Historic Old Northeast Newsletter June 2011

June 20
UPCOMING MEETINGS Mark your calendar!

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Pot Luck (see pg 2); Also, a special mini-presentation Making Your Own Summer Butterfly Garden by Bill OGrady (Sunken Gardens supervisor) David Fischer, former St. Pete mayor, Get Involved in Your Neighborhood No meeting
HONNA Neighborhood Meetings are held the third Monday of each month (except August and December) at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 126 11th Avenue NE Social: 6:45pmProgram: 7pm
Monuments in Granada Terrace Get a Face Lift

n April 30th, a beautiful Saturday morning, 24 Granada Terrace residents gathered to paint two of the three historic monuments in this small enclave located within The Historic Old Northeast. This project came about as a result of a Neighborhood Grant obtained by HONNA to install Historic District identification signs throughout Granada Terrace to better identify the Local Historic Districts boundaries (22nd Avenue NE and 25th Avenue NE bordered by 1st Street NE and Coffee Pot Boulevard). The black signs on fluted aluminum poles will have a picture of the monument well with wording (white or gold lettering) around the edge, Granada Terrace Historic District - Platted 1924 [top] Historic District 1988 [bottom] with some depiction of the well area in the center [similar to the sign on page 8]. They are continued on page 8
Celebrating 100 Years of Community 1911-2011
St. Petes Jewel on Tampa Bay

Volume 39 Issue 2 / June 2011 / www.honna.org Published Quarterly
In thIs Issue
National Night Out.............3 Neighbors Helping Neighbors .........................5 Life is Like a Song ............7 The Answer Lady ......... 17 Small Acts .................... 18 Currans Corner ........... 22 The Right Number ...... 23 Easter Egg Fun............ 25
Tree Pride by Peter Motzenbecker
henever I am asked about The Old Northeast and what makes it special and unique, three things typically come to mind: the exceptional people, the exceptional homes and the exceptional trees. Our diverse neighborhood is blessed with an abundance of all three. And what really makes living here so special is the extreme pride that is taken by the community in preserving what we have. It is with that truth in mind that a number of neighbors have recently come together to discuss what we can do to be better caretakers of the abundant and beautiful trees that watch over our community. St. Petersburg How not to trim a tree has a rich history of dedication
to our outdoor spaces going back to its founding. In more recent times we have had mayors like David Fischer, known as the Oak Tree Mayor for his campaign to plant oak trees all over the City. Still today, St. Petersburgs commitment to the health of its citizens and the environment is evidenced by our beautiful parks and recreation areas, City-employed horticulturists and arborists and strict permitting requirements for tree trimming and removal. Of all the outdoor-related services provided by the City, tree removal and the permitting process around tree removal often come with a fair amount of misunderstanding and understandable distress for neighbors who witness the removal of an old tree. As unfortunate as it may seem, there are times when otherwise majestic trees must
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Our June Monthly Neighborhood Meeting is a POTLUCK Enjoy HONNAs An Informal Opportunity to Enjoy Good Food and the Company Favorite istoric Old TraditioneighbOrhOOdNeighbors and Friends, Both Old and New ...see page 21 New NOrtheast N of News H Page
The Presidents Perspective

Mary Alice Lange
Association President
In this year of the neighborhoods centennial, it seems to remind us why we live in The Old Northeast. Neighbors reflect on the elements that make our neighborhood so valuable to each of us and enhance our quality of life. The neighborhood plan identifies the unique character of the neighborhood. Below you will see portions of the Neighborhood Character section of the neighborhood plan developed by residents over many years (visit honna.org to view the entire plan). The character of The Old Northeast is defined by a number of things that combine to give the neighborhood a unique feel. Its early 20th century development pattern consists of narrow, gridded streets with spacious sidewalks on both sides of the street. Alleyways service most of the homes, which place utility services and garages to the rear, concealing these utilitarian uses from public view. The homes themselves are mostly built in a traditional pattern with porches and entryways toward the front and garages to the rear. This reinforces the pedestrian feel of the neighborhood. Most homes date from the 1910s to the 1930s with the largest concentration of construction occurring around the 1925 boom era. They range from small cottages to larger mansions, and there is a strong correlation between the size of the home and the amount of land surrounding it. Many architectural styles have been used throughout the neighborhood. Vernacular, Colonial, Craftsman,
The Newsletter of the Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association

Published quarterly March, June, September and December and mailed to all households in The Old Northeast P.O. Box 76324, St. Petersburg, FL 33734 e-mail NSNAeditor@aol.com Editor Rick Carson Columnists and Reporters Courtney Ellis John Gee Mike Dailey Susan Coffey Jill McGrath Barbara Marshall Laura Fage Sue Strott Mike Panetta Circulation Joe OConnor Contributors All our Old Northeast neighbors Newsletter Layout & design Sharon Bond: SharonBond@gmail.com Advertising information Rachel Sartain: RTSartain@yahoo.com
Mission, Mediterranean Prairie and Tudor are all well represented. Most homes are single family; however, there is a smattering of small early 20th century and mid-century modern apartment buildings. These buildings also feature the quality of architectural design of the early 20th century and are located on single lots. Within the neighborhood itself there are four distinct sub-districts, each offering a slightly different spin on the overall character. These nuances are defined below: 5th to 9th Avenues: This is the oldest area of the neighborhood. The lots are the most narrow, typically averaging 45 feet. There is a higher concentration of apartment buildings and garage apartments. The building stock is older and often of simpler, Vernacular, Craftsman and Colonial design. Wood frame construction is most common. The streets are the most narrow in this section of the neighborhood, and the sidewalks and homes are pulled close to the street. 9th to 22nd Avenues: North of 9th Avenue, the streets become slightly wider, homes are set further back on the lot and lot width typically averages 60 feet wide. The number of apartment buildings diminishes and the ratio of garage apartments goes down the further north one goes within the neighborhood. Also as one moves north and east toward the water, the homes become larger and more elaborate. 22nd to 30th Avenues: This area of the neighborhood is one of the newer areas with many more homes built in the 1950s. The Ranch style becomes more common, but most homes still feature entryways and porches facing the street and garages facing the alleys. Granada Terrace: This section of the neighborhood is also significantly different but equally pedestrian-friendly. In Granada Terrace, the streets gently curve. Yards are more spacious and homes are set further back from the street. Almost all of the homes built in the 1920s are in the Mediterranean and Mission style. A number of homes were built later in the 1950s and are Ranch style. Come to the first of this years Potluck Dinners in lieu of the usual monthly business-oriented neighborhood meeting. The date is Monday, June 20th, at our regular gathering place, Westminster Presbyterian Church at 126 11th Avenue NE. HONNA will provide the main entre (meat and meatless), beverages and you can bring a favorite dish to dazzle our taste buds. Heres our request of you. Depending on where you reside, heres what you can bring: Between 5th-9th: appetizer (or bread) 10th-14th: a salad of some sort (examples: greens, cold pasta, Jell-O mold) 15th-22nd: a dessert 23rd-30th: vegetable dish (hot or cold) Make enough to serve 6-8, depending on what it is youre bringing (of course, you get to take home any leftovers unlikely!). If you are kitchen-challenged or even if youre not we encourage you to bring a can or package of non-perishable food which well donate to the churchs food pantry to pass along to those in need. Plan to arrive between 6:45-7pm so we can lay out all the food and begin dining by 7 or so. There will be no formal program just neighborly conversation at tables over dinner. If you cant arrive by 7, come when you can as the food should hold out until we start to close down around 8pm. Not a HONNA member? Youre definitely invited anyway. And if you decide to join, we wont stop you.
Potluck
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Historic Old NOrtheast NeighbOrhOOd News
Association News & Activities

At the February monthly meeting Board members, committee chairs and event coordinators were available to speak with interested residents about the various projects, programs and events offered by HONNA. In addition our Community Police Officer reported to the gathered that about a dozen burglaries (most bike thefts from detached garages), some criminal mischief (spray painting on 4th Street) and a few narcotics-related arrests had occurred recently in the neighborhood. There were eight directed patrols within the neighborhood over a four week period at various times of the day. Residents expressed concerns about dangerous intersections along Beach Drive and cyclists ignoring rules of the road. The March monthly meeting was the first potluck of the year, but due to mix up with the caterer the main meat and meatless entrees provided by HONNA did not get delivered. However, thanks to a large pan of Persian eggplant casserole prepared by Board member Amir Lashgari and the other tasty dishes provided by residents, the gathering enjoyed plenty of salads and desserts. A brief program was presented by Richard Nimphie (above right), owner of Suncoast Electric Vehicles at 2410 4th Street N. Several thousand dog-owning Old NE residents did NOT attend the April monthly meeting and so missed a great presentation by dog behaviorist Diane Anderson (right). With 7-month old guide dog Bernie at her side, Diane shared many insights into our four-legged pals and tips about their care (for more info, www. haveahappydog.com). A rep from the Police Department was present to update us on recent crime activity in the neighborhood, which included a half dozen auto burglaries and nine residential burglaries (mostly stealing bikes from garages). heating and A/C system. [FYI: Progress Energy offers free energy audits (www.savethewatts.com) and Eric Coffin also provides energy audit services (www.geeintl.com/).] Officer Ray Merritt, representing the Police Department, reported that crime has been up in the neighborhood some 18 auto burglaries (have were of unlocked cars) and a half dozen residential burglaries (mostly stolen bikes out of garages). He recommended having your bike registered at the Police Department quick and inexpensive and thieves usually wont bother stealing bikes sporting registration stickers. Four members of the HONNA Board recently completed the Council on Neighborhood Associations (CONA) leadership class. We thank Judi Reed, Paul Boudreaux, Rick Kantner and Amir Lashgari for taking time and making time to participate in this educational opportunity to learn more about the City and its operations.
Committee Reports
Crime & Safety Committee
Our neighbors who are involved with our Old Northeast Crime Watch program should be very proud of the progress we have made in reducing crime since the program was formed in late 2009. And all of those who serve the community by volunteering as part of the Citizens on Patrol group should receive a huge THANK YOU for their dedication in making our community safer. During the first few months of 2011, we have seen a significant reduction in crime. In fact, our crime report data has been indicating around an average of four crimes a week. And our neighborhood even achieved the distinction one week of not having any crimes. This is an amazing feat compared to the 10 plus crimes a week we saw last fall and most of 2010. The main crimes we are seeing now are thefts from vehicles and break-ins. And, according to the police, this neighborhood has an exceptionally high bicycle theft rate compared to other neighborhoods. Our success has been achieved by working closely with our St Petersburg Police Department Crime Watch Coordinator and our District 2 Community Service Officers. Through them we have learned to become more aware of suspicious activities and when and how to report them. We have learned new ideas and how to implement them from guest speakers at our monthly Crime Watch meetings. Most of all, we have learned how to return to being a real community and caring about our neighbors and those who live here. We are achieving this through volunteering and through educating ourselves and others. This year we decided to expand our Crime Watch work to include other areas of public safety. Weve already had one guest speaker who spoke about making our outdoor environment safer through environmental design. We plan on having guest speakers from the Citys fire and codes departments and we will always be bringing in guest speakers from various areas of the Police Department.
Judi Reed, Chair
Making the most out of your home energy investment was the topic featured at Mays monthly meeting. Old NE resident Eric Coffin (President of Green Energy Engineering, Inc.) spoke National Night Out We are extremely honored to announce that our Crime Watch on Green Ideas to Save Program was chosen to host the District 2, 2011 National Night Out You Green and provided insights into intelligently Celebration. This event will occur Tuesday, August 2nd, so please mark your calendars to be there. Every year across the nation, cities reading your monthly electric bill and making dollar celebrate the union between the police and neighborhoods in their and efficiency sense of your fight against crime. So this year, The Old Northeast will be having a Historic Old NOrtheast NeighbOrhOOd News Page 3
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Name _____________________________________ Address ___________________________________ City/State: St. Petersburg, FL Zip: _____________ Home Phone:_______________________________ Office Phone: _______________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________ Emergency Contact Person____________________ Contacts Phone # ___________________________ HONNA Member: Yes____ No____ Would like more info on membership Yes___ No___ Signed: ___________________________________ PO Box 76324, St. Petersburg, FL 33734
big celebration that is free, open to the public and in our own backyard, North Shore Park. There will be food and beverages, games for adults and children, a fire truck, motorcycle police, the TAC team and all kinds of educational material just to name some of what to expect. Besides having fun and meeting old and new neighbors, it will just be a great time to celebrate living in The Historic Old Northeast. There will be more and more information as time goes by on our website, Facebook page and e-mail alerts. If anyone is interested in being involved, please contact me at 894-3436 or judi@judireed.com.
HONNA
Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association

President: Mary Alice Lange ..................................... 251-2034 Vice President Jay Marshall .......................................................... Treasurer Monica Vernon....................................................... Secretary Chris Avren ........................................................... Board Paul Boudreaux ....................................... 824-7050 Rick Carson ............................................. 898-7834 Douglas Haan .......................................... 488-5514 Rick Kantner ........................................................ Amir Lashgari ................................... 800/743-8904 Susan McGarry...................................................... Ron Magray ............................................. 502-9065 Judi Reed ................................................ 804-2455 Robin Reed.............................................. 825-0480 Larry Smith ............................................................ To contact an officer or Board member via e-mail, go to www.honna.org/boardand-committees.html where you can click on the name of the office/person you wish to contact and send him/her a message. HONNA Board meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church and are open to the public. Check beforehand with the Board president in case the meeting day has been re-scheduled.
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Robin Reed, Chair Have you noticed the sparkling new paint on the Granada Terrace entryway identity pillars? Glenn Anderson, who restored and repainted the dolphins at the Venetian Steps, has completed the restoration of the ironwork and repainted the four entrance pillars. Three of them are located along 1st Street NE and a fourth can be found at 22nd Avenue NE and Brevard Road. The pillars were part of C. Perry Snells grand design for his premier subdivision, Granada Terrace. More information about the distinctive, larger monuments in Granada Terrace -- our Local Historic District within the Historic Old Northeast -- can be found on page 1 of this issue. HONNA Partnerships St. Petersburg Museum of History -- The museum has graciously asked HONNA to extend the duration of our exhibit at the museum until later this year. If you havent seen it yet, please stop by the museum (at the Pier approach) and check it out! Sunken Gardens and the Renaissance Vinoy -- A wonderful article by resident Linda Dobbs about HONNAs partnership with Sunken Gardens and the Renaissance Vinoy appeared in the May edition of the Northeast Journal. It featured our package tour, which is available to groups of 15 or more for $40 per person. The package includes a tour of Sunken Gardens, a self-guided tour brochure about The Old Northeast, a gourmet lunch at the Vinoy, a copy of our book Souvenir of St. Petersburg, Views from the Vinoy and a tour of the hotel. We are very fortunate to have these two historic sites in our neighborhood and value our very special relationships with them. For tour information, please call Bill OGrady at Sunken Gardens (727/5513148) or Elaine Normile at the Renaissance Vinoy (727/824-8033). Historic Preservation Workshop This summer the City is planning to sponsor a workshop on historic preservation on July 29th. The last time the City did this was 2006 when Mayor Rick Baker had his summit. The Council on Neighborhood Associations will be a participant and has asked neighborhoods for suggestions for properties worthy of landmarking. If you would like to submit the name and address of a candidate property, please contact HONNA preservation chair Robin Reed (rlreed@tampabay.rr.com). Further details about the workshop will be included in future HONNA e-mail blasts as they become available.
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Larry Smith, Chair WELCOME, to the over 40 new members who have joined HONNA in the last three months, primarily the result of our Yard Sale/Membership Campaign chaired by Chris Avren. (See new member list on page 9). HONNA has an action packed second half of the year planned, and there is no better way to get to know your neighbors than to get involved in some these activities. We have our regular monthly meetings, Crime Watch meetings and Porch Parties, as well as special events that include a 4th of July Parade, hosting crime watch National Night Out August 2nd, Pops in the Park and Halloween festivities in October, the HONNA 100th birthday celebration November 2nd, our Candlelight Tour December 11th and Christmas Party December 20th. We need volunteers for all these events, so if you can help out or want to get involved in any of our other activities, please contact me at Larry.Smith@HONNA. org. or any member of the HONNA Board.
Membership
Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Many of us do not think twice about going out on a glorious Saturday morning to cut the grass, trim the bushes and hedges and prune the trees. Or to cleanup after a storm by removing debris from our lawns and sidewalks. But some of our residents are not physically capable to doing these tasks for their properties and may not have the resources to get continuing professional help. HONNA is forming an outreach group to help our neighbors take care maintaining their properties, and our good neighbor John Samaha is leading this effort. He would like to hear from you if you would like to spare a few hours to lend a hand to another neighbor who could use your assistance. Also, he wants to hear from you if you can use the services of this group. John may be reached at jsamaha1@ yahoo.com or calling 813/786-9540. HONNA thanks John and members of his group for being our Good Samaritans. They are an example of giving back to the community for the blessings that many of us take for granted. Please stay tuned for more information about the outreach group and the good works we will be doing in the neighborhood.
For more information contact Larry Smith, membership Chair, at larry.smith@honna.org
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park the vehicle heading in the right direction (passenger side wheels to the curb). The issue is twofold. First, the vehicle is immediately in the path of possible on-coming traffic when pulling out of the parking space. Second, parking your vehicle against the traffic is a violation, punishable by fine of $35. The St. Petersburg Police Department is focusing on these violations because parking against traffic is a safety concern and has resulted in a number of injuries. So, play it safe. It will only take a minute to turn your vehicle around (or come around the block from the other direction) and park legally. That way you can see traffic coming in both directions before you pull out. And you will be $35 richer.
the cars in this photo are all parked illegally
Most of our streets allow parking only on one side. Makes sense because the width of many of our streets cannot accommodate parking on both sides while allowing vehicles to pass freely up and down. So what is the problem? Well, on two-way streets some folks like to park their vehicle by the curb (drivers side to the curb) facing against on-coming traffic. Its convenient because the driver does not need to turn around and
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Have you ever been driving to an address, only to discover you cant find it? You know you are in the right area -- maybe youre even on the right block -- but the address could be any number of homes. You probably will have time to drive around and check the addresses of each of the houses. No problem. But just think what would happen if you called for police, fire or medical emergency response and they could not find your house because your address number was not visible or even evident. In this case, every second counts so that they can locate your house without having to drive around to check the adjacent addresses. The City of St. Petersburg requires all of us to have visible address numbers at the front and back of our residences (if your house is on an alley way) just for this reason. Address numbers must be displayed on the front and rear of the structure in Arabic numerals (e.g., 1,2,3, etc.), be at least four inches in height and affixed in a permanent way. HONNA is encouraging all residents to assess your property to make sure you have visible address numbers in the front and rear (if on an alleyway). Maybe they were painted over or were not reinstalled after renovations and you just did not realize it. The Citys Code Compliance Assistance may issue you a violation notice and, if not corrected, fine you for missing address numbers. But thats not the real reason why you should have your address numbers visible: its a matter of safety for you and your family should police, fire or emergency medical responders be called. For a few bucks you can purchase address numbers from any hardware store. It may be the best investment you make to ensure that the responders get to your house without delay. This is the proverbial an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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Life is Like a Song

by Laura Fage
Groovin . . .on a Sunday afternoon Well keep on spending sunny days this way Were gonna talk and laugh our time away ~
at a barbeque; mismatched flea market tea cups for a Sunday garden party...the list is endless. For maximum impact, capitalize on your theme from invitations through dessert. Serve Plenty of Refreshments Your guests will want plenty to drink during an outdoor party, and a tried and true event planners secret is to feature a signature drink rather than a full bar. Margaritas, daiquiris and mojitos will help your guests keep cool at a luau or pool party. Any kind of frozen drink is popular, so keep a large blender handy to keep glasses full. Mimosas, Bellinis or a sparkling champagne punch liven up Sunday brunch. Mocktails, iced coffee, iced tea and water infused with fruit or flavored ice cubes will keep those who dont imbibe hydrated during the event. And if kids are invited, non-caffeinated soda, lemonade and fruit punch and ice pops are must-haves. Dish Up the Main Ingredient We all know food is usually the centerpiece of any event, so make sure your menu is in keeping with your theme. Appetizers and finger food should be kept in good supply for snacking. Gazpacho, vegetable and pasta salads and chicken skewers will keep people munching all day and night. Tea sandwiches, crumpets and a grill-top omelet station are delicious yet light choices for a Sunday brunch or garden party. Grilling on the barbeque whether its hot dogs and hamburgers, theme-oriented food such as poi and pork or culinary masterpieces like cedar-plank salmon or a rubbed hanger steak with fresh melon-cucumber chutney help everyone get their fill at dinner time. No matter what, make sure to have lots of sweets around after a mealchoose unique vessels to offer individual servings of fresh fruit parfaits, hand-churned ice cream or smores roasted over a fire pit. Be the Perfect Host Outdoor events can be a wonderful means to entertain but present their own challenges other than the weather. Before your guests arrive youll want to walk the space to make certain that there arent any uneven surfaces, loose tiles, timber or debris. If your party is in the evening, youll want to ensure proper lighting along pathways and at the site itself. If you dont have existing lighting, there are plenty of inexpensive and decorative choices to add temporary ambiance. Creature comforts are important, too; conveniently located restrooms, extra towels for a pool or beach party and that sometimes necessary mosquito repellant will let your guests know that you have thought of everything, including their comfort and safety. Lastly, make sure your guests know that the party is outside so they can be dressed for the occasion. Summertimeand the livin is easy. Enjoy!
ou can almost hear the songs from the summer of love in the backgroundso why not use them as a soundtrack to a thematic party this season? Summer is the perfect time for a laid-back party al fresco and the heat gives us the excuse for easy, breezy casual style. So get out there and take advantage of the delights of the summer season! Here are a few helpful hints to get the party started: Pick a Theme Beyond the backyard barbecue, a specific theme makes a party memorable and engaging. You could plan a party for national holidays, birthdays and anniversaries or you could go for something different set up a movie theater in your backyard with nothing more than a white sheet and a projector. Show off your culinary skills with a tapas party by serving up several small dishes instead of one main course. A tiki party or luau gives your guests a taste of the exotic. For those with a pool, a pool party is a time-tested way to make sure your friends and family have a good time while staying cool. And the quintessential summer sportscroquet and badminton combined with scrumptious Sunday brunch -- will be a sure hit for a garden party. Choose the Right Location With the theme in place, consider your location. Most homes in the area feature charming courtyards and porches, but if you feel your home is not the ideal spot for a special gathering, consider myriad options including beaches, parks, zoos, amusement parks, botanical gardens, water parks, lakes or boats. Just make sure you choose a location with enough space to accommodate your guest list; from there contact the venue or administrator to find out Authors Note: As an experienced event planner, I know how overwhelmspecifics about the location. Find out whether its possible to reserve the ing but essential attention to detail can be when creating a memorable space, what the fees are and whether your preferred date is available. party. If youve always wanted to entertain but dont want to be bogged Add Finishing Touches Mother Nature will serve as a beautiful down with the details, hire a professional and sit back and enjoy the fun! backdrop, but make sure to dress up your outdoor space for the ocA resident of The Old Northeast, Laura Fage is the proprietor of Casa casion whether a theme party or cocktails by the pool with friends. Terra Design (www.casaterradesign.com), a creative business devoted to the Its easy to add magic with a little thought, a few colorful toss pillows, enhancement and celebration of life, from inspiring clients to live a more lots of fresh flowers and great lighting and tons of candles if your beautiful life through home decorating and redesign to creating the most sought-after private, public and corporate special events imaginable. Laura party is at night. Add in any thematic dcor remember less is more is an award-winning event planner, has owned a home and garden boutique, and voila! When working outside, remember the elements including hosted a garden TV show and conducted workshops on all aspects of home humiditypaper dcor such as crepe streamers or disposable plates dcor and residential gardening. will wilt over time. Be creative use inexpensive bandanas as napkins Historic Old NOrtheast NeighbOrhOOd News Page 7
Granada Terrace from page 1 expected to be installed by September. In order to obtain the grant, neighbors had to agree to match the grant amount with community service work -- in this case over $6,700. That amount translated into approximately 335 volunteer
hours. The monument (well) located at 23rd Avenue and Andalusia is Plaza Andalusia, and the monument (urn) located at the circle on 25th Avenue is Plaza Valencia, both of which are now sparkling white and rejuvenated. A lot of prep work was involved, including trimming of the bougainvillea vines, bleaching, cleaning and a few repairs. The event was organized by long time resident Susan McGarry (a HONNA Board member). She has plans to do the same to the monument known as Granada Vista, located at the waterfront on Coffee Pot Boulevard, sometime in late October when the weather is cooler. Thank you, wonderful neighbors!
come down due to rot or disease. And it is completely understandable that we are often left with not just a hole in the ground, but one in our heart as well. With few exceptions, the loss of one our great trees leaves the street on which it lived somehow lacking. But rest assured that our City has a long track record of maintaining these great trees, and the process for removal does not begin and end with a phone call to the city. In fact, it is common for the City to work for years to try and save a tree before making the tough decision that a tree must come down. A perfect example of this kind of difficult decision and the heartache it can create recently occurred on 10th Avenue NE in the parking lot of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. A gorgeous example of a Live Oak, estimated to be close to 100 years old, had long stood like a sentry at one end of the lot. Its branches reached far and wide, providing ample shade for the church parking lot as well as habitat and food for our neighborhood squirrels. Sadly, things are not always as they seem, and this beautiful tree had health problems that created a hazard that could not be ignored. After several years of efforts by the City to save the tree, the difficult decision was made this Spring to bring it down. To be sure, the empty space on that lot has left an empty space in many of our hearts -- and a lot more glaring sunlight than many of us would prefer at certain times of the day. But time marches on, and nothing lives forever. The City requires tree removal permits for a number of tree species
Tree Pride from page 1
that is too lengthy to list here but is available on the Citys website (www.stpete.org). There are several factors used in the permitting process for tree removal including the location of the tree with respect to other approved development, imminent hazard, disease and environmental impact. Penalties for violation include fines and replacement trees. For more information, go to www.stpete.org/ development/urban_forestry_information/tree_removal_permitting. aspvisit or call 893-7231. Many communities across the United States and Canada have adopted Heritage Tree programs in which trees are documented and watched after for disease and maintenance (heres one good example: http://www.heritagetreefoundation.com/). I believe we in The Old Northeast should take steps to ensure that our great trees are given every chance possible to live long and healthy lives. To that end, I would welcome neighbors to join me in being part of such an undertaking to create a similar program here in The Old Northeast. Volunteers will document, photograph and catalogue trees for inclusion in the program, as well as ensure that the trees are well maintained and taken care of as necessary. Interested parties may contact me at 727/415-3060 or petermotz@aol.com. Im planning to be at the June monthly HONNA meeting if youd like to catch me there. Peter has owned his home on 10th Avenue NE for almost a decade. He is a Financial Advisor with UBS in downtown St. Pete.
10 Top Trees
Have a favorite tree in the neighborhood? Nominate it to be one of the Top 10 in The Old NE. Send info to Peter Motzenbecker at petermotz@aol.com.
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New Members
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Thoughts from the Front Porch
by Courtney Ellis, MA, RMHCI
Stomping Out the ANTS
(Automatic Negative Thoughts)

s clich as it sounds, I am a believer in the power of positive thinking -- not because we can fool ourselves into being happy, but because much of how we feel and behave is rooted in what we are thinking. Research shows that optimism is related to better health, job success and better grades. We think well, therefore we live well. The problem is this: changing our thought life isnt as simple as it sounds because most of us have adopted negative patterns of thinking that have become habitual and, therefore, hard to break. Dr. Daniel Amen, psychiatrist and brain imaging specialist, has identified many of these negative thought patterns in his book, Change your Brain, Change Your Life1. Dr. Amen calls these cognitive distortions ANTs or Automatic Negative Thoughts. These are patterns of thinking that, if left unattended, can take control over our moods. As Amen puts it, Your thoughts matter, and these ANTS need to be recognized, killed and replaced with more positive thinking. The first ANT we fall trap to is Always/Never Thinking. These types of thoughts often include the words always, no one and everything. This type of thinking tends to be very catastrophic and can lead to feelings of powerlessness. An example would be the thought, Ill never get the job I want or be able to support my family after a failed job interview. Rather than think in these absolutes, it is healthier to replace this negative thinking with something more positive -- something that is based in truth. For example, Maybe this job wasnt the right one for me and there is something better out there. I just have to keep looking because I know I have a lot to offer an employer. A second ANT identified by Amen is Fortune Telling Thinking.
These types of thoughts predict the worst possible outcome, which often leads to fear and hesitation. An example is this: What if I go up to say my speech and say something stupid? By fortune telling, we are, in essence, trying to protect ourselves from anything bad happening. The problem is, our what ifs often get the best of us and paralyze us from doing those things of which we are actually capable. A better way to think is, I may be nervous about speaking publicly but these people came here to hear me speak and that must mean I have something valuable to say. A third ANT identified by Amen is Guilt Bearing Thinking. These types of thoughts are usually preceded by the words should, shouldnt, ought to and have to which leads to unnecessary, self-imposed guilt. Guilt Bearing ANTS are very critical and cause us to discount ourselves and/or others. They lead to our living in the past and allowing regret to consume us. An example is this: I should have gone to my sons soccer game. A better way to think would be, I know my son appreciates when I go to his games and I usually make it to most of them but sometimes I have to remember that I cant do it all. A last ANT that will be mentioned here is Labeling Thoughts. These are extremely self-deprecating thoughts that attach negative labels to us rather than offering grace for our imperfections. Lets say you make a mistake. A Labeling ANT would respond by saying, Im stupid, Im a bad parent, or Im a failure. Rather than recognizing that we made a mistake and trying to learn from it, we put ourselves down. A better way to think is to say, Yes, I made a mistake. I am human and I know I will mess up but I also plan to learn from this mistake so I dont repeat it again. There are other ANTs that Amen and others have identified which are just as valuable to get rid of including Thinking with Your Feeling ANTS, Mind Reading ANTS and Mental Filter ANTS. I encourage those of you who feel you may struggle with some of these negative thinking patterns to do some more research and really challenge yourself to start thinking more positively. A powerful exercise to try is this: 1) When you find yourself thinking one of the above ANTs, write the thought down; 2) Identify which category of ANTs that thought falls under and label it; 3) Challenge that negative thought with a more positive one by writing something more optimistic and rational next to it; 4) Cross out the negative thought and say the positive one out loud. This type of exercise begins to train your mind to think more positively. My guess is that youll feel better each time you try it. Amen, D. Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. New York: Random House, 1998.
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Courtney Ellis is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who provides individual and couples counseling to the Tampa Bay area. She lives in a cozy bungalow in The Old Northeast with her husband and two dogs. She tries to spend as much time on her front porch as possible.
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in Case You Missed it: Updates and Follow Ups

A measure has been introduced in the State Legislature to give a portion of 4th Street N an additional name: Sgt. Thomas J. Baitinger and Officer Jeffrey A. Yaslowitz Memorial Highway in honor of the two slain St. Petersburg police officers. The proposals would not rename the street on signs or maps but would direct the Florida Department of Transportation to erect honorific signs at the foot of I-275 in north St. Pete and the I-275 exit into downtown. [source: St. Petersburg Times, 2/5]
4th Street is becoming an increasingly deadly thoroughfare. In the early hours of Friday, March 18th, a pedestrian stepped into the path of a truck on 4th Street N at 10th Avenue and was killed. Two weeks earlier another fatal accident occurred on the same street when a pedestrian was struck and killed near 27th Avenue on the evening of March 3rd. Late last year a man in a motorized wheelchair was hit by a car and died of injuries on November 30th at 4th Street and 14th Avenue N. [source: St. Petersburg Times, 3/4, 3/10 and 3/19]
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Over The Back Fence
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is a collection of what weve heard exchanged in the aisles of the supermarkets, shared waiting in line to pick up the kids from school, read in the papers, overheard in the pew behind us in church and, yes, even passed over the back fence. If you have something youd like to share about a special recognition, award received, birth, graduation, gooddeed-done or observation around the neighborhood please pass it along to the Editor. Over the Back Fence is only going to be interesting if we hear from you!
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More AccoladesStrobel Build Design and neighbor Don Strobel continue to rack up accolades in the construction industry. SBD has captured the 2011 Tampa Bay National Association of the Remodeling Industry Contractor of the Year awards with first place in Residential Kitchen under $40,000, Residential Universal Design, Residential Addition $100,00-$250,000 and Residential Addition over $250,000. Also snared an honorable mention for Residential Bath Under $30,000. Good neighborsSunken Gardens staff would like to remind Old NE residents to contact SG supervisor Bill OGrady if ever they have an issue or concern about Carrabbas, Cold Stone Creamery, Great Explorations or Sunken Gardens operations. Your concerns will be addressed in a timely manner and Bill will get back to you with a solution. He can be reached at 727/551-3148. Bright Idea... Rachel Sartain, our HONNA ad coordinator, was featured in the May 2011 issue of Florida Realtor magazine for her creative use of technology in her position as team leader at Keller Williams Realty. She uses various online invitation services like Anyvite, Eventbrite, Evite and pingg -- to get the word out about local and company events and open houses. new BusinessesTwo new shops have opened on 4 th Street [see St. Petersburg Times, 5/4]. Drop, at 2012 4th Street N in a 20s bungalow, features womens clothing along young contemporary fashion lines. Owner Caroline Saunders carries the creations of some Hawaiian designers, handmade eclectic jewelry, bathing suits and workout togs. At 1511 4th Street N youll find Thank You Mama, an organic baby boutique focusing on cloth diapers, 100% organic cotton clothing and how-tos for making baby food. Jennifer Carey-Prescott is the owner of the shop, located in the old Buccaneer Mortgage space. She also offers acupuncture, massage, yoga for moms and tots, belly casting and educational meetings. Small Masterpieces... Local artist Neverne Covington is honored to have artists books in several university collections as well as the Southern Arts Registry. All books have to be 4 x 5.5 inches closed up. Her edition of six artist books was accepted into the
Monumental Ideas in Miniature Books Over The Back Fence is a ( www.mimb.org ) traveling exhibition. Her drawings, prints, paintings STep On up and sculpture exand plore childhood, language, landleTS hear scape, memory and FrOm yOu the Gothic South. Her work has been exhibited at the e-mail: nsnaeditor@aol.com Tampa Museum of Art, the Brevard Museum of Art, the State Capitol, various other venues throughout Florida and at the Museum of the South in Alabama. She recently Car being featured on the completed a 20 foot mural commissioned for the new All ChilMorning Show (see page 1) drens Hospital here in St. Petersburg. She is the recipient of three artist enhancement grants from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and an artist resource grant from the Pinellas County Arts Council. [Pictured: Shards of Memory Glisten -- Medium: rust, ink, watercolor, charcoal -- Size: 4x5x22 (open)] Gizella Gets Some tLC.The two raggedy bulletin boards that provided info as to the identities of palms and cycads in the Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum have been replaced by new, more weather resistant ones, courtesy of the St. Petersburg Womens Chamber of Commerce, and now there is a third identical board just to the south of the tennis courts along the brick walkway. Some recent plantings have added a bit of freshness to the arboretum though some of the individual signs identifying the specimens are in need of some repair (perhaps from another generous donor?). theyre not Just in Kansas AnymoreA neighbor has reported spotting what she thinks was a coyote hightailing it up Cherry Street NE one afternoon in late April. Not as weird as it may sound. Coyotes have been spotted roaming in the Marina Bay neighborhood off 54th Avenue S and extensively throughout the county. If you think youve seen one, its best to phone the police and/or Pinellas County Animal Services (727/582-2600). Check the county Animal Services website for more info (heres the link to a map showing coyote sightings in Pinellas over the past few yearsand yes, some are here in the hood: www.pinellascounty.org/ animalservices/coyote-map.html).
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Neighborhood Book Group
As The Pages Turn...

by Susan Coffey
ne Great Book Club met in March and then again in May with two great book choices. In March we met at Kimberly Wolfes home on 1st Street N. The book Kimberly chose was a novel by Jean Kwok, Girl in Translation. The story is told in the first person by an 11-year old girl named Kimberly, or Ah Kim as she is called by her family. Kimberly and her mother immigrate to New York from China after her father dies. Although its never mentioned, the year from the description Kwok gives of the city and the styles it appears to take place in the 1980s and moves on from there. This could have been your typical coming of age story, but because of Kwoks own struggles she had when she herself emigrated from China at five years of age we really got a good sense of just ONE Great Book Club meets every other month, the how hard things are for Kimberly and second Thursday of that month in the evening. There her mother. First, they were indebted continues to be a waiting list; I can be reached at to her mothers sister, Aunt Paula, who cofflash@aol.com. Our sister/brother book club paid their way to get to New York. Her meets the last Wednesday of each month in the mothers sister had promised them a afternoon. Contact Colleen Grant at jamesnice apartment, a good job and plenty grant@verizon.net for more informaof time for Kimberlys studies. They got just the opposite -- a rattion. There presently is room for infested apartment with no heat, a 12-hour-a-day job in a sweat shop, two more members. which Aunt Paulas husband owns, and immediately after school Kimberly has to go there and work alongside her mother. What makes this story so interesting is that we really feel the daily stress and struggle she has. She wears the same clothes to school every day and has a heavy Chinese accent, which of course being in junior high school makes her easy prey for her classmates. We feel the shame she endures every day of keeping her living situation a secret by never having anyone over to visit, not even her only friend who is teaching her how to be Americanized. But Kimberly is strong willed, determined and through all of this adversity she excels at school even while working at the factory and studying in a freezing cold apartment in the Bronx. Despite all of that, Kimberly makes her way to Yale and becomes a successful doctor. How she and her mother survive to get her there is what keeps the reader interested. The book led to a great discussion on immigration and its effect on childrens determination to succeed or not. We also discussed how privilege can give a child an advantage -- but does it necessarily mean success. The group gave this book a thumbs up. We met again in May at this writers home on 27th Avenue NE. The host was Gwen Hinchey and she chose Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. He is a doctor as well as a writer. Verghese tells the story through the first person who is Marion, one of two Historic Old NOrtheast NeighbOrhOOd News
conjoined twins born to an Indian nun and British surgeon. Sister Mary Joseph Praise meets Thomas Stone, the English doctor, by saving his life en route to Ethiopia. As destiny would have it, they meet up again at Missing Hospital in Addis Ababa and carry on an affair in which Sister Praise gets pregnant. Labor is difficult, the conjoined twins are separated during the delivery; however, Sister Praise dies giving birth to two boys, Shiva and Marion. Immediately after birth their father Thomas disappears, and the boys are adopted by two Ethiopian doctors who have a love story of their own which is quite interesting. Living in a medical compound, both boys grow up to become doctors. The story takes many twists and turns and the brothers are torn apart for their love of the same women and Marions feelings of abandonment by his father. With all its political turmoil, Marion leaves Ethiopia and moves to America. He ends up in your typical inner city overcrowded hospital in the Bronx. Eventually, Marion meets up with his father and his brother in the most unusual, however compelling, circumstances in Boston. This book is very well-written and Verghese intertwines his writing abilities with his medical knowledge throughout the book. Although the book is long, it keeps the readers interest throughout. The group gave this book a thumbs up.
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Neighborhood-Wide Yard Sale Rings Up $$$

by Chris Avren Yard Sale Coordinator
he annual Old Northeast Neighborhood Yard Sale, held on Saturday, March 19th, was very well received. More than 60 participating homes were on our locator map, and we were able to add 46 new members to HONNA as a direct result of the yard sale. The net income, including tax deductible donations by sellers to HONNA, exceeded $1,500 and will be used for neighborhood improvements. All the resident sellers interviewed felt the sale was a great opportunity to earn extra money by selling articles that were just gathering dust in their garages and attics. In some cases there were discussions about having more yard sales on their own because they were so satisfied with the amount of money generated. Shoppers had access to the location of the 60 sellers homes by going online to the HONNA website or picking up a map from us at Westminster Presbyterian Church early that Saturday morning. The yard sale had been publicized in the classifieds of the St. Petersburg Times, on CraigsList, door-to-door flyers distributed throughout the neighborhood, via yard signs and in the HONNA newsletter and on the HONNA website. Sellers were encouraged to deliver unsold items to Westminster Presbyterian Church between 1-2pm in order donate them to the Goodwill, which had a truck and driver waiting for ease of loading and securing a tax receipt. HONNA received a very nice thank you letter from Goodwill. Special thanks to all the HONNA volunteers who made the event a success. We are hard at work to improve the process and have high hopes for an even larger event next year.
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by Sue Strott Are you one of those people who goes about your day-to-day life noticing things happening around you (or not happening) in the neighborhood and our City and you wonder why (or why not) but never get around to discovering the answer? Weve decided to ask one of our neighbors, Sue Strott, whos lived in The Old Northeast almost forever, to track down the explanations for some of those puzzling questions which bug, bedevil and frustrate us. So heres a start with some of those nagging, niggling WHYs? and WHATs?. Let us know if you have a particular issue or query youd like The Answer Lady to check out and well see what she can learn. Like FiOS... will we ever hear them now? Contact The Answer Lady at nsnaeditor@aol.com.
The wonderful people who populate The Old Northeast have countless furry companions who stride our sidewalks with their owners. Many of them turn their dogs loose in the dog parks of Crescent Lake Park and Vinoy Park, as well as others. This is great for exercise and socialization. However, some newer residents may not know of the municode regulating the required leashing of dogs elsewhere. Its not only for the safety of others but to protect their pets from animal fights and vehicle collisions. Many years ago, I had a new dog who appeared to mind extremely well to voice command. But, I almost lost her when she took off across a street and was hit by a car and ran away. I was able to retrieve her the next day from SPCA where shed been taken after a lady hit her later in the day, while she was running across another street. Yes, she lived for many years after, but was never left off the leash again. Municode Sec. 4-51 - Running at large, upon the premises of another. PROHIBITED. No dog shall be allowed to run at large or upon the premises of one other than the owner. Limitation on Prohibition. Nothing in subsection (a) of this section shall be construed to prevent the walking of a dog under leash control in areas open to the public or to prevent dogs running loose within fenced areas on or off the premises of the owner. Dogs in parks. Any dog in a City park shall be restricted by leash under the control of the owner or gent, and such leash shall not exceed the length of six feet. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent dogs from running at large in parks, or portions thereof, which are designated as dog parks. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent dogs from being unleashed in parks, or portions thereof, which have been exempted from this requirement by resolution of the City Council for an event of limited duration provided that the Council finds that the dogs will be under voice control of the owners or their agents and the dogs will be confined to an enclosed or limited area. Remember, they may be good, mindful dogs who listen all the time ...but, it just takes once to lose your precious treasure. Lets protect all our pets.
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After a year of research with various individuals at Verizon, I finally have a definitive answer to the question: When or is -- FiOS coming to The Old Northeast? Rob Kelly, Outside Plant Engineer, actually pulled up our neighborhood on his computer. He says that nothing has been done yet south of 15th Avenue N. However, from 16th Avenue N to 22nd Avenue N, and from 4th Street to the water, the area is in pre-post, which means that it has been designed and engineered but not built. The holdup on finalizing these plans has been Verizons obligation to counties which had a franchise agreement to obtain their services first. Mr. Kelly says that these folks are now almost all served. He anticipates the latest by years end. Then, from 16th Avenue N to 30th Avenue N and from 4th Street to Walnut NE, the FiOS System has been built and folks in that area may call Verizon to order FiOS. Verizon can serve a community that is committed to its FiOS services if they know the percentage of those interested ahead of time. A small percentage will not drag them here. A large percentage would make the service imminent. What can we do? First, anyone interested in getting hooked up with FiOS should call Verizon ASAP. Try 1-888/774-4419. In lieu of that and a complete sign-up, you can petition Verizon c/o Mr. Peter Brennan, Special Network Engineer at peter.j.brennan@Verizon.com. Just e-mail him and say, I/we are interested in the possibility of having FiOS available for my/our personal use. My/our address is XXXX. My/our phone number is XXXX. This just may get Verizon to speed up their engineering, etc. needed for those areas of The Old Northeast that havent yet been started. Theyve told me that they need a certain percentage of folks who are interested to make it known to them. Lets help them answer yes to the question: Can you hear us now? Sue was born in Chicago and lived in Canada before moving to The Old NE in 1973 where she continues to run an apartment rental business. She lives with her dog, Foxy Lady, and is one of those people who enjoys being busy!
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Whats Your Small Act?

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by Barbara Marshall
hat good is it my brothers and sisters, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed, but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
James 2: 14-17
ill you lend your voice to a cause thats slowly building in the Burg? Will you do something small to create change? Inspire others? Historic Old Northeast resident and writer Wendy Nichols Clark has recently launched a local movement called St. Pete Small Acts. Wendy was inspired by the award-winning documentary, A Small Act, a true story about one persons small act that ripples out to affect countless lives (www.asmallact.com). This national and international critically-acclaimed 2010 film features the story of two strangers, Hilde Back and Chris Mburu. Hilde was helped by a stranger to escape Nazi Germany, which allowed her to later sponsor Chris, a young rural Kenyan student -- without ever meeting him. Years later Chris found Hilde, the stranger who changed his life. Chris, inspired by Hildes generosity, started a scholarship fund named after his former benefactor (Hilde Back Education Fund) for bright students in a Kenyan primary school who cant afford to pay school fees. With his fund, students have new hope. Because of Hildes small act, countless generations of kids in Kenya will receive a basic education. Today, Chris is a Harvard graduate and a human rights lawyer for the United Nations. Wendy, a member of St. Petersburgs First United Methodist Church, presented to church leadership her compelling desire to have this film screened for all of St. Petersburg to view. She says the movement was never part of her plan she just wanted St. Pete to have a chance to see the film. The movement, she believes, is left in Gods hands to water and grow. Wendy describes St. Pete Small Acts as a movement of purposeful acts of discipleship that put the words of Christ in action. A Small Act might be texting
scripture to a friend, making lunch for the homeless or even simply saying kind words to a stranger. Wendys request was approved. Mark your calendar for the local screening of A Small Act, which will take place at 6pm Sunday, June 12th, at First United Methodist Church (212 3rd Street N). Come earlier at 4:30pm for a picnic and live music. Free childcare is provided. Word is spreading through churches, groups, fellowship and neighbors. Many small acts are featured on a Facebook page, especially created for St. Pete Small Acts. Please like the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ StPeteSmallActs) to share your small act, spread the word and inspire others. And do so long after viewing this film. The movement has already begun, and the film will surely inspire many others and be the catalyst for an endless chain of purposeful acts of discipleship. As we all know, a small act can make a big difference to people in need and that great things can come from small actions. Wendys e-mail address is wendyclark@tampabay.rr.com and her blog is www.wendynclark.com (its called Joie de vivre.Joy in the midst of an average life).
Barbara Marshall and husband, Jay, live in The Historic Old Northeast and have recenaly launched House to Home Relocation, LLC, a business specializing in relocating seniors (www.hthrelocation.com). They are members of the National Association of Senior Move Managers.
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Property Transfers
Following is a listing of recent property transfers in our North Shore neighborhood. The individuals listed are new owners of the properties cited but not necessarily the residents of those properties. The properties are listed in chronological avenue and chronological and alphabetical street order. If any of these folks live near you, make sure you welcome them to the neighborhood. 555 5th Avenue NE #421................................ Charles and Constance Smith 555 5th Avenue NE #814.............................................................Daniel Tripp 124 7th Avenue N .........................................................................John Smith 104 9th Avenue N ..................................................................Patricia Jenkins 215 9th Avenue N ...................................................... Denis and Olive Farrell 215 9th Avenue NE................................................................Stefany Greene 255 9th Avenue NE................................................. Gilbert and Janice Henry 322 11th Avenue N ............................................................................ Jill Kern 156 13th Avenue NE.................................................................Amanda Jean 117 14th Avenue N .......................................................................Kevin Karol 147 15th Avenue N ....................................................................Stephen May 116 15th Avenue NE .......................................................... Dominique Delaet 138 16th Avenue N .................................................. Kevin and Shelly Grover 146 18th Avenue NE...................................................Seth and Sarah Bedell 216 18th Avenue NE............................................................ Janice Somerset 190 19th Avenue N ..........................................................Wendy Mendendez 325 19th Avenue NE................................................................Linda Beaman 415 19th Avenue NE........................................Kathleen and Michael Jansen 425 20th Avenue NE.......................................Robert and Laura Williams, Jr. 151 21st Avenue N ................................................................Steven Brauner 344 21st Avenue NE ...............................................................James Brattain 405 21st Avenue NE ............................................David and Mary Simpson 170 22nd Avenue N ................................................................... Judith Smith 225 22nd Avenue NE......................................... Norman and Sharon French 315 23rd Avenue NE ............................................................... Mark Nowacki 310 26th Avenue N ......................................................Thomas Komoniewski 800 1st Street N..................................................................... Michael Nealon 700 Beach Drive NE #506 ........................................................... Judith Frost 700 Beach Drive NE #702 ......................................................... Karen Kopco 800 Beach Drive NE #15 ...................................... Shawn and Anne Schwein 2402 Brevard Road NE ............................................................Lynne Frevert 916 North Shore Drive NE ...................................................... Ralph Contursi 1100 North Shore Drive NE#106 .......................................... Derrick Voorting 1120 North Shore Drive NE #502 .......................... Istvan and Aranka Molnar Source: Compiled from public records by FnBR Inc. and printed in the St. Petersburg Times.
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P O R C h PA R t I e s
Youre Invited
Porch Parties are held the third Friday of the month from 7:30-10pm (except December). Porch Parties are strictly social and provide and informal and fun way to mix and mingle with your neighbors. Bring your own beverage. Cups, ice and light snacks are provided. Ask a neighbor to ride or walk over with you. For more info, contact Larry Smith, smithlb@earthlink.net.
JUNE JULY AUGUST

For locations of the summer Porch Parties, check the HONNA website and watch for e-blasts
Susie Alderson invites you to the upcoming Porch Parties
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ON THE dOCKET:
JUNE 9 Evening Walking Tour, meet at 243 Central; 824-7802 JUNE 10-12 Tampa Bay Home Show The Trop; 893-8523 JUNE 11 Young Eagles day Albert Whitted Field; 822-1532 St. Pete Caribbean Carnival Vinoy Park; 866/937-5540 JUNE 12 Showing of A Small Act, United Methodist Church (see page 18) Hibiscus Festival Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 JUNE 13-AUGUST 12 Marine Adventures Pier Aquarium; 895-7432x205 JUNE 17 PORCH PARTY (SEE PAGE 20) JUNE 19 Fathers day Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 Concert series Solo Guitarist, Westminster Presbyterian Church; 821-5259 JUNE 20 NEiGBORHOOd MEETiNG ANd CRiME WATCH MEETiNG JUNE 25 World Passport: Cruising the Caribbean Great Explorations; 821-8992 St. Pete Pride Central b/w 20th-28th JULY 4 ANNUAL NEiGHBORHOOd CHiLdRENS 4TH OF JULY PARAdE (SEE PAGE 11) JULY 4 Extravaganza - Music and Fireworks Pier JULY 15 PORCH PARTY (SEE PAGE 20) JULY 16-17 Annual Cool Art Show Coliseum; 736-2976 JULY 16 Extreme Adult Mud Wars Spa Beach; 877/820-2682 JULY 18 NEiGHBORHOOd MEETiNG ANd CRiME WATCH MEETiNG JULY 21 Annual Sunrise Sale downtown Extreme Mud Wars (teens) Spa Beach; 892-5060 JULY 31 Vans Warped Tour Vinoy Park AUGUST 2 NATiONAL NiGHT OUT (SEE PAGE 3)
Some Upcoming Events In and Nearby Our Neighborhood
We encourage you to go directly to the City website www.stpete.org and look for Upcoming Events where you can click on View All Events. This will enable you to check updates and all the scheduled events day-by-day for the coming weeks and months.
AUGUST 4 Mayors Night Out Lake Vista Center AUGUST 7 Back to School Bash Pier; 823-0437 AUGUST 19 PORCH PARTY (SEE PAGE 20)
(see calendar at www.stpete.org for more opportunities and details) dAiLY Kidsdilly dally with dali Dali Museum; 823-3767 EVERY MONdAY-THURSdAY Awaken Yoga Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 EVERY TUESdAY & WEdNESdAY Hoop dancing Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 WEdNESdAY Tea dance (1st & 3rd Wed) Coliseum; 892-5202 Coffee with a Curator (1st Wed) Dali Museum; 823-3767 EVERY WEdNESdAY & FRidAY Terrific Tots Great Explorations; 821-8992 THURSdAY Wee-Time (2nd & 4th) Weedon Island Preserve; 463-6500 dali & Beyond Film Series (1st & 3rd Thurs) Dali Museum; 8233767 FRidAY Chute Chi Gong Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 St. Pete Shuffle St. Pete Shuffle Board Courts; 822-2083 Get downtown Music Series (1st Fri) Central b/w 2nd-3rd; 393-359 Grand Central Trolley Hop (3rd Fri) Grand Central District; 3287086 SATURdAY Summer Market Williams Park Breakfast with dali and Families (1st Sat) Dali Museum; 8233767 Super Special Saturday/Family day (3rd Sat) Museum of Fine Arts; 896-2667 Awaken Yoga Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 Florida Folk Concerts (3rd Sat) St Pete Museum of History; 8941052x200 Guided Hikes Weedon Island Preserve; 463-6500 Photo Hike (last Sat), Weedon Island Preserve; 463-6500 Horticulture Workshop Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 Gallery Walk (2nd Sat) Downtown locations; 323-ARTS Live Arts on the 600 Block (3rd Sat) 600 block Central Salsa The Pier; 821-6443 Pier Aquarium Book Nook by the Bay The Pier (1st Sat); 821-6443 SUNdAY inspire Yoga at the Dali Dali Museum; 823-3767 Awaken Yoga Sunken Gardens; 551-3102 Music Fest by the Bay The Pier; 821-6443 Caricatures at the Pier (1st & 3rd Sun) The Pier; 821-6443 Occasional Ballpark Tours of Tropicana Field June 21-23, July 6-7, July 26, July 28, August 16-17, August 30-31; 825-3162
RECURRiNG EVENTS
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State of the Pier
Currans Corner
by Leslie Curran Member of City Council for District 4

As the City Council representative for The Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood, I am delighted to provide a State of the Pier overview. In March, 2009, following a community visioning process, the Mayor and City Council selected a 20 member Task Force to analyze the St. Petersburg Pier. The Task Force members were selected based upon business experience and/or community involvement. After receiving directives from the Mayor and Members of City Council, the Task Force convened and obtained both direct and indirect feedback from citizens and visitors of St. Petersburg via e-mails and during several public open forums held at every meeting. As a result of those meetings, the members made the following recommendations: Pier & Program: Pier needs to be a destination and should be efficient and flexible for future development potential; there should be programs which attract visitors and locals; further
an exploration of Marine Discovery Center. Building: The building should be an iconic structure; the vista should remain unobstructed; potential for restaurant and retail for revenue production; potential for non-revenue producing community flexible space; green/ LEED certified structure, energy efficient design and equipment. Upland: Water park and and/or family-oriented entertainment for children; restaurant/cafes should be adjacent to docks, providing excitement upon arrival. Accessibility & Transportation: Incorporate transient docks; enhanced trolley service; accessible and convenient for disabled persons; potential for Port of Call; study required for potential megayacht concept. Financial Information: Utilize existing $50M TIF funding; consider implementation in phases; continue to pursue all state and federal grants; consider long term maintenance costs; retail should be considered only to support family entertainment objective.
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Other Considerations: Structural testing should be performed if considering the rehabilitation of the existing inverted pyramid; detail assessments needed on the environmental impacts of all recommended options. Proposed Pier design Competition Schedule: May 5th Finalize scope and content of Pier Competition: RFQ Solicitation (Select and confirm Jury: City Council Member, Mayor appointee [community representative], practicing design expert from outside region, design expert with academic background from outside the region, planning expert from outside region) May 23rd-August 15th Launch Pier Competition Stage I August 22nd-December 31st - Launch Pier Competition Stage II: Design Concept January 2012 Commence detailed design services with selected design team In summary, the Pier has been and continues to provide branding both locally and nationally with its iconic presence in our community. Time will dictate where will go from here. Please feel free to contact me during this process if you should have any questions. Council Member Curran may be reached at: City Council, P.O. Box 2842, St. Petersburg, FL 33731; council@stpete.org; 551-3305.
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CiTY HALL & OTHER SERViCES Mayors Action Center .......................893-7111 Mayors Office ................................. 893-7201 City Clerk .......................................... 893-7448 City Council .......................................893-7117 Building/Construction Services Building Inspections/Construction Permits ..................................................... 893-7231 Codes Compliance ....................... 893-7373 Fence Permits & Licenses............ 893-7231 Planning & Zoning ........................ 893-7471 Bus Schedule ...................................530-9911 Looper Trolley Downtown ............... 821-5166 Leisure & Community Serv Adm ... 893-7207 Dog Parks ...................................... 893-7335 Parks ............................................. 893-7335 Pools.............................................. 893-7732 Recreation Facilities Adm. ............. 893-7441 Library - Main.................................... 893-7724 Mirror Lake Branch ....................... 893-7268 Overgrown Property ......................... 893-7373 Pests - Duck Problems ..................... 893-7335 Rodent Control ........................... 893-7360 Sanitation department Collection - Commercial ............... 893-7351 Collection - Residential................. 893-7334 Special Collection Pickup Furniture & Appliance ............... 893-7398 Hazardous Waste (electronics, paint etc.) ............. 522-5794
The City of St. Petersburg is in the process of updating its brochure containing all of the important numbers we all need to keep in touch with City Services. Theyve projected that it will be Spring when this is available to our neighborhoods. Heres an update as per much of what is now listed at Stpete.org. Until theres an official handy-dandy list from the City, we hope this will be helpful to you. Thanks to Sue Strott, the Answer Lady, for compiling this list.
Here are some phone numbers you may need in order to make your life a little easier:
Collection - Brush ......................... 893-7398 Recycling Drop Off ....................... 893-7398 Recycling ..................................... 893-7398 Container Repair .......................... 893-7309 Graffiti Removal & Lot Clearing .... 893-7394 Illegal Dumping............................. 893-7398 Mulch/Soil Builder......................... 893-7398 Reclaimed Water ...........................892-5111 Sewer Maintenance & Repairs ..... 893-7261 Water & Sewer Problems ............. 893-7261 Senior Services ................................ 893-7102 Sidewalk Repairs ...............................893-7111 Sign Ordinance ................................. 892-5096 Signs (illegal sign removal)............ 893-7398 Street Light Out ........................ 800/228-8485 Street Maintenance ......................... 893-7421 Tree Removal (on City prop.) .......... 893-7298 Traffic (info on traffic, travel times, public transit, etc) .............................. 5-1-1 Cant find a number? .........................893-7111 POLiCE Emergency .............................................911 Non-Emergency ........................... 893-7780 Tip Line or Report Crime .............. 893-7398 Animal Services/Loose Dog ......... 582-2600 Bicycle Registration ...................... 893-7143 Parking Citations .......................... 551-3125 Parking Enforcement .................... 893-7177 COUNTY GOVERNMENT Info ............................................... 464-3000 Board of Commissioners .............. 464-3377 Bldg. Dept..................................... 464-3241 Courts ........................................... 582-7771 Property Deeds & Records........... 582-7771 Property Taxes ............................. 562-3262 Voter Registration ......................... 582-7851 STATE GOVERNMENT Drivers Licenses .................. 562-3262 State Representative: District 52: Jeffrey Brandes ... 727/552-2573 State Senator: District 18: Arthenia Joyner ... 813/233-4277 District 16: Jack Latvala ........ 727/556-6500 FEdERAL GOVERNMENT Congressman Bill Young ........... 727/394-6950 Senator Bill Nelson ...................888/671-4091* Senator Marco Rubio................866/630-7106* * Toll Free
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The
GREEN
PAGE
by Michael Panetta
ts time to get answers to YOUR questions on YOUR projects green or otherwise! While living in Boston, my university was an active patron and resource to the community at large for those needing help with architectural advice and at times full professional services for a non-profit or other worthy causes. It was an active and engaging historic community, like our own -- and except for the palmetto bugs and palm trees, the traditional homes on alleys, clapboard siding, hardwood floors, fireplaces, tree-lined streets, neighbors who talked over fences and sat on porches together -- and is why The Old Northeast community felt like home to me. This is your opportunity Carrying on the culture after a monthly neighborhood meeting when green building was discussed as a desirable future topic, I was requested to develop the presentation as I was the guy writing the Green Page and an architect. So, with the goal to build a relevant presentation, I am making a request of you, my neighbors, on what you would like to know about green or other relevant home project subjects. Thinking about retrofitting/renovating your home and which windows or type of insulation give you the biggest bang for the buck? Need help sorting out facts from fiction in window and air conditioning system salesman pitches? Maybe what makes a new roof or old one really last or what makes for a good paint job?
Questions on urban gardening, landscaping, irrigation choices or plantings that may give you large energy savings while making your yard a friendlier place? Now is the time. Something as simple as refinishing your wood floors can make strides toward green with water-based, no VOC products that are four times as hard as polyurethanes, dries in four days versus three weeks and are virtually fade resistant. Yup! Looking for facts on LEDs versus compact fluorescents, hidden health problems in the old pipes, rugs and building materials? I could go on. Just forward any and all the things you would like to discuss or learn about to my e-dress below. I have renovated and built my own home, mostly with my own sweat and sometimes blood, over the last 10 years like so many in our community. So I understand the particulars of This Old NE House syndrome. I have also seen, heard and even endured some of the contractors and service company nightmares myself. These are often hard to avoid, even for the professionals, but there are remedies, contractual language, questions to ask and tell-tales to watch for if you are prepared. So this is your chance to tap into some resources I also have a host of engineers, product specialist and experts to draw on as well. I will directly reply to your questions then compile a digital FAQ and agenda for a monthly HONNA meeting feature presentation based on your inquiries along with some of my own experiences, shortcuts and tricks. I will also broadcast the FAQ when completed with the date of the This Old NE House meeting. Just contact me online at GreenInfo@ PanettaAssociates.com. Again, I have run out of space. I hope this call for involvement can bring sustainability and community a little closer to your home and, if it has, please pass it forward. I look forward to your feedback.
Michael Panetta moved to The Old Northeast in 1998 and is President of Panetta + Associates, Inc. For additional information or comments, he can be contacted at GreenInfo@PanettaAssociates.com.
The Green Facts
New construction accounts for only 1% of the built environment. That means 99% of our world is already built. You can see that small changes in the efficiencies of existing building would have the biggest impact on our economy, the environment and everything between. Restoring, modernizing and repurposing old buildings, like your home, will not only benefit you and the community around you but contribute to balancing the ecosystem, as well.
F F
Homes make up about 40% of the US energy market.
New build vs. old. To understand the scale and impact of the green building revolution, in developed countries like the US, green buildings are approximately 30%-40% more efficient than their existing counterparts. This represents a 1/3 savings of 1% of future energy use yielding about a 33% overall energy savings. In comparison, gaining only 3% efficiency on existing buildings yields roughly a 3% reduction in energy used, or approximately 10 times the energy savings of the new buildings. If we build, we should build sustainable, but as individuals we can massively affect our national energy footprint with small incremental changes at home.
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Another Sweet Easter Egg Hunt
by Cynthia Serra
t was hard to tell who had more fun the hundreds of kids or their parents who gathered at Coffee Pot Bayou Park on Saturday morning, April 23rd, for the annual neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt. Not only did we have to compete with the squirrels this year, we had a blackbird to swoop down and swipe a pack of candy! Volunteer plastic egg stuffer AnneMarie Stephenson saw it having a hard time getting up in the air with the pack but finally lifted away. The Easter Bunny (Bob Glaser, broker/owner for Smith and Associates Real Estate) stopped by for a visit and posed for photos with the children. Prizes went to the youngsters who found the six golden eggs and also the ones who were dressed for Easter got a special stuffed animal. half pg ad Do-It-Yourself-COLOR_MurraysTree-AD 5-11 5/18/2011 11:33 AM Page 1
Connie Lancaster and I from Smith and Associates Real Estate sponsored the annual HONNA hunt our tenth! The event garnered a large photo of one-year old Bailey Tynes on the front page of the St. Petersburg Times Tampa Bay section on 4/24 collecting her candy-filled eggs (from among the some 2,000 which were hidden). Thanks to all the plastic egg stuffing staff and those who helped hide the eggs -- this event would be impossible without you. And special thanks to Cathy Leonard for all her hard work! Check www.honna.org to view the slideshow of the Easter Egg Hunt.
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Hiring a Tree Care Professional

As a property owner, you care for your trees and want to protect your landscape. Seek out tree care companies with the proper qualifications and equipment to handle work safely.
REASONS TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE COMPANY: Professional arborists work according to American National Standards for tree care (ANSI A300) and have years of experience. They provide in-depth evaluations for hidden damage. Liability for services is placed on professionals. They will become familiar with your trees, making it easier to provide long-term tree care.
QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR: Professional affiliations and memberships professional organizations, such as membership or Accreditation with the Tree Care Industry Association. Insurance certificates for General Liability and Workers Compensation. Insist on a written proposal as to cost, dates when work is to be performed, and exactly what is to be done. Get a second opinion and proposal for comparison.
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Preserving the Character of Old Northeast Houses

Commercial, interrupted
You might be surprised to learn that right in the heart of our Old Northeast neighborhood are a few buildings that once housed a variety of commercial uses. Other commercial buildings have been long since torn down. Lots of people know about the San Rafel Apartments at 13th and Locust, but there were at least two other locations in the south end of the neighborhood that housed some very convenient shops for residents who didnt always have an automobile handy. A small garage apartment at 1030 2nd Street N with large display windows and double doors (where the garage doors should be) is the only clue that it might have been a commercial property at one time. According to the City directories, in 1922 the property was the home of one DH Kiefaver. By 1925, it was a small neighborhood grocery store. By 1933 the property had been converted to the Kohler Candy Kitchen a brilliant move considering the North Ward Elementary School was right down the block. The current owner of the property said that kids from the school used to come over after school to spend their money. According to the August 17th, 1933 Evening Independent, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Kohler had already run the store for the past two winters and were making their permanent home in St. Petersburg, presumably due to the success of their store. Further east in the neighborhood, a series of arches enclose the first floor of the San Rafel Apartments at Locust Street and 13th Ave NE. Now street-level apartments, at one time they were small retail spaces. The Locust Street trolley line ran right beside the building, providing a steady supply of customers. Businesses in the San Rafel included The Rafel Beauty Shop, Rafel Sport Shop (a womens clothing store) and the Rafel Tea Room.
The Old Northeast Tavern building, a few blocks away at 201 7th Ave N, was once the home of The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (an A&P grocery store). Other businesses that have occupied space on this corner include a convenience store, restaurant, yoga studio, book store, pizza parlor, hair salon and laundromat. Just east of that along 7th Avenue sat another commercial building with a barbershop, a beauty shop and Fenders Pharmacy. That building was torn down and replaced with an apartment building sometime in the 1960s. Some people would like to see small scale retail return to the interior of the neighborhood. It would be great to be able to walk to the corner store to pick up necessities between shopping trips. Existing commercial uses in The Old Northeast are grandfathered, but new commercial uses away from the edges of the neighborhoods boundaries along 4th Street are not permitted per the Citys Land Development Regulations. Parking considerations, noise from deliveries, trash and traffic all conspire to keep commercial uses out of The Old Northeast for the foreseeable future.
Mike, an Old Northeast resident since 1996, holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of South Florida.
if you know of any other commercial endeavors which may have operated within the boundaries of The Old NE, please share the information with Mike at MRdaily@gmail.com
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UPCOMING MEETINGS Mark your calendar!

July 18th : August

Monuments in Granada Terrace Get a Face Lift

Celebrating 100 Years of Community 1911-2011

St. Petes Jewel on Tampa Bay

Tree Pride by Peter Motzenbecker

The Presidents Perspective

The Newsletter of the Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association

Historic Old NOrtheast NeighbOrhOOd News

Association News & Activities

Judi Reed, Chair

CLIP AND MAIL

Crime Watch Fact Sheet

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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