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July 13 - July 20th, 2001
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Greek Spanakopita
Fast & Easy made the
American Way
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Est. preparation time:
20 mins
Est. cooking time:
45 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 package (10-ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 bunch of scallions, cut to 1/2 in pieces
- 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 pound cottage cheese
- 6 eggs
Personally I use 3 whole eggs & 3 eggs "whites only".
(saving in cholosterol...)
- salt to taste.. (remenber FETA is salty)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Large frozen pie crust
Directions:
Brush pie crust with a tab of olive oil and bake for 10 mins.
Squeeze excess moisture from spinach and place in large mixing bowl. Add feta cheese, scallions, cottage cheese, eggs and seasonings. Mix thoroughly.
Pour mixture into half-baked pie crust.
Bake at 400° F for 40 to 45 minutes or until mixture spring back when pressed.
Serve warm.
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Editor's Corner
MNA'S PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Midtown Neighborhood Association's Safety Committee meeting was held last Tuesday evening at Mary Mac's Tea Room. The guest speaker was Councilmember Julia Emmons from the Atlanta City Council. She was introduced by MNA Vice President and currently declared candidate for Councilmember, District 6, Jannie Gerds. The room was packed with Midtown residents, including Sue Wasserman, a free-lance writer, who had come to attend the meeting for the Atlanta Journal and Constitution.
Councilmember Emmons began her speech by stating that she lived in Morningside and that her job was one of management. She said that there was a great number of bright and talented people in the city government, but with the same breath, she stated that there was no coordination at all between the City Council and the Mayor's Office. To prove her point, she mentioned the extensive work the Council had engaged itself in passing a "Noise Ordinance" which was never conveyed to the police force, until nine months after the legislation was passed. Total disconnect.
In seeking to be elected as President of the City Council this coming November, Julia wants to establish a bridge of communication between the Council, the Mayor's Office and various departments in city government. She wants to look at the world from a consumer's point of view and so should the city government. She expressed disappointment that the current budget process does not reflect the city philosophy of life. In a lively questions-and-answers session, when asked how she evaluated the mayoral candidates, she responded by saying that she was trying to get a hint as to how and what the elected official will do in power. There were several questions which followed relating to topics like the Atlanta Road Race, crime, prostitution, real estate development, etc. Donnye Phillips stated that those who live near Ponce de Leon cannot afford to get out of their houses after midnight due to heavy traffic of prostitutes and pimps. Patsy Bonafair brought up the issue of small business shop owners like a boutique, a gallery, a florist, unable to pay rents ranging from \$34.00 per square foot and upwards. The discussions lasted more than an hour.
Following Councilmember Emmons, Jannie Gerds introduced Lt. Walker who gave a short report on crime in Midtown and the arrests made by his staff, in spite of his limited resources. Lt. Walker put together a file, for each member, dealing with various city ordinances ranging from prostitution to excessive noise. How each act is punishable when convicted on first offense, second, third and subsequent convictions. On the issue of prostitution, he said there has been no increase, instead they have shifted to other locations. As an example, he mentioned Cypress Street which used to be the place to be. Now there is no Cypress Street any more. So the prostitutes have moved to new locations. He suggested that residents stay inside their homes after midnight. He offered his mobile phone which is in operation 24 hours a day. In case of an emergency, please call 404 - 658 - 7830.
Our sincere appreciation goes to Lt. Walker for his continuous dedication to make Midtown a safe place to live in.
James C. Stathis
Associate Editor
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