Northside Woman June 2011

JUNE 2011

BEAT the HEAT A survival guide for summer beauty Page 16

Slim down for summer A diet plan that really works Page 27

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yb r a e y A o t e d i u year g ne o t h g i r the 3 2 2 2 s e Pag

Get Cooking!

A cookbook for college students Pages 20-21

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When Hollis Ledbetter’s daughter Marlyn (shown holding her own daughter Jamison) was a college student, she sent her mother a frustrated message bemoaning the fact that she was unable to cook. Hollis was inspired to come to the rescue of kitchen-challenged collegiates everywhere by writing a new cookbook just for them.

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Read her story on pages 20-21.

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The wonderful part about publishing

head off to college. We asked a few rising

Northside Woman each month is discovering

sophomores to give their advice on surviving

how many amazing women live among

the freshman year—from roommates to

us! Every month we find more and more

classes to the dreaded Freshman 15. And

Northside women doing great things and

our cover “ model” Hollis Ledbetter has

making a difference in their neighborhoods

written a wonderful cookbook you may

and communities. We love getting to know

want to send off to college with new

them, and bringing you their stories.

graduates and returning students. The book

This month, one of our themes was

is full of simple, healthy, delicious recipes

fitness…and we didn’t need to look far

perfect for the college student, and inspired

to find our inspiration in Anna Anton. An

by Hollis’s own children.

accomplished horse trainer, Anna suffered

Now that I have lost a little weight (see

a serious injury that curtailed her riding, but

“Give it a Whirl” for my story) I am ready

led her to a new career. Now, instead of

to start exercising and getting fit. And as I

training horses, Anna is a fitness trainer who

send a daughter back to college, I know

is helping women reach their full fitness

she’ll have some cooking help with Hollis’s

potential. Her journey back from her injuries

book. I hope you’ll find our feature articles

to the gym is truly inspirational.

as helpful as I found them!

June is also a time of transition, as many parents will be getting kids ready to

Have a wonderful summer!

nextmonth • women's small businesses •

dining out

Are you a writer, photographer or artist, or just have something to share with us?

e-mail us at: editor@northsidewoman.com

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unsung‘she’ro

The ‘miracle’ of the Miracle League Merrily McLaughlin helps special needs kids participate in sports

By CANDy WAyLOCK

to contribute, it did donate a little-used plot of land

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in North Park, adjacent to the girls’ softball field.

It was little more than a dirt field, which Merrily laughingly called “the ditch,” but it was a start.

The miracle is not in the thousands of special needs children Merrily and John McLaughlin have

Several tons of dirt later, and hundreds of hours

helped in the last decade through the North Metro

of fundraising and sweat equity, the baseball field

Miracle League. The miracle is that two people,

was ready for its first games in 2002. It had few

with no other motive than to simply do good, seized

facilities, shared a portable bathroom with the girls’

an opportunity to make it all possible.

softball field, but it was open.

While Merrily said they had many initial

Merrily remembers the moment more than 10 years ago when their lives changed in ways neither

participants,

the

dirt

field

limited

access,

she nor her husband anticipated.

especially to kids in wheelchairs who had difficulty maneuvering across the terrain, even with the help

“We were watching television one night, and a

of able-bodied volunteers.

show came on about a program in Conyers which

Through word of mouth and the tireless efforts

allowed special needs children to play baseball,”

of the McLaughlins, serious fundraising began to

recalled Merrily.

The program featured the Miracle League in

build first-class facilities for the Miracle League. The

Rockdale County, which began with one child in

two envisioned a sports complex, and work began

1997 and has since become the model for more than

on the facilities in 2002.

200 similar programs around the country, including

The complex was built in four phases over a

the North Metro Miracle League. The program allows

period of four years at a cost of $2.6 million, and

children with special needs to participate in various

now includes a barrier-free sports field with a Mondo

sports through facilities, equipment adaptations

surface, a wheelchair accessible playground, a 40

and assistance from volunteers.

SPECIAL

by 60 covered picnic pavilion and the recently

hlin. completed family center. rrily and John McLaug

Merrily’s husband, John, realized immediately

Me

that this was something he felt called to do.

“We’ve grown from about 22 participants to 22

“We must have watched that program a

Merrily said they first approached local officials

teams, and we have about 500 families now who

hundred times, and every time it ended with both

in Cherokee County, where they live, but found

participate in our programs from all over the area,”

of us crying,” said Merrily. “It was that powerful.”

little interest or resources to start a Miracle League

said Merrily.

John had been a fighter pilot for the Navy in

program there.

Baseball is still the signature program, but the

Vietnam, and had long looked for a way to honor

“We then went to Alpharetta, talked to them

North Metro Miracle League has grown to include

the 28 close friends who died there. Although they

about the program, and they immediately jumped

bowling, swimming, afterschool fitness clinics,

had no children of their own with special needs,

on board,” said Merrily. “They thought it was a

summer day camps at the sports complex, parents’

the McLaughlins felt the draw to this program and

wonderful idea.”

night out respite care and family camping retreats

a deep desire to bring it to their area.

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goodeats Treat Dad to some really good ‘Cue Popular barbecue restaurant opens new location in Cumming

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

restaurant, from the sweet-tart pickles

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to the hand-cut russet potatoes served

Father’s Day is just around the

with

homemade

chipotle

ranch dressing.

corner, and you know what that

Sampling the veggie sides brings

means. Dear old Dad gets to pick the

back memories of family picnics, with

spot for Sunday lunch or dinner. And

deviled egg potato salad, sweet

what will he likely want? Something

potato soufflé (seasonal), collards

hearty, meaty and messy. In a word,

and creamy mac and cheese. This

barbecue.

is food like your Grandma used to

But take heart, ladies. You don’t have to suffer through a greasy,

“‘Cue’s tag line is ‘Homemade

your

beloved carnivore. ‘Cue Barbecue

said co-owner Chris Hilton. “None of

offers good old Southern barbecue

our food is frozen or from a can.”

meal

to

please

twist.

This attention to detail and top-

Already popular in Milton, a second

rate quality is what sets ‘Cue apart

‘Cue recently opened in Cumming.

from average barbecue restaurants.

with

a

decidedly

upscale

While Pops happily devours a full

Hilton

honed

his

barbecue

rack of meaty baby back ribs, you

chops as a former general manager

can enjoy a southwestern barbecued

of Roswell’s Swallow at the Hollow.

chicken salad—cool greens topped

When

with corn and black bean salsa,

Doster left to open the first ‘Cue in

homemade

cheese,

Milton, Hilton helped out and began

tomatoes, crispy tortilla strips and

scouting locations for bringing ‘Cue

tender barbecued chicken.

to Cumming. He finally settled on the

guacamole,

Barbecue nachos and grilled barbecue pizza are also popular

Swallow

co-owner

Paul

busy Ga. 20 corridor near Ga. 400’s exit 14.

choices. Or simply enjoy tender,

Raised in Roswell and Alpharetta,

hickory-smoked pork, chicken, beef

Hilton lives with his wife and young

brisket or homemade sausage piled

daughter in Cumming and enjoys

high on platters or nestled between

having his extended family nearby.

soft, chewy, super-tall sandwich buns

He has worked in the restaurant

(more like puffy yeast rolls).

business for years and feels that ‘Cue’s

Everything, including the fabulous

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combination of wholesome, fresh

bread, is made fresh in the

1

food,

KATIE VANBRACKLE/STAFF

Co-owner Chris Hilton was happy to bring ‘Cue to his hometown of Cumming.

great service and live music is a concept that works well.

2

1. Pittsburgh-style barbecue chicken sandwich: topped with Pittsburgh slaw, hand-cut russet fries and a fried egg. Served with homemade pickles and deviled egg potato salad. $ 9.50 2. Barbecue nachos: crispy corn tortillas loaded with barbecue chicken, cheese, tomatoes, corn and black bean salsa, fresh guacamole and jalapenos. $9.95 3. Bananas Doster: vanilla pudding topped with crushed vanilla wafers, sliced bananas sautéed in butter, brown sugar and roasted pecans flamboozled with Myer’s dark rum and topped with house whipped cream. $5.95

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good barbecue is the sauce, and

“Plus, it’s a whole lot of fun,” he

each southern state proudly claims

added. “If it weren’t fun, I wouldn’t

their recipe is best. ‘Cue remains

do it!”

neutral in the sauce wars by offering

The same care that goes into

all three on the table: Sweet Kansas

preparing the food is used when

City tomato-based, spicy vinegar-

selecting the musicians who take the

based North Carolina style and an

‘Cue stage. Local artists are carefully

interesting twist on the classic South

screened, and only the best are

Carolina

selected to perform modern rock and

(would you have guessed orange

country music on Thursday, Friday

marmalade?).

and Saturday nights.

mustard-based

sauce

Make sure you save room for

But back to the food. Any meat

dessert. You will not want to miss the

sandwich at ‘Cue can be “dressed”

popular Bananas Doster -- vanilla

with a variety of toppings, such as

pudding, topped with crushed vanilla

grilled pineapple, sautéed mushrooms

wafers, sliced bananas in sautéed

or homemade pickled jalapenos.

butter, brown sugar and roasted

Diners up for something fun and

pecans “flamboozled” with Myer’s

different can have their sandwich

dark rum and topped with house

made

“Pittsburgh-style.”

Modeled after Pittsburgh’s Primanti

3

Many say that the true secret to

Bros.

whipped cream.

“It’s pure heaven,” pronounced

sandwiches,

Susan Warren, who enjoyed lunch on

the meat is topped with

‘Cue’s patio with several families after

slaw, then a layer

a local little league baseball game.

of French fries

“We offered a taste to the boys and

and then a fried

nearly set off a feeding frenzy!”

egg.

Saving room for dessert can be a

“It definitely has the wow

factor,”

laughed

Hilton. “And we sell more than you might think. My brother makes the trek from Marietta just for that sandwich.”

challenge, thanks to ‘Cue’s generous portions.

“We don’t want people to leave hungry,” said Hilton.

Very little risk of that with food this good.

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shereads

Your favorite books go where you go this summer Listen to audiobooks in the gym, on the trail, on the plane or by the pool

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

Dave and Lisa McKemey of Johns

kvanbrackle@bellsouth.net

Creek enjoy Harry Potter audiobooks just as much as their children during

Have you listened to any good

long road trips to Kansas City.

“We like them better than the

books lately? The long, lazy days perfect

movies,” said Lisa McKemey. “The

opportunity to enjoy your favorite

actor, Jim Dale, who reads them is

stories, and thanks to today’s mobile

great. He brings a distinctive voice

devices, it’s easier than ever to take a

and attitude to each character

library with you wherever you go.

without changing a single word of

of

summer

provide

the

Download an audiobook to your

the text.”

iTunes library, pop in your earbuds

Laura Moore of Alpharetta started

and be transported by your story of

listening to audiobooks to keep her

choice as you relax by the pool, pull

young daughters entertained in the

weeds in the garden or walk your

car.

“We started with the Classical

pooch on the local greenway. their

Kids CDs such as Mozart’s Magic

download

Flute, which tells the story of the opera

audiobooks on the go, while local

with child actors and music in the

commuters armed with books on

background. Then, we discovered

CD are transported away from five

wonderful

o’clock gridlock through the power

age-appropriate

of the spoken word.

Sherlock Holmes, King Arthur and His

Travelers

can

smartphones

to

use

storyteller

Jim

Weiss’

performances

of

professional

Knights, even Shakespeare! Now,

narrator tell the story can make a

I’m hooked on audiobooks and

good book even better. The Good

always try to have one in the car,”

Witch of the North herself recently

Moore said. “I keep it light for driving

kept me company during a treadmill

around town since there are so many

trek. It was a treat to hear Broadway

interruptions. Books by Sophi Kinsella

star

and the Stephanie Plum series by

Listening

Kristin

to

a

Chenoweth

(“Glinda”

from Wicked) read her entertaining autobiography, "A Little Bit Wicked," with her distinctive nasal twang.

Janet Evanovich are good.”

Nancy

Snyder

of

Alpharetta

enjoys Garrison Keillor’s stories while

The audio version of Kathryn

traveling, and listens to best-selling

Stockett’s popular novel "The Help"

authors like John Grisham while at

is performed by multiple narrators,

home.

adding authentic southern dialects to the 1960s Mississippi tale.

Sometimes, a single narrator is talented enough to bring multiple

Audiobooks can be purchased at bookstores or through online dealers, but there are also less-expensive options.

characters to life vividly. My two

Check them out for free:

young sons were kept well entertained

Most

U.S.

libraries

now

provide

audio versions of A.A. Milne’s Pooh

be downloaded directly to your

Classics. Narrator Peter Dennis’ gentle

computer,

British accent and special voices for

player. The file self-deletes once the

each beloved character made the

expiration date is reached.

smartphone

or

can MP3

Out with the old, in with the

enjoyed British comedian Eric Idle’s

(mostly) new:

clever interpretation of Roald Dahl’s

Swap

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

which

paperbacks

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your for

gently “new

to

audiobooks through trading websites

or fictional thrillers. So go ahead and

like

Two

indulge yourself this summer by letting

paperback books can be traded for

someone else read your favorite

one audiobook.

books to you!

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Rent it here, return it there: All Cracker Barrel restaurants contain a selection of over 200

during our first trip to Disney World with

stories even more delightful. We also

audiobooks,

KATIE VANBRACKLE/STAFF

At Cracker Barrel locations such as the one on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta, you can rent audiobooks weekly for only $3.49.

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herstrength

SPECIAL

Anna rides Sure Defense, a thoroughbred mare, in an equestrian triathlon called "eventing."

Horse trainer turned fitness trainer takes life by the reins Riding accident leads to career change

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

week. I was the only mom in the preschool carpool

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lane hauling a horse trailer,” she laughed.

Anna Anton knows a thing or two about strength.

Just one look at her toned physique will tell you that. Her inner strength, however, has proven just as valuable for navigating life’s twists and turns. As a strength and fitness trainer at Body Pros in Alpharetta, she teaches her clients that self-discipline is just as important as muscle strength for building a healthy lifestyle.

SPECIAL

Son Will and dogs Mazey and Mighty Mo take Anna for a spin during her recovery from a serious riding accident.

The large, black horse reared suddenly and kept falling backward, taking Anton with him.

A great deal of self-discipline was required

All 1,100 pounds of horse landed right in her lap,

to work training sessions around her boys’ school

crushing three bones in her pelvis. As Lewis departed

hours.

the scene, he stepped on her right leg, breaking

“I was like the postman; it didn’t matter if it was

her shinbone. Alone and in excruciating pain, she

A

lone and in excruciating pain, she managed to drag herself over 100 feet to her cellphone to call for help.

managed to drag herself over 100 feet to her cellphone to call for help.

After a week in the hospital, she was released without surgery. The doctors felt that her core muscles, strengthened by years of horse riding

Anton has always been an active woman.

freezing cold or raining,” said Anton. “I was out

and farm work, were holding everything in place

Maybe it’s in the genes. Her mother, Billie Thorington,

there riding, because it was the only time I could

well enough to get by with just a cast on her leg

recently ran her 30th Peachtree Road Race at age

fit it all in.”

and plenty of pain meds. Confined to a wheelchair

Her

75.

Throughout college at UGA and a career in telecom sales, Anton stayed fit on horseback

“where-there’s-a-will-there’s-a-way”

and crutches for six weeks, Anton was unable to

attitude served her well when a serious accident

drive. She had to rely on friends and family to help

brought everything to a screeching halt.

shuttle the kids and run the farm.

through her passion for “eventing,” an equestrian

On Labor Day 2007, Anton was in the arena on

triathlon involving dressage, cross-country and

her farm schooling a new thoroughbred. “His

technically healed, but she was weak, and her leg

name was Nasty Lewis,” she recalled. “That

still hurt when she ran. Calling once again upon her

probably should have been my first clue.”

inner discipline, she headed back to the gym and

show jumping.

That passion became a second career

husband Jeff, Anton also began training friends’ horses.

“Before I knew it, I was riding eight horses a day and teaching 40 lessons per

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2008,

Anton’s

bones

had

“I was discouraged and needed someone to

with her two young sons. In addition to family’s small Milton horse farm with

February

enrolled in a fitness boot camp.

when she left her sales job to stay at home raising the babies and running her

By

ANNA ANTON FITNESS FOUNDATIONS Milton, Ga. 678-595-3909 annaanton@bellsouth.net

push me beyond my comfort zone,” she said.

Pleased with the results, she was inspired to share her fitness knowledge with friends. She organized a boot camp for the women of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. At the same time, she added

See TRAINER, Page 14

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Trainer: Riding accident leads to career change her, because their metabolism has slowed and their

Continued from Page 12

regular workout routine isn’t cutting it any more. weightlifting to her personal workout routine and

“My fastest-growing client group right now is

found that she loved it.

women over 50, which might surprise you,” said

After her accident, Anton made the decision to

Anton. “Many are post-menopausal and have

stop training horses professionally and start training

heard that weight training is needed to protect

people full-time. She joined Body Pros in 2009,

bone density.”

and became certified through USA Weightlifting

One such client is Barbara McFann, who began

Association as a sports performance coach,

her training hesitantly.

specializing in strength training.

“When Barbara started, she was afraid to lift

“Now, if a client falls on me, it might be

two-pound weights over her head,” recalled Anton.

embarrassing, but it probably won’t put me in a

“Now, she easily lifts 10-pound weights.”

wheelchair,” she joked.

In addition, this grandmother of two does 150

Several of the church boot campers, including

jump ropes, 75 full sit-ups and 45 full push-ups as

Lisa Gould of Alpharetta, have joined Anton in the

merely the warm-up to her regular workout.

gym for weight training. Gould says that working out

At 47, Anton feels that she is in the best shape

with a group of women helps her stay motivated.

of her life and is thrilled to have once again turned

“Anna makes it fun, and the strength training

a passion into a career. She enjoys watching her

has really helped with my back pain issues,” said

clients become stronger, more confident and more

Gould. “I’m actually enjoying exercise for the first time. That’s HUGE for me!”

Anton is particularly sensitive to those with previous knee or back injuries, and helps them learn

KATIE VANBRACKLE/STAFF

McFann completes three Grandmother of two Barbara a Anton looks on. sets of 50 jump ropes while Ann

proper workout techniques and form to prevent

lacrosse and softball teams, improving their strength

further injury.

to protect their joints and keep them safe.

She works with middle school kids on local

disciplined about making fitness a regular part of their lives.

“We’re all busy,” she said. “But I tell my clients to just show up. Nobody ever leaves saying ‘Boy, I wish I hadn’t worked out today!’”

Strong words, indeed.

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herview

Summer beauty tips to beat the heat Getting ready for summer and swimsuits means

then shower off. The combination of exfoliating

Waterproof

more of us are hitting the gym before fun in the sun.

baking soda and blemish-fighting salicylic acid (in

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Here are some ways to keep your look cool while

the aspirin) keeps skin blemish free year-round.

to keep lashes healthy.

you’re working up a sweat.

•

•

Layering moisturizers, sunscreen and then

•

Eye

Makeup

Keeping your eye shadows,

Working out with makeup on can cause

makeup can create an oil slick in summer heat.

blushes and lip colors light and sheer will

breakouts. So skip the makeup and still look great

Leave the layers in your wardrobe and lighten your

give you a perfect summer makeup look. Golden

by using a gradual tanning facial moisturizer like

makeup by using a multitasking foundation like

shimmery eye shadow like Revlon’s Luxurious Color

Neutrogena’s Natural Glow Healthy Complexion

Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin Compact Makeup with

Satin Eye Color in Polished Bronze ($5) applied

Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 20 ($8) on non-

SPF 55 ($14). This lightweight formula pulls triple duty

all over lids and in the inner corners gives instant

workout days. (Use sparingly around brows, eyes,

by hydrating, perfecting and protecting skin at the

summer glow. A creamy blush applied before any

and hairline.) Create subtle contouring by applying

same time.

powders like Almay’s Smart Shade Blush in Pink

•

a little extra with a small cosmetic sponge just under

Keep makeup in place by opting for pencil

Rose ($10) imparts a natural blush, and a sheer lip

cheekbones, across forehead and under jaw line

eye and lip liners over liquid liner and lipstick. Their

gloss like Bare Minerals’ Buxom Big and Healthy Lip

(instant slimming!). Keep your glow going by using

waxy formulas resist dissolution on damp skin;

Polish ($18) boosts lip volume while adding a sheer,

daily (after your workout shower) until desired color

plus, lip pencil under gloss makes the shiny layer

natural shine to complete your summer look.

is achieved, then every other day after that.

last longer by giving it something to adhere to for

•

Summer clothes reveal more skin all over,

longer wear. For super smudge-proof color, look

but blemished chests, backs and arms can keep us

for waterproof formulations. Try Urban Decay 24/7

under wraps. Banish body breakouts with a blemish-

Glide-On Eye and Lip Pencils ($18), and store them

busting body scrub you can make yourself. Add two

in your fridge. The cold solidifies the wax for easier

teaspoons of baking soda and two crushed aspirins

sharpening and application and is extra refreshing.

to two tablespoons of your favorite body wash to

Waterproof mascara is the best option to keep

form a paste. Moisten skin and rub in a circular

your lashes looking lush all day. Just be sure to use

motion (concentrating on blemish-prone areas)

an appropriate mascara remover like Lumene

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Cynthia Grisolia has been a makeup artist for over 25 years, provides consulting and makeup application services through Visage Designs

by Cynthia. Contact her at visagedesigns@gmail.com or at 770-331-9957.

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Making him the most stylish, ‘POP’ular man in the neighborhood When your husband is decked out in the latest

at work, at polo matches or brunching in Lake

can be found in most department stores. To wear it

style and sets the trend for the neighborhood, he

Como - (nice thought). Tips to make the most of

right, remember, keep it trim to the waist and avoid

will definitely stand out in the crowd!

this look -- keep it trim, tailored and sophisticated.

the ballooning look where it is tucked in.

For this season, the fashion trend is patterns

Vintage shops won’t help you much here, since the

For the bottom half – say “yes” to cargo

for men, including checkered, plaid and textured

majority of suits of days gone past won’t fit this way.

pants! The difference this time around is that they

on everything from trousers and three-piece suits

However, vintage ties are very retro, inexpensive

are trim, and not the old-style baggy cargos with

to short trench coats. The vintage look is also in,

and can really add an element of unique “hipness”

big pockets. Today’s cargo pants come in khaki,

so shop in vintage shops or go online to see what

to his wardrobe.

gray or olive, and look great with a conservative

was worn in the past. Vintage cufflinks are a great

Is there a more rugged-type man in your

v-neck sweater or a polo shirt. If there is an Army-

style statement, and are usually very unique and

family? The leather jacket is a great addition to a

Navy store, look there or buy a pair of Dockers,

affordable.

pair of jeans, motorcycle or urban night out. Black

which will look great!

Men’s clothing is also sporting a nautical look

is always classic, however, midnight blue, plum

Whatever your significant other chooses to

this season - “ahoy matey!” Think “Kennedy Clan”

and even lighter colors will be seen this spring and

wear, just make certain he stands out in the crowd

at Cape Cod with crisp, clean lines and striped

summer. Definitely go vintage for this look and save

(or family) in something that fits him well and looks

patterns that make you think of someone who’s

a little money.

stylish.

comfortable at the helm of a yacht. While you

Remember the long-sleeve denim shirts? Well,

may not be able to afford the yacht, the clothes

they are back, albeit more fitted than before. Most

are readily available at places such as J. Crew and

men may have one stuffed in the back of their closet

Ralph Lauren.

somewhere, so now is the time to dig it out, press it

For the more sophisticated man, the double-

and it’s ready to be seen again. The western look

breasted suit and sports jacket is back with great

has become less urban cowboy and more off-duty

southern flare (and charm)! This look is appropriate

rock star. Levi’s makes a very affordable shirt, and it

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Maria Walden-Sullivan is the owner of Vintage & Vogue, a clothing and accessories boutique in Roswell.

Gifts from my dad

herview

It wasn’t until I went away to college that I

My dad is not one of those men who are often

began to realize that everyone’s dad was not

glorified on the front cover of magazines or on the

There are certain phrases that bring a smile to

like mine. I took sad stories to heart, recalibrating

evening news, but he should be. The media loves

my face. These include the gems, “I need to get

the meaning of the word ‘father’ over and over

to showcase the outrageous “winners” and the

my ducks in a row” and the ever popular, “It’s all

again. The difference between a father and a dad

famous men who continue to live destructive and

copasetic!” I think I was 12 before I understood that

became clear when I became a parent myself. I

selfish lives, just because they can. But the media

particular phrase meant that everything was great.

can now truly appreciate my dad for the gifts he

has it wrong, in my opinion. The men who work long

Both call to mind images of my father, a six-foot-

gave my brothers and me; they weren’t expensive

days and make it home for dinner with their family,

plus, gentle giant of a man, who is best described as

things, but they were priceless lessons.

and honor the vow of “for better or for worse,”

By HEIDI BRITZ

an eternal optimist. I inherited my fair complexion,

Honesty, fairness, treating people with respect

especially on the days that are “worse,” should be

as well as my own set of rose colored glasses from

and gratitude are woven into his character, quite

headline news. They are a rare breed, and if you

him.

remarkable for a man who did not have a father

are lucky enough to know one of these men, like

He is a loving, involved parent, who was

in his own life after the age of 7. He has remained

my dad, then please wish him a heartfelt “Happy

routinely found on the sidelines for soccer games,

married to the same woman for almost 50 years,

Father’s Day!” I know I will.

dance recitals and hours of other mind-numbing

and I don’t recall him ever walking into a room

school events. Dad was an only child who often

where my mother was without hugging or kissing

took delight in the wrestling and arguing that

her. He has set the bar high quite frankly, just as it

routinely erupted between my siblings and me. My

should be. I see glimpses of my father in how both of

poor, exasperated mom would give him a look,

my brothers parent their children, investing in them

and he would impose marshal law with a twinkle

with their time and love. I pray for this legacy in my

in his eyes. Nothing made him happier than being

two boys’ lives, to carry them far into the unknown

with his family.

of tomorrow.

Heidi Britz is a single mom of two boys/men and one large, furry toddler, Archie. She works as a full time speech therapist, a part time aspiring writer and a semiprofessional shower singer.

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theinterview

Hollis Ledbetter.

DEVON MORGAN/PHOTOSYNTHESIS STUDIO

College Cooking 101

DEVON MORGA

Top: Fruits and vegetables in Hollis' kitchen. Bottom: With college students in mind tasty recipes made from affordable ingredients such as these tomato, basil and m

Creative mother comes to the rescue of kitchen-challenged collegiates

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

result is a unique, creative cookbook in the style of

kvanbrackle@bellsouth.net

a college handbook.

"Oh My Gosh! I'm in college and I never learned to cook!" contains chapters like “Boiling, broiling

“OMG. I’m in college and I never learned to

and baking 101,” “BA: Breakfast Attitudes,” and

cook!”

“PHD: Perfectly Hosted Dinners.”

This message from Georgia Southern University student Marlyn Ledbetter to her mother Hollis

A little graduation cap icon appears throughout

expresses a common sentiment among college kids

the book with helpful cooking tips, such as what to

who find they are very prepared academically, but

do when you don’t have buttermilk in the fridge

perhaps a bit lacking on some of the more practical

(add 1 teaspoon vinegar to 1 cup regular milk) or

skills needed to live on their own.

how to keep your kitchen sponge clean (pop it in the microwave for 60 seconds).

Reading her daughter’s email was a “lightbulb moment” for Hollis who was inspired to help not only

The recipes are simple and economical to

Marlyn, but college students in similar predicaments

prepare, and Hollis includes practical information

all over the country.

from how to manage a kitchen budget with a roommate to which cooking tools are must-haves

“I started wondering what sort of cookbooks were out there that would make sense to college kids,” Hollis recalled. She perused the shelves of a college bookstore while on vacation in Charleston, and found only one.

SPECIAL

okshelves and

ch bo The cookbook will rea st.

Amazon.com in Augu

and which staples to keep in stock.

Daughter Marlyn helped out by suggesting a chapter entitled, “The Dreaded Freshman 15: Healthy ways to eat without getting a bigger seat.”

“It was written by the governor’s wife and

estate agent raising four kids in Alpharetta, Hollis had

Nutrition plays a big role in the book, with a focus

included things like ‘How to cook filet mignon for

never written a book, but she loved to cook. She

on proper portion size.

12,’” she laughed.

also knew how to relate to young people, thanks

Another chapter entitled, “Without Mom’s

Her mandate seemed clear. She would write

to 25 years working as a church youth director. She

Touch” is devoted to feel-good foods for students

her own cookbook just for college kids, making it

set to work collecting, modifying and simplifying

who miss the comforts of home.

fun and practical. Her title? The very same words

recipes from friends and family.

her daughter wrote in her exasperated email.

Thus, began a three-year labor of love. As a real

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Hollis’ favorite part of creating the book was

Her husband, Bill, also a “fanatic cook,” helped

collaborating with her mother, well-known Roswell

her focus her many ideas and get organized. The

artist Ann Haughton Sample. Sample was almost

AN/PHOTOSYNTHESIS STUDIO

DEVON MORGAN/PHOTOSYNTHESIS STUDIO

Hollis and Bill Ledbetter know a thing or two about college kids after raising four of their own including (top row, L-R) Oakley (holding daughter Avery) Jakob (with nephew Ashton) and Marlyn with her children Jackson and Jamison. Not pictured are daughter Cayden and grandchildren Cole and Korlyn.

d, Hollis chose simple, mozzarella appetizers.

89 and legally blind when she began sketching whimsical

line

drawings

to

accompany

the

recipes.

Jakob, 21, enjoys cooking and has struck a deal with his “clueless about cooking” apartment roommate.

“We laughed and had the best time with

“He buys the ingredients, and I do the cooking,” Jakob said. They eat a lot of steak, but also rice,

capture the angst of a college kid cooking for the

veggies, even linguini with clams, which earns big

first time.”

points with his girlfriend.

Seeking a publisher for the book was an “Every time a rejection letter arrived, she cried,” Bill recalled. “Then, when her first acceptance letter arrived, she still cried.

Hollis had another lightbulb moment when a friend joked about her collegiate son texting her for a recipe. A second college-focused cookbook

then the editor comes back with more revisions and

entitled Mom, Text Me That Recipe Now! is already

you wind up going back and forth 12 times before it

in the works.

In the meantime, copies of "Oh My Gosh! I'm in college and I never learned to cook!" will reach

There was a sense of urgency about getting

bookshelves and Amazon.com in August, and Hollis

the book published as Ann Sample’s health was

is already accepting orders from her website, www.

in decline. Hollis desperately wanted to be able

omgcookbooks.com. She and Bill are beginning

place a copy of the published book in her mother’s

to visit colleges across the Southeast to spread the

hands, but it was not to be. Ann passed away in

word about the book.

In her mother’s honor, Hollis hopes to use profits

on the way.

Doesn’t Know How to Grill?’”

book like this,” Bill continued. “You think it’s done,

2009.

Thanks to his wife’s lightbulb moments, help is

“I think I know the title of a future cookbook,”

from the grocery store, wanting the ingredients

about the final product through the process.”

to eat? Pizza?”

smiled Hollis. “‘What Girl Wants to Date a Guy Who

“It’s surprising how long it takes to create a

goes to print. But you become much more confident

him they are moving into a new apartment.

“That’s great,” he said. “But what are you going

this project,” said Hollis. “Her drawings perfectly

emotional experience for Hollis.

Bill is often amused when college students tell

“It makes a great graduation or apartmentwarming gift,” Hollis hinted.

from the book to create a foundation to provide art classes for underprivileged children.

Hollis’ three daughters, Oakley, Cayden and Marlyn, have all graduated from college, but her son Jakob is still a student at the University of Georgia.

DEVON MORGAN/PHOTOSYNTHESIS STUDIO

Children (such as granddaughter Jamison) are naturally curious in the kitchen, says Hollis. Encouraging them and making it fun teaches them that cooking can be a pleasure, not a chore.

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herview

Too soon to think about college? Think again.

A year-by-year guide for the road to college

By CINDY LAUBENSTEIN

College/Career Counselor The college application process has become increasingly complex and more daunting than many parents may remember from their own college days. Long gone are the days of simply completing the paperwork senior year with a high probability of acceptance to the college of one’s choice.

While many colleges accept the “Common Application,” many are increasing selectivity and raising requirements to better understand the unique qualities of each student and the likelihood of them performing well, both academically and personally, within their particular campus environment.

One way to alleviate much of the stress of the college planning process is to begin early. How early? While some students and parents begin the planning process as early as middle school, serious thought and planning needs to begin by freshman

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year of high school. Each high school year presents

child. Keep in mind that quality of service is more

opportunity to lay the groundwork for success in

important than quantity.

college and beyond.

Lastly, it’s not too soon to consider some college visits. Visit colleges of different types and

Freshman Year A

promising

freshman

sizes, rural and urban, to give your child a flavor of year

begins

with

the variety of and differences among campuses.

appropriate course selection, which generally takes

If they have a specific college in mind, consider a

place in the spring of eighth grade. The course

camp or program they can attend at that college

load should consist of classes that reflect rigor for

over summer break. Familiarity with the campus

your child and provide the opportunity to explore

can increase their comfort level should they get

potential fields of interest.

accepted.

This is also a good time to ensure that your freshman understands GPA (grade point average)

Sophomore Year

and how it is calculated. While the difference

Course selection in the sophomore year

between an 89 and a 90 is only one percentage

should be based on performance in the freshman

point, it can make a huge difference in the

year.

application process.

through honors/AP courses if your child’s academic

Consider increasing the level of difficulty

In addition to extracurricular activities such as

performance merits this, or through teacher

sports, band, music and theater, students should

recommendations. Strong performance in more

begin to think about community service and how

difficult courses is favorably viewed by colleges,

they can “make a difference” in the coming years.

and will be a strong indicator of college readiness.

This can be accomplished through churches, civic

If your child has a desire to attend a particular

organizations, high school clubs or camp leadership

college, now is a good time to review the entrance

opportunities. Service opportunities are vast and

requirements for that school. Georgia graduation

varied, and there is something out there for every

Story continued on next page

Continued from Page 22 requirements don’t always match up to course requirements in highly selective colleges.

Students should seek opportunities to take on leadership roles in their clubs and activities, as colleges often look for proven leadership traits.

Students may want to consider a career assessment this year to help guide them to possible areas of study or potential careers of interest.

College visits should be included again.

Parents, let the student lead this process with minimal input from you.

It is important they make the selection based on their own assessment. The college that you attended may not be the best fit for them.

Senior Year Now is the time to narrow the list of college choices and begin the application process. Students often include five to 10 schools in their application bank. This list should include safety, target and reach schools that are a good fit for that individual student. Even if there is little doubt your child will get into their school of choice, they should still apply to a few other schools.

Have them give serious thought to the essay topic to ensure it reflects their individuality and lets the reader understand their unique qualities.

The essay represents one area where the best opportunity for the school to

The best advice this year is focus on academics. Academic performance this year will speak volumes to college admissions counselors. Even if grades have suffered in the previous two years, there is still time to improve grade

at this point.

they have complete control, and is

Junior Year

academic

your “income” is not a good decision

standing.

Consistent

improvements

throughout

the first three years in high school will still lend credence to their ability to perform well at the college level.

Register for the SAT and ACT. Some students perform better on one versus the other, and most colleges will take scores from either test. Practice tests are a good idea, especially if your child suffers from test anxiety. Consider a prep course or tutor, as both have been proven to improve test scores. Students can take the SAT and ACT multiple times.

Many colleges will “superscore” these tests—taking the highest score from each section on different tests for

learn what has made them who they are today. Have them identify and speak with teachers who can write a quality letter of recommendation that highlights their strengths. Their high school counselor should be included in this process.

Once acceptance letters are received and a commitment has been made to a particular college, go online immediately and sign up for housing and so on. Often, the early bird gets the worm. Keep in mind that acceptance letters are usually contingent on good performance throughout the remainder of the senior year, so don’t lose focus!

While it can be a complex process, starting early can help alleviate stress later. Proper planning and focus can lead to the happy day when they receive that acceptance letter to the school of their choice. Celebrate - their journey has just begun.

their final total score.

As college visits continue, make sure students are on track to meet the

particular

entry

requirements

for schools of interest. In addition

For more information or to inquire about

to visiting campuses, students can

other services offered, send an email to

learn much by perusing websites and

Cindy Laubenstein at collegeandcareer-

meeting with college representatives

consulting@yahoo.

during high school visits.

com. A full range of

Parents, now is the time to think

services is provided

about paying for college. Explore

including college

and consider all options. If you plan

search, career as-

to apply for financial aid, do not take

sessment, test prep

out loans or cash in stocks this year.

and resume devel-

Any financial move that increases

opment.

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herview

Surviving the "freshman follies"

By BAILEy ANDERS Milton High Class of 2010 University of Georgia

Freshman college

was

year

of

everything

I expected, yet nothing I expected at the same time.

In

high

school,

I

You will remember freshman year for the rest of

out new opportunities. But in college, there are lots

your life! Go into it with a positive attitude and an

of organizations and always something new to get

open mind, and you will have wonderful memories

involved in.

Finally, get to know your advisor. WELL. This is an

for the rest of your life!

important person in the life of a freshman. I spent

By CAILIN MACE

two semesters stressed and struggling in courses

West Forsyth High Class of 2010 Florida State University

I couldn't handle and more importantly, didn't

dreamed of the day that I

This time last year, I

would enter college. In my

was a new high school

mind, I already had college

graduate and was excited

figured out. I could do

about being off to college.

whatever I wanted, when I

In these past 12 months I

wanted and how I wanted. That much is true, but

have learned a lot. While

what I did not realize is every decision I made my

I could go on and on

freshman year could directly impact me for the rest

about

of my college experience.

of watching your money

the

(because

The best advice I received coming into my

it

importance seems

to

freshman year of college was “try everything.” As a

disappear quickly!), or about dorm food and the

freshman, you’re constantly met with opportunities

Freshman 15, here are some tips I think are most

to get involved. Go! Do it! Put yourself out there!

valuable. The rest of it…you'll just figure out in YOUR

Risk failure! Finding something besides classes and

freshman year.

even like. I have now declared a new major and feel much more at ease with my course load, and more comfortable going in to talk to the advisors in the College of Education. Also, ask other students whether they've taken this class, or had that professor. Most of the time, their analysis is spot on, so listen!

College has been a dream, and I loved every minute of this past year. But I can't stress how quickly it flew by! I'm looking forward to sophomore year, a little wiser, with a new major, and hopefully being able to stop and smell the roses a bit more next fall.

The GARNET colored roses, of course!

By COURTNEy CAMPBELL

friends is vital, so take the chance to be part of

My best advice is to appreciate what you are

something and make an impact. Once you “try

there for and learn to manage your time well, right

out” different things, you can narrow it down to the

off the bat. I was involved in sports (cheerleading)

groups/causes that you are truly passionate about.

and participated in as many of my sorority's activities

is

Trey Sinyard, the 2010 UGA Homecoming King,

as I could. But as a freshman, with a new sense of

and the time to meet

advises “depth, not breadth”. After you find your

freedom and no authority figure (Mom and Dad) to

new friends and find new

passion and a group of people you connect with,

help structure my time, I had to figure out how to set

independence from your

pour yourself into those specific interests. College

priorities and live by them in order to succeed.

parents. But it is also lots of

Milton High Class of 2010 Georgia College and State University Going a

to

great

college

opportunity,

hard work. My main advice

is too big for you to be everyone’s best friend, or

Second, don't be afraid of “random” or “pot

president of every organization. Be specific, and be

luck” roommates. I had a wonderful experience this

for

invested.

year with my roommate who I had never met until

would

incoming be

to

freshmen learn

to

A friend and recent graduate who is now

she walked into our dorm room with all her suitcases,

balance your social life

working for Google advised me to “say yes to the

posters and storage bins! It turned out, we were very

and school work. College is different from high

small things freshman year.” What she meant was

much alike. We both liked falling asleep with the

school in that you DO have to study for tests and

that you will not remember the times you went to

TV, respected each others' property and never had

read the books assigned…Spark notes just won’t

sleep early or just hung out with the people you

tons of disruptive friends in the room at one time.

cut it anymore!

were comfortable with. What you will remember

We had our own activities, so we weren’t together

Although studying and staying on top of your

are the times you stepped out of your comfort

24/7. We avoided the bickering that happens

school work is important, remember to balance

zone, and loved it! So, say yes to late-night meal

when roommates spend too much time together.

it with a social life. Meeting new people and

runs with friends. Go to events where you don’t

I know that this is not the case with everyone and

having fun is what makes your time in college so

know anyone, or do something out of your comfort

their roommates, but my advice is to just “give it a

memorable. Make sure you don’t become a hermit,

zone (within reason).

chance.” If it doesn't work out, you can always go

and be open to new experiences.

Finally, here’s my take on the dreaded “Freshman

15”

--

the

weight

gain

typically

hang out with friends you'll make down the hall in your dorm!

From my own experience, there was one life lesson I had wished I’d known coming into my

associated with college. Putting on pounds isn’t just

Third, get involved in your school. There are

freshman year. And that is handling the awkward

from eating habits. It also reflects lifestyle. Don’t live

28,000 students at FSU. At first, I was afraid I'd

situations and occasional problems in living with

in fear of gaining weight. Simply be smart about

feel lost and out of place at such a big school.

roommates. Everyone at some point or another will

what you eat, and make time to be active. Don’t

But soon, I was able to wave at new friends as I

experience conflict while living with another person.

visit the 24-hour dining hall every night, but don’t

walked across campus, because I had met them

If you learn to deal with the problem immediately,

stay away just because you are afraid of gaining

through my sport, at activities/parties in my dorm,

then you at least have an opportunity to make the

weight! Enjoy everything, but in moderation, and

in the workout room in my dorm or in classes. In

situation better. Otherwise, it will be a long year. It

learn to live a healthy balanced lifestyle without the

high school, we sometimes think we have our own

may be extremely difficult, but try to keep a sense

guidance of high school sports or parents.

friends and social networks and don't need to seek

of humor and remain flexible.

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'She'ro: Program continues to grow Continued from Page 6

volunteers and been so successful

on Lake Oconee.

that the Miracle League now sets up

“Each summer [for eight weeks],

a schedule to coordinate the many

we take 10 families to Lake Oconee

who wish to volunteer their time to

for a week,” said Merrily, who noted

the program.

the trip includes the special needs

A native of Tennessee and a

“camper,” family and siblings. “It’s an

University of Tennessee graduate,

amazing time for many of the kids,

Merrily moved to Atlanta in 1973 – the

many who have never been out on a

same year John moved here to take

lake before or gone camping.”

a job with Delta Airlines. They wouldn’t meet for 25 years, when a chance

There have been hundreds of

encounter brought them together.

high-water marks in the Miracle League program, but Merrily describes

She

her “aha” moment as one that was a

introduction

bit unexpected. It came from seeing

father had purchased 27 acres in

end, John got the girl….and the

With the North Metro Miracle

the reaction the volunteer Buddies

the Hickory Flats area of Cherokee

land…and a project the two would

League well established after 10

had with the kids. The “Buddies”

County, with a beautiful five-acre site

eventually devote much of their lives

years, Merrily has found time to

are the angels in the outfield, as

overlooking a lake, to build a “family

to.

pursue her other passions: gardening

Merrily describes them, assigned to

compound.”

Merrily first met John

Merrily said John has always been

and gourmet foods. She owns and

each participant to help in various

when he came for a visit with her

the engine and driving force behind

operates Merrilily Gardens, a nursery

the Miracle League. But it was she

featuring day lilies, hostas and ferns,

teenagers, barely

who meticulously attended to the

as well as a gourmet food company

older than the

details, handled the administrative

specializing

special

ends and ensured smooth sailing.

preserves.

ways.

Many

recalls and

vividly courtship.

their Her

are

needs

“I made sure it was all done right, that

assisting.

“John many

has

the i’s were dotted and the t’s were

of

crossed and that everything was in

these

‘aha’

moments

with

the

special

needs kids who

in

jams,

jellies

and

“I was his tailwind,” she laughed.

children they are

had

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The Miracle League sports complex.

Maureen Wales, the adapted

participate,

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but mine came with the Buddies,” said Merrily. “To see these typical kids

older sister. Impressed with the

spend time with the special needs

landscape, he asked her dad about

kids, and to see the lights go on in

possibly buying the lake site.

venues to make miracles happen for

at

children with special needs? Season-

Alpharetta Elementary School, says

long commitments work best for the

without Merrily’s work, the program

children; however any and all efforts

may

are welcome. The North Metro Miracle

physical

orative pla

Can you spare a few hours a week on the ball field or at other

order. We are a great team.”

A commem

How you Can Help the Miracle League

education

not

have

teacher

reached

its

full

League needs buddies on the field

potential.

“The ‘miracle’ in Miracle League

with its players, along with coaches,

is Merrily McLaughlin,” said Wales,

concessions attendants, behind-thescene workers and more.

their eyes is amazing. They go home

“My dad said the land would

Special Olympics coordinator for the

not only with the sense of seeing the

always stay in the family, but he

Fulton School System. “While John

value and worth of every child, but

had two single daughters!” she said,

works hard at fundraising and finding

many

they also realize how incredibly lucky

laughing at the memories. “He said

more and more activities for children

available, contact John McLaughlin

they are.”

he knew my older sister, but had not

and adults with special needs, Merrily

(jettjock@mindspring.com) or Merrily

met me.”

sits back quietly with a smile on her

McLaughlin

face and organizes it all.”

com) at 770-777-7044.

Over time, the Buddy Program has grown to more than 3,000

A courtship ensued, and in the

For more information on the volunteer

opportunities

(merrilily@mindspring.

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springflings Roswell Colors Festival of Arts PHOTOS BY KATIE VANBRACKLE, STAFF

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s with som Artist Vikki Marcil Weigel pose paintings.

Lily Lee of Sweet Valley Bonsai

ell share a dance on the

Paul and Dawn Hazzard of Rosw town green.

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rtain the crowd.

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Five easy exercising tips You don’t have to spend an hour at the gym to work your muscles or raise your heart rate.

With a little creativity, you can find a few moments throughout the day to strengthen your body and feel great.

Exercise while sitting at your

Dance while you do housework.

computer!

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Your

legs

are

free to work while you are

tasks, such as brushing your

seated, so you can do leg

teeth,

lifts with your legs in different

and squats. You do not even

positions. Try sitting on an

have to know how to do any

exercise ball at your desk

IAL EC SP

instead of a chair. If you sit with

you

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lunges

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Exercise

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Lime-Marinated Flank Steak with Stuffed Poblano Peppers Makes 6 servings Total recipe time: 45 to 50 minutes Marinade time: 6 hours to overnight • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Ro*Tel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 beef flank steak (about 1-1/2 pounds) • 2 cups cooked brown rice • 1 can (15 ounces) reducedsodium or regular black beans, drained and rinsed • 6 medium poblano chili peppers (about 4 inches long) • Toppings: Toasted shelled pepitas (pumpkin seeds), crumbled queso frescos and lime wedges (optional) Drain tomatoes, reserving juice for marinade. Set aside diced tomatoes with green chiles.

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todo River Adventures! River Canoe Trips June – August. 8:30 a.m. (Saturdays) and 6 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays).

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Concert at the Atlanta Botanical Garden 8 p.m. Jonny Lang with special guest Moreland and Arbuckle perform in Atlanta’s most intimate outdoor concert setting. $37. www. atlantabotanicalgarden.org

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▲ Mutts and More Festival 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Supports the Humane Society of Forsyth County, a no-kill shelter. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming Ga. 30040.

8 a.m.: Race to Rescue 5K run for the cause. 10 a.m.: Mutt Strutt fun walk for the animals. 11a.m. – 5 p.m.: Pet Fair and Family Fun shows, presentations, pet and family vendors, carnival games, rides and food. $1 admission (ride tickets and food sold separately).

7 p.m.: Bark After Dark, music, dining and more. $10 admission. http://www.forsythpets.org/mmf City of Alpharetta Community Yard Sale 8 a.m. Alpharetta Adult Activity Center at North Park, 13450 Cogburn Rd. 678-297-6140 Heritage Day 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tour historic buildings, enjoy tea and Victorian crafts, gem mining demo, live music and Old Timers Round Table. $5 members and $7 non-members. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Rd., Johns Creek. http:// www.autreymill.org Riverside Sounds Free Outdoor Concert Series 7 -- 9 p.m. “Milkshake Quartet.”

Purchase food or bring your own.

Blankets/chairs welcome. Contact 770-641-3705. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell

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Josh Groban in concert 7:30 p.m. at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth, 30097. www.gwinnettcenter.com

Book sale by Friends of NE Spruill Oaks Library Through June 12. 1 –5 p.m. on June 10; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on June 11 and 2 – 4 p.m. on June 12. Wide range of adult, teen and children’s books on sale. 9560 Spruill Rd., Alpharetta. 770-360-8820

Lies Chelsea Handler Told Me Tour 2011 8 p.m. Featuring comedians Chelsea Handler, Josh Wolf, Heather McDonald and Brad Wollack at Chastain Park Amphitheater.

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9th Annual Back to the Chattahoochee River Race & Festival 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Race begins at Garrard Landing Park on Holcomb Bridge Road. Festival begins at 10a.m. at Riverside Park in Roswell. Paddlers of all ages and skill levels take to the water. Free family-friendly festival, music and awards presentation. http://www.chattahoochee.org Johns Creek Movies in the Park: Gulliver’s Travels 7 p.m. Family-friendly movie o n huge inflatable screen. Pre-show activities include inflatables, face painting, giveaways, entertainment, food and drinks.

Free for Johns Creek residents.

Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek http://www.johnscreekga.gov/ parks/events.asp 26th Annual Magnolia Ball 7 – 11 p.m. Black tie affair at the Country Club of Roswell includes silent and live auction, gourmet dinner and dancing to live music. Raises funds to preserve Bulloch Hall. $150. 770-9921731.

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Alpharetta City Band Concert 3 p.m. Public invited to this free patriotic musical presentation by the all-volunteer Alpharetta City Band. Light refreshments provided.

Alpharetta Adult Activity Center, North Park, 13450 Cogburn Rd. 678-297-6140.

The City of Milton’s first summer concert series Fridays, June 12 to August 12 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Details still being finalized.

Birmingham Park, 750 Hickory Flat Rd. www.cityofmiltonga.us

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Totally Tubular 80s Pool Party 6 p.m. Featuring radical jams, flash games and righteous snacks for the whole family to enjoy.

General admission is $3. Alpharetta City Pool, Wills Park. 678-297-6100.

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▲ 33rd annual Possum Trot 10K Race/1 Mile Fun Run 10K begins at 7:30 a.m. and Fun Run begins at 7 a.m. Benefits the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Smooth, certified course with scenic views of the Chattahoochee River. Official qualifier for the 2012 Peachtree Road Race. Entry fee for 10K is $32 and $15 for Fun Run. http://chattnaturecenter. org/possum-trot.html Dad and Me 10 a.m. Spend some quality time cooking with your Pop making some of his favorites: Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Fish and Chips, Meatball Sliders and Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches. $60 for father/child together. Publix Aprons Cooking School, Alpharetta. www.publix.com/aprons/schools/ Alpharetta Dancing Stars of Atlanta 7 p.m. Local celebrities pair with dance professionals to compete and raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. $150 for event and seated dinner.

Loews Atlanta Hotel (Midtown) www.

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Atlanta Braves vs.

Texas Rangers 1:30 p.m. Treat Dad to a baseball game on Father’s Day! Former Braves legends sign autographs in Fan Plaza and kids run the bases. Turner Field, Atlanta

NKF Cadillac Golf Classic Tournament 9 a.m. Nation’s premier amateur charity golf event benefits the National Kidney Foundation. The Golf Club of Georgia, 1 Golf Club Dr., Alpharetta. www.kidneyga.org

Father’s Day at the Atlanta Botanical Garden 1 – 4 p.m. Demos and tastes by Farm Burger in the Edible Garden, drumming and storytelling, live music, games, crafts and more. www. atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Alive after Five in historic downtown Roswell 5 – 9 p.m. A free trolley shuttles up and down Canton Street while folks enjoy merchant specials, restaurants, galleries and live music.

Contact 770-641-3705.

Third Sundaes at Barrington Hall Held all day on the third Sunday from May to August. At the end of the historic home tour, you will be treated to a free ice cream sundae. 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell. 678-639-7500.

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▲“The Big Bad Little Red Pig Show” by That Puppet Guy Lee Bryan.

Monday-Saturday at 10 a.m.

Additional shows on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. The three little pigs and Little Red Riding Hood deal with the Big Bad Wolf. Hilarious fun. Part of the Roswell Summer Puppet Series 2011, which presents a new show each week during the months of June and July. $4 ages 2-12, and $5 for adults.

Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.roswellgov. com/index.aspx?NID=1185

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Through June 26. Andrew Lloyd Webber musical with lyrics by Tim Rice. Fox Theatre, Atlanta. www. foxtheatre.org

PLANNING AHEAD: 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES

ROSWELL: 12th annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza 6 – 10 p.m. Carnival games and activities (beginning at 6pm), food for sale, stage performances by Big Biscuit and Banks and Shane. Roswell High School. 770-641-3705 ALPHARETTA: Festivities and Fireworks 3 p.m. Food vendors, children’s activities, inflatables, balloon artist and face painting. Free Alpharetta City Band patriotic concert on the lawn from 6-6:45 p.m. Serious Business, a local rock and country band performs from 7-9 p.m. Fireworks show begins at dusk. Wills Park, Alpharetta.

678-297-6100.

CUMMING: 4th of July Celebration Begins on July 3 at the Cumming Fairgrounds at 6 p.m. with food and vendors, inflatables, live music, a wonderful fireworks display followed by an all-age dance contest. No admission or parking fee. On July 4, enjoy the famous steam engine parade at 10 a.m., including steam engines, antique tractors and cars and floats. www.cummingfair.net/html/4th_of_ july.html

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Dr. Timani, “hair loss should never be dismissed or

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out. Heredity plays a major role.

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the scalp. Women may see a part that is gradually

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normal when their hair is pulled back.

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As a dermatopathologist, Dr. Timani recognizes

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hair loss, there is a combination of ways to make a

Traction alopecia. Excessive or harsh hairstyling

cycles: anagen, catagen and telogen. About 90

diagnosis. A complete medical history, family history

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percent of the hair on the head is in the anagen,

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traction alopecia. Other causes of hair loss include

or growth phase, which lasts anywhere from two

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medications,

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symptoms and exam of the hair and scalp are

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considered when making the diagnosis. Tests may

pulling.

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prevent hair loss and to promote growth. Luckily

time that the hair is on the scalp, it is growing. Only

and screening for related diseases.

most cases are reversible. Do not hesitate to consult

about 10 percent of the strands are in transition

Dr. Timani’s primary task is to differentiate

or resting at any one time. Thus, most people lose

between scarring, permanent forms of hair loss and

anywhere from 50 to 100 strands of hair on a daily

non-scarring forms, and then to identify the type or

basis. On the days when hair is washed, people can

cause of hair loss. There are many forms of hair loss,

lose up to 250 strands. Myth: Don’t avoid washing or

including:

combing your hair in an attempt to keep the hair, as it will fall out eventually, anyway.

For those who don’t plan on counting their hair

Cicatricial (scarring) alopecia. This type of permanent hair loss occurs when inflammation damages and scars the hair follicle.

every day, there are ways to know when hair is

Alopecia areata. This is an autoimmune disease,

thinning or being lost at a higher rate. When waking

but the cause is unknown. People who develop

up in the morning, there may be an usually large

alopecia areata are generally in good health. Hair

emotional or physical – especially postpartum.

poor

nutrition

and

vitamin/iron

with your dermatologist.

Dr. Timani will discuss nail diseases in the next editorial.

Dr. Shereen Timani of Johns Creek Dermatology and Family Medicine.

Color Me Pink…and Powerful The fight against breast cancer has long been

with Susan G. Komen For the Cure, is bringing a very

about this in June, because the sponsorships and

a strong one in the metropolitan Atlanta area. But

special breast cancer event to North Fulton County.

the tables are filling up fast!

one of the most populous areas of Fulton County,

In fact, it’s the first time that Susan G. Komen has

where many of the area’s top female executives

been part of an event held within our community.

You can buy a ticket or a table and rub shoulders with the women leaders of this community to raise

live and work and many of the leading political

The event is Power of Pink. Celebrating women,

funds to fight breast cancer. It’s a way for North

women represent, has never had its own drive

business and survival, Power of Pink will be attended

Fulton female leaders to show their power to fight

against this deadly, but most curable cancer. That

by some 300 area women who lead in business,

a deadly disease – and what a fun way to spend a

area is North Fulton County.

politics and other walks of life in North Fulton, and it

Friday in the fall.

As a female executive myself, I travel in circles

will be great fun, too.

For more information, visit www.PowerofPink.co.

and networks of my peers in North Fulton County,

The event will include a silent auction, fashion

be it through the Greater North Fulton Chamber of

show with breast cancer survivor models and a

Commerce, Roswell Rotary, the Leadership Council

tasty lunch. It will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.,

of North Fulton or even Mittie’s Café. I marvel at the

Friday, September 23, at the Country Club of

Debbie Keel is the

number of women in this community who are at the

Roswell. Sponsors already include Kimberly Clark,

CEO of North Fulton

top of their game in business, civic and political life.

Bank of North Georgia, Myriad Genetics, Roswell

Hospital.

They have at their command serious resources and

Convention and Visitors Bureau, Georgia Power,

can move mountains when they gather together.

Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau and

That is why North Fulton Hospital, in conjunction

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