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JULY 2001 President's Message: FUN TO COME! Happy Independence Day. Anyone who's available be sure to catch the municipal band concert in Patterson Park on Tuesday July 3, 6-10 p.m. Games, table decorating, apple pie baking contest, quoits, picnic and free concert. Call 410-276-3676 for information. On July 11th Butchers Hill holds our annual pot luck 4th of July picnic in Halcott Square (see article in this issue which describing how this park on Duncan Street between Lombard and Pratt came to be). Bring the family and BH neighbors, and don't forget a side dish, appetizer, or dessert. See the notice in this issue for further information. Looking forward to hearing George Larson's accordion again. Together we expect a good time. Always has been a great chance to get together! We have begun preparations for the October 14th BHA house tour. If you would like to have your house on the tour, or are willing to help with the preparations, days activities, or publicity, contact Gregory Maley at 410-563-0678 or e-mail maley@techie.com. BHA members have an opportunity to take a free guided tour of the renovated Walters Art Museum on Thursday, November 1 at 7 p.m. You may sign up for the tour at any of the BHA meetings between now and then. More details later. WE APPRECIATE . . . Thanks to the Banner Neighborhood's Youth Summer Program who are mulching trees and helping us keep Butchers Hill clean. If you see them working (Monday through Friday) in the 'hood or in the park, tell them how we appreciate their efforts. Dave Dyer had kindly volunteered to fill in for Sandy Sales as recording secretary on the executive committee. Best wishes to Sandy as she handles a family emergency. The park at Fairmount and Duncan Streets is now under lock and key in an effort to keep it clean BUT THE PARK IS AVAILABLE FOR BUTCHERS HILL RESIDENTS. Just ask for the key at the adjacent Hope Village on Fairmount St. JULY 11TH PICNIC IN HALCOTT SQUARE (DUNCAN STREET PARK), 6:00 TO 9:30 p.mThere is no July General Meeting this month. Instead, join us for our annual Pot Luck on Wednesday, July 11th, in Halcott Square (S. Duncan Street, between Pratt and Lombard).. We'll supply the beer and sodas, paper plates, and grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. Bring an appetizer, salad, side dish or dessert to share with your neighbors. Special family recipes, gourmet delicacies or any other food in large quantities appreciated. We'd like to have the goods on the tables and ready to serve by 6:30. We'll begin setting up tables around 5:30, so bring food then or earlier if you can. Take your chances if you arrive later than 7. If you live near the park, please carry over any extra lawn chairs or card tables for extra seating. Want to contribute some red, white & blue decorations? Questions? Call or e-mail Rich Pardoe (410)732-6669 & rpardoe@hotmail.com. With perfect weather, the Patterson Park Flea Market was a success, with over 40 vendors and more than 200 buyers during the course of the day. BHA made about $500 on food and space sales and from donated items. Thanks to the volunteers who make this event possible! COMMITTEE CHAIRS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND MONTHLY MEETINGSBlock Rep/Crime Prevention: Wednesday, July 18th, 7 p.m., 2105 E. Baltimore St. The committee meets monthly to share information from our 20 block representatives and to coordinate action. Contact: Carolyn Boitnott, 410-522-4991. Butchers Hill Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) conducts its walk-around on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of this month. We meet at 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Patterson Park Avenue and Lombard Street. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Evan Helfrich at 410-342-2148. Education : Larcia Premo (410-675-5634). Community Representative , School 27 School Improvement Team: Carolyn Boitnott, 410-522-4991. Land Use: Virgil Bartram (410-327-4964). The Land Use Committee would like to remind homeowners in the 2100 and 2200 blocks of E. Baltimore Street and the 2200 block of E. Pratt Street that you live in a City historic district. All exterior work and painting must be submitted to CHAP and Butchers Hill. We are always happy to help with any questions you may have. Call Virgil Bartram: 410-327-4964. CHAP's number is 410-396-4866. Marketing/House Tour Committee : Tuesday, July 17th at 7, 14 North Chester Street. Contact: Gregory Maley 410-563-0678 Streetscape : Wednesday, July 25th at 7, 2214 E. Pratt St. (The committee meets the fourth Wednesday of each month.) Contact Noel Brown (410-534-8057), Book Club : TBA. BHA Executive Committee : Monday, July 23rd at 7, 2029 E. Pratt St. Sue Noonan, 410-522-6773. Newsletter : The deadline for the AUGUST Newsletter is Friday, July 20th. Drop off written items at 103 S. Chester St. Contact Steve, 410-342-3842, The 2001 House Tour - "An Insider's View " - is off to a great start under Co-Chairs Gregory Maley and Sue Noonan. Look for Martha Simons' terrific poster at the Picnic. We still need tour houses, though. If you want your house on tour, please contact Sue Noonan at 410-522-6773 A lock was recently placed on the gate to the park at Castle & Fairmount Streets. However, keys are available to any Butchers Hill resident who would like to use the park (with the understanding that owners will clean up after their pets). If you would like a key, please go to 2111 E. Fairmount Ave (Hope Village office) and ask for Mr. Karas or call Barry Glassman at 410-558-1080. We would also like to thank Mr. Karas for having the park cleaned and his ongoing effort to keep it that way. NO GENERAL MEETING THIS MONTH Join us for the picnic in Halcott Square (Duncan Street Park) on Wednesday, July 11th, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Minutes of the May 2nd General Meeting.
HALCOTT SQUARE IS 25 YEARS OLD Halcott Square, the area many call Duncan Street Park, is 25 years old. After a series of fires destroyed seven row houses on the site, it became a dumping ground and eyesore until neighbors Charles and Mary Halcott spearheaded an effort to make it a park. The raised brick planters, brick paving, wood benches and tables and the original landscaping were completed in 1976-1977. Although Charles Halcott died before the park was completed, Halcott Square, named in his memory, has become an important part of our neighborhood.Original landscaping consisted of trees, shrubs, and groundcover, with coneflowers and an old-fashioned daylily or two as the only spots of color. From the original plan, we still enjoy the October Glory maple and one of three tiny-leafed Amur maples in the front planter. Hawthorns on the south border of the park, Hicks upright yews at the west border, and spreading English yews in the north planter also survive from 1976. A red pine tree bent by snows into a bonsai-like shape is early, if not original. Halcott Square really began to flower in the early 1990's when Toni Francfort discovered two gardens in west Baltimore that were being given away. With the help of Steve Young's "green machine" pickup, Toni and Steve moved many flowering plants, primarily modern daylilies, to Halcott Square. Other plants were contributed by neighbors, some in memory of loved ones. The City's Horticulture Department about this time began to contribute both plants and design ideas. The topiary pyracanthas were developed and daffodils and irises were planted for spring color. A tap for watering the plants was also installed. Lately, Diane Snyder has taken an active role in the design and maintenance of the garden. This year she and Steve planted two types of azalea in the north bed. Over the years, the park has had some problems. Ivy has been thinned to control rats, evergreens have been stolen at Christmas time, and shrubs have provided human hiding places. Perhaps the biggest loss, however, was a bronze commemoration plaque. It read: This Space is Dedicated to the Memory of Charles Halcott, Sr. by the Members and Seniors of the Committee for Citizens Rights - 1977. July 3rd Bring your picnic dinner (or buy a hotdog from the Boy Scouts) and join your neighbors for an old-fashioned picnic celebration. Support your Community Association's participation in a Apple Pie Baking Contest, a Quoit Pitching Tournament, and a Table Decorating Competition. Free Drinks by Turkey Hill Beverages. UPCOMING BUTCHERS HILL EVENTS
Interested in any of these events? Call or email Rick Gilmour (410-342-7061) gilmour@mdo.net He can refer you to the appropriate contact person.
SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE INFORMATION:
Director: Diann Baker: 410-545-6510
General Information: 410-545-6518
Housing Inspection: 410-545-6521
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
The Work of LESLIE SCHWING, July 9 through August 6 at Simon's Pub & Eatery.
Simon's Pub will be exhibiting works by artist LESLIE SCHWING from July 9 - August 6 with an opening reception to be held on July 10th, Tuesday evening, from 6-9 pm. Leslie has worked in her studio at Artists' Housing in Washington Hill for the last 15 years. She is well known for her mystical pencil cityscapes and dramatic pastels. This show, "Views from the Hill," focuses on familiar scenes for us, but often from quite unfamiliar perspectives. This show will also highlight new works from a developing series entitled "Urban Compost," inspired by the demolition of Baltimore's Church Home Hospital.
More of Leslie's work can be seen at the Craig Flinner Gallery on Charles Street, at Artscape, City Hall Exhibition (this summer) and on her web page http://amberlady.com/gallery. Please mark your calendars and join us for the opening reception. Simon's is located at 2031 E. Fairmount Avenue in Butcher's Hill.
Artists Wanted: If you're interested in showing your art at Simon's Pub, please contact Carole Poppleton at 410/276-0333 or email her at: carpoppleton@prodigy.net.
PLEASE - I NEED A GOOD HOME!
Male dog, shepherd-husky mix. I was abandoned to the streets, but fortunately, I was rescued a few weeks ago. My rescuer has provided me with needed shots, and has fed me well. I'm gentle, housebroken, and get along well with other dogs and children, and I like being walked on a leash. I don't know why someone didn't want me? I'm a good boy-I hope someone will give me a good home. I'm available for an interview.
Call Narda Carroll, 410-752-2481 or Toni Francfort, 410-327-4137.
CIRQUE D'AMOUR This year's synchronized swimming extravaganza by Fluid Movement at the Patterson Park Pool: A French-inspired, circus-themed swimming spectacle about love! Mark your calendar now for July 27, 28 & 29 and August 3,4 & 5. Swimmers wanted: Men, women and children . . . of all ages, shapes and backgrounds to swim and perform in this unparalleled, shockingly fun, truly-Baltimore community art event! Pull out your goggles and sun screen and hop on down to the Patterson Park pool! We NEED performers!!! Come on out and audition and be sure to forward this message along to your wackiest friends! To sign up: www.fluidmovement.org or call Keri at 443-742-4942.
NEED A PLACE TO PARK?? 5 garages for sale. Call 410-276-7786.
FOR SALE: 2207 East Baltimore Street. Currently 3 apartments and owner's office. Approx. 5000 sq. ft. Contact Todd Vaughan: 410-276-7786.
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