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Cityscape 1993-11 ©®am v ®®° ONES Vol.XI No. 7 The Official Newsletter of Tigard November 1993 The Mayor's Corner Sewer Users: Here's A Way to Have More Control The first Citizen Involvement Team Over Your Sewer Bill (CIT) meetings were held in early The Unified Sewerage Agency on your water use. This seems fair October. Over 100 citizens par- (USA) and the 12 cities within except when you consider lawn and ticipated. The members set their urban Washington County are con- garden irrigation, which doesn't own agendas for upcoming meetings. sidering changing the sanitary flow into .the sanitary sewer. For On page 2 of this edition of CITYS- sewer rate structure to a"Consump- this reason, the variable part of the CAPE is a listing of agenda topics tion Based Sewer Rate" beginning charge will be based on the average for the November meetings. July 1, 1994. This means that in- water use in the winter months. The CITs are grassroots neighbor- stead of paying a flat fee, your As the work moves forward over the hood-based groups established to sanitary sewer bill will more closely next several months, we will keep provide a forum for citizens to ad- reflect the, amount of wastewater dress quality of life issues and work that goes down your household you informed regarding the details q y and/or business drains. of the rate. toward solutions. The meetings are facilitated by citizen volunteers who donate their time and energy to the Why Consumption Based program. Anyone that resides, owns Billing1. property, or represents a business in Many customers have requested the area is a member and invited to this change so they can have more " . attend. control over the cost of their sewer -�- The City is committed to the CIT bill.A large part of the bill will be at program to encourage broad-based a basic rate because many costs are citizen participation. Please get in- fixed. Part of the bill,however, will Citi of T tgardand Tigard volved if you have issues, questions, depend on actual water use. Chamber........... f Commerce;lnvite or concerns that you want to see ad- dressed.The CIT is your opportunity How Will USA Know Mow You to Attend the Annual to impact the future of the com- Much Water I Use? Hohday....................... ree LghtrttgEvent munity! Your water use is a good indication of what goes down your drains. FIld1�y U cember 3 �� Under the new system, some of the Jerry Edwards,Mayor sanitary sewer charge will be based a Festivfies 5 45 pm ® ........ b;15 pm Lights, Camera, Action ® Santa Claus and Tree Tigard Police Cable Programming "Community Policing" will air on Lighting 6.45 .......p premiered on October 15, 1993. The Channel 9 on the dates shown Refreshments will be served first of six programs features Com- below: munity Policing and will run October 28 . . . . 10:00 p.m. through November 1, 1993. October 29 . . . . 4:00 p.m. Other programs that will follow in- October 30 . . . . 10:00 p.m. Tum the Page... clude: Neighborhood Watch, Traffic November 1 . . . 4:00 p.m. Issues, Gangs, Burglary/Theft O November CIT Agendas Prevention, and Self-Defense for 0 Educational Services Holiday Women. Offerings ® ® e ® ® e ® e e J161_ CIA AMITGrassroots Neighborhood-Based AAm&" SOUTH TIGARD WEST TIGARD RESIDENTS! COMMUNITY! PROPERTY AND BUSINESS OWNERS! CITIZENS,BUSINESS AND PROPERTY When: Wednesday, November 3, OWNERS! 1993 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. When: Tuesday, November 2, 1993 Where: Tigard High School 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Cafeteria—9000 SW Where: Mary Woodward School— Durham Road 12325 SW Katherine Street ■ Land Use, Growth And ® Bull Mountain Road —Traffic and Development— Can you make a improvements. What can be done? difference? CENTRAL TIGARD EAST TIGARD! COMMUNITY! PROPERTY AND BUSINESS OWNERS! RESIDENTS,PROPERTY AND BUSINESS RESIDENTS!! OWNERS!! When: Wednesday, November 10, When: Thursday, November 4, 1993 7.00 to 9:00 p.m. 1993 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Where: Tigard City Hall—13125 Where: Fowler Middle School— SW Hall Blvd. 10865 SW Walnut Street ® Comprehensive Planning, Zoning, ® Transportation Improvements, Transportation Planning—How Enforcement/Speeding. Can you does it happen? Can it be changed? have an impact? It's YOUR community and YOUR opportunity to participate in an INFORMAL setting. New Addition for the A Book Is A Present You Celebrate Children's Public Library! Open Again And Again! Book Week Nov. 15 - 21 This holiday season select a gift Join us for Oregon Puppet that lasts and lasts. The Friends of Theater's fun-filled presentation of "Me Ugly Ducklin " the Tigard Library are sponsoring a g. New Book Sale. All ages welcome! Monday, You'll find books and calendars of November 15,4:00 p.m. all kinds, for all ages. All items are discounted 10% and proceeds go to .......... support the activities of the Friends ................ .............. of the Library(F.O.L.). I ............... ...................... .... . XN .X F.O.L.New Book Sale By December, we will have a 1,300 square foot addition to the front of December 2 through the Library that will offer the fol- December 5 lowing: • More seating and study space All open hours at the Tigard Free Book Drawing • Program area for storytimes Public Library Kids! Come in! Come in! aud adult classes From November 15-21, each time you visit the library and check out • More space for additional books you can fill out an entry form Video Tapes, Compact Disks to win a $10.00 gift certificate from and Books on.Tape. Give Us Your a local book store. We know that construction may Suggestions! cause some inconvenience during the next two months. It is our goal Due to a donation by a generous to remain open to serve you on our member of our community, we have regular schedule. However, as con- some additional funds to buy Olestruction progresses, we may need materials in four separate areas of to close for safety reasons. Please our collection. The money has been bear with us during this time as we earmarked to buy materials that We look forward to seeing you create a facility to better meet your you think would most benefit the during Children's Book Week as we needs! community. celebrate the enjoyment of books, Our first area of focus is the video stories and reading for children. Entertainment For Sale collection - we want your sugges- tions! Most people think entertain- Friends of the Library, with the ment when they hear "videos" but Looking For Volunteers! cooperation of the Library staff, there are also marvelous videos of have 1994 Entertainment Books the non-fiction variety (sports, his- The Tigard Public Library has a few for sale. The price is $40. Profits tory, opera, art, travel, PBS openings for volunteers in the fol- will be used to help furnish the new programs, healthcare, remodeling, lowing areas: book check-in, shelv- addition to the Library. Anticipated science, animals, nature - to men- ing,junior volunteers, shelf reading, date of delivery is November 15. tion just a few!) What would you and overdue book search. Order yours now! most like to see added to our collec- Volunteers are involved in 27 dif- tion? ferent tasks and provide the Our funds will buy four or five new equivalent of more than six full ........ en ....... �H . ..............di. ....... . videos which will be selected from time employees. Scheduled times .............. .............. I .0,.......... ...... .............. ....... your suggestions. You can recom- and tasks are suited to the ................... ... .. .... ........ ................I...­­.. ".__... .......... ................ ...._. ................I.....1. - ....... ............ ........................ ............ ....... ...... .......I—.......... .. ... mend specific titles or areas of in- individual's interest and needs. Sensor Center ........... terest. Suggestions may be turned Most volunteers work two hours a .................. * Saturday,November 6 in at the Circulation Desk with your week, but some provide as many as .......... name and phone number, or you nine hours of service. .. ........ may contact t librarian, Martha 4,00: ..........................- Powers for more information (684 For further information or to ....... ........... register as a volunteer, ask for a 6537). We will let you know the registration form at the Circulation ....... results in a future Cityscage. Handcraftedl ms�bir:Seniomi��i.�.... Desk or call the Volunteer Coor- ............ ......... ........ Thank you for participating! dinator, Jean Lindsay at 684-5886 p r �io all:,agesi .."Sh f welcomes come.: ......... . or 639-6413. ® A ® d ® I TOT'S TOUR TO SLEIGHBELLS BEGINNERS WESTERN LINE Reminders Of Other Kids! Grab your favorite adult for a DANCING Classes Available morning at the Sleighbells Tree Farm Learn 2 different western line dances. and Holiday Shop. See how Christmas Sign up for one or both evenings as Call Joy Cooper for more information.Info available at the Tigard Library) trees are prepared for shipment and Laura leads you in these fun-filled walk about the farm. There are learning sessions. Bring your friends * BAKE IN YOUR OVEN animals and lots of things to see. You or come alone, ready to make new 'FIMO CLAY —Decorations are welcome to purchase your friends. and Jewelry Christmas tree while there. Travel to Sleighbells by car caravan. Session A-Monday,Dec.6 * SWEATSHIRT Date:Thursday,Dec.9 Session B-Monday,Dec.13 DECORATION Time:9:30 to 11:30 am Time:7:00 to 8:30 pm * FLORAL SWAG— Meet at:Tigard Town Hall Location:Tigard Senior Center Decoration of dried materials Fee:$3.00 per family Tuition:$5.00 per session and ribbon TOPIARY TREE JOHN TIGARD HOUSE * Series on HOLISTIC Ribbons and roses and a bit of babies CHRISTMAS DECORATING (ALTERNATIVE) breathe turn one of those wire and Saturday, Nov. 13 from 10:00 am MEDICINE paper trees into a tabletop holiday to 3:00 pm. Join us at the corner of * The 1993 INCOME TAX beauty. You bring the 16 to 18-inch Canterbury Lane and 103rd. Year Preparation Series tree available at most craft stores.We will provide the rest. See the sample Tigard Quilters at the library. Crafts and baked goods for sale Date:Wednesday,Dec.1 Old fashioned ornament making l' �e 1Seg.N®T11T Tree decorating Time:7:00 pm Inforori::.an forms ..>;. Tour the house and learn local msti Location:Tigard Senior Center history. Admission is free; any available;at the Tigard Library Cost:$15.00 donations and proceeds will go �[j�ST1�ID ?Uall JOS towards continuing restoration Cooper,6$4 fi537 and maintenance of the house. _ :.:...::........... :.::::.::........... All meetings at Tigard City Hall — 13125 SW Hall Boulevard The Tigard City Council meetings are City Council: Library Board' cablecast live at 7:30 pm on the second and November 9*1 16,23* 2nd Thurs., 7:00 pm fourth Tuesday of the month on Channel 27. December 14*,21 Replays are shown at 9:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm unless otherwise posted Planning Commission: following the Tuesday meeting, and at 6:00 1st Mom after 1st Sun., 7:30 pm pm the Thursday following the Tuesday *Denotes Cablecast Meeting meeting on Channel 21. 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