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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013
Vol. CXXIV, No. 215
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Metro Parks seeks public's help to rename McKinley Playfield Posted online Mon., Nov. 4 Photo Courtesy Metro Parks Tacoma Metro Parks Tacoma is seeking the public's input on a plan under way to rename McKinley Playfield on Tacoma's east side. According to park officials, the large park that overlooks the Tacoma Dome was named McKinley Park in 1901 to honor the memory of the recently assassinated President William McKinley. Soon after, the area around the park became known as McKinley Hill. The City of Tacoma even changed the name of East H Street to McKinley Avenue in 1909. A couple of decades later, Metro Parks Tacoma purchased land on McKinley Avenue and the park currently known as McKinley Playfield was created in 1928. Over the years, having two parks located so close to each other and both with McKinley in their names, has occasionally resulted in confusion. Earlier this year, Metro Parks Tacoma received a request to change the name of one of the parks to end the confusion. Since the naming of McKinley Park played a significant historic role in the naming of the McKinley Hill neighborhood which emerged around it, Metro Parks Tacoma has chosen to rename McKinley Playfield. Elementary school students from three east side schools participated in a civic process to help find a new name for McKinley Playfield. The children were told about the history of both parks and had a kid-friendly discussion about the criteria that their suggestions needed to meet. After learning the history of the parks, they talked about what the park means to them, how they use the park and how the community uses it. Their conversa-
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Metro Parks Tacoma is seeking the public's input on a plan under way to rename McKinley Playfield on Tacoma's east side. Local elementary school students have offered their own suggestions for the new name, including Eastside Community Park; Family Play Park; Friendship Park; Harmony Park; and Ida Park. A public meeting will be held later this month to hear other suggestions from Tacoma residents. tions inspired suggestions which were presented to Metro Parks Tacoma and narrowed to five options. The children's favorites include Eastside Community Park; Family Play Park; Friendship Park; Harmony Park; and Ida Park (Ida is the first name of the wife of President McKinley). If you are interested in providing your own names for consideration, you are encouraged to attend the Eastside Neighborhood Council meeting on Mon., Nov. 18 at 6:30 pm in the Stewart Heights Pool meeting room, located at 402 E. 56th St., in Tacoma. Nominations must reflect one or more of the following criteria: -- The site's unique geography or geology; -- Historical events, persons or actions related to establishing the site; -- Influential persons who have made a substantial and lasting contribution related to the park or community; -- The site's unique and sentimental appeal to its users; -- The site's commonly used name based on its unique attributes. If you have questions or would like to make an absentee nomination prior to the meeting, contact Roxanne Miles, Metro Parks Tacoma Community Engagement Manager, at (253) 305-1068 or roxannem@tacomaparks. com. More information is available online at metroparkstacoma.org/mckinley-playfieldnaming.
Posted online Mon., Nov. 4 Photo Courtesy Pierce County The rain, fog and falling leaves mean that fall is here and winter is not far behind. Pierce County residents should prepare now for flood season to keep their families and property safe. "By now, people have pulled out their coats, sweaters, and hats because of the change in weather," said Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy. "However, getting ready for winter weather is about more than staying warm – it's about preparing yourself, your property and your family. To get ready for flood season, property owners are encouraged to purchase flood insurance, keep storm drains near their homes and businesses clear of debris, and store valuables and household chemicals above flood levels." Pierce County residents are also encouraged to create a family plan that includes identifying a safe route from their home, school and work to high ground, setting a meeting place for family members in case of separation, and designating an out-ofstate contact to call if local lines are busy or down. An emergency kit should include at least a seven-day supply of food and water, first aid supplies, extra clothing and blankets, prescription medicine, and hygiene and sanitation supplies. Additional information can be found online at piercecountywa. org/prepare. More than 17,000 residents who live or own property near flood hazard areas within unincorporated Pierce County will soon receive the county's annual Flood Bulletin in the mail. The bulletin provides information on flood protection and preparedness, such as the county's Flood Warning System and emergency contact information; actions that property owners can take to avoid flood disaster – before, during, and after a flood; and flood insurance facts and how to purchase flood insurance. The bulletin is also available online at piercecountywa.org/flood, by calling (253) 798-2725, or emailing pcwater@co.pierce.wa.us.