MOMents Magazine April 2016

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Last April, I told you about the little house Matthew and I had just moved into, how we'd fallen in love with its decades-old charm and cute backyard. It was our first spring there, our first time discovering all the hidden, unexpected gems — the kind with petals and leaves — scattered about the yard as they popped up their colorful heads following a gray, bare winter.

The pleasant surprises have continued in the year since then. Our front porch has watched as I've developed a green thumb — something Mom and I both swore she hadn't passed on to me — and hovered over my potted herbs and flowers like a mama bear over her cubs.

I've made fig preserves with the fruit we picked from the tree tucked away in a corner behind the house, one we didn't even notice until it began offering up its ripe purple treasures. We've hosted birthday celebrations and trick-ortreaters, neighborhood cats, a turtle and an armadillo. Most recently, we painted the house a pretty green color — a major upgrade from the former two-toned, yellow-beige siding — perfect for highlighting the home's architecture

that for so long went unseen.

And even now, a year later, those colorful backyard gems continue to surprise us, their underground persistence through our crazy winter weather now shooting them up from the ground once again.

That never-give-up attitude is one shared by this month's cover mom, Britnee Kinard. After her husband, U.S. Army Sgt. Douglas Hamilton Kinard Jr., was seriously injured while serving in Iraq, Britnee took on the fight of her life after she requested a service dog for Hamilton be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs — and they laughed. But Britnee wasn't about to give up — not even close.

Turn to page 12 to read how she's making a difference not only in the life of her husband and kids but also in the lives of so many veterans and children.

Our Go Girl this month is yet another strong woman who knows a thing or two about winning. Since Annie Smith became head coach of Georgia Southern University's softball team in 2011, she and her team have won several awards and championships. Now, they're looking to establish themselves as the team to beat in the Sun Belt Conference. For her story, turn to page 5.

Here's to the lovely start of a fresh new season!

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Go Girl..........................................5 Chicken & Pea Pot Pie...................6 The Art of Lawncare......................7 Healthy Home................................8 Averitt Center................................9 Bulloch County Schools..............11 Feature.................................. 12–13 Calendar................................ 14–15 Parks and Recreation..................19 Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo..........20 Farmers Market Recipe...............21 Outdoor Fun................................23 Kids Activity Page.......................25 Games........................................26 Coupons.....................................27

feature story Special thanks to our cover mom, Britnee Kinard, sons Blayne and Maks, stepdaughter Ellerbe and service dog Gunner.

Thank you, Britnee! © Statesboro Publishing. All rights reserved. No part of this issue may be reproduced without permission of the publisher. Neither participating advertisers nor the publisher will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints or typographical errors. The publisher reserves the right to edit any submitted material. Statesboro Publishing is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, artwork or other material.

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While earning her master's degree, Annie worked as an assistant coach for the University of Missouri Tigers before moving on to Mississippi State as an assistant and associate coach. Nine years later, she found herself in Statesboro. While she loves the campus, the community and the warm weather, she's a long way from home.

"I have moved around for work a lot, and I miss my friends and family, but in this day and age, it is easy to stay in contact with everyone," she said.

Annie considers her players to be her second family — and with an

average of 18 to 21 girls on the team each season, it's a pretty large family.

As head coach, Annie is on the road a lot. Softball season lasts from January through May, but she is busy almost year-round. In the off-season, she and the assistant coaches stay on the road, recruiting and working softball clinics throughout the country. Then, when school starts in August, team activities and training start, which last through the fall, with some exhibition games. During the summer, time is spent doing even more recruiting, working more camps and clinics and watching a lot of traveling softball teams.

All of that recruiting and hard work has obviously paid off: With the Eagles, Annie has won several awards for her coaching as well as overall team awards. In 2015, when GSU moved from the Southern Conference to the Sun Belt Confer-

ence, they finished the season with a record of 122-110. Annie has also been recognized as the fastest coach in GSU history to lead the Eagles to 100 victories. This was accomplished by a 4-0 win against longtime rival Appalachian State.

Since her start in Statesboro, the Eagles have won the 2012 Southern Conference regular-season and tournament championships, the 2013 Southern Conference Tournament Championship and the 2014 Southern Conference regular-season championship. Annie also was named Coach of the Year in the Southern Conference in 2012 and 2014.

One of her favorite things about Georgia Southern is the school's commitment to its longstanding traditions — and it's safe to say that she and GSU softball play a large part in creating those traditions.

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Georgia Southern head softball coach Annie Smith, far left, with members of the the 2016 team

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oaching is something many parents do in their spare time in order to spend more time with their children. But for Georgia Southern head softball coach Annie Smith, it's a full-time job. The 49-year-old Kansas native has been at the helm of the Eagles for five seasons. A player herself, she knows the game from both sides of the dugout.

"I played in college at a small school in Iowa and started from the ground up at the University of Missouri," she said. "I spent six years there before spending nine years at Mississippi State."

She grew up in Manhattan, Kansas, and attended Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in history and psychology in 1995. She went on to earn her master's degree in health and exercise sciences with an emphasis in sports psychology in 2002.

Although she's from the Midwest, her family has roots in the South, so adjusting after her move to Statesboro wasn't all that difficult.

"Statesboro reminds me a lot of Manhattan," she said. "My parents met at UTC (the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga), and my dad grew up in Chattanooga. His parents were from Rome, Georgia, and Oxford, Georgia. My grandfather actually went to Atlanta Dental College (which is now Emory), and my grandmother grew up on a farm in

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Springtime with Chicken & Pea Pot Pie

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hen the birds start chirping and the flowers begin to bloom, you know it is springtime in the South, and people everywhere are getting ready for brunches and afternoon picnics. Chicken & Pea Pot Pie is the perfect dish to take along to a potluck or shower or simply to enjoy at the dinner table. With a layer of creamy chicken blended together with sweet peas and topped with a flaky crust, this is a recipe that will definitely put some "spring" in your step!

Chicken & Pea Pot Pie 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 5½ cups) 2 10-ounce cans cream of mushroom soup ½ cup chicken broth 1 8-ounce can sweet peas, drained ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning Salt and pepper, to taste Frozen puff pastry, thawed

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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Nonstick cooking spray Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook chicken for 40 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot, let cool and shred.

In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, both cans of cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, sweet peas, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir together until com-

bined, then pour into the baking dish.

Spread a layer of puff pastry over the chicken mixture and brush the top of the pastry with melted butter.

Bake uncovered on the third (middle) rack for around 50–55 minutes.

Azure Rountree, a wife and mother of four beautiful kids, has a love of cooking and sharing recipes. She

enjoys writing for cookbooks and working as an advocate for autism.

Her newest cookbook, "Kid Friendly Recipes from the Kitchen of Azure Rountree," is available for purchase locally at the Rosengart Gallery, in the Center for Performing Arts on West Main Street. A portion of the proceeds from every book sold will go to benefit children with special needs.

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For these reasons, I have spent that last 25 years of my life giving back to Bulloch County citizens through customer/public service. My experiences have brought me into contact with people from almost every walk of life and I have been privileged to work with them in meeting their goals and assisting in times of great need. As Judge of the Bulloch County Probate Court, I look forward to continuing my service to her citizens.

Customer service will be my focus while serving with honesty, integrity, and compassion. I look forward to working together to build an excellent quality of life for everyone. I would greatly appreciate your vote.

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Fantastic New Perennials for 2016

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habit from these whimsical new gems, as well as four weeks of summer blooms and winter interest once the heat fades away. Both rodent and deer tolerant, it's an easy addition to your outdoor spaces that will not disappoint.

With so many new and exciting perennials on the market this spring, don't miss the opportunity to add a

Echinachea may be a "been there, done that" flower for you, but you will be amazed when you see "Baja Burgundy" in full bloom.

Coneflowers are traditional favorites here in the South, and this new variety is no exception. Cherry-pomegranate blooms strike a chord in garden spaces that are slightly dull, and its compact and stout flowering habit makes it excellent for containers or walkways. Burgundy loves welldrained soil and full sun, so plan on selecting an appropriate space to accommodate it.

You may very well get a lot of bang for your buck with our final showstopper, Allium "Windy City." In addition to geometrics being all the rage in the fashion industry, Windy City will deliver great color and stunning form as its purple flowering stalks create masses of starbursts in your garden.

It is a dwarf variety of the traditional Allium and works extremely well in large group plantings or containers.

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ardeners, get out your gloves and trowels and let's get to work!

New perennials are flooding the market as we speak, and I am very excited to share them with you.

Lychnis, or "Ragged Robin" as it is sometimes known, hails from the wildflower family and is famous for its easy-to-grow traits and pretty flowering habits. This year, "Petite Jenny" brings a whole new take on the classic, boasting a shorter, compact shape and bubble-gum-pink blooms that double together to create amazing color. Easily blended with other annuals and perennials, Jenny will invite butterflies to your garden all spring and summer long, while simultaneously repelling deer and soaking up the sun. Plan on deadheading the blooms to encourage new flushes of growth, and enjoy them indoors in vases or large arrangements.

If it's ornamental grasses you seek, look no further than the latest variety from the Festuca family, "Cool As Ice." True to its name, you will not be disappointed in the heat and humidity of the summer as Ice continues to bring its A-game. While most blue fescues wilt and struggle under hot conditions, Ice stays perky and healthy throughout the season, eventually sprouting brown flowers as the summer draws to a close. Plant in well-drained soil for best results, and relish its lovely aquamarine color.

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How 'Green' Are DIY Personal Care Products?

Nowadays it seems you need a Ph.D. in chemistry in order to decipher the ingredients in everyday products. We often hear of a new ingredient or product that has been linked to a serious health hazard, so for those of us who want to limit our exposure to those kinds of health risks, being a DIY'er can be a good thing — if you know what you're doing.

Recently, with my ThinkDirty and SkinDeep apps at my side — both are available to download from the Android and Apple app stores for free — I went on an exhaustive search through a shopping center's aisles for a safe and effective shaving cream, to no avail. I decided to search Pinterest to find a recipe to make my own — but not before conducting thorough research on the topic. If I hadn't, I could have selected recipes that called for ingredients just as bad as or even worse than the ones at the store.

I steered away from those that included shampoo or mineral oil as the base. Mineral oil, in fact, prevents moisture absorption and dries the skin. Instead, I chose a recipe that called for natural oils, which heal skin and are absorbed more easily (find the pin at http://bit.ly/PinterestPerla): • 1/3 cup organic, pure, unrefined shea butter • 1/3 cup organic, non-GMO coconut oil • 2 tablespoons organic jojoba oil • 2 tablespoons liquid castile soap • a few drops of your favorite organic essential oil You may be shaking your head at all that oil, but let me tell you, my legs have not had a closer shave in years!

Not only that, but they are soft and

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silky. The shea butter, coconut oil and jojoba oil all have vegetable fats, which boost cell regeneration, and cinnamic acid, which provides natural protection against the sun. Pure, unrefined shea butter is rich in vitamins A, E, F and K. Vitamin E helps keep skin balanced and clear; vitamin A boosts collagen, hydrates and protects the skin from premature aging; and vitamin F is known for its revitalizing properties. Jojoba oil can help control oily skin, which is the result of overactive sebaceous glands, and coconut oil is a natural antimicrobial, so it will protect you if you nick yourself while shaving.

Until next month, stay toxic-free!

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Spring Forward in April with the Arts

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Ashley Whittemore Spring is a time for growth, and the Averitt Center is no exception.

The newest addition to the growing downtown arts campus is the Roxie Remley Center for Fine Arts. Located on East Vine Street behind City Hall, it is scheduled to open in June. The lower level will house large painting, drawing and ceramic studios. The upper floor will provide private artist studios for rent and a retail space for the community's artists.

Averitt Center curator Sheila Stewart said the new building is a response to the community's growing interest in the arts.

"This extension of the Averitt Center allows for the specialization of our visual arts programs, including more teaching space and classes for our

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young artists," she said.

Kim Reiner, the Averitt Center's visual arts education director, believes this new edition will inspire the community's support for the arts.

"My hope is that the community will see and appreciate the value of art the way that I do, not just for the children but for themselves," she said.

Reiner also suggests that programs for the arts are important to a student's overall education, including his or her GPA. "The biggest struggle we have is that a lot of people don't see the value in spending money on learning art skills," she said. "However, a study done by the Americans for the Arts Organization determined that students with an education in the arts score

higher on standardized tests and have a lower drop-out rate than those who do not."

The Roxie Remley building is funded in part by Georgia Southern University's $1.1 million U.S. Economic Development Administration grant and serves as an art incubator for GSU students. The building is named after a retired GSU professor who, at 96 years old, continues to volunteer at the Averitt Center twice a month.

Look for the grand opening of the Roxie Remley Center for Fine Arts on Sept. 9, which will feature an evening party and a community arts festival, including sidewalk painting, live art by ceramicists, mural projects, hands-on activities for kids and painting demonstrations. This is truly a community art celebration that you do not want to miss!

For more information about any of our programs and registration, call Tony Phillips at (912) 212-2787 or visit www.averittcenterforthearts.org.

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t's official: Spring is here, and with it comes two special events hosted by the Averitt Center. The "I Scream for Pottery" sale will begin Friday evening, April 1, during First Friday and will continue Saturday morning, April 2, to coincide with the first farmers market of the year.

Students and friends of the arts will be selling their handmade pottery starting at $10 a bowl, which will include a free scoop of homemade ice cream. All proceeds support visual arts programs at the Averitt.

On Thursday, May 5, the Averitt Center's biannual "All Fired Up" event opens and continues through May 7. This sale specifically caters to the community's artists by allowing them to interact with and receive feedback from their patrons. Come see the art produced by local artists, and bring your checkbook because it will be hard to resist buying a piece from this fantastic display.

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Georgia Milestones Assessments for Grades 3–8 are April 13–28

Performance levels and scores Student achievement in each content area will be classified into four performance levels: Beginning Learners, Developing Learners, Proficient Learners and Distinguished Learners. Results will be provided to parents and schools as soon as they are made available.

Preliminary reports are expected to be available by mid-May. Transition to online testing The Georgia Department of Education is continuing to transition to testing primarily online. For this reason, over the course of this year and next year, all Bulloch County students will be transitioned to taking the EOGs online. This year, BCS has designated third, fifth, seventh and eighth grades to take them online, along with selected students from fourth and sixth grades.

Question formats EOGs will include open-ended questions in English language arts and math to better gauge students' content mastery. A writing component (in response to passages read by students) is

incorporated into the English language arts assessment at every grade level.

Multiple-choice items continue to be a major portion of the tests in all content areas, especially science and social studies. Evidence-based/multiple-part items have been added to the tests this year in the areas of English language arts and math. Most of these items are for field tests only this year but will become a part of the student's score going forward.

Student promotion Unlike last year, when the Georgia Milestones EOGs were new, school administrators will use this year's test results to assist them in determining promotions to the next grade levels for all Bulloch County students. The Georgia Department of Education requires students in third, fifth and eighth grades to score at grade level in the area of reading and at the Developing Learner Level in math for fifth and eighth grades. Students not meeting these requirements will be provided remediation and an opportunity to retest. Students will not be compared to each other but will be measured on how well they are meeting academic standards.

How parents can help The school system is requesting parents' support in ensuring children do their best during testing and throughout the year. Parents can encourage their children, see that they get a good night's rest, prepare them a nourishing breakfast and bring them to school on time.

If you would like to practice the EOGs with your child, a demonstration test for each of the three grade bands (grades 3–5 and grades 6–8) is available with sample items from each content area.

The primary purpose of this test practice website is to provide exposure to the online platform that students will utilize when taking the EOGs. You may access it, using a Chrome browser only, at www.gaexperienceonline.com.

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Facing a Dogfight Britnee Kinard went to battle for her family — and won

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oments cover mom Britnee Kinard doesn't like the word "no." She equally dislikes the word "fail." That tenacity has taken the 33-year-old Claxton resident on quite the journey in the last decade.

It all began when Britnee's husband, U.S. Army Sgt. Douglas Hamilton Kinard Jr., sustained serious injuries from an improvised explosive device in 2005 while deployed to Iraq.

He was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and memory loss, but he continued to serve until 2010, when a medical board determined that because of persistent health issues, he was no longer able to do his job.

The Kinards battled with Department of Veterans Affairs bureaucracy for months. That fight intensified when Britnee requested a service dog for Hamilton and those at the VA had the nerve to laugh. That only made her more determined.

For more than 18 months, she persisted. Also during that time, the Kinards were told their then 3-yearold son Blayne had autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, mixed receptive/expressive language disorder and Stephens-Johnson syndrome.

But Blayne's diagnoses didn't slow Britnee in the least. In fact, she fought harder, believing that a service animal could be of assistance to her son, too.

The Kinards used their own money to purchase Gunner, a furry, fourlegged assistant for Hamilton who later became the first mobility service dog approved in the Southeast coastal region.

"Once we got Gunner approved and I realized how difficult it was, I knew I needed to do more," she said.

"I knew the VA inside and out now."

Julie Lavender With that knowledge, experience and passion, Britnee and Hamilton founded the SD Gunner Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to veterans and children who currently have or are in need of service animals.

Britnee's skirmish with the VA won more than a service dog and a nonprofit: Last year, she received the prestigious Lincoln Caregiver Award

in recognition for her outstanding achievement and excellence in supporting veterans and military families.

Totally unaware the award even existed, Britnee was caught off guard by the phone call. In her thick, Southern drawl, she said, "Well, I'd talked to a lot of people. So when the phone rang and someone said they were calling from Washington, D.C., my first thought was, 'Oh, goodness, I have

done ticked somebody off.' I almost hung up on him."

She received her award alongside other honorees at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts concert hall in Washington during a PBS-televised event on Jan. 7, 2015.

And that was just the first of many awards and recognitions she would receive. In fact, the accolades are piling up.

Britnee and her nonprofit have been recognized by Georgia Sens. Hill of the 4th District, Hill of the 6th District, Dugan of the 30th District and Harbison of the 15th District in Senate Resolution 475 for their work with veterans and caregivers. She's been honored by Rep. Rick Allen, Gov. Nathan Deal and Sen. Johnny Issakson, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, and the SD Gunner Fund has been spotlighted

by People magazine, Good Housekeeping magazine online, "The Today Show" online, Pilot Club International, the Military Order of the Purple Heart magazine and many others.

Even Gunner, who's been nominated as 2016 Hero Dog of the Year, is in the running to win his very own award. (Go to http://herodogawards. org to vote for him!)

So where does Britnee's passion and stamina come from?

Maybe it's her unconditional love for her husband.

"My husband went overseas to fight for my rights. The least I can do is fight for his," she said.

In fact, that's how she feels about all veterans and military personnel.

The SD Gunner Fund does more than help with service animals; it also provides support, physical and emotional and financial help to military members and their families. The nonprofit will soon provide a service dog to its first female veteran, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.

"I never give up, because what kind of example would I be setting for my family?"

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Perhaps it's the love she feels for her sons, Blayne, now 5, and Maks, 3. Or maybe it's her love for Ellerbe, Britnee's 16-year-old stepdaughter who also lives with the Kinards.

Ellerbe struggles with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia and dysgraphia. But in the spirit of Britnee, Ellerbe doesn't let disabilities hinder her; she capitalizes on them for the benefit of others.

"She herself struggles, and she wanted to set an example, to show other kids with a disability that you can do something if you set your mind to it," Britnee said, "to show them it's OK to shoot for the stars."

It appears Britnee's had quite an influence on her stepdaughter.

Britnee's passion burns for anyone, young or old, who is differently-abled.

Some of those are in line for a service dog, including three children: a Pooler child with fragile X syndrome, a 3-year-old nonverbal child with autism in Claxton and a 3-year-old in Sylvania.

"I don't ever want anyone to think they have to hide in the dark because they're different," she said.

Maybe it's her furry friend who fuels her passion. Gunner is part of the family, and Britnee is proud that the nonprofit named for him has used 99

percent of its funds to pay for program expenses, 1 percent on fundraising and none for administration.

They rely completely on volunteers and are in dire need of sponsors, she said.

There's also a strong possibility that much of her passion stems from the memories of bullying she endured as a child who stuttered.

"I didn't have the opportunity to receive therapy growing up, and I had to either deal with my stuttering or overcome it," she said. "I know what it feels like as a kid to not fit in. I've had people slap me in the back of the head and tell me to 'spit it out' when I

got hung up on a word or sound.

"I never want my husband or my son to witness, be the victim of or feel how bad that hurts," she said. "The only way to attempt to prevent that is to raise awareness. So that's what I do. I want them to be proud of who they are."

Britnee said when she faces an obstacle, she adapts, succeeds or keeps on trying.

"I never give up, because what kind of example would I be setting for my family?"

It seems as though she's setting a powerful example for a lot of people these days.

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“Merry Wives of Windsor” Averitt Center for the Arts $15/adults, $10/youth • 2 p.m.

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GSU Symphonic Wind Coupon Club Ensemble and Wind Statesboro Regional Library Symphony GSU botanical garden • 6:30 p.m. (Community Room) • 11 a.m.

Senior Social Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 1 p.m.

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“Merry Wives of Windsor” Averitt Center for the Arts $15/adults, $10/youth • 7:30 p.m.

Mozart’s opera “Le nozze di Figaro” GSU Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.

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Main Street Statesboro Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Creative Digital Photography Nessmith-Lane Conference Center $39 • 9–11 a.m.

Google Apps: Using Google Documents, Spreadsheets and Forms Nessmith-Lane Conference Center $90 • 8 a.m.–noon

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“Alice Through the “Merry Wives of Windsor” Looking Glass” Averitt Center for the Arts Statesboro High School auditorium $15/adults, $10/youth • 7:30 p.m. $5/adults, $2/youth • 2 p.m.

Freedom Run 5K/10K GSU Campus Recreation & Intramurals $20–$35 • 8 a.m.

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Sisters on a Journey Dinner fundraiser for CURE Childhood Cancer The Belle House • 6 p.m.

Pink Power 5K Run RAC pavilion at GSU • 8 a.m.

Spring into Statesboro downtown • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Holistic Health Series: Essential Oils Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 2 p.m.

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Main Street Statesboro Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

“What’s Your Favorite Song: An Evening with Emma Kelly” Averitt Center for the Arts $18/adults, $10/youth • 7:30 p.m.

“DO NOT OPEN!” GSU Black Box Theatre $5 • 7:30 p.m.

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9 The Fundamentals of Digital Photography Nessmith-Lane Conference Center $90 • 8 a.m.–noon

“Alice Through ArtsFest the Looking Glass” Statesboro High School auditorium Sweetheart Circle at GSU $2 (students and parents) • 9 a.m. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

2016 Statesboro Film Festival Averitt Center for the Arts 7 p.m. (reception at 6:30 p.m.)

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“What’s Your Favorite Song: An Evening with Emma Kelly” Averitt Center for the Arts $18/adults, $10/youth • 7:30 p.m.

Paint-N-Party!

Averitt Center for the Arts $35 • 5:30–8 p.m.

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Twin Rivers District Boys Scouts of America Creative Writing Workshop 4th Annual Golf Tourney GSU Symphonic Wind Black Creek Golf Course with Health Harrington Statesboro Regional Library GSU Jazz Ensemble Lunch at noon, tee-off at 1 p.m.

Ensemble (Community Room) • 5:30 p.m. Averitt Center for the Arts • 7:30 p.m. Averitt Center for the Arts • 7 p.m. Email boyscouts1910@gmail.com

Computer Class Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m.

GSU Wind Symphony GSU Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.

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Paranormal Book Club Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) 6 p.m.

Pitch, Hit & Run (ages 7–14) Mill Creek Park free • 5 p.m.

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Computer Class Statesboro Regional Library Lunch and Learn: The (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m.

Dark Places of the Earth Creative Writing Workshop GSU botanical garden with Health Harrington (Heritage Pavilion) Statesboro Regional Library $20 (includes lunch and program) (Community Room) • 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m. noon

Statesboro Jaycees’ Candidate Forum OTC auditorium • 5:30 p.m.

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Reading to Rover Statesboro Regional Library (Children’s Department) • 5 p.m.

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Creative Writing Workshop with Health Harrington Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 5:30 p.m.

Genealogy Workshop for Beginners Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • noon–2 p.m.

“What’s Your Favorite Song: An Evening with Emma Kelly” Averitt Center for the Arts $18/adults, $10/youth • 2 p.m.

Adult Coloring Class Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 6 p.m.

Mr. GSU Scholarship Pageant Russell Union Ballroom free • 7 p.m.

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Computer Class Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m.

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Free Read Book Club Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 6:30 p.m.

Book to Movie Club Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Activity Room) 4–6 p.m.

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Creative Writing Workshop with Health Harrington Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

Computer Class Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m.

Marine Corps All-Star Jazz Band in concert GSU Foy Building • 7:30 p.m.

3rd Annual Feed the Boro Golf Scramble fundraiser Forest Heights Country Club $100/person • 11:30 a.m.

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SBCPRD summer camp registration begins Honey Bowen Building 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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Coupon Club Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 11 a.m.

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Main Street Statesboro Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Spring into the Arts and Read Festival Statesboro Regional Library 6–8 p.m.

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2016 Miss Bulloch County Relay for Life Pageant Averitt Center for the Arts • 11 a.m.

First Friday: Fine Arts ft.

The Starlights downtown • 5:30–8 p.m.

Downtown Date Night is every Thursday at 40 East Grill, with childcare and entertainment — kids’ meals, a bounce house, face painting and games — provided by the restaurant’s staff. For reservations, call (912) 764.4040.

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Spring break for Bulloch County Schools is April 4–8. The Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department will host its Camp Adventure that week from 7:15 a.m.–6 p.m. each day at the old Julia P. Bryant Elementary School, as well as a School Break Fun Swim each day from 3–5 p.m. at Splash in the Boro ($3/person).

on campus. Tickets are $6 for students and $12 for general admission.

NOTES: Georgia Southern will present “A Game of Love and Chance” April 6–13 at the Center for Art and Theatre’s Black Box Theatre

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“Merry Wives of Windsor” Averitt Center for the Arts $15/adults, $10/youth • 2 p.m.

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GSU Symphonic Wind Coupon Club Ensemble and Wind Statesboro Regional Library Symphony GSU botanical garden • 6:30 p.m. (Community Room) • 11 a.m.

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“Merry Wives of Windsor” Averitt Center for the Arts $15/adults, $10/youth • 7:30 p.m.

Mozart’s opera “Le nozze di Figaro” GSU Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.

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Main Street Statesboro Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Creative Digital Photography Nessmith-Lane Conference Center $39 • 9–11 a.m.

Google Apps: Using Google Documents, Spreadsheets and Forms Nessmith-Lane Conference Center $90 • 8 a.m.–noon

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“Alice Through the “Merry Wives of Windsor” Looking Glass” Averitt Center for the Arts Statesboro High School auditorium $15/adults, $10/youth • 7:30 p.m. $5/adults, $2/youth • 2 p.m.

Freedom Run 5K/10K GSU Campus Recreation & Intramurals $20–$35 • 8 a.m.

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Sisters on a Journey Dinner fundraiser for CURE Childhood Cancer The Belle House • 6 p.m.

Pink Power 5K Run RAC pavilion at GSU • 8 a.m.

Spring into Statesboro downtown • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Holistic Health Series: Essential Oils Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 2 p.m.

16 Movie Matinee Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 3 p.m.

Main Street Statesboro Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

“What’s Your Favorite Song: An Evening with Emma Kelly” Averitt Center for the Arts $18/adults, $10/youth • 7:30 p.m.

“DO NOT OPEN!” GSU Black Box Theatre $5 • 7:30 p.m.

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9 The Fundamentals of Digital Photography Nessmith-Lane Conference Center $90 • 8 a.m.–noon

“Alice Through ArtsFest the Looking Glass” Statesboro High School auditorium Sweetheart Circle at GSU $2 (students and parents) • 9 a.m. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

2016 Statesboro Film Festival Averitt Center for the Arts 7 p.m. (reception at 6:30 p.m.)

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“What’s Your Favorite Song: An Evening with Emma Kelly” Averitt Center for the Arts $18/adults, $10/youth • 7:30 p.m.

Paint-N-Party!

Averitt Center for the Arts $35 • 5:30–8 p.m.

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Twin Rivers District Boys Scouts of America Creative Writing Workshop 4th Annual Golf Tourney GSU Symphonic Wind Black Creek Golf Course with Health Harrington Statesboro Regional Library GSU Jazz Ensemble Lunch at noon, tee-off at 1 p.m.

Ensemble (Community Room) • 5:30 p.m. Averitt Center for the Arts • 7:30 p.m. Averitt Center for the Arts • 7 p.m. Email boyscouts1910@gmail.com

Computer Class Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m.

GSU Wind Symphony GSU Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.

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Paranormal Book Club Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) 6 p.m.

Pitch, Hit & Run (ages 7–14) Mill Creek Park free • 5 p.m.

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Computer Class Statesboro Regional Library Lunch and Learn: The (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m.

Dark Places of the Earth Creative Writing Workshop GSU botanical garden with Health Harrington (Heritage Pavilion) Statesboro Regional Library $20 (includes lunch and program) (Community Room) • 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m. noon

Statesboro Jaycees’ Candidate Forum OTC auditorium • 5:30 p.m.

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Reading to Rover Statesboro Regional Library (Children’s Department) • 5 p.m.

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Creative Writing Workshop with Health Harrington Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 5:30 p.m.

Genealogy Workshop for Beginners Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • noon–2 p.m.

“What’s Your Favorite Song: An Evening with Emma Kelly” Averitt Center for the Arts $18/adults, $10/youth • 2 p.m.

Adult Coloring Class Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 6 p.m.

Mr. GSU Scholarship Pageant Russell Union Ballroom free • 7 p.m.

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Computer Class Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m.

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Free Read Book Club Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 6:30 p.m.

Book to Movie Club Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Activity Room) 4–6 p.m.

12 Homeschool Writing Club Statesboro Regional Library (Computer Lab) • 3 p.m.

Creative Writing Workshop with Health Harrington Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

Computer Class Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m.

Marine Corps All-Star Jazz Band in concert GSU Foy Building • 7:30 p.m.

3rd Annual Feed the Boro Golf Scramble fundraiser Forest Heights Country Club $100/person • 11:30 a.m.

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SBCPRD summer camp registration begins Honey Bowen Building 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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Coupon Club Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 11 a.m.

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Main Street Statesboro Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Spring into the Arts and Read Festival Statesboro Regional Library 6–8 p.m.

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2016 Miss Bulloch County Relay for Life Pageant Averitt Center for the Arts • 11 a.m.

First Friday: Fine Arts ft.

The Starlights downtown • 5:30–8 p.m.

Downtown Date Night is every Thursday at 40 East Grill, with childcare and entertainment — kids’ meals, a bounce house, face painting and games — provided by the restaurant’s staff. For reservations, call (912) 764.4040.

2 “The Inspiration of Broadway” GSU Performing Arts Center $26/adults, $13/youth 7:30 p.m.; pre-party at 6:30 p.m.

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Spring break for Bulloch County Schools is April 4–8. The Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department will host its Camp Adventure that week from 7:15 a.m.–6 p.m. each day at the old Julia P. Bryant Elementary School, as well as a School Break Fun Swim each day from 3–5 p.m. at Splash in the Boro ($3/person).

on campus. Tickets are $6 for students and $12 for general admission.

NOTES: Georgia Southern will present “A Game of Love and Chance” April 6–13 at the Center for Art and Theatre’s Black Box Theatre

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Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks & Recreation Department Monthly Events Middle School Tennis Clinic (grades 5–8) April 4–7, 10 a.m.–noon $50 Mill Creek Tennis Complex (register at the Honey Bowen Building) Camp Adventure April 4–8, 7:15 a.m.–6 p.m. $110/week or $25/day Old Julia P. Bryant Elementary School School Break Fun Swim April 4–8, 3–5 p.m. $3/swimmer Splash in the Boro

Junior Golf School April 19–May 12 Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. $65 GSU Golf Course (register at the Honey Bowen Building) Stirrup Some Fun April 19–May 10 Tuesdays, 5:30–8 p.m. $80 for Bulloch County residents $90 for out-of-county residents Fletcher Memorial Park (register at the Honey Bowen Building)

Family Fun Swim Saturdays, 10 a.m.–noon $3/swimmer Splash in the Boro Lap Swim Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m.

Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7–8 p.m.

Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon $2/visit or $50/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Aqua Fit (Shallow Water Aerobics) Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 8:30–9:30 a.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Deep Aqua Fit (Deep Water Aerobics) Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 7:15–8:15 a.m.

Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:30–9:30 a.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Bingo with the Lunch Bunch Tuesdays, 11–11:45 a.m. free (must be a member of the Lunch Bunch) Honey Bowen Building

Pitch, Hit & Run (ages 7–14) April 21, 5–7:30 p.m. free Mill Creek Park

Learn to Play Bridge Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. free Honey Bowen Building

Lifeguard Courses: Session 4 (ages 15+) April 1 and April 8, 4–7 p.m.

April 2 and April 9, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

April 3, 1–6 p.m. $150 Splash in the Boro

Ultimate H20 Circuit Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6:15–7 a.m. $5/visit or $50/10-class pass Splash in the Boro

Lifeguard Courses: Session 5 (ages 15+) April 4–8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $150 Splash in the Boro Lifeguard Recertification (ages 15+) April 15 and April 22, 4–7 p.m.

April 16 and April 23, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

April 17, 1–6 p.m. $75 Splash in the Boro Parent & Tot Swim Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. $2/person (free for ages 2 and younger) Splash in the Boro

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Summer Camp registration begins April 12, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Honey Bowen Building

Evening Line Dancing (ages 16+) Mondays/Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $5/class Honey Bowen Building

Arthritis Therapy Tuesdays/Thursdays, 1–1:45 p.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Aqua Zumba Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Sit Fit Tuesdays/Fridays, 9:45–10:30 a.m. $2/session Honey Bowen Building Silverliners Line Dancing Thursdays, 1:30–3 p.m.

Beginners' lesson at 1 p.m. $2/session Honey Bowen Building

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Rodeo Rides into Town April 15 Holli Deal Saxon

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real rodeo is coming to town soon, a professional event that draws champion competitors from around the world as well as locally, with some of the best award-winning stock and one of the funniest little clowns around. Pork Chop the Clown will be back in Statesboro for the sixth annual Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo April 15–16, presented by Hedrick Rodeo Company, said Danny Hedrick, the company's owner.

Since the Statesboro Kiwanis Club started hosting the rodeo, the two-day event has kept the stands packed each night, said rodeo chairman Bill Anderson. Tickets are less expensive if purchased in advance at Anderson's General Store on Northside Drive East — $12 for adults and $7 for children (those younger than 6 are admitted free). At the gate, tickets will be $16 for adults and $11 for children 6 and older.

As in the past, Hedrick promised to bring new stock, including awardwinning bulls and the horse known as 105 Willie, voted Saddle Bronc Horse of the Year, and Curious George, the Bucking Horse of the Year. The Southeastern Professional Rodeo Association named Hedrick Rodeo Company the 2015 Stock Contractor of the Year, he said.

His wife, Jessica, has a new team of trick-riding horses, a blackand-white American Paint horse named Dippity and a sorrel-and-white American Paint named Duh Huh. She

will perform the popular Roman riding again this year, taking both horses over flaming jumps, as well as other daredevil tricks, he said.

Pork Chop has gotten belly laughs from the crowds on many occasions over the past eight years he's worked on and off with Hedrick Rodeo Company. The 4-foot-tall corpulent clown has been in Statesboro for past rodeos and has new acts this year, Hedrick said.

"He does a good job for us,"

There are fun events, too — a steer-dressing contest, a calf scramble for children and a gold rush. There also will be a bungee jump, pony rides, Party Harbor inflatables and possibly a mechanical bull, Anderson said.

Food vendors including the Back Porch Grill will be on hand to offer everything from burgers to boiled peanuts, and others such as Sadie's Hats will sell Western attire, accessories and other fun souvenirs, he said.

Both Hedrick Rodeo Company and the Statesboro Kiwanis Club pride themselves on providing quality family entertainment where "you don't have to worry about what kids see and hear," Hedrick said.

"I don't care what age you are, you're going to find something you enjoy," he said.

Hedrick also takes pride in the cattle and bucking horses he raises.

Many people watching the 2016 Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo rodeo don't know • WHEN? April 15–16 that bucking • WHERE? Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds horses are bred • HOW MUCH? $12 for adults and $7 for children in advance, $16 to buck and enjoy for adults and $11 for children at the gate; kids under 6 admitted free their jobs, he said. He plans to bring cattle and horses to Statesboro he said. that have won many awards in rodeos The rodeo, sanctioned by the all over the country.

International Professional Rodeo As Contestants who wish to enter sociation, draws contestants from all over the world, including many cham- the rodeo may call Hedrick at (865) pions, but local riders are encouraged 556-9154 on call-in day April 6. Also, all local horseback riders are invited to to enter as well to compete in barrel join in the fun with the opening parade racing, steer wrestling, bull riding, around the arena each night, he said. team roping and more.

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Bulloch County strawberries will be in the market throughout April. While large berries are favored commercially, the smaller berries really pack a better punch. You can put this recipe together pretty easily and have a colorful, tasty, and healthy salad to serve. If you are in a pinch, you can always use bottled dressing though making your own is simple, preservative-free, and better-tasting. You can also add French breakfast radishes and salad turnips, both of which can also be found at the Market

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½ tbsp. mustard 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or Thai basil from Market (or 1 tsp. dried) 2 tbsp. strawberry preserves, from market Salt and pepper ¼ cup Georgia Olive Oil, from market

Arrange strawberries, greens, candied ginger, and walnuts in salad bowl. In a glass mixing bowl, stir together vinegar, mustard, basil, strawberry preserves, and salt and pepper. Pour olive oil in a thin stream into vinegar mixture, whisking vigorously and constantly to incorporate oil. Pour desired amount of dressing on salad and toss.

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Calling all ceramic bowl and ice cream lovers! Buy a handmade ceramic bowl for just $10 to support the Visual Arts programs at the Averitt Center for the Arts. Each bowl will come with free homemade ice cream (while supplies

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Childhood vaccinations are issued to help prevent children from getting sick by building their immunity to diseases that were once prolific. But in the wake of confusing information regarding the safety of vaccinations, particularly the concern that some may be linked to the onset of autism, more and more parents are opting out of having their children vaccinated -- sometimes with unfortunate consequences.

Many diseases that are effectively prevented by simple vaccines have cropped up once more. This can be attributed to children simply not getting fully vaccinated.

Nearly 80 percent of parents are uncomfortable about having their children vaccinated, according to a survey analyzed by researchers at the CDC. Pain from the needle itself and uncertainty about the safety of vaccines is leading many parents to forego shots or delay certain vaccinations until their children are older. It is estimated that roughly 8 percent of American children are now not getting regular vaccinations or doing alternate schedules, and 2 percent are not getting shots at all.

Some parents would like to have their children vaccinated but have postponed routine visits due to unemployment and subsequent loss of health insurance. Some areas have even fell victim to budget cuts that have led to shortages of necessary vaccines.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly infectious respiratory disease that was once considered eradicated but has also made a resurgence. Various states across the country have reported many whopping cough outbreaks, to the point that it has been labeled an epidemic once more. Health officials in Washington state have said that the number of outbreaks from spring 2012 are the highest since the 1940s. While whooping cough is usually not fatal among older children and young adults, it can be very dangerous for infants.

Most health professionals agree that vaccinations are important to the well-being of the child and the community, providing the safest way to prevent certain diseases or reduce their severity. There are several recommended vaccinations that children should receive: • DtaP: Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis • Hepatitis A • Hepatitis B • Hib • Influenza • MMR: Measles, mumps and rubella • Pneumococcal • Polio • Varicella: Chickenpox • Smallpox Parents who have any concerns about vaccinations should speak to a physician to weigh the pros and cons of each vaccination.

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probably the most commonly used water carrier. These containers have reliable threaded lids and easy-to-fill wide mouths, and they are basically indestructible. They come in multiple sizes, but the 1-liter bottles are the most common and readily fit into most bottle holders on backpacks and hip packs. Water bladders, such as those by Camelbak and Platypus, are also quite common. These hold larger amounts (generally up to 3 liters) and store well inside packs that have sleeves for their inclusion. These thin plastic bladders are punctured relatively easily, though, and shouldn't be tossed around as carelessly as Nalgene bottles. Prefilled water bottles will also do if other containers are not available, but remember that they are more likely to burst or lose their caps. Also, when taking disposable bottles, please make sure they make it to an appropriate recycling container after you are done with them.

If you plan on collecting water as you go, always remember to decontaminate it prior to drinking it. UV sterilizers such as a SteriPEN are great for quick, light sterilization, but they do not filter out particulate matter.

On the other hand, pumpstyle charcoal filters are great at filtering out most biohazards but tend to be

more bulky. If you boil your water for sterilization, make sure it boils "hard" for at least three minutes.

Though dehydration is the major condition of concern regarding lack of water when outdoors, many other conditions are worsened or compounded by dehydration, including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, fatigue, headaches and muscle cramps. Don't

let your adventure get swamped, always plan ahead, always take water, and never pass up a chance to refill if it comes your way!

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s the temperatures rise with the approaching summer, my ever-drying throat has been reminding me that it's time to increase my intake of water while I'm outside adventuring.

Whether it be climbing, backpacking, caving, trail running or just going for a stroll in the park, being prepared with the right amounts of drinking water is a major concern for any outdoor enthusiast here in the Southeast.

The most common question I get when someone joins me on an outdoor excursion, no matter what activity it may encompass, is "How much water should I bring?" But there is never an easy answer! Water weighs about 2.2 pounds per liter, so the more you bring, the heavier the load.

Suggestions on amounts vary from distances traveled (½ liter per mile on a hot day) to time out in the sun (1 liter per hour in the sun) to overall amounts for the day (4 liters per day).

Your individual amount will vary according to your athleticism, your endurance, the activity in which you are involved and the amount you prefer to carry at one time. As a relatively large, active male in the Southeast, I generally carry 2 to 3 liters for a full day in the winter and 4 to 5 liters for a full day in the summer; that's around 10 pounds of water.

Always decide the amount you take according to the distance or time until you can readily refill your supply. Do not take temporary or possible water sources as sure things. If the stream with which you plan to refill your water bottles is seasonal, assume that it is not reliable, and top off what you have if it turns out to be available.

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Jill Cataldo we cannot accept the coupon. The manufacturer will only reimburse the store when there is an exact match between the product purchased and the coupon. The store, of course, counts on receiving that reimbursement. —Deena P.

Dear Jill, I have been a cashier for three years, and I have to disagree with the premise that the manufacturer expects us to read the fine print. No — they expect that you will try to use the coupon, and if you discover at checkout that the coupon is not valid for that product, you will purchase the product anyway.

Please don't to blame the cashier when the coupon is rejected. Yes, I understand that another cashier may previously have honored this same coupon on a different item for you.

But I follow the rules, and if I carefully check why it is being rejected and explain to you why the coupon is not valid on this particular item, understand that the other cashier entered the coupon wrongfully. I will not do that.

There are, of course, times when the product and coupon clearly match, but the system rejects it.

These coupons can (and should) be entered by hand by the cashier, but only if they actually match each other.

A general rule people need to be aware of is this: When a coupon specifies you have to buy two of a product, a multipack will not work. A two-pack of a product only has one UPC, so it is one item. The manufacturer knows the multipack is often cheaper than buying two single items, and they are not about to allow a $1-off-two coupon on one multipack.

If the coupon specifies 12 rolls of bath tissue or 30 pounds of dog food, and we do not stock that size,

Dear Jill, Let me share with you some of the games I see people try with coupons.

• People who try to slip a few extra coupons in for products they bought, thinking I won't notice. For example, they bought three cake mixes but try to slip through five or six $1 coupons.

The extras will beep and shouldn't be accepted. Don't play dumb and act surprised when I hand the extra coupons back to you.

• People who buy an item of the same brand, but it's not the kind the coupon specifies. Getting the right brand of cereal is not enough.

If the coupon calls for the crunchy extra protein kind, then that's what you need to buy. Don't ask if I can just "put it through" for you. I don't want to lose my job if my drawer is audited.

• People who ask me if I can take expired coupons "this time." If you have to ask if I can do anything coupon-related "this time," the answer is going to be no.

I really do like seeing my customers save with coupons. Some of them really are pros at it! Don't try to scam me with coupons, and I'll be cheering for your savings at the checkout.

— Bonnie G. Jill Cataldo, a coupon workshop instructor, writer and mother of three, never passes up a good deal. Learn more about Super-Couponing at her website, www.jillcataldo.com. Email your own couponing victories and questions to jill@ctwfeatures.com.

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