The Lake Claire March 2020 ClarioThe Lake Claire Neighborhood Newspaper • www.LakeClaire.orgn V.28, #3 Janie Wright by Some of her friends t happened at the end of Janu- Lake Claire activism. Janie, through Iary. Our neighborhood lost Janie research, determined that they were Wright. We lost a bright, shining using half of her driveway as their jewel of a person who created and setback, and fought them based on lived in beauty. Maybe you were imminent domain. Eventually the lucky enough to see her house or SRO was successfully defeated. How her magical backyard. Perhaps you different the neighborhood character met her on the street, delivering the might have been without Janie’s ef- Clarion for many years. Though qui- forts to preserve it in the face of de- et and gentle she was always first to structive development. meet and welcome new people to the Janie also was one of a small group neighborhood. There were so many that organized Lake Claire’s first ways that Janie contributed to our Tour of Homes, sometimes called The lives. Here are just some: Lake Claire Tour of Funky Homes and In 1989, before Cohousing began to Gardens, which became an annual think of building at their location at event for many years. It featured the Connecticut and Dekalb Avenues, a homes of neighborhood artists and developer tried to build a Single Room craftspeople who had hand-renovated Occupancy Housing project (SRO) at their homes in creative ways. Janie that location. Janie, who lived next created a beautiful, artsy t-shirt and to the empty lot, was instrumen- great map and brochure for it, among tal in organizing our fledgling Lake other contributions. Claire Neighbors civic organization Janie’s booth at the annual neigh- who came to see Janie and buy a beautifully thought out Thank-You and larger neighborhood into what borhood Arts and Craft sales brought piece of her art. This was a benefit note. When she needed to speak her became a crystallizing moment for in customers from all over the city to all the other artists. Each year she mind, she always phrased everything donated all the proceeds from her with sensitivity and often with witty “Big Lou” gourd ornaments (see pic- humor. ture page 3) to help feed Big Lou the Over the years several stray cats Biracial History Project Free Emu at the Land Trust. found comfort and shelter in her yard Janie could transform old, dis- and on her porch. Adopted cats found Walking and Bike Tours carded objects into amazingly beau- a dependable source of food, a bed by Edi/th Kelman tiful works of art (see picture of the warmed by a heating pad on a cold he Early Edgewood-Candler in Candler Park. Reservations are chair on Page 3). She was detailed, winter night, and a kind and patient TPark Biracial History Project is required; call 404-577-2553 (limited purposeful, and endlessly creative. hand they could learn to trust. partnering again this March with the to 20 guests). Walking Tours are Janie’s home reflected her multitude When anyone was overwhelmed Preservation Center to offer scheduled for Wednesday March 11, of artistic talents and hard work, with a chaotic task, Janie was able free Walking & Bike Tours during 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Saturday adorned with paintings, intricate to step in with her incredible orga- the Phoenix Flies month-long cele- March 14, 1-2:30 p.m. shell art, stunningly painted gourds, Cont. on p. 3 bration of greater-Atlanta ’s historic Bike Tour with Civil Bikes is on and masterful mosaics. sites. Our guided tours visit 1870s– Saturday March 7, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Janie was thoughtful. She always 1980s African American legacy sites followed up any little thing with a Cont. on p. 12 Nurture Nature: Neglect Your Lawn! hy poison the earth when you crab apples and peaches and cher- weeding, it is easier to use chemi- Wcan have wildflowers at your ries—are in full glory, and the woody cals to keep seeds from germinating, feet and songbirds in your trees with- shrubs, cascading with blossoms, are and to kill the ones that germinate out even trying?! like something out of a fairy tale: for- anyway with even more chemicals “Nothing is so beautiful as Spring,” sythia and quince and lilac and brid- (chemicals = poison). Giant bags of the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins al veil spirea. She notes that what we fertilizer and gallon jugs of Roundup This is a close-up of the new Lake wrote, “...when weeds, in wheels, mostly call “weeds” are gifts, arriv- are still stacked in Lowes and Home Claire softball jersey. Games started shoot long and lovely and lush.” A ing, through no effort at all, to feed Depot, and the foul chemical stink March 1, and all are on Sundays. 13 players are confirmed, but the team New York Times writer recently bees and the butterflies. But in order they emit, even in sealed packages, is looking to build on this season noted that she says that poem to to have a lawn that unrolls from the will give you a headache if you linger from last year. If interested, contact herself every day because she can’t street to the door, a carpet of green long. To keep weeds at bay, home- [email protected]. think of any place more beautiful that remains green even when grass owners have dumped over 59 million than the American South in spring- is supposed to be dormant, one has pounds of pesticides onto their resi- time. The flowering trees—dogwoods to use a lot of chemicals and a lot dential landscapes in 2012, accord- THE CLARION IS PRINTED and redbuds and serviceberries, the of water. Instead of old-fashioned Cont. on p. 6 ON RECYCLED PAPER. Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org March 2020 2

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The Clarion Newspaper (and its predecessor Neighbors Monthly Newsletter and its predecessor Lake Claire Neighbors Flyer) has been written, edited, and distributed by volunteers since 1989. March Calendar And Now, the Clarion Presents: 1-8 Horizon Theatre presents Once, the Musical, (see article in last March/April Music in Atlanta month’s Clarion). And March 27-April 27, The Light, a roller coaster journey Sun. March 1 Diana Ross The Fox of laughter, romance, and despair that uncovers how the power of radical Mon. March 2 Diane Durette and love can be a healing beacon of light. www.horizontheatre.com/plays/the- Michael Tolcher Vista Room light/ Tue. March 3 Post Malone Infinite Energy Center Thu. March 5 Arlo Guthrie 1-10 , The Hertz Stage Goodnight, Tyler, (a contem- Thu. March 5 The Districts Terminal West porary and unexpectedly humorous drama. Depending on whom you ask, Fri. March 6 Lucero Terminal West Tyler Evans was “a beloved best friend, grandson, mentor, and fiancée,” or, Sat. March 7 Lucero Terminal West “Tyler Evans was a young Black man killed by a police officer.”). alliancethe- Sat. March 7 Pink Zeppelin Rock n Taco (Roswell) atre.org/production/2018-19/goodnight-tyler. Sat. March 7 Little Big Town The Fox Sat. March 7 Big Head Todd 4-29 Theatrical Outfit presents Indecent, by Paula Vogel and & The Monsters Buckhead Theater directed by Myra Hirsch. Based on the 1923 Broadway debut of The God of Sat. March 7 Southside Johnny Vengeance by Sholem Asch, it tells the story of a kiss between 2 female & the Asbury Jukes City Winery actors. Live Klezmer ensemble! Sat. March 7 Sturgill Simpson Infinite Energy Center 7-29 Alliance Theatre, Coca-Cola Stage Naked Mole Rat Gets Mon. March 9 Blood Orange Variety Playhouse Dressed, (an exciting family musical, book and lyrics by Mo Willems). Tue. March 10 Blood Orange Variety Playhouse alliancetheatre.org Fri. March 13 The Black Lips The Earl Sat. March 14 The Black Lips The Earl 7 & 21 Drum Circle at the Lake Claire Community Land Trust, Sat. March 14 Webster Sweetwater Brewery 8-11 p.m. Walk/bike/carpool to the Arizona Avenue dead-end. And see lots Fri. March 13 Erykah Badu & Common of info on the Land Trust every month in the Clarion (this time, Page 9). Sat. March 14 Marc Broussard Variety Playhouse Sat. March 14 Here Come the Mummies Terminal West 11 to April 11 Actor’s Express Theatre Company presents Sat. March 14 Magnolia Express Cherry St. Brewing (Cumming) The Brothers Size, a powerful play that magnifies the struggle for freedom Sat. March 14 Pidgeons Playing and the need to belong somewhere. From the Academy Award-winning Ping Pong Tabernacle writer of Moonlight! www.actors-express.com. Sat. March 14 Jonny Lang Sun. March 15 Erykah Badu & Nas State Farm Arena Atlanta Jewish Music Festival, various venues, 12-15 Tue. March 17 Graham Nash Variety Playhouse see www.atlantajmf.org Thu. March 19 Steve Hackett Variety Playhouse Explore ’s “Pink Castle.” See article p. 14. Fri. March 20 EOTO Terminal West 14 Sat. March 21 Nathaniel Rateliff Tabernacle 16-17 Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade and other cool things to do— Sat. March 21 Lawrence Terminal West www.atlanta.net/Blog/Cool-Things-To-Do-In-Atlanta-In-March/ Sun. March 22 Sinead O’Connor City Winery Sun. March 22 Meshell Ndegeocello Variety Playhouse 19 Lake Claire Neighbors monthly meeting—and every 3rd Mon. March 23 Sinead O’Connor City Winery Thursday, in the Rose Room at The Frazer Center, 7 p.m. socialize, Thu. March 26 Hot Chelle Rae Buckhead Theater 7:15 meeting. Pizza provided free from Savage (THANKS, SAVAGE). Fri. March 27 Dashboard Confessional The Masquerade Minutes always on the website, and when room, in the Clarion. Fri. March 27 Tauk Variety Playhouse Fri. March 27 Steve Aoki Tabernacle Lake Claire Land Trust Community Work Day, 2 to 5 p.m. Pizza and 21 Sat. March 28 Susto Terminal West drum circle follow. Tue. March 31 The Glitch Mob Buckhead Theater 21 Collegium Vocale concert, 8 p.m., Glenn Auditorium at Emory Uni- Wed. April 1 Kenny Wayne Shepherd Center Stage versity. This is the second oldest community chorus in the Atlanta area, Thu. April 2 Kenny Wayne Shepherd Center Stage organized in 1955 by faculty members of . Our layout art- Thu. April 2 Thundercat Variety Playhouse ist Véronique Perrot is a member. Info and tickets cvchorus.org (tickets can Thu. April 2 Sheila E Variety Playhouse also be purchased at the door). Sat. April 4 Paul Thorn City Winery Sat. April 4 Atlanta Blues Festival Cobb Energy Center 22 Spring Children’s Garden Party with Matt Donald and Friends, Sun. April 5 The Bonaventure Quartet Eddie’s Attic 4-6 p.m. See article Page 9. Tue. April 7 Tevor Hall & Brett Dennen Variety Playhouse Wed. April 8 The Lone Bellow Variety Playhouse 28 Family fun at Fernbank. Little Critters Day—info: www.fernbank- Thu. April 9 Magnolia Express From the Earth Brewery museum.org/visit/events Fri. April 10 Dark Star Orchestra Tabernacle March 2020 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org 3 Janie Wright Words from Continued from Page 1 nization skills and help manage the Last autumn fifty jonquils were Janie Wright situation. She freely stepped in and planted in her front yard. They should by Beth Damon helped with the process. Janie was be coming into bloom about now. When Marion Smith passed away an educationally trained and a pro- Although Janie was a private per- in 2012, Janie wrote for the Clarion, fessional artist who helped awaken son and fiercely independent, she was “Marion was the first neighbor to in- a creative side in many people with well-known and loved in the neigh- troduce himself when I moved here her patient and encouraging man- borhood. She touched lives in many in 1985, and I adored him. I called ner. Several summers ago, she had a ways and will be sorely missed up him ‘my favorite squirrel,’ as I often truckload of glass tiles donated and and down the streets of Lake Claire. found little treasures from him on my delivered to her driveway. Thus the Note: The Raining Dogs Gallery porch... a handful of pecans he had “ladies of the mosaics,” as she called in Dadeville, Alabama has some of gathered on a walk, a book, a vase, some friends, was born. Janie gave Janie’s art for sale: rainingdogs.art/ or some other item someone had suggestions but never imposed her 256-307-0017. The gallery is open thrown away or put on the street. ideas. She was as excited by the suc- Tues, Thurs, Fri, and Saturdays from He knew Rudean (his very patient cess of others as she was by her own 1 to 5 p.m. The proceeds will benefit wife) was not going to welcome more artistic accomplishments. an arts organization. of his ‘pickings,’ but he had a great eye for the beauty and possible uses in such cast-off items. He had lived on Connecticut almost all of his life and had great stories to tell. Listen- ing to those stories while sitting on the Smiths’ always-welcoming front porch is a favorite memory for me.” We could say the same for Janie... Véronique purged the chair her eye for art, her eye for beauty and when decluttering—Janie got it use of cast-off items, her great sto- from the street, turning it into a ries, her generosity of spirit—a loss work of art! to us all. Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org March 2020 4 March 2020 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org 5 Lake Claire’s Tess Horn Joins Wild in Lake Claire CSM Staff by Flora Fauna (aka Carol Vanderschaaf) Hello, all lovers of flora and fauna the Festival is held in Birchwood, by Leslie Prince, Clifton Sanctuary Ministries (and may I be so bold as to say Flora Tennessee. It is free. The Birchwood I received an email this week with drop them off. Fauna?). As I write, this hoary old School is where booths are set up with Clifton Sanctuary Ministries' (CSM) Something was different. The wish winter is on its way out, and spring, crane info and other nature-related our weekly wish list. This is the list list contained—insert stunned face seemingly a little early, is blossoming materials.) that we at CSM publish on a week- emoji here—fresh vegetables and a in. So, let me stay on this hopeful note Dorothy D. and I, FF, each had ly-ish basis letting our friends and few other items needed for healthy and disregard the vagaries of our cur- one Red-winged Blackbird in our neighbors know what we need in meals. Something is really different. rent world. I won’t discuss a justice yards about the middle of Febru- terms of groceries and consumables we couldn’t be more excited about it — system crashing down the drain, the ary. Shortly thereafter, my friend (think toilet paper and laundry de- as we announce that Lake Claire’s lawlessness of current events, nor the M reported to me that several flocks tergent!). Sometimes those items own Tess Horn has joined the outcome of the Iowa vote. Has a win- (or just one flock) visited for many end up on our sign at the corner of Clifton team as our Food Coordi- ner been declared yet?? days-around February 6. She urg- McLendon and Connecticut in hopes nator! Tess has a great background So you see why I plan to stay in a es that all Friends of Flora Fauna that you’ll add them to your shopping in the culinary industry and a real more optimistic state of mind (from (FFF) not rake their yards. Besides list and then stop by for a visit and Cont. on p. 13 here on out). Let’s block all hoary hosting grubs and keeping an open (and whorey) thoughts out of mind smorgasbord for many creatures, and think only of those births and the leaves, especially under bushes, blossoms whispering in our ears and may be where baby rabbits are be- tingling under our toes and think ing sheltered. Also Ilene saw a flock only; near her home. Nothing beats those “What a strange thing it is surprisingly bright red swatches on to be alive their wings when the birds fly up en beneath cherry blossoms.” masse. And BTW, all those wearing ~ Kobayashi Issa, Poems that red apparel are male, talk about This has been a time of many de- genderbending. Birds are way ahead lightful sightings, all precursors of of us in that department. March 19, the first day of spring. My Another lovely bird has been mak- friend M. reports many cherry trees ing the rounds: the glorious cedar in bloom. I have seen many bloom- waxwing. Waxwings can often be seen ing redbuds along the roadsides of in the ‘hood in small flocks during the my travels. Also, those brilliant daf- late winter early spring. Ilene saw fodils have been popping up all over, “a lovely cedar waxwing flock” in her as the saying goes. Today FF spotted neighborhood. Dorothy D also saw a a bright red camellia outside my liv- flock flying in and out of the bushes ing room window. It joined the many in her backyard seeming to eat ber- white camelias in my neighbor’s yard. ries that were black (not the kind we Meredith W. has several things to love to eat). Some berries, if overripe, report: “I saw two beautiful bucks can intoxicate the birds, and one, the with several points on their antlers nandina with its red berries, can kill in the woods on the Emory campus them. Consider cutting those berries last month. The following week I saw off your nandinas. Each one is worth a group of six does. Other than that, a waxwing! I’ve seen a lot of hawks, both red- Ilene didn’t stop with red-wings tailed and red-shouldered. The red- and raxwings. She also saw, “an east- shouldered ones have been on low ern phoebe, several times or a few branches and have let me get quite of them at different times, a pair of close. In fact, I startled one that was courting red-tailed hawks, and a like- sitting just a few feet over my head on ly Cooper’s hawk which cut in front of a trail in Ira B. Melton Park. I got so my car. Now there is squirrel living close before he flew off that I terrified under my deck which has brought out us both. OCD traits in my dogs. And late one Thirty-Plus Years in Lake Claire: Helton, my husband, saw a great afternoon, an opossum escaped the blue heron fly out of the stream be- dogs and sat in a tree taunting them.” Clifton Sanctuary Ministries hind our house on Sun. so that was Ilene, you have a menagerie! by Cecily Stevens exciting. And I think the blue jays at I want to announce that ‘Wild’ has your house must have all come over a new contributor, Frank W., who Clifton Sanctuary Ministries (CSM), homelessness have relied on what is here, because there are tons of them recently moved into our ‘hood. His located on the corner of Connecticut now Clifton Sanctuary Ministries for in our yard. And they seem to get a first report follows: “Last week I was and McLendon, recently celebrated emergency shelter and more. Clifton kick out of imitating all the hawks riding home on the bike path at 7 its 40th anniversary. Back in No- is the oldest continuously operating around. Our poor chickens can’t get a p.m. and almost ran into an owl on vember 1979, members of what was faith-based shelter in Atlanta. moment to breathe between the real the bike path who was busy trying then Clifton Presbyterian Church CSM provides emergency shelter hawk calls and the fake ones. to get his dinner—I managed to stop drove the church van downtown to in the former church building, as Finally, weekend before last we in time, and he flew to perch on the help three men who were experi- well as transitional housing at Joe’s went up to see the Sandhill Crane fence and looked right down at me. encing homelessness. The church Place, located across the street. In Festival in Tennessee. Definitely I could see very well that it was a members convinced the men to come addition to temporary housing, Clif- worth the trip to witness the sand- white-faced owl. He was probably an- back to the church to have showers, ton offers programs to help guests re- hill cranes so close, and the Chero- gry that I cheated him out of his din- a safe place to sleep, and a hot meal build their lives, including financial kee Removal Memorial is nearly next ner although the mouse or vole was prepared by caring volunteers. Ev- planning, AA, counseling, health as- door, so it makes for a fascinating (if probably very happy about it. We also ery night since, men experiencing Cont. on p. 13 heartbreaking) visit.” (FF notes that Cont. on p. 12. Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org March 2020 6 March into April in the Garden Lawns and Bees Continued from Page 1 by Elizabeth Knowlton ing to the EPA. They leach into the Once again, I suggest you visit the unless it is the hot, new plant of the Have someone help you lift and waterways, potentially exposing chil- , this time year. The Internet is much quicker, move the plant if heavy, supporting dren and pets to harmful chemicals. for the tulips (and narcissus and and Woodlanders Nursery, which the root ball, and keeping the old soil (Here is a link to the whole article hyacinths, etc.) that peak in March. has been in the mail-order business with it. Set it down in the hole and from which this was taken: www. There is a special Member Spring for forty years, has a huge selection adjust the level by adding or remov- nytimes.com/2019/04/15/opinion/ of Southern woody perennials. ing dirt under the plant. You do not Evening on March 9, 5-8 p.m., but nature-lawns-environment.html.) truthfully it is probably nicer at 9 Whether you have a new shrub want earth up against bark when a.m. when it opens, Tuesday-Sunday. to put in the ground or are moving you are finished. Then gently step Beginning March 10, the hours are a small sapling, preparation is key. around the plant to make sure it is before, you will be amazed how the 9 a.m.-7 p.m. all summer. Gazing at Some weeks ahead, cut a wide circle firmly set. A large tree might need shower that ruined your May picnic tulips is a good way to get a non-gar- around any plant you want to move a stake to keep it from rocking un- actually dropped only 0.2” on your dener interested in growing things with a sharp spade so that it can pro- til the roots are doing their job, but plants. And that rainfall will do noth- even though these flowers are an- duce more tiny feeder roots within don’t leave a tree staked past that ing for plants if the temperature is nual in our climate, must be planted the planned root ball. There is a lot time. Water the shrub or tree slowly rising to 90 degrees already or the in late fall, and bloom for less than a of disagreement about this process. and deeply, then weekly unless you bed is under trees. Most people were How wide is wide, for instance? The month. In recent years, even this has are getting an inch of rain in that unaware this year that we had less bigger the plant, the more roots you not always been true, over half of my time. In a month, the plant should be than 15” of rain from July through will want to keep intact. Frankly, do 600 bulbs failing in 2017 because of all right on its own, needing watering November, far too little for plants to too few chilling hours all winter. We not attempt to move trees with long the same as your other woody peren- do well in our unrelenting summers. will see as you read this if the winter tap roots. Leave that to a profession- nials. of 2020 has been the same. al. Everyone is in agreement that you The last frost will probably occur need a $5 hole for a $1 plant, howev- Do you have a rain gauge? Inex- this month, a light one. You can set Speaking of chill, this is the last er. Dig twice as wide as the ball and pensive plastic ones are fine, and out all your brassicas plants, on- month for planting shrubs and trees. just deep enough to accommodate the I recommend two, set in different ions, and leeks now. Sow all the cool I continue to recommend www.wood- moved plant at the same level it had places in your garden, because build- landers.net in South Carolina. There been growing. Break up earth at the ings and trees create different rain weather crops like peas, lettuce, rad- is nothing wrong with picking out edges and bottom of the hole, do add zones. Then check and empty them ishes, carrots, etc., in open soil. And a healthy-looking tree from a local compost and mix it in well, but do not frequently. I keep a running daily start your tomatoes, peppers, and store. However, if you know exactly add fertilizer. You want the feeder log of rain as well as temperatures in eggplants indoors so that they are what you want, I find it bothersome roots to work their way into the new my ten-year garden journal, a very ready to plant outside in late April or to try to track one down in Atlanta soil, as similar to the old as possible. useful tool. If you have not gardened early May. Happy gardening!

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Lee & Darlene Team is a team of real estate licensees affiliated with Compass, a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws. March 2020 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org 7 Grady Cluster Data Dig Grady High School Students Call by Annsley Klehr, Lake Claire Education Chair for School Name Change and Mary Lin Representative to Council of Intown Neigh- Taken from two articles in the AJC (by Raisa Habersham borhoods and Schools (CINS) and Molly Bloom) On January 22, in the Hope Hill Performance: Milestones by Media Center, CINS partnered with Subgroup. A subgroup has to have Calling for a new name that doesn’t als from various backgrounds, races, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) for the 10 or more in it to be counted. Across “honor a segregationist,” students and ethnicities, we should not have Grady Cluster Data Dig. This event the board in the Grady Cluster, the at Grady submitted a petition last a name that fails to represent that highlighted the schools within the Black subgroup populations under- month calling for the school to be re- heterogeneity. More than that, we Grady Cluster and the data that has performed the white subgroups in named. The school was named for the should not have a name that is coun- been collected about anything from ELA. In the majority of Grady Clus- former managing editor of The At- ter to the goals of any productive and demographics to test scores. Michael ter schools in ELA, the Hispanic sub- lanta Constitution, Henry W. Grady, welcoming school — one that fails LaMont, Executive Director of APS’ groups outperformed the Black sub- and the student petition alleged that to celebrate many cultures and em- Data and Information Group present- groups. his racist ideals pushed white su- brace the uniqueness of Atlanta.” As ed the material. Though he focused Performance Progress on the premacy in the South. an alternative name, they suggested About 180 students submitted the on the Grady Cluster, other APS Milestones. Progress is determined Ida B. Wells, John Lewis, Andrew petition to the Atlanta School Board clusters were shown in his graphs by several factors: Each student gets Young, or Jimmy Carter. during its February 3 meeting. Stu- and data, showing how we compare a value 1-99, depending on how much In response, district spokeswoman dents cited work by a University of to them. Here is a summary: he or she grew compared to similarly Jill Strickland said, “Atlanta Public Massachusetts, Amherst, professor, Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity: performing students the previous Schools is proud of The Grady High APS and Cluster. As of 2019, the school year. Test is aggregated to who found that Henry Grady worked School Southerner newspaper’s long Grady Cluster is now majority white show percentage of students mak- with political leaders and business- and storied history of encouraging with a total population of 6,192, not ing typical or high growth. This data men to push a “white supremacist community dialogue with thoughtful including data from the cluster char- is used to help calculate the CCRPI. political economy” in Georgia. The articles. As such, we respect its posi- ter schools. The Grady Cluster has The state average is 65. Elementa- editorial board of the school’s news- tion on this issue.” also seen a steady increase in the ry school data for students making paper, The Southerner, previously amount of students it serves since typical or high growth are measured published a story in January about Henry Grady (1850-1889), was an 2000, whereas other clusters have over the years by subject matter. It students’ efforts to change the name. editor and part-owner of The Atlanta had a steady decline or remained doesn't track the same cohort, but The effort coincides with upcoming Constitution, and was known for his fairly static. rather all of the 3rd grades. It is more renovations at the school. work to promote his vision of a “New Grady Cluster Math Milestones of an indicator of curriculum and per- The Southerner editorial board South,” a vision that depended on vs. Poverty. In order to compare haps teaching techniques, as well as wrote, “As a community of individu- maintaining white supremacy. the district, a challenge index is put areas of growth and improvement in place to even the playing field by over time. taking populations they serve into Performance of CCRPI (Col- account. The index includes pov- lege and Career Readiness Per- erty and English learner indicators. formance Index). This is how the It includes five years of trend data. States proves accountability. Ga- For the 2019 Milestones Results vs. DOE gives each school a score based Challenge Index, Mary Lin, Spring- on a 100-point index, which includes dale Park, and Morningside outper- many indicators (graduation rates, formed the rest of APS. Hope Hill accelerated enrollment, attendance, outperformed its expectations. In- etc.), but Milestones are weighted man outperformed all the other mid- the most. In order to reach 100% dle schools in the district. Grady out- mastery, there has to be a three per- performed the district average, and centage growth per individual sub- not far behind is North Atlanta High group each year. Hello—Safe Journey— School and Drew Secondary. CCRPI Percentile by School 3rd-8th Grade Milestones Re- Using the table below, Lin’s score Skiing in and around Lake Claire sults: 2018 Percentage Proficient was below the others, because it’s and Above. Math and ELA mile- closing the gap score and meeting SAFE JOURNEY—to Janie Wright, Connecticut stones are taken in 3rd, 4th, and performance targets was a 51% and a Avenue 5th grades; Science and Social Stud- 35% for progress (how much improve- ies are taken in 5th and 8th grades. ment) even though it’s content mas- March Birthdays The State of Georgia’s percentage of tery was 97%. It is not an indication March 3 – Judy Langford and Robin Singer, both on Harold Avenue students proficient and above has of students’ testing scores. Overall, March 6 – Dalton Troxell-Cappello, Almeta, frequent Clarion winner, increase from 2015 to 44%. Morning- Grady had one of the highest CCRPI turns 12! side’s percentage is 83; Lin’s percent- percentiles for 2019 at 87%, next to March 8 – Kai Nathanial, frequent Clarion writer (see last month, page 1) age is 82; SPARK’s is 81; Inman’s is North Atlanta’s 85% and Classical’s Lakeshore Avenue, turns 10 67; and Hope Hill, which made the 88%. March 14 – Jennie Caine, Leonardo most progress since 2015, is 40%. March 20 – Kaia Wiltsee, turns 11 The APS district average is 36%. Cont. on p. 12. March 23 – David Damon, Forrest Ave, Beth’s brother...”will you still love me, will you still need me, when I’m ...” CCRPI Percentile by School March 29 – Victoria Weldert – Happy Five!! 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 3-year Avg. March 30 – Darcy Troxell-Cappello, Almeta, another frequent winner, Morningside 97 99 98 95 99 98 99 turns 9 SPARK 92 98 97 96 96 98 98 March 31 – James Crutcher, Hardendorf, and Carol Vanderschaff (she’s Lin 92 96 99 98 96 85 96 WILD!) (Indiana Ave.) Centennial 33 9 13 73 41 69 66 Kindezi O4W 35 49 44 Send us stuff—birthdays and other life cycle changes—for April by MARCH Hope-Hill 21 32 22 16 72 10 28 15 to [email protected]. Help make this series inclusive! 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by Sadie Bader Calling all Community Gardeners! The Lake Claire Community Land deners who maintain their plots all dens and dedicate the harvest to Trust is renting garden plots for the year will be invited to renew their feed the hungry through established 2020 growing season. The annual fee plots the following year. Special ar- agencies, such as the Clifton Minis- for rental of a community garden plot rangements can be made for sweat tries Shelter and Plant a Row. is $40, plus a $20 maintenance de- equity (at least 4 hours of labor on Plots are assigned on a first-come, posit for new gardeners only. If you the Land Trust grounds prior to gar- first-served basis, and returning gar- maintain your plot as required in the dening season). Designated “Giving deners in good standing have first Gardeners’ Agreement, you get back Plots” are available at no charge. preference. Please contact the Gar- your deposit; otherwise, that fee will These are for volunteer groups and den Plot Coordinator, Sara Gottlieb, Annual be used to pay for maintenance. Gar- individuals who will tend the gar- at [email protected]. Lake Claire

Another Correction: Will Your Love Outlive You? Women’s Tea If you love the Land Trust, why not in- keeping it open to future generations by Miriam Herbers Roger Swift designed the clude it in your will? Help us not only of Land Trust lovers. Contact our Since 2004, women of Lake Claire oval-shaped sign pictured in to preserve the land but to continue treasurer at [email protected] to have met at Betsy Hoddinott’s house the ongoing work of maintaining and discuss a bequest to LCCLT, Inc. the February Clarion, now on Indiana Avenue for tea. Unbe- posted at all three Land Trust knownst to the organizers the first entrances. Roger also de- year happened to be Super Bowl Sun- signed the logo that won our Billboards Available on Dekalb day. From then on that has been the logo contest a few years back. date because it is easy to remember. Ave. at Neighborly Rate Some women come in hats and Thanks Roger! My apologies Neighborhood businesses take note— comparable. Both face east toward gloves; others don’t, but all come for omitting the design credit two of the Land Trust’s billboard Decatur and the morning commut- for the company of women and for in my article. ~Wing spaces overlooking Dekalb Ave. com- ers. As you’ll see next time you drive interesting conversation. We enjoy muter traffic are vacant and need by, we much prefer to rent to small homemade tea sandwiches, cookies, new tenants. Located on our smaller neighborhood businesses. Nonprofits or whatever little treats arrive. It diagonal set of billboards near the is a wonderful time to visit with old get an even sweeter half-price rate. corner of Nelms Ave., they measure neighbors and meet new ones. 4” by 8” and rent for $600 per year— As it is already March, rent will be This year's gathering was even far below market rates for anything pro-rated at $50 per month. more special because our dear friend, Janie Wright, had died just days before. Her presence was deeply Spring Garden Party : Miss Ladybug, missed, but Betsy posed a toast to her, and others spoke about ways Matt Donald, and Friends she was important to them. (Please see article on Page 1. ~ Ed.) A decade Sunday March 22, 4-6 p.m. long plus tradition like the Women's Spring is upon us! YAY! Join us at rate and take home as a special treat. Tea had an unexpected effect of cre- the Magical Lake Claire Community Come see the Garden blossom! There ating a place safe for comforting one Land trust for garden planting, crafts, are new magical statues appearing another during this time. I believe snacks, and music to celebrate the all the time, keeping the great stump newer neighbors felt the warmth Equinox. Our good friend Matt Don- bunnies company! Come see what’s in the room, and everyone left with ald will be playing music with our new, and bring your love and presence warm hearts and having one more lovely Ms. Melabee and other friends. to celebrate our beautiful Land Trust reason why Lake Claire is a great We will have wooden charms to deco- greenspace. Suggested donation: $5 place to live Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org March 2020 10

Should You Stay or Should You Go Now? The most common questions I receive from past clients, neighbors, friends, and family are: 1 2 3 4 5 Should we stay in our Where should we Where can we spend Do you know If we sell, can we home and renovate, or spend our money? the least, to gain the professionals who can find a home within should we move? best return? help with the work? our budget?

Often people ask if they should stay in their current home and renovate, or if they should sell their home and buy a new one. In the current market, it is sometimes better to renovate. Our job is to provide the best advice to help you make your home ownership decisions. We’re happy to come out, sale or not.

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GIPSON AND COMPANY IS A TEAM OF REAL ESTATE LICENSEES AFFILIATED WITH COMPASS, A LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER AND ABIDES BY EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY LAWS. March 2020 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org 11 Frazer Center Party in the Gardens Lake Claire & Clarion Saturday, April 18, 2020, 6–9:30 p.m. Past and Future: Editor’s Note by Dina Shadwell These entries are from The Lake- homes were built, and our civic club Claire Civic Club, published in 1951! grew in membership and strength. April 1928: Road construction After all, we do have a beautiful machinery went to work cutting out neighborhood, well cared for, with streets, and by June 1, there ap- friendly home folks as neighbors that peared Lakeshore, Claire, and part make our lives worthwhile. of Palifox Drive. Tuxedo Avenue was The above entries and explanation, cut through at a later date. signed by H.M. Long, First Presi- July 1928: Houses began spring- dent of the Lake-Claire Civic Orga- ing up, and by the end of the year nization (1929-1931) (Lake-Claire, there were approximately twenty with a hyphen), came from an old new homes in the neighborhood. directory found in the home of an June 8, 1929: It was at this time elderly Morningside resident, who that the Civic Club was formed. Meet- gave it to Susan Beeching. As some ings were held, committees were ap- of you know, Susan was Lake Claire pointed, and pressure brought to bear Neighbors President, Secretary, and on both the City and the County for Editor, at various points during the the development of proper sanitary early 2000s. We don’t know when facilities, sewerage, street lights, po- the hyphen was dropped between lice, and fire protection. Lake and Claire; it is possible that Parkways were then systematically the hyphenated name came from planned at a cost of ten cents per front the Lakeshore-Claire streetcar line, foot. Thus, an owner with a sixty-foot shortened to Lake-Claire. lot received two dogwood trees, two lucidums, and two crepe myrtles, Forward to the present, I hope plus having the soil fertilized and you will submit articles and ideas for grass sown at a total cost of $6. the Clarion. It’s your neighborhood As the years went on, the section newspaper, and we want it to be in- Live auction during Gather in the Gardens 2019, photo by Allison White, became more fully developed, more Cont. on p. 15 Familiar Roots Photography There is a party coming in Cator One of the goals for the evening is Woolford Gardens, and you’re invit- to build Frazer’s new Flourish Fund, ed! Gather in the Gardens is Frazer a scholarship program for children Center’s annual gala fundraiser that and adults with disabilities based on supports inclusion programs for chil- financial need. The fund is designed dren and adults with and without to serve adults who are on Georgia’s disabilities. Mark your calendars for Medicaid waiver waiting list so they Saturday, April 18, 6–9:30 p.m. The don’t have to wait the average five or gardens promise to be a beautiful more years to access the support they backdrop for a festive evening. need. The Flourish Fund will also al- The event begins with a reception low for more families to access the featuring a signature cocktail. Enjoy life-changing, early intervention in- the gardens while you meander to the clusion services that Frazer provides Reminder About Leashing Dogs meadow where a large, open tent is for children ages birth through five set up for a seated dinner catered by years. The host committee is: Phil- at Frazer Center This week, Frazer instructors were people will see it. Sun in my Belly. Wine and beer will lip Campbell, Sharon Day, Meghann out in the Frazer Forest with a class of In addition to safety, keeping dogs be flowing from the open bars under Greineisen, Jason Hakerem, Bill toddlers, and a big off-leash dog came leashed in the old growth Frazer For- the tent. Bourbon lovers will want to Hall, Tonja Holder, Gué Hudson, charging and barking right at them. est helps prevent the spread of inva- purchase a bottomless glass to sip on Bilal Malik, Paige McKay Kubik, The dog-walker was nice about it, but sives that choke out native plants, for the evening and to be entered into Jonathan Miller, Rian Smith, Jeff it is an ongoing struggle for Frazer. and helps prevent the creation of a drawing for a bottle of the coveted Williams, Kristie Williams. There is Please leash your doggies, and tell spur trails that can impact tree roots Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon. still time to join the host committee. dog-walkers in the neighborhood to and erosion in the forest. We appreci- Throughout the evening, watch For tickets, more information keep dogs leashed in Frazer Forest ate our neighbors and are grateful for artist Jean Alexander paint a brand about joining the host committee or and Lake Claire Park (and make sure your understanding and cooperation new work of art that will be auctioned becoming a sponsor, and to stay up- they know about nearby dog parks). in ensuring the safety of all who enjoy off at the end of the night. Other live dated about additional live auction As a reminder to our neighbors who the Frazer Forest. Thank you. auction items include a trip for four items, visit www.frazercenter.org. also love the old-growth Frazer For- Editor’s note:. The neighborhood is to Disney World, and a weekend stay est, it is imperative that all dogs grateful for this wonderful forest ac- at a Serenbe cottage with horseback remain on leash while in the forest. cessible for our use. It would be terri- riding and lunch at The Farmhouse, Aside from being the City of Atlanta ble to force them to think of other mea- an organic farm-to-table restaurant. and Dekalb County law, many of the sures such as fences and locks. Please The evening’s honoree is Catherine children and adults served have a respect the rule to leash dogs there. “Tee” Porter, a long-time board mem- fear of dogs, and we’ve heard from Also, if you would like to keep up with ber and supporter. Known as Fraz- some neighbors who no longer use “Friends of Frazer Forest” news and er’s greatest cheerleader, Tee will be the forest because they share that volunteer opportunities, you can sign celebrated for her over sixty years of fear. We’re sending this reminder in up for email updates at this address: dedication to Frazer’s mission. the Clarion again in hopes that more tinyurl.com/FrazerForest. Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org March 2020 12 Wild Biracial Walking and Bike Tours Continued from Page 5 Continued from Page 1 have a family of Blue Jays that have coyote on Edgewood near Waverly in moved into our backyard—very beau- a neighbor’s yard. The poster’s Ger- tiful birds—there are at least three man Shepherd scared the coyote off. of them—who needs a rooster when “He ran down Edgewood and turned you’ve got a blue Jay in the yard?” left on Waverly (towards Springvale). Where did I learn, Frank, that they He seemed very bold, so keep your can imitate calls of our local hawks? small animals inside!” (FF agrees. It Earlier in this column, I believe! is so sad to read those “missing” re- Another WILD contributor and his quests for those little pets.) wife shared their lunch with a big Well, as you see, Flora Fauna has bird, (not *the* BIG BIRD): “Today gotten through this article without this guy came to share our lunch. mention of the state of the world! Unfortunately, we only ordered for One thing, however, I must include, two.” (That bird looks like a Yellow- for those who missed the Oscars. And crowned Night Heron to FF, based on it is not bad news. Jane Fonda, pre- the photo which accompanied the re- senter of the Oscar for Best Picture, port). And on the flora side, “I saw for had beautifully coifed gray hair and the first time that banana trees pro- wore a dress she had last sported at a duce a long tail with a big flower at public event 2014. She vowed she will the end, after growing bananas. On never buy new clothes again. Clothes (Bring your own bike.) Our mission supports communi- the Land Trust, they never get past are a big issue when it comes to cli- All tours begin at the 100-year-old ty-based education and restorative the stage of producing small fruits. I mate change. Look it up! Jane Fonda Old Stone Church/First Existential- justice work in the Early Edgewood- guess it must not be warm, or humid is now 82 years old, believe it or not. ist Congregation at 470 Candler Park Candler Park neighborhood, re- enough.” Activism keeps one young. Drive, N.E. Free parking is available spectfully reconnecting descendent Miriam H. reported, “I get a few Thanks for reading, and if you’d on Candler Park Drive. Tours are ap- stakeholders and today’s citizens bluebirds at my feeder but I have like to contribute or criticize our col- propriate for children 10 and older, never seen as many, maybe six, as umn please contact my assistant, but, we regret, not universally acces- with this historic African American at the feeder at Ann and Scooter’s [email protected]. sible due to uneven terrain. Tours community. For more info see www. house. Also, I heard a flock of Sand- That’s it for now. FF will be spend- will be cancelled during inclement biracialhistoryproject.org and www. hill Cranes but it was a cloudy day, ing the next couple of months beneath weather. civilbikes.com. and I could not find them” the cherry blossoms. A post on NextDoor on January 23 indicates that someone spotted a large As always, Flora Fauna Grady Cluster Data Continued from Page 7 Graduation Rate 2019. This (AA) population is graduating at is based on the percentage of stu- 85.7%; therefore, Grady’s AA popula- dents who graduate high school in tion is doing better than overall APS. We can help you prepare your four years. Based on a cohort of stu- Second, when comparing a white dents who start high school at the population in APS to that of Grady, body for labor and delivery same time, a 2019 graduation rate Grady graduates 96.1% of its white of 75% means that 75% of students population, whereas APS graduates who started high school in 2015-2016 Visit our website to schedule your pelvic 93.4%. graduated in 4 years. Students who physical therapy appointment today! SAT/ACT. APS has started an transfer are removed from the co- SAT day for all Juniors, which has hort. Grady’s rate is 90.4%; North dramatically increased SAT par- www.renewpelvichealth.com Atlanta’s is 91.1%; Jackson HS is 83.7%. When graduation rates are ticipation and access in the district. 1392 McLendon Ave NE broken down into subgroups of APS Grady’s SAT and ACT math average Atlanta, GA 30307 and Grady over time we see 2 things: scores are higher than the nation's. APS’ African-American population For more data and statistics for APS 404-769-5544 for 2019 graduation rate is 75.5% and the Grady Cluster, please visit: whereas Grady’s African-American APSInsights.org.

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC Tessa Elliott, PT, DPT, COMT March 2020 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org 13 CSM Thirty-Plus Years in Lake Claire Continued from Page 5 builds and renovates housing facili- ties for nonprofits serving the home- less. The main building was original- ly a farmhouse, and some parts were over 100 years old and dire need of repairs. HomeAid recruited Pat Mor- gan of First Street Builders who vol- unteered his time to lead renovations of both Clifton’s emergency shelter and Joe’s Place. As part of the reno- vation, many generous building ma- In the series “30+ Years in Lake terials suppliers donated to the proj- Claire,” I have highlighted longtime ect, and Eagle Scout Sidney Howard residents of Lake Claire, sharing their led Boy Scout Troop 18 in rebuilding memories and thoughts on changes the front deck and ramp. they have experienced—and similari- It is easy to get involved and sup- ties they see—in our neighborhood port our neighbor of 40 years, Clifton in the last 30-odd years. Cecily has Sanctuary Ministries. Visit www. put a unique spin on it, highlighting cliftonsanctuary.com to sign up your Clifton—our neighbor of 40 years! family or group to serve a meal, check which supplies are needed, We would love to hear from and fea- and find out all the ways you can help ture many more long-term neighbors. sessments, healthy meals (see page a resident at Joe’s Place. Within six Clifton’s guests as they work to turn Contact [email protected] with 5!), as well as an interview-clothes months, he was the resident manag- their lives around. ideas. ~Editor closet and more. er at Joe’s Place and found a job at In addition to staff, Cilfton relies the Veterans Administration. He and heavily on dedicated volunteers. his ex-wife reconnected and remar- Volunteer tasks include preparing ried! He continued his amazing suc- meals, doing laundry, landscaping, cess story by returning to school and teaching reading or computer skills completing not only his bachelor’s de- to guests, and much more. Clifton gree, but earning a master’s degree provides three meals for guests each as well. He ultimately decided to pay day, seven days a week. Some of Clif- it forward and is currently running ton’s volunteers from 40 years ago a transitional housing program for are still volunteering to this day! veterans. Over the last 40 years, Clifton’s CSM’s history is not without some guests have experienced amazing tragedy. In July 2005, two fires were transformations. One former guest started at Clifton. Fortunately, no was in his 50s when he had heart one was hurt, but the building was surgery and came to Clifton to recov- badly damaged. Epworth United er. His homelessness stemmed from Methodist Church (now Neighbor- drug addiction, and the former elec- hood Church) in Candler Park helped trician found himself in need of a new provide temporary shelter for Clif- career path due to his health condi- ton's guests, and programs and ser- tion. After arriving at Clifton, he was vices were able to continue without connected with services to begin a interruption. job retraining program as soon as he In 2018, Clifton underwent a ma- was able. He stayed at Clifton for two jor renovation project completed by months to fully recover, then became HomeAid Atlanta, a nonprofit that Tess Horn Joins CSM Continued from Page 5 passion for our ministry—she is just great idea to put our Help Wanted ideas of what to include and how what we ordered, and the men of Clif- notice on Nextdoor.com, and we’re many to make. You can make them at ton are really enjoying their yummy as pleased as punch that Tess called home and drop them off or come and and healthy meals. and said she wanted to apply. We take advantage of our newly orga- Tess grew up in the Lake Claire hope those of you who don't already neighborhood and has fun childhood know Tess will stop by and meet her. nized kitchen and chat with the guys memories of Easter Egg Hunts on This week on the list were tomatoes, while you assemble the bags. This the Clifton campus hosted by Clifton cucumbers, garlic, cream cheese, and is a great service project for a high Presbyterian Church. As life often canola oil. schooler who needs volunteer hours, circles back around, Tess now orga- Just a quick note: you may not a girl scout or boy scout troop…or nizes the Easter Egg Hunt each year know, but each day our Clifton men maybe even a group of friends who for the Land Trust. are brown bagging it. If you would We’re so thankful that Bryan Da- like to provide lunch bags for a day, enjoy spending time together and vis, our Board representative from please let Tess know. Simply call us making a difference in their neigh- Lake Claire Neighbors, had the at (404) 373-3253; we’ll give you some borhood (wine is optional!). Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org March 2020 14 Please Help Stop Candler Park Thanks for Paying Poisoner Your Neighborhood Dues Lake Claire suggested annual dues are $20/year per household. Lake Claire by Amy Stout on behalf of Candler Park Conservancy Banners are $45; a package deal of dues/banner is only $60! Join these neigh- Board of Directors bors who paid since the last Clarion: Unfortunately, someone in our com- Emily Jentes Ronald Jakes munity is placing potentially lethal Martha Loring Miriam Herbers rat poison out in our public park, Kathie Ryan Amy Chillag endangering the animals that live J. Miller Tobin Jeanne Eason Matthew Chotin Seth Holladay in its natural spaces. The presumed Timothy Smith Ann Mauney target is the beavers, but residents Susan Davis & Scott Russell Joe Agee need to be aware that this is a seri- Thomas Stemen Peter and Eva Belle ous poison that can damage many Mary Jo Bryan Michael Nelson living creatures thoughout the food Stell Simonton Jeffrey Rosenberg chain—including pets and children Judy Hammack Lisa Sharling if they ingest it. This past December, Christopher Gibson Kathryn Fidati CP resident Meta Larsson found rat Lindsey Aprati Eileen O'Neill poison in the leaves on the shoreline Please specify when you pay dues if you do not wish to be listed in the of the beaver ponds. She first noticed newspaper. Pay at lakeclaire.org via the link OR with the old-fashioned check cated that this activity constitutes the bright green blocks when her in the mail, to Eileen O'Neill, Treasurer, PO Box 5942, Atlanta GA 31107. cruelty to animals and is prohibited leashed dog sniffed one out and was Thank you to all who have paid dues and/or contributed your time to our great under city, county, and state laws. nuzzling it with his mouth. (A photo neighborhood, Lake Claire! [Section 18-5 in Atlanta’s Code of Or- of the retrieved bait blocks is shown dinances states: It shall be unlawful here.) On December 20, Bill Read, an- for any person to overload, cruelly other CP resident, discovered more treat, maim, bruise, deprive of nec- Freeway – of the green poison in the same area. essary sustenance, ill use or in any He pulled bait blocks from a beaver 30 Years of Opposition manner whatsoever torture or abuse dam about 10 feet out from the shore any animal. (Code 1977, § 14-4015)] by Rebecca Selem using his extendable golf ball retriev- The City / Parks Department has in- The DeKalb History Center is of protecting our neighborhoods and er. The active ingredient in this type dicated they will take appropriate ac- pleased to announce, Stone Moun- communities. of rat poison (bromethalin) is a mito- tion against those responsible. If you tain Freeway – 30 Years of Opposi- How Lake Claire can participate: chondrial poison, and its toxic effects have any information, please share tion, a symposium focusing on the In conjunction with the symposium, are not selective, targeting energy it before something awful happens. battle to stop the construction of the we would love to hear from people production from mollusks to mam- Our wildlife cameras cover some, but Stone Mountain Freeway. It will be who have stories or memories, items, mals. There is no antidote, so pests not all, of the areas involved. Please May 6 at the Historic Dekalb Court- or photographs that relate to the ef- —and pets—who ingest too much can contact the Parks Deputy Commis- house. We will bring together schol- forts and protests to fight the park- suffer paralysis, seizures, and death. ars, current leaders, and community ways. This event is funded through a sioner Alvin Dodson at adodson@at- These bait blocks are intended for activists who challenged the Stone grant received from Georgia Human- lantaga.gov and copy the CPC board use in rat traps with restricted open- Mountain and I-485 Freeways, to ities. There will be more information at [email protected]. ings that exclude most mammals and educate attendees about the history closer to the event. birds. Leaving them out in the open As an aside, most of us so enjoy the in a public park is highly irrespon- beavers. At a minimum, people who sible—and illegal. Councilmember don’t like them can have them relo- Music and Food Fest/ Amir Farokhi’s office consulted the cated. Leaving poison out is incom- City Legal Department, who indi- prehensible. Candler Park in May There is a second music and food Park raise $5,000 toward the vision fest in nearby Candler Park, in addi- of making Candler Park “Atlanta’s tion to the annual Candler Park Fall Natural Place to Play.” The Georgia Trust for Historic Fest. It is put on by Rival Entertain- For CPNO members reading this, ment, and like the CP Fall Fest, it you can find out info in the Can- has music, food trucks, and an artist dler Park Messenger about how to Preservation: market, but a key difference is that purchase the discount tix. For Lake Step Inside Atlanta’s Pink Castle! it is not free. Claire readers who are not members Still, the emphasis of Rival Enter- of CPNO, consider going, anyway! We Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore Allyn Cox mural, Italian tile roof and tainment’s Music and Food Festival all benefit from having Candler Park one of Atlanta’s most spectacular terrazzo floors. is great music. It will be held Friday, nearby for festivals, movies, wildlife, private residences. The lovingly re- Guests are free to wander the prop- May 29, and Saturday, May 30. A golf, and more. The festival features stored 1923 Pink Castle will be the erty, exploring the home’s gracious general admission weekend ticket two days of nationally recognized will range from $25 to $45, plus music performances, local music setting for the Trust’s 36th Annual main floor interior spaces and im- tax and fees. In support of Candler showcases, artist and craft vending, Preservation Gala (March 14), where pressive outdoor areas. Small plate Park’s future and the Candler Park and your favorite festival food! Often guests will escape into elegance at stations will feature an array of fine community, 500 weekend general considered the music festival offering the Venetian Carnival-themed event. Italian fare, and several bars will of- admission tickets will be made avail- the biggest bang for the buck in the The home was built on 100 acres on fer your choice of libation, including able to current CPNO members for Southeast, Rival is proud to partner only $25 inclusive of tax and fees, with City of Atlanta Parks and the West Paces Ferry Road in the Italian the evening’s signature cocktail. Live of which $10 will be contributed to Candler Park community to invest in baroque style reminiscent of villas music will fill the air and revelers the Candler Park Conservancy’s Ac- the future of the park’s greenspace. in Northern Italy. The uniquely de- will dance the evening away at the tive Lawn project fund. With neigh- The Clarion will keep you informed tailed house features a breathtaking magnificent estate. bors’ support, this will help Candler as we approach the date. March 2020 Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org 15 Available for Adoption Neighborhood Church: by Haley Walker, Volunteer Coordinator, PAWS Atlanta A Community Member’s If you are wondering if Big Boi lives up to his name, he truly does! He is Perspective a big, sweet hunk of love who was brought to PAWS Atlanta when his by Erin Oakley owner passed away this year. Big Boi Just last month I was sitting in a ser- and loved every minute of it. When hasn’t proven to be very vocal here vice at Neighborhood Church, think- I chose to move near Lake Claire to at the shelter, but he lets you know ing about all of the ways this build- Candler Park, it was because I want- when he wants attention by saun- ing has come to life. That Sunday, ed a sense of belonging. You can see tering right up to you for a cuddle something like eight events were community-ness on the streets, in or a short head rub. He is a healthy, happening concurrently. Beyond handsome 2-year old boy and gets friends meeting for walks, in lively our Sunday service, we’re full to the along really well with other cats, as discussions at community meetings. brim with community life. Compost- he previously lived with 3 feline sib- I wanted to live and walk and gar- ing and crocheting and qigonging lings! If you are looking for an easy, den and worship in the same place, to affectionate, family-friendly cat, Big and voting and yoga and yodeling have an anchored sense of belonging Boi could be your guy! (okay, maybe not yodeling, but one in this wide, big, confusing world. We Big Boi can dream, right?) There are meet- are at risk of loneliness in our ever- ings and meetups and trainings and great dog and is just waiting for you connected world. Despite our social events. Potlucks and parties and Girl to come meet him! If you are inter- media friends and our Twittering Scouts and gardening. And of course, ested in Razzles or Big Boi, we invite and Snapchatting and TikToking, sometimes we use the building for you to come meet them at PAWS! If we’re more lonely than ever. I’d ar- worship services. looking at Razzles and you have a gue that we need a sense of physical This is what we dreamed of, and dog, bring him or her, and we will fa- space to bring us together. We need my eyes are shining when I write cilitate an introduction to make sure busyness and bustling and opportu- this—we dreamed of this bustling they are a good match. nity to breathe the same air as oth- and busyness, we dreamed that we To meet Big Boi or Razzles, go er humans, to explore and connect would be a meeting place and an eat- to PAWS Atlanta (5287 Covington and commune. There is an aliveness Highway, Decatur) or contact PAWS ing place and a connecting place. We about all of this activity that brings Atlanta at 770-593-1155 or info@ dreamed that the activities of the a sense of belonging. It brings us a pawsatlanta.org. worshiping community would take a back seat to all of the *many* ways sense of place. It brings us a sense Editor’s Note: The December 2019 the busy community could use the of safety. Clarion introduced PAWS Atlanta, I hope that you use our building for where, every weekend, Kris Byron, space. We dreamed that the space Razzles any number of activities, meetups, Ross Rubenstein, and other Lake would represent and mirror the com- yoga, and yodeling (please). I hope Razzles is an extraordinary gentle- Claire volunteers go to walk dogs munity. We hoped that our physical our brick building brings a sense of man and just genuinely excited amidst tall pines on trails on four building would be an extension of the belonging and safety. I hope it helps about life. He is like the friend every- acres of land on Covington Highway. community, and a hub for connection. one wants to be around because he PAWS Atlanta is Atlanta’s oldest no- This is also what I dreamed of as anchor you in your sense of commu- is always ready to party, eat yummy kill shelter. They always need more a teenager, eating white pizza at nity. I’m so grateful for the sense of treats, and make you feel better volunteers to help out, and they would Fellini’s with my aunt and uncle belonging our community and our about a sticky situation. Razzles is love to see more Lake Claire residents who lived nearby. I grew up on the physical spaces offer me, and I’m strong and loves to explore and meet become PAWS volunteers. You can edge of the country, a suburban girl looking forward to watching the new people and dogs! At just under drop off donations at 430 Leonardo with a hunger for city life. I’ve lived building of Neighborhood Church a year old, this boy is quite large but Avenue, N.E., anytime. Please feel in the city now for nearly ten years, connect people for years to come. will still try to curl up in your lap free to reach out to krisbyron1@gmail. for a snuggle after a long walk or a com or [email protected] to sniff-filled hike. He is an all-around find out more about PAWS Atlanta. Intown Collaborative Ministries LC & Clarion Past and Future Hunger Run Continued from Page 11 Sunday, March 15, 2020, 12 – 4 p.m. teresting and fun. Send suggestions Finally, The Clarion comes to your The 2020 Hunger Walk is coming up istries food programs, you will help to [email protected] by March door! If you live in Lake Claire and do on March 15! Neighborhood Church us serve our average 85+ families per 15—and the 15th of each month. not receive your Clarion, please let supports Intown Collaborative Min- week who come to pantry, 40 mem- The Clarion depends on our adver- us know at distribution@lakeclaire. istries through regular donations bers of our co-ops for lower-income tising revenue. We completely pay org. Our goal is to get the Clarion out of food, but we also rely heavily on older and disabled adults, and over for ourselves, and sometimes have by the first full week of the month, the Atlanta Community Food Bank 60 children who receive supplemen- money left over that goes to LCN though occasionally “life takes over.” to supply the majority of the food we tal food every Friday during the for other neighborhood initiatives. If you would like to be a back-up de- distribute each week. Walking in the school year through Glenn United Advertise in the Clarion, and reach livery person for when life gets in the 1,400 residents and businesses per Hunger Walk is a great way to have Methodist Church’s Snack in a Back- way for any volunteer delivery per- month. Display ads are very inexpen- fun and raise money for Intown Col- pack program. For information, go to son, let us know. And The Clarion is sive, with prices varying by size and laborative Ministries and the Atlan- www.neighborhoodchurchatl.com/ also on our website at the link www. length of run. Get exposure, and sup- ta Community Food Bank. 80% of the happenings. You can register, and lakeclaire.org/wpsite/clarion. Click port Lake Claire. Please see the Lake funds you raise will go towards In- look up the team called “Neighbor- on current issue, or for past issues, Claire website for more information town Collaborative's account at the hood Church.” This is a very family- visit the Clarion Archives. (www.lakeclaire.org) and contact food bank, and the other 20% sup- friendly event. The fun run starts at Pat, the Advertising Coordinator, at Warm regards, ports the food bank itself. By raising 2 p.m. and the walk follows immedi- [email protected]. your neighbor, Beth funds for Intown Collaborative Min- ately after. Lake Claire Clarion @ www.LakeClaire.org March 2020 16

We hope this series is fun and a way featured this month. What a great writer Hey there, Lake Claire kids of all ages: for young Clarion readers/writers/ at age 7! He well deserves the honor of be- We want to see your creativity. Submit artists to participate. ing the featured writer and the only contest This month we feature Jett Friedman, winner for this month!! Neighbors on Dela- your work to [email protected], by who is seven years old and in the second ware Ave. are so happy to have Jett and his MARCH 15 for the April 2020 issue of the grade. Jett found the hidden graphic of the family back on the street after their mov- newspaper. We hope this is a good start- leap year in last month’s Clarion, and he ing out for a house renovation. Welcome won the extra-credit prize of getting to be back Jett, Samson, Heather, and Matt! ing place for kids’ future writing careers.

My Lake Claire NEW CONTEST! by Jett Friedman March is well-known for St. Patrick’s Day, but other holidays include Purim in the Jewish faith, My name is Jett Nowruz (beginning of the year) in the Persian Friedman. I am seven calendar, and Mi’raj (a national holiday in some Muslim countries). St. David’s Day (Wales), Har- years old. I love living in mony Day (Australia), Freedom Day (Malta), and lake claire. I love Day of the Sea (Bolivia) are other lesser known holidays. Our hidden graphic this month is a living in my house picture denoting one of these. The winners get because we have a bot their pictures in the next Clarion. To win, send an that cleans the floor e-mail to [email protected], identifying the page number of the graphic, and you must in- for us and we have a bus clude your name, age, school, street, and grade, stop right outside our along with a picture. Ask a parent to take a pic- house. I also love ture of you, perhaps of you finding the hidden graphic, or doing whatever you like. (Please tell my school because it’s your parents to send large picture files, 1mg+. very close to my house. They can choose the size on their phones.) For extra credit, tell us anything else you know I also love my about any holiday in March. The extra-credit neighborhood because prize is that you’ll be a featured writer/artist in we have an emu, a future Lake Claire Clarion with your original work. Any child from Lake Claire is eligible, ex- how cool is that! cept that you cannot win two months in a row. I love to deliver the The deadline is MARCH 15 for the APRIL 2020 clarion with my best issue. Hurry and look; competition is always stiff for this coveted prize. friend Sebastian.