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Northside Woman was proud to be the media partner of North Fulton Hospital's Sept. 22 “Power of Pink” luncheon, which featured a fashion show modeled by breast cancer survivors. Among the lovely ladies on the catwalk were, from left, Corina Murray, Joyce Gattis and Trudie Davies.

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production

This October marks the fourth time

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Northside

associate publisher

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passed away from breast cancer. It

its

touches all of us; and for many of us,

October publication to breast cancer.

too closely. So at Northside Woman,

In those four years, more than one

we will continue to show our support for

million women in the United States were

those fighting breast cancer in the best

diagnosed with breast cancer, and about

way we know how…by bringing you the

100,000 women lost their lives because of

inspiring stories of those who are among

this disease.

the legions of survivors.

Woman

has

devoted

Staggering statistics. But the good

This year we were proud to be a

news is there are more than 2.5 million

partner in the “Power of Pink” event

survivors of breast cancer today, and

hosted by North Fulton Hospital which

that number is growing; a testament

raised thousands of dollars for the Susan

to

detection,

G. Komen for the Cure organization. You

research and screening. Still, about one

will meet the 14 women who walked the

in eight women in the U.S. will develop

pink catwalk in a survivor’s fashion show.

breast cancer in their lifetime, and

These wives, mothers, grandmothers and

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doctors are no closer to determining the

sisters have been through the nightmare

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cause of breast cancer today than they

of breast cancer, and come out the other

were a decade ago.

side with an outlook on life and love that

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increased

awareness,

Most of us know someone who has

we can all envy.

survived, is fighting, or may have even

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goodeats

Celebrate Oktoberfest!

Gasthaus Restaurant serves traditional German fare STORY & PHOTOS BY

pastry topped with raspberry preserves and served

KATIE VANBRACKLE

warm with vanilla ice cream.

Baked delicacies are a specialty of Weger’s, who

kvanbrackle@bellsouth.net

also owns The Cake Shoppe in Roswell. He calls baking It’s October! Time to pull on the lederhosen

“a hobby,” though. The Cake Shoppe has been in

and dance the polka. If you aren’t able to

business for 27 years, winning awards for its wedding

travel to Munich, Germany’s official Oktoberfest

cakes. Now in a new location on the northwest corner

celebration, not to worry. A little slice of Bavaria

of Alpharetta Highway and Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell (next to CiCi’s Pizza), The Cake Shoppe sells

can be found right here on the Northside.

You’ve probably driven past it before, but

Gasthaus Restaurant 310 Atlanta Road (Highway 9) Cumming, Ga. 30040 770-844-7244 www.gasthaus-cumming.com

many of the desserts served at Gasthaus.

perhaps didn’t notice the small white house on

Cooking has always been Weger’s passion, and

the side of Highway 9 in downtown Cumming.

he says the great thing about being a chef is you can

The exterior of the Gasthaus Restaurant may not

travel the world and get a job anywhere. He left Austria

draw your attention, but the authentic German and

in 1968 after completing his chef’s apprenticeship and

European cuisine served inside has attracted a loyal

was working in Bermuda when he met his British wife,

following among Northside residents.

Janet. The couple now lives in Forsyth County. When

Gasthaus’ owner and chef Reinhold Weger,

their son Robert began working at The Cake Shoppe, Weger had extra time to try a new venture.

born and raised in Austria, takes pride in serving

authentic

Bavarian

He purchased Gasthaus in 2005 from a

dishes.

German couple who were ready to

Not sure what to try? The sampler

retire.

plate gives you a trio of tastes wienerschnitzel

With 47 years of experience in the

(sautéed boneless pork or veal

food industry, Weger knew operating

including

in a brown sauce), sauerbraten with

and

sour

espagnole

sauce) and a choice of bratwurst,

venture. He has been very pleased

he

c

2

sweet

a small restaurant could be a risky

nd ra

(beef roast marinated and braised

O w ne

1

knockwurst or debrezina sausage. Side

with the success of Gasthaus, which fR e

has become a favorite with locals. He inho

items range from German potato salad

ld W e g e

(prepared with vinegar and bacon) to braised red cabbage (seasoned with onions and apples) and spätzle, a homemade egg pasta.

Manager Brian Noeske enjoys introducing Bavarian food to local residents who may not be familiar with it.

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of the food (everything is made fresh daily in-

house) and the loyalty of his staff.

“Gasthaus is a modest place, and we are like a family,” Weger said of his employees. “There is very little turnover in our staff, which ensures consistency in the food and the service.”

There is indeed a family atmosphere at Gasthaus.

go out for German tonight,’” he said. “It may not

Weger mentions a local boy, Mark, who was taking

be as well-known as Italian or Mexican, but once

German in school and offered to help out in the kitchen

they try German food, they always come back for

in order to practice his language skills. Mark enjoyed the

more.”

work and the people so much that he is now cooking

delicious reuben on rye (homemade tender corned beef sliced very thin, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and

THE FOOD 1. A traditional Reuben on Rye served with spätzle, German egg noodles. $7

attributes his success to the high quality

“You don’t often hear people saying, ‘Hey, let’s

Lighter fare is offered at lunch, including a

Top: Waitress Amanda Stepp, in a traditional dirndl dress, serves German draft beer at Gasthaus.

r

on the line.

“I’ve converted him into a chef’s apprentice,” said Weger with a grin.

Thousand Island dressing) and warm Goulash Soup

Gasthaus’ small patio serves as a Biergarten where

(beef with spicy Hungarian paprika, potatoes and

Oktoberfest picnics are held each Sunday in October

celery).

from 2 – 5 p.m. Enjoy live polka music while you sample

Sabine Genet, an Alpharetta resident originally

an assortment of sausages, salads, soft pretzels and

from Limburg, Germany, said it’s hard to find good

a stein of fresh draft beer, such as Erdinger Weissbier

2. The Sampler Plate: wienerschnitzel, sauerbraten and a choice of sausages served with German potato salad and sweet red cabbage. $19

German food in Atlanta, so she was pleased to discover

(wheat beer) from Erding, Germany or perhaps the

Gasthaus in Cumming.

newly added Stiegl, brewed in Salzburg, Austria.

Carol Bybee, of Milton, who has traveled to

Raise your stein with a hearty “Prost!” (that’s

3. The Linzer Torte, a rich almond pastry topped with raspberry preserves, served warm with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. $5

Germany and Austria many times, agrees. Bybee highly

“Cheers!” in German) and enjoy your own little taste of

recommends Chef Weger’s Linzer Torte, a rich almond

Oktoberfest right here in Georgia.

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shereads

Local Readers Get a Roswell’s Mystery Readers’ Book Club figures out “whodunit”

BY KATIE VANBRACKLE

kvanbrackle@bellsouth.net Mystery: something

A

profound

wholly

secret;

unknown,

or

something kept cautiously concealed, and therefore exciting curiosity or wonder. – BrainyQuote.com Reading a well-crafted mystery is like walking through a maze, twisting and turning, coming oh-so-close to the conclusion before reaching yet another dead end. You are almost out of time, danger is building and

KATIE VANBRACKLE

Mystery Readers Book Club: Front from left, Janis Wolfson, Jane Harp, Louise Bullwinkel, Melisha Gilreath and Gina Stordahl. Middle from left, Laurie DeRosa, Jane Swift, Marlene Chmiel, Ann Creech and Rhonda Mihalik.. Back row from left, Ron DeRosa, Ed Bullwinkel, Lynne Fisler, Carol Tall and Joe Creech.

yet the solution eludes you…

Whether an intellectual thriller,

chick lit books about amateur sleuths

woman, while others were adamant

crime story or gothic horror tale, a

that are fun to read, but don’t always

that Marty was a man. After a bit of

good mystery grabs your imagination

have a very deep plot.

research, the group was amused to

and takes it for an exhilarating ride.

“We don’t like sloppy writing or

discover that the hardcover edition

Perhaps, this is why one local book

weak storylines,” she said, adding

had been extensively revised before

club devotes itself exclusively to the

that the group enjoys reading books

coming out in paperback, resulting in

mystery genre.

they may not have chosen on their

a gender switch for Marty, whose long

own.

hair changed from “pigtails like an

The Mystery Readers’ Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of the

One such story was

month at 6:30 p.m. at the Roswell

Randy Wayne White’s

Library (exceptions: third Tuesday in

Deep Shadow set

November and second Tuesday in

in the swamps of

December). Co-sponsored by Friends

central Florida

of the Roswell Library, the group is

and involving

open to the public with a regular

a

attendance of 10 to 14 people. Both

ravenous

men and women of varied ages

predator with

participate. The group would like

a

to extend an open invitation to join

and

them for a discussion of Alex Kava’s

eyes. “We started

Black Friday: a Maggie O’Dell novel

seeing giant lizards

at their Oct. 25 meeting.

everywhere we went,”

The

Mystery

Readers

mysterious,

long

tail

glowing

aging Pippi Longstocking”

to “pigtails like Willie With Nelson in his Halloween heyday.” lurking around W i t h the corner, Halloween lurking around October is the the corner, perfect month to October is enjoy a spooky the perfect thriller or chilling month to enjoy mystery. a spooky thriller

have

laughed Swift. “Even Starbucks has

enjoyed 36 novels together since

a Komodo dragon coffee flavor.”

or chilling mystery. If you need help finding a good story, the Mystery Readers’ website

(www.forl.net/mystery

recommend the following books:

A Beautiful Place to Die

by Malla Nunn A white Afrikaner police captain is murdered in a small South African border town in 1952 and it’s up to English detective Emmanuel Cooper and his Zulu sidekick to solve the crime.

An engrossing novel that explores the underbelly of a divided society in a foreign environment.

Killer Weekend

by Ridley Pearson This fast-paced whodunit opens with a death threat to Elizabeth Shaler, the New York attorney general who is running for U.S. president. Shaler will announce her candidacy at a threeday conference of the world’s most prominent business leaders where Sheriff Walt Fleming must identify the would-be assassin.

the inception of the group in 2008.

Trying to figure out “who done

bookclub.html) lists all previous book

Coordinator Jane Swift said that the

it” before the end of the story is an

club selections, as well as current

group reads many different types of

enjoyable challenge for the Mystery

choices. Links to other websites for

mysteries. “Some of us really enjoy old

Readers, whose group discussions

mystery lovers are included, such as

gone-wrong,

hapless

classics like The Maltese Falcon, while

bring forth a variety of viewpoints

www.stopyourekillingme.com (a “to

Dortmunder

is

others prefer more modern thrillers,”

and comments.

die for” resource for lovers of thriller,

stealing an 800-pound bejeweled

What’s So Funny?

by Donald W. Westlake In

this

classic

comic

caper-

crook

blackmailed

John into

Swift said. “The one thing everyone

One discussion became a bit

spy and suspense books) or www.

chess set meant for Czar Nicolas II.

agrees upon is that we won’t read

confusing when some readers insisted

sistersincrime.com, featuring female

New York City is a main setting in this

cozy mysteries.”

that the character “Marty” in Nevada

crime fiction writers.

twisting and turning novel in which

To Swift, “cozy mysteries” include

Barr’s Endangered Species was a

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The Mystery Readers particularly

everyone is crooked in some way.

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The Quiltmaker’s Journey

by Jeff Brumbeau Escaping from the protective walls of wealth and privilege, a young girl discovers the harsh world outside. She realizes she has the power to help those who are less fortunate and finds a strength and purpose she never knew before. Making the loveliest quilts in the world, the girl decides to give them away.

A Stitch in Time (Quilt Trilogy, Vol. 1) by Ann Rinaldi TThe embittered Chelmsford family of Salem, Mass. struggles in post-Revolutionary America as daughter Hannah takes solace in the quilt she is making from scraps given to her by special friends and family. As she tells her story and stitches her quilt, the patchwork of their lives takes shape.

unsung‘she’ro

Storybook Quilts Janie Stokes doesn’t let cancer keep her from piecing together a dream

BY KATIE VANBRACKLE

quilts in the storyline. Her collection

cancer

kvanbrackle@bellsouth.net

grew to over 140 books.

55 in 2006, Stokes

After retiring, Stokes didn’t want

had

at

age

successfully

Every quilt has a story to tell,

her treasured collection of quilt-

u n d e r g o n e

and Janie Stokes’ dream is to share

related storybooks to gather dust on

chemotherapy and

some of those stories with Georgia’s

a shelf. It became her dream to find

was

schoolchildren.

a way to use them to inspire other

nicely. At a quilt

teachers to include quilts in their

show

own classrooms.

however,

Stokes, a retired Cobb County schoolteacher, started quilting as a newlywed in the 1970s. Her husband

Stokes’ local quilting guild, the Stars,

last

Martha Ann’s Quilt for Queen Victoria by Kyra E. Hicks The true story of former slave Martha Ann Ricks who spent 50 years saving spare coins to fulfill her dream of meeting the Queen of England, whose British navy patrolled the Liberian coast to keep away slave catchers.

fall, several

of her close friends

was working on his doctorate and

Chattahoochee

spent long hours at the lab each

rose to the challenge. When Stokes

something was “not

night. Not one to sit around bored,

shared her idea with the group, many

quite

Stokes followed a whim and enrolled

members volunteered to choose a

Stokes. It was soon

in a quilting class at a local high

book and create a quilt to match

determined that the cancer had

school. She made a simple sampler

the one in the story. To her delight,

migrated into her brain in the form of

and fell in love with quilting.

Stokes soon received 37 beautiful,

a large tumor.

Over the years, Stokes found

Evening

recovering

unique quilts.

noticed

that right”

Stokes

with

courageously

faced

together

A Storybook Quilt Committee

another round of chemotherapy,

her two passions of quilting and

was formed to pair the book/

saying it was “easier the second time

teaching. It was easy to do, she

quilt collection with lesson plans,

around because you knew what

said, as quilting involves quite a bit

discussion

you were facing and could brace

of math and science and quilts have

projects and web resources for

played a significant role in American

teachers, home-schoolers, libraries,

history and folk art.

museums or Scout troops.

clever

ways

to

piece

questions,

hands-on

yourself.”

Emerging from the hospital more determined than ever to see her

As the project progressed, Stokes’

dream to its fruition, Stokes spent

children’s

health took a turn for the worse.

her recuperation period writing and

books she could find that included

Originally diagnosed with ovarian

submitting a grant proposal to the

To enhance her lessons, Stokes began

collecting

any

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National Quilting Association. The grant was approved, a small amount of funding soon followed and the storybook quilt project continued full steam ahead.

Stokes recently received word that her treatment was successful and she is “stable.”

“The doctors will never call me ‘cancer-free,’” she said. “Ovarian cancer is a long-term disease like diabetes. You can manage it, but it will never completely go away.”

See QUILT, Page 14

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herhealth Pink Ribbons: Hype or hope for breast cancer Grassroots organization urges consumers to ‘Think Before You Pink’

BY CANDY WAYLOCK

working to educate consumers to

which partnered with Komen to mass

waylock5@aol.com

separate the cause from the cash.

market the pink ribbon in its sales

In 2004, Breast Cancer Action

efforts.

Each October, and throughout

(BCA) launched its “Think Before You

What this means is retailers are

the 11 other months, consumers are

Pink” campaign, urging consumers

free to use the pink ribbon in any way,

barraged with a sea of pink ribbons

to

reminding us not only to be aware

before blindly assuming pink

of breast cancer and its devastating

ribbons meant money was

impact, but also to buy the product

going to the breast cancer

on which the ribbon is festooned.

cause. What BCA found was

And we buy. And buy. And buy.

question

the

commitment

is going to a breast cancer cause, said BCA officials.

“The

the devil in the details, and many

From pink plumbers to yogurt to office supplies, the retail giants have

going pink.

While there is no doubt millions

trademark

of

ribbon

is

nothing that [mandates] a pink ribbon product will donate any

The pink ribbon is not a protected

pink

unregulated, and there is

companies raked in green by

learned the power of pink marketing.

with the implication that money

any

money

to

breast

cancer

organizations,” said Karuna Jagger, executive

director

of

San

have been raised through the pink

organization, nor is it copyrighted

ribbon campaign, (Susan G. Komen

or patented for use by any breast

is to see beyond the super hype and

for the Cure, the leading organization

cancer organization. It is most closely

help people think more critically

in the fight against breast cancer has

associated with the Susan G. Komen

about their purchases.”

raised more than $1.5 billion since

for the Cure organization and the

She encourages people to ask

1982) at least one organization is

Estee Lauder makeup conglomerate,

key questions before buying a product

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Francisco-based BCA. “Our goal

solely for its pink ribbon emblem. Ask how much money actually goes toward breast cancer. For example, a recent DVD entitled “For the Cure” marketed for $14.95 donated only 50 cents to Susan G. Komen – just over 3 percent.

Other organizations outline a cap on donations, meaning once they reach that number the company will end its contributions. In some cases, the donation is generous, and in some, it is not.

“But that

consumers

whenever

should

there

is

a

know cap,

their individual purchase may not contribute anything to the cause,” said Jagger.

Jagger says there is no question we’ve come a long way in 30 years in the awareness and treatment of breast cancer, and the money raised

See RIBBON, Page 36

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Quilt: A story to tell Continued from Page 10 Her friends are inspired by Stokes’ positive attitude and energy.

her computer skills to create a new website (http://storybookquilts.org)

“Janie lifts herself up and keeps going, no matter what,” said Doris

that lists all 37 quilts and books, sorting them by grade level and theme.

Evans. “We all wonder how

Stokes’ dream is to make

in the world she does it!

the

She’s amazing.”

Stokes touched

is

generosity support

of

students

the

state of Georgia free

and

of charge. It’s her

her

way of giving back,

added

something her mother

their

skills to hers to make her dream come true.

always said was very Janie Stokes pairs storybooks with quilts

“I may be considered

important.

Another

dream

will

soon come true for Stokes

the head honcho of this project,

when her daughter in Philadelphia

but I simply could not have done it

delivers a baby girl, due in November.

without the help and support of my

This will be Stokes’ first grandchild. A

fellow quilters,” she said.

new chapter is being added to the

The Storybook Quilt Committee includes Doris Evans, Julie Stephens, Laurie

Stoner,

Barbara

Stokes family history book and of course, quilts will help tell the story.

Means,

“I’ve already made two quilts for

Elizabeth Veronneau and Suzanne

this baby, and I have several more

Hall.

patterns that I want to do,” Stokes

Another

fellow

quilter,

Lene

Neesbye-Hansen of Milton, used

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across

the

quilting friends who have

Quilt

project available to all very

by

Storybook

said. “She will be the most loved grandchild!”

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herstyle Update your look & life to beat end-of-summer blues

BY MARIA WALDEN SMITH

but perhaps switch out your sandals

at fall events. The best part of October

or join a meet-up group to get more

Special

and flip flops for the cowboy boots

is planning your Halloween costume.

informed about hobbies and subject

you put away last spring when the

Keep out the items you wore during

matters you are passionate about.

While the official start of fall is

weather heated up. Throw on a light

the summer that would make a great

Sept. 22, it’s common knowledge

pashmina wrap or scarf with fall colors

Halloween costume for you or your

• Do some major de-cluttering.

that summer is pretty much over

to add an element of autumn to your

kids – hula girls, surfer dudes and

Springtime is not the only time to

after Labor Day weekend. If you’re a

look. With jeans, continue to wear that

beach blanket bingo babes. Shop the

clean -- think fall cleaning, as well.

summer junkie like me--who loves flip-

slinky summer-colored tank top and

retail stores and find summer items on

Get rid of items you no longer think

flops, the smell of suntan lotion, and

add a classy jacket to change the

sale, or a thrift store and shop for the

you will wear and donate to a thrift

lazy beach days--shorter days and

look. Add color to your accessories

end-of-summer items that you may

store or consignment store. (We’d

colder weather while refreshing, are

by layer on earrings and

be able to use to complete a great

love to take your castaways at

also bittersweet.

bracelets in bold fall

Here are some tips for moving your fashion sense toward autumn,

costume.

hues to tie your look

less stuff and bring in new energy for • With a new season

together.

the new season.

comes the opportunity

while enjoying the last few days of an • As we plan for fall,

to learn something new.

and before we put all

Back-to-school time isn’t

• Begin your wardrobe transition

summer clothing items

just for kids…what do you

from summer to fall. Living in the

and accessories away,

want to learn this month?

South, we are lucky the weather does

let’s think about what

Take a new cooking class,

not change dramatically until the

we may be able

end of October. So in the meantime,

to use for some

continue to wear long skirts or dresses,

upcoming

Indian Summer!

Vintage and Vogue!) Enter fall with

fun

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herview It’s scariest in coach Yet I wasn’t afraid.

BY AMY M. DAWSON

high-speed tennis match at every

I’ve flown in more than 10 years. Was

bump and thump. Once, I grabbed

I nervous? Yep, but I didn’t say, “what

my husband’s arm (a graduate of

was that noise?” once. I didn’t give

the U.S. Air Force Academy, he finds

the pilot a breathalyzer, and I only

aviophobia as sensible as a fear of

scoped the plane twice to see if

Several years and a few white-

freckles) and hissed “what was THAT?”

anyone resembling Johnny Cash with

knuckle, bumpy flights later, I lost the

while bracing for our rapid spiral from

a scythe was on board.

October is spooky. Frankenstein

youthful delusion that bad things only

the sky. Fortunately, the noise from

is on your neighbor’s porch, there’s

happen to other people. Suddenly

the

a cemetery in your yard, and brains

I was an adult upon whom tragedy

are congealing in the fridge (made

could

of gelatin.You hope.)

35,000 feet seemed

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But the most terrifying haunted house can’t compare to the fact the

strike,

and

that,

vents did not signify a crash. Ahem.

The

a promising location.

After

air

I’d

L

IA

C PE

This

Halloween,

if

there’s

a

sinister noise outside my window, I’ll remember I’ve looked the Grim

irrational

Reaper in the eye, then marvel at the

fear weighed heavily on

fact he does not have eyes. Kidding.

my mind. I was shackling my

I’ll remember I’ve faced the thing

family to tedious car rides,

which scared me most, and tell my

because turbulence makes

kids “there’s no reason to be afraid.”

Grim Reaper sharpens his scythe on

only fly after washing

the airplane every time I fly. It’s either

down a valium with a

me nervous. I was chicken. I

Unless something’s crawling out from

Grim or Johnny Cash, and since

stiff drink from the airport bar.

realized by refusing to face my fear,

the gravestone in the yard. Then —

Johnny’s dead, it’s really the same

That panic-dampening combo was

I was sending myself — and my kids—

be afraid. Be very afraid.

difference.

the only thing preventing me from

a message that avoidance is an

shrieking, “This plane is going down!”

acceptable answer to fear. How do

the

while shoving passengers aside with

you tell your kids “there’s no reason

ocean, from Memphis to Manhattan.

my sweat-soaked palms, thus saving

to be afraid” if you can’t convince

I’ve flown Aeroflot to Siberia, and if

myself before takeoff.

yourself?

I wasn’t always afraid to fly. I’ve flown

coast-to-coast,

across

S

any situation is fraught with peril, it’s

I became the world’s most-

So, I swallowed my fear, didn’t

flying Aeroflot — routinely listed at the

vigilant flyer, my head whipping

swallow any pills and in June hopped

bottom of the airline-safety barrel.

around like a spastic spectator at a

a plane to Seattle. It was the first time

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Amy M. Dawson is an Alpharetta-based writer scared of spiders, murky lake water and Snooki, but is no longer afraid to fly. Learn more at amymacpr. blogspot.com

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herhealth Breast cancer survivors model fall fashions Power of Pink event raised funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure

When you’ve survived breast cancer, you deserve a standing ovation.

SURVIVOR SU S U P ERMOD E LS!

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Fourteen local breast cancer survivors received just that as they modeled

Meet the Power of Pink

trendy fall clothes during the Power of Pink fashion show held at the Country Club of Roswell in September. North Fulton Hospital sponsored the event, which

also included a luncheon and silent auction that raised funds for the Greater Atlanta Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Fashions were provided by Dillard’s at North Point Mall. And now

Marcy Endsley

Joyce Gattis

Georgina Louchiey ▼

cancer

I have not been a cancer

I was told I had breast cancer last October

survivor for nine years,

survivor for very long. I just

and had both breasts removed in November. I

with two children, six

hope I continue to BE one for

had six rounds of chemotherapy, followed by

grandchildren and six

a very long time.

12 rounds of Hercepton. I had reconstruction

Breast

I am retired and live

great-grandchildren.

in Roswell. I have been a volunteer in the Gift Shop at

Trudy Davies I’m a true Atlanta native – born and raised here. I’m a registered nurse, a

and

plastic

work

for

surgeon

in

Buckhead.

I with

was Stage

III

Street alongside

For fun, I enjoy Pilates,

Catherine Zeta Jones. I

walk, play bridge, go to the

am married to Danny, and

mountains and spend time

we just celebrated 20 years

with

of marriage. We have two

my

granddaughters.

I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer last

therapy, radiation and

November and underwent

multiple reconstructive

neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

procedures. I’m now a

I had my last treatment in

three-year-and-eight-

February, a mastectomy in

month survivor!

My husband, Jefferson Davis (the best realtor in town!), and I together have six children and five grandchildren. Our oldest son, Jordan, plays professional soccer for the Atlanta Silverbacks.

I am the owner of my own image consulting company, the Image Academy, which specializes in personal shopping, closet consultations, body makeup

West End, performing in 42nd

years.

Corinna Murray

and underwent chemo-

typing,

I was a professional dancer in London’s

children, Josh, 17, and Carina Kay, 15. Danny

breast

cancer in February 2008

image

rounds of chemo to go.

North Fulton Hospital for 10

And of course, I like to shop!

diagnosed

this past July and now I have seven more

consulting,

wardrobe

designing and pageant coaching.

I have several pageant titles including Mrs. North Fulton County (2000), Georgia’s Mrs. of the Year (2001) and America’s Mrs. of the Year (20012002).

I’m most proud of being the spokesperson and ambassador for the Pink Ribbon Story Foundation, which connects women who have been newly diagnosed with women who are survivors.

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March

and

reconstruction

in July. Through it all, and especially now, I have felt grateful

and

motivated

to be aware and make a difference.

I took a leave of absence from my veterinary career last December, and am currently exploring new opportunities with help from a life coach who works with cancer survivors and caregivers. I fall into both categories, since I also have a 19-year-old daughter with disabilities.

I also have a 22-year-old Georgia Tech grad, a son attending Northview High School and a wonderful husband of 27 years.

and I run RISPA, an awardwinning Performing Arts School in Alpharetta. The past 10 months have been hard, but through love, support and faith, I continued to do what I love -- dance.

I am getting to know my new self, and although my body does not want to move, my heart and drive will not allow cancer and its mark to take away what I love and cherish.

I have over 700 students and 300 families as my support, with God at the center.

I know I am truly blessed to be here today.

◄ Kellie Resetar

Karen Johnstone

Alice Feldman

I’ve been a breast cancer survivor

I’ve been a breast cancer

I am a 12-year survivor of breast

for three years. I have a job in corporate

survivor for nine years, and I have

cancer. I volunteer at North Fulton

America at Avaya as a Lean Black Belt.

a sister who is an 11-year survivor.

Hospital. Sailing is my sport, as well as

I doubt anyone knows what that is! So,

I grew up on Long Island, NY, and

weightlifting and knitting.

more interesting is that my hobby is fusing

moved to Georgia 14 years ago.

as a nurse for 35 years and taught

glass -- making jewelry, plates and so on,

I am a single mom to three awesome daughters

at Columbia University in New York. I co-authored

and that I love to golf. I’m originally from

— two who are teachers and one who is a

a book on Breast Cancer, “B.O.O.B.S.”, an acronym

Nebraska (graduated from University of

freshman at UGA. I work in the neurotrauma unit

for “A Bunch of Breast Cancer Survivors.” It recounts

Nebraska, so I am a Cornhusker) and

at North Fulton, which I love and feel at home.

the journey of 10 survivors and their emotional and

moved here around 1990. My husband

Free time is spent serving in church, Bible study,

physical stories. My husband and I have five children

and I love to travel.

hikes and shopping with my daughters!

and nine grandchildren.

Susan Nodine ►

Connie Custin

Vicky Wyche

I am originally from South

Carolina

and

moved to Georgia in the late 80s while working as a jewelry and clothing rep. I teach Advanced Placement history in Forsyth County. I hope to retire this year after 30 years. I practice yoga, love music, reading, traveling, the beach and spending time at the lake with family.

This summer marked my third year as a cancer survivor.

Margaret Gormly ►

I learned I had cancer in

I recently celebrated my third

January 2011 and my first follow-

year of survival. Breast cancer taught

up is this month. Seven months

me to never take a day for granted.

as a survivor and counting! I’ve

I thank my North Fulton Hospital

been married for 37 years. We

team of doctors who customized

have three daughters and four grandchildren

my treatment with compassion and cutting-edge

who keep us busy! We enjoy traveling and

knowledge. My faith, family, and friends helped me

spending time at our lake home in Tennessee.

through my breast cancer.

I am excited to be a “crew” member during

I am a registered nurse and work for Amedisys

the 3-Day Breast Cancer walk in October. My

Home Health Services. I love tennis, gardening, family

husband and I will be on the hydration team,

vacations and being outdoors. I participate in the

and my youngest daughter is also walking in

“It’s The Journey” 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer, and

event this year.

am a co-facilitator for a cancer support group.

Diane Stevens ►

I am originally from Nashville, Tenn.,

I had a mastectomy in January,

where I graduated from Vanderbilt

then went through chemotherapy

University and met my husband, Dick.

to

We have lived all over the world,

cancer

including Saudi Arabia, thanks to

chemotherapy in July, and will

my husband’s Navy career. We

continue with Hercepton until

have two grown boys, Scott and

next March. I discovered my

Reid, and seven months ago

cancer

we were blessed with our first

after a clear mammogram,

grandchild, Elizabeth.

so I highly encourage all

I

am

a

Pink

Cadillac

Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics and have been

I worked

lower

my

risk

again.

I

through

of

getting

completed

self-exam

women to do their selfexams.

I am a homeschooling

with them for almost 25 years. I

mom to two precious

will be picking up my seventh

girls, Jessica, 10, and

Pink Cadillac soon! I was

Jenna, 8. I spend a lot of

actually taught by Mary Kay

my time taking them to swim

herself. I also support the Mary

team, softball, soccer, ballet and

Kay Foundation, a nonprofit that

other activities! I grew up in Ohio,

raises money for cancer research

and met my husband, Rich, in

and provides grants for domestic

kindergarten (although we did not

violence shelters for women.

date until college). I have lived in

five years this month. I

Georgia for four years.

have five grown children,

I have been a breast cancer survivor for six years after catching

Pat Hogan ▲ I have been a survivor

11 grandchildren and one

I have been so blessed through

the disease “early” through a routine

my breast cancer journey by so many

great-grandchild. I have

mammogram. I underwent surgery

people. I am grateful to everyone

been a Jazzerciser for 30

and radiation.

that supports breast cancer research.

years. I like to build jigsaw

I am grateful to God for leading me to

puzzles, watercolor, travel

out at the gym with my husband, power

find my cancer through self-exam and

and enjoy my friends. I

walking, traveling and now, taking care

for giving me the strength to persevere

enjoy SEC football and the

of my sweet granddaughter!

through treatment.

Pittsburgh Steelers!

My hobbies include reading, working

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herbeauty A beauty guide during cancer treatments exposed areas. Cetaphil’s UVA/UVB Defense SPF 50

eyebrow shape.) Brows look most natural using two

Daytime Moisturizer ($14) for the face and Badger’s

shades of powder or pencil. L’Oreal’s Brow Shaping

Chemotherapy and radiation are powerful

SPF 30 Unscented Face and Body ($16) offer

Duet with Sharpener ($9) or Urban Decay’s Brow

allies in treating cancer, but they also cause beauty

superior protection without irritating ingredients or

Box ($29) offer great color choices with just the right

challenges and uncomfortable side effects like dry,

fragrances.

shade variations. Be sure to set brows for all-day

BY CYNTHIA MORRISON-EIKE

sensitive skin, hair loss and brittle nails. Here are some ways to stay beautiful while you heal.

• Chemotherapy attacks rapidly dividing cells.

Both cancer and hair cells divide rapidly, so hair loss is

wear by pressing translucent powder over them and brushing off excess.

• Sensitivity increases during chemotherapy and

almost always experienced during treatment. Cutting

• Have fun with false lashes. The most natural

radiation treatments, so use mild, non-irritating skin

hair short before treatment and finding turbans,

look can be found in Ardell’s #110 in black ($3) or

cleansers and moisturizers. Cetaphil Skin Cleanser ($8)

scarves and hats to wear will minimize the impact

NYX’s Fabulous Eyelashes in Nostalgia #128 ($5). Use

gently cleanses makeup and dirt without over drying.

of losing your hair. Eyebrows are also affected, so

clear, waterproof lash glue like Duo Eyelash Adhesive

Follow with Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream ($8) to seal

prepare in advance by choosing brow colors and

in clear ($6) for long wear and clean application. (Do

in moisture and prevent dehydration. For extra-dry,

begin practicing applying them. (See below for best

See BEAUTY, Page 37

chapped or sensitive areas, Eucerin’s Aquaphor Healing Ointment ($6) is a wonderful spot treatment.

For ridged and cracked nails, apply to hands and cuticles and wear cotton gloves overnight.

• Avoid dehydration and irritation during treatment by staying out of the sun and avoiding long, hot showers or baths. Generously apply rich body moisturizers within 15 minutes of bathing to lock in as much moisture as possible. If you must be outside, always use SPF 30 or higher on

Eyebrow tips & techniques • Choose powder eyebrow colors or an eyebrow pencil in shades that resemble your hair color.

• Use the pencil to make a dot on your browbone directly above the inside corner of your eye. This is where the eyebrow should begin.

• Place another dot on your browbone directly above the outer edge of the iris – the colored part of your eye. This dot marks the highest point of the arch.

• Place the pencil diagonally from the bottom corner of your nose past the outside corner of your eye.

Draw a small dot to define the endpoint of your eyebrow – it should be slightly higher than the inner corner.

• Connect the dots with light, feathery strokes of color in an upward motion, tapering the shape as you come to the endpoint.

• Gently blend and soften with an eyebrow brush or old toothbrush.

• Be sure to set penciled brows by pressing translucent powder over brows and brushing away excess.

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SPECIAL SECTION | TRAVEL

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More Fall Festivals!

BY KATIE VANBRACKLE

kvanbrackle@bellsouth.net If you find yourself bored on a weekend this October, you’re just not trying hard enough. Fun, family-friendly events can be found all over north Georgia this month. Pick your own apples in Ellijay, see the B-52’s in concert at Callaway Gardens or view real fighter jets at an airshow in Peachtree City. Be Scottish for a day at Stone Mountain or pan for gold in Dahlonega. Get out there and have fun this fall!

Harvest Moon Festival Oct. 6-9 Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain This four-day extravaganza at Robin Lake Beach inside Callaway Gardens features 20 world-class music acts such as the B-52’s and the Gin Blossoms, a golf tournament and celebrity chef cooking demonstrations including Claire Robinson of the Foot Network. Enjoy locally sourced, farm-totable foods, environmentally conscious

vendors, fun and educational activities for kids and college football on the big screen. http://www.callawaygardens. com/gardens/events/fall. harvestmoon.aspx Georgia Mountains Fall Festival Oct. 7-15 Hiawassee, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road Festival combines country, gospel and “old-time” music with heritage displays, crafts and live shows. Also a flower show and the ever-popular Georgia Fiddler’s Convention. The fair is run by the Towns County Lions Club and proceeds support local charities. www.georgia-mountain-fair.com/ fallfestival.php Great Georgia Airshow Oct. 8-9 Atlanta Regional Airport, Falcon Field in Peachtree City The Great Georgia Airshow returns for the 14th straight year with a radical new line-up headlined by the Heavy Metal Jet Team and a tribute to the Centennial of Naval Aviation.

Performers include military aircraft demo

teams, aerobatics, sky diving, jet truck and a host of vintage aircraft. Activities include aircraft rides, vendors, displays, a kids’ playground and a military history camp with vehicles. Proceeds benefit local charities. www.thegreatgeorgiaairshow. com Georgia Apple Festival Oct. 8-9 and 15-16 Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay Get your apple fix with apple fritters, fried apple pies a n d many other apple treats.

Browse hundreds of booths featuring Southeastern artists and craftsmen and enjoy entertainment from cloggers to country music, gospel to rock and roll.

Don’t miss the parade at 10 a.m. on Oct. 15 and an antique car show at the Civic Center on Oct. 8. Adults $5, and children 10 and under free. Buses

will transport folks from school parking lots to the fair. www.georgiaapplefestival.org Stone Mountain Highland Games Oct. 14-16 Stone Mountain Park Pull on a kilt and gather with the clans for caper toss competitions, Highland dancing, piping and drumming, Scottish vendors and artisans. Enjoy Scottish fiddle and harp music, sheep dog demonstrations and much more! http://www.smhg.org/index.html Gold Rush Days Oct. 15-16 Dahlonega’s public square and historic district Celebrate the 1828 discovery of gold in Dahlonega with a weekend of fun and excitement including over 300 art and craft exhibitors, a parade, fashion show and gold panning contest, children’s activities, wheelbarrow race, King and Queen coronation, hog calling, buck dancing contest, gospel singing and other live entertainment, wrist wrestling and festival food. http://dahlonegajaycees.com

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Late season care for your garden: Six things to do now for a better garden next year

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Melinda Myers is a TV/radio host, author and columnist with 30 years of horticulture experience. She has written more than 20 gardening books and hosts the nationally syndicated “Melinda’s Garden Moment." Myers’ website is www. melindamyers.com.

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give it a whirl Fresh Wave Odor Eliminating Crystals Living with three cats and two dogs means odor

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Richard

days when nobody mentioned the

NW: When did you decide to make

broadcasting

“c word.” My mother never told me I

it known?

voice to good use as the emcee

had cancer, only that I had a growth,

RD: The captain of a moto crew one

for Atlanta’s 2-Day Walk for Breast

which had to be removed. I didn’t

year pointed out that I was in a unique

Cancer. He also proudly rides with

find out that it was breast cancer

position to help make men aware of

the Atlanta Pink Ribbon MotoCrew,

until I was in my 30s and my aunt

the possibility of male breast cancer.

assisting walkers through traffic during

mentioned it in passing.

I thought about it and decided she

Doughty

CNN puts

anchor his

the Atlanta 2-Day and the Susan G.

was right. Now, I occasionally speak

Komen 3-Day breast cancer walks.

to groups about male breast cancer

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Doughty’s commitment to raising

and participate in a group called

funds for breast cancer research is

BRA (Bikers Riding for Awareness), a

RD: My wife Stephanie was training

very personal. He is himself a survivor

group of breast cancer survivors who

to do a breast cancer walk back in

of the disease. Male breast cancer

lead programs in local high schools.

2000 and heard during the orientation

is very rare — Doughty calls himself

I’m the only man in the group, by the

that motorcycles were used on the

way.

safety patrol. She called to ask if I

NW: What should men know about

wanted to sign up for a spot, and

the risk of breast cancer?

I said “sure.”

“one of the 1 percent” — but he feels that men need to be aware of the

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possibility.

NW: How did you feel when you

I had no idea how

Northside Woman: When were

found out?

RD: If men notice unusual tenderness,

involved I would become and how

you diagnosed with breast cancer?

RD: Well, I certainly didn’t run

pain or a lump in the breast area,

much it would come to mean to me.

Richard Doughty: I had a left

out and tell everyone. There is a

they should have it checked out. The

Many members of the moto crew

mastectomy

misconception that if

you have

survival rate for early detection is 96

have become close friends. I have

breast cancer runs in my family. My

a disease that is predominately

percent. The problem is that many

ridden during every breast cancer

grandfather

associated with females you must

men aren’t aware of the risk of breast

walk since 2000, and I’ll continue to

breast cancer at age 66 and survived.

have

cancer and wait too late to see a

do so as long as I can crawl onto my

My father was diagnosed at age 28

something. I can point to my delightful

doctor.

Harley Davidson.

and did not survive. I was 18 months

group of children and grandchildren

NW: How did you get involved with

old when he died. Those were the

as proof to the contrary!

local breast cancer walks?

at was

age

14.

diagnosed

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▲ Bard in the Yard: Henry IV, Part I 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Through Oct. 8. One of Shakespeare’s best tales of court intrigue and fierce battles with the humorous exploits of Sir Falstaff and Prince Hal. Free admission. On the lawn at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. northfultondramaclub.org

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3rd annual Milton Mayor’s Run 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Proceeds from the run will benefit the Milton Parks and Recreation Department.

Deerfield Parkway at Webb Road, Milton www.cityofmiltonga.us

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5th annual Milton Roundup Noon – 6 p.m.

Everyone in Milton and the surrounding communities is invited to enjoy good local food, games, music, rides and more. Parking and admission are free. Birmingham United Methodist Church, 15770 Birmingham Highway, Milton. www.cityofmiltonga.us Roswell Green Expo 2011 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vendors will educate residents on environmental practices they can put to use in their lives and homes. Hembree Park Community Activity Building, 850 Hembree Road, Roswell www.roswellgov.com

“Tea Party,” a comedy 8 p.m. (runs through December). From the writers of “Peachtree Battle” comes the story of Clarissa Cannon who has devoted her life to making sure her husband is on the 2012 presidential ticket. She’s not going to let a little thing like the “will of the people” stand in her way!

Ansley Park Playhouse, 1545 Peachtree St., Atlanta. ansleyparkplayhouse.com

“Boo Y’all” Scarecrows in Roswell 5 – 9 p.m. Decorated scarecrows are popping up all along Canton Street, and awards will be given at the monthly Alive after Five event.

Enjoy live music, merchant specials, restaurants and galleries in downtown Roswell. Contact 770-641-3705.

The Taste of Roswell Noon – 5:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious food and music provided by 106.7 Atlanta’s Greatest Hits. Admission is free and tastes are 50 cents to $3. Historic Roswell Town Square www.roswellgov.com

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▲ The Great Family Pumpkin Carve 6 – 7 p.m. Pumpkins, carving kits and refreshments included in $14 fee. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.

East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell www.roswellgov.com www.roswellgov.co

15th annual Historic Roswell 5K Road Race 9:45 a.m. This annual event for runners and walkers will begin on Mimosa Avenue and wind through Roswell’s beautiful historic district, finishing in the Roswell Area Park. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell active.com/running/roswellga/historic-roswell-5k-2011 Market on the Green 4 p.m. Check out the newest, most eclectic farmers market in our area featuring locally grown produce, gourmet fresh foods, organic meats, handcrafted art and jewelry, kids’ activities and more.

Listen to live music while you enjoy your food finds.

Mountain Park Village Green, next to City Hall in Mountain Park (between Roswell and Woodstock). marketonthegreen. blogspot.com

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Georgia Quilt Show 10 a.m.

A consumer event for everyone who enjoys quilt making, quilt displays and shopping.

Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth www.sewingexpo.com

▲ Barktoberfest!

7 – 9 p.m. Angels Among Us Pet Rescue benefits from this event featuring beer tastings, brewery tours, food, raffles, prizes and live music. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. SweetWater Brewery, 195 Ottley Drive, NE, Atlanta. angelsrescue.org/ barktoberfest Metropolitan Ballet Theatre presents “Coppelia” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Also Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m.

“Coppelia” is ballet’s great comedy, telling the story of lovely Swanhilda who pretends to be a doll to regain the affection of Frantz, her sweetheart. Register for seven free tickets per family, online only. Limited tickets available at the door.

Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell metropolitanballet.org

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Bark and Boogie Ball 9 p.m. Silent and live auctions raise funds to support the Humane Society of Forsyth County, a no-kill animal shelter. The event also features a buffet dinner, open bar, dancing and entertainment by Big Band Atlanta. $85 per ticket, or $750 for a table of 10. barkandboogieball.com

▲ Taste of Atlanta 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Through Oct. 23. Celebrating its 10th year, the Taste of Atlanta includes food from more than 80 restaurants, national and local chef demos and competitions, beer and wine tastings. $25 tickets in advance, $35 at the event.

Children 13 and under free with an adult. Tech Square in Midtown Atlanta tasteofatlanta.com/about. php

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"The Shamrock and Peach" cooking class and book signing 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. With a menu from her newly released cookbook, The Shamrock and Peach, Irish cook Judith McLoughlin shares her unique Southern twist on Irish food. Class is followed by a book signing. Salud Cooking School, Whole Foods Market (Harry’s), 1180 Upper Hembree Road, Alpharetta wholefoodsmarket.com/ stores/alpharetta/saludcalendar/

▲ Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Walking teams raise money while trekking 60 miles across Atlanta. Opening ceremony at Stone Mountain Park on Friday, Oct. 21 (7:30 a.m.), and closing ceremony at Turner Field on Sunday, Oct. 23 (5 p.m.). www.the3day.org Beasties at Barrington Hall 7 p.m. Through Oct. 22. Fun and eerie folk tales are told at Barrington Hall. Stroll the gardens and encounter storytellers whose tales of old Roswell and bygone days will delight the whole family. $5 per person. Guides will take small groups every 15 minutes, beginning at 7 p.m. northfultondramaclub.org

All funds raised will support Forsyth County Family Haven.

In front of the Forsyth County Courthouse, Cumming. forsythdvtf.vpweb.com Halloween on the Green 3 – 8 p.m. Family-friendly activities, costume contest, pony rides, face painting, inflatables, Haunted Theater and more! 3167 Main Street, Downtown Duluth www.duluthga.net Classic Car Trunk o’ Treat 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wear your costume and bring a treat bag for goodies handed out from the trunks of classic cars. Bring cans to stock the food pantry at North Fulton Community Charities and support the American Legion’s efforts to send care packages to troops overseas.

425 Market Place Antiques, Roswell, 30075. www.425Market PlaceAntiques.com Alpharetta Art in the Park Through Oct. 30. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.

– 4 p.m. A variety of unique artwork for sale including pottery, photography, metal yard art, jewelry, rock candles, children’s clothing, rustic signs and more. Downtown Alpharetta, corner of Main Street and Milton Avenue. www.gallery35.com

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Heck of a Hayride 6 p.m. Enjoy an oldfashioned family outing with a hayride around the park ending with roasting marshmallows and hot cocoa around the campfire. Space is limited, so register early. $10 for Roswell residents, $15 for non-residents. Meet at Roswell Area Park Lake Shelter behind the Visual Arts Building. www.roswellgov.com

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▲ Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Forsyth 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Enjoy food and activities while watching men walk the Cumming town square in high heels, showing their support for the victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Celebration of Hope 5K race and 2-mile walk 8 a.m. Run or walk through the White Columns community in Milton to benefit the American Cancer Society. Begins with a balloon race in honor/ memory of a loved one. All participants receive a T-shirt and goodie bag. $25 for 5K race and $15 for 2-mile walk.

White Columns Country Club, 300 Clubhouse Drive, Milton www.whitecolumns countryclub.com

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