12South Neighborhood Association Meeting The February meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the home of Ken Winter and Callie Charping, 1021 Paris Ave.
Please join us!

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12South Neighborhood Association
A neighborhood association serving the 12South Neighborhood between Wedgewood Avenue and Gale Lane

February 2008 Newsletter

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12South Neighborhood Association Meeting
12South Neighborhood Association Meeting The February meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the home of Ken Winter and Callie Charping, 1021 Paris Ave.
Please join us!

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News from the Neighborhood
Tax Freeze Act of 2007 and How it Might Affect You
By Tarek El Gammal
JFK said, “Change is the law of life.” With death and taxes, change too is a certainty in life. So we should all expect that our neighborhoods are not immune to change. We welcome the new homes and new neighbors that arrive to settle in with those who have lived here for many years. Generally speaking, this evolution brings about diversity, improvement, and progress but it can also leave some negative effects.
One such negative is the escalation of property taxes for everyone in the area as property values are reassessed higher. With newer homes come higher property values and with higher values come higher taxes. It is the individuals and families who have lived in the neighborhood the longest that are the ones most deeply impacted by the increased property taxes. And for senior citizens on fixed incomes, such increased burdens can put them in a very uncomfortable situation. Fortunately, Tennessee state voters approved, through a 2006 constitutional amendment referendum, the Tax Freeze Act of 2007 which provides relief to the state’s qualifying senior citizens by freezing their tax bills based on the year that they qualify.
The good news is that homeowners that are 65 years or older and whose 2007 total income did not exceed $34,260 are able to qualify for this great benefit. The bad news is that if they do not apply they will not be eligible. The application deadline is April 7, 2008. Therefore, getting the word out to those in our neighborhood is essential.
If you believe that you might qualify call to get all of the necessary paperwork processed. If you are aware of a neighbor who may qualify, make sure that they know about this wonderful opportunity and that they submit their application prior to the deadline. Neighborhoods like ours present one of the best opportunities for eligible applicants under this program to benefit.
To learn more about the program and to inquire about applying call (615) 862-6330. You can also visit the Metropolitan Trustee or one of its satellite stations at the locations listed below. Or visit the website of the Trustee at www.nashville.gov/trustee/taxfreeze.htm.

Remember you must submit your application by April 7, 2008.

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Welcome New Neighbors
The 12South Neighborhood Association would like to welcome new neighbor and association member, David Hooper, 2111B 10th Avenue South, to the neighborhood.
Are you or do you have a new neighbor? E-mail Melanie Moran, melanie.moran@vanderbilt.edu, and we will introduce you to your neighbors here.

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Beautification Notes
By Ken Winter
Homes, Gardens and Landmarks Wanted.
You are cordially invited to show your property in our fifth annual Neighborhood Tour, Saturday, April 19. This is our annual fundraiser to give back to the neighborhood. Last year’s proceeds built an entrance sign and planted trees on 12th Avenue and funded a gift to the Earth Matters gardens and environmental project at 10th Avenue and Gale Lane.
In addition to 300 visitors touring our community for six hours, we neighbors are enjoying food and drink socials on Friday night, Saturday morning and Saturday night. This is our big party of the year. Won’t you consider nominating your home, garden or community service for public visitation? We can assist you with our experience and we can guarantee you a marvelous time meeting like-minded neighbors from across the city.
Please call Ken or Cally Winter to discuss at 385-9762, or e-mail kcwinter@earthlink.net.

12South Traffic Island Update
Recently, a small group of neighbors voluntarily turned out to kick-off the landscaping project for the 12South Traffic Island. To prep the site, these neighbors braved the cold and showed up with shovels in hand to remove the top layer of sod, under the guidance of landscaper Mark Kerske, co-owner of Gardens of Babylon. They will implement the landscape design submitted by neighbor and professional landscape designer, Carol Ashworth. Thanks so much to those neighbors for all their hard work!

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E-mail List, Website
& Newsletter:
Join the Email List: 12SouthNeighborhoodAssociation-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
View the Website: www.12South.org
Get the Newsletter: Bill Compton/ Barbara Whiteman at 385-1990

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February Calendar
Feb. 3: Super Bowl XLII
Feb. 5: Tennessee’s presidential primary
Feb. 7: Chinese New Year
Feb. 12: 12South Neighborhood Mtg., 7 p.m., 1021 Paris Ave.
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day
Feb. 18: President’s Day

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Writers Wanted
Do you have a story about our neighborhood you would like to share? Tips for homeowners? News about interesting neighbors? Neighborhood history? Consider contributing to your neighborhood newsletter—even if it’s just a few paragraphs, we would love to share your work. Please e-mail your stories or ideas to Melanie Moran, melanie.moran@vanderbilt.edu. The deadline for the March newsletter is Feb. 15.

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Homes For Sale
By Alyssa Gilliam
818 Horner, $155K, 1,425 sq. ft., 385-9010
1516 Paris, $179K, 862 sq. ft., 385-9010
1005 Lawrence, $199.9K, 1,420 sq. ft., 329-4909
2109 10th Ave. S, $219K, 990 sq. ft., 337-1254
821 S. Douglas, $234.9K, 1,420 sq. ft., 327-4800
2402 9th Ave. S, $242.9K, 1,916 sq. ft., 333-7400
922 Bradford, $288.9K 2,270 sq. ft., 242-1929
928 Kirkwood, $344.9K, 2,079 sq. ft., 656-3000
2034 Elliott, $369.9K, 2,250 sq. ft., 263-4800
1202 Clayton, $374.9K, 2,157 sq. ft., 465-3700
2924 Vaulx, $377K, 1,940 sq. ft., 327-4800
916 Gilmore, $379.9, 3,010 sq. ft.. 834-0845
1710 Gale, $389K, 1,903 sq. ft., 263-4800
911 Lawrence, $389.9K, 2,160 sq. ft., 228-3723
1518B Kirkwood, $399.9K, 2,700 sq. ft., 250-7880
846A&B Bradford, $419.9K, 2,300 sq. ft., 656-3000
901 Halcyon, $419.9K, 2,054 sq. ft., 385-9010
2606 Vaulx $429.9K, 2,118 sq. ft., 337-1254
2803 9th Ave S, $449.9K, 2,650 sq. ft., 385-9010
924A S. Douglas, $454.9K, 2,510 sq. ft., 426-0797
2608 Vaulx, $459.9K, 2,560 sq. ft., 656-3000
2905 Vaulx, $475K, 2,480 sq. ft., 327-4800
900 Montrose, $499.5, 2,505 sq. ft., 383-6964
918 Waldkirch, $499.9K, 2,616 sq. ft., 778-1818
920 Montrose, $499.9K, 2,930 sq. ft., 661-4400
912 S. Douglas, $529K, 2,673 sq. ft., 228-3723
1001 Gilmore, $529K, 2,930 sq. ft., 397-8744
1003 Halcyon, $549K, 3,000 sq. ft., 383-6964
1511 Gale, $549K, 2,829 sq. ft., 383-6964
1513 Gale, $549K, 2,829 sq. ft., 383-6964
2501 Vaulx, $649.9K, 3,972 sq. ft., 778-1818
1102 Caldwell, $675K, 3,592 sq. ft., 405-0332
1006 Lawrence, $675K, 3,592 sq. ft., 405-0332

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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: 298-2144, 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
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! Make the most of your free, widely distributed, neighborhood newsletter! Business rates: $20 / month or $200 / year for a display ad; $10 / month or $100 / year for a three-lined classified ad. Resident rates: $5/month for a classified ad. Please send a jpeg of any artwork/business card, etc. you would like the ad to include. The deadline for the March newsletter is 5 p.m., Friday, Feb.15. The deadline for the April newsletter is 5 p.m., Friday, March 14. 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 Bernadette Welch at bernadettewelch@yahoo.com for more information. Send neighborhood news to Melanie Moran at melanie.moran@12South.org or 297-8204.

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Officers/Staff
President: Tarek El Gammal, tarek@queensquaregroup.com
Treasurer / Secretary: Bernadette Welch, bernadettewelch@yahoo.com
Newsletter Editor: Melanie Moran, 297-8204 or melanie.moran@12South.org
Newsletter Designer: Wendy Stamberger, stamco@bellsouth.net

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