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■ About $12 By JIM REDDEN Hillsboro, several now state offi cials say they are try- “We’re not asking for a handout,” tate the transfer. The Hillsboro Tribune special districts, ing to determine if the law creating says Washington County Chair The county has already dedicat- million in Metro and the the program properly authorizes Andy Duyck. “We entered into a ed $4.5 million of the funds to one- Gain Share A possible glitch in a state law Port of Portland, the Department of Revenue to pro- partnership with the state, we up- time projects in its current budget. money still is apparently preventing local which operates cess the payments. held our end of the bargain and we The projects will either have to be and regional governments in the Hillsboro Air- “We should know within a few expect them to do so, too.” funded from other sources or can- hasn’t been Washington County from receiv- port. weeks if we can make the pay- County offi cials are questioning celed if the preliminary answer is transferred ing state funds owned them for The money was ments or if a legislative fi x is re- the explanation, noting the Gain correct. from Salem, waiving property taxes to en- expected under a quired. If we can make the pay- Share legislation was thoroughly If state officials conclude they courage large investments by In- DUYCK provision of the ments, we will, says Michael Jor- reviewed by committees in both the cannot legally make the payments, but agency tel and Genentech in Hillsboro. state’s heavily dan, chief executive offi cer and di- Oregon House and state Senate. It the 2013 Legislature will have to working on Washington County has been ex- promoted Strategic Investment rector of the state Department of was also reviewed by the state amend the law to allow them. State pecting to receive about $12 million Program called Gain Share, ap- Administrative Services. agencies involved in the fund trans- Sen. Ginny Burdick (D-District 18) the issue in the fi scal year that began on July proved by the 2007 Legislature. But The answer does not please fer, including DAS, where a Shared 1. It is to be split with the city of the money has not arrived, and Washington County officials. Services Fund was created to facili- See FUNDS / Page A8 ■ Hillsboro, Museum Washington On the CUTTING edge County in moves to driver’s seat of regional economy Hillsboro hen experts talk about the strength of the Port- land-area economy, center Wthey increasingly mean Washington County and especially Rent-free space Hillsboro, the fastest-growing city in the region. expected to draw Hillsboro Mayor Jerry Willey has experienced the transformative ef- people downtown fects of Hillsboro’s growth fi rst hand. They include the creation of a boom- By CHRISTIAN GASTON ing high- The Hillsboro Tribune Story by tech corri- Jill Eiland, Intel dor, a revi- NW’s corporate It’s offi cial. The Washington Jim Redden talized his- affairs manager, County Museum will make its new Photos by toric dis- stands in a fi eld home in downtown Hillsboro, Chase Allgood trict near near the loading up 13,000 square feet of the Civic expansion space in the city’s Civic Center Center and project on the with artifacts and cultural items. new mixed- Museum offi cials signed a 15-year, Ronler Acres use neighborhoods at locations that rent-free lease Campus. include Orenco Station and the with the city of Streets of Tanasbourne. Hillsboro last “We want to “I’ve seen Hillsboro’s population rectly supports tens of thousands of Intel’s total economic impact in Or- week. The deal help draw grow from about 27,000 in 1983 to over other workers throughout the region egon was estimated at more than calls for the muse- people into 92,000 today, with high and the state. And thou- $17.3 billion in a February 2011 analy- um to pay for the employment and a sands of other workers sis prepared by ECONorthwest, an remodeling costs. downtown healthy tax base, even “People have have been busy building economic consulting fi rm. The vast “The space at Hillsboro and during the recession,” the new $3 billion D1X majority of that impact was in Wash- our Civic Center says Willey. said Hillsboro is development facility on ington County, where median house- gives the museum consolidate Calling the changes a city on the company’s Ronler Acres hold incomes were $62,574 in 2012, far more visibility and the city as “absolutely positive,” Campus in Hillsboro for above the nation, state and rest of the easier access for an arts and Willey says the increased edge because nearly two years. region. their visitors while property tax revenue we’re on the Intel officials are “Economists say Portland drives Construction is nearly complete on at the same time culture generated by the growth keenly aware of their the state, but Washington County improvements to Intel’s D1X building and brings more people destination.” has allowed Hillsboro to edge of the company’s outsized in- drives Portland and Intel drives its D1C and D1D facilities on the Ronler to downtown Hills- — Museum Director improve its livability with urban growth fl uence in Hillsboro and Washington County,” says Alec Jo- Acres Campus. boro,” said Hills- such features as added the rest of the state, says sephson, the ECONorthwest senior boro Mayor Jerry Sam Shogren parks and bike trails. boundary. I like Jill Eiland, the compa- economist who worked on the 2011 tical company, the Eid Passport iden- Willey in a state- Many of the changes to say we’re a ny’s Northwest Regional analysis. tify verifi cation company, among oth- ment issued Fri- are the result of the more Corporate Affairs Man- Hillsboro is not a one-company ers. day. “Together, we will be growing than $20 billion invested city on the ager. town. Many other businesses have ei- And Hillsboro plans to add even another great venue for downtown in Aloha and Hillsboro cutting edge.” “It helps make us sure ther opened or moved to its high-tech more companies to the mix in coming Hillsboro.” since 1974 by Intel Corp., — Hillsboro Mayor that we remain a viable corridor during the past few years, years, according to Willey. The deal solves a problem for each the semiconductor chip Jerry Willey company,” says Eiland, expanding its impact on the regional “Hillsboro has always been a for- agency. manufacturer. The com- who considers Intel to and state economy even more. They ward-looking city,” says Willey. The nonprofit museum’s current pany now employs more be a Washington County include the TriQuint semi-conductor site, on Portland Community College’s than 17,000 workers in Oregon, mostly company because it has facilities in company, the SolarWorld solar power See EDGE / Page A8 in Hillsboro. The company also indi- both Aloha and Hillsboro. company, the Genentech pharmaceu- See MUSEUM / Page A5 STEM focus gives school new tools Quatama Elementary be home base for hands-on based programs and Interna- learning about the construc- “We can start generating tional Bacculareate are popu- will get help with tion of bird houses, the sci- lar. ence of worm composting, some curiosity. We can Here, the majority saw science, math skills math and language arts les- get them to start STEM as the best way to pre- sons as they relate to bird and pare their children for college By JENNIFER ANDERSON bug and plant habitats as they learning about wind, then and careers, a pipeline to the The Hillsboro Tribune apply to the different grade designing windmills. high-tech job community and levels. Science and technology is a context to learning any sub- n the fi ve years that Qua- “We’re trying to reach all ject they should decide to pur- tama Elementary School different kinds of learners, just a context.” sue. has been around, stu- trying to engage students in — Chris Steiner, Hillsboro teacher So the district started work- Idents have used the stuff that matters so that they ing on designated two schools nearby community garden will be excited about learning, as STEM-focused, when the plot to grow vegetables, but reading and math,” says Prin- “Everybody likes this idea,” Intel STEM Center opened in not in any focused, integrated cipal Janis Hill, in her fifth says Chris Steiner, the Hills- April with a $40,000 grant for way. year at Quatama. “The goal is boro teacher who is leading STEM studies in Hillsboro All that is about to change inside or outside the class- the district’s STEM-related schools. this year as the diverse school room, the work is meaningful work. “Hillsboro is a techno- District leaders quickly des- of 560 students — just a mile and engages kids in real prob- logical community, and the ignated two more STEM focus away from the Intel campus — lem solving.” community wants it.” schools, and hope to involve as becomes one of four Hillsboro Quatama is one of four ele- Steiner says the Hillsboro many local businesses and public schools designated as a mentary schools in Hillsboro School Board had surveyed its parents in the effort. PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ STEM (science, technology, to get the STEM designation families about what kinds of “We don’t need a lot of bet- Quatama Elementary School Principal Janis Hill stands at the school’s engineering and math) focus this fall, as part of a larger re- programs they wanted to see ter equipment but we do need plot at a community garden adjacent to the Hillsboro school. The school. gional called the Portland- their schools offer. school will use the plot as part of its STEM (science, technology, That means the garden will Metro STEM Partnership. In other districts, arts- See STEM / Page A15 engineering and math) program this school year.

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the Legislature could make Both parties fighting him a safer bet to retain his House seats targeted seat. Lindsay helped oversee by Democrats to gain seats in the redrawing of legislative (and district party registration) districts following the 2010 Hillsboro, county n Dist. 51, Incumbent Patrick Census, and was credited with Sheehan, R-Clackamas v. Shemia a bipartisan approach that won Fagan, D (38.5% Democrat, By STEVE LAW the approval of all sides. 32.4% Republican) Pamplin Media Group Conkling says it appears n Dist. 29, Incumbent Katie Eyre, three or four Republican-held R-Hillsboro v. Ben Unger, D The Hillsboro area could seats may be the most in play (38.1% D, 31.6% R) be ground zero in the battle this year, including Eyre’s Hill- n Dist. 49, Incumbent Matt Wand, for control of the Oregon sboro seat. He foresees the list R-Troutdale v. Chris Gorsek, D House of Representatives of hotly contested swing races (41.3% D, 27.8% R) n this fall. Democratic narrowing quickly to those Dist. 30, Incumbent Shawn House Democrats say they contests, all in the Portland Lindsay, R-Hillsboro v. Joe candidate Ben Gallegos, D (37.1% D, 31.3% R) hope to retake two Hillsboro area, including seats held by Unger talks with n Dist. 52, Incumbent Mark House seats that shifted to the Zelpha R. Eyre, Rep. Matt Wand, R- Johnson, R-Hood River v. Peter GOP during the Republican McFadgen of Troutdale, Rep. Patrick Shee- Nordbye, D (37.6% D, 32.9% R) surge of 2010, now held by Ka- Hillsboro. han, R-Clackamas and Rep. n Dist. 54, Incumbent Jason tie Eyre and Shawn Lindsay. Julie Parrish, R-West Linn. Conger, R-Bend v. Nathan TRiBUnE pHoTo: Republicans say they hope CHASE ALLgooD “They may not be as se- Hovekamp, D (36.5% D, 32.1% R) to unseat Aloha Democrat Jeff cure,” Conkling says, based on n Dist 37, Incumbent Julie Barker. their legislative performance Parrish, R-West Linn v. Carl The three House races are campaign arm. She’s referring tion, says Bruce Hanna, R- data from the Oregon Elec- and other factors. Hosticka, D (37.7% D, 36.9% R) among a dozen cited by both to District 29, where Demo- Roseburg, co-speaker of the tions Division, but not so in Tom Gallagher, a business party’s leaders as pivotal to de- crats have high hopes for chal- Oregon House the past two Washington County. lobbyist in Salem who tends to House seats targeted by termining control of the Ore- lenger Ben Unger — her broth- sessions. Meanwhile, there are some be closer to Republicans, fig- Republicans gon House of Representatives er — against Eyre; and District Portland’s suburbs tradition- recent signs that Clackamas ures it will be tough for Demo- n in November. 30, where Democrats are field- ally dominate the list of swing County is shifting to the right. crats to topple any of the six Dist. 28, Incumbent Jeff Barker, D-Aloha v. Manuel Casteneda, R Democrats and Republicans ing Joe Gallegos against Lind- districts that determine con- Clackamas County voters re- new Republican incumbents. (40.6% D, 29.0% R) each hold House 30 seats and say. trol of the House. Recent jected a plan last year that “I don’t know of anything in n Dist. 40, Open seat to replace were forced to share power the House Republican leaders trends suggest Democrats’ would have required them to any of those six that make a Dave Hunt, D-Gladstone; past two legislative sessions, say their first priority is play- chances might be better in pay a small share of funding legislator particularly vulner- Brent Barton, D, v. Steve Newgard, so a single net gain by either ing defense in the two Hillsboro Washington County, while Re- for the Sellwood Bridge, and able,” Gallagher says. “I don’t R (40.5% D, 31.8% R) party will give them control of seats plus four others that publicans could fare better in fired-up conservatives there see any races where the chal- n Dist. 12, Open seat to replace the chamber. shifted to the GOP last time. Clackamas County. are mobilizing to oppose ex- lenger stands head and shoul- Terry Beyer, D-Springfield; Leaders of both parties say Beyond that, they hope to In the past two years, Wash- pansion of TriMet’s Portland- ders above the incumbent.” John Lively, D, v. Joe Pishioneri, R the main battlegrounds figure get one to two wins in Demo- ington County Democrats have to-Milwaukie light-rail line. Most voters don’t pay atten- (41.1% D, 28.7% R) to be the six seats that shifted crat-held seats, says Nick retained their lead over Re- Dave Hunt, the former Demo- tion to legislative races until n Dist. 14, Incumbent Val Hoyle, from the Democrats to the Re- Smith, executive director of publicans in registered voters, cratic House speaker, recently the fall, and many don’t know D-Eugene v. Dwight Coon, R publicans in 2010, including the House Republicans’ cam- more so than in Clackamas came in fourth in a race for the name of their state law- (41.0% D, 30.2% R) n the two Hillsboro seats. paign arm. Republicans like County or even Multnomah Clackamas County chair. maker until they vote. Dist. 22, Incumbent Betty Komp, D-Woodburn v. Kathy “The big races for us are out their chances against Barker County. The Democrats’ edge Longtime Washington Coun- But the battle for control of LeCompte, R (40.0% D, 29.9% R) in Washington County,” says by running GOP challenger over Republicans has slipped ty Democrat Gary Conkling, a the Oregon Legislature usually Melissa Unger, executive direc- Manuel Casteneda in a district statewide the past two years, prominent Salem lobbyist, says begins in earnest after Labor tor of the House Democrats’ with a large Hispanic popula- according to voter registration Rep. Lindsay’s performance in Day. Democrats’ edge slips in party registration n Multnomah County Aug. 1, 2012: 53.9% Democrat, 16.2% Republican, 22.9% unaffili- ated Aug. 1, 2010: 56.4% D, 16.9% R, 20.8% unaff. State races catch national attention n Washington County looking at us as a likely pickup ity. The House Democrats’ cam- One question mark is the im- Whenever the number of rac- Aug. 1, 2012: 39.6% D, 31.6% R, Campaigns expect to for Democrats,” says House paign arm raised $2 million in pact of scandals, such as the rev- es to determine control of a 23.3% unaff. Democratic Leader Tina Kotek, 2010, double the amount raised elation by the Oregonian news- chamber becomes narrow, inevi- Aug. 1, 2010: 41.1% D, 32.2% R, 22.2% unaff. spend big money for D-Portland. by their Republican counterpart. paper that seven House Republi- tably there will be more money n Clackamas House Republicans are “up- So far this year, the House cans visited a topless club to- spent in those pivotal races, and Legislature control Aug. 1, 2012: 38.1% D, 35.2% R, side down” in the six new dis- Democrats’ campaign arm has gether in January, while on a more odds that a scandal — real 20.7% unaff. tricts they wrested from Demo- raised $673,591, compared to golfing excursion to Palm or fabricated — could be exploit- Aug. 1, 2010: 40.1% D, 35.6% R, By STEVE LAW crats in 2010, with more regis- $491,083 for the Republicans. Springs. Representative Matt ed as a campaign issue. 19.4% unaff. Pamplin Media Group tered Democrats than Republi- Republicans say they’re poll- Wand, R-Troutdale, and Patrick Republicans haven’t seen that n Oregon cans, says state Rep. Bruce Han- ing well in the swing districts Sheehan, R-Clackamas, two of issue come up yet on the cam- Aug. 1, 2012: 40.2% D, 31.9% R, Both major presidential na, R-Roseburg, the co-speaker and remain confident of their the freshmen targeted by Demo- paign trail, Hanna says, but it’s 21.5% unaff. contenders are spending little of the Oregon House the past prospects. Hanna says Republi- crats, reportedly went to the top- out of their control. Aug. 1, 2010: 42.2% D, 32.2% time or money in Oregon so two sessions. They’ll largely fo- cans will argue their joint lead- less club. Rep. Kevin Cameron, Democrats sound like they Re, 20.2% unaff. far, so some expect the tussle cus on playing defense, he says. ership of the House enabled law- R-Salem, had been leading won’t be shy about bringing up for control of the Oregon Democrats like their pros- makers to balance the budget House Republican fundraising the issue. House to get the most nation- pects of winning back some of multiple times without new tax- efforts, but resigned from that Voters might not care much cerned about lawmakers leaving al attention for the state, in those six seats, as they expect es and fee increases. They’ll also post, in part out of fears the top- about the details of the seven town to play golf shortly before what figures to be a record- voter turnout could be about 10 tout reforms that expanded less club visit would become lawmakers’ trip to Palm Springs, the 2012 legislative session, she shattering year for campaign percentage points higher than in charter and on-line schools, he public. Kotek says. But they may be con- says. spending. 2010, with Obama on the top of says. The six first-time lawmak- Collectively, House races the ticket. Generally, higher voters can stress achievements in could be Oregon’s “marquee er turnout benefits Democrats. office, which gives them an ad- election of the year,” says Nick Democrats also will focus on vantage in campaigns, Hanna Smith, executive director of the taking a seventh seat in West says. House Republicans’ campaign Linn, says Melissa Unger, execu- Democrats will stress their arm. “The Oregon House is tive director of the House Demo- support for public schools, amid probably going to attract most of crats’ campaign arm. growing concerns in the suburbs the attention and a lot of the re- Obama carried all seven of the about declining schools. sources that would otherwise go Democrats’ targeted House dis- “I think people are worried to up-ticket races.” tricts in 2008, Unger says, but about their kids’ future,” Kotek Smith’s caucus recently col- then Democratic Gov. John says. lected a $100,000 donation from a Kitzhaber, at the top of the ticket Voters don’t care much about national Republican group. But in 2010, lost in those districts. charter school reforms, she says, Democrats also expect to get “I believe in 2012 Obama’s go- compared to teacher layoffs in their share of outside money, as ing to win them all again.” public schools. the House represents one of a Democrats likely won’t enjoy Kotek also thinks national Re- handful of opportunities in the the same fundraising advantage publican attacks on birth control nation a power shift control in a they had in 2010, when most ana- and abortion rights will fire up state legislative chamber. lysts wrongly predicted they women Democratic voters in Or- “A lot of national funders are would retain their House major- egon.

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The meeting is “Hillsboro has a timeless The Hillsboro Tribune open to the public but public For much of the year, appeal — just check out its comment is not allowed. Hillsboro and Milwaukie Main Street — and a minor- With the 2013 Washing- When: Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 4:30 p.m. seemed to be competing to league baseball team fits in ton County Fair and the Where: Washington County see which city could land a with that,” wrote a woman in 2013 Oregon International Fairgrounds, Cloverleaf building minor league baseball Beaverton who described Air Show scheduled for team. herself as “more of a Demo- the same weekend next Hillsboro scored first by crat.” year, officials from both ting fair animals and fair-go- striking a deal for the Yaki- In contrast, a woman in Da- events began talking this ers and the scheduling pro- ma Bears in late June. Mil- COURTESY OF HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION CO./SRG mascus who described her- week at the Fair Board cess and complaints about waukie did not give up until A rendering shows the new baseball stadium that will be constructed in self as “more of a Democrat” meeting. the fair board itself have late August. Hillsboro as the home for a single-A team. The project breaks ground wrote that she preferred the The double-booking sur- made the last weekend in But a regional survey tak- Sept. 21. location to be, “as far away prised many citizens, event July 2013 a topic of discus- en before Milwaukie threw in from me as possible.” participants and even some sion in Washington County. the towel suggests Hillsboro be built in the Gordon Faber a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walters About 25 percent of Mult- fair board members when While tonight’s meeting was the best choice all along. Recreation Complex, 4450 Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. nomah Country residents the fair board announced the doesn’t offer the public the It found far more support for N.W. 229th Ave. Main St. Cost is $20 for cham- chose either Hillsboro or Mil- two major Hillsboro events opportunity to weigh in on minor league baseball in Hill- The team will play a 38 ber members and $25 for non- waukie — more than the 21 would be taking place on the the controversy, it likely sboro among Washington home game season Its new members. percent that picked a yet-to- same weekend across the could shed some light on County residents. name will be announced at The survey was done for be determined area in Port- street from one another next what the double-booked According to the survey, 54 the ceremony, which will in- Metro, the regional govern- land. July. weekend will mean for both percent of Washington Coun- clude team owners, city offi- ment. Partners included the The Hillsboro Tribune is Concerns about traffic and events — and how fair sup- ty respondents supported cials and other baseball sup- owner of the Hillsboro Tri- encouraging readers to join crowds mingling for both porters and participants can minor league baseball in porters. bune. It was one of a series of the Opt In panel and partici- events, air show noise upset- plan for next year’s fair. Hillsboro. In contrast, only On Tuesday, Sept. 11, the online Opt In surveys to help pate in upcoming surveys. 38 percent of Clackamas Hillsboro Chamber of Com- Metro gauge public feelings Information will not be sold County residents supported merce’s Business Forum lun- on regional issues. or shared. minor league baseball in Mil- cheon will feature a talk by Although not a scientific An upcoming survey will MetroPeds waukie. K.L. Wombacher, new gener- survey, it still drew respons- focus on a possible bond mea- The findings could be key al manager of the Hillsboro es from 3,385 members of the sure to fund maintenance KidMDKidMD to the single-A team’s suc- baseball team. Opt In panel, which numbers and improvement of natural cess at its new home. Ground- Wombacher and Chamber more than 17,000 residents of areas owned by Metro and breaking on a 4,300-seat sta- President Deanna Palm will Washington, Multnomah and other governments in the re- In your neighborhood dium is set for 11 a.m. Sept. discuss the future of baseball Clackamas counties. gion. To learn more, visit 21. The stadium is budgeted in the city. Written responses from Metro’s website at optinpan- new at up to $15.2 million and will The luncheon is from 11:30 Washington County were al- el.org. 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Kabuki Rock on at Rice Shakespeare cece Hillsboro’s Bag&Baggage takes Summer Festivalall The Rice Northwest Museum is bloody Titus to the street m is — See A7 holding a summer bash Hillsboro — Seee A9 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 • SERVING HILLSBORO • WWW.HILLSBOROTRIBUNE.COMTribune • VOL. 01, NO. 01 • Subscribe for FREE TriMet works at Latino outreach Though two high- profi le incidents seem fueled by language, no pattern of problems

By LAURA FRAZIER Hillsboro Tribune

With a TriMet investigation still underway, there are several unanswered questions about last week’s revelation — fi rst reported by the Tri- bune — that a bus driver on While lead is outlawed in automotive fuel and isn’t used in jet fuel, it is present in aviation fuel used in small prop planes, like those that wow crowds at the Oregon Air Show. the No. 57 line was involved in a second incident involving a PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP PHOTO: ALVARO FONTAN mother with crying children. Did the mom, Q Piston-engined planes emit lead when they take off and land as a passenger “We try to suggested, insti- encourage gate the late- Q How much hangs in the air above Hillsboro, no one knows for sure night verbal greater sparring on under- June 7 that end- standing ed only when a police offi cer ar- HILLSBORO’S between rived? bus riders Why did the driver refuse and the offi cer’s re- drivers.” quest to let the family back on — Jonathan LEAD BALLOON the bus? Ostar, And was this, OPAL indeed, the n 2011 alone, just over 214,000 Environmental FREE takeoffs and landings occurred at added to jet fuel, small planes like the same driver, Justice Oregon the Hillsboro Airport. Most, if not ones that take off and land at the Hills- Claudeen Hen- all, of the piston engine airplanes boro Airport still use leaded fuel. d r e n , wh o I served a 10-day suspension after consequently sent lead emissions rock- According to federal researchers eting out into the atmosphere as they with the Environmental Protection a similar incident last Septem- burned up aviation gas. Agency, lead is added to the fuel for the ber? The similarities between the But it is unknown just small planes because it two incidents are astounding — how much of the harmful STORY BY boosts octane levels and pollutant is sticking prevents unsafe valve See OUTREACH / Page 11 around, because two stud- LAURA FRAZIER seat wear. ies from the Oregon De- Though the lead might partment of Environmental Quality of- make it safer to fly the fer varying estimates of the impact of small planes, the lead emissions are a lead-fueled planes on the Hillsboro ar- serious health risk, according to the ea. Mayo Clinic. Lead inhalation harms Hillsboro Airport is owned by the brain development as well as the kid- Port of Portland, and is used mostly for neys and nervous system. Children are private general aviation, offering air especially vulnerable to inhalation A study conducted in 2009 based on 2005 data from Hillsboro Airport suggested space to small personal planes or mod- harms brain development as well as the COURTESY PHOTO els for flight training. While lead is kidneys and nervous system especially that lead could be in the air around the airport in excess of the safe “baseline” banned from automotive fuel and not number. Lead above the baseline is shown in red on this map. See LEAD / Page 17 COURTESY PHOTO Most bats seen fl ying around are – basically! healthy and virus-free, but roughly 1 percent of bats carry County museum eyes downtown Hillsborothe devastating neurological virus rabies. City to offer free use tenant to fi ll unoccupied space in the downtown Hills- Community College’s Rock of unfi nished space space overlooking the public Rabid Creek campus. boro Civic Center. Street. Now, it seems, both organiza- plaza along Main Street, just east in civic center For even longer, the staff and The space was intended to tions are poised to help each of First Avenue. By CHRISTIAN GASTON board members at the Washing- house a branch of the city library, other. Under the terms of a proposed bat bite ton County Museum have been Hillsboro Tribune 15-year lease, the museum wouldbut those plans were scuttled Believe it – subscribe for $20 a year and wondering how to attract people The Hillsboro City Council on when voters rejected a bond Tuesday evening was set to con- pay no monthly rent but would to their exhibits, classes and oth- measure to fi nish the project. It For several years, city offi - sider a proposal that would allowbe responsible for all improve- cials have been looking for a er activities held in their off-the- has been vacant since the civic reported the museum to move into a sec- ments to the unfinished beaten-trail facility on Portland center opened in 2005. ond-floor corner of city-owned 12,400-square-foot space that overlooks Civic Plaza on Main “The city views this as a great Bat rabies rare, opportunity.” he said. but offi cials say pet owners should be careful By LAURA FRAZIER we’ll give you $20 in Bugattis’s gift cards! Hillsboro Tribune Rabies may be rare in Washington County, but watch out for sick bats this summer. A recent encounter an Oren- co woman had with a rabid bat demonstrates the disease is alive and well in some wild creatures. Rabies can exist in many mammals, but its most common form in Oregon occurs in bats, the winged creatures often associated with dark caves We’ve made keeping up with your local news easy and and Tim Burton movies. Even so, most bats don’t have the Washington County Museum staff, supporters and board members checked out the vacant second-fl oor space of the Hillsboro Civic Center in February. disease — and recent run-ins with rabid bats by Washington NEWS-TIMES PHOTO: JOHN SCHRAG County residents are consid-

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HillSboro PolicE Aug. 29 west Darnielle Street. A dog track ensued and a wig the 6400 block of Northwest Aug. 31 n Two residents of Northeast was located in some bushes Croeni Road reported that a gas n A saddle, being sold on con- Hillsboro reported that their ve- near Tanasbourne Drive and cap had been broken off a com- n The owner of an unlocked DEParTmENT signment, was reported stolen hicles had been keyed. 185th Avenue. The woman is pany van and gas had been si- vehicle parked in the 6500 block from the 2700 block of Southeast n A black utility trailer (with a still on the run at this time. phoned from the vehicle. of Southeast Frances Street re- Aug. 25 TV Highway. “falcon” sticker) was reported n A man took a case of Co- n A resident reported that ported that two laptop comput- n Police investigated a fraud stolen from the 22000 block of rona beer from a business in several movies were checked ers were taken, n Police responded to a report report from a woman in the 300 Northwest Westmark Drive. the 1600 block of Northeast Cor- out of the Hillsboro library with n Police reported a report that of two vehicles with smashed of Southeast Washington Ave- n Police responded to a re- nell Road without paying for it. a stolen library card. The mov- an iPad was taken from a back- windows on Orenco Station nue. She said she wired $3,600 via port of a robbery at the U.S. n A resident of the 2500 block ies were not returned. pack left at the Max Station at Parkway. Western Union to help her Bank branch at 2550 NW 188th of Northwest Overlook Drive n Police responded to a dis- 333 SE Washington St. n Graffiti was discovered near grandson get back to the United Ave. According to the report, a reported that bikes were taken pute involving an intoxicated n Police arrested a 35-year-old the intersection of West Baseline States from Peru. Her grandson woman wearing a wig and sun- from a garage during a move. couple in the 1200 block of woman for assaulting her boy- and Cornelius Pass Road. was never in Peru. glasses entered the bank, Northeast Grant Street. The friend at a restaurant in the 6600 n A 37-year-old woman was n A marine battery was re- wrote a note stating she had a Aug. 30 husband was charged with do- block of Southeast Tualatin Val- arrested for DUII and Reckless ported stolen from a trailer gun and exited the bank with mestic harassment. ley Highway. Driving in the 1600 block of NE parked in the 400 block of North- an undisclosed amount of cash. n Officials at a business in Barberry Drive. Aug. 26

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He was removed abuse,” Crew said. from the program, but within a Hollis McMilan, another at- with Bob Miller admitted abuser year he was permitted to re- torney representing the girls, register with the Boys and Girls now seven and 11, said both By CHRISTIAN GASTON Club in Hillsboro, where Crew were recovering from the abuse. The Hillsboro Tribune said he sexually assaulted the Both have received intensive second victim, a 10-year-old psychological counseling. Two girls who say they girl. Melissa Froman, Director of were sexually assaulted by a The volunteer — who is not Resource Development for the volunteer at two Washington named in the suit — was pros- Portland-area Boys and Girls County Boys and Girls Clubs ecuted in the Hillsboro case Club, said in a statement that 373487.060811 within a 14-month period and pleaded guilty to the charg- the club would cooperate in the kpam.comkpam.comkkpam.ccomm have filed lawsuits, each es. court process and also ex- Mon – Fri seeking $2.75 million from Forest Grove Police Capt. pressed sympathy for the girls. the non-profit organization. Mike Herb said police investi- “First and foremost, we want The lawsuits claim the Port- gated the allegations of sex to express our concern for the land-metro branch of the Boys abuse at the Forest Grove Boys alleged victims, as the safety 7am-11am and Girls Club showed negli- and Girls Club and that detec- and well-being of the young gence by failing to remove the tives referred the case to the people we serve has always Follow us on… volunteer after receiving re- Washington County Juvenile been, and remains, our top pri- ports of sexual abuse. Department for prosecution. ority,” Froman wrote. According to Stephen Crew, “The failure of a youth orga- “We want to assure parents an attorney representing the nization, in this day and age, to of our ongoing commitment to two girls, the volunteer — who take basic precautions to pro- the safety of their children and was a juvenile at the time — tect the children they serve is invite them to visit our opera- was discovered abusing the totally unacceptable — you tions at any time.” BUILDINGBUILDING STRONGSTRONG COMMUNITIESCOMMUNITIES Museum: Improvements NOMINATENOMINATENOMINATE AAA planned at new space LOCALLOCALLOCAL HEROHEROHERO ■ From page A1 Burgerville and the Pamplin Media Group are looking to recognize Rock Creek Campus, is far away people in the community who strive to make their communities a from other cultural attractions better place to live. People who inspire, give of themselves that might spur drop-in visitors to the museum. and are committed to service to others. The city had a problem, too. The space in the Civic Center Nominate a person, a youth group, a school class, community service was originally built to house club or organization that is a local hero at the Hillsboro central library, but funding fell through after voters turned down a bond re- www.thetribonline.net/burgervilleheroes quest. The space has been vacant since the Civic Center Nominations can also be mailed to: Pamplin Media / Burgerville Heroes, opened in 2005. P.O. Box 22109, Portland, OR 97269. Please include contact information. Moving the museum into the Civic Center solves both prob- CONTRIBuTed pHOTO Local Heroes will be recognized each month through the Pamplin Media Group lems, giving Hillsboro another Washington County Museum director Sam Shogren (left) and Hillsboro and Burgerville Restaurants. downtown attraction and giv- Mayor Jerry Willey looked over plans for the museum’s new space in ing the museum access to a the Hillsboro Civic Center last week. burgeoning cultural center with built-in foot traffic. current 11,000-square-foot floor cess to MAX light rail and Museum Director Sam plan. Improvements to both fa- close proximity to dining, will Shogren said the museum will cilities could wind up totaling house the museum’s main at- likely have to make $500,000 in $1 million, Shogren said. 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398578.090612 A6 NEWS The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, September 7, 2012 Commentary OUROPINION Putting community back into Hello, Hillsboro. community journalism We’re thrilled t’s hard to believe that 33 years ago My passport to the city was next this month I was settling into my FROM THE PUBLISHER stamped by its cultural ambassadors. first year at Southern Illinois Uni- by John Schrag Since 2009, the News-Times has pub- Iversity, a scrawny journalism major lished a quarterly Washington County to be here with big ambitions. Arts Guide (the fall guide is included in I was a Watergate Baby. I grew up Then came the professional zig-zag. this week’s Tribune) and I’ve gotten to with Pentagon Papers, Woodward and In 2005, I became the editor and pub- know the wonderfully creative staff n the two weeks since we announced the Bernstein and that infamous 181?„2-min- lisher of the News-Times in Forest members at Bag&Baggage, HART The- launch of the Hillsboro Tribune, we’ve done a ute gap in the Oval Office tape. Grove, where our family had been living atre, the Walters Cultural Arts Center little bit of talking and a whole lot of listening. I embraced the motto of Mother Jones, for more than 10 years. and Sequoia Gallery. Word of an upstart newspaper drew consider- the muckraking journalist and social ac- During the past seven years, I have Since then, my son’s weekly drum les- I tivist who said it was her mission to still managed to annoy those in high sons at MIR music have given me an ex- able attention from our colleagues at other media “comfort the afflicted and afflict the places (as a couple former mayors of cuse to hang out downtown every outlets and our editor and publisher quickly made comfortable.” Cornelius will confirm). Wednesday afternoon. the rounds of the local radio stations and news- My career, I believed, But I’ve also learned to practice a dif- So, while I’m familiar with the city, rooms. But since then, we’ve made an effort to focus would take me to Wash- ferent kind of journalism — one that fo- I’ve got a lot to learn and am excited by on the people who matter most — Hillsboro resi- ington, D.C., or New York cuses more on neighborhood news and, the prospect. City where I could take in variety of ways, fills the second half of If you had told me 33 years ago that dents — and what they would like to see in a new down corrupt politicians, Mother Jones’ job description. someday I’d be helping start a small pa- community newspaper. expose corporate greed A good community newspaper retains per in Hillsboro, I’d have scoffed. Joining The response has been overwhelming, and rein- and “speak truth to pow- a fiercely independent newsroom, whose the Chamber of Commerce, dropping by forces our belief that residents of Hillsboro and the er.” reporters and editors work for its read- the Rotary Club and (heaven forbid!) surrounding community are eager for another And, after a year of ers, not its advertisers or those in power. selling ads, was no way to fight the man! grad school and an in- That may involve prying loose public I still believe in the “power of the free source of local news and advertising. SCHRAG ternship with the Chica- documents and stepping on the toes, but press.” It’s just that my understanding of Having a presence Washington County’s largest go Tribune, that path it also means promoting the arts, cele- that term has broadened. city has long made sense for our company, which seemed wide open as I got a job in the brating civic achievements helping non- And to those who scoff today at the owns more than a dozen community newspapers in Windy City with a investigative maga- profit groups, schools and other organi- idea of print journalism as a growth in- zine whose alums went on to work for zations publicize their fundraisers and dustry, I’d point to the success that our the Portland area, from Sandy and Lake Oswego to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Dallas other community events. company’s papers have had, even during Forest Grove and Scappoose. We’re taking the Morning News and the fabled Washing- Walking that journalistic tightrope re- the Great Recession. While larger, metro plunge now because we’ve heard from so many peo- ton Post. quires lasting relationships built on daily papers are struggling, readers and ple that there’s an acute need for paper that’s in- But a funny thing happened on the trust, something that come only with advertisers across the country have volved with the community it covers, balances hard way to the Beltway. time and sustained personal involve- shown they still value local, community- First, was a geographic detour. My ment. And, that’s the journey we start focused reporting. news with features and offers affordable advertising. wife, Karen, and I moved to Portland 22 today with the first issue of the Hillsboro So, while I’ve given up (at least for Among the specific things we’re heard on resi- years ago so that she (a recovering jour- Tribune. now) my plans to bring to bring down a dents’ wish lists: nalist) could attend Lewis & Clark Law Like many westside residents, my ex- president on the Potomac, I’m excited to n News about local schools. School. ploration of Hillsboro began with my be part of a new venture that should n Comprehensive coverage of prep football. I landed a position with Willamette kids. Both played rec soccer, which gave help bring together the residents of Hill- Week newspaper, where for 14 years I me a tour of just about every ball field in sboro. n Less coverage of prep football and more cover- was part of a team that found a variety the city limits. (There was one fall where age of “minor” sports. of ways to afflict the comfortable (includ- it seemed like we lived at Powerline Publisher John Schrag can be reached at n Greater scrutiny of county government. ing a guy named Neil Goldschmidt). Park.) [email protected] n Greater scrutiny of city government. n Fewer stories on government and more features on people. n A community calendar. n Coverage of the arts and culture. n Restaurant reviews. Growing a city while keeping n A police log. n News about Intel and the high-tech industry. n Stories about city neighborhoods. n Stories about rural Hillsboro. a hometown feel n A business column. illsboro is helping to grow Or- brighten the Library and window seat- n A real estate column. egon’s future — from micro- ing on the north side of the building will n A gardening column. processors to tulips, arts and GUESTCOMMENTARY provide a peaceful space for the public. n A library column. Hculture, vital industries, edu- by Jerry Willey The remodel is expected to finish in n A commuting column. cation, centers of commerce and green March 2014. n spaces. Hillsboro is a well-planned, af- boro plans to grow is AmberGlen, a One of the most exciting things on A paper that’s less conservative than The Orego- fordable, hometown with a strong, eco- 606-acre area between 185th and 206th Hillsboro’s horizon is the development of nian nomic base and one of the state’s most Avenues just off of Cornell Road. Our vi- Orenco Woods Nature Park. The city, in n A paper that’s less liberal than The Oregonian. diverse populations. As we look forward, sion is to expand the current business partnership with Metro and the Trust n Comics, Sudoku and a crossword puzzle. we see some very exciting projects tak- park into a vibrant, mixed-use area for Public Land, purchased the 42-acre Clearly there’s no shortage of ideas about what the ing seed. more like the Pearl District, with pedes- site in December 2011. If you’ve been downtown lately, you’ve trian-friendly shopping, dining and high- The next step for this natural resource Hillsboro Tribune should be (and shouldn’t be), and probably noticed some activity at Fourth density housing options near the re- jewel is a master planning process which that’s a good thing. It shows that people still care Avenue and Main Street. A new mixed- gion’s light rail system and close to em- will begin in the fall. deeply about community journalism. use development is growing at the cor- ployment. We will involve our community in the But, it’s also evident that the Hillsboro Tribune ner and the four-story building will have We hope to ultimately have between process and, of course, continue our cannot be all things to all people. This is, in effect, a about 10,000-square-feet of retail on the 5,000 and 7,000 housing units as well as 3 partnership with Metro. Our goal is to ground level and 71 market-rate apart- million square feet of office space and respect and preserve the natural tran- small-business start-up. Because even though we’re ments on the other three levels. Street 500,000 square feet of retail. quility of this land and provide Hillsboro part of a local newspaper group, we have to pay our trees, ornamental streetlights and pav- This development will have a definite residents and the region with recre- own way, and that will take a little time. ing treatments that match the existing urban feel but with a welcoming Hills- ational opportunities. We plan to grow this newspaper from its initial features along downtown Hillsboro’s boro hometown connection. We will continue to grow great recre- Main Street are planned, along with a As Hillsboro continues to grow, we re- ational activities for our community. schedule of twice monthly, and from its initial size of public courtyard with tables, benches main grounded in our values and contin- This month, construction of our new sta- 18 pages, into something larger and more frequent. and canopies, all accessible from Main ue to invest in our community. In No- dium will begin so it will be ready for the In the beginning, we’ll have some things on the list Street. This will be a perfect blend of old vember, we will start construction on the opening pitch of our new, yet to be above, but not all of them. We’ll experiment, stick and new. unfinished second floor of the Main Li- named, Single A short season baseball with what works and change what doesn’t. As our population increases, we need brary, adding 32,000 square feet for li- team. The city will own, operate and to plan for more great neighborhoods brary use. manage the stadium so it will be avail- The paper you pick up in three months will be dif- and, at the same time, nurture our The new space will add seating, pro- able for community use when the team ferent than the one you’re reading now. But, a few growth. South Hillsboro (SoHi), a 47-acre vide more meeting rooms for library and doesn’t have games, or more than 300 things will remain constant. town center planned along the TV High- community events and expand shelf days per year. The Hillsboro Tribune will embrace its role as a way, will be a complete, mixed-use com- space for more books. The library will The all-weather turf at the new stadi- public watchdog. It will help residents understand munity emphasizing schools, civic and remain open during construction and um will put it in high demand and will open spaces, parks, trails and public work is expected to be finished by May provide a year-round playing field, a how public policies affect them. At the same time, gathering areas. SoHi will have more 2013. plus in our wet climate. We anticipate it the paper will promote community events, celebrate than 11,000 homes of varying styles and Once work on the Main Library is fin- will be used by the school district, ex- civic and business achievements and highlight the price ranges, 520,000-square-feet of com- ished, we will begin a complete remodel panded adult soccer leagues, new league good news in our schools and neighborhoods. mercial-use areas and 275,000-square- of the Shute Park Branch Library. Al- sports and athletic tournaments when feet of public and civic space. We want to though that library will be closed for up not being used by the team. Our news team also will focus on stories that affect grow needed services and recreational to one year during the transformation, We are a vibrant community with a the entire community. This week, for example, re- opportunities for the future residences the collections and staff of the Shute hometown feel. We are growing great porter Jennifer Anderson looks at how changes at of SoHi as well as for the neighboring Park Branch will move into the expand- things in Hillsboro. Quatama Elementary School fit into a regional effort communities of Aloha and Reedville. ed space at the Main Library during that to boost students’ science and technology skills. Jim Another major project which Hills- time. Once complete, new lighting will Jerry Willey is mayor of Hillsboro. Redden, meanwhile, explores how Hillsboro’s business boom is affecting the state economy and Steve Write on! Law analyzes how a couple local legislative races could tip the balance of power in Salem. The Hillsboro Tribune wel- Our sports section, similarly, will have fewer re- comes letters to the editor and essays on topics of public in- caps of specific contests and more features. Our arts terest. coverage will be as comprehensive as space allows. But we also know that the most successful commu- Letters should be no more nity newspapers understand the importance of the than 300 words. Essays should seemingly small events that define a community: the be no more than 700 words. ribbon cuttings, Lions Club fundraisers, student Submissions must include awards and workplace promotions. As the Tribune your name, home address and grows we will make room in our newspaper for the phone number for verification type of articles that get clipped out and pasted on re- purposes. frigerator doors. Send them to letters@hills- So, we hope you view this inaugural issue as a borotribune.com or mail them start, not a finish. We’re committed to serving Hills- to P.O. Box 408, Forest Grove, boro for a long time. And, with your help, we can OR 97116. Submissions will be printed as space allows and produce a newspaper that may not fulfill everyone’s may be edited for brevity and wishes, but will help build a stronger community. clarity.

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Kabuki Rock on at Ricecece Shakespeare Summer Festivalall Hillsboro’s Bag&Baggage takes The Rice Northwest Museumm is bloody Titus to the street holding a summer bbashash — See A7 — Seee AA99 Hillsboro Tribune FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 • SERVING HILLSBORO • WWW.HILLSBOROTRIBUNE.COM • VOL. 01, NO. 01 • FREE TriMet works at Latino outreach Though two high- profi le incidents seem fueled by language, no pattern of problems

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With a TriMet investigation still underway, there are several unanswered questions about last week’s revelation — fi rst reported by the Tri- bune — that a bus driver on the No. 57 line was involved in a second incident involving a mother with crying children. PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP PHOTO: ALVARO FONTAN Did the mom, While lead is outlawed in automotive fuel and isn’t used in jet fuel, it is present in aviation fuel used in small prop planes, like those that wow crowds at the Oregon Air Show. as a passenger “We try to suggested, insti- gate the late- encourage night verbal Q Piston-engined planes emit lead when they take off and land greater sparring on under- June 7 that end- ed only when a Q How much hangs in the air above Hillsboro, no one knows for sure standing police offi cer ar- between rived? Why did the bus riders driver refuse and the offi cer’s re- HILLSBORO’S drivers.” quest to let the family back on — Jonathan the bus? Ostar, And was this, OPAL indeed, the Environmental same driver, LEAD BALLOON Justice Oregon Claudeen Hen- dren, who n 2011 alone, just over 214,000 added to jet fuel, small planes like the served a 10-day suspension after takeoffs and landings occurred at ones that take off and land at the Hills- a similar incident last Septem- the Hillsboro Airport. Most, if not boro Airport still use leaded fuel. ber? Iall, of the piston engine airplanes According to federal researchers The similarities between the consequently sent lead emissions rock- with the Environmental Protection two incidents are astounding — eting out into the atmosphere as they Agency, lead is added to the fuel for the burned up aviation gas. small planes because it See OUTREACH / Page 11 But it is unknown just boosts octane levels and STORY BY how much of the harmful prevents unsafe valve pollutant is sticking LAURA FRAZIER seat wear. around, because two stud- Though the lead might ies from the Oregon De- make it safer to fly the partment of Environmental Quality of- small planes, the lead emissions are a fer varying estimates of the impact of serious health risk, according to the lead-fueled planes on the Hillsboro ar- Mayo Clinic. Lead inhalation harms ea. brain development as well as the kid- Hillsboro Airport is owned by the neys and nervous system. Children are COURTESY PHOTO Port of Portland, and is used mostly for especially vulnerable to inhalation A study conducted in 2009 based on 2005 data from Hillsboro Airport suggested private general aviation, offering air harms brain development as well as the that lead could be in the air around the airport in excess of the safe “baseline” space to small personal planes or mod- kidneys and nervous system especially number. Lead above the baseline is shown in red on this map. COURTESY PHOTO els for flight training. While lead is Most bats seen fl ying around are See LEAD / Page 17 banned from automotive fuel and not healthy and virus-free, but roughly 1 percent of bats carry We’re glad the devastating neurological virus rabies. County museum eyes downtown Hillsboro Rabid City to offer free use tenant to fi ll unoccupied Community College’s Rock space overlooking the public Street. space in the downtown Hills- Creek campus. plaza along Main Street, just east The space was intended to bat bite of unfi nished space boro Civic Center. Now, it seems, both organiza- of First Avenue. house a branch of the city library, For even longer, the staff and tions are poised to help each Under the terms of a proposed but those plans were scuttled in civic center board members at the Washing- other. 15-year lease, the museum would when voters rejected a bond By CHRISTIAN GASTON ton County Museum have been The Hillsboro City Council on pay no monthly rent but would measure to fi nish the project. It reported Hillsboro Tribune wondering how to attract people Tuesday evening was set to con- be responsible for all improve- has been vacant since the civic to their exhibits, classes and oth- sider a proposal that would allow ments to the unfinished center opened in 2005. For several years, city offi - er activities held in their off-the- the museum to move into a sec- 12,400-square-foot space that “The city views this as a great Bat rabies rare, cials have been looking for a beaten-trail facility on Portland ond-floor corner of city-owned overlooks Civic Plaza on Main opportunity.” he said. but offi cials say pet owners should be careful By LAURA FRAZIER Hillsboro Tribune

Rabies may be rare in Washington County, but watch out for sick bats this summer. A recent encounter an Oren- co woman had with a rabid bat demonstrates the disease is alive and well in some wild creatures. Rabies can exist in many to be here! mammals, but its most common form in Oregon occurs in bats, the winged creatures often associated with dark caves and Tim Burton movies. Even so, most bats don’t have the disease — and recent run-ins with rabid bats by Washington County residents are consid- NEWS-TIMES PHOTO: JOHN SCHRAG Washington County Museum staff, supporters and board members checked out the vacant second-ﬂ oor space of the Hillsboro Civic Center in February. See RABIES / Page 17

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TO SUBSCRIBE CALL TO ADVERTISE CALL 503-620-9797 Harvey Berkey 503-357-3181 398582.090712 FG A8 NEWS The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, September 7, 2012 Edge: Intel key to local economy Funds: County ■ From page A1 waived local taxes Creating better jobs ■ property taxes. Intel’s story is well known. From page A1 A number of smaller projects But it has only been in the past in rural parts of the state were few years that Washington supports that if it is necessary. entitled to small Gain Share County’s role in the regional She chairs the Senate Interim payments that never arrived in economy has been discussed. Finance and Revenue Commit- previous years. For many years, the conven- tee, which has scheduled a hear- “They apparently didn’t com- tional wisdom was that the ing on the issue on Sept. 14 in plain, and I didn’t learn about Portland area was driving the Salem. the problem the problem until state’s economy. This was sup- Washington County called,” posed to be especially true af- Money hasn’t arrived says Jordan. ter the timber industry col- The Strategic Investment lapsed in the 1980s and Great Program was created in 1993 as Funds for projects Recession hit Oregon especial- Jill Eiland of Intel one of the state’s most impor- The bill creating the Gain ly hard outside the metropoli- NW says the tant economic development Share program enjoyed over- tan region in 2007 and 2008. microchip giant tool. Under the program, local whelming bipartisan legislative But in 2009, University of Or- is keenly aware governments agreed to exempt support. The final version of egon economist Tim Duy ofof its importance a portion of large capital invest- Senate Bill 954 passed the state fered a more refined analysis. to the Portland- ments from property taxes to Senate with 20 “yes” votes and In a Dec. 18 address to the area economy. attract new job-creating invest- only five “no” votes. It passed Westside Economic Alliance, TrIbuNE PhoTo: ments by businesses that sell the Oregon House with 47 “yes” Duy said that Portland was ChAsE ALLgood products outside the state. Proj- votes and only one “no” vote. having trouble generating fam- ect thresholds start at $100 mil- Since the Strategic Invest- ily-wage jobs. He noted that av- which calls for doubling ex- opment department, since Intel economy seriously. The com- lion in urban areas and $25 mil- ment Program was created, erage incomes in Multnomah ports over the next five years to opened its biggest facility in pany is deeply involved in pub- lion in rural areas. The property companies have invested more County were lower than Clack- revitalize economy. Hillsboro in the 1970s, Wash- lic policy initiatives and chari- tax exemptions last 15 years. than $48 billion in qualified proj- amas County and especially The ongoing strength of ington County has become table organizations. Among In 2007, the Legislature voted ects. In addition to the Hillsboro lower than Washington County. Washington County’s economy home to more than five dozen other things, Eiland serves as to pay 50 percent of the income projects, they include a paper “Are we ready to admit there was confirmed again when the semiconductor firms. Altogeth- vice president of the Oregon taxes generated by the new jobs product-manufacturing project is a problem?” Duy asked the state released its monthly em- er, semiconductor manufactur- State Board of Higher Educa- created by the investments to in Clatsop County and wind-en- audience of westside business ployment figures for July. The ing in Oregon has grown into tion, an indication of her and the local governments that ergy projects in Sherman and and elected leaders about de- county unemployment rate was an industry cluster of nearly 90 Intel’s belief that a well-educat- waived their property taxes. Union counties. pending on Portland to save the 7 percent, well below the na- related businesses with more ed and trained workforce is es- Gain Share intended to share According to the most recent- economy. tional rate of 8.3 percent and than 24,000 jobs that average sential to the state’s economic the benefits of the investments ly published figures, since the The notion that Washington Oregon’s rate of 8.7 percent. more than $101,000 a year, the future. and encourage more property Strategic Investment Program County is doing something right Washington County’s unem- state says. And Intel and the Intel Foun- tax waivers under the Strategic was created, companies have was repeated during the next ployment rate was also below dation together donated $7.2 Investment Program. used it to save more than $542 two years in a series of Econom- the 7.7 percent rate in Mult- Legislative agenda million to United Way of the Since the Gain Share pro- million in property taxes while ic Check-Up reports released by nomah Count and the 7.8 per- Knowing Hillsboro’s econom- Columbia-Willamette during gram was approved, the Intel still paying over $196 million to the Value of Jobs Coalition, cent rate in Clackamas County. ic role has made Willey and the Intel’s 2011 Community Giving Corp. and the Genentech phar- the local governments. which includes the Portland The figures also showed that rest of the City Council feel Campaign — about a third of all maceutical company have both Washington County officials Business Alliance, the Port of Washington County is adding they should play a larger role donations that year. made new investments in Hills- say much of the savings have oc- Portland and a number of state- jobs at a faster rate than Mult- in county, regional and state- Hillsboro’s influence should boro that qualify for the pro- curred in Hillsboro, and they wide business organizations. nomah County. Washington wide issues. For the first time, grow if its economic develop- gram. The first installment of never expected the Gain Share Beginning in late 2010, they County has added 3,700 jobs the council has adopted a legis- ment plans stay on track. Re- the income tax payments relat- program to ever offset more found that average wages in the since July 2011, compared to lative agenda for the 2013 Leg- cent accomplishment include ed to the projects are due in the than a small percentage of their Portland region had fallen below 4,200 in Multnomah County. islature that begins next Janu- winning approval from the fiscal year that began on July 1. uncollected property taxes. But average wages in comparable That’s only 500 fewer jobs in ary. The agenda includes lobby- state Land Conservation and County officials expected to re- they say sharing the benefits of metropolitan regions in the rest Washington County, despite the ing for changes in the state’s Development Commission for ceive about $12 million, which the new jobs is fair and encour- of the country. But each report fact that Multnomah County complicated property tax relief thousands of acres to be desig- they would share with other ages them to pursue even more noted significant achievements was home to around 208,000 system, which is preventing nated for development during governments that waived their projects. in Hillsboro, including increased more people in July 2011, ac- some other governments from the next 50 years. The board production at Intel and the open- cording to U.S. Census esti- collecting all of the funds ap- has also approved an expan- ing of the SolarWorld solar cell mates. proved by their voters. sion of the urban growth production plant. But Washington County and “We don’t have that problem boundary administered by Met- &AMILYOWNEDs&AMILYOPERATEDs&AMILYFOCUSED Then in February, the Brook- Hillsboro are also growing at a in Hillsboro, but other govern- ro, the regional government, Offering full service burial and cremation. ings Institution released a re- faster rate than Multnomah ments do and we feel a responsi- for both new industrial and port that highlighted the im- County and Portland — 2 per- bility to use whatever influence residential development. portance of exports to the recent compared to 1.7 percent, we have to help,” says Willey. Although both decisions are uyck anDeHey gional and state economy. It according to the census bu- The first-time legislative still subject to appeal, Willey is D &V said that such Hillsboro-based reau. That put Hillsboro’s popu- agenda calls for increased fed- hopeful they will be upheld. 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By ELLEN SPITALERI Pamplin Media Group Fast Facts sk Junki Yoshida The Japan Karate-Do what karate means Federation Ryobu-Kai to him, and he will North West headquarters, tell you it is the rea- A a new karate-training facil- son he is a success. ity, at 22267 N.W. Imbrie What’s more, karate it most Drive in Hillsboro, opened assuredly not about breaking on Sept. 4. It is located in a boards and pulverizing bricks; small shopping center, just if you want to do that, he says, off Northwest Evergreen go down to your basement and Parkway and south of the do that yourself. Hillsboro Stadium. Yoshida, the chairman and Karate classes at the be- chief executive officer of the ginning, intermediate and Yoshida Group, and perhaps advanced level are offered best known for his zany ap- six days a week. Classes proach to selling his line of will be taught by chief in- marinade and cooking sauces, structor Junki Yoshida; Hi- has just opened a new non- deharu Igaki, the official profit martial arts training head coach for the U.S. Na- center in Hillsboro. tional Karate Team, 2002 to The Japan Karate-Do Fed- 2009; and Dennis Wanless, eration Ryobu-Kai North West a chief instructor who has headquarters, located in a been practicing karate for small shopping center on more than 30 years. Northwest Imbrie Drive, just For more information, off Northwest Evergreen Park- visit jkfnw.com, or call 503- way, will offer karate classes 430-8306. for children and adults, and To read a biography, Yoshida will be the chief in- about Junki Yoshida, visit structor. jkfnw.com and click on He will be assisted by two About Sensei Yoshida. other instructors: Hideharu To learn more about the Igaki, the official head coach Yoshida Group, visit yoshi- for the U.S. National Karate dagroup.com. Team, 2002 to 2009; and Dennis Receive up to a Wanless, a chief instructor $ who has been practicing ka- TRIBUNE PHOTO/CHRISTOPHER ONSTOTT 50 Visa Prepaid Card rate for more than 30 years. Junki Yoshida, here with his wife Linda, wants a new Hillsboro karate with purchase of a qualifying Yoshida hopes the Hillsboro when facing a crisis, to find a studio to be a training center for local students. training center will become a way to resolve that issue,” Yo- Frigidaire Freezer “karate mecca,” drawing in shida says. students of all levels. The cen- “I am espe- ing the karate classes right days in the hospital. He and SEPT 9 - OCT 27, 2012 ter will offer separate classes cially interest- along with their children. his wife had no insurance, and See store for details. for students ages 5 to 7, 8 to 10 ed in young Above all, karate is not were shocked when the hospi- and 11 up to adult, he says. “What we people, be- about showing off, it is in- tal bill was only $250. When he The youth programs specifi- teach in cause what we stead, “a purely psychological, asked why it was so low, he cally will provide fitness karate, teach in kara- physical fitness program,” Yo- was told that the board mem- training, along with charac- te, public shida says. bers of the hospital raised 0993.090512 ter- and confidence-building public schools don’t “Everyone has a different money to help children from Serving Hillsboro & skills and goal setting. schools teach any way to enjoy karate: at a ma- families with no insurance. TV and appliance, inc. Washington County don’t teach more (as a ture age, students can take “At that moment, I became a Visit our website! www.hutchinsappliance.com since 1956! Discipline, goals, focus matter of poli- karate in a peaceful direction businessman; I said, ‘I am go- 512 SE Baseline • HILLSBORO • 503-648-2813 Yoshida moved from Japan any more cy): discipline, to refresh the mind; while for ing to pay back,’ ” Yoshida to the Seattle area in 1968, (as a goal setting younger people it teaches dis- says. with only $500 in his pocket. and focus.” cipline and presents a chal- Because of that decision, a After enduring a number of matter of Practicing lenge. Karate is very competi- percentage of the profits from hardships, he opened his own policy): karate teaches tive, but with integrity, re- his sauces is donated to chari- karate studio in Kent, Wash., students to spect and humbleness,” he table groups. He and his wife in 1971. He and his wife, Linda, discipline, have the disci- adds. also support a large number of began making a teriyaki- goal setting pline to push local charities, including the based cooking sauce to give to themselves to Giving back Kids on the Block program’s his students as Christmas and focus.” the limit, and Although it would be easy annual Yoshida’s Sand in the gifts in 1983, and the rest is — Junki Yoshida goal setting to characterize Yoshida as be- City fundraising event, and he not exactly history, but close trains them to ing an “overnight success,” in was a board member of Do- to it. keep moving reality he has endured finan- ernbecher Children’s Hospital By the end of 1988 Yoshida’s forward through the ranks, to cial struggles, nearly going Foundation for 18 years. Gourmet Sauce was being sold continuously reach for the bankrupt four times, he says. But he is most proud, he around the world, and over next step. Now he is a successful busi- says, of his ability to tell his the last 20 years the Yoshida And finally, he says if chil- ness man, heading up the Yo- story to others. Group has become a conglom- dren learn to concentrate, shida Group, and the founder “I am a motivational speak- erate of 17 diverse companies they observe everything going of the Japan Karate Federa- er here and in Japan, and with more than 300 employ- on around them. He has even tion Ryobu-Kai N.W., with ka- speak to people about my life ees. The organization gener- worked successfully with stu- rate studios in Oregon, Wash- and experiences. I tell them to ates more than $180 million in dents who have been diag- ington and Montana. He has never give up; never give up annual revenue. nosed with attention deficit also designed and taught a on your dream,” he says. The business is doing well disorder. karate-based police-training He wants to help people and expanding every year into “Many students have program in both Oregon and transfer what happened to new markets, using new tech- changed school academic lev- Washington him in his life to their own nology, so Yoshida has decid- els, because they learned to The key to success, he says lives; he wants to show them ed to change his personal fo- focus themselves in karate,” is giving back. how he set goals for himself, cus and go back to what he Yoshida says. “Success is not how much using skills he learned loves — focusing on teaching “Kids can be controlled, if money you have; you get tre- through karate. karate to young people. we teach them discipline, and mendous energy from the giv- Yoshida adds, “Now I want Why karate? as long as the parents don’t ing back spirit,” Yoshida says. to concentrate on young peo- “It taught me a lot of disci- give up; the parents have to He came to this realization ple; they are our future. I want pline; it taught me to make stay strong,” he adds, noting years ago when his first child, to teach kids who desire to be decisions under pressure and that often parents end up tak- Kristina, was ill and spent five successful.”

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Your Neighborhood Marketplace 288474.010108 503-620-SELL(7355) 0898.082912 397940.090612 A10 NEWS The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, September 7, 2012 arts& EntErtainmEnt Dems? GOP? Vote Gracie! Kabuki hat better time for she- nanigans and political Titus spoofery than a presi- Wdential election? While Barack Obama and Mitt Romney duke it out all over the nation for the white house main seat, come- score dian and candidate Gracie Allen of the 1950s radio and television vaude- ville duo, Burns and Allen, will jump into the race for available Story by the presidency on stage at Hills- Original score from July Cari boro Artists’ Repertoire The- performance released on HaCHmann atre. Allen’s candi- CD for pre-order dacy started as a radio gimmick in 1940 as Gracie announced her inten- By CHRISTIAN GASTON tion to run for president on the Sur- The Hillsboro Tribune prise Party ticket (the party’s mascot was a kangaroo and the slogan was Anyone moved by the score to “It’s in the bag”). But the joke gained Bag&Baggage’s July production, real momentum “Kabuki Titus,” has a chance to lis- when she and her ten to the music anytime they’d “Gracie is a husband, comedian like. candidate George Burns, spread The score is being issued on com- that the news at radio sta- pact disc and is available for pre-order tions across the coun- on the Bag&Baggage website for $15. everyone try and garnered Tylor Neist, a violist by trade and a can stand some 40,000 votes. graduate of the Manhatten School of From Will Rogers Music and Boston University, devel- behind. She to Stephen Colbert, oped a streamlined soundtrack that could take comedians running took cues from Japanese Kabuki and something for president is a his- COURTESY PHOTO Noh theater, while including twists for torical electoral gag Maille O’Brien packs the punchlines as Gracie Allen alongside Paul Roder as George Burns in HART’s latest production, ‘Gracie an audience in Hillsboro. and turn it that never gets old. for President,’ opening this weekend in Hillsboro. “Japanese music includes classes of around so Yet Gracie was the songs, such as “mountain songs.” In only candidate to tell Japan, when the audience hears one of it made Americans to be no sense.” Arts Center concert series those, they recognize it and they un- absolutely proud of our national While her and George were known derstand the shorthand meaning it debt, “It’s the biggest for poking fun at just about every- Tickets are on sale for the Wal- Soundstage Rhythm Orchestra; gives to the action on stage,” Neist no sense.” in the world,” she thing, when it comes to politics Gracie ters Cultural Arts Center’s 2012- Jazz Singer Kate Davis and local said in a press release about the proj- — Norma Hill boasted. gets serious. 2013 concert series, including two singer-songwriter Craig Coroth- ect. “I’m working to do the same A few years ago, When asked what she would do to nights of pianist George Winston. ers. things in a way that a Western audi- Forest Grove resident provide more relief for the American Winston will bring his breezy, Tickets range in price from $5 to ence will understand, while retaining Norma Hill found Gracie’s inaugural people? Build more rest stops. An- atmospheric sounds to Hillsboro $30 and are available online at elements of Japanese style.” address online and thought it would other Gracie solution to burning mat- Thursday, Sept. 20 and Friday, brownpapertickets.com or through Neist created idioms for each char- make for great theater. So, she wrote ters of the day: “Congressmen should Sept. 21. Advance tickets are $25, the arts center’s box office at 503- acter in the bloody Shakespeare play Gracie for President based off the be paid on commission. When the tickets are $30 day of the show. 615-3485. “Titus,” to accommodate the spare couple’s faux political campaign. Just country is doing well — they get ■ Other highlights of the season The Walters Cultural Arts Cen- adaptation of the play by Bag&Baggage prior to the 2008 election, her play de- paid.” include dance from Body Vox and ter is located just two blocks off artistic director Scott Palmer. buted at Sandy Actor’s Theatre and In her day, she even published a a performance of excerpts from the MAX Blue line in historic The play, one of Shakespeare’s was a smash hit — the highest gross- book, “How to Become President,” by Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” by downtown Hillsboro. For further bloodiest, took an austere turn on the ing play in Sandy’s history. Gracie Allen. A highly intelligent and Portland’s Opera to Go, Alasdair information, call 503-615-3485 or stage in the style of the highly-formal Now running with the slogan well-connected woman, one reporter Fraser & Natalie Haas; A Hallow- visit the website at ci.hillsboro.or. structure of traditional Japanese ka- “Down with Common Sense” and asked if she would recognize Russia, een Costume Dance Ball with us/wcac. buki theater. starring a new cast — Maille O’Brien to which Gracie replied, “I don’t “The music must acknowledge all packs the punchlines as Gracie Allen know... I meet so many people.” these aspects, and incorporate ele- and Paul Roder plays her straight “The whole play is like this,” said ing, janitorial — before she eased into ple. ments of Japanese music and tradi- man, George Burns — Hill’s “Gracie Hill, “One right after another — you’ll acting and eventually, directing and “Gracie for President” is Norma tion to complement the kabuki cul- for President” opens the season at be laughing until your sides hurt.” writing plays. Hill’s reminder to folks today about ture,” Neist said.” HART on Friday, Sept. 7 with copious Hill wrote mostly children’s plays the heritage of comedy and how hu- The music was performed by an en- comic relief. Rated “G” for Gracie until about 10 years ago when she mor in radio and television trans- semble of musicians. Neist composed After more or less saving Christ- Hill has been reading lots and lots of started writing plays for adults. Gra- formed American living rooms in the the music and played violin. He was mas for HART last year with a three- plays since she joined Hillsboro Art- cie is the first of her adult plays to be post-war era. joined by Hillary Schoap on viola, week turnaround performance, this ists’ Regional Theater as a volunteer performed. “It was just so nice to hear some- Dale Tolliver on cello, Elise Blatch- will be Roder’s first time acting as soon after the company opened over Hill sifted through hundreds of thing so illogical and funny to take ford on flute and Mitsuki Dazai on HART’s new co-artistic director. 20 years ago. Hill has been a county hours of Burns and Allen programs to your mind off all the problems of the Koto. Will Reno and Ian Kerr played Property Tax Collector for 33 years adapt their campaign models into a day,” she said. percussion. Gracie for President but would rather hunker down in the show. In the 1950s, the comedic team’s When curtains close, Hill hopes the The CD was mixed and mastered by Why is Gracie the best nominee for theater, reading and writing plays. show, The Gracie Allen and George audience will walk away feeling just Doug Jenkins, artistic director of the presidency? “Gracie is a candidate She started helping out in the chil- Burns Show, was one of the first to as good. Portland Cello Project. that everyone can stand behind,” said dren’s theater department at HART successfully transition from radio to At least until they turn on the tele- For more information, or to buy the Hill, “She could take something and where she got a taste of everything — TV and the first series to depict the vision to the long and furious Demo- CD, visit Bag&Baggage online at bag- turn it around so it made absolutely lighting, box office, sound, set build- home life of a working showbiz cou- crat and Republican battle. nbaggage.org. A sound for the seasons

■ George By CHRISTIAN GASTON and scream for organ like girls Wham!, Tears for Fears and REO Winston The Hillsboro Tribune screamed for The Beatles.” Speedwagon dominated the But it would be the acoustic pi- charts. brings his Growing up in eastern Mon- ano, not the organ, that would be Since then, Winston has con- huge catalog tana, George Winston didn’t lis- Winston’s true calling and it tinued to turn out quiet records of sounds to ten to music until he was 12. would be the seasons of his youth, that explore his varied musical “The whole entertainment was not the Doors, that would make interests and tour the world play- Hillsboro the seasons,” Winston said. him an international music sensa- ing his favorite songs. On Sept. 20 this month The power of the broad Mon- tion. and 21 Winston will play two tana sky captivated Winston, un- In 1980, Winston released “Au- nights at the Walters Cultural til he finally turned on the radio tumn,” a quiet rumination on the Arts Center in Hillsboro. and discovered the instrumental season’s warm days and cold Winston said he was happy to sounds of Vince Guaraldi and nights. return. PHOTO COURTESY JOE DEL TUFO Floyd Cramer. But it was 1982’s “December,” a “Hillsboro’s a great hall, a great Grammy-winner George Winston will play two nights in Hillsboro this month on Then one band’s sound came stirring and ethereal set of solo sounding hall. It’s great to back tour supporting his latest recording, a benefit for New Orleans. screaming out of his record player piano songs that draw images of there,” Winston said. and changed his life forever. dark nights and warm Yuletide The first record in the series, lands Benefit” was released this The Doors’ “Break on Through” glow, that hit. The record eventu- Helping New Orleans “Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions: year to raise money for the resto- shattered the quiet silence of his ally spent 99 weeks on the bill- Winston’s latest record is the A Hurricane Relief Benefit” was ration of the coastline following life. board charts in 1985 and went second in a series of three records released just after the one-year the calamity of the Deepwater Ho- “I heard that in 1967 and I said platinum. tackling the heritage of New Or- anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. rizon oil spill in 2010. ‘I’ve got to get an organ and play,’ It was a surprising commercial leans, sold as fundraisers for re- The second, “Gulf Coast Blues & “ Winston said. “I’d sit in my room success in a year when pop like lief efforts in the embattled city. Impressions 2: A Louisiana Wet- See WINSTON / Page A11

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Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, Main St. between First and Mineralogy Room at the Rice Rock Creek Tavern, 10000 NW At the Hillsboro Plein Air 503-615-6500. 1:15 to 2 p.m. Writer and scholar Walidah Third Avenues, Hillsboro, 503- NW Museum of Rocks and Min- Old Cornelius Pass Road, Hills- festival, artists descend upon Imarisha presents Beyond 844-6685. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. erals with hands-on displays boro, 503-645-3822. 6 p.m. four different locations — the Bars: Re-envisioning the Prison placing visitors between a rock Jackson Bottom Wetlands Pre- Sept. 15 System, a wide-ranging discus- and a hard place — literally. serve, Ardiri Winery and Vine- sion about America’s prison Sept. 23 Rice Northwest Museum of Sept. 11 through Nov. 13 yards, the Walters Cultural The Hillsboro Library cele- system and its impact on free Rocks and Minerals, 26385 NW Arts Center and several spots brates Hispanic Heritage society. Walters Cultural Arts Hillsboro’s Swiss and Native Groveland Dr., Hillsboro, 503- (tueSdAyS) downtown — to participate in a Month with a traditional An- Center, 527 E. Main St., Hills- American communities come 647-2418. 1-5 p.m. Wednesday- spontaneous outdoor “quick dean folk music concert by boro, 503-615-3485. 7 p.m. together for the fourth-annual Sunday. Share words of inspiration at draw” competition. Events Chayag. Helvetia Culture Fest, celebrat- the Walters Cultural Arts Cen- around the competition include Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 ing their cultures with music, The Hillsboro Farmers Mar- ter’s Open Poetry Night. Wal- a luncheon hosted by Gamblin Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, Sept. 19 dancing, food and entertain- ket and Kaiser Permanente ters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Artists Colors and an awards 503-615-6500. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. ment, including the Confeder- present Cocineritos-”Little Main St., Hillsboro, 503-615- ceremony at the Cultural Arts Fair Housing Council’s Diane ated Tribes of Grand Ronde Chefs,” a free children’s activi- 3485. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Center. Various locations. Hess talks about housing dis- and the Helvetia Alphorn Musi- ty. Kids ages 4-12 can make a Check-in starts at 9 a.m. Sept. Sept. 16 crimination. Washington Coun- cians. Pacific Crest Alpacas, fresh, delicious, healthy treat 14. Painting ends 2:30 p.m. Sept. ty Museum, 17677 NW Spring- 12995 NW Bishop Road, Hills- featuring farmers market pro- Sept. 12 15, followed by the reception. Swedish-speakers offer sto- ville Road, Portland, 503-645- boro, 503-647-5334. 1 to 4 p.m. Winston: Latest album started with the Doors ■ From page A10 and Dr. John, is often on Winston’s Songs change over time Morrison and company on its head. But the one song Winston has nev- mind. Winston said all of his songs have Winston stretched “Light my Fire” to er been able to put his mark on is the “I’ve been listening to New Orleans slowly morphed over the years as he nearly 10 minutes, taking the song one that inspired him to play in the Talking during a brief break be- pianists since 1979,” Winston said. and the music have aged. through seasonal phases as indebted first place: “Break on Through.” tween studio sessions, Winston said And the sound of New Orleans “They change, they kind of slowly to his childhood as “December.” “That’s the piece of music I’ve had the next in the series will likely tack- R&B bubbles to the surface of Win- change. I give them life or they give For Winston, it’s all part of the the longest relationship with,” Win- le Hurricane Isaac, which doused the ston’s playing, working as a counter- me life or all of the above,” Winston journey that music has charted for ston said. “It’s got vocals and some- city again, seven years after Katrina’s balance to the quiet “folk piano” that said. “But if something doesn’t him. times vocal pieces don’t translate to disastrous toll. dominates his series of seasonal re- change, it doesn’t live very long.” He says inspiration often strikes instrumentals, sometimes you just It’s in Winston’s nature to help. cords. In the same way that he twists his him as he practices songs. need the words and the singer.” Since 1986, he’s donated proceeds “There’s one side of the playing, own compositions into new form, “Usually I’m practicing songs that Winston said he’s been trying to from merchandise sold at his con- the folk piano, the season stuff and Winston also reworks songs other are already around and then eventu- get the song right since he started certs to local food banks and service the other side is the rhythm and artists have performed. ally I’ll veer off and make up some- playing and it’s never quite come to- organizations. He’ll do the same in blues stuff,” Winston said. On his latest record he tackles thing,” Winston said. “Or I’ll just get gether. Hillsboro. Live, he plays a mix of styles, run- work by Dr. John. And in 2002, he re- a thing like, ‘oh, remember this song “What is it now 45 years, I think. But New Orleans, a town that can ning through his back catalog and oc- leased a Doors tribute album, “Night that doctor john did on this record? And it’s fun to try,” Winston said. “If claim some of the country’s finest pi- casionally improvising new flourish- Divides the Day: The Music of the Let’s listen to this again and see what it doesn’t work out I’ve got 25 other ano players like Professor Longhair es to familiar material. Doors,” turning the music of Jim to do with it.’ “ Doors songs to play.” Of by John Steinbeckice MDirected by Scott Palmer Men

0969.090512 & A12 NEWS The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, September 7, 2012 Open-air painting returns Impressionist craft will test painters’ skills Sept. 14-15

By CHRISTIAN GASTON The Hillsboro Tribune

Hillsboro’s sixth-annual Plein Air Competition is just around the corner, poised to scatter painters across Hills- boro to paint the sights of the CONTRIBuTed ARTWORk city in situation. exploiting the vibrancy of oil pastels, Hillsboro artist Jane Aukshunas Painters can situate them- captures the changing colors and fluidity of local landscapes. selves in front of a variety of vistas: Jackson Bottom Wet- lands, Hillsboro’s Saturday Farmers Market and Ardiri Tour offers sneak Winery and Vineyards. French Impressionists like Monet and Renoir were enam- peak inside studios ored of the practice of painting “en plein air,” or, in English, in the open air. County museum By situating themselves in the countryside, among natural hosts preview of light, the sights would come alive around them and the mas- October studio tour ters could paint from life. The practice is alive and well By CARI HACHMANN in the annual Hillsboro event, For The Hillsboro Tribune which ups the ante for artists by CONTRIBuTed ARTWORk injecting a little friendly compe- Forty artists throughout Blending acrylic paint and wood tition into open-air painting. the area will open their pri- sculptures in mesmerizing Artists can compete in three vate art studios to the pub- depictions of indigenous Oregon categories: landscape, city lic next month for the third animals, you can almost reach scene and figurative quick draw. annual Washington County Cash prizes are up for grabs in Artists Open Studio Tour. into the colorful artwork of each category. The free two-day, self-guid- award-winning wildlife artist The competition takes place ed tour is on Oct. 20 and 21, Gerald Sticka. Sept. 14 and 15. but the Washington County Local artist Eric Jacobsen, a Museum is offering impatient County Museum, 17677 N.W. professional plain air painter, art fans a sneak peak this Springville Road. will judge the competitions. month. Jacobsen will also be holding The preview, which offers a plein air workshop at Sequoia museum goers a chance to Local artists Gallery and Studios in Hillsboro meet local artists and preview Sept. 8 and 9. For more informa- their artwork, runs from Sept. open studios tion, visit squoiagallerystudios. 8 to 29 at the Washington org. County Museum. The exhibit A number of local artists Painters aged 16 and older will kick off with an artist re- are participating in the can register in advance for the ception, held from 3 to 6 p.m. Washington County Muse- plein air competition for $40 by Sept. 8. um’s open studio tour this visiting hillsboroarts.org or Artists will present a variety October. calling 503-615-3485. Registra- of mediums from oil, acrylic, In Forest Grove, check tion the day of the event costs and watercolor paintings to ce- out local book artist and $45. CONTRIBuTed pHOTO ramic, encaustic, fiber & fabric, printmaker Patricia Grass, All participating artists are elizabeth Hodgson painted Jackson Bottom Wetlands preserve during the 2011 Hillsboro plein Air glass, jewelry, metal works, painter Helvi Smith, acryl- invited to leave their works to be Competition. The annual event offers painters a chance to practice their craft in the open air. photography and sculpture. ic and wood sculptor Ger- exhibited at the Walters Cultur- The Washington County ald Sticka and Gouache al Arts Center during the month Open Studios Tour is a project painter Cher Odum. of October. ors, Ardiri Winery & Vine- terials, RayMar Art, SunEden Hillsboro Parks & Recreation by the Washington County Art In Gaston, take a beauti- Hillsboro Plein Air is pre- yards, Jackson Bottom Wet- Artists’ Gear, Claeys Catering, Department. Alliance and was made possi- ful drive out to Northwest sented by the Hillsboro Arts lands Preserve, Lavender’s Primrose & Tumbleweeds, For a complete schedule of ble this year by a grant from Figured Woods, an 80-acre and Culture Council with the Green Historic Clothing, Guer- Beard’s Framing, Walters Cul- events and more information, the Oregon Cultural Trust and tree farm owned by artist support of: Gamblin Artists Col- rilla Painter, Dick Blick Art Ma- tural Arts Center and City of visit hillsboroarts.org. Cultural Coalition. couple Susan and Les Cur- Visit washcoart.org for artist ington. She paints in acryl- information and download a ic and he sculpts wood. studio tour map. You can also pick up a catalog of the event which includes artwork and a map of the participating stu- kitzhaber wants more preventive dios at the studios themselves. The Sneak Preview Exhibit & Sale is open Monday through Saturday, Sept. 8 to 29; 10 a.m. care in improved health care system to 4 p.m. at the Washington Donate Blood Today! Governor, Sen. Mark healthy.” ing different egon Health Plan, according to The governor spoke to a health care literature from the Oregon Join us for our Hass take questions moderate-sized but attentive branches Health Authority. audience who gathered for a such as Kitzhaber said he sees the 1-year at Town Hall Town Hall meeting hosted by physical, coordinated care approach anniversary state Sen. Mark Hass, D-Bea- mental and providing a model for the rest By SHANNON O. WeLLS verton. therapeutic. of the country while ultimate- 397918.090612 party! Pamplin Media Group Focused primarily on chang- With ini- ly saving dollars that could be Saturday, es to the state and federal tial federal channeled to other needs. September 8, 8pm, The main problem with the health care and insurance cov- “We have a funding of “I believe this can save liter- United State’s $2.8 trillion erage systems, the state lead- $620 million ally billions of dollars,” he Live Band - health care system, says Gov. ers also touched on issues system in and $1.9 bil- said. “The federal government “Ants in the Kitchen” John Kitzhaber, is that so little from tax reform to education lion during gave us $1.9 billion, and they which all the 13095 SW Canyon Rd. of it pertains to keeping people funding during the hour-long the next five stand to save a total of about Beaverton, OR healthy. exchange as they responded to incentives years, the $10 billion. That’s a pretty “A lot of money is being submitted questions. are based on state’s first good return on an investment. spent in the system that’s not Throughout the engage- coordinated In Oregon, I hope that can be being used for health,” the ment, Kitzhaber, a Democrat, acute care care organi- reinvested in things like edu- physician-turned-governor promoted Oregon’s fledgling with very zations cation.” told an audience Tuesday eve- Coordinated Care Organiza- little money rolled out The online health care fo- ning in the Beaverton High tion model, in which a network Aug. 1. Five rum ModernHealthcare.com School Auditorium. “We have of various health care provid- spent on more are be- recently named Kitzhaber No. a system in which all the in- ers join forces to focus on the prevention.” ing intro- 3 in its list of the 100 most incentives are based on acute individual needs of the 600,000 — Gov. John duced this fluential people in health care care with very little money patients in the Oregon Health kitzhaber month with for 2012, coming in behind Su- spent on prevention. Of that Plan. the goal of preme Court Chief Justice $2.8 trillion, most of it goes to The system aims to stream- 13 organiza- John Roberts and Aetna Chief take care of people getting line and eliminate fragmented tions serv- Executive Officer Mark Berto- sick. We need to invest those treatment approaches for pa- ing 33 counties and 500,000 lini but ahead of President dollars to help people be tients who require care involv- adults and children in the Or- Obama. Happy HOur 3 - 7pm McMenaMins $ Grand 5 Off LodGe Dinner TheaTer Main Street and 19th Avenue with a $25 purchase 0933.081512 3505 Pacific Avenue 503.430.7014 www.1910main.com coupon valid until 9/30/12 www.mcmenamins.com MOVIE LINE (503) 249-7474 ext.3 8/31 - 9/13 The Amazing spiderman PG13 $ 6:00pm (No Sat or Sun) 3

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PAmPLin mEdiA grouP PhoTo: JAimE VALdEZ Quatama Elementary School fourth grade teacher John Allen demonstrates the Promethean Board, an interactive chalk board, which helps him CITY OF HILLSBORO with teaching an introduction engineer class. Allen’s class is part of the STEm (science, technology, engineering and math) that will be taught this school year. Visit…www.ci.hillsboro.or.us Follow…us on Twitter @CityofHillsboro Join…our email list on our website STEM: Arts still part of program Call…503-681-6100 ■ From page A1 time teacher is dedicated as mentary. The Beaverton School says she sees STEM as a way to Don’t miss these great events & opportunies: the STEM teacher on special District has two schools joining close the all-consuming assignment, to help integrate in; Forest Grove and Parkrose achievement gap. ͻ PIX ON THE PLAZA - Fri, Sept 7 at 6 pm better instruction,” Steiner the curriculum, organize train- each have one; and Portland “I see it as an equity issue, to ͻ HillsboroParks&ZĞĐƌĞĂƟŽŶFallĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ says. “Some topics in science ings and develop tools to mea- Public Schools has two: Boise bring those opportunities to all and math require a most effec- sure progress. Eliot K-8 and the Jefferson kids,” she says, noting that ZĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶŶŽǁŽƉĞŶ͊ tive teaching strategy.” It’ll take a bit of fine-tuning; Middle College of Advanced Quatama students spoke a to- ͻ Plein AirŽƉĞŶairƉĂŝŶƟŶŐĞǀĞŶƚ- Teachers at the focus schools in a language arts classroom, Studies. tal of 16 different languages Sept 14-15

will get help with lesson-plan- Steiner imagines, students At Quatama, the students last year. 0994.090712 ning as well as fine-tuning their might read a book about a kid aren’t starting from scratch. Hill says she pursued the strategies from the experts at who is interested in windmills. The school was designed with STEM opportunity because the Intel STEM Center, through “We can start generating an arts-focused curriculum, so the school is already recog- IF IT’S ON PAPER, WE CAN PRINT IT! the experts at Portland State some curiosity,” he says. “We teachers already instruct with nized as a “green school” for University and the two dozen can get them to start learning that creative lens in mind. The its recycling efforts, and has a other partners including Ore- about wind, then designing arts will still remain. In fact, strong core of parents who are gon Health and Science Univer- windmills. Science and tech- it’ll be one more element of eager to get involved. sity, SolarWorld, OMSI and the nology is just a context.” their STEM curriculum: they’re “It’s really nice to be plan- Oregon Zoo. adopting the acronym STEAM. ning towards something,” Hill

PSU held trainings for teach- An ‘equity issue’ At a school like Quatama — says. “When you’re able to fo- Spring 2012 ers district-wide over the sum- Besides Quatama, Hills- with many low-income stu- cus on what we can do instead ardeningwith mer; other opportunities will boro’s three other new STEM dents but not enough to receive of what we can’t do because g ngelo be offered throughout the year. Focus schools are Farmington extra federal resources as a we keep getting things taken A At each STEM school, a half- View, Groner, and Tobias ele- Title 1 school — Principal Hill away — it’s a nice thing.” Patio-tastic! turn your patio intointo aa vacationvacation destination

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