FROM CITY HALL NEWSTHE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE ESTATES • AVONDALE ESTATES, GEORGIA NEWSLETTER 327 May-June 2013 4th of July in Avondale Estates 8 Annual Fishing Derby 12 Art-B-Que Festival 13 Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Dog Parade The City would like to thank everyone who joined us for another memorable 19 Easter Egg Hunt and Dog Parade celebration at Lake Avondale! It truly was another beautiful day in Avondale Estates! More on the Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Dog Parade Pages 4-5 DocUpcoming Seminars Talks at DeKalb Medical Latest Treatment for Knee Pain Tuesday, May 7, 6:00–7:00 p.m. DeKalb Medical eatre, North Decatur campus Join Je Traub, M.D., a DeKalb Medical orthopedic surgeon, as he talks about the latest advances in knee replacements and the treatment of knee conditions and pain. People wishing to take a tour of the Joint Solutions Center should meet in the theatre at 5 p.m. Natural Childbirth as a Safe Option ursday, June 20th, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Dr. Bobbie Bailey Tower Auditorium, North Decatur campus Hear from doctors, doulas, labor and delivery nurses, and neonatal assessment nurses about natural, safe deliveries. is program includes Richard a tour of the maternity area. Dual Knee Replacement For a referral to a DeKalb Medical physician or to reserve your space for these free seminars, please call 404.501.WELL. Light refreshments will be served. 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Caryl Albarran, Code Enforcement Officer 678.905.4842 • [email protected] www.kda-communications.com May-June 2013 Avondale Estates H News from City Hall Page 3 H Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Dog Parade Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Dog Parade Saturday, March 30th The City is appreciative of all the contributions made by our residents, volunteers, participants, sponsors and City associates to make the Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Dog Parade so memorable for everyone who attended. A special thank you to the following: Dog Parade Judges: • Neighborhood Watch • Jim Stacy, Pallookaville • PAWS Atlanta • Martha McDermott, Resident and Ad • Pets Playhouse Hoc Dog Park Committee Chairman • RRISA • Kathy Akopov, PAWS Atlanta • Second Life Special thank you to: • Taj Ma Hound • Kahle Davis, Event Technology Team • Tara Paul, Avondale Pattillo, UMC • Connie Bryans • The Museum School • Carol Gray • The Parents’ Co-op • Lynn Thompson • Wag-A-Lot • Luke Simpson Barbeque Easter Egg Hunt Winners: • Lesley Smith Dog Parade Winners: • Peg Wyse Best Costume • Avondale Estates Police Department • First Prize: • Keri Stevens, City Planner & Owner: John Gaul Community Development Officer Dog: Chrissy & Marty • Karen Holmes, Admin. Asst. • Second Prize: • Juliette Owens, City Clerk Owner: the Green Family (Emerson, • Charles Stewart, Public Works Eric and Ridgely Fisk Green) • Shawn Luttery, Public Works Dog: Pugsley • and the many other volunteers... Most Spirited Participants / Sponsors: • First Prize: • Academy Theater Owner: Justine Ferreina • Ahimsa House Dog: Klondike • Avon Garden Club 2 and Under • Second Prize: • Avondale Estates Business Association • Lindsay Nardone Owner: Brenda Shugart • Avondale Estates Community Club • Nora Herzog Dog: Curly Sue • Max Klopotic • Avondale Estates Garden Club Best Owner/Dog Duo 3-4 Years • Avondale Estates Men’s Club • First Prize: • Keegan Shaw • Avondale Estates Swim Team Owner: Jim & Susan Williams-Rogers • Oxley Briggs • Avondale Estates Swim and Dog: Nicole Tennis Club • Sarah Abraham • Second Prize: • Avondale Estates Sunday Ride 5-7 Years Owner: Melissa O’Shields • Hayleigh Nunes • Avondale Veterinary Hospital Dog: Beautiful “Bao” Bridges • Boy Scout Troop 6 • Sofie Pliska Best Behaved • Corina’s Corner • Emily Berryman • Dearborn Animal Hospital 8-10 Years • First Prize: • Ed’s Pet Sitting • Jackson Gault Owner: Anthony Donato • Hula Hoop Fun with Lisa Shaw • Indiya Reid Dog: Sydney • Inman Park Petworks • Megan Fletcher • Second Prize: • Jabula Dog Academy Owner: Alan Dion and Joni Zeccola • Machete Man Dog: Bailey Page 4 Avondale Estates H News from City Hall May-June 2013 Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Dog Parade H Special thanks to Troop Leader Sean Fahey and Boy Scout Troops #6 for hiding the eggs and assisting the Community Club: • Collin Graver • Graham Schunk • Michael Twerpy • Harry Cole • Aiden Eegan • Cullen Fahey • Taylor Whitcomb • Marc Bramlett • Ian Schunk • Graham Owen • Davis Cook • Ethan Mast • Calvin Chase • Jerry Hudspeth • Yuri Zarus May-June 2013 Avondale Estates H News from City Hall Page 5 H Avondale Estates City News & Information May is Historic Preservation Month May is Historic Preservation Month The DeKalb History Center has an They have a number search engines on their and preservation and Main Street organi- abundance of resources about Avondale Es- website and invite visitors to research at the zations, both large and small, will take the tates including, but not limited to, the Mar- facility. There are a number of archivists on time to celebrate history and historic places. ion Reinhardt Collection (former resident), site who can assist you. For both facilities, This year’s theme is “See! Save! Celebrate!” Ben S. Forkner (former resident) Collection, check their websites for hours and direc- The City of Avondale Estates will be recog- 1924 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, city di- tions. nizing National Preservation Month with a rectories beginning in the later 1800s, mid- Take some time this month to appreci- proclamation from the Board of Mayor and century photographs by Avondale Estates ate the Avondale Estates and its history. Commissioners. Take time to enjoy all the resident Guy Hayes and an interesting jail DeKalb History Center amazing resources in our community from docket that shows Martin Luther King pass- 101 East Court Square the Tudor Village, the unique architecture to ing through in the early 1960’s, to name a Decatur GA our parks, all which contribute to our town, few.