Dunwoody Crier — August 1, 2019

How the Cheek/Spruill House was saved

Local oboist earns admission to prestigious music program

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DeKalb Schools offers plan to address overcrowding

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Eagle Scout Emerson Doolittle presents a family with a wooden case for their flag commemorating their fallen loved one. The presentation was held at the Last Roll Call ceremony at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Atlanta.

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Each case is constructed of maple wood and glass.

It took Doolittle and his troop members about 200 hours to finish all 30 cases, he said. He got the idea to make the flag cases from his sister, Taylor Doolittle, who volunteers at the VA Medical Center. Those at the center told him that they could use flag cases because they have so many families who can’t afford a display to honor their loved ones.

Doolittle has been a scout since 6th grade and said it has been his lifelong dream to become an Eagle Scout.

DUNWOODY, Ga. — The chapel of the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center filled with families on hand to honor their fallen loved ones during the Last Roll Call ceremony July 23.

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expanded in the current plan. There will most likely be more trailers at the high school next fall, Drake said, and DUNWOODY, Ga. — Relief is coming, but Peachtree’s trailers will need work to remove water damage and add gutters. slowly, for overcrowded schools in DunExpanding the plot size of Dunwoody, and parents should expect more woody High School will not be feasible, trailers at Dunwoody High School before because of prohibitive land costs, permanent additions are constructed.

Drake said.

Representatives from DeKalb Austin Elementary is 80 percent County Schools presented construccomplete, Boyd said, and is still extion updates and an early outline for pected to be ready for January 2020. long-term overcrowding relief to the Mayor Dennis Shortal took issue Dunwoody City Council at its July 22 with the appearance of Austin Elementameeting. DeKalb County Schools Chief ry School, comparing the building with a Operations Officer Dan Drake and Destate prison he had seen in Omaha, Neb. sign and Construction Director Richard Boyd said that the large retaining Boyd reported the status on current wall at the school would be painted SPLOST projects, portable classroom eventually. projects and possible future additions.

Kingsley Elementary will see an The presentation included preliminary overhaul expected to start in April 2021 plans for a new $34 million, 900-seat and complete November 2023 for $2.61 elementary school in the Chamblee million to replace large parts of the cluster to relieve overcrowding. building with an emphasis on HVAC The precise budget for many of the and site improvements. Elementary upcoming construction projects will schools throughout the county are in depend upon a $220-$250 million genthe worst shape compared with other eral obligation bond that could come types of schools, Drake said, so when through a March 2020 referendum. doing renovations it is best to tear them State Board of Education repredown and build them back up, rather sentatives were invited to attend the than just patch them together. council meeting, but did not come.

But in the interim, these future Several permanent structures, construction plans were not satisfacincluding a 41-classroom addition tory to Councilwoman Lynn Deutsch. to Dunwoody High School and an “I implore you to come up with 18-classroom addition to Peachtree> > some out-of-the-box solutions for the Charter Middle School will >not be > > > completed until at earliest the fall of > > interim,” Deutsch said. “Simply adding > > > more and more trailers to any campus 2022 and the fall > of> 2023 > > respectively. > > There are no plans > > > fields > — not just the campuses in my com> for additional

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before attempting to leave the store. The total value of the items was around $65.

The suspect was handcuffed and transported to DeKalb County Jail with no incident. She refused to elaborate any further on the incident when questioned.

Stolen checks cashed before reaching box

Concealed cash stolen from parked vehicle

DUNWOODY, Ga. — A man reported to authorities July 16 that checks sent by clients to his mailbox at the UPS store on Chamblee Dunwoody Road were never received and had been cashed by someone else.

The victim confirmed with the senders that the checks were already cashed.

He did not have details concerning how the checks were being stolen but did notify authorities of one that was cashed for $575. Police told him to total the values of each check for further investigation. The victim opened a new mailbox and informed all clients to use the new address for all future check mailings.

DUNWOODY, Ga. – A man told authorities July 18 that his vehicle had been burglarized while parked at Peachford Hospital on Peachford Road. The vehicle was a 2017 GMC Arcadia and the left rear window was broken before entrance. An envelope containing $3,000 in cash was found missing from the glove box. The victim recently withdrew the money to purchase a car.

The victim could not confirm any suspicious activity after receiving the money, but did notify police of a Nissan Altima with tinted windows parked next to him at the bank. Partial fingerprints were recovered and submitted for evidence.

cards. The email requested two cards for $50 each and one card for $100.

She purchased the card in Dunwoody Village and provided photos of the cards via email. She quickly received an email reply notifying her that her friend’s account was hacked.

When she contacted her friend, they confirmed that they were not in Japan and had been hacked. The victim contacted Apple and received a refund for two of the cards with only one used by the suspect.

Woman arrested for theft at Perimeter Target store

Woman falls victim to fake email request

DUNWOODY, Ga. — A shoplifting was reported July 17 at Target on Perimeter Center Place. The female suspect was detained by a male employee at the loss prevention center. She was seen placing health and beauty items in her purse

DUNWOODY, Ga. – A woman arrived at the police department July 18 to report fraud and theft. She told authorities that she received an email from her friend two days prior stating that they were in Japan and needed her to buy iTunes gift

DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Police Department has partnered with Nixle to start a new Community Notification System that will provide real-time alerts for residents. The alerts will notify residents of any “localized emergency situations and relevant community advisories.” Officials released a press release July 19 requesting all residents to sign

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Shoplifting suspect found carrying another’s ID DUNWOODY, Ga. — A loss prevention officer at Von Maur on Ashford Dunwoody Road reported to authorities July 18 that a female shoplifting suspect was being held. The suspect was seen in the women’s department concealing a dress valued at $88 before attempting to exit the store.

Loss prevention successfully detained her and the merchandise was recovered.

The woman was arrested for shoplifting. She requested to leave her personal items with her friend accompanying her at the store. While investigating the items, police found an ID that did not match the suspect or her friend. She claimed that the ID belonged to her mother’s friend, a claim that proved true.

But the owner also said she had been a victim of fraud, so police confiscated the document. The suspect was transported to DeKalb County Jail without incident.

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Seconder announces run for District 2 seat DUNWOODY, Ga. — Community volunteer Joe Seconder has announced his candidacy for the District 2 seat on the Dunwoody City Council.

“The City of Dunwoody has done a good job establishing SECONDER and delivering basic municipal services,” Seconder said.

“But being ‘good enough’ and being reactive to change is not a long-term strategy to ensure Dunwoody’s future.

Seconder said now is the time to take action on the plans under consideration to revitalize the city.

“As a member of the City Council I will put Dunwoody first, and be a strong advocate for preserving, protecting and enhancing our neighborhoods and our community.”

Seconder and his wife, Kathleen,

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have lived in Dunwoody for 11 years.

He is an active community volunteer, currently serving on the board of the Dunwoody Homeowners Association.

Seconder formerly served on the City of Dunwoody Sustainability Committee, City of Dunwoody Master Transportation Plan Advisory Committee and is a former board member and president of the nonprofit, Georgia Bikes association.

Seconder is a senior sales solution consultant with a Fortune 100 technology company and has more than 24 years of experience specializing in enterprise resource planning and human capital management applications.

Seconder is a retired major in the U.S. Army Reserve (infantry) with 23 years of service. He volunteered for Operation Desert Storm and spent a year in a combat zone in Kuwait and Iraq during the 2003 invasion for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Councilwoman Lynn Deutsch announces bid for Dunwoody mayor DUNWOODY, Ga. — Councilwoman Lynn Deutsch has announced she will run for mayor of Dunwoody.

Deutsch has been an at-large council member since 2011 and has served as mayor pro-tem since 2017.

DEUTSCH “Since incorporating a decade ago, we have made positive progress, including creating a topnotch police department, paving roads, installing new sidewalks and establishing fantastic parks, while being fiscally responsible,” Deutsch wrote in a statement. “As your mayor, I’m going to focus on making Dunwoody even more vibrant while preserving our small town in a big city atmosphere. I want our community to remain the best place to buy your first home, raise a family, or even retire.”

Deutsch will be traveling the city, listening to residents’ plans for a more livable Dunwoody. Diversity is the city’s strength, she said.

Before her election, Deutsch served on the Dunwoody Planning Commission, the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and her neighborhood Women’s Club.

She served in several volunteer roles at local schools, including Chesnut Elementary School, Dunwoody Elementary, Peachtree Charter Middle School and Dunwoody High School.

She also served as the vice-chair of the Citizen Planning Task Force for DeKalb County Schools.

A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with bachelor’s degrees in government and journalism, Deutsch earned a master’s degree in city planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a graduate certificate in gerontology from Georgia State University.

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Local oboist earns admission Flags: to prestigious music program

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Sarah Williams

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Sarah Williams, an oboist from Dunwoody, is studying at Boston University Tanglewood Institute this summer.

Tanglewood is one of North America’s premier summer training programs for young musicians. Students study June 17 to August 10 on the campus in Lenox, Mass. It is the only program of its kind associated with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Each summer, the program accepts a select group of students ages 10 through 20 for training programs in orchestra, voice, wind ensemble, piano, composition and harp, as well as workshops for each instrument and string chamber music. The class of 2019 was selected through an application and audition process.

Williams, a 17-year-old graduate of Chamblee Charter High School, began playing the oboe as a fourth grader at Kittredge Magnet School.

She continued her music education at Chamblee Middle School and Chamblee Charter High School and studied oboe under Barbara Cook.

Williams was a member of the Atlanta

Symphony Youth Orchestra, the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, the Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra and the DeKalb Youth Symphony. In the fall, she will attend the Juilliard School in New York, to study oboe performance.

Musicians in this program will participate in concert and recital programming. They will participate in workshops led by distinguished performers and teachers from Boston University College of Fine Arts, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and visiting artists such as composer and flutist Valerie Coleman, pianist coach Douglas Sumi and composer Nico Muhly.

The program was developed in 1966 as an extension of the symphony’s Tanglewood Music Center.

The program’s Young Artists Chorus, Young Artists Orchestra and Young Artists Wind Ensemble will perform a series in Seiji Ozawa Hall on the Tanglewood grounds from July 13 through August 10. The program’s Young Artists Programs was featured as part of Tanglewood on Parade on July 23 at the Koussevitzky Music Shed.

“The military burial flag honors a veteran and their surviving family,” Doolittle said. “Both the deceased veteran and the family have made a sacrifice for their country, and the flag is a memorial to that sacrifice.”

The VA told him that families often lose the burial flag if they don’t have a safe place to keep it, and a display is one of the most requested items at its facility.

Doolittle wasn’t a skilled woodworker when he took on the project, he said, but his dad and troop members helped him along the way with three full-troop work days Doolittle also has a passion for computers, and has earned top salesman at his local Best Buy. “I just went up to the general manager and asked him if I could get a job, because I love technology,” he said.

He also has an internship at Morgan Stanley this summer. He is especially interested in stocks, and has been doing extensive research in that field, he said.

“Making flag cases for these veterans’ families is my way of honoring my country and thanking veterans for their service,” Doolittle said.

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Rotary speaker dispels myths about Vietnam War Lt. Col. Cary King delivered an informative and non-political presentation about his experience in Vietnam at the July 19 meeting of the Dunwoody Rotary Club.

King, a local Rotarian, served in the U.S. Army and National Guard and was in the Infantry and artillery in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968. He was also part of the Big Red One in 1967 as senior intelligence officer. He has donated 18,000 hours of counseling for veterans through his organization, VA Pro Bono, since 1998.

King’s lecture centered on dispelling myths about the Vietnam War, such as: 1. The war was fought by young, uneducated draftees. Not true! Only 25 percent were draftees; 75 percent were regular military or volunteers, and 80 percent had a high school diploma.

2. The war was fought by teenagers.

Not true! Of those killed in action, the average age was 22.8. Only 12 were 17.

3. The war was fought by minorities. Not true! Twelve percent of soldiers killed in action were African American, while the U.S. population included 14 percent African American. Five percent killed in action were Hispanic, compared to the overall U.S. Hispanic population of 8 percent.

4. Vietnam vets do not have a higher rate of suicide than the general population. Their rate is 1.7 percent.

5. Soldiers did not regularly go into battle under the influence of drugs. If they did, they were court marshaled.

6. Returning soldiers were not unemployed at a higher rate than the general population. Their rate of unemployment was 2.5 percent.

7. Contrary to popular belief, the degree of vets’ post- traumatic stress,

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Lt. Col. Cary King, right, discussed his experience in Vietnam at the July 19 meeting of the Dunwoody Rotary Club.

5 percent, is lower than the rate for the general population.

Vietnam veterans do not talk about their experiences because of their treatment during the 1970s.

King gave horrific examples of actions taken by despots in other countries who eliminated millions of their own people. His unit is recognized as the one that protected the Saigon water purification plant, which served the city and the U.S. soldiers.

Well-known Vietnam veterans include Kris Kristofferson, Pat Sajack, Al Gore, Oliver Stone and Chuck Yeager.

King is an attorney with Jacobs & King and offers mediation, arbitration, neutral evaluation, negotiation, collaborative law, and other services. He has been awarded five Bronze Stars, two for valor; a Purple Heart; five Air Medals; the Vietnamese Honor Medal; Air Crewman’s Wings; and other awards. He volunteers with 15 different support groups including the USO.

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Eagle Scout makes project for local high school DUNWOODY, Ga. — Will Forth earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of Troop #764 at St. Luke’s Church.

Forth has been scouting since kindergarten at Austin Elementary where he earned Bobcat rank with a group of boys that are still some of his closest friends. He said he was grateful to the many adult leaders and scoutmasters who have dedicated their time, energy, guidance and support to him throughout his scouting career.

Forth has been involved in athletic teams his whole life and balancing his hobbies, sports, academics and job with Scouts has been challenging at times.

Special guests attended his Court of Honor, including both of his grandfathers, George Lystlund and Frank Forth II, who is a World War II veteran.

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Will Forth, left To complete his Eagle service requirement, Forth said he wanted to support Dunwoody High School with a project for the athletic department.

He designed and constructed two large training tables made of maple wood, with shelves and padded tops.

Forth is attending Georgia College in the fall, where he will study business and marketing.

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In attendance at the ribbon cutting were, from left: Julie Davis, Andrew Hill, Alyse Young, Dr. Callerina Natori, John Cho, Lynn Self, Brian Self, Stephanie Freeman, Bill Baker, Dan Farrar, Matthew Wood, Christopher Caraway and Chris Eddy.

Perimeter Chamber welcomes Allstate Insurance agency DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting to welcome Ron Self & Associates, an Allstate Auto Insurance agency, to Dunwoody at 10 a.m. July 18 at 2498 Jett Ferry Road, Ste 102.

Allstate is the largest publicly held property and casualty insurer in America, serving more than 16 million customers. Allstate has been in opera-

tion for more than 85 years.

Ron Self has built an agency with a team of licensed professionals skilled in auto, home, business and life insurance who are dedicated to being advisers to their clients.

Attendees enjoyed refreshments at the event, and there were giveaways, including Allstate water bottles, leather note pads, pens and Visa gift cards.

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The gift of discontent The warmer and longer days of summer are conducive to a relaxed mindset, and perhaps a summer reset.

Jacob Bronowski, BritLewis J. Walker, CFP Polish-born ish mathematician and historian (1908-1974), observed, “Man is a singular creature. He has a set of gifts which make him unique among the animals: so that, unlike them, he is not a figure in the landscape — he is a shaper of the landscape. (The Ascent of Man, 1973) A piece in the AJCjobs section, May 26, 2019, headlined, “9 signs you’re in the wrong job.” The first two clues?

“Sunday nights fill you with dread,” and, “You’re bored to tears.” What else triggers trepidation? You’re aiming for technical school or college and have to decide which school and major? You graduated and must launch your career, start paying off loans, adulting?

You’re in your 50s, sandwiched between children and aging parents, and you’re not where you want to be career-wise or moneywise? You’re an entrepreneur building an enterprise and you’re challenged trying to find the right people, the ones you have and wish to retain and grow, and needed new employees, getting them not only on your bus to success, but in the right seat?

You’re on the cusp of retirement but worry about meaning and purpose when you won’t have a job or company to show up to Monday morning?

What’s bugging you? Unresolved goals? Progress slower than desired?

Changing bad habits into good habits?

Okay, what are you going to do about it? Longer days spur getting more done, tackling changes you know you should make. That’s where gifts come in, yours and the people in your life central to goal attainment.

We sometimes laud the “rugged individual,” but our Creator designed us primarily to be team based. In procreation itself, it takes two. Our daily dealings involve others —family, business, community and spiritual life. God knows we get better results when we team up with others who have synergistic gifts different from ours. If you dread work, school, even retirement, you’re bored, then your Godgiven gifts aren’t being recognized or used.

Not understanding or applying your innate gifts, your internal MO, how God designed and hard-wired you to have specific talents you can muster for the betterment of self, the world, and fulfillment of His purpose, is at the heart of your

discontent. Approaching challenge from weakness versus strength has profound financial implications, which is why advisers adept at financial life planning are being trained, or partnering with outside consultants, to deal with human capital dynamics in navigating life transitions.

In every aspect of life, you have a specific role for which you are best suited based on your internal MO. Kathy Kolbe (www.kolbe.com) has dedicated her life to uncovering and quantifying “the link between who you are and how you perform.” Donald O. Clifton (1924-2003), American educator, psychologist, researcher and entrepreneur, founded Selection Research, Inc., to study success, why some individuals and organizations are more successful than others in goal actualization. He later acquired Gallup, Inc., and developed the Clifton StrengthsFinder. Kolbe, Gallup and other online assessments, increasingly are used by business, educational and other institutions, to fully engage people by placing them in the right role (not “job”) based on innate talent, one’s natural approach to embracing challenge, change and getting things done.

Jim Collins, Good to Great, said, “Leaders of companies that go from good to great start not with ‘where’ but with ‘who.’ They start by getting the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus and the right people in the right seats. And they stick with that discipline — first the people, then the direction — no matter how dire the circumstances.”

If you are bored, disengaged, you’re in the wrong role, on the wrong bus, on the road to financial, health, marital, family, financial, business and other distress. Discontent is a gift that screams “change!” Don’t let “a summer of discontent” morph into a “fall of failure.” Comprehensive financial planning includes “human capital planning” that deals with strengths discernment, development, and maintenance. Clifton defined strength as talent+skill+knowledge. As Collins noted, operating from strength is a discipline, an ongoing life development, personal and business management success cultivation tool.

Are you on the right bus? How will you shape your personal landscape?

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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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Concerned parent addresses overcrowding Dear Editor: My name is Amy Quinn. I live at 3710 Woodsong Ct, Dunwoody, GA 30338.

My husband, Frank, and I have three children: Annie, a rising 10th grader at Dunwoody High School; Kelly, a rising 8th grader at Chamblee Middle School; and Brigid, a rising 4th grader at Kittredge Magnet School.

I am reaching out to ask that elected officials and public employees address the overcrowding of our schools immediately. Please accelerate plans to redistrict and build new schools for Chestnut and Kingsley where our city is experiencing the most growth. I challenge you to develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term success of our students.

Year after year, we know there will be overcrowding at our schools. Yet, more trailers are placed on the grounds of some schools, while others are under capacity. How is it that we can send the high-performing kids to other county schools, but we don’t offer that opportunity for all students? Please prioritize efforts to redistrict so that our kids’ safety is not at risk and they get the experience they deserve.

In 2012, I took a career opportunity that relocated our family to Atlanta.

When choosing where to buy a home, we looked in Roswell, East Cobb, Alpharetta, Brookhaven and Dunwoody.

Dunwoody stood out for many reasons, but top among them were the consistently high-performing schools. When we toured Vanderlyn Elementary School, we were told that the trailers on the property were temporary. With that in mind, we chose Dunwoody and have had a great experience here so far.

If I were driving around with my

Realtor today, I would not choose Dunwoody. I would see new schools in most of the communities, except for Dunwoody. I would see public spaces for families to live, work and play. I would see a vibrant arts community anchored by state-of-the art facilities. These investments attract families to their communities.

By contrast, we have trailers at our schools and dilapidated buildings in our city’s largest public space, Brook Run. If we continue to pass the buck on overcrowded schools, we will fall further behind neighboring communities and more families will choose to not to live here.

Many people claim overcrowding is the fault of poor planning by the DeKalb County School District.That is simply not fair.

Look no further than efforts like the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s “ChooseATL” campaign which has driven the explosive population growth in the metro area.

Promises of a warmer climate, relatively affordable housing and economic opportunity helped drive nearly 20,000 people to the area in 2017 and 2018 alone.

While the rate of population growth here slowing compared to other major markets, it is still on the rise. Other communities are using this growth to their advantage, investing in their arts and entertainment, recreation and housing options. All of this means less tax revenue for Dunwoody, which affects our ability to invest in our schools.

That is why this is not just a DeKalb Schools problem. It’s a communitywide problem. Make no mistake — I am less than impressed by the lack of urgency I see coming from the DOE and DCSD. But I am asking all elected officials and public employees to come together own this issue. Put aside your differences, your politics and your biases and come together for our

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The Conservation Program of GFWC Dunwoody Woman’s Club attending a lecture and demonstration of Container Gardens with Robby Burnett at Pike’s Nursery in Buckhead. The ladies spent a delightful morning learning about the gardens, and Burnett also enlightened members on the planting and properties of native species in Georgia. Pictured are: JoAnn Kostkan, Kay Moe, Linda Kenney, Robby Burnett, Laura Colden, Deborah Gault, Susan Crawford and Lyn Thompson. Not pictured is Kathy Hanna DWD Conservation chairman.

students. Come together to identify solutions, not point fingers. You have an obligation to deliver solutions in the short- and long-term. Solving the overcrowding issues in Dunwoody is not solely the responsibility of DeKalb County Schools. The implications of this issue extend beyond the safety of our students. It will affect our ability to continue to reap the benefits of the region’s growth and thrive as a community.

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Party partisanship threatens Dunwoody’s election races Qualifying for mayor and city council begins in Dunwoody on Aug. 19. We are governed by six council members and a weak form of mayor who votes with council and has no veto power.

Our incorporation by intent, and via charter, created a nonpartisan form of government free from party affiliation.

It has worked successfully since our founding.

Unfortunately, even as the city is celebrating its 10th anniversary, our form of government is in jeopardy. Twitter posts have recently surfaced documenting that the Georgia Democrat party is launching an initiative to get candidates to run for office. They have chosen to ignore our legal nonpartisan standing.

When representatives of the Republican Party reached out during our 2008 Dunwoody Yes campaign to inquire about involvement, we said ABSOLUTELY NOT. They listened, did not interfere

and have continued to respect our nonpartisan elections.

Political parties are necessary and work well for county, state and federal governments. They do not work well in small cities. We have witnessed the divisiveness and acrimony accompanying the last two primary and general elections. We cannot afford to let that climate take over Dunwoody.

We are 12 square miles of friends and neighbors with common interests, needs and goals. We became a city to have local government close to home and cease the control of those not living in Dunwoody.

No candidate for Dunwoody council has ever been asked to declare their political preference or party affiliation.

It has not been, nor should it be, a part of their candidacy. From knowing all of them, I suggest they have reflected the demographics of Dunwoody. I believe as those demographics are changing, our council will reflect that change as a natural occurrence, unforced and unaffected by biased political parties. Zoning, paving, police, parks, etc., are are neither Democrat or Republican issues.

They are Dunwoody issues.

I urge local Democrat activists to reach out to the Georgia Democrat party and tell them to cease and desist interfering in our November election for mayor and council. Candidates chosen and supported by any party become beholden to that party. If that occurs, Dunwoody government will be changed forever.

Bev Wingate

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OPINION

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A tempest over a tweet on managing your finances It was a tempest in a teapot — or a tempest over a tweet.

A J.P. Morgan #MondayMotivation tweet took the form of an imaginary conversation between a customer and their bank account and was deemed offensive.

KATHY The customer asks, MANOS PENN “Why is my balance so low?” The bank account replies, “make coffee at home...eat the food that’s already in the fridge...you don’t need a cab, it’s only three blocks.”

I found the brouhaha fascinating, as the advice the “bank account” gives is how I’ve lived much of my life. I started out as a teacher and went on to work at a bank. As a divorcee in my 30s, I had to watch my pennies to be able to make my mortgage payment on my own, but I had part of every paycheck deposited into my savings account. Something like an unexpected $500 vet bill for the cat had to come out of my savings account.

Thank goodness I had one, no matter how small it was.

One of my HR jobs was to present our 401k plan and encourage employees to sign up. I’d explain, “You can put as little as 1 percent of your salary in it, and the company will match your investment.” In every group, I’d hear, “I can’t afford to put money in that thing.”

I’d ask, “Do you put 60 cents in the soda machine every day? That’s $3 a Dunwoody Crier 8/1/19 Crossword week you could put in your 401k.” (Yes, believe it or not, your once could get a soda for only 60 cents.) I didn’t just preach the gospel; I believed it and always found a way to fund my 401k. Like the “bank account” suggests, I took my lunch to work and cooked at home. That Solution way, I could go out on weekends and

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Likeminded about money, my husband and I listened to our financial planner and saved the amount she said we needed for a comfortable retirement. still take an annual bicycling vacation.

It was all about choices.

Though I was fortunate enough to rise to the SVP level at Bank of America, I didn’t drastically change my habits.

Likeminded about money, my husband and I listened to our financial planner and saved the amount she said we needed for a comfortable retirement.

We took the occasional bicycle trip in Europe, but more often vacationed in a mountain cabin or on the Georgia and Florida coasts. I’ve always cooked most nights, though we also eat out, just not at hugely expensive restaurants. Have we felt deprived? No. Are we comfortable in retirement? Yes. A relative once called me cheap, a remark that hurt my feelings and bothers me to this day. She wondered why we didn’t eat out more often and more expensively, take bigger and better vacations, whatever. Isn’t it strange what your family will free to say to you?

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It seems to me that the “bank account” gave pretty good advice, similar to what you find in plenty of money management books — look at what you’re spending and spend it wisely.

Some call that being frugal; others label it being cheap. What would you say?

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, follow her on Facebook, www.facebook.com/KathyManosPennAuthor/, and/or read her blogs at https://theinkpenn.blogspot.com.

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Let’s talk aging and bladder control While it is normal to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed discussing bladder issues such as incontinence, it is important to understand just how common these problems are for aging women. The involuntary loss or leaking of urine is a common syndrome that affects at least 1 in 3 older women, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Symptoms may range from minor issues such as slight bladder leaks to the need for the protection of an adult diaper to prevent the complete and sudden loss of bladder control. Chief of Surgery for Emory University Hospital and Division Director for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Gina Northington, MD, PhD informs her patients that while common, “Bladder leakage is NOT normal aging. There are often functional problems of the nerves and muscles within the pelvic floor that can be treated to improve bladder control.”

Sana Ansari, MD who treats patients at both Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital agrees, “No matter the severity of the urinary incontinence, if the incontinence is affecting your life and relationships in any way, then it’s time to take control and do something more about it.”

Knowing the various types of urinary incontinence can help you have a discussion with your doctor and ultimately identify the appropriate treatment plan for you: • Stress incontinence: leaking of urine when laughing, coughing, or lifting, which is usually caused by weakened pelvic muscles.

• Urgency incontinence: the sudden need to urinate that results in large amounts of urine leaking out before getting to the bathroom.

• Overflow incontinence: when urine leaks because the bladder has become overly full or doesn't empty all the way.

• Functional incontinence: the natural urge to urinate, but taking too long to get to the bathroom - this can be especially common for those living with arthritis or another type of physical disability.

• Mixed incontinence: having a combination of any of the above types of urinary incontinence – this is very common in aging and older women.

The Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery experts at Emory Women's Center at Findley provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options for women with urinary inconti-

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Women with incontinence, overactive bladder, and sexual dysfunction can meet with our team of experts at Emory Women’s Center and feel comforted in knowing that we take your issues seriously. We offer coordinated interdisciplinary care that includes primary care physicians, gynecologists, urologists, gastroenterologists, and colorectal surgeons. Make an appointment today to discuss your treatment options.

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nence and overactive bladder. Because we offer our patients coordinated interdisciplinary care that includes primary care physicians, gynecologists, urologists, gastroenterologists, and colorectal surgeons we can help our patients or their caregivers have the confidence to address any bladder issues they may be confronting.

When planning your appointment with our urogynecologists here are some tips to help you make the most of your appointment: • Be prepared by having a list of the prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins you take, and a list of your past and current illnesses or injuries.

• Bring a caregiver, friend, or relative to go with you to the doctor. They can help bring up topics or questions you may forget to ask. These support persons can also remind you of things the health care provider said after you leave your appointment.

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Feel free to discuss your symptoms and how they are impacting your daily life.

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CALENDAR STONE MOUNTAIN CHORUS GUEST NIGHT

FREE FIRST SATURDAY: BUTTERFLIES

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WOMEN’S WILDERNESS SURVIVAL: 10 ESSENTIALS

What: To celebrate the arrival of the new director Ben McDaniel, the chorus will open up rehearsal to welcome prospective singers for a special guest night.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, 4480 Peachtree Corners Circle, Peachtree Corners More info: stonemountainchorus.org

CAFFEINE & OCTANE CAR SHOW

What: Caffeine & Octane is a nationally recognized all makes, all models, monthly car show. See a new mix of cars every month and this family-friendly event.

When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Info: caffeineandoctane.com

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FEATURED: THESE CROWDED STREETS

What: Atlanta’s own band These Crowded Streets brings the songs, energy and vibe of Dave Matthews Band.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 p.m.-noon Where: Rosati’s, 415 Peachtree Pkwy #200, Cumming Cost: $10 More info and tickets: myrosatis.com

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

What: Enjoy a free familyfriendly event with a rockclimbing wall, face painting, tons of games, many local vendors, and prizes with first responders and K-9s.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

SUMMER MEET AND GREET

What: The Dunwoody Newcomers Club is sponsoring a Meet and Greet for current and prospective members. The club is a social organization open to women residing in the Dunwoody area fewer than three years.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynewcomers.com

COMEDY ON THE CLAY

What: Comedy on the Clay features comedians Cyrus Steele, Mandal and Andrew Stanley for a night of family-friendly comedy in Downtown Duluth.

When: Friday, Aug. 16, 8-9:30 p.m.

Where: Red Clay Music Foundry, 3116 Main St., Duluth Cost: $20 More info and tickets: etix.com

What: Scout Expo is a one-day event organized by the Northern Ridge District to bring together scouts and youth and show them the fun of scouting. For ages 5-10.

When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church Sports Field, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 More info: atlantabsa.org/nr

SOUTHERN SUMMER

When: The theme of this art show is “Southern Summer” and will showcase a wide range of artists and media.

When: July 1-Sept. 27 Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta More info: artsalpharetta.org

‘MAMA MIA!’

What: The story-telling magic of ABBA’s songs propels this tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating a show following a young woman’s search for her birth father.

When: Sept. 5-29, times vary Where: Tams School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

EVENTS: STORY TIME IN THE GARDEN

What: Listen to a reading of “Tops & Bottoms” then join on a tour of the greenhouse complex, fruit and vegetable beds, and shade garden. Ages 3 and up.

When: Friday, Aug. 2, 10-11 a.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com

What: Learn all about the life cycle of a butterfly with “A Butterfly Tale” in the meadow. See live specimens of eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises. Enjoy a puppet show and more. No dogs.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3 Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature.org

What: Learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know. The class will cover the 10 essentials and their practical applications.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where Sawnee Mountain Preserve, 2500 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming More info: rei.com

SUMMER ADVENTURE DAYS

What: Celebrate the end of summer with exploration, games, story time, wildlife encounters and science education. Attendees can also canoe on Kingfisher pond.

When: Sunday, Aug. 4, noon-4 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

CAFFEINE & OCTANE CAR SHOW

What: Caffeine & Octane is a nationally recognized all makes, all models, monthly car show. See a new mix of cars every month and this family-friendly event.

When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Info: caffeineandoctane.com

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN

What: Barrington Hall hosts cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine.

Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:309:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 More info and registration: roswellgov.com or 770-640-3855

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE

What: The forum helps generate constructive analysis of issues, develop positive positions and implement programs that would result in more inclusive and peace-loving neighborhoods.

When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 770-545-9675

HEALTH AND FITNESS: FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA

What: Join for a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

DUNWOODY COMMUNITY CYCLE

What: Enjoy a 4.5-mile loop around Dunwoody (mostly right turns) with friends and neighbors. All ages and abilities welcome. Helmets required.

When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2:45 p.m.

Where: Village Burger, 1426 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody Info: bikewalkdunwoody.org

BROOKE STREET PARK YOGA What: Classes are free and for all levels. Bring a mat and a bottle of water. Hosted by the City of Alpharetta and features Lift Yoga teachers.

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m., through October, weather permitting Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: North and South Broad Street, Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

DUNWOODY FARMERS MARKET

What: Browse through more than 25 vendors and help contribute to the success of local farmers and businesses.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through September Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyfarmersmkt.com

DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS

What: This foodie event, complete with live music, features a variety of new and different offerings each week.

When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 24 Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: discoverdunwoody. com

JAEMOR FARMS POP-UP FARM MARKET

What: Find homegrown produce and best-selling flavors of the season at this pop-up farmer’s market.

When: Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., through September Where: Kaiser Permanente Forsyth Medical Office, 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive #350, Cumming More info: 770-869-3999

MOUNTAIN PARK FARMERS MARKET

What: Features small businesses, locally-grown foods and hand-made items.

When: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Where: 118 Lakeshore Drive, Mountain Park More info: facebook.com/MountainParkFarmersMarket

ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for wonderful fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through Oct. 26 Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

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ALPHARETTA GRIEFSHARE

RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES

What: GriefShare is a weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close.

Limited to 20 people.

When: Mondays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., through Aug. 26 Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for materials More info and registration: afumc.org/griefshare

DUNWOODY GREIFSHARE

What: This month’s free concert will feature Folk Rock band Family & Friends. Food trucks will be on location for spectators to enjoy dinner while watching live music.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 – 9 p.m., first Saturday of each month through October.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: GriefShare is designed to help bring healing to those grieving the death of a loved one. The group is designed to offer comfort and encouragement.

When: 14-week cycle begins Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $20 for materials More info and registration: 770458-4311

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MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

What: The show is thought to be the funniest of Simon’s biography plays and is inspired by the playwright’s youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows.”

When: Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., through Aug. 4 Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $33 for adults, $30 for seniors, $22 for students, $15 for children under 12 More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net

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

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SOUTH PACIFIC

What: Love transcends the harsh realities of war and cultural conflict in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love stories. This Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is set in a tropical island paradise during World War II. When: July 11-Aug. 4, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St. Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $30 for adults More info: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

What: Part of the free summer concert series. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn. Food and drinks are available and may be brought in.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

STUDENTS & FACULTY JURIED EXHIBITION

‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures.

When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell Info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: DEBRA K. YAUN

What: Debra K. Yaun will be exhibiting her scratchboard art.

All artwork is from the artist’s own photos from her travels to U.S. nature centers, parks, zoos and Costa Rica as well as on her own property in Georgia.

When: August and September 2019 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: debrayaun.com

What: Spruill Gallery presents its Student and Faculty Juried Exhibition.

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Holy Innocents’ Wylie Sheridan looks ahead prepares for fall to St. Pius basketball season sports season “I am forever thankful

By Dunn Neugebauer For the Crier

The Holy Innocents’ football team began practice last Thursday while the other three fall sports – volleyball, softball, and cross country started July 30.

Though every school likes to kick off the new school year with reasons for optimism, at Holy Innocents’, it would be tough for all four new head coaches to not feel good about their chances despite competing in difficult regions in Class A — Private.

In football, coach Todd Winter will be in his third year at the helm. Last season the Bears went 6-6 and advanced to the Sweet 16 in the state despite only five seniors on the roster.

Sporting great talent, including record-setting running back Michael Cox and linebacker Hunter Hawk, look for Winter’s bunch to perhaps be playing in winter when this season concludes.

Softball had a small roster as far as numbers, but it was high on talent, as coach Miki Howard’s bunch also made it to the Sweet 16. Howard had a key loss to graduation in star pitcher Brannan Cobb – now at Centre – but still appears to have a roster that could make postseason noise.

Volleyball made it to the Elite 8 last fall with eight sophomores on the squad. Coach Taylor Noland, who at one point led HI to three straight state titles, should be in the thick of things once again when late October rolls around. Paige Collins and Ellen Goetz are two of many who are expected to have strong seasons as juniors.

Both the girls and boys cross country teams emerged as region champs last year. The boys went on to take third in state, the girls fourth. Looking at this year’s groups, the girls and boys only graduated one each from the team’s top seven. Hayden Puett and Maddie Poch are two key returners for the girls, while the boys have a deep team that could be leadership-by-committee as the finish lines are crossed.

Three cross country/track runners — rising freshman Reese Martin, junior William Welden and senior Aidan Zeissner — competed in the nationals in Sacramento, Calif., and turned in their best times ever in the 1,500-meter run.

Martin also ran in the 800 and the 300-meter during the successful week.

She was one of the top runners for last year’s middle school cross country team that won state for the ninth year in a row.

By Luke Winstel For The Crier

for this summer because it has helped shaped me into who I am today!”

Senior post Wylie Sheridan is expected to be a major contributor on the 2019-20 St. Pius X girls basketball team. An all-region performer, she was one of the squad’s top scorers last season, nearly averaging a double-double.

Last week, Sheridan spoke with us about her expectations for the upcoming year.

Q: What have you been working on most this offseason?

A: This offseason has been difficult for me because I had surgery on my knee 14 weeks ago that ended my summer season. I was heartbroken when I found out I tore my medial patellofemoral ligament and was extremely lucky that the tear could be repaired through reconstruction with a donor ligament.

Even though I could not play, I was determined to stay in shape and prepare for my senior year. The second I was cleared to get in the weight room I was on my crutches in my full leg locked brace lifting weights for my upper body.

After that, I was cleared to start shooting, and I immediately started using the shooting gun to work on perfecting my shot.

Q: What is your favorite memory playing basketball at St. Pius?

A: One of my favorite memories is from the Marist game last season. The team had a rough start because we were still trying to find ourselves as a team.

We all knew how much we wanted to beat Marist, and that night everything clicked. Not only did the team start working well together, but I feel like that game was also a game-changer for me.

I was making post moves left and right, and it showed me that my hard work was paying off. That night my parents told me that they couldn’t fall asleep because they just kept thinking about the game because it brought tears to their eyes.

Q: How would you describe the overall “vibe” around the team right now, a couple of months from opening tipoff?

A: I think there is a lot of excitement for the season because coach [Kyle] Snipes has introduced a new defense and offense which he believes will help us tremendously this year. We were runner-up in our region last year, and this year one of our main focuses is to win the region championship!

Wylie Sheridan Q: Heading into the upcoming season, what do you expect to be the biggest strength of the St. Pius team?

A: I think one of the biggest strengths is that we have the best scouting coach out there! Coach Snipes prepares us so well for each team that we play with game film and drills in practice that relate to what the other team will do. He sometimes will even go scout a team in person. Another strength would also be that we only lost two players last season, so we still have strong chemistry throughout the team.

Q: How has the team improved most since last season?

A: Since I couldn’t play this summer, I got the opportunity to watch the team play and see a whole different side to the game of basketball. While watching this summer I think that we improved our offense. We did well, making the extra pass and seeing openings throughout the sets we ran. The incoming freshman also were impressive because they picked up the sets very well and made some big plays in some games.

Q: Earlier this month, coach Snipes told me that the team has been working on changing the defense. What do you like about the new defensive scheme, and what does it bring to the team?

A: I haven’t gotten a chance to try the new defense, but from what I’ve seen I think it will be a game-changer. Last

year we wanted to force middle which left the post players gathering a lot of fouls when trying to help over. This new defense forces baseline which creates less of an opportunity to get beat and a less desired shot if someone were to try and pull up. This defense also really relies on everyone being active which should lead to the team having to be mentally focused and prepared. Most of the girls on the team are also multisport athletes, so I fully believe that we will be successful with the defense.

Since I am 6-foot 2, I love playing defense and getting blocks in the game, so I’m excited to try out the new defense.

Q: What is next for you? Are you hoping or planning to play in college?

A: After high school, I would love to play in college. I have been traveling every summer to different recruiting tournaments. This summer was supposed to be a huge season for me because I made a travel team down in Tampa. I was looking forward to playing for Team Dupree because the program has a 100 percent success rate with getting girls to the next level to play. I was ecstatic when I got the call from the coaches that they were going to allow me to play for them. I was so thankful for the chance to play with such an amazing group of girls. I am extremely lucky that my parents believed in my dreams and my skills and were going to help get me to Tampa every weekend just so I could play and hopefully earn a scholarship.

Although I had gotten hurt and was no longer able to play, I still traveled with Team Dupree and the Tampa Thunder program to all the different recruiting events because I wanted to show up and support my team. I had an eyeopening experience learning from the different obstacles my team faced and I discovered how much I desired to play at the next level. Not only did I learn about grit, gratitude, and teamwork, but I also was honored with the opportunity to start the recruiting process with some schools! I am forever thankful for this summer because it has helped shaped me into who I am today!

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Rotarians welcome local exchange student The Rotary Club of Dunwoody welcomed as special guest July 26 local resident Emily O’Day, who has just returned from her year as a Rotary Youth Exchange student in Vicosa, Brazil. Emily attended high school and lived with local Brazilian families. She was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dunwoody.

While in Brazil, Emily participated in many service projects sponsored by her high school’s Interact Club (a Rotary program for middle and high school students). She taught English and helped one of her host “moms” complete her English language requirement for her literature degree. Emily joined other Rotary Youth Exchange students in traveling along Brazil’s East Coast and in a one-week journey on the Amazon that gave her a new appreciation for “how important it is to protect the amazing world we live in.”

“The Rotary Youth Exchange program really changes lives,” Emily said.

“It offered me an opportunity to learn about cultures outside the U.S. and gave me time to grow and learn more about myself.”

When asked about what she found most different, Emily said “people and relationships. People get together and spend hours talking and enjoying each other; they’re not as caught up in social media as we are. I came away from my experience determined than ever to spend more time getting to know and understand people and their perspectives.”

A 2018 graduate of Dunwoody High School, Emily will begin classes this month at Georgia Tech, where she is majoring in global economics. She hopes to do part of her studies abroad.

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Individuals who want to learn more about Rotary Youth Exchange opportunities — either as a student traveling overseas or as a host parent for a student traveling to the Atlanta Metro area — can attend an information session at Emory University on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 6-7:30 p.m. The session will be held at 1599 Clifton Road NE, Room 1432, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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How the Cheek/Spruill House was saved If you enjoy seeing the historic 1906 Cheek/Spruill Farmhouse at the corner of Mount Vernon Road and Chamblee Dunwoody Road, consider the efforts that went into saving it from demolition.

VALERIE In 1994, the fate BIGGERSTAFF of the home and 2.5 acres were uncertain after the owner, Florence Warnock Spruill, passed away. Her husband, Carey Spruill, had died in 1983. The couple’s sons, Hugh and Edwin, inherited the property and were interested in saving the home. They worked along with Dunwoody Preservation Trust to come up with a solution.

Dunwoody Homeowners Association kicked things off with $10,000 in seed money toward the preservation campaign. Fundraising efforts included two auctions and the sale of paper chains made by local children. Jim Perkins, Michael Hitt and Chuck Brown collaborated on Downtown Dunwoody and Hightower Trail maps which they sold, donating the proceeds. Many volunteers came forward to help save the house and property.

Lynne Byrd and Joyce Amacher stood in front of the house wearing signs that read “Save me.” The May 1, 1996 edition of the Dunwoody Crier featured an article titled “An Urgent Farmhouse Plea from the Dunwoody Preservation Trust.”

Along with the article was a painting of the farmhouse, including a sign in front

of the house with the words, “Coming Soon: Big Discount Gas Station for your convenience.” The picture was meant to encourage donations and prevent the possible fate of the busy corner.

Guardian Savings Bank was interested in developing the entire property, initially wanting to tear down the house and build a bank on the property. However, a deal was discussed where they would donate one-half acre, let the house remain and develop the rest of the land.

Joyce Amacher decided that she and Lynne Byrd should go to Guardian’s office in California, to push them for a final decision on the deal. When she called to inform Guardian of the trip, the bank said Amacher and Byrd didn’t need to make the trip. The bank would make the deal final. The agreement was that Dunwoody Preservation Trust would get to keep the half-acre, house, smoke house and chicken house. The barn would have to be demolished.

DPT received the deed from Guardian

Savings on July 4, 1998, almost four years after the campaign to save the home began.

Lynne Byrd and others participated in the July 4th parade that day and called out to those lined along the streets, “The farmhouse is saved, the farmhouse is saved.”

The $200,000 raised to save the farmhouse went toward the home’s rehabilitation. Bill Amacher and others carefully moved the smoke house and chicken house, and work on the home began under Amacher’s direction. The barn was demolished, taking only 15 minutes. On June 9, 2000 the Cheek/ Spruill Farmhouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

According to the 1996 article, some people questioned whether future generations of Dunwoody would care that the farmhouse was saved. On the other hand, supporters of the cause believed that, “Years from now, they (future generations) can drive their own families by the house and tell their children how they helped to save the farm.”

Schools: Continued from Page 1 munity — ought to be the last resort, not the first resort.”

The council still had questions about the trailer that was installed on the sidewalk, sitting on cinderblocks at Dunwoody High School, with Councilman Terry Nall asking directly why it was ever installed there.

“What were you all thinking, what was the installer thinking?” Nall said.

“It just doesn’t look right.”

The trailer will be moved on July 29, Drake said. The installer and DeKalb Schools staff members were confused, Drake said. They thought they had to comply with the city zoning, even though this was not where the trailer was placed in drawings or site plans.

Councilman John Heneghan asked if schools would be ready on Aug. 5 while there were so many work orders still open, according to the DeKalb Schools website.

One of the larger issues with maintaining schools is the amount of staff available to the school district after major cutbacks in 2009 and 2012, Drake said. The school system has slowly regained staff, including 38 hires in the coming fiscal year, but this makes a backload of work orders difficult to finish in a timely manner.

Construction costs have increased by 15-20 percent since these SPLOST V funded projects were planned, and this is consistent with what other school systems are experiencing, Drake said.

The school district will begin the first of its three public meetings on redistricting at the end of September.

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