The Bugler. Heavenly Home Award. Inside this issue: St. Cloud Main Street, Inc. Projects: DECEMBER St. Cloud Main Street, Inc.

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1 DECEMBER 2012 Volume 11 - Issue 6 St. Cloud Main Street, Inc. Board of Directors President Melvin Liwag President-Elect Jeff Rinehart Vice President C.D. Lewis, Jr. Past President Patty Chambers Secretary Cindy DeCoster Treasurer Dave Askew Design Jules Davidson Economic Andy Pisciotto Organization Kerry Scott Promotions Patti Loeding City Liaison Mickey Hopper County Liaison Fred Hawkins, Jr. Members at Large Carolyn Cianciotta John Moody Jon Anderson Scott Thrower Scott Locke Bobby Beauchamp Edna Light Program Manager Paula Stark Heavenly Home Award The winners of this month s St. Cloud Main Street Program s Heavenly Home Award is the Shumaker Family at 231 Massachusetts Ave., St. Cloud. The honor was awarded to the Shumakers for their holiday decorating. Mrs. Shumaker has been given carte blanche by her husband, David, since being notified of the award. No more quibbling over what is and isn t being done, he has completely bought in. They have shown true neighborhood spirit in their festive decorating for each season. Criteria is given to the St. Cloud Pavement Pounders by St. Cloud Main Street. Homes are selected from residences located within the designated Main Street area, which is Florida Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue and 13th Street to and including the lakefront. For more information, contact Paula Stark with St. Cloud Main Street at Inside this issue: Historical Series & Local Artists on Display Hipstoric News & Announcements General Store Adopt A Pot Special Event Form Membership Application St. Cloud Main Street, Inc. Projects: Smokin Blues, Bikes & BBQ First-Responder Fall Frenzy Downtown Festival Heavenly Home Downtown Beautification Historic Walking Tour Decorative Pole Banners Business & Building Inventory Signage and Mural Plaques 2 3 4, 5, , 11 St. Cloud Main Street, Inc. Phone: (407) Fax: (407) Pennsylvania Ave. St. Cloud, FL 34769

2 Page 2 The Kissimmee Valley Gazette April 30, 1909 St. Cloud Historical Series Two Thousand Settlers Will locate on Old Soldiers Colony Within the Year This week, an important land deal was made in Kissimmee, by which the Seminole Land and Investment Co. of Washington, DC purchased 35,000 acres of land in the Kissimmee Valley-that includes the St. Cloud plantation, made famous in the Disston day. The tract lies six miles east of Kissimmee, in what is known as the Kissimmee artesian basin, artesian water being found in depths of 100 to 130 feet, while the ordinary wells strike it from 15 to 20 feet. A town site named St. Cloud has been located on the St. Cloud plantation and lots are or will shortly be on sale. The land was purchased for the purpose of locating a colony of old soldiers, who can no longer stand the rigors of northern climates and see a mild and balmy temperature in which to spend the remnant of their days. The land is cut up into 5 acres tracts and includes a 25 x 100, sic 150, town site lot, for the small sum of $100, sic $50, which seems reasonable that no doubt sales will be rapid. The Osceola County folks are feeling very jubilant over the prospect of the great benefit this colony movement will be. They calculate on an addition of at least 2,000 new settlers on the St. Cloud plantation within the year. Arcadia Champion

3 Page 3 November Merchant Basket Giveaway January Hipstoric: New Year s Italian Style Host: Boutique N Sweets Any organization wanting to know more about St. Cloud Main Street, contact Paula Stark at (407)

4 Page 4 News / Announcements Main Street s Sign The new St. Cloud Main Street sign on the corner of 9 th Street and New York Avenue and other improvements to the grounds awarded St. Cloud Main Street, Inc. the Community Image Award, presented by the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce. OUC, PNC Bank and AmeraTrail St. Cloud Main Street, Inc. Our Mission St. Cloud Main Street, Inc. was created to provide the community a voice in the rebirth of the historical business district and neighborhoods. Our Goal St. Cloud Main Street, Inc. promotes a sense of community pride with an opportunity for everyone to share and participate in the revitalization of our hometown. Our Dream St. Cloud Main Street, Inc. helps create a world-class community with olde world charm and where traditions and new ideas unite.

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6 Page 6 Chuck D Aprix, Main Street Consultant, will be headed to town to assist Main Street in its Market Analysis. Mr. D Aprix will be speaking with various businesses and organizations in the community to assist with his overall assessment. Business Improvement Grants now available! paula@stcloudmainstreet.org for criteria and forms. St. Cloud Main Street, Inc. Phone: (407) Fax: (407) Pennsylvania Ave. St. Cloud, FL Join us!

7 Page 7 General Store Images of America - St. Cloud A unique history book created by long-time residents Jim Robinson and the late Robert A. Fisk, featuring 128 pages of pictorials and editorial that look at the Soldier City's fascinating history. Price: $20.00 Downtown Banner Project - Posters Six different images that can be viewed under the Downtown Beautification Project Available: Single or sets Price: $12.00 each $60.00 set Downtown Banner Project - Postcards Six different images that can be viewed under the Downtown Beautification Project Available: Single or sets Price: $3.00 each $15.00 set Framed posters $35.00 each Framed postcards Six in a series: $60.00 or three for $30.00 Historical Throw The historical throw depicts heritage through earlier period buildings. Buildings include the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce, Veteran's Park, and the Grand Army of the Republic. This woven tapestry is 3' x 5' and can be machine washed. Color available: Cranberry Price: $50.00

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