MOMents Magazine January 2017

January 2017

ALSO INSIDE Go Girl: Tracy Reed "Cultivate" with Kelly Minter at FUMC Delicious Crock Pot New Year's Soup Make a Plan to Meet Your Goals in 2017 Bulloch County Births

Time for a Fresh Start Life's Unrehearsed Moments Lead to a Change in Career for Lisa-Marie Lovett

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So many resolutions, so little time. That's what January means to me.

While I don't necessarily subscribe to the theory that making endless promises to and goals for myself at the beginning of a new year will somehow magically increase my determination and motivation to keep said promises and meet said goals, there's no denying the effect that the beginning of a fresh set of 12 months has on my outlook for the upcoming year — and on my appraisal of how the last 365 days have gone.

I think back on all the late nights I spent at work instead of at home with my husband, but I thank God I have a job and a steady paycheck to help pay for that home. I remember all the Saturdays I slept in instead of taking my dog for a walk, but I'm grateful she loves me just the same and never fails to bring joy to my life. I recall the fears, the stress, the disappointments, but also the accomplishments, laughter and endless blessings.

Linsay and her husband, Matthew I decide to take better care of myself — physically, emotionally, spiritually — and of those I love. I resolve to cook more meals at home and spend less money, take more time off and watch less TV, pray more and worry less. It's not so much about the resolutions as it is about the hope that a fresh start brings, the opportunity to make the future better than the past. It's a sentiment more present this month than any other time of year, but if we're honest, we realize that opportunity is always there; we just have to take the time to find it.

And find it she did. Lisa-Marie Lovett, this month's stunning cover mom, bought a professional camera while she was still working in retail management. She never dreamed that purchase, along with a series of unrehearsed events in her life, would lead to a change in career, but that's exactly what happened. To read more about how Lisa-Marie has grown her hobby into a flourishing local business, turn to page 14.

For Tracy Joiner Reed, it was seizing the opportunity to finally lose the weight she had struggled her whole life to ditch that ultimately changed her life. After finding a program that worked for both her and her husband, Dave, she is down 95 pounds and six sizes, and her health and self-confidence have skyrocketed. For more on the journey to a complete lifestyle transformation for this month's Go Girl, look over on page 5.

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Ashlee Hooks Corbin but just couldn't drop any pounds. I guess I had kind of given up."

She was in her early 50s, a time when many women find it more difficult to lose weight, and she found herself "trying to come to terms with the reality that I was just going to be overweight, and I had just better accept it and make the best of it," she said.

"For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with my weight and, as a result, with my self-confidence — though I believe I hid it well," she said.

"It's hard to find a diet that I haven't tried — Weight Watchers, the Cabbage Soup Diet, Optifast (the diet that Oprah did) and more. And, like Oprah, I gained any and all weight back, plus more."

Tracy was the largest she had ever been in mid-2015. Dave was also dealing with health issues, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure, as well as atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart beat). At that time, he was considered a candidate for cardiac ablation, a procedure in which catheters are inserted through a vein in the groin and threaded to the heart in order to correct structural problems that can cause arrhythmias.

In the same year, Tracy first learned about ForeverGreen/FGXpress, a company that offers unique, natural products to help people achieve better health. In July 2015, ForeverGreen launched Ketopia, a program that would change Tracy and Dave's lives.

According to ForeverGreen, Ketopia is designed to assist the body to go

THEN from burning sugar (from carbohydrates and sugar) to burning fat — a metabolic state called nutritional ketosis.

Tracy received the product on Sept. 15 and took the first step toward her lifestyle overhaul. Fifteen months later, in December 2016, she has lost an amazing 95 pounds and is now a size 14, down from a size 26.

Even her feet have gotten smaller!

"I did it one day at a time, one decision at a time. I didn't do it perfectly all the time, but I never, ever quit," she said. "This was not another diet — this was that lifestyle change. I choose to not eat sugar or starchy carbs most of the time. And I choose to exercise. Sometimes it's one or two days a week, and sometimes it's five days a week."

Tracy works out at 180 Fitness and loves taking the spin classes hosted by local business owner Don Borowski. She said she's also grateful for the mentorship she's received from Eddie Lott, under whose guidance and instruction she has earned her black belt.

NOW Dave has also seen some incredible changes. He has lost 55 pounds, normalized his cholesterol, lowered his blood pressure and is no longer a candidate for the cardiac ablation.

Tracy said her husband's full participation has helped to keep her motivated, and she's extremely grateful for his support and encouragement during their journey together.

Tracy is very open to talking about her lifestyle change, and she hopes her story will encourage others.

"I know what it's like to feel hopeless, to feel ashamed, to feel looked down upon or judged because of your size," she said. "If I can encourage, inspire, uplift one person — to say, 'If I can do it, you can, too' — then I will feel like I really did something that matters.

"This year, we went to the beach 19 times, 19 separate days," she continued. "Some days we rode bikes all day, and some days we just relaxed. But that's something I would not have done previously. And that's the difference between merely existing and living."

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ach January, many people take heart in the hope of a "new year, new you" and resolve to improve their health, put a stop to bad habits or otherwise strive to make the upcoming year better than the last.

Over the years, Tracy Joiner Reed made many resolutions to lose weight and tried all types of diets, all to no avail. Finally, in 2015, fed up and unhappy, she decided something had to give — and she has plenty of wisdom to share with those who are determined to begin a similar journey to a healthier lifestyle in 2017.

Tracy, now 54, was born in Atlanta to parents Charlie and Janice Joiner.

The couple had lived in Statesboro as newlyweds and wanted to return to raise their family here. So, after brief stints in Ohio and South Carolina, Charlie, Janice, Tracy, then 10, and her brother, Michael, settled in Statesboro.

Tracy has been married to her husband, Dave, for 12 years, but the two met 20 years ago when Tracy was working at Gold's Gym after some of her coworkers — mainly Lorraine Beaver, Susan Sharpe Herring and Angie Hitchens — set them up. Dave is an administrator for the distribution center for IKEA in Port Wentworth and a musician "on hiatus." The couple has two sons: Matt Portwood, 27, who lives in Statesboro, and Ryan Reed, 29, who resides in Atlanta.

They also have two furry children, Marley and Pootie.

Tracy works full-time at Bernard's Jewelers and is on her feet all day.

Before losing weight, her feet ached all the time. She wasn't living life, she said, just existing by doing what was necessary — going to work, running errands — and nothing more.

"I was not happy, but no one would have ever known that," she said. "I thought I was fairly knowledgeable about diet and exercise, but I just couldn't get it together. I tried and tried

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Make a Plan and Meet Your Goals This Year

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s we begin a new year, I would like for you to reflect upon your life events during 2016.

What thoughts come to mind? What feelings do you have?

Did you accomplish the goals you set for yourself?

Many of us begin each new year with some sort of resolution, which we use to define goals we desire to accomplish over the next 365 days.

Although our momentum starts off high and intentions good, somewhere around the middle of the year, we often become sidetracked. This ultimately results in us not accomplishing the goals that we set and possibly experiencing additional pressure and accumulating unnecessary tasks.

Let's do something different this year! First, make a list of the goals you did not accomplish in 2016.

Then place those items at the top of your list of goals for 2017. Divide that list into four sections, and focus on

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one section at a time. For example, you could work to meet the first few goals on your list during the months of January–March, the next items in April–June, then July–September and October–December. Remember, begin with the goals you did not accomplish in 2016.

I encourage you not to make a list that is too long, which can cause you to feel overwhelmed and procrastinate. Be intentional and strategic about completing the tasks for January through March, and if you find that

three months at a time is too much, break the list down month by month.

As you accomplish your goals, check them off and give yourself a reward for completing the task.

Another key component in making this year a successful one is an accountability partner. Early this year, plan an intimate lunch or dinner with your closest friends and family.

Share with each other the goals you would like to reach in your personal and professional lives. Also ask for feedback on areas in which they feel you can improve this year, and be open and

receptive to what they say. This may be an awkward conversation, but moments of growth are often born out of uncomfortable situations.

Remember, life is not a rehearsal.

Let's make it a point to get the very best out of this day, this hour and this second.

If you don't reach all tasks, don't beat yourself up — just keep working at it. Once you have a vision and plan for your life, make preparations to see the manifestation. Let's all start today!

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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Welcome 2017 with Tasty Crock Pot New Year's Soup

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new year is a time to start fresh, and Crock Pot New Year's Soup is the perfect way to begin 2017! This hearty soup has black-eyed peas, smoked sausage and collards to help you get off to a blessed, healthy and profitable new year.

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Crock Pot New Year's Soup 8 ½ cups chicken broth 1 ½ cups dried black-eyed peas ¾ of a 14-ounce package of smoked sausage, halved and sliced 1 cup carrots, diced ¾ cup celery, diced ¾ cup onion, diced 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon hot sauce

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Combine chicken broth, black eyed peas, sausage, carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and bay leaf in a crock pot. Cook on low 7 hours.

Add hot sauce and collard greens, then cook an additional 20 minutes.

Remove the bay leaf and serve.

Azure Rountree, a wife and mother of four beautiful kids, has a love of cooking and sharing recipes. She enjoys writing for cookbooks and working as an advocate for autism.

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

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There’s a Future in Books... and a book in your future At the beginning of every year, resolutions are made and then broken. This year make a resolution for your entire family that won’t be a chore to keep but a delight for all.

Create a weekly date with your kids, spouse or significant other and together explore the splendors of your library.

Discover the latest best seller from Nicholas Sparks to Pete the Cat. Join a book to movie club together, outwit each other in our chess club, and try your hand at creative writing, a DIY rope basket or a teen

cooking class.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy. All programs and first time library cards are always free. Some classes require pre-registration. Stop by today and behold the many wonders the library has to offer. For additional information and program calendars please visit our website at http://strl.info.

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he Bulloch County Board of Education will host its annual Speak Up for Education forum for school councils, parents and the community on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 6–8 p.m. at Statesboro High School. Anyone interested in kindergarten through 12th-grade public education is invited and encouraged to attend.

Meeting Agenda • 6–6:15 p.m. — Registration and light refreshments • 6:20–6:35 p.m. — Superintendent's message • 6:40–6:55 p.m. — Group session discussion topic: AdvancED accreditation process and upcoming site visit • 7–8 p.m. — Breakout sessions for each school with principal and faculty leadership • 8 p.m. — Adjourn Childcare Available for Event Parents and community members who plan on attending these events can request free, on-site childcare.

The school system's family liaisons coordinate this service for children ages birth to 12 years old. Please call (912) 212-8553 or email mmotes@bulloch schools.org by Jan. 23 to register your child.

The school system's family liaisons will provide safe supervi-

sion, homework assistance, activities and snacks for children. For infants, please provide all supplies they may need (i.e., bottles and diapers). For kindergarten through 12-year-old children, there are supervised centers for homework, movies, games and sports. Our family liaisons assist parents with securely signing in their children.

Translation Services Available for Event Bulloch County Schools' Federal Programs Department provides language translation services for attendees. If you or someone you know is in need of this service to best facilitate their participation in the meeting, please contact Georgia Darsey at gdarsey@bullochschools. org or (912) 212-8555 or Mandy Motes at mmotes@ bullochschools.org or (912) 212.8553.

Encourage Others to Join the Conversation For more information, call (912) 212.8512. To share information about this event via email or social media, reference www.bulloch.k12. ga.us/speakupfor education and #Bulloch SpeaksUp2017 or follow and share information about the event from our social media sites on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

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Kelly Minter to Lead Women's Weekend Event

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Julie Lavender teaching, stylistically simple worship, community prayer and a heart for missions.

Always ready to proclaim that her joy is to know Jesus, talk about him and teach the Word that is all about him, Minter said: "As I consider where we are as a culture, I find myself longing for the truth of God's Word as much as ever. As women, we're pulled in several directions. We can get discouraged, tired; we tend to

compare ourselves to others.

"Cultivate is a time for women of all ages and stages of life to be refreshed, encouraged and challenged as we study the Scriptures together."

Minter, a preacher's daughter who grew up in northern Virginia, said that as a child, she struggled with anxiety and waves of depression.

"The Word of God became my balm," Minter said. "This is one of the

Cultivate with Kelly Minter WHEN? Friday, Jan. 27, from 7–9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE? Statesboro First United Methodist Church HOW MUCH? $30 for general admission, $25 each for groups of 10 or more; purchase at www. cultivatevent.com/statesboro-ga

reasons I love the Bible so much."

In her 20s, Minter moved to Nashville for a record deal. Three records later, with changes in the recording industry hindering further deals, Minter was asked to write a Bible study, and her career morphed from musician to author and eventually Bible teacher.

The Cultivate events bring it all full circle when Minter joins the worship team's piano and violin with her guitar and voice.

"I have a passion for acoustic music and being able to hear singing voices worship in the room, which is why I love the Cultivate Trio," she said.

Minter is the author of four books and four Bible study curriculums. Her most recent book release, "Wherever the River Runs," chronicles her many trips to Brazil with Justice and Mercy International, an organization that serves the poor, orphaned and forgotten people of the world. Each Cultivate event focuses on both international missions (through Justice and Mercy International) and local missions. Open Hearts Community Mission will be the featured local missions partner at the Statesboro event.

Barbara Bordeaux, Minter's assistant and violinist for the Cultivate Worship Trio, said: "We feel strongly about encouraging women to take part in missions, both serving internationally and helping women plug into their community. We feel it's really important."

Minter has traveled all over the world as a speaker, writer, teacher and musician. And though she's visited south Georgia — a "beautiful part of the country; the land of peaches and pecans," as she recalls — she's not led a women's event in Statesboro previously.

Join Minter and Statesboro First United Methodist Church Jan. 27–28 and start off the new year refreshed, encouraged and challenged.

Tickets are $30 for general admission or $25 each for groups of 10 or more. To purchase tickets online, go to www.cultivatevent.com/statesboroga. For more information on the event, call Statesboro First United Methodist Church at (912) 764-7589.

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cclaimed author, musician, Bible study creator and teacher Kelly Minter will be the featured artist at a women's gathering this month at Statesboro First United Methodist Church. The "Cultivate" event takes place Friday, Jan. 27, from 7–9 p.m. and continues Saturday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, and women of all ages are invited to attend.

Minter and the Cultivate Worship Trio of musicians will teach and encourage women throughout the weekend, emphasizing the four main components of the event: Biblical

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Choosing a Landscaping Team That's Right for You

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Erinn Cowart The Art of Lawncare

Couples, Maternity, Senior Portraits Available! like a "duh!" statement to you, but all companies are not created equal, just like any other group of professional services out there. Look at examples of the prospective landscapers' work, ask for references, and vet their professionalism before agreeing to have them service your property.

Don't be scared by the numbers.

Obviously, a budget is important and can help you eliminate some options along the way. However, it's good to keep in mind that the cheapest quote you receive is not necessarily the best deal. A responsible company will offer competitive and fair pricing in their market. The old adage "you get what you pay for" is true — and selecting a company that offers quality work at a fair price almost always pays off in great results at the end of the day.

Finally, make sure you feel comfortable with the people who will be showing up to your home or business to work when you may or may not be there. Trust is important, so go with your gut and use your instincts. You'll thank yourself later.

When the right pairing of "lawn guys" and homeowners comes together, it can be a beautiful thing that can bring about an even more beautiful landscape. Don't be surprised if they become your go-to professionals, your advisors and your friends.

It's going to be a great year!

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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he beginning of a new year is usually a time for anticipating change, setting goals and looking forward to what new adventures await. When it comes to the care and maintenance of your landscape, you may be finding yourself in need of a professional team to look after your outdoor spaces.

So as we jump right in, I want to highlight some of the most fundamental criteria you'll want to look for before you invest in a landscape management service. Of course, everyone's preferences will be slightly different; however, there are a few common denominators that will be true of any reputable landscaping service.

The first thing that you will probably notice is your ability to contact and communicate with the crew. Keep a realistic expectation when it comes to this type of thing, because while your team may want to respond right away, they may be unable to get back with you instantly. That said, if you never get a response, no matter how many times you try to reach them over a reasonable period of time, then it's probably safe to assume that you're not going to have a profitable long-term relationship, if any, with that company. Good communication is a valuable part of any relationship, and quite honestly, it will make your life a lot less stressful going forward. Make sure you can get in touch with your team when the occasion calls for it, but be grounded in your own expectations.

Speaking of communicating, you're going to want a crew of individuals that will take the time to really listen to your needs. If you have a vision for your property, they should respect that and follow through using their expertise and professional wisdom.

Choose a team that hears what you are saying — simple, but important.

Perhaps it goes without saying, but I'm going to mention it here: Hire landscaping professionals who know what they are doing! That might seem

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The Importance of Outside Playtime

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fondly remember as a child playing outside for most of the day — jumping off swings at the playground, rousing ant hills, making forts, climbing trees and laying on the grassy hillsides while guessing what shapes the clouds made as they rolled by. The rule in our household was to be home before the street lights came on. My sister and I would leave out after breakfast and chores, come back home to eat lunch quickly, then go off again until the street lights began to flicker on. We played freely, we explored, and ultimately we had fun.

Those are precious and fond memories that I treasure. Are your children making memories?

Unfortunately, the outside playtime scenario looks much different for our children today than it did almost 40 years ago. Because of current conditions, children need to be supervised more closely for their safety. Parents are busier and make less time for outside play, and technology has encouraged our children and families to stay indoors. Some kids are spending more time behind locked doors while they watch television, play video and computer games and, as recent studies have shown, grow obese. Other children often have afternoon schedules full of structured activities including music, dance instruction, drama classes and tennis lessons.

Play — and especially outside play — is vital for children as an active form of learning that unites the mind, body and spirit. Until at least the age of 9, a child's learning occurs best when the whole self is involved. Play reduces the tension that often comes with needing to learn or achieve.

In play, adults do not interfere and children relax. Kids express and work out emotional aspects of everyday experiences through unstructured play.

Children who are permitted to play freely with their peers develop skills to see things through another person's point of view — cooperating, helping, sharing and solving problems.

The development of children's perceptual abilities may suffer when so much of their experiences come from television, computers, books,

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worksheets and media that require them to use only two senses. Smell, touch and taste, as well as the sense of motion through space, are powerful modes of learning. Children who are less restricted in their access to the outdoors gain competence in moving through the larger world. Developmentally, they should gain the ability to navigate their immediate environs (in safety) and lay the foundation for the courage that will enable them eventually to lead their own lives.

The National Association of Education of Young Children guides quality childcare programs to include children

in outside play activities each day.

These include teacher-led activities such as soccer, basketball, tag, redlight/green light and kickball, as well as child-led unstructured activities, which entail endless possibilities. The amount of time suggested for outside play is 90 minutes each day for infants and toddlers and 120 minutes for 3- to 5-year-old children. Programs like Kid's World Learning Center that are following these instructions are benefiting children daily.

Tips for Parents and Mentors to Encourage Outdoor Play • If you live in a house, create a child-friendly backyard.

• Give children a place on the porch, deck or in the bedroom where they can display nature treasures that they find and want to keep.

• Provide simple tools to aid discovery. Kids love tools! Include a bug box, trowel, magnifier and the like.

• When you take children to parks and other natural areas, allow them to explore. Let them decide which trails

to take. Stay nearby for safety, but don't interfere or help unless asked.

• Encourage plenty of time outside.

Consider taking a walk to the library, store or post office instead of driving.

• If a child asks or remarks about a landmark or natural feature you drive past often, find out more about it and go for a visit.

• Take advantage of the natural resources available in your area. Take children canoeing, kayaking or fishing.

• Take a few leaves from different trees while the children are not looking. Give them the leaves and ask them to find which trees they came from.

• Provide a tree identification book to help kids learn about the trees in their own neighborhood.

• In the fall, leave the fallen leaves down for a while so kids can run around and shuffle through them.

• Rake up a big leaf pile and let them demolish it. If they're not preschoolers, leave the rake out so they can rebuild it if they want.

• If you have an appropriate area, let older children build a campfire in the backyard. Set safety rules, then stay away while they and their friends discuss hot topics. Ensure their safety by looking out the window or wandering out to ask if they need more snacks.

• Put out bird feeders that can be seen easily from windows. Let children help feed the birds. Keep a bird book by the window to help them identify what they see.

• Make up challenges for children to do outside, like the "Survivor" television show. This is a guaranteed kid pleaser, especially if there is a reward (like a gift of time with Mom or Dad, or perhaps a night off from helping with the dishes).

—From "14 Ways to Encourage Kids to Play Outdoors" by the Leave No Child Inside Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati 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.

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Compiled from information supplied to Moments by East Georgia Regional Medical Center De'ante Williams of Statesboro Aug. 2.

• June was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jeb Kennedy and Laura Elaine Brannen of Register Aug. 3.

• Brooklyn was born to Harley Shannon Jarriel of Claxton Aug. 3.

• Ava was born to Samantha Victoria Coulter and Stephen Kenneth Moore of Springfield Aug. 3.

• John was born to Melanie Ashley Avery and Benjamin Chadwick Boddiford of Sylvania Aug. 4.

• Adrian was born to Paige Jessica Cauley of Lyons Aug. 4.

• Jack was born to Jessica Danielle Aaron and Cody Daniel Clifton of Lyons Aug. 4.

• Stacy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Lamont and Sheila M. Jordan of Statesboro Aug. 4.

• Serenity was born to Barbara Anne Frazier of Springfield Aug. 8.

• Aiden was born to Stephanie Ann Hall of Glennville Aug. 8.

• Ivy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Rhett Bronson Merritt and Diana Watson Kelley of Metter Aug. 8.

• Henry was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Robert and Lori Lee Newman of Statesboro Aug. 8.

• Asia was born to Mr. and Mrs. Rodricus Dranell and Dennie Shabreka Scott of Statesboro Aug. 8.

• Gregory was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Allen and Jessica D'Laine Boss of Statesboro Aug. 9.

• Jayvion was born to Shekira C'Nette Brownlee of Metter Aug. 9.

• Brailynn was born to Gwendolyn

Shankie Robertson and Jerrial Jermaine Deloach of Twin City Aug. 9.

• William was born to Mr. and Mrs. Junsuk and Bohyeong Yoon Kang of Statesboro Aug. 9 • Cade was born to Mr. and Mrs. Justin Adam and Kristin Lorene Martin of Brooklet Aug. 9.

• Mary was born to Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Gray and Erin Nicole Mock of Sylvania Aug. 9.

• Alyssah was born to Mr. and Mrs. Danile Joelee and Courtney Johnson Ware of Millen Aug. 9.

• A'Breah was born to Octavia Kelexis Kirby of Swainsboro Aug. 10.

• Cameron was born to Tammy Michelle Watkins and Earl Stuart Topping of Allenhurst Aug. 10.

• Bryleigh was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Neil and Ashley Nicole Clark of Statesboro Aug. 11.

• Zytavious was born to Dae'Shiona Monae Clark and Zytavious Bernard Moore of Swainsboro Aug. 11.

• Lakelyn was born to Anna Marie Miles and Michael Lamar Petrea of Statesboro Aug. 11.

• Gregory was born to Monesha Cintrell Grant and Gregory Lee Williams of Collins Aug. 11.

• Mary was born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kenneth and Kara Kristine Bowling of Statesboro Aug. 12.

• Jakira was born to Camille Denise Hayes and Joshua Aaron Calhoun of Hagan Aug. 12.

• Jazanray was born to Candace Marie Ealy and Irvin Tyrone Jackson of

Sylvania Aug. 12.

• Blakelyn was born to Jamie Elice Rosier of Rocky Ford Aug. 12.

• Ty-Jae was born to Lakesha Tewann Hayward and Ty-Jae Letron Whitehead of Sylvania Aug. 12.

• Chance was born to Sabrina Swee Simmons of Sylvania Aug. 13.

• Cooper was born to Kristine Denae Dorrity and Matthew Callaway Burke of Statesboro Aug. 15.

• Malani was born to Mr. and Mrs. Malik Jameel and Tekayla D'Mare Lamb Gibson of Statesboro Aug. 15.

• Braylen was born to Vernessa Shanta Pierce and Brandon Jerrod Long of Twin City Aug. 15.

• Brayden was born to Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Ray and Brenna Bird McDaniel of Metter Aug. 15.

• Milani was born to Courtni Sheree Wells and Dominique Jamar Smart of Statesboro Aug. 15.

• Ramsey was born to Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Camden and Kayla Marie Bell of Statesboro Aug. 16.

• Jackson was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Wade and Lori Harrell Kearney of Statesboro Aug. 16.

• Addison was born to Audrey Sapp and John Adam Kersey of Twin City Aug. 16.

• Jaylen was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Dontavious and Unita LaShay Key of Statesboro Aug. 16.

• Tekarian was born to Toni Cardesura Ragena Robertson and Tekarian Shaqwille Mincey of Garfield Aug. 16.

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• Caelynn was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Mitchell and Kristyn Nicole Burkhardt of Statesboro July 28.

• Jaxton was born to Dawn Shakenia Mikell of Statesboro July 28.

• Ryan was born to Breanna Lynn Ortman of Pembroke July 28.

• Justice was born to Mr. and Mrs. Judice Grant and Keisha LaSwan Scott of Millen July 28.

• Mack was born to Mr. and Mrs. Rowan Hurt and Anna Griffith Taylor of Statesboro July 28.

• Nora was born to Ayanna Jornay Browne of Statesboro July 29.

• Heather was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cotye Layne and Angelina Christine Taylor of Girard July 29.

• Miguel was born to Kentasha Lavonda Nesbitt and Michael Antonio Fryson of Statesboro July 30.

• Cora was born to Mr. and Mrs. William and Jennifer Marie Grosse Huelsewiesche of Statesboro July 31.

• Kamryne was born to Tomekas La'Quasha Warren of Statesboro July 31.

• Lillie was born to Erica Attebery Cook and Jonathan Chad Allingham of Cobbtown Aug. 1.

• Journi was born to Shekereia Nastaceya Robins and Jonathan Baldwin of Statesboro Aug. 1.

• Anacelia was born to Bobie Jo Bartlett of Metter Aug. 1.

• Leeya was born to Shaneqwa Latonya Gantt of Statesboro Aug. 1.

• Kenley was born to Monica Armani Howard and Qu'Shaun Xaiver

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Time for a FRESH START Life's Unrehearsed Moments Lead to a Change in Career for Lisa-Marie Lovett

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he most beautiful captures occur when you are simply being yourself, within the most unprepared, unrehearsed moments in time," said this month's cover mom, Lisa-Marie Lovett, referring to her photo shoots — yet she

Julie Lavender just as easily could have been speaking about her personal life.

Lisa-Marie, owner of the local business Photography by Lisa-Marie, didn't start out with aspirations of snapping pictures for a living. The Statesboro native attended Middle Georgia College (now Middle Georgia

State University), where she studied journalism, but later returned home to work as a manager at JCPenney.

"I was excellent at doing assigned tasks and being a leader, but I was very unhappy with the long hours and stress of the job," she said.

Her empathy and passion for other

employees also made her question her position.

"Many were college students and single parents," she said. "I was always willing to give second chances and be understanding of circumstances, but I also knew this would eventually get in the way of my leadership as a whole."

Four years into the job, JCPenney downsized. As the second-newest manager, Lisa-Marie stood to lose her full-time hours, benefits and stability.

"Eight months before the downsize, I bought a professional camera," she said. "I didn't know how to use it nor why I purchased it. I spent the last $400 from my check, but something assured me that I could learn."

Lisa-Marie began reading everything she could get her hands on about photography, watching YouTube videos and practicing every day to perfect her craft.

"Even while studying, I didn't consider it a career," she said. "I became so intrigued by it that taking pictures was all I wanted to do."

With changes occurring beyond her control at her day job, Lisa-Marie decided a fresh start was in order, and when family and friends began seeking her photography services, her hobby began to morph into a career.

"As I grew more into the craft, I realized I needed more equipment, space and business skills," she said.

"I saved my money from sessions, bought equipment pieces one by one and read literature on the do's and don't's in business."

Lisa-Marie said her husband, Matthew, was completely supportive of her decision to leave work in the retail industry and pursue her passion.

Matthew, a business owner himself, is a licensed funeral director and owns both Coastal Carpet Care and Houston-Lovett Insurance. The two have been married for 12 years and have a blended family of six sons: Matt Jr., 17; Darius, 15; Brandon, 14; Jasiyah, 13; Jordan, 11; and Jayden, 7.

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'As women, we sometimes minimize ourselves to bring out the very greatness in our family.

We help shape and mold our children, build up our husbands, ensure all i's are dotted and t's are crossed, but we often forget our own wants and desires. ... But our desires should manifest into a permanent goal, no matter how hard it seems in the beginning.'

Lisa-Marie Lovett, owner of Photography by Lisa-Marie Marie continued. "I think what makes a woman powerful is her ability to multitask and keep herself together.

Women face ever-changing situations day to day, and achieving goals is attainable."

Lisa-Marie advises women with

thoughts of a fresh start in 2017 to simply "go for it" — to squelch doubt, recognizing that fear and failure go hand in hand and accepting that there will ultimately be some difficulties along the way.

"As women, we sometimes mini-

mize ourselves to bring out the very greatness in our family. We help shape and mold our children, build up our husbands, ensure all i's are dotted and t's are crossed, but we often forget our own wants and desires," Lisa-Marie said. "We have the capacity to be great, but we fold our desires like we fold our clothes — folding neatly, sliding in a drawer and wearing them again whenever.

"But our desires should manifest into a permanent goal, no matter how hard it seems in the beginning," she continued. "Giving up is too easy.

Working toward what you want is rewarding, resulting in a stronger and more powerful you."

And when Lisa-Marie reflects on the countless moments she's captured through thousands of photos she's taken since beginning this journey to a new career, she knows her decision to pursue a fresh start was exactly the right one.

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Marie continued to pursue her new career despite struggles early on.

"Many times, I considered giving up," she said. "Photography can be seasonal. There were times when the money wasn't there. I was so used to being able to handle many responsibilities financially that the transition to learning patience and becoming humble was difficult."

She teetered between thoughts of selfishness on one hand and a don'tgive-up attitude on the other, but she never wanted her decision to negatively impact her family. With hard work and consistent support from her husband, Lisa-Marie plowed forward.

"No one has ever succeeded without a small amount of failure along the way," she said. "Failure can be considered a small stumbling block, a lesson or an 'aha' moment that motivates us to endure and keep pushing.

"The goal will be unachievable if we consider the negatives first," Lisa-

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An Evening of AfricanAmerican Poetry Whitaker Black Box Theater $10/adults, $5/youth • 7:30 p.m.

Miss Georgia Southern Scholarship Pageant GSU Performing Arts Center • 6 p.m.

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Lego Club (grades K–5) Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

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Vision Board Party: New Year Goals Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m.

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Teen Cooking (ages 12–16) Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Anime Club (ages 12–18) Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m.

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Adulting 101: Basic "Steel Magnolias" Sewing Tips Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. Emma Kelly Theater $18/adults, $10/youth • 7:30 p.m.

Homeschool Hangout: Brainstorming Session 52 Weeks of Giving Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m.

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GSU 2017 MLK Celebration Creative Writing with Speaker: Nikki Giovanni GSU Performing Arts Center • 7 p.m. Betty Franklin Statesboro Regional Library • 3–5 p.m.

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How Did You Get Your DIY Day: Rope Basket Toddler Time (ages 2–4) Name? (ages 6+) 52 Weeks of Giving Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m.

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GET TO THE TRUTH ABOUT DIETING AND WEIGHT LOSS Weight loss is a popular resolution come the new year. But in spite of that popularity, the resolution to lose weight is no small task. When resolving to lose weight, men and women will encounter an abundance of information about dieting and weight loss. It’s difficult to know who to believe and to determine which plans will be effective.

Research says nearly one in three young people embark on a new diet each month, but 45 percent give up after one week, and about half abandon their goals within a month. Data released in the Daily Mail in 2013 said that although one in seven (13 percent) women in the stick to a diet for 13 weeks or more, nearly one in five (19 percent) succumb to their favorite food cravings after a month.

What’s the magic formula for weight loss? Experts advise that there isn’t any. Weightloss strategies that require fad dieting or restrict certain foods may not produce long-term success. Rather, a lifestyle overhaul is often the most effective weight loss strategy.

• Recognize that quick fixes do not work. Drastic weight loss approaches may produce immediate results, but such plans are not sustainable. Drastic plans include certain detoxes and cleanses; diets that eliminate all but a few foods; some prepackaged foods; and foodreplacement strategies. Feelings of deprivation or boredom may make people following these diets unsuccessful in the long run. Losing weight means changing one’s food and exercise plans over the long haul.

• Eat in regular intervals. Researchers at the National Weight Control Registry offer that spacing food evenly throughout the day is the key to successful, long-term weight loss. People who eat healthy food at regular intervals are better nourished, think more clearly and report fewer mood swings than those who eat erratically.

• Recognize that not all carbs are bad. People trying to lose weight often hear that they should increase protein consumption and drastically reduce their intake of carbohydrates.

While it’s smart to reduce consumption of processed carbs and those that are made largely of white flour, there are some healthy carbohydrates, including beans, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

• Be flexible. As a person’s body ages, his or her metabolism will change. Men and women should revisit their recommended caloric intake every few years. In addition, men and women can routinely revisit their exercise routines to determine the efficacy of those routines and alter their workouts to reflect the physical changes their bodies are going through as they age.

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Celebrating History at the Start of a New Year

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he start of a new year brings about a list of fresh resolutions and, with it, a time of reflection.

It's hard to imagine the economic and cultural strengths brought to Statesboro and Bulloch County without reflecting on the slave trade.

Even though slavery was abolished in the South by President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, African-Americans continued to face struggles and hardships for decades to come.

Black heritage lives on as a proud, significant reminder of the lasting strength and character of our African-American forefathers.

The Averitt Center for the Arts echoes this celebration by spotlighting some of Georgia's influential African-Americans in the arts through its annual African Heritage Series this month.

Abner Cope, the first AfricanAmerican to receive a fine arts degree from Georgia Southern, still a college in 1974, is returning to his Southern roots with his exhibit "The Soul Within," which will be on display in the Averitt Center's Main Gallery throughout January. Cope went on to receive his Master of Fine Arts and has since traveled the U.S., teaching students his unique techniques in portrait painting.

Cope will demonstrate his oil painting techniques for locals as well during a special workshop on Jan. 12 at the Roxie Remley Center for Fine Art. The class is open to the public, and all skill levels are welcome.

Averitt Center Visual Arts Director Kim Riner said that she is honored to have the award-winning artist return to support the community where he made history.

"Having taken classes with Roxie

Ashley Whittemore Remley at Georgia Southern, it is only fitting that he should give his workshop in the new facility respectively named after Remley," she said. "Cope has shown his art both internationally and nationally, so we are very honored to have an artist of his caliber teaching at the Averitt."

Later this month, musical entertainer Kenny Brawner will bring his original production honoring Peach State native Ray Charles to the Averitt. In "Ray Charles on My Mind," Brawner leads a 12-piece orchestra and his own "Raelettes" to recreate the life, struggles and triumphs of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame legend. Monologues combined with top hit singles including "Mess Around" and "Georgia On My Mind" depict the various musical styles that influenced Charles' own sound. Also explored are social issues and America's history in this emotional, uplifting and highly entertaining one-night performance on Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Concluding the series, internationally renowned African-American theater activist and Georgia native Mical Whitaker will bring his original production "An Evening of African-American Poetry" to the Whitaker Black Box Theater on Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Created in honor of another Georgia legend, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Whitaker brings to life the words of famous African-American poets including Langston Hughes, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Maya Angelou, Jill Scott and many others. The evening will be an inspirational multimedia fusion of images, music and spoken word performances.

For more information about the African Heritage Series, or for a list of all of the Averitt Center's programs, go to www.averittcenterforthearts.org or call (912) 212-2787.

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fans kicked up a fuss — undoubtedly the first time a Broadway show has influenced currency policy.

• And April showers brought Purple Rain: Rock legend Prince died a shocking death at 57 of an accidental opioid overdose, launching countless poignant tributes.

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ur politics is often reflected in our popular culture, and vice versa — especially in an election year.

That relationship seemed closer than ever in 2016, when a TV personality was elected president, reality shows and beauty contests were referenced in presidential debates, and even a Broadway show ignited partisan sparring.

At times, it seemed like the election overshadowed everything, but of course there was more. The diversity issue again roiled Hollywood. The old-style musical made a glamorous comeback. One of Hollywood's most scrutinized couples called it quits. And we said a series of painful goodbyes: to legendary rock stars, cinema and TV greats, and The Greatest himself.

JANUARY

• Ground Control to Major Tom: We shall miss you. The death of David Bowie cast a pall over the pop culture scene as the year began. The elegant rock star succumbed to cancer — an illness he fought in secret — just a few days after his 69th birthday and the release of his final music video, "Lazarus," which begins with the line: "Look up here, I'm in heaven."

MAY

Lin-Manuel Miranda in "Hamilton"

FEBRUARY

• A year after #OscarsSoWhite in 2015, the Oscars are ... #SoWhite Again! For the second year, all 20 nominated actors were white. The lack of diversity led to some sweeping membership changes at the Academy.

• Meanwhile, the Super Bowl halftime show was allegedly headlined by Coldplay — but it was Beyonce who ruled with a commanding performance of her new song, "Formation," proving that Queen Bey is still very much among our royalty.

cal about founding father Alexander Hamilton.

APRIL

• "Hamilton" won the Pulitzer for drama (to add to a Grammy and, soon, 11 Tonys), and current Treasury Secretary Jack Lew reversed a plan to bump Hamilton from the $10 bill after

• "It's not over 'til I say it's over," said Bernie Sanders to Hillary Clinton, of the fight for the Democratic nomination. Actually, that was Larry David talking to Kate McKinnon on "Saturday Night Live." As McKinnon honed her acclaimed, manically ambitious portrayal of Clinton — one of nine actresses to portray her in SNL history — Donald Trump (in real life) clinched the Republican nomination.

JUNE

• The greatest is gone: Muhammad Ali died at 74 after a three-decade battle with Parkinson's disease.

• It was Clinton's turn to clinch her party's nomination, becoming the first

MARCH

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• The Rolling Stones performed in Cuba, a once-unthinkable event that happened a week after President Obama visited the island nation.

• Speaking of Obama, he hosted a White House concert performance of "Hamilton," part of a remarkable 2016 for Lin-Manuel Miranda and his rap-infused Broadway musi-

The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger in Havana, Cuba

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at 83 of complications of Alzheimer's.

SEPTEMBER

Kate McKinnon as Hillary Clinton on "SNL"

JULY

• Hollywood always turns out for Democrats, and the Democratic National Convention was no exception. Performers included Katy Perry, Alicia Keys, Carole King, Demi Lovato, Boyz II Men and Paul Simon, among many others.

• In media news, Roger Ailes was out at Fox News Channel following allegations of sexual harassment. And the retired Jon Stewart — missed by many fans in an election year — returned to late night, bearded and in a bathrobe, for an appearance with Stephen Colbert.

AUGUST

• Scott Baio was the biggest celebrity at the Republican National Convention.

• And some sports news: In Rio, Michael Phelps ended his historic Olympic career (or so he says) with a mindboggling 23rd career gold. But the U.S. swim team's achievements were overshadowed

by Ryan Lochte's Michael drunken night and Phelps evolving explanation.

• Goodbye, Willy Wonka and Leo Bloom: Actor Gene Wilder — whose name could easily describe his famous eyes and untamed hair — died

Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia with Harrison Ford in 1978

OCTOBER

• In the meantime, let's remember singer Leonard Cohen, dead at 82. Many found themselves singing "Hallelujah," his much-covered ballad — including a somber McKinnon on "SNL," a few days after the election.

• Baldwin reprised Trump, the real Trump settled into meetings at Trump Tower, and his vice president-elect, Mike Pence, went to "Hamilton," where the production appealed to him directly from the stage to work on behalf of all Americans. Pence said he didn't mind, but Trump tweeted: "Apologize!"

NOVEMBER

• It was quite a year for the musical, and not just on Broadway. "Hairspray Live!" continued the live TV

• Hello, nasty woman: Trump's frustrated comment about Clinton in their third, extremely contentious debate became one of the more famous exchanges of the season, launching "nasty woman" merchandise like the "Madam President If You're Nasty" T-shirt.

• We met Alec Baldwin's Trump on SNL. Trump — the real one — tweeted: "Alec Baldwin portrayal stinks." And the candidate's "grab 'em" comments on "Access Hollywood" emerged, sending his campaign into damage control.

• Something happened in early November ... what was it again?

DECEMBER

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musical fad. And movie audiences were enchanted by a candy-colored, old-fashioned musical ode to Tinseltown itself, "La La Land," by young director Damien Chazelle.

• The world mourned British pop superstar George Michael, dead at age 53 of heart failure.

• The month arrived bearing the same Christmas gift as it did last year: a new "Star Wars" movie. But it ended with the death of 60-yearold Carrie Fisher, best remembered as the headstrong Princess Leia the original 1977 "Star Wars" film. Her death came a few days after she fell ill aboard a flight. Her family gave no details on the event, but media reports said she had suffered a heart attack.

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woman in U.S. history to lead a major party ticket.

• At the Tony awards, host James Corden opened with a tribute to the Orlando nightclub shooting victims, and Miranda did the same with a tearful sonnet, declaring that "love is love is love is love."

• The first Clinton-Trump debate drew 84 million viewers, the most ever for a U.S. presidential matchup, and yielded at least one catchy meme: The "Hillary Shimmy."

• Clinton tried her hand at comedy with Zach Galifianakis on "Between Two Ferns."

• Jimmy Fallon famously mussed Trump's hair and was criticized for the friendly encounter.

• Bye Bye, Brangelina: One of the most high-profile couplings in Hollywood was over following Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's divorce.

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Fashion designer Jasmyne Summer, a Statesboro local, will present her fashion line, Page XVII by Jasmyne S. Inc., which has been featured during New York Fashion Week for the past two years. A raffle will be held for a prom dress valued at up to $700, as well as gift cards, door prizes and more.

Raffle tickets will be sold at the door for $5 each or five for $20. Entertainment will be provided by local artists.

Admission to the show is $10 for adults and $5 for children, but additional donations to help support foster children in the community are appreciated.

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he Downtown Statesboro Development Authority will present the fifth annual Fashion with Compassion First Friday event, hosted by Madam Couture's Boutique, on Friday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Averitt Center's Emma Kelly Theater.

In this unique and entertaining fashion show, Madam Couture's Boutique, in collaboration with numerous downtown shops, businesses and boutiques, will showcase the latest and most popular trends found right here in Statesboro, all while benefitting Teen Reach Adventure Camp, a summer camp held each June for foster children to attend at no cost to them. This year's goal is to raise enough funds to send 30 boys and

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Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks & Recreation Department Monthly Events Explore Archery (ages 7–14) days/times vary GSU Shooting Sports Ed Center Tumbling Jan. 9–Feb. 15 Mondays/Wednesdays 3–5 years old: 4–4:45 p.m.

6–12 years old: 5–6 p.m. $65 Honey Bowen Building

Youth Tennis Lessons (ages 5–8) Jan. 13–Feb. 3 Fridays Level 1 (Beginner): 4–5 p.m.

Level 2 (Beginner/Intermediate): 5–6 p.m. $35 Mill Creek Tennis Complex Youth Tennis Lessons (ages 9–12) Jan. 9–Feb. 6 Level 3 (Beginner/Intermediate): Tuesdays/Thursdays, 4–5 p.m.

Level 5 (Advanced): Mondays, 4– 6 p.m. $45 Mill Creek Tennis Complex Youth Tennis Lessons (ages 12–17) Jan. 10–Feb. 2 Level 4 (Beginner/Intermediate): Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5–6 p.m.

Level 5 (Advanced): Wednesdays, 4– 6 p.m. $45 Mill Creek Tennis Complex Adult Tennis Lessons (ages 18+) Jan. 11–Feb. 1 Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m. $35 Mill Creek Tennis Complex Lap Swim Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7–8 p.m.

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$2/visit or $50/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Evening Line Dancing (ages 16+) Mondays/Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $5/class Honey Bowen Building Aqua Fit (Shallow Water Aerobics) Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 8:30–9:30 a.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Deep Aqua Fit (Deep Water Aerobics) Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 7:15–8:15 a.m.

Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:30–9:30 a.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Parent and Tot Swim Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. $2/person (free for ages 2 and younger) Splash in the Boro Bingo with the Lunch Bunch Tuesdays, 11–11:45 a.m. (lunch at noon) 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 $125/30-class pass Splash in the Boro

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Great furniture sales are going on now at LA Waters Furniture! La-Z-Boy recliners, sectional sofas, and a large selection of mattresses are all on sale, just to name a few.

If you find yourself not sure of the right pieces or in need of design advice, I am available for design consultations in home or in the show room! Walk-ins or appointments are welcome and there is no charge for this special service!

At LA Waters Furniture, we work closely with our customers and offer great customer service. We go the extra mile to ensure your need is met in the furniture world. This type of sales service along with our experienced sales staff are the qualities that have built relationships with our customers and allowed us to serve families, generation after generation.

I sincerely appreciate my many clients who have allowed me to serve them year after year and who made 2016 a successful and prosperous year!.

Happy New Year! …..And remember the perfect decorating decision, is the one you love!

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Aqua Zumba Tuesdays, 7–8 p.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit 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 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 or free with season pass Splash in the Boro

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Wear two pairs of socks.

Soak one pair in cold water and keep the other pair dry. After soaking your feet in hot water, put on the cold, wet socks. Then place the dry pair of socks over the wet pair and go to bed. This is believed to increase circulation and boost your immune system's response so it can better fight a cold.

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Eat a plate of turnips. An Iranian remedy suggests eating an entire plate of cooked, mashed turnips. Turnips are full of many vitamins, including vitamin C, A and B. They're also believed to loosen mucus and help relieve coughs.

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Play your favorite music. In a study conducted at McGill University, researchers found that playing and listening to music can improve your immune system.

Data from the study showed that music increases both immunoglobulin A (an

antibody that helps the immunity of your mucous system) and cells that attack bacteria and germs in your body. This may not be the most effective solution, but listening or playing music while you aren't feeling well can certainly help while you recover.

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Sweat a little. A short, lowintensity workout can help you feel better by breaking up congestion, and the increase in your body temperature can improve your immune system. However, there are no studies that show exercise is a way to help your body heal faster. You may experience some relief from your symptoms, but don't overdo it. If you aren't well hydrated, skip the exercise altogether because you could worsen your condition.

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Eat some raw onions. The antimicrobial properties of onions make them natural cold-fighters. These veggies contain

lots of sulfur, which can improve your immune system's responsiveness. If you can stomach it, chew on a raw onion. If not, add some to chicken broth and sip on it throughout the day.

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Drink garlic tea. Garlic has many antibacterial properties that can help fight off a cold.

It is also an effective decongestant.

Many Spaniards claim that garlic tea can help to quickly relieve the symptoms of a cold and cough. For even more benefits, add honey and lemon. Honey is antimicrobial and will improve your immune system, and lemon helps thin mucus.

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Make some Tamagozake.

Tamagozake is a traditional Japanese remedy for treating the common cold made of eggs, sake (also known as rice wine) and sugar.

It is believed that the sake helps you sleep better, and the egg boosts your immune system's response.

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intertime brings not only chilly air and cute sweaters but also a higher risk of coming down with the common cold.

The average adult will get a cold two to three times per year, and children get sick even more often.

Most colds last up to seven days, and while there isn't a cure, many overthe-counter medicines can give some relief. But they aren't the only option.

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Chicken with Potatoes and Root Vegetables

If you have a large sheet pan (or two smaller ones) and a little time, this dinner is an all in one dinner with a lot of hands off time while it roasts in the oven. This makes it perfect for winter evenings and makes a good use of the produce available this time of year. You can use any arrangement of bone-in chicken pieces or for a more economical option, buy a whole chicken and cut it up. For a faster roast time, top chicken with another sheet pan and a brick or two.

Save the bones to make chicken stock to get the full use out of your bird.

8 bone-in chicken pieces from Market 4 tbsp. olive oil (or more if needed) 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 3 tbsp. chopped fresh herb of your choice from Market

1 lb regular or sweet potatotes from Market, chopped 1 lb assorted root vegetables (carrots, turnips, rutabagas, beets, fennel) from Market, chopped 1 onion from Market, cut into wedges 3-4 tbsp. cane syrup from Market

Preheat oven to 375. Cover sheet pan with heavy duty foil and grease lightly with oil or cooking spray. Rub chicken pieces with 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. salt, ½ tsp. pepper, and 1 tbsp. herb. Toss potatoes and veggies with remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, and herb. Spread potatoes and veggies on sheet pan. Top with chicken pieces. Spread 2-3 inches apart. Bake for about an hour, until chicken reaches a temperature of 165 on a meat thermometer. If you are using two baking sheets, you can put the potatoes and veggies on one sheet and the meat on another. Stir the veggies after 20 minutes and check for doneness (when you can easily insert a fork) starting at 30 minutes. Keep potatoes and veggies warm while chicken finishes. Pour cane syrup on chicken and veggies and serve.

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Celebs Share Their New Year's Playlists

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We asked celebrities for their ideal jams to ring in 2017:

man, I'm so promiscuous with music. In 'Mozart in the Jungle' we perform (Olivier) Messiaen, a French composer from early 20th century. I've been rediscovering him."

• Amy Adams: "We usually do some karaoke, so you know, a little bit of heavy metal comes up. I'm a closet hardcore 1980s power ballad singer."

• Neil Diamond: "All of my Christmas albums. I've got four of them, and those will be the ones that are on."

• Edward Norton: "If you're walking around Greenwich Village in the late night — I'm often walking the dog and singing 'Hamilton' too loud in my earphones.

I've seen people going, 'Is that Edward Norton screaming the lyrics to 'Hamilton' across the street?' " • Craig Robinson: "Michael Jackson, Nile Rodgers, Earth, Wind & Fire and Prince.

Those are definites."

• Carly Rae Jepsen: "There's an artist named Andy Shauf who has a song called 'The Magician' that I think you should listen to."

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• Octavia Spencer: "I love Katy Perry Roar. Roarrrrrrr.

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• Will Smith: "I want to be moved physically by the music, so Calvin Harris would be up in that kind of tempo, joy, energetic range."

• Jennifer Aniston: "I let Justin Theroux take care of the music. We hear a lot of Steely Dan." • Lucas Hedges: "James Blake, the new Bon Iver album ('22, A Million'), classic Joni Mitchell and Neil Young, 'Harvest Moon.' Yeah, I mix it up."

• David Oyelowo: "Nothing probably in the charts right now.

We'll probably end up singing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' very loudly throughout my house."

• Katie Holmes: "I think Whip and Nae Nae, because how great to dance to that on New Year's Eve." • Kate McKinnon: "Well, there's only one, and it's Beyonce."

• Gael Garcia Bernal: "Oh

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