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Lifelong Inman Park: 404-668-2620 Cathie Berger THE Inman Park Advocator Atlanta’s Small Town Downtown News • Newsletter of the Inman Park Neighborhood Association May 2017 [email protected] • inmanpark.org • 245 North Highland Avenue NE • Suite 230-401 • Atlanta 30307 Volume 45 • Issue 5 Meet the New Board, Same as the Old Annual Transitional Board (I Hope) Board Meeting BY NEIL KINKOPF · [email protected] Announcement The evidence is incontrovertible. collaboratively, so Dear Leader’s erratic and BY BEVERLY MILLER · IPNA SECRETARY The Russians clearly interfered with questionable judgment is held in check by [email protected] last year’s presidential election. The the wisdom and commitment of the board. Russians clearly wanted an erratic and Each of the departing board members leaves Our transitional board meeting is scheduled for manipulatable character in the most an impressive legacy. Beverly Miller’s President’s Message Wednesday, June 14, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at powerful offi ce in our world. The passion for the BeltLine was indispensable The Trolley Barn. This is an opportunity for result must have exceeded even Vladimir during our deliberation over the path the IPNA board members to come together with Putin’s wildest dreams. The offi ce I’m BeltLine should take through the critical committee chairs to discuss plans for the next stretch between Edgewood and DeKalb talking about is, of course, President of the year. IPNA board. Avenues. Her graciousness and good will set the tone for the procedures and Attendees are: Well, it is election time again in the conduct of the epic meeting on the Druid ‘hood. The eight IPNA board members Hills Preschool’s special use permit. Chris ● All current IPNA board members, including serve two-year terms with four positions Coffee has shepherded us through a number the ones whose terms are expiring opening each year. Fortunately for my of high profi le crime problems (including Russian handlers, if not for my Inman Park the Vortex murders and heroin overdoses ● All newly-elected IPNA board members neighbors, my term does not expire until and urban camping in the Little Five Points whose terms begin at this meeting next year (along with the Treasurer and the area, to name a few), expanded our security Vice Presidents for Planning and Zoning). patrol, and brought us foot and bike patrols. ● All committee chairs The four board members who rotate off Brian Roof has run two years’ worth of Food and drink are provided. I look forward to this year are Secretary, Beverly Miller; immediate neighbor meetings. These years seeing you there! VP for Public Safety, Chris Coffee; VP for have seen major developments that will Communications, James McManus; and VP defi ne the neighborhood’s character for for Historic Preservation, Brian Roof. some time. Brian has provided invaluable insight and thoughtfulness to insure The expiration of these board members’ these developments embody the values Vote terms should set off celebrations in the that make us the neighborhood we love. Come to the IPNA meeting on May 17 Kremlin. What the apparatchiks didn’t James McManus has committed countless at 7:30 p.m. at The Trolley Barn to vote hours to dragging the IPNA’s website and understand is that the IPNA board works for four of the next IPNA offi cers! continued on page 6 Happenings Joel Award Mary Lin this month Recipients Outdoor Classroom Pages 4-5 Pages 10-11 Pages 18-19 Specializing in LOWLOW IMPACTIMPACT TREETREE REMOVALREMOVAL 〉❱ Dangerous Tree Removal 〉❱ Trimming Shaping $$ 〉❱ Deadwooding 100100 〉❱ Tree Planting OFFOFF 〉❱ Diagnose and Treat ANY JOB OF 〉❱ Crane Services $500 OR MORE 〉❱ Stump Grinding Must present coupon at time of sale. Not valid with other offers. 〉❱ Storm Damage Cleanup Offer Expires 06/30/2017. EMERGENCY 24-HOUR SERVICE 404-496-5405 www.AKATREEREMOVAL.COM Three ISA Certified Licensed & Insured Carries Workman’s Comp. Arborists On Staff FREE ESTIMATES We Chose The Painting Company Because this is Because The Painting Company is more than just a painting company, and they know that when it comes to protecting Our House your home, it’s more than just paint on your walls. Protect what matters most, and schedule a free in-home quote today. 10% • Interior & Exterior Painting • Stipple Ceiling Removal OFF • Popcorn Ceiling Removal Any Project Over $2,500 • Gutters Installation Must present this ad at time of estimate. Not valid with other discounts. Not valid • Cabinets Painted for prior purchases. Expires 05/31/2017. Residential • Commercial • Interiors • Exteriors Call Now For a FREE 678-710-9240 In-Home Estimate atlantapaintingcompany.com Chairs & Coordinators Adopt the BeltLine: Anne Roberts [email protected] ● 404-242-5300 Archives: Teresa Burk ................................... [email protected] ● 404-449-3000 Beautifi cation & Sidewalks: Inman Park Millie Astin [email protected] ● 404-589-9012 Education: Galit Levitin [email protected] ● 404-518-7978 Neighborhood Association Festival 2017: Karin and Jacques Mebius ................. [email protected] ● 404-584-0355 OFFICERS Freedom Park Conservancy: President, Neil Kinkopf David Hamilton ................................... [email protected] ● 404-663-5151 678-900-6862 Graffi ti: Chuck [email protected] ● 404-668-2620 [email protected] Hospitality: Patsy Fisher ........................ [email protected] ● 404-550-0790 VP • Planning, Sara Maffey Duncan Inman Park Tree Watch and Arboretum: 908-507-0568 Oreon Mann ......................................... [email protected] ● 404-402-6486 [email protected] Jim Abbot .................................................abbot.jim@gmail.com ● 404-281-0638 VP • Zoning, Chuck Clarke Lifelong Inman Park: 404-668-2620 Cathie Berger ....................................... [email protected] ● 404-584-6309 [email protected] NPU-N Representative: VP • Historic Preservation, Brian Roof Rick Bizot ................................................npu.n@inmanpark.org ● 404-954-2490 404-819-6002 Social: [email protected] July Fourth: Carol Mitchell ................ [email protected] ● 404-659-2579 Holiday Party: Alex & Andy Coffman ...... [email protected] ● 404-993-7577 VP • Public Safety, Chris Coffee Porch Parties: Pat & Richard Westrick [email protected] ● 404-523-4801 404-729-6662 [email protected] Special Events: Karen Goeckel [email protected] ● 678-612-1776 Springvale Park: VP • Communications, James McManus Stephanie & Cameron McCaa .............. [email protected] ● 404-414-2496 404-550-4570 Amy Higgins (Master Plan) ........... [email protected] ● 404-593-8253 [email protected] Eric Goldberg (Playground) [email protected] ● 678-467-2096 Treasurer, David Adams Transportation: 404-661-6543 Danny Feig-Sandoval ................ [email protected] ● 404-791-8497 [email protected] Janice Darling ............................ [email protected] ● 678-488-1925 Secretary, Beverly Miller 404-804-8141 To advertise in the Advocator, please contact [email protected] KDA Communications at (678) 905-4842 or [email protected]. the Advocator is a publication of KDA Communications. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does ADVOCATOR not necessarily refl ect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making Editor: Alex Kronemeyer any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in this publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of KDA Communications. Staff: Susanna Capelouto, Pat Westrick, Kathleen the Advocator is the offi cial newsletter of the Inman Park Neighborhood Association, Inc. (IPNA). In addition to the reports Busko, Alison Gordon, Glenda Minkin, Jen Hulak, by the IPNA board of directors, offi cers, committee chairs, and the agenda for the current month’s meeting, the Advocator publishes letters to the editor, press releases, articles deemed of interest to the community and paid advertising. Publishing Julie Noble, Marge Hays, Susan Crawley, of display advertisement, articles, letters, or notices does not constitute an endorsement by IPNA, its Board of Directors and/ or the Advocator and the Advocator staff. The content and opinions of a published article or letter represent the opinions of and Anne Kirkhope the author and not the opinion of IPNA, its Board of Directors and/or the Advocator and the Advocator staff unless it is ex- pressly stated. IPNA reserves the right to edit all items submitted for publication and to reject any material or ads submitted for publication. Material submitted anonymously, including press releases, will not be published. By submitting materials Submissions: [email protected] and photos you acknowledge you have the right to do so and understand the Advocator is published online as well in print. Content is due on the 20th of the month prior to publication and should be submitted to [email protected]. Inman Park Advocator 3 May 2017 Neighbors’ Stroll Event BY KATHY BUSKO • WALKABLE INMAN PARK COORDINATOR [email protected] Neighbors’ Stroll: A Social Gathering Celebrating Walkable Inman Park Where: Poplar Circle (Hurt and Euclid) the next When: May 20 8:30 a.m. Porch Party
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