JUNE 2001

There's a lot going on this month and throughout the summer in and around Butchers Hill. June 2 is the Polish Festival and June 23 the Latino Fest, both at Patterson Park. On Tuesday, June 5th, we're celebrating the successful 2000 Baltimore Street (410-327-1200, x56). Of course, Wednesday, June 6th, is our monthly meeting with informative speakers. On Saturday, June 9 bring the family to the Flea market. Buy, sell, eat, drink, enjoy (410-342-7061)!

Looking for some exercise? How about tennis in Patterson Park (410-327-4341)! Or biking with an informal group (410-327-0261)! Patriotic or history minded? June 14th is Flag Day! Check out the flag raising ceremony by the National Flag Day Foundation, 9-10 a.m. at the Star Spangled Banner Flag House (410-837-1793). Also, Fells Point has shops open until midnight with a great view of fireworks. Or hop the water taxi and enjoy the annual pause for the Pledge of Allegiance, band concert, and Fireworks finale at Fort McHenry (410-396-3453). Something quieter? Leisure reading-check out the book club (410-522-6773).

And there's more! Next month keep in mind the July 11th Independence Day picnic in Duncan Street Park. All residents are invited. You don't have to be a member of the Association to enjoy socializing and sharing good food.

Thanks to all who opened your gardens for the Garden Tour, and to the many others, not on the tour who put out planters and spruced up your gardens. Despite the weather is was a great success! Kudos to our membership committee for sending the membership renewal letters, and thanks for the great response from so many of you. There'll be a report on that at the next meeting. Speaking of which, we have set aside some time at the end of the June 6th General Meeting to share concerns and discuss issues. Bring your ideas and suggestions!
--Sue Noonan

Patterson Park Flea Market

East Baltimore's biggest community flea market and "block party" will be held again Saturday, June 9, when the Butchers Hill Association sponsors the annual Patterson Park Flea Market. We'll gather in the northwest corner of "Baltimore's Best Back Yard" from 9 to 3 to enjoy our usual mix of music, food, fun, and, of course, great bargains! Fifteen-foot spaces are again only $15 if paid in advance, $20 if paid on the day of the event. Volunteers are still needed for Friday evening and Saturday, and booths are still available. Call Rick Gilmour at 410 342 7061 to volunteer, or John Murphy at 410 675 7976 to reserve (and pay for) selling space.

The Garden Tour was a great success, although the weather was better for gardens than for tourists. About 125 people attended, including lots of folks from out of town. Many favorable comments were heard about the variety of garden gems in our urban setting. BHA netted about $200 on the tour.

BHA COMMITTEE CHAIRS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND MONTHLY MEETINGS

UPDATES:
A North Patterson Park Avenue Committee has been formed with members from Butchers Hill and Patterson Place to work on some of the problem properties there. We are working on making improvements at the corner of Collington and Fayette. We have met with the owner of Young's Bar and Package Goods and they will be entering into an agreement with the community to control the loitering and illegal behavior outside the establishment. If there are problems at any establishment that has a liquor license, there is a liquor board complaint line: after 4:30 p.m., residents should call 410-545-6360. Even if the police have to be called, it is important to also call the Liquor Board complaint line, so that the concerns go directly into the establishment's file at the Liquor Board. 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).

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, June 12th, 7 p.m., 2223 E. Pratt St. (410-342-7061) . ALL ARE INVITED to our initial House Tour planning meeting for 2001.

Trash Committee: Tuesday, June 26, 7:00 p.m., 2127 E. Baltimore St. (The committee meets the last Tuesday of each month.) We work with the Sanitation Dept. to help keep Butchers Hill streets clean. Contact Sue Whitson, 410-522-3932. If you have bulk trash items that were not picked up (after you made the proper arrangements), please call Sue Whitson to report the location and items that were missed.

Streetscape: Wednesday, June 27, 7 p.m., 2214 E. Pratt St. (The committee meets the fourth Wednesday of each month.) Contact Noel Brown (410-534-8057), .

Book Club: Newcomers are invited to join the Butchers Hill Book Club. For June we are reading Corelli's Mandolin, by Louis de Bernieres. Our meeting will be a joint Greek pot luck dinner and discussion group at 21 N. Collington at 7 on Friday, June 29. For info. call 410-522-6773.

BHA Executive Committee: Monday, June 11th, 7:30 p.m., 2029 E. Pratt St. Contact: Sue Noonan, 410-522-6773.

Newsletter: The deadline for the JULY Newsletter is Friday, June 22nd. Drop off written items at 103 S. Chester St. Contact Steve, 410-342-3842, ; e-mail text only, no attached files.

JUNE BHA GENERAL MEETING

Neighborhood Profile: Meet Sherman Cypress

Sherman is determined to make the PTA a success and as he said, "put Commodore Rogers on the map." He admitted the challenges that building the PTA poses. "It's hard to get parent involvement," he said. Currently, there are about 20 active members of the PTA for a school of more than 500 children. Sherman believes deeply that parents need to speak out for their children. "The teachers are sitting around making plans for our children," he said, "we should have parents making decisions."

Sherman has other goals. "My determination," he said, "my goal-is to finish my GED and celebrate my 50th birthday and my graduation."
--David and Kelly Laflamme.

SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE INFORMATION:
Director: Diann Baker: 410-545-6510
General Information: 410-545-6518
Housing Inspection: 410-545-6521

If you are a victim of, or know of a victim of domestic violence, call the SE District Domestic Violence Unit, 410-631-7485.

UPCOMING BUTCHERS HILL EVENTS Mark your calendars!

• St. ANDREW'S FLEA MARKET, St. Andrew's Church, corner of Lombard and Chester, Friday and Saturday, June 1st and 2nd, 10 - 4.
• ANTIQUES AND FLEA MARKET, Patterson Park, Saturday, June 9th.
• PICNIC in Duncan Street Park, Wednesday, July 11th.
• HOUSE TOUR, Sunday, October 14th.
• CHRISTMAS PARTY, Sunday, December 16th.
• Interested in any of these events? Rick Gilmour (410-342-7061) or email to gilmour@mdo.net. He can refer you to the appropriate contact person.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

SUMMER FUN CAMP will be starting at the Ralph J. Young Recreation Center after school is out, for children 5-12 years old. It will run for several weeks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 410-396-9197 after 2 p.m. for more information.

FOR ADOPTION: Male dog, shepherd-husky mix. I was abandoned to the streets, but fortunately, I was rescued five 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.

The Work of JEAN KIGEL, June 5 - July 9, Simon's Pub & Eatery In June, Simon's will feature the work of artist JEAN KIGEL, a specialist in Oriental brush painting. She has studied in Japan and the United States under Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese masters. A member of the Sumi-e Society of America, as well as of several Maine art societies, Kigel works out of her studio/home on Muscongus Bay in Waldoboro, Maine (She is also the daughter-in-law of Butchers Hiller Tom Bolita!). Her work is exhibited in galleries in Maine, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Colorado. The opening for Jean's work is on Tuesday, June 5th, and the show will run through July 9th.

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.

FOR SALE: Antique Oak Dresser in excellent condition. Two large drawers, two smaller drawers, $200. Honeywell baseboard heater, $20. Call 410-732-8769 evenings.

PET CARE: Dogs walked and played with, cats fed and petted, fish cared for, plants watered while you're away. Basic rate is $10.00 per visit. Contact Carter Glass by e-mail at ccarterglass@hotmail.com or by phone at 410-327-2672.

FOR SALE: 132 bass Candido accordion $100
3 piece silver tea set $75
Huge mirror, 7 ft. x 4.5 ft. $50
Nordic Flex Gold exerciser $200
Apothecary mirrored cabinet $100
Call 410-732-2364.

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