September/October 2015

www.mylocustpoint.orgLocust Point Civic Association

P.O. Box 27097Baltimore, MD 21230

(443) 987-6468

To join the LPCA email distribution list, send email to: contacts@mylocustpoint.org

Upcoming Meetings:Wednesday, September 9th, 7:30pm Francis Scott Key School

Wednesday, October 14th, 7:30pm FSK School

reetings,

As many of you know, the Locust Point Civic Association regularly hosts Citizens on Patrol (COP) walks around the com-

munity. The walks are an excellent opportunity for residents to dis-cuss any incidents of crime in the neighborhood and share with Southern District Police any concerns that we may have. COP has many benefits including:

• Increasingvisibilityofconcernedresidentsinthecommunityasa deterrent to crime;•Sendingastrongmessagethatresidentscareabouttheir community and are united;•Openinglinesofcommunicationwithpolice;•Providinganopportunityforneighborstomeetanddiscuss issues in the community.

DuringAugust’s COP walk we were joined by Interim PoliceCommissioner Davis, Chief of Patrol Hyatt, and Major Hance of Southern District. All three of these individuals were recently pro-moted to their positions within the Police Department and were eager to get better acquainted with Locust Point. Over 25 residents attend-ed the walk and shared thoughts and questions with the police per-taining to crime in Locust Point and throughout the city. Our mes-sage for the new Commissioner and his team was clear—crime in Locust Point is low and we plan to keep it that way. LPCA has pledged to work with Southern District to do anything we can to maintain open lines of communication with the police and prevent crime. You can share safety concerns and comments by sending an email to safety@mylocustpoint.org.

Please look out for e-mails and Facebook posts for information regarding future COP walks. We would love to see you there!

Greg SileoPresident

President’s Message

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By Hap Duffey

fter 11 months of planning, fundraising and construc-tion, the new and improved Doda Memorial Plaza has

been completed. The centerpiece is the large bronze plaque which commemorates the many accomplishments of both Shirley and Victor Doda, Sr. The plaque is mounted on a pink and white Precambrian (>540 million year old) marble boulder and surrounded by a circle of river rocks.

More than 100 residents and local businesses contributed a total of $14,000 to make the creation of this monument possible. Many people don’t realize that Latrobe Park is pri-marily maintained and improved through the efforts of com-munity volunteers rather than by the City government.

The effort to rebuild the Doda Memorial was an all-volun-teer effort. The following individuals generously donated a great deal of their time and effort in order to guarantee the project’s success.

Special recognition goes to: Kevin Gaughan, the landscape architect who drew up the

engineering plan for the memorial, and who oversaw its ac-

tual construction by Blue Sky (contractor);WllJovel’sfirmwhichprovidedtheartist’srenderingof

theoveralldesignofthememorial.Inaddition,Willcom-pletedandfiledtheapplicationforthe“RightofEntry”per-mit from Baltimore City;

Mission accomplished

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SafetyChairman: Greg SileoContact: Safety@mylocustpoint.orgThe Safety Committee maintains an open dialogue with the Baltimore City Police Department and organizes the Citizens on Patrol (COP) walks. The COP walks in Locust Point are held the third Wednesday of themonthat7p.m.whenweatherisagreeable.Ifyouarehavingprob-lems in your area with illegal dumping trash, drug activity, vandalism, etc., please contact the committee and the walkers will address your area on one of their upcoming walks. Better yet, please join the walkers to point out specific problems and address your issues directly with a police officer. Monthly email reminders are sent out with the meeting spot for the upcoming walk.

MembershipChairman: Laura McCoyContact: Membership@mylocustpoint.orgThe Membership Commitee keeps track of all paid members of the LPCAandsellsmembershipsat thegeneralmeetings.Cost is$5PERPERSON.YoumustbeaLocustPointresident,notjustapropertyowner,to be eligible for membership. Please be advised that you are not eligible to vote for any motions unless you are a dues-paying member.

CommunicationChairman: Ginny RajnesContact: Communication@mylocustpoint.orgThe Communications Committee oversees the design and content of the newsletter and website. The newsletter is published bi-monthly. Community members are welcome to submit information on events and items of interest for To The Point or the LPCA website. The deadline for ads and editorial content for the newsletter is now the 15th of the month preceding publication. Website ads and content can be submitted at any time.Ifyouwould like tosubmitanythingfor thenewsletteror ifyouwould like something posted on the LPCA website, please contact the committee.

Design ReviewChairman: Will Jovel Contact: Designreview@mylocustpoint.orgTheDesignReview committee reviews all of the plans for individualproperty improvements or proposed property subdivisions and monitors the projects to make sure property owners are complying with Baltimore City law and zoning codes. The city recommends that any major addi-tions to individual properties or proposed property subdivisions be sub-mittedtothecommunityassociationpriortoanypublichearings.Itisthepolicy of the LPCA to request a postponement of any hearing for an applicant that has not first notified the LPCA Board of Directors and presented plans to the Board. Please submit plans to LPCA P.O. Box 27097, Baltimore, MD 21230.

SocialChairman:Shannon KeenyContact: Social@mylocustpoint.orgThe social commitee plans and coordinates all of the social events sponsored by the LPCA, including the annual yard sale, festival and holiday party.

Dog ParkChairman: Meg KellyContact: locustpointdogpark@yahoo.com The Dog Park committee is responsible for the overall cleaning and maintenance of the dog park and enforcing the park rules and etiquette. Members also organize frequent fundraisers, such as Yappy Hours at local bars and restaurants to cover maintenance costs for the park.

CommitteesParks and BeautificationChairman:Cheryl DuffeyContact: Parksandbeautification@mylocustpoint.orgThe Parks and Beautification Committee is responsible for planning and organizing beautification projects in Latrobe Park and around the neigh-borhood. Projects in the past have included bulb, tree and flower plantings in the park and corner planters along Fort Avenue. This committee is also responsible for organizing neighborhood cleanups and educating neigh-bors about proper trash disposal and the city’s recycling program.

Nominations and ElectionsChairman: Activated during election periodsChairman: Activated during election periodsTheNominations andElections committee is responsible for recruitingeligible candidates and organizing elections every 2 years for the LPCA Board and Officers or as vacancies arise.

Important Contact InformationMaryland State Senate

Senator Bill Ferguson, District 46, Baltimore CityMiller Senate Office Building, 2 West Wing, 11 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 841-3600/(301) 858-3600bill.ferguson@senate.state.md.us

Maryland House of Delegates

Brooke Lierman, District 46, Baltimore CityHouseOfficeBuilding,Room311

(410) 841-3319 or 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3319 (toll free)brooke.lierman@house.state.md.us

Luke Clippinger, District 46, Baltimore CityHouseOfficeBuilding,Room350

(410) 841-3303 or 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3303 (toll free)luke.clippinger@house.state.md.us

Peter A. Hammen, District 46, Baltimore City HouseOfficeBuilding,Room241

(410) 841-3772 or 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3772 (toll free)peter.hammen@house.state.md.us

Baltimore City OfficialsMayorStephanieRawlings-Blake

CityHall,Room250,100N.HollidaySt.,Baltimore,MD21202(410) 396-3835

mayor@baltimorecity.gov

Council Pres. Bernard C. YoungCityHall,Rm400,100N.HollidaySt.Baltimore,MD21202

(410) 396-4804 CouncilPresident@baltimorecitycity.gov

Community Liason Liam Davis: Liam.Davis@baltimorecity.gov

CouncilmanEricT.CostelloRoom527,CityHall,100N.HolidaySt.BaltimoreMD21202

410-396-4816Eric.Costello@baltimorecity.gov

Mayor’sOfficeofNeighborhoods100NorthHollidayStreet,Room250,Baltimore,MD21202

Phone: 410-396-4735Mr.LinzyJackson,III

Linzy JacksonLiaison,SouthernNeighborhoods,YouthandEducationSpecialist

linzy.jackson@baltimorecity.gov443-984-2561

Baltimore City PoliceMajorIanDombroski,SouthernDistrictPoliceCommander

410-396-2499SouthernDistrictPoliceNeighborhoodServiceUnit,10CherryHillRd.

Officer Kevin Vaught, 410 -396-2170Kevin.vaught@baltimorepolice.org

Sanitation Enforcement (for occupied properties that have trash or high grass and

weeds that violates the city code)EricBooker,SanitationEnforcementOfficer

410-396-4170

Department of TransportationTiaWaddy,TransportationCommunityRelationsCoordinator

tia.waddy@baltimorecity.gov

Liquor License BoardTom Ward, Charman

231E.BaltimoreSt.6thFloor,Baltimore,MD21202(410)396-4380•Fax:(410)396-4382

After 4:30: (410) 545-6360

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How is your newsletter delivery? We want to make sure every person on every block

receives the newsletter in a timely manner. If you have any trouble with delivery, please email us at

contacts@mylocustpoint.org.

LPCA Board of DirectorsPresident: Greg Sileo

Vice President: Terry Hickey

Corresponding Secretary: Ginny Rajnes

Recording Secretary: Justin Grossman

Treasurer: Laura McCoy

Board of Directors:Caroline Baker Matt FarcoskyWill Jovel Shannon KeenyJamie Kelly Monica OttDamian O’Connor Caitlin ReganJohn Shea Harry Steinfelt

Contact us:Locust Point Civic AssociationP.O. Box 27097(443) 987-6468www.mylocustpoint.org

To join the LPCA neighborhood email list, please send an email to contacts@mylocustpoint.org

Trash and Recycling:Trash pick up is every Wednesday. Baltimore City law requires

that all residences have durable trash cans with tight fitting lids. Residences are limited to two 32-gallon trash cans each.Trashmust be put out in cans.

Recycling pick up is every Friday. There is no need to sort recyclables into separate bins and an unlimited amount of recy-clables is allowed.

Locust Point Civic AssociationBusiness Partner

Spotlight

MAIF

TheMarylandAuto InsuranceFund (“MAIF”) isexcited to announce that its new home is right here inLocustPoint.ItrelocateditsheadquartersfromAnnapolis over the Independence Day weekend,andofficiallyopeneditsdoorsforbusinessintheBanner Building at the former Phillips Seafood site on July 6th.MAIF CEOMark D.McCurdynoted that “the vibrant new business atmospherecombined with old south Baltimore neighborhood charm made Locust Point a great place to relo-cate.”MAIF’s225 insurance industryprofession-als applauded the site’s convenient highway access, on-site parking, and wealth of neighborhood ame-nities.MAIFrecognizestheimportanceofsupport-ing the Locust Point community and embraces the opportunity to join the LPCA Business Partnership Program.

Calling all volunteers!We are still looking for volunteers to help

at the LoCust Point FestivaL on saturday september 12

throughout the day.

if you have a few hours to spare, we need your help.

www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0544acab2ca2fe3-sign

For more information about our annual festival, contact social@mylocustpoint.org.

Hope to see you there!

WELCOME BACK FISH HAWKS!FSK began another exciting school year on August 31st and we hitting the ground running.

WELCOME Principal Dunn!FSK has a new Principal this year, Kelli Dunn. Principal Dunn comes to FSK with nearly 20 years of educational experience. We’re excited for Principal Dunn to bring her teacher development skills and

classroom instruction expertise to FSK. Please welcome Principal Dunn and be there as a resource as she transitions into our school.

THANK YOU Mr. French!FSK family and the LP community would like to thank Mr. French for his tireless efforts and leadership. Mr. French helped close out the year on a very positive note and helped keep everything moving forward over the summer.

Locust Point FestivalFSK will again be running the Kids Zone as part of the LP Festival on September 12th. Please volunteer at http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/786467066093 . All proceeds go to supporting the school.

FSK Teacher Wellness CenterFSKwouldalsoliketosendoutaHUGETHANKYOUto the War Horse Foundation and the FX Wellness Center for the fantastic new work out facility. Yet another great addition to the school that will kick-start a climate of healthy living.

FSK PTOThank you to the PTO for its continued support and effort. We’re always looking for new ideas and new members so please come out for one of our monthly meetings – 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM FSK Cafeteria. We say a special THANKYOUforeveryone’seffortsandtime.

HARRIS TEETER VIC CARDSA Special Thank you to all of the folks who have linked theirHTVICCardstoFSK.Simplybydoingyourshopping, you’re helping. Last school year we raised $5700 for FSK!!

Current Membership MetricsAs of 8.21.15Cards linked – 252$$ earned - $85.00PLEASELINKYOURHARRISTEETERVICCARDSTOFSK–EmailJohnShea(jjrs10132007@gmail.com)for assistance or link to school 1514 at your local Harris Teeter. IT’S A FREE AND SIMPLE WAY TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR COMMUNITY!

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Francis Scott Key School

By Hap Duffey

n September, the nationally acclaimed nonprofit “ReadingPartners”StudentTutoringProgramwillbeginitssecondyearat Francis Scott Key School here in Locust Point. The orga-

nization recruits and trains community volunteers to work during the academic year with an elementary school student who is read-ing below grade level. The tutor works one-on-one with his or her assigned student for 45 minute sessions once or twice a week us-ing structured, evidence-based lesson plans. Volunteer sessions are available between 9 AM and 5 PM, Mondays through Thursdays. The lesson plans are easy to follow, and are enjoyable for both the student and the tutor. More information is available at www.readingpartners.org.Ifyouhaveanhourtospareeachweekandwould like to participate in a program that has been proven to help students catch up in their reading skills, please consider signing up withReadingPartnersandworkingwithourcommunityschool.

Reading Partners at FSK

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by Cheryl Duffey

hese pictures, taken in the early morning here in our neighborhood, re-mindmeof thebenefitsofbeautybeyondbringingsmiles toour facesand in our hearts.

Did you know that every tree we plant provides nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year? Two mature trees can provide enough oxygen for a family of four.Everypieceoftrashwepickupandpreventfromflowingintotheharborand

bayreduces"marinedebris",whichiswhat theEPAcalls trash inestuaries.When trash is not recycled or properly disposed of on land, it can become ma-rine debris. For example, trash in the streets can wash into sewers, storm drains,

or inland rivers and streams when it rains and can be car-ried to oceans and coastal waters.

So, enjoying life in Locust Point can be more beautiful and healthier for us all if we, as a community, take the ex-tra time to pull weeds, pick up street trash and debris, and plant more flowers andtrees.

The Beautiful Neighborhood of Locust Point

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By Damian O’Connor

common question from visitors to the Harbor area is: “Whatarethosebiggreyboats?”ThelargegreyboatsareROROs(RollOn/RollOff-shipsdesigned tocarrywheeledand tracked vehicles), usually loaded via the ship’s ramps.

TheROROshandlecargowhichcan’tbestackedandmaybeofdifferent heights. They are mostly used for moving military equip-ment.TheseshipsbelongtotheNavyandwereheavilyinvolvedinthePersianGulfWarin1990.Theyare“layberthed“hereinBaltimore,classedasROS(ReducedOperatingStatus)butcanbeactivated for duty in days, with crews sent in by helicopter. SixROROs are berthed in pairs at three spots in theHarbor.

TheUSNSGordonandUSNSGillilandaremooredacrossfromFt. McHenry on the Canton side of the Harbor and can be seen from the Fort grounds and Seawall path. They are both Gordon classROS-4)andpartoftheMilitarySealiftCommand.FromtheLocust Point side of the Harbor, the roll on, roll off ramps on each ship can be seen. The MV Cape Washington and MV Cape Wrath are Cape W class ships and also part of the MLS Atlantic Surge

Force,ROS-5status.TheyareberthedintheHarborneartheBal-timoreSunPrintingbuildingandcanalsobeseenfromI-95.The twoROROsclosest toLocustPointare theSSDenebola

and the SS Antares which are berthed behind Silo Point and to the rightof theUnderArmourcomplex.TheyareAlgolclass,ROS-10. A ship of this type can transport up to 700 military vehicles including tanks, trucks, helicopters, troops and supplies. Their top travel speed of 33 knots makes them some of the fastest cargo ships in the world. The 8 Algol ships transported 14% of the cargo delivered to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War in 1990.IftheROROsarethebiggestshipsintheHarbor,thesmallest

vessels can also be found. The Canton Kayak Club maintains a piernexttotheUnderArmourcomplexwheresomeoftheirkay-aks are stored. The pier is locked to the public, but kayakers can access their boats and be out in the Harbor in minutes. Some of the area’s Dragon Boats are also stored here.

On the Water in LP : ROROs and Kayaks

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ROROs - RollOn/RollOff- ships

The Canton Kayak Club kayaks

Locust Point Civic Association Newsletter Advertising Information

The Locust Point Civic Association distributes to over 1500 households and places newsletters in a number of businesses in Locust Point. Your ad will not only help advertise your business to Locust Point residents---it will also help the civic association with the work they do. Thanks in advance for your support.

Checks should be made payable to Locust Point Civic Association. Send payments to: LPCA, P.O. Box 27097, Baltimore, MD 21230. Advertising deadlines are the 15th of each month. PDF formats are preferred but JPEGs and TIFFs are acceptable. Please email John Basiago at communication@mylocustpoint.org for more information.

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Activities

Rec Center Sweat in the City fitness class (adults) - Mondays 7:00pm Boot Camp (adults) - Wednesdays and Fridays 5:30am After School program (ages 5-13) Monday-Friday 3:00pm - 5:30pm Soccer Shots (ages 2-8) Wednesdays 10:00am - 11:00am Ifanyoneisinterestedindoinganychildren'sprograminthemornings, please contact the recreation center.

Locust Point FestivalAnnual LPCA Festival Sat., Sept. 12, 2015 in Latrobe Park from 11 am - 6 pmFood - Beer - Music - Family Activities Games – Vendors

Festival Band Lineup This year we are pleased to announce the following musical performances:

12:00 p.m. Opening Star Spangled Banner 12-1:00 p.m. Sac Au Lait 1:20-2:20 p.m. SchoolofRock2:40-3:40 p.m.Brushfire4-5:00 p.m. Black Falls5:30-6:30 p.m.TheEvokatones

Calling all volunteers!Wearestilllookingforvolunteerstohelpthroughouttheday.Ifyou have a few hours to spare, we need your help. www.signup-genius.com/go/20f0544acab2ca2fe3-signFor more information about our annual festival, contact social@mylocustpoint.org. Hope to see you there!

Fort McHenrySEPTEMBER 11-13 DEFENDER'S DAY WEEKENDThe extravaganza includes War of 1812 living history demonstra-tions,parades,militarybands,fireworksandmuchmore!Enjoyalivinghistory,cookingdemonstrations,musketfirings,adressparade, author readings, the raising of huge Star-Spangled Banner flagandmuchmore.CityofficialsandstatedignitarieswillspeakandtheU.S.ArmyFieldBandandSoldiers’Choruswillgiveagreatpatrioticconcertbeforethe20-minutefireworksshow!

SEPTEMBER 12th - 5:00-9:00 P.M. - STAR-SPANGLED RECEPTIONFeaturing a delicious buffet and desserts from Atlantic Caterers plusdelectablesandrefreshmentsfromRyleigh'sOysters,Heavy

SeasBeerandAtlanticWines.EnjoytheFriends’receptionunder the tent in the shadow of the evening’s public program beginningat6:30P.M.,whichwillfeatureaconcertbytheU.S.ArmyFieldBandandSoldiers’Chorus,musketfiringdemonstra-tionsandaspectacularfireworksshow!AllInclusiveTickets:$75 adults | $15 children 17 and under | Casual Attire. Tickets are available from http://www.friendsoffortmchenry.org

BMIGrandparents Day – Sunday, September 13 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Grandparents can take a free trip down memory lane and ex-plore the industries of days past, from airplane manufacturing to garment making and canning to printing. Free admission for grandparents.

Neighborhood Night – Tuesday, September 15 – 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Looking to stretch your legs in Locust Point? Our Baltimore City neighbors are invited for a free evening of old-fashioned games, hands-on activities, and exploration of select galleries. Free event.

Waterfront Crab Feast – Thursday, September 17 – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.Back by popular demand! Join us for an old-fashioned Maryland crab feast in our waterfront pavilion featuring all-you-can-eat #1 crabs,open-pitbeef,beerandwine,musicandfun.Cost:BMImembers: $75 / non-members: $85 / table of 10: $750 Advance tickets are required.

The Band That Wouldn’t Die – Tuesday, October 20 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Academy Award winner Barry Levinson’s extraordinary docu-mentarytellsthestoryofBaltimore’sMarchingRavens,abandthathassupportedthreeseparatefootballfranchises.Thefilmtakes us from the controversial relocation of the Colts franchise throughthearrivaloftheRavens.Adiscussionwithlongtimeband president John Ziemann follows. Free event with popcorn, beer, and soft drinks available for purchase.

Free Fall Baltimore – Saturday, October 24 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.IncooperationwiththeBaltimoreOfficeofPromotion&theArts,theBMIispleasedtoofferfreeadmissionalldaylong.Visitors of all ages are invited to play, create, and invent with Fab Lab, a digital fabrication lab that brings the fun with electrifying interactive activities. Free admission.

BMI Farmers’ Market – Saturdays through October 31 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.TheBMIFarmers’Marketoffersaconvenientplacetopurchasefresh local foods and buy artisan items not available in stores. We also offer a changing schedule of live music, family-friendly activities, and community-interest vendors.

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Then and Now : 1400 Fort AveBy Damian O’Connor

The 1400 block of Fort Avenue in 1904. This picture was taken in the winter but the shiny white areas are the scrubbed marble steps, not snowdrifts. There is a store in the last building on the right. The road appears to be unpaved but there are streetcar tracksinview.Thefirehouseistotheleftandinthebackground.

The 1400 block of Fort Avenue in 2015. This block of Fort Avenue still has marble steps at each house but they aren’t as sparkly white as they were 111 years ago. Some of the brick fronts have been covered with formstone but the windows and doors look much the same. The 1904 Locust Point residents would have loved to have one of those window air conditioners.

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Doda Memorialcontinued from page 1

MattFarcosky,LPCAboardmember,handledthedifficultliability insurance issues, as stipulated by the City, for both Blue Sky and the LPCA Board;JonLamb, owner of “LambAwards&EngravingCo.,”

which manufactured the distinctive bronze plaque for the Doda Memorial.

TheLPCABOARDenthusiasticallysupportedandmadeaverysignificantfinancialcontributiontowardthisimportantproject.

Whereas the original wooden memorial dedicated to Vic-tor Doda, Sr. in the 1980’s had a limited lifespan, the new memorial will last, maintenance free, for many generations. Thank you to everyone who helped make all this possible. The Doda Plaza is a very special and attractive addition to our beautiful park.

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