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Ben Harper Concert

Poet Laureate of the Confederacy

Timrod already was an accomplished poet when he arrived in Florence

Dylan and Timrod

New York Times - Who’s This Guy Dylan Who’s Borrowing Lines From Henry Timrod?

Bob Dylan- Henry Timrod Connection

Click above to read the article.

March 2nd, Guest Speaker Recap

Florence Abandoned Home Database

This database contains the homes outlined by Florence Community Development Director Scotty Davis as abandoned. You can search through the db either by property owner or by street. Dig down into the results to locate the owner of record -- including the tax map number.
Click here to search database
(Provided By scnow.com)

Historic Registry

What are the general guidelines for getting a property listed on the National Register?

The property must be at least 50 years old, unless it can be shown to have exceptional importance.
The property must have “integrity” or closely resemble its historic appearance.
Districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects should maintain their integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association.
The property must be significant or retain some form of physical connection to an important aspect of the past.
Significance may include a connection with an historic event or trend, a notable historic person, an example of notable architecture and engineering, or the potential to yield scientific information, such as an archaeological site.
Nominations can be submitted for individual properties, multiple properties, historic districts, historic sites, or even objects, such as historic signs.

For more information on guidelines for the National Register of Historic Places and to download the essential documents you will need to complete a nomination, click here.

Tuesday, March 6th Meeting Recap

We sincerely appreciate everyone who attended our monthly association meeting. Check out the write-up of our meeting on the front page in the Florence Morning News. In 2010, we have started inviting a guest speaker to present on a topic that is relevant to the neighborhood. This month's topic was "Neighborhood Ordinances." Florence Community Services Director, Scottie Davis and Mayor Stephen Wukela as well as invited guest Steve Powers attended Tuesday's meeting. We discussed current and proposed city ordinances as well as the process of enforcement. If you have neighborhood concerns or comments on the meeting please fill out our Concerned Resident Form or Contact us HERE.

Home, Garden and Auto Tour 2012

The neighborhood Association of Timrod Park will hold it's first annual tour of homes, gardens and vintage cars on Saturday, May 13th & Sunday, May 14th, 2012. The tour's theme, "Timrod Park Bungalow Fest: An American Classic - Homes, Gardens & Automobiles," recognizes our important historic homes and the importance of the automobile to the development of Timrod Park, one of Florence's first neighborhoods. Those interested in volunteering and learning more about the tour click HERE.

Historic Property Tax Incentives Available

The federal government offers a tax credit program for income producing historic buildings. This program is administered by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the National Park Service, which has the final approval for a project’s eligibility. The basics of the federal tax credit program are as follows:

The federal tax credit is equal to 20% of the total rehabilitation costs of the project.
The building must be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
All rehabilitation work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for Rehabilitation.
The building must be used for income producing purposes after it has been rehabilitated.
The rehabilitation project must be “substantial” exceeding either the "adjusted basis" of the building or $5,000, whichever is greater. "Adjusted basis" is the purchase price minus the value of the land minus any depreciation already taken by the current owner of the building, plus any capital improvements.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to qualify a historic building rehab project for a Federal tax credit but been daunted by the complexity, a new tool can help you out.

INCENTIVES! is an online guide created by the National Park Service to introduce historic building owners, preservation consultants, community officials, architects and developers to the ins and outs of the 20 percent tax credit. The Website answers basic questions, provides general guidance on preparing and submitting application forms, documentation requirements, timing, reviews, and the overall decision-making process, and explains how to use the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.

Terrible Tree Trimming Jobs

Some local residents are not happy with the way the city trims trees near our power lines. Utility crews have been seen in and around Florence trimming tree limbs. A number of complaints have been received around town. The power provider has the authority to cut down branches in order to prevent downed power lines and many residents understand this, but this is a real problem with trimmers taking too much tree away without considering how it looks, or even the structural integrity. Many residents hope the city not only implements and drafts a tree ordinance for both the city and county of Florence, but also enforces the ordinance. Preserving, nurturing and protecting our canopy trees, especially oaks, is important because it enhances the quality of life for present and future generations. Click HERE to see what's wrong with tree topping. Click HERE to suggest an article for next month.

Pee Dee CSA is HERE!

So what, you may ask is a CSA? Community-Supported Agriculture, a form of an alternative food network. The CSA forges a direct connection between the farm and the people who buy and eat its produce. By belonging to the CSA, members support organic farming practices that are healthful for people and the environment. They also have the opportunity to eat the freshest, most nutritional produce available. Click HERE for more details & to Sign Up! Spots fill soon! So don't wait long to sign up!

Please join us for the Timrod Park Neighborhood Holiday Drop -In. The celebration will be hosted by Bo and Annelle Osborne - 657 Warley Street, Tuesday, December 7th from 7 -9 PM. No RSVP Necessary. Please contact Alicia Connelly (843.496.8003) for more information. Food and beverages provided by Timrod Park Neighborhood Association. Charitable donations to Toys for Tots accepted (not required). Hope to see you there! Please click below to print off an invitation.

TPNA Holiday Drop-In

Public Call To Action

There will be a public meeting held November 18, 2010 at 6 PM at St. Johns Episcopal Church -252 Dargan St. This is your opportunity to BE HEARD and to show your support for the revitalization of DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. This is our community...It's TIME TO REINVENT FLORENCE! Let's RALLY to MAKE THINGS HAPPEN NOW! For more information Facebook at "Downtown Now! An Initiative of the Historic Florence Foundation"

Florence After Five - "Pumpkin Patch" Volunteers Needed

Timrod Park residents are being asked to the help out at Florence After Five - "Pumpkin Patch" Event, October 29, 2010 between 5:15 - 7:30 pm. Volunteers are needed to help with the young children and games at the event. For more information please contact, Teresa Simons .

Home Decorating Contest

Timrod Park Salutes America! Timrod Park Neighborhood Association invite all residents to enter their home in the Independence Day Home Decorating Contest. Click to find out more info on Independence Day Home Home Decorating Contest.

"Spirit of Florence Family Festival"-
Timrod Park, July 3rd, 2010

Save the date for the 3rd of July Celebration, Spirit of Florence in Timrod Park. Adults and children will have plenty to keep them busy Sunday, July 3rd, as they celebrate freedom and independence at the “Spirit of Florence” family festival. The seventh annual “Spirit of Florence” will begin with a 5K walk/run at 8 a.m at Freedom Florence. But the majority of the “Spirit of Florence” activities will kick off at 10 a.m. at Timrod Park in Florence. There will be face painting, carnival games, balloon sculpting, live music and many other activities throughout the day. Food vendors will be on-site in the park, but attendees are also encouraged to bring a BLANKET and PICNIC LUNCH.

For more information and Neighborhood Traffic information during this event, please click HERE.

Monthly Neighborhood Meeting, Tuesday June 1st- 611 S. McQueen St.

Due to construction at the Billy Jeffers Center the June Neighborhood meeting will be hosted at the home of Tara Durden, 611 South McQueen Street at 7 PM. We have been providing you with input and now we want to hear from YOU! What are your concerns, suggestions, goals and action plans for the neighborhood? Let's start implementing these great ideas! Please be at the meeting and join the us in the "Citizens Speak" Open Forum Meeting.

Florence Heritage Foundation Meeting - Monday, May 24th

The first Florence Heritage Foundation meeting of the 21st century will be held at the Art Trail Gallery on Monday May 24th, with the meeting beginning at 6:00 PM- and preceded by "A Walk Down Memory Lane" beginning at 4:00 PM during which our elder Florentines will allow us to record their memories of our history.
The foundation is also focused on creating a large grassroots organization that can address many of our local problems and projects; i.e. downtown revitalization, city beautification (strong tree ordinance and wires underground), Timrod Park, Maple Park, and East Florence neighborhood revitalization, Red Doe Plantation, historic sites markers and walking tour guide, etc.

Click HERE to continue with this article and learn more about the Florence Heritage Foundation.

Florence County Planning Public Hearing, Tuesday, May 25th, 6:30 PM

There will be an important public hearing, Tuesday, May 25th, 6:30 PM at the City-County Complex in Room 803. Are you tired of being a victim as a pedestrian on the streets of Florence? Would you like to see designated bike lanes and walking paths in the neighborhood? The Florence County residents will get a chance to give input on the transportation element of the county's comprehensive plan as well as transportation plans for downtown and OTHER URBAN AREAS in the city of Florence. They are currently working on an urban transportation plan for the city and this includes TIMROD PARK, so please attend this meeting and voice your suggestions and concerns for bicycle and pedestrian amenities. Please fill out the transportation survey beginning of the homepage (above) if you can't make it.

Clay Brown and The Legend Band-
Sunday, May 2nd from 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Join us Sunday in the Park. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a variety of music performed by Clay Brown and Legend Band! Remember, bring a beach chair or blanket and a friend. Timrod Park Neighborhood Association (TPNA) kids will be selling lemonade, nachos and snacks at the Snack Shack Stand. Timrod Park Amphitheater- Behind the Billy Jeffers Center (behind the tennis courts)

Elections - May 4th

Through their leadership, officers provide guidance and direction for our neighborhood association. If you are interested in volunteering time and talent by serving on the Timrod Park Neighborhood Association Board, please attend the April association meeting. Elections will be held at the meeting, May 4th, in the Billy Jeffers Center at 7 PM. Terms will begin in May. Dues of $15 must be paid prior to running for office. Click HERE to learn more about our neighborhood association.Click HERE to view our current officers and to VOTE TODAY.

Neighborhood Elections

Neighborhood Yard Sale - May 1st

One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure!

MULTI-HOME Yard Sale this Saturday in the Timrod Park Neighborhood 8 AM - 1PM. Seven homes will be participating (listed below), see display box at Billy Jeffers Center (between tennis courts) for Maps or click HERE.

List of Addresses:

416 Graham St.
427 Warley St.
657 Warley St.
322 W. Pine St.
420 S. McQueen St.
708 S. McQueen St.
602 Spruce St.

Hosted by the Timrod Park Neighborhood Association. Any Timrod Park resident who wants to participate can set up at their own house and their address will be listed on a flyer and in the Florence Morning News. We will also place a balloon on your mailbox. RSVP by April 22, 2010. Click on the Map of current participating yards below to Enlarge and Print.

Timrod Park Concert Series - this Sunday, April 11, 2010

2009 Concert Series- Kevin Smith

The Arts Alliance year-round Honda of South Carolina Concerts In The Park will return to The Amphitheatre at Timrod Park on Sunday, April 11.
Performing from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. will be The Woodys, the area's premier band that plays rock 'n' roll the way it used to be...and still is. So grab a blanket or chair. Timrod Park Neighborhood Association
will be selling lemonade, soft drinks, desserts and nachos! Make the Honda of South Carolina Concerts In The Park a must on Sunday, April 11th. Spend the afternoon in the park that lies at the heart of Florence. Enjoy the beautiful natural setting, lie back and listen to
the great sounds of The Woodys, get up and dance, or just chill. Mark Sunday, April 11 on your calendar and join your fellow citizens for an unforgettable afternoon. The Honda Concerts In The Park are open to the
public without admission charge. Further information is available by calling 843-665-2787 or by emailing fraa@florencescarts.org

Tuesday, April 6th, Timrod Park Meeting

Please walk your pretty shoes down to the Billy Jeffers Center in Timrod Park and join us at 7 PM, this Tuesday, April 6th, for an important meeting that involves YOU!
Mayor Wukela and Scotty Davis, Head of Neighborhood Ordinances, will be there to talk to us about how neighborhood complaints are dealt with once you report them to the City of Florence. Do you have music waking you up at 3 AM? Are you tired of your neighbor leaving the trash can at the street 7 days a week? Are you sick of seeing a single-family home turned into multiple rentals? Well, then YOU need to be at this meeting. If you can't attend and you have issues like this, please fill out our Concerned Resident Form, so we can bring your issue to the attention of the city officials attending including: Bill Bradham, Councilman-at-Large, Steve Powers, Councilman-at-Large and Glynn Willis. There are important city laws that are being revised that our officials, realtors and others are making that IMPACT YOU! The time is NOW to attend our meeting. Our public officials are coming to US for your input. We need to let them know what we want and what is best for the future of Florence BEFORE the VOTE! Jimmy-John's will be providing some snacks as well as free t-shirts and hats provided by the US Census! We hope to see you there!

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Important City Council Meeting - March 22nd

Please show your support in passing ordinances to streamline the processes within the city for: identification and abatement of nuisances; unsafe commercial properties; and handling of dwellings unfit for human habitation by attending the City Council- Abandoned Properties Ordinance Meeting, March 22nd at 6:00 PM in the City County Complex-City Council Chambers. Please click HERE to view the proposed ordinances.

Timrod Park Neighborhood Street Clean Up - March 27th

We will meet Saturday, March 27th at 8 AM in the Timrod Park - Billy Jeffers Center to participate in the Keep Florence Beautiful clean up. Streets will be designated to participants and everyone will be given vests and trash bags. We will meet again at the Billy Jeffers at 11 AM for hot dogs and drinks. Each person who participates will be asked to register prior to the street clean up. We hope to see you there!

Tues Meeting- Guest Speaker Recap

It was a rainy, cold night, and we sincerely appreciate everyone who attended our monthly association meeting. In 2010, we have started inviting a guest speaker to present on a topic that is relevant to the neighborhood. This month's topic was "Timrod Park Beautification." Florence City Parks and Beautification, manager, Chuck Pope, as well as invited guests Barbara Jenkinson and Walter Sallenger of the Florence Parks and Beautification Commission attended Tuesday's meeting. We discussed the goals of our newly formed Timrod Park Beautification Committee which included concerns for the future of Timrod Park after the completion of the new tennis complex off Cashua Drive as well as details about our comprehensive beautification plan for the park and the Timrod Park neighborhood. Alicia Connelly, Beautification Chair, spoke about the importance of extending the Timrod Park atmosphere into the rest of neighborhood by connecting our neighborhood to nearby businesses and churches through green pedestrian-friendly pathways, giving neighbors attractive alternatives to automobile transportation. If you would like to learn more about the Beautification Committee, please attend this Saturday's Beautification Strategy Session for the Timrod Park neighborhood from 11:30 - 12:30 PM in the Billy Jeffers Center-Timrod Park. To give your suggestions and input on our comprehensive beautification plan, please click HERE. We are striving to provide residents with a sense of community and we hope to increase participation not only in our monthly meetings, but also in one of our newly established committees. Click HERE to learn more about our volunteering in Timrod Park Neighborhood.

The Future of Timrod Park

Many are wondering the impact on Timrod Park after the new tennis complex opens off Cashua Drive. Others are concerned with what the future holds for the Florence Museum building. Are you concerned with how this will affect the community of Timrod Park? Individuals voiced their concerns and suggestions at the Timrod Park Neighborhood Association meeting Tuesday, March 2nd in the Billy Jeffers Center in Timrod Park. Residents talked with Chuck Pope, Manager of Florence Parks and Beautification. Pope said there would be a short-term impact on Timrod Park when the new tennis complex opens in August, but assured us in the long-term Timrod Park will continue to be tennis destination.

REMINDER: Strategy Session Meetings this Weekend

All residents are invited to Timrod Park's strategy session meetings this Saturday, March, 13, 2010 at the Billy Jeffers Center-Timrod Park. The first strategy session will be from 9:30 - 11:00 AM for Timrod Park's 100th Anniversary Spring Fling event. The spring-fling will be a family-friendly event where dozens of neighbors can gather this Spring in Timrod Park to celebrate Timrod Park's 100th year anniversary!

We have received many suggestions for this event: Chili Cook-Off, Barbecue Cook-Off, Corn Bread Competition, Henry Timrod Book Festival & Poetry Fest and Arts in the Park Fest. We plan to narrow down our ideas and create a game plan for the event. Our Beautification Committee meeting will follow from 11:30 - 12:30 PM. Are you interested in beautifying the Timrod Park Neighborhood? Well then, this is the meeting for you! We will discuss our comprehensive beautification plan and how to begin executing it!