Announcement January 22, 2003

Back to minutes and announcements archive

This eNews from Morningside is sponsored by Morningside Lenox Park Association and is being sent to 753 households right now!

MORNINGSIDE CHOSEN FOR FREE ASO CONCERT
Morningside is one of 4 neighborhoods chosen to host a free concert by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Mon. Feb.3, 7p.m. at Morningside Presbyterian Church.  The informal concert will last about an hour and would be an ideal way to give OLDER children as well as adults an opportunity to hear some of the finest musicians in the nation.  Call Daniel Cherrix, 404-347-9362. No reservations necessary.

PUT YOUR MARK ON THE PARK
Playground at Sidney Marcus Park Update: Various Committees have been working for months to organize improvements to our neighborhood park.  The payoff is around the corner: a new playscape, improved drainage, new walkways, etc. are coming soon.  Successful fundraising allows us to begin construction soon -- but we need your help to finish the job.  Thus, we¹d like for you to contribute, in two different ways:

1. Let us hear from you.  On Sunday, Jan. 26th, representatives will be in the Park to discuss plans and share ideas.  The timing is 2- 4pm, with a rain date of Feb. 2nd.  If you can¹t attend, please share your thoughts with our steering committee ­ Dawn Davis ­ 404 870-0932 Barry Berlin ­ 404 892-0223 Margo Dixon ­ 404 872-9183 Adrienne Maxim ­ 404 875-4971 Christa Martin ­ 404 875-4971 Rick Flynn ­ 404 892-3377

2. Buy a Brick, a Bench, a Picnic Table -- We are initiating the last phase of fundraising.  To date, over $20,000 cash has been raised, and construction assistance worth $8-10,000 has been committed.  Now, we are asking the Park¹s neighbors to contribute as follows: … Bricks, to acknowledge your children, grandchildren, etc. $75/brick.  … Benches (4 needed), with plaques to acknowledge the donor. Approx. $700 per bench. … Picnic Tables (4 needed), with plaques to acknowledge the donor. approx. $1000 per table.

For more info, to make a contribution, or to affirm acknowledgements, contact Barry Berlin at 404 892-0223, or bberlin@atlantictrustco.com.

2002 END OF YEAR MSP SUMMARY
For most months during 2002, the total number of crimes was not unusually high. What was unusual was the number of burglaries during the year.

Jan. and early Feb. were the beginning of this trend. An arrest in early Feb. did decrease the rate of burglaries in Feb. and March.

The rate increased again in April and remained high until Nov.  More burglaries occurred in July than at any other time. An arrest made in early Sept. put a dent in this crime wave and a third arrest in late Oct. seems to have capped the rash of burglaries.

In fact, we usually expect to see a rise in burglary during the holidays but the number of these incidents remained low throughout Nov. and Dec.  However we must remain vigilant.

Again, call 911 to report a crime or any suspicious activity.  Then let us know. Also if you are experiencing difficulties with the 911 system or your police response, let us know. Sometimes we can help to improve the service by working through the Zone and MSP.

Haven't joined yet?  Email Joelle Spain at wegimont@bellsouth.net

Email Address Changes
This time of year, MLPA sees more changes than usual in the email database, with deletion of neighbors who have moved away and addition of new members.  Please bear with us as we attempt to make the database current.  If you received this email announcement and you have previously notified us that you wish to receive it no longer, we apologize.

Back to minutes and announcements archive