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Combat in the clouds Modelers bring dogfights to area skies — See Page A9 FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2013 • THE HILLSBORO LEADER IN NEWS • WWW.HILLSBOROTRIBUNE.COM • VOL. 02, NO. 26 • FREE Party activist files elections complaint against Starr State election laws allegedly violated “The complaint is politics, pure and simple.” — State Sen. Bruce Starr By JIM REDDEN The Hillsboro Tribune A longtime Democratic Party activist has filed an elections complaint against Republican state Sen. Bruce Starr of Hillsboro. The complaint was filed with the Elections Division of the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office July 31 by retired educator Paul Erickson, Jr. It charges that Starr violated state elections laws by sending a campaign fundraising letter to people who contacted him through his legislative email account. State law prohibits the use of public resources for campaign purposes. See COMPLAINT / Page A10 STARR BIRTH OF A HOSPITAL HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: CHASE ALLGOOD U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden speaks Monday during a Westside Economic Alliance forum in Tigard. Among other things, Oregon’s senior senator pledged to push for reforms to Medicare when he returns to Washington, D.C. Dam, solar panels on Wyden’s radar Senator promises to keep pushing for reforms in Washington, D.C. By JIM REDDEN The Hillsboro Tribune There are a lot of features nurses Kathryn Vandewalle (left) and Debbie Williams like about the labor and delivery section of the new Kaiser hospital, in particular the poetry by local writers located at every elevator stop. HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: KATHLEEN ROHDE ■ Westside Medical Center is first in 40 years in county A pair of By DOUG BURKHARDT our commitment to promoting blessed events The Hillsboro Tribune a healthy community,” Hills“Everything has gone A fter more than four years of construction and preparation, the new Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center is open for business. The 420,000-square-foot facility in Hillsboro opened its doors Aug. 6. The first new hospital to be built in Washington County in four decades is getting rave reviews. boro Mayor Jerry Willey said Tuesday. “Add in the newlycreated jobs and, once again, the city of Hillsboro wins big.” “The opening of the Westside Medical Center is very — Andy McCulloch, president, Kaiser important to the continued Permanente Northwest economic and population growth of western Washington County,” added state Sen. “In addition to providing Bruce Starr (R-Hillsboro). medical services that benefit “Providing necessary medical our citizens, this new investSee HOSPITAL / Page A2 ment in Hillsboro continues smoothly, and the reason for that is that we’ve been training staff for the last three months.” By KATHLEEN ROHDE The Hillsboro Tribune Two babies were delivered within the first 24 hours since the birth of Kaiser Permanente’s new Westside Medical Center. There were two birthing procedures scheduled Aug. 6, the same day the hospital opened to the public. One See BIRTH CENTER / Page A2 Oregon U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden demonstrated his knowledge of federal, state and local issues during a wide-ranging appearance before the Westside Economic Alliance, a public-private economic development partnership that represents Washington and western Clackamas counties, Monday in Tigard. Among other things, Wyden promised to help secure federal funds to ease traffic congestion in Washington County and pay for safety repairs to Scoggins Dam, a key component of the county’s water supply system. The dam is owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and creates Hagg Lake, which feeds the Tualatin River. “Scoggins Dam is a federal facility that needs to be fixed,” Wyden said. “The uncertainty is taking a toll on economic development.” Wyden also said he would push the U.S. Department of Defense to buy and install more American-made solar panels, a move that would help support the SolarWorld manufacturing plant in Hillsboro. It recently announced that approximately 100 employees will be laid off because of what company officials term illegal competition from government- supported plants in China. During a brief address and lengthy question-and-answer session, Wyden, a Democrat, repeatedly stressed the need for Congress to find bipartisan solutions to the problems facing the country. For example, Wyden said that when he returns to Washington, D.C., he will introduce measures supported by Republicans to make Medicare sustainable. Wyden returned to Medicare several times during remarks, saying it — Sen. Ron Wyden and tax reform are the two most pressing issues facing Congress. According to Wyden, unless Medicare costs are controlled, it will eventually consume all available federal funds. That will be true even if Congress reforms the tax code, something Wyden said is long overdue. “The reason there’s so much money in the private sector sitting on the sidelines is economic uncertainty,” Wyden said. Wyden also mentioned transportation funding several times. He noted that the death of the Columbia River Crossing project raised questions about how congestion will now be reduced between cities in Washington “Scoggins Dam is a federal facility that needs to be fixed. The uncertainty is taking a toll on economic development.” See WYDEN / Page A10 A NEW REAL ESTATE BOOM? Apartments will spring up this fall in Orenco area By JIM REDDEN The Hillsboro Tribune HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: CHASE ALLGOOD The 190-unit Tessera building is currently under construction. Real l Mummies. Mummies. Real l Science. Science. Real l People. People. Don’t Miss It! Calendar ................................. A8 A&E ......................................... A9 Weather .................................. A9 Obituaries ............................. A13 Classifieds .......................A14-16 Sports ..............................A20-19 in the Orenco neighborhood. It calls for the construction of three six-story buildings with 580 apartments in what is being called the “Platform District.” Construction on the $120 million project will begin this fall. Those three buildings will follow two other Holland Development apartment projects in Orenco. The 190-unit Platform 14 apartments have already opened; while the nearby 190-unit Tessera, formerly called the Orenco Wrap, is currently under construction. Throughout the region within the past few months, 136 apartment projects were either recently completed, currently under construction, or proposed to be built, according to a survey conducted by Patrick Barry, an appraiser assistant with Mark D. Barry & Associates. See APARTMENTS / Page A11 “Pamplin Media Group’s pledge is to deliver balanced news that reflects the stories of our communities. Thank you for reading our newspapers.” — DR. ROBERT B. PAMPLIN JR. 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This is especially true in Hillsboro, where the City Council approved an agreement with Holland Development for the four remaining vacant parcels A2 NEWS The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, August 9, 2013 Birth center: Two babies in first 24 hours ■ From page A1 Kaiser Permanente’s Westside Medical Center is employing a variety of artwork to assist in the healing process for patients. Art on display is from local artists, including this one, “Boogie Bliss,” an acrylic painting from William Park, a Portland resident. HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: DOUG BURKHARDT Hospital: New facility employs 1,000 ■ From page A1 care to our growing region is a key component of a vibrant economic development strategy. “Companies big and small need appropriate health care services for their employees, in addition to all the other important services that bring investment to our region.” Westside Medical Center (WMC), located at 2875 N.W. Stucki Ave. near the Tanasbourne area, is a 126-bed hospital with eight oper- ating rooms and 27 treatment rooms in the emergency department. The facility offers the very latest in health care technology, and is considered a regional center for joint replacement surgeries. The hospital is also a LEED (Leadership Energy & Environmental Design)-certified facility, which means the hospital has focused on energy efficiency and other environmentally sound practices. In addition, with studies showing that an aesthetically pleasing environment helps in the recovery process, WMC has invested heavily in HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: CHASE ALLGOOD Sunny weather greeted the opening of the ultra-modern Westside Medical Center Tuesday, Aug. 6. artwork as another aspect of healing. The hospital contracted with 84 artists from around the region to create a variety of art for display around the hospital — everything from paintings and murals to poetry and sculptures. All the effort appears to have paid off, as hospital administrators said they are ecstatic over the way the opening day played out. “Everything has gone smoothly, and the reason for that is that we’ve been training staff for the last three months,” Andy McCulloch, president and CEO of Kaiser Permanente Northwest, said Tuesday morning. “We’ve worked to make our staff familiar with the new buildings and technology, and now we’re ready to take the first patients.” McCulloch said he was unaware of any snags connected to the opening. “It has been smooth and noneventful,” he said. “Overall, the building and facilities are exceeding expectations.” McCulloch said the facility had already treated 10 patients in the emergency room as of noon on its first day, and the hospital had about 18 surgeries scheduled during the day. “We tried to have a birth too, but the baby didn’t cooperate. Kids these days,” joked McCulloch. According to hospital officials, the first two non-emergency patients having surgeries at the new Westside Medical Center included a child having a tonsillectomy and an elderly person having a knee replacement procedure. “The first two patients are out of surgery and doing fine,” said Erin Tassey, a spokesperson for Kaiser Permanente. McCulloch stressed that training the staff has been a high priority. “Once the building was turned over to the hospital with the certificate of occupancy, we used the time to test the building and install hightech medical equipment. Then we brought the staff in here to familiarize themselves not only with the building but with the equipment,” McCulloch said. In all, WMC has approximately 1,000 employees, There are no plans for an official grand opening ceremony. There have been numerous public visitations in recent months as the hospital prepared for its debut. “Thousands of people have come through here over the summer. It’s been kind of a rolling grand opening,” explained McCulloch. In total, the WMC project, including site improvements, construction and equipment, cost $345 million. Groundbreaking for the facility was in June 2009. woman had a Caesarean section that evening, and a few hours later another expectant mother was induced. While the labor and delivery section of obstetrics and gynecology was pretty quiet during the hospital’s opening day, the staff got to work with patients for the first time in several weeks that night. “So much time and effort has been put into training so that the first patient we receive gets the same enthusiasm as the 300th — but none of us have had a patient for the last twoand-a-half months,” said Kathryn Vandewalle, a nurse hired in April. “There will be a lot of ‘rock, paper, scissors’ this first week to see who gets to be with patients,” said Debbie Williams. She’s been with Kaiser for 20 years and was head nurse for the opening. The labor and delivery section has large windows and bamboo floors, with a hide-a-bed sofa in private rooms offering views of a rooftop garden. Nearly every wall on the floor is adorned with art from numerous Northwest artists, following a theme of wildflowers. “Hospitals can look really sterile, but this looks like a home,” said Williams. Many hospitals have beds separated only by curtains, but WMC’s rooms are individual with a bed and bathroom for each. “I love our labor rooms,” said Vandewalle, who previously worked at Providence. “The way this building has made use of light and space really brings things to life.” Each room’s accoutrements strive to make the pregnant patient’s visit as easy as possible. Women are able to walk about, since each room is equipped with a telemetry unit. An interactive patient computer is located next to the patient’s bed. A remote has request-specific buttons — for water, pain, toilet or general assistance — so nurses can be more efficient. “Patients define who family is and we don’t have visiting hours,” said Patty Solis, director of maternal-child woman’s health. Just down the hall, there are 20 postpartum rooms, many with views of the living rooftop — part of a high-level sustainability certification. Each room has its own mini-fridge and double privacy curtains, nice for first-time mothers breastfeeding their babies, said Solis. In early 2012, a committee of doctors, including Williams, came to the construction site before the walls were up and created a priority list for which rooms needed to go where. One result is that a small nursery is now conveniently located next to the surgery room, a fact that makes dealing with emergencies easier. There is also a tub room for hydrotherapy — not water births — but if Mother Nature calls there’s a gurney and a warmer just in case. 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Owner and President Kevin Kuntz insists on outstanding service for every customer who walks through the doors of our Cornelius-based business, which just won the 2013 Carrier President’s Award, the highest honor for a Carrier brand factory-authorized dealer. This is the third year Hybrid Heating and Air Conditioning has won the President’s Award — one of just three awarded in Oregon this year. It’s no secret why. EXPERIENCE Kevin and the rest of our staff of eight have more than 160 years of combined experience in the heating, cooling and refrigeration industry. Kevin Kuntz Kevin stands behind our work. Hybrid is the company to call for fast, dependable service or installation of air conditioners, ductless systems, furnaces or heat pumps. Hybrid Heating and Air Conditioning has been serving residential and commercial customers in the local community and beyond for more than 29 years, as McClenny RHC and as Hybrid. Kevin bought our company five years ago and has continued to provide the friendly, prompt and professional services customers have come to expect. Our staff provides 24-hour residential and commercial emergency service, one of the only local companies to do so. LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS “Every customer, no matter how big or small the project, is very important to me and my staff,” Kevin says. “Our team believes in a long-lasting relationship with all customers.” One way we do that is by providing maintenance contracts with every new installation for the first year of operation and offering the same maintenance contracts for existing equipment. “It amazes me how many calls we receive from local homeowners who have a new system that’s been installed by another company, but want us to perform the maintenance because the other company doesn’t offer contracts or doesn’t want to travel to perform the maintenance,” says Kevin, who notes that proof of routine maintenance is often required by major brands offering extended warranties. “Think of your heating system as a new automobile,” he says. “If you took your car in for an engine problem after the first year and hadn’t changed your oil according to the maintenance schedule, the manufacturer wouldn’t cover the engine replacement due to lack of maintenance. That’s an expensive mistake for a $30 oil change.” OTHER SERVICES In addition to heating and cooling services, including dual-fuel heating and cooling, gas furnaces and heat pump service and installation, zonal heating and cooling, Hybrid Heating and Cooling offers the following services: Hybrid Heating was a proud sponsor of the 2013 Wildcats ENVIRONMENTAL ETHIC All new equipment installed by our staff has Puron refrigerant, which, unlike the more common R-22 refrigerant, doesn’t deplete the earth’s ozone layer. “We have installed the Puron units for eight years now, although R-22 was also available,” Kevin says. The cost for Puron units is more expensive, Kevin explains, but the refrigerant is less expensive than R-22, which is rising in cost as it is phased out. “We make a conscious effort to promote and sell Puron equipment to all of our customers,” Kevin says. “We have lost many jobs because we didn’t offer the R-22 equipment,” he says. “But peace of mind for me, knowing that we are not contributing to global warming, outweighs the losses.” CARRIER QUALITY As a Carrier brand factory authorized dealer, Hybrid Heating and Air Conditioning offers a wide variety of furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioning systems to meet your needs and your budget. “We use cutting edge technology to help us put together the best options available for our customers,” Kevin says. If you own an air conditioner, or heat pump that is more than 10 years old, new equipment can save you 20% to 50% in energy usage. Efficiency standards were raised several years ago by the federal government. “What we considered-high efficiency equipment five years ago is now viewed as entry-level models,” he says. Kevin is confident he can find an energy-efficient system for every customer’s needs. Carrier stands behind its products with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee and a 10-year parts warranty. “Carrier has the best technology and most efficient heat pump on the market today,” Kevin says. “They’re always striving to do better.” In addition to installation and service, the Hybrid staff will do all the paperwork if you’re eligible for tax credits and rebates. “We want to make it simple and easy for the customer,” says Kevin. Call Hybrid Heating and Air Conditioning today. 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In March, it opened its first coffee kiosk in Hillsboro — in an out of the way bar parking lot off TV Highway — apparently without a peep from the community. But its new location — on one of Forest Grove’s two main streets and near a residential neighborhood — has drawn more attention than co-owner Leah Sizemore anticipated. That may be because the baristas’ garb is already changing — from the two-piece bikinis they wore at the opening to the stick-on nipple coverings and see-through lace underwear 19-year-old Tori Walker greeted customers with Tuesday. Opponents said the issue is about far more — or, in clothing terms, less — than bikinis. Sizemore, 24, is tan and fit with long dark hair and a bikinifriendly body. Five years ago, she applied for work at a number of typical espresso stands. Her lack of experience left her down-and-out, until a bikini barista company in the Seattle area gave her an opportunity that changed her life. At first her father disapproved, she said, but after about a year he began to see positive outcomes of her job. She was gaining confidence and becom- Baristas Jessica Mecham (left) and Rachel Barley used signs July 25 to steer customers to the newly opened Dream Girl Espresso stand in Forest Grove. Tori Walker, another barista, said “We aren’t here to do any harm … if anyone has a problem with what we’re doing, we’re more than happy to put more covering on.” HILLSBORO TRIBunE PHOTOS: CHASE ALLGOOD the Hillsboro stand and falling asleep answering emails at night, Sizemore said she’s “Just a word of warning that cer“worked way too hard to jeopartain residents of Forest Grove will attend the City Council meeting on dize my business with any kind the 12th of August from 7 p.m. to of lewd acts.” 9 p.m. and attempt to pressure Unfortunately, the bikini them to revoke your business barista industry has drawn melicense. You may want to head this dia attention in recent months ‘angry mob’ off with a call to the city council, city hall, city manager, for just that. A Washington stand, for example, is being inand/or mayor.” — Jeff Howden, Facebook post vestigated by police for selling strip teases from the drive-up window. ing an entrepreneur. “There’s people that have doSizemore prides herself on ne it in a bad way,” said Dream giving others the chance that Girl co-owner Jeff Hupner. once helped her. “We’re trying to do it in the “A lot of these girls, this is right light.” their first job,” she said. “I don’t sell sex. I sell coffee Sizemore, who employs eight and a smile,” Sizemore said. women between the Hillsboro “I’m a business owner, not a and Forest Grove coffee kiosks, barista hooker.” said people skills and reliability Sherry Reuter, 33, has con— even more than a “bikini cerns about the business. 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As with Forest Grove’s other small protests, a police car parked across the street to ensure sidewalks remained passable and interaction peaceful. Police Capt. Mike Herb said he wasn’t surprised by the protest in small-town, family-friendly Forest Grove, but added the stand is far from crossing any legal lines. Indecent exposure laws apply only if employees attempt to sexually gratify themselves or others, Herb said, and “from what we’ve seen so far, I don’t think they’re even close.” Forest Grove resident Eric Canon said the business exploits and commercializes feminine sexuality. He respects each woman’s decision to work wherever she chooses, but “so much of our society revolves around how women look,” he said. “They’re objects, they’re no longer human beings.” Sizemore has given up trying to change people’s minds about her business, but feels protesters might have their priorities mixed up. “As a country, there are huge issues that need attention,” she said, citing education funding and school bullying. “What if people spent their time protesting those instead?” 943 SW Baseline Hillsboro • 503-844-8847 A story about oak trees adjacent to a planned urban plaza in the Orenco area that appeared in last week’s Hillsboro Tribune contained several inaccuracies. Holland Development is transferring ownership of a 4.19-acre parcel near Northeast Cornell Road and 231st Avenue to the city of Hillsboro in exchange for a $900,000 credit toward system development charges on its Tessera apartment project in Orenco. 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He added that whether an intern is receiving college credit for the work matters little in determining whether an intern should be paid. Pauley’s ruling isn’t a departure from precedent. There’ve been other cases, too, in which courts have ruled that interns must be paid. You’d think companies would have learned by now and stopped trying to get free labor from interns, but many persist. “In some industries, especially media, the unpaid internship is the risk many companies are willing to take,” Ed Reeves, a labor and employment attorney at Stoel Rives LLP, told me. “Less so in other businesses. We counsel against that risk, but not every company asks.” Some businesses that bring on interns without paying them may think it’s enough that they get experience, do some networking and get to hang around the fascinating people who do the “real work.” But aside from the legal issues, that means students from well-off families can afford to take a career-building unpaid internship, but not the kid from an average family struggling to deal with potentially crippling college loan debt. That perpetuates inequality. Fortunately, there are local models to copy. All the 259 interns placed so far this year by Beaverton-based Business Education Compact (BEC), are paid, according to Darrin Marks, BEC’s director of student services. There are vary- ing rates based on their education level as well as what the company that places them would like to start them out at. Typical rates are $10 an hour for high school students and $12 to $14 an hour for college students. Paid internships tend to pay off more for students too. According to the National Association of Colleges & Employers, class of 2013 graduates who had done paid internships outpaced their unpaid peers in job offers and salaries. Among 2013 graduates who had applied for a job, those who took part in paid internships enjoyed a distinct advantage over their peers who undertook an unpaid experience or who didn’t do an internship. An association survey showed that 63.1 percent of paid interns received at least one job offer. In comparison, only 37 percent of unpaid interns got an offer; that’s not much better than results for those with no internship — 35.2 percent received at least one job offer. In terms of starting salary, too, paid interns did significantly better than other job applicants: The median starting salary for new grads with paid internship experience was $51,930 — far outdistancing their counterparts with an unpaid internship ($35,721) or no internship experience ($37,087). So what should local businesses offering internships do? First, check with an attorney and/or the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries for guidance. Then do the right thing: Pay your interns. You’ll both be the better for it. You’d think companies would have learned by now and stopped trying to get free labor from interns, but many persist. Gordon Faber scholarship Ramirez-Florian receives $2,500 for studies in health care Yabilex Ramirez-Florian, a Glencoe High School graduate, has been selected to be the recipient of the $2,500 Gordon Faber Scholarship for health care education. Ramirez-Florian was selected through a competitive application and interview process from among five finalists representing each of Hillsboro’s public high schools. She will attend Concordia University in the fall, and plans to become a registered nurse. “My life goal is to provide physical and emotional care for the sick and infirmed as a nurse,” said Ramirez-Florian. “The Hillsboro Community Foundation scholarship will help me attain my education and fulfill my dream of helping people. I am proud that my commitment to the community and academic achievement has earned me this honor.” Ramirez-Florian has devoted her volunteer time to English as a second language (ESL) community service, using her bilingual skills to interpret and translate for students, parents and RAMIREZ- teachers. She FLORIAN has also taught reading and study skills to elementary school students through the Nike Summer Literacy Program, for which she received recognition as “teacher of the month.” A member of the National Honor Society, Ramirez-Florian is the recipient of numerous academic and community service awards, including the Glencoe High School Principal’s Award and Parent Outreach Award. She has been a member of MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán), a student organization that promotes higher education, leadership and community service within the Latino community. She is also a volunteer for the Glencoe High Diversity Club, which fosters greater understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. “All of the finalists were impressive, and it was a difficult decision,” said Funda Kelsay, HCF board member and member of the HCF Scholarship Committee. “Ramirez-Florian’s commitment to the community, academic excellence and extracur— Yabilex ricular Ramirez-Florian achievements contributed to her earning this distinction. Her desire to care for others is deep and genuine and she has the intelligence and commitment to make her goal of becoming a nurse a reality.” The Gordon Faber Scholarship was established in 2001 in recognition of the former mayor’s service to Hillsboro. The scholarship fund and program is managed by HCF to support organizations and programs that enhance the quality of life in greater Hillsboro. “My life goal is to provide physical and emotional care for the sick and infirmed as a nurse.” Bill MacKenzie is a former congressional staff member, reporter and communications manager for a Hillsboro company. 437456.080813 A hhh, it’s summertime in the city, with baseball, concerts in the park, day camps, outdoor festivals … and unpaid interns. Eager young interns are plugging away this summer at businesses across Hillsboro, learning about the world of work. Some are being paid, but others are working for free. The Hillsboro Hops baseball team, for example, has five interns working for them. On game and non-game days they do such things as promotional work, helping with preparations for entertainment during the games, assisting front-office employees and taking ticket orders. Some of the interns are getting college credit for their work. But none of them are being paid. Not one thin dime. Not one red cent. Come on now. Legal issues aside, do you really think the Hops, operating in a $15.6 million ballpark subsidized by the city, can’t afford it? It’s a good thing the Hops and other local businesses are offering internship opportunities to young people, but they are treading on thin ice by not paying them. Federal law is clear that most interns should be paid at least the minimum wage plus overtime after 40 hours a week. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered and non-exempt individuals who are “suffered or permitted” to work must be compensated for the services they perform for an employer. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, internships in the “for-profit” private sector will most often be viewed as employment. In June, federal District Court Judge William H. Pauley III of New York ruled that Fox Searchlight Pictures broke the law when it didn’t pay production interns working on the Bill MacKenzie 437446.080913 Inequality results when summer help goes without compensation A6 NEWS The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, August 9, 2013 COMMENTARY When it comes to coffee, Hillsboro is not Forest Grove W hat works for one community doesn’t necessarily mean it’s appropriate for a neighboring community. That is what the owners of Hillsboro-based Dream Girl Espresso (it’s known as “Bikini Coffee” at its Hillsboro location) are learning as they deal with a small hornet’s nest of protest following the July 25 opening of their second coffee kiosk, this one in Forest Grove. It may not seem that a coffee shop would create controversy, but Dream Girl Espresso is not your typical purveyor of coffee. In general, we like to see new businesses opening around the area because it’s a sign of healthy economic growth. But we do not believe Dream Girl — in its current format, at least — is a good fit for the Forest Grove community. The hook with this particular coffee house is not necessarily the coffee, but the fact that customers are served by women who are close to naked. We’re not talking about women wearing bikinis here, because bikinis would not be that unusual. But some of the servers have been seen wearing pasties and seethrough panties — something you’d expect to see in a strip club, perhaps, in a sleazy section of Portland or Seattle, but not at a drive-through coffee shop on the edge of a quiet neighborhood in Forest Grove. And that’s where this business crosses the line. In Forest Grove, Dream Girl is in a highly visible public location in a Plaid Pantry parking lot along 19th Avenue. The Hillsboro version is off TV Highway, but it’s set back from the road in a parking lot that is not readily accessible and much less visible. As far as we know, there have been no protests surrounding Hillsboro’s Bikini Coffee, given its relatively obscure location, the fact that it’s far from residential areas, and is not right next to a public sidewalk and kids going by on their bicycles do not see the employees. A number of family-minded individuals in Forest Grove have taken exception to seeing baristas in pasties and panties at the new business, and are asking the Forest Grove City Council to pull the plug. Those who object contend the business license was issued on deceptive grounds, because the business characterizes itself as a “bikini barista” even though at times the servers have obviously been wearing much less than bikinis. Further, a help wanted ad posted on Craigslist specifies “dancing experience would be a plus” in getting a job serving coffee at Dream Girl. Maybe we’re a bit naive, but what does dancing have to do with serving coffee from a kiosk? For that matter, even the name of the business tells a lot: It’s “Dream Girl,” not “Dream Coffee.” Indeed, all the signs seem to indicate that this business is much more about hot bodies than hot coffee. A public parking lot visible to people of all ages is not an appropriate place for adult entertainment, and it appears that is largely what Dream Girl is selling. If the Dream Girl baristas are going to continue to wear pasties and transparent undies in public, the city of Forest Grove may step in. Better yet, the owners will realize they have gone too far and understand that not every community is the same. In Forest Grove, they need to clean up their act, which would be in the best interests of all concerned. OUROPINION READERS’LETTERS Mistake to schedule two big events in Hillsboro in same week W hy in the world did the Hillsboro International Air Show get scheduled for the same weekend as the Washington Country Fair? Many exhibitors did not come because of this, including animal exhibitors — a favorite of children — because of the noise of the air show. Who made the decision to double-schedule such big events? The fair always seems to be in the same time block, so it had to be the air show organizers. Not a smart move. Also, no matter what, without the Blue Angels, the air show will never be as good. Try as they may, but it just isn’t the same as seeing blue and yellow racing across the horizon. Although it is understandable why they couldn’t get them, due to the “sequester.” Carrie Abernathey Hillsboro Gain Share is state’s best economic tool E arlier this year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that wage growth in Washington County was ranked first out of the nation’s most populated counties. While the report does not speculate as to why wages grow faster in Washington County as compared to others, a general explanation could be that the county has created an economic environment conducive to capital investment and expansion. Based off programs passed in the early 1990s, such as the Strategic Investment Program (SIP), Washington County has experienced substantial economic growth. However, the SIP program, one if not Oregon’s only real economic development tool, is based off deferral of local property taxes. That is often a tough sell to local taxpayers when the revenues generated by income taxes benefit the state. The Oregon Legislature passed a bipartisan program called Gain Share in 2007. The concept is simple: if a county or local government loses revenues from property tax abatements in order to generate new income tax dollars or save existing tax dollars, the gain should be shared fairly and equitably. Through these programs, counties waive millions of dollars in property taxes to attract businesses development and expansion. The state then disperses the revenues received from income taxes as a result of the new jobs created. The program is a proven and effective economic CAPITOL REPORT Bruce Starr tool for the state to incentivize counties to enter SIP agreements. One of my top priorities while in Salem this year was to preserve and protect the Gain Share program, so businesses continue to stay and expand, creating high quality jobs and, more importantly, jobs within the many smaller companies that provide services and supplies to larger firms. This benefits the entire state. During the recent legislative session, I fought to include our local Washington County schools in the Gain Share program. School districts in Hillsboro, Tigard-Tualatin, and Forest Grove have all acknowledged that they benefit as a result of the program. School districts have felt the growth from our efforts to save and recruit new jobs to the area. This growth is further evidence that Gain Share revenues could help local school districts provide a world class education for our children. Some of my colleagues in Salem argue the Gain Share program should be reformed to reduce or limit county disbursements in exchange for waiving property taxes. They argue that counties that take advantage of Gain Share are vulnerable to an unsustainable source of money. I adamantly disagree with this notion. Gain Share, in conjunction with SIP agreements, is the single best economic policy asset we have to offer to new or expanding businesses. And, by including schools, we can assist them in addressing overcrowded classrooms as well. Rather than narrowing the program, I believe we should be looking to expand this type of policy. Protecting and enhancing Gain Share through the Strategic Investment Program is exactly the visionary direction we should take. After all, don’t we really want to create and retrain existing higher paying jobs? That is what will really help Oregon and our children. I expect the conversation regarding Gain Share to carry over into future legislative sessions, and it should. We need to consider ways we can improve upon the existing program to protect our local school districts and provide much needed capital security to county and city governments. I look forward to continuing my work with other advocates of the program, such as Sen. Richard Devlin (D-Tualatin) and Washington County Chairman Andy Duyck, to defend and improve upon the single best economic tool the state has to offer. State Sen. Bruce Starr (R-Hillsboro) represents Oregon Legislative District No. 15. Lightning fires are nature’s warning T he recent lightning-caused fires in southern Oregon and many other spots in Oregon and Washington are Mother Nature’s warning to us. We can’t simply lock up federal forest land in the Pacific Northwest as the environmentalists have succeeded in doing by using the Endangered Species Act and the federal courts as their sledgehammer in forcing their misguided vision of an environmental utopia of uncut forests and increased old-growth trees. The combination of smoke and air inversion caused by these big fires in southern Oregon is choking the residents of this area. As an asthma sufferer, I’m glad to not live there anymore. But it’s not just the health of locals that is being put at risk. The Oregon Shakespearean Festival had to close down the outdoor Elizabethan stage, a major tourist attraction for Oregon. So when I hear “enviros” bleating about how the region has transitioned from a timber to a tourist economy I laugh my most cynical laugh. These southern Oregon counties are on the verge of being bankrupt and needed a state bailout even before these fires began. More importantly, the timber jobs destroyed were family wage and union jobs, not low paying, low skill service jobs of the tourist industry. It’s one of the GUEST COMMENT Russ Dondero reasons poverty in southern Oregon is a growth industry! I grew up in Roseburg and worked for the U.S. Forest Service for three summers in the Umpqua National Forest. Two of those summers, I camped at a Forest Service lookout on top of Pig Iron Mountain, just east of the Toketee Ranger Station, picking off lightning strikes that were potential fires. In my two years, most of the strikes — hundreds of them — set off minor fires of several acres in size, not like the big ones now. At that time, Roseburg was the “timber capital” of the United States, because more board-feet of harvested timber from Forest Service land ended up being cut in the seven mills in my hometown and smaller mills of Douglas County than anywhere else. It was a time when “clearcutting” was king, and the industry had full range of movement. Since the 1990s, we’ve reversed direction to the point where no timber is cut on federal land owned by the U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management. Congressmen are working on separate House and Senate bills to open up harvesting of timber on the former O&C lands in southern Oregon. If they are successful, this will boost the timber economy of this part of Oregon to balance the tourist industry. A larger harvest will cut the fuel source, which makes these fires so much bigger than they were back in my day as a lookout. Until then, southern Oregon counties will continue to lose revenue, which means schools, public safety and other public services will be cut. The indirect costs of lost revenue will be born by school-age kids, their impoverished families as well as those working in the tourist industry who depend on folks like you and me. Do I want to return to the age of “clearcutting?” No way! But closing down the forests out of some puritanical environmental mindset is stupid public policy and bad economics. There is a middle ground, and I hope our congressional delegation finds the “sweet spot” here and gets a dysfunctional Congress to pass a reasonable bill that can help turn around southern Oregon’s economy. Russ Dondero is professor emeritus, Department of Politics and Government, at Pacific University in Forest Grove. JOHN SCHRAG NANCY TOWNSLEY DOUG BURKHARDT JIM REDDEN KATHY FULLER AMANDA MILES CHASE ALLGOOD HARVEY BERKEY GAIL KLOUZAL MAUREEN ZOEBELEIN OLIVIA PASSIEUX ALLISON ROGERS Publisher jschrag@hillsboro tribune.com Managing Editor ntownsley@ hillsborotribune. com Associate Editor dburkhardt@ hillsborotribune. com Reporter jredden@hillsboro tribune.com Office Manager/ Reporter kfuller@hillsboro tribune.com Sports Editor amiles@hillsboro tribune.com Photo Editor callgood@hillsboro tribune.com Advertising Director hberkey@hillsboro tribune.com Advertising Sales gklouzal@hillsboro tribune.com Production Manager [email protected] Graphic Designer opassieux@ hillsborotribune. com Graphic Designer arogers@hillsboro tribune.com HillsboroTribune Visit us at www.hillsborotribune.com Call us at 503-357-3181 The Hillsboro Tribune is available free each Friday at dozens of locations. But you also can have the paper delivered to your mailbox for just $30 a year by calling 503-620-9797. Write on! The Hillsboro Tribune welcomes letters to the editor. Submissions must include name, home address and telephone for verification purposes. Send to: [email protected] or mail them to P.O. Box 408, Forest Grove, OR 97116. We reserve the right to edit letters. ©2013 Hillsboro Tribune NEWS A7 The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, August 9, 2013 EDUCATION Bond info on Web Hillsboro schools gain highest state award for anti-bullying efforts By KATHY FULLER The Hillsboro Tribune Hillsboro School District is leading the way among Oregon schools in policies and practices to prevent bullying among students. According to a report published by the Oregon Safe Schools and Communities Coalition, Hillsboro ranks in the top third of Oregon’s 197 school districts with a “gold star,” indicating the district’s policies on bullying comply with a tougher Oregon Safe Schools Act that was amended in 2012. Hillsboro is one of 67 dis- tricts statewide that earned a gold star for its policies being in compliance with the Oregon Safe Schools Act, which strengthened protections for students who are or are perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered or are targeted because of their gender identity. Hillsboro last changed its anti-bulling policy in October 2012 to comply with state law, said Casey Waletich, the district’s director of safety and operations. “We make sure we’re doing all we can to do the right thing,” he said. All elementary schools in the district utilize the PBIS program — Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports — as well as a grade-level specific bullying prevention program called Steps to Respect. Waletich said data indicates bullying is beginning at an ear- lier age and peaks at grades 7-9, so elementary school antibullying programs become more and more important. Additionally, he said, cyberbulling is becoming more prevalent, even among younger students, partly because students are computer-savvy at a young age. “We’ve done quite a bit of work talking about current trends,” Waletich said. District officials this fall will begin work with the city of Hillsboro’s Youth Advisory Council to focus more on cyber-bullying prevention. “This is a priority of the superintendent and the school board.” The shift in recent years to online bullying is a tough one for schools, Waletich said, because much of it happens outside school hours and away from school buildings. While Hillsboro ranked in the top third of districts with its anti-bullying policies, the report said one in three school districts in the state still do not yet comply with state law. Beaverton was the only other district in Washington County that was rated with a gold star. Forest Grove and Banks both had “silver stars,” indicating both districts are compliant with state law but do not expressly reference gender identity and expression as a protected class. Gaston was given a bronze star, along with 28 percent of school districts in Oregon that still need to update or modify anti-bullying policies to comply with state law. Fore more information about the Oregon Safe Schools and Communities Coalition or to read the full report, see oregonsafeschools.org. trict’s budget committee. Three of the positions are for three-year terms, and one position will fill a vacant seat for the remaining two years of the term. The district’s budget committee meets in the spring to consider the district budget for the following school year. Members must live within Hillsboro School District boundaries. The deadline to submit an application is Sept. 6. Applications are available on the district’s website, hsd.k12. or.us or by calling Marva Wiebe at 503-844-1500. The budget committee consists of the seven school board members and seven volunteer citizens. Information about the Hillsboro School District’s $25 million general obligation bond set to appear on November’s ballot is now available on the district website. In June, school board members unanimously agreed that a $25 million bond should be put before voters which, if approved, will fund $17 million for instructional technology for students and staff; $4 million for safety enhancements at schools, including security cameras and improved lines of sight; and $4 million for facility maintenance, including new roofs and seismic upgrades at several school facilities. Find information about current rates and use the calculator tool to figure the cost of the bond based on individuallyassessed property values. Go to k12.or.us, click on the “About HSD” tab and follow the “2013 Bond Information” link. 437434.072413 District gets a ‘gold star’ SCHOOLNOTES Rotary International is known for its student exchange program. This year, Hillsboro Rotary’s exchange student is Tommaso Nabiuzzi from Bresica, Italy. He will arrive in late August and remain in Hillsboro through the school year. Rotary is seeking two families who live in the same high school attendance area to host Tommaso — one from September to January and one from February to June, according to Hillsboro School District spokeswoman Beth Graser. If you are interested, contact Bob Grover at 503-793-6104 or [email protected]. Budget committee has openings The Hillsboro School District has four vacancies on the dis- PLUS 100’S OF 40th ANNIVERSARY SAVINGS STOREWIDE! 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Finley, a famous wildlife conservationist and seum next week, it will pronaturalist. vide a chance to learn. “We build programs around each “Owl Puke,” an educational activity exhibit,” Rowan said, noting that WEEK OF aimed at 8- to 12-year-olds, will provide the goal is to get kids interested in owl pellets the children can dissect. museums. The pellets are the result of a natural “Museums are learning they process where the bird regurgitates have to be more interactive to capwhatever meal contents it can’t digest. ture young minds and keep them Depending on the owl’s diet, attendees entertained,” she said. will find claws, teeth, bones, feathers, Rowan explained it’s been a bills and even insect exoskeletons in the fur of small tougher task in recent years as kids become more rodents making up a pellet. interested in video games than learning. During the upchuck dissection, educator Linda “It’s nice to see kids staying involved during the Hill will teach about birds of prey. summer,” she said. “All kids love to investigate, learn and take things Owl Puke runs from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. apart,” said Krissy Rowan, former director of com14. The owl program is free with museum admismunications for the Washington County Museum sion. V Aug. 9 COURTESY PHOTO Owl pellets contain all sorts of tiny body parts from an owl’s prey. Children will be able to dissect pellets at a Washington County Museum program. THIS WEEK za, 150 E. Main St. THEATER l Bag&Baggage theatre company presents Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” with an all-female cast. 7:30 p.m. Tom Hughes Civic Center Pla- AUG. 9, 16, 23 AND 30 FREE CONCERT l There will be free Friday night concerts in North Plains’ Jessie Mayes Community Park, 30975 N.W. Commercial St. Aug. 2, the Corey Mitchell Project will play; Aug. 9, the Garlic Fest Out West stage will be jamming all night; Aug. 16, Sambafeat will groove; Aug. 23 Responsible Party will serenade the crowd; Aug. 30, the Garcia Birthday Band will have everyone dancing. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. crafts vendors, and all things garlic. Noon to 11 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and to 7 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday. AUG. 10-11 AIR SHOW l Oregon Miniature Aircraft Squadron will host an RC airshow and food drive at the flying fields in Forest Grove, 46100 N.W. Strohmayer Road. Amateur to expert aircraft and watercraft demonstrations. Swap meet and raffle. Bring a can of food for the Oregon Food Bank. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit omas-rc.org. AUG. 9 AUG. 12-16 FILM CLUB l The Foreign or Independent Library Movie (F.I.L.M.) group meets the second Friday each month at the Main Library, 2850 Brookwood Parkway. A short film will screen at 5:45 p.m., followed by a meeting. Call 503-615-6500 for more information. MUSEUM l The Washington County Museum will host a week-long camp for girls interested in exploring engineering careers, leadership skills, goal setting and underwater robotics technology. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. AUG. 9-11 GARLIC FESTIVAL l In downtown North Plains it’s “Chic to Reek.” Head to the garlic festival for live music, arts and AUG. 13 AUG. 14 AUG. 16 OWL CLASS l Owl pellets are masses of bone, teeth, hair, feathers and exoskeletons of various animals preyed upon by raptors, or birds of prey. Learn about raptors and dissect a pellet. Washington County Museum. 1 to 2 p.m. $6 for adults; $4 for youth, seniors, students and active military. OPEN MIC l Open mic night at Influence Music Hall, 135 SE 3rd Ave., Hillsboro. Bring an instrument and your voice. 7 p.m. FAMILY THEATER l Theater Performance with Kevin Muir, director of Alice in Mathland, and his crew will get the crowd laughing with their show. North Plains Library. 1 p.m. OUTDOOR FILM l Disney’s “The Love Bug” will screen outside in Cornelius’ Harleman Park, 795 S. Heather St. at 8:30 p.m. AUG. 15 CONCERT l Head to Hillsboro’s Shute Park, 953 S.E. Maple St. for a free concert. Norman Sylvester’s rockin’ blues will get the crowd dancing. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. POETRY NIGHT l Poetry lovers ART NIGHT l Head to the Wal- gather every month for good verse and conversation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St. ters Cultural Arts Center for a family art night. Create projects using a variety of mediums such as clay and paint. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. AUG. 19-24 AUG. 21 BILINGUAL MUSIC l Yearly edu- cational Bilingual Musical Theatre CAMP at HART Theatre. 2 to 5 p.m. Two free performances of “Alice Meets Dracula in the Old West.” Friday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. at Hart Theatre, 185 S.E. Washington St. Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. at Beaverton Community Center. Contact Cyndi Turtledove at 503-6176986 or [email protected]. AUG. 20 QUILT CLUB l Quilter Kathy Lindell of DuPont, Wash., will be presenting a lecture and trunk show. See her work at www.eaglesnestdesigns.com. 6:45 to 9 p.m. Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Cornelius Pass Business Park, 2038 N.W. Aloclek Dr. #202, Hillsboro. Free. LECTURE l The Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main By STEPHANIE HAUGEN The Hillsboro Tribune • Nine all-out-amazing new homes • Dream-worthy designs guaranteed to WOW you • Innovations like you’ve never seen before • Best new designer trends • Gorgeous views overlooking the Lake Oswego hills • Food and LIVE MUSIC with Tyler Stenson - Mon., Aug. 12 Jason Okamoto - Wed., Aug. 14 In the words of Merle Haggard, “it’s peach pickin’ time in Georgia; it’s peach pickin’ time in Tennessee.” It’s also peach picking time in Oregon. Gather up the family and head to a local u-pick peach farm to gather barrels of the tender and delicious fruit. It’s time for canned peaches, cobblers, pies, chutney — and even pickled peaches and peach butter. ■ Jossy Farms, 31965 N.W. Beach Road in Hillsboro. Open for Red Haven and Blazing Star peaches. Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for u-pick. Call 503647-5234 before heading out to make sure they’re open. $1 per pound. HOUSE HIGHLIGHT Cuvée by Elite Development Northwest, LLC Builder: Jamie Harris and Natalie Long | Architect: Brian Tolstedt Interior Design: Allen Design Group 5,350 sq. ft. • 4 bedrooms • 4.5 baths An entertainer's dream with not so common living areas extending into beautiful outdoor living spaces. Guests can relax by the fire and expansive waterfall outdoors before retiring to their own private wing of suites. The views are impressive, especially while lounging next to the massive lodge style fireplace under the hand hewn timber trusses, both of which would make any man feel like the king of his castle. The two story wine room is something to be admired from different rooms and levels in the house. Soaring bookcases in the library serve as the perfect entrance to a spa like master bedroom. CONCERT l Head to Hillsboro’s Shute Park for a free concert with mariachi musician Edna Vasquez. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ■ Grossen Peaches, 23990 N.W. Grossen Drive in Hillsboro. Open for Red Haven upick peaches 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 503-647-0005 for more information. $1 per pound. ■ Bays Farm, 14550 N.W. Bays Drive in Banks. Open for u-pick peaches and nectarines with different varieties ripening throughout August. Usually open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 503-324-0261 for more information and to make sure they’re open. $1 per pound. ■ Duyck’s Peachy Pig Farm, 34840 S.W. Johnson School Road in Cornelius. Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Call 503-357-3570 for more information. $2 per pound for u-pick, $3 per pound for ready picked. Enjoy all the fun of Oaks Amusement Park for less with weekday discounts all summer long! Visit www.oakspark.com for all the deals! 2.00 OFF 503-233-5777 7805 SE Oaks Park Way Portland, OR 97202 Save $2 off admission to the Street of Dreams when you present this coupon. July 27 – August 25, 2013 • West Linn Tickets: StreetOfDreamsPDX.com RICK’S CUSTOM FENCING & DECKING www.RicksFencing.com Presented by: 427129.080913 Valid Monday – Friday only. One coupon per person. Redeemable at the Street of Dreams ticket office only. Offer expires 8/23/13. AUG. 22 Summer SPECIAL SAVINGS $ MUSEUM l From 1 to 2 p.m., learn about the first residents of Washington County, the Atfalati-Kalapuya. Learn how they dressed, what they ate and where they lived. Make and play a stick game, handle furs, stone tools, and try your hand at a traditional craft. Best suited for ages 8 to 12. From 2 to 3 p.m., John Fervia, a member of the Tualatin Riverkeepers, will discuss the history of the Tualatin River and the revival of what was once Oregon’s most polluted river. Washington County Museum. Admission is $6 for adults; $4 for youth, seniors, students, and active military. Peaches are here — pick locally Are You Ready to be Wowed? The NW Natural Street of Dreams is ready to WOW you with: St. in Hillsboro, Spoken Word Lecture Series brings writer and master storyteller Anne Rutherford, who will share her own version of Pacific Northwest folklore told by her alter ego, Clementine Ryder. Free. 7 p.m. 425792.061213 AUG. 2-3, 8-10, 15-17 NEXT WEEK NEWS A9 The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, August 9, 2013 arts&ENTERTAINMENT Classic Shakespeare remade in Hillsboro T ake “Julius Caesar,” one of Shakespeare’s best known and most often performed plays. Mess with the script — move things around, add new dialogue, condense from the original five to only two acts. Cast the show entirely with women, stage it in the round, outdoors — in Oregon. What could go wrong? Probably a lot, but in Scott Palmer’s remarkable staging of “Julius Caesar” for Hillsboro’s Bag and Baggage — nothing! Palmer’s approach to the play goes well beyond “adaptation.” His casting, costumes (wonderfully timeless creations by costume designer Melissa Heller), staging and If you go Bag&Baggage’s production of “Julius Caesar” runs through Aug. script work together to reimag- 17 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on ine the play into a powerful and Thursday, Friday and Saturday. cohesive story that breathes new life into what can be a mind-numbing maze of plots Jacques gives Cassius a sly and and characters. The dry, manipulative persona that fits sneaky Roman patricians well with Caesar’s perception skulking around the Forum in of his enemy. Clara Hillier as togas and sandals have been the third prong, Casca, offers a stripped to their barbaric esstrong, clear voice and superb sence — a tribe of earthy, wild- acting in a physically demandhaired warriors passionately ing role. defending their vision of Stephanie Leppert brings to Rome’s greatness. the role of Brutus’ wife Portia Cyndi Rhoads plays the exat least as much power as any panded role of Julius Caesar as of her “male” colleagues. a compelling, but somewhat de- Cassie Greer plays Caesar’s lusional leader who has begun staunchest supporter, Marc to believe his own press. ReAntony, with a combination of becca Ridenour as Caesar’s sincere love for his leader and COURTESY PHOTO: CASEY CAMPBELL PHOTOGRAPHY closest friend, Brutus, perfectly a sophisticated political acuCassie Greer as Mark Antony challenges Clara Hillier as Casca while conspirators watch in Bag&Baggage captures the character’s angst men. She especially shines in Productions’ “Julius Caesar.” at being forced to choose prinCaesar’s funeral eulogy. ciple over affection. The second The minimalist set effectiveprong of the triumvirate of asly utilizes not only the area en- the plains of Philippi. women, “Julius Caesar” delivA longer version of this resassins, Cassius (Arianne circled by the audience, but the In the hands of this astonish- ers an entertaining and view appears at westsidetheJacques), provides a powerful entire Civic Center Plaza, to ing ensemble of “kick ass” thought-provoking evening. atrereviews.blogspot.com. contrast to Brutus’ purity — recreate the Roman Forum and LOWER PRICES: TICKETS, CONCESSIONS & 3D! Baseline & N. 26th Ave. Online Ticket Sales At ActVTheaters.com For 8/9–8/15, 503-844-8732 * = No Passes [No Show Tuesday] Top 10: #1 THX CERTIFIED BIG SCREEN * R A remote control pilot lines up his model of a World War II-era P-51 Mustang during last year’s RadioControlled Modelers Air Show. 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Acrobatic planes will dive, spin and do tricks. “We can do more stunts than regular planes because we don’t have a pilot in there that would pass out from the tricks we do,” said Noel. There are also the “crowd pleasers,” such as helicopters, Noel said. And miniature floatplanes will take off and land in the pond. In addition to aircraft, the show features scaled-down boats, which motor around the pond. And one club member sets up a scene from a German war zone, with model tanks driving around on it. The show is held on the Oregon Miniature Aircraft Squadron Flying Field at Lewis Farm on Northwest Strohmayer Road in Forest Grove, which includes a 35-foot by 450-foot paved runway, a six-acre lake, a clubhouse and a boat launch. A picnic area allows spectators to enjoy lunch with the show. Another addition to the two-day event is a food drive for the Oregon Food Bank. Attendees are encouraged to bring healthy, nonperishable food donations. “This makes us more a part of the community,” said If you go Noel. “Why ■ 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday wouldn’t we take advanand Sunday, tage of this August 10 and opportunity? 11 ■ 46100 N.W. It’s a way for Strohmayer us to lend a Road, Forest helping Grove hand.” ■ Admission: To raise Free, with sugfunds for gested parking their own donation of $5 club, a readyper car to-fly airplane will be raffled the first day and a build-your-own airplane kit will be raffled the second. Raffle profits offset costs related to the event, said Noel, who expects about 700 people to attend. “It’s a hobby for all ages. We’d like to see more kids involved,” said Noel. “It’s like a video game, but with the consequences. I think that’s good because it teaches more responsibility. 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Noel is the public relations director for Oregon Miniature Aircraft Squadron, a hobby club with more than 50 members, ages 14 to 80. Most are local. While that crash was an accident, this year, for the first time, the air show is adding an aerial combat segment, where planes will crash into each other on purpose. 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It has nothing to do with anything but politics,” said Starr, who represents Senate District 15 and is up for re-election in 2014. Erickson said he has been active in the Washington County Democratic Party since moving to Hillsboro eight years ago. He is a Democratic precinct committee officer and regularly attends monthly meetings of the Democratic Party of Washington County. Erickson said he has also worked on the cam- paigns of numerous Democratic candidates, including the campaigns of Ben Unger and Joe Gallegos, who were elected to the Oregon House of Representatives last year. Erickson also said he consulted with the Senate Democratic Leadership Fund before filing the complaint. The fund, which works to elect Democrats to the Oregon Senate, announced the complaint in a press release on Aug. 1. But Erickson said he did not file the complaint for partisan purposes. “I’m a pretty ethical guy. When people play fast and loose with the public’s money, that bothers me,” said Erickson. Starr is a self-employed public affairs. He has served in the Oregon Legislature since 1999, when he was elected to the Oregon House from Hillsboro. He was elected to the State Senate in 2002 and is currently vicechair of the Senate Business & Transportation Committee and sits on the Senate Rules Committee. According to Erickson’s complaint, the day after the 2013 Oregon Legislature ended, Starr emailed a fundraising letter to people who agreed with his position in opposition to gun control. HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: DOUG BURKHARDT “Thank you for writing to me (and other legislators) in de- State Sen. Bruce Starr (standing), seen here at a recent town hall event in Hillsboro, believes charges about fense of our 2nd Amendment election law violations are politically motivated. rights this session,” the letter began. whether to investigate the com- ers. Eyre and Gallegos defeated “I believe this violates the plaint, or when the investigaThe Democratic Party tar- Lindsay, helping the Democrats state’s election laws and shows tion must be completed. geted House District 29 and take control of the Oregon a lack of integrity and respect Washington County has House District 30 in the 2012 House. for ensuring that taxpayer grown increasingly more Dem- elections. At the time, District Although no Democrat has money is not used for personal ocratic over time. It now has 29 was held by Republican Ka- yet announced to compete or campaign benefit,” Erickson 111,469 registered Democrats tie Eyre and District 30 was against Starr, Erickson said he wrote in his complaint. and 86,206 registered Republi- held by Republican Shawn has heard that several candiThere is no deadline for the cans. The third largest catego- Lindsay. In the general elec- dates are considering entering Elections Division to decide ry is 70,847 non-affiliated vot- tion, Democrat Unger defeated the race. Wyden: Chairs energy, natural resources committee County and the Port of Portland. Wyden pointed out that the county is home to companies, including Intel, that rely on being able to ship their products around the world. He asked members of the Washington and Clackamas county commissions in attendance to stand, noting that they are working to raise more revenue for road projects. Both commissions are currently discussing imposing a motor vehicle registration fee of up to $34 a vehicle for such work. “Sherwood used to be a little hamlet and Highway 217 used to be a surface street. A lot has changed since then,” said Wyden, who promised to look for new sources of federal trans- portation funds, including incentives for private investments. In response to a question from the audience, Wyden also talked about the national issue he is most closely identified with these days: the sweeping domestic surveillance programs run by the National Security Agency. As a member of the Select Committee on Intelligence, Wyden has been a longtime critic of such programs, although he has been prohibited from discussing them in detail. But now that former NSA consultant Edward Snowden has revealed them, pressure is building on Congress to restrict them. Wyden predicted that Congress will soon act to scale back the programs to the original intent of the Patriot Act that authorized them. He 437433.072413 971-238-2478 To receive a 25% discount use the coupon code “TRIBUNE” when registering on line. BlackstoneGunSafety.com Hillsboro attorney gets nod for Judge Nachtigal’s job By NANCY TOWNSLEY The Hillsboro Tribune Oregon Gov. 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Nachtigal’s retirement takes effect Sept. 1. “Rick Menchaca’s life and career have been marked by service to the public — as an airman and veteran, as a lawyer, and now in his new role as a circuit court judge,” said Kitzhaber. “His diverse practice background will make him an effective judge who understands the importance of the rule of law, while his personal background will make him a compassionate and fair judge who understands how the court can shape the lives of the people who appear before it.” Born and raised in Oregon, Menchaca graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s degree in political sciMENCHACA ence. He received a doctor of jurisprudence degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan. Menchaca has worked as a criminal defense attorney in Washington County as a public defender and in private practice, handling all types of criminal and juvenile cases. He has also handled civil cases — including family law matters — for a private firm, and insurance defense cases in-house for an insurance company. OREGON PUBLIC NOTICES 503-357-8612 Over 15 years experience Locally owned Since 2011, he has operated his own general law office in Hillsboro, working on a mix of civil, criminal and family law cases. “I applied for [the position] in April and was very fortunate to get it,” Menchaca, 43, said last Thursday, adding that after his appointment takes effect in September he’ll be a fulltime circuit court judge. “I’m in the middle of winding down my practice,” he said. Menchaca is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in Operation Desert Shield/Storm and completing a tour of duty at the Pentagon. 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Saturday, August 10th in Beaverton Class will start at 9:00 am You must pre-register to reserve your seat. said the act required the surveillance be in support of specific investigations, not simply the mass accumulation of all available telephone and Internet communications. “As the terror alert over the weekend proved, the world is a dangerous place,” Wyden said. “But to paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, those who are willing to trade liberty for security don’t deserve either.” Wyden was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996, replacing Bob Packwood in a special election. He was re-elected in 1998, 2004 and 2010. Before that, Wyden represented Oregon’s Third Congressional District from 1981 to 1996. Wyden currently chairs the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Always in your newspaper and online. www.publicnoticeoregon.com A SERVICE OF THE OREGON NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION 425704.053013 ■ From page A1 The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, August 9, 2013 Apartments: Construction rate goes in cycles ■ From page A1 “There are twice as many units under construction as there are units that have recently been completed. In addition, there are almost three times as many units proposed as recently completed,” said Barry. But Barry believes there’s no reason to worry the market is getting over-saturated. Despite the flurry of activity, apartment construction in the region is actually below historic levels. In fact, much of it is simply compensating for the lack of activity during the Great Recession. And demand will continue to grow, Barry said, noting the population of the region is predicted to grow by 25,000 to 30,000 people a year for the foreseeable future. “Apartment construction came to a virtual halt a few years ago. The construction that’s under way now is just beginning to address the demand that has built up since then,” said Barry. According to Barry, the lack of new construction allowed vacancy rates to fall to the point where rents could be raised high enough to finance the new projects. There are around 265,000 multi-family units in the region. The vacancy rate is currently 3.6 percent, Barry said, compared to 5 percent in a balanced market. That equates to a shortage of 3,750 units — enough to convince lenders it is time to invest. “Financing is available again and developers are getting back into the market,” said Barry. Barry tracks apartment construction in the region closely and publishes his findings every quarter in the online “Barry Apartment Report.” The most recent one, dated for spring 2013, lists 51 apartment buildings either under construction or recently completed in the region. Despite the activity in Hillsboro, most of those projects — 36 — are in Portland. To a certain extent, the Portland numbers are a little misleading, however. Many of those projects have far fewer units than the largest ones in the region, which are located in suburban Clark and Washington counties. For example, The Reserve in Vancouver has 418 units. The Terrene at the Grove in Wilsonville has 288 units. And The Jones — another Hillsboro project near Orenco — has 193 units. In contrast, many of the apartment buildings under construction in Portland have less than 50 units. One, The Sherm, at 1101 S.E. Sherman St., has just 12. But the sheer number of NEWS A11 The Platform 14 apartments have been completed and are now open. HILLSBORO TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO projects in Portland means that most apartment units are, in fact, being built in the city. More than half the permits issued last year — 1,739 — were for projects in Portland. Barry said that should be no surprise. U.S. Census data shows that young people are flocking to cities. They are overwhelmingly drawn to apartments instead of houses, which cost more to rent and operate. “For a long time, many more apartments were being built in Washington and Clackamas counties. Now it’s Multnomah County, and specifically Portland,” said Barry. But the market is still hot in Hillsboro because of the large number of new jobs being created by big employers such as Intel. Its recent expansion projects have created a base of long-term construction jobs in the city, and the promise of sup- port and spinoff jobs when finished. Barry expects apartment construction to continue increasing in coming years, especially in Portland. But even then, it could take a long time to match or exceed historic highs. Figures compiled by Barry show that apartment construction goes in cycles related to the economy, with highs in good times followed by lows during bad times. Previous high numbers of apartment permits include 6,806 in 1990, 6,652 in 1995, and 5,266 in 2003. Lows include 2,539 in 1992, 2,724 in 2003, and 1,007 in 2009. The 3,333 issued in 2012 is just about average for the last 10 years. “I expect it to go higher in the future, but there’s still a long way it could go if the economy and housing market continues recovering,” Barry said. Protesters want to put brakes on area’s new transit projects Measure would require voter approval before light rail, bus routes can proceed By GEOFF PURSINGER Pamplin Media Group 408554.121812 Tigard residents may be asked to approve a ballot measure next March to require a public vote on the transit elements of the Southwest Corridor Plan. The plan’s steering committee approved studying both a light rail and bus rapid transit line from Portland to Tualatin last week. The new line would be in addition to improved pedestrian and bicycle connections called for in the plan between Portland and Sherwood. Washington County is participating in the process, which is being overseen by Metro, the elected regional government in change of transportation planning. But activists in Tigard are already going door-to-door gathering signatures for a potential ballot measure that could stop both light rail and bus rapid transit from coming to town without public approval. If the group can gather 4,122 valid signatures of Tigard voters by late September, the measure could appear on special election ballots in March. Total costs for a light rail line from Portland to Tualatin is currently estimated at $2.4 billion. Bus rapid transit — which includes dedicated lanes for buses for at least a portion of the line — would be 50 to 80 percent of that cost, depending on its route. “I’ve got a lot of questions about the economics of the project,” said Art Crino, a retired Tigard engineer and cochief petitioner. “I’ve lived in Tigard since 1966, and think people have a right to vote on something like this.” Crino and the other activists are counting on the support of Tigard residents such as Andy Bergman, who lives near Hall Boulevard. “I am against any kind of high-capacity transit coming — Andy Bergman, down Hall Tigard resident Boulevard into a community that is already well established,” he said. “They don’t want it. They don’t need it.” It’s the second try for proponents of the measure. A similar attempt in 2012 fell just 46 voters shy of making it onto the ballot. That measure would have stopped any money being spent on light rail without voter approval. “I am against any kind of high-capacity transit coming down Hall Boulevard into a community that is already well established.” In its place, the city put forth its own referendum, which passed overwhelmingly, saying it would not increase taxes and fees to pay for light rail without a vote of the people. This time, activists are broadening their scope. If approved, the proposed ballot measure would require that voters see a total cost of building either light rail or bus rapid transit, the exact amount of road capacity taken away by the transit corridor within five miles of Tigard, and what increase in housing density is expected before they vote. Proponents of the measure claim they aren’t anti-transit, but want to make sure voters get to decide for themselves what taxpayer money is spent on. Those behind the petition drive have the support of some of the activists who have been attempting to prevent the Portland to Milwaukie light rail line from being extended into Clackamas County. They have not been able to stop the project so far. Jim Redden contributed to this story. Help people in need by donating blood today! PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER ONSTOTT Art Crino, a retired Tigard engineer, took to the streets last year to protest the Clackamas rail line. He wants transit expansion to be put to a vote of the people. A12 NEWS The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, August 9, 2013 TRIMET PUNCHES TICKET TO FUTURE Foes say price tag for electronic fare system is too high By JIM REDDEN The Hillsboro Tribune TriMet riders will have more options for paying their fares in their future. They still will be able to pay cash on buses and at light-rail vending machines, but they also will be able to pay with apps on their smartphones, TriMet-issued smartcards, and bank cards with embedded chips. “We’re always looking for ways to improve the transit experience, and I know that simple conveniences like mobile ticketing make a big difference for our riders,” said TriMet General Manager Neil McFarlane. At least that’s the concept approved by the TriMet Board of Directors in October 2012. Called the Electronic Fare Project, its goal is to use the latest consumer technology to make purchasing and using passes more convenient. The board is expected to approve soliciting bids for the project — which is estimated to cost as much as $30 million — this August or September. But the union representing most TriMet employees has blasted the plan. In an open letter on July 25, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757 questioned whether the agency could afford it, noting that ridership has dropped because of fare increases and service cuts. The union also said the plan’s costs already are out of control, saying the estimate has grown from $13 million to $20 million to $30 million over time. “Sure, some passengers might enjoy using the latest technology, but does this new fare collection system really make fiscal sense, particularly when it appears management is having a tough time determining what the final cost of the project will be?” questioned ATU 757 President Bruce Hansen. TriMet said the cost estimates have been updated as more research has been conducted. The upfront costs will be financed with general fund revenues, including fares and Expires 8/31/13 TriMet hopes giving riders more options for buying fares will reduce the use of its problemprone vending machines, like this one (left) in downtown Portland. In the future, TriMet plans to sells reloadable “tap cards” to riders at retail outlets including the ticket office (below) at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland. PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP PHOTOS: JAMIE VALDEZ payroll taxes. TriMet said the project eventually will pay for itself by reducing fare evasions and the cost of handling all the cash the agency now receives. A pilot project to evaluate the new components will begin when the Portland-Milwaukie light rail line opens in September 2015. The entire system is scheduled to be implemented by 2018. FOREST GROVE VAC & SEW 409597.092112 UI"WFr'PSFTU(SPWFr )JMMTCPSP -PDBUJPO/PX Open Sunday /PPOm Call 503.866.3747 or visit www.sunsetcomputer.net BIRTHS May 28, 2013 Tenley June Clark Jaime and Christopher Clark of Hillsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Tenley. June 12, 2013 Elijah Jack Hamelman Cassie and William Hamelman of Hillsboro announce the birth of their son, Elijah. May 30, 2013 Julian Issac Cisneros Sonia Lua and Jorge Cisneros of Hillsboro announce the birth of their son, Julian. June 14, 2013 Sergio Guzman Nauarro Teresa Navarro and Juan Guzman of Hillsboro announce the birth of their son, Sergio. June 1, 2013 Madalynn Joyce Roush Rachel Roush of North Plains announces the birth of her daughter, Madalynn. June 1, 2013 Alakai Mateo Solorio Michelle and J. Alejandro Solorio of Hillsboro announce the birth of their son, Alakai. June 6, 2013 Emely Sayago Mayra Olaya and Jose Sayaga of Hillsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Emely. June 7, 2013 Luna Rose Miller Shelby and Luke Miller of Hillsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Luna. June 8, 2013 Ella Rose Stead Michele and Michael Stead of Hillsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Ella. June 8, 2013 Aurora Lynnae Dunlap Lora and Andrew Dunlap of Hillsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Aurora. June 10, 2013 Akshal Reddy Kayam Chenchu Keerthi Motla and Niranjan Reddy Kayam of Hillsboro announce the birth of their son, Akshal. 437452.080913 TriMet officials said the current system for buying passes uses 19th-century technology — cash and paper. By cash, they also mean credit and debit cards. Fare boxes on buses exchange cash for passes. Vending machines on light-rail stations take credit and debit cards and issue passes. More than 130 retailers currently sell passes, including Albertson’s, Fred Residents might be willing to pay for maintenance For fast cash! June 16, 2013 Sofiya Louise Rascon Delia Rascon of Hillsboro announces the birth of her daughter, Sofiya. June 16, 2013 Laura Gamez Ochoa Laura Ochoa and Carlos Gamez of Hillsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Laura. June 16, 2013 Santiago Noe Interian Chable Maria Chable Uh and Lius Interian of Hillsboro announce the birth of their son, Santiago. 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In the DHM telephone survey of 400 randomly selected residents, when asked to pick their top transportation priori- “We’re always looking for ways to improve the transit experience, and I know that simple conveniences like mobile ticketing make a big difference for our riders.” — Neil McFarlane, TriMet general manager Such cards also would allow low-income riders to received discounts that are now beyond their reach. For example, a $100 monthly pass allows unlimited rides and transfers for a full month. But many low-income riders don’t have that much money to spare. They can easily spend more than $100 a month by riding every day, however. A smartcard could track their spending and allow them to ride free once they spend $100 within a month. And, TriMet officials noted, customers would still be allowed to use cash if they prefer. ty, 65 percent of respondents gave the highest rating to the statement, “Maintain existing roads and highways.” In the Westside Voices survey, 79 percent of respondents chose “Maintain existing roads and highways” as their top priority. Many respondents also said they would support a motor vehicle registration fee to help pay maintenance costs, although some said taxes were already too high. More information on a potential vehicle registration fee can be found at co.washington. or.us/vrf. — Jim Redden PROPANE Now accepting new patients for consultations and sleep studies. June 25, 2013 Jose Julian Vazquez Pardo Cristina Pardo and Lauro Vazquez of Hillsboro announce the birth of their son, Jose. 1.39 $ 9 Gallon* June 26, 2013 Sacramento Torres III Madalena Guizar and Sacremento Torres of Hillsboro announce the birth of their son, Sacramento. 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And apps are being developed that allow smartphones to be used like cards. The phones are tapped on special readers instead of being swiped like a bank or gift card. And, in fact, cards with embedded chips are now designed to be tapped, too. TriMet officials said such technologies offer benefits for riders. Instead of having to buy passes every day, week or month, riders could buy their own TriMet-issued reloadable tap card. Such a card would protect riders who lose them. Now, if a paper pass is lost, all of the remaining value is lost, too. But riders who lose their cards could notify TriMet and the balance would be transferred to a new card. Surveys indicate roads a high priority Across from Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 439095.060613 June 10, 2013 Mazen S. Alsunbul Rhada Boujlil and Saad Alsunbul of Hillsboro announce the birth of their son, Mazen. June 15, 2013 Gia Marie Brawley Tara Miller and Anthony Brawley of Hillsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Gia. choose taking transit instead of driving cars. Multnomah County has a higher percentage of low-income riders than the other two counties, however. Twenty-nine percent of Multnomah County riders live in households that make less than $40,000 a year, compared to 21 percent in Washington County and 22 percent in Clackamas County. TriMet says its recently created 14-member Transit Equity and Access Advisory Committee is expected to provide feedback on how low-income riders can take advantage of the new payment options. 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The TriMet board wants to leapfrog over the current technologies, however, and design a system with more options. To accomplish this, the board already has entered into a fiveyear, $2.4 million contract with CH2M Hill consulting firm to develop bid requirements for what could be the most advanced system of its kind and implement it. But is the average rider ready and willing to embrace these options? TriMet officials believe the answer is yes. They point to the results of a 2010 demographic survey that shows TriMet riders tend to be younger, better educated, and earn more money than either the general population or non-riders. These are the kinds of people most likely to use the additional options, TriMet claims. And, according to the survey, 84 percent of riders said they choose to take TriMet. A full 80 percent said they ride TriMet, even though they have a car. Only 16 percent said they are dependent on TriMet because they have no car or cannot drive. McFarlane said TriMet must keep giving riders reasons to 0686.071812 HILLSBORO VAC & SEW 437431.072413 TriMet riders are tech-savvy news A13 The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, August 9, 2013 Obituaries Myrna L. Swartwood Services have been held for Myrna Lucille Swartwood, 77, of Cove Orchard, who died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. She was born May 2, 1936, in Hillsboro, to Howard and Vern “Bunny” (Bennett) Rice. She married John Swartwood in 1953 in the Hillsboro Foursquare Church. She was preceded in death POLICELOG JULY 25 n Employees of the Target in the 18100 block of N.W. Evergreen Parkway, reported the theft of a camera. n A car was keyed in the 600 block of S.E. 28th Place. JULY 26 n Beer was stolen from Hanks Thriftway in the 600 block of S.E. Baseline Street. n Someone shot out a window with a BB gun in the 500 block of S.E. 15th Avenue. n In the 200 block of E. Main Street, officers responded to a burglary in progress. The front glass door of the Hillsboro Music Company was smashed and multiple guitars and an accordion were stolen. Witnesses described several suspects that ran from the store as well as a potential getaway vehicle. Officers attempted to track suspects with a police dog. JULY 27 n A window was shot out with a BB gun in the 500 block of S.E. 15th Avenue. JULY 28 n A vehicle window was broken out in the 6100 block of S.E. Chesney Street. n There were non-injury traffic crashes near the intersection of Cornelius Pass Road and Highway 26, and in the 18000 block of NW Evergreen Parkway. n A 59-year-old man was trespassed from Albertson’s in by her parents, Howard and Vern “Bunny” Rice; daughter, Sharon L. Swartwood; son-inlaw, Ken R. Severson; and nephew, Verne Wayne Rice. Survivors include her husband, John Swartwood of the family home in Cove Orchard; five children, Debbie Holloway, John Swartwood and Mary Messner of Yamhill, Teresa Severson of Cove Orchard, and Elizabeth Snyder of McMinnville; brother, Verne Rice of Cornelius; eight grandchil- dren; and two great-grandchildren. Beatrice F. Barnett Services have been held for Beatrice Fern Barnett, 75, of Forest Grove, who died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. She was born Feb. 13, 1938, in Riverside, Calif., to Osmond and Sylvia (Arnce) Henry. She married Harold Barnett in 1953 in Walla Walla, Wash. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, in 2003; parents, Osmond and Sylvia Henry; daughter, Sherry Wenger; and sister, June Kersleke. Survivors include her sons, David Barnett of Lebanon, Ore., Anthony Barnett of Hillsboro, Lawrence Barnett of Lebanon, Penn. and Kelly Barnett of Bay City; twenty grandchildren; great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Market, museum lose key personnel the 800 block of N.E. 25th Avenue. n Employees of Target in the 2200 block of S.E. Tualatin Valley Highway called to report the theft of a comforter. JULY 29 n Two bricks were thrown through a car window in the 300 block of N.E. 37th Avenue. n A garbage can was stolen from the 600 block of S.E. Sixth Avenue. n A 1990s Nissan was stolen from the 7000 block of S.E. Augusta Lane. n A UPS package was stolen from the 2800 block of N.W. Adagio Way. n A man walked out of Radio Shack in the 500 block of 10th Avenue with a Bluetooth speaker. n A bike was stolen from the front yard in the 100 block of N.W. Jackson Street. n A 20-year-old woman was arrested on a warrant in the 18500 block of N.W. Red Wing Way. JULY 30 n An unknown suspect was using someone’s Social Security number to access and alter the victim’s Verizon account. n There were non-injury traffic accidents near the intersections of 185th Avenue and Baseline Street, and 17th Avenue and Sunrise, and in the 1200 block of N.E. 25th Avenue, the 1200 block of N.E. 48th Avenue, and the 1500 block of N.E. Hyde Street. n In the 300 block of S.E. Third Avenue, a stolen bike was recovered. n Graffiti was found in the 2600 block of N.E. Grant Street. n An unknown suspect kicked and damaged a vehicle parked near the intersection of S.E. 11th Avenue and S.E. Alder Street. n A hit-and-run was reported near the intersection of N.E. Cornell Road and N.W. 231st Avenue. n A woman reported an unknown suspect entered her vehicle in the 200 block of S. First Avenue. n Near the intersection of N.E. 28th Avenue and N.E. Parkwood Street, a traffic sign was run down. JULY 31 n Saws were stolen from the 2000 block of S.E. 44th Avenue. n Graffiti was found on a speed sign near the intersection of N.W. Evergreen Road and N.W. Stucki Avenue. AUG. 1 n Graffiti was found in the 1500 block of N.E. Grant Street and the 1600 block of S.E. Walnut Street. n Two cars parked near the intersection of Brookwood Parkway and Baseline Road were entered and unknown suspects stole personal items. AUG. 2 Erin Greene, Krissy Rowan leave their positions in July, August By NANCY TOWNSLEY and DOUG BURKHARDT The Hillsboro Tribune Two key positions in Hillsboro — one at the Washington County Museum and the other at the Hillsboro Farmers’ Market — have been vacated in the last two weeks. Krissy Rowan, director of communications for the museum, worked her last day Tuesday, according to an email she sent to the Hillsboro Tribune that afternoon. “Thank you for all the ink you have given to the museum in the past year,” Rowan wrote. “We have had great attendance since we opened on Nov. 17, 2012, here in Hillsboro.” Marcia Hale, director of guest operations and public programs, will fill in for Rowan while museum officials sort out their next move. “We’re taking a step back and evalROWAN uating things,” said Hale, who added Rowan had worked for the museum for a little over a year. “More than likely, we’ll eventually fill the position.” Signage for the museum went up on the building at 120 E. Main St. Tuesday, representing the completion of a project Rowan started, Hale added. Hale did not say why Rowan left the museum’s employ — only that “she has some exciting plans for herself.” Rowan could not be reached for comment before press time. In a second departure, Erin Greene, events coordinator for the Hillsboro Farmers’ Market, left her job July 24. An email that day from Laura Conroy, market manag- er, said Greene “is no longer with the company” and that inquiries should be directed to Conroy in the interim. GREENE On Wednesday, Conroy said she could not comment about why Greene left. “Per our employment policy, I can’t comment on that,” she said. Conroy also declined to respond when asked whether someone new would be hired to fill the events coordinator position. In recent months, Greene wrote a series of articles about the market for the Hillsboro Tribune. She could not be reached for comment before press time Tuesday. donelson-fir laWn &AMILYOWNEDs&AMILYOPERATEDs&AMILYFOCUSED Offering full service burial and cremation. D &V uyck anDeHey FUNERAL HOME Owners & Operators Aaron & Elizabeth “VanDeHey” Duyck Serving Washington County n A vehicle in the 2900 block of S.W. Cornelius Pass Road was keyed. 6ISITOURWEBSITEATWWWDVFUNERALHOMECOM 9456 NW Roy Rd. s&OREST'ROVEs Learn about the history and culture of Cuba. EXPLORE CUBA with Portland’s Chamber of Commerce K_\8i^lj 1070 West Main Hillsboro 503-640-2277 0594.071812 Felipe Santiago Dela Rosa, 81, of Hillsboro, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. He was born June 23, 1932, in the Philippines, to Pedro and Fausta (Santiago) Dela Rosa. He married Adela Yambot in 1954. They moved to Hillsboro in 1993. He worked for Epson in Hillsboro and was a self-employed watch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adela, in 2003; and son, Ricardo. He was survived by his children, Josie Bernardo of Pensacola, Flor., Rose Dela Rosa of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Evangeline Dela Rosa and Emely Dela Rosa of Hillsboro; eleven grandchildren; seventeen greatgrandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his companion Mila Tambule of Portland. Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives in Hillsboro is in charge of the arrangements. 3276426V01 0593.071812 Felipe S. Dela Rosa December 1-8, 2013 $3,899 per person/double occupancy Trip highlights: tOld Havana GC<8J<:8CC@DD<;@8K<CPN@K?8EP8;:FII<:K@FEJ% J8C<JG<IJFE%tTropicana ?8IM<IP9<IB<PG?FE<1 ,'*$)(+$(()' Caberet Show KL<8I>LJ8I>F9@KJtVinales Valley & Pinar Del Rio E<OKILE8;ELD9<IJ<:&:C8JJ1J@Q<:FCFI1$GIFF=J1* '(&(.&()*).-+)-M'(8I>F9@KJ )O) tGuanabacoa Museum $s$s$s$s$s$s$s$ ;LP:BM8E;<?<PFG<I8KFI18DI(&,&)'()01+/8D tHemingway’s Farm @e[ :FII<:K@FE;<8;C@E<1 DUEID tMorro Castle Interested? Find out more online at PORTLANDALLIANCE.COM/TRAVEL THE CHAMBER MAKES INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL HASSLE-FREE AND EASY. The Alliance visited Cuba in 2012. Trip participants pose in front of the Chamber of Commerce in Havana. 428191.080113 Funds raised will benefit the chamber’s small business scholarship program. A14 CLASSIFIEDS The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, August 9, 2013 Place your ad by calling (503) 620-SELL (7355) www.Community-Classif ieds.com Your Neighborhood Marketplace FOREST GROVE • HILLSBORO Classified Placement Information • CORNELIUS • GASTON • BANKS • H AP PY A DS WISH SOMEONE HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONGRATULATE NEW PARENTS TELL SOMEONE YOU LOVE THEM PUT YOUR HAPPY AD HERE PHONE (503) 620-7355 FOR ONLY $25 Call Sherry at Community Classifieds 503-546-0755 FAX (503) 620-3433 MAIL P.O. Box 22109 Portland, OR 97269 VISIT OUR OFFICE 6605 SE Lake Road Portland, OR 97222 Community-classifieds.com Publisher reserves the right to correctly classify, edit or reject any advertisement. Help Wanted DUMP TRUCK DRIVERS Minimum 2 years exp with CDL. Clean driving record. Top dollar paid for top experience. LOTS of work. (971) 216-0072 MANAGER Live-in night manager position for retirement center. 3 nights on/3 nights off. Apartment inc’l + all utils & TV service. 503-357-1540. NEED HELP WITH YOUR CLASSIFIED AD? Call Mindy! 503-546-0760 for ad rates, general information or help writing your ad in any one of our Community Newspaper Publications and get the RESULTS you want! mjohnson@ commnewspapers.com Help Wanted Corporate Applications Engineer, Sr. I. Synopsys, Inc./Hillsboro, OR: Multiple openings for Corporate Applications Engineer, Sr. I. Provide eng. support to diagnose, troubleshoot, & debug EDA or DFM tools; Req MS in CE/EE/CS or rel +6 mon exp in ASIC design. To apply, send resume to [email protected] indicating REQ#5491BR. EEO/AA STORAGE PROBLEMS?? Call Community Classifieds and place a Marketplace ad to sell your overstock items FAST -Reasonable Rates - Quality Readers -Quick Results Call (503) 620-7355 www.communityclassifieds.com Help Wanted [email protected] or to PO Box 747, Gresham, OR 97030. No phone calls, please. Loans Furniture/ Home Furnishings Miscellaneous for Sale John Davis Trucking in Battle Mountain, NV. Hiring CDL-A Drivers/ Mechanics/Welder. MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE. Call 866-635-2805 for application or www.jdt3d.net It is illegal for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver. For more information, call toll-free 1-877-FTC HELP. A public service message from Community Classifieds and the Federal Trade Commission. COUCH & CHAIR SET: ROTOTILLER: Manta w/accessories, $100. FLOOR JACK: Hydraulic, brand new in box, $50. 503-645-0170 or 503-708-1501. Help Wanted Sales Opportunities SALE DRIVERS: Looking for Job Security? Haney Truck Line, seeks CDL-A, hazmat, doubles required. Paid Dock bump, Benefits, Bonus program, Paid Vacation! CALL NOW! 1-888-414-4467. www.GOHANEY.com GORDON TRUCKINGCDL-A Drivers Needed! Dedicated and OTR Positions Now Open! $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS. Consistent Miles, Time Off! Full Benefits, 401k, EOE, Recruiters Available 7 days/week! 866-435-8590. Bikes, car & boat accessories, baja racers, toys, big screen TV & MORE!!! Only 60 days left! Quality antique furniture. Lots of misc glassware, clocks, pictures, etc. ATTENTION READERS Due to the quantity and variety of business opportunity listings we receive, it is impossible for us to verify every opportunity advertisement. Readers respond to business opportunity ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Bureau, 503-226-3981 or the Consumer Protection Agency, 503-378-4320, BEFORE investing any money. AL’S MOWERS Guaranteed used Gas, Hand & Electric mowers, & Chainsaws Tune-ups & Repair Trade-Ins Welcome! Call 503-771-7202 8828 SE Division Street 3-FAM GARAGE SALE SW PATTON ROAD SATURDAY, 8 - 5p Too much to list! -----------------Bring this ad, and get additional 40% Off!! -----------------6712 NE SANDY BLVD PONY EXPRESS ANTIQUES Stereo equipment speakers amp etc, ham shortwave antique radios vacuum tubes. Indigenous and tribal carvings and masks. Old signs and advertising. Beer memorabilia. Always buying Heathkit, Marantz, McIntosh, JBL, Altec, EV, dynaco, etc/ + unique collections/collectibles 503-244-6261 A P PAR E L / J EW E L R Y Tools, hshld, Christmas, baby clothes, 15’ Reinell boat, books, furn, E-bike. WE BUY GOLD Sterling Flatware -Silver-Pocket Watches HILLSBORO HUGE MULTI-FAMILY SALE 5891 SW RIVER ROAD FRI-SAT: 9-5 The Jewelry Buyer 20th N.E. Sandy PDX 503-239-6900 www.jewelrybuyerportland.com Clothes (kids-adult), kitchen items, lots of collectibles, movies, some antiques, high quality couch. Tables; 2 end, 1 coffee, 1 library. Belgian antique wardrobe closet (6½’-7’), tires (14-15), 100 gal fuel tank, ‘61 International dump truck & MORE! SANDY FLEA MARKET 211 NE Roberts Downtown Gresham Business Opportunities Lawnmowers GASTON: Bazaars/Flea Markets Help Wanted Job Opportunities www.centraltruckdrivingjobs.com YARD SALE FRI & SAT: 9am-2pm Corner of Strasburg & Kalex Lane COIN COLLECTOR Buys U.S. & foreign coins & small collections and accumulations. (503)407-7269 (503)545-6163 COMIC BOOKS WANTED Private collector seeks comics from the ‘40s-’70s. Appraisals given, cash pd. (503) 528-1297 FOREST GROVE: EVERYTHING MUST GO! FOUND: A great way to advertise!!!! Call Sherry at Community Classifieds, 503-546-0755 $250 For the Pair. Call for Details, 503-544-8257 Goebel figurines, jewelry, Christmas, tableware & wicker. & more! Photos at estatesale-finder.com Antiques/Collectibles Lost & Found Miscellaneous Wanted FOREST GROVE KAREN YOUNG ESTATE SALE GIFT SHOP LIQUIDATION 2317 GARDENIA (Signs from E St. and Goff Road) SAT-SUN: 9-3 WANTED: LIFE AGENTS; Earn $500 a Day; Great Agent Benefits; Commissions Paid Daily; Liberal Underwriting; Leads, Leads, Leads LIFE INSURANCE, LICENSE REQUIRED. Call 1-888-713-6020 PAINTER WANTED Minimum 3 years experience. Must have transportation and own hand painting tools. (503) 312-7573 Drivers - Whether you have experience or need training, we offer unbeatable career opportunities. Trainee, Company Driver, LEASE OPERATOR, LEASE TRAINERS (877)369-7104 SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES Help Wanted Job Opportunities NEWSPAPER INSERTER OPERATORS Seeking experienced Muller newspaper inserter operators for part-time positions at the Outlook in Gresham. These positions will be day-time, usually only one day a week, and will involve working 10-12 hours. Must be able to stand for long periods, and lift 30-pounds. Please send resumes to Paul Wagner, AND Vendors Wanted! Weekend, Weekly & Monthly Rates. Indoor Swap-meet with New, Used, Antiques, Crafts, Electronics, Movies, Books and much more! Open 5 days a week, Thurs through Mon, 10-am-8 pm. Come Join Us. Have your Yard/Garage Sale Here! 503-849-4819 M-Fri. 9:30-5 Sat 10-4 OLD MILL AT YAMHILL 140 W MAIN ST 24th MONTHLY FLEA MARKET SAT: August 10th & SUN: August 11th Inside/Outside Sales 10am-4pm Firewood/ Heating Supplies FIREWOOD, $195/cord & up. Oak $295+. Also 24’’ cut. Will deliver. (503) 359-4098 (503) 319-8852. Riding Mower, chipper, elect hoist, vintage mechanic shop cabinets & car stuff, furniture, doors, wood crafts, jewelry, award winning artist, Scentsy. 503-310-6573 *See us on Facebook ‘’The Old Mill at Yamhill Flea Market. H E L P WANTE D This Week’s Crossword Puzzle Festival/Kiosk Subscription Sales If you are outgoing, know how to sell and would like to introduce people to their community newspaper, this could be the job for you. Community Newspapers circulation department has an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to sell newspaper subscriptions at community festivals and kiosk in store locations. Regular part-time (primarily Friday, Saturday & Sunday). Hourly wage plus commission. Sales experience preferred. Provide own transportation & ability to lift up to 25lbs. Background check & drug screen required. Please submit resume to: [email protected] or fax to 503-546-0718. Code Enforcement and Community Service Officer City of Forest Grove The City of Forest Grove is accepting applications for the position of Code Enforcement and Community Service Officer; this is a full-time position represented by the Forest Grove Police Association; $3,538 - $4,304 per month plus excellent fringe benefit package. Generally initial placement will be made at Step 1 of the salary range. The Code Enforcement and Community Service Officer supports the administration of non-sworn police services and programs for the Police Department, including enforcing parking ordinances, issuing citations for code violations and nuisance abatement, and processing delinquent offenders; dealing with abandoned vehicles and pre-tow/post-tow notices; and performs duties in support of various department programs. Successful candidate will have the equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, at least one year of work experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position, a valid driver’s license and possession of LEDs certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months. Experience working in law enforcement environment and/or code enforcement experience preferred. Employment offer to selected candidate will be contingent on the results of a complete background investigation, drug screen, and driving record review. Obtain complete job announcement, including selection process details, and apply online at: www.forestgrove-or.gov. Appropriate documentation verifying veteran’s status must be submitted if claiming veteran’s preference. Application deadline is 5:00pm August 12, 2013. Equal Opportunity Employer. Across 1 “The Cloister and the Hearth” author 6 Major oil hub 11 Tito’s real name 15 Asked for milk 20 J.R.’s ma on “Dallas” 21 Cager Shaq 22 Monsieur’s gesture 24 Still in the game 25 Havana export 26 Florida town 27 Usher’s beat 28 Drive back 29 Antarctic penguin 31 Ancient Rome’s port 33 Verb preceder 34 -- Marie of “Lovergirl” 35 Hangs in there 37 Subatomic particle 39 I, to Wolfgang 41 Farm structure 42 Enlisted personnel 43 Outlaws 44 Bonsai’s land 46 251, to Nero 50 -- and don’ts 51 Ms. Fey 52 Big party 53 Misfortunes 57 Submarines 59 -- Hari (Garbo role) 60 Tows 61 Pushpin 62 Uses the door 63 Reveal 64 Barker, for instance 65 TGIF part 66 Mountain ridge 67 Leafy algae 68 Singer Bonnie -69 Finds (2 wds.) 72 Good buddy 73 Job for a body shop 74 Early life 75 “Forrest --” 76 Long journeys 79 Coca-Cola rival 80 Got ready 84 -- d’oeuvre 85 Filmdom’s Anouk -86 Intrigue 87 Source of iron 88 Gentle breeze 91 Cast a vote 92 Deli side order 93 Kind of ray 95 Before, to poets 96 A Great Lake 97 Sugar source 98 Nanny from abroad (2 wds.) 99 Freeway 101 Flax fabric 102 Manage for oneself 103 Hot pepper 104 Fjord port 105 Felt boots 106 What Hamlet smelled (2 wds.) 107 Ebenezer’s oath 108 Textile worker 109 -- Carlo 111 Baby buggy 112 Pueblo people Advertising Sales Rep PART-TIME The Pamplin Media Group is seeking an experienced outside sales representative for one of our monthly community newspapers. This is a part-time opportunity, ideal for the individual wanting or needing a flexible work schedule. This position is based in King City, and the selected candidate will sell newspaper advertising to an established customer base – calling on customers, creating sales plans, working with budgets, selling regular and special section advertising and more. They will also be responsible for new business development and growth within the sales territory. This person will work primarily with one of our monthly newspapers, but there are ample opportunities for cross-selling into our family of weekly and monthly newspapers. We’d like an individual with computer skills, great interpersonal skills, ability to meet deadlines and a drive to succeed. Reliable transportation and automotive nsurance are required. 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Robert -- -113 17 Towels off 114 18 Big occasion 115 19 Postpone 116 23 Amicably 118 30 Weasels out of 119 32 Iowa commune 36 Hazzard County deputy 120 121 38 One, to Conchita 122 40 Audit pros 123 43 Forkful of food 125 44 Excursion 127 45 RCMP patrol zone 129 46 El -- (shoddy) 133 47 Hotelier -- Hilton 135 48 Recently 49 “Now -- -- it!” 51 Waterproof canvas 52 Brooks of C & W 54 Klutzes 55 Pantyhose shade 56 Bouncy gait 58 Fury 59 Soda fountain order Papa Doc ruled it Hogan and Vereen Bring about Lock companions Wielded a lasso Piano piece for two Scamp Academic stat Earl -- Biggers Sheba, today Increase in size Library caution Sauce in a wok Climber’s spike Survey chart Gypsy Luxury fur More beloved -- -ski party Implored Zilch Winged god Clap of thunder Pound division Thrilled -- Fawkes Day Mimicked Gaps Give a big smile Exclaiming over Monastic title RN assistants Physically weak Superman wear Aleta’s son More domineering Cody co-star Stamen’s counterpart Impede Takes a powder Regards with awe Siskel’s partner “M*A*S*H” clerk Tehran tongue Beatrice’s admirer Dutch city, with “The” “Thereby hangs -- --” Firm refusal Lock or curl Senor’s house Muni or McCartney Depose “Psst!” Kind of humor Answers in this issue ✵ WWW .C OMMUNITY -C LASSIFIEDS .COM CLASSIFIEDS A15 The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, August 9, 2013 NEED HELP WITH HOME IMPROVEMENT? ■ Oregon Certified Renovator for Remodeling and Removal of Lead-based Paint and Asbestos ■ Interior & Exterior Painting ■ Roofing ■ Flat Roofs too! ■ Siding - Vinyl & Hardie ■ Windows ■ Remodeling ■ General Contracting Miscellaneous Wanted Food/Meat/Produce Pets & Supplies Wanted small older Crawler (bulldozer), any model/condition running or not or related equipment, Skidsteer farm tractor. Any old small track machines. Also wanted old gas pumps, advertising signs, vending machines, cigarette, candy slot machines. Any old novelty items. ‘37 chevy parts. Private Party Cash. (360) 204-1017 U-PICK BLUEBERRIES DON SMITH’S TREE FARM 22509 S Stormer Road ESTACADA 97023 (Off Springwater) Opening Day, Monday, July 15, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-S 7a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday. $1.25 lb u-pick. HEAVY CROP THIS YEAR! 503-668-5552 WANTED: Can pay up to $20.00 per box. Call Sharon 5 0 3. 6 7 9. 3 6 0 5 BAGGED FINES/SHAVINGS $5.85 per bag. Delivery and quantity discounts available. K Bar D Enterprises (503) 806-0955 CM & Sons Minky Hay/Straw/Feed HONEST - RELIABLE EXPERIENCED • QUALITY AT HAND HAY FOR SALE 503-357-8612 Premium 2nd cutting Timothy. New crop, first cutting Timothy. Two string bales. No rain. ALFALFA -second cutting. Delivery available. (503)349-5853 | St. Paul 0223.050212 Food/Meat/Produce 2328 Pacific Ave., Suite 200 Forest Grove, OR 97116 CCB#124633 • LBPR#124633 FLUFFY: I’m just a fluffy ball of love – I guess that’s how I got my name. I’m a super friendly guy who loves to play, whether it’s with you or with feline friends. I’m looking for a forever home where I can share my love with everyone! Please call 503-292-6628 and ask for Fluffy or visit our website: www.animalaidpdx.org for more information. Horses DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Pets & Supplies Over 15 years experience Locally owned Pets & Supplies BLUEBERRIES ! U-Pick $1.50 /lb ▲▲▲ TREASURES Ordered “Fresh Picked’’ 10 lbs for $22, or 100 lbs. for $200. AUSTRALIAN LABRADOODLES NEW PUPPY LITTER!! ▲▲▲ Sweet Blueberries for Juicing or Drying $1.20 /lb Found daily at Helix Helix is a good-natured cat who would make a lovely best friend. Quiet, mellow, and not at all shy, she’ll help herself to your lap and stay as long as you let her. She’s a sweet, social girl who prefers to be with her people as much as possible—what else would you expect from a best friend? Meet Helix at the Tualatin PetSmart or learn more at CAT; (503) 925-8903 catadoptionteam.org A Home to call her own! Minky is a 6 year old spayed female tan and white Chihuahua mix, microchipped and up to date on all her shots. At first meeting Minky is shy and timid but given time and patience her endearing personality emerges.. She bonds deeply once she feels safe and is very affectionate and loving with her person; looks forward to walks;does well on leash, loves rolling in the grass and sniffing along the way, playful, loves to cuddle on the couch while you watch TV or read. Adults only home. For more information call 503.625.4563; e-mail [email protected] ▲▲▲ PLUMS and PEARS U-Pick: 80¢ /lb Ordered “Fresh-Picked”: $1 /lb ▲▲▲ Read in print or go online and find your personalized list of sales each week in our Marketplace and Garage Sale sections. Chocolate & Cream. SUMMER Discount of $300 ! Price - $2,200. Free standard, Australian Labradoodle? - Check out our Guardian Home program on on our Web site. 503-651-2622 Sat. - Sun., 8-4p www.canby.com/morningshade Go treasure hunting! There’s something for everyone! 400085.062912SoAH www.community-classifieds.com 503.620.SELL (7355) For assistance in placing YOUR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT, please call the experts at Community Classifieds 503-620-SELL (7355) community-classifieds.com trailsendlabradoodles.com (503) 522-5210 facebook.com/trailsendlabradoodle s [email protected] H O M E S F O R S AL E CHIHUAHUAs: 3 Female, 1 Male. Tan w/black muzzles, white chests & paws. 7 wks old, $200ea. (503)397-2937 OAK HILL SETTLEMENT $285,340 PLEASE NOTE: Abbreviations destroy the intent of your advertisement. Your advertisement should be attractive and easy to read. Let us help you put together your advertisement. Call us today at: 503-620-SELL(7355) community-classifieds.com Margot Hi, I’m Margot. I’m vocal but not too vocal, and I can entertain myself when you’re busy with other things. In the loving department, I give back as good as I get. I could be a great lap warmer—come see for yourself. I’m waiting to meet you at CAT’s Sherwood shelter; 14175 SW Galbreath Drive/ (503) 925-8903 catadoptionteam.org FAX (503) 620-3433 24 Hours per day For personal assistance, call (503) 620-SELL(7355) community-classifieds.com 428771.080713 Olaf is a chatty, friendly middle-aged declawed male cat who wants to be around people. He is active and since he is deaf he is VERY sight-oriented and pays attention to everything going on around him. When he sleeps he is totally zonked out (kindness says to shake, rattle or roll near him to awaken gently) and when he is awake he is alert and engaged with the people around him. Located in beautiful Oak Hill Settlement, this home has it all! The first floor has a den near the entry and an open throughout the FR & DR and into the kitchen with a large island. Upstairs the large MB suite features dual vanity BA and closet. Other features: extra windows & cabinets, masonry, gas f/p, & more! I’m a shy little gal who’s looking for love. I’ve spent some time out on the mean streets, so I really want someone to love and care for me. I know that with just a little tenderness, I’ll be your tiny purr machine. Come visit me soon at Animal Aid. Please call 503-292-6628 and ask for Penelope or visit our website: www.animalaidpdx.org for more information. Sassy red-head, not a spring chicken but still plenty of Vroom Vroom under the hood seeks lap-time with consenting adult. Petting sessions include love-bites but you can win her over with feathers and bling she’s a sucker for toys! Need a new gal in your life? Try Sarabi - our spicy 7-year old adoptable cat. Offered by Cat’s Cradle Rescue (503-312-4296). When nothing less than the best will do. www.catscradlerescue.com Olaf is best as an only cat (he doesn’t like to share!) coupled with the fact he puts out vibes to other cats and cannot hear their replies. He is offered by Cat’s Cradle Rescue not specifically as “special needs” but as a special CAT. A donation of $25 - $50 would be welcomed to help other cats in their mental and physical adjustment to the rescue world. Cat’s Cradle Rescue is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to helping great Oregon cats find loving Forever homes Contact Melissa Ralphe for more details at (503)967-2457. PENELOPE: Your classified ad : P ETS & S U P P L I E S 3425 Singletree Street Forest Grove, OR - 3BD/2.5BA w/Den w/ 2,026sqft MO:Yo! Mo here! I’m a wee bit of a dog with the classical look of a Chihuahua. I have a lot of love to offer and I’m a great playmate – I just love to play fetch. I enjoy my canine foster brothers and the resident kitty. Ready for some serious love and devotion, call me! Please call 503-292-6628 and ask for Mo or visit our website: www.animalaidpdx.org for more information Service Directory Home & Professional Services Landscape Maintenance HEBERLE ELECTRIC, INC . CCB#152342. BEST GREEN • Full Service: Cleanup, pruning, lawn care, haul-away, bark dust. Insured. 503.707.2600. Painting & Papering Plumbing & Drainage MB PAINTING CPRplumbing *Interior / Exterior www.CPRplumbing.info See online EMCS Lawns Attorneys/Legal Services DIVORCE $155. Complete preparation. Includes children, custody, support, property and bills division. No court appearances. Divorced in 1-5 wks possible. 503-772-5295 paralegalalternatives.com [email protected] Sewing/Alterations Building & Remodeling James Kramer Const. Locally since 1974! Kitchen, bath, walls, ceilings, additions, counters, cabinets, decks, drywall, tile, granite, windows and doors, etc. Reasonable. CCB#11518. Jim 503-201-0969, 503-625-5092. Service changes & remodeling. Serving Portland /Metro area since 1983. 503-628-2095 Fences Homer’s Fences / Decks Custom-built • Repairs • FREE Estimates ccb#185531 503-359-3576 Mending, Alterations & Garment Reconstruction. Over 30-yrs exp. Save the Planet & upcycle your entire wardrobe! Near DT Hillsboro. By appt only. Miss Ruby, 503-250-2966 HOUSEKEEPING, Reasonable, Sr. Discount Carol, (503) 312-4823 Handyman/ Handywoman HANDYMAN MATTERS Locally owned, nationally recognized. Specializing in small to medium jobs #191473 WestPortland.HandymanMatters.com SPRING CLEANING “Green” House Cleaning 1-time, regular, move-out $25/hr (503) 608-0407 oregongreenclean.com 503-621-0700 (503) 867-3859 Senior Discount CCB#194308 *Clean quality work *Cabinets/woodwork *Free est. CCB#56492. www.mbpainting.us Roofing/Gutters Call Matt @ 503-640-0632 www.emcslawns.vpweb.com jameskramerconstruction.com Cleaning/Organizing Residential lawns, small acreage, REO care, immediate needs service. 9 am-9 pm 503-655-5588 888-316-6859 “We make your GreenSpace, your Favorite Space.” TALL GRASS MOWING Lots, yards, roadsides, woods, ditches, including slopes. Please contact David at 503-567-9151 or [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: Abbreviations destroy the intent of your advertisement. Your advertisement should be attractive and easy to read. Let us help you put together your advertisement. Call us today at: 503-620-SELL(7355) community-classifieds.com GUTTER GETTERS Precision Exteriors & Construction, LLC Exterior & Interior painting, siding replacement, pressure wash. Repaint Specialist - Professional Workmanship. 15 Years Experience! Call today for a free estimate 503-710-0508. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. CCB #180536. Plumbing & Drainage FAX Your classified ad : 503-620-SELL(7355) (503) 620-3433 T RACTOR WORK For personal assistance, call (503) 620-SELL(7355) community-classifieds.com LANDSHAPER Homer’s Fences & Decks www.davidhunterarborist.com Cell 503-319-0380 LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED Safety Prune Your Trees Before the Storms or Repair After CCB#189453 COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS ✵ RAIN OR SHINE David D. Hunter CERTIFIED ARBORIST LLC YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETPLACE ✵ CUSTOM BUILT FENCES AND DECKS FREE ESTIMATES 0615.071812 www.community-classifieds.com 503-620-SELL (7355) www.community-classifieds.com Your Neighborhood Marketplace F ENCES 503-620-SELL (7355) Fresh new classifieds every day – all day and night! 24 Hours per day All Jobs, Large & Small Senior Discount CCB#194308 503-867-3859 A RBORIST Gutter Cleaning, Install & Repair, Roof Repairs, Fence & Awning Repairs & Handyman. CCB#195040 Low rates • Steve 503-260-6280 503-359-3576 23314.030409c ✵ CCB#185531 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM • Rubber Track Machine • Site Preparation • Landscape Demolition • Backyard Excavation • All Terrain Mowing • Brush clearing • Fire brakes • Backyard excavating • Landscape grading • Free Estimates 30 Years Experience 503-710-0545 • LCB#7383 ✵ WWW .C OMMUNITY -C LASSIFIEDS .COM 11999.100406 C Electrical A16 CLASSIFIEDS The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, August 9, 2013 Manufactured Homes/Lots PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State law forbids discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. Oregon State law forbids discrimination based on marital status. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Condos/Townhouses For Sale TIGARD - Summerfield: Cozy 1bd, lots of storage, W/D, A/C included. All applcs upgraded. $99,500. (503)680-0865 SHOP ONLINE New & Used Repos JandMHomes.com 503-722-4500 WrightChoiceHomes.com 1 bdrm: $697- $710 2 bdrm: $845-$915 & 3 bdrm: $975-$1020. Free W/S/G! Full size W/D in every apt. Pool, hot tub, fitness center & clubhouse. Professional on-site mgmt. Beautiful, quiet, residential neighborhood. Call Today!!! Wood Ridge Apartments 11999 SW Tualatin Rd 503-691-9085 www.gslwoodridge.com 503-652-9446 wrightchoicehomes.com Real Estate Wanted Duplexes/Multiplexes For Rent FOREST GROVE: 4plex, 3 bdrm, 2ba, 1 mile from Pacific U, W/D hkup, W/S/G inc’l, no pets/smk, $795+ dep, screen fee. Ready approx 8/1. 503-992-2167. Vacation Property HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY 2003: 100th Anniversary Edition. Excellent condition, less than 900 miles, silver and black. $14,000/OBO. 503-410-6675 ESTACADA Beautiful 1, 2 & 3 bdrm, laundry hook-up, kitchen appliances. Storage shed. Includes water and sewer! BONUS ROOM WITH A DECK! 2BR/2BA home Over 1,200 SQ/FT Only $39,995 One-half share in cabin avail. Adjacent to Trapper Creek Wilderness in Washington State. Beautiful, quiet, protected, old growth forest. 90 mins. from Portland. | $60K [email protected] (503)347-4764 HILLSBORO: Rent to own! Move-in ready. 2 bdrm, appliances, wood floor, in stable park, $750/mo incl’s space rent. $2,500 down (home paid off in 7 years). Newer composition roof, vinyl windows, car port, covered deck off master & lrge storage shed. 503-799-4118. PORTLAND NW: 1 Bed: $700 2 Bed: $895! Free Water/Sewer/Garb! Spacious open floor plans include full size W/D. Professional on-site mgmt. Lush landscaping, Outdoor Pool, Year round spa, LARGE Patio w/storage. *Income and Student Restriction Apply. *Pets Welcome! Westridge Meadows 18476 NW Chemeketa Ln 503-439-9098 www.gslwestridge.com ❃❃❃❃ Show Your Apt Rentals in WANTED Boats/Motors/ Supplies MT. HOOD VIEW CALL NOW! CALL 503-620-SELL 503-620-SELL (7355) Your Neighborhood Marketplace PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICE FOR 080713 Space-reservation deadline for all legal notices is Thursday at 5:00pm prior to publication. Please call Louise Faxon at 503-546-0572 or e-mail legalsadvertising@commnewspapers. com to book your notice. for information, rates, special promotions or for help in writing an ad. We can help! [email protected] These notices give information concerning actions planned and implemented by attorneys, financial institutions and government agencies. They are intended to keep you and every citizen fully informed. CITY OF HILLSBORO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Case Files No.: Zoning Ordinance Amendment 3-13, and Hillsboro Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2-13 SOUTH HILLSBORO COMMUNITY PLANNING AREA TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDMENTS REINELL, 1992, 17’, In/Out, Open bow, Ski, Fish, fits 7’ wide slip. Lake Oswego Tags. Mechanically excellent, vinyl is tired, trailer included. $3,250 503-636-3054 Cars For Sale CHEVY, Silverado, 1990 110K mile, 350 engine, 4-wheel drive, 4-speed, automatic, extended cab, shortbed. $2,978 / OBO (503)380-7018 | SE Pdx CHEVY, Silverado, 1990 110K mile, 350 engine, 4-wheel drive, 4-speed, automatic, extended cab, shortbed. $2,829 / OBO (503)380-7018 | SE Pdx OWN YOUR OWN FREE rent special* Community Features: Pool/Playground/Billiard Room/Gym CAL-AM HOMES AT RIVERBEND MHP 13900 SE HWY 212 Clackamas OR 97015 (888) 329-4760 www.Cal-Am.com (EHO) EXP 8/15/13 *Call for details THROUGH THE CLASSIFIEDS 14’ FISHING BOAT: Aluminum MirroCraft w/trailer. Battery powered Mini Kota electric motor w/deep cycle RV battery. 3hp Johnson outboard motor. Inc’l: 2 swivel seats, 2 lifejackets, 2 anchors & a large dip net. $1,695/OBO. Contact Everett, 503-625-6388 M AN U FA CTU R E D H O M E S / L OT S AFFORDABLE HOME ! FORD E250 CUSTOM VAN: 2001. Camp, travel, play and work. Back bench converts into a bed, windows all around, 5 that open. new tags. $10,500 bluetooth, CD mp3 sound system, auto locks, 47,100 miles. (503) 524-4862 THIS WEEK NOTICE IS: The rental market is moving again! GRESHAM: $34,900 3 bdrm, 2 ba, central air, wood floors, kit/dr, breakfast bar, fenced. call Ann 503-577-4396 Jand MHomes.com Reach 758,250 prospective renters in the Portland Metro Market by placing an ad in the Community Newspapers and Portland Tribune, plus worldwide exposure on our Web site www.community-classifieds.com Buy it! Community Classifieds Call Sherry Carsten 503-546-0755 4 weeks, 17 newspapers and online $145 ESTACADA Spacious Apartments! 2 bd/1ba (808 sq.ft) $725 +deposit W&D in unit. All appliances W/S/G paid. No pets Move-in Special ~ $200 OFF 2nd Month’s Rent. Call for a tour today! Section 8 accepted On-site manager, Jessica 503-630-2330 HILLSBORO: Modern Downtown Hillsboro Apartment. W/D in unit. Free Water/Sewer/Garbage, across from MAX. *Income Restrictions Apply. City Center Apts, 160 SE Washington St. 503.693.9095 Gslcitycenter.com Purchases or refinance great rates and service ColonialHomeLoan.com Colonial NMLS#258798 Tim NMLS#291396 503-722-3997 HARLEY DAVIDSON, Heritage Springer, 2001. 31K mi., new brakes, levers, grips, tires. Regular service. Asking $9,975 OBO. (503)533-0225 1957 Ford 2dr Post and 1937 Ford Business Coupe. Running or not. 971-832-3231 or 971-832-3233 ask for Jerry Community Features/ Community center/ billiards room/ pool and fitness center. Cal-Am Homes at Riverbend (888) 329-4760 www.Cal-Am.com (EHO) Exp.8/15/13 MANUFACTURED HOME LOANS email for details 503-630-4300 ATTENTION PROPERTY MANAGERS GET FAST RESULTS Autos Wanted Apartments for Rent 30’ SOUTHWIND MOTORHOME 1991: Good condition, runs great, low mileage, $6,000/OBO. 503-658-3997 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006: 6spd, Dyna Wide Glide, 13.4K miles, new tires + service, many extras. 503-397-6150 ASK ABOUT OUR NO DEPOSIT OPTION CARSON (near), WA: RVs & Travel Trailers Utility Trucks & Vans Houses for Rent Sec 8 OK AURORA: Single wide 2 bdrm/1 bath, with adjoining 145 sq ft family rm, 114 sq ft attached shop, 121 sq ft second bdrm & 100 sq ft laundry/storage rm w/separate water heater. Covered 10x44 RV/carport, new Energy Guard windows, recently reconditioned electric furnace, wood stove, kitchen applces, & is semi furnished w/loveseat, end tables, & chairs in living rm,a queen sized bed & dressed in main bdrm & dining table & chairs in family rm. 100x150 fenced lot. New membrane roof on rear side of building. Outside has new paint. Asking $75,000. Will not carry contract. Call 503-266-9753 for more info. Ask for Cheri or Mary. Motorcycles Scooters/ATVs TRIUMPH Sprint ABS 2006: 24k miles, Sunset Red, Factory luggage, Heated Grips, TOR pipe, Much more, Never Down, Always Garaged. $5,800. 503.781.2529 FOREST GROVE [email protected] Manufactured Homes/Lots TOYOTA, MR2, 2005, Convertible, power windows, A/C, 6-CD player, leather. Excellent Cond. 31K | $15,900 (503)502-5311 Condos/Townhouses For Rent I HAVE CASH BUYERS for your buildable lots or tear downs. 28 years in the business. (503) 201-8868 Homes for Sale FOREST GROVE: FSBO, 3 bdrm, 1 ba, yard & garden near dwntn & Pac U. 1824 18th Ave. $175,000. Call 503-324-0143. MAZDA Miata MX5 GT 2007: 6p, brilliant black exterior, tan leather interior, 40K mi, excellent cond. $15,500. 503-653-7751. 1 bdrm, near Pacific U, all utils & power,TV inc’l, $925. (503) 357-1540. !~VIDEO’S~! Pictures & details Oregon’s friendliest and Most informative website Huge selection of MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES. Family Owned Since 1992 Motorcycles Scooters/ATVs INDIAN BLUFF Clackamas Premier Community. ONLY $28,000. 2 bdrm, washer & dryer, flat top stove, built-in microwave, deck, gazebo, picnic table MOVE IN READY! Possible owner financing. Call Ann 503-577-4396 JandMHomes.com NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that two public hearings will be held before the Hillsboro Planning Commission at or shortly after 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, in the auditorium of the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 East Main Street, Hillsboro. At the hearings, the Planning Commission will consider proposed text amendments to the Hillsboro Zoning Ordinance No. 1945, as amended, and the Hillsboro Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance No. 2793, as amended, to implement transportation improvements for the South Hillsboro Community Planning Area. The proposed amendments to the Hillsboro Zoning Ordinance will adopt a new Section 93A: Tualatin Valley Highway High Capacity Transit and Intersection Upgrades Setbacks and a new Section 95A: Access Management onto a State Transportation Facility, as identified in the South Hillsboro Focus Area Plan. The proposed amendments to the Hillsboro Comprehensive Plan and Transportation System Plan are to implement transportation improvements identified for the South Hillsboro Community Plan through the Tualatin Valley Highway Corridor and South Hillsboro Focus Area Plans. The proposed text and map amendments to the Hillsboro Comprehensive Plan and the City of Hillsboro Transportation System Plan Update, January 2004 (TSP), would reclassify or create new alignments for roadways located within the South Hillsboro Community Plan area and make revisions to the TSP’s project lists for motor vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians to add the transportation improvements. The procedures by which amendments are processed can be found in the Hillsboro Zoning Ordinance, Sections 112 – 116 and in the Hillsboro Comprehensive Plan, Section 1 (III). The staff reports on the proposed amendments will be available on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Staff reports and associated materials are available for inspection at no cost or copies can be provided at reasonable cost. Materials can be reviewed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays, at the Hillsboro Planning Department, 150 East Main Street, 4th Floor, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123. The Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan may also be viewed online at www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/Planning. All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting and will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposal. Oral testimony should avoid repetition of issues, and should be based on the text amendments or the procedures listed above. ORS 197.763 provides that under certain circumstances, the record may remain open or a continuance may be granted upon the request of a participant. If you are unable to attend the hearing, you may submit a written statement to the Planning Department at the address above, on or before the hearing date. Please reference the Case File No. on all written testimony. Telephone conversations cannot be accepted as testimony. Pursuant to ORS 197.763, failure to raise an issue at the final evidentiary hearing, or by close of the record, in person or by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals based on that issue. www.community-classifieds.com PUBLISHER’S NOTICE 4 BR/2 BA home Over 1,400 SQ/FT Only $75,375 Ask about FREE rent! Community Features: Community center/ billiards room/pool / fitness center. Cal-Am homes at Riverbend (888) 329-4760 www.Cal-Am.com (EHO) Ext. 7/31/13 TUALATIN: Cars For Sale 503-620-SELL (7355) Acreage/Lots Apartments for Rent H OUSE FOR R ENT 23158.100511c For more information contact Jeannine Rustad at (503) 6815321 or by email at [email protected]. Publish 07/26, 08/02, 08/09/2013. HT1013 437450.080713 COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS ✵ YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETPLACE ✵ 503-620-SELL (7355) ✵ 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ✵ WWW .C OMMUNITY -C LASSIFIEDS .COM NEWS A17 The Hillsboro Tribune Friday, August 9, 2013 SUMMER CLEARANCE HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTO: CHASE ALLGOOD Hillsboro teen Madison Heldt got her very own “day” for her 16th birthday last Saturday. PRUDENT SALE All Rugs, Furniture & Accessories are ON SALE PROCLAMATION By NANCY TOWNSLEY The Hillsboro Tribune M adison Heldt, a bat girl for the Hillsboro Hops baseball team, enjoyed a very special “sweet 16” birthday last Saturday. City Council President Aron Carleson and Mayor Jerry Willey proclaimed the day, Aug. 3, “Madison Heldt Day” in Hillsboro. The Century High School junior was all smiles as she stood behind a banner fes- tooned with green and blue balloons. “Happy 16th Birthday — Celebrating Madison Heldt Day,” the sign read. Before that, she enjoyed a birthday pedicure with her mom, aunts and her brother, Jacob. Madison, daughter of Karen and Steve Heldt, has a medical condition called lipoprotein lipase deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that disrupts the normal breakdown of fatty acids in the body. It affects one in 1 million people. The condition can cause inflammation of the pancreas, abdominal pain and enlargement of the liver and spleen. Yellow skin lesions called eruptive xanthomas are also common. Her dad and her younger brother also have the disorder. In 2012, Madison spent a month and a half at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland around the holidays. 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This is not to suggest that Hillsboro-area schools have not been competitive. Just reaching the tournament site is an accomplishment — placing a team in the top eight in its classification in a given year — and many of these teams’ defeats were narrow. If anything, the Hillsboro schools’ lack of victories upon reaching the tournament illustrates how challenging it is to advance further for the vast majority of schools. And just because a team does not win at the tournament does not mean the experience is unrewarding. “More than anything ... knowing if you qualify for the tournament that you’re guaranteed at least two more games with your team is always a great feeling, especially after usually playing kind of a oneand-done type deal the games leading up to it,” explained Scott Kellar, the longtime Century boys basketball coach. The Hillsboro schools’ recent tournament track record sheds light on the difficulties the OSAA and the championships committee face. Their charge is to provide opportunities for high school athletes, but their tournaments also must be profitable. “The OSAA State Championship Committee has the same challenge that our Executive Board, Delegate Assembly and each individual member school has — trying to provide lifelong memories for our students, knowing that the bills have to be paid for those experiences and opportunities not only by the association but by the member schools,” said Cindy Simmons, OSAA assistant executive director. When teams advance to the state tournament, they incur costs for travel, hotels, meals and so on. Both the OSAA and its member schools shoulder those costs. Eliminating games from state tournament schedules — and in the case of volleyball, shrinking the number of tournament sites — will thereby reduce expenses. Regarding consolation play, these costs are being incurred with a minimal payoff at the other end. At least in basketball, as Simmons pointed out, interest in the consolation games has been lacking. The statistics do seem to bear that out, as recent tournament consolation games attendance can fairly be described as minimal. For example, just more than 400 individuals attended consolation sessions — these are sessions, not just single games — on the two middle days of this year’s Class 5A boys and girls tournament in Eugene. Those numbers may be on the lower end, but attendance at many consolation sessions at the Class 4A, 5A and 6A levels has ranged between 400 and 700 individuals since 2010, the first year that boys and girls played at the same site for Class 6A and 5A. Those numbers translate to a lot of empty seats at the Rose Garden, Matthew Knight Area and Gill Coliseum, the big-school tournament sites. “After looking at attendance and the financials and all those kind of things, really a big piece of it is attendance,” Simmons explained. “To support the elimination of the consolation and the third-place games at bigschool basketball ... and then at all volleyball, it boils down to attendance and it boils down to the financial pieces, the impact of all of that.” At this point though, nothing is determined and the committee could well move in other directions over its final five meetings, the next of which is slated for Sept. 30 in Wilsonville. Public comment is accepted and can be sent to Simmons at [email protected]. “I think it’s important to keep in mind that we’re very early on in this process,” Waletich noted last month. “We’ve gotten very little feedback from coaches or community.” Next week: An examination of recent large-school state tournament history, possible influences on attendance and implications. spark South squad to victory ■ From page A20 South rally hopes alive. Outfielder Zach Esquerra had also been named to the squad, but he did participate, being in the midst of rehabbing an injured obliques muscle on his left side. Perez-Ramos clearly represented the Hops well at the event, also taking part in the home run derby. He sent one shot over the fence in that contest, won by Tri-City’s Sean Dwyer. But Perez-Ramos saved his best for the actual game. A native of Cuba, he started for the South squad in left field and went 1-for-3 at the plate. His first RBI of the night came on a sacrifice fly to left field, which sent Salem-Keizer’s Sam Eberle home to trim the South team’s deficit to 3-2 in the second inning. In the top of the ninth, Perez-Ramos played an even bigger role. His line drive to right field plated Eberle once again, drawing the South to within 7-6. During the next at-bat, when Tyler Hollick of SalemKeizer was at the plate, PerezRamos stole second base. Hollick then hit a sacrifice fly of his own to tie the game by scoring Eugene’s Ronnie Richardson. Three at-bats later, Hunter Renfroe stepped up to provide the heroics. The former Mississippi State outfielder and a first-round pick by the San Diego Padres in the 2013 MLB draft, Renfroe joined the Emeralds in mid-July. He made good on his all-star status by sending a two-out line drive to left field, allowing Perez-Ramos to cross home plate for the game-winning run. Gibson and Locante also also had impressive outings, pitching unblemished fifth and seventh innings, respectively. Locante also produced one of the pitching staff’s nine strikeouts. Through Sunday, Perez Ramos was batting a team-best .324, and his 55 hits, 20 runs and nine doubles were all team highs for the Hops. Hops: Hillsboro is hosting Tri-City and Salem-Keizer for eight-game homestand ing error on the next at-bat. After starting his pro debut in strong fashion earlier this season, Hops starter Braden Shipley continued recent struggles on the mound. The North Medford product yielded seven hits and six runs in 2 2/3 innings. Austin Platt gave up two runs on seven hits in 2 1/3 innings, and J.R. Bradley gave up two hits and a run in the final 1 2/3 innings to take the loss. The Hops’ offense fell off considerably in the final two games of the series — 8-2 and 4-0 losses. The team lost the first of those games despite outhitting the Canadians 9-7. McCurry led the way with three hits, including a double, and a run. Hillsboro also won the hitting battle the following game but lost the war and was shut out for the seventh time this season. Carrasco went 2-for-4 at the plate. After Sunday’s game, the Hops enjoyed their longest stretch of off days — three in a row — all season thanks to the league’s all-star break. The festivities were staged in Everett, Wash., home of the AquaSox, on Tuesday. Hillsboro resumed league play at home against Tri-City on Thursday (after press deadline). That game kicked off an eight-game homestand, which will match the Hops’ longest of the season. The series against the Dust Devils continues through Monday, after which Hillsboro is slated to square off against Salem-Keizer for three games. That series will wrap up next Thursday. First pitch for all of those contests is at 7:05 p.m. except for on Sunday, which has a 1:35 start time. Hillsboro will then be on the road at Spokane and Eugene from Aug. 16-24. Metro New HollaNd, INc. Sales • Service • Parts 29685 NW West Union Rd. North Plains 503-647-5577 Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm, Sat 8am - Noon 1093.100312 and-fourth game. Each team scored once in the first before Vancouver took the lead with another run in the fifth. But Hillsboro responded immediately with two runs in the sixth and scored what would prove to be the winning run in the ninth, as the Canadians scored on an RBI groundout by David Harris in the bottom of the ninth but could rally no more. George Roberts went an impressive 3-for-5 in that game to go along with an RBI and a run. Ryan Gebhardt added two singles, and Cesar Carrasco, Linton and McCurry added an RBI apiece. Ben Eckels picked up the win on the pitcher’s mound to up his record to 3-5. He gave up five hits, two runs and three walks while striking out three. Jonathan Pulley and Johnny Shuttlesworth came on to hold in relief, while Daniel Gibson picked up his third save of the season despite giving up that run in the ninth. Kyle Anderson took the loss for Vancouver with a seven-hit, three-run performance in six innings. After a gallant comeback, the Hops came out on the wrong end of a one-run game the following day in a 9-8 defeat in 10 innings. Hillsboro got out to a sluggish start and trailed 6-0 after three innings. The team cut its deficit to 6-3 in the sixth before allowing two more runs in the bottom half of the stanza to trail 8-3. Somewhat miraculously, the team forced extra innings with a five-spot fifth, one of the highest single-inning productions of the season. But a two-out single — the Canadians’ 16th hit of the game — by Christian Vasquez in the 10th forced the Hops to take the hard-luck loss. Linton posted two hits and scored two runs for the Hops, while Roberts hit a three-RBI double and Carrasco added a two-run double. 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Perhaps most notably, some of those changes would include the elimination of consolation and third-place games at large-school basketball and volleyball state tournaments, which would have some notable implications for area schools. Currently on summer hiatus, the OSAA redistricting and state championship committees are in the midst of their months-long processes to make adjustments to classifications and state playoff procedures for the four-year time block that will begin in the fall of 2014. The state championship committee is made up primarily of athletic directors, coaches and other administrators from schools and school districts throughout the state. Casey Waletich, the Hillsboro School District’s director of safety and operations, is a Class 4A/5A/6A at-large member and the chair of the committee. Among other tasks, the OSAA has asked that the committee examine whether changes should be made to the basketball and volleyball tournaments for the upcoming four-year block. The committee met for the third of eight sessions back on June 3 and an update was released on the OSAA website on June 10. Though much can still change by the time the committee meets for the final time in January and then offers its final recommendation to the OSAA, it has already at least been moving in a particular direction when it comes to the basketball and volleyball tournaments. As of that June meeting, the committee’s consensus was to support eliminating consolation and third-place games in basketball at the Class 6A, 5A and 4A levels. The committee also favored gender-specific sites for Class 6A and 5A basketball — which would revert back to large-school tournament formats that ended with the 2009 season. Additionally, the committee supported eliminating consolation and third-place games across all levels of volleyball and staging state tournaments with three classifications each at two different sites rather than two classifications each at three different venues, as is the current format. These changes might exert fairly negligible impacts on powerhouse programs in basketball and volleyball, such as Central Catholic, Jesuit and West Linn, which often advance deep into state tournaments and frequently win championships in these sports. But if the recent past is an indicator, the switches would greatly impact the experiences of schools like those in Hillsboro that advance squads to the eight-team state tournament fields far less often. “We’re one of those schools that doesn’t make it very often, and so one-and-done doesn’t really do much for us,” Glencoe athletic director Scott Ellis said. For example, if the posited new tournament format had been in place last school year, the Century volleyball squad would have been one-and-done in its Class 6A state tournament appearance. The same goes for the Glencoe girls basketball team that advanced to the Rose Garden in 2012. For these and other Hillsboro-area volleyball and basketball programs, in more recent tournament history, going deep has been the exception rather than the norm. In 2010, Liberty’s volleyball team made the Class 5A final on its home court, falling in a five-set thriller to league rival Sherwood. Century played its way into the Class 5A boys basketball championship back in 2009, becoming the first Hillsboro program — boys or girls — to make it that far since Hilhi finished as the 2003 4A runner-up in the old four-classification system. More recently — and more often than not — Hillsboro schools have gone two-and-out or at least lost in the quarterfinals before winning a consolation game. In fact, the year before their championship final run, the Jaguars boys lost both of their state tournament games. Glencoe’s boys hoops team last made the state tournament, in Class 5A, in 2010, also dropping two in a row. Hilhi’s boys and girls basketball squads most recently qualified for the tournament in 2007 and 2009, both at the 5A level. Both Spartans teams went winless, as did Glencoe’s girls in 2007. State tournament success for Hillsboro schools in volleyball has been just as fleeting. A year removed PHoTo courTesy of norTHwesT sPorTs PHoTograPHy see TournamenT / Page a19 glencoe guard Kaylie Van loo dribbles upcourt in a mostly empty rose garden during a consolation bracket game at the 2012 state basketball tournament. minor league baseball sense of déjà vu for Hops going into all-star break Hillsboro wins the first two games of a series against Vancouver, then drops three in a row By amanda miles The Hillsboro Tribune Last week was a bit of déjà vu for the Hillsboro Hops. Hillsboro kicked off its fivegame stretch at Vancouver with consecutive victories against the Canadians last Wednesday and Thursday. The Hops had done the exact same thing to start a five-game home stint against Everett on July 26-27 in their previous series. Unfortunately, history repeated itself with losses, too, as the Hops dropped their final three games against the Canadians, just as they had against the AquaSox earlier in the week. The three-game skid dropped Hillsboro’s record to 6-7 for the Northwest League second-half standings and 17-34 overall heading into the league all-star break that began Monday and continued through Wednesday (see sidebar). The Hops were tied with Boise, trailing both Eugene and Salem-Keizer by a game in the league’s South Division heading into the resumption of play on Thursday. Hillsboro got its only road trip this season to British Columbia off to a fine start last Wednesday with a 7-1 victory. The Hops spotted the Canadians a run in the bottom of the first but got hot midway through the game, scoring a total of six runs in the third through fifth innings. They added the final tally in the eighth and outhit Vancouver 8-5. Tyler Linton, who rejoined the team last week after a stint with Missoula, quickly gave notice of his return by batting 2-for-4 with an RBI. Fellow outfielder Jordan Parr recorded a hit, two runs and a walk, while Yosbel Gutierrez and Randy McCurry scored one run apiece. The Hops were also the beneficiaries of four Vancouver errors. Hillsboro tied the game in the third, when Gutierrez’s sacrifice fly brought in McCurry, who had drawn a walk earlier in the inning. McCurry continued to do his part for the team in the next inning, scoring Parr on an RBI single after Linton’s RBI line-drive to right field plated Elvin Soto. The Hops built an insurmountable lead with a three-run fifth, when Vancouver recorded three of its errors, all on throws. Aaron Blair picked up his first decision of the season after scattering three hits and a run over five innings while striking out three and walking two. Patrick Smith gave up two hits but no runs out of the bullpen for the Hops, and Will Locante and Jimmie Sherfy added a shutout inning each. Justin James, who relieved Canadians starter Alonzo Gonzalez after three innings, took the loss, giving up six hits and five runs. In last Thursday’s 4-3 victory, the Hops prevailed in a back- see HoPs / Page a19 Hillsboro players spark south to come-from-behind victory By amanda miles The Hillsboro Tribune The South Division team came roaring from behind in the top of the ninth inning to take Tuesday’s Northwest League All-Star Game, and three Hops players had their fingerprints all over the comeback effort — especially Yogey Perez-Ramos. The outfielder was one of four Hops players selected for the South team, and he made his presence felt by producing a one-hit, two-RBI night and scoring the game-winning run in front of 3,813 at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett, Wash. Hops pitchers Will Locante and Daniel Gibson got in on the action as well, holding the North team scoreless during their outings midway through the contest to keep see all-sTar / Page a19