OCTOBER 1997

President's Message:
It is probably obvious to many of you that I think our neighborhood should be interested in issues that affect the larger community such as parks and rec, libraries and the city budget. As a community association, we are also concerned about public safety, sanitation, trees, abandoned houses and many other quality-of-life issues. We already have committees actively working on these and other concerns. We can help solve any problem we face if we work together. There are only two things that we need to succeed: a few volunteers and direction from the community at large. At the October General Meetlng we are going to revisit some of the long-range planning goals we identified two years ago and assess what we as an association have accomplished and where our major concerns and goals are now. Please come and give us your ideas and don't hesitate to pitch in where your heart leads you.
-Clint Roby

Another exciting house tour is just around the corner, Sunday, October 12th. It takes the cooperation of the whole community to make this a success. The committee worked hard, now we need everyone to help show visitors that we care about our great neighborhood .The houses are only part of the attraction. Great neighbors are what REALLY makes Butchers Hill so delightful. Little things like sweeping, picking up trash and putting out our banners and flowers make us all look great. Thank you in advance to the twelve participants on the tour.

Treat yourself and a friend to a fun day of refreshments, courtesy of St. Andrews Orthodox Church at Lombard and Chester, and refreshing views of how to make a building a home - or what's behind the lovely wall mural on the corner of Washington and Pratt. Only three of the houses have ever been on Tour before. Tickets are available at O'Connor, Piper & Flynn or Long & Foster on Broadway (in advance: $6 - $8 the day of the tour). Volunteers to sell tickets and house sit are still needed - Call 410-522-6773.

Free Butchers Hill Sweatshirt to the person who first correctly identifies the location ot the three photos on the front ot the House Tour Postcards. Call Tracy: 410-342-4342 for more postcards or tickets.

BHA General Meeting , Wednesday, Oct. 1st, St. Andrew's Church. Chester & Lombard Sts., Refreshments, 7:15pm, Meeting 7:30 pm.

Deadline for November Newsletter : October 18th. Drop off written items at 2201 E. Pratt St. or leave message for Sandy at 558-0149

Executive & nominating committees need suggestions/volunteers for next year's slate. 563-1442

Marketing Committee Meeting , TBA at General Meeting. 2235 E. Baltimore St. Contact Tracy Gosson, 342-4342.

Crime Prevention & Block Rep Meeting : Wednesday,Oct. 8th.. 2105 E. Baltimore St. Bring problems needing City services to correct to meeting with you. Contact: Carolyn, 522-4991

Dining Out : Thursday, October 23rd, 6p.m. (or shortly thereafter). Kisslings, Chester & Fleet Sts.

Executive Committee meeting : Thursday, Oct. 9th, 7:00 p.m. 8 N. Collington Ave. Call Clint 563-1442.

Book Discussion Group , October 23rd, 7:00 pm at 2100 Fairmont. Selection is Deamon Haunted World by Carl Sagan.

Streetscape Committee Meeting , Oct. 8th, 7 p.m., at the White house in the Park at Lombard St. Strategies dealing with trash/street cleaning on agenda. Contact: Toni Francfort, 327-4137.

Our September Dining Out at Funk's Democratic Coffee Spot attracted 26 people who enjoyed a choice of eight delicious entree's from a special menu - all at a reasonable price including soup or salad. In addition to great company most stayed for the exceptional jazz concert by the Hannah Brothers. Two members of the group live in Butchers Hill! This month's Dining Out will be at Kisslings on Thursday, October, 23rd, 6 p.m., at Chester and Fleet Streets. We will enjoy a private room and in addidon to the usual menu, the Special Lobster dinner for $9.95 will be available. Call Barry for reservations at 410-558-1080.

CALL 311 OR 911 FOR EVERY INCIDENT THAT OCCURS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD!! Police are allocated monthly based on the number of calls generated in a specific area. Even minor theft, vandalism, trespassing, disturbing the peace, drug activity, etc. cannot be tolerated. The message must be clear. We call in everything that is against the law.

ON THE AGENDA FOR THE OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING :

• Long range community planning, revisiting our March '95 goals and looking to the future. Where should we go as an association. What specific things can we do to make Butchers Hill better.
• Carolyn Boitnott will talk about the Live Baltimore Campaign.
• Tom McGililoway will talk about a potential street plan to reduce traffic speed.

• SE-Neighborhood Service Center Director Diann Baker, Michael White, city reps Sal Maimone/Housing, Marie Kqowski/DPW and Steve Wilt/Ffire Dept. told us about how they can help us solve problems in the neighborhood. They took complaints and gave advice. They have a new number - WRITE IT DOWN BY YOUR PHONE: 410-545-6518. Fax: 410-545-6511
• Traci Roberts from East Harbor Village Center talked about the planning process underway for the SE empowerment zone. For info call 410-962-0238.
• Carolyn Boitnott, our BHA rep to the Waterfront Coalition, talked about the convention center hotel proposals, especially the Wyndham/lnner Harbor East hotel proposal. The Urban Renewal plan at the Inner Harbor East site allows for a 350 room, 180 ft. tall hotel, but the Wyndham proposal calls for 750 rooms and a height of 440 ft.(becoming the 2nd tallest in the city and a convention center in competition with the newly renovated Convention Center). For more info call 410-522-4991.
• David Smallwood talked about activities at the Ralph Young Rec center which has survived the big cuts to Rec and Parks this year. The center is forming a teen council to help work and plan for the center. They are also lookinq to start an after-school program soon.

Ralph Young Recreation Center News: Seventeen and Under Basketball Team are BNBL League Champs!!! Congratulations!!! BUTCHERS HILL SECOND FRIDAY FUN NIGHT FOR KIDS AND ADULTS starts October 10th, 6:30-8:30-p.m..Each kid needs to bring one adult, each adult needs to bring 1-3 kids. Fun is not limited to basketball, ping-pong, games refreshments, etc. The group welcomes you to bring a game or idea to enjoy with others. This night is reserved for exclusive use of those who live in the Butchers Hill neighborhood. Anyone interested in helping plan activities or serving on the Community Advisory Board for this Rec Center call Carolyn at 522-4991. Enter the Center off the parking lot behind the Woodbourne Center at Chester and Fayette Streets.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NOVEMBER :

St. Andrews Fall Flea Market WILL be held November 7th and 8th, 10 am to 4pm. It will include all new inventory and delicious home baked goods for sale. Contributions are welcome up to a week before the sale.

Prepare Now .... The City's semiannual Household Hazardous Waste Day is going to be held November 15. Old paint, batteries, car parts, dangerous chemicals, etc. that should not be put in the regular trash due to ground water contamination to landfills can be brought to special sites for disposal. See November newsletter for more details.

COMMUNITY BULLETlN BOARD

Local artist, Ryan Higgins , is now offering residents of Butchers Hill his services. If you would like a fine rendering of your rowhouse, or any other building in the neighborhood, a variety of media is available at very reasonable prices (framing optional). If you are interested, call: 534-2925.

The Walters Art Gallery presents a free evening at a Medievil Court complete with Knights and Ladies in period costumes performing dance and baroque music played on replicas of historical instruments by ALTA, the Towson University Ensemble and Choreographie Antique - the award-winning dance/history Ensemble of Goucher College. Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:30 pm, in the Renaissance Sculpture Court. Call 410-547-9000, ext.237 for info. Additionally, there are wonderful, hands-on programs and classes for kids of all ages at nominal fees. Preschoolers make their own instruments or scrolls. 6-8 year olds can create sculptures, 9-12 year olds can create thelr own marbleized paper and books, and family tours and stories are available starting Saturday, Oct. 4. Call ext.237 or 300 for info. Adult lectures and programs are offered at a very nominal fee, such as the third annual concert of poetry. music and art collaborations of 16 Baltimore poets and composers at 3pm, Sun., Oct.5 for $5 non-members, $3 members. For more info on other programs (such as the Classical Guitar Society concert - 247-5320) call 410-547-9000, ext. 237.

Do you have a new neighbor? Or a not so new neighbor who could use a new neighbor packet? Call Madelaine at 410-732-8769 or Tracy, 410-342-4342.

The Get-to-know-your-neighbor Party at the White House in Patterson Park was a great success thanks to wonderful homemade food and the grilling of Chef Barry. The rain held off just long enough!

Butchers Hill is a member of the Community Association Buyers Group which was formed to address the problem of high auto insurance rates in Baltimore City. If you are a paid-in-full BHA member, you are eligible to receive quotes on auto insurance at very competitive rates. CABG has developed partnerships with two major insurance companies, which propose to relieve the insurance problems of many city residents. CABG is also offerring theft deterrent and personal security devices. For quotes and further information, call Les Ransom or Terry Thornton at 410-243-0934 or 410-243-1399.

6.75% mortgage money is available for residents of Butchers Hill (and other PPNI areas)! Any income! Funds can be used for property rehabilitation after settlement! Call Patterson Park Neighborhoods Initiative for more details! 410-522-6966.

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