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ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities will collect toys and gift cards for its annual Toyland Shop, which provides gifts for children in need in the community. New toys, books, gifts and $25 gift cards can be dropped off Dec. 11 to Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Roswell Presbyterian Church on Mimosa Boulevard. Toy distribution will run from Dec. 14 to Dec. 16. Last year, Toyland Shop provided more than 500 families with toys and gifts. With increases in demand for its other assistance services, North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) anticipates serving more than 600 families this year.
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Sandy Springs glides into season City Green converted into outdoor ice rink By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The City of Sandy Springs has rolled out Skate City Springs, a 5,000-square-foot ice rink on the City Green at 1 Galambos Way, open until Jan. 21.
Residents and visitors are invited to glide, spin, stride and laugh with friends as they skate, or just watch from the sidelines with a cup of hot cocoa. The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center will operate Skate City Springs and the surrounding amenities on the City Green, a 4-acre park at the City Springs complex. The park, decked out in holiday decorations, features a large lawn, covered seating, picnic tables, free WiFiand
plenty of space for gathering. Adult tickets are $15 per hour. Tickets for children (ages 2-10) are $13 per hour. Admission includes skate rental. There are group discounts for parties of 10-50 people. Attendees of Skate City Springs must purchase a timed admission online and arrive a few minutes early to pick up their skates.
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North Fulton Community Charities’ (NFCC) anticipates serving more than 600 families in its Toyland Shop event this year, which runs from Dec. 11 to Dec. 16 at Roswell Presbyterian Church.
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Dunwoody parks director leaves for Sandy Springs DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Director Brent Walker is leaving to take on the same role in Sandy Springs, replacing retiring director Michael Perry. Perry, who spent 25 years as parks director in Alpharetta, has served as director of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks since January 2017. Walker’s final day with the City of Dunwoody is Dec. 15. “I’m excited about the opportunities ahead, but this was not an easy decision,” Walker said. “Dunwoody Parks and Rec is a close and committed team, and I will really miss that camaraderie.” Walker is Dunwoody’s first and only Parks and Recreation director, taking on the position when the department formed in 2010. Over the years, he added nine staff members. In October, the department was recognized by the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association as the District 6 Agency of the Year for the third year in a row. “I’ve learned so much over the years, and I’m grateful for the support of leadership, my colleagues and this
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community,” Walker said. Walker led the expansion of Brook Run Park and the creation of six new parks, including Two Bridges Park, which opened in May. He also ushered in Dunwoody tradiWALKER tions like the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Since the department was formed, more than 2,400 trees and 45,000 daffodils have been planted at Brook Run Park. What’s more, Walker oversaw the development of two dozen events, including the summer concert series Groovin’ on the Green and Holiday Lights, a walk-through light display during December. Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton said he has begun the search for a department director. “You can see Brent’s lasting impact everywhere you turn in our parks,” Linton said. “We’re grateful for his contributions and wish him all the best in this next step in his career.”
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who act as caregivers to someone over the age of 50. The group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Town Square Sandy Springs Adult Day and Alzheimer’s Resource Center. Registration and refreshments are available from 5 p.m. to the start of the program at 5:30 p.m. For more information, or to register for this and other upcoming free programs, visit www.acapcommunity.org/ atlanta, or contact the chapter coordinator, at atlanta@acapcommunity.org
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Giving Tuesday provides fuel for nonprofits serving needy METRO ATLANTA — For nonprofits around north Metro Atlanta and the globe, the dollars that pour in on Giving Tuesday help fund a significant portion of their services and programs offered the next year. Giving Tuesday, a worldwide generosity movement, acts to refocus from the shopping deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Rather than spending money on items for yourself, friends and family, Giving Tuesday promotes giving to those you may not know who are in need of help. For North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC), a Roswell-based nonprofit celebrating its 40th year in service, Giving Tuesday is the biggest fundraising day of the year. On Nov. 28, NFCC raised more than $154,000, and it has more donations rolling in. “It’s fun coming right after Thanksgiving because everybody’s kind of starting to get into that giving mode,” said Melissa Pinsky, NFCC director of marketing and communications. With the Giving Tuesday donations, Pinsky said her organization intends to “stabilize” 130 families.
North Fulton Community Charities provides a wide range of services to those in emergency need, living in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park and Roswell. The nonprofit offers food, clothing and financial assistance, various classes as well as goods from its food pantry and its thrift shop. In Dunwoody, Spruill Center for the Arts raised $5,250 on Giving Tuesday but anticipates raising around $50,000 in its two-month fundraising campaign, concluding at the end of the year. With Spruill’s new expansion in mind, CEO Alan Mothner said this year’s campaign is focusing on the future. The $2.7 million project, opening next year, will add seven studio spaces and a community center in the main courtyard, providing more space to programs designed to reach underserved communities. In 2023, Mothner said Spruill awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships for camps and afterschool programs. He said the center also began a new scholarship program for adults to take classes. Donations to Spruill will also go toward building out Creative Connections, a free community arts program
for those suffering with cognitive impairment and their caregivers, as well as replenishing supplies in Spruill’s community art closet which launched in November. In Cumming, The Place at Forsyth raised around $65,000 on Giving Tuesday. Director of Development Robyn Rotunda said donations for that day could go toward any of The Place’s services, whether for the food pantry, the thrift store or for education. But, Rotunda said financial assistance is one of the biggest needs right now. She said The Place filled more than 25,000 requests last year, though some were duplicate. “We're basically like the front door to programs in the community for those who don't have and need help,” Rotunda said. “Not everybody’s gonna eventually get on their feet.” Bills rise for elderly folks and their Social Security income stays the same, she said. “We're able to provide a lot of the basic needs that people should get as well as provide opportunities for those who want to try to change the trajectory of their life,” Rotunda said. Down the road at Bald Ridge Lodge, a Cumming-based nonprofit that serves
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young men in need of stable surroundings, Executive Director Angela Dikes said Giving Tuesday is the “gun at the beginning of a race,” the start of a larger end-of-year fundraising campaign. “Our fundraising at this time of year really does sustain us for months to come, really for the rest of the fiscal year to meet our budget and for all of our operations,” Dikes said. For the campaign, Dikes said Bald Ridge will be focused on its independent living program, the nonprofit’s newest offering. The organization’s signature program is its 12-bed group home for young men facing adversity either as the result of abuse, neglect or other forms of trauma. Dikes said she has heard that this year has been more difficult for donors financially, but emphasized her appreciation for those who continue to give at whatever level they are able to. “We’re grateful and thankful and appreciative of how people are so generous, in spite of the tough economic times that we’re all facing right now,” she said. “We could not do the work of caring for these young men and helping them become thriving adults, if it weren’t for the people who give on Giving Tuesday and beyond.”
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Housing issues dominate talk from Atlanta commission rep By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Atlanta Regional Commission COO Michael Alexander calls some of the housing issues facing Metro Atlanta a “gut punch.” Equipped with loads of data, Alexander explained a number of trends facing Metro Atlanta at an event hosted by the Perimeter and Sandy Springs Perimeter chambers Nov. 30. More than 50 people attended, including Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch and other elected officials. Housing affordability was the key issue dominating the conversation that morning. The so-called “gut punch” is that 63 percent of Metro Atlanta residents can’t afford to move to another house or apartment in a neighborhood where they currently live. They’re stuck, but the racial disparities in accumulating wealth doesn’t help — an alarming figure that caught a few gasps around the room is that Black families have one egg in their baskets for every 10 that White families have. Racial disparity But, people generally don’t think the conditions are that harsh. According to Alexander’s data on wealth equity, if a typical White family has “100 units of overall wealth,” Black people believe Black families have 36 units. And, White people? They believe Black families have nearly double that amount. “I use this to say we don’t really understand how the system performs,” Alexander said. Level of wealth is a cumulative impact, he said, and that from cradle to career, White people have the advantage. He offered a personal anecdote. Alexander said his grandparents were given land by his great-grandparents — they got
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Michael Alexander, COO of the Atlanta Regional Commission, leads a data-heavy presentation on topics like population growth, racial disparities and the housing market in Metro Atlanta in an event hosted by the Perimeter and Sandy Springs Perimeter chambers at Park Center in Dunwoody Nov. 30. to build a house, never owned a mortgage, and his grandfather cut the wood himself after World War II. “They didn’t make any money, but they didn’t spend any money. They saved enough [so] that in critical moments, they gave me money to help me get through college.” Alexander said this was a “critical advantage” for him.
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Pair runs coffee shop from the grounds up Brother and sister brew customer-friendly business By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — After leaving the corporate world of Los Angeles for Dunwoody nearly two years ago, Ark Coffeehaus co-owner John Yacoub is ready to give residents a taste of the new family-owned operation at 4448 Tilly Mill Road. If you have any trouble finding the coffee shop, look for the pink car across the street at Dunwoody Automotive. Ark Coffeehaus follows the trend of third-wave coffee, a movement toward higher-quality coffee, relationships with local farms and unique flavors. The coffee shop rolls out a new menu each month. The Holiday Menu in December features house-made peppermint and gingerbread syrup; a Merry Shrub with cranberry, orange and champagne vinegar; and a dark chocolate and orange mocha. Prior to his move, Yacoub was a broker and owner of a real estate group in California. Yacoub co-owns Ark Coffeehaus with his sister, former Dunwoody resident Priscilla Wells, who previously left a corporate finance career in Metro Atlanta. While Wells has been in Metro Atlanta for most of her professional life, Yacoub said he made the move to find a conducive place to raise his family. Yacoub said the motivation to leave corporate culture behind is what spurred the brother-sister duo to open a coffee shop. “We knew we wanted to operate something hospitality-oriented,” Yacoub said. “Craft coffee had been a hobby of mine for some time, and Priscilla has curated and mixed her own teas for some time.” The COVID-19 pandemic provided the owners of Ark Coffehaus the opportunity to pursue their passion project, Yacoub said. Ark Coffeehaus’ principles can be broken down into four concepts: regeneration, localism, hospitality and darn good coffee. The regenerative and local aspects of their business model involve a partnership with Little Ebenezer Farm in Mansfield, about 50 miles east of Atlanta. The farm, founded by Priscilla and her husband, Jeremy, in 2021, promotes healthful foods produced through natural techniques. Little Ebenezer Farm currently produces organic cage-free eggs, honey and dairy. Jeremy created the artwork at the coffee shop, adding another layer to the family-owned business. Yacoub said the Wells primarily live in Mansfield, but they always have a place to stay with him in Dunwoody. As the coffee shop and the farm grow, Ark Coffeehaus will look to expand their selection of products from the Mansfield farm, Yacoub said. All coffee grounds from the coffee shop are used at the farm for composting. What’s more, some of the food scraps from the shop are sent to feed the free-range chickens at Little Ebenezer Farm. Yacoub said customers can also compost their coffee cups and coffee plugs, which are made from organic materials. While localism and regeneration are cornerstones of third-wave coffee, hospitality and darn good coffee are not a guarantee at every new coffee shop that pops up in the
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Ark Coffeehaus co-owner John Yacoub stands outside of his new third-wave coffee shop on Tilly Mill Road Nov. 29. Ark Coffeehaus had its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the City of Dunwoody Nov. 15.
I like to say that our business is hospitality, and the medium is darn good coffee.” JOHN YACOUB Ark Coffeehaus co-owner city. “I like to say that our business is hospitality, and the medium is darn good coffee,” Yacoub said. Yacoub said Ark Coffeehaus pays each of its employees a living wage, so customers do not have to tip. The idea is the coffee shop takes care of its employees, so customers do not have to stretch their pockets. “The tips are going to people that are usually working hard for them,” Yacoub said. “We would just rather our people are taken care of, so that dilemma or frustration doesn’t rest on our people.” To add to the co-owner’s emphasis on hospitality, they will offer three classes at 2 p.m. in December: Intro to Composting Dec. 6, Tea Tasting Dec. 8, and Planning Your Spring Garden Dec. 13. Yacob said he would like to begin hosting local musicians and hiring outside of the family in January 2024. “The name ‘Arc’ can mean a place of refuge, it can mean a place of safekeeping or preservation,” Yacoub said. “So, we want to be a place where the city can gather to just
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Ark Coffeehaus co-owner Priscilla Wells and her husband Jeremy taste some of the unique coffee blends offered at the shop. Jeremy and Priscilla Wells founded Little Ebenezer Farm in Mansfield. enjoy a good, quality coffee.” Ark Coffeehaus held a soft opening of the family-owned business Oct. 31. Representatives from Discover Dunwoody and the Perimeter Chamber of Commerce, along with Mayor Lynn Deutsch and other councilmembers, held the grand opening and ribbon-cutting Nov. 15. Yacoub said support from the community, meeting councilmembers, and word-of-mouth has been essential for him as a new resident and his business. “I’ve been here once,” Mayor Deutsch said. “I’m sure this will become my new meeting place.”
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ARC: Continued from Page 5 “Many people, especially of color, didn’t have my grandfather, and it starts to add up quickly,” Alexander said. Following Alexander’s presentation, the audience had some questions but mostly insight. One Black woman described the effects of gentrification in the City of Atlanta, in part because of when the Olympics came to town and broke up affordable housing. She said Black people have exceedingly limited options to build wealth. But, a White man was more optimistic, tracking with the data Alexander provided. He said the American Dream isn’t dead, but that it “couldn’t be more alive right now.” The man commented on how owning a house builds wealth, whether “White or Black.” He said one of his four daughters owns one and that her wealth will grow 40 to 45 times more in a five- to sevenyear period than that of another daughter who doesn’t own a house. The man said the younger generation say they just don’t want the responsibility. “When we think about homeownership, like what it’s done, how much wealth got generated — some people got left out,” Alexander said in response. “We gotta fix that.”
Toys: Continued from Page 1 “For parents who are struggling financially, the holidays can be a difficult time. Some may have to choose to pay for rent or food rather than toys,” said Sandy Holiday, NFCC executive director. “This program invites parents to shop for free and provide the joy of the holidays
What to do? Dunwoody City Councilman Joe Seconder asked for action items on how to solve the problems at-hand. Alexander said it’s going to take the focus of all levels of government. “I’m very pro-market, but the markets have not in our history functioned in a way that provided housing for people that really needed it…” Alexander said. Earlier, he had emphasized what local governments can and cannot do. What local governments cannot do is control things like costs for land, material and labor. They also can’t control wages, interest rates and many other variables. But, what they can do is control land use and building permits. They can create local programs to mitigate the problems, provide property tax relief, among other initiatives. In a problem-solving effort, the Atlanta Regional Commission created a Local Leadership Housing Action Committee, consisting of 13 county commissioners and mayors committed to addressing the worsening state of housing affordability in Metro Atlanta. Mayor Deutsch is a member, along with Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul. One outcome, Alexander said, was that the City of Decatur adopted a “missing middle” ordinance, addressing the lack of diversity in housing. “Mike Alexander, Decatur resident with his official hat off, was very supportive of that,” Alexander said. “And, the clouds didn’t turn dark, the world didn’t collapse, and it does give us a lot more flexibility.” for their children. Hundreds of families will shop at Toyland, and it’s wonderful to see the relief and smiles on their faces when they walk in the door and see the holiday marketplace.” An Amazon wish list is also available to select toy and stocking stuffer donations. NFCC also welcomes financial contributions to the programs. Lists of needed items, sign-up forms and other information can be found at https://nfcchelp.org/toyland-shop/
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IRVING BERLIN’S ‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’
What: Based on the 1954 film, the musical “White Christmas” features veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who have a successful song-anddance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. When: Dec. 8-24, times vary Where: Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: $42 to $110 More info: cityspringstheatre.com
PANCAKES WITH SANTA
What: Every year, Milton firefighters cook and serve breakfast with pancakes and bacon. At this free event, guests can also visit with Santa before he heads back to the North Pole to prepare for his big day. Registration is not required to attend and eat a pancake breakfast, but to visit Santa, please make a reservation for a 15-minute window. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 8-10 a.m. Where: Fire Station 44, 13690 Ga. 9, Milton More info: miltonga.gov
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
What: Jolly Old St. Nick is visiting Johns Creek a little early and invites all the good girls and boys to a special breakfast with Santa. The event gives special guests time with the Big Elf himself, lots of delectable goodies, music and holiday crafts. Breakfast includes two seating times, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Registration is required. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place in Newtown Park, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $20 per resident child; $30 per non-resident child More info: johnscreekga.gov
HOLIDAY MARKET
What: Get that perfect present for your special someone, a must-have something for your home, or whatever else will brighten your holiday season
HOLIDAY MARKET
What: Get that perfect present for your special someone, a must-have something for your home, or whatever else will brighten your holiday season at Milton’s Holiday Market. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: City Hall plaza, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: facebook.com/ miltongafarmersmarket
at Milton’s Holiday Market. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: City Hall plaza, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: facebook.com/ miltongafarmersmarket
SNOW DAY MOVIE MATINEE
What: Designed as an inclusive event for people with disabilities and their families, this free showing will feature the movie “Frozen,” hot chocolate and a snack bar. You can also meet the characters and take home a goodie bag. When: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m. Where: Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Road, Sandy Springs More info: sandyspringsga.gov
‘A KIDS’ CHRISTMAS’
What: Join the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra for a sensory-friendly holiday concert where dancing, singalongs, Santa Claus and reindeer magic bring people of all abilities together to celebrate the holiday season. When: Saturday, Dec. 16, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
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Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $17 to $30 More info: johnscreeksymphony.org
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $28 for adults; $20 for students; $15 for children More info: stagedoortheatrega.org
‘SHE LOVES ME’
CHRISTKINDLMARKET ROSWELL
‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT BROOK RUN PARK
What: “She Loves Me” is a romanticcomedy musical based on Mike Lazlos’ “Parfuemerie,” a play that has inspired many movie adaptations including “You’ve Got Mail’’ starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. When: Until Dec. 17, times vary Where: Act1 Theatre, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta Cost: $20 to $25 More info: act1theater.org What: This beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. When: Until Dec. 17, times vary Where: Stage Door Theatre,
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What: The first annual Christkindlmarket will be set up for your holiday season on the front lawn of Bulloch Hall with authentic food, crafts, drink and activities. When: Until Dec. 24, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell More info: roswellchristkindlmarket.com
What: Holiday Lights returns for a fourth year with a self-guided walkable display, ceremonial lighting, free hot cocoa and concessions from Top Job Beverages and DonutNV Atlanta. When: Until Dec. 31, 4-8 p.m. Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyga.gov
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OPINION
PAST TENSE
Sergeant Alvin York and the other 16, Part I Sergeant Alvin York reported to World War I Camp Gordon in Chamblee on Nov. 17, 1917. He was a well-known, decorated soldier whose fame multiplied when Gary Cooper played him in VALERIE BIGGERSTAFF the 1941 movie “SerColumnist geant York.” The story that made him famous portrayed York as acting alone. Additional history with a different perspective has become available in recent years. What if York did not act alone, as military documents and the media of the time reported? Did other soldiers deserve recognition for the heroic actions that York was credited with? Alvin York was born in 1887 in the mountains of Tennessee in a town called Pall Mall. He was called to serve and assigned to Camp Gordon in Chamblee, arriving along with many other recruits. He was known as a marksman. At Norcross Rifle Range, where Camp Gordon recruits were sent to practice rifle skills, his commander was Capt. Peter Carey, who said of York, “He had substantial skills as a dead-eyed squirrel shooter but lacked any vestige of discipline requisite to becoming a skillful soldier.” (Interview with Chris Carey) York was a conscientious objector and at one point was given leave to return home. When he returned to Camp Gordon, he became part of the 82nd Division, 328th Infantry, Company G. On April 19, 1918, the 328th Infantry left Camp Gordon, traveling to Camp Upton in New York to board a ship for France. The 328th participated in the MeuseArgonne offensive, in the Battle of ChatelChehery. The reports afterward claimed that on Oct. 8, 1918, York almost singlehandedly knocked out 35 machine guns, captured 132 German soldiers and killed 25 German soldiers. Six American men were killed and four were injured in the battle. Other men were said to be no longer able to help. York was credited with saving the lives of many of his men, and he received the Medal of Honor for his bravery. He also received medals from France and Italy. In James P. Gregory Jr.’s 2022 book “Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York: The Other Sixteen,” he shares a different perspective on the incident. Gregory spoke to descendants of the other survivors of the battle to document history passed down to them. Gregory’s work began with the previous research of Robert V. D’Angelo. D’Angelo
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and Kevin Early were both descendants of Corporal Early, another soldier who was present at the Oct. 8 battle. They tracked down other relatives of soldiers from the 328th. The remaining “Other Sixteen” were Cpl. Murray L. Savage and privates Otis B. Merrithew, Joseph Kornacki, Percy Beardsley, Patrick Donohue, Maryan Dymowski,Thomas Johnson, Mario Muzzi, Michael Sacina, Feodor Sok, Carl Frederick Swanson, Fred Wareing, Ralph Weiler, George W. Wills and William Wine. In addition to Sgt. York, these men all trained at Camp Gordon as part of the 82nd Division, 328th Infantry. In 1917 and 1918 they were training at Camp Gordon and at the Norcross Rifle Range. Although York is an important part of what happened on Oct. 8, 1918, the recollections of others who were there indicate he did not act alone. The next Past Tense will have more on the story of that day and what happened in the years and decades later. Thank you to Edward Shevenock for sharing this and other World War I history with me. Shevenock’s father was assigned to Camp Gordon and became part of the 82nd Division, 326th Infantry, who defended the position of the 328th on Oct. 8, 1918. Award-winning author Valerie Biggerstaff is a longtime columnist for Appen Media and the Dunwoody Crier. She lives in Atlanta. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail.com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.
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It’s about time I never make new year’s resolutions and this year is going to be no exception. However, I did recently resolve to change something in my life that – in hindsight – I think may be a good deciRAY APPEN sion if I can stick Publisher Emeritus to it. A few months ago, I decided that I would never be in a hurry again – as in never ever – for anything or anyone or for myself, unless of course there was some sort of medical emergency or similar. The stimulus for my decision was simply my having stumbled upon a rhetorical question to myself – “why?” “Why should I ever be in a hurry” was the rhetorical thought that occurred to me. Why? I stopped in my tracks and thought about that for a few moments. I couldn’t come up with a good answer. Exactly what was it that I gained by being in a hurry? Whatever it was, was it worth it? Then I asked myself: “What does being in a hurry cost me? Ah, the $64,000 question! Any guesses? How about the absolute most debilitating affliction going on in our modern world – “stress.” Yep, I thought, why would I want to deliberately increase the amount of stress in my already stressful life? Why would anyone do that? The more I thought about it the more incredulous I became at the folly of allowing myself to be in a hurry. It has now been several months since I banned “being in a hurry” from my life. I have to say that it feels good. I do notice it, a subtle change, and I expect that over time I will discover more ways in which my life will be changed and enriched by decreasing stress. There are many simple, silly examples of not being in a hurry that I have been experiencing. For example, I no longer try to drive through late yellow lights; I just stop and let the light change and then wait for the next green. No big deal. I don’t care about making it through an intersection a few seconds faster anymore. And since I no longer prioritize saving a few seconds at intersections, I have found myself letting more people in – those waiting to pull onto the road. That feels good, and many of those folks seem a bit surprised at someone slowing down to let them in. I don’t have to worry/stress about speed limits anymore because I don’t speed anymore to save a minute or two for no good reason. That sounds stupid, I know, but every instance of stress reduction adds up; less stress means
longer life and better life usually. I do the same thing at the grocery. Well, I have always done it, but now I do it even more – letting people in front of me who have fewer items than I do or who look like “they are in a hurry” and could use a few extra minutes gained by someone letting them in front. And I am so happy that the other day when I almost “blinked” at my Publix and put my empty cart into one of the cart-stalls out in the parking lot to save time instead of walking it all the way back into the store. I have never left a cart in a Publix parking lot for a Publix employee to gather. Yep, that feels good and only takes me maybe two minutes. Since I am no longer in a hurry, I find myself more willing to stop and help someone who looks like they need help for one reason or another. I chat more now – with friends and at times with total strangers because, well because I can, and because I am not worried about “losing time.” In fact, I posit that I am in fact “gaining time,” gaining quality time instead of losing frivolous time. The older I get, the more I realize that everything comes full circle. I remember when I hiked the AT that I never took those side trails off the main trail because that would have slowed me down on completing that long hike. I didn’t have time to take those paths less trodden. And what, just what did I miss because of that? Who did I not meet? What did I not see? What experiences did I deny myself because I was in a hurry to get somewhere when “somewhere” was everywhere around me? Since I am no longer in a hurry, I think that I value my time even more than before. I am more conscious of myself, my emotions, and what I allow into and out of my life. I have been reading to help me with this. Another buried treasure I think I may have found is how I manage my emotions – anger for example, or other negative emotions. I have read that the typical emotional reaction to a negative stimulus lasts about 90 seconds and then is gone – unless one dwells on it, allows it to continue to be part of one’s “story.” So now, I am working on that time, those 90 seconds and what I do or not do with the intrusion after that. It is a conscious decision about how I manage myself and managing my time obviously is at the heart of that. It’s all about time and how we manage it – or if we allow it to manage us. “It’s (not) time to make a change Just relax, take it easy You’re still young, that’s your fault There’s so much you have to know” − Cat Stevens , “Father and Son”
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GARDEN BUZZ
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Plant tulips this fall and be rewarded with beautiful spring flowers Are you looking for a pop of red, orange, yellow or pink color in your spring garden? I have a suggestion, plant tulip bulbs in November or December and after enjoying cold winter weather, CAROLE MACMULLAN they will reward you with an uplifting and Guest Columnist elegant display of flowers in the spring. Locked inside a tulip (genus Tulipa) bulb is an embryo plant waiting for the opportunity to prosper and for flowers to grow. The Dutch in the late 1500s discovered tulip and daffodil bulbs in Central Asia and Turkey and introduced them to Europe. Even to this day, more than 400 years later, the Netherlands is the major supplier of spring bulbs and is considered the bulb capital of the world. Thousands of visitors flock to the Keukenhof Gardens near Amsterdam in late March and early April to see the approximately 7 million flower bulbs planted in the garden each year. Because bulbs contain their own food supply, they can be stored for several months and planted with almost 100% success. For this reason, they were one of the first flowering plants brought by the early settlers to the United States. I love to look at the bulb catalogs I receive in the mail every year in the late summer. Unfortunately, some of the bulbs are not suited to Georgia gardens since we have mild winters with few days that reach temperatures below 32 degrees. Most tulips and daffodil bulbs, as well as lesserknown bulbs such as Allium and Fritillaria, need a period of 6-12 weeks of cold winter weather to stimulate the bulbs to develop into mature, flowering plants in the spring. As a result, many of the fall bulbs found in catalogs are not recommended for Southern gardens. When I moved from the Pittsburgh area to northern Atlanta 15 years ago, I naively planted Allium bulbs since they were a beautiful addition to my Pittsburgh gardens. After planting the Allium bulbs in the fall, I eagerly awaited them producing a 2-foot-long stem with one tennis ball sized, purple flower on top in late March or early April. What happened is not what I expected! The stem was only 1 foot tall and the much anticipated, eye-catching flower never formed! This stunning failure resulted in me reimagining my future garden and my determination to become an educated consumer and learn from my mistakes. I have some suggestions so you do not miss the opportunity to enjoy tulips and have their dazzling array of spring color in your garden! In order to maximize their success, as well as the success of any fall
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This week’s “Garden Buzz” guest columnist is Carole MacMullan, a Master Gardener and a Milton resident. She taught biology for 35 years in the Pittsburgh area. In 2014, after moving to Milton, Carole completed the Master Gardener training program and joined the North Fulton Master Gardeners (NFMG) and the Milton Garden Club. Her favorite hobbies are gardening, hiking, biking, and reading. She also serves as the chair for two scholarship committees.
Learn more • https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B918&title= flowering-bulbs-for-georgia-gardens • https://site.extension.uga.edu/barrowanr/2020/09/bulbs-beyond-daffodils • https://www.almanac.com/flower-bulb-problems-and-solutions • https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/tulip/ • https://www.britannica.com/plant/tulip • https://www.longfield-gardens.com/article/how-to-grow-spring-bulbs-in-warm-climates • https://www.longfield-gardens.com/article/7-tips-for-planting-tulips bulb, you need to provide the best environment for growth. Bulbs need finely textured soil that drains well and allows their root system to grow and obtain nutrients. Prior to planting, till the soil, break up clumps of soil, remove rocks and add compost or manure to the native soil. Add some bulb food or bone meal to your soil following the directions on the package. Most tulips
should be planted 6 inches below the surface in late November or December after the soil temperature drops to 55 degrees. Tulips are annuals in the South and must be planted each year to enjoy their beauty every spring. After they bloom, they are easily removed to make way for your summer annuals. Remember, fall bulbs like cold weather!
To encourage flowering and to simulate the cold winter conditions tulips prefer, I suggest placing your tulip bulbs in the refrigerator for 6-12 weeks prior to planting them in November or December when the ground is 55 degrees or less. According to my research, refrigerated bulbs should be planted immediately after you remove them the refrigerator and before they are exposed to temperatures above 45 degrees to maximize growth and flowering. Two things to add about refrigerating bulbs: Do not keep any fruit in the refrigerator while the bulbs are chilling. Ripening fruit gives off ethylene gas that will damage the embryonic plant inside the bulbs. To prevent the bulbs from drying out, place them in ventilated plastic bags during the chilling period. Tulips are prone to deer damage, unlike daffodils that have deer-resistant, poisonous bulbs. If you have a fenced-in area where deer cannot trespass, I strongly recommend tulips. If you have a garden that is visited by deer, there is a solution. Please view this short video, https://www. longfield-gardens.com/article/how-toplant-tulip-bulbs/ to determine the best way to plant tulips to avoid deer damage. I hope this article has piqued your interest in planting tulips and you are ready to begin planting. There are more than 100 varieties to choose from, just search through bulb catalogs or visit your favorite garden center to view your options. Happy Gardening! North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to educate its members and the public in the areas of horticulture and ecology in order to promote and foster community enrichment. Master Gardener Volunteers are trained and certified by The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Learn more at nfmg.net. Previous Garden Buzz columns are featured at https:// appenmedia.com/opinion/columnists/garSolution den_buzz/. E N I D P E S O S H A D E A L U M L O G E S B O D E O W L E T B A L L E R I N A K N E W E D O S H E L L A L M S I M P T S P S A T E I O N C O W A R E A R E M A R K A B L E R E I N S A I D E P E E S P O R T C U L L I S E R N S E R G Y E A S M O E U L T U L N A A M P P E A T Y R O A G I L E A L L I G A T O R A L I B I C L A D M E G A R E R U N T E S T Y T A C O A M O S
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Continued from Page 1 The city encourages folks to bundle up and check availability before arriving. According to the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center’s team, about 1,200 people showed up to skate on opening weekend, Nov. 24-26. A member of the operations team said they have seen everything from Olympic athletes to toddlers during the first week. The Arts Center team provides plastic skate trainers for inexperienced skaters and folks concerned about the slippery surface. Tracy Martin is on the food and beverage operations team at the arts center, just a few quick paces from the ice rink. While the operations team handles scheduling and cleaning the ice rink, the food and beverage team runs concessions and the beer garden. “A lot of departments come together and work together to put on an operation like this,” Martin said. After each 1-hour session on the ice, the operations team cleans the surface with a miniature Zamboni, or ice resurfacing machine. “This is our first full week, so we’re still gauging,” Martin said. “This is our first year, so we will learn a lot of things.” Other events at City Springs during December, like the Roswell Dance Starz’s production of “The Nutcracker,” Sparkle City Springs Dec. 3 and the City Springs Production Company’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” will bring more folks out to ice skate, Martin said. The operations and concessions teams said they hope to learn how to improve Skate City Springs in future iterations. The attendance trend during the first week of Skate City Springs shows more people are interested in ice skating on weekends. When schools release students for holiday break, the team at Skate City Springs expects more consistent attendance. “So far, we’ve gotten a really good response,” Martin said. The outside lounging area, full of televisions and Christmas-themed decorations, has yet to attract Sandy Springs and Metro Atlanta residents. The operations team is working on providing outdoor heaters to make the area more comfortable. Around 15 Metro Atlanta residents turned up to Skate City Springs Nov. 30 to enjoy the 7 p.m. time slot. Mother and daughter Sara and Josie Panzer ran circles around others in that time slot by a wide margin. Sara, a former Center Ice coach and professional ice-skater, spent the evening teaching her daughter some moves. East Cobb residents Lane Rhoden
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Atlanta native Eleshea Jarmon and Maryland native Hilda Lule help attendees register for Skate City Springs and pick out their blades Nov. 30.
and her two sons, Mack and Rollie, went to dinner at a nearby Sandy Springs restaurant and discovered the ice-skating rink on the City Green. Liana Masih and Michael Pardo of Dunwoody said they enjoy ice skating and found out about Skate City Springs through an internet search. They said the ice rink is much more convenient than the one at Alpharetta’s Avalon. “The last time I ice skated was on a cruise, I was telling her, and you can feel the waves,” Pardo joked. “It’s steady, it’s not moving.” To schedule your time on the ice, visit https://citysprings.com/skate
Cobb County resident Sharion Rodgers and Sandy Springs resident Laura Lanhan use plastic skate trainers at Skate City Springs Nov. 30. Rodgers and Lanhan found out about the ice rink on social media.
A few ice skaters stand in line at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center’s rental unit at the City Green Nov. 30. Members of the operations team said weekends at Skate City Springs are significantly more busy thn weekdays.
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