, are the only Juan Carlos Gonzalez, our own Charges and CCF (hundred cubic source of revenue to pay for your Metro Councilor, and Serin Bussell, feet) rates? water system. All funds are spent on Democratic candidate for HD33. The main driver for TVWD rate your water system. Rates are based Please email Karyn or John for increases is the large investment we on the cost of providing service. We location. are making to design, build, and have no investors who profit or earn Stand On Every Corner operate the Willamette Water Supply dividends from water sales. Third Thursday monthly, 5-6 pm, System (WWSS)—an additional What can a homeowner do if they corners of NW Cornell and Murray water supply for the region. The past experience a high bill? Blvd. five years have seen double-digit Most high bills come as a sur- We host a monthly protest to rate increases. But thanks to WIFIA prise, when the weather is chilly show our frustration with the financing recently secured for the and the memory of the hot days Trump administration. All are project in 2019, the TVWD board are fading. Water is charged based welcome to join us. We gather and adopted a 3.6% rate increase for 2019. on consumption. Rates are set to hold signs at the intersection in a We are currently projecting charge more to customers who peak peaceful protest. Please feel free to future rate increases to be 3.6% their share of the capacity. Peak use bring your own signs but will have through the completion of the for a residential customer is more some to share. project. There are risks to these than 28 CCF in a 60-day period estimates, such as premature failure (10,472 gallons per month). Almost of infrastructure, construction cost all (63%) of TVWD bills are for less increases, and declining water sales, than 7 CCF per month, which is which we had this year due to a about 5248 gallons, which is why 7 milder than usual summer, so rate CCF is considered a typical bill. projections are updated periodically. Customers are encouraged to Water planning is done 50 prevent high bills by taking steps to years in the future, and financial conserve water daily and during the Cedar Mill News October 2019 Page 7 Park News Cedar Hills Park Grand Re-Opening Saturday, October 26, 11 am-2 pm, or-treating and enter to win grand Cedar Hills Park 2300 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, parking available at prize! William Walker School Fall Festival Join your neighbors as we celebrate the newly renovated park! Saturday, October 19, 11 am-3 pm, Cedar Hills Rec Center, 11640 SW Trick-or-Treat Stations, food truck, Park Way, $2 per person/ $10 per family Cedar Hills Recreation Center will turn into a mini carnival where each room will have fun and exciting activities for the whole fam- ily! There will be a bounce Read The News online: house, carnival games, cedarmillnews.com bingo, face painting, food kid’s activities, Nature Mobile, and refreshments, and more! New music, and sports activities. this year is a “Little Medicine” area Wear your favorite costume! where kiddos can learn about heal- Participate in our passport trick- ing sick stuffed animals. THPRD Advisory Committees and Budget Committee encouraged to apply. These positions Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation are critical to represent the broad District (THPRD) is encourag- perspectives of district patrons. ing community members to apply Applications are available online for openings on the district’s three or at the park district’s Administra- Advisory Committees and its Budget tion Office, 15707 SW Walker Road, Committee. Applications are available Beaverton. Applications will be at thprd.org. The deadline to submit reviewed, and appointments made applications is Friday, October 25. by the THPRD Board of Directors. Advisory Committee volunteers Terms will begin in January 2019. review plans, provide feedback, and take part in informed discussions Washington County Forum about district programs, facilities Mondays, 11:30 am, Coyote’s Bar and parks. We have openings on the and Grill, 5301 W Baseline Rd, Nature & Trails, Parks & Facilities, Hillsboro and Programs & Events committees. Doors open at 11:30 am, speak- Nature & Trails Advisory Com- ers start at noon and admission mittee: Share your enthusiasm is free. Lunch is available to order and expertise for natural resource from the menu. October is Afford- management, environmental edu- able Housing month at the Forum. cation, wildlife, and trail develop- October 7 ment and use. Metro Councilor Craig Dirksen, Parks & Facilities Advisory Washington County Commis- Committee: Focus on park design, sioner Jerry Willey, State Repre- helping making spaces accessible sentative Susan McLain. Regional to everyone, community gardens, policy makers will discuss efforts dog parks, athletic facilities, and being implemented or considered historic properties. to address the region’s affordable Programs & Events: Advise the housing crisis. district on what programs should be October 14 offered and expanded, provide input State Treasurer Tobias Read will on district-wide community events, discuss his plans for improving the and review programming content in financial well being of all Oregonians. recreation, sports, aquatics, environ- Monday, October 21 mental education and more. Those affected by the region’s -af The Budget Committee is fordable housing crisis will give their responsible for providing public perspectives on the policies being oversight of budget preparations, developed by local policy makers. recommending changes to the October 28 proposed budget, and supplying Housing developers, contractors information to the public about and financers. Those in the busi- district business and operations. ness of building affordable housing People of all backgrounds and structures will give their perspec- experience levels are encouraged tive on the policies being developed to apply. High school age youth are by local policy makers. Page 8 Cedar Mill News October 2019 Italic, continued from page 1 flunked penmanship in second manship could mean life or death. Learning Center (MLC) and Getty grade! They conducted seminars around at Aloha Park, where she the world, receiving praise for sav- taught from 1971-1977. In ing lives. These days, prescriptions 1976, they started to work must be in digital form, but we all together to create a series of need to handwrite some things, and manuals that would enable learning to write comfortably and others to teach italic writing. legibly is still important. As they were working on In July 2018 Dubay’s son, Jona- the manuals, Getty began than Dubay, took over the business, teaching other Beaverton which is now publishing the fourth district teachers the italic edition of the series, which includes method at PCC Rock Creek. seven manuals and a teaching Several BSD schools adopted Inge Dubay and Barbara Getty in a guide. It’s used around the world, the Italic method to teach publicity shot from their brochure and is also making a comeback in handwriting. local schools. Barbara and Inga had They self-published their An article in Time Magazine created a website that helps to con- series in 1979. A successful pilot praising their methods gave the tinue the spread of their method: program in seven Oregon schools series a big boost. PSU’s press handwritingsuccess.com. in Beaverton, Portland, and Eugene continued to publish it until 2009, Barbara Getty has been a resi- demonstrated that their method when the press ceased operations. dent of Cedar Mill since 1963, and was effective. At that point, they By then, they were ready to form has lived int the Millridge condos realized that they needed a “real Getty-Dubay Productions to pro- since 199. I first met her when her publisher.” After pounding the vide the series to their pavement in New York City, they growing audiences. found their solution closer to Their book for adults, home. Portland State University’s Italic Letters: Callig- Continuing Education Press took raphy & Handwriting, on the project and the business was was published by Van on its way. Nostrand Reinhold in They traveled around Oregon 1984. to promote Italic handwriting to In 1991, they co- the state’s textbook commissioners, authored a manual and in 1980 the Italic Handwrit- for adults titled Write neighbor, Nancy Olson, introduced ing Series was adopted as one of Now: The Getty-Dubay Program for us. Olson was the co-author of five options Handwriting Cedar Mill History. Getty created that districts Success. A the original captions for the images could pur- Wall Street that Olson would take around to chase with Journal elementary schools to introduce state funds. article again students to local history. These are In 1983, Port- brought them now part of the Cedar Mill Histori- land Public fame and cal Society collection. Schools Barbara Getty sent materials for this story more inter- in an envelope with a calligraphy address! Now in her eighties, Getty still adopted the est in their practices her art. She says, “Cal- method. My methods. It ligraphy is meditative. You’re by own children were beneficiaries attracted interest from the medical yourself, you get centered. I often of this. Their learning experience community, where a doctor’s pen- wake up thinking about letters.” was so much better than mine—I Diverse sounds highlight PCC Experience Music Series fall season From modern jazz to Ameri- Modern Jazz with by women composers, in addition cana roots, classical piano, and Theoretical Planets to traditional repertoire. She holds an a cappella women’s chorus, the Featuring George Colligan a Doctor of Music degree from fall season Tuesday, October 15, 7:30 pm, Indiana University and MPhil and of Portland Portland jazz icon George Col- BA degrees from the University of Community ligan is well-known as one of the Hong Kong. She has also released College’s three CDs and currently serves as Sign up to get country’s best pianists. He is also a Experi- master drummer and will lead his Professor of Music and Piano Area The News in your inbox: ence Music group, Theoretical Planets (with so- Coordinator at Portland State Uni- cedarmillnews.com/ Series will prano sax, tenor sax and bass), in a versity, where she is also founder signup showcase concert of post-bop original music. and director of the PSU Steinway a diverse Piano Series. Classical Pianist Susan array of Chan For more information about genres and musicians. All sessions the series and Portland Commu- at Portland Community College, Tuesday, October 29, 7:30 pm nity College Rock Creek’s music Rock Creek in the Forum Theater, Chan has performed as a soloist program, contact Series Coordina- Room 114 in Building 3, 17705 NW and chamber musician on four tor Pam Beaty at pamela.beaty@ Springville Rd, donations appreci- continents, and actively promotes pcc.edu, visit the music department ated, parking is $2. music from Asia and music written website or the Series Facebook page. Cedar Mill News October 2019 Page 9 Road News, continued from page 1 NW Cornelius Pass Road will open October 18 URMDAC’s recommendations Mike Pullen, Multnomah Coun- Blvd. to be closed. See our news will go to the Board of County ty Communications office, is happy release for details. Commissioners (BCC), which to report that they are working to Lane striping has been applied makes the final decision. We don’t reopen the full length of Cornelius along the four new vehicle pullouts. have a date, but it will be before Pass Road to all users on October The contractor will realign the January 1, 2020. No additional proj- 18 (probably curve at NW 8th Ave. and repave the at the end road before it reopens in October. of the work The culvert will be replaced in 2020. day). The Excavation of the rock face above exact time the S-curves is complete and about when the half of the anchors have been in- road reopens stalled to hold netting that prevents may not be rocks from falling on the road. Next determined week the contractor will continue to until a few install anchors so that the net can days before it be installed before the road reopens opens. Watch in October. New flashing warning for the an- beacons will be activated later this nouncement year. The curve will be realigned and ect scoping will take place before the week of repaved in 2020. the recommendations go to BCC. October 18. Permanent safety signs are being The “Filbert Street Saltzman Unfortunately, work remains to installed throughout the corridor. Road to Murray Road” project be completed in summer 2020 at This work continues the next few has an estimated project cost of weeks. All $1,307,000. Of that, URMD funds guardrail would fund $957,000, and the state sections Gain Share funds would fund have been $350,000. At one point, information installed ex- on the county website noted that, cept at NW “If selected, this candidate might 8th Ave. be expanded one block, to include Con- sidewalk on the east side of Murray struction of from Filbert to Westlawn Terrace. the bioswale That would be explored during at NW Kai- scoping stage.” ser Road to Several other projects within treat storm- CPO 1 made the list, including a water at the couple of safety projects in the But- intersection ner and Cedar Hills area. We’ll write is complete. Placement of about them when we learn more. Excavating rock face on S curves north of Skyline Blvd. plants and Your opinion two locations between Hwy. 30 and soil in the NW Skyline Blvd. That work will swale happens this fall. counts! not require the section of Corne- For more information: Visit: Many public agencies ask for lius Pass Road south of Skyline multco.us/cornpass public feedback on their projects and proposals. You may wonder 2022-24 funding cycle on projects projects are funded, it will mean why you should take time to answer to improve walking, biking, access that more of our tax money can be surveys, participate in online “open to transit and moving freight. used for our projects. houses,” and write to elected of- Cities and counties submitted 23 Email your comments ficials. The truth is that a very small proposed projects—including six percentage of the public responds, in Washington County—to qualify but those responses are noticed and Rock Creek Trail Parkrun for federal transportation funds tar- taken into account by the agencies, Saturdays, 8:45 am, Rock Creek geted to meet these goals. The pro- for the most part. So your opinion Trailhead at NW Union Road (near posals add up to about $78 million, Albertsons) does count! so public input will help decision- Rock Creek Trail parkrun is a zero- Here is one opportunity for you makers prioritize which projects cost, weekly, timed, 5km run/walk, to make a difference this month. will be funded in this process. hosted by volunteers. Every Saturday, Metro Transportation Results from the survey will help rain or shine—all ages, all abilities. Funding decision makers identify which Go at your own pace in a supportive Metro is looking for public input projects in Clackamas, Multnomah community-led environment. through its Regional Flexible Fund- and Washington counties should Register at parkrun.us, print out ing for Transportation Projects on- receive federal funding. Take the and bring your personal barcode line survey. Respond by October 7. online survey here. so you can get your finishing time. The Metro Council is seek- While none of Metro’s proposed More info at facebook.com/rock- ing input on how an estimated projects are in our area, if at least creektrailparkrun and parkrun.us/ $43 million will be spent in the some of the Washington County rockcreektrail Page 10 Cedar Mill News October 2019 visitworldofsmiles.com to suggest Prost! It’s the season of Okto- The Ackerly will be serving a someone you would like to see berfest celebrations and everything festive meal for Halloween. RSVP featured on the podcast. German. German cuisine is a tasty for time slots of 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6, blend of hearty foods that include and 6:30. Pharmaca bratwurst, pork, cabbage, beets, Our compounding pharmacy turnips and, of course, sauerkraut. Atlas Obscura book is now officially open and ready to Come and experience the tastes, signing create your specialized medication. sounds, and more of Germany. Thursday, September 17, 7 pm, For those of you new to compound- Powell’s Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 ing, it is the customized creation Ackerly public events SW Cedar Hills Bl. of prescriptions for patients. This All events held at The Ackerly, Do you love trivia? Do you enjoy might involve unique dosages, 11795 NW Cedar Falls Dr. RSVP having a book you can dip into for flavors for children, low allergen, or required—call 503-350-3400. entertainment and learning? The second edition of Atlas Obscura liquid instead of a capsule. We are Senior Fitness Class preparing for Cold and Flu season. will be published mid-October and Wednesday, October 2, 16, 30, they’re inviting us to come play Our practitioners would love to 2-2:45 pm trivia with them! help you build your immune system Fitness class geared toward Learn about the Museum of and our pharmacists are offering flu 55+ age group. Focus is stretch, Clean, the museum for Jewelry shots. Many insurance companies strength, and maintaining or in- Made from Human Hair, and more offer free flu shots so please check creasing mobility and balance. with yours. in this entertaining book full of Connective Well Being photos and information. Autumn Spa Day Event Friday, October 4, 2 pm Saturday, November 2, 1-5 pm, 240 Explore specialized techniques Keep Fall a Season NW Lost Springs Terrace, free. and activities that support healthy and not a Risk Get mini-makeovers and mini- cognitive development through Monday, October 14, 6:30-8 pm, St. facials! There will be samples, a sensory integration. Sophisticated Pius X Community Center, 1280 NW raffle, and coupons. This is always movement for instance is an excel- Saltzman Rd. so much fun. Please join us! lent non-medical tool, helping the Alice Holland, owner of Stride October CBD Sale brain to mature and grow. Done Strong Physical Therapy, is present- ing a talk on “fall prevention,” to Tuesday-Saturday, October 8-12, all rhythmically, it calms the sensory day, 240 NW Lost Springs Ter. system and brain.​ help us stay on our feet! Free, no Our entire CBD inventory will signup required. Sponsored by St. Piano Performance by Pius Women’s Club. be on sale. If you’re curious about Monte Watters CBD, it’s a great time to try out Friday, October 11, 1 pm How to survive a something new. Or get your forever Listen and sing along to classic kitchen remodel favorites at a great discount! songs performed by a true musical By Caryl K. Hoffman October Supplement Sale professional. You’ve picked out your new Tuesday-Saturday, October 15-19, Music History Presentation appliances, made your selections, all day. Monday, October 14, 1:30 pm hired your designer/contractor, and All supplements will be 20% off! have set a start date! Congratula- We look forward to seeing you in Part historian, part entertainer, Gordo’ Neal Herman's presenta- tions—you’ve made one of the best store, friends! Stay warm and well decisions of your life, and with a as the seasons change. tions are always a highlight on our monthly calendar! little planning, and an occasional Touchmark events glass of wine, the process can even Guitar Performance be, sort of, fun. Think of it as an These events at Touchmark in Saturday, October 19, 11 am adventure—that’s a good place to the West Hills are open to the pub- Come enjoy Steve West play his start! lic. Touchmark is located adjacent guitar for our community. This Give yourself as much time as to Southwest Barnes and Leahy is an acoustic performance with possible to pack up your kitchen, roads at 840 SW Touchmark Way. vocals. and maybe plan a vacation or two. Call 503-954-1640 to RSVP. Why is Physical Therapy a You will be without a kitchen for Parkinson’s Support Good Idea? approximately 10-12 weeks. The Group Thursday, October 24, 1 pm absolute minimum will be eight Wednesday, October 9, 5:30 pm Did you know October is weeks, and 12-14 weeks if your proj- This support group meets the National Physical Therapy Month? ect is large, complicated, or if un- second Wednesday of each month Physical Therapy is not just about foreseen problems pop up—which and is open to those living with helping someone recover from an will be the case approximately 70% Parkinson’s as well as family mem- injury or illness. Physical Therapists of the time. bers or friends. and Physical Therapist Assistants If you can—move out during the Autumnal Celebration are experts in helping you move entire construction time. This is the best strategy! If you can’t move out, Thursday, October 17, 2 pm, free better, with greater confidence and Welcome the colorful season more safely. Come to this month’s here are my Top Three suggestions of fall with live music, autumnal Infinity Rehab talk to learn more to make this process manageable as foods, and themed activities! about the field of PT and the impor- possible: tant role it should play in your life. 1. Identify a room (basements Culinary Passport: and bonus rooms are ideal) to set up Germany All Hallow’s Eve Dinner a makeshift kitchen and eating area. Friday, October 18,, 11:30 am, free. Thursday, October 31, 4-6:30 pm Cedar Mill News October 2019 Page 11 2. Identify a water source where meet the winning artists and see all you can wash fruit, veggies and the artwork! dishes. Cash & Carry Art Sale 3. Plan some sort of vacation Saturday, October 26, 10 am until during the construction process, sold out. even if it’s just for a few days. Hundreds of original 6”x 6” art- If you’re staying home, keep works and festive wreaths! Works meals simple. Include takeout food by talented local artists of all ages— and a few restaurant meals into students and professionals. You’ll your budget. Getting to know the leave with something you love! New prepared food section at your local art displayed every day! Come sev- market will definitely be a must. eral times to see what’s new! Great Keep things in perspective. The holiday gift ideas! process may be intrusive, noisy and a little dusty, and the process may Artist Reception and Prize become tedious. But the problems Awards will get solved, the work will be Sunday, November 10, 2-4 pm, free. done, and in the end you will have Prizes awarded for Most a fabulous new kitchen—a space Original Wreath and Most Original that will be lovely to look at, a joy Panel, by Village Gallery Board of to cook in, and a stylish place to Directors. Come enjoy refreshments entertain family and friends. It will and see the winning artworks! also increase the quality of your life Washington County Open and the value of your home. How Studios great will that be? Just remember— Saturday and Sunday, October 19- be flexible and hang in there. 20, 11 am-5 pm, 12505 NW Cornell Caryl Hoffman owns CK Hoff- Rd. #13. man Design, a local Design + Build Village Gallery of Arts will be firm. Follow her on instagram@ open for the Washington County the_curated_home_pdx, or on Open Studios. A big thank you to FaceBook at CK Hoffman. More the artists who have signed up to do information is at her website ck- these demonstrations. hoffmandesign.com This is a great opportunity to meet local artists, compare notes, Village Gallery of and perhaps learn about working Arts with media you may not have tried For more details and informa- or seen before. Visit on Saturday tion please check our website, call between 11 am and 2 pm to see the Gallery, or drop by and pick up Medha Joshi using alcohol inks a flyer. and Emily Stevens demonstrating October Award Show textile painting. In the afternoon Sunday, October 13, 2-4 pm, 12505 you can catch Debbie Teeter work- NW Cornell Rd. #13, free. ing with pastels and Susan Pfahl’s October is when Active and calligraphy. On Sunday, at 11 am, Participating Rose West will Members of be making fold- the Gallery ing cards and are eligible Robin Skinner to enter this will be working juried award with colored show that is pencils. That held in place afternoon Chris of the usual Boyer will dem- Featured Artist onstrate felting and Crafter of the Month show. and Jo Reimer will create collages. Prizes will be awarded, and we We will post the full list in the gal- have an exceptional juror, Richard lery and update it as artists make Helmick, CPSA CPX, to judge the the final decision on what they plan show. Helmick is co-president of to demonstrate. the Portland Chapter of the Colored Come to visit with your local Pencil Society of America, among artists and bring your neighbors many other honors and achieve- and friends! ments, and his work has been Visit the Gallery website to learn accepted into many national and about fall classes and workshops international juried exhibitions, and is included in many public and private collections. Come to the Read more online: reception and enjoy refreshments, cedarmillnews.com