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FISHER PARK-EST. 1902-FISHERPARKNC.ORG 1 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
THE
FISHER PARKER
MARCH 2016
ANNUAL FISHER PARK EASTER EGG HUNT SCHEDULED FOR 10 a.m., SATURDAY, MARCH 26
ne of Fisher Park’s most popular traditions, the annual Easter egg hunt, is coming soon. Hosted and produced each year by our neighbors at Delancey Street, 811 N. Elm Street, this event includes the egg hunt and other activities for kids who live in Fisher Park, as well as children of parents who work in our neighborhood, grandparents, and other relatives.
Please plan to join our Delancey Street neighbors, along with Fisher Park Board member Katy Bess (478.714.4228), in the East Park near the playground, Saturday, March 26, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 12.
DECEMBER LUMINARIA AND PARK PARTY EVENT DRAWS IMPRESSIVE ATTENDANCE
aybe it was being able to wear sandals the second week in December, but this winter’s Luminaria and Park Party was a huge success. Dozens of neighbors from throughout Fisher Park lit the popular luminaria along sidewalks and traveled to the West Park to enjoy cider, cookies, and a visit by Santa (who held court in the King’s Chair). The FPNA is planning a similar event for December 11, 2016, so please mark your calendar to participate.
2015 DONATIONS SET A NEW RECORD
Hanks to the generosity of the donors listed on the insert, 2015 was a banner year for the Fisher Park Neighborhood Association. In recent years, the Association has needed to withdraw funds from our endowment at the Community Foundation to avoid operating at a loss. Support from neighbors at year-end allows the endowment to remain untouched this year and continue to grow.
Donations of money to the Association help fund events like the June Jubilee, National Night Out, and the Halloween Parade & Party, which are fundamental to the spirit of our neighborhood.
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2015 CALENDAR
EASTER EGG HUNT: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. to 12. Meet in East Fisher Park near the playground. Katy Bess, 478.714.4228
PARK WORK MORNING: Saturday, April 16, 9 to 11 a.m. Meet in West Fisher Park near the concrete animals for assignments. Sally Atwood, 336.273-8286.
JUNE JUBILEE SOCIAL: Saturday, June 4, 4–8 p.m. Temple Emanuel lawn on Greene Street (inside the Social Hall in case of bad weather). Ashley Meredith, 336.202.4964
PARK WORK MORNING: Saturday, June 11, 9 to 11 a.m. Meet in West Fisher Park near the concrete animals for assignments. Sally Atwood, 336.273-8286.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT SOCIAL:
Tuesday, August 9, 7–8:30 p.m. East Fisher Park playground. No rain date. Events Coordinator Susan Lowe, 336.402.0547
PARK WORK MORNING: Saturday, October 1, 9–11 a.m. Meet in West Fisher Park near the concrete animals for assignments. Sally Atwood, 336.273-8286.
HALLOWEEN PARADE & PARTY: Sunday, October 23, 2016 4 p.m. Katy Bess, 478.714.4228
FPNA ANNUAL MEETING: Sunday, November 20, 4 p.m., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Broome Hall, FPNA President Anne Bowers, 336.617.8344
LUMINARIA DISPLAY~KEY DATES
 Sunday, November 27: Orders to Block Captains
 Thursday, December 1: Kit-building Party
 Sunday, December 11: Luminaria Display and Neighborhood Park Event
 Sunday, December 18: Rain date
Todd McCain, Luminaria Coordinator, 336.339.4089 FISHER PARK-EST. 1902-FISHERPARKNC.ORG 2 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
These gifts also enable the Association to print the quarterly Fisher Parker newsletter and maintain its website, which help keep neighbors informed. And, of tremendous importance to many of us, this support makes possible maintenance of the park beyond what the City is able to offer. This can include the purchase of trees, shrubs, and replacement plantings to keep our park beautiful.
The FPNA thanks the donors listed on the insert for their commitment to keeping our neighborhood a very special place.
PLANNING A MODIFICATION? CHECK FIRST ON A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
ne of the most important aspects of living in the Fisher Park Historic District is our commitment to preserving the architectural elements that make our neighborhood unique.
Consequently, a formal process has long been in place for approving modifications to houses, out-buildings, and landscapes in the district. In the last few months there have been a couple of instances in which changes were made to houses in Fisher Park without the proper approval. Not only does this endanger the neighborhood character, it is also illegal and can subject homeowners to substantial fines.
A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is required before making exterior changes to buildings or landscape changes in Greensboro’s Fisher Park Historic District. Work must conform with historic district guidelines. The application form, instructions and guidelines are available on the City’s website at www.greensboro-nc.gov/hdprogram, or you can receive a copy by calling the Planning Department (number below).
COAs can be approved in one of two ways:
 By City staff for minor projects like repairing a front porch, installing HVAC equipment, or removing a dead tree.
 By the Historic Preservation Commission for major alterations to buildings, new buildings, additions, signs, fences, and other projects.
In short, if you’re planning changes to your house, and you’re not sure whether a COA is required, give the Planning Department a call at 336.373.2144.
NEW PARK LIGHT FIXTURES
he City will soon begin replacing the existing wood pole light fixtures (right) in both East and West parks with new LED (light-emitting diode) fixtures as the old lamps burn out. LED lights not only outlast the old mercury vapor lights, but they give more light and better and brighter light quality, and they last much longer before requiring replacement. The City has selected an LED fixture (left) that contains 20 small lamps per fixture. Fisher Park now has seven existing light fixtures. For more information, contact Carl Myatt at 336.763.0651.
PETS LOST AND FOUND
eighbors frequently post pet lost and found notices through our neighborhood listserv, Facebook, and NextDoor sites. Ask neighbors to allow you to look in their basements, garages, or sheds, especially after good-weather days when those doors might have been left open.
It also is in your and your pet’s best interest to understand Guilford County Animal Shelter policies in case your pet is delivered there.
All animals received as strays will be held for 72 hours after which the animal becomes property of the Guilford County Animal Shelter to be put up for adoption or to be euthanized in compliance with animal shelter policies. (Fifty percent euthanasia rates are common based on animal temperament, veterinary medical/humane determinations, and owner’s requests) Like it or not, this is a significant improvement over previous year’s statistics, under new shelter management.
You may visit the shelter—but not call— to identify your pet any afternoon.
Up to the 72-hour holding period, with ownership proof—such as veterinary records or a microchip, but not simply a photo—you may redeem your pet by paying a redemption fee which includes a rabies vaccine and a microchip.
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After the 72-hour holding period, you are allowed to adopt your pet if approved through the adoption process. In brief, if your treasured pet tends to get outside, it’s a good idea to microchip it and maintain rabies vaccination records in case it’s taken to the Shelter.
GREENSBORO PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING
n 2015, the City of Greensboro agreed to solicit from the community ideas for capital improvement projects on City property. This will be followed in April by public voting on selected projects, allotting up to $100,000 for projects chosen within each City Council District.
This process, known as Participatory Budgeting (PB), seeks greater equity, empowerment, community-building, and transparency in City budget decisions. Greensboro is the first city in the southeast to undertake this democratic PB process.
In our City Council District alone, 153 project ideas were submitted. PB volunteers, along with City staff, are vetting ideas to ensure they meet these criteria: capital improvements, on City property, and doable within the $100,000 maximum/district.
DELANCEY STREET NC PLANS MOVE
elancey Street NC, which houses residents committed to rebuilding their lives, has been located at 811 North Elm Street since 1987. The organization recently shared plans to purchase historic 507 North Church Street—the Leftwich House and the adjacent McAllister House. The smallest of all six Delancey Street facilities nationwide including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Juan Pueblo NM, Brewster NY, and Charleston SC, Delancey Street NC is thrilled to grow yet remain within the historic Fisher Park Neighborhood. Cultivating successful lives within a safe, welcoming, prominent neighborhood is essential to Delancey Street organization’s 46-year commitment to life-long self-development.
Delancey Street NC residents are consistent contributors to our neighborhood. They orchestrate our annual FPNA children's Easter Egg Hunt, participate significantly in every Park Volunteer Morning, serve as Block Captains to deliver the Fisher Parker, and offer a standing invitation to Sunday brunch at Delancey Street NC for any neighbor who wishes to attend.
To learn more about Delancey Street, visit http://delanceystreetfoundation.org/ourstory.php. For further details, contact Mark Scott at MScott@DelanceyStreet.org or 336.379.8477.
TAKE A HIKE! BUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL
t’s nearly spring, and more and more Fisher Park residents and other pedestrians are taking advantage of one of the most readily available and cheapest form of exercise known to humans: walking. But it can be dicey, especially with the volume of cut-through motor traffic in our neighborhood.
Walking is good for your health, and it's good for the environment. But before you head out on foot there are important safety tips to remember.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in the next 24 hours, on average, 445 people will be treated in an emergency department for traffic-related pedestrian injuries. It’s critical that you understand the risks and learn how to stay safe.
Children are at even greater risk of injury or death from traffic crashes due to their small size, inability to judge distances and speeds, and lack of experience with traffic rules. It’s crucial to teach children these and other safe walking habits (and reinforce them) at an early age:  Whenever possible, cross the street at a designated crosswalk or intersection.  Increase your visibility at night by carrying a flashlight and wearing reflective clothing.  It's safest to use a sidewalk, but if not available, walk on the left, facing traffic.  Be aware of motorists making “rolling stops” to save time. Most who do this are focused on other traffic, not pedestrians. You could be crossing at an intersection, with the “Walk” signal, but still be at risk. Coming to a full stop is the law, but we see violations throughout Fisher Park.
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FISHER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (FPNA)
P. O. BOX 2004 ● GREENSBORO, NC 27402
Mission: To preserve the historic and residential character of the Fisher Park neighborhood, and to work with the City of Greensboro to help maintain the scenic park for the benefit of the general public.
2016 FPNA Board of Directors
Position (term ends)
Name
Phone
Email
Address
Board (2018) Michael Chapman 336.224.5805 mpchapman4739@gmail.com, N. Eugene Street
Board (2018) Kay Quinlivan 336.255.7299 kayequin@aol.com 910 Olive St.
Board (2018) Ashley Meredith 336.202.4964
Ashley@ashleymeredithhomes.com
Board (2016)
Sally Atwood, Streets & Sidewalks Chair
336.273.8286
skda1@aol.com
802 Simpson Street
Board (2016)
Anne Bowers, President
336.617.8344
abowers9@triad.rr.com
402-B Fisher Park Cr.
Board (2016)
Cynthia Holzheimer, Secretary
336.404.8188
cmholzheimer@earthlink.net
404-E Fisher Park Circle
Board (2016)
Buzzy Wyland
336.542.8611
wylandb13@aol.com
204 West Bessemer Avenue
Board (2017)
Susan Lowe
336.402.0547
susanlowe4673@gmail.com
305-B Parkway Drive
Board (2017)
Katy Bess, Children’s Event Coordinator
478.714.4228
demanigold@yahoo.com
305 East Hendrix Street
Board (2017)
Lara Katz, Treasurer
336.558.5067
laramkatz@gmail.com
A4 Cannon Court
Board (2017)
Todd McCain, 2016 Luminaria Coordinator
336.339.4089
stmccain@aol.com
318 West Bessemer Avenue
Board (2017)
Cheryl Pratt
336.202.6543
cpratt3@att.net
910 Magnolia Street
Board (2017)
Liz Urquhart, Communications
336.373.1250
lizurquhart@yahoo.com
403 West Bessemer Avenue
Board (2014)
Raymond Large, Past President
828.508.6977
radylarge@gmail.com
622 North Elm Street
FPNA Board 2016 Meeting Schedule.
Call any Board member to confirm dates, times.
2016 Board meetings are on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 North Greene Street. Remaining dates are as follows: March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 24, and December 5 (this combines the November and December meetings). The annual neighborhood-wide meeting is Sunday, November 20, 2016, 4 p.m. in Broome Hall of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 North Greene Street (enter from back of building off Simpson Street).
Additional Neighborhood Volunteers:
Children’s Events
Katy Bess
478.714.4228
demanigold@yahoo.com
305 East Hendrix St.
Email Listserv
Liz Urquhart
336.373.1250
lizurquhart@yahoo.com
403 West Bessemer Avenue
Neighborhood Watch
Seeking a neighborhood volunteer!
Newsletter Editor
Liz Urquhart
336.373.1250
lizurquhart@yahoo.com
403 West Bessemer
Webmaster
Ann Stringfield
336.370.0457
InfoCrofters@triad.rr.com
1005 N. Eugene
Block Captain South Coordinator: Cheryl Poole
336.275.0333
cherylpoole@triad.rr.com
601 Magnolia Street
Block Captain North Coordinator: Jim Willis
336.275.5092
galoot00074@att.net
307 East Hendrix Street
Find your volunteer Block Captain’s contact information at www.fisherparknc.org
Helpful Contacts and Organizations
City Council
Justin Outling, City Council District 3
336.373. 4638 or justin.outling@greensboro.nc.gov
County Commission
Jeff Phillips, County Commissioner District 5
Kay Cashion, County Commissioner At Large
336.337.2955 or jphilli1@co.guilford.nc.us
336.274.6272 or kcashio@co.guilford.nc.us
City Customer Contact
Directs your calls to appropriate department
336.373.CITY = 336.373.2489
City Historic District Staff
Historic district guidelines, applications for Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA), plus free design review advice.
336.373.2144 directly
or simply call 336.373.CITY
City Zoning Enforcement
Historic district guidelines enforcement, property owner housing concerns, signage concerns, etc.
336.373.2753 directly
or simply call 336.373.CITY
City Code Compliance
Rental housing inspections, abandoned vehicles, overgrown property cleanup, etc.
336.373.2111 directly or simply call 336.373.CITY
Duke Energy
Streetlight outage or electrical power outage.
1.800.POWERON (1.800.769.3766)
Police Central Division
Police assistance during emergencies and non-emergencies such as suspicious activities or noise abatement
Emergency: 911 Non-emergency: 336.373.2222
Police Community Resource Officer (CRO)
Police Officer (CRO) Deanna Taylor DeannaTaylor@greensboro-nc.gov
336.373.4643
Fisher Park E-mail Listserv
1. Visit www.fisherparknc.org/communicate.html and follow directions. Create your own Yahoo! user name and password.
2. Then send e-mails to: fisherpark@yahoogroups.com. To unsubscribe, send a blank e-mail to: fisherpark-unsubscribe@yahoo.com
Fisher Park Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/70093789136
Fisher Park NextDoor Site Visit https://fisherparknc.nextdoor.com, and follow NextDoor instructions to join.
Historic Homeowner's Contractor Referrals
Positive referrals to contractors, provided by neighbors and hosted by Preservation Greensboro Inc. (PGI)
PreservationGreensboro.org/about/preservation-resources/
Greensboro Neighborhood Congress
Greensboro alliance of neighborhoods meeting monthly to address city-wide issues and empower neighborhoods to resolve neighborhood-specific concerns. www.GreensboroNeighborhoodCongress.org

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Title	Fisher Parker [March 2016]
Date	2016-03
Creator (group/organization)	Fisher Park Neighborhood Association
Subject headings	Greensboro (N.C.) -- History
Topics	Neighborhoods Historic Districts Fisher Park
Place	Greensboro (N.C.)
Description	Newsletter of the Fisher Park Neighborhood Association.
Type	Text
Original format	newsletters
Original publisher	Greensboro, N.C. : Fisher Park Neighborhood Association
Language	en
Contributing institution	Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, UNCG University Libraries
Source collection	MSS215 Fisher Park Neighborhood Association Records, 1973-2014
Series/grouping	3 Newsletters
Box	Digital
Folder	Digital
Finding aid link	http://libapps.uncg.edu/archon/?p=collections/controlcard&id=633
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Additional rights information	IN COPYRIGHT. This item is subject to copyright. Contact the contributing institution for permission to reuse.
Object ID	MSS215.999_2016-03
Date digitized	2014
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Full text	FISHER PARK-EST. 1902-FISHERPARKNC.ORG 1 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES THE FISHER PARKER MARCH 2016 ANNUAL FISHER PARK EASTER EGG HUNT SCHEDULED FOR 10 a.m., SATURDAY, MARCH 26 ne of Fisher Park’s most popular traditions, the annual Easter egg hunt, is coming soon. Hosted and produced each year by our neighbors at Delancey Street, 811 N. Elm Street, this event includes the egg hunt and other activities for kids who live in Fisher Park, as well as children of parents who work in our neighborhood, grandparents, and other relatives. Please plan to join our Delancey Street neighbors, along with Fisher Park Board member Katy Bess (478.714.4228), in the East Park near the playground, Saturday, March 26, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 12. DECEMBER LUMINARIA AND PARK PARTY EVENT DRAWS IMPRESSIVE ATTENDANCE aybe it was being able to wear sandals the second week in December, but this winter’s Luminaria and Park Party was a huge success. Dozens of neighbors from throughout Fisher Park lit the popular luminaria along sidewalks and traveled to the West Park to enjoy cider, cookies, and a visit by Santa (who held court in the King’s Chair). The FPNA is planning a similar event for December 11, 2016, so please mark your calendar to participate. 2015 DONATIONS SET A NEW RECORD Hanks to the generosity of the donors listed on the insert, 2015 was a banner year for the Fisher Park Neighborhood Association. In recent years, the Association has needed to withdraw funds from our endowment at the Community Foundation to avoid operating at a loss. Support from neighbors at year-end allows the endowment to remain untouched this year and continue to grow. Donations of money to the Association help fund events like the June Jubilee, National Night Out, and the Halloween Parade & Party, which are fundamental to the spirit of our neighborhood. O M T 2015 CALENDAR EASTER EGG HUNT: Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. to 12. Meet in East Fisher Park near the playground. Katy Bess, 478.714.4228 PARK WORK MORNING: Saturday, April 16, 9 to 11 a.m. Meet in West Fisher Park near the concrete animals for assignments. Sally Atwood, 336.273-8286. JUNE JUBILEE SOCIAL: Saturday, June 4, 4–8 p.m. Temple Emanuel lawn on Greene Street (inside the Social Hall in case of bad weather). Ashley Meredith, 336.202.4964 PARK WORK MORNING: Saturday, June 11, 9 to 11 a.m. Meet in West Fisher Park near the concrete animals for assignments. Sally Atwood, 336.273-8286. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT SOCIAL: Tuesday, August 9, 7–8:30 p.m. East Fisher Park playground. No rain date. Events Coordinator Susan Lowe, 336.402.0547 PARK WORK MORNING: Saturday, October 1, 9–11 a.m. Meet in West Fisher Park near the concrete animals for assignments. Sally Atwood, 336.273-8286. HALLOWEEN PARADE & PARTY: Sunday, October 23, 2016 4 p.m. Katy Bess, 478.714.4228 FPNA ANNUAL MEETING: Sunday, November 20, 4 p.m., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Broome Hall, FPNA President Anne Bowers, 336.617.8344 LUMINARIA DISPLAY~KEY DATES  Sunday, November 27: Orders to Block Captains  Thursday, December 1: Kit-building Party  Sunday, December 11: Luminaria Display and Neighborhood Park Event  Sunday, December 18: Rain date Todd McCain, Luminaria Coordinator, 336.339.4089 FISHER PARK-EST. 1902-FISHERPARKNC.ORG 2 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES These gifts also enable the Association to print the quarterly Fisher Parker newsletter and maintain its website, which help keep neighbors informed. And, of tremendous importance to many of us, this support makes possible maintenance of the park beyond what the City is able to offer. This can include the purchase of trees, shrubs, and replacement plantings to keep our park beautiful. The FPNA thanks the donors listed on the insert for their commitment to keeping our neighborhood a very special place. PLANNING A MODIFICATION? CHECK FIRST ON A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS ne of the most important aspects of living in the Fisher Park Historic District is our commitment to preserving the architectural elements that make our neighborhood unique. Consequently, a formal process has long been in place for approving modifications to houses, out-buildings, and landscapes in the district. In the last few months there have been a couple of instances in which changes were made to houses in Fisher Park without the proper approval. Not only does this endanger the neighborhood character, it is also illegal and can subject homeowners to substantial fines. A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is required before making exterior changes to buildings or landscape changes in Greensboro’s Fisher Park Historic District. Work must conform with historic district guidelines. The application form, instructions and guidelines are available on the City’s website at www.greensboro-nc.gov/hdprogram, or you can receive a copy by calling the Planning Department (number below). COAs can be approved in one of two ways:  By City staff for minor projects like repairing a front porch, installing HVAC equipment, or removing a dead tree.  By the Historic Preservation Commission for major alterations to buildings, new buildings, additions, signs, fences, and other projects. In short, if you’re planning changes to your house, and you’re not sure whether a COA is required, give the Planning Department a call at 336.373.2144. NEW PARK LIGHT FIXTURES he City will soon begin replacing the existing wood pole light fixtures (right) in both East and West parks with new LED (light-emitting diode) fixtures as the old lamps burn out. LED lights not only outlast the old mercury vapor lights, but they give more light and better and brighter light quality, and they last much longer before requiring replacement. The City has selected an LED fixture (left) that contains 20 small lamps per fixture. Fisher Park now has seven existing light fixtures. For more information, contact Carl Myatt at 336.763.0651. PETS LOST AND FOUND eighbors frequently post pet lost and found notices through our neighborhood listserv, Facebook, and NextDoor sites. Ask neighbors to allow you to look in their basements, garages, or sheds, especially after good-weather days when those doors might have been left open. It also is in your and your pet’s best interest to understand Guilford County Animal Shelter policies in case your pet is delivered there. All animals received as strays will be held for 72 hours after which the animal becomes property of the Guilford County Animal Shelter to be put up for adoption or to be euthanized in compliance with animal shelter policies. (Fifty percent euthanasia rates are common based on animal temperament, veterinary medical/humane determinations, and owner’s requests) Like it or not, this is a significant improvement over previous year’s statistics, under new shelter management. You may visit the shelter—but not call— to identify your pet any afternoon. Up to the 72-hour holding period, with ownership proof—such as veterinary records or a microchip, but not simply a photo—you may redeem your pet by paying a redemption fee which includes a rabies vaccine and a microchip. O T N FISHER PARK-EST. 1902-FISHERPARKNC.ORG 3 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES After the 72-hour holding period, you are allowed to adopt your pet if approved through the adoption process. In brief, if your treasured pet tends to get outside, it’s a good idea to microchip it and maintain rabies vaccination records in case it’s taken to the Shelter. GREENSBORO PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING n 2015, the City of Greensboro agreed to solicit from the community ideas for capital improvement projects on City property. This will be followed in April by public voting on selected projects, allotting up to $100,000 for projects chosen within each City Council District. This process, known as Participatory Budgeting (PB), seeks greater equity, empowerment, community-building, and transparency in City budget decisions. Greensboro is the first city in the southeast to undertake this democratic PB process. In our City Council District alone, 153 project ideas were submitted. PB volunteers, along with City staff, are vetting ideas to ensure they meet these criteria: capital improvements, on City property, and doable within the $100,000 maximum/district. DELANCEY STREET NC PLANS MOVE elancey Street NC, which houses residents committed to rebuilding their lives, has been located at 811 North Elm Street since 1987. The organization recently shared plans to purchase historic 507 North Church Street—the Leftwich House and the adjacent McAllister House. The smallest of all six Delancey Street facilities nationwide including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Juan Pueblo NM, Brewster NY, and Charleston SC, Delancey Street NC is thrilled to grow yet remain within the historic Fisher Park Neighborhood. Cultivating successful lives within a safe, welcoming, prominent neighborhood is essential to Delancey Street organization’s 46-year commitment to life-long self-development. Delancey Street NC residents are consistent contributors to our neighborhood. They orchestrate our annual FPNA children's Easter Egg Hunt, participate significantly in every Park Volunteer Morning, serve as Block Captains to deliver the Fisher Parker, and offer a standing invitation to Sunday brunch at Delancey Street NC for any neighbor who wishes to attend. To learn more about Delancey Street, visit http://delanceystreetfoundation.org/ourstory.php. For further details, contact Mark Scott at MScott@DelanceyStreet.org or 336.379.8477. TAKE A HIKE! BUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL t’s nearly spring, and more and more Fisher Park residents and other pedestrians are taking advantage of one of the most readily available and cheapest form of exercise known to humans: walking. But it can be dicey, especially with the volume of cut-through motor traffic in our neighborhood. Walking is good for your health, and it's good for the environment. But before you head out on foot there are important safety tips to remember. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in the next 24 hours, on average, 445 people will be treated in an emergency department for traffic-related pedestrian injuries. It’s critical that you understand the risks and learn how to stay safe. Children are at even greater risk of injury or death from traffic crashes due to their small size, inability to judge distances and speeds, and lack of experience with traffic rules. It’s crucial to teach children these and other safe walking habits (and reinforce them) at an early age:  Whenever possible, cross the street at a designated crosswalk or intersection.  Increase your visibility at night by carrying a flashlight and wearing reflective clothing.  It's safest to use a sidewalk, but if not available, walk on the left, facing traffic.  Be aware of motorists making “rolling stops” to save time. Most who do this are focused on other traffic, not pedestrians. You could be crossing at an intersection, with the “Walk” signal, but still be at risk. Coming to a full stop is the law, but we see violations throughout Fisher Park. I D I FISHER PARK-EST. 1902-FISHERPARKNC.ORG 4 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES FISHER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (FPNA) P. O. BOX 2004 ● GREENSBORO, NC 27402 Mission: To preserve the historic and residential character of the Fisher Park neighborhood, and to work with the City of Greensboro to help maintain the scenic park for the benefit of the general public. 2016 FPNA Board of Directors Position (term ends) Name Phone Email Address Board (2018) Michael Chapman 336.224.5805 mpchapman4739@gmail.com, N. Eugene Street Board (2018) Kay Quinlivan 336.255.7299 kayequin@aol.com 910 Olive St. Board (2018) Ashley Meredith 336.202.4964 Ashley@ashleymeredithhomes.com Board (2016) Sally Atwood, Streets & Sidewalks Chair 336.273.8286 skda1@aol.com 802 Simpson Street Board (2016) Anne Bowers, President 336.617.8344 abowers9@triad.rr.com 402-B Fisher Park Cr. Board (2016) Cynthia Holzheimer, Secretary 336.404.8188 cmholzheimer@earthlink.net 404-E Fisher Park Circle Board (2016) Buzzy Wyland 336.542.8611 wylandb13@aol.com 204 West Bessemer Avenue Board (2017) Susan Lowe 336.402.0547 susanlowe4673@gmail.com 305-B Parkway Drive Board (2017) Katy Bess, Children’s Event Coordinator 478.714.4228 demanigold@yahoo.com 305 East Hendrix Street Board (2017) Lara Katz, Treasurer 336.558.5067 laramkatz@gmail.com A4 Cannon Court Board (2017) Todd McCain, 2016 Luminaria Coordinator 336.339.4089 stmccain@aol.com 318 West Bessemer Avenue Board (2017) Cheryl Pratt 336.202.6543 cpratt3@att.net 910 Magnolia Street Board (2017) Liz Urquhart, Communications 336.373.1250 lizurquhart@yahoo.com 403 West Bessemer Avenue Board (2014) Raymond Large, Past President 828.508.6977 radylarge@gmail.com 622 North Elm Street FPNA Board 2016 Meeting Schedule. Call any Board member to confirm dates, times. 2016 Board meetings are on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 North Greene Street. Remaining dates are as follows: March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 24, and December 5 (this combines the November and December meetings). The annual neighborhood-wide meeting is Sunday, November 20, 2016, 4 p.m. in Broome Hall of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 North Greene Street (enter from back of building off Simpson Street). Additional Neighborhood Volunteers: Children’s Events Katy Bess 478.714.4228 demanigold@yahoo.com 305 East Hendrix St. Email Listserv Liz Urquhart 336.373.1250 lizurquhart@yahoo.com 403 West Bessemer Avenue Neighborhood Watch Seeking a neighborhood volunteer! Newsletter Editor Liz Urquhart 336.373.1250 lizurquhart@yahoo.com 403 West Bessemer Webmaster Ann Stringfield 336.370.0457 InfoCrofters@triad.rr.com 1005 N. Eugene Block Captain South Coordinator: Cheryl Poole 336.275.0333 cherylpoole@triad.rr.com 601 Magnolia Street Block Captain North Coordinator: Jim Willis 336.275.5092 galoot00074@att.net 307 East Hendrix Street Find your volunteer Block Captain’s contact information at www.fisherparknc.org Helpful Contacts and Organizations City Council Justin Outling, City Council District 3 336.373. 4638 or justin.outling@greensboro.nc.gov County Commission Jeff Phillips, County Commissioner District 5 Kay Cashion, County Commissioner At Large 336.337.2955 or jphilli1@co.guilford.nc.us 336.274.6272 or kcashio@co.guilford.nc.us City Customer Contact Directs your calls to appropriate department 336.373.CITY = 336.373.2489 City Historic District Staff Historic district guidelines, applications for Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA), plus free design review advice. 336.373.2144 directly or simply call 336.373.CITY City Zoning Enforcement Historic district guidelines enforcement, property owner housing concerns, signage concerns, etc. 336.373.2753 directly or simply call 336.373.CITY City Code Compliance Rental housing inspections, abandoned vehicles, overgrown property cleanup, etc. 336.373.2111 directly or simply call 336.373.CITY Duke Energy Streetlight outage or electrical power outage. 1.800.POWERON (1.800.769.3766) Police Central Division Police assistance during emergencies and non-emergencies such as suspicious activities or noise abatement Emergency: 911 Non-emergency: 336.373.2222 Police Community Resource Officer (CRO) Police Officer (CRO) Deanna Taylor DeannaTaylor@greensboro-nc.gov 336.373.4643 Fisher Park E-mail Listserv 1. Visit www.fisherparknc.org/communicate.html and follow directions. Create your own Yahoo! user name and password. 2. Then send e-mails to: fisherpark@yahoogroups.com. To unsubscribe, send a blank e-mail to: fisherpark-unsubscribe@yahoo.com Fisher Park Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/70093789136 Fisher Park NextDoor Site Visit https://fisherparknc.nextdoor.com, and follow NextDoor instructions to join. Historic Homeowner's Contractor Referrals Positive referrals to contractors, provided by neighbors and hosted by Preservation Greensboro Inc. (PGI) PreservationGreensboro.org/about/preservation-resources/ Greensboro Neighborhood Congress Greensboro alliance of neighborhoods meeting monthly to address city-wide issues and empower neighborhoods to resolve neighborhood-specific concerns. www.GreensboroNeighborhoodCongress.org

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