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The Candler Park Messenger February 2011 News for Candler Park Your In Town Hometown

Meetings and Events CPNO general meeting February 21st

7:00 pm (social period @ 6:30 pm)

CPNO general meetings are held every third Monday at First Existentialist Congregation,

470 Candler Park Drive; committee meetings are held at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1561 McLendon Avenue, 2nd Fl. (or as shown) All are welcome - only registered members

are eligible to vote at monthly meetings. Membership applications must be received by

CPNO by the first of the month of meeting.

February General Meeting Agenda: • Welcoming remarks, approval of agenda

and January 2011 minutes • Officer and Committee Reports • Land Use Matters • New Business • Announcements and Open Forum

Submit February agenda items to any CPNO officer by February 23rd, 2011

Events Calendar (open to all)

Tuesday February 2nd @ 7pm CP FallFest Planning Session – Front

Page News (351 Moreland Ave NE)

Wednesday February 2nd @ 7pm CPNO Zoning Committee - Epworth

Monday February 14th @ 7pm CPNO Board of Directors - Epworth

Monday February 21st @ 7pm CPNO General Meeting – First Existentialist Congregation

Wednesday February 23rd @ 2pm L5P Bus Assn - Sevananda Foods

Thursday February 24th @ 7pm NPU-N - L5P Community Center

Wednesday March 2nd @ 7pm CPNO Zoning Committee – Epworth

ForgingNewPathsinCandlerPark,Thanksto420FundsVolunteerWorkdayPlannedMarch18ByMarkClement,CPNOSpecialProjectsOfficer

TheFriendsofCandlerParkandParkPrideareplanningtobuildanaturaltrailin the large ravinenear the corner ofMcLendonDrive andCallanCircle. Thetrailwillbeamulchedpathwithlandscapetimberstodefinethepathandhelpholdthemulchinplace.Thepathwillbecombinedwithanefforttoclearoutunderbrushandaddeducational signs regarding theplantsandothernaturalfeatures of the ravine. The available funds from the SweetWater 420 Fest,$4,250.00,arecurrently inanaccountheldbyParkPride.Thanks toall thosewhohelpedtosupportthisproject.Theravine largelyhasbeenaforgottenandunused(exceptby isolatedurbancampers)partofCandlerPark.Thegoalofcleaningandtrailbuildingistomaketheareamoreinvitingandencouragemoretraffictothearea.Trailsareamongthe most popular features in most parks, and the ravine provides a naturalexperiencemissingfromthemoredevelopedareasofthepark.SweetWater Brewery has graciously offered its staff for a workday to helpcompletethepath,aswellasPReffortstotrytoattractadditionalvolunteerstocompletethework.ThedatefortheworkdayisFriday,March18,2011.Wewillhaveadditionalvolunteerhelp fromthealways‐energeticOperationBootCamp.However,wecoulduse somehelp fromthecommunity.WewillmostlikelyhaveafollowupworkdayonSaturdaytocompletetheproject.The conceptmapbelow shows the locationof the ravine andproposed trail.For more information and details, go to www.friendsofcandlerpark.org, orfriendourgrouponFacebook.

…AndThenThere’stheBunnyTrailPlansUnderWayforEggHuntApril23ByMarkClement,CPNOSpecialProjectsOfficer

It’s time to start planning the 4th annual Candler Park Easter Egg Hunt! Theworking date is April 23 at noon. Over the years, this event has grownincreasinglypopularwithourkidpopulation.Duetodemandwehavedecidedto grow the event to 2000 eggs! Kate Sandhaus has graciously offered herhome the night before the hunt at 7:30 pm for an Easter‐egg‐stuffing party.Permits,feesandpossibleuseofpoolhousebathroomswillbehandledbytheFriendsofCandlerPark.Weareaskingforupto$499.00infundingfromCPNO.Wewillneedabunnysuit($75‐$100)andtherestofthefundscanbeusedforEaster eggs and candy. The event is open to kids of all ageswho love candyeggs and don’t mind hunting for them. For any comments, questions orconcernsemailus@[email protected].

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The Candler Park Messenger The Messenger is published monthly by Candler Park Neighborhood Organization, Inc. Articles must be signed and submitted (by 23rd of month prior to publication) via email to [email protected]. Articles published reflect opinions of authors, not necessarily CPNO or The Messenger. Editor – Paige Parvin . . . . . 404-285-8354

Ad Rates, Specifications, Payment Classified Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4 per line One line = approx 35 characters; first line may be boldface and / or capitalized. Display Ads . . $14 per inch @ 2.5” wide;

$21 per inch @ 3.75”; $28 per inch @ 5” wide; and $42 per inch @ 7.5” wide

Forward publication-ready ads (no editing required) in MS Word-compatible file formats (.bmp, .tif, .jpg or .pdf) via email to: [email protected] (include name, phone, ad size and order duration) Ad should be received by 23rd of month prior to publication. Send payments to CPNO, Attn: Messenger, P.O. Box 5418, Atlanta GA 31107 upon confirmation of reserved ad space. Ad orders not paid prior to publication subject to cancellation.

CPNO Officers Dec 2010 – Nov 2011 President Jay Sandhaus . . . . . . . . . . 917-549-0744 [email protected]

Vice-President, NPU-N Representative Lauren Welsh . . . . . . . . . . 404-614-6005 [email protected] (or) [email protected]

Recording Secretary (Vacant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Not Applicable) [email protected]

Membership Secretary Lexa King . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-452-9898 [email protected]

Treasurer David Aynes . . . . . . . . . . . 678-665-3283 [email protected]

Zoning Officer (Interim) Randy Pimsler . . . . . . . . . 404-522-5046 [email protected]

Public Safety Officer Christie Kuropatwa . . . . . 404-444-9815 [email protected]

Environmental Officer Trey Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-372-5891 [email protected]

Special Projects Officer Mark Clement . . . . . . . . . . 404-808-3635 [email protected]

Webmaster Kate Sandhaus . . . . . . . . . 404-819-5060 [email protected]

Laughter in the Park by Deb Milbrath

KnowYourCityCouncilmember:AlexWanByLaurenWelsh,CPNOVice‐President

Oneofthechallengeshasbeenthatwedon’tregularlyseerepresentationfrom Councilmember Wan’s office at our Candler Park NeighborhoodOrganizationmeetingsorourNPU‐Nmeetings.This isbecauseofatimingconflictsincefullCityCouncilmeetingsandNPU‐Fmeetings(otherareasherepresents) are also meeting at the same times. I encouragedCouncilmemberWantoconsidersendingsomesortofrepresentationfromhis office to attend these meetings so we can hear more from him. Heagreed that this along withmore frequent communication was a priorityand something he would consider for 2011. In the meantime, he haslaunchedanewwebsitewithregularlyupdatedinformationandquickFAQsaboutcommoncityconcerns.Pleasevisitthesiteandsign‐upforhisemailnewsletteratwww.atlantadistrict6.com.WediscussedhistopprioritieswhenhecameintoofficeforDistrict6andhowthey’vechanged,including:1.Governmentefficiency–makingbetteruseofourtaxdollars;toomanyareasofwaste2.Economicdevelopment–reducingthepropertytaxburden3.Public safety –while thiswaspriority#3whenhe ran,CouncilmemberWanagreesthatthishasnowshiftedtopriority#1givenresidentconcerns

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As CPNO Vice‐President, I am eager to help CPNObuild stronger relationships with otherneighborhoodsandourcity.Recently,Isatdownwithour neighborhood’s City Councilmember Alex Wan(right) to learn more about his priorities for ourdistrictandhistopconcernsandissues.

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AlexWan,continuedfrompage2 We spent quite a bit a time discussing public safetyand the role of both the Atlanta Police Departmentand active citizens in our neighborhood.Councilmember Wan regularly meets with ChiefGeorge Turner to share the concerns of his districtand has been pushing for less governmentwaste toturn into more dollars to hire additional policeofficers.I encouraged Councilmember Wan to viewneighborhood leaders as community resources aswell.Therearemanyactiveindividualsinourdistrictwhohavedoneatremendousjobingettingthewordoutaboutpublicsafety,andweshouldworktogetherto share resources and ideas. As a result of mysuggestion, CouncilmemberWan hosted a District 6Public Safety Meeting on December 14 inviting thesafety chairs and presidents of neighborhoods toattendandlearnmorefromeachotherandtospeakdirectly with Chief Turner as well. Both ChristieKuropatwa (CPNO safety chair) and Jay Sandhaus(CPNOpresident)attendedthismeetingandmetwithotherneighborhoodrepresentatives.Iwill continue to stay in touchwith CouncilmemberWan,andIencourageCandlerParkresidentstosharetheir ideas and concerns with him and his helpfulstaffsupport,SheilaParrott,aswellat404‐330‐[email protected]@atlantaga.gov.


CPNO2011ProposedBudgetByDavidAynes,CPNOTreasurer

Eachnewyearbringsanewbudget.TheBoardisproposing$5,612.00budgetforfixedoperatingexpenses(detailedbelow).Discussionandavotewilltakeplaceatourgeneralmeeting,February21at7:00pm.

Proposed

2010 2011 RentforMeetingFacilities 2,470.00 2,470.00 AccountingFees 600.00 600.00 Insurance 900.00 1,352.00 Misc/Contingency 500.00 540.00 AdministrativeExpenses 240.00 240.00 Postage,MailingService 120.00 30.00 RegistrationFees 110.00 170.00 BankServiceCharges 60.00 60.00

Supplies&MeetingRefreshments 150.00 150.00

TotalFixedOperationalExpenses 5,150.00 5,612.00

TheBoardisalsostudyingaproposaltooutsourceCPNO’sbookkeepingandday‐to‐dayfinancialmanagement.ThismaybediscussedattheFebruarymeetingbutwillnotbevotedonuntiltheMarchmeeting.FormoreontheCPNObudget,seepage7.


FriendsofCandlerPark:TheWaronPrivet

ByMarkClement,CPNOSpecialProjectsOfficerChinese privet was introduced to the US fromChina in 1852 but it quickly spread beyondanyone’s control.Privet has now rocketed pastKudzu as Georgia’s worst invasive weed. Privetcan produce single species communities bydisplacing and killing native wildflowers, treesand shrubs. Privet is also the leading cause ofglobalwarming.(Ok,Imadethatlastpartup.)Asyou are probably aware Candler Park has it’sshareofthispeskyweed.As a part of park clean ups and mulching theFriendsofCandlerParkwillbetakingaimattheprivetproblem. Lastmonth volunteers from thecommunity and the Boys and Girls Club of EastAtlantaremovedPrivet fromthehilladjacent tothe pool house. Thanks to all that came out tohelp.A special thankyougoesout to LauraandTimfortakingthe leadandspreadingthemulchoutattheparkentrance.Formoreinformationonoursomewhatmonthlypark clean up/ privet pulls visit us atwww.friendsofcandlerpark.org or friend ourgrouponFaceBook.WithyourhelpwecanwinthewaronprivetandtakebackCandlerParkforournativespecies.


Sweetwater420Fest,April15‐17SmallChanges,BigDifferences

ByJenniferBensch,SweetWater420FestEventPromoterIt’salmostAprilandthatmeanstheSweetwater420FestiscomingbacktoCandlerPark!The festivalhasbeenabigsuccess in thepastandhasgrown in size each year.This year, Sweetwater is proposing somechanges thatwill reflect thisgrowth.Thegoal is toenhancethepatronandcommunityexperienceandtomaintainsafetyforall.SmallChanges:1)ThefestivalhasaskedtobeabletoopentheirdoorsonFridayevening,startingat4:20andendingat10pm.2) On the permit application the event is asking to begin setup onMonday.Thisis2dayspriortolastyear’srequest.Thisisonlytobeabletogainaccesstotheparktobeginthestagingofequipmentandtrucks.ThemajorsetupwillbeginWedandbefinalizedThursday.TheyhopetohaveeverythingremovedfromtheparkbyMondayevening4/18/2011.TheirpermitaskstobeabletostayuntilTuesdayjustincasethereareafewpiecesofequipmentthathaveyettoberemoved.3)Therewillbeastageontheoutskirtsofthesoccerfieldinthecornernearestthenumber2teeboxofTheCandlerParkGolfCourse.Theywillbeusingrola‐tracktoloadinandloadoutallequipmentonthefield.Therola‐trackhasspecialholes in it toallowaeration.Thiswillpreservethegrassandfield.4)During theactual festivaleventdays the sidewalkentrancenear thenumber2 teeboxwill notbeutilizedexceptby festival staff andCPNOrunners.Therearesmallmotorizedcartstransportingfestivalequipmentandgoodsonthispathway.Closingittoeventstaffonlywillensurethesafety of all patrons and area residents. (During the small window oftime the CPNO race patrons are directed down this path to the mainstagetherewillbenomotorizedcartsallowed.)WhiletheSweetwater420Festhasgrownovertheyearswehavealwaysbeenagreatpartnertotheneighborhood.Whilewetalkabouttheeventchangesitisalsoimportanttohighlightthebigdifferencestheymakeinourcommunity.BigDifferences:1)Wehaveagain agreed to sponsorourneighborhoodCPNO race, TheSweetWater 420 Fest Annual 5K, which we have expanded by 700runnersforatotalof2000.WiththefundsfromthiseventtheCPNOisabletocompletemanyprojectsinourneighborhoodanditaccountedfor31%ofourincomein2010andalmost50%in2009.2)We partner with theMary Lin Elementary PTA by allowing them tooperatetheKidsAreabouncehouses.ThePTAkeep100%ofproceeds.3)WepartnerwithEpworthChurch toallowthesaleofhotdogs fornofeeand100%ofproceedsbacktothechurch4)SeearticleaboutthenewCandlerParkwalkingtrailonpage1.Weareexcitedtocomebackforanotherfestival.IfthereareanyquestionsorconcernsyoumayfeelfreetodiscussthemwithusatthemembershipmeetingonFeb.21st.Afterdiscussion,therewillbeavotetopassalongtotheNPUandthecity.


Treasurer’s Report By David Aynes, CPNO Treasurer

The efforts of CPNO’s volunteers raised over $53,000 dollars in 2010 (a 32% increase over 2009). Of this amount, the following initiatives were funded: Mary Lin Education Foundation – Learning Technology Little Five Points Business Association – L5P Mini Precinct

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Park Pride / Friends of Candler Park -‐ Screen on the Green (5 nights) 4,700.00 MARTA Wall Landscaping Project (Creeping Fig Installation) 3,367.93 Clifton Sanctuary 3,000.00 Allocation to Reimburse Members for sponsoring Block Parties 2,500.00 Freedom Park Conservancy 1,000.00 Graffiti Clean Up Kits 950.00 Park Pride – Grandmaw Gordon 499.00 Historic Fourth Ward -‐ grant for brochure printing 250.00 NPU Meeting Space 50.00 Alliance for Intown Neighbors Mayoral Forum 50.00 Total 26,366.93 So far, in 2011, CPNO has funded the following initiatives: Park Pride / Friends of Candler Park -‐ Screen on the Green (6 nights) 6,300.00 Clifton Sanctuary -‐ Computer Lab 2,519.00 Total 8,819.00 If CPNO is successful in its fundraising efforts in 2011, new causes and initiatives supported by our membership will benefit. Please take advantage of this year’s volunteering opportunities…CPNO really is making a difference in our community!

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DineOut&SupportClifton!SeatingisLIMITEDsomakeyourreservationsTODAY!WHEN:Thursday,February24,at6:30p.m.WHERE:RadialCafé,1530DekalbAvenueNE,SuiteG,Atlanta,GA30307WHY:PortionoftheproceedswillgotowardsCliftonSanctuaryCOST:$25/peradultand$10/perchild(10andyounger)BYOB:Bringyourfavoritealcoholicbeverage.Softdrinksandteawillbeprovidedwithyourdinner.RESERVATIONSREQUIRED:Gotowww.cliftonsanctuary.comtomakeyourreservationorcontactoneofthestaffmembersat404‐373‐3253A$25reservationfeewillbecollectedandwillbedeductedfromyourtotalmealcost.

AGreenCelebrationforAtlanta’sFamousPark

2011“DreaminGreen”galacelebratescompletionoftheOlmstedLinearPark

ByRhondaMullenTocelebratethelandmarkcompletionoftheOlmsted Linear Park, the “Dream in Green”galawillbeheldonSunday,March6,2011,from7p.m. to 10p.m. at the Fernbank Museum ofNatural History. Co‐chairs Rhonda Mullen andClaire Sterk promise an evening to rememberwithchancestoconnectwithneighborsandparklovers, listen to live jazz, and sample delectablehors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails. Both alive and silent auction will feature beach andmountain getaways such as a weekend at theGrandBohemianHotel inAsheville (across fromthe Biltmore grounds, which Olmsted alsodesigned)—along with fine art, rare wines,roundtrip airline tickets, and more. Reserveticketsat404‐377‐[email protected].


CPNOGeneralMeeting,January17,2011ByCourtenayDusenbury,RecordingSecretary

1. Welcomingremarksandapprovalofagenda. CPNOPresident Jay Sandhaus welcomed approximately 35membersandgueststothemeeting.Amotiontoadopttheagendawasapprovedbyashowofhands.Jaynoteda new procedure for CPNO meetings ‐ from this pointforward,visitorsandCPNOofficerswill summarizenon‐actionable items in writing; these summaries will beprovidedat theendof theprintedagendaand includedinthemeetingnotes.Onlyactionableitems(requiringavoteorspecificactionfromCPNO)willbebroughttothefloor.2. Report from Atlanta Police Departmentrepresentativeandotherpublicofficials. MajorDaltonadvised residents that he is aware of neighborhoodconcernsabouta robbery that tookplaceonMcLendonAvenue. Concerns about the way the robbery washandled by the Atlanta Police Department werechronicled in an Atlanta Journal Constitution article.Major Dalton said the police should have done better,although he thinks the situationwas not as bad as theAJC portrayed it. He said the casemight be difficult tosolve because the victims cannot identify theperpetrators, but that an excellent detective has beenassignedandisdoingallhecan.MajorDaltonnotedthatoverall crime continues to be down by 50% in theneighborhood over the same period last year. He hasreceived the go‐ahead to put 12 new officers in place;theywillstartonFriday.PerCityCouncilregulations,theofficers must spend their first 12 weeks walking beats;theywillbeassignedtoVAHighlands,Little5Points,theEdgewood Shopping Center and East Atlanta. Inresponse to a neighbor’s concern that the policestatisticsdonotrepresentthetruelevelsofcrimeintheneighborhood, as calculated by the number of crimesreported in the Messenger, it was noted that thediscrepancy is due to the fact that theMessenger alsoreports serious crimes in neighboring areas such asInmanParkandLakeClaire.3.AnnouncementsVisitors• Anne Dennington, Flux ‐‐ [email protected] .Please see written summary, page 2. CPNO voted tosupporttheprojectwithashowofhands.• Fall Fest: Planning Party Tuesday, Feb 1st, 7pm atManuel’sTavern. CherieKing,FallFestco‐chair, invitedneighbors to attend theplanningparty. Fall Fest is theneighborhood’s biggest fundraiser; the help of many isneededforittosucceed.Avarietyofrolesareavailable,from small to large. Attending the meeting does notcommitattendeestoanything. It isfuntoworkontheFallFestteamandtoearnmoneyforagoodcause.• Recording Secretary: Jay Sandhaus noted that thepositionhasbeenfilledbyCourtenayDusenbury•ZoningOfficer:JaySandhausnotedthatthepositionisstill vacant and that this is one of the most importantpositions on the Board. Please consider applying orservingontheZoningCommittee.

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CPNOMinutes,frompage94. Approval of previous month'smeetingminutes. Approved by ashowofhands.5. Officer and committee chairreportsSpecial note: informative reportsappearattheendofthisreportasAppendix1.Onlyactionableitems(those requiring action or vote bythe membership) will beconsidered during monthlymeetings.•Treasurer‐DaveAynesnotedthattax formsfor 2007 have now been filedproperly, and the IRS has beenasked to forgive the existingpenaltyon2008taxes.•PublicSafety‐ Christie Kuropatwa advised thatsheisformingaSafetyCommittee.Anumberofgoodideashavebeenbrought forth on how to improvesafetyintheneighborhood.Pleasee‐mail [email protected] forinformation. Jay Sandhaus saidthereisalistofvolunteeractivitieson the website and the SafetyCommitteewillbeadded.•Membership‐ Jay Sandhaus noted thatmembership renewals are nowonline. Visitwww.candlerpark.org/renew tosign up for 2011. Members notregistered by February 1 will notbe able to vote at the Februarymeeting.CPNOmembersarelessthan 10% of all neighborhoodresidents. Neighbors presentedsuggestions on how to increasemembership.6.Newbusiness•$3,750forMulberryFieldswatersustainability project (Jesse &Richard Bathrick). The Bathrick’sare requesting $3,750 for a raincatchment system for theproperty.Fundswouldbeusedtopurchaseandinstallametalcisternandpumpandforothermaterials.Forthepast12yearstheBathrickshavedonatedwatertothoseusingthe community garden and this isgetting expensive. A meetingattendee asked whether theBathricks would provide matchingfundsfortheproject;

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Join or Renew Online in 2011 It’s a great way to get involved and keep up with what’s happening in Candler Park. Membership

allows you to fully participate by voting in CPNO monthly meetings, receive e-mails with important news, and keep apprised of upcoming meetings.

Already a Member? Renew for 2011 by going to http://www.candlerpark.org/renew (yes, the bylaws

require each member to renew)

To Join: Go to www.candlerpark.org and click “Membership”

Support CPNO with a Paypal donation today! No computer? CPNO will still accept the paper

application below, but its primary method of communication will be e-mail and The Messenger.

- Lexa King, CPNO Membership Secretary

CPNO Membership Application Name: ___________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: _______ ZIP: _____________ Home phone: ______________ Mobile phone: _________________ Email: ___________________________________________________ Minor Children (names and ages) __________________________ Any information NOT to be published in CP neighborhood directory? __________________________________________________________ Business applicants list name, address, and phone # of designated agent: Name of business: _________________________________________ Address of business: ________________________________________

Optional Contribution

Support CPNO with a PayPal donation today?If you wish to make a donation to help CPNO continue serving the neighborhood, please take this opportunity to make a contribution. Please indicate either: New Enrollment _______ or Renewal ______ I elect to contribute ________________________________________

Membership Involvement and Interests ___ New neighbor welcome ___ Newsletter/Messenger ___ Historic Preservation ___ Candler Park/Environment ___ 5K/Road Races ___ Land Use / Zoning ___ Tour of Homes ___ Flyer Distribution ___ Fall Fest ___ Parent/child groups ___ Social events Other (specify) ___________

If sending by mail, please address to: CPNO Membership

P.O. Box 5418, Atlanta GA 31107

CPNOMinutes,frompage10Ms. Bathrick noted that the total project cost isestimated tobe$6,000and that theother costs (labor)wouldbeprovidedbyvolunteers. Ameetingattendeenoted that proper notice to the CNPO membership onthevoteontherequestforfundshadnotbeengiveninadvance. In addition, due to delays from the snowstorm, many people had not received the Messengerarticle outlining the Bathrick’s proposal. Themembershipagreedtotableconsiderationofthefundingrequest until the February meeting, but took a non‐bindingvoteofgeneralsupportfortheideabyashowofhands.•$222.79forCNPOPlanningParty.JaySandhausnotedthat, due to double the number of attendees expectedforthesessionatManuel’sTavern(morethan60peopleattended)additional fundswereneeded topay the tab.CNPOhadoriginally requested$400 for theevent. Theadditionalfundswereapprovedbyashowofhands.7. Adjournment: Themeeting was adjourned at 8:07p.m.

L5PCCElevatorCelebrationByRandyPimsler,L5PCCBoardPresident

The Little Five Points Community Center's (L5PCC)long term goal to increase accessibility for allmembersofthecommunityhasfinallybeenrealized.After sixmonths of construction, we are pleased toannounce that the elevator is nearing completion.The new elevator and related work provides fordesignatedparking,anaccessible route to theentryand an elevator serving three floors of the center.FOSCO provided construction servicesand managedto work around holiday and building residentconstraintsundaunted.Fundraising for the project was provided by aCommunity Development Block Grant administeredby the City of Atlanta, Department of Parks,RecreationandCulturalAffairs.

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Classified Ads [email protected] or call Pat Felty at 404- 822-8043. Customized home cleaning and organizing. Pet friendly with neighborhood references. Since 1989.

PLANT TREES www.plant-tree.com 770-912-9844 Certified Arborist / Master Gardener. Hazardous tree evaluation, tree care, & tree plantings / general lawn maintenance, aerating and fertilizing - Quentin Holden.

HOUSE REPAIR - Rotted Wood, Interior Painting, Trim Carpentry, Drywall/Plaster repair, window repair. Candler Park resident 15 years. Professional Work Free Estimate. Lee Nicholson 404-378-1343

Sandy's Petsitting Service. Have leash, will travel. Petsitting in the home. Call Sandy 404-966-1526. 10 yrs experience

Lighthall's Cleaning - Est. 1989 great service at a great price! All work is guaranteed. 404 893 9308

RESCUED KITTENS FOR ADOPTION Local rescued kittens/cats now looking for home-sweet-home! I’m a Candler Park Mama, and animal foster and rescue Mama for our local GA communities animals in need. Please call Kate at:404-228-6622 [email protected] AND katebranchbrowne.posterous.com Thank you!

Epworth Day School @ Candler Park - CP's neighborhood preschool & Pre-K www.epworthdayschool.com

BARNABY'S GREEN THUMB INC. - We make your yard glow when we mow, edge and blow. Other services on request. 30 years experience 404 373 1591

L5PCCElevator,frompage11Several foundations,the CandlerPark Neighborhood Organization,Inman Park NeighborhoodAssociation, Friends ofInmanPark,andnumerous individualsprovided funding for theproject. Atotalof justover$200,000hasbeenraised, with the total project costapproaching$250,000.Financingforthe project is being provided byDecaturFirst.On February 27, 2010 from 1:00 to3:00pm, theBoardofDirectors andpartners in the centerwould like toinvite you tocelebrate thecompletion of the installation of theelevator. Come ride to the thirdfloor, see our studios and enjoy thisincrediblecommunityasset.First E ‐ Considers Access:The FirstExistentialistCongregationlocatedat470 Candler Park Drive is studyingaccessibility alternatives for thebuilding.Sincesomanypeopleutilizethebuilding,besidesmembersofthecongregation, the Building andGroundsCommitteeat FirstEwouldlike to solicit suggestions fromneighbors forproviding accessby allindividuals to the building. If youhave questions, comments and/orsuggestions, please contact the FirstE Building and Grounds CommitteeChairperson, Dominic Thomas, [email protected].

Subjectsthendroppedthebagafewcarsdownfromhervehicle.300blockCliftonRd– Larceny fromauto ‐ 12/14 Tues Morn. Someoneentered2vehiclesandstole2walletswith 2 DLs and bank cards. Methodofentrynotstated.Victimsalsosaidsomeone attempted to make entryinto their residence. They found awindow slightly open and the shadecut, but weren’t sure if entry wasgained.1200 block Dekalb Ave – Larcenyfromauto‐12/23ThursEve.Parkinglot. Someone broke out the rearpassenger side window and stole 2GPSs, 2 I Pods, 200CDsandapursewithawallet.1600blockMcLendonAve–Larcenyfromauto‐12/28TuesDay.Witnessheard glass break and saw suspectdriving listed vehicle away from thescene. Suspect broke out rearpassenger side window of vehicle,but nothing was taken. Suspect:B/M.SuspectVehicle:SilverChrysler300.1200blockMcLendonAve–Robbery‐12/30 (10:00pm)ThursEve.Street.Victim: W/F,29YOA.Victim: W/M,22YOA.Victim:B/F,23YOA.Victim:W/F,24YOA.Victim: W/M, 22 YOA. Weapon:Shotgun,handgun.Victimssaidtheywere approached by suspects andtold to, “geton thegroundandgiveup everything out of your pockets.”Victims got on the ground andsuspects fled with listed property.Taken: 2 cell phones, 2 purses, 2wallets, ID’s, credit/debit cards,$120, umbrella. Suspects: 2 B/M’s,mid30’s, 5’10”‐6’00”,160lbs‐180lbs,black coats, black hat, camouflageknithat,darkpants,brownpants.1300 block Dekalb Ave – Burglary ‐1/6/ThursEve.Apartment.Someonebroke out a side window with awooden slab and stole a metallockbox with $3,500, bills, mail andlegaldocuments.

Zone6CrimeReportsCompiledbyDavidBruce

200 block Elmira Pl – Larceny fromauto‐12/13MonDay.Suspectbrokeout rearpassenger sidewindowandstolealaptopandbriefcase.Witnessshowed police video of 3 malesaroundvictim’svehicle.1500 block Dekalb Ave – Larcenyfromauto ‐12/13MonDay.Parkinglot.Videoshows3subjectsbreakoutreardriver’ssidewindowandtakeabookbag.

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