1 2nd Quarter 2013 www.Jungle-Terrace.org In 2006, Tom Killian developed a JTCA Art Committee to acquire an art creation for Jun- gle Terrace. The City’s Art Director facilitat- ed at two JTCA meetings. We did a “Call for Artists” locally, regionally, and nationally. The Committee and Membership continued to refine the applications, ultimately choosing “ENTWINED” by local sculptor Robbie Robins. The location was to be on 22 nd Ave. North by Azalea Middle School. In 2007, our Art Grant Application with the City was NOT awarded. In 2009, led by Dr. Ed, JTCA applied again. Due to politics, it was not awarded a 2 nd time, even with Herb Polson’s help keeping the grant amounts at $25,000 after total dollars were cut by 60%. By 2011, sidewalks around Jungle Lake were com- plete and a new location for “ENTWINED” was envi- sioned by the lake, dog park, and confluence of 3 side- walks. Thanks to the patience of Sculptor Robbie Robins and his generous $10,500 in-kind donation, and the persistence of JTCA, the grant was awarded, then approved by City Council. Then by the Art Committee, plus the Gifts to City Committee. What began in 2006, and re-re-began in August of 2011 is now complete in March of 2013 – the Crown- ing Jewel in the “Crown Jewel” of city parks. Thank you Robbie Robins, thank you City of St. Pete, and Thank You to all JTCA Volunteers who participated and persevered in creating this wonderful addition to WFP and Jungle Terrace. (Connued on page 2) Jungle Terrace Civic Association Our Next JTCA Meeting is Monday, April 15, 2013 Social 6:45 p.m.—Meeting 7:00 p.m. 7891 26th Avenue North “ENTWINED” Sculpture Entwined Photo next page 40Th Ave N 66th St. N. Boca Ciega Bay 22nd Ave N JTCA Awards Council of Neighborhood Associations 2013 Newsletter of the Year Award 2004 City Beautification Award 2010 Mayor's Neighborhood Award 2012 ENTWINED Sculpture 2013 Green Thumb Festival, April 27 & 28, 9am - 4pm "Sculptor Robbie Robins and Dr. Ed with ENTWINED"
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1 2nd Quarter 2013 www.Jungle-Terrace.org
In 2006, Tom Killian developed a JTCA Art
Committee to acquire an art creation for Jun-
gle Terrace. The City’s Art Director facilitat-
ed at two JTCA meetings. We did a “Call for
Artists” locally, regionally, and nationally.
The Committee and Membership continued to
refine the applications, ultimately choosing
“ENTWINED” by local sculptor Robbie
Robins.
The location was to be on 22nd Ave. North by
Azalea Middle School. In 2007, our Art Grant
Application with the City was NOT awarded.
In 2009, led by Dr. Ed, JTCA applied again. Due to
politics, it was not awarded a 2nd time, even with
Herb Polson’s help keeping the grant amounts at
$25,000 after total dollars were cut by 60%.
By 2011, sidewalks around Jungle Lake were com-
plete and a new location for “ENTWINED” was envi-
sioned by the lake, dog park, and confluence of 3 side-
walks. Thanks to the patience of Sculptor Robbie
Robins and his generous $10,500 in-kind donation,
and the persistence of JTCA, the grant was awarded,
then approved by City Council. Then by the Art
Committee, plus the Gifts to City Committee.
What began in 2006, and re-re-began in August of
2011 is now complete in March of 2013 – the Crown-
ing Jewel in the “Crown Jewel” of city parks. Thank
you Robbie Robins, thank you City of St. Pete, and
Thank You to all JTCA Volunteers who participated
and persevered in creating this wonderful addition to
WFP and Jungle Terrace.
(Continued on page 2)
Jungle Terrace Civic Association
Our Next JTCA Meeting is
Monday, April 15, 2013
Social 6:45 p.m.—Meeting 7:00 p.m.
7891 26th Avenue North
“ENTWINED”
Sculpture
Entwined Photo next page
40Th Ave N
66th
St.
N.
Boca
Cie
ga B
ay
22nd Ave N
JTCA Awards Council of Neighborhood Associations 2013
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The meeting was held at the Walter Fuller Recrea-tion Center and was called to order and began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Dr. Ed Carlson.
Officer John Phifer reported on an auto theft and burglary at the mall, three residential burglaries and two robberies. He reminded residents to not leave keys in cars and continue to be aware of their surroundings.
Elections of the 2013 officers was held, with Dr. Carlson remaining JTCA President, John Sweeny, VP, Treasurer, Jill Silverstein, Sharon and Pete Brown, joint Secretaries, Bob Miller, Newsletter and Linda Mouriski, Tech/Data. JTCA Board of Directors Susan Buckley, Eileen Dardis, Roland Martens, Yaro Markewycz and Richard Mere-dith.
Mac Tennant, from Access Reverse Mortgages, was the evening’s speaker. He explained several ways that reverse mortgages could benefit people who are at least 62 years of age or older. Though reverse mortgages have, at times, gotten some neg-ative press, Mr. Tennant was able to clear up and correct the misinformation as he answered ques-tions and left follow up information for meeting
attendees.
The concrete base of the sculpture, “Entwined”, has been installed and Dr. Carlson expects that the actual sculpture will be in place sometime in March.
Susan Buckley spoke about the JTCA annual East-er Egg hunt. It will be held on Saturday, March 30th
at 9:30am for children “tots” through nine years old. Susan has asked for volunteers to help with the event. Eileen Dardis will get a permit and as-sist with arrangements.
JTCA has installed two more gardens near the baseball complex. Roland Martens discussed “Adopt a Mile” on the Pinellas Trail. Dr. Carlson felt that the Boy Scouts might help out. The ques-tion posed was, does JTCA want to commit to this project?
The city is getting more assertive in dealing with Snipe Signs that continue to pop up through the JTCA area.
Dr. Carlson presented the current status of the proposed bike path through Walter Fuller Park. Though the city and the association are still ex-changing ideas, the current city plans are still un-acceptable to the association. JTCA members at the meeting felt that even having a path that took up additional permeable green space, was unnec-essary and not in line with the parks long term ap-proved plan.
There was no old or new business. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm. +++
“The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!”
“To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target ”
Hello, All! I invite you to come in for a tour. Find out about the wonderful services that are available for free at your neighborhood library.
April is full of fun and excitement. The month starts off with Jazz in the Stacks on Thursday, April 4th 7pm. Come over to the library to hear the Brazlilian sounds of O Som Do Jazz. This event is paid for by our Friends of the Library group.
Thursday, April 18th from 12:00- 1:30, award winning poet and novelist, Enid Shomer, will speak about her new novel The Twelve Rooms of the Nile.
The SPC Relay for Life will come back to the SP/G Campus this year from Friday, April 19th 6pm - Saturday, April 20th at 12pm. Help us raise money and awareness in this all night fun fest.
Finally, we will host our Muslim Journeys: Poetry for the Soul program on Thursday April 25th 12:30p-1:30p. Learn about common misconcep-tions regarding Islam and hear some wonderful works by famous Muslim poets. +++
Walter Fuller Center News Walter Fuller Center is gearing up for very busy Spring and Summer Seasons. The much anticipat-ed Green Thumb Festival occurs on April 27th and 28th, offering free educational and entertaining features. You come see the award winning Flower Show located in the gym. Walter Fuller's four ten-nis courts are available daily and the Walter Fuller Pool opens Memorial Day weekend. Our Elemen-tary and Middle School Summer Camps begin on June 10th, and conclude on August 16th. Registration for our camps will begin for City Residents on May 4, 2013. Please join in the summer fun. Call us at anytime for further infor-mation (893-7443) or visit our web site at: stpeteparksrec.org. +++
Tyrone Mall Cinema Option is Kept Alive
Simon Property, the owner of Tyrone Square Mall,
received another 3 years to consider building a movie
theater at the mall. The company submitted a modi-
fied plan to the City. The city approved the 44,000
sq. ft. building in the northwest corner of the parking
in Walter Fuller Park Looking for a way to get in shape and have fun? Do you hate going to the gym? Be In Tip Top Shape -
B.I.T.T.S. - Fitness Training is your answer. B.I.T.T.S. is a fitness group uses Walter Fuller Park as a meeting point to use the wonderful outdoors to
get in shape. Now in our 4th year, we love every minute of getting people healthy while having fun. B.I.T.T.S. boot camp is working out before the sun comes up at 5:30am, and is also there for classes at
5:30pm. So easy! Join us for total-body exercise with cardio, calisthenics, light-weight training and tons of core work. Meeting the needs for all participants is our key to success!! We have experienced athletes
AND people just getting back into a healthy routine, plus first-timers! Check us out at
www.BITTSFITNESS.webs.com for more information, or come try a session for yourself for
FREE! We are in the neighborhood and would love to have you join us. . +++
I just updated my website with a new Market Insider tab that will show you real estate trends in any zip code in our local
community, school info and even let you compare two different neighborhoods! This will help you and all of your friends that want to get to know our real estate market—especially those thinking about buying or selling. As always, if you need help
interpreting any of this data, I’m here to help!
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WE HAVE MORE BUYERS THAN HOMES TO SELL!
THANK YOU to the 105 families who already renewed their membership for 2013. As of April 2nd, 30 families have also included donations with their renewal. In alphabetical order they are:
Monica Abbott, Neil & Cindy Adams, Patricia Amos, Robert and Dawn Aylesworth, Azalea Youth Soccer League, Al Bartolotta, Amy Bond, Dr. Dewey L. Bracey,
Ms Patricia Brown, Rich & Sue Cupan, Linda & Richard Dawson, Jim and Jimmie Day, Jackie and Tim Dixon, Peter & Susan Fitzgerald, Tom Killian, Walter & Shirley Lehnert,
Lou & Arlene LeVine, Yaro Markewycz, Orlando and Bonnie Martinez, Donna M. Mitchell, Shirley Stein, Malcolm Moomey & Ruth Sterling, Sue Pierce,
Kevin & Christina Reardon, Roger & Pattie Remy, David & Teddi Robbins, Dick Stanley, Anita Stelljes, Ian & Jane Templeton, Robert & Marie Turner,
Bill & Ellie White, Anonymous $500
Thank you for your support. Remember you can donate any time at www.Jungle-Terrace.org using PayPal or by mailing a check. Please act now to send 2013 dues, and please ask your neighbors to join
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