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Lady bikers Sierra Dekin, Connie Sheldon and Tasha Dyson hop on their Harleys each September to serve on the motorcycle safety crew of the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. Dressed up in feather boas and glittery wings, the three friends help control traffic while acting as cheerleaders for those walking in the 30-mile fundraising event.

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Here is a little known fact about the

held each September. Crew members

month of September. In addition to being

volunteer their time to keep walkers safe,

Apple Month, Chicken Month and Self-

entertained and encouraged during the

Improvement Month, it’s also “Be Kind

30-mile fundraising trek.

to Editors and Writers” Month. Who knew

We’ll also introduce you to Amy

we had an entire month when people

Waggoner, who suffered a huge loss

had to be nice to us!

with the death of her business partner

But, honestly, the best part of writing

to lung cancer, and who is now leading

for Northside Woman is we get to bring you

the fight to find a cure. Her story will

the “feel good,” happy, mostly positive

inspire anyone who has faced a loss and

stories that don’t often get covered in

wondered what she could do to make a

the weekly newspapers. The women we

difference.

profile may operate under the public

And for those looking to squeeze

radar; and it’s our commitment, and

in a quick getaway weekend with the

pleasure, to bring their stories to you.

girls before cold weather hits, we’ve got

This month is no exception. We’ll bring

some great ideas. Our readers sent us

you the story of one of the most interesting

their favorite girls’ getaways, and they

groups of ladies you’ll likely meet on two

share what made the trips memorable.

wheels. This trio of biker women serves

So enjoy this issue of Northside

on the motorcycle safety crew of the

Woman, while I sit back and enjoy Be

Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer

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theinterview Local attorney raises awareness for lung cancer Death of friend from disease forged a ‘lifelong’ commitment Last year, $280 million was spent

BY CANDY WAYLOCK

on lung cancer, compared to $300

waylock5@aol.com

million for prostate cancer and $630 Amy Waggoner became a foot

million

for

breast

cancer.

These

soldier in the battle against lung

numbers come despite the fact that

cancer the way many are drawn into

lung cancer takes the lives of nearly

the fight. She is not a victim or survivor

160,000 people annually – more than

of the disease, but like many, she lost

breast, prostate, colon, liver, kidney

a close friend to the nearly incurable

and melanoma cancers combined.

Part

disease and could not sit idly by.

“It’s sort of a crazy story,” said

Waggoner,

practices

of

problem,

five-year

who

law

the

says

Waggoner, is that that the for

in

SPECIAL

Runners in the Atlanta “Free to Breathe” event raised funds for lung cancer research.

survival

rate

advanced

lung

and lung cancer survivors who are

and

cancer

in

corporate

only

working together to increase public

sponsorships, Waggoner says the

my best friend and

about 5 percent.

awareness of the disease and raise

second annual Free to Breathe event

law partner was

That

funding for research.

in Atlanta matched the results of the

diagnosed

awareness

Alpharetta. “In 2008,

with

In learning

the

more

about

lung

previous year.

to Breathe, but didn’t have one in

uphill

Atlanta,” said Waggoner. “I thought

[corporations] just don’t have extra

so few survivors are

it was a good way to raise money for

cash, but we had another successful

available to take up the

[the organization] and could provide

event this year,” said Waggoner.

r

of

“I learned the organization had a

and family, because

ne

process

A

W my

and

series of athletic events, called Free

go

lifelong non-smoker.”

the

fundraising efforts in

a

g

good health and a

leaves

the hands of friends

lung cancer. She was young, in very

is

cutbacks

charge.

“Fundraising

a lasting legacy.”

“

battle

is

always

an

since

people

and

The Atlanta event drew more

cancer to support her friend through

“I got very upset when I [learned

The Free to Breathe event started

than 500 people to John Howell

treatment, Waggoner was astonished

of the statistics] and decided to find a

with a single 5K run and walk in

Park in Atlanta on a warm Saturday

to find out lung cancer has one of the

way to raise awareness and money

highest fatality rates of all cancers,

to help lung cancer victims,” said

yet receives a disproportionately low

Waggoner, 46, who is married

level of funding.

and lives with her “canine kids”

Lung Cancer in Georgia

• Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women in Georgia.

• The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 6,410 Georgia residents will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, and approximately 4,670 Georgia residents will lose their lives to the disease this year.

• Nationwide, lung cancer takes the lives of almost twice as many American women as breast cancer annually and three times as many men as prostate cancer.

To learn more about lung cancer and help the partnership make defeating lung cancer a national priority, visit www.National LungCancerParthership.org.

To contact Amy Waggoner, event chair for the Atlanta aFree To Breathe event, email her at Amy.f2batlanta@gmail.com.

in Decatur. “This lack of research funding has dramatically slowed the progress for developing new treatments and saving lives.”

Her first plan was to do a crosscountry bike trip in 2009 to raise

morning, walking and running their way to raising $34,000 for lung

I just could not sit around and do nothing… It became more than honoring my friend; it grew into a commitment that will likely last a lifetime.

”

cancer research. She was also encouraged that the recent event drew five lung cancer survivors; up from just one at the first event.

Just days after the event, Waggoner is already planning next year’s Free to Breathe event.

Waggoner’s

commitment

funds, but life and the recession got

Philadelphia in 2006, and has since

to

in the way, and those plans were

expanded to 36 other cities across the

fundraising did not end with death of

abandoned.

nation. In 2010, Waggoner organized

her law partner in 2010.

lung

cancer

awareness

and

“It became impossible for me

the first event in Atlanta, and recently

“This focus may have started with

to leave my law practice for eight

completed the second one in August.

my friend’s diagnosis, but it grew into

weeks, so I started looking around for

The nationwide walk/runs have raised

something bigger,” said Waggoner.

other ways to help raise funds for lung

more than $3.6 million for research

cancer research,” said Waggoner.

and awareness programs.

She references a Jewish proverb, “If not me, then who? If not now, then

She had received support from

“Last year was our first year,

the National Lung Cancer Partnership

and we had great success,” said

for her bike trip, so she reached out to

Waggoner. “We had about 500

see if there were other opportunities

people

raised

nothing,” she said. “It became more

to raise funds and awareness. The

$37,000. Most importantly, we learned

than honoring my friend; it grew into

organization is composed of doctors,

a lot about how to [do it again].”

a commitment that will likely last a

researchers,

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patient

advocates

participate

and

Despite the ongoing recession

when?” to describe why she works so hard to make a difference.

“I just could not sit around and do

lifetime.”

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herstyle

A fine-feathered trend Feather hair extensions are the current beauty rage

BY CANDY WAYLOCK

waylock5@aol.com Exactly who started the trend in feather hair extensions is debatable.

Though pop tart Kesha was an early trendsetter, it seems American Idol’s Steven Tyler sent it into the stratosphere.

The

Aerosmith

lead

singer

showed off the feathered look each

SPECIAL

Laura Stalemark, owner of Tryst Salon in Alpharetta, finishes up placing feather extensions in 10-year-old Gracie Waylock’s hair.

week on American Idol, weaving bands of feathers throughout his hair.

“I heard several salons were

biggest customer group is the tweens

While there are few 63-year old men

completely out, or limited in their

to teen group, although Stalemark

who could pull off this look, there are

selection, so I had to call around before

said she has put them in for moms as

certainly legions of school girls hot on

I found one with a good supply,” said

well as a few grandmothers.

the trend.

Cathy Hunt, whose two daughters

“(Feathers) have been a HUGE

now sport feather extensions. “It was

craze,” said Daniel Jones, co-owner

definitely something my girls wanted

of Muse Salon in Alpharetta. “Our first

– about a nine on a scale of one to

day of having the feathers we did 81

10!”

The

most

desirable

feathers

What keeps the trend popular

come from the tail feathers of roosters

Feather extensions became the

among parents is the relative ease,

– the same source for millions of fly

“must have” on the first day of school

low expense and low maintenance of

fisherman who use feathers to tie

for many girls, whose frantic parents

feather extensions. Unlike permanent

their lures. Up until the fashion craze,

found many salons were unable to

hair

tattoos,

the supply and demand for feathers

keep up with demand.

parents seem to be okay with a

was balanced. Now, the feathers are

feather that can be easily removed,

literally flying off the shelves of fishing

or hidden.

stores. And since it takes more than a

applications. It was insane.”

Cruelty-free options available

When Fashion meets Fishing

The vast majority of roosters used for feather extensions give up their life for their feathers.

Roosters are raised until their feathers reach market length, then euthanized. But there are options for people looking for cruelty-free feathers. Synthetic feathers are available, and a number of outlets now offer naturally collected feathers. Ask your salon about options, or here are several websites to buy your own cruelty-free feathers: • The Friendly Feather Shop thefriendlyfeathershop.com

colors,

piercings

or

“It’s a way to be trendy without

year for a rooster to grow feathers of

a huge commitment,” says Laura

the correct length, additional supply

Stalemark, owner of Tryst Salon in

is months away.

Fashionistas now compete for

Alpharetta.

Tryst has been offering feather

the limited supply of feathers; and the

extensions for about four months,

price of feathers has skyrocketed…

and Stalemark sees it as a way to

along with the price in many cases.

generate buzz about her new salon and bring people in the door.

“I was lucky. I found a good distributor and took a chance early on

Top: (Courtesy of Muse Salon and Spa) The most popular feather extension is the “grizzly” which is a slender feather with alternating colors. Bottom: (Special) Meghan Brieck, a junior at Johns Creek High School, sports three feathers in her hair and says the trend is very popular among high school students.

number of women and teenagers

A check with Alpharetta Outfitters

who visit the shop, looking mainly

confirms the scarcity of fly fishing

for the “grizzly” pattern, which is the

feathers as more and more get

long, thin feather with the two-color

snapped up for the fashion trend.

design.

before [the trend] really took off,” said

“(Fly fishing feathers) are just not

Stalemark, a stylist and cosmetologist

as available as they were a year ago

nearly

for 24 years . “Now I’m hearing the

when it was easy to get them,” notes

acknowledges.

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prices have quadrupled.”

Jeff Wright, assistant manager of

He doesn’t begrudge those who

The procedure takes just a few

Alpharetta Outfitters. “We go through

would rather wear the feathers, than

minutes, notes Stalemark. The feather

one distributor and they just can’t

tie them, although he understands the

is attached with a small bead to a

keep them in stock.”

frustration from fishermen who have

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strand of hair. When placed correctly

Unlike some retailers, Wright said

and maintained, the feather can stay

he hasn’t seen a noticeable increase

“It would be nice if they were

in for up to three months.

in the price, although the selection is

using them to tie flys, but then again,

definitely more limited.

a customer is a customer so it’s always

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Prices vary,

but most salons

charge $8 - $10 per feather. The

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He has seen an uptick in the

“The

grizzly impossible

pattern to

find,”

is he

seen their hobby compromised.

nice to make a sale,” said Wright.

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herstyle ‘Old is new’ and other design trends for Fall 2011

BY CINDY GAINES

bouquet of fresh flowers every week?

world

Interior Designer

But who can afford that? Dried and

Change out this one element and

silk floral arrangements are a more

you’ll be amazed at how it transforms

As an interior designer for over

affordable way to keep your rooms

your room -- without breaking the

25 years, I am always on the lookout

feeling fresh and airy. Always choose

bank.

for new design trends to keep my

a unique container as your showpiece

store looking fresh and my customers

and fill it with an artistic arrangement.

coming back.

I love working with hydrangeas,

As we make the transition from summer to fall, I see several exciting

of

contemporary

options.

orchids, artichokes, berries, mosses and beautiful, preserved fills.

trends on the horizon as it relates to home design.

▲ Gorgeous outdoor furniture

Made in America

People tend to buy outdoor

With our economy trying to make

furniture in the summer, but fall is the

a comeback, it’s important to keep

perfect time to make the purchase.

local businesses open. Buying furniture

Evenings

and home goods made here in the

many

longer

balmy

pleasant. Investing in good quality,

our fellow neighbors stay in business. are

no

and mosquito-filled, but cool and

United States helps the economy, and There

are

outdoor, decorative iron furniture that

manufacturers

will last year after year will be money

located in the U.S. – check the labels,

well spent. And don’t forget to have

and work with your designers to seek

fun with outdoor fabric. Earthy tones

out these companies.

are great for fall and winter, and bright shades are perfect for spring

Good-bye matchy, matchy!

and summer.

is fading quickly. Today, designers across the country are embracing a more eclectic look that doesn’t scream

out

“we’re

all

related!”

Coordinate wood finishes, colors and textures for a more dynamic and interesting room.

Vintage is the new buzz word in design. Anyone can achieve a vintage look without sacrificing the comfort and quality of new pieces.

The days of going to a big box store and buying an entire room set

▲ A new, old piece

Furniture

▲ Be brave with prints

companies

across

the

country are looking to the past for

Do you love the lines of a

inspiration and are making beautiful

traditional piece of furniture, but want

reproductions of classic antiques. Not

an updated look to fit your taste and

interested in antique-looking pieces

style? Experiment with patterns like

of furniture, but still want that vintage

large scale geometric prints, wide

look? Go for finishes that are faded or

stripes and animal prints. Placing

distressed.

interesting and eye-catching fabric on a classic chair or sofa can make

Ottomans Ottomans are back in a big

a traditional piece feel updated and

way and are replacing many of my

contemporary.

client’s cocktail tables. Ottomans are

Pedestals are back with a vengeance We all have that one place in our homes that needs a little something.

Maybe it’s in your foyer or a nook in the living room. One trend that is really center stage this fall is the pedestal. Buy one made of wood, or an iron one with a marble top. Finish it

▲ Lush floral arrangements for every room Who wouldn’t want a beautiful

off with a floral or bronze statue, and you have a beautiful, decorative item with panache to fill an otherwise lonely space.

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▲ An update on the classic Oriental/Persian rug We all get that itch every now and then to make over an entire room.

Then we come back down to earth

in front of your favorite chair to prop up your feet; put it in the middle of your master bathroom for laying out your outfits; or, of course, place it in front of your sofa with a drinks tray for a perfect, comfortable table.

and realize how expensive that can be. One way to make your room feel brand-new is by updating your rugs.

Rug choices have really expanded in the past few years; offering a new

Cindy Gaines is the owner of Cindy Gaines Interiors, located at 10305 Medlock Bridge Road in Duluth.

You can reach her at 770-232-1515.

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HAN NAH 'S H ANG OU T creates

herstyle style

Local mom a teen-friendly space without breaking the bank

KATIE VANBRACKLE

Hannah Sisson and mom Cathy cleverly transformed a bonus room over their garage into a teen-friendly space.

BY KATIE VANBRACKLE

“It’s all about the thrill of the

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with a can of spray paint.�

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When her 14-year-old daughter

shelves

for

trophies

and

entered Milton High School as a

Originally pink from the carpet

she explained. “I was able to buy a

favorite books, a mini fridge and

freshman this year, Cathy Sisson knew

to the ceiling, Hannah’s bedroom

five-gallon bucket of taupe paint for

comfy chairs and a couch for movies

the time was right to turn Hannah’s

received

$30.�

and sleepovers. The classic color

little-girl bedroom into a space more

makeover. Sisson found such a good

appropriate for a teenager. Sisson

a

cool

blue

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slightly

scheme of taupe, black and white

deal on a designer bedspread, she

scratched display table from Pier One

is livened up with pops of Hannah’s

also tackled an adjoining playroom,

decided to buy two of them, and

was purchased for a song and easily

signature pink and fabric accents

transforming

“Hannah’s

used the extra fabric for curtain

repaired with black paint to become

that match the adjoining bedroom,

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accents and throw pillows on the

a homework desk. Scrollwork metal

tying the two rooms together.

doing homework, watching movies

hangout’s

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Hannah loves the transformation,

or relaxing with friends.

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at an office supply store) help

calling it “so chill!� and Sisson feels

to help transform a room.

organize papers, magazines and

good knowing that she found the best deals possible along the way.

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The Harvest app helps you select perfect produce and gives tips on how to store it properly.

A pesticide residue index is included

Turn your smartphone into your personal sous chef

BY KATIE VANBRACKLE

kvanbrackle@bellsouth.net I’ve given in. I resisted for a long time, denied the need, decried the expense and pretended that I was perfectly satisfied with my old-fashioned

flip-phone.

When

my husband surprised me with a new iPhone, however, what was I supposed to do? It was a gift after all.

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Six months later, I now wonder how I ever managed to muddle through my days without a trusty smartphone by my side. New apps are constantly being created to help organize, inform, connect and entertain us.

Smartphone apps can even help with the weekly chores of cooking and grocery shopping. Need to find a quick recipe for shrimp scampi while standing in the seafood section?

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shereads Preschool moms create a ‘M.O.B. Scene’ Mothers of boys get together to share love of reading

and flood to an enduring romance with cavalry officer Capt. Jack Elliot.

Rich in authentic everyday details and alive with unforgettable characters, this story brilliantly brings a vanished world to life again.

BY KATIE VANBRACKLE

The Red Tent

By Anita Diamant

kvanbrackle@bellsouth.net

In her deeply affecting novel,

When you are the mother of a

Anita Diamant imagines the traditions

preschooler, the best place to meet

and turmoils of ancient womanhood,

other moms is on the playground.

centered around the red tent, the

In 2006, a group of mothers, all with

place

3-year-old sons in the same class in

Alpharetta,

voice of Dinah, the Biblical daughter

themselves hanging out together

of Jacob, the world of Jacob’s wives

on the playground each day after school.

KATIE VANBRACKLE

mom-bonding

moments

and

The M.O.B. Scene moms use books as a way to maintain friendships formed on the preschool playground. Front, from left: Tammy Weaver, Leanne Proffitt and Grayson Falcon.

Back, from left: Susan Warren, Kelly Tripp and Tara Teverbaugh. Not pictured: Jill Nobles.

realized they would end when the “There were seven of us, and we were

great mom network for each other,”

zoned for six different elementary

she explained.

Pope Joan

By Donna Woolfolk Cross

schools!” Proffitt recalled. “We knew

Encouraging their sons to read is

A legend exists of a ninth-century

our paths would no longer be crossing

a priority, but also a challenge for the

woman who disguised herself as a

every day, and we wanted to stay in

M.O.B. Scene moms.

man and rose to become the only

Grayson

son,

female Pope. Imagining her story,

about

author Donna Woolfolk Cross paints

readers. They decided that forming

assigned reading for school, but

a portrait of an unforgettable heroine

a book club would allow them to

loves to read when he finds a book

who

see each other regularly with the

he enjoys.

her soul cannot accept. When her

The seven moms were all avid

added bonus of not having the kids underfoot during their conversations.

Christopher,

Falcon’s

oldest

complains

“With boys, it’s all about finding the right book,” she said.

struggles

against

restrictions

brother is killed during a Viking attack, Joan takes his cloak and his identity

Because their sons brought them

Falcon’s local librarian gave her

and enters a monastery as Brother

together, they named their book club

a list of “25 books for children who

John Anglicus, rising against the

the M.O.B. Scene (for “Mothers of

don’t like to read,” which she said has

odds to attain the highest office in

Boys”) and decided to meet mostly

been very helpful.

Christendom, and wielding a power

in restaurants to add a girls’ night out

Proffitt’s 8-year-old son, Aidan, is

greater than any woman before or

all about Harry Potter these days, as

since. But such power always comes

Kelly Tripp said the group was

are many boys his age. “When he

at a price.

really good in the beginning about

finishes one of the books in the Harry

discussing

Potter series, he gets to watch the

element to their book discussions.

their

chosen

book

at

length.

“Now, we usually get around to

Leah, Rachel, Zilpah and Bilhah is explored. The wives all love Dinah and give her gifts that sustain her through childhood, a calling to midwifery and a new home in a foreign land.

children headed off to kindergarten.

touch.”

gathered

and even illness. Told through the

found

Leanne Proffitt enjoyed these

women

during their cycles of birthing, menses

at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Dayschool

where

corresponding movie,” said Proffitt.

“It’s a great motivator!”

talking about the book,” she said,

Susan Warren says the M.O.B.

“but we also spend a lot of time

Scene tends to be drawn to historical

catching up and chatting about our

fiction, particularly stories of strong

kids, our husbands and our lives.”

women. The group recommends the

Tara Teverbaugh enjoys being in

following titles, all of which feature

a book club with women whose kids

courageous and intelligent female

are all the same age. “We’re all on

lead characters.

the same page, which makes us a

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These is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901

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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

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herview As communities grow, ‘old soldiers’ laid to rest march south.

BY HEIDI BRITZ

I made the drive again as I do almost daily They stood for at least 200 years, along roads

toward this same corner, and I was shocked to

both dirt and paved. I drive past the oaks along

find the trees skeletonized last week. Only a few

Shirley Bridge Road almost every day, enjoying

severely cropped limbs were reaching skyward,

them best when they are wrapped in autumn

acknowledging defeat. The massive crowns of

colors or when they throw a cool shade over my car

summer leaves were laid along the ground, and in a

on a particularly blistering summer day. They line

matter of days, nothing was left but stumps the size

the street just in front of an old barn that I love. An

of small cars to grind into oblivion -- and history.

unassuming brick home behind the barn belongs

A road will be paved over the bare ground,

to one of the founding families of Alpharetta. This

evidence of progress marching forward to make

small piece of local history is tucked in among

life easier for commuters. And the sentinels that

subdivisions and busy roads, a reminder of simpler

witnessed the past centuries? They will have

times.

become ghosts just like the soldiers who rested below them so many years ago.

When I moved here 13 years ago from southern California, I was interested in learning about the history of the area. I came across an article that

on the door of this Confederate family’s home

spoke of these particular oaks and how their history

and ask if they had the family’s permission to do

entwined with the Civil War in the 1800s. There is a

so. Such polite protocol seems at odds with the

footnote that Union soldiers were passing through

burning of Atlanta, but times were different and

the area (Sherman’s March to the Sea?), and they

social rules were always applied, no matter the

wanted to stop and have lunch under the shade

circumstance. The family agreed, under duress, and

of these massive trees. An officer had to knock

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s r e k i b y Lad

cruise for a g

volunteer their time to make sure walkers who “Do

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

I

kvanbrackle@bellsouth.net

the 2” are safe and entertained as they stride through

Motorcycle safety cr during Atlanta 2-Day W you can survive tough times yourself.”

Jody Baxley knows about tough times. The mother of three girls, Baxley was diagnosed with

the 30-mile event.

The safety crew is made up of about 40 men

breast cancer at age 39 after a lump was discovered

t’s not every day you see a winged fairy

and women who patrol the route, control traffic and

during a regular mammogram. She completed

cruising the streets on a Harley Davidson Fat

provide comic relief and enthusiastic encouragement

her final reconstructive surgery following a double

Boy. Especially when she is accompanied by

to the weary walkers.

mastectomy just before the family moved to Roswell

a pink princess and a feathered angel.

Dyson is quick to point out that the

These ethereal creatures rev up their engines

male members of the crew dress for the

each year as part of the motorcycle safety

occasion as well.

crew of the Atlanta 2-Day Walk

“The guys are great sports and

in 2008.

Baxley’s husband Lee encouraged her to “Do the 2” in 2009 and was with her the whole way, stopping to pick up crackers or juice at rest stations, then

for Breast Cancer, a fundraising

really get into it,” she said. “They wear

running to catch up

event for Georgia-based breast

pink tights, kilts and tutus, and dye their

as she kept a steady

beards pink. The more outrageous, the

pace. Thanks to their

better. The walkers love it, and it makes

teamwork, Baxley,

cancer organizations.

Tasha

Dyson

(a.k.a.

“Moto

Fairy”) and Connie Sheldon (“Moto

them laugh and forget their blisters

a breast cancer

Princess”) laugh at their nicknames,

for a little bit.”

survivor, was able

hinting that their costumes may not reflect their true personalities, but Sierra Dekin insists

Sheldon says she gains strength f r o m

that “Moto Angel” suits her perfectly.

watching the walkers.

to cross the finish line first.

“I remember one year a little old man and his

“ L e e

There is something rather angelic about these

wife walked the whole route hand-in-hand,” she

supported me

three friends who don feather boas and glittery

said. “Meeting the walkers and hearing their stories is

all through my

wings along with their leather vests and boots and

very humbling. You come away with the feeling that

cancer and kept on

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Biker babes Tasha Dyson, Connie Sheldon and Sierra Dekin volunteer their time each year on the motorcycle safety crew of the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer.

points out that all members of the safety crew ride in honor of friends and loved ones who have had breast cancer, and a few are survivors themselves.

A bright pink banner on Dekin’s bike lists the name of her mother and aunt, among others, who bravely fought the disease.

In addition to helping with the walk, the funloving members of the moto crew raise funds by selling a calendar featuring rather revealing photos of the riders and their bikes. “It’s tastefully done,” Dyson (Miss February) explained with a wink. “I sold one to my mother.”

Dyson is a long-time motorcycle enthusiast who bought her first street bike (the aforementioned Fat Boy) in 2001. She has traveled across Australia, Hawaii and Europe via motorcycle, most recently riding from Rome to Sarajevo.

“You don’t see as many big bikes in Europe,” she said. “Mostly just scooters. As a female on a Harley, I attracted a lot of attention over there.”

good cause

DEVON MORGAN/PHOTOSYNTHESIS STUDIO

Closer to home, Dyson teamed up with several

rew keeps walkers safe Walk for Breast Cancer

other female bikers to ride from Atlanta to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, then over the Sierras and around Lake Tahoe to Denver, Colo.

“We rode for 5,281 miles,” she said. “Then we ran out of vacation time and shipped our bikes home, while we flew back to Georgia.”

Dekin took a bit longer to get comfortable in the seat of a motorcycle.

“I think I broke every part off of my first bike in the first three months,” she laughed. “Mirrors, taillights, everything. I would turn left at a stop sign and just fall over!”

Dekin said she really learned to ride with Dyson when the two took a lady biker road trip to a Harley Davidson H.O.G. Rally in Savannah several years ago.

Now fully comfortable on two wheels, Dekin has joined Dyson and Sheldon on the Atlanta 2-Day

supporting me through the 30 miles of the 2-Day walk,”

safety crew, and the three are already practicing

Baxley said. “He was wonderful.”

for this year’s event, which will be held September

Baxley also felt the support of the moto safety

24-25. More than 750 participants are expected to fill the streets during the two days.

crew.

“The crew members were always there playing

Luckily, the walkers will have an experienced

music, dancing and cheering us on,” Baxley recalled.

guardian angel (and fairy! and princess!) to guide

“One guy had a helmet shaped like a breast on his

them on their way.

head. Those moments of laughter really help keep you going when you are hot and tired.”

While having fun is a big part

For more information about the Atlanta 2-Day Walk, visit www.2daywalk.org, email info@2daywalk. org or call 404-531-4111.

of their volunteer effort, Dekin

Photos, right, from top to bottom: 1. (SPECIAL) Male and female members of the motorcycle safety crew dress in crazy costumes and keep the walkers amused with music, dancing and cheerleading throughout the 30-mile route.

2. (SPECIAL) Connie Sheldon, Sierra Dekin and Tasha Dyson dressed in beads, feathers and wings for the 2010 Atlanta 2-Day Walk.

3. (Courtesy of Atlanta 2-Day Walk) Funds raised by Atlanta 2-Day walkers such as these 2010 participants, support Georgia-based breast cancer organizations. More than 750 walkers are expected in 2011.

4. (Devon Morgan/Photosynthesis Studio) Each member of the moto safety crew rides in memory or honor of loved ones and friends who have battled breast cancer.

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1. Aerial view of the Len Foote Hike Inn. 2. One of the bunk houses at the Len Foote Hike Inn. 3. Relaxing on the deck of a rented house in the Georgia foothills near Dawsonville are, counterclockwise from left, Mary Ellen Cenzalli, Maya Woodall, Jennifer Harrison, Janet Powers, Rozlin Broome, Julie Magardo, Deanna Quinn, Dawn Stark, Michelle Basket and Amy Ryan. 4. Donna Augello, third from left, and her best friends recently took a tour of Georgia vineyards. 5. Lynn Pyecha, far right, on Navarre Beach with friends, from left, Terry Brehm, Mary Brann and Sara Testerman. 6. Shannon Wright, third from right, celebrates her 40th birthday with her friends at the W Hotel in Buckhead.

Girlfriend Getaways:

Near and not-so-far away places to reconnect with best friends

BY CANDY WAYLOCK

You can never have too many girls’

you were that close to busy cities.

minute get away possible…even if it's

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getaways!

Navarre is wonderfully laid back, has

only for one night over the weekend.

You’ve survived summer and 10

a

This past October, we booked

white sugar sands, emerald green

day

four

ocean and a beautiful pier. What it

tour

that

included

weeks of entertaining kids to keep

Georgia

Blackstock,

doesn’t have are crowds and cars

the “Mom, I’m bored,” refrain at bay.

Frogtown Cellars, Wolf Mountain and

and all the touristy stuff you associate

You’ve battled sunburns, swim team

Montaluce. We were in a group of

with the Panhandle of Florida. There

practices and a heat wave for the

about 16, and had a tour guide on

are only three restaurants on the

record books. It’s soooo time for a

the bus who knew the area well and

island – all wonderful – and each

getaway weekend with the girls.

briefed us on each of the wineries as

is just a walking distance from our

we were traveling. We sampled four

place. When we get to Navarre, we

beach, or just a getaway nearby, all

to five wines at each winery.

The

park the car and we’re done driving.

it takes for a perfect girls’ getaway

trip included lunch at Montaluce,

If we feel like shopping or having

are your best buds and (sorry, kids)

where they paired a wine with each

a spa day, Destin is just a short drive

no kids.

course.

away, and everything we need is

Whether it’s a road trip to the

Our reader suggestions Georgia Winery Tour From Donna Augello, Alpharetta

vineyards:

Rent a cabin in the North Georgia mountains Amy Ryan, Alpharetta In 2004, I attended a bachelorette party for my friend Ana Nagel at a rented lake house in the north Georgia mountains. There were thirteen gals in the house and we had such a good time that weekend we decided to make it an annual event. We've kept our promise and have gathered each June for eight years straight.

We use the Vacation Rentals by

We all stayed at my house to

there. But I love coming home to the

continue our girls’ weekend. But

quiet of Navarre Beach…it really is

to make the wine tour even more

the best of both worlds.

find a mountain home large enough

W Hotel Shannon Wright

near Dawsonville for the past four

special, I recommend staying at a bed and breakfast in Dahlonega to really do it right.

Owner website (www.vrbo.com) to for all of us. We've rented a house years, but might try a cabin in Ellijay

My girlfriends and I go to the W

next year. We've hiked Amicalola

Navarre Beach, Fla.

hotel in Buckhead several times a

Falls together and cruised on a

Lynn Pyecha, Alpharetta

year for a girls’ getaway weekend.

rented pontoon boat, but mostly we

Without a doubt, a visit last fall

We first visited Navarre Beach

The rooftop pool during the summer

relax, read, cook and enjoy being

with my girlfriends to four Georgia

during a Spring Break trip with the

is always a blast, and so is the rooftop

together.

vineyards was one of my favorite girls’

family about seven years ago. It

bar, Whiskey, which really gets going

It's impressive how committed we

getaways. The six of us have been

made such an impression on us that

at night. The rooms and service are

all are to this annual get-together. This

friends for more than 20 years, and

we took home the ultimate souvenir –

outstanding! The best part is the W is

summer, Ana was very, very pregnant

each April, we do an annual girls’

a contract on a condo!

walking distance or a short cab ride to

and had to get special permission

weekend. Because we love our time

Navarre Beach sits on a barrier

great shopping and other restaurants.

from her doctor to attend. She knew

together, a few years ago we added

island midpoint between Destin and

Since downtown Atlanta is so close to

she would just have to sit around and

a second girls’ weekend in October.

Pensacola, but you would never know

where most of us live, it makes a last-

relax anyway, and she wanted to do

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todo

it with her girlfriends! She delivered the

with several options available for

souls who believe a five-mile hike

National Geographic’s “Stay List.” An

baby less than a week after returning

every taste and interest. Choose from

through the Blue Ridge Mountains to

interesting history note, the Len Foote

home from the trip.

spa parties, wine tasting, painting,

get to their lodging sounds like the

Inn is named for Leonard E. Foote,

fitness or even make your own

perfect vacation.

a Georgia resident, conservationist,

Everyone starts at the same

biologist and nature photographer,

“We reached out on Facebook

place – the top of the Amicalola

who inspired the comic strip “Mark

to our 14,000+ Friends and asked what

Falls in Dawsonville – and ends at the

Trail.”

type of packages they would like to

front porch of the Inn. The easy-to-

enjoy at Château Élan. Women spoke

moderate trail takes between two

Chateau Elan

loud and clear that they wanted the

and four hours.

Braselton

opportunity to catch up on the latest

Once

‘girls gossip’ while spending time

environmental

together, escaping the pressures of

sustainability practices are weaved

everyday life,” said Doug Rollins, vice

into everything--and cellphones and

What is your favorite girlfriend

president of sales and marketing at

computers won’t work. At night, relax

getaway? Where do you go when

Château Élan.

on the porch under the stars – sans

you want to escape the daily

wine, as alcohol is not allowed – play

grind and enjoy a few days in the

board games or do nothing at all.

company of close friends? Share

The attraction of the Hike Inn to most

details from a memorable getaway

people is its utter lack of distractions.

and you could win a Northside

fragrance.

Two more to try Anyone who has spent time at this Braselton resort, knows when you step through the doors of the palatial retreat, you are transported to the South of France. The bumperto-bumper traffic on I-85, just beyond the

vineyards,

becomes

nothing

more than background noise.

Recognizing “staycations”

the closer

surge to

in

home,

Chateau Elan has developed “Girls Just Wanna Have Wine” packages,

For more information, visit www. chateauelan.com.

Len Foote Hike Inn Dawsonville Boasting comfort, not luxury, the Len Foote Hike Inn is for those hearty

there,

you’ll haven

find

an

where

The Inn was named one of the 36 “Best American Hikes” by Backpacker magazine

and

is

included

kvanbrackle@bellsouth.net Enjoy the cooler temperatures and glorious leaf colors this fall with a day trip to one of north Georgia’s many fall festivals. Family fun is to be found in all forms from Ferris wheels and apple fritters to barbeque and blues.

▲ Yellow Daisy Festival Sept. 8-11 Stone Mountain Park

Southern artists display their wares to the thousands who attend this yearly event. Wander wooded trails full of arts and crafts including pottery, basket-weaving, mapmaking, photography, wood carving and art on various media. It is a juried show, meaning the vendors are judged on submitted works. Enjoy a variety of food and regional bands playing country, bluegrass and rock and roll. Lounge chairs are available for husbands. Best advice: Go early on Thursday or Friday to avoid heavy crowds. No charge other than entry fee to the park. http://festivals. stonemountainpark.com

36th annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair Sept. 9 – 17 Habersham County Fairgrounds, Clarkesville, Ga.

Livestock shows, beauty pageant, art show, 4-H competitions, cakewalks, bingo, rodeo entertainment on two stages, grounds show, petting zoo, food and craft vendors and a large carnival midway.

Adults $5, children (6-10) $3. www. chattahoocheemountainfair.org

Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Festival 3 – 10 p.m. Sept. 10 Downtown historic Blue Ridge, Ga.

Sample award-winning barbeque from the best local BBQ vendors and performances by the blues artists across the Southeast, such as the legendary Francine Reed.

Prize giveaways, silent auctions and Sweetwater Brew on tap. $5 tickets. www.blueridgelodgingassociation. com/events/

25th annual JapanFest Sept. 17-18 Convention Center, Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth

With crowds exceeding 17,000, JapanFest is the largest Japanese cultural festival in the Southeast

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featuring Japanese dance, instruments and Taiko drumming, kitemaking, calligraphy, martial arts demos and much more. Enjoy sushi and other Japanese foods. Proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to earthquake and tsunami relief efforts. www.japanfest.org

45th annual Roswell Arts Festival 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sept. 17-18 Roswell’s Historic Town Square

Features performing arts as well as artwork and crafts for sale. Free with shuttles running from City Hall to Town Square both days. www.roswellartsfestival.com

Roselawn Arts Festival Sept. 17-18 Roselawn Museum, 224 W. Cherokee Ave., Cartersville, Ga.

Quality arts and crafts and two days of delightful entertainment in a historic city setting on the spacious lawn of the Roselawn Museum in the heart of downtown Cartersville.

Admission is free. Paintings and jewelry to basketry, quilting, weaving, potter, photography and wood. Book sale, food vendors. Music by popular regional performers. Tour the 18-room Victorian house museum, carriage house and one-room schoolhouse. www.roselawnmuseum.com

Alpine Helen’s 41st Oktoberfest Sept. 22 through Oct. 30 Helen, Ga.

Every year since 1970, Oktoberfest transforms tranquil Helen on the banks of the Chattahoochee into the ultimate north Georgia party town. Do the polka with dancers in native costume, eat Bavarian food and enjoy the festival into the wee hours of the morning. Oompah bands play throughout the day in Festhalle where cold beer and hot Germanstyle bratwursts are served. A parade on the first Saturday of the festival kicks things off. www.helenga.org/ events/41st-annual-oktoberfest

Lake Oconee BBQ Classic Sept. 23-24 Greensboro, Ga.

T e a m s of barbeque chefs (such as “The Pig Whisperers” and “Best Butts in Town”) compete for coveted prizes at this Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned contest. Awards are also given to the best grits and peach or pecan desserts. Live music in the evenings. Friday free to the public, Saturday $5, 12 and under free. Proceeds benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. http:// lakeoconeebbqandbluesfestival. com

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Their former owner loved them, but had to move to a small rental property, so he called Adopt a Golden Atlanta. They are very bonded, and Adopt a Golden Atlanta promised to keep them together. They had been living outside on a large property with a pond and invisible fence.

Duke and Duchess are extremely obedient and know all basic commands.

They are very friendly and like other dogs. They love, love, love to swim! This royal couple is looking for a home where they can be inside dogs and sleep on comfy dog beds at night.

To inquire about adopting Duke and Duchess, go to www.adoptagoldenatlanta.com.

UPDATE: July’s

Pet of the Month, Macey, found

her "fur-ever" home, thanks to a Northside Woman

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reader who adopted her!

Welcome to our pet feature Please send us your news about rescue groups and vet questions. We will try to answer them and publicize your group!

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goodeats How to feed your boys of fall Football requires healthy diet, solid nutritional choices

BY LESLIE SEGURIA

of

electrolytes,

including

sodium,

leslie@freshfromyourkitchen.com

chloride, potassium, magnesium and calcium. Drinking water is helpful, but

I remember when my son had his first summer football practice, the

according to Love, it’s not enough.

She advises players to limit or all

caffeinated

nutrients and electrolytes lost during the game, says Love.

After the game, it’s important for players to replenish with water, carbs and light protein in a drinkable form.

coach told us to have the boys drink

avoid

beverages

For young players, chocolate milk

all day long to avoid dehydration.

before and after practice or games,

is a good choice; for older boys, try

But nobody ever mentioned nutrition

since caffeine actually causes fluid

smoothies with protein.

or how to juggle mealtimes to

loss. Pre-game, athletes should drink

accommodate the boys’ practice

17-20 oz. of fluids including sports

schedules.

drinks like Gatorade G2, which help

What I hear most from parents

So I did research on how to keep

build up the electrolytes they’ll be

is the question of how to properly

kids properly hydrated and fed during

losing. They should also bring two liters

football season. I’ve also come up

of fluids to drink during the game.

Juggling Meal Times

Proper Nutrition

dinnertime hassle. My “go to” expert

What players eat before, during

on nutrition is Page Love, a registered

and after the game is important to

dietitian with Nutrifit Sport Therapy of

give them energy, build muscle and

Atlanta.

avoid getting sick. Before games, Love recommends eating foods that are familiar to them that are high in

Good Hydration It’s 97 degrees, not a cloud in the

carbs, moderate in protein and low

sky and your son is pushing himself

in fat. Good choices include grilled

to his limit physically for two hours,

chicken or turkey sandwiches, apples,

wearing 10 pounds of football gear.

milk and sports drinks. An hour or two

Of course he’s sweating, but what

before the game, a light snack like

else is he losing besides water?

fruit yogurt, bananas, energy bars,

Sweat contains substances called

sports drink and water are good.

electrolytes that allow our muscles,

Mid-game snacks should include

nerves and fluids to do their job. When

grainy and salty snacks like pretzels,

we sweat, we’re depleting our stores

crackers or snack mix to help replenish

practice, and again after practice.

I’d suggest making an entrée or two at the beginning of the week and portioning it in individual containers to “zap” in the microwave after school and or practice.

Pasta

dishes, a veggie-filled frittata, or pita pizzas with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce will all hold well in the refrigerator or freezer if sealed and stored properly.

Leslie Guria's Fresh from Your Kitchen Personal Chef Service serves clients throughout north metro Atlanta. For information, visit http:// www.freshfromyourkitchne.com/ blog or email Chef Leslie at leslie@ freshfromyourkitchen.com.

Veggie Frittata

with a few recipes you can try to help your kids eat right while minimizing the

feed their child between school and

An easy, make-ahead “dinner” recipe that’s packed with nutrition.

Serves Makes six light meal servings Ingredients • 1 cup of your favorite veggies, chopped – red/green pepper, asparagus, onion, etc.

• ½ cup chopped ham – optional • 2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese • 10 eggs beaten with 2T water • 1T butter or olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste Preparation • Pre-heat oven to Broil setting • In a 12-inch ovenproof, non-stick pan, melt butter or heat olive oil.

• Add chopped vegetables and ham to the pan. Sauté five minutes on medium heat or until soft and beginning to brown.

• Whisk together eggs, water, salt, pepper and cheese in separate

bowl. Add egg mixture to the pan and swirl to incorporate with veggies and ham.

• Cook for approximately five minutes on medium/medium high heat, pushing edges toward center of pan to distribute uncooked egg. Eggs will be ready to broil when the bottom is set and the top is begging to set.

• Place sauté pan in oven, set to broil and cook for three minutes or until eggs are beginning to puff and are cooked through.

• Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing into six triangles. Store in microwavesafe containers and reheat at 50 percent power at one-minute increments until cooked through.

• Serve with whole grain rolls or toast.

Get a fast pass in the emergency room with Game Pass One of the best things about the

a good number of athletes in hospital

• The trainer, coach or team physician

the Game Pass, you and they won’t

new school year, at least for many

emergency rooms with their parents

will give the athlete a Game Pass

have to endure the wait at North

of the kids, is the start of school and

or coaches.

that indicates the student’s name,

Fulton Hospital. For more information

his school, an initial assessment of

contact your school’s coach or

the injury.

trainer.

league sports. While the ping of

This year, those athletes who

baseball against bat continues for a

attend schools in North Fulton County

while, two-a-day football practices

won’t have to wait long to be seen in

• The athlete and his parent/guardian

are also underway, as well as track

the emergency room at North Fulton

present the Game Pass at the

and volleyball and a number of other

Hospital. In conjunction with Resurgens

Emergency Room when signing in.

sports.

Orthopaedics, every school’s training

• The athlete will be seen by a medical

staffs has been provided the North

professional within 15 minutes – we

Fulton Hospital Game Pass.

promise!

Unfortunately,

accidents

and

injuries still happen in school and league sports, both in practice and in competition. Fortunately, the majority

This is how it works:

of these injuries are not severe neck or

• A student athlete gets a non-critical

head injuries. But every year there are

injury at practice or school.

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The only thing worse than seeing your student athlete injured is waiting to receive medical attention. With

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herbeauty Changing seasons means changing your beauty routine • Change your foundation:

BY CYNTHIA GRISOLIA

Sheer,

light

generously blushed look in berry shades.

summer coverage gives way to more hydrating, As summer fades, so does that summer glow.

heftier formulas. Replace tinted moisturizers or

• Change your color comfort zone: This fall’s

To get your skincare and makeup fall fresh, follow

mineral powders with hydrating, tone-equalizing

beauty trends are all about bold. From graphic

these simple but effective tips to ease into cooler

foundations

Hydrating

eyes to bright red lips, the season’s look is anything

weather.

Makeup ($13). This unique “powder” formula goes

but boring. Try a graphic eyeliner look by “winging

on like a mineral powder, but covers and hydrates

it” with a 60’s mod-inspired cat eye. Line upper and

• Change your cleansers: Gel cleansers are

like a creamier one. Micro-encapsulated water

lower rims and extend beyond the outer corner,

great for light, summer cleansing, but drier air

beads break on contact as you brush it on, so it

sweeping upward with Maybelline’s Eyestudio

means drier skin. Combat dehydration with creamy

hydrates as you cover imperfections, imparting

Master Drama Cream Pencil ($8) in black. It delivers

body and facial cleansers like Olay’s Moisturizing

“just-right” coverage for all skin types.

precise and intense color that makes going “outside

like

Almay’s

Wake-Up

the lines” easy. Complete your fall look with a splash

Body Wash Collection ($6) and Alpha Hydrox’s • Change texture and colors: Shimmery, bronze

Nourishing Facial Cleanser ($8). These creamy formulas cleanse and moisturize at the same time.

summer shades are replaced with more matted

of fire engine red lipstick like MAC’s Runaway Red ($15), and face fall’s trends fearlessly.

and intense hues like L’Oreal’s Studio Secrets • Change your moisturizers: Just as you need

Color Smokes Eyeshadow Quads in Lavender ($7)

to change cleansers, changing your moisturizers

or Too Faced Matte Eyeshadow Collection ($36).

will aid in keeping dry skin at bay. Rich body lotions

Blush replaces bronzers in fall-friendly shades from

like Vaseline Intensive Care’s Cocoa Butter Deep

Makeup Forever’s Professional HD High Definition

Conditioning Body Lotion ($4) and L’Oreal’s super-

Blush ($25) in Truth or Dare or Cover Girl’s Simply

hydrating facial cream, Hydra-Renewal Continuous

Ageless Sculpting Blush ($12) in Royal Plum. These

Moisture Cream ($8), are lightweight but super

creamy formulas do double duty to enhance

hydrating.

cheeks and highlight cheekbones with this fall’s

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

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Kid’s Creek is celebrating it’s 7th year of helping children reach their potential in North Atlanta.

• Physical Therapy • Speech Therapy • Interactive Metronome • Hippotherapy • Handwriting Groups

• Occupational Therapy • Oral Motor Myofunctional Therapy • P.R.O.M.P.T. Speech Therapy • Feeding Therapy • Social Skills Groups

� Call now to sign up for our Summer Camps!

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herhealth

Lifestyle and heredity can lead to varicose veins The exact cause of varicose

in pregnancy distends veins, causing

Family history also plays a role in

and calf muscles activated. When

veins and spider veins is unknown.

blood to pool from valve dysfunction.

the development of varicose veins

you are seated, move your legs

However, there are certain factors

The expanding uterus can compress

and spider veins. If your mother

frequently, flexing ankles from time

that may make you more susceptible

veins,

has varicose veins, there is a high

to time. Maintaining your ideal body

in developing this very common

pressure. Thankfully, varicose veins

indication you may as well.

weight also helps to reduce excess

problem, which afflicts more females

that develop in pregnancy can

Other factors traced to varicose

than males.

spontaneously improve -- or even

and spider veins include a sedentary

completely resolve -- within the first

lifestyle, prolonged standing or sitting,

Once unhealthy veins develop,

year after delivery.

chronic constipation, birth control

there are many options to help treat

pills, obesity and restrictive clothing.

varicose veins, including sclerotherapy

All of these can contribute to the

and Veinwave. Your dermatologist will

development of unhealthy veins.

be able to help diagnose and offer

One of the known factors is pregnancy. Increased blood volume

causing

even

more

vein

pressure on your legs and prevent valve compression.

But what can you do to prevent

treatment solutions specific to your

this condition from happening to you?

condition, allowing you the option

Your physician can offer advice and

to bare your legs in public without

outline some guidelines that may help

embarrassment or cover ups.

prevent the development of varicose and spider veins. Advice includes elevating your legs when possible, and keeping your feet higher than your heart.

Daily

exercise

that

includes

walking, climbing and cycling are all excellent ways to keep your leg

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

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OutandAbout Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ A fundraiser for the Drake House, providing crisis housing and support for mothers and children in North Fulton.

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Alli Shearer is proud of the new lady bug on her cheek.

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Roseann Brust, Max Carangelo and Kathleen Hughes serve with a smile at Woamtec’s tent. Woamtec is a local networking group for women.

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gie Riya Desetty patiently waits as Mag Thomas paints a butterfly.

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, of Alpharetta Pastor Ollie Wagner, left daughter with Presbyterian Church Ballard. rard Ge and ite Wh Sue y Zoey,

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KATIE VANBRACKLE Scooping up samples at the Drake House tent are, from left, Patti Math is, Virginia Bart, Cynthia Hodge and Rabbi Harvey Winokur.

Saturday, October 1, 2011, 9am - 5 pm Enjoy an old-fashioned event featuring American Country Antiques and Juried Artists, Roaming Musicians, Food and Fun. - 100 Exhibitors -

The Historic Community of Crabapple is located 5 miles North of Roswell, GA and 3 miles West of Alpharetta, GA.

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ghter Candice Belle Isle and dau of husband/ Kaylee scoop on behalf for mayor of dad David, a candidate Alpharetta.

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Scooping for St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church are, from left Becca Wood, Nastia Catanzaro and Juliette Catanzaro.

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Update your look with these simple additions

BY CINDY GAINES

Owner, Cindy Gaines Interiors, Johns Creek

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◄ New lamps – If you’ve had the same lamps since you’ve been married, it’s probably time for a change. We often don’t notice our lamps, but it’s amazing the difference you’ll see by updating lamps. You don’t necessarily have to toss the old lamps—just move them into a less-used area, such as a guest bedroom or terrace level.

► Pillows

–

The

ultimate

(and

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Add a few pillows on your sofa, chairs or beds to really change the look of the room.

◄ Mirrors – Sometimes all it takes is a wall mirror to highlight the view of your room. It becomes an everchanging piece of art, if placed in the right location to reflect the outdoors throughout the day. The style and size of the mirror is important when you consider where to place it in your home.

► Artwork – While original artwork is a wonderful investment, there are many outlets for inexpensive prints and oils that, if framed properly, will have the same design impact. Save on the print, and perhaps splurge on a decorative frame that sets off the art and beautifully fills an otherwise empty wall.

◄ Wallpaper/paint – Change the entire look of the room with a new coat of paint or strategically placed wallpaper. While painting may be a do-it-yourself weekend project, consider professional assistance to hang wallpaper. Open your mind to the many design possibilities today’s wallpaper has to offer.

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SEPTEMBER

todo 1

Dralion by Cirque du Soleil Through Sept. 4. Chinese acrobatic arts explore the quest for harmony between humans and nature. Arena at Gwinnett Center, Duluth.

▲ 25th Annual Arts on the Creek Through Sept. 4. Johns Creek’s fifth annual arts festival. On the grounds of Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Music, dance and theater, artists’ market, food, children’s activities. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. www.artsonthecreek.org

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Celtic Woman LIVE 7:30 p.m. Atlanta fans can witness the filming of Celtic Woman’s brand new live concert which will be broadcast on Public Television and released on DVD. Fox Theatre, Atlanta. www.foxtheatre.org

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Motherhood the Musical 8 p.m. This hysterical and poignant four-woman musical is a must-see for anyone who is, has, or knows a mom. Through Nov. 20. 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St., Atlanta. www.14thstplayhouse.org

Summer movie under the stars in Milton 7:30 p.m. Part of B98.5’s “B at the Movies” series. Disney’s “Tangled” will be shown at Birmingham United Methodist Church, 15770 Birmingham Highway, Milton. Free. www.cityofmiltonga.us

Power of Pink 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 300 North Fulton businesswomen participate in a silent auction of fashion celebrating survivorship.

Sponsored by North Fulton Hospital and supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Country Club of Roswell.

770-751-2660.

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Wicked the Musical 8 p.m. The Wicked Witch of the West as you’ve never seen her before. Fox Theatre, Atlanta.

Shows continue through Oct. 9. www.foxtheatre.org Volunteer orientation at Drake House An orientation for those interested in volunteering at the Drake House will be held 10 a.m. Sept. 14. The Drake House, located at 10500 Clara Drive in Roswell, provides emergency residential housing for women and children in the North Fulton County area.

Volunteers are needed for general office duties, facility upkeep, inventory/restocking the pantry, donations management and apartment readiness. Please contact Lynn Canty at 770-587-4712, ext. 305. www.thedrakehouse.org

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Alive After Five 5 – 9 p.m. Dining, shopping and music in Historic Downtown Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

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45th Annual Roswell Arts Festival Through Sept. 18. Roswell’s Historic Town Square. Features performing arts as well as artwork and crafts for sale. Free with shuttles running from City Hall to Town Square both days. www.roswellartsfestival.com

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▲ The Miracle Worker 8:00 p.m. Cumming Playhouse.

The beautiful story of Annie Sullivan and her blind and mute student, Helen Keller. A portion of the proceeds go to the Forsyth County Lions Club and their work with sight conservation and the blind in our community. Shows run Sept. 1 through Oct. 2. www.playhousecumming.com

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The Beach Boys 8:30 p.m. Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famers The Beach Boys in concert. Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com

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Johns Creek Fall Family Festival 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Inflatables, carnival games, music, food, arts & crafts and fun for the entire family.

Free. Location to be announced. www.johnscreekga.gov

One Night of a Thousand Dreams 6:30 – 11 p.m. Dinner, music, speakers and live and silent auctions to benefit Dream Weavers of Georgia, a foster child charity. The Manor Golf and Country Club, 16002 Hopewell Road, Alpharetta. www.dreamweaversofgeorgia.org 33rd Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards 8 p.m. Toni Braxton and Mother’s Finest are among those to be honored by the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The show will be broadcast live on Georgia Public Broadcasting. Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com

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Bard in the Yard presents Henry IV, Part I 7:30 p.m. One of Shakespeare’s best tales of court intrigue and fierce battles with the humorous exploits of Sir Falstaff and Prince Hal. On the lawn at Barrington Hall. Free admission. Performances continue through October 8. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.northfultondramaclub.org

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▲ Taste of Johns Creek 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Unlimited samples from 50 restaurants.

Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Road, Johns Creek. www.tasteofjc.com 2011 Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards 5:30 p.m. Celebrating the best of local community theater. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Roswell. www.matawards.com

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▲ Atlanta’s 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer 7 - 5 p.m. Thirty miles, two days. All of the funds raised stay in Georgia to help in the fight against breast cancer. http://itsthejourney.org A Woman’s Life Expo 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free event featuring women-owned businesses or services geared toward women. Ballroom dancers, fashion show and more!

Forsyth Conference Center behind the Avenues, 7745 Majors Road, Cumming www.cummingforsythchamber.org/ events/ Atlanta Balalaika Society Gala Concert ► 7:30 p.m. Russian folk music, song and dance. $20 tickets. The ABS is one of the largest orchestras of Russian folk instruments outside of Russia. Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

Girls Night: The Musical Through Oct. 2. 7:30 p.m.

Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, 30097.

This off-broadway musical follows five women as they tell it like it is, relive their past and sing and dance to popular hits from the ’80s and ’90s. www.gwinnettcenter.com

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OCTOBER

Crossroads at Crabapple Antiques & Art Festival 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 790 Mayfield Road, Milton. Featuring 50 antique dealers from six states and 50 local juried artists. crossroadscrabapplefestival.com

▲ Scarecrow Harvest, Farmers Market and Brew Moon Fest Downtown Alpharetta. From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., view the decorated scarecrows on Main Street. Live country music, games and inflatables for kids, hay rides and a Farmer’s Market. From 6:30 to 11 p.m. enjoy a street dance at the Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest. www.awesomealpharetta.com

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North Fulton Hospital Presents

Power of Pink

BR EA ST CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON

Friday, September 23, 2011 Countr y Club of Roswell 11 am - 2 pm

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Survivor Fashion Show 12:30 Sponsored by Dillard’s Purchase tickets online at www.PowerofPink.co or by Phone at 770-751-2660 Table of 10 for $750 Tickets $75 per person

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