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SEPTEMBER 2001 President's Message: Our September 5th BHA General Meeting will focus on what's being done and what could and should be accomplished in Butchers Hill. Izzy Pataka from the Mayor's office will address our community and answer your questions about city plans. A program report on the BIG Patterson Park plans may even give us some calendar progress hints. Look for the new flagpole on your way to the meeting, I hope, I hope! Despite the nature of his "crime" report, Officer Penn always has a cheerful demeanor and good advice, keeping us on the lookout for dangerous situations. While I welcome all your calls 410-522-6773, I encourage you to direct any "trash" concerns directly to our active Trash Committee chair, Susan Whitson, at 410-522-3932. Also call Carolyn Boitnott at 410-522-4991 or your block captain to report suspicious activities or knowledge of crimes. Both are wonderful in their action and results, and I'm often on the go, and one more step in getting accomplishments. Speaking of which, two years ago, Alexis Johns originated a terrific streetscape idea which is coming to fruition. Hear about it at the meeting. Also bring your good ideas for the long term plan for the N. Duncan/Fairmount lot. Barry Glassman will present one idea and we'd like to hear your suggestions. Schools open this month and I've yet to hear from or of any parents or new volunteers to work with our local school. WE need to get behind our youth and their education. George Larson is coming forward with his wonderful support. How about you?! A warm welcome to Robert and Angela Singletary, new neighbors in the 2100 block of East Lombard Street. The Singletarys are the owners of Sydnee De Mar Bar & Grill, 1623 E. Baltimore Street, a restaurant specializing in Cajun cuisine. (Some of you may remember the previous restaurant on this site, Braznell's Kitchen.) Sydnee De Mar (410-327-2445) is open Wednesday through Friday from noon till midnight, and on Saturday from 2 p.m. to midnight. The entrance is on the side (at Bethel Street). Stop by!
Mayor O'Malley's Hispanic Liaison Office, 410-545-6532, is launching a new effort to help Hispanics prepare to be homeowners in the city. The first step takes place Saturday, September 8, 10 to 3, at St. Patrick's Church Hall, 1728 Bank St. UPCOMING BUTCHERS HILL EVENTS
Interested in any of these events? Rick Gilmour (410-342-7061) gilmour@mdo.net can refer you to the appropriate contact person.
BHA COMMITTEE CHAIRS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND MONTHLY MEETINGS Block Rep/Crime Prevention: Wednesday, September 19th, 7 p.m., 2105 E. Baltimore St. Crime Prevention Tips: Be sure water is cut off to any outside faucets. Drug users who are injecting need a source of water and often will find a place to shoot up near those locations. Watch vacant houses near you and report any use of yards or the buildings. There have been a number of break-ins over the summer; be sure all doors and windows are locked and secure in your house. Report any suspicious activity and develop a support system with your neighbors. 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. House Tour / Marketing Committee will meet briefly on September 5th (Wednesday) at St. Andrew's Church after the regular monthly meeting. Contact: Gregory Maley 410-563-0678 Trash Committee: Tuesday, September 25, 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, September 26th at 7, 2214 E. Pratt St. (The committee meets the fourth Wednesday of each month.) Contact Noel Brown (410-534-8057), Book Club: The September selection is The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver; discussion will be at 2102 E. Fairmount at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17. The October selection is The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. BHA Executive Committee: Tuesday, September 18 at 7, 2029 E. Pratt St. Sue Noonan, 410-522-6773. Newsletter: The deadline for the October Newsletter is Friday, September 21st. Drop off written items at 103 S. Chester St. Contact Steve, 410-342-3842, SEPTEMBER BHA GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, September 5th. Coffee & cookies, 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 p.m. St. Andrew's Church hall, corner of Chester & Lombard Sts. (entrance on Lombard). Contact: Sue Noonan, 410-522-6773. AGENDA: "We have so much strength when we work together as a community." A FISH FROM BUTCHERS HILL Butchers Hill artist Larcia Premo is currently at work on one of Baltimore's "Fish Out Of Water." Hers is a Parrot Fish commissioned in the second round of the city's public art whimsy. Envisioned as a sort of allegory, Larcia's fish, being out of water, has lost its own vivid coloring and turned a monochrome reflective silver. It now simply parrots its surroundings. But it's certainly not a dark allegory: "It's all silvery and shimmery, something for people to enjoy looking at," Larcia says. Crafting her fish has involved Larcia in everything from mass production to electrical engineering. She's commissioned stained-glass eyes and hopes to have a light glowing at night through them and through Plexiglas and aluminum fins. The fish's scales involve much repetitive stamping of aluminum flashing in jigs Larcia constructed for the job. The scales will be applied like shingles as the artist covers the fish from the tail forward. The basis for the Parrot Fish is the same fifty-pound fiberglass fish that other artists received. It has been sawed into pieces and filled in with bondo as part of the conversion. Some parts will be replaced entirely, others modified to fit the artist's vision. This fish will be much more a three-dimensional sculpture than some of the fish on display, whose painted scenes are more two-dimensional. At this point, it is not known where the Parrot Fish will be displayed or who will sponsor it. Creating this artwork will require hundreds of hours in the studio at Catonsville Community College, where Larcia teaches art. Clearly, creating time is as much of a challenge as creating art for this working mother of a four-year old and a newborn. Is it worth it? "I'm proud of my fish," Larcia says. "It's true to my heart.". If you missed it last year, don't let it happen again. If you were there, you know what we mean. FRIGHTS AND LIGHTS in Patterson Park, THE place to be Halloween weekend. October 27, 28 and 31 at 7 p.m. This wacky and wonder-filled night of entertainment for kids and adults combines the direction of professional artists and the enthusiasm of folks just like you. FRIGHTS AND LIGHTS features a performance by Fluid Movement and a parade of lights directed by Molly Ross and The Creative Alliance. Building on the success of the past two Halloweens, Fluid Movement will create Nessie on Wheels: The Loch Ness Monster. This group of dedicated theater professionals has been recognized in he local and national media for their imaginative an entertaining community-building theater. This year's show is a creepy investigation of the lore surrounding Scotland's best known water monster. Live, original music accompanies 20 community performers in Fluid Movement's signature flashy-production style. Celebration artist Molly Ross leads the way again with The Great Halloween Lantern Parade II. Over one hundred home-made paper lanterns with candles flickering, will climb the hill to the Pagoda, carried by their proud creators. Artists, kids, never-made-a-thing-in-their-lives moms and dads become an integral part of this spectacular community event. Accompanied by marching music, the parade culminates in a fire-filled finale near the Pagoda followed by the performance of Nessie on Wheels. Sponsored by The Friends of Patterson Park, The Patterson Park Community Development Corporation and the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks. The Work of SARA GLIK and JENNIFER BECKER Opening reception September 12, 6-9 p.m. Simon's Pub & Eatery, 2031 E. Fairmount Avenue Photographer Sara Glik and sculptor Jennifer Becker, former Butchers Hill residents, return to Simons Pub with a show entitled "re-THINKING RE-building," an intriguing exhibition of artist-made books and mixed media images. Jennifer Becker constructs sculpture using family photos and books scoured from used bookstores. Sara Glik uses tin boxes to create books filled with bold abstract textured images and night scenes. Their work will be up the month of September with an opening reception on Wednesday night, September 12, from 6-9 pm. See you at Simon's! 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. Looking to rent garage space for motorcycle in neighborhood. Interested in full garage or space in one. Please contact Tracy at 410-342-4342 or tgosson@radicus.net. ROOMMATE WANTED Nice bedroom and private bath on the second floor of my "house of fun" at 105 S. Chester Street. $425 a month plus 1/2 utilities. Available September 1st. Non-smoker only. Contact William A White at 410-563-7941. NEED A PLACE TO PARK?? 5 garages for rent or for sale. Both storage and parking. Call 410-276-7786. FOR SALE: GRAND OLD HOME 4500 sq. ft./ needs to be restored to former elegance. 2207 East Baltimore Street. $150,000. Contact Todd Vaughan: 410-276-7786. FOR SALE: PREMIER PROPERTY - 2034 E. Pratt St. 3 BR & den / 1.5 baths / CAC / new front replacement windows / yellow pine flooring / fireplace / chef's kitchen / landscaped 17' x 40' backyard with deck and large shade tree. Call Craig Thompson @ Long & Foster: (w) 410/889-9800 or (h) 410/276-6869. CATS A year-old Momma cat and her 8 week old kittens need a caring home or homes. All are in god health, have been to the vet and are awaiting adoption as singles, pairs, or a group. Temporary caretakers will assist with neutering. Call Ann at 410 522-3050 or Carolyn at 410 522-4991. FIGS Fig tree owners and fig lovers, interested in swapping recipes and/or planning a small neighborhood fig festival for next year? Call Carolyn at 410 522-4991. Feeling hungry after the Butchers Hill meeting? Then, walk down to Planet on the Corner afterward and enjoy a free buffet and view Martha Simons' latest show "Wagner's Point: A Baltimore Ghost Town". WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7-10 p.m. WHERE: Planet on the Corner, corner of Patterson Park Avenue and Fleet St. For More Information: Go to www.stelladogcreations.com or contact Martha at Stelladog@erols.com.
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