Like us on Facebook FREE for timely updates Sign up to get The News online: Cedar Mill News cedarmillnews.com/ Volume 19, Issue 4 April 2021 signup Updated vaccination access for County leaves ped-bike safety on the Washington County table For the latest information on how general information call 211. People who want safer routes proposal to replace a single dwelling and where to get your COVID vacci- I need help with transportation to for bicycles and pedestrians look to where a single dwelling has previ- nation, visit the Washington County get my vaccinations. Washington County to, if not build ously existed is considered a Type I page here. See below if you don’t use For those members enrolled in them, at least encourage them. In application and entails a less-rigor- a computer or need other help in the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), some cases, a developer is required ous process and fewer requirements scheduling your vaccination. either with a Coordinated Care to build them when new houses go from the developer, including no Eligibility: visit the Oregon Organization (CCO) or as a Fee in. requirement to dedicate ROW to State site for the updated eligibility for Service (often known as “open In some cases, the county current county standards. In most chart. (opens as a PDF on state’s card”) member, transportation decides that public safety demands of the urban unincorporated area, website). Pages 2-3 provide details options include: Health Share of a capital project, paid for with our that means no space for sidewalks, on what counts as an underlying Oregon (Ride to Care): 503-416- taxes. Much of the expense of such bike lanes, or even a wider road condition and who is considered a with curbs, because until 1983 side- frontline worker. Multigenerational Earth Month Editorial walks were considered optional. households were just added to the With some effects of climate change already upon us, So if, at some future time, the April 5 eligibility roster. Sign up for county decides that these ameni- the OHA daily update newsletter to we challenge Washington County to view all their actions ties are a good idea, they have to get the latest. through the lens of climate. purchase the ROW from the owner. The chart says I am eligible for a If we don’t stop contributing to the problem, our efforts In addition, because the ROW vaccine. Where and when can I at achieving equity will be meaningless. The powerful will wasn’t required, there may not even get it? find ways to avoid the consequences, and the rest of us will be enough space to fit a wider road There is still less vaccine supply have to adapt to a planet that may not support the life we or sidewalks without encroaching than necessary to meet the needs of want for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren. on the house. We have the perfect example everyone who is eligible and wants Washington County should establish a Climate Chal- the vaccine. We ask for your con- of this with a new home just being tinued patience until we get more lenge Task Force to advise all county divisions on how completed at the corner of McDan- vaccine (coming soon!). to establish goals, make climate friendly decisions, and iel Road and 113th. We’re not blam- Oregon Convention Center: Sign implement sustainable practices. The Task Force needs to ing the developer! He explained to up here and you will be sent an include representatives from commerce, industry, develop- me that he would have had to put invitation when a vaccine is avail- ment, science, and community organizations. three houses on the lot if he had able to you. Names are selected at We understand that it will take time and effort, but been required to dedicate ROW. But since the county only required random from eligible pool. we must begin now. If you agree, send a message to your OHSU drive-thru clinics at Hill- standard setbacks from McDaniel sboro Stadium and PDX Airport Washington County Commissioner and to the Chair. and 111th, there’s likely not enough Red Economy Lot: Schedule online Virginia Bruce, Editor, Publisher land between the house and the via OHSU’s tool. New appointments roadway to even put a sidewalk on are released Mondays, Wednesdays 3955 or 855-321-4899; Trillium projects is the cost to purchase the McDaniel side. A sidewalk on and Thursdays at 9 am (subject to (MTM): 877-583-1552; OHP Fee Right of Way (ROW) from the the 111th side would take out most change). Watch a short video about for Service (Tri-County MedLink): adjacent landowners. of the front yard. the Hillsboro Stadium vaccination 866-336-2906 But in site and procedures. For individuals not enrolled some cases, in OHP who need transportation Land Use Local pharmacies vaccine schedul- assistance, there are other options: and Trans- ing: Ride Connection serves older portation Safeway and Albertsons adults and people with disabilities staff, with Costco in Clackamas, Multnomah, and the advice Walgreens (or 1-800-WAL- Washington coun- of County GREENS) ties (Mon-Fri). Counsel, has Walmart Call 503-226-0700. determined Bi-Mart TriMet LIFT is a that asking Rite Aid service for people for even a CVS who are unable to dedication of Fred Meyer When we finally get around to putting in a sidewalk here, use regular buses land adjacent taxpayers will have to buy the ROW if there's even enough. I need help to make an appoint- and trains due to a disability or dis- to roads for ment abling health condition. Individuals ROW would This location, not far from If you don’t use a computer, should be enrolled before schedul- be asking too much. here’s a phone number that has Bonny Slope Elementary and close ing. Call 503-962-8000; One Call is Washington County handles de- to a TriMet Line 50 bus stop, could been set up specifically to help you for Providence members only. Call velopment applications differently get scheduled: 833-907-3520. For surely use sidewalks. In 2013, the 866-733-8994. depending on several factors. A Continued on page 6 Page 2 Cedar Mill News April 2021 Cedar Mill Business Roundup Do you have news or events or know of something that you would like to see covered in the Cedar Mill News? Please write to Virginia Bruce at [email protected] Second Edition Resale Check out my website for details, or supply details, and read my history. and ink. adds indoor sales! find me on Facebook! paintwithjean.com A copy of the painting will be I’m looking forward to working included in the written instruc- Thursdays and Fridays, 9 am-2 pm, Elizabeth Higgins: Nature Journal- 1050 NW Saltzman Road (East end with you on your next trip, and if ing with Watercolor tions, and you can trace it if you of the library building). Depending you prefer, we can meet in person! Sunday, April 18, 1-3 pm, 1060 prefer. These instructions are pro- on weather Email sbhagwan@dreamvaca- NW Saltzman. 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No jewelry, china, glassware, electron- Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm, 1060 NW in Timberland Saltzman experience is necessary to join. ics and more. Wear your mask, use Our gradual taproom reopen- Celebrate spring with beauti- Nature journaling is the practice hand sanitizer, and get the indoor ing continues, and Great Notion ful new wall art, glass, ceramics, of drawing and writing in space to yourself for some shopping is all set to jewelry, cards, sculpture, and more! response to observations fun. Visit soon for this expanded welcome Stop in or check out our new online of nature. Experience the shopping opportunity! Proceeds dine-in video tour of the current exhibits! grounding nature and benefit Cedar Mill and Bethany guests once As COVID restrictions ease, our mindfulness aspects of Community Libraries. more! 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Managing Editor: Vicky Siah You will watch me with a Editors: Cami Villanueva, Vicky Siah, camera placed just above Jean Anderson: Painting Barns in Win an Oculus Quest Sue Wendel my brush while I walk you through Watercolor and Ink 2 from Sunset Credit Paper Distribution: Mark Lewis the technique, and I will verbally Tuesday, April 27, 10 am-12pm. Union Website production: Georgia Stanley repeat the steps as you practice, Maximum of seven students per April is the National Credit Publisher/Editor: Virginia Bruce allowing you to ask questions as we class, via Zoom. Union Association ‘Youth Month.’ 503-803-1813 go along. If you decide to take this Suitable for beginners through As part of a nationwide effort to [email protected] class, please contact me at 503-649- experienced levels. Drawing skills spread the word about the impor- Opinions expressed in this 9097 (Jean Anderson) so I can talk are not necessary. It is fun to use tance of money management, Sun- publication are not necessarily to you about supplies. I can tell you permanent thin markers with your set Credit Union is giving kids the those of its advertisers. regular watercolors! This class is for Printing courtesy of if what you have will work, and if chance to win. All youth accounts Pacific Office Automation. not, what to buy and where to find anyone who would like to learn how (up to 18 years old) opened in the Web hosting courtesy of it. For more information, visit my to make quick expressive watercolor months of April and May Spire Technlogies. website—you can see my work, find paintings of barns in watercolor Continued on page 10 Cedar Mill News April 2021 Page 3 CM News news

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Our goal is who edit all the Business and Com- is a great candidate. Send an email to raise $2100 now, and then we’ll munity News that comes in each and let us know you’re interested! month. They’re doing great, but at [email protected] CPO 1 News CPO 1 April meeting ing applied to the site…Given the on the 2021-22 Work Plan that Tuesday, April 13, 7-9 pm, via Zoom nature of the use, the alterations of determines which major projects After our community updates, the existing dwelling and carport the Land Use & Transportation staff Vice Chair Bruce Bartlett will constructed in the 1960s in a resi- will be addressing. provide information about many dential district, and the ample sup- Meetings are held on the third of the programs and services of the port of neighbors in the commu- Tuesday each month on Zoom and Oregon State University Extension nity, staff finds that the alteration are open to anyone. If you are al- Service, including Master Garden- of the nonconforming use will have ready on the CPO 1 email list, you’ll ers and Small Farms programs no greater adverse impact to the receive one notice per month about teaching about sustainable agricul- neighborhood, particularly since the CCI meeting in addition to the ture, food systems, food safety, and what is proposed is an enclosure of regular CPO 1 updates. Meetings gardening; 4-H Youth Development a currently existing open area.” are also recorded on the CCI Face- to develop thriving youth, indi- Catlin Gabel Middle School expan- book page, available to watch any viduals, and families; Forestry & sion time. Learn more and watch our Natural Resources programs creat- We described this application in past programs here. ing resilient and productive forestry the March issue. The hearing was and natural ecosystems. March CPO 1 Summary held on March 18 with a recom- Our County Commissioner Pam Vicky Siah, CPO 1 Secretary mendation from Land Use staff to Treece will join us to let us know The March 9 meeting began approve. The Hearings Officer’s about her priorities and projects. with a motion by Vice Chair Bruce written decision is expected by We’ll also get an update on the Fil- Bartlett to nominate Vicky Siah as April 15, 2021. bert sidewalk installation schedule the CPO 1 secretary. Melissa De and possibly other road projects in CCI news Lyser seconded this motion, and it the area. CPO leaders from around the passed with all members present Neighborhood Meetings county meet together as the Com- voting in favor. mittee for Community Involve- Brenda Schaffer from the We have received no notices of ment (CCI). The group hears from Washington County Sheriff’s Office development proposal neighbor- public officials and others about promoted the Sheriff’s Office Kids hood meeting for this month. issues of county-wide interest. At Safety Academy. In these sessions, Development applications the March 23 meeting, Washington the Sheriff’s Office covers key safety Vu property County Commissioner Jerry Wil- topics alongside team demonstra- An application that was previ- ley visited to discuss his efforts to tions. Students gain an understand- ously denied, to convert a garage to bring broadband internet to rural ing of law enforcement and public a living space and convert a carport areas of the county. We also learned safety. to a garage, near the intersection of about the county’s Last Mile effort Deputy David Rambin shared SW Washington and 95th, has been to help people get to transit; and the the Sheriff’s Office crime map. approved. The initial denial was Transit Development Plan working The majority of crimes in the area based on the carport never having to improve public transit across the fall under the umbrella term of been lawfully established. county. “criminal mischief” which covers Staff found that it is “most likely On April 20, Washington all activities from egging to graffiti. that the dwelling was constructed County Chair Kathryn Harrington Mailbox theft continues to be prior to a zoning designation be- will visit. We’ll also have an update Continued on page 8 Page 4 Cedar Mill News April 2021 Bonny Slope gets a song! by Cami Villanueva, CMN student really do come true. editor What’s Schaufenbuel’s advice for This month, we would like to the aspiring artist? Just “go for it!” invite the Cedar Mill Commu- Many harpists don’t start learning nity to give a round of applause to the art until later in life, including one of our local musicians, Cindy Schaufenbuel herself, who started Schaufenbuel. Schaufenbuel has practicing in her late twenties. “This recently published her original region is a great place for beginner harp score, Bonny Slope, in the Folk harpers of all ages,” says Schaufen- Harp Society’s Spring 2021 edition buel, “There are major harp makers of the Folk Harp Journal. Check out in Seattle and Corvallis, and at least this YouTube video of Schaufenbuel playing her composition! https://youtu.be/ nPtFYxGLLw4 “The main part of the melody just popped into my head one evening and stayed there until I decided to quit fixing dinner and write it down!” says Schaufenbuel. “’Bonny Slope’ is a couple of stores in Portland that the first melody I’ve ever written… sell new and used harps, and rent It was a bit of a surprise to have harps, so instruments are not hard a unique tune given to me. The to come by here.” If anybody wants melody has a lot of ups and downs, to learn how to play the harp, find which reminded me of the hills in one, and begin! Advertise in The News! my neighborhood, so the terrain it- Schaufenbuel has been adjusting cedarmillnews.com/advertising self was the inspiration for the title. well to the Cedar Mill commu- There’s a part in the middle where nity and Oregon living. She’s been the melody swoops up and drops teaching harp to students, making back down that lifts my heart every connections with other local harp time I play or hear it.” players, and meeting new people Schaufenbuel and her family right in her neighborhood while had moved from out-of-state to walking her dog. She’s even kind the Cedar Mill area in 2019. She enough to help the Cedar Mill says the area reminds her of heart’s News by organizing our Commu- home, “It feels very familiar to me. nity Calendar! Certainly feeling comfortable helps Schaufenbuel says, “Thank you free the creative juices!” for welcoming me and my family Since putting pen to paper in to the neighborhood! We can’t wait composing Bonny Slope, her goal for the pandemic to be behind us so had been to publish her piece in the we can go out and meet more of our Folk Harp Journal. It seems dreams new neighbors.”

Asian American neighbors gathered last month to raise awareness about the damage that hate can cause. Jenny Hu shared a story that ended, "Can you imagine every phone conversation between Asian kids and their parents recently? It used to be, “Hey how’s work? How was your vacation?” Now every conversation is “Promise you will be extremely vigilant when walking on the street. Actually how about not walking on the street." Cedar Mill News April 2021 Page 5 Road New STS Foundation is Comment on for transcribing it. It’s available here looking for volunteer the Draft 2020-21 as a PDF. Irish agreed to include hosts Road Maintenance this type of information in future The international student publications. Program exchange non-profit STS Founda- They emphasize that this com- tion is looking for volunteer host Deadline Friday, April 9, 5 pm ment form is not to request im- Theannual road maintenance families who are interested in host- mediate road maintenance needs, ing a high school foreign exchange program lists all the Mainte- or to suggest improvements. For nance Division activities they are student for the 2021-2022 school that, please visit the Request Road year! Would this opportunity be a proposing for the coming year that Service form here. preserve the public’s investment in good fit for you? Overlay projects in our area in- Hosts must be 25 years or older the county’s transportation infra- clude Joss Ave (Springville to Brug- structure. The goal is to provide the to apply, pass a background check, ger); 143rd Ave (Cornell to Thomp- provide three meals a day for the highest possible level of service with son; Bethany Blvd (West Union to the available funding. student, and reliable transportation Kaiser); and Science Park Dr to and from school. A host family (Murray to Cornell) would provide a bed Vegetation Control: Use for the student in the PDF search function to a safe and loving look up your road to see if home. Students mowing or chemical control come with their is proposed. own spending The Washington County money and insurance Board of Commissioners coverage. Hosts receive a $50.00 guides development of the tax deduction (charitable contribu- annual road maintenance tion) per month for each month the program through the Road student resides in your home. Maintenance Priority Matrix Please reach out to your local adopted in the Transporta- STS Foundation coordinator Sarah tion Plan. Roads in the major Clark via email at sarahmarie.stsf@ They are looking forpublic input roadway system get the most gmail.com with your questions to make sure they have correctly use and are the highest priority for or interest. Spread the word! Any identified the locations where main- maintenance funding. Local roads person who refers us to a new host tenance is needed. “Your feedback and neighborhood streets are a lower family will receive $25 once the helps us create the final project list. priority for maintenance funds. referred family hosts a student! We will submit the final Road Main- For current information on road tenance Program to the Washington work in the county, click here. County Board of Commissioners for Saltzman update action in June,” they say. The Washington County Board The draft report is not particu- of Commissioners is tentatively larly user-friendly, so we talked to scheduled to hear about proposals Melissa De Lyser, Brian Irish, and for the north end of Saltzman at Cindy Remy to clarify the kind of their May 11 Work Session. It’s un- responses they’re looking for and clear at this point if staff is going to how to read the report. Irish pro- present the alternatives considered vided a mini-glossary of the terms by the Project Advisory Committee. in the Road Fund Maintenance We’ll include more information in Overlay section, thanks to De Lyser the May issue. Cedar Hills Ready! “What’s cooking? Food storage & prep for a disaster” and supplies for sheltering in place. Wednesday, April 21, 7 pm, via Join your friends and neighbors at Zoom, free Cedar Hills Ready! and QuakeUp! Were you cold and hungry when for a fun and informative meeting. On March 17, local author/illustrator the ice storms shut down power in Everyone is welcome! Share and Evan Ahrendt rode along on the Oak February? How will you feed your invite all of your important people. Hills Book Bus to surprise students family when the power goes out for Register in advance and for more and share his newly published days or weeks? We are seeing an in- information, contact Karen at info. children's book, "Watson in Space." crease in emergencies that require [email protected]. Evan grew up and still lives in the sheltering in place. Are you ready If you missed last month’s meet- Cedar Hills area, and attended for the next one? ing on what to pack Sunset High School. Students were Maureen Quinn in your “go-bag,” excited to meet a real author/ Lores, an educator the recording is illustrator up close and personal and from Oregon State available here. Their ask him questions! They were all University exten- website also includes smiles when they were given a free sion service, will the resources ref- autographed copy of his children's teach us about how erenced during the book! Evan is working on his second to prepare food presentation. Watson children's book. Page 6 Cedar Mill News April 2021 Sidewalks, continued from page 1 standards have changed and now rather than an administrative county built a “widened shoulder” require additional ROW to accom- decision. In West Hollywood, the on the west side of 111th. Although modate sidewalks and bike lanes. city had a clear policy that all new the county and other road authori- In 2016 we wrote about multi-family housing developments ties claim that it’s safer than walking “Nollan-Dolan,” a pair of cases needed to have affordable units, or in the roadway, many people dis- that went to the Supreme Court pay into a fund. A developer of an agree. In addition, if a bicycle and a and set the tone for the county’s 11-unit condo building took his case pedestrian were both trying to travel stance. The article was in reference to the California Supreme Court, there, someone would have to be in to the Shell station on Cornell, and which upheld the city’s position. the road. A real sidewalk with a curb why the county allowed it to trump The US Supreme Court declined to would be much safer. take the case, thus upholding the Read The News online: Proportionality and nexus are California decision. key concepts in the US Consti- We feel that Washington cedarmillnews.com tution Fifth Amendment issue County should enact an Ordi- around “takings.” Nexus refers to nance requiring that ROW to actual physical proximity of the current county standards be subject property to the proposed dedicated to the county on any request. Proportionality asks property being redeveloped to whether the jurisdiction’s request ensure that adequate setback is too much to ask considering space would be left, so that if the impact on the public. and when it becomes feasible From the county’s 2016 Long to build bike-ped facilities, it Range Planning Issue Paper would be physically possible on Solutions for Addressing and it would spare the taxpayers Walkway Gaps in the Urban the expense of buying the land. Unincorporated Area: “Current In the meantime, the property Planning staff has developed an could continue to be used by the administrative interpretation to owner. Fences, bushes, yards exempt sidewalk requirements could be kept as is until the side- for single family detached homes walk or bike lane could be built. on lots of record. This is based Some are advocating for on the premise that the home further solutions to sidewalk to be constructed on the lot of gaps, but we think this is a record would not generate trips necessary first step. The Code over and above what was already With no sidewalks, neighbors are in danger & Ordinance Subcommittee permitted on the site, and walking to school and the bus stop. The of the Committee for Com- therefore public improvements county missed the opportunity to require munity Involvement (CCI) has would not be proportional to the ROW dedication. been looking at this issue for development.” Whether or not the Town Center plan and normal some time. A new CCI subcom- additional trips are generated, the sidewalk requirements. mittee on Sidewalks and ROW is Issue Paper fails to acknowledge However other jurisdictions have being considered. Comments are that in the years since the house since won “takings” cases because welcome, please send us an email to was originally approved, county there was a clear law on the books [email protected] Why get vaccinated? Here’s what our neighbors say The head of the CDC challenged tions, I got the vaccine because I medical issues. us all to do our part to make sure hate the thought of unintentionally Our first great grandchild was we conquer COVID by getting folks passing it to others! born in December. Being vaccinat- vaccinated. I've include updated I’m getting vaccinated because ed gets us that much closer to being vaccination information on page I want to safely visit my parents able to visit him. 1, but I'd also like to share some (they’re already vaccinated). And reasons to do it. Sometimes we're slowly start my regular life back up Beaverton Symphony motivated by knowing what our again—seeing friends, having friends Orchestra Spring neighbors care about! in our house, traveling, working in Strings Concert For my own health, of course, but my office a few days a week. Friday, April 9, 7 pm pre-concert that’s a small part. I wish we would all To be able to care for my kids talk, 7:30 pm concert, $5 donation, get vaccinated so that the virus will and husband in case they get sick. via YouTube live. no longer have the ability to mutate I work in basic medical research BSO is excited to welcome spring and cause new outbreaks. We’re (not clinical). I was one of the first with another virtual performance safer if we act together. It saddens me to get the vaccine along with all the of the Beaverton Symphony Strings to think that maybe 10-20% of the rest of us at the hospital. We did it streaming live to your homes! The population won’t do this. They will be because we know the vaccines work program features the music of responsible for future outbreaks. and we wanted to help to distribute Mozart, Elgar, Barber, and Britten, I got vaccinated because I work the vaccine to others. Many of us but you won’t want to miss out on in an elementary school. It’s going are helping staff the vaccine clinics BSO music director Travis Hatton’s to be so great to have our students at the centers. As soon as we can pre-concert talk! back in person next week!! get the vaccinations done then we For concert details and to As a young healthy person who’s can go back to help work on finding purchase tickets, visit the Beaverton not likely to have serious complica- treatments for other diseases and Symphony website. Cedar Mill News April 2021 Page 7 Development News Target application is approved, turn lane can stay for now Washington County has ap- is that it would largely address the proved the application to allow current interim access to Cornell. Target to move into the former (per Current Planning) Bales grocery location. There was The only significant additional considerable anxiety over a pos- requirements in the approval are sible Land Use and Transportation that street trees need to be planted (LUT) requirement to close the left at the south margin of the property turn lane from Cornell into the lot, east of the Cornell entrance, and but in a decision sent out on March the sidewalk between the Cornell 25, LUT has decided it can remain entrance and the east property line “on a temporary basis until such (next to Grand Central Bakery) time as alternative access meet- must be widened to 12 feet. ing the access spacing standards We’ll provide information about becomes available—providing that Target’s timeline for the new store [they] continue to operate safely.” when the information is available. As we showed in the March No further updates on issue, closing the Cornell turn lane Milltowner or Timberland would seriously limit access to the (Kirkland) development site, for Target or any other com- tenants mercial use of the property. Several leases are in the negotia- We asked for some clarifica- tion stage for tenants for the new tion about this, and received these Milltowner Center at the northeast answers from LUT: corner of Cornell and Saltzman, but What would cause the County nothing that can be shared publicly. Engineer to determine that the We can’t get any information from “interim access” is not operating the leasing folks at the Kirkland safely? center at the corner of 118th and “Accidents would be a key way to Barnes. We’ll keep trying! We know ascertain the safety of an intersec- how curious everyone is and the tion or turn lane,” said Stephen minute we have new information, Shane, Principal Planner, LUT Cur- we’ll share it! Like our Facebook rent Planning. “Anecdotal evidence, page for timely updates. including any submitted testimony to a development request, would Former Shari’s building also be another.” demolished, Chase Bank Also, “construct an access that will will build meet the access spacing standards Over the past few weeks, we’ve when alternative access becomes been watching as the old Shari’s available” would mean what? restaurant location on Cornell, “Cornell Road is an arterial and near Trail, was torn down to make has access spacing requirements way for a new bank. Comments accordingly - meaning new access on several social media sites range locations are limited,” Shane said. from sadness and nostalgia over the Is the County requiring removal of loss of Shari’s, to surprise that we the outlying commercial build- need another bank. The new Chase ings (frame shop, etc.) from the replaces a branch that used to be property to accommodate a new in the Walker Road Fred Meyer road at this time? No (per Current Planning) Which issues will a new access ad- dress? It would address closure of the interim Cor- Shari's demolition. Photo by Ritchy Montano nell Road ac- cesses and could address other site store. We don’t have a timeline for access issues involving Dogwood, the construction, or how it might if any, or to Saltzman, if any. Key affect traffic in the shopping center parking area. Page 8 Cedar Mill News April 2021 May 18 election information CPO News, continued from page 3 ient and will not be damaged by an issue. If residents see a thief seismic activity. The water diverted If you are registered to vote in page of their website. actively prying a mailbox open, from the Willamette can be used to Oregon, you’ll receive a ballot in Community members can sub- they should alert authorities using fight post-earthquake fires. TVWD your mail around the end of April, mit questions in advance via this the 911 emergency line; if residents is concurrently focusing on creating followed by the Voters Pamphlet form. A moderator will pose the see evidence that the mailbox has pipelines, water tanks, and state-of- a few days later. April 27 is the questions to the candidates during been pried open, they can call the the-art water lines. last day to register or update your the forum. Candidates will have non-emergency number, 503-629- TVWD recognizes that federal registration. two minutes to respond. 0111, to report a crime. It helps the assistance will not arrive quickly We don’t know of any bal- Beaverton Virtual Voters’ Sheriffs to identify patterns, do not after seismic activity, and critical lot measures that will be on our Forum hesitate to report! infrastructure for transportation ballots. Candidates for positions Thursday, April 29, 6:30 pm, Kara Yunck from the Beaverton will likely be damaged. Oregon’s on the boards of a number of local broadcast live (see School District gave the latest dis- systems rely on each other to stay in agencies’ will be on below) trict updates. Four board member operation, requiring electrical, fuel, the ballot, includ- Beaverton Com- positions will be open in the next and oil systems for water supply. ing the Beaverton mittee for Community election cycle (districts 1, 2, 4, and Factoring disruptions into con- School District (BSD), Involvement (BCCI) 5, not our area). BSD has decided to sideration, Oregon has created the the Tualatin Hills will present a forum name the new middle school “Tum- Oregon Resiliency Plan to define Park and Recreation for both the Beaverton water Middle School,” which is the Oregon’s emergency response. District (THPRD), City Council election Chinook Wawa word for waterfall, “Disaster preparedness starts lo- Tualatin Valley Fire & to fill the position paying homage to nearby Cedar cally,” Whitham states, and TVWD Rescue (TVF&R), and vacated by Lacy Beaty Mill Falls and the Native American has identified areas of key impor- Tualatin Valley Water who is now Mayor, and history of the location. tance. Healthcare and fire safety District (TVWD). for the open positions on the Tualatin The majority of the CPO 1 meet- services will get priority for water Complete listings are on the Wash- Hills Park and Recreation District ing focused on water in emergen- sources, and following this initial ington County website here. (THPRD) Board. Only City of Bea- cies. Robert Whitham, Emergency response, TVWD will assess dam- Beaverton School District verton residents will see the Council Program Coordinator for Tualatin age and assist with repairs. candidate forum positions, but the THPRD election is Valley Water District (TVWD) FEMA and OEM recommend a Questions due, April 26, 5 pm for anyone within the District. outlined TVWD’s strategic water minimum of one gallon per day per The BSD Communications & The event will be broadcast live planning. TVWD serves around person in each household, recom- Community Involvement Depart- on TVCTV’s YouTube feeds (English 217,000 people, including all of mending a two-week supply. Pets ment will host a Candidate Forum and Spanish). The video recording CPO 1 not served by Beaverton. must be accounted for in this water that will be recorded on April 28, will be posted here after the event. 72% of TVWD water is piped under budgeting. and posted the next day on this Submit questions here by April 26. the Willamette River from Bull This segued into Bill Hall’s Run, 28% is from the Joint Water discussion—as part of Cedar Volunteers vaccinate a village Commission dam at Scoggins Res- Hills Ready, Hall discusssed water by Deborah Reisman All but one planned on being ervoir, and the remaining percent- hygiene. In the event of significant Here in Oregon, getting vaccina- vaccinated. Forty-two members age (under 1%) comes from aquifer seismic activity, Oregonians may be tions into the arms of everyone who needed help with scheduling so a sources. TVWD plans to introduce without water and sewer infrastruc- wants them has been a herculean crew of seven volunteer schedulers the Willamette River as a new water ture for up to a year. Contamina- task. And the practical challenges: swapped tips to track down all 42 supply by 2026. By the time of its tion of the water supply is probable; waiting for drug shipments, special appointments. Within a few weeks completion, the Willamette River yet, storage is a challenge for the storage and handling issues, and seven volunteer drivers ferried Water Supply will be highly resil- average household. A family of four finding sites that can accommodate 27 members who needed rides would require 20 cases of plastic enough staff plus patients while to vaccination sites in Hillsboro, port worker” she was able to get her bottles, or 12 jugs, for two weeks. maintaining social distancing, Nike, the Portland Airport, and the vaccination at the same time. For a safer three-month estimate, has been taking almost superhu- Oregon Convention center. And Leslie, a retired nurse and Viva a four-person household would man effort. It hasn’t been quite a they’re ready for the round trips for Village volunteer, relished the chal- require 100 cases of bottles, or 72 nightmare but it’s certainly entailed the second vaccinations. lenge of working the online system, jugs. Storing this volume of water is creative thinking and full-scale Within Viva Village the re- comparing it to the “good old days” infeasible, and the only alternative logistics. And as each hurdle has sponse was jubilant on all sides. when hot concert tickets required to water storage is water treatment. been vaulted, the sign-up patience and speedy dialing Rain, ponds, lakes, streams, and system for the shots was, shall fingers. She loved the rush rivers are all around us, but water we say, challenging for most she got, cheering, “Yes, we must be treated before use. Hall and virtually impossible for got people scheduled!” breaks treatment into three pos- others, especially for some For Mira, an 84-year old sibilities: chemical, filter, and boil. seniors who have limited member and retired pulmo- Chemical treatments are conducted access—or patience—with nologist from Russia who using non-scented household bleach computers, as well as others doesn’t drive, the experience to kill bacteria present in water. who don’t drive. was “amazing” and she mar- Boiling water requires electricity or Viva Village, in an effort veled at “the way the Village other methods of heating. Filtration led by volunteer Karen Mc- For Nan, a volunteer driver, it was makes sure we’re getting is largely mechanical and requires Clune, mobilized immediately and “an easy way to make a difference help. Such beautiful, kind people!” treatment kits for optimal water tackled that challenge with stun- for those seniors who gave up cars Does it really take a village to safety. Cedar Hills Ready is offering ning success. And what did that or couldn’t drive,” and she knows support a community? Viva Vil- instruction on how to build your success look like by the numbers? that when she’s 65 and can join as lage proved that it does! For more own filtration system using two Ten volunteers quickly phoned the a member, there will be plenty of information about this non-profit large food-grade buckets. Hall’s full 98 members who were 65+ years support for her. And the cherry on organization, visit them at vivavil- presentation video (including a filter old. Ninety-two of them responded. top? As a “non-emergency trans- lage.org. system visual) can be found here. Cedar Mill News April 2021 Page 9 Garden News Washington County OSU and Master gardeners guidance on choosing the Water Services. The presentation April Earth Month Gardener classes for right varieties. Following a breather provides EDRR species identifica- Events April for questions, Craig will shift from tion information and instructions Please join Washington County “what to grow” to “how to grow Oregon State University offers on how to properly report them. Solid Waste and Recycling every them successfully,” with a sec- free webinars for those who are Check out our events page in Tuesday in April for a series of tion loaded with tips—this covers interested in gardening! Classes are early to mid-April to register and hour-long webinars on differ- information such as seed planting, free to attend and virtual. Please view the presentation. The work- ent topics. We’ll offer sessions in culture and trouble-shooting, seed visit the OSU website, browse shop recording will be available English and Spanish. Register at saving, and a few favorite recipes. Events, and click “register” to re- until the end of the year. the Washington County website! ceive the webinar link. Recordings Drip Irrigation—In the The Tualatin Watershed Invasives A great resource for you to involve of previous webinars can be found Garden Series Species Team (TWIST), previously your whole family in Earth Month! under the “Webinars (recorded)” Saturday, April 24, 10-11 am, free Tualatin Watershed Weed Watchers, Recycling 101 is a partnership among residents, tab in the navigation bar. Join the Washington County Tuesday, April 6, 12-1 pm (English), Other information on gardening Master Gardener Association’s ‘In volunteers, non-profits, and govern- 5-6 pm (English), 6-7 pm (Spanish). can be found at the Metro Master the Garden’ Series as Jenn Peters, ment agencies. Volunteers and staff Register online. Gardeners Facebook page. Leave a the Chair of PCC Rock Creek’s look for and report Early Detection Get back to basics with our like and follow for gardening tips! Landscape Technology Depart- and Rapid Response (EDRR) species recycling refresh webinar. We’ll in the Tualatin River watershed. Berries for the Gardener ment, presents “Drip Irrigation.” cover what should and shouldn’t go Thinking about drip irrigation but in your garbage and recycling bins, Tuesday, April 6, 7-8 pm, free not sure where to start? In this ses- and answer your questions about Bernadine Strik, PhD, OSU sion, we will cover the types of micro- specific items. Extension Berry Crops Special- irrigation systems and where to use ist, presents “Berries for the Home Beyond the Bin them. We will also discuss steps for Gardener.” Dr. Strik’s presentation a new installation and the process of Tuesday, April 13, 12-1 pm (English), will focus on blueberries and rasp- 5-6 pm (English), 6-7 pm (Spanish). converting from an existing overhead berries for gardeners. She will also Register online. system. Resources for information share tips on growing, pruning, and Recycling is great, but there are and supplies will be provided. mulching berry plants after discuss- many other actions you can take ing common pests of these plants. Spring 2021 Weed to conserve resources, save money Watchers Workshop and even learn new skills! Join us in Epic Tomatoes From Your thinking higher up the waste hier- Garden Want to learn more about inva- archy and learn about local options Tuesday, April 13, 7-8 pm, free sive species threatening our rivers for repair, donation and more. Gardener, author, and tomato and streams? Need some help iden- Can you identify this invasive plant? breeder Craig LeHoullier pres- tifying that strange plant that keeps Eat Smart, Waste Less Find out by watching our online ents this sumptuous, informative, sprouting in your garden? Join the Challenge TWIST Weed Watcher Workshop! picture-filled talk that takes the Tualatin Soil & Water Conserva- Tuesday, April 20, 12-1 pm, audience through the tomato firma- tion District (Tualatin SWCD) this (English), 5-6 p.m. (English). With your help we can locate known Register online. ment from seed to harvest. The first spring at our 2021 Online Weed priority invasive weeds and respond Did you know that wasted food half of the workshop uses a bit of Watcher Workshop! to new EDRR species before they costs the average family of four history, real time pictures, experi- Our online workshop is pre- endanger our natural areas, stream- about $1500 per year? Learn more ences, and a discussion of color sented by invasive plant experts sides, and gardens! about the economic, environmental and flavor characteristics to give from Tualatin SWCD and Clean and social impacts of food waste Do you want to be a seed saver? and how you can make a difference by participating in our free Eat by Margie Lachman of germination, place seeds on the seed it will produce plants like one Smart, Waste Less Challenge. Do you have seeds left over from towel in rows of 10 and count the or the other parent plant. In other last year? I sure do! Some seeds sprouts. If six seeds germinate you words you get inconsistent results. Green Cleaners and need to be fresh—onion, parsnip, have 60% that are viable. Heirloom plants, also called Healthy Homes and parsley, for example, need to Annual flower seeds can be “open pollinated,” are vegetables Tuesday, April 27, 12-1 pm (English), be fresh for good germination. The tested this way also but some whose seeds have been saved 5-6 pm (English), 6-7 pm (Spanish). website gardeningchannel.com has perennials have specific needs like and passed down for generations Register online. a seed life chart that lists other veg- chilling for a few weeks or plac- because of traits like good flavor. Keeping our homes clean, safe etables and their life expectancy. ing the planted seeds in darkness. Many of them come from countries and healthy is a top priority for Here is an easy method to Pay attention to directions on seed around the world and have been many of us right now. A representa- check the viability of seeds. A few packets when planting them. grown for 50 years or more! tive from Metro’s Healthy Homes weeks before you want to plant in For more information on this A good example is Stupice program will join us to share tips the garden, take a shallow clean and many other gardening topics, tomato from Czechoslovakia, which on choosing safer products as well container with a transparent lid (or try extension.oregonstate.edu to produces 3-4 ounce fruits that are as simple recipes for making non- one that fits into a plastic bag) and learn more about storing seed, flavorful, abundant, and very early, toxic cleaners at home. line it with a damp paper towel. when to start seed indoors, when to the first regular tomato along with Sprinkle some seeds that you wish plant vegetables, etc. There is even a cherry tomatoes. This plant toler- to test onto it. Place the container in place to ask an expert a question. ates cooler weather, an advantage a warm place like the top of the re- You can save seed from heirloom in northern climates. I have grown Sign up to get frigerator. Check the seeds in about vegetables that will look and taste it and liked it. You can usually find The News in your inbox: a week. If the seeds are viable you like the original plants. But be care- the plants at our local nurseries. cedarmillnews.com/ should see sprouts. If you want to ful, hybrids may produce sterile seed Saving seed from heirloom veg- signup know more precisely the percentage or none at all. If they do yield viable etables is preserving history. Page 10 Cedar Mill News April 2021 Business News, continued from page 2 it was time to purchase roasting will automatically be entered into equipment and open the Elliott & a drawing to win an Oculus Quest Murrey Coffee Roastery and Cafe. 2, a $50 Best Buy Gift card, or a $25 Located near the corner of Corne- Amazon gift card. Plus, any youth lius Pass Road and Aloclek Drive in that refers another youth to join will Hillsboro, the cafe allows visitors also be entered into this drawing. to buy coffee for brewing at home To learn more and to join Sunset while grabbing a high quality cup Credit Union, stop by their office to enjoy. View the roasting facility located at 1100 NW Murray Blvd, and browse a small selection of visit their website, or give them a branded gifts and product collabo- call at 503-643-1335. Sunset Science rations, including handmade soap Park Federal Credit Union is open to and skincare infused with Elliott & anyone who lives, works, or attends Murrey coffees. school in Washington County. Elliott & Murrey’s mission is to Support the local businesses that support Elliott & Murrey roast coffee in small batches, bring- the News. They make it possible. Tell them Coffee Roasters opens ing passion and quality to your their new Hillsboro coffee ritual. Their single origin cof- you saw it in The Cedar Mill News! fees and blends create memorable roastery and cafe experiences with each and every In 2019, this women-owned cup. Elliott & Murrey Roasters business first works with local communi- operated ties to provide support for from home all families and businesses, as a hobby, including the LGBTQ+, BI- roasting their POC, and Women-Owned. coffee beans In addition to shopping in in local shops the roastery and cafe, Elliott around the & Murrey Roasters also of- Portland fers curbside pick up, online area. They ordering, mobile ordering had a booth on joe.coffee and Postmates, at the Cedar a monthly coffee club sub- Mill Farm- scription, and roaster rental ers Market, to local coffee roasters. where they Find the new café at 2038 developed NE Aloclek Drive, Ste 219, the Cedar Hillsboro, and visit them at Mill Blend, with a flavor profile the Market when it opens in May. of chocolate, vanilla, sugarcane, and hints of dried fruit. This is a Rediscovering the good coffee to enjoy in any brewing Love of Travel method—and especially with cold Now that Oregon has moved brew. Elliott says, “Our Cedar Mill into the moderate risk category blend is dedicated to the Cedar Mill for the coronavirus, people are community because me and my eager to start traveling—includ- family have been living here since ing those living at Touchmark in we moved from California almost the West Hills. With most of our six years ago. Last year we partici- residents vaccinated, the retirement pated in the Cedar Mill Farmers community is again taking to the Market and had wonderful success! open road through its ExplOregon We carry our Cedar Mill Coffee travel program. Touchmark Lead in Market of Choice off of Barnes Driver Margaret Usher draws on Road currently and plan to be back her 10-plus years of experience in to the Cedar Mill Farmers Market the travel and tourism industry again this year with a coffee cart to lead these trips. She is an active to serve drip coffee and espresso member of both the National Tour drinks.” Association and Oregon Tour & When their coffees began to be Travel Alliance; in addition, Usher carried in local grocery stores like New Seasons and Market of Choice, owner Keri Elliott decided Cedar Mill News April 2021 Page 11 has worked with top-rated tourism, we will be bringing a variety of lo- and undermine your connections, SHS Climate Change Club hotelier, and restaurant groups. cal vendors to the market—new and respect, and trust. Recycling Drive! April’s excursion takes par- returning vendors alike! The good news is that boundary Saturday, April 24, 10 am-2 pm, ticipants on a three-day trip to the Want to be “in the know” on setting is a 100% learnable skill that Sunset High School, 13840 NW Oregon Coast. They will arrive in who will be at the market each helps you and everyone in your per- Cornell Rd Cannon Beach in time for lunch week? Sign up for our weekly sonal and professional circles. Dur- Please help protect the Earth and free time before heading to newsletter. To subscribe, email us at ing our time together, you will learn by dropping off your styrofoam, Seaside to check into their hotel [email protected]. why boundaries are so important, #6 plastics, and household non- and enjoy a nice dinner. On the This year, we are excited to bring how to reframe your concept of rechargeable batteries in the front next day, the group will board the back (and give a new twist to) the boundaries, and a failsafe formula parking lot of the school. We’ll Touchmark tour bus, traveling to Power of Produce Kids Program, or to set artful boundaries that honor help get your things out of your car the Columbia River Maritime Mu- "POP to GO." Each month will fea- every person involved. when you seum in Astoria to learn about the ture a focus, and kids can pick up CMBA Members will receive the come! museum’s Miniboat Program. their POP to GO Kit from our in- Zoom Link through our Monthly We Following the museum tour, the formation booth. This kit includes E-Blast, so stay tuned. We invite will also group will have lunch at Bridgewa- information and items for a special Guests to two free visits at no be selling ter Bistro and be back in time for a activity they can do at home along charge. Please contact our admin, stickers! crab feast dinner. They will make with $2 POP Bucks for the child to Chelsea, at admin@cedarmillbiz. We would a final stop at the famous Camp 18 purchase fresh fruit or vegetables com to receive the Zoom link. For love for Restaurant on Highway 26 on their at the market. Once they more information about the Cedar you to way home to Portland. complete the activ- Mill Business Association, please check These monthly trips are ity—children can visit our website, cedarmillbiz.com them out. COVID precautions will made special by Usher’s show us their be taken by our volunteers, and we informative exper- finished proj- Sign up to get strongly encourage that those who tise and devotion to ect by taking The News in your inbox: come wear a mask as well. residents. “My role a picture is to create a day or cedarmillnews.com/ Suzanne Ballard, or bringing signup weekend full of life it in—they 1952-2021 and adventure,” she will receive Suzanne managed the farm and says. “I love educat- another $2 Luis Palau, 1934-2021 market at Dinihanian Farms for a ing the residents about POP Bucks. Luis Palau Jr. was an interna- couple of years, around 2014, but our beautiful state. Before This program is tional Christian evangelist living she made a big impression on many we go, I create a trip-specific for children who are of us who love local food. notebook and itinerary for each 4-11 years old. Along with owners Vahan traveler to use as a resource during We are offering the Double Up Dinihanian and Lillian the tour and keep as a souvenir. Food Bucks for SNAP recipients Logan, she pursued the We always have such a fun time again this season. We will match final steps in converting together!” up to $10 each week when you use the former holly farm to a Like the rest of us, Touchmark your SNAP (Supplemental Nutri- 100% organic farm. They residents are eager to get out and tional Assistance Program) card. had developed a model for explore Oregon’s scenic natural A special thanks to the Farmers a CSA (Community Sup- areas after a year of stay-at-home Market Fund for their support and ported Agriculture) that orders and precautions. “There is funding! included bringing produce no better way to celebrate being The Farmer’s Market would like from farms around the vaccinated against COVID-19 to give a shout out to two of our Palau and his wife, from the official obituary valley, thus ensuring that than by hopping on a tour bus to awesome sponsors—Sunset Athlet- a variety of produce would in the Portland area. He was born explore Oregon and share fun facts ic Club and The Olive Branch. We be available, both for CSA subscrib- in Argentina and moved to Port- while spending meaningful time rely on amazing sponsors like these ers and for Farm Market shoppers. land in his mid-twenties to enroll together,” sums up Usher. to enable us to bring this market to In late 2015 Suzanne decided to in a graduate program in Biblical To learn more about Touchmark our community. return to the east coast to look after and the ExplOregon Program, call studies. [from Wikipedia] her aging parents. The CSA ceased 503-954-1640 or visit our website. CMBA April meeting He met his wife at Multnomah operations for lack of a manager. A Tuesday, April 13, 12 pm via Zoom Bible College. They Farmer’s Market is The Cedar Mill Business As- married in 1961 and opening soon! sociation continues our Monthly settled in Cedar Mill. Saturdays, May 1 through October, Speaker/Networking meetings via After eight years of 9 am-2 pm, corner of NW Cornell Rd Zoom Online! Our speaker this missionary work, he & Murray month is Dr. Katherine Hofmann, returned to Cedar Farmer’s Market Season is fast Naturopathic Physician. Mill and joined Cedar approaching and the Cedar Mill The concept of “no” is uncom- Mill Bible Church, Farmers Market’s is busy behind fortable for many folks. Usually, this where he served on the the scenes getting everything ready. is because we (mistakenly) think Board of Elders and From an ad tht ran while Suzanne was managing The market will open in May, that the more “yes” we say, the more occasionally preached the farm and market and the first 50 customers will get respected, trusted, and connected when his busy sched- couple of years ago, she discovered a special Market Bag to shop with! we will be, and, of course, because ule allowed. that she had bone cancer. After a lot We are excited for this season and we genuinely want to help! Unfortu- He passed away in March at his of aggressive treatment, it spread to will continue to do all we can to nately, if you’re not saying “no,” you home in Bethany after a three-year her liver and she passed away in late keep you and our vendors, farmers, may be unhelpful over the long term battle with lung cancer. More infor- staff, and volunteers safe. As always, mation is on the Palau website. March. We miss her!