9am Session

The focus of the work session was to clean up the trash in the Park at the corner of Waterford Rd. and Oldknow Dr.  That area has been used as a dumping area for trash- tires, old fencing, tree limbs, and household garbage.

Thanks to all who helped us clean up:  Barbara Battle, Michael B. Drake, Pauline Drake, Gerald Evans, Jim Gantner, Leola McKinney, Joseph Mitchell, Millicent Norman, Isaac Robinson, and Morris and Rashida Wyatt.

12:30p Session

We were honored to have 11 members of the Fulton County Office of Children and Youth Commission, under the supervision of Reginald Crossley.  They spent time spreading mulch along the paths in the Park.  Our thanks go out to them.

Richardau Byrd, Michael Drake, Pauline Drake, Gerald Evans, Jim Gantner, Leola McKinney, Joseph Mitchell, Dawn and LaMarr Robinson, and Nicholas and Phyllis Wiggins helped to spread mulch, move railroad ties, water plants, and paint the park benches.

Thanks to all of our volunteers!

On Sunday afternoon, the King of Pops visited Jennie Drake Park with a cooler of delicious icy treats. Thanks to Park Pride and the King of Pops (http://atlanta.kingofpops.net) for the visit!

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On June 21^st, the Friends of Jennie Drake Park held their monthly work session ending with the ground breaking for the new entrance to Jennie Drake Park.

Volunteers from Tokio Marine Management, along with Park Pride, mulched paths and installed two benches donated by Lifecycle Building Center. The volunteers also joined in the ground breaking festivities.

City Council Member Mary Norwood attended the event and stated: “This is a beautiful piece of property. There is precious little Public green space in the City. You are so far thinking to plan for this, and to have this in perpetuity, as a wonderful amenity to your community and the City of Atlanta. I want to commend you for all your hard work.”

The list of volunteers included:

Inga Caldwell, Tyler Caldwell, David O’Keefe, Sharon Jenkins, Midori Patterson, Linda Treu, Greg Slaton, Noreen Smith, Jeff Stephens, Kathy Stephens, Leola McKinney, Millicent Drake Norman, Dawn Jackson-Robinson, Eugene Miller, Miriam Miller, David G. Lee, Dawn Jones, Chas O’Keefe, Lauren Jenkins, April Stambaugh, Gerald Evans, Barbara Battle, Anthony DuBose, Ralph Santoro, Alex Craig, Austin Craig, Benjamin Norman, Terry Harrington, Michael Drake, Pauline Drake, Jim Gantner, and Bryan Jenkins.

In addition to the volunteers listed above, these neighbors and friends joined us for the groundbreaking:

Jeanne Byrd, Ava Byrd, Forrest Byrd, Phyllis Wiggins, Rashida Wyatt, Morris Wyatt, Mary Norwood (Council Member – Post 2 At Large), Gilbert Evans, Juanita Morton, Harold Morton, Samuel Smith, Roslyn Pope, Barbara Adams, Verdree Lockhart, Elise Bennett, Carla Gaines, Robert Gaines, Joyce McKennie, and T. J. Locke.

Will you be able to join us for this work session? Please let us know if you will. We are expecting about 20 corporate volunteers; however, we will need help from our neighbors, also.

 Tips:  Dress for outdoor work:  cover your head; cover your arms and legs; protect your feet with closed shoes.  Items to bring–if you have them:  rake, shovel, work gloves.  We will have work gloves, water and snacks.

 Note:  Volunteers under the age of 18 need the permission of a parent or guardian. Please request permission forms from Pauline Drake.

Saturday, June 21 – 11:00 a.m. – across from 668 Waterford Road – Ground- breaking for the handicapped-accessible entrance where the granite benches and commemorative bricks will be installed. Join us for this brief event. The dedication will occur in the fall, after the bricks and benches are installed. Remember—there is still time for you to make a donation or order a brick.

Keep up with developments at the Jennie Drake Park!

• Call Pauline Drake: 404 691-0853
• Send us an email: jenniedrakepark@gmail.com
• Request a brochure.
• Attend a meeting of the Friends of JDP Steering Committee: 4^th Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Adamsville Recreation Center. Next meeting: June 23.
• Contact a member of the Friends of JDP Steering Committee:

Barbara Battle                    Pauline Drake                         Anthony DuBose          

Gerald E. Evans                  Jim Gantner                              Wayne Grady                       

Terry Harrington              Bryan P. Jenkins                        Jessica Karp

 Leola McKinney                  Eugene Miller                Dawn Jackson-Robinson       

 Miriam James Miller       Millicent Drake Norman            Janice Osei

   Young Patterson                Stanley G. Riley                     Frederick Rucker

We had seventeen volunteers show for work on an unusually cool May 17th.  We were able to get a great start on mulching a path through the park, as well as getting the beds ready for spring flowers.  Thanks to: Joseph Mitchell, Pauline Drake, Michael B. Drake, Jim Gantner, Wayne Grady, Millicent Norman, Leola McKinney, Nicholas Wiggins, Phyllis Wiggins, Frankie Riley, Stanley Riley, Gerald E. Evans, and Terry Harrington.  Also, thanks to our student volunteers:  Nzinga Dixon, Noah Grady, Corey Smith, and Phoenix Smith.

Time:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Gathering place:  Driveway of 681 Waterford Road (next to the park).  The park is located at the corner of Waterford Road and Oldknow Drive NW. Tasks:  spreading mulch to define the trail, clearing trash from the creek, removing trash dumped along the roadside, planting annuals, etc. Tips:  Dress for outdoor work;  cover your head; cover your arms and legs; protect your feet with closed shoes.  Items to bring–if you have them:  rake, shovel, work gloves.  We will have work gloves, water and snacks.

Note:  Volunteers under the age of 18 need the permission of a parent or guardian. Please request permission forms from me.Thanks!

Pauline E. Drake404 691-0853

We had a fantastic work session this past Saturday!  The weather was warm for a nice change and a lot was accomplished.  The group included family, neighbors, friends, and students from Spelman College.  Thanks to Annette Smith, Jim Gantner, Cheryl Triplett, Pauline Drake, Bryan Jenkins, Adrienne Scandrett, Barbara Battle, Leola McKinney, Michael Drake, Terry Harrington, and Marilyn Stevens.