Summerville Post - October 2009

Summerville Post Volume 33, No. 3

Autumn 2009

The Newsletter of the Summerville Neighborhood Association

Welcome to the 32nd Annual Tour of Homes Sponsored by

October 23 through 25, 2009 www.summervilleaugusta.org

Tour of Homes Itinerary 2009 SNA Board of Directors President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Neal, Jr. Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stuart Rayburn Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathleen Barnhart Tour Of Homes Co-Chairs:

Public Relations & Hospitality. . . . . Lisa McCollum

Financial and Advertising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Meredith Newman and Stuart Rayburn Signs and Post/Tour Program Editor. . . . . . . . Joe Neal, Jr. Membership:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy King Historic Preservation Liaisons:. . . . . . . Bill O’Quinn and

Adelle Dennis New Neighbor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Dennis Hickman Park/Appleby Library Liaisons: . . . Rob Dennis

Friday evening Oct. 23, 2009: SNA Tour Kick-off Party at Partridge Inn 7 to 11 o’clock pm Candlelight Tour of Homes, 7 to 9 o’clock pm Stop #2 The Plummer Home at 2605 Walton Way Stop #4 The Lorenti Home at 2406 Williams St. Stop #5 The Lambeth Home and Studio at 1545 Whitney St. Stop #6 The Benjamin Home at 2619 Raymond Ave.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, 12 to 5 o’clock pm and Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, 1 to 5 o’clock pm: Stop #1 Tour Headquarters – ASU Maxwell Alumni House, corner of McDowell and Katherine St. Stop # 2 The Plummer Home at 2605 Walton Way Stop # 3 The Pursley Home at 2561 Henry St. Stop # 4 The Lorenti Home at 2406 Williams St. Stop # 5 The Lambeth Home at 1545 Whitney St. Stop # 6 The Benjamin Home at 2619 Raymond Ave. Stop # 7 The Brittingham Home at 1121 Monte Sano Ave.

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Letter From the President Joe Neal, Jr., 2009 Summerville Neighborhood Association President Dear Families, Friends, and Neighbors,

gracious hospitality, this Tour would not be possible.

Welcome to the 32nd annual Summerville Tour of Homes, a veritable heritage and history Tour of Augusta’s oldest and most prestigious homes. I am honored to call Summerville home and to serve as the President of our neighborhood association.

I would like to personally thank and publicly recognize the hard work of our 2009 Summerville Tour of Homes Committee: Lisa McCollum, Meredith Newman and our Treasurer, Stuart Rayburn, all of whom have worked tirelessly to put this year’s Tour of Homes together. We also thank our many Tour Sponsors who advertised in the Autumn edition of the Summerville Post, Claffey Printing, and Mike Brown, who once again has stepped up to contribute to the public knowledge of architectural styles on display in this year’s Tour.

Summerville, the most architecturally significant and eclectic of all neighborhoods, is the jewel of Augusta. She is a quaint village of homes filled with charm and character, where families know each other, know each other’s kids, and know each other’s pets (especially our dog Jack). Summerville is where generations of Augustans have grown up, called home, or returned home to invest in the restoration of grand estates or quaint cottages. Summerville is a community of residents, ranging from artists to businessmen, doctors to lawyers, from Fairmont style mansions to Craftsman style bungalows.

Like many of us, I grew up in Summerville and have called it home most of my life, having lived in and been a part of restorations of early 20th century homes at 919 Heard Ave, 2232 McDowell St., 1323 Glenn Ave., and 2240 Kings Way. Serendipity and sentimentality abound in old homes, from the excitement and mystery of finding old coins and bottles hidden under a step in my father’s home on McDowell St. to a fleeting glimpse of 1920’s life while listening to Django Rhinehart in our home on Kings Way. So, it is with great fanfare, pride, and excitement that the Summerville Neighborhood Association Board of Directors presents to you, Friday October 23 through Sunday October 25, 2009, six delightful and historic houses on this year’s Tour – the homes of Brian and Lori Brittingham, George and Brigid Pursley, Randy Lambeth, Scott and Angie Benjamin, Mark and Sharon Lorenti, and Thane Plummer & Almira Vazdarjanova. The SNA Board is very grateful to these generous and hardworking homeowners, for without their

We are very excited this year to revive the romantic “Candle Light Tour” of homes, as well as a Summerville Tour kick-off party at the Partridge Inn, on Friday evening.

I would like to tip my hat to my predecessor, Mrs. Ginger Nicholson, who served our neighborhood honorably as vice president and president for several years prior to her resignation in July of this year.

Ginger, we appreciate all that you did for your neighborhood, and thank you so much for your service to your community.

I can assure you all that the Summerville torch has been passed, is in good hands, and we are ready to light the way to a brighter future for our neighborhood. SNA’s crime fighting efforts in the past year have resulted in the recruitment of approximately 50 block captain volunteers, and 40 Crime Watch signs have been installed by the Sheriff ’s Department after our successful April crime watch meeting. Active involvement of our residents has made a positive impact – the number of crimes has reduced and captured offenders have been brought to justice with the help of our DA and Judges.

SNA needs active involvement on our Board and committees to continue to make a positive impact in our neighborhood.

Please call me at 706-829-6229 or a Board member if you are interested in serving on a Board committee next year.

There is an opportunity for service with SNA for anyone interested in active involvement. Fall elections will be held at our November meeting at the Partridge Inn, where there will be a cash bar and finger foods. Please attend and let your voice be heard! 2010 is going to be a great year for expanding the SNA membership, hosting social parties and charitable events, keeping up the “good fight” against crime, and improving the SNA website.

Until then, welcome to Summerville and have Fun on the Tour!

Joe Neal, Jr., President, SNA

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Neighborhood Tour Kick-off Party A Kick-off Party will be held at the Partridge Inn on Friday, October 23, in the Summerville Room if completed at that time, or in the Ballroom. A cash bar will be set up and finger foods and appetizers will be provided by the Hotel. The hours will be 7 pm to 11 pm.

One Complimentary Drink Coupon will be given to each guest participating in the Night Tour, not to exceed 100 coupons.

SNA Fall General Meeting and Elections November 19, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m – Partridge Inn SNA will hold its general meeting and will elect officers and a new board for a two year term beginning in 2010. Please attend and show your support for your neighborhood organization. We will have a cash bar and finger foods available.

If you are interested in serving on the board or on a board committee, and being actively involved in SNA, please call our President, Joe Neal, Jr., at 706-829-6229 before the General Meeting.

Past SNA Presidents and Tour of Homes Chairmen SNA, which was founded in the fall of 1976, has provided leadership and funds for our community over the years. Our purpose, as stated in our by-laws, is to help “enhance and protect the value, quality and charm of Summerville.” Below is a list of the former Presidents and Tour Chairs beginning in 1977.

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President Tour of Homes Chairman Gene Gibson Jan Hudson Gene Gibson Margaret Dunstan Tom Sutherland Carol Sheppard Tom Sutherland Margo Stringfield Tom Huggins Margo Stringfield Tom Huggins Luci Johnson Byrd Warlick Julie Badger Byrd Warlick Tricia Cranford Brian Haltermann Sue Alexanderson Brian Haltermann Sue Alexanderson and Margaret Durant Jim Bennett Elly Mahoney and Helen McGinnis Jim Bennett Irene Tantillo and Margaret Dunstant Walt Alexanderson Irene Tantillo and Margaret Dunstan Walt Alexanderson Derek and Terry Snead Derek Snead Donna Whaley and Karen Brucker Derek Snead Derek Snead Robin Krauss Marsha Shaler and Beverly Howard Robin Krauss Marsha Shaler and Beverly Howard Richard Dunstan Deedee Bell and Teresa Hoehn Richard Dunstan Margaret Dunstant and Margaret Tyson Ted Clarkson Nikki Nance and Sue Alexanderson Rob Mauldin Mary Hill Gary and Martha Rowell Stewart Flanagin Peggy Kelly, Mary Garner-Merz, Ellen Pruitt, Gretchen Sanders Sandra Blackwood Mary Garner-Merz and Emmie Ward Sandra Blackwood Marjorie Kilchenstein and Cheryl Grace Cheryl Grace Kim Dorr and Donna Whaley Lara Plocha Kim Dorr David Moretz Ginger Nicholson and Jean Lenderman Stewart Flanagin Stewart Flanagin Stewart Flanagin John Garrard Ginger Nicholson Stefanie Reed Joe Neal, Jr. Lisa McCollum and Meredith Newman

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Stop # 1– Tour Headquarters

The ASU Maxwell House Alumni Center 2339 McDowell Street

This high style example of Colonial Revival architecture was built as the home of Robert Jefferson Maxwell and his wife Vivian in 1917.

The home was one of the last designs completed

by H.T.E. Wendell, a prolif ic architect in Augusta from 1908-1918…

The Maxwell family have long been generous benefactors of Augusta State University. Their estate left the home to the school in 1972.

Renovations were begun in the early 1990's, only to be halted by the discovery of lead paint, subsequent law suits, and inflation. Work began again in 1998, and all of the frustration and hard work has finally paid off…

(More details are available in the Tour Program which is available for purchase at vendors located on page 25 of the Post.)

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Stop # 2 – Drs. Thane and Almira Plummer and Mrs. Rositsa Lawrence 2605 Walton Way

In 2005, the Plummer family (Drs. Thane and Almira Plummer and Mrs. Rositsa Lawrence) purchased the house and began a three year restoration project with the help of Summerville Renovation…

The original carriage house which housed the chauffer and cook for the Slusky family was restored to a modern apartment. The completed project added five new bathrooms to the main house, new plumbing and electrical systems, a finished attic, and a new kitchen…

For the quality and scope of the restoration project, the Plummer family was awarded the 2007 Historic Augusta Preservation Award…

(More details are available in the Tour Program which is available for purchase at vendors located on page 25 of the Post.)

Christmas Tree Lighting The annual ASU/SNA Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at 6:00 in the evening on Thursday, December 3, 2009.

Please bring your family and help us kick off the Christmas season!

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Norwood Financial Group is a locally owned company dedicated to protecting and enriching the lifestyles of our clients in retirement as well as the future of their families. The capability of the system we use is second to none and is unique to the Augusta area, allowing us to look at infinite options and find a specific solution for your individual needs.

Our professional consultation and review is free of charge, and our office is conveniently located in the Norwood Executive Center at Walton Way Extension and Skinner Mill Road.

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Stop # 3 – The Home of George and Brigid Pursley 2561 Henry Street

When the Pursleys bought the house they had three young children and the 1,800 square feet was perfect for them…

Now at 4,800 square feet, the home provides lots of social areas as well as comfortable sleeping quarters…

The Pursleys have managed to make a large home still retain the cozy feel of a cottage, yet enable their family to engage in plenty of space to stretch…

(More details are available in the Tour Program which is available for purchase at vendors located on page 25 of the Post.)

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Stop # 4 – The Home of Mark and Sharon Lorenti 2406 Williams Street

In 2004, the Lorenti’s renovated the third floor and converted the existing apartment therein into two more bedrooms, a bathroom, a family workout area, and storage space…

What had been previously a house containing five apartments is now a five bedroom and 4½ bath cozy abode with outdoor living space…

There are two small cottages on the property dating back to the 1940’s…

(More details are available in the Tour Program which is available for purchase at vendors located on page 25 of the Post.)

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Stop # 5 – The Home and Studio of

Artist Randy Lambeth, 1545 Whitney Street

An Augusta College Professor bought the home in the seventies for $17,000 and lived in a small portion of it while building his dream home in the country for retirement. Randy Lambeth later rented the upstairs for $60 dollars a month and did a lot of handiwork on the dilapidated house in trade for rent, for he was a budding and cash strapped artist…

The artist’s paint drops on the floors of every room in the house attests that the whole place is used as an artist’s studio. He decorated his home with furniture from the alley and “objets trouve” (fr. found objects)…

(More details are available in the Tour Program which is available for purchase at vendors located on page 25 of the Post.)

A Note from Membership Summerville Neighborhood Association is gearing up for a major membership drive for 2010. Besides residing in one of Augusta’s premiere historic neighborhoods, SNA has a lot to offer its members.

Annual tour of homes Crime watch program Historic preservation protection Summerville products and souvenirs Hickman Park enhancement ASU Christmas tree lighting Social events – winter and spring parties In order to keep all of these programs and more going, we need your help. Attached to the Post is a membership form. We hope this envelope will make it very convenient to join or renew your Summerville Neighborhood Association membership. Please do so today! The membership price is miniscule compared to the benefits you get. And by being actively involved, you can help improve our neighborhood and get to meet and know more of your neighbors.

Join today and attend our Fall Meeting at the Partridge Inn in November, where we will elect officers and a new board for the 2010-2011 term. We need and want your involvement!

Thank You to our 2009 Summerville Neighborhood Tour of Homes Sponsors Platinum Level Sponsor . . . Partridge Inn Gold Level Sponsor . . . . . . Augusta State University Silver Level Sponsor. . . . . . Rex Properties/Adelle Dennis Sig Cox Heating & Air Home Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . Blue Cross/Blue Shield La-Z-Boy Furniture Neal Law Office Peacock Alley Regent Security Traditional Construction Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charleston Street Fine Flowers, Inc. Ladybug’s Flowers & Gifts Martina’s Flowers & Gifts Mosley’s Flowers & Gifts Naaiya’s Antiques and Flowers Summerville Flowers & Gifts Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claffey Printing Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spears Signs Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass Media McCollum Advertising & Consulting NBC Augusta Homeowners’ Party. . . . . . . Diane and Condor McCollum Eryn Eubanks & the Family Fold Sheehan’s Irish Pub SNA Board and Tour Chairs Summerville Ace ~ 14 ~

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Stop # 6 – The Home of Scott and Angie Benjamin 2619 Raymond Avenue

The Benjamin’s purchased 2619 Raymond Avenue in April of 2002, when the house consisted of one large and one small apartment. The Benjamin’s completed a year long renovation in August 2006 that expanded their home into a 3200 square foot cottage with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms…

The Benjamin’s renovations also included an addition to the rear of the house that expanded the cottage a depth of 15 feet…

The interior of the Benjamin’s home is decorated with paintings and prints from their extensive travels…

(More details are available in the Tour Program which is available for purchase at vendors located on page 25 of the Post.)

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Stop # 7 – The Home of Lori and Brian Brittingham 1121 Monte Sano Avenue

When Lori & Brian Brittingham purchased this home in July 2007, they immediately began an extensive renovation and construction of a twostory addition on the back for a kitchen-family room and master suite…

The home possibly dates from as early as 1883 and was originally a farm house owned

by George B. Mountain. His son, George W. Mountain was an Augusta and Summerville physician in the 1890’s, maintaining an office in this house as well as one in downtown Augusta, and once used the dining room as his examination room…

The Brittinghams both grew up in the neighborhood in old homes that required renovations which made it easy for them to embrace this home…

(More details are available in the Tour Program which is available for purchase at vendors located on page 25 of the Post.)

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VAULT is offering a basic monitoring fee of $ 15.00 per month if you change your existing security system over for the first 50 customers or until the end of 2009.

Contact William Maguire for an onsite electronic security consultation. william@regentsecurity.com

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