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Sons retrace father’s World War II footsteps By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — More often than not, people lose the ability to better understand individuals after they’ve died. This was not the case for Tom Dworschak. Twelve years after his father, PFC Walter Dworschak, passed away, Tom says he now understands him better than ever. A veteran himself and an avid military history buff, Tom and his younger brother Scott had been planning for years to travel to Europe and see for themselves where their father fought in World War II. “It was amazing,” Tom said. “I didn’t think it’d be a mechanical operation … I knew there’d be an emotional part to it, but it was so much more intense than I ever expected.” PFC Dworschak was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in combat. He served as an infantryman in the Army’s 75th Division fighting for the United States in Europe from 19441945, most notably in the Battle of the Bulge. Over the course of 10 days in August, Tom and Scott covered roughly 1,600 miles as they drove from battlefield to battlefield, memorial to memorial, following the footsteps their father took 77 years before. It was not an easy undertaking. Like many other veterans of WW II, Tom’s father rarely spoke of his time in the service. Finding exactly where he served took a lot of heavy lifting in research, but it also provided an opportunity for Tom,

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Scott and Tom Dworschak stand at Lounges sur Mer battery in Normandy, France. In addition to retracing their father’s footsteps across Europe, Tom and Scott also visited other famous battlefields on their trip. Scott and their mother to swap stories they remembered Walter sharing over the years. “One of the most fascinating things about this entire trip was part of our preparation with my brother and I and my mother all independently sharing stories that Dad had told us at one time or another when no one else was around,” Tom said. “For example, my brother tells a story that one day he was driving to school… and Dad looks up and says, ‘This fog is just like the fog in the Battle of the Bulge,’ and that’s all he said, it just came out of nowhere.” In December 1944, then 20-year-old PFC Dworschak’s unit was stationed just outside of Wy, Belgium. On Christmas

Eve, he and the rest of the 75th Division were ordered to take the town back from the Nazis. The town still honors the men who helped them reclaim their independence to this day. Tom and Scott discovered a memorial in Wy dedicated to their father’s division where they left their own tribute. Digging through images at the National Archive and official military photographs led Tom to an image of Walter’s division marching through the Belgian village of Beffe on Jan. 5, 1945. In August, Tom and Scott found the exact spot the photo had been taken and

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Stage Door Theatre to reopen with Shakespeare classic DUNWOODY, Ga. — Stage Door Theatre’s first show of the new season puts a spin on the classic “Romeo and Juliet.” Directed by new artistic director Willie E Jones III, the show features bold musical influences and takes place in a 1990s setting. Technical director Lila Chapman, adding dynamic Basquiat influences, the classic is an exciting new journey for Shakespeare veterans and newcomers alike. “At its core, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is a story about how the biggest voices on the biggest platforms can cause the most harm,” Jones said. “How the people caught in the middle of two opposing sides of an issue are often the victims. We, as people caught in the middle of so many things from politics to a global pandemic, want the same things at the end of the day: peace, love, and something beautiful around us.” With Stage Door Theatre’s reopening comes a revitalization of their mission statement and an

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Four injured in explosion at apartment complex DUNWOODY, Ga. — Four people were injured when an apartment building exploded Sept. 12 at the Arrive Perimeter apartment complex along Asbury Square. The multi-family structure was partially collapsed when firefighters and paramedics arrived. A rescue team evacuated and stabilized the building before digging through the rubble for victims. No one was found trapped inside, but the four victims were injured by the blast, according to Dekalb County Fire Rescue. In all, close to 50 unites were damaged in the blast. It was not immediately clear how serious the victims’ injuries were. Police and Red Cross responded to the scene of the explosion. There was no word on the cause of the blast, which remains under investigation.

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Drug & DUI arrests Scott Lamar Valentine, 31, of Shiloh Valley Drive NW, Kennesaw, was arrested Sept. 12 on Perimeter Center West for DUI. Remy Noelle Ritzberg, 31, of Springwood Connector, Sandy Springs, was arrested Sept. 11 on Hammond Drive for DUI, disorderly conduct and driving on the wrong side of roadway. Gillary Lance Tanner, 51, of Lenox Road NE, Atlanta, was arrested Sept. 9 on North Peachtree Road for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drugrelated objects. Lukman Hussain, 45, of Chamblee Dunwoody Way, Chamblee, was arrested Sept. 9 on North Peachtree Road for possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana. Jarvis Jackson, 36, of North Shallowford Road, Atlanta, was arrested Sept. 9 on North Peachtree Road for possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of schedule II controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, obstruction of law enforcement officers and giving false name, address, or birthdate to law enforcement officer. Stanley Adams, 65, of Clubhouse Circle East, Decatur, was arrested Sept. 9 on Interstate 285 East for DUI, speeding and open alcohol container while operating a motor vehicle. Salimah Sadiyah Wilson, 26, of The Oaks, Clarkston, was arrested Sept. 7 on Interstate 285 East for DUI and reckless driving.

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BY CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody City Council again deferred action on incorporating two Dunwoody Village properties into the city’s overlay district, citing ongoing negotiations with neighbors who will be affected by the new zoning. After a brief presentation from Dunwoody Planning and Zoning Manager Paul Leonhardt at the council’s Sept. 13 meeting, Councilwoman Stacey Harris asked for the two measures associated with the incorporation into the overlay district be deferred for two weeks. “Councilman (Tom) Lambert and Councilman (Ardy) Bastien and I met with the neighbors last week for about two hours,” Councilwoman Stacey Harris said. “We feel strongly, that in two weeks, we can put our Village District to rest.” The controversy has been brewing since last year, when city planners proposed a sweeping overlay district rezoning that involved, among other things, reducing the land buffer that neighbors behind the commercial properties feared would intrude on their backyards. Hours before the massive overlay district was to come up for a vote in late 2020, a lawsuit was filed by attorneys representing the affected neighbors, contesting the proposed 150-foot land buffer between the commercial and residential properties. The City Council then excluded the

properties in question in the ordinance, vowing to incorporate them back into the zoning when the disputes had been resolved. While a compromise was reached between the commercial property owners and the city that called for a 35-foot buffer with 115 feet of open space, the affected neighbors in the Branches subdivision protested, saying they had been left out of the process and questioned what could be erected within the open space. At a public hearing Aug. 23, a dozen residents spoke in favor of keeping the buffer at an average of 150 feet, citing agreements made in the 1970s between DeKalb County and the original owners of the Shoppes of Dunwoody. However, according to all parties, the executed agreements can’t be located — only drafts, or unsigned documents. At the Sept.13 meeting, Harris said she felt that all groups were close to a compromise that would satisfy everyone. In other action at the meeting, the council: Listened on first reading, text amendments to land development regulations and zoning ordinances intended to clean up confusing language and further define specific processes for appeals and other administrative actions. Deferred action for a month for further study on an overhaul of the city’s sign ordinance. Amended the 2020-21 budget to reflect the addition about $2 million in federal, relief and state grant fund.

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Homeowners group hears report Pet of the Week: Sally on school bus drivers’ ‘sick-out’ BY CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — DeKalb County Schools Chief of Staff Antoine Brown discussed the recent “sick-out” by district bus drivers over the past few weeks, saying the incident “has gotten our attention.” Brown made his remarks at the Dunwoody Homeowners Association monthly meeting Sept. 12. He called the incident, which involved more than 50 drivers not showing up to work the previous Friday in District 1, which encompasses Dunwoody and Chamblee schools, “a statement rather than a sustained strike.” “Because of a single reported positive case [of COVID], 35 bus drivers were out, and then there were 21 more unannounced ‘no-shows,’” Brown said. “They took an unexpected leave.” At the meeting, several parents said they had to scramble to find alternative transportation for their children when they received messages saying the busses were not running. Brown said school officials have had “frank conversations” with representatives from the transportation staff, who are demanding increased pay, improved working conditions and better communications

regarding possible exposure to COVID-19. Anna Hill, School Board District 1 representative, who also attended the DHA meeting, said she was disappointed about the escalation of the issue and its effect on students and parents. “It shouldn’t take an alleged sick-out to get everyone’s attention,” Hill said. Brown said he couldn’t comment regarding ongoing negotiations between school officials and transportation staff, but said it was “ongoing.” In other action, homeowners association members heard from three City Council candidates — Terry Nall, Jim Riticher and Tom Lambert – about their priorities. Lambert and Riticher are incumbents in their districts. Nall is running against Catherine Lautenbacher for the District 1 seat, which was formerly held by Pam Tallmadge. The board retired to executive session to discuss ongoing negotiations between neighbors in the Branches neighborhood and the city regarding a buffer zone between their homes and several commercial properties in the Dunwoody Village area. A request for comment from the Crier to the DHA regarding these negotiations was not answered before press deadline.

Installment payments due Sept. 30 on DeKalb County property taxes DECATUR, Ga. — DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson reminds property owners of the upcoming Sept. 30 installment deadline for property taxes. Payments can be made online at DeKalbTax.org; additional payment methods include drop box, mail or by phone. Tax bills were sent mid-August by mail and by email to property owners who signed up for paperless billing. City of Atlanta/DeKalb were mailed beginning Sept. 15 and are due Nov. 15. To accommodate walk-in customers paying their property tax bills at the Tax Commissioner’s Office on Memorial Drive, taxpayers will use the Extension Services entrance at the front of the building Sept. 20-30. “We encourage taxpayers to plan ahead and make payments well in advance before the Sept. 30 deadline,” said Johnson. “Customers paying in person can expect long lines and wait times, or chose to pay online, by phone, mail or drop box to avoid delays.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Dunwoody Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Dunwoody City Hall, which is located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338, for the purpose of due process of the following: ZBA 21-25: Daniel Rice and Jennifer Burke, homeowners of 4596 Sharon Valley Ct, Dunwoody, GA 30338, request a variance from Chapter 16, Section 78 to allow a fence in the 75-foot stream buffer. ZBA 21-26: Robert and Grace Freeman, homeowners of 2077 Renfroe Lake Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338, request a variance from Chapter 27, Section 58 to allow a porch to encroach in the rear setback. 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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1996 Olympic experience: Hosting North Korean delegation This is part two of the story of Jean Fallon, who hosted the North Korean delegation at her Atlanta home during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, and the connection to her husband, a Vietnam VALERIE POW/MIA whose BIGGERSTAFF plane was shot down in 1969 over Laos. Jean Fallon was able to recruit help hosting the North Korean delegation from three friends. Dolores Alfond, chairman of the National Alliance of POW/MIA Korean families, who was also a gourmet cook, a friend from Florida to help with the driving, and a friend from Texas to help with translation. One day, local South Koreans invited the North Korean mission to visit the Carter Center. A group of school children were also there that day, and an alleged incident of inappropriate conduct occurred between one of the North Korean coaches and a student. The coach was arrested and placed under security. Jean Fallon decided to call the White House to ask for help with this situation. The idea came to her from the movie “An American President.” She was transferred to the State Department and informed that the Olympic committee would have to manage the problem. The accused man went to court in Atlanta and was sent back to North Korea. During the Atlanta Olympics, the Good Year blimp often flew over the Fallon home, including the day of the Centennial Park bombing. Fallon remembers the North Koreans reaction. “They were surprised at the bombing and a bit con-

cerned that they might be implicated.” Initially, Jean’s daughters were not on board with their mom volunteering to allow North Koreans to stay at her home. Cappie was living at home and Jean lived in Atlanta and had a 2-year old daughter. Once the visitors arrived, Cappie decided to stick around for the adventure and Jean ended up joining in as well. Fallon’s daughter Cappie and Dolores Alfond attended the opening ceremonies with the North Korean delegation. North Korean Olympic judo athlete Kye Sun-Hui won a gold medal during the Atlanta Olympic games. At 16, she was the youngest judoka ever to win a gold medal. Ambassador Kim invited all the athletes and coaches to Jean Fallon’s home to celebrate Kye Sun-hui’s gold medal and her 17th birthday. Following the 1996 Olympics, efforts to leverage the hospitality of Jean Fallon and her work to help the POWs resulted in an invitation for Jean and Dolores Alford to visit North Korea. They would be joining the sister of a well-known Korean War POW to talk about release of her brother. However, when a North Korean one-man submarine washed ashore in South Korea the North Koreans were accused of spying and the trip was cancelled. Ultimately, when asked about POWs, the North Koreans responded, “What POWs?” Sometime later, that POW was released through China and returned to the U.S. On June 12, 2012, a memorial service was held at Arlington National Cemetery for Patrick Fallon, designation of Killed in Action, Body Not Recovered. The POW/MIA flag flies at the Dunwoody post office. September 17, 2021 (the third Friday of September) was

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Presented by the City of Dunwoody Economic Development Office • Porter Brew and Que Immediate openings for a Kitchen Manager, Cooks, Dishwashers, Servers and Bartenders. We are a family-owned Brew Pub in Dunwoody Village with great regulars and a fun work environment. Please contact Greg Gordon at ghgordon@comcast.net • Memphis BBQ Company Immediate openings for hosts & servers. Apply in person, 2pm-4pm Mon- Fri @ 4764 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE - Dunwoody, GA 30338 • Goldberg’s Fine Foods 4520 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 Position: Food Server Job Description: Greeting guests and taking drink and food orders, staying attentive to the needs of guests in the dining area and ensuring the food order is made correctly by kitchen staff and looks presentable for guests. Apply to: www. goldbergsjobs.com or msette@goldbergsgroup.com • Crepe Delicious – Perimeter Mall (Dunwoody) Position: Food Service Team Member Responsibilities include: prepping, making crepes, general food service maintenance. Mall hours are 11am to 8pm Monday through Saturday and 12pm to 7pm Sunday. Looking for all hours, all days, but especially weekends! Contact: Please fill out this form to apply and we will be in touch immediately! https://form.jotform.com/93120730755150 • Poke Bar - Dunwoody Position(s): Team Member/Service Food and Beverage/Cashiers/Full-time/Part-time Job Description: We are looking for a competent Restaurant Server to take and deliver orders. Contact: David Sung/470-326-9996/ pokebardunwoody@gmail.com

• Tin Lizzy’s – Perimeter Our teams get to enjoy a fun and truly welcoming environment. We are currently hiring for all positions. Please visit our website to apply! https:// recruitingbypaycor.com and search for Tin Lizzy’s. • Four Fat Cows Position: SCOOPER job - Scoop and prepare items for guests, as well as ring items up and take payment on our POS. Maintain store cleanliness, have excellent customer service skills, work well with other team members. Must be 16 years or older. Contact - Cameron Gallacher 404-590-1337 • Gilly’s the Spot Position: Line Cook - Flexible schedule, $13 to $18, benefits available, discounted meals Contact: Willie T Chandler - 973-801-1628 Cell • Jersey Mike’s 2458 Jett Ferry Road - Dunwoody Position: Looking to fill a few positions. Flexible schedule. Great pay. Making sandwiches with a smile and having a good time. No early mornings or late nights. Perfect for college kids. Contact: Lea Harris GM Jersey Mike’s Dunwoody 770-394-1999 • Vino Venue Immediate openings for PM and weekend Line Cooks. We are a busy restaurant/wine bar/event space in Dunwoody looking for great people to join our team. Email your resume to patric@vinovenue.com

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It’s time for a library sale The Friends of the Dunwoody Library will host a book sale Sept. 25. I can hear the cheers around Dunwoody from all of us who have missed these opportunities to shop for books, DVDs, and more. KATHY We were accusMANOS PENN tomed to visiting the library three times a year for these 3 ½ day sales — that is until the pandemic took control of our lives in 2020. Do you recall earlier times when you could find up to 80 shoppers waiting for the doors to open on day one? The following days were just as fruitful for me, and I made it once or twice to the last day of the sale for the special pricing of books by the bagful. For now, for safety, the Friends of the Dunwoody Library plans to host smaller, shorter sales, targeting specific genres. What can you expect on Saturday,

Sept. 25? The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia, 30338 in the courtyard of the North DeKalb Cultural Center, which is adjacent to the Dunwoody Library. Things to know: • This event features adult fiction and mysteries. • Prices are $2 for hardbacks and $1 for paperbacks. • Cash or credit/debit payments are accepted. • All books are half price after 4 pm. • Face masks are required. • This is an outdoor event. In the event of horrific rain, the rain date will be October 2, 2021. This is an opportunity to stock up on reading material for the cooler weather, and while you’re there, please consider donating to the Friends so they can continue their unwavering support of the Dunwoody Library. Despite the pandemic, the FODL has continued to support the library in a variety of ways. They assisted in the purchase of new seating for several

areas and helped with the costs of replacing the carpet in the foyer, hallway, and Williams Room. The organization helped fund personal protection supplies for the library staff. A subscription to BookPage, a publication that highlights the best new books across all genres, is provided by the Friends, and library patrons can pick up paper copies or access the publication online. As usual, the Friends of the Dunwoody Library continues to help fund enhancements to the library collections which benefits not only our Dunwoody branch but also the entire county library system. This year, the Friends partnered with the Dunwoody Library to provide free donated children’s books at the National Night Out event at Brook Run Park on Aug. 3. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Volunteers paired bookmarks made by the Metro Academic Studies Beta

Club and donated by Claire Kosobud with the free books for many appreciative readers, and the Dunwoody Library provided free back-to-school items, small toys, coloring books and library program literature. You might go so far as to say that the Dunwoody Library is “healthy, wealthy and wise.” Necessary precautions to keep the staff and patrons safe have been taken. Though it may not be wealthy in terms of money, the library has a wealth of support from the Friends. And wise? Surely wisdom can be found in the pages of the books and periodicals housed here. You’ll find me at the sale with my shopping bags hunting for books by my favorite authors and, fingers crossed, discovering some I haven’t tried before. I hope to see you there. Award-winning author Kathy Manos Penn is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her cozy mysteries locally at The Enchanted Forest and on Amazon. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com, and follow her on Facebook, www.facebook. com/KathyManosPennAuthor/.

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Continued from Page 1 expansion in how to engage with the Dunwoody community. “A big part of what makes Stage Door special in our new mission is what we can bring to the concept of ‘Exploring the bonds between the Classical and Modern cannons,”’ Jones said. “Theatre is an ever - expanding wealth of stories, and while we want to be an incubator for new and powerful works, I think it’s also important to provide a haven for past and present great works to guide future and emerging artists.” Tickets are currently on sale for “Romeo and Juliet,” with performances running Oct. 1– 24. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for students. This show may not be appropriate for children. Stage Door Theatre has adopted enhanced policies on masks and attendance. The full policy can be found on the website, but they have joined the Atlanta theatre trend of mandatory vaccinations or negative tests, mask mandates, and enhanced cleaning procedures. For full COVID policy, show dates, and to buy tickets, visit stagedoortheatrega.org.

There is no fee for paying by e-Check. • Drop box: Convenient 24-hour drive-up drop box available at all three office locations. Payment must be placed in the box by the due date (cash not accepted). • Pay-by-phone: Call 770-336-7500, Monday - Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Payment does not apply to prior year, delinquent payments. Credit/debit card payments are accepted; processSolution ing fee applies. U S A F

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• Mail: Mailed payment must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service by the due date to avoid late fees; metered or kiosk postage dates are not accepted. Tax bills reflect millage rates set by the DeKalb Board of Commissioners and the fair market values determined by the county’s Property

Appraisal Department. Taxpayers should be aware that in any tax year, tax bills could be higher due to an increase in the fair market value of a property but can be offset by certain exemptions. The deadline to appeal property assessment values was in July; the deadline to apply for homestead exemptions was April 1, 2021.

THE CITY OF DUNWOODY, GEORGIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Dunwoody Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Dunwoody City Hall, which is located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338 for the purpose of due process of the following: Text amendments to the City of Dunwoody City Code Chapter 27 to create regulations for party houses. Text amendments to the City of Dunwoody City Code Chapter 27 to amend regulations for food trucks. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the City of Dunwoody Community Development Department at 678-382-6800.

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