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Charter Commission adopts emergency powers amendment By CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Charter Commission voted unanimously Oct. 5 to propose an addition to the city charter allowing for the implementation of emergency powers by city officials. Charter Commission Chairman Robert Wittenstein offered some context for the proposal, using as an example the killing of Armaud Aubrey. Arbery, a 25-year-old unarmed Black man, was pursued and fatally shot by while being pursued by three White residents near Brunswick, Ga. The killing and delayed investigation sparked debates and unrest in many cities in the United States. “When Ahmaud Aubrey was killed in south Georgia, there were a whole bunch of demonstrations, and a bunch of cities around Dunwoody started implementing curfews, and we found ourselves in a position where there was no one who could authorize a curfew to be imposed,” said Wittenstein. “So, what we are trying to accomplish is a process by which the city council can acknowledge there is an ordinance and in a short time, can implement some rapid changes to deal with the emergency.” According to the resolution, the city, with the vote of three council members, can enact a state of emergency for up to 30 days. The declaration would not allow the city to raise taxes, rezone property,
grant a franchise, change zoning regulations or borrow money using those emergency powers. The law would allow the mayor to suspend normal city operations and, working with the city manager and police chief, issue and implement procedures to deal with the stated emergency. In other action at the Oct. 5 meeting, commission members voted to allow for the salaries of the mayor and the council to include a pay increase equal to costof-living adjustments, and changed the expense rate from a stated amount to a reimbursement method. Currently, the mayor is paid $16,000 annually, with a $5,000 discretionary fund for reimbursements. Council members receive $12,000, with $3,000 allowed for expenses. The council also voted to change the date for the swearing in of new city officials from the first Monday of the year to the first regularly scheduled meeting of the year. The recommended changes to the charter must be approved in the Georgia General Assembly in order to set up a voter referendum. Residents would then have final say on all changes. The commission also discussed proposed agenda items for an upcoming charter commission meeting, including changes to the calendar as it relates to passage of the city’s budget, and revisiting the plurality-vs.-majority issue regarding the election of the mayor.
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A pedestrian approaches the crosswalk on the south side of Mount Vernon Road near Stratham Drive. The City of Dunwoody is considering options to improve safety along the stretch, which carries a hefty volume of vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
Dunwoody weighs ugrades for Mount Vernon corridor By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — It’s a tough trek for bicyclists and pedestrians on Mount Vernon Road at Corners Drive, where the sidewalk ends. The lack of a sidewalk on the south side leaves pedestrians and bicyclists clinging to a narrow shoulder or onto the edge of front yards. Pedestrians can access a signaled crosswalk between Stratham Drive and Forest Springs Drive to cross Mount Vernon. Bicyclists may travel on, battling a high-traffic thoroughfare without a designated bike lane. It’s no picnic for motorists either. There are no left-turn lanes or traffic signals, and motorists must always be on the lookout for pedestrians and cy-
clists. Foliaged trees and short vantage points don’t help. The potential dangers have spurred Dunwoody city officials to develop three improvement options for the area. The proposals would affect the section of Mount Vernon between Corners Drive east to Mount Vernon Place. The three proposals would conclude the city’s multi-year plan to improve a road that connects commercial and residential sections of the city. Plans include a shared use path for bicycles and pedestrians on the north side and a new sidewalk on the south. The three options have some variation. The first calls for adding leftturn lanes on Mount Vernon Road at Vernon Lake and Meadowlake Drives.
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Woman notifies police of possible business scam DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police were called to the Chestnut Forest Court home of a Dunwoody woman on Oct. 1 to handle a fraud report. The victim, 31, said she started a job for an online shipping company that tasked her with receiving packages, then ship them to customers who couldn’t
Road: Continued from Page 1 The remaining westbound lane at Forest Springs Drive would be reduced to a shorter right turn lane. This option includes a pedestrian refuge island with flashing lights to aid crossing Vernon Lake and Forest Springs Drive. The second option includes all elements of the first, except the westbound lane near Forest Springs Lane would be converted to a through lane instead of a
use their credit cards to make the purchases themselves. According to police, the woman said she provided a picture of her driver’s license, banking information and filled out a W-4 tax form for the company. After receiving a few packages, she became suspicious that the operation was illegal because there were several expensive items set to be sent to her. She called the company and told them to stop sending her any new shipments. Then she contacted police. She gave investigators contact information of two people from the company. The victim also said she got an Apple alert that someone was attempting to use her credit information to buy an iPhone in Atlanta about two weeks before, when she applied to work for the company. short right turn lane. Option Two aligns with the recommendations of the city’s transportation plan. The final option excludes a pedestrian island and upholds the travel lane on Mount Vernon as they are today. Turning lane improvements are deferred to a future long-range project. If selected, this plan may result in repetitive construction in coming years. “The goal of this project is to continue with pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Mt. Vernon Road as recommended in the city’s Transportation Plan and Sidewalk Improvement program,” Dunwoody Public
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DUI & Drug arrests Dylan William Tieku, 25, of Oak Hill Terrace, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 3 on Ridgeview Road for disorderly under the influence. Grant Mitchell Connors, 26, of Macedonia Road, Powder Springs, was arrested Oct. 3 on Meadow Lane for DUI, possession of a schedule II narcotic-methamphetamine, possession of marijuana. Police told her to monitor her credit and report any fraudulent activity to them and advised her to return any items shipped to her from the company. Works Director Michael Smith said. The city’s transportation plan, released in 2017, estimated 20,000 vehicles travelled on Mount Vernon Road each day. In the years between 2012 and 2015, 27 vehicle crashes occurred in the area proposed for the new development. Ten were injury accidents. The plan concluded that Vernon Lake, Stratham, Forest Springs, and Meadowlake Drives would benefit from having a dedicated left turn lane. It also attributes “unsignalized” intersections to elevated crash frequency. Specific cost estimates and construction timelines are unavailable. Early predictions and conceptual drawings are available on the project website, dunwoodyga.gov/mtvernon. The website includes a public comment survey that runs until Oct. 23. Dunwoody Capital Projects Manager Ishri Sankar said the first two options would be similar in cost, while expenses for the third option would be lower in the short term and higher in the long term because road improvements would be deferred to the future. “Since we do not have detailed plans developed, it’s difficult to put a time frame on construction for any of these concepts as utilities, right of way/easement acquisition, and permitting would all impact timeline,” he said.
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Picnic Table project makes splash throughout city By CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — When Covid-19 gives you social distancing, make a picnic. That’s the message Dunwoody wants to send to its citizens by making outdoor dining accessible and attractive through its Painted Picnic Table Tour in support of Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month. Through the city’s app or a printable map on the city’s website, residents can explore the 25 tables that have been painted by non-profit groups and artists and placed in various locations around the city. “We started the Painted Picnic Table project to help restaurants meet social
distancing requirements and protect against COVID-19,” Dunwoody Economic Development Director Michael Starling said in a statement. “But the tables are doing even more than that by showcasing our community’s nonprofits and bringing creativity to outdoor spaces.” Melanie Clark, who along with several others, painted a table representing Pebble Tossers, a nonprofit founded in 2008 by Dunwoody residents Jen Guynn and Jeni Stephens to connect volunteers to charities around the Atlanta area. “The table reflects the 13 causes that Pebble Tossers promotes,” Clark said. “I reached out to several different groups of friends, and we turned it into three girl’s night-out events on Tuesdays. It was a great time and it was a good way for
people to meet each other.” Clark said it was not only a bonding opportunity for the painters, but it also brought awareness to Pebble Tossers (pebbletossers.org). The table that Clark and her friends painted is outside Los Hermanos in the Shops of Dunwoody. The City of Dunwoody app, available for iPhones or Android, contains an interactive list that helps users find the nearest painted picnic tables by using the phone’s GPS coordinates. A printable map is also available at dunwoodyga. gov/picnictable. Tables are located across the city, including around Perimeter Mall, Crema Express at the corner of Jett Ferry and Mt. Vernon Roads, and the Chevron/ NFA Burger restaurant near the Fresh Market. According to the city, residents and visitors who take and share photos with the painted picnic tables will be eligible to receive a limited-edition T-shirt. Dunwoody’s Painted Picnic Table Project began in June with a donation of picnic tables, primer, brushes and buckets by Home Depot. Billy Kramer of NFA Burgers, Beth Vandenberghe, and Dunwody Ace Hardware also contributed supplies.
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Dunwoody resident Bobbi Petrecca and friend Carol Altone enjoy lunch outside of Breadwinner on one of Dunwoody’s painted picnic tables.
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A fall fete in the Cotswolds Perhaps we can’t travel overseas this fall, but there’s nothing to prevent us from taking an imaginary trip. Would you like to visit the Cotswolds? Perhaps take in a fall fete? Let this excerpt from my cozy mystery KATHY “Pumpkins, Paws & MANOS PENN Murder” take you there. * * * Dickens, my dwarf Great Pyrenees, bounded out of the car and went in
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search of his pal Paddington, the Burmese cat who reigned supreme at the inn. I stood back and admired the colorful booths, some with flags flying from their tops, others with cobwebs and black cats decorating their awnings. Phil Porter and Barb Peters, who worked at the Ploughman Pub, were planting the scarecrow garden in a circle around the tall rowan tree in the center of the courtyard. Its bright yellow leaves provided a picturesque backdrop for the colorful scarecrows, and a miniature white picket fence would be the finishing touch. The scarecrow creators had each paid a fee to enter the scarecrow contest to be judged by Gavin and Toby. The prize? Dinner for two at the Ploughman. Barb waved me over. “Leta, what do you think? Can you believe the variety we have?” “I think the selection is amazing. How will Gavin and Toby ever decide the winner?” Barb laughed. “I wonder the same thing. Glad all I have to do is help stand ’em up.” I waved at Beatrix, the owner of the
local bookshop. “Shall I grab more boxes or set up your tables?” “I’m almost done with the unloading, so if you can set up the tables and start arranging the books by genre, that would be great. I’ve got a sign and some spooky decorations too.” “Okay. Do you have plenty of Halloween and autumn-themed books? They’re sure to be a hit.” “Oh yes, I made a special trip to the Manchester flea market to stock up. And I snagged three copies of Agatha Christie’s ‘Hallowe’en Party’ with Hercule Poirot. I don’t care that the critics said it wasn’t one of her best. Anything by Dame Agatha is good by me.” I chuckled. “Well, I know a black cat who would agree with that. Halloween is Christie’s season, you know.” “And,” added Beatrix, “I have Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein,’ Shirley Jackson’s ‘The Haunting of Hill House,’ and Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula.’ Oh, you’ll love this! Have you read any of the laugh-outloud reviews of ‘Dracula?’ The ones written by young adults who grew up with the ‘Twilight’ series? They complain that the book is boring and written in flowery language that’s difficult to understand. They have no idea Count Dracula was the beginning of vampire fiction. Imagine!” “That’s hilarious. I never taught ‘Dracula,’ but I did assign ‘Frankenstein’ to my 10th graders, and they loved it. Of course, I only taught a few years, and
that was over 30 years ago. Who knows what they’d think today?” I spread black and orange cloths on the tables and went to work arranging books, but I was hard-pressed to accomplish much because I kept stopping to thumb through the merchandise. Dickens ran up with Paddington close behind. “Leta, we’re having great fun and now we’re going to see the scarecrows.” Paddington took off, meowing, “Bet I can climb to the top of one before you can.” Uh-oh, it was time to keep an eye on those two. The scarecrow garden wouldn’t last long if Paddington treated the crops as cat trees. I ran after them, yelling “Come back here, you two!” I got to the garden in time to peel Paddington from the librarian scarecrow before the frisky feline could knock the poor lady’s glasses off. * * * Can you see the tents? Feel the cold, crisp air? Two years ago this month, I was lucky enough to be in the Cotswolds. How I’d love to visit again. Award-winning author Kathy Manos Penn is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her cozy mysteries on Amazon and locally at the Enchanted Forest. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com, and follow her on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ KathyManosPennAuthor.
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OLA completed an expansion in November 2018, which included a new front office and administrative suite, Pre-K classrooms, cafeteria with commercial grade kitchen, dedicated middle school wing, STEM lab, and computer lab. Every classroom is equipped with either iPads or Chromebooks, and middle school students utilize Chromebooks on a 1:1 basis. Located in Brookhaven, Georgia, OLA serves over 560 students in grades Pre-K through eight. Ninety-three percent of our students are Catholic and come from over 20 Catholic parishes. Due to Covid restrictions, our Open House will be virtual this year and take place on November 10 at 6:30 pm. Please visit the school website to sign up. While in-person tours are discontinued for the year, please visit the admissions page on our website for a virtual tour. You are also invited to join us for weekly Zoom meetings hosted by our Director of Admissions on Thursdays at 10:00 am. For more information, please email Kathryn Brown at kbrown@olaschool.org.
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Some things have changed … but Springmont is still the best choice for Montessori education Brought to you by — Springmont School Despite the pandemic, Springmont, the oldest Montessori school in the Southeast, is still offering students 18 months through middle school an authentic, in-person Montessori experience that is extraordinary by design. With enhanced health & safety precautions in place, our individualized learning inspires students to become creative, independent thinkers. Classrooms are large, light-filled, and thoughtfully prepared while the campus’ many natural areas, class gardens, and farm animals afford rich outdoor life science lessons as well as plenty of space for physical distancing. Specially designed Montessori materials support children’s developmental needs and offer students a wide variety of hands-on activities that concretely reinforce skills, lessons and concepts. Highly-experienced teachers guide
students through an individualized curriculum that develops the whole child — socially, emotionally, and academically. Multi-aged classes allow younger children to learn from older ones and older students to mentor younger classmates. Art, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish are important parts of each student’s experience. At Springmont, each student is challenged to reach his/ her fullest potential and is empowered to help steer his/her own education. Students’ innate curiosity grows into a life-long love of learning and a quest for meaningful discoveries and deeper knowledge. Middle School students run microeconomies, participate in internships, and compete in regional academic competitions. They have opportunities to hone time-management skills, experience active leadership roles, articulate complex ideas, and work both independently and in diverse groups.
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State-of-the-art Early Childhood Learning Center Brought to you by — St. Martin’s Episcopal School St. Martin’s Episcopal School (SMES) is Atlanta’s preschool through 8thgrade experience dedicated to graduating well-rounded individuals ready to wholeheartedly embrace life. St. Martin’s serves more than 650 students and offers a challenging curriculum, outstanding facilities and many opportunities for students to learn about the world and themselves through intellectual adventures, extracurricular opportunities and spiritual formation. The state-of-the-art Early Childhood Learning Center offers classrooms specifically designed for two-year-olds through first grade, a STEAM village that intentionally connects a science lab, tinker space and art room and an outdoor learning space all geared to foster engagement and collaborative learning among young children. Elementary School at St. Martin’s is a vibrant community with a focus on a loving structure balanced with high academic expectations grounded in a STEAM-based education. Students learn life skills such as time management and teamwork along with core academics and co-curricular classes to stretch their knowledge of the world.
By actively meeting the developmental needs of early adolescents in Middle School, the program allows students to grow into themselves - academically, physically, artistically and spiritually. The Middle School has a traditional structure designed to prepare students for a wide variety of challenging high school options. The stimulating curriculum engages young minds by developing sound study skills and creating inquisitive habits of mind. The Kairos Learning Center within St. Martin’s offers a unique learning environment for students who have language-based differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia. This ‘school within a school’ approach allows identified students to receive additional support balanced with immersion in the overall St. Martin’s Episcopal School experience. As an Episcopal School, students’ spiritual growth is an important part of our mission. Students are inspired to be good citizens, to serve the community and to love and respect oneself and others. We invite you to visit our campus to learn more. Please contact the Admission Office at (404)-228-0709 and visit www.stmartinschool.org.
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Pursue academic excellence with a foundation of religious values Brought to you by – Marist School Since 1901, Marist School has sustained a legacy of excellence in all aspects of Catholic secondary education from academics to spiritual growth, compassionate leadership, and service to others. Marist School is an independent, Roman Catholic, college-preparatory day school enrolling approximately 1,100 boys and girls in grades seven through twelve. The mission of Marist School is to form the whole person in the image of Christ through instruction grounded in religious values, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit of the Society of Mary. The mission is advanced through communal pursuit of excellence in academic, religious, extracurricular, leadership, and service programs. The distinctive Marist spirit and values are at the center of everything, ensuring Marist graduates develop the strength of character and skills they need to make a difference in today’s world. Marist’s dynamic curriculum is experiential and interdisciplinary, balancing leading-edge innovation in pedagogy and technology with a comprehensive course of study that
engages students with the spirituality and heritage of a Catholic education. Students have opportunities to explore their interests and passions through athletic and arts programs, campus ministry offerings, and many other extracurricular activities. Our remarkable campus includes 78 in-town acres replete with topnotch academic and athletic facilities, a hilltop chapel, and an overall atmosphere that encourages learning, collaboration, and healthy competition. In August 2020, Marist opened the new Goizueta Center for Immersive Experience and Design. The Goizueta Center’s overarching goal is to help students build empathy through exploration of STEAM subjects such as Robotics, Engineering, 3D Design and Printing, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Immersive Media and Media Studies, Podcasting, Broadcasting, Documentary Filmmaking, and Music Technology. The Marist experience is rich, comprehensive, and balanced; it culminates with graduates who have integrity, a sense of purpose, and a knowledge of who they are and what they are called to do. https://www.marist.com
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High Meadows School – Inspiring future global citizens and innovative leaders Brought to you by – High Meadows School There is no place like High Meadows School. Since 1973, High Meadows students in Pre-K through 8th grade have learned through experiential, immersive educational opportunities offered both in the school’s spacious, light-filled classrooms and across 42 acres of grassy fields and scenic woodlands. High Meadows School’s progressive curriculum is focused on developing future global citizens and innovative leaders who embrace challenge and think for themselves. High Meadows lower years classrooms offer low student-teacher ratios in which instruction emphasizes academic excellence, love of learning, critical thinking, and environmental and social responsibility. As a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in progressive education, High Meadows is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering its renowned Primary Years Program for students in preschool through fifth grade. High Meadows School’s accomplished and experienced faculty lead each student on this journey. Through interactive, inquiry-based instruction, supported by of-the-moment technology and our naturebased campus, High Meadows teachers are unequaled in their intellect, passion, and compassion for these kids. Every day they inspire authentic learning opportunities that are engaging and sticky (literally and figuratively!). When children graduate from High Meadows, they are empowered with a deep respect for international perspectives, an intuitive understanding of life’s interconnectedness, and an exceedingly strong sense of
self. Education is an expedition that starts from the moment we are born. When we teach children to be curious and inquiring at an early age, we create within them a love of learning that lasts an entire lifetime. What is more important than that? Come see how all this comes to life with a tour of
our campus. We invite you to talk with us about how your child may find his or her sense of place with us, and speak with current and alumni parents to learn about their own experiences firsthand. highmeadows.org 770-993-2940
Since 1973, High Meadows has inspired children in Pre-K through 8th Grade to think critically, learn creatively, act globally, and live compassionately.
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Be amazed, learn more Brought to you by - The Davis Academy From Kindergarten Prep - Eighth Grade, The Davis Academy teaches to the whole child, creating compassionate leaders and equipping them with skills they will use for the entirety of their academic careers and beyond. Davis graduates attend the most prestigious public and private high schools in Atlanta, they know who they are and continuously make a difference in their communities and the world. Students learn amongst a warm and supportive community that shares common values and visions. We teach life skills, instill Jewish values, and provide diverse experiences so that our students become well-rounded and self-confident individuals. We celebrate both the ways our diversity makes our school vibrant and the individual differences that make our school community so unique. With a retention rate of 97%, The Davis Academy community is comprised of families from across the globe, nation, and 31 metro Atlanta zip codes. The school offers many options for prospective families to learn about the school and community in a safe and informative way. Parents can schedule a personal tour (on campus or virtual) or join an Information Session. In addition, families can engage in wonderful Cub Club events that are free and open to the community.
Information session dates Wednesday, November 18 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 p.m. To RSVP go to www.davisacademy.org/ admissions/visit or call 678-527-3300. The Alfred & Adele Davis Academy 8105 Roberts Drive Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085 www.davisacademy.org
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Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Brought to you by — Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School enrolls 1,360 students in Grades PK3-12. HIES is a unique, vibrant learning community filled with encouragement and every imaginable opportunity for students to explore their talents, pursue their passions and achieve their full potential. HIES offers an educational program encompassing academics, arts, athletics and spiritual formation. Through opportunities to grow intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally, students develop their individual worth and dignity. The challenging academic program prepares students for higher education and emphasizes learning as a pathway toward ethical leadership and a commitment to the common good. Students learn in small classes and actively participate in all classroom discussions. HIES is a community where close connections between students and teachers flourish within the curriculum. The Upper School offers nearly 30 Honors
and Advanced Placement classes. With a team of highly regarded college counselors, HIES is committed to working closely with each student and family to help navigate the college search and application process. As a Global Member of Round Square, an international network of 180 schools in 50 countries, HIES provides a multicultural education for students. The school is a welcoming and supportive environment that embraces the
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formation of Saints and Scholars and is committed to academic excellence. By encouraging high standards of academic performance through self-discipline and individual responsibility, Saint Jude graduates are well prepared for the demands of a college preparatory high school program. The Saint Jude Middle School program (grades 6, 7, & 8) is designed to meet the needs of the adolescent child. MS students participate in a 1:1 Chromebook program along with technology classes such as website design, CAD/3D printing, coding, and stop motion animation. Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School is located at 7171 Glenridge Drive, NE, in suburban Sandy Springs. For more information or to schedule a private tour, please contact Mrs. Aileen Leahey, Director of Enrollment Management, at 770-394-2880 x423 or admissions@saintjude.net. The online application for the 2021-22 school year is available on our website at saintjude.net. The application deadline is February 1, 2021.
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Your child should love school! Brought to you by — Mount Vernon School At Mount Vernon, we believe that relationships are foundational to learning and when teachers truly know and understand their students’ curiosities and passions, incredible things can happen. Even in a shifting public health environment due to the global pandemic, the School is committed to monitoring and adjusting health and well-being protocols as necessary, while being able to offer in-person learning. At Mount Vernon we encourage one another to discover, explore, teach, create, design, and play. We recognize how important it is for children to be challenged academically while navigating character development. We strive to inspire young minds to discover who they are and what opportunities exist in this world. This personalized approach has led students in every grade level to pursue projects stemming from passion, collaborate with nonprofit organizations, and work with Fortune 100 companies.
In just 13 short years, MV alumni are expanding their footprint across the country by being accepted to schools such as Duke University, Brown University, Dartmouth College, University of Notre Dame, United States Air Force Academy, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill as a recipient of the Morehead-Cain scholarship. Beyond rigorous core academics, students have
access to more than 54 sports teams, over 90 arts performance opportunities, and global travel. In August of 2019, Mount Vernon opened the doors to its new Upper School building. The nearly 60,000 square foot Upper Campus addition allows for flexible and open environments to accommodate the academic and social needs of up to 400 learners in grades 9-12. Based on highly designed, func-
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Sunnybrook Farm: A different kind of farm When Jim Perkins and I first met in August of 2006, he suggested two possible subjects for my first Past Tense column. Jim was looking for someone to take over the column due to VALERIE health issues. The subjects were Camp BIGGERSTAFF Gordon or the history behind street name Sunnybrook Farm Road. Since that time, I have written about Camp Gordon many times. Sunnybrook Farm Road has remained a mystery until now. Sunnybrook Farm Road runs off Roberts Drive, north of Spalding Drive in Sandy Springs. The first thing that came to my mind several years ago is perhaps the developer was inspired by the book “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm,” written by Kate Douglas Wiggin in 1903. My next guess was that Sunnybrook Farm was a summer home, like others in this area from the 1920s through 1940s. The summer homes had names such as Lazy River Farm, Ellaslea Farm, and Sirron Farm. They were often the location of elaborate picnics and parties written up in the society section of the newspaper, but Sunnybrook Farm was a different type of farm. It was the farm
of Benno and Anny Stein, where Benno bred and trained dogs. Benno Stein was born in Amsterdam in 1901 and came to the United States in 1923. Anny was born in 1903 and came to the U. S. from Magdeburg, Germany. The couple married in 1925.
One of Anny Stein’s witnesses on her naturalization papers from 1936 is German sculptor Fritz Paul Zimmer, who lived and worked in Atlanta. The address for their farm changes through the years. In the 1930s, the address is Roswell-Dunwoody Road, in
the1940s it is Route 1 Dunwoody, and later Roberts Drive. When homes were developed around the older Sunnybrook Farm home, the address became 1621 Sunnybrook Farm Road. Benno Stein and his dogs provided entertainment at events around Atlanta. They performed many times at an annual carnival held at the Cathedral of St. Phillips. Benno Stein trained dogs to smoke pipes, climb walls and ladders, and jump through burning hoops. He first learned about dog training in Germany. (The Atlanta Constitution, “Kennel Barks and Yelps,” by Ralph McGill, August 21, 1932) The 1930 Census shows that Sunnybrook Farm was next door to Laughridge Kennels, operated by A.S. and Louise Laughridge. Newspapers describe a large sign with a German Shepherd illustration marking the spot to turn off Roswell Road to get to both Laughridge and Sunnybrook Farms. In the 1990s, Lynne Byrd documented and photographed all the older homes she could find in Dunwoody and parts of Sandy Springs. It was her photograph marked Sunnybrook Farm that reminded me to revisit this subject. If you remember Sunnybrook Farm or Laughridge Kennels, please write me. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@ gmail.com or visit pasttensega.com.
WEEK 6 FOOTBALL RECAP
Wildcats remain winless through first two contests CLASS 7A Archer 49, Dunwoody 0 Dunwoody fell to 0-2 Friday with a shutout loss to powerhouse Archer in the Wildcats’ second Region 7-7A contest. The Wildcats couldn’t contain Archer’s rushing attack, which accounted for all seven of the Tigers’ touchdowns. Archer had nearly 300 yards rushing in the first half. Dunwoody has scored just three points in their two games this season. The Wildcats (0-2, 0-2) play a non-region contest against neighbor Chamblee Oct. 16.
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Dunwoody’s Cevon Mitchell gains a few yards up the middle.
CLASS 5A St. Pius X 42, Northview 7 Northview made its Region 5-5A debut Friday night but fell to top-10 ranked St. Pius X. Northview (1-3, 0-1) has not beaten a ranked team in its program history dating back to 2002.
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Davis LeDoyan scrambles out of the pocket
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A conversation about work Evan
Labor Day, 2020; 9:30 a.m. Two men exchange greetings outside of the Brooklyn Bagel Bakery in Johns Creek. Remarking that had not LEWIS J. WALKER, CFP seen he his friend in awhile, one proclaimed, “Hey, how are you?” “Okay, how are you?” “Doing fine. Are you still looking for work?” “Yeah, I am. It’s really tough out there.” Labor Day midst a pandemic seemed surreal, dividing the “haves,” as in, “I still have a job,” from the “have nots,” those seeking work. In a few agonizing months, we morphed from record employment to record joblessness, near 15 percent in April 2020. As the economy continued to recover, by Labor Day the unemployment rate had fallen to 8.4 percent. But if you are looking for work, your personal unemployment rate is 100 percent! “Work” means many things. Some people have a job, but they aren’t happy. According to a pre-COVID-19 2018 Gallup poll, only 33 percent of American workers were engaged in their jobs. Of the remaining employees, 51 percent were disengaged, showing up but going through the motions, the TGIF cohort; 16 percent were actively disengaged, seeking another job or early retirement. Millennials, ranging in age from 24 to 39 in 2020, an ever-increasing percentage of the workforce, are especially prone to job hopping in normal times. A 2016 Gallup survey showed that 60 percent of those queried were open to different job opportunities, and only half of those planned to be with their company a year later. Movement
decreases when times are tough, but “work force engagement” continues as a critical area for company productivity and profitability. When unemployment increases, politicians move to help those out of work. The pandemic-driven job rout has strengthened conversations about Universal Basic Income. Andrew Yang proposed the government give every American age 18 or older $12,000 a year, financed by a European-style 10 percent value added tax, a “national sales tax” of sorts, in addition to replacing “duplicative social-welfare spending.” He called his plan a Freedom Dividend Fund, underwriting those who work, work part time, work unpaid as a homemaker, those who can’t work due to physical or health impairment, and those unwilling to work. Some economists worry about incentives not to work as a drag on the economy. A national sales tax of 10 percent, plus state and local sales taxes (10 percent + 8.9 percent in Fulton County =18.9 percent) would boost the cost of living, offset to some degree by the $12,000 before taxes. Real world economics gets messy! Work without meaning is an exercise in disengagement, detrimental to your pursuit of financial independence. Jim Collins, author of “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don’t,” said, “It’s very difficult to have a meaningful life without meaningful work.” Many of those coming out of college, as well as non-college graduates, want more than a job, they want a cause. They want to be part of something, so what they do contributes to society. Employers, as you strategize your post-pandemic “new normal,” recognize that “human capital management” is as critical to enterprise success as financial capital management. Maria
C. Forbes, Chief Engagement Officer, FIREPOWERteams.com, Atlanta, emphasizes, “Understanding how one’s contributions impact the bigger picture is not a generational issue, it’s a people issue! People want to feel valued, to have a voice in the success of your organization, knowing their investment of time and energy means more than just a paycheck. Every member of your team needs to know that your organization will encourage their creativity and development, supporting them in a manner that will avoid boredom and burn-out, and integrate their unique contributions to the business growth plan.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881), Russian writer and philosopher, declared, “Deprived of meaningful work, men and women lose their reason for existence.” His pythonic musings should be kept in mind as some in America propose socialist solutions to knotty problems. Top down, bureaucratic, centrally planned communist and socialist economic schemes squash purpose and meaning, leading to societal and economic rot. The late Stephen Hawking proclaimed, “Work gives you meaning and purpose, and life is empty without it.” Energy-enhancing work translates into financial freedom.Here’s to your success!
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first three quarters to take the win. The Titans have a bye before continuing 5-5A play against Stone Mountain Oct. 23.
Northview got on the board early in the second quarter with a touchdown run from Marcus Godbey, but it was the Titans’ lone score of the night. St. Pius scored two touchdowns in each of the
CLASS A-PRIVATE Fellowship Christian 58, St. Francis 7 Fellowship Christian’s dominance in 6-A games continued Friday with the Paladins capturing their 16th straight
region win. Fellowship also improved to 7-0 all-time against St. Francis. The Paladins led 7-0 after the opening period but pounced in the second quarter. Senior rusher Murphy Reeves, who entered the game averaging nearly two touchdown per game, scored twice in quick succession early in the period. The Paladins added three more touchdowns, including a Josh Cole score in the final minute of the second quarter, to take a 41-0 lead into halftime. Less than two minutes into the second half, Reeves found the end zone again with a 62-yard run ahead of a field goal from Matt Rodgers to push the score to 51-0. St. Francis scored early in the fourth to get on the board. Fellowship responded 50 seconds later with another touchdown. Fellowship (5-0, 1-0) is at home Oct. 16 to face region newcomers Lakeview Academy. St. Francis (1-4, 0-1) closes out its non-region slate against Walker Friday night.
Darlington 27, King’s Ridge 0 King’s Ridge suffered its first loss of the season Friday against No. 10 ranked Darlington on the road. Darlington moved to 5-0 all-time against the Tigers. It was the first meeting of the teams since 2015. The Tigers (2-1, 0-0) play their final nonregion contest of the season on the road against Mount Paran Christian Oct. 16. Christian Heritage 44 Mount Pisgah 24 Mount Pisgah fell to 2-3 Friday with a 44-24 road loss to Christian Heritage in Dalton. The Patriots are 2-3 against the Lions all-time. Heritage led 24-10 at the half and outscored the Patriots 20-14 in the final 24 minutes to hand Mount Pisgah its second straight loss. The Patriots (2-3, 0-0) have a bye week before their final non-region contest of the season at home against Chamblee.
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PAYMENT: Payments can be made by Visa, Master Card or American Express.
Musical Instruments
RVs
SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, AND SLABS
CANCELLATIONS: Please call before the ad deadline (Friday at noon) for the following Wednesday’s publication. Your bill will be adjusted. There will be a $5 cancellation charge.
Concrete/Asphalt
New & Used. Call 404-329-0026.
DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT
ALL CLASSIFIED ADS REQUIRE PREPAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD
Bargains
OVER 200 PIANOS to choose from.
Specializing in
Computer Services
COMPUTER AND NETWORK SALES & SERVICES Trusted Company working with local community since 1995. References available.
770-979-1800
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CALL DONNA AT 770-442-3278, EXT. 143 TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE! Driveway
$250 OFF NEW DRIVEWAY!
Mention this ad. Concrete driveway specialists. Driveways, Pool Decks, Patios, Walkways, Slabs. A+ BBB rating. Call Rachael FREE ESTIMATE. 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.
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
Electricians
Garage Doors
Belco Electric
Dunwoody Door Lift Co.
“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:
The ONLY garage door company in Dunwoody!
We sell, install and repair garage doors and openers. Authorized Genie Dealer serving Dunwoody since 1973.
Fabric
Budget Fabrics And Upholstery *DISCOUNT PRICES*
-FREE Design Consultation• Thousands of designer 770-396-6891 fabrics IN STOCK 770-396-6824 Mon-Fri 8-6 • Sat 8-3
LIST YOUR BUSINESS... IN OUR CLASSIFIEDS! CALL 770.442.3278
770-393-1652
If you can’t lift your door, let Dunwoody Door Lift it!
Handyman Matthew the Handyman Exterior Work 404-547-2079
Roof Leaks Stopped. Wood Rot, Decks, Painting, Carpentry, Doors & Flooring. FLAT RATE PRICING, FREE ESTIMATES, EXCELLENT LOCAL REFERENCES.
770-262-6272
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Home Improvement
Pressure Washing
Home Improvement
CARPENTRY
AND REPAIRS 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. Quality Without Compromise
PRESSURE WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING
PONCE DESIGN BUILD • Home Improvements/Remodeling • Bathroom & Kitchens • Basements & Addition, etc. • Modifictions for Elderly and Disable
BY SQUEAKY CLEAN
Servicing the Dunwoody area since 1981, with more than 1000 established references available.
Barbaro Ponce (404)734-7343 www.poncedesignbuild.com
I REPAIR ROOF LEAKS!
CELEBRATING MY 39TH YEAR! THANK YOU “MomLandscaping with a Mower” TO ALL OF Lawns by Amanda (770) 500“Mom -496with 0 a Mower”YOU!
Lawns by Amanda
Phone: (770) 394-9468
ROBERT CROAWELL Lawns by Amanda • Maintenance REMODELING (770) 500-4960 Lawns by Amanda
Sammy Pegram III Licensed/Insured
• Competitive Pricing: Ext. house wash, fences, pool/patio decks & driveways (ASK ME ABOUT CAR OIL “Mom a •Mower” • Installation Maintenance “Mom with awith Mower” STAIN REMOVAL AND MY EXPOXY GARAGE FLOORS) • General Clean Up Work • Installation ( 7 7 0 ) 5 0 0 4 9 6 0 (77•0Seasonal ) 500-4Color 960 • General Clean Up Work Additional Services: Gutter Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Small Roof Repair and Tree Pruning.
Full Service Contractor Additions • Kitchens
HAND BRUSH EXTERIOR PAINTING!!!!
• Maintenance • Maintenance • Seasonal Color • Pruning • Installation • Installation • Pruning • Leaf Removal Work • General• General Clean UpClean Work Up • Leaf Removal • Seasonal Color • Seasonal Color • Pruning• Pruning • Leaf Removal 23 • Leaf Removal 23 years
Basements • Bathrooms Interior/Exterior Paint Minor Repairs Licensed Insured
“I Do The Work Myself, So That I Can Guarantee That The Job Gets Done Right!!! Painters
Roofing
GEORGIA STATE PAINTING
ROOF TROUBLE?
experience
Office: 770-814-0064 Cell: 678-642-8314
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EDWARDS & ASSOCIATES INC Fine woodworking including kitchen cabinetry, media centers, bookcases, stairways and interior woodwork. Marble, Granite, & Corian installation. Dunwoody business since 1983. Mark Edwards 770-403-8098
Quality Service on Int/Ext Painting Serving the Dunwoody Area Est. Ref's Readily Avail.
770-394-9468
ALL EXTERIORS HAND BRUSHED NO SPRAYING! Licensed
Landscaping
AwArd winning LAndscApes
20 years of Keeping Dunwoody Green
Installation Maintenance Seasonal Color
I CLEAN GUTTERS THAT ARE COVERED!!
Ogletree Enterprises
a MALTA Award Winning Firm Ken Ogletree
770.840.8884 Licensed • Insured • References
Insured
Full Service Exterior Specialists ROOFING • SIDING CARPENTRY • GUTTERS www.PaintingPlus.com www.SidingPlus.com
770-971-1577 Tree Services
DANGEROUS REMOVALS & TRIMMING FREE ESTIMATES INSURED & REFERENCES CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL 20% OFF WITH THIS AD! griffintreeservices.com
404-234-4810 NEUMANN’S LANDSCAPE & TREE SERVICE: Joe Neumann 770-452-1173 or 404-644-7179
Call for FREE Quote $500 OFF* New Roof Purchase
Findlay Roofing 770-744-5700 “Appen-Rated 99”
*Cannot combine with any other discount
ROOF LEAKING?
Call us for roof repair or roof replacement. FREE quotes. $200 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 KETNER CONTRACTING. Re-Roofs, Repairs & Painting. Lic/Ins. Exc Refs. Free Est. Neil Ketner 770-318-7762
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WE BUY ALL JEWELRY!
It ive! e ak r Dr M u Weth Yo r Your estate jewelry & diamond specialists for 60 years. o W
Schedule a private appointment.
Paying Premiums for Vintage Rolex and Omega Watches
770-751-7222 Call or Text www.iroff.com
3960 Old Milton Pkwy #300 (1.5 miles East of 400)
Restyle or Custom Make Something New! We Take Trade-Ins.
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