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Tigard Concludes Second Annual Leaf Collection Event

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	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release December 16, 2003
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Eric Hand, Storm & Wastewater Supervisor City of Tigard 503-718-2607 eric@tigard-or.gov

Tigard Concludes Second Annual Leaf Collection Event
Each year fallen leaves, in combination with heavy rains, contribute to flooding incidents throughout the Tigard area. In an effort to minimize the potential for flooding, the City of Tigard's Storm Water Division sponsors two leaf collection days each year.

This year's event held on Saturday, November 22nd and Saturday, December 6th, attracted over 170 Tigard residents who delivered over 200 yards of leaves, surpassing last year's total of 160 yards.

In conjunction with the Leaf Collection Event, Team Tigard (a group of City employees who volunteer for various projects) encouraged residents to donate nonperishable food items for the Oregon Food Bank. Again, Tigard residents gave generously by donating over 1,100 pounds of food.

On behalf of the City of Tigard, the Storm Water Division would like to thank those who participated in the program and for continuing to make the annual Leaf Collection Event a success!