Roaring back Canada’s military jet team sets course for Hillsboro — See Page A11 FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014 • THE HILLSBORO LEADER IN NEWS • WWW.HILLSBOROTRIBUNE.COM • VOL. 03, NO. 11 • FREE ‘Grand bargain’ gets green light in Salem 4078 to the full House with a and intense, but this product is Land use bill clears “Do Pass” recommendation, “This allows South amazing.” the mood in the hearing After the drama of getting it The Oregon Senate Tuesday in room at the state capitol Hillsboro to go forward, through the House Committee House of 30-0 oor vote building was almost giddy. and Hillsboro can move on Rules, the measure was sent Representatives State Rep. Val Hoyle (D-Eu- forward with its master to the House fl oor, where it was approved House gene), House Majority Leader supported 59-0. Bill 4078 last By DOUG BURKHARDT and chairwoman of the Rules planning efforts.” On Tuesday, March 4, the week with a The Hillsboro Tribune Committee, said she was highly — State Sen. Bruce Starr Senate also unanimously voted unanimous vote. impressed with the cross-sec- in support of the bill. It will now On Feb. 27, when the tion of support for the bill. go to Gov. John Kitzhaber for HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: House Committee on Rules “I can’t remember any time ported this type of land use DOUG BURKHARDT voted 8-0 to send House Bill this diverse a group has sup- plan,” she said “It was painful See LAND USE / Page A9 Three plans, one rec TWO WAYS center Proposed 53rd Avenue recreation center could be built in phases By KATHY FULLER The Hillsboro Tribune Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department offi cials last week presented three fi nal options for a proposed recreation cen- ter as part of the 53rd Avenue “We still Park. don’t have At the last of three communi- an actual ty information budget. The sessions at the Hillsboro Main funding Library, attend- strategy is ees also got a fi rst glimpse at not yet proposed im- determined.” provements and — Wayne Gross, additions to the director, Hillsboro Shute Park Parks & Recreation Aquatic and Rec- reation Center (SHARC). A “base plan” for a new recreation center in- HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTOS: DOUG BURKHARDT cludes a 95,000 square foot build- Motorists might not have to navigate around the downtown area’s many one-way streets, including this one at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Main Street, if the Hillsboro City ing with a recreation pool, a Council decides to change the city’s traffi c grid. A proposal before the council could result in most of these sometimes confusing “one-way” signs (top photo) coming down. three-lane lap pool, special events and meeting rooms, a gym with two courts and a raised jogging track, a game room, two multi- ■ Downtown went to a one-way traf c grid back in 1968 purposed exercise rooms and a community room with space for By DOUG BURKHARDT boro’s Economic Development De- Sixth Avenue, as well local business owners as it weighs its up to 300 people. The Hillsboro Tribune partment. as Second Avenue, position on the issue. The chamber An enhanced version of the cen- Antonini explained that experts at “Anything Third Avenue, Fourth board is expected to take an offi cial ter includes a third court and larg- he city of Hillsboro may the Portland forum recommended that gives Avenue and Fifth Av- stance in late March. er raised track, and a four- or six- soon be changing the direc- that Hillsboro alter the fl ows on its businesses enue between Lin- “Obviously it’s something we’re lane lap pool. A pared down ver- tion of its downtown busi- downtown streets because they were coln Street and Wal- watching, and we’re listening to what sion of the plan defers the building Tness district — literally. considered to be “convoluted” and more nut Street. the business owners are saying,” of the gym and large community A decision by the Hillsboro City “didn’t lend themselves to getting exposure is Council members Palm said. “The dialogue is some- room. Council on whether to make down- from Point A to Point B.” may vote on the issue thing we’ve actively engaged in.” “This is designed with the abili- town streets two-way rather than The current review of the street a positive.” as early as March 18, According to Palm, business own- ty to build on at a future time,” one-way could come as soon as mid- grid was sparked by ongoing efforts — Deanna Palm, during the council’s ers generally appear supportive of said Jim Kalvelage of Opsis Archi- month. to inject new life into the business president, regular meeting at making the switch to two-way streets. tecture in Portland. City offi cials have been consider- district. Hillsboro the Hillsboro Civic “We’ve heard a lot about the posi- The building design maintains ing reconfi gurations to the street pat- “This idea is a piece of the whole Chamber of Center. tive aspects,” Palm said. “We’ve the park-like setting of the wooded terns for several years. puzzle to revitalize downtown,” said Commerce Deanna Palm, heard about other cities making the area on the property. “It started in 2009 when Mayor Antonini. president of the same transition and seeing positive Funding for the recreation cen- (Jerry) Willey took part in a Mayor’s Roadways in line to see two-way Greater Hillsboro results.” Institute on City Design,” said Karla traffi c include Main Street and Lin- Area Chamber of Commerce, said the See REC CENTER / Page A10 Antonini, project manager for Hills- coln Street between First Avenue and chamber is listening to the views of See STREETS / Page A3 This Hillsboro student’s hobby ROCKS Brian True collects na True’s Cornelius home boards and window sills as well are out there making memo- wrapped it. He was hooked. ny fi eld trips — not to mention until a rockslide (of sorts) as shelves — but the bulk of ries.” “I started going to rock many rocks — ago. Brian’s qui- specimens, plans swept them away. More spe- trophies Brian, 13, has scored It all began about six years shows,” he explained. Tina, et demeanor belies his passion cifi cally, they were crowded by winning the junior division ago, when Brian stumbled on who works as a teacher’s assis- for the hobby. When he’s in his eld trips for rock out by the hundreds of rocks of the Portland regional rock his father’s rock collection tant, saw an opportunity for workshop, where most of the her son, Brian, and husband, and gem competition three from childhood, discovering Brian to spend time outdoors rocks are stored, he’s all busi- and gem club Dave, have brought back years in a row. rocks wrapped up and stored in with Dave. She found the Tual- ness, focusing on cutting, pol- from all over the Northwest. Brian, 13, is a confirmed boxes. His father told him about atin Valley Rock and Gem Club ishing and tumbling rocks. He By DEBBY DE CARLO “I’m hoping the house rockhound, a hobby his dad collecting rocks when he was a online, and soon Brian and his likes sharing his knowledge, For The Hillsboro Tribune doesn’t sink,” quipped Tina, and his mom are only too glad kid and described each rock — dad were attending TVRGC and has hosted rock programs pointing toward not only the to encourage. sparkly samples, specimens meetings at the Forest Grove at Free Orchards Elementary Collectible teddy bears rocks — which weigh an esti- “I’m happy to put up with with deep black centers, oddly- Senior & Community Center. used to fi ll the shelves of Ti- mated 10 tons and line base- rock dust,” Tina said. “They shaped ones — as Brian un- That was four years and ma- See TRUE / Page A10 “Pamplin Media Group’s pledge is to deliver balanced A&E ......................................... 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Gladstone High School in Gladstone took fi rst place in the 4A dance contest, while Rex Putnam High School in Milwaukie took fi rst place among 5A/6A schools. After the Parade The event was one of the fi nal competitions Come to the before the Oregon State Activities Association Sign Up Today! holds its 2014 statewide “Dance & Drill” CORNED BEEF & championships, which will be held March 19-22 Sign Up Today! CABBAGE FEED at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Join The Parade! & IRISH FAMILY Join The Parade! PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP PHOTO: BRIAN MONIHAN FamiliesFamilies • • Businesses Businesses • Organizations FESTIVAL PARADE REQUIREMENTS at the Hillsboro Civic Center PARADE REQUIREMENTS Between 1st & 2nd on Main YouYou must must be be wearing wearing GREENGREEN oror have have Proceeds benefit GREENGREEN somewhere somewhere onon your entry!entry! Hillsboro ThereThere will will be be aa $20$20 entry feefee Boys & Girls Hillsboro releases its Club PleasePlease Make Make checks checks payable to:to: HillsboroHillsboro Boys Boys && Girls ClubClub Hosted by annual ‘Top 10’ list Staging Time: 9:00am • Start Time: 11:00am The Parade will form at the parking lot across Don’t miss the Parks, downtown from Hare Field on N.E.