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Driving...Or Not —Jennie Montgomery

8 news&notes 11 food fun

Fiesta in a Flash —Courtesy Family Features

13 doctor/dad Patient Beware —J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

14 home front Shaping Up To Sell

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36 time out Parenting: Perfection Is Not the Goal

—Lucy Adams

38 inspiration station Generations Apart

Graham Gibbs, 6, is the son of Chris and Tammy Gibbs of Augusta. Photo by John Harpring

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40 calendar 52 family favorites ballot 52 talkin’ about my generation

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Ariane Bawden, Richard Earl Cook and Gloria Hamilton —Grace Belangia

May quick / June pick

—Ellen Shanley and Colleen Thompson

“The quality of a parent’s work is neither measured by a report card nor a home run. It isn’t wrapped in the folds of an impeccably pressed choir robe nor a mom-made bed. It isn’t tangible. A person can’t touch it or hang it on the wall like a certificate or an award. Yet, it isn’t a mystery either.” Read more of Lucy Adams’ article about parenting on page 36. www.augustafamily.com

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The Future’s So Bright…

C.C., 3 months old, Bond and Tripp, 21 months old.

There was a popular song in the days of old (OK, it was actually 1986) that’s hook line was, “The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades,” and I can’t help but think of this song when I look at this photo of my husband and children in 1993. At the time of this photo, Tripp was just about to turn 2 and C.C. was just a few months old. We had nothing but the future before us. (By the way, the “baby shades” were a gift from my mother.) Now, here we are in 2011 and I get a little choked up as I reflect on where we were in our lives when I snapped this photo. Boy, has time flown. Tripp is finishing his freshman year at the University of Georgia and C.C. is a rising high school senior. Despite this HUGE lump in my throat, I will have to say that the song still holds true. Although my time of “active parenting” is winding down (did you hear the gasp and sob I just let out?), their futures are bright and just beginning to unfold. Our roles are changing, to be sure. But the kids are still a big focus, as they will continue to be as they become adults with families of their own. This journey called parenting that we’ve been on is one I wouldn’t trade for anything. Parenting is often described as a roller coaster ride, and you may remember this conversation from the 1989 movie Parenthood on the subject: Grandma: You know, when I was 19, Grandpa took me on a roller coaster. Gil: Oh? Grandma: Up, down, up, down. Oh, what a ride! Gil (Sarcastically): What a great story. Grandma: I always wanted to go again. You know, it was just so interesting to me that a ride could make me so frightened, so scared, so sick, so excited and so thrilled all together! Some didn’t like it. They went on the merry-go-round. That just goes around. Nothing. I like the roller coaster. You get more out of it. We celebrate our parents in May and June (and hopefully our children will celebrate us!), hence my walk down memory lane. My hat goes off to all of you who have enjoyed the ride. I know I certainly have! Happy Mother’s Day on May 8 and Happy Father’s Day on June 19. Until July,

Karin Calloway is a journalist and recipe developer who writes the Wednesday cooking column for The Augusta Chronicle (augustachronicle.com/karin). Check out Karin’s cooking blog at www.karinsvikingkitchen.com. www.augustafamily.com

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Driving... or not

I must have been having a deep dream. I was trying to concentrate, to go where my subconscious was taking me, but something was on my arm. The distraction became too great and I realized someone was shaking me. “Mom, wake up Mom—are we going to go take the permit test today?” What happened to my alarm clock? “OMG, Sky! Give me 15 minutes…we’ve got to get over there by 11:30 or it’s too late.” I always say the kids can tell it’s going to be a bad day if the first words they hear from my mouth are, “OH MY GOD!!” In other families, that could be a good thing, as in a prayer: “Oh, my God, thank you for another day to do your will and spread your love,” etc. Not in my house: It’s the all-caps flat-out yelling-to-wake-everybody-up-fastbecause-I-overslept context of OMG! I couldn’t believe I had forgotten to set the alarm clock the night before such a big day. More than another parenting passage (the baby getting her driver’s permit), it was also the first time I was letting my girls go on a week-long trip by themselves. They had planned a road trip for Masters week: First to Spartanburg to visit their grandmother for a couple of days, then to visit cousins in Charlotte. Standing at the top of the driveway, waving goodbye as they drove off, was a very different feeling than waving goodbye each morning when they drive off to high school. I wasn’t sure I was ready for them to be so independent. I had written out all the driving directions (to a chorus of, “Oh Mom, we can just put the address in our phone and find it that way!”) and reinforced the typical rules about no fighting and no texting. Every half-hour Sky (the passenger) called to check in and tell me where they were. We followed the same system the day they drove home and I realized that my daughters are pretty capable and self-sufficient young women. The other thing I found out was that when they are alone, just the two of them, they get along as civilized human beings. This little road trip had more benefits that I had anticipated, and far less drama. Nope, the drama was centered around that Saturday morning at the DMV... Sky and I got there in time for her to take the test and she made a 100 on it! So we finished up the paperwork, she smiled for the camera and they handed her a paper permit with her picture. As we walked out to the car I suggested she get in the driver’s seat. “I’m not driving, Mom. Are you crazy?” “But we broke our necks to get you over here so you could drive, baby,” I protested. “Hey, I promised you I’d get my permit, but I never said I would drive. I don’t want to drive.” All that drama and the child doesn’t even want to drive?! Right, Sky...get back to me on that when Maddy leaves for college—and you lose your personal chauffeur! JENNIE MONTGOMERY anchors the evening news at WJBF-TV. She’s married to Scott and they have three children: Zack, 18, Maddy, 16, and Sky, 15. www.augustafamily.com

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Make you wanna move your dancing feet.” — Bob Marley

Southern Cooking

Matt and Ted Lee are coming to Augusta.

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The Morris Museum of Art continues its tradition of celebrating Southern foodways with an appearance by the Lee Brothers on Saturday, May 7, from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet and greet the celebrity chefs at a lecture, cooking demonstration and tasting. From Frogmore Stew to Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pie, their first cookbook, which will be available for purchase, is a treasure trove of well-loved Southern recipes, narrated by witty anecdotes from the Lees, nationally renowned food writers from Charleston who learned to cook Southern without a Southern grandmother. Photo By John Harpring

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Mighty Mentors Symphony Orchestra Augusta is partnering with Augusta State University in a new mentoring program for college students in the ASU Department of Music. Four ASU string students are collaborating to form a new student string quartet and will be connected to faculty, SOA staff and professional musicians. Under the guidance of Carl Purdy (retired SOA principal violist) and Maestro Kuwahara, these students will learn business skills to help ensure their professional musical success after graduation. The students will prepare pieces for demonstrations for elementary age students.

Bethany Turnmire (from left), Jason Pooler, Timothy Kelley and Jessica Masdon will participate in a string quartet mentoring program, which is a collaboration of SOA and Augusta State University’s Music Department.

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Dancing Stars Emilie Tobias and Don Bailey.

Morris Communications’ own Don Bailey, president of The Augusta Chronicle, will be one of 10 celebrity dancers in the inaugural Dancing Stars of Augusta competition. This Augusta father of three will dance with award-winning dance instructor and professional competitor Emilie Tobias, owner of The Ballroom Dance Center. Dancing Stars of Augusta is a fundraiser benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. The competition will culminate in a gala dinner held on May 6 and the Bell Auditorium. Gala guests and supporters will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite couple both in the weeks leading up to the event and at the event itself. Each dollar raised is a vote. Go to dancingstarsofauguysta.kintera.org for more information and to cast your vote.

Fruit Dip Photo By John Harpring

Fresh fruit is a great snack all by itself but adding dip brings it up a level and increases the fun factor, too.

Whipped Topping Dip

½ 8-ounce container of whipped topping 1 6-ounce container light flavored yogurt of choice Grapes or berries

Combine the whipped topping and yogurt. Enjoy with grapes or berries. Yield: 8 servings. (Serving size: 2 tablespoons.) Nutrition Breakdown: Calories 45, Fat 1.5g (1.5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 10mg, Carbohydrate 5g, Fiber 0mg, Protein 1g, Potassium 33mg, Phosphorus 35mg. Peanut Butter Dip ½ cup peanut butter 4 tablespoons fat free sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons skim milk ¼ teaspoon vanilla 3 large apples or 6 small apples, sliced

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Summer Snacks

Schedules change in the summer and many times that means fewer scheduled meals which can lead to increased snacking. Personally, I think snacks are great but they need to be nutritious since they can account for over 20 percent of the daily calories for some children. Save the sweet treats for a treat and serve up some of these healthy snacks anytime of the year. • Fresh fruit: This is an obvious choice because it usually comes ready to eat and is loaded with vitamins and minerals as well as fiber. To make it extra special, make a yogurt dip to go with fruit slices. Take a lowfat vanilla yogurt and add some strawberry jam or a touch of brown sugar. Also remember to try dried fruit. For example, my son does not like fresh cherries but loves dried cherries. Either way he is getting cherries. • Vegetables and dip: Carrots, celery, cucumbers, garden peas and edamame are some that frequent my “kid cooler.” • Squeeze yogurt: My kids do like what they see on TV or what other kids bring to the pool or school. The solution to this one is to purchase the all-natural brands without artificial colors. Yoplait Kids uses beet juice as a natural coloring instead of artificial coloring. • Cheese sticks: Part-skim mozzarella cheese sticks provide a good-quality protein with little saturated fat. • Granola bars: Look for granola and granola bars without partially hydrogenated oil and 1.5 grams of saturated fat or less. • Whole grain crackers: Look at the ingredient list for whole grain to be the first ingredient. I have recently found whole wheat Wheat Thins at the store—yay! • Make-your-own trail mix: You can still add chocolate pieces (although they melt at the pool unless they’re stored in a good cooler) but you control the amount. • Nuts and seeds: These are great nutrient- and calorie-rich snacks.

Combine all ingredients except apples in a large bowl and mix until smooth. Thin with more milk, if desired. Yield: 6 servings. Nutrition Breakdown: Calories 220, Fat 11g (2g saturated), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 115mg, Carbohydrate 27g, Fiber 4g, Protein 7g, Potassium 299mg, Phosphorus 118mg. Kim’s note: The peanut butter recipe uses 4 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk, so what do you do with the rest? Store unused condensed milk in a clean container (not the can) in the refrigerator and use with in five days (think oatmeal, coffee, whole grain toast or pancakes). You can freeze it, although that may alter the texture, or you can make caramel apple dip below with what is left. Caramel Apple Dip: Pour sweetened condensed milk into a 1 ½ quart glass bowl and microwave at 50 percent power for 4 minutes. Stir briskly every 2 minutes, then microwave at 30 percent power for 9-11 minutes or until thick and caramel color, stirring briskly every 2 minutes. Add 2-4 teaspoons of water, ¼-½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon vanilla and stir well. Serve with fresh apple slices. Two tablespoons = 110 calories and 24 grams carbohydrate Kim Beavers is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator for University Health Care System. She lives in North Augusta with her husband and two children, and she is the co-host of the culinary nutrition segment Eating Well with Kim, which airs at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday on WRDW. To join the recipe club or view recipes, visit www.universityhealth.org/ewwk. You can also watch the segments at www.wrdw.com/ewwk. www.augustafamily.com

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Fiesta in a Flash Quick, Authentic Recipes for Cinco De Mayo

Gather friends and family around the table to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these specially selected recipes. They’re fast and easy to prepare, so you can relax and share a festive meal with those you love. Find more ways to celebrate at www.ortega.com and www.facebook.com/OrtegaTacos. Beef Taco Salad with Guacamole Dressing Prep Time: 15 minutes Start to Finish: 15 minutes Makes 6 servings

Chipotle Chicken Taco Cones Prep Time: 10 minutes Start to Finish: 20 minutes Makes 8 cones • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 onion, diced • 1 pound ground chicken • ¾ cup water • 1 packet (1.25 ounces) Ortega Chipotle Taco Seasoning Mix • 1 can (16 ounces) Ortega Refried Beans • 8 8-inch Ortega Flour Soft Tortillas • 1 cup shredded lettuce • 1 cup diced tomatoes • 1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded or grated Cheddar cheese Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until translucent. Add ground chicken; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned. Stir in water and seasoning mix. Remove from heat. Warm refried beans in saucepan or in microwave. Wrap tortillas in lightly moistened paper towels. Microwave on HIGH (100 percent power) 20 to 30 seconds, or until pliable. Fold tortilla in half; spread with refried beans. Form tortilla into cone shape;* press to adhere outside corner with refried beans. Fill cones with chicken mixture, lettuce, tomatoes and Cheddar cheese. *To form cone, lay tortilla on work surface. Holding one pointed end down, grasp other end and bring point to round edge, twisting point under slightly. Curl opposite end around outside of cone and press to adhere with refried beans.

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Chocolate and Cinnamon Tortilla Pudding Prep Time: 40 minutes Start to Finish: 1 hour 40 minutes Makes 8 servings • ¾ cup granulated sugar • ¼ cup water • 10 8-inch Ortega Whole Wheat Soft Tortillas, divided • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple or canned \ pineapple, drained • ⅔ cup mini chocolate chips, divided • 3 eggs • 2 cups milk • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • Whipped cream Combine sugar and water in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar melts and begins to bubble. Pour into 9-inch square glass baking dish; tilt pan to evenly coat bottom and sides with sugar. Tear 5 tortillas into bite-size pieces. Place evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle pineapple and ⅓ cup chocolate chips evenly over top. Tear remaining 5 tortillas; place evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining ⅓ cup chocolate chips. Whisk eggs, milk and cinnamon in medium bowl. Pour over layered tortillas in baking dish. Cover surface with plastic wrap, and press down lightly to distribute egg mixture over assembled tortillas. Set aside 30 minutes to allow egg mixture to soak into tortillas. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 53 to 55 minutes or until pudding is firm. Cool 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream.

• 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 cup chopped onion • 1 pound lean ground beef • ¾ cup water • 1 Ortega Whole Grain Corn Taco Kit— includes 10 taco shells, 1 packet (1.25 ounc es) taco seasoning mix and 1 packet (3 ounces) taco sauce • 1 head iceberg lettuce, diced • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese • ½ cup Ortega Guacamole Style Dip • ¼ cup mayonnaise Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4 minutes or until translucent. Add beef; cook and stir 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain and discard fat. Stir in water; add seasoning mix and taco sauce from taco kit; mix well. Cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until thickened. Break taco shells from taco kit into bite sized pieces in large salad bowl. Add lettuce, tomatoes and cheese; toss to combine. Add meat mixture; toss to combine. Combine guacamole dip and mayonnaise in small bowl; pour over salad. Toss lightly. Serve warm salad immediately. Tip: For more color and nutrition, add other fresh vegetables to the salad, including shredded carrots, sliced radishes, sliced cucumbers or broccoli florets.

Tip: For a Dulce de Leche version of this pudding, replace the chocolate chips with butterscotch chips. www.augustafamily.com

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by J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

PATIENT BEWARE How To Avoid Health Treatment Scams

’m going to make some people mad this month, but I’m tired of sitting on my hands and not speaking my mind about something that really gets my gizzard grinding. Is it healthcare reform? No. Is it Charlie Sheen? No. Is it Coke or Pepsi? No. It is the preponderance of sham medicine and bogus practitioners that steal both money and hope from millions of sick people. Some of these practices are harmless in their deceptions; however, some serve as a barrier to both appropriate diagnosis and timely treatment. Myths and misperceptions are as dangerous as intentional falsehoods because they are often the basis for lifelong poor health choices.

The Good I am a believer in complementary medicine. By that I mean I think it is possible to combine the best of the “alternative” medical world with the best of “traditional” medicine to provide a comprehensive approach to wellness. (Even here you can get into trouble defining what is traditional and what is alternative.) Therapies to treat morning sickness during pregnancy are a good example of this. There are a number of well-done studies that show accupressure at certain points on the wrist can reduce morning sickness. There are also numerous studies that show the effectiveness and safety of certain anti-nausea medications for the same problem. These two approaches are not mutually exclusive. They can both be used at the same time in the same patient to achieve the best outcome.

The Bad Unfortunately there are numerous practices in the alternative world that are based on questionable science. One such practice is homeopathy. This healing method is based on the “Law of Similars” originated by Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), a German physician. It states that symptoms of disease can be cured

by extremely small concentrations of substances that produce similar symptoms in healthy people when administered in larger amounts. Basically homeopathic medicines are infinitesimally diluted, often ending up not containing a single molecule of the active substance. The practitioners state the dilute substance retains the “essence” of the original substance. The bottom line for this approach is succinctly summarized by the National Council on Health Fraud in their recent report: “Most homeopathic research is worthless and no homeopathic product has been proven effective for any therapeutic purpose.”

The Highly Questionable Healing Touch is one of many “energy modalities” that claim that manipulating energy fields around a person’s body can cure a multitude of maladies. This is based on the premise that the practitioners’ hands somehow transfer energy to the patient and manage their energy fields to promote healing. Any modality that talks about energy fields raises my concern. Energy medicine is poorly understood and therefore claims of effectiveness are difficult to prove. Some common modalities are therapeutic touch, Reiki, polarity therapy, reflexology and Qigong. Again, there are no well-done scientific studies that validate the healing benefits of these practices. Beware of any treatment that purports to eliminate “toxins” from your body. That has become the favorite marketing tool for everything from colonics (mega enemas) to herbs. Of course we want toxins (i.e. poisons) out of our body, but few of these practitioners can substantiate exactly what “toxins” are eliminated and how they know these substances are gone (or even bad). The body already has a wonderful system for eliminating unwanted substances and it is questionable that any of these practices improve on that.

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from what it does, but from what it doesn’t do. For those not familiar with this practice, iridology practitioners claim that most disease in the body can be diagnosed by looking at a person’s iris (colored part of the eye). A study published in 2005 tested whether iridology could be useful in diagnosing common forms of cancer. An experienced iridology practitioner examined the eyes of 68 people who had proven cancers of the breast, ovary, uterus, prostate or colorectum, and 42 for whom there was no medical evidence of cancer. The practitioner, who was unaware of the gender or medical details of the patients, was asked to suggest up to five diagnoses for each person, and his results were then compared with each subject’s known medical diagnosis. Iridology correctly diagnosed cancer in only 3 of the 68 cases.

The Right Treatment The next time you are considering any type of medical treatment ask yourself the following questions: • Has this met a rigid standard of proof? • Do studies show this treatment is better than a placebo? • Does the explanation for this treatment run counter to known scientific laws? • Is there more than anecdotal evidence for this treatment? Be a critical consumer. When you are considering some form of medical treatment or technique, do your homework. There is a wealth of resources, so perform your due diligence and choose the best approach available, including some alternative approaches, but remember to base your decisions on science, truth and a collaboration with your healthcare provider. Dr. Eaker is an Augusta Ob/ GYN and author. He and his wife, Susan, have two teenage daughters.

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Shaping Up for Selling

irst impressions are important and the same holds true when you are showcasing your home for a potential sale. While larger home improvement projects are often necessary to catch the eye of someone in the market for a new home, they require a great deal of time and money. Sometimes simple cleaning and organization is all that is needed for your home to become more appealing to potential buyers. Home staging expert and TLC host Lisa Lynch says giving the perception of clean home is of utmost importance for people looking to sell or rent their homes. “Presenting a sparkling clean property gives the impression that it was well maintained,” says Lynch. “This gives potential buyers and renters a feeling of security. Often they will pay a premium for a place that has been well-maintained and has a clean appearance.” 14 • Augusta Family | May/June 2011

Lynch offers these tips to impress your guests and convince potential buyers that you took outstanding care of your home:

Simplify Begin by de-cluttering your home. By removing personal items that might distract prospective buyers, you’ll help them focus on how they think the home might look when they move in. You don’t want buyers to focus on possessions that you’ll be taking with you when you move.

Neutralize When showing your home to others, it’s best to set your personal tastes aside by decorating in a way that will appeal to a broad range of people. Think about replacing strong patterns with solid colors www.augustafamily.com

on items like bedding, carpets and drapes. It might also be a good call to store that dramatic piece of art somewhere out of sight. You can show it off again when you move into your new house.

A Photogenic Home Many potential buyers will make decisions on which homes they would like to look at by looking at photos posted online. Do whatever you can to make your home sparkle in the images you and your real estate agent select for your listing. Focus on glass and metal surfaces that will add shine to your photos. For other bathroom surfaces, a bath scrubber should be used to remove easy-to-spot and unappealing grime and scum from bathtubs and showers. Thoroughly cleaning these surfaces in bathrooms and kitchens can make your home look fresher and newer.

Areas That Must Sparkle While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to keep the entire home spotless, there are two rooms in particular that require special attention: the kitchen and the bathroom. In a recent survey, Mr. Clean asked consumers which room they would clean first if moving into a new home. Of the more than 1,000 participants, an impressive 41 percent responded the kitchen and 38 percent said the bathroom. When selling your home, it is always important to make the extra effort in these two rooms; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never know if it will be a make or break a deal.

Scent Whether they know it or not, people entering your home will notice more than just appearances. Attractive scents can create good feelings. Candles, diffusers, potpourri and cookies all offer inviting and familiar aromas. Use a cleaner with a pleasant scent to keep your home smelling fresh.

Details Matter Eliminate any small imperfections that might cause uneasiness with potential buyers by replacing broken light bulbs, fixing loose doorknobs or getting your closet door moving smoothly on it tracks. Even something as minor as a little mess in the microwave could turn off a prospective renter or buyer, so make sure every place you can think of is squeaky clean. Since first impressions are so important, having your home properly cleaned and staged will help you make a sale or rental more quickly and net the price you deserve.

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The Lean Teen

Seven Ways To Make Healthier Choices at the Drive-Thru

eing a teen is tough. Most days your schedule is jam-packed with activities from the time you crawl out of bed to the time you face-plant onto your mattress at night. You’re balancing school, social life, homework, chores and a host of extracurricular stuff that might range from sports to band practice to an after-school job. You really don’t have time to plan out your meals and count calories but you still want to be healthy and, let’s face it, look great in those trendy new jeans). Is there any way to reconcile these health-conscious desires with a lifestyle that often necessitates greasy paper bags from the drive-thru window? Absolutely. You just have to know—and act on— some basic nutritional facts when you’re ordering. Fast food is part of the American lifestyle, and it’s not realistic to suggest that teens—or adults, for that matter—will never eat another burger or large fry again. The key is to simply know what your best choices are the next time you need a fast meal on the go. We know what they’re talking about—we’re both registered dieticians who practice and teach at the University of Connecticut. We’re also parents, and we’re all too aware that teens’ concerns about their bodies don’t always mesh well with their day-to-day diets. 16 • Augusta Family | May/June 2011

In the midst of the daily whirlwind that is the typical teenager’s life, a fast-food snack after the game or a quick combo eaten with friends is sometimes the only realistic option. Plus—let’s be honest—lots of fast-food fare is tasty! And the good news is it can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. Read on for seven of our fast-food-savvy nutrition tips… some of which may really surprise you:

(Super)-Size Does Matter We live in a society where bigger is better. Even in fancier sit-down restaurants, servings are often larger than what a healthy teenage stomach can comfortably consume. And while it’s tempting to go for the biggest package deal, the same thing is often true of “mega-sized” fast-food meals. Before you order the jumbo burger and the humongo gulp drink, think twice about whether you really need all that food. Fast-food restaurants hook you in by promising a lot more food for just a little more money. They don’t care if your eyes end up being bigger than your stomach. So be discriminating. Are you really that hungry? Why not share your mega meal with a friend? Or just get smaller versions of the items you want. You’ll be consuming fewer unhealthy bites, but your tastebuds will be just as satisfied. www.augustafamily.com

Skip the Chicken and Fish (If It’s Fried) You know what they say about assuming: don’t. This is especially true when it comes to choosing your “main course” at the fast-food counter. It’s a common (if not universal) assumption that white meat is healthier than red meat—but that’s not always the case. Since many fast-food restaurants bread and fry their chicken and fish, these choices often end up having as much or more fat and calories than a hamburger. If you’re craving white meat, choose chicken or fish that is broiled, baked or grilled. If you’re not sure how a certain menu item is prepared, ask. Actually, most national fast-food restaurants have the nutrient content of their menu items either right in the restaurant or certainly on their websites.

Download the (Nutritional) Lowdown Yes, it’s important to know what’s in the foods you eat—how many fat grams and calories, how much sugar, and, yes, how much good stuff like calcium and vitamin C. As mentioned, most fast-food joints provide nutritional info on their menu items. And you should stay on top of what’s what the high-tech, twenty-first century way. That’s right—there’s an app for this, too!

You can download apps that tell you the nutrition information on all of your favorite fast-food menu items. This can really help you make an educated decision the next time you visit the restaurant.

Go Green Yeah, sometimes you’re just craving some salty fries more than anything else. But if you’re not being driven by the relentless need for some deep-fried potatoes, give some thought to ordering a side salad instead. It’s a great way to fit in a serving of nutritious veggies! Know what kind of salad you’re ordering, though. Salads can actually be full of calories, especially if they have heavy dressings or added items such as chicken strips, croutons, nuts, etc. In fact, just two ounces of ranch dressing—about one typical packet—contains 20 grams of fat. That’s as much as is in a quarter-pounder. Go for the “lite” or reduced-fat dressings or use less of the heavier ones. And choose a salad that’s heavier on the veggies than on the extras.

Pass Up the Mocha-Frappe-EspressoCcino-With-Whipped-Cream Coffee Drink Yes, coffee shops are fun hangout spots, and all those specialty coffees and baked goods look scrumptious. (And, some fast-food restaurants have these sweet, caffeinated treats, too.) But did you know that one beverage and a muffin are often a whole meal in terms of calories…though not necessarily in terms of nutrition? Ordering these treats on a regular basis might not be so desirable after all. To increase your intake of other food groups at coffee houses, try ordering some 100 percent fruit juice or fat-free milk, or having a protein-rich egg on your bagel instead of cream cheese. And if you’re craving coffee, order your beverage with skim milk, sans flavor shots and piles of sugar. This way, your drink can actually provide a fair amount of protein and calcium.

Think Outside Your Go-To Wrapper Most of us gravitate toward one or two meals when we go to our favorite fast-food spots. Although it might mean reading the menu more carefully than you have in years, going beyond “the usual” might pay off for your tastebuds…and your body. In recent years, many fast-food chains have become more health-conscious and have expanded their menus. Look for and try more nutritious choices such as soup, baked potatoes, salads, yogurt, milk or bagels. Who knows? You might even find a new and improved “usual.”

Step Away From the Soda Did you know that those caffeinated, refreshing beverages account for as much as 10 percent of the typical teen’s daily calories? Yikes! Many of us overlook drinks when assessing the nutritional value of any given meal, which can be a mistake. You don’t have to cut sodas entirely—but remember that moderation is key. Consider going back to your childhood mainstays like water, 100 percent fruit juice and milk when placing your order. Chances are, they’ll be just as tasty as you remember—plus, they’re excellent sources of vitamins, calcium and even protein. Also consider smoothies made with real fruit, especially if they’re not loaded with sugar. Mix and match these tactics when the drive-thru beckons and you’ll be doing your body and health a favor. Remember that many of the choices on the menu can fit into your meal plan—it’s just a matter of how often you choose certain foods and what you eat along with them that make the difference. By simply changing your side item or beverage and being aware of what each choice really contains, you’ll save lots of calories and gain a good deal of nutritional value. Ellen Shanley and Colleen Thompson are the authors of Fueling the Teen Machine: What It Takes to Make Good Choices for Yourself Every Day, 2nd Edition. www.augustafamily.com

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Pony Tricks

My Mother, My Father and Finding My Way By Lucy Adams

hen I was 12 my mother came in my bedroom where I was parked in front of the mirror closely inspecting my personal appearance, like self-absorbed adolescents do. “My neck is too long,” I pouted. My mother’s multitudinous options for response borderlined on the billions. She could have told me to stop with my vanity and clean my room. She could have tried to assure me that no one else would ever notice the length of my neck but me. She could have coddled me with empty compliments and told me she would always love me anyway. She could have ignored my petulant whining and walked out. Instead, my mother said, “Long necks are elegant.” Just that, nothing more. I had probably caught her fresh from reading the recent National Geographic featuring tribal women who elongate their necks by gradually adding one ring after another. I’m sure her tone intimated at my good fortune of being born naturally giraffe-like. Still, that one statement, regardless of its inspiration, changed my entire

perspective. I learned I could metaphorically walk around the circumference of anything, everything, until I found the best angle. If “too long” could so effortlessly and believably be transformed into “elegant,” then the world was mine to define from that point forward.

More Lessons From My Mother Sometime in my 20s I forgot this lesson. Shortly after the birth of my first child, I called my mother for the quadrillionth time to ask for advice but then recited to her what some guru in some book had recommended. Even as she persevered in aiding me, I argued back with what professionals said on the subject. Perturbed by my inability to free myself from the constraints of expert opinion, she flatly instructed me, “The best thing you can do is quit reading all of those books.” My intellectual approach to parenting confounded her. I feared the instinctual method that she and her cohorts relied upon in raising my genera-

Lucy Adams (from left) goes for a pony ride with her brother, Jeb, guided by her father, Percy, in the spring of 1972.

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tion. How did she know to tell me that a long neck is elegant and that it would be the most satisfactory answer she could give? I bought all those books because, my gosh, I wasn’t a teenager ruminating about my profile in the mirror anymore. Another human life depended on me. I desired a how-to, can’t-fail manual; my mother puts her faith in parenting from the gut.

Lessons From My Father Somewhere along the way, I’d also misplaced the lessons learned from my father. The man, who has never misspent a word in his life, talks with action and rarely goes by the book. When I was about 4 years old, he put me on a pony, bareback. The pony meandered lazily around the ring, stopping to poke its head through the boards to pull a plug of grass. The gentle back and forth sway of its amble lulled me. My mind wandered off after a bumble bee stirring over the top of a purple flower. Suddenly, SMACK! A buck and a kick and a dart and I lay on the ground rubbing my bottom and choking on red Georgia dust while my daddy chased down the steed he’d moments before slapped on the rump. He did it without thinking, to get the animal moving so I could enjoy the experience he thought I deserved. Muddy tears streamed down my face as he hoisted me once again upon the pony and I begged insistently through my blubbering for him to let me to go to the house. As far as my daddy was concerned, those tears were wasted water. All my life he has never let up on sending me back toward whatever I run from. He forced me to ride around the ring one more time. My multitudinous options for interpreting my father’s behavior are borderline on the billions. I can decide that he simply didn’t care what happened to me. I can pin him with a heartless mean streak. I can call him illogical and thoughtless. But, if I instead walk the circumference and view the event from all angles, I find that he did me a favor that day. He taught me to stay on my toes, that the most comfortable circumstances can suddenly turn topsy-turvy. He instructed me in reacting to the unexpected with courage. He schooled me in accepting that I would get thrown, by bigger things than a pony, even, and that there was no choice other than to get back on. There was never a plan in my parents’ back pocket. They guided my siblings and me situation by situation. A core set of values provided direction. My mother introduced me to the nuances of defining the world; my father enabled me to live in it. Of course, I can’t help it, I still read self-help publications. But these days I digest them with discernment. I’ve grown more at ease with the notion that the wrong way and the right way are often the same way, both leading to a common consequence. That acceptance is the crux of peace and balance and it’s what my parents so generously gave me. EDITOR’S NOTE: This essay by Lucy Adams was written in honor of Mother’s Day on May 8 and Father’s Day on June 19.

“It’s not only children who grow.

Parents do too.

As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours.

I can’t tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it myself.” ~Joyce Maynard

“As parents, we guide by our unspoken example. It is only when we’re talking to them that our kids aren’t listening.” ~Robert Brault

Lucy Adams is the author of Tuck Your Skirt in Your Panties and Run and If Mama Don’t Laugh, It Ain’t Funny. She lives in Thomson, Ga., with her husband and their four children. E-mail Lucy at lucybgoosey@aol.com and visit her Web site, www.IfMama.com. www.augustafamily.com

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Nurses Trusted To Care

Articles by Lucy Adams

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Reflection Of Nursing Spirit Award Winners The following registered nurses have been selected by their workplace peers as the 2010 Spirit of Nursing Award recipients. These professionals have demonstrated effective quality nursing practice in a positive manner within the healthcare system to impact healthcare

Diane Robillard

a. dawn franklin

Lorraine Jackson

School of Nursing

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center

zelmar bush

Beulah Nash-Teachey

Lori Miller

Charlie Norwood VA Spinal Cord Injury Unit

Chi Eta Phi

Doctors Hospital

outcomes. The award criteria states that these individuals: • Collaborate effectively with other healthcare colleagues • Demonstrate integrity and adhere to the nursing professions’ code of ethics • Develop strategies including appropriate actions to improve nursing • Promote the image of nursing and the profession both within the workplace and in the community and • Exemplify the spirit of care and commitment to nursing every day, whether delivering direct client services or leading others. Theresa West

Lt. Katrina Clark

Rudolph Newman

Doctors Hospital

Eisenhower Army Medical Center

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Reflection Of Nursing Spirit Award Winners

Jane Moore

Rhonda Grigsby

Margaret Tuck

Lovoria Williams

Alicia Alvarado

GAPAN

Georgia Association of Neonatal Nurses

Georgia Health Sciences University School of Nursing

MCGHealth, Inc. Adult Nursing

Carol Hoadley

Kathryn Mathis

Michelle Sweat

MCGHealth, Inc. Adult Nursing

Donna Posey

Janet Renee Taylor MCGHealth, Inc. Ambulatory Care

MCGHealth, Inc. Ambulatory Care

Shanna McBride

Sandra Oglesby

MCGHealth, Inc. Ambulatory Care

Kathy Harris

Jen Mascarin

Kiana Allen

MCGHealth, Inc. Children’s Medical Center

MCGHealth, Inc. Perioperative Services

Martaret Johnson

Carolyn Rainey Jones

Lynthia Bryant

Margaret Dent

Amy Petro

MCGHealth, Inc. Perioperative Services

Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA)

Select Specialty Hospital

Trinity Hospital of Augusta

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Cheryl Hutto-Bunn

Kim Poteet

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Kathleen Bosdell

Deb Broske

Trinity Hospital of Augusta

University Hospital

Leigh Burt

Janet Carlton

Donna Carter

University Hospital

Carol Corcoran

University Hospital

Marie davis

University Hospital

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Mark Keesling

Lynette Moseley

University Hospital

Candy Russell

Sherri Simmons

University Hospital

Lorraine Thomas University Hospital

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Melissa Warren

Jo-Ellen McDonough

University Hospital

Chevy Williams

University of South Carolina Aiken School of Nursing

Jessica Simmons

Winyah Home Health

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2010 Nurse of the Year Leslie Edney And the winner is . . . “I was completely shocked,” says Leslie Edney, the Georgia Nurses Association 2010 CSRA Nurse of the Year. “I started reading (the Nurse of the Year profile). I started thinking, ‘That’s me.’” Edney, a charge nurse in MCGHealth’s Post Anesthesia Care Unit, says she was not expecting the award at all. She is thrilled and honored by the recognition from her peers who acknowledge that her generous smile isn’t just reserved for times like these. She routinely wears it while going about her day. It precedes her warm and eager greeting to co-workers and patients alike.

Following Her Calling Nursing isn’t just a career for Edney, it’s a vocation. When she was 4 years old, she told her father that she wanted to grow up to be either a doctor or a pilot. By the time she finished high school at Midland Valley in Langley, S.C., she had made up her mind that medicine was her calling. She decided to attend nursing school first to be sure. It didn’t take long for her to discover that she loved nursing. Once she got started, she never looked back. She earned both her associate and bachelor degrees in nursing from USC-Aiken and joined MCGHealth as a senior staff nurse. “I turned 20 about a month after I was licensed,” says Edney. She has proudly spent her entire career with MCGHealth.

Demonstrating Dedication

Even though she says she gets the best of both worlds—patient care plus aiding fellow nurses in getting their jobs done—she admits, it isn’t always easy. She wouldn’t call what she does glamorous. A routine day starts a few minutes before 9 a.m., when she arrives and reads her e-mails. Then she surveys the PACU to make sure it’s clean and set up and supplied the way it should be. From there, she checks in with her staff, and, if needed, attends to patients. As a communicator and coordinator, she works with her manager, her staff, floor supervisors and patients, accomplishing whatever is on the day’s agenda. “I just go with the flow,” she says. “No need to get uptight about it,” a great philosophy to have in a highpressure environment.

Edney actively participates in philanthropic and professional development activities on the local, state and national levels. She is a member of the Red Wagon Society, an organization that provides support to the MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center, and is secretary for the Georgia Nursing Association’s CSRA Chapter and a member of its Showcase committee. Edney is a member of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) and is active in the Georgia Putting Kindness First Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN), where she has served as treasurer, According to Edney, a good nurse possesses the qualities of patience, technivice president and president. She is also on ASPAN’s Clinical Practice Commit- cal skill, kindness and basic manners. Every day, she strives to be an example of tee. these key characteristics. Patience takes precedence. Edney firmly believes it’s With so much experience under her belt, she is no stranger to awards. In important, “to give my time even if I don’t have any,” and she leads by example. both 2006 and 2008, Edney received a Spirit of Nursing award, and she has been Of course, every successful person has a good mentor or two behind her and nominated for CSRA Nurse of the Year three times. The 2010 Nurse of the Year Edney is no exception. Beverly Ward, Edney’s first manager at award recognizes her professional demonstration of inMCGHealth, and Susan Andrews, her current manager, both sight, initiative and enthusiasm. Her years of service to According to Edney, a good give her constant advice, encouragement and inspiration. MCGHealth and its patients also demonstrate her loyalty They push her to be the best nurse she can. In addition to her to the hospital and its mission, her patients and the field nurse possesses the qualities mentors, Edney credits all the people with whom she has had of nursing. of patience, technical skill, the privilege of working closely over the past 20 years. She Nonetheless, accolades don’t put Edney’s head in the says, “I’ve been very lucky throughout my nursing career to clouds. She remains very practical, unruffled and down kindness and basic manners. have the best support team around me.” to earth. There are many challenges facing today’s nurses. Her ultimate goal she says, is to be a nurse who reflects the Technology changes rapidly. Responsibilities and patient finest traits of her mentors; a true testament to their impact on Edney. Many loads continue to increase. Maintaining enthusiasm in the face of such demands would argue, however, that with her generous smile and gracious, easy-going requires centering and focus. Interacting with her staff and with patients creates a sense of balance for Edney. It keeps her attentive to priorities. Helping to solve nature, she is nearly perfect just being who she is. The CSRA and MCGHealth a problem, providing comfort, acting as an advocate, whatever she’s doing, she’s are fortunate to count her talent and temperament among the treasures of the going the extra mile to make a difference. healthcare community. g www.augustafamily.com

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Nursed Back To Health Jimmy Poston Credits Nursing Care With His Recovery

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When a doctor looks at the family of a patient and humbly says, “We’ve done all we can do,” it sends hearts swinging in limbo. Nurses become curriers of news to waiting rooms filled with people who are not sure they want to hear it, but still hang on every word. Jimmy Poston of Thomson was one of these patients, and his family and friends felt the anguish and elation of hope riding on prayers. His nurses helped escort him from the bridge between this world and the next, bringing him back to the ones who love him most. It began in July 2009 with a long overdue visit to his cardiologist, who, after an EKG and a catheterization, immediately admitted Poston to the Heart and Vascular Institute at University Hospital. Three blockages required bypass surgery. In September, after a series of setbacks, he was readmitted to the hospital with a collapsed lung. Explanations for the continued complications surfaced slowly.” Amy Jenkins, Poston’s daughter and also an RN who teaches health occupations at Thomson High School, fortunately made the discovery of a spongy bulge on Poston’s chest. He had an infection in the surgical site. Another surgery was required to clean it out and a third surgery was needed to repair infection damage to his sternum. Around the third week in University Hospital’s ICU, sepsis set in and his organs began shutting down. The intense waiting game began. Jenkins fondly remembers the nurse on duty in the ICU the evening Poston’s family received the news that things didn’t look good. “He hugged us. He cried with us and he said he was not giving up,” says Jenkins. She and her father both affirm that the nurses were more than just caregivers during these difficult days, weeks and months; they were like family. That night the ICU nurse stayed past the end of his shift. Around 10 p.m. he called Poston’s family back into the ICU. Fear and dread snatched at them as they rose to follow. They thought they were headed back to say good-bye. Seeing them fraught with emotion, the nurse reassured them. Poston had turned a corner and he took them back to Poston’s room to show them the evidence of it. He pointed out and explained improvements in Poston’s condition.

Nurses at University Hospital helped Jimmy Poston return to health.

It was a long climb out of the danger zone, but the climb had begun. Poston says of the nurses who cared for him throughout his lengthy and miraculous recovery, “I don’t think I would’ve made it without them. They were there 24 hours a day. They did everything for me.” No matter what the situation, the nurses came in smiling. Poston adds, “I really feel like my life was in their hands.” Jenkins echoes her father’s sentiments. She appreciates the care they gave to her father as a whole person; not just treating his illness, but treating him. As a nurse herself, she was impressed with even the little things the nurses did. They nursed the family. “The details are so important,” she says, “to get the wife a cup of coffee, to shampoo the patient’s hair, to scratch an itch or smooth a wrinkle in the sheets.” She draws on her personal experience to encourage her own health occupations students to aspire to provide essential comfort along with medical expertise. Since finally returning home in March of 2010, after extensive rehabilitation, Mr. Poston has returned to University Hospital to visit. His nurses were happy to see him and celebrate how far he has come. He describes his visits as a “homecoming,” An apt description coming from a man who refers to those nurses as “family.” g

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From Nurse To Patient

Cheryl Bunn will tell you herself that she’s never met a stranger, that nursing is in her heart, that she enjoys taking care of people. “I feel like it’s what I was born to do,” she says. She finds it a little more difficult, however, to discuss her own experience as a patient in the University Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute. Although she is a 37-year veteran in the nursing field, having retired from MCGHealth after 26 years of service and currently employed by University Hospital’s Surgery Care Center, she recently gained intensified empathy for her own patients. “I like to be in control,” she says of herself. Even though she has a wealth of medical knowledge, she was not unlike most patients. She felt fear and apprehension about her condition. She had never been a patient in the hospital before and neither her nursing background nor her familiarity with the setting provided reassurance. Of her state of mind, Bunn says, “I was so scared and so anxious.” An unexpected illness or hospitalization can change a person’s perspective. It can alter a person’s view of the world and how she fits into it. For Bunn, she admits she learned to be more humble. She adds, “I’m a better person because of it.” She also believes she’s a better nurse, having gained in-

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sight into the stress and worry her patients may be feeling as they are prepped for surgery. “I can use my own experience to help them work through their anxieties,” says Bunn. In addition, Bunn is able to reflect on what her nurses did that made a difference for her as a patient. They impressed Bunn with their friendliness, introducing themselves when entering her room, making her aware of the doctor’s orders and any changes made in them, explaining her medications. Bunn remembers how, despite their many duties that kept them constantly moving, her nurses popped in just to see if she needed anything and took time out to talk with her. For Bunn’s husband, they explained, in layman’s terms, her diagnosis and its management. As a winner of a Georgia Nurses Association 2011 Spirit of Nursing Award for the CSRA, Bunn is an excellent nurse in her own right. After retiring from MCGHealth in 2001, she tried various other occupations that drew on her nursing skills and expertise. She calls 2001 the year she “floundered.” Finally, she realized that performing patient care in a hospital setting fulfills her in a way that nothing else can. To put patients at ease, she uses her gregariousness, her quick wit and her perceptive intuition. “After being

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Cheryl Bunn Sees the Other Side of Hospital Care as a Patient

Cheryl Bunn is a nurse at University Hospital.

in a room for about 5 minutes, I pick up on a patient’s personality,” says Bunn. While with her patients, she assures their physical comfort. She educates them on procedure and what they can expect to happen. Recognizing that each patient is different, she strives to keep the lines of communication open by involving family members, initiating conversation and asking plenty of questions. No, it isn’t easy for Bunn to talk about her visit to University’s Heart and Vascular Institute. But it did confirm that all the little things she does, all her extra kindnesses, just like the ones her nurses performed for her, go a long way toward building relationships with those in her care. “A patient is a person first,” she says, “not just a heart that came in last night.” g

A Lifeline for Patients Jeanne Townes: Nurse and Breast Cancer Survivor

Jeanne Townes teaches her students to treat patients with dignity.

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Where does compassion start? Where does the desire to meet another human’s need for care begin? How is sensitivity to an individual’s vulnerability cultivated? When is one’s capability and motivation discovered? Some might say the answers to these questions rest in the cradle; that a person learns compassion at home, that he or she recognizes these personal gifts at a very early age. Others might argue that these traits and self-discoveries are revealed and honed through experience. Jeanne Townes, teaching associate at USC-Aiken, who has instructed nursing students for 23 years, would agree that everyone is right. Certainly the nursing profession calls to people who have caring hearts and helping hands. “It was a gift that I’ve been given to care for individuals and having a heart for it,” says Townes, who helped care for her aging grandparents as a child. In addition, nurses must master the basic proficiencies required to perform their role adeptly. The ultimate goal of nursing, she says, is to “provide competent, skilled care in a loving, compassionate way.” With a bachelor degree in nursing from the University of Maryland and a masters degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina, Townes knows what she’s talking about. Not only has she taught nursing, she has approximately 16 years of hands-on nursing experience and she has benefitted personally from the care of fellow nurses. She brings all she has learned as both a nurse and a patient into the classroom, using it to train aspiring nurses and broaden their understanding of and appreciation for the demands of their chosen profession. Yes, while undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Townes’s nurses spoke to her about her illness with the respect of professional peers. At the same time, however, they acknowledged her as a patient with particular needs who has a family also involved in the treatment process. Townes is exceedingly grateful to the nurses who took time to comfort and inform her adult children throughout her bout with breast cancer. Being on the patient side of the hospital gown provided her the perspective to understand that “objectivity goes out the window when applying knowledge to yourself or your loved one. I had the same needs as every other patient.”

What are those needs? To receive safe and competent care with dignity. Townes describes nurses as patients’ lifelines. The advances in medical technology, truly amazing in and of themselves, cannot replace the impact of a knowledgeable and skilled nurse’s critical thinking or his or her willingness to listen to a patient’s concerns and involve a patient in treatment discussions. In a hospital setting, a patient has 24-hour access to a nurse, who knows the details of that patient’s hour-by-hour care. “We’re there for some of their most private and personal functions,” say Townes. A certain level of intimacy, due to the nature of illness and recovery, develops between patient and nurse. Nursing is a challenging career choice these days. Nurses work longer shifts. They care for more patients than in the past. Insurance reimbursement is linked to their careful and detailed chart documentation. Nursing requires physical stamina. With this in mind, Townes reminds her students, “At the end of all those tubes and technology, there is a person connected to family and people who care. Never losing sight of the individual is so important.” She encourages her students in her Fundamentals of Nursing course and her Community Health course to take time to hold a hand, to speak with a family member, to lend an ear—to pair their deep sense of compassion with acquired basic skills so that they may build trust.g

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Cook Once, Enjoy Three Meals

by Karin Calloway

eing a nurse means long hours (often 12-hour shifts). Add a home, family and community involvement and it can be pretty difficult to get a healthy meal on the table in the evening. One way to solve the dinner dilemma is to cook once and come up with planned leftovers that will yield you three dinners in all. Here’s a simple turkey breast recipe that roasts up in your slow cooker with planned leftover options to help you avoid the drive-through on busy work nights. Each recipe makes four servings. Meal 1: Slow Cooker Turkey Breast 1 4 to 6-pound turkey breast, defrosted if frozen 1 onion, peeled and quartered 2 small carrots, scrubbed and cut into large chunks 2 stalks celery, scrubbed and cut into large chunks 2 tablespoons butter, softened, plus 1 tablespoon for gravy Salt and freshly ground black pepper Optional seasonings: Poultry seasoning, dried thyme or paprika 1 tablespoon flour Chicken broth (to make 2 cups when combined with the turkey drippings) Spray inside of slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place some of the onion, carrots and celery inside the cavity of the turkey. Scatter the remaining vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker. Rub the turkey breast with 2 tablespoons of the butter, season with salt and pepper and any of the other seasonings desired. Cook on low for 7-9 hours. Remove turkey from cooker and set aside for 20 minutes before carving. Strain any juices that are in the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Pour into a measuring cup and add chicken broth to measure 2 cups. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the drippings/broth mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes, until slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with quick cooking brown rice (cook extra for Meal 3—You’ll need 2 cups of cooked brown rice) and a steamed green vegetable. Meal 2—Spring Turkey-Vegetable Soup After dinner on the first night, remove remaining meat from turkey breast and cut into cubes. Reserve in a covered container or zip-top plastic bag for Meals 2 and 3.

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Place the turkey carcass in a Dutch oven or stockpot with the following: 1 onion, quartered 2 small carrots 2 stalks celery 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Cover the turkey carcass, vegetables and bay leaf with cold water (approximately 2 quarts) and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. (Alternately, the carcass and remaining ingredients can be placed in a slow cooker and simmered on low for 7-9 hours.) Strain the broth and return to the stockpot. Add the following: 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups frozen petite peas 1 cup sliced green onions, plus more for garnish Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup of leftover cubed turkey (return remaining turkey to refrigerator for Meal 3) Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkling of sliced green onions. Meal 3: Turkey and Brown Rice Salad Remaining turkey breast meat (2 cups) 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 large Granny Smith apple, cut into cubes, or 1 cup green grapes, cut in half ¼ cup dried cherries, cranberries or golden raisins ¼ cup slivered almonds or cashews ⅓ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Combine turkey, brown rice, apple or grapes, dried fruit and almonds or cashews in a large bowl. Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar and honey mustard together in a small bowl and then toss with the turkey and rice mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a big green salad and some crusty bread.

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by Lucy Adams

Perfection, n., (1) The highest degree of proficiency, skill or excellence; (2) A perfect embodiment or example of something (Dictionary.com). erfection. I know her. Her child goes to school with mine. We sit together at baseball games. Her son’s baseball pants are always the whitest. She gnaws her fingernails to nubs whenever he’s up to bat and curries beverages on demand to the dugout whenever he’s on the bench. She talks to me about her son and his stats when mine is batting. She relives every home run he’s ever hit at almost every game. Sometimes we meet for coffee, when she’s not busy talking to her son’s teachers or putting away his clean laundry or sharpening his homework pencils or planning his science fair project. She chats me up about the healthy foods she feeds him and how she organizes his school locker each month and about the children’s choirs for which he’s auditioning. I want to lean in and tell her, “My children are well-adjusted because I ignore them,” but she won’t

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Parenting: Perfection Is Not the Goal

get the humor. And it won’t help me feel any less inadequate.

The Plague of Perfectionism Remember those bumper stickers wildly popular in the not-too-distant past that bragged, “My Child is an Honor Student at Whatever School?” At one point it seemed as if every minivan in America boasted of having at least one straight-A passenger inside and a successful, proud, beaming, triumphant, top-of-her-game, invested mother at the wheel. John Rosemond, family psychologist and parenting expert, railed against these bumper stickers. “It’s emblematic of the problem,” he says. The problem to which he refers is that of parents, mainly moms, aspiring to perfection in and through their children. “The child’s accomplishments have become the new status symbol over the last 30 to 40 years,” he says. A breach of the emotional boundaries that once existed between parent and child has occurred, www.augustafamily.com

causing parents to see the child’s achievements as a reflection of their own success and indicators of their own self-worth. While not strictly limited to any one gender or socio-economic group, Rosemond asserts than 99 percent of parents falling into the perfect parenting trap are women. Demographically, these parents also tend to have a higher than high school education, be middle to middle-upper class, of Caucasian or Asian background and live in a suburban area, as opposed to rural or urban. A shift in focus in professional circles, over the last 40 years, from examining what a child does to asking why he does it, proposes Rosemond, has ignited this trend in parenting. The rally-cry in mental health to ensure that children ascertain high self-esteem trickled into the mainstream. “The mother began to define herself as the child’s psychological guardian,” Rosemond says. “Her assignment became to protect her child from any negative experience whatsoever.”

Perfection’s Crippling Effects Perfection is a mighty high standard to set for oneself. Anxiety and fear breeds this kind of unrealistic goal and, ironically, anxiety and fear spur the continued struggle to try to meet it. According to Rosemond, these mothers are beset by stress, worrying that if they do not remain vigilant in their parenting duties, something will go terribly wrong, leading to a loss of credibility and status in their peer group. Parenting, an age-old task of humanity, oddly enough, has become bad for the mental health of the modern mother. “The parent who feels driven to perfection needs to look inward and see how she feels about the goals she’s attained. She needs to look at what she wants to do with her life in addition to parenting,” says Dawn Jett, executive cirector of CSRA Family Counseling Center, Not only are mothers suffering under the burden of daily trying to live up to self-imposed, unrealistic parenting demands, their adult relationships are suffering as well. “It results in complete neutralization of the marriage,” says Rosemond, “and leaves the husband dangling at the edge of the family.” Because the mother devotes an inordinate amount of energy to parenting she has virtually none to apply to the marital relationship and, as Rosemond says, “backs out of the marriage.” Children, believe it or not, aren’t faring any better under this intensive form of parenting. In spite of the mother’s good intentions, the outcome for these kids is poor. “They don’t learn to take care of themselves when there’s someone taking care of everything for them,” says Rosemond. Dawn Jett emphasizes that micromanaging a child in this way results in stress for the child. “Children develop anxiety that something really, really horrible will happen if they fail. They’re missing out on developing a sense of competency.” A great deal of learning results from trial and error. In doing for themselves and facing both the highs of succeeding and the lows of failure, children learn to face and fare adversity; something the micromanaging mom is preventing through her efforts at control. The perfect parent hampers her child’s resiliency.

Parenting Well Enough Lackadaisical parenting resides on the opposite end of the spectrum from perfect parenting. Bouncing from over-control to a complete lack of interest is not advocated here. Children require guidance and compassion from their parents. They desire for their parents to show interest in their activities and personal pursuits. It is incumbent upon parents to talk with their children, exchange ideas with their

children, spend time with their children. The quality of a parent’s work is neither measured by a report card nor a home run. It isn’t wrapped in the folds of an impeccably pressed choir robe nor a mom-made bed. It isn’t tangible. A person can’t touch it or hang it on the wall like a certificate or an award. Yet, it isn’t a mystery either. A child, over the age of 3, who can entertain herself for three hours at a time without asking her parent for anything, is a well-adjusted child, according to Rosemond. Jett includes additional indicators, such the ability to show empathy, selfreward, set independent goals, accept correction, cope with disappointment and demonstrate flexibility and self-discipline. These children don’t fall apart when problems arise, they don’t spiral into a tantrum when plans unexpectedly change and they don’t feel overly pressured by normal daily events in a child’s life, such as taking a test at school, trying out for a team or filling out college applications.

Pulling Back Habits are hard to break. Many mothers find themselves so deeply enmeshed in their children’s live they don’t know how to back off, even though they know they should. • Act as a guide. “Help (your children) identify their choices and the consequences of each choice,” Jett says. But don’t make the decision for them. • Practice parenting as a part-time job, advises Rosemond. • Develop your own interests. “Take responsibility for self-improvement,” Rosemond says, urging parents to develop new skills. • Encourage independence, Jett says. Mom doesn’t need to rush in to manage school-yard disagreements or difficulties with a teacher or making a snack. Children don’t always need saving. • Become the black sheep of your mom peer group. Rosemond encourages, “Become the one they all talk about behind your back.” In other words, don’t base your self-worth as a person or your prowess as a parent on the opinions of others. “There’s no such thing as a perfect parent,” says Jett. In parenting perfection is not, cannot be, the goal. “The goal,” Jett says, “is to raise healthy, selfsufficient, responsible adults.” It’s time to part ways with Perfection. Perfection doesn’t do anything but make us feel bad about ourselves and distract us from a balanced approach to parenting. Lucy Adams is the author of Tuck Your Skirt in Your Panties and Run. She lives in Thomson, Ga., with her husband and their four children. www.augustafamily.com

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Generations Apart

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Local Teens Volunteer at Alzheimer’s Center

Kendra Kahn (from left), Ernest Williams, Charde Moore and JaQueria Rogers disassemble packets of flatware at the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care as part of their volunteer service through the International Baccalaureate program at the Academy of Richmond County.

By 3 p.m., the back room of the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care is quiet. Most of the clients are in another room participating in group activities and getting ready to end their day so it’s easy for International Baccalaureate students from the Academy of Richmond County to slip in almost unnoticed and begin their volunteer duties. There, they take the rubber bands off the plastic flatware and remove folded paper from envelopes. “We do therapeutic exercises here,” says Nancy Calfee, director of the center. Clients at the day center fold clothes, sort flatware and stuff envelopes. “We have to undo these tasks so they can redo them later. We can’t do it in front of them. Everything we do in the center is to build them up.” For some of the clients with dementia, they think these tasks they are performing are their own volunteer service or their job. Calfee says it gives them a sense of accomplishment to complete the tasks.

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A handful of students spent most of their junior year volunteering once or twice a week at the center starting in the fall. Besides helping ready the daily tasks for the clients, spring volunteer tasks have included sweeping away pollen and light housekeeping such as removing the trash. The students also helped reorganize the craft closet and the supplies. Once they finish those types of tasks they interact with the clients who attend the day center. Sometimes, the teens sang with them. “We sing old songs,” says Williams. “Like Buffalo Gals and By the Light of the Silvery Moon.” Their volunteer service was a requirement of the International Baccalaureate Creativity, Action and Service Project, but the students say they were glad to be able to give back this group of people afflicted with dementia and Alzheimer’s. “It’s good to know I’m helping someone else,” says JaQueria Rogers, a student who knows what it’s like to deal with difficult life circumstances. She was 18 months-old when the car she was in was hit by a drunk driver, leaving her a paraplegic. While volunteering at the center left her with a good feeling inside, she says there was more to the experience. “We don’t just volunteer to get something in return. We can easily do a few things here and there to get the required service. We come here because we want to,” she says. And she said she’d like to return to the center next school year to volunteer.

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An Education in Alzheimer’s The greatest eye-opener for the teens, however, was learning about this disease. Most of them had never had any experience with it. Prior to them starting their service, Calfee sat down and gave them an overview of the center and the people it serves. “I had heard about Alzheimer’s, but I didn’t have anyone in my family with it,” says Williams. Calfee says she is grateful for the students who give their time. “It’s been great. Anything that needs to be done, they are excited to do it,” she says. Calfee relies on a lot of volunteers and on partnerships with other community organizations to complete her mission.

The Center The Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care is located on Central Avenue, a couple of blocks from ARC. It is a non-profit organization funded by donations, a grant from the state of Georgia and the small fees it charges its clients. Calfee says fees are based on a sliding scale according to the income of the client not the caregiver.

The purpose of the center is to provide a safe place for adults with Alzheimer’s to go during the day. Sometimes, their caregivers work during the day or need time to run errands and keep appointments and need a safe environment for them. “We want to keep the client functioning independently as long as possible with dignity. We want them to have quality days,” says Calfee. Letting them stay at home in front of the television and frequently falling asleep causes a rapid decline into the disease, she says. The center offers structured activities from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition to the therapeutic exercises of folding clothes and sorting flatware, there is music, art and pet therapy, range of motion exercises and games involving reminiscing. The center serves about 51 clients but the number varies. Some months, the center will gain clients, while losing others who go to nursing homes. The center’s clients must not be wheelchair-bound, but some do walk with the use of walkers. Some clients come once or twice a month, while others are there each day. “It’s up to what will help the caregiver,” says Calfee.

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The center always has at least one registered nurse on duty on the premises at all times and usually an LPN as well. Calfee is a retired nurse and has been the director since 1999. Other staff members work with clients in small groups. Among the partnerships are programs with nursing students at Georgia Health Sciences University, nurse and social work students from Augusta State University and occupational therapy students at Augusta Technical College. Also, students from A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School volunteer. Calfee estimates she has the help of about 200 volunteers. In addition to the on-site services, the Hickey Center offers in-home respite care based on the availability of staff. Services with the respite care include assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and meal preparation and the incorporation of activities to stimulate mental health. To find out more, call the center at 706-738-5039 or visit www.judchickeycenter.org. Charmain Z. Brackett is an Augusta freelance writer and mother of three.

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Sesame Street Live! Everyone’s favorite Sesame Street characters are heading to the Bell Auditorium for three performances of Sesame Street Live! 1-2-3 Imagine! With Elmo and Friends. Imagine singing and dancing with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all your favorite Sesame Street Live friends. It’s as easy as counting “1-2-3 … Imagine!” This high-energy musical will transport audiences to far away places as Ernie captains the high seas, Elmo dances to the rhythm of the African rainforest and Bert meets an octopus who has the blues. It’s a story of adventure and fun that teaches children they can be anyone, do anything and go anywhere with the power of imagination. June 14 at 7 p.m. and June 15 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Go to augustaentertainmentcomplex.com for tickets.

SPECIAL EVENTS May 1. The Second Annual ARTisan Market. Shop on the Riverwalk at the ARTisan Market during Social Canvas at the Morris for jewelry, pottery, photography, folk art and textile art. 12-4 p.m. Downtown Augusta. 706-774-7501. May 1. Annual Taste of the Harvest. Proceeds benefit the Golden Harvest Food Bank. 6-8 p.m. Downtown Augusta Marriott. 706-736-1199. May 1. A Day in the Country. Country Music Festival. Augusta Riverfront Marina. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. www.adayinthecountry.org. May 3. Ribs, Bibs and Dibs. Benefits the Senior Citizens Council of CSRA. 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Advent Lutheran Church. Dine in or carry out. 706-8680120. May 6. Aiken Lobster Race. Newberry St. Festival Center. Aiken. 803-649-9500. www.downtownaiken.com.

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May 7. The Lee Brothers. Popular Charleston natives and food writers Matt and Ted Lee are coming to Augusta. Meet these national food celebrities during a lecture, cooking demonstration and tasting. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 706-722-8341. Tickets required. Contact Janna Crane at 706-828-3825. May 7. Allendale’s 2011 Cooterfest. Bigger and better than ever. Come watch the turtles race. 803584-3412 or www.cooterfest.com May 7. Derby Day. Feel like you’re at the Kentucky Derby. Southern cuisine, entertainment, live and silent auctions, ladies’ hat contest and more. 4-8 p.m. Saint Paul’s River Room. www.augustatrainingshop.com. May 7. 14th Annual Pendleton King Park Plant Swap and Sale. Share plants and gardening wisdom with other local gardeners. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and sell plants to fund park improvement projects. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Franke Pavilion. 1600 Troupe St. Contact Kay Mills at 706-738-4321 or tkmills@knology.net.

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May 13. Relay for Life. Relay race benefits cancer victims. 7 a.m. Westside High School. www.relay for life.org/augusta. May 14. MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center Presents Asthma and Wellness Event. A free, fun-filled event for children and families will feature interactive safety topics, including asthma screening and education. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Kohl’s parking lot in Evans. May 14. Art in the Park. A full day of arts-oriented family fun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Columbia County Memorial Garden and Amphitheater. www.columbiacountyarts.org. May 14. Kevin Hart. One of the most versatile comedy actors in film and television. 8 p.m. James Brown Arena. www.augustaentertainmentcocmplex.com. May 14, 21 & 28. More Than Meets the Eyes. Digistar Laser Fantasy in the DuPont Planetarium. 8 and 9 p.m. Ruth Patrick Science Center. Aiken.

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www.rpsec.usca.edu/planetarium. May 20-21. Aiken Garden Show. Features tours of private gardens, speakers, exhibits and much more. www.aikengardenshow.com. May 21. Children’s Day at Redcliffe Plantation. Great family fun. Experience 19th century games and activities. Call 803-827-1473 or go to southcarolinaparks.com. May 28. Red, White and Blue Celebration. Justice Center lawn. Evans. www.columbiacountyga.gov. June 3, 10, 17 and 24 MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center Movies Under the Stars. Megamind on June 3, How To Train Your Dragon on June 10, Shrek Forever After on June 17 and Despicable Me on June 24. Gates open at 7 p.m. and movies begin at dusk. Lawn chairs, picnic baskets, blankets and coolers are welcome. Columbia County Amphitheater. Free. June 5. MCGHealth’s 26th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Celebration Live Broadcast. Live from the lobby of MCGHealth Children’s Medical

Center. Stories featuring local families, video tours of MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center, interviews with patients, donors and staff and recognition of committed sponsors and more. Local volunteers work a phone bank accepting donations for the MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center during the day-long celebration. For more information or to make a donation before the event begins call 706721-3957. June 5. University Hospital’s Annual Celebration of Life Luncheon Honoring Cancer Survivors. Guest speaker Jeffrey Zaslow, columnist for The Wall Street Journal and coauthor of The Last Lecture with Randy Pausch. Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites, 2 10th St. Free. Dinner will be served and reservations required. For cancer survivors and one guest over age 14. Register online at universityhealth.org/calendar or call 706-828-2502. June 10. Over the Hedge. Outdoor Starlight Cinema. 8:15 p.m. Langley Pond. North Augusta. 803-642-7559. June 10. Dancing With the Stars of Augusta Gala.

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Ten local celebrities paired with professional dancers from The Ballroom Dance Center perform for judges and dinner guests. Gala guests and supporters can vote for their favorite couple online and at the event. Benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. Bell Auditorium. For tickets, voting or information, see www.dancingstarsofaugusta.kintera.org. June 14 & 15. Sesame Street Live! 1-2-3 Imagine with Elmo and Friends. Elmo and the Sesame Street characters share a story of adventure and fun that teaches children they can be anyone, do anything and go anywhere with the power of imagination. June 14 at 7 p.m., June 15 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 19. ASA Big Air Triples. Top action X Games BMX and skateboard elite athletes will take on the challenge of the 195-foot long Triples course. James Brown Arena. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com. June 24. American Graffiti. Outdoor Starlight Cinema. 8:15 p.m. Langley Pond. North Augusta. 803-642-7559.

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calendar The Arts, Music and More! May 1. Hairspray. The Augusta Players, 3 p.m. Imperial Theatre. www.augustaplayers.org. May 1-May 27. Rocio Maldonado: Resonance. Ongoing exhibit. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. 706-722-5495. May 1-June 19. Dalí Illustrates Dante’s Divine Comedy. Exhibition contains all 100 prints from Salvador Dalí’s “Divine Comedy” Suite. Dalí considered this project to be one of the most important of his career. Georgia Museum of Art. UGA campus. Athens. May 6. West Side Story. Starlight Cinema outdoor movie. Behind Town Hall. New Ellenton. www.aikencountysc.gov. May 8. The Color Purple. A soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. 2 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.broadwayinaugustaga.com. May 10. Harmony: The Music of Life. Brigham Young University’s Young Ambassadors. 7 p.m. Imperial Theatre. www.imperialtheatre.com. May 11. Dierks Bentley. Grammy nominee and chart-topping country music star performs. 7 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.georgialinatix.com May 13. Michael W. Smith. 7 p.m. Millbrook Baptist Church. Aiken. (866) 440-7880.

off Art in the Park with a performance of Mayfest. 10 a.m. Columbia County Amphitheater. 706860-1852. May 14. Musical Theatre Workshops Spring Musical: Twinderella The Musical. Did you know that Cinderella has a long-lost twin brother named Bob? The separated siblings have enlisted the services of the Fairy Godmother, the Godfather and two enchanted gerbils to help wile their way into the exclusive royal festivities. 2 and 7 p.m. in the Greenbrier High School Auditorium. Family fun for all ages. May 14. POPS! Under the Stars. Symphony Orchestra Augusta performance presented by University Health Care Foundation. 7:30 p.m. University Hospital Evans campus. 706-826-4705. May 15. Augusta Children’s Chorale. Spring concert. 4 p.m. Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706826-4718. May 20. Movies on the Lawn. Wall-E. Hosted by the Family Y of North Augusta. Movie begins at dusk. Boechk Park in Hammond’s Ferry. www.thefamilyy.org. May 21. 18th Annual Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival. A one-day blues fest named in honor of Thomson native and blues guitar pioneer Willie McTell. Benefits Activities Council of Thomson. Gates open 11 a.m. Music begins at 12 p.m. Thomson. www.blindwillie.com.

May 13 & 14. Aiken Bluegrass Festival. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music. Call Christian Schaumann at 803-471-0291 for details or go to www.aikenbluegrassfestival.org.

May 27-28. Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que Bluegrass Festival. Bluegrass legends Doc Watson & David Holt join the line-up. Features ongoing bluegrass music, barbecue cook-off, arts and crafts and children’s activities. Hippodrome. North Augusta. www.BanjoBQue.com.

May 13 and 15. Aiken Choral Society Spring Concert. Cinematic choral classics. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 3 p.m. Cornerstone Baptist Church. Aiken. 803-649-6570.

May 28. Pottery Expo. Regional pottery with the McCormick Arts Council. 115 S. Main Street, McCormick, S.C. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 864-8523216 or go to marts@wctel.net.

May 13. Aiken Bluegrass Festival. Barbecue dinner, live entertainment. Benefits the therapeutic riding programs of STAR Riding and Driving. 6 p.m. Highfields Show Grounds. www.aikenbluegrassfestival.org.

May 28. Memorial Day Concert. Presented by Augusta Chorale Society. 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700.

May 13, 14, 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28. Becky’s New Car. Becky’s New Car maps out a road trip that lets the audience ride shotgun in a way most plays don’t dare. Fort Gordon Dinner Theater. 7 p.m. 706-791-4389. May 14. Mayfest. Columbia County Ballet kicks

June 1. Annual Photography Exhibition. Artist TBA. Lucy Craft Laney Museum. 706-724-3576. June 3. Incarnatio Mysteria. Columbia County Choral Society will present this original composition by Dr. Timothy M. Powell, artistic director. 7:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church. Call 762-233-7793 or go to ccchoralsociety.org.

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June 6-24. Summer Stock 2011. The Art Factory’s annual summer camp focuses on the arts of musical theatre with daily instruction in dance, theatre, music and visual arts. Ages 6-16. Held at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts on the corner of 8th and Greene Streets. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. each weekday. Lunch and snacks provided. Visit artfactoryinc.org of call 706-731-0008 for information and registration forms. Family Music of Augusta Musikgarten classes for children up to age 9. Go to familymusicofaugusta.org or call Kathleen at 706-955-7819. Junior Jazz Karen Gordon, instructor Augusta Jewish Community Center, 898 Weinberger Way, Evans. Call 706-228-3636 to register. Classes are held on Tuesday afternoons from 4-5 p.m. Morris Museum of Art 1 Tenth St. 706-724-7501 or themorris.org. May 1. Social Canvas. Performances by Mixed Motionz break-dancing crew and more. See Augusta artists create original artwork inspired by live music and create art at different creativity stations. 1-4 p.m. May 1-15. I Will Tell You a Place: Paintings by Brian Rutenberg. Brian Rutenberg’s work is as grounded in Old Master painting and drawing as his sense of place and color is in coastal South Carolina, where he was born and raised. May 5. Toddler Time: The Country Bunny. Listen DuBose Heyward’s story while viewing the exhibition, The Charleston Renaissance. Make your own country bunny illustration. Registration required. 10-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. May 14. Adult Artist Workshop: Printmaking Studio. Learn the art of etching using the solar plate process with instructor Amelia Brooks. Participants take home their own completed work and suite of prints by classmates. Registration by May 6. May 15. Music at the Morris: David Brown. Join pianist David Brown for an afternoon of classical favorites. FREE. 2 p.m. May 15. Sunday Sketch Classes. Sketch in the galleries, with materials supplied by the museum. Check-in in the activity room. FREE. 2–3:30 p.m. May 19. Terra Cognita: Daniel Rozin. New York-

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Group. Bring a lunch and gather at 11:30 for complimentary refreshments. Lecture begins at 12:30.

June 2. Philip Juras: The Southern Frontier. Landscapes inspired by Bartram’s travels. Reception. 6 p.m.

May 14. Voices of the Past: A Petersburg Boat Pilot. Performances at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

June 5. Artrageous! Family Sunday: Okefenokee Joe Swamp Tales. Join singer and storyteller Okefenokee Joe for songs, stories and reptiles. 2 p.m.

Reed Creek Park 3820 Park Lane, Martinez. 706-210-4027. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.

June 17. Art at Lunch and Trunk Show. Gogo Ferguson. Join jewelry artist as she discusses her unique jewelry. Paid reservation due June 15. Show and sale after. Noon. Musical Theatre Workshops 412-2 Vaughn Rd., Martinez (off Furys Ferry Rd. behind Rite Aid) Contact Mickey Lubeck, director, at 706-231-1759, musicaltheatredirector@gmail.com. www.onwiththeshow. biz. Summer Workshop Classes Registering Now. Teaches acting technique through dramatic exercises and theatre games as well as improv. Theatre dance and ensemble singing are also incorporated into the classes. New larger location and more classes. Visit their Web site for all available classes for actors ages 5-High School. Class sizes are limited and fill quickly.

Museum and Science Events May 1-31. African-American Golf Exhibition. Ongoing exhibit focuses on the African-American caddies and luminaries of golf. Lucy Craft Laney Museum. 706-724-3576. Augusta Museum of History 560 Reynolds St. 706-722-8454. Museum Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 1-5 p.m. May 1-31. History Theater Film. James Brown: Soul Survivor. The in-depth story of the iconic Brown’s life and music from his early years of poverty to his energetic live shows. May 4. Brown Bag History Series. Augusta Canal Restoration. Tom Robertson of Cranston Engineering

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May 6. The Weather Station: Tornadoes, Hurricanes and Typhoons. Learn about some of the earth’s storm systems. Look at different methods of forecasting the weather to prevent natural disasters. Ages 5 and up. 4:30-5:30 p.m. May 7. Adopt-a-Stream Training. Join Mike Reardon on this adult program to learn to collect important data each month on the health of a local stream for the state of Georgia. Involves hands-on work collecting invertebrates and chemical data. May 11 & 26, June 8 & 23. Nurturing Nature Walks. Ages 3-5. Songs, movement and using our senses on an outdoor walk. 10-11 a.m. May 13. All About Frogs. An indoor and outdoor program about our local frogs and how they’re being studied through a calling survey at Reed Creek. Ages 5 and up. 8:30-9:30 p.m. May 14. Camouflage in Nature. Why do some animals blend in and some don’t? Look for answers to this intriguing question through first-hand observations and games. Ages 5 and up. 11 a.m.-noon. May 17 & June 22. All About Birds. Learn about avian adaptations such as wings, feathers, beak shape and feet shape and make a trip outside to go birding. Ages 5 and up. 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the 17th and 10-11 a.m. on the 22nd. May 19 & June 28. Pond Exploration. Learn about animals that live in the pond. Be prepared to get a little wet and muddy. Ages 5 and up. 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the 19th, 10-11 a.m. on the 28th.

May 21. The Protected Animals of Georgia. Look at some of the 117 different species protected in Georgia and how we can collectively get involved with the restoration and preservation of wildlife in Georgia. Ages 7 and up. 11 a.m.-noon.

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June 1 & 15. Reed Creek Park Summer Nature Club for Ages 9-11. June 2 & 16. Reed Creek Park Nature Club for Ages 6-8. June 7 & 21. Reed Creek Nature Club for Ages 3-5. Learn about slithering snakes, timid turtles, slimy salamanders, beautiful butterflies and wonderful wildflowers as part of a Reed Creek Park Nature Club. Call to register and learn about fees. 9:30-11 a.m.

May 13. Third Annual Savannah River Classic Fishing Tournament. Sponsored by Savannah Riverkeeper, prizes for the three largest fish in each of six species. Tournament headquarters at old S.C. Welcome Center on Hwy. 301. For information contact 803-584-7363.

June 4. Fly, Butterfly! Learn about the amazing life of the butterfly and go for a walk to identify and discover the many different butterflies in Georgia. Ages 5 and up. 10-11 a.m. June 11. Pollution Solution. Hands-on experience with various types of pollution and their causes and effects. Possible solutions and ways to reduce, reuse and recycle also will be discussed. 10-11 a.m. June 18. Nature Photography. Instructional program sharing nature photographs, discussion of equipment and technique. Ages 12 and up. 4-5 p.m.

SPORTS May 2. University Health Care Foundation 26th Annual Jernigan Memorial Golf Tournament. Benefits University Health’s Harry Jernigan Cancer Center. 12 p.m. Woodside Plantation Country Club. Aiken. 706-667-0030. May 5-7. 21st Annual Military Team Bass Tournament. Clarks Hill, Wildwood Park. www.militarybassanglers.com. May 7. Family Y of Aiken County Trolley Run. 10K and Kids Fun Run. Begins at 8 a.m. in the Trolley Run Station subdivision on Robert M. Bell Parkway in Aiken. The quarter-mile kids run begins at 9 a.m., with check-in from 7-7:45 a.m. Prizes awarded to the top three winners in each age group and the overall male and female winners. Register online at www.thefamilyy.org or at any Family Y location or call 803-349-8080. May 9. Third Annual East Georgia Classic Golf Tournament. Benefits Relay for Life/American Cancer Society. Registration at 11 a.m. Gordon Lakes Golf Course. Fort Gordon. 706-595-2562. May 16. First Bank of Georgia 11th Annual Chamber Golf Classic. 9:30 a.m. Non-members contact the Chamber. 706-821-1318. Gordon Lakes Golf

May 21. Southeast Regional Masters Regatta. Collegiate and professional rowers compete at Langley Pond Park, Burnettown. 803-642-7559.

May 14. Clark Hill Memorial Open Team Tournament. Clarks Hill Lake. Pre-registration on May 12 at Academy Sports and Outdoors on Washington Road in Evans, 5-7 p.m. Tournament check in by 5:30 a.m. Tournament 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Wildwood Park. Clarks Hill Lake. 706-831-3886. Augusta Green Jackets Home Games Lake Olmstead Stadium For tickets 706-736-7889 www.greenjacketsbaseball.com May 5-8. West Virginia 7:05 p.m. May 9-12. Rome 7:05 p.m. May 17-19, 25. Savannah 7:05 p.m. May 26-28. Rome 7:05 p.m. June 5. Charleston 5:35 p.m. June 6-7. Charleston 7:05 p.m. June 12. Lexington. 5:35 p.m. June 13-14. Lexington 7:05 p.m. June 15. Lexington. 12:05 p.m. June 16-18. Asheville 7:05 p.m. June 19. Asheville 5:35 p.m. June 27. Charleston 7:05 p.m. July 1-2. Savannah 7:05 p.m. Aiken-Augusta Swim League Swimming Programs www.swimasl.com or contact Terry Dennis at tgmdennis@hotmail.com. Ongoing on weekdays and Saturdays. Swimming lessons for 4- to 12-year-olds. Lessons offered at the USC Aiken Pool, the Augusta Aquatics Center and the Riverwood Plantation pool. Competitive swimming programs are also available. Augusta-Richmond County Recreation & Parks 706-796-5025. May 23-July 22. Diamond Lake Tennis Center Tennis Camps. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-noon at the Tennis Center, 102 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah. Call 706-772-4913.

throughout the summer, field trips, arts and crafts, games. No camp week of July 5-8. CSRA Defensive Arts 803-221-0300 or www.csraDefensiveArts.com. Martial Arts Classes. Ages 8-adult. Taught by a certified Karate for Christ International instructor with 18 years of experience. Classes are held at Heights Church, behind Mi-Rancho in Clearwater, S.C., directly on the Aiken-Augusta Highway. The Family Y Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs. Register at any branch or online at www.thefamilyy.org or call 706-922-9622. May 7 and June 11. Parent’s Night Out at Marshall Family Y and North Augusta Family YMCA. Ages 2-12. Space is limited and pre-registration is suggested. 6-9:30 p.m. May 9-13. YMCA Splash Week. Water safety practices and basic swimming skills for children and families. Five 30-minute sessions. Ages 312. Free. Register soon, space is limited. May 14 and June 18. Parent’s Night Out at the Family Y of Aiken County. A fun evening for the children ages 2-12 with creative play, arts and crafts and character development activities. 5-11 p.m. May 20 and June 17. Family Y of North Augusta Movies on the Lawn. Family friendly movies for all ages. 8:30 p.m. at Hammonds Ferry Boeckh Park. Free. May 21 and June 25. Parents’ Night Out at Wilson Family Y and Augusta South Family Y. Ages 6 weeks to 12 years at Augusta South and ages 2-12 at Wilson Family Y. 6-9:30 p.m. Sibling discounts available. May 23-July 1. Family Y Day Camps. A variety of camp experiences for children ages 5-17. See branches for a specific listing of day and resident camps offered. May 23-June 2, June 6-30 or June 21-July 1. Family Y Swim Lessons. All ages and skill levels, ages 6 months to beginner adults. Fourweek session with two classes per week.

Columbia County Recreation Department 5445 Columbia Rd., Grovetown. 706-863-7523.

May 26. Nutrition Seminar: Survival of the Fittest—Nutrition Designed for Your Workout. Doctors Hospital hosts this one-hour class to help build a healthier you. 6 p.m. at the Wilson Family Y.

May 23-August 5. Day Camps. Fun-filled days for children ages 6-12. Different themes

May 27 and June 24. Dancing on the River. Hosted by Family Y of North Augusta. Dance

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calendar the night away from 7-10 p.m. at Hammonds Ferry Boeckh Park in North Augusta. Free. Call 803-278-0882 for information.

pants affected by Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson Disease. Mondays and Fridays at the Wilson Family Y. Noon. Registration required.

May 28 and 25. Parent’s Night Out for Children of Deployed Soldiers at the Marshall Family Y. Fun, entertaining night for ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m. Free.

Ongoing on the First Thursday of Each Month. Sock Monkey Music and Dance. Movement, music and dance for ages 2-5. 11-11:45 a.m.

June 6-26. Family Y Youth Soccer Registration. Ages 3-14. Season begins in August and games are played on weekday evenings and two Saturdays. June 6-26. Family Y Adult Coed Recreational and Competitive Soccer Registration. Ages 16 and up. Season begins in August and games are played on Monday and Thursday evenings. June 23. Nutrition Seminar: Food Safety Awareness. Doctors Hospital hosts this one-hour class to build a healthier you. 6 p.m. at the Wilson Family Y. Parents’ Morning Out Programs. Enjoy the morning out while your child plays games, does arts and crafts and more. Augusta South Family Y Drop and Shop. MondayFriday from 9 a.m.-noon for ages 6 weeks-4 years. North Augusta Family Y Drop and Shop Program. Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon for ages 6 months to 12 years. Wilson Family Y. Ages 2-4. Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Ongoing. Adapted Kardio Kidz. Fun fitness class especially for children 9-16 with physical and developmental disabilities. Taught by specially trained personal trainers. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Wilson Family Y. Call for prices and to register. Ongoing. Adapted Wii Special Populations at the Wilson Family Y. Individual half-hour classes (oneon-one ratio) for physically and developmentally challenged individuals of all ages. Specially trained staff uses Wii Interactive Computer games to improve participant’s independence and quality of life. By appointment. Call Claudia Collins at 706-922-9662. Ongoing. Tae Kwon Do. Lessons are twice a week and are offered at the Wilson Family Y, Family Y of South Augusta and the Family Y of North Augusta. Registration and fees required. Ongoing. Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson Disease Aquatics Class. Sponsored by the CSRA Parkinson Support Group and the Family Y. Group class designed specifically for ambulatory partici-

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Ongoing on the Third Thursday of Each Month. Sock Monkey Craft Time. Parents and kids create arts and crafts together. Ages 1-5. 11-11:45 a.m. Ongoing on Tuesdays. Adapted Gymnastics. Small group sessions for physically and developmentally challenged children to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and enhance selfesteem. 5-5:30 p.m. Ongoing on Fridays. Ballroom Dancing at the North Augusta Family YMCA. 7-8 p.m. Features different dance styles. Call 803-278-0882 for details and fees. Ongoing on the First Friday of Every Month. Break Dance Classes at the Wilson Family Y. Ages 13 and older. Session runs four weeks beginning the first Friday of the month. 7-8:30 p.m. Ongoing on Saturdays. Y World of Sports at North Augusta Family Y. Four classes per monthly session for ages 2-5. 9-9:45 a.m. Introduction to basic motor skills. Ongoing on Saturdays. Qigong at the Wilson Family Y. Learn Qigong, which consists primarily of the use of intention, meditation, relaxation and physical movement or posture, mind-body integration and breathing exercises. Noon. Ongoing on Saturdays. Fairy Tale Ballet at North Augusta Family Y. Ages 3-5. Basic ballet using fairy tales and dressing up. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Discounts available for siblings.

Childbirth, Breastfeeding and Parenting Support Groups AugustaAreaMommies Contact Jennifer Stanley at 706-855-0072 or phlegalesfan@att.net. A community for moms in the Augusta area offering support, friendship and fun as well as the opportunity to exchange information. The group, which is part of The Mommies Network, also provides discussion forums, an events calendar and more. Meeting are held online, at local parks, members homes (for monthly BUNCO) and on field trips. All mothers are welcome.

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Augusta Area Newcomers Organization Contact hospitality@augustanewcomers.com or call Susan Salisbury at 706-814-6297. This non-profit organization helps people who are new to the area get acclimated and make friends. They offer a variety of activities including golf, book groups and dining out. Be sure to confirm your attendance at their events by e-mailing or calling the above numbers. Augusta Birth Network (ABN). This non-profit group is part of a grassroots movement based on the belief that birth can profoundly affect our physical, mental and spiritual well being as defined by the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative. By making informed choices and having confidence in the process, families can experience safe and satisfying childbirth. Free meetings are held the first Monday of each month at Earth Fare on Furys Ferry Road. 7-8:30 p.m. For a directory of the CSRA’s many birthing options visit augustabirthnetwork.org. May 7. Guerrilla Midwife Dinner and Fundraiser. Event and film screening exploring the links between gentle birth practices, peace building and humanity. 3 p.m. Vendor Visits. 4-5 p.m. Workshop/Dinner. 5:30-7 p.m. Film. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta, 3501 Walton Way Ext. Visit augustabirthnetwork.org for information. Registration required. Second Monday of Each Month. Free Doula Tea. Enjoy a cup of tea and a DVD. Meet certified doulas and discuss topics including: Who should come to my birth? What are the benefits of having a doula? Why hire a doula? Coping with labor—the doula way. Babies in arms welcome, but please do not bring children. Call to confirm your attendance a few days in advance—706-312-9855 or e-mail vegachristen@gmail.com. 7-8 p.m. at Steinle Wellness Center, 122 Old Evans Rd. Trust Birth Augusta: Birth Stories and Cinema Circle. Not another expert, not another class. Women talking to women about birth. Trust Birth meets the fourth Monday of each month at Steinly Wellness Center, 122 Old Evans Rd. 7-9 p.m. Infants and quiet children welcome. La Leche League. This breastfeeding support group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 2204 Kimberly Dr. Evening meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church. Call 706-737-2405 or log on at lllusa.org/web/AugustaGA.html.

calendar Peaceful Parenting Augusta. This unofficial Attachment Parenting support group is for families who believe in parenting gently and building children’s spirits, minds and bodies through nurturing, attentive and practical approaches. Join their Yahoo! group at Peaceful_Parenting_Augusta or e-mail Jen at theotherbradford@yahoo.com. Celiac Disease Support Group E-mail RoseforHealth@aol.com. Meets the third Tuesday of every month in Suite 120 of the Summerville Building, adjacent to Trinity Hospital of Augusta. Open to those with celiac disease, gluten intolerance or on a gluten-free diet. Discussions include information on celiac disease, do’s and don’ts of a gluten-free diet and more. 7-8:30 p.m. Common Bond Parent Support Group Geneice McCoy, organizer. 706-729-0012 or commonbond@comcast.net. For parents of children of all ages and diagnoses with challenging disabilities but remarkable perseverance and resilience. Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Call for location. Hypnobabies 706-312-9855 or abirthingintuition.com. May 5, 12, 19 & 26 and June 2, 7, 14, 21 & 28. Hypnosis for Childbirth Classes. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Call for location. Parent Support Group The Child Advocacy Center, a program of Child Enrichment Inc., a nonprofit organization serving victims of sexual abuse in our community, is offering a support group for parents and caregivers of children who have been sexually abused. Groups will be held the second Tuesday of each month. Call 706-737-4631 for information and location. This group is not appropriate for sex offenders. MCGHealth Mom’s Connection This weekly support group for mothers meets each Tuesday at 1225 Walton Way in Room 101C. The group is for new moms and babies looking for support in the early stages of parenthood. Call 706721-8283 or go to mcghealth.org. Mothers of Advanced Maternal Age (Mama’s) Did you have a child at age 35 or older? Are you expecting? This group of “older” moms welcomes you for meetings, support and play dates. Disabled children welcome. Contact Ami McKenzie at 706364-5245 or hoopnhollar2@yahoo.com or go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MaMasInAugusta/. MOMS Club Visit momsclubaugusta.org.

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Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays home? You are not alone! Come meet other athome mothers at the MOMS Club, an international nonprofit organization.

schoolers that meets once a week from August through April with the goal of training their children to know God and to make Him known in all areas of life. E-mail Terri for information.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) A nondenominational Christian group for mothers of preschool-aged children. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon and the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Trinity-on-the-Hill United Methodist Church on Monte Sano Ave. Call 706-738-8822 or visit orgsites.com/ga/trinityumcmops.

Homeschool Playgroup Creighton Park, next to Living History Pari in North Augusta 803-613-0484 or emilykohlbacher@hotmail.com. Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. All welcome.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES Aiken Home School Times Playgroup 803-648-7042 or fourmckeels@yahoo.com. Thursdays. This playgroup is open to all home schoolers. Meets at the O’Dell Weeks playground for unstructured play for the children and time with other home school parents for the adults. Noon. Augusta Jewish Community Center 898 Weinberger Way. 706-228-3636 or log on at augustajcc.org. Ongoing. The Mothers Circle. Free course, resources, education and events for women of other backgrounds raising Jewish children. Call for details. Sign Up for Class! The AJCC offers a wide variety of classes for children of all ages and adults, including athletics, the arts, cooking, language and more. Log on to download a complete listing. AJCC Day Camp. Children ages 3 through 13. Eleven one-week sessions from May 23 until August 5. Camp is from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday with early drop off and late stay available for an additional fee. Regular camp includes swimming, tennis, archery, arts and crafts and special events. A variety of specialty camps will be offered. All camp staff is first-aid and CPR certified. All lifeguard staff is first-aid, CPR and WSI (Water Safety Instructor) certified. $160 a week for regular camps. $225 a week for specialty camps. Mini Camp (9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for 3 and 4 year olds only) is available for $125 a week if a full day is not desired. Holiday Weeks, May 23-27 and July 4-8, are special four-day camp weeks (Tuesday-Friday) at a cost of $125 a week. Discounts available for early bird registration (May 2 deadline), siblings and AJCC members except for Holiday Weeks. Classical Conversations Visit classicalconversations.com or e-mail Terri at classicalaugusta@yahoo.com. A Classical Christian Community of home

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Monkey Joe’s 368 Furys Ferry Rd. 706-922-JUMP (5867). monkeyjoes.com. First Sunday of Each Month. Special Needs Night at Monkey Joe’s. This event is held the first Sunday of each month after general store hours to ensure a calm environment for special needs children and their parents. 6-7 p.m. PHC Weight Loss and Wellness Martinez: 706-868-5332. Augusta: 706-796-6267. Aiken: 803-649-3428. Logon at www.phcweightloss.com. Student Plan Orientations. Students with parent or guardian can attend 45 minute complimentary sessions by appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays between 3 and 6 p.m. Call for information.

Hospital Programs Doctors Hospital Call 706-651-BABY (2229) or go to doctors-hospital.net for registration and class location. Pre-registration required for most programs. May 3, 10 & 17 or June 14, 21 & 28. Ready and Able. Classes are the second and third in the “Nine Months and Counting” series and should be taken during the third trimester. Labor, delivery and postpartum care are among the topics covered. Showing and Glowing should be taken before this class. 7-9:30 p.m. May 7 and June 16. Parenting Consciously. Helps parents gain a better understanding of their children, especially the reasons for common problems such as tantrums, whining and sleep resistance. Led by Nan Herrell of Maternal Empowerment. 10 a.m.-noon May 12 and June 23. Baby 101. Learn about infant development and care of new babies, including normal newborn appearance and behavior, bathing, crying, diapering, swaddling and feeding. May 14 & 15 or June 25 & 26. Short and Sweet. This is a weekend express childbirth preparation

calendar course covering relaxation and breathing techniques, labor, delivery and postpartum care and much more. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. May 17. Pickles and Ice Cream. Perfect for the first-time mom, but recommended for all. Nutrition, exercise, fetal development and body changes are discussed. 7-9 p.m. May 19 or June 30. Breastfeeding. Getting started, latching on and positioning are discussed for a smooth start to breastfeeding. 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 21. Teen Talk. Educating teen girls and their mothers on the subjects of peer pressure, drug use, eating disorders and sexual activity. 10 a.m.noon. May 24 & 31. Showing & Glowing. First of two sessions and should be taken in the second trimester. Two-day class will cover labor, relaxation and breathing and becoming a family. 7-9:30 p.m. May 26. Patient Focus Group. If you were hospitalized at Doctors hospital within the past six months, they invite you to participate in their Patient Focus Group. Buffet dinner and presentation. Comment and suggestion time. 6 p.m. Call Sandy Gunn at 706-651-6369 to register. June 2. The Daddy Class. Taught by an experienced dad, this class talks about the joys and challenges of fatherhood and ways to support mom. Dads only. 7 p.m. June 11. You’re a Big Girl Now. Girls ages 9-12 along with their mothers or mentors will discuss the changes and challenges associated with puberty. 10 a.m.-noon. June 18. Safe Sitter Class. A medically accurate program that teaches young people ages 11-13 safe and nurturing childcare techniques, behavior management and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 23. Babies, Bumps and Bruises. Infant CPR for parents, friends and family. Infant and child safety information is also discussed including choking, car seats and babysitter tips. 7-9 p.m. MCGHealth System Register online at mcghealth.org.

Support and Resource Group (The “A-Team”). Provides support for families, caregivers and friends of children with autism spectrum disorders including autism, Asperger’s and PDD NOS. 6-7 p.m. MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center, first floor, Family Resource Library. May 5 & June 2. Safe Kids East Central Presents Cribs for Kids. Learn how to provide a safe sleep environment for your child. Families who demonstrate a financial need will receive a portable crib, fitted sheet, sleep sac and pacifier for a small fee. 5:45-8 p.m. MCGHealth Building 1010C, 1125 Walton Way. Call Rene Hopkins, RN, at 706-721-7606. May 6 & June 3. Safe Kids East Central Child Safety Seat Inspection. Call to schedule an appointment to make sure your car seats are properly installed. 706-721-7606. MCGHealth Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. May 11 & June 8. Safe Kids East Central Safety Seat Inspection. Four out of five car seats are used incorrectly. Schedule an appointment to make sure yours is installed properly by calling 706-541-3970. 10 a.m.-noon at the Columbia County Sheriff Substation, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr., Evans. May 12 & June 9. MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center Car Seat Class. 5:45-8 p.m. at MCGHealth Building 1010C, 1125 Walton Way. Call 706-721-7606 to register. May 17 & June 21. Breastfeeding Class. This free class, led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, helps expectant parents gain knowledge and support to ensure successful breastfeeding. 7-9 p.m. MCGHealth Medical Center, 1120 15th St., West Entrance, first floor, Patient and Family Resource Library. Trinity Hospital of Augusta Call Women’s Health Services at 706-481-7727 or visit trinityofaugusta.com for information and registration. May 3. On Being a Girl. Girls ages 9-12 with their female role model focus on physical and emotional changes of puberty. 6-9 p.m.

Ongoing. Support Group for Families Who Have Lost a Baby During Pregnancy, Childbirth or Early Infancy. Call 706-721-8299 or visit their Web site.

May 14 & June 10. Baby Care Basics & Breastfeeding. Information about the physiology of milk production, nutritional needs of mother and baby, nipple care and milk storage. Also will help parents obtain knowledge and gain confidence in the care of newborns. 9 a.m.-noon.

May 3 & June 7. Autism Spectrum Disorder

May 21 and June 4. Saturday Express Lamaze

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Childbirth. Helps mother and support person understand the final stages of pregnancy as well as labor and the birth of your baby. Covers natural and medicated deliveries, Lamaze coping techniques and more. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 24. Infant CPR. Learn how to respond in an emergency situation. Using infant mannequins and a simple method, you’ll learn how to perform infant CPR. 7-9 p.m. June 6. HUG Your Baby. Provides Help, Understanding and Guidance for young families as they prepare for the birth of their infant. Learn how your infant communicates with you, strategies to help calm your baby when overstimulated and more. 7-9 p.m. June 16. Childbirth 101. Basic overview of the signs and symptoms of labor as well as the stages of labor and delivery. Information on pain relief options and bonding with your newborn as well as postpartum care. 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 25. Childcare and Babysitting Safety. Ages 11-14. Teaches responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of the children in one’s care. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. University Health Care System Call 706-774-2825 for information. Registration is required for most programs. New Class: Young Women with Breast Cancer. Meets the third Friday each month. A support group for women in their 20s through 30s dealing with breast cancer. 12:20 p.m. at the University Hospital Breast Health Center, Professional Center 2, Suite 205, 818 St. Sebastian Way. May 5. Skin Cancer: Know the Facts. Avis Yount, M.D., a dermatologist, will be the speaker. 6-8:30 p.m. in the University Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms 1-3. Free. Dinner will be served and reservations are required. May 12. Free Skin Cancer/Melanoma Screenings. 6:30-8:30 p.m., University Hospital Breast Health Center Professional Center 2, 818 St. Sebastian Way, Suite 205. Appointments required. Call 706-774-4141. May 20 & 21 and June 10 & 11. Weekender Childbirth Preparation Class. Friday from 6:309:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 17-31, Mondays June 6-27, Tuesdays June 7-28 and Wednesdays June 8-29. Childbirth Preparation Class. Four-week series. 7-9:30 p.m.

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calendar May 19 and June 16. Breastfeeding Class. 7-9 p.m. at Babies R Us, 4225 Washington Rd., Evans. May 19 & June 23. Introduction to Infant CPR. 7-8:30 p.m.

Library Events

May 16. Friends of the Augusta Public Library Book Sale. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Maxwell Branch 1927 Lumpkin Rd. 706-793-2020.

May 24. Craft Workshop: Flowers and Bugs. Ages 3-5. 11 a.m. Registration begins May 2.

Special Story Times. 10 a.m. May 4. Eensy Weensy Spider. May 11. Ocean Life. May 18. “I Like Myself.” May 25. Kick-Off for Summer Reading.

May 25. Safety Special. With the Sheriff’s Department. Groups must register. 10:30 a.m.

Augusta Headquarters Library 823 Telfair St. 706-821-2600.

May 31. Appleby Concert Series. Jason Maynard and Friends—A Night of Classical Music.

May 2. Brandi Cummings Author Event. This news reporter, anchor and host of WIS News 10 in Columbia will host a book talk and signing of her new book Straight to the Heart: Life & Love. 6:30 p.m.

Diamond Lakes Branch 101 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah. 706-772-2432.

May 3. Children’s Story Time. Come celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with a fun craft and story. 10 a.m. Computer Classes. 2 p.m. Classes are free and registration began April 27. May 5. How To Download E-Books. May 11. Absolute Beginner’s Computer. May 18. E-mail. May 25. Beginner’s Internet. May 7. Passion Author Festival. A group of local authors share their works and their passion for the written word. 1-4 p.m. May 7. I Love Ewe Mother’s Day Craft. Ages 5 and up. Story time and craft. Register by calling 706-821-2623. May 10. Mother’s Day Story Time. 10 a.m. May 17. Kids Dance Party. Dance the cha-cha slice, macarena, limbo and more. All ages. 10 a.m. May 21. Tiece Mickens. This local author will sign her book Checkmate 2. 1-3:30 p.m. May 21. Time with Tina Terry. Local newscaster will share story time, puppet show and educational fun. Refreshments provided. 2:30-3:30 p.m. May 22. Melissa Marr. Nationally known author of Wicked Lovely series will discuss her new book Graveminder. 1-3 p.m. Appleby Branch 260 Walton Way. 706-736-6244.

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May 3, 10, 17 & 24. Storytime at Diamond Lakes. Books, songs, games and more. Groups of six of more must reserve space in advance. 10 a.m. Computer Classes. Registration required and begins on May 2. May 3 & 10. E-mail Essentials. 2 p.m. May 19 & 26. Computer Hardware Basics. 10 a.m. May 14. Diabetes Education. Part of the KOCHI (Keeping Our Communities Healthy and Informed) health promotion and education project. 1:30 p.m. Free. Registration encouraged. May 21. Asthma Care Management. Part of the KOCHI (Keeping Our Communities Healthy and Informed) health promotion and education project. 1:30 p.m. Free. Registration encouraged. May 23. Monday Matinee Movie: Yogi Bear. Rated PG. 2 p.m. May 31. Stories from Down Under. Stories, songs, games and a craft from Australia. Ages 5-11. Registration required. Friedman Branch 1447 Jackson Rd. 706-736-6758. May 7 or 21. Basic Resume Writing Class. 10:30 a.m. May 14 & 28. Poetic Seance. Share your own poetry or read the work of others. 2 p.m. May 24. Summer Reading Movie for Kids. Title TBA. 10 a.m. May 31. Summer Reading Event. Reading poems and singing songs with Mr. Bill and his guitar, George. 10 a.m.

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May 17. Finding Money for College. Search online for post-secondary grants, loans and scholarships and learn about other types of resources for financial aid. 6:30 p.m. Registration begins May 2. May 24. Getting Out of Debt. Spend an hour with a certified credit counselor learning about kinds of credit, the advantages and disadvantages of credit use, the “true” costs of using credit, establishing and reestablishing your credit, tips for wise credit management and more. Registration required and begins May 2. 6:45 p.m. Wallace Branch 1237 Laney-Walker Blvd. 706-722-6275. Children’s Programs. Please pre-register. May 4. Craft: Mother’s Day Card. 11:30 a.m. May 25. Gardening with Ms. Shirley. Ages 4-8. 10-11 a.m. Computer classes. 6-7:30 p.m. May 3. Beginning E-mail. May 17. Beginning Computer. May 19. Online Job Searching. Columbia County Library 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. 706-863-1946. Basic Cake Decorating. Free. Ages 8-11. Call to register. May 11. 1 p.m. May 12. 4 p.m. May 16. Monday Night Book Club. Ape House by Sara Gruen. 6:30 p.m. May 19. Brown Bag Book Club. Winds of Change by Martha Grimes. 11:30 a.m. May 19. Harlem Book Club. Plain Perfect by Beth Wiseman. May 21. Summer Reading Kick-Off. Get your summer reading folders and enjoy a water slide, climbing wall, sumo wrestling suits, face painting, sidewalk art, belly dancing and live entertainment, popcorn and drinks.

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Talkin’ About My Generation

Three residents representing three age groups share their reflections on family, life and fun.

by Grace Belangia photos by John Harpring

Ariane Bawden,

Richard Earl Cook, 50, lives on

Likes To: Go to Girl Scouts, play my recorder and play with my brother and sister on the playground.

Likes To: Besides music, my greatest passion is cooking.

8, is the daughter of Amanda and Spencer Bawden. She lives in Grovetown with her brother, sister and a “really cute dog named Gambit.”

Summer Vacation: We are planning on going to the beach. I was born in Brazil and lived by the beach so I miss it a lot. Favorite Family Activity: Play games together and go on family trips. Time Travel? She’d Go Here: The American Revolution to see the birth of our nation. Friends Say She’s: Funny, friendly and generous. Words She Lives By: “It’s the best day ever.” -Sponge Bob Biggest Fear: Rattlesnakes. 52 • Augusta Family | May/June 2011

“the Hill” with his wife, Carol, their son, John, and two miniature Dachshunds named Wolfgang and Constanze. He is the director of music at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Summer Vacation: Our home on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the mountains of southwestern Virginia. No phone, internet, TV or cell service. Favorite Family Activity. “Pizza-and-aMovie-Night.” My son and I make pizzas from scratch (I grew the tomatoes that go into the sauce), and we watch a really long movie together. (Most recently: Ghandi.) Time Travel? He’d Go Here: Vienna in 1890 and stay there for 20 years. That was a pivotal moment in history, especially in the arts, and Vienna was the epicenter for many major shifts in musical trends. Message in a Bottle: “Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here.” www.augustafamily.com

Gloria Hamilton, 38, is in the U.S. Army and works at the Marshall Family Y. She lives in Evans with her husband, John, and sons, Corey and Shaquille. She will be retiring soon and starting a business (Fitness for Life) with a friend. Likes To: Hike, cook, visit waterfalls, write and help people reach their fitness and health goals. Summer Vacation: I plan to take a cruise and visit a few waterfalls, but mostly working to get settled into retirement and the new business. Favorite Family Activity: Movie night and game night. Favorite Possession: I don’t take much stock in material things. That which I hold dearest is my family. Time Travel? She’d Go Here: 1977 (only if I knew what I know now). Words She Lives By: Put God first and remember to live, love and let loose.

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Contents

Editor Karin Calloway

Pony Tricks

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may/june 2011

My Mother, My Father and Finding My Way

Production Art Director Miles Anderson

Nursing Special Section Trusted To Care

—Lucy Adams

departments

5 ed page 7 mom2mom

Driving...Or Not —Jennie Montgomery

8 news&notes 11 food fun

Fiesta in a Flash —Courtesy Family Features

13 doctor/dad Patient Beware —J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

14 home front Shaping Up To Sell

—Courtesy ARA Content

36 time out Parenting: Perfection Is Not the Goal

—Lucy Adams

38 inspiration station Generations Apart

Graham Gibbs, 6, is the son of Chris and Tammy Gibbs of Augusta. Photo by John Harpring

—Charmain Z. Brackett

40 calendar 52 family favorites ballot 52 talkin’ about my generation

16 healthy family Lean Teen

on the cover:

Ariane Bawden, Richard Earl Cook and Gloria Hamilton —Grace Belangia

May quick / June pick

—Ellen Shanley and Colleen Thompson

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editor’spage by Karin Calloway

The Future’s So Bright…

C.C., 3 months old, Bond and Tripp, 21 months old.

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Driving... or not

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news notes is shining. Weather is sweet.

Make you wanna move your dancing feet.” — Bob Marley

Southern Cooking

Matt and Ted Lee are coming to Augusta.

Dancing with Don

“Sun

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Dancing Stars Emilie Tobias and Don Bailey.

Fruit Dip Photo By John Harpring

Fresh fruit is a great snack all by itself but adding dip brings it up a level and increases the fun factor, too.

Whipped Topping Dip

½ 8-ounce container of whipped topping 1 6-ounce container light flavored yogurt of choice Grapes or berries

Eating Well with Kim

news notes

Summer Snacks

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Moms, Dads and Grads

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Courtesy of Family Features

Fiesta in a Flash Quick, Authentic Recipes for Cinco De Mayo

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Tip: For a Dulce de Leche version of this pudding, replace the chocolate chips with butterscotch chips. www.augustafamily.com

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}Doctor/Dad

by J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

PATIENT BEWARE How To Avoid Health Treatment Scams

The Completely Unproven

Iridology is an example of an unproven tool for diagnosis that could result in harm to a patient, not www.augustafamily.com

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Shaping Up for Selling

Lynch offers these tips to impress your guests and convince potential buyers that you took outstanding care of your home:

on items like bedding, carpets and drapes. It might also be a good call to store that dramatic piece of art somewhere out of sight. You can show it off again when you move into your new house.

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hink about replacing strong patterns with

solid colors on items like bedding, carpets and drapes.

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by Ellen Shanley and Colleen Thompson

The Lean Teen

Seven Ways To Make Healthier Choices at the Drive-Thru

You can download apps that tell you the nutrition information on all of your favorite fast-food menu items. This can really help you make an educated decision the next time you visit the restaurant.

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Summer

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Pony Tricks

My Mother, My Father and Finding My Way By Lucy Adams

Lucy Adams (from left) goes for a pony ride with her brother, Jeb, guided by her father, Percy, in the spring of 1972.

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More Musings on Parenting

“It’s not only children who grow.

Parents do too.

As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours.

I can’t tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it myself.” ~Joyce Maynard

“As parents, we guide by our unspoken example. It is only when we’re talking to them that our kids aren’t listening.” ~Robert Brault

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Nurses Trusted To Care

Articles by Lucy Adams

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Nurses Shop & Dine

Diane Robillard

a. dawn franklin

Lorraine Jackson

School of Nursing

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center

zelmar bush

Beulah Nash-Teachey

Lori Miller

Charlie Norwood VA Spinal Cord Injury Unit

Chi Eta Phi

Doctors Hospital

Lt. Katrina Clark

Rudolph Newman

Doctors Hospital

Eisenhower Army Medical Center

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Reflection Of Nursing Spirit Award Winners

Jane Moore

Rhonda Grigsby

Margaret Tuck

Lovoria Williams

Alicia Alvarado

GAPAN

Georgia Association of Neonatal Nurses

Georgia Health Sciences University School of Nursing

MCGHealth, Inc. Adult Nursing

Carol Hoadley

Kathryn Mathis

Michelle Sweat

MCGHealth, Inc. Adult Nursing

Donna Posey

Janet Renee Taylor MCGHealth, Inc. Ambulatory Care

MCGHealth, Inc. Ambulatory Care

Shanna McBride

Sandra Oglesby

MCGHealth, Inc. Ambulatory Care

Kathy Harris

Jen Mascarin

Kiana Allen

MCGHealth, Inc. Children’s Medical Center

MCGHealth, Inc. Perioperative Services

Martaret Johnson

Carolyn Rainey Jones

Lynthia Bryant

Margaret Dent

Amy Petro

MCGHealth, Inc. Perioperative Services

Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA)

Select Specialty Hospital

Trinity Hospital of Augusta

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Reflection Of Nursing Spirit Award Winners

Cheryl Hutto-Bunn

Kim Poteet

ann badke

Kathleen Bosdell

Deb Broske

Trinity Hospital of Augusta

University Hospital

Leigh Burt

Janet Carlton

Donna Carter

University Hospital

Carol Corcoran

University Hospital

Marie davis

University Hospital

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Mark Keesling

Lynette Moseley

University Hospital

Candy Russell

Sherri Simmons

University Hospital

Lorraine Thomas University Hospital

Photo Not Available Heather Thorton

Melissa Warren

Jo-Ellen McDonough

University Hospital

Chevy Williams

University of South Carolina Aiken School of Nursing

Jessica Simmons

Winyah Home Health

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Nursed Back To Health Jimmy Poston Credits Nursing Care With His Recovery

Photo by John Harpring

Nurses at University Hospital helped Jimmy Poston return to health.

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From Nurse To Patient

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Photo by John Harpring

Cheryl Bunn Sees the Other Side of Hospital Care as a Patient

Cheryl Bunn is a nurse at University Hospital.

A Lifeline for Patients Jeanne Townes: Nurse and Breast Cancer Survivor

Jeanne Townes teaches her students to treat patients with dignity.

Photo by John Harpring

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Cook Once, Enjoy Three Meals

by Karin Calloway

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Summer Fun

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by Lucy Adams

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Parenting: Perfection Is Not the Goal

get the humor. And it won’t help me feel any less inadequate.

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by Charmain Z. Brackett

Generations Apart

Photos by Charmain Z. Brackett

Local Teens Volunteer at Alzheimer’s Center

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Summer Fun

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May 13 & 14. Aiken Bluegrass Festival. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music. Call Christian Schaumann at 803-471-0291 for details or go to www.aikenbluegrassfestival.org.

May 13 and 15. Aiken Choral Society Spring Concert. Cinematic choral classics. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 3 p.m. Cornerstone Baptist Church. Aiken. 803-649-6570.

May 28. Pottery Expo. Regional pottery with the McCormick Arts Council. 115 S. Main Street, McCormick, S.C. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 864-8523216 or go to marts@wctel.net.

May 28. Memorial Day Concert. Presented by Augusta Chorale Society. 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700.

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based artist Daniel Rozin discusses his high-tech installations and sculptures. 6 p.m.

Group. Bring a lunch and gather at 11:30 for complimentary refreshments. Lecture begins at 12:30.

June 2. Philip Juras: The Southern Frontier. Landscapes inspired by Bartram’s travels. Reception. 6 p.m.

May 14. Voices of the Past: A Petersburg Boat Pilot. Performances at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

June 5. Artrageous! Family Sunday: Okefenokee Joe Swamp Tales. Join singer and storyteller Okefenokee Joe for songs, stories and reptiles. 2 p.m.

Reed Creek Park 3820 Park Lane, Martinez. 706-210-4027. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.

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Course. Fort Gordon.

May 21. Southeast Regional Masters Regatta. Collegiate and professional rowers compete at Langley Pond Park, Burnettown. 803-642-7559.

Columbia County Recreation Department 5445 Columbia Rd., Grovetown. 706-863-7523.

May 26. Nutrition Seminar: Survival of the Fittest—Nutrition Designed for Your Workout. Doctors Hospital hosts this one-hour class to help build a healthier you. 6 p.m. at the Wilson Family Y.

May 23-August 5. Day Camps. Fun-filled days for children ages 6-12. Different themes

May 27 and June 24. Dancing on the River. Hosted by Family Y of North Augusta. Dance

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calendar the night away from 7-10 p.m. at Hammonds Ferry Boeckh Park in North Augusta. Free. Call 803-278-0882 for information.

pants affected by Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson Disease. Mondays and Fridays at the Wilson Family Y. Noon. Registration required.

May 28 and 25. Parent’s Night Out for Children of Deployed Soldiers at the Marshall Family Y. Fun, entertaining night for ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m. Free.

Ongoing on the First Thursday of Each Month. Sock Monkey Music and Dance. Movement, music and dance for ages 2-5. 11-11:45 a.m.

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Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays home? You are not alone! Come meet other athome mothers at the MOMS Club, an international nonprofit organization.

schoolers that meets once a week from August through April with the goal of training their children to know God and to make Him known in all areas of life. E-mail Terri for information.

Homeschool Playgroup Creighton Park, next to Living History Pari in North Augusta 803-613-0484 or emilykohlbacher@hotmail.com. Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. All welcome.

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Ongoing. Support Group for Families Who Have Lost a Baby During Pregnancy, Childbirth or Early Infancy. Call 706-721-8299 or visit their Web site.

May 3 & June 7. Autism Spectrum Disorder

May 21 and June 4. Saturday Express Lamaze

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calendar May 19 and June 16. Breastfeeding Class. 7-9 p.m. at Babies R Us, 4225 Washington Rd., Evans. May 19 & June 23. Introduction to Infant CPR. 7-8:30 p.m.

Library Events

May 16. Friends of the Augusta Public Library Book Sale. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Maxwell Branch 1927 Lumpkin Rd. 706-793-2020.

May 24. Craft Workshop: Flowers and Bugs. Ages 3-5. 11 a.m. Registration begins May 2.

Special Story Times. 10 a.m. May 4. Eensy Weensy Spider. May 11. Ocean Life. May 18. “I Like Myself.” May 25. Kick-Off for Summer Reading.

May 25. Safety Special. With the Sheriff’s Department. Groups must register. 10:30 a.m.

Augusta Headquarters Library 823 Telfair St. 706-821-2600.

May 31. Appleby Concert Series. Jason Maynard and Friends—A Night of Classical Music.

May 2. Brandi Cummings Author Event. This news reporter, anchor and host of WIS News 10 in Columbia will host a book talk and signing of her new book Straight to the Heart: Life & Love. 6:30 p.m.

Diamond Lakes Branch 101 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah. 706-772-2432.

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Talkin’ About My Generation

Three residents representing three age groups share their reflections on family, life and fun.

by Grace Belangia photos by John Harpring

Ariane Bawden,

Richard Earl Cook, 50, lives on

Likes To: Go to Girl Scouts, play my recorder and play with my brother and sister on the playground.

Likes To: Besides music, my greatest passion is cooking.

8, is the daughter of Amanda and Spencer Bawden. She lives in Grovetown with her brother, sister and a “really cute dog named Gambit.”

“the Hill” with his wife, Carol, their son, John, and two miniature Dachshunds named Wolfgang and Constanze. He is the director of music at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church.