From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Mon Jan 3 13:57:17 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 08:57:17 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Rocking Chair Awards Message-ID: <14303314.1104760637428.JavaMail.root@wamui04.slb.atl.earthlink.net> Rocking Chair Awards for retiring officers -------------------------------------- Be it known, that in recognition of exhibiting distinguished service in the neighborhood of Lake Claire for many and various activities, including performing the duties of the office of Vice President for Public Safety for several years: Carol Mercer is hereby awarded the Order of the Rocking Chair, and is granted all the honors and privileges thereof. Given this 3rd day of January, 2005 in the City of Atlanta, Georgia. -------------------------------------- Be it known, that in recognition of exhibiting distinguished service in the neighborhood of Lake Claire for many and various activities, including performing the duties of the post of Newsletter Editor: Bruce Fort is hereby awarded the Order of the Rocking Chair, and is granted all the honors and privileges thereof. Given this 3rd day of January, 2005 in the City of Atlanta, Georgia. From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Tue Jan 4 18:21:36 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 13:21:36 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Legislative Reps. Meeting, Jan 06 Message-ID: <28036055.1104862897157.JavaMail.root@wamui05.slb.atl.earthlink.net> Georgia Senators/House Reps. Public Meeting 2005 January 06 Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. To start the new year, DeKalb County Representatives from the Georgia Senate and House will host a community meeting this week. This is forum for citizens to voice their concerns about the next legislative session. The meeting will enable you to help shape the agenda for the coming year. When: January 06 Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Where: Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce St., Decatur Lake Claire's representatives, elected last November: - Ga. Senate (Dist. 42), David Adelman - Ga. House (Dist. 84), Jo Ann McClinton From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Wed Jan 12 16:13:34 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 11:13:34 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Southerland Speed Hump Petition, Jan 18 Message-ID: <27628995.1105546414843.JavaMail.root@wamui04.slb.atl.earthlink.net> Proposed Speed Humps for Southerland Terrace (A message from Ryan Gesser) In 2004 December, a petition was circulated among Southerland Terrace property owners to solicit approval or disapproval of traffic calming measures in the form of four speed humps along Southerland from DeKalb Avenue to McLendon Avenue. A description and map of the plan, in addition to a petition for approval or disapproval was delivered to each residence on the street. As of 2005 January 11, support for the plan is unanimous, but only among the 11 property owners who have responded thus far. 12 additional approvals must be collected for the city to move forward with the plan. Before the city proceeds with this project, 75% of the 30 total Southerland terrace property owners must approve the plan by signing the petition. Approval of the plan is in jeopardy due to the number of rental properties on the street, the legal owners of which may not have received the petition or taken the time to consider the proposal. It is therefore essential that all legal owners residing on the street make their opinion known as to whether the proposal should be approved or disapproved! The final deadline to submit the petitions to the city is this coming Tuesday, 2005 January 18. If you or someone you know is a Sutherland terrace resident that has not yet returned the petition to Ryan Gesser at 1838 McLendon avenue, please do so immediately! Please contact Ryan at 404-840-6132 or mclendon@lakeclaire.org if you have questions, comments, or can offer support locating interested Southerland Terrace property owners who have not yet returned their petition! From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Tue Jan 18 16:32:43 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 11:32:43 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Meeting Reminder: Jan 20 Message-ID: <9204326.1106065963734.JavaMail.root@wamui06.slb.atl.earthlink.net> The next LCN meeting is 2005 January 20 Thursday 7:00 p.m. at the Frazer Center; use the entrance at north end of Ridgewood Road. New and long-time neighbors equally welcome! Social Time with refreshments 6:30-7:00. AGENDA (* denotes a issue which may be voted on) + Welcome and "Good News" + Announcements + Current Issues - Discussion, electronic newsletter - Freedom Park Update - Marta Property update - Neighborhood liason responsibilities - Identify funding projects 2005 - Appointment by Exec. Committee of vacant positions: ~ V.P. Safety Randy Byrd ~ NPU Rep Nabil Hammam + Officers' Reports - Zoning/Planning ~ Variance: Kirk & Kathryn Lockhart, 429 Claire Drive* + New Business From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Tue Feb 15 14:51:42 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 09:51:42 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Freedom Park Volunteers, and HGTV in Atlanta Message-ID: <14974047.1108479102926.JavaMail.root@wamui07.slb.atl.earthlink.net> Two Announcements: -Freedom Park Volunteer Opportunities -HGTV is coming to Atlanta ----------------------- Two exciting projects in Freedom Park are scheduled for the next two Saturdays. Saturday, February 19, 9:00 AM to noon Volunteers will plant 60 to 70 trees in Freedom Park. The group will meet in the parking lot of the Carter Center (near entrance # 3). Volunteers should bring gloves and water. Following the tree planting, volunteers are invited for pizza and a celebration at the Horizon Theater. Trees Atlanta, a partner of the Freedom Park Conservancy, is coordinating the event. Please contact Greg Levine if you can help: greg@treesatlanta.org Saturday, February 26, 8:30 to noon Volunteers will remove kudzu, brush and dead/dying trees from Section 4 in Freedom Park. Section 4 is located between Freedom Parkway, Ralph McGill Blvd.and Belgrade Ave. Kudzu spraying is planned in this area next spring and summer. Our work this winter will make that much more effective. Volunteers should bring gloves and water (hand held pruners would also be helpful). The group will meet near the intersection of Freedom Parkway and Ralph McGill, near the Freedom Lofts and Copenhill Lofts. Please contact John O'Brien if you can help: objuan@objuan.com Cathi Barlow Freedom Park Improvement Committee ----------------------- HGTV is coming to Atlanta HGTV is coming to Atlanta in March and is looking for homeowners with a story to tell about renovating their home. Are you a history buff? Did you find out something interesting about your home and its previous owners during a renovation project? Then this message is for you! "If Walls Could Talk," is a weekly series on home & Garden Television (HGTV) that explores the many homes across the country with intriguing pasts. The series profiles homeowners who make surprising historical discoveries about their homes as they research and restore them. Believing that "every home has a history," each episode features three houses across the country where homeowners have made amazing discoveries. Recent stories include: - In their 1870 stone house, a Texas couple uncovers an initialed powder horn, which surprisingly connects their property to the legendary Davy Crockett. - Resoration leads a California homeowner to a box of negatives in his 1912 bungalow. A story about a Hollywood photographer and 1930's film stars soon developed. - In Massachusetts, a 1600's log house reveals one family's 300- year old history on the property, after the current homeowner discovers a 17th century document box and cobbler's bench, complete with tools. The series is produced for HGTV by High Noon Productions of Denver, Colorado. The company produces several series for HGTV including "The Secret Gardens of..." and "Modern Masters" and "Dream Drives." The producers behind High Noon have created several series and award-winning primetime documentaries for cable networks like HGTV, Food Network, Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel. Interested homeowners should call or e-mail Bonnie Bange at the address/phone number below: Bonnie Bange Researcher High Noon Productions HGTV's "If Walls Could Talk" 303-712-3179 303-486-3881 fax BBange@highnoonproductions.com From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Wed Feb 16 22:49:08 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 17:49:08 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Meeting Reminder: Feb 17 Message-ID: <26943499.1108594148917.JavaMail.root@wamui02.slb.atl.earthlink.net> Meeting Agenda - Feb 17, 7:00 p.m. Online Newsletter - update ----------------------------------- The next LCN meeting is 2005 February 17 Thursday 7:00 p.m. at the Frazer Center; use the entrance at north end of Ridgewood Road. New and long-time neighbors equally welcome! Social Time with pizza and beverage 6:30-7:00. AGENDA (* denotes a issue which may be voted on) + Welcome and "Good News" + Current Issues (discussion only) - Electronic newsletter - Freedom Park Update, Discuss $500 donation - Olmstead Linear Park, Discuss $500 donation - Spring fling party sponsored by LCN - Identify funding projects 2005 - LCN's role in the tree appeal process - Special Public Interest zoning district for Lake Claire - Dues drive/fundraising - Pedestrian crossing signage for Clifton Rd in conjunction with Candler Park + Officers' & Volunteers' Reports + New Business - Bylaw changes for NPU-N* ----------------------------------- Update on Online Newsletter The February paper issue of "Lake Claire Neighbors" stated that LCN will start to put versions of the newsletter online. The online editions will be posted at: http://www.lakeclaire.org/news/letter.htm Due to some technical problems, we have only posted the 2005 January issue so far. We had to reduce the resolution of the graphics to get the file size below 1 Megabyte--in order to make it more download-friendly. Hopefully within a month or so we will get all the technical issues ironed out. Stay tuned! From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Fri Feb 18 22:08:46 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 17:08:46 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Social Security, Two Views Message-ID: <19951295.1108764526435.JavaMail.root@wamui02.slb.atl.earthlink.net> Social Security, Two Views - Johnny Isakson - John Lewis (town hall meeting, 2005 Feb 26) ---------------------------- Thursday, February 3, 2005 Isakson Praises Bush, Urges Congress to Tackle Social Security Reform WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) today used his first speech on the Senate floor to praise President Bush's willingness to tackle Social Security Reform and urged his colleagues to take action on this pressing issue. "We should not reject this debate out of hand. We should embrace it," Isakson said. We shouldn't reject personal investment. We should encourage it." Isakson criticized those reluctant to admit Social Security is in crisis. He also urged his colleagues to act now and strengthen Social Security for their children and grandchildren. "I heard someone in opposition to reform last night criticize the president for saying it's their money," Isakson said. "They said it's not their money; it's my mother's money. Well that's what's wrong with the system." ----------------------------- Rep. John Lewis Hosts Social Security Town Hall Meeting February 8, 2005 - President Bush recently outlined his plan to privatize Social Security. Congressman John Lewis will hold a town meeting to allow 5th District residents to hear from experts on Social Security and decide how they feel about the President's proposal. Social Security is not in crisis. The government's own analysis found that even with no changes, Social Security could pay the full benefits originally promised until at least 2042, and pay very substantial benefits thereafter. In the long term Social Security does need some changes so that it will continue to meet its obligations after 2042. However, incremental fixes will preserve the program so that future generations can continue to depend on it. As a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, I will work to ensure that Social Security continues to provide dependable monthly incomes, not just for the current generation of retirees, but for all Americans across the generations. We must strengthen Social Security, not destroy it. I want to know your views. Please join me on Saturday February 26, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Loudermilk Center (40 Courtland Street) for a Town Hall Meeting on Social Security. Sincerely, Congressman John Lewis Georgia's 5th Congressional District From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Thu Mar 3 15:17:31 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 10:17:31 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Park Pride Pot Luck, Mar 03 Message-ID: <25087471.1109863051267.JavaMail.root@wamui03.slb.atl.earthlink.net> Parks and Greenspace Pot Luck Dinner 2005 March 03 Thursday 5:30-7:30 Cabbagetown Community Center 177 Estoria Avenue Atlanta, GA 30316 You are invited to Join Park Pride and a host of others for a casual evening of food and fun. Meet fellow Atlanta residents who are doing a little dirty work to make our parks beautiful. Learn about other parks and get new ideas for the park in your own back yard. There will be no formal program. If you are attending, please contact Nicholas Williams at 404-853-7471 or Nicholas@parkpride.org From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Mon Mar 14 14:20:35 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:20:35 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Mar 17 Senior Seminar, and The Masquerade Message-ID: <15776469.1110810036063.JavaMail.root@wamui08.slb.atl.earthlink.net> Two Announcements: - Senior Services Seminar, 2005 Mar 17 - Proposed demolition of DuPre Mill (The Masquerade) ---------------------- 4th Annual Focus Upon Senior Services (F.U.S.S.) Seminar: Apply Onsite for Senior Citizens' Exemptions! Thursday March 17, 2005 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Drew Charter School 301 East Lake Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30317 If you are 62 or older with a gross household income of $10,000 or less; 65 or older with a Georgia net income of $40,000 or less; and own and occupy the owner on property for which you are you are seeking an exemption, please bring: Proof of age or identification: valid drivers license, Georgia ID, birth certificate Proof of income: 2004 federal and state tax filing form 1040 or 1099 statement of income received Proof of residence: 2004 property tax bill or warranty deed For more information, please call: Councilmember Archibong's office at 404-330-6048 Deanne Titus, on behalf of Natalyn Mosby Archibong Councilmember, District 5 404-330-6048 ----------------------- The DuPre Excelsior Mill, built in 1895, is an excellent example of creative reuse of an historic building which may now be destroyed unless we can halt plans to demolish the building for construction of 182 condos. Located at 695 North Avenue (currently The Masquerade), this mill used steam power to manufacture wood-shaving packing material. This building pre-dates the Sear Tower, which most people know currently as City Hall East. In the early 1980's the mill was used as a neighborhood pizza restaurant and movie theater. The most remarkable thing about this building is the turn-of-the- century architecture and beautiful Georgia granite walls. Inside, most of the polished wood and original metal machinery have been preserved and incorporated into the decor. Help us save the Mill--Immediate Action Is Critical. Send your tax-deductible contribution to The Atlanta Preservation Center, 327 St. Paul Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Write "Excelsior Mill" in the memo section of the check to ensure that your funds go to this particular project. Among other things, your contribution will be used to pay for a study of the building's history and viability for preservation, to be submitted to the Atlanta Urban Design Commission to support the designation of this building to a zoning category of Landmark Building/Site (LBS). Here is what else you can do Right Now: 1. Contact your City Council representative and members at large (especially those on the Zoning Committee) and let them know what is going on. Express your opinion regarding the preservation of this part of Atlanta's history. Please ask them to support Landmark rezoning for this building. 2. While you have their attention please tell them that you also have concerns about how easy it is to get a demolition permit in this City. Right now there is NO architectural review process required and once issued, demolition permits can be renewed without review for many, many years. Example: The Varsity building on North Avenue has a demolition permit which has been repeatedly renewed for many years, without any requirements for City review. Owners keep these permits in effect because they know it would be nearly impossible to get a demo permit today on their buildings, usually because the buildings are of some historic value. Legislation is required to remedy this situation. If you would like to learn more of if you want someone to come talk to your group, please call me at 404-892-5066. Anna Copello, annacopello@gmail.com Friends of the Mill [Editor's Note: If you happen to support the owners' right to develop their private property without interference, you are entitled to contact your City Councilors to express that view also.] From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Tue Mar 15 17:21:59 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:21:59 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Meeting Reminder: Mar 17 Message-ID: <18708565.1110907319746.JavaMail.root@wamui08.slb.atl.earthlink.net> The next LCN meeting is 2005 March 17 Thursday 7:00 p.m. at the Frazer Center; use the entrance at north end of Ridgewood Road. New and long-time neighbors equally welcome! Social Time with pizza and beverage 6:30-7:00. AGENDA (* denotes a issue which may be voted on) + Welcome and "Good News" - Anna Copello, Atlanta Preservation Center, efforts to save Excelsior Mill (Masquerade night club) + Current Issues - Discussion electronic newsletter - Discussion on Renovating pavilion in Lake Claire Park - Identify funding projects 2005 - LCN and its role in the tree appeal process - Special Public Interest zoning district for Lake Claire - Dues drive/fundraising - Discuss pedestrian crossing signage for Clifton Rd in conjunction with Candler Park - Olmsted Linear park donation, $500 * - Freedom Park Conservancy donation, $500 * - Spring Fling funding, up to $250 * + Officers' & Volunteers' Reports - Zoning/Planning, Ranee Seither re-hearing of previously approved variance by LCN in 2004 December. + New Business A web version of the current newsletter can be downloaded at: http://www.lakeclaire.org/letter/2005-03.pdf From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Tue Mar 29 14:55:13 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 09:55:13 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] McLendon Traffic Meeting, Apr 01 Message-ID: <17496516.1112108113328.JavaMail.root@wamui06.slb.atl.earthlink.net> McLendon Follow Up Meeting Friday, April 01, 2005 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. City Council - Large Conference Room The follow up to the 11/04/04 meeting has been RESCHEDULED. We will reconvene to address community concerns related to the McLendon Avenue Traffic Calming Project on Friday, April 1, 2005 in the Atlanta City Council Large Conference Room at 10:00 a.m. Valerie Bell-Smith On Behalf of Sandra D. Jennings, P.E. Office of Transportation (404) 330-6739