Cityscape 2012-03 City of Tigard's Official Newsleaff
CITYSCAPE
Mayor's Corner Urban Forestry �' •
In the recent Community Attitudes Code Revisions .lXatwakk Vp„/a c
Survey,Tigard residents told us that the What's Next?
city characteristic they value most highly The Planning Commission has Thank you neighbors!Almost 60
is"residents feel safe."Public safety decided to take more time to fully of you stopped by the Neighborhood
has historically been government's first consider community input on the Network Open House on February 4
responsibility and Tigard is no exception. Urban Forestry Code Revisions. to check out the program designed to
Our police department has a total While they will not be taking connect residents with city hall and
additional public testimony at the each other.
complement of 91 staff,including 73 sworn P Y
officers.Tigard Police provide complete,24- March 5 meeting,the public is invited Learn more at wxw..tigard-orgov/
hour patrol protection and incident response to hear the discussion.They will take neighborhood.To get a magnet with
plus the department has special units assigned testimony at their April 16 meeting on your neighborhood blog address,
to commercial crime,crime analysis and previous amendment requests before contact program coordinator Joanne
detection,school resource officers,and a forwarding a final recommendation to Bengtson at joanne(a tigard-orgov or
canine patrol unit.With an annual budget of City Council.Visit www..tigard orgov/ufcr 503-718-2476.
over$14 million,providing public safety is the for project details.
city's largest single expenditure.Tigard's law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
enforcement philosophy is crime prevention
through education,proactively addressing Tigard Seeks Nominations for Exemplary Citizen
the causes of crime and a visible police The Tigard City Council is who have dedicated their time
presence.While our police department is very now accepting nominations for and energy to help make Tigard a
competent at responding to criminal activity, the 2012 Exemplary Citizenship wonderful place to live,work and play.
their first priority is always to deter crime. Award.Award recipients are chosen The winner will be honored at
As a result of that mission,the crime for implementing the 2012 Tigard Chamber
rate in Tigard is very low and definitely helps or helping with of Commerce Shining
"residents feel safe,"but I think there's more an outstanding Stars Community Awards
to it than just the city's public safety efforts.A project,program or Banquet on April 27,from
safe community is also created by its structure, service;enriching 6-9 p.m. at the Embassy
Eke safe streets and sidewalks,effective street and revitalizing Suites Washington Square.
lighting and cohesive,active neighborhoods. our community or
I'll talk about our efforts in those areas in the neighborhoods; Nomination forms
coming months. demonstrating are available online at
They're all part of keeping Tigard, responsiveness, avavzn person a v/exemplary
�, creativity and civic or in person at city hall,
A Place to Call Home. the library and the permit
values or promoting
cross-cultural awareness. center.
This award recognizes the efforts Nominations are due by 5 p.m.
Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor on March 15 at the Tigard City Hall
of Tigard's hard working volunteers
(13125 SW Hall Boulevard,Tigard).
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON, NICK WILSON, MARC WOODARD
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City of
Announcing Tigard Safety Town Become a Volunteer
Naturalist
What is Safety Town? Tigard Safety Town is a nine-day
event that teaches safety through the use of speakers, �7 The city is teaming up with the
puppets,film,art projects,music and hands-on activities STOP Tualatin Riverkeepers to provide
nature-awareness education at the
like riding through our own Safety Town! Children learn
about bicycle,pedestrian,home,fixe,electrical,personal city's newly purchased Summer Creek
safety and more. � property.Naturalists are needed to lead
nature tours at the site,located just
Who is eligible to participate? Children born between north of Fowler Middle School.The
September 1,2005 to January 1,2008.No Exceptions. tours will take place during the school
year and will be geared to kids of all
• Two Sessions: June 19-29 and July 2-July 13 (no class July 4) ages—from kindergarteners to high
• Session Times: 9-11:15 a.m. or Noon-2:15 p.m. school students.
• Location: Mary Woodward Elementary School (12325 SW Katherine) Training for volunteer naturalists
REGISTRATION will be provided by Tualatin
Riverkeepexs from 9:30 a.m. to
• Saturday,April 14,2012 @Tigard High School cafeteria 1:30 p.m. on March 22,29,and April 5.
• 8:30 a.m. for Tigard residents (97223,97224) and If you are a Tigard resident interested
9 a.m. for non-city residents&non-legal guardians (see website for details) in sharing your love of nature,please
• Registration Fee: $65 (Each additional sibling$60) CASH OR CHECK ONLY. contact Education and Outreach
A limited number of scholarships are available. Coordinator Lori Kruse at 503-218-
2580 or loci@tualatinriverkeepers.org.
• To register a child,you must provide the following:
1) Child's original state-issued birth certificate (no substitutions)
2) Proof of Tigard address (for priority 8:30 a.m.registration)
3) Child's health insurance policy number and medical information E_
4) Name and phone number of child's doctor
5) See www.tigardsafetytown.com for added information on
non-legal guardians.
Give to the Tigard Community Backpack Program
The Tigard Police Youth Services children with assistance.Donate at Tigard Most In-Demand Items:
Unit has teamed with Tigard elementary City Hall or Templeton,C.F.Tigard • oatmeal (individual packets),
schools and community or Durham Elementary Schools, breakfast bars,cereal
volunteers to operate thePlease no glass containers
• canned beef,chicken or tuna
Tigard Community Backpack r' expired or nearly-expired
Program. , material;they cannot be • small containers of
The Backpack Program
'D delivered. mayonnaise
provides backpacks full of TAKE • small plastic jars of peanut
food to children(K-5)who Don't Have Time to Drop butter and jelly
might not otherwise have Off Food? • individual applesauce or fruit
enough to eat over the weekend. Consider a tax-deductible cups and other healthy snacks
Food is delivered to participating donation to the Tigard Youth • small bags of rice or beans;
elementary schools where volunteers Association,a 5016 organization.Mail macaroni&cheese box or
`stuff'backpacks each Friday.The cost your tax-deductible check,payable to cups
to provide food each month is$500 the Tigard Youth Association,P.O.Box
per school.As demand increases,we're
230865'Tigard,OR 97081.For more • small cans of soups and stews;
asking for your support to provide more
information,please contact Tigard Police crackers
Youth Services at 503-718-2578.
Paget www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE
Cityscape Newsletter
Real Japan for Anime Fans
Shelf Lmife Thursday,March 1,6:30-7:30 p.m.
Community Room,Teens Grades 6 and Up
News from the Tigard Library 13SOO SW Hail Blvd. Join author James Kennedy(The
Order of Odd-Fish) for this fascinating
presentation from the perspective of
AN IRISH COLIa westerner who lived in Japan.Learn
about festivals,temples and the neon
CONCERT AND DANCE streets of Tokyo on a virtual journey
Wednesday,March 14,6:15-8:30 p.m.,Community Room,All Ages through the country.How does the
real Japan tie into its pop culture?Find
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with a fun,lively program featuring Irish music out at this interactive presentation.
and dance.Bagpiper Tim Birr will kick off the evening, followed by a musical
performance by Hanz Araki and Kathryn Claire who will sing and perform Memoir Writing Workshop
traditional Irish tunes on flute,whistle,fiddle and guitar.Then,in the spirit of a Tuesdays,March 20,27,April 3,10
traditional ceili(community social gathering),learn some traditional dance steps 7-8:30 p.m.,2nd Floor Conference Room
from Sam Keator while the musicians accompany you.
Start writing your life story with this
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library four-part series facilitated by writer
and blogger Tabitha Blankenbiller.
Space is limited to 15 and registration
Slavic Folk Dance with The Lorax Party is required. Participants are strongly
the Matryoshkas Tuesday,March 27,2-4 p.m. encouraged to attend all sessions.
The workshop requires an outside-
Tuesday,March 13,7-8 p.m. Community Room,Ages 5 and Up class commitment of writing(a 5-7
Community Room,All Ages Calling all Once-lers:join the Lorax as he
page piece) and critiquing group work.
This ensemble from Eugene will bring the speaks for the trees with special drop-in Call or stop by the Adult Reference
unique beauty of Slavic culture to life with activities and crafts celebrating Mother Desk to register beginning March 6.
traditional folk dances,colorful costumes Earth. Includes a showing of the original
and songs from the Ukraine and Russia. animated film.
Hunger Games
Everybody Needs a Hand All Ages Animation Thursday,March 8,5-7 p.m.
Adeo In-Home Care Thursday,March 29,4-6 p.m. Community Room,Teens Grades 6 and Up
Wednesday,March 7,2:30-4 p.m. Community Room Can you survive the Hunger Games?
Conference RoomBring the whole family to it Enter the arena and find out. Complete
Kevin Call of Adeo In-Home Care,a watch a spooky film (rated challenges such as Capture the Flag,
Tigard-based home medical service,will PG) complete with a Capital Couture and Cornucopia
explain the range of services available to parallel universe based on Cuisine and you may win a prize.
help seniors remain in their own home as the book Coraline by Neil
long as possible. Gaiman.Enjoy crafts and
snacks while you watch. ACT Test Prep
Thursday,March 15,5-7 p.m.
Community Room
Sports Films(PG-13) Are you preparing to take the ACT
Tuesdays,March 20&27,6:30 p.m.,Community Room test?Get ready with teachers from
Join us on March 20 for a baseball film about the Oakland A's the Sylvan Learning Center.They
ascendance under the unconventional management of Billy will share tips and tools during a
41 Beane,adapted from Michael Lewis'book Moneyball.Join us fun,interactive workshop.Also,
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again on March 27 for a film about estranged brothers who get a preview of what to expect
/ Y from the SATs.Please stop by the
train for a mixed martial arts tournament awarding the biggest
purse in the history of the sport. Children's Desk or call 503-718-2656.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
March 2012 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page 3
City of Tigard PRSRT STD
Mayor's Contest Kicks Off! _ ° 13125 SW Hal!Blvd.
US Postage
Mayor Dirksen invites Tigard youth in Tigard,OR 97223 PAID
grades 4-12 to participate in the 2012"If I Were 503-639-4171 Portland,OR
Mayor,afterschool would be..."contest. Permit No 2528
This year,Oregon Afterschool for Kids joins the
City of Tigard and the Oregon Mayor's Association,
in sponsoring the 2012 contest.The local winner
in each category
earns a$50 gift POSTAL CUSTOMER
card and a chance
to compete at the
statewide level for
a NEW LAPTOP!
Share your creative
ideas about
what afterschool City Center Development Agency Meeting:
opportunities you
March 6 @ 6:30 p.m.,Town Hall/RRCCR
would like to see in Tigard and what else you would do
as Mayor of Tigard. Regular Council Meetings:March 20,27 @ 6:30 p.m.
Three ways to win:Poster(Grades 4-6),Essay (Marcb 13 meeting has been cancelled for lack of quorum)
(Middle School),Video/Powerpoint(High School). All meetings are in the Tigard Town Hall(13125 SW Hall Blvd).
Deadline for entries is April 20,2012 at 5 p.m. Contest and are open to the public. Council agendas are available online
rules and entry form are available at tvavzvtigard orgov/ at xmm..tigard-orgov/council or contact Cathy Wheatley at
mayor. 503-718-2410 or catby@tigard-orgov.
RULES of the ROAD: OREGON MAKES PROGRESS IN TRAFFIC SAFETY?
Recent data from the National While driving on busy urban rate of traffic fatalities is about 22
Highway Transportation Safety freeways can certainly be nerve- percent below the national average.
Administration(NHTSA) offers some wracking at times,rural roads have The encouraging data is most
encouraging news about traffic safety proven to be far more dangerous: likely the result of a combination of
in Washington County and across fatality rates are nearly twice as high factors that can be hard to identify
Oregon.The number of fatalities on compared to Oregon's urban areas, precisely.Enforcement of the
Oregon's highways declined by about although serious accidents have Rules of the Road can contribute
a third between 2004 and 2010. On declined by about a third in rural areas significantly to safer driving—
urban roads,the reduction was equally as well. especially laws related to impaired
dramatic:about 30 percent.Fatal While the trend is clear and driving,speeding,intersections,safety
crashes involving alcohol declined by encouraging,the reasons are not. belts,tailgating,and distracted driving.
more than half across the state,while Some experts believe that the NHTSA estimates that 100 percent
speed-related fatal crashes fell by a struggling economy played a major safety-belt compliance would save an
third. role by reducing vehicle usage. additional 12 lives per year in Oregon.
In the tri-county region,the Others point to the impact of the However,the alarming national
reduction in fatal crashes per Three Flags program,a collaborative increase in distracted driving due to
100,000 vehicle miles was even more enforcement effort that has helped to texting and cell phone use could easily
remarkable over the same five-year increase safety-belt compliance to over unravel recent progress in highway
period:30 percent in Multnomah 95 percent in Oregon,Washington safety.
County,28 percent in Clackamas and British Columbia. (The national
County and an impressive 70 percent average is about 80 percent.) Overall, BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN
in Washington County. the NHTSA data shows that Oregon's TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT