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THE Inman ParkAdvocatorAtlanta’s Small Town Downtown News • Newsletter of the Inman Park Neighborhood Association
[email protected] • inmanpark.org • 245 North Highland Avenue NE • Suite 230-401 • Atlanta 30307March 2013
Volume 41 • Issue 3
AdvocatorMarch 2013
President’s ReportBy Andy CoffmAn, President
The center of gravity for urban living is never far from Inman Park. For many reasons, our connection to Old Fourth Ward is more important now than ever. From business development, to quality of life, and to improving our educational opportunities, the O4W is part of our past and our future.
One cannot overstate the significance of the retail and housing developments sprouting up on the west side of Inman Park. Our larger neighbor is becoming an important destination for new urban pioneers and trendy businesses. Growth like this spurs many positive changes.
The most significant factor in the renaissance coming to our border is The BeltLine and the investment it represents. It is better than anyone imagined. It brings visitors who would seldom venture to this part of town because south of Ponce was --until now-- far, far away. It’s a people-watcher’s paradise. Whereas the train tracks served to separate our neighborhoods, The BeltLine is bringing us together in many ways.
The City has been a part of these positive changes. Councilmember, Kwanza Hall, declared 2012 as the “Year of Boulevard,” making the main thoroughfare through O4W a focus of much needed community activism and law enforcement cooperation. There are residual benefits to a stronger and more vibrant link among all of the in-town neighborhoods.
The commercial development on opposite sides of The BeltLine is bringing life to many previously unnoticed warehouses and loading docks. It improves security for us all by increasing foot traffic, lighting, and access. This commercial development will translate into increased population by people and families longing for an in-town experience that offers it all, without an hour-long commute.
In the most recent reconfiguration of the attendance zones for Atlanta Public Schools, the O4W was included in our school cluster, the Grady Cluster. One of the potential sites to increase capacity and ease student overcrowding is the David T. Howard School,
located in the heart of the O4W Neighborhood. This potential renovation would produce immediate positive changes to surrounding properties and infrastructure.
As the full potential of the residential and commercial development in the O4W is realized, our quality of life will be equally improved. It will be improved through greater choices, more destinations, and direct pedestrian and bicycle transportation routes to downtown and midtown.
For all of these reasons, our connection to O4W will soon be as strong and as important as our alliances with other in-town neighbors, like Candler Park, Virginia-Highlands and Poncey-Highlands. Over the next few years, we can expect our communities to become even more intertwined, especially as the former industrial sites along the old rail corridor are eliminated and repurposed. The benefits to Inman Park of a strong and secure O4W are obvious.
A Note from the EditorsBy susAnnA CAPelouto & stePhAnie toBBen, Co-editors
This spring will be like no other in Inman Park. A year ago, we did not have the new Springvale Park Playground to amuse our smallest residents. We also didn’t have the finished BeltLine, which now entertains bikers, skaters, walkers and runners. We’re an active bunch, no doubt. Just watch Inman Parkers go into high gear this month for Festival. Yards are cleaned, houses are prepped for Tour of Homes and Festival posters are going up. This issue of the Advocator is full of forms and articles to give you all the pertinent information you need to participate in the largest volunteer run festival in the South. Be active, be helpful and most of all, be proud to call Inman Park home!
Inman Park Belugas
Learn more about getting involved with the neighborhood swim team. Swimmers and sponsors wanted!
Page 9
Butterfly BallDon’t miss out on the soiree of the season. Get all the details about this great Inman Park tradition, including information on ticket sales.
Page 17
Grady High School
Hear from one local student why he feels safe at Grady, despite a recent incident involving a handgun on campus.
Page 20
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Inman ParkNeighborhood Association
OFFICERSPresident, Andy Coffman
VP • Planning, Neel Gupta404-885-6744
VP • Zoning, Alan Travis404-713-1384
VP • Historic Preservation, Erin Kane404-275-9759
VP • Public Safety, Greg Scott404-597-8065
VP • Communications, Leigh Hays404-402-4554
Treasurer, Eric Goldberg678-467-2096
Secretary, Jaclyn McDougal404-683-3934
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& Stephanie TobbenStaff: Janet Berry, Randy Bailey,
Karen Heim & Megan Holder
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The Advocator is a publication of KDA Communications. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in this publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of KDA Communications.
The Advocator is the official newsletter of the Inman Park Neighborhood Association, Inc. (IPNA). In addition to the reports by the IPNA board of directors, officers, committee chairs, and the agenda for the current month’s meeting, the Advocator publishes letters to the editor, press releases, articles deemed of interest to the community and paid advertising. Publishing of display advertisement, articles, letters, or notices, does not constitute an endorsement by IPNA, its Board of Directors and/or the Advocator and the Advocator staff. The content and opinions of a published article or letter represent the opinions of the author and not the opinion of IPNA, its Board of Directors and/or the Advocator and the Advocator staff unless it is expressly stated. IPNA reserves the right to edit all items submitted for publication and to reject any material or ads submitted for pub-lication. Material submitted anonymously, including press releases, will not be published. By submitting materials and photos you acknowledge you have the right to do so and understand the Advocator is published online as well in print.
Content is due on the 20th of the month prior to publication and should be submitted to [email protected].
To advertise in the Advocator, please contactKDA Communications at (678) 905-4842 or
Chairs & CoordinatorsAdopt the BeltLine: Kevin Ireland [email protected] ● 404-254-5890 Anne Roberts ....................................... [email protected] ● 404-242-5300
Archives: Teresa Burk [email protected] ● 404-449-3000
Beautification & Sidewalks: Millie Astin [email protected] ● 404-589-9012
Directory: position presently vacant
Education: Paula Kupersmith ............. [email protected] ● 404-577-5319
Festival 2013: Melissa Miller & Thom Abelew [email protected] ● 404-276-7736
Freedom Park Conservancy: David Hamilton [email protected] ● 404-663-5151
Graffiti: Josh Green [email protected] ● 404-567-9908
Hospitality: Lori Millard ....................................... [email protected] ● 404-827-0405 Christina Moraitis ................. [email protected] ● 404-577-9330 Patsy Fisher [email protected] ● 404-614-0032
NPU-N Representative: Rick Bizot ............................................ [email protected] ● 404-954-2490
Porch Parties: Pat & Richard Westrick ................... [email protected] ● 404-523-4801
SOCIAL: Holiday Party: Erin Kane [email protected] ● 404-275-9759 July Fourth: position presently vacant
Springvale Park: Stephanie & Cameron McCaa [email protected] ● 404-414-2496 Master Plan: Amy Higgins [email protected] ● 404-593-8253 Playground: Eric Goldberg ......... [email protected] ● 678-467-2096
Traffic: Danny Feig-Sandoval [email protected] ● 404-521-1949
Tree Watch: Oreon Mann [email protected] ● 404-402-6486
Website: Leigh Hays [email protected] ● 404-402-4554
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By Jaclyn McDougal, Secretary
Minutes of the February IPNA Meeting
NewcomersDavid Chandley from Inman LaneRebecca and Morgan from Inman MotorworksJordy from The Icebox
AnnouncementsOreon Mann, book club will be February 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Cathy Jamison, 805-B Edgewood Avenue. The book is Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin. Please bring a covered dish to share.
Pat Westrick, porch party is February 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Melissa Miller and Thom Abelew, 211 Hurt Street. Please bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage.
Paul Cornwell from Atlanta Camp (Coalition for the Abolition of Marijuana Prohibition) updated the neighborhood on Festival. They will be filing a lawsuit in federal court for active use of the park at Poplar Circle. He is requesting neighborhood support. Please contact him if you would like any more information, [email protected] or 404-462-7959.
Melissa Miller reminded everyone that the the 2013 Inman Park Festival is coming up in April. Please ask friends, family, etc coming to the Festival from other areas to walk, bike or take MARTA because parking will be a challenge. The Advocator will contain a map and list of road closings. There is an IPNA Festival Volunteer Meeting on March 14 at 7:30 p.m., 211 Hurt Street. Please go online to sign up to volunteer.
Leslie Grant from Grant Park announced she is running for the Atlanta Public School Board to represent this district. She has met with some members of the IP education committee.
Cathy Bradshaw announced the Inman Park Theater Night is Saturday April 27 at 7:30 p.m. under the tent on Elizabeth Street. Tables are still available for purchase and support the theaters in Inman Park. Please visit inmanparktheatrenight.com for more information.
Police Officers’ ReportLt. Schierbaum noted that the neighborhood has been quiet, but please stay aware and report anything suspicious. Please do not hesitate to call 911- that’s what it is there for. Once the police have been called, also call Inman Park Security Patrol.
Officer Bandy will have to have another surgery so will be on desk duty for a few more months, but please continue to send well wishes.
The robbery on Monday in L5P was unique because of timing and it was brazen. If you take cash to the bank regularly please change the time and days you do so around and do not do it alone.
There has been a problem with catalytic convertors from Honda CRV’s being stolen. This is a city wide problem. If you see anyone hanging around a car, especially at night, please call 911.
Elected Officials’ ReportNan Orrock wanted to let everyone aware of three bills currently being discussed. Republicans are trying to redraw maps to give themselves more Fulton County votes in the Senate and House. This also changes the county commission district which leaves unbalances to the county.
House Bill 170 changes homestead exemption, which sounds good but kills the Fulton County budget. All money for arts and other services will be gone.
There’s also a bill to do away civil service due process/pension after 2014. Nan urges people to ask legislature to stop this or we will not be able to recruit or keep our civil servants.
Jay Tribby for Kwanza Hall sends his congratulations on the completion of the Springvale Park Playground. It is a very nice playground.
Kwanza is looking into updating the special event permits that deal with marathons (and other road races) and festivals in Inman Park for road closures.
There is still discussion on the new stadium plans and will update when available.
Edgewood Avenue Bridge closing is still on for March. Please plan accordingly as it will impact traffic flow on that side of Inman Park.
IPNA Officers’ ReportAndy Coffman, PresidentIPNA is now accepting nominations for board members. Please email [email protected] to nominate yourself or someone else. The nomination committee is comprised of Dennis Mobley, Matt Nelson and Megan Holder.
Alan Travis, V.P. Zoning & Erin Kane, V.P. Historic Preservation135 Krog Street (The Icebox)- Special Exception for Parking; Variance to reduce transitional yard; Type III. Icebox is expanding the building to set up a print shop which will include parking. Need special parking exception because they will never need the required number of parking spaces. Immediate neighbors voted to support 6-0. A motion was made to support, seconded and carried.
Neel Gupta, V.P. PlanningTraffic update- information from meetings is on the IPNA website. Please check it out.
Moreland Avenue corridor study is happening and an off lane is being considered in L5P. More information to come.
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Eric Goldberg, Treasurer Public Safety $13,323.26Springvale Park Visioning/Master Planning $5,655.00Beautification $840.00Misc $121.09Historic Fourth Ward Conservancy $500.00Administrative $37.23Total $20,471.58
Greg Scott, V.P. Public SafetyMembership drive will be through April 30, but you can join anytime. Working on a new shopping cart for signing up for security patrol online so hopefully will not have to deal with PayPal this year. Memberships range from $200-$300 per year and are well worth it. More info to come.
Leigh Hays, V.P. CommunicationsNothing to report.
Jaclyn McDougal, SecretaryNothing to report.
Committee ReportsNo committee reports.
Old business No old business.
New BusinessNo new business.
The next IPNA meeting is March 20 at 7:30 pm. Andy Coffman adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Minutes of the February IPNA Meeting • Continued
On the Calendar
Mar
14Inman Park Festival Volunteer Meeting
211 Hurt Street7:30 p.m.
Mar
20IPNA MeetingThe Marianna, located above Wrecking Bar Brewpub7:30 p.m.
Mar
27Book Clubhosted by Sarah Kirk
see page 10for details
Mar
29Porch Partyhosted by Diane & Bill Jordan
see page 17 for details
Mar
30BaconFestDad’s Garage1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
advance tickets required
Apr
08APS Spring Break
through April 12
Apr
11Inman Park Festival Volunteer Meeting
211 Hurt Street7:30 p.m.
Apr
17IPNA MeetingThe Marianna, located above Wrecking Bar Brewpub7:30 p.m.
Apr
26Inman Park Festivalthrough April 28
sign up to volunteer!
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By eric golDBerg • [email protected] Park Playground
Through several neighborhood fundraisers, a $47,000 grant from Park Pride, a gift from the City of Atlanta, the IPNA and generous contributions from Inman Park residents, we’ve raised $111,000 to date in completing phase one of Springvale Park improvements, a one of a kind playground.
Helping us reach our goal were 20 Inman Park families, five local businesses, the City of Atlanta and two non-profits (Park Pride and the IPNA). Each family and/or business donated at least $1,000 to become members of the Caterpillar Club, a group of Inman Park residents and businesses who believe in the vision of the playground, the larger park improvements on the way, and the group committed to building it. The Caterpillar Club members are: The Wrecking Bar Brewpub, The King-Keith House, Willy’s Mexicana Grill, Bobbi and Andre de Winter (Euclid Avenue), Jane and Bradley Smith (Sinclair Avenue), Regina Brewer and Joe Castellano (Sinclair Avenue), Amy Higgins and Mike Simpson (Inman Mews Drive), Cathy and Bo Bradshaw (Hurt Street), Ann and Jeff Cramer (Austin Avenue), Katie and Eric Goldberg (Sinclair Avenue), Leigh and Justin Wilde (Waverly Way), Michelle Nunn and Ron Martin (Elizabeth Avenue), Megan and Dan Kurzius (Sinclair Avenue), Lindsay and Phil Hill (Elizabeth Avenue), Aimee and Nick Franz (Waverly Way), Julie Noble and Eric Anderson (Alta Avenue), Stephanie and Cam McCaa (Waverly Way), Patty and Mike Murphy (Inman Mews Drive), Chris and Kristina Murphy (Dixie Avenue), Alyssa and Joel Beck (Battery Place), Alison and Michael Doerfler (Lake Avenue), Rebecca and Randy Hartley (Austin Avenue), Heather and Merritt Lancaster (Waverly Way), The Intown Dental Center at Edgewood Retail, Small Carpenters at Large, The IPNA, City of Atlanta, and Park Pride.
It’s not too late to become members of the Caterpillar Club. We plan on using the momentum and excitement generated from the building of the new playground to enter into a new phase of Springvale Park rehabilitation, which we hope to complete by the spring of 2014. The park could benefit from new walkways to replace the existing crumbling ones, hardscaping in and around the pond and playground, and a second, smaller playground build phase which would increase the existing playground’s footprint. Furthermore, connecting the north and south ends of the park is a longer term goal. All of the above projects hinge on us successfully executing the playground build, which has happened.
We ask for your support as we enter this exciting chapter in breathing life into our sleepy neighborhood centerpiece, Springvale Park. We appreciate all the donations we’ve received and are extraordinarily grateful for however much folks are willing to contribute.
Make your donation one of the following ways:
1) Write your $1,000 check made payable to Friends of Inman Park with “Springvale Park Playground” in the memo line and mail to:
Eric Goldberg385 Sinclair Ave.Atlanta, GA 30307
2) Go to the Springvale Park Playground website, www.springvaleparkplayground.org, follow the prompts and pay via Paypal.
Your donation is tax deductible as Friends of Inman Park is a 501 (c)3. You’ll receive a tax receipt from the Springvale Park Playground Committee. The Springvale Park Playground Committee (Eric Goldberg, Amy Higgins, Jane Smith, Patty Murphy, Kristina Murphy and Katherine Standish) thanks you for your continued support!
Photos courtesy of Sandra & Greg Scott, Picture This! Photography.
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Gnomes Gnever Give Up–They Gneed Your Help!
Festival is Only a Month Away!
Mary Lin Student wins District Spelling Bee
Please join the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons at the Inman Park Festival Parade on Sat., April 27th for their annual attempt at the Gnome March World Record.
The Gnomes began marching in the Festival Parade in 2007 to bring attention to important Gnome issues: gnomophobia, dandelion genocide, legalizing weeds, etc. In 2010, the Krewe and the Euclid Avenue Yacht Club attempted a World Record of the Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Garden Gnomes (a/k/a Gnome March). Signatures of 108 Gnomes were earnestly verified by Julia Stedman and Amy Carter. The Guinness Book of World Records denied the Gnomes’ claim, stating that the Gnome March was not an “established competition.” They then turned around and awarded it to a Canadian effort affiliated with the film, “Gnomio and Juliet!” First war birds, then this--curses! The Krewe’s Gnome March did give the Canadians a run for their money in 2011 with 239 Gnomes but fell 40 Gnomes short. Now, the confounded Brits hold the record with 478 Gnomes. Is the Krewe giving up? Never! They’re not taking this gnominally!
So do your Gnamerican duty--bring two friends and help break the World Record! All you need is a pointy red hat, gardening clothes and a sign promoting/protesting your pet Gnome issue. The Parade is Sat., April 27. Line up at 1 pm at Edgewood and Waddell. Step off at 2 pm, then immediately after the Parade, all Gnomes gather at Freedom Park between Euclid and Austin Ave. for the requisite World Record-clinching group photo. Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall will be the sanctioned Gnome Offiant.
Look for details on a hat-making party at the Yacht Club and at www.gratefulgluttons.com and http://www.facebook.com/KreweOfTheGratefulGluttons. For general Parade details, check out inmanparkfestival.org/events/parade.
While there is still much to do, the planning phase of the 42nd Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes is coming to a close. Festival this year will be April 26th-29th, and are we
excited about all we have to offer! We have a wonderful tour of homes, musicians, artists, food vendors, beer, and, of course, a fun and always funky parade on Saturday the 27th. Home Tour tickets should be available at the March IPNA meeting
Remember--our Festival is planned and run entirely by volunteers--and we need your help! We call on all of our neighbors and friends to help us make this Festival the best yet. There are volunteer slots available in house sitting, beer pouring, trash duty, final clean up and many more. This is a great opportunity to get involved, spend time with your neighbors, and show our visitors what makes our neighborhood so great. Despite the work involved, it is always a fun and fulfilling experience, and there is FREE BEER for volunteers! Please visit our volunteer website at www.inmanparkfestival.org/volunteer, sign up for a few shifts, and do your part to make this year’s Festival happen.
See you at the Festival!!
On February 7, the Atlanta Public Schools District Spelling Bee was hosted at Gideons Elementary School. Contestants from 25 elementary schools competed for the top spot. The APS Spelling Bee is sponsored annually by the Atlanta Association of Educators (AAE), with Ramon Reeves as President and Martha Henderson as the Spelling Bee Coordinator. Theo Weimar, from Mary Lin Elementary, will advance to the Georgia Association of Educator District Spelling Bee!
The winners of the 2013 APS Spelling Bee:
• 1st Place- Theo Weimar, Mary Lin Elementary• 2nd Place – Sydney Ragland, Young Middle• 3rd Place – Wen Lu, Beecher Hills Elementary• 3rd Place – Amanda Stevens, Sutton Middle
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By alexanDra coFFMan • [email protected] de Belugas!
Inman Park’s own Beluga Swim Team is ready for its fifth swim and dive season. This unique, rowdy, and fun-loving group lives up to IPNA’s reputation among our intown neighbors.
It’s hard to believe that our Swim Team --“The Belugas”-- is five years old! Registration starts this month and you can download the registration form at www.inmanparkpool.com. Your child must be 6 years of age and able to swim the length of the pool to be on the team. Our coaches offer swim clinics (outside of practice) that are very popular.
Everyone is welcomed and we have kids from Mary Lin, SPARK, NCS, Fernbank, Inman Middle, Children’s School, Drew Charter, Paideia School, Grady, Woodward, and others. This is a truly collaborative team of many neighborhoods and schools. You do not have to be a member of the Inman Park Pool Association to participate.
Practice and conditioning starts Monday, May 13 starting at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Starting Tuesday, May 28, practice begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends by 9:00 a.m. (we have two morning sessions). We will not have practice on Memorial Day or on the last day of school.
Meets will be June 6, 13 and 20 starting at 5 p.m. at the Inman Park Pool. The Inman Park Pool closes at 4:00 p.m. on those days to accommodate the swim meets. Thank you IPPA! Our team competes within our ranks and we have one practice meet against the Lake Claire Wahoo’s in May. With a team of 75 plus swimmers our meets have gotten quite competitive and fun!
Our end of season party will be on Saturday, June 22. Medals and ribbons will be awarded that morning. New this year: Meet the Team coffee on May 11 at the Inman Park Pool at 10-11 a.m. Mark your calendar and come for some coffee and reconnect with swim friends.
We love our Sponsors! Please consider being a sponsor of the Beluga Team. It will guarantee you great swimming & neighborhood karma.
The levels of sponsorship are as follows:
Gold: $250+ (company name on tee-shirt, team emails and website and Facebook advertising);Silver: $150+ (team emails and website & Facebook advertising); and Bronze: $1-$149 (team emails and love)
If you are interested in being a sponsor – please email Krista Baldwin at [email protected].
Visit our website site at www.inmanparkbelugas.com. Check out our profile on Facebook to see photos from last year. We are the Inman Park Swim Team – The Belugas.
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By greg Scott, v.P. PuBlic SaFety [email protected]
March Public Safety News/February Crime Report
Inman ParkSecurity PatrolFebruary 2013 Activity
Festival is only two months away which also means it is time to start thinking about renewing your commitment to the Inman Park Security Patrol (IPSP) and updating your membership in the Inman Park Neighborhood Association (IPNA). We are busily working to upgrade our new shopping cart on the website, which will include new features such as recurring payment/billing (no more wondering, am I paid up?), a password protected online membership directory and new streamlined online credit card payments. Hopefully by the time you are reading this, it will be already online and ready to go, but in the event it isn’t our current system is still in place. If you need any information regarding the IPSP, feel free to contact me at [email protected] or check out www.inmanpark.org. Remember that the IPSP cannot function without your generous support, so please remember to renew, continue the commitment of your home’s former resident if you are a new neighbor, or consider signing up if you are a long time resident who has not supported the Inman Park Security Patrol in the past. It’s never too late to make a difference!
Now last month’s crime:
NOTE: APD’s reporting system is running a few weeks behind so I have added recent incidents of note that are not yet on their website.
Auto Theft: None reported
Burglary: None reported
Robbery: On February 3, a convenience store was robbed at gunpoint by a lone black male on Moreland Avenue. Earlier on the same evening, a woman was carjacked while visiting the ATM on the Candler Park side of Moreland Avenue. On February 4, a 13 year old was robbed at knifepoint by three young males, one of whom the victim recognized as a classmate at his school.
Theft from Vehicle: Car break-ins were reported on Elizabeth Avenue, Dixie Avenue and North Highland Avenue. A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle on Elizabeth Avenue. This trend continues to be a problem citywide, so if you own a Honda CRV or similar vehicle, please be aware and take precautions to guard against this type of theft.
If you are interested in more detailed reports concerning the dates and locations of criminal activity in Inman Park, the APD web site has a very easy to use crime mapping tool at http://www.atlantapd.org/zone6.aspx.
Until next month, be safe!
Directed Patrol: ....................................................................... 458Drop Ins/Park and Walks: ....................................................... 307Association Member Contacts: ................................................... 8
IncidentsSuspicious Person: .................................................................... 19Residential Alarm: .................................................................... 11Theft: ........................................................................................... 7Disturbance: ................................................................................ 5Parking Complaint: ..................................................................... 3Open Door: .................................................................................. 2 Armed Robbery: .......................................................................... 1 Automobile Accident: ................................................................. 1 Illegal Drugs: .............................................................................. 1Criminal Trespass: ...................................................................... 1Mental Health Emergency: ......................................................... 1Wires Down: ............................................................................... 1Gunfire: ....................................................................................... 1Abandoned Auto: ........................................................................ 1Suicidal Person: .......................................................................... 1Street / Sidewalk Obstruction: .................................................... 1Gambling: ................................................................................... 1 Arrests: ........................................................................................ 2(1 – Possession of Marijuana / 1- Urinating In Public) Vehicle Impound: ........................................................................ 1
Book Club CalendarThe Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of every
month unless otherwise noted. All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. Please bring a covered dish to share.
No meetings in April – Volunteer for Festival or November - Enjoy Thanksgiving!
For more information, contact Jan Keith, 404.688.7330 or visit www.inmanpark.org/park-social/book-club
Mar
27In the Garden of Beasts
by Erik Larsonhosted by Sarah Kirk
61 Waddell Street
May
22State of Wonderby Ann Patchett
hosted by Oreon Mann877 Edgewood Avenue
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INMAN MEWS TOWNHOME 2 Bedrooms, 2-1/2 Baths, Garage Listed for $240,000 — Call to See!
Melissa Miller 404-276-7736 Pat Westrick 404-388-6466 Re/Max Cityside 404-371-4419
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Please note: If you wish to perform any construction work (beyond routine maintenance) on the exterior of a site, home, or building in the Inman Park Historic District, you must contact the AUDC to begin their review/approval process. Please contact me at the email address above as early in the project as possible to schedule meetings and be placed on the monthly IPNA meeting agenda, or for any questions related to the historic regulations or approval process.
Recent AUDC actions on applications for Certificates of Appropriateness:
February 131. 841 Virgil Street – Applications for Type III Certificates of
Appropriateness (CA3-13-004) for a variance to allow the construction of a new porch stair that is not parallel to the street; and (CA3-13-003) for an addition and other renovations. Property is zoned R-5/Inman Park Historic District (Subarea 1. Staff Recommendation: CA3-13-004 (Approve) CA3-13-003 (Approve with conditions). Commission Voted: CA3-13-004 (Approved) CA3-13-003 (Approved with conditions).
2. 135 Krog Street – Application for a Type III Certificate of Appropriateness (CA3-13-015). Property is zoned C-2/Beltline/ Inman Park Historic District (Subarea 3). Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions. Commission Voted: Approved with conditions.
3. 37 Waverly Way – Applications for Type III Certificates of Appropriateness (CA3-12-260) for variances to allow an increase in the half depth front yard from 10’(required) to 12’ (proposed); an increase in the left side yard setback from 3’ (required) to 24’ (proposed); an increase in the house width from 34’ (required) to 48’ (proposed) and an increase in the house height from 15’ (required) to 25’9” (proposed); to use another block face as a point of comparison under the compatibility rule; and (CA3-12-259) for construction of a new residential duplex at Property is zoned R-5/Inman Park Historic District (Subarea 1). Deferred on November 28, 2012 Deferred on December 12, 2012 Deferred on January 9, 2013 Deferred on January 23, 2012. Staff Recommendation: CA3-12-260 and CA3-12-259 (Defer). Commission Voted: Deferred to the meeting of February 27, 2013.
Applications scheduled for AUDC:
February 271. 135 Krog Street – Application for a Review and Comment
(RC-13-027) for a variance (V-13-001) to reduce the rear yard setback from 20’ to 10’ to allow for the installation of additional parking and a special exception (V-13-004) to reduce on-site parking from 40 spaces (required) to an undetermined number (possibly 14). Property is zoned C-2/ Beltline/ Inman Park Historic (Subarea 3).
2. 37 Waverly Way – Applications for Type III Certificates of Appropriateness (CA3-12-260) for variances to allow an increase in the half depth front yard from 10’(required) to 12’ (proposed); an increase in the left side yard setback from 3’ (required) to 24’ (proposed); an increase in the house width from 34’ (required) to 48’ (proposed) and an increase in the house height from 15’ (required) to 25’9” (proposed); to use another block face as a point of comparison under the compatibility rule; and (CA3-12-259) for construction of a new residential. Property is zoned R-5/Inman Park Historic District (Subarea 1). Deferred on November 28, 2012, deferred on December 12, deferred on January 9, deferred on January 23, deferred on February 13.
Please see the agenda on the back cover for applications scheduled for this month’s IPNA meeting.
AUDC Contact Information:
Website: http://www.atlantaga.gov/government/urbandesign.aspxAddress: 55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 3350
Atlanta GA 30335-0331Phone: (404) 330-330-6145Fax: (404) 658-6734
CongratulationsKaren & Lisa Padron
on the birth of their son, Asher Anthony PadronHaralson Avenue
Annie MacKay & Blanton Cookon the birth of their daughter, Lucy Cook
Colquitt Avenue
By erin Kane, v.P. HiStoric PreServation • [email protected] Urban Design Commission (AUDC) Update
Application Deadline AUDC Hearing Date
UpcomingApplicationDeadlines
March 19 April 10
April 2 April 24
April 16 May 8
13Inman Park Advocator March 2013
Tour of HomesThe 2013 Tour of Homes Celebrates its 42nd Year with Several Homes, Gardens and Points of Interest on Tour.
It’s time to purchase your tickets for the 2013 Tour of Homes! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to see some of the best and most unique homes, gardens and points of interest in Inman Park. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 Festival weekend. Advance tickets may be purchased from a Tour of Homes committee member or online via PayPal (coming soon!) at www.inmanparkfestival.org. Additionally, Inman Park residents have the ability to purchase deeply discounted tickets for only $12 in advance of Festival weekend. More information on how to purchase discounted tickets will be presented at the March IPNA meeting.
Tickets purchased online may be picked up at the main sales booth, located at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Elizabeth Street. The main sales booth will be open Friday 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., and during Festival hours Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday you can also pick up your tickets at the sales booth near the MARTA Station. Please bring your printed purchase confirmation and a photo ID to pick up your tickets. Tickets for the Tour of Homes are non-refundable.
Tickets may be purchased on Friday for $20 at the main sales booth at Elizabeth Street and Euclid Avenue from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased on Saturday and Sunday for $20 during Festival hours at the main sales booth (Elizabeth Street and Euclid Avenue) and at the sales booth near the MARTA Station.
Homes, Gardens & Points of Interest on Tour Are:540 Seminole Avenue
484 Sinclair Avenue
469 Sinclair Avenue
434 Sinclair Avenue
413 Sinclair Avenue
292 Moreland Avenue NE (Wrecking Bar Brewpub)*
1107 Austin Avenue
970 Waverly Way
946 Waverly Way
768 Lake Avenue
828 Virgil Street (garden only)
845 Ashland Avenue (garden only)
760 Edgewood Avenue (Inman Park Cooperative Preschool; not on Tour on Friday, April 26)
47 Delta Place (garden only)
1015 Edgewood Avenue (Inman Park United Methodist Church)
*Bring your 2013 Tour of Homes ticket book to Wrecking Bar Brewpub during Festival to receive $5 off your order.
Thank You to the Tour of Home Sponsors:
Jeanne LaSala & Jim Abbot residence is one of many homes featured on the 2013 Tour of Homes (946 Waverly Way).
Tour of Homes The 2013 Tour of Homes Celebrates its 42nd Year with Several Homes, Gardens and Points of Interest on Tour.
ItÕ s time to purchase your tickets for the 2013 Tour of Homes! DonÕ t miss out on this great opportunity to see some of the best and most unique homes, gardens and points of interest in Inman Park. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 Festival weekend. Advance tickets may be purchased from a Tour of Homes committee member or online via PayPal (coming soon!) at www.inmanparkfestival.org. Additionally, Inman Park residents have the ability to purchase deeply discounted tickets for only $12 in advance of Festival weekend. More information on how to purchase discounted tickets will be presented at the March IPNA meeting.
Tickets purchased online may be picked up at the main sales booth, located at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Elizabeth Street. The main sales booth will be open Friday 12:00 Ð 4:00 p.m., and during Festival hours Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday you can also pick up your tickets at the sales booth near the MARTA Station. Please bring your printed purchase confirmation and a photo ID to pick up your tickets. Tickets for the Tour of Homes are non-refundable.
Tickets may be purchased on Friday for $20 at the main sales booth at Elizabeth Street and Euclid Avenue from 12:00 Ð 4:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased on Saturday and Sunday for $20 during Festival hours at the main sales booth (Elizabeth Street and Euclid Avenue) and at the sales booth near the MARTA Station.
Homes, Gardens & Points of Interest on Tour Are:
540 Seminole Avenue
484 Sinclair Avenue
469 Sinclair Avenue
434 Sinclair Avenue
413 Sinclair Avenue
292 Moreland Avenue NE (Wrecking Bar Brewpub)*
1107 Austin Avenue
970 Waverly Way
946 Waverly Way
768 Lake Avenue
828 Virgil Street (garden only)
845 Ashland Avenue (garden only)
760 Edgewood Avenue (Inman Park Cooperative Preschool; not on Tour on Friday, April 26)
47 Delta Place (garden only)
1015 Edgewood Avenue (Inman Park United Methodist Church)
*Bring your 2013 Tour of Homes ticket book to Wrecking Bar Brewpub during Festival to receive $5 off your order.
Thank You to the Tour of Home Sponsors:
Jeanne LaSala & Jim Abbot residence is one of many homes featured on the 2013 Tour of Homes (946 Waverly Way).
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By Pat weStricK • [email protected]
The Spirit of Inman Park: Spring Clean Up
ellie M. MorriS • [email protected]
Clean Up, Clean Up, Everybody Clean Up!
Have you ever wondered how our beautiful neighborhood returns to its pre-Festival cleanliness once the festivities end? With the dedication and tireless efforts of a small group of folks, that’s how! And this year, we aim to complete those “final clean up” activities more quickly than ever! How will we do it, you ask? With YOUR help!
This year, when you go to the Festival volunteer website, you’ll see several opportunities to help out. First, we’ve divided the Festival footprint up into four areas – if you have a desire to clean up a particular part of the neighborhood, here’s your chance! You can choose from the Euclid Ave/Tent Area, Poplar Circle, Delta Park, or Edgewood. We’re also looking for “captains” for each area to help lead the team. The cleanliness of whatever area you choose will be your team’s mission. Please email me at [email protected] if you’re interested in being a cleanup captain. Or, if you have a ladder and a friend (a pick-up truck helps, too), we’d love your help taking down all the patriotic American flags from the telephone poles. We also need a couple trucks and a few riders/loaders to haul away the main tent stage, load up the tables and chairs from Poplar Circle and Delta Park and bring them back to the main tent, and take other miscellaneous items to the warehouse at Highland Bakery. And finally, we need a couple people to go around the neighborhood and pick up Festival signs and return them to the warehouse.
As I write all the tasks out, it seems like a lot, but we always get it done. This year, with your help, I know we can get it done even faster! Oh, and don’t let me forget the best part – for all of your efforts, there is a pizza and beer celebration at the end of the night! Yes, you heard me correctly – free pizza and free beer (with vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices--just email me)! So go ahead and head right on over to http://inmanparkfestival.org/volunteer-app/, click on Sunday April 28, choose your Festival CleanUp/Final CleanUp job, and make your neighborhood proud!
The six or so weeks leading up to Festival were a busy time for Inman Park residents in the late 70s and early 80s. Our main objective was to spiff up the neighborhood before all our visitors arrived on the last weekend in April.
Regular maintenance on most of our homes prior to our purchase of them had been – shall we say – somewhat spotty. Many of our houses had been divided up into apartments. And because of all those apartments, there were walls in inappropriate places, extra toilets, bug-infested refrigerators & gas stoves…well, you get the picture, and all that detritus needed to be disposed of – certainly before we could open our houses for tour!
I think it was the late Holly Mull who talked someone at the city into scheduling a special Inman Park trash pickup week. Residents were encouraged to drag all that stuff out to the street – plaster, sheetrock, sinks, toilets, stoves, rotted 2x4s, nasty plywood, random stuff that tenants had abandoned, roofing material, odd windows and doors – it was all in huge piles in front of the houses on streets all over the neighborhood. It must have been a great success, because it was a regular event by the time we moved to IP in 1975.
There were informal competitions to see who had the biggest pile or who had the cleverest diorama composed of the stuff on their pile. And of course, we all shopped each other’s trash piles, just in case someone else’s discarded window or door was just what we needed to finish a room renovation. All week long city dump trucks with claw-like arms could be seen driving up and down our streets, picking up the trash we had gleaned from our basements, attics and renovation projects. (An interesting observation: no matter how much trash was put out, there was always that much again the next year. It was as though our basements were manufacturing the stuff all by themselves. ) I think I remember that whoever organized Cleanup Weekend was designated the Trash King or Queen, and rode on the street sweeper in the parade that year.
On Cleanup Weekend, everyone worked all day Saturday toting discards to the street. Then we would gather in either Poplar Circle or Springvale Park for the Cleanup Picnic. It was potluck, of course, with beer and wine supplied by IPR (IPNA’s predecessor organization.) We were all dirty, scratched up and exhausted, but it was great to be together. We ate, talked and drank beer and the kids would slide down the Euclid Avenue hill into the park, laughing and giggling. (What on earth were we thinking?!)
And when Festival arrived, Inman Park would come shining through -- just like it does now, 40+ years later.
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Porch PartyMarch 29 • 7:30 p.m.
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Butterfly Ball 2013
On Friday, April 26 from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, Butterfly Ball will kick-off our 42nd Festival, and all IPNA members are invited. The party is organized by the IPNA Festival Committee, and if your membership is current, you will receive a printed invitation. OOO-wee!
Priority is given to IPNA members; therefore, there is a timeline for ordering. Member ticket sales start on Monday, April 1 (no fooling!) and ticket sales for non-members start on April 15. Details will be posted on our website at www.inmanparkfestival.org/butterflyball. Attention procrastinators: tickets sold out in two weeks last year...just sayin’…
The easiest way to reserve tickets is to go to www.inmanparkfestival.org/butterflyball. If you prefer not to buy tickets online, there is a ticket request form in the March Advocator or a printable copy on the website.
Tickets MUST be pre-ordered and are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can reserve individual tickets, two (2) per individual member or maximum four (4) per member household. Remember – the Festival Committee decided not to offer tables this year in order to allow more residents an opportunity to attend.
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie! Bogey and the Viceroy will be here to entertain us. You may know members of this band from Kingsized. They’ll be playing a wide variety of songs sure to get your groove on. There will be two (2) cash bars, complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, and a great complimentary buffet and desserts brought to you by Bold American Catering.
If you would like to help decorate the tent on Friday afternoon or clean up after the party on Saturday morning, email me at [email protected] or sign up at the Volunteer page on the website, http://inmanparkfestival.org/volunteer-app/.
So get your “festive” attire ready, and let’s celebrate Festival 2013! Festive attire would be sparkly, funky, dressy, “formal with flair,” or that cool, hip, trendy-kinda-sorta-formal-but-not outfit.
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It is exciting to see and feel a renewed season with longer days and beauty blooming all around us. Spring brings all sorts of new life to the barren landscape of winter and our lives. Likewise, there are new movements and experiences at Inman Park Church in which you are invited to take part.
Spring 2013
When: 9:30 amWhere: IPUMC front lawn What: Resurrection workshops, games, music, and… an egg hunt! Who: Kids all ages through 5th grade
**bring a special offering for the United Methodist Children’s Home kids**
An Easter musical & drama
3.31.13 -- 11:00 am -- Sanctuary
Festival 2013Inman Park Church @ Festival 2013
1. Best BBQ (ever!) – all weekend – tent on the lawn and fellowship hall
2. NEW!!! Jr. High Cocoon Ball – Thursday 7:30-9 pm - fellowship hall
3. Naked Cupcakes – all weekend – tent on the lawn, $1 dress a cupcake for charity
4. NEW!!! Images of Inman – all weekend – Sanctuary; www.imagesofinman.com
5. Tours – all weekend/all welcome – tours of historic Inman Park Church
Summer 2013• All kids rising K through rising 6th grade • Registration: www.inmanparkumc.org;
email:[email protected] • Sunday and Wednesday Nights, May 29 – June 30 • Music: ORFF music instruction, composition using ORFF
instruments.• Arts: pottery, sewing, watercolors, carpentry, printmaking,
dance
By PaStor Matt nelSon • [email protected]
RE:NEW LIFE atInman Park Church
By Fran BurSt-terranella • [email protected]
Homegrown Hollywood In Inman Park
When my husband Tony and I bought our home on Alta Avenue in the summer of 1975, I was a fresh young filmmaker- shooting, directing and producing every type of film or TV project I could get involved in. In 2011, after many home renovations and restorations, along with more than 700 film and video productions, I embarked on a new adventure: producing and directing my first feature film “The 12 Lives of Sissy Carlyle.”
Sissy Carlyle, an unassuming young woman struggling with tragedies from the past, fantasizes in her secret journals about the far more exciting person she may one day become. I reached out to long-time Inman Park friends who generously helped us solve one of the hardest parts of making a movie, finding great locations for filming.
Cast, crewed and filmed entirely in metro Atlanta, “Sissy Carlyle” is what Hollywood affectionately calls a “micro budget film.” By using new digital filmmaking technologies and putting together a cast and crew who are eager to gain experience in feature-filmmaking, we’re part of the new wave of filmmakers making independent films for a small fraction of the cost of traditional Hollywood films.
A very big thank you goes out to Bill and Marnie McMurry, Karen and Ken Taber and JavaVino Coffee and Wine House, who graciously let us film in their homes and at JavaVino. Another heartfelt thank you goes to Bo Bradshaw for his excellent advice on good places to film, including the Inman Park Butterfly Wall, which makes a delightful cameo appearance in our film. And, thank you to my Inman Park friends who have let me share my movie-making tales at countless neighborhood events for 37 years!
Please visit us on Facebook to see our movie trailer and to check our progress as we finish the film. www.facebook.com/sissycarlylemovie.
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By lee PoPe, graDy HigH ScHool teacHer • [email protected]
By J.D. caPelouto, Junior at graDy HigH ScHool
Anything Goes at Grady High Why I Feel Safeat Grady High School
Grady High School is launching a production of Anything Goes. This musical comedy takes place in the 1930s on board the S.S. American. A young love sick Wall Street broker stows away to follow the love of his life and attempt to convince her to break off her loveless engagement. Cole Porter’s madcap classic has become part of the American Standards repertoire, and includes such music as “Anything Goes,” “I Get A Kick Out of
You,” “You’re the Top,” and “Friendship.” Everyone is sure to have a wonderful time! Don’t miss the boat! Join us on this tap dancing, toe tapping, and laugh a minute sail across the Atlantic!!
March 21, 22 and 23, Grady High School Auditorium 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. For reservations call 404-955-3388.
In order to make this a top notch production we are searching for producers to help launch this “ship.”
If you would like to join us as a “producer” of Grady’s production of Anything Goes at the $500 level we offer you the following:
1. Your business logo on our t-shirts.2. 2 free tickets to the production.3. Your business logo on the stop and repeat in the lobby of the
production. This means every time a person has their photo taken with a cast member in front of that art, your business is being advertised!
4. A reserved table in the producer’s courtyard and/or lobby for a booth to market your business.
5. Lobby banners that advertise your business.6. Your business name on the poster.7. Producer status for your business in our program.
For director status ($250) you will receive:
1. 2 free tickets to the production.2. An advertisement for your business in our program.3. Your logo on the stop and repeat in the lobby of the production.4. A spot for a booth set up in the outer lobby of the theatre during the
weekend of the show.5. Your name in the program.
For Angel status ($50) you will receive:
1. 2 free tickets to the production.2. Your name in the program.
Please reach out to Lee Pope, [email protected], if you are interested in helping sponsor the Grady High School production of Anything Goes.
Many of you may have heard about the “gun incident” at Grady High School recently. A girl brought a gun to school and accidentally shot herself in the leg. She walked to the nurse’s office and they called 911. An announcement came over the intercom saying that our school was on lockdown. We waited patiently and then we heard the news about the injured student. I never felt scared, because we knew the situation was under control and our principal Dr. Murray assured us over the intercom that we were safe. The Grady administration did a great job in keeping everyone calm and handled the situation without much commotion. It seemed that the outside reaction from media was greater than the reaction the students had on the inside. In the days following the incident, Grady amped up their security. We can tell that they are serious and really care about keeping violence out of the school. From my perspective, this was an isolated gun scare and the girl had no intention of bringing harm to Grady. If any of you are interested in following this story or any other news from Grady High, I urge you to follow updates from the student-run newspaper, The Southerner, by going to www.thesoutherneronline.com and liking our Facebook page. We are currently investigating why the girl brought the gun to school in the first place and whether there will be any long-term changes for Grady security.
Grady High School security measures were heightened after a gun scare. Photo Credit, Ciena Leshley, TheSouthernerOnline.com.
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Street Closings Festival 2013It’s that time of the year again. Festival will be here on April 26, 27 and 28.The following streets will be closed 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 26 until Sunday, April 28, at 11:00 p.m. This is for the convenience of the tents and food vendors:
Euclid Avenue from Elizabeth Street west to Waverly Way.
Waverly Way at Poplar Circle and Euclid Avenue to the bend.
Delta Place along the east side of Delta Park to Edgewood Avenue.
Hurt Street from Euclid Avenue to Edgewood Avenue.
Elizabeth Street from Euclid Avenue to Edgewood Avenue.
Waverly Way from Euclid Avenue to Edgewood Avenue.
*Residents with vehicles parked on these streets will need to move their vehicles prior to the street closings. Failure to do so could result in the vehicle being towed.
The following streets will close Saturday, April 2, at 5:00 a.m. until Sunday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m.:
Euclid Avenue between Alta Avenue and Edgewood Avenue.
Edgewood Avenue between Hurt Street and Waddell Street.
Elizabeth Street between DeKalb Avenue and Lake Avenue.
Waverly Way between DeKalb Avenue and Euclid Avenue, past Euclid Avenue to Elizabeth Street, past Elizabeth Street and back to Euclid Avenue.
Delta Place between DeKalb Avenue and Edgewood Avenue.
Waddell Street between Edgewood Avenue and Lake Avenue.
Alta Avenue between Euclid Avenue and Moreland Avenue.
Degress Avenue between DeKalb Avenue and Alta Avenue.
Harralson Avenue between DeKalb Avenue and Alta Avenue.
For the parade, Saturday, April 27:
From 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 28th, to stage the Parade, Edgewood Avenue will be closed at Krog Street, and Waddell Street will be closed to all traffic, except for the Shuttle Bus, from Lake Avenue to Edgewood Avenue.
Streets that are indicated on the map as “INACCESSIBLE” are limited access and only residents with ID/or proof of residency can enter. However, streets marked “CLOSED” (streets with with vendors) on the map will be closed to all traffic during all of Saturday and Sunday (until 7:00 p.m.).
If you have a car on one of the streets with tents or food vendors, PLEASE RELOCATE YOUR VEHICLE OFF OF THESE STREETS PRIOR TO FRIDAY AT 10:00 A.M. OR YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE TOWED.
If you have a car on one of the “CLOSED” streets and will need the vehicle during festival hours, please relocate your vehicle off of these streets prior to Saturday at 6:00 a.m.
The Festival Committee and staff are very conscious of the effort residents put forth to accommodate these closings and we appreciate your enduring the inconvenience to help make this weekend a great success.
Inman Park Festival 2012
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Rev. 2/27/12
IPNA Membership Membership dues are $10 per resident over 18, not per household. First year is free for new members.
Make your check payable to IPNA.
Please check one category:
Resident: $10 per person 18 yrs. or older.
No. of eligible residents in household x $10
Business: $10
Non-resident member: $10
New member: FREE
Check total
Inman Park Security Patrol Membership Yard signs available at all IPSP membership levels.
Include a separate check made payable to IPSP.
Bronze: $200 (includes yard sign)
Silver: $250 (adds vacation patrol)
Gold: $300 (adds patrol cell phone access)
Super Booster: $500
Non-membership donation to the Patrol
Check total
I need an IPSP yard sign
If you prefer to pay offline, complete this form and mail it, along with payment, to 245 N. Highland Ave., Suite 230-401, Atlanta, GA 30307. Additional copies of this form are available at InmanPark.org or from the secretary at our monthly IPNA meetings.
I want to join IPNA, and, Yes, print my information in the IPNA directory
No, do not print my information in the IPNA directory
PRIMARY RESIDENT NAME:
ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE: MOBILE PHONE:
BUSINESS PHONE:
PERSONAL EMAIL:
BUSINESS EMAIL:
ADDITIONAL RESIDENT NAME:
MOBILE PHONE: BUSINESS PHONE:
PERSONAL EMAIL:
BUSINESS EMAIL:
CHILDREN (OPTIONAL):
NO. OF DOGS: NO. OF CATS: OTHER PETS:
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME:
EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE:
Inman Park Neighborhood
Association and Inman Park
Security Patrol
Membership Enrollment/
Renewal
To enroll or renew
online, visit inmanpark.org.
You must be an IPNA resident member in good
standing for at least 15 days prior to a meeting in
order to vote on IPNA issues at the meetings. All
IPNA members and non-member residents may vote on NPU issues at
IPNA meetings. Everyone is invited to attend and
participate in discussions at IPNA monthly
meetings.
IPNA meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the third Wednesday of each
month at The Marianna (above The Wrecking Bar
Brewpub).
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By ricK Bizot, nPu-n rePreSentative • [email protected] Update
Notes from the February 28, 2013 meeting:
Public Reports:- MARTA Police spoke about their “see something, say something” campaign. If you see suspicious or illegal activity on MARTA, please call them at 404.848.4911. They have noticed problems with snatch theft of electronics (iPhones, iPads, etc) and theft of catalytic converters from parked vehicles, especially Dodge and Honda.
- Police Department officers reported that car break-ins represented the majority of recent crimes. They also have noticed the amount of information on neighborhood blogs and chat groups, and they encourage citizens to call the police with information first.
- Citizen’s Police Academy: The Police Department is seeking participants for its Citizen’s Police Academy. Classes are held Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm; training includes classroom courses in crime scenes, a department overview and a zone ride-along. The next session begins April 17, 2013; application deadline is April 7th. Call 404.546.5650 for more information.
- Department of Watershed Management: Clifford Ice reported that dog poop can cause problems in our creeks. Dog owners are encouraged to pick up after their dogs to helps us all love dogs.
- Sidewalk survey: Researchers at Georgia Tech are looking for volunteers to collect data for their Sidewalk Quality Research project. The process involves rolling a wheelchair equipped with a tablet computer along existing sidewalks to gather data on sidewalk width and quality. To volunteer, contact them at [email protected]
License Review Board:- Narendar R Ranchur, Supermarket (Reddy Supermarket), 2199 College Avenue (NPU-O): Not in NPU-N, no presentation was made. NPU Board voted to take no action.
Board of Zoning Adjustment:- 135 Krog St: Based on applicant’s failure to appear, NPU Board voted to defer applications for a variance to reduce the transitional rear yard setback from 20 ft (required) to 10 ft to allow for the installation of additional parking for an existing millinery building, and a special exception to reduce the number of on-site parking spaces from 40 (required) to 30 (17 paved, 13 “grass-paved”).
Special Events and Outdoor Festivals:- Sweetwater 420 Fest, April 19-21, 2013, in Candler Park: NPU Board voted 6-1 to approve.
Old Business:- Bike Racks funded by City grant: locations in Inman Park under consideration are the vicinity of Savi Market and at the Inman Park United Methodist Church. Please send any additional suggestions to Rick via email, [email protected].
NPU-N Executive Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of every month (except November & December when the meetings are specially set due to the holidays) at 7:00 p.m. in the Little Five Points Community Center. Next meeting: March 28, 2013. All are welcome to attend.
Our Sympathy & Condolences
Harlan Joye and familyon the death of Sandra Heartfield
Elizabeth Street
SOAPBOX RACE IN LAKE CLAIRE
Kids, teens, & adults sign up to race on Saturday, March 16. No motors or pedals
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By ricHarD B. SHaPiro, DDS • [email protected] By Katie roBertSon, tHe atlanta ScHool [email protected]
Our Police Mini Precinct Is Better Than Ever
Rise n’ Shine Organic Farm CSA Comes to Inman Park
There’s great news about our Community Police Mini-Precinct in Little 5 Points. Amazingly, we now have doubled the police assignment to patrol there, while lowering our costs to run the Mini-Precinct!
First, in addition to having Officer LaRosa (an aggressive officer with decades of familiarity with the L5P area) assigned during the daytime on weekdays, we now also have Officer Stellingburg assigned on evenings, including weekends (not to mention the added police presence provided by the other officers coming and going to this satellite police station, filing reports, taking breaks, etc.). Secondly, we have also moved the Mini-Precinct next door to a smaller space with lower rent and overhead.
But we need your help to keep it open. Thus this yearly appeal for individual donations.
Now beginning its 15th year of existence, the Atlanta Police Mini-Precinct in L5P is a cornerstone in our community’s approach to reduce crime. Since it opened, the increased presence and visibility of Atlanta Police Officers that the Mini-Precinct brings to our community has made a significant difference in the conduct of those hanging out in L5P and the surrounding community.
The Mini-Precinct is a public/private partnership between the City of Atlanta and community. The community provided the funds to renovate the space and continues to pay for rent, utilities and other operating costs—that funding comes from L5P Business Association and its members; grants from the Inman Park Neighborhood Association and the Candler Park Neighbor Neighborhood Organization; and contributions from individual households in the area. The officers, equipment, supplies, computers, electronic and video communication gear, etc., are funded by the Police Department.
Over the years for a variety of reasons (people move, financial situations change, complacency due to lower crime rates, etc.), the number of individual households contributing has dwindled some, we need to reverse this trend. Keeping the Mini-Precinct here requires funding. Send your personal contribution now (matching your last year’s contribution, or sending $50 or more, is suggested). It’s the right thing to do for your community, your neighbors and yourself. Send your check (include your name, address and phone number) to:
L5PBA Mini-Precinct FundPO Box 5733Atlanta, GA 31107
The Inman Park United Methodist Church and The Atlanta School are partnering with Rise n’ Shine Organic Farm to provide a new drop off location for their CSA program. Members of a CSA join early in the year and then receive a box of fresh, seasonal produce every week or every other week once the season starts in mid April. Every box gets 5 to 10 different fruits and veggies.
In addition to providing access to fresh, local, healthful food, The Atlanta School is also using this opportunity to get kids involved in the food cycle process. Our partnership will involve students visiting the farm in Calhoun, which will provide children with a rare opportunity to experience a first-look at where our food really comes from. Help the local food movement spread and make delicious, healthy, local food easily available to our Inman Park friends and neighbors.
For more information or to sign up for the Rise n’ Shine CSA, please visit their website at www.risenshineorganicfarm.com or contact Mitch Lawson directly at (706) 676-0825 or [email protected].
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AgendaGood to Know
IPNA Membership: Open to everyone, including non-residents. Membership year is May 1-April 30 though you are welcome & encouraged to join or renew at anytime. First year is free. Membership has its rewards: allows you to vote (see bylaws online for details) and is your invitation to the Holiday Party & other events. Pay online or send a check to the address on the front page. Online applications are available.
IPNA meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at The Marianna (above Wrecking Bar Brewpub).
Inman Park Security Patrol (IPSP): The IPSP membership runs from May 1 – April 30; however you are welcome & encouraged to join or renew at anytime.
WebsitesInmanPark.orgInmanParkFestival.orgFacebook.com/InmanPark
Report All Crimes: Call 911IP Security Patrol: 404-414-7802L5P Mini-Precinct: 404-658-6782
L5P Business AssociationBob Sandage, President 678-523-5214
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