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Kate Atwood of Atlanta founded Kate’s Club in 2003 with the mission to help children and teens cope with the death of a parent or sibling. Read more on page 6.

northside women { 6 } SHE GIVES BACK Losing her mother at an early age set Kate Atwood on a mission to help children and teens on their grief journey. { 10 } WOMEN IN ART Emily Saliers and Adron are among the featured artists slated for the Wire and Wood Songwriters Festival in Alpharetta Oct. 6-7. { 18 } WOMEN IN BUSINESS Helping businesses safeguard their data – and reputations – is the focus for Olivia Rose Jenkins of QloudSecure.

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Kate Atwood Kate's Club founder.

Kate’s Club supports kids, teens with loss of family member

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elping children along their grief journey is the focus of Kate’s Club – an Atlanta-based organization which supports children and teens after the loss of a parent or sibling.

Kate Atwood founded the organization in 2003, and has nurtured its growth from a small group of six to more than 1,300 children and families today.

For Atwood, Kate’s Club is rooted in personal loss and her own grief journey.

At the cusp of her teenage years, when she most needed her mother by her side to navigate the minefields of adolescence, her life changed in the snap of a finger.

“I was 12 years old, and in the middle of Ms. Kerewich’s Social Studies class when the call came over the intercom [to go to] the office,” Atwood recalled of that April morning in 1991 when she learned her mother had lost her six-year battle with breast cancer.

“My immediate reaction was ‘Whose mom dies?’” she said. “I didn’t know anyone whose mom had died, so I went through adolescence trying to process that, and how to just fit in.”

Her father and brother dealt with the loss in their own way, and Atwood sought comfort in sports, throwing herself into activities that kept her busy.

“I surrounded myself with friends and with activities, everything

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Coping with loss

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UPCOMING EVENTS Spin for Kids Bike Ride Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 spinforkids.org from basketball to band to 2016 Kate’s Club school and community clubs,” Memory Walk she said. “All this activity, Sunday, Nov. 13th, 2016 unfortunately, did not fill 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. a spiritual void that I now Piedmont Park realize was lost throughout Promenade most of my childhood.”

She said her broken family was still bound by the love they had for each other, but she admits they were all in “survival mode” and did the best they could to cope. For Atwood, she didn’t talk about her mother’s death for seven years.

It was not until her college years in Virginia when she volunteered at a bereavement camp for kids that Atwood’s life changed -- and a new path opened up. Atwood immediately connected with the children, many of whom were just starting to process their grief.

“For me to use my loss as a tool to make another child’s loss a little easier was empowering,” said Atwood, adding that she began to see a life of purpose in the pain of losing her mom.

That newfound knowledge planted a seed which bloomed into Kates’ Club when she moved to Atlanta to work after college. She held a fundraiser at a local bar in June 2003, raising $1,200 from friends and strangers.

That was enough to kick start Kate’s Club -- six children, their families, a common loss and an outing to a local bowling alley.

At the time Atwood, barely 23 years old, never dreamed her idea would grow to impact the lives of so many children and their families, and create a network of hundreds of volunteers who would provide social, recreational and emotional support.

From that simple outing to the bowling alley, Kate’s Club now offers a wide menu of support programs. These include quarterly Club Outings to area events and places, service projects or recreational outlets; an annual trip to Camp Good Mourning in

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North Georgia; and a wide variety of support services, such as art and music therapy at Kate’s Clubhouse in downtown Atlanta.

Services are provided at no charge, thanks to the donations from the communities and “in kind” hours provided by volunteers. Referrals come from the medical community and hospitals, such as Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and school systems.

While nothing takes the pain away of losing a loved one, Atwood said Kate’s Club helps in the transition to the new chapter in their lives, recognizing not everyone’s experience is the same.

“We want kids to know it’s okay to grieve, but no child should have to grieve alone,” she said. “Loss changes your life completely, but the journey is much more positive and healthier if you are surrounded on your journey with support.”

Atwood, who lives in Atlanta, is no longer directly involved in the day-to-day operations of Kate’s Club, but she remains its namesake and a committed supporter.

She is gratified her initial vision has grown “organically” to meet the needs of the community, and that it was her passion that fueled its success.

She is currently vice president of Choose ATL, a marketing endeavor through the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce to attract new residents and workers to the metro area. Here, Atwood says she is able to give back what the community has provided to her for many years.

“My role now is about telling Atlanta’s story to attract the next generation of Atlantans,” she explained. “Very few places would have given a 23-year-old with no money, no network, and just a passion and a dream, the opportunity to build Kate’s Club. I may have founded it, but this community built it, and I am forever grateful.” ■

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he Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival returns to downtown Alpharetta the weekend of Oct. 7-8, with a slate of artists ranging from nationally recognized musicians to local songsmiths quickly making a musical name for themselves.

The event kicks off on Friday night with a free concert on the plaza at Avalon where the audience can get a sampling of the talent on stage for the weekend.

The main event moves to downtown Alpharetta on Saturday afternoon, where more than 20 artists will perform well into the evening on various stages and venues throughout the area.

This year’s featured performer is John Oates, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 along with musical partner Daryl Hall. Other prominent artists set to perform this year include Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, Kristian Bush of Sugarland, and Ken Block and Drew Copeland, two-fifths of Sister Hazel.

For two Atlanta-based artists set to perform at the Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival, the event provides the opportunity to perform in an intimate, outdoor setting and to reach a new audience with their music.

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est known for being one half of the Grammy Award-winning folk rock music duo Indigo Girls, Emily Saliers is going it alone at the Wire & Wood Festival, and treating the audience to a preview of her upcoming solo album.

“Yes, I probably will play at least a couple of new songs,” said Saliers, who along with Amy Ray sold more than 15 million albums with the Indigo Girls. “The [solo songs] are still in the ‘trying out’ stage, since I won’t make the record until December. But the more I play them, the more settled in they become.”

But Indigo Girls fans need not worry, she promises to mix in a few fan favorite songs like “Galileo” or “Closer to Fine.”

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women in art ▼WOMEN IN ART, Continued from Page 10 As she works on her first solo album, Saliers said the Indigo Girls “foundation” is still there, but influenced more heavily with rhythm and blues.

Audiences at the Wire & Wood Festival will be treated to an acoustic concert that Saliers says will sound very “folk rooted.” She is a multi-talented artist, playing lead guitar, banjo, piano, mandolin and ukulele.

The downtown Alpharetta setting is likely a bit more intimate than the venues she generally performs in, but the close connection to the audience and the chance to break her mold is intriguing.

“I really like that it’s small, off the beaten path and local!” laughs Saliers, who lives in Atlanta. “I’m just beginning to play solo gigs, which I really enjoy, and this was a great opportunity to do something I haven’t done before as Indigo Girls.”

She also looks forward to being part of a musical lineup composed of musicians she knows and respects.

“I also love [many] of the artists who are playing like Shawn Mullins, Kristian Bush, and the guys from Sister Hazel, to name a few,” said Saliers. “October is a beautiful month to have an outdoor festival.

I’m looking forward to it wholeheartedly.”

Adron –

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ince being named “Best Songwriter of 2012” by Creative Loafing magazine, Adron has quickly attracted a fan base drawn to her unique mix of Brazilian samba, bossa nova, classical and other musical elements.

While writers struggle to define her musical “style,” Adron sums it up simply as “tropical pop and soul.” At least for now.

“I usually don’t think about labels when I’m making my music, only when I’m trying to promote it,” says the Atlanta artist, who is currently gathering new material for an album to be released this year.

Adron, whose given name is Adrienne McCann, is a fixture in the Atlanta music and art scene, where she has lived and performed

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She is looking forward to expanding her reach to the suburbs in the Wire & Wood Festival in Alpharetta.

“I’m excited to play to a different kind of audience than I’m used to,” said Adron, who has been performing since she was 14. “I›ve been working the east Atlanta urban countercultural scene for a few years now, and a lot of the folks turning up to shows already know all my Adron. little ‘parlor tricks’ and maybe they›re getting used to it.”

By ‘tricks’ she is referring to the bird calls, vocal improvisations, whistling and other embellishments that are a unique part of her performance, as well as singing verses in any of three languages she speaks.

“I love striking out for new territory and playing to audiences that see a female with a non-electric guitar and immediately think, ‘Okay, folksy Americana songstress’…and then they get something pretty wildly different than that,” she laughs, adding it’s great to be the “sore thumb element” in the festival that gets a conversation going. ■

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ne of the most common questions a veterinarian will hear is “How will I know when it’s time to say goodbye?” There is no simple answer to this question, but rather a start to a conversation.

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They sense what is going on in and around them in real time and they are especially sensitive to the moods, behaviors and emotional states of the people they love. So if you are suffering with thoughts of losing them, fearing the future or worried about what to do, they will sense it and suffer right along with you,

magnifying their disease. So another question to consider might be, “How do I want my beloved pet to experience this time we have left together?” What would they want?

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contributing to any emotional conflicts that you may be experiencing. Remember, though, just like in any healing profession, individual veterinarians will have different capabilities and comfort in dealing with their client’s emotional needs.

Your vet may be able to meet those needs, but if not, seek out other resources. New and growing areas in veterinary medicine include emotional support coaching for difficult decision making and palliative-hospice care for in home management of pets as they approach their end of life. If this is something you are interested in, speak with your veterinarian to see if these are services they might offer or refer you for. Ultimately, it’s about being present for your pet and remembering that when you love them in the moment that is their experience too.

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fter a long hot summer, everyone is anxious to put away bright whites and linens and don some pumpkinpicking attire. Even if you have a closet full of clothes, refreshing your fall wardrobe with a few key pieces can add some excitement to dressing for cooler weather. When updating your wardrobe this fall, keep these trends in mind. You may even find them in your own closet.

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Silver chains attached to the neckline of blouses, zippered pockets and decorative grommets on jackets, and skirts with silver studs in geometric patterns make this trend an easy update to most any wardrobe regardless of a particular style. Remember that metallic details are neutral and can be paired with any color from deep jewel tones to soft ethereal tones.

Velvet

The runways were full of velvet from head to toe. Lush velvet suits in flowing silhouettes are so avant-garde. Consider brushing off your velvet blazer and wearing it this fall with plaid, denim or lace. If you want to wear the trend but don’t want to wear it head to toe, consider a velvet choker (another hot trend for fall 2016), a velvet trimmed scarf or a burnout velvet kimono jacket paired with a slim pant.

Pinstripes

This classic menswear pattern is back in fashion. To make it new to those who have worn it for years, consider a flowing silhouette or a body conscious sheath with pinstripes used in various directions to give a more feminine take on this classic pattern. Do not be afraid to mix it with floral patterns to make it your own powerful yet girly look.

Grey plaid

The fall trends always include some sort of nod to plaid. This year is large grey plaid in edgy silhouettes. Consider a jacket with a statement collar, a skirt with an asymmetric hem or slim pant in grey plaid. I love pairing it with camel colored items. It’s a classic combination that looks subdued and stately.

Guitar straps

I will admit that the fashion designers surprised me with this one. At first I thought it was just for the junior set, but it is growing on me. I always prefer a wider strap across my shoulder when carrying a large bag filled to the brim with my laptop and projector as I travel to fashion presentations. A slimmer handle tends to dig into my shoulder. Many purse designers are selling this trend, so make it your own this season by finding a solid colored leather bag with a colorful strap, or one in more subdued colors if that is your style. You will be right on trend and your shoulders will thank you.

Surprise trend: Pink and yellow combo

My favorite color combination from first grade has come full circle and is a surprising trend this fall. You will find this combination in printed dresses and blouses, and running shoes. On the runway, the yellow and pink combination was “in your face” bright. You can make it your own by mixing the classic fall colors Spicy Mustard and Dusty Cedar.■

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A mother’s tale

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The author and her son at a UGA football game six months after Jack’s diagnosis.

Nearly a year after his diagnosis, Jack McDermott attends a Relay for Life event at UGA in April 2011.

McDermott recounts son’s battle with brain cancer in awardwinning book

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hen Julia McDermott was growing up in Tucker, she fancied becoming a writer. It would prove a patient, and prophetic childhood dream.

Several decades later – after studying a year in France, working in banking and software development in Dallas, marrying her college sweetheart, beginning a family and crisscrossing the country four times before settling back in the Atlanta area – that old urge to write remained.

In 2006, with 20-year-old twins and a pair of teens, McDermott finally began her first novel. “Make That Deux,” a romance set in France, was published in October 2012. In the four years since, the Brookhaven resident has released a psychological suspense, “Underwater,” and, in April, another suspense, “Daddy’s Girl.”

But it’s the story of her one work of creative nonfiction that reveals McDermott’s experience to be something far more than yet another writer, eventually finding success in traditional and independent publishing.

That book, the award-winning “All the Above: My son’s battle with brain cancer,” came out in 2015, though the harrowing events it details began five years earlier, before McDermott had published a single title.

Recently, just back from a mystery and suspense writers’ conference in New Orleans, she reflected on her youngest son’s diagnosis, treatment and the book that chronicled it all.

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Take us back to the events of 2010, several years after you had started writing.

My son Jack was diagnosed with a brain tumor on his 19th birthday, May 8, 2010, over two years before my first novel was published. I had finished it and was working on a sequel (which I later abandoned.)

Jack was a freshman at UGA that spring. The week before his diagnosis, he began having vision problems during final exams. He made it through the week, but on his first day home, he woke up with crossed eyes and double vision. He had an eye exam and was advised that something in his brain was wreaking havoc and damaging his optic nerves. The eye doctor sent Jack straight to Northside Hospital for an MRI, and it revealed he had a brain tumor. That night, Jack had surgery to place a shunt to save his sight, which he was within hours of losing.

Jack’s eyes returned to normal, but the tumor remained, and as he recovered we began figuring out what to do. We sent copies of Jack’s MRI to doctors in Atlanta and around the country, and spoke to neurosurgeons at Emory, Duke and Johns Hopkins. All said Jack needed what we had hoped to avoid: invasive brain surgery.

That surgery wasn’t the end of Jack’s journey, and I was his caregiver.

I turned into a mama bear, doing all I could to help him, protect him and be his advocate. He leaned on me for emotional support, and he drove the flow of information about his illness to family and friends.

What did you learn that nothing could have prepared you for prior to this journey?

Cancer forced Jack to stare death in the face. Through his ordeal, I

goodbooks a neurosurgeon and has an MRI once a year now. He graduated from UGA in December 2013, received his master’s degree in May 2016 and starts working at an accounting firm in New York City in October. Everyone in our family admires his incredible strength, courage and spirit.

When – and why – did you decide to write about this experience?

I began writing “All the Above” in April 2013 while I was at the beach on spring break with my daughter. I felt compelled to share Jack’s story of triumph from my point of view to help those touched by cancer.

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Did Jack mind being the subject of such a personal book?

No. He read much of it ahead of publication and was proud of me for writing it.

Was this book easier to write than works of fiction?

It was more challenging. My emotions when Jack was ill came rushing back to the surface, and I felt almost as if we were going through that time all over again. But it was therapeutic for me to write, and to reveal my feelings when I was afraid I could lose him.

Explain the title.

Jack McDermott at a Relay for Life run in April 2011.

During treatment, Jack and I often sang along to his playlist of hip hop tunes. One was “All the Above” by Maino, and some of the lyrics related exactly to what Jack was going through. And there were two more reasons: One, Jack is 6-foot-4. Two, during his journey, he kept getting bad news before he ever got any good. So it felt like “all the above” kept on hitting him.

The book was a memoir/ autobiography finalist in the 2016 Georgia Author of the Year awards. Has the recognition led to invitations to speak?

Yes. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation reached out to me, and I also spoke at a retreat for cancer patients and survivors. My message is one of hope and of letting go of fear. When Jack was ill, we kept saying we wouldn’t take “No” for an answer, meaning we always believed that, yes, Jack would live.

In what ways has Jack’s ordeal shaped your approach to writing and life in general?

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I’ve reevaluated the way I look at life. Each day truly is a gift, and there are no guarantees. I’m thankful for all my learned to live in the present instead of the future, and that blessings and worry less than I used to. In my writing, I’ve the whole world can change in a day. become more proactive, disciplined and passionate. And I decided to stop waiting for things to happen but to make them happen instead.

What would you say to anyone reeling from a cancer diagnosis?

I would say don’t ask “Why?” Don’t waste any of your energy or strength on that question. Instead, use it all to fight the disease. I would also echo what Jack has said: “Just try (not all at once, just step by step) to have hope.

Resiliency is a wonderful thing. Sometimes something great happens when all feels lost.”

How is Jack now?

Jack is five-and-a-half years cancer-free. He sees

Where can readers find “All the Above” as well as your other books?

Order them from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or at any bookstore. Autographed copies can be ordered on my website, juliamcdermottbooks.com. I am doing a book signing at Eagle Eye Book Shop in Decatur Oct. 15 from 2-4 p.m. I’ll also be the moderator-panelist on the nonfiction panel, “Tell it like it is,” at the Milton Literary Festival Nov. 11-12. ■

Ailing young wife in celebrated first novel aims to find her replacement

By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI Contributing Writer

Colleen Oakley’s debut novel, “Before I Go,” concerns a young woman who, when faced with an aggressive recurrence of breast cancer, decides to find a new wife for her husband before she dies.

After looking for the perfect match in parks, coffee shops and online dating sites, the book’s heroine is eventually forced to decide what’s more important in the brief time she has left: her husband’s happiness or her own?

Oakley, who lives in Smyrna with her husband and four young children, including 18-month-old twins, was formerly the senior editor of Marie Claire and editor-in-chief of Women’s Health & Fitness. She has written for The New York Times, Ladies’ Home Journal, Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Redbook, Parade and Martha Stewart Weddings.

About six years ago, she had the “very difficult assignment” to interview a young woman who was dying of metastasized breast cancer.

“It was tough for obvious reasons,” Oakley said, “but also because we were both around the same age (late 20s), and we were both newlyweds at the time.

I instantly connected with her, and though we only spoke for about 20 minutes, I just couldn’t shake the interview for days after.

“I lay awake in bed next to my snoring husband and wondered not just what I would do in her shoes, but what my husband would do. We were so young, and I knew he would obviously remarry at some point, and I wondered what his new wife would be like – and then, what I would want her to be like.

And that’s when I had the spark of the idea – what if you could choose your replacement, the person who would marry your spouse after you were gone?”

“Before I Go,” released in 2015, was a People Best New Book Pick, an Us Weekly “Must” Pick, a Publisher’s Lunch Buzz Book, a Library Journal Big Fiction Debut, and an Indie Next List Pick.

Oakley’s second book, “Close Enough to Touch,” will be published in February 2017. ■ october2016 | northsidewoman.com | 17

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As researchers continue to wage war against cancer, many have begun to focus on what could be the most promising ammunition to date: diet. That seemingly simple advice could mean a drastic change in diet for many people. You may want to start with some of the following food substances, all of which show promise as cancer-fighting agents.

1. Folate-rich foods

This B-complex vitamin can be found in many “good for you” foods. Plus, manufacturers of cereals, pastas and breads often fortify their products with folate.

How it works: With low levels of folate, it’s more likely for mutations in DNA to occur, conversely, adequate levels of folate protect against such mutations.

Cancer-fighting abilities: In a large-scale study, researchers evaluated the effects of folate on more than 27,000 male smokers between ages 50 and 69. Men who consumed at least the recommended daily allowance of folate -- about 400 micrograms -- cut by half their risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

How to get it: Starting with breakfast, a glass of orange juice is high in folate; so are most cereals (check the box to see how much). For lunch, try a hearty salad with either spinach or romaine leaves. Top it with dried beans or peas for an extra boost.

Snack on a handful of peanuts or an orange. At dinner, choose asparagus or Brussels sprouts as your vegetable.

2. Vitamin D

This fat-soluble vitamin which helps absorb calcium to build strong teeth and bones may also build protection against cancer.

How it works: Researchers suggest that vitamin D curbs the growth of cancerous cells.

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Vitamin D may also improve survival rates among lung cancer patients, according to a Harvard study reported in 2005. Patients who received surgery for lung cancer in the summer, when vitamin D exposure from sunshine is greatest, and had the highest intake of vitamin D, reported a 56 percent five-year survival rate. Patients with low vitamin D intakes and winter surgeries had only a 23 percent survival rate.

How to get it: Vitamin D is often associated with milk. High concentrations also can be found in these seafood choices: cod, shrimp and Chinook salmon. Eggs are another good source. And don’t forget sunshine. In just 10 minutes, you can soak up as much as 5,000 IU of vitamin D if you expose 40 percent of your body to the sun, without sunscreen.

3. Tea

If you enjoy sipping tea, you’ll be happy to know that it appears promising against some forms of cancer.

How it works: Like many plant-based foods, tea contains flavonoids, known for their antioxidant effects. One flavonoid in particular, kaempferol, has shown protective effects against cancer.

Cancer-fighting abilities: A large-scale study evaluating kaempferol intake of more than 66,000 women showed that those who consumed the most of it had the lowest risk of developing ovarian cancer. Consuming between 10 milligrams and 12 milligrams daily of kaempferol -- the amount found in four cups of tea --offers protection against

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This popular spice, long used to quell nausea, may soon be used to fight cancer, too.

How it works: Working directly on cancer cells, researchers discovered ginger’s ability to kill cancer cells. While this preliminary evidence shows promise, ginger’s cancerfighting effects must still be proven in animal and human trials.

Cancer-fighting abilities: Armed with ginger, ongoing research is taking aim against the most lethal of gynecological cancers: ovarian cancer. Most women [with ovarian cancer] develop resistance to conventional chemotherapy drugs. Because ginger may kill cancer cells in more than one way, researchers are hopeful that patients would not develop resistance to it.

Because ginger’s effects on cancer haven’t been tested directly on human subjects, researchers can’t yet offer specific dietary recommendations.

How to get it: Go beyond the obvious choices, like sipping ginger ale and eating gingerbread cookies.

Countless soups, sumptuous marinades, and zesty sauces call for ginger.

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They may not have been your favorite as a kid, but cruciferous vegetables -- members of the cabbage family that include kale, turnip greens, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts -- can help you ward off cancer.

How it works: In lab experiments, substances released during either cutting or chewing cruciferous vegetables produced a cancer-killing effect.

Cancer-fighting abilities: Recent studies on cruciferous vegetables show promising results against prostate and colon cancers.

How to get it: Swallowing them whole won’t do. The protective effect of cruciferous vegetables seems to occur when they are cut or chewed. They’re great in stir fry, as side dishes, or tossed into salads raw. Experiment with flavors like lemon or garlic.

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How to get it: Hot tea can be warming in the winter; ice tea offers cool refreshment in the summer. So enjoy tea year-round to boost cancer prevention.

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that would also be a positive for the community.”

Wahl is the first “outside the Perimeter” franchise owner of Kale Me Crazy, a fast-growing business started in 2013 in Buckhead by the founder of the Yogli Mogli frozen yogurt chain.

Currently there are eight Kale Me Crazy locations in the Atlanta area, and the success of

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Don’t let the words “kale” throw you off, noted Wahl. While the popular, uber-nutritious cabbage t was a chance conversation with Starbucks is front and center in many sandwich wraps, salads founder Howard Schultz years ago that led and smoothies, the cafe’s menu is a vast array of all Philip Wahl to his “sunset career.” Today, the things healthy. recently retired executive with Georgia Pacific Philip Wahl, Kale Me Crazy owner.

Slide up to the counter and enjoy your choice has traded selling paper products to restaurants to of shots, including The Painkiller (ginger, lime, actually owning his own. turmeric and raw honey) or the KMC (wheatgrass, Last April he opened superfood café and juice bar, Kale Me Crazy, in ginger, cayenne and lemon). Or keep it simple with a straight shot of Roswell, where Wahl now spends his days espousing the benefits of clean locally sourced wheatgrass, squeezed fresh daily, or simply a ginger shot eating. loaded with essential nutrition.

“Howard told me he loved being able to provide an ‘experience’ for Try one of 12 juices, including tropical mixes with watermelon and the customer,” said Wahl, a native of Canada who moved to Milton 14 pineapple, or get more adventurous with the Green Factor, a mix of kale, years ago. “After I retired I was looking for something I would enjoy and

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A dozen smoothies are also on the menu, which include the Recovery (banana, cherries, cashews, coconut, yogurt, almond milk, vegan protein) and Refresh (kale, celery apple, banana, mint, coconut meat, coconut milk, maple syrup).

For a more substantial meal, Kale Me Crazy has an extensive menu of salads including a quinoa bowl, Greek salad and, of course, a kale salad, as well as six varieties of wraps with choices including smoked salmon, chicken pesto, tuna and vegan.

Wahl opened the Roswell location off Holcomb Bridge in April after carefully researching the demographics and business mix in the area. From day one, he knew he had hit upon a concept that was welcomed enthusiastically in the area.

“We are surrounded by a healthy lifestyle [here] and were inundated with customers from the first day,” said Wahl, who noted his son, Brendan, works alongside him as a manager at the cafe.

He was confident the superfood concept would draw millennials, but he was surprised at the wide range of ages and customers who are simply seeking a better alternative to the food they eat.

“Eating clean is not for everyone, but I see more and more people interested and aware of what is in their food,” said Wahl.

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A conversation with Wahl is a lesson on how he believes the food industry in general has let profits rule over health and sustainability, pointing to the documentaries and science behind the scene.

At Kale Me Crazy, Wahl said everything is organic, GMO-free, made fresh that day, never fried and rarely frozen. In fact, the one small freezer in the back is filled only with items which must remain frozen per health code.

For those who wish to take a healthier lifestyle home with them, Kale Me Crazy has one- and three-day juice cleanse programs to kick start your health routine.

Wahl invested thousands on a cold-press juicer, as opposed to those which use heat which can kill off important nutrients and enzymes. Cold pressing fruits and vegetables also avoids adding oxygen which quickly breaks down the fruit and starts decomposition.

Wahl describes Kale Me Crazy as his “sunset career,” and laughs when he starts adding up all the hours his new post-retirement venture requires.

“I don’t think I’ve ever worked this hard in my life... and enjoyed it even more,” said Wahl. ■ october2016 | northsidewoman.com | 21

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hiver me timbers!” The swashbuckling students at Fulton Science Academy private school recently raised more than $1,800 worth of treasure during “International Talk like a Pirate Day.” The voluntary donations will be added to more than $3,200 already raised by the students since Sept. 1. That bounty will be donated to CURE, a local charity focused on childhood cancer research, later this month. Fulton Science Principal Kenan Sener said September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

“Our school also spends the month of September focusing upon the values of kindness and caring,” Sener said. “To marry these two important concepts, we decided to invite students to voluntarily donate spare change to our first-ever ‘Coins for a Cure’ campaign. Many of our students plan to go into careers involving medicine and medical research. The issue of childhood cancer matters to them, and they want to make a difference.”

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she remains in awe by the kids’ efforts as this initiate came together in less than a week.

“We started with what we thought was an ambitious goal of $500,” Nobile said.

“We made it very clear that we wanted donations to come from the children, not from their parents. The kids responded incredibly.”

In the first few days, Nobile said she watched children plan and market lemonade stands, organize car washes and empty piggy banks. Quickly, they had to increase the month long goal to $1,000. A total of more than $5,000 was raised.

When asked how pirates tie into fundraising and childhood cancer research, sixth grader Luke Stephens said these concepts blend well together.

“First, International Pirate Day is a day that encourages everyone around the world to engage in good deeds,” Stephens said.

“I can’t think of a better deed than raising money for childhood cancer research.”

For information on donations, visit fultonscienceacademy.org. ■

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women’s health tied to habits and practices Dr. Sharon Smith ranks high among Atlanta medics, patients

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r. Sharon Smith advises her patients to adopt healthier habits, not only for themselves, but for those they love and care for.

“I have always believed that if you treat a woman and change her habits and practices, you treat a whole family,” said Smith, an Alpharetta OB/GYN who serves as associate chief of the OB/GYN department at Kaiser Permanente.

While her patients have always rated her highly – voting her the “Best OB/ GYN” in 2014 by readers of Best Self Atlanta magazine – her colleagues are equally impressed. When Atlanta area doctors were asked which physicians they trust the most, Smith was among the select group of 17 Kaiser Permanente of Georgia doctors who made the “2016 Top Doctors” list compiled by Atlanta magazine.

Smith has been practicing obstetrics and gynecology at the Kaiser Permanente Alpharetta Medical Center for more than 20 years, and says she loves the ability to impact the health of a child by caring for women before, during and after pregnancy She noted women, in general, are caretakers, so she tries to remind her patients that it is difficult to care for others if they are not taking care of themselves.

“Maintaining an active lifestyle, eating a balanced diet and staying up to date on preventive care are critical to maximizing overall health,” she noted.

“When women adopt healthier habits, they are role models for their entire family.”

Smith said over her two-decade career as a doctor, she has seen tremendous advances in the medical treatment of women, and the issues that impact them directly.

“The discovery of the link between human papilloma virus (HPV) and cervical cancer was a major advancement in women’s health,” said Smith. “Improved screening methods and vaccines to prevent the most aggressive types of HPV are lowering the rates of cervical cancer.”

Advances in genetic testing, such as breast cancer gene testing and prenatal screenings, allow doctors to find diseases earlier when they are easier to treat and

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“New treatments also enable us to prolong pregnancies for mothers at risk for pre-term delivery and improve outcomes for premature babies,” Smith said. ■

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I answered the call with this response, “It has been a long time since I have played the game. I love kids and I love the game of football. I will be glad to help if you cannot find anyone else.” That was August of 2005 and I have never looked back. I was involved in Coaches Curing Kids Cancer while coaching 4 years at AYFA. Since then I have actually coached a player who battled cancer and won the fight while on our team. I have coached football ever since that day!

candy@northsidewoman.com Northside Man: Ron Haigler, Zaxby’s licensee; elder and middle school Sunday School teacher at Midway Community Church; Chairman of the Board of Directors at Fellowship Christian Church; middle school head football coach at Fellowship Christian School City of Residence: Alpharetta Hometown: Sandy Springs College and Career: Auburn University (Building Construction) Family: Wife, Beth; Sons William (20), Harrison (18), Merrick (16) and Lawson (14)

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s the father of four boys, getting involved in youth sports was an inevitable path for Ron Haigler, who has been a fixture in area youth football for more than a decade. But it was more than the opportunity to bond with his kids on the football field that kept Haigler returning year after year. The enjoyment he received from helping shape young boys into young men through sports was the real blessing.

How long has the North Fulton area been home for your family?

North Fulton is where I was born and raised. It is where I have always called home. Even before my wife and I married in 1992, we knew we wanted to raise our family in North Fulton County because of the incredible churches, schools, youth sports, community life, and city government.

We have been blessed to have raised our family in a

Ron Haigler and wife Beth, with sons, from left, Merrick, 16, Harrison, 18, and Lawson, 14, and William, 20.

community that represents our Christian beliefs and supports the love of things we hold most dear in our hearts, God, family, and country.

How did you get involved in coaching youth sports?

I was in a career transition that was an answer to prayer to serve God and serve others. A call went out to all the parents of Alpharetta Youth Football Association 8-year-old tackle players that they still needed one more coach.

Over the past 12 years, I have been blessed to have coached over 300 players and coached with over 60 assistant coaches. As a coaching staff, our desire each year is to assist in the development of each young man so that he will become the husband, father and man of God he is called to be. I am extremely thankful to have been given the opportunity to be a part of so many wonderful young men, families, and coaches lives through coaching the great game of football.

As your children grow up and move on, do you see yourself staying connected to youth sports?

This will actually be the last season I coach my youngest son. I plan on continuing to coach football as long as they let me and the Lord leads me to do so. It is a passion and ministry that I feel called to and look forward to investing my life for many more years in the next generation of leaders for Christ! ■

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Local woman targets cyber criminals

In February Olivia Rose Jenkins created her own cyber security business named QloudSecure.

Starts business to combat internet attacks

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ccording to a recent report, more than 80 percent of U.S. law firms have been the victim of some form of cyber hacking. This includes the possibility of companies having its sensitive data breached.

Olivia Rose Jenkins always thought there must be a better way out there to protect companies against the ever growing and changing attack landscape.

So in February 2016, she launched QloudSecure to help organizations safeguard data and reputations.

Olivia Rose Jenkins smiles with Rami Ma One of the ways the data is breached is because lek, the actor who Elliott on Mr. Robo plays t and is an icon in the the Dark Web, which is the internet content that exists security field. on overlay networks and requires specific software, configurations or authorizations to access, is thriving.

“Cyber criminals, or hackers, are only growing Continuing her positive path, Jenkins said smarter and better at what they do,” Jenkins said. “Expert she realized there weren’t many companies that “truly had help to defend your company from them is more critical the client front and center in everything they do.” So she than ever before.” strives to keep clients as a number one priority.

The jump into starting her own business doesn’t stray Now she’s been in consulting for security for more far from her history. Jenkins started in security in 2002 than 12 years, and she loves helping companies find gaps which is when she said a realization hit her like a lightning where they are vulnerable to attacks. She then defines a bolt. plan to close the gaps and help keep them shut.

“I realized I think like a hacker, whether that’s for “Security is never 100 percent perfect as new attacks good or for bad,” Jenkins said. “I ultimately choose my are launched every single day,” Jenkins said. “Companies hacker powers for good.”

need a trusted partner with their best interest at heart to keep them as safe and protected as possible.”

But even with her success, she said it’s been challenging on several occasions as the cyber security business is a highly-dominated male field, with women occupying roughly10 percent.

“It’s made me fight harder for what I want and to make a name for myself,” Jenkins said.

And on top of being in the minority, she said starting a business is hard for anyone, especially trying to do it by yourself.

The key, she said, is to focus and not stretch yourself too thin, all while making sure you have a strong network professionally and personally.

“It’s time consuming to wear all the hats for marketing, sales, customer relations, networking, delivery of services, you name it,” she said. “I’ve experienced many moments where it just seems impossible, but then I always push through with help from my tech community at the Alpharetta Innovation Center.”

Even with the struggles and challenges, Jenkins said she doesn’t regret starting her own business.

“I have met hundreds of wonderful people whom I never would have met otherwise,” she said. “I’ve learned new and fascinating skills, and I love the autonomy.”

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randparents, parents and children of all ages gathered Sept. 11 to help raise awareness for childhood cancer through painting.

Now in its third year, the annual Paint it Forward fundraising event, put on by Caring Canvases, raised money and collected inspirational paintings that were all donated to the nonprofit CURE Childhood Cancer.

“It’s a great way to have fun in a meaningful way that makes a difference,” said Caring Canvases founder and artist Eileen Cardillo. “Childhood cancer is sadly very underfunded by the government, and the support mainly comes from private organizations like CURE Childhood Cancer.”

This year’s Painting it Forward fell on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. In honor and remembrance of the day, the event started with a tribute to the fallen heroes before the painting began.

This year’s guest speakers were Kennedy Cobble, a four time childhood cancer survivor, and her mother.

Cobble, at only 24 years old, has been fighting cancer since she was 14 and has gone through multiple surgeries. She no longer has a right lung, and the lower half of her spine along with her knee, tibia and femur are now composed almost entirely of titanium.

Her message, however, was ultimately one of hope and gratitude.

“Keep in mind as you paint today that you are making a difference in someone’s life and raising awareness for the most underfunded disease: childhood cancer,” said Cobble.

“I am so thankful that I can be a part of it and do my part to make sure that no other child will endure what I had to.”

The participants, who came from across the metro Atlanta area, spent the day creating art to give to children fighting cancer. Painters of all skill levels followed readymade designs or made their own creations, each complete with a personalized message. Cardillo, along with her creative associate Beth Abbott, also encouraged people to take their artwork with them to give to someone in their own life who might be struggling with cancer.

The paintings, even if they seem small, can make a big impact in someone’s life.

“It can become a very personal and special gift for whoever receives it. Just to know that they’re being thought about, that they’re being cared about and someone out there was just doing something kind – it can be incredibly comforting,” Cardillo said.

The event also encouraged donations for CURE Childhood Cancer and included a silent auction. This year, they exceeded expectations by doubling the funds raised

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Community creates art for CURE childhood cancer

Artists of all skill levels gathered in Holy Redeemer's cafeteria to create works in support of children fighting cancer.

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Pictured from left are creative associate Beth O'Hara Abbott and Caring Canva ses founder Eileen Sir ica Cardillo along with guest speake rs Kennedy Cobble, Ke Cobble and Kathy Co aton bble.

from last year.

Cardillo said that she was incredibly moved by the support this year and is looking forward to next year’s Painting it Forward.

“I couldn’t do this on my own. I couldn’t do any of this without the community. They have made this possible,” Cardillo said.

Until the next Painting it Forward, Cardillo and Caring Canvases will continue to work with organizations throughout the year in Atlanta to create positive and inspirational messages through art.

To get involved with Caring Canvases, visit joytothewordart.com. ■

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Wed. October 19, 2016 • 11:30am - 1:00pm The Metropolitan Club, Alpharetta, GA Individual Ticket Before the Event $45 Individual Ticket at the Door $50

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Be a part of this Alpharetta Chamber event, and drive the business that will drive our future.

CONNECT, SHARE AND LEARN. NETWORKING WITH A PURPOSE. What makes this event unique? We’re networking with a purpose.

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s owners of the design center, Tuscany Fine Furnishings, in our 13th year serving greater Atlanta, my wife Kathy and I, have often heard satisfied customers voice their high praise for various design projects, upon completion. Many of our 12,000+ Facebook Shoppers, also leave kind comments and messages. But nothing captures the essence of true “client satisfaction for design”, like recent customers, Bill and Dale Casement of Alpharetta, note sent to our awarding winning Designer, Cherri Campbell. So we asked them if we might share it with you.

Hey Cherri, Bill and I are enjoying our newly renovated and decorated home. We have lived in this house for 29 years and it has never looked this lovely. So many people comment, “it looks like it belongs in a House Beautiful Magazine”.

You getting to know us and our “style” was a plus. You immediately seemed to know what we wanted even when we didn’t.

Each room, Master Bath and closet, bedroom, kitchen/ keeping room/dining area, Family Room, and Powder Room has the Cherri touch but also reflects us.

By you incorporating some of our existing furnishing, along with new furnishings and accessories you found has made our home so beautiful.

We love it and we thank you.

Dale and Bill Casement Alpharetta, GA Bravo Cherri…Kat and I continue to be astounded with your professionalism to your craft, interior design…making Life Style transformations into living spaces for ever changing lives!

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Cherri Campbell, is an accomplished, award winning Interior Designer, with Tuscany Fine Furnishings, Offering Life Style Fine Furnishings, Decorative Accessories and Design Services for Every Room in Your Home at 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd. in Roswell, 770-9930640 ext. 2, Showroom Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 p.m. Sun. 1-5 p.m. or Shop our 100 supplier collections online at “Click Brick” TUSCANYFINEFURNISHINGS.COM

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PAD screening is beneficial for people with risk factors like Diabetes, Obesity, Smoking, High cholesterol, Heart disease, Family history, Heavy alcohol consumption, Poor diet, and physical inactivity and symptoms such as pain in legs during exercise, which is relieved during rest, cold legs, poor wound healing, constant leg pain, tingling, burning or loss of sensation.

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Cancer ‘Stretched’ Me

By KIM SAUNDERS, M.ED., LPC Owner LIFT YOGA STUDIO

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t was just supposed to be a routine mammogram. Simply another item on the to-do list.

Those appointments always seem to take a long time, but on this day the radiologist said she was seeing something and she kept me for hours of repeated scans. By the end of the day the doctor said to me “I’m not going to sugarcoat it.

I think you have cancer.” The wind was knocked right out of me.

Two days later a biopsy and cancer diagnosis confirmation. My daughter was only three years old. It was stage two breast cancer and I went into shock. In my devastation my doctor had a heart of gold and said, “Kim, you will live to see Audrey walk down the aisle.” There could have been no greater compassion than this.

It’s been 10 years since the mastectomy and while the physical part

healed relatively quickly, the emotional part lingered for some time. It was during my healing that I made a decision to go full-time into counseling and teaching yoga.

I was always a person of high adrenaline much like the Energizer bunny.

Always a Type A personality. I like to say that now I’m a type B+ :-) I still have the motivation but don’t move through life like a speeding train.

And this is the beauty of yoga. It is all about awareness. It meets us where we’re at. Whether we come to the mat to strengthen our bodies and our minds, or to find flexibility, peace and wholeness, the benefits are numerous.

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Ladies … It’s Really Ok to Schedule Time for YOU

By KIM PALMIERI, CLT/ALP Practice Administrator Aesthetic Specialty Centre

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omen often have a hard time justifying in their minds taking time out for themselves.

Always playing the role of caregiver, organizer, mother, wife, employer, or employee leaves little time to focus on yourself, your health and anti-aging needs.

Just a very few years ago, all we had to offer patients was surgery or maintenance facials with very little in between. Today is a much different story. New Technologies and advanced treatments have increased the aesthetic benefits of in office procedures substantially.

There are so many options for today’s women looking to appear more rested and refreshed, who are hoping to delay cosmetic surgery a few years with nonsurgical possibilities.

“When thinking about improving our overall appearance, and choosing to look the best that we can for our age, this can mean we are not necessarily looking to change what we look like, but merely seeking noninvasive treatments and /or procedures that can assist in maintaining a more youthful - vibrant appearance.

Treatments may include Botox to quiet expression lines & injectable fillers for revolumizing areas of the face”. SaysTracey Gregory, FNP-BC. Another of our most appreciated therapies is phototherapy (also referred to as IPL or BBL). BBL is the latest technology that sets new standards.

Standards that go above and beyond traditional IPL for skin conditions associated with aging and sun damage.

“BBL allows the provider to customize and precisely treat sun spots, small facial veins, uneven texture, and acne while giving you the added benefit of firming and tightening the skin. The light energy gently heats the upper layers of the skin, which stimulates cells to regenerate new collagen.

The result is smoother, vibrant, younger looking skin. Any area of the face and body can be treated, but most popular are face, neck, chest and back of hands”. Shares Leslie Volk, CLT/ALP.

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Finding out about new options can be challenging when many of us don’t even know what questions to ask to even begin the conversation. Best shared by one of our own patients are the questions and concerns surrounding overall feminine health and well-being: Why is everyone suddenly talking about Vaginas???

"As a 50-something, mother of four, I had pretty much accepted the fact that the ravages of time and child-bearing had wreaked havoc on my body. Sure…an occasional facial or laser treatment, and a touch of Botox here and there, helped me look younger on the outside, and all those gym workouts kept my body somewhat active and flexible. My hairstylist helped me keep those gray hairs at bay, but something was missing! That special area that allowed me to feel like a woman needed the same kind of attention. Enter ThermiVa! What is ThermiVa you ask? Nothing short of a miracle! A way of turning back the clock to the time before age and childbirth robbed my “lady parts” of their youth and vitality. ThermiVa uses the energy of radiofrequency to heat the tissues of the vagina and labia, using a specially designed and temperaturecontrolled “magic” wand. No pain…just a feeling of fullness and warmth. Three sessions, four weeks apart and…VOILA!!!

Increased lubrication, increased tightness, and best of all…increased sensation! The results are instant and keep building with each subsequent treatment." – DF - ASC patient Aesthetic Specialty Centre has had the luxury of caring for patients in and around the Roswell area for 15+ years.

Marc E.Yune, MD (Double Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon) along with Raven Elosiebo -Walker, MD (Board Certified Dermatologist) and their team of experts offer products and treatments that will satisfy each of your individual personal/ clinical concerns.

Our goal is to ensure that every experience you have in our office exceeds your expectations.

ASC truly offers a treatment for every patient concern from head to toe and every area in between. ■

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5 TRAVEL TIPS for Seniors

You’re always there for them, so let us be there for you.

By SUE MCCORMICK SYNERGY HOMECARE

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ho doesn’t want a great trip?

While vacations can leave seniors feeling invigorated and energized — the planning process can also be a bit stressful. With a little extra preparation, travelers can feel more at ease about their travel plans. Below are 10 travel tips for Seniors:

1. Have Luggage Delivered

Wouldn’t it be easy to arrive at your destination without having to lug all that hefty baggage around? There are new delivery services like www.luggageforward. com that transport gear to more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. It allows you to walk through the airport with no excess luggage or baggage.

2. Hire A Travel Companion

Seniors who want to travel, but may not be as mobile, can hire a travel companion. A senior can hire a caregiver to accompany them on a trip and give them whatever assistance they may need. A service like this gives the senior peace of mind and Synergy HomeCare offers this service.

3. Contact Credit Card Company

Travelers should call their credit card companies and alert them on what countries will be visited during a trip.

This way, the fraud department will not put a hold on the card when in use while traveling.

4. Find Senior Discounts

Always ask for senior discounts. Many

places including museums, churches, train tickets and other attractions have discounted ticket prices for seniors and carrying around your passport or any ID card would enable you to claim them.

5. Get International Cell Phone Plan

Some mobile phones don’t have a network connection outside of the U.S., but for those that do, you’re likely to be charged roaming fees for accessing data and making calls while abroad. Check with your provider to see if your current plan allows for international calling, and if they don’t, see if you can activate international calling, rent an international phone, or purchase an unlocked phone for your trip.

Sue McCormick and Stacy Fotos are the owners of Synergy HomeCare North Atlanta and provide non-medical homecare to the seniors in the North Metro Atlanta area. Their caregivers assist people of all ages McCORMICK with any activity of daily living and their goal is to keep your loved ones safe and in their home for as long as possible. Call today for a free home assessment at 770-777-4781 or visit their website for more information.

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The Georgian Lakeside T he Georgian Lakeside is full of fun and surprises for residents and families. At every turn, you’ll discover new and unexpected amenities to further enhance the quality of life residents experience each day. The Georgian Lakeside was designed to create a community that is comfortable, engaging, secure, active and enhances the happiness and wellbeing of the residence on a daily basis. The residents will enjoy a cozy, but fashionable Coffee Bistro where they can read the paper or gather with friends throughout the day. Residents dine while enjoying a stunning two-story view of the lake from the elegant dining room. A dining experience created by professional chefs and nutritionists to ensure meals are both sumptuous and healthy. The Keyless and secure door locks to the suites make coming and going secure, simple and easy and extended WiFi throughout the building that’s perfect for staying in touch with family and friends on any device anywhere in the Georgian Lakeside.

A Director of Excitement plans social and physical activities to keep residents engaged, active and on the go and provides

a luxury coach for field trips around the Atlanta area. There are purposefully designed recreational spaces for movies, TV, arts and crafts, exercise, games, reading and more that allow something for everyone. The Georgian Lakeside is a controlled building access 24 hours a day and also provides for special residences, activities, programs and controlled access for the Memory Care community if required. Be sure to visit the Georgian Lakeside located at 1070 Hardscrabble Road Roswell, GA 30075 or call them at 678-367-4744. ■

The Most Trusted Name in Home Care No contracts, just great service. We offer customizable care plans with hourly or 24 hour live-in care based on your needs. We also accept long term care insurance. Our caregivers are trained, insured and background checked for added peace of mind.

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Orthodontics Today!

By DR. JEFFREY JORDAN

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verybody loves a great smile and orthodontics is the best way to achieve the natural smile that you have always wanted. Orthodontics today offers innovative, esthetic, and efficient treatment options. As a result, orthodontic treatment for adults is more popular than ever!

Whether your orthodontic problem is mild, moderate or severe, JORDAN there is a treatment option for you!

Invisalign continues to be an excellent solution for less challenging orthodontic conditions. Invisalign is a series of clear aligners that move the teeth. Each aligner moves the teeth a quarter of a millimeter and is worn for about two weeks. The number of aligners is dictated by how crowded or spaced out your teeth are at the beginning of treatment. Invisalign can also accommodate elastics to improve function and has been used for more serious situations that require extractions or even orthognathic jaw surgery. However, most of the treatments completed with aligner therapy involve less movement and shorter treatment times.

Moderate to severe conditions usually require the use of traditional orthodontic appliances. However, the vast majority of adult treatments can be completed in less than one year! Clear or ceramic tooth colored braces combined with new superelastic memory wires have made tradition orthodontic treatment more efficient and more comfortable. The teeth move a little every day and the

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forces on the teeth are very light. The lighter forces move the teeth faster but with considerably less discomfort. The bulky braces and heavy forces of yesteryear are a thing of the past. The clear or tooth colored braces can also be combined with wires coated to blend in with the teeth.

The most severe adult orthodontic problems involve orthodontics combined with orthognathic surgery.

Adults who desire improved facial esthetics and improved function can benefit from orthodontics combined with surgery to correct facial imbalances. In this situation, the braces are placed on the teeth for about six months prior to surgery and remain on the teeth for a few months after the procedure. Severe overbites, underbites, crossbites and openbites are treated in this manner. Again, most of these situations can be corrected in less than one year.

More recent innovations include Insignia customized orthodontic appliances that are computer generated to work with each patient’s unique situation. This all-inclusive orthodontic solution includes customized brackets, wires, and placement trays. A computerized scan of the patient’s mouth is initially taken to diagnose and treatment plan the orthodontics. Customized appliances improve the efficiency of the treatment and minimize the time required to detail the occlusion and complete the treatment saving approximately 25% in treatment time.

Another exciting innovation is Acceledent and it can be used with any of the above treatment modalities.

Acceledent is an intraoral device that generates gentle micropulses to accelerate bone remodeling. With just 20

minutes per day, the tiny vibrations caused by Acceledent can expedite tooth movement by up to 50% according to one clinical study.

The treatment options today are numerous!

Orthodontists today utilize clear aligners, clear, metal, or lingual braces, and even orthognathic jaw surgery to treat patients. One or more of these options might be best for you. So trust your smile to a board certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, an orthodontist! â–

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Warbington Farms Open through Nov. 12. The Forsyth County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch includes hayrides, bonfires, petting zoos, a fun park and more. Journey through three different mazes, suited for all ages, during the day or at night. Fall hours are Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Corn maze tickets are $10. 5555 Crow Road, Cumming. www.warbingtonfarms.com

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8th Annual Boo Y’all Scarecrow Event Celebrate “Fall in North Fulton,” Arts and Humanities Month and Roswell’s creative spirit. Families, neighborhoods, community organizations and businesses may participate in this scarecrow contest on Canton St. Scarecrows must be in place by Oct. 1. For entry forms and exact specifications, contact the Roswell CVB fberna@roswellgov.com Scarecrow Harvest in Alpharetta 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Over 100 scarecrows stand tall and proud along the streets of downtown Alpharetta, inspiring fall spirit.

A family street party will offer a farmers market, groovy music, free hayrides, quirky face painting, artsy activities and delicious food. Milton Avenue, downtown Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest 6:30–11 p.m. Downtown Alpharetta comes alive for this event featuring brew, wine and delicious food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants as the city comes together for one big street party. $10 tickets. Group tables available for purchase.

Milton Avenue, downtown Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com Crabapple Fest 10a.m.–5 p.m. October in Milton means festivals, football, food and fun. Crabapple Fest combines two popular events, the Milton Roundup and the Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Arts Festival.

Celebrate with antiques and art from hundreds of juried vendors, a music and entertainment stage with local and touring acts, games, rides and activities for kids, and beer and wine. Free parking is available on-site. Downtown Crabapple, 12650 Crabapple Road, Milton. www.crabapplefest.com Big Creek Park Mountain Bike Family Festival 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Held on National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, activities will include bike games, group rides, skills clinics, bike demonstrations and a scavenger hunt with prizes. Meet at Big Creek parking lot off of Old Alabama Road. www.rambo-mtb.org Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market 8 a.m.–noon. Each Saturday through Oct. 31. Browse a large selection of fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, mush rooms, breads, pastries, cheese, grass-fed meats, eggs, salads, drinks, jams, 36 | northsidewoman.com | october2016

OCTOBER jellies, cookies, artisan bath products and more. A typical Saturday includes live music, mini-workshops, children’s programs and chef demonstrations. A bistro area allows shoppers to relax, eat and enjoy. 38 Hill St., Roswell. www.roswellfam.com

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by ‘Cue BBQ, an open bar, silent auction, raffles, champagne divot stomp and a "Best Hat" contest. So dust off those divotstomping shoes and join the party for a good cause, polo style. www.poloforparkinsons.com

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thru 16 12th Annual Cumming Greek Festival Friday, 3-9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. The Cumming Greek festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich Greek culture, with continuous live Greek music, traditional bouzouki and energetic live Greek dance performances. Shop through a variety of authentic handcrafted gifts including ceramics, clothes, books, jewelry and more.

Tickets are $2 for adults. Children 12 and &8 under are free.

Wire and Wood Songwriters www.cumminggreekfestival.com Festival Nationally recognized singer-songwriters & 16 will gather to perform original songs.

Johns Creek Arts Festival Music lovers will get a behind-the-scenes 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and 10 look at the stories that inspired country, a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday. Ready, set and shop on rock, blues, Americana and bluegrass the green space across from the Atlanta songs from veteran songsmiths as well as Athletic Club in Johns Creek. Talented local up-and-coming talent. Join Friday, artisans will exhibit paintings, pottery, 6-8 p.m. at Avalon or 7-10 p.m. at Downmetalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art town Alpharetta. Saturday’s performances and more, Featuring live entertainment will take place 5-10:30 p.m. in Downtown and an energetic Kids’ Zone. 1930 Bobby Alpharetta. Friday’s shows are free. Tickets Jones Drive, Johns Creek. for Saturday start at $35. www.johnscreekartfest. www.wireandwoodalpharetta.com splashfestivalscom 20th Annual Historic Roswell 5K Harvest on the Hooch at 9:45 a.m. This race precedes the 66th Chattahoochee Nature Center annual Frances McGahee Youth 1-4 p.m. Raise funds for the Day Parade and benefits the Friends of Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Unity the Roswell Park. This annual race begins Garden by celebrating farm to table with a on Mimosa Boulevard near the front of garden party tasting event featuring food Roswell United Methodist Church and tasting from local chefs, live bluegrass ends in Roswell Area Park. Participants music and Southern-style fun. Local wine will receive a colorful, quality, long-sleeve and beer will be served. The event also T-shirt at the finish. Registration fees vary. www.active.com includes garden games, scavenger hunt, face painting, hula-hooping and more.

66th Annual Frances McGahee Youth $45 for adults, $15 for kids. Chattahoochee Day Parade in Roswell Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell.

10 a.m. The Youth Day Parade begins at www.chattnaturecenter.org First Baptist Church on Mimosa Boulevard and ends at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Alive in Roswell Woodstock Road, Roswell, followed by a 5-9 p.m. Head to Canton Street Fun Fitness Challenge Obstacle course. in downtown Roswell for one This year’s theme is “Everybody Plays.” of the best street parties in the metro Concessions will be available for purchase.

Atlanta area. Live music, food, displays www.roswellgov.com and shopping make this event a fun and family-friendly event. The event is free, 12th Annual Bark & Boogie Ball with trolleys moving between Canton 6 p.m.-midnight. Help support animals in Street and Roswell City Hall. need of a home at the 12th annual Bark & www.aliveinroswell.com Boogie Ball at the Lanier Tech Conference Center, 7745 Majors Road, Cumming. Spon& 22 sored by the Humane Society of Forsyth 30th Annual Halloween Hikes County No-Kill Shelter, the black-tie event 7-9:45 p.m. nightly, Oct. 21-22 features an open bar and gourmet dinner, and Oct. 28-29. For a unique Halloween plus a show band, dancing and entertainadventure, take your child on a well-lit ment. Proceeds fund shelter operations, hike through the forest to meet woodland veterinary care, education and community creatures and hear about their lives. It’s the outreach programs. perfect non-scary alternative to tradiwww.bbb.hsfcga.net tional Halloween events that doubles as a fundraiser for the Chattahoochee Nature Polo for Parkinson’s Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Admis1 p.m. In addition to a rousing polo sion is $10 per person. match, the 9th Annual Polo for Parkinson’s will also have lunch provided www.chattnaturecenter.org

Food Truck Alley in Alpharetta 5-9 p.m. Every Thursday through Oct. 20. Feast on the street every Thursday evening on Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta featuring six to eight rotating food trucks and live music. Stroll the streets, eat delicious food, listen to some great music and kick off the weekend a little early. Old Roswell Street (behind SmokeJack) in downtown Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com

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Banks and Shane 3 and 8 p.m. The worldrenowned band will play two shows for one night only at the Cumming Playhouse. Banks and Shane is a high-energy, hard-kicking, blow-the-roof off band that has had capacity crowds reminiscing with memorable ballads. No matter what age, Banks and Shane transports fans back to Spring Break. Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. Tickets are $20. www.playhousecumming.com

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Johns Creek Fall Family Festival 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Celebrate fall with this free festival, including live music, games, activities, arts and crafts, inflatables, a farmers market and more.

Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekga.gov Spooktacular Night 6-9 p.m. Come experience a special spooky tour of the Smith Plantation at night.

Experience a candlelight tour, listen to spooky ghost stories, and enjoy some trick and treats. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes for a chance to win prizes for the most Spooktacular costume. Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell. $5 per person, children under 5 are free. www.roswellgov.com Big Pumpkin 5K 8:30-11:30 a.m. World Harvest Church is back with the 9th Annual Big Pumpkin 5K in Roswell, complete with food, music, games and prizes. The race follows a scenic route through several Roswell neighborhoods. Every race day participant will receive a vintage, long-sleeve shirt for the Halloween weekend race and a grab bag full of goodies and special offers. The 5K starts at Sweetapple Elementary Village, 12030 Etris Road, Roswell. www.bigpumpkinrun.com

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Junie B. Jones the Musical 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 5, 12 and 19. The Georgia Ensemble Theatre for Youth will present the story of Junie B. Jones' first day of first grade. Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses, and all of Junie's friends are changing. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady and a kickball tournament, and things are about to get pretty exciting. Tickets are $10. www.get.org

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Veterans Day Tribute 6 p.m. The city of Alpharetta invites everyone to join them in honoring America’s veterans. The tribute will include a speech by Mayor David Belle Isle, a laying of the wreath, 21-gun salute, live music and keynote speaker.

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