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Vol. IX No. 8 The Official Newsletter of Tigard October 1991
The Mayor's Schwab Fills Council Vacancy
Corner Jack Schwab, a Tigard attorney, Councilor Schwab attended his first
was selected by City Council on Oc- meeting on October 8th and will
THANK YOU to all of you who tober 7, 1991 to serve, on an inter- serve until a candidate is elected in
participated in the City's 30th im basis, the seat vacated by March to fill the remainder of the
Birthday celebration!!! Judging Carolyn Eadon. Eadon vacated her unexpired term. The City's charter
by the comments of those who at- position on October 1st. prohibits Schwab from running in
tended, the event was a big suc- Schwab was selected by the Council March for the position.
cess! after a panel interview on October Individuals interested in filing for
Special thanks to the Planning 7. Two other candidates, Jon Kvis- the March election should contact
Committee and parade committee tad and John L. Cook, were in- Cathy Wheatley, City Recorder at
members who worked hard for cluded in the interview. The three 639-4171 ext. 308. The filing dead-
several months to put it all candidates were selected for the in- line for potential candidates is
together. Also, thanks to the' terview after submitting a letter January 13, 1992.
downtown businesses for their outlining their qualifications for the
patience during street closures position.
and traffic changes.
The Planning Committee met 9W Task Force
after the celebration and agreed
that we should make Tigard's The Task Force has expressed Birthday celebration an annual The Mayor and Council recently an
event! Planning is underway for appointed a Task Force to review interest in helping create a "con-
the celebration in September options for improving 99W. The cept plan" for the highway that in-
1992. There will be a contest in Task Force will work closely with cludes consideration of pedestrian,
the schools this fall to select a staff from the Oregon Department bicycle and transit facilities as well
name for the event. of Transportation (ODOT), which as vehicular traffic.
In order to make this truly a com- has jurisdiction over the highway. Finally, the Task Force will review
munity celebration, we need your ODOT has previously stated their some short term, construction
ideas and assistance. Committees intent to widen a portion of 99W projects that ODOT is proposing
are being formed now for the from approximately Pfaffle to Com- that will improve safety along the
parade, entertainment, children's mercial Street in order to reduce highway.
activities, publicity,run,vendors, delays and improve safety For more information, contact Ed
and logistics. If you can par- The Task Force will review alter- Murphy at 639-4171.
ticipate, even in a small way, natives for increasing the capacity,
please contact Liz Newton at City safety and appearance of the high-
Hall,639-4171. way, including alternatives to
Working together, we can make widening. If the highway does
next year's celebration even bet- need to be widened, the Task Force Tum the Page...
ter! will review methods of minimizing
the impact to existing busi-
nesses; redeveloping the land ad- • Recycling News
jacent to the highway; and •
Crime Prevention
improving the design of the high-
Jerry Edwards, Mayor
way as it is widened. • Library News
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Recycle All Crime Prevention
Corrugated October is a good time to think about crime prevention in your neighborhood
Cardboard! since it is National Crime Prevention month. Neighborhood Watch is an
excellent means to increase your neighborhood's safety and liveability.
Your local franchised hauler
recycles corrugated cardboard and Neighborhood Watch is a national organiza-
provides weekly pickup at curbside. tion that is comprised of local communities
Curbside recycling is picked up on ` �� r dedicated to making their own areas crime
the same day as your regular gar- free. The members of Neighborhood Watch
bage service. To prepare your cor- are the 'eyes and ears" of the local police
rugated cardboard, please do the department.
following: By becoming an active participant in Neigh-
Flatten and tie a manageable '. �`'ii: \ borhood Watch you are doing your part to
amount with string. The bundles make your family and neighborhood safe and
should be no larger than 3' x 4' in a secure.
size. Remember, corrugated Neighborhood Watch has proven itself to be one of the most effective and
cardboard has a wavy layer between cost efficient deterrents to crime. Citizens align themselves with neighbors
two thinner layers. Please NO wax- to work together with the local police department to reduce the opportunity
coated cardboard, cereal boxes, or for crime to occur in their neighborhood and to ensure that their neighbor-
egg cartons. hood is a safe environment for everyone.
Place at curbside on your regular If you are currently involved as an active participant in your Neighborhood
collection day with your other Watch program, seek to involve others who may be new to the neighborhood
recyclable items. If your can is also to join. If you do not presently have an active Neighborhood Watch program
at curbside, place the recyclable in your neighborhood become involved in starting one. The Tigard Police
items a short distance away from Department now has a Crime Prevention Officer, Officer Bette Carter, who
the can so they can be easily distin- will assist you in organizing a Neighborhood Watch in your neighborhood.
guished from the refuse On Thursday evening, October 17, a city-wide Neighborhood Watch meeting
was held. Those who are members of Neighborhood Watch were asked to at-
When We Recycle tend to offer their expertise and to update their group records. Those want-
Cardboard, What Do We ing to become a participant in the program were encouraged to sign up and
Save? receive information on how to make their neighborhoods safer by starting a
program in their neighborhood.
■ 300/c - 55% energy use reduc- plan now on making your commitment to do your part as a citizen of Tigard.
tion It takes everyone, the individual citizen and the police, working together to
■ 130010 solid waste reduction ensure that our City continues to be a great city to live and work in.
■ 95%air pollution reduction
■ 60%water use reduction
In Oregon, about 52% of the avail- What the Hay?
able corrugated cardboard is ■
recycled. The national average is
46%. Even though Oregon is above
the average, the bulk of this What are those funny looking fabric These barriers are now required in
cardboard recycled in our state is fences and hay bales for? You may order to help with the cleanup of
done by commercial and industrial have seen hay bales and black the Tualatin River, which is the
sources,rather than residential. fabric fences showing up around point to which all storm drain sys-
Used corrugated cardboard is town around construction sites, and tems flow.
processed in the Tri-County area to wondered what they are for. When silt, mud and dirt get
make new corrugated cardboard, These erosion barriers (as they are washed into the river, they carry
chipboard, roofing felt, and plant called), are there to help prevent chemicals and nutrients that cause
mulch. It also is shipped overseas to dirt, mud and silt from leaving con- algae to grow. The algae chokes
Korea,Taiwan and China for paper- struction sites and being washed the river, and does not allow other
making and packaging. into storm drains, creeks and the forms of wildlife to flourish, plus it
Excerpts taken from DEQ waste reduction Tualatin River. makes the river look terrible.
publications
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• HOLIDAY CRAFT CLASSES .''-, - :•: :
ADULT/TEENS WREATH ORNAMENTS PINE CONE ELVES
RIBBON ANGEL — Tuesday Dec. 10 — Tuesday Dec. 10
— Tuesday Nov. 19th — 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. — 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
— 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. — Tigard Senior Center — Tigard Water District
— Tigard Senior Center — Fee: $4.00 — Fee: $3.00
— Fee:$4.00 — Materials:$4.00 Santa is lucky to have a group of
— Materials:$5.00 Make 5 tiny tree-ornament sized helpers, his elves. Here is a chance
With its iridescent wings, this angel wreaths of different materials and to have your own collection of
could grace the top of your tree. decorations. Santa's helpers.
Ctndes 3 to 6
WOVEN PAPER RISWEET SMELLING GIFTS
RIBBON WALL
HANGINGS — Thursday Dec. 5— Wednesday December 4 — 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
— 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. — Tigard Water District
— Tigard Senior Center Fee: $3.00
Make and fill sachets with sweet
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS
— Fee: $4.00 smelling natural materials to turn
— Materials:$6.00 CRAFTS your favorite persons drawer or
Round wreaths, hearts or half bas- 'For Grades X to 2 closet into a garden of scent.
kets can be woven using paper rib-
bon in its coiled form. Then using SNOWFALL BALL MR.&MRS. SNOWMAN
ribbons, cones, ornaments and etc. a — Tuesday Dec.3 — Thursday Dec. 12
delightful Christmas hanging is — 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. — 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
created, later by changing the rib- — Tigard Water District — Tigard Water District
bons and other materials the wreath — Fee: $3.00 — Fee: $3.00
can be used year round. Make one of those old fascinating, Mr. & Mrs. Snowman will grace
old-fashioned snowstorms in jar to your table during the Holiday
give as a gift. Season and throughout the entire
winter.
What zviffyou do for the second week,of
Winter Break??
Count raindrops? Watch "Little Mermaid"for the 20th time? INSTEAD,WHY NOT JOIN US FOR "WINTER VACATION
DAYS." 4 days of FUNII Each day different!
What Days? December 30 & 31 AGES: 6-11 years
January 2 & 3
Times: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $18 per day/child or $65 for all 4 days
Sign up by the day or for the entire week.
Where: Tigard Community Center (at the Fire Station)
Commercial Street, Tigard —
What will we do? Crafts, games, songs and activities. '
We'll make our own nutritious lunches
(food provided).
Daily Trema:
Monday: Lions & Tigers & Bears - OH MY! 4
Tuesday. Happy New Year's Eve -A Winter Party
Thursday. Let's Make Believe - Knights, Princesses -A Hero's Day!
Friday: Circus, Circus! We'll make a circus.
AT LAST! TIGARD WILL HAVE AN INDOOR PARK !
What is it? A warm, dry, indoor play area where children ages 0 to 4 years and their parents may interact with
other young families during the cold, rainy seasons. A variety of toys and play equipment (balls, trikes, indoor
slides, etc.) are available for your use. There is no formalized instruction and parents participate by providing su-
pervision and setting up and taking down equipment on a scheduled basis.
Where is it? The Tigard Indoor Park will be held in the Metzger Park Recreation Center, a lovely, convenient
facility located at corner of Hemlock&Hall Blvd.
How do we sign y12? Registration will be limited to a maximum of 50 families each season. The cost for one
season is listed below. This fee will entitle the family to unlimited park and equipment use during the hours of
operation. Register by completing the Educational Services form specifying which seasons you would like to at-
tend. All registrants will receive an informational brochure.
1991-1992 INDOOR PARK CALENDAR
Term Fee Open
Win r
January 6 to March 20 (11 weeks) $22.00 Monday-Friday - 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Registrants will receive a calendar
Spring at the organizational meeting.
March 30 to May 22 (8 weeks) $16.00
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM REGISTRATION
BRING OR MAIL TO TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY, 13125 SW HALL BLVD.,TIGARD,OR 97223. QUESTIONS: Call Joy Cooper at the Library,
684-6537.
• Use one form per registrant. •MAKE CHECK OUT to City of Tigard,Educ.Serv. Prog.
• Payment must be encloses with registration. You may enclose one check to cover more than one registration,if they are made together.
• We do not send confirmations. You will be notified only if your class is filled or cancelled.
MARK YOUR CLASS TIME AND DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR. REGISTRATION IS OPEN
NAME: HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE:
ADDRESS: APT. NO.
CITY: STATE: ZIP: AGE: or GRADE:
(if under 18 yrs.)
What classes would you like to see offered next term?
CLASS TITLE SESSION NO. TUITION&FEES TOTAL
Must be signed to make registration valid. TOTAL $
City of Tigard-Educational Services Programs -WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
I understand that neither the City of Tigard nor its agents will assume any liability for claims arising out of my participation in the City of Tigard-sponsored
Educational Services Program. I agree that the City of Tigard and it agents are not liable for any claim resulting from the negligence of the City of Tigard
or its agents. I agree to assume all liability and to hold the City of Tigard and its agents harmless for any personal injury or property damage arising out
of my participation in the City of Tigard-sponsored Educational Services Program.
Signature: Date:
(if participant is under 18,their parent or legal guardian must sign)
Kids' Summer Reading Celebrate the Traditional Art of
Cooks Up Storytelling During October and
MUNCH A BUNCH OF BOOKS November at the Library
COOKBOOKS! MONDAY,OCTOBER 28,7:00 PM SCARY STORIES!
The Tigard Friends of the Library are offer-
ing for sale the cookbook that Tigard kids If you love the thrill of hair raising tale,join us for tradi-
whipped up during Summer Reading. The tional scary stories told by storyteller Sarah Kirchfeld.
cookbooks can be snapped up for$2.00 each Suggested for children grades 2 through 61 No sign-up re-
and proceeds will go toward buying re- quired.
placement materials for the Children's
Area. You can look forward to tasting and ' WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 30, 7.00 PM
trying Real Recipes, Make Believe Recipes, HALLOWEEN STORIES! O
Recipes For Fun and Recipes From The _
Library for crafts and activities. Be sure to Not-so-scary tales for the preschool set. We'll share
kiss the cook! some of our favorite stories and have an in the
library trick or treat! Come in costume and bring
NEW AT THE LIBRARY the whole family! No sign-up required.
CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK --
November 11 through 17
STORYTELLER'S WORKSHOP
A two part program to bring the storyteller in you to life!!! For
grades 2-6.
Business Dateline Ondisc -- Regional TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 12,4:00-5:00 PM EXPERIENCE
business information. Full text articles STORYTELLING! Part 1
are featured from 180 regional journals, A storyteller will perform various types of stories, teach how to
newspapers, and wire services. Indexing choose and learn a story, and give the group a chance to participate
of subjects, names, companies and loca- together in storytelling. Sign-up required.
tions make possible the locating of infor-
mation quickly and accurately. You will TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 19,4:00-5:00 PM EXPERIENCE
find Business Dateline at the ProQuest (more) STORYTELLING! Part 2
workstation in the Audio-Visual area. Students who participated in Part 1 will have a chance to practice
Periodical Abstracts Ondisc -- An telling stories and can be videotaped if they choose. Sign-up re-
electronic index of over 450 journals from quired.
the United States, Canada, and the
United Kingdom. Each citation includes a Both Parts 1 and 2 are recommended for grades 2 through 6. Call
short abstract to help you determine the Jody at 684-6537 to sign up,or drop by the Library.
relevancy of the article to your needs. WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 13,7:00 PM SPECIAL FAMILY
Newsbank -- An electronic index of'Zs- STORYTIME
sues and Events" as covered in the Stories come in many forms. We'll share stories from books, stories
newspapers of over 450 United States on boards, stories told- and invite you to participate in the telling!
cities. It is a subject guide to newspaper
articles of national interest. Tigard Public HOLIDAYPROGRAMS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Library has the accompanying microfiche
from 1990 to the present. SATURDAY,DECEMBER 7,2:00-4:00 PM ORNAMENT
Dun & Bradstreet State Sales Guide MAKING AND TREE TRIMMING
Oregon -- 38,189 listings of Oregon firms Our yearly tradition! We'll provide some ornament designs, basic
provide select summary information in- mate rias, a tree to decorate, background music and good cheer!
cluding demographics, company relation- You may want to bring your own scissors and any special materials
ships, change indicators & S.I.C. codes you might like.
and ratings.
DTHURSDAY,DECEMBER 12,7:00-8:00 PM
Dun's Regional Business Directory
Oregon Area -- This 3 volume directory THE REJOICE BELL CHOIR
is divided into three sections: business Enjoy traditional sounds of the holidays performed
rankings, businesses geographically, busi- on Old English handbells and handchimes by high
nesses by industry classification, business school students and join us for a story and cookies.
alphabetically,and a statistical summary.
IT'S AT THE LIBRARY--CHECK IT OUT!
Community Calendar
All meetings at: Tigard City Hall
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
City Council:Oct.8*, 15,22*
Nov 19,26*
-7:30 pm unless otherwise posted
Library Board:2nd Thurs.,7:00 pm
Park Board: 3rd Tues.,7:00 pm
Planning Comm:
1st Mon after 1st Sun.,7:30 pm
NPO#1&N2:2nd Wed.,7:30 pm
NPO#3&##7:1st Wed.,7:00 pm
NPO#F4&fib:2nd Wed.,7:30 pm
NPO#i5:3rd Wed.,7:30 pm
Solid Waste Advisory Comm: ;
3rd Mon., 7:00 pm `
Transportation Advisory Comm:
2nd Thurs., 7:00 pm
Economic Development Comm:
3rd Tues., 7:30 am,Davidsons'
Restaurant .
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Cable TV
Channel2l
The'hgard City Council meetings are COUNCILOR EADON HONORED FOR SERVICE TO CITY
cablecast live at 7:30 pm on the second At the October 8, 1991 Council meeting, Mayor Edwards presents Carolyn Eadon
and fourth Tuesday of the month on with a plaque commemorating her years of service on the City Council. Councilor
Channel 27. Replays are shown at 9:00 Eadon expressed thanks to the other Council members for the cooperative spirit
pm Wednesday following the Tuesday during her tenure.
meeting,and at 6:00 pm the Thursday
following the Tuesday meeting on
Channel 21.
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