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The official first day of spring is March 20, and I, for one, am more than ready for some lovely spring weather. Cool mornings and evenings with a bit of warmth midday is just what this girl needs after the wacky winter weather we experienced in January and February this year. This month, we feature Jemelleh Coes, a local teacher that goes above and beyond to serve her students. Coes, who teaches eighth-grade special education English language arts and reading at Langston Chapel Middle School was named the 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year. This honor recognizes her hard work in the classroom but also requires Coes to travel across the state to spread the good Casey and Aubrey Stoddard news about what is happening in education. Our Go Girl this month is Rebekah Faulk. A food blogger and local cooking TV show host, Rebekah joined 35 other cooks from across the nation to audition for the second season of ABC’s “The Taste” which premiered in January. Rebekah is actively following her passions and finding that as she does, success follows. If you’re looking for a laugh, check out Broments this month as columnist Scott Garner writes about his adventures in parenting while a knee injury keeps him confined to his recliner. If you’re ready to get out in your yards and garden, you are not alone. Our resident lawncare expert Erinn Cowart has some great tips to help you get started. And finally, with St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we have a simple, paper shamrock tutorial in Hunter’s How To column. Have a magical March!
Health...................................... 5 Fashion.................................... 7 Kid Science............................. 8 Fittness................................... 9 Hunter's How-to.................... 10 'A Teacher Is...'................. 12-13 BROments............................ 14 Calendar........................... 16-17 Recreation............................. 18 The Art of Lawncare.............. 19 Gator Bites............................ 20 Bulloch County Schools........ 23 GoGirl................................... 25 Farmer's Market Recipe........ 28 Kids Corner........................... 29 Games.................................. 30 Coupons............................... 31
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Tips to Get Kids Excited About Science
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ometimes it can be hard to convince kids that learning is fun. While parents can’t necessarily control how exciting the school day is, they can make off-hours learning more fun and exciting — especially when it comes to a potentially hands-on subject like science. It is particularly important to foster an interest in science at an early age. Not only does an understanding of its principles mean a greater understanding of how the world works, the need for experts in scientific fields is on the rise, according to Labor Department statistics. If you’re not too up on the subject yourself, don’t worry. You don’t need to be Sir Isaac Newton to put a spotlight on science, say experts. “Children are natural explor-
ers. They want to roll over rocks to see what critters are hiding below, and take apart gadgets to see how they work. It’s important to encourage that. We don’t want our kids to just consume technology - we want them to design it, build it, and be innovators,” says “Science Bob” Pflugfelder, an elementary school teacher and co-author of the “Nick and Tesla” book series for kids. Here are a few ways to get started:
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Make your home a laboratory. In order for your experiments to be safe and successful, be sure to follow instructions. There are plenty of free online resources that parents can turn to for science fair and experiment ideas — and complete instructions. For example, to build your own fog tornado or make your own
rock candy, you can visit www. ScienceBob.com for step-by-step guides.
Think Fiction
An exciting work of fiction can be inspiring. Expose your kids to entertaining movies and books that feature the application of science in action-packed scenarios. For example, the “Nick and Tesla” series, by Pflugfelder and writer and journalist Steven Hockensmith, follows the adventures of two 11 year-old siblings who use science and electronics to solve mysteries. Narratives are peppered with blueprints and instructions, so young budding inventors at home can follow along. Information about their latest book, “Nick and Tesla’s High-Voltage Danger Lab,” as well as the other books in the series can be found
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One thing that most museums have in common is signs that say “do not touch.” But at a science museum, it’s all about interactive fun. Take the kids to learn more about their favorite subjects, from animals to outer space to volcanoes. Remember, science is all around us, so you don’t necessarily need to go somewhere special to get kids thinking about it. Turn a regular day of errands into one of scientific discovery. Encourage your kids to note their observations on paper and discuss what they’ve seen and what it means at the end of the day. Just because the school bell rings, doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. Take steps to make science a bigger and better part of your kids’ day.
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St. Patrick's Day Decorations If you've got paper and tape, you can make some easy St. Patrick's Day decorations. The other night I made a couple paper hearts while watching TV and working on a class project. As I went to collect the trash and throw away my failed idea, I noticed something; the paper looked somewhat like a shamrock. With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I thought, “it’s never too late to start decorating.” You could stick them on a wall or door temporarily or glue them to a board permanently to make a 3D wall poster. They'd be cool to attach to presents, too. Surprise somebody with an explosion of shamrocks!
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These are made from traditional heart shapes with a slit cut partway down the center. Cut your own hearts freehand or print and cut out the shapes, which might be faster for you and simpler for small children.
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To make a flat heart into something three dimensional, roll the inner edges of the two arcs toward the back with your fingers to get the shape started.
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Cut some stem pieces and fold a crease most of the way up the center. These can be long rectangles, slightly curved if you like. Each shamrock requires three hearts and a stem.
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Tape three hearts together so their points meet in the center. Tape a stem on top. Apply wall putty or a rolled piece of tape to the center of the shamrock, and stick it to your wall. A surface covered with these would be awesome, and then you could call it an "installation" and get extra respect.
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'A Teacher is...' Jemelleh Coes is more than an educator
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ven before she could pronounce the word “neurosurgeon,” Jemelleh Coes knew it was what she would become when she grew up — a “new surgeon,” according to her 5-year-old self. Years later, however, when highschool-aged Jemelleh learned just how many years of postsecondary education that childhood dream would require, she tweaked her plans. “I decided that I would go into the field of nursing and progress into medicine from there. My maiden name was Nurse, so secretly I thought it would be cool to be Nurse Nurse,” she said. “Once I started the program, I realized that giving shots and examining medical perplexities was not for me, but I wanted to stay in a field where I could serve others. “While in college, I took a job at an afterschool program and fell in love working with students, especially the ones that no one else wanted to work with. I decided that if someone would pay me to do what I would do for free, count me in!” Jemelleh went on to graduate from Georgia Southern University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in special education and two years later earned a master’s degree in teaching and learning from GSU. Since then, she has impacted the lives of
Linsay C. Rudd hundreds of students at Langston Chapel Middle School, where she teaches eighth-grade special education English language arts and reading. “When I started teaching at LCMS, I was the youngest staff member. To my benefit, it stayed that way for four years. So, my team took me under their wing and helped to mold me every day,” she said. “Some days I would get the ‘What in the world are you doing?’ look or ‘That’s probably not going to turn out well’ talk, but most days it was the ‘You are a great teacher, kid’ that motivated me. I don’t know if it was true or not, but it was enough to keep me going.” Jemelleh’s team members weren’t the only ones to recognize the difference she was making as an educator. In only her fourth year of teaching, Jemelleh was named the LCMS Teacher of the Year. From there, she was chosen as the Bulloch County Teacher of the Year and ultimately was named the 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Those honors are an acknowledgement of the countless hours Jemelleh spends both inside and outside the classroom working to help her students succeed — developing relationships with them, determining how to present information so that it is relevant to their lives and
Jemelleh Coes with daughter Gabrielle
come, I would try to give him scenarios in which he would have to write; he would always come up with a reason as to how he could avoid it. I was relentless in my pursuit to get him to write. Unfortunately, he was relentless in his pursuit to not.” “One day, I was out sick. It also happened to be my birthday,” Jemelleh said. “When I returned, there was a note on my desk: ‘I hope you get better soon. Oh yeah, and happy birthday. From Frank.’ After I got over the shock of who the writer was, I went to Frank and asked him if he had written the note himself. He replied, ‘Yep. I found a good reason to write.’ While it was only two sentences, I was able to break through a barrier.” For Jemelleh, that triumph is an example of success in its purest form, both for her and for her student. “Success is continually moving forward, even when staying stagnant or moving backwards is far more convenient,” she said. “Success is removing road blocks for those that come after you.” Currently in her sixth year as an educator, Jemelleh is taking a break from the classroom to fulfill her duties as Georgia Teacher of the Year, traveling around the state to spread the good news about what’s happening in education. Her days are filled visiting teachers, principals, superintendents, school board members, government officials and representatives of various agencies that support education in some way. With so much of her week spent on the road, Jemelleh struggles to find a balance
between work and time spent with her husband, Alvie — who is currently running for Bulloch County Clerk of Courts — and their 1-year-old daughter, Gabrielle. “Alvie or I will take Gabby to school, and if I’m not back in time, either Alvie or Barbara Brown, Gabby’s godmother (and Jemelleh’s fellow eighth-grade teacher), will pick her up. They always let her take a nap, so when I get to her, it’s game on!” she said. “She loves to laugh and entertain and expects you to do the same. For some reason, I always find it in me to oblige, even after extremely long days.” Even harder is finding a little time all to herself. “Sometimes I stay up really late just to relax and watch TV, which seems like a long lost friend,” she said. “I tell Alvie that Gabby is out of milk, and I sneak away for a few hours to walk around Hobby Lobby or Dollar Tree. I think he has figured out that it doesn’t take a couple of hours to get milk. In fact, if he comes home and thinks that I’ve had a long day, he’ll say, ‘I
think Gabby is running low on milk.’ And that’s my cue!” Despite the challenges that arise while managing such a full plate, Jemelleh has no intention of slowing down, regardless of the overwhelming success she’s experienced so early in her career as an educator. There are still goals to meet, lives to touch, practices to improve. “I have this motto — in fact, in our house, we have the motto, ‘You can always be better,’” she said. “I definitely celebrate the major and minor successes, and even when I’ve given my best, I know that I can be better.” Jemelleh certainly has plenty of reason to celebrate — and Bulloch County has even more reason to celebrate her.
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creating an environment in which they aren’t afraid to make mistakes. For Jemelleh, it is that work that defines who she is as an educator. “A teacher is a designer, a cultivator, a motivator, a learner, a magician, a doctor, a politician, a philosopher, a detective and sometimes even a referee, all before 3 p.m.,” she said. “Most importantly, a teacher is a promise that this generation will reach higher height than those before them, a promise that the words ‘limitless possibilities’ can reign true. A teacher is a promise that students with great gifts and those with few, those with great riches and those with none, and those with great challenges and those with minor will be given a chance at success inside our walls.” It’s far from easy. Each day as an educator can bring its share of difficulties, but Jemelleh does not shy away from them. In fact, it is when facing these obstacles that she finds the most fulfillment. “I enjoy helping my most challenging students succeed,” she said. “I once had a student who was a challenge for almost every teacher he had, including me. Sometimes he would do his work, but if he had to write more than two words or four or five numbers in math, he would refuse. When I would ask him how he expected to get through life without writing, he would articulate in a very logical and matter-of-fact manner that the only thing that he would ever need to write would be his name and maybe a few numbers, because computers were taking over and he could type everything. “In the days and weeks to
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Ninja-induced Injury No Fun for Dad
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s of this writing, it has been nearly three weeks since I severely injured my left knee. Perhaps I injured it while racing through the toppling artifices of an ancient temple in a heroic attempt to reach a rare archeological treasure. Perhaps I was suckerkicked by a ninja after I rebuffed a nighttime attack on the local Dollar General (known to be a prime ninja target). Or, if you like, I simply stepped awkwardly off of a ladder, twisted my knee and fell to the ground with a torn patella tendon. You choose. (Please choose ninjas.) The “why” isn’t so important to the larger point of this short essay. More important are the repercussions. When ninjas tear your patella
tendon, they do more than launch you into a brief, white-hot blast of pain. Because one does not simply rest a torn patella tendon and wait for it to get better. Someone — preferably a licensed practitioner of the orthopedic arts — will have to intervene and repair the ninja-induced damage. Unfortunately, surgery is only the first step. Since going under the knife, I have had a full schedule of doing bupkus. “Doing bupkus,” in this case, is shorthand for: watching Netflix, playing video games, reading, writing and noodling around on my guitar. If that sounds like a great weekend, it is. A great weekend. But three weeks in, I’d happily return to work tomorrow in exchange for the ability to get up and walk around. Because if there is no other reason to hate being told to “sit down and let it
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heal,” the injury is keeping me from playing with my son the way I’ve been doing his whole life. Worse, Atticus knows I’m wounded, which alternately disappoints and delights him. He would love for me to be able to put him on my shoulders, roughly wrestle around or otherwise run around like crazy people. However, knowing my limitations has made him bold about ignoring or disobeying me. “Hey, you! Leave the front door alone.” Moments later, the dog is outside and Atticus is laughing like a maniac. This is the toddler equivalent of the middle finger. You want me to pick up my trains, old man? Come over here and make me. And my kid is one of the good ones. Injured parents with strong-willed two-year-olds have my enduring sympathy. It’s not like you can go out and buy one of those remote-control shock collars some folks use to curb the bad behavior of dogs. I don’t know if there’s a specific law against that approach to parenting but I am nearly positive anyone attempting to remote shock their toddler — however justified the tactic might be — will receive a visit from people with badges. The “Daddy Voice” even loses a little thunder when it emanates from a recliner. One tactic has been to change my position. If my voice comes from the study or bedroom or
even the couch rather than my usual location, the kid has to take a pause and reassess the enemy position. The second tactic has been dubbed “the Hand of God.” This strategy takes a little foresight and involves positioning my wife or another adult near the boy’s position. When Atticus moves into a position of potential trouble, my voice is reinforced by the second adult. “Didn’t you hear your daddy?” is quickly becoming Atticus’s least-favorite phrase. The bum knee has also been a game-changer for my wife. In addition to serving as my remotely controlled hands, Jessica has been forced to assume most of my parental duties. Our division of labor has always been fairly even where Atticus is concerned. This means Jessica now has about twice as much to do as before in the childcare arena. Luckily, grandparents have also stepped in to ease the load. My parents — who are the usual daytime caregivers for their grandson — have taken on more hours (and miles) of babysitting duty, while Jessica’s folks recently gathered up the boy for a week-long visit. None of this has done anything to nullify the oppressive boredom of being confined to the house. Having so many helping hands come to the rescue has allowed my mind to focus almost exclusively on the boredom and not become distracted with worry that I, my wife or my son might drop into ennui-induced insanity. Even with a busted knee, we’re all keeping our wits about us. More or less. Which is good. Because who knows when the next ninja attack is coming. Scott Garner lives in Statesboro with his wife, son and pets. And painkillers. Lots and lots of painkillers.
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Tumbling Ages 3–12 Honey Bowen Building
Swing Into Spring 5 p.m. at Mill Creek Park Free
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Cotton Candy 5K 1–2 p.m. GSU R.A.C. Center
Statesboro Firefighter Challenge Ogeechee Fair Ground
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The Jungle Book 7–8 p.m. Statesboro High School
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Neal Dunn Memorial Trail Ride Saddle Trails in Twin City $20
Neos Dance Theater 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Averitt Center
Statesboro Youth Corale: Motown, Magic and More! 7 p.m. Averitt Center
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Statesboro Bulloch Parks & Recreation Monthly Events Adult Softball Managers Meeting Monday, March 10 6:30 p.m. Honey Bowen Building Doyle Baseball Clinic Sunday, March 8 12–5 p.m. Ages 6–17 $45 Softball Academy Sunday, March 8 12–5 p.m. Ages 7–14 $45 Neal Dunn Memorial Trail Ride March 15 9 a.m. Saddle Trails in Twin City $20 Tumbling March 24 – May 7 Ages 3–12 times vary by age $65 Honey Bowen Building Swing Into Spring Friday, March 28 5 p.m. at Mill Creek Park free Swim Lessons Session 7: March 3 – April 2 Monday/Wednesday Classes Fee: $40 Swim Lessons Session 8: March 4 – April 3 Tuesday/Thursday Classes Fee: $40 Swim Lessons Session 6: March 1 – April 19 Saturday classes Fee: $40
Lap Swim Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday 6 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 7–8 p.m. Splash in the Boro $2/visit or $50/30-visit pass Shallow Water Aerobics Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30–9:30 a.m. Splash in the Boro $5/visit or $125/ 30-visit pass Deep Water Aerobics Monday/Wednesday/Friday 7:15–8:15 a.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:30–9:30 a.m. Splash in the Boro $5/visit or $125/ 30-visit pass Parent & Tot Swim through May 16 Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–2 p.m. Splash in the Boro $2 per person Family Fun Swim Through May 3 Saturdays 10 a.m.–noon $3 per person Arthritis Therapy Through May 15 Tuesdays/Thursdays 1–1:45 p.m. Splash in the Boro $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Aqua Zumba Tuesdays 7–7:45 p.m. Splash in the Boro $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass
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Level 1 Junior Golf School March 25 – April 24 Tuesday/Thursday 6-7 p.m. Fee: $60 Level 2 Junior Golf School Begins March 24 – April 23 Mon/ Wed 6-7 p.m. Fee: $60 Youth Tennis Lessons (Statesboro) March 21– April 11 Fridays 4–5 p.m. (Ages 5–6) 5–6 p.m. (ages 7–8) $35/person Youth Tennis Lessons (Statesboro) March 18 – April 10 Tuesdays/Thursdays 4–5 p.m. (Ages 9–12) 5–6 p.m. (ages 12–18) $45/person Youth Tennis Lessons (Brooklet) March 17 – April 9 Mondays/Wednesdays 3:30–4:30 p.m. (Ages 5–8) 4:30–5:30 p.m. (ages 9–12) $45/person
Lifeguard Training Courses March 21–29 Days/times vary $150/class Walking & Sit Fit Tuesdays & Fridays 9:45–10:45 a.m. Honey Bowen Building $2/session Silverliners Line Dancing Thursdays 1:30–3 p.m. Beginners lesson 1 p.m. Honey Bowen Building $2/session Evening Line Dancing Mondays & Tuesdays 5:30–7 p.m. $5/class Learn to Play Bridge Tuesdays 3-5 p.m. FREE Bingo with the Lunch Bunch Tuesdays 11–11:45 a.m. FREE *must be a member of the lunch bunch
Adult Tennis Lessons (Statesboro) March 21 – April 11 Fridays 6–7:15 p.m. $35/person
Horseback Riding Lessons March 3 – April 11 Ages 5-18 Monday–Friday $150/session
Piano Lessons Monday and Friday sessions available Fridays 3-6 p.m. (30 minute sessions) Honey Bowen Building $18/lesson or $62/four lessons
Statesboro-Bulloch Track Club March – May Saturdays Ages 7–8 $40/month
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inter can leave behind nasty messes in its wake. Now is the time to take a peek at your lawn — or what’s left of it — and assess the scope of the current situation. You may be pleasantly surprised to discover that all of your hard work last fall has paid off tremendously, and your property, though a little worse for wear, has been preserved nicely and is ready for new growth, ideas and plans. But if not, you may need to rethink your “to-do” list. Before starting out on any new landscape projects, consider these common problems — and their solutions — that often occur after winter makes its escape. 1 “My lawn has ugly dead spots all over it, even though new grass is growing in other places!” Turf grass can appear dead and brown for a number of reasons. Smothering is one cause of this. Usually snow and ice are responsible; however, in warmer climates, smothering occurs when leaves and other debris has been left to lie on the ground throughout winter, creating dead patches and matting. Airflow, access to minerals, water and sunlight have all been restricted for too long and mold and bacteria are allowed to grow unheeded, so now the grass is paying the price. A patchy lawn may be remedied by first removing any leaves, pine straw or household items that have been left to sit on the turf. Core aeration and de-thatching are recommended, as well as good levels of moisture and fertilizer. If this still yields no results, you may want to consider re-seeding the areas in question. If this avails no results, call in a professional team to take a sample and discover what is causing the problem. 2 “I amended my soil last fall to balance out the pH, but it still looks the same. What did I do wrong?” Well, you may have put too much or too little product into your soil. Certain soils need certain types and amounts of adjustment, and it can be a tricky
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arch comes in like a lion at Bulloch Academy with all sorts of events which highlight the various dimensions of the school and its students. On the fourth, a Spring Sports Pep Rally at 2:15 p.m. cranks up the afternoon’s activities. Later, an Open House will be held from 5-6:15 p.m. Bulloch Academy opens up its doors in the lower, middle and upper schools to the public. Teachers and administrators will be available for prospective parents to discuss the curriculum, see student activity and find out more about the private school on Westside Road. Afterward, the school will hold its annual Fine Arts Night. Members of the high school’s Literary team get the opportunity to practice in front of a live audience in such events as girls’ trio, extemporaneous speaking and dramatic interpretation before the Region 4-AAA competition on the 10th. The school’s Praise and Worship Band as well as talented artists, pianists, dancers and elementary classes also will perform on the stage in the cafeteria. The “Miss Bulloch Academy” pageant will be held on March 22 at the Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center. This
Junior Class fundraiser, under the direction of Jennifer Tatum, showcases the beauty, grace and class of the young ladies of the Academy. The school’s high school Robotics Team, BA BOTS, travels to the University of Central Florida in Orlando on March 12-15 to participate in a regional tournament. Led by science teacher Karen Whitten, the team has spent weeks building and preparing their presentation. Two years ago, the squad won the top rookie team honors and placed eigth overall. Other events include: March 8 – GSU Mathematics Tournament; March 11 – Cap and Gown Delivery; March 12 – Christian Learning Performance; March 13 – Youth Leadership Bulloch; March 19 – Senior Honors Presentations; March 18 – Report Cards go home, Class AAA state literary meet; March 20 – Senior Cap and Gown Pictures, Coca-Cola Truckload Sales Delivery; March 26 – BA Night at Zaxby’s; March 28 – Stand Up, Stand Out with GSU Zetas, Lower-School Dance. Spring sports get underway as middle and high-school student athletes compete in baseball, track and field, soccer, tennis and golf. For more activities or events, check out the school’s website at www.bullochacademy.com.
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Children begin learning to read early in their education. Very often some children seem to excel at reading and writing, while others may struggle. The obstacles kids struggle with may disappear as they age and grow more accustomed to reading, but no such relief comes for kids struggling with dyslexia. The Mayo Clinic defines dyslexia as a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading. It is a common condition and does not mean a child has subpar vision or intelligence. Dyslexia often goes undiagnosed, and many kids reach adulthood before realizing they are dyslexic. According to Dyslexia Health, 70 to 80 percent of people with poor reading skills are likely to be dyslexic, and dyslexia is the most common cause of difficulties with reading, spelling and writing. Dyslexia affects people in various ways. While some may experience only minor symptoms, others may have greater difficulties, including problems with grammar, recognizing left from right and trouble with complex language skills. Without help, children with dyslexia can easily grow discouraged with their studies. However, with therapy, many kids can learn to work around their dyslexia. Causes of dyslexia Dyslexia has been linked to improper genetic development in the brain. It tends to run in families and affects the parts of the brain responsible for language development. There are no surefire ways to predict if a person will have dyslexia. However, in families with high rates of the condition, there is a greater risk. Symptoms Very often it is difficult to recognize dyslexia before a child enters school. There may be some early clues, but these are not always definitive. Potential clues include learning to talk late, having difficulty learning new words and exhibiting difficulty rhyming words. School-aged children may have trouble with sequences, following commands in order, reading at the recommended level, processing and understanding, and/or seeing or writing letters or words in reverse. As children with dyslexia age, they may have difficulty summarizing stories, managing time or learning a foreign language. Treatment There are no medications to correct the underlying brain abnormality that doctors feel causes dyslexia, but there are various treatment methods. Practice and repetition are some of the hallmarks of dyslexia therapy. Rather than standard lessons, individuals with dyslexia may need multi-sensory lessons that combine sight, touch and sounds when introducing new concepts. Screen readers and audio books can also help children learn how to read more effectively. In the classroom, children may need more time to complete assignments. Teachers should be made aware of a dyslexia diagnosis so they can work with students and parents to develop a learning system that works. Practicing reading different types of texts also can help. Dyslexia is a common learning disability that affects many children and adults. But therapy and emotional support can help people with dyslexia overcome their disabilities.
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his spring area pre-school and elementary teachers will have two opportunities to share live theatre with youngsters in their classes as Statesboro High School’s Fine Arts Department hosts two student matinees, “The Jungle Book” and “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” Hosted in Bulloch County’s largest performing arts theatre, the SHS Fine Arts Auditorium, Drama Teacher Eddie Frazier, Choral Teacher Lisa Muldrew, and their students will bring the characters from these works off the page and on to the stage. “I like to do shows with larger than life characters so that (drama students) can meet and interact with the children and get them even more excited about theatre and performing arts,” said Frazier. Frazier and Muldrew seek to show youngsters the fine arts opportunities that are available in high school, instill a love for the arts, and show them how talent can be used in a future career. “Our students sing, dance, act, paint, build, learn technical aspects of theatre, create costumes and props, and more,” said Muldrew. For four seasons Frazier’s drama classes and Muldrew’s musical theatre classes have added student matinees to their public performance schedules. As a result pre-school and elementary students have seen productions such as “Alice in Wonderland,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Seussical, Jr.,” “Charlotte’s Web,” “Willy Wonka, Jr.,” and “Scrooge.” Frazier and Muldrew make academic Internet links and activity suggestions available to help teachers follow up the theatre experience in their classrooms. “We want to expose the younger students to theatre and provide them with a live theatre experience that they might not get to have otherwise,” said Frazier. Teachers have seen the educational benefit of these shows. “I get a lot of the same teachers, who bring different classes each year because they enjoyed the previous year's show and the students had a truly positive theatre experience,” said Frazier. Frazier and Muldrew both keep students and teachers in mind when selecting shows. “We all know how important it is for children to read and to have positive role models, so I have looked at curriculum to help choose my productions, but I have also looked at shows that are based on popular books,” said Muldrew. Frazier too has selected shows to match elementary curriculum. When the new Common Core Georgia Performance Standards were introduced two years ago, Frazier chose for his students to perform “Charlotte’s Web” to help support Bulloch County’s elementary school faculty, who were reading this novel to first graders. The student matinees are 80 minutes with either no intermission or a five-minute intermission. The SHS auditorium provides excellent seating and visibility, and organizers reserve seating areas up front for the youngest students. Interested teachers can contact Eddie Frazier or Lisa Muldrew for more information. "The Jungle Book" Student Matinees — Thursday, March 20, and Friday, March 21 (Friday Matinee is now sold out), at 9:00 a.m. in the Statesboro High School Auditorium. Admission is $2.00 per student or parent. Teachers and bus drivers are free. If you plan to bring students to the show, please email SHS Drama Teacher Eddie Frazier at dfrazier@bulloch.k12.ga.us. "The Jungle Book" Public Performance — Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in the SHS Auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the time of the performance. General admission $5, and children age 10 and under $2. Both shows feature SHS drama students. "Beauty and the Beast, Jr." Student Matinee — Friday, April 25, at 9 a.m. Students are $2 and teachers and bus drivers are free. If any teachers would like reservations and curriculum connections, contact SHS Choral Teacher Lisa Muldrew at (912) 212-8860 or lmuldrew@bulloch.k12.ga.us. "Beauty and the Beast, Jr." Public Performance — Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $5, and children four and under are free. Tickets will be sold at the time of the performance. Both shows feature SHS musical theatre students.
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How-to pack a car safely
This is the prime season for road trips, which many people feel are the most affordable vacation option available. They also provide unsurpassed views of the countryside and the ability to slow down and customize the trip as desired. Packing the car for a road trip can be complicated. Although the goal may be to cram as much as possible into the car and get on the road quickly, part of the safety plan for this year’s adventure should include packing properly to avoid injury. Americans drive trillions of miles in any given year. Although it is difficult to make a direct comparison between how many people choose driving as opposed to flying, when comparing data from the Federal Highway Administration and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, for every mile Americans flew they drove about six more in 2011. With so many miles clocked on the road, it is essential to make the experience as safe as possible — and that means properly securing belongings in a vehicle before getting on the road. Unsecured or improperly packed items in a car or truck have the potential to cause serious injury when on the road or, at the very least, may obscure visibility when driving, says Consumer Reports. The organization and others offer drivers a series of tips that can help make travel safer. Adjust tire pressure prior to travel. Consult the owners manual to determine the proper tire pressure when the vehicle is carrying a full load. This will not only help alleviate unnecessary wear and tear on the tires, but also can help to prevent a tire blow-out. Know the car’s limits. It also is important to stay below the maximum permitted weight or maximum load capacity for the car or truck. Consumer Reports says that the capacity for small SUVs can span from 825 pounds to 1,155 pounds. Midsize SUVs may carry anywhere from 900 pounds to 1,405 pounds. Minivan capacities can vary significantly as well. The load capacity is specified in the owner’s manual. Store the heaviest items at the lowest, most central part of the vehicle. This helps reduce effects on handling that can lead to problems with steering or braking. Drivers should keep the overall center of gravity lower to help reduce the risk of rollover. Make sure everything is secured in the car or truck. Use crates or boxes to house smaller items. Use straps or rope to tie down anything loaded in the back of a truck or SUV to the vehicle’s cargo anchors. Load as much as you can into a car’s trunk to avoid having loose items rolling around inside the passenger area. Keep a clear view of mirrors and the rear of the vehicle. Do not pack any items higher than the level of the rear seats. Not only can these items fly forward in the event of sharp braking or a crash, but they also may See us for winter tires and obscure the driver’s view the highest level of service. of the road. Invest in a roof rack or cargo box. Only place light items on the roof of the car so you can free up interior space. Secure roof items tightly, as they will be caught by the updraft while driving and you do not want to send them airborne and onto the roadway. Also, if you do use the roof for storage, be aware of how Nevil Tire Service much taller the items will 600 Northside Dr W. Statesboro, Ga. 30458 (912) 764-3322 make your vehicle so you Committed to quality • Oil Changes Alignment • Fair, honest pricing know if you can safely www.neviltireservice.com drive beneath underpasses.
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indigenous to Ireland, and many historians note that Ireland was separated from the rest of the continent by the end of the Ice Age, which would have made it impossible for snakes to infest Ireland by the time Saint Patrick was born. The legend of Saint Patrick driving snakes from Ireland is likely rooted in the pagan practices that employed the use of serpent symbols during worship. So when Saint Patrick is credited with driving snakes from Ireland, this is likely just symbolic of his success at spreading Christianity and putting an end to pagan practices, including those that used likenesses of serpents.
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something special. Her blog is packed with information about restaurants as close to home as Sugar Magnolia Bakery and Cafe in Statesboro and as far away as Hottie Hawg’s Smokin’ BBQ in Atlanta. The success of the blog has opened several other doors for her. Less than two years later starting her blog, “Some Kinda Good” is ranked No. 3 on Urbanspoon’s leaderboard of Top Georgia Food Blogs. Rebekah is also the food columnist for the “Statesboro Herald,” and helps to produce and host Statesboro Cooks, a 30-minute cooking program produced by students majoring in multimedia communications in Georgia Southern University’s Department of Communication Arts. The program airs on cable channel 99. “Following my passions and chasing dreams has affected my life in a major and positive way. When you do the things you love, success comes,” Rebekah said. She may only have been featured for a few minutes when “The Taste” premiered, but it was an experience she says she will never forget. “Of course, I wish I had gotten more air time, but I'm genuinely grateful for what I received,” Rebekah said. “I was featured in the very beginning of the show, and the audience still got glimpses of my personality throughout the program.” She also was taken with the feedback she received from friends, family and followers of her blog. “After ‘The Taste’ aired, I received the most encouraging email from a fan who had read about my experience,” she said.
Rebekah Faulk The message read: “I'm sure you inspired many budding chefs with your story, as well as anyone who might be on the fence wondering whether or not to ‘Just Do It!’ Thanks for that.” “Life is short, and if I can inspire one person who's in a funk or bogged down by an uninspired life, I've done my job,” Rebekah said. Her ultimate goal is to be able to make a living applying her professional skill set to food and music. “I would love to write for a food and lifestyle magazine or work for a food and beverage (public relations) firm on the East Coast,” she said. “I'd also like to have my own cooking show, and maybe a cookbook or two. “When I'm able to cook and share recipes with others or sing in front of a group of people, and they respond by saying that was the best thing they ever ate, or that my song blessed them in some way, it's rewarding and fulfilling,” she said. Rebekah Faulk is chasing her passions and following her dreams. You go, girl!
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ive Rebekah Faulk a camera, a microphone and a stocked kitchen and watch her spring to life. A food blogger and local cooking TV show host, Rebekah joined 35 other cooks from across the nation to audition for the second season of ABC’s “The Taste” which premiered on Thursday, Jan. 2. A natural entertainer with a knack for writing, cooking and singing, Rebekah says she was right at home with the cameras but initially was surprised to be invited to compete on the show. “I auditioned for the fun of it,” she said. “I honestly never actually thought I'd get on the show. I'd auditioned for lots of singing reality shows before, like ‘Nashville Star,’ ‘American Idol’ and ‘The Voice.’ After a friend posted the casting announcement on my Facebook wall, I checked into it and decided to audition online. I was contacted by a casting producer the next week and pursued it from there.” Rebekah says stepping onto the set with the judges was a “surreal” experience. “I walked out and there were 15 cameras all pointed at me,” she said. “It made some contestants nervous, but it was the moment I reveled in the most. I just took it all in; I felt like a star. ” Rebekah may have chosen to audition for “The Taste” on a whim, but she has been shaping her career in food entertainment for some time. She started her Southern food-focused blog, “Some Kinda Good,” in November 2011. Because of her love of the Lowcountry, her goal is to highlight East Coast cuisine from privately owned eateries offering
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• 2011 State GOAL Winner and proud graduate of Ogeechee Technical College with an associate’s degree in funeral service education. • Graduate of Georgia Southern University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a double master’s degree in higher education and business administration. • Human Resources Assistant – Viracon Glass • Human Resources Generalist – EMD Chemicals • Former Executive Director – The Hearts and Hands Clinic, Inc. • Administrative Coordinator – Georgia Southern University • Adjunct Instructor – Ogeechee Technical College
Alvie and his wife Jemelleh are the proud parents of an 11-month old baby girl, Gabrielle. The citizens of our community deserve the best and that is what Alvie has to offer. We appreciate your support in the upcoming election COES for CLERK – “A Fresh Start” PAID FOR BY SUPPORTERS OF ALVIE COES FOR CLERK www.coesforclerk.com
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