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Allison Kerley Townsend, a teacher at Barnwell Elementary School in Johns Creek, is the 2019 Teacher of the Year for Georgia. Read more on page 6.

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INTERVIEW

State’s top teacher Johns Creek teacher to spend next year sharing her classroom strategies

By CANDY WAYLOCK

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riends and family of Allison Kerley Townsend knew long before she did that her career path would one day lead to the doors of a classroom.

“I was a dreamer … wanting to be everything from a writer, to a musician, to a dolphin trainer when I was a kid,” said Townsend, who was recently named Georgia’s Teacher of the Year for 2019.

The Ohio native started out as a graphic communications major at Clemson University in 2008, but a study abroad program during her sophomore year changed her career trajectory.

“I realized how small I was, compared to the world,” said Townsend, now a third-grade teacher at Barnwell Elementary in Johns Creek. “In order to help change the world for the better, I had to find a way for my impact to create a ripple effect. And what better way to inspire others and be inspired in return than to teach?”

After graduating from Clemson in 2012, she began her teaching career at Shakerag Elementary (Johns Creek) before moving to neighboring Barnwell in 2016.

Townsend credits her first principal, Martin Neuhaus at Shakerag, with seeing “something in a college grad with no experience” that prompted him to move her from a pre-K teacher to a fourth-grade teacher.

“He invested in me, gave me opportunities to grow, let me take risks and try new methods in my class,” said Townsend, who then followed Neuhaus to Barnwell. “I wish every teacher had an administrator as supportive and as passionate about kids as Martin.”

The progression to the state’s top teacher award began when Townsend was first named Teacher of the Year at Barnwell in 2017. From there, she was selected the 2017 Northeast Learning Community’s top teacher, followed by the 2017 Fulton County Teacher of the Year and ultimately the 2019 Georgia Teacher of the Year.

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Townsend said the news she was a state finalist came just days after her March 31 wedding to Matt Townsend, whom she credits equally with her success in the classroom.

“I am fortunate to have the most supportive husband in the world,” said Townsend. “It is because of him that I can give everything I’ve got to my kids.

He is so understanding of the extra time and effort I put into teaching, because both of his parents were public school teachers in St. Louis.”

The state selection process included interviews and videos, which allowed the panel to understand each candidate’s teaching philosophy and best practices that could be shared with teachers across the state.

In announcing Townsend’s selection as the state’s top teacher, State School Superintendent Richard Woods said, “It is very clear to me that Allison Townsend is a teacher who walks into her classroom every day with her focus in exactly the right place: what do these students in front of me need to learn, and how can I help them learn it?”

The selection panel cited her “creativity and ingenuity” in the classroom, which Townsend says is simply empowering the student.

“I believe that every child has the right to have ownership of his or her learning,” she said. ”This means going beyond simply teaching content to focusing on teaching kids the necessary skills it takes to learn something new and ‘co-planning learning’ with them.”

Part of her role as Georgia Teacher of the Year requires Townsend to travel throughout Georgia over the next year to share her instructional strategies with other teachers.

“I look forward to traveling the state to speak, present and lead workshops on different methods to move from engaging students to empowering them,” said Townsend. “We can [accomplish] this by amplifying their voice beyond the four walls of the classroom — inviting our community into our classrooms, or by taking our kids out into the community when possible.”

While she is excited to interact and share with her teaching peers, the next year will also be bittersweet because she will not be in her own classroom during that time.

“Even though I don’t get to see my students every day, they will be with me in every speech or presentation I give; because they are the ones who have inspired me,” she said.

Townsend said inspiration is an important component for teachers, who not only face challenges in the classroom but also in the community that can be unaware of how 21st century classrooms now function.

“This often leads some to assume education looks the same as it did when they went to school, or may cause them to have misconceptions about how it has changed,” she explained. “And these misunderstandings can lead to ineffective policies and frustration about our education system.”

Those misunderstandings can be mitigated by transparency and openness, by inviting parents, community members and politicians into classrooms to see student learning in action.

“When educators, community members and politicians are on the same page, we can provide the best possible opportunities for our children,” said Townsend. “I am grateful to teach in a world that has progressed significantly from the time I went to school. It excites me to take risks and be innovative alongside my students every day.”

She firmly believes teaching is a noble profession and encourages people to pursue the field. From the moment she decided to be a teacher, Townsend said she was hooked on the value of teachers.

“To this day, I still believe that teachers have the most far-reaching impact of all professions. I feel honored to get to teach every day,” she said. ■

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Teaching by the book

Educators win big at Georgia Author of the Year Awards ceremony

By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI Contributing Writer

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hen the 2018 Georgia Author of the Year awards were announced June 16 at Kennesaw State University, nearly a fourth of the writers honored had something in common other than penning revered work: Careers in education.

As these GAYA winners and finalists prove, teaching — from middle school to college — can be a rewarding profession, indeed.

Mehrsa Baradaran: History/ biography finalist, “The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap” Where she teaches: Baradaran joined the University of Georgia School of Law faculty in 2012 and currently serves as the school’s associate dean for strategic initiatives and as a J. Alton Hosch Associate Professor.

The book: Baradaran examines the idea that black banking and community self-help is the solution to the racial wealth gap, suggesting more realistic views of banking’s relation to black communities may be needed to end the cycle of poverty and promote black wealth.

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McCall Hoyle: Young adult finalist, “The Thing with Feathers” Where she teaches: Hoyle, a middle and high school English teacher for 13 years, currently teaches at Chestatee High School in Gainesville.

The book: Hoyle’s debut novel features a 16-year-old girl who leaves her safe, homeschooled life for high school on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where she navigates classes, cliques and crushes while keeping her epilepsy a secret. Hoyle started writing fiction with a goal of publication when she taught middle school in Forsyth County and challenged her students to write short novels for National Novel Writing Month.

Sally Kilpatrick: Romance winner, “Bless Her Heart” Where she taught: Kilpatrick taught high school Spanish for eight years, six at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, before taking a sabbatical to write full-time and finish her master’s.

The book: Kilpatrick is from

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“Bless Her Heart” concerns a jilted preacher's wife, who gives up church for Lent and samples the seven deadly sins on the way to finding herself.

Aaron Levy: Young adult winner, “Blood Don’t Lie” Where he teaches: A former high school English and theater teacher, Levy served as associate professor of creative writing and English education at Kennesaw State University, where he still has his tenure line. Currently the director of academics for the Georgia Film Academy, he helps train Georgia’s educators to teach dramatic writing in high school.

The book: Levy’s debut novel is an atypical bully story spotlighting Larry Ratner, a 13-year-old anti-hero who is too small and too poor to fit into his new, affluent suburb.

Man Martin: Literary fiction winner, “The Lemon Jell-O Syndrome” Where he teaches: Martin, a 23-year DeKalb County educator, teaches English and coaches debate at Arabia Mountain High School, Lithonia.

The book: Martin works on his writing early mornings and weekends, when he also draws an online comic, "Man Overboard."

In “The Lemon Jell-O Syndrome,” his third GAYA-winning novel, an etymologist named Bone King must learn to be a better person so he can treat a peculiar neurological condition that sometimes prevents him from going through doors.

Christopher Swann: First novel finalist, “Shadow of the Lions” Where he teaches: Swann is the English department chair at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, Atlanta, where he has taught for more than two decades.

The book: “Shadow of the Lions” is drawn in part from Swann’s boarding school experience at Woodberry Forest in Virginia. A finalist for the 2018 Townsend Prize for Fiction, one of Southern Living’s Best Southern Books of 2017 and one of Publishers Weekly's Best Summer Books of 2017, “Shadow of the Lions” was released in paperback July 31. ■ Contributing journalist, Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi.

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This year’s Georgia Author of the Year awards, the oldest literary awards ceremony in the Southeast, was held June 16. In addition to a Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Sharon Strange and Thomas Lux’s Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award, the 27 winners, finalists and honorable mention in 13 categories included: Children’s Book Winner: Vickie McEntire, “Little Bird and Myrtle Turtle” Finalist: Dan Carlton, “Ollie and the Wise Old Owl” Detective/Mystery Winner: Roger Johns, “Dark River Rising” Finalist: Maggie Toussaint, “Dadgummit” First Novel Winner: Peter McDade, “The Weight of Sound” Finalist: Christopher Swann, “Shadow of the Lions” History/Biography Winner: Dawn Peterson, “Indians in the Family: Adoption and the Politics of Antebellum Expansion” Finalist: Mehrsa Baradaran, “The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap” Inspirational Winner: Deborah Malone, “Blooming in Broken Places” Finalist: Candace L. Long, “The Ancient Path to Creativity and Innovation: Where Left and Right Brains Meet” Literary Fiction Winner: Man Martin, “The Lemon Jell-O Syndrome” Finalist: Anna Schachner, “You and I and Someone Else” Honorable Mention: Daren Wang, “The Hidden Light of Northern Fires” Memoir Winner: Christopher Martin, “This Gladdening Light: An Ecology of Fatherhood and Faith” Finalist: Stephen Corey, “Startled at the Big Sound: Essays Personal, Cultural, and Literary” Poetry Chapbook Winner: Jane Simpson, “On the Porch, Under the Eave” Finalist: K.B. Kincer, “After the Transplant” Poetry Full-length Book Winner: Andrea Jurjević, “Small Crimes” Finalist: Danielle Hanson, “Ambushing Water” Romance Winner: Sally Kilpatrick, “Bless Her Heart” Finalist: Marilyn Baron, “The Alibi” Short Story Collection Winner: Michael Bishop, “Other Arms Reach Out to Me: Georgia Stories” Finalist: D.B. Martin, “Terror Tales Vol. 1” Specialty Book Winner: Jason Thrasher, “Athens Potluck” Finalist: Jimmy Carter, “The Craftsmanship of Jimmy Carter” Young Adult Winner: Aaron Levy, “Blood Don’t Lie” Finalist: McCall Hoyle, “The Thing with Feathers” augustl2018 | northsidewoman.com | 9

HER STYLE

It’s hot, but you don’t have to look like a hot mess

By LORI WYNNE Contributing Writer

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hile summer is vacation season, many of us still must work in an office on a daily basis. Whether you are the CEO of your own company or interning for the aforementioned CEO, these smart staples will keep your look businesslike during the hot summer months.

White jacket:

Adding this flexible foundation to your summer work wardrobe is a must. A white jacket can dress up a casual sundress, flowing printed skirt or slim ankle pants. Treat yourself — and your wardrobe — by selecting more than one white jacket in different styles. A trim cotton-blend blazer looks great with the sleeves pushed up and the collar popped over a pair of brightly colored jeans. A washable unlined woven boyfriend jacket can be thrown on in case your cubicle gets chilly. A white denim jacket is a great casual Friday addition to a gingham shirtdress, printed palazzo pants or an eyelet skirt.

Navy blue:

This dark color is a must for office wear in the summertime. It’s a serious foundation color that pairs beautifully with the bright tones of summer.

Navy blue ankle pants look great with kelly green, aqua and orange.

When looking to update your summer work attire, consider navy blue dress pants, skirts and sheath dresses for a serious, but seasonally appropriate look for the office.

Closed-toe mules:

When your pedicure is less than perfect, don a pair of closed-toe mules.

These shoes are so on-trend right now and can be found in most any color or pattern. If you need to be serious at work in the summer, consider wearing a nude colored patent leather pair. To add a bit of summer fun to your work wardrobe, wear a pair of floral patterned closed-toe mules. The low heel looks great with trim ankle pants or the season’s updated culottes (yes, they are back!).

Summer wardrobe don’ts Heavy winter cardigan:

You know the dark gray cardigan hanging on the back of your office chair that you don every time the air conditioning is a bit too nippy for

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your sleeveless shoulders and bare legs? Stash it in the trunk of your car for the next “snowpocalypse.” Instead, use the white jacket previously mentioned, or choose a fine-knit cashmere or cotton-blend cardigan in a bright summer color like coral, raspberry, teal or lavender. You will look stylish while fending off the faux chill of the office air.

Black:

Do yourself a favor and put all of your black work pants and cardigans in the back of the closet with your ankle boots. It’s just too serious and drab for the summer. Winter will be here soon enough. Give your black and gray items a break. Wear navy, tan, dusty plum or white in the summertime.

Flip-flops:

These are never office appropriate, even the bejeweled ones. If the dress code doesn’t shame you into upping your footwear game, listen to this.

Flip-flops cause a myriad of foot problems. The lack of support can cause plantar fasciitis, tendonitis and bunions. They also expose your feet to all kinds of bacteria. Yuck!

Final tip:

Store your heavy dark leather handbags until the leaves start to change.

For a professional, yet summery look for the office, look for metallics (gold is hot this season), woven or floral printed handbags to show that even though you bring home the bacon, your heart is on the waterslide or the beach. ■ As a personal wardrobe consultant and owner of Alpharettabased Fashion With Flair, Lori Wynne helps people look their best. Connect with her at fashionwithflair.com. augustl2018 | northsidewoman.com | 11

WOMAN IN ART

WOMAN IN ART

Designer aims to make everyone smile

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@northsidewoman.com

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here is no better way to impress a customer than with unique and personal items they can cherish forever. That’s according to interior designer and TG Concepts & Design owner Tara Gary.

Gary, a Roswell resident, sells a variety of art, furniture and one-of-a-kind gifts with one goal in mind: the perfect match between her clients and her works.

“Some people refer to me as an artist; others say I am a builder,” Gary said. “But I think of myself as a provider of unique items that make you smile.”

These unique items include everything from rustic signs and art to pillows, handmade furniture and light fixtures. She also frequently incorporates her works into wedding planning.

Currently, one of Gary’s biggest projects is planning a rustic wedding for a client. Though a big undertaking, it is one that lets her creativity and abilities shine through.

As part of the request, Gary is incorporating industrial tables she constructed from pipes and reclaimed wood, as well as specific signs and art the bride has asked her to duplicate with Gary’s own twist.

“My goal is to wow my clients when they receive their unique item that I have either designed with them in mind or something I made and they were drawn to it,” Gary said. “It makes me extremely happy to not only deliver what a client has asked for, but to provide those extra touches that are unexpected and make them beam with excitement.”

Gary’s business is something she’s aspired to her entire life as a way to carry on her passion for art and design. She said that she has always loved interior design and wanted to work in that field, but it wasn’t until recently that she had the budget to accommodate it.

Now that she can pursue it more freely, Gary said that she finds inspiration for her works everywhere.

“Inspiration has come from seeing things I’d like to purchase and saying to myself, ‘oh, I can make that,’” Gary said. “I’ve been doing it since I can remember. Now, I see things and tell myself that I not only can make it, but I can make it even better.”

While she “loves” coming up with her own unique ideas, Gary acknowledged that the artistic process can sometimes be a struggle. In those cases, her friends often help her over that mental block.

“I don’t always like [my works] at first,” Gary said. “Sometimes, when I make something, it lingers around the house until a friend comes over and says they love it and want to buy it and I should make more.”

That kind of support keeps her going, Gary added.

Still, there are times when her works just don’t turn out the way she wanted. But she doesn’t let that stop her.

“There are many times I make something and it just isn’t right,” Gary said.

“That’s OK too.”

It’s more important to keep trying and creating, she said.

Gary’s works can be viewed on Instagram @tgconcepts.designs. To contact her, email tgconceptsanddesigns@gmail.com. ■

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Did you know?

Fun facts about food and gardening in Georgia

By CHARMAINE JACKSON Contributing Writer

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id you know that agriculture is one of the top industries in the state of Georgia? According to the Georgia Farm Bureau, agriculture in the state generates $73 billion annually in revenue.

So Georgia is a food state, but you may be surprised by all the different types of food we grow here. In fact, the Farm Bureau lists more than a dozen different crops among the state’s top agricultural products.

Georgia’s top crops • Peaches - Georgia is called the Peach State • Pecans, peanuts • Blueberries, watermelon, apples • Onions - World-famous Vidalia • Tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage • Corn, cotton also produced in Georgia • Poultry and eggs Did you know you can plant a fall garden in Georgia? Because of Georgia’s warmer climate, crops can be grown nearly year-round. But what about now? Can you still grow a garden in August, when it’s so hot?

Yes! You can start planting a fall garden now at your home or school.

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is a good resource to help you get started. County agents can discuss what you need to grow a garden and tell you the kinds of fruits or vegetables you should consider planting by season.

Top three things you need to grow a garden • Sun – full sunlight (six to eight hours a day) • Soil - quality and drainage • Water - as often as needed Top ‘cool weather’ vegetables to plant in Alpharetta Community Garden on Wills Road.

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Georgia in the fall • Broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower • Leaf lettuces (many varieties) • Spinach, Swiss chard • Collard and mustard greens • Beets, turnips, carrots, onions, radishes Did you know there is an Alpharetta Community Garden at Wills Park?

The Alpharetta Community Garden is the first organic educational garden in Alpharetta, founded in 2009 in partnership with the city of Alpharetta. More than 37 garden plots are leased annually on a firstcome, first-served basis to Alpharetta and Milton residents. Gardeners share their gardening experiences with each other as they grow delicious fresh and healthy vegetables, herbs and fruits year-round.

The Alpharetta Community Garden is located at 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta, Ga., 30009.

To learn more about gardening or to tour the community garden, call 678-575-7643. To join the community garden in 2019, email alpharettacommunitygarden2018@gmail.com to get on the waiting list. For more information, check out The Alpharetta Community Garden on Facebook. ■ As a Tour Operator and Owner of GA Farm & Garden Tours, Inc., Charmaine Jackson creates unique and captivating tour experiences for your group. Contact me at gafarmtours.com.

5 back to school study tips for students 1. Track more than homework in your school planner.

A calendar helps you plan ahead—but you have more going on than just homework assignments. Make sure you’re keeping track of extracurricular activities like sports and club meetings, as well as work.

Upcoming test dates, band practice, away games, SAT dates, school half-days and holidays are just a few examples of reminders you should include in your planner.

2. Use class time wisely.

Has your teacher finished teaching, but you still have 10 minutes of class left? Get a jump on your homework while it’s still fresh in your mind. Or, use those minutes to ask your teacher about concepts that were fuzzy the first time.

3. Study a little every day and get into a routine.

Look over your notes each night to make sure you understand everything. Fill in details, edit the parts that don’t make sense and highlight the information that you know is important. Interacting with

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your notes will help you remember them.

Cramming for a quiz might work in the short-term, but when it comes time to study for midterms, you’ll be back at square one. Reviewing regularly will help you store the information for the long haul. Find a consistent time of day that works best for studying, and make a plan to hit the books. Then, be realistic about how long things actually take. Gauging that reading a history chapter will take an hour and writing a response will take another 30 minutes will help you plan how you spend your time.

4. Create a distractionfree study zone.

Try turning off your phone notifications or blocking them temporarily on your computer, so you can concentrate on the homework tasks at hand.

5. Don’t let a bad grade get you down.

A rough start to the semester doesn’t have to sink your GPA. Take proactive steps by checking your grades regularly online and getting a tutor if you need one. ■ source:www.princetonreview.com

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rom BABY to BACK TO SCHOOLERS…the BRAINS of children are BUSY !

Brain Research ~ it’s a fascinating subject and thanks to new imaging technology we can actually view the brain acting, reacting, and more importantly we can now learn how we learn. No longer having to rely on observations or subjective evaluations, we can now actually view the density of knowledge in the brain.

FACT: The brain is the only organ that is unfinished at birth.

FACT: In the first three years of life the brain will develop an estimated 1,000 trillion synapses making the brain of an infant-toddlerpreschooler twice as active as an adult’s brain. By late adolescence approximately half of these synapses will be discarded due to a “pruning process” of unused brain cells…the “use it or lose it” concept.

FACT: The quantity and quality of experiences, stimuli, and relationships in the first 3 years of life has a greater and longer lasting impact on how the brain develops than genetics.

As parents and as educators we have a significant obligation to seek out and provide the very best early education and interaction experiences possible for children. Preschools that are academically strong, language rich, have creative outlets, provide social and play based environments, and physical fitness opportunities will all play equally important roles in a child’s brain development, providing the neural architecture that will influence how they will handle all future experiences.

Have you seen the movie “Baby Geniuses”? Have you seen the movie “Lucy”? While the rest of us only use about 10% of our brain, in both movies the characters have the ability to access 100% of their brain power. They are able to speak all languages, cure diseases, and solve the most complex technological matters. In the case of Baby Geniuses as they get older, these abilities diminish. It’s the duty and the privilege of us “mere adults” to respect and nurture these budding brains for a lifetime of Loving to Learn! ■ Kay Paschal is the proud owner of Peachtree Park Prep​ founded in 1995. Enjoying the students' achievements & successes, past and present, is her favorite past time!

Saving for college education

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By ALLISON NYE Contributing Writer

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t’s no secret that college education costs are soaring in the United States. With a student loan crisis looming, you may be wondering how to give your child a head start. Below are some college savings accounts you can choose from when starting to invest for their future: •

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529 Plan: Arguably the most popular choice for college savings, the proceeds are 100 percent tax free if used for qualified education expenses. There is no income limit to contribute; in fact, if you are a Georgia resident, you can deduct a $4,000 contribution per year, per child on your state tax return. If your first child doesn’t use all the funds in the account, the balance can be transferred to another sibling or family member without penalty.

Coverdell Account: These accounts limit annual contributions to $2,000 per child, no matter the source. All contributions must also be made before the beneficiary reaches age 18, and proceeds must be used by age 30. There are income limits for contributions, so high-income earners may not be eligible for this type of account. Benefits are also tax free if used for qualified education expenses.

UGMA/UTMA Account: This is a custodial account, and ownership will be forfeited to the minor when they reach the age of majority. The beneficiaries of these accounts cannot be changed like the accounts above, and the earnings in the account are taxed to the minor.

Be sure to talk to a financial advisor or CPA when determining the best college education strategies, as there are many factors that can decide how much savings are needed. Visit oXYGenFinancial.net for more tips on how to save.

Visit oXYGenFinancial.net with any questions about your 401K or how to make the most of your retirement! ■ Allison Nye, CFP®, Wealth Plan Design Specialist at oXYGen Financial Co-Host of “They Don’t Teach You This” Podcast

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HER BEAUTY

Coping with hair loss Thinning hair affects one in three women

By CANDY WAYLOCK

candy@northsidewoman.com

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or many women, their hair is their crowning glory and the recipient of much time, attention and dollars to look salon perfect. In fact, a recent survey revealed American women spend, on average, $55,000 on hair care and products over their lifetime.

So when the strands of hair in the shower drain go from a few loose pieces to a handful, panic inevitably sets in.

With more than 100,000 strands of hair on the average head, women can expect to lose a few hundred a day. But when strands become tufts, it may be more than just the normal shedding process.

While hair loss is often thought to be primarily a male concern, one in three women will deal with thinning or baldness at some point in their lives, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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— or difficult when it is not immediately clear what the cause is.

Tight ponytails, cornrows, buns, chignons, twists and other hairstyles that pull on the scalp for long periods of time can often lead to hair loss. Unfortunately, temporary hair loss can become long-lasting, and even permanent, if the cause is misdiagnosed or ignored.

From your body’s point of view, hair is basically a non-essential tissue, and therefore very sensitive to stress. So crash diets, poor nutrition, stress or lack of sleep can be the culprits behind temporary hair loss.

Daniel Jones, owner/stylist at Muse Salon and Spa in Johns Creek, said the issue of thinning hair is one he deals with on a constant basis with his clients. Generally, it’s a concern with women in their older years, but he’s now seeing the issue as well among his younger clients.

“I’m seeing women in their 20s experiencing thinning hair, which just amazes me,” said Jones, who travels the country as a hair care consultant to salons.

He believes early hair loss in women is often linked to the environment and exposure to toxins — including the chemicals found in plastic water bottles, which is his personal pet peeve.

He urges his clients to limit their exposure to toxins for the sake of their health

and their hair, and to “feed” their hair the same way they feed their body.

“Avocados, salmon and all the good fats will grow and thicken your hair,” said Jones. “I know everyone is trying to cut out fat, but your hair needs fat to grow.”

Hair loss can also be accelerated by improper use of beauty tools and “do it yourself” treatments at home, often after watching online tutorials, said Jones.

Chemical treatments should be left in the hands of professionals for best results, he said.

Short-term hair loss can be caused by certain medications, including many contraceptives, as well as by pregnancy and stressful life events. It is generally reversed when the stressors are mitigated or end, and hair usually grows back.

But for some women, hair loss is a potentially permanent medical condition known as alopecia, or female-pattern hair loss, which indicates excessive or abnormal hair loss. Treatment requires medical intervention.

“What all hair loss has in common, whether it's in men or women, is that it is always a symptom of something else that's gone wrong in your body,” according to officials with the American Hair Loss Association. “Your hair will remain on your head where it belongs [as long as] hormone imbalance, disease or some

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other condition is not occurring.”

Currently, Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved medicine for female-pattern baldness. Originally developed to treat high blood pressure, Minoxidil in tablet form was found to increase hair growth as a side effect. It is now marketed in a liquid applied directly to the scalp to promote hair growth.

Jones said many of his clients with hair loss find success in non-prescription hair products, and recommends women ask their stylists for recommendations.

He said women may also find doctors willing to prescribe Propecia, which is marketed for male-pattern baldness and has proven to restore hair growth. There is a risk of birth defects, however, so Propecia should only be used by women well beyond child-bearing years. ■

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HER GARDEN

Master class advice from a gardening master

By ABRA LEE

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earn your garden history.” I once had a conversation with the late, great garden designer Ryan Gainey about what it takes to be an expert gardener. “Learn your history,” he said. “Start with the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and work forward.” He wasn’t lying.

Truth is, people have been gardening since the book of Genesis.

(Shout out, Adam and Eve!) Then there’s the perhaps mythical (but I tend to believe actual) Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Gardens have been designed since the beginning of time. There’s no excuse for any landscaper to jack up your property. The playbook on the art and science of horticulture has long been written.

I’ll give you two examples - one artistic and one scientific.

We’ll start with the artistic one. Let’s say you’re a Californian-turnedSoutherner, living in Georgia. History tells you that beautifully relaxed California garden style you love originated from the Spanish which, in turn, was influenced by the Moroccans. The backstory crosses three countries and three continents. Know that no one can ever hit you with 20 | northsidewoman.com | august2018

an overused “Knockout rose plus loropetalum plus crape myrtle” combo for your garden. You deserve so much better creatively and have many inspiring options — just by knowing your history.

Now for the science. This is the story of a woman named Valerie, who thought she was experiencing a farming fail. Her cabbage had severe insect damage. When we trace our steps backward, we know cabbage originates in Western Europe. (Think Ireland.) Consider their weather. It’s typically 40 to 60-ish degrees with rain and overcast skies.

The bugs weren’t the problem, and Valerie wasn’t a failure. It was the hot weather in Georgia. Knowing your history means knowing the origins of your plants. Cabbage in Georgia is living its best life in the cool season, when our climate mimics theirs.

Knowledge is power, especially in the garden. ■ Abra Lee is a horticulturist extraordinaire and unapologetically passionate about all things gardening. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @conquerthesoil

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Turn boring bookshelves into a fabulous focal point

By TRACY HARKNESS Contributing Writer

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As an Interior Designer and Owner of j. gray design & interiors, Inc., Tracy Harkness creates spaces that are chic, timeless, and comfortable.

Every space should be functional and livable with attention to detail.

ookshelves aren’t just for books anymore. These style tips can help you transform those bookish built-ins into the new focal point of your room.

Mix it up: Use a variety of objects to add texture and dimension to your built-in bookcases.

Pair together items of different materials, shapes and sizes to keep things interesting. I love to display boxes in different colors and textures, as well as woven baskets and metallic sculptural objects to add charm.

Give the space room to breathe: Try not to clutter your shelves. Remember, less is more! Don’t be afraid to leave space between some of your pieces. A little space can make them really stand out. So that it doesn’t look crowded, use a few larger-scale items to fill a shelf, instead of several small pieces.

Find a balance: Distribute your décor based on height and style. Staggering the heights of your objects will add dimension to each shelf and keep it from feeling too heavy. Layering and stacking objects will also add visual interest. Try stacking décor with different textures, such as books with glass beads or a small plant on top.

Make it personal: Whether it is a special collection of books, a meaningful photograph or a family heirloom, incorporating these items will add personality to your home.

Consider color: Painting your built-ins a fun color or adding a chic wallpaper to the back of your shelves will energize the space. You can also add a pop of color with different objects on the shelves, such as painted ceramic urns, small framed art or pretty succulents. No matter how you decide to incorporate color, stick to a color scheme so that the space will feel more cohesive.

Follow these guidelines and say goodbye to boring, cluttered bookshelves! ■ augustl2018 | northsidewoman.com | 21

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What truly defines “less rather than more”, when designing a perfect space…

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esigners often use the expression “less is more” when consulting with their clients, realizing that there are many things to be considered. Adopting this approach is accomplished by exchanging cluttered and disorganized space for one that reflects simplicity, functionality along with great style. This is something a designer can assist even the most reluctant client with.

In my earlier years I referred to myself as a dense designer. I took great pride in my ability to place many pieces of furniture and art objects into limited spaces. Over the years my thoughts and opinions on what is less and what is more regarding design has changed considerably.

I do prefer less, let's begin with those built in book cases which flank either side of the fire place or perhaps other built in display areas throughout the home. Our past trend was to fill the evenly spaced shelves to the maximum. They were often cluttered with books of no distinction, cascading pots of artificial ivy, trinkets from nowhere in particular and indiscriminately scattered framed photos. I suggest eliminating many of these objects along with some of the shelving and painting the back panels. This creates a subtle contrast when painted a shade darker color than the walls in the room, covering them with a textured wallpaper, such as grass cloth also looks great. Hang larger paintings, mirrors, architectural elements or framed photos on the back panels in the space made available by removing shelves. Staggering the shelf placement allows for showcasing larger single statement objects of art, while symmetry is important, mirroring one side to the other lacks interest and creativity.

Another "less is more" consideration is accomplished by removing those objects which often cover every inch of a side or coffee table. One perfectly placed accessory is elegant. Here is another great example of too much, those sofas and chairs layered with so many pillows that they

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are uninviting, causing hosts to often toss them "more to less" upon the floor before their guests while encouraging them to sit.

The china cabinet displaying wedding china, crystal and "more" mementos from various occasions is certainly an additional place where "less" needs to be seen. Simply remove the china from the hutch and replace it with a limited selection of fine pieces or remove the hutch completely. I often place the cabinet in another room where it can be used to display books and fine objects of art. Replacing the hutch with a credenza to store the china and crystal is a good option, this eliminates the visual void when using them to entertain. Enhancing the sideboard or buffet with lamps and hanging a stunning work of art or mirror on the wall above it is truly "more".

It is easy for a creative designer to move from one room to another in your home and suggest ways to create less, allowing you to see and appreciate more. The difficult question you may ask yourself is whether you are ready for "less" making your home "more". ■

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By MARY WARREN Rotate Area Rugs Living on our rugs, in sun filled rooms, is wonderful! Walking paths, or a wear area in front of the sofa, can develop over time. Rotating rugs 180 degrees will help even out the wear areas. The natural light coming into our rooms can cause a sun fading issue to furniture and rugs. Rotating the rugs at least once a year –maybe after the year-end holidays – will even out the effects of sun light fading.

MARY WARREN Vacuuming is Very Important Most area rugs are made from wool or other natural fibers. Dirt from everyday living works down into the rug pile.

Have you ever seen an old Oriental rug with bare areas where the wool is missing? Dirt particles have sharp edges which damage the natural wool pile. Vacuuming regularly helps lift out dirt to keep rugs clean and beautiful. It is recommended to use just the suction setting, or raise up the beater bar, to keep from wearing down the tips of the wool.

Vacuuming rugs regularly, especially in high traffic areas, will help the health and beauty of your area rugs.

Spot Cleaning Spot cleaning spills and those little spots you have no idea where they came from, is necessary between the full professional cleanings.

The cleaning products need to be recommended for wool or natural fibers. “Oxy” products or those made for wall to wall carpeting are usually too strong for your natural fiber area rugs. Damage to the fibers or dye colors can result. A good spot cleaner is water with little white vinegar and a drop or two of liquid dish soap. Call Cristomar Fine Rug Cleaning and Repair for your Oriental Area Rug questions, at 770753-4242. ■ 24 | northsidewoman.com | august2018

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She Energizes

Local runner privileged to be ‘legs’ for young wheelchair athlete

By LORI WYNNE Contributing Writer

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hile many are still asleep, Krystle Andrews meets a group of her north Atlanta friends to train at 5:45 a.m.

These women rise early to run, swim or bike in preparation for Iron Man triathlons. Many of them are mothers with children and full-time jobs, and, needless to say, are high achievers.

“It’s good therapy, “ laughed Andrews.

On Saturdays, she wakes up at 4:30 a.m. in preparation for a six- or seven-hour bike ride.

On Sundays, she goes for a two-hour run.

Anyone else feeling exhausted just reading this?

Andrews grew up in Florida. She has been in the Atlanta area for 13 years. Not long after moving here, her sister asked if she would be willing to run a half-marathon with her. While not a “sports person” growing up and not into running, Andrews decided to give it a whirl.

She hasn’t stopped since.

A few years after that first halfmarathon, Andrews met Ryan Freesemann at work in Alpharetta. He had a beautiful, non-communicative and wheelchair-bound 13-year-old daughter and had learned of an organization called Kyle Pease Foundation that raises awareness and funds to promote success for persons with disabilities. Freesemann knew Andrews was an energetic and enthusiastic runner. He asked her to help him run a race while pushing his daughter Katy in a wheelchair. Andrews agreed, adding a very meaningful facet to her racing career.

“Krystle is such an inspiring and encourage person,” Freesemann said. “She does so much for others.”

Andrews said she has pushed Katy in 12 races, from marathons and Publix halfmarathons to 5Ks and 10Ks. Most have been local races in Georgia, but they have also traveled to Washington, D.C., to race. Katy is now 19 years old and an experienced in-chair athlete. Andrews is her energetic “helper,” her legs.

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Krystle Andrews.

“I really wanted Katy and I to qualify for the Peachtree 10K Road Race held every year on the Fourth of July in Atlanta,” Andrews said.

The annual race has a limited number of participants, and Andrews has to be able to run a 10K, while pushing an “in-chair athlete” in under 50 minutes.

“I thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but we have been lucky enough to run this race two years in a row,” she said.

“Katy doesn’t speak, but when we run, she laughs. She loves the wind in her face. She is so happy!” Andrews said. “Competitors racing with us will turn around to see who is laughing. When we cross the finish line, they call out Katy’s name. It is the most incredible feeling. I am privileged to be a part of this.” ■

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Jekyll Island

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A short drive to Georgia’s Golden Isles feels worlds away from Atlanta

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By SUZANNE PACEY

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ust a few hours southeast of the hustle and bustle of metro Atlanta lies Jekyll Island, one of Georgia’s Golden Isles barrier islands. Once an exclusive getaway for the wealthy families like the Morgans, Rockefellers and Vanderbilts, its beautiful historic district now preserves those homes and also features the historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel and Resort, as well as the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

As part of the Jekyll Island Club, the resort recently opened the Jekyll Ocean Club, a new oceanfront hotel just a shuttle ride away.

I was excited to check out the new Jekyll Ocean Club, and the resort’s social media and web communications manager Amy Wisenbaker was kind enough to to arrange accommodations for me.

So off to Jekyll Island we went!

From the minute we arrived on Jekyll, the island seemed magical… like there was not a care in the world.

Upon our arrival, we were greeted by the friendly staff at the Ocean Club and found our accommodations perfect.

The Ocean Club, which opened in July 2017, is a 40-room, oceanfront, boutique, all-suite hotel. It combines great amenities with a perfect beachfront location, while still giving guests access to the resort’s historic hotel. The afternoon poolside barbecue was a great spot to enjoy our lunch when we arrived.

Jekyll Ocean Club is a new hotel by the legendary Jekyll Island Club Resort.

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Later that evening, we took a shuttle ride to the historic district, where we headed to The Wharf for some famous Georgia shrimp and Jekyll beer. The restaurant’s riverside location was the perfect place to watch the sunset.

The next day, we rented bikes from Jekyll Wheels, located in the historic district. Chelsea was very helpful and gave us tips on spots we wouldn't want to miss on our ride around the island. Riding bikes was one of the highlights of our trip. With its bike trails around most of the island, along with some forest trails, Jekyll Island is very bike-friendly.

I felt very safe, and the flat trails made it very easy to get around. Such a change from biking in Atlanta.

After a round of putt-putt and a fun day at the beach, we ventured off for a drive to the north end of the island to see the pier, the historic Horton House and Driftwood Beach. All were pictureperfect, and Driftwood Beach is a must see. The bare trees there are bleached by the sun, sand and water, which creates a truly breathtaking beach scene. I absolutely love this beach!

We enjoyed another day exploring the island, before we reluctantly had to head home. On the way out, we hopped over to St. Simons Island — just a short drive over the bridge — for an “emergency” lunch stop at Southern Soul Barbecue, located near the island’s Demere-Frederica road roundabout. If you are in the area, don't miss this award-winning barbecue.

I can’t wait to return to Jekyll Island. The quaint island has good dining options, scenic beaches, lots of history and those adorable the sea turtles, and its slow pace makes it a perfect escape from the noise and traffic of the city. ■

Crusie the island with Jekyll Wheels, located in the historic district.

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Horton House is a historic site on Riverview Drive in Jekyll Island.

Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island's north end features numerous driftwood trees.

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ith school starting again, those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer vacation are coming to an end for another year. For some lucky couples, summer vacation means a romantic interlude, away from the pressures and responsibilities of daily life, with long, relaxing days and nights to enjoy each other’s company.

Yeah, right! The more common experience of summer vacation includes all or some of the following: hectic vacations spent shepherding kids around, cross-country car trips to visit family or “attractions;” sharing hotel rooms with kids or cramming into someone’s guest room; or perhaps staying home to entertain visitors or catch up on home maintenance. Babysitters have plans of their own, and unless sleep-away camp is a big part of the summer, kids are in constant need of attention.

With routines generally being disrupted during the summer months, the time that couples set aside for each other can all but disappear. So, as you are getting back to normal in other aspects of your life, be sure to do a reset on romance, too.

Did you have a regular date night? Make a plan and contact babysitters, if necessary, to put something on the calendar. Did you set aside a few minutes each night to catch up and reconnect? Starting tonight, take time to work those precious moments back into your busy schedule. Did you make intimacy dates a regular part of your life? Set aside a quiet evening or afternoon to start with a massage, a soak in the hot tub or however you choose to unwind, and segue into a long, leisurely lovemaking session.

What if you never did any of these things in the past? Well, now is a great time to start! ■

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GOOD EATS

The mission of biscuits

Maple Street strives for more than just great food

By CANDY WAYLOCK

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o have a conversation with Maple Street Biscuits operator Bryan Baker is to learn the business is more about the purpose than the biscuits served up daily at the downtown Alpharetta location.

Before we even start talking about the Maple Street Biscuits General food — which everyone Manager Bryan Baker. is talking about — the conversation centers on the restaurant’s mission of serving the community and helping those who live in the community.

“Maple Street, first and foremost, aims to serve communities by helping people who help others, and making a difference in the lives of our guests and our teams,” said Baker, whose actual title in the restaurant is community leader. “We want to be a part of [the difference by] helping churches, schools, hospitals and other nonprofits.”

The first Maple Street Biscuits opened six years ago in Jacksonville, Fla., and the concept quickly took off with customers who returned time and again for the unique twist on familiar breakfast items.

Located in the Teasley Place building, the downtown Alpharetta restaurant is the company’s 25th location — all in the Southeast. Six more are set to open, including the first one in Texas.

The menu at Maple Street Biscuits is relatively simple and sectioned into "Biscuits that Wow," "Waffles," "Sidekicks" and a handful of other items. Baker noted everything is made from scratch and without preservatives, “like it was from your grandmother's kitchen.” A microwave oven is nowhere to be found.

Among the local favorites are the Five and Dime (breaded chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, topped with sausage gravy on a flaky biscuit) and the Squawking Goat (fried chicken breast, fried goat cheese medallion and house-made pepper jelly).

“You can't go wrong with either of those — I call them the Maple Street starter kit,” said Baker. “But we also have waffles that are really unique — including the ‘BAM! Yo Yo,’

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The Sticky Maple, Flaky biscuit, all natural fried chicken breast, pecan wood smoked bacon all topped with Bissell Family Farm real maple syrup.

which is two pieces of chicken with a savory waffle.”

And because everything needs a good sidekick, Baker recommends the Three-Layer Cake, which features a stack of grilled hash browns stuffed with Gouda cheese and topped with chives. Add a cooked-to-order egg and sausage gravy, and Baker says it’s the perfect meal. (Pay no attention to the calories listed alongside the menu items — this is serious comfort food, so enjoy the ride).

Although the number of Maple Street Biscuits stores is growing, the locations are not considered franchises; in fact, Maple Street actually owns the majority of sites, similar to the Chick-fil-A model.

“We are a Maple Street community store,” said Baker, who operates the Alpharetta location with his wife, Lynnsey Gardner. “Some would consider us a chain, but I like to think of us differently. Sure, the menu, ambience and experience are similar at each Maple Street, but because each community is unique, so are the teams that work there and the guests that come in.”

Like many other community leaders/general managers with Maple Street, the Bakers had no experience in the restaurant business prior to becoming part of Maple Street.

Both were television reporters in the Southeast area (they met at a station in Augusta, Ga.) before being drawn to the ideals of the company and its dual mission of service and concept.

They operated a store in Florida before relocating to Alpharetta to open the fourth location in Georgia. Here, they found the perfect site, as well as home, to start their new careers.

“Our hope is to more than feed you well,” said Baker.

“Everyone that works here lives around the community as well. So we are selfish in wanting to be a place that feels like home for you, because it is home for us.” ■

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The coolest waterfall in the world And it’s only 729 feet high.

You can make it!

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’m standing in the lower parking lot near the trout pond at Amicalola Falls State Park. You might think that means fishing is in the forecast.

But not today. Today, I’m in “waterfall” mode.

If I squint, I can just barely make out my destination. It’s way up there and so far away it’s almost invisible, a vague shimmery patch of animated white against the green of the mountains.

That’s Amicalola Falls, the tallest waterfall in Georgia.

Amicalola – the name comes from a Cherokee word that means “tumbling waters,” and it’s a perfect fit. With a height of more than 729 feet, this cascade literally bounces and tumbles down the face of the mountain. It’s more than four times the height of Niagara Falls, a surprising geographic superlative right here in the land of barbecue and Brunswick stew.

One of the first descriptions of the falls was penned by William Williamson, a Georgia surveyor, in the early 1830s. He set out to climb to the top, but the challenge was too great. He was, he wrote, “completely exhausted by the time I reached half-way.”

Today, trails lead to great places to view the falls. You might think the view from the top would be best, but most agree that’s not the case. Instead, they say, you’ll only get a true sense of this waterfall when you see it from below.

Fortunately, thanks to a trail leading up from the lower parking area to several vantage points, that’s easy to do.

Which of those vantage points is best? Some like the big-picture view you get nearer the bottom, but others prefer the unobstructed perspective available only at the uppermost observation platform.

The absolute best way to see it, I’d been told, was from all perspectives. That means making the climb from the lower parking area to the upper observation platform.

That’s what I decided to do.

“But wait a minute,” argue my knees, who hint that they know something about the ascent that I do not. “Do you really need to climb all the way to the upper platform?”

The knees may have a point.

As I stand there contemplating this question, I spot what appears to be a large family group (kids, parents, grandparents and what might have been a great-grandparent) coming down the trail toward me. One of them takes out a cellphone – selfie time, it appears – and they all try to squeeze together and fit into

the frame. The problem is that the group’s too big to fit in the camera’s field of view.

Seeing that they could use some help, I ask the phone bearer if she would like me to shoot the photo for them.

“That would be great,” she says, handing me the phone. Three or four others in the group hand me their phones, too, and for the next few minutes, I take on the role of designated documentarian.

My photo duties discharged, I look back up the mountain. (“Sure looks steep,” my knees whisper again.) I see another family (dad, mom and a toddler in a baby carrier riding high on the mom’s back) coming toward me down the trail.

“Been to the top?” I ask.

“Yeah, and it was great!” the mom says. Then she too pulls out a phone and starts trying to line everybody up for a selfie with the falls in the background.

View from the top of the falls.

Again, I offer to help.

“Thanks!” says the mom.

A few minutes later, my photographic duties again fulfilled, I decide it’s time to climb.

From the parking area, the ascent begins easily enough. At first, you follow a nice level trail around a little trout pond.

“See?” I say to the knees. “This isn’t so bad!”

“Yeah, right,” they reply. “Just wait…”

Several hopeful anglers are trying their luck in the pond as I walk by. One of them, a man tall enough to play for the NBA, is casting what appears to be a Barbie fishing rod. A child sits at his feet playing with a little stick, while nearby, another child twirls in circles and sings.

“Been to the top?” I ask him, but the child with the stick is the one who answers.

“We did go to the top, didn’t we, Daddy?” says the child. “All the way to the top. We went fast, and I got there first. It was cool!

It’s the coolest waterfall in the world!”

“Don’t believe it,” say my knees.

I tell my knees to hush.

“Look,” I say to them, “if kids and grandmothers and babytoting moms can do it, then I can do it too.”

And so onward and upward I go.

The trail, I soon discover, does not remain flat for long. It immediately starts to climb…and climb…and climb some more.

I remember thinking, at some point, that I really am eating too many cheeseburgers…maybe drinking too many soft drinks too.

Slow and steady seems to be the key – and I decide that if slow is better, then even slower should be better still. I shift into my lowest gear. Kids pass, flowing around me like water around a rock. They’re not even breathing hard. Adults pass me, too, making purposeful strides, not sweating…not even glistening.

Then come the steps (about 200 of them, a helpful sign tells me).

“Steps?” say the knees. “You’re kidding. Right?”

Alas, no.

And here comes another family down the trail. And yeah, they are not breathing hard. In fact, nobody seems to be breathing hard except for me.

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A lot of steps.

“Been to the top?” I manage to ask as they walk by.

One of them says, “We sure did, didn’t we, Gramma? And it was unbelievable. Wait till you see it!”

“Come on, Gramma!” says another. “We’ve gotta take a selfie!”

But they don’t all fit into the frame…

“Mister, could you take our picture?”

That’s when it I have the epiphany.

Proof I made it!

If I play this right, I suddenly realize, their selfie will be my salvation. For if I break to take their picture, I’ll also have a moment to catch my breath.

So that is what I do.

A moment later, slightly refreshed, I resume the climb. Every so often, I encounter another family trying to take a selfie with the waterfall in the background, and (being the thoughtful soul that I am) I stop and offer to help. If I coincidentally get to pause for a moment to catch my breath, so what?

And something else dawns on me too. It’s amazing how many people take family-group selfies at Amicalola Falls.

Eventually, and several more selfie-assists later, I arrive at the upper platform. It really is spectacular. Like those around me, I admire the waterfall – and then (because, well, why not?) I take a waterfall-background selfie myself.

You know what they say: without pictures, it didn’t happen.

But it did happen, even for me. I made it up the Amicalola Falls trail – and I have the selfie to prove it. ■ augustl2018 | northsidewoman.com | 37

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Positive pet education promotes better well-being for animals and pet owners

By DR. JOANNE ROESNER, DVM, DABVP

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hen my grandfather was in elementary school, his left hand was slapped with a ruler until he learned to write righthanded. In my first dog training class as a fifth-grader, I was taught to knee my Great Dane puppy in the chest or step on his feet to stop him from jumping up. The benefits of education are inarguable, but fortunately, education theory and training techniques have evolved for both dogs and people.

Euthanasia for behavioral Dr. Joanne Roesner, DVM, DABVP issues is the No. 1 cause of death with Charlie and Kurt. in healthy dogs. Fifteen percent of pets are relinquished to shelters for unacceptable behavior. Half of those, or approximately 2 million animals per year, are euthanized. Preventing or managing these problems is critical for both human and animal well-being.

Training techniques that involve punishment and dominance theory are no longer recommended by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (avsab.org) or the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (dacvb.org). These methods assume all canine misbehavior, including fear aggression, is rooted in a desire for a dog to dominate its human. Force and coercion (punishment) are used to establish the “alpha status” of the human to stop the undesirable behavior. The theory was proposed because in wolf packs, subordinate wolves defer to the alpha male and female in regard to resource access, like mating and food.

Applying this theory to dog-human interactions, however, presents a multitude of problems. After 15,000 years of selective breeding, dogs are genetically distinct and have very different social structures than wolves. Wild dogs either form loose associations, where non-related individuals come and go, or they live alone. Virtually

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all individuals mate, and there is no cooperative rearing of a single litter or truly cooperative hunting in packs. Even if dogs behaved like wolves socially, the basis of dog-human relationships is not based on competition for resources. Punishment, as a training tool, assures that your dog will associate you with an adverse event and damages bonding. The underlying motivation and emotional state of the dog are not remediated when using punishment, and not all misbehavior is associated with resource access. Research has demonstrated that punishment can worsen aggression that is fear motivated and that it actually inhibits learning.

Instead, research supports the use of positive reinforcement, counter-conditioning and desensitization for dog training. These are the methods endorsed by veterinary organizations. The theory is that positive reinforcement leads to repetition of behavior; misbehaviors occur because we inadvertently reinforce them. If a behavior is ignored and not reinforced, it can be replaced by a new behavior we do reinforce.

Dogs respond positively to things like food, desired objects and, I would argue, the emotional bond they feel with us. For additional information, some excellent references are “Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Behave so Your Dog Behaves” by Dr. Sophia Yin and “Love is All You Need” by Jennifer Arnold, founder of Canine Assistants. There are many nuances and applications, but this method is a reliable non-violent way to change behavior.

An example of this technique happens frequently when I see young puppies who jump on their owners to seek recognition and attention.

The owner response is typically to verbalize, and in some way touch the puppy, which acts to reinforce the behavior. When a puppy like that jumps on me, I turn my back and stand quietly to remove reinforcement of the misbehavior. When the puppy sits, I reinforce with an immediate food treat and praise. If the puppy jumps again, we repeat the cycle.

Generally within five to 10 minutes, the puppy has stopped jumping on me. Establishing this behavior at home, of course, takes many more repetitions and consistent reinforcement.

To find out more about animal behavior, training and how to select a trainer, come to the Loving Hands Pet Care University on Aug. 18 from 3 — 5 p.m. Details are available in Appen News publications or through Loving Hands Animal Clinic’s Facebook and social media pages. ■

Meet Marill

Meet Marill, a sweet 3-month-old looking for her forever home. She is believed to be a beagle-corgi mix, but was found wandering the streets without her mom; so it’s a bit of a mystery. What her foster parents do know is that Marill loves people, exploring and playing hard until she falls asleep. She currently lives with her sister (who has been pre-adopted) and two German shepherds, so she will do well in a home with other dogs. She is getting better every day at potty training and basic commands. If you would like to know more about Marill, please email Angels Among Us Pet Rescue at inquiry@angelsrescue.org, or fill out an adoption form at http://www.angelsrescue.org/ adopt/adoption-forms. ■ 38 | northsidewoman.com | august2018

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Northview High student crowned Miss Georgia’s Outstanding Teen

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ory Pan, 16, of Johns Creek, was crowned Miss Georgia’s 2018 Outstanding Teen during the state pageant June 12, topping the field of 46 young women vying for the top spot.

Pan, who competed as Miss Heart of Atlanta’s Outstanding Teen, also won the evening gown competition and talent award at the 2018 pageant.

A rising junior at Northview High School and the daughter of Li Liu and Lin Pan, she now advances to the national pageant in late July.

Other local teens competing in the 2018 Outstanding Teen pageant were Rebecca Zhang, 13, (Miss Troup County's Outstanding Teen) and Kristin Hsu, 15, (Miss Historic Buford’s Outstanding Teen), both of Johns Creek In the Miss Georgia pageant held the same evening as the teen competition, local participants included Marianella Lopez of Roswell (Miss Rockdale County), Hannah McIntosh of Cumming (Miss Pickens County) and Torianna Wilson of Alpharetta (Miss Paulding County). ■

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ummer Corn Salad is a bright, refreshing taste of summer. Garden fresh corn and tomatoes come together with fresh mozzarella, herbs and a glorious dressing that gives the salad an even lighter, fresher taste. This simple recipe is the perfect summer side!

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4 ears fresh corn on the cob, cleaned and washed 1 (10.5 ounce) package grape tomatoes, halved 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-size pieces 10 basil leaves (roll leaves and slice thinly) ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper

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Cut corn off the cob and place kernels into a medium mixing bowl. Add tomatoes and mozzarella. Sprinkle with basil. Set aside.

2. In a pint-size canning jar, add fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.

Cover and shake to combine. Pour dressing over salad. Toss to combine.

3. Serve and enjoy!

NOTES: If you are traveling with this salad or making ahead, prep the salad and the dressing, but wait to pour dressing over salad until ready to serve. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

You can cook the corn if you prefer, but I really enjoy the fresh taste of it uncooked in this salad. The acid in the lemon juice mellows the starchiness of the corn and creates a fabulous flavor.

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hen Carey Wise, formerly of Fox Brothers Bar-B-Q in Atlanta, invited me to try out his new barbecue spot at Avalon, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to tuck into this ‘cue master’s latest culinary venture.

King Barbecue is in the former Bantam + Biddy location at Avalon, and has a great little patio. It’s a fast-casual barbecue spot, where you order at the counter upon arrival and they bring your food to the table. When we walked in, we were greeted right away. They took our order promptly, and we grabbed a comfortable booth to enjoy our food.

We started with the pimento cheese and crackers, followed by the sliced brisket, chopped pork, smoked sausage, jalapeño cornbread and mac and cheese. Everything was delicious, but I would say the sliced brisket and the jalapeño cornbread were my favorites. They also have a serve-yourself pickle bar!

Overall, the food was delicious, the service was great and the staff was friendly. We also enjoyed the restaurant’s down-home atmosphere, playing a few rounds of Bingo while we ate. On Friday and Saturday nights, King also offers live music. If you’re in the Avalon area, you should definitely check it out. www.kingbarbecueatl.com ■

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ord of Mouth Restaurant Group opened its latest restaurant — Arnette’s Chop Shop — in Brookhaven in late May, and I couldn’t wait to get back to my old stomping grounds to try it.

The modern steakhouse is located in a renovated warehouse, and offers more than 15 cuts of USDA Prime steak, from a 4-ounce filet to a 40-ounce Tomahawk. That’s a lot of meat!

The restaurant is set up in two levels, with the main dining room and open kitchen on the first level and an open-air bar on the second level. Even if you choose to eat downstairs, definitely check out the second level. On your way upstairs, you walk through a massive steer rib cage!

We opted for a booth on the more casual second level, and dove right in with a few appetizers — Shrimp de Jonghe and Bourbon Bacon. The bacon was so flavorful, but I have to say I prefer my mom’s Shrimp de Jonghe. sorry, Chef Stephen. It's an old family recipe, with lots of butter and garlic.

We followed the apps with the Hearth salad, a filet and the rack of lamb with a side of hash browns. While I missed having mint jelly with my lamb, everything was cooked to order and the service was excellent.

All-in-all, Arnette’s is a beautiful restaurant and well worth a visit. The only drawback might be that the prices seemed a little high, even for in town. I definitely recommend checking it out though — it could be the perfect spot for an anniversary dinner or another special occasion. www.arnetteschopshop.com ■ — Suzanne Pacey, Publisher

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Minimally invasive surgical options in gynecologic medicine

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he field of gynecologic medicine has advanced by leaps and bounds over the last several years. Gone is the necessity for large incisions and long recoveries. According to Dr. John Reyes, Dr. Ingrid Reyes, Dr. Natu Mmbaga, Dr. Annie Kim and Dr. Stacey Pereira of Modern Ob/Gyn, minimally invasive procedures are almost always the best options for patients.

Heavy bleeding and painful cycles can now be treated with same day convenient in-office procedures that require no downtime and can be done in the office. “There are so many great options for women; it’s our job to get that information to them and make them aware they don’t need large incisions, long hospital stays, or painful recovery times,” Dr. John Reyes said. “da Vinci robotic surgery is also an amazing service.” Endometriosis, pelvic pain, fibroids, cysts and other common issues are sometimes best addressed with robotic surgery. As the first surgeons to perform da Vinci gynecologic robotic surgeries at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Dr. Ingrid and Dr. John Reyes pioneered the implementation of this fast-growing service in our community. Patients benefit from robotic surgery by having less risk for complications, short overnight hospital stays, faster recovery times, and minimal pain. Modern Ob/Gyn dedicates its gynecologic practice to minimally invasive surgeries and is an experienced leader in our community for robotic gynecologic surgery, performing these procedures at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Northside HospitalForsyth. The physicians at Modern ObGyn enjoy providing second opinions and consultations because they believe it is vital to make patients aware of their choices. “We really value educating our patients so they understand their medical issues, why certain treatments are better than others, and what their options are for treatment,” said Dr. Ingrid. ■

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Dr. Payman’s patients will tell you she prioritizes their interests and concerns, and places emphasis on spending time with each patient and listening to their desired aesthetic goals. Dr. Payman’s professional obligation is to provide each patient with concierge-like care, compassion, and honesty during the treatment process. The practice is located in a state-of-the-art AAAHC certified surgical facility, which meets the most rigorous standards for medical safety and patient care. Dr. Payman utilizes the latest and safest non-surgical rejuvenation techniques, and each procedure is performed with her vast knowledge and experience with the most recent aesthetic trends in anti-aging medicine. She has performed thousands of skin rejuvenation procedures from neurotoxin injections (botox and dysport), filler injections, mid-facial contouring, lip contouring/ rehydration and augmentation, laser resurfacing, photofacial/IPL therapies, kybella injections and many more. Her patients most often describe procedures performed by Dr. Payman as an artist working on their subject. Patients will also often comment on Dr. Payman’s honesty and will remark that she does not push patients into committing unnecessary procedures.

Dr. Payman’s practice is tailored towards a natural-appearing rejuvenation of the face. As a woman, Dr. Payman makes it her key priority to understand her patient’s cosmetic goals for a natural look. Her primary focus is to make her patients a more refreshed version of themselves.

In her spare time Dr. Payman enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering with various organizations. Dr. Payman is currently working with Prevent Blindness Georgia to fundraise for their annual gala, and will be a guest speaker at their gala this fall at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead. She and her family also enjoy volunteering their time with the AGAPE organization helping to serve community children through afterschool programs. She is also an avid nature lover and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, and exploring the natural beauty Georgia has to offer.

Derm Clinic M.D. is widely regarded as a practice where concierge-like patient care provided by a board certified physician coincides with expert artistic medical skills, lengthy experience, and knowledge, and each patient is treated with compassion and respect in a state-of-the-art cosmetic center.

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Mouthguards: Add one to your student’s back to school list

By DR. USHMA PATEL, D.M.D and DR. BRITTANY CORBETT, D.D.S Center For Advanced Dentistry

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n many places around the United States, the 2018-2019 school year is already underway and, with it, so are fall sports like football and soccer. By now or soon, you will probably take your child in for a sports physical and purchase the gear and equipment they need for fall athletics. Make sure your student athlete heads onto the field with a mouthguard, too.

Did you know that 5 million teeth are knocked out each year while participating in sporting events? Tooth damage and other oral trauma can be minimized or avoided completely with the use of a properly fitted mouthguard.

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Athletes who do not wear mouthguards are 60 times more likely to sustain damage to their teeth, according to the National Youth Sports DR. PATEL Safety Foundation, and the American Dental Association estimates that wearing them prevents more than 200,000 oral injuries (e.g., chips, cracks, knockouts and other impact-related injuries) each year.

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Ways to look younger without surgery

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his is a question our patients ask frequently: “I’m not ready for surgery, what do you recommend to make me look younger?”

Patients want to know how to look younger without the complications and risks accompanied with major surgeries such as facelifts. Read below for our favorite results-proven treatments for the aging face.

1. LASER RESURFACING DR. PAYMAN Lasers are a wonderful treatment modality for people who want to improve sun damage, age spots, dark spots, and acne scars. Energy from the laser targets damaged skin and allows the formation of brighter, clearer skin. Our office uses the latest technology when it comes to fractional laser resurfacing. Our lasers provide the latest technology and are customized to skin type, therefore maximizing results and minimizing complications.

2. DERMAL FILLERS There are various hyaluronic acid fillers on the market which are a great choice for people who want to fill in lines and wrinkles and restore lost volume to areas such as the cheeks and chin. The fillers are each indicated for a specific part of the face and are chosen carefully by your physician based on your cosmetic needs. Fillers are fantastic because they produce immediate results and erase the wrinkles and lines instantaneously. Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally found in the human body. It is gradually metabolized by the body, and is not

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permanent. Fillers are a minimally painful, IMMEDIATE cosmetic fix for deep or shallow wrinkles. Our new favorite filler is Restylane Lyft—this filler is requested most by our patients and for good reason—its results are dramatic and can be described as an instant ‘liquid facelift’.

3. INJECTABLES: Botox has been around for over 20 years. It is a fantastic way to soften lines and prevent wrinkles from deepening with time. The results can be seen in 3-5 days and injections are minimally painful. Injections of Botox can be targeted by your experienced physician to help soften and minimize lines in most places on the face, such as the forehead, between the brows, around the eyes, neck, and chin.

4. DAILY SKINCARE with the RIGHT products. Ask us for our highly effective PRESCRIPTIVE strength products, which are tested and FDA regulated for true results when it comes to battling the signs of aging. Often, over the counter products are not as effective, and have not been tested by the FDA or a regulatory organization to prove they work.

If you’re spending money on skincare products, those from department stores are not going to produce guaranteed results, whereas prescriptive strength products are FDA tested and regulated for years to ensure they produce the results you expect from anti-aging products.

NOTE: Always look for a board-certified physician’s office when seeking anti-aging treatments. Our office has a board-certified physician as the injector and administrator of ALL cosmetic services. Our boardcertified physician specializes in rejuvenating the aging face nonsurgically. We provide multiple levels of anti-aging treatment modalities, which are fast, minimally painful, and effective. ■

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lder adults with complex chronic conditions are increasing patient population. In 2015, those older than 65 years accounted for 31% of all U.S. office visits, and that proportion will continue to grow. Since 2013, every day 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 years of age and enter Medicare. By 2030, the population older than 65 years will double to 72 million (20% of the total U.S. population).

Individuals are living longer, with multiple chronic illnesses, making them vulnerable to disability and diminished quality of life. Although 95% of older adults with complex needs have regular access to care, 58% struggle to navigate the system, and 62% are stressed about their ability to afford housing, utilities, or meals. Skilled physicians performing a geriatric assessment, can evaluate medical problems; cognitive, affective, and functional abilities; and social and environmental factors to identify these unrecognized needs to improve the well-being of older adults.

There are key elements of a geriatric assessment. Having the right physician and being proficient in performing a geriatric assessment is important because, as society ages, older adults will constitute an increasing proportion of the population. The geriatric assessment evaluates medical, social, and environmental factors that influence overall well-being, and addresses functional status, fall risk, medication review, nutrition, vision, hearing, cognition, mood, and toileting. Immunizations and advance care planning are also important components of the geriatric assessment.

The physicians at Alpha Family Medicine can tailor an assessment to your goals of care and life expectancy. By identifying specific areas for thorough intervention along with periodic geriatric assessment over several visits can also effectively identify subtle or hidden problems. Dr. Shyla Ready and Dr. Michelle Lee can perform a comprehensive geriatric assessment which can lead to early recognition of these problems that could impair the quality of your life. ■ augustl2018 | northsidewoman.com | 45

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How do allergies and asthma impact your child’s performance in school?

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e are about to start another school year and if your child has allergies or asthma, there is more to think about than just school supplies and new shoes.

With nearly 50 million Americans suffering from allergies, it’s not surprising that there are two million missed school days each year due to pollen allergies.

Symptoms can range from annoying to miserable and not only impact day-to-day functioning but also sleep, DR. HWANG which can cause exhaustion, another contributor to poor performance at school.

Numerous studies have been conducted comparing pollen counts and student test scores. These studies indicate that when allergy sufferers attend school they perform worse than their peers who do not suffer from allergies. Many children with allergies also have asthma.

Poorly controlled asthma will also impair function, result in missed school days, and missed work for parents.

The first step in controlling your child’s symptoms is an accurate diagnosis by a board-certified allergist. Once we know your child’s specific triggers, we develop a customized treatment plan that can improve their overall health, performance, and quality of life. This can, in turn, improve the quality of life for the entire family!

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f you asked your older loved one how they’d like the rest of their life to play out, they’d probably tell you they want to stay in their home. In fact, according to AARP, 87 percent of older adults who responded to a survey indicated that they want to “age in place.” And, really, that’s probably what you want for your loved one, Hilary and Greg Eldridge, owners of Home Helpers Home Care of Alpharetta. too. The reality is that many older adults who remain at home end up needing assistance of some kind.

The conversation about future care can be a tricky topic, and you might need to get creative about how you start the conversation.

Mention an Article You Read If you're trying to figure out how to talk about future care, you're probably already doing a lot of research. Start looking for articles that apply to situations your loved one is in. You can either print out the articles to read or you can refer to them in conversation. Sometimes having something else to point to can help to bring the topic up.

The News Can Help, Too The same can happen with the news. Whether your older loved one enjoys watching local news or reads the local paper regularly, start seeking out openings there. Use either an article in the paper or a news segment to discuss how it relates to their situation. This can help the conversation to feel more authentic and less like something you've been waiting to tackle.

Think about their Current Housing Situation Take a look around your loved one’s home. If there are maintenance issues or it's a lot of house to keep up with, offer to help with some of those tasks. While you're working, you can bring up the topic about whether they’ve thought about the future and how they’ll adapt. You might even offer solutions, such as recruiting family members who can commit to a schedule to assist with maintenance or housekeeping tasks.

Talk about Current Health Issues Listen to what your older loved one tells you about how current health issues are affecting them. They might mention that it's tough to hear well, lately, for example. That might inspire a conversation about whether it's affecting them in other ways, such as when they’re driving.

The more information you have, the more solutions you can help provide.

Don't jump the gun and assume you know what your loved one will say. If you can find the right opening, they may be more forthcoming than you expect them to be.

Consider the Benefits of In-Home Care When you’ve determined that more help is needed, consider the benefits and peace of mind professional in-home care provides. A Home Helpers caregiver has the skills to assist with all personal care, help around the house, transportation, and specialized care for Alzheimers, Parkinsons, etc. The companionship and assistance a carefully matched, heart-centered Home Helpers caregiver provides can also connect with your older loved one’s youthful spirit and boost their self-confidence.

For a free in-home consultation to create a customized schedule to help your loved one live life to the fullest in the comfort of their own home, please contact Home Helpers of Alpharetta at (678) 430-8511. ■

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Bringing women’s pelvic health to the forefront

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ore and more we read about the struggles of prominent personalities and celebrities dealing with issues such as pelvic pain and urinary leakage. As a physician helping women deal with these common issues, I feel a sense of satisfaction in knowing that women are opening up more readily about their unique pelvic floor disorders. Just as much as diabetes and stroke detection and prevention are pertinent to us, so should women’s pelvic health as it DR. ANSARI has societal implications and impacts families every day.

According to a 2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, 61% of women over 65 years old not living in an institution (e.g. nursing home) suffer from urinary or bowel incontinence. Among those living in a state-regulated residential care facility, 41% of women suffer from urine and/or bowel incontinence. Last calculated, the national cost of bladder incontinence was approximately $20 billion per year, which includes purchasing of daily anti-incontinence products and laundry. Incontinence is not only a costly burden, but prevents those suffering from living life to the fullest. Simple pleasures like going out to a movie with a loved one, watching your grandchild’s extracurricular game, impromptu lunches with friends, and romantic dates become seemingly insurmountable challenges. Still other issues, like interstitial cystitis or levator spasms, may cause chronic pelvic pain and difficulties with intimacy. Unfortunately, even among physicians, the knowledge of

these disorders can be limited to the point that diagnosis and treatment are further delayed. Women may have unrecognized co-existing pelvic conditions or be misdiagnosed with recurrent urinary tract infections, endometriosis, or psychologic condition.

Research over time has furthered our understanding of normal female pelvic function and related disorders. Likewise, our ability to prevent, manage and even cure some pelvic floor conditions has grown immensely. However, the biggest remaining obstacle we face in addressing women’s pelvic health issues is often our inability to discuss these “taboo” issues freely. We can change this by speaking up about our pelvic issues with our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and partners. By encouraging dialogue, exchanging information, and enhancing our pelvic health knowledge we can breakdown the barriers that make discussion of pelvic floor disorders “taboo” and allow more women to get therapies they deserve in order to live happier and fuller lives.

Dr. Sana Ansari is a Urogynecologist and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon with Emory Women’s Center, and Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine. She is currently accepting patients at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6335 Hospital Pkwy, Physicians Building, 2nd Floor, Suite 210, Johns Creek, GA 30097 and Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital Campus, 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30342.

Call 404-778-3401 to make an appointment or visit emoryhealthcare. org/gyn to learn more about Emory Women’s Center. ■

Davidson’s Organics launches new Ayurvedic Infusions

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avidson’s Organics, the first exclusively certified organic specialty tea company in the U.S., is in partnership with renowned Ayurvedic practitioners, Dr. Suhas and Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar, to launch a line of seven Ayurvedicinspired functional teas, available in select retail and wholesale markets in December. Davidson’s Ayurvedic Infusions include: Sleep, Slim, Energize, Digest, Laxative, Detox and De-Congest.

“Our functional teas are a step toward holistic, preventative health, and offer an alternative approach to common health issues,” said Kunall Patel, co-owner of Davidson’s Organics. “Through our partnership with Dr. Suhas, we’ve created seven distinctive blends that further our goal of natural healing and overall wellness.”

Dr. Suhas, one of the most academically accomplished Ayurvedic physicians in the U.S., encourages a personalized medical approach that encompasses one’s lifestyle choices in order to promote balance between mind, body and spirit.

“I’m honored to be working with Davidson’s Organics to help inspire a shift toward holistic health in the Western culture,” said Kshirsagar. “We’ve combined years of Ayurvedic expertise with exceptional tea knowledge and organically-sourced products to create a premium, functional tea product.”

Davidson’s Ayurvedic Infusions add to a product line of over 300 tea bag and loose leaf varieties offered by the only third generation organic tea grower.

The newly designed package artwork includes a description of each functional blend and its Ayurvedic purpose, while also depicting the intensity and beauty of each blend by linking the infusions to a function or product of nature, in line with the Ayurvedic principle of living in tune with nature.

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often forget or downplay,” said Promilla Mohan, co-owner of Davidson’s Organics. “With the help of Dr. Suhas and specialty crafted blends, we’ve created a product that both helps the body and tastes delicious. The goal is to teach, inspire and tea-vangelize!”

About Davidson’s Organics Davidson’s organic teas are USDA Organic Certified, as well as Fair Trade Certified, and are therefore free of pesticides, dairy, GMOs and other non-permitted ingredients. Davidson’s has been committed to providing the freshest, purest teas for over forty years. Direct from familyowned tea gardens in India to their facility in Nevada, Davidson’s offers a wide variety of blends and traditional teas in tea bags, loose leaf and iced tea formats. Davidson’s is proud to share the benefit of drinking pure, organic teas from their own family tea gardens exclusively with the United States. Visit davidsonstea.com for more information about specialty teas, gifts and accessories.

About Dr. Suhas & Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar Davidson’s Ayurvedic Infusions are formulated and endorsed by Dr. Suhas and Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar. They are both highly accomplished Ayurvedic physicians that have garnered over 25 years of clinical experience. They are the Directors of the Ayurvedic Healing and Integrative Wellness Clinic in Santa Cruz,California. Dr. Suhas and Dr. Manisha have formulated Ayurvedic products, designed courses and trained health professionals all around the world. They are acclaimed authors, researchers and faculty members of numerous Ayurvedic institutions. These Ayurvedic Infusions truly represent the ancient wisdom tradition of Ayurveda, which carries the message of radiant health and vitality. Learn more: www.AyurvedicHealing.net.

Davidson’s Ayurvedic Infusions are available at davidsonstea.com, amazon.com and in select retailers. ■

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Vickery Rose retirement resort

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magine coming home to a warm, friendly community that’s luxurious, safe and comfortable. Maintenance and housekeeping included, and every meal of the day is expertly prepared and pleasing to the palette. With all the work done, you have time for family, friends and the important things in life. That can be your life at Vickery Rose Retirement Resort.

Designed for your comfort, our community will feature studios, to 3-bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans and smart details.

Each apartment will feature window coverings, climate-controlled thermostat, ceiling fans, and ample closet space.

Our kitchens will be fully equipped with a dishwasher, range, microwave, refrigerator and a garbage disposal. Washer/dryer hookups are located in a separate laundry closet within the apartment. Our professional staff will provide as-needed maintenance repairs and light housekeeping on a weekly basis.

Vickery Rose’s stunning main dining room is the perfect setting to savor meals prepared fresh daily by the chefs in our state-of-the-art commercial kitchen. Experience our signature Freedom Dining program, which includes flexible dining hours throughout the day, plus these dining experience options: • Fine dining • Casual buffet • Chef’s Pantry on-the-go snacks • Room service Residents can access to on-site banking, salon, general store, and pharmacy services. Through our 24/7 concierge services, everything

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you need will be available at the touch of a button, even scheduled transportation on our shuttle.

Relax by the fireplace in our community lounges, or a night of movies or live entertainment in the 150-seat theater. At Vickery Rose, there will be no shortage of social activities. Our community Lifestyle Directors consistently schedule unique activities designed to meet the resident’s requests. Ultimately, companionship and interaction with others are powerful tools to enjoy retirement and with so many entertaining options and the caring community staff on hand, Vickery Rose brings residents together. ■

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The art of making healthy, beautiful smiles

By DR. DAVID REMALEY, DDS Roswell Dental Care

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healthy, beautiful smile doesn’t just happen. It’s the combined effort of a devoted dentist and an informed patient. As a general and cosmetic dentist, Dr. David Remaley understands the subtleties behind a flawless smile, and his attention to detail results in spectacular smile designs again and again. At our office, we consider everything we do cosmetic, because every smile should look as great as it feels. If you're considering cosmetic dentistry procedures, it's vital to DR. REMALEY find a cosmetic dentist who specifically offers the option you're interested in.

Choosing the Right Cosmetic Dentist You shouldn’t let just anyone try their hand at improving your smile.

It takes years of experience, specialized training, and artistic skill to create a natural-looking smile with cosmetic enhancements. You can trust your smile to Dr. David Remaley. In addition to having over 40 years of experience, Dr. Remaley is an alumnus of the prestigious Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education and is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. He has extensive additional training and experience in implant, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He holds a Fellowship in the Pierre Fauchard Academy and has the distinction of being recognized by the International College of Dentists for his standards of excellence and ethical treatment, a recognition that places him in the top 3% of dentists worldwide.

This prestigious recognition, is testament to Dr. Remaley’s devotion to continuing education and providing high quality care.

Innovative Solutions The right solution for your smile will depend on a variety of factors.

You may want straighter teeth without wearing metal braces. Perhaps dark stains are holding you back. Maybe you have a limited timeframe to complete cosmetic dentistry, or you have a wedding or reunion to attend.

Dr. Remaley offers the latest cosmetic dental solutions, so he can better serve your needs. With innovative techniques, we can give you your dream smile, often in just one or two appointments. Our cosmetic dental solutions include: • Porcelain Veneers - resolve all your cosmetic concerns in just two appointments!

• GLO Science Whitening - lighten teeth up to 2-3 shades in just one visit!

• GLO Take-Home Whitening - remove stains on your own schedule!

• Cosmetic Bonding - close gaps in just one appointment!

• Crowns and Bridges - repairs broken teeth and replaces missing teeth • Implant Crowns – replaces missing teeth with an implant and crown For Your Comfort As your cosmetic dentist, Dr Remaley gives your comfort and peace of mind top priority. We offer a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services designed to meet the needs of the entire family He will thoroughly explain all your options during your private consultation.

We will assure you feel confident in the solution you choose before beginning any treatment. For enhanced comfort during treatment, and we offer FREE nitrous oxide for anxious patients. You can rest assured that your experience will be positive, relaxing, and rewarding on many levels.

Roswell Dental Care was recently designated the ”BEST OF THE BEST” Dental Practice in North Atlanta by Appen Newspaper for 2017. We have been serving and treating patients in Roswell and the North Atlanta area for over 30 years. We offer a COMPLIMENTARY smile makeover consultation.

Give our office a call at (470) 375-9244 to discuss the smile you have always wanted. We love to make you smile! ■ augustl2018 | northsidewoman.com | 51

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Sneaky sources of sun damage

By DR. BRENT TAYLOR

Premier Dermatology and MOHS surgery of Atlanta

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ave you ever thought you were well protected from the sun only to be surprised by the tan or even burn you get after a day outdoors?

And what about the sun exposure you get from day to day activities. Just because a person in general avoids spending time outdoors does not mean that he or she is protected from ultraviolet rays. In fact, the majority of one’s sun exposure usually comes from daily activities and not from our beach trips or vacations. So DR. TAYLOR how are UV rays sneaking into our lives and how are those UV rays accumulating?

In the car – Americans experience approximately 53% of their skin cancers on the left side of the body. The culprit? Driving! Life continues, as does our need to drive almost everywhere. Many people are diligent and put on sunscreen before the pool or wear a hat when cutting grass but what about a quick errand? Often a single errand leads to a day full of “quick” errands, without sunscreen on your face, long sleeves on your arms or a hat on your head. And this is every time you drive! To work, back home, dropping the kids off at school. The hours add up: especially in Atlanta traffic. While your front windshield is designed to block most UV rays, the rest of the windows are not required by law to offer any such protection. In fact, current research suggests that car windows allow in some 64% of UVA radiation, now believed to do more damage than the previously thought UVB rays. Even more disturbing is the current research that supports that 74% of all melanoma in situs reported are on the left side! Thus the window closest to your face, your driver’s side window, proves to allow the bombardment of UVA rays onto your face.

In order to combat the ills that result from our driving addiction, always wear sunscreen on your face. Makeup equipped with a SPF can be a big help but actual sunscreen proves to be more effective. If possible, wear a hat and sunglasses while driving as well.

While on antibiotics – Many medications can cause phototoxic dermatitis. Antibiotics and certain blood pressure medications are likely culprits. Phototoxic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that resembles a sunburn. This red eczema like reaction appears on sun exposed skin. Current studies suggest that roughly 8-10% of all adverse dermatologic reactions are from photosensitizing effects of medications.

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environment but sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day next to a window is 8 hours of sunlight on your face, hands and arms every work day. That’s roughly 2000 hours of sun exposure a year for the average 40 hour worker. One wouldn’t dare stand on their back porch for 2000 hours of sunlight a year without sunscreen, so don’t forget your sunscreen at work! For easy application and a seamless addition to your morning regime, try a thin, liquid, oil-free, non-comedogenic sunscreen such as Neutrogena’s ultrasheer liquid.

Birth control – Birth control pills don’t necessarily cause sunburns or photosensitivity but they can actually cause an increased risk of of melasma. Melasma is a condition characterized by chronic brown/ darkened splotches of skin on the face, usually on the forehead, cheeks and upper lip. Melasma is hormone and sun-exposure driven skin condition that often appears during pregnancy or in women during their reproductive years. Often melasma clears somewhat after pregnancy or after stopping birth control pills as long as sun exposure is limited. But too often, melasma is a chronic, hard to treat and often noticeable skin discoloration that lasts for several years if not decades. (In my opinion, the best treatment for melasma is current special chemical peels designed to address pigment. Lasers are often used but can have mixed results. Contact Premier Dermatology for details on the Pigment Peel for stubborn melasma.)

On a Rainy Day – We equate sunburns with the sunlight. It makes sense! But sunburns and sun damage come from ultraviolet radiation.

While a cloudy or rainy day might block visible sunlight, it does not block UV radiation. Moreover, it is often the case that we spend more time outdoors on an overcast day because, at least here in Atlanta, the weather is a bit more bearable! But actually, people are less likely to wear sunscreen, protective clothing and hats on a cloudy day. Thus, they are spending longer outside using less protection. So remember to protect yourself even if the sun is not shining.

What can you do if you’ve already fallen victim to the above sneaky sources of sun damage? Make sure you perform self-skin exams, and, for anything you question, make sure to see your dermatologist. For more severe sun damage and precancerous conditions, numerous options such as blue light therapy, Efudex or Aldara cream and more are available.

At Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta, it is our privilege to take care of your skin care needs and help you reverse the clock on sun damage.■

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It’s about faces not just braces!

By DR. JEFFREY JORDAN Jordan Orthodontics

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rthodontic treatment today is about faces not just braces. Consequently, facial esthetics dictates the proper timing for treatment.

While treatment can contribute to the physical and psychological development of patients young and old, some patients require early intervention to obtain the best overall result for the patient. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial DR. JORDAN visit to an orthodontist at age 7 for this reason.

Most patients do not need early treatment, but if necessary, amazing improvements in facial esthetics and function can be accomplished at an early age. The common orthodontic problems that can be treated between 7 and 9 years old include underbites and severe overbites as well as crossbites and openbites . These conditions are considered muscular-skeletal problems and are best addressed in the mixed dentition when the permanent front teeth have erupted but the patient still has 12 primary teeth. These treatments are referred to as dentofacial orthopedics because we are working with the bones of the face and not just the teeth.

While some patients benefit from early intervention, the majority of patients benefit from a single treatment during adolescence, as the last few primary teeth are lost and the second molars erupt. The exact age varies, but most patients are treated during the middle school years and can be completed by high school. Of course, sometimes the teeth are slow to erupt and this can delay the completion of treatment. For this reason, starting treatment too early can prolong treatment duration and result in 54 | northsidewoman.com | august2018

orthodontic burnout for the patients. Patient cooperation is important in keeping the treatments short in duration and efficient. Interestingly, girls’ teeth erupt earlier than boys of the same age. Teenagers are in a rapid growth phase at this time. As a result, dramatic results can be achieved with improved facial esthetics and function. For example, the smile can be made wider, the lower jaw can be advanced, or a gummy smile can be eliminated. A smile analysis dictates in what direction the teeth and jaws should be moved. These changes can be life altering for some patients during the teen years.

Of course, adults want to look good too, and orthodontic treatment for adults is more popular than ever! Invisalign, clear braces, and improvements in surgical techniques make having a fantastic smile easier too! The bulky braces and heavy forces of yesteryear are a thing of the past.

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 one week.

The number of aligners is dictated by how crowded or spaced out your teeth are at the beginning.

Clear or ceramic braces combined with new superelastic memory wires have made traditional orthodontic treatment more efficient and more comfortable. The teeth move a little every day and the forces on the teeth are very light.

For more dramatic changes, orthognathic surgery can totally transform ones appearance if necessary. Adults who desire improved facial esthetics 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. â–

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AUGUST 4

Old Soldiers Day Parade Music starts at 9:15 a.m.; parade starts at 10:30 a.m. The parade honors America’s war veterans and recognizes their service. There will be floats, marching bands, military units, classic cars, clowns and candy. The parade ends at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road with food and games. Rain or shine. www.awesomealpharetta.com

August Events

ALL MONTH

Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market 8 a.m. – noon. Each Saturday through October.

Browse a large selection of fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, mushrooms, breads, pastries, cheese, grass-fed meats, eggs, salads, drinks, jams, 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 Alpharetta Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every Saturday through mid-October. Shop for farm-fresh fruits and veggies, fresh flowers and plants and all sorts of edible home goods, including desserts, local raw honey, sauces and jellies. Old Canton Street, Downtown Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com Alpharetta Food Truck Alley XL 5 – 9 p.m. Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks along Old Roswell Street in the Historic District. Enjoy live music with dinner to start the weekend early every Thursday through October. www.awesomealpharetta.com Garden Tour Mondays 9:30 a.m. Each Monday through Sept. 24, enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall. No reservations necessary. Rain or shine.

Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com Spotlight Artist: Margaret J. Novotny Through Aug. 31, view the works of Margaret Novotny, a freelance photographer who showcases nature through compositions that tell a story. The exhibit features work from her travels and can be viewed at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.mjnovotny.photography 56 | northsidewoman.com | august2018

Free Fitness in the Park: Pilates 9 – 10 a.m. There will be a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public.

Check the city of Roswell’s Facebook page for any cancellations. Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell. www.roswellgov.com Slip-n-Slide Extravaganza 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join for the annual Slip-nSlide Extravaganza. Bring the whole family to enjoy this free event that will offer three different age-appropriate slides (150 feet, 100 feet, and 50 feet). Slides, food, music and fun.

Leita Thompson Park, 1200 Woodstock Road, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com Riverside Sounds Concert: Dangermuffin 7 – 9 p.m. Dangermuffin will be the featured artist at this month’s free Roswell Sounds concert series, hosted at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. Dangermuffin is an eclectic quartet that weaves lyrical themes of sea, sun and spiritual connection with Americana, island-influenced, folk and jam grooves. Riverside Sounds concerts are the first Saturday of the month from May through October. www.roswellgov.com

AUGUST 7

Backyard Bash Cooking Night 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Learn how to cook grilled potato salad with bacon vinaigrette, sweet crème lemon cake and more. After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. $50. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

AUGUST 11

Free Fitness in the Park: Zumba 9 – 10 a.m. There will be a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public.

Check the city of Roswell’s Facebook page for any cancellations. Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

Open-Hearth Cooking 10 a.m. – 3 pm. Living history interpreter and open-hearth cooking expert Clarissa Clifton will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House. Free. Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St. Roswell. www.roswellgov.com Free Family Movie Series Movie begins at dark. This month’s movie is “The Greatest Showman.” Bring a picnic along with lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening under the stars filled with great music, playground fun and a family movie.

Food and drinks may be purchased at the concession stand. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com Atlanta Concert Band: ‘Why So Serious?’

4 – 5:30 p.m. The Atlanta Concert Band returns to the Roswell Cultural Arts Center to perform, "Why So Serious?" highlighting music from cartoons, the circus, silly themes and music that is just plain fun. Admission is free.

Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.atlantaconcertband.org Movies at Newtown Park 7 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and relax as they watch the movie. No alcohol or pets. Pre-show activities include an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children's activities, giveaways and music. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekga.gov

AUGUST 12

Mustard Seed 5K 8 a.m. Proceeds from this 5K run/walk will support the Saint Brigid Mustard Seed Ministry, which is dedicated to supporting the work of Mustard Seed communities in Nicaragua serving abandoned children with disabilities and uplifting marginalized communities. There will be music, food, T-shirts and awards for top runners.

3855 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek. www.fivestarntp.com/mustardseed.html

AUGUST 15

Decorative Arts Tour of Bulloch Hall 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn details about style and furniture of the 19th century while touring Bulloch Hall. Admission starts at $8 for adults.

Children under 6 years old are free. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. www.roswellgov.com ‘The Battle of Second Manassas’ 7 – 9 p.m. Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture will be on “The

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Battle of Second Manassas” by Gould Hagler.

There is a $5 suggested donation. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

Publisher's Pick

AUGUST 16

Sunday, August 26

Alive in Roswell 5 – 9 p.m. Head to Canton Street in downtown Roswell for one of the best street parties in the metro Atlanta area. Live music, food, displays and shopping make this event a fun and family-friendly event. The event is free, with trolleys moving between Canton Street and Roswell City Hall. www.aliveinroswell.com

Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ 2 – 4 p.m. Taste more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream, dive into ice-cream eating contests, enjoy live music and face painting and let the kids work off their energy in the Kids’ Korner. Proceeds benefit the Drake House, emergency housing for women and children in crisis in North Fulton. $6 per person or $25 per family, up to five. Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell. www.missmarysicecream.org

AUGUST 18

Taste of Johns Creek 4 – 9 p.m. Sample more than 20 local restaurants for $1 to $4 on the campus of Chattahoochee High School. There will be an Art Walk with shopping, live music, local entertainment, kids’ activities and some of the best food the Johns Creek area has to offer.

5230 Taylor Road, Johns Creek. www.thetasteofjohnscreek.com Alpharetta Farm and Gardens Development Meeting 9 – 10 a.m. Join to add your input to the vision, design and development for the future city of Alpharetta park, which is expected to open in 2019. Access to the site is off of Rucker Road.

For GPS purposes, use 860 Rucker Road, Alpharetta. www.alpharetta.ga.us

AUGUST 21

‘Pies, oh my!’ Cooking Night 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Learn how to cook chicken pot pie, strawberry rhubarb pie and lemon meringue pie. After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations.

Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. $50. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

AUGUST 23

Alpharetta Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K and Block Party 5 p.m. The annual Mayor’s Corporate Challenge will begin and end across from City Hall in downtown Alpharetta. Food trucks and live music begin at 5 p.m., followed by a free kids’ run at 6:30 p.m. and the 5K run at 7 p.m. Awards will be given at 8 p.m. $30 registration. Funds will go to local and international charities supported by Alpharetta Rotary. www.mayorschallenge.com

AUGUST 26 AUGUST 25

Home by Dark Concert Series 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. This series invites the best songwriters and musicians in the world to its stage. Guests include internationally touring performing songwriter Jenn Bostic (www. jennbostic.com) and “Come Home to Me” writer Ernie Halter (www.erniehalter.com).

Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com

Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. The Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards were founded in 1994 by Russ Ivey to recognize the hard-working actors, directors, designers and theaters for their contributions to the performing arts in metro Atlanta. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.matawards.com

Open-Hearth Cooking 10 a.m. – 3 pm. Living history interpreter and open-hearth cooking expert Clarissa Clifton will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House. Free. Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St. Roswell. www.roswellgov.com Free Fitness in the Park: Zumba 9 – 10 a.m. There will be a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public.

Check the city of Roswell’s Facebook page for any cancellations. Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell. www.roswellgov.com Alpharetta Art in the Park 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Creativity hits the park in downtown Alpharetta. This outdoor artists market features handcrafted work by local artists who create masterpieces right before your eyes, including pottery, woodwork, jewelry, photography, oil and soaps. This rainor-shine event is held on the corner of Main Street and Milton Avenue. This is the last Art in the Park of the year. www.awesomealpahretta.com

In September...

SEPTEMBER 15-16

IronKids Triathlon Noon – 5 p.m., Saturday; 7:30 – 11 a.m., Sunday.

IronKids Alpharetta allows children ages 6 to 15 to test their strength with a swim, bike and run competition. Wills Park pool, 1815 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com

SEPTEMBER 30

9th Annual Purple Pansies Gala and Wine Dinner Join us for our annual event benefiting pancreatic cancer research, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.

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You can’t SEE your HEART.

How do you know it’s healthy?

We can Help. The Know Your Heart screening can determine your risk of heart disease,

stroke and other serious conditions — things you may not even be aware of. It’s simple, fast, affordable, and provides insight into your heart’s overall health. Your test results will be reviewed with you by a WellStar Cardiovascular Medicine healthcare professional.

Packages Available Starting at $49 Call 770-956-STAR (7827) to learn more or schedule an appointment.

All services performed at WellStar North Fulton Hospital 3000 Hospital Blvd, Roswell, GA 30076

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