Ken Magas Website 704 877 7151 ken@kenmagas.com
Diana Watson Social Co-Chair 704 996 9776 dianawatson3@gmail.com
Sarah Bradley Social Media 704 491 3760 sarah@bluefeathermedia.com
Kristan Magas Park & Recreation Liaison 704 488 0051 kdm2201@gmail.com
Andrew Woodruff Zoning & Real Estate Committee 704 953 5994 rawoodruff@carolina.rr.com
Russell Crandall Traffic Czar & Tree Committee Chair 704 894 2283 russellcrandall@yahoo.com
Ruffin Pearce Legal Chair & Zoning Committee 704 905 0505 wrpearcejr@gmail.com
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Eric Davis Zoning Committee 704 776 3013 ericadavis0123@yahoo.com
Julian T. Peterson Business Liaison 704 340 2529 Julian@advancedhomescapes.com
Beth Haenni Vice President 704 332 7992 beth.haenni@gmail.com
Monte Ritchey President 980 722 0922 monteritchey@gmail.com
Suzanne Henry Social Committee 614 746 9506 foleysuzanne@hotmail.com
Paul Shipley Treasurer 704 651 5897 shipley_paul@msn.com
Jenny Holman Secretary & Membership Chair 704 906 3334 jennyholman@mac.com
Melanie Sizemore Zoning & Real Estate Committee 704 375 3244 msizemore@realindex.com
Dana Inge Crime Czarina kayak1010@hotmail.com
Kris Solow Beautification 704 806 4456 ksolow@carolina.rr.com
Chip Jetton Social Co-Chair 704 608 1661 cjetton@cchrealtors.com Janet Karner Membership janetk@caro.net 2
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J O I N THE E C A I’ve always hated crowds. I like deserts, prisons, and monasteries. I’ve discovered, too, that there are fewer idiots at 3000 meters above sea level than down below. – Jean Giono
✤ If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to. – Dorothy Parker
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Independence Park adoption at one year Kristan Magus Thank you to all those that have helped with the park adoption program over the last year. The Parks and Rec staff has been very appreciative of our efforts. So far we’ve picked up LOTS of trash, mulched numerous trees and beds, trimmed bushes, limbed trees, weeded, planted trees and bulbs and watered. Most of what we do would not get done otherwise because of the limited P and R staff. We are partnered with Hawthorne’s Pizza in this effort and they’ve been very consistently involved. The owners, managers and staff have given many hours to the park. Unfortunately, because of a lack of neighborhood volunteers, we haven’t been able to match their effort. Keep in mind that this is a great way to organize group volunteer activities, or to accumulate community service hours. We’ve had groups such as Boy Scouts and Y-Guides contribute. I need your help to keep this project going! We are currently not living up to the expectation put forth to Parks and Rec. If you haven’t already done so or if it’s been a while, please sign up to help! Go to the ECA website and click on ‘park clean-up’ under the volunteer tab, to sign up or get more information.
It’s a winner! by Beth Haenni Congratulations, Elizabeth! Your new Small Area Plan won an “Award for Excellence” from the American Planning Association, one of two awarded nationwide. Jurors from across the U.S. called the ESAP a “thorough analysis of the opportunities, challenges, goals, and vision for the community... [that] provides succinct direction for land use, transportation, community design, infrastructure and public facilities, and environmental policies.” Thanks to the residents, stakeholders, and city/county staffers who gave countless hours to this project and to Andy Misiaveg (Historic Elizabeth Neighborhood Foundation) and Alan Goodwin (Charlotte/Mecklenburg Planning Department) for their leadership. Our award-winning Area Plan by Andy Misiaveg The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department has received an Award of Excellence for the Elizabeth Area Plan from the American Planning Association (APA), County Planning Division and its sister organization, the National Association of County Planners. The award is in the category of Small Area/Special Area Planning. Only one Award of
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The Trail of History project by Nancy O. Albert Now that the urban section of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway is open I have been exploring its trails and pathways. While some areas are densely planted and feature details such as fountains and benches other areas are empty and open. Many of these spaces seem to be circular in shape and this led me to wonder
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what was being planned for them. A look at the Park and Rec website provided a clue. (charmeck.org/mecklenburg/ county/ParkandRec). In 2005, the Greenway Action Committee asked Dr. Dan Morrill and a group of local historians to prepare a list of people who had made a significant impact on the development of Mecklenburg County. The Trail of History will be a collection of privatelysubsidized bronze sculptures
memorializing the men and women who shaped and defined the rich history of CharlotteMecklenburg. It is a long-term project involving the design, fundraising and construction of the sculptures which will eventually stretch through the portion of the greenway that runs from 7th Street south to Morehead. The statue of Captain James Jack, which anchors the Kings Drive/ 4th Street entrance
was selected to be the first statue for the Trail of History. Captain Jack is legendary figure in the annals of local history for his famous ride to Philadelphia carrying the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence to the Continental Congress. One of the future statutes will honor Thomas Spratt and King Haigler. Spratt was among the earliest settlers in the area. As an army officer he fought against Lord Cornwallis when
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County. A surveyor, prosperous planter, local leader and military commander, in 1775 Polk called the meeting which adopted the famed Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which he read from the courthouse steps. In 1776 when the Continental Congress called for troops to serve under he invaded North Carolina. George Washington, Polk was Throughout his life Spratt among the first to volunteer. was an agent for the Catawba He served with distinction Indians and a good friend with Another statue will honor in the battle of Brandywine, Thaddeus Lincoln Tate, a the chiefs and their people. organized the evacuation of prominent African American King Haigler was the greatest Philadelphia and spent part businessman and civic of the Chiefs of the Catawbas of that hard winter at Valley leader, who made significant and the only one ever called contributions to the city. From Forge. In 1777, as the British “King.” He presided over his were approaching Philadelphia, the 1890s to the 1940s, he tribe from 1749 to 1763. King Col. Polk was commanded a operated the Uptown Barber Haigler allied himself with detachment ordered to keep Shop in the Central Hotel at the new settlers and wisely Trade and Tryon Streets. At the war material out of the hands of negotiated a number of treaties time, most barbers in the white the British. They saved all of the with both North and South communities of the south were city’s bells, which the British Carolina, guaranteeing safety would have melted down and African American and barbers and support for his people and often played important roles cast as cannons. One of these protection for the settlers. His in African American soviety. bells, the Town Bell or State braves fought alongside the House Bell, came to be known Tate helped found the Grace English against the French A. M. E. Zion Church on South as the Liberty Bell and has been and Indians and later took a symbol of the Declaration of Brevard Street, which played the American side in the Independence ever since. a notable role in the African Revolutionary War. American community. Tate William H. Belk will be honored used his friendships with local with the final statue. Starting There will also be a statue to white leaders in order to press with a small dry goods store recognize the work of Jane for improvements to services Wilkes. During the Civil War, in Monroe, Belk opened Charlotte was a destination for for black Americans and helped retail stores in Charlotte and found the Brevard Street many Confederate wounded, other communities across the and Jane Wilkes volunteered to branch of the public library in southeast from the end of the work in the camp hospitals. This 1904. This was the first free nineteenth-century through branch of the public library for experience convinced her of the mid twentieth-century. An African Americans in the south. the need for a hospital, and in innovator in retail methods 1875 she led the effort to build Also honored will be Thomas and business partnerships, Belk led the Charlotte-based Belk Charlotte’s first two civilian Polk, one of the earliest settlers of Mecklenburg stores to become one of the hospitals. Wilkes worked 6
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tirelessly to raise funds and establish the Charlotte Home and Hospital of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, which began serving the white community in 1876 and was the first civilian hospital in North Carolina. Wilkes also helped found the Good Samaritan Hospital in 1882. This was the first hospital designated for the care of blacks in North Carolina and one of the first in the U.S.
leading retail enterprises in the filled up SIX pickup truck loads southeast during the twentieth- with their old stuff, including century. old paint, pesticides, TVs, Partners in this project include hangers, cell phones, and lots of other items. All items were the Arts and Science Council, CPCC, Mecklenburg Parks and brought to various locations to Rec, the May 20th Society and either be reused or recycled. Some residents even came to the Rotary Club of Charlotte. “scavenge” perfectly good items no longer wanted by others, Elizabeth Recycles Day which was more than welcome. by Craig Miller The fourth annual Elizabeth Recycles Day, held on April 28th, set a new record for total items collected. Residents
The most popular items brought were old paint, TVs and computers, which was consistent with previous years.
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Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value. Others expressed interest in having a swap shop and free store component.
2. Avoid hanging near places where foul droppings occur. Yes, it happens. Take care in choosing where you air your laundry. Bird feeders need to be some distance away. My three papillons plus doggy door help keep clothesline roosting robins at bay. Lines out in the open and all will smell fresher, cleaner.
challenge, but a good hardware store will carry lightweight, movable clotheslines at an affordable price.
1. Find your sunny spot. Most folks have one, discovered over the tincture of time. Our back yard gets four hours of mid day sun. A retractable line from our house weaves thru a mature Japanese maple to an arbor of cedar posts, providing forty linear feet. First years use, my neighbor’s basement flooded, soaking her prized collection of wigs from the ‘ Mardi Gras’ years in New Orleans. After carefully shampooing her psychedelic treasures, she sheepishly asked to use our clothesline. With a wink and a nod, I assured Madame her secret was safe with me. 8
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4. Watch the weather. My mom once told me that a little rain actually softens your sheets. Being a thread count junkie, my sheets are always comfy following first wash. But Many thanks to volunteers nothing smells better than who helped out with the 3. Choose your support linens left to dry outdoors event including Kris Solow, structures wisely and balance on a sunny, breezy day. Mike Plunkett, Sama Esmail, the weight of your load. Too Peter just ordered a compact Rick Berry, Craig Miller, and much heaviness in one place digital weather station for the Cameron Cooke. Thanks also may cause a collapse. Bulky bathroom wall. Apparently to Elaine Scott for lending her items on the ends help create a it beeps or lights up during family’s pickup truck. If you nice tension in the middle for inclement weather, but I prefer would like to help out with next lighter weight clothing. Live to open the back door and look year’s event or have ideas about trees are perfect to string from skyward. Also, I tend to keep a how to improve the event, if one has the room. Large cedar plastic laundry basket upside please contact Craig Miller at posts and locust posts will last down on the back deck for 704-351-5472. for years. Smaller spaces pose a quick rescue. Clothesline basics by Kay Minor
5. It’s OK to use the dryer. Sometimes we have other things to do. Grateful for all my modern appliances, I’m lucky to have a choice. Growing up, my sister and I argued fiercely over whose turn it was to hoist the heavy wet clothing from a top loading washer and lug it to a line strung across our back yard. With no monetary reward for the effort. Now we live in different time zones and have opposing lifestyles, yet are bonded by childhood chores. A lovely paradox.
caught up with old friends. To top the evening off, groups walked under the light of the ‘Super Moon’ to Kennedys for night-caps.
ordinance making it illegal not to pick up after your pet waste deposited by a dog on any public street, sidewalk, gutter, park or other publicly owned property or private property Thanks again to the committee unless the owner of the for a job well done: Chip Jetton, property has given permission Amy Williams, Stephanie allowing such use McKee, Catherine Karns, Bob of the property. and Sherry Kane! Also, thanks to the host families for opening 7th Street Wedge up your homes: Fetters, Bartlett, by Beth Haenni Williams, Poole, Karns, Haenni, Van Der Linden, Claiborne, Rumors are flying about Scott/Tylman, Rubins, Gabbard, what’s going on behind the Baldwin, Behrens, Alley and “green curtain” down the 7th Sizemore! Gracias!!!!! Street wedge between Ranier/ 6. P.S. Clothespin notes. Weddington Avenue and Wooden ones are Eco-friendly, We hope you will join us next Firefighter Place. It’s also a little but over time, may stain. Mine year for another fabulous eerie to see 29 homes being are bright red plastic ones from progressive dinner adventure. destroyed, wondering what’s to Ikea. Two packs were a gracious come. plenty for a family of two. Plus, Dog waste is raw the hummingbirds love them. sewage: scoop it, bag it, and place it in the trash! Fiesta Time in Elizabeth by Melanie Sizemore by Diana Watson Roundworms, E. coli, and Cinco de Mayo was celebrated Giardia are just a few of the Elizabeth style at the annual many harmful microorganisms neighborhood Progressive that can be transmitted from Dinner. The festivities began pet waste to humans. Some can under the tree canopy of Greg last in your yard for as long and Karen Lockhart’s front as four years if not cleaned yard. Neighbors gathered and up. Children who play outside chatted while enjoying Mexican and adults who garden are at beers, plentiful appetizers and greatest risk of infection. great company. The group of Pet waste is one of the causes about 130 dispersed early of bacterial contamination of evening and headed to one of Many of you have asked: What streams in our county. the 15 host homes for a true will take their place? Where Mexican feast of enchiladas, The solution is safe and easy. will all of those families now fiesta rice, corn/black bean 1) Scoop the poop, 2) put it in live? Will the developer save salad and a banana/mango a plastic bag, 3) place it in the any of the gorgeous 100-year dessert. Some dined in dining trash, and 4) wash your hands. old oaks? Will we have new rooms, others on front porchesRead the City of Charlotte restaurants? all met new neighbors and the people pages
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We have some, but not all, of the answers. If you lived here, think back about four years to our neighborhood meetings with Winter Properties regarding their plans for this same wedge of land. Winter Properties sold to JLB Partners, out of Texas, who has been buying up land in Elizabeth, SouthPark and SouthEnd. In the next two years, following extensive sitework, you can expect to see about 366 highend apartment units on the 6.87-acre site. There does not appear to be any retail/office or mixed-use space, and no restaurants. The developer is supposed to save the 7 large trees along 7th Street that are cordoned off by orange netting. In addition, JLB Partners is required to plant many new trees and enlarge the sidewalks, which will generally improve the pedestrian accessibility of that section of the 7th Street corridor.
The developer cited funding issues as the cause for the decision to put the project on hold. In a community meeting on April 23, Supportive Housing Communities likened funding these projects to “putting a tent up in the wind” and stated that coordinating a funding package is difficult and lengthy.
• A newly remodeled vintage 1930’s bungalow to impress any designer,
Thank you to all of the Elizabeth residents and stakeholders who engaged in a productive, healthy debate on this topic. The ECA will keep the neighborhood abreast of any future developments at 333 Hawthorne Lane.
The committee wishes to thank those who are graciously sharing their homes and gardens this fall:
Elizabeth Home Tour: save the date! by Kimberly Lineberger
• Krista and Bill Wainscott: 2308 Greenway Avenue
• A minimalist’s dream in recently converted single family home that was once a duplex • An updated Craftsman Bungalow that includes an open floor plan, chef’s kitchen and an impressive outdoor area.
• Wibby and Josh Chambers: 2043 Greenway Avenue • Ron Sperry: 813 Hawthorne Lane
• Charlie and Holly Hunter: Does it seem early to be talking 1915 Bay Street about fall – and the 2012 • Elizabeth Geppert: Elizabeth Home Tour? 1920 Bay Street Mark your calendars for the • Chris and Sarah Caamano: second weekend in October 2110 5th Street and plan to celebrate the • Jim Chapman and Mary Alley: beauty of our neighborhood. The Tour showcases the unique 2108 Kenmore Ave 333 Hawthorne Lane diversity and style of our project halted • Mecklenburg County Master Elizabeth neighborhood. This by Beth Haenni Gardeners: 1418 Armory Drive year’s tour features six homes, The Affordable Housing Group one garden, and the new Kim Lineberger and Supportive Housing (kimlineberger@gmail.com) & Mecklenburg County Master Communities had proposed 73 Display Garden. Ashley Nurkin (mallonee28@ units of permanent supportive yahoo.com) are this year’s tour housing for singles and families Whether you are interested chairs, with help from volunteer in historical, modern, in the former Peak nursing chairman Jessica Valentine facility. The ECA received word contemporary or artsy (jlroan@yahoo.com) and on April 30 that the two groups residences, the tour has sponsorship chairman Jessica are no longer actively pursuing something for everyone this Wilfong (jessica.mauch@gmail. development of this property. com). year, including: 10
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Special thanks to the planning committee Erica Brechlin, Jill The Elizabeth Home Tour Angelichio, Ashley Nurkin, and is also a great volunteer Shelley Misiaveg, and all of the opportunity - For newcomers, volunteers who helped stuff the it’s a great opportunity to eggs. We look forward to next meet neighbors. For longtime residents, it’s a chance to renew year’s event! We’ll be there rain or shine! acquaintances and make new friends. Elizabeth 8K If you have an interest a great success in volunteering to staff a by Amanda Loftus tour home or contact area Elizabeth residents should businesses for a sponsorship, be proud to have hosted the please contact Ashley, Kim, Elizabeth 8K Presented by Jessica V, or Jessica W. Presbyterian Orthopaedic See you on the Elizabeth Home Hospital and Hawthorne’s Pizza Tour, October 13th and 14th. and to be a part of its success! The 26th annual event took Hunting for eggs place on Saturday, April 21 in the rain with perfect spring weather by Jessica Valentine and a turnout of more than 650 participants. More than The Elizabeth community $8,000 was raised and will be celebrated the annual used to benefit the Elizabeth Easter Egg Hunt at Upper Community Association as Independence Park on Saturday well as Presbyterian Hemby March 24. We were proud to Children’s Hospital. see many Elizabeth residents come out to enjoy the festivities Sarah Griffith was the overall despite the rain we endured! women’s winner in 33:04, and Everyone looked great bundled Aaron Linz took the men’s title up in their rain gear. with a winning time of 27:13. Participants in the 8K race and Children of all ages turned out 1.5M fun run/walk ranged in to hunt for over 5000 treatages from 4 to 89 years old. As filled eggs. Participants enjoyed usual the event had a festive a picture and visit with the spirit, and post-race live music, bunny rabbits from Whispering refreshments, chiropractic Hope Farm, and face painting services, and even an Elvis and balloon art by Kris Warden impersonator enhanced the from Face Art and More. atmosphere. Hawthorne’s Pizza provided vouchers for free kids meals to A special group of people deserve a big thank you from refuel the little ones after the the community for their months hunt.
of dedication and planning. Cheryl Brown, Michelle Dagenhart, Elissa Gaulden, Loré Hunsicker, Jen Hurd, Tom Patch, Julian Peterson, Britt Pursley and Kelsey Radke all played a tremendous role in bringing the race together. We also want to recognize Ken Magas for lending his creative genius to the race logo, brochures, t-shirts and signs. In addition to the planning committee, a team of more than 70 volunteers were on hand on race day to ensure a fantastic experience for the runners and walkers, and we are very grateful for their contribution. Finally, the event would not be possible without the support of our area businesses. We encourage you to in turn lend your support to these businesses to show your gratitude for how they have benefitted our neighborhood. Our 2012 partners include: Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital, Hawthorne’s Pizza, Kickstand, Loco Lime, Carpe Diem, Ken Magas Designs, Showmars, Wells Fargo, Carolina Sports Clinic, Charlotte Running Company, Great Harvest Bread Company, Harris Teeter, The Law Office of Annemarie Pantazis, T.R. Lawing, Vemma, Carolina Snapshot Photography, Dole, Doubletree Guest Suites at SouthPark, Motorola, Nothing But Noodles, Race Management Systems, Road ID and Smoothie King. the people pages
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A race chair is needed for 2013 so that we may continue our grand tradition. If you’re interested in the role or would like more information, please contact Amanda Loftus at aemloftus@yahoo.com.
gourmet ‘on the fly’ education from a number of seasoned industry veterans such as Chef Wilson; the Market is a place where goods are not only sold to the public, but a direct connection can be made so as to allow the patron to create their own in home dining The Farmer’s Market experience. Vegetables take a by Cameron Dibble front seat- no longer simple “It’s not an uncommon concept checkpoints on a shopping list, for people to be able to buy as farmers direct the attention their groceries directly from of eager in-home Chefs to what delightful combinations could the source” says Trey Wilson become the recipes for their of Custom Shop restaurant own culinary successes. Like and founding member of the to know where your meat is Elizabeth Avenue Farmer’s coming from? Try asking the Market, “and we’ve found that guys at Wild Turkey Farms what by making it more convenient for our customers, we’re seeing cuts they’d suggest for a rainy a tremendous resurgence in the day, or a hot summer barbecue. trend of farm-to-fork lifestyles- Underwhelmed by big-chain, if you can call it a trend at all.” often frozen seafood? Ask Rock from Stone Seafood what his A mélange of traditional vendor freshest catch is, then sit back oriented stall service and
and let the drooling begin. Located just south of the City Center, the Market is an open air venue at the tail end of Charlotte’s iconic Trade Street, where the dip of the open sidewalk becomes Elizabeth Avenue and the sprawl of independently owned restaurants and shops exude a certain familiar magnetism that has made the city one of the nations best locations for settling down for nearly a century. Worried about parking? You can forget your metropolitan woes, as two full lots boast ample room for you and your shopping companions. “People say its too tough to get out and do things like this for themselves”, says the excitable Wilson, “but you have to remember that you’re only getting out of your body what you put into it” The Elizabeth Avenue Farmer’s Market is open from 9am to Noon every Saturday morning, and features a wide variety of local fare from independent growers and farmers, as well as tradecrafts made by local artisans. Please remember to bring cash and/or checks. Elizabeth churches respond to homelessness by John Cleghorn and Dennis Foust In Charlotte, the churches of Elizabeth have set the pace for progressive Christian faith for a century. So, it is
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no surprise that Caldwell Presbyterian and St. John’s Baptist have expressed creative initiatives in response to homelessness in Charlotte. These two congregations have participated in Room in the Inn and other initiatives toward homeless persons for many years. And, during 2010, as Charlotte ranked second in the nation for family homelessness, these congregations responded with compassion and hospitality. Response of St. John’s
In the summer of 2011, St. John’s dedicated a portion of space for the offices of Charlotte Family Housing (CFH); a merger of Charlotte Emergency Housing, Family Promise of Charlotte, and Workforce Initiative for Supportive Housing (W.I.S.H.). In addition to hosting their offices, which include social workers, counselors and administrators, St. John’s also designates residential space for up to up to eighteen families per year, “Hawthorne Place,” allowing parents and children to stay together during a few months of transition. CFH social workers come alongside to provide vocational counseling, parenting skills and financial literacy as families take positive steps to achieve financial independence and self-reliance. St. John’s welcomes these families into congregational life to provide a community of support.
Response of Caldwell
In August 2010, Caldwell partnered with the Salvation Army to open Elizabeth’s Caldwell House, a place of refuge and restoration for 50 homeless women. Hosted by the church, operated by the Salvation Army and supported by a city-wide partner network, Caldwell House offers safe, secure housing and supportive ministries and programming that enable residents to get back on their feet. The Elizabeth churches, Mercy Hospital, Nothing But Noodles, Jason’s Deli and other businesses and churches pool resources to offer life-skills, job readiness and health and wellness programs. Since opening, Caldwell House has provided more than 22,000 individual night stays for women in transition. Ways for you to help
Elizabeth residents are encouraged to consider several short and long-term volunteer opportunities. —Charlotte Family Housing or Hawthorne Place at St. John’s Baptist: prepare and/ or serve meals to families, stay overnight, provide cookies, donate time or finances. Please call Charlotte Family Housing at 704-335-5488 or visit their website at charlottefamilyhousing. org for more information.
health and wellness classes, coach residents on jobreadiness skills (resume writing, interview skills, computer proficiency, job search, team and collaboration), work in Caldwell’s vegetable garden (which feeds Caldwell House and others) or make a financial contribution. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Jackie Trail: Jaclyn.Trail@uss. salvationarmy.org) or Rev. John Cleghorn at 704-957-4511 or pastor@caldwellpresby.org. Hawthorne Lane Methodist Church summer schedule by Brenda Soltys Vacation Bible School: June 2428 from 5 to 8 pm. Theme is “Hands for Christ”. Registration at www.hlumc.org Summer Music Camp: July 9-13 from 9am to 3pm, lunch provided. For rising 1st through 8th graders. Theme is “God In This City,” a musical about service. End of Camp Show and dinner: 6 pm Friday, July 13, 2012. Registration at www. hlumc.org Annual July 4th Tailgate party: July 4, 6 pm with hot dog supper on the grounds, followed by fireworks in Independence Park at 9 pm.
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Need yard cleaned by Beth Haenni Center City Church, which meets at Elizabeth Traditional School, rolled its sleeves up this May and cleaned up this needy yard on Hawthorne Lane. Pastor David Docusen says, “Our involvement in the community is one of the highest priorities that we have as a church. If other projects are on your radar to clean up our neighborhood, let’s get together and make it happen.”
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