Dunwoody Crier — June 6, 2019

Adrian Bonser: Leader and preservationist

‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a musical powerhouse

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Kingsley Elementary achieves certification Curriculum includes aspects of STEM and fine arts

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com Kingsley Elementary is celebrating the school’s designation as the first AdvancEd STEAM certified school in Dunwoody, which recognizes the school’s commitment to science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

The rigorous program through AdvancEd, the accreditation organization for primary and secondary schools, seeks to prepare students for today’s careers in information and technology.

While the majority of schools seek only STEM certification, adding the arts component is equally important to others.

“When I become a principal three years ago it was my goal to become STEM

certified,” said Kingsley Elementary Principal Melanie Pearch. “Halfway into the process, our music and art teachers wanted to get involved, so we moved to STEAM.” The arts designation allows students to think beyond science and engineering and explore design principles and innovation within the arts.

Kingsley teacher Romilia Human said the school took on the challenges required for certification, with an “all hands-on deck” attitude to see the process through to completion.

“We hit the ground running,” Human said. “It usually takes two to three years to gain certification, but we received STEAM certification in a year and a half which is an amazing feat to accomplish.”

The certification process is a multi-

pronged focus on all aspects of the school which lead to STEM success. Teachers attended numerous sessions to learn everything from the vocabulary used in STEM standards, to best practices in STEM education, to learning how to create evidence-based learners in the classroom.

Human noted DeKalb County School System has a great STEM footprint to guide the school through the process which helped along the way.

“Teachers learn how to be a STEM educator through numerous professional learning opportunities to increase the rigor and focus for our students,” she explained.

Not all learning took place in the bricks and mortar of the classroom.

Partnerships created in the Kingsley Elementary community led to learning

See KINGSLEY, Page 4

Tyra Harris-Thompson, assistant principal of Kingsley Elementary

SPECIAL

DeKalb school superintendent will not seek contract extension Erwin, Chair of the STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — DeKalb CounDeKalb County Board ty School District Superintendent/CEO of Education. “He is a R. Stephen Green intends to continue dynamic leader with a serving in his current role through June strong focus on student 30, 2020, but will not seek to extend his achievement leading to contract. A national search for a replacehigher education, work ment will begin next month, and Green and life-long learnwill remain to help transition the role. ing. During his tenure Green advised the DeKalb County we’ve seen the system’s Board of Education of his decision last GREEN graduation rates inweek, attributing his departure to personal crease as well as student participation in reasons after consideration with his family.

Advanced Placement and International “We are grateful to Superintendent Baccalaureate Green for his service to our district for 03-06-19_HAbannerBlue.qxp_Layout 1 3/4/19 11:16 AM Page 1 programs.”

During Green’s tenure, the district the last four years,” said Dr. Michael

regained full accreditation and received a five-year renewal in 2017 from AdvancED. His vision to decentralize the district office to place more emphasis on support services in the field for students and their families has led the way for significant academic growth and achievement. DCSD’s College and Career Ready Performance Index scores continue to climb each year as well > as > student progress on the Georgia Milestones End of Course and End of Grade > > > tests. > Schools commu “The DeKalb County > > nity is truly inspirational,” said Green.

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Criminal trespass was reported May 21 at a residence on Trailridge Way. A woman informed authorities that an unknown party pressure washed part of their driveway and the front and back of their house when nobody was at home. The victim said she had not requested the service.

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

Resident found dead in Peachford Road flat DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police found the body of a man lying on a couch May 23 at an apartment on Peachford Road. The responding officer entered the residence after police received an anonymous 911 call. A DeKalb County fire unit responded to the report and confirmed that the male was dead.

The man was seen lying next to a set of keys covered in white powder residue.

The white residue was also found on the counter top of the apartment. It tested positive for cocaine. The 911 call was reported as anonymous and it is unknown how long the caller was at the scene before calling. The apartment is leased to a woman.

Fallen debris from truck causes flat tire on car DUNWOODY, Ga. — Debris from a construction truck resulted in a flat tire for a woman driving along I-285 May 23.

The woman said she was eastbound on the highway near Ashford Dunwoody Road when a chunk of concrete fell from a silver dump truck ahead of her near the exit ramp. The woman ran over the debris which resulted in a flat tire.

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The responding officer asked the victim to contact any neighbors to ask if they requested power washing services for their home and determine if it was an address error.

The case was recorded in case of potential scam or fraud.

the first light on Ashford Dunwoody Road, she exited her vehicle and began to approach the male truck driver. She informed the driver of the incident before returning to her vehicle with the assumption that the driver would pull over and give her his information. But, the truck drove off, proceeding onto I-285 westbound. The woman said she saw a sign on the back of the truck stating “We are not responsible for items that fall off of the vehicle.”

The responding officer contacted the construction company, and the company operator informed the officer that the incident was considered a road hazard and that vehicles need to remain 500 feet behind their vehicles.

Computer service fraud costs owner thousands DUNWOODY, Ga. — A woman notified Dunwoody Police May 23 to report an incident of telephone fraud. She informed police that she answered a call listed as having come from 1-800-MY-APPLE on her screen. The caller told her that her accounts and iCloud had been compromised and that access to her computer was required to fix the issue.

She received another call later that day in which a male “technician” instructed her to provide access to her computer. The caller then told the victim to go to a Target or Best Buy to purchase five gift cards each worth $500 to remedy the issue. After following through on the request, the woman gave the numbers of each gift card to the caller. The victim became suspicious once the suspect told her to call him again later and asked her to buy eight

more gift cards.

The victim quickly called Apple where an automated message informed her about her recent fraud.

Tenant accused of tossing furniture into driveway JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek rental owner filed a report with police that one of her tenants had thrown several pieces of furniture and appliance items out of her rental home and into her driveway.

The owner told police that her tenant, whom she has had ongoing disputes with, is responsible. The items were removed and had been damaged. They included a refrigerator, couch, armchair, mattress, stove and multiple bags and boxes of items.

The woman provided police with pictures of the items in the driveway.

Employee falls victim to email scammer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man reported to police May 21 that someone pretending to be his boss contacted him through email asking for $2,000 in Apple gift cards.

The Johns Creek man, who was at home, went to the store to purchase four $500 Apple gift cards and sent the card numbers to the suspect over email.

When the scammer asked the man for more money, he became suspicious and contacted police.

The man and the suspect only communicated over email, not over the phone.

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DeKalb County, Board of Education hold first joint meeting in six years

By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — In their first joint meeting in six years, the DeKalb County Commission and the Board of Education ran through a number of initiatives the two could partner on to improve efficiency.

At the May 25 meeting held at the Board of Education meeting room, the two bodies discussed the joint use of school and sports facilities, infrastructure improvements near schools, youth apprenticeship and career training plans and transportation issues. The meeting was set for a maximum of two hours, so agenda items like public safety, drug abuse issues and sex trafficking were left to the next meeting which is tentatively set for October 15.

This meeting was more symbolic than substantive, because no policy could be written or enacted, just discussed between the two. Last time the two bodies met there was no plan for a second meeting, District 7 Board Member Joyce Morley said, adding she hopes the sessions will produce more than mere talk.

The DeKalb County Commission and the Board of Education ran through a number of initiatives the two could partner on to improve efficiency.

Officials said both entities could benefit from improved communications, but they could also realize cost savings through shared resources and facilities, a key topic at the meeting.

There was a time when school fields were considered DeKalb parks, Board of Education Vice Chair Marshall Orson said. Durability is one of the problems, he said, and he wants to fund turfing of high school fields as much as possible.

The group also discussed how to make pools part of a shared use plan, with officials suggesting that there

could be more pools built for schools and the public in the future.

The fact that the meeting took place at all was one of the session’s biggest accomplishments, said District 1 Board of Education Member Stan Jester.

“The school district needs to stop building capital projects in a silo,” he wrote in a statement. “We need to plan and work with our jurisdictional partners to better serve our communities.

Many of the school district’s current building plans harm the community and degrade the quality of education.”

He described the board as “isolationist,” and said if there is no improvement, voters will “vote with their feet,” by moving to districts that build better quality facilities that foster successful educational outcomes.

Jester asked that drug abuse issues be added to the agenda for next time.

The county needs to address vaping in schools, he said, because harder drugs could follow.

“Amphetamines and opioids are coming to a school near you and I would like to get ahead of this epidemic,” Jester said.

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Dunwoody begins free summer concert series June 8 DUNWOODY, Ga. — The City of Dunwoody will begin its “Groovin’ on the Green” concert series this Saturday, June 8 at Pernoshal Park.

The series includes three summer concerts, which are free and open to the public.

“This is our second year for Groovin’ on the Green,” Dunwoody Recreation Program Supervisor Rachel Waldron said. “After seeing so many families come together to enjoy music in our newest park last summer, we knew we had to bring the concert series back in 2019.”

The concerts will all be Saturday nights from 6 to 9 and feature the Josh Gilbert Band on June 8, Emerald Empire Band on July 13 and The Wheelers on August 10.

There will be a special back-toschool ice cream social at the Wheelers concert. Food and drink trucks will be set up during each concert and families can enjoy yard games and giveaways.

Pernoshal Park is at 4575 N Shallowford Rd.

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Kingsley:

the schools Parent Teacher Organization along with Tova Norman, said the enthusiasm of the school-based staff Continued from Page 1 created the momentum.

“Earning the STEAM certification solidifies what parents and educators opportunities with the Center for Pupof Kingsley already know is happening petry Arts, Dunwoody Nature Center, in the classroom – we have students Atlanta Dog Rescue Café and other who are excited about collaborative, businesses interested in advancing the project-based learning,” Gordon said.

STEM experience.

She said the process inspired the On-site visits from Kennesaw State students take a different approach to University’s Maker Bus allowed students the opportunity to experience STEM con- problem-solving and critical thinking.

“The results were amazing…. we cepts through hands-on activities. have happy kids who love to learn!”

Human attributes the school’s sucGordon said. cess to having the right team in place, Assistant Principal Tyra Harriswith the support of all 60-plus teachThompson credits the PTO with providers, and each of their 500 students, from the 3-4-year-old special education ing critical financial support, including funding for an “HGTV-like makeover” preschoolers to 5th graders. to build a STEM lab, and helping to “No one was left behind,” she send staff to conferences for profeslaughed. “Every student and teacher sional development. was involved in the STEM curriculum in Kingsley Elementary has incorporated some way.” the STEAM enrichment curriculum in Human said she enjoyed going numerous ways throughout the school into the special education classrooms including Problem Based Learning projand seeing students engaged in some ects in the classroom, a redesigned art aspect of STEM, with differentiated studio to encourage artistic behavior, oneinstruction to match their capabilities. to-one Chromebooks for every student, Parent involvement was also a and STEAM-based after-school programs. key factor in the STEAM certification Three years after coming on board process, helping out with STEAM Days, as principal at Kingsley Elementary, schoolwide projects, administrative duPearch said the goals she set for the ties, and simply supporting the goals of school2:54 andPM a STEAM are the program.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Eternally grateful to the expeditious DeKalb County EMS Albeit Dunwoody City Councilperson (and current mayoral candidate) Terry Nall claims statistics prove otherwise, I shall be eternally grateful to the expeditious DeKalb County emergency medical technicians who last November arrived at my home much sooner than anyone anticipated when I suffered the first of two massive heart attacks that day, braved my rambunctious dogs, accurately assessed and treated my condition, then adeptly maneuvered I-285 rush hour traffic in order that the proficient cardiovascular staff at St. Joseph's Hospital

could attend to me.

Although my argument is merely anecdotal, I cannot envision a more efficient, professional, skilled, or compassionate emergency services than what DeKalb County currently provides. Y'all need to be careful that what you wish for, it just might come true - what if ambulance response times was merely a political platform, similar to “Build the Wall,” which mayoral candidate Terry Nall is utilizing as a wedge issue to base his campaign on and y'all end up with a less efficient and more expensive emergency service than y'all have now?!

My own current existence is proof to me that what we have now is much more than satisfactory.

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“Ain’t Misbehavin’” continues through June 16 with performances at 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. There are two additional performance on Thursdays, June 6 and 13 at 8 p.m.

Stage Door’s ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a musical powerhouse

By Gayle & Rob Suggs For The Crier To put it simply, Stage Door’s latest musical revue should fill every seat and enjoy an extended run. It’s that exhilaratingly perfect.

As it is, “Ain’t Misbehavin’’’ is one of the classic shows of its kind. You’ll hear favorites such as “Honeysuckle Rose,” “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love,” and the title tune “Ain’t Misbehavin.’”

But, this collection of music associated with Fats Waller and the Harlem Renaissance is packed with little-remembered delights, so that with song after song, you’re thinking, “How have I never heard this?” On top of that, these are some of the funniest. Where else can you hear “Fat and Greasy,” “Your Feet’s Too Big,” and “Lounging at the Waldorf?”

Wisely, dialogue and biographical sections are eschewed in this show.

There’s simply too much great music and dance available. Curious about Waller’s life? Google it. Want to feel the energy of Harlem’s Cotton Club in the 1920s? Step up to the ticket window.

Fine as the show itself may be — and it’s a gem — this is a very special production, given its firecracker cast.

The energy builds until, by the final few minutes, the performers have the audience in their pocket. As exceptional as the first act is, the second is a smash, loaded up with a feast of showstoppers.

And the cast keeps whipping the proceedings into a higher gear. To borrow a line from Fats, this joint is jumpin’.

The cast of five includes Fenner Eaddy, Spencer G. Stephens, and Melissa “Lola” Youngblood, all of whom are returning to Stage Door. Joining them are Alyssa Michele and Vallea E. Woodbury, who are making their Stage

Door debut. You will swear this group of exceptionally talented performers have been together for years as they shine and shimmy in “Handful of Keys” and “Spreadin’ Rhythm Around.” But, their hauntingly poignant delivery of the tight harmonies of “Black and Blue” is transcendent.

Thankfully, Director Robert Egizio brought this high-energy show back to Stage Door (he first directed it here 15 years ago), casting it with cream-of-thecrop talent, and letting them do what they do best. Chuck Welcome’s art deco set lands you in the middle of a club in the 1920s, while J.D. Williams’ lighting design always sets the right mood.

The Honeysuckle Rose Band is led my Musical Director/Conductor Nick Silvestri on piano. Joining Silvestri are Joseph Jenkins (reeds), David Anthony Kelly, Jr. (bass), Paul Poovey and Jonathan Swygert (trumpets), and Adam Wolfe (drums). Rounding out the technical crew are Rial Ellsworth (sound design), Jim Alford (costume design), Jordan Keyon Smith (choreographer), Kathy Ellsworth (properties design), George Deavours (wig design), and Meghan B. Zern (stage manager).

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” continues through June 16 with performances at 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. There are two additional performance on Thursdays, June 6 and 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $33 for adults, $30 for seniors, $22 for students and $15 for youth under 12 years.

Stage Door Players is located in the North DeKalb Cultural Arts Center, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody and is on the web at www.stagedoorplayers.net. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 770-396-1727.

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COMMUNITY

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Good money habits pay off big in long run

2019 Dunwoody Woman’s Club Scholarship winners The Dunwoody Woman’s Club announced its 2019 scholarship award winners at a May 16 ceremony. The winners are Laura Lawson Duncan (not pictured), Chloe Beecher (third from left) and Zach Stetter (sixth from left). Also pictured from left: Terry Kemp, Scholarship chair; Maria Barnhart, Dunwoody Woman’s Club president; and family members from left to right on back row: Sarah Duncan, Bob Ramay, Valerie Beecher and Allison Stetter.

The North Springs Charter High School or Dunwoody High School graduates will receive a $2,000 scholarship toward their college expenses this fall.

In his 2018 book, “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones,” James Clear defines a habit as “a routine practice perLewis J. Walker, CFP or formed regularly; an automatic response to a specific situation.” The May 15, 2019, release of Charles Schwab’s annual Modern Wealth Survey indicates that bad money habits continue to plague too many Americans, especially millennials and Gen Z. Heads up. Skip a few lattes, buy James Clear’s book, apply his methods, and transform bad habits into wealth-building success.

The national survey of Americans ages 21 to 75 taken in February 2019, revealed a majority (59 percent) lived paycheck-to-paycheck. Forty-four percent carry a credit card balance, very expensive short-term financing. Do you know what your credit card charges?

Have you read the fine print that comes with every bill?

Ponder the disclosure noted on a monthly statement from a leading bank card. If the card owner incurred no additional charges, and each month paid only the minimum payment, it takes 35 years to pay off the debt!

Only 38 percent of those surveyed have built up an emergency fund. Spending on “non-essential items” averages roughly $500 a month. Invest $500 per month at a 6 percent compounded annualized yield, and in 10 years you’ll have $82, 349; $232,176 after 20 years. Financial wellbeing is a function of positive habits trumping bad, willpower, discipline, resolve and focus...words indicating that optimal rewards come from a solid plan.

Schwab noted, “63 percent of Atlanta residents who have a written financial plan feel financially stable, while only 34 percent of those without a plan feel that same level of comfort.” Of those working with a planner on a regular basis versus those who do not, a far larger percentage pay bills and save each month, have an emergency fund, automate a portion of their income to go into savings, never carry a credit card balance, make other loan payments on time or have no debt.

Does it take big and hard changes in habits and behavior to move to a positive and confidence building path? “No,” says Beard. Tiny changes in behavior make a big difference. By making small

behavioral adjustments, daily incremental changes in money habits, any habit, actually, a big difference becomes more noticeable over time.

“If you can get 1 percent better each day for one year, you’ll end up 37 times better by the time you’re done. Conversely, if you get 1 percent worse each day for one year, you’ll decline nearly down to zero. What starts as a small win or a minor setback accumulates into something much more.”

Consider. Your goal is to lose weight.

So, you give up one sugary drink a day and hit the gym a few times a week, but four to six weeks later you don’t see a big difference, so you quit. Being impatient, we want instant results, a quick fix. The same thing goes relative to digging ourselves out of money holes.

The miracle of compound interest and growth takes time to unfold. Money not spent but diverted to investments takes time to grow to meaningful and comforting proportions. It can take a saltwater oyster from five to 20 years to form a sizeable and valuable pearl.

Those with a written plan along with periodic check-ins with an advisor are more likely to score higher in four powerful metrics: 1) goal setting and financial planning; 2) saving and investing; 3) staying on track; 4) confidence in reaching financial goals. Why do top tennis players, golfers, other winning athletes still retain coaches? Impartial, unbiased, unemotional advice counts in keeping us on goal. We may fool ourselves, but we can’t fool our coach (or mom, for that matter, our original life coach!).

For the graduates of 2019, work on establishing good money habits now, especially if you must tackle student loans.

Don’t let friends posting expensive experiences on social media influence you to spend more than you can afford just to keep up. The Schwab study showed that to be a problem. Dave Ramsey warns, “You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.”

Good advice. Congratulations and enjoy your summer!

Lewis Walker, CFP®, is a financial life planning strategist at Capital Insight Group; 770-441-3553;lewis@lewwalker. com. Securities & advisory services offered through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA). Lewis is a registered representative and investment adviser representative of SFA which otherwise is unaffiliated with Capital Insight Group.

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Adrian Bonser: Community leader and preservationist Cascading roses on the arbor at Donaldson-Bannister Farm, a $150,000 endowment for education programs and future gardens at the farm. These are the legacies that Dr. Adrian Gendell Bonser left VALERIE for the community of BIGGERSTAFF Dunwoody.

Adrian’s love of preservation began when the Cheek/ Spruill House was at risk of being demolished and continued as Donaldson-Bannister Farm became a Dunwoody city park.

Adrian came to Atlanta for her dental residency at Emory University following dental school at Ohio State University.

She opened her private dental practice in Dunwoody in 1992 and later worked for DeKalb Health Services, which included seeing patients at the facility located at Brook Run. When a Georgia Perimeter College parking deck was constructed directly behind her house, she stepped forward to represent the neighborhood and ask for less obtrusive lighting and louvers on one side of the deck.

“I became an activist accidentally,” Adrian explained in a 2018 interview.

Around this time, the Dunwoody YES campaign was ramping up and she was asked to participate. When Dunwoody became a city in 2008, as a visible leader of the community she was asked by some to run for City Council. Adrian became the first woman on the Dunwoody City Council.

In 2012, Adrian and M. J. Thomas had an idea for an event to help the community see the potential of the Donaldson-Bannister Farm. In conjunction with Dunwoody Preservation Trust, they held Preservation Celebration in June and September of that year, with funds donated by Adrian and her husband through the Gendell Family Foundation.

Since that time, board members and volunteers of DPT have worked diligently to rehabilitate the home and aprepare the property to be enjoyed by all ages.

In later years, Adrian began a lengthy battle with cancer, a battle which she sadly lost on July 20, 2018. As she fought cancer, she made plans to continue her work for preservation by leaving an endowment with Dunwoody Preservation Trust. She and Brian established the Dr. Adrian Gendell Bonser Endowment Fund.

Adrian also envisioned beautiful climbing roses on the arbor of the farm, and she accomplished this goal before she passed away. She met with DPT leadership, selected New Dawn roses and funded not only the roses themselves, but for them to be planted and trained to climb the arbor. The result of those efforts can now be enjoyed by all on the grounds of the Farm.

Education at Donaldson-Bannister Farm was important to Adrian because she felt that children could benefit by seeing what it was like to grow up on a farm. As summer approaches, the second annual Camp Flashback will bring the farm life experience to children, another of Adrian’s visions are being realized.

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The New Dawn Roses cascading on the arbor at Donaldson-Bannister Farm were selected and donated by Adrian Bonser.

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The perfect storm I’ve long said in reference to my 10year stretch of regular workouts, “I live in fear that I’ll lose my workout partner and immediately fall off the wagon.”

I know myself well enough to know that KATHY I showed up two MANOS PENN times a week because she was counting on me. The fact that I was also paying a trainer didn’t hurt.

Even after I retired three years ago, I continued getting up at 6:30 a.m. to make our 8 a.m. workout. I thought the thing that might eventually do in our partnership would be a change in my friend’s work from home arrangement.

Heaven forbid she’d want to work out at 6 or 7 a.m. so she could shower and get to an office.

Instead, the perfect storm hit. It started when our gym closed in late January. We’d constantly switched gyms over the years as trainers came and went and had been at this one for two years.

My friend wanted to try Orange Theory, a workout that my knees wouldn’t be able to tolerate, and I had a medical

procedure scheduled for early February which would preclude workouts for a few weeks. It seemed like a good time to take a break before searching for another gym.

That procedure led to scheduling surgery for early April, so I punted on starting at a new gym and instead worked out at home. My husband and I joined the Silver Sneakers program at the Marcus Jewish Community Center, as I was newly eligible, but only he went.

Can you picture the cartoon of an angel whispering in one ear and the devil in the other? The devil convinced me that working out at home would do, that it was silly to start going to the gym when I’d only have to stop in April and take six weeks off.

Now, after several months of sleeping in, I’m reveling in rolling over at 6:30 a.m. and saying to myself, “Oh, you can just go back to sleep; you don’t have anywhere to be.” I daydream about taking yoga on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. when I start back.

On the Silver Sneakers program, I can use the MJCCA gym equipment and take classes any time 10 a.m.-4 p.m., M-F at no cost. The problem with classes is that unless I have to commit to showing up, I can always find an excuse not

to. Maybe hiring a personal trainer at the MJCCA would be sufficient inspiration to make me show up. After 10 years with a trainer, I know there are plenty of benefits beyond inspiration.

Still, if my workout buddy were to find someplace besides Orange Theory, I’d give it a try even if I had to get up early again, and even if I had to pay.

I keep reminding myself that the hospital nurses marveled at my ability to move around after surgery and attributed it to my workout regimen.

That benefit hadn’t occurred to me and was never what got me to the gym. I’ve always exercised because I’m vain and needed a way to keep the weight off besides starving myself. We

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So, there you have it, the perfect storm. And, now I’m close to being released to hit the gym, and I’ve told the world my story. I’m out of excuses. Will I start back, or throw in the towel? We shall see.

Kathy is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her books, “Lord Banjo the Royal Pooch” and “The Ink Penn: Celebrating the Magic in the Everyday,” at the Enchanted Forest and on Amazon. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com, follow her on Facebook, www.facebook.com/KathyManosPennAuthor/, and/or read her blogs at https://theinkpenn.blogspot.com.

American Hydrangea Society presents tour

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The American Hydrangea Society celebrates its 25 anniversary with a Hydrangea Tour that features five homes in the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs area.

DUNWOODY, Ga. — The American Hydrangea Society will celebrate its 25th annual Garden Tour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 8. The organization has five gardens lined up to tour in Atlanta’s Sandy Springs and Dunwoody area. The tour will feature the genus hydrangea in several settings in gardens of different size.

Tickets for the tour are $30 for a single ticket and $40 for a couple/family membership (two tour tickets) which includes a one-year membership in the society. Tickets will be available on the day of the tour 9 a.m. to noon, cash or check to the society at Garden One, 315 Drummen Court, Atlanta. Those joining online after May 31, will need to pick up their ticket at the will call table.

Bring a copy of your PayPal receipt with you to receive your ticket(s).

There are three Membership Lecture Meetings a year, in February, April and October, and three newsletters a year, which include detailed recaps of the lectures. It is $30 for a single membership and $40 for a couple/family membership.This tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Wear comfortable and sturdy shoes.

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Debra Love of Dunwoody Woman’s Club and Rikkia Anthony, an intake representative with DeKalb County Animal Shelter

Dunwoody Women’s Club donates to animal shelter The Dunwoody Woman Club donated $260 of food, treats, pill bottles, sweaters and more to the Dekalb County No Kill Animal Shelter.

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Dunwoody Nature Center to host flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day

The Dunwoody Nature Center will host a flag retirement ceremony at twilight on Flag Day, Friday June 14. The ceremony will be held in the lower meadow area of the Nature Center at 7:45 p.m. and should last no longer than an hour.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to take part in this moving ceremony that will honor the flag, our country and all our veterans who contributed their service to maintain our freedom. Those Crier 6/6/19 Crossword who attend will leave with a great sense

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of pride and hopefully learn something new about the flag and what it represents. As this is the 75th anniversary year of D-Day, the Dunwoody Nature Center will honor World War II veterans during the service as well.

The ceremony will be performed in conjunction with local Scout troops who will serve as honor guards.

The public is welcome to bring old and worn flags, and the Dunwoody Nature Center will make sure they are respectfully retired. Most Scout troops also collect flags for retirement throughout the year. The meadow will have limited seating, so those not able to stand during the service are encouraged to bring PuzzleJunction.com portable chairs.

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CALENDAR SLIP-N-SLIDE EXTRAVAGANZA What: This free event that will offer three different age-appropriate slides (150 feet, 100 feet and 50 feet). Event offers food and music.

When: Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Leita Thompson Park, 1200 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

POLLINATORS

What: Dunwoody Master Gardener Cyndi McGill will explain what pollinators are, why they are needed and the best plants to attract them. Free refreshments.

When: Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m.noon Where: DCGO Greenhouse, Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dcgo.org

MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK

What: A free featured movie presented on an outdoor screen offers family fun for the summer season. Pre-show includes food trucks, an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities and more.

When: Saturday, June 8, 7 p.m.

Film starts at dusk.

Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

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FEATURED: COMEDY ON THE CLAY

What: Enjoy a comedy showcase featuring some of the southeast’s best comics. THe headliner is Drew Thomas, featuring Paul Ollinger and Vanessa Rae. When: Saturday, June 8, 9-10:30 a.m.

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

COMMUNITY APPRECIATION WEEK

What: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio will hold a Community Appreciation Week, where people can try any class (mat yoga, aerial yoga, meditation, dance, etc.) for $10. Space is limited.

When: June 3-9 Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 500, Johns Creek More info and registration: greyowlmb.com

KARLA HARRIS PERFORMS ‘CERTAIN ELEMENTS’

What: Vocalist Karla Harris is known for dynamic diversity within the music world. Her latest album, “Certain Elements,” is a suite of original music and cover tunes.

When: Wednesday, July 17, 8-9:15 p.m.

Where: City Winery, 650 North Ave., Atlanta Cost: $18-24 More info and tickets: karlaharris.com

EVENTS: BACKYARD POLLINATOR PARADISE WORKSHOP

What: Presenter Ellen Honeycutt will cover native plants and pollinator habits. Learn how to create a garden that attract pollinators.

When: Saturday, June 8, 10 Where: The Mansell House at Wills Park, 1835 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

GEORGETOWN BRIDGE COMMUNITY BICYCLE RIDE

What: Join Dunwoody Community Bicycle Ride members as they take the first 5-mile ride across the newly completed bridge connecting Georgetown with Perimeter. Includes collector’s pin.

When: Sunday, June 9, 2:45 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park and Playground, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: facebook.com/ events/970432226681383/

MRS GEORGIA AMERICA PAGEANT

What: Join for the crowning of next Mrs. Georgia America and Miss. Georgia for America who will represent the state at the Mrs. and Miss. America Pageant in August.

When: Sunday, June 9, 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Doubletree Roswell, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Cost: $35 More info and tickets: brownpapertickets.com

BABYSITTING 101 PLUS CLASS

What: Anyone who babysits, stays home alone or watches younger siblings can learn about babysitting, including CPR and first aid training. For ages 10-16.

When: Tuesday, June 11, 9 a.m.

Where: Windemere Subdivision, Cumming Cost: $120 More info: babysitting101plus. com

DRAKE HOUSE AND DRAKE CLOSET FASHION SHOW

What: Join the seventh annual Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber Fashion Show and Networking Fundraiser for The Drake Closet, a boutique benefiting The Drake House.

When: Tuesday, June 11, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Where: City Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: Tickets are $50 More info: thedrakehouse.org

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE

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

When: Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m.

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

JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS

What: Learn how to become a better speaker and better leader.

When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program.

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve step program.

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek Info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

HEALTH AND FITNESS: WALK WITH A DOC

What: Take a step toward better health. Every walk will feature a different health topic to and the opportunity to ask questions one-onone with a participating physician.

When: Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: walkwithadoc.org

BROOKE STREET PARK YOGA

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

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

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA

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

When: Saturday, June 8, 9-10 a.m.

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

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week.

Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

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ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

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

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

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

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RELIGIOUS EVENTS:

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually.

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

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

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

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705

DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

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

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

ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET

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

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

SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: ‘THE JUNGLE BOOK’

ROSWELL ROOTS TECH FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE

What: Topics will cover genealogy. Presentations will be from the RootsTech 2019 Conference held earlier this year in Salt Lake City. No registration necessary.

When: Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 500 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 404-805-7739 or ga_roswell@ldsmail.net

What: Make and grow faithbased friendships for all ages.

Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ICON MUSIC FESTIVAL

What: The ICON Music Festival presented b y37 Main will feature Prince and Michael Jackson tribute bands. For all ages.

When: Saturday, June 8, 1-11 p.m.

Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming Cost: $20 Info and tickets: eventbrite.com

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GALA PARTY FOR METROPOLITAN BALLET THEATRE

What: Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s 20th Anniversary Gala Performance Benefit will mark the history and successes of the North Atlanta school in one night of festivities.

When: Saturday, June 8, 6:30 p.m.-midnight Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $75 More info and tickets: metropolitanballet.org

REBECCA CORREIA AND EMILY SHACKLETON

What: The second annual Brooke Street Park Summer Concert Series offers 11 free, family-friendly concerts through October. Bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn.

When: Saturday, June 8, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

BALSAM RANGE WITH THE ATLANTA POPS ENSEMBLE

What: Balsam Range has become one of the bluegrass genre’s most award-winning acts in recent years. See them in concert as part of the Live! in Roswell series.

When: Saturday, June 8, 8 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $30 each. Season passes are available.

More info and tickets: roswellpresents.com

JUNE SINGING OF THE SACRED HARP

What: The longest running tradition in Alpharetta. A group will gather to sing from the Sacred Harp and other shape notebooks. After, the singers will hold a covered lunch.

When: Sunday, June 9, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza More info:atlantasacredharp.org

What: The Frisch Marionettes have adapted this classic children’s novel into a musical, featuring their expertly handcarved puppets and custom costumes.

When: June 3 – 8. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each More info and tickets: roswellpuppets.com

SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: ‘THE THREE LITTLE PIGS BUILD A BETTER HOUSE’

What: Crabgrass Puppet Theatre presents and adaptation of this classic children’s story.

When: June 10-15. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each More info and tickets: roswellpuppets.com

‘AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’

What: Thomas “Fats” Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club with jumpin’ new beat, swing music. Enjoy familiar songs.

When: Through June 16, times vary Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $15-$33 More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA What: The Atlanta Chapter 107 of the Colored Pencil Society of America will be displaying their artwork. All work is colored pencil on different surfaces.

When: Through July 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: cpsa.org

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

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

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

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m.

Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer.

When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: MOCK SAT

What: Full-length proctored tests with personalized results.

Registration required.

When: Friday, June 7, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

ACTION ART WORKSHOP

What: Local artist and instructor Leslie Murphy will explore the work of Jackson Pollock and demonstrate a variety of action art painting techniques.

When: Saturday, June 8, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

H.G. WELLS: BRINGING LITERATURE TO LIFE

What: The science fiction of H.G. Wells is brought to life by historian and lecturer Sloane Meyer.

When: Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

LEAP INTO LITERACY WITH SKIPPYJON JONES

What: Enjoy a simple breakfast, stories, songs and early literacy activities and take home a free book.

When: Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

BUBBLE-OLOGY

What: Learn about bubbles and the world of bubble through lab experiments. Registration required.

When: Monday, June 10, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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Honor before birdies

By Dunn Neugebauer For the Crier

At the Class A-Private golf state championships in Columbus in late May – after the first of two days - there was a rule discrepancy going on under the tent. A golfer from Darlington had his score written down wrong by his opponent. Keep in mind, Darlington at the time was tied for first, one of the few teams ahead of Holy Innocents’.

It seemed the golfer had birdied a par-5 hole, though the opponent had made an honest mistake in writing down a 3, which would’ve made it an eagle.

The boy from Darlington, while still in the tent, caught the mistake and went to change it.

Unfortunately, the rules official stated the boy was disqualified, as the scorecard had already been signed and attested.

But wait…hold the phone!

Two golfers from Holy Innocents’, seniors Jeffrey Klopfenstein and Graham Kennedy, argued that he should not be disqualified. After all, since he changed his score before leaving the tent and was still at the scorer’s table, then all should be fine. He should be good to go.

Graham took it a step further. He pulled out the official United States Golf Association rule book and showed it to the official. Now it wasn’t one word against another, it was there — in writing — the rule.

Neither Jeffrey nor Graham left the tent, held true to what they knew was

right even though Darlington was in the way of the Bears taking their second straight title. So there they sat — two golfers, one opponent, one tournament official and one rule book.

Fortunately, and to his credit, the official did not remain stubborn just to keep from being proven wrong. Many times and perhaps too often that happens. Instead, he conceded to the rule book. Our boys were right. The kid should not have been disqualified.

And he wasn’t.

Okay, this tale doesn’t have the full “story-book” ending. The Holy Innocents’ kids did not win their second straight state championship; they ended up tied for second, two strokes off the pace.

Darlington didn’t take the crown either, Heritage did. Still, Golden Bears coach Jason Rutledge perhaps summed it up best: “This is a case where integrity was put ahead of winning.”

As it should be.

In summary, many try to “bend” the rules, spin them in their favor, particularly in the heat of battle. Often, the desire to wear the state championship ring gets in the way of morals and good sense. Cheers to the two golfers from Holy Innocents’, who not only knew and brought the rule forward, but remained until the right thing was done.

The bottom line — and maybe this is a little sad— sometimes there are aces that aren’t recorded on the scorecards.

Still, good for those two boys, good for them. What they did is a hole-in-one in any and every rule book.

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St. Pius X girls soccer coach reflects on state title run

By Luke Winstel For the Crier On May 17, St. Pius X varsity girls soccer head coach Sara Schmitt won her ninth state title in the past 11 seasons. A week after the victory, we asked Schmitt about her 2019 team, the recent playoff run and the key to her program’s long-term success.

personalities. Working with players for four years really allows time for them to open up their shells towards me, and I think that some of them really did that this year, and their senses of humor are similar to mine so we had lots of laughs this year.

SCHMITT

Q: How did your team grow the most throughout the course of the 2019 season?

A: Throughout the season we grew in how we finished in the attacking third. We started the season off not being able to get that last pass or touch, but at the end of the season our midfield and forwards were able to connect in that attacking third and we finished more opportunities.

Q: What will you miss most about the 2019 senior class?

A: I am going to miss the consistency of this senior class. They were always so consistent with practice, attitudes and passion. I knew that all eight of them really wanted to play and would do whatever was needed to help the team out. I also love all of their different

Q: What was the most fun moment of the 2019 playoff run?

A: Helen Cherry’s goal in the last minute against Blessed Trinity to force us into overtime. It was such an intense game and we were missing chances, but her goal was so clutch, and I think allowed us to show we could face adversity.

Q: What were your thoughts, expectations and feelings going into the state championship game vs. Flowery Branch? What were your thoughts and feelings after the 6-0 victory?

A: Going into the game I knew that our team could face adversity and come back from it based on our win over Blessed Trinity. I thought that Flowery Branch was going to put a lot of pressure on us and try to force us to make mistakes.

However, I knew that our attackers were going to give them trouble in the back. I felt like we were prepared and pumped to play. When we started the game and I saw how we were able to attack them and that our fitness level was too much for them, I felt like we could win the game. Once that second goal was scored, I saw some of their players look de-

feated and felt like we could keep going at them. Being able to keep scoring and play all of my players was a great way to end a season where everyone contributed on the field.

Q: What has been the key to the program’s long-term success, winning a state title nine out of the past 11 years?

A: This was the 12th season that I have coached at St. Pius. Every season I have gone to the state championship except 2012 when we lost in the quarterfinals.

We have won nine titles and two state runner up titles. Looking back on all of this brings so many emotions into play. I have suffered a lot with players during this time, but we have also celebrated so much! When you coach girls for four years at a time, you are able to watch them grow and I can only hope that I am helping them become better people not just better players. So, in my opinion, the reason that we have been successful is that I hold my players to a high standard on and off the field. I am involved in their lives, checking on their grades, checking on their families and watching how they treat others. From my years of playing, the coaches that cared about my life were the ones that I wanted to play for and I want to emulate that in my coaching career. I want the girls to know that we are in this together, so I make sure they see me working and doing the little things.

St. Pius X boys win state golf title; girls finish 10th

By Luke Winstel For the Crier The St. Pius X boys’ golf team won the AAAA state championship last week, as they shot a combined 576 over a twoday stretch. The girls’ team also finished in the top 10.

The girls team was led Neve Thanner and Lily Osterloh. Head coach Rachel Braham was pleased with her team’s performance, stating “A 10th place finish for us is an accomplishment with such a young team. As a team, they knew the course (Maple Ridge in Columbus) and had a plan to execute on each hole.

These four girls really like each other and like working together to be the best they can be in a competition. The experience gained this year absolutely cannot be overlooked for such a young team that has a really bright future.”

The boys’ team started off well with freshman Carter Loflin shooting a 6-under par 65 on day 1. Additionally, Jack McDonald posted an even-par 71, University of North Georgia signee Stephen Kinsel shot a 73, and Max Muenchen

The 2019 state championship is the first in the history of the St. Pius X golf program, and the first for Cook with the Golden Lions. tallied a 75. The Golden Lions finished the first day with a six-stroke lead over North Oconee and an eight-stroke lead over host team Columbus, while Marist also remained within striking distance.

Coach Phillip Cook said, “At the end of the first day, you had four really good squads still within that manageable dozen strokes zone where one school could catch another.”

On the second day, St. Pius swept away any chance the chasing teams had, playing smart and steady golf by hitting fairways and greens at a spectacular clip. After play concluded, Cook stated, “Day two was really great. It was hotter than hot that morning, but our guys did a great job managing themselves on every-

thing from the heat to the atmosphere.”

Cook attributed the team’s championship victory to an experienced seniorled squad.

“With a veteran team, I really didn’t have to tell them how to play a course they had all seen, and didn’t have to do much on the course other than ice them down with a cold towel every few holes,” Cook said. “What I really liked most was how our guys handled themselves. They managed a lead and outscored a batch of very talented teams on the merits of pure performance and nothing else.”

Loflin was the team’s top performer, shooting a combined 139 and missing out on low-medalist honors by only one stroke. Cook commended the performance of Kinsel, who tied for 8th after shooting 144. In the anchor position on the tournament’s final day, Kinsel sunk a treacherous downhill 35-foot putt for birdie to clinch the state championship for the team.

The 2019 state championship is the first in the history of the St. Pius X golf program, and the first for Cook with the Golden Lions.

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Where in the World?

Send us your travel photos with The Crier: crier@appenmedia group.com Dunwoody resident and Georgia Tech senior Blake Tiede took time out to catch up with the Crier while travelling in Europe.

Blake, shown here at Marienplatz, Munich also made stopes in Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Lake Lucerne, Verona and Venice.

Lynn and Rob Hassett outside of the Old City of Jerusalem

Leslie and Knox O’Callaghan in Moscow, Russia

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Spruill Arts Guild presents check Spruill Arts Guild co-presidents June Morris and Beth Lehman, along with members of the Guild, presented a check to Spruill Center for the Arts CEO Bob Kinsey for Spruill’s annual fundraiser, Artistic Affair.

Artistic Affair is a fundraising event hosted by the Spruill Center for the Arts Guild, a women’s organization that sponsors and supports the Spruill Center for the Arts. This year, the 33rd annual Artistic Affair raised $47,250.

Dunwoody High enters Quiz Bowl competition With its strong finish at the 29th annual Walton Academic Challenge, the quiz bowl team from Dunwoody High School proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. The team is representing their school in a 334-team national competition: National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ High School National Championship.

Quiz Bowl is a competitive, academic, interscholastic activity for teams of four students. Quiz bowl teams use buzzers to answer questions about science, math, history, literature, mythology, geography, social science, current events, sports and popular culture. The matches feature a blend of individual competition and team collaboration because no individual player is likely to be an expert in all subjects. Participation in Quiz Bowl reinforces lessons from the classroom and encourages players to develop new intellectual interests.

Dunwoody has attended the High School National Championship Tournament four times before. Most recently, in 2017, they made the playoffs and finished in 97th place.

Last year’s tournament featured 352 of the top high school teams from across the United States, with Plano West Senior High School of Plano, Texas, winning. Plano West defeated Hunter College High School A of New York (who had themselves won the previous two championships) to claim the championship.

The team comes in with some experience: Mattias Andrew played the 2015 Middle School National Championship Tournament in Dallas, Texas, and the 2014 Middle School National Championship Tournament in Atlanta. Andrew captains the team and is joined by Luke Freedman, Robert Freedman and Nathan Stefanik. The team is coached by Ryan Anderson.

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NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The Dunwoody City Council has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 1.48 percent due solely to the revaluation of real property tax assessments.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road on June 18, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

Time and place of additional public hearings on this tax increase are at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road on July 8, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. and on July 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 2.74 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more than 2.700 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $400,000 is approximately $6.40 and the proposed tax increase for nonhomestead property with a fair market value of $2,000,000 is approximately $32.00.

CURRENT 2019 TAX DIGEST AND 5 YEAR HISTORY OF LEVY INCORPORATED

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Real & Personal

2,877,382,480

3,021,007,904

3,291,069,371

3,511,436,157

3,905,575,475

3,972,655,206

Motor Vehicles

97,644,680

69,585,460

50,026,160

42,877,420

24,293,260

18,153,600

2,975,027,160

3,090,593,364

3,341,095,531

3,554,313,577

3,929,876,173

Mobile Homes Timber - 100% Heavy Duty Equipment Gross Digest

7,438 3,990,808,806

Less M& O Exemptions

617,188,259

663,433,440

741,508,916

830,832,727

840,138,387

881,787,890

Net M & O Digest

$2,357,838,901

$2,427,159,924

$2,599,586,615

$2,723,480,850

$3,089,737,786

$3,109,020,916

Adjusted Net M&O Digest

2,357,838,901

2,427,159,924

2,599,586,615

2,723,480,850

3,089,737,786

3,109,020,916

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2.740

2.740

2.740

2.740

2.740

2.740

Net M&O Millage

2.740

2.740

2.740

2.740

2.740

2.740

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$6,460,479

$6,650,418

$7,122,867

$7,462,338

$8,465,882

$8,518,717

$6,460,479

$6,650,418

$7,122,867

$7,462,338

$8,465,882

$8,518,717

$589,233

$189,940

$472,449

$339,470

$1,003,544

$52,836

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7.10%

4.77%

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State Forest Land Assistance Grant Value

Less Rollbacks (LOST)

Net Taxes Levied Net Taxes $ Increase Net Taxes % Increase

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Pets of the Week: Kyba and Charlie Brown

Kyba

Charlie Brown

Kyba is a couch potato and a calm gentleman.

He patiently allows us to dress him in costumes for photo shoots, and when a volunteer, Emily, recently took him home for the weekend, she discovered that he adores children! “I took Kyba to the Renaissance Festival and he was amazing!” says Emily. “He wanted to meet every child he saw and was very sweet, gentle and patient with them. He also likes other dogs and really enjoys laying on the couch. In fact, he prefers couch surfing to long walks outside if it’s hot.”

Charlie Brown is a happy boy who is completely lovable and adorable. We dare you not to smile when Charlie Brown is running around, acting goofy and attempting to catch balls — you can’t. Charlie Brown is super friendly and has a fun personality. He also loves playing with other dogs.

Come meet Kyba and Charlie Brown today by dropping by DeKalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, emailing adoptions@dekalbanimalservices.com or calling (404) 294-2165.

THE CITY OF DUNWOODY, GEORGIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Dunwoody Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Dunwoody City Hall, which is located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338, for the purpose of due process of the following: Review and consideration of text amendments regarding public art (Chapter 20).

Review and consideration of text amendments regarding the zoning code (Chapter 27).

Should you have any questions, comments, or would like to view the application and supporting materials, please contact the City of Dunwoody Community Development Department at 678-382-6800. Staff is available to answer questions, discuss the decision-making process, and receive comments and concerns.

THE CITY OF DUNWOODY, GEORGIA NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING The City of Dunwoody Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Dunwoody City Hall, which is located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338, to hear the following applications: ZBA 19-11: Laurel David, attorney for the owner, on behalf of Branch Ashwood Associates, L.P., owner of 1250 Meadow Lane Road, and 500, 600, and 700 Ashwood Parkway, Dunwoody, GA seeks in relation to a new commercial development: 1) a variance from Chapter 27, Section 27-73 to reduce all setbacks to a minimum of zero (0) feet; 2) a variance from Chapter 27, Section 27-73 to increase the maximum lot coverage from 80% to 86%; and 3) a variance from Chapter 16, Section 16-78 to encroach the City’s 75-foot stream buffer. The tax parcel numbers for the site are 18-350-02-001, 18-350-02-003, 18-349-01-037, and 18-349-01-046.

ZBA 19-12: Margaret McNeil, owner of 5002 Pine Bark Circle, seeks a variance from Chapter 27, Section 27-267, to construct a fence in the street yard at a height greater than allowed by right. The tax parcel number is 18 365 05 001.

ZBA 19-13: Aaron McGinnis, on behalf of John McCarthy, owner of 4966 Vernon Springs Drive, seeks a variance from Chapter 16, Section 16-78 to encroach the City’s 75-foot stream buffer for a front and rear yard addition. The tax parcel number is 18 367 09 034.

Should you have any questions, comments, or would like to view the application and supporting materials, please contact the City of Dunwoody Community Development Department at 678-382-6800. Members of the public are encouraged to call or schedule a meeting with staff in advance of the Public Hearing if they have questions or are unfamiliar with the process. Staff is available to answer questions, discuss the decision-making process, and receive comments and concerns.

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CONCRETE/MASONRY

DOOR REPLACEMENT

ALEX FRASER MASONRY INC.

DOOR REPLACEMENT & INSTALLATION

• BRICK • CONCRETE

Alex Fraser, President Website:

• BLOCK • STONEWORK

www.alexfrasermasonry.com E-Mail: afrasermasonry@aol.com

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

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We replace & Install Wood/Fiberglass Interior/Exterior doors

Call:770-899-1354 Free Estimates

Contact 770-442-3278 to list your business in the service directory today!

KEVIN MURPHY CONCRETE

33 YEAR DUNWOODY RESIDENT

Driveways Removal/Replacement

Standard • colored • stamped • brick accent Free Estimates / 100’s of local references

770-481-2679

H’WOOD FLOOR SPEC. Real wood, laminate & glue down, sanding, refinish, installation.

Ask for special. Free est.

404-454-7701.

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HANDYMAN SVCS. MATTHEW THE HANDYMAN carpentry, painting, drywall, plumbing, Honey Do’s 7am appt’s.

404-547-2079.

JUNK REMOVAL justTRASHit!

JUNK REMOVAL & RECYCLING

We Haul Away:We Clean Out: *Furniture *Basements *Appliances *Garages *Construction *Attics *Pianos *Offices *Hot tubs *Storage units *Paint cans *Estate sales

(770) 314-9867

www.justTRASHit.com

ELECTRICAL

Belco Electric

“Family Owned Since 1972” Fast Dependable Service by Professional Uniformed Electricians

770-455-4556

Check out our new website: BelcoInc.com and follow us on:

FABRICS

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FLOORING

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LANDSCAPING GARAGE DOORS Dunwoody Door Lifftt Co.

Thhe ON T NL LY garaagge door com mppany in Dunwooddyy!

We sell, install and repair We garage doors and openers.

Autth horized Genie Dealer serving Dunwoody since 1973.

770-393-1652

IIff you can’t liffftt your doorr,, let Dunwooddyy Door Lifftt it!

GUTTER CLEANING GUTTER CLEANING by Squeaky Clean. Including new gutter installation. I do the work personally, so that I can guarantee satisfaction to every customer. 770-394-9468.

Award Winning Landscapes 30 years of Ke eeping Dunwoody dy Green Ogletree Enterprises, a MALLTA TA Award Winning Firm.

Installation • Maintenance Seasonal Color Ken Ogletree 7 7 0 - 8 4 0 - 8 8 8 4 Ke Licensed • Insured • Reffeerences

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ROOFING

LANDSCAPING

POOL SERVICES

Serving Dunwoody for over 37 years

FIRST RESPONSE POOL SERVICE

Get on the Schedule Today! Mowing, Cleanup, Pruning,

404 CUT LAWN 770-804-9900

Pine Straw, Pine Bark, Cypress Mulch, Flowers, etc.

love... the things you on e m ti d en p S of your lawn let us take care

Servicing & Repairing Swimming Pools in Dunwoody and the surrounding areas for over 15years Residential & Commercial Renovations • Replastering • Tile Coping • Weekly Service • Repairs New Equipment Installation

770-330-8557

www.firstresponsepools.com PRESSURE WASHING

ACE

info@greenmarklandscaping.com

$5 OFF first maintenance visit with

3% OFF landscaping installation of

Call for Details Not applicable to prior purchase

Call for Details Not applicable to prior purchase

approved service agreement

$5,000 or more

Locally Owned & Operated PAINTING SERVICES Licensed

Insured

Full Service Exterior Specialists ROOFING • SIDING CARPENTRY • GUTTERS

www.PaintingPlus.com www.SidingPlus.com

770-971-1577

THE NORTHSIDE PAINTING COMPANY OF ATLANTA -Exterior and Interior -Expert Workmanship/Quality Materials -Thousands of Dunwoody Clients -No Spraying / No Subcontracting -No Up-Front Money / Insured -Locally Owned and Operated

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING

Pressure Washing Carpentry Deck Repair Rotten Wood Drywall Repair

Free Estimates Insured

Call 770-899-1354

Since 1981, THE Name You’ve Come To Trust

Call Jeff (770) 394-1402 Cell (770) 853-1219 Free Estimates

GEORGIA STATE PAINTING Quality Service on Int/Ext Painting Serving the Dunwoody Area Est. Ref's Readily Avail.

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ALL EXTERIORS HAND BRUSHED NO SPRAYING!

PET SITTING PERSONAL BUTLER, LLC for your pet/house sitting and concierge needs. 770-804-0019.

PIANO RENTAL OVER 200 PIANOS to choose from. New & Used.

Call 404-329-0026

PRESSURE WASHING $(& & # , % ) * +& , $$!& & ( $% ! * $#'%$! , $# % ' ! # # & # & ' # ! %) # '! #' + %& % &' " ' &

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SUPPORT CRIER ADVERTISERS AND LET THEM KNOW YOU SAW THEIR AD!

PRESSURE WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING

BY SQUEAKY CLEAN

Servicing the Dunwoody area since 1981, with more than 1000 established references available.

CELEBRATING MY 38TH YEAR! THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!

I REPAIR ROOF LEAKS! I CLEAN

Phone:

(770) 394-9468 Sammy Pegram III

GUTTERS THAT ARE COVERED!!

Licensed/Insured

• Competitive Pricing: Ext. house wash, fences, pool/patio decks & driveways (ASK ME ABOUT CAR OIL STAIN REMOVAL AND MY EPOXY GARAGE FLOORS)

Additional Services: , Gutter Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Small Roof Repair and Tree Pruning.

SATELLITE DISH REMOVAL

“I Do The Work Myself, So That I Can Guarantee That The Job Gets Done Right!!!

KETNER CONTRACTING Re-Roofs, Repairs & Painting.

Lic/Ins. Exc Refs. Free Est. Neil Ketner 770-318-7762.

THIS SIZE AD ONLY $35.00 PER INSERTION

PRE-PAYMENT ONLY 2�x1� size

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

•Licensed & Insured • Sod • Bobcat Work •Free Estimates • Fast-Affordable-Reliable •No job too big or small • Yard Clean-ups

678-577-3987

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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!

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404-234-4810

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Plumbing, Handyman, Electrician, Pet Sitting, Tree Removal, Etc.

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JUNE 8-15

JUNE 9-16, 2018 7 T H A N N UA L

Save the date for the most savory week of the year: Dunwoody Restaurant Week! From June 8-15, join us for brunch, lunch, dinner and specialty items, all at set prices. The restaurants will serve their best, all you need to do is secure your spot (and prepare your palate).

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