MOMents Magazine October 2015

October 2015 Go Girl: Trish Tootle Get Spooky Downtown Recipes & More!

‘It Slams the Brakes on Life’

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Trish Tootle, our Senior VP, has a great head for business. And charity. And family.

And faith. And community.

No wonder she’s won tons of awards, both for service and leadership. Even more notably, she’s won thousands of hearts: including ours.

You’ll find Trish most days at our main branch downtown Statesboro. Where she inspires us daily to use our heads and our hearts.

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With as much hot weather as we Southerners have to deal with, the crisp air of fall that’s blown in with October is a welcome relief. The idea of pulling out last year’s coats and sweaters makes me feel all cozy, and when it’s finally cold enough to wear one, it’s like hugging a long-lost friend.

This month is packed full of autumn goodness, with the annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair, Halloween festivities, pumpkin-carving, hayrides and college football. But October is also a time to raise awareness about certain types of loss and disease while supporting and honoring those who have been affected by them.

As National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, October is a time to recognize the loss and grief experienced by parents who have endured a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or death of a Linsay and her husband, Matthew baby. On Oct. 15, people around the world will light a candle in remembrance of those babies and their families. Dr. Hecht shares more in his column on page 7.

October is also National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is meant to bring to light a disease with which all three of our featured moms have been diagnosed. While Jill Johns, Lori Mallard and Gretchen Newton are at different stages in their journeys with breast cancer, they all have one thing in common: a determination to fight the disease. Turn to page 12 to read more about their stories and the important advice they offer all women in light of their experiences.

While I’m looking forward to enjoying the first signs of autumn this month, I’m also committed to remembering those touched by tragedy, grief, illness and loss and honoring their strength, courage, faith and grit. I hope you’ll join me.

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Go Girl..........................................5 Averitt Center................................6 Women's Health............................7 Healthy Home ..............................9 Perfect Horror Movies.................10 Bulloch County Schools..............11 Feature.................................. 12–13 Halloween Brownie Trifle.............14 The Art of Lawncare....................15 Calendar................................ 16–17 Parks and Recreation..................18 Fall Energy Savings.....................19 Halloween Facts..........................21 Dancing with the Stars................22 Pumpkins....................................23 Walk to End Alzheimer's..............24 Outdoor Fun................................26 Farmers Market...........................27 Kids Activity Page.......................29 Games........................................30 Coupons.....................................31

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By Brittani Howell me growing up that you put God first and family second and everything else falls into place, and I find that to be true.”

A look at Trish’s thoroughly packedout calendar reveals that every organization to which she commits has some sort of service element. She recently was recruited to the board of the Statesboro Police Foundation, an organization to support and thank local law enforcement officers. As newly elected president of the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro, she is excited to lead the organization that brought her so much joy as a child through events including the fair and that continues to provide the annual fair and rodeo for others to enjoy. Of the profits generated by those two yearly attractions, she said, “Every dime we (the Kiwanis) net … goes back into this community, and we support so many, many organizations from those dollars.”

Even her choice of workplace reflects her service-minded focus: She believes in local banking, serving the community based on its specific financial needs rather than having to satisfy orders distributed by a larger corporate entity. During her 28 years with Farmers and Merchants Bank, Trish has been everything from teller to loan secretary to vice president.

“I’ve heard people say, ‘If I can get out of the rat race, I can serve God,’ ” she said. “But I think in the rat race is the best place in the world to serve God.” In almost every organization with which she is involved, Trish rises to become a leader as a chairperson or board member, but that does not stop her from being an individual volunteer as well. She has served on the executive board for Ogeechee Area Hospice for many years, even holding the office of president, but she has been a hospice volunteer for well over a decade.

For Trish, volunteering in hospice

care was a special form of service she shared with her late husband, David, who latched on to the cause as his own way of giving back to the community. To support him in his volunteering, as David had so often done for her, Trish would accompany him when her husband went to visit patients, many of whom had no family left or were estranged from their families at the end of their lives.

“Up until that point in my life, I never realized people die alone,” Trish said.

“I never realized people suffer alone.”

She and David served together until 2010, when David was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma. He was told he had six months to live; he was only given three weeks. But while David’s swift decline was tragic, Trish described their last weeks together as “glorious.” And when David had to enter hospice care himself, the hospice workers with whom he had volunteered came to serve at his bedside.

David Tootle’s name can be found among those of other loved ones on the new Eagle Nation on Parade statue, Our Eagle of Hope, erected outside East Georgia Regional Medical

Center with the help of the American Cancer Society.

Not long after David’s death, Trish went right back to volunteering.

“That was his heart. It was my heart,” she said.

Between her duties at the bank and the many leadership positions she occupies in town, Trish rarely has a moment to herself, but even her free time is filled up with service.

She said she “feels called” to teach children about God, which she does as a Sunday school teacher and the Vacation Bible School director at Emit Baptist Church. She maintains relationships with many of the people who came through her Sunday school class as children; some of them work at the bank with her, and others have come to her for help planning their weddings — something she enjoys doing for fun.

She also likes gardening, spending time with her family and driving through the country with the car windows rolled down. Mostly, though, she gets her greatest enjoyment out of serving.

“I love to give,” she said. “I guess that’s my fun thing.”

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he walls of Trish Tootle’s office are decorated with awards and tokens of recognition from nonprofit organizations across Bulloch County. The senior vice president of Farmers and Merchants Bank has plaques from the American Diabetes Association, the Special Olympics, the Bulloch chapter of Habitat for Humanity, the Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce and the Hearts and Hands Clinic. She has a plaque and a glass trophy for winning the Deen Day Smith Service to Mankind Award in 2003 and a Statesboro Herald clipping announcing her as the 2013 Humanitarian of the Year.

Balancing the awards commemorating her years of service on various boards and committees are thank-you gifts of the more personal persuasion. The back of her office door bears several handmade posters, signed by children in classrooms throughout the community. Tucked behind a line of family photographs is a framed essay titled “Someone I Admire,” which Trish’s niece wrote about her.

And on a small shelf directly across from Trish’s desk, right where she can see it whenever she looks up, there sits a framed photograph of Trish’s late grandmother.

“You know, the story is that Jesus never got 30 miles from home, but he impacted the world,” Trish said. “My Grannie never got far from home, but she impacted the world through all of us.”

As family matriarch, Trish’s grandmother instilled within her children and grandchildren a love of service grounded in the Christian faith.

That teaching became the bedrock principle of Trish’s life.

“I’ve always had a great love for people,” Trish said. “My family taught

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DRESS UP ANY GAMEDAY OUTFIT

This fall, dress up any gameday outfit with cute jewelry and accessories that are sure to turn heads while showing your school spirit.

Jewelry has become a big part of college football season. Not only are clothing designers branching out to include team colors in cute, classy styles, but jewelry makers have jumped on the bandwagon as well. Now, southern belles at Georgia can tailgate in red and black crystal earrings and the ladies of Southern can coordinate blue and yellow bangle bracelets with their fashionable gameday outfits.

Who doesn’t like to cheer on their favorite teams, while still looking feminine and fashionable? Check out these fall jewelry trends that are sure to make you the envy of all your rivals!

Statement costume jewelry has become extremely popular in the past few years, so it makes sense that this trend has extended to gameday fashion.

Everything from bracelets to necklaces are now available so you can look gameday chic anytime. For instance, you can now mix and match stackable bracelets with colors like GSU Blue and Gold, or UGA Red and Black.

And if you’re looking for one of a kind jewelry come in and make your own FAN-tastic necklace or bracelet. Choose just the right beads in your teams colors and put together a truly unforgettable ensemble to wear on game day!

Another popular event that falls smack dab in the center of football season is Halloween. This October spice up your costume with the perfect jewelry!

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he Averitt Center for the Arts loves Halloween! Think about it: Costumes, face paint, pretending to be someone else — it’s like a big theatrical production that everyone can be a part of.

Add to that a downtown full of “haunted” buildings, and you have a perfect Halloween.

“Halloween is always a great holiday for us at the Averitt; it allows us to be even more creative in our already very creative jobs,” said Tim Chapman, executive director of the Averitt Center for the Arts.

“We encourage the public to come out and enjoy all we have to offer.”

We know October gets busy, so get your calendar out now and plan ahead, because the Averitt Center has a month packed with Halloween-themed events.

This year, the Averitt Center will present its first Edgar Allen Poe series, beginning with an exhibition of the work of Larry Vienneau from his “Raven” series. Then, on Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Whitaker Black Box Theater, Harry Hughes will take the stage in “Speak Like Poe.” Hughes delivers a frightening and outstanding reading of Poe’s work that you won’t want to miss. Last but not least, rap artist MC Lars will “Flow Like Poe” for students during school matinee performances. This program is so popular, we’ve added a second day to its run!

The Statesboro Youth Theater, under the direction of Mical Whitaker, will be live onstage Oct. 9–10 in a presentation of “Aesop’s Fables” at the Whitaker Black Box Theater. The play will feature the animals of Aesop’s stories, brought to life with elaborate masks, who overcome trials and tribulations to teach heartening life lessons.

Halloween is also the perfect time for a time warp with the eighth annual “Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE!” This wild evening has become a highlight of the Averitt’s Halloween season. First-timers are more than welcome, and everyone is invited to come dressed in their favorite costumes and join in the fun. However, this show is for mature audiences only.

No one younger than 18 will be permitted unless accompanied by an adult; we recommend leaving the kids at home for this one. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27–28; the pre-show starts at 8

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p.m., and the show begins at 8:30 p.m.

The most “Halloweeny” event of all is our Ghost Tours by Lantern Light, set for Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. This year, come hear more historical and crazy stories of unusual happenings in downtown Statesboro. Get your group together, and don’t be frightened if some ghosts try to reconnect with the living during this fun-filled walking tour. This event sells out every year, so get your tickets early.

Although the “Thriller” dance is at the very end of the month, rehearsals start at the beginning. You don’t have to be a dancer to participate, just ready to have fun; after all, how well can a zombie really dance? Practice sessions are held at the Whitaker Black Box Theater every Thursday in October from 7–8 p.m., and they’re free and open to all ages — from toddlers to seniors. The theater is located in the new Center for Performing Arts at 41 E. Main St. The main performance will be Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. on East Main Street as part of the annual Scare on the Square event.

For more information about these or any of our programs and events, call (912) 212-2787 or visit www. averittcenterforthearts.org.

Honoring Those Who Have Lost a Baby

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goal should be to support.

Please be sensitive to those who have suffered such loss; it is a lifelong process to grieve and live with their loss. Together, let's bring some attention to this important topic.

Dr. Maximilian Hecht moved to the area in June 2014 and currently works as a physician at Ogeechee OB/GYN.

Is there a women’s health topic you would like Dr. Hecht to address? We’re all ears! Send your questions and suggestions to lrudd@statesboroherald.com.

It is easy for motorists to take their tires for granted when everything is working correctly. Wheels and suspension systems bear the weight of cars and trucks and must bear the brunt of rough roads, pot holes and any additional obstacles, so some wear and tear is to be expected.

Many drivers know to monitor their tire pressure, but it’s also important to check for worn treads and inspect tires for punctures or damage. Proper tire alignment and balance also is essential for a comfortable and smooth ride.

BALANCE Balancing tires involves equalizing the weight of the combined tire and wheel assembly so that each tire spins smoothly on the road. Tires are mounted on the wheel assembly, and the chances of this assembly having precise weight distribution is nearly impossible without a little help. According to Discount Tire, the slightest imbalance in the tires, even as little as half an ounce, can be felt by drivers. Unequal mass can make tires wobble, causing noticeable vibrations.

Mechanics will test tire balance by putting it on a balancing machine. The machine will spin the tire and determine the tire’s heaviest point. Counteracting weights will be placed on the tire hubs to create a more uniform balance of weight. Lead weights are often used, but some are being phased out for other metals, such as zinc, because of the medical and environmental implications of lead.

Tires that are not balanced will not only cause vibration, they also can lead to uneven wear.

ALIGNMENT Tire alignment is another way to reduce wear on tires and help avoid steering and “pulling” problems. Bridgestone Tires defines tire alignment as an adjustment of the vehicle’s suspension, or the system that connects a vehicle to its wheels.

When tires are not properly aligned, drivers may notice uneven tread wear.

Misaligned tires also may cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right. Drivers who notice their steering wheel is off-center or vibrating when they are driving may need to adjust their tires’ alignment.

Camber, or the inward or outward angle of the tire when viewed from the front of the vehicle, will be adjusted. In addition, “toe,” or the extent to which the tires turn inward or outward when viewed from above, will be adjusted. Caster angle also helps balance steering, stability and cornering. Caster is the angle of your steering axis when viewed from the side of your vehicle.

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ctober is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Oct. 15 is the official Remembrance Day, when a candle-lighting ceremony is planned at 7 p.m. across all time zones.

It's a sad topic but one that deserves attention and awareness.

Many women and families grieve in silence and may feel alone in their struggles. Unfortunately, it's more common than you may think: Approximately 1 in 6 pregnancies ends in miscarriage or stillbirth.

This can be a time for further education, both for those who have been directly affected and for those who may not have experienced this kind of loss. It also provides an opportunity to discuss available resources, including healthcare.

However, this month is about more than that. In my opinion, it is about acknowledging the loss and being supportive.

Still, healthcare education and access should be mentioned.

Resources can include patientspecific evaluations and occasionally screenings for and treatment of depression. Many women affected with pregnancy loss have already gone through extensive evaluations and treatments — and, unfortunately, the associated stress of the process.

There are many online resources, including support groups and educational materials. One website I encourage you to consider visiting is www.october15th.com.

I sometimes encounter affected patients who are more educated on these topics than most doctors.

Although occasionally medical interventions are available for some patients, this is limited to specific conditions. Often, there is nothing medically that can be “fixed,” and our

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in the past has been toned down, the current method still releases some dioxin, which has been known to cause cancer in lab rats.

• Feminine products that contain odor neutralizers or other artificial or “natural” fragrances are more likely to be laced with a string of artificial (synthetic) colors and odors.

• The adhesive used for securing pads in place often contains things like polyethylene, polypropylene and propylene glycol, all of which are contaminants that have been traced back to hormone disruption and infertility, among other things.

Unfortunately, these ingredients are also commonly used in shampoos, lotions, conditioners and other skin care products.

Even after a hysterectomy, I still had endometriosis or endometrial tissue growth, though I no longer had any internal organs that mass produced estrogen, and I was not receiving hormone replacement therapy. In fact, I was exposing myself to estrogen and other hormone disruptors via the environment, not only through the feminine products I had been using for decades but also personal and skin care products, cans, plastics and even receipts.

How much longer are we going to tolerate the earlier onset of puberty in our daughters? How much longer are we going to tolerate diseases like the one that robbed me of my fertility at a young age and that continue to affect even younger women? Hormonal

diseases are now manifesting themselves in girls as young as 12 years old.

With this column, I want to open readers’ eyes to things I have learned, either the hard way or through research over the years.

Let’s not be naïve and think that regulatory commissions have our best interest at heart. Natural, toxic-free and chemical-free products are always best, and if you look for them, you will find them; you just have to make an effort or have someone with the know-how to help guide you.

I know that we cannot avoid all chemicals and harmful ingredients, but if you start educating yourself just a little and eliminating those

you can control — through the things you bring into your home — it will make a world of difference for you and your family.

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am a vigilant label reader and have been since I first began to uncover the toxic additives that make seemingly healthy food actually junk food. The same is true of the supplements I take and the cosmetic products I use. I’ve learned to look for dangerous chemicals disguised as harmless-sounding words like “fragrance” and “made with natural ingredients.”

A great deal of medical issues over the years has left me barren. There is nothing where my uterus and ovaries used to be, which has led me to become such a major advocate for toxicfree living. Hormone disruptors damaged my body and caused me to undergo five endoscopies to remove excessive endometrial tissue growing in my abdominal cavity, followed by a hysterectomy that was supposed to end the issues. It didn’t, however, and I ended up having yet another endoscopy to remove more tissue.

This left both me and my OB/GYN dumbfounded. Why would my body continue to feed a disease when the very organs that produced the hormone which fueled that disease had been removed?

It was many years before I discovered a possible answer: the use of feminine hygiene products.

• Manufacturers of conventional tampons and sanitary pads aren’t required to fully disclose their products’ ingredients. Some research has found that feminine products made with certain synthetic (manmade) fibers and non-organic cotton (commonly treated with chemicals including pesticides) may create a favorable environment for bacterial growth, possibly leading to Toxic Shock Syndrome, or TSS. • Sanitary pads and tampons are often bleached with chlorine dioxide. Though the process used

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These Highest-Grossing Horror Films Are Perfect for Halloween

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re you a scary-movie buff? Do you relish in the building music and the jump-out-of-your-seat moments that unleash from you a primal scream? If so, you’re not alone. People like you have made the horror genre one of the most popular — and no month of the year celebrates that genre more than October, when movie theaters, television stations and viewers count down to Halloween with flick after flick featuring gore, suspense and pure horror.

Many horror movies were inspired by classic literature, including works from Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker and Gaston Leroux. They often incorporate mystery, suspense, supernatural elements and fantasy in addition to themes that play on viewers’ fears, including evil creatures, witches, zombies and serial killers.

Horror fans can trace scary movies’ origins back to the late 19th century. Some credit silent film pioneer George Méliès with creating the first horror movie, “Le Manoir du Diable (The Haunted Castle),” in 1896 France. Japanese filmmakers also were instrumental in popularizing the horror genre.

Popular literary characters, from Dracula and Dr. Frankenstein’s monster to Mr. Hyde and Quasimodo, have appeared in scary movies. Many have focused on the end of the world and the occult. Psychological horror movies also have proven quite popular with audiences, as have slasher movies, which became quite popular in the 1980s and 1990s.

Some horror movies have had more box office success than others, and the following are some of the more notable ones that put a scare in viewers and some

dollars in their producers’ pockets (figures courtesy of the Internet Movie Database): • “World War Z” ($202 million): A zombie pandemic is set to cripple the world, and one man races against time to stop it.

• “What Lies Beneath” ($155 million): A woman believes her Vermont home is haunted by a ghost.

• “Gremlins” ($148 million): This tale of pets that boast some unusual qualities became a cultural phenomenon in the 1980s.

• “The Blair Witch Project” ($141 million): When three film students disappear after investigating the legend of the Blair Witch, their documented footage sheds light on their fate.

• “The Silence of the Lambs” ($131 million): Few filmgoers can forget Anthony Hopkins’ Oscar-winning turn as Hannibal “The Cannibal” Lecter, who works in conjunction with naive FBI cadet Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) to catch a vicious killer on the loose.

• “The Ring” ($129 million): This film is a remake of a classic Japanese ghost story and made many viewers want to avoid their televisions after watching it.

Get Spooky Downtown!

The Averitt Center knows how to celebrate Halloween! We have events going on all through October and we want you to join our party.

Dress as a zombie and dance your way down Main Street in the Thriller dance during Scare on the Square. Take part in the Edgar Allen Poe Series.

Experience the time warp in our 8th annual LIVE Rocky Horror Picture Show (adults only) or take the whole family on a ghost tour!

Harry Hughes in Speak Like Poe Special Event October 3 | 7:30 p.m.

Aesop’s Fables Statesboro Youth Theater October 9 – 10 | 7:00 p.m.

Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE!* October 27 & 28 | 7:30 p.m.

*Show for mature audiences only.

Ghost Tours by Lantern Light October 30 | 7:00 p.m.

Thriller Dance at Scare on the Square

October 31 | Dance at 8:30 p.m. (event starts at 4:30 p.m.)

Check online for FREE rehearsal information

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What are the horrors of Halloween? Many might say encountering a gruesome ghoul or a blood-sucking vampire is the most horrific part of Halloween. However, an allergic Serving Bulloch Country through 15 public school campuses reaction can be just as scary as ghosts and goblins come Halloween. www.bulloch.k12.ga.us The candy a child eats, the makeup kids use as part of their costumes or even the costume itself can cause an allergic reaction. Parents and kids need to be careful and exercise their due diligence to avoid possible allergens.

Makeup According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Halloween makeup can trigger an allergic reaction or symptoms of asthma. Inexpensive makeup may contain preservatives that can cause a rash and swelling of the skin. Formaldehyde and admission. ulloch County Schools’ is a very common preservative used in many of these products, but some products Participating school systems must mission is to help prepare labeled “formaldehyde-free” can still cause allergic reactions. Certain makeup is not identify local corporate sponsors to students for success advisable to use around the mouth or eyes, so be certain to check all packaging for any continue the program. The Bulloch County and enhance community warnings. High-quality theater makeup may be a better option than the cheap crayon Foundation for Public Education currently value. Part of that success sticks sold at costume stores. In any event, always test makeup on a small area of the donates $7,500 ($1,500 per student) to is helping students and help fund the $10,000 base scholarships. their families connect to state programs skin well in advance of Halloween. If a rash or any abnormality occurs, do not use the The foundation is seeking additional that can help remove financial barriers to makeup. corporate donors to continue the program. college. If you are the parent of a middle or Costumes All funds raised (100 percent) for REACH high school student and would like more Costumes can induce an allergic reaction as well. If costumes are older and packed Georgia locally will go to future recipients. information about these programs, visit the away in a basement or attic, trapped dust and dust mites can make it difficult for those More than 63 colleges and universities in College & Career section of our website, or Georgia have agreed to double-match, and with allergies or asthma to breathe. Accessories used for many common Halloween contact your school’s guidance counselors. some to triple-match, these scholarships. costumes also may cause reactions. Crowns, magic wands and faux jewelry that uses Each of Bulloch’s 15 scholars now has REACH Georgia Scholarship metals like nickel may cause rashes and irritation. Beware of nickel and cobalt, which up to $20,000 available to them to attend REACH Georgia is a needs-based can trigger allergic reactions. college. This investment is made possible mentoring and scholarship program Decorations

by REACH Georgia, the Bulloch County designed to ensure that the state’s Those who want to create a spooky environment at their Halloween parties should be Foundation for Public Education and local academically promising students have the post-secondary partners including Georgia advised that fog machines can trigger asthma attacks in some people. It’s best to check academic, social and financial support Southern University, East Georgia College needed to graduate from high school and with party attendants before firing up the fog machine. and Ogeechee Technical College, who complete college. Students are selected Edible treats have agreed to double-match each of the in the eighth grade. The Georgia Student Food allergies abound in children and adults. Many commercially produced candy and original $10,000 scholarships.

Finance Corporation holds the scholarships chocolate bars are manufactured in factories that also process peanuts and other tree for scholars until they graduate from high Move On When Ready school. nuts, so exercise caution with treats. Baked goods may contain wheat, gluten, eggs, Georgia’s new dual enrollment program, To be eligible to apply for REACH soy, and any number of other food allergens. It’s wise to have a variety of inedible treats Move On When Ready, makes it easier for Georgia, students must meet the following available for trick-or-treaters or party-goers, including stickers, pencils and small toys. students to enroll in college courses for free requirements: 1) currently be in the eighth Halloween should be an enjoyable day for the young and the young at heart. This while they are still in high school. MOWR grade at a participating, eligible Georgia beloved holiday can be made safer by avoiding common allergy triggers. removes some of the financial barriers that middle school; 2) demonstrate financial

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once prevented students from participating in a dual enrollment programs.

All tuition costs, mandatory fees and books are covered by the state and post-secondary institutions. Parents are only responsible for any possible course materials. Depending on each student’s individual graduation plan, a student can earn college credits at no cost or earn an associate’s degree, technical diploma or technical certificate from a local college or university by the time he or she graduates from high school. To learn more, speak with your child’s counselor, or visit www.bulloch. k12.ga.us/MOWR. HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship provide money to assist students with their college education based on academic performance. For more information about requirements, visit www.gacollege411.org.

The Bulloch County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, physical handicap, religion or age in employment practices or in admission to or participation in any education programs or activities.

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need; 3) have legal status in the U.S. (U.S. citizen or legal resident); 4) have and agree to maintain above-average attendance and behavior records; 5) have grade reports reflecting minimum grades of 75 or better in each core course (2.5 GPA); 6) have and agree to maintain a crime-free and drugfree record; and 7) have the support of a parent, legal guardian or other committed adult.

Bulloch County Schools notifies eligible students and their parents and asks them to apply. A local committee of community leaders and educators reviews the applications and selects 10 finalists. The committee then conducts face-to-face interviews with the finalists and selects five winners.

The school system now has 15 REACH Georgia scholars. Each one receives mentoring and coaching through middle and high school, as well as opportunities to participate in various programs that will assist them in college selection

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‘It Slams the Brakes on Life’

Local women face breast cancer with courage, determination

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he sentence no one wants to hear: “You have breast cancer.” The very words bring out an immediate range of emotions, but common to many women receiving the diagnosis is the determination to fight the disease.

Jill Johns had her first ever mammogram in April — and she had considered not scheduling one at all.

Not only had she experienced a clean bill of health until that time, but she knew no one in her family with breast cancer, and she’d tested negative for the BRCA gene, a test that shows the propensity

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Yet she thought perhaps she should go get one, just to have a baseline for later.

She was told, “Maybe you should come back for more testing.” Then, “Maybe we found something.” Then it was no longer maybe. On May 8, she received the diagnosis.

“At first, I thought they had the wrong chart,” Jill said. “I told them I don’t have time for cancer, not with a business, four kids, a dog, a husband, friends, volunteering.”

Jill is married to Ken Johns, a manager at Gulf Stream, and the mother

of sixth-grader Zoe Pantin and ninthgrader Zach Pantin and stepmother of fifth-grader Mason Johns and 12thgrader Braxton Johns. She owns a magazine distributed in the Savannah area, is a business advisor at Georgia Southern University’s City Campus, teaches in the English Language Program at GSU and teaches leadership at Ogeechee Tech.

“It slams the brakes on life, and you have to take good care of yourself,” she said of the cancer.

Jill quickly went into research mode once she came to terms with the diagnosis.

“I wanted the best procedure, best doctors, best location,” she said.

Just two months later, she had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. Doctors were able to remove all cancerous cells, with clean margins, and Jill faced no chemotherapy or radiation.

She says she appreciated the support she received from many during the early stages of her illness.

“My husband became the best nurse in Statesboro. He was kind and attentive,” she said. “My parents stayed with me for two weeks post-op. My children were helpful. My friends and

Jill Johns and family

Lori indeed understood, from a variety of angles.

“I’m the daughter of a retired United Methodist minister that had breast cancer twice,” said Lori, speaking about her mom. “She was a strong woman through it all, continuing to work and minister to others.”

Lori and her sisters were their mom’s primary caregivers through each surgery, months of recovery and rounds of chemo and physical therapy.

“I knew what it was like to be the daughter and the caregiver, but not the patient,” Lori added. “However, it taught me to be diligent about mammograms and breast checks for years.”

Unfortunately for Lori, her cancer was missed on a mammogram in the fall of 2013. Additionally, Lori endured lost medical files, conflicting radiology reports and differing lab results.

“I just kept falling through the medical bureaucracy — like Alice in Wonderland down the proverbial rabbit hole,” she said.

Lori said she was calm when she was first diagnosed; in fact, with her history, she somewhat expected it at some point. But with the confusion about her results, she panicked a little about “where to go and what to believe and how to make sense of it all.”

“Again, I knew how to be the caregiver, not the patient,” she said.

It was determined that surgery was Lori’s best immediate option, and that surgery took place in the spring of 2014.

Lori follows up with mammograms every six months and will take medication once a day for eight more years.

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Lori Mallard and family Just like Jill, Lori received stellar support and encouragement from her family.

“My husband, Patrick, and twin teenagers, Lif and Plez, were so supportive — from lab tests to biopsies to diagnosis to surgery to recovery to picking out new clothes for a better fit with my new shape — with their love and TLC for me each step of the way.

“Our faith has been strengthened, as both Patrick and myself have had cancer diagnoses in recent years, but we are both living today as proud parents of our kids, working full time, active in our community and enjoying hobbies we thought we would have to give up,” she said.

At 34, Gretchen Newton was initially diagnosed with ductal carcinoma, a cancer that starts in a milk duct of the breast, in 2011.

“Coming from a family with a strong history of breast cancer, I made peace with the inevitable early on in life.

However, all of my family members that had cancer had post-menopausal occurrences, so I was not expecting it when I was so young,” Gretchen said.

“My initial reaction to my first diagnosis was relief that it had been discovered so early. Having small children at the time, I knew I had to do whatever was necessary in order to survive.”

That diagnosis came after a routine mammogram, and surgeries followed.

Then, in June, she detected a lump in her breast.

“The second diagnosis … came as a shock. Frankly, I struggled with anger at first, but the constant support of my husband and my family has enabled

me to regain a hopeful outlook for the future,” she said.

Gretchen is married to Shaw, and they have two sons: 10-year-old Avery and 7-year-old Matthew.

“Moreover, my belief in the faithfulness of my Savior, Jesus Christ, has been the sustaining force in my life since I was a young child and will continue to be. …

His constant love is close to me at all times,” she said.

Gretchen is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation and is taking medications to battle the cancer a second time.

All three women offer advice from their experiences — namely, get screened early. Lori points out that women shouldn’t wait until 40 to get their first mammograms.

“If your insurance doesn’t cover your initial mammograms, look for grants or programs that offer free or reduced-cost mammography. It is worth it — cancer knows no age,” she said.

Seek second and third opinions, and research to choose the best treatment options for your individual situation. Surround yourself with positive influences and sincere friends — and accept their help.

“It may sound silly,” Jill said, “but a cheery disposition, a positive outlook, is so important. Use it as a catalyst to propel you forward.”

On the other side of the diagnosis, Lori encourages survivors to be available to others, to continue to be vigilant with follow-up care, to find balance in their lives and, most importantly, to celebrate every survivor anniversary.

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other survivors were a lifeline. The Statesboro-Bulloch County Breast Cancer Foundation helped also.”

Now, Jill wants to give back to those who helped her along the way.

“I want to be a support to others.

I want people to learn from my experience,” she said. “I want to know that I had cancer for a reason.”

Jill and another breast cancer survivor found a unique way to help by sponsoring a survivors’ retreat Oct. 16–18, called “Survive, Then Thrive.”

“I found that for many, postcancer poses existential thoughts and questions, resources have dried up, support is not as active as during initial diagnosis and treatments,” Jill said.

“The retreat is designed to help women in the next phase of survivorship.”

The inaugural event will be held on Jekyll Island. Information about attending and opportunities for donating and corporate sponsorship can be found on the retreat’s Facebook page.

Jill encourages those going through the breast cancer journey to get support through all available resources, especially other women — something she has found in her friend Lori Mallard.

Jill and Lori have known each other for years, having met through their sons, who are the same age.

“When Lori found out I had breast cancer, she became a mentor to me,” Jill said. “She shared information and tips with me, and it was very comforting to have her near me. I am grateful to have had someone who could help and guide me. She understood everything I was going through.”

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Spooky and Scrumptious

Halloween Brownie Trifle

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he sights and sounds of October make me think of fairs, festivals, hayrides and decadent desserts. This Halloween Brownie Trifle is the perfect treat for your ghosts and goblins. With beautiful layers of crumbled brownie, vanilla pudding, whipped topping and festive candy, this dessert is a spooky delight!

Halloween Brownie Trifle • 18-ounce box fudge brownie mix • Water, eggs and vegetable oil for brownie mix • Black food coloring • 5-ounce box vanilla instant pudding and pie filling • 3 cups cold milk • Orange food coloring • 16-ounce container frozen whipped topping (thawed) • 6 regular-size Heath candy bars (crushed) • Candy corn • Non-stick cooking spray

Spray a 9-by-13-inch pan with cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for the brownie mix, along with the desired amount of black food coloring. Beat with an electric mixer until completely incorporated, then pour into the prepared pan and bake according to package directions. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

In a separate bowl, combine vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix, milk and orange food coloring. Whisk for 2 minutes, then let sit for 5 minutes to set. Stir 1 cup of the whipped topping into the pudding mixture, then set aside.

Crush Heath bars into small pieces and set aside.

Crumble half of the baked brownies into the bottom of a trifle dish. Add a few pieces of candy corn around the outside of the brownie for color. Top with layers of half of each of the orange vanilla pudding mixture, the leftover whipped topping and the crushed Heath bars. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.

For the topping, add candy corn along with the remaining crushed Heath bars.

Place in the fridge for a few hours to chill, then serve.

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again next year!

Next, make sure to wait until warm-season plants have entered into their dormant stage before digging them up. You can usually tell when dormancy is present, because the plants will have stopped blooming and the leaves will begin to drop away or turn colors. Foliage plants or cold-hardy bloomers that thrive in the fall and winter may also be transplanted during the fall due to their resilient ability to thrive in

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cold temperatures.

Trim away all dead leaves, diseased limbs or spent blooms as necessary, depending on the type and cultivar of your plants. This sends the energy and nutrients back down to the roots, making the entire structure stronger, healthier and more likely to take hold in its new location.

After transplanting them to their new homes, you may want to consider adding some type of insulating ground cover around the bases of the newly moved plants to help retain some warmth as the temperatures drop. This, in addition to watering correctly, will help ensure that new growth and blooms will be sent out as soon as warm weather comes around in the spring.

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all is the perfect time of year to switch things up a bit. Whether you are adding new plants, trees and flowers to your landscaping or you really just don’t like where you planted your peony bushes last year, cooler temperatures give you the right conditions to transplant pretty much anything. Here’s how to do it.

First, it’s important to make sure that the new locations you have selected for your plants are suitable for each variety that you want to relocate. Water availability, drainage, space requirements, sunlight and soil pH are all important components of a healthy, living plant, so consider those elements before committing to a particular area — so you won’t have to transplant

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Beginning/Intermediate Drawing Class Averitt Center for the Arts $90/tuition 6–7:30 p.m.

Coupon Club with Beatrice Dunbar Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) free 4 p.m.

Teen Game Night Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Activity Room) 5–7 p.m.

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Toddler Time Statesboro Regional Library (Children’s Activity Room) 10:30–11 a.m.

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Open to everyone 7–8 p.m.

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First Friday: 3rd Annual Ag Night Out

Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) All ages invited 4–5 p.m.

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Whitaker Black Box Theater $10/adults, $5/youth 7:30 p.m.

Harry Hughes in “Speak Like Poe”

Sea Island Bank parking lot 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Mainstreet Statesboro Farmers Market

“Aesop’s Fables” Whitaker Black Box Theater $10/adults, $5/youth 7 p.m.

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Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds $5 • 7–11 a.m.

Mainstreet Statesboro Farmers Market 5:30–8 p.m.

“Thriller” street dance Planetarium Public Evening: Sea Island Bank parking lot practice “Chasing the Ghost Particle” 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

For downtown performance on Oct. 31 “Aesop’s Fables” GSU Planetarium Whitaker Black Box Theater Whitaker Black Box Theater Free and open to the public Open to everyone $10/adults, $5/youth Every half-hour from 6–9:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

7–8 p.m.

Thursday Movie Matinee: “Hocus Pocus” Statesboro Regional Library Paint-N-Party!

Averitt Center for the Arts (Community Room) $35 2 p.m.

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6 p.m./survivors’ reception, 7 p.m./ concert

“Thriller” street dance Country for the Cause GreenFest 2015 practice concert ft. Jared Wade Courthouse lawn 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

For downtown performance on Oct. 31 Emma Kelly Theater Service League Attic Sale Whitaker Black Box Theater free

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Teen Craft Night Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Activity Room) 5–7 p.m.

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Teen Movie Night Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Activity Room) 5–6 p.m.

Homeschool Writing Club Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Computer Lab) 3:30–5 p.m.

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Teen Music Night Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Activity Room) 5–6 p.m.

“Rocky Horror Picture Beginning/Intermediate Show LIVE!” Emma Kelly Theater Drawing Class Averitt Center for the Arts For ages 18+ $90/tuition $5/advance, $8/door 6–7:30 p.m.

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Reading to Rover Statesboro Regional Library (Children’s Department) • 5–6 p.m.

Beginning/Intermediate Drawing Class Averitt Center for the Arts $90/tuition • 6–7:30 p.m.

Coupon Club with Beatrice Dunbar Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) free • 4 p.m.

Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Parade Downtown Statesboro • 5 p.m.

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Beginning/Intermediate Drawing Class Averitt Center for the Arts $90/tuition 6–7:30 p.m.

Book to Movie Club Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Activity Room) 4–6 p.m.

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Toddler Time Statesboro Regional Library (Children’s Activity Room) 10:30–11 a.m.

“Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE!” Emma Kelly Theater For ages 18+ $5/advance, $8/door 7:30 p.m.

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31 Mainstreet Statesboro Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

“Thriller” final street dance practice East Main Street downtown Open to everyone 2:30 p.m.

Scare on the Square Downtown Statesboro 4:30–8:30 p.m.

Mainstreet Statesboro Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

$5/general admission, $25/salon war stylist entry and T-shirt, $100/vendor booth • 6–8 p.m.

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True Blue 5K/10K Georgia Southern RAC Register at georgiasouthern.edu/cri 8 a.m.

52 Weeks of Giving Mainstreet Statesboro Statesboro Regional Library Farmers Market (Community Room) Sea Island Bank parking lot All ages invited 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

4–5 p.m.

Coming Home: An Evening Homecoming: GSU football with Tony Arata & Friends vs. New Mexico State GSU Performing Arts Center Paulson Stadium 7:30 p.m.

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Tresses & Dresses: Fighting Cancer with Fashion Proceeds benefit local breast cancer foundation Ogeechee Technical College (Occupational Studies Building)

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52 Weeks of Giving Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) All ages invited 4–5 p.m.

52 Weeks of “Thriller” street Giving dance practice Statesboro Regional Library For downtown performance on Oct. 31 (Community Room) Whitaker Black Box Theater All ages invited Open to everyone • 7–8 p.m.

GSU football vs. Texas State 4–5 p.m.

Trick or Treat at Mill Creek Paulson Stadium Mill Creek Park 7:30 p.m.

“Cooking for 2 at Home” 5–8 p.m. with cookbook author and Ghost Tours by Lantern Light Averitt Center/downtown Statesboro chef Warren Caterson Statesboro Regional Library $8/person free • 6–7:30 p.m.

7–8:30 p.m., 8:30–10 p.m.

Homesteading Workshop: Vermiculture Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) 6 p.m.

For downtown performance on Oct. 31 Whitaker Black Box Theater Open to everyone 7–8 p.m.

“Thriller” street dance practice

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For downtown performance on Oct. 31 Whitaker Black Box Theater Open to everyone 7–8 p.m.

“Thriller” street dance practice

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Toddler Time Statesboro Regional Library (Children’s Activity Room) 10:30–11 a.m.

Greek Street Trick-or-Treat GSU Greek Row (Olympic Boulevard) free 6 8 p.m.

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Toddler Time Statesboro Regional Library (Children’s Activity Room) 10:30–11 a.m.

Author Series: G. Ross Kelly, “What’s Your Favorite Song?”

Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Adult Lunch Out (ages 50+) Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. $6, plus cost of meal R&D’s Seafood, Steaks & More Sylvania, Ga. RAC Meeting Oct. 15, noon–1 p.m.

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Honey Bowen Building District Soccer Skills Challenge Oct. 25, 3 p.m.

Mill Creek Park Cheer Competition Oct. 26, 7 p.m.

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Adult Lunch Out (ages 50+) Oct. 29, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $8, plus cost of meal Crab Shack at Chimney Creek Tybee Island, Ga. AT&T Trick or Treat at Mill Creek Oct. 30, 5–8 p.m. free Mill Creek Park Parent & Tot Swim Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. $2/person (free for ages 2 and younger) Splash in the Boro

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Evening Line Dancing (ages 16+) Mondays/Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $5/class Honey Bowen Building

Silverliners Line Dancing Thursdays, 1:30–3 p.m.

Beginners’ lesson at 1 p.m. $2/session Honey Bowen Building

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Tips to Maximize Fall and Winter Energy Savings

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all and winter can be tough on your home and your wallet. As temperatures drop, chances are your furnace will be working overtime. This results in two things: greater energy consumption and higher heating bills.

In fact, costs associated with heating and cooling a home year-round typically comprise two-thirds of the average energy bill.

Try these easy DIY projects to help cut down on energy loss and expenses this season:

2. Replace worn weather-stripping around doors and windows. Worn weather-stripping can let cold are in and heated air out, stressing your furnace and compromising your comfort. It can also provide an entry point for water and moisture, as well as unwelcome insects.

Replacing it takes little time and is a lowcost, high-impact solution. Preventative maintenance, such as caulking, can improve energy efficiency and prevent costly repairs.

rays on a bright fall or winter day. If there are any large windows in your home that don’t receive much sunlight, keep the curtains closed to form a barrier from the cold.

4. Insulate basement headers and walls. Uninsulated basement headers are common, especially in older homes.

They can act as a gateway for heated air to escape. Fixing the problem is fast and easy. Simply cut mineral wool insulation to fit the cavity and compress into place.

Doing this throughout your basement will prevent heat loss and can potentially save hundreds of dollars each year.

7. Use ceiling fans to your advantage. In the winter, set the fan to rotate clockwise. The blades will pull the air up and around, redirecting warm air that

rises back down into the living space. The effect can help you lower your thermostat by 2 degrees in the winter.

While cutting back on energy may seem more challenging as the weather gets colder, it doesn’t have to be. There are many no- or low-cost methods to conserve energy that can provide consistent savings over time.

5. Change your furnace filter. Make it a point to check your furnace filter monthly, always changing it when it’s dirty. This will improve the performance and efficiency of your furnace, saving you money.

6. Make use of natural sources of heat. Pull back your curtains to let natural light in. The sun can help to warm a room with its

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1. Adjust your thermostat. Lower the heat on your thermostat while you are away from home and before you go to bed. Better yet, invest in a programmable thermostat so you don’t have to give it a second thought.

gaps. Experts recommend topping up or replacing attic insulation with a dimensionally stable batt insulation. Aim for an R-value of at least R-50 or a depth of roughly 16 inches.

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Local My mother-in-law, Paulette Neal, was affectionately known as “Paul”. She taught us to give without hesitation, celebrate everything and love without condition.

I created Paul’s Angel in February 2005 in support of her fight against stage four lung cancer.

My idea was simple: design an angel, have the kids decorate it and sell each one with all of the proceeds going to help fight cancer.

This was our way of “helping Paul”.

Today our small family project has grown into an annual fund raising effort. Each angel is laser cut from metal. All of the materials, labor and shipping cost are donated by Southern Metalcraft Inc. out of Lithonia, Georgia. This is my brother, Greg Williams, business. Angels are decorated by hundreds of people in and around Statesboro. Angels have been shipped across the United States and overseas.

100% of the purchase price supports the Statesboro Bulloch County Breast Cancer Foundation.

Paul passed away in September 2005.

I believe there is a little bit of Paul in every angel. Bringing peace, love and hope to all those who create and share each one.

My family is grateful to all those who help support our little family project.

Beth Sands

100% of the purchase price supports the Statesboro Bulloch County Breast Cancer Foundation.

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alloween is a day of costumes, hijinks and an often unhealthy helping of sugary sweets. Many celebrants know that Halloween evolved from ancient Celtic festivals, such as Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the dawn of winter. Celts were no longer spending long days in the pastures, so they gathered in their homes to tell stories and wait out the winter.

When Christianity spread, Halloween became intertwined with a feast day dedicated to the saints and deceased loved ones. “All Hallows Even” eventually got shortened to “Hallowe’en,” then “Halloween.”

Though certain parts of Halloween history are well known, there are many additional interesting facts about this beloved holiday that you may not know.

• The first jack-o-lanterns were made from turnips and beets. Pumpkins were used after Halloween was brought to North America.

• The word “witch” is thought to come from the Olde English word “wicce,” meaning “wise woman.”

Witches once were held in high regard.

• Pumpkins actually are a fruit, a type of squash that is a member of the gourd family. Its cousins include cucumbers, melons and other squashes.

• Trick-or-treating may have originated with a European custom called “souling.” On All Soul’s Day, early Christians would go door-to-door begging for “soul cakes,” which were square pieces of bread with currants. The more cakes a person received, the more prayers he or she would promise to the dead relatives of the cake donors.

Special to MOMents • Witches may have rubbed a sacred ointment made with a hallucinogenic herb onto their skin. This gave them a feeling of flying, and if they had been fasting, they felt even giddier. Many witches rode on horseback, but those who were poor traveled on foot and carried a broom to launch themselves over streams.

• One-quarter of all the candy sold each year is purchased around Halloween. Halloween candy sales in the United States average about $2 billion annually.

• Some people still celebrate the ancient Celtic customs of Samhain.

Many followers of various pagan religions, such as the Druids and Wiccans, observe this day as a religious festival and a memorial day for their deceased friends. It also is a night to practice various forms of divination.

• The owl is a popular Halloween symbol. In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches.

• The first known mention of trick-ortreating was found in print in 1927 in Blackie, Alberta, Canada.

• Ireland is believed by many to be the birthplace of Halloween.

• Both Salem, Massachusetts, and Anoka, Minnesota, are the selfproclaimed Halloween capitals of the world.

• The largest pumpkin ever grown was more than 1,600 pounds. It was grown by Joe Jutras of North Scituate, Rhode Island.

Halloween is a mysterious time, born of various festivals, rituals and symbolism. Over several centuries, the celebration has evolved into a holiday enjoyed by millions, each in their own different ways.

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Dancing with the Statesboro Stars Doubles the Fun This Year

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he glitz, glamor and fun of Dancing with the Statesboro Stars have always been difficult to contain to one night. That's why, for the first time, this year's event will see two separate performances. The first show on Thursday, Oct. 1, will follow the pattern set by the last five years of the event's history: a red-carpet affair following the style of the hit televised dance competition, with a full panel of judges looking to award the best dance team with the coveted Mirror Ball trophy.

The encore performance on Sunday, Oct. 4, will be slightly more informal and relaxed — but the dancers will still take the stage with all the energy they bring to the main event.

The event has achieved immense local popularity and has sold out three years in a row, twice in the 825-seat Performing Arts Center. This year, tickets for the first show on Oct. 1 were gone within two hours of the box office opening.

By Brittani Howell DWTSS serves as one of the biggest and most popular local fundraising events, with all proceeds going to benefit Safe Haven, an organization devoted to caring for victims of domestic violence, both physical and psychological. As its name suggests, it provides a facility to which people in abusive homes or relationships can escape for refuge and help of many different kinds.

In addition to its on-site facilities — which include room and board for women and children needing somewhere to stay, children’s camps and rehabilitation services — Safe Haven provides legal advice, medical care, transportation assistance, help with school and childcare needs, a separate center for adult male victims of domestic violence and offsite transitional housing to help victims get back on their feet.

In the months building up to the main event, the dancing teams have been fundraising throughout the community in a competition to raise the most money for Safe Haven. Like in the TV show, the dancers can

also raise money by getting people to vote for them online with a $1 donation that will go to Safe Haven.

In addition to the ticket sales, money from votes make up a good chunk of the event’s earnings.

While tickets are completely sold out for the Oct. 1 performance of DWTSS, there were still tickets available for the Sunday encore performance as of Friday, Sept. 25. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased through the PAC box office, either in person or by calling (912) 478-7999.

Also, there is still time to participate through voting for the candidates at dancingwiththestatesborostars. com. Safe Haven will also put out a DVD of the show so that those who are unable to attend the event can enjoy the performances and support the organization’s cause.

For more information about Safe Haven, visit their website at safehavenstatesboro.com. If you need their services, call (912) 764-4605.

DWTSS 2015 Teams 1. Erin Dalton (star) and Devon Thompson (pro) 2. Beverly Prince-White (star) and Jimmy McNeely (pro) 3. Michelle Davis (star) and Rontavius Washington (pro) 4. Crystal Evans (star) and Justin Norris (pro) 5. Joey Fennell (star) and Alaina Peay (pro) 6. Alex Salmon (star) and Gerald Hitchcock (pro) 7. Bubba Hunt (star) and Marcie Crosby (pro) 8. Chandler Dennard (star) and Stacie McDaniel (pro) 9. Patrick Webb (star) and Melanie Lewis (pro) 10. Dr. Suketu Patel (star) and Katie Walker (pro) 11. Andrea Howard (star) and Bryan Realiza (pro) 12. John Witherington (star) and Jessica Zettler (pro)

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puree can be mixed with honey, aloe vera gel, olive oil and a bit of cornmeal to create an exfoliating mask for the face or body.

Pumpkin also can be used to rejuvenate dry or tired skin from cold weather.

Honey, pumpkin and yogurt can be mixed together and used to condition hair, too. Let the mixture sit on your hair for 15 to 20 minutes, then wash it out and shampoo as normal.

• Foods and beverages: Pumpkin puree is the basis for many tasty, pumpkininfused treats. Puree can be used in pies, cakes, muffins, breads and many other foods. It also can be found in certain beverages, such as smoothies and shakes, and a bit of spiced puree may appear as flavoring in teas and coffees.

The “guts” of the pumpkin can be simmered along with aromatics and other vegetables to create a vegetable stock perfect for soups and broths.

When roasted, a pumpkin’s seeds make a healthy treat. Foodies suggest using the seeds from “sugar pumpkins,” the ones best for making pies. Boil the seeds for a few minutes before draining. Spray a

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baking sheet with non-stick spray and spread the seeds in a single layer. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes. Allow to cool and serve.

Pumpkin wines and beers are popular as well. There are many recipes for developing sweet, fermented beverages, which tend to be especially popular in the fall.

• Decorations: Pumpkins can also add to one’s home decor during the fall. Of course they can be carved as traditional Halloween displays, hollowed-out to hold tealights or simply left on tables and used as centerpieces. Larger pumpkins may be used as natural flower pots for mums or other seasonal floral displays. Or, as the Native Americans once did, pumpkins can be hollowed-out and used as bowls to serve soups and dips.

A hollowed, small pumpkin can serve as a natural aromatic candle holder. Cut holes in the sides to vent the exhaust, then rub aromatic spices, such as cloves, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon and vanilla bean, on the inside. Insert a beeswax candle in the bottom of the pumpkin and enjoy the inviting aromas it sends into the air.

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ew items signal the fall harvest season more than the bright, orange pumpkins that dot fields and liven up displays outside of homes and businesses. Come fall, many pumpkins are turned into grinning jacko-lanterns just in time for Halloween. But there are many other uses for pumpkins as well.

Pumpkins are believed to have originated in North America. Early Native Americans relied on the gourds as a source of food that helped them survive long winters. They could be roasted, baked, boiled and dried, then eaten or used as medicine. Pumpkin blossoms were added to stews, and the shells of the pumpkins could be dried and used as eating and storage vessels.

While pumpkins may now be symbolic of Halloween, the following are a handful of additional ways this versatile gourd can be put to use.

• Beauty regimen: Pumpkins contain a number of essential vitamins and minerals that can help replenish the skin. Pumpkin

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Raises Funds for Care, Support, Research

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he Alzheimer's Association invites Statesboro area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's. The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, at Bulloch Academy.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is more than a walk — it is an experience for 300 participants in Statesboro who will learn about Alzheimer's disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy and clinical studies enrollment opportunities to support programs and services. Walk participants also honor those affected

by Alzheimer's disease with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony.

Alzheimer's disease is a growing epidemic and the nation's sixthleading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of

Special to the MOMents individuals living with Alzheimer's will rapidly escalate, increasing well beyond today's more than 5 million Americans to as many as 16 million by 2050.

"In 2004, I lost my mother-in-law to Alzheimer's disease," said Jo Ann Hickman, event chairwoman for the Statesboro walk. "Then, about four years ago, my own mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Walk to End Alzheimer's is a life-changing event to raise much-needed dollars for those who are suffering from this disease and for the future generations."

In addition to the 2-mile walk, participants will enjoy music, guest speakers and a special tribute to those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheimer's.

To start or join a team today, visit georgiawalk.org. To learn more about the disease and available resources, call the toll-free Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at (800) 272-3900.

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he Sixth Annual Exit Stage Right 10 Minute Play Writing Contest is an opportunity for aspiring playwrights to show off their skills and compete for a cash prize, as well as to see their play directed and produced during the Reader’s Theatre Production of “Works in Progress” on April 27, 2016, at 7 p.m. All entries for the contest must be received by noon on Friday, Nov. 20.

Interested playwrights can submit their work in care of professor Sebastian Verdis in the School of Humanities at East Georgia State College’s Statesboro campus.

Special to MOMents Winners will be notified in January 2016.

To submit a work to this competition, please complete a submission form, which can be picked up at the front desk of EGSC-Statesboro or found online at www.ega.edu. Scripts must be written by one or more people who are students or faculty of EGSC or members of the community served

by EGSC. Musicals and screenplays are not eligible, nor are adaptations of other authors’ works. Please submit two copies of your play: one with your name and the other without. Scripts will not be returned.

For formatting guidelines, please see the rules and requirements section of the submission form.

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inally, cool mornings are hinting at the upcoming autumn! The decrease in humidity and recent morning breezes remind me of the winter to come, but first, it’s time to enjoy a change in the leaves and some fall hiking.

Despite the fact the many of us are robbed of the beautiful sight of changing leaves by our location as Southerners, there are still a number of places that are reasonably close where one can appreciate the fall foliage. The following are five of my favorites in hopes that you, too, may visit and enjoy these Georgia gems: 1. Blood Mountain: For a beautiful view from Blood Mountain, start at the Byron Reece Trailhead off Highway 11/129, just south of Vogel State Park. Take the trail from there to the Appalachian Trail, then turn south (right) and head to the summit of Blood Mountain (4,458 feet). A late October morning will provide a stunning southward view. Follow the AT south to the intersection with the Freedman Trail, and follow that back (to the left) toward the Byron Reece Trail and the parking lot. The total hike will cover around 6 miles.

2. Mount Yonah: One of my most memorable fall memories took place while climbing on the main face of Mount Yonah, located between Cleveland and Helen. I was able to watch an early winter snow coat the late autumn foliage as winter overtook fall. The contrast was spectacular and memorable. From the Mount Yonah Trailhead, hikers can hike the 2.2-mile trail to the summit, but look for the best overlook around 2 miles in. In mid-October, the color change should be apparent as you gaze toward the skyline of Atlanta to the southwest.

3. Cloudland Canyon (West Rim Trail): For some stunning fall views spanning the ever-popular rocky walls of Cloudland Canyon, take the 5-mile loop connecting the Waterfall Trail to the West Rim of the canyon.

Start at the East Rim Trailhead in early November for the best fall colors in

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this beautifully protected area. Cloudland Canyon is located just east of Trenton.

4. Brasston Bald: Obviously, for a great view, you can always start at the highest point! Brasstown Bald tops Georgia at 4,784 feet and is a visitor’s dream, with parking, a tram and a visitor’s center near the summit. The view is unmatched and gives visitors

360 degrees of viewing. You can’t miss the Bald’s signs if you follow Highway 180 near Young Harris. Midto late October is the best time to visit.

5. Rabun Bald: Though not quite as tall as Brasstown, Rabun Bald tops out as Georgia’s second-highest peak. Unlike Brasstown, though, there are no roads to the top. However, the hike is short at 1.5 miles, has a great payoff and is usually devoid of crowds. The lookout tower at the top sits on the Eastern Continental Divide, thus providing an astounding panoramic view of the changing leaves. You can find the shortest route to the top by starting at the Beegum Gap Trailhead that connects to the Bartram Trail east of Dillard. I find that the best time for viewing this area

comes around mid-October.

Many of us, especially those in the coastal area, may think that Georgia just doesn’t have much of a fall season. The summer drops into autumn like the browning of the salt grass and the drooping of the palmettos. However, at least part of our state follows what nature’s artist intended. So, if you have the time and urge, get out on the road and take in some reds, yellows and oranges.

Of course, all the places listed are beautiful when greening in the spring as well!

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• Join a store loyalty program. Those cards supermarkets and other stores scan at checkout do more than just track your purchases. They typically entitle members to discounts that other shoppers are not privy to.

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