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April 2019 Volume 29 • Number 8

Official Publication of The City of Decatur, FocuLeon’s Full Service s

Kimball House Revival Decatur Named among Best Raging Burrito Suburbs for Food Lovers

Thrillist, a website covering food, Iberian Pig drink, travel and entertainment, has named Decatur as one of the best suburbs in the country for food lovers. The site praises restaurants like Kimball House, Chai Pani, No. 246, Revival, The Pinewood, The Iberian The Pinewood Pig, Leon’s Full Service, Brick Store Pub, Farm Burger, Raging Burrito, and Victory Sandwich Bar for various food offerings. Thrillist points out Victory Sandwich Bar that these establishments are easily accessible by MARTA. Chai Pani

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City BUSINESS DBA DECATUR School AROUND 3 News 11 NEWs 14 NEWs 16 eVENTs 21 News 23 TOWN City of Decatur

The Decaturocu Focus is a joint publication of the sCity of Decatur,F the Decatur Downtown Development Authority Honor Thy Mother! and the Decatur Business Association. It is a newsletter intended to provide announcements and information And have a bit of fun yourself at these April events in Decatur related to events, activities, and businesses in the city of Decatur. The purpose of the newsletter is to promote the city and encourage the exchange of information among are we hope that warmer days and sunny skies have arrived at residents, business owners and the school system. Letters last? Make plans to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine and get to the editor, editorials or other opinion pieces are not published. All press releases, announcements and other out and get moving! From the annual Decatur Business Associ- information received for publication are subject to edit- ing. Information found in the Focus is also posted on ation’s Easter Egg Hunt to Thursday Jazz Nights in Oakhurst Decatur’s official website at decaturga.com. The deadline D for submitting articles, announcements or advertising is to the Amplify Music Festival on the square, April is the start of the out- the first day of the month preceding publication. Contact: door festival and event season in Decatur. Editor, Decatur Focus, P.O. Box 220, Decatur, GA 30031, 404-371-8386; fax 404-371-1593; email:

Clear zone You can join in the fun or just do some people watching [email protected]. Focus on from the many outdoor dining options around the city. Check out yoga around the city for opportunities to breathe fresh air Downtown and stretch out the winter kinks. Local retailers will tempt you Development with “have to have” items and buskers will be out and about. You can get an early start with Friday night Lyft specials. DECATUR CITY COMMISSION Get your steps in and enjoy the frequently changing Look Up art installations on street lamps around the city. And while you are out, did you know that Patti Garrett...... Mayor Tony Powers...... Mayor Pro Tem the DeKalb History Center’s museum is now open on Saturdays? Scott Drake...... Commissioner Brian Smith...... Commissioner Kelly Walsh...... Commissioner Don’t Forget Mother’s Day! For those who need a reminder, Mother’s Day is May 12. Don’t say we didn’t give you a heads up! We have planned a special Mother’s Day Pop-Up on Saturday, May 11, to help you do it right. Bring mom to the square beginning at 9 a.m. and start the day with yoga at the east end of the plaza. Following yoga, mom can come over to get a chair massage and grab a mommy mocktail. At 10 a.m., Jimella’s Cookies, Bloom Florist, and Splash of Olive will open at the Mother’s Day Pop-Up, and Little Shop of Stories will host local author Laurel Snyder at the bandstand. Laurel’s new book, which is for early readers (but also works as a read-to book), is all about DECATUR DOWNTOWN moms. Little Shop will sell books and help kids make Mother’s Day crafts at the event. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Jimella’s Bakery , owned by local resident Emily Holden, produces the most popular sand- Board wich cookies in Decatur. Emily works from a shared kitchen and offers cookies by the half Chris Sciarrone, Chair dozen, dozen and more, for the mother in your life. Linda Curry • John Drake Bill Floyd • Scott Kentner Bloom Florist, owned by local floral designer and Decatur resident Cathy Brim, has provid- Tony Leung • Fisher Paty ed floral designs for brides and major events from her home business for more than 10 years. Cathy will put together bouquets on site at the pop-up. What mom wouldn’t be thrilled with fresh flowers? For the mother who enjoys cooking, high quality oil and vinegar from Splash of Olive is the Decatur Business best gift. Splash of Olive was purchased by local resident Mimi Williams in February. She will Association operate the business inside Kelly’s Market, 308 E. Howard Ave. Mimi will have gift basket op- DECATUR BUSINESS tions on site for purchase at the pop-up. ASSOCIATION To really make it a special Mother’s Day, give her a night out with friends! She can grab a Lyft Susan Sparks...... President to any shop, restaurant or hangout in Decatur and receive up to $10 savings with our Mother’s Daryl Funn...... President-Elect Day weekend Friday Night Lyft promotion. Jill Joplin...... Treasurer Of course, all of our local retailers are ready to help you pick out the perfect gift for Mom Emily Holden...... Secretary Kyle Williams...... Past President and maybe a few special gifts just for you. Check out the new “Coming Soon” signs in windows around town alerting you to new local businesses coming to Decatur. Drop by the Visitors Center to submit your guess about the new business and win a special prize. Design and layout: Lampe-Farley.com

Information for the FOCUS should be submitted by mail to Editor, Decatur Focus, P.O. Box 220, Decatur, GA 30031, or by email to [email protected].

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Decatur Recognized as Celebrate Park RX Day Sunday, April 28 • 1-4 p.m. a ‘Tree City USA’ Scott Park, behind Decatur Recreation Center ecatur was one of 20 Georgia cities recognized as a Tree City USA during Park Prescription (Rx) Day is a national day of celebra- the state Arbor Day celebration in February. Tree City USA provides the tion with activities taking place in parks and greens- framework for community forestry management in cities and towns na- paces around the Dtionwide that meet certain requirements, including the establishment of country. The goal of a tree board or department, a community tree ordinance, specific spending levels for the day is to increase urban forestry and planned Arbor Day celebrations. the relevance of There are 155 Tree Cities USA in Georgia, and nearly 30 percent of the state’s pop- parks for all people ulation lives in a Tree City. Nationwide, more than 3,400 Tree City USA communi- and to connect people with parks for their improved ties serve as home to about 135 million Americans. The City of Decatur planted 132 physical, mental, and spiritual health. trees in the community and gave away 200 oak tree seedlings as part of its program Decatur is participating with the DeKalb County to plant 1,000 trees by Board of Health and DeKalb County Parks and Recre- 2023 in celebration of ation. Join us in Scott Park for archery, yoga, tai chi, tree the upcoming city bi- gong and more. DeKalb County Library and Dynamo centennial celebration. Swim will be on hand and there will be Lego activities For more informa- for the children. All activities are free. For more infor- tion about Georgia’s mation, contact [email protected]. trees and services of the Georgia Forestry Com- mission, visit GaTrees. org. For information Senior Bike Rides about becoming a Tree Fridays, April 26 and May 24 • 10 a.m. City USA and the Arbor Day Foundation, visit Join Decatur Active Living staff members for the first arborday.org. senior bike rides of the year. The group will ride on mostly level roads and the PATH. This no-drop ride is geared toward those just getting back on their bicycles. All levels of cyclists are welcome and no one will be left behind. Bring your bike and water bottle and be sure to wear a helmet. The ride begins at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. For more information contact, [email protected] or 678-553-6541.

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Neighborhood Cleanup Days Saturdays through June • Beginning 7:30 a.m.

he City of Decatur is Winnona Park hosting Neighborhood April 6 S. Columbia Drive May 4 Commerce Drive (RR Underpass Cleanup Days on Sat- Oakhurst No. 2 MAK Neighborhood urdays through June to S. Columbia) T East Lake Drive (100 to 300 Conway Road Ansley Street to allow residents to dispose of block) Greenwood Avenue bulky materials that would not Avery Street Winter Avenue (east side only) Hilldale Drive Greenwood Place normally be placed in pay-as- Johnston Place Winnona Drive Evans Drive you-throw bags. Every street Bryan Place Poplar Circle Kings Highway in the city has been assigned a Beatty Place Bucher Drive Adams Street (100 to 500 block) Saturday. See the guidelines for Madison Avenue Derrydown Way S. McDonough Street (100 to 500 acceptable items noted here, and Third Avenue (100 to 300 block) Heatherdown Road block) find the date specified for your Feld Avenue Shadowmoor Drive W. College Avenue (100 to 700 block) street. Please read carefully to Leyden Street Inman Drive W. Dougherty Street note changes. Cambridge Avenue Missionary Court Hood Circle W. Davis Street All items to be collected Candler Oaks Lane W. College Avenue (Mead to W. Hancock Street should be placed at the curb no Kirk Road Cambridge) E. Hancock Street later than 7:30 a.m. Collections Kirk Crossing Mimosa Drive E. Davis Street run until 3:30 p.m., or until fin- Mimosa Place College Place ished, whichever is sooner. Missionary Drive If you have questions, contact April 13 Oldfield Road Sean Woodson, sean.woodson@ May 11 Oakhurst No. 3 McKinnon Drive (Decatur only) decaturga.com, or 404-377- Spring Street Midway Road Decatur Heights 5571. Fayetteville Road Clarke Hill subdivision Barry Street Acceptable Items: Underwood Street N. Candler Street Pate Street • Yard trimmings W. Pharr Road (100 to 500 block) Russell Street April 27 E. Maple Street • Building materials (that are East Lake Drive (700 to 1000 College Heights Village Walk not from the work of private block) Sycamore Street contractors) S. Candler Street McKoy Street (500 to 700 block) Bruton Street E. Ponce de Leon Ave. (400 to • Tires Adams Street (1000 to 1100 block) Green Street (200 block) 1100 block) • Furniture Lenore Street Buchanan Terrace Ponce de Leon Court • Appliances (not containing Sterling Street Driftwood Terrace Hillyer Place Freon) S. McDonough Street (800 to 1000 Driftwood Place Sycamore Place • Trash that would not normal- block) Park Drive Oak Lane ly be placed in pay-as-you- Candler Drive Mountain View Street Hillcrest Avenue throw (PAYT) bags East Pharr Road April 20 McClean Street Springdale Street Unacceptable items: Oakhurst No. 4 Garland Avenue • Liquids W. Hill Street Griffin Circle • Dirt May 18 E. Hill Street Brower Street • Bricks E. Benson Street Chevelle Lane Decatur Heights • Blocks W. Benson Street Candler Drive Grove Street • Stone, rocks, or concrete McKoy Street (100 to 400 block) Candler Pointe Hickory Street • Motor vehicle batteries or Adams Street (600 to 700 block) Park Drive Lockwood Terrace parts S. McDonough (600 to 700 block) Overlook Bluff Sycamore Ridge Drive • Trees (removed by contrac- Green Street (100 block) W. Dearborn Circle Renfroe Court tor) Oakview Road (400 to 800 block) Fitzgerald Court Mead Road Wilburn Court Olympic Place Grovemont Court Jefferson Place Woodland Court

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Pinehurst Street Fairview Avenue Poplar Street Ponce de Leon Place Have a Story to Share? Ridgeland Avenue Northern Avenue Sycamore Drive Wilton Drive he Decatur Focus is the official newsletter of the City of Sycamore Station Decatur. Supported by the City of Decatur, the Decatur Fairview Street Business Association and the Decatur Downtown Develop- Glendale Avenue June 15 ment Authority, the Focus is published 10 times per year and Glenn Circle T Westchester mailed to every household, business and professional license-holder in Pinecrest Avenue Westchester Drive the city. January/February and July/August are combined issues. Mt. Vernon Drive Dogwood Way The Decatur Focus publishes announcements and information Forkner Drive Maediris Drive Glenn Court about the city of Decatur, including city services, downtown develop- Harold Byrd Drive Coalter Way ment, school news, business news, and news about individual resi- Clairemont Avenue (900 to 1100 Alden Drive dents and neighborhood associations. The purpose of the newsletter is block) to promote the city, announce activities and events, and encourage the Ridley Circle exchange of information among residents, business owners, and the Mockingbird Lane June 1 school system. Chelsea Drive Great Lakes Kathryn Avenue Submissions are encouraged and should be submitted by the first of Clairemont Avenue (100 to 800 N. Parkwood Drive the month prior to the month of publication (i.e., information that ap- block) Coventry Drive (N. Parkwood pears in the April issue should be submitted by March 1). The Decatur Champlain Street Drive to Scott Boulevard) Focus also accepts advertising. For information about ad rates call Seneca Street Merrill Avenue 404-371-8386. Erie Avenue Harold Byrd Lane Letters to the editor, editorials, or other opinion pieces are not Huron Street published. All press releases, announcements, and other information Michigan Avenue received for publication are subject to editing. Superior Avenue June 22 Information found in the Focus is also posted on Decatur’s official Lucerne Lenox Place website. The deadline for submitting articles, announcements, or ad- Geneva Street Greenwood Circle vertising is the first day of the month preceding publication. Contact: Superior Avenue (400 to 600 W. Howard (300 to 900 Block) block) Editor, Decatur Focus, P.O. Box 220, Decatur, GA 30031; 404-371- Patillo Way Church Street (600 Block to 1335) 8386; fax 404-371-1593; email [email protected]. East Lake Drive (2300 Block) Willow Lane Avenue Pensdale Road Hibernia Avenue Eastland Drive Ridley Lane Parkside Circle Adair Street BrownStones National Walking Day Cottonwood Place Landover Drive Emerson Avenue Wednesday, April 3 • 10 a.m. Ferndale Drive W. Ponce de Leon Avenue (600 to Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. N. Decatur Road 900 Block) Scott Boulevard (800 to 1300 The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day, so Drexel Avenue block) come and celebrate with Decatur Active Living. The Ameri- Devonshire Avenue can Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people Hampshire Avenue about the health benefits of taking a walk. Meet in front of the June 8 Lansdowne Avenue Melrose Avenue Decatur Recreation Center and join staff for an approximate Great Lakes Chief Matthews Drive two-mile walk around the city. Be sure to wear comfortable Clarion Avenue E. Parkwood Road shoes and bring your water bottle. Walkers will receive a spe- Nelson Ferry Road W. Parkwood Road cial gift for participating. For more information, contact Woodlawn Avenue Upland Road [email protected] or 678-553-6559. Coventry Road (Nelson Ferry to Wimberly Court Scott Boulevard) Parkwood Lane Fairfield (Coventry to Woodlawn) Pinetree Drive Vidal Boulevard Scott Boulevard (100 to 700 Lamont Drive Block) Garden Lane Swanton Hill subdivision Beaumont Avenue Charter Square Oakland Street Montgomery Street

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Environmental Sustainability Board: Celebrate Earth Month in Decatur he Environmental Sustainability Board continues to actively April 28 • Earth Month Celebration 1-4 p.m. encourage the community to change how we live and work Decatur Recreation Center to reduce our carbon footprint. The City of Decatur has 231 Sycamore St. already taken the first steps, with expanding solar energy, Fun for kids (and adults). Activities include T Animal Planet’s SnakesKin star Jason Clark building infrastructure for electric vehicles, updating the Stormwa- of Southeastern Reptile Rescue, with live rep- ter Master Plan, and requiring green certification of new buildings tile shows. Sponsored by the Environmental and major renovations to decrease energy use and make for healthier Sustainability Board, Wylde Center, and the homes. Decatur United Methodist Church. route is 5-6 miles at a comfortable pace. Af- Make your own green Earth Day is April 22, but you can terwards we will visit a local watering hole for event around your home or celebrate all month long through refreshments. This is a no-drop ride. Helmets neighborhood: these events and activities: and lights are required for city-led rides. For monthly updates and themes, check beacti- Plant a garden April 4, 11, and 18 vedecatur.com or the Decatur Active Living Be it herb, vegetable, pollinator, or flower Sustainability Town Halls Facebook page. garden, it’s a fun and healthy way to enjoy the 6-7:30 p.m. outdoors. Hosted by Agnes Scott College April 20 • Tree Mapping Compost These events will create space for dialogue 1-4 p.m. In your backyard with worms in a bin, in a about climate change, action, and justice. Oakhurst Garden, 435 Oakview Rd. The feedback will be incorporated into the regular compost bin, or as a regular pickup Volunteer to map the trees at the Wylde by CompostNow. You can compost your Climate Action Plan. For more information, Center’s Oakhurst Garden and find out how contact [email protected]. organic matter and have rich soil for your much trees benefit the ecosystem. Come any- garden or landscaping. time between 1 and 4 p.m. to participate. You April 6 • Sweep the Hooch can also try it at home with the tree benefits Reduce, reuse, recycle Chattahoochee Riverkeeper calculator, treebenefits.com/calculator. At home, work, school, or your place of wor- Join teams of volunteers to remove trash at ship, this is a great time to start good habits locations throughout the Chattahoochee April 27 • Pollinator Habitat Planting with the three Rs of resource conservation. River Watershed. For more information, visit 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Switch to renewables chattahoochee.org. Bell and Church streets Check out your options for switching to re- Beecatur and the Decatur Department of April 12-14 • Plant Sale Festival newable energy. If you’re not ready to install Design, Environment and Construction in- anything, access renewables through a digital 9 a.m.-5 p.m. vite you to get your hands dirty and find out Oakhurst Garden, 435 Oakview Rd. utility such as Arcadia Power. For more in- what the buzz is all about by volunteering to formation, visit arcadiapower.com. Shop from a wide selection of vegetables, an- install a pollinator garden at Bell and Church nuals, herbs, fruit trees and native plants. For Streets. Drop in any time between 10 a.m. Certify your yard as a wildlife habitat more information, visit wyldecenter.org. and 4 p.m. For more information, visit Find tips and earn a certificate to make your beecaturga.com. outdoor spaces critter-friendly through the April 19 • Third Friday Bike Ride National Wildlife Federation. For informa- 6:30 p.m. tion visit nwf.org/Home/Garden-for-Wildlife. Starts at Decatur Recreation Center 231 Sycamore St. Visit Earth Day Become a citizen scientist Network Join Decatur Active Living for a fun, all-levels Learn about the Grab your smartphone and get involved with monthly bike ride on the third Friday of the history of Earth Day and find some research projects to help scientists mea- month from March through October. Meet in other ways to take action to help sure, track, and protect the natural resources front of the Decatur Recreation Center and the planet at earthday.org. on our planet. For more information, visit be ready to put wheels down at 6:30 p.m. The scistarter.com/citizenscience.html.

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Walk & Roll Walk and Roll Star Henry Slack Star enry Slack is this month’s Walk and Roll Star. Henry has lived in Decatur his entire life. He grew up riding his bicycle to and from Glenwood Elementary School. As a graduate student at Georgia HTech, he started biking to and continued to do so throughout his career at US EPA until his recent retirement. He rode 50 miles on his 50th birthday, 55 on his 55th, and wants to continue that pattern until he turns 100 – slow preparation for riding what cyclists call a “century.” Henry is a co-founder of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition and has devoted much of his time to volunteering with and advocating for the various envi- ronmental groups he supports. Currently he helps lead the Citizen’s Climate Lobby, dedicated to Congressional action on climate. He was a certified league cycling instructor and says that bike lessons can al- ways help someone improve, just as musicians can benefit from lessons. From his teaching days, he points out that the two most important considerations for safe riding are to be visible and to be predictable. Biking is where many of his passions come together. He believes the bike is the most efficient way to get about in terms of total energy consumed. He loves to bike partially because, as he says, “Biking doesn’t burn gas; it burns fat.”

Stormwater Meeting to We’ve heard and studied your input. Now: Explore Potential Solutions Wednesday, May 1 • 6-8 p.m. Decatur Legacy Park, 500 S. Columbia Dr.

Join us at the Legacy Park dining hall for the next in an ongoing series of meetings to update the city’s Stormwater Master Plan. Since last Help us chart October, residents have been sharing their experiences with stormwa- ter and identifying areas where issues regularly occur. In response, the project team will present some ideas in development for community the pathc forward. consideration – specifically those related to infrastructure solutions, maintenance fixes, changes to stormwater regulations, and ways to pay for it all. Follow the latest information at decaturnext.com/stormwater. How can we better manage stormwater? And how do we go about paying for it? We’ve taken your input to date and formulated some ideas — See a potential infrastructure solutions, maintenance fixes, changes to problem? SEE our stormwater regulations, and ways to pay for it all. Come review CLICK and share thoughts on what works for you. Everyone’s welcome. Let the Wednesday, May 1, 6-8pm city MyDecaturGA Legacy Park Dining Hall (500 S. Columbia Drive) Project information: www.decaturnext.com/stormwater CT | ACCESS know! REPORT | CONNE 1 • FIX! • IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY DIAL 91 Search your app store for mydecaturga

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Your favorite recycling Get this junk out of your house events – combined! And keep it out of the landfill Recycle your old electronics and Adding machines GPS receivers Servers Styrofoam and safely shred and Answering machines Game controllers Speakers Batteries, any kind Keyboards Stereo equipment recycle your sensitive documents all Cable converter boxes Label makers Telephones in one place. Just drop by between Cables LED/LCD Monitors Telephony equipment 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Sorry, early drop- Calculators Mini-towers 3-in-1 devices offs are not possible.) Component parts Pagers Typewriters Computer mouses PDAs UPS units Since 2005, we’ve diverted more Computers Portable CD players VCRs than 1 million pounds of electronics Copiers Portable game players Workstations from landfills. Contact Sean Woodson Digital cameras Printer cartridges Zip drives at 404-377-5571 or sean.woodson@ Digital projectors Printers decaturga.com for more information DVD players Radios Fee required to recycle Electric lawn mowers Remote controls cathode ray tube equip- and last-minute updates, or visit Fax machines Routers ment (exact change only): decaturga.com/electronicsrecycling. Garden equipment Scanners Monitors $5; TVs $10

Paper Shredding Styrofoam This is a great opportunity to ensure that your important personal documents are Recycling disposed of properly. AAA Security Shredding provides secure on-site document • Make sure foam has the “6” shredding, and all shredded documents will be 100 percent recycled. Most docu- symbol on it ment types are acceptable, including bills, invoices, correspondence, canceled • Rinse and separate food service checks, tax records, financial statements, purchase orders, and blueprints and maps. containers from other foam These items cannot be shredded: Cardboard, glass, plastic, magazines, napkins, • No straws, lids, tape or stickers newspapers, paper cups and plates, plastic or spiral-bound notebooks, phone- • No foam peanuts or insulation books, three-ring binders, and trash. material

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Better Together Advisory Board: Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment for LGBT Youth

Statistics from the Human Rights Council’s Star-Crossed by Barbara Dee Jack than Jackie. This picture book is great recent report, Growing Up LGBT in America, Mattie is a twelve year old who’s sorting out for anyone, but particularly families looking indicate there is much work to be done to cre- her newfound crush on Gemma, the girl cast for an excellent introduction to the issues of ate more inclusive and hospitable communi- as Juliet in her school’s production of Romeo gender identity. ties for LGBT-identified youth. According to and Juliet. It all comes to a head when Mattie Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt the report: is cast as Romeo because the boy playing the This nonfiction biography of actress and • 80 percent of LGBT-identified youth are part drops out. A fun midgrade novel. activist Nicole Maines, by Pulitzer prize- harassed at school. Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden winner Amy Ellis Nutt, is not only a fantastic • 73 percent of LGBT youth report that they Fruit by Jaye Robin Brown portrait of an extraordinary young woman are more honest about themselves online When Joanna’s dad’s new marriage moves and her exceptional family, but is also a great than when they are engaging with others in the family from Atlanta to Rome, Georgia, resource for families looking for the voices of the real world. she agrees to “lie low” and not be quite the those negotiating the world of gender iden- • 92 percent of LGBT youth declared that out-and-proud lesbian she had been at her tity questions and issues when they have a they hear and read negative messages about Atlanta high school. But then she starts to fall child in transition. being LGBT at school and from their peers. for Mary Carlson – and maybe Mary’s falling Every Day by David Levithan for Jo too? Author Jaye Robin Brown will be at Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Every day, the character “A” spends their life Little Shop on April 24. (LGBT) youth are twice as likely as their peers as a different person, and they’ve gotten used to say they have been Jack (not Jackie) by Erica Silverman to it over time. Then, one fateful day, A meets physically assaulted, and Holly Hatam Rhiannon, and now they’ll do anything to kicked or shoved. School Big sister Susan is excited to have a new baby get back to her. But, when A does, can Rhi- environments that lack sister, someone to share fun things like dresses annon accept that A will look like a different a sense of belonging and and fairies with. But as Jackie gets older, Susan person every day? This is a modern classic of are riddled with teas- struggles with her sibling identifying more as YA literature, by a giant of the genre. ing and bullying have a significant impact on stu- dents’ ability to learn and emotionally thrive. Since 1996, Gay, Lesbian & Straight Educa- tion Network (GLSEN) has annually spon- sored a Day of Silence on the third Friday of April to generate greater awareness about the horrendous effects that bullying and harass- ment have on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen- der, and questioning students. That’s why the Better Together Advisory Board and Little Shop of Stories are partner- ing this month to present a collection of books that can aid us as we work to create safer and more supportive schools in Decatur. We hope that you will learn more about the history of the Day of Silence and use it as an opportunity to read one of the outstanding books recom- mended here. You can find all of them at Little Shop of Stories, 133 E. Court Square, or online at littleshopofstories.com/shop-online. Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack Charming picture book of a prince who dis- covers his knight in shining armor. Beautiful illustrations.

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ARTS FEST KICKOFF 2019 Arts Festival Poster Unveiling

Thursday, May 2 5:30-7:30 p.m. May is Arts Month Be among the in Decatur. Join the Decatur Arts Alli- first to see it! ance at the Solarium in Oakhurst for the unveiling of the 2019 Decatur Arts Festival Poster. Enjoy an artsy springtime party with drinks, refreshments, and Who’s Who at the live music and take home a copy of the Cemetery poster. This event Come wander through Decatur Cem- is free and open to etery and enjoy springtime in the city. the community. The Self-guided walking tours are available Arts Festival this at the office off Bell Street or at the year is May 25-26. Visitors Center on Clairemont Avenue. Copies of the Follow the numbered signs for a trip Arts Festival pro- through Decatur’s history. Regular gram will be avail- guided tours begin the second Sunday able around town early in May, and a in May. If you would like to learn about schedule preview becoming a cemetery guide, contact can be found in the Cathy Vogel at friendsofdecaturcem- May Focus. [email protected].

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Find the new Welcoming Kelly’s Market to Decatur shop at 308 E. Howard Ave.

Mayor Patti Garrett conducted the Kelly’s Market official ribbon- cutting ceremony in March with owners Sean Crotty and Tauna Jecmen, and general manager Daisy Nagel. The market opened in January and offers a selection of groceries, beer and wine, flowers, and many local prod- ucts. Kelly’s Deli serves sandwiches, soup, breakfast and more.

Splash of Olive Relocates in Celebrate April Book Downtown Decatur Events With Little Splash of Olive has a new home. Kelly’s Market, 308 E. Howard Ave. (across the street Shop of Stories from Kimball House), will be the exclusive Decatur retail location for Splash of Olive, with an opening date planned for early to mid-April. The purveyor of ultra-premium ol- Independent ive oils and barrel-aged traditional condimento balsamic vinegars, which closed in Janu- Bookstore Day ary, is being resurrected by Decatur residents Mimi Williams and Sarah Garvin, who Saturday, April 27 purchased the business in February. Independent Book- Mimi and Sarah look forward to continuing to offer their special “tree to table” ex- store Day is a nation- perience through cooking classes, tastings and seminars on the miracles of this ancient wide salute to indie green nectar. Classes will be offered in a European-style tasting area. Stay tuned via bookstores and all that Splash of Olive’s Facebook page or call Mimi at 404-600-2414. they bring to our com- munities. Little Shop Rescheduled: of Stories will have exclusive book and literary Different TRAINS items only available that day in participating in- die bookstores, as well as snacks, a special story Gallery Presents Ruth time, prizes, and more. Franklin Exhibition Children’s Book Week Opening Reception April 12 April 29-May 5 The one-woman show for Ruth Franklin at Dif- Little Shop of Stories is an official site for this ferent TRAINS Gallery, 432 E. Howard Ave., is the coast-to-coast celebration of children’s litera- artist’s first solo exhibition in more than a decade. ture. Join us all week for interactive story times, It will continue through June 22 at the gallery in author events, and giveaways. Visit littleshop- the Old Depot District, Thursday-Saturday, ofstories.com/events for more information on 11 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment anytime. these events.

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HavenHyggeHouse Offers Community Space for Families

Christine and Jonathan Christensen HavenHyggeHouse owners

avenHyggeHouse, a new com- and other trusted adults surrounding them away and enjoy a cup of free coffee and spon- munity space for families with on a daily basis. taneous conversations. Also, no shoes are children up to three years old, is In creating HavenHyggeHouse, Christine allowed in the main area. Song-Circle-Sing- Hlocated in the ACME building, Christensen, a Danish mother and Doula, Alongs and storytime will be a regular part 533 W. Howard Ave. Ste. B. With a monthly took inspiration from her own culture and of the days at HavenHyggeHouse. The space membership, families can use the space at experiences, and merged them into this will also be used for community potlucks, any time during opening hours. Parents can 2,400-square-foot calm, cozy and safe space. movie nights, parties and any other events follow the development of their child and al- “Hygge” (the Danish word for a cozy/con- serving the community. For more informa- low the children to explore and grow socially, scious/quality way of living) is a big part of tion visit havenhyggehouse.com. while being encouraged by the awareness the atmosphere at HavenHyggeHouse. and attention of the parents, grandparents Adults are encouraged to put their phones

Join Capoeira Decatur Tigers Decatur Capoeira now offers classes for children ages 3-6. The Tiny Capoeira Tigers program is designed to help younger students improve their focus, overcome shyness, and build on their gross and fine motor skills through simplified training. With more focus on the mental and behavioral training in a structured setting, the Little Tigers better adapt to school settings and as a result are able to do better in academics and improve their listening skills. During the 45-minute class, kids work on coordination, balance, attention span, social skills and rhythm through Capoeira games and exercises. Par- ents are welcome to participate with their children in the activities. Classes are held in a safe and friendly environment with safety equipment and musi- cal instruments. For more information or to book a free trial, visit decaturcapo.com or email [email protected].

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Woodlands Garden Is Closed for Construction

Board members and volunteers break ground with Kate McAlpin, Woodlands executive director, in preparation for construction.

Woodlands Garden, an eight-acre public more visible entrance, which will offer bet- that include , Ponce City Mar- forest at the corner of Scott Boulevard and ter access for vehicles of all sizes, including ket, and . Clairemont Avenue, is temporarily closed school buses; an updated ADA-accessible Woodlands Garden will remain closed to visitors for capital campaign construc- path to the visitors center; and new native during construction for visitor safety. For tion. An experienced team of construction pollinator plantings. Atlanta-based Gay more information and the latest construction professionals is leading this project, which Construction Company serves as the general updates, visit woodlandsgarden.org and fol- has been made possible by capital campaign contractor for the project. With more than low Woodlands on social media. contributions. 30 years of experience in urban construction, Local design firm TSW designed the new, Gay Construction has worked with clients

Decatur Farmers Market Opens for the Season Wednesdays, starting April 10 • 4-7 p.m. Saturdays, starting April 13 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Join the Decatur Farmers Market on Wednesday, April 10, for the opening of its main mar- ket season. The Wednesday market will offer locally and organically grown produce and meats alongside fresh bread, cheeses, and artisan foods, all grown and made locally with love. Bring the whole family – there’ll be a kids’ booth with plenty of family-friendly activi- ties as well as live music. On Saturday, April 13, the celebration continues with the re-opening of the regular Satur- day market and a ribbon-cutting ceremony by City Commissioner Kelly Walsh. The celebra- tion includes music provided by the Frank Hamilton Folk School and a free family Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Decatur and the Decatur Business Asso- ciation. Live bunnies from House Bunny Rescue will be on hand for children to see and pet. Visit the market for all your market needs: eggs, veggies, meats, prepared foods, and more. Both markets are located on the lawn of the First Baptist Church, 308 Clairemont Ave., Local Lands is one of many vendors at Decatur with free parking in the church lot and parking deck. Visit cfmatl.org/Decatur for details. Farmers Market

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MONTH MEETINGWilson Mayor Emerita Elizabeth ertzler, and Claire Underwood H author of The High Sheriff of Greene, had a dialogue about growing up separate but unequal in Greensboro, Georgia.

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DBA EASTER EGG HUNT: READY. SET. GO! Salsa on The Decatur Business Association’s Easter Egg Hunt is on Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m., the Square at Decatur First Baptist Church. There are areas set aside for different age groups, so May 4 • 5-9 p.m. even the littlest hunters will enjoy the hunt. Music 2 My Ears Entertainment invites No one leaves empty handed. the Decatur community to the first Salsa on the Square event. The free pre-Cinco de Mayo bash will include salsa lessons provided by Latin dance legend Mambo Mario Diaz and music by DJ Jeremy Lane. Everyone is invited, whether you are a professional dancer, a beginner who wants to learn salsa dance, or just want to enjoy good mu- sic and outdoor fun. Latin dance is a diverse activity, where people of all ages and backgrounds meet and engage.The event will be held rain or shine. Salsa on the Square is sponsored by Que Pasa En Atlanta, the Decatur Busi- ness Association, and Decatur Tourism. Proceeds will benefit the Decatur Arts Alliance. For more information about Salsa on the Square, visit Music 2 My Ears Entertainment Facebook page or contact Portia Kirkland, portiakirk- [email protected] or 678-485-5434, or Tyrone Clemmons, tyroneclem- [email protected].

DBA PRESENTS FREE CONCERTS IN MAY Meeting Decatur Business Association is pleased and proud to present lunch- time Blue Sky Concerts on Wednesdays at noon, and Concerts on the Reminder Square on Saturday evenings at 7:30. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, stop in at one of Decatur’s fine restaurants for a delicious lunch or din- ner to go, and we’ll see you at the bandstand. April 23 Location TBD Blue Sky Concerts Concerts on the Square 5:15 p.m. Networking Reception May 1 & 15 May 4, 11, 18, & 25 6 p.m. Program Check for details and updates at Check the May issue of the Decatur Focus for a lineup of performers, decaturdba.com or go to decaturdba.com and click “events.”

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Farm to School Spring Sodzin: Songwriting from a Native American Perspective Dine-Out Monday, April 15 • 7 p.m. April 24 • 5-9 p.m. Maclean Auditorium at Agnes Scott College

at at a participating restaurant on Spring Dine-Out night and Agnes Scott College welcomes Lyla June Johnston to present “Sodizin: a portion of total sales will go to the Wylde Center’s Decatur Songwriting from a Native American Perspective.” Lyla June is a poet, Farm-to-School Program. All proceeds support DF2S activi- musician, human ecologist, public speaker and community organizer Eties, including Decatur High School summer internships, of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. school grants, conference scholarships, and taste tests. For more in- She blends her undergraduate studies in human ecology at Stanford formation, visit wyldecenter.org/decatur-farm-to-school-dine-out. University, her graduate work in Native American Pedagogy at the Participating restaurants: University of New Mexico, and the Arepa Mia Raging Burrito indigenous worldview endowed by Butter and Cream Sapori di Napoli her family and community to inform Calle Latina Scout her perspectives and solutions. Chai Pani Son of a Bear Johnston’s dynamic, multi-genre Farm Burger Steinbeck’s performance and speech style have Kimball House Taiyo Ramen invigorated and inspired audiences Leon’s Full Service The Imperial across the globe toward personal, Mellow Mushroom The Marley House collective and ecological healing. Mojo’s Pizzeria Twain’s Brewpub Her messages focus on Indigenous My Parents’ Basement Universal Joint rights, supporting youth, inter- Oakhurst Market Wahoo! Grill cultural healing, historical trauma and traditional land stewardship practices. Her internationally ac- Lyla June Johnson claimed performances and speeches Craft Savvy Market are conveyed through the media of prayer, hip-hop, poetry, acoustic music and speech. Sat., April 13 • noon-5 p.m. The event is free and open to the community, but reserved tickets Decatur Recreation Center are needed. Tickets are available at LylaJuneASC.brownpapertickets. Craft Savvy Market celebrates local hand- com. The performance will be held in Maclean Auditorium, on the made artists through a free one-day craft second floor of Presser Hall (located on McDonough Street, across market experience and ongoing DIY craft from Public Safety and the parking deck). For more information, call classes. For more information, visit 404-471-6049, or email [email protected]. craftsavvymarket.com.

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Oakhurst Jazz Nights Spring Concert Series Thursdays in April • 7-9 p.m.

The community is invited to hear live jazz every Thursday on the lawn of the Old Scottish Rite Hospital (Solarium), 321 W. Hill St. in Oakhurst. Bring your blankets (no lawn chairs, please). The concerts are free. This is a rain or shine event – in case of rain, the concert will move inside the Solarium. For a front-row view of the concert, candlelit bistro tables are available for reservation. Each table seats up to four and comes complete with chairs, table covers, and a custom candle-lit centerpiece. Reservations are $25 per table, per night. For more information, visit oakhurstjazznights.com or email [email protected]. Elderly and mo- bility-restricted attendees will be accommodated. Oakhurst Jazz Nights is produced by the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association with funding from the annual Oakhurst Wine Crawl. Jazz Nights Lineup April 4 The Laura Coyle and Trey Wright Duo featuring Mace Hibbard April 11 eileen Howard featuring some Disney tunes April 18 Diane Durrett and Soul Suga Band April 25 Matt Wauchope Trio

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APRIL 2019 • Decatur Focus | 17 C&A-2col-ad-focus.indd 1 5/14/14 4:47 PM Decatur events Decatur Events School News it’s a Date to Stay up late! Make It Up! Improv Show Lutheran Church of the ll Decatur residents, and everybody else, too, are invited Fundraiser Messiah Easter Egg Hunt to walk in the Decatur Lantern Parade on the evening of May 7 • 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20 • 10 a.m., 465 Clairemont Ave. Friday, May 15. This is one of those “the-more-the-merrier” Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St. events, so plan now to participate and be a part of helping The Lutheran Church of the Messiah’s annual Easter Egg Hunt fea- A tures a front lawn covered with goodie-filled eggs. Keep an eye out for to make this lantern parade memorable. Decatur Makers and Eddie’s the special golden ones. The event also includes face painting, a spe- Make your own lantern at home or Attic are partnering to host cial puppet show, a cakewalk, and crafts. There will be a special sec- come to a lantern-making workshop Make It Up!, an Improv Show tion for three year olds and younger. The hunt is completely free, and where supplies and guidance are provid- Fundraiser. The community will be held indoors if the weather is bad. Bags are provided, or you ed. Find out where and when by visiting is invited to enjoy a night of can bring your own basket. For more information, call 404-373-1682 decaturlanternparade.com. laughs, prizes and surprises, all or email [email protected]. To participate, line up at Color Wheel to support Decatur’s inventive Studio at 508 E. Howard Ave. after 8 p.m. nonprofit. The parade steps off at 9 p.m. led by The Doors open at 6 p.m. for drinks, food and fun. Get scanned with Black Sheep Marching Ensemble and pa- Decatur Makers’ DIY full body 3D scanner, check out projects like Decatur Rotary Luau for rade guru Chantelle Rytter. The parade a DIY electric guitar, play one-of-a-kind maker-made games – even Literacy Auction Fundraiser will wend its way to the community try your hand at a make-and-take project of your own. Then enjoy a bandstand in front of the Old Court- show of local Atlanta improv talent, including Decaturites Madison May 2 • 6-9 p.m. house on the square. Hatfield, Suzanne Elbon and Lew Lefton. You can also bid on an -ar DeKalb History Center at the Old Courthouse on the Square The parade is sponsored by Color ray of prizes at the silent auction. Wheel Studio, Decatur Arts Alliance, Proceeds from this annual spring Tickets are available at EddiesAttic.com. For more information Decatur Education Foundation, and auction will benefit the Decatur about the show and your local makerspace, visit decaturmakers.org. the Decatur Development Authority. Rotary Foundation, which awards grants to local community projects that focus on either literacy or at- risk youth. Tickets are $50 and include food and drink. For informa- tion or to purchase tickets, email [email protected]. Sponsored by: The Dewoskin Law Firm, Jason Conn @ 5th 3rd Mortgage, Cartridge World, Williams Teusink, and Origin Title and Escrow. Your neighbor and intown real estate specialist. Giving you NEW Summer League Recreational Swim Team!! Whether you are buying or selling — or simply exploring your options — call me to the time and be sure you are positioned for success in attention you today’s changing market. deserve

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Decatur Lantern Parade Friday, May 10 • 9 p.m. | Downtown Decatur

Celebrate the arts and the start of summer tend a lantern-making workshop where Visit decaturlanternparade.com for with the Decatur Lantern Parade. Gather at supplies and guidance are provided. Sign more information and lantern-making Color Wheel Studio, 508 E. Howard Ave., up for all sorts of lantern-making work- resources. after 8 p.m., then parade to the downtown shops – lantern hats, illuminated parasols, The event is co-sponsored by the square along with the Black Sheep March- globe lanterns, and more – hosted by Ch- Decatur Arts Alliance, Color Wheel Stu- ing Ensemble. antelle Rytter at Color Wheel Studio in the dio, Decatur Education Foundation, and Make your own lantern at home or at- two weeks preceding the parade. the Downtown Development Authority.

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Wylde Center Garden Tour to A Slam Dunk for Mental Health Feature 13 Properties Recovery Saturday, May 4 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 27 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, May 5 • noon-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Playoffs and Championship)

Come experience the talent and imaginations of gardeners during the The DeKalb Criminal Justice Treatment Coalition invites the com- annual Wylde Garden Tour. The 13 gardens are grouped in clusters munity to the second annual Full Court Press Basketball Tournament from north Decatur to East Lake and Reynoldstown in Atlanta. and mental health awareness event at Decatur Recreation Center, 231 During the tour, attendees will see a large terraced garden that’s Sycamore St. The tournament will feature teams of law enforcement, only three years old but looks like it’s been there for 40 years, a wood- legal entities, and first responders in and around DeKalb County. land arboretum, a garden dedicated to wildlife, a front yard trans- Proceeds from the tournament will fund programs and services formed into a flower-lover’s paradise, a backyard oasis complete with for participants in the DeKalb County Misdemeanor Mental Health a garden folly, and much more. Court (MMHC) and DeKalb Criminal Justice Treatment Coalition Tickets are $15 for Wylde Center members, $20 for nonmembers in (DCJTC). Tickets are $5 for ages 12 and older, $3 for children, and advance and $25 the day of the tour. Tickets are good for both days. free for children 3 and under. They may be purchased at the door. For tickets and information, visit wyldecenter.org/wylde-garden-tour. Sponsorships and vendor booths are available. For more information visit dekalbcountyfullcourtpress.com.

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DHS Seniors Named PAGE Star Students ecatur High School seniors ment. To obtain the STAR nomination, Gillian McClennen and high school seniors must have the Maxime Tirouvanziam highest score on a single test date on Dhave been named 2019 the three-part SAT and be in the top PAGE Star Students. The announce- 10 percent or top 10 students of their ment was made by Timothy Martin class based on grade point average. of the Decatur Rotary Club, the local STAR begins each year in participat- sponsor of the DeKalb County STAR ing high schools throughout Georgia program. Gillian selected Julie Semo- when the STAR student is named and nes as PAGE Star teacher and Maxime chooses a STAR teacher to share in selected Cassandra Black as PAGE this recognition. The students and Star teacher. their teachers are honored by their The PAGE Student Teacher schools and receive special recognition Achievement Recognition (STAR) in their communities from more than program, in its 56th year, is spon- Cassandra Black (STAR teacher) Julie Semones (STAR teacher) 165 statewide civic organizations and sored by the Professional Associa- and STAR student Maxime R. and STAR student Gillian L. businesses that serve as local sponsors tion of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Tirouvanziam McClennen of the STAR program. Students then Foundation, the Georgia Chamber of compete for school system titles, and Commerce and the Georgia Department of honored more than 24,000 students and the those winners compete for region honors. Education. teachers they have selected as having had the Region winners compete for the honor of be- Since its inception, the STAR program has most influence on their academic achieve- ing named State PAGE Star Student.

Third Annual Joe’s Benefit Saturday, April 20 • 7 p.m. Color Wheel Art Studio, 508 E. Howard Ave. Your neighbor and The community is invited to the third intown real estate specialist. annual Joe’s Benefit Whether you are buying or selling — or at Color Wheel Art simply exploring your options — call me to Studio. Tickets are be sure you are positioned for success in $55 and include food, today’s changing market. drinks, and music by The Clairemont House Band. Ad- • More than 230 homes sold in vanced ticket purchases also guarantee a T-shirt. To purchase yours, City of Decatur since 2009 visit decatureducationfoundation.org/joesbenefit. This event is for • More than 500 homes sold adults age 21 and up. overall since 2009 Joe’s Benefit is your opportunity to support adolescent mental health and addiction resources for Decatur students. Now in its third • Top Ten Agent in Metro year, the fundraiser honors the life of DHS graduate Joe Bodine (Class Atlanta: 2012, 2013, 2014, of 2015). Since its founding, Joe’s Fund, established by the Decatur 2015, 2016, 2017 Education Foundation, has raised more than $70,000, which has funded the creation and operation of the Decatur Student Center, Mental Health First Aid training for teachers and staff, a peer mentor from the Georgia Council for Substance Abuse, and a Pathways to Life ChipWallaceRealEstate.com Georgia therapist to provide additional counseling support and to fo- [email protected] cus efforts on substance abuse prevention. 678.429.9731 Visit decatureducationfoundation.org/joe for more information.

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Agnes Scott Students Travel the World ast month, more than 310 first-year students at Agnes Scott College came together on campus for a send-off celebration. These students – the Llargest class of first-years in the history of Agnes Scott – began their 10-day global Journeys trips the fol- lowing day. Journeys is part of each student’s SUMMIT experience at Agnes Scott College. SUMMIT is Agnes Scott’s innovative leadership and global learning experi- ence, infused into the curriculum for every student. As part of their SUMMIT experience, each first-year student travels abroad or in the United States during the spring semester. Each Journeys trip focuses on a particu- lar area of study. Students continue to focus on leader- ship and global learning in their sophomore, junior and senior years. For more information on the Journeys program and the 2019 global locations, visit agnesscott.edu/global- learning/first-year-global-learning/journeys.html.

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Decatur Active Living recently honored retired City of Decatur employee Willie Shoemake for 40 plus years of service for officiating youth basketball, youth base- ball, adult basketball and adult softball.

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Wyatt Hartle and his good friend, Judy Moore, posed for photos before attend- ing the Valentine’s Dance on Feb. 8 at the Decatur’s Youth Platform teens recently squared off on the court Decatur Recreation Center. Wyatt is a stu- against Decatur Public Safety. Both Police and Fire Departments dent at Glennwood Elementary and Judy is fielded players. a student at Clairemont Elementary.

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