MOMents Magazine January 2016

January 2016

ALSO INSIDE Go Girl: Julia Carlson Black-Eyed Pea Hummus Maintain Your Goals

A Positively Fabulous New Year Ty Johnson shares tips on how to make 2016 the best yet

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A lot of history has happened since Queensborough was founded in 1902 as First National Bank and Trust in Louisville, Georgia. The 19th century had just ended. It was a bold move to start an independent bank to serve a small farming community. Our promise was “great service and uncomplicated banking.” Over a century later those values still hold.

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January has somehow already rolled in, hidden behind these weird spring-like temperatures. I suppose it’s a sign from Mother Nature herself that there’s no better time to begin making good on those New Year’s resolutions and get moving than right now.

It’s true that many of us ring in the new year with promises to ourselves to improve our physical health, vowing to tone up, lose weight or stop smoking. But what about our mental health? Couldn’t it use some work, too?

This month’s gorgeous cover model Ty Johnson, counselor and retention coordinator for Ogeechee Technical College, specializes in exactly that. During her day job at OTC, Ty works to help students realize their potential and overcome any obstacles standing between them and their success. Her reach exLinsay and her husband, Matthew tends far beyond students, however, and she has some very specific advice for people of all ages on how to maintain a positive and healthy outlook throughout the new year. You can find those tips, as well as more about Ty, beginning on page 12.

Our Go Girl this month is Julia Carlson, a local optician who’s using her story of faith and fitness to encourage others to begin their own journeys to health. Although Julia has lived with pulmonary issues throughout her life, she’s muscled her way through to become both a bodybuilder and runner in less than two years’ time. Turn to page 5 to read more of her inspiring story.

Here’s to 2016!

Go Girl............................................... 5 Averitt Center.................................... 6 The Art of Lawncare.......................... 7 Black-Eyed Pea Hummus.................. 8 Healthier, Happier 2016..................... 9 Outdoor Fun.................................... 10 Bulloch County Schools.................. 11 Feature...................................... 12–13 Calendar.................................... 14–15 Parks and Recreation...................... 16 Stress and Alzheimer’s..................... 17 Maintain Your Goals......................... 18 Organize Your Closet....................... 22 Farmers Market Recipe................... 23 Kids Activity Page............................ 25 Games............................................ 26 Coupon Tips................................... 27

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Jan Melton jmelton@statesboroherald.com

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Kelly Dailey kdailey@statesboroherald.com

ADVERTISING Team

Ashlee Corbin • Pam Pollard • Stephanie Childs

CONTRIBUTORS Ashlee Hooks Corbin acorbin@statesboroherald.com Erinn Cowart www.ninjalawns.com Broni Gainous www.bullochrec.com

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Special thanks to our cover model, Ty Johnson

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Julia Carlson

By Ashlee Hooks Corbin

“Time became the hurdle I faced to do more to make myself physically stronger,” she said. “Work and responsibilities of caring for my parents kept me from having much energy left to do anything.”

During that time, the Lords became like family to Julia, who firmly believes that no other employer would have allowed her the scheduling flexibility she needed to care for her father. Unfortunately, Dr. Lord began a battle for his own health in February 2013 when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. It was around that same time that Julia found another family environment to call home.

“I had no true church home or a close relationship with Christ until God led me to Connection Church a couple of months prior to Dr. Lord’s diagnosis,” she said. “The new family I found there was what sustained me through the incredibly difficult year while Dr. Lord was away from the office.”

Dr. Lord passed away in January 2014, and Lord Eye Center was subsequently sold to MyEyeDr. Julia accepted and welcomed a lesser role in the company and found herself, for the first time in more than 15 years, with normal, 40-hour work weeks.

The first thing she did with that “extra” time was join a gym.

She signed up as a member at 180 Fitness and hired Ben Hargroves in March 2014 as her personal trainer.

180 Fitness was the first gym she’d ever even been in, and it was the first improbable step that God made possible.

About six months after she joined the gym, Julia visited her pulmonary specialist, Dr. Cichelli, who shared some discouraging news.

“Dr. Cichelli’s chart showed for a non-smoker like me, I should have a (lung) function in the high 90s at my age. Mine was 32 percent,” she said.

After test results came back negative for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin, an inherited disorder that can cause lung dis-

ease, Julia’s doctor determined that her low lung function was caused by damage from years of infections. He was impressed that she had achieved the level of fitness she had in such a short period.

Julia’s lung function improved to 35 percent in the first year of her workout routine, but in June 2015, she stumbled upon yet another hurdle in her path to strength and health when she learned that number had again fallen to 32 percent.

“I received the devastating news (that I would need) a lung transplant in 10 years and that my function would not go up, but down steadily. My faith was tested that month, but God saw me through,” she said. “I felt confident and healthy enough to try a 5K race in the spring of this year at Hunter Cattle, and I won first place in my age division.”

With newfound confidence in both herself and her walk with Christ, Julia soon took the next step on her fitness journey when she entered the 180 Fitness Bodybuilding and Figure Classic in October of this year, where she placed third in the Bikini Short

category. A few weeks later, Julia placed first in Bikini Tall at a show in Swainsboro. (Bikini Short and Bikini Tall are divisions based on height and are determined by the heights of all competitors, so they vary from show to show.)

As Julia has built muscle with cardio and resistance exercises, she’s noticed a marked difference in her breathing, and her reliance on an inhaler has declined. At her last appointment, her doctor wrote the word “improved” on her chart beside her diagnosis of severe obstructive defect, a condition that makes it difficult to properly expel air from the lungs. Julia has a copy of the chart, as it was the first time her doctor recorded an improvement.

Through faith in God and her newfound fitness, Julia has muscled her way through lifelong pulmonary issues to become a bodybuilder and runner, and she hopes to encourage others to begin their own journeys to health.

“I want to inspire others in their faith and fitness aspirations, even when they have limitations and medical issues of their own,” she said.

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efore Julia Carlson even learned to walk, she began to learn how to navigate life a little differently than most.

When she was born, Julia was extremely small and had fluid on her lungs. As a child, she was diagnosed with chronic bronchial asthma, a condition that weakened her immunity and often kept her ill with lung infections. Because of shortness of breath, tightness in her chest and wheezing, she was not allowed to take physical education classes or participate in sports.

“I battled for some semblance of health throughout my life but tried to diminish my weaknesses with it and not let others see what I struggled with,” Julia said. “I rarely talked about it, but it was a daily challenge, as my stamina, endurance and immunity were way below that of the average person.”

Although she was born in New Jersey, the cold climate wasn’t good for Julia’s health, so her parents moved the family to Georgia when Julia was a teenager. Still, every winter brought infection after infection, so during high school, Julia was tutored at home throughout the winter months.

After completing school, Julia trained to become an optician and began working with Dr. R. Whitman Lord and his wife, Lurue, at Lord Eye Center in Statesboro, where she has worked for more than 25 years. (Lord Eye Center became MyEyeDr. in early 2014.)

Like many working women, Julia struggled to make time for herself.

Due to increasing responsibilities, 55-hour work weeks and caring for her mother, Rosemary Carlson, until her death in 2005, Julia began to see her own health decline. A few years after her mother passed away, Julia’s father, John, became disabled, so Julia stepped in to care for him as they both had done for her mom.

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‘The Art of Africa’ at the Averitt

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Deborah Harvey

re you looking for a cultural experience for yourself or your children that you can’t usually find in town?

Well, teachers, parents, Moments readers — you don’t want to miss the upcoming special exhibit at the Averitt Center for the Arts.

The Center is fortunate to be able to bring an exhibition of African artifacts to Statesboro: “The Art of Africa” from the collection of C.L. Morehead Jr. The exhibit runs Jan. 15 through March 12 and is free to the public for viewing. A member’s only preview party on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. will feature a choral presentation of African music by Trinity Christian School’s high school chorus, an African reception menu and a brief gallery talk by the exhibit curator. (If you are not already a member of the Averitt Center, you can join at the reception.)

The artifacts on exhibit are all from Cameroon and were collected by George Henderson between 1949 and 1968. Henderson and his wife collected more than 500 artifacts while working as missionaries and deeded their collection to friend and active art collector C.L. Morehead Jr. Henderson felt that by studying the complex and beautiful objects created by the tribal

‘The impact of the art of African tribes on Western art in the 20th century is incalculable. It has not only influenced Picasso’s Cubist and Primitive Periods, but the forms and contents of African Art have also inspired Surrealists, Dadaists and Expressionists.

African Art, including music, dance, drama, and literature, as well as visual art, is now recognized as one of the great contributions that Africans have made to the cultural heritage of mankind.

Because of its vigor, marvelous geometric forms, and its evocative power, the art of Africa has truly won its own place in the great traditions of the world.’

George Henderson, missionary and collector people he met, he could fully understand their culture and so begin to reach out to them. He purchased many of the objects, but most were given to him and his wife out of appreciation for their kindness and generosity.

Artifacts from every aspect of life were collected: musical instruments, textiles, cooking and serving containers, furniture, utensils, weapons, tools and, of course, shields, masks, beads, headdresses and other objects used in rituals. Many of these will be included in the exhibition at the Averitt Center, as will a series of black-and-white photographs taken by the Hendersons during

their 19-year tenure as missionaries.

Cameroon is just above the equator on the western curve of Africa. It is a rainy, mountainous, heavily forested region, and its tribes and languages are part of the Congo-Kordofian group: Bamun, Bafun, Kom, Bamilek, Tikar and others. There is plenty of wood and natural resources to sustain the tribal populations who have thrived there for centuries.

The exhibit is a part of the African Heritage Series at the Averitt Center for the Arts. Also included in the series is “Behold, Here Cometh the Dreamer,” an evening of African-American poetry

at the Whitaker Black Box Theater on Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m., as well as the musical “Dreamgirls” at the Emma Kelly Theater on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 31 at 2 p.m.

For more information about these or any of the Averitt Center’s programs and events, call (912) 212-2787 or go to www.averittcenterforthearts.org.

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Different types of tires make a Difference

New Projects for the New Year Erinn Cowart The Art of Lawncare

the exterior of your home as a bonus.

If “in with the new” is not really your thing, you might consider going “out with the old” instead. Cleaning up messy pine straw or debris from your yard can make a big difference all on its own, without spending money on new plants. With a little investment of your time, your landscaping could get a little boost and be ready for new plants in the spring.

Whether big or small, take advantage of the opportunity for a fresh new beginning to start your year off right.

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re you excited for January? I certainly am! Not only is it a refreshing time of year to look forward to new and groundbreaking events, but it’s also the perfect season to follow through on some of those long-overdue projects in your landscaping.

For instance, did you know that wintertime in our growing zone is ideal for big overhaul projects like sod installation? In fact, laying sod in the winter months means that the root systems of the new turf will have time to settle into their new home before greening up in the springtime, causing less stress on the grass and less stress for you.

Additionally, you might consider taking on some smaller-scale projects this season, like refreshing pine straw or mulch in your garden beds or landscaping areas, or perhaps planning out a winter garden with some coldhardy blooms or winter vegetables.

If you don’t feel comfortable going all out with your green thumb, or you just don’t have the space or time, try something manageable like one or two container gardens. Pansies, winter lettuces and other seasonal plants can flourish in pots or window boxes, too, and you can display them around

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Drivers rarely think of the tires on their vehicles until they have a flat. But the type of tires on your vehicle can impact its performance. When choosing tires for their vehicles, drivers should consider a host of factors, including the terrain and driving conditions vehicles are likely to encounter.

Understanding tires and what makes some a better fit than others for certain vehicles can make for safe driving and improved handling. all-season tires The most common type of tire and arguably the best known is the standard allseason tire. Many vehicles come equipped with these tires, which are designed to be versatile enough to grip the road in various conditions. They are commonly made of a harder rubber that will not wear out quickly and will retain their tread. Most dayto-day driving can be done on all-season tires.

High-performance tires People who live in dry climates or drive sports and racing cars can benefit from high-performance tires. These tires are specifically designed to grip the road better and offer superior handling under higher speeds. Because high-performance tires are made of a softer rubber compared to standard tires, they will not last as long as all-season tires. snow tires People who live in snowy, icy conditions will benefit from the use of snow tires.

These tires are designed with special treads to offer more traction in slippery conditions. The rubber used to manufacture the tire can remain flexible even at extremely low temperatures. Winter tires are best reserved for extreme weather and not used all season long because they will wear out more quickly than others.

They may not have the same level of traction on clear roads. In some cases, winter tires may have metal studs included to enhance traction in icy situations. People who do not want to switch tires when cold weather arrives sometimes invest in snow chains that improve traction on standard tires. mud tires Muddy areas can be just as slippery as snowy conditions. Mud tires are designed similarly to snow tires but will have extra grooves and a tread pattern that facilitates movement of mud away from the tires and road. Mud tires may be wider than standard tires as well. truck tires Drivers of trucks or sport-utility vehicles often need special truck tires. These tires can better handle the weight and size of a larger vehicle. Many drivers stick with the type of tire that originally came with their truck. Drivers who like to go off-roading may need an all-terrain tire to offer more traction when climbing hills or traversing different conditions.

It can be easy to overlook the importance of tires, but tires help vehicles remain on the road and can affect mileage, maneuverability and safety.

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Romance & Rehabilitation: When Two Loves Collide

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Af rican H e r i tag e S e ri e s The Averitt Center for the Arts is proud to present the third annual African Heritage Series. The series is celebrated through both theatrical and visual arts. New for 2016 will be Behold, Here Cometh the Dreamer, An evening of African American Poetry. In the gallery we exhibit The Art of Africa, from the collection of C.L. Morehead, Jr. We are pulling out all the stops and ending the series with a production of the musical Dreamgirls — you won’t want to miss any of it!

The Art of Africa January 15 – March 12, 2016

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Ring in a Prosperous 2016 with Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

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he month of January is a time for new beginnings, and what better way to welcome a prosperous new year than with Black-Eyed Pea Hummus? This super creamy and delicious appetizer has just the right amount of spices that will tantalize the taste buds and bring your guests good luck the whole year through!

Black-Eyed Pea Hummus 2 15-ounce cans Bush’s black-eyed peas, drained 3 tablespoons tahini* 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic ½ teaspoon salt Pita bread or chips for serving Drain black-eyed peas really well, then place in a food processor along with tahini, cilantro, lemon juice, cumin, minced garlic and salt. Pulse until smooth and creamy.

Serve at room temperature or place in the fridge to chill, then serve along-

Azure Rountree Fun, Delicious and Festive

side pita bread or chips. *Tahini can be purchased at the Herb Shop in Statesboro.

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.

This month’s recipe is one of many featured in her newest cookbook, “Kid Friendly Recipes from the Kitchen of Azure Rountree,” available for purchase locally at Colonial House of Flowers and the Averitt Center for the Arts. A portion of the proceeds from every book sold will go to benefit children with special needs.

3 Secrets for a Healthier, Happier You This Year

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FamilyShare had invested in premium in the first place.

Our bodies need “premium fuel” in order to function properly. If we feed it good, wholesome foods, we reap the benefits: good overall health, a healthy weight, manageable stress levels and so much more.

We only get one body. That seems like reason enough to treat it well, doesn’t it? That is easier said than done, however, especially considering how confusing it can be to sift through the many diet and lifestyle options promoted on a daily basis. The following are three tips to developing good nutrition: balance, variety and moderation.

Balance

Following extreme diets can feel easier than creating well-balanced meals, but only in the beginning (think: the “crash diet”). The lines are clear — don’t have this, this and this for a

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slim waistline in two weeks. But often, these diets aren’t healthy and don’t prevent you from gaining weight back once you’re finished with those two weeks.

Instead, look for balance in your healthy eating habits. You’re more likely to stay motivated, reap the benefits of long-term change and achieve lasting results. It seems harder because it requires more thinking, planning and effort, but just like with premium gas, the benefits are worth it.

Variety

Eat a variety of foods. Variety not only keeps things interesting but also gives our bodies all kinds of vitamins and nutrients to stay functioning at an optimal level. Variety can be achieved regardless of whether you are a vegetarian, eat from all the food groups, have wheat allergies or have other special food conditions. There are healthy options in every food group.

Branch out, and try something new.

Moderation

Watermelon is great. It is hydrating and full of vitamin C. But, this does not mean chowing down on watermelon all day, every day is healthy. Too much or too little of wholesome foods is unhealthy. However, all foods, when eaten in moderation, can be part of healthy eating habits. Yes, that even includes that chocolate-dipped Oreo you’re dreaming about right now.

Listen to your body. Be in tune with how it responds to lifestyle changes.

Set small goals like eating one fruit and one salad each day, having one vegetarian meal a week and drinking eight glasses of water every day. Don’t forget to congratulate yourself and be proud of accomplishments, even if they seem small; the small, consistent steps are what really form lasting benefits for a lifetime of good health.

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A department of East Georgia Regional Medical Center Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. An order from a physician or qualified healthcare provider is required. If the patient does not have a physician/provider, a list will be provided for the patient’s selection. All mammogram reports will be sent to the physician/provider and follow-ups are the responsibility of the patient. East Georgia Regional Medical Center is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital’s medical staff.

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re your pants feeling tight, but you’re too tired to care? Most people could benefit from making healthier choices. From the way we look to how we feel, deciding to live a healthier lifestyle brings about numerous benefits.

Diets tend to feel restrictive and are difficult to maintain for long periods of time. Food should not be something we dread or regret but instead something enjoyable and energizing.

Instead of trying a radical diet that leaves you hungry all day, why not make good nutrition a part of your daily life?

When considering what your body needs, try thinking of your body as a car. If a car requires premium gas, then you’re going to fill it with premium gas. If you don’t, you’ll end up with some major problems. It might not happen immediately, but down the road, you will pay more than if you

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The Basis of a Well-Set Tent

s a mild and likely wet winter sets in here in Georgia, my mind has been preparing for nightly attempts at comfort in my trusty tent. Numerous years of experience, as well as many encounters with new campers, has shown me that there is a right way, and a very wrong way, to set up a tent. When set up correctly, a tent can be a safe haven against the darkest, dreariest night. When set up incorrectly, however, it can mean a long night of misery, followed by a tired day filled with sunken eyes and drowsiness.

No matter what type of tent you are using, it’s likely to be made of the same components as everyone else’s, though it may be arranged differently or a different size. Most tents are single or double walled, with the majority of recreational campers using double, which is constructed of one mesh wall with a fly or second layer over it. The body is generally floored with a water-resistant material, and the walls and ceiling are held aloft with some type of poles. The fly or outer wall is water resistant and hangs over

Michael McBride Outdoor Fun

the first wall. Stakes hold the corners down, and those ever-tangling cords (guy lines) hold things taunt.

Simple enough. But how many campers, despite following the directions, still end up with drips, wet spots, uneven floors, sagging walls and the restless nights that go with them? Here are a few simple things to do to set up a solid haven, no matter what type of tent you use.

Before you start setting up your tent, find a flat spot that is not in a drainage area. If the only spot available looks like it could be overrun with water from somewhere else (higher ground), dig some small channels to direct any potential running water away from the

base of your tent. Remove any sticks, rocks, acorns and seed pods from the area. Take your time; your back will thank you later. Now pile as many dry leaves as possible in the area you plan to erect your tent. As absurd as it sounds, a pile 2 feet high is perfect. As you set your tent up, these leaves will compress down, forming multiple layers that will trap heat and insulate and cushion the items placed above them.

Next, before setting the base of your tent over the piled leaves, place a ground cloth, tarp or footprint over the leaves. One of the biggest mistakes a camper can make is using a tarp under the tent that is larger than the tent’s base. Water of any type, whether it be dew or rainfall, will run down the tent. This will land on a tarp that protrudes from under the tent’s base and then run to the lowest spot, which is generally where a camper is lying. The perfect footprint or tarp will be about an inch smaller in each direction than the bottom of the tent. If, after you set up the tent, you can see the footprint, it’s too large. Not only will this add a layer of protection against any ground moisture, but it also will

Campers enjoy a well-set tent along the Appalachian Trail near Blood Mountain, Georgia.

protect the bottom of your tent.

Now that you have your tarp set out, you can start setting up your tent. As you place your stakes in the ground, don’t just drive them straight into the ground; any pull toward the tent will have them lean inward, which will loosen the tension on the whole setup. Instead, place the point of the stake toward the tent, with the head leaning at a 45-degree angle away from the tent. Once the stake is driven into the ground, any tension placed on the tent will pull the stake further in, tightening the structure. Once the base is set in place, use the poles to erect the walls, and place the fly or outer wall over the tent.

This is generally where most people finish. No one needs those strings that pull out the walls; they’re just used in case there’s strong wind, right?

Wrong! The outer walls of your tent are made to shed water, but creases and folds allow water to pool and roll down the walls. The longer the water is in contact with the walls, the more likely it is to draw through. Tightening the guy lines on the outside of the tent pulls the wrinkles, folds and slack out of the outer wall. This creates a taunt structure that causes any moisture to quickly roll off, keeping the inside dry.

When tying guy lines off to tent pegs, use the same 45-degree tilt on the pegs as mentioned before. This will keep everything tight for the duration of your stay.

I’ve spent many comfortable nights in cheap tents and a few miserable nights in some really nice, expensive ones. The basis to a well-set tent is taking your time when putting it up and taking the necessary steps to do it right. Whether you’re staying one night on a beautiful summer’s eve or a week in the harsh winter, take your time, make sure that tarp is all the way under there, and tighten those guy lines. When you wake up warm after a long night’s rest, you can thank me with a smile.

Michael McBride is an experienced rock climber, caver and outdoor enthusiast. When not working as a veterinary technician, you will most likely find him in the woods!

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Speak Up for Education is Jan. 28 Board seeks public input for district’s Strategic Waivers School System application Please place this event on your calendar. For more information about the event and SWSS, visit www.bulloch. k12.ga.us/speakupforeducation.

What is an SWSS? According to the Georgia Department of Education, an SWSS/IE2 is a school district that operates under the terms of a SWSS contract. The contract is between the state and local boards of education.

Strategic Waivers School Systems receive needed flexibility in the form of waivers of certain state laws, rules and guidelines. The flexibility allows schools to use innovative strategies to increase student achievement. In exchange, school systems agree to a higher level of accountability and increased student performance. No federal laws may be waived.

This district flexibility option was created by House Bill 1209, which provided for “increased flexibility for local school systems” when it was passed in 2008.

When did the Bulloch County BOE vote to pursue the SWSS option?

At the Nov. 6, 2014, Bulloch County Board of Education meeting, the BOE approved Superintendent Charles Wilson’s recommendation to pursue the SWSS status. Wilson and the board feel that the SWSS is the logical choice for Bulloch County Schools, based on the school system’s community engagement processes in 2014 and 2015 and its strategic plan.

The Bulloch County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, physical handicap, religion or age in employment practices or in admission to or participation in any education programs or activities.

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According to the National Center for Health Statistics, heart disease is the leading causing of death in both men and women. Certain factors beyond an individual’s control, such as family history and age, affect his or her risk of developing heart disease, but men and women are not helpless against heart disease.

Diet can be a friend or foe with regard to heart disease. A bad diet may elevate a person’s risk for high blood pressure, heart attack or stroke, while a diet rich in hearthealthy foods can lower that risk. The following are a handful of heart-healthy foods for men and women who want to begin the new year on a nourishing foot.

• Raisins: Regularly consuming raisins may help lower your blood pressure.

Researchers from the Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center found that consuming raisins three times a day may significantly lower blood pressure among individuals with mild increases in blood pressure. Raisins can help combat the growth of a type of bacteria that causes gum disease, which few people may know is linked to heart disease. In lieu of reaching for cookies or potato chips come snack time, opt for heart-healthy raisins instead.

• Salmon: Though its label as a fatty fish may lead some to question its nutritional properties, salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can decrease a person’s risk of developing an abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia), slightly lower blood pressure and slow the growth of atherosclerotic plaque, the buildup of which can contribute to heart attack, stroke or even death. Albacore tuna, herring and lake trout are additional examples of heart-healthy fatty fish.

• Whole grains: Whole grains help men and women maintain healthy weights while lowering their risk for heart disease, making them perfect dietary additions for anyone who resolves to lose weight and protect their heart in the year ahead. According to the American Heart Association, whole grains, such as whole wheat, oats/oatmeal, rye, barley, and brown rice, are great sources of dietary fiber, while refined grains like white rice and enriched bread contain little fiber. That’s an important distinction, as dietary fiber can improve blood cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

• Tomatoes: Researchers at Boston’s Tufts University analyzed more than a decade’s worth of data in an effort to discover the effects of lycopene, which is the antioxidant responsible for giving tomatoes their familiar red color, on the cardiovascular system. They ultimately discovered that people who regularly consumed foods with lycopene over an 11-year period reduced their risk of coronary heart disease by 26 percent. The lycopene found in tomatoes may be even more accessible when they are cooked. Aspiring to eat healthier is a goal for many people come the dawn of a new year. For more information about heart-healthy foods, visit www.heart.org.

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he Bulloch County Board of Education will host its annual Speak Up for Education event for school councils, parents and the community on Thursday, Jan. 28, from 6–8 p.m. at Statesboro High School. Anyone interested in K–12 public education is encouraged to attend.

This year, the BOE is specifically seeking public input about the district’s Strategic Waivers School System, or SWSS, application to the state before a final contract is submitted to the Georgia Department of Education and the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement for approval.

SWSS, formerly known as Investing in Education Excellence, or IE2, is one of four flexibility options available to Georgia’s public school systems.

Parents who plan on attending the meeting can request free, on-site childcare that evening. The school system’s family liaisons are coordinating this service for children through age 12. Please call (912) 212-8553 or email sharper@bullochschools.org by Jan. 25 to register your child.

The school system’s family liaisons will provide safe supervision, homework assistance, activities and snacks for children. For infants, please provide all supplies they may need (i.e., bottles, diapers). For kindergarteners through 12-year-olds, there will be supervised centers for homework, movies, games and sports. Our family liaisons will assist parents with securely signing in their children.

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y Johnson, counselor and retention coordinator for Ogeechee Technical College, is professionally trained and has the experience to help college students recognize their potential and overcome obstacles that prevent them from succeeding. But her positivity, coupled with her compassion for others, makes Ty the perfect candidate to share advice with those of any age on how to make 2016 the best year yet by maintaining a positive and healthy outlook throughout the entire year.

Ty landed in Statesboro in 2001 when she moved here from Savannah to attend Georgia Southern University. She successfully completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology at GSU and then added a master’s in professional counseling from South University in 2009. She has her license to practice in Georgia and is nationally certified.

Ty added several counseling positions to her resume, including work at Mattie Lively Elementary School, Willingway addiction treatment center and the Savannah River Challenge, before making Ogeechee Technical College her home. For four years, Ty has poured her heart into the school and the students enrolled there — and she loves what she does.

“Making a decision to work in higher education was one of the best decisions I ever made,” she said. “My job here is to provide individual and

By Julie Lavender group counseling. I host workshops, seminars and provide resources to make sure students have the support they need during their academic process.”

With an obvious concern for the students she serves, Ty said, “I often say that school isn’t typically the problem. Life — what happens to them — is the problem.”

That awareness prompted Ty to take action outside of the school setting. Recently, she and her close friend Paulette Chavers, also a licensed counselor, founded a program they call Refocus.

“Refocus teaches people how to focus on the positive — not where you’ve been, but the positive ahead.

Our seminars and lectures and classes help cultivate mental health,” Ty said.

She pointed out that most people are quick to seek a doctor for their physical ailments and difficulties, but when it comes to mental health, many are hesitant to take action.

“Teaching people how to address these issues in a healthy way — it’s a gift I was sent here to do,” she said.

Ty’s compassion for her community as well as her leadership potential haven’t gone unnoticed by others, and she was recently selected as a member of the inaugural class of the Lynda Brannen Williamson Foundation Leadership Academy, a yearlong program that strives to improve career, mentoring and service opportunities for Bulloch County women. One of the focuses of the program is that of ser-

vant leadership as a lifetime journey, a familiar pathway for Ty thus far.

Journeying beside Ty in life is her biggest fan: her husband of less than three months, Paul R. Johnson, the pastor of Spirit and Truth Worship Center in downtown Statesboro. He is also the owner of Kingdom Cuts Barbershop.

“Surrounded by family and friends, I married my dearest friend,” Ty gushed

of her October wedding. “He is one of the most positive (people) I know, and we’ve decided to be each other’s biggest cheerleaders. That’s what you need: someone cheering for you from the sidelines.”

And that’s exactly what she does for her husband, family and friends, college students and community members throughout the year with her focus on the positive.

Ty’s Top Tips to Stay Focused on the Positive • Start and end each day by speaking positive affirmations. Be mindful of the thoughts you’re feeding yourself, like gossip, anger, negativity and hate. You can’t pour in negativity and expect positivity to come out.

• Practice praise and gratitude. Make being thankful a lifestyle.

• Surround yourself with people who love you and hold you accountable. Even counselors need counseling.

• Have a vision for your life. Where are you going, and how do you plan to get there?

Have both short-term and long-term goals.

• Recognize that one bad chapter of your life doesn’t mean you have a bad life.

Learn to forgive, let go and move on.

• Make a habit of helping others and giving to others.

• Practice smiling. Not only does it release endorphins, boost immune health and improve confidence, but smiling also attracts other happy people.

• Cultivate yourself. Grow, grow, grow! Find ways to become a better you.

• Do more of what you enjoy.

• Ask for help. Don’t assume others know

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• Don’t compare yourself to others. Often, when you think the grass is greener on the other side, it could just be turf. Celebrate who you are and what you have to offer.

• Prioritize. Keep the main things the main things!

• Learn the gift of saying goodbye. You can’t embrace the new while holding on to the old.

• Maximize your moments. There are 1,440 minutes in each day. Spend each of them doing something to make your tomorrow better.

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The study was based on data gathered for the Einstein Aging Study, which has since 1993 collected information from locals age 70 and older in Bronx County, New York. Besides physical examinations each year, participants also undergo memory and psychology tests, among other things. Analysis of how well they accomplish activities of daily living is done by the participant or someone close to them. Stress analysis has been part of it since 2005.

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Elizabeth Munoz, postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Psychology at University of California Riverside, told Medscape Medical News the finding “contributes to the growing evidence that psychological stress influences cognitive health.”

Munoz was a researcher in a study that showed one’s perception of stress “influences cognitive performance over a short timescale,” she told Medscape, adding that the new study by Katz and associates “further adds to the chain of evidence that perceived stress may contribute to pathological outcomes over time.”

Because depression is also linked to increased stress risk, cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s, the researchers controlled for it, as well, and still found the link between perceived stress, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s.

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That’s according to a study from the Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, published last month in the international journal Alzheimer’s Disease and Associated Disorders. The findings were considered “robust” and could indicate a pathway to prevention by preventing or treating stress, the researchers said.

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an. 1 brings the promise of a new year and a new you. During the first week of January, gyms are packed with people, weight-loss ads flood the media, and desserts are avoided like the plague. But when the calendar flips to February, old habits can start to creep in, and before you know it, you’re off track.

So, how can you keep the excitement of your weight-loss journey alive for longer than a month? Try the following goal-sustaining suggestions.

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Start smaller. Sometimes you’re so excited to begin losing weight that you actually trip at the starting line.

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Try easing into your exercise routine with a 20-minute walk around the neighborhood. When you find that becomes too easy, increase your time or add an additional activity, like pushups.

Cook delicious homemade meals.

“Healthy” and “delicious” can feel like complete opposites, but believe it or not, you can actually make nutritious food taste yummy.

Search online for healthy cooking blogs, or pick up a cookbook at the bookstore.

Try different recipes, and keep a list of your favorites.

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Share your progress.

Having someone to talk to and share in your success is a very important tool. Share weekly progress with your spouse, your walking buddy or your neighborhood friends. The positive encouragement you receive will keep you motivated to exercise and eat well.

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xtra clothing can quickly take over a home. In fact, according to the National Association of Professional Organizers, too much clutter, general disorganization and difficulty determining what to keep and discard are the primary reasons individuals reach out to professional organizers.

If clearing away closet clutter is on the top of your to-do list this year, consider the following tips: 1. Know what you have. It’s easier to determine what you want to keep and what you would like to donate or discard when you have an idea of what’s in your closet. Take all of your clothes out of your closet and drawers and place them on the bed or floor.

2. Clean the closet thoroughly.

Dust shelving and vacuum the floor of the closet. You can do the same with armoires and dresser drawers.

3. Take inventory of your clothing. Create three main sorting piles. Label one “keep,” another “donate” and the third one “sell.” As you look at your clothing, keep only those items that fit you well and suit both your tastes and your lifestyle.

If a piece needs work but is highquality and worth the cost, take it to a tailor, or make the modifications yourself. Let go of items you never wear or those trendy pieces you

bought on a whim. In addition, figure out which type of clothing best suits your lifestyle and which you could do without. If you have 10 pairs of yoga pants but never hit the gym, you can thin out that collection as well.

4. Immediately bag items to donate. Move items you will be donating out of the room. Place them by the front door, and make a plan to drop them off at a thrift store or in a nearby clothing bin as soon as

you can.

5. Don’t overlook sales opportunities. An easy way to make a little extra money is to sell used belongings at consignment stores.

These shops typically do most of the sales work, including marketing the items, which can be less hectic and safer than selling things on your own.

Only take in items that are clean and in good condition, and opt to have them donated after the consignment period is over if they haven’t sold so they don’t end up back in your closet.

6. Group remaining “keep” clothes in the closet by category.

Organize the clothing you keep by color or style (casual, formal, exercise and so forth). Arrange the clothes in a way that makes most sense to you. Sturdy storage containers and bags can be used to keep off-season clothing out of your closets until it’s needed, which frees up more space.

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Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, sugar, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Add ginger and cook uncovered 20-30 minutes more or until onion is golden brown, still stirring occasionally. Divide mixture in half. Meanwhile, cut carrots and sweet potatoes into cubes. In large pan, combine broth, carrots, and sweet potato. Bring to boil and simmer covered 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add half of the onion mixture. Puree until smooth with immersion blender or in batches in blender. Return to pot. Add cream and heat through. Top with remaining onion mixture.

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Dear Jill, I don’t know how old you are, but I’m going to guess you’re in your mid40s. You escaped being a 20-something in the social media age. Today’s young people want instant gratifica-

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tion. They want expensive clothes and expensive cars, and they want those things right now so they can post pictures to show all of their friends what they’ve got. I don’t know if the parents are buying these kids new cars when they’re in college or what, but I wonder if they appreciate what they have and how long it takes many people to earn what is not handed to them.

It seems so many people believe success should be immediate. It is not. Generally, success is the result of time and hard work, not the instant gratification so many seem to feel is their right. — Marvin T. Marvin, you guessed pretty closely on the age, and indeed, I did skate through my 20s without embarrassing photos of myself being Tweeted and Instagrammed everywhere! Even so, I doubt growing up in the social media age would have swayed my values and stances on working hard and saving money.

Dear Jill, There are a few tips that I acquired over the years, which have helped my husband and me to save money.

• Try to keep your mortgage/rent payment (including tax escrow) between 25–30 percent of your monthly

income. My mom recommended this when I first married, and I’m glad she did.

• Use cash only for weekly purchases of gas, incidentals and food. I draw out the same dollar amount each week from the bank and use an envelope system for dividing the cash into certain categories. When my husband and I are out of cash, we have to wait.

It teaches discipline.

• Save off the top. If you are able, have a set dollar amount deducted from your check and deposited electronically into your savings account.

Even $5 a week is a start, and you really don’t miss it.

When my family travels, we calculate the cost of breakfast, snacks,

travel information and swimming into the cost of our room. For example, a hotel charges $100 for a double room.

It also has an indoor pool, cable, a gym, free wi-fi and free breakfast. I know that breakfast alone might cost the family $15–$20, and admission to a pool or water park may be another $10 per person. With that in mind, I think $25 per person for a family of four makes that $100-a-night hotel affordable and fun.

• Take advantage of your community’s free and low-cost activities. I find my local library and historical society some of the best sources of information and entertainment.

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id you make any New Year’s resolutions for 2016? This time of year, we’re often thinking about topics like weight loss, health and wellness and financial wellness, and for me, couponing and financial wellness go hand in hand.

Coupons are certainly a part of my savings equation, but on a larger scale, my life is self-governed by this simple principle: Spend less than you make.

I didn’t grow up wealthy, and I still don’t consider myself to be wealthy.

Successful, blessed and happy? Absolutely. I know how to live well within our household’s budget, and we’re able to put away money for other household expenses, college, a future vehicle and household emergencies. We definitely make different financial decisions than some of our friends and peers, but we do what works for our household.

Some of my readers have been sharing their tips for living frugally and setting a household budget. The following are a couple of them:

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