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Friday Night Hikes resume at Dunwoody Nature Center BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Nature Center began their annual Friday Night Hike event earlier this month. The nighttime event started on Oct. 8 and will close out the month’s final weekend on Oct. 29 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Private hikes were held during the weekends in between. Guests can register online for the one-hour event with each hiking slot lasting 20 to 30 minutes. Attendees can expect a fun and informative hike through the center’s woods led by educators teaching information about nocturnal animals. Families and hikers of all ages are welcome to join and are recommended to bring a flashlight of their own to fully enjoy the hike. “Many people do not have the opportunity to walk around in the woods at night, and it can be a really great growing experience for kids and adults alike,” said Darcy Johnson, the center’s Environmental Education Manager. “Participants always seem to leave this program happy. This event attracts our widest variety of audience…There truly is something for everyone here.” Since Fall 2012, Friday Night Hike has become a popular event within the community. Before the pandemic, Johnson noticed crowds reaching upwards of 150 people. For everyone’s health and safety, crowds are currently kept to around 60 to 75 guests. The 22-acre forest offers hikers the opportunity to experience an especially diverse ecosystem with networks of older trees and undisturbed soil. “Dunwoody Nature Center is a haven
Friday Night Hikes have returned to the Dunwoody Nature Center throughout the month of October.
for these animals, and although we don’t often see them in the day, they make themselves known as soon as the sun goes down,” Johnson said. “So many people are completely unaware of what lives right in their backyards, and I love
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Admission is $5 for nonmembers with members given the option of entering for free with the promo code, “NIGHTHIKE21”. Space is limited and guests are encouraged to purchase tickets for each member in their party. Tickets can be purchased through the center’s website. For more information, call 770-394-3322 or visit www.dunwoodynature.org. The Dunwoody Nature Center is located on 5343 Roberts Drive.
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Man cited for intimidation in argument over dog DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police were called to a dispute between neighbors at the Chateau at Dunwoody condominiums Oct. 14. One of the residents, Bladimir Ovalle Ovalle, 48, was suspected of threatening to shoot his neighbor for walking her dog near his condo. Police charged Ovalle with assault by intimidation. The victim told officers she was walking her golden retriever near some dumpsters, and her dog began urinating in the grass. As she was waiting, Ovalle came out of his condo and began taking photos and videos of the woman and her dog. The victim re-
PUBLIC SAFETY sponded by taking out her cell phone and snapping videos and photos of Ovalle. She let officers review her video, which showed Ovalle say “I’ll shoot you,” according to police. Ovalle said residents leaving their dogs’ waste in front of his condo is an ongoing issue and he was trying to document the violation. He claimed he threatened to shoot the dog after it lunged at him. Police said the victim’s cell phone footage refuted that claim. It showed the dog appeared under control and never barked or lunged at anyone.
Man fights with guest after pet soils apartment DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police responded to The Jefferson Apartments along Ashford Dunwoody Road on Oct. 14 to settle a property dispute between two men. Adren Petit-Maitre, 26, and Christopher Jones, 28, were both cited for disorderly conduct after getting into a
DUI arrest David Lopez Crisostomo, 41, of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Dunwoody, was arrested Oct. 11 on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard for DUI and possession of methamphetamine. fight, according to police. Petit-Maitre said he was staying at Jones’ apartment for a few days while his residence underwent renovations. He said while he was away from the apartment, his dog relieved itself inside the apartment. Jones began sending him text messages that he was putting all of his belongings, including the dog, out of the apartment. Both men admitted to having a physical altercation before police arrived on scene. Jones agreed to stay inside his apartment while Petit-Maitre retrieved his property from outside the front door.
Roswell police say investigation unearths ‘Ghostface Gangster’ suspect By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — A 47-year-old man is accused of disguising and funneling drugs into several Georgia prisons. Roswell Police spokesman Tim Lupo
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said that officers were searching for stolen vehicles or wanted persons in the parking lot of a Roswell Comfort Inn on July 11 when they came across a vehicle belonging to Stephen Mott, of Columbus, who was wanted out of Cobb County on felony drug charges. The officers confirmed with the front desk that Mott was staying there and proceeded to knock on his room door. After knocking a second time and receiving no answer, the police report states the officers heard someone lock the door from the inside and turn up the volume of a TV or radio. Moments later, the officers saw Mott drive eastbound on Holcomb Bridge Road and pull into a BP gas station, where they initiated a felony traffic stop. The report states the officers drew their weapons and pointed them at Mott. He cooperated, and the officers placed him under arrest. During the arrest, the police report states, the officers discovered three cell phones, numerous syringes, scales, drug
testing kits and other drug-related objects inside Mott’s black 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. Lupo said officers also executed a search warrant on Mott’s hotel room, where they found more items including 8.5 pounds of synthetic cannabinoids, 1.57 ounces of methamphetamine, 14.7 grams of heroin and numerous items used to manufacture or process drug materials. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Clandestine Laboratory Response Team helped to safely process and dismantle the items that were found in the hotel room, Lupo said. Detectives with Roswell’s Special Investigations Section conducted a months-long probe following the arrest and determined that Mott is a known member of the “Ghostface Gangsters.” According to the Department of Justice, the Ghostface Gangsters is a whitesonly prison gang that formed in the Cobb
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Winning AMPLIFY artist Alea Hurst stands in front of her creation, “Together We Bloom,” at the Spruill Gallery Oct. 16.
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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Spruill Center for the Arts unveiled its newest public art mural at the Fourth annual Spirits for Spruill event on Oct. 16. The winning entry of this year›s AMPLIFY Public Art installation project is «Together We Bloom» created by Alea Hurst. The artwork will remain on display for one year on the historic smokehouse, the location of the original “Everything will be okay” artwork that existed for many years. The piece was selected among 25 national entries to the competition. Hurst is a native Atlantan who earned her undergraduate degree in fine arts from the University of Georgia and her Master of Fine Arts degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally including at the Artist’s Republic Gallery, Marietta Museum of Art, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Mason Murer.
“I wish to evoke the positive and the beautiful during a time when many of us have faced hardships,” Hurst said. “The figures are personifications of nature and Mother Earth, blowing color and life out into the world, bringing us joy and rebirth. The flowers each have their own symbolism and meaning. and combine to create a sense of pride and unity in our community.” The Spirits for Spruill and AMPLIFY unveiling were held simultaneously this year. Spruill Gallery director Jennifer Price said she hopes the event will become an annual fall tradition. “We felt that combining our annual fall celebration of the arts, held during Dunwoody’s Arts and Culture Month, with the unveiling of the AMPLIFY project would be a perfect way to put a focus on the arts and its role in our community,” Price said. “And there’s no better way to do that than by throwing a party and showcasing a beautiful cultural addition to our city.”
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QUESTIONS Question 1: What do you see as the city’s greatest challenge near-term, and have you any ideas on how to address it? Question 2: Dunwoody is evolving as a community. In what ways are you qualified to represent an increasingly diverse population? How will you ensure their interests are represented and their voices are heard? Question 3: The continuing development of the three P’s (parks, police and paving) seems to be an ongoing priority for the current City Council. Do you agree or disagree with these priorities? Why or why not?
Seat: Council Post 3, District 3 Name: Tom Lambert (I) About the candidate: I have dedicated my entire adult life to serving Dunwoody, providing experienced leadership with proven results. I am a representative on council that will listen and be your advocate. I have the experience, knowledge, and desire to work tirelessly for both the present and the future of our great city.
NEWS 1: In a word – redevelopment. Dunwoody is uniquely positioned to attract the best of everything, but that will not happen on its own. We must manage booming growth in Dunwoody’s Perimeter Center District to ensure all future development is consistent with our comprehensive master plan and OUR VISION for the future of OUR CITY. This includes requiring placemaking features, prioritizing pedestrian safety and walkability, entertainment opportunities, maximizing outdoor spaces and other quality of life amenities. We must also stimulate the evolution of Dunwoody Village into the vibrant city center we all desire. Our city council already has begun taking measurable steps to encourage redevelopment. This includes ordinance changes to create an entertainment district and expand outdoor dining opportunities. It also includes a pro-active rezoning of the property (recently approved by the city council) to establish zoning conditions consistent with our vision for what the Village should become. Our greatest challenge is that the property in this district is not owned by the city; it has several different commercial owners. The city must continue to catalyze change in the Village by investing into infrastructure and public amenities such as walkable streetscapes, pocket parks and plazas.
2: We have a responsibility to ensure access, equity and participation for everyone in our community. I have an extensive background in both my volunteer and professional experience working in and with diverse populations and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to achieve the best version of themselves. 3: My focus will always be on those issues that have the greatest impact on our quality of life. Safety is at the foundation of that, so maintaining a fully staffed and well-trained police department is a priority. Parks provide important community building and recreational opportunities. I support the continued development of our parks system with a diversity of amenities that offer something for all our residents. It is critical to maintain our city infrastructure, and Dunwoody has a paving plan in place to address this. In the past the city had directed surplus funds to additional paving, but there is no measurable benefit to accelerating our paving schedule. As a member of this year’s budget committee, I requested more than $1.1 million be reallocated over 5 years from “excess” paving to pedestrian safety projects because our limited resources are better invested into higher priority projects, specifically sidewalks, trails and crosswalks.
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Seat: Council Post 3, District 3 Name: Brian Sims About the candidate: My wife, Amy and I have two teenagers and have lived of Dunwoody for over 20 years. I have a strong background in business working with all levels from board of directors to front-line workers. I have spent 30 years volunteering in Dunwoody at religious, civic, Scout, school organizations and city boards. I will bring common sense leadership to District 3 focusing on public safety and ensuring we make responsible decisions to ensure the City has a strong financial footing. 1: The challenge is twofold, with public safety and supporting our business community economically to grow out of the pandemic recession being key success points. Violent crime in Dunwoody has increased every year for the last four years. We need to do everything we can to hire, train and retain patrol officers to get our police department up to full force. Providing
competitive pay will get them here and supportive leadership will keep them here. I will provide support and leadership so the Dunwoody Police Department can do both. Using technology to alert our police force of stolen vehicles also plays a role stopping people who are up to no good, before they can get started. Dunwoody relies and thrives on our strong economic backbone. It supports everything – home values, provides us with easy access to shopping and eating options and job opportunities. I will make sure Dunwoody is providing an environment that supports our citizens and businesses in a mutually beneficial manner. 2: District 3 is home to diverse residents from our renters to our homeowners as we all come to Dunwoody for the same reason – nice neighborhoods, central location, public spaces we can enjoy and schools with caring administration, teachers, and great parent participation. That is why we chose this part of Dunwoody in which to reside. I spent time as treasurer on both Kingsley and Peachtree PTO boards where we made sure we met the needs of our diverse student populations with supplemental funding. I will make sure I am doing everything possible to give all residents a voice. 3: I agree. At many park locations in Dunwoody, we are moving from the building phase to making maintenance our No. 1 priority. We must do a great job in maintaining the parks we have to keep those city assets attractive and usable for all. Taking advantage of technology and incentivizing patrol car sharing could make additional money available to add more officers in the city budget. Finally, I want to build out our sidewalk network to make sure we are connecting neighborhoods together to make walking and biking just as safe as driving for our families.
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Seat: Council Post 2, District 2 Name: Jim Riticher (I) About the candidate: Long-time Dunwoody resident, 8-year experienced City Council member wanting to serve one more term. There are many moving parts to local government, I am past the learning curve. Professional background in engineering (can read plans) and technology consulting, Georgia Tech undergraduate and master’s degrees in engineering. 1: The biggest issue in Dunwoody is the problems with the school system. Overcrowding is a multi-generational problem. I will do whatever I can to help DeKalb County School District make the new Chamblee-Dunwoody Elementary a reality ASAP, but ultimately this, and schools in general, are the DCSD’s responsibil-
ity. I will support the city’s responsibility which is to improve roads, intersections, sidewalks and paths in the vicinity of the school. I am already doing this by putting funds in the budget for this as Budget Committee Chair, and city public works staff is already working on this problem, coordinating with the school system’s site design, and getting neighbor input for transportation improvements. 2: Dunwoody has had considerable diversity the entire time I have been on city council; this was obvious from the demographic information presented in council strategic planning sessions. I have been and remain reachable to anyone wanting to discuss city issues. My phone number is on my city business card. 3: The four P’s (add planning & zoning) are core aspects of local government. Public Safety, Public Works, and Planning, or lack thereof, were the prime reasons Dunwoody overwhelmingly voted for cityhood 13 years ago. I am proud to have been a part of remedying DeKalb County’s shortcomings in these areas, as well as with our parks. Our Police Department is effective and respectful to all our citizens, Public Works has repaved ~2/3rds of our roads (and owe those who live on that remaining 1/3rd their repaving) and have built many sidewalks and multiuse paths, we have an excellent Planning & Zoning process and track record, and parks have come two quantum leaps since cityhood.
Community Meeting Modification of Zoning Conditions There will be a Community Meeting on November 3rd, 2021 from 6pm to 7pm to discuss an application to amend current zoning conditions to allow retail at the property located at 11 Ravinia Parkway in the City of Dunwoody, currently zoned PC-2c (Perimeter Center, conditional zoning). The meeting will be held at 5 Ravinia Drive, Atlanta, GA 30346.
NEWS QUESTIONS Question 1: What do you see as the city’s greatest challenge near-term, and have you any ideas on how to address it? Question 2: Dunwoody is evolving as a community. In what ways are you qualified to represent an increasingly diverse population? How will you ensure their interests are represented and their voices are heard? Question 3: The continuing development of the three P’s (parks, police and paving) seems to be an ongoing priority for the current City Council. Do you agree or disagree with these priorities? Why or why not?
Seat: Council Post 2, District 2 Name: Rob Price About the candidate: I am a 21-year resident of Dunwoody. I’ve been married to my wife, Jennifer, for 27 years. We have two children who attend DeKalb County Public Schools. I’ve been involved with the city the entire time I’ve lived here, most recently as a 4-year member of the planning commission. 1: There are two. One immediate nearterm issue is the recovery of our businesses from COVID-19 set-backs and preparing for employment trends accelerated by the pandemic. For example, with an increase in remote work, commercial tenants may need less space. Our commercial sector provides a considerable portion of our tax base, allowing residential property taxes to remain low. The city should work with our development authority, Discover Dunwoody, the PCID, and Chamber of Commerce to actively enhance and promote the city’s commercial districts to ensure occupancy of existing buildings, and to support hotels and other ancillary businesses that depend on business travel and an in-person workforce. The second challenge is that we are not as prepared as we should be for the evolution of our
city over next 10-15 years. We need to be more creative now in how we think about, plan for, and address interrelated issues such as shifting work patterns, school overcrowding, public safety, transportation, commercial and residential redevelopment, and sustainability. The steps we take in the next few years will determine what our city looks like in the next 10 to 15. We need to be more proactive now in laying the groundwork for the future. 2: It’s important to ensure everyone has a voice in our community. I am aware that I don’t have the same experiences and don’t face the same issues as all of our citizens. To address this, I will promote greater transparency in city decision-making, actively solicit input (e.g., town halls), and be available for and respond to people when they reach out. I am in favor of creating a citizen-lead social justice committee to provide a greater diversity of viewpoints to advise the council. 3: These issues are basic quality of life requirements and represent the minimum of what our city should be doing. We should do more than just pave. We need a more encompassing approach to transportation that facilitates movement, increases safety, and unifies our approach to vehicles, current and future public transportation, pedestrians, bikes, and connectivity within and beyond Dunwoody. We should do more than fully staff our police. We should address public safety comprehensively, investigating and working to address all of the factors in our city that contribute to a variety of unsafe conditions. We should do more with our parks and parks programming. We need to make the acquisition and improvement of shared public spaces a priority.
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Seat: Council Post 1, District 1 Name: Terry Nall About the candidate: I’m a CPA and financial services executive for a global services firm. I’m passionate about the success of Dunwoody and served two terms (8 years) as a member of City Council. I successfully find solutions to financial constraints. This skill is needed again with the financial down-
turn of the pandemic. 1: Our greatest near-term challenge is adjusting to the downturn in city finances due to the pandemic. The pandemic’s financial downturn continues into 2022, based on the budget recently sent to City Council that still relies on federal COVID funds to make our local budget work. We must prepare for the “new normal” by rebuilding our city finances so we can: a) fix the significant police staffing shortage by substantially beefing up compensation and benefits to attract and retain officers and again be recognized as the “police agency of choice” for anyone considering law enforcement; b) build out our four new parks including the old Austin ES site and the new Vermack site, support parks programs, parks maintenance, capital improvements at our community gems, including
Dunwoody Nature Center and Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center; and c) begin redevelopment of Dunwoody Village by establishing a “Town Green” to make the Village a memory-making destination to enjoy food, drinks, and music from quality restaurants while the kids play in a green space. It is time to make this a reality. Our city’s new “Town Green” will be a vibrant magnet for other Dunwoody Village property owners to follow through on their property redevelopment. 2: During my prior 8 years on City Council, I earned a reputation for being most responsive and most active with all residents and all businesses all across Dunwoody. Responsible representative leadership demands this level of engagement to connect with all persons, meet them where they are, and hear their desires and concerns. I will continue to
earn this reputation, if elected by District 1 residents to “bring back the CPA to Dunwoody City Council.” 3: Dunwoody was founded in 2008 on the basic needs of police, paving and zoning. Parks came later as an added priority when the city took over parks from DeKalb County, as our community is hungry for expanded parks, trails, and connectivity. These all remain priorities today for our residents, including the programming that takes place at our parks and facilities. The pandemic downturn impacted city finances, so we now need experienced CPA financial leadership to build a sustainable path to deliver on these priorities and protect our reputation as the best place to live, work, and play. Police is the most important of these, as we all want safe families, safe neighborhoods, and a safe city.
Seat: Council Post 1, District 1 Name: Catherine Lautenbacher About the candidate: I am a 21-year resident, with an aerospace engineering degree and an MBA. I was an intelligence officer in the Air Force. I was president of Mill Glen, CAC, and Dunwoody Nature Center. I serve on the Discover Dunwoody Board. I work as Program Director for Leadership Sandy Springs. 1: I think our greatest challenge is bringing Dunwoody Village into the 21st century. Improving Dunwoody Village does not mean building a new Avalon. It does not
mean adding housing. I love passing by the Crossfit Dunwoody in the former Jiffy Lube site. It’s quirky but cool. I’d like to maximize what we have. Like Canton Street, but with better parking. That’s what I see for the Village. We’re going to see that with the new David Abes restaurants. The city’s role should be to foster those unique concepts. The Development Authority has kicked in funding $160,000 to improve the Village. I want to see more of that. The city could be in a position to buy some property in the Village. Let’s take a more active role. 2: Coming from a military background, I
truly believe in service before self. Taking on this role isn’t about me; it is about being a conduit for all the residents to have their voices heard. We are lucky to live in this diverse community. That diversity makes us stronger — but only if we bring all the voices to the table. I will be very responsive to all comments and concerns from the residents and business owners. 3: With 36% of operating budget, I believe police is well funded. I know paving is on a schedule; I would not add any more money to that. With new parks coming online, we need an infusion of money there.
Other cities are passing us by. It is time for a parks bond. I also hope the city can buy in Dunwoody Village to help stimulate creative use of the space.
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Looking for elusive animals in Congress On Oct. 1, this writer embarked on a journey to Tanzania in East Africa via Delta to Amsterdam and KLM to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Having to show a negative LEWIS J. WALKER, CFP COVID test and the wearing of masks while in airports and on planes were reminders that the pandemic still rages. Despite COVID-related inconveniences, airports were crowded, planes full. Recovery is happening. Six of us were on an adventure dubbed “Tanzania: Serengeti to Zanzibar.” In normal times there would be as many as 24 people on the safarioriented trip organized by Tauck, a Connecticut-based tour company. The word safari comes from the Arabic root verb, safara, meaning to unveil, discover, or to embark on a journey. In Swahili, the dominant language in Tanzania, “safari” refers to any trip or journey. On safari everyone wants to see “The Big Five” animals— Cape buffalo, elephant, lion, rhino and leopard. The more elusive animals are leopard and cheetah, and one must look hard to spot the magnificent cats. As I departed, Nancy Pelosi promised a vote on two massive spending bills replete with tax increases. Upon my return 15 days later, no vote had been taken and the fight raged on. By the time you read this, who knows? It seems that an elusive animal in the
legislative jungle is a “blue dog Democrat.” When the Blue Dog Coalition was formed in 1995, their main issue was a balanced federal budget underscored by a dedication to fiscally conservative legislation. Recently, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia was hailed as “the last of the Blue Dogs.” Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema also is being excoriated for barking up a more conservative fiscal tree. Keep your eye on the federal ball because the future after-tax and inflation-adjusted “real value” of your money hangs in the balance. It takes 230,530.75 Tanzanian shillings to equal $100 U.S. dollars. You read that right. Vendors gladly accepted U.S. dollars, and Uncle Sam’s paper was preferred to local currency. That’s because the American greenback is the world’s reserve currency. Until 1944, the global reference currency was the British pound sterling. That changed after WW II. With good reason, some worry that if America continues to print dollars and float gargantuan debt, at some point the world will resist buying our debt and basing prices such as oil on a dollar standard. The current coupon rate on a 10year Treasury bond is 1.25%. What if it went to 3% or 5%? A 2019 study from CRFB.org that pre-dated the current blowout spending proposals indicated that if 10-year T -bond interest rates approached 5%, annual federal interest burdens could approximate $10 trillion annually. Can’t happen? On Aug. 31, 1981, the 10-year rate hit 15.51%. His-
tory may not repeat but it frequently rhymes. The 10-year Treasury yield is a “benchmark rate,” influencing myriad interest rates such as mortgages and other loans, including borrowing costs for large and small businesses. Remember the “stagflation” of the 1970s and the deep bear market on Wall Street as Ronald Reagan and the Federal Reserve Bank moved to halt inflation with tight money? It’s the specter of the past that worries Mr. Market today. U.S. inflation recently hit the highest rate in over a decade at a 5.4% pace. The value of your saved dollar’s buying power is eroding. Rising fuel costs pressure heating oil and natural gas, shipping costs, airline fares, the cost of driving, etc. Labor shortages force employers to raise salaries and offer bonuses, costs propelling rising prices for goods and services. COVID hastened retirement for those who could, and many pension funds and Social Security are paying out far more than they’re taking in, casting doubt on the ability to fully deliver on future obligations. Raise corporate taxes, and the increases ultimately show up in higher costs for goods and services, reduced stock dividends for retirees and other investors, and lower salaries and bonuses for workers when the labor market begins to stabilize. It’s a vicious cycle we’ve seen before. What to do about it depends your age, your marketable skills and education, where you are career-wise, and
the level of your current and targeted future net worth. For those early in the career game, opportunity exists for workers with the right skills and knowledge. For those on a career path, you will be continually challenged to stay current and valued. Some entrepreneurs are struggling. Others see myriad opportunities in a changing world. Private equity and other sources have ample “hot money” seeking reward. Near- and current retirees must consider longevity and the ability to ride out market volatility and inflation pressures. The Swahili words for “slowly” are pole pole (pronounced pol-lee). When careening down a bumpy, rutted, and dirt and rock-strewn road in the Serengeti in a “land rover type vehicle,” the driver would exclaim, “Pole, pole.” If he didn’t, the bouncing passengers did. Those in Congress advocating “pole, pole,” (go slowly) are under attack. What happens in the legislative jungle is important to your financial future. Forget leopards and cheetahs. Where are the real blue dogs? Lewis Walker, CFP®, is a life centered financial planning strategist with 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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Train stopped coming down the tracks in 1921 One hundred years ago, the Roswell Railroad discontinued operations. The railroad ran between Chamblee and Roswell for 40 years, beginning in 1881 and ending in 1921. The engines of the Roswell Railroad were known as Dinky and Buck, sometimes known as Old Buck. The purpose of the Roswell Railroad was to move goods manufacVALERIE tured in Roswell to Atlanta and beBIGGERSTAFF yond. After it was built, the railroad was also used by small farmers to get their produce to Atlanta. The train included a passenger and baggage car, freight car and flat car. Toward the end of the Roswell Railroad era, cars and trucks became more popular and affordable. The railroad was now owned by Southern Railway and was losing money; however, it continued operations for a while under federal control. In March of 1920, Southern Railway Vice President H. W. Miller announced the company would no longer operate the railroad. The previous years had seen losses of thousands of dollars. One month later, the railroad was leased to the Fulton Transfer Company for 50 cents per month. Then in February of 1921, the railroad finally came to a complete halt. (Atlanta Constitution, March 3, 1920, “Train is taken off of Roswell branch;” April 7, 1920, “Roswell Railroad Leased to Fulton Transfer Company;” February 24, 1921, “Bids
for Purchase of Roswell Railroad Received in Atlanta”) After the Roswell Railroad discontinued service, Carl Wallace and his brothers built a car with wheels to ride on the track. They would ride down a hill and jump off right before they reached the trestle bridge at Nancy Creek in Chamblee. The trestle bridge was near the location of Chamblee Methodist Church. (The Neighbor, 1969, “Old Buck Still Lingers in Memory”) Mac Davis, son of Manget and Elizabeth Davis, recalled getting cinders in his knees playing in his front yard along Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Railroad spikes still show up occasionally along the old route. Roswell Depot, which sat on a hill near the intersection of Roberts Drive and Roswell Road burned in the 1950s. Dunwoody had three railroad section houses until two were demolished in 1994. The one remaining is the last reminder of the Roswell Railroad. (Atlanta Constitution, June 1, 1994, “Historian tracks Roswell Railroad”) Looking back on the Roswell Railroad, Carl Wallace remembered his bird dog running when he heard the train and catching a tossed newspaper. Elon Jordan of Dunwoody recalled fondly, “The whistle of the Dinkey that used to blow has faded away but, to many of the old-timers of the area, it still rings with a faint sound and the Dinkey is a most pleasant memory.” (The Story of Dunwoody, Ethel Spruill and Elizabeth Davis, 1971) You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail.com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.
Roswell Railroad trestle near Chamblee Methodist Church is still visible in this 1974 photo.
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I’m running to represent District 1 at the Dunwoody City Council to ensure the City of Dunwoody serves the great citizens of our community. As an experienced former City Council Member and a financial services executive, it is time to bring back a CPA to Dunwoody City Council. Nearly two years into the pandemic and with the negative impact on city finances, my financial and business expertise is again needed on Dunwoody City Council to rebuild a solid financial foundation for today and the future. DUNWOODY RESIDENT SINCE 1998 PROUD TO HAVE HAD BOTH CHILDREN ATTEND DUNWOODY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SERVED TWO TERMS AS A MEMBER OF THE DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL PROVEN LEADER | RIGHT CHOICE. RIGHT TIME. AS YOUR NEXT DISTRICT 1 REPRESENTATIVE, MY TOP PRIORITIES WILL BE: PUBLIC SAFETY Increase public safety by stepping up the retention and recruitment efforts for Dunwoody Police with funding and support to overcome the new challenges experienced by law enforcement and restore Dunwoody PD as the “police agency of choice.”
DUNWOODY VILLAGE Establish the long-awaited “Town Green” in Dunwoody Village to make the Village a memory-making destination to enjoy food, drinks, and music from quality restaurants while the kids play in a green space. It is time to make this a reality.
CONNECTIVITY Accelerate connectivity projects of trails and sidewalks to fill in missing gaps at a faster pace, especially for safety along heavily traveled roads, such as District 1’s Dunwoody Club Drive and school routes due to the relocation of Austin Elementary School.
PARKS IMPROVEMENTS Establish a sustainable funding plan to support parks programs, parks maintenance, capital improvements at our community gems including Dunwoody Nature Center and Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center, plus complete the buildout of four park sites, which includes District 1’s old Austin Elementary School and Perimeter Center Park.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Work proactively beyond the annual budget through a five-year forecast identifying funding shortfalls from the pandemic financial downturn and reviewing all available sustainable funding solutions.
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Dunwoody Fine Art Association celebrates Arts and Culture Month The Dunwoody Fine Art Association of 80 local artists is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month with two special events as part of the City of Dunwoody’s Arts and Culture month. KATHY The Dunwoody MANOS PENN Nature Center and the Dunwoody Fine Art Association are collaborating again to bring an online artist’s market to our community. Opened on Oct. 1, just in time for Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month, the market runs through the end of the year. From beautiful landscapes to florals and abstracts, there’s
Suspect: Continued from Page 2 County jail system in 2000. The gang has since expanded outside the prison system, and its membership is now estimated at 5,000.
a style and piece for every art lover. The benefit of shopping locally is that your purchase supports local artists and the Nature Center’s mission of sharing a love of nature. Last year, this partnership raised over $1,000 for the Nature Center, as a portion of the sale of each piece went to the DNC, as it will again in 2021. Priced from $50-$300, more than 250 gorgeous pieces from 28 local artists are available in the online market. From a showcase piece for your home to an unforgettable holiday gift, the possibilities are endless. You can support the Nature Center and local artists by shopping at etsy.com/shop/DunwoodyNatureArtMkt. For those who would like to shop live and in person, The Dunwoody Fine
Art Association will have a special popup gallery in the Shops of Dunwoody at 5484 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Suite B-21 near Breadwinner Café. You’ll find a full range of styles, sizes and prices in this great opportunity to buy original art and shop local. The gallery will also showcase Dunwoody High School honors art students’ artwork, so please stop by on Oct. 28 to 30 from 11:00 to 8:00 and 11:00 to 5:00 on October 31. When you consider the daily news we see about supply chain issues and delayed shipping, it’s easy to see the online market and the pop-up gallery as a solution to the problem. I’m sure that you heard the nightmare stories from last year’s Holiday season — Christmas pajamas and toys showing
up in January if at all. This is an opportunity to avoid the hassle and support the community at the same time. I’ve already surfed the online market in search of a piece for my kitchen, which I’ve been in the throes of remodeling for months. It seems my cabinet doors are lost in space — or somewhere in the supply chain. Perhaps my remodeling nightmare is a sign that we should all go forth and shop local!
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OBITUARIES Lt. Colonel Brian C. Kieffer (“Kief”), USAF, Retired, Air Force Academy Class of 1989, Black Jack, passed away September 27, 2021 at the age of 55. Brian was born August 9, 1966, in St Mary’s Hospital, Kansas City KIEFFER MO, to Keith and Janet Kieffer. Growing up in the Atlanta area, Brian attended Dunwoody High School. Prior to graduation, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and acting on his passion for flying, obtained his private pilot’s license. Following the inspiration of his childhood idols, Chuck Yeager and John Glenn, whom he met and spent time with, Brian chose the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) to
become a fighter pilot. It was there that he demonstrated the proper mix of character, discipline, and leadership qualities to be a future impactful leader in the Air Force. He cherished the lifelong friendships forged as a Black Jack. After earning his Human Factors Engineering degree and USAFA graduation, Brian excelled during pilot training at Vance AFB, Enid, OK. He earned his dream assignment of flying the A-10 Warthog with the storied 356 TFS, Green Demons, Myrtle Beach AFB SC. During his first assignment, he met the love of his life, Allison Gilliam. Married 27 years, he and Allison raised three beautiful children. Assignments provided family and career experiences at Myrtle Beach AFB & Shaw AFB, SC, a year in South Korea, followed by assignments at Red Flag-Nellis AFB, NV, Hurlburt AFB, FL, and Langley AFB, VA. Brian held numerous leadership
positions throughout his career concluding as Squadron Commander before taking the Langley assignment. Following 22 years active duty, Brian continued his service as a contractor supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs and in 2018 was hired into Civil Service as a Branch Chief at Langley AFB. Brian’s calm and laid-back personality easily earned the trust and respect of those in his professional and personal life. A quiet and confident man, his fighter pilot mentality, selfless kindness, love, and generosity impacted positively all those around him, especially his immediate family and friends. Those closest to him will remember his true passion – his family. A devoted husband, dad, and grandpa, his dry sense of humor and quick wit were only matched by his engaging zest for life. With his open
and truthful approach, he supported his family in their dreams, had fun with them and created lasting memories. He was the perfect role model. Brian’s legacy is The Kief Motto: “It’s all good. Keep life simple; avoid the drama; never take yourself too seriously; and life’s short so have fun.” Brian enjoyed and loved his family and close friends and will be missed. Brian is survived by his wife, Allison; daughter, Courtney (husband, Cody; children, Kaleb, Jordyn and Beckett); sons; 2nd Lieutenant Baron, USMC, (wife, Madison) and Greyson a junior at Virginia Tech; his in-laws, Ralph and Bonnie Gilliam; his parents, Keith and Janet Kieffer; twin brother, Todd (wife, Lisa; children, Emma, Jacob, and Audrey); sisters; Christine, and Teresa (husband, Michael; children, Ansley, Kendall, and Jack Henry).
Sadly, we share the passing of Elizabeth Arnold Anderson, affectionately known as “Libby” on Saturday, the 16th of October 2021 after several years of trying to survive lymphoma cancer and treatments, NEVER GIVING UP! ANDERSON Her beloved husband, Andy who passed away in 2000, preceded her in death. She and Andy were both native Atlantans. Early in childhood, at the age of five
she survived after a tree fell on her, crushing her shoulder and arm. After three months at Crawford Long Hospital, her life was saved by prominent physician, Dr. Luther Fischer who begged to adopt her but to no avail from her mother, Lexie Arnold. After graduating from school, happy days began as she pursued a career at Crawford Long School of Nursing. She loved it but was forced to discontinue nursing because of becoming pregnant. Determined to succeed through the years, she became interested in the auto industry and became an executive in
the Motors Holding division at General Motors. After retiring, she began a very successful career as a Realtor at Northside Reality under the leadership of Johnny Isakson. She loved helping others find the best home for their family. A member of the Methodist faith, she loved music, traveling, boating on Lake Lanier, flower gardening, cheering for her favorite sports team, strolling the beach and was an avid Bridge player. She was a Yorkie lover, having had three of them; they brought her the biggest smiles.
A great treasure for her were her neighbors, friends, and family and she will be sadly missed by her daughters, Linda Shulin of Dunwoody, Lexie Kreckman of Newnan; grandsons, Russell and Randall Shulin, Kevin, Mark, and Todd Pelfrey. She will be fondly remembered for “Living a long life”, being “One of a kind” and “Being an Amazing Lady!” Memorial services celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, the 30th of October at Twelve o’clock, noon at H.M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, Sandy Springs. A private inurnment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Renate Stender Kinahan APRIL 24, 1939 – OCTOBER 14, 2021 Renate Stender Kinahan, 82, of Dunwoody, GA was the creator, the heart and soul, of Atlanta’s first internationallyrenowned EuropeanKINAHAN style coffee houses, Cafe Intermezzo. Renate died on October 14, 2021. She was a war-time child born in Ham-
burg, Germany as Renate Irene Stender. She enjoyed the richness of a fostering and loving mother and father. She gained prominence as a teenage model before marrying an American. She had her first daughter, Eeris, and moved to Minneapolis. Shortly after, she gave birth to her second daughter, Caara. She divorced and remarried, moved to Atlanta, and created her Café Intermezzos. Their décor, pastries and soothing music provided the warm, romantic atmosphere for which she was loved by her community and employees, many
expounding her powerful nurturing effects on them to this day. After retiring and marrying James Kinahan, she devoted herself to their loving relationship, their families, and his business. She courageously fought an inexorable cancer over the past three years. Renate was preceded in death by her sister, Inge Fiorillo, and is survived by her husband, James Kinahan, MD and her children Eeris Stefani Fritz (Terry Storhaug) and Caara Fritz Hunter (Jeffrey Hunter). She is also survived by her step-children Drue Melissa Cush-
man (Robert Cushman), Trevor James Kinahan, and Caren Alice Kinahan. Her grandchildren include Brandy Fritz, Forrest Storhaug, Oliver Stoney, and Kayla Melissa Kinahan. Services in Renate’s memory took place Saturday, October 23, 2021 at H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Friends may wish to leave Renate‘s family messages of condolence online at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/ obituaries/sandy-springs-ga/renatekinahan-10401410
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