National Night Out - Tuesday, August 4th

Boulevard Lane is celebrating National Night Out (NNO) in our community; this will be the third year doing so. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from emergency personnel, rallies and marches, exhibits, youth events, safety demonstrations and seminars are examples of events that are hosted across the nation in an effort to heighten awareness and enhance community relations.

Our street barbecue event last year was a huge success—approximately 100 people showedup to support the cause!

Due to the success of last year’s event, the BLCA Board chose to host a street barbeque again this year! National Night Out is celebrated on the second Tuesday of August every year in a variety of ways. For our NNO event, we will be grilling hot dogs having chips and some salads and even some dessert. Feel free to bring anything you want and come join the fun.

We are in the process of booking some special guests like our local Fire Department, Sheriff and even Guardian One. We hope to see even MORE of you attend our National Night Out event thisyear! If you have questions please reach out to me via email or phone.

Andrea Upton, VP of Community Development

Fire Safety

 

Fire Safety in light of a Dry Season and Early Burn Ban. 

• Avoid cooking outdoors during this dry season. If you do cook, never leave barbeque grills unattended.
• Place your grill on concrete or your driveway away from your home or any structures.  If using charcoal or wood, make sure that the fire has been extinguished by soaking it with a garden hose before disposing of the coals.
• Remember that there is currently a burn ban no uncovered flame or open pit is allowed. 
• During this time, do not burn household trash or yard waste in barrels. 
• Check lawnmowers are properly working to avoid sparks. 
• Keep your grass and weeds mowed. 
• Cut back or remove any dry and dead landscaping plants or bushes around your home. 
• Clear leaves from your roof and gutters; rake them away from the sides of your home. 
• Move anything that will burn far away from structures— items like firewood, compost piles, brush piles, etc. 
• Have a garden hose hooked up.

Fire Safety Year Round 

• Practice fire safety with your family. If you see suspicious fire or smoke, call 911. 
• Clearly mark driveway entrances and ensure your house number is visible from the street. 
• Plan escape routes away from your home by car and foot.
• Have a meeting place with your family. 
• Have a fire extinguisher and make sure everyone in the house knows how to use it. 
• Notify the electric company when dead trees or overhanging limbs endanger the electric wires.

Causes of Fire During a Dry Season 

• Fireworks 
• Campfires 
• Lawn mower blades can hit rocks, creating a spark 
• Cigarettes thrown out car windows, or stamped out and discarded on dry ground 
• Dragging muffler creating sparks 
• Abuse of matches or lighters

Sources: http://www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/38, http://waburnbans.net/ http://sholland10.hubpages.com/hub/FIre-Safety-Tips-for-the-DrySeason, Amanda Krohn, VP of Membership

Submitted by
Amanda Krohn, VP Membership

Our Beautiful Entrance!

Boulevard Lane entrance pre-maintenance work, but in lovely display.

Boulevard Lane Community Association member's due are on display at the entry to our neighborhood. The incredibly early spring brought the plums to a beautiful bloom early. Since, the plums have been touched up with dead wood removed and other maintenance performed on them.

 Also, some low branches were removed from a few trees near the east entry sign to improve vision.The regular maintenance has also caused the rest of the plants and shrubs at the entrance to bloom in a spectacular fashion this spring. I can't remember when I have seen the entry in this much bloom.

All of the BLCA members are to thank for how the entry looks. If not for your dues, none of the work that has made the entry spectacular would have taken place. If you have not joined, please do and join your neighbors in showing Fairwood how much pride we have in our neighborhood.

Rob North, President

Dumpster Day!

We have seen a huge success with Dumpster Day over the years. 

We are excited to announce this year’s event will be held onSaturday, June 13, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

One large dumpster (along with a BLCA representative) will belocated near the four-way stop at 129th place SE and SE 188thstreet.

The prices are as follows, by size of vehicle:

BLCA Members / Non Members$10 / $15 Small = Car$15 / $20 Medium = SUV / Mini Van$20 / $25 Pick-Up Truck* / Trailer

* Standard pick-up trucks only, no moving trucks ormoving vans. Prices are per load. Limit two perhousehold. Restrictions and accessibility are at thediscretion of the BLCA on-site representatives.

Due to restrictions the following items are not allowed:paint, pesticides, oil, fuel, auto products, tires, lightbulbs, computers, TV’s, appliances, hazardous waste,water heaters, lumber, carpet, construction materials.Large furniture items must be broken down prior tobeing accepted.

If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me!

Andrea Upton
VP of Community Development

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

It's time once again for the Boulevard Lane Garage Sale! This year's Garage Sale will take place June 5th-7th. 

We will not be putting addresses on maps this year but we will make a sign available to you (see last page of Crier) to place on our house that will include you as part of the organized garage sale in the neighborhood.

We will be advertising it heavy again this year, including Craigslist, Seattle Times, Renton Patch, Fairwood Community News, and more! We hope to build on the success of last year!

Andrea Upton, VP of Community Development

Thank You to All Our 12s!

Boulevard Lane residents raising the 12th Man Flag on Super Bowl
Sunday, 2015.

Well, it has taken a while to launch this post, and you might imagine the reason why.  Our Hawks were SO close!

It was a fantastic season with so many more memorable moments.  Who can forget Beast Quake II, THE fake field goal (sorry Efren Herrera, but this one meant more), the onside kick, and all the other special moments that defined the Seahawk's season.

The fact is, we've been lucky to be part of this crazy roller coaster ride the last two seasons, and hopefully it will continue to be for many more.  It's been fun!

We at BLCA would also like to acknowledge and thank all our 12s in the community that show their support on game day and help raise the 12th Man Flag at the entrance.  Thank you!

Now, let's look forward to the 2015 season!  GO HAWKS!!

Holiday Light Walk 2014!

Come join us for the Holiday Light Walk this Saturday, December 13th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm!  There will be two warming stations offering warm beverages and snacks, and maybe even a...ahem...adult beverage or two!  These stations will be at 127th Place in the lower neighborhood and at 188th Street near the  4-way stop in the upper neighborhood (same as previous years).  Stop by and say hi!

We look forward to seeing you out enjoying the holiday lights!