MOMents Magazine September 2016 by Statesboro Herald

September 2016 ALSO INSIDE Easy Fall Cooking with Crock Pot Roast Incorporating the Color White at Home The Pros and Cons of Detox Cleanse Diets

'Bump Buddies' Celebrate Birth of Friendship and a Bundle of Boys

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Confession: I'm extremely, pathetically, frighteningly accident prone. There was that one time I flushed my glasses down the toilet. And the time I added baking soda instead of corn starch to my husband's soup in a bona fide Susie Homemaker attempt to help thicken it. And that time I stepped on the trolling-motor pedal while the motor was resting on the bow of the boat at the exact moment my husband — the same one whose soup I ruined, surprisingly enough — was kneeling down at said bow, bracing his hand and foot alongside the blades as he reached into the water to scoop up a fish I had just hooked. (It was bloody, but no one lost any limbs. And we're still married. That's a win in my book.) So when my husband — yup, same one — came home from work a few weeks ago with the sole of his shoe flapping with each step, I should have left it alone. I should have thrown in my cards, accepted the fact that instead of that cute dress I'd been eyeing, we would be buying a new pair of men's work shoes when payday rolled around. I should have known that the combination of shoe glue and a brick were a bad idea, an accident waiting to happen. Linsay and her But I didn't. Unwillingly to admit defeat, I was determined to repair that shoe (and buy that husband, Matthew dress). After slathering the sole with glue, I grabbed a brick from the shed outside. With the shoe on the coffee table, I balanced the brick, narrow side down, on top to hold everything in place until the glue set. And it was working. I sat on the couch, admiring my handiwork. Matthew would be wearing those shoes again by morning. After watching a little TV, I got up to go to bed and somehow managed to knock over a glass of lemonade sitting on the coffee table. I ran to get a towel and hurriedly sopped up the sticky liquid, moving things out of the way — including an official summons for grand jury duty, now dripping and smeared — as I went. That's when the curse struck. As I reached to move the shoe, I bumped it with my hand, sending the brick toppling over the side of the table. I watched it fall, slow enough for my brain to register the imminent disaster but too fast for my body to do anything about it, and land, corner side down, on my perfectly polished big toe. Oh, the pain. In the 20 seconds it took for me to limp to the kitchen for some ice, my toe had already begun to swell and turn purple. We were out of ice — of course — so I grabbed the closest thing, a bag of frozen cut okra, and held it to my throbbing foot until the pain had numbed enough for me to limp to the bedroom. I crawled into bed, propped my foot up on a pillow and nestled the okra between my toe and the blanket. The next morning, I woke up to a soggy bag of thawed okra, an aching, purple — but not broken, yay! — toe and the overwhelming feeling that the universe was laughing at me. Thankfully, to balance out those moments — which admittedly occur more often in my life than most — there are also those times when all the stars align, and it feels like the universe is doing more smiling and less laughing. That's what happened when seven local expecting moms got together for dinner one evening and found they had much more in common than their pregnant bellies. All seven gave birth to baby boys within a three-month span: Valerie Padgett, mom of Hudson; Jamie Bohler, mom of Beckett; Lydia Riner, mom of Rhett; Katherine Welch, mom of Michael; Rebekah Bentley, mom of Everson; Nikki Williams, mom of Cam; and Elizabeth Donaldson, mom of Asher. To read more about the bond these "Bump Buddies" have formed and their lives since their babies arrived, turn to page 8. Here's to a month full of smiles from the universe!

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Crock Pot Roast............................5 The Art of Lawncare......................6 Bulloch County Schools................7 Feature.................................... 8–10 Ty's Counselor Corner.................11 "Lewis Grizzard" at the Averitt.....12 Parks and Recreation..................13 Calendar................................ 14–15 Averitt Center..............................16 Pros and Cons of Detox Diets.....18 7 Weekend Projects....................19 Coffee and Colon Health.............20 Incorporating the Color White......21 Exercise Tips for New Parents.....22 Losing Your Hair?........................23 How Music Affects Health...........24 Games........................................25 Kids Activity Page.......................26 Coupons.....................................27

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Easy Fall Cooking with Crock Pot Roast

ith the beautiful fall days ahead and kids back in school, nothing makes life simpler than a delicious roast simmering to perfection in the crock pot. This hearty dish is filled with tender meat and succulent vegetables and makes for an easy family meal on the busiest of days.

Lightly salt and pepper both sides of the roast and place in a crock pot. Add sliced onion, sliced carrots, cut potatoes and sliced mushrooms around the roast. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine water, both evelopes of Beefy Onion mix and both cans of cream of mushroom soup. Stir

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until combined, then pour over the roast and vegetables. Cook on low for 8 hours. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Serve roast, vegetables and gravy over rice. Azure Rountree, a wife and mother of four beautiful kids, has a love of cooking and sharing recipes. She enjoys writing for cookbooks and working as an advocate for autism. Her newest cookbook, "Kid Friendly Recipes from the Kitchen of Azure Rountree," is available for purchase locally at the Averitt Center for the Arts' Rosengart Gallery. A portion of the proceeds from every book sold will go to benefit children with special needs.

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Crock Pot Roast with Vegetables 1 London broil roast 1 medium onion, sliced 2 large carrots, sliced 1 large baking potato, peeled and cut up 1 8-ounce package sliced mushrooms Â˝ cup water 2 envelopes Beefy Onion soup and dip mix 2 10-ounce cans cream of mushroom soup Uncooked white rice Salt and pepper, to taste

Try These End-of-Summer Blooms

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am guessing that many of you are like me — perfectly content to wait for the cool, fall weather before you'll even think about planting new flowers and bushes. But what about those of you who really want to add more color and pizzazz to your deck, planting beds or walkways right now? Well, you're in luck, because this column is for you! Thanks to our good friends at Wise Nurseries here in the Boro, I'll highlight a few go-to blooms and ornamentals that continue to be fan favorites in late summer. The iris is a stunningly vibrant, blooming stalk that is incredibly deceiving to the novice gardener. You might not peg the delicate blooms as heat tolerant, but they can withstand the summer heat in spectacular fashion. Mass plantings are particularly popular, as are containergarden plantings. Try "Champagne

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Elegance" or "Yellow Flag" iris for late summer blooms, or get a head start on incorporating some fall color by selecting "Immortality" iris. A little watering and partial to full sunlight is best for the iris family, but be careful to keep an eye on them, as they may become invasive if totally left to themselves. You cannot go wrong with the classic daylily. Even as summer draws to a close, daylilies are beloved and cultivated for their trumpet-like blooms and thin, draping, emerald foliage. When the blooms

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are spent and the leaves begin to brown, simply remove all the dead growth and it will spring forward again. One of these lilies grew in my own yard a while ago, and whenever it got sad-looking, I would pull out the whole plant, sans the root ball. In a few days, bright green leaves would start poking out of the ground, and it was like it was brand new! Ornamental grasses often can withstand the heat of summer and then transition on their own into the fall and winter. If you are looking for a plant with some serious longevity and versatility, then perhaps "Blue Oat," "Pink Muhly" or "Feather Reed" grasses are for you. Stun-

ning on their own, these grasses are also fantastic backdrops for planting beds or in containers to make a statement. Any of these selections will help end your summer on a high note and provide a great start to your fall plantings when the time is right. Erinn is part of the professional team at Ninja Lawns who seek to serve the Statesboro community and make a positive difference in the world around them. You can learn more and contact Ninja Lawns online at www. ninjalawns.com.

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What to Do at Railroad Crossings Georgia law requires all school bus drivers to come to a complete stop at all railroad crossings, even if a train is not visible. The driver must stop and open both the driver window to listen and the door to look before crossing the tracks. All traffic in the same lane of traffic as a bus must be prepared to stop and wait for the bus. All buses have a "This Bus Stops at All Railroad Crossings" warning sign on the back. The bus driver will also have the bus'

red stop lights and rear stop sign light flashing and the stop arm extended. Please look for these cautions and be ready to stop. Student Bus Safety Training A core group of 10 local, veteran bus drivers conduct age-appropriate training each year for all pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students. The lessons teach kids how to properly get on and off the bus, how to evacuate the bus in the event of a fire or accident and how to sit and use quiet voices on the bus. Students also learn about danger zones around a bus and bus stop rules. Bus Driver Safety Training All drivers receive rigorous, specialized training on a variety of topics before they can drive a bus. First- and second-year drivers go through mandatory training on student management and privacy, first aid, railroad crossings, bus loading/unloading, fire extinguisher use, back door locking/ unlocking, bus mechanics, driving range and preparing a bus for inspection and end-of-year return. All BCS drivers are required to test their driving skills annually on a standard bus range to keep their skills sharp and help handle real-world driving situations. They also must attend a three-hour state safety training session annually. In the event of an accident, the driver must immediately submit to drug and alcohol testing. BCS has a team of 113 drivers, 17 bus monitors, 21 maintenance personnel and seven mechanics who ensure that more than 5,000 students are transported safely to school on time twice each day. Bulloch drivers travel more than 6,000 miles each day. They also provide transportation for more than 1,300 field trips and athletic events. They will log more

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ulloch County Schools encourages you to be a safe motorist around school buses. All of our students and bus drivers receive annual training. This is a great time of year to ensure that you, too, know Georgia's traffic laws concerning school buses. According to Governor's Office of Highway Safety Director Harris Blackwood, "Georgia has a problem with motorists who don't understand the law. School buses transport more passengers daily than Delta. Protect our kids. Stop means stop." "Stop Means Stop" is an annual public service campaign by Georgia's first lady Sandra Deal and the GOHS. They, along with local and state law enforcement agencies and school systems, work to educate state motorists about the potentially deadly issue of illegally passing school buses. In 2015, nearly 7,400 vehicles illegally passed school buses in more than 4,200 incidences. In Bulloch County, data shows that in one day, up to 60 vehicles may pass a bus illegally, particularly around the Chandler Road and Lanier Drive areas. Bulloch County Schools bus drivers also have seen an increase in the number of distracted drivers who fail to stop for buses' stop signs and flashing lights.

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Easier Together 'Bump Buddies' Celebrate the Birth of Friendship and a Bundle of Boys

even local women share a unique bond: a batch of baby boys, all born within the spand of three months. The connection began when expectant mom Valerie Padgett decided it would be fun to get together with a couple of other pregnant women she knew who were also expecting boys. Those women reached out to other expecting moms, and eventually, the group of seven "Bump Buddies" was formed. Some barely acquaintances, some already close friends and some strangers, the women got together for the first time to eat dinner at a local restaurant,

Julie Lavender and what followed was an amazing friendship bound by something much stronger than seven umbilical cords. They had so much fun that first night, discussing boys and pregnancies and hormones and deliveries, that they made a pact to get together once a month. They created a support system, attending baby showers and visiting each other in the hospital following deliveries, and they continue to schedule play dates now that all of their babies are here. Read on to find out more about the special friendships they found through pregnancy and their lives since giving birth.

Valerie and Ashley Padgett Parents of Hudson Padgett, born Dec. 22, 2015 Step-sister: Madison Padgett, 9 Becoming a mom is life-changing, and I am so glad I began this adventure with my "Bump Buddies." When we were all pregnant, it was fun to have friends going through the same things that I was â&#x20AC;&#x201D; stretch marks, growing bellies, feeling our babies move and kick. I looked forward to our monthly dinners to catch up and share all the new changes. When Hudson was born, having these mommy friends became even more wonderful. We'd be up at 3 a.m. with latenight feedings and be texting each other. It helps to know that you aren't alone in your mommy bubble. We're constantly messaging each other about the new developments with our boys and ourselves. I know I have a safe place to talk about anything and know that there is no judgment. The exciting part now is getting to see our boys develop their friendships, too!

Lydia and Will Riner Parents of Rhett Riner, born Dec. 30, 2015 I never knew I could love like this. My priorities have changed completely; my worries don't seem so big, and most importantly, time has never meant so much to me. I try to soak in every single tiny moment because it truly does go by so fast. My favorite part of motherhood is the bond between my son and me. When he smiles at me, looks into my eyes and clings to me, I can feel his love, and I feel like I can conquer the world. Knowing that he loves me so much, feels safe with me and relies on me for everything is so rewarding. Rhett's nickname is "Baby Honey," and he is oh so sweet! It all started when my husband and I were dating and called each other "honey" so much that others picked up on it and started calling us that, too. We had a vintage honey theme when we got married, with real honeybees and honey from local honey farm B&G Honey. Low and behold, after the wedding, the question was asked by everyone, "When can we expect Baby Honey?"

Jamie and Mitchell Bohler Parents of Beckett Bohler, born Dec. 24, 2015

I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia at 22-weeks pregnant and was hospitalized for the remainder of my pregnancy. I received three rounds of chemotherapy while pregnant. The "Bump Buddy" girls were constantly praying for me and stayed in touch with me throughout my pregnancy. They sent me cards and care packages, and in one card was a photo of them wearing orange, the color for leukemia, and blue, for Michael, that hung in my hospital room my entire stay. It was a constant reminder of their support. They wore the #FightingforMEW andME bracelets during delivery and would send me photos of them wearing them. To know they were thinking of me at such a special time in their lives really stood out to me. It made my day when I'd hear the news that one of the girls was delivering! Each birth gave me more hope for Michael's delivery. To this day, they still pray for my health and are there to support me 100 percent.

My life has changed in the most indescribable way since becoming a mom. People tell you over and over that your life is about to change, but I am here to say that you can in no way understand it until you become a mom yourself! I am currently working night shift as a registered nurse in intensive care in order to make it possible for me to spend more days with Beckett. Thus, I rarely get to sleep. I also am breastfeeding, which is another full-time job. So I lug a pump around when I go to work, and I have not fully regained ownership of my body. My plate is oh so full, but so is my heart. I have never in my life experienced joy like I do these days. His smile, his presence, his scent — everything about my baby can make any day perfect. With only two hours sleep, that tiny-teethed grin steals me away. He is the most incredible thing I have ever known. He is my favorite job, and he makes our family complete. Moms need one another. We need each other to vent to, to cry with and to celebrate with. Motherhood is incredible, but it's hard, too. I truly believe that being a mom in today's time with social media and Pinterest to add even more expectation makes it even harder. If you don't have the perfect Pinterest-inspired snack packed on your day as "parent day," are you really a mom? I'm so glad Beckett is a boy — not sure I'd succeed at a matching bow for every outfit. And are you even a mom if you don't have that? Obviously, I'm kidding, but society is hard on moms. Other moms are hard on moms. And women who aren't moms are the hardest on moms. Having a group of friends that I can go to and know without a doubt that I will always have support, prayers and, every now and then, a reality check has made motherhood so much more doable. These girls and all of my other mom friends have gotten me through the new challenges that motherhood has brought, and I could never be thankful enough for that.

Elizabeth and Kole Donaldson Parents of Asher Graham Donaldson, born March 17, 2016 My best advice for any new mother is to enjoy every moment with your baby. Don't let yourself get caught up in what other babies and mommies are doing. It is so easy to find yourself comparing your child to another, physically, developmentally; even comparing you as a mother to a friend or coworker. You have to remember that every child is uniquely created by God and for God. Each baby develops a little differently, grows at a different speed, and they are always doing fun stuff at different times — so enjoy that. Be in that moment. I have had so many friends who worry about their babies — too small, too big, not wanting to crawl, not sleeping through the night. Even me, with Asher being the youngest of the boys, I would always think about the next step ahead, what the other boys were doing — smiling, cooing, sitting up. Before I knew it, he was growing up before my eyes, and I was so distracted that I wasn't enjoying my precious boy! Motherhood has enough pressure of its own, so enjoy those little moments — every bath, every bottle, every smile. We won't ever get that time back!

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Katherine and Nicholas Welch Parents of Michael Edward Welch, born Jan. 1, 2016

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Rebekah and Zack Bentley Parents of Everson Carter Bentley, born Jan. 20, 2016 Sister: Bella Bentley, 9

Nikki and Talan Williams Parents of Cam Williams, born Jan. 27, 2016 I think it's important to share relationships with other new moms so that you can have understanding friends and a positive support system â&#x20AC;&#x201D; other moms who understand the hormonal rages and ups and downs of being a new mom and give you mental and physical motivation, with advice and prayers given by each. Being a first-time mom, I think we have all been clueless at times on how to approach things thrown at us. Whether it's something normal or some kind of ailment, having access to one another through social media, such as Facebook Group messenger, we all chime in with our thoughts and advice. We also share the recommendations provided by our different pediatricians, which sometimes saves us all a trip to the doctor. Our group of new mothers has been extremely helpful, and we've always supported one another through tough times, whether through pregnancy itself or afterward with the babies. I feel more educated, wiser and stronger as a mother because of this group. Motherhood is such a blessing but can certainly be challenging. I feel as though I can now conquer the world after childbirth, pain and sleep deprivation for three months of colic with Cam. Though I knew I had it worse than some mothers at times, I always thought about Katherine. Her strength always kept me going. Her situation could have happened to any of us. It made us all much stronger and closer as friends. We all jokingly say we feel like we are an aunt to one another's babies because we feel so close. We only hope the boys can grow up together and share the same support system their mothers have had.

My best piece of advice for a new mommy is to be flexible, and don't compare your pregnancy or baby to others. I said I would never let my baby sleep in bed with me, but we did that within the first month he was home! I was just so tired, and it was the only way I could get him to sleep â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you do what you have to do. My favorite part of motherhood is experiencing love like I've never felt before. My love has grown for my husband, too. I love seeing his love for Everson and how much Everson loves him. It has also made me realize how special life is and how great the God is that we serve. During my anatomy scan, we were told that I had a two-vessel umbilical cord, which raises the chances of a child with genetic abnormalities, and at another appointment, I was told his femurs were short, again raising the chance of abnormalities. It was a stressful process because everything was unknown. Thankfully, I had this group of women to pray for us and to check up on his situation, and later blood work came back negative for abnormalities. I can't tell you how many times I've messaged these women, asking for advice during pregnancy, about giving birth, the healing process and baby questions. It saves me from calling the doctor every five minutes. It's also nice to have people to vent to when you're having a bad day, and they can completely relate because they've been there before. You have an instant connection with other moms who are going through the same thing.

If You're Happy and You Know It

Ty Johnson Ty's Counselor Corner

affect our emotions, which can influence our actions. It's essential to become aware of the thoughts that are the driving forces in our lives. What do you find yourself thinking most often? Are those thoughts helpful, or are they hindering your personal growth? It's not what happens to us that is important but how we perceive what happens. Do not become stuck in a cycle of self-defeating thoughts. Just as we actively engage in the improvement of our physical wellness, we must remain just as engaged in our mental health and wellness. You have to know that you can do it. In your knowing, you will begin to believe, and your actions will follow accordingly. If you find this task difficult to do on your own, seek help within your friendship circles, community support groups or local professionals. Life can get tough, but make the choice to be better, not bitter. You are worth it, this I know! Ty Johnson, counselor and retention coordinator for Ogeechee Technical College, is co-founder of Refocus Counseling and Consulting Services LLC, a program that teaches people how to focus on the positive. Email her at refocus123@ gmail.com.

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popular childhood song is "If You're Happy and You Know It." Its catchy lyrics and beat can get anyone to sing along. While listening to the song, I noticed a key word that has such a significant meaning. "If you're happy and you know it" â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the short yet powerful word is "know." To know means to be aware through observation, inquiry or information; to perceive directly. It also refers to you directly. Although relationships and things contribute a lot to our happiness, it's ultimately our responsibility to maintain it within ourselves. Sometimes what we see doesn't always produce feelings of gladness, but even in those moments, we must constantly verbally confess appreciation and gratitude for the areas of our lives that are thriving with goodness. If you are busy "observing or perceiving directly" various things for which to be appreciative, it makes it difficult for pessimism to intrude your thoughts. The truth is, yes, life will have times of despair, frustration and disappointment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but do not allow those bad chapters of life to ruin the entire story. It's all about perception, which is a driving force behind what to we believe to be true. Henry Ford once said, "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you are right." When we constantly think thoughts of defeat and failure, we begin to believe in and expect defeat and failure. This pattern undoubtedly causes discouragement and low self-esteem, making it difficult to muster up the motivation to make any necessary changes. Many times, our thoughts

'Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words' at the Averitt Center

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he Averitt Center for the Arts is well known for stuffing its seasons with Elvis impersonators and tribute bands, but at the end of this month, it will kick off its 2016–17 performance season with a tribute artist taking on the role of a much-loved Southern figure: Lewis Grizzard, a chicken-fried comedian famous for his standup routines and humorous columns. Grizzard (Oct. 20, 1946–March 20, 1994), a graduate of the University of Georgia, was a sports editor at the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. His claim to fame was the humor columns he ran three days a week, in which he wrote about life with a Southern perspective and a wry twist. Enormously prolific, Grizzard published 20 books — many of them full of his columns — and was syndicated in 450 newspapers, running stories under titles such as "If I Ever Get Back to Georgia, I'm Gonna Nail My Feet to the Ground"; "My Daddy Was a Pistol and I'm a Son of

Brittani Howell a Gun"; and "Elvis is Dead and I Don't Feel So Good Myself." In his 2004 obituary in the AJC, Grizzard's fellow staff writers said "he played redneck humor to the hilt." In a more laudatory comment, New York Times journalist Peter Applebome once called him "the patron saint of the new suburban South," and the Los Angeles Times hailed him as "a Mark Twain for our generation." Portraying the late Grizzard is Bill Oberst Jr., an American stage, film and television actor, mainly in the horror genre. Oberst has appeared in several dozen flicks and short films, in addition to an episode of "Criminal Minds" and the 2011 short

"Take This Lollipop," which was both an interactive film and Facebook app. He is a master of impersonation, having worn the mantles of Jesus, Mark Twain, Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. Grizzard's stage manager Steve Enoch and his fourth wife and widow, Dedra Grizzard, chose Oberst to portray Grizzard in a one-man show called "A Tribute to Lewis Grizzard." That show, under various different titles, has been running since 1999. Oberst, donning Grizzard's trademark wide-frame glasses, moustache, Gucci loafers (worn without socks, as Grizzard preferred) and a costume that once belonged to Grizzard himself, channels the late humorist to uncanny effect, evoking with him a generational nostalgia for a South gone by. He draws on the printed col-

umns, the books and interviews with Grizzard's friends to paint an accurate picture of the late humorist. Oberst's show, like Grizzard himself, doesn't shy from material some audience members might find objectionable. The columnist was notoriously anti-feminist and drew accusations of being racist and discriminatory of the gay and lesbian community, and Oberst represents those aspects of the columnist in the second half of his two-act show. But he also dwells on the more emotional side of Grizzard's personality and the humorist's love of life and the South of his childhood. The result is a faithful portrayal of a mixed-bag human being who — while certainly out of touch with the inclusivity and social justice lexicon of today — was once a beloved staple of Southern culture.

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When it comes to keeping your family VEHICLE TRACKING safe, every second counts – and fire Want – or need – to keep up with continues to be a leading cause of a teen driver or perhaps an elderly fatal home injuries. Whether at home family member? With GPS Vehicle or away, SEFB can provide Tracking, you can track and view around-the-clock monitoring for the your vehicle(s) from any computer or people, pets, and places most smart technology device. precious to you.

CAMERA/SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS

Our surveillance cameras include indoor or outdoor models, day/night cameras, infrared for low light viewing, and dome cameras for ceiling mounting. Keep an eye on your home, even when you are not near.

NEW SYSTEMS

When you think of your home, you consider it a safe haven. We will help you safeguard your home by offering a comprehensive 32-point security survey to identify your vulnerability and will work with you to design the security system you need, at a budget you can’t afford to be without.

Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks & Recreation Department Monthly Events Camp Adventure Sept. 16, 7:50 a.m.–6 p.m. Old Julia P. Bryant Elementary School AT&T Mobility Fall Kickoff Sept. 17, 9 a.m.–noon free event Mill Creek Park Punt, Pass & Kick Sept. 24, 10 a.m.–noon free event Mill Creek Park Soccer Skills Challenge Sept. 24, 10 a.m.–noon free event Mill Creek Park

Junior Open Tennis Tournament (Doubles, ages 9–10,11–12) Sept. 11, 3 p.m. Mill Creek Tennis Complex Junior Open Tennis Tournament (Singles, ages 12–14, 15–16,17–18) Sept. 24, 9:15 a.m. Mill Creek Tennis Complex Junior Open Tennis Tournament (Doubles, ages 12–14, 15–16,17–18) Sept. 25, 3 p.m. Mill Creek Tennis Complex Lap Swim Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon $2/visit or $50/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro

Aqua Fit (Shallow Water Aerobics) Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 8:30–9:30 a.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Deep Aqua Fit (Deep Water Aerobics) Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 7:15–8:15 a.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:30–9:30 a.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Parent and Tot Swim Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–2 p.m. $2/person (free for ages 2 and younger) Splash in the Boro Bingo with the Lunch Bunch Tuesdays, 11–11:45 a.m. free (must be a member of the Lunch Bunch) Honey Bowen Building Learn to Play Bridge Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. free Honey Bowen Building Ultimate H20 Circuit Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6:15–7 a.m. $5/visit or $125/30-class pass Splash in the Boro

School-aged children need between 10 and 11 hours of sleep per night. Not getting enough sleep is common in this age group, given increasing school obligations (e.g. homework), evening activities, and later bedtimes. Sleep problems are also common in school-aged children, including sleepwalking, sleep terrors, teeth grinding, nighttime fears, snoring, and noisy breathing. SIGNS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN CAN INCLUDE: Mood. Sleep deprivation may cause your school-aged child to be moody, irritable, and cranky. In addition, he may have a difficult time regulating his mood, such as by getting frustrated or upset more easily. Behavior. School-aged children who do not get enough sleep are more likely to have behavior problems, such as noncompliance and hyperactivity. Cognitive ability. Inadequate sleep may result in problems with attention, memory, decision making, reaction time, and creativity, all which are important in school. HOW TO HELP YOUR SCHOOL-AGED CHILD SLEEP WELL Develop a regular sleep schedule. Your child should go to bed and wake up at about the same time each day. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine. School-aged children continue to benefit from a bedtime routine that is the same every night and includes calm and enjoyable activities. Including one-on-one time with a parent is helpful in maintaining communication with your child and having a clear connection every day. Set up a soothing sleep environment. Make sure your child’s bedroom is comfortable, dark, cool, and quiet. A nightlight is fine; a television is not. Set limits. If your school-aged child stalls at bedtime, be sure to set clear limits, such as what time lights must be turned off and how many bedtime stories you will read. Turn off televisions, computers, and radios. Television viewing, computer-game playing, internet use, and other stimulating activities at bedtime will cause sleep problems. Avoid caffeine. Caffeine can be found in sodas, coffee-based products, iced tea, and many other substances. Contact your child’s doctor. Speak to your child’s physician if your child has difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep, snores, experiences unusual awakenings, or has sleep problems that are causing disruption during the day.

Family Health Care Center, PC

Aqua Zumba Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Arthritis Therapy Tuesdays/Thursdays, 1–1:45 p.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro

Total Care For All Ages... Newborns to Seniors Same Day Appointments Available

On Site Dietitian Accepting New Patients

Sit Fit Tuesdays/Fridays, 9:45– 10:30 a.m. $2/session Honey Bowen Building Silverliners Line Dancing Thursdays, 1:30– 3 p.m. Beginners' lesson at 1 p.m. $2/session Honey Bowen Building Family Fun Swim Saturdays, 10 a.m.–noon $3/person Splash in the Boro

Call and schedule your appointment today! Dr. ThaD h. riley, M.D. Dr. angela M. Davis, M.D. Board Certified Family Physicians

susan B. riley, DnP, FnP, CDe Board Certified FNP and Certified Diabetes Educator

alexanDra Wilson, Msn, aPrn, nP-C Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Kelly TillMan, Msn, FnP-BC

* Acute & Chronic Illness Care * Pediatric Well and Sick Care * Women’s Health with On-site Pap Smears, Colposcopy, Biopsy, & IUDs * Diabetes Care * Allergy Injections * Cardiac Care * Workers’ Compensation Claims * DOT Physicals/ Drug Testing * Stress Testing * Pulmonary Function Testing * Sleep Studies * Sports and Muscular Skeletal Problems

* Complete Physical Exams * Full Body DEXA Bone Density Testing * Full Service Laboratory * Minor Emergencies * Full Service X-Ray on-site * Dermatology * Skin Biopsies * Accutane Acne Treatment * Laceration Repairs * Immunizations for all ages * Comprehensive Weight Management Programs * ADD Treatment Management

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

aMy Jo riggs, PhD, rD, lD Registered Dietitian

Dr. siDney r. WashingTon, iii, MD

Board Certified Physician in Gynecology & General Practice

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OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY 7:30 AM-6:00 PM AND TUESDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 AM-5:30 PM 23702 Hwy 80 East • Statesboro • www.familyhealthcarecenter.com

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Junior Open Tennis Tournament (Singles, ages 5–8, 9–10,11–12) Sept. 10, 9:15 a.m. Mill Creek Tennis Complex

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

SLEEP IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (6-12 YEARS)

Movie Night: "Sister Act" Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 6 p.m.

Movie Night: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 5:30 p.m.

Genealogy Talk: Accessing Courthouse Records Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 5 p.m.

Camp Adventure Old Julia P. Bryant Elementary School 7:50 a.m.–6 p.m.

Anime Club (ages 12–18) Computer Class: Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m. Microsoft Excel Basics Statesboro Regional Library Toddler Time (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m.

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

Georgia Southern football vs. Savannah State Paulson Stadium • 6 p.m.

Emma Kelly Theater • 7:30 p.m.

Introduction to Dance Trinity Episcopal Church Cha-Cha, 7 p.m. | Waltz, 8:15 p.m. 52 Weeks of Giving $75/person or $125/couple Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m.

Punt, Pass and Kick and Soccer Skills Challenge Mill Creek Park free • 10 a.m.–noon

24 "Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words" Emma Kelly Theater $20/adults, $10/youth • 7:30 p.m.

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

Sip and Sketch Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 2 p.m.

AT&T Mobility Fall Kickoff Mill Creek Park free • 9 a.m.–noon

Georgia Southern football vs. UL-Monroe Paulson Stadium • 6 p.m.

(Community Room) • 2 p.m. 52 Weeks of Giving Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. Main Street Statesboro Paint-N-Party! Farmers Market Averitt Center for the Arts Sea Island Bank parking lot $35 • 5:30–8 p.m. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

John Michael Montgomery in concert Roxie Remley Center for GSU Performing Arts Center Fine Arts grand opening Community Arts Market (Community Room) • 7:30 p.m. celebration and Saturday Art Sampler $30/person, $50/couples • 7 p.m. Homeschool Art Day Roxie Remley Center for Fine Arts Statesboro Regional Library • 2 p.m. FabLab and Innovation 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Incubator grand opening Author Talk: Elbert Alberson GSU Department of Music Faculty Showcase City Campus downtown • 4:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library

Adult Coloring Class: Let's F*&% $#!+ up Toddler Time Statesboro Regional Library Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m. (Community Room) • 6 p.m.

Teen Cooking Class Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m.

Movie Night: "Ghostbusters" Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 6 p.m.

Crazy 8 Math Club Georgia Southern Symphony Makers Monday (ages 10–16) (grades 3–5) GSU Performing Arts Center • 7:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4:30 p.m. Anime Club (ages 12–18) Computer Class: Computer Class: Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m. Security Essentials Security Essentials Statesboro Regional Library Statesboro Regional Library Toddler Time (Upstairs Computer Room) • 11 a.m. (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m.

Introduction to Dance Trinity Episcopal Church Cha-Cha, 7 p.m. | Waltz, 8:15 p.m. Adulting 101: Creating $75/person or $125/couple a Budget Statesboro Regional Library Statesboro History: The (Community Room) • 4:30 p.m. Dell-Goodall House Statesboro Regional Library 52 Weeks of Giving (Community Room) • 6 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m.

"Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words" Introduction to Dance Emma Kelly Theater Family Fun Day: Pirate Day Book to Movie Club DIY: No-Sew Tulle Skirt Trinity Episcopal Church $20/adults, $10/youth • 7:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library Statesboro Regional Library Cha-Cha, 7 p.m. | Waltz, 8:15 p.m. (ages 8–12) (Community Room) • 2 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. (Community Room) • 6 p.m. $75/person or $125/couple Diabetes Education Statesboro Regional Library Computer Class: Personal Computer Class: Personal Statesboro History: The Main Street Statesboro (Community Room) • 4 p.m. Devices for eBooks Devices for eBooks Harville House Farmers Market Statesboro Regional Library Statesboro Regional Library Toddler Time Statesboro Regional Library 52 Weeks of Giving Sea Island Bank parking lot (Upstairs Computer Room) • 11 a.m. (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 10:30 a.m. (Community Room) • 6 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Reading to Rover Statesboro Regional Library • 5 p.m.

Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Basics Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Computer Room) • 11 a.m.

Genealogy Workshop Makers Monday (ages 10–16) for Kids Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 5:30 p.m.

Workshop: Tailgating 101 First Friday: Taste of Statesboro Regional Library • 6 p.m. Downtown $5 • 5:30–8 p.m. Free Read Book Club Statesboro Regional Library 52 Weeks of Giving (Community Room) • 6:30 p.m. Statesboro Regional Library • 4 p.m.

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