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News from the Neighborhood
By Justin Adams
The 12South Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce that the following neighbors were elected by acclamation as officers or directors of the association:
President: David Thompson, Gilmore Ave.
Treasurer: Bernadette Welch, Vaulx Lane
Secretary: Justin Adams, Montrose Ave.
Directors: Caroline Duley, Knox Ave.; John Schweikert, Halcyon Ave., Todd McEachern, Montrose Ave.; Kathleen Kelly; Ken Winter, Paris Ave.

Crime was the main topic of discussion at the association’s October meeting. Sgt. Connie Tripp from the West Precinct attended and answered questions about recent crimes and historic crime trends in the neighborhood. Sgt. Tripp emphasized the need for constant vigilance by neighbors and open communication among neighbors and between the neighborhood and the police department.
    To that end, Sgt. Tripp encouraged the association to seek neighborhood watch status from the police department. Neighborhood watch status will give the association easier access to information from the police department about crimes and investigations. The association is in the process of obtaining neighborhood watch status. The association will also begin tracking and publishing information about crime in the neighborhood in a more systematic fashion. Look for this information in monthly newsletters, along with tips about crime prevention.
    In any event, Sgt. Tripp’s basic admonitions remain: neighbors must watch out for one another and report any suspicious activity to the association and the police department. Neighbors’ vigilance and concern for one another have and will continue to make our neighborhood safer.

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Congratulations!
Congratulations to Justin and Jordana Adams on the birth of their son, Peter Benjamin Adams, Oct. 14. Many, many thanks to both Justin and Jordana for their tireless leadership and support of the association over the past year.

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E-mail List, Website & Newsletter Info
Join the Email List: 12SouthNeighborhoodAssociation-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
View the Website: www.12South.org
Get the Newsletter: Bill Compton or Barbara Whiteman at 385-4507

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Neighborhood
Book Club
Neighbor Sara Fortenberry is recruiting neighbors for a new book club. The club reads primarily general market fiction and meet monthly at a nearby restaurant or winebar. The next meeting is at Sara’s house, 1001 Halcyon Ave., on Nov. 30. Contact Sara at 385-9074 (days), 385-2627 (evening), or safberry@comcast.net to learn more.

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Brush Collection
Metro Nashville Public Works Dept. will begin brush collections in Area 7 on Thursday, Nov. 2. Brush crews begin in the downtown area and work out to the county line, and it usually takes 8-10 days to complete pickups in an area. To ensure that your brush is not missed, you should have limbs and all other yard waste out and ready for pick-up on the date above. Contact Public Works at 880-1000 with any questions.

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New News
Thanks to the persuasive powers of Gay Welch, New York Times home delivery is now available in our neighborhood. Call 1-800-698-4637 to subscribe.

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SAVE THE DATE: HalcyArt
(Sat., Dec. 2, 4-8pm)
Location: Kim and Hal’s house at 1100 Halcyon Ave. and John and Wendy’s house, next door at 1104 Halcyon Ave.
Our fifth annual neighborhood art show and sale is expanding into two houses this year! As you well know by now, your holiday shopping won’t be complete until you check out the handmade silver jewelry, paintings, photography, and pottery offered by our favorite local artists. u Tasty morsels and wine supplied by our hosts and by sponsor Christy Shuff (owner of Rumours Wine and Art Bar). u Why shop in the mall when you can shop in the ’hood? u HalcyArt: Shop creatively!

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November Calendar
Nov. 7: Election Day
Nov. 11: Veterans’ Day
Nov. 14: Neighborhood Meeting, 7 p.m., 1021 Paris. Ave.
Nov. 23: Happy Thanksgiving!

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3 is the Magic Number
It is very important that every incident of crime be reported to three phone numbers.
1) Police Non-emergency: 862-8600
2) Sgt. Connie Tripp: 862-7747, ctripp@police.nashville.org
3) 12South Neighborhood Association: 463-2795, 12southneighbors@bellsouth.net

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Clip & Save: Important Phone Numbers
€Bulk-item pick up: 880-3897
€Report illegal dumping, sewage, excessive vegetation & littered vacant lots to the Metro Health Dept. (Metro will investigate within 24 hours.): 340-5644
€Councilman Ronnie Greer, Dist. 17 (east side of 12th Ave. S.): ronnie.greer@nashville.gov, 385-2893
€Councilwoman Ginger Hausser, Dist. 18 (west side of 12th Ave. S.): ginger.hausser@nashville.gov, 783-0106
€Police: Non-emergency: 862-8600
€Larry Cole, Metro’s Vector Control (rodent problems): 340-5668
€Abandoned Cars (on street/private property): 862-6590
€Call-before-you-dig: 1-800-351-1111
€Animal Control: 862-7928
€Chipper Service: 862-8971

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Advertise With Us!
Business rates: $20 /month or $200 / year for a display ad; $10 /month or $100 /yr for a three-lined classified ad. Resident rates: $5/mo for a classified ad. (Send a jpeg of artwork/business card, etc. to be include in ad.) The deadline for the December newsletter is 5 p.m., Friday, November 24. Send ads or questions to Melanie Moran at melanie.moran@12South.org or call her at 297-8204.

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The 12South Neighborhood Association is a Tennessee non-profit membership corporation governed by a board of directors. The board holds neighborhood meetings each second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at locations published by newsletter and e-mail. Anyone living in or owning property or a business in the 12South Neighborhood (generally, areas adjacent to 12th Ave. South between Wedgewood Ave. and Gale Lane) may become a voting member of the Association by paying annual dues of $10 per person or $5 per person if 65 or older. The Association’s meetings, events, and e-mail list are open to everyone in the 12South Neighborhood regardless of membership. Contact Justin Adams at justin.adams@12South.org or 463-2795 for more information. Send neighborhood news to Melanie Moran at melanie.moran@12South.org or 297-8204.

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Officers/Staff
President: David Thompson
Treasurer: Bernadette Welch
Secretary: Justin Adams, 463-2795, justin.adams@12South.org
Newsletter Editor: Melanie Moran, 297-8204 or melanie.moran@12South.org
Newsletter Designer: Wendy Stamberger, stamco@bellsouth.net