May, 1999
	Bob Lee Tires Eyes Expansion By Rob Wertz NSNA President THE RESURGENCE ALONG 4th Street N continues with Bob Lee's Tires Inc. developing plans for its holdings. Preliminary plans were presented to the North Shore Neighborhood Association's Board of Directors in April by company representative Todd Murrian. The plans involve conversion of an existing tire storage structure into office/retail space, and expansion of the existing gas station to accommodate the displaced storage activity. The retail/office conversion is planned for the warehouse at the northeast corner of 4th Street and 17th Avenue N. Often called the "tarpon warehouse" for the outdoor mural that adorned the building in recent years, the structure had expansive plate glass windows on three sides when it served as an auto dealership. Current plans call for the return of those windows and a renovation in keeping with the building's original streamlined commercial style. One drawback is the proposed demolition of a residence east of the warehouse, to accommodate parking for the retail/office building. The second portion of the company's plans entails relocating the existing tire storage into a 2,500 square foot addition along the rear of the existing gas station on the main property. Bob Lee's also plans to expand parking into two adjacent vacant lots already owned by the company. These lots are along 17th and 16th Avenues N. NSNA board members expressed concerns to the company's representative in three areas: 4th Street frontage and landscaping requirements for both the new office/retail building and the existing automotive facility, commercial encroachment into the neighborhood beyond the designated 150-foot boundary line, and safety and environmental concerns for the relocated tire storage facility. NSNA BOARD MEMBERS and concerned residents will be meeting with Mr. Murrian to go over details of this plan. An initial meeting was scheduled for May 6th to examine neighbors' concerns. Please call Lane Lastinger (822-8509) or Rob Wertz (824-8522) for the latest developments. Return to NSNA Home Page
	Life is Short Eat Dessert First! By Bill Frey THE NSNA'S FIRST Annual Community Picnic was celebrated on April 13 in North Shore Park. More than 100 residents and friends joined in the festivities, which included games (egg toss, sack race and more) and fine fiddle and guitar music. Food was plentiful: barbecue was provided by the NSNA and side dishes were prepared by all who came. One of the highlights was the bake-off contest. Six wonderful desserts were entered and the winner was a carrot/zucchini cake by Millie Steckman. A close second was a chocolate concoction made by Mary Ekleberry. Here are the recipes. Carrot, Zucchini, Raisin, Pecan Pineapple Cake The Cake Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees 3 eggs 2 c sugar 1 1/4 c grated zucchini 1 1/2 c grated carrots 3 c self-rising flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 c oil 8 oz can crushed pineapple 1 c raisins 1 c pecans 1 T grated orange peel Cream eggs and sugar till creamy. Add oil, flour and baking soda alternately. Fold in zucchini, carrots, pecans, pineapple, grated orange peel. Bake in a tube pan at 350 degrees 45 to 60 minutes. Test with toothpick. Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz low fat cream cheese 1/2 c pecans 1/4 stick margarine 1 T grated orange peel 1 lb box powdered sugar 2 T orange juice Soften cream cheese, add powdered sugar, margarine, orange peel and orange juice. Cream until smooth. Spread frosting on cool cake. Add chopped pecans. Decorate with orange peel cut like carrots. Death by Chocolate Fudge brownie or devil's food cake mix 2-3 boxes mousse or pudding mix 6 frozen Heath bars Large tub whipped topping Bake brownie mix or devil's food cake as directed. Crumble to serving size pieces and put in bottom of glass bowl. Add alternating layers of pudding, Heath bar pieces and whipped topping. Garnish with Heath bar bits. Serve chilled. Return to NSNA Home Page Back to top of page