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Your Neighborhood News - April 12, 2015
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THIS COMING SUNDAY!
JEFFERSON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD celebrates with a
HISTORY SCAVENGER HUNT - ALONG LESTER
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Like us on Friends of Jefferson Park Facebook * Forward this e-mail to a friend *
Spread the word!
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Historic photos and descriptions will be streetside at the twelve locations. The entire map with the descriptions will be at the International School, free or $1 donation, to help with printing, will be gratefully accepted. Wander Lester to learn about the history of your neighborhood. Visit the International School for food, music, rain barrels and book sales!
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Click
HERE to print a copy of the above map.
Obtain the rest of the map complete with descriptions April 19 at the International School.
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| The debt is paid! A symbolic $38,000 check will be presented at 11:30 am on Sunday the 19th. Its border...the names of sooo many donors to the historic nomination! |
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WHAT'S WITH THE RED BOWS?
Every red bow signifies an "adopted" sign, and a donation of $120 to the cost of the signs. This Edison/Mountain sign was adopted by a daughter in memory of her father, a U of A professor, and long time resident of Edison Street.
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WATCH FOR THE BLUE INFO STOPS
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nformation signs will be at the International School, on Waverly, Vine, Campbell access Rd, and Lester--12 sites. Pick up a map at IST playground
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GRANT ROAD
Basin design is from Euclid to Park
Clearing homes extends two more blocks to Santa Rita
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The basin green area goes from Hampton to Park
Clearing of homes will continue two more blocks to Santa Rita.
The additional 2 blocks will allow for traffic reducing from 6 lanes down to four.
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SALVAGING FROM THE HOMES SCHEDULED FOR DEMOLITION: When we asked for clarification about salvaging items from the homes to be demolished we received this response from the City Engineer: "What we were hearing from the Contractor is that people were calling looking for access to the sites so they could look around or under the impression that they could go in on their own and salvage items.
This is not the case.
This is why we are making photos available. We have updated the grantroad.info site with additional information on salvage procedures. People can contact the info line and request the photos from us. Or, if there is something exterior that they can see from the outside that they want (fencing, brick, pavers, etc.). People need to contact the contractor with specific items they are interested in.
We would also ask that everyone understand there probably will be some snags and bumps in this process as this is the first time the City is attempting this type of endeavor. There will be a number of "lessons learned" as we move forward that will hopefully help shape this into a functioning, productive city policy. I also think as this project moves forward we will get a better idea of the types of items and materials people are looking to salvage and we can add more specific requirements to the demolition contractor's scope. (J. Daniels)
Note: We will also print the photos in the e-news as they come to us
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IMPORTANT MEETING!
JPNA QUARTERLY MEETING *
APRIL 22 * 6PM
Banner Health presents to Jefferson Park
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For its quarterly information meeting the J
efferson Park Neighborhood Association will host the Banner Health Team on April 22. The meeting is intended to inform all neighborhood residents and begins at 6pm. After the presentation there will be ample time for questions and comments. To see the preliminary plans
CLICK HERE.
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CONSTRUCTION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
You have a say...
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A property owner in Jefferson Park Neighborhood has requested a variance with regard to splitting the lot at 1014 E. Linden and building a dwelling on each substandard sized lot. The JPNA Board is notified by the city for all variance requests. It has reviewed this application for a variance and has concluded that it is not in the best interests of the neighborhood. The Board has filed a protest letter with the Board of Adjustment opposing the granting of the variance. Property owners in JPN can file their own protests/approval with regard to the requested variance. To obtain a copy of the form CLICK HERE . If you need help filling out the form, or want more information, contact Steve at [email protected] or 647-4381 Bob at [email protected] or 419-7410 Joan Hall at [email protected] We also encourage you to attend the public hearing of the Board of Adjustment on April 29th, at 1:30 PM, at the Mayor and Council Chambers (255 W Alameda) where the variance will be discussed and a decision made. (Jefferson Park NA, Land Use Committee)
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MESQUITE BOWLS
Saturday - Sunday
April 18-19
Open Studio Tour * Neighbor Artist
Neighbor, Alan Adler, will have his studio open from 11 to 5 pm on April 19.
1601 E Waverly.
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Tickets at Sunday Event!
This year's car is very special - a beautiful 2015 Ford Mustang, 50th Anniversary Edition approx value $48,190.
Tickets are $25 each or five for $100.
Drop by the cashier table on Sunday or call Joanne Osuna at 798-3602.
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SUPPORT THE NEIGHBORHOOD BOND PROPOSAL - We need supporters to show up to the Pima County Board of Supervisors hearing on April 21, Tuesday, 9 am, for Neighborhood Reinvestment Funds of $25M in the bond package. Contact [email protected] for more info.
ROLL OFFS COMING MAY 6 - 4 rolloffs in the neighborhood starting May 6th - locations to be announced - for end-of-semester dumping.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH RAIN GARDEN AT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - May 2nd, Sat, at the IST (times to be announced) - volunteers will be needed for planting rain gardens for the Watershed Management Group Schoolyard Grant that IST received.
Contact [email protected] for more info.
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NSN-A website for Tucson's Neighborhoods
Crime Stats and Code Violations listed by neighborhood
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A site listing all the neighborhoods in Tucson, and important things effecting them.
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| LAH Fundraiser/Gorgeous Garden Party Music by the Ronstadts April 19, Sunday 4 - 6 p.m. Lend A Hand Senior Assistance, Inc. (LAH) provides absolutely free services to seniors in 13 neighborhoods in central Tucson, the largest of which is Jefferson Park. The fundraiser will be at the home of Murray and Sue DeArmond, 2624 E. Clays Alley, which is north of Prince Road. Clays Alley can be reached by going east on Prince from Campbell Ave. past Tucson Blvd and going north (left) on Cactus Blvd. Make another left off of Cactus Blvd. onto Clays Alley. Be assured you that you will find the garden to be breathtaking and the food to be truly delicious. A menu of tappas (savory spanish appetizers) with at least one free drink has been planned. The cost is only $35 per person - very inexpensive, especially when you consider that the entertainment will be by one of Tucson's most musical families. To purchase tickets, call 360-7613 or email [email protected]. |
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KEEPING THE NEIGHBORHOOD SAFE - BE ALERT - REPORT
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BURGLARIES -
Several nearby neighborhoods and right here in Jefferson Park a group of audacious burglars have stripped homes which have "For Sale" signs posted. In Palo Verde neighborhood they were
thwarted
by a neighbor who went up and asked questions. If something does not look right call 911.
ABANDONED CARS - Cars which are clearly abandoned should be called in to 911. Know your street and call when you see something suspicious. They could be stolen.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO......
for supporting our April 19 celebration!
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Special thanks to our business supporters for the April 19 event. All events come with the up-front costs for paper, printing, signage, ink jets, etc. We are indebted to these folks for their continued support of Jefferson Park.
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Walgreen's at Grant and Euclid
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Mark's ACE Hardware
Albertson's at Campbell Plaza
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Jefferson Park Neighborhood Assn
WEDNESDAY
April 22, 2015
6:00 pm
QUARTERLY MEETING
SPECIAL PROGRAM
BANNER HEALTH
Ward III office
1
510 E. Grant Rd
Meetings are open to everyone interested in Jefferson Park!
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It's a new year...Time to renew your voluntary membership -$15. Membership form
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Friends
of Jefferson Park, Inc.
Ward III office
1510 E. Grant Rd.
Meetings are open to anyone interested in Jefferson Park!
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NEIGHBORHOOD
REPRESENTATIVES
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Area #1 - needs rep
Area #3 - George Milan
Area #4 - Judy Janson
Area #5 - J. Lisa Jones
Area #6 - Chad Waits
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WARD III ALLIANCE
Information Meeting
Woods Memorial Library
April 15 - 6pm
State of the Ward with Ward 3 Council Member Karin Uhlich. Karin will be joined by the Interim City Manager Martha Durkin and the Ward III staff.
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RAGING SAGE
2458 N. Campbell Ave
MAY 14 * 4:30 pm-6:30pm
You are cordially invited to join your neighbors and Tucson Police officers for coffee and conversation! This is an event with no agenda and no speeches. It is simply an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood.
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U of A
Good Neighbor Program
24 hr hot line
520-282-3649
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What is Happening on Grant Road?
City website with maps and phases.
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City web-site with plans and meeting dates.
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Doctor appts, errands, yard work etc.
Call Michelle at
248-6882
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Copyright ©
April 2015. All Rights Reserved.
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