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THE INTERVIEW Jacqueline Vergez found solace through dance during a rough patch in her life. Today, her JV Outreach non-profit works to help area teens

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JV Outreach promotes life skills for teens through dance

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o put words to the life Jacqueline Vergez has lived — and is living — is to describe a journey with constantly changing narratives, heartbreaks and triumphs, but above all, a life lived with purpose. The path that took her from a childhood spent in New York City and France to North Fulton, where she now lives, has led to her life’s calling. Her nonprofit, JV Outreach, has brought the love of dance to thousands of children in Fulton County over the past 10 years, helping them cope with the issues that face many young people today. “I think I always liked to dance even though I never took lessons when I was a kid,” said Vergez. “I remember dancing in the cafeteria in college and going out dancing on weekends in the city. After watching the movie ‘Salsa,’ I fell in love with Latin music and salsa dancing, and had a pull to start taking lessons.” But dancing was a pastime, something she shared with thenhusband, Fabrice, whom she married in 1987 when they both worked at Le Bernardin restaurant in New York City. Daughter Claudine was born in 1990, and four years later the family moved to Roswell, where Fabrice took a job as the general manager at Brasserie La Coze at Lenox Mall.

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A second child followed, a son born in 1995, but the marriage ended and Vergez found herself a single mom working full time to support her small family. She turned to dance to get her through the rough times. “While I was going through my divorce in 1998, dancing for me was a great escape,” said Vergez, 53, who now lives in Johns Creek. “When I’m dancing I forget about everything else. It was a great way to meet new people and make new friends.” The idea of sharing her love of dance with others never crossed her mind, until Vergez found herself looking for a community project to tackle as part of a college course. She landed upon the idea of a dance event at Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital to raise money to buy gift cards for patients at the hospital. “In 2002, Claudine was hospitalized there to have surgery, and seeing what she went through emotionally and physically made me want to find a way to help other children who were in the hospital,” said Vergez, of the start of what would eventually be JV Outreach. The dance event included performances by salsa instructors and students, including Claudine, and Vergez worked to secure food donations, raffle items and everything else she needed on a budget of "zero dollars," she recalls.

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theinterview ▼ INTERVIEW, Continued from Page 6 The success of that first event made Vergez realize she could do a lot more than she gave herself credit for, and also that she had a need to make a difference in the world. A plan started taking shape of ways she could help young people during the most tumultuous time in their lives. “I knew I would want to [reach out] to middle and high school kids,” she said. “It’s the most difficult time in their lives with so many negative influences such as peer pressure, bullying, alcohol, drugs, hormones, everything.” She had a passion for dance, so why not combine the two – and JV Outreach was formed. Vergez started with finding volunteers to teach dance classes at Waller Park Recreation Center in Roswell, then became a nonprofit organization in 2004 so she could grow the programs and reach more students. Although JV Outreach found its niche fairly quickly, Vergez said behind the scenes were daily struggles and obstacles to remove. She had her own doubts whether she had what it took to run a nonprofit, had others questioning her decisions, worried over the financial implications, and juggled getting JV Outreach off the ground while working full time as a bookkeeper and raising two young children on her own. But Vergez moved forward. “I overcame these by not letting others dissuade me from going after my dream,” she said. “I basically just started talking to people-- even those I didn’t think would be at all interested-- and learned along the way one step at a time.” Today, a decade later, JV Outreach is a fixture in some Fulton County middle and high schools where students learn the basics of dance.

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“Most of our participants come through the physical education programs where we introduce students to different styles of dance, including hip hop, ballroom, salsa, and bachata, over a period of 10 days,” said Vergez of the school programs. “In these classes they are not only learning something new, they are discovering something which enhances their confidence and social skills.” Beyond the school programs, JV Outreach invites students to participate in Saturday and summer programs, all at no cost to the participants, where they learn choreographed routines and have opportunities to perform. Parents love the program, said Vergez, because it provides a safe space for children and an outlet for physical and mental activity. “I realized how much dancing helped me through my hard time in life and the benefits of it, and I know how dance can impact kids in their lives as well,” said Vergez. She has more “success stories” than she can count as a result of JV Outreach, noting that, this year alone, her programs have reached more than 10,000

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students. But she relates the story of Royal Ford who found a passion for dance after his mom dragged him “kicking and screaming” to a summer program. Royal’s skills improved every year and he went on to compete in the Atlanta Classic Ballroom competition in 2013, where he placed first in the youth ballroom category. Now living in Texas, Vergez said Royal now dances with an exclusive dance crew at his school. “I always say our programs are more than teaching dance steps. They are about building self-esteem, confidence, teamwork, discipline, social and leadership skills,” said Vergez, who witnesses the changes every day within her students. “Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children through

dance.” JV Outreach is supported primarily through fundraisers, donations and grants, with nearly all funds used to pay instructors who work with the children. Vergez said the program has received funding from the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for the past several years, for which she is grateful. “It’s been a lot of hard work but what keeps me going are the kids,” she said. “It touches my heart when a 14-year-old boy thanks me for the opportunities he has through JV Outreach, or when a parent thanks me because our programs has helped their child build their self-esteem and confidence.” For more information on JV Outreach, visit www.jvoutreach.com ■

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An d e z i n a Org Life women in business

Katherine Trezise creates order among chaos BY CANDY WAYLOCK

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atherine Trezise was drawn to the idea of helping people declutter their lives and organize their living spaces long before the idea of “professional organizer” became a popular career choice. She remembers going into a library in the late 1990s and having a librarian laugh at her when she asked for books on the subject. “I have always been fascinated with organization and how organization, or its absence, affects people’s lives,” said Trezise, a native of Maryland who recently moved to Johns Creek. “My mission has always been to help other people, so becoming a professional organizer seemed to be the ideal step for me.” She founded her company, Absolutely Organized, in Baltimore after graduating with degrees in psychology and business administration from Western Maryland College and Loyola University Maryland, and has now helped thousands of people organize everything from office desks to entire homes

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Trezise’s first clients were primarily friends who needed help with personal organization, such as getting bills paid on time, organizing paperwork to make filing taxes more efficient and creating a system to track spending. And as her client list grew, Trezise began seeing behavioral patterns that extended beyond a cluttered workspace. “I quickly realized Katherine Trezise that people who had difficulty managing their own finances and paperwork also had problems with other household clutter and disorganization,” she noted. “Often their disorganization undermined their relationships, job performance, finances, and even put them in physical danger.” In some cases, underlying medical issues, such as depression, physical challenges and attention disorders, were part of the problem, and went beyond her skill set. “My fascination with organization wasn’t enough for me to help these clients,” Trezise concluded. “I needed more education, and I needed colleagues with whom I could learn and share best practices.” She became active in professional associations, including the National Association of Professional Organizers, the Institute for Challenging Disorganization, and the American Association of Daily Money Managers, and trained to become both a Certified Professional Organizer and a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization. Trezise is mainly hired to tackle disorganized paperwork, with the need to organize rooms within the home a close second. But interspersed within the routine jobs are the challenges that task even the most seasoned organizer. Every so often, she is called upon to address a “hoarding” situation, including a client who had 18 years

I quickly realized that people who had difficulty managing their own finances and paperwork also had problems with other household clutter and disorganization...Often their disorganization undermined their relationships, job performance, finances, and even put them in physical danger.”

of household items, such as clothes, paper and trash, piled throughout the home. “The clutter in every room was about 2 feet high, with no clear pathways, so my head almost hit the ceiling [as I walked] on top of the clutter,” recalled Trezise of her most challenging assignment. While Trezise made limited progress, she was stymied by a reluctance from the family to fully address the issues that were apparent. When that happens, she is left with few options. “Yes, from my perspective, there have been situations in which I could not fully help my clients,” she says. “I have terminated the relationship with only a few clients over the years because I didn’t think I was the right person to help them.” On the lighter side, Trezise remembers a more

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women in business ▼ WOMEN IN BUSINESS, Continued from Page 10 humorous situation. “My oddest request for organizing was when I was helping a client organize her bedroom. We came across a bunch of sex toys under her bed. Without a flinch, she told me to put them in a container and label it,” Trezise said with a laugh. By far, most of her clients are women, and many of them are going through, or getting ready for, a major life transition, such as downsizing, divorce or retirement. She finds her psychology degree comes in handy when she deals with the emotional attachments people have to their “things” during a needed decluttering. “[These items] remind them of people and events from their past … or they have difficulty parting with gifts from others because it feels like they are disposing of the person along with the gift,” explains Trezise. Others may assign an unrealistic value to collections, thinking they’ll garner top dollar if sold (like Beanie Babies). A more recent theme is the reluctance to throw out items for environmental reasons – not wanting to add to a landfill. “That’s admirable,” says Trezise. “Until their own house becomes a landfill!” To facilitate the “parting process,” Trezise has strategies including focusing on goals, listening to concerns and working to reduce or eliminate them, or photographing the item to hold onto the sentiment, but not the item. But letting go of something is always the client’s decision, stresses Trezise. Since starting Absolutely Organized on her own in 1999, Trezise has added three more professional organizers to the team and expanded it beyond its Maryland base to Georgia. Trezise and her husband, Tom, moved to Johns Creek in the fall of 2015 with his new job, and she is building a client list in Georgia. ++++++++ For more information about Absolutely Organized visit www.absolutely-organized.com. ■

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u Ann Cahn may have written the perfect user’s manual for re-energizing your life. For anyone resolving to have some sort of transformation come January first – and it’s estimated that half of us will – “I Dare Me: How I Rebooted and Recharged My Life by Doing Something New Every Day” is filled with fresh ideas. Make that 365 of them. You won’t find much in the way of big, standard New Year’s resolutions here, no weight loss tips or get-out-ofdebt strategies. Instead, Cahn, who grew up in Atlanta, graduated from the University of Georgia and went on to a 40-year broadcast journalism career that earned her eight Emmys, has filled her book with workable suggestions anyone can manage. Her message is simple: It’s the smallest changes that eventually change everything. Small as in organizing your pantry, driving the speed limit or going a day without cursing. Granted, she also tackled bigger challenges,

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The journey of doing one new First a day completely opened up my world and presented dozens of new opportunities to me. That’s what happens with First.” such as zip-lining across a lake filled with alligators and swinging on a trapeze. But, generally, Cahn’s Firsts (the capital F is hers, for emphasis) spotlight the straightforward: Smiling all day, yo-yoing, watching “Jersey Shore.” Her often hilarious, always frank and occasionally heart-wrenching tales of a year that turned her life around have the power to do that for anyone similarly in search of a new, and easy, start. “I feel like big goals like weight loss as a resolution can feel overwhelming and so big that we don’t do it,” she said. “The beauty of Firsts is that they can be extremely simple, they start us on a better path where we feel better and lighter and, once that happens, and we face some smaller challenges and even some physical fears, we gain enough courage and confidence to tackle the big things in our life.” For Cahn, the idea of doing one new thing a day had its beginnings in 2009. At 53, she had enjoyed decades of TV news success in Philadelphia and had every reason to feel on top of the world. After all, she had suffered from ulcerative colitis and had her large intestine removed at 33. She had survived breast cancer at 35 and kidney cancer at 45. And, while she was healthy and happily married in her 50s, the economy was collapsing, her job was changing and Cahn felt “lost, angry and frustrated.” Her then 23-year-old daughter, Alexa Houser, suggested she get unstuck by doing something different every day and blogging about the experiences. So Cahn began her “Year of Firsts” blog Jan. 1, 2010, with a polar bear plunge in the Atlantic. For the rest of that year, she did things big and small and detailed each, often replete

with video, on her website luanncahn. com. In 2013, the blog became a hardback version of “I Dare Me.” The paperback came out a year later and, in January 2015, Cahn embarked on a “30 Dares in 30 Days to 30 Cities” book tour, which brought her back home to Georgia for a bike ride. “Of course, I had to make Atlanta one of my stops,” she said. “I have two sisters in Atlanta. I was just so proud of my one sister, Linda, for getting back on a bike for a tour on city streets.” After the ride, Cahn headed to Johns Creek where her other sister, photographer Terri Dinardo, hosted a book party/speaking engagement at her Falls of Autry Mill subdivision. “Terri really dared herself to pull together all of her friends and neighbors to come celebrate their lives and encourage each other to take on new daring experiences,” Cahn said. The blog-turned-book that Cahn was discussing is an inspiration on multiple levels. In addition to one- or two-page stories about some of the Firsts, divided into 10 chapters of loosely connected challenges, there are inspirational quotes from a who’s who of famous folks. (“Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart.” – Erma Bombeck.) There are scientific explanations bolstering many of her tips. (A Princeton researcher, in a study on rats, found positive social interaction can buffer the physiological effects of stress.) For anyone short on time and/or ideas, all 365 of Cahn’s Firsts are listed. And if you’re really pressed for time, check out the blogs and videos on her website. It’s a concept Cahn has discussed everywhere from “The Today Show” and “CNN Headline News” to the Huffington Post and Woman’s Day magazine. “The journey of doing one new First a day completely opened up my world and presented dozens of new opportunities to me. That’s what happens with Firsts,” she

goodbooks said, noting she routinely hears from readers who have taken her tips to heart and embarked on their own Firsts. Yes, she has fans with extreme ideas for change, such as jumping out of planes. “You REALLY DON’T have to risk your life to dare yourself,” she cautions. But she also hears from people like a woman at a recent conference who was terrified to just drive beyond her neighborhood. Thanks to “I Dare Me,” that reader is now working on facing the fear that was limiting her life. “I have had a number of people dare themselves to learn to swim. That’s a big one. I loved the dare of a breast cancer survivor who had tickets to a concert with a friend but her friend backed out. She was just not going to go and then decided to dare herself to go by herself and had an amazing time.” One of the first readers who reached out to Cahn was a realtor from Joplin, Missouri. “She told me, when she started doing first-time experiences, business picked up in January; usually her worst month,” Cahn said. “She believes it wasn’t a coincidence. She was relating to the world in a different way.” Likewise, Cahn has also experienced firsthand what can happen when One of Lu Ann Cahn’s many guest appearances included Lu Ann Cahn with her daughter Alexa Cahn “The Today Show,” with Kathy Lee and Hoda Kotb. She Firsts pave the way for major life changes. She recently went back to Houser at the Color Run. was accompanied by her daughter, Alexa Cahn Houser. school for her master’s degree and started teaching, which she loved. After four decades in TV news, the last 27 of which were at NBC10 in Philadelphia, she left a year ago. She is now Temple University’s director of career services for the School of Media and Communication in Philadelphia. She also continues to dare audiences around the country to get their lives unstuck by takings risks large and small. “After 40 years staring into a camera, it’s wonderful to reach out and connect in person,” Cahn said. “We blow bubbles, laugh, cry, share dares and talk about ways to make sure we are not living in ‘Groundhog Day,’” the Bill Murray movie about reliving the same day over and over again. “If you are stuck, really stuck, any new thing is a good thing to try,” she said. “Turn left instead of right. Choose something different on the menu. Talk to the neighbor you never talk to. Say yes to the next invitation to do anything new even if every fiber in your being is saying NO NO NO. When we’re stuck, we say ‘no’ a lot and we don’t even know it. “Tell your friends and family, ‘I’m doing new things.’ Let them give you ideas. Take them with you to try something new. Take a class. Document your Firsts. You will find these little experiences start to give you joy and confidence to start tackling some of the bigger Firsts in your life.” Cahn continues to take her own advice. “I’m always doing something new. I made my Thanksgiving turkey upside down this year,” a First she called delicious but ugly. “I recently climbed a power pole. Don’t need to do that again. I’m working on some new hula-hoop tricks.” As she said, “New challenges and dares are part of my life now. No day is ever the same.” ■ The author, left, with her mother, Carol Berman, and sisters Terri Dinardo and Linda Evans.

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erry Newton never thought of herself as the type of person who travels to other countries to help disabled orphans. In 2003, Newton was invited by a friend to join a mission trip to Nicaragua to help a group called Mustard Seed Communities minister to children with an array of disabilities and issues. She had three children and was a stay-at-home mom in Johns Creek. She didn’t think too much about traveling to other countries, or helping children with disabilities. “I said I didn’t do well with kids like that,” Newton said. “It’s not my deal.” Convinced that all she would have to do is help rebuild the roof of a shelter, she decided to give it a shot. She started by researching Mustard Seed, an international, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that cares for children and adults with disabilities, children with HIV/ AIDS, pregnant teenagers and impoverished families and communities. Each year, Mustard Seed sends over 900 mission volunteers to communities in Jamaica, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Zimbabwe. Newton’s church, St. Brigid Catholic Church in Johns Creek, was one of the big supporters of Mustard Seed, with fundraisers and mission trips.

So she traveled to Nicaragua to help rebuild the roof of a shelter. A few Terry and daughter Mackenzie Newton, on a mother/daughter trip to Jamaica, pose years later, she was with students in Little Angels preschool in Kingston. helping to rebuild a child’s life when she materialistic here. It’s a simpler existence down and her husband adopted a 2-year-old Newton there [in Nicaragua]. Those children don’t know met in Nicaragua. they don’t have the things we have. So if you can “Well it turns out I actually do well with make them smile and make them comfortable, kids like that and it is my deal as I’m now a then you’ve made their day.” mother of one of those kids,” Newton said. “It’s It’s safe to say that, when Newton first saw just different when you’re in the presence of Joey, she wanted to make him smile. He was those children and some of them can’t move a 2 years old and at Mustard Seed’s Nicaraguan muscle in their body other than a jerky spasm. orphanage, having been found at 3 days old in Then you make eye contact and they smile.” You a hole in the ground. By the time Newton met know you’ve made a difference in that child’s him, he had already spent time in a hospital and life even if only for that moment, she said. another orphanage, where he hadn’t received People have different gifts and different the care he needed. things they feel comfortable doing, she said. “He did not thrive at all because he has “Sometimes they don’t know they have a gift, I special needs,” Newton said. “So he ended didn’t know I had one,” Newton said. up back in the hospital and was able to get Volunteering for a group like Mustard to Mustard Seed when he was 18 months old. Seed, she said, is an inspiring experience. “It That’s when he started thriving, when he was takes you out of this bubble you live in and able to get that special one-on-one care he brings you back to Earth as for what it’s really needed.” all about,” Newton said. “It makes you a much In addition to Joey, now 15, she and her more humble person. You want to stay and don’t want to come back to the realities of our lives here. As blessed as we are, it’s so much more ► See SHE GIVES BACK, Page 20

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he menu at ‘cue Barbecue is an array of meats and sides for every hankering, but here, according to owner Paul Doster, pork rules supreme. “Our barbecue is what we consider ‘Georgia style’ as that’s where I’m from and the style I grew up with,” says Doster, who hails from LaGrange. “Pork is the main attraction whether it be chopped smoked butts or those delicious baby back ribs or the homemade pork sausage.” And pairing it up with in-season vegetables and bread made from scratch has kept the lines long at ‘cue since it opened in 2008 off Highway 9 in Milton. “We believe in homemaking everything and putting forth the effort it takes to make great food,” said Doster, noting most items are made in house, from the sauces to the pickles to the hand-cut fries. Doster has been in the restaurant business for 35 years, opening his first restaurants in Hilton Head and Columbia, South Carolina, after graduating from Auburn University with a degree in food service management. He and wife, Doreen, whom he met in Hilton Head and who works alongside him at ‘cue, moved to Alpharetta in 1999 to start a family “somewhere other than a resort community.” Their family now includes daughter Abby, a freshman at Milton High School, and Jake, a seventhgrader at Northwestern Middle. Back in Georgia, Doster opened his first barbecue restaurant, The Swallow at the Hollow, in Roswell with a partner and left in 2007. He soon partnered with Beth Gray, a longtime friend with a business background, to open ‘cue Barbecue in Milton primarily as a catering venture. “But, last minute, we saw a chance to put 40 to 50 seats in the location we had picked out and open a storefront as well,” said Doster of the decision to move from catering only to a fullservice restaurant. The timing for the new restaurant coincided with the financial meltdown across the country, but Doster knew he had a winning concept. “We did open during the crux of the economic downturn but had a great following and were thankfully on a wait on day three,” he said. “The main issue was getting folks to know where we had landed, but after a few months the word spread and more and more people came out to give us a shot.” The recipes are a mix of Doster’s own creations, some from previous partnerships and

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others from treasured family recipes, including his grandmother’s bourbon sweet potato casserole. “Most recipes were just gathered from many years of doing this,” he said of his three decades in the food business. When asked to describe the “perfect meal” Doster quickly rattles off his top choices. “Easy. Chopped pork platter, yummy coleslaw and hand-cut fries. Wait, maybe a full rack of baby back ribs and a cold beer? Or the Southwest chicken salad?” he says, laughing. Doster surveys a bustling dining room and knows he has defied the odds in an industry which sees more than 50 percent of new restaurants close in the first year. But he points out there are no magic formulas for success, just the basics. “There is no secret. Make good food, serve it by good people and charge a fair price. Your staff must work with you … not for you,” says the industry veteran. Doster also recognizes the need for ‘cue to be a part of the community, and participates regularly in school activities, fundraisers, hospital events and city-sponsored events. “You can’t sponsor every softball or baseball team, but you can certainly donate some pork to their banquets or a gift certificate to their fundraiser,” said Doster. “To quote a songwriter friend of mine, ‘Help somebody if you can.’” In addition to the Milton location, Doster has since opened two more ‘cue Barbecue restaurants – the first franchise location in Cumming in 2010, followed by a third location in Peachtree Corners in 2014—and is looking for a fourth site. Also in the works is a “commissary” which will allow a central location to make some menu items for the restaurants, improving consistency and lightening the load on the kitchens. But as the business grows, Doster said the mission and 13700 HWY 9 N philosophy of ‘cue has stayed the MILTON, Ga 30004 same. “Put out the best food you 770-714-1146 can make, serve it by some sweet WWW.CUEBARBECUE.COM people at a fair price and you’ll be fine.” ■

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she gives back ▼ SHE GIVES BACK, Continued from Page 16 husband Bill have three other children, Zack, Colby and Mackenzie. And, despite a busy household, the couple continues to help with Mustard Seed. Her husband serves on the group’s national board and Newton still takes mission trips with the organization, often accompanied by her daughter. They also have become instrumental in fundraising for Mustard Seed. For the past nine years, the Newtons have held a yearly fundraiser at their home to raise money for the charity. That event has become one of the biggest moneymakers for Mustard Seed, with this past year’s affair drawing about 200 supporters and raising $174,000. Over the years, Newton said, she and her husband have raised over $1 million for the cause. “People have different gifts and some want to support by writing a check and

that’s fine because, without that money, we can’t feed these kids,” Newton said. “But I want as many people as possible to actually experience it and see where their money is going.” Her goal is to recruit as many mission volunteers for Jamaica, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Zimbabwe. “I try to get people to go down with me and see it. Once people go, they really do feel like they’re a different person when they come back and they want to continue going.” The best part is being able to touch a child in need, make eye contact and see them smile, she said. “That smile says it all,” Newton said. “It says none of the other stuff in our lives matter. It’s bringing a smile to the face of a child who otherwise wouldn’t have one. If Mustard Seed hadn’t taken these children in, they might have died or never felt a hug or loving embrace. To know you’re able to make that child’s life better, if only for a moment, is absolutely worth everything.” To learn about Mustard Seed, visit mustardseed.com. ■

Pictured, from left, the Newton family, from left, Bill, Zach, Joey, Terry, Colby and Mackenzie at their home for the Dare to Care 2015 fundraiser for Mustard Seed Communities, where they raised $174,000.

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asturbation. Admitting to it or even saying it out loud seems to have so much baggage and shame attached to it, but why? This oftenunmentionable topic tends to be something only men are expected to do on a regular basis. But, ladies, listen up: Don’t miss out on this pleasure party you literally have right at your own hands. Aside from discovering more about your body and educating yourself on what you like or don’t like sexually, this natural and healthy activity has many other health benefits you may not be aware of.

Better sleep

Herbal teas, oils and over-the-counter sleep aids not cutting it anymore? Are you desperate for some quality sleep? After reaching a climax, your body automatically becomes very relaxed and calm, leading to a much more restful night of slumber.

Stress and tension release

Trying to unwind and relax is not easy, but it is necessary. Our bodies were designed to be relieved of stress in natural ways, and it doesn’t get any more natural than this.

It feels really good, of course

I hate to point out the obvious, but who doesn’t enjoy a great orgasm – especially one brought on exactly the way you like it done. If you are happy and satisfied, let’s face it, your world is a much better place. If masturbation is not something you have ever been super active with, there of course will be some awkwardness and uncertainly at first. But venture into that unfamiliar territory and your body will love you for it, you will love your body more, and you really have nothing to lose. Make time for this new and healthy habit. It won’t disappoint. Please always remember that, in all sexual activity, to practice responsibly and safely. To learn more about Dr. Cathy or to schedule a consultation, please visit www.cathymd.com or call 1.844. DRCATHY. Dr. Cathy’s book “The Soul of Success: Volume 2,” co-authored with Jack Canfield, is NOW AVAILABLE. Successful entrepreneurs and professionals reveal strategies for getting to the foundation of health, wealth and success. You may also find her on the following social media: Twitter: @drcathymdtweets; Facebook: facebook.com/ drcathymd; Instagram: instagram/drcathymdpics ■

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rowing up just north of New York City, Dr. Joe McNamara was the eighth of 11 kids, and the son of a nurse who regularly took her children to a chiropractor to keep them healthy. Today, he is a chiropractor neurologist, as well as a volunteer firefighter for the Forsyth County Fire Department — a combination he says is “only natural” given his inclination toward healing and helping. “With eight boys, we got into our share of mischief and adventure, which often led to the need for stitches, bandages and often more extreme measures,” NcNamara said. “From these rather regular occurrences, we learned pretty quickly how to attend to minor injuries and, most importantly, how to stay calm and focused in emergency situations.”

Dr. Joe McNamara with family, from left, daughter Shealyn, wife Karen, and sons Liam and Reilly.

You’ve lived in Forsyth County for nearly 20 years. What drew you to the area?

My wife and I fell in love with Forsyth County while driving through it one day house hunting. We were drawn to the country feel that still had plenty of modern amenities. We wanted to be a good distance from Atlanta but not so far that traveling to the city or the airport would be a burden. Boy, has Forsyth changed in 20 years!

How does a chiropractic neurologist differ from other doctors?

Chiropractic neurologists deal with all sorts of neurological conditions ranging from concussions to Alzheimer’s. We utilize the five senses, the vestibular system, the proprioceptive system, and the ocular system to name a few, which help us to stimulate the brain naturally without the use of drugs. Chiropractic neurology is one of many subspecialties in my field and

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My four older brothers were volunteer firefighters, and knew I wanted to be one, too. I joined our local station when I was 16 years old and volunteered until I went to college. When we moved to Forsyth in 1996, I became involved with Station 10. My wife and kids patiently put up with my pager going off at all hours of the day and night because they knew this was something I was put here to do. I don’t respond to as many calls as I used to, because of business and family commitments, but I will continue to be a volunteer for as long as the Forsyth County Fire Department will allow me.

Between running two businesses, and volunteering as A firefighter, what do you do in your rare moments of free time? When I have down time I enjoy spending it with my wife and kids. We’re in that busy season of life that is also very fulfilling as we witness our kids blossoming into their own people. Weekends and often weekdays are spent at flag football games, volleyball matches and robotics competitions.

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Northside Man: Dr. Joe McNamara City of residence: Cumming Hometown: Mahopac, New York Family: Wife, Karen (married 20 years); Children, Liam (18), Shealyn (16) and Reilly (11). Company, title: Owner, McNamara Chiropractic since 1996; Owner, NutriMost Cumming weight loss program since May 2015. College and major: Bachelor of Science from the State University at Albany; Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University in 1994; Diplomat in Chiropractic Neurology in 2003 from the Carrick Institute of Neurological Studies.

It’s January have you made any resolutions for 2016?

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growing number of people today are going Paleo – following a lifestyle that is based on the concept of eating like our Paleolithic ancestors. They believe if a caveman did not eat it, you should not either. While many nutritionists praise the idea of eating less sugar and processed foods, some are concerned the diet plan lacks essential nutrients – especially calcium and vitamin D. For more balance, some are opting for a Lacto-Paleo diet, which incorporates dairy products. This variation of the original plan adds essential nutrients and flexibility for dieters who want dairy back in their diet. “I’m happy to see this trend because the addition of dairy helps make the Paleo plan significantly more nutritious,” said registered dietitian Holley Grainger. “Milk is the primary source of calcium and vitamin D, and when you completely eliminate milk it’s hard to make up for the nutrients you miss out on.” If you are considering a Paleo lifestyle, or are already following one and miss the milk, Grainger offers this advice: Find the milk that’s right for you. The dairy case offers a wide range of milk products, so check out the varieties that appeal to you – including organic or lactose-free. Try plain Greek yogurt. You may be skipping the flavored yogurts with added sugar, but it’s easy to add your own fruit or other ingredients to plain varieties, or try making your own yogurt with milk. Make a Paleo pudding with milk. Create a Paleo-approved dessert, such as a chia pudding or other puddings made with milk without added sugar. Fortify your breakfast smoothie. If you are making a fruit smoothie in the morning, add real dairy milk to add more protein. . ■

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What To Wear While Losing Weight

any of my clients say, “I will hire you when I lose those last 15 pounds.” It is important to dress the body you have today. When you look better, you feel better and are more inclined to take better care of yourself. In turn, you will have more success in reaching your weight-loss goals. Positive reminders (a new blouse that doesn’t threaten to burst at the buttonholes) is better than a negative reminder (those too-tight jeans you keep forcing yourself to wear.) Here are my tips for styles to wear while losing weight that will fit nicely now and can be styled for use when you reach your goal weight:

Wrap dress in packable jersey fabric

This style allows you to wrap and cinch it according to your current weight and beyond. In the right color and pattern, a wrap dress with three-quarter length sleeves can be worn in the winter with boots and a leather jacket or sandals in the summer.

Belted jacket or sweater Cinch it to emphasize your shrinking waist

Choose one without a lot of padding in the shoulders. The measurement between the base of the neck and the point of the shoulder does not change as a person loses or gains weight. Find a jacket that fits you there and it will still fit when you lose a little weight. A three-quarter length sleeve is best, as the sleeve will always fit, too.

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Final tip

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2. Save more for retirement

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effort, you can start saving for retirement today. If your company has a 401[k] plan, be sure to at least contribute any portion matched. Every dollar saved in taxes truly is a dollar earned, and also another dollar you can devote toward your retirement.

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t’s a New Year and having New Year’s resolutions for our pets is important. Here are some ideas for your furry friends to keep them safe, happy and healthy all year long. Get an annual exam. A yearly physical exam with vaccinations is great preventive medicine for your pet. Protecting our pets from getting infectious diseases by vaccinating them is smart and easy to do. It is also required by law to have our pets vaccinated against rabies. Schedule a yearly exam with your veterinarian and be sure to ask which vaccines and exams are needed, such as the fecal exam and heartworm test. Identify your pet. Getting collars and tags for your pets makes it easier to find out who their owners are if they get lost, and that they have up-to-date vaccinations. On the tags, include your name, phone number and address to help your pet find his/her way back home. Getting a rabies tag on the collar is also important to show your pet is vaccinated and current with the law. Consider a microchip. Having your veterinarian implant a microchip is a simple and noninvasive procedure that can be lifesaving for your pet. A small chip with a unique identification number is placed via a syringe underneath the pet’s skin. This chip is easily scanned. If your pet has a microchip, the scanner

ME ADOPT detects the chip immediately and, in the event that your pet gets lost, veterinary clinics and shelters will have a way to contact you and reunite you with your pet. Spay or neuter. If your pet is not yet spayed or neutered, schedule an appointment and get it done. Spaying or neutering your pet will not only prevent overpopulation of unwanted pets but it will also prevent cancer and other potentially life-threatening conditions. Neutering can also help prevent your pet from marking and roaming behaviors, as well as aggressive behaviors. Work on best behavior. If your pet is in need of behavior training to make your life (and maybe your neighbor’s) a bit better, consider enrolling your pet in an obedience school. There are many quality dog trainers and obedience schools in the area, so contact your veterinarian for recommendations. Prevent common ailments. Last but not least, give your pet monthly heartworm and flea/ tick prevention. Heartworm infection and flea/tick infestation are easily preventable, and medication is important if your pets spend any amount of time outdoors. Making sure that your pet is protected against these parasites will help keep your pet healthy and happy in the New Year. ■

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Botox $10/unit Juvederm $550 Voluma $700

Signature 50 minute massage with healing shea butter

Cannot combine with any other offer. Expires 1/31/16

Near historic Roswell, Facelogic Spa was voted the Best Spa in Roswell. Hours: Tues-Sat 10-7 Sun 12-6

10930 Crabapple Rd, Suite 10, Roswell, GA 30075 • FaceLogicSpa.com/Roswell • (678) 822-0228 30 | northsidewoman.com | january2016

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