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Vol. IX No. 7 The Official Newsletter of Tigard September 1991
The Mayor's Corner High School Parking Permits
For your information Councilor On August 13th, the Tigard City Council approved an ordinance that will
Carolyn Eadon will vacate her restrict parking near Tigard High School. The ordinance is the result of a
seat on the Tigard City Council as vote by the residents that will be affected by the parking ban.
of October 1, 1991. The area near the high school has been the source of numerous complaints,
Councilor Eadon worked hard as a by the residents, or problems associated with the high school students park-
member of the Council, and com- ing in the residential neighborhood.
munity services such as libraries
and parks were important to her. The ordinance will prohibit parking in the specified area near the high
She became involved as a citizen school on school days from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. unless the vehicle owner
volunteer nearly ten years ago in has a permit. The permits are available to the residents at a cost of$10
order to have an impact go a each. A resident may purchase as many permits as they have vehicles
neighborhood issue. registered to their address. Guest permits are to be handled on an as
needed basis. Permits are only needed for resident's vehicles that are
This is meant as a tribute to parked on the street. Signs will be posted in October in the restricted area
Councilor Eadon and also as a advising of the parking restrictions.
tribute to the dedication of in-
dividuals who are interested, con- The parking restrictions will not affect sporting events at the high school
cerned and even angry enough to since they are held after the posted hours. The parking restrictions will be
get involved in local issues that in effect for one year on a trial basis. No other residential parking restric-
impact them, their families, and tions for other areas will be considered until Council reviews the program
community. after the one year trial period.
I have said many times that the
City of Tigard depends on citizen Carolyn Eadon Vacates Council Seat
volunteers to make things hap- y
pen. Citizens provide input and
personal perspectives on single is- Councilor Carolyn Eadon will va- The City Charter precludes the per-
sues and as members of ongoing cate her seat on the Tigard City son appointed to serve in the interim
Boards and Committees. All of Council effective October 1, 1991. from running for the seat in March.
the current members of Council She cites a change in personal The person elected in March will
started their involvement with circumstances as the reason for serve the remainder of Councilor
local government as volunteers on her decision. Eadon's term which expires Decem-
Boards and Committees. Mayor Edwards said he regrets ber 31, 1994.
There are countless ways citizens the loss. "I appreciated her
can become involved and impact dedication and her thinking
the future of their community. All through the issues. She was a
it takes is interest and time. I en- hard working member of the
courage you to become involved. team and her contributions will
be missed." Turn the Page...
The City Council is required by
/7 Charter to appoint someone to m
• Sumerlake Water Quality
the vacancy until an election can Probed
be held. The next available elec-
tion • Recycling Awareness Week
is in March 1992. y g
Jerry Edwards, Mayor • Library's Storytime Schedule
Summerlake Water Quality Probed Newspaper Recycling
There have been numerous phone of yards of soil and hauling it from To produce one ton of paper it takes:
calls this summer regarding the the site. The lake is approximately • 3,688 pounds of wood
water quality in Summerlake. The 10 acres (435,600 square feet) in
most common concerns are ad- size. There are other options • 216 pounds of lime
dressed below. however, that may be considered: • 360 pounds of salt cake
Question: Why is there algae on Drain the lake occasionally
76 pounds of soda ash
the lake this year?
(every 1 - 3 years) and harvest
Answer: There is very little, if any the weeds mechanically or har- . 24,000 gallons of water
algae on the lake (pond). The plant vest these mechanically from the . 28 mil BTU's of energy
material which is being mistaken water surface with equipment
for algae is actually a pond weed built for this purpose. Both of The pollutants created include:
that is growing from the bottom of these options, however, would . 84 pounds of air pollutants
the lake. This weed also blooms, as not be as costly as a permanent
many other weeds do, in the sum- solution but would still be quite • 36 pounds of water pollutants
mertime. The reason for the weed an expense. • 176 pounds of solid waste
presence is shallow water condi- Remove the weir boards from the
tions. dam and let the lake revert back On a national average, it takes ap-
Question: Why was this weed to its natural state, as a wetland Proximately southern pine trees
not present in years past? stream area. This may or may to make one ton of paper. However,
not be acceptable to all residentsin Oregon, the waste from trees and
.
Answer: Prior to the Tualatin River used newsprint is used to a greater
Basin Clean-Up Project, chemicals Ignore the-pond weeds and accept extent than the whole tree itself.
were used in the lake to control the the lake for what it is (shallow ir- In fact, while the national average of
weeds. This process is no longer ac- rigation pond) with problems newsprint recycled is 30%, in
ceptable as it conflicts with the that are inherent with its initial
Clean-Up project. The chemicals construction. Oregon the figure is 67%! Even so,
Smurfit Newsprint Corporation
kill the weeds by shading them out The purpose of this article is to must import still more old
(not allowing sunlight into the lake). answer some of the questions the newspaper from other states to
The plant dies and causes excess City has received about Summer- supply its Oregon plants.
nitrogen from decaying plant lake. If you have more questions or
material which in turn causes a for any reason you would like more
greater crop of weeds in subsequent information please contact Floyd
years. It's a vicious cycle. Peoples, Parks Supervisor at 639- - -
Question: What causes other en- 4171, extension 340. I will be happy OV
vironmental problems at the to assist in any way possible.
lake?
The Sed.Bai►ows:
Stea10P1heG�euiury!
Answer: Feeding the ducks causes ,A,,,•,,,y,
unnatural populations; fertilizers OREGON
applied to lawns and landscapes RECYCLING
around the lake including park land
wash into the storm drains. All AWARENESS WEEK
storm drains in and around the lake Recycle all newsprint! Your local
dump directly into it, any paint, OCTOBER 5- 12, 1991 franchised hauler now recycles
gasoline, detergents, house wash or newspaper and provides weekly
roof sprays for moss etc., go directly pickup at curbside. Curbside recy-
Watch the newspaper for more infor- cling is picked up on the same day
into the lake. All of these things mation about the Recycling Day as your regular garbage service.
contribute to water quality in the planned at Tigard City Hall on
lake. Saturday,October 12, 1991. To prepare your newspapers, please
Question: What can be done todo the following:
There will be recycling displays and
get rid of the weeds and make information as well as recycling ser- . Tie with a string or place in a
Summerlake a true lake, not an vice offered by our Tigard area brown grocery sack(or both).
irrigation pond (its original pur- franchised haulers: Place at curbside with our other
pose)? y
Answer: After questioning ar- MILLER'S SANITARY SERVICE recyclable items. If your can is
chitects and engineers, the one also at curbside, place the
answer that keeps coming up is to PRIDES DISPOSAL recyclable items a short distance
make the lake deeper. How do we away from the can so they can be
accomplish this? By draining the SCHMIDT'S SANITARY easily distinguished from the
lake and removing many thousands SERVICE refuse.
City of Tigard
FALL 1991 CLASSES -- EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM
Help us spread the word of our classes. We have some wonderful topics and instructors. Extra copies
of this catalog and registration forms are available in the library.
Adults Family Activities
WASHINGTON COUNTY "NO SCHOOL TODAY" TOURS
THANKSGIVING WINERY TOUR
Sunday Dec. 1 These are tours for families and kids. EXPLORING PORTLAND BY BUS
11:00 AM to 5:30 PM Dress warmly with comfortable socks & Friday Nov.15
Meet at Tigard City Hall footwear, bring a sack lunch. An adult 9:15 AM to??
Fee:$11.00 per person needs to accompany each family group. Tigard TriMet Transit Center
$18.00 per couple (Babies should be in backpacks). Commercial Street
Let our rented school bus be your desig- A VISIT WITH THE DINOSAUR'S Fee:$3.00 per child includes bus fare
nated driver and come enjoy the Wineries' KIN: Tour of Hart's Reptile World $4.00 per adult
Thanksgiving Weekend Open House. Get Friday Nov.8 In Portland there is a wild and crazy place
to do some tasting,and take advantage of 9:30 AM to ?? of fascination for children of all ages (in-
the wine discounts and gift shops. We'll Meet at Tigard City Hall cluding seniors). Hippo Hardware and
stop for a no-host lunch. You must be Fee:$3.00 per person/includes fee Trading Company collects fascinating
over 21 years to register, you may be into Reptile World. odds and ends of antique and reproduc-
asked for proof of age at the bus. tion house furnishings and hardware.
We will car caravan across the Willamette We've arranged for a tour for ages from 3
River on the Canby ferry to Canby and the to??. We'll ride the bus,stop off for a ride
Reptile World. There we will get to handle u the US Bank Tower elevator and a have
WHEN YOU NEED TO BE HEARD: and pet all sorts of turtles, lizards and high look over Portland. Loran back,
Access to Local Government snakes as well as learn about these uni g g
Mondays Oct. 14& 21 que creatures. Then we will drive to there is an optional visit to the Children's
7:00 to 8:30 PM Oregon City to take the elevator up to Museum on Barbur Blvd.
Tigard Water District Promenade Park. After lunch,if your fami- -
Fee:$4.00 ly is still game,there will be an optional visit
Do you feel that government doesn't know to the McLoughlin House.
or respond to your concerns? Do you NEWS FLASH
know who you need to approach, how to INDOOR PLAY PARK FOR PRESCHOOLERS at the Metzger Park Recreation Center to
issues on mee
find out what going on, how These are get your start January 6th'. Information and registration materials to be in the next'issue of
ting agendas. TCityscape.
topics to be covered in the first session. In
the second session you will learn how to PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES
present constructive information to a
governmental body, collect data, get tes- LITTLE JOHNNY APPLESEED- A WALK WITH THE BIRDS: A
timony and present your cause in a post Friday Oct.4 = t;. Trip to the Audubon Society Wildlife
tive way which will contribute to our Refuge on Cornell Rd.
Time:10 AM to Noon g
community's ability to deal with the issues 1 . Friday Oct.18
surrounding growth and quality of fife. Meet at Tigard City Hall to carpool Y
Fee:$4.00/family 9:30 AM to Noon
We will car caravan to Oliphant's Or- Meet at Tigard City Hall for directions
chards, south of Sherwood to hike Fee:$2.00 per person
The Audubon Society Center is a good
St through the orchards,pick ourown apples, Y 9
BABYSITTER'S TRAINING s*L `S'D do an apple craft and have some fresh introduction to environmental education
Thursdays Oct.10, 17&24 Se�t,Ty apple cider with our snack. You are wel- for all ages. We will walk the gentle trails,
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 6:� come to have lunch at the picnic area and visit their bookstore full of environ-
plus,Saturday Oct. 26
afterwards. mental books,games and gifts.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Bring lunch)
Tigard City Hall
Ages:12 yrs.or older WHERE IS YOUR CLASS BEING HELD?
Fee:$18.00-Materials:$2.00 Tigard Water District Building Expressions Craft and Hobby Shop
Completing this class will earn participants 18777 SW Burnham Street 17705 SW Pacific Hwy.-Just
Red Cross Certification and a City of at the corner of Hall& Burnham across the Tualatin River Bridge
Tigard Babysitter's Certificate. Students toward Sherwood on the right side
will complete Basic First Aid Training,CPR of highway.
and learn how to deal with the needs of Tigard Senior Center
young children, including activities to 8815 SW Omara St.-behind the Tigard City Hall&public Library
entertain various-aged kids. Tigard Christian Church. 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard,OR 97223
Adult/Teen Crafts ... See Examples at the Library
THE MOP PUPPY FABRIC PAINTING MOTHER & DAUGHTER
Tuesday Oct. 15 Wednesdays Nov.6& Nov. 13 JEWELRY MAKING
7:00 to 9:00 PM 7:00 to 9:00 PM Tuesday Nov.5
Tigard Senior Center Tigard Senior Center 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Fee:$4.00 Fee:$8.00 Tigard Senior Center
Materials:$6.00 Materials:$5.00 Fee:$4.00 single/$2.00 each
This sweet puppy will win a favorite spot We will help you make the plunge into additional family member
in your home or be a delightful gift. creative fabric painting. You have the Materials:$2.50 each person
talent and now is the time! We even have Friends and family come for a session of
BEGINNERS STAINED GLASS patterns,so great looking projects can be making bright and light earrings,hair clips
Thursdays Oct.3 to Nov.14 as easy as painting-by-numbers. Bring and pendants from FRIENDLY PLASTIC.
7:00 to 9:00 PM (6 sessions) an object or clothing to paint. Suggested minimum age of 8.
Tigard Senior Center
Fee:$20.00 THE MINI-MOP DOLLS
Materials:$10 00 Tuesday Oct.1 —
Learn the basics of designing and 7:00 to 9:00 PM `
producing stained glass pieces. You Tigard Senior Center BATHROOM DESIGN
will complete a large sun dazzler or Fee:$4.00 Tuesday Oct.8
small window in class. Materials:$6.00 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
These delightful, old-fashioned girls, The Fixture Gallery
Computer Classes once you know how, are quick to make Consolidated Supply Co.Showroom
INTRO TO COMPUTERS/ADULTS and can give that special touch to your 7337 SW Kable Ln.,Tigard
decor or gifts. Off 72nd between Bonita &Carmen
(Computers used for demonstration only)
Session A VICTORIAN WREATH Fee:$3.50
Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:30 PM Tuesday Oct. 29 Planning to buildTo remodel a
Oct.8,15,22&29 7:00 to 9:00 PM bathroom? Look at and
d discuss the latest
Session B Expression Crafts Shop in fixtures, compare the materials they
Ware made of, colors available, and see
Wednesdays 7:00 to 8:30 PM Fee:$4.00
Oct.9,16,23&30 Materials:$6.00 how they fit into your bathroom decor. A
remodeling designer will discuss options
Session C Create a delicate Victorian wreath to and approximate costs of your project.
Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:30 PM enjoy in your home or as a gift.
Nov.5,12, 19&26
All held at:Tigard Senior Center oT— Childrens Crafts & Classes
Fee:$10.00
For the absolute, total, utter beginner AFTER SCHOOL CRAFTS Nov.21 -Thanksgiving Basket
who wants to know about computers and Thursday afternoons Grace your Thanksgiving table with a
join the "computer age." Terminology turkey basket and make some special
and concepts will be explained, even Tigard
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how to plug parts together and howtoget Tigard Water District napkins,too.
software up and running. Presented in Fee:$2.50 per class For Grades:3 to 6th
an easy-going question and answer for- We offer a variety of crafts and easy
mat. There is no question 100 DUMB. projects for elementary school children. Oct.10-Can-imals
The material costs are included in the A new twist to recycling. Bring a couple
INTRO TO THE MAC COMPUTER daily fee. Please register for each in- of pop or similar sized cans and we'll
Our instructor wants prospective and dividual class by date and name. Note help you start a can-imal zoo.
new MAC users to get off on the right the ages recommended for each class.
foot. He will explain the equipment and Oct. 24-A Paper Witch
software programs using an illustrated For Grades K to 2nd She's only made of paper, but she's as
manual he has developed. "Emphasis Oct.3-Puppet Friends scary as can be. You might make her to
is on the FUNdamentals." Make your own puppet - then act out put into your room, but we bet she ends
up as a home decoration.
Session A stories with your favorite creature.
Saturdays Oct.12&19 Nov.14-Thanksgiving Turkey Hot
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Oct.17-Haunting Decorations Pad
Tigard Town HallMake a paper ribbon ghost, then A delightful holiday decoration to hold
Session B decorate your own pumpkin. your favorite turkey feast.
Wednesdays Nov.6,13,20&Dec.4 Nov.7-Leaves are Falling LOOK/N THE NOVEMBER
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Leaves come in all shapes and sizes.
Tigard Senior Center Use Fall's beautiful colors to make a CITYSCAPE FOR SPECIAL
HOLIDAY SEASON CLASSES
FEE:$10.00 bright collage. AND CHILDREN'S
INSTRUCTOR:Ira Friedwald ACTIVITIES.
DEVELOPMENTAL MOVEMENT AFTER SCHOOL SCIENCE COMMUNITY YOUTH
FOR TOTS (Adult & Child) DIRTY WORK AFOOT PROGRAMS
TOT GYMNASTICS Wednesdays Oct.2 to Oct.23 The Contact people for information about
Mondays-Sept.30 to Nov.25 4:00 to 5:00 PM the following Tigard area Youth
Organizations are:
8 meetings Tigard Water District Tigard Soccer Club
Session A: Fee:$8.00 Pat Saporta 684-1243
9:15 to 10:00 AM Materials:$5.00 Nancy Williams 620-6065
Age: 15 to 30 mos. Grades:3 to 6 Tigard-Tualatin-Sherwood Indoor
Fee:$30.00(includes adult&child) How did winding rivers make fossils a Soccer Association
Session B: million years ago? What is the dif- Susan Simpson 620-8736
10:15 to 11:15 AM ference in a soil recipe that allows bean or
Age: 2 to 3 yrs instead of berry plants to grow? You can Tom Nasman 639-0949
Fee:$35 (includes adult&child do experiments that geologists and soil Tigard/Tualatin Babe Ruth Baseball
Both Held at:Tigard City Hall scientists do! Dave Isom 639-8998
Instructor:Gail Hjorth Little League
Adult and child will share play activities WACKY SCIENCE Tigard-Ruth Dexter 620.0695
aimed at improving your child's coor- Wednesdays Oct.30 to Nov. 20 Tualatin-Kathy Ratliffe 692-3865
dination, strength and confidence using 4:00 to 5:00 PM Boy Scouts of America
a variety of interesting equipment. The Tigard Water District Chris Shelby 226-3423
older children (Session B) will do craft Fee:$8.00—Materials:$3.00 Campfire
and song activities, which contribute to Grades: K to 2 Jessie Cox 224-7800
development of fine motor movements. It's time for some educational play with Girl Scouts
Carol Sousa 692-6418
liquids and mirrors. Two of our sessions
SMALL FRY SING-ALONG will be spent comparing the behavior of Y.M.C.A./Westside 294-3345
Wednesday Nov.6 bouncing balls and light in a mirror and Pop Warner Football
Tigard City Hall r 'r other mirror tricks. Then we'll spend Ron Shnvner 620-1436
Session A:9:30 to 10:30 AM a : some time exploring some of the weird
Ages:3.5 to 5 years properties of liquids including slimy
Session B:10:45 to 11:45 AM ooblick.
Ages:2 to 3.5 years a d SO YOU WANT TO WRITE Have you dreamed about writing a
Fee:$3.00 CHILDREN'S BOOKS! children's book? Now is your chance to
Music! Music! Music! Familiar songs, find out what fulfilling that dream really
new songs. Jill Briney and her guitar will Tuesday Nov.12 involves. Susan Fletcher, author of
lead your child into the world of group 7:00 to 9:00 PM children's fiction (Dragon's Milk),will in-
movement and song. Tigard Water District troduce you to the writing and publishing
Fee: $5.00 world.
REGISTRATION POLICY
Registration for classes publicized in this catalog will be accepted no sooner than 6:00 PM, Tuesday, September 24th. At that time
in-person registration will begin at the TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY. In-person registrations take priority over mail-in registrations on a daily
basis,with registration continuing until class spaces are filled.
If you choose to register by mail or to"drop-off'forms at times other than those listed above,remember that classes fill on the basis of"first
come-first served".Tuition and materials fees must accompany all completed forms.
We do not send out confirmations on registrations received, however, if the class is full,the registration fee will be returned to sender
and names will be placed on waiting lists.
FEES POLICY: Fees are set to recover the costs of presenting each program. If additional fees are required for materials, a note to this
effect will appear in the course description. We will try to keep class fees as reasonable as possible. REFUNDS WILL BE MADE WHEN
WE ARE NOTIFIED 24 HOURS BEFORE A CLASS BEGINS OR IF THE CLASS IS CANCELLED. Partial refunds will only be made for
multi-session classes immediately after the first class. Refunds may take several weeks to process.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE and CANCELLATIONS: Holidays being observed Fall Term are: Veteran's Day, Nov. 11 and Thanksgiving, Nov.
28& 29.
If a class is cancelled due to an emergency of the instructor's,you will be called as soon as possible. It is important that the phone number
we have for you is correct.
INSURANCE FOR YOU: Be aware that you must provide your own insurance. We welcome and encourage your participation; however,
the insurance coverage is each program participant's own responsibility.
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Thanks to the time many of our instructors have donated,we are able to provide some financial assistance
for individuals needing help in making it possible to attend our programs. If you are interested in applying for this aid, please contact Joy
Cooper or Kathy Davis at the Tigard Library, 684-6537 for information.
Pre-registration is required. Only with permission of the instructor is same day or on-site registration allowed.
MODELLING AS A CAREER DISCIPLINE OF CHILDREN JOHN TIGARD HOUSE
Session A AGES 2 THROUGH 8: ORCHARD PRUNING
Saturday Nov.2 Wednesdays Oct.2,9&16 Saturday Oct.5
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM 7:00 to 8:30 PM 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon
Age:12 to 18 years Tigard Senior Center John Tigard House
Meet international model Michael Jen- Fee:$7.00 10310 SW Canterbury Lane
nings and the staff of Left Coast Produc- Parenting is a challenge. You must con- Fee:$3.00
tions, a film acting and commercial sider the unique characteristics of each Chuck James will demonstrate how to
modeling center. The staff will address child and the needs of the total family in prune and care for trees using the young
such topics as Tools of the Trade, making decisions and planning how to trees planted 8 years ago at the Tigard
Photos, Auditions, and Physical handle children from day to day. House. He will discuss organic orchard
Qualifications. Don't miss out on this ex- Parents get to discuss various child techniques and introduce interested in-
citing seminar. guidance techniques using a program dividuals to the work of the Home Or-
Session
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Ses i n B
developed by the OSU Ext. Service. chard Society.
Saturday Nov.16 - ACTING AS A CAREER
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Saturday Nov.9
Ages:6 to 11 years(Must have a 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM PLANNING FOR FINANCIAL
parent attending) SUCCESS
Tigard City Hall Ages:11 years up
Fee:$5.00 Tigard City Hall Thursdays Oct.10,17&24
Fee:$5.00 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Left Coast Productions presents a semi- Tigard Senior Center Awr nar introducing parents of small children cameras,bright lights and big product Fee:$8.00
to the Portland area's modeling market. tioo ns sound appealing? Then come meet
The staff will discuss what children need Janice Schott, one of Portland's most Here is a chance to look at your present
to get an agent,tools w the trade,type of sought after film acting instructors. She financial position and take control of your
work, and the parent's responsibilities. will discuss what it takes to break into the future. Goals will include protecting as-
Please bring anon-returnable photo of film acting industry for children and sets and income,investment planning for
your child. adults. Janice and her staff will conduct college educations and/or retirement,
a live casting session for hands-on ex- minimizing income taxes and estate
perience. Bring a non-returnable photo. planning.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Registration Instructions
• MAIL TO TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY, 13125 SW HALL BLVD.,TIGARD,OR 97223. QUESTIONS: Call Joy Cooper at the Library at 684-6537.
• Use one form per registrant. •MAKE CHECK OUT to City of Tigard, Educ.Serv. Prog.
• Payment must be enclosed with registration.
• We do not send confirmations. You will be notified only if your class is filled or cancelled. Please plan to attend your class as scheduled.
MARK YOUR CLASS TIME AND DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR.
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(winter)
CLASS TITLE SESSION NO. TUITION&FEES TOTAL
You may enclose one check to cover more than one registration,if they are made together. TOTAL $
Must be signed to make registration valid.
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-spon-
sored 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:
STORYTIME PRESENTS... Interesting Facts on
At our Preschool to provide children Reading and Libraries
Storytime we explore � � with a group ex- An article in the April 15 issues of
the wonder of books `` perience where they US News& World Report highlights
through reading stories can develop the basic of these facts:
as well as songs, ac- r; cooperative behavior
tivities and a craft and how to focus their • The cost of new books, peri-
project. In addition to ;• ' attention before enter- odicals and computers is increas-
having fun and foster- � ing a more formal ing and budgets are plummeting,
ing a love of books, a school environment. yet current proposals by Presi-
goal of our program is dent Bush include a 75 percent
cut in next year's federal library
Preschool Storytime begins October 1. No registration. appropriations.
• Approximately 122 million
This program is designed for children ages 3-6 and is 45 minutes long adults in the United States used
a library in 1990.
Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday- 10:30 a.m. The most requested fictional
•
Our Family Storytime closely resembles the preschool storytime in struc- book last year was The Bourne
Ultimatum by Robert Ludlum
ture(books, songs, crafts)while offering families an opportunity to share the and the most requested non-fic-
magic of books together. All family members are invited - mom, dad, kids, tion book was Wealth Without
grandma,grandpa!
Risk by Charles Givens.
• The most popular reference
Family Storytime books were the World Almanac,
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. beginning October 2 unabridged dictionary, en-
cyclopedia and the telephone
Toddlertime is a book based program for tots ages 24-36 months and their book.
parents (or grandparents or other favorite grown-up!). Our 20 minute • In 1989 there were 3,522
program meets once a week for 10 weeks. At each session we will explore a graduates in library science com-
basic concept through simple activities, songs, fingerplays, and stories. pared to 5,498 in 1977.
Since Toddler Time requires much one-to-one interaction between attending . Local libraries received 81.2% of
adult and tot, we ask that only the registered child attend. Sign-up is re- their support from local govern-
quired. ment, 8% from the state, 1.4%
from the federal government and
Sign-up for Toddler Time begins September 9 at the Library. 9.4%from other sources.
Program sessions begin on October 1. • In 1990 16% of the adult popula-
tion didn't read a single book
If you have questions on either program, don't hesitate to call Jody at 684- compared to 8%in 1978.
6537. • Of 1,019 adults surveyed, the
average time spent per day read-
ing a book for work or school was
NEW REFERENCE BOOKH m minutes and for pleasure 23
minutes. Compare that to the
time spent watching TV: 2 hours
Take the guesswork out of software purchases. Software Reviews On File: and 38 minutes.
compiles the reviews of more than 600 of the newest programs from over 300 . And, according to Oregon
publications--providing you with over 2,000 reviews each year! Literacy, 24% of the adults in
What is included in each monthly issue? Oregon can't read.
• 64 pages of condensed reviews of new software programs from numerous Calling All Volunteers!
sources
• price, publication date and technical specifications for every reviewed Tigard Public Library has a need for
product your time, talents, and smiling face
• complete coverage of all new computer programs--from computer games to join our family! Please inquire at
to personal finance,from educational programs to business programs the Circulation Desk for an applica-
tion.
• software reviews for all major hardware system including IBM, Macin- Check-In Desk
tosh,Radio Shack, Commodore,Apple,Atari and more Book Shelving
• a cumulative,A-to-Z index of all programs,hardware,and producer Book & Media Processing
Book Mending
Community Calendar ._
All meetings at: Tigard City Hallki
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
City onncil: Sopt..3A,.3 7 2d; Oct. 8t
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Sun.,7:30 pm
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2nd Thurs.,7:00 pm
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Channel 21
The Tigard City Council meetings are One of many improvements constructed this summer using voter-approved parks
cablecast live at 7:30 pm on the second levy funds, the new playground at Summerlake Park is shown here with some
and fourth Tuesday of the month on youngsters taking full advantage of the situation.
Channel 27. Replays are shown at 9:00 Other new features include improved landscaping and trails at Summerlake Park,
pm Wednesday following the Tuesday and a new playground, new restrooms, and waterfront improvements at Cook Park.
meeting, and at 6:00 pm the Thursday We will be trying to wrap things up next summer,so get out and explore your parks;
following the Tuesday meeting on Chan- they're better than ever!
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