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Cityscape 1992-11 ... lint nnnn ■■■■ T Y S C A P Vol.X No. 8 The Official Newsletter of Tigard November 1992 The Mayor's Corner The cities of Durham, King City, and Tigard, in conjunction with the 6th AnnualCICCI[CanferencC Planning Meeting Tigard Water District, have been examining the future of the Tigard * Everyone is welcome! Water District. The cities are pursuing a change in * Tigard Town Hall 7:30 - 9:00 PM governance structure in order to * Thursday, November 5, 1992 preserve local control of the District. The Conference will be held on Saturday, February 27, 1993. In effect, the District would be * This is your chance to recommend issues and topics relevant to governed by the three cities instead our community, suggest keynote s eakers, offer names of caterers of an independently elected Board. and suggest type o food, and, of course. volunteer your talents This change would provide greater and time for another successful Conference. opportunities to coordinate capital What I$ USA? planning; to pursue cost saving measures through consolidation; and to better coordinate growth In Washington County, when people management. The cities would be say USA, they are often referring to in the position to influence regional the Unified Sewerage Agency. USA water decisions now being dis- provides maintenance of major sewer and drainage facilities in Plan now to attend cussed. The Districts operation would be kept intact and secure, cities, maintenance of all sewer and building on its history of excellent drainage facilites in unincorporated community service. areas, sewage treatment, and clean- rAe Annuaf Water users within the District will up of the Tualatin River. 9-16(iday Tree Lighting not notice any change in how water City and County residents pay for is being delivered. USA services through fees, property at City Haff taxes, and monthly service charges. There will be a community educa- As USA's responsibilities increase, tion effort associated with these dis- costs go up. Citizens call city hall Friday, December 4, 1992 cussions, and there will be with questions about charges every opportunity for public comment. month. Representatives of USA and Festivities -5:30 PM the City of Tigard have scheduled an Entertainment-6:00 PM informational meeting to clarify the role and responsibilities of USA and Santa Claus and Tree Lighting - explain where the money goes. 6:45 PM This will be an informal meeting Jerry Edwards, Mayor with plenty time to ask questions! Refreshments will be served • Thursday,November 19 Turn the Page... • 7.00-8.30 PM • Holiday Festivities-Check it Out • Tigard Senior Center 0 Have You Joined Yet? • 8815 SW O'Mara M6 "Lgak" NOTR7fO W +� Ne3Lghborhood ', r W. . atch O ' NEWSLETTER O \ 1 II 11 I( Tigard Police Department _ — Emergency 911 - Dispatch 629-0111 - Business 639-6168 If I Don't Call the Police, My Neighbor Will October is National Crime Preven- community's vulnerability to and implement effective plans to tion Month! crime. address these concerns. This is the month that citizens Active participants in Neighbor- Each of these individual Neighbor- nationwide unite and turn their hood Watch program join with hood Watch groups then unite thoughts and energies towards their neighbors to become the with each other and with the programs that help prevent crime "Eyes and Ears" of the Tigard Tigard Police to address com- in their cities and neighborhoods. Police Department in their neigh- munity issues or problems. Tigard has several programs dedi- borhoods. The combined strength of a united cated towards the goal of deter- community, both citizens and ring crime in our community and Active participation in this Y� making our city more livable. program enables the citizens to police, accomplish tasks and know one another and to focus on defeat problems that are not pos- their individual neighborhood and sible by an individual. its own particular strengths and This united strength empowers it weaknesses. It assists them in the community; it is the backbone Deter crime in defining problem areas and em- of a community that is truly con- powers them to address these cerned with the quality of life of your specific issues and to formulate the city in which they work and nei hborhood" live. It is the responsibility of g EACH citizen to accept their role WARNINGin their neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Watch If you have a NEIGHBORHOOD program is concerned with im- WATCH in your neighborhood be- proving the quality of life and the come an active participant. safety of the entire community. If you do not have a Neighborhood The NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Watch program, call Officer Bette program unites the Tigard Police PROGRAM IN FORCE Carter at the Tigard Police and the citizens in a cooperative IF I DON'T CALL THE POLICE Department at 639-6168 to find partnership to create a more MY NEIGHBOR WILL out how you can make a difference secure community by reducing the in your neighborhood. Have You Yoined ye t? -2 - For a Safe Halloween Watch Out! Halloween Trick or Treating can be If you opt for the traditional door- NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH is for a fun time for our children. to-door Trick or Treating, here are those who live in apartments too! However, there are a few simple some suggestions: In fact, because of the physical precautions that will help ensure • Accompany your children yourself layout of most apartment com- their safety and fun. or have another responsible adult plexes, the concept of Neighborhood accompany them. Watch where each neighbor • Trick or Treat only in your own "Watches' out for the other func- :: neighborhood or to homes of those tions ideally in the apartment com- . ,. you know. plex situation. The close proximity ;: I►. • Make sure your children's cos- of your neighbors enhances your tumes are brightly colored, fit ability to be the "Eyes and Ears' for well and don't hamper their sight each other; to be alert to "Suspi- or hearing. cions" persons, activities or You might consider a neighborhood . Use flashlights if out after dusk. vehicles. Halloween party instead of going • door-to-door trick or treating. Use Don't allow your children to eat Through an active Neighborhood your Neighborhood Watch phone their treats until you have Watch group you will be able to ad- tree and invite all the children in thoroughly examined them. dress common concerns or problems in your apartment complex. By the neighborhood. Older children • Leave your porch light on if you can assist. The party could be held wish to welcome Trick or meeting and knowing your neigh- at a local school, church or busi- Treaters. bors in the apartment complex you will be able to discuss these com- ness. mon issues and arrive at solutions that are effective and equitable for Is There A Block Home in Your everyone. The cohesiveness that results from a shared purpose will Neighborhood? also serve to combat possible crimes in your complex. As an example, Participation in the Block assistance or protection. often times the parking lots of Home program is another The adults do not have to apartment complexes become the way that concerned have children in school; "shopping lot" for those involved in citizens can unite with they need only be con- crimes such as thefts of stereos and each other to ensure the cerned for the safety and other items from vehicles. If the safety and livability of welfare of children. residents of an apartment complex their community. are trained in what to watch out Each of the six elemen- for, which activity or person is The Block Home program tary schools in Tigard has been functioning in has a Block Home coor- "suspicious" etc, the problem can b Oregon since the 1960's. The Block dinator that oversees the program lessened. When the "suspect' sees Home serves as a resource or refuge in their area. If you care about our posted Neighborhood Watch signs, for children who are frightened, lost children and wish to that person is more likely to stay g participate, clear of the complex. injured or are involved in an emer- please call the school in your area or gency situation while on their way you may contact Officer Carter at If you live in an apartment com- to or from school or at play. 639-6168. plex and wish to join with your Block Home participants are con- Your participation in this program neighbors to form a Neighbor- cerned adults who have volunteered will unite you with other concerned hood Watch group, call Officer to open their homes or businesses to citizens and result in a safer, more Bette Carter at the Tigard those children who may need their cohesive community. Police Department at 639-6168. There are already a number of apartment complexes in Tigard that CRIME PREVENTION TIPS have extremely effective Neighbor- s When leaving on vacation or for ■ If your fence gate is too high to hood Watch groups. an extended period of time, un- see over, for personal safety trim plug your garage door opener. the gate height which will allow This will prevent unwanted you to see into your yard before entry or stray radio signals from entering. A decorative arch could triggering the opener. be installed above the gate to ®® ®® keep continuity of the fence line. 19 EU If you have a crime prevention tip, send it to Officer Bette Carter, Tigard Police Department, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.Tigard,OR 97223. -3 - Oil and Water Don't Mix Turn Up the Heat Safely Putting grease, oils and fats down How can you help? The leading cause of fires in the your drain is a costly way to disposeUnited States is heating equipment of them. These products collect in Dont pour waste oil, grease, or fats and with winter just around the the sewer lines of your building, down your drain. Dispose of them corner, now is the time to check and the public sewer system. In in the garbage, or where possible, your woodstove, chimney and other time these products will block the RECYCLE! heating appliances. sewer lines, and cause a back-up. Restaurants, bakeries and By following a few preventative The City cleans the public lines on a similar type businesses' measures,you can reduce the risk of regular basis, however, some lines a fire that may threaten your home require more frequent cleaning be- Make sure that a proper grease and/or family. cause there is more grease in them. trap is installed on the sewer lines The more often the lines need to be that serve your dishwashers, pot cleaned, the more expensive main- sinks, and any other fixture that 1. Clean and inspect your chimney tenance is. could deposit grease into the sys- or woodstove annually, and burn tem. Most importantly, have the only dry, seasoned wood. If the grease collects in the sewer grease traps serviced on a regular line of your building, you may bear basis. Rendering companies (they 2. Never leave a fire unattended the cost of cleaning the line, or can be found in the yellow pages) and use a tight-fitting screen. worse, cleaning-up after sewage has can provide a service to remove the backed-up into your building. grease so it does not find its way 3. Keep combustibles (clothes, fur- into the sewer system. niture d an newspapers firewood) at least 3 feet away from chimneys, Be A Good Neighbor woodstoves and portable electrical Have you ever tried to find an ad- The Tualatin Valley Fire and Res- heaters. dress by driving down the street cue Department will be looking for 4. Place portable electrical heaters looking for the number? It can be addresses that are plainly visible not only frustrating, but also from the street during their regular away from combustibles and out of dangerous if you are searching for annual inspections for all busi- doorways and traffic paths. that number on a busy street. nesses. The Tigard Building inspec- When an emergency exists, it helps tors will also be checking for 5. Have your furnace cleaned and speed response time for both police addresses during any remodeling inspected by a professional. and fire services, when the address construction, as well as new con- numbers are visible from the street. struction inspections. The addres- 6. Look for trash or other stored ses must be on the building before a materials near your furnace or The Uniform Fire Code requires Final Inspection is approved and a water heater and remove them. that approved numbers or addresses Certificate of Occupancy is issued. be placed on all new and existing You can help by getting your ad- 7. Use only UL-approved kerosene buildings in such a position as to be dress posted clearly on your place of heaters in a well-ventilated area plainly visible and legible from the business, or at your home residence. outdoors (in a garage or shed). street or road fronting the property. The numbers should contrast with ad a good neighbor - display your dress. 8. Inspect your smoke detector(s) their background. ad ... .... ........... .. .......................................................................... ... .................................... monthly to insure that they are Let Your. .. ..Fingers.. Do. the Wa.lking working in case of fire! The library's CD ROM network is Two of the databases, Wall Street now up and running at full Journal and Wilson Business The Fire District has a FREE strength. Five workstations are Index, are available courtesy of Residential Smoke Detector Prog- linked through the City's computer George Fox College. ram. Call 649-8577 to schedule a network, providing public access George Fox College is offering a free inspection or to have a smoke simultaneously to nine databases MBA program with evening classes detector installed in your home free! covering phone directories in Tigard, and Tigard Library is g g y For further information on proper (residential & business), full text newspapers, (the Oregonian and proud to be acting as a satellite installation and maintenance of the Wall Street Journal), full text library for their graduate students. wood-burning equipment contact excerpts from national business By providing service to the stu- Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue at journals, general periodicals, buss- dents Tigard patrons are gaining 649-8577. Hess periodicals, and the Oregon access to additional resources. The Revised Statutes. program is off to a good start with 69 students. I -4 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Historic Home Open ©pen 1"-�D1CSe' 85tt1>r'CS4 df' ` grd The John Tigard House, under renovation by the Tigard Area His- �!r"a., t � � '1('he..Tigard Treasures l ;shop; toric and Preservation Association, ... .. loeatedn the SenilrCe�g Bi:'at $815: will be open to the public on Satur- SW O?Aara and is filled with Ueant. day, November 14 from 10:00 AM to ful, original items&lt hAnde�"It6d by:; 4 PM. Tigard Senior C *ter our"Talented TigardSena0 " Volunteers will offer historic tours of Saturday, October 31 We would like . iiovite Cott to stop; the home. Local crafts people will 10:00"to 5:00 PM and see our large variety of quality' have handmade items available for gflts. sale, as well as hot beverages and 'the .gard''Treasures Gift Shop is homebaked goods. Proceeds will go * Refreshments * open Monday through Friday 10 AM towards further restoration of the per. We are sta#ifed by all property. * Handcrafted Items * voltulteers. All items are hand- There is no charge for admission, al crafted in Tigard USA by our though donations will be gladly ac- s eniors who consign.at a small per - cepted. For information, contact Joy tentage aWve Bost,making their gift Cooper at City Hall, 639-4171. The Consignors 55 years of age items..* affordable. All proceeds John Tigard House is located at and over welcome. 'Shoppers go to the: Senior Center activity 103rd and Canterbury Lane. of all ages welcome! fund Educational Services Holiday Programs • t" • - SPARKLING HOLIDAY TOPIARY BARRETTES & TREE TOTS' TOUR COMBS Bring Old World romance AT into your home with a For long hair or short, dress up your silk rose and ribbon • • SLEIGHBELLS holiday apparel with these metallic tabletop holiday tree. • • • ribbon hair pieces. Teens!! Here is you bring a green artificial 16" to Kids!! Bring your favorite adult for a great chance to learn how to makesome great, inexpensive gifts. 18" tree, (available at most craft a morning at Sleighbells Tree Farm stores including Oregon Craft and and Holiday Shop. See how Date: Thursday November 19 Floral) we provide the rest. See Christmas trees are prepared for Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm sample at the library. shipping. After our walk and visit Location: Tigard Senior Center Date: Thursday December 3 with the animals, we will tour the Tuition: $5.00 Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm shop and have hot chocolate. We Materials: $5.00 for 2 pieces Location: Tigard Senior Center will caravan by car to Sleighbells. Tuition: $5.00 Meet at: Tigard Town Hall Materials: $10.00 Date: Friday December 11 HOLIDAY WELCOME Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am DOORMAT Fee: $3.00 per family Learn stenciling while making a cheery holiday doormat to welcome :...................... , your guests. This is an easy gift to To Register: make for friends and family. Bring a round stenciling brush. Pick up a registration form at Data: Tuesday December 1 — - the Tigard Library,City Hall Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm _ Lobby or call Joy Cooper at Location: Tigard Senior Center - 684-6537,Ext. 269, Tuition: $5.00 Registration open now Materials: $5.00 ..................................................................................... - b - Comnwnity-CalendarINFORMATION ! All meetings at: Tigard City Hall 13125 SW Hall Boulevard RECYCLE YOUR YARD DEBRIS City Council: November 10*, 17,24* Saturday November 7 1992 December 8*, 15,22* ' ' -7:30 pm unless otherwise posted 10 AM to 2 PM Library Board: 2nd Thurs., 7:00 pm Tigard City Hall Parking Lot Park Board: 1st Tues., 7:00 pm 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard Planning Commission: 1st Mon.after 1st Sun., 7:30 pm The City and your local haulers (Miller's, Pride, and Schmidt's) are NPO M1/2: 2nd Wed., 7:30 pm offering a FREE yard debris recycling depot. Yard debris is any of NPO M3 & 1st wed7:00 pm NPO N4: 2nd Wed., 7:30 pm the following things: grass clippings, branches, shrubs, plants, NPO ffb&fi6: 3rd Wed., 7:30 pm weeds, limbs, and leaves. NPO f18: 1st Thurs., 7:30 pm Solid Waste Advisory Comm: * REMEMBER: All stumps and logs must be under 4" in diameter 3rd Mon.,7:00 pm and no plastic will be accepted. Transportation Advisory Comm: 2nd Thurs., 7:00 pm FANNO CREEK CLEAN UP *Denotes Cablecast Meeting Saturday, November 7, 1992 8 AM The Tigard City Council meetings are Tigard Water District Parking Lot cablecast live at 7:30 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month on Channel 27. 8777 SW Burnham Street, Tigard Replays are shown at 9:00 pm Wednesday following the Tuesday meeting,and at 6:00 Join the Fans of Fanno Creek, Ti-Tu-Me-Wood Girl Scouts and the pm the Thursday following the Tuesday Unified Sewerage Agency (USA) for a community clean up of meeting on channel 21. Fanno Creek. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather and bring your own rake or shovel. Gloves, trash bags and refreshments will Liz Newton - Editor be provided, Nancy Lof-Layout Design For more information, call Mark Jockers at USA,648-8621. • Paid for by: BULK RATE CITY OF TIGARD CARRIER ROUTE PRE-SORT 13125 SW HALL BLVD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID CITY OF TIGARD TIGARD, OREGON 97223 PERMIT 2528 OREGON (503) 639-4171 PORTLAND, OR FAX No. 684-7297 POSTAL CUSTOMER