NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS - Zoom With Us |
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Jefferson Park Neighborhood Assn
Wednesday February 23, 6:00pm
Neighbors, please join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 816 3002 2518 Passcode: 704995
To ask to be placed on the agenda: e-mail Laurel Heather at
To see the JPNA board and short bios go to:
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Great Loss to Jefferson Park |
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It is with great sadness that we regretfully announce the passing of Louie Werthmuller, a long-time resident and board member of Jefferson Park.
A man of many talents, great energy, and generosity who gave much to his neighborhood--that was Louie. He was a big man, bigger than life, with a “can do” attitude. Covid claimed him, and it is still hard to believe it won. Perhaps his wife, Joanie, who passed away last year, wanted him with her. If you live in the northwest corner of Jefferson Park, you well may have seen Louie or his wife, Joanie, walking their little black dog.
His home is evidence of Louie’s great energy and talent. It features exotic plantings, ponds, streams, ramadas, fireplaces, and turtle enclosures, all built and designed by Louie. His copper art was well known. Louie was a talented cook and held dinners in his oasis to raise funds for neighborhood projects.
He and his wife lived in Jefferson Park for forty-one years. As a former board member of the non-profit Friends of Jefferson Park and JPNA, Louie’s contributions were many and generous. How often, when a project was being considered, was he overheard saying, “Let me contribute to that”? He also donated his time and energy as a representative of Area 6, at clean-ups, and in installing the monument sign in the traffic circle near his home. And, if you were lucky, you were one of his clients.
He was a talented hairdresser. In 2018, Louie and Joanie contributed to the oral history library of Jefferson Park. Joanie described his career and recounted how they met:
“He has been a hairdresser for 50 years. That’s how I met him. I wanted to become a blonde, so I went to this shop where he was a partner, and his partner made me a blonde, and of course, Louie saw me and…we started dating. Louie left that salon and he bought his own. He gave up the salons and went to KMS Hair Care Products…for twenty years and he sold the product, and then he taught at a beauty school.”
Louie very recently retired from his shop on Tucson Blvd, where his clients were many. And many also became his friends, because you could hardly sit in his chair and not admire the man. We shall miss him.
In late March, a memorial open house will be held in Louie's honor.
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The white house (1968 photo) was transformed, designed and constructed by Louie |
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Working on Historic Nomination and volunteering at T-shirt sale |
Copper Art - donated to T-shirt sale |
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JPNA Board to share Meeting Facilitator's Job |
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At the annual meeting, JPNA board elected to share the responsibilities of facilitating the monthly meetings. At February's meeting, Rosemary Bolza, JPNA secretary will chair. See a short bio at: http://www.jeffersonpark.info/meet-the-board.html
Many members are all still becoming proficient in Zoom and will be helping each other. Thanks for your patience.
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Safety Committee Report
Jefferson Park leads city in Burglaries
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The information above was shared at the January 25 Safety meeting. The three officers present emphasized the increase in the number of burglaries in JP and noted that they were the highest in the city (19 in 91 days). They noted that the greatest number occurred around the holidays when the UA students (and others) were on break and out of town. We have e-mailed Julie Katsel, UA Senior Director, Government Relations / Local and Community, to ask if there is any assistance from the UA to communicate with the students. TPD will be attending the February JPNA meeting to discuss the problem. See agenda at http://www.jeffersonpark.info/
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Overview including locations October 3 thru December 28 |
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Data provided by TPD officer Erin Peters |
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Two big events are in the planning stages. Here's a chance to volunteer to keep Jefferson Park a great place to live. Join the volunteer list! |
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MAKE SHADE
MARCH 26 - Saturday
Tucson Clean and Beautiful, Trees for Tucson, Parks and Recreation and volunteers from Jefferson Park will plant 24 new trees on the east end of the Linear Park Trail. Due to budget constraints, this section was shorted during the original planting. We just need the muscle to plant the new trees.
Chairperson: Joan Daniels jdchama@msn.com. Contact her with questions or to be added to the volunteer list.
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PLANT SALE
APRIL 22,23,24 - Fri, Sat, Sunday
The 3rd Annual JP
Plant Sale will take place over the Earth Day weekend. Let's get outside and ROCK! Neighbors have been nurturing plants and painting pots and rocks. Early Mother's Day gifts! Proceeds from the sale help with projects for the neighborhood.
Chairperson: Laurel-Heather trdswmn@cox.net. Contact her with questions or if you are willing to help with the sale.
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Got Citrus....Free Harvest |
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Neighbors, Iskashitaa Refugee Network wants you to know that you can request a harvest of excess citrus by filling out the online form:
Or, volunteer to help: sign up to harvest Mondays or Fridays, 9-noon on their website.
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RTA and Grant Rd Phase 5/6 coming 2026-7-8?
Living with the "wasp waist" that is our section of Grant Road
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Sick of living with the "wasp waist", the narrowing of Grant Road, that begins at Santa Rita? There may be light at the end of the tunnel! If you have been following the news on the RTA (which funds road projects), and wondering if our area would be finished, then you may be interested in the latest report from Steve Kozachik on the issue. Go to; https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZTUCSON/bulletins/307f0e0
"And the board voted to assure all projects that may be unfinished when the current RTA goes back to the voters will be 'at the front of the line' in RTA Next, and will be fully funded."
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UA Safety Study for Mountain Avenue |
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Review the study and the recommendations for Mountain Ave, including the intersection at Grant Road: http://www.grantroadcoalition.com/ua-mountain-study-2022.html. Bikes and pedestrian safety have long been a concern of the residents of Jefferson Park. JPNA has forwarded these suggestions for consideration to the Department of Transportation and Mobility(DTM), and PSOMAS.
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TEP - 138kV Poles
Negotiations with City - Public Meeting in March
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For the past few months, TEP has been in negotiations with the City of Tucson regarding the Kino to DeMoss-Petrie Transmission Line Project. They will soon be presenting their ideas for feedback to a public audience. We just received an update, which states that TEP expects to hold a public meeting in March. Stay tuned for date, time and process.
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For the time being, TEP has withdrawn its application for the CEC, Certificate for Environmental Compatibility, with the ACC. Still, TEP could refile it if negotiations with the City are not successful. If TEP refiles, July 25 is the tentatively scheduled as the new start date with the ACC. Again, we will keep you posted. Thanks for your continuing interest and support.
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Parklet at Edison and Campbell Access Road
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Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 am, at the end of Edison at Campbell Avenue, we clean the parklet. Reminders are sent out on Google groups. Garbage bags and tools supplied. If you do pick up trash during the week, or just prefer to pick it up at a time of your choosing, please contact Joanne Osuna at cricket16@cox.net and your time will count. We report our hours to Tucson Clean and Beautiful as part of the Adopt-a-Park Program.
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Need a Service? ...or want to recommend someone
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Need a recommendation for a handy-person or a business? Go to
Would you like to recommend someone to your neighbors? Let Cricket know. cricket16@cox.net,
520-798-3602 - Help us keep the list accurate- report any retired/inactive numbers to the cricket.
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Your Area Representatives at your service!
Thanks for distributing the doorhangers
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Every Area Rep would appreciate help distributing doorhangers or taking Welcome Packets to new residents. Give 'em a call!
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Area Representatives
Area #1 - Mary Worthen, 520-323-1777
Area #2 - Jon Heine, 520-321-4343
Area #3 Jeanne Calhoun
Area #4 - Erin Posthumus, 206-661-7765
judyjanson17@gmail.com
Area #6 - Open
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Never Flush These Items
Resolve in 2022 to never flush these items down the toilet: grease, expired or unwanted medicines, paper towels, diapers, feminine hygiene products, rags, dental floss, cotton swabs, disposable wipes, cleaning supplies, pesticides, automotive fluids, used face masks.
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These items can cause problems with plumbing and the sewer system, and harm the environment. For more information, please visit
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Wildcat Dumping - chairs, couches, furniture etc.
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"Illegal dumping" includes leaving items at the curb, and it is a code violation. Furniture, trash, and yard waste left at the curb can be reported to Code Enforcement. Of course, you might want to try first, to politely ask the person to dispose of it or arrange to have it picked up. However, if you need to report illegal dumping, you can do so by calling 791-5843 or online at http://www.tucsonaz.gov/csd/violation/
Contact Ward III regarding wildcat dumping. You must report the address. Pictures if possible. (520) 791-4711 or email: ward3@tucsonaz.gov
If it is a CASA BONITA property, the office number is 520-398-5738. JP residents can call about a concern regarding any Casa Bonita property and their staff will take care of the problem.
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SAFETY TIPS
Illegal Gatherings in JP
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HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS
1) Loud party calls should go to 911..
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REPORT any time of day, any number of people, if unruly.
MONTHLY STATS: June- 0, July-0, August-1
September 1-Red Tag, 6 loud party calls - OOPS!
October 1-red tag, 4 loud party calls
November: 0-red tags, 3-loud party calls
December: 0-red tags, 2-loud party calls
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SAFETY TIPS - TPD Brochures
TPD Incident Reports for JP
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Police Incidences in Jefferson Park
To see the block/street that goes with each event,
TPD brochures to help you prevent crime: Senior Safety Tips, Lock it or Lose It, and Preventing Burglaries.
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ReRuns....worth posting again |
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Community businesses - We appreciate you! |
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North American Powder Coating
Thanks for powder coating the history sign stands. The six signs are now installed in the Linear Park, celebrating the stories of Jefferson Park. Special thanks to owner Mark Barger.
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ACE Hardware - Campbell Avenue.
Thanks for the new plastic plant pots. We shall be painting them for our Annual Spring Plant Sale. Thanks for helping make this fundraiser a success!
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2022 Roll-offs - Note these dates |
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2022 Roll-offs
Roll-offs: March - Thu., 3/17 - Mon., 3/21
May - Thu., 5/19 - Mon., 5/23
July - Thu., 7/28 - Mon., 8/1
October - Thu., 10/20 - Mon.,10/24
4 locations in JP: 917 E. Seneca, 1822 E. Lester St., 1850 N. Tyndall and 1740 E. Edison
2022 Brush & Bulky
Week of 2/28/2022 and Week of 8/29/2022
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Recycling- no more glass in the Blue Bins |
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QUICK LINKS - City Services "Cheat Sheet" has links, emails, and phone numbers to make it easier to reach anyone in the City based on your need.
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Street Racing - Hear street racing, revving of engines, screaming of tires?
Report Racing vehicles and motorcycles:
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Tucson's Mayor and Council voted recently to extend free transit fares through the end of the fiscal year. That means Sun Tran buses and the Sun Link streetcar will be free to ride through June 30, 2022. Riders can board through the rear door, and the federal mask mandate is still in effect for the transit industry. For more information, follow the link below.
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Helicopter Noise/ Banner Hospital:
contact BUMC Security: 520-694-6533.
The Med Evac. flight path is south of Jefferson Park. No choppers should fly over Jeff Park residences. Report non-compliant flights to Banner - 520-694-6533.
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Sorry to report
An uptick in mail theft in JP, and across the city. Collect your mail immediately.
Sign up for informed delivery.
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Online Crime reporting: This link will take you to the TPD online crime reporting site. And if you’d like an officer to contact you even when you use the online form, you can make that clear when you file, too.
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In person: You can call Operations Division West front desk at (520) 791-4467, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM or you can stop by the substation located at 1310 W. Miracle Mile and file a report in person during the above listed days and hours of operation.
POLICE/FIRE EMERGENCY - 911
NON-EMERGENCY - 791-4444
REPORT A CRIME 88-CRIME - (882-7463)
Anonymously report suspicious activity/persons.
Report an unruly gathering: Call 911 CLICK HERE to see Flow Chart
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TPD West Division: Operations Division West front desk at (520) 791-4467, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM or you can stop by the substation with questions/concerns, located at 1310 W. Miracle Mile.
JP Community Resource Officer: Erin Peters
Email: erin.peters@tucsonaz.gov
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LEND A HAND - Need help or want to volunteer?
CONTACT US (520) 248-6882
Lend A Hand Senior Assistance, PO Box 41323, T/A 85717-1323
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COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
If you are healthy and able, please help by volunteering to pack emergency food boxes. The Community Food Bank URGENTLY needs volunteers to keep operations running. Email volunteer@communityfoodbank.org to get started.
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HOMELESS? If you find a homeless person, the City of Tucson has a protocol which brings TPD out to offer people options. The services they offer and how to report is described at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/hcd/Documents/Program_Policies_Procedures/City_of_Tucson_Homeless_Protocol_3.24.2021.pdf
HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM - 520.837.7425
tpdhot@tucsonaz.gov
Emergency: 911
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Recycling list
to read what can/cannot be recycled
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Report Transportation Concerns: Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk?You can report these issues to the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to
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Roach Control Hotline
Automated line, please provide requested information and staff will return the call
(520) 724-3401
Report Sewer Odors
(520) 724-3400
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What is a code violation?And whom do I call? Download an information sheet approved by the City Code Enforcement Division
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Dirty bus stop
Include pictures if you wish. All requests will be documented by Sun Tran to ensure proper follow-up takes place.
Sun Tran:
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Neighborhood Contacts & Resources |
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REPORT ISSUES WITH U of A 24/7 available (520) 282-3649
Neighborhood Resources: Recommended service Providers
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Your City Council Offices |
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The Ward offices publish weekly updates. Jefferson Park is in Ward 3; however, Ward 6 also puts out an informative newsletter, so both are worth a read!
WARD III
Kevin Dahl's newsletter: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-3
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Another newsletter chock full of information!
WARD VI
Steve Kozachik's newsletter:
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Pima County Board of Supervisor's Office |
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District Five Contact Info:
Adelita Grijalva
• Facebook: Supervisor Adelita S. Grijalva
• Instagram: @adelitasgrijalva
• Twitter: @SupGrijalva
Board of Supervisors Meetings:
Participate in the call to the public: Contact the Clerk of the Board’s Office at (520) 724-8449 Send in a written comment: email COB_mail@pima.gov
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Editors' Note: This Constant Contact is sent only upon request and with permission. The editors, Joan Daniels, Erin Posthumus, Joanne Osuna , Colleen Nichols invite your comments. |
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Thanks to the editors who check and recheck the information we send out to our neighbors. If you see an error or have an addition, let one of us know. |
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