Beaverton Lifestyle Magazine June 2024

Beaverton Lifestyle Magazine

JUNE 2024

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Patti Jo Brooks Olive Gallagher

Angie Helvey Lucas Holmgren

Robert Matsumura Dennis McNabb

Edward Novak Malia Riggs

Kelly Romo Gretchen Van Lente

Ty Walker Alice Williams

Justin Woomer Kerry Yu

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Tyler Francke Angie Helvey

Brittany Jungenberg Malaina Kinne

Lisa Kuhlman Kara Langley

Andrew Sambuceto Henry Schifter Hayley Starkey

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FEATURE Grand Decks

TASTE OF THE TOWN Humble Pie

Boba Dash

Rescuing the Past

Now part of TVF&R, Beaverton Fire Department had its own story

 1942 A new Chevrolet, MFG by Howard-Cooper, is parked in front of Carr Chevrolet at Broadway Street and Watson Avenue. It became Beaverton Fire Department Engine No. 4 for the City of Beaverton. From left: Guy Carr, Richard Doty (driver), unknown, John Wright and Lee George.

 1946 Beaverton Rural Fire Protection District is established. Chief Archie Olson stands in front of the First Street Fire Station with the Beaverton Rural Engine No. 1, Beaverton Fire Department Engine No. 2 (1935 Chevy) and Tanker No. 3 (1928 Graham Truck with a 600 gallon water tank).

 1914 “The Owl” was the first documentation of Beaverton organizing a volunteer fire department.

1934 From 1914 to 1934, the Beaverton volunteer program lacked consistency. In 1934, bylaws were adopted providing needed structure for continuity.

 1935 A new 1935 Chevrolet truck chassis from Carr Chevrolet was converted into Beaverton’s first motorized pumping engine by the volunteers. In Portland (from left): Cecil Barns, Homer Wilson, Harvey Williams and Robert Forney.

1937 Local volunteers promote formation of a “rural fire protection district.”

 1948 Volunteer fire members in front of the Beaverton City Hall/Fire Station at First and Main streets include: Chief Archie Olson, Ellsworth Herder, Frank Moore, Louis Humberg, Bill Miller, Russ Maller, Walt Unis, Assistant Chief L.A. Speedy Classen, Clarence Buffam, Lee Graves, Cal McGann, Gene Lafond, Ernie Metcalf, Frank Zimbrick, Don Jenkins and City Recorder Dick Dot.

 1958 City offices, library and fire department move into a new facility on Fifth Street. City and rural fire department apparatus move into the new station at Fifth and Hall.

1960

The first paid firefighters are hired in the department.

 1961 Harvey Williams and Archie Olson stand with the 1935 Chevrolet Engine No. 2.

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1963 Paid personnel from left include: Engineer Bob Lambert, Captain Dick Classen, Engineer Frank Pohs, Chief Bob Wickam, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Harvey Williams, Captain Jim St. Clair, Captain Ernie Metcalf and Engineer Russ Stuve.

 1972

The city adds a second fire station No. 266 at SW Brockman and Davies Road. Pictured are Engine 266 and Engine 266-R.

1973

Beaverton Fire Department transitions into an all-paid agency.

 1979 Fire at the Beaverton High School Auditorium.

 1986 BFD hires Marilyn Kosel, the first female firefighter in Washington County and the second in Oregon.

1989 Beaverton Fire Department joins consolidation discussions with neighboring fire districts.

 1972 BFD apparatus is parked at 5th and Hall fire station No. 267, 2 Rescue Units, 2 Engines, 1 Ladder Truck, 1 Brush Rig.

1996 Beaverton Fire Department merges with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.

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1999

Beaverton City Hall, the library and fire station on Fifth Street are demolished. Beaverton Fire Station No. 267 and City Hall are demolished. The city’s new fire station No. 267 is now on Farmington Road.

Recipe for Compassion

Local pie company changes lives one slice at a time

By Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer

Photos by Malaina Kinne

Nand the Humble Pie brand was born. Dan the Pie Man and Laura the Pie Lady were in the U-Haul business when they met Rick. They eventually formed a partnership and Dan and Laura took over managing the markets.

ot only are pies the ultimate comfort food, but the flavor possibilities are endless; from sweet to savory, there’s something to satisfy every appetite. Humble Pie Baking Company is famous in Washington county and beyond for its delectable handmade pies, and it has lots of exciting news to share, including the launch of a new retail space!

Pies are made from scratch and available in sweet and savory 10inch, 5-inch and handheld varieties. Mouthwatering flavors include everything from lemon-marionberry to Philly cheese, brisket & corn and more! The chorizo con papas pie features local Don Felipe chorizo. Holiday flavors are available seasonally, like turkey & mashed potatoes with gravy for Thanksgiving. Humble Pie is committed to using only the finest fresh ingredients, and everything is done by hand, including hand-crimping the crust. “Our crust is so delicious and flaky because we use cold chunks of real butter with specialty flour, and we only freeze our dough right before we use it,” Dan explains. “We like purity in our ingredients and no preservatives ever.” This philosophy means they never sacrifice quality for convenience or price. “Our recipes are very specific. We’re not likely to go down to the local grocery store to pick up supplies if we run out because the pies won’t taste right. If we can’t get that ingredient, we don’t make that pie,”

Dan says. Humble Pie also bakes a fantastic selection of cakes, cookies, breads and pizza bombs, which are fresh dough stuffed with combinations of pepperoni and cheese with a vegetarian option. Everything will soon be packaged in cardboard and recyclable for a better future.

Owner Rick Anderson started Humble Pie during the global pandemic. He’d been working with a blended crew in a shared kitchen, many of whom came from challenged backgrounds or were currently fighting addiction and other issues. Once the resources were there, they started selling pies at farmers’ markets,

Humble Pie started out slinging pies at local farmers’ markets and they’ve been selling out at the Beaverton Farmers’ Market every Saturday for quite some time. The pies have gotten so popular the business is expanding, including opening a brick-and-mortar storefront! The space is the kitchen where Rick originally started and they welcomed their first customers on May 15th of this year. “People can come by anytime during the week except Sundays and pick up lunch or dinner, and Doordash, Instacart - all that is available as well,” says

Dan. It’s at the very front of the industrial park near Tigard High School in a clean, comfortable location with plenty of parking.

Specific requests can be called in or submitted by email and are typically ready for pick-up in 1-2 days. They also do catered events, so order some pies for your next party—they’re guaranteed to delight your guests! You’ll find pies this summer at various events at Bethany Village, and they’ll soon be available at a major

event center in Portland. In addition, the company has recently partnered with a store chain in Idaho that now carries their specialty 10-inch beef, chicken, and shepherd’s pot pies.

Humble Pie is forever in the business of giving second chances. They work with individuals who may have done jail time or struggle with addiction, and they provide them with the opportunity to work, learn and make a living. “We’ll give anybody a chance to change their life,” Dan says. Humble Pie has a talented crew of bakers and executive chefs, and Rick’s right-hand man Lou has been with him through thick and thin since the beginning.

As part of the local community, Humble Pie loves building customer relationships. “It’s not about us; it’s about the people,” says Dan. “We love seeing the smiles on their faces.” As is their model, the team is always in the business

Humble Pie

of helping others. “We donate pies we don’t sell and take them to churches with refrigerators to help feed everyone. We’re also working with a women’s shelter in Tigard, giving them a hand. It’s fun to help people, and that’s what Humble Pie is all about. Thank you, Lord!”

Humble Pie Baking Company is located at 16285 SW 85th Ave. Suite 100 & 101 in Tigard. Please give them a call at 971-413-1750 or visit their website at humblepiebaking.

Dad-ication

The history of Father’s Day

By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer

Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 16 this year. Father’s Day, a holiday celebrated around the world, is a day dedicated to honoring fathers and father figures.

The origins of Father’s Day can be traced back to the early 20th century in the United States. The holiday’s establishment is often credited to Sonora Smart Dodd, who was inspired by the newly recognized Mother’s Day. Sonora, the daughter of a Civil War veteran and single father, William Jackson Smart, wanted to honor her father’s selfless service in the war. So in 1909 she proposed the idea of Father’s Day to local ministers in Spokane, Washington, to be celebrated on June 5, her father’s birthday. However, there wasn’t enough time to prepare for the holiday that year, so the first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910.

popular as the holiday became more mainstream and commercial.

In the mid-20th century, the roles of fatherhood began to shift, with an increasing emphasis on fathers being more involved in raising the children and doing more things around the house. This social shift could be seen in how people viewed Father’s Day as a celebration, not only of paternal authority but also of paternal love, care and nurturing.

Father’s Day gradually gained popularity, with several attempts made to establish it as a national holiday. It wasn’t until 1972 that President Richard Nixon officially recognized Father’s Day as a national holiday in the United States, to be celebrated on the third Sunday of June each year.

Throughout its history, Father’s Day underwent several transformations due to cultural, social and economic factors. Initially, it was celebrated with the simple gestures of wearing a red rose to honor a living father and a white rose to honor a deceased father. Greeting cards, often accompanied by gifts and family gatherings, became increasingly

Around the world, Father’s Day has different origins and traditions. In many countries, it’s celebrated on different dates and with varying traditions. For example, in Catholic countries like Spain and Portugal, Father’s Day is celebrated on March 19, coinciding with the Feast of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ. In Germany, Father’s Day, known as “Vatertag,” is celebrated on Ascension Day, with traditions that include men going on hiking trips and pulling wagons filled with beer.

Today, Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide with a variety of traditions, ranging from simple acts of appreciation to elaborate family gatherings, gift-giving and beer-filled wagons (yes, please!). While its commercialization is often criticized, Father’s Day remains an important holiday for expressing gratitude and love for fathers and father figures, honoring their contributions to family and society as a whole.

As a father myself, I wish you and your families a “Happy Father’s Day!” this June.

Backyard Bliss

Locally-owned company builds premium decks

By Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer

Photos provided by Grand Decks

It’s that time of year when most Oregonians have grown tired of the winter season and are ready for spring! Many residents eagerly anticipate spending leisurely afternoons outdoors. Whether it’s lounging on the backyard deck with a refreshing beverage or hosting barbecues on the patio while children frolic in the yard, creating the perfect outdoor space is a priority. Alex Saculteanu, the proprietor of Grands Decks, specializes in bringing these outdoor dreams to life, and now is the ideal time to embark on your dream project!

Alex was working for a decking company in New Jersey about 13 years ago when composite decking became popular and he realized it was the wave of the future. He started his own decking business in Jersey called the Guardian and after much success, he moved to the Pacific Northwest and opened Grand Decks six years ago.

A thoughtfully crafted deck enhances the aesthetic appeal of your home while adding value and serving as a hub for social gatherings. Grands Decks offers a range of services including the design and construction of new decks, fences, patio covers and deck resurfacing. “Customers get confused because they think resurfacing refers to sanding and resealing their current deck surface,” Alex says. “But we actually replace

the floor. Most times we can use the current foundation and framing if it’s in good condition.”

With over a decade of experience in deck construction, Alex personally oversees every project to ensure impeccable quality and attention to detail. “As the project manager, I’m hands-on at the job site nearly every day,” Alex explains. “I ensure that my team follows the plans, delivers exceptional workmanship, and provides ongoing support to our clients throughout the process.”

Collaborating closely with clients to conceptualize their projects is Alex’s passion. “Building a deck is about creating a living space,” he emphasizes. “Understanding our clients’ vision and preferences is crucial as they’ll be spending a significant amount of time on the deck. We guide them through the entire process, offering samples, color options and visual aids to help them make informed decisions.”

Grands Decks utilizes premium materials from reputable manufacturers, with Trex® being their preferred choice for composite decking. Renowned for its durability, ecofriendliness, and longevity (with a lifespan of at least 25 years), Trex® is unmatched in terms of quality and performance. “Trex® offers superior products, customer service, and warranties,” Alex attests. “Our team is extensively trained in working with Trex® and adhering to industryspecific codes to ensure flawless construction and longterm satisfaction.” Trex also offers different grades of their composite at affordable prices so there are options and customers can choose what works for their budget.

In addition to Trex’s 25-year warranty, Grands Decks stands behind its workmanship with a three-year warranty for deck resurfacing and a five-year warranty for new deck installations. Transparency and integrity are at the core of Grands Decks’ business philosophy. They never alter the agreed-upon price mid-project, even if unforeseen expenses arise.

If you’re in the market for a new deck this year, you’ll want to start the process early. “From the moment the customer signs the contract we are working on architecture, blueprints and making engineering calculations, but many projects require permits from the city and we have no control over their timeline,” Alex explains. “It’s best to start the process at the beginning of the season or even before. That way in May or June you’ll be enjoying your new deck rather than waiting several weeks to start the project.”

As a friendly, locally-owned business, Grands Decks takes pride in fostering strong relationships with clients, prioritizing open communication and resolving any issues promptly. “Our motto is ‘no problems, just work to do’,” Alex declares. “We’re committed to delivering exceptional results and ensuring our clients’ complete satisfaction.”

Please visit their website at granddecks.com for more information or to request a free estimate. Or give them a call at 503-305-3965.

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Bubble Tea Bonanza

Downtown celebration of tea and talent

By Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer

Boba, or bubble tea, originated in Taiwan and is traditionally a cold beverage composed of a tea base, a milk or fruit flavor, and edible pearls and jellies. It’s delightful any time of the year but makes the perfect treat on a hot summer afternoon. The Beaverton Downtown Association is thrilled to invite you to the third annual Boba Dash, where you’ll have a chance to sample the tastiest boba teas and enjoy food and craft vendors on the picturesque streets of Downtown Beaverton!

Dreamed into existence by local boba shop owners Lisa Tran of Tan Tan Cafe & Delicatessen and Stacy Kwong from Milk Tea, the Boba Dash is a celebration of all things boba that invites vendors from all over the Portland and Beaverton Metro Area. The event has gained immense popularity over the last few years. “Things took off last year, and we sold out at 400 tickets,” says BDA chair Kirsten Agard. “It was fun to see the younger crowd bringing their parents and showing them how to drink boba.”

Held this year on Saturday, June 8, from noon to 4 p.m., the Boba Dash promises a unique experience of tasting a variety of boba teas. Hosted at various downtown businesses, the event will feature local boba vendors serving up four-ounce tea

samples with a range of exotic and tropical flavors like mango, brown-sugar milk tea, honeydew, dragonfruit, coconut, matcha and winter melon.

As a participant, you’ll receive a complimentary glass bubble tea jar sustainably produced by BBTea Jars, a glass boba straw, a handful of sugar cane Boba straws and a bag to carry along. The vendor line-up will include Tan Tan, Mo ChaTea House, Kitanda, Mochinut, Mamancy Tea Co., Sharetea and more! The event will include 40 additional vendors throughout Downtown Beaverton, such as hot food, face-painting, arts and crafts booths, and local artisans, many selling their unique boba art.

The Boba Dash is a diverse and inclusive event, and the BDA is proud to highlight other parts of the community. “It’s been a very different event for downtown,” Kirsten says. “This is geared towards our younger crowd and large AAPI population.” Most participating shops are women and BIPOC-owned, and it’s a great way to support those companies.

The businesses that make their home in Downtown Beaverton are excellent partners in hosting the guest vendors and are always willing to lend a hand to ensure they have what they need. They also enjoy seeing young people at shops they wouldn’t typically visit. “It’s wonderful to see how welcoming and supportive they are,” says Kirsten. “We all just want to build community.”

Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to celebrate the magic of bubble tea with the local Boba community and the Beaverton Downtown Association. Whether you’ve never tried boba or are a seasoned bubble tea enthusiast, this event is guaranteed fun for the whole family!

Boba Dash tickets are $30 and available while supplies last on downtownbeaverton.org.

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Serving Those Who Serve

Nonprofit holds care-package fundraiser

By Edward Novak, Contributing Writer

With a presidential election on the horizon, it’s easy to get caught up in the political drama of which we’re all constantly bombarded. The stakes feel higher than ever, as they have for every single election of the last couple of decades. Arguments will break out over family dinners and shocking news stories will be shared on social media. America will seem more divided than it ever has been. And yet, if there is any single subject on which everyone, left, right and center can agree, it’s that our military veterans and active service members deserve our respect and care.

Blue Star Mothers of America is dedicated to making that happen. Made up of mothers, grandmothers and legal guardians with children serving in the armed forces, Blue Star Mothers is a national organization with

more than 200 chapters and 6,000 members across the United States. Founded in 1946 during World War II, the group has worked for more than a century to provide support for our armed forces via various volunteer efforts aimed at serving active service members and veterans. They take their name from the flags that were originally displayed in the windows of soldiers’ families during World War I, with each blue star representing a member of the household currently serving.

Blue Star Mothers remains as active as ever, fundraising throughout the year to raise money and support the troops. In fact, their Oregon chapter is planning to hold an event in late June to raise funds for care packages to be sent to sixty local soldiers who will soon be sent out on their first deployments.

Blue Star Mothers’ Oregon chapter has worked frequently in the past with other groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and several local churches to raise money for these care packages, which they send twice a year: once during the summer and another around Christmas. They’ve previously held fundraising events at Columbia Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, Washington, and Pomeroy Living History Farm in Yacolt; they are still finalizing where this summer’s fundraising event will take place.

The fundraiser will be open to the public, and volunteers are welcome. If you have a loved one serving in the military, Blue Star Mothers would be happy to have you. Even if you don’t, the organization is happy to take on associate members. With three to four thousand soldiers from the tri-state area alone expected to be deployed during 2024, Blue Star Mothers is grateful for all the help it can get in making sure local troops are cared for and supported from home.

If you’d like to learn more about Blue Star Mothers, you can find their website at bluestarmothers.org. If you’re interested in learning more about the Oregon chapter or their upcoming fundraising events, you can contact Vice President Geri Stuart at one4maus@gmail.com.

Exploringtheretrovideogamerenaissance

ByRobertMatsumura,ContributingWriter

most realistic, imaginative video games for both consoles and streaming platforms, many enthusiasts are increasingly looking to the past for a familiar, relaxing and affordable gaming experience.

With the dizzying array of tantalizingly new games out there, complete with ultra-high definition graphics and immersive music and storylines, the rising popularity of old low-tech games with pixelated graphics and simplistic controls is a bit of a head-scratcher. In order to wrap one’s mind around this curious phenomenon, it’s important to understand what the term “retro game” refers to. In gaming parlance the term “retro gaming” instantaneously evokes primitive but charming 8-bit graphics, intuitive straightforward gameplay that is addictive and challenging, yet is, at its core, innately simple.

The heyday of these retro games was back in the 70s and 80s when the internet was still a dream, and words like “cell phone” and “streaming” had not yet entered the common lexicon.

experience was to play these games standing up on arcade machines located in pizza parlors, convenience stores and malls across America.

For those of us who grew up during this era the nostalgia factor is immense. As the world continually grows faster and more complex, there is a certain comfort in the return to something familiar. Engaging again with the graphics, sounds and challenges of these simple games has the ability to evoke the past, like a time capsule transporting one back to the days of their youth. Whether rescuing the princess in the various castles of Super Mario Brothers, zapping fast flowing insects in Centipede or defending humanity from invaders from outer space in Galaxian or Space Invaders, engaging once again with these simple yet thrilling games is like reacquainting oneself with an old friend.

Another lure of retro games is their simplicity. Unlike contemporary video games whose complexity often mirrors real life, retro games offer a binary experience that requires minimal decision making and strategizing. In a world where everevolving technology demands increasing levels of expertise and knowledge,

the straightforward gameplay of retro games can be a refreshing change of pace. Basic hand/eye coordination and reaction time are typically the skills required in retro games, versus the detailed storylines and game mechanics common to today’s popular titles.

Aside from nostalgia and relaxing game play, the affordability of retro gaming is also appealing. The expense of today’s popular titles creates a strain on the pocketbook for budget-minded individuals. The inexpensive price of retro games — frequently bundled together at minimal cost — creates a democratizing effect, wherein the vast majority of gamers can afford to participate, rather than only the hardcore few willing to shell out significant dollars to stay up to date on the latest and greatest new releases.

Finally, one cannot discount the aesthetic appeal of retro games with their pixelated graphics and jaunty chiptune soundtracks that impart a certain charm to these old titles. While highly orchestrated

musical scores and jawdropping HD visuals are indeed impressive from a technical standpoint, there are times when simple equates to good. In a sense, retro games are the comfort food of the video game industry. While gourmet cuisine can be an amazing culinary experience, there are times when you simply desire a good old burger and fries. Leaning over a classic arcade machine, joystick in hand, is a completely different experience to gaming online via the latest PlayStation or Xbox console wearing a headset and communicating in realtime with players around the globe. So how has the recent resurgence in retro game popularity affected the gaming industry?

arcade establishments also double as restaurants serving food and beverages to hungry gamers as they strive to save the world from galactic invaders or guide Pacman through a labyrinth of hungry ghosts.

As one might expect, the surging popularity of retro video games has spurred demand for old gaming consoles. The resale market on sites such as eBay for vintage Atari, Nintendo, and Sega Genesis consoles has exploded as the younger generation of gamers discovers these old classics, and Boomers reengage nostalgically with the favorite games of their youth. The demand for retro game

The surging demand for retro games has manifested itself in a myriad of ways, from the creation of small hand-held arcade machines for gamers on the go to the digital remastering of classic retro titles. Game designers are also incorporating visuals, sound effects, and game mechanics from the old retro titles and developing new games that capture the essence of these timeless originals. In cities across the globe the burgeoning demand for retro video games has spawned arcade establishments catering to gamers wishing to play the old classics standing up, on machines like those of their youth. Often these new

in lockstep with the demand for the old consoles and games cartridges, driving a craze for all things retro gaming. No matter what your age or level of gaming experience — Baby Boomer to Gen Z, avid gamer to newbie – retro video games have something to offer everyone. Whether you grew up in the 70s or 80s and seek a nostalgic blast to the past, or hail from a more recent generation, the realm of retro gaming is a wonderful respite from the complexities of our modern life—digital comfort food for the soul!

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