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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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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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
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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
kvanbrackle@bellsouth.net
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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make. Maybe even better. everything, y’all,’ and we mean it,”
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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!
paperbackswap.com.
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.
used you”
popular audiobooks, which can be rented for $3.49 per week.
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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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Summer beauty tips to beat the heat Getting ready for summer and swimsuits means
then shower off. The combination of exfoliating
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more of us are hitting the gym before fun in the sun.
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Here are some ways to keep your look cool while
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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
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makeup by using a multitasking foundation like
shimmery eye shadow like Revlon’s Luxurious Color
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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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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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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
CANDY WAYLOCK/STAFF
The Miracle League sports complex.
Maureen Wales, the adapted
participate,
que at the
Miracle Lea
CANDY WAY
gue comple
LOCK/STAFF
x.
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.
ENJOY A DAY OF ART IN THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS! Second Annual
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give it a whirl Diet plan provides results with little planning With my son’s wedding coming up, I decided in
low the plan can lose up to two to five pounds per
is that it’s not as easy as the company says to only
January it was time to get serious about losing a little
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eat five meals a day plus one small “real” meal. The
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Plan just a few days, your body shifts to a mild fat-
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a plan that was healthy, easy to follow and fit into
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ly, so that motivated me to stick to the plan and
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get serious. Drinking 64 ounces of water each day
Medifast, and it seemed to fit
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First developed in 1980, the
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Medifast Plan is a meal-deliv-
and followed very closely (with
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ery service that clients follow,
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and I got through the day. Four months later, and
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spend about $200 a month on
20 pounds lighter, I think this is a diet plan I could
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the plan, but it varies with the
stick with – with some modifications – permanently.
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ies, eggs, soft serve and so on, are in addition to
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springflings Roswell Colors Festival of Arts PHOTOS BY KATIE VANBRACKLE, STAFF
e of her colorful floral
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.
cers kick up their heels to ente
Jesse O'Sullivan and The Irish Dan
ening hat.
Nursery models an Asian gard
poses patiently while Madison McNamara of Roswell snips her likeness. silhouette artist Keith Donaldson
Addison Kate Rubke hangs out shops.
with Dad while Mom
Liz Beitzell of Milton and mom
Nanci Siegel enjoy spending the
day together.
Meredith Moore, Katy Plough and Teffany Dowdy of the Junior Wom en's Club. The Colors Festival helps raise money for RJW C's charity work.
Delaney and Matty Slocumb, with mom Jenny, show off the newly painted designs on their forearms.
Genna VanAlstyne gives her flow
er a drink of water in the town
Emily DiMercurio peruses Rustic
square fountain.
Creations' silver jewelry.
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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!
When doing your usual daily
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
can
do
lunges
particular moves. All you have to do is keep moving and throw in some wiggles every
more of a workout by using your core muscles to
once in awhile.
SPECIAL
your ankles and knees close together, you will get
Don’t forget a healthy diet. Exercise is important not just for weight loss, but for heart health, bone health and muscular health. Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day, lean meats, plenty of fruits and vegetables…and watch the carbs!
Climbing the stairs
Exercise
is a great weight-
pretending as if someone is about to punch you
loss exercise. Take
in the stomach. Hold for 20 seconds, release
every
step
and exhale. Do several repetitions, increasing
so you are really
each day. Just don’t forget to pay attention to
working your legs
the road!
more, it
a
other
making
while
driving!
Tighten
your
Leah Wheeler is a personal
challenging
trainer and health coach for Take
workout. Make it a
Shape for Life. Visit her website
point to take the stairs
at www.a-zhealthandfitness.tsfl.
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His experience in nonprofits, at
barn raiser without whom the needs
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of many might be overlooked. In
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Smith recently retired after
“
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he
leaves
the
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and
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at
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lot of satisfaction in what we
for a decade with HomeStretch,
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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. Combine reserved tomato juice, 1/2 cup cilantro, lime juice and olive oil in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1/3 cup marinade for rice. Place beef steak and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally. Combine rice, reserved 1/3 cup marinade, diced tomatoes, black beans and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Set aside.
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JUNE JUNE
todo River Adventures! River Canoe Trips June – August. 8:30 a.m. (Saturdays) and 6 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays). Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd. Roswell. Each canoe trip is led by a CNC naturalist. Equipment provided. Suitable for beginners. Ages 6 years through adult. $30 for nonmembers. Pre-registration required. http://chattnaturecenter.org/rivercanoe-trips.html
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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. Dancingstarsofatlanta.com
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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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herview Treatments prevent hair loss among men, women Dr. Timani specializes in the treatment of skin,
amount on your pillow. When you comb your hair,
loss usually occurs in patches.
hair and nails, and recognizes that everyone loses
more than normal will be left in the comb. There
Pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia).
their hair at some point in their life. According to
are also other visual signs that patients can look
In male and female pattern baldness, the time of
Dr. Timani, “hair loss should never be dismissed or
for. Although men’s hair tends to recede from the
growth shortens, and the hairs are not as thick or
underestimated. It should be recognized, because
forehead or the crown of the head, women tend
sturdy. With each growth cycle, the hairs easily fall
of the emotional impact on both women and
to notice thinning on the top third to one half of
out. Heredity plays a major role.
men. Hair loss, also known as alopecia, should be
the scalp. Women may see a part that is gradually
Telogen effluvium. This type of hair loss is usually
evaluated because fortunately most forms can be
becoming wider, or see more of their scalp than
due to a change in your normal hair cycle. It usually
stopped.”
normal when their hair is pulled back.
occur when some type of shock to your system –
As a dermatopathologist, Dr. Timani recognizes
When a patient comes in with concerns about
the uniqueness of hair. Hair grows in three different
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
or hairstyles that pull your hair too tightly cause
percent of the hair on the head is in the anagen,
and physical examination can help in a diagnosis.
traction alopecia. Other causes of hair loss include
or growth phase, which lasts anywhere from two
The pattern and rate of hair loss, accompanying
medications,
to eight years. The catagen, or transition phase,
symptoms and exam of the hair and scalp are
deficiency, hormonal changes, infections and hair
typically lasts 2-3 weeks, during which the hair follicle
considered when making the diagnosis. Tests may
pulling.
shrinks. During the telogen cycle, which lasts around
be necessary if the cause isn’t apparent after the
Hair loss treatments are available to help
two to four months, the hair rests. The majority of the
examination. These include: pull test, skin scrapings
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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