MOMent Magazine by Statesboro Herald

May 2017 ALSO INSIDE Go Girl: April Elliott Recipe: Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Plus more contest photos

Spittin' Image

CONTEST WINNERS Mother-Son Duo Kathy and Jake Nelson

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3 WEEKS OUT • Contact the appropriate institutions (banks, insurance companies, telecommunication service providers, the government, etc.) to update your file with your new contact information. • Take note of the disconnection and reconnection dates for utilities such as electricity, internet, cable and phone.

1 WEEK OUT • Take down curtains, blinds and rods (except in more intimate settings like the bedroom and bathroom). • Finalize your packing as much as possible, keeping only a few articles of clothing and essential bathroom and kitchen supplies available for the final days. • Group boxes and furniture somewhere easily accessible for the moving company. • Make sure you have all of your important documents (passport, bank statements, wills, etc.) in a convenient, accessible location.

2 WEEKS OUT • Confirm your reservation with your moving company. • Contact the friends and family members who volunteered their help to remind them of the upcoming moving date and confirm their presence. • Continue packing your boxes and photographing valuable items in case of loss or theft. • Disassemble larger pieces of furniture, like your table, couch and bed frame, if possible. • Start emptying your fridge, freezer and pantry.

ONCE ON SITE • Make sure to arrive before the moving company and try to secure a parking space for their vehicle. • Supervise the unloading process to make sure nothing is missing. • Indicate on the invoice if any furniture or appliances were damaged during transport. • Unpack a few boxes and slowly start settling in. • RELAX! YOU’RE FINALLY IN YOUR NEW HOME.

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• Schedule your moving company, if you haven’t already done so. • Solicit close friends and family members to lend you a helping hand on the big day. • Make sure that someone you trust is available to watch your children or take care of your pets, if applicable. • Procure all of the necessary material to properly pack your belongings (boxes, duct tape, utility knife, permanent markers, etc.). • Start packing the items that you don’t use on a daily basis (glassware, picture frames, books, out-of-season clothing, etc.). • Carefully label each box by writing on the side (not on top!) what each one contains and which part of the house it’s destined for. • Take advantage of the situation to do a major cleanup; give, sell or throw away anything that is broken or you no longer use.

• Unplug the fridge and freezer. • Do a final scan of the house to make sure nothing gets left behind. • Confirm your new address with the moving company. • Take a reading of your electric meter before leaving.

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in this ISSUE

table of CONTENTS

The older I get, the less I know what I would do without my precious mom. If ever there has been a woman deserving of her own holiday simply to celebrate who she is, it's the woman who gave birth to me. Since that day, she has been my biggest supporter, my greatest teacher, my best friend. She's never failed to provide a safe space for me to grow and a soft place for me to fall. She models daily the characteristics of a godly woman, a hard worker, a nurturer and a friend. She is truly "worth far more than rubies" (Proverbs 31:10). I often fear I won't live up to the standard she's set as a mother when I have my own children. Her unfailing love throughout my life is one of God's greatest blessings, and the most precious gift I could offer my children is to cherish them as she has cherished me. People regularly tell us how much we look alike, and I've Linsay and her husband, Matthew always appreciated that compliment. As much as we favor physically, however, my prayer is that with each passing day, my heart comes to look more and more like hers. Another pair of lookalikes, mother-son duo Kathy and Jake Nelson share a little about what makes their relationship so special, not the least of which is their uncannily similar physical features, on page 18. The winner of our 2017 Spittin' Image Contest — and the first ever mother-son pair — Kathy and Jake's entry was one of more than 15 incredible submissions, which you can find on pages 20 and 22. Thank you all for making this year's contest such an overwhelming success! This month's Go Girl, April Whitehurst Elliott, has fought numerous battles on her journey to motherhood. Now, with a 9-month-old daughter, her fight continues as she awaits the opportunity to receive a heart transplant. To read more of April's story, turn to page 5. Also in this issue, Erinn Cowart suggests some deer-resistant plants to try in your garden this summer (page 8), and Azure Rountree shares her recipe for Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie (page 9). Plus, find everything you need to know about registering your child this month to attend kindergarten at one of Bulloch County Schools' nine elementary schools on page 7. Happy Mother's Day to the most incredible women on the planet! ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

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Go Girl..........................................5 Ty's Counselor Corner...................6 Bulloch County Schools................7 The Art of Lawncare......................8 Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie.......9 Averitt Center..............................11 Quality Child Care.......................12 Bulloch County Births..................13 Parks and Recreation..................14 Calendar................................ 16–17 Feature.................................. 18–19 Spittin' Image Entries.............20, 22 Farmers Market Recipe...............24 Kids and Superheroes.................25 Kids Activity Page.......................28 Games........................................31

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Special thanks to our cover models, motherson duo Kathy and Jake Nelson.

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GOgirl! M

of the month: April Whitehurst Elliott

Ashlee Hooks Corbin

Four months later, April was admitted into the ICU at Memorial University Medical Center in acute liver failure. She learned that the toxins in her body caused by chemotherapy were not being filtered correctly. She received several blood transfusions along with massive doses of heavy antibiotics. "I went to sleep with (a) 103-degree fever and zero white blood cells," she said. "I woke up with my fever broken to 97 degrees, and my white blood cells had miraculously tripled on their own. My doctor actually called it a miracle." In July 2016, April gave birth during a thunderstorm to a daughter named Evelyn "Evie" Elizabeth Elliott, whom she calls the light of her life. But April's body was not done fighting its battles, and in January 2017, she began to notice some abnormal symptoms. "I was giving out of breath performing simple tasks like walking from bedroom to bathroom and picking my daughter up to hold. It became impossible to sleep lying down because I felt like I was suffocating," she said. The symptoms were sporadic at first, then became constant. April finally admitted to herself that things were not normal and made a trip to the emergency room at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. "Dr. Ruthie Crider ran a battery of tests and determined that I was in stage 3 congestive heart failure and my lungs were filling up with fluid," April said. "I was admitted for a week until I could be stabilized." Since her release, April has undergone a cardiac catheterization and received a diagnosis: end-stage congestive heart failure. She now needs a total heart transplant. April learned that the chemotherapy and radiation she had received directly to her chest exacerbated a mitral valve prolapse, a condition with which she was born. She said her cardiologist believes the congestive

heart failure was caused by the strain on her body of chemo, radiation and child labor in recent months. Because she already had a weakened valve, these factors caused a severe regurgitation in her heart, making her heart work even harder to pump blood to the rest of her body. April is also in long-term recovery, battling another war against alcohol abuse. "I haven't put any mood-altering substances into my body in over 18 months," she said. "I take my recovery very seriously. It's a lifestyle. Through it, I have found a new way to live, a support system that loves and cares for me and a renewed spirituality." In 2012, she started Little Bluebird

Studios, an at-home jewelry company, and recently began selling her creations around the Statesboro area. April has not yet been placed on the heart transplant list. "There are many factors that play into even being considered for placement on the transplant list, so I'm not there yet," she said. "I'm actually on oxygen and taking a medication regimen for it now, but I am traveling to meet a cardiac surgeon at Emory University Hospital Advanced Heart Failure Center." After the battles that April has fought in her 36 years, it's no wonder she was nominated for Go Girl. And what better month to honor her than the one in which we celebrate motherhood?

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ay is a time to celebrate graduates and mothers and to memorialize fallen soldiers. While April Whitehurst Elliott hasn't served in the military, she currently is waging a personal war against congestive heart failure in a battle for her life. This month, she will celebrate being a mother to her 9-month-old daughter and her twin sons, who passed away after being born prematurely. Born in Statesboro to the late Beverly Jones Whitehurst and Solomon Lee Whitehurst Jr., April is one of three children. After graduating from Statesboro High School in 1999, she moved to Dalton, Georgia, where she became a sales leader at Bath and Body Works and performed in local theater projects in roles including Roxy Hart in "Chicago" and Jan in "Grease." While living in Dalton, April met her husband, Chris Elliott, 45, when she was working as a manager at Starbucks. Chris is a licensed clinical social worker. With her mother's health failing, April and Chris (then her fiancĂŠ) moved back to Statesboro in 2008. They were married the next year under the oak trees at Ogeechee Area Hospice, where her mother passed away from COPD and emphysema a few months earlier. At 32 years old, April was diagnosed with breast cancer. She began to wage a fight against the disease in an effort not only to protect her own life but also the lives of her unborn identical twin sons. "I have been in remission since June 2014 following a double mastectomy and lateral flap reconstruction, six months of intense chemotherapy and six months of radiation," she said. Still, she experienced a heartbreaking loss when twins Lucas and Levi were born at 24 weeks, and both passed away within 10 days of their birth.

Pressure Comes Before the Diamond

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want to share with you the making of a diamond. Diamonds are crystals of pure carbon that are formed under crushing pressure and intense heat. Initially, a diamond's unique value isn't as noticeable because it hasn't endured the intense process that increases its worth and defining beauty. It's the pressure of transition that gives it beauty and rarity. During the making of a diamond, these qualities are hidden, but when it's time for them to be discovered, they are forced to the surface for others to see. This process strongly relates to how the pressures of life can shape us as people. The stressors that occur because of obstacles in life can at times seem unbearable, but once endured, they can bring to fruition our unique and unmatched qualities. Sometimes when placed under pressure, it is natural to feel inadequate or frustrated. Nevertheless,

Ty Johnson Ty's Counselor Corner

it's important to not allow the "heat" to fool you. You are not as average as you may think. Someone needs what you have to offer, and they are in search of your uncommon and endless beauty. There are extraordinary parts of you that should be experienced by others. Don't hold back when it's time for those qualities to come to the surface. The things you have overcome in life are not an indication that you have no value

— it's actually the complete opposite. Your experiences make you valuable. When you learn from the outcome, you are able to help others, guide them with experience and share a wealth of wisdom. Quality diamonds are rare and expensive, so never sell yourself short. You have great value, and your worth is unmatched. Go forth and shine.

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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Everything You Need to Know to Register Your Child for Kindergarten Registration for BCS May 1–5 How do I register my child? Pick up a registration packet May 1–5 from your zoned elementary school. Complete and return the packet to the school. School offices are open 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. When you return the packet, please also schedule a time for your child to be tested. Do I need to register my child if he or she is in a BCS prekindergarten class? If your child is enrolled in a Bulloch County Schools prekindergarten class, you do not need to register him or her for kindergarten unless he or she will be attending a different school than where he or she is attending pre-K. What documents do I need to bring to register my child? Parents/guardians must bring appropriate documentation to register a child. A complete checklist of required documents can be found in the registration packet or at www.bulloch schools.org/kindergarten. Falsification of any information or document required for residency verification or the use of the address of another person without actually residing there may result in the following: a) revocation of student enrollment, b) being held liable to reimburse the district for expenses incurred to educate this/ these student(s), and c) civil action for fraud, negligent misrepresentation and negligence. Please register your child before the first day of school, which is Tuesday, Aug. 1. All elementary school offices are open during the summer from May 30–June 14 and July 10–31.

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hen is kindergarten registration? Kindergarten registration is May 1–5 from 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. at each of Bulloch County Schools' nine elementary schools. We encourage you to register your child during this time. There are no evening registrations. May I register at any elementary school? You may only register at the elementary school for which your child is zoned to attend based on the physical address at which the custodial parent or legal guardian lives. How do I determine our school zone? If you do not know your school zone, simply visit www. bullochschools.org/schoolzones and use the online WebQuery tool to determine your school zone and available school bus routes, if needed. How old must a child be to attend kindergarten? Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2017. Who may register a child for kindergarten? Only a legal custodial parent or guardian may register a child and must accompany the child to register for school. The parents or guardians must be listed on the birth certificate, or they must supply custody documents from the court system. Note: The legal custodial parent(s) or guardian(s) who brings the child to registration will be the one(s) who can withdraw the child later unless legally acceptable arrangements are made for someone else to do so.

Sizzling Summer Savings

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52 Weeks of Giving Good Deeds. Big ones, small ones and everyy size in between. Good deeds make a difference! Join with us at the Statesboro Bulloch County Public Library in committing to doing one good deed a week for the next year. For your children, for your community...for yourself, join 52 Weeks of Giving and be a part of the power of kindness. There is no age limit to be part of the group. Even the youngest ones can make a difference! Drop ins are always welcome. Ask for Cindy Hatchell. Join us every Friday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room. Don’t let anyone be nicer than you!

Upcoming events include: 5/19/17 - Police offi ficcer appreciation 6/9/17 - Adopt a Cat @ Humane Society 7/7/17 - First Friday Bottled water & kindness challenge 7/14/17 - Coloring with nursing home friends 7/28/17 - Veteran thank you 8/4/17 - First Friday Military Christmas Cards 8/11/17 - Nurses thank you. “No act of kindness no matter how small, is ever wasted” Aesop Cindy Hatchell Youth Services Manager

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Deer-Resistant Plants for the South

faithful reader of this magazine might remember that last summer, I wrote a similar article about plants that are "deer-tolerant," and guess what? I'm going to dive back into this topic once more. Deer are a common and ongoing problem with regards to what we do or do not plant around our homes and businesses, so let's chat about some plants that run a high risk of being eaten, and others that stand a fairly good chance of deterring our woodsy friends. In my research on this topic, one author humorously described certain plants as "deer candy" — those blooms and shrubs that are almost magnetic to deer and are probably not the best choice for you if you're looking to keep your plants looking nice. These might include ferns, arborvitae, figs, daylilies, ivy, hostas and so forth. If I was able to open the floor for discussion, I'm sure you all would have dozens of ideas from your own experience, too! If you anticipate having deer around, it might be wise to consider some alternative plants for those areas. Many plants that carry a strong odor, including rosemary, oregano, sage, lavender and mint, are naturally deer repellant because of the pungent oils found in their leaves. Mix a couple of these in with more tender herbs, like parsley or basil, to increase the odds of a long-lived herb garden or container. Batchelor's Buttons' cheery blue cottage flowers will easily grow up from seed for spring and summer blooms that are deer resistant. Long stems make them ideal for cutting flowers and arrangements. Plant in sandy soil that is well drained, and deadhead old flower heads to encourage another flush. At the end of summer, let some flowers ripen and drop their seeds if you want more Bachelor's Buttons to come back next year. Plant with other deerresistant plants, like snapdragons

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and salvia. To attract butterflies, birds and honeybees instead of deer, try planting a swatch of purple coneflowers in well-drained soil with full sun. Coneflowers are hardy prairie flowers that have stood the test of time and are not the snack of choice for bucks, does or fawns. Plant alongside globe amaranth or zinnias, which are also deer tolerant and resistant. Heliotrope is an annual that also features a distinctive smell that grows sweeter in the warm summer sun, perfect for resisting those pesky deer. Plant in groups to maximize fragrance in a sunny spot that gets moisture on a regular basis. Heliotrope's purple blooms are great for cutting to bring the delicious smell indoors. If deer are a problem for you, definitely do a little digging (Ha!) into the plants you want to install before you purchase or transplant. I hope this gives you a good place to begin! 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.

Bring on the Derby with Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie 9-inch frozen deep-dish pie shell, thawed 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup light corn syrup 4 large eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons bourbon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 ½ cups chopped pecans ¾ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate morsels Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt, light corn syrup, eggs, bourbon, vanilla extract, butter, chopped pecans and chocolate morsels. Pour into the pie shell. Bake on the third (middle) rack for around 1 hour 10 minutes or until the pie rises in the center and is set. Remove from the oven and let cool, then place in the fridge to chill for a few hours until ready to serve. Note: You can omit the bourbon if you like; the pie will be just as delicious! 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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hen the ladies and gents of the South get together for a festive afternoon of mint julips while donning their wide-brimmed hats and seersucker bow ties, the smallest details can make for a great party. Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie is the perfect complement to your derby menu. With just the right amount of sweetness blended with chocolate chip morsels, chopped pecans and a hint of bourbon, this pie will have everyone ready for the big race!

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Woodworking: There's No App for That

Ashley Whittemore wood into a new form that has added value and functionality. Woodworking also teaches basic and advanced hand-eye coordination in children, whose brains are still developing, teaching them abstract thinking skills, which allow for better coordination between visual cues, tactile cues and mental images. Averitt Center technical director and woodworking camp instructor Robert Faller knows firsthand the benefits of learning this specialized trade, having helped his father repurpose furniture since he was just 3 years old. "Growing up, my father was always fixing things around the house," Faller said. "I learned how to be self-sufficient by fixing pieces myself, which also filtered through to real-life situations and problems that I encountered growing up." By learning how to use basic tools, children learn to rely on memorization and recall in order to accomplish woodworking tasks. This type of problem solving relies on creativity and constructive thinking, as well as

intuition. Studies have also shown that woodworking teaches students how to create and enhance simple objects, reinforcing a child's self-esteem and independence. Students of the woodworking trade learn to apply the methods used in craftsmanship to find a creative solution to everyday problems. "As an adult, I've come to appreciate the work involved in this type of craftsmanship, and I think it's important for me to show other children the benefits of this craft," Faller said. "I hope that this class will teach students the benefits of designing and creating something by themselves, with their own hands and not a remote controller." Using simple tools and techniques, students enrolled in the Averitt's woodworking camp will assemble wood projects including a toolbox, a bird feeder and a race car that will compete in a pinewood derby race

at the end of the week. Each student will also receive their own tools to put inside their handcrafted tool box and will take home all projects made throughout the week. So, grab a tape measure and give your child the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to an ancient art form, learning skills that will enhance their education in ways that purely academic courses cannot, especially with regards to the value of determination and physical labor. The Averitt Center's woodworking camp will be held July 24–28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for children ages 7–12. The cost is $115, which includes a supply fee. To register, go to www.averittcenterforthearts.org or call (912) 212-2787. For more information about the woodworking camp or to see a list of all summer camps offered at the Averitt this summer, visit www.averitt centerforthearts.org/summer-camps.

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n a technology-driven world, expressing creativity generally comes in the form of a mobile app or a computer program, without the innovative stimulation and feeling of accomplishment achieved by creating a handcrafted piece of art. Instead of enjoying life's simplicities, society complicates simple tasks such as watching a television show by frantically live-tweeting the dramatic events that unfolds. As the summer season kicks off, the Averitt Center offers creative alternatives for a child's school break. Summer art camps are offered from May 29 to Aug. 2, with a variety of classes available to fit each child's specific interest. From the visual arts, including painting, clay sculpting and drawing, to literature, ballet, chorale and theater — the Averitt Center has it all. Let your child experience the authenticity and craftsmanship of a tradition that extends long before television and computer screens. The newest addition to the Averitt's summer art camp program focuses on enhancing a child's academic knowledge through the art of woodworking. Geometry, chemistry and physics are explored through the use of algorithms and formulas, directly applied to wood craftsmanship. As an art form requiring attention to detail and precision, the idea of creative expression can very easily get lost. However, woodworking classes strongly encourage creativity and different ways of thinking, giving students the opportunity to create truly unique pieces. Students in woodworking classes also learn about manufacturing and technology by turning chipped pieces of

Kid's World Offers Free Summer Transition Program

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id's World Learning Center will again administer the Summer Transition Program this year. STP is a free six-week intensive academic program for rising kindergartners who meet the following criteria: • Children who have not attended a Georgia pre-K program and are eligible to begin kindergarten in August 2017. • Children who attended a Georgia pre-K program but not for the entire school year (i.e., began pre-K in January or moved and did not complete pre-K). • Children who attended a private pre-K program not funded by Georgia state funds. • Children who attended a Georgia pre-K or Head Start program for the full 2016–17 school year and need additional support before entering kindergarten. (Documentation is required.) In addition, families must meet income eligibility requirements for

Michelle Smith Lank Quality Child Care

85 percent of the state median income. The program will operate during June and July, offering high-quality instruction with a focus on language, literacy and math. The experience is designed to reduce the achievement gap by providing additional family support and resources to targeted high-needs populations. Students will be instructed by Channie Frazier, 2017 Pre-K Teacher of the Year for the state of Georgia, and Maria Smith. Both teachers have more than nine years of experience with Georgia pre-K. All instruction is

based on the OWL curriculum and the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards. Applications will be available at Kid's World Learning Center, 367 Savannah Ave., in Statesboro. If you have further questions, please contact Michelle Smith Lank at (912) 764-4298. Overall Objectives of the Summer Transition Program • Health. No child will exit the STP with an undetected condition that could hinder his or her ability to learn. Any child with identified needs will be referred to the proper resource or agency for access to and coordination of services. • Child development. Family knowledge of the child's development and involvement in their child's educational experience will be enhanced through informational seminars, volunteer opportunities at the center/ school, parent/center conferences and so forth. Families will be encouraged to read to their children daily

and complete activities with them. • Community resources. Upon request, families will be provided information about community resources such as GED, TANF, PeachCare for Kids, help in obtaining extended day services and more. • Kindergarten Readiness Initiative. Assistance will be provided to obtain all necessary documentation and health-related requirements to register for kindergarten prior to the end of the Summer Transition Program. Kid's World Learning Center provides open and nondiscriminatory enrollment to children of the Bulloch County and surrounding areas. Children cannot be denied participation in educational programs based on race, color or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Title II of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1976); or disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990). Richard James, MD Mary Alice Allcott,NP Toni Lynn Herring, PA-C Brandon Rowland, PA-C

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Bulloch County's Babies

Compiled from information supplied to Moments by East Georgia Regional Medical Center • Waylon was born to Hannah Cecile Barclay and Jared Tyler Harris of Guyton Oct. 10. • Cameran was born to Nicole Rachelle Moore and Cory Dwayne Moore of Glennville Oct. 10. • Grace was born to Arlisa Elizabeth Murphy of Sylvania Oct. 10. • Alexis was born to Mr. and Mrs. Steven Ellis and Sara Paige Cowart of Millen Oct. 11. • Parrish was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Robert and Jessica Sittle Franklin of Metter Oct. 11. • Aubrey was born to Mr. and Mrs. Juan Orlando and Tamara Judith Garcia of Metter Oct. 11. • Bruce was born to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bruce and Whitney Shuman King of Pooler Oct. 11. • Grayson was born to Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Michael and Angel Nicole Cloyd of Statesboro Oct. 12. • Joshua was born to Saraid Hernandez-Rodriguez of Statesboro Oct. 12. • Madison was born to Constance Desiray Leeks of Statesboro Oct. 12. • Tennessee was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Lee and Ashley Corrin Mashhtare of Claxton Oct. 12. • Cace Lathan and Cai Logan were born to Cashonti Louise Osborn Oct. 12. • Zaydia was born to Celia Natasha Patton and Xavier Antoine Emanuel Reese of Swainsboro Oct. 12. • Reyes was born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel and Mariadel Carmen Baca of

Metter Oct. 13. • Kohen was born to Brittni Rachel Hall and Dustin Lyle Harrison of Richmond Hill Oct. 13. • Alivia was born to Ngina Tuere' Williams of Claxton Oct. 13. • Donald was born to Emily Marie Walkins and Donald Albert Bouffard of Statesboro Oct. 14. • Layton was born to Tori Carol McKuhen and Austin Trey Hutto of Statesboro Oct. 14. • Bobby was born to Nicole Monique Donaldson and Zavaris Thernell Jackson of Statesboro Oct. 14. • Paisley was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Allen and Christine Tuyet Woodard of Statesboro Oct. 14. • Madilynn was born to Ariel Denise Newsome and Glen Harmon Keen of Statesboro Oct. 15. • Kaleb was born to Sykora Shapreal Jenkins and Kalen Charrod Sheppard of Swainsboro Oct. 15. • Brantley was born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew David and Annie Brooke DeLoach Strickland of Claxton Oct. 16. • Bowen-Anne was born to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stephen and Jenny Bowen Brantley of Metter Oct. 17. • Trinity was born to Mr. and Mrs. Deven Trevanti and Traemisha ReneeMarie Campbell of Statesboro Oct. 17. • Jackson was born to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Chance and Tabitha Erin Flanders of Midville Oct. 17. • Lamariana was born to Beancia Gerlyn Grant of Sylvania Oct. 17.

• Serenity was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jermaine Hakeem and Tamaika Patrice McKinney of Pembroke Oct. 17. • Mekhi was born to Courtney Nicole Slater and Tommie McNeal of Claxton Oct. 17. • Charles was born to Mr. and Mrs. Todd Morris and Lydia Karakolidis Cross of Statesboro Oct. 17. • Levi was born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Joseph and Ty'Keesha Simone Harrell of Millen Oct. 18. • Brian was born to Arleta Marie Harrelson of Daisy Oct. 18. • Ja'Coby and Ja-Cory were born to Leslie Danvelle Henry of Statesboro Oct. 18. • A'Aliyah was born to Fernecia Vonericka Roper of Sylvania Oct. 18. • Ella was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Donald and Allison Dailey Berry of Millen Oct. 19. • Abigail was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Wesley and Crystal Mae Buck of Statesboro Oct. 19. • Da'Meriiah was born to Deanna Sansha McGirt of Pembroke Oct. 19. • Jocelyn was born to Lindsay Gail Freyermuth of Rincon Oct. 20. • Pace was born to Tiffany Genease Baldwin and Stavon Caprie Gadson of Statesboro Oct. 20. • Alexander was born to Mattlean Lester and Alexander Bernard White of Statesboro Oct. 20. • Kylie was born to Anna Marie Hoflich and Ricky Lynn Green of Statesboro Oct. 24.

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• Matilda was born to Daniel Alonzo Gray of Statesboro Oct. 4. The mother is the former Larie Charlene Ward. • Azarias was born to Marlaina Louise Hope McCready of Springfield Oct. 4. • Sarah was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Ray Coxwell of Garfield Oct. 5. The mother is the former Devin Riner. • Queen-Anabella was born to Kelly Louise Hatch and Javan Demarace Harris of Statesboro Oct. 5. • Katelynn was born to Shakaydra Alexis Williams and Deondray Damon Juwan Richardson of Claxton Oct. 5. • Paige was born to Temerria LeDawn Nails and Harrison Donte Sherrod of Metter Oct. 5. • Mason was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Keith and Melody Shanai Vogt of Statesboro Oct. 5. • Watson was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Jordan Wilson of Swainsboro Oct. 5. The mother is the former Charity Kersey. • Akenya was born to Ebonie Vontese Lumpkin and Akeem Jondel Badger of Statesboro Oct. 6. • Adrian was born to Jeri Allison Price and Ramon Ramos Jr. of Statesboro Oct. 8. • Korbyn was born to Miriam Elizabeth Horn and Joshua Aeryk Kennedy of Pooler Oct. 9. • Zahra was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fortune Askederin and Fatiya Askederin Musah-Dauda of Statesboro Oct. 10.

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Skin cancer can affect anyone, and overexposure to the sun, a key risk factor for skin cancer, can occur at any time of year. Whether it is a hot, sultry day spent by the pool or a chilly day skiing the slopes, any exposure to the sun can result in skin damage that can increase a person’s risk for skin cancer. Plus, certain areas of the body are more susceptible than others.

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WHERE IS SKIN CANCER MOST LIKELY TO APPEAR? Skin cancer is most likely to appear on the areas of the body most exposed to the sun. These include the head, face, neck, arms, and legs. Those who are bald or balding can also have skin cancer appear on their scalp. But skin cancer can develop anywhere on the body where there is skin, which makes it important to routinely check all areas of the body for indicators of the disease. A recent study by The Mayo Clinic found that, while skin cancer can affect anyone, young women are more likely to receive a diagnosis. The study indicated that melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, has increased by eight times for women under the age of 40 since 1970. Even children can get skin cancer. A study in the journal Pediatrics found that the number of cases of skin cancer among children and adolescents has been increasing each year by about 2 percent. CAUSES OF SKIN CANCER Exposure to sunlight is the leading cause of skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. While the rays of the sun may be more intense during the summertime, any exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer. The sun can reflect off of snow and become concentrated. No matter how many layers a person wears during cooler weather, the head and neck area tends to remain exposed to the sun’s damaging UV radiation yearround. Skin cancer is most likely to occur in people with pale skin who have a tendency to burn or freckle when exposed to the sun. But everyone should be diligent and cover up when spending time outdoors. No one is immune to skin cancer, and the change of seasons does not lower a person’s risk of getting the disease. Anytime a person is in the sun he or she runs the risk of UV exposure that can lead to skin cancer, which highlights the importance of taking preventive measures to safeguard yourself from skin cancer.

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Men's and Women's Tennis Leagues May 15–Aug. 3 Mondays/Thursdays, 6–8:30 p.m. $45/person Mill Creek Tennis Complex High School Tennis League May 16–Aug. 1 Tuesdays, 6–8:30 p.m. $35/person Mill Creek Tennis Complex Horseback Riding Lessons (ages 5–18 as of Sept. 1, 2016) May 15–June 23 Monday–Friday, times vary (choose day and 45-minute time slot) $150 Fletcher Memorial Park Tumbling (ages 3–12) Mondays/Wednesdays, May 22– June 28 3–5 years old: 4–4:45 p.m. 6–12 years old: 5–6 p.m. $65 Honey Bowen Building Piano Lessons (ages 7+) Fridays, May 26–June 16 3–5:30 p.m. (30-minute sessions) $20/lesson or $65/four lessons Honey Bowen Building Lap Swim Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7– 8 p.m. (ongoing) Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. (ends May 19) Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon (ends May 13) Saturdays, 8–9:30 a.m. (May 20– Sept. 2) Monday–Friday, 6–10:30 a.m. (May 22–Aug. 4) $2/visit or $50/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Evening Line Dancing (ages 16+) Mondays, 5:30–7 p.m. Tuesdays, 5:30–7:15 p.m. $5/class

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Parent and Tot Swim Monday–Friday through May 19 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 $50/10-class pass Splash in the Boro Arthritis Therapy Tuesdays/Thursdays through May 18 1–1:45 p.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Aqua Zumba Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Sit Fit Tuesdays/Fridays, 9:45–10:30 a.m. $2/session Honey Bowen Building Silverliners Line Dancing Thursdays, 1:30–3 p.m. Beginners' lesson at 1 p.m. $2/session Honey Bowen Building Family Fun Swim Saturdays through May 13 10 a.m.–noon $3/person Splash in the Boro

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License to ROCK! ft. Pladd Dot Music's School of Rock Emma Kelly Theater • 6 p.m. $5/person; proceeds benefit School of Rock program

How To: Ancestry.com Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m.

Chess Club (all ages) Statesboro Regional Library • 3 p.m.

Computer Basics: Creating an Email Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

Family Fun Day with Mango Languages: Spanish Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

Youth Ballet Spring Showcase Emma Kelly Theater • 7 p.m.

Main Street Statesboro Homeschool Geography Farmers' Market 52 Weeks of Giving Downtown (Sea Island Bank parking lot) Club (all ages) Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Game Night: Spades Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m.

Main Street Statesboro Farmers' Market 52 Weeks of Giving Downtown (Sea Island Bank parking lot) Toddler Time (ages 2–4) Free Read Book Club Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 6:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

LEGO Club (ages 5–12) Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

Knitting & Crocheting Club Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

Credit-Building Seminar Statesboro Regional Library • noon

13 Statesboro String Spring Showcase Emma Kelly Theater • 4 p.m.

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

DIY: Bead Jewelry Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" Emma Kelly Theater • 7 p.m. $10/adults, $5/youth

GSU undergraduate commencement Paulson Stadium • 9 a.m.

Toddler Time (ages 2–4) Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m.

Bible Baptist graduation Bible Baptist Church Auditorium 7 p.m.

Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department will be open all month long, provided spots are still available. Register in person at the Honey Bowen Building weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or online at www.bullochrec.com.

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Trinity Christian Statesboro High School graduation Trinity Presbyterian Church • 7 p.m. graduation Womack Field • 10:30 a.m. Bulloch Academy Southeast Bulloch High graduation GSU Performing Arts Center • 7 p.m. School graduation Fred Shaver Field • 8:30 a.m. Statesboro STEAM Knitting & Crocheting Club Job Readiness: Mock Academy graduation Anime & Manga Club Genealogy Workshop: Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m. Chess Club (all ages) Interviews Nessmith-Lane Continuing FamilySearch.org Statesboro Regional Library • 3 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. (ages 12–18) Education Building • 6 p.m. Main Street Statesboro Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. Maker's Monday Crazy 8 Math Club Portal Middle High Farmers' Market Toddler Time (ages 2–4) Homeschool Art Day Downtown (Sea Island Bank parking lot) (ages 10–16) (grades 3–5) School graduation Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m. PMHS Athletic Complex • 7 p.m. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Adult Cooking Series: Date Night Edition Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m.

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

"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" Emma Kelly Theater • 7 p.m. $10/adults, $5/youth

First Friday: Fiesta de Mayo Downtown • 5:30–8 p.m.

GSU graduate commencement Hanner Fieldhouse • 1 p.m.

SAFE in the Boro Affordable spay and neuter for cats Workshop: Beautiful Bees and dogs (www.nolitters.org) Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m. Petco • 9 a.m. Genealogy Workshop: Paint-N-Party Heritage Quest Averitt Center for the Arts Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. $35/person • 5:30–8 p.m.

Kids' Afterschool Club Computer Basics: Anime & Manga Club (ages 6–10) (ages 12–18) How to Use Google Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

"The Lion, the Witch Kids' Book to Movie and the Wardrobe" Emma Kelly Theater • 7 p.m. Club (ages 8–12) Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. $10/adults, $5/youth

Toddler Time (ages 2–4) Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m.

Board Game Club (ages 12–18) Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m.

School Matinee Series: "Anne of Green Gables" (grades 2–6) GSU Performing Arts Center • 9:30 a.m.

Asian Drama Fan Club (ages 15+) Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. Kids' Art Night (age 8–12) Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 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.

Maker's Monday Job Readiness: Cover (ages 10–16) Letters Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m.

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Teen Advisory Group TAG Meeting (ages 12–18) Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m.

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License to ROCK! ft. Pladd Dot Music's School of Rock Emma Kelly Theater • 6 p.m. $5/person; proceeds benefit School of Rock program

How To: Ancestry.com Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m.

Chess Club (all ages) Statesboro Regional Library • 3 p.m.

Computer Basics: Creating an Email Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

Family Fun Day with Mango Languages: Spanish Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

Youth Ballet Spring Showcase Emma Kelly Theater • 7 p.m.

Game Night: Spades Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m.

LEGO Club (ages 5–12) Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

Knitting & Crocheting Club Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

Credit-Building Seminar Statesboro Regional Library • noon

13 Statesboro String Spring Showcase Emma Kelly Theater • 4 p.m.

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

DIY: Bead Jewelry Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m.

"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" Emma Kelly Theater • 7 p.m. $10/adults, $5/youth

GSU undergraduate commencement Paulson Stadium • 9 a.m.

Toddler Time (ages 2–4) Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m.

Bible Baptist graduation Bible Baptist Church Auditorium 7 p.m.

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Adult Cooking Series: Date Night Edition Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m.

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

"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" Emma Kelly Theater • 7 p.m. $10/adults, $5/youth

First Friday: Fiesta de Mayo Downtown • 5:30–8 p.m.

GSU graduate commencement Hanner Fieldhouse • 1 p.m.

"The Lion, the Witch Kids' Book to Movie and the Wardrobe" Emma Kelly Theater • 7 p.m. Club (ages 8–12) Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. $10/adults, $5/youth

Toddler Time (ages 2–4) Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m.

Board Game Club (ages 12–18) Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m.

School Matinee Series: "Anne of Green Gables" (grades 2–6) GSU Performing Arts Center • 9:30 a.m.

Maker's Monday Job Readiness: Cover (ages 10–16) Letters Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m.

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2017 Spittin' Image

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CONTEST WINNERS

Kathy and Jake Nelson

or the first time since the contest's inception, Moments proudly presents a mother-son duo as the winner of this year's Spittin' Image LookAlike Contest. Kathy Nelson and her 16-year-old son, Jake, bear a striking resemblance, and it's one she noticed several years ago. "When Jake was in the fourth grade, I stumbled across my fourth-grade school picture," Kathy said. "I always thought Jake looked like my side of the family, but my fourth-grade picture looked exactly like Jake, but I had long hair." Jake is the youngest of the Nelson children and has two older sisters. Taylor, the oldest daughter, is a second-year law student at Mercer University. Merrill, the middle child and second daughter, will graduate this semester from Georgia Southern University with a degree in nursing. Both girls graduated from Bulloch Academy, where Jake is currently a sophomore and Kathy teaches middle school, which she has done for the past 12 years. Kathy and her husband, Todd, have called Statesboro home for 25 of their 27 years of marriage. "Todd and I met in class at Georgia Southern University â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I think in 1988 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and we were married immediately upon graduating," she said. The Nelsons own and operate BestRate Insurance and have been in business for 13 years. While Kathy and her son are undeniably related, their similarities extend beyond their physical attributes, beginning with their athletic prowess. "Jake is very athletic," Kathy said. "He participates

in three sports at Bulloch Academy. I always played sports but never excelled athletically like he does." Both Nelson look-alikes also share a love of music. "We like to share our favorite songs with each other," Kathy said. "We both like to sing as well, but neither one of us can carry a tune, which can sometimes irritate the rest of the family, especially Todd." And when it comes to vacationing, both Kathy and Jake prefer a getaway that offers plenty of sand, sun and saltwater. "We both love the beach," she said. "Since Jake was a toddler, he and I would spend all day on the

beach when we would go. We never got tired of it. In general, we just enjoy being outside." The Nelsons often spend time at Fernandina Beach, Florida, at Todd's

Julie Lavender

parents' condo. The duo also have shared some adventures together. Kathy remembers fondly a trip taken by just the two of them. "Jake was going to the Manning Passing Academy near New Orleans. He and I flew into New Orleans and immediately began our adventure by meeting Joe Namath in the airport!" she said.

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"Then we took a taxi to the hotel and began exploring the city all alone. We had a great time walking all over the city, seeing the tourist attractions." Kathy admits the adventure was a little scary, as she typically depends on Todd to watch out for them. "Our safety depended solely on me!" she said. Many of Jake's defining moments, athletically and academically, quite possibly can be credited to his mom. When asked the most valuable lesson he's learned from her, Jake responded: "Once you start something, you're not allowed to quit. She would never let any of us quit anything in the middle of a season." That perseverance has obviously served all of the Nelson children well. Kathy explained the most valuable lesson Jake has taught her: "I learned that hard work pays off. Jake is one of the hardest-working athletes I know. He is constantly in the weight room and is always trying to get better at the sports he competes in." Kathy never tires of watching her son compete in sporting activities, and her pride is evident when she speaks of his accomplishments. "Jake has been a state champion wrestler for the past two years. He has a very good work ethic when it comes to sports," she said. "He's wrestled for about nine to 10 years and works out constantly to get stronger. This work ethic has paid off in back-to-back state championships." But Jake doesn't just excel athletically. In addition to being a three-sport athlete, he maintains a 4.0 grade point average. "He is a very good, hard-working kid," Kathy said. "He has his sisters to look up to as well." When asked to pick a favorite moment with his mom, Jake struggled to pick just one. "I just enjoy hanging out together. I like that she is always willing to have fun with me," he said. "She'll play me in a game of horse, go to a movie, watch a movie at home. She's always ready to have fun. "We have fun in the car on road trips, too. We listen to old music, sing and play silly car games. We just have fun together." Kathy has tons of favorite moments, too, but there is one in particular she singles out: "When Jake won his

toughest wrestling match this season, I went to find him, and he came to me and hugged me after his win. Sometimes it's hard for a 16-year-old boy to

show a lot of affection, but I was the first one he hugged after winning. He initiated the hug, and that made my day!"

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Communicating and Eating: You Can’t Do Life Without Them!

Helping Your Child Develop Age Appropriate Skills Communication is vital to life and begins the moment life begins. Eating also begins at birth to ensure survival. Eating is instinctive for the first few weeks of life; later it becomes a learned behavior. All children develop skills at different rates, but it is important to know what foundational skills should be achieved by certain ages. The “wait and see” approach to development may cause children to miss out on vital time to develop appropriate developmental skills. Research shows that communication and feeding/swallowing disorders are a growing cause of disability for children in the United States. Yet other research states that the importance of early intervention to address delays in development is not well known by parents or physicians. If you are concerned about your child’s development at the age of 2, don’t wait until the age of 3 to address it! A young developing brain has the greatest capacity to learn new skills. Don’t miss out on this important time in development; early intervention is the most effective intervention. If your gut tells you that your child’s communication or feeding/ swallowing development is not typical, seek the advice of a speech language pathologist. Don’t just wait and see!

There are some red flags to communication and feeding/swallowing disorders that can help you determine if your child’s development is on track. Knowledge is power! Visit www.therapyspotstatesboro.com for a list of available resources to help you determine if your child’s development is age appropriate. Red Flags for Communication Disorders • Limited smiles and joyful expressions by 3-6 months • No babbling and making vowel sounds by 6 months • Does not desire to play or interact with family members at 6 months • Makes only a few sounds or gestures by 7-12 months • Does not respond to sounds or understand simple instructions by 12 months • Does not use words to communicate wants and needs by 12-18 months • Does not respond to sound or when their name is called by 6-12 months • Does not use 2-3 words together to talk about and ask for things by 2 years • Has trouble playing or interacting with other children by 2-3 years • Produces speech that is unclear to unfamiliar people by 3 years • Stuttering that lasts longer than 3-6 months • Difficulty saying words with p, b, m, h & w sounds by 1-2 years

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Difficulty saying words with k, g, f, t, d & n sounds by 2.5- 3 years Difficulty saying words with r & l sounds by 6 years Loss of speech, babbling or any communication skill at any age Frustration due to difficulty communicating basic wants and needs

Did you know that speech language pathologist evaluate and treat feeding and swallowing disorders in children and adults? A person’s ability to eat and drink age appropriate foods can be evaluated by a speech language pathologist during a clinical swallowing/feeding assessment, during a modified barium swallow study (MBSS) or during fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Red Flags for Feeding/Swallowing Disorders • Refusing to eat entire categories of food textures or food groups • Almost always eating foods different from the rest of the family at mealtimes • Severely restricted range of foods- less than 20 foods by age 3 • Difficulty chewing or swallowing any age appropriate foods or liquids • Ongoing choking, coughing or gagging during meals • Difficulty transitioning from pureed baby foods by 10 months • Difficulty transitioning to table food solids by 12 months • Ongoing poor weight gain or weight loss due to diet • Difficulty drinking milk from a bottle or breast • Mealtime battles or fighting over meals consistently Ways to Encourage Communication and Feeding/Swallowing Skills: • Step away from your screens and limit the screen use of your children- TV shows and computer programs don’t help children develop appropriate skills. Play, interaction and experience help children develop new skills. • Read with your children every day • Talk with your children, name familiar items, actions and people in their environment • Play with your children; follow their lead. Play is the work of childhood, this is how children learn skills for life • Sing, interact and engage with your children. Use travel time in the car to talk with your children. • Get messy- allow children to experience their world through playing with foods, feeling foods on their hands and faces and through outdoor play • Make mealtime pleasant and fun. Never force feed a child. • Serve meals family style so everyone can experience a wide range of foods • Remember that children may need to experience a food 10-20 different times before they will learn to eat a new food. Don’t give up so easily! Information obtained from http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/01/

Do you have questions about your child’s development? To help a child reach their fullest potential, seek the help of professionals. At The Therapy SPOT, we provide children with speech, physical and occupational therapy evaluations and therapy services in a fun, family and child centered environment. Visit our website for more information and for links to helpful resources. www.therapyspotstatesboro.com.

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Cucumber Lime Guacamole

Cucumbers are a wonderful spring/summer vegetable, with a cooling taste that is welcome in our hot climate, especially when paired with mint. May means Cinco de Mayo, and even if it is passed May 5 by the time you see this recipe, adapted from Better Homes and Gardens, you can still celebrate the holiday with this adaptation of the familiar guacamole recipe. Consider adding tomatoes when they become available. Need a drink to go with the guac? Try muddling a couple of slices of cucumber with some mint and a couple of jalapeno slices if you want in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, 2 ounces tequila (large end of a jigger), 1 ounce lime juice, 1 tbsp. simple syrup or 2 tsp. agave, 1 tbsp. triple sec, and a generous pinch of salt. Shake for 30 seconds and pour over ice in glass (with salt rims if you like).

1-1/2 cups chopped deseeded cucumber, from Market

¼ cup chopped fresh mint, from Market

½ teaspoon salt

1 jalapeno, chopped (optional), from Market

4 medium, soft avocados

3 tbsp. lime juice

2 green onions or ½ of a baby Vidalia onion, from Market

Toss cucumbers with salt and let sit for 30-60 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to large bowl. Halve avocados, remove pits, and scoop from skin with large spoon. Chop two of the avocados and mash the other two with a mortar and pestle or potato masher. Transfer mashed and chopped jalapenos to bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients and season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Let sit for 30 minutes and serve.

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Kids and Superheroes: Tykes Absorb the Aggression, Miss the Altruism

Deseret News they teach my child to defend when others are being picked on and to be kind," Coyne said. "It just isn't happening." Aggressors and defenders The researchers measured aggression by asking parents of kids who were 4 years old, on average, about fairly typical behaviors like hitting, kicking, pinching and pulling hair. Defenders can be non-aggressive or aggressive; it's a matter of approach. Non-aggressive defenders ask a playground bully to stop picking on someone, for instance, while an aggressive defender punches the bully in the face, Coyne said. Neither type of defense was triggered by engagement with superheroes, she noted. Using statistical models, Coyne said they considered how much superhero media the 240 children in the study watched, how much they identified with superheroes and how much that predicted various behaviors a year later. They also controlled for how much aggressive and defending behavior a child showed at the earlier, age 4, stage. Children who absorbed superhero messages were more aggressive, but they were neither more prosocial nor more likely to defend other kids who were being picked on by others. The young participants responded in different ways to superheroes, including 26 percent who referred

to merchandise, 20 percent to the superhero image and 21 percent to characteristics. "Of those who specified characteristics in superheroes, 10 percent noted some defending ability of the superheroes: 'Because he shoots webs and he saves people.' Twenty percent of these children associated their favorite superhero with some type of violent skills," the study said. "Some were milder, while others suggested blatant aggression. 'Because he can smash and destroy everything, and he doesn't care because he's a big bully.' Another child stated that Captain America was his favorite superhero 'because he can kill.' The remaining 70 percent of skills-related comments by children were benign in nature: 'Because he is big and strong' and 'Because he is cool and can fly.'â&#x20AC;&#x2030;" Natural tendencies In her practice, it's not uncommon for little boys who aspire to be SpiderMan to "literally climb the walls," said Fran Walfish, author of "The Self-Aware Parent" who is a psychotherapist in Beverly Hills. She was not involved in the superhero research. "That's what these boys do at home and in my office. What it does is stimulate the natural aggressive impulses that are already there," she said. Walfish said that all humans have such impulses, and it's a parent's job at the toddler stage to socialize kids and teach them to use appropriate skills instead, such as speech and language. "Toddlers have not yet mastered

inhibiting their impulses. They are still learning how to be in control of their bodies with toilet training and learning delayed gratification â&#x20AC;&#x201D; wait your turn, wait for Mommy," she said. "Those are the types of things that trigger a temper tantrum. They don't yet have enough practice controlling themselves." Many parents unwittingly reinforce the aggressive side of superheroes by allowing things like jumping off of furniture. "Older children who already understand red-light, green-light impulse control are much better able to absorb the more nuanced messages of altruism and aggression," Walfish said. This study is not the first time Coyne and colleagues have looked at the impact of popular culture and media messaging on youngsters. Coyne's 2016 research found that little girls exposed to Disney princess culture were more likely to limit themselves because of stereotypes. In relation to both studies, Coyne suggested that kids engage with people, activities and media in diverse ways so no one thing dominates. "Again, I'd say to have moderation," Coyne noted, playing superheroes amid other interests. She also recommends parents talk to their children about the messages that media present and how kids can interpret the things they see. Co-authors on the study are BYU professors Laura Stockdale and David Nelson, along with BYU graduate students Kevin Collier and Lee Essig, and Jennifer Linder from Linfield College.

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n movies, comic books and other media, superheroes are the good guys, defending a sometimes battered public against a villain. It's supposed to be a good thing when Superman punches out a bad guy or Spider-Man uses super-strong gossamer thread to tie up a bank robber. But parents who hope their little kids learn to defend the defenseless by watching superheroes will be disappointed, according to a new study led by researchers at Brigham Young University, which found that tykes embrace the aggression but miss the altruism shown. When they see the on-screen battle between good and evil, 4-year-olds remember the punching, not why it happened, says the study, published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology. A year later, those children are more behaviorally and relationally aggressive. "I believe you can talk about superhero culture with kids in a really positive way," said Sarah M. Coyne, professor of family life at BYU and the study's lead author. "Superheroes really are defenders on a lot of levels. But the media children are exposed to is so aggressively violent for that age that it's hard to pick up on anything else." Not all parents realize what their children are missing. The researchers found that while some parents complain about the violence depicted in superhero encounters, "even more said they like superheroes because

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5 Bachelorette Party Essentials Attire: When you go out with your friends,the Bachelorette Party should be easily recognized so others might join in on the fun! The Bride can be identified with a simple sash or tiara, or an over the top veil or flashing boa. For the group, party badges or matching tee shirts are a great way to keep up with your friends! You can even get bathing suits for Brides if your party heads to the beach! Gag Items: Every Bachelorette Party needs a few gags like phallic straws, whistles, balloons and confetti. Scantily clad cake toppers would also be a fun idea to include along with sexy sprinkles on a phallic shaped cake!

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Lingerie: Most brides don’t want to receive sexy lingerie in front of dear old Aunt Norma, so why not combine a Bachelorette Party with a Lingerie Shower and get your friend something sexy for the wedding night/honeymoon! Bridal robes, panties, or other lingerie make great gifts for a Lingerie Shower. Recovery Kit: After a night (or weekend) of partying, you’re going to need some things to help you recover—don’t forget the pain medication and water. If you need to unwind after the weekend, a relaxing candlelit bath will always do the trick. Candy Cakes Bath Bakery makes some amazing cupcake bath bombs (even a Bridal themed one for the bride!) and Kama Sutra scented massage candles will make the bathroom smell amazing. Many of these items are available at Lovestruck Lingerie and Novelties! Stop in for help planning the perfect Bachelorette Party!

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Hot meal 5. Razor clams 10. Blood-sucking African fly 12. Chauvinists 14. Windy City football player 16. An alternative 18. Federal Housing Administration 19. Styles hair 20. Arabic female name 22. Paddle 23. Area once separated from Germany 25. Marketplace 26. Gode Airport 27. Upset 28. Where wrestlers sweat 30. Garland 31. Robert __, poet 33. An iPad is one 35. Fruit of the oak tree 37. Della __, singer 38. Women's clothing retailer 40. Mailed 41. Largest English dictionary (abbr.) 42. Pouch 44. Radioactivity unit 45. Month 48. Nanosecond 50. Domestic 52. What a boy becomes 53. Breezes (anc. Greek) 55. Jogged 56. At the stern 57. Lawrencium 58. Destructive to both sides 63. Arterias 65. Removes 66. Pretentious people 67. Tropical Asian plant

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SUDOKU

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