MOMents April 2017

April 2017

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I can't be sure, but it looks like the warmer temperatures are finally here to stay. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for the tiny white and yellow roses that were already popping up in my yard, or the fig tree's bright green blossoms that were unraveling and preparing to produce its sweet, delicious fruit.

Still, while those dry, brown blooms now serve as a reminder of an odd late-season cold snap, just as many dogwood blossoms and flowering lilies remain as a testament that spring is here at last.

To celebrate the season, why not try your hand at growing some delicious edible plants this month? On page 8, Moments lawncare expert Erinn Cowart recommends a variety of herbs that are both easy to grow and handy in the kitchen. As a bonus, many of them smell as good as they look!

Perfect for picnics and potlucks this spring, Azure Rountree shares her recipe for Chicken & Broccoli Soufflé on page 7, and everything you need to know about the Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo — another springtime staple — is on page 11.

Linsay and her husband, Matthew Our cover mom this month is Brooke Green, who, together with her husband after losing their second daughter, Bethany, when she was just 15 days old, founded Bethany's Daddy-Daughter Date Night. The annual event initially served as a fundraiser for an addition to the Ogeechee Area Hospice facility in Statesboro, called Bethany's Place; when that goal was met in 2011, the Greens decided to begin donating the proceeds each year to benefit a child or young adult in the community. To read more about Brooke and her family, turn to page 16.

This month's Go Girl is Jennifer Douglas, who first discovered her passion for community service through work with Leadership Bulloch. Since then, she has become involved in numerous other organizations and events, all in an act of service to the community in which she lives. To read Jennifer's story, turn to page 5.

Also, don't forget to submit your photos for our annual Spittin' Image Look-Alike Contest by April 7!

The winning mother-son or mother-daughter duo will be featured on the cover of our May issue. To enter, send your photo, along with the names of those pictured, to kdailey@statesboroherald.com, post them on our Facebook page (search "Statesboro Moments Magazine"), or drop them off at the Statesboro Herald office (1 Proctor Street), 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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will graduate from Windsor Academy in May and has sworn into the Naval Reserve. He plans to begin college this fall while working as an air crewman.

"He moved to Macon when he was 14 when his father and stepmother had a son (Jacob) with Down syndrome," Jennifer said of Spencer.

"He wanted to be a part of Jacob's life, which I truly believe was a God moment and has shaped him into the compassionate young man he is today."

Before Spencer moved, Jennifer found her life revolved around two things: work and her son. She had no extracurricular activities and was a self-proclaimed workaholic. But after she found herself with an empty nest far before she expected, her friend Anna Beecher nominated her for Leadership Bulloch, which ended up being a lifesaver.

"Our Leadership Bulloch class created The Chocolate Run as our class project to benefit Open Hearts Community Mission. That was when I discovered that my calling in life wasn't just work — it was service to others," she said.

Since then, Jennifer has become involved in several other organizations and events including the StatesboroBulloch County Breast Cancer Foundation, the Exchange Club, the Service League, Rockin' Out Alzheimer's, the Amazing Blue Mile Challenge and the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce.

Jennifer continues to serve as the race director for The Chocolate Run each year. She also handles the web, social media and other aspects in planning the race, including registration system setup, advertising, runner and sponsorship progress, venue planning and prep, securing a tim-

ing company and DJ, and reserving security and anything else needed for the race.

"I am basically the conductor of the orchestra, which is our committee.

We have subcommittee members who focus on sponsorships, volunteers, promotion and day-of activities," she said. "Just like an orchestra, though, the conductor is nothing without the orchestra, and we have an amazing group of volunteers who make this event a success."

Jennifer has taken a challenge and run with it, and she credits part of that work ethic to her family. Her parents, Bennie and Janice Sammon, owned Bennie's IGA in Uvalda for many years, and she worked there growing up.

"My brother (Tony) would butcher and case meat, and I ran the cash register," she said. "We learned very

quickly about strong work ethic and customer service, which served my brother and I well in our future careers and endeavors. My parents are semiretired now, and my brother is back in the grocery business managing a meat market — back to our roots."

While Jennifer has struggled in the past to manage all the things on her plate, she has gotten a little better at finding a balance.

"It's an art I have yet to master, but I have learned that we have seasons in life where we may have to be more for one part of our life but less for another," she said. "I don't think you have to always say 'no' to opportunities but sometimes have to say 'Yes, but not right now.' My community work has become my hobby and passion in life and has led to so many blessings in my own life."

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tatesboro's status in the America's Best Communities competition will be announced early this month.

Those of us who live here know that Statesboro is undoubtedly the best, and people like this month's Go Girl, Jennifer Douglas, are doing their part to make it so.

Jennifer, 44, moved here from Uvalda (about 10 miles outside of Vidalia) in 1991. She is currently in her 25th year working at AgSouth as the chief information officer, a role in which she oversees the technology side of the business for 26 offices in Georgia and South Carolina.

After first moving here, she worked as a secretary with the University of Georgia Extension office while attending Georgia Southern University during her lunch breaks and at night.

"I had not yet declared a major but realized from working with paper conferencing registrations that there had to be an easier way to keep track of it all, so I taught myself how to build databases to automate the process," she said.

She quickly became known as the "hallway techie." One day, she offered tech advice over the phone to a coworker's wife, who was the executive assistant to the CEO at AgSouth. A few months later, Jennifer's coworker told her there was an open position with the IT department at AgSouth.

"I was extremely underqualified ... but I threw my hat in the ring and was offered the job in 1992," she said. "I changed my major and graduated from GSU with a bachelor's degree in information systems. Twenty-five years later, I'm still here and can't imagine living anywhere else."

Jennifer has one son, Spencer, 18, who lives with his dad in Macon. He

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When All Else Fails, Love Should Not

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hat is love? Some may describe it as the butterflies you get when your object of affection walks into the room, while others may describe it as feelings of strength, endearment and intense passion.

These explanations are good and in fact in many cases are a great description of the word. However, intense emotions can be a residual effect of love, but they don't explain in depth the power love can provide.

Love is taught and learned. Love is mimicked. Love is a choice. When things didn't work out the way you planned, when the prayer wasn't answered the way you think it should have been, when your heart is broken and the tears won't stop flowing — can you still feel or find love? Love is the very emotion that gives us strength and peace when nothing else can help.

Love lifts us. It is an innate part of

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our genetic makeup and something that we all need. Love is displayed across the world and in a vast number of species.

Even after a devastating heartbreak, somehow we manage to desire to love again. Why? Because we were created to love. Babies aren't born into the world crying because they missed their favorite television show; they're crying because they are in need of love, a human touch and comfort.

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when the butterflies fail to flutter or endearment flops because of disappointment, when all else fails, love should not.

Love gets up when it wants to give up. Love speaks up when it wants to remain silent.

Love remains quiet when it wants to shout and scream really hurtful things.

Love shows up when it would rather run away. This love is not always given to us by others; sometimes, we need to give it to ourselves.

Love is a learned ability and in its purest form is vital to our survival. It provides us energy and longevity. If you find yourself deficient of love, the best way to fill your tank is to find yourself giving and filling the love tank of someone else. Also, spend time

S with yourself doing things that make you feel loved. It's all about balance, and love brings great balance.

Have a lovely day!

Ty Johnson, counselor and retention coordinator for Ogeechee Technical College, is cofounder of Refocus Counseling and Consulting Services LLC, a program that teaches people how to focus on the positive. Email her at refocus123@gmail.com.

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Spring Is in the Air with Chicken & Broccoli Soufflé

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pring is upon us and filling our days with sunshine while we enjoy the great outdoors. What better way to welcome a new season than with Chicken & Broccoli Soufflé?

With a light breading on the bottom and creamy chicken and broccoli nestled in between melted cheese, this light and delicious casserole is a great compliment to your springtime feast!

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an additional 10 minutes. *If using frozen thawed broccoli florets, make sure to put florets along with a small amount of water in a microwave-safe container and cook in the microwave for around 5 minutes. Remove florets from the microwave and absorb some of the water with a paper towel, then chop. You can also use cooked steamed broccoli florets in place of the frozen.

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Chicken & Broccoli Soufflé 5 slices white bread, crusts removed and cubed 1 ¼ cups milk 2 large eggs 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and coarsely chopped 1 ½ cups cooked broccoli, chopped 1 10-ounce can cream of mushroom soup ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus an additional ½ cup Non-stick cooking spray Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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

Remove crust from slices of bread and cut into cubes, then place in the bottom of the baking dish.

In a small bowl, combine the milk and eggs, then beat together and pour over bread cubes. Let sit in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight.

Over medium heat, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook chicken for 40 minutes. Remove and let cool, then coarsely chop with a knife and place in a large mixing bowl.

Chop broccoli into small pieces, then add to the mixing bowl along with the mushroom soup, mayonnaise, sour cream and 1 cup of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Stir together until completely incorporated and spread over bread mixture.

Sprinkle top with the additional ½ cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

Spray foil with cooking spray and cover casserole. Bake on the third (middle) rack for around 50 minutes.

Remove foil and bake uncovered for

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Edible Plants for Your Home and Garden

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eed a little greenery that has a dual purpose? Herb gardening is a small way to make a big impact, both in your patio and hardscape designs as well as your kitchen. Strategically placed, smaller herb gardens can add a fresh perspective alongside your normal routine of flowers and foliage.

Rosemary is a tough little herb, withstanding frosts, direct sunlight and the summer's heat. The woody stems are not edible; however, its spear-shaped leaves give off wonderful fragrance that is warm and earthy without being overpowering.

You can easily cultivate rosemary from seed or transplant baby shoots from a nursery flat, whichever is best for you. Perfect for containers or placed in the ground in a more permanent place, rosemary can grow up to 8 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide. This herb loves warm, well-drained soil and will keep producing its edible leaves as long as it's watered and kept up. Simply trim off the desired amount and rinse in cool water. Hold the top of the stalk with your thumb and forefinger while using your other hand to glide backward down the stem. The leaves should come off cleanly. Discard the stem. Chop and enjoy!

Lavender may not be the first thing that comes to mind when "edible" is mentioned, but it's true! Lavender is very often used in cooking and baking. However, if you prefer to plant some lavender simply for show, you will not be disappointed. Rich, sweet oils in the blooms intensify as the day grows warmer, making this velvety purple plant a well-loved favorite for high-traffic areas such as walkways or near doors and patios.

Make sure to plant lavender sprouts in well-drained soil, as they don't like to be bogged down with too much moisture. Lavender is deer resistant as well as drought, heat and wind tolerant — pretty much a superstar.

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kitchen, I always have flat-leaf Italian parsley on hand, and there's nothing better than cutting it from my own planters and knowing exactly where it came from.

I think you can taste the freshness — although that might just be me. Parsley has a sweet, fresh smell and taste that is never overwhelming.

Plant sproutlings in — you got it — well-drained, warm soil.

Parsley is very low-maintenance and requires only planting and harvesting. It's simple to cultivate and tasty, too. What's not to love?

If you're looking for a little bit of color alongside your herbs, consider planting a few groups of chives. Its very mild onion flavor is a favorite in kitchens all over the world, and you'll also love the delicate pink/ purple blooms in the spring and summer. Trim sections of the plant evenly as you harvest to encourage more growth. Chop or mince finely to use as a garnish or to deepen the flavor of your favorite recipes.

These are but a few of the many herbs from which to choose. Basil, oregano, sage, mint — the list goes on. A great way to discover what you'd like to plant is to visit your local garden center and see what they have to offer. You just might fall in love with a new savory treat.

Happy planting, y'all!

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EOG Performance Levels Student achievement in each content area is classified into four performance levels: Beginning Learner, Developing Learner, Proficient Learner and Distinguished Learner. These results provide teachers with valuable information regarding each child's academic achievement and progress so that they can best design educational programs to meet needs.

EOG Performance & Promotion A child's performance on the EOGs also assists in determining promotion to the next grade level for all students. The Georgia Department of Education and the State Board of Education have established specific performance guidelines for third, fifth and eighth grades as follows: • Third-grade students must score At Grade Level in reading.

• Fifth-grade students must score At Grade Level in reading and at the Developing Learner level in math.

• Eighth-grade students must score At Grade Level in reading and at the Developing Learner level in math.

Availability of EOG Results Student test results will be provided to parents and schools as soon as they are made available from the state. The school system expects preliminary reports to be available by early to mid-May. The official paper copies for parents and students' records are expected in early summer.

Remediation and Retesting Children in third, fifth and eighth grades who do not meet the required performance guidelines will be provided remediation and an opportunity to retest. Students will not be compared to each other but will be measured on how well they are meeting academic standards.

EOGs Administered Online The GaDOE has completely transitioned to online testing for the EOGs. Bulloch County Schools will administer all tests online except for students with a documented need for accommodations. All students in third through eighth grades will take the English language arts and mathematics tests. Only grades 5 and 8 will take the science and social studies tests. The tests will be administered in the following order: English language arts, math, science and social studies.

To see what online testing is like, you and your child can visit the Experience Online Testing Georgia website at http://gaexperienceonline.com.The items on the demonstration tests are general and represent multiple grade levels. Additional resources to help your student prepare for the EOGs are available on the GaDOE website at http://testing.gadoe.org.

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by the International Professional Rodeo Association, and will include steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping, bareback and saddle bronc riding and the ever-popular bull riding. World champions will compete along with local riders, and Hedrick has some champion livestock in his

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Famous Funnel Cakes and Kiwanis Barbecue will be back, as well as Party Harbor's inflatables, All American camel and pony rides and a mechanical bull.

Miss Rodeo USA will be on hand the week of the rodeo, too, visiting sponsors and greeting people at the rodeo's nighttime shows.

The promotional contests will return as well, Anderson said. The Guess the Weight of the Bull contest will be the held April 20 at Anderson's General Store, and during the rodeo, the Boot Toss will mean a chance for someone to win a Ford vehicle worth 2017 Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo $20,000, provided • WHEN? April 21–22 at 5 p.m. by sponsor J.C. • WHERE? Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds Lewis Ford.

• HOW MUCH? $12 for adults and $7 for children in advance, $16 Advance tickets for adults and $11 for children at the gate; kids under 5 admitted free for the rodeo are available at Anderson's General Store: $12 for adults pens as well. and $7 for kids. Prices at the gate will Anderson said Sandra's Hats, be $16 for adults and $11 for kids.

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he Statesboro Kiwanis Club is looking forward to its seventh year of bringing quality family entertainment to town for the annual rodeo, slated for April 21–22 at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds on Highway 67.

Danny Hedrick, owner of Hedrick Rodeo, and his family — wife Jessica, son Justin and daughter Emily — have partnered with the Statesboro Kiwanis Club since 2011 to bring the family-oriented rodeo to town and has met with sell-out crowds every year, said Kiwanis Club member and rodeo chairman Bill Anderson.

"You'll never see the same show two years in a row," Hedrick said.

This year's rodeo will draw the same vendors and offer some of the same promotions but will feature different specialty acts and riders from all over the world, as well as some from around the area.

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Language and Literacy in the Early Years

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iteracy can be used to describe reading and writing, but in fact literacy covers a much wider range of learning.

The early childhood years are vital to the development of language and literacy, which begins at birth and is a lifelong process. This important language development takes place before children begin talking, and the child's environment and caretakers play vital roles in encouraging precursors of speech and language.

Young children are not formally taught early literacy skills; rather, these skills emerge when the right kind of stimulation is present in their environment.

Parents and caregivers are crucial in the development of language and literacy in little ones.

The primary function of language is to communicate. In infancy, children use cries, gurgles, various gestures and facial expressions. Throughout the toddler years, children progress in their ability to communicate by

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babbling, saying important words and continuing to expand their vocabulary. Language development accelerates quickly in the preschool years. The growing ability to use language to communicate distinguishes preschoolers from infants and toddlers. As children's vocabularies increase and they use more complex sentences, their literacy skills emerge.

From day one, a child's brain begins forming connections very quickly — connections that build the foundation for all learning he or she

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will do later in life. In fact, 90 percent of children's critical brain development occurs by age 5. Children who are read to, sung to and talked to from a young age develop bigger vocabularies, become better readers and are more likely to succeed in school. Research indicates that when children are reached with high-quality early learning experiences, they are 40 percent less likely to fall behind in school and 70 percent more likely to graduate from high school. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, half of the school achievement gap between economically disadvantaged young children and their more affluent peers starts before kindergarten.

When children are exposed to books and reading, they develop early literacy skills including the ability to handle books, interpret pictures, follow the plot of a story and associate meaning with the printed word. These early literacy skills become part of the bigger picture of the developmental process of literacy.

Literacy in the early years includes print in the environment and early mark-making and writing, as well as talking about books and sharing books and reading.

Access to books is essential to developing basic reading skills, leads to longer and more frequent shared reading between parents and children and produces increased enjoyment of

books and improved attitude toward reading and academics. Research shows that early reading experiences, opportunities to build vocabularies and literacy-rich environments are the most effective ways to support the development of pre-reading and cognitive skills that ensure that children are prepared for success in school, including gradelevel reading, and throughout life.

As parents, what can you do to assist in your child's language and literacy development?

• Enjoy looking at books with your children and understand why reading aloud is important.

• Know how to read aloud effectively so that book time is a positive, pleasant and affectionate event in the child's day (and in yours as the parent!) and to have a sense of ageappropriate strategies to build your child's language abilities and prereading skills.

• Find support from your pediatrician and childcare program in your aspirations for your children's cognitive and academic success, and be ready and able to play your own important roles in helping that success.

Michelle Smith Lank is the owner and director of Kid's World Learning Center, a three-star Quality Rated and National Association for the Education of Young Children accredited child care program in Statesboro.

Bulloch County's Babies

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Compiled from information supplied to Moments by East Georgia Regional Medical Center and Mrs. Dustin Chase Cobb of Guyton Sept. 21. The mother is the former Gabrielle Lynn Yip-Young.

• Lucas Roberto was born to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Brian Flynn of Statesboro Sept. 21. The mother is the former Ana Maria Palacios.

• Andrew Bentler Walker was born to Jessica Ann Fleming and Joshua Walker Glenn Purvis of Kite Sept. 21.

• James Louis was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scott Capper of Pembroke Sept. 21. The mother is the former Kaitlyn Alexis Coleman.

• Tate Greene was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Mitchell Rogers of Claxton Sept. 21. The mother is the former Candice Colleen Tillman.

• Kyrie Samur was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Marell Adams of Sylvania Sept. 22. The mother is the former Iesha McCall.

• Rori Grace was born to Shaterian Lapree Palmer of Register Sept. 22.

• Kaden Wilson was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson Cutler of Statesboro Sept. 22. The mother is the former Allie Sherrol Miles.

• Logan Rooks was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Arthur Harrison of Statesboro Sept. 23. The mother is the former Crystal Gail Thompson.

• MaKhiyan Jayshawn was born to Tayonna La'Shae Brown and Mashawn Jarriel Burton of Swainsboro Sept. 23.

• Keaton Tyler Andrew was born to Jamie Leigh Kennedy and Tyler

Todd Fitzwater of Claxton Sept. 24.

• Keighan Noel was born to Kayla Earlicia Roper of Newington Sept. 24.

• Gabriel William was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ashton Byrd of Statesboro Sept. 26. The mother is the former Alicia Kathleen Gleissner.

• Daleyia Nichole was born to Tessie Nichole Hines of Claxton Sept. 26.

• Hayven Seymone was born to Conswella Charmaine Fleming of Statesboro Sept. 26.

• Grayson Luke was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Marc Grayson Ellis of Statesboro Sept. 26. The mother is the former Kayla Brooke Alberson.

• Harper Brooke was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Patrick Kirby of Glennville Sept. 26. The mother is the former Melanie Brooke Nunes.

• Hayden Michael was born to Mr. and Mrs. Steven Benjamin Widman of Metter Sept. 26. The mother is the former Amanda Marie Koch.

• Emerson Ryan was born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ryan Pittman of Glennville Sept. 26. The mother is the former Ashley Noel Cowart.

• J'Aaliyah Lyn was born to Teri Jean Eastham of Sylvania Sept. 27.

• Marissa Nareli was born to Mr. and Mrs. Esteban Tovar Jr. of Cobbtown Sept. 28. The mother is the former Daisy Granados.

• Bentley Ryan was born to Shaylynn Brooke Overstreet and Michael Christopher Ellis of Millen Sept. 28.

• Khi'Yan So'Journey was born to Deneisha La'Cameri Gardner of

Swainsboro Sept. 27.

• John Phil Jr. was born to Dawn Rae Leatherwood and John Phil Shannon of Ellabell Sept. 28.

• Anna Nicole Christiasia was born to Dominique Stantay Littles and Lumumba Rasheeb Hawkins of Metter Sept. 28.

• Ryleigh Harper was born to Tiffany Renee Doyle of Metter Sept. 29.

• Hannah Leigh was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Lee Phillips of Guyton Sept. 29. The mother is the former Maria Hanna Karvonen.

• Addison Blakely was born to Marsha Lynn Martin and Jason David Attebery of Cobbtown Sept. 29.

• Kennedy Marie was born to Decima Rochelle Robinson of Statesboro Sept. 29.

• Sullivan Ivy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodrow Brannen of Statesboro Sept. 30. The mother is the former Jessica Danielle Nobles.

• Kamani was born to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Ramal and Napreisha Dashae Spann of Statesboro Sept. 8.

• Aiden King was born to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Oliver Odom of Metter Oct. 3. The mother is the former Brittany Michelle Campbell.

• Isaiah Reid was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jordon Luke Wimer of Register Oct. 3. The mother is the former Emily Kay Swansiger.

• Nevaeh Ariyel was born to Mr. and Mrs. Shane Deshaun Dock of Sylvania Oct. 3. The mother is the former Jasmine Demetrius Ruffin.

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• Jackson Lee was born to Lindsey Brooke Power and Richard Barry Mason Jr. of Statesboro Sept. 19.

• Tylen Zy'mari Skylar was born to Diasian Tatoyana Frye of Statesboro Sept. 16.

• Ava Nicole Elizabeth was born to Taneava Shaquanda Coley and Joseph Hampton Flowers II of Glennville Sept. 19.

• Mirycal T'nasia was born to Tamekia Shanquelia Hill and Michael Maurice Ford of Swainsboro Sept. 19.

• Kourvaughn Cre'Vin was born to Kourtanne' Brionna Mincey and Shaxaughn Cordall Little of Metter Sept. 19.

• Kylie Amir was born to Brendia Rashemma Johnson and Tremayne Wooden of Statesboro Sept. 20.

• Latia Lasasha was born to Mr. and Mrs. Erven Eugene Roberson Jr. of Newington Sept. 20. The mother is the former Jeree LaSasha Shiggs.

• Brooks Jude Parker was born to Mrs. Caroline Suzanna Thompson of Brooklet Sept. 20.

• Caidynn Brinleigh was born to Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Blake Johnson of Metter Sept. 20. The mother is the former Kayleigh Machelle Sparks.

• Daxton Mervin was born to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Mervin Sharp of Statesboro Sept. 20. The mother is the former Hilary Bastian.

• Heidi Fawn was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joey Curtis Cammack of Glennville Sept. 20. The mother is the former Angela Dawn Ashley.

• Dustin Chase II was born to Mr.

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"Our Town" Averitt Center for the Arts $15 • 7:30 p.m.

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

GS Blue vs. White Spring Football Game Paulson Stadium • noon

Punt, Pass, Kick Competition (boys and girls ages 5–12) Paulson Stadium • 9 a.m.

SBCPRD Spring Sports Opening Day Mill Creek Park • 9 a.m.

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Computer Basics: PowerPoint Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

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Job Readiness: Resume Workshop Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m.

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Maker's Monday Crazy 8 Math Club (ages 10–16) (grades 3–5) Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4:30 p.m.

Chess Club (all ages) Teen Cooking (ages 12–16) Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m.

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Homeschool Geography 52 Weeks of Giving Club (all ages) Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m.

Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds $16/adults, $11/kids • 5 p.m.

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Ballroom in the Boro Averitt Center for the Arts • 8–10 p.m. $15/couple or $25/person

Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds $16/adults, $11/kids • 5 p.m.

ArtsFest Sweetheart Circle at GS free • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Bulloch County/Georgia All Fired Up! Exhibition Southern Relay for Life and Sale Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds "Chicago" Averitt Center for the Arts 6 p.m.–midnight Performing Arts Center at GS Altered Book Workshop: All Fired Up! Exhibition $20/person • 7:30 p.m.

Create a Book Safe and Sale All Fired Up! Exhibition (ages 15+) Averitt Center for the Arts Anime & Manga Club Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m. and Sale Averitt Center for the Arts Fitness Friday: Chair Yoga (ages 12–18) Main Street Statesboro Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m.

Statesboro Regional Library • 3 p.m.

Genealogy Workshop: Farmers' Market Toddler Time (ages 2–4) Online Sources 52 Weeks of Giving Downtown (Sea Island Bank parking lot) Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Reading to Rover (for new Crazy 8 Math Club Toddler Time (ages 2–4) and developing readers) (grades K–2) Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m.

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Chess Club (all ages) Main Street Statesboro Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m.

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Job Readiness: Why Should I Hire You? Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m.

SBCPRD Summer Camp Registration Begins Honey Bowen Building 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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Maker's Monday Kids' Afterschool Club History of Easter Eggs Toddler Time (ages 2–4) (ages 6–10) (ages 10–16) (ages 8–14) Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m.

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Bowls in the Boro Sip & Sketch: Drawing Averitt Center for the Arts • 5:30–8 p.m. (adults) $10/handmade bowl filled with chili Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

First Friday: Fine Arts DIY: Marble Glass Votive Board Game Club Main Street Statesboro Homeschool Art Day Downtown • 5:30–8 p.m.

Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. (ages 12–18) Farmers' Market (with Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

Computer Basics: Bowls in the Boro) Teen Advisory Group TAG Genealogy Workshop: Excel (Creating a Budget) Downtown (Sea Island Bank parking lot) Toddler Time (ages 2–4) Free Read Book Club Family Search Meeting (ages 12–18) Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 6:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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from 7:50 a.m.–6 p.m. each day at the old Julia P. Bryant Elementary School, as well as a School Break Fun Swim each day from 3–5 p.m. at Splash in the Boro ($3/ person).

NOTES: Spring break for Bulloch County Schools is April 3–7. The Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department will host its Camp Adventure that week

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Kids' Book to Movie Club: "The Tale of Despereaux" (ages 8–12) Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m.

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"Our Town" Averitt Center for the Arts $15 • 7:30 p.m.

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

GS Blue vs. White Spring Football Game Paulson Stadium • noon

Punt, Pass, Kick Competition (boys and girls ages 5–12) Paulson Stadium • 9 a.m.

SBCPRD Spring Sports Opening Day Mill Creek Park • 9 a.m.

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Open House for Families of Special Needs Children Statesboro Regional Library • 6–8 p.m.

Computer Basics: PowerPoint Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

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Introduction to Art Workshop Roxie Remley Center for Fine Arts $90/person • 9 a.m.–noon

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Job Readiness: Resume Workshop Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m.

SBCPRD Pitch, Hit and Run (ages 7–14) Mill Creek Park • 5–7:30 p.m.

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Maker's Monday Crazy 8 Math Club (ages 10–16) (grades 3–5) Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4:30 p.m.

Chess Club (all ages) Teen Cooking (ages 12–16) Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m.

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DIY: Floral Monogram Adulting 101: Time Letters Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m. Management Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m.

Homeschool Geography 52 Weeks of Giving Club (all ages) Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m.

Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds $16/adults, $11/kids • 5 p.m.

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Ballroom in the Boro Averitt Center for the Arts • 8–10 p.m. $15/couple or $25/person

Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds $16/adults, $11/kids • 5 p.m.

ArtsFest Sweetheart Circle at GS free • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Bulloch County/Georgia All Fired Up! Exhibition Southern Relay for Life and Sale Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds "Chicago" Averitt Center for the Arts 6 p.m.–midnight Performing Arts Center at GS Altered Book Workshop: All Fired Up! Exhibition $20/person • 7:30 p.m.

Create a Book Safe and Sale All Fired Up! Exhibition (ages 15+) Averitt Center for the Arts Anime & Manga Club Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m. and Sale Averitt Center for the Arts Fitness Friday: Chair Yoga (ages 12–18) Main Street Statesboro Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m.

Statesboro Regional Library • 3 p.m.

Genealogy Workshop: Farmers' Market Toddler Time (ages 2–4) Online Sources 52 Weeks of Giving Downtown (Sea Island Bank parking lot) Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Asian Drama Fan Club Anime & Manga Club (ages 15–18) Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. (ages 12–18) Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m.

Reading to Rover (for new Crazy 8 Math Club Toddler Time (ages 2–4) and developing readers) (grades K–2) Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m.

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Chess Club (all ages) Main Street Statesboro Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m.

Farmers' Market 52 Weeks of Giving Downtown (Sea Island Bank parking lot) Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Job Readiness: Why Should I Hire You? Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m.

SBCPRD Summer Camp Registration Begins Honey Bowen Building 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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Anime & Manga Club Game Day: Scrabble Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. (ages 12–18) Genealogy for Kids: Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m.

Maker's Monday Kids' Afterschool Club History of Easter Eggs Toddler Time (ages 2–4) (ages 6–10) (ages 10–16) (ages 8–14) Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m.

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Bowls in the Boro Sip & Sketch: Drawing Averitt Center for the Arts • 5:30–8 p.m. (adults) $10/handmade bowl filled with chili Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

First Friday: Fine Arts DIY: Marble Glass Votive Board Game Club Main Street Statesboro Homeschool Art Day Downtown • 5:30–8 p.m.

Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. (ages 12–18) Farmers' Market (with Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

Computer Basics: Bowls in the Boro) Teen Advisory Group TAG Genealogy Workshop: Excel (Creating a Budget) Downtown (Sea Island Bank parking lot) Toddler Time (ages 2–4) Free Read Book Club Family Search Meeting (ages 12–18) Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 6:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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from 7:50 a.m.–6 p.m. each day at the old Julia P. Bryant Elementary School, as well as a School Break Fun Swim each day from 3–5 p.m. at Splash in the Boro ($3/ person).

NOTES: Spring break for Bulloch County Schools is April 3–7. The Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department will host its Camp Adventure that week

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Every Child Has a Purpose Brooke Green's Journey with Her Daughters

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rooke Green celebrates being a mother 365 days a year, like many of her mom friends. Her protégé is a lovely soon-tobe 16-year-old daughter.

Bryn Green, a busy teenager who is a Statesboro High School cheerleader and dance student at Shay Morgan's Statesboro School of Dance, and her mom enjoy the typical mom-daughter activities like shopping and hanging out, but they spend most of their time together just doing day-to-day life, like driving back and forth to extracurricular activities and running errands.

Julie Lavender With Brooke's administrative assistant job at SHS, the two ladies also commute to and from school together daily and spend time as a family at Connection Church. Bryn's special time with her dad, Boyd Green, takes place during hunting season and involves a lot of camouflage.

Brooke recognizes the gift of her daughter.

"I was never supposed to be able to get pregnant with Bryn," she said.

"I've often told Bryn, 'Every child is a miracle, but God had to intervene to get you here.' " Brooke and Boyd didn't realize that

fact until she struggled to get pregnant with her second child. Genetic testing revealed the problem and surgery corrected it, yet Bryn's conception and full-term birth most likely shouldn't have occurred, medically speaking.

"God had a plan for Bryn, just like he has a plan for all of us," Brooke said. "Bryn has a purpose; if not, she wouldn't be here. Everybody has a purpose. Bryn has a lifetime for God to reveal that purpose."

Speaking of the Greens' second daughter, born when Bryn was 3 ½ years old, Brooke said, "Bethany's purpose was revealed quicker."

At her first ultrasound when eightweeks pregnant with Bethany, Brooke found out her second daughter's measurements weren't adding up, specifically the bones in her legs. On heightened alert, her doctor sent her to Savannah for further testing, which revealed a genetic disorder and bellshaped lungs that weren't developing normally.

Born on Oct. 27, 2004, Bethany came into the world with campomelic dysplasia, a rare disorder that affects the long bones and lungs and causes additional complications. Bethany struggled for every breath.

"The only way Memorial [University Medical Center] would release us was if hospice here in Statesboro would take us," Brooke said. "Hospice allowed us to bring our daughter home."

Bethany came home on oxygen and with a feeding tube and, like all newborns, required round-the-clock feeding every three hours or so.

Fifteen days after her birth, Bethany took her last breath on earth.

Devastated by their loss, the Greens held on to their faith, surrounded by their loving family and friends and even community members who barely knew them.

Brooke admits that each day was a painful struggle and that there will always be unanswered questions.

"I've always believed there's a reason for things," she said. "You grow up believing, saying you have a faith, but it was this that made me realize that I had a real faith, that I could stand on my faith. It solidified my faith.

"You realize how big God is; that he can handle yelling, screaming, questioning and still be there and not love you any less."

Explaining the circumstances to big sister Bryn wasn't easy.

"We tried to explain, as best as we could to a 3-year-old, God had to take Bethany to heaven to heal her," Brooke said. "But she asked, 'Why can't he take her to heaven, heal her and then bring her back?' " As Bryn got older, there were often times she felt slighted without a sibling, Brooke said. Her parents told her that she could do a lot of things Bethany never could and so she could do all those things for Bethany, too.

Admitting that it wasn't easy finding the right words, Brooke said a great

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Wife and mom Brooke Green

about 20 percent of the ones that come. That's Bethany's legacy. It's not us anymore, which is cool."

The most recent father-daughter event took place on two nights of the weekend, with three dances for younger girls and their dads and one dance for older girls and their fathers.

The annual event held each February has grown tenfold since it debuted in 2006, with more than 750 daddies and daughters now making memories to last a lifetime. A large handful of those dads hide tears when the last songs, "Cinderella" and "Butterfly Kisses," play.

"We wanted something to be Bethany's legacy," Brooke continued.

"Shows it doesn't matter how long you're here. Bethany lived 15 days.

Who would've ever guessed a little-bit thing would have such a purpose?"

The father-daughter dance profits from 2006 to 2011 helped fund an addition to the Ogeechee Area

Hospice facility in Statesboro, called Bethany's Place, a large, multipurpose conference and community room with restroom facilities and a serving kitchen that is used for children's bereavement camps, support groups, Alzheimer's care group meetings, clinical meetings and more.

With the initial goal met, the Greens chose to use proceeds each year beginning in 2012 to benefit a child or young adult in the community. Benefactors thus far include Anna Hays Polk (2012), Chyann and Jade Hoyle (2013), Tucker Lanier (2014), Laura Donaldson (2015), Sydney Standridge (2016) and Merritt Moore (2017).

Brooke is quick to add that the Father-Daughter Date Night couldn't take place without support from extended family members, including Bryn and Bethany's grandparents, Biff and Adria Thompson and Bob and Martha Green; committee and other volunteers; and support from

the community.

"It's a special time," Brooke said.

"I get to be Bryn's mom 365 days a year, but for that one weekend, I get to be Bethany's mom.

"Not that it makes it better or easier or answers questions, but the date night gives a purpose. God does bring good out of it."

The daddy-daughter event is held just once a year, but Bethany's memory and legacy are constant.

"We thought we'd have to help remind Bryn of her sister because she was so young, but she's often said things like, 'Mama, do you remember when‌?' 'Daddy, do you remember when...?' " Brooke said. "She especially remembers Bethany getting her 'chocolate milk,' because that's what it looked like in her feeding tube."

Two miracle daughters, each with their own unique purpose, continue to bring joy and blessings to Brooke and Boyd, to the community and beyond.

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deal of that devastating time in their lives was difficult to navigate.

"You don't know how to handle it until you handle it, and then you don't know if you handled it right," she said.

To fill the gaping hole in their hearts left by Bethany's absence, the Greens pondered doing something that would bless the community, and assisting the hospice program came to mind.

Together, Brooke and Boyd decided to host Bethany's Father-Daughter Date Night to raise money. Treasuring each precious moment with Bethany, the couple thought a special night for fathers to spend with their princesses would be a perfect fit.

"That first dance, about 75 came, and we thought a couple of years until we raise enough money and then people will lose interest," Brooke said.

"We knew everyone that came that first time and the first couple of years; it was like, 'Let's support Brooke and Boyd.' Now, 12 years later, we know

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OPTING OUT OF VACCINATIONS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS

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

Many diseases that are effectively prevented by simple vaccines have cropped up once more. This can be attributed to children simply not getting fully vaccinated. Nearly 80 percent of parents are uncomfortable about having their children vaccinated, according to a survey analyzed by researchers at the CDC. Pain from the needle itself and uncertainty about the safety of vaccines is leading many parents to forego shots or delay certain vaccinations until their children are older. It is estimated that roughly 8 percent of American children are now not getting regular vaccinations or doing alternate schedules, and 2 percent are not getting shots at all.

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

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

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

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Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks & Recreation Department Monthly Events Opening Day for Spring Sports April 1, 9 a.m.

Mill Creek Park Lifeguard Courses: Session 7 (ages 15+) April 1 and April 8, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

April 7, 4–7 p.m.

April 2, 1–6 p.m. $150 Splash in the Boro Lifeguard Courses: Session 8 (ages 15+) April 3–7, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $150 Splash in the Boro Middle School Tennis Clinic (grades 5–8) April 3–6, 10 a.m.–noon $50 Mill Creek Tennis Courts Camp Adventure April 3–7, 7:50 a.m.–6 p.m. $110/week or $25/day Old Julia P. Bryant Elementary School School Break Fun Swim April 3–7, 3–5 p.m. $3/swimmer Splash in the Boro Summer Camp registration begins April 11, 8:30–5:30 p.m.

Honey Bowen Building Junior Golf School Mondays/Wednesdays, April 17–May 10 6–7 p.m. $65 GS Golf Course Stirrup Some Fun Tuesdays, April 18–May 9 5:30–8 p.m. $80 Fletcher Park Learn to Play Piano (ages 7+) Fridays, April 21–May 12 (times vary) $20/lesson or $65/four lessons Honey Bowen Building Pitch, Hit and Run (ages 7–14) April 25, 5–7:30 p.m. free Mill Creek Park Lap Swim Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7–8 p.m.

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"We are first and foremost a teaching facility, and it's very important to me that the shows we produce serve as a learning experience for the kids, especially for those children who are not in our classes," she said. "I pride myself on treating rehearsals as a classroom, because a lot of young actors do not know the essential, fundamental elements of theater— stage directions, finding the light on stage or not turning the back to the audience."

In addition to the large number of cast members, their ages range from toddlers to seniors, giving the SYT a variety of skill levels to work with on this very physically demanding show. DeZelle said that her background in stage combat has been essential to choreographing the show's three major battle scenes.

According to DeZelle, the cast has been rehearsing since January, working long hours to ensure their performance successfully represents the magic and wonderment of Lewis' mystical land of Narnia.

"This show takes a lot of dedication from the actors; there are a lot of moving parts," DeZelle said. "Especially with a large cast, it can feel overwhelming, but everyone has truly put their hearts into this show, and I think the community is going to be blown away by the amount of talent we will have on the stage."

Don't miss the youth theater's most anticipated event of the season! Performance dates are Thursday, May 4, through Saturday, May 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth. To purchase tickets, visit www.averittcenterforthearts.org or visit the box office, Tuesday–Friday from noon to 5:30 p.m.

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One of the best-kept secrets in the upholstery world may be Revolution Performance Fabrics.

Revolution Fabrics are offered by most of the leading upholstery companies and have been proven to be a family’s best friend, simply because they are unlike any other fabric available. These fabrics are stain resistant and exceptionally durable yet soft to the touch.

The fabrics are also EASY TO CLEAN. Cleaning instructions for these fabrics include using soap, common household cleaners and diluted bleach because they are 100 percent bleach safe! Stains should be spot cleaned, rinsed with water and air dried. It’s as simple as that!

Revolution Fabrics are ECO-FRIENDLY as well. They do not rely on chemical treatments, therefore no chemicals can be transferred to people or pets. The fabrics exceed all current upholstery standards, including the latest flame-retardant standards, light and color fastness and strength. These amazing fabrics also have the best lot-to-lot color consistency of any fabrics available.

But the great news does not end there: They are also FADE and PILL RESISTANT. They are rated for more than 300 hours of sunlight, whereas most fabrics only allow for 40 hours. Revolution Fabrics will not fuzz or pill under normal conditions. The yarn used creates extra-durable fabrics that still maintain their softness, and they are made in the USA! So, if you have been thinking of replacing your furniture, come in to the LA Waters showroom and see for yourself what amazing products are available. I am also available for design consultation, in home or in our showroom. Feel free to call the store for an appointment.

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espite the freezing temperatures lingering throughout the month of March, the season of growth and new beginnings has officially begun. As the community prepares for warmer weather, the members of the Statesboro Youth Theater are bringing their sweaters and scarves to the Averitt Center for the Arts, preparing for their grand adventure through the wardrobe and into the land of Narnia.

Based on C.S. Lewis' enchanting tale "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," this new dramatization faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of the great lion Aslan and his struggle with the White Witch.

The adventures of four children ensue when they inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. To prevent the determined witch from keeping Narnia in her icy grasp, the Pevensie children must battle her allies, and a sacrifice will have to made.

This story of faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life and renewal.

Co-directed by SYT Artistic Director Bethany DeZelle and Statesboro High School drama teacher Eddie Frazier, the performance broke Averitt Center records for the number of auditions for a single show.

"We had over a hundred people of all ages come out to the auditions," DeZelle said. "A lot of people have connected with this story from a very young age. It clearly speaks to many of us."

With more than 50 cast members, DeZelle said the hardest part about directing a show of this magnitude is maintaining a focused learning environment in which the participants

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The following are 10 foods to help you get glowing.

Get rid of wrinkles Just one cup of kale includes 134 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. This vitamin is the key ingredient in many anti-aging creams because it plays a major role in the body’s production of collagen, a protein that helps your skin stretch and return back to normal. Younger people have a lot of it in their skin, and the amount decreases as you age.

Keep your skin young by blending kale into a smoothie for a natural and delicious anti-aging drink.

Oatmeal takes a long time to digest, which helps stabilize your blood sugar. Spiked blood sugar levels increase wrinklecausing hormones in your body, according to Dr. Jessica Wu. Top it with a few strawberries for an even more powerful wrinkle-fighting breakfast.

Salmon is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and astaxanthin, both of which help prevent wrinkles. Experts suggest opting for wild salmon, as it will give you the most anti-aging benefits.

One cup of strawberries contains 84.7 mg of vitamin C. That’s more than an orange!

Watch those wrinkles fade away by eating strawberries for breakfast or swapping out your dessert with this sweet fruit.

Bonus: Strawberries are a natural teeth whitener when combined with baking soda. Mash the strawberries into a pulp and mix with baking soda. Spread the paste on your teeth and leave it on for five minutes.

Brush and rinse to reveal clean, white teeth. Dentist Adina Carrel suggests trying this trick once a week.

Avocados are loaded with vitamins C and E to keep those wrinkles under control. They

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Get rid of acne The zits on your face aren’t only surface-level. The cause of acne actually lies deep in your gut. Kefir is a cultured dairy product and is rich in friendly bacteria that reduces inflammation and protects the lining of the stomach.

Want to make eating healthy more fun? Blend kefir into a smoothie or turn it into a parfait by topping it with fruit and nuts.

Because acne is battled inside your body, adding broccoli to your diet is a great tactic. This vegetable contains vitamins and minerals that boost the immune system, including vitamins A, B3, C, E and K. Garlic contains allicin, a chemical that kills harmful bacteria and viruses in your body. This reduces inflammation, making those pesky pimples disappear. Add garlic to your next meal for some extra flavor and a clear face.

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Bonus: Walnuts help your mood, too! This snack is full of omega-3 fatty acids, and studies show a link between a lack of these acids and depression. Another study found mood improvements in men just by eating walnuts every day.

Eat pomegranates to prevent breakouts and reduce wrinkles. Pomegranates contain antioxidants that reduce inflammation, according to Dr. Ellen Marmur. This fruit is also full of ellagic acid, which helps reduce collagen breakdown — meaning pomegranates will plump your skin and make you look younger.

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Roasted Strawberries with Homemade Mascarpone Cheese

If the frost didn’t get them, Bulloch County strawberries should be available throughout the month of April. Get them while you can because their season is limited. And large berries are cosmetically appealing, the smaller ones are more likely to be sweet and flavorful. The preparation for this desert are simple like the dessert itself, but you will need to make the mascarpone cheese the day or morning ahead, and you will need cheesecloth or muslin. Or you can skip that step altogether and just buy mascarpone cheese.

For the Cheese: 2 cups heavy cream, from Market

For the Strawberries: 1 tbsp. unsalted butter from Market

1 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. sugar 1 pint strawberries, caps removed

In saucepan over low heat, heat heavy cream to a low simmer, about 180 degrees. Let the cream simmer at 180 degrees for three minutes. Add lemon juice and simmer another three minutes. Remove pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Pour mixture through a strainer lined with three layers of cheesecloth over a bowl. You will get a couple of tablespoons of liquid whey, which is the byproduct of making cheese. Put the bowl and the strainer in the fridge for several hours or overnight.

To make strawberries, heat oven to 450 degrees. Melt butter in oven in ovenproof pan large enough to hold berries in a single layer about 2-3 minutes. Add sugar and stir. Add berries and toss to coat. Roast in oven for five minutes. Stir and cool for five minutes.

To prepare desert, remove cheese from cheesecloth and put in serving bowls. Top with berries. Spoon syrup from pan with berries over berries.

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ear Jill, I have had a smartphone for four years.

I really like my phone and do not want to upgrade it. Anyway, apparently four years old is ancient in smartphone terms, because I use an app for couponing at a large chain drugstore. Recently the app said it needed an update, so I updated it, and guess what? Now that app won't work on my phone anymore because my old phone is no longer supported.

I'm really angry. I really only switched to a smartphone so I could use the coupon apps. Now I see it is a scam because I will have to keep getting new phones in order to use the coupons at this store, and the phones will cost me a lot more than I am saving with coupons. What do you think about this?

— Barbara F. Once you get on the smartphone train, it's true that you're in for a seemingly endless stream of updates and upgrades, both from a software and hardware standpoint. Apps constantly add new features, create bug fixes and prompt users to continue to upgrade the software to take advantage of them.

In a world where my son's television is the same one I had in my bedroom as a teenager, and the muscle car I drove in high school is nearing antique status but still drives like a champ, it's incredibly frustrating to realize that a device you've grown to rely on is no longer fully functional just a few years after purchase.

I feel your pain, as I, too, am also clinging to a years-old smartphone that is functionally fine but has an older operating system that will no longer update some of the apps I used to use. I've learned to live with

Jill Cataldo it, as I'm kind of curmudgeonly about change. Of course, part of my job involves staying up-to-date on coupon and shopping apps with regards to what's new and interesting out there, so I've got to find a balance between getting a new phone every couple of years and keeping the phone model I prefer to use.

Here are some ways I've worked around this: • Browse some of your former apps on the web. Some popular couponing apps including Checkout 51, SavingStar, Ibotta, Cartwheel and other store-specific apps also work over the web. While their apps may no longer update on an older phone, I am still able to use my phone's web browser to visit these apps' websites and load electronic coupons.

• Use a tablet to load apps. As tablet computers and similar devices have grown in popularity, the price has come down significantly. My children are too young to have phones yet, but they each have Android tablets purchased for around $50 each.

These tablets can load and use many of the same apps that smartphones can, and the cost is lower than replacing your phone. I run many of my coupon apps on my tablet, which is newer than my smartphone. I also like the added benefit of a larger screen on which to browse.

However, the tablet will eventually face the same fate as your phone when its operating system becomes too old to receive further updates and run new apps. Unfortunately, this is the side effect of the rapidly advancing technological age in which we live.

Many cell plans include free upgrades to a new phone every few years. It may be an option worth exploring — provided you're willing to give up your former smartphone.

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