August 2012 Newsletter of the Lake Claire Neighbors • A Neighborhood Association • www.LakeClaire.org V.20, #8 Blast From Girl Scouting in Lake No Nukes the Past: Claire: More than Cookies Y’all: Lake Some Claire Can History of Help Halt Lake Claire the Project Clarion Special Report (and have Approximately a third of Lake Claire is the old estate of Gener- fun) al John Brown Gordon. His es- by Stephen Wing tate was a significant contribut- ing factor to the early eastward If you pay taxes or a power growth of Atlanta as early as bill, you are helping to pay for the 1880s. In 1871, the Gordons the construction of the first new acquired 86.5 acres from John nuclear reactors built in the U.S. Kirkpatrick, one of the heirs of since Three Mile Island, right the original 1100-acre Kirkpat- here in Georgia. rick plantation. They named this Atlanta estate “Sutherland,” the Georgia Power is raising money surname of Mrs. Gordon’s mater- to build two new reactors at nal grandmother, and built their Daisies Bridge to Brownies Ceremony - Photo by Brandon Bransford Vogtle in rural Burke County by attaching a “Nuclear Construc- first house there. girl scouting; and both men and Many Lake Claire girls are in tion Cost Recovery” fee to every The Sutherland Estate’s acre- women over 18 can join as adult girl scouting, one of whom wrote ratepayer’s monthly bill. They age covered the core of what is members. Many join for fun and our Kids’ Corner this month (see are also first in line for Presi- now Lake Claire (and original- friendship, but the benefits are a page 12). Girls from Kindergar- dent Obama’s zero-to-low inter- ly included part of Kirkwood). lot more. Many people think of est taxpayer-guaranteed nuclear Sutherland was, roughly, north ten through 12th grade are in Daisies cont. on p. 7 of DeKalb Avenue, east of the loan program, to the tune of $8.3 back yards of Mathews and billion. Ridgewood, south of and below Why does Georgia Power de- Ponce de Leon, and west of the School Openings Around the pend on taxpayers and rate- back yards of Claire Drive, slop- payers to fund its construction ing over to Howard Circle and Corner (literally and figuratively) projects, instead of investors? DeKalb Place. The Gordons built Because nuclear power School, 774 Virginia Avenue, their home on a knoll which was One minute you’re swimming are so financially risky that NE, 404-802-3200. and enjoying the summer, and no bank will lend money to build the next you’re putting together Grady enrollment ends Au- one, and so environmentally dan- your book bag. Public schools gust 2…. See the website for gerous that no insurance compa- start again on Monday, August more information, http://www. 6. Parents are probably aware of atlanta.k12.ga.us/Domain/3087. ny will touch them. these dates, and the Clarion will Henry W. Grady High School, Nuclear energy is the most ex- likely be out only within a day 929 Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta pensive way ever devised to boil or two of the deadlines, unfortu- 30309, 404-802-3001. water in order to spin a turbine nately -- but just in case anyone And our close-by private – so expensive that the nuclear has had her/his head in the sum- schools… Paideia – starts Au- industry could never have ex- mer sand: gust 21. http://www.paideias- isted without massive govern- Mary Lin School Open House. chool.org/about_us/index.aspx, Nukes cont. on p. 10 Friday Aug 3, 10-11:30 a.m. – A 1509 Ponce de Leon Avenue, At- chance for parents and children lanta, GA 30307. to meet their teachers and check Horizons School – starts Au- In This Issue out the classroom for the 2012- gust 8 (not confirmed). Accept- 1013 school year. 586 Candler ing applications for 2012-13, 2 Mark Your Calendar Park Drive, N.E., 404-802-8850 contact the school to apply – or Safety Report If you haven’t registered your meet the llamas, chickens, sheep 2 General John Gordon by Civil War student for Inman Middle and ducks! Horizons at Hori- Gardening Artist Ken Hendricksen of Ken- School, you have another oppor- [email protected] 4 nebunkport, Maine tunity. Inman will be open for or 404-378-2219, 1900 Dekalb Classifieds alongside the Decatur Wagon Registration August 1, 4:00 p.m. Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, GA 6 – 7:00 p.m. If you have any ques- 30307. Speaking of which, not Road, just north of the Georgia 11 Land Trust News Railroad (now the site of the Ho- tions about registration please being a parent nor familiar with contact the school. The lines on schools, imagine my surprise re- rizon School and the Lake Claire 12 Kids’ Corner Pool). The original house was the first day of school are very cently walking my dog, when I totally destroyed by fire in 1897 long so you may save yourself came across goats and llamas on some time by visiting ahead of Hampton Terrace behind Hori- THE CLARION IS PRINTED ON General Gordon cont. p. 8 time. Samuel M. Inman Middle zons . RECYCLED PAPER. Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org August 2012 2

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Lake Claire Officers for 2012 Clarion Newsletter Staff: The Clarion is published monthly. President: Peg Ziegler, [email protected] Editor: Beth Damon, [email protected] The deadline for advertising and Acting VP Finance, andTreasurer: Cara Stevens, treasurer@ Advertising: Jeanne Marie St. Romain, newsletter@ editorial consideration is the 15th lakeclaire.org lakeclaire.org of the month preceding publication. NPU Rep: Carol Holliday, [email protected] Distribution: Sarah Wynn, [email protected] Letters to the editor should be limited VP, Zoning: Dan White, [email protected] Layout: Lore Ruttan, [email protected] to 300 words or fewer. The opinions VP, Environment: Robby Handley, [email protected] Webmaster: Position open expressed herein are those of the VP, Safety: Kathie Ryan, [email protected] authors and not those of Lake Claire VP, Communications: Nancy Dorsner, [email protected] Neighbors, Officers, or Clarion Staff. Co-VPs, Fun(d)raising: Mary Williams and Alyson McCarthy, Contact Lake Claire Neighbors at PO Box 5942, [email protected] Atlanta, GA 31107, 404-236-9526 or www. Banner art by Lore Ruttan, www. lakeclaire.org. loreruttanillustration.com Mark Your Calendars To Help You Keep an Eye on the Crime and the Time: August Lake Claire Safety Report Weeks 22-25

3 Mary Lin School Open House. Friday Aug 3, 10-11:30 a.m. – A It’s summer, and everyone has been out working on the yard. But we need chance for parents and children to meet their teachers & check out the to be especially careful at this time of year because of our tendency to leave classroom for the 2012-1013 school year. 586 Candler Park Drive, N.E., garage doors open, a front or back door unlocked, and yard tools out on the 404-802-8850 lawn as we go in and out of the house getting tools, a glass of water, etc. Lawn tools and machinery take only seconds to grab from the garage or yard, to be thrown in a vehicle and gone before a homeowner returns from the backyard. 3 Grady – 9th Grade and New Student Orientation, 9 a.m. to 12 Another scary thought is catching someone in your house who entered from p.m., Class of 2013 Boot Camp, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information on Grady’s the opposite side of the house. It is always a wise idea to keep your doors website - http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=14413 locked, with a key on you, on a ribbon around your neck, or in a secure pocket. Also be aware of all the people who walk through the neighborhood looking for jobs doing yard work. Some of these people may really be looking for work; 6 Students return to school – Mary Lin, Inman, and Grady – see others may be casing your house. Finally, check out the crimes listed below. article on P. 1. Other Larceny 400 block Clifton Road 11 “No Nukes Y’all – see details on Page 10. 6/23 0030-1130 hrs Taken: two bicycles Victim stated that someone entered an unlocked screen porch, cut the lock, and took the bicycles. Print lifted 11 Friends of Candler Park Screen on the Green Presents “Wall- E” (see detailed article on page 4). Connecticut Ave, Clifton Sanctuary Ministries 6/22 0745-1700 Taken: Apple Ipad Possible suspect: the victim, a guest at CSM, advised that a guest who was 16 (and 3rd Thursday every month) Lake Claire Neighbors leaving that day had been in his room. meeting, The Frazer Center, 1815 S. Ponce de Leon Avenue. 7:00 Residential Burglary p.m. social time, 7:15 prompt start time. Graciously hosted by the 500 block Clifton Road Frazer Center, in the ROSE Room (not the Atrium). 5/28 1715-1720 hrs Damaged: window broken Resident encountered a heavy set African American male attempting to 21 Paideia back to school. http://www.paideiaschool.org/about_us/ break into his house. In fear for his life he shot at the man from inside his index.aspx house. The assailant was seen fleeing towards Ponce de Leon, but the police were unable to locate neither him nor the projectiles. The ID unit took pic- tures and dusted for fingerprints. The CID unit determined that the home 25 Friends of Candler Park Screen on the Green Presents “HUGO” owner was justified in discharging his firearm. Theft from Auto 27-28 Oakhurst Community Garden Project “Plant your First 1900 DeKalb Ave/Sutherland Place, Lake Claire Pool Fall Vegetable Garden” - Monday, August 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 6/1 1135-1145 hrs Taken: hidden purse containing credit cards Tuesday, August 28, 7-8:30 pm. For first time gardeners ,or those transi- Honda van in parking lot. Damaged: passenger’s side window broken. . tioning over to organic methods of vegetable gardening. Learn about fall Prints recovered vegetables and herbs you can enjoy all season. Included are tips for suc- 200 block Southerland Terr cess! (Taught by Stephanie Van Parys, Executive Director of the Garden 5/28 1430-1545 hrs Taken: purse containing credit cards. Project) Vehicle on street in front of house. Damaged: driver’s side rear passenger’s window broken. Prints recovered September 400 block Hardendorf Ave 6/13-14 2000-0700 hrs Taken: 2013 tag decal. No vehicle description. Prints were taken (and 3rd Thursday every month) Lake Claire Neighbors meeting, 20 400 block Harold Ave The Frazer Center, 1815 S. Ponce de Leon Avenue. 7:00 p.m. social time, 6/15-16 2300-0900 hrs Taken: car tag. 7:15 prompt start time. Graciously hosted by the Frazer Center, in the No vehicle description Print lifted ROSE Room (not the Atrium). 2000 block Palifox Dr 6/14 0200-0900 hrs Damaged: window broken Taken: wallet, 25 Oakhurst Community Garden Project Recycling Crash Course, credit cards, cash from glove box. 2012 blue Hyundai Elantra 7 pm – 8 pm. Recycling is one of the first steps many people take when Partial print lifted trying to “green” their lives. Come learn about how the City of Decatur’s 400 block Lakeshore Dr progressive Pay as You Throw system for landfill waste encourages recy- 6/19 1700-1930 hrs No vehicle description cling through economic incentives. Learn what you can and can’t recycle Damaged: front passenger side window broken. Taken: Coach bag, Ipad3, and what happens to the recyclable materials after they leave your home. jump drives. Prints lifted LuAnn Chambers (SP Recycling) and Sean Woodson. Thefts from autos parked on Candler Park Drive increased dramatically in Send calendar items for September’s Clarion by August 15 to editor@lake- early June. Thefts from individuals who leave phones, keys, and wallets on claire.org. the ground while they play/visit in Candler Park have continued. However, some arrests have been made since that time. August 2012 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org 3 NEWS FROM GOOD NEIGHBORS (just walk over!) – our adults and Candler Park Golf Course this The Faces of The Frazer Center staff members would be delight- past May. The money raised Profiling the staff and volunteers that make ed to show you their products. from this fun neighborhood event We would love to have the chance has been donated to Clifton Sanc- The Frazer Center tick to get to know more of our neigh- tuary Ministries each year. This bors on a more personal level; I year, the event raised a record- by Lynn Nomad promise that if Lake Claire Com- breaking $500.00 to support the at local attractions (Zoo Atlanta, munity members spend just a men at Clifton! The Clarion spoke with Dr. Fernbank, etc.), and many other few minutes visiting the Adult The event is loosely organized, Tammy Hoffman, Director of the inclusive activities. Although the Program, they’ll leave with the yet highly competitive due to the Adult Program at The Frazer Adult Program is not inclusive same big smile I leave with each questionable golf skills of most Center. by definition, our goals and ac- day. of the participants. Team scores tivities clearly demonstrate in- for the tournament ranged from clusion. the winning score of 29, 2 under Clarion: What are the ben- Golf Event Supports par (Team Breaux Champs), to efits of having both children 37, 6 over par (Team Johnson). and adults with disabilities Clifton Sanctuary Additional prizes were awarded together under the same roof? for Closest to the Pin (Jeff Kling), Tammy: Having the adults Ministries Longest Drive (Steven Breaux), at the Frazer Center working and Worst Drive off the First Tee alongside the children is a won- by James Crutcher (Dan Ledbetter). derful thing! Our adults have the The Greater Atlanta Men’s chance to visit and socialize with A lively group of about 40 men BBQ Club & Support Group the children on a regular basis; from Lake Claire, Candler Park, would also like to recognize the Tammy Hoffman - Photo by L. No- they help in the kitchen, prac- Inman Park, and several other mad local sponsors that provided priz- tice for combined Talent Shows, in-town neighborhoods partici- es and other items: Wicked Que, Clarion: What is your role at read to the children, and par- pated in the 5th Annual Greater Burnt Fork BBQ, Fox Brothers The Frazer Center and what ticipate in combined garden ac- Atlanta Men’s BBQ Club & Sup- background do you bring to tivities. The benefits of combin- port Group Golf Classic, held at Golf cont. p. 12 that role? ing the children and adults are Tammy: I am the Director of numerous – the adults have the the Adult Program at The Fraz- opportunity to spend “up close” er Center. I joined the Frazer time with children; the children Family on June 20, 2011, after get the exposure to adults with completing 29 years of special disabilities, and both adults and education teaching experience children are full of smiles af- in the Fulton County School Dis- ter they have had the chance to trict. I have experience working spend time together. with students with special needs Clarion: What is the best from Kindergarten through 12th part of your job? Grade; I spent my final nine Tammy: The best part of my years as the Department Chair job is being able to interact with of the Special Education Depart- all of the adult participants. ment at a high school in North Working with them at Frazer Fulton County. I do have experi- Grounds, our adult partici- ence working with adults in the pant -led café, talking to them higher education arena (I am a throughout the day as they par- faculty member of the University ticipate in their sessions (even of Phoenix and Walden Univer- shooting a few basketballs), and sity), but I had not yet had the taking groups of adults into the chance to work with adults with community are such rewarding disabilities. Therefore, I feel that activities for me. No matter my my experience at The Frazer mood or stress level, I leave The James Johnson (L) and Team Johnson Last Place Trophy - Photo by Jeff Center completes the circle of my Frazer Center each day with a Kling professional experience. huge smile on my face, thanks to Clarion: Can you explain my interactions with our adults. how The Frazer Center pro- Clarion: What do you Editor’s Note motes and fosters the idea of think the Lake Claire Com- A big thank you to Andrew and Penn Sherwood for their help to inclusion? munity should know about Sarah Wynn with the distribution of the Clarionthis month and other Tammy: The Frazer Center The Frazer Center? months. strives to include all of our adult Tammy: From the Adult Pro- participants in a myriad of com- gram perspective, I would like munity activities. We were able to the Lake Claire Community to purchase three new vehicles (two know that we are a loving, car- with wheelchair access) in 2012, ing, energetic, progressive place so we are now well-equipped that strives to help our adults to take our adults on commu- gather, learn, flourish, and be- nity outings. We participate come productive members of in volunteer work for Meals on their community. We have be- Wheels, Project Open Hand, and gun several microenterprises: the Atlanta Hospital Hospitality Frazer Grounds (our Café that House, which gives our adults a is open from 7:30-10:30 am M-F), change to socialize with a vari- Frazer Bling (a combination of ety of community members. Our jewelry and hand-sewn items), adults also venture into the com- and Frazer Wear (Frazer Wear munity to participate in lunches clothing). The Lake Claire Com- at local restaurants, bowling at munity is welcome to come by to local bowling alleys, adventures visit any of our microenterprises Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org August 2012 4 cool in early June, only to be for- to the outside before October, but gotten as the temperature in my be sure they get plenty of water September in the Garden garden hit 100 and 101 degrees, and protection from squirrel dig- by Elizabeth Knowl- June 29 – July 1. Sometimes ging. Irises can be planted or June has the highest tempera- divided this month. You will Like August, September suggested on the Internet, but I tures of the whole summer. constantly be grooming your iris- may be hot and dry—or hot and just pick and squash, my favor- Try starting parsley indoors es as the leaves die from borer in September. Pouring almost wet. We are still in summer here, ite rage activity (Take that, you Gardening cont. on p. 6 yet the shorter days make plants nasty senators!). Apparently the boiling water on the seeded pot grow more slowly. They have beetles love rhubarb. How nice helps with germination. The heat and bugs to contend with as finally to be thankful I have been kohlrabi, leeks, and lettuce you well as dry spells. By now your unable grow it in our climate. started indoors can now be trans- Movie, brassicas should be getting big If it is your first garden, you planted, remembering my com- in the garden. Keep monitoring will probably not have many dis- mands last month about water, Food Truck, them for cabbage worms and ap- eases this year. Rotating crops mulch, and shade. Using those plying BT. is the best prevention but can be same instructions, sow carrots, E-waste Aside from the squash vine hard in our shady neighborhood. collards, lettuce, kale, mustard, borer, I find most of the bother- I have a four-year rotation for peas, spinach, turnips, and any drive, King some insects easy to control. the nightshade plants (tomatoes, of the oriental greens. This is the Looking at your plants every day eggplants, and peppers), and still month to plant garlic also, if you of Pops, takes care of many problems. Are my tomato leaves get strange can find the bulbs. the leaves all disappearing from spots, turn yellow, and drop off. Speaking of bulbs, even if you and Captain your tomato plants? Look care- I do grow some hybrids that are did not order any flowers in June fully for the tomato horn worm, resistant to many diseases, yet as I suggested, you can still find Planet the same color as the leaves, this year Big Girl has as many them in the on-line catalogs I and—remove him! (I wish all yellowing leaves as Brandywine. recommended. But be sure to by Mark Clement the world’s problems were this I try to give the plants space for request shipping in late October simple.) These are large, easy to air circulation, mulch the toma- or early November unless you What do these things have in spot caterpillars. toes with mini bark, and water have a massive refrigerator you common? August 11 these five Are holes appearing in from below. But I am not too can set aside for no other purpose kick off the Candler Park Fall your bean leaves? Mexican bean hasty to prune everything back but months of storage. I rotate Movie series, our close Lake beetles vaguely resemble lady- around them and pick off the dy- them through a tiny refrigerator Claire neighbor. The movie will bugs but are more yellowy, have ing foliage because that makes with no automatic defrost in the be Wal E, featuring the greatest about 16 black spots (I have nev- them more prone to squirrel at- basement, juggling the orders as recycler of cinema history. To er counted), and will be skeleton- tack, which usually begins about they arrive so that no bulbs are that end we are doing a recycling izing the bean leaves. Smaller, July 12 (they must keep calen- left out to get hot and dry. (I drive ourselves. Electronic Re- sort of fluffy, pale yellow things dars). Air circulation is good never can figure out why my si- cycling Services will be on hand will be eating too, and they are for all the plants; but if it rains lent partner, the cook, does not from 6 to 8 p.m. to take off your the larva. If you tip up the leaves a lot, expect a certain amount want to share her refrigerator hands and recycle, or responsibly with 700 bulbs.) So far I have not and look on the underside, you of powdery mildew on zinnias dispose of, your unwanted elec- ordered pre-cooled bulbs (which will see clusters of their tiny, and crape myrtles, both terrific tronic items. With each e waste bright yellow eggs. Squash all of plants for our hot summers. You you must then keep cooled until in the ground); but with Atlanta disposal, you will receive a raffle these. Wear those flexible latex- can’t have everything. ticket to win restaurant certifi- coated garden gloves, if you wish, If any of your crops are finished now correctly rezoned as 8, it is getting closer to that day. I had cates and possibly a rain barrel. as you will be stained yellow by or have totally failed (like my Also from 6 to 8?ish? one of the your work. corn this year), pull up the plants several bulb failures last spring, most popular food trucks, MIX?d The last couple of years har- and compost (except for the which I blame on the warm win- Up, will be serving up tasty lequin beetles have appeared in squash—put that in the herby). ter. my garden, mainly attacking the Do not leave them around to be And don’t forget the peren- snacks. Captain Planet will be cleome and, this year, zinnias. I nurseries for the bad insects. Dig nials you started last July. By there for an eco-photo opportu- had always viewed cleome as the in more compost, then mulch, now you have transplanted the nity. So, on August 11, we hope ultimate happy flower; although whether or not you will use that seedlings to larger pots and are Lake Clarions will come down to I can rarely get it to germinate bed for planting right away. keeping them strong in the same Candler Park, in front of the pool where I want, it self-seeds all over Leave no bare soil. potting soil you use for spring house, dispose of your unwanted the garden. Suddenly the plants By now I am laughing at my vegetables, such as tomatoes or electronic waste, win some cool are covered with these beetles. last column where I marveled at broccoli, either under fluorescent stuff, have dinner, get your pic- You could try soapy water, as the cool early June. Well, it was lights or outdoors with afternoon ture taken with Captain Planet, shade. They will need to transit and see a great movie with your Candler Park and Lake Claire neighbors. August 2012 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org 5 Wild Lake Claire: the Invasives Abound at This Natives Among Us Time of Year: by Carol Vanderschaaf Don’t turn your back on This article is based on my experi- plants are part of what makes a yard-eating plants ences in my own Lake Claire yard, region unique. Learning about by Leah Pine as well as in developing the Free- and growing native plants pro- dom Park Bird and Butterfly Native motes a deeper understanding When we returned to At- until I saw it popping out of Plant Garden. and respect for the land. So, lanta in 2006, there was a new beds in the Decatur garden of what are our possibilities? plant on the block--another thug. internationally known designer Green space is very important Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), It looked quite a bit like a mint, Ryan Gainey, who identified it to Lake Claire. In recent Clarion also known as bergamot, scarlet and it seemed to be growing ev- as bungei. Since issues, we’ve pointed out that bee balm, scarlet monarda, Os- erywhere, even under itself. We then, I have noticed it growing in our neighborhood association wego tea, or crimson bee balm, had to pull dozens of sticky seeds the wooded shoulder of the road has a greenspace fund, as well is an aromatic perennial herb out of the cat’s fur every night. over the creek at Lake Claire as many Lake Claire neighbors’ native to eastern North Ameri- A friend and I sent it to the Uni- Park. There’s another cat out of participation with Candler Park ca. It grows on road shoulders, versity of Georgia herbarium, the bag, so to speak, along with and Park Pride to address the in old fields, thin woods, in dis- where it was identified as Achy- Japanese climbing fern (Lygodi- unique challenges of creating turbed areas from Vermont to ranthes aspera or Japanese chaff um japonica), which I saw across positive, green spaces in Can- Minnesota and south to , flower (now identified by many from the Druid Hills Golf Course, dler Park. Lake Claire is known eastern and Mexico. Bee as A. japonica). No wonder we and porcelainberry (Ampelop- for its abundant mature trees, Balm likes full sun but can tol- couldn’t find it in our books-- like sis brevipedunculata)--an older its lovingly tended gardens and erate partial shade, especially so many of our ornamentals and introduction--which appears to green spaces. As open spaces in hot climates like ours. It will invasives, it is Asian, and a fairly be taking over the newly created disappear with development, it grow to almost 3-4 feet high and recent introduction. wetlands at the Candler Park becomes increasingly necessary 2 feet wide. The plant has bright In Atlanta we already Golf Course. to look at our own landscapes scarlet flowers from July to Oc- have our hands full with more In a recent lecture, Steve as a refuge for biodiversity. Na- tober. Bee Balm can grow in traditional invasives: kudzu Sanchez--a principal and native tive organisms --plants, mam- most soils. It is drought tolerant (Pueraria lobata), privet (Ligus- plants expert with landscape ar- mals, birds, amphibians, and but will flower more if watered trum sinense), wisteria (wisteria chitecture firm HGOR--said that insects-- create an intricate web regularly. Bee Balm can be sinensis), English ivy (Hedera it can take 50 years for an intro- of life. It is a wonderful natural propagated by dividing the root helix), princess tree (Paulonia duced plant to become invasive. orchestration with each species’ clumps, but it is easily grown tomentosa), and honeysuckle It makes me nervous about some life cycle dependent on others’. from seeds. . Its nectar attracts (Lonicera japonica), many of of the plants whose biddabil- Local native plants have seeds bees, butterflies and humming- them brought over with the best ity I had taken for granted, like and berries ready when birds birds. It provides seeds for other of intentions. But like the plants camellias and mophead hydran- need them. Bird droppings are birds. It is a lovely and practi- themselves, the list keeps grow- geas. Who knows when the next the best way to get the seeds cal addition to any native plant ing. A neighbor recently asked Jekyll will turn into Hyde? dispersed. Animals and plants garden. me about a -like plant It makes it all the more that have evolved together de- Bee Balm flowers are said with big rosy flower heads, which paramount that we use native pend upon each other to survive. to be edible and smell like oreg- had taken over her shady back- plants whenever possible. They There are many pay-offs for us to ano. I haven’t tried to eat them yard hillside. I was stumped Inasives cont. on p. 7 encouraging more biologically di- but let me know if you do. It’s verse yards. Healthy, balanced said they make an edible gar- ecosystems clean our water and nish for salads and that they can our air. Pollinators are vital to be used in oil when you’re frying food production. Aesthetically white fish or scallops. And the and spiritually, native plants en- hance our sense of place. Native Natives cont. on p. 6 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org August 2012 6 Natives cont. from p. 5 present. Males will often patrol short distances in flat, dry, open Personal and places. The females lay eggs one at a time on host plant stems Business Classifieds and leaves from spring to fall. CANDLER PARK YARD CREW Larvae feed at night and mature Yard Cleanup/Rake and Bag, in about two weeks. Caterpillar Pruning/Trimming, References hosts for the Variegated include Available, Matt - 678-754-1095 passionflower, mayapple, sedum, and violets. Look for the black spotted, reddish orange caterpil- lars on the plants’ leaves. Adult Variegated like nectar from but- terfly weed, milkweed, and core- opsis to name a few. Fritillaries can often be seen on the ground, basking in the sun with their wings spread. Their wing span is 1 3/4 - 3 1/8 inches. The female is larger than male. “Honey Bee” by Lore Ruttan Their flight is low and swift, but even when resting or nectaring, Gardening cont. from p. 4 this species is difficult to ap- activity, but it is all worth it in proach, and, because of this, its April when those divine colors name was taken from the and shapes follow the majestic Bee Balm - Photo by Carol Vanderschaaf Greek word euptoietos meaning tulips. Plus, irises come back “easily scared.” It was first de- each year. flowers will keep for two months to that of the bergamot orange. scribed in 1775 by Pieter Cramer Again, look around your gar- or more if frozen. Native peoples The scientific name, Monarda, a wealthy Dutch merchant. den and see what has worked made a tea from the leaves of the comes from Nicolas Monardes, Butterflies frequently are this year. Feel good about it. plant to treat flu, colds and fe- who first described the plant found in Native American myths And plan what could be better ver and, as with so many things, in 1569. And, of course, it is a because of the beauty, power of next year. Rudbeckias, celosias, they passed these knowledge on balm to those beneficial bees. flight, and complete metamor- nasturtiums, and a giant titho- to the colonists. The leaves of The Variegated Fritillary but- phosis found in butterflies. For nia have kept my east-facing bed Bee Balm smell like fine Greek terfly (Euptoieta Claudia) (see example the Blackfeet believed beautiful all summer; while in a oregano. Early explorer John picture below) is seen around that dreams are brought to us west-facing bed a tithonia seed- in sleep by a butterfly. Native ling planted at the very same American Indian legends told time remains small and flower- that butterflies would carry the less for months, barely alive in wishes to the Great Spirit in poor, hard soil under the baking heaven to be granted. The Maya sun. I need to dig and amend. looked upon butterflies also as Chard has been very success- the spirits of dead warriors in ful this year, especially the red disguise descending to earth. The Charlotte, which I attribute to Aztecs believed that the happy early planting and plentiful wa- dead in the form of beautiful but- tering during our drought. Sev- terflies would visit their relatives eral kinds of basil, ditto. But to assure them that all was well. don’t relax: our slow time is There are many other examples about ended, and we will have of butterfly myths in most cul- lots to do into and through the tures throughout the world. winter.

To Be Continued in the September You may write to Elizabeth Knowl- issue of the Clarion. Next month – ton, longtime resident of Lake Claire, the woodpecker! with your gardening questions and comments at knowltonew@earth- link.net.

Variegated Fritillary - Photo from Wisconsin Butterflies.org Bartram of Philadelphia called Atlanta much more rarely than the plant “Oswego Tea” when he its cousin the Gulf Fritillary. found settlers near Oswego, New I’ve seen only one of the for- York, using its leaves for a tea. mer around my flowers in Lake It is still used in Earl Grey tea. Claire, while the latter are com- Add the dried leaves to black tea monplace. The Variegated is and make your own Earl Grey. a permanent resident in the Bartram reportedly sent seeds south, though considered a visi- to England in the mid 1700s. tor in northern Georgia. It will Bee Balm traveled from there to colonize here and as far north as the Continent, where it is still Canada in the summer months. grown usually under the names In the south, this butterfly can gold Melissa and Indian nettle. have three or four broods. It only Bergamot or ‘Bee Balm’ tea was overwinters in the south, usually a popular substitute for the im- as larvae, though, depending on ported variety among the mid- climate, it can overwinter as an Atlantic patriots in the wake of adult. These photographs illustrate the power of soil and exposure, two tithonia seed- the Boston Tea Party. Variegated prefer any open lings, planted at the same time, each with a yard stick next to it. One has Its name is derived from its sunny area, particularly fields rocky, unamended soil (but some fertilizer) and a western exposure. The other odor, which is considered similar and grasslands with flowers has often amended soil and an eastern exposure. Elizabeth notes, “Incred- ible!” August 2012 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org 7

Daisies cont. from p. 1 In Daisies these past two years, Howard, Chloe Gibson, Naiomi by the roots. they learned about nature and Partridge, Simone Rogers, Addie 2) Solarizing is a non- cookies when they think of Girl science, explored the arts and Halloran, Avin Faught, Kather- chemical, effective way of ster- Scouts, and the cookies are a their communities, and made ine Rehg, Maddie Shaw, Sara ilizing soil to a certain depth, big part of it – but they are sold friends that will last a long time. McGill, Hannah DenDanto-God- which unfortunately means it for more than just fundraising. Girl Scout Daisies can also earn dard, Ella Lefkowicz, Lily Morris, will kill desirable organisms as The activity of selling cookies is Learning Petals and receive par- Ellie Buck, Fernanda Morales, well. It also means buying plas- directly related to the organiza- ticipation patches. Jamie Marlowe, Kennedy Cox, tic heavy enough to stay in place tion’s purpose of helping girls The new Brownies pictured Saron Tesemma, Ava Blue, and for about six weeks. It may not become strong, confident, and re- here are upcoming second grad- Jory Richardson (all are shown control perennial weeds as well sourceful citizens. in the picture on p. 1). We look as it does annuals. forward to visits from them in 3) Chemical is like dancing with the devil, as it involves buy- April – when it’s cookie time. ing a product like Roundup from a firm like Monsanto. As gradu- ate students, we were told that Invasives cont. from p. 5 Roundup killed the plant and have evolved along with our na- tive wildlife, offering the most species the richest diets. Unfor- tunately, though, we often have to clear our gardens of the in- vasives before we can replenish what was there. There are four basic ways that I know to remove invasives, none of them easy or fun: 1) mechani- cal--e.g., pulling plants squealing out by the roots; 2) solarization- -wetting the soil, covering the area with plastic and baking to death; 3) chemical--poisoning by applying a chemical like Round- Up to the leaves or cut stems; 4) lasagna--wetting the soil and New Brownies - Photot by Brandon Bransford smothering with layers of organ- ic barriers--such as cardboard Girl Scouts, Brownies, and ers starting this month at Mary and mulch. They all have their Daisies learn life skills through Lin. Their troop leader is Kristen pros and cons. selling the cookies. They set Howard, who replaced the previ- Ampelopsis - Photo by Jill Swearin- 1) Mechanical is physically de- gen their own cookie goals to support ous leader Stephanie Gulbrand- manding, to put it mildly, and broke down harmlessly in the their chosen activities for the sen. Following the bridging cer- it may be ineffective if -- say, in soil. I don’t believe that’s entirely year, to fund community service emony, Kristen hosted a pizza the case of perennials or vines true, but I think of it like using and leadership projects, to at- and ice cream party at her home. -- some root is left behind. It can chemotherapy on cancer--it may tend summer camps, to travel to Congratulations to Lilah also leave a site susceptible to be dangerous, but the best thera- destinations near and far, and to Bransford, Zoe Steib, Elena erosion, for instance, if you have py in certain cases. I don’t know provide events for girls in their D’Agostino, Anna Rafferty, Ally English ivy covering a hillside, of anything organic that will re- community. Through the cookie Bliss, Bridget Stevens, Isabella and you decide to yank it all out program girls develop skills such move the real invasive thugs. as goal setting, decision mak- And just because a chemical is derived from a plant or found in ing, money management, people our kitchen cabinets--like salt or skills, and business ethics. vinegar--does not make it safe to In Girl Scouts, girls discover use on soil. the fun, friendship, and pow- 4) Lasagna--probably my er of girls together. Through choice for small areas, as it is a myriad of enriching experi- nontoxic, can recycle materials ences, such as field trips, sports like cardboard and newspapers, skill-building clinics, commu- and vastly improves the soil. nity service projects, cultural One friend said she covered an exchanges, and environmental area with cardboard boxes, filled stewardships, girls grow coura- them with soil and mulch, and geous and strong. And the girls then cut them open and spread in Lake Claire are no exception. them flat, which sounded reason- At the end of this school year, ably easy to me. Plan the plant- Mary Lin’s Daisy troop held a ing holes before you lay it or wait Bridging Ceremony in Can- until your barrier has broken dler Park. Bridging marks a down completely, however, as girl’s transition from one lead- it is difficult to dig through the ership level to the next. An ex- layers. On the other hand, Lake citing time in a Girl Scout’s life, Claire neighbor Steve Blondeau the earning of the award and used layers of cardboard on a completion of the activities are north Georgia property, and designed to emphasize the con- the cardboard broke down com- tinuity of one Girl Scout pro- pletely within six months -- by the time summer temperatures gram and to welcome girls to an reached 90 degrees, he said. This anticipated “next level.” These method is probably hard to ap- girls transitioned from Daisies ply on a large site and likely in- to Brownies. Girl Scout Daisies effective over heavy like are in grades K and first grade. Lilah Bransford, Stephani Gulbrandsen (troop leader), Bridget Stevens - Photo by Brandon Bransford Invasives cont. on p. 9 8 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org August 2012

General Gordon cont. from p. 1 was named in 1912). to which he was assigned. She He was buried in Oakland Cem- Eventually, each of these left their children in the care of etery. His wife, Fanny, survived and was replaced by a house with three lawyers married one of the relatives so that she could travel him until her death in 1930 at a virtually identical floor plan three daughters of General Hugh freely by his side. Gordon was age 93. The estate was gradually but with a more ornate exterior. A. Haralson (state militia officer recommended for promotion to subdivided into the Sutherland Numerous stories of fasci- and congressman, and for whom the rank of Lt. General, but the Subdivision (Gordon Avenue, nating visitors and guests along Haralson County is named). War ended before the promotion Oxford Avenue, and Sutherland with evenings of piano playing Gordon married Fanny Rebecca was awarded. After leading the Terrace) and the Massell Subdi- and singing are referred to in ac- Haralson (from LaGrange, in Confederate troops in the surren- vision (Claire Drive and Lake- counts by Gordon descendants. 1854). When the War broke out, der procession at Appomattox, he shore Drive). The house fell into (The Gordons’ larger farm, Gordon organized a Georgia mili- urged his men (paraphrasing) “to disrepair after years of neglect “Beachwood,” was in Taylor tia. Since the corps had adopted bear their trials bravely, go home and, after failed efforts to save County, on the Flint River, near a raccoon hat as the only com- in peace, obey the laws, rebuild the house for its historical value, LaGrange.) mon part of their uniform, they the country, and work for the it was demolished in 1942. As for the General, as you became known as the “Raccoon ‘weal’ and harmony of the repub- During the Lake Claire know if you have ever viewed Roughs.” Gordon was named lic.” and surrounding communities’ the statues which surround the lieutenant colonel and, after Upon his return to Atlanta, early years of development, State Capitol building, only one the corps joined the Confeder- Gordon opened his law practice many homes were built in the of the honored citizens is sitting ate Army, he was promoted to again. Between 1873 and 1897 Queen Anne, East Lake, Arts on horseback. That is General the rank of Major General, and Gordon was elected U.S. Sena- and Crafts, and Victorian Folk John Brown Gordon. The bronze by the end of the war, he was in tor three times and served two styles, primarily along Howard statue, dedicated in 1907, is lo- charge of one half of the Army of terms as Governor, each term Street between Howard and Col- cated on the northwest corner Northern Virginia. being two years in length. He lege Avenue, as well as in the of the Capitol grounds. It was Gordon was one of only two was active in the Democratic Sutherland Terrace subdivision sculpted by Solon H. Borglum, civilians to have risen to such a National Party, Commander-in- built on the site along Gordon younger brother of Gutzon Bor- high rank in the Confederacy Chief of the United Confederate Avenue, Oxford Avenue, and glum (the Stone Mountain and and had become a close confidant Veterans, founded a Presbyteri- Sutherland Terrace just north Mount Rushmore sculptor). The of Robert E. Lee. Gordon was an church in Kirkwood, and was of DeKalb Avenue. Part of this General was a very controver- wounded a total of seven times in a member of the unofficial guber- area was originally part of the sial figure in Georgia history, the War, five of those wounds oc- natorial “Bourbon Triumvirate” Kirkwood neighborhood. The but he was revered by Georgia’s curring in one battle at Sharps- -- along with Alfred Colquitt and 1970-era MARTA east rail line citizens and by veterans of the burg (Antietam). After the fifth Joseph E. Brown (it did not mat- severed Sutherland Terrace per- Confederate cause. Born in 1832 wound, he fell off of his horse, ter which of the three was serv- manently from the Kirkwood in northwest Georgia near Gor- and accounts indicate that he ing as Governor; their collective community to the south. don County (so named in honor would have drowned in a pool of interests always had a voice). After a few decades of of someone other than John B.), his own blood in his hat had not And he was heavily involved in growth, the craftsman-style Gordon attended the University an earlier bullet made a hole in the construction of the Georgia two-story American Foursquare of Georgia Law School and was his hat, which allowed the blood Pacific and Western Railroad homes and crafts bungalows be- admitted to the bar in 1853. He to drain from it. from Atlanta to Birmingham. came more prominent in Lake became a partner in the firm of As was common for the There are too many sto- Claire. From the 1920’s through (Basil H.) Overby and (Logan E.) wives of officers in those times, ries regarding the General’s ac- the close of the 1930’s, Lake Bleckley (eventual Chief Justice Fanny Gordon followed the Gen- tivities after the Civil War even Claire and surrounding neigh- of the Georgia Supreme Court eral’s corps to the various battles to summarize here other than to borhoods continued to grow, and for whom Bleckley County say that he seems to have been a loved for the convenience to both peacemaker -- of sorts. The Gen- Atlanta and Decatur. In the Biscuits & Bellyrubs by Anna Trodglen eral died in 1904 at the age of 72. General Cont. p. 10

Anna Trodglen draws the Clarion’s Biscuits and Bellyrubs series. A life- time Atlanta resident, Anna grew up on the edge of Lake Claire. She lives with her husband Dugan, three terriers, and a Black Cat. Find Anna’s greet- ing cards and prints at Donna Van Gogh’s, owned and operated by Lake Claire residents. August 2012 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org 9

watch your home, pick up newspa- pers and notices, and to phone po- The Peter and Paul Keep Guard lice if they see suspicious activity. - Keep the kids engaged, and Kibedy Story During the their time accountable to an adult. by Jake Warren The Boys and Girls Club, the Dog Days of YMCA, camps, sports practice, vol- houses, build and repair appli- unteerism, etc. will provide struc- Lake Claire and other com- ances and engines (including fit- Summer ture and fill up those idle hours. munities surrounding Candler ting their bicycles with motors to I am happy to offer a free Park in Atlanta have seen a lot by Duncan Cottrell help them carry their painting estimate to make doors kick-proof of change over the years. Since supplies), and run a flea market and window access too difficult the 90s, McLendon Avenue, outside of their residence. They Heat waves bring crime waves. to bother with. You’ll also get an which connects the Little Five avoid vices (except the 2-litre According to FBI statistics, nearly objective assessment of how your Points, Candler Park/Edgewood, bottle of Coca-Cola that Peter every category of crime increases home will look to the pro burglar and Lake Claire neighborhoods, always keeps handy), and they by at least ten percent each sum- and the restless kid, and advice has undergone a complete revi- have a strong work ethic. mer in July and August. For home on how to make your home safer. talization. Sidewalks that used But it hasn’t been an easy road. break-ins, the culprits are usually Contact me at 404-289-6960 or to be lined with litter and decay Peter was involved in a bus ac- middle or high school teens, and [email protected] are now filled with joggers and cident some years ago, and the between noon and three is when pedestrians. The Flying Biscuit brothers’ livelihood was threat- homes are most vulnerable. Kick- Cafe, an award-winning restau- Invasives cont. from p. 7 ened when Peter developed ing in doors is the most common rant chain, opened its first res- cataracts over his left eye. For method of entry, followed by win- privet, even if they’ve been cut to taurant/bakery on McLendon seven years his vision deterio- dows. There are two forces in the ground. in 1993. Gato Bizco continues rated. Paul had to pick up the play: the heat, and ennui. Invasives have millions of to serve up healthy delicious slack at their painting jobs, and As heat and humidity build acres of the world’s natural and breakfasts. And the Candler the brothers tell a funny-in-ret- day after day, held and radiated by agricultural areas in a strangle- Park Market offers organic and rospect story about how Peter, pavement and dark roofs, tempers hold, so it’s no wonder that we healthful foods. Other shops are almost completely blind, rode on can be short, patience even short- talk about controlling them as owned by community folks, such his bike behind Paul -- holding a er. Even the best of kids get rest- though we were at war. Since I as Van Goghs, owned and oper- rope to guide him. less, while the worst of them get don’t like that frame of mind, I ated by Lake Claire residents. Roger Swift, a Lake Claire frisky and risky. Eager for some- have been thinking about other We have several wonderful yoga resident who is friends with the thing to relieve the boredom, the ways to approach them. One places, great coffee at Bombays, Kibedys, helped Peter out. After temptation of burglary can be irre- might be removing as much as etc. running into a couple of dead- sistible. The teens rarely damage possible and then replanting But one thing hasn’t changed ends, Roger (whom the broth- property--they just want the thrill areas with allelopathic natives over the years. Spend any time in ers nicknamed “The Fixer”) was and some treats. Tools and toys -- plants that chemically discour- the community, and you will spot referred to Victoria Jordan and left outside or within view are ter- age other species from growing community staples Peter and the Lighthouse Surgery pro- ribly enticing, and a well-stocked near them. Black walnut is a Paul Kibedy riding their bikes gram. Victoria worked with the fridge, pantry, or bar can make common example, but grasses to their next job. These Venezu- Northlake Cataract and Eye the adventure fulfilling. By the like broomsedge (Andropogon elan-born brothers of Hungar- Center on Peter’s first surgery. same token, there are fewer intru- virginicus) may have possibili- ian descent immigrated to the His cataracts were fused to his sions in February than any other ties in our area. U.S. in the 1970s and moved to eye, so a second surgery was re- month, when days are short, skies Incorporating invasive the community shortly there- quired, this time with Georgia are gray, temperatures cool, and plants into our economy is a pos- after. Throughout the years, Retina. After a three-hour long the default is to stay inside where sibility, I think -- not by plant- they’ve been inseparable; they procedure that required attack- it is warm and cozy. ing them, but by using them up. live, work, and laugh together. ing the cataract from behind the Here are summer tips for After all, some arrived on our The brothers’ cheery nature and eye, Peter was fitted with pre- home safety and protection: shores because they were useful hilarious sense of humor have scription glasses, and his vision - Keep your guard up. Double as medicine, food, or some kind made them beloved members of was restored. “It seems like at check locks and security systems, of building or packing material. the neighborhood. They do a lit- every step along the way, when- and put away the toys and other According to some reports, Japa- tle bit of everything: they paint Brothers cont. p. 12 temptations; nese chaff-flower for instance, - Alert neighbors before you go may be effective as a fungicide. away on vacation, and ask them to Perhaps biofuel centers can be developed that are portable: we could transport them to privet or kudzu-infested forests, convert the invasives into energy on site, return the reclaimed areas to ag- riculture or natural habitat, and create jobs for the local economy at the same time. For more information on these plants and others, check out the Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council’s website: www.gaeppc. org. Then check out the brilliant advertising campaign against in- vasives that Texas recently com- missioned: http://www.texasin- vasives.org.

Leah Pine is a registered landscape architect and certified arborist spe- cializing in sustainable design. She lives in the neighborhood. For other blogs and information, see www. leahpine.com. Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org August 2012 10 mances in between by Adron, lier years was picturesque, with Aviva and the Flying Penguins, “a nice creek running through No More Radioactive local poets, and more. We hope the property before the parking you’ll join us for some summer lot and church were built” near Rock’n’Roll! fun and help stop the so-called Howard Circle and McLendon. “nuclear renaissance” in the Today Lake Claire is loved No Nukes Y’all Jam Rocks U.S.A. The world is watching for its green spaces, both public what happens here in Georgia, and private. At the heart of the the Land Trust and the nuclear industry’s hopes neighborhood sits Lake Claire Continued from Page 1 idly than even the gloomiest sce- for a comeback depend on it. Park, with its wooded areas and narios predicted. So walk, skate, or bike on over trails, large playing field, young ment subsidies from day one. It’s Georgia has vast potential for to the Land Trust on Aug. 11 to children’s play area, and ten- nis courts. Other parks nearby the ultimate example of private both solar and wind. But largely enjoy some electrified music and include Candler Park, Olmsted industry profiting at public ex- due to Georgia Power’s influence, help create a future powered by pense. our state is among only 13 states Linear Park, and Freedom Park. renewable electricity for windy, A popular spot for hiking and Nuclear power plants are no- in the nation that do not have sunny Georgia! torious for cost overruns and de- mandated renewable energy exploring, the Frazer Forest is a thirty-plus-acre green space in lays. The new reactors at Vogtle standards or voluntary goals. Stephen Wing serves on the boards of the midst of Lake Claire and the are no exception: so far, $800 mil- Uranium mining contaminates both Nuclear Watch South and the private preserve of The Frazer lion over budget and 6 months land, water, and communities Land Trust. In this article he speaks wherever it occurs. Radioactive only for Nuclear Watch South; his Center, which for many years behind schedule. The very first has opened its woodlands to Lake waste continues to pile up, vul- opinions do not represent the Land concrete they poured was out of Clarions and other visitors, and nerable not only to natural disas- Trust. For more information, visit compliance, and they’ve already Nuclear Watch South at nonukesy- its building for Lake Claire Neigh- ters like Japan’s but to terrorist been cited by the Nuclear Regu- all.org and the Stop Plant Vogtle bors to use as a meeting space. latory Commission for faulty attack. The industry’s disposal Campaign at stopplantvogtle.com. Our neighborhood is also home to building materials. strategies involve shipping the Visit stephenwing.com for more of the Harold Avenue Greenspace, As Courtney Hanson of the world’s most dangerous materi- Wing’s writings. a City-designated passive green Stop Vogtle Campaign told the als across the nation on public space under the stewardship of Georgia Public Service Commis- rails and highways, at taxpayer General Gordon cont. from p. 8 Lake Claire Neighbors; and a sion at a recent hearing: “If they expense. diverse number of residential can’t get the concrete right, how Since Vogtle went online, thirty years following this period, gardens, some of which are certi- can they be trusted to build a Burke County has seen a 71% Lake Claire experienced another fied Wildlife Sanctuaries. Many safe nuclear reactor?” increase in infant mortality, surge in development following of the homes may be viewed and As the Fukushima disaster con- though Georgia’s overall infant the second world war, with the enjoyed at Lake Claire Home & tinues to unfold, the phrase “safe deaths have declined. And cool- development of smaller houses Garden Tours (next one coming typical of that period. We have nuclear reactor” seems starkly ing Vogtle’s two existing reactors up in November). current residents in Lake Claire oxymoronic. And now that re- already uses as much water each who can remind us from personal newables such as solar and wind day as the City of Atlanta, which Thanks to Bob Schreiber for much is released in the form of water experience of the changes in the of this. He was Lake Claire’s NPU are producing more electricity in years following. Some of these representative and involved in the vapor – a greenhouse gas. the U.S. and worldwide than our Lake Claire residents, including neighborhood for many years. – Edi- Nuclear Watch South and the aging nukes, building more of some who have been here since tor them seems plain moronic. Stop Vogtle Campaign are rais- the 40s and 50s, have been high- The nuclear industry is fond of ing money to halt the project by lighted over the past 18 months posing as a carbon-free solution inviting you to the first-ever No in the “30-Plus Years in Lake to global climate change. But it Nukes Y’All Jam at the Land Claire” articles. For example, takes 20 to 30 years and billions Trust on Saturday, August 11, Rita Treon (69-year Lake Claire Upcoming of dollars to bring a new power from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Bill resident) reminisced in the July plant online. Meanwhile, climate Fleming’s Ex-P.A.N.D. Band will issue about the area around her Happenings change is accelerating more rap- perform two sets, with perfor- home on McLendon, which in ear- at the Land Trust AUGUST Saturday, August 4 and 18 – Land Trust drum circle, dark un- til midnight. No alcohol or drugs. Please walk, bike, or carpool. Sunday, August 5 and 19 (the day after each drum circle) – “Keep the Trust” Volunteer Work Day, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Volunteers get free pizza and a drum circle pass. Saturday, August 11 – No Nukes Y’all Jam, a fundraiser for Nuclear Watch South and the Stop Vogtle Campaign, 7:00- 11:00 pm (see article beginning on Page 1) “The mission of the Lake Claire Community Land Trust is to ac- quire, maintain, and protect green space for neighborhood enhance- ment and education; and to provide a place for neighbors and friends to celebrate nature, community, and the arts.” August 2012 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org 11 Land Trust 4th of July Cook-Off a Great Success by Genise Spenle

Peach Tastings - Photo by Debbie Livingston Every year the Land Trust awarded. holds a Fourth of July cook-off. After the peach judg- There is always a theme – this ing and potluck, our traditional year, “peaches” – and anyone watermelon-seed spitting con- who wishes to compete prepares test ensued. In the children’s a dish that includes that item. category the winners were Elijah This year, we had fifteen peach Haller, Henry Peteet and Priscil- entries, ranging from chutney on la Dixey. Alan Williams took the crackers and main-course meat adult category. Congratulations with salsa to pies, parfaits, pud- to all, and a special thanks to dings, and ice cream. Everyone our organizers, Betsy Hoddinott also brought sumptuous potluck and Liliane Spenle – plus all our items, including meats and won- other workers that numbered drous vegetable sides. Fifty-sev- sample cups, shopped, grilled, en people paid a dollar each to moved tables, found trash cans, The Spitters - Photo by Debbie Livingston judge the contest by tasting and took pictures, and put the “Com- the fun next year! You just might bowl with other ingredients. The voting on all the entries. Ballot munity” in “Lake Claire Commu- win! key to this dish is a balance of slips were counted, and prizes nity Land Trust.” Come join in sweetness, acidity, and heat, so 1st place-Bob Sattlemeyer’s these proportions are for start- ers. Add some honey if you need Grilled Peach/Chipotle Salsa more sweetness, adjust the vin- with Grilled Pork Tenderloin egar or lime juice for the acidity 6-8 peaches, ripe but still firm and the peppers if you like more 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil or less heat. 2-3 chipotle peppers (canned in For the pork tenderloin: adobo sauce), seeded and diced Coat whole pork tenderloin(s) 1/2 medium Vidalia onion, with you favorite dry rub (a mix- chopped ture of salt, pepper, brown sugar, 1 clove garlic, chopped paprika, chili powder, and cumin 1/4 c. chopped cilantro works well), and grill over a hot 2-3 Tbsp sherry vinegar or lime fire until they have an internal juice temperature of about 145 de- 1 Tbsp. honey (optional) grees. Wrap in aluminum foil Salt and pepper to taste. and let rest 5-10 minutes, and Slice peaches about 3/8” then slice crossways into medal- thick, toss in olive oil to coat, and lions about 1/2” thick. Serve with grill lightly on both sides until salsa. you have nice char marks but More recipes can be found on the Peach Tastings Winners - Photo by Debbie Livingston the peaches are still firm. Dice Land Trust website! peaches, and combine in a large Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org August 2012 12

Brothers cont. from p. 10 ever we hit a dead end, we met Lake Claire an angel in the decision-making process,” Roger recalls. “We can’t thank the Lighthouse and the doctors at Northlake Cataract Kids’ Corner and Georgia Retina enough for what they’ve done for Peter.” We hope this series is fun and a way for young “Now that I can see, I can do readers to participate. This month’s article is by much better work,” Peter says, as Lilah Bransford, who is starting 2nd grade at the brothers and Roger reminisce Mary Lin this month. She has one sister, Ol- about Peter’s journey, over lunch ivia Bransford, age 10, an upcoming 5th grader at Fellinis Pizza on McLendon. at Mary Lin. They are both in girl scouts. The family has lived on Palifox Drive for seven years; Lilah was two days old when they moved in. The Bridging Ceremony that Lilah wrote about took place at the end of the school year (see more de- tails and pictures on the centerfold). Lilah and her friends are now Brownies! Hey there, Lake Claire kids -- Submit articles, drawings, your original puzzles, etc., to [email protected]. Be creative…we’d love to hear from you. From Daisy to Brownie by Lilah Bransford, age 7

I think Daisys was a great year.I think Dai- sys is all about having fun and getting to run and play with your friends and getting to know all of “Yeah, and now that your eye is better, you can tell them how your friends. We learned a lot of stuff like how to handsome I am,” Roger jokes. “I care for someone if they get hurt, and I think it think I need more surgery,” Pe- was really fun how we got to go on field trips. ter laughs. I think Daisys was so fun. I can’t wait to be a be a Brownie for next year. I liked the party Jake Warren is the Marketing & because it was a party that made me a Brownie, Lilah Bransford - Photo by Brandon Bransford Technology Coordinator for the and I liked the pizza and ice cream. Georgia Lions Lighthouse Founda- tion. Kids: find the honey bee in the Clarion each month!

Golf cont. from p. 3 Located in Lake Claire, Clif- ton Sanctuary Ministries is an BBQ, Salon Red, Bridgestone emergency shelter, a two-year Golf, and the Candler Park Golf transitional housing program, Course. and a rapid-rehousing program. The Greater Atlanta Men’s They welcome approximately 30 BBQ Club & Support Group is homeless men to a place of shel- a local group of men that meets ter each night providing a car- once a month to discuss BBQ, eat ing environment offering meals, BBQ, and try to be better men. assistance with medical forms,

Golf Team Breaux 2012 Tournament Champs - Steven Breaux in the middle winner of “best dressed”. On right is BBQ club president Kenyon Thweatt - Photo by Jeff Kling employment services, and physi- website at www.cliftonsanctu- cal, mental and spiritual healing. ary.org. Their mission statement defines James Crutcher is a Clifton Sanctu- this deeper objective. “Sharing ary Ministries Board Member repre- the love of God we are a sanctu- senting Lake Claire Neighbors. ary to men seeking to overcome homelessness.” To learn more Rumor has it certain of the men ac- tually play for the Druid Hills Golf Crowd gathers for the shotgun start. Jeff Kling (middle), Dan Ledbetter, Dar- about how you can help our Club – but in very different clothes. ryl Howard and others. - Photo by Jeff Kling neighbors at Clifton visit their – Ed.