Cityscape 2009-12 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter
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Mayor's Corner A New Look for Main Street Tigard!
Election day has come and gone, Tigard is kicking off
and Tigard voters decided not to the Facade Improvement
support the bond measure for the Program for Main Street Your storefront could
purchase of park land and for park and property and business owners.
trail development.While the measure The program is designed to be your most valuable
went down in defeat by a close margin, help revitalize Main Street marketing tool. . .
nevertheless,the voters have spoken as a place to shop and do
and we must respect the outcome.The business. Are you making
economy continues to be an issue of The program is designed
concern,and I believe that this is what to encourage businesses to the most of it?
drove the final result of the election. make improvements to their
Despite the outcome,we must storefronts or commercial
also recognize the importance facades by providing
Tigard residents give to a complete professional design assistance
park system. Citizen polling and and matching funds. ,I
communications with City Council The program has two
members and staff consistently show parts—Facade Improvement
the high level of interest Tigard Design Assistance which I � ,
residents have in protecting our provides 30-40 hours of �1R
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remaining open spaces and expanding architectural design services `N/
our parks system. for property or business
The City Council and the Parks owner to develop design
and Recreation Advisory Board will options for the building's
work diligently to develop future means fagade. The result will be
to purchase parks and open spaces. design drawings and a general and applications will be reviewed a
We will work with citizens to consider estimate of project cost. The assistance is Facade Improvement Subcommittee.
all of our options,including possibly completely free to eligible applicants and The Facade Improvement Program is
referring another funding measure to is available on a"first come,first served" a pilot project. It is part of an approved
voters after the economy improves. basis. project in the City Center Urban Renewal
We will all work together to make The second part of the program is Plan and is funded through Urban
Tigard"A Place to Call Home." the Facade Improvement Matching Grant. Renewal funds.
Applicants who received design assistance For more information,contact
can apply for a 50%matching grant to project manager Sean Farrelly at
complete their project. Awards will be 503-718-2420 or lean@tigard-orgov
granted through a competitive process or visit www..tigard-orgov/FacadeProgram.
Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, SYDNEY WEBB, NICK WILSON
ACity of Tigard
FROJECT TALK: BURNwm STREET
Reminder: Burnham Street It's Your Downtown
Ash Street Dog Park Closed During Coffee Talk Connection
Construction
What's the latest on Burnham Neighborhood Network Area 6
During the Burnham Street
Street. Find out every Friday at If you're lucky
construction project,please visit one
7:30 a.m. at the Tigard Sub Shop enought to live in
of Tigard's other dog parks:
near the corner of Burnham Area 6,you reside
Summerlake Dog Park— and Main.These coffee talks in a history-making
Located at 11450 SW Winterlake are hosted by the Tigard Central urban revitalization ,'J`
Drive. Summerlake is open daily from Business District Association. area with many
dawn to dusk. Here's a chance to sit down construction projects
Potso Dog Park—Located and talk with Project Manager underway that will
on Wall Street off Hunziker Street. Kim McMillan and construction shape the future of
Potso is open from 4:30 p.m. to dusk crew from Kodiak Pacific Tigard.
on Fridays,and dawn to dusk on Construction. Hear the latest If you don't live in Area 6 you can
Saturdays,Sundays and most holidays.. construction details and have still check out the latest on downtown
your construction questions project activity by logging onto
wffOfforff answered. avzvaa tigardarea6.blogspot.com. Check often
Learn more at www..tigard- to get a peek at images you won't find
orgov/Burnham. anywhere else. Watch the future come to
Tigard.
Need a Plumber? Avoid Costly Sewer Repairs
Shop Smart and Ask Questions Avoid pouring your money solids to get caught.
When selecting a plumber,contact at least three down the drain. Follow these Compost instead—your
and asking these basic questions: tips for keeping pipes clog-free garden will thank you!
■ What guarantees are given for the work and functional: • Beware of putting things
performed? Ask for references. • Do not pour cooking down drains that swell up
■ How long have they been in this business? oil down drains! Grease when they get wet,like
Experience generally provides a greater travels down the pipe,cools rice and instant mashed
knowledge-base to troubleshoot the problem. and hardens in the pipe. potatoes.
Over time,grease can build • Wipes (baby wipes,
■ What type of camera is used to video the ines i to the point where
P 1' 1' disinfecting wipes,sweeper
pipe?A color camera will show a better picture the pipe will plug. Contact pads,etc.) clog pipes!These
than black and white. Will the camera be placed Clean Water Services for a
products are great for what
on brushes or on a skid to elevate the camera
Freeze the Grease kit at they are designed to do,but
and get it closer to the center of the pipe? If the 503-681-3678.
do not break down in the
plumber intends to video the line,are they going
• Do not grind coffee sewer system. They may
to clean it first? This will remove any solids that
may be holding water back in the line and give a grounds,egg shells,or tangle and plug your pipes.
stringy material(i.e. celery)
much more accurate look at the lateral. in the garbage disposal. A little prevention
For more tips,visit www..tigard-or.gov/tips. If Materials may settle to pays off.
you experience problems with your pipes,contact the bottom and build up,
Wastewater/Storm Repair Supervisor,Rob Block at reducing flow and causing
503-718-2607.
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Congratulations Irwin Family—Area 2 Save the Date!
3rd Annual Neighborhood ,
Last month we asked residents to check their Neighborhood Web Page ; Network Open House
and leave a suggestion,question or comment for a chance to win a$50 gift ;
card from their neighborhood Mark your calendar now for
Starbucks. We received a few Saturday,February 6,2010.
great comments but want more! Did You Miss the Plan to drop by the Tigard Library
We will run this contest again. Drawing? Community Room anytime between
Log onto your neighborhood Log onto your neighborhood's web 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Checkout
web page to watch for the page to watch for the next opportunity : this innovative program,enjoy ;
announcement. Not sure which
to win. While you're there,leave your refreshments and learn more about
Neighborhood Area you belong ;
ideas or comments on the site! the power of partnering with
to? Log onto w my tigard-orgov/ neighbors and your city!
neighborhood and check the map. ;
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Great Idea!
Area 2 winner,Nancy Irwin,left a comment about"the possibility of See Graffiti? Make the Call!
getting the street sweeper schedule so we could be sure to get our cars off the To report graffiti,call the Police Non-
street beforehand." Emergency Line 503-629-0111 and report
Tigard's Streets Supervisor shared the following information: "The the location. This ensures that issues are
sweeping company,Water Truck Services, starts sweeping the first week of addressed quickly and provides police
every month. They start in the southern part of town, [Durham area] and move with statistical information necessary for
north. Call or email Joanne at 503-718-2476 orjoanne@tigard-or.gov if you would addressing each neighborhood's patrol and
like to get an estimate for when the sweeper may be in your neighborhood. enforcement needs.
Please provide Joanne with the name of the major cross street closest to your
address. Interested in Forming a
Graffiti Watch Team?
One person on your team would
be responsible for reporting graffiti to
Out & About with Area 10! the non-emergency
police number
Members of the Area 10 Steering John commented they had great (503-629-0111)
Committee participated in the C.E Tigard discussions with parents about the Area and getting status
Elementary School Autumn Fair on 10 Neighborhood.Many had heard about reports to share with f
October 30th to reach out to residents. the program and had seen the flyer which the group (what's
They hosted a bean bag toss game and gave reported on issues that are being addressed. been reported and
out candy,flashlights,and glow sticks just We even talked to several out-of-Area 10 whether or not the
in time for Halloween. parents who will look at their area's web landowner or utility
Steering Committee Members John page• has been notified,and how soon it might
and Brandie Harris,Jeremy Audritsh and Log onto the Area 10 web page to be cleaned up.) It's even possible to post
Ysela Bergquist were able to interact with check out the details—www..tigardareal0. status reports on your area web page!
parents as the kids played the bean bag blogspot.com. If you're interested,in forming a
toss. Graffiti Watch in your neighborhood area,
contact Joanne atjoanne@tigard-or.gov.
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Holidn Cheer
Annual Tree lighting Festivities Victorian (hristu Holiday Holiday (oo(ert Ok
Iriday,December 4,6A p.m. 14 Saturday,Member S,Noon to 4 p.m. #�v Sunday,December 6,3 p.m.
Join friends and neighbors downtown * John Tigard House Museum The Tualatin Valley Community
on Friday,December 4 for the annual (Corner of 103rd&Canterbury Lane) Band(TVCB),under the direction of
Tigard Tree Lighting festivities. Musical Everyone is invited to enjoy the beauty Steve Heuser,will present a free"Holiday
performances by local school children will of the season.View this 1880 Carpenter Concert"at 3 p.m.,Sunday,December 6,in
entertain you in Liberty Park(located at the Gothic Queen Anne three-room home the Deb Fennell Auditorium,Tigard High
corner of 99W&Main Street)while you dressed up for the holidays with four School,9000 S.W.Durham Road in Tigard.
await Santa's arrival at 7 p.m.to turn on merrily decorated Christmas trees and live TVCB is an all-volunteer organization
the tree lights! Afterwards,greet Santa and music. Imagine living in the magical world consisting of 65 musicians ranging in age
Mrs. Claus while enjoying free cookies and of a Department 56 Snow Village or in an from teens to eighties. TVCB performs
hot chocolate to ward off the chill. antique doll collection,courtesy of local a variety of free concerts in the Tigard-
If you have questions,contact Jane collectors. Tualatin area every year.For more concert
Davies,Tigard Tree Lighting volunteer at Make a Christmas ornament and get a information,please visit the TVCB web site
503-816-7084. candy cane from Santa Claus! at www..tvcb.org.
Bike Map Update Welcome Chief of Police Orr
Tigard has a new bicycle resource Five Chiefs of Police Chief Orr holds a
site where you'll find updates on the have served Tigard " ,. --: Bachelors degree from
new bike map project,a survey to citizens since September ` Portland State University and
share your favorite routes,bike-related 1963. During the 'z r a Masters degree from the
links and information on upcoming November 24 Council ,, ► ; University of Portland. He is
events. meeting,retiring Chief of a graduate of the FBI National
Log onto wavtv.tigard-orgov/
Police William Dickinson, Academy and the Secret
biketigard. Share your favorite bike swore in Tigard's sixth Service Dignitary Protection
route and complete a short survey. and newest Chief of School. Chief Orr was hired
Your information will assist a team Police,Alan Orr. as Captain in the Tigard Police
of local residents and city staff with Born and raised in the Department in 2002 and was
the development of a free local Portland metro area,Chief Orr is an promoted to Assistant Chief in 2003.
bike map,courtesy of a grant from Army veteran who served in Vietnam. Since their children are grown and
Metro regional government. The His law enforcement career includes 32 on their own,Chief Orr and his wife
map will include routes to,from and years with the Portland Police Bureau, Lauri share their home with their other
around the city. The free bike map where he held every promotional rank up "girls'—beagles Hershey and Lucy.
will be available in spring 2010 at city to deputy chief.
buildings. If you would like a map
mailed to you,log onto wuw..tigard-
orgov/biketigardand signup today! Alarm Permit Fee Increases Jan. 1
Effective January 1,2010,alarm permit fee;however,they must obtain
permit fees will increase from$15 a year an alarm permit.All alarm system users
for a single-function burglar alarm to are required to apply for an alarm permit
$25.00 per year. Combination(burglary within 30 days of alarm installation and
with manual panic button) alarm fees will activation.
not increase from the annual$25 fee. Alarm permits are valid for one year,
Government agencies,disabled renewed annually. If you have questions,
residents and residents age 60 and contact the Alarm Permit Coordinator at
over are exempt from the annual alarm 503-718-2810.
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Teen Card Sharks
• Friday,December 4,5:30-7:30 p.m.
e : Conference Room
rphelf Arw Limf
News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW!-fall Blvd. Come all ye card enthusiasts—
; Yu-Gi-Oh,Magic or others...spend an
Movie Mayhem evening at the Library playing cards and
Violin, Flute and Recorder Saturday,December 12,1-3:30 p.m. munching goldfish.
Concert Community Room io ;
Friday,December 4,7-8 p.m. Teen Project
Revisit a beloved holiday movie,with
Community Room a few new twists.Make bunny ears,bring Runway
Sunday,December 6
Violinist George Shiolas, flutist home a leg lamp bookmark and help warn ;
Abigail Mages and recorder player Ralphie Parker about what might just 1:30-3 p.m.
Joan Clymer's happen if he gets the BB gun he's been Puett Room
performance dreaming of. (Rated PG) Think you can design
will include ; fierce fashions?Participants
music by Holiday Computer Classes ; will team up to create their
Morley, Technology Room own unique designs using
Bach,Corelli, the tools and materials
Beethoven,Bozza and Prokofiev. In Join n in December for -� ; provided.Show them off on
some fun new beginner level y and you
:
addition,the group will play folk songs _ see if
from Japan,Israel,the British Isles and computer classes that go the runwawin. Work it!
beyond the basics taught in
the United States. our Getting Started series.Expand your '
basic Word skills to create greeting cards ; Teen Stuff Swap
and name tags.Use your basic Excel and ; Wednesday,December 30
2009 Civil War Game: web skills to make a handy shopping list to 4-5:30 p.m.
help budget your gift spending. ; Puett Room
Oregon State vs.Oregon
Thursday,December 3,5:30-9:30 p.m. Call or visit the Library website for ; Did you get
Community Room more information and class schedules new stuff over
- mvw..tigard-orgov/library. the holidays?Got
Come watch the 113th ' any old stuff you
Civil War game on the : wanna unload?
Library's Big Screen, Family Game Fest ; Swap it with
1�r
Monday,December 28,2-4 m.,Community Room ' p
Test your gridiron y p' y ; your fellow teens.You never know what
knowledge and win a cool prize in our School's out!Bring the whole family ; you're gonna get!Leave your baby books
halftime Civil War trivia contest. Free I and get your game on!We'll provide board ; and holey socks at home,please.In other
food and refreshments provided by the games,Twister,video games on the big : words,good stuff only!
Friends of the Library. W screen and snacks.
All Ages Animanga ,3t� N uaG AtteN ,Q, 4k)6-Wednesday,December 23,4-6 p.m. nimi( l
Community Room 011
Families with Yatawclag, Dece kl-5 o 4.30--430p,x, . paaeleaow . 4M71es
kids of all ages are _ Bring the whole family and weave a winter wonderland wall decoration
invited to the Teen for your home.Warm yummy refreshments provided!
Animanga Club to
watch Anime,draw All Library patrons are invited to decorate the Mitten Tree throughout
manga and explore the month of December with donations of new scarves,hats and gloves.
Japanese culture with crafts,dances Items will be donated to the Good Neighbor Center to help homeless families in
and costumes. Washington County. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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ACity of Tigard
Weatherizing Tips for Winter
Holiday Garbage
INSIDE YOUR HOME OUTSIDE YOUR HOME
Collection Schedule
■ Insulate or apply heat tape to pipes that ■ Drain and disconnect hoses. This holiday season,Christmas
run along exterior walls or are located ■ Turn off and drain water fromour
in unheated parts of your home,like y and New Year's Day fall on Friday.
irrigation system. Garbage will not be collected on
the crawl space,basement,or garage.
■ Inspect your outdoor water meter to be Friday,but will be picked up Saturday.
■ Close vents to crawl spaces and sure the lid is intact and secure.
The normal collection schedule
basements.
Hint:If pipes become frozen,use a will resume the week of January 4,
■ On very cold days,take special
precautions in older homes.Allow water blow dryer to thaw them.Hold the dryer 2010.
about six inches awa from the i d
to drip from faucets that y p pe anIf you have any questions,please
are supplied by exposed move it back and forth along contact your garbage hauler,either
pipe and open kitchen and the frozen area. Pride Disposal Company at 503-625-
bathroom cabinet doors to For more information, 6177 (www.pridedisposal.com) or Waste
allow warm air to circulate - , Q contact Backflow/Cross Management at 800-808-5901 (www.
around plumbing. �- Connection Specialist Hung wmnorthwest.com).
■ Make sure all doors and Nguyen at 503-718-2603 or
hung@tigard-orgov. BE ADVISED: Severe Weather May
windows are in good repair Impact Garbage Service
and tightly closed. Severe weather conditions may
■ Shut off inside valves k prevent your garbage haulers from
supplying outdoor faucets. maintaining their regular collection
schedule. Generally,if local school
bus routes are cancelled or delayed,
garbage hauler routes will be as well.
Holiday Tree Recycling • If pickup isn't possible on your
Please adhere to the following Holiday greenery may be recycled normal service day,the garbage
guidelines when recycling in the yard debris cart once hauler will try again the following
holiday trees through your all metal and decorative day—weather permitting.
regular garbage hauler: material has been • If your service is delayed two
# Remove the removed. days in a row due to the weather,
tree stand and in # If a local the garbage hauler will collect on
all decorative organization,other your next regular service day.
material (tinsel, than your hauler,is please Note:
lights,ornaments, 1&4p' collecting your tree,
�� • Customers who did not receive
etc.) from the schedule pickup service are allowed to put twice
tree.Flocked trees on a day other than
and debris the amount of garbage and
can be recycled. your y
0 1W 40 collection day to recycling out on the next regular
* Trees over five-feet avoid confusion. pick-up day at no additional
in length must be cut charge.Extra garbage should
in half People living in multi- be contained in plastic bags and
* Place the tree at the curb in family residences should placed next to your garbage roll
place of your yard debris cart,on contact their property manager cart.
the same day as regular yard debris to arrange for service.Large • Paper and cardboard materials
pickup.Your tree will be collected properties can request a drop box. are not recyclable when exposed
at no additional cost. * Questions?Contact your hauler, to prolonged moisture (rain,
either Pride Disposal Company at snow,etc.). To ensure these items
�k An extra charge of up to$6 will be 503-625-6177 (www.pridedirposal.com) can be recycled,it is essential
added to your bill if your tree is put
out in addition to your yard debris or Waste Management at 800-808- to protect them from moisture.
5901 (www.wmnorthwest.com). Items to be recycled must be
cart.
placed in your cart.
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RULES of the ROAD: ADD THIS TO YOUR HOLIDAY WISH LIST
Oregon electronics retailers can A"hands-free accessory"is Q The driver of a motor vehicle
expect an increase in demand for defined as an"attachment or built-in acting"in the scope of the person's
hands-free devices for cell phones feature... whether or not permanently employment if operation of the
during the coming holiday season. installed in a motor vehicle,that when motor vehicle is necessary for the
The reason? On January 1st,Oregon's used allows a person to maintain both person's job."
"hands-free"law goes hands on Violators can be stopped even if
into effect. the steering they have committed no other traffic
The new law On January 1st, wheel." offense,and citations will carry a base
(House Bill 2377), The law fine of $145.
enacted in June, Oregon's contains a In adopting the new law,
prohibits the use of goes , effect. number of legislators balked at another proposal
cell phones by drivers exemptions to prohibit all cell phone use while
who are 18 or older from the driving despite growing scientific
unless they utilize "hands-free evidence that the real danger from cell
a"hands-free accessory." Drivers accessory"requirement,including: use comes not from using one's hands,
under the age of 18 are still prohibited Q A driver who is "summoning but from the distraction caused by the
from using cell phones while driving, medical or other emergency help conversation itself
either with or without a"hands-free if no othererson in the vehicle is
P The full text of the law is online
accessory." capable of summoning help",
p g at:www.leg.state.or.u.r/09reg/rrtea.rpdf/
The law applies to any"mobile Q The operator of "an ambulance or bb2300.dir/bb2377.en.pdf
communication device,"including a emergency vehicle";
"text messaging device or a wireless, BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN
Q The driver of a vehicle who is
two-way communication device TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT
designed to receive and transmit voice "acting in the scope of the person's
or text communication,"commonly employment as a public safety
known as a cell phone. officer;"and,
A Fine Way to Deal with Library Fines...with Food!
Do you have The Library initiated of fines—not for damaged or lost items
overdue library i the Food-for-Fines program or accounts that have been sent to
fines? Reduce or last year to assist patrons collections.
eliminate them -- and others hit hard by the
while helping those = recession. Patrons donated Acceptable donations include:
in need. 2,493 pounds of food,while ' Canned meats (tuna,chicken,salmon)
The Tigard the Library waived nearly Canned and box meals (chili,soup,
Public Library will $1,000 in fines. macaroni and cheese,etc.)
hold its second - _ Every two non-perishable
Peanut butter
Food-for-Fines food items donated will equal
drive Sunday, - $1 in fines. A maximum of Pasta,rice,cereal
December 6 $10 per account may be waived Canned fruits and 100%fruit juice
through Saturday,December 12. Food with food donations,but patrons may Please,no unlabeled or rusty cans,
collected will be donated to a Tigard food contribute as many food items as they homemade,perishable or open items.
pantry to be distributed to local families wish. The Library will also accept cash Questions? Call 503-684-6537 or log
in need. donations to the food pantry. Donated
onto wsysv.tigard-orgov/library.
food will be used only toward payment
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HOLIDAY CLOSURES: " 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
City Offices&Library Closed
Tigard,OR 97223 PAID
Friday,December 25 for Christmas *4405
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Friday,January I for New Year's Day Permit No 2528
December Meeting Schedule iI
Check the web site for meeting cancellation and p
schedule changes: www.tigard-orgov/events
POSTAL CUSTOMER
Helping to End Hunger Haven from Hunger
No one should go St.Anthony's
hungry. If you know Community Cafe offers
someone who needs help, a free,nutritious meal
tell them about a great to community members
community resource—the St. in need every Sunday at Regular Council Meetings: Tuesday,December 8, 15
Vincent de Paul Emergency 5:30 p.m. Held in the St. @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd.)
Pantry at St.Anthony's Anthony School cafeteria,
Catholic Church(12645 the Community Cafe offers 2010 Council Goal Setting: Tuesday,December 22
S.W.Pacific Hwy.) Learn a safe place to enjoy a hot @ 1 p.m.,Fanno Creek House(13335 SW Hall Blvd.)
more www..edline.net/pages/ meal. For more information
StAnthonyTigard/Parish/stv email communitycafe@ All meetings are open to the public. Council agendas are
stanthonytigard.org. available online at wmv.tigard-orgovlcouncil or contact
Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@igard-orgov.
Tigard Partners Being Prepared
Tip of the Month: Severe Winter Weather Survival
Winter Storms Can Strike ■ Be visible to rescuers. Tie a colored rocks around the fire to absorb and
Quickly and Without cloth to your antenna or door and reflect heat.
turn on the dome light at right while ■ Drink fluids to avoid dehydration.
Warning running the engine. Melt snow,if needed,for drinking
What would you do if a severe winter ■ Keep an emergency supply kit in your water.
storm left you stranded? Cope with vehicle. ■ Exercise to maintain body heat,but
severe winter weather by being If Caught Outside... avoid over-exertion..
prepared and knowing what to do. e
If stranded in a remote area stom
■ Wear several layers of loose fitting, ■ 1'
If Stranded in d Vehicle...
lightweight,warm clothing.The outer large block letters in an open area
elfin
garments should be water repellent. spelling g out HELP or SOS and line
■ If you become stranded,stay in the ■ Wear gloves or mittens and a hat. with rocks or tree limbs to attract
vehicle. Cover your mouth with a scarf to the attentionof rescue
■ Make sure the exhaust pipe is not protect your lungs.Try to stay dry and
personnel --
blocked and then run the motor .:.
cover all exposed body parts. who may be
about 10 minutes each hour for heat.
• Find or build a shelter for protection surveying the
Slightly open a window to avoid
from the elements. Build a fire for area by airplane.
carbon monoxide poisoning.
heat and to attract attention. Place