Tucson's 31st Historic District
P.O. Box 41243, Tucson AZ 85717 * March 28, 2022
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SPECIAL EDITION
Planting a Forest...by hand...by volunteers
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Friday, Trees for Tucson delivered the first installment of trees. |
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Saturday, Trees for Tucson brought in the rest
of the 24 trees.
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above: Cookies, water, juice from Ishkashita.
Getting ready
left: A lesson in planting
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7:30 am - Parks 'n Rec set the emitters to water the holes for most of the day.
8:00 am - volunteer crew set up tables, water, chairs, maps, and history signs.
9:00 am - A demo from Trees for Tucson and volunteeers were ready to go!
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Grandmas and grandaughters |
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Everyone got together for the free drawing for Shop Vac, potted plants, Sausage Deli Coupon, and Eegees coupons |
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Home Host - Dorothy for lending her back yard for storage and supplying peanut butter sandwiches
Water and Cookies - Jefferson Park Neighborhood Assn
Large Grant Road maps - Psomas, Engineering consultant
Tables, History Signs - Friends of Jefferson Park,Inc
Drawing Prizes - Shop Vac Mark's Ace Hardware, Coupon Sausage Deli, Eegees coupons, Potted plants sampled from the April 22,23,24 Plant Sale
Parks and Recreation for adjusting the emitters and predigging and backfilling the holes
Trees for Tucson for 24 lovely trees
District 5 - for Nicholas and an information table
Photographers - Joanne, Laurel Heather and Dorothy - Many thanks
...And the over 32 nieghborhood volunteers that made what could have been a long and hot task quick and really fun!
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Werthmuller Bench almost a reality |
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Thanks to all who have donated. The bench will be a lovely addition to the Trail. |
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We are very near our goal with $2150 pledged to date. To donate to the cost of the bench you may use the Pay Pal button below (pay pal or credit card), or mail your donation to Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc, P O Box 41243, Tucson, AZ 85717
Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc is a 501c3. Your donation will receive a receipt for your records..
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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! |
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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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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 and Brush and Bulky |
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2022 Roll-offs
Roll-offs: 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 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. Read the news release
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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
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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