The Easter Bunny is Coming…

March 2012
Photo provided by Brandon Minton: www.baylifephotography.com
Rock ‘n’ Roll ½ Marathon
The Rock ‘n’ Roll ½ Marathon came to St. Pete and Historic
Kenwood on Feb. 12. This first one drew some 10,000 participants
and is one of 24 run annually. Historic Kenwood volunteered and
was assigned Station No. 2 (the three-mile marker) to hand out
Gatorade and water to the runners.
Fifty-two brave souls woke up to 42°F and an unusually windy
day wishing to stay in bed, but dawned their rarely worn winter
coats, gloves and hats, showing up in the dark at 5 a.m. to set up the
station for the 7:30 a.m. start of the marathon.
While the morning was chilly, it was heart warming to see the
diversity of runners and charities they were raising funds to support.
Cece Keeton had run three Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathons, two with
her daughter, Julia. This time Cece’s son and daughter-in-law would
be running in Julia’s memory. It would be two years this month that
Julia was taken from us because of cancer. We realize most of the
participants have similar stories. Our wonderful volunteers were
proud to assist in some small way by making their grueling run for
their individual cause more enjoyable.
The day ended with an upside down rainbow overhead. A little
thanks from above.
Thank you neighbors for being you.
— Michael Miller
Booker Creek Park Cleanup
A big thanks to all the people who came out to the Second
Annual Booker Creek Park cleanup on Jan. 21, and spent the
morning cleaning up one of the great gems in the neighborhood. Mayor Bill Foster and County Commissioner Ken
Welch were both quite surprised at the enthusiasm and zeal
we can commit to taking care of our community properties.
Our people and our passion are what make this neighborhood
a great place to live and work.
Special thanks go out to The National Beta club from St.
Pete High school who came with 8 volunteers and the Job
Corps of St. Pete for showing up with a school bus full of 25
volunteers. HKNA has worked hard to foster these relationships that we feel benefit both our neighborhood and these
great young people looking to complete volunteer community
service. With their help, we were able to do more work than
expected and still finish in half the time. Thanks to everyone
for showing your support.
— Jeremiah Rohr
FOUNDERS DAY IS MARCH 17
Join us in Seminole Park • See Page 4
The Easter Bunny is Coming…
As usual this year’s hunt will be on the
Saturday before Easter (April 7) at 10 a.m.
in our park at 2900 Third. Ave. N.
Bring your little one and a basket. The
Easter Bunny will be there for pictures.
Please start thinking early about help-
ing us by donating some candy filled
eggs, baskets with candy/toys or a stuffed
animal.
Last year we had more than 75 children
and all got a basket full of eggs and a toy
or animal.
Please drop off any donations to: Bill
‘n’ Sue at 2420 Seventh Ave. N. Just leave
on the front porch. Any volunteers wishing to see a bunch of smiling little faces
for a couple of hours, please email Bill at
[email protected].
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HKNA Officers
President
Paul Dickens
[email protected]
Vice President
John Seibert
[email protected]
Secretary
Dean Robinson
[email protected]
Treasurer
Jeremiah Rohr
(727) 599-4427
Board Members
Bill Heyen
(727) 348-9200
Sandy Ewing
[email protected]
Bobbie Talley
[email protected]
Kathy Young
[email protected]
Dianne Caton
[email protected]
Merchandise Sales
Lyndsay and Tony
(727) 623-9412
[email protected]
Welcome Basket
Susan Rohr
[email protected]
Newsletter
Submissions & Content
Bill Heyen
[email protected]
Layout
Matt Wiseman
Potato Communications, Inc.
[email protected]
Ad Sales
Bobbie Talley
[email protected]
Distribution
Catherine Koogle
[email protected]
Important Numbers
Neighborhood Watch Coord.
Paul Dickens
[email protected]
Community Police
(727) 551-3183
Non-Emergency
(727) 893-7780
Tip Line
(727) 892-5000
Codes
(727) 893-7373
Mayor’s Action Line
(727) 893-7111
Animal Control
(727) 582-2600
March 2012
President’s Letter
Wow, What a Race!
Historic Kenwood residents participated in the Rock’n Roll ½ Marathon by setting up a
water station on that chilly and breezy morning, Sunday, Feb. 12, starting at 5 a.m.. Once
we started filling thousands of cups, half-full of Gatorade and water, our fingers started
to freeze. The event organizers set out bags of ice for us to use to keep the fluids cold, if
needed. That wasn’t a problem, since after 4 hours, none of the ice melted, as it sat on the
back of the truck in the sun. Now, that’s cold.
This was the first time our neighborhood participated in this event, so it took us some
time to set up, work out some kinks, improvise, socialize, caffeinate and then we got down
to business, painfully putting cups out on a table where the wind was blowing them down as
fast as we could pour any liquids in them. Note to self; remember, if it is windy next year we
should dip them into the buckets and then place them on the table, as Marcia and I finally
learned near the end of the race, of course (as my hand is slapping my forehead).
During the two hours of setting up, where one -third of the volunteers didn’t show up
due to the inclement weather, we were cold, frustrated by the wind and just a tad behind
schedule. Then the race started… the first runner goes by and doesn’t take any water, then
the second one goes by and refuses water, then more of the “elite” runners go by turning up
their noses at our water station, shirtless.
Did we go to all of this trouble for nothing, I asked? Not a chance. Around the corner
came the next wave, it was as if the flood gates opened and all hell broke loose. It was the
invasion of the water snatchers. The fluids were in such high demand that we could have
sold them, assuming they had any pockets to carry cash. Most of them were peeling off their
garments and throwing them at us. Not in a strip club sort of way, but more like “get this off
of me, I am burning up.” The runners were very thankful for our service to them and that
made it all worth it. It was a very nice and wonderful event.
Thanks to all who came out and shared the experience with us. Thanks to Cece for
organizing the event. I am sure most of us will be there next year. Perhaps some of us might
even try to compete, assuming they allow Segways.
— Paul Dickens
[email protected]
(727) 327-8786
Porch Party
King of Peace MCC
March 9 at 7 p.m.
2850 Fourth Ave. N
This is Bobbie Talley’s
annual tribute To Mardi
Gras. Feel free to wear
themed clothes, hats, masks
and of course BEADS!
Please bring a dish to
share, themed if you wish
and your favorite beverage.
FLEA-MARKET & FLAP-JACKS
Saturday, March 3 • 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
All you can eat pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee
WANTED VENDORS
for Flea-Market
Space rental $20, Tables $5
King of Peace MCC Parking Lot
3150 Fifth Ave. N
Call Peggy (727) 323-5857
or Jeannie (727) 735-7094
GENERAL MEETING
First Thursday of the Month
March 1 • 7 p.m.
Suncoast Hospice • 3050 1st Ave. South
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Monthly Play Dates in the Park
On the second Saturday of each month, Kenwood Kids will be
hosting monthly play dates in Seminole Park (30th Street and Third
Avenue North) at 11 a.m. There are so many children in the neighborhood — let’s get them together! Come and meet other families
for a morning in the park. No need to bring anything but the kids
and whatever snack or beverage you might need. Come as you are.
Stay as long as you are able. Hope to see you there! This month’s
play date is Saturday, March 10, at 11 a.m. (In the event of rain, it
will be canceled.)
For more information about either of these events, please contact
Heather Winfield at [email protected] or (727) 252-6633
Business Award
Rodney Walker
[email protected]
(727) 398 7954• 2501 Dartmouth Ave. N.
Builder info: New construction residential, block and frame
homes, remodeling, home improvements, historical restoration and
vintage bungalows. A key component that attracts buyers to his
signature bungalows is the attention given to period design, colors
and custom interior features.
Rodney built this new home. Also renovated a bungalow at 2719
Dartmouth Ave. N. in April 2010, for Joseph and his bride Georgette
of 64 years who invested in a distressed bank owned 1925 Bungalow. The restoration took 7 months; with quality craftsmanship this
vintage Bungalow was restored to its original glory with an added
modern day twist for today’s sophisticated buyer.
Note from the awards Chairman: great asset to our community,
when we have bungalows being torn down, its brings great pleasure
that we have builders that work hard to keep our community homes
in the style of our historic community.
— W.C.
Excellent Caribbean Food in our Backyard!
If you like Caribbean food, you do not have to go far to find a
gem of a restaurant in our neighborhood where the food and flavors
are authentic Caribbean, and the prices are most reasonable.
The Island Breeze Caribbean Grill, 2623 Central Ave., offers a
wide range of exotic dishes — West Indian curries or ‘jerk’ dishes
(goat, chicken, or shrimp), stewed or steamed fish, saltfish with
caliloo or ackee, etc. Everything is cooked up by Jamaican chef
Dennis Bailey, who learned the secrets of Caribbean cooking from
his mother in Clarendon, Jamaica.
Dennis has been the chef at Island Breeze since it opened 15
months ago on Central Avenue. You can eat on the premises (simple
style) or take-out. See www.breezecaribbeanrestaurant.com for the
detailed menu. What is nice is that one can choose smaller servings
(range $7.75 to $8.50) or extra-large helpings (range $9 to$11.50)
for bigger appetites. It’s all tasty and generous in quantity — with
rice and peas, fried plantain, steamed veggies or salad and dumpling
included with main orders. A vegetarian option ($8) is offered.
Submitted by Ray Luck, Caribbean expatriate and frequent
visitor to the islands, whose favorites are the goat curry, saltfish &
caliloo and jerk chicken salad.
— Ray Luck
Welcome Home
Do you have a new neighbor? You can help
make them feel like they’re really at their
new home by having a gift basket delivered. Please contact Susan Rohr, Welcome
Basket Chairperson, to make sure they receive a welcome basket: [email protected].
Old Seminole Heights Home Tour
This is our sister neighborhood in Tampa. Their neighborhood is
very similar to ours. If you like our BungalowFest tour, please support theirs. See below:
14th Annual
Old Seminole Heights Home Tour
Sunday April 1st
11:30am ~ 5:00pm
Seminole Heights
Garden Center
5800 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33604
Tickets:
$11 Advanced
$15 Day Of
A tree shaded gem
nestled in the heart
of Tampa
Self-Guided ~ Bicycle Friendly
www.OldSeminoleHeights.org/hometour
Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association
Old Seminole Heights Preservation Consortium
on too.
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March 2012
Come One, Come All To Historic Kenwood’s
Founder’s Day Spring Fling
Saturday, March 17th
This annual event is presented by the Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association to
celebrate our neighborhood and recognize the importance of our historical roots and the people
in it. It will begin with a day of free food and fun for all ages for anyone from the neighborhood
with a traditional picnic, games and activities. Once everyone has had their fun in the sun during the day, this year we will include an evening pub crawl in conjunction with St. Patty’s Day
at many of our local establishments to finish up the celebration.
The day will begin with our picnic committee providing hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers with all the trimmings and traditional picnic type side dishes, like potato salad,
coleslaw and baked beans. We will top it off with everyone’s favorites, some cake from Cakes
by Carolynn and Working Cow Ice Cream. Food will be served in Seminole Park starting at
11:30 a.m. and games and activities will last until 3 p.m. Come join the Kenwood Kids group
and enjoy games, storytelling and singing in the park with Colleen McGrath of You and Me
and Music Together. Don’t forget to wear green. So, bring your appetite and a lawn chair for a
gathering of family and friends to celebrate our great neighborhood.
Saturday evening starting at 6 p.m. we will begin a pub crawl starting at George’s Alibi.
We will then take our Grand Central Trolley service for conveyance down to Central Avenue
to various local pubs for spirits and consumption at many of the great establishments along
Central Avenue. This adult activity will last as long as the last person is willing to wander into
the night and kiss a Blarney Stone.
We are still working out some details on activities and with the local vendor’s so please stay
tuned to our website at www.historickenwood.org and/or through our crime watch email alert
system. If you have not signed up for the email alert system, please do so by emailing Paul at
[email protected] with your name and address to get notifications.
In case of rain or inclement weather, Sunday, March 18, will be the rain date for the picnic.
The pub crawl will progress, rain or shine. So please come out and celebrate our Founders Day
Spring Fling and get your Spring on.
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CyberCraft Robots: Robot Sculptures You Will Covet
GENERAL MEETING
March 1 • 7 p.m.
Thank You
Thanks again to Chris and
Lanette at Crum’s Bar and Grill
for bringing their “famous chips”
to the February meeting. Attendees were grabbing them by the
“handful.”Crums, which was last
month’s featured Business of the
Month, is located at 2924 Fifth
Ave. N and open every day except
Monday. Call them today at (727)
827-2831 and tell them “HKNA
sent you!”
— Dave
By Brian Lynch
This is another in a series of interviews
with Historic Kenwood artists. This month’s
spotlight falls on Sarah Thee Campagna, an
artist living in Historic Kenwood since Oct.
2006.
How long does it usually take you to
build a robot?
When all goes well, an average Robot
or Spaceship takes about a week to build
and about 20 percent of the time is spent in
gathering the parts.
What types of metal or fasteners give
you the most trouble or are the most
challenging?
I work with all kinds of metals and
objects. For this reason and others, I don’t
weld. Instead I used fasteners - nuts, bolts,
screws and rivets. Lots of times the objects I
find do not already have a hole in the place
I need one to be. My most valuable tool is
my drill press. With the right bits and patience, I can usually make any part do what
I need it to do.
How do you fit the pieces together? Do
you start out with a shape in mind and
then look for pieces that fit your mental
picture?
All of my pieces start with one found
object that I find interesting. In a Robot that
object will usually be either the head/face
or body of the bot. In the Spaceships and
Rayguns, it will usually be the beginning of
the main body.
The Robots really feel like beings to
me. I start with an object and try to let the
Robot tell me what piece it wants connected
next and then next, etc. When things work
well, it feels like the Robot builds itself. I
do not know what the finished product will
be when I start. I keep adding the next right
part, until I have the whole thing figured
out. I will connect them temporarily as I go,
but I don’t usually do any tight, final connections until I know how everything will
fit. I do have sorted bins of parts. There are
bins of “idea” parts - ones that may become
the beginning of a piece. I have other bins
that contain parts of a similar shape. All
of the flat round things are together, all the
Please See ROBO, Page 6.
March 2012
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6 • Historic Kenwood News
March 2012
Logo Design Contest
Great Neighbor
The new St. Pete Warehouse Arts District needs a logo.
The St. Pete Downtown Partnership, working with various
artists and the city, is creating the St. Pete Warehouse District
between 16th and 31st streets, and First Avenue North and 10th
Avenue South. The purpose is to create an arts destination with
its own character. A jury of local figures will accept and review
logo entries through April 1. The slogan “Where Art is Made!”
should be included in the logo, which should be suitable for
both large and small size and in black and white or color. The
winning logo will be shown during the April 14 Gallery walk.
Mail entries to me at Duncan McClellan Glass, 2342 Emerson
Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 or email duncan@dmglass.
com. Please spread the word!
You can visit the St. Pete Warehouse Arts District online at
https://www.facebook.com/WarehouseArtsDistrictStPete.
Susan Donathan
125 29th. St. N.
Susan donates note cards for our welcome baskets, artwork for silent auction at Founders Day, art for Water Aid in
Tampa and a fundraiser for ALS Association along with doing
BungalowFest cover art. She also Volunteers at Northside
food pantry/thrift store and is starting to get involved with
Clothes To Kids as a volunteer and will help with their clothing drives and gathering donations at their St Pete store. She
was on the HK Board last year as Secretary.
Thanks to Susan Rohr for the nomination. Our community
success is due to many volunteers that we do not hear and in
some cases see. All these volunteers collectively brighten up
our community. If you know of someone living in our community that has freely donated their time within our community, please share that info with me, WC Turner, nabbducks@
aol.com
Historic Kenwood
Garden Workshop
Our next meeting will be at Twiggs & Leaves at 2115
Central Ave. at 9 a.m. We will be putting on a presentation
and answering question about native plants. Please join us in
learning about plants that can thrive in sandy soil and our hot
summer temperatures. This is open to all Kenwoodians.
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cup-shaped pieces in another bin, etc.
How do robot personalities emerge? Does one dominant piece
determine it?
The process I mentioned earlier (starting with one found object
and building to it) is the pathway through which the personality
emerges. Usually I know who I’ve made when the body and head
come together. By the time I add the limbs, I am able to use them to
solidify that personality. If I’ve made a cheerful Robot, I may give
his arms more of a jaunty pose. A serious Robot may get an “action
stance.” If the Robot is supposed to be creepy, I’ll add an extra joint
to the arms. An arm with two elbows just gives one willies!
For the entire interview with Sarah Thee Campagna and to see
more CyberCraft Robots , please go to http://www.historickenwood.
org/kenwood-artists.
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Foreclosure?
Short Sale?
Relocating?
“SOLD”
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Home & Garden Award
Madeline & Nathan Gulliver
2027 Burlington Ave. N.
We are both natives of St. Pete and wanted to stay local so we
choose Kenwood in 2005 after falling in love with 20’s bungalows.
We didn’t move far… we both grew up in St. Pete and graduated
from SPCS and SPHS — go Green Devils! Historic Kenwood was
more affordable than other historic neighborhoods in St. Pete and
had the best variety of bungalows in the area. We fell in love with
our home because of the huge front porch and unique arch over the
stoop. Plus where else can you find a bungalow steps from the Trop,
downtown & Grand Central? We love walking to games and riding
our bikes to the Sat morning market.
We pieced together our landscape “design” over many trips to
Dolins (and other big box stores who shall remain nameless…)
picking out plants with great texture and color… with an eye for
durability. Our favorites are the three beautiful crepe myrtles we
planted in the tree line, surrounded by bronze beauty jasmine. Just
wait until they bloom! Another notable plant (although certainly not
my husband’s favorite) is the silver dollar eucalyptus tree, which I
bought from the market downtown when it was about a foot high
- now it soars, although only because Nathan continually rigs up
support for it, otherwise I think it would be a horizontal tree.
We were so excited to receive our Award notification for landscape. My husband and I have been jealously eyeing this award in
other beautiful yards in our neighborhood, so this is quite an honor.
[email protected]
Sandy Ewing Jr SFR RCC
Realtor Associate
727-798-7097
St. Petersburg Native
30 years of Real Estate Experience
11 year resident of Historic Kenwood
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St. Petersburg, Fl. 33704
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March 2012
Join the Neighborhood
We’re All In This Together
Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association
2012 Annual Membership
Time to renew your membership (or become a member!) of the HKNA and be part of the
most active neighborhood association in St. Petersburg. There is strength in our numbers
and adding your voice by being a dues paying, voting member of the HKNA helps us
achieve positive results for the neighborhood.
Not only is the HKNA a great social network, but in the year past we have been active in
supporting the no- solicitation ordinance, expanded the Crime Watch program, worked
with the Nuisance Abatement board, hosted a candidate forum, networked with
businesses coming into the area to further the interests of the neighborhood and provided
a forum for the concerns of residents to be heard.
Please return the form below and help us begin the new year with the strength of your
support. If you choose one of the “extra” memberships, you can also enjoy HKNA items
to proudly display the neighborhood logo! (Your merchandise will be delivered to you)
Make check payable to “HKNA” and mail to:
HKNA, PO Box 15134, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-5134
Name(s):________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Email:________________________________
Individual: $15___
Phone:_______________________
Couple: $20___
Additional levels of membership:
Bronze: $35 (includes HKNA Logo T-Shirt)
Silver: $50 (includes HKNA Flag or Tote Bag)
Gold: $100 (includes HKNA Limited Edition House Plaque, by Stephanie Schorr of
Craftsman House Gallery)