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ttending a festive annual business luncheon recently in Atlanta, I was a polka dot in a sea of dark suits. I elbowed my way into conversations and met some of Dunwoody and Sandy Springs’ most faithful champions. The dynamic Ted Turner accepted the invitation of the equally dynamic Sam Massell and the two leaders exchanged quips for members and guests of the Buckhead Coalition. Atlanta’s former mayor shot questions about the career and character of media mogul-turned-environmentalist and we were all shamed into promising to pick up trash around our neighborhoods, as Turner does as he walks the blocks downtown where he lives when he is camping out in Atlanta. SM: You are a defender of environmental sustainability and the installation of solar

panels. Why do solar panels have to be so ugly? TT: I don’t think they are ugly at all. Soon, our parking lots and roofs will be covered with them. When I look at a solar panel, I sure don’t see fumes of disgusting exhaust billowing out from them.

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In our Healthy Self/Healthy World issue, we are pleased to bring you stories about products (Thinking Inside The Box, page 22), inspiring leaders (Seasoned, and Savoring in the Spices of Life, page 18) and community efforts (Municipal Responsibility, page 20). And, pardon if we are a little giddy this month because we are celebrating three years publishing Perimeter North’s sister mag, Buckhaven Lifestyle. We celebrated two years publishing this magazine, too. I pity the fool who says print journalism is dead. We are so proud to be a mouthpiece for the community and hope you will speak up if you have a story for us!

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After 20 years in the remodeling business, Artisans of Atlanta has weathered the economic downturn and is excited about their steady growth in recent years. They now offer design services as well as complete design-build services to the Atlanta area, having gained new staff, training and certifications in the remodeling industry. Their goal is to always provide a better renovation experience, offering high standards of excellence, listening to the needs of clients, providing quality crews/trade partners and providing cost effective solutions. ArtisansOfAtlanta.com

Staff of the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce, friends and staff of Your Pie Pizza Dunwoody and members of the greater Dunwoody community cut the ribbon on their new location. Located at 123 Perimeter Center West, Your Pie Pizza Dunwoody is a local, family owned franchise operation -- a small business with big dreams for meaningfully impacting the Dunwoody community. Your Pie Pizza Dunwoody looks forward to serving residents by making handcrafted pizzas, chopped salads and paninis to enjoy with delicious craft beer. The store is set up with space to grab a quick bite, sit at the bar to watch a game or enjoy a meal with co-workers or the whole family. This is store owner Morgan Maclellan’s first venture into the restaurant business. YourPie.com

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PERIMETER MALL FACELIFT Perimeter Mall is getting a facelift just as the Central Perimeter area is set to welcome major corporations including Mercedes-Benz and State Farm. Phase one of a multi-million-dollar renovation will focus on improving the interior of Perimeter Mall in the wing that includes Nordstrom and Von Maur department stores. Upgrades will include new ceramic flooring, new lighting, modern seating areas, updated restrooms and new signage. Phase two of the renovation should kick off in January 2016 and will focus on interior improvements in the wing of the mall that includes Dillard’s and Macy’s. The last renovation at Perimeter was a major overhaul of its food court in 2013. In 2014, the mall welcomed new stores and restaurants including Panera Bread, The Pub, Microsoft and H&M. This spring, travel accessories store TUMI and Atlanta-based restaurant Varasano’s Pizzeria are set to open new locations there. PerimeterMall.com

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16TH ANNUAL LEMONADE DAYS Hosted by Dunwoody Preservation Trust, the 16th annual Lemonade Days festival is April 15-19, 2015 at Brook Run Park. All proceeds are used within the community to continue the historic preservation and education of Dunwoody; education through the History Alive! program; and the preservation and upkeep of several historic cemeteries and homes. A partnership with Peachtree Rides brings new and exciting carnival rides. A special “Kiddie 10

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JAMES BEARD AWARD SEMIFINALISTS The 2015 Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists have been announced. Chefs and restaurants from our neck of the woods include Lusca in the Best New Restaurant category and Ford Fry of The Optimist, King + Duke, JCT. Kitchen & Bar fame for Outstanding Restaurateur. The final nominees will be announced March 24 and the gala will be May 4 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Congrats and good luck to both! JamesBeard.org

HIGH UNVEILS LOS TROMPOS The High will unveil the second large-scale, interactive design installation by contemporary Mexican designers Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena on the Woodruff Arts Center’s Carroll Slater Sifly Piazza. The site-specific work, titled “Los Trompos” (“The Spinning Tops”), continues a multi-year initiative to activate the outdoor space and engage visitors in a meaningful art experience upon entering the campus of the Woodruff Arts Center (of which the Museum is a partner). The installation builds on the success of 2014’s “Mi Casa, Your Casa” commission, for which Esrawe and Cadena dotted the piazza with three-dimensional open frames shaped like houses that invited visitor interaction. Originally planned as a two-year project, the Piazza activation program is extended for three more years with funding from a recent grant courtesy the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation. On view April 24 through November 29, 2015. High.org

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Small Town Secrets SECRETS OF THE LADIES MISSION SOCIETY WRITTEN BY LAURIE ROTHROCK DICK | REVIEWED BY RHIANNON BANKES

et in the small, Southern town of Simpsonville, Alabama in the 1950s, Secrets Of The Ladies Mission Society, will appeal to lovers of The Help and Fried Green Tomatoes. When the town doctor, Lester Seabrook, passes away, many in the community mourn but none pay much attention to his grieving widow, Adie. The ladies in town have never invited her into their close circle despite the fact that she stood by their beloved doctor’s side as his nurse for decades, seeing them each through many joys and heartaches. As a poor farm girl, Adie snagged up one of the most eligible bachelors in their small town, and the ladies have never forgotten it. But when word gets out that Miss Adie is writing a book about the history of the town and its people, members of the local Ladies Mission Society begin clutching their pearls. Determined to find out what exactly Adie plans to include in her book, the ladies begin to descend on her home with their mostprized casseroles and cakes. Miss Adie’s caretaker, Eula, escorts each of the ladies to Miss Adie’s bedside and then fills their re-

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ho says life doesn’t get better with age? I am here to tell you, they didn’t know what they were talking about. I am proud to announce that I am 66 years old...an official senior citizen, a baby boomer, and I am living my best life, right now, and from all indications, I expect it will only get better. I will share a sprinkling of the spices in my life...it was my 56th birthday when I would go on my first hike, ever. It was in the North Georgia mountains on the Blood Mountain trail, the highest point on the Appalachian Trail in the state of Georgia. The hike leader had the forethought not to tell me it was the most challenging hike the group trekked, until after the hike was over. I didn’t know it was supposed to be hard. I was enjoying the experience so much, I never realized how steep the trail was, nor do I remember the strenuousness of the trail. I was savoring one of the most exhilarating feelings that I had ever experienced. It was so invigorating to me, being out in nature, becoming one with my surroundings. I had awakened a passion for the outdoors that I didn’t know I possessed. A few years later, after many hikes, the hike leader could no longer lead the hikes due to his work schedule. Acknowledging my awakening, he asked me to take over the group. This urban city, 18

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girly-girl took over the leadership...went on to become a certified outings leader through the Sierra Club, certified in Wilderness First Aid through the Wilderness Medical Institute of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), and a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) through the National Association for Interpretation. After sharing my hiking experiences through my online newsletter, my first official hike as the group leader went from the usual 8 – 10 people to 30 hikers. There were men and women of all ages. One set of hikers stand out to me, they are a

family of three generations: mother, daughter and granddaughter, and the son-in-law joins us as well. Continuing on my quest, and having a desire to learn as much as I could about the environment and conservation, I became a community partner with REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.), and the Georgia Conservancy. I was able to expand my involvement. I participated in overnight camping, canoeing, service projects and other outdoor activities. Later, I started a Meetup group to bolster my outdoor activities. Now, I am an active participant in bicycle riding, kayaking, white water rafting, tree climbing, spelunking, zip lining, and more. For my 64th birthday, I led a group on an obstacle course at Treetop Quest at the Gwinnett Heritage Center, where I completed all nine levels of challenges. For my 65th birthday, a group joined me for a 5-day sailing experience

in Belize on a 46-foot catamaran. That same year, still celebrating my coming of age, I led a group to the Grand Canyon where among our adventures, we hiked the Bright Angel trail to more than 1,000 feet below the rim, which we were told, less than 10 percent of the 5 million annual visitors ever accomplish, and we were among the less that 1 percent of African Americans to do so…all of us were over age 50, with the oldest being a 75 year old great-grandmother. One of my groups, OPALs, the acronym for Older People with Active Lifestyles, was featured on the CNN AccentHealth Network, for the entire month of January 2015. I was selected by the Huffington Post/TODAY Show as one of their 50 Over 50 who reinvented themselves. Whoever says life doesn’t get better with age, needs to speak with me! ABOUT THE WRITER:

Carolyn Hartfield resides in Atlanta. As a Healthy Lifestyle Coach, she works with her clients to facilitate and empower them to achieve their self-determined health and wellness goals. Her WOW! (Wonderful Outings in the Wilderness!) programs help participants get on a path to improve their current level of health and wellness. She is the founder of Hartfield’s Hikers and OPALs, and the organizer for several Meetup groups; Atlanta African American Adventurers, Atlanta African American Baby Boomers, and OPALs – Older People with Active Lifestyles. Carolyn is a Healthy Lifestyle Coach through Emory University, the former owner of a small health food store chain, a certified outings leader, interpretive guide, professional voice over talent, speaker, trainer, writer and author. CarolynHartfield.com April 2015 | PerimeterNorthLifestyle.com

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he Perimeter area has always faced the yin and yang of balancing growth with the environment, traffic, sustainability and creating pedestrian-friendly, green initiatives. But the good news is that as the area braces for another round of explosive growth, the determination on the part of business, government and civic organizations to respect the environment and create a welcoming spaces for workers, visitors and residents is as widespread as the construction. “The market is ramping up and we are working with all the employers and businesses in the area to again remind them or tell them about the opportunities to start utilizing the four MARTA stations, car pools, and we’re working to get GRETA to expand their bus routes,” says Yvonne Williams, president and CEO of the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts (PCID). To further coordinate environmental issues in the area, the PCID will assume the transportation issues that were previously handled by the Perimeter Transportation & Sustainability Coalition. Over the past 15 years, the PCID has funded more than $146 million in area transportation, commuting, transit and alternative transportation improvements. “We have a lot of big construction coming in 2016, which means a lot of traffic and disruption,” says Williams. “But we are all working together to create [office] campuses with better connectivity to each other and MARTA. We are working on bike lanes and working on a lot of different options for both businesses and workers.”

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In fact, the PCID was recently recognized for its ongoing efforts by the PED Golden Shoe Award, a regional advocacy group for pedestrians. They received the award for its pedestrian-friendly streetscape along Perimeter Summit, Parkway, Lake Hearn Drive and Parkside Place. Several large companies, such as Cox Communications, IHG and Hines, are leaders in the green and sustainability movements. Cox, in particular, focuses on reducing waste and energy consumption as well as conserving water. At its Perimeter-area headquarters, Cox has recycled more than 900 tons of materials since 2007 and its e-waste recycling program has diverted more than 1.8 million pounds of e-waste from landfills each year. Throughout the Perimeter area, recycling programs as well as overall conservation efforts are in full swing. Quiet outdoor areas are prevalent throughout the office parks and an increasing number boast electric charging stations for cars. Developers not only seek LEED Certification, but use it as a competitive advantage. Randall F. Holmes, a principal in Seven Oaks Co., whose projects include Perimeter Summit, the Hyatt Villa Christina Hotel, restaurant and conference center, says they are firmly behind the “green” movement. Perimeter Summit, not only includes the hotel but also 1.5 million square feet of Class A office space but 425 residential condominiums. Among Seven Oaks’ green initiatives is having LEED certifications on two buildings and a US Energy Star rating on three. In addition, 101 Summit Boulevard has a

spring water reclamation project. There also is an organic vegetable garden as well as a 23-acre conservation (no build) area and the company is investigating installing nature and fitness trails. In addition to these corporate efforts, much is happening as the area continues to “go green.”

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In an effort to create a more sustainable arts campus, the Woodruff Arts Center created a Sustainability Team comprised of 12 members in July 2014. The goals of the Sustainability Team are to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; recycle, reduce and reuse the “stuff” used daily during the work day; conserve water; mitigate the impact on the environment; and, educate employees and stakeholders regarding sustainability. The Sustainability Team successfully executed the following initiatives campus-wide: • Replaced more then 1,500 75-watt lamps with 12watt LED lamps; • Uses rain water from the High’s expansion roofs in a cistern that is used to irrigate the arts campus; • Replaced chillers and boilers in the energy plant with new energy-efficient units; and, • Implemented an aggressive recycling program.

Other area initiatives include: • Unclogging the roads. Funding has been approved to make improvements on the I-285/Ga. 400 interchange, which Gov. Nathan Deal calls “a project of statewide significance.” • Synchronizing traffic lights: The PCID recently received a grant for PTOP, a traffic signaling project that will make it easier to drive around the Perimeter without getting stuck at red lights. Three counties and two cities are working together to ensure the lights are in sync so that cars keep flowing. So far, only the traffic signals on Ashford Dunwoody and Perimeter Center West have been aligned, but there’s more to come. • Walking lanes: Sidewalks have been added or widened, benches and better lighting installed and flowering trees planted, all of which are designed to provide a beautiful environment for workers and visitors. • Controlling excessive speed: Two raised intersections will help control excessive speed along Lake Hearn Drive. As part of this pedestrian-friendly initiative, ramps, signs and crosswalks will be installed. • Save money, commute: The Georgia Commute Options offers incentives for using public transportation, but you can also save money by paying for some transportations expenses, such as transit passes and van pool fares using pre-taxed dollars. Qualifying bicycle commuting ex-penses are also included, such as repair and storage. How much can you save with this tax ben-efit program? How about 40 percent? Williams says that these, as well as many others, will benefit the entire Perimeter area. “We will have more people living — and working — in the area, which will also reduce traffic as people can walk to work, shops and restaurants. We are balancing growth with being environmentally responsible.”

Also, the High completed the installation of a GreenGrid® Green Roof System atop the Frances Bunzl Center, which serves as the administrative building for the Museum. The installation by Weston Solutions, Inc. (WESTON®) is the largest modular system installed to date in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The 6,680-square-foot vegetated green roof helps clean and reduce storm-water runoff, reduce the urban-heat-island effect, reduce energy consumption, extend the roof life and improve air quality. This particular green roof also has the ability to retain about 62,000 gallons of storm water per year. For the High’s modular system, vegetation and engineered growth media were pre-planted in lightweight modules made of 100 percent post-industrial recycled plastic. Low-growing vegeta-tion and hearty, drought-resistant plants such as Sedum ‘Murale,’ Sedum ‘ Weihenstephaner Gold,’ Sedum ‘Sexangular’ and Sedum ‘John Creech’ were then installed in four inches of soil. The modules were then placed on the administrative center’s roof. The plant leaves turn colors in the cold months of winter, and bloom in the spring. As a result of these efforts the Woodruff Arts Center was named a “Top Performer” in the Atlanta Better Building Challenge in 2014.

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First Lady of Georgia Sandra Deal will host the annual Easter egg hunt with Easter Bunny photos, cupcake and egg decorating, face painting, a storybook station, the Easter egg roll, a moonwalk and more. RSVP required by emailing linda. jackson@georgia.gov.

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Spring means summer isn’t far away and summer means it’s time for camp where kids learn to design cool stuff while improving their science, technology, engineering and math skills and having tons of fun! For 2015, campMODA includes sessions in LEGO Robotics, Building Quest: Design through Minecraft, Gadgets and Devices: Innovating with the Great Inventors, littleBits Circuitry and Design Academy for Middle Schoolers. This year, MODA is thrilled to offer these full- and half-day camps at three locations: MODA’s Midtown home, Georgia Tech and The Lovett School in Buckhead. MuseumOfDesign.org

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Each March, Macon becomes a pink, cotton-spun paradise as over 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory. Festival-lovers are treated to one of the most extravagant displays of springtime color in the nation as they visit the town referred to by Congressional Records as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. CherryBlossom.com

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The Disc Dog Southern Nationals Qualifier tournament began at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival more than 24 years ago with only 10 competitors as a one-day event. This annual competition has become one of the most prestigious canine sporting events in the South. This year, competitors will once again vie for four invitations in two divisions to the Disc Dog World Finals, which is held in Cartersville, Georgia, in October. AtlantaDiscDogs.com

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Spring is in the air and that can only mean one thing in Atlanta: the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back! The Dogwoods are in full bloom, and hundreds of artists from around the country will set up their tents for the 79th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Virtually every kind of art imaginable will be represented, with a nationally renowned-juried Fine Artist Market that includes sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and much more. In addition there will be a Kids Village featuring huge inflatables, arts & crafts and face painting for all ages, as well as the ever-popular 24-foot rock-climbing wall. Dogwood.org

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Experience “Château Soleil,” a French-style estate at 4701 Northside Drive in Atlanta, just minutes from the heart of Buckhead. Named for its sunny, golden façade, Château Soleil was designed by renowned architect William T. Baker and displayed in his book “New Classicists: American Architecture.” Built in 1998 on two lushly landscaped acres, this 14,000-square-foot grand estate is one of the finest examples of European-style craftsmanship in Atlanta. Don’t miss your chance to experience this one of a kind piece of architecture. DecoratorsShowHouse.org

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APRIL 25 TOUR OF KITCHENS THROUGHOUT ATLANTA

Junior League of DeKalb County’s 3rd annual Tour of Kitchens will feature several recently renovated, sophisticated, and meticulousy planned kitchens on a self-guided tour. The Tour of Kitchens will showvase several of the best residential kithcens with eye-catching, yet functional designs. Chef demonstration will take place throughout the tour. JLDekalb.org

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Sweet & Spicy Almonds Yields 8 servings

2 c. roasted almonds 1/4 c. coconut oil 1/4 t cayenne 1 t organic seasoning salt 1 T brown sugar 1 T Lea & Perrins Worcestershire In small saucepan heat the coconut oil on low until it melted. Next, remove from the heat and stir in the cayenne, seasoning salt, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. In a medium-size mixing bowl combine the roasted almonds and seasoned coconut oil mixture and toss together until all the nuts are coated evenly.

Three Squares and a Snack

o wrap up our April healthy bod/healthy earth issue with a green red bow, we asked the thoughtful chefs at Epicurean Events to plan a gorgeous menu for (at least) one day of healthy eating. Photograph yourself prepping and enjoying these dishes on our Facebook page and you’ll be entered to win something tasty. You’ll find the deets there. Have fun this month.

BREAKFAST

Parmesan Egg, Tomato & Avocado on Whole Wheat Toast or English Muffin Prepare your eggs any way you like and add or top with Parmesan cheese. Next place the eggs on top of your toasted wheat bread or English muffin. Then add freshly sliced tomato and sliced avocado. Season with Kosher salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

LUNCH

Roasted Chicken Mixed Grain Salad Yields 4 servings

1 c cooked bulgur 1 c cooked quinoa (any variety) 4 T olive oil 2 T white balsamic vinegar 1 T chopped Italian parsley 2 T chopped mint 1/2 c. chopped dried fruit mix (apricot, golden raisin, cranberry) 1/4 c. toasted pecan 1 T lemon zest 1 lb shredded roasted chicken kosher salt to season pepper to season In a medium size bowl combine the bulgur and quinoa, toss together gently. Next add the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, parsley, mint, dried fruits, pecans and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Mix gently until all the ingredients are incorporated. Finish by adding in the lemon zest, taste one final time and adjust seasoning as needed.

Morning Blast Blueberry Ginger Smoothie Yields 2 servings

DINNER

8 oz blueberries ( fresh or frozen) 1 T fresh ginger, rough chopped 1 t cinnamon 1 T flax meal 1 c. almond milk 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt Agave nectar, to taste Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.

Spice Rubbed Mahi Fish Taco w/ Marinated Cucumber & Pineapple Relish Baby Green Salad w/ Radish, Carrots, Red Onion and Lime Vinaigrette

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Yields 4 servings

Spice Rubbed Mahi 1 lb Mahi filet 1 t chili powder 1 t chipotle powder

1 t kosher salt 1/4 t white pepper 2 T lime juice 3 T olive oil Corn tortillas In a bowl combine the chili powder, chipotle powder, salt, pepper, lime juice and olive oil. Mix together until smooth. Next, rub the mixture all over the fish and let sit for 10 -15 minutes. Re-move the fish from the marinade and grill or broil until the fish reaches a medium well tempera-ture. Once the fish is cooked pull the meat apart into smaller pieces that will fit into a corn tortil-la. Top with the marinated cucumber and pineapple relish. Marinated Cucumber 1 English cucumber, julienne 2 t salt 1 T sugar 2 t cracked black pepper 1/2 c white wine vinegar Using a small to medium size bowl combine the salt, sugar, white wine vinegar and cracked black pepper. Next, add the cucumber and toss gently to coat Pineapple Relish 1 c. diced pineapple 2 T diced red pepper 1 T diced jalapeño 1 green onion, chopped 1 T chopped cilantro 3 T lime juice Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix together. DESSERT

Vegan Dark Chocolate Mousse Yields 4 servings

6 oz dark chocolate 1 12oz package silken tofu 3 T agave nectar 1 t vanilla extract 2 T vanilla soy milk, almond milk or coconut milk Melt the chocolate until smooth, using either a double boiler or in the microwave on low power. Next using either a food processor or blender, combine tofu, melted chocolate, agave, vanilla and soy milk. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. The mousse can be eaten immediately or re-frigerated for later.

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