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Community Celebrates Curtis Tigard's 100th Birthday

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	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release April 13, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Kathy Smith Tigard Public Library 503-718-2503 kathys@tigard-or.gov

Community Celebrates Curtis Tigard's 100th Birthday
Curtis Tigard as a young boy, circa 1912

Curtis Tigard turns 100 in April, and the entire community is invited to celebrate on Saturday, April 25, from 1-4 p.m. at the Tigard Public Library. The Tigard Historical Association is planning a grand party with cake and big band music to commemorate Mr. Tigard's centennial birthday.

In 1852, Curtis' grandfather, Wilson Tigard, opened a general store in the little farming community that grew into the city of Tigard. Curtis enjoyed a long banking career, which began on Main Street in Tigard's first bank. Curtis still lives and plays in Tigard.

The party will be held in the Community Room of the Library. For more information about this free program, call the Library at 503-684-6537 or connect to the library web site.