Atlanta Gas Light Update

Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) representatives attended the MANA community meeting last week. They distributed information about the project [similar to the information they asked MANA to distribute last September] and noted that the Wood Trail Lane worksite is wrapping things up. True to their word...

Atlanta Gas Light site on Wood Trail Lane: most equipment is now gone.

Several audience members asked about repairs to North Decatur Road--will plates be removed, will the road be repaved? AGL representative Zach said N. Decatur Road areas affected by AGL's work will be "repaved by Christmas" and asked neighbors to call the hotline at 404-584-3039 if they have concerns about AGL's work on particular stretch of road.

View of work site on the other side of the creek (behind above view).

ICS United Nations Day [Nov 2]

via ICS...

Join the International Community School for UN Day on November 2!

Please join the International Community School in celebrating the rich diversity of culture and traditions in our student body and faculty at our annual UN Day event on November 2nd.  Watch the "Parade of Nations", where our children show their pride in their heritage and dress in the traditional costumes of their home countries, followed by a themed Assembly with song, poetry, and a reading of the declaration of UN Day.

The parade will depart from ICS at 9:15 a.m. and loop through the Medlock neighborhood, with the assembly beginning at 9:45 a.m. Please join other friends of ICS at †9 a.m. in our Library and Media Center for coffee and light refreshments, and be there to greet the children as they enter the Cafetorium for the assembly.

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Update: photos of the parade

DeKalb County bans smoking in public parks, playgrounds, ATM lines

Per WSBTV,

"On Tuesday, the county commission approved a plan to ban smoking at playgrounds, parks and public service lines such as lines for ATMs....The current smoking ban goes into effect on Wednesday."

For full text of the amendment, including definitions of common areas, outdoor recreational public place, playground, and service line see Amendment to the DeKalb County Clean Indoor Air Ordinance. The ban covers "inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, e-cigarette, oral smoking device, or pipe, or any other lighted or heated tobacco intended for inhalation, in any manner or any form."

Update: AJC's coverage.

Scarecrows at North DeKalb Mall [through Nov. 5]

Photo and announcement courtesy
of North DeKalb Mall's Marketing Manager.

"Take one plain scarecrow plus lots of imagination to equal a spectacular scarecrow display at North DeKalb Mall. The display is brought to you by the art department of select DeKalb County Schools. Come out and enjoy the artistic display by the students from the DeKalb County School District.

Scarecrows included are “Candy”, Uncle Sam, Pirate,
Madea, FrankenJaguar, ScareOwl, Lion Vampire and Michael Jackson!

You can see them all at North DeKalb Mall now until November 5th at regular mall hours."

Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry collection [Oct 28]

 

Click to enlarge.

Kids' Corner: happenings at our elementary schools

+  Kilometer Kid 1 Mile Mid-Week Fun Run

Wednesday, October 24th, 5:30 - 6:00: Coordinated with the International Community School, the Atlanta Track Club is organizing a 1-mile run for kids ages 7-12. Registration ended on October 2, but please come and cheer the runners on! Also, please be mindful of traffic in the area between Medlock Park and Medlock Elementary/ICS school grounds.

+  International Community School's Student Service Project

Ongoing: Fifth graders are collecting and boxing up donated toiletries for homeless individuals and people living with AIDS. You may drop off travel-size toiletry donations at the office. 

+ Laurel Ridge Elementary's Fall Festival

Saturday, November 3rd, 11am to 3pm: Vendors, food, fun!

+  International Community School's United Nations Day Parade

Friday, November 5, 10am:  Students will dress to represent many nations; the route begins at ICS and loops through Medlock Rd., Lancelot Dr., Scott Circle, Desmond Rd. Gaylemont Circle and back to ICS. 

MANA Community Meeting [Oct 22]

AGENDA

As usual, meeting takes place at the North Decatur Presbyterian Church, 811 Medlock Rd.

7pm: Welcome and acknowledgement of new and current MANA volunteers

• Emily Mann- Volunteer Coordinator
• Theresa Same and Hans Williams will be Co-Chairs of Zoning
• Kathryn Firago and Deb Wilson will work on Senior issues
• Kris Kane will remain as - Welcome Kit Chair
• Tanya Myers will be Schools Liaison
• Pat Camp will remain as - Newsletter Advertising Coordinator
• Stephanie Ruffin will remain as - Newsletter Editor
• Cathy Quinones will remain as - Website Editor
• Casey Boudreau as Parks and Greenspace chair
• Charles Forrest will work with Lynn Ganim of Legislative issues
• Larry Diehl continues to serve as our Community Council Representative

7:15 pm: Aging in Place Village Concept: (30 min)
Karl Williams and/or Amy Tsu, from DeKalb’s Office of Senior Affairs

• review of  concept to see if the neighborhood wants to pursue this grant.
• the Aging in Place Village may include a yearly membership that provides services such as discounts or assistance with service information and repairs, home health care, transportation access, social and educational activities
• this is a concept in progress so questions and suggestions are requested.

7:45 pm: Atlanta Gas Light (15 min)
Zachary Smith, with Eastside Pipeline Project overview and questions

8 pm: Committee Reports

• Treasurer/Membership: Judy (5 min)
• Volunteer Coordinator: Emily (5 min)
• Neighborhood Watch (5 min)
• Schools (5 min)
• Zoning (20 min)

Elections:
President: Bev Monroe
Vice President: Lynn Ganim
Secretary: still need a volunteer!
Treasurer: Judy Perras