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Jordan, 6, and Nicholas, 4, Dalcour are the sons of Tony and Kimberly Dalcor of Grovetown.
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EDITOR Karin Calloway PRODUCTION Art Director / Web Producer Michael Rushbrook ADVERTISING Director of Advertising Lisa Dorn Advertising Sales Doressa Hawes Lisa Taylor Maidi McMurtrie Thompson Mary Porter Vann Audience Development Manager Jessica Seigler PHOTOGRAPHY Branch Carter and John Harpring CONTRIBUTORS Lucy Adams Kim Beavers, MS, RD, CDE J. Ron Eaker, M.D. Cammie Jones Lara Krupicka Mary Ashton Mills Jennie Montgomery Danielle Wong Moores
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Ready or Not: Another Rite of Passage -Jennie Montgomery
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CSRA Summer Bucket List
news&notes eating well with kim
Family Dinners Menu Planning Helps Make Them Happen
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doctor/dad PMS Prescription
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smart mom’s guide Pre-Teens & Teenagers 10 Tips for Parental Survival -Cammie Jones
By Lucy Adams
May/June qu ick pick
-Mary Ashton Mills
“As your teen matures and becomes more independent, you have to become like a coach on the sidelines. ‘Good coaches develop relationships with their players that are built on expectations and respect,’ says Raychelle Lohmann, M.S. L.P.C. in Teen Angst.” Read more of Cammie Jones’ Smart Mom’s Guide To Pre-Teens and Teens on page 16.
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Simple Summer Moments to Savor
inspiration station
Puttin’ in Pearls
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Decades of Nursing
Stuttering Recognizing and Supporting a Speech Disorder
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-Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE
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health&home
Nursing Special Section
calendar go girl! Grace Belangia -Karin Calloway
ON THE COVER: Jordan, 6, and Nicholas, 4, Dalcour are the sons of Tony and Kimberly Dalcor of Grovetown. Photo by Branch Carter.
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editor’s by Karin Calloway
Nephews Graham, 19 months, and Gage, 5, Marcus enjoy some brotherly play time in the ball pit.
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bout this time last year my youngest nephew, Graham, sat in a baby carrier watching his older brother and father play. You could tell he was just chomping at the bit to be in the midst of the fun as he watched, mesmerized by the activity. So, it was no surprise that right at age 1 Graham was walking—well, running actually—and putting himself right in the middle of it all. His big brother, Gage (who turns 5 this month), welcomed him into the “pack” and despite their three-year difference in age, the boys play amazingly well together. During a recent visit, Gage and I spent the better part of an afternoon pushing Graham around and around the downstairs of the house in a Cozy Coupe. As I pushed Graham, Gage would play “traffic cop” and when he pushed him, Gage schooled me on the proper way to direct the traffic. (You must use both hands—one to stop the traffic in one lane, the other to motion the other lane to go.) As I’ve written in this column before, the boys are one of the perks of having a much younger sister. When “Aunt” comes to town, it’s play time! And, that’s pretty much what this issue of Augusta Family Magazine is about—taking the time this summer to have some family play time. To get you started, Lucy Adams offers a list of things to do in the CSRA and Lara Krupicka reminds us to take the time to savor family moments this summer. Hello, summer! Let the memory making begin. Until July,
KARIN CALLOWAY is a wife and mother of two. She’s also a journalist and recipe developer who writes the Wednesday cooking column for The Augusta Chronicle. Watch Karin prepare her recipes on WJBF NewsChannel 6 on Tuesdays during Mid-Day and Wednesdays during Good Morning Augusta.
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Ready or Not: Another Rite of Passage
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ell, here it is… the column I’ve dreaded writing, the one that’s been looming way in the distance for many years. The baby of our family graduates from high school this month. Just the other night we were in the kitchen and I was complaining about grown kids not helping out around the house. “I have been taking care of people every single day for 21 years and 3 weeks, and I am ready for a break!” “Mom,” she teased, “Hold on just a little bit longer—you still have me until August!” I looked at her and saw a little Indian, wearing a crayon-decorated brown bag costume and a single-feather headband. It was the year in elementary school that parents had Thanksgiving lunch with their kids. It was the third time—in four years—that I was sitting with the other parents. There she was, proudly walking with that feather bouncing on the back of her head! Out of nowhere the tears started flowing. I tried to pull it together but each time I looked at the pint-sized Pilgrims and Indians I wanted to bawl. A couple of years later I was sitting in the audience at Stevens Creek Elementary for the Vocabulary Parade. Sky’s word was SPACE. We’d made an elaborate headpiece with Styrofoam planets orbiting her head. The moment she walked on stage, a huge lump come up in my throat. Oh no! She walked over to the microphone and said her word, “SPACE” and that was it—hot tears immediately started racing down my face. I couldn’t hold my camera up to get a picture. Something about my last child marching in the Vocabulary Parade made me realize that my days with little kids were dwindling. It made me appreciate her innocence because I knew, in a few years, SPACE girl would be mortified to think she walked around school with the Solar System on her head. So here we are, for the third time in four years, about to watch our child walk across the stage and graduate from high school. I am excited for all the new beginnings she’ll have when she goes to college. I am excited for her to make her mark in the world. But I think I’ll wear waterproof mascara, just in case, because as that new chapter in her life opens…another in mine will close. JENNIE MONTGOMERY anchors the evening news at WJBF-TV. She and her husband, Scott, have three children: Zack, 20, Maddy, 19, and Sky, 18.
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eating well with kim by Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE
Family Dinners Menu Planning Helps Make Them Happen
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Menu planning step by step. Step 1: Look at your schedule, then plan meals around what is going on during the week.
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2 (1 to 1.5 pounds) ripe red pears 1 pound frozen pitted sweet cherries, thawed 1 pound frozen sliced peaches, thawed Âź teaspoon salt 1 cup orange juice ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon grated orange rind 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint 1 cup lowfat buttermilk 1 cup fat free plain or vanilla yogurt Additional mint leaves, for garnishing Drain most of the pear juice off the pears and place them in a medium-sized saucepan with the cherries, peaches, salt and orange juice. Heat to boiling, turn heat down, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in honey, orange rind and mint. Cool to room temperature, then puree (in batches) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a container with a tight-ďŹ tting lid and chill until very cold. Whisk in the buttermilk and yogurt just before serving. Garnish with a little swirl of buttermilk and a mint leaf. Yield: 8 Servings (Serving size: 1 cup) Nutrient Breakdown: Calories 142, Fat 1g (satu-
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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.
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doctor dad by J. Ron Eaker, M.D.
Diet, Exercise and Stress Reduction Can Help
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MS is real. It’s not in your head. It’s not imagined. For years women have been maligned and ridiculed for experiencing “that time of the month.” Historically, what we (and by we, I mean the predominantly male medical establishment) simply didn’t understand was categorized as imaginary or unproven. There is no doubt the medical establishment has “come a long way baby” in understanding the physiology of PMS, and therefor is able to better identify and treat this very common malady. Premenstrual syndrome is defined as a recurrent, predictable, and bothersome group of symptoms that affects a woman physically and/or mentally. Estimates say that up to 90 percent of women having periods experience some premenstrual symptoms. Like menopause, it is very individualized. The symptoms can be physical, emotional, mild, severe, single, multiple or a combination thereof.
Symptom Management Most women are not so concerned about the physiology of PMS as they are about symptom relief. Folks want to feel better—period. The symptoms are what define PMS. It sounds simplistic, but without the symptoms, there would be no PMS. Remember that I said that both the cause and treatment of PMS is individualized. However, there are a few changes that everyone can make that are universally helpful. One prescription for success in PMS involves diet, lifestyle and supplements. The best “anti-PMS” diet plan can be described simply as one that is plant-based. This is not a panacea, as there are many vegetarians who have PMS. As we will see, there are other important components to the dietary control of PMS, but the building blocks of successful treat-
ment dietarily are fruits, vegetables and fiber. Caffeine is the most common legal addictive drug in use today. It can magnify the symptoms of PMS and therefore any dietary approach involves minimizing caffeine. Sensitivity varies, but as a general rule, it’s better to lose the java when hormones fluctuate. This includes coffee, tea, sodas, chocolate and some over-the-counter headache remedies. Alcohol has a complicated association with PMS. There are many anecdotal reports of women self-medicating with alcohol during their PMS peaks. Unfortunately, alcohol use actually tends to intensify symptoms over time and leads to additional problems. Avoid using Jack Daniels as a Band Aid. If you could take a pill that made you look better, feel better, act better, lose weight, reduce your chance of heart disease, breast cancer and stroke, reduce or eliminate PMS and do all of this without any side effects, would you take it? Of course you would. That pill exists and it’s called exercise and it takes about 45 minutes to swallow. Virtually every study that evaluates treatment shows exercise helps in lessoning PMS symptoms. The greatest benefit in reducing PMS problems is achieved by those women who exercise throughout the cycle. A simple 45-minute walk three times a week can make a difference. Stress plays a monumental role in PMS. It is the volume control on the symptom stereo. In times of increased stress a woman, who may otherwise not experience PMS, may see those problems appear or intensify. And likewise, those who routinely suffer from PMS can see their suffering greatly magnified in stressful situations.
Treatment Options PMS treatment is ripe with anecdotal and unproven remedies. It is inevitable that in a situation
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where there is no one single identifiable cause there will flow a river of solutions. This is evident in the plethora of unproven PMS therapies. Vitamin and dietary regimens may not work for some, but may prove effective for others. Everyone will not respond to herbal, hormonal or psychoactive drug combinations. Almost 30 percent of subjects respond positively to placebo in most PMS studies. The treatment process is often trial and error. In most situations a combination of diet, exercise, stress management, supplements and possibly medications work best. Various supplements are available to compliment your dietary and lifestyle changes. Licorice root, Black Cohosh, Chasteberry extract and natural progesterone are but a few that clinically have been shown to work better than placebo in some. Vitamin E and B6 along with magnesium, calcium and zinc all have a special role in PMS therapy. There are a number of good resources for herbal treatments, including my book Holy Hormones. There are several prescription medicines that are very effective in treating recalcitrant or unresponsive PMS. Many of the SSRI medicines (antidepressants like Prozac, Zoloft etc.) can be used at lower doses to provide marked relief from predominately emotional PMS symptoms. Other hormone-related treatments are available (GNRH agonists), but some of these therapies have side effects that are worse than the PMS itself. Most physicians recommend avoiding anxiolytic medicines (Valium, Xanax, etc.) because of their addiction potential. You have choices, choose wisely. Dr. Eaker is an Augusta Ob/GYN and author. He and his wife, Susan, have two daughters in college.
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10 TIPS FOR PARENTAL SURVIVAL
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GLARING IS NORMAL Your teen’s glares are normal. This is the time in their lives when friends are more important than family to them. According to Jeanie Lerche Davis, author of 10 Parenting Tips for Raising Teenagers, WebMD, this is natural and important for kids to want to break away from their parents at this age. “This emotional separation allows them to become well-adjusted adults,” she says.
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CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES Don’t nitpick. If they have on something you would rather them not wear, really think about it before you make a comment. Is it really that important in the grand scheme of
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things? However, if they are doing something that could harm themselves or is dangerous, by all means, address it. “If the issue is minor, keep things light,” says Judith Baenen, author of More H.E.L.P., How to Enjoy Living with a Preadolescent. A wet towel on the floor, a messy room, etc., are all annoying but not life-threatening.
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KEEP THE DOOR OPEN (COMMUNICATE) Make sure to remind your child that he or she can come to you any time with any problem or issue and you will listen. No matter what time of day or night, how silly the issue may seem or how they think you will take it, you are there for them. Also, remember that when talking with your child, be careful in your tone of voice. “An irritating or accusative voice can be threatening in itself,” according to Baenen. If your teen hears this tone, he or she will immediately go on the defensive and any communication will shut down.
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BE A LIFE COACH This is a time in their lives when teens are trying to find out who they are. It is important to teach them life lessons. One of my friends tells her child when he goes out that he is a reflection of their family. Anything he does when he is out can reflect positively or negatively on them. Another way to make them think
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smartMom’sguide before they do something heading out and potentially making poor choices is to tell them not to lose their “sense of self.” Even if they are not sure who they are right now, they will have to at least reflect on this and pause before doing something they will regret. As your teen matures and becomes more independent, you have to become like a coach on the sidelines. “Good coaches develop relationships with their players that are built on expectations and respect,” says Raychelle Lohmann, M.S. L.P.C. in Teen Angst.
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DECIDE DISCIPLINE IN ADVANCE If your teen does break any family rules, it is crucial that parents are on the same page in regards to punishment. Make a plan and follow through. Make sure the punishment fits the crime and that your child knows the consequences ahead of time. This leaves no room for negotiations.
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GIVE TEENS SOME FREE TIME (WITH LIMITS) Unfortunately, you cannot lock your teen’s door and wait for this stage to pass. They want some
freedom, and they need it. Of course, with freedom comes responsibilities and limits. Use your judgment as a parent to ensure your child is going in the right direction. Have check-in times when they must call home, make sure they are where they say they are (tracking on a cell phone is the best invention ever!) and, again, keep the lines of communication open.
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BE A ROLE MODEL Actions speak louder than words. Moral and ethical standards are learned from parents early on, according to David Elkind,Ph.D, author of All Grown Up and No Place to Go and professor of childhood development at Tufts University School of Medicine. Remember, your children are always watching and listening to you.
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IT’S A PHYSICAL THING Your kids’ bodies are evolving every minute of every day. Sometimes your child just can’t help it. As their bodies change, additional issues arise that they just can’t control. Be wary of this, keep it in the
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back of your mind and when all else fails, blame it on the hormones.
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HIDE YOUR WALLET Every time I turn around, my teen is asking for money to go to the movies or get ice cream, and I feel like a human bank. This is a great time to set some limits and teach your children how to save and use money wisely. Have a set amount of money for entertainment per month or week, and then make sure they know anything in addition to this needs to come from their personal piggy banks.
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YOU WILL SURVIVE If I have learned anything from my research, both anecdotal and from various experts in the field, it is that this is a temporary rite of passage that all or most teens go through. In the meantime, remember “Slow to speak, quick to listen, alow to anger.” You will survive! Cammie Jones is an Augusta freelance writer and mother of three.
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n May 12, we support stuttering by recognizing National Stuttering Awareness Week. Stuttering, an enigmatic speech disorder, affects over three million Americans. The National Stuttering Association uses this week as a platform to help educate and create awareness about stuttering. Stuttering is a communication disorder involving involuntary disruptions in a person’s speech by stoppages, repetitions and prolongations of words, but to those who stutter it is so much more. Imagine your hand extended, ready to greet a new business acquaintance, but nothing comes out. As much as you want to introduce yourself and give a friendly hello, you are unable to articulate anything. Your larynx has tightened and you are experiencing a speech block. Imagine deciding to opt out of auditions for the school play even though you really want to perform. You defer for fear of disfluencies in your speech preventing you from getting the part. You want to chime in on the latest discussion on the playground but you skip over your words and no one can understand what you’ve said. Meanwhile, you see that your peers, only a few yards away are mimicking you. These scenarios are very real portrayals of life for someone who stutters. Stuttering can impact a person’s life so profoundly that it can dictate their career choice or play a role in naming their child based on how it rolls off the tongue.
Professional Evaluation If you have a problem with stuttering or suspect your child is
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struggling with the disorder, it’s best to see a speech language pathologist to determine if the stuttered speech is typical or atypical. By undergoing an evaluation by one of these specialists you can learn about stuttering more in depth and make a well-educated decision on individual therapy. Lynn Flanagan, speech language pathologist at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, frequently helps those who stutter. Flanagan says it’s not uncommon for young children ages 2-5 years to stutter. “This is considered developmental stuttering. The demands on the child’s system are heavy. There’s a lot of language learning taking place at this point of development. Developmental stuttering is not atypical,” says Flanagan. She usually recommends that parents who bring a preschool-age child in wait at least six months to allow the child to mature before starting therapy. Flanagan says, “There are certain traits I look for to determine whether or not the child has a secondary characteristic of stuttering such as eye blinking, clenching, avoidance or fear of speaking.” She also notes it’s important for us to remember that no one has perfect speech and that we all stutter occasionally. If therapy is the route you choose, you can expect to participate in several fluency exercises. “My goal in therapy is to teach compensatory strategies to make stuttering easier for the patient and less noticeable to others,” Flanagan says. “Therapy will focus on learning strategies to reduce obvious moments of stuttering. There is no cure, unfortunately, so learning strategies to reduce tension and stress can help decrease periods of disfluency.” Flanagan says some patients are more likely to recover from stuttering than others. Those who have factors such as no family
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health home history of stuttering, an earlier age of onset, stronger phonological/language skills, higher IQ scores and females are more likely to recover. People who stutter tend to feel better about themselves and their ability to speak and communicate after participating in therapy.
Causes and Social Triggers According to the National Stuttering Foundation, stuttering is a neurological disorder in the brain, but there are many other factors that may also cause this disorder. Research has recently found three chromosomes linked to the cause and more research continues. Stuttering also tends to run in families. Once stuttering is diagnosed, certain social triggers can cause a patient to stutter. Twelve-year-old Troy Kimmerle lives in Evans and is currently undergoing therapy for stuttering with Flanagan. He recalls to his therapist some triggers that impede fluent speech. He says anxiety about the speaking situation, such as giving a speech in front of an audience,
not having enough time to respond to questions and people interrupting are just a few triggers. Flanagan is impressed with how well Kimmerle is doing in therapy and with the bravery he displays. Despite the fact that he faces challenges with his stuttering, Kimmerle also has to deal with the social aspects of the situation. His peers sometimes laugh because he can’t get his words out fluently. Kimmerle’s mother, Cassandra Edmonds of Evans says that’s one of the most difficult parts of having a child who stutters. “He’s so likable and the hardest thing is to hear your child being bullied,” says Edmonds. Despite Georgia’s Anti-Bullying law, which was passed in 2010, children who stutter are often made fun of or mimicked in school.
Support and Compassion When speaking with someone who stutters, it is important to show him or her compassion by letting them know we are listening, speaking to them in an unhurried manner and maintaining eye contact. Even if they begin to stutter, it is not recommended
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to try to complete their sentences or tell them to “slow down”. The National Stuttering Association is an advocate for those who stutter and believes that they should have access to a support group. This enables the stuttering patient the opportunity to find common ground with others facing similar obstacles. It can also give them a sense of selfworth that is sometimes missing in the stuttering community. Currently the CSRA does not have a local support group. If you are interested in starting a support group or would like to participate in a stuttering support group in Columbia or Atlanta, contact the National Stuttering Association at 1-800-WeStutter or www. westutter.org. Mary Ashton Mills lives in Augusta with her husband and two children. Her work has appeared in Charleston Magazine, The Post and Courier and Augusta Family Magazine.
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by Lucy Adam
W
hen the final bell rings on the last day of school, students, teachers and parents sigh a collective ahhhh. Ev-
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PROSPECT FOR GOLD. The nation’s second biggest gold rush occurred in Georgia in the years 1828-1849. A vein of gold
eryone looks forward to the lazy days of summer break.
runs east from Montgomery, Ala., through Georgia, South Carolina,
The idle weeks of warm weather present the ideal op-
North Carolina and Virginia. There are gold-bearing creeks in and
portunity for adventure. This is a great season for checking off items
around Thomson, Lincolnton and McCormick.
on the bucket list of life, to see and do everything stored up in big plans
Supplies for panning for gold include a shovel, a dishpan or gold
when the children were infants and parenting ideals prevailed: Road-
pan (find a pan or complete kit on eBay for less than $15), tweezers,
tripping to the Grand Canyon, pilgrimaging to the roots of patriotism
magnifying glass and a small container to hold nuggets.
in Philadelphia, kayaking with whales in the Pacific.
Find out where to look for gold using expert Charles Overbey’s
If your brood, your budget or your schedule isn’t quite ready for
state-by-state gold maps which can be purchased at http://www.
embarking on quests of that magnitude, don’t despair and turn on
goldmaps.com. Not a do-it-yourself-er? Visit Heritage Gold Mine
the television. Pick up a different bucket with a more accommodat-
in McCormick (http://www.heritagegoldmine.com), where you can
ing list. This CSRA bucket list for families promises good times and
tour the historic Dorn mine and pan for gold. Open first and third
priceless memories.
weekend of each month May through October. No matter how you
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go about prospecting, as Overbey says, “Do it for fun.” WALK HITCHCOCK WOODS. Located in Aiken, it’s one of the largest urban forests in the nation, boasting about 2,100 acres of trails and trees. It’s a nice shady place to spend
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DRIVE-IN TO THE BIG MO. Introduce your children to a piece of fading Americana. Movies on the big screen under the
a summer afternoon. Open every day of the year from dawn to
stars are disappearing from the landscape. In 1958, there were
dusk, the property is open to the public for no charge. Stroll Ca-
4,000 drive-in theaters in the U.S. The Big Mo in Monetta is one
thedral Aisle where the old railroad line to Aiken ran. Visit the
of about 300 remaining today. Choose from three double features
Chalk Cliffs, a several hundred-year-old formation. Walk Devil’s
each weekend (check the website marquee for now playing, http://
Backbone to Sand River Canyon which was created by erosion.
www.thebigmo.com.)
Take a dog on a leash or a horse under a saddle, but don’t take
A drive-in theater is less about seeing a blockbuster hit, though, and
bikes. For maps and points of entrance, visit the website: http://
more about the entire movie-going experience. Arrive at least an hour
www.hitchcockwoods.org.
early on summer Fridays and Saturdays and share your own picnic (no
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glass containers) or dine on refreshments from the concession stand. A play
ver Hardy made numerous feature films in the 30s and 40s. Walk in any time
area occupies children while waiting for the movies to start. With features for
Tuesday through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and request your favor-
all age groups and a no alcohol policy, a movie at The Big Mo is wholesome
ite film or ask museum staff to suggest one of their top picks. Old-fashioned
family fun. Enjoy the show!
belly-shaking laughter does a body good.
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PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES. Byne Blueberry Farms, off of Story Mill Road in Burke County, features 20 acres of organically grown, naturally
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TAKE IN A GREENJACKETS GAME. What would summer be without baseball? Cheer for the GreenJackets, Augusta’s minor league team, in
sweet Rabbiteye blueberries. Though they have a thriving commercial operation,
Olmstead Stadium. Special events like family nights, post-game base runs
they also open their patch of summer goodness to folks who want to pick their
for kids and fireworks on select nights are planned for home games through-
own. Owner Dick Byne says the best time to pick is in the morning, 7 a.m. to 10
out the playing season. The game schedule, promotions and ticketing infor-
a.m., before the sun is high and hot. If you and the kids get too warm, however,
mation can be found at http://www.milb.com. Don’t forget your glove for
you can take a break under the shade tree nearby. Berries are $2 per pound when
catching foul balls.
you pick them yourself and it only takes about 10 minutes to pick a pound. There’s no weigh-in and weigh-out of people, so feel free to eat as you go says Byne. Dates from early June through July. Bring your own containers and leave Fido at home.
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PUPPY WALK WITH BELLE MEADE HUNT. Ride atop your trusty steed through McDuffie County’s scenic hunt country. For families who
Visit the website for recipes, http://byneblueberries.com, and call for exact dates
enjoy horses and the great outdoors, this is the best way to learn more about
and information, 706-554-6244.
the sport of fox hunting. During summer months, Belle Meade Hunt staff, rid-
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ers and hounds leave the Belle Meade kennels (Wrightsboro Rd. in Thomson) BREEZE TO THE AIKEN TRAINING TRACK. Since 1941, the Aiken Training
at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. There is plenty of parking for trailers. All horses and
Track has been the training facility for some of the world’s top thor-
riders must be walk-trot-canter competent and able to cross logs and creeks.
oughbreds. Spend a morning watching exercise riders “breeze” promising young
Headgear with harness required to participate. Children must be accompa-
racehorses. Set up lawn chairs or stand on the rail. Let your senses take in the
nied by an adult. For more information and to download a release form visit
morning fog fading off of the infield, the pounding of hooves on soft sand, the
http://bellemeadehounds.com.
rhythmic breath of the horses and the shine of sleek coats covering powerful muscles. Breezing takes place from 7-9 a.m. at the track located off of Two Notch Rd., SE. There is no charge for spectators, but do be conscientious. This is not an outing for pets or young children.
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KAYAK THE AUGUSTA CANAL. This was one of the few successful industrial canals in the South, providing power, transporta-
tion and water to the city when it was built in 1845. Through conservation efforts, the canal and its banks were designated a National Heri-
SUIT UP FOR A RODEO. Pull on your boots and pop on your 10-gallon hat.
tage Area and today provide recreational opportunities. Put in at the
June 21-22 is rodeo time at The Old Frontier in McDuffie County. See
Savannah Rapids Park and Pavilion and paddle to Lake Olmstead. Sa-
bull riding and barrel racing up close in an environment designed to be family
vannah Rapids Kayak Rental (http://kayakaugustacanal.com) can supply
friendly. Gates open at 6 p.m. with pony rides, a mechanical bull and food ven-
you with single or tandem kayaks or, for the more adventurous, paddle
dors. The rodeo starts at 8 p.m. and lasts about two hours. Adult tickets are $12,
boards, plus lifejackets and whistles. They also offer shuttle service from
children’s tickets are $8 and kids under 5 are free. Proceeds benefit the at-risk
Lake Olmstead back to Savannah Rapids Park. Put in at Riverside Park
youth program at The Old Frontier. Refer to the website for more information:
in Columbia County to get out on the Savannah River via Little River
https://www.theoldfrontier.com.
(find the loop route here: http://www.kayakguide.com/AugsRvSd.htm).
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A word of caution: Currents can be strong and unpredictable, especially PERUSE THE MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART. The museum, located on 10th Street, is dedicated to Southern art and artists. Both the permanent
collections and the special exhibits are feasts for the eyes and inspirations for the imagination. Not only is the museum a cool place to spend a summer
on the river. Always wear lifejackets.
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DINE AT THE SNO-CAP DRIVE IN. The wing-shaped metal roof and the neon sign make “the Cap,” as locals call it, a can’t-miss landmark.
day, it’s also an incubator of ideas, interests and conversation. Examine all the
In business in North Augusta since 1964, the Sno-Cap Drive In & Diner boasts
artwork in a gallery or ponder a single piece. The museum is open Tuesday
the best root beer floats around. On the last Saturday of each month, the diner
through Sunday, and admission for children under 12 is free. Admission for
hosts classic car drive-ins. This is not a fast-food restaurant. It’s a short-order
youth ages 12-17 is $3 and for adults is $5. After visiting the museum, stay and
restaurant, so plan to sit and enjoy the atmosphere. For a full menu, visit the
play on Augusta’s Riverwalk.
website: http://snocapdrivein.com.
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LAUGH IT UP AT THE LAUREL AND HARDY MUSEUM. When summer days get hot, hot, hot, the Babe’s Bijou screening room at Harlem’s Laurel &
Hardy Museum (http://www.harlemga.org/museum.htm) is a fantastic place to cool down, no sunscreen required. The comedic duo of Stan Laurel and Oli-
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Lucy Adams is a freelance writer and the author of Tuck Your Skirt in Your Panties and Run. She lives in Thomson, Ga., with her husband and their four children. Contact Lucy at lucybgoosey@aol.com.
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NURSES
Decades of Nursing Articles by Lucy Adams Article Photography by John Harpring
Dr. Sandra “Sandy” Turner ast May was not Dr. Sandy Turner’s, EdD, FNP, first walk across the stage at the annual Central Savannah River Area Chapter of the Georgia Nurses Association’s Spirit of Nursing banquet. Her peers recognized her as Nurse of the Year in 2004, as well. She has also been named the Georgia Nurses Association (GNA) Nurse of the Year for the 10th district twice in the past and been honored with three Spirit of Nursing Awards. Nonetheless, being named Nurse of the Year for 2013 made her proud. “I know so many of the nurses from teaching them and working with them. I feel honored that they would choose me for that award,” she says.
In July 2013, she retired from Georgia Regents University (GRU), her headquarters for transforming nursing and nursing students, where she wore the hats of educator, advocate and practitioner. She started the Nurse Practitioner post-masters program of study and developed the Doctor of Nurse Practitioner (DNP) program at GRU, the first of its kind in Georgia and only the 10th in the nation. There were 17 students in the inaugural nurse practitioner cohort. Last year, there were more than 125. More than 300 DNP programs exist today. In her leadership roles at the state level with GNA, she promoted placing nurses in Georgia schools and is thrilled over the success of that campaign, which has benefitted thousands of children. She also had a hand in securing prescriptive privileges for nurse practitioners in Georgia, the last state in the union to grant them. This has broadened the scope of services provided by nurse practitioners, the choices patients have and access to healthcare. When she started out in nursing, however, she didn’t know the places it would take her. “When I went into nursing,” she says, “women didn’t have a lot of career choices. I went to a diploma program, so I didn’t think I’d be in school very long.” Her first nursing jobs were in the ER and ICU, and she quickly discovered that she didn’t want to be a floor nurse forever. Soon after, she returned to school to earn a BA in sociology, and, on the heels of that, her BSN and MSN. u
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Reflection of Nursing Spirit Award Winners
The following registered nurses have been selected by their workplace peers as the 2014 Spirit of Nursing Award recipients. These professionals have demonstrated effective quality nursing practice in a positive manner within the healthcare system to impact healthcare outcomes. The award criteria states that these individuals:
Dr. Sandy Turner examines a patient in the Family Medicine Clinic at Georgia Regents Medical Center.
The deaths of her parents —her father around the time she finished nursing school and her mother when Sandy was 30—prompted her to take her nursing talents to Uncle Sam. She joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in 1980. It gave her the change of environment she needed and the financial security she wanted. While stationed at Fort Gordon in the late 80s, she started her doctorate in education at the University of Georgia. The Augusta area seemed a good place to re-start her civilian life and she subsequently joined the faculty at the Medical College of Georgia as an assistant professor teaching community nursing. Though she has made training nurses and expanding their career opportunities the focus of her work, her students have opened doors for her, too. A group of her community nursing students in the 90s conducted an assessment of the small town of Dearing in McDuffie County. Healthcare was one of three major needs identified. Sandy’s students encouraged her to use her nurse practitioner credentials to open a clinic in Dearing. Partnering with Dearing Baptist Church, she has kept the free clinic open a half day a week since its inception in 2000. With the help of volunteers and a slim budget composed of donations and a grant, she serves 25-35 patients each week. Moving into the role of Professor Emeriti hasn’t slowed her down. In addition to running the free clinic in Dearing, she works one day a week in the clinic at GRU. She’s also a preceptor for nursing students. In 2006, she was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Church and was recently named the archdeacon for the Diocese of Georgia. When asked how she manages to juggle so many balls, she replies, “The most important thing is to enjoy what you’re doing.� Her trick is that she juggles balls that all relate to each other somehow, that aren’t divergent from her interests and skill sets. Much has changed since she earned her first nursing diploma 46 years ago. Sandy says, “There are more jobs a nurse can do and more places we can impact lives.� Thankfully, Sandy herself has made it so by her contributions to the profession. u
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Nursing education and the nursing profession have evolved and changed over the decades. Classroom instruction has replaced hands-on training and patient-centered-care is gaining momentum.
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here are more nurses working in the American healthcare system than any other type of healthcare professional. They work on the frontlines of providing care in hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, schools, skilled nursing facilities, home health and other settings. Trained to care for, communicate with and educate patients, nurses are a critical link in treatment and prevention. The profession has evolved greatly in its short history. Nurses in the late 18th and early 19th centuries received little if any formal training. Nurse education primarily focused on care of mother and baby during labor, delivery and postpartum and was loosely organized. With the outbreak of the Civil War came the need for people who could attend to the wounded, the sick and the dying. Twenty-thousand women and men stepped into the role of nurse, which prompted
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post-war development of formalized nursing education. Early nurse training programs were generally associated with hospitals and consisted of hands-on training with very little classroom instruction. Hospital-based nurse education was the norm up until the mid 20th century. Under supervision, nursing students enrolled in a hospital’s training program provided direct care to the hospital’s patients. After two to three years, the student received a diploma and could seek employment. Yet, because hospitals used student nurses deliver patient care, they hired few graduate nurses. Most nursing jobs were in-home, private-duty positions. The Barrett School of Nursing and the Lamar School of Nursing, associated with University Hospital, educated nurses in Augusta. Until the late 50s, the Barrett School of Nursing functioned like the typical hospital-based nurse training program that awarded students with diplomas after
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BERICE BOGAN
LEANN VANLANDINGHAM
Chi Eta Phi
Children’s Hospital of Georgia
GLORIA WRIGHT
SHANNON MILLER
Children’s Hospital of Georgia
Christ Community Health Services
REVENIA BUCK
JOHN WOLFORD
Dwight D Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Dwight D Eisenhower Army Medical Center
SANDRA KLEIN
SUE ALLEN
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ALICIA ALVARADO
GRACIE BROWN
CHRISTA BUTLER
Georgia Regents Medical Center
Georgia Regents Medical Center
Georgia Regents Medical Center
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PAM GARDNER
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three years of study. It merged with the Lamar School of Nursing in the mid 60s to become the University School of Nursing.
Beginning the BSN A debate and a revolution of sorts began in the 1950s. Whether or not nurses needed more academic instruction dominated the conversation. Colleges and universities began offering nursing education and by 1960 there were 172 higher education institutions offering bachelor degrees in nursing. In 1957, the Barrett School struck a compromise between the diploma school of thought and the college degree school of thought by contracting with Augusta College to instruct nursing students in the basic sciences. This balance was not to last. Mirroring the direction nurse education was taking in the rest of the country, Augusta College and the Medical College of Georgia instituted nursing schools. The Barrett School of Nursing closed in 1967. Nonetheless, during its operation from 1894 to 1967 it graduated 2,350 capable nurses. “My fondest memory is graduation when we got to wear a full white uniform and cap,” says LePage Thomas Bailey, who earned her diploma from the school in 1955. Lessons during her tenure as a student included instruction in chemistry, psychiatry, obstetrics, pediatrics, medical nursing and surgical nursing. “We covered all services provided by the hospital,” she says. Bailey applauds the Barrett School of Nursing for the excellent training it provided. She was taught to care for people as individuals rather than as diseases or sets of symptoms. Though the basics in caring for pa-
COURTNEY MCLENDON
KAY NESTELL
WINSTON WANG
Georgia Regents Medical Center
Georgia Regents Medical Center
Georgia Regents Medical Center
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MARGUERITE MURPHY
VERNONICA BULLOCK
Georgia Regents University College of Nursing
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University Hospital
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DEBRA JOWERS
MICHAEL HOGUE
University Hospital
University Hospital
University Hospital - McDuffie
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tients have not changed, she says, “We would need more education today due to all the advancements in machines and technology.”
ter new skills as she goes. Despite that, she frequently finds herself in the role of therapeutic communicator. “Patients don’t always tell physicians everything that’s wrong,” she says. “Patients are more likely to open up to nurses. We’re the ones who get the patient what he An Evolving Profession needs to get better and go home.” Nguyen also says, “The real world of nursing is Patient care has become more complex. Nurse nothing like what they teach you in school.” Bailey training has become more sophisticated. Ngoc and those of her generation received heavy amounts Nguyen, BSN, RN graduated of hands-on training in the from Augusta State Universihospital setting and little inty’s nursing school shortly bestruction in the classroom. Any nurse, no matfore the merger with Georgia She graduated knowing what ter how long she Health Sciences University to expect. For Nguyen and her has practiced or to become Georgia Regents peers, the academic environhow she was trained University (GRU). When she ment, combined with clinical or what level of was considering a career in hours, was the primary learneducation she has nursing she had no idea that ing environment. She has the achieved, must learn nursing school and the job benefit of an extensive knowlnew skills and adapt itself would be as difficult as edge base to aid in solving to the changing they are. “Nursing school preproblems. Novice nurses like healthcare system. pares you with the skills, but Nguyen arrive in the evolvit doesn’t prepare you for the ing healthcare system open to stress of managing care for technology and innovation. several patients. You have to juggle so many things Any nurse, however, no matter how long she has during a shift,” she says. practiced or how she was trained or what level of educaBefore finishing nursing school and starting night tion she has achieved, must learn new skills and adapt to shifts on the medical-surgical unit at Georgia Re- the changing healthcare system. Reflecting on the pros gents Medical Center, she imagined the bulk of nurs- and cons of technological advances in medicine, Sue ing to entail therapeutic communication. In reality Andrews, perianesthesia manager at Georgia Regents the workload is taxing and the technology, as Bailey Medical Center, says, “Sometimes you feel like you’re pointed out, is fast evolving. Nguyen has had to mas- nursing the computer rather than the patient.” u
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Increasing Opportunities for Specialization Patient-centered care is a strategy in the healing arts that is gaining momentum. As medical costs soar, hospital stays shorten and out-patient procedures increase, it’s important to ensure a positive outcome and recovery for each patient. Patient-centered care places the patient and his or her family at the heart of the treatment plan. “If patients feel as though you care,” explains Andrews, “it puts them and their families in a more relaxed state of mind. It’s really partnering with patients and families so that they’re part of the team.” It ensures that the patient is actively involved in making decisions. The patient feels like his or her needs are being met and his or her family is being cared for. Perianesthesia nursing is a specialty area in which care revolves around the anesthesia event. It became a recognized specialty in the 1980s when certification exams were developed. Advanced practice nurses who specialize in specific treatment areas have become common since the latter half of the 20th century. This means nurses have greater opportunities for career development and a larger number of care settings in which they can work. One of the fastest growing niches in nursing is that of nurse practitioner. Georgia Regents University School of Nursing has recently instituted the Doctor of Nurse Practitioner (DNP) degree program. An RN is a generalist. He or she is exposed to every area of nursing. “A DNP is an
Sue Andrews, perianesthesia nurse manager, holds a patient chart at Georgia Regents Medical Center.
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SYBIL MINTER University Hospital
BARB MOLINI University Hospital
LISA PRICE
DOUG PUGH
PAULA SHANNON
University Hospital
ROBIN SLAGLE
University Hospital
University Hospital
University Hospital
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Nurse practitioners will fill the growing gap between the number of healthcare consumers and the number of doctors.
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CHRISTINA TAUNTON
LYNDA WATTS
University Hospital
University Hospital
JULIA BATTLES
DAVID ANNA
USCA Student Nurses Association
USCA School of Nursing
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expert clinician in a particular area,” says Pam Cromer, associate professor of nursing and a family nurse practitioner at Georgia Regents University. Nurse practitioners work side-by-side with their medical colleagues. They diagnose and treat patients and have prescriptive privileges. The distinguishing difference between MDs and DNPs, explains Cromer, is that training of physicians is based on the cure model and training of DNPs is based on the care model. Nurse practitioners are board-certified healthcare providers with a specific scope of practice, such as family medicine, pediatrics, anesthesia, gerontology, mental health or nurse midwifery. In Georgia, they work collaboratively with a physician preceptor. Currently, nurse practitioners either have a masters degree plus a post-masters certificate (which requires two years of study) or a doctor of nurse practitioner. There is a move toward requiring all nurse practitioners to earn a DNP. As more medical students choose to concentrate in specialty areas, the nationwide shortage of internists and generalists causes concern. The demand for nurse practitioners in clinical and hospital settings is increasing and enrollment in nurse practitioner programs is rising. Nurse practitioners will fill the growing gap between the number of healthcare consumers and the number of doctors. “There are more ways to receive healthcare with nurse practitioners being able to provide that care,” says Cromer. It is inevitable that as healthcare becomes more multifaceted and more people have access to the healthcare system, the nursing profession will grow, with more and more nurses studying for advanced degrees and more and more specialty areas developing. Nursing has come a long way since Florence Nightingale and white uniforms and caps, since hospital-supported training programs and diplomas. The one constant through all the changes over the years, however, that will continue into the future, even as community needs and scientific knowledge shape the nursing field, is what Bailey refers to as “the feeling for and caring for the patient, that spirit of an individual’s needs being met by another.” In some respects, nursing will always be the same.
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Pam Cromer, DNP, FNP-C, checks an otoscope prior to an ear examination at Georgia Regents Medical Center.
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timeout by Lara Krupicka
Simple Summer Moments To Savor
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y curly-haired schnoodle of a dog lifts a sodden paw out of the murky water and looks up at me as I float feet away from him on a large inner tube. His doleful eyes plead for me to retrieve him. Instead my daughter hops into the lake and scoops him up, sloshing until she’s chest high beside me. A towel is flung from the dock into my lap, where I spread it for the dog to be deposited. After a few moments of stiff hesitation, he settles against me to rest. We float this way for a half hour, tethered to the dock while bright sunlight glints off the lapping water. My three girls splash nearby, taking turns jumping from the dock into the center of another inner tube. I sigh at the tranquil simplicity of the scene, wet dog smell and all. That’s the stuff of summer memories, and whether you have a dog and lake or not, you can slow down summer with some simple moments like these yourself. Here are other simple moments you can create (and capture) this year:
Lemonade on the Stoop While the Kids Play Ah, summer nights! There is nothing like the hum
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of crickets in the thick air of a late summer evening. After dinner one night, when the kids are out riding bikes up and down the street or throwing a ball in the front yard, grab a glass of ice-cold lemonade. Take a seat on your front stoop or pull up a lawn chair in the driveway. Watch how the kids interact—younger ones following the older, trying to keep up on shorter legs or smaller bikes. Listen to how they call out to each other and what they say—the taunts, the jokes, the lingo.
Root, Root, Root for the Home Team Take your family out to a ball game—whether your son’s little league or teeball game, a minor league game or even the majors. Snag hot dogs or snow cones from the concession stand, then clang your way up the sticky metal steps of the bleachers and find a seat. Listen for the crack of bat against ball. Observe your fellow ball fans: adults, kids, families. Explain the plays and calls to your kids. Cheer loudly for your team. Sing with gusto during the seventh-inning stretch.
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Picnic in a Park, Field or Back Yard
Watch a Parade Find a parade near your town, then claim your spot along the route before step-off time. As you wait for the first entrants to reach you, watch the activity among your fellow revelers—especially the kids as they lean forward from the curb or dash into the street to look for the parade to start. Listen for the first notes of the lead band or the shrill sound of a fire engine siren. Sense the excitement building. As the parade passes by, see how the children around you wiggle, jump and wave at certain floats and people. Occasionally stand with your child on your shoulders so he can see better. Wave at as many parade people as you can. Rise for the color guard and place your hand over your heart in respect. Make a mental note about which parts of the parades your children find most fascinating and what emotions those elicit from them.
Take advantage of a sunny summer day to go on a picnic. Pack up your favorite picnic foods—potato salad, fried chicken or even PB & J sandwiches. Don’t forget to take along an old blanket and a Frisbee. Then head out to a park you’ve never visited before. Spread out your meal. Feel the sunshine on your face and the breeze in your hair. Notice the difference in how food tastes when eaten outdoors. Let the kids run and play between bites. Pull out the Frisbee and play catch.
Summertime can be a great opportunity to recharge and reconnect as a family. It’s a chance to unplug from busier schedules and enjoy your kids’ childhoods. The key to slowing down your summer is taking the time to be fully present in each moment. Listen, smell, feel. Absorb everything you can from the experiences. Notice how your children act and react. Recognize what captures their attention most. Think of their size and watch how they move. Familiarize yourself with the impressions left by that place and time. Soon enough it will be back-to-school time. But you’ll have stored up extra memories to think back on during hurried days.
Sleep With the Windows Open When the nights are cool, open your bedroom windows wide. Feel the crispness of the air as it pours in. Smell the damp earthiness of it. As you lie in bed to go to sleep, listen to the crickets, cicadas and maybe even bullfrogs outside. Anticipate how fresh you’ll feel when you awake to an airy bedroom.
Lara Krupicka is a freelance writer and mom to three girls, who loves to enjoy the details of everyday moments with her kids. She’s the author of the e-book Family Bucket Lists: Bring Fun, Adventure and Camaraderie Into Every Day Life.
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rette Bryant has a surprise. As her Davidson Fine Arts golf teammate, Brynn Allen, walks onto the driving range area of the First Tee of Augusta, Brette hands her a pink bag decorated with multicolored tissue paper. “What is this?� asked Brynn, wonderingly. She pulls out the paper to reveal a white pullover, just like Brette’s, with her initials embroidered on it. “Look!� says Brette, showing off her matching outerwear. The two girls squeal in excitement then descend into animated chatter about the day’s practice. Golf, after all, isn’t just for the guys anymore. And golfer Brette Bryant, 14, is doing her part to spread the word. Last year with only three weeks to plan, she put on the inaugural Puttin’ in Pearls golf tournament at the First Tee, a women’s-only golf
tournament pairing teams with girls who play golf at the First Tee, all with a goal of raising funds to help support girls’ involvement in golf. Even with such little time to plan, last year’s event hosted three teams and raised $2,800, which went to support a Girls’ Golf Night event at the First Tee, as well as scholarships. This year’s event is May 30, and Brette has her eye on an even bigger goal: to beat last year’s amount and to continue spreading the word to girls and parents about the sport’s many benefits, including valuable golf scholarships that go unused every year.
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Gettin’ Into Golf Brette got interested in golf when she was about 8 years old, after tagging along with dad
Tim while he played. “He was not a great golfer,� says Brette emphatically, as Tim laughed in agreement. “But he always had fun, even when he hit the bad shots.� When she enrolled at the First Tee of Augusta, her coaches reinforced that, along with the First Tee’s nine core values: Courtesy, Respect, Judgment, Responsibility, Sportsmanship, Confidence, Honesty, Integrity and Perseverance. They also taught her how to play: As a member of Davidson’s girls’ middle school golf team, Brette helped her team win the Richmond County Middle School Golf Championship, while she herself medaled individually. But one thing Brette noticed: There weren’t a lot of other girls out there playing golf with her. According to the First Tee’s archive, prior to
inspirationstation three years ago, only about 20 percent of its participants were girls. That’s improved somewhat, with about 36 percent to date, but as the only girl in her entire freshman class who actively plays golf (and one of only two on the entire Davidson girls’ high school golf team), she knew those numbers could be better. So one night, while she and Tim were talking about how they could encourage more girls to get involved in the game, “I had an epiphany,” she says—a golf tournament, just for women, that would support girls’ scholarships and raising awareness. Tim had experience with organizing softball tournament fundraisers, so with the First Tee’s support, the two got started. Executive Director Jill Brown came up with the name, Puttin’ in Pearls, and they ran with it, with pink and white checkered flags, pearl jewelry as raffle prizes, even down to the miniature golfer on each winner’s trophy sporting her own tiny strand of pearls. Even though only three teams played the first year, everyone had a ball, says Tim. “It was phenomenal,” he says. “They laughed the whole time.” A fun
putting challenge asked participants to putt with items including a hockey stick and a broom. Also, the tournament is Captain’s Choice, meaning everyone hits but the captain chooses the best ball to play from, so there’s no pressure of having to play at certain skill level—it’s all just “incredibly relaxed” and fun. “(Plus), one girl plays with each team so they can see what the First Tee has done for them,” says Tim. “It’s not just writing a check and donating. They get to experience the First Tee and see this is what the money is going for.” While men can’t play in the tournament, they’re encouraged to come watch and cheer on their wives, daughters and co-workers; last year, one male coworker even caddied.
Raising Awareness For Brette, this tournament is only the beginning. She’d love to see it grow and be adopted as a model by other First Tees around the country. She also has plans to meet with local PTAs and school counselors, targeting parents and coun-
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selors specifically, who can educate girls that it’s never too late to learn how to play golf. Even more importantly, she wants to let parents and counselors know that there’s money for college in golf. In fact, more than 5,000 Division I golf scholarships go unused every year. “Even if you’re not the best golfer, you can get a scholarship to go to college,” says Brette. And maybe, just maybe, there’s a girl out there like her, who’s just waiting to discover golf. “It’s just something about the sport, I connect with it,” says Brette, who wants to play professionally one day. “I love it just because I love it.” Want to play or donate your support? The 2nd Annual Puttin’ in Pearls is Friday, May 30, at the First Tee of Augusta. Cost for a team of four (women-only please) is $300. To register, call the First Tee of Augusta, 706-364-4653. Danielle Wong Moores is an Augusta freelance writer and frequent contributor to Augusta Family Magazine, Augusta Magazine and The Augusta Chronicle.
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Sesame Street Live Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing. A fun-filled learning experience packed with the razzle-dazzle of interactive live performance, including up-close and personal interactions on the audience floor. Like television’s Sesame Street, each Sesame Street Live production features timeless lessons for all ages. The universal appeal of each Broadway-quality musical production continues long after preschool. Adults will appreciate the high-tech stagecraft, cleverly written script and music they’ll recognize and enjoy sharing with their children. June 3, 6:30 p.m. June 4, 10:30 a.m. Bell Auditorium. Purchase tickets online at www.georgialinatix.com or call 1-877-4AUGTIX. April 29. 7:30 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.
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calendar SPECIAL EVENTS Through May 24. Miracle Balloons. Support the Children's Hospital of Georgia through the purchase of Miracle Balloons at area Rite Aid Stores. Customers who make a donation will receive $9 in coupon offers good for popular products sold at Rite Aid. Email castewart@gru.edu for information. May 1. Chillin’ and Grillin’ on Central. Join Georgia Regents University Athletics Director Clint Bryant and other local celebrities who will be grilling a variety of foods for a cause. Features food, live band, shopping and a silent auction to raise money for the new Ronald McDonald House of Augusta being built on the campus of GRU near the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. 5 to 9 p.m. 2111 Kings Way, Augusta. Contact Sean Frantom at Ronald McDonald House of Augusta at 706-724-5901. May 1-3. Consign for Kids. This second annual Consign for Kids is a fundraiser for Children's Hospital of Georgia. For more information about the event or to make a donation, contact Catherine Stewart at 706-721-4004 or castewart@gru.edu, or visit consignforkids.com. 4-8 p.m. on May 1, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on May 2 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 3. Crossbridge Baptist Church, 3130 Skinner Mill Rd. May 2. Lobster Races. One hundred Thoroughbred lobsters compete in several heats leading to the main races. Local food vendors, children’s activities, rides and games and musical performances by local bands. Gates open at 6 p.m. Main races scheduled for 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Newberry Street. Downtown Aiken. 803-649-9500 or www.lobsterrace.com. May 3. Woofstock. Cats, dogs and music at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 333 Wire Rd. Aiken. 803-514-4313. May 3. Archaeology Day at the Ezekiel Harris House. Free admission. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 1822 Broad St. 706-722-8454. May 3, 10, 17 & 24. DuPont Planetarium Shows. Solar System Adventure Tour at 8 p.m. and Blown Away: Wild World of Weather at 9 p.m. Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, 471 University Parkway, Aiken. 803-641-3313. May 4. Rockin’ Out at the Quarry. Stone from the centuries-old Martin-Marietta Quarry was used to build the original Augusta Canal. Ride and walk through this 300-foot-deep granite quarry for amazing sights that can’t be seen from the banks of the canal. Meet at canal Lock Keeper’s Cottage at Savannah Rapids Park. 3 p.m. May 7, 14, 21 & 28 and June 4, 11, 18 & 25. Wacky
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aquatic life in the Augusta Canal. Meet at Savannah Rapids Park boat dock. 3 p.m.
May 10. Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival. This year’s line-up includes Los Lobos, Jaimoe’s Jazz Band, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, and many more. Traditional Southern fare will be on the menu to supplement your musical experience. Thomson, Ga. For tickets, visit www.blindwillie.com.
May 23. Community Block Party. The kick-off to summer vacation for children ages 14 and under. Free food, live entertainment, live radio remotes, give aways and much more. 3-7 p.m. at the corner of Turpin Street and MLK Boulevard. For more information please call 706-722-5613.
May 10. Mead Hall Strawberry Festival. Enjoy games, contests, entertainment, a bake sale, food and plenty of freshly picked strawberries ready for eating or dessert-making. Proceeds benefit the school. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mead Hall School. Aiken. 803-644-1122.
May 23-24. Banjo-B-Que. Bluegrass festival and sanctioned barbecue competition. A stop on the Great American BBQ Tour, Banjo-B-Que will feature performances by Old Crow Medicine Show and the Avett Brothers. Evans Towne Center Park. www. banjobque.com.
May 10. Art in the Park. This year’s event will include performances by the Columbia County Ballet and other local arts groups, a variety of arts vendors, artist demonstrations, activities for the kids, delicious food and a sidewalk chalk contest. Columbia County Library Amphitheater. 706-312-7192.
May 24. Safe Kids Greater Augusta presents Safe Kids Day. From the day they’re born to the day they’re driving, every stage in a child’s life can present dangers. This free, expanded version of Babypalooza for parents and children features safety information and fun activities for kids of all ages. For more information or to reserve a booth space, please call Safe Kids Greater Augusta at 706-721-7606 or email ihopkins@gru.edu. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at GRU’s Christenberry Fieldhouse, 3105 Wrightsboro Rd.
May 10. National Train Day Celebration. Come celebrate National Train Day and National Railroad Week at the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum. There will be guided tours of the museum’s exhibits, music, activities, stories for children and much more. 803-293-7846. May 15. Bunco Night Ladies Night Out. Presented by Doctors Hospital. Roll the dice and learn about your health. Bunco games along with health talks heavy hors d'oeuvres and special drinks. 6-9 p.m. at the Legends Club, 2701 Washington Rd. This event is free but registration is required by May 9. Call 706651-4343. May 17 and June 21. Pedal Through the Past. Bring your bike and enjoy a ride from Lake Olmstead to the raw water pump station. Pass floodgates, spillways, train trestles and bridges. 10 a.m. www.augustacanal.com or 706-823-0440. May 17. Mom Prom. This ultimate mom/ladies night out includes a DJ, drinks, appetizers, a sweets/candy bar, raffles, auction and more all to benefit Children's Hospital of Georgia's Camp Sweet Life. Brought to you by the MOMS Club of Evans. For information, please email evans_moms@yahoo.com.
May 31. Super Happy Block Party. Experience technology, creativity and innovation at this kick-off to a summer of awesome experiences. Includes a Pop-Up Innovation Park and Super Happy Stage. Activities for the whole family. Brought to you by the Clubhou.se. 1-7 p.m. at the 800 block of Broad Street and the Augusta Common. Go to www.superhappyaugusta.com. June 3 & 4. Sesame Street Live Can’t Stop Singing. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Grover and more learn why it feels good to sing a song, but why it feels good to stop, too! A fun-filled learning experience for the whole family. June 3 at 6:30 p.m., June 4 at 10:30 a.m. www.augustaentertainmentcomples.com. June 6. Summer Beach Blast. Featuring The Catalinas and The Embers. Evans Towne Center Park. 706-650-5005.
May 18. Can Trout Live in the Canal? See what local students have learned about raising rainbow trout and the water quality components that affect
June 7-8. Colonial Times: Under the Crown. Historical reenactments give a glimpse into the American Revolution and colonial life. Musketry, fire starting, woodworking, black smithing, tools and trades of the period as well as interactive discussions and activities. June 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. North Augusta Living History Park. June 6, fundraiser dinner for the North Augusta Living History Park. Historical interpreters in dress and manner from the 18th century will be your hosts for the period dinner followed by entertainment and dancing. Reservations required. 803-279-7560.
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May 17. Thunder Over Augusta. Live musical performances, aerial demonstrations, food vendors, exhibits and a spectacular fireworks show. All in honor of Armed Forces Day. Free admission. Evans Towne Center Park. www.thunderoveraugusta.com.
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June 7, 14, 21, 28. DuPont Planetarium Shows. In My Backyard at 8 p.m., More Than Meets the Eye at 9 p.m. Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, 471 University Parkway, Aiken. 803-641-3313. June 9-13 and 16-20. Three Centuries in Two Weeks. Children will take a cultural immersion journey through the history of the CSRA through these day camps offered by the Augusta Museum of History. The Museum will provide snacks and children should bring their own lunches. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration deadline is June 3. Contact Julie Gazda at 706-722-8454 or jgazda@ augustamuseum.org for information. www.augustamuseum.org. June 14. Sunset on the Savannah. Bring the family to the Jessye Norman Amphitheater and enjoy music by the U.S. Army Signal Corps Band. Free. 7-8 p.m. Call 706-821-1754 for more information. June 13-14. Downtown Aiken Beach Blast. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a classic beach film on Newberry Street. Food vendors will be on hand. The summer fun continues on Saturday with a cornhole tournament, sand castle building and many more family friendly activities throughout the day. Live beach music and shag dancing into the night. 803-649-2221 or www.downtownaiken.com. June 27-29. LEGO KidsFest. Three days of LEGO fun in this interactive experience—packed with activities and creative fun for the whole family. June 27 from 4-8:30 p.m. June 28 & 29, session I 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., session II 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta. www.LEGOkidsfest.com.
MUSEUM AND SCIENCE EVENTS May 7. Brown Bag History Talk. Union and Confederate Currency: the Real Story. Presented by Wayne Damron, owner of Clein’s Coins. Bring a lunch; beverages provided. Refreshments are served at 11:30 a.m. Lecture, 12:30-1 p.m. Augusta Museum of History. 706-722-8454.
3FFE $SFFL /BUVSF 1BSL BOE *OUFSQSFUJWF $FOUFS 3820 Park Lane, Martinez. 706-721-4027 www.ReedCreekPark.com. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call to pre-register. May 23. All about Birds. What makes a bird a bird? Learn about avian adaptations such as wings, feathers, beak shape and feet shape. Make a trip outside to go birding—both expert and new birders are welcome. Ages 5 and up. 4:30–5:30 p.m. May 27. Pond Exploration. With dip nets in hand, children will explore and learn about what animals live in the pond. Be prepared to get a little bit wet and muddy. For ages 5 and up. 4:30–5:30 p.m. May 30. Camouflage in Nature. A green insect on a green leaf or a gray squirrel on a dark tree trunk—why do some animals blend in and some don't? Look for the answer to this intriguing question through first-hand observations and games. Ages 5 and up. 11 a.m.–noon
THE ARTS, MUSIC AND MORE May 1. David Osborne. Known as the “pianist to the presidents,” David Osborne has entertained at the White House for chief executives Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Obama. A master interpreter of classic songs, he gives his audience a tour through the Great American Songbook. 7:30 p.m. URS Theatre. Aiken. For tickets, visit www.apagonline.org or call 803-648-1438.
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calendar May 2. Blues, Brew and BBQ. Enjoy an evening of blues music by Funky Bluester along with beer and barbecue from local vendors. Bring blankets or lawn chairs; no coolers allowed. 6:30 p.m. Columbia County Library Amphitheater. 706-650-5005. May 2-3, 9-10 and 15-17. Never Too Late. This Broadway hit is about a married man in his 50s who suddenly learns he’s becoming a father again. Dinners, 7 p.m. Shows, 8 p.m. Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre. 706-793-8552. May 2-3. Russian Landscapes. Symphony Orchestra Augusta’s season finale takes you to Russia for the delicacy of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto, No. 3 and Tchaikovsky’s melancholic Pathétique. This final concert will feature pianist Ryo Yanagitani, grand prize winner of the Hugo Kauder International Piano Competition, and a co-commissioned imaginative new work by composer Damon Lee. May 2. 7:30 p.m. First Baptist of Augusta. May 3. 8 p.m. USCAiken Etherredge Center. 803-641-3305. May 9-11. The Wizard of Oz. Join the Augusta Players as Dorothy and Toto dance down the yellow brick road and discover the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion to defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. For decades this spectacular musical has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its colorful characters and memorable songs. May 9 and 10, 8 p.m. May 11, 3 p.m. Imperial Theatre. For tickets, 706-826-4707 or www.augustaplayers.org. May 9-10. Aiken Bluegrass Festival. Featuring some of the best bluegrass musicians from around the country, the Aiken Bluegrass Festival is one of the hottest outdoor events of the season. Headliners include Town Mountain, Whitewater Ramble, the Travelin’ McCourys and Greensky Bluegrass, lauded by Rolling Stone for “representing the genre for a whole new generation.” The festival benefits STAR Riding (Specialized Therapeutic and Recreational Riding). www.aikenbluegrassfestival.org. May 10. Pops! Under the Stars. Symphony Orchestra Augusta performs. 7:30 p.m. Lady Antebellum Pavilion. 706-826-4705. May 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24. The Story of Jacob. Presented by Enopion Theatre Company. 706-771-7777 or www.enopion.com. May 13. The Midtown Men. This sensational production reunites four stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys. Singing their favorite ’60s hits from the Beatles, the Rascals, the Four Seasons and more, their performance showcases top-shelf choreography, incredible onstage chemistry and pristine vocals. 7:30 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.
May 18. Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss & Union Station. Music legends and Grammy Award-winning artists Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss & Union Station take on a 35-city U.S. tour that includes a stop in Augusta. 6 p.m. James Brown Arena. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com. May 22. Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle. A film documentary of Richard and Mildred Loving’s interracial marriage, which led to their arrest and a Supreme Court case in Virginia in 1965. After the screening a discussion will be facilitated by attorney William C. Coleman and GRU’s Dr. Lee Ann Caldwell, director of the Center for Georgia Studies. 6:30-8 p.m. Augusta Richmond County Public Library. First floor multi-purpose room. 706-7228454. May 22. Pops! at the Bell Featuring Melissa Manchester. Grammy Award-winning and Oscar nominated musician and singer Melissa Manchester brings her exceptional talents to Symphony Orchestra Augusta for an evening of her classic hits and diva tributes. Bell Auditorium. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com. May 23-24, 30-31, June 1 and June 6-7. 9 to 5: The Musical. Pushed to the edge by their boss, three female co-workers come up with a plan to get even. Along the way, they discover friendship, strength and the fact that there is nothing they can’t do… even in a man’s world. May 23, 24, 30, 31 and June 6-7 at 8 p.m. June 1, 3 p.m. Aiken Community Playhouse. 803-648-1438 or www.aikencommunityplayhouse.us.
June 20-22 and 27-28. Going to St. Ives. The mother of an African dictator travels to England to see Dr. Gage about medical treatment for her failing eyesight. Dr. Gage uses the consultation as an opportunity to raise the issue of the imprisonment of some of her colleagues, but May has an unusual request of her own. This gripping drama is the story of two impressive women brought together by grief and politics to accomplish the greatest good. June 20, 21, 27, 28 at 8 p.m. June 22, 3 p.m. Aiken Community Playhouse. 803-648-1438 or www.aikencommunityplayhouse.us. June 27-28. The Frog Prince. Join Columbus Children’s Theatre’s professional touring company as they hop through the hysterical retelling of the Grimm Brothers’ classic tale of humility and forgiveness complete with audience participation. June 27, 7:30 p.m. June 28 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Aiken Center for the Arts. 803-641-9094.
Morris Museum of Art 1 Tenth St. 706-724-7501 June events unavailable at time of printing. Go to www.themorris.org for calendar information. May 1. Mommy and Me: Meet Me at the Beach. Discover what lives in the ocean and create a unique fish print. 10-11 a.m. Advance registration required. May 1. Art Now: Tarleton Blackwell. South Carolina artist Tarleton Blackwell discusses his distinguished career. Afterward, enjoy music and cocktails in the galleries. Free. 6 p.m.
May 24. Hymns for the Fallen. A performance of music and readings by the Augusta Choral Society in recognition of service men and women. 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700.
May 1-25. Soldier Artist: Conrad Wise Chapman. Conrad Chapman (1842–1910) enlisted in the Confederate Army and was commissioned to create these paintings of Charleston’s defenses.
May 29. Hunter Hayes. Grammy nominated for best country solo performance, Hunter Hayes brings his We’re Not Invisible Tour to Augusta. With special guest Danielle Bradbery from NBC’s Emmy Awardwinning show The Voice. 7 p.m. James Brown Arena. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.
May 1-June 1. Paintings by Bo Bartlett and Betsy Eby. Bo Bartlett is a realist painter with a modernist vision who is often compared to his artistic mentor and friend Andrew Wyeth. He pushes the boundaries of the realist tradition with his multilayered imagery. Betsy Eby earned a bachelor’s degree in art history at the University of Oregon. After graduation, she lived briefly in Tokyo and was deeply influenced by Japanese history and culture.
June 11. Widespread Panic. The rock group, with their signature guitar sound and perfectly balanced ensemble, has just released the 22nd and 23rd installments of their Porch Songs Live Archives Series. 7 p.m. James Brown Arena. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com. June 20-21. The Princess and the Pea. Join Columbus Children’s Theatre’s professional touring company in this humorous re-telling of the popular fairytale featuring audience participation. June 20, 7:30 p.m. June 21, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Aiken Center for the Arts. 803-641-9094.
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May 1-June 22. Generations: Turned Bowls by Ed, Philip and Matt Moulthrop. Drawn from local collections, the exhibition represents the work of three generations of the acclaimed Moulthrop family of woodturners. The family has been documented in the book Moulthrop: A Legacy in Wood, among others. May 2. Films on Friday: The Women (1939). A com-
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calendar edy-drama based on Clare Boothe Luce’s play of the same name, the film stars Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell and Butterfly McQueen, among numerous others. After the screening, museum director Kevin Grogan leads a discussion. Bring a lunch. Free. Noon. May 4. Artrageous! Family Sunday: Celebrate the Soldier. Learn about a day in the life of a Civil War soldier from storyteller Harper Harris, view an authentic Civil War cannon and create special artwork for American soldiers currently serving oversees. Free. 2-4 p.m. May 11. Music at the Morris: 10 x 10 Theory. Join jazz group 10 x 10 Theory for an eclectic mix of popular favorites. Free. 2 p.m. May 16. Art at Lunch: Greetings From Syria: Photographing a Civil War. Photographer Thomas Hammond discusses his recent trip through Syria during which he documented the country’s civil war through a series of haunting photographs. Lunch included. Noon. Pre-registration required by May 14. 706-828-3867. May 17. Draw With the Morris: Drawing the City with Randy Lambeth. Open to all skill levels. Fees apply. 1-3 p.m. 706-828-3867. May 30. Exhibition Opening: This Happy Land: Paintings by William Entrekin. Painter William Entrekin discusses the artworks featured in the museum’s current exhibition. 6 p.m.
SPORTS Augusta GreenJackets Home Game Schedule Lake Olmstead Stadium For tickets 706-736-7889 Sunday games, 2 p.m. All other days, 7 p.m. www.greenjacketsbaseball.com May 2-5 vs Greenville May 14-16 vs West Virginia May 17-20 vs Greensboro May 26-28 vs Savannah June 2-4 vs Rome June 5-8 vs Lexington June 19-22 vs Ashville June 23-26 vs Rome Through May 9. Registration for Will Avery’s 3on3 Developmental League. For boys and girls in grades K-5. The league will last for 6 weeks. To register go to www.willaverycamps.com. For more information call 706-294-0767. May 3. Relay for Life. Evans Towne Center Park. For
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more information, contact the local American Cancer Society office at 706-731-9900. May 3. GoodBoats for Goodwill Annual Dragon Boat Race. Teams of 20 per boat will paddle for a purpose with two boats racing at a time on a short course. In addition to the races, GoodBoats for Goodwill will sponsor a festival including food, children’s activities and a performance stage featuring local Asian culture. Lake Olmstead. www.goodboats.org or 706-650-5760. May 11. National Trials Fest Ride. Join this annual bicycling event for a scenic route of Augusta. Beginning at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion and back, the National Trails Fest Ride is an opportunity to spend a Sunday morning with your family and friends as you discover the real Augusta! Pre-Registration is required at Andy Jordan's Bicycle Shop located on 13th Street Downtown until Saturday, May 10 by 5 p.m. All ages are invited. For more information, please call 706-724-2453 or visit www.andyjordans. com. May 16-18. Will Avery Spring Classic Basketball Tournament. For teams of boys and girls in grades 3-8. For more information call 706-294-0767. To register go to www.willaverycamps.com. May 19. Georgia High School Association Golf State Championships. The championships will bring more than 1,000 golfers and coaches to the Augusta area. These courses will host 14 state championships and is the first time that this many state championships will be held in the same city, on the same day. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lock & Dam Park. For more information, visit www.augustasportscouncil.org or call 706-724-2453. June 2-6. Will Avery Summer Basketball Camp. Camp will be held at Evans Middle School for boys and girls ages 6-14. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday with late pick up available until 5 p.m. for a fee. Friday Camp will be from 9 a.m.-noon with late pick up available until 2 p.m. To register go to www.willaverycamps.com. For more information call 706294-0767. June 6-8. Walton Foundation Wheelchair Championship. A Georgia Grand Prix Event. Men and women Divisions A, B, C and Quad-Singles & Doubles. Events all day at Newman Tennis Center, 3103 Wrightsboro Rd. Call 706-821-1600. June 14. Gator Fest. Open water swim event in the Savannah River formed to provide swimmers with a high-level athletic experience at various distances while increasing awareness of the Savannah Riverkeeper. For more information, www. gatorfestaugusta.org.
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Columbia County Recreation Department 5445 Columbia Rd., Grovetown. 706-863-7523. Through May 9. Summer Basketball Registration. Co-ed Basketball ages 10–15. Season played June– July. All games played at Bobby Waters Gymnasium Complex at Patriots Park.
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Through May 25. Adult Basketball Registration at the Family Y of Aiken County. Game day(s) to be determined. Season runs June 11–July 23. May 3. Family Y of Aiken County Trolley Run 5K and Kids Fun Run. Trolley Run Station, Aiken. Enjoy a morning of activity or challenge your routine with a 5K run. For more information call 803-349-8080. May 5-June 15. Adult Kickball Registration at the Family Y of Aiken County. Season runs July 7–August 20. Games will be on Monday and Wednesday. May 9 & June 13. Freedom Friday at Family Y of Augusta South. Giving free time to parents by creating an evening of fun for ages 8 weeks to 12 years. 4–8 p.m. Free for active duty military families.
803-221-0330 or csraDefensiveArts.com. Martial Arts Classes. Ages 8-adult. Goshinjitsu, Kindai Karate and Kobojutsu. Call for information.
May 9 & June 13. Movies in the Gym/Park at the Family Y of Aiken County. Enjoy time together. Movies are family-friendly and free to the public.
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May 12-June 1. Youth Soccer Academy Registeration. Participants will be trained in soccer skills specific to their age by trained professionals. Bring rubber cleats, athletic wear and water bottle. Age 7–12 years. Season runs June 9–August 1, Monday/ Thursday or Tuesday/Friday, 5-5:45 p.m.
Champions Made From Adversity P.O. Box 980, Evans, Ga. 706-364-2422. www.cmfa.us This nonprofit organization strives to advance the lives of people with physical disabilities and their families through sport and leisure opportunities. Current weekly schedule: Monday—Adapted fitness at the Kroc Center, 2-4 p.m. and wheelchair basketball at Garrett Elementary School, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday—Swimming at Fort Gordon, 9-11 a.m., and quad rugby at the Kroc Center, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday—Wheelchair basketball, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday—Swimming at Fort Gordon, 9-11 a.m., and Adapted Fitness at the Kroc Center, 3-5 p.m. Friday—Adapted cycling at the uptown VA, 1:302:30 p.m.
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 1-31. Green Jackets Wheelchair Softball Team Spring Registration. Season starts June 1. Formed in partnership with the Family Y, Southeastern Paralyzed Veterans of America, Walton Foundation and the GreenJackets Baseball Team, this team competes regionally and offers adults affected by physical disabilities in the CSRA the opportunity to play softball. For more information contact Coach Sutton, 803-760-2613, or Team Rep Orlando Perez orlando_csra@yahoo.com.
Beginning May 12. Dolphins Swim Team at Family Y of Aiken County. Ages 5 to 18 and able to swim the length of the pool unassisted. Practices Sunday– Thursday evenings and meets will be held every Tuesday evening at the Family Y of Aiken County. Session ends June 30. May 19-23. SPLASH. “Swim , Play and Learn Aquatic Safety Habits” through a free week-long water safety class. Classes are 30-minute sessions, with multiple time slots offered. Ages 3–12. Registration April 21–May 19. Space is limited. SPLASH is offered at the Family Y of Aiken, Wilson Family Y and Family Y of Downtown Augusta. May 26. School Days Out at the Family Y of Aiken County and Family Y of North Augusta. Learning does not end when school is out. Continue the love of learning through interactive games, creative arts and character development for schoolaged kids.
June 2-July 20. Adult Softball Registration at the Family Y of Aiken County. Season runs August 5–September 18. Games will be on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. June 2- 29. Registration for Youth Soccer at Aiken County Family Y, Marshall Family Y, Augusta South Family Y and Wilson Family Y. Season is August 23–October 18. June 6. School Days Out at the Family Y of North Augusta. Learning does not end when school is out. We continue the love of learning through interactive games, creative arts and character development for school-aged kids. Beginning June 10. Fairytale Ballet Session 1. Basic introduction to ballet. Ages 3-5 years. Lessons on Fridays at 4 p.m. or Saturdays at 11a.m. Session ends August 2. June 23-August 17. Miracle League Baseball Registration. Designed for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Season: September 6–October 25. Ages 4 and up. Games played at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. Adult Boot Camp Beginning May 6. Wilson Family Y. One-hour, highintensity class with a focus on calisthenics, strength and cardio in both indoor and outdoor locations. Class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 a.m. or 7 p.m. per week for six weeks. Beginning June 2. Family Y of Aiken County. Session ends July 10. Parent's Night Out May 10, 24, June 14 & 28. Marshall Family Y. Ages 2-12 from 6-9:30 p.m. May 17 & June 21. Family Y of Aiken County. Ages 2-12 from 5:30-9 p.m. May 24 & June 27. Family Y of Augusta South. Ages 8 weeks to 12 years. 6-9:30 p.m. May 25 & June 22. Wilson Family Y. Ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m. June 14. Family Y of North Augusta. Ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m.
Beginning May 27, June 9 & 23. Swim Lessons Summer Sessions. Kick your way to confidence in Family Y Swim Lessons! Ages 3 years to adult beginners, all skill levels. Summer sessions are eight classes, Monday-Thursday for two weeks. Classes held at the Family Y of Aiken, Family Y of Downtown Augusta and the Wilson Family Y. Session 1 begins May 27, Session 2 begins June 9 and Session 3 begins June 23.
Family Y Day Camps The Family Y is offering a variety of camp experiences for children ages 3-17. Camp activities are 9 a.m.–4 p.m. with early drop off at 7 a.m. and late pick-up until 6 p.m. available at no additional cost. Camp registration must be completed prior to child’s attendance at camp and balance of payment is due the Wednesday prior to camp week for which your child is enrolled. Camps run Monday-Friday. r May 27–August 8. Family Y of Augusta South. 2215 Tobacco Road. Ages 5–14. r May 27-August 15. Camp Wilson. Wilson Family. 3570 Wheeler Road.
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Grace Belangia | Innovator Grace Belangia is executive director of HACKAugusta, a nonprofit innovation development company. She and her husband, Woody, CEO of ATC Development, have two teenagers and a Border Collie they call “Penny, the wonder dog.” Grace serves on the board of directors of the Augusta Training Shop and recently organized the TEDx on Telfair event. Right now she’s busy planning the Super Happy Block Party, a family friendly event on May 31 with a focus on technology, creativity and innovation. First job: My brother paid me $.05 for every newspaper I helped him deliver. Quality she admires the most: Patience. Be-
ing able to wait for the really important things in life. Favorite indulgence: I have a thing for all things the color green. Dream
vacation: Taking the train through Europe. Super power she’d like to have: To be able to fly around tall buildings and see a
city from a new dimension. Favorite food: Really good dark chocolate, especially if it is from Switzerland or France! Wanted to be when she grew up: Mary Hart, anchor on Entertainment Tonight. Signature dish: Paleo salmon cakes. Best thing about being a mom: Watching Lucas and Chloe thrive in the world around them trying to be good people in the universe. Hardest part about being a mom: Not being in town when they have special things happen in their life.
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