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Nancy albertnewsletter704 719 1255 [email protected]

Freda Zehmembership704 333 3127 [email protected]

Kara goodingcankerworm/trees704 604 5660 [email protected]

Beth haennisocial704 332 7992 [email protected]

Dana Ingecrime704 968 3234 [email protected]

Deborah Johnsonmembership704 353 1179 [email protected]

terry lettblock captain/advertising704 377 0052 [email protected]

amanda loftusrace704 608 9089 [email protected]

Matt NurkinECA president704 617 8610 [email protected]

Maya packardsocial704 334 2196 [email protected]

Ruffin Pearcevice president704 331 4989 [email protected]

susan plotttreasurer704 575 2259 [email protected]

todd Rubensonsecretary704 386 4401 [email protected]

Melanie sizemorezoning704 335 0909 [email protected]

peter tartzoning704 372 4147 [email protected]

Roxie townszoning/beautification704 342 1000

amy Williamssocial704 491 8240 [email protected]

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Judge a man not by the words of his mother, but from the comments of his neighbors.– Hebrew Proverb

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eCa annual meetingPlease join us for the ECA annual dinner on November 16 at 6:30 pm at Broach Hall, St. John’s Church, 300 Hawthorne Lane.

Race t shirtsElizabeth 8K Race t shirts in adult sizes S, M, L, and XL are available for $5 each. Want one? E-mail Linda Nash at [email protected].

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elizabeth avenue grand opening by Devon O’Shaughnessy

It’s finally here and needless to say, we’re ready! Without a doubt, 2009 has been a rough year for everyone; we’ve seen the market collapse, the housing bubble burst and job losses swell to record highs. On top of that, pile on over a year’s worth of road construction and you can imagine what Elizabeth Avenue restaurants and businesses have endured.

However, looking at the (almost) completed road makes it all worthwhile. With the streetcar tracks in place and the power lines buried, the scene is set for the revival of a once bustling, lively area. Some development plans have been delayed due to the economic woes of the past year, but the future of the Elizabeth Avenue area is still very bright. Plans are still in place to develop the area with retail, office and residential space, simply later than expected.

It’s been a tough road this past year, and we thank you for your support of us and the Elizabeth Avenue tenants. It’s made all the difference.

In honor of your support and of the street being completed, Grubb Properties and our wonderful Elizabeth Avenue tenants would like to celebrate with you.*

elizabeth avenue restaurant crawlThursday, Sept. 24

Taste test featured specials at each of your favorite Elizabeth Avenue restaurants. Tickets will be available through each restaurant.

elizabeth avenue block partyDate TBD

Celebrate the opening of Elizabeth Avenue! We thank you again for your support, and we couldn’t do it without you.

– Grubb Properties and Elizabeth Avenue tenants

*Event details are subject to change, so please stay tuned for more info.

Meeting announcement by Alan Goodman

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department, in collaboration with other City and County departments, has begun preliminary work on a new Elizabeth Area Plan.

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A public kickoff meeting for the plan will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 from 6 to 7pm in the Fellowship Hall of St. John’s Baptist Church, 1300 Hawthorne Lane. The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the plan and process, solicit Citizen Advisory Group members, and hear stakeholders’ opinions, concerns, and ideas about the study area and plan scope.

The Elizabeth Area Plan (EAP) will be a policy document that provides the framework for future growth and development and serves as guidance for elected officials when making land use and zoning decisions. It will provide a vision for what the community wants to be in the future and will identify what public and private investments and strategies should be pursued in order to realize the plan vision.

The Elizabeth Area Plan will update the broader adopted land use plan now in place, the Central District Plan (adopted in 1993). It will also build upon some of the concepts presented in the Seventh Street Developer Response (May 2008).

Anyone who wishes can participate in the process, including business and property owners, area residents, and others with an interest in the future of Elizabeth. Participation can be in the form of attendance at public meetings, volunteering for

the Citizens Advisory Group, responding to a survey, or simply following the plan process on the City’s web site.

For more information regarding the Elizabeth Area Plan contact Alan Goodwin, 704-432-3418.

eight neighbors open their homes and gardens by Megan Roberts

This year’s Elizabeth Home Tour on October 3 and 4 will feature six outstanding homes from our community, each with its own style, history and character. In addition, two of our neighbors will showcase their gardens.

Come see two of Elizabeth’s oldest homes, built in 1912 and 1915, lovingly restored throughout the years. Several of the homes on this year’s tour may be appreciated as much for their architectural design as the artwork displayed. Pieces include childhood dresses, family keepsakes, commissioned work by local artists, and paintings done by family members. Enjoy and be inspired by the professional interior design experience of two homeowners.

Wander through the gardens on 8th Street and share the whimsy and vision of their creators. The Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs also has a renovated garden that now features herbs as well as its existing flower beds.

The families showcasing their homes and gardens this year are:

Robb and Tammie Beatty • at 2106 E. 5th St.

Tanja Bechtler and Bob • Teixeira at 527 Lamar Ave.

Eleanor Hatcher and Mark • Staub at 2116 E. 8th St.

Kathy Kennedy-Miller • and Brent Miller at 419 Clement Ave.

Kay and Peter Minor at • 1929 E. 8th St. (garden only)

Linda and Jim Nash • at 1921 E. 9th St.

Hillary and Pat Rondero • at 344 N. Caswell St.

Adrienne Thompson at • 1933 E. 8th St. (garden only)

In addition to these homes and the Garden Council House at 1820 E. 7th Street, St. John’s Baptist Church at 300 Hawthorne Lane will welcome tour participants. The church sanctuary was refurbished last year, including the installation of a new Letourneau organ. They will be holding mini-concerts during the tour.

Tickets are available for $12 per person in advance at Cooking Uptown and Royal Gardens starting in late September. The cost is $15 per person the days of the tour.

See ElizabethCommunity.com for more details to be posted prior to the event.


Volunteers Needed!Volunteers serve as hosts for two hour shifts. Free tickets are available for those interested in volunteering for two or more tour shifts. House Captains

are needed to help recruit and schedule volunteer staff. Contact Dawn Ballenger at [email protected] or 704-343-2880.

CpCC’s new culinary building by Nancy Albert

You may have noticed a new building on the corner of 7th Street and Kings Drive. Built of red brick in a classical revival style, like so many of the other new buildings on the CPCC campus, it somewhat oddly faces away from the street. Instead its entrance is oriented toward a terraced area that will connect with the John Belk Plaza portion of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, which is also in the process of being completed. CPCC’s culinary program is scheduled to relocate here at the start of the fall semester. This 36,000-square-foot state-of-the-art culinary facility will feature five main kitchens, four classrooms, an auditorium and dining/conference area. Although construction on other CPCC projects has been delayed by state budget constraints, this facility was funded by 2005 bonds.

According to CPCC officials the college’s Culinary Technology, Hotel, Restaurant Management, Baking and Pastry Arts Programs have been preparing students for culinary careers for more than 30 years. CPCC is a leader in the region for culinary education and graduates culinary and hospitality students to some of the best restaurants, hotels, and entertainment companies

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in the world. CPCC students have more kitchen and lab experience than many of their competitors from around the country, and they’ve been taught by an outstanding faculty who know the business.

In 2007, CPCC’s culinary program was accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission. The American Culinary Federation Foundation, Inc. ACF is the premier professional chefs’

organization in North America. CPCC’s program is the only one in this area to achieve this accreditation. The Hospitality Industry represents 8.1 percent of the global economy and is projected to increase to 18 percent by 2012, adding more than 1.6 million new jobs. Tourism has grown into one of the state’s largest industries. Annually, more than 60 million people visit North Carolina and leave behind more than 14 billion

dollars. Established full service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations and health care facilities are all looking for educated, qualified chefs. Central Piedmont Community College’s culinary technology program is designed to be an affordable way to prepare students to fill these jobs. Looked at in this light, the new Culinary facility is a welcome addition to Elizabeth, a neighborhood that prides itself on its number and variety of restaurants.

Thanks to Melissa Warlick and Lorraine Blahnik for their

assistance.


hit the Brixx for Kids path by Nancy Cole

Together, let’s hit the bricks and participate in the 13th annual Hit the Brixx 10K/5K Run-Walk scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2009. This event is a benefit for Kids Path pediatric hospice care of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region. You, your family and friends may participate in a 5K memorial walk to honor the memory of a loved one. The 10K run starts at 7:45am, followed by the 5K run at 9am and the 5K memorial walk at 9:05am at the Uptown Charlotte Brixx Wood Fired Pizza at 225 East Sixth Street. For more info and to register, visit www.hpccr.org.

Additional ways you can help make Hit the Brixx events a success:

Spread the word to all your • friends and neighbors.

Register to ride, run, walk, • or participate as a phantom runner or phantom rider. Phantom participants provide all of the love and none of the labor! Simply check the Phantom box on the entry forms and receive a T-shirt and race number.

Walk or ride as a team, for • fun, and to remember the memory of your loved ones.

Volunteer! We have openings • for check-in, chip pick-up, course monitors, finish line friends, or water stop stations.

Contact Nancy Cole, 704 335 4312 or [email protected].

planting new trees by Kara Gooding

ECA program offers residents unbeatable value: mature trees, professionally sited and planted in your yard for 30% - 40% off!

Project Elizabeth is a neighborhood tree-planting initiative aimed at restoring the glorious tree canopy that much of Elizabeth has lost in recent years. For the second year in a row, the Elizabeth Community Association has agreed to subsidize tree planting for neighborhood residents.

In partnership with The Maplewood Company (www.themaplewoodcompany.com) the ECA will provide a $100 contribution towards the purchase and planting of a tree for your front yard. In addition to the three tree species offered last year: the sugar maple, the bosque elm and the Aeryn trident maple,

we will also offer willow oaks this year. These maples and elms are great fast growers and ideal for narrow planting strips in front of homes. The willow oak is the majestic tree that is so prevalent in our neighborhood, but at 60, 70 or even 80 years old, many of these trees are reaching the end of their lifespan. Residents are encouraged to choose the tree they think will work best with their yard.

The program is simple and easy:

Step 1– Choose your tree: • sugar maple, bosque elm, Aeryn trident maple or willow oak.

Step 2 – Return the order • form (next page) to the Gooding-Allen residence at 2217 E. 5th Street. Make check payable to The Maplewood Company. 50% is due now, the other 50% is due when the tree is planted in late November/early December.

Step 3 – Professionals from • Solow Design Group will help you stake an ideal spot for your trees. They will contact you by phone or email to arrange a site visit.

Step 4 – Rest easy. The • Maplewood Company will deliver and plant the trees. They will also build a collar/water ring around it, top it with pine straw, and leave a detailed care sheet. All you have to do is water and enjoy.

entry fees 5k 10k 5&10k Kid’s Fun Run

thru Sept. 11 $17 $22 $27 $5 w/shirt or FREE w/o shirt

Sept. 12-25 $20 $25 $30 $5 w/shirt or FREE w/o shirt

race day $30 $35 $40 $5 w/shirt or FREE w/o shirt


What residents have said about their trees:

“The purchase of our ECA tree was instant gratification; the tree has enhanced our house and yard and will continue to do so, as it gets bigger every year. It was so easy!”

“Trees are what make our neighborhood so special, I was happy to do it.”

“A great service the neighborhood offers. Where else but Elizabeth!”

The deadline for this offer is November 7. Also, if your lawn is already full, you can opt to donate trees to the rest of the neighborhood – an option a couple residents have already chosen.

Don’t miss this great opportunity. And don’t forget: if you planted a tree last year, trees will perform better if grass is kept from growing up to the trunk and a mulch ring is maintained around the tree.

For any other questions, please contact:

[email protected]

The subsidy will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Quantities limited.

We may have to limit purchases to one tree per yard, depending on demand.

Make sure your trees are protected Cankerworm supplies will again be sold to Elizabeth residents this year. Even though the city spraying of 2008 has helped dramatically reduce

project elizabeth order formDeadline for ordering is November 7.

name:

address:

e-mail:

phone:

___(#) legacy sugar maples x $275 = subtotal $

___(#) Aeryn trident maples x $265 = subtotal $

___(#) bosque elms x $265 = subtotal $

___(#) willow oaks x $235 = subtotal $

Subsidy from ECA -$100 = Subtract $100 for each tree

TOTAL: $

Check No. ______ enclosed for $_______. The balance will be due upon planting.


the cankerworm population in Charlotte, there is still a small cankerworm population that will slowly come back to infestation levels in the coming years. Protect your trees with tree banding supplies, supplied by the ECA. For a dollar a foot, the ECA supplies the following tools:

gloves•

putty knife•

Tanglefoot•

tar paper•

batting•

staple guns/plastic wrap •

Check the website for more information: www.elizabethcommunity.com. For any other questions, contact:[email protected]

hospice & palliative Care upcoming events by Tiffany Petti

Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR) welcomes you to join us at any of the following events taking place between now and the end of the year. Funds raised from these events allow us to provide many of our programs free, or at little cost, to the public. For more details about any of these fundraisers, visit our website, www.hpccr.org, and click on the calendar of events. Or call Nancy Cole, Manager of Special Events, at 704.335.4312.

pedal the parkThe 2nd Annual Pedal the Park cycling event is scheduled for Labor Day, Monday, September 7. Come ride with us! Pedal the Park, a benefit for Levine & Dickson Hospice House, offers a 30 and 60-mile ride through scenic Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and Rowan counties. If you are a more casual rider, you and your family may enjoy a 3-mile fun ride through The Park Huntersville. Visit the HPCCR website or www.pedalthepark.org for more event details.

earth Fare “Burger for a Buck” charity grill-outOn Saturday, September 19th from 11am-2pm, stop by Earth Fare—the Healthy Supermarket in Torringdon Market near Ballantyne, and the new SouthPark location (one block from SouthPark Mall in Morrison) for a tasty grilled burger! Earth Fare’s all-natural, gourmet specialty burgers will be grilled to order… all for the low price of $1.

the plaza-Midwood-Chantilly Chili CookoffJoin us on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 12-6pm as we taste some of the best chili in Charlotte! Judges will be present to hand out the blue ribbon, but you can pick your own favorite from among the unique recipes. The location is 1318-D Central Ave. (between Family Dollar and CVS). If chili isn’t your thing, come for the ride-in bike show, bake sale, raffle and fellowship!

light Up a lifeWith special remembrance services throughout December, Light Up A Life offers meaningful ways to recognize the season. Attend one of our five memorial services throughout the area or purchase Remembrance Tree Lights and Commemorative Bells in honor or in memory of your loved ones. Bells can be hand-inscribed making them wonderful gifts and memorable keepsakes. For remembrance service times and locations, please visit the calendar of events on our website.

avon Breast cancer walk by Vanessa Gorr

Charlotte’s 2009 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer needs YOU!

Your participation in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer event – as a volunteer – will allow medically underserved women and men to be treated giving them access to the care they require.

The 2009 Charlotte Walk needs volunteers to help on Friday, Oct. 23 – Sunday, Oct. 25.

For more information, please e-mail [email protected], call 704 377 3144 x 14, or visit us at www.

avonwalk.org

VOLUNTEER TODAY!


a coffee heritage by Krystle Hart

The Elizabeth neighborhood exists today due to a son-in-law naming a college after his mother-in-law all the way back in1897. In the same way Elizabeth neighborhood is rooted to its history, Central Coffee Co. is undeniably tied to owner Jimmy Kleto’s Greek family heritage. All of you coffee and espresso connoisseurs have probably stopped by the new addition in the neighborhood, located where Louise and Central Avenue meet. Behind the corner rustic building lies a rich history in itself. Built in the mid 30’s, the shop once stood as a grocery store, a leather store and most recently, a convenience store. Kleto’s grandfather, originally from Central Greece, purchased the entire unit in the mid 60’s. Forty-plus years later, the building is staying in the family with Central Coffee Co.

Kleto’s distant relatives have unknowingly passed down this vocation of being local storeowners from generation to generation. From the early 70’s to the mid 80’s, the DNP coffee shop was a popular spot in Charlotte located on South Tryon owned by Kleto’s grandfather. The Rex Pool Room was another family-owned business located in Charlotte from the 1920’s to 1973. Continuing the

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legacy, Kleto designed the shop in keeping with its original historical attributes by leaving the original ceiling and unique brick wall while adding a modern industrial touch.

Starting as a distant dream in the heart of local owner Jimmy Kleto, the coffee shop fantasy transformed into more than what he originally envisioned. “I was just an avid coffee drinker who always wanted to work in a coffee shop,” shared Kleto. “After years in the industry I painted a vivid picture in my head of what the perfect shop would be… and that’s what I’ve created.”

Taken in 1920, Jimmy’s great Grandfather Nick Kleto (bottom left) and Grandfather Gus Kleto (bottom right) are pictured in their family- owned restaurant located in Henderson, Kentucky. Recapturing the same image, storeowner Jimmy Kleto (top right) strikes the same pose alongside his father, Nick Kleto (top left) in the finished Central Coffee Company coffee shop nearly 90 years later.

showmars by John Frangoulis

We at Showmars on 7th St. are happy to announce Neighborhood Appreciation Night every Tuesday. To celebrate we are giving Free Drinks & Desert to all dine-in customers who purchase a meal from 4pm ‘til closing.

You’re invited to join us! When we established this program my thoughts were with the local customers in mind. I envisioned people walking over to our restaurant and meeting and dining with their neighbors.

On Monday we started Kids Night for the families were the children under 12 eat free with every adult meal purchased. On Monday night we also provide entertainment by the the balloon artist Jason Frame. It has been very successful and we all have fun.

staying healthy by Kris Solow

Hands are everywhere, but not all hands are clean. “Viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites can be spread when a sick person coughs into the air or by touching that person’s secretions (urine, runny nose, cough, and diarrhea). Drinking or eating after an ill person or handling items

they’ve touched are ways of coming into contact with these secretions. When the germ particles enter your body, they can cause you to have an infection.

Since most infections are spread by touch, washing your hands before touching another person is one of the best ways to help stop the spread of infections. However, it is important to wash your hands even when you’re not feeling sick because most germs are actually transmitted a few days before you start feeling sick, according to netwellness.org

The tips below may seem over the edge for some readers, but with flu season creeping in, and a nasty strain of flu at that, the more precautions you take, the healthier you’ll stay.

1 - Wash your hands frequently. Any chance you get, wash for 20 seconds, about the time it

takes to sing “Happy Birthday”.

You can prevent

flu, food

poisoning, diarrhea, norovirus,

MRSA, etc.

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in chairs at restaurants,


press elevator buttons, fasten your seatbelt, etc.

3 - Don’t shake people’s hands, and don’t kiss everyone you greet. Give hugs instead and then step back, or bow.

4 - Keep your hands away from your face. Don’t pick your nose, pick your teeth, lick your fingers (even to turn a page), chew your fingernails, or clean your eyes out.

5 - At parties, use a napkin to handle the serving spoons to scoop food. Do NOT put your hands in a bowl of nuts, candy, or potato chips! Everyone else’s hands have been there, and you don’t know where their hands have been. Avoid these foods altogether.

6 - Avoid crowded places, or wear a surgical mask.

7 - Cover your mouth when you sneeze with a piece of clothing, or in extreme cases, sneeze inside the shirt you are wearing. It’s going to be washed anyway! Never sneeze into your hand.

8 - Carry a handkerchief or bandana with you at all times. They have a multitude of uses.

9 - Keep antibacterial wipes in your car, office, and purse.

10 - Eat a healthy well balanced diet, get adequate amounts of sleep, exercise, and drink plenty of fluids. Did I mention to wash your hands frequently?


an apple a day by Nikki Sawyer Moore

Last fall my parents escaped the lingering summer heat of Florida and headed to the North Carolina mountains. The changing foliage and mountain lifestyle must have gotten to them as they bought about 50 pounds of apples during their trip. A quick stop in Charlotte on their way home and I found myself with 15 pounds of them.

Having a surplus means you have to get creative. Fortunately with apples it’s not too hard. Delicious chopped in salads, sliced on sandwiches, stuffed in pork, baked for dessert, and of course, as the perfect snack, apples don’t get pigeon-holed. The fact that apples are a great source of dietary fiber and the vitamins A and C makes them that much harder to resist.

A little research on North Carolina apples led me to discover that Western Carolina is the 7th largest apple growing region in the country with Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty, and Galas being the most commonly grown apples in our state. This versatile fruit is at its peak in North Carolina from mid-August to October. Apples should be chosen based on how you plan to use them. For example, Red Delicious apples are perfect for snacking, but not for baking, while Galas can be used for both purposes.

When purchasing apples, select fruit that is bruise-free and firm to the touch. Kept in a plastic bag, apples will last up to two weeks in a refrigerator and can be stored in a cool, dark place for even longer.

As autumn kicks off with football and changing leaves, add some apples to your shopping basket. With hundreds of varieties to choose from and even more ways to incorporate them into your menu, including the easy dessert recipe below, you’ll be craving more than the requisite apple a day.

Weeknight apple crostata A crostata is a roughly formed Italian dessert tart. While you can always make your own pie dough for this dessert, the use of store-bought dough makes this the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight.

Serves 4

1 store-bought pie dough

1 large apple (Golden Delicious, Gala or other all-purpose or baking apple, thinly sliced)

2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out pie dough and place on baking sheet.

Meanwhile, combine apple slices, two tablespoons butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl and toss to combine. Brush pie dough with remaining butter, saving a little butter for the crust, and sprinkle with apples, leaving about 1 1/2 to 2 inches around the edge of the dough. Fold the edge up and over the apples, until apples are contained and slightly covered by the pie dough. You will need to pleat the edge to make it all the way around. Brush crust with butter.

Bake for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Want to know more about North Carolina apples? Check out www.allaboutapples.com/

orchard/nc.htm .

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