FireBoard Site Syndication http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:40:15 -0500 FireBoard 1.0.5RC2 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/components/com_fireboard/template/dorona_brown/images/english/emoticons/rss.gif http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla FireBoard Site Syndication http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,11/id,1965/#1965 The next edition of the Our West End Newsletter is coming out this weekend!!!!!!!! The weather will be perfect for distributing and telling your neighbors to come out to the National Night Out Events happening at the Wrens Nest on Tuesday. To cut down on printing costs, only on streets with active distributors will the newsletter be delivered door-to-door. With that said, does anyone won't to distribute on their street or do you want to verify that there is an active distributor on your street??? Please let me know A.S.A.P. We want to get all the newsletters delivered this weekend. Brent Brewer Publisher, Our West End Newsletter Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:04:37 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,16/id,1961/#1961 Hi! I still cannot believe this but some people who used to live on our street left their dog behind. They moved out about two weeks ago and left tons of thrash on the curb plus their dog. She is a sweet , very pretty (reddish brown color with white head in reddish brown spots and white paws), 8-9 month old pit. We really would like to find her a new home. She seems to be scared of people and very confused but has been warming up in the last two days. She is really good with other dogs as she loves playing with Sonic (our dog). I was trying to take a picture of her this morning but she just couldn't sit still. I am sure that she would make a great pet so please let me know if anybody is interested in taking her in. Please ask your friends and family!!! I really do not want to turn her into a shelter and her chances of survival are really low then!!!! Thanks for your help, Ewelina Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:10:10 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,16/id,1957/#1957 Hey I found a little black dog--about my dog's size--in my backyard. He's not neutered and keeping trying to make "time" with my spayed girl dog. Anyone know whose dog it is? He's come around all day today. Let me know. He won't come close to me enough to grab him, but he sure likes Kola! She keeps nipping at him--she isn't that sort of girl!http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs001.ash2/33408_725697045367_22623248_39486994_8302336_n.jpg Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:39:54 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1955/#1955 Thanks Vonda for posting the previous info about our upcoming Centennial Celebration! West End people, your neighboring-hood hopes to see you out and about this weekend! Event info is below... -------- Westview is excited to be celebrating our centennial on Saturday, June 26th! 100 years ago William J. Davis purchased the Westwood Park property from the Ontario Land Company for $100,000. He renamed the property "West End Park", and hired Solon Zachery Ruff, the civil engineer and landscape expert responsible for Ansley Park, to lay out the plans for his new residence park neighborhood. (Read more about Westview's history...) Today Westview is a vibrant (and affordable) intown Atlanta neighborhood! Come spend a day with us and get to know one of Atlanta's last hidden gems. Information about the day's events: Location Join the Westview Community Organization at KIPP STRIVE Academy for music, art, and food as part of Westview's Centennial Celebration! KIPP STRIVE is located in the historic J.C. Harris school building at 1444 Lucile Avenue, 30310. Please note: The BeltLine 5K run starts at Rose Circle Park and ends at KIPP STRIVE Academy. Time 9:30 - 11:00: BeltLine 5K 10:30 - 11:00: Ribbon-cutting 11:00 - 11:30: Ceremonies 11:30 - 4:00: Grill-Off, Artist Market, Music, and More... BeltLine 5K and Trail Grand Opening Celebrate the opening of the new BeltLine trail in Southwest Atlanta as we run, jog and walk through Historic West End and Westview. This is a free race sponsored by the BeltLine! There is no cost to register! Complete your free registration online by visiting www.active.com (search for "BeltLine" to find the race) and selecting the "No T-Shirt" option. OPTIONAL DONATION: Those who wish to make the optional $20 donation as part of their registration will receive an event t-shirt on race day! You can also download the 5K registration form and mail it to: The BeltLine Partnership 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 910 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 The race starts at Rose Circle Park (765 Peeples Street, 30310) and finishes at KIPP STRIVE Academy (1444 Lucile Ave, 30310). Registration begins at 8:30am. The race ends about a mile from start. There are periodic shuttles for transportation back to the race start. Music In The Pocket will perform old school RnB immediately following the BeltLine ceremony. Then come boogie down to the best in deep house and soul on the lawn at KIPP STRIVE with DJs Ramon Rawsoul (House in the Park - www.ramonrawsoul.com), Ryze (Imported Underground), and Drew (Drew's House)! Grill-Off Attendees: Are you ready to sample a taste of Westview? Get your "passport" and taste what our grill masters have created! The "passport" will allow you to sample the different foods. Once you have tasted all the different categories submit your vote for "the best of...". The suggested donation to participate in the Grill-Off taste is $5, although you are always welcome to donate more! You can go ahead and reserve your "passport" via PayPal at www.westviewatlanta.com/centennial and pick it up at will-call on the day of the event. (This is an ideal solution for BeltLine 5k runners/walkers who don't want to carry cash!) Grill Masters: Are you the master of the grill? Come out and prove it in the Westview Grill-Off! Entries in the Grill-Off are free! Individuals, organizations, and restaurants are all allowed to participate. Please download our Grill-Off form and email us at info@westviewatlanta.com. Art/Vendors Between eating and dancing browse our artist/vendor market! Atlanta Printmakers Studio (APS) was founded in 2005 to promote the fine art of printmaking by offering access to a well-equipped studio and diverse educational programs that foster the development of printmaking as a vibrant and progressive art form. Atlanta Printmakers Studio will be selling t-shitrs, bookmarks, cards, and prints, and even give demonstrations of various printmaking techniques! More information at www.atlantaprintmakersstudio.org. Stacie's D'Lights candle creations range from strawberry cake look alikes and martini glasses to plain scented candles. More information at www.staciesdlights.com. Stephanie Anderson will bring joy to the young (and perhaps old?) by drawing fun paintings on faces. Jaia Robinson , an Art Major from Clark Atlanta University, uses texture, form and color as key ingredients when creating her work. Come see what this artist has to show! Natural Element Organic Soaps was founded in 1995 to give people a natural, chemical free alternative to detoxify and cleanse their body. Explore their soap and scrub products made of such enticing scents as rosemary, chamomile, and apricot seed oil. More information at www.naturalelementorganicsoaps.com. Vendors: If you are interested in participating in our artist/vendor market please download our vendor form and email us at info@westviewatlanta.com . This is our first year hosting the market so the application fee is only $10! We'll supply you with a 10x10 space. You bring the tent, table, and other displays. Space is limited, so don't wait! Games There will be fun games (with prizes) for the kids on the lawn! Then let your children be awed by Akbar Imhotep and Peter Hart: Storyteller/Puppeteer As part of Art on the BeltLine Akbar Imhotep, The Story Messenger, will be performing. Akbar has worked with Vagabond Marionettes and was a puppeteer for four years at the Center for Puppetry Arts before being inspired to storytell without puppets by the Xperimental Puppet Theatre. Since then he has been traveling the Southeast with his suitcase filled with puppets and props. Read more about Akbar Imhotep at www.akbarstories.com. Marionette Puppet Show Peter Hart will be performing short variety marionette puppet shows throughout the day. His shows are very popular and have been seen at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival, Smyrna Jonquil Fesitival, and other family events throughout the South. The shows will be free admission and presented in "street performer" style with a "Tip Hat" available for gratuities. There will also be opportunity for parents to take free photos of their children posing with puppets from the show using their cell phone or digital cameras. Read more about Peter Hart at www.atlantapuppet.com. Sponsors/Partners The Westview Centennial Celebration could not happen without the generous donations from: - Westview Community Organization - Atlanta BeltLine - KIPP STRIVE Academy - Rashad Taylor (State Representative, House District 55) - Kroger - Coca-Cola - Cleta Winslow (Atlanta City Council, District 4) - C.T. Martin (Atlanta City Council, District 10) - Graham Balch (Candidate for Georgia State Senate, District 39) - House In The Park/Ramon Rawsoul More Information www.westviewatlanta.com/centennial Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:30:35 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1947/#1954 The library is meeting on 6/28th to review Anne Tyler's book Noah Compass. I will send you the link to WENDchat Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:17:56 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1949/#1949 Hi neighbors, The Westview Centennial Celebration is just three weeks away! This year we are doing a lot more activities to celebrate our 100 year anniversary as a neighborhood! We are partnering with the Beltline to have a 5K run/walk in the morning, we will have a ceremony where neighbors will speak about the neighborhood, a "grill-off" featuring local businesses and neighbors, and three phenomenal house DJs spinning the entire afternoon including our own neighbor Drew of Drew's house. The entire day will take place at KIPP STRIVE Academy located on Lucile Avenue. Don't you LOVE living in this neighborhood! But to make this happen, we need YOU! Every year neighbors pitch in to make the cookout a success, and this year is no different. So, how can you help? In three ways: 1) Donate money or items! No amount of $$ is too small. Having monetary donations will allow us to buy the items we need. If not, please see the list below and decide what you can bring. Please contact Scott at scottsingsbari@aol.com if you want to drop of items. Cash Donations (checks can be made out to "Westivew Community Organization") or donate through paypal on the neighborhood website: http://www.westviewatlanta.com/ Hot Dogs Chips Bottled Water Cans of soda wash tubs (temporary, to fill up with ice) 2) Help with planning! As you can imagine, it takes a lot of work to make this happen. If planning something like this is your thing we need your help! If you are interested in helping here please shoot me an email: agabriel1908@yahoo.com. 3) Spread the word! Let your neighbors know about the event, and encourage them to come out. Feel free to print the attached flier. Thanks for all your efforts! - Ayana http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/images/fbfiles/files/2010.pdf Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:53:21 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,22/id,1940/#1944 I heard about West Fest on 90.1 WABE (National Public Radio) too. They were talking about things to do in Atlanta this weekend with Lois Reitzes and West Fest was one of three events mentioned. Couldn't have picked a better weekend to have this on. Saturday's high is going to be 77 degrees! This is not only going to be great for West End residents, but hopefully the businesses too with the festival crowd. Fri, 07 May 2010 08:36:26 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,18/id,1941/#1942 I have to say, I am a little bit upset about this. I told APD about this place by in November. I dont know what they did but it was quiet until about month ago, when John and Robert noticed activity. I emailed the major he got someone right on it. But they said they only saw people shooting a video. So they did nothing. They kept it on the radar and was planning a bust this weekend but the shooting came first. Bumper more bad press. Wed, 05 May 2010 01:11:29 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1938/#1938 It is a good possibilty. We are going speak on this in the next WEND meeting. Check out links and come prepared to ask questions? Buckhead http://www.buckheadcid.com/ Perimeter http://www.perimetercid.org GA Law on CID http://www.sgrlaw.com/resources/briefings/bond_practice/452/ Gwinett CID http://www.sgrlaw.com/resources/briefings/bond_practice/452/ AJC article http://www.ajc.com ews/gwinnett/lilburn-betting-cid-will-339059.html Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:45:15 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1919/#1929 Dear Corbu, Thanks for your helpful input on the trash dumping. We are having a dumpster and a person witha bulldozer doing the clean-up this Sat. We hope it stays clean! Scott & Olga Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:09:17 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1928/#1928 Hello All, Great news the City of Atlanta Watershed Department has just confirmed (literally 5 minutes ago) that they can do the workshop in the park. For all those who are interested, the Friends of the West End Park, has planned an EARTH DAY WORK DAY, FUN DAY and LEARNING DAY in the West End park on Saturday April 17, 2010. It will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Workshop will start at 11:00a.m. The Cost is $40.00 per Barrel. It includes a copy of a powerpoint presentation, a brochure, a 55-gallon white barrel and painting supplies to paint the barrel. The barrels will be available to take with you. If anyone else is interested please let me know so that I can relay that to the City. OF COURSE Everyone is also invited to volunteer: Activities planned: Park Cleanup, Installing Two Wooden Benches, Installing a mini-garden, Mulching trees and mulching the playground. Activities for Children: Planting in the Garden, Assembling and Painting Garden Markers. Face Painting, and a visit from our Local Fire Station. The Fire station will be speaking about fire safety, passing out smoke-alarms and scheduling appointment for those who will need help installing them in their homes.(Scheduled for 10:00 a.m.) I look forward to seeing many of you in the Park at our 2nd Annual EARTH DAY Event. Jamila Norman Co-Chair (W/Vomara Velez) Friends of the West End Park 493 Atwood St SW(my House) Atlanta, Georgia 300310 404-693-1742 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:36:21 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1926/#1926 There is another tire clean up in the neighborhood. Well it’s not in the neighborhood, it is at Turner field blue lot on the 24 of April from 9am to 1pm. John will take 1 load of tires from the neighborhood if you call him and let him know when the tires are. 404 456 4118. His truck holds about 40 tires. I have reserved 3 spaces so jump on it. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:54:36 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1921/#1921 Check out this guy. He will be at Space this Saturday. He is also play free for us at the festival. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106233759413979 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:33:07 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,11/id,1920/#1920 Hey, I just got around to posting pictures for the 2nd Annual Spring Egg Hunt in the West End Park. To view pictures go to: http://friendsofthewestendparkatl.wordpress.com. Enjoy, Yomara Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:02:47 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,12/id,1918/#1918 Hi guys! I'm searching salvage yards and trash bins for a Clawfoot tub, French doors and a Craftsman front door. If you see some on the street, or know anyone doing a renovation tossing these- please let me know. 404-414-3289 Thanks! Nia Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:15:51 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,20/id,1917/#1917 Friends of the West End Park & WEND invites you to our 2nd Annual Spring Egg Hunt (April 3-this Saturday). Don't MISS it! Please bring your fabulous little toddlers and beautiful children. For more information: http://friendsofthewestendparkatl.wordpress.com/ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:58:30 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1903/#1904 John Pavlin and I will be roaming the neighborhood with a van and trailer, collecting tires for Cleta's Tire Round-Up, starting at 9 AM. Afterward, I'll head over to Rose Circle and help plant trees. If anyone has tires around their yard or perhaps in a vacant house nearby, please move them to the sidewalk and post a reply here with the address, and we'll get them. Better yet, show up and help us sling tires. Many hands make for faster work! If we get a few replies, I'll buy a bunch of hot Krispy Kremes and we'll trade you a fresh doughnut for and old tire. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:34:37 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1901/#1901 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/images/fbfiles/images/oldhousefair.jpg Folks, the Decatur Old House Fair (http://www.decaturoldhousefair.com/) is coming up on March 6th. Last year it was a lot of fun, plus admission is only $10. Last year's fair gave me a ton of ideas and saved me a lot of money on the Wren's Nest restoration project. I learned about working with contractors, historic landscapes, window repair, and on and on. In short -- definitely recommend you check it out if you've got an old house. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:00:53 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1895/#1895 West Enders! Looking for flexible childcare in your home or an occasional sitter for a night out? I am an experienced nanny and daycare worker, and former West End resident looking for additional opportunities in Atlanta. I work primarily with toddlers and infants, but I'm open to any age. Currently I am working 8 - 16 hours/week with two Morningside families with a 5 month old, an 8 month old and a 2 1/2 year old. I enjoy facilitating learning and exploration by young children. I rise to the challenge of meeting children where they are and constructively redirecting inappropriate behavior. I try to respectfully communicate with children as thoughtful, capable individuals- carefully explaining reasons for things. I have excellent references both in Atlanta and from my recent experiences doing childcare for a wonderful high energy toddler on whose parent's organic farm I was apprenticing, as well as a progressive daycare in small town Ohio where I went to school. I'd be happy to discuss in detail the rest of my experience working with children. I'd love to hear about your children and what kind of childcare you're looking for. Contact: 864 237 1548 Elizabeth Maynard Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:36:05 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1892/#1892 It possible. See the below blog from creative loafing blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/tag/rashad-taylor/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:11:04 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1433/#1887 Try Bell Roofing, or Findlay Roofing. My partner just bought a house, knowing it needed a new roof. These are suggestions from people she knows. They seemed pretty knowledgable when they came out for estimates. We're still in the estimate phase. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:09:28 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1881/#1886 This sounds like a great mom-and-pop business. As soon as I test it out, I'll let people know! Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:19:21 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1877/#1885 Could you pm me that info too? We are very interested! Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:07:13 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1116/#1879 here is great article about Obama's presidency. http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/31234647/obamas_big_sellout/print Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:39:48 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1873/#1873 Our local library will host a “Low Impact Activities” & “Aerobics” The classes will held for 6 weeks starting Februry 6th. Please see flyer http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/images/fbfiles/files/Exercising_20your_20New_20Years_20Resolution_20to_20be_20Healthy_1_.pdf Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:37:17 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1872/#1872 What’s New with Office 2007 “Microsoft Office 2007 has a completely different interface from previous versions.” · Learn how to share your files with Office 2003 users · How to navigate the ribbon · …and More. Presented by Jackie Kiaddii Consultant & Coach of Probiz Technology Monday, February 8, 2010 6:00 PM West End Branch Library A part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System 525 Peeples Street SW 404-752-8740 404-752-8740 All Programs Are Free And Open To The Public Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:27:25 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,12/id,1859/#1866 Is this still available? Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:59:28 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1863/#1863 Just making sure you all know about the ALFI sale, http://www.atlantalocalfood.org/events.htm Please share this with others. Important: ***If you know of fruit trees in SW neighborhoods, I want to make you aware of Concrete Jungle, http://www.concrete-jungle.org/?page_id=2 Check out the map and food donation program they have. Please Please distribute to everyone and anyone interested and supporting the local urban agriculture movement. This important resource and service must be shared and utilized!! Help by posting the link to your websites and newsletters. Would love to see the SW represented here… Robby Astrove, M.Ed Program Coordinator Trees Atlanta 225 Chester Ave Atlanta, GA 30316 404.522.4097 (office) * 404-681-4909 (fax) 404.681.4901 (direct line) www.treesatlanta.org/Education.aspx Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:41:24 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1862/#1862 Any Recommendations on a good HVAC repair person? Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:08:23 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1860/#1860 Happy Holidays West End & Friends!!! I hope you enjoyed the day w/ your family and friends! As the year comes to a close, please consider making a donation to Friends of the West End Park. It is tax-deductible and will help us continue our wonderful work. Donations can be written to: Friends of the West End Park Mail to: Yomara Velez 501 Pulliam Street SW Suite 344 Atlanta GA 30312 Our accomplishments this past year…to see pictures of the year in review go to: http://friendsofthewestendparkatl.wordpress.com/2009/12/26/2009-year-in-review-happy-holidays/ -We created an initial plan for the park and held monthly park clean-ups (and monthly meetings) -We made improvements to our park-painted the water fountain and after some pressure the City fixed the fountain, we also painted the the tennis courts (walls)! We mulched our trees and the playground! We planted new trees! -Beth held weekly jump rope classes (Saturday Mornings-10am) and in the Fall added an Abs Class! -We hosted an Earth Day Celebration + involved children in planting a mini-gardenWe hosted our 1st EGG HUNT/Spring Celebration and Fall Fest! Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:19:13 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,11/id,1858/#1858 CLICK on link to see pictures: http://friendsofthewestendparkatl.wordpress.com/2009/12/23/handmade-holidays-in-the-west-end/ :-D Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:49:07 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,11/id,1851/#1857 Hey neighbors, Thanks so MUCH to those of you who came by to support! For those of you who couldn't make it, I've posted pictures on blog. It was an awesome event and we will organize another one soon so you'll have a chance to come! Debbie took these lovely pictures: www.friendsofthewestendparkatl.wordpress.com. Enjoy, Yomara Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:37:09 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1855/#1855 Flu Vaccine Drive Seasonal Flu and H1N1 Vaccines Thursday, December 17, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Join Us to Receive the Seasonal Flu Shot or the H1N1 Vaccination given by the Neighborhood Union Health Center $25 charge for the seasonal flu vaccine; the H1N1 vaccine is free. Please note that Medicare and Medicaid are accepted for the seasonal flu vaccine. Open to All Ages and Open to the Public Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System West End Branch 525 Peeples Street, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30310 404.752.8740 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:32:25 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,18/id,1854/#1854 Hi Guys: Just found out that a neighbor was robbed at gunpoint last night around 10pm. This happened at the corner of Greenwich and Hopkins Street. The victim owns a Escalade and told my neighbor (who told me) that the two thieves approached him on foot. My neighbor was unable to give a description of the two but he made a reference to the guys in the house near the corner of Oak & Hopkins St. It’s the holidays be careful! Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:24:56 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,13/id,7/limit,8/limitstart,48/#1850 [video type=youtube]tXt4JgnOxic[/video] I hadn't seen this video posted anywhere yet on this forum, but the BeltLine produced a video featuring our new mural and a lot of our neighbors. Wahoo! I wish I could make the groundbreaking tomorrow -- hope all goes well! Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:14:21 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,22/id,328/limit,8/limitstart,32/#1847 We had our second tour of homes and festival meeting yesterday. We have really good ideas like a porch nite and a dog parade. We still need volunteers to head the following committee: 1) Finance committee - this person will send out invoices to sponsors, make sure the amount is collected and oversee expenses. We need volunteers for all committees 1) Volunteer committee. These people on this committee will set up the concert, sit in homes during tour, collect money at booths, work the festival and parade. To be a part of this committee email Jeriynl@bellsouth.net 2) Entertainment committee These people will select the entertainment for concert and festival To be a part of this committee email rlthomp2002@yahoo.com 3) Sponsorship committee these people will call on business entities to donate money to tour email Vkhenry@bellsouth.net to be on this committee. 4) Grant writing. self explanatory. I am absolutely sure I am missing a committee but tell me what you want to do and I will place you somewhere. If you want to help in the planning process, you can do that as well or maybe you just want to suggest a company to solicit donations. Just let me know. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:50:36 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,18/id,1846/#1846 Looks like we're taking down crime in NPU-T, one case at a time. Great job WEND & John Pavlin. http://www.ajc.com ews/atlanta/police-west-end-gambling-212942.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:10:43 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,18/id,1845/#1845 It's that time of year when the criminals try to take the items you worked so hard to get. Attached is an electronic registration form. Use this form to register your flat screen, computer etc with the police. It increases your chance of having your item return to your. Just follow the directions on the form. http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/images/fbfiles/files/Electronic_Registration_Form-f39f73f27ad5f5df778ffee371a87556.pdf Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:34:40 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1842/#1842 This year the West Side is going celebrate the holidays in style. We are having events all day with West End, West Merchants, and West View, starting with a 5k run/walk and ending with a night at the Hammonds House Museum. We ask only for two things: 1) People to invite their friends so that they can see the west side in all its glory. 2) Donation of time, food or money. If you can do any of these please call the person in charge of that event. Events 1) 5k Walk/Run to benefit KIPP Stive Academy. This events starts at 9:30am To participate or help contact Scott Shepherd 404 277 5970 2) Beltline Ground Breaking Phase II. This event starts at 12pm. To participate or help contact Patrick Berry 404 755 1255 3) Westview Holiday Party @ firehouse 17. This event will start right after the ground breaking event. To participate or help contact Ayanna Gabriel 404 345 3209 4) West End Cocktail Party @ The Hammonds House from 7pm-11pm. This is a pot luck Hor d'Oeuvres. In lieu of a dish a small donation is asked. To participate or help please contact Carl Ness 404 755 2000 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:25:53 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,18/id,1832/#1838 Thanks John! Last Tuesday during the rain, a tree fell and hit their house/power line. I called Ga Power and they confirmed that no one is supposed to be in that house and that there is no service at that address. I told them that they have light, Ga Power said they will be out to cut their power at the street. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:40:15 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1836/#1837 Maestro left description of his band on my hd: K.C. Maestro is the world's first Vocalinist, a term he coined a few years ago to describe a person who sings and plays violin both alternately, and in combination, with new methods of playing. Neo-classical fusion is the genre of music he created, which encompasses elements of blues, jazz, Latin music, and soul music, heavily laden with classical themes, and usually with the driving rhythms of hip-hop. Realizing that he needed a group to fully express his new music, Maestro created his first segment of a three-part mega-band, Vivaldi Staccato, in January of 2008. The band consists of violins, voices, ethnic and set drums, a bass, and a saxophone. Uniquely, most of the musicians in the band are multi-instrumented, and this is incorporated into shows as we see the band switch instruments amongst themselves mid-song, often coinciding with transitions in the music. Maestro believes that music comes from the body of the people assembled, not just the band. It is this principle, combined with the band, that makes Vivaldi Staccato a new, but ever expanding phenomenon. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:55:30 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,18/id,1309/#1834 An apartment was burglarized on saturday the 14th of november. The couple left the place and the neighbor heard a young lady/girl knock on the apartment of the victim and the neighbors door. She asked for someone that never lived in the building. About 20 minutes later the neighbor heard some noise in the stairwell and thought it was a tenent that was going upstairs. Low and behold that was the low lives breaking into the door with a crowbar and stealing a flat screen and computer. The property is at the corner of Queen and Oglethorpe. If anyone saw anything please contact police or me at 404 456 4118. Be on the look out for a champagne crown vic or mercury grand marquis. The vehicle was seen at the scene of another burglary on Lucille in the westview community. There is a car that I know of that is on lucille ave that I believe is the vehicle. I have more info as to why I know that it is the car. Always call the cops if someone comes to you home and asks for someone that doesn't live there and if someone is cutting through backs of houses or side yards. This is how these parasites operate. This is how they can see if you have flatscreens and computers also. Always call and always get license plate numbers of suspicious cars. The holidays are comming and when you shop at the mall they will be looking to shop in own homes. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:54:37 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,12/id,1829/#1829 AC Armor provides high quality air conditioning security enclosures and peace of mind for homes and businesses. We can help you to protect your investments by securing them with any Armor products starting at $199. For additional information, please visit our website www.acarmor.net and/or contact us at 877.90.ARMOR (27667). http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/images/fbfiles/images/Armor_II.jpg Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:44:17 -0600 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1826/limit,8/limitstart,8/#1826 The Rose Circle Community Garden is sponsoring our Second Annual Jack-O-Lantern Contest There are two prize categories: Adults and children Deadline for Submissions - Midnight October 31, 2009 Contest Rules: 1. Carve your jack-o-lantern. 2. Take a photo of it. If you don't have a camera, we will take the picture for you. 3. Send or bring the photo to us by midnight, October 31. Email to rosecirclegarden@gmail.com or to debbie.zimmerman@gmail.com 4. Call Debbie at (706) 351-4098 if you have questions. Prizes: Gift certificates for locally owned businesses. The number of prizes will depend on the number of contest entries. http://rosecirclecommunitygarden.wikispaces.com/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:20:21 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,16/id,1802/#1825 You are funny. When can a persons see the newest addition to West End? Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:29:38 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1814/limit,8/limitstart,8/#1823 AAArgh You Reeddy? I am! 675 Queen St - THIS FRIDAY - Oct 30th. Halloween eve. 6pm for the kiddies, 9pm for the adults. DJ Kai Alcé (the best dj in Atlanta, 'matter fact - the whole east coast (shhh!)) Good Music. Good Times. Food. Candy. Laughter. Because the House Party is the FUNdamental Community Organization! http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/images/fbfiles/files/bear.pdf Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:11:06 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1808/#1812 I think the TAD beltline is geared towards any homeowner but I am not sure because my brain is fried today but you can look. www.beltline.org. Also, I think NSP program might help you to find a home but it won’t be a fixer upper. But the cost would be low. I hope I can welcome you to West End as a homeowner, but if not welcome anyway. We love to meet people who are interested in our community. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:20:34 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1799/#1811 Yup, it is open to everyone. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:16:16 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,16/id,1796/#1810 The cat was there in the morning, but when I went to check on her about 10am she was gone. Haven't seen her since. At least she got a dry porch and a good meal out of the ordeal. I'm hoping she is at home now since I haven't seen her again. Thanks for the Humane Society info. Might need to do that next time. David Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:24:08 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1801/#1801 Beltline Tree planting October 24th Ready for more trees y’all? Trees Atlanta will replace the trees stolen from White Street and plant additional streets We will be planting in the West End (on White Street where trees were stolen) and in Westview (Lucile St) on October 24th 9am-noon. Trees Atlanta and Westview/West End volunteers will plant trees along the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum on Lucile Ave and White Street from 9:00 AM to 12:00pm on October 24th, 2009. Volunteers Needed to plant trees The trees will provide shade, slow traffic, and add beauty to the neighborhood. • Volunteers will meet at the Kipp Strive School, 1444 Lucile Ave at 9am. Please dress for work and bring water. Trees Atlanta will provide training, tools, and gloves. I would love to have a great West End turn out and volunteers are needed. Last time we volunteer we all received beautiful t-shirt. If you would like to volunteer please email me. Thanks everyone! Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:50:56 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1800/#1800 West End Remembers Community Day October 17th Please join Atlanta Beltline, Inc., Councilmember Cleta Winslow (District 4), the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs and artist Malaika Favorite in painting the mural during the West End Remembers Community Day on Saturday October 17th, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The mural is located on White Street on the Lawton Street Bridge underpass (the closest street address is 1070 White Street). Painting will take place from 9:00 am until noon. Participants will then walk to Gordon-White Park and at 12:30pm there will be a short program to thank all of the volunteers and Councilmember Winslow will treat the crowd to live music and food! The fun lasts until 4:00pm. See attached flyer for more information If you would like to volunteer please call Dorian at 404-558-8237 – blackberry Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:49:21 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1798/#1798 Thanks to the Friends of West End Park, West End is going see our first Autumn and Eve's Harvest. Check out the flyer. Looks like it is going to be a fun time in the park. http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/images/fbfiles/files/Autumn_20Fest_20Flyer_1_.pdf Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:36:45 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1797/#1797 There is a meet and greet/discussion tonight with our school board rep, Khaatim S. El, tonight at 6:30 PM (it will go no later than 8 PM.) He hopes to have a chat with parents/future parents/concerned citizens about the future of our local schools with the hopes that we can work together to help things improve. He is also up for re-election, so this is a good chance to voice your concerns and ask questions. Children are welcome - they can play in my son's room - and food will be provided. He's also bringing reading kits. My address is 647 Grady Pl. I hope to see some of you there! Mary Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:13:56 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,18/id,1793/#1793 Hi all, About two weeks ago, a group of people moved into a rental house at 1152 Eggleston Street. It was clear right away that they weren't related and a few neighbors called Vonda about it possibly being a rooming house. Vonda contacted code enforcement who visited a few times but has failed to cite them. A few more neighbors went over there, including our own code enforcement committee head Arvis (spelling correct?)to talk to them. It is a group of homeless veterans with mental health and substance abuse problems that were put there by a new (founded in 2008) "nonprofit" Veterans Empowerment Organization of Georgia (http://www.veteransempowerment.org). When I talked to the man, Franz Fortune who runs the operation, he told me that the men need an address to collect veterans benefits and that they can't do that if homeless. He also said their various mental and substance abuse problems made them like "sheep". For the past two weeks there have been minor disturbances at the house, people yelling on the porch either late at night or predawn, people walking up and down the street lost looking and many random people going in and out of the house and we have tried to convince them that this was not the place for them, to no avail. Friday, October 9 at about 4:30 in the afternoon, I heard a man screaming outside. I went out to check, as did a few other neightbors. One of the 1152 residents was on the curb, screaming and weeping that another man inside the house had attacked him with a saw and that he was scared and he needed us to call the police. He was bleeding. I did and three police cars and an ambulance showed up. The culprit? The alcoholic housefather that was in charge of the men. He was arrested. I spoke with VEO again and pointed out that despite their assurances that there wouldn't be any problems they was indeed a very large problem. They don't plan on moving. We need support!!! A phone call to Franz Fortune (678-663-9349) and Darnell Cross (678-499-5689) letting them know that saw this mess doesn't work in West End would be much appreciated. Be aware: both men will try to glorify their mission and make you seem like you are a baaaaaaad person for not wanting to "help" veterans. I told them that I love dogs but I don't want an animal shelter next door and I like kids but I don't want to live next to a day care center (especially if the dogs or kids are swinging saws!!!) Thanks!!! Susan 1151 Eggleston Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:46:03 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,12/id,1792/#1792 Due to a misunderstanding, I have a prehung Masonite brand "Endurance Steel" for sale. It was painted red on the outside, but can easily be repainted. It is 36x80 and a left-hand swing. I have pics but it won't let me add them. View them in the email I sent to wendchat@yahoogroups.com Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:05:48 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,24/id,1778/#1778 Greetings Neighbors! I hope this finds you all well. It's that time again! :)) I look forward to seeing you all, as well as any new neighbors you will bring to our meeting tomorrow (September 9th at 7PM. 1191 Donnelly Ave 30310, Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club behind Krogers). I'm sure you've been out recruiting, because I know this is the way of the informed connected community I live in. Attached is the Sept. Agenda for tomorrow, Bylaws, and two Ordinances. I do have the bylaws in a Word doc format if you can not open a PDF file. (Thank you Scott) Print, review and bring them with you. There will be limited copies available, mostly for seniors and those without a computer. We have much to discuss. Many neighborhood and city updates, and we vote on Bylaws.Be prepared to start and end on time. Tuesday, September 15th is BeltLine Night at the Braves Game versus the Mets at Turner Field. Thanks to the generosity of Turner Broadcasting, I will have tickets to give out.Woo-hoo!!! Yes- each of you will obtain a ticket and I will give many to NPUT associations to distribute within their communities. On another note.... Neighbors, these past few weeks have been very hard. As we work to ensure our Bylaws are up to date, restructure our committees and prepare for Mayoral forums- we had a tragedy. Many of you have heard of the heart breaking death of one of our Spelman students. The news had left me speechless, and frankly....feeling a bit defeated. However, I was encouraged and reminded by Graham Jackson- "This is a call for ACTION"... Please work and pray with me (and our leadership team) as we work to redevelop and implement Public Safety plans. As we rebuild our Public Safety team within NPU-T, I am asking each of the neighborhoods to identify at least 1 representative to join this team. Please note, while I highly encourage you to be apart of the neighborhood association in which you reside, you do not have to belong to one in order to serve within NPU-T. Community, be encouraged! Know that we are working to help deter and prevent crime. We NEED your support to make each of our neighborhoods safer. Attend our meetings, provide positive input and most importantly, serve within our communities! See you tomorrow :) and invite a friend to come out and get their Braves tickets! -- Best Regards, Nia Knowles, NPU-T Chair 404-414-3289 www.nputatlanta.org “Dedicated to building on our strengths in clean, safe neighborhoods.” Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:23:11 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,11/id,1770/#1770 Hi Everyone, We finally picked our movie. It is Mall call here is a clip of it. WEND is asking you to pick your friends and donate at least $2.00. This money will be given to the Wren's Nest. Our your can bring your own blanket and your own refreshmentshttp://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/paulblartmallcop/index.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:44:19 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,17/id,1763/#1767 Its about time! I witnessed a shooting while I was driving on Mcdaniel on Saturday. I tried to be a good citizen can call 911...of course I was put on hold Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:24:30 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1766/#1766 Just wanted to let you know that I'll be playing with my trio at Smith's Olde Bar on this Wed, 9pm sharp. There is a $10 cover. The address is below if you need to Google for directions but it is on the corner of Piedmont and Monroe right arcross the street from Ansley Mall. I'm only playing for 40 minutes from 9-9:40 because I'm opening the show for another guitarist from Texas named Mike Zito 2/Wed - Smith's Olde Bar - 9pm sharp - 1578 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30324 (404)875-1522 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:36:17 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,18/id,1759/#1760 Thanks Lain. I think I am moving to NPU C. Does anyone know where that is? Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:37:26 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,11/id,1758/#1758 The Merchant's of West End are having and Evening on the Lawn. Join the Merchant at the Wren's Nest Thursday August 27th between 6-8 pm. http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/images/fbfiles/files/SpRING_20FLING_2009_1_.pdf Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:15:26 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,20/id,1757/#1757 Hi, Hope everyone is having a lovely day! This is a reminder Friends of the West End Park will be meeting tomorrow Wednesday, August 18th from 7-8pm. The meeting will end promptly at 8pm. We will meet on my porch (1080 Oak Street). AGENDA: -Intros -Clean-ups -Fundraising Update -Fall Fest + NPU-T's fall 'urban farming' conference -Meeting Adjourned I hope to see you tomorrow! Yomara More info: www.friendsofthewestendparkatl.wordpress.com http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/images/fbfiles/images/6456_105456728739_611343739_2206407_3259775_n.jpg Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:15:12 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,11/id,1749/#1749 Hello Everyone, There will be a public safety meeting this coming Tuesday Where: West End Library Time: 7pm Date: August 18th Host: John Pavlin, public safety chair The agenda will follow in the up coming days. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:53:34 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,18/id,1748/#1748 I think we need him here in Atlanta. Thanks Mark for sending this to me. SHERIFF JOE IS AT IT AGAIN! You all remember Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona , who painted the jail cells pink and made the inmates wear pink prison garb. Well.......... SHERIFF JOE IS AT IT AGAIN! Oh, there's MUCH more to know about Sheriff Joe! Maricopa County was spending approx. $18 million dollars a year on stray animals, like cats and dogs. Sheriff Joe offered to take the department over, and the County Supervisors said okay. The animal shelters are now all staffed and operated by prisoners. They feed and care for the strays. Every animal in his care is taken out and walked twice daily. He now has prisoners who are experts in animal nutrition and behavior. They give great classes for anyone who'd like to adopt an animal. He has literally taken stray dogs off the street, given them to the care of prisoners, and had them place in dog shows. The best part? His budget for the entire department is now under $3 million. Teresa and I adopted a Weimaraner from a Maricopa County shelter two years ago. He was neutered, and current on all shots, in great health, and even had a microchip inserted the day we got him. Cost us $78. The prisoners get the benefit of about $0.28 an hour for working, but most would work for free, just to be out of their cells for the day. Most of his budget is for utilities, building maintenance, etc. He pays the prisoners out of the fees collected for adopted animals. I have long wondered when the rest of the country would take a look at the way he runs the jail system, and copy some of his ideas. He has a huge farm, donated to the county years ago, where inmates can work, and they grow most of their own fresh vegetables and food, doing all the work and harvesting by hand. He has a pretty good sized hog farm, which provides meat, and fertilizer. It fertilizes the Christmas tree nursery, where prisoners work, and you can buy a living Christmas tree for $6 - $8 for the Holidays, and plant it later. We have six trees in our yard from the Prison. Yup, he was reelected last year with 83% of the vote. Now he's in trouble with the ACLU again. He painted all his buses and vehicles with a mural, that has a special hotline phone number painted on it, where you can call and report suspected illegal aliens. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement wasn't doing enough in his eyes, so he had 40 deputies trained specifically for enforcing immigration laws, started up his hotline, and bought 4 new buses just for hauling folks back to the border. He's kind of a 'Git-R Dun' kind of Sheriff. TO THOSE OF YOU NOT FAMILIAR WITH JOE ARPAIO HE IS THE MARICOPA ARIZONA COUNTY SHERIFF AND HE KEEPS GETTING ELECTED OVER AND OVER THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY: Sheriff Joe Arpaio (In Arizona ) who created the ' Tent City Jail': He has jail meals down to 40 cents a serving and charges the inmates for them. He stopped smoking and porno magazines in the jails. Took away their weights Cut off all but 'G' movies. He started chain gangs so the inmates could do free work on county and city projects. Then He Started Chain Gangs For Women So He Wouldn't Get Sued For Discrimination. He took away cable TV Until he found out there was A Federal Court Order that Required Cable TV For Jails So He Hooked Up The Cable TV Again Only Let In The Disney Channel And The Weather Channel. When asked why the weather channel He Replied, So They Will Know How Hot It's Gonna Be While They Are Working ON My Chain Gangs. He Cut Off Coffee Since It Has Zero Nutritional Value. When the inmates complained, he told them, 'This Isn't The Ritz/Carlton......If You Don't Like It, Don't Come Back.' More On The Arizona Sheriff: With Temperatures Being Even Hotter Than Usual In Phoenix (116 Degrees Just Set A New Record), the Associated Press Reports: About 2,000 Inmates Living In A Barbed-Wire-Surrounded Tent Encampment At The Maricopa County Jail Have Been Given Permission To Strip Down To Their Government-Issued Pink Boxer Shorts. On Wednesday, hundreds of men wearing boxers were either curled up on their bunk beds or chatted in the tents, which reached 138 Degrees Inside The Week Before. Many Were Also Swathed In Wet, Pink Towels As Sweat Collected On Their Chests And Dripped Down To Their PINK SOCKS. 'It Feels Like We Are In A Furnace,' Said James Zanzot, An Inmate Who Has Lived In The TENTS for 1 year. 'It's Inhumane.' Joe Arpaio, the tough-guy sheriff who created the tent city and long ago started making his prisoners wear pink, and eat bologna sandwiches, is not one bit sympathetic. He said Wednesday that he told all of the inmates: 'It's 120 Degrees In Iraq And Our Soldiers Are Living In Tents Too, And They Have To Wear Full Battle Gear, But They Didn't Commit Any Crimes,So Shut Your Mouths!' Way To Go, Sheriff! Maybe if all prisons were like this one there would be a lot less crime and/or repeat offenders. Criminals should be punished for their crimes - not live in luxury until it's time for their parole, only to go out and commit another crime so they can get back in to live on taxpayers money and enjoy things taxpayers can't afford to have for themselves. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:07:55 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,16/id,1747/#1747 Dog owners must find alternative means of confining pets Residents who chain or tether dogs to fixed objects while they are unattended must find an alternative means of restraining their pets beginning September 4, 2009. In March, the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to ban the practice of chaining or tethering dogs. District 2, At-Large Commissioner Robb Pitts sponsored the resolution. The introduction of the amendment attracted dozens of animal advocates who supported the ban. According to the Humane Society, “A dog kept chained in one spot for hours, days, months or even years suffers immense psychological damage. An otherwise friendly and docile dog, when kept continuously chained, becomes neurotic unhappy, anxious and often aggressive.” Additionally, the Humane Society warns that tethering is dangerous to dogs because they become targets for other animals, humans and biting insects. Tethers can become entangled with other objects, which can choke or strangle dogs. Tethers can also cause dogs necks to become raw and covered with sores because of poorly fitted collars along with the animal straining against the collar in constant attempts to escape Collars can also become embedded in a dog’s neck without proper care and fitting. Under the amended ordinance, dogs cannot be tethered to a fixed object unless held by an attendant or by the owner. Options for properly restraining dogs include dog runs, mesh fencing and chain link fences. Chain link fences are stronger and more durable; however, residents of cities and unincorporated areas within Fulton are urged to check with their local governments for any required fencing permits and homeowners associations to determine the appropriate types of fencing before purchasing fencing or fence construction supplies. For additional suggestions or supplies, owners should visit their local hardware or home improvement stores. Additionally, Barking Hound Village , the County’s Animal Services provider, has instructions for constructing appropriate fencing. Call 404-794-0358 or visit www.bhvf.org. For more information on the dog-tethering ban in Fulton County , contact the Department of Environment and Community Development’s Code Enforcement Division at 404-612-2723. ### Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:30:43 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,20/id,35/limit,8/limitstart,16/#1745 Hi Everyone, Toby is having another clean up and she wants to see you there. When August 15th Where: Wren's Nest Time: 8am Why: It is our neighborhood yard sale time. We have to look GOOODDD. Also dont for get to sign up with Percy to have your address on the yard sale map. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:48:43 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,15/id,1718/#1743 OMG! I was in Kroger the other day and one of the attendants asked me if I needed help to take the goceries to the car. I thought I would fall out. Also a big shout out to Kroger for donating to our National Night Out. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:22:23 -0500 http://atlantawestend.com/myjoomla/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,97/func,view/catid,19/id,1742/#1742 8/05/2009 W.E.N.D. COMMUNITY YARD SALE THIS IS THE SECOND NOTICE that again this year the West End Neighborhood Development Association is sponsoring the community yard sale on August 22 & 23, 2009. The time for the sale on August 22nd is from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and on August 23rd from 12 noon – 5:00 pm. Each participating family or business will sell their items at their individual homes or establishments. Every family in the West End is invited to participate by selling whatever items you have to sell. Last year we had about 20 families participate. So far this year we have 14 families signed up. I would like to sign up a total of from 20-25 families. This could also be an opportunity to work with good friends to partner with or to collect additional items for sale at your Yard Sale. Advertisement regarding the sale will be published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution and on Craig’s List with a street map. Signs will also be posted to direct potential shoppers to the WEND Community Yard Sale. August 22 and 23 are fast approaching. So, if you did not send me an email or talk to me at the August 4th WEND meeting please let me hear from you about your plans to participate in the community yard sale. Please contact me by email or telephone and provide your name, address, phone number, and intent to participate. Also, if you know of any of your neighbors that would like to participate, please share this information with them. My email address is jackson_percy@hotmail.com My phone number is (404) 207-2032. Email response is preferred. Let’s make this event a success! Percy Jackson (404) 207-2032 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:07:41 -0500