June 2014 - Grove

JUNE 2014
GROVE-PARK.ORG
GROVEPARK
GAZETTE
OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP
Meet
Dana Gingras
Grove Park’s “Neighborhoods In Creative pARTnership” Artist
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Communities United For Action
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Eastside-Westside Coalition
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The Charlotte History Museum Is
Open and Going Strong!
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Who Won Yard of the Month?
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Joseph W. Grier Academy
Art Teacher, David Dobrich nominated some of his students for excellent art which resulted in their work being displayed at Spirit Square in April. In addition, Zoee Andrews, nominated in Dance, Janiya Drayton, nominated in Writing, Chloe Williams, nominated in Music and Diego Andrade nominated in Art were recommended for placement in a lottery drawing to attend a summer camp – Spectrum of the Arts. Of these 4 students, Diego Andrade was chosen to attend Spectrum of the Arts Summer Program. Congratulations Diego and nominees! Visit www.spectrumofthearts.com.
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GAZETTE
!
OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP
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• Laboratory Services
• Anesthesia and
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• Ultrasound/Internal
Medicine Consults
• Radiology Services
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• K-Laser Therapy
• Dentistry and
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• Pharmacy
• Nutrition and
Behavioral
Consulting
• Boarding
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Grooming
PRESIDENT: MIMI DAVIS, 704.499.3918
VICE PRESIDENT: EMILY WU, 704.568.0633
SECRETARY: DEBBIE TIPTON, 704.568.4269
TREASURER: SHERIDAN VICKERY, 704.531.8829
SOCIAL CHAIRMAN: KAY WALSH, 704.773.2325
BLOCK CAPTAIN COORDINATOR: MAUREEN GILEWSKI,
704.568.9744
WEBMASTER: RICHARD SHAW, 704.568.0633
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PARK
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STAFF
Editor: Debbie Tipton
Managing Editor: Mimi Davis
Staff Writer: Ann Nichols
Advertising Production Coordinator: Mary Fabian
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Eastside-Westside Coalition: Communities United for Action
BY: JOHN AUTRY, CHARLOTTE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
Last year during the debate over the CityLynx Gold Line I was impressed with how
communities from East Charlotte and West Charlotte collaborated. Those communities
came together and developed a joint effort to advocate for the transit project, a project
that would benefit both sides of the city. It occurred to me that such collaboration could
be further exploited for the good of our city.
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The East and West side of Charlotte have seen better days. If the two communities could
find other issues that would benefit both wouldn’t it be opportune to have a network of
stakeholders ready to be activated? Wouldn’t it be important to build relationships and establish trust along
the way? Conversations with citizens in the East and West revealed a level of interest in such an initiative. A
core group was established and planning began late last year.
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The initiative involves the collaboration between neighborhoods and Community Building Organizations
along the Beatties Ford Road Corridor and the eastside of Charlotte. Residents from these two different
sections of the City will come together to learn about each other, the similarities the communities share and
how to bridge their differences, while uniting around a common theme of community development and
enhancing the quality of life in their respective neighborhoods in order to build an agenda for advocacy and
engagement.
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Our kick-off meeting was May 3rd and was attended by 80 residents from both sides of Charlotte. Mayor
Clodfelter was there with a message to get us off on the right foot. If your neighborhood is interested in
participating in this community building effort please contact me at [email protected]. Your community
needs you. Your city needs you. My hope is that you will join us.
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTBY: Mimi Davis
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A common concern for residents of any neighborhood is how to increase and maintain home values. In Grove Park
it's important that we take that concern and transform it into action. Recently we've been fortunate enough to have a couple
solutions practically drop in our lap. !
Many of you know that we won one of the grants from Charlotte's Arts and Sciences Commission. This was a $23,000 public
art grant for a major piece of art at a position of our choosing in or near Grove Park. Our intention is to put the art on Harris
Blvd. with the exact location still to be decided. There is a very important meeting June 17 to discuss how the art should look
and where it should go. This will be at Hickory Grove Rec Center at 6:30 pm and we need all of you there.
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Another fortunate occurrence is that we were chosen to become part of the Communities United project, which we often call
the East/West Coalition. We have been matched with Lincoln Heights, a large neighborhood near Beatties Ford Road. Other
east Charlotte neighborhoods were matched with other neighborhoods on the west side. The new understandings and
alliances we will make from this initiative will allow us to speak with stronger voices in matters of city transportation, housing,
zoning and retail. We have room on the Coalition for more Grove Parkers. Please email me to join with us
([email protected]). I'm hoping for 2-3 more volunteers.
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A third project is the new real estate brochure which will be our second publication. Called "Considering Grove Park?", it will
be given to real estate agents having homes for sale in our neighborhood. Our premise is that people don't buy just a house,
they buy a neighborhood and are interested in what that neighborhood has to offer them. The goal is facilitating home sales.
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The common thread here is that we're the neighborhood that doesn't crumble. We know that our actions affect our future
and the future of east Charlotte and we are up to the task. There is so much energy up and down our streets that we
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COOKOUT
Clear skies, cool breezes, great food, and great company made the May 31st Block
Captains' Bash really fun. The group met in Grove Park President Mimi Davis' backyard
to chow down on hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken from the grill, plus lots of great
side dishes and Emily Wu's fabulous homemade Sangria. Lovely
Nico Reinbold Is The New Block Captain On Tiverton"
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We loved our former block captain, Barbara Graham and we were sad
when she retired, but so relieved when Block Captain Coordinator
Maureen Gilewski asked Nico to take her place and he agreed. Nico is a
native Charlottean, though he was partially raised in Montreal, Canada.
His mom was French Canadian and his dad is German, so Nico is fluent
in both languages. He has lived in Grove Park since 1993, and is now a
newlywed, having married this May 4.
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A multi-talented person, and former geography major at UNC-Carlotte, Nico worked at Wolf
Camera for 22 years, but now is a manager at the Trader Joe’s on Mallard Creek Church Road. He’s
also worked at UNC-Charlotte’s Urban Institute and at Belk Theater. He continues to take classes at
the university, but is sitting this semester out to work the long hours at Trader Joe’s. !
Meeting Nico is lovely. A Grove Park resident since 1993, he exudes warmth and friendliness, and
we’re so happy he has joined us.
June 12, 6 p.m. Rock & Roll in Charlotte in 1960!
THE CHARLOTTE HISTORY
!June 14, Aug. 9 and Sept 13, 1 p.m. Living History
MUSEUM IS
Saturday!
!June 14, 1 p.m, History Talks Lecture
OPEN AND
Series!
MARK YOUR
"'Light Horse' Harry Lee in the War for
CALENDARS
GOING
Independence in NC" by John Beakes!
SEPTEMBER 6, 1 P.M.
!June 23-26, July 14-17, & Aug 11-14,
STRONG!
We've all been concerned
about the fate of the
Charlotte History
Museum, but fear no
more. They are open
Tuesday - Saturday from
1-5 pm for visitors ($7
regular tickets, discounts
available, different pricing
for special programs) and
still offer daily tours of the
old Hezekiah Alexander
home site led by
knowledgeable costumed
docents.
BACKCOUNTRY
DAYS
A wonderful afternoon of
listening to great music
from the Charlotte Folk
society, free tours of the
museum, the spring house
and the homesite, free
demonstrations, free ice
cream. Bring a picnic
lunch and a blanket and
plan to stay awhile for this
celebration of the Piedmont
Backcountry!
9am-1pm-Backcountry Summer Camp!
!June 28, 1p.m. History Talks Lecture
Series!
"Camp Followers and Female Civilians in
the Revolution: Analyzing the Myths
and Setting the Record Straight", by
Robert M. Dunkerly !
!June 29, 4 p.m. Teas of the British Isles Ireland!
!July 4, 10 a.m. Fourth of July
Celebration!
!July 27, 4 p.m. Teas of the British Isles Wales!
!August 17, 4 p.m. Teas of the British
Isles - Scotland!
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MEET DANA GINGRAS, GROVE PARK’S “NEIGHBORHOODS IN CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP” ARTIST!
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This month Grove Park will embark on a very special and creative journey with artist Dana Gingras. One of only five Charlotte neighborhoods chosen for this special Arts & Science Council initiative, this public art project will kick-­‐off at a special meeting on Tuesday, June 17th at 6:30 pm at the Hickory Grove Recreation Center. As a prelude, Grove Park had the opportunity to interview Dana to learn more about his work and the role of public art in creating vibrant communities. !
Grove Park (GP): Thank you so much for this interview! To start, tell us what inspired you to become an artist. Dana Gingras (Dana): I wouldn’t say there was one thing that inspired me to become an artist. It was more of an evolutionary process. For as long as I could remember I always had a fascination with building and creating things. At first I didn’t really think of it as art per say. It was just something I enjoyed and a way to express myself. Early in college I had to take a prerequisite art history course. I had a wonderful professor and she really opened my eyes to the world of sculpture. I became somewhat obsessed with art. She helped me focus my creativity. Then by happenstance I moved to England and while there I had the opportunity to travel all around Europe visiting museums and galleries everywhere I went. Once returning to the states I was able to get an apprenticeship with a local artist and from then on I was hooked and knew I wanted to create art for a living. !
GP: How many years have you been a professional artist? Dana: I have been working as a professional artist for the past 18 years. !
GP: Your bio states that your primary mediums are glass, steel and wood. What drew you to working with these materials? Dana: For one reason they are all very elemental, very natural and basic. 200 years ago, along with stone, they made up the majority of the world. They complement each other so well yet they are each so unique. I love glass for its smoothness and frailty, steel for its strength and malleability, and wood for its natural beauty. Each offers unique properties and challenges when working with them. With glass you have to be loose and dance, caressing it into shape and form. With wood precision and accuracy is critical. And with steel you can do just about anything you want to it. Working with these materials I seldom get bored and can express almost any idea. !
GP: What do you think is the most important thing people should know about public art? Dana: Public art is for everyone, and serves different purposes for different people. Some people may appreciate the design, some the meaning behind the work and others may just appreciate the craftsmanship. It is meant to evoke a conversation or a feeling. There is really no wrong way to look at art. !
GP: You visited Grove Park for our recent garden tour, and you've seen the Harris Blvd. "gateway" to our neighborhood where the art will be installed. Now that you've seen a little bit of our community what are you most excited about? Dana: After my initial visit to the neighborhood a few things stood out to me. First there is the sense of peacefulness I felt pulling off Harris Blvd and entering the neighborhood. Grove Park feels like an oasis, a perfect setting for artwork. Second was the level of excitement there is for this project. A project is always more fun and successful when everyone is on board. And finally I couldn’t help but notice the diversity of the residents. I’m really excited about bringing together as many different viewpoints as possible. !
GP: In what ways do you hope your art will reflect -­‐ and affect -­‐ our community? Dana: I really hope the artwork will reflect the uniqueness and diversity of Grove Park. It is going to be a very positive asset to the community. I hope that it will help set Grove Park apart, and demonstrate how the neighborhood is growing and moving forward. GP: Our goal is that public art on Harris Boulevard will serve as part of the conversation that visually tells the story of the vitality of this incredible community that we have the privilege of being a part of. !
GP: What would you tell our residents about the importance of participating in this project? Dana: This project is for all the residents of Grove Park. It is meant to express the ideals and story of a whole community. Everyone’s participation in the process is important in order to make this project as successful as possible. !
GP: How can our residents learn more about you and your work? Dana: People can learn more about me and my work by visiting my website at www.DanaGingras.com. Most importantly, everyone should come out to the June 17th meeting and participate in what is going to be a really fun – and creative –project. !
Thanks to Dana for allowing us to learn a little bit more about him and his work. By now we hope that you’re excited about this unique opportunity and that you will plan to join your neighbors, Dana and the Arts & Science Council at the kickoff meeting on June 17th! “On behalf of the Garden Council and Grove Park Ravenwood's Garden Club, a sincere thank you to each of our hosts for opening their beautiful gardens for their neighbors to enjoy. We understand that picture perfect settings are not happenstance, rather the result of continuous effort. Your results inspire us, and in doing you, you help to make Grove Park / Ravenwood a more attractive, friendlier neighborhood for all of us, “said Mary-­‐Ellen Jones, Grove Park Garden Club. !
The GrovePark/Ravenwood Garden Club was started by our Grove Park neighbors Mary-­‐Ellen and 2014 Garden Tour
GrovePark/Ravenwood Garden Club
Barry Jones in the fall of 2006. The club has provided our neighborhoods with a wonderful opportunity to get acquainted, share gardens, tips and ideas. We have been delighted by attendees from other neighborhoods. Among our membership we have the distinct honor of our “own” Mecklenburg County Master Gardener Pat Lyke. !
Homes on this years’ tour were: Augie and Mary Anne Beasley at 7009 Leesburg Road; Buzz and Charlotte Dowd at 7217 Applecross Lane; Ethan and Kimberly Balcos at 6622 Pencade Lane; Alan & Mimi Davis at 6700 Linda Lake Drive; Bob and Samantha Laughlin at 6624 Lakeside Drive; Shelin Wilder at 6911 Lakeside Drive; Gail and Linda Whitcomb at 6515 Grove Park Blvd; Sherry and Lin Vickery at 6709 Terry Lane; Wally and Maureen Gilewski at 7518 Linda Lake Drive. The Art Stops included: Becky Story at 7305 Oakwood Lane; Orren Hightower at 7325 Oakwood Lane and Friendship Gardens and Art Stop at 6800 Terry Lane. !
For more information about the club, contact Mary-­‐
Ellen Jones at [email protected] or 704-­‐975-­‐0295. Or, go to the Grove Park Website www.grove-­‐park.org. APRIL YARD
OF THE MONTH
Cuthbertson Yard
6756 Terry Lane
GARDEN CLUB MAY MEETING
HELD AT DANIEL STOWE
A group of eight Garden Clubbers took advantage of perfect weather on
Saturday, May 17 and toured the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont.
As it turned out, the town was having it's annual Garibaldi Festival on the
same day, which made a great bonus adventure after a terrific lunch at
Cherub's on Belmont's Main Street. At the June meeting garden clubbers will
have a chance to tour each other's gardens in Grove Park and Ravenwood.
The Cuthbertson Yard at 6756
Terry Lane was the Grove Park
Yard of the Month for April,
2014. This is a beautiful
Southern Yard having the plants
and flowers that we treasure and
look forward to in the spring. There are large white & pink
azaleas throughout the yard and
a beautiful dogwood tree on
one side of the yard and a
Kwanzan cherry tree with its
magnificent pink blooms on the
other side; there are other plants
and trees to complement these
and make for a cool yard to
enjoy in the summer. Another
beauty spot in Grove Park.
To get on the email list for
upcoming meetings email MaryEllen Jones at [email protected].
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Grove Park’s Own
Moby Von Briesen
Is One Of The
Charlotte
Observer’s Seniors
Of The Year
Moby von Briesen is handsome,
charming, and one smart kid. Son of
Daniel and Elizabeth von Briesen (mom, Elizabeth, is one of
our block captains), he was chosen as one of the Charlotte
Observer's most outstanding graduating seniors. Though
he graduated from the Performance Learning Center, Moby
took most of his classes at home online. At the same time
he took hours at CPCC and held a job with Skookam
Digital Works, a web development consulting firm in
uptown Charlotte. His grade point average was 5.0 and he
will find out soon whether he will be valedictorian or
salutatorian of his graduating class.
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Moby will leave for Georgia Tech in the fall to study either
computers or robotics. Our hearts go with him.
TREASURER’S REPORT
BY: SHERRY VICKERY
$1,356.12 Starting Total as of 12/31/13
+$1,580.00 Receipts (dues, ads, t-shirts, etc)
- $ 314.95 Expenses (newsletters, flyers,
Meeting Food, etc)
$2,621,17 New Total as of 6/3/14
We'd like to thank the following neighbors who have
paid GPNA dues since the last newsletter:
Fred & Rosemarie Belcher!
Julie & Joe Henry!
Vera Jones!
Vern & Boyd Lisk!
Alfonso Maldonaldo!
Kiemchi Thi Nguyen!
Joann & Joseph Scuderi!
Alicia Thomas!
Kaye Walsh
NEW BLOCK
CAPTAIN
Patty Copeland is a person with a
mission. More than one in fact.
First, she loves working with
the neighborhood association,
and second, she loves black
cocker spaniels.!
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Patty and her husband Eddie
moved here from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 2005 after
surviving Hurricane Katrina, which destroyed most of their
belongings, forcing them to live for a month without
electricity or city water. A friend recommended a move to
Charlotte, and, lucky for us, Patty and Eddie found a great
home in Grove Park, where Patty is available as
an extremely competent house and pet sitter. She also
has bred, trained, and shown cocker spaniels, and, in
fact, now owns four of them, including one who is both
deaf and blind, and one who is the cutest puppy you ever
saw.!
!Patty takes over the section of Linda Lake just north of
the triangle from Kristine Fisher, who we hate to lose, but
whose talents as a seamstress have caused her home
business to mushroom, leaving her little time for anything
else. Welcome Patty!!
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Grove Park Board Is
Not Much Changed
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Elections for president and secretary of the
neighborhood board were held at the May
27th general meeting. Both the current
President Mimi Davis and the
current Secretary Debbie Tipton were
reelected to their respective positions. They
rejoin board members Vice-President Emily
Wu, Treasurer Sherry Vickery, and Social
Chair Kaye Walsh in anticipating and even
more active and memorable year.
Why I love Essential oils.
by Cheryl Jesitus (part 4)
There are many ways to use Essential
Oils.
By inhalation, also known as
Aromatherapy; diluted with a carrier oil
(almond, grape or jojoba) and applied
directly to the skin; applied neat (not
diluted); as a mask with either clay or
oatmeal; eye compresses, skin toner,
vaporized in a diffuser and burned in an
oil burner; plus many other ways to
apply/use essential oils.
Remember in part one I shared with you
my use of PanAwayTM for an elbow injury?
In that case I was directly applying the
essential oil to my elbow.
In the last issue I described burning
Frankincense resin and how relaxing and
calming it is.
Both the French and British accept
Aromatherapy as a valid medical
treatment, as well as the State of
California!
I invite you to contact me to have a free
introduction class in your home with your
friends see my contact info below.
I teach a free introduction class every
month, call me to register. 704-7790968
or
email
me
at
[email protected].
I am not a
Medical Doctor, just a gal who is really
enthusiastic about Essential Oils.
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