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Editor's Letter

Happy June, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs!

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en, men, men.

Brothers, fathers, uncles, grandfathers, husbands, boyfriends, friends who are boys. Sons.

I love them all.

I have four brothers. Three now. We lost one to AIDS in the 90s, when so many families lost men.

My brothers teased me, coddled me and ignored me. They pushed me out of their rooms when their friends came over. Then, they pulled me into their laps and wrapped their arms around me at the end of the day. When they went away to college, I would sit on the porch steps waiting for them to pull into the driveway, running to them for a homecoming hug.

Photo Scott Areman During this past year, my mother’s Parkinson’s enveloped her and consumed her. My brothers, sister and I became care-givers, her tight team of guardians. We were a board of directors, working together to guide her (and each other) through months of doctor appointments, a maze of medication changes, and storms of emotions that could have easily ripped us apart.

Instead, her life’s challenges brought us together. I began to see my brothers as intelligent, thoughtful, thorough and assertive men. They each filled an important role on our care team. One excelled at organizing finances and corresponding with lawyers and banks, reassuring mom that everything was taken care of. He was an absolute champion. One was a guardian angel, pulling mom out of despair and pain with the sound of his voice and confident (but never condescending) bedside visits and late-night phone conversations. One brought sweets and thoughtful photos of family, keeping her grounded with stories of grandchildren, northern Michigan and music. These men were a finely tuned trio that kept our mom humming with quiet efficiency, hard work and ever-present warmth. I now know these men will always be my team. They more than just brothers. They are men of action. And, luckily, still the best huggers on God’s green earth.

This month, hug your brother, father, son, partner, champion every day.

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ON THE COVER Brothers, Van (left) and Michael

Council founded the wildly successful Van Michael Salon group 30 years ago. Today, they remain at the helm while making philanthropy priority. We salute them in this Men's Issue.

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Home Matters

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Your Neighbor

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Parting Thoughts

18 Givers

Meet our annual pick of men who make giving a priority.

20 The Force of a Collector's Passion

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22 Blumberg Believes in Zero

Sandy Springs runner leads fight against prostate cancer.

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Around Town TO THE BEACH AND BEYOND Planet Beach Dunwoody is Perimeter North's newest concept to day spas. They are a full service, unlimited fully automated spa.

"Spabiotics" is a unique term invented by Planet Beach to represent the merging of spa services and robotics. This new blended word represents the use of fully-automated push button spa services and products that are used to enhance the experience. The health and wellness include hydration treatments, Red Light Therapy, weight management treatments and massages. Additional services include teeth whitening; guided meditation, oxygen therapy UV and PB Glow spray tans. Planet Beach Dunwoody offers everything you need to achieve you total skincare, wellness and stress relief goals. Customers pay a low monthly membership fee for unlimited fully automated, push-button spa & UV services in a private room without the need of an attendant. Want a massage twice a week?

Need a healthy and attractive spray-tan? Want to work guided meditation in to your schedule? Want to burn calories and detox with a hydration treatment? Check them out. Grand opening this month. Dunwoody Village shopping center. 5529 Chamblee -Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody. PlanetBeach.com

TAX HEROES About a dozen trained and certified tax preparers volunteered their time at Community Assistance Center during the first quarter of the year to help 434 households file their tax returns. Our Volunteer Income Tax Return (VITA) team continues to grow and serve more families and individuals each year. The service was available to any household in the Atlanta area earning less than $53,000 in 2014. If you're interested in joining our team next tax season and have experience preparing income tax forms or would like free training please contact Carlos at vita@ourcac.org. OurCAC.org

PINK’S FIRST YEAR June will mark the anniversary of the opening of Pink Barre/Sandy Springs, a locally-owned barre fitness studio in City Walk. The owners and co-founders of the Pink Barre have broken into a market dominated by national barre fitness chains. (Purre Barre, Barre3, The Barre Method) but Pink Barre’s practices go beyond its studio classes, curating meaningful experiences to empower women of all ages to inspire one another to live healthy and accomplished lives. As a result, they have had tremendous success in their first year. Owners Maureen Chatelain and Tara Joiner have now opened four metro locations. Visit them on Facebook at PinkBarreSandy.

FATHERS AND SONS In March, The Lovett School hosted the second annual Father/Son Dinner for Upper School boys and their fathers/guests. The purpose of the event was to celebrate the distinctive importance of the father/ son relationship and the importance of cross generational relationships while focusing on the values of Lovett’s character pledge, including: honesty, respect, responsibility, compassion, courage, and integrity. Five seniors shared personal testimony about their relationship with their fathers and the guest speaker was former NFL quarterback Archie 10

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Manning. Manning spoke to the boys and their guests about the importance of leadership and lessons learned over a lifetime in football and as a father to three boys. His tone was conversational and welcoming. One guest described the exchange this way, “It felt as though we were sitting around the Manning dinner table swapping stories.” Manning engaged the audience, challenged the boys to lead in all aspects of their lives, and even confirmed that his son Peyton hopes to play another year in the NFL. Pictured is 10th grader Brady Tindall and his father, Tom Tindall.

FORBES RANKS NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL #23 Forbes has named Northside Hospital to its list of America’s Best Employers in a survey that polled U.S. employees across all industries. Northside Hospital ranks number 23 in the magazine’s list of 500 employers and is one of 14 Georgia employers included in the overall rankings. No other Georgia hospitals were ranked, and only one in the U.S. – the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics – ranked higher than Northside. Forbes selected employers based on independent survey data from Statista.com. More than 20,000 American workers, across all industry sectors employing more than 2,500 workers, were anonymously polled. For more information, visit Careers.Northside.com.

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL’S BREAST CANCER SCREENING AND TREATMENT With the generous support from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate and It’s The Journey, producer of the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer, Northside Hospital is able to continue to provide funding for screening mammograms and other breast diagnostic procedures such as ultrasounds, biopsies and more for women who cannot afford them. In 2014, 1,703 underinsured women received breast cancer screening and diagnostic services through the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. Fifteen breast cancers were detected. Early detection of breast cancer saves the lives of thousands of women each year. For more information, visit Northside.com/breastcancerscreenings.

BBQ AND SOFTBALL Andee’s Army, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides assistance to families of children and youth receiving medical treatment for acquired brain injuries and other neurological injuries, is cooking up plans for the first annual Andee’s Army Summer BBQ Festival at the American Legion Post 140 near Chastain Park, noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. The barbecue cookoff will feature over 15 registered barbecue teams who will be slow cooking their culinary creations up to a day in advance. The day of events will consist of two contests and awards by both local celebrity judges and a People’s Choice Awards. In addition to barbecue favorites, expect live entertainment, food, non-alcoholic beverages, beer and wine for

purchase, and a 50/50 raffle. An Andee’s Army invitational softball tournament will be hosted simultaneously by NYO at Chastain Park to round out a full day of family offerings. Tickets are $25, $10 for children 12 and younger. Reserve your spot no later than June 19.

Designated parking and shuttles provided. The American Legion Post 140 is located at 3905 Powers Ferrry Road on Chastain Park.

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LEMONADE FOR KIDS WITH CANCER Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit dedicated to finding cures for all kids with cancer, invites volunteers across the country to take a stand against childhood cancer when Alex’s Lemonade Days returns, June 12-14. ALSF’s National Lemonade Days began in 2004 when Alex Scott set her sights on raising $1 million to fight childhood cancer, including hers. Alex invited volunteers to join her in hosting lemonade stands to help achieve her goal one dollar and one lemonade stand at a time. Through the help of these volunteers, Alex would reach her goal before losing her life to cancer in August of that year. Each June, the weekend before Father’s Day, supporters everywhere contribute to a cure. The Foundation was built upon the principle that you are never too young to make a difference in the lives of others. For more information and to sign up to host a lemonade stand, visit: AlexsLemonade.org/LemonadeDays.

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LOUNGE LEADER Himitsu, the upscale lounge from the team behind Umi in Buckhead, announces award-winning mixologist Shingo Gokan as its creative director. The upscale lounge, which is set to open its doors adjacent to Umi in May, promises an intimate, Japanese speakeasy experience with a distinct modern vibe. The semi-private (reservation only) lounge will offer an elegant spot to enjoy a craft cocktail or some sake before or after dinner at Umi, along with bites from Umi chef Fuyuhiko Ito. Himitsu is located at 3050 Peachtree Road N.E.

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Giving Back

Fashion Goes Global CHAMBER WOMEN SUPPORT COMMUNITY

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very year the Drake House provides emergency housing and services for more than 50 women and their children, 41 percent of whom are from Sandy Springs.

To help support its work, the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber Women’s Business Network is sponsoring a fashion show June 9 at UPS global headquarters.

“With Fashion Goes Global, we hope to raise funds to support that mission and help us stabilize these families. We continue to see the number of folks living in poverty grow,” says Kathy Swahn, executive director of the Drake House.

Fashion Goes Global will take place June 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More than 200 guests will enjoy camaraderie, conversation, wine and signatures appetizers while cheering on a runway show featuring Sandy Springs rescue heroes, community volunteers, corporate leaders and Sandy Springs’ First Lady Jan Paul.

“This is such a great cause,” says Samantha Barton, marketing and events coordinator for the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce. “Even though the Drake House isn’t located in Sandy Springs, they help a large number of women from Sandy Springs. It’s a way to give back to the community and I know 12

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that, especially having the event at UPS, it will be bigger and better than ever.”

Last year, the fashion show raised $5,000; this year, the goal is $7,500.

“With events like this we are able to support our programs,” says Swahn. “People think that the poverty is in downtown Atlanta, but the suburbs are really where the poverty is occurring, much more so than downtown.”

The Drake House, located at 10500 Clara Drive in Roswell, provides a mother and her family either a one- or two-bedroom furnished apartment. In addition to the housing, the women receive career counseling and participate in an empowerment program. All family members must attend a weekly life skills program that helps them with personal finances, parenting, health and wellness and organizational skills. Tutors assist elementary students with homework and middle and high school students participate in Junior Achievement Classes.

The runway outfits will come from The Drake Closet, a supporting boutique whose motto is “Fabulous Finds for the Frugal Fashionista.” For seven years, women wanted to donate clothes to the Drake House. “We always referred them to other thrift stores,” says Swahn. “Then our board realized that we could leverage this support and in Oc-

tober 2011 we opened a store and then two years later, another.”

The Drake Store features clothes and jewelry donated so that moms could have clothes for an interview or work. There are also prom dresses and other clothing. The residents of the Drake House get the clothes for free, but the two shops, located in Rowell and Alpharetta, are also open to the general public.

“We welcome women who want to volunteer at the Drake Shop, donate clothing or shop in our store,” she says.

Both Swahn and Barton were excited about the fashion show’s sponsors and volunteers.

For instance, signature appetizers will be donated by 5 Seasons Brewery, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nancy G’s, Hammock’s, A Divine Event, Luv at First Bit, The Brickery, Taziki’s and Teela Taqueria. Presenting sponsors are Henssler Financial, The Joint, Michael’s Salon and the accounting firm of Babush, Neiman, Kornman & Johnson. Massage Envy Spa created a matching contribution based on sales.

“We have so many supporters and it’s awesome,” says Swahn. “We need help in stabilizing these women and their families.”

Tickets are $20 for chamber members and $35 for non-members. Pre-registration is required and may be done online at SSPChamber.org.

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When the bill came it was paid with a bowl of Cajun Gumbo … that’s how barter works.

Imagine running your business and paying your bills with trade rather than cash. Thousands of businesses right here in Metro Atlanta are doing just that, including Copeland’s of New Orleans, a local restaurant specializing in New Orleans cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere.

“The best reason to use barter is the introduction of many new clients to the business that would not otherwise visit our establishment,” said Bill Goudey, owner of two Atlanta Copeland’s locations. “That, and the cash savings from leveraging the barter network. The Barter Company’s trade coordinators work hard to help us build barter traffic and spend our dollars wisely.”

The Barter Company is a recognized leader in the barter industry with offices in Georgia and Florida. The company provides businesses with an alternative currency network using barter dollars instead of cash to handle transactions.

The Barter Company actively manages the network and acts as a third-party records keeper by providing clients with monthly statements. Trade coordinators work with individual member businesses to make the barter experience simple and smooth.

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Home Matters

Hang It Up A MAN’S GUIDE TO CLOSETS AND CARING FOR CLOTHES ARTICLE RUKSANA HUSSAIN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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ove over fashionistas! Men are taking over this issue and one space where they shouldn’t cut corners is their closet. Men who care about what they wear and how they wear it (no wrinkles, please!), can treat themselves to a closet where there’s a place for everything, and put everything in its place.

“One popular request from my male clients is for belt and tie storage,” says Stephanie Parmer who owns Closets By Design of Atlanta with her husband Steve. “We offer many solutions for such storage need’s to include a drawer with a plexi-glass divider which provides great storage and a visual display.” In business since 2000, the company specializes in organization solutions for every space of the home including closets, home office, pantry, garage, craft rooms and entertainment units. “The latest in masculine closet design is a new line called the Brio Collection featuring a high quality “textured” product. It is a sleek modern look that is becoming a must- have in Atlanta.”

In her experience, Stephanie points out shoe storage is a necessity in the closet space. “Some gentlemen like simple functional storage and others display their shoes. Another great idea is storage for watches and we have what we call a valet, which is a space for watches, wallet and pens in the top drawer. Our systems are custom designed specifically for their 14

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clothing. He can have sports coats in a longer section, belts in racks that are displayed well, pants on pull out racks and the list is endless.” According to Stephanie, the industry standard material to build closets is an engineered wood product called Melamine. “It is dimensionally stable so when the product is cut and assembled it all fits correctly,” she adds.

Closets can be custom designed to the man’s needs and space, after an inventory and discussion with the homeowner. “We do very little cutting on the client site, everything is pre-cut and assembled on location,” says Stephanie. Her client Tony Sostillio had his closet redone recently. “Tony’s new closet has drawers and doors for personal items, single and double hanging sections, and storage for shoes. His taste is more transitional so he asked for flat faced drawer fronts, modern trim package and the textured melamine.”

Irrespective of how clothes are stored though, seasonal care is another top consideration for men who like to look good.

“After winter, it is important to take care of sweaters, cashmere and wool as they may develop moisture holes,” says Young Lim, owner of Presstine Cleaners in Buckhead.

“Use mothballs in your closet especially in in the summer. Ask your cleaners for the blue moisture bags that can be sealed and protect the garment from moisture.

Also, suede and leather are difficult materi-

als to work with and must always be sent out to a specialist.” Suits with special features like additional embroidery or trim must be rinsed by hand and given special care. Garments must be turned inside out and have all buttons and other details covered before they are serviced.

Originally from South Korea, Lim manages this family business among several others he owns in the city. Though he has lots of competition in the area, he is the oldest dry cleaner around, calling his current location home for the past 15 years, having served Buckhead for more than 50 years.

On average, he sees 150-200 customers daily and his staff visits 80 houses for the free pick up and delivery services. When it comes to caring for the city’s finest, he has many pointers to share. “Mustard stains are the hardest to remove so take them straight to the dry cleaners, don’t try removing on your own,” he cautions.

“Another problem is the stain ring around the collar, which is from oil produced in the neck area causing discoloration. For every 3-4 times you have that shirt laundered, make sure there is one visit to the dry cleaners,” he adds. Presstine offers free pick up and set delivery, custom hangers, two levels of care for laundered shirts, and monthly billing. They use the latest in barcode technology so you will not see that annoying safety-pinned paper coupon on your clean clothing. Keep it simple, clean and organized and your clothes will last longer.

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Your Neighbor

How Second Opinions and Friendships Saved Dunwoody Woman Alex Hawkins tells the truth

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lex Hawkins grew up on the Chattahoochee River in Dunwoody, making memories with her family at the Dunwoody Country Club and worshipping at Dunwoody Baptist Church.

In high school, she worked at Dunwoody Animal Medical Center then graduated from Auburn University, choosing to launch her career in Buckhead, setting up an apartment and network of friends. Last October, she reached out to her doctor when she found annoyingly swollen lymph nodes wouldn’t go away. At 23 years old, Alex was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkins lymphoma. This active runner and member of the Atlanta community was shocked to learn of her diagnosis – especially when doctors told her she would have a 95 percent of dying if she did not seek treatment within a year. After undergoing chemotherapy, losing her hair and drained of exhaustion, Alex recently learned that she beat cancer and hopes to educate others – especially young people – about lymphoma. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society honored Alex at the Big Peach 5K Run/Walk in April. Perimeter North Lifestyle asked Alex to share her story.

AH At 23, I was shocked and immediately started researching lymphoma. I found the Light the Night Walk and went the following weekend. I had yet to tell people, but my family went with me. At the event, I met Josh from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, who checked in on me every week.

PNL WHERE DOES YOUR STORY START?

PNL WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?

AH Last year, this time, I was living in Buckhead, working as a

solution analyst at the Weather Channel and involved with the community as an active member of the Atlanta Junior League and Women in Technology group. I was always running in Chastain Park, or spending time with my family, friends or boyfriend.

AH In Dec. 2014, I started chemo. I lost my hair, which was difficult, and bought a wig. I never wore it. It was challenging to go to the store and be bald, but I saw it as an opportunity to meet people and talk about lymphoma. I have two more cycles and a New Orleans trip planned for when it’s over.

PNL WHAT WAS THE FIRST SIGN THAT SOMETHING MIGHT BE WRONG?

PNL HOW DID YOU GET THROUGH IT?

AH I have always been active –rarely slowing down for anything.

Ever since I was a kid, I enjoyed running. During my runs, I started to notice that I wasn’t running as far. Around that time, I started having night sweats and losing my appetite. I figured it was just stress.

AH My family, boyfriend and workplace have been an incredible support system. My sister was pregnant throughout the entire time and stood by my side for every appointment. The Atlanta Hawks even hosted a fundraising night, which brought more than 200 people out for the cause.

PNL WHEN DID YOU REALIZE IT WAS SOMETHING MORE?

PNL WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHO WAS RECENTLY

AH In October last year, I noticed a swollen lymph node on my neck.

DIAGNOSED WITH LYMPHOMA?

I went to a few doctors but was told it was just abnormal. A friend recommended I try a different hospital, where they took a biopsy and discovered two inflamed lymph nodes. I immediately went into surgery. Right after, lymph nodes in my armpits and groin swelled, and I was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

AH Take a deep breath. I was always organized and in control – the

person in the family who everyone went to with their problems.

All of a sudden, I was the one who needed help. Be open and honest about how you are feeling. Accept that nothing is perfect and not always in your control.

PNL WHAT DID THE DOCTORS SAY?

PNL HAS THIS EXPERIENCED CHANGED YOUR PERSONAL OR PROFES-

AH The doctor said I needed to get treatment within a year,

SIONAL GOALS? IF SO, HOW?

or I would have a 95 percent chance of dying. He assured me that my age and activity level should help and that I needed to undergo chemotherapy.

AH I would like to raise awareness of lymphoma and become more involved with children who have cancer. I strongly believe that sharing your story can help others.

PNL WHAT WERE YOUR IMMEDIATE THOUGHTS AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS?

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meet men who work hard, give generously ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY SCOTT AREMAN | HAIR LUCY UNTEANU | MAKE-UP KRISTINA HUF | SHOT ON LOCATION AT VAN MICHAEL SALON, BUCKHEAD

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ome give to keep the memory of a friend or pet alive. Some give because they have received so much. Some give because they want to help find solutions. Regardless of their motivation, the men and women in our community who volunteer regularly are our inspiration to be more, do more and give more.

In this June men’s issue, meet our 2015 Men of the Year who make giving a priority. We hope their dedication will be the spark that lights your fire to find your passion for giving.

DAVID ABES JEFF COGHILL

Giving: Little Free Libraries (seven in Dunwoody, one in Washington, D.C.); Master Gardener programs, Dunwoody Nature Center, Atlanta Audubon Society, precinct manager in Dunwoody for the Dekalb Elections Office Day job: Retired, Federal Government, security and counter-terrorism Motivation: He believes strongly that people should give of their time and any skills they have to help build a great community where they live. He is retired with plenty of time to give to service work in his community. He also enjoys getting to know neighbors and others as a result of his volunteer activities.

Support team: Jeff and his wife, Carey, have lived in Dunwoody 29 years. Jeff grew up in Pittsburgh but came south to go to college in east Tennessee and wound up in Atlanta. He feels Atlanta is a nice place to live with good people and excellent urban facilities and services.

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Giving: Atlanta Community Food Bank (chairing The Legends of Atlanta Roast), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (chairs the One Party, an annual fundraiser for the Georgia chapter) Day job: 23-year veteran of Atlanta’s culinary industry as director, LDV Hospitality (Corso Coffee open in Buckhead Atlanta now; Dolce Italian and American Cut opening there this fall) and previously in leadership with Here to Serve, Horseradish Grill and Atlanta Fish Market Motivation: David’s son, Mitchell (15), was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 2 years old.

Support team: David grew up in Dunwoody, then moved to Sandy Springs, where he, his wife and two children live now. He is a graduate of Arizona State University.

VAN AND MICHAEL COUNCIL

ROBBY KUKLER

Giving: Atlanta Community Food Bank, Childrens’ Healthcare of Atlanta, No Kid Hungry, Southern Foodways Alliance, Piedmont Park Conservancy, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Day job: Partner, Fifth Group Restaurants (South City Kitchen, La Tavola, Ecco, El Taco, Alma, Lure) Motivation: Robby has had a passion for food his entire life. He feels it is inexcusable that anyone in this country goes hungry, let alone anyone in our own communities and believes it’s our passion and responsibility to do what we can to help end hunger.

Support team: Robby has been married to his high school sweetheart for 18 years, and lives in Dunwoody with two sons, Sam (15) and Will (11). One son was very recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes so the family will all be continuing their work for JDRF.

Giving: Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (for conservation of the primary drinking water source for more than 4 million Georgians), the Pink Heals Foundation (to help young cancer survivors regain confidence through programing after the completion of treatment), The Drake House (providing short-term crisis housing, support, education and empowerment to homeless mothers and their children). Van is a sponsor with Southern Off-road Bicycle Association, the Georgia High School Mountain Bike League and Cycle Youth. Michael supports a variety of other community organizations including St. Jude's and Susan G Komen.

Day job: Van plays a vital role in leading and building the Salons. He also speaks all over the world about Salon Development and Success. He visits each of the seven locations throughout Atlanta frequently and also conducts meetings in the Sandy Springs corporate office when needed.

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Motivation: Van and Michael have long recognized the importance of philanthropy and community engagement. The missions of their annual partnerships align with the goals of the salon, which include earth conservation and empowering women. Van is an avid mountain biker and believes in what exercise and discipline can do for a person and more specifically, young people.

Support teams: Van and Michael are from Cartersville, Georgia, and moved to Atlanta in their early 20’s. Michael lives in Kennesaw with his wife of 25 years, Joanne, and their 17-year old son who attends Mt Paran Christian School along with Van’s children, Dakota and Lucas. Van and CONTINUED > his kids reside in Woodstock.

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enoarchaeology is the study of vanished off world, science fiction cultures through the artifacts they leave behind. Rob Maxam is an authority.

Maxam, the successful vice president of sales for Sub Zero and Wolf Luxury Appliances for the Southeast. For more than 20 years, Maxam has been equipping the homes of celebrities, athletes and the affluent with what he terms the "Ferraris of kitchen appliances.”

After hours however, Rob spends time with wife Donna and their kids Jake, Madisen and Mackenzie—and entertains his guiltless obsession collecting paraphernalia associated with the greatest science fiction series in film, Star Wars.

During a tour of his “man cave” in his spacious home in Alpharetta, Rob provided humorous commentary on how his home office walls became adorned with hundreds of figures, statues, au-

duced into my world. I travel to these shows periodically and add all types of figures and props to my collection. I also have bought display fixtures from stores that go out of business that can house the figures in a museum-like setting.”

Rob on his favorite items from his collection: “My favorite pieces are the bounty hunters from The Empire Strikes Back.

Boba Fett is the baddest bounty hunter in the galaxy and very sought after by collectors.”

Rob on how much he has invested in his collection: “I basically know how much money I have spent but for the sake of keeping my marriage intact, I have declined to tell anyone. Some people have a 401K plan, I have plastic action figures.”

Rob’s favorite Star Wars episode: “My favorite episode is the original movie from 1977, A New Hope. I was 13 at the time of the

Rob Maxam in his kingdom thentic helmets, posters, weapons and even clocks themed from George Lucas' ingenious cinematic creations.

How Rob’s collection was launched: “It all started after a conversation I had with a friend and how we both agreed that Star Wars was the best movie ever created. The next day he gave me a box that had some brand new Star Wars figures inside. I couldn’t believe they still were making these toys even though the movie had ended a decade earlier. The next day I went to the local Wal-Mart and Toys-R-Us and discovered a whole section dedicated to the movie, so I bought a couple pieces, and then the next week, and so on.”

Where Rob shops: “I went online and discovered that you could go to conventions all over the country like Comic-Con, Dragon Con, International Toy and the FX [Vintage Toy] Show. These shows are where serious collectors and fans go to meet the actual actors from the original movie and trade with other collectors from around the world. This is where I found the original figures still in mint condition; a whole new world of expense was intro-

original release and the first time I saw Darth Vader walk into the scene, I was hooked. My younger brother was also hooked and we bought tremendous amounts of the toy figures as kids. We look back now and cry at how many of those figures we blew up with firecrackers or shot with our BB guns. Now I spend thousands for what I used to pay a couple dollars for.

What Rob has planned for the future: “My future plans are to convert the rest of the basement into the ultimate Star Wars man cave. I am going to make a poker table that will have Han Solo in carbonite as the playing surface, convert the home theater area into the Death Star control room, and light all the areas with different colored light sabers. Once my wife reads this, I will be living in the basement any ways.

“As for the collection, I plan to continue focusing on completing the original released figures from the first three movies and to continue purchasing artwork that can be displayed throughout the man cave.”

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That is one in seven fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, grandfathers, partners and friends who will be diagnosed with the disease. For Joe Blumberg, executive director of The Men's Health and Wellness Center, the issue hits close to home. Joe was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was 65, and though the tumor was removed he discovered that it had spread just two years later. Joe has tried many treatments to combat his advanced stage disease and recently passed the five-year mark, but the reality of the disease is always in his thoughts.

As a national nonprofit organization, ZERO is a leader in the fight against prostate cancer, advancing research, encouraging action, and providing education and support to men and their families. This year, ZERO will bring the Run/Walk series to nearly 40 cities nationwide, in-

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cluding to Sandy Springs for the Fifth Annual ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – Atlanta, hosted by the Men's Health and Wellness Center of Sandy Springs on Saturday, June 20. Joe will emcee the event, welcoming runners and supporters alike to the city he called home for more than three decades.

Joe is always hoping that new treatments will emerge, and believes that the Run/ Walk has helped create awareness and bring the local Atlanta community together in the fight against prostate cancer. As a part of the fight, Joe champions the importance of funding programs on both the local and national level. At the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – Atlanta, and at all races nationwide, all dollars raised for the event are split between national efforts and the local community. Local funds for the Atlanta race will specifically provide education and screening events and help prostate cancer support groups. All dollars raised on the national level go toward ZERO’s efforts to save lives by advancing research, raising awareness, and providing educational resources for men and families.

This year's race features a 5K run/ walk, 1-mile walk, Kids Superhero Dash for Dad, and virtual Snooze for Dudes program. Joe is this year’s race director.

On race day, survivors and patients can also stop by the Prostate Cancer Survivor's tent to connect with others, and Home Depot will host a kids' workshop featuring a special Build a Father's Day gift for your Dad. The Run/Walk series is ZERO’s commitment made manifest. It is communities coming together, raising funds, and sharing hope to declare one number above others: ZERO. To register, visit: ZeroProstateCancerRun.org/Atlanta.

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Monarchs must have milkweed. They have an obligate relationship with this family of plants.

Monarch caterpillars exclusively eat milkweed plants as they begin the process of metamorphism and become butterflies. No milkweed = no monarchs.

Many localities treat milkweed as a noxious weed and destroy it, usually by spraying herbicide which kills both the milkweed and adult nectaring plants. This happens along highway edges, public parks, in agricultural settings, and in residential developments. Pesticide use also kills huge numbers of Monarch eggs, larva, and adults.

Habitat destruction for development of new roads, housing developments, commercial development, and agricultural expansion has negative consequences for Monarchs.

The Dunwoody Nature Center is embarking on a major initiative called The Milkweed Project to help protect the monarch butterfly by raising awareness of the troubling decline of the population, and by launching a grassroots effort to plant more milkweed throughout the community to improve local habitat and help the Monarch on its migratory journey. Program initiatives include: The Nature Center has partnered with Post Properties to purchase mature plants for distribution and Post Properties has pledged to plant Milkweed Gardens at all of their properties in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Raleigh.

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and educational materials to help further raise awareness of the troubling decline of the monarch population.

The Nature Center is collaborating with the Dunwoody elementary schools (and beyond as funding becomes available) to educate and bring the experience into the classroom with butterfly rearing kits, grow racks, seeds, and other instructional items. In addition, the Nature Center is providing each school with milkweed and other pollinator plants, and will oversee the planting of them at the schools.

Thee Nature Center will become a certified Monarch Waystation.

The new front entry garden is being planted with native plants, pollinators, hardscape, and of course, milkweed.

The City of Dunwoody has committed to support the Milkweed Project by allocating space in each of the city parks for milkweed and by working with the Nature Center on an education campaign with the city landscaping staff to eliminate the use of Roundup in these areas.

At the 22nd annual Butterfly Festival – August 15 – the monarch butterfly will be the focus. As the signature event of the Nature Center, this day of entertainment will be utilized to educate all ages about the wonders and fragility of the monarch butterfly species.

You can help keep milkweed – and the Monarch butterflies – alive by planting a milkweed garden in areas that lie along the migratory route. DunwoodyNature.org

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June JUNE 4 SPELLEBRATION FOX THEATER

Put your spelling skills and Scrabble talents to the test at the annual Spellabration to benefit Literacy Action, Georgia’s leading provider of adult education. Spellabration is a unique celebration of literacy including a speed Scrabble Tournament and a Spelling Bee. The evening begins with a Spelling Bee, followed by a round of Speed Scrabble. Two more entertaining and taxing Bees and then onto the final Scrabble round. LiteracyAction.org

JUNE 6 HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET SANDY SPRINGS CIRCLE

Join neighbors and friends for this well-loved weekly event, bringing fresh and organic produce, pasture-raised meat, pork and dairy products, specialty food items, and much more directly to Sandy Springs every Saturday, now - November. The market features over 50 vendors, live music, and always fresh, local, fun! HeritageSandySprings.org

JUNE 6 & 7 ROCK THE CURE SWEETWATER BREWERY

This two-day outdoor Benefiting the Georgia Chapter of JDRF, Rock the Cure is an annual Brews and Blues event featuring the best Georgia has to offer in live music, a continuous pour of local brews, great food and exciting raffle prizes.

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JUNE 6 FLYING COLORS BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER

The 15th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival is a wild extravaganza focused on the beauty of butterflies. Banners of butterflies decorate the grounds as the air fills with butterflies set free during the releases! Experience this rare and magical wild enchantment and witness nature’s pollinators while enjoying a magnificent show featuring live butterfly releases, face painting, crafts, live musical interludes, children’s costume parade, festival food and fun in the native butterfly gardens ChattNatureCenter.org.

JUNE 6 & 7 VIRGINIA HIGHLAND SUMMER FEST VIRGINIA HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD

Celebrate the start of the season by shopping for original art, tasting great food and enjoying exceptional live music. This year’s event will feature a 5K race on Saturday morning, along with activities designed for children in the KidsFest area. Vahi.org

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JUNE 6 DUNWOODY SOAP BOX DERBY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ATLANTA

Since 2008, when this racing tradition began as a fun, non-sanctioned test of car and driver, the number of cars and drivers has grown each year -- and this year they are expecting the largest groups of drivers ever.In addition to racing Stock and Super Stock cars, they will have a Super Kids Race for children with disabilities, with winners in each category going on to race in Akron, OH in July at the 78th Annual All-American Soap box Derby World Championships. DunwoodySoapboxDerby.org 30

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JUNE 14 MACE HIBBARD TO PERFORM AT THE MJCCA MJCCA

The MJCCA is thrilled to announce that at 7:00 pm, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, composer, and educator Mace Hibbard will perform at the MJCCA, continuing its Jazz at the JCC series. AtlantaJCC.org.

JUNE 20 ZERO RUN/WALK HOME DEPOT, PEACHTREE-DUNWOODY RD

Join The Men's Health and Wellness Center and ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer as they race to the finish for the Fifth Annual ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – Atlanta. The 5K run/walk is a part of ZERO’s annual Run/Walk series, which raises awareness and funds to end prostate cancer. All dollars raised will be split 50/50 between national efforts and the local community, with local funds going toward providing education and screening events, along with prostate cancer support groups. ZeroProstateCancerRun.org.

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Parting Thoughts

Meet Dennis Milton Byron WORDS DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON

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reetings everyone. My name is Dennis Malcolm Byron and have been fortunate to contribute to Lifestyle Publications for more than two years covering automobiles, travel, interesting people, shooting covers, and every so often disclosing the wonders of beer under my alias Ale Sharpton. When I happened to invite my father, Dennis Milton Byron, to one of our magazine’s celebratory functions, the staff really gravitated towards him—especially editor, Sue Collins and publisher, Jim Newman. For this June issue, they asked if I could share a few words about him. This was a no-brainer and I was happy to oblige.

My father—a son of Jamaican descendants who set up shop literally in the Bronx, New York, (they had the Byron Catering Company)—was raised with the value of family, hard work, honesty and giving. Throughout the years, he applied these attributes to everything he did, resulting in attending four colleges including the University of Albuquerque, Syracuse, Ithaca College and Cornell University, taking courses that would prepare him for a successful career in philanthropy, consulting and fundraising (which he popularly terms “friendraising”). To flourish in this business, he had to make strong contacts, meet amazing people, travel extensively, and exude his vibrant personality, while most importantly providing his family the best experiences he could afford alongside his late wife and the best mother on earth, Brenda.

Because of my parents, my three siblings Rashad, Lamont, Simone and I got to see so much of the world. I am the oldest of the quartet, so let’s just say, a handful early on. I received the most discipline and in many ways, the most attention. I even-

tually utilized these experiences in seeing the struggles my father endured, having lived in extremely modest accommodations to large homes in some of the finest neighborDennis Milton Byron hoods. I also learned success comes from practicing the simple things in life, from always shaking hands with a tight grip to being yourself, learning to speak up, treating everyone as an equal, accepting adversity and dealing with it, and simply loving life. This led me to follow in his footsteps, attending Cornell University, networking, and hitting the ground running, developing the courage to explore what I am passionate about. I owe so much of my drive, charisma and business mind to my father. And I am proud to have the same name (although we can be “Menaces” when we want to). A trip to Thailand as a graduation present was our most bonding moment, and since then, I became more open to whatever came my way. Ultimately, I thank God for him.

I want to thank the great people of Perimeter North Lifestyle for providing me the opportunity to share this with you. I ask that if you have the chance, you give your father a hug for everything he has done for you. I will do the same, along with a firm grip that made me the man I am today.

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