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the official newsletter of the city of lake oswegoFebruary 2011In This
Issue 1 LO Reads is Here!
Support Our Schools
A Year In Review
Transit Project Update
Presentations to Your Group
Neighborhood Enhancement
2 Energy Efficiency Program
Heavy Rains - How You Can Help
Water Partnership
Commercial Food Waste Program
Car Seat Clinic
Boards & Commission Vacancy
3 Parks & Recreation
City Library
Library Collects Running Shoes 4 LOPD Assists Fellow Agency
CodeRED - Your Source for Emergency Information
Street Light Out?
Become a Docent
The Artist’s Vision
LO Reads - Celebrate Africa
Community Calendar
For inFormation about the City and its serviCes, go to www.Ci.oswego.or.us, or Call 503-635-0257.
Council takes a look back as they
develop 2011 goals
LO Reads is HeRe!
A month of exceptional programs, engaging workshops and opportunities!
a YeaR in Review
In February 2010, City Council adopted a number of goals
for the City. These goals, ranging from providing a safe
community to creating a vibrant and dynamic business
community, included 38 work programs. At their meeting
on December 14, Council discussed the accomplishments
and challenges of the previous year. 34 of the 38 work
program objectives that were adopted have been
completed with two objectives in progress.
The two objectives that were not completed in 2010
were the efforts relating to the development of a new
City website and a new permanent City logo. These
projects were not funded in the 2010-2011 fiscal year;
therefore, the goals were recommended to be delayed
due to resource constraints.
The work program objectives that are still in progress and
will be completed in 2011, include the West End Building
site refinancing and the Lake Oswego to Portland Transit
Project’s locally preferred alternative. While there has
been noteworthy progress on both work objectives, this
year the Council will be deciding on a bond option to
forward to the voters for the WEB site as well as selecting
and recommending a preferred alternative for the Lake
Oswego to Portland Transit Project.
The City Council met on January 25 and 26 to develop
initiatives and set priorities for 2011. Last year’s
accomplishments, citizen input and the overall City
budget were considered. Council plans to adopt their
2011 goals on February 1.
For information on Council Goals from previous years, go
to: www.ci.oswego.or.us/council/goals.htm.
Would you like to learn more about emergency preparedness or about what the City is doing to
prepared for an emergency or disaster? How about how to operate a fire extinguisher? The Fire
Department can help! To schedule a presentation for your neighborhood association or organization,
please contact Karen Carnahan at 503-635-0275.
PResentatiOns tO YOuR GROuP
tRansit PROject uPdate
The jurisdictions along Highway 43 will soon embark
on the next step in the Lake Oswego to Portland
Transit project. This spring (dates not known at time
of publication), the City of Lake Oswego and others will
choose a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) – essentially,
will the streetcar or enhanced bus service be a part
of the City’s long term future? An LPA vote does not
decide that now is the right time, nor commit
to funding the streetcar. An LPA vote sets
forth the next steps in the federal process
The Lake Oswego Public Library’s Fifth Annual Lake Oswego
Reads celebration has kicked off with a bang. The word
on the street is that this year’s extravaganza is the best
ever because of selecting Cutting for Stone by Abraham
Verghese as the book for all of Lake Oswego to read.
Cutting for Stone is an intelligent, sweeping novel that is as
expansive in history and landscape (India, Ethiopia, New
York City) as it is in pursuing themes of birth, love, death,
war, loyalty, the human body and the human heart.
During February, the Library, local schools, businesses
and organizations will offer over 32 exceptional programs,
engaging workshops and opportunities to learn about
many things including Ethiopia, medicine and writing.
Almost all events are free because of sponsorships from
the Friends of the Library, West Coast Bank, Lake Oswego
Rotary and the Lake Oswego Review.
There is more public participation, more locations
around town participating, more buzz, and more general
excitement than ever. Be part of our community of
readers! Go to www.lakeoswegoreads.org, mark your
calendar, and prepare for a month of enrichment,
connection, and fun.
Note: you can attend the events even if you have not
read the book!
Here is just a hint of the many fun and exciting programs
coming this month:
• Speaker topics: Government Turmoil and a Need
to Flee; I’m Alive Because Someone Donated; The
People and Culture of Ethiopia; Current Women’s
Health Issues; Mercy Corps to the Rescue; History of
Ethiopia-Revolution in Ethiopia - The Rise and Fall of
the Christian Empire; Astrology, Horoscope and the
Truth; Footsteps to Healing - A Global Commitment
to Improving Women’s Health in Rural Ethiopia;
Doulas, Midwives and Play Time; and Aftermath -
Ethiopia Today
• Celebrate Africa with music, cuisine and dance:
Ethiopian Cooking Class; South Indian Dance -
Bharathanatyam; A Tour of Ethiopian Culinary Treats;
What’s Special About Ethiopian Coffee; Ethiopian
Wine Tasting
• Berhanu Tesema & Andrew Buswell Kick Off to
Donate Shoes to the Ethiopia Project
• Old Time Radio Display and Presentation
• Art Unveiling Reception & Cutting for Stone Art Show
• Film Discussions and Home Movies
• Dinner and Book Discussion with the Mayor and First
Lady of Lake Oswego
• Celebrate Being a Twin: Bring Your Twin for a Photo
New dock at Foothills Park opened on September 30.
The Lake Oswego School Foundation is kicking off their
annual fundraising drive on February 23. Want to avoid
getting the phone call? Donate by February 21.
All funds raised by the Foundation are used to support
teaching positions and reduce class size. For details visit:
http://losdfoundation.org/contribute/index.htm.
suPPORt OuR scHOOLs
neiGHbORHOOd enHancement GRant
The City's Neighborhood Enhancement
Grant program makes funds available for
projects and programs which improve the
quality of life and provides a community
benefit within the city.
– development of the Final Environmental Impact
Statement that responds to citizen input regarding the
preferred alternative, and a funding plan. A final decision
and allocation of funds to implement the project will
likely occur in 2014. If the enhanced bus or streetcar is
selected, funding for the next phases of either project
will be addressed during the regular budget process. Visit
www.oregonmetro.gov/lakeoswego to learn more about
the project, comment online, find dates for future public
hearings, or to see other ways to get involved.
Recognized Neighborhood Associations and partner
organization are encouraged to apply for this grant.
The deadline for applications is Friday, March 4. For
more information, contact Sarah Selden, Neighborhood
Planner, at 503-697-6524.
Celebrate Africa with The Boka Boys (A trio from Boka Marimba) on February 5.
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For inFormation about the City and its serviCes, go to www.Ci.oswego.or.us, or Call 503-635-0257.
The City is seeking applicants for the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Board. For more details, go to www.ci.oswego.
or.us/boards/Vacancies/currentvacancies.htm or contact
Jane McGarvin at 503-635-0236.
bOaRd & cOmmissiOn vacancY
City Council
503-635-0215
503-697-6594 (fax)
City Council e-mail:
council@ci.oswego.or.us
City Manager
Alex D. McIntyre
503-635-0215
wateR PaRtneRsHiP invites indePendent Review
Working hard to deliver a fiscally responsible project
Citizens have concerns about paying for necessary water
system improvements and the City of Lake Oswego is
listening.
Staff is working hard to deliver a fiscally responsible
project that meets the needs of the community.
Partnering with another water provider was the first
step. Tigard customers will pay more than half of total
project costs, and contribute to ongoing operations and
maintenance, saving Lake Oswego ratepayers millions.
And the smart planning continues. In January, staff
invited a team of 12 engineering and construction
professionals from around the country, to review the
Supply Facilities Capital Improvement Program (SFCIP)
recently endorsed by the Councils of Lake Oswego and
Tigard. The SFCIP, developed over a nine-month period,
represents the current thinking of the cities’ team of
engineers, planners and scientists relating to the drinking
water facilities planned for construction beginning in late
2012. Over one week in January, the independent review
team “challenged” the underlying technical
analyses and assumptions in the SFCIP and
brainstormed alternative ways to complete
the system expansion and still meet schedule,
cost and quality of the end product.
Commonly known as “value planning,” the practice was
developed during WWII at General Electric Co. (GE).
Shortages of labor, raw materials and parts led the
company to seek alternative ways to deliver the products
their customers demanded. Through value planning,
GE identified new and creative ways to satisfy their
customers’ expectations.
For the Lake Oswego Tigard Water Partnership, this
review is just one more important step in a long line
of planning activities aimed at ensuring the program
delivers the most value for the dollars spent. Check back
here for Partnership updates, visit lotigardwater.org or
contact staff at 503-697-6502.
Mike Kehoe
City Councilor
503-706-8365 (Cell)
Jack Hoffman
Mayor
503-635-0213 (City Hall)
Donna Jordan
City Councilor
503-675-1120 (Home)
Bill Tierney
City Councilor
503-539-7144 (Cell)
Mary Olson
City Councilor
503-638-2042 (Home)
Sally Moncrieff
City Councilor
503-819-5553 (Cell)
Jeff Gudman
City Councilor
503-780-1524 (Cell)
cOmmeRciaL FOOd waste PROGRam
Last November, City Council approved a new commercial food waste program which reduces the amount of waste
going into the landfill and the City’s sewer system through garbage disposals. Participating customers separate their
food waste from the general garbage so that it can be composted. Collecting food waste for composting makes better
use of the organic material and reduces environmental impacts of waste disposal.
Allied Waste Services of Lake Oswego (Allied) currently collects food waste from Gubanc’s Restaurant, Lake Grove
Elementary School and New Seasons Market and will soon start collecting separated food waste from Round Table
Pizza. Allied is hoping to expand the program and is contacting restaurants, schools and grocery stores to encourage
them to participate in this program.
The collected food waste, which includes uneaten portions of meals and trimmings from food preparation, is taken
to Allied’s transfer station in Wilsonville where it is consolidated into large containers
and transported to the Pacific Region Composting facility (PRC) owned by Allied
Waste near Corvallis. This specially designed facility has a permit from the
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to handle all types
of food waste. The food waste, mixed with wood chips and yard debris,
is composted on a concrete pad in tarp-covered “windrows” laid down
over pipes to circulate air and filter odors from it. The finished compost,
available for purchase, makes a very rich soil amendment and provides
excellent ground cover for gardens as well as tree and shrubs beds. PRC is
the state’s first food composting facility.
If your business would like to participate or learn more about this
commercial food waste program, contact Travis Armstrong at 503-636-3011.
Did you know…
According to the U.S. EPA, in 2008, Americans generated 31.79
millions of tons of food scraps, of which only 2.5% (.8 million tons)
was recovered.
Oregon generates more than a million tons of food waste and yard
debris each year, according to the Oregon DEQ. This makes up more than
20% of the total waste stream disposed.
City and Allied Waste Working to Reduce Landfilling of Food Waste
eneRGY eFFiciencY
On main stReet
$1,500 Rebate Available
The City, in partnership with the Clackamas County
Energy Efficiency on Main Street (EEMS) program and
the Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO), is offering commercial
businesses in Main Street districts rebates up to $1,500
for eligible energy efficiency upgrades. In addition, the
program includes resource information and free energy
walkthroughs conducted by ETO field engineers. In Lake
Oswego, there are two main street districts: Lake Grove
and Downtown.
To learn more, visit Clackamas County EEMS at www.
co.clackamas.or.us/business/mainstreet/energy.jsp or
contact Sam Honl with Clackamas County at 503-742-
4304 or shonl@co.clackamas.or.us.
EEMS is funded by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Block Grant awarded to Clackamas County and the City
of Lake Oswego as part of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009. More information about the
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant can be
found on the City’s website at www.ci.oswego.or.us/plan/
Sustainability/EECBG/EECBG.htm or by contacting Susan
Millhauser, Sustainability Coordinator, at 503-635-0291 or
smillhauser@ci.oswego.or.us.
HeavY Rains - HOw YOu can HeLP
January brought some heavy rains to the region. City
Maintenance crews were on call and ready to respond to
flooding problems that threatened public health, safety
or property. Crews worked to clear leaf-clogged storm
drains, inspect and clear culverts and monitor known
problem areas to ensure the public drainage system was
operating properly.
You can help reduce localized flooding by keeping leaves
off the street and away from catch basins. In addition,
keep yard debris and leaf piles away from drainage
ditches and streams so that rising water does not carry
the material downstream and block a culvert.
To report impassible areas on roads, call 503-635-0238.
cHiLd saFetY seat cLinic
Child safety seats, properly installed and used, save
children’s lives. Learn how to install your child’s seat
correctly at our free clinic at the Main Fire Station, 300
B Avenue. On February 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake
Oswego Community Service and Traffic Officers will check
for correct installation, damage, recalls, and size and age
appropriateness. Each seat takes about 30 minutes to
check but the peace of mind will last much longer! No
appointment is necessary.
For more information call:
Main Number, 503-636-7628
Reference Desk Number, 503-675-2540
or visit www.lakeoswegolibrary.org
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For inFormation about the City and its serviCes, go to www.Ci.oswego.or.us, or Call 503-635-0257.
West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way
For more information call 503-675-2549
www.lakeoswegoparks.org
Fab Feb Fun at LuscHeR FaRm
Valentine Treats. Spend just a couple hours in Esther’s
kitchen at Luscher Farm with Laura Content and learn to
bake and decorate sweet treats for the ones you love. Take
home special favors and bring smiles to your Valentine’s
face! Ages 6 to 10, Friday, February 11, 2 to 4 p.m. $20.
That’s Amoré! Who can forget “Lady & the Tramp”
noodling down their plate of spaghetti all the way to the
nose-to-nose kiss. Kids in the Kitchen re-creates the classic
dish with fresh spaghetti and tomato sauce, along with
garlic bread, mixed greens salad and a dessert of heart-
shaped sugar cookies. Chef Barb Randall includes safety
and proper techniques in her fun kids cooking series. Age 6
to 12, Saturday, February 12, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $19.
Chinese New Year Feast. Celebrate the Year of the
Rabbit with the customary yin and yang of traditional
pot stickers, poached chicken with ginger and scallions,
“perfect rice” and mandarin orange napoleons (for
wealth). Hands on preparation with Chef Barb, Saturday,
February 12, 1 to 3 p.m. $19.
Garden Apprentice Club. Children explore the unique
natural environment of “The Farm” and play in natural
space. They meet friends and learn about organic
gardening from farmers. Greenhouses, garden design,
farm animals, and more! Mondays, February 14 and 28, 4
to 5:30 p.m. $12, for ages 6 to 14.
Are You Financially Ready to Retire? Ask yourself if
your money will last as long as you do. To make it last,
you need to understand your sources of income, social
security, pensions, deferred compensation, Medicare,
etc., and decide which assets to spend first. Ages 50 and
up, Tuesdays, February 15 to 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $14.
Photography for Artists. Show off your artistic genius!
Make photos of your artwork more impressive for online
sale and acceptance into art shows, regardless of the
medium. Your pictures can look as wonderful as your
objets d’art when you learn to control lighting, perspective
and depth of field. The cost of the class may be tax
deductible. Wednesday, February 16, 7 to 8:50 p.m. $24.
Lake OsweGO PubLic GOLF cOuRse
17525 Stafford Road
Experience Membership! Purchase an Annual Pass for
just $600 and play unlimited* golf in 2011. Add an adult
family member for just $400 or a junior family member
(ages 8 to 17) for just $300 with purchase of a full price
adult pass. Call 503-636-8228 or visit lakeoswegogolf.org
to purchase yours. The sooner you buy, the more golf you
get! *Excluding tournaments.
PROGRams FOR aduLts
Lake Oswego Reads Program
The Lake Oswego Public Library invites the entire
community to join in its Fifth Annual Lake Oswego Reads
Program. Go to www.lakeoswegoreads.org and prepare
for a month of enrichment, connection, and fun!
Become a Library Facebook Fan
If you are not currently a fan of the Library on Facebook,
now is a great time to “like” us! If you become a fan by
February 4, you have a chance at winning a gift basket
that includes a copy of the 2011 LO Reads book Cutting
For Stone, plus 2 tickets to see the author, Abraham
Verghese, on February 21, 7 p.m. at the Lake Oswego
High School Auditorium. Find the Lake Oswego Public
Library’s Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pages/
Lake-Oswego-Public-Library/307566920404 or just search
Facebook for “Lake Oswego Library”. Click on the ‘Like’
button. Now you’re a fan and have a chance at winning
the raffle!
Free Computer Classes
The 24/7 Library: Searching Online Resources. Looking
for an article from Time magazine from 2009? How about
1929? Want to learn a new language or take a practice
exam from your home computer? We’ll show you how
to access these things and much more! Classes are held
every first and second Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Keyboarding and Internet Searching. Learn the basics of
computer and Internet use. Classes will be held on the
second, third and fourth Wednesdays, from 9 to 10 a.m.
Be your Own Librarian. Learn the arcane art of
librarianship and become an expert library user. Learn to
successfully navigate the ocean of information available
online and through your library, and learn secret search
techniques to empower you in the Digital Age! Only six
students per class. Classes will be held on some Thursday
mornings, from 9 to10 a.m.
Sign up now for classes at the library. Classes are free of
charge, but you must sign up in advance. Call 503-675-
2540 or stop by the Library Reference Desk.
Free Tax Assistance
The Lake Oswego Public Library is offering free tax
assistance by appointment on Wednesdays and Fridays
beginning February 4 and continuing through April 15.
This AARP sponsored tax-aide program is specifically
designed to assist taxpayers with “special needs –
including people with disabilities, those with a low to
fixed income and the elderly.” To make an appointment,
call 503-675-2540.
PROGRams FOR cHiLdRen
Children’s Storytimes
Storytimes are special reading adventures tailored for a
range of ages. Baby Storytime (birth through 18 months)
is on Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m. Toddler Storytime (19
months to three years old) takes place on Wednesdays at
11:45 a.m. Preschool Storytime (three to five year olds)
is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Special Series: Musical Laptime with Anne Clark
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Families with babies from birth through eighteen months
are invited to a series of musical laptimes presented
by early childhood music specialist Anne Clark. A
combination of gentle rhymes, bounces, and movements,
musical laptimes are especially designed to create
bonding between caregivers and babies.
Second Saturday Special: Juggling Through the Ages
with Mag Hughes
February 12, 11 a.m.
For over 25 years, Scott “Mag” Hughes has taught and
performed juggling, circus arts, footbag, Frisbee, flying
disc, and clowning in over 5,000 schools throughout the
U.S., Europe, and Australia. He’s a pioneer in the sport of
footbag (hackysack) and holds national and world titles in
the sport.
Harry Potter Movie Trivia Party
February 25, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Harry Potter fans in grades 4-6 are invited to test their
Harry Potter movie memory and knowledge playing the
DVD game “Scene It”. Prizes for members of the winning
team, plus a door prize for one lucky program participant
will be awarded.
PROGRams FOR teens
Valentine’s Day Book Party
February 11, 1:30 p.m.
Give books, get books, and eat pizza at a Valentine’s
Day book swap for grades 7-12. Pizza and snacks will be
served, video gaming will be set up, and king-size candy
bars will be awarded to four lucky door prize winners.
Bring books, including graphic novels, that are in good
shape. Please bring at least one book to swap.
aduLt cOmmunitY centeR
505 G Avenue, 503-635-3758
Join the Center for several celebratory meals!
Valentines’ Day Lunch. Monday, February 14
LO Reads – Ethiopian Lunch. Friday, February 25
Mardi Gras Lunch. Monday, March 7
Lunches are served every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
at noon. Suggested donation is $4 for age 60 and up; $5
for all others. Call 503-635-3758 to make a reservation.
Computer Learning Center Classes.
Beginning Word Processing on the MAC.
Thursday, February 3, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Editing your Digital Photos.
Mondays, February 7 to 14, 12:30 to 2:00 pm
Intermediate MS Excel.
Fridays, February 11 to 25, 12:30 to 2 :00 pm
Introduction to HTML
Thursdays, February 17 to 24, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Call 503-635-3758 for registration information or visit
www.lo-clc.org.
LibRaRY cOLLects RunninG sHOes
Ethiopia is well-known in the western world for their world-class runners. However, a
devastating civil war has left most Ethiopians too poor to afford shoes. The Ethiopia Project
was founded to provide new and gently used running shoes to Ethiopians in need. As
part of the LO Reads program, at 7 p.m. on February 7, founders Berhanu Tesema and
Andrew Buswell will give a brief talk about the Portland-based non-profit and what
you can do to help. The Lake Oswego Public Library will be collecting running shoes
throughout February. Collection bins will also be at Graham’s Book Store, Lakeridge
High School, and Lake Oswego High School.
daddY-dauGHteR dinneR dance
March 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., West End Building
This year’s Candyland theme creates the sweetest place
on earth. Wear a swanky dress and a fancy hair-do and
spend a magical evening with your own dad. Dine and
dance to music by a great DJ as bubbles float through
the air. Pose for cute and funny pictures in the Candyland
Photo Booth, and take home a special treat. For ages 3
and up, $50 per pair; $15 each additional daughter.
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For inFormation about the City and its serviCes, go to www.Ci.oswego.or.us, or Call 503-635-0257.
cOmmunitY caLendaR
This newsletter is printed on 100% recycled
content paper, using soy-based ink.
Citizen Information Specialist and HelloLO Editor
Bonnie Hirshberger
503-675-3992 bhirshberger@ci.oswego.or.us
Event dates are subject to change.
More details are available online at:
www.ci.oswego.or.us/cal/calendar.htm.
For more information, call 503-635-0236.
cReativitY wanted FOR POsteR cOntest
The 2011 Farmers’ Market poster contest is underway. Take whatever you think represents the Lake Oswego Farmers’
Market and express it on paper. Posters should be no larger than 8 ½ x 11 inches and must include, “2011 Lake Oswego
Farmers’ Market, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, May 14 - October 8.” The artist’s name, phone number and age category must be
legible on the reverse side of the entry. Posters are due by February 4 and can be submitted at the West End Building.
For questions, contact Maddie Ovenell, Farmers’ Market Manager, at movenell@ci.oswego.or.us
or 503-697-6590.
ceLebRate aFRica
February 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the WEB
cOdeRed -
YOuR sOuRce FOR
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Celebrate Lake Oswego Reads 2011 novel, Cutting for Stone, with a
special Fair Trade Market featuring African goods and wares. Shop
for extraordinary jewelry, handbags, baskets, stationery, artwork,
décor, cuisine, and much more! This is a free family-friendly
event.
Vendors include: Africa Bridge, Aita Designs, Ancient Ways,
Bead for Life, Global Sistergoods, Itafari Foundation, Pacific
NW Rwandan Association, Tariro: Hope and Health for
Zimbabwe Orphans, Tuareg Jewelry, WaterAfrica, and
Zimbabwe Artists Project
Musicians include: Chata Addy, The Boka Boys (A trio from
Boka Marimba), and Mhofu Marimba
Enjoy talking with people? Care about the arts? Become a
volunteer docent for the Gallery Without Walls and help
others enjoy the arts too. No experience necessary. Two
receptions will be held in March for training, and then
you can begin leading tours. Call the Arts Council of Lake
Oswego at 503-675-3738, for more information.
becOme a dOcent Are you an emerging artist? If so, get creative and have
your work showcased at the Lake Oswego Festival of
the Arts on June 24 through 26. The deadline for art
submissions is no later than March 4 for the juried,
“Artist’s Vision” exhibit. Visit www.lakewood-center.org/
pages/applications-2011-artists-vision-juried-exhibit or
call 503-636-1060 for details.
tHe aRtist’s visiOn
CodeRED, the City’s emergency notification system,
was recently improved - now providing City officials the
ability to quickly deliver emergency notification messages
via telephone, email, and text message citywide at a
rate of 1,000 calls per minute. CodeRED is used for
significant emergencies such as floods, earthquakes,
bomb threats, gas leaks, missing children or elderly, and
electrical outages. To register for CodeRED emergency
notifications, go to www.ci.oswego.or.us and click “Sign
Up for CodeRED” and complete the online form, or call
the Citizen Information Center at 503-635-0257, for
assistance.
You can also stay connected to what's happening in your
community through Facebook, Twitter, the LODown,
and Nixle. To sign up, just go to www.ci.oswego.or and
choose your media!
stReet LiGHt Out?
Have you noticed a street light that is out, flickering, or on
all day? If so, Lake Oswego Public Works has made it easy
to get it repaired! Here’s what to do to get the light fixed:
• Look for a map and pole number on the light pole. It
should say something like: 10D – 4A, Pole No. xx
• If the pole has a Portland General Electric (PGE) tag,
you can report street light outage and other repair
problems directly to PGE. You can also report a
light out by emailing lightout@pgn.com or leave a
message on the service district voice mail at 503-736-
5710.
• If the pole doesn’t have a PGE tag, call Public Works
at 503-635-0280 to report the outage.
Provide as much information as you can about the
location, especially pole numbers, adjacent addresses,
and side of the street.
On May 20, 2010, Lake Oswego Police Chief Dan Duncan
unexpectedly passed away. Law
enforcement agencies from
throughout the region
immediately came to Lake Oswego
to assist our department, providing
support to officers, staff and
the community on many
levels. Their assistance was
invaluable. In January,
Lake Oswego was
honored to return this
service.
On January 5, Rainier
Police Department Chief
Ralph Painter was killed in the
line of duty. To show their
respect and support for the
law enforcement and Rainier
community, Lake Oswego came
to their aid:
Lake Oswego Police Department
(LOPD) Officers volunteered
over 40 hours of their own
time to stand in watch of
Chief Painter’s casket; Lake
Oswego Communications
(LOCOM) personnel provided
peer support to Columbia
County 911 dispatchers;
Lake Oswego’s Honor Guard
worked with the 90 other
honor guard members
during the service; Motor Officers assisted with traffic
control during the funeral procession; in addition, while
all Columbia County police departments were shut down
for 24 hours, several officers looked over Columbia
County’s largest city, St. Helens.
LOPd assists
FeLLOw aGencY
February
1 Tuesday • City Council Regular Meeting, 6:30pm
• Library Music Series, 7pm
2 Wednesday • Boones Ferry Road Refinement Plan
Advisory Committee, 4-7pm
• First Addition/Forest Hills Neighbors
Coordinating Meeting, 7pm
• First Wednesday at Heritage House, 7pm
3 Thursday • LO Reads - Art Show Reception, 6pm
4 Friday • Blood Drive, City Hall, 10am-4pm
• LO Reads - Panel Discussion and
Home Movies, 2pm
• LO Reads - Ethiopian Cooking Class, 6pm
5 Saturday • LONAC Meeting, 9:30am
• Child Safety Seat Clinic, 10am-2pm
• LO Reads - Celebrate Africa, 10am-4pm
6 Sunday
7 Monday • LO Reads - Film Discussion, 12pm
• LO Reads - Shoe Donation Kick-Off, 7pm
8 Tuesday • Arts Council Chronicle Mtg, 9:30am
• LO Reads - Lake Oswego Writes, 7pm
• City Council Special Mtg, 6:30pm
• LO Reads - I’m Alive, 7pm
9 Wednesday • LO Reads - South Indian Dance, 2pm
• Boones Ferry Road Refinement Plan
Advisory Committee, 4:30-6:30pm
• HRAB, 7pm
• LAB Meeting, 7pm
• TAB Meeting, 7pm
• LO Reads - People & Culture, 7pm
10 Thursday • LO Reads - Old Time Radio, 3pm
• LO Reads - Women’s Health, 7-8pm
11 Friday • LO Reads - Book Discussion
12 Saturday • LO Reads - Mercy Corps, 10am
• LO Reads - Ethiopian Coffee, 10:30am
13 Sunday
14 Monday • Planning Commission, 6:30pm
• LO Reads - Book Discussion, 7pm
15 Tuesday • LO Reads - Lake Oswego Writes, 7pm
• LO Reads - Blood Drive, 1:30-6:30pm
• City Council Regular Meeting, 6:30pm
• LO Reads - History of Ethiopia, 7pm
16 Wednesday • LO Reads - Astrology, 11:45am
• PRAB Meeting, 6pm
• Pre-Application Training, 6pm
• NRAB Meeting, 6:30pm
• LO Reads - My Own Country, 7pm
17 Thursday • Foothills CAC, 5-7pm
• Birdshill NA/CPO Mtg, 7pm
• LO Reads - Footsteps to Healing, 7pm
18 Friday • LO Reads - Ethiopian Culinary Treats,
2:30pm
• LO Reads - Dinner & Discussion with
Mayor Hoffman, 6:30pm
19 Saturday • LO Reads - Ethiopian Wine Tasting, 1-5pm
20 Sunday • LO Millennium Concert Band, 7:30pm
21 Monday • City Holiday - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
• LO Reads - Hear the Author, 7pm
22 Tuesday • LO Reads - Lake Oswego Writes, 7pm
• LO Reads - Blood Drive, 1:30-6:30pm
• City Council Special Mtg, 6:30pm
23 Wednesday • LO Reads - Midwives, 10:30am
• Comp Plan CAC Mtg, 4-6 pm
• DRC Meeting, 7pm
• LO Reads - Book Discussion, 7pm
24 Thursday • 50+ Advisory Board, 8:30am
• Arts Council Board Mtg, 8:30am
• SAB Meeting, 6:30pm
• LO Reads - Ethiopia Today, 7:30pm
25 Friday • LO Reads - Ethiopian Luncheon, 12pm
26 Saturday • LO Reads - Celebrate Being a Twin, 1pm
27 Sunday
28 Monday • Arts Council Gallery Without Walls, 1pm
• Planning Commission, 6:30pm
• LO Reads - LO Writes Reading & Pass-
port Drawing, 7pm
March
1 Tuesday • City Council Regular Meeting, 6:30pm
• Library Music Series, 7pm
2 Wednesday • First Addition/Forest Hills Neighbors
Coordinating Meeting, 7pm
• First Wednesday at Heritage House, 7pm