June 2020 TM News for Candler Park • Your In Town Hometown • www.CandlerPark.org Congratulations Class of 2020! INSIDE THIS MONTH’S MESSENGER Avoid Marathon Mary Lin New Zoning Senior Scams for Hunger Teacher Parade Proposal PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 10 PAGE 12 WE LIVE, LOVE, AND SELL CANDLER PARK CYNTHIA'S AVERAGE LCISyTnItNhiGaS'sIANv3er0a3g0e7 Listings in 30307 44DDAAYYSS ON MAARRKKEETT 110055%%OOFF LISTTPPRRICICEE SOLD! $31,000 SOLD! $15,000 ABOVE LIST PRICE! ABOVE LIST PRICE! "I've bought and sold four houses with Cynthia - and I truly couldn't recommend her more! Cynthia sold both of my homes in Candler Park for well above asking price and helped me buy two under asking price. She is a talented negotiator, but never pushy - she really listens to her clients and at the same time has incredible instincts for the market" - Sloan Smith, Candler Park 678.358.3369 315 W Ponce de leon ave suite 100 www.cynthiabaer.com decatur, GA 30030 [email protected] BEAT THE HEAT FREE SERVICE CALL With same day repair. Exp. 7/15/20. WATER YOUR HEATING, COOLING & CLEAN AIR EXPERTS NEW AIR HEATER CONDITIONER FOR AS LOW AS INSTALLED $70/MO FOR AS LOW AS Qualifying systems. $23.90/MO Exp. 7/15/20. 770-445-0870 • Call us for more information The mission of the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization is to promote the common good and general welfare in the neighborhood known as Candler Park in the city of Atlanta. BOARD of DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Matt Kirk [email protected] MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Jennifer Wilds [email protected] TREASURER Karin Mack [email protected] SECRETARY Bonnie Palter [email protected] 404-525-6744 ZONING OFFICER Emily Taff [email protected] PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER Lexa King [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Ryan Anderson [email protected] FUNDRAISING OFFICER Matt Hanson [email protected] To Stream or Not to Stream EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER Amy Stout [email protected] By Matt Kirk, [email protected] Find a complete list of CPNO committee chairs, representatives and other contacts at As I hope most of you know, after the March www.candlerpark.org. neighborhood meeting had to be cancelled, the Presidential Briefing April and May meetings were carried out via a video same voice as those who can personally attend. conferencing service. While the May meeting has MEETINGS Full participation could mean the difference in the not yet occurred as of the time I write this, I believe CPNO Members Meetings are held every third passing of a variance request, supporting charitable Monday at First Existentialist Congregation, that the virtual meeting is an excellent short-term contribution, or other important matter. As part 470 Candler Park Drive. option. It provides a method of remotely sharing of that, the Board and I are looking into options Committee meetings take place at The the necessary information while maintaining the without violating our Bylaws, as a vote or decision Neighborhood Church, 1561 McLendon Ave., opportunity to make motions, ask questions, and made under such a violation could affect its weight unless otherwise announced (enter from the even vote. Our goal in organizing these virtual street level door and ring the bell if you're late). going through the NPU and other levels. For meetings is to maximize Member involvement and example, it is clear in the Bylaws that proxy voting All are welcome. Only registered members education, so please help spread the word of these are eligible to vote at monthly meetings. is disallowed, but what are some other options for meetings to your friends and neighbors so they may Membership applications must be received virtual voting? How do we keep these meetings participate. by Membership Officer by the first day of the open and available to the general public? NPU-N month of meeting. While the worst of this may pass in the relatively has been looking to modify their bylaws to clarify Find specific meeting information on page near future, we should consider working a video their capabilities for virtual meetings, so we can 6 and a complete list of CPNO meetings at conferencing or, at minimum, a streaming option look to their measures for guidance. www.candlerpark.org. for the several months ahead. In most years our We'd like to know your questions, concerns, CPNO meetings tend to slow down in the Summer, and ideas. Please reach out to me at president@ MEMBERSHIP but our June meeting is already shaping up to be candlerpark.org or the other Board Members CPNO membership is free to Candler Park an important one. For example, Emily Taff and (whose emails are just to the right). According to residents, property owners and businesses. the Zoning Committee have put a ton of time and Membership must be renewed annually. Article XIV of the Bylaws, any Member can propose effort into the R-5C Zoning proposal to add certain an amendment to the Bylaws by submitting it in Sign up at www.candlerpark.org or mail name, conditions to R-5-zoned areas in Candler Park, and address, and email to writing to the Board for consideration. For more the vote on those conditions is planned for the June standard measures, any Member can make a motion CPNO Membership agenda. We need as many neighbors as possible to during a meeting, but feel free to reach out to us PO Box 5418, Atlanta, GA 31107 be educated and available to vote on this important ahead of time to structure a discussion into the proposal. agenda. Going forward, I want those neighbors who may be immunocompromised or are otherwise unable to attend future meetings in person to have the Candler Park Messenger 3 June 2020 DATES TO REMEMBER Dentistry Responds To The Crisis By Richard B. Shapiro, D.D.S. JUNE CPNO Zoning meeting, We’ve all been through a lot during this pandemic. free as possible including payment processes and 3 7 pm, The Neighborhood Many things have changed, but one thing has entry and exit; if patients use one of our pens, asking Church, 2nd floor remained the same for us and most Dentists-- they take it with them… infection control is a top priority. Here are some other types of changes we (and CPNO Board meeting, Continuing to receive dental care is essential to many other dental offices) are employing to help 8 7 pm, The Neighborhood oral health, and protections can now be in place to protect patients and staff— keep patients and staff safe and comfortable. Church, 2nd floor • Extensive health screening consultations Fortunately (as of this writing), no patient in the prior to appointments, updated again upon Deadline to submit content US has been reported as contracting Covid-19 via arrival along with a temperature check. for July Messenger! 15 a dental office visit; the infection rates in Georgia These to determine whether treatment and Metro Atlanta are trending downwards; the ought to be postponed percentage of currently infected individuals in the CPNO Members Meeting, • Upon entry patients will use the provided Atlanta area is very low; and promising treatments 15 7 pm, 1st Existentialist hand sanitizer, or wash hands. Then take a and vaccines seem to be on the horizon. We hope Church pre-treatment anti-microbial mouthwash this all continues. rinse, to reduce Oral Flora levels. The American Dental Association (ADA), the • Removal of all waiting room magazines, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention JULY children’s toys, books, etc, as those are (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health difficult to clean and disinfect. CPNO Zoning meeting, Administration (OSHA), have now determined that 1 7 pm, The Neighborhood dental offices can provide full care (superseding their • Minimizing the number of people in the Church, 2nd floor emergency care only restrictions), they have made office at any one time, by allowing greater infection control recommendations that dental time between appointments and asking CPNO Board meeting, practices should adhere to, and also recommend patients to come with as few people as 13 7 pm, The Neighborhood keeping up-to-date on any new rulings and guidance. possible. Also patients can wait in their car Church, 2nd floor until we’re ready for them. Many offices, like ours, will exceed those recommendations when implementing new Covid-19 • Additional stairway entry is available for Deadline to submit content protocols. You may want to contact your Dentist to those who wish to avoid the elevator. 15 for August Messenger! see what measures they have in place • We wear N95 masks, face shields and For instance (in addition to the stringent additional PPE, use our High Volume Oral CPNO Members Meeting, sterilization, disinfection. and sanitization Evacuation System to contain aerosols, only 20 7 pm, 1st Existentialist procedures already in place), some of the extra utilize single-use instrument trays, and have Church precautions we are taking include: sanitize and augmented environmental controls in place. disinfect all door knobs, handles, front office Our office is looking forward to welcoming back Although usual meeting places are countertops, clipboards, and other surfaces in- our patients, neighbors and friends. We value your listed, COVID-19 pandemic may between patients; maintain all possible social trust and loyalty, and are happy to answer any require meetings to be held by video distancing; making the office environment as touch- questions. to abide by social distancing protocols. In case of cancellations or changes, check CPNO’s Upcoming Events list at candlerpark.org and watch for Welcome and Thanks!