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Frank, the Atlanta native founder of DUNWOODY, Ga. — Some of the oldthe Jewish Fertility Foundation. Frank est and youngest members of the local started the foundation in 2015 after Jewish community met Feb. 2 in a battling years of infertility. The nonspecial event organized by the local profit provides financial assistance, nonprofit Jewish Fertility Foundation. educational awareness and emotional Rose Sowadsky, an 83-year-old support to Atlantans who have medical woman who fled Nazi Germany, had fertility challenges. the opportunity to introduce her Jewish The group has helped bring 32 ba@ @ friends @ @ and neighbors to her legacy: the bies into the world with 17 on the way. @ @ infants who were created with the help 1 13/4/19 Page11 03-06-19_HAbannerBlue.qxp_Layout 3/4/1911:16 11:16 AM AM Page @ @ of her @ 03-06-19_HAbannerBlue.qxp_Layout granddaughter’s foundation. 03-06-19_HAbannerBlue.qxp_Layout 1 3/4/19 11:16 AM Page 11:16 1 03-06-19_HAbannerBlue.qxp_Layout 1 3/4/19 AM Page 1 @ Sowadsky’s granddaughter is Elana See FERTILITY, Page 2 @ @ @ @
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annex, freeing up classrooms at the Cultural Center for the arts center to use. To further meet demand, Spruill has the architectural plans to build eight new classDUNWOODY, Ga. — The Spruill Center rooms. The plans add on to the northeast for the Arts has a clear priority for 2020: wing of the building, creating a two-story expanding its space so it can offer more mirror to its existing hallway of classes. The classes to more people. plans also include revamping the courtyard Since 1993, the Spruill Education Centhe arts center shares with the library. ter has been located at the North DeKalb “We would like to have this built and Cultural Center on Chamblee Dunwoody be growing into it by the end of the year,” Road, a space it shares with DeKalb Public Kinsey said. “Now, it’s just a matter of Library, the Stage Door Players and the resolving the money.” Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild. Initially, the arts center was looking From this location, the center offers for a three-way split for financing the more than 800 visual arts classes annuproject, with Spruill putting in one-third ally to more than 5,000 students of all of funds, the city of Dunwoody putting ages and skill levels. in one-third and the final one-third com“People come here for every reason ing from grants and arts foundations. under the sun,” CEO Bob Kinsey said. Making it a city project, however, could “We have people who go on to professional create additional bureaucratic hurdles careers in the arts, folks who just want to and extend the timeline, which the arts develop a specific skill. There are people center wants to avoid, Kinsey said. who see this as stress relief from their day Further complicating the discussion job, folks who come here to socialize, and is the Old Austin Elementary site. With lots of empty nesters and retirees.” the school moved to its new location, the However, the Education Center city gets the old facility. The city is workcan’t keep up with demand. Their most ing with a contractor to study what to put popular classes — usually ceramics and there, which could include moving some jewelry making — sell out quickly, and of the groups currently located at the people are constantly asking them to ofCultural Center. fer new disciplines, like woodturning. Despite the lingering questions, Kinsey “It’s a good problem to have,” Kinsey said he is confident the city and the arts admitted. “But we don’t like to have to are close to reaching an agreement turn people away. That’s why upping > >center and that the City Council and new mayor capacity is our main priority for > 2020.” > > > The city’s new North Shallowford An-> have > all been supportive of the arts. > > > “We want people to know that we nex has provided some > > temporary > > > relief for Spruill Community > > For> > >hear their cries, we’re trying to do some> meetings. > instance, the Dunwoody Homeowners > > > > thing and we’re excited about the oppor> > now held Association meetings are at >the >tunities this could bring,” he said. >
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She looked through the peep hole and saw an unknown man hold an assault rifle with an optic scope and flashlight attached to it. The man did not say anything but took a step back and pointed the rifle at the door. The woman backed away, and the man left.
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Rose Sowadsky, an 83-year-old woman who fled Nazi Germany, poses with her great-grandson at Berman Commons in Dunwoody as part of the Jewish Fertility Foundation’s photoshoot.
On the heels of the Atlanta Jewish Life Festival and Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Jewish Fertility Foundation planned a special photoshoot. The first-of-its-kind event paired 10 Holocaust survivor residents of Berman Commons Assisted Living in Dunwoody with 14 of the Jewish babies that are carrying on their legacy. “Turning struggle into triumph is a value you will find in many Holocaust survivor families, and it’s amazing to watch my granddaughter do exactly that,” Sowadsky said. “Because of her difficulties, she has brought 32 babies into the world — and counting.” Sowadsky fled Nazi Germany in 1938
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Roommate accused in theft of man’s phone, money DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Dunwoody man contacted police Jan. 27 to report he suspected his former roommate of taking $1,000 in cash and a cell phone before he disappeared. The roommate, an acquaintance of another friend, stayed with the man on Jan. 27 at Peachtree Place Parkway. When the man returned later that evening, he noticed that a change jar was missing. Investigating further, he discovered that a total of $1,000 in cash and a cell phone were gone. The man said he was unable to locate the roommate. and her husband, Kurt Felsberg lost his parents in Auschwitz. They couple eventually settled in Atlanta to raise their family after Felsberg, a butcher, found a job at Arthur’s Kosher Meat. “Berman Commons was an ideal location to build an intergenerational community,” Frank said. “Not only are some of the Jewish seniors of Berman Commons Holocaust survivors, but many were the pioneers who contributed to the establishment and growth of Atlanta’s Jewish community.” One of Atlanta’s most celebrated photographers, Beth Intro, took photos for the event. There was also a storytime and snacks. “We felt that this photoshoot was symbolic of the continuity of the Jewish community of Atlanta, but also a symbolic stare-down of the persecution of the past,” Frank said.
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Budget battles dominate in state legislature It’s been a tough start to Georgia’s legislative session thanks to a major budget battle that’s already dominating the session. Despite strong economic times, Georgia is in major belt-tightening mode. We’ve always been HARRELL a well managed, fiscally conservative state because we’ve purposefully underestimated our annual revenue. But now we’re facing revenue shortfalls because of a 2018 state income tax cut. The governor’s proposed budget will mean deep cuts to critical services like mental healthcare, food inspections and public defenders. The legislative session has adjourned session until February 18 to allow House leaders time to mitigate the damage. In the meantime, I’m working on issues I know are important to you. Healthcare Too many of my constituents are struggling to pay their high health insurance premiums and deductibles, and they’re tired of surprise bills for things they thought were covered. So, I filed SB 339, a bill to allow all Georgians, regardless of age, income or insurance status to purchase Medicaid Managed Care. The program would be modeled after our successful Peachcare for Kids program and priced at the same cost it takes for the government to deliver the services. With a public option, the government sets the price instead of a for-profit company, which eliminates profit motive and increases competition in the market to keep costs down for everyone, including those with private plans.
Schools Last year, the Governor vetoed a bill guaranteeing recess for our youngest students. I’ve worked on this issue for decades. Protected play time is essential for child development and learning, so I’m filing a bill to ban graded homework for students in grades K-2. This would give parents the ultimate “local control” over downtime for their kids. I’m also working on a bill to ensure that school trailers are both temporary and safe for our kids. For our older kids, I’m working on a bill that would require colleges and universities to prorate tuition and fees for part-time students. I’m also busy educating legislators about how young adults are getting priced out of college and technical school due to rising tuition, fees, housing and books. Sadly, Georgia’s popular Dual Enrollment program, which allows high school students to earn free college credits, has been cut drastically this session, pending a final House vote. Transit We’re all sick of sitting in traffic and we know that managed toll lanes aren’t the ultimate solution. So, I filed SR 654, a Constitutional amendment to allow Georgia’s gas tax to be used for public transit, in addition to roads and bridges. It has already opened up a productive dialogue with the Senate Transportation Committee about the need for dedicated public transit funding. I look forward to working with them on this issue. It’s an honor to serve you in our legislature. For more frequent updates, subscribe to my weekly email at http:// sallyharrell.org/news. — State Sen. Sally Harrell District 40
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Dunwoody Police launch security cameras initiative By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY — The Dunwoody Police Department has launched an initiative to make security cameras and license plate readers more efficient tools to solve and prevent crime. The “Silent Partners” initiatives asks residents and businesses with security cameras to voluntarily register those devices at dunwoodyga.gov/silentpartners. For security cameras, like Ring or Nest doorbell cameras, the portal only provides law enforcement with the location of registered cameras. If a crime occurs near a camera listed on the map, investigators may request video footage from a specific time period to look for suspicious cars, people or other evidence. Cooperation with any request is voluntary. Only law enforcement personnel have access to the portal, and police can only access the video footage if the camera owner grants permission. “In the past, we would have to canvas an area and go door-to-door to look for surveillance video that might help solve a case,” Chief Billy Grogan said. “Silent Partners streamlines the process by providing the location of cameras. We still have to ask for and receive permission before accessing the data.”
License Plate Readers (LPRs) work differently than security cameras. Most license plate readers take still photos and record data from the photo, like the license plate number and the make, model or color of the car. The Dunwoody Police Department already uses about 20 fixed LPRs in hightraffic areas to capture images of license plates and to identify stolen vehicles, stolen tags and wanted suspects. Several businesses, apartment complexes and neighborhood groups have installed their own LPRs. Unlike security cameras, police can connect with registered LPRs directly and receive real-time alerts when a license plate associated with a stolen vehicle or wanted person passes the camera. This allows officers to respond right away and possibly prevent a crime. “Last year, we decided to invest in a license plate reader for the front of our neighborhood, and we found that it makes a big difference,” said Dino Sammarco, Ashford Chase Homeowners Association president, in a video promoting the Silent Partners initiative. “It gives the police some additional tools to help protect our families. I think it’s been a smart investment.” Flock Safety and Vigilant Solutions are two popular LPR providers. Pricing usually starts around $2,000 a year.
Georgia Power Lighting Services also offers a program called SiteView. According to Flock Safety, neighborhoods that install cameras see a 30 to 50 percent reduction in crime. Dunwoody Police have already seen success using LPRs as an investigative tool and want to grow their ability to do so. “We’re looking forward to working with the community to build up this program,” Chief Grogan said. “This takes community policing to a new and important level.” Dunwoody is one of several Metro Atlanta cities using security cameras and LPRs as law enforcement tools. Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Acworth, Marietta, Milton, John Creek and Kennesaw have developed similar programs, further incentivizing the technology. “Criminals are going to go where the low hanging fruit is,” Johns Creek Police Chief Ed Densmore said. “If everybody surrounding us ends up using these tools and we don’t, we’re exposing ourselves. That’s just a fact.” However, for some these technologies also raise concerns about privacy and a ‘surveillance state.’ To reassure skeptics, Dunwoody says the silent partners portal is voluntary, confidential, and only accessible by law enforcement personnel for crime prevention or investigation purposes.
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State of the Union falls short of addressing medication pricing crises
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I’ll be attending the State of the Union Tuesday night as a guest of Rep. Lucy McBath. Among many things he will say that night, I expect President Trump to tout his “terrific plans” to help us afford our medications. But as a doctor and a patient, I know that in three years we’ve made zero progress on controlling runaway drug prices, and the suffering of patients goes unchecked. While we can all be grateful for recent innovations in prescription drugs to treat cancer, the cost of these drugs is so astronomical that patients, like my father, become hostage to a system that cares more about profit than patients. My father was prescribed Revlimid to treat his cancer, at a cost of almost $15,000 a month. The annual cost of my father’s three-drug treatment regimen was over $250,000 a year. Because my father had saved all his life, he was not eligible for any help paying for this medication though he was far from rich. In fact, he had less savings
OPINION because, until the passage of the Affordable Care Act, he had been forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars keeping me alive since my insurance often did not cover my pre-existing genetic disorder. Now my father needed money for his medication, and we dipped into our savings again. As he struggled for his life, he worried about how much money he would be able to leave my mother and considered just going on hospice. Medicare Part D, created in 2003, explicitly prohibits Medicare from negotiating drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. As a result, Americans pay far higher prices for medications than any other country. Revlimid, for example, costs four times more in the United States than it does in England. Its manufacturer, Celgene, sued to prohibit a generic version of the drug (that costs only $200 a month) from being available in America. We are in a healthcare crisis of our own making. In September 2019, House Democrats introduced HR 3, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act, to negotiate prices on some of the most expensive and most essential medications covered by Medicare, including Revlimid. Senate Republicans led by Mitch McConnell immediately said
they wouldn’t consider any bill involved in “price-fixing,” and though President Trump initially welcomed the initiative, he has since rejected the proposal. These medications are the difference between life and death. And, as in my father’s case, their price tag is so high that sometimes death seems the more reasonable choice. My father was not alone in considering death over medical bills. Suicides and homicides have been reported when patients realize that either they or their loved ones cannot afford their medications. A reasonable and humane plan to control drug prices is sitting on Mitch McConnell’s desk. If President Trump and the Republicans wanted to do something to help cancer patients, they could bring it to the floor. If I get a chance on Tuesday night, I’ll be sure to ask them to do just that. — Jamie Weisman Jamie Weisman, a Sandy Springs resident, owns Medical Dermatology Specialists and is the director of research at Advanced Medical Research. Weisman has a genetic immunodeficiency and is the author of the memoir, “As I Live and Breathe: Notes of a Patient Doctor.”
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The two-story, unpainted farmhouse at Donaldson-Bannister Farm is shown as it looked before Lois Pattillo Bannister’s remodel to convert the home to Colonial Revival style. A new barn is under construction to the side of the house.
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This article is the second in a series about the owners of Donaldson-Bannister Farm, as we celebrate 150 years for the farm. Last time, I shared history of the Donaldson family. The next owner is VALERIE Bannister, Lois PatBIGGERSTAFF tillo Bannister. Lois Pattillo was born in Gwinnett County in 1892 to Jack and Laura Wilson Pattillo. Lois had two siblings, John Ray and Mary Jimmie. Her father started Pattillo Lumber Company in 1895 while they were living in Gwinnett County. By 1910, the Pattillo family lived at
137 Elizabeth Street in Inman Park. Their home was designed by Francis Palmer Smith, a well-known architect in Atlanta and head of the Georgia Tech Architecture School. This fact became significant later when Lois Pattillo purchased the Donaldson home. As a girl growing up in Inman Park, Lois Pattillo was in a social and philanthropic club called Inman Girls. Her name appeared occasionally in the newspaper social column as a guest at parties and dances. After high school, she attended Agnes Scott College. Lois Pattillo was a golfer in the 1920s, playing in the 1924 Atlanta Women’s Golf Association tournament. The first round of the tournament was
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Farm: Continued from Page 8 played at the Brookhaven Country Club. (Atlanta Constitution, May 4, 1924) In 1917, she married Jesse Joe Neer, but he died at the age of 35 in 1921. She married John Hill in 1925, but he tragically died just six years later. When the Donaldson farm was divided into sections and auctioned off in 1932, Pattillo had returned to her maiden name. She initially bought the home and 26 acres as a summer home, keeping her Peachtree Circle home in Atlanta where she had lived with John Hill. Pattillo hired the same architect who had designed her parents’ home, Francis Palmer Smith, to design a Colonial Revival style remodel for the farmhouse. She had the barn and caretaker’s house built, which are still on the property. Pattillo also had a boxwood garden installed. This included a large brick wall with a fountain and a garden of boxwoods, peonies, and paths. The brick wall still stands today. Pattillo used rock from a quarry off Vermack Road to have a swimming pool built into the creek just east of the home. There was a bath house with two changing rooms and picnic tables.
COMMUNITY For more on the pool, go to thecrier.net and look for the August 9, 2019 Past Tense. Lois Pattillo married two more times. She married James Mansfield Davis in 1935. That marriage ended in divorce. In 1937, she married Leland Bannister, a salesman for Georgia Power Company who lived on Chamblee Dunwoody Road. In 1940, Lois Pattillo’s 75-year-old parents were also living in the Dunwoody home with their daughter. The Bannisters also had a foster son named Marcus C. Wood who lived with them. He later shared some of his memories with Vivian Price Saffold, DeKalb County historian. Wood said the Bannisters traded the farm for a home on Woodward Way in Buckhead in 1942. Lois Pattillo Bannister died in 1959 and is buried at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, alongside her parents. Her nieces came to Donaldson-Bannister Farm later and gave a collection of photographs to the Smith family, who owned the property at that time. Bonnie Smith Nichols shared the photographs with Dunwoody Preservation Trust. These photos document how the house and farm looked prior to and during the changes made by Lois Pattillo. You can reach Valerie Biggerstaff at pasttensedunwoody@gmail.com.
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OBITUARY RJ (Bob) Crismond Jr. 6/2/1926 – 1/27/2020 Bob Crismond, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27th. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia to parents Roland J. Crismond Sr. and Ada CRISMOND Mae Crismond. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 48 years, Barbara Gale Crismond, daughter Lisa Michele Crismond, son Mark Scott Cartwright, grandson Christopher Dean Erickson and son-in-law Roger Erickson. He leaves behind, three daughters, Donna Erickson, Lea Hickman and Kyle Gerdes (husband Jeff), one son, RJ (John) Crismond III, nine grandchildren, Ashley Cramer, Lauren Cramer, Brandon Cramer, Matt Erickson, Paul Andrew Erickson, Malcolm Cartwright, Katelyn Morley-Cartwright Johnston, AJ Gerdes and Cody Gerdes Gass and nine great-grandchildren, Brysen Gerdes, Fisher Gerdes, Jackson Cramer, Sydney Cramer, Taylor Gass, Kellan Cartwright, Everly Cartwright, Jasmine Johnston and JJ Johnston. Bob quit high school, lied about his
age and joined the navy in 1944 during World War II. He was a crew member on the USS Lanier and participated in the occupation of Iwo Jima, the invasion of Okinawa and the landing of the first US troops on Japanese soil at Yokosuka, Japan. The troop landing took place after Japan’s surrender but before the Peace Treaty was signed. He was present in Tokyo Bay for the formal signing of the Peace Treaty and took part in the occupation of Nagasaki. After the war, Bob moved to St. Louis where he resumed his education at Washington University. His work later took him to Dallas where he graduated from SMU. He held many positions in the sales and marketing field and ultimately retired as VP of national sales for TRW. While Bob lived in many places around the United States, he fell in love with Dunwoody upon moving there in 1971 and never left. Though he was eligible to be interred in Arlington National Cemetery, his wish was to forever be in Dunwoody. Following a funeral mass at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody on February 8th at 10:30 AM, Bob’s ashes will join those of his wife Barbara in the All Saints Columbarium.
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The Investment Coach
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The roaring inflationary twenties? On the first trading day of the new year, Jan. 2, 2020, the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq indexes hit all-time highs. Given holdover optimism from equity perLewis J. Walker, CFP strong formance in 2019, pundits suggested we’re headed into another “roaring ’20s.” Maybe so, but we’d best hope it’s not a reprise of the period from Jan. 1, 1920 to Dec. 31, 1929, which began with a deflationary slump! Per inflationdata.com, “inflation in 1920 was a deflationary -1.55 percent.” The entire decade was a struggle to recover from the devastation and inflation engendered by WWI. When Warren Harding took office as the 29th president in 1921, prices dropped by over 11 percent. Harding died in 1923, succeeded by Calvin Coolidge. After Harding’s death, several scandals came to light, including Teapot Dome, a bribery fiasco involving oil leases at a military reserve,
and an extramarital affair. In historical rankings, Harding often is rated as one of our worst presidents. Coolidge was a pro-business conservative who favored tax cuts and limited government spending, polices criticized as contributing to the Great Depression and crash that started in 1929. May the past not be prologue! Noted inflationdata.com: “One of the primary reasons the 1920s are considered ‘roaring’ is due to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, ‘The Great Gatsby,’ which illustrated the lives of the rich but did not reflect the everyday lives of the average family. It was a great time to be rich as tax rates were coming down and investors enjoyed a booming stock market.” History repeats. “The rich doing well while the middle class gets clobbered…” A sound bite from a Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren rally? While the new decade technically won’t begin until Jan. 1, 2021, nevertheless we start the next 10-year period with inflation quite low, with All-Items U.S. CPI at 2.1 percent and interest rates at low levels. On Jan. 2, the Wall Street Journal ran a series of outlook
opinions from respected “bond gurus.” Low to negative interest rates may be damaging the economy, said the legendary Bill Gross. “Pension funds, insurance companies, and any financed-base structure with long liabilities are slowly being strangled because they cannot earn their assumed return.” Senior citizen savers aren’t happy with low returns, either. Elaine Stokes, Loomis Sayles & Co. portfolio manager, opined, “We have to find a different way to spur growth. That might just be going back to good old fashioned spending. I’m in the camp that inflation is something we’re going to see in the next decade but not in the first half of it.” Likely over the next 10 years is more government borrowing and spending ─ infrastructure, climate change initiatives, bailouts, benefit increases, “free stuff.” The mantra may be, “Damn the deficits, full speed ahead.” Inflation has been constrained by technology and changes in buying habits, but all trends run their course in terms of meaningful effect. Once the inflationary ball gets rolling, there’s a tendency to overshoot, perplexing the “wise men” who think they can micromanage our economy. Two percent inflation could go to 3 percent, then 5, then… In April, 1980, U. S. 12-month annual inflation peaked at 14.7 percent. No one foresees a repeat of the inflationary 1970s, but your long-range investment planning should consider increased inflation and erosion of future buying power. We’ll also see ups-and-downs in stock, bond, and hard asset investment markets that accompany changing economic trends.
A number of prognosticators expect stocks and bonds to deliver belowaverage returns for the next five to ten years. What’s done well on autopilot, including tech-weighted big capitalization stocks that have propelled passive index investing for the last several years, may not fare as well going forward. Surveys of advisers show growing interest in increased allocations to active management, looking at less loved diversifications, including emerging markets, international stocks, value stocks and reliable dividend payers, small- to midcap stocks, micro-cap stocks, real estate. Diversification and personal risk-weighted portfolios will be more important as trends shift. Writer and syndicated newspaper columnist Bill Vaughn, 1915-1977, wrote, “Some idea of inflation comes from seeing a youngster get his [her] first job at a salary you dreamed of as the culmination of your career.” Retirees, compare what you paid for your first car and for what you drive now. That’s inflation. Inflation is when your annual tax bill exceeds what you made in your first job. Stay alert! Lewis Walker, CFP®, is a financial life planning strategist at Capital Insight Group; 770-441-3553;lewis@lewwalker. com. Securities & advisory services offered through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA). Lewis is a registered representative and investment adviser representative of SFA, otherwise unaffiliated with Capital Insight Group. He’s a Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and Certified Exit Planning Advisor.
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What to do for Valentine’s Day? One thing we won’t be doing for Valentine’s Day this year is going out to eat. This holiday is supposedly the busiest night for dinner out no matter what day of the week it falls on, and when it lands on KATHY a Friday or Saturday, MANOS PENN watch out. Chances are I’ll cook a nice dinner at home. Then again, most of the dinners I fix are nice, just not fancy. As for gifts, who knows? We’ve long since reached the stage where gifts are not expected and are a pleasant surprise when they’re given. These days, when one of us sees something we want, if it’s within reason, we buy it. If it’s not within reason, then we don’t need it as a gift. And, we both know what we like better than anyone else does. That means when I want new jewelry, it works out better if I choose it myself — not that I need another piece of jewelry. The same goes for clothes. What can I never have enough of? Books. I can always use more books, but it’s hard for my husband to keep track of what I have or haven’t read when I can hardly keep track myself. For Christmas, my generous husband gave me gift certificates for DSW, Chico’s, and Barnes & Noble. Isn’t it funny that even though the funds all come from the same place, paying for something with a gift certificate seems different? Somehow more special? I managed to use one of them when I went shopping with a girlfriend on New Year’s Day while our husbands watched football. I didn’t have anything particular in mind, but I had my certificates with me. When we walked in DSW, I said I couldn’t think of any shoes I needed. How serendipitous that I stumbled across yet another pair of red shoes I couldn’t live without. I already have two
Kathy is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her books, “Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch” and “The Ink Penn: Celebrating the Magic in the Everyday,” at the Enchanted Forest and on Amazon. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com and follow her on Facebook, www.facebook.com/KathyManosPennAuthor.
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From left, Zach Amacher, Lynne Byrd, Queenie Ross, Amie Amacher and Danny Ross are among the inaugural members of the Dunwoody Preservation Trust Volunteer Hall of Fame.
Preservation Trust begins Volunteer Hall of Fame DUNWOODY, Ga. — At an award ceremony at its recent annual board meeting open to all members, the directors of the Dunwoody Preservation Trust inducted the inaugural members of its new Volunteer Hall of Fame. Honorees included: Trust founders Lynne Byrd and Joyce Amacher (in memoriam, with her son Zach Amacher accepting on her behalf) and co-presidents Danny and Queenie Ross, who followed them and were responsible for laying the foundation of the organization. Founded in 1994 by volunteers, the Dunwoody Preservation Trust was an all-volunteer organization until hiring its first paid staff in 2016. The staff is small, and the organization is still heavily dependent on volunteers. In 2019, the organization’s Board
of Directors voted to create the DPT Volunteer Hall of Fame to award formal recognition to exemplary volunteers who have used their time and talent beyond the expected to grow and nurture the organization. “Volunteers are the foundation, heart and soul of the Dunwoody Preservation Trust,” said newly elected President MJ Thomas. “We simply could not exist without them.” The Dunwoody Preservation Trust is a nonprofit committed to the preservation of the history, heritage and quality of life of the Dunwoody community. It owns and manages the circa 1906 Cheek-Spruill House, Dunwoody’s signature building at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Chamblee Dunwoody roads, and manages the circa 1870 Donaldson-Bannister Farm, a public park and private event venue owned by the City of Dunwoody.
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Emory Women’s Center at Findley Road expands service to include midwifery care Emory Women’s Center at Findley Road is excited to expand our women’s health service to include midwifery care. Our Certified Nurse-Midwives are experts in providing safe and satisfying personalized healthcare to mothers during pregnancy, labor, birth, and breastfeeding. Our Certified Nurse-Midwives’ family-centered care extends throughout the postpartum period and beyond. While midwifery has roots in traditional birthing practices, the choice to use a midwife has become increasingly popular in our modern time, with the number of hospital births attended by midwives increasing annually. In 2018 National Vital Statistics Reports recorded that Certified Nurse-Midwives attended 351,968 births nationally, which represents 9.1% of total US births.
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Emory Women’s Center at Findley Road is excited to expand our women’s health service to include midwifery care. Our Certified Nurse-Midwives are experts in providing safe and satisfying personalized healthcare to mothers during pregnancy, labor, birth, and breastfeeding. Our Certified Nurse-Midwives’ family-centered care extends throughout the postpartum period and beyond. To make an appointment call: 404-778 - 3401
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PORTIA TEWOGBADE: BOOK READING AND SIGNING
Portia Tewogbade will read from her latest book, “Red Was the Midnight.” Tewogbade is an award-winning author and former English teacher for Georgia Tech and Nigeria’s Federal Government College in Kaduna. Her short stories have appeared in African Voices, Mobius: The Journal of Social Change and Hawaii Pacific Review. Join the reading Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. For more information, visit roswellroots.org.
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What: Based on actual events, Robin Seidman Pullen’s play examines the story of mill workers in 1864 Roswell who were tried for treason for making confederate soldier uniforms. When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 7-9 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
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What: Listen to the stories, lessons, and words of wisdom from current and past residents discussing their experiences growing up in Roswell. When: Sunday, Feb. 16, 3:30 p.m. Where: Pleasant Hill Church, 725 Pleasant Hill St., Roswell www.roswellroots.org
CONCERTO COMPETITION SHOWCASE CONCERT
What: Come hear the winners of the tenth annual Samuel Fordis Concerto Competition perform with the Georgia Philharmonic. When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 7-9 p.m. Where: Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta Cost: $10-25 More info and tickets: eventbrite.com
YELLOWJACKETS ON VALENTINE’S DAY
What: Seventeen-time Grammynominated jazz fusion band, the Yellowjackets, return to Georgia to kick off their 2020 season on Valentine’s Day. When: Friday, Feb. 14, 6-10:30 p.m. Where: The Legacy Theater, 12150 Morris Road, Alpharetta Cost: $89 More info and tickets: yellowjacketsvalentines.eventbrite.com
GOLDEN BEAD GALA
What: Enjoy a live auction, silent auction, dinner, drinks and dancing, with proceeds going toward the Alpharetta International Academy Montessori School’s building fund to update the primary classrooms.
When: Friday, Feb. 21, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $80 More info and tickets: qtego. net/qlink/aiamontessori
BLACKSTORY: WORKS BY AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS
TELLING OUR STORY: GROVEWAY COMMUNITY
What: This exhibition showcases contemporary African American artists working in a variety of media and representing multiple perspectives on the African diaspora and/or African American culture, history or experience. When: Opening reception Saturday, Feb. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.; works on display through Feb. 29 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org
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What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail. Whimsical works line the trails – slow down and search for the fairy houses made from tiny natural objects. When: Jan. 9-Feb. 29 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org
What: Divorce and separation is painful. North Point Community Church offers eight week mentorled groups to connect attendees with support to help move toward healing and personal restoration. When: Weekly, starting Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m. Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point
What: Roswell will celebrate Black History Month with a series of unique and fun events for everyone. Roswell Roots is the largest and most comprehensive celebration of black history and culture in the state. When: Multiple events throughout the month of February Where: Throughout the City of Roswell More info and full schedule: roswellgov.com
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SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY
What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts. When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org
ALL RECOVERY MEETING
What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve-step program. When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101
WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING
What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545
HEALTH AND FITNESS: YOGA FOR BEGINNERS
What: All are welcome to learn simple but powerful yoga postures to help balance and stabilize your system. No prior experience necessary. Free. When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 9-11 a.m. Where: Prime Combat Sports, 4415 Front 9 Drive #500, Cumming More info and to register: innerengineering.com
WORLD WAR II ROUNDTABLE
What: Atlanta World War II Roundtable invites the public to attend its luncheon meeting. The featured speaker is Colonel Patricia Blassie. Lunch included in price. When: Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Where: United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $20 per person. $15 for WW2 veterans More info and registration: atlantaww2roundtable@ gmail.com or 770-457-4409
TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/ WALK GROUP
What: Be a part of this weekly group run. The 3-mile run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon. When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Starts at Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta More info: visithalcyon.com/ events/totally-happy-feet-runwalk-group-halcyon
RUNNING CLUB
What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting. When: Meets twice a week, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Where: Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN
What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com
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CHILDREN’S CLASSES
What: Baha’i children’s classes awaken the spiritual capacities of children, encouraging them to develop essential human virtues. When: First and third Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: 770-298-9993 or vojdanis@yahoo.com
YOUTH NIGHT
What: Youth gather for music, devotions, dinner and fellowship, and discuss topics like sacrifice, joyfulness, struggle, gratitude and more. When: First Saturday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Where: 4482 Fergus Way, Dunwoody More info: 770-757-3197 or mouzhan@yahoo.com
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL GATHERING
What: All are welcome to share prayers and readings from the sacred scriptures of all Faiths. When: Sundays, 4-6 p.m. Where: 1397 Wickendy Court, Dunwoody More info: 770-394-4539 or shayesteh8@gmail.com
CENTERING PRAYER GROUP
What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting. When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com
What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually. All are welcome to attend. When: Fridays, 7 a.m. Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor. When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faithbased friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer. When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ‘CHEEZUS CRUST, THAT’S FUNNY’
What: Join Rosati’s for an evening of stand-up laughter. When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 8-10 p.m. Where: Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming Cost: $5 per person or $25 for VIP Table for 4 guests More info and tickets: ticketleap.com
‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’
What: Stage Door Players will continue its 46th anniversary season with the award-winning drama ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ by Tennessee Williams. When: Jan. 24-Feb. 16, times vary Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $34 More info and tickets: 770-3961726 or stagedoorplayers.net
‘LEADING LADIES’
What: From the writer of “Lend Me a Tenor,” and “A Comedy of Tenors,” Ken Ludwig, comes the story of two broke Shakespearean actors who plan to impersonate the nephews of a wealthy dowager but suddenly discover the “nephews” are actually nieces. When: Feb. 20-March 8, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org
QUESTIONABLE ORIGINS EXHIBIT
What: Sculptor Eileen Braun conjures the skeletal hulls and germinating pods of an infant organism in her biomorphic forms. When: Through March 14, 11 a.m-6 p.m. Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org
SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JIM ALEXANDER
What: Jim Alexander is an award-winning documentary photographer who has amassed a large collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs. When: Jan. 9-March 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: jimalexanderphotography.com
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‘AILEY REVEALED’
What: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with six performances showcasing Ailey’s 32 dancers, including world premieres that shine a spotlight on social issues. When: Feb. 20-23, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $29 More info and tickets: alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com or 855285-8499
LIBRARY EVENTS: EAST ROSWELL LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: Proceeds go toward supporting the library and its programs. When: Feb. 14-16, times vary Where: Centennial Village Shopping Center,2300 Holcomb Bridge Road, Ste. 100-200, Roswell More info: afpls.org
SUMMER VOLUNTEEN INFORMATION SESSION
What: Rising 9th - 12th graders who are interested in joining the VolunTEEN program are required to attend an Information Session to be eligible to apply. When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 1010:45 a.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
SAT PRACTICE TEST
What: Test-like practice without test day pressure. Full-length proctored tests enable particpants to see where they stand on the test without the pressure of an official score. When: Saturday, Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
PRESERVING FAMILY DOCUMENTS
What: Join David McDonough as he presents on “Preserving Your Important Family Documents.” When: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404613-4402
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES
What: Join to practice your English skills with other learners. All materials will be provided by the instructor. No registration required. When: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-612-9700
GREAT DECISIONS 2020
What: Forsyth County Public Library and the University of North Georgia will present information and lead discussions on a range of fascinating and timely geopolitical topics. When: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
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Holy Innocents’ enjoying winter postseason success By DUNN NEUGEBAUER For the Crier DUNWOODY, Ga. — Holy Innocents’ winter athletics programs, including swim and dive, wrestling and basketball, fared well in postseason play last week. The Aqua Bears competed at the GHSA swim and dive state championship meet last week at Georgia Tech and racked up three individual state titles. Junior diver Spencer Pearson got the momentum rolling for the program Thursday by capturing his second consecutive state championship. Pearson compiled an impressive 530 points to take first in the Class A-3A division, and his score was second overall in all classifications.
On Saturday, Abby Pilkenton won state titles in both the 100- and 200-freestyle, which marked the third straight season of the senior standing atop the podium in both events. The N.C. state commit has earned six titles with Holy Innocents’ and will join the collegiate level with All-American status and a national title with her club swim squad. In other winter sports, the wrestling team will send ten athletes to the traditional state meet this Thursday through Saturday in Macon. Coach Stacey Davis had three wrestlers — Art Martinez, Jake Swink, and Michael Cox — earn sectional titles last weekend at Bremen High School. Last season, Swink became the first freshman wrestler to win a state title for the Bears.
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Cox finished runner-up and Martinez was fourth. James Gleeson finished second in his weight class, and other Holy Innocents’ qualifiers include Rhett Sherk, Reagan Sherk, Robert McDonald, Izzy Evans, Tyler White and Charlie King. Eric Maye will go to the state meet as an alternate. In basketball, the girls hoops team faced rival Wesleyan in the Region 5-A finals Monday, Feb. 10. The game was originally scheduled for Feb. 8 and was not completed in press time. The Bears advanced with lopsided wins over Elite Scholars Academy and Trinity Christian to advance to the region title game. Jillian Hollingshead came up big in both games, scoring in double figures while racking up re-
bounds. Jada Farrell and Rachel Suttle also stepped up, and 11 different Golden Bears players scored against Trinity Christian. The boys program did not fare as well. Coach Cabral Huff’s squad fell 61-49 to Trinity Christian in the region quarterfinals despite strong performances from Garrison Powell and Justin Wilson. The boys now await the final GHSA Power Rankings to determine if they will earn a berth in the state tournament. The All-Region 5-A basketball teams were also announced last week. Hollingshead and Powell both were named First Team, Farrell and Wilson Second Team, and Landon Kardian and Suttle were cited as honorable mention.
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THE CITY OF DUNWOODY, GEORGIA NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING The City of Dunwoody Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Dunwoody City Hall, which is located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338, for the purpose of due process of the following: ZBA 20-02: Alan Romanchuck, HOA President of the Oxford Chase Subdivision, Seeks to appeal staff’s denial to allow a fountain on the entrance island to the Oxford Chase Subdivision.
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AUTOS CLASSIFIED LINE AD RATES BUSINESS ADS HELP WANTED AND SERVICE DIRECTORY 1+ Issue — $9 per line/per week 4+ Issues — $8.50 per line/per week 12+ Issues — $8 per line/per week 3-line minimum; 30-32 characters per line AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE $60* (Add a picture additional $5) *AD RUNS FOR 6 MONTHS* 5-line maximum; 30-32 characters per line; Each additional line $1 REAL ESTATE ADS (Homes for sale/rent/lease/ lots/vacation/commercial) $30 per issue $25 per Issue — 4 or more issues 5 line maximum; 30-32 characters per line; Each additional line $1 SALES (Garage/Estate/Moving/Yard) $25 5-line maximum; 30-32 characters per line; Each additional line $1
PERSONAL ADS ITEMS FOR SALE $6 per line 3-line minimum; 30-32 characters per line ALL CLASSIFIED ADS REQUIRE PREPAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD CANCELLATIONS: Please call before the ad deadline (Friday at noon) for the following Wednesday’s publication. Your bill will be adjusted. There will be a $5 cancellation charge. PAYMENT: Payments can be made by Visa, Master Card or American Express. ERRORS: Please check your ad for errors. We are not responsible for errors after the first week your ad runs. We are not financially responsible for errors or ommissions of copy.
HELP WANTED DUNWOODY CPA firm seeking experienced personal and/or corporate income tax preparers. Great location, wonderful work environment, competitive pay and very flexible on hours. Please email gbrasher@cbtcpa.com PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE seeking part time help for Clerical/Administrative work. Computer skills necessary. Flexible hours 2 or 3 days per week. Great job for Mom with school aged kids. Respond to anift1864@gmail.com.
AUTOS AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA PreRunner Garaged, excellent condition, 56k miles Silver with grey interior, bed cover asking $19,500 call Tom 770-833-9870. 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY SE Brand new tire set, power steering fluid, new filters, oil change and comprehensive body check April 2018. 131,968 miles. No prior accidents and clean title. Perfect car for a high schooler or college student or someone looking for a car with great gas mileage and dependability! $7,500 cash or cashiers check. Great Japanese engineering. Was purchased as a certified pre-owned car. Serious Inquires Only 404.985.8559. 2003 MERCEDES E320 Gray w black leather, sunroof, good condition, Orig owner, all power, 142K miles - $4,000. Serious Inquiries 678-539-7364. 1994 MERCEDES E320, 97K miles, 2nd owner, black/grey w/grey leather, sunroof, cold A/C, great condition $5,500; 678.644.4142.
SERVICES
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE
AUTO SERVICES
MERCEDES SL500 2003 Designo edition.40,000 miles, like new 19,500.00 770 616 3450.
AUTO HEADLINERS Installation at your location. Guaranteed work. Tony Costa 7/386-6847 or 770-855-3334. Since 1987.
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V Five Tech Pkg), red, 45K miles, leatherette, heated seats, navigation, backup camera, sunroof, excellent condition, $18,500. (678) 644-4142.
SELLING A CAR?
CARPENTRY/ REMODELING
BATHROOM SVCS. EDWARDS & ASSOCIATES INC Contractor specializing in kitchen, bath, and basement remodeling. Dunwoody business since 1983. Mark Edwards 770-403-8098.
EDWARDS & ASSOCIATES INC Fine woodworking including kitchen cabinetry, media centers, bookcases, stairways and interior woodwork. Marble, Granite, & Corian installation. Dunwoody business since 1983. Mark Edwards 770-403-8098.
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LOST/ FOUND FOUND MAINE COON CAT near Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd/ Kings Down Rd. Dunwoody. Contact ElmaOrr99@gmail.com
REAL ESTATE RENT/LEASE SANDY SPRINGS 55 Senior Community. Lease 1b/1b close to churches, shopping, & restaurants. $2795/mo includes utilities + much more! Call Lindsay McCord w/Haynes & Associates 719-200-4575.
SELLING A HOUSE?
ROT-DOC
Rot Repair Technician “Don’t waste good paint on rotten wood, minor repairs make a major difference!”
Fascia Boards • Interior Woodwork Cut-Outs • Brick Mould Interior/Exterior Painting Pressure Washing • Gutter Leaks Window Glazing • Glass Repair Window Replacement • Window Sills Deck Repair • Deck Staining Screen Porches • Door Installations
2009 MERCEDES CLK 550 Cabriolet. White w/black int. 96k miles, excl condition. $12,000 obo. Call for details 404-538-8557. Pics avail. Great Car!
Thurman 770-993-7999
2015 FORD EXPLORER 41k miles, white w/tan interior, garaged kept, looks brand new, driven back & forth to work only. $20,500. ($3,000 below blue book). Call Kathy 770-833-9870.
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CONCRETE/MASONRY
CONCRETE/ MASONRY
ALEX FRASER MASONRY INC.
MARTINEZ MASONRY
• BRICK • CONCRETE
Alex Fraser, President Website:
• BLOCK • STONEWORK
www.alexfrasermasonry.com E-Mail: afrasermasonry@aol.com
Retaining Walls • Patios• Repairs
Walkways • Masonry Work
martinezmasonry281@yahoo.com
404-408-4170
Ask for Tony Martinez
FULLY INSURED
If you can’t liffftt your doorr,, If let Dunwooddyy Door Lifftt it!
GUTTER CLEANING GUTTER CLEANING by Squeaky Clean. Including new gutter installation. I do the work personally, so that I can guarantee satisfaction to every customer. 770-394-9468.
Removal/Replacement
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Standard • colored • stamped • brick accent Free Estimates / 100’s of local references
770-481-2679
Dunwoody Door Lifftt Co.
770-393-1652
Driveways
SUPPORT CRIER ADVERTISERS AND LET THEM KNOW YOU SAW THEIR AD!
GARAGE DOORS Wee sell, install and repair W garage doors and openers. Autth horized Genie Dealer serving Dunwoody since 1973.
33 YEAR DUNWOODY RESIDENT
CONCRETE
SAGGING FLOORS? Rotten wood,structural and foundation repair. Free assessment on site. 404-941-HOME 404-941-4663.
Thhe ON T NL LY gara agge door com mppany in Dunwood dyy!
Tel: (770) 664-2294 Cell: (404) 281-0539
KEVIN MURPHY
FOUNDATIONS
HANDYMAN SVCS. MATTHEW THE HANDYMAN carpentry, painting, drywall, plumbing, Honey Do’s 7am appt’s. 404-547-2079.
Roof Leaks Stopped. Wood Rot, Decks, Painting, Remodels & Carpentry FLAT RATE PRICING. FREE ESTIMATES.
EXCELLENT LOCAL REFERENCES.
470-456-4182
Call Donna 770-442-3278 xt 143 to place your ad!
LANDSCAPING WOOD LANDSCAPE, inst plants, walls,paver patios, lawns, prune, mulch, clean-ups,drain probs. 770-639-6625.
GET YOUR BUSINESS STARTED
IN THE CRIER CLASSIFIEDS EMail :donna@ appenmediagroup.com
LANDSCAPING ELECTRICAL
Belco Electric
“Family Owned Since 1972” Fast Dependable Service by Professional Uniformed Electricians
770-455-4556
Check out our new website: BelcoInc.com and follow us on:
FABRICS
Serving Dunwoody for over 37 years Get on the Schedule Today! Mowing, Cleanup, Pruning,
404 CUT LAWN 770-804-9900
Pine Straw, Pine Bark, Cypress Mulch, Flowers, etc.
ve... e things you lo th on e m ti d Spen of your lawn let us take care
info@greenmarklandscaping.com
FIREWOOD 678-463-9092 www.farwudbranger.com Text me Your order
$5 OFF
first maintenance visit with approved service agreement Call for Details Not applicable to prior purchase
3% OFF
landscaping installation of $5,000 or more Call for Details Not applicable to prior purchase
Locally Owned & Operated
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PET SITTING
LANDSCAPING
PIANO RENTAL
PERSONAL BUTLER, LLC for your pet/house sitting and concierge needs. 770-804-0019.
AWARD D WINNING LAND DSCAPES
OVER 200 PIANOS to choose from. New & Used. Call 404-329-0026
Contact 770-442-3278 to list your business in the service directory today!
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REMODELING
Ogletree Enterprises
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POOL SERVICES FIRST RESPONSE POOL SERVICE
Ken Ogletreee
770 840 88884 770.840.88
Servicing & Repairing Swimming Pools in Dunwoody and the surrounding areas for over 15years Residential & Commercial Renovations • Replastering • Tile Coping • Weekly Service • Repairs New Equipment Installation
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METAL REPAIR CERTIFIED MOBILE WELDING On Site Metal Repair
Metalwork and Fabrication Fences • Handrails • Gates
(metal and wrought iron install or repair)
Trailers • Trucks •
Heavy equipment and structures
770-334-7899
PAINTING SVCS. GEORGIA STATE PAINTING Quality Service on Int/Ext Painting Serving the Dunwoody Area Est. Ref's Readily Avail.
770-394-9468
ALL EXTERIORS HAND BRUSHED NO SPRAYING!
THE NORTHSIDE PAINTING COMPANY OF ATLANTA
PAINTING SVCS. Licensed
Insured
ROOFING • SIDING CARPENTRY • GUTTERS
www.PaintingPlus.com www.SidingPlus.com
770-971-1577
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FIND IT!
IT’S IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 770-442-3278
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING
Pressure Washing Carpentry Deck Repair Rotten Wood Drywall Repair
Since 1981, THE Name You’ve Come To Trust
Free Estimates Insured
Free Estimates
www.firstresponsepools.com PRESSURE CLEANING
Full Service Exterior Specialists
-Exterior and Interior -Expert Workmanship/Quality Materials -Thousands of Dunwoody Clients -No Spraying / No Subcontracting -No Up-Front Money / Insured -Locally Owned and Operated
Call Jeff (770) 394-1402 Cell (770) 853-1219
770-330-8557
Call 770-899-1354
PRESSURE WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING BY SQUEAKY CLEAN
Servicing the Dunwoody area since 1981, with more than 1000 established references available.
CELEBRATING MY
39TH YEAR! THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!
I REPAIR ROOF LEAKS! I CLEAN
Phone:
(770) 394-9468 Sammy Pegram III
GUTTERS THAT ARE COVERED!!
Licensed/Insured
• Competitive Pricing: Ext. house wash, fences, pool/patio decks & driveways (ASK ME ABOUT CAR OIL STAIN REMOVAL AND MY EPOXY GARAGE FLOORS)
Additional Services: , Gutter Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Small Roof Repair and Tree Pruning.
HAND BRUSH EXTERIOR PAINTING!!!!
“I Do The Work Myself, So That I Can Guarantee That The Job Gets Done Right!!!
ROOFING KETNER CONTRACTING Re-Roofs, Repairs & Painting. Lic/Ins. Exc Refs. Free Est. Neil Ketner 770-318-7762.
TREE SERVICES NEUMANN'S LANDSCAPE & TREE SERVICE: Joe Neumann 770-452-1173 or 404-644-7179. Tree Pruning and Removal • Fully Insured • Certified Arborist • Free written estimates • Dunwoody Native • Senior/Military Discount
404-309-0549
www.thearborpros.com
TREE SERVICES
DANGEROUS REMOVALS & TRIMMING FREE ESTIMATES INSURED & REFERENCES CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL 20% OFF WITH THIS AD!
griffintreeservices.com
404-234-4810
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