Moments Magazine March 2015 by Statesboro Herald

March 2015 ALSO INSIDE

Go Girl: Ashley Ellis Be Vest-ed This Spring Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

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Finally, spring has sprung! Granted, the weather hasn’t been quite as cooperative as the calendar, but I’m not going to let a few cold, rainy days rob me of the excitement I feel about all the sunshine and blooms and temperatures to come. Our cover mom this month is Christy Hulsey, the owner and creative director of Colonial House of Flowers. Flip to page 12 to read how she’s quickly making a name for herself and her flower shop with the help of “the right people in the right places,” as she puts it. She also shares her thoughts on how bringing the outdoors in this spring instantly can transform your home. (The photo Linsay and her husband, Matthew, on their wedding day to the left is from my wedding day, and that gorgeous bouquet designed by Christy was hand-delivered to me by her precious daughter, Beatrice. Best. Day. Ever.) This month’s Go Girl is Ashley Hines, another successful mother of two who works to strike a balance between her career and life at home while striving to always be “grateful, content and happy.” She’s also very active in both her sons’ lives and the community at large, which you can read more about on page 5. Finally, on page 6, our lawncare expert Erinn Cowart shares how to warm up this month with some springtime blooms, and on page 14, our fashion expert Devra Walker explains how to rock a vest, a must-have item this season. Here’s to leprechauns, wildflowers and freshly pedicured toes!

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Go Girl..........................................5 The Art of Lawncare......................6 Averitt Center................................9 Gator Bites..................................10 Bulloch County Schools..............11 Feature.................................. 12–13 Southern Fashion........................14 Crafting Trends............................15 Calendar................................ 16–17 Parks and Recreation..................18 St. Patrick's for Kids................... 20 Women's Health..........................22 Irish Recipe.................................23 Couples' Sleeping Troubles.........24 Use That Tax Return....................25 Farmers Market Recipe...............27 Gym Lowers Depression.............28 Kids Activity Page.......................29 Games........................................30 Coupons.....................................31

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Ashley Ellis

Ashley Ellis with her sons, Brannen, 12, and Will, 9 teaches the family motto, “grateful, content and happy,” to her team members, many of whom have adopted it and shared it with their families. Ashley created the motto herself several years ago. Here’s how it breaks down: “We need to be grateful for what God’s given us, and we need to be content with whatever is going on. The day might not be exactly how you wanted or exactly how you planned, but you can find contentment in whatever the day brings. And then we just need to be happy that God gave us another day to share with our family and friends and to serve him, and he didn’t have to do that — so, grateful, content and happy.” In addition to running her businesses, coaching rec teams and spending time with her sons, Ashley is also very involved in her community. She has a passion to serve and, as she says, to remind herself that “life does exist beyond just me and mine, and our purpose is to give back with our time and with our talents.” It’s an awareness she also tries to share with Brannen and Will, who have accompanied her to

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ust make me sound humble,” Ashley Ellis said with a laugh as she sat down for an interview. It’s a request that requires no effort; for a business owner and single mom whose family motto is “grateful, content and happy,” humility is one of the governing traits of Ellis’ life. A born-and-bred Statesboro girl and alumna of Georgia Southern University, Ashley is part-owner of two different local businesses: BBWH Insurors, where she works as the company CFO, oversees basic operations management and sells life, property and casualty insurance; and Vandy’s Barbecue, which she owns with her sister and brotherin-law and where she handles the finance and marketing. While she balances the two businesses, Ashley considers herself to be full-time in the insurance industry. She began working at BBWH in 1995 after holding two other jobs following her graduation from Georgia Southern as a finance major. She joined the company as a small-group health producer at the age of 25. Three years later, she was asked to buy in as a partner, a position she’s held for the past 17 years. Vandy’s is a more recent acquisition — she has been part-owner for the past nine years — but she lets her sister and brother-in-law take care of the restaurant side of things. Juggling the duties of two different businesses is enough to keep anyone busy, but on top of

Brittani Howell all of this, she holds several other leadership positions and honors. She is chairman of the StatesboroBulloch Chamber of Commerce and a member of Statesboro’s Phi Mu alumnae chapter. Currently, she is helping plan the Spring Fling at Julia P. Bryant Elementary School. She also gives speeches regularly at various charitable events and social gatherings. But while Ashley loves the work she does, her biggest goal every day is to spend as much time as possible with her sons — Brannen, 12, and Will, 9. “Of any recognition that I’ve received or any opportunities of leadership, that is the most important thing to me,” she said. “Any success that I’ve earned that I’ve been fortunate enough to have, my passion is being a mother to my two boys.” Ashley does her best to strike a healthy balance of giving her sons responsibility and independence while staying very involved in their lives — including, she says, on the ball field. Her sons have asked her to coach their rec teams for the past several years. Between coaching two different age brackets every basketball, baseball and football season, Ashley has coached more than 20 rec teams. “We live at the ball field or basketball court,” she said. Ashley only has three rules for the kids on her teams: Do your best every minute you are on the field; always have good sportsmanship, even after the games; and have fun, because you’re fortunate enough to be healthy and able to play. She also

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but they are absolutely gorgeous and easy to grow. Try sedum “Ogon” for a dainty lime-green groundcover or as a base for planters or containers. Pachyveria “Scheideckeri” or “Jeweled Crown” is a model succulent that produces a lovely 10- to 20-centimeters-tall bloom that is almost reminiscent of the classic shape of a water lily. Try combinations of these and more in your home to add color and a geometric element to your decor. With all these gorgeous blooms to choose from, you may find yourself planning out your spring gardens sooner than you think! Erinn is part of the professional team at Ninja Lawns who seek to serve the Statesboro community and make a positive difference in the world around them. You can learn more and contact Ninja Lawns online at www.ninjalawns.com.

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neglected, as limited educational funding focuses on basic skills in math and language arts. There is no question that success in basic skills is critically important, but the arts should not be intended just to enrich the curriculum; rather, they should be a part of a complete curriculum. Here in Bulloch County, we are fortunate to have schools and a community arts center that offer a more well-rounded curriculum. Our high schools have strong theatrical, fine arts and music programs, and our downtown arts center, the Averitt Center for the Arts, is growing by leaps and bounds. This month, the Averitt Center is opening a new facility, the Center for Performing Arts. This building, on West Main Street, will be the new home for the growing Statesboro Youth Theater program, complete with a Black Box Theater and larger studios for the highly successful ballet program. This summer, the visual arts program will be moving into renovated studios on Vine Street (in the former home of the ballet program), giving the fine arts a beautiful new home in our downtown. If you would like to see an example of kids performing on stage, the Statesboro

Youth Chorale will be performing in the Emma Kelly Theater on Sunday, March 8, but get your tickets early, because they usually sell out! The ballet program will be presenting “Coppélia” March 27–29, and look for the spring theater and string program performances in May. Perhaps you will find one that will spark some interest in your child, and next year they, too, will be performing up on stage. Nine years after our child’s second-grade teacher encouraged us to involve our son in the performing arts, our children will be on stage this spring, no longer because we took them to their first class but because they discovered that it is something they love to do. Needless to say, Statesboro and Bulloch County have more opportunities than ever for your children not only to thrive in the arts but to build a skill set that will allow them to thrive in whatever they choose to do. Involvement in performing arts in grade school may or may not lead to them giving an Oscar acceptance speech one day, but it may make the difference in determining whether they ace that first job or college admission interview — and that will truly set them on a path to success! For more information about upcoming

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any years ago, our son’s second-grade teacher encouraged us to get him involved in local theater or music — anything that would give him the opportunity to be on stage. This recommendation came as quite a surprise to us; although he had just begun piano lessons, performing was not anything he had seemed particularly interested in up to that point. Was he a performer at school? Did our 7 year old have a passion for the arts we didn’t know about? No, his teacher told us, it wasn’t any particular trait he was or was not exhibiting; rather, developing “stage presence” simply would be an invaluable experience for him, no matter what he did in the future. For example, she told us, these experiences as a child would make him that much more comfortable the first time he sits down for a college admissions or job interview. Up to that moment, we had never thought about the connection between the arts and the many positive ways it could affect everything else he might want to do in the future. In many communities, the arts are

Opportunities for Kids on Stage!

There has never been a better time for Statesboro and Bulloch County kids to perform on stage. This month the Averitt Center for the Arts will be moving into the brand new Center for Performing arts. Located on West Main Street, this facility will house the Youth Theater and Ballet programs as well as a Fine Arts shop. The theater program will have it’s own Black Box theater! In addition, our fabulous Statesboro Youth Chorale will be presenting their Spring Showcase on Sunday, March 8. This is a great way to preview the program—but get your tickets early they often sell out! Yes, they are that good!

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arch comes in like a lion at Bulloch Academy with all sorts of events that highlight the various dimensions of the school and its students. On March 3, an open house will be held from 5:30–6:30 p.m., when Bulloch Academy will open 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 Literary and Fine Arts Night. Members of the high school’s literary team will have 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 March 20 at BrewtonParker College. 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. A spring dance for lower-school students will be held March 6 in the cafeteria. Students in prekindergarten and first grade will have the floor from 6–7 p.m., followed by second- through fifth-graders from 7:30–8:30 p.m. The Miss Bulloch Academy pageants will be held March 21 at the Averitt Center for the Arts. This junior class fundraiser, under the direction of Jennifer

Bridges, showcases the beauty, grace and class of the young ladies of BA. The Tiny Miss (kindergarten and first grade), Little Miss (second and third grade), Young Miss (fourth and fifth grade) and Junior Miss (sixth through eighth grade) pageants will start at 3 p.m. The Miss pageant (10th through 12th grade) begins at 7:30 p.m. The school’s high school robotics team, BA BOTS, will travel to the University of Central Florida in Orlando March 11–14 to participate in a regional tournament. Led by science teacher Karen Whitten, the team has spent months building and preparing their robot and team presentations. Last year, the squad placed sixth out of 62 teams and won a creativity award. Other events this month include cap and gown delivery (March 9); Stand Up, Stand Out with GSU Zetas (March 9); end of third nine weeks grading period (March 12); Youth Leadership Bulloch (March 12); middle-school Y-Club meeting (March 18); guest speaker for middle and high school (March 18); senior honors presentations in the Media Center (March 19); senior cap and gown pictures (March 20); PTA Coca-Cola truckload sales begin (March 23); Senior Breakfast (March 24); senior pictures in the gym (March 26, 8–11 a.m.); talent dhow for second through fifth grade (March 27). Spring sports get underway as middle- and high-school student athletes compete in baseball, track and field, soccer, tennis and golf. For more activities and events, check out the school’s website at www.bullochacademy.com.

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“101 Dalmatians” student matinee — Friday, March 20, at 9 a.m. Admission is $2 per student or parent. Teachers and bus drivers are free. If you plan to bring students to the show, please email Eddie Frazier at dfrazier@bulloch.k12.ga.us. “101 Dalmatians” public performance — Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door prior to the performance. General admission is $5, and tickets for children 12 and younger are $2. Both shows feature SHS drama students.

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his spring, area preschool and elementary teachers will have two opportunities to share live theater with youngsters in their classes as Statesboro High School’s Fine Arts Department hosts two student matinees, “101 Dalmatians” and “The Little Mermaid Jr.” The department also makes available online academic links and activity suggestions to help teachers follow up these theater experiences in their classrooms. Hosted in Bulloch County’s largest performing arts theater, 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 onto the stage. Frazier and Muldrew seek to show youngsters the fine arts opportunities that are available in high school, instill in them a love for the arts and show them how talent can be used in a future career. For five seasons, Frazier’s drama classes and Muldrew’s musical theater classes have added student matinees to their performance schedules. As a result, preschool and elementary students have seen productions such as “The Jungle Book,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Seussical Jr.,” “Charlotte’s Web,” “Willy Wonka Jr.” and “Scrooge.” Frazier and Muldrew keep students and teachers in mind when selecting shows each year, and teachers have seen the educational benefits of the shows. The student matinees are 80 minutes long with either no intermission or a five-minute intermission. The SHS auditorium provides excellent seating and visibility, and organizers reserve front seating areas for the youngest students.

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ffortless, imperfect, classic, natural — Christy Hulsey uses these words to describe the beauty she finds in flowers, but they just as easily describe the woman herself. Christy and her husband, Brian, purchased Colonial House of Flowers in July

2012 from family on her husband’s side. “They thought I could keep their legacy alive,” she said. “I didn’t know anything about flowers. I didn’t go out to buy a flower shop, but I love it. I really believe it’s an energy that I found within myself.” That energy, she says, is a gift from Margie Tygart, or “GG,” her 89-year-old maternal grandmother who regularly

sends flowers and greenery from her own backyard to Christy for her to use in arrangements at the shop. “In her hometown, there’s a statue [in her honor] called ‘The Butterfly Girl,’ and it’s because she brings natural arrangements — she doesn’t charge, she’s not a florist — to everything,” Christy said. GG’s practice of seeking out naturally growing elements to incorporate into floral arrangements is what Christy calls “foraging,” and it plays an important role in the aesthetic the shop has established. With Christy at the helm, Colonial House of Flowers has developed a style all its own, something she says wouldn’t have been possible without the help of her “incredible team” made up of “the right people in the right places.” “I have never called myself a floral designer. I’ve never called myself a floral expert. I have always said I am the creative director. I feel that my gift is finding what is magical about people and where their talents are and placing them [where they are best suited] at Colonial House of Flowers,” she said. “I think that that’s my job, to inspire them to be better and find their creative talents and put them in the right places.” And GG isn’t the only special family member on Christy’s team of incredibles. There’s also Brian, who Christy says is extremely supportive but who also can speak as the voice of reason when the demands of Creative Director Christy begin to overshadow the demands of Wife Christy and Momma Christy. There are the couple’s two adorable children, Whitaker, 5, and Beatrice, 7, who already channels her mom’s creative energy when she makes flower halos for her dolls. “I have to put extra effort into focusing on what’s important to me: my family. I love Beatrice and Whitaker and Brian more than anything,” Christy said. “My goal is to blend my favorite things together: absolutely beautiful things and my family. “Part of the reason [the business] is successful is because I try to include my family in everything I do,” she continued. “My life is a lot of work, but … I want them to be a part of if, whether they grow to hate it or not. I want them to be a part of the energy of what’s going on.” And then there’s Amanda Currier, Christy’s sister, who began working at Colonial House of Flowers last August. Both sisters entered into the arrangement cautiously, afraid that a business relationship might interfere with their personal relationship. Instead, they’ve found that their bond as sisters actually enhances their work.

of wedding and event floral experts, and a regularly featured writer on Camp Makery, a DIY blog. Her team’s work has been published in wedding magazines including The Knot and on wildly popular wedding blogs including Magnolia Rouge, Ruffled, Wedding Chicks, Style Me Pretty, where Colonial House of Flowers is a member of the Little Black Book, and Pottery Barn’s Have and Hold, where Christy often shares her wedding posts. The accolades go on and on, but to Christy, they’re not what define her success. That, she says, is the result of a lot of tenacity, support, humility and honesty. “The dream is as real as the hustle. It’s simply untrue to say that it’s easy. And the secret to the success is people around me … that believe in me, allow me to make mistakes and let me be humble,” she said. “I do think that we made it authentic. This is real,” she continued. “I try to define all the time in my mind how in the world we can be the florist for Pottery Barn, just as an example. I think it’s because

BRING THEM INSIDE This spring, try your hand at foraging in your very own backyard. Whether it’s tulips or camellias or simply wildflowers, bringing the outdoors in immediately transforms your home for spring. “The biggest thing I like for people to know is that it’s really effortless. It doesn’t have to be perfectly styled to be really, absolutely perfect. It doesn’t have to be a everything is very authentic. We do make errors, and I think we’re open about that. … I think we’re very genuine. We’re just honest.” That honesty is reflected in every step Christy takes, which is inspired

$100 bouquet,” Christy said. “I believe that flowers bring beauty to life, period. “Incorporating them into your everyday life changes everything. It brings so much.” Christy shares the art of arranging and decorating with flowers during monthly classes at Ogeechee Technical College. The next class will be held March 3, and it’s open to everyone! by one simple motto: “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.” It’s a sentiment that applies perfectly to flowers and even more perfectly to Christy herself — a beautiful woman living one beautiful life.

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“It’s worked out so great. She’s able to carry out the same ideas. I feel like we’re able to talk telepathically. She does things before I do them,” Christy said, laughing. In less than three years, the shop and its creative director have made a name for themselves, both locally and nationally, and that success has not gone unnoticed. In 2013, Christy received the Statesboro Herald’s 20 Under 40 award, and last year, she was listed as one of the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 outstanding graduates. (She earned a bachelor’s degree from Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at UGA in 1998.) Last year, Colonial House of Flowers was No. 62 of the Bulldog 100, which recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni. The shop was selected as the exclusive florist for Belk in 2015, and in February, it was named Small Business of the Month by the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce. Christy is a member of the Chapel Designers, an international collection

Be Vest-ed This Spring

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his month, I want to concentrate on one trend and look at the many ways you can make it work for you. I think the most important piece to have this spring is a puffer vest. A sleeveless denim vest and a crochet vest with fringe are both great pieces, too, but we’ll stick to the versatility of the puffer for now. Whichever style you choose, just be sure to add a vest to your wardrobe. It’s the most essential piece to be on trend. You should be able to find spring vests now in solids, seersucker, stripes and checks — and in lots of colors. Even if you decide on just one vest, there are so many ways to make it look different each time you put it on. For a casual, simple look, wear your vest with a simple white T-shirt. This combination will work with jeans, colored skinnies, a maxi skirt or a short skirt. Play with colors in your jewelry, and wear booties, heels or sandals. My favorite look is a vest paired with a patterned shirt. Try a striped shirt, a plaid one, some polka dots or even a Lilly Pulitzer or other printed design under your favorite vest. Even if you’ve chosen a striped vest, don’t be afraid to wear it with a shirt that isn’t solid. Mixing prints is trending, and you can find lots of examples on Pinterest if you’re not sure what combinations work best. On those spring days when the weather takes a dip, just add another layer under your vest. Wear a checked shirt with a solid

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cotton sweater, then add your vest on top. As the weather warms, just take away layers. Add a scarf for another pop of color and layer of warmth, if needed. And of course, we’re in the South, so by all means, add a monogram! The puffer vest looks awesome with a monogram, and you can opt for a fun thread color or keep it neutral. The only downside of going with a specific color of thread is that it may limit your choices of layering pieces. For even more ideas for this essential fashion piece, check out my Pinterest board “How to Wear a Vest — Spring 2015” (https://www.pinterest.com/ walker_boutique/how-to-wear-a-vestspring-2015/). These photos should give you plenty of inspiration until the weather makes a vest simply out of the question. Hold on to your vest, though — I think you’ll need it again, and there will be lots of new ways to make it work for you into the fall and winter. Local fashionista Devra Walker and her husband, Lindsay, are the owners of Walker Pharmacy & Boutique and Little Doses in Statesboro.

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Emerging Trends in Crafting

Special to MOMents Distressed finishes on furniture and photo frames will still demand attention. Do-ityourself projects, such as turning a slab of a tree trunk into a table or upcycling wooden shipping palettes into shelving, also will grow in popularity. When working on designs that feature natural materials, try to repurpose elements whenever possible for the most rustic, authentic feel. Chevron and diamonds: You can find a lot of inspiration if you’re looking to spruce up your home décor with stencils or chalk paint. Patterns that continue to show up in abundance include chevron and various incarnations of the diamond. It’s easy to dress up just about any element with some well-placed stenciling, which does not necessarily require a wealth of skill or experience. Stencils also can be used on flooring to create a faux area-rug effect.

Color of the Year: If you get giddy over the warmth of browns and reds, you will be enamored with Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year. The authority on color and a provider of color systems, Pantone has chosen Marsala to be the “it” shade for 2015. Blending burgundy and brown tones to create a hue perfect for filling a wine glass or painting dining room walls, you will see plenty of this robust shade in decorative elements and clothing in the year ahead. Bringing the outside in: An ecologically sound and creative trend for spring involves crafting your own garden terrarium. Terrariums can be made out of just about any shaped glass or plastic container. Use hardy plants and a moisture-holding substrate to help your terrarium flourish. Terrariums can be interesting focal points for any room, and they’re a creative use

for empty vases, aquariums and other containers collecting dust. Painting on canvas: Each year brings with it a new crafting obsession. This year, it’s poised to be watercolor painting. Classes are bound to pop up in craft stores and other hobby centers near you. Or, you can experiment at home with just a few basic tools. Another growing paint trend is to enjoy a ladies’ night out that pairs painting with wine and socialization. Participants work on a painting over a predetermined number of sessions and then take their masterpieces home. Spring into green: Green hues and floral-and-foliage patterns for decorating will be popular this year. Anyone can liven up interior spaces with elements that borrow from nature, including leaf patterns and flowers.

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hy buy it when you can make it yourself?” That’s a mantra many crafters and do-ityourself lovers live by. Crafting can be an excellent outlet for self-expression and an entertaining way to pass the time. Many crafters even turn their hobbies into successful business ventures. This year, certain trends are poised to take crafting by storm, but some elements popular in 2014 will continue into the new year. The following are some of the trends you’ll find while making your rounds on Pinterest and crafting blogs this year. Natural elements: Crafters are taking their cues from nature, and you’re certain to find natural elements, such as wood, bark and burlap, in craft projects.

Averitt Center for the Arts 7 p.m.

Youth Chorale Spring Showcase

Emma Kelly Theater $15 3 p.m.

ELVIS: A Concert Experience

SUNDAY

Full-day care during the school holiday Old Julia P. Bryant Elementary School 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Camp Adventure

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Tango Buenos Aires

GSU Performing Arts Center free 7:30 p.m.

Georgia Southern Jazz Ensemble

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 10 a.m.

Statesboro Newcomers meeting

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Children’s Story Time

Statesboro Regional Library 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Children’s Story Time

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Paint-N-Party! Averitt Center for the Arts $35 5:30–8 p.m.

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Dinner and dance gala benefitting the GSU Museum Nessmith-Lance Conference Center Ballroom at GSU $75/person 6:30 p.m.

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First Friday: Green Grits Soul Shine 5K Bulloch County Courthouse Lawn 5:30–8 p.m.

GSU Performing Arts Center $25/adults, $13/youth 7:30 p.m.

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Coppélia Ballet

GSU Performing Arts Center free 7:30 p.m.

GSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Emma Kelly Theater 2 p.m.

Statesboro Regional Library 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Hanner Fieldhouse 7 p.m.

Children’s Story Time

Statesboro Regional Library 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Children’s Story Time

GSU Leadership Lecture Series: Archie Manning

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Mill Creek Park Fireworks begin at 5 p.m.

Swing into Spring

GSU Planetarium Every hour from 6–10 p.m.

Lichtmond: Universe of Light

Emma Kelly Theater 7:30 p.m.

Coppélia Ballet

The home of Janet Burke (103 Iron Gate Place, Statesboro) 11 a.m.

Bulloch County Southern Women Brunch

Splash in the Boro, $3/swimmer 10 a.m.–noon

Egg Dive and Family Fun Fest

GSU Performing Arts Center $30/adults, $15/youth 7:30 p.m.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Emma Kelly Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Coppélia Ballet

PAC Pavilion at GSU 8 a.m.

Pink Power Run

Emma Kelly Theater 6 p.m.

Miss Bulloch Academy pageant

Statesboro High School 8 a.m.

Langston Chapel Rockin’ Blue Devil 5K Run/Funwalk

Statesboro Bulloch County Parks & Recreation Department Monthly Events Camp Adventure Full-day care during the March 2 school holiday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Old Julia P. Bryant Elementary School

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Lifeguard Courses: Session 1 (ages 15+) March 1, March 6–7 Fridays, 4–7 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sundays, 1–6 p.m. $150 Splash in the Boro

Session 8 Swim Lessons (Starbabies, StarTots) March 7–April 25 Saturdays, 9–9:30 a.m. $45 Splash in the Boro Session 8 Swim Lessons (3– 5 years Beginner/Intermediate/ Advanced) March 7–April 25 Saturdays, 9–9:45 a.m. $45 Splash in the Boro

Lifeguard Courses: Session 2 (ages 15+) March 13–15, March 20–21 Fridays, 4–7 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sundays, 1–6 p.m. $150 Splash in the Boro

Session 8 Swim Lessons (6– 12 years Beginner/Intermediate/ Advanced, Freestyle/Backstroke, Breaststroke/Butterfly) March 7–April 25 Saturdays, 8–8:45 a.m. $45 Splash in the Boro

Lifeguard Courses: Session 3 (ages 15+) March 27–29, April 3–4 Fridays, 4–7 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sundays, 1–6 p.m. $150 Splash in the Boro

Session 9 Swim Lessons (Starbabies, StarTots, 3–5 years Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced, 6–12 years Beginner) March 3–April 2 Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5–5:45 p.m. $45 Splash in the Boro

Springboard Diving Lessons: Session 2 (ages 6–18) March 2–April 1 (no classes March 16–20) Mondays/Wednesdays, 4:30– 5:30 p.m. $40 Splash in the Boro

Session 9 Swim Lessons (6–12 years Intermediate/ Advanced, Freestyle/Backstroke, Breaststroke/Butterfly, Adult) March 3–April 2 Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6–6:45 p.m. $45 Splash in the Boro

ASHI Community CPR, AED and First Aid (ages 15+) March 2 and March 4 5:30–9:30 p.m. March 7 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $70 Splash in the Boro

Session 9A Swim Lessons (3– 5 years Beginner, 6–12 years Beginner) March 3–April 2 Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6–6:45 p.m. $45 Splash in the Boro

Battle in the Boro One Pitch USSSA men’s tournament March 6 (Friday night only) $175 Mill Creek Park Homeschool Fun Fridays (ages 6–18) March 6–27 Fridays, 2–4 p.m. $25 for four lessons in different aquatic activities Splash in the Boro

Neal Dunn Memorial Trail Ride March 7 Registration at 9 a.m., ride begins at 10 a.m. $20 Saddle Trails in Twin City, Ga. Doyle Baseball/Softball Academy (ages 6–12) March 7 noon–5 p.m. $45 Mill Creek Park Horseback Riding Lessons (ages 5–18)

March 9–April 24 Times vary $150/6-week session Fletcher Memorial Park March Madness ASA fast-pitch tournament March 14 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and under $300 Mill Creek Park Brooklet Youth Tennis Lessons (ages 5–8) March 16–April 8 Mondays/Wednesdays, 3:30– 4:30 p.m. $45 Brooklet Tennis Courts Brooklet Youth Tennis Lessons (ages 9–12) March 16–April 8 Mondays/Wednesdays, 4:30– 5:30 p.m. $45 Brooklet Tennis Courts Youth Tennis Lessons (ages 9–12) March 17–April 9 Tuesdays/Thursdays, 4–5 p.m. $45 Mill Creek Tennis Courts Youth Tennis Lessons (ages 12–18) March 17–April 9 Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5–6 p.m. $45 Mill Creek Tennis Courts Youth Tennis Lessons (ages 5–6) March 20–April 10 Fridays, 4–5 p.m. $35 Mill Creek Tennis Courts Youth Tennis Lessons (ages 7–8) March 20–April 10 Fridays, 5–6 p.m. $35 Mill Creek Tennis Courts Adult Tennis Lessons March 20–April 10 Fridays, 6–7:15 p.m. $35 Mill Creek Tennis Courts Early Bird Classic GRPA MP and USSSA tournament March 21 (Saturday only) 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and under 8, 10 and under for machine pitch $175/GRPA $315/USSSA Mill Creek Park

Training Camp for Splashy’s Youth Triathlon (ages 7–15) Begins March 22 For more information, call (912) 4893000 Tumbling Class March 23–May 6 Mondays/Wednesdays Preschool (ages 3–5), 4–4:45 p.m. Beginners (ages 6–12), 5–6 p.m. $65 Honey Bowen Building Stirrup Some Fun: Session 1 March 24–April 14 Tuesdays, 5:30–8 p.m. $80 for Bulloch County residents $90 for out-of-county residents Fletcher Memorial Park Junior Golf Schools (ages 5–17) Level 1 March 24–April 23 Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. $65 Hackers Golf Park Level 2 March 23–April 22 Mondays/Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m. $65 Hackers Golf Park Swing into Spring March 27 Fireworks at 5 p.m. Mill Creek Park Egg Dive & Family Fun Fest (ages 6 months–12 years) March 28 10 a.m.–noon $3 per swimmer Splash in the Boro Statesboro Impact Soccer Skills Clinic (ages 7–14) March 28 U6–U8, 11 a.m.–noon U10–U12, noon–1:30 p.m. $35 Mill Creek Park Deep Aqua Fit (Deep Water Aerobics) Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 7:15–8:15 a.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:30–9:30 a.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Aqua Fit (Shallow Water Aerobics) Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 8:30–9:30 a.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass

Splash in the Boro Parent & Tot Swim Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. $2/person, free for children 2 and younger Splash in the Boro Lap Swim Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7– 8 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon $2/visit or $50/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Evening Line Dancing Mondays/Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $5/session Honey Bowen Building Bingo with the Lunch Bunch Tuesdays, 11–11:45 a.m. free (must be a member of the Lunch Bunch) Honey Bowen Building Learn to Play Bridge Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. free Honey Bowen Building Ultimate H20 Circuit Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6:15–7 a.m. $5/visit or $50/10-class pass Splash in the Boro Arthritis Therapy Tuesdays/Thursdays, 1–1:45 p.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Aqua Zumba Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Sit Fit Tuesdays/Fridays, 9:45–10:30 a.m. $2/session Honey Bowen Building Silverliners Line Dancing Thursdays, 1:30–3 p.m. Beginners’ lesson at 1 p.m. $2/session Honey Bowen Building Family Fun Swim Saturdays, 10 a.m.–noon $3/person Splash in the Boro Statesboro-Bulloch Track Club (ages 7–18) Saturdays, times TBA $40 Statesboro High School Track

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Sea Island Bank asked students to write about their teachers, and they received more than 400 touching essays. Nigel Washington, a seventh-grader at Langston Chapel Middle School, wrote the winning essay about his sixth-grade math teacher, Joni Chavers. Nigel’s words remind us that teachers have a vital role. At Bulloch County Schools, they help fulfill our mission to prepare students to find success and enhance the community’s value. We measure that success in many ways, but none is more important than how we positively affect a child’s life. Thank you Ms. Chavers for what you and all of our teachers mean to students. Read more student testimonies on our website.

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Fun Ways Kids Can Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

t. Patrick’s Day is a time of year when everyone gets to celebrate Irish heritage. Although once celebrated primarily by people of Irish descent, the holiday now is celebrated by people of various ethnic backgrounds. Many of the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day are geared toward adults, but any celebration can be customized to include enjoyable activities for younger celebrants, too. If you’re planning a party that will include young guests, consider these helpful tips. • Organize games and activities to keep kids occupied. For example, modify the idea of an Easter egg hunt and instead hide leprechaun treasures around the house. Send children on a scavenger hunt to find chocolate gold coins or other treats. • Enlist the help of children with refreshments. They can help whip up a batch of Irish soda bread

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or a green-frosted cake. You can also purchase multicolored candies and have children sort out the yellow and green ones for festive displays in candy dishes. • Create a specialized beverage that kids will enjoy. It’s easy to make a bowl of punch with a few ingredients. Mix seltzer water with a green- or yellow-hued fruit punch. Float spoonfuls of lime sherbet on top, which gradually will melt into the punch. Then spoon into green plastic cups. • Have some fun with a piñata. Purchase one in the shape of a treasure chest or shamrock that will tie into your theme. Fill it with stickers, candy and other fun St. Patrick’s Day items. • Be sure to have foods on hand that children will enjoy. Anything can be turned festive with a hint of green food coloring. Tint macaroni and cheese green, or color biscuit dough and wrap around mini hotdogs for clever pigs in a blanket. Serve chicken

strips with green-hued mashed potatoes, or cut sandwiches into fourleaf clovers with a cookie cutter. People of all ages and cultures gather

together for St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Help everyone to feel welcome by catering to the needs of party guests of all ages, including the kids.

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ischarge “down there” can be an embarrassing topic for women, but fortunately, most vaginal discharge is normal. However, there is a spectrum of normal, which can make it confusing. The amount, color and consistency all vary from one woman to another. Normal color can range from clear to milky white or slightly yellow, for example. Also, a woman’s discharge can change, often times cyclically. The pH of the vagina is normally acidic, a by-product of the good bacteria that live there. Changes occur during the menstrual cycle — for example, discharge can vary around the time of ovulation. Did you know that one form of natural family planning helps women to evaluate changes in their cervical mucus during their hormonal cycles? When they can identify the changes, they are able to time their ovulation in order to avoid or enhance fertility. Similarly, the vagina itself undergoes some changes throughout the menstrual cycle. The pH of the vagina is somewhat less acidic before and during menses, so problems are noticed more often then. Aside from the changes that occur naturally during a woman’s menstrual cycle, many other factors can affect vaginal discharge, including stress, nutrition, pregnancy, diabetes and even medications like oral birth control pills, steroids and antibiotics. Sexual arousal, sexual activity and personal hygiene can affect it as well. We all have bacteria living on and in us, including a woman’s vagina. When “bad” bacteria outgrow the good bacteria, bacterial vaginosis, or BV, can occur. Also, normally occurring yeast

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sometimes can become overgrown and cause symptoms to arise. Other times, discharge can signify an infection such as a sexually transmitted disease or other more serious health problem. So, when is it concerning? Any changes in a woman’s normal pattern could be a sign something is abnormal. Discharge that is increased in quantity, persistent or accompanied by itching, rash, bumps or pain is cause for concern. Changes in smell, especially the development of a foul odor, or changes in color, including the appearance of blood, also can signify a problem. If any occur, see your doctor! Many women will have at least one vaginal infection in their lifetime. The most common are yeast infections and BV. White, clumpy discharge (often described as having a cottagecheese-like consistency) often is associated with yeast infections, which are typically accompanied by itching and irritation. On the other hand, thin grey, white or milky discharge with a fishy odor is often caused by BV. Both infections result from an imbalance and overgrowth of naturally present organisms in the vagina. Many things can trigger these issues, including the risk factors mentioned above. Many vaginal yeast infections can be treated safely with OTC medications.

However, if the symptoms do not improve with treatment, or if you are not sure about the diagnosis, it is better to have it checked by a healthcare provider. Some strains are resistant to OTC treatments, and self-diagnosis is often incorrect and mistakes the underlying problem. Unfortunately, there are no OTC medications to treat BV. However, OTC pH tests are available to help motivated patients in diagnosing the problem. Bacterial vaginosis is much more likely to occur if a woman has an abnormally elevated pH. (The good bacteria are unable to appropriately lower the pH in this situation). Fortunately, specific antibiotics are able to help shift the environment back to a healthy proportion of good bacteria. If you think you may have BV, you should contact your healthcare provider. Abnormal discharge also can be caused by STDs and other health problems. Common STDs including trichomoniasis, gonorrhea and chlamydia can present with abnormal discharge. However, it is important to note that discharge is not always

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he National Sleep Foundation recently released its recommendations for how much sleep people need. Six sleep experts and 12 medical experts researched sleeping habits and created the following recommendations, according to The Huffington Post: • Newborns (0–3 months): 14–15 hours • Infants (4–11 months): 12–15 hours • Toddlers (1–2 years): 11–14 hours • Preschoolers (3–5 years): 10–13 hours • School-age children (6–13 years): 9–11 hours • Teenagers (14–17 years): 8–10 hours • Young adults (18–25 years): 7–9 hours • Adults (26–64): 7–9 hours • Older adults (65 and older): 7–8 hours Now that you know how much sleep you need, you and your partner can get the correct amount of ZZZs, right? Well, as it turns out, you both may be doing things wrong when it comes to sleeping together in bed. Scientists from Ryerson University in

Toronto observed the brain waves of couples sleeping together and found that couples who sleep in the same bed don’t fall into a deeper stage of sleep. Couples who sleep together often wake each other up with various noises, sounds and movements, which disturbs a cycle of sleep, according to The Huffington Post. That disturbance can rock your relationship. As a result, the Ryerson study found that 30 to 40 percent of couples sleep in separate beds. This

comes after a 2005 study from the National Sleep Foundation found that just 1 in 4 American couples sleep in separate beds. According to The Wall Street Journal’s Elizabeth Bernstein, men and women view relationships differently, depending on their sleeping habits. A 2010 study cited in the WSJ article found that men feel better about their relationship after a good night’s sleep; on the other hand, women have a better night’s rest when they’re happier with their relationship.

Deseret News National But other research suggests that couples who sleep together are, in fact, better off. According to a study from the University of Hertfordshire, cited by Time magazine, found that 94 percent of couples who touched each other during their sleep said they were happier with their relationship than those who didn’t touch at all. Further, researchers found that 86 percent of couples who slept less than an inch apart reported being more satisfied. So, should you sleep alone or with your partner? The answer remains unclear. But Erica Scoville, who never sleeps with her husband, wrote for “The Today Show” that the most important thing is for couples to get sleep — no matter if they’re together or apart. “It’s not going to be a solution for every single couple who are trying to sleep better,” Scoville wrote. “I just think it’s important for people to remember that sleeping together doesn’t always save a marriage any more than sleeping apart ruins a marriage. It’s sleep, and sleep is really important to everyone.”

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1. Knock out leftover holiday debt. Are you one of the many shoppers who racked up consumer credit card debt last Christmas? We can all go a bit overboard buying presents at the end of the year, but many people forget that their tax returns may be just enough to pay those debts off completely. Of course, feel free to pay off other debt while you’re at it. Tax returns can be a new thing for young families who have just finished college and hit the world of full-time work. If you or your spouse have student debts, take a chunk out of it with your tax-return money. Paying off your debt now will give your family financial peace of mind later.

your emergency savings account has enough money to cover several months of expenses. If you’re in this boat, congratulations! You are already above average when it comes to personal finances. Now, don’t mess up by splurging on a pair of diamond earrings that your toddler is just going to tear out of your earlobes and drop down the toilet. This year’s tax return is your chance to make a conservative, long-term investment. Look at your options. A certificate of deposit (CD) or low-risk mutual fund may provide the perfect environment for your money to grow. Both will beat the minimal interest rates available in savings or moneymarket accounts. You may even want to open an IRA and let that cash grow with decades of compound interest. 4. Give it to your children. If you have taken care of your own needs, it’s a good idea to think of your children’s futures. Not only can this money help your children afford higher-education expenses or cover the costs of moving out some day, but opening a savings account in your children’s names also gives them a financial history and establishes a good life habit of liquid savings. You may also want to consider opening a CD or mutual fund for your children so the money can grow, especially if your kids are quite young. They will appreciate the help paying deposits on their first apartments more than a set of $300 headphones.

5. Take a family trip. Some years are just harder than others. We all feel the need to be rewarded for our efforts, and a tax return can be a huge reward for hard work. If you have no outstanding debt, going 2. Stash your cash. Absolutely on a family vacation may be the every family needs emergency perfect reward for you and your loved savings. Rainy days happen to all ones. This may seem contradictory of us, so if you have no debts to to the previous advice not to buy pay, use your tax return to start or a gizmo, but in this case, you’re supplement an emergency savings buying experiences, not things. account, an account only used for Time is a resource that is more real emergencies. One easy way to valuable than money. You exchange make sure it stays that way is to use your time with your family in order a separate bank or credit union for to work and earn money. So, if you this particular savings account. Keep get more of that money, use it to it out of sight so it’s also out of mind spend time with your family. Today’s when you want to make an impulse new smartphone is tomorrow’s dusty purchase on a pair of $300 running 8-track player, but today’s trip to shoes. Yellowstone is tomorrow’s fond family 3. Start a conservative investment. memory. If you’re going to splurge, do it the right way — together. Say you don’t have any debts, and

Many parents contribute money toward the purchase of their teenagers’ first car. But even those who don’t help kids finance the purchase of their first vehicle may still want to offer some advice as their teens start to look for the car they will no doubt remember for the rest of their lives. Different drivers need different things out of their vehicles, so a car that might be perfect for adults will not necessarily be the best fit for teen drivers without much experience traversing the nation’s roadways. The following are a few factors to consider when helping teens find their first car. SIZE Teenagers have little to no experience behind the wheel, so it’s best that they not drive cars that are especially small or large right away. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, young drivers between the ages of 16 and 17 are significantly overrepresented in fatal crashes. The NHTSA suggests such drivers’ immaturity and inexperience plays a significant role in that overrepresentation. So parents likely do not want their children in the smallest car possible, as such vehicles may not protect teens as adequately as slightly larger vehicles in the case of an accident. In addition, very large cars, such as pickup trucks or SUVs, can be difficult to control and are best suited to older drivers who already have years of driving experience under their belts. A mid-size sedan is big enough to protect teens and their passengers in the case of an accident, and such vehicles are small enough to handle easily. PASSENGER CAPACITY Another factor to consider when shopping for cars for teenagers is passenger capacity. The more seats there are in a car, the more friends teens can pack into their vehicles. Numerous teenagers in a car at once can prove distracting to the driver, and that distraction can pave the way for an auto accident. Steer clear of minivans, SUVs or other vehicles that feature a third row of seats, as teens may be unable to stay focused on the road with so many passengers in tow. UNDER THE HOOD Few teens would not light up at the sight of a muscle car awaiting them in the driveway. But cars that accelerate quickly and those with substantial horsepower and high-performance engines may tempt teens to speed or spark the development of poor driving habits. Look for a vehicle with modest acceleration instead of an imported sports car that teens may be too immature and inexperienced to handle. WEAR AND TEAR Teens’ first cars are often preowned vehicles, and such cars may have significant wear and tear on some important safety features. Wear and tear may not be a reason to avoid purchasing a preowned vehicle, but parents may want to replace the brake pads and tires on recently purchased preowned vehicles. Brake pads in strong condition may prove the difference between avoiding an accident or getting into one. In addition, poorly inflated or worn down tires pose a safety risk. If such features seem to be worn down, replace them before letting teens hit the open road. Teens will remember their first cars for the rest of their lives. Parents can ensure those memories are positive by finding a car that teens can handle comfortably and operate safely.

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