Dunwoody Crier — July 22, 2021 by Appen Media Group

REAL. LOCAL. SAVINGS. 470-639-3910 10800 Alpharetta Highway geico.com/roswell-gordon ¡Hablamos Español!

Tree-clearing work draws resident calls

► PAGE 3

July 22, 2021 | AppenMedia.com | An Appen Media Group Publication | Ser ving the community since 1976

Charity founder credits angels for kick-starting his mission BY TIFFANY MORGAN newsroom@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA — The Greyhound bus station in Atlanta was cold and musty. Dim lights gave it a dreary feeling. It was the winter of 2002. Anthony Delgado was residing on the station floor, down on his luck. A drug-addicted and homeless veteran. But that evening at the bus station, Delgado witnessed what he said was an act of God. He experienced a moment that literally got him on his feet and on a journey to recovery. At the bus station, there were two people – a man and a woman – standing in front of him and shouting, “Young man, go to the VA hospital, they’re going to help you!” They told him several times in a row, almost chantlike. “Leave me alone!” Delgado shouted back. Others inside the bus station stared at Delgado. They did not see the figures Delgado was speaking to. He says they were angels. Delgado left the bus station to follow the couple outside, but they were gone. Another day, Delgado was approached by a man that asked if he was a veteran. Yes, Delgado responded, Marine Corps. The man guided Delgado to the Clairmont Road train station, down a long escalator to what would be an eye-opening experience. By the time Delgado stepped onto the train, he turned around to thank the man who’d helped him. But he was gone. Another angel. Not long after, Delgado was at the VA hospital and was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat. After some assessment, the doctor presented to Delgado two options: Go to a rehabilitation program, which included three hot meals a day and job opportunities. Leave the hospital the following day and continue to

live his homeless life as a drug addict. Rehab it was. Delgado said the program turned his life around and got him on a path of service. He got a job as a representative for a telecommunications company and attended church regularly. Delgado was baptized. He said it washed away the problems he was trying to overcome. “I was clean from the inside,” Delgado said. “I felt a change that I can’t even explain to you; Christ really came into my life.” Delgado was soon filled with a need to help those down on their luck; like he used to be. I Care Atlanta Inc. (ICA) was officially established in 2010 – formerly known as My Brother’s Keepers Reaching Out Inc. – as a 501(c) nonprofit located at 5879-B New Peachtree Road in Doraville. But before it’s official location, it was initially started from the trunk of Delgado’s 1984 red and white Dodge van. Now he has a place of business and nine employees to help him distribute food and keep everything in order. With food insecurity a challenge in Metro Atlanta, Delgado was motivated to devote the rest of his life to help stabilize lives by feeding those in food insecure homes. ICA services are through mobile, in-house distribution and emergency/crisis prevention. “I honestly believe that God put me in this position,” Delgado said. “I didn’t start this program, God started this program.” ICA receives quality meats and other produce from Publix, Trader Joe’s, Buckhead Beef and other neighboring grocery chains that support the values of Delgado’s nonprofit. The message of Delgado’s organization is simple: “stabilizing lives.” In the previous year, with a pandemic taking hold, it gave their organization a whole new meaning, serving hundreds of families during the COVID-19. ICA accepts donations including toilet paper, paper towels, diapers, wipes, first aid kits, small toiletries, school supplies, baby items, hygiene products, new

ROBINBLASS BLASS ROBIN

I CARE ATLANTA/FACEBOOK

Boxes of food lined up at a July 6 I Care Atlanta food distribution.

socks, new undergarments, hygienic products, gift cards, office supplies and reusable shopping bags. Their biggest need is monetary donations, Delgado said. Alongside their food services, Delgado accepts clothing donations that he gets sent off to get cleaned so they are pressed and ready to go for whoever might seek out well-kept clothing items. ICA also has food distributions every week and the location changes each time. Law enforcement also attend, and Delgado said it is a good way for the community to talk with the officers. For more information, go to www.icareatlanta.org or for monetary donations, ICA utilizes CashApp – username is $ICareAtlantaGA – and PayPal and Paypal.me/ ICareAtlanta. Checks can also be made out to I Care Atlanta.

Top10 10Atlanta AtlantaBoard BoardofofRealtors RealtorsTop TopProducers Producers Top 404-403-6561CC| |770-394-2131 770-394-2131OO 404-403-6561 RobinBlass.com RobinBlass.com

PUBLIC SAFETY

2 | July 22, 2021 | Dunwoody Crier | AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody

POLICE BLOTTER 770-442-3278 | NorthFulton.com 319 N. Main Street,| AppenMedia.com Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-442-3278 770-442-3278 | TheCrier.net 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009 30009 770-442-3278 | Alpharetta, NorthFulton.com 319 N. Main Street, GA PUBLISHER EMERITUS: Ray Appen 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009 PUBLISHER: Hans Appen PUBLISHER EMERITUS: Dick Williams PUBLISHER EMERITUS: Dick Williams

MANAGING EDITOR: Fox PUBLISHER EMERITUS: Ray Appen PUBLISHER: HansPatrick Appen PUBLISHER: Hans Appen

PUBLISHER: Hans Appen Jim Hart GENERAL MANAGER & ADVERTISING: EDITORIAL QUESTIONS: GENERAL MANAGER & ADVERTISING: Jim Hart MANAGING EDITOR: Patrick Fox Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: MANAGING EDITOR: Patrick Fox Alpharetta: ext. 118, Roswell ext. 122 EDITORIAL QUESTIONS: Dunwoody Crier: ext. 143 EDITORIAL QUESTIONS: Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: Forsyth Herald: ext. 118 Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: Alpharetta: Johns Creekext. Herald: 118, Roswell ext. 123ext. 122 Alpharetta: ext. 118, Roswell: ext.122 Dunwoody Milton Herald: Crier: ext. ext. 139 143 123 DunwoodyHerald: Crier: 143118 Forsyth Calendar: ext. ext. 122 ext. ForsythCreek Herald: Herald: ext. 118 ext. 123 Johns Johns Creek Herald: Milton Herald: ext.ext.123 139 TO SUBMIT EDITORIAL: Milton Herald: ext.139 Calendar: ext. 122 Calendar: ext.122 News/Press Releases: NorthFulton.com/Sponsored Calendar/Events: NorthFulton.com/Calendar TO SUBMIT EDITORIAL: TO SUBMIT EDITORIAL: News/Press Releases: NorthFulton.com/Sponsored ADVERTISING QUESTIONS: News / Press Releases: AppenMedia.com/Sponsored Calendar/Events: NorthFulton.com/Calendar Calendar /Advertising: Events: AppenMedia/Calendar ext. 100 General advertising@appenmediagroup.com ADVERTISING QUESTIONS: ADVERTISING QUESTIONS: ADVERTISING QUESTIONS: Classified Advertising: ext. 119 General Advertising: Advertising: ext. ext. 100 100 classifieds@appenmediagroup.com General General Advertising: ext.100 advertising@appenmediagroup.com ext. 100 advertising@appenmediagroup.com Circulation/Subscriptions/Delivery: advertising@appenmedia.com Classified Advertising: Advertising: ext. ext. 119 143 Classified circulation@appenmediagroup.com Classified Advertising: ext. 119 donna@appenmediagroup.com classifieds@appenmediagroup.com classifieds@appenmedia.com Circulation/Subscriptions/Delivery: ext. ext. 100 100 Circulation/Subscriptions/Delivery: Circulation / Subscriptions / Delivery: ext. 100 OUR PUBLICATIONS: circulation@appenmediagroup.com circulation@appenmediagroup.com circulation@appenmedia.com Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: 28,000 circulation Johns Creek Herald: 20,000 circulation OUR PUBLICATIONS: PUBLICATIONS: OUR PUBLICATIONS: Dunwoody Crier: 18,000 circulation Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: 28,000 circulation Alpharetta-Roswell Forsyth Herald: 17,000 Herald: circulation 28,000 circulation Alpharetta-Roswell Herald: 28,000 circulation Johns Creek Herald: 20,000 circulation Johns Milton Creek Herald: Herald: 10,000 20,000 circulation circulation Johns Creek Herald: 20,000 circulation Dunwoody Crier: 18,000 circulation Dunwoody Answer Book: Crier: 40,000 18,000 circulation circulation Dunwoody Crier: 18,000 circulation Forsyth Herald: 17,000 circulation Forsyth Herald: 17,000 circulation Forsyth 17,000 circulation Milton Herald: Herald: 10,000 circulation Milton Herald: 10,000 circulation Milton 10,000 circulation AnswerHerals: Book: 40,000 circulation Answer Book: 40,000 circulation Answer Book: 40,000 circulation 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009

AppenMedia.com THECRIER.net THECRIER.net

Honored as as Honored a newspaper newspaper a of General General of Excellence Excellence

2018 THECRIER.net

Honored as 2018 a newspaper of General Excellence

2018

All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Columbus man arrested for outburst at gas station DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police arrested a man for allegedly harassing customers and ripping down signs at an Exxon gas station early June 29 along Perimeter Center East. Kevin Austin Davis, 26, of Columbus, was charged with disorderly conduct. According to police, Davis was asking customers for money, tore down signs posted outside the store and unbuckled several gas nozzles from the pumps. Davis claimed he was being chased by about 100 gang members, who appeared to be kids. Police had already responded to a similar call at the same Exxon involving Davis earlier in the day. Officers arrested Davis and questioned the store owner, who said Davis came into the store and threw a package of water on the floor. He then went outside and began tearing down signs, unhooking gas pumps and harassing customers while they pumped gas, the owner told police.

Dispute in checkout line prompts call to police DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police were called to the Kroger along Chamblee Dunwoody Road after a man allegedly threatened another shopper July 6. The victim said he made a comment to the man while standing in a checkout line. The suspect began shouting

obscenities at the other customer to the point that he became fearful for his safety. Police said witnesses overheard the suspect say “you don’t know what I have in this bag” during his outburst. However, the victim said he never heard the man say anything specifically about a gun. Police said the suspect paid for his groceries and left the store before they arrived. Employees told police they recognized the man from previous bizarre encounters in the store.

Man arrested in altercation over parking stall at park DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Mableton man was arrested July 7 following a parking dispute at Brook Run Park along Barclay Drive. Police were called to an altercation between two men at the baseball fields. Officers arrested Stephen Christopher Whaley, 38, and charged him with disorderly conduct. According to police, the victim parked his vehicle in a spot marked “umpires only.” When Whaley asked him to move his car as a courtesy, the victim refused. The two men then exchanged words as the victim was still sitting in his car. He said Whaley approached his vehicle aggressively and tried to snatch his phone out of his hand as he was recording the encounter. Whaley told officers he swatted at the man’s hand to get him to stop recording, claiming the victim was in his personal space. Police said the cell phone recording, however, showed Whaley approach the 51-year-old Dunwoody man, who never stepped out of his vehicle.

Traffic stop escalates, leads to woman’s arrest DUNWOODY, Ga. — A Doraville woman

DRUG & DUI ARRESTS Edgar Estuardo Lep, 29, of Huntcliff Village Court, Sandy Springs, was arrested July 7 on Ashford Dunwoody Road for DUI, open container violation while operating motor vehicle, driving while license suspended/revoked and driving on wrong side of roadway. Jesus Anthony Almazan, 23, of Julie Lane, Stockbridge, was arrested July 4 on Chamblee Dunwoody Road for DUI and speeding. Taylor Natasha Henry, 22, of Silas Way NW, Atlanta, was arrested July 5 on Drexel Point for DUI. Devin Daniels, 27, of Magnolia Commons, Dunwoody, was arrested June 29 on Magnolia Commons for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. punched an officer in the face after being pepper sprayed during a July 1 traffic stop on Waterford Drive, according to police. Crissell S. Rosales, 26, was arrested and charged with simple battery against a police officer, speeding, disorderly conduct, driving on a suspended, canceled or revoked registration and obstruction of law enforcement. An officer reportedly spotted Rosales speeding in a Jeep Wrangler and pulled the vehicle over. She refused to sign the speeding ticket when the officer cited her and would not get out of her Jeep when the officer tried to arrest her, according to police. The officer pepper sprayed Rosales after several attempts to get her out of the vehicle. She leaped out of her Jeep and punched him in the jaw, the arrest report states.

Read The Crier online: thecrier.net

NEWS

AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody | Dunwoody Crier | July 22, 2021 | 3

Lost trees part of city plan to improve streetscape BY CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — It’s rather a startling sight for drivers in the Georgetown Shopping Center area — dozens of mature trees along Chamblee-Dunwoody Road have been chopped down. But city officials say there’s a method to the madness. The clearing of the trees from Shallowford Road to Old Spring House Lane on both sides of the road is part of a plan that’s been almost a decade in the planning. The idea is to improve the streetscape along Chamblee-Dunwoody Road from Shallowford Road to Cotillion Drive that will improve the roadways and provide connectivity to Brook Run Park. “We’ve gotten some calls and emails from people concerned about the trees that are being cut down, but there is a plan to replace them,” Dunwoody Public Works Director Michael Smith said. “The trees that are being removed right now are necessary as they relocate utility lines and make the lanes along Chamblee-Dunwoody Road more uniform.” It’s the beginning of a three-year improvement project that is being funded mostly by monies from the Atlanta Regional Commission and DeKalb County. ARC is contributing $5.2 million and DeKalb is throwing in $567,000 for the water main improvements. The city is responsible for the final $2.6 million to round out the $8.3 million project, which is slated to be complete in 2024. The plan has been on the city’s radar since 2012, when the area was identified as one that could be improved in the areas of walkability and aesthetics. The city held public hearings to gauge what people wanted to see as far as improvements, and that input was incorporated into the final plans, Smith said. During the three-year process, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road will not be closed, but there will be delays and some lane closures, Smith said. The plan calls for the planting 85 trees to replace those that were removed. “In the end, we think it’s going to be a transformational project for the area,” he said. “It will be a process, so we want to ask people to be patient. The result of this work will be worth it.”

4 | July 22, 2021 | Dunwoody Crier | AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody

Read The Crier online: thecrier.net

NEWS

Drake House welcomes new director of programming BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Drake House Founder and Director of Programs Christy Merritt officially stepped down from her position July 1. After 16 years, MerMERRITT ritt will no longer be serving the organization she has fostered since its inception. The non-profit charity welcomes Cheryl Carter as the new director of Programs. Merritt is confident in the organization’s long-term decision as she enters retirement. “I’d like to spend more time with my family and discern how else I might serve my community,” Merritt said. “My…career at The Drake House was more rewarding than I could have ever imagined. What a privilege it has been to walk alongside families during a desperate time and offer them a respite with dignity and respect.” The Drake House celebrates 15 years of serving mothers and their children experiencing homelessness in the north Metro Atlanta area. The organization continues to provide housing and enrichment programs to families in need in the hopes of creating financial stability. Serving approximately 50 families with 120 children per year, the nonprofit is dedicated to creating opportunity for those less fortunate to become contributing members of the community. “The Drake House is a gift to the community, from a community of compassionate and generous residents and businesses who genuinely care about those experiencing hardship,” Merritt said. “Our faith and civic community have been steadfast supporters, without which we would not have such a robust program. Having the support of volunteers from our community truly is what sets us apart and makes The Drake House such a special place.”

Stepping into her new position, Carter brings 30 years of non-profit experience to the organization. As a recipient of the “Outstanding Community Service Award,” she has served numerous organizations working to eliminate homelessness and prevent recidivism. Throughout her time in the field, Carter financially benefitted families helping to increase household income, credit scores and family savings accounts. “We are thrilled to have Cheryl join our team,” Executive Director Nesha Mason said in a statement. “She has a proven track record of helping and aiding the families she serves. She will play a vital role in the program success of the families at The Drake House.” As The Drake House bids “farewell” to a longtime leader and influencer, Merritt remains hopeful in the organization’s future. They are striving to improve their outdoor and classroom space as their reach full capacity of 32 families. She looks forward to their current developments allowing for the aid of more families. “This firm foundation of clientfocused growth and long-term relationships…will allow for future development to meet our families’ ever-changing needs and economic challenges,” Merritt said. “Additional space is needed for our after-school program…This program enables us to help our children overcome any setbacks in learning what their family’s instability might have caused, giving them opportunities to excel and enjoy learning.” Merritt looks back fondly at her time with the organization as they look ahead to future improvement. For more information on The Drake House, please visit www.thedrakehouse. org. The organization depends on financial support from community partners, individual donors, and fundraising events. To learn more about how you can contribute, please contact Megan Riddle by email at mriddle@thedrakehouse.org or by phone at 470-508-9936.

Send us your ... Community News Letters to the Editor Birth and Bridal Announcements

Your travel photos with The Crier Obituaries crier@appenmediagroup.com

NEWS

City officials honor outgoing council member BY CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody City Council honored outgoing Councilwoman Pam Tallmadge with a day of her own at her last meeting as the District 1 representative. At its July 12 meeting, the council read a proclamation honoring Tallmadge for her many years of service as Dunwoody’s parade co-chairman, her two terms on the City Council and her involvement as a community volunteer and organizer at Dunwoody High School and Dunwoody United Methodist Church. “Our community is a better place because of Pam Tallmadge,” the proclamation said, citing her “tireless volunteerism” and “creativity and enthusiasm.” Fellow council members congratulated her on her years of service. “Your job and your passion is what makes Dunwoody a great place to live,” Councilman Tom Lambert said. Councilman John Heneghan called Tallmadge a “calming presence” in the council dynamic and thanked her for her dedication to the community. Mayor L ynn Deutsch concluded the remarks by calling Tallmadge “creative and brave and positive” in all of her interactions. “You will be missed for so many reasons,” she said. “Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us.” In other action at the meeting, the council heard a presentation from Don Boyken, the board chairman of Stage Door Theatre, regarding several new initiatives that the organization is launching post-COVID-19. Those new programs include the launch of the Stage Door Academy for

students to learn the craft of acting, several events to be held at Brook Run Park’s outdoor amphitheater and the slate of upcoming shows starting in September. Boyken also introduced Willie Jones as the new artistic director at Stage Door. The council also heard a monthly report from Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton that included progress reports on sidewalk improvements at Tilly Mill and Peeler Roads, police activity throughout the month in the city, upcoming community events and progress at the former Austin Elementary School that will become a passive park while public input is solicited for its final use. The council heard about several revisions to Dunwoody’s proposed sign ordinance based on public and council feedback at its June 14 meeting, but it deferred action until the Sept. 13 meeting to allow for further study of the proposed changes. In other action, the council: Revised its budget to reflect an uptick in revenues generated by hotelhotel taxes, which have been rising because of increased occupancy. Aproved another $10,000 in CARES funding to the Community Action Center and $18,000 for a return-to-work ad campaign in Dunwoody. Heard a presentation from Public Works Director Michael Smith regarding sidewalk improvements on Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Dunwoody Road and Vermack Road from Womack Road to Vermack Swim and Tennis Club. The council adjourned to executive session after the two-hour meeting. No action was taken after the executive session.

AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody | Dunwoody Crier | July 22, 2021 | 5

Appen Media appoints Preston Thompson as podcast producer ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group announced on July 11 the appointment of Preston Thompson as podcast producer. After years of hosting “The Georgia Politics Podcast” as well as the new show, “Drafted,” THOMPSON Thompson will produce and edit other shows in the company’s portfolio. Preston will primarily focus his production efforts on “Cadillac Jack: My Second Act,” a twice-weekly show on the Appen Podcast Network hosted by longtime morning show personality Cadillac Jack and his wife Donna Choate. “We’re excited to have Preston working with us to help grow our podcast network and produce the

great shows we’re already putting together,” said Carl Appen, director of Business Development. “Preston’s skills and experience as a host make him a perfect fit for the position as we look to recruit more talent to the network.” Thompson’s hiring continues the company’s goal of expanding its investment in content and production. “Appen Media has always been a great partner with ‘The Georgia Politics Podcast’ and most recently ‘Drafted,’ allowing me to turn both into fun and successful shows,” Thompson said. “I can’t wait to get even more involved with the Appen Media team as we continue to make great content for North Atlanta and beyond.” Thompson currently works in politics since graduating from the University of Alabama in 2015.

WANT MORE? FOLLOW US!

• Breaking News • Exclusive Content • Message the Editor • Photos / Videos

facebook.com/dunwoodycrier

Dunwoody Crier 7/22/21 Crossword 6 | July 22, 2021 | Dunwoody Crier | AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody

NEWS

Homeowners association discusses buffering DUNWOODY, Ga. — At a July 11 Dunwoody Homeowners Association meeting, discussions continued regarding ongoing buffer issues with residents in the Branches subdivision. Some homeowners are unhappy with proposed buffers between their backyards and commercial areas as it relates to the city’s proposed overlay district. Former DHA President Bill Grossman outlined the long history of agreements between DeKalb County and the shopping center owners as it pertained to buffers, which were established long before Dunwoody incorporated. Grossman said the homeowners who back up to several developments want a buffer of at least 130 to 200 feet. There have been several buffer figures that have been

PuzzleJunc

discussed, including ones for 20, 30 or 100 feet. Attorney Kathryn Zickert filed suit on behalf of the Shoppes of Dunwoody and the Sunshine Car Wash regarding the buffers proposed in the master plan adopted by the city as part of a massive overhaul of the zoning ordinances. The two areas of contention were excluded from the overhaul, and city officials continue to work to resolve those issues. Last year, the DHA retained a lawyer to address buffer issues and discussed continuing to pursue an amicable resolution to the ongoing dispute. The group retired to executive session to discuss their options regarding the matter, but it wasn’t clear as to the next steps in the DHA’s involvement in the matter.

Across

1 Shocked reaction 5 Mrs. Dithers in Blondie 9 Slough 12 ___ vera 13 Docking facility 15 401(k) alternative 16 First place awards, at times 18 Fleur-de-___ 19 Lyra’s brightest star 20 Raptors 22 Beeped 25 Journal 28 Lying facedown 29 Blackbird 30 Rational 32 Young newts 33 Variety shows 37 Shabby 39 Bank clerk 41 Trunks 43 At rest 45 Show to the door 47 Monthly expense 49 Cripple 51 Expire 52 Patriarch 54 Attorney F. ___ Bailey 55 Vesicles 57 Walk a beat 59 Mystique 61 Govt. watchdog

12 16

20 25

30 34

40 43

57 62

42 45

55 59

32 38

21 28

70 72

9 14

19 22

62 Thespian on the move 68 Query 69 Okay to eat 70 See socially 71 Casual attire 72 Neuter 73 Footfall Down 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Prattle Totally Old French coin Annoy Secret cliques Eyeball ___ Bravo Diarist Frank Offered by a con man

10 Countries of Asia 11 Methane and butane 13 Russian ﬁghter 14 Quickly, in memos 17 Scarlet 21 Grunge 22 Average 23 Dill seed 24 Exchange of views 26 Dinghy propeller 27 Pesky insect 31 Freudian topics 34 Heavy overcoat 35 Wing 36 Appear to be

38 Three, in Toscana 40 Authentic 42 Legal action 44 Quiche, e.g. 46 Your (Fr.) 47 Reiterate 48 Pass by 50 Paltry 53 Bench wear 55 ___-Magnon 56 Football gains 58 Boys 60 Shoshonean 63 Shred 64 Hoops group inits. 65 Thick ﬂat pad 66 Summer on the Seine 67 Agent (Abbr.)

SOLUTION ON PAGE 13

Rated Top Dog, Best of Atlanta...again!

FREE Doggie Daycare First Visit • Indoor/Outdoor Play Yards • Web Cams • Open Playtime • Bedding & Feeding • Meds Administration

No Crate Boarding!

www.thepetresorts.com

*Call for appt, $15 temperament test required, new clients only.

Solution on next page

Tel. 404-596-4333

GROOMING • DAYCARE • BOARDING • TRAINING Fun for your pet • Peace of mind for you

COMMUNITY

AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody | Dunwoody Crier | July 22, 2021 | 7

North Fulton Master Gardeners announce fall ’21 lecture series NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The North Fulton Master Gardeners has announced its fall class schedule, seven classes that cover practical activities to enhance everything from landscaping to vegetables. The classes are free and are available through Zoom webinars and Facebook Live. Classes will be available for later viewing at youtube.com/NorthFultonMasterGardeners. Each class emphasizes practical gardening activities at the time of year that is best suited for that activity. Register in advance at: bit.ly/Fall2021NFMG-GardeningLectureSeries. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the webinar. If you cannot attend the live webinar, you can register anyway so you will receive a recorded link to the class. Here is a rundown of classes: Fall Lawn Care in Atlanta — Live Zoom, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1: Early fall is the only effective time to reseed or plant cool-season grasses (fescue). If you have a warm-season grass (Bermuda, Zoysia), you need to prevent winter weeds from taking over. North Fulton Master Gardener John Kligora will cover warm vs cool-season grasses; soil testing; fertilizing, watering and weed prevention. Fall Vegetable Gardening — Live Zoom, 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12: Fulton Master Gardener George Scesney shares his expertise on how to prepare your garden, select the best vegetables to grow in the fall in the Atlanta area, the optimal time to plant each type and some tips for a bountiful harvest!

NOW ENROLLING FOR 2021-22 A Challenging Approach to Education that Features: • In-Person Classes • Online Classes with Teachers Live On-Camera • Customized College-Prep Programs for K-12 • Flexibility in Scheduling • STEAM-Oriented Classrooms • Attention to Individual Needs • Supportive, Nurturing Environment • 5:1 Student: Teacher Ratio

The ABCs of Fall Gardening — Live Zoom, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19: As the summer months fade, the transition to cooler days and more rainfall provides the perfect time to plant trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and some cool weather vegetables. It is also time to change out your summer containers and replace the plants with colorful plants that will survive from fall until spring. Fulton Master Gardener Carole MacMullan will explore how to modify containers by adding garden art to celebrate holidays. Landscaping Lessons Learned — Live Zoom, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26: This class is presented by Michael Snow, an intern with the North Fulton Master Gardeners. You can learn from his mistakes to experience a stress-free landscaping project and produce a more beautiful result. Early planning can substantially reduce the amount of time and back-breaking work required. Fall Garden Projects to do with your Kids — Live Zoom, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10: North Fulton Master Gardener Donna Whitesel uses her many years of working with children to guide you through several fun and horticulturally based projects to do with kids. Winter Vegetable Planting Demonstration — Live Zoom, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24: A hands-on, “how and what to plant” class with North Fulton Master Gardener, Robin Pollack who will showcase her beautiful raised-bed gardens. Learn the basics of growing great vegetables over the winter. Suitable for beginners to experienced gardeners. Cool Season Flowers Beyond Pansies — Live Zoom, 2

p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7: Winter does not have to be dreary and flower-less. North Fulton Master Gardener Donna Whitesel will teach you all about flowers and plants you can grow through the winter for winter landscaping beauty. North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc., is a Georgia nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to educate its members and the public in the areas of horticulture and ecology in order to promote and foster community enrichment. NFMG assists the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension by providing unbiased horticultural information to Georgians through volunteer community service and educational gardening projects using applied research and the resources of The University of Georgia. NFMG Volunteers are trained and certified by the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.

Creating educational solutions for a changing world Brought to you by – Eaton Academy In today’s new world a “one size fits all” approach to education is not possible. That is why Eaton Academy offers multiple programs, both in person and online. The full-day K-12 school, with its 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio, allows instructors to address students’ individual learning styles, while addressing the need for social distancing. Students achieve significant academic and personal success resulting from STEAM-related activities and multisensory instruction. The curriculum is challenging and college preparatory. If the world goes virtual again, Eaton’s teachers are prepared for face-to-face online learning. For students with more significant academic and social needs, the Pace Program focuses on life skills and independent living. Pace students follow the traditional school day and work to develop greater self-sufficiency and assurance. The Independent Study Program (ISP), tailored to students’ schedules and academic needs, permits individuals to work at their own pace. The tutorial setting enables aspiring athletes, actors, or musicians to graduate and follow their dreams. Some students enroll in ISP to accelerate their scholastic work; others seek academic remediation. The Mentor Program offers a combination of the above approaches. Providing a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment, Eaton Academy is one place to which families may come for education solutions. Eaton Academy 1000 Old Roswell Lakes Parkway, Roswell GA 30076 770-645-2673 https://eatonacademy.org/

8 | July 22, 2021 | Dunwoody Crier | AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody

OPINION

At the beach, waiting for Elsa Seems like I wrote this same column this time about a year ago. Here we go again, déjà vu! Time is just racing by, or at least it feels that way. I will turn 67 in a little over a month. Hard RAY APPEN to believe. Publisher Emeritus ray@appenmediagroup.com As frequently happens these days, I was up at 3:30 and no way was I going to be able to go back to sleep. These days, “night” feels more like something between a skirmish and a battle — me against the dark. I usually lose too. Ugh. Yesterday was July 4. We were at our place in Florida, at the beach. We have been coming here now for about 25 years. Our kids have never known a time when they were not making the six hour pilgrimage down here. They have — as we have — friends who they only know and only see when they are here, friends they have known almost all their lives. This place is sort of our parallel universe. It is our anchor. And now, as I type, a former hurricane named Elsa is chugging up into the Gulf and should — if it obeys the weather forecaster’s script — veer enough to the east by tomorrow, for our island to “be out of the cone” (the path of the hurricane). And that’s a big deal when your beach is 5 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico and “by boat” is the only way to leave. Hurricane season is sort of like going to Vegas or recalling Dirty Harry’s: “Well, do you feel lucky?” How close is Elsa going to stick to the script? How lucky indeed, do we feel? Michael came ashore almost a category 5 and destroyed Mexico Beach last year — or was it the year before? That was maybe 30 miles to the west of us. Do we leave or do we stay? It feels different this time though, and I think it has something to do with the pandemic. Every year we cel-

ebrate — the entire island of about 142 homes — July 4th. There is a wonderful pancake breakfast early in the morning at the volunteer fire station, then an island-wide fish fry — “release to grease” in the afternoon complete with a cornhole tournament, a “libation contest” (a mixed drink contest to see who can make the best mixed drink), a hula-hoop contest where the age limit is no more than about 7 for one group and then “everyone else.” And of course, can’t forget the parade — lots of decorated golf carts, ATVs, rusted out vehicles barely limping down the sandy road, and Jim dressed as Uncle Sam walking on really, really tall stilts. It’s almost always borderline unbearably hot and muggy, but this year, thank you climate change, it was in the mid to high 70s. Turnout was the largest I recall. It’s the virus — or better said, the respite from it — that made everything different. Everyone seemed to act like it was Christmas morning, just glad to be alive and sharing “life” again with each other. “Sharing” is what has made it as Christmas. We needed this, we wanted this, and it showed. This long, hard slog we have all been going through — the slog that has subtly and, sure, often not so subtly, made life so disjointed, so frustrating, so draining, suck-the-life out of your bones dreary and debilitating — felt behind us. The sun coming up out of the eastern horizon seemed brighter than I recall. So, long time coming. Right now, the sun is actually creeping out of the eastern sky — I’m watching it, looking for a hole in the dark, overcast low cloud cover — trying to break through, but I don’t think it will today. There’s something — someone — behind it: Elsa. But that’s okay, I think. I do feel lucky right now, very lucky to be part of the human race today, fully engaged or at least, a whole lot more engaged than during the past year and a half. Happy belated 4th you all. Happy, happy.

Is Your Company Hiring? Submit your opening at appenmedia.com/hire

Does a bear…? Well, yes. Bears do. And so do hikers from time to time. One nice thing about hiking is that it gives you the opportunity to get away from civilization. Trails lead you out and away – usually a STEVE HUDSON good thing! Get Outside Georgia, But (alas) every aa4bw@comcast.net hiker knows that, sooner or later, the time will come when…well, when it’s time to (how to put it) poop in the woods. There. We said it. At such times, it would be nice to find a nice and shiny porcelain toilet sitting conveniently off the trail. But porcelain toilets are not common in the wilderness. So, lacking that, how should one poop in the woods? The Georgia Department of Natural Resources offers some guidance in that area, pointing out that the best course is to use an outhouse if one is available. I think, for example, of facilities such as the one at the parking area near Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park near Helen. Such facilities are common in Georgia parks and are usually conveniently located. They’re great for pre- and posthike rest stops. But what about mid-hike, or what about if you’re in the backcountry? In such cases, the goal is always to “leave no trace,” and you might be interested in the generally acknowledged “best” way to do that. According to GeorgiaStateParks.org, step one in backcountry pooping is to dig a hole. It doesn’t need to be a very big hole; most of the experts I talked with agree that the hole should be 6 to 8 inches deep and 4 or 5 inches across. They further add that it should be at least 200 feet (that’s “70 big steps,” the website says) from the nearest stream or other water. Jack Rouleau, who works at outdoor outfitter REI in Alpharetta, offers additional thoughts on that aspect of things. “Pick a spot that’s away from where other people might be going,” he says. That means walking some distance from the campsite or the trail. He adds that you’ll also want to consider privacy; in other words, look for a spot that’s shielded from view by trees or undergrowth. Look for dark soil, too, which usually means that the digging will be easy and that will also help things to biodegrade. And how exactly do you dig? The

trick, says Jack, is to carry a small backpackable trowel. Inexpensive plastic versions will work, though Jack says he prefers a titanium trowel manufactured specifically for backpacking use. It’s compact and extremely lightweight, he says, and that’s a plus when you’re carrying gear. Once the hole is prepared, it’s simply a matter of squatting over the hole and taking care of business. To make that easier, experienced hikers often choose a spot near a tree or limb that can be held onto for added stability. Once you’re through, what then? Use some biodegradable toilet paper and biodegradable wipes. I like the “TP KIT” from On The Go, a company based in Utah. The kit comes in a sealed (and resealable) package that’s lightweight and takes up almost no space in a pack or a pocket. I keep one in my fishing vest, and it’s so inconspicuous that I forget it’s there. After use, the paper and wipes can be buried in the hole. Alternately, they can be placed in the resealable package and then packed out for even lower impact on the environment. To finish things up, refill the hole and pack the dirt down with your foot. Then spread some leaves or sticks of the area to restore it to a natural look. Whenever I talk about this aspect of hiking, someone always asks about going totally natural and using leaves instead of toilet paper. Not a good idea! I know of one confirmed case in which an individual used leaves from a particularly fierce poison-ivy-like plant in lieu of toilet paper. That did not have a good outcome and actually turned into something of a medical emergency. And you thought bears and snakes were the only hazards in the great out-of-doors! As Jack points out, the final part of the equation here is to think ahead. If you think you’ll need to go. “Should you go ahead and find a spot now?” he says. “Or should you wait?” Waiting poses the risk that the need might become, well, urgent. Remember that it takes a little while to find a spot and dig a hole, so give yourself all the time you’ll need. As in so many things in life, the key is to plan ahead. As experienced hikers will tell you, it only takes a little pre-planning to deal with this eventually. That small trowel and a pack of those biodegradables are pretty much all you’ll need. “Even on day hikes,” says Jack, “I like to be prepared.” That’s good advice. Because… Yes, bears do. People do too. And with just a little planning, it really isn’t that big a deal.

AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody | Dunwoody Crier | July 22, 2021 | 9

OPINION

10 | July 22, 2021 | Dunwoody Crier | AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody

PAST TENSE

Crier readers remember Olympic torch relay Large crowds gathered up and down Chamblee Dunwoody Road on July 18, 1996, to watch the Olympic torch pass on the way to Atlanta. Carol Mason of Dunwoody shared her memories of the day. “I remember standing on the side of Chamblee Dunwoody in front of the Redfield Subdivision with my family watching the historic event VALERIE and then celebrating at Mexico City BIGGERSTAFF Gourmet,” she said. Mason says her family just missed being in Los Angeles when the Olympics came there, so they gave away their tickets. When the Olympics came to Atlanta she volunteered as a driver for North Korea. “I loved being part of the 1996 Olympics,” she said. Suzanne Huff, executive director of Dunwoody Preservation Trust, watched with her family, standing close to Starbucks. She was with her parents, Ken and Alta Birdsong and daughter Meagan. “I remember picking up Meagan from Children’s World (now KinderCare) and taking her out to Chamblee-Dunwoody Road,” Huff recalled. High school and college friend Allyson Arnold Wagner and daughter Olivia joined the Huff family for the momentous occasion. “Seemed like we were waiting forever but it came and went quickly,” she said. Ann Nickerson was also watching on Chamblee Dunwoody Road. She remembers that Carlton Bruner, a Dunwoody High School graduate, made the Olympic swim team. “We were so proud of him in the Branches where he started, and the Dynamos!” she said. Nickerson’s daughter Denise was an interpreter for the French entourage, and the Nickerson family hosted a French girl during the Olympics. The day of the bombing at Centennial Olympic Park was a time of panic because it took a while to receive a phone call from Denise and their guest who were at the park. Despite that tense evening, Nickerson remembers the event as “a once in a lifetime journey and I cherish all the memories,” Faye and Michael Sklar were living on Harris Circle off Chamblee Dunwoody Road at the time and remember the day well. Their daughters, Joy Frazier and Joanna Frazier set up a lemonade stand along with their

E SERVICES

U.S. Armed Forces

9th to July 31st

FREE SER

to our U.S. Arm

July 29th to The Olympic torch passes along Chamblee Dunwoody Road in front of Starbucks. friend Amy. Michael Sklar remembers the tall torch bearer and the police officer in the area who was friendly and talked with the children. Joy made a sign that read “Harris Circle Welcomes the Torch.” “Being there was a treat,” Faye Sklar said. “Who’d have expected the torch to come through our little neighborhood?” Kathy and Tom Florence moved to Dunwoody less than a year before the Olympics came to Atlanta. They took their children and niece to the front of the CheekSpruill House to view the Olympic torch pass. “There was a huge crowd gathered to watch and I remember feeling extremely proud to be a part of this community,” Kathy recalled. “This was our first experience at the Cheek-Spruill property and a poignant and special memory as it wasn’t long after that I became active in Dunwoody Preservation Trust. Tom and I served as presidents 2009-2011, during the years that the property was completely renovated.” You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail.com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.

In honor of “Independence Day”, Scentho local Military personnel by offering free b furry family members Thursday, July

U.S. Active-duty, Reservists, or National

FREE SERVICES FREE SERVICES

Members of the community working to save the (with a House validgathered i.d.) can schedule dogs Cheek-Spruill in front of the hometheir to watch the torch pass and share their mission. receive a FREE E-scent-ials package (a

FREE SERVICES to ourto U.S.our Armed Forces U.S. Armed Forces FREE SERVICES SCENTHOUND

to our U.S. Armed Forces

SALUTES to our U.S. ArmedJuly Forces 29th to July 31st July 29th to July 31st U.S. Armed Forces

PHOTOS BY: SUZANNE HUFF

and teeth brus

Services offered by appointment on Limited to one use and on

July 29th to July 31st

July 29th to July 31st Dunwoody is recognizing our local Military personnel by offering In honor of “Independence Day”, Scenthound SCENTHOUND free basic grooming services for their furry family members Thursday, July 29th to Saturday, July 31st. SCENTHOUND

SALUTES SALUTES SCENTHOUND

nce Day”, Scenthound Dunwoody is recognizing our l by offering free basic grooming services for their U.S. rs Thursday, July 29th to Saturday, July 31st.

SALUTES

U.S. Active-duty, Reservists, or National Guard military service members (with a valid i.d.) can schedule SCENTHOUND their dogs on July 29th, 30th, and 31st to receive a FREE E-scent-ials package (a bath, ear cleaning, nail clip,U.S. and teeth brushing). Forces Armed Forces Armed Forces U.S. Armed

SALUTES

Services offered by appointment only and based on availability. Limited to one use and one dog per person. vists, or National Guard military service members Contact dunwoody@scenthound.com or call us at 678-990-1900 for more information and to schedule! chedule their dogs on July 29th, 30th, and 31stIntohonor of “Independence Day”, Scenthound Dunwoody is recognizing our ent-ials package (a bath, ear cleaning,Day”, nail Scenthound clip, local Military In honor of “Independence Dunwoody is recognizing ourbasic personnel by offering free grooming for their In honor ofservices “Independence Day”, Scenthound Dunwoody is recognizing our and teethlocal brushing). Military personnel by offering free basic services for their furrygrooming family members Thursday, July 29th to Saturday, July 31st. local Military personnel by offering free basic grooming services for their furry family members Thursday, July 29th to Saturday, July 31st. U.S. Active-duty, Reservists, or National Guard military service members furry family members Thursday, July 29th to Saturday, July 31st. d by appointment only and based on availability.

U.S. Armed Forces

(with a valid i.d.) can schedule their dogs on July 29th, 30th, and 31st to

Contact or call u info

Sponsored Section

July 22, 2021 | Dunwoody Crier | 11

Medicare is Confusing: Why and How To Better Understand It Brought to you by- Jay Looft, Medicare Insurance Broker, SeniorSource Medicare Solutions Medicare has been in existence since 1965 (fun fact: President Harry Truman was the first Medicare beneficiary), and the Medicare system has been changed or updated multiple times since. This is partially the reason for the confusion to Medicare consumers. Another reason is all the various sources coming at you with different bits and pieces of what they understand Medicare to be. These sources could be family, friends, insurance company advertisements, and even medical doctors. These sources can be helpful, and many times can point you in the direction you need to go, but take care to look at these sources as providing a “piece to the puzzle”. Medicare becomes a lot less confusing once you understand what you are looking at. One of the key concepts in understanding Medicare insurance is

recognizing the two main paths when choosing how to get your Medicare. You are typically either going to keep Traditional Medicare and pair it with a Medicare Supplement Plan and a Stand-Alone Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or choose to get it all through a Medicare Advantage Plan. Both are good options, but determining which option best meets your specific health and financial needs usually takes a bit of research. Monthly premiums, doctor co-pays, deductibles, prescription coverage and physician networks may differ between plans and even your county of residence. As you can see, there is a great deal of information you need to know about each of these plan options in order to make an informed decision. This is one of the first questions we help our clients figure out, Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage. At SeniorSource Medicare Solutions, we have the tools and years of experience to

T N E M E C N U O N N A HAVE AN TO SHARE?

help guide you to a Medicare plan that fits your needs. Once we help find the right plan for your needs, we will help you with enrollment and be there for questions along the way. Our services

come at no cost to you, and we would be delighted to work with you on your Medicare insurance needs. Call us at (770) 596-6650 or visit our website at www.SeniorSourceMedicare.com.

Your Local Broker for Medicare Insurance Needs Specializing in Medicare Advantage & Medicare Supplement Plans Serving North Atlanta Seniors for More Than 10 Years Representing Most Medicare Insurance Companies

Run it in the newspaper! WEDDINGS ENGAGEMENTS ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHS DEATHS To submit your announcement visit

appenmedia.com/submit

• Experienced Medicare Insurance Broker • Provides Personalized Plan Analysis Logan Steele Agent

• Annual Plan Updates, Including Upcoming Trends • No Cost to Use Our Services

770.596.6650

www.SeniorSourceMedicare.com

12 | July 22, 2021 | Dunwoody Crier | AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody

H R NG

ADVERTISING

SALES POSITION Join Appen Media Group, the largest local print and online publisher covering Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek, Forsyth County and Dunwoody areas.

COMMUNITY

Pet of the Week: Pancho Pancho (ID# 47764924) is a very handsome guy who knows how to strike a pose when we take his picture. This curious and playful boy loves treats, walks easily on a leash and knows how to “sit”. Pancho loves riding in the car. All he needs is a family to love him. Don’t work from home alone; expand your family by 4 furry little feet, meet Pancho and have a loving friend forever. All adoptions include spay/ neuter, vaccinations and microchip! If you would like more information about Pancho please email adoption@

dekalbanimalservices.com or call (404) 294-2165; all potential adopters will be screened to ensure Pancho goes to a good home. How to Adopt your new best friend. 1. Browse our pets. Use the filter options to narrow your search. 2. Click the pet’s profile. 3. Click on the “Adopt Me” button to submit an adoption inquiry!

directions above to submit an adoption inquiry prior to visiting our shelter. We are following COVID-19 CDC guidelines by requiring masks and limiting the number of guests in our shelters at a time. We appreciate your patience with this new process and your commitment to saving our homeless animals

To help us maintain a safe environment, we ask that you follow the

The position can be a fit for an experienced ad salesperson or a new graduate eager to start a career. Full benefits, base salary and an aggressive commission.

Send us your ... Community News Letters to the Editor Birth and Bridal Announcements Your travel photos with The Crier

Email: mike@appenmedia.com

Obituaries crier@appenmediagroup.com

AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody | Dunwoody Crier | July 22, 2021 | 13 Solution

OBITUARIES MacEntee, and Mia Nelson; great-grandson Flynn; and brothers Richard and John Salter and their families. Eleanor valued and enjoyed recording weekly for the blind and visually impaired at Georgia Radio Reading Service. She was an avid reader and fan of crossword puzzles and Jeopardy. Eleanor’s laugh was infectious. She adored dancing to the music of big band orchestras-especially Joe Gransden’s. Some of her favorite times with Jim were at the annual Big Band Dance/Swing Weekend in Asheville, North Carolina. A private memorial is being planned. Those wishing to honor her life may make a donation in her name to Georgia Radio Reading Service, Dunwoody Police Foundation, or Aflac Children’s Cancer Center.

GEORGETOWN GATEWAY PROJECT

Chamblee Dunwoody Road from Cotillion Drive to Peeler Road

Current phase:

UTILITY RELOCATION

The goal of Dunwoody’s Georgetown Gateway Project is to create a more welcoming environment for pedestrians and bicyclists, and serve as a signature gateway for one of the primary entrances into the city. Extensive public input was in developing the plan. With an expected completion in 2024, the project will extend the existing Dunwoody Trailway located at Georgetown Park and enhance the visual appeal, walkability, and safety of the corridor. The streetscape will include a 12’-wide multiuse trail, as well as street trees, pedestrian lighting, and wider sidewalks.

• • • • •

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Partners:

Extension of Georgetown Path Wider Sidewalks Upgraded Lighting New Street Trees Enhanced Landscaping

O R I E N T

G A S S E S

S U T I E T S

Y A R M E R D A T E S T E P

Parks and Recw Month ita h

CEL

BACK-TO-SCHOOL

BASH!

Brook Run Playground Saturday

Please pardon our progress

G R E A S E

B I L L O F G O O D S

WANT MORE?

GET THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Text DUNWOODYCRIER to 22828 to subscribe!

R A I N A O N S E A G P N E A G T T O R S E M E C A U R S T O L E Y

FRE

Eleanor Marie Beattie (85) passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 10th after a long, brave battle with metastatic breast cancer. Eleanor was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts on June 14, 1936 BEATTIE to Eleanor and Herbert Salter, and was the beloved wife and best friend of her husband of 57 years, James Beattie, Jr. Eleanor and Jim have lived in Dunwoody, Georgia since moving from Manchester, Connecticut in 1992. Eleanor also leaves behind her son, James Beattie III and wife Laura: daughter Jennifer Nelson and husband Eric; granddaughters Emily Hastings, Willow

C O M A R R I B B E G A L O D S A R E S L E R L E E P M A I L E R O L B A R N E D I B S P A

July 24 11 am-2 pm

June 5, 1935 - July 9, 2021 John Albin (Jack) Shulin, 86, died Friday July 9, 2021. He was a loving father, pappy, poppop, husband and friend. A former parishioner at Mary Our Queen and recently at Saint Brendan Catholic Church, Jack was also member of Chi Psi fraternity, Korean War Veterans, Master Gardeners and a longtime advocate for the “FairTax”. Born in Great Neck, New York, Jack was the son of Albin and Ona (Dauksis) Shulin. Jack obtained his AS from SUNY in Farmingdale, NY and his BS in Agriculture Economics from UGA. In 1957 he entered the Army and served in Korea. Jack spent his working years in various managerial sales positions with HON Industries and other firms. Jack leaves behind his wife MarySue (Palmer) Shulin, children John Shulin, Jr, Cindy Thompson, Russell Shulin, Randall Shulin, and Randall’s wife Megan; sisters Arline Burdewick, and Karen Shulin, sister-in-law Mercy Lee Shulin, and grandchildren Paxton Thompson, Reece Thompson and Charlotte Shulin. His brothers Charlie and Eddie preceded him in death. He will be missed by his numerous friends he made throughout the years. Funeral arrangements will be posted at https://www.ingramfuneralhome.com/ obituaries/. Livestream the funeral Mass at saintbrendan.com.

G A S P A L O E B L U E V P A G E A N I R E V U T E L A S R E N T E L D E P A T R E P A A S K T E E

PLU

Face painting Kids’ activities Giveaways Chick-fil-A Snow Cones King of Pops

14 | July 22, 2021 | Dunwoody Crier | AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody

Concrete/Asphalt

CLASSIFIED LINE AD RATES

A – 1 DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT COMPANY

Call 770-442-3278

Specializing in

SERVICE DIRECTORY Help Wanted Part-time Admin P/T minimum 20 hrs per week. Dunwoody area. 770-393-4578 jimknocke@gmail.com

Concrete/Asphalt

MARTINEZ MASONRY

Retaining Walls • Patios• Repairs

Walkways • Masonry Work

martinezmasonry281@yahoo.com

404-408-4170

Ask for Tony Martinez Concrete/Asphalt

Roof Leaks Stopped. Wood Rot, Decks, Painting, Carpentry, Doors & Flooring. FLAT RATE PRICING, FREE ESTIMATES, EXCELLENT LOCAL REFERENCES.

770-262-6272

Driveway

Concrete/Asphalt

Retaining Walls Brick or Wood

Contact Ralph Rucker. Many local references. Honest, punctual, professional and reasonable prices!

678-898-7237

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT P R E S S U R E WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALLS, POOL D EC KS, and DECKS Hardworking/ Competitive Pricing - Saving for College Call Michael @ 678-713-0427 for pricing/scheduling

Electricians

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:

DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT

SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, AND SLABS

Driveway

$250 OFF NEW DRIVEWAY!

Mention this ad. Concrete driveway specialists. Driveways, Pool Decks, Patios, Walkways, Slabs. A+ BBB rating. FREE ESTIMATE. Call Rachael at 678-250-4546 to schedule a FREE Estimate. 30 years of experience. ARBOR HILLS CONSTRUCTION INC. Please note we do have a minimum charge on accepted jobs of $4,500. Garage Doors

Dunwoody Door Lift Co. The ONLY garage door company in Dunwoody!

We sell, install and repair garage doors and openers. Authorized Genie Dealer serving Dunwoody since 1973.

Since 1974 Insured – Free Estimates

David Scott 770-493-6222 ALEX FRASER MASONRY INC.

• BRICK • CONCRETE

• BLOCK • STONEWORK

Alex Fraser, President www.alexfrasermasonry.com E-Mail: afrasermasonry@aol.com

FULLY INSURED Tel: (770) 664-2294 Cell: (404) 281-0539

Fabric

Home Improvement

Budget Fabrics

CARPENTRY AND REPAIRS

And Upholstery

770-393-1652

If you can’t lift your door, let Dunwoody Door Lift it!

*DISCOUNT PRICES*

-FREE Design Consultation• Thousands of designer 770-396-6891 fabrics IN STOCK 770-396-6824 Mon-Fri 8-6 • Sat 8-3

Hauling

Bush Hogging, Clearing, Grading, Hauling, Etc. Many local references-

Call Ralph Rucker

678-898-7237

CALL DONNA AT 770-442-3278, EXT. 143 TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE!

Roof Leaks Stopped Wood Rot Repairs Deck Repairs & Refinishing Interior & Exterior Painting Doors, Flooring & More 770-262-6272 Excellent Local References. Flat Rate Pricing. Free Estimates. Painters Licensed

Insured

Full Service Exterior Specialists ROOFING • SIDING CARPENTRY • GUTTERS www.PaintingPlus.com www.SidingPlus.com

770-971-1577

AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody | Dunwoody Crier | July 22, 2021 | 15

Pressure Washing

Home Improvement

Quality Without Compromise

ROBERT CROAWELL REMODELING Full Service Contractor

Additions • Kitchens • Basements • Bathrooms Interior/Exterior Paint • Minor Repairs • Licensed Insured

Office: 770-814-0064 Cell: 678-642-8314

MY EXPERIENCE ACHIEVES OPTIMAL RESULTS!!!

Pressure Washing

PRESSURE WASHING

Landscaping

Tree Services

Matthew the Handyman - Exterior Work

Neumann’s Landscape & Tree Service: Joe Neumann 770-452-1173 or 404-644-7179.

4045472079.

Landscaping

AwArd winning LAndscApes

Roofing

ROOF LEAKING?

Residential & Commercial. Best service and most reasonable prices since 1999. Appen-Rated 99. Home: Driveways, Fences, Decks, Home exteriors, more. Commercial: Offices, Restaurants, Tennis Courts, Pools, Apt. Complexes, more. All Pro Pressurewash call 770-766-5566 for Mark.

Call us for roof repair or roof replacement. FREE quotes. $200 OFF Leak Repairs or 10% off New Roof. Affordable, quality roofing. Based in Roswell. Serving North Atlanta since 1983. Call to schedule FREE Quote: 770-284-3123. Christian Brothers Roofing

Tree Services

Installation Maintenance Seasonal Color

a MALTA Award Winning Firm Ken Ogletree

770.840.8884 Licensed • Insured • References

ROOF TROUBLE? Call for FREE Quote $500 OFF* New Roof Purchase

Findlay Roofing 770-744-5700 “Appen-Rated 99”

*Cannot combine with any other discount

Roofing

Ketner

20 years of Keeping Dunwoody Green

Ogletree Enterprises

Roofing

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

Contracting. Re-Roofs, Repairs & Painting. Lic/Ins.

404-234-4810

Exc Refs. Free

NEUMANN’S LANDSCAPE & TREE SERVICE: Joe Neumann 770-452-1173 or 404-644-7179

Est. Neil Ketner 770-318-7762.

16 | July 22, 2021 | Dunwoody Crier | AppenMedia.com/Dunwoody