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Inside This Issue13th Annual Atlanta Trees Sale Page 5Dear Susan 3

Celebrating Art, Jazz and Nature Like No Other Deep-Rooted Neighborhood

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September 2012 Leaflet Vol. 15, No. 9

Late Summer 2012 Jazz Nights Concert Schedule Hundreds of jazz lovers will be headed to Oakhurst and picnicking at sunset again in September to enjoy some of the best jazz artists in the southeast. The Oakhurst Neighborhood Association announces another great season of free outdoor jazz concerts this spring, beginning Thursday, September 6 and running for every Thursday in September. This year’s late summer series features the return of two audience favorites from last Spring, vocal-ist Annie Sellick (Sept 13) and Latin Jazz band Salpicon! Making their first appearances on the Jazz Nights “stage” are bands led by saxaphonist John Sandfort (Sept 6) and drummer Ernest Coleman. All concerts begin at 7 pm and end at 9 pm and are free and open to the public. The location is the lawn in front of The Solarium at 321 W. Hill St. 30030 in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur. Concerts take place rain or shine. The rain location is The Solarium. Sponsors include: For details, visit www.oakhurstjazznights.com or visit the Oakhurst Jazz Nights event page on Facebook. Sept 6: John SandfortSept 13: Annie SellickSept 20: Latin jazz band Salpicón!Sept 27: EC3 featuring Ernest Coleman

7-9 PM, Thursdays in SeptemberOn the lawn in front of The Solarium,321 West Hill St, Decatur, GA 30030

Rain location: The Solarium – next door (404-370-0888)FREE! No food or drink vendors, but several restaurants a few yards away. Bring your picnics! Blankets only. No lawn chairs, please.Family & dog friendly. Bring the kids!

Edward McNally, 2012 Jazz Nights series coordinator404-281-6419 [email protected] TABLE RESERVATIONS:

For an elegant front-row view of the concert, candlelit tables are available for reservation. Each table seats up to four and comes complete with chairs, fresh linens, and a custom candle-lit centerpiece. Reservations are $25 per table, per night. [email protected].

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Oakhurst Neighborhood Association MeetingMonday, August 13, 2012 (the second Monday of the Month) at the Solarium, from 7-8pm

The following board reports were given by ONA President Mike Vajda:The Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival will be held on Saturday, August 18 from 4-10 pm in Harmony Park. This event is a fundraiser for our grant program, which gives back to Oakhurst. See photos from festival!!!September Jazz Nights begin on September 6. See the website (www.oakhurstjazz-nights.com) for details.

Treasurer Mark Sanders gave an update on the ONA’s finances and an overview of its revenues and expenses.

Community Updates:Officer Speed gave a report on crime in the neighborhood. There have been a few incidents of entering autos. In almost every case, there was a cord plugged into the console suggesting there was an electronic device in the vehicle. A question was asked about whether anything can be done about extremely loud music being played at parties in Oakhurst Park. Officer Speed responded that residents should call the police to report loud music and they will confirm whether the group has a permit and can determine whether or not noise ordinances are being respected.City Commissioner Patti Garrett asked that people watch out for kids going to and from school and to make sure that the sidewalks in front of their homes are clear (of shrubs, etc.) so that children can safely pass on foot or on bicycle. New lights in McKoy softball field should be installed soon. A work session is coming up to look at a draft annexation map to start a conversation. This is very preliminary. Meetings now stream online and are archived.

Pete Whitlock said that he, Brian Clough and Weslee Knapp purchased the com-mercial property at the corner of Mead and College. Pete has been trying to get Candler Park Market to come to Oakhurst but this would require rezoning. They will apply to rezone the lot. The store would be 5,200 sq. ft., about same size of exist-ing market. They are looking to fill gaps in the local market and they are open to suggestions. Pete noted that this could be last opportunity to bring a grocery store

The 15th Annual Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival is Satur-day, October 13 from 10 am until 7 pm at the center of the Oakhurst community in Harmony Park. Additional infor-mation will be available in the coming months. Events and features include:

• The 5K Arts Run/Walk• Local artists, 10 am- 7pm• Live musical performances, ongoing with a special concert at 5 pm• Community area, featuring Decatur-based nonprofit groups, 10 am- 7 pm• Free activity area for children, 10 am- 4pm• Good ol’ fashioned parade, 2 pm• Food and beverages at Oakhurst’s many restaurants

This event is presented by the Decatur Arts Alliance.

Community AreaThe annual Oakhurst Arts and Music Festival provides an op-portunity for City of Decatur based non-profits to participate in this community event. The Community Area, placed adja-

cent to the Artists Market, gives local Decatur-based groups an opportunity to communicate their mission to the commu-nity. Groups are given one 8 foot wide space to showcase their organization. Brochures, display boards and “giveaways” are encouraged. Set up time for the noprofit area begins at 7 am and all participants must be set up by 10 am.

Community Area Applicationhttp://www.oakhurstartsandmusicfestival.com/docs/2012-OAMF-Community-Area-Application.pdf

VolunteersYou can be a part of this great community event. Pitch in and lend a hand. Fill out this form and let us know how you’d like to help.

Volunteer Applicationhttp://www.oakhurstartsandmusicfestival.com/docs/2012-OAMF-Volunteer-Sign-Up-Sheet.pdf

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into the neighborhood. The existing building will house a bar and restaurant and an organic pet supply shop. They are also in discussions with a yoga studio.

Action Ministries told us about an upcoming 5K on Labor Day at Piedmont Park. This is a family friendly and pet friendly event. More information can be found at www.actiondash.org.

LeAnn Harvey spoke about the upcoming Decatur Book Festival on Labor Day Weekend. On September 18, the first fundraising project for the MLK Service Day will be held. U-Joint and Steinbecks are participating. The Tour of Homes 30th Anniversary is this year on November 30 and December 1. The tour will be dispersed throughout the City this year. Homes from our neighborhood are still needed.

Sherina Clough announced that the Oakhurst Arts and Music Festival, to be held on October 13, needs volunteers. Radio Disney will be in the children’s area. There will be a 5K run/walk in the morning. If you want to participate in the parade, call Marshall at 404-593-4092. She also informed us of a new water fountain that was installed in Harmony Park. The City of Decatur Active Living and Sherina were instrumental in getting the new water fountain to support active living in the community. The Oakhurst Women’s Group continues to meet on Tuesdays from 6:45-8pm at One Step at A Time for outdoor exercise. Walkers and runners are welcome.

A panel of neighborhood builders and renovators shared their insights and expertise about home construction and home improvement projects, as well as observations about trends in Oakhurst. The participants were Arlene Dean of Arlene Dean Quality Homes, Ali Herriot of Hammertime Construc-tion, Inc., Peter Michelson of Renewal Design Build, and Eric Rawlings of Rawlings Designs, Inc. Eric is an architect. Hammertime and Renewal focus on renovations and addi-tions. Arlene Dean focuses on entire home renovations (rather than individual rooms) and new construction. The participants answered several questions posed by President Mike Vajda and audience members. Mike thanked the panel participants for their time, as well as for the support that each of them has given to the ONA and Oakhurst over the past several years.

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Dear Susan,

Am I an enabler?

Here’s the background: I’m lucky enough to call myself a SAHM. I have two elementary aged children (2nd and 4th grades) who go to school. In the summers we have a lot of fun and although we can’t afford fabulous trips, we have a lot of fun playing all summer long.

My husband and I have decided that I don’t need to go “back to work” and I’m enjoying volunteering, keeping house, and taking care of my kids. But my other mom friends, some SAHMs, some with careers, think I do too much for my kids. But I don’t want my kids doing chores or making their lunches. I want to give them the kind of childhood I never had. I grew up with a single mom and very little money. I had too much responsibility and not enough fun time. I want my kids to be able to relax and have fun! If I’m home, why can’t I just do the work and let them relax before they grow up?

Love My Life,Avondale Estates

Dear Love My Life,

I am sorry you did not enjoy your childhood. But what you describe for your children may be an example of an overcor-rection on your part.

And now to answer your original question: You are a loving,well-intentioned enabler. I hope that didn’t sting too much.I understand that you want the best for your children. Think about what you’re really teaching your children. Is it bet-ter for your children to learn to be served or to learn to serve others? Is it better for your children to learn that they have no responsibilities or to learn how to manage the responsibili-ties they’re given? Is it better for your children to relax and have fun or to enjoy an authentic, healthy self-esteem for work well-done?

If you continue on your current parental path, you are in danger of creating entitled children. What is to become of your children when you are no longer doing everything for them? It is essential that children learn how to clean a home, manage finances, and participate in household responsibili-ties. These responsibilities allow children to feel a part of their family, to experience intrinsic satisfaction and exhibit an authentic, healthy self-esteem. And, best of all, they’ll learn how to feel grateful for what they have.

Do your children a favor and give them the gift of limits, boundaries, and responsibilities. And, by doing so you are also giving society the gift of two responsible, grateful adults who know how to serve others.

Susan

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The following final announcements were made:Decatur Farm to School is holding a symposium on August 25 from 9am-4pm for teachers, administrators and others who want to learn more about farm to school. The cost is $25, which includes lunch and a reception at the Oakhurst Garden.Oakhurst Presbyterian Church has a clothes closet. Please donate fall and winter clothes.Please contact the ONA board if you have suggestions for future meeting topics.

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Upcoming Events at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church

Sunday activities include classes at 10am and Worship Ser-vice at 11am with Rally Day, Sunday,September 9 featuring a breakfast at 9:30 am. Meet neigh-bors and new friends at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church. Then join the church for a forum on Race and the Presiden-tial Elections,

Saturday, September 22 from 10:00 am- 12:00 noon.Childcare is provided. A panel of thoughtful people will pres-ent and lead a discussion of the important issues and concerns for this election year, 2012.

Oakhurst Presbyterian Church clothes closet is busy once again helping families with clothes and school supplies. We are grateful for your donations of clothes for all ages as well as baby clothes and school supplies. The church is now collect-ing fall and winter clothes for the folks in our community who need them. We also need ‘job interviewing’ clothes especially dress shirts and pants for men. We are grateful for the grant from the Barbeque and Blues Festival supporting the new storage area and shelves for the clothes!

For information please refer to our WEB site at www.oakhurstpresbyterian.org. or call the church at 404-378-6284. Come meet the new Associate Pastor, Christin Johnson, a recent graduate of Columbia Seminary here in Atlanta. Oakhurst Prebyterian Church is located at the corner of 2nd Ave and East Lake Drive.


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Trees Atlanta Announces 13th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale & Festival

Looking for trees and plants to add beauty and shade to your yard? You won’t find a better deal than at the 13th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale & Festival. The local non-profit has added more than 88,000 trees to metro Atlanta since its inception in 1985, and each October, Trees Atlanta has a sale that offers more than 1,000 plants – including 200 species of trees, shrubs, native perennials, and tree-friendly vines – for purchase by the public. All proceeds benefit weekly neighbor-hood tree planting projects, helping Trees Atlanta volunteers plant approximately 2,000 trees each year all around metro Atlanta.

The sale, sponsored by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., will take place at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center, located at 225 Chester Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30316 on Saturday, October 13th, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trees Atlanta donors of $500 or more are invited to attend a preview shopping night the evening before the sale.

The Trees Atlanta Tree Sale gives plant lovers a chance to talk with experts about why each tree is unique, so that mak-

ing the decision on which tree to buy becomes easy and enjoyable, for both the avid planter and the first-time buyer. Shoppers will find oaks, ginkgos, hickories, hollies, dogwoods, redbuds, azaleas, hydrangeas, blueberries, and many more spe-cies and varieties, including selections that attract wildlife and pollinators such as birds, butterflies, and bees.

One variety that is making its first appearance at the tree sale this year is Sheri’s Cloud blackgum, which is a variegated blackgum that was discovered in Arkansas. Another great plant that is always very popular is the paw paw. It’s a small tree with beautiful leaves and delicious fruit. Also available will be Devil’s Walking Stick, which has the largest leaves of any native tree (they’re compound and can be up to 5 feet long!). And if you’re looking for beautiful vines for a trellis or fence, we’ll have several great native options like coral honey-suckle, passion vine, native wisteria, and trumpetcreeper.

In addition to purchasing trees and plants, visitors are in-vited to spend time at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center by enjoying the festival. The festival will feature planting and pruning demonstrations, live music, a small sheep petting zoo,

Volunteer to Lead a Walking School Bus

Glennwood Elementary School is seeking volunteers to walk with children approximately one mile from Allen Wilson Terrace to Glennwood School. The children love walking to school and will appreciate your time and reward you with big smiles. Volunteers have the option of walking twice weekly on Walking Wednesday and/or Fun Friday. Volunteer as often or as little as you like.

You can walk one or two days a week or month, or be on call. It’s up to you! And yes, you get to wear a cool orange vest!! Volunteers would meet the children at 7am at the corner of Electric Avenue and Robin Street adjacent to Beacon Hill Center, and the walk to Glennwood Elementary takes no more than 30 minutes.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Lisa Cornonado at [email protected]

Decatur Farm to School FALL DINE OUT Decatur Farm to School Fall Dine Out will be held Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 7am-11am for breakfast/coffee spots and 5pm-9pm pm for dinner/dessert restaurants.

The theme for our Fall Dine Out is ‘Fast and Fresh!’ Enjoy a quick and delicious meal at a select area restaurant and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Decatur Farm to School (DF2S) to sustain its mission of integrating fresh, whole, and locally produced foods into the City of Decatur school classrooms and cafeterias. Funds raised will go toward supporting teacher workshops, kitchen trainings for our cafeteria partners, classroom and garden projects, and student taste tests.

DF2S is a branch of the Wylde Center in Oakhurst. Visit us at www.decaturfarmtoschool.org.


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a dynamic speaker, partner booths, kid’s crafts, raffles, and food trucks. There will also be opportunities to learn about the components of Trees Atlanta’s Platinum LEED-certified headquarters.

A complete list of trees and plants for sale will be available on www.treesatlanta.org. And if a shopper wants a big tree but has a small car, Trees Atlanta can provide delivery, as well as planting assistance, within a limited area for a small fee. Go tree shopping on October 13th with Trees Atlanta!

About Trees AtlantaTrees Atlanta is a nationally recognized citizens group that protects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, con-serving and educating. Since 1985, Trees Atlanta has planted and distributed more than 88,000 trees. Trees Atlanta has an active volunteer corps of 4,500 citizens. For more information about Trees Atlanta and the 13th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale, visit www.treesatlanta.org or call 404-522-4097.

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Trophies to Overall M & F, Masters M & F, and M &F 1st place finishers in each of the following age groups: 10 & Un-der, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.

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10 7Preventing Break-Ins Through WindowsBy Duncan Cottrell, the Entry Enforcer

While kicking in a door is the most common method of forced entry, windows are also vulnerable, especially when we forget to lock or close them during mild weather. Here are a few things to reinforce them against break-ins. Typical double-hung windows (where the window sash slides up and down) have a pivoting lock where the two sashes overlap. The window lock is attached only with short screws, which pull out easily with a pry bar. An easy solution is window pins—available in a kit from hardware stores—are inserted into a hole drilled through the wood of both sashes. A special tool, which comes with the kit, is used to pull out the pins to open the window. This product works best on wood windows. For aluminum or vinyl windows, an alternative is to use dowel rods placed snugly between the sash and the top of the window jamb (the old broom handle in the patio door track, only vertical). The most effective prevention is fixed metal grilles, or burglar bars. Some people object to the look, but they can be custom designed and painted to match the house to make them nearly invisible. Fire code requires that window bars installed in

bedrooms be easy to open for emergency exit. The cheapest is the cheapest: bars that are hollow bend easily. One of the best products for glass windows and doors is a tough, polyester window security film. It is crystal clear, four mils thick, and is applied from edge-to-edge on the inside of the glass with a super-strong, transparent adhesive. If the glass is broken—like with a brick or baseball bat—the shards won’t fall out. They stay in place because they are bonded to the film, which is too tough to cut or tear. By holding the glass shards in place, the film prevents a broken window from being used as an entry to the home. Very thick versions of security films are used on federal buildings to withstand bomb blasts. Old windows or doors with individual, small panes of glass set between thin wood crosspieces, or mullions, are not good candidates for security film, because the entire small pane can be pushed out and the thin wood mullions will break, but full-light or half-light doors are easily reinforced. Duncan Cottrell, The Entry Enforcer, offers free estimates to make doors kick-proof and window access too difficult to bother with. You’ll also get an objective assessment of how your home will look to a burglar, and expert advice on how to make your home safer. Contact Duncan at (404) 289-6960 or [email protected].

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Decatur Clears Way for Craft Beer BrewingWhat’s next? Perhaps a craft distillery.By Ralph Ellis http://decatur.patch.com/articles/decatur-clears-way-for-craft-beer-brewing

The ordinance that now allows craft beer brewing in Decatur may have to be amended to allow a craft distillery.

Assistant City Manager Lyn Menne said Monday night that someone who wants to open a distillery has approached the city.

It’s not allowable now under city ordinances but that’s the kind of business Decatur wants to encourage, she said.

“It’s the new trend,” Menne said.

The city commission voted 5-0 to amend the city zoning ordinance to allow craft beer brewing in the East Decatur Sta-tion area. Three Taverns and Blue Tarp Brewing want to start making craft beer there.

These breweries want to sell beer on the retail level. The amendment will not affect Twain’s, which is a microbrewery and does not sell off premises.

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8 9The Redneck Home Security SystemBy Duncan Cottrell, the Entry Enforcer

Building on our intrusion prevention experience in the unique milieu of the Deep South, The Entry Enforcer is proud to introduce our foolproof, patented, copyrighted, and plagiarized anti-burglary technique, fine-tuned for this local-ity. We call it: The Redneck Home Security SystemGet an old pair of men’s size 14 work boots from Freecycle or Value Village Sit ‘em on your front porch beside a copy of Guns & Ammo magazine.Put some big, messy dog bowls next to the boots.Tack a note to the door that says: “Me and Bubba and Bertha and Duke have gone for more ammo and beer. Be right back. Don’t mess with the pit bulls; they got to the mailman this morning and messed him up bad. Anyway, I locked all four of ‘em in the house. Better wait outside. -- Cooter”

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Duncan Cottrell, The Entry Enforcer, offers free estimates to make doors kick-proof and window access too difficult to

bother with. You’ll also get an objective assessment of how your home will look to the pro burglar and the restless kid, and expert advice on how to make your home safer. Contact Duncan at (404) 289-6960 or [email protected].

Wylde Center Adds Third Greenspace

In May, the 2304 & 2308 lots on First Avenue located just North of Oakview Road were donated to the Wylde Center by the land-owner. “We look forward to developing this lot, our first in the City of Atlanta, into a greenspace that the community can enjoy,” expressed Stephanie Van Parys, Executive Director of the Wylde Center.

The Wylde Center, formerly called the Oakhurst Com-munity Garden Project, is a nonprofit organization that grew out of a coordinated effort in Decatur to expand green space, while promoting health, nutrition, and environmental education. This effort began in 1997 with the creation of the Oakhurst Community Garden Project.

The Wylde Center currently manages two garden properties in Decatur: the Oakhurst Garden, located at 435 Oakview Road, and Sugar Creek Garden, located behind Oakhurst Presbyterian Church at East Lake Drive and Second Avenue..

In addition to these garden sites, the Wylde Center provides environmental and education-based youth outreach pro-grams (including Decatur Farm to School), garden coaching, community-wide education, and events throughout the year.

The Wylde Center will hold public input meetings in 2012 to learn what the community envisions for the new space on First Avenue. “Expect to see our volunteers and partners working on the property over the summer clearing out the overgrowth and fallen trees,” said Stephanie Van Parys.

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