MOMents Magazine November 2015

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I’ve learned a lot in the few decades I’ve been alive.

I’ve discovered I was right about calculus — seriously, no one uses that stuff in real life — and wrong to have spent so much time worrying about what people thought of me in high school. I’ve learned how to do laundry without turning it all pink, and I’ve come to realize that family is my greatest blessing. My husband has taught me the meaning of true love, and my dog has shown me that the greatest friends sometimes have four legs and a furry tail.

Something else I’ve come to appreciate during my short life? Good food.

In college, I survived on 99-cent double cheeseburgers, boxed mac ‘n’ cheese and frozen dinners. I think that’s around the time Thanksgiving nudged out Christmas as my favorite holiday of the year, Linsay and her husband, Matthew a chance to go home and eat — and eat, and eat — Mom’s delicious, home-cooked turkey, dressing and all the fixins.

Our cover moms this month are the women of the Averitt family, who have known for decades that a mouthwatering Thanksgiving menu can bring people together year after year for some unforgettable quality time. Turn to page 12 to read more about the women of the family and their longstanding holiday traditions.

Also, be sure to check out Azure’s Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe on page 15. It looks so delicious but seems so simple, I think I’ll give it a try!

Here’s to hot apple cider, cool fall mornings and a blessed Thanksgiving with the ones you love the most.

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Janna Blackwell

By Ashlee Corbin is the director of Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia and had been asking Janna to complete a run as a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization, which inspires girls in grades third through eighth to be happy, healthy and confident while using a fun, experiencebased curriculum that integrates running. Janna decided that if she got the opportunity to run in the Chicago Marathon, she would do it on behalf of GOTR. However, with a total of 45,000 runners, the Chicago Marathon is one of the six largest and most renowned marathons in the world. Thousands of people entered the lottery for a chance to participate in the race.

“I really did not think I stood a chance but was very excited when I was chosen … to run,” she said. “Since I was going alone, I knew I had to have the crowds to cheer me on and keep me motivated.”

And then Janna began her 18-week training schedule.

“The training for this one was brutal, as I trained all summer long in exceedingly hot temperatures,” she said.

In order to condition herself, she stuck to her strict schedule and rarely missed any runs. In the end, due to the generosity and support of her family and friends, Janna raised more than $1,785 for GOTR. The former registered nurse is married to Tom Blackwell, an anesthesiologist at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Together, they have four children and four grandchildren.

“I am blessed to have a loving and understanding family who encourages me to go for my dreams,” she said. “My

husband could not be any more loving and supportive. He is so proud of me and tells me daily.”

Her granddaughter, upon seeing a picture of Janna with the medal presented to her after completing the Chicago Marathon, thought that her grandma had “won.” In a way, Janna said, she feels she is a winner, regardless of her time of completion. It’s not about time, she said, but about finishing.

“I can't wait to have my grandchildren running with me. The oldest one, at 4, should be ready soon,” she joked.

This month’s Go Girl says she is grateful that she is able to continue doing something she loves, and she thanks God for her abilities, which she

doesn’t take for granted. She runs for those who cannot, and she hopes to be a role model for those who can.

“I encourage everyone to move, whether it be walking, riding, swimming, yoga — it really doesn't matter, just move!” she said. “We are never too old.”

In fact, Janna said, her friend’s father-in-law, who is in his 90s, didn’t start running until he was 70. He was completing marathons at a 10 minuteper-mile pace until recently, when he suffered a broken hip after falling during a walk to the mailbox. Despite this setback, she said, he is looking forward to hitting the pavement again soon.

“Now that is what I call a role model!” she said.

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hen a friend turns 50 years old, many women plan a party to celebrate the milestone — but not Janna Blackwell. Instead, to help check off an item on the bucket list of a friend turning 50, Janna laced up her running shoes — again — at the age of 52, and along with the birthday girl and a group of their friends, she completed the Disney Princess Half Marathon in February 2013.

Janna had run a little during her 30s but didn’t start again until she began training for the princess-themed 13.1-mile run. After completing that half marathon, she was once again hooked on running, she said, and the adrenaline rush she experienced as she crossed the finish line had her setting her sights on completing a full marathon.

“I really haven’t stopped running after the Princess,” she said, “and (I) started increasing my mileage the summer of 2014 in order to train for the full.”

She completed the 26.2-mile Walt Disney World Marathon less than a year later, in January 2014. In three years, the now 55-year-old has completed two marathons, 13 half marathons and one 25k (15.5 miles) — a total of 238.2 miles — and says she has no plans of slowing down. In fact, she has already registered for six more half marathons in the coming year.

“I am definitely addicted,” she said.

Most recently, Janna crossed the Chicago Marathon finish line on Oct. 11. A friend of hers in Savannah

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Lighten Up Your Thanksgiving Fare This Year

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any people count their blessings on Thanksgiving.

Few, however, count their calories. Overindulging at the dinner table is a Thanksgiving tradition and often paves the way for a season of poor nutritional habits with longlasting ramifications.

The American Council on Exercise says that the average adult consumes 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat at a typical Thanksgiving meal. That is well above the USDA-recommended guidelines of 2,000 calories and 65 grams of fat that most adults should consume in an entire day.

With so many options available on the Thanksgiving buffet table, it is easy to see how overeating is common. Rather than wearing elastic-waist pants and succumbing to too many fattening foods, individuals can make smart food substitutions that won't compromise taste but will cut calorie intake.

• Fill up on lean protein. Turkey is the cornerstone of the Thanksgiving meal and is a lower-fat, lean source of filling protein. Rather than indulge in too many starchy side dishes, have turkey be the bulk of your Thanksgiving dinner. When preparing turkey, use fresh herbs and low-fat vegetable stock to keep the meat moist and flavorful, avoiding butter and oils, which just tack on extra calories.

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• Swap out white starches for whole grains. Stuffing is a popular side dish on Thanksgiving. But stuffing can be full of empty calories.

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• Skip double-crust pies. Twocrust pies with a bottom crust and a top layer have more calories than those with just a crust on the bottom. Opt for low-calorie pumpkin pie, or add a little gelatin to pie fruit filling and skip the top crust on traditional two-crust pies. Dessert also can be pared down to fresh fruit tarts or salads or low-fat gelatin trifles.

• Cut down on courses. Having an excess of food is not only unhealthy but also wasteful. Trim courses from the Thanksgiving meal to save time, money and calories. Focus on the main course, and chances are no one will miss the extra food. Neither will their waistlines.

• Dilute ciders and juices. Liquid calories quickly add up. Offer plenty of fresh water, and keep sugary drinks to a minimum.

When serving apple juice or cider, dilute it with water, which will stretch it out further and cut down on the calories.

Thanksgiving is a time of family, friends and often overeating. Making a few changes to favorite foods can make this year’s holiday healthier.

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• Prepare the vehicle. There’s nothing worse than having turkey and pumpkin pie on your mind when you are standing roadside with an inoperable car. Schedule a tune-up before travel to make sure you are set for the trip.

Have a spare tire ready and any tools necessary should you have a blow-out.

• Pack snacks.

Hunger pangs can make tempers rise when you are stuck in traffic. Although there will be plenty of food at your destination, pack snacks (especially if kids are traveling) so that falling sugar levels or grumbling stomachs do not add stress to the trip.

Millions of people will be visiting friends and relatives for the Thanksgiving holiday. Keep travelrelated stress at bay by having a travel plan and setting off as early as possible.

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t’s easy to keep that lush grass around for a while longer, and you can do it yourself. In addition to cutting your lawn at the appropriate height, these three simple steps will give your turf the boost it needs to continue delivering beautiful color this fall: Apply the appropriate herbicide to your turf.

Herbicides come in both preemergent and post-emergent varieties, which means that some are suited to kill current weeds, while others are meant to keep new weeds from coming up later.

Herbicides are a great investment for your lawn because they help rid the turf of any unnecessary or threatening growth, thus preserving the health and integrity of the grass you want to keep. Always remember to read the labels on the product that you choose, making sure you follow the application and safety guidelines.

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• Make a list. Making a list before heading to the store remains one of the biggest time savers when shopping for groceries. A list helps shoppers cut back on the time they spend wandering around a store and wondering what they do or don't need.

Shoppers can even take things one step further by coordinating their list to a store's layout, which reduces the likelihood that shoppers will make several trips down the same aisle.

• Bring only the coupons you are likely to use. Instead of toting along your entire coupon portfolio, bring only those coupons you plan to use.

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• Visit during off-peak hours. Avoid stores on the first day of a sale, when your fellow shoppers will be eager to stock up. In addition, try to avoid shopping on the first or last day of the month, when paychecks or government benefit checks arrive.

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Grocery shopping is a part of life, and whether trips to the local supermarket are a daily, weekly or monthly occurrence, such excursions can be timeconsuming.

Data from the American Time Use Survey, which measures how much time people spend shopping among other things, indicates that people have spent less time shopping since the recession began in 2008, and many people might want to continue this trend of spending less time at the store even as their finances recover. The following are some simple strategies for those who want to do just that.

• Embrace e-commerce offerings. Grocery stores have joined the ranks of other retailers in making it easy for customers to shop for food online. Individuals can browse for sales, shop according to the weekly circular and create lists that make it easier for them to track their purchases.

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Auditions were held in August, and the cast has been busy rehearsing for the past two months. The beauty of “The Nutcracker” will be apparent with more costumes and special effects this year. Costume director Melinda Roell has already been at work for months, creating new costumes and refreshing and improving the extensive costume closet the Averitt Center maintains.

A very Sweet Month!

The Averitt Center for the Arts is thrilled to be welcoming back The Nutcracker! Get your tickets early for this holiday favorite.

This year we are also bringing back our very successful Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party! Let the story come alive as you and your children, or grandchildren, enjoy fairy cakes, Chinese tea, Bon Bons, and more at this very special tea party. Have fun with a holiday craft and be on the lookout for a visit from the Sugar Plum Fairy!

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"The Statesboro Youth Ballet production of ‘The Nutcracker’ holds a special place in my heart," Roell said.

"My daughter performed in this production for the first four years, and I assisted backstage and with the initial costumes.

Since then, I have been behind the scenes for every production of this holiday favorite. I inherited the job of costume mistress about five years ago and was delighted to have the opportunity to work with Jurijs Safonovs again this year. I believe that this will be one of the nicest productions of ‘The

Nutcracker’ in Southeast Georgia. I hope no one misses the opportunity to see it!”

In addition to the performance, you can be a part of the magic this year at the Averitt Center’s Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party. There, you can drink Chinese tea and Spanish hot chocolate, eat bon-bons and take keepsake photos with the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. It will be a fun afternoon for all.

Parents and grandparents, get tickets now for you and your children. The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10:30 a.m.–noon. Tickets are $15 per person.

For more information about these or any of the Averitt Center’s programs and events, call (912) 2122787 or go to www.averittcenterfor thearts.org.

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fter a year on hiatus, “The Nutcracker” is returning to the Averitt Center for the Arts, and the holiday favorite is better than ever. Performances will be Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20, and Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $21 for adults, $18 for members and $10 youth.

Directed by Jurijs Safonovs, the production includes dancers from across the region and features professional dancers Jennifer Safonovs as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Norbert Nirewicz as Cavalier and the Averitt Center’s own Jurijs Safonovs as Drosselmeyer. The level of professionalism has risen across the board with the increased level of talent and skill of so many local dancers. The show also

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November is Parent Engagement Month in Georgia State contest encourages parents to share their stories

Parent and Family Liaisons Bulloch County Schools has a team of five parent and family liaisons. On behalf of their assigned schools, the liaisons reach out to parents, families, businesses and the community to facilitate communication, resources and collaboration. Through federal Title I funds, our schools and liaisons provide programs and resources to assist families. Contact them to help you connect.

Lakeidra Grant LCES, LCMS, SZES (912) 682-1570 ljgrant@bullochschools.org Sherry Jordan BES, NES, SES, SEBMS (912) 618-0287 sjordan@bullochschools.org

Leslie Wiggins JPBES, MLES, WJMS (912) 682-9894 lwiggins@bullochschools.org Maria Rea Migrant/ESOL — all schools (912) 682-9019 mrea@bullochschools.org Joyce Simmons MCES, PES, PMHS (912) 618-0353 jsimmons@bullochschools.org Parent and Family Resource Centers Each of our elementary and middle schools is equipped with a resource center that is open during the school day. The centers offer educational manipulatives and games, flash cards, workbooks and books to assist your child in reading, math and other content areas, parenting books and more. A liaison or other school staff member can assist you find the resources you need to help your child at home. You may also visit the Georgia Parent Information and Resource Center on the Web at www.georgiapirc.net or Bulloch County Schools’ Parent Engagement page at www.bulloch.k12.ga.us/parents.

Parent and Family Liaisons Reach Out to Briggs & Stratton Families Bulloch County Schools’ family liaisons are reaching out to local industries to better assist working families with education information and resources to help their children.

Our liaisons participated in Briggs & Stratton’s Wellness Week events Oct. 12–16, where they were able to connect with employees during two vendor fairs. They talked with parents about the importance of making education a family priority and provided helpful parenting homework tips. One of our school counselors and the district’s curriculum director for mathematics were also on hand to speak with parents.

Between decking the halls, visiting family and attending holiday parties, it may seem like there is little time to maintain a workout routine during the holiday season. While the holiday season is an especially busy time of year, men and women who plan and stay dedicated to their routines do not need to let their health fall by the wayside until January.

Several studies show that people can gain anywhere from one pound to a few pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although that might not seem like a lot of weight, a report in The New England Journal of Medicine noted that many people never lose the weight they put on during the holidays.

Those who struggle to keep the weight off understand the importance of maintaining both a consistent fitness schedule and healthy eating habits. This may be challenging when the rich foods and parties synonymous with the holiday season are around to threaten healthy habits. Here’s how to stay on course. · Establish a regular exercise date. Treat exercise as any other obligation on the calendar.

Make it a necessity and not a luxury. Schedule time for workouts, even if it means removing something else from your agenda. · Don’t worry about the length of your workouts. If you’re accustomed to an hourlong workout but cannot fit in more than 20 minutes on some days, don’t skip the workout simply because it’s shorter. Make the most of that time by targeting larger, core muscles. · Change your schedule. You may need to alter your daily schedule to fit in gym workouts or other exercise. Try getting up earlier and heading out prior to work or school. This will open up time throughout the rest of your day, and you can use that time to meet the demands of the holiday season. · Get a trainer or a workout buddy. It’s far easier to blow off a workout when you go it alone.

However, if you have a workout partner who is counting on you and vice versa, you may be less inclined to miss a workout - even when you’re not especially motivated to hit the gym. · Try new activities. Workouts need not be limited to exercises in the gym. Plenty of activities work the body and burn calories. Sledding, ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding are just a few winter sports that can help you stay in shape. · Choose a hotel with a pool or gym. If holiday travel is on your itinerary, select a hotel that has fitness equipment. This way you can keep up with your routine. Even swimming a few laps in an indoor pool can provide a cardiovascular workout while you’re on vacation. Remember, it only takes a two-week break from exercise to experience a fitness regression, and you will only have to work harder to get back to your current fitness level if you let exercise slide too long. · Add short, high-intensity exercises. Burn more calories in less time with high-intensity workouts. This way you won’t need to schedule as much time for workouts but will still get the benefit of exercise. · Transform chores into exercise opportunities. See that vacuum cleaner, rake or broom as a piece of exercise equipment. While cleaning up for holiday company, turn on the radio and get your heart pumping, too. Do leg raises while you’re preparing meals or do some pushups off of the kitchen counter. · Use your bodyweight. Even if you can’t make it to the gym, rely on your own body resistance for a thorough workout. Pushups, squats, burpees, mountain climbers, jumping rope, and lunges are some exercises that rely on bodyweight for effectiveness. · Periodically exercise during the day. If you have a few free moments here and there during the day, use these opportunities to exercise. By the end of the day, you may find you squeezed in an entire workout’s worth of exercise over the course of several 10-minute intervals.

Exercise and fitness do not have to play second fiddle to other holiday activities. Make time for workouts, and you will be ahead of the game come the new year.

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ovember is Parent Engagement Month in Georgia. School systems across the state are highlighting the role parents, guardians and family members play in a child’s education. In addition, Nov. 19 is National Parent Involvement Day, a time for all schools and families to reflect on the vital partnership needed between them for Georgia’s students and schools to be successful.

To recognize Parent Engagement Month this year, the Georgia Department of Education is launching two new video contests for all parents and Title I schools. This is a great opportunity for families to share ideas with other families on how they are impacting their children’s academic success. Visit www.bulloch.k12.ga.us for a link to this contest information.

Bulloch County Schools provides resources and opportunities for parents and families so that they can play a more active role in their children’s education. Whether you are a parent, guardian or family member, consider how you can be more involved. Our schools and children need you.

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A Longstanding Tradition of Love

By Julie Lavender

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hen the calendar flips over to November, stomachs begin to rumble just thinking about the scrumptious Thanksgiving meal that lies ahead. It happens in the Averitt household, too, and their numbers continue to grow with each little one welcomed into the family.

The youngest member attending the Thanksgiving meal at the home of matriarch Connie Averitt this year is just 8 months old. Though she won’t be nibbling on turkey just yet, young Averitt Rushing was named for the very family with whom she’ll be celebrating the season for years to come. And one thing’s for sure: She’s joined a family that celebrates Thanksgiving with longstanding traditions, fellowship, football, fun and enough love to go around, no matter how large the family grows.

This ever-enlarging branch of the Averitt family tree began with the marriage of the late David Harrison “Hal” Averitt and Elizabeth “Connie” Grattan. Lifelong residents of Statesboro, Hal and Connie, and subsequently their children, celebrated Thanksgiving with Hal’s parents, James and Jessie Averitt, until their passing.

Children David, Beth and Mimi recall with fondness the meals shared at the Averitts when they were younger.

“I can remember that my grandmother would cook the turkey in the oven in a big roasting pan the night before, turn off the oven and then leave the turkey in the oven overnight,” Beth said. “That’s unheard of nowadays.”

Remembering that many of the older

Connie Averitt generation cooked their turkeys this way, Connie said, “She’d put the turkey in the oven, set the temperature for 500, and once it reached 500, she’d turn the oven off and leave it in overnight to finish cooking. But you can’t cook it like that now; it’s not safe.”

When the festivities moved to Hal and Connie’s, Hal apparently tried every way imaginable to cook the turkey. The Averitt

women chuckled when discussing his methods.

“Mr. Hal always wanted to do the turkey a different way each year,” said daughterin-law Pam Lowe Averitt.

“Dad was a gadget person,” Mimi added. “He bought every new gadget to cook with and tried a different way each year.”

The turkey-cooking recipe may have changed over the years — Connie usually

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tion husband Bryan Burke and kids Taylor, 23; Haley, 21; and Ashley, 18. Married since 1987, Bryan and Beth met while lifeguarding at the Forest Heights Country Club swimming pool. Bryan is president of BBWH Insurance, and Beth is a mathematics instructor at Bulloch Academy.

The Burkes attend First United Methodist Church.

David brought Pam into the Averitt household 29 years ago. Both grew up in Statesboro and knew each other, but they didn’t begin dating until David graduated college and moved back to Statesboro. The couple’s children are Jessie, 27 (married to Thomas Rushing, 27); Harrison, 21; and Dailey, 17.

David is retired from the Georgia State Patrol, and Pam teaches at Bulloch Academy. Their married daughter, Jessie, teaches at Bulloch Academy also, and Thomas is a real estate agent at Coldwell Banker Tanner Realty.

As the numbers change and the generations continue, one aspect of the Averitt Thanksgiving celebration is certain

to continue, one that each of the women claimed as their favorite part of the day.

“We all circle up in the kitchen and hold hands,” Connie said. “We talk about what we’re thankful for, and we read a Thanksgiving poem and pray.”

“It was so important for Dad to read a prayer of Thanksgiving before we ate lunch,” Mimi said. “We stood in a circle and held hands and listened to him read.”

Pam, with a grandchild of her own now and the first great-grandchild of the family, said she holds those family ideals dear to her heart and hopes they are passed on to her children and grandchildren.

“I am most thankful for my family. We just all love being together and love each other,” she said. “We make our family a priority.

“I want my children to enjoy being together and laughing and having fun all together — everyone being happy and thankful for each other — and remembering to put God in the center of everything and being thankful for all the great things he has given to us.”

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prepares it in the oven now — but the rest of the day is steeped in tradition.

“The meal is the same every year,” Connie said. “Everyone brings something, and we have our favorites.”

The menu for that delicious meal includes turkey, traditional dressing, oyster dressing, fresh peas, green beans, mustard greens, macaroni and cheese, creamed corn, rice, salad, vacation salad and lots of desserts.

“And whoever can come back at night, if they don’t have other family to go to, they come back for leftovers,” Connie said.

Another Thanksgiving tradition starts earlier in the day when David, the oldest of Hal and Connie’s, children comes over to grill a sausage hors d’oeuvre that everyone enjoys. David’s wife, Pam, said it’s an Averitt favorite.

“This is also a time when it’s just he and his mom, and they can have some time together,” she said.

In days gone by, as younger grandchildren of Connie and Hal, the kids would sometimes create handmade costumes from paper bags and other crafty articles and put on a play of the first Thanksgiving. Now, the kids, ranging in ages from 13 to 27, mostly find some sport to play in the backyard, usually something that involves a football or basketball.

When the Averitt clan gathers again this year, most will have very little distance to travel.

“Even though we all live right here in Statesboro,” Mimi said, “there’s only a handful of times, because of everyone’s busy schedules, that we can all gather together, and Thanksgiving is one of those times.”

As the youngest Averitt sibling, Mimi brings to the celebration Ken Potter, her husband of 20 years, and their children: Hannah, 16, and Brittney, 13. Both girls attend Bulloch Academy, where Mimi works, and Ken works with Timber Products. Their family attends First Baptist Church.

Middle child Beth adds to the celebra-

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Give Thanks with the Perfect Pumpkin Cheesecake

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n aroma of spices fills the air in the month of November, a time of year to give thanks for all our many blessings. This Pumpkin Cheesecake is the perfect dessert to enjoy with your family and friends while sharing a Thanksgiving meal together. With a graham cracker crust and pumpkin cream cheese filling blended with cinnamon and cloves, it is the ultimate comfort food that will leave everyone at the dinner table feeling grateful!

Azure Rountree Fun, Delicious and Festive

½ cup sour cream 2 9-inch graham cracker pie crusts 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed Heat the oven to 350 F. In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese while slowly adding the sugar. Beat in the pumpkin, then the eggs, followed by the cinnamon, cloves and vanilla extract. Beat in the flour, then the sour cream. Pour the mixture into both pie crusts.

Bake cheesecakes in the preheated oven on the third rack for 40 to 45 minutes. Center should be set. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely, then place in the fridge for several hours to chill.

To serve, cut cheesecake into wedges and top each slice with whipped topping.

This recipe makes 2 cheesecakes.

If you have a small family, serve 1 cheesecake and freeze the other for later use.

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Author Talk: Professor Matt Jennings, “Picturing Ocmulgee” Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) 6 p.m.

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leading up to Cyber Monday, make a list of what you want and, if possible, which retailers will have the best deals on those items. (Retailers may or may not advertise their Cyber Monday deals in advance.) Some retailers only offer Cyber Monday deals during a relatively small window of time, so you don't want to waste time comparing prices with other retailers and risk missing out on a great deal. Make sure such legwork is completed before the arrival of Cyber Monday. Knowing what you want also increases the likelihood that you will get what you want on Cyber Monday, which may enable you to take

advantage of free shipping deals that won't be available later in the season.

• Buy smart. When shopping on Cyber Monday, it's easy to be overwhelmed by sticker prices. But even the most heavily discounted items may be subject to substantial fees, negating the savings and, in certain instances, costing you more money than if you were to simply buy the item in store.

Before making any purchases on Cyber Monday, determine the shipping and handling fees and any other additional costs that may offset the deal you think you're getting. If a deal is simply too tempting to resist, see if there is an in-store pickup option to save you the cost of shipping and handling.

• Know the rules. Just because you won't be waiting in line outside a store in the middle of the night on Black Friday does not necessarily mean you won't have to get up early to take full advantage of Cyber Monday deals. In the course of doing your Cyber Monday homework, you may find certain items that you simply must have. When you find these deals, read

the fine print so you know the rules regarding each one. Some may say "while supplies last" or "limited supply."

In such instances, determine when the sale starts, and be ready to click the moment the item goes on sale.

• Resist temptation. Cyber Monday deals are often hard to resist, but holiday shoppers should stay disciplined and buy only those gifts they need and not heavily discounted items they are unlikely to use. Buying items you don't need can stretch your holiday budget and distract you from the shopping you need to do.

• Stack 'em up. Stacking is a term used to describe the use of multiple coupons or discount codes on a single purchase. Many retailers do not allow customers to stack discounts, but some do. Take advantage of those that do.

Cyber Monday has grown in popularity as more and more consumers do their holiday shopping online. But shoppers can save even more money if they employ a few saving strategies this Cyber Monday.

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hile Black Friday, the day when many retailers drastically reduce their prices in recognition of the first official day of the holiday shopping season, remains wildly popular among holiday shoppers, in recent years, the day after Thanksgiving has gotten some competition in the way of Cyber Monday.

Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving when many retailers, particularly those that are online-only, offer heavy discounts via their websites.

Instead of Black Friday traditions like waiting outside stores in the wee hours of the morning, holiday shoppers who can wait until Cyber Monday to start buying gifts can do so from the comfort of their homes or offices.

Many Cyber Monday discounts are already set in stone. But savvy shoppers can employ a few additional strategies to make sure they're saving as much money as possible.

• Be ready to buy. In the days

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