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friday, december 27, 2013 • The Hillsboro Leader in news • www.hillsborotribune.com • vol. 02, No. 46 • free State issues report on bumblebee deaths
later estimated to be about sprayed, the Oregon Depart- On Dec. 19, the Oregon De- Clackamas company 500 bees — were found dead ment of Agriculture and the partment of Agriculture issued “I ask that you help your readers and viewers and dying along Southeast Xerces Society were called to its long-awaited report on the and several workers Washington Street in Hills- help determine the cause of the deaths of the bees, and deter- understand that the city of Hillsboro did not issued fines boro. Workers for the city deaths. mined there was no evidence of improperly use pesticides.” had sprayed approximately Concern over the dead bees wrongdoing in the Hillsboro — Patrick Preston, Hillsboro’s public affairs manager 200 trees in the downtown was heightened because in Wil- case. By DOUG BURKHARDT area of Hillsboro in March sonville just a couple weeks That finding pleased city of- The Hillsboro Tribune with the pesticide “Safari” in earlier, there had been a mas- ficials in Hillsboro. in Hillsboro,” said Patrick Pres- found no wrongdoing on the an effort to fight aphids. sive die-off of an estimated “Much ink and air-time was ton, public affairs manager for part of the city of Hillsboro, I In late June, a controversy When dead and dying bees 55,000 bumblebees after trees spent this summer connecting the city of Hillsboro. “Now that ask that you help your readers erupted when an unknown were later discovered around there had been sprayed with a the deaths of 50,000 bees in Wil- the Oregon Department of Ag- number of bumblebees — the trees that had been pesticide. sonville with the 500-plus bees riculture investigation has See Bees / Page A5 Hillsboro ■ A look back at the biggest stories of the last 12 months names police chief By DOUG BURKHARDT The Hillsboro Tribune
Lee Dobrowolski has been hired to be the Hillsboro Police Depart- ment’s new police chief. Dobrowolski, who has served with the Salt Lake City Police Department for the past 22 years and is currently Salt Lake City’s deputy chief, will take over in Hillsboro on Feb. 3. Dobrowolski said he was informed of his selection in a Sat- YEAR IN REVIEW: urday evening tele- In June, phone call from Hills- Hillsboro boro City Manager welcomed a new Michael Brown. single-A baseball “It was a great con- team, the versation,” Dobrowol- Hillsboro Hops, ski said. “I’m excited with a sold-out Dobrowolski to begin. I’ve received game June 17 at emails already from the new some of the employees Hillsboro congratulating me. It’s a great feeling. I Ballpark. think I made a connection with them, and they made a connection with me.” HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: Brown said he felt very good about CHASE ALLGOOD the hiring of Dobrowolski and the pro- cess that brought him to the decision. “Lee consistently demonstrated that January and another officer received non-life-threatening he has the desired characteristics iden- North Plains composting stench injuries. tified by police department employees, debate continues Cannon resigned from the Hillsboro Police De- city leadership and the community for Recology officials talked about diverting com- partment two days after the incident. He is our police chief,” Brown wrote in an mercial food waste from the company’s compost- charged with aggravated attempted murder, un- email to city employees. “Lee has the ing plant in North Plains to reduce offensive odors. lawful use of a weapon, aggravated first-degree requisite competency, character and Recology officials had thought that about $5 mil- animal abuse, fourth-degree assault and harass- personality to effectively serve our em- lion worth of improvements to their Nature’s ment. Ten officers are named as victims in the ployees and our community.” Needs composting plant would reduce the odors, Year case. He pleaded not guilty to all charges last Feb- Dobrowolski said he was looking for- but local residents continued to complain and ruary. ward to getting started. Washington County’s commissioners balked at ex- His trial is set for June 6, 2014. “My first order of business will be to tending the company’s permit to process food meet with the staff,” he said. “It will waste at the plant. So Recology considered divert- in review February probably take me a couple weeks to ing commercial food waste to another location for Search is on for additional water for Hillsboro; meet everybody, take time to find out processing. Willamette River a likely source what’s on their minds and let them The possible change was one of several propos- Hillsboro gets most of its water from Hagg Lake hear what’s important to me.” als scheduled to be discussed before the Washing- in the summer. But growing demand is projected Lt. Mike Rouches, spokesman for the ton County Commission at a January work ses- 2013 to surpass that supply by 2030 or so. Earthquake Hillsboro Police Department, said sion. Commissioners voted unanimously to renew concerns have postponed plans to raise Scoggins there is a lot of optimism about Dobro- the company’s permit. Dam to supply the additional water. So city offi- wolski’s hiring. Off-duty Hillsboro Police officer opens fire on cials are looking for a secondary source. The “The department is very pleased police in Forest Grove standoff to a 911 call from Cannon’s wife, Lisa Cannon, who front-runner is the Willamette River, from which with Michael Brown’s selection of our Hillsboro police officer Timothy Cannon opened had barricaded herself and the couple’s young Wilsonville and Sherwood already get their wa- new chief,” Rouches said Monday af- fire at police Jan. 20 during a standoff with officers daughter in an upstairs bathroom after a domestic ter. ternoon. “The field of candidates was at his Forest Grove home. disturbance spiraled out of control. No one was full of strong choices, and we all look Officers from three county agencies responded killed in the 80-minute confrontation, but Cannon See 2013 / Page A2 forward to serving with Chief Dobro- wolski. His commitment to community policing is clear, and his connection to the public and the department will serve the city well. He was a great choice and should be a good fit.” Dobrowolski said that for the time being, his family will not be able to join ‘Snowbirds’ to fly at air show him in Hillsboro. “My son Andrew is a senior in high formers, fireworks, unique ground A precision flying team of school, and it would be unfair to have to This year’s show at displays and family-friendly attrac- nine jets from the Canadian move him right now, so my wife Susan tions. military has agreed to come and my son will stay in Utah until the Hillsboro Airport This is the first time since 1993 the to Hillsboro to perform in the end of the school year,” he explained. will be Sept. 19-21 Snowbirds will bring their perfor- Oregon International Air “For now, I’ll find an apartment, and I mance to Oregon, and their appear- Show in September. can dedicate myself to getting to know ance is one of only four scheduled in all the employees and stakeholders.” The Oregon International Air the United States in 2014. Flying COURTESY PHOTO With his upcoming move to Oregon, Show will have a new star attrac- nine distinctive red and white CT- Dobrowolski joked that there will ap- tion when the annual event comes 114 Tutors, the Snowbirds serve as show fans have clam- parently be a period of adjustment to Hillsboro in 2014. the Canadian Forces’ ambassadors ored for years to have with his family. Last week, air show organizers as they demonstrate professional- the Snowbirds return to “My daughter Jillian is graduating announced that the Canadian Forc- ism, teamwork and discipline. Oregon, so this year we from the University of Utah in May, and es’ “Snowbirds” jet demonstration The Snowbirds are internationally booked the September she has told me I’m not allowed to be a team will headline the 2014 show, set known for their precision aerobat- dates in order to bring Beavers fan,” he laughed. to run Sept. 19 to 21 at the Hillsboro ics, which consist of more than 50 “We are ecstatic that the Snow- the fans what they want.” The process that led to Dobrowols- Airport. different formations and maneuvers. birds will be making this rare ap- Additional performers and attrac- ki’s hiring began soon after the March In addition to the Snowbirds, the The Snowbirds are one of only three pearance at our show in 2014,” said tions will be added in the coming 9 resignation of Hillsboro’s former po- show will include a lineup of mili- military jet teams from North Amer- Judy Willey, president of the Oregon months, with the full lineup to be an- lice chief, Carey Sullivan. tary demonstrations, civilian per- ica. International Air Show. “Our air nounced in the spring.
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429916.122513 stepped in as the Hillsboro Tri- Complex in Hillsboro. Toby Nishikawa of Utah — who bune’s new sports editor. Minneapolis-based Renais- ran in Boston 11 months after a MAY Carolyn Schultz Interior Hillsboro Police Chief Carey sance Touring Co. announced horrific bicycle accident last Brown Middle School Decorating Sullivan resigns it will bring the festival to town May in which she broke nine celebrates 50 years Banks OR After only 30 months as Hill- for six weekends, beginning bones — was one of the lucky Brown Middle School cele- By Appointment sboro’s top cop, Police Chief Aug. 24. ones. brated its 50th anniversary in 503-324-8092 Carey Sullivan resigned, After Washington County of- She completed the 26.2-mile style with a fresh mural on the www.carolynschultzintdec.com launching a search for a new fi cials balked at the idea back course 16 minutes before the gymnasium wall. chief that would stretch into in 2006 of granting a 30-year fi rst bomb went off in Copley In 1965, two years after what * Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid for purchases made 2/1/14 – 3/31/14 from participating dealers in the U.S. only. Offer excludes Nantucket™ Window Shadings, a collection of Silhouette® Window Shadings. Rebate will be issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within 2014. lease of prime fairground Square, creating chaos at the is now R.A. Brown Middle 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt. Funds do not expire. Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance 7 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional limitations apply. Ask participating dealer for details and rebate form.39852 “I have reached the diffi cult space, the company shopped packed fi nish line on Boylston School opened, the north wall © 2014 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas. decision to resign from my po- the idea to officials in Linn Street. of the still-new gymnasium sition with the city ... in order County and later, Puyallup, A pair of Forest Grove run- was adorned with an artistic to pursue other interests,” Sul- Wash. ners, mother and son Elena image of a prowling panther livan wrote in a March 2 resig- When those proposals also Parker and Grayson Penfi eld, balancing over the slogan, “Be nation letter addressed to City fell flat, the company came were also unharmed. better tomorrow than you are online Manager Michael Brown. back to Washington County, School offi cials begin today.” A subsequent survey discov- hoping to consider new ideas. budget process; looking at On May 10, Brown Middle Fresh new classifi eds every day – all day and night! ered morale within the Hills- Once Renaissance Touring Co. teacher layoffs School — which opened as East
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503-620-SELL (7355) Your Neighborhood Marketplace low, given the widespread be- rather than building perma- ing spring ritual, Hillsboro in 1963 — students watched as www.portlandtribune.com lief that Sullivan was not com- nent structures, a plan came School District officials out- a new wall mural created by municating well with the offi - together relatively quickly. lined $8.57 million in potential seventh-grader Grace Strid budget reductions for the 2013- was unveiled. APRIL 14 school year, including cut- The mural features a leaner, Locals safe after Boston ting 50 teaching positions. leaping panther above a new, Marathon Cutting 50 teachers would The April 15 dual explosions save the district $4.1 million. See 2013 / Page A3 Caught in a slippery web
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HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: DOUG BURKHARDT With icy temperatures and frozen fog descending on the area in recent days, almost everything outdoors has been wearing a frosty coat. In this case, the intricate designs of a spider’s web — and the fence on which the spider made his home in a Hillsboro neighborhood — were outlined in a delicate layer of frost crystals, creating striking patterns.
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Ray said Melinda Van Patten percent from last year. Animal cret indictment charging David 2013 was apparently involved with exhibits attracted hundreds Alan Herman, 59, with second- the roommate, Glen Hamilton, and competitions went smooth- degree manslaughter and 56. ly even as jets roared over the reckless driving. Washington airport across the street. De- County Sheriff’s Offi ce depu- ■ From Page A2 JUNE spite the anticipated problems ties arrested Herman at his New ball team comes to stemming from the double- Hillsboro residence Aug. 23. town booking, fair manager Leah The arrest comes in the retooled slogan: “Building fu- Hillsboro welcomed its new Perkins-Hagele said there wake of the fatal collision on tures since 1963.” single-A short season baseball were no issues. April 4 that took the young Shute Park Library remod- team, the Hillsboro Hops, with Kaiser Westside Hospital girl’s life. Herman entered a eled a sold-out game June 17. The and Medical Center opens “not guilty” plea. Public officials swinging Hops opened their fi rst home Kaiser Westside Medical sledgehammers signaled a be- stand with a 12-0 shellacking of Center opened Aug. 6, the fi rst SEPTEMBER ginning and an end. The Shute the Eugene Emeralds. new hospital in Washington Man dies in gorge fall Park Library closed for remod- The Hops are an affi liate of County in 40 years. Michael A. Cigler, a 29-year- eling after Mayor Jerry Willey the Arizona Diamondbacks The state-of-the-art facility, old Hillsboro resident, died and Library Director Mike and play at the new Hillsboro located on Stucki Avenue in Sept. 1 after falling from near Smith began its demolition. Ballpark adjacent to the Hills- Tanasbourne, has 126 beds, the top of the Angel’s Rest trail The 15,000-square-foot library boro Stadium. Veteran base- eight operating rooms and 27 in the Columbia River Gorge was gutted to a shell and will ball radio announcer Rich emergency treatment rooms. east of Corbett. get new windows, a new roof, Burk calls the games for the The facility employs approxi- Hillsboro man Ryan Horn new plumbing and electrical Hops. mately 1,000 people. missing systems, new heating and cool- Bee deaths raise ire Citizens unhappy with pro- Family members joined law ing technology and a retrofi t of Residents expressed sadness posed TV Highway strip club enforcement offi cials in the ef- the entire building for better and ire at a bumblebee die-off Hillsboro residents living in fort to fi nd missing Hillsboro earthquake survivability. along Washington Street. In a small neighborhood just man Ryan Horn, 28. Horn left The entrance will be moved March, the city sprayed approx- north of The Cooler Club on home driving his 2004 Ford from the south side of the build- imately 200 trees of different Tualatin Valley Highway are Ranger pick-up truck on Aug. ing to the west side. The library varieties in the downtown area upset about reports the former 28 and his family believed he is slated to reopen in March. with the pesticide “Safari.” The tavern is planning to reopen as was carrying a fi rearm. Murder-suicide shatters application was designed to a strip club named Gems. Horn, who worked at Genen- weekend calm fight aphids, which secrete a The Oregon Supreme Court tech Inc., was under a doctor’s A husband and wife died in sticky sap. has ruled that free speech pro- care for treatment of bipolar an apparent murder-suicide The Oregon Department of visions of the state constitution disorder. May 26 that also left a male Agriculture and the Xerces So- protect nude dancing, and Or- Searchers focused their ef- roommate wounded. ciety were called to help deter- egon voters have repeatedly forts on fi nding Horn in the Til- HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: CHASE ALLGOOD Offi cials with the Washing- mine the bees’ cause of death. defeated proposed constitu- lamook Forest near Banks. YEAR IN REVIEW: In August, in a scheduling foul-up, the Oregon ton County Sheriff’s Offi ce be- “We take bees very serious- tional amendments to allow lo- Citizens blast Intel over International Air Show and the Washington County Fair were held the lieve Kenneth Van Patten, 61, ly in Hillsboro,” the city’s Pub- cal governments to regulate emissions killed his wife, Melinda Van lic Affairs Manager Patrick same weekend for the fi rst time. With the venues right across the adult businesses at the ballot Speaker after speaker came Patten, 56, in their home out- Preston said. street from each other, the double-scheduling sparked concerns about box. to the microphone at the Hills- side Hillsboro at 5355 S.W. traffi c jams and congestion. Gems opened this fall. boro Civic Center to offer testi- River Road in unincorporated JULY Motorist charged with mony about emissions from Washington County. SolarWorld axes 100 jobs in plant after the restructuring is Air Show and the Washington manslaughter Intel’s semi-conductor manu- Kenneth also allegedly shot restructuring plan complete. County Fair were held the A Washington County grand facturing plants in Hillsboro Glen Hamilton, 56, before turn- SolarWorld notified the According to Santarris, re- same weekend — right across jury returned an indictment and Aloha. ing the gun on himself. Hamil- State of Oregon that it intends structuring plans are in re- the street from each other. The against a Hillsboro motorist The event, sponsored by the ton, who was living in the to lay off approximately 100 sponse to what he terms “ille- two big events, which draw who crashed into a residential Oregon Department of Envi- house, fled to a neighbor’s employees at its Hillsboro so- gal” competition from Chinese large crowds, were scheduled yard in Aloha earlier this year, ronmental Quality (DEQ), was home with a non-life-threaten- lar panel manufacturing plant. manufacturers who are selling the same weekend for the fi rst striking and killing 11-year-old a formal public hearing to al- ing gunshot wound. Ben Santarris, the compa- solar products below cost in time ever. Air Show organizers Kylie Hornych. On Aug. 22, the According to WCSO spokes- ny’s head of public relations, the United States and Europe. set the date to fi t the Blue An- grand jury handed down a se- See 2013 / Page A4
man Sgt. Bob Ray, deputies re- says the layoffs represent the gels’ schedule, but the Blue sponded to a Sunday, May 26, fi nal phase of an operational AUGUST Angels ended up canceling its ★ call that Kenneth Van Patten, restructuring plan that began appearance due to federal bud- ★ 61, and Melinda Van Patten, 56, in February. Santarris says the Airshow, county fair on get cuts. ★ were arguing over getting a di- company expects to employ same weekend At the Washington County ★ vorce. around 650 workers at the The Oregon International Fair, attendance dropped by 9 ★ ★ End Tables Reg. $169 WITH DISCOUNT $ Casablanca Mission Pine Cappuccino 79 Matching Coffee Table $99 - with discount Open house slated for Jan. 9 on 3 Piece Kids Set Drop-Leaf Island Cottage Oak Black & Cherry Reg. $229 Reg. $359 WITH WITH DISCOUNT DISCOUNT $ $ Cornelius Pass improvements #JT48-2027 149 #570BE 249 Queen Complete Bed Oak Buffet Ready to Finish and Hutch Citizens are invited to at- $ and 7 p.m. to learn more about nell Road and Highway 26 to Construction is anticipated to Reg. $699 Reg. 1499 tend an open house Jan. 9 the proposed design and to pro- three lanes in each direction begin summer 2015. WITH WITH for the Cornelius Pass Road vide comments for the project with a center median and dedi- The project is funded DISCOUNT DISCOUNT improvement project. team. No formal presentation cated turn lanes at several in- through a combination of $ $ #4665AUH 399 #2443MWHB 849 Hosted by the Washington is planned. Staff from Washing- tersections, including Highway sources including private de- County Department of Land ton County and design consul- 26. velopment, the county’s Major TAKE AN ADDITIONAL Use and Transportation and tant David Evans and Associ- The roadway will also in- Streets Transportation Im- the city of Hillsboro, the public ates will be available to answer clude bicycle and pedestrian provement Program, state of can stop by Liberty High questions. facilities on both sides of the Oregon Immediate Opportuni- School, 21945 N.W. Wagon Way, This project will widen Cor- roadway, intersection upgrades ty Funds and the city of Hills- ALL RED TAGS Room 165, any time between 5 nelius Pass Road between Cor- and additional street lighting. boro. Good Through January 31, 2014 THESE PRICES REFLECT THE DISCOUNT. NOT COMBINABLE WITH ANY OTHER DISCOUNTS OR COUPONS. Quantities Limited! Hurry While Supplies Last! CORRECTION Check Us Out On The Web www.murphysfurniture.net 2962 S. Baseline • Cornelius • (503) 640-1124 The BEST Furniture Deals and the FRIENDLIEST Sales People around! In the Dec. 20 issue of the Liberty High School: $500. which receives its support from ton County, visit culturaltrust. We are open 7 Days a Week – 10am to 7pm. Hillsboro Tribune, “Grants ■ STAGES Performing Arts a tax credit program. For a org and culturalcoalitionof- Free Delivery To Senior Citizens Within 10 Mi. of Store!
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planning process to determine logging road off Highway 47, in Hillsboro, not much has 2013 if there is suffi cient interest — west of the Sunset Highway changed in 10 years. and whether it is economically near Buxton, authorities said. On Nov. 13, more than 100 feasible — to create a hiking, His body was found nearby. citizens turned out for a Hills- biking and equestrian trail that “Our hearts are absolutely boro Planning Commission ■ would directly connect Banks broken,” said Horn’s sister, public hearing that stretched From Page A3 with the Oregon coast. Jessica Horn Bledsoe of Corne- more than four hours. The The proposed trail would fol- lius. commission called the meeting low citizens to comment on In- low an existing railroad corri- Washington County sheriff’s to take testimony on a proposal tel’s proposed new “Title V air dor between Banks and Tilla- deputies located Horn’s body to create a mixed-use develop- quality permit.” With its local mook by way of Manning, Tim- about 60 yards from his truck ment anchored by a operations expanding, Intel is ber, Wheeler and Rockaway in a grassy, recessed area near 50,000-square-foot WalMart seeking regulatory authority Beach. Owned by the Port of a creek south of Stub Stewart “neighborhood market,” and to “establish new plant site Tillamook Bay, the rail line has State Park, said Hillsboro Po- as had been the case in 2003, emission limits” for fl uorides been mostly out of service lice Det. Marth Bual, who led the public appeared to be over- and greenhouse gases, and since severe storms hit the the month-and-a-half-long in- whelmingly against the con- proposes to increase emission Coast Range in December 2007. vestigation into the disappear- cept. limits for volatile organic com- ance. The commission denied a pounds. OCTOBER A handgun was found near permit for a WalMart “super- At the hearing, which Ryan Horn found dead the body. Police do not suspect store” at the same location a stretched well over two hours, After 40 days waiting for an- foul play. decade ago. 18 citizens offered testimony, swers, the family of missing City narrows police chief virtually all of them speaking Hillsboro man Ryan Ross Horn, search to fi nal fi ve DECEMBER in opposition to Intel’s request. 28, learned Oct. 8 that he had On Oct. 17, the city of Hills- Cold weather shelters open Banks to Tillamook been found dead near Buxton. boro announced it had nar- as temperatures plummet trail proposed Horn’s red Ford pickup was rowed its search for a new po- A forecast that called for Dual meetings in Tillamook discovered that morning by a lice chief for the Hillsboro Po- freezing temperatures had a and Banks formally launched a man hunting for his dog on a lice Department to five final pair of severe weather shelters candidates. In all, the city re- in western Washington County ported it had received 62 appli- opening their doors to people COURTESY PHOTO PUBLIC AND cations for the position from YEAR IN REVIEW: In October, after 40 days waiting for answers, the without homes of their own. candidates in 17 states. family of Ryan Horn, 28, who had been missing since Aug. 28, learned Starting Dec. 2, when tem- LEGAL NOTICE Hillsboro has been without a peratures began to fall into the Horn had been found dead near Buxton. Horn, who had reportedly been full-time police chief since the 20s and 30s, shelters at the despondent, likely took his own life. IS 122513/122713 March 9 resignation of Carey Sonrise Church in Hillsboro Space-reservation deadline for all legal notices is Thursday at 5:00pm Sullivan, who had been hired and the United Church of prior to publication. Please call Louise Faxon at 503-546-0572 or to serve as Hillsboro’s chief in Offi cer Latendresse was able Voters reject school bond Christ in Forest Grove were e-mail [email protected] to book your notice. 2010. to pull back and get away from It was a rough night for the staffed and open for business. These notices give information concerning actions planned and the car and the suspect’s bul- Hillsboro School District, as Police chief search down implemented by attorneys, financial institutions and government agencies. NOVEMBER lets missed her. At the same voters rejected Measure 34-206, to two They are intended to keep you and every citizen fully informed. Man opens fi re at offi cer time, Latendresse’s partner, of- the district’s proposed general One more of the original 62 during traffi c stop fi cer Will Blood, returned fi re obligation bond. candidates to be Hillsboro’s po- THIS WEEKS NOTICE IS: A Hillsboro police offi cer is with his handgun. The measure would have au- lice chief was advised he was fortunate to be alive after a The suspect was later identi- thorized raising $25 million no longer in the running for CITY OF HILLSBORO passenger in a vehicle, which fi ed as Victor Torres-Elizondo, over a fi ve-year period to pur- the job. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING was pulled over in a traffi c stop also known as Victor Torres, chase new instructional tech- David Kirby, undersheriff for
429432.1225_2713_ on 13th Avenue near Maple 30, most recently of Woodburn nology equipment, pay for the Clackamas County Sher- Case File No.: Zoning Ordinance Amendment 4-13 Street, opened fire with a and Forest Grove safety enhancements and cov- iff’s Offi ce, was dropped, leav- INDUSTRIAL SANCTUARY ZONE AMENDMENT handgun. Torres was hit by at least er the expense of maintenance ing two fi nal candidates: Lee As offi cer Tina Latendresse one bullet fi red from Blood’s projects on school buildings Dobrowolski, the deputy chief NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will approached the car — de- service weapon. He was trans- around the district. of the Salt Lake City Police De- be held before the Hillsboro Planning Commission at or scribed as a green 1992 Honda ported to Legacy Emanuel The measure was defeated partment, and Brian Martinek, shortly after 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, Accord — and began talking Medical Center, where he later 54 percent to 46 percent. who serves as executive direc- in the auditorium of the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 East with its occupants, a man in died from his wounds. Citizens blast WalMart tor of the Northwest Regional Main Street, Hillsboro. At the hearing, the Planning the front passenger seat alleg- Offi cer Latendresse suffered plans — again Re-Entry Center of the Port- Commission will consider proposed text amendments to edly pulled out a .22-caliber re- an injury to her hand from When it comes to the com- land Police Bureau. the Hillsboro Zoning Ordinance No. 1945 regarding the volver and began fi ring at La- shrapnel from one of the sus- munity’s views on WalMart lo- The city hopes to have a new I-S Industrial Sanctuary zone. tendresse. pect’s bullets. cating on Cornelius Pass Road chief on the job early in 2014. The amendments proposed are within Volume I of the Hillsboro Zoning Ordinance, Section 134D, and would add the Meek sub-area to the Industrial Sanctuary zone, reduce the minimum lot width and clarify the sub-areas where the Major Assembly Facilities use type is permitted. The Meek sub-area includes approximately 330 acres in the New driving laws take effect Jan. 1 North Hillsboro Industrial area, generally located south of U.S. Highway 26, north of NW 253rd Avenue, east of Two new laws going into the number of crashes that in- 11 percent of all drivers under a safety problem and that NW Sewell Road, and west of NW Brookwood Parkway. effect Jan. 1 are aimed at in- The City is not intending to apply the Industrial Sanctuary volve a driver talking on a the age of 20 involved in fatal phoning and texting while driv- creasing safety on Oregon handheld phone or texting. crashes were reported as dis- ing is illegal. In spite of this, zone to the sub-area at this time. The zone will be applied roads, but in diverse ways. upon future annexation of this area. From 2009 to 2011 in Oregon, tracted at the time of the crash. cell phone convictions in Ore- One law boosts the fi ne for nine people died in crashes in- Any activity that diverts a gon have steadily risen from an The procedures by which text amendments are processed using a handheld mobile de- volving a driver who was re- person’s attention away from initial 40 in 2008 to 22,892 in can be found in the Hillsboro Zoning Ordinance, vice while driving, and an- portedly using a cell phone at the primary task of driving is 2012. Ordinance No. 1945, Sections 112 – 116. The staff report other makes it illegal to the time of the crash, and 673 dangerous. A Virginia Tech Another new law is Senate on the proposed amendments will be available on Tuesday, smoke in a vehicle where people have been injured. Transportation Institute study Bill 444. This bill created a new December 31, 2013. Staff reports and associated materials children are present. Using a cell phone while revealed that physically dialing category of offense — smoking are available for inspection at no cost or copies can be Senate Bill 9 changes Ore- driving falls under the catego- a phone while driving increas- in a vehicle while a person provided at reasonable cost. Materials can be reviewed from gon’s traffi c offense of operat- ry of “distracted driving,” and es the risk of a crash by as younger than 18 years old is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays, at the ing a motor vehicle while using this type of distraction is an much as six-fold. Texting is present. The maximum fi ne for Hillsboro Planning Department, 150 East Main Street, 4th a mobile communication de- increasingly dangerous behav- riskier still, increasing the col- the fi rst offense is $250, and the Floor, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123. The Hillsboro Zoning vice from a Class D violation to ior across the country. Accord- lision risk by 23 times. maximum fine for repeat of- Ordinance may also be viewed online at www.hillsboro- a Class C. The minimum fi ne ing to the National Highway Even though a majority of fenses is $500. oregon.gov (navigate to Departments>Planning>Codes & for a Class C violation is $142, Traffi c Safety Administration, Oregonians believe texting and This particular law is consid- Standards), or in the Planning Department office. but the fi ne for this offense can 3,331 people were killed in hand-held cell phone use while ered a “secondary” law, mean- be as high as $500. The fi ne’s crashes involving a distracted driving is unsafe, some still ing that a police officer may All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting increase is aimed at reducing driver in the United States in choose to do so. According to a cite for this offense only if the and will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning 2011, compared to 3,267 in 2010. 2012 phone survey of Oregon offi cer has already stopped a the proposal. Oral testimony should avoid repetition of The behavior is especially drivers, more than 70 percent vehicle for another violation or issues, and should be based on the text amendments or dangerous for younger drivers: said they know cell phones are offense. the procedures listed above. ORS 197.763 provides that Beaverton under certain circumstances, the record may remain open or a continuance may be granted upon the request of a Coin & Currency participant. If you are unable to attend the hearing, you may (Formerly AW Coins in Hillsboro) submit a written statement to the Planning Department on or before the hearing date. Comments may be mailed to BUY • SELL • APPRAISALS Restless legs? Dr. Friedman has the scoop the address noted above. Telephone conversations cannot ~ RARE COINS be accepted as testimony. Pursuant to ORS 197.763, ~ PRECIOUS METALS When you hear the syndrome have uncomfort- and proper failure to raise an issue at the final evidentiary hearing, or phrase “restless leg syn- ~ COLLECTOR SUPPLIES able sensations in their legs, treatment of by close of the record, in person or by letter, or failure to drome,” what comes to and sometimes their arms or the condition. provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker mind? Probably very little, other parts of the body, re- This event an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to NOW OPEN since this syndrome has on- sulting in an urge to move represents the Land Use Board of Appeals based on that issue. ly recently begun receiving their legs to relieve the sensa- Friedman’s 3803 S.W. Hall Blvd. the attention it deserves. 373147.070711 tions. The condition can fi rst presenta- For more information contact John Boren by phone at Beaverton, OR 97005 That’s why Dr. Dan Fried- cause an uncomfortable “pins tion in an on- (503) 681-5292 or by email at john.boren@hillsboro- - 1/8 mi. off of Cedar Hills Blvd. and Hall Blvd. man, who specializes in and needles” feeling in the going series of - next to Hall Street Grill neurology at Tuality Health- FRIEDMAN oregon.gov. - behind Key Bank legs. health care care in Hillsboro, has been The sensations are usually lectures. In Publish 12/20, 12/27/2013, 01/03/2014. HT1038 invited to discuss this medi- worse at rest, especially when February, Friedman will dis- 503-640-4700 cal syndrome. lying or sitting. Restless leg cuss stroke education and Friedman will be at Cornell syndrome is often unrecog- community awareness. Estates Retirement & Assisted nized or misdiagnosed, but The presentation is free and Living facility at 1005 N.E. 17th can be treated successfully. open to the public. Ave. in Hillsboro on Thursday, Friedman, head of the For more information, call Jan. 30. The presentation will Stroke Team at Tuality Cornell Estates at 503-640-2884 begin at 1:30 p.m. Healthcare, will discuss the or visit Cornell Estates’ web- People with restless leg signs of restless leg syndrome site, cornell-estates.com. STAY INFORMED ABOUT JOIN... the Portland Business Alliance.
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The color ortland Community guard will be comprised of wrongdoing College’s annual cele- members of the Northwest In- bration of Native dian Veterans Association. ■ From Page A1 sboro and at the Oregon Golf PAmerican culture and Proceeds from the powwow Club in West Linn, state inves- tradition is returning to the support the Native American tigators issued notices of viola- Sylvania Campus in Portland Student Scholarship, which and viewers understand that tion to Collier Arbor Care for in January. More than 1,000 at- aims to increase access and re- the city of Hillsboro did not im- incomplete pesticide applica- tendees are expected for the tention of Native American stu- properly use pesticides.” tion records and employing a 15th annual Wacipi (“They dents at PCC. State agriculture officials pesticide applicator who did Dance”) Winter Powwow slat- This activity is sponsored by looked into four separate inci- not have the appropriate li- ed for noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, the college’s Sylvania campus dents in which thousands of cense. The applicator, Cirrus Jan. 18, in the Health Technol- COURTESY PHOTO president, powwow planning bumblebees died last summer. Striedieck of Portland, was is- ogy Building, Sylvania campus Dancers from the “grand entry” at last year’s Portland Community committee, Sylvania Multicul- The die-offs were in Wilson- sued a “notice of violation.” (12000 S.W. 49th Ave.). College-sponsored powwow entertain attendees. tural Center, Sylvania Women’s ville, Hillsboro, West Linn and According to a representative The event will feature drum Resource Center and the Na- Portland. for the Department of Agricul- groups and dancers from tive American Rehabilitation The investigation centered ture, the violations remain on across the region, Native Amer- This event is free and open to and drumming) are at 1 p.m. Association. For more details, on the use of pesticide products the operator’s and applicator’s ican crafts and food, activities the public. Parking is also free. and 7 p.m. and the free commu- visit pcc.edu/about/events/ containing two active ingredi- enforcement record for three for children and raffl e prizes. The grand entries (dancing nity dinner gets under way at powwow. ents: dinotefuran and imidaclo- years. prid. Although using these in- In addition to enforcement gredients is not illegal, they action, the state has taken sev- must be used according to the eral measures to protect bum- instructions provided by the blebees and other pollinators chemical’s manufacturer, and from exposure to pesticide state offi cials found there were products containing dinotefu- OBITUARIES Hoof it for free on violations of the Oregon Pesti- ran and imidacloprid, the two cide Control Law in three of the active ingredients implicated four cases, with Hillsboro being in the bumblebee deaths. New Year’s Day the sole exception. A temporary rule adopted In the wake of the investiga- by the Oregon Department of Juanita M. Layton Forest Grove. A reception will tion, a total of six civil penalties Agriculture in June restricting be held Feb. 22, 2014, from 3 to 6 Start 2014 by celebrating with visitors to participating state — totaling $2,886 — were levied use of 18 pesticide products Services have been held for p.m. at the Meriwether Country a hike in one of Oregon’s state parks that normally require a against several individuals and containing dinotefuran ex- Juanita May Layton, 88, of Cor- Club, 5200 Rood Bridge Road in parks. permit. This year, 28 parks are one commercial pesticide com- pired in December, but in its nelius, who died Monday, Dec. Hillsboro. The Oregon Parks & Recre- participating in First Day Hikes, pany. place, agriculture offi cials ad- 9, 2013. He was born Jan. 11, 1942, in ation Department invites the including L.L. “Stub” Stewart Three of the fines issued opted permanent restrictions She was born Sept. 10, 1925. Honolulu, Hawaii, to Raymond public to ring in 2014 by partici- State Park in Washington Coun- were connected to the most se- on the use of certain pesticide She was raised and educated in H. and Mitzie (Oshiro) Kamiya. pating in one of 30 guided hikes ty. The hike will take place from rious die-off of bumblebees, products containing dinotefu- Casper, Wyo. He married Barbara Jean in state parks on New Year’s 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Hilltop which occurred in Wilsonville ran and imidacloprid. Now, the She was preceded in death by Holscher in 1964. Day. This is the third year that day-use area picnic shelter. following the application of di- Department of Agriculture is her parents, and sister, Janet He was a fi refi ghter for the OPRD has participated in “First Guided hikes are offered at notefuran on European linden requiring an Oregon-specific Berhns. city of Hillsboro for 32 years, Day Hikes,” a nationwide initia- parks along the coast, in the Co- trees. Three other civil penal- label statement on dinotefuran Survivors include her son, retiring as a lieutenant in 1992. tive sponsored by America’s lumbia River Gorge, southern ties were connected to a small- and imidacloprid products. Be- Boyd Eugene Layton; brother, He was preceded in death by State Parks (americasstate- Oregon, the Cascades and east- er-scale bumblebee die-off on a ginning Jan. 1, labels on these James Jones; and numerous his parents, Raymond and parks.org) to encourage people ern Oregon. landscaped business property pesticides will prohibit the ap- grandchildren. Mitzie Kamiya. Survivors in- to enjoy the outdoors and cele- OPRD is asking people to in downtown Portland. The plication on linden, basswood clude his wife, Barbara J. Ka- brate the New Year by getting share photos of their hikes via death of bees in Portland came or Tilia species in Oregon. It Raymond H. Kamiya miya; his daughter, Kae Kamiya out for a walk in a state park. social media by using the Twit- after the application of a pesti- appears the tree species’ natu- and his son Kenneth Kamiya; Last year, more than 420 people ter hashtag #ORfi rstdayhikes cide product containing imida- ral toxicity to bumblebees, in Raymond H. Kamiya, 71, of his brothers, Donald Kamiya participated in First Day Hikes or tagging “Oregon State cloprid, also on linden trees. combination with the pesti- Hillsboro, died Sunday, Dec. 15, and Owen Kamiya; and his sis- in Oregon. Parks” on Facebook. Images A Clackamas company, Col- cide, contributed to the deaths. 2013. ter, Amy Fujita. OPRD will waive the day-use can also be emailed to beth.wil- lier Arbor Care, was singled In the wake of the bumble- Private cremation rites will parking fees on Jan. 1 for all [email protected]. out as the primary culprit in bee deaths, state agricultural be held at Hoyt Crematory in the die-off. Collier Arbor Care offi cials are expanding educa- is a licensed commercial pesti- tional efforts on pollinator pro- &AMILY