The Martin News PO Box 5233 Sylvester, GA 31791 lmanley1210@gmail.com www.the-martin-news.blogspot.com (229) 272-4356 or (229) 776-6269 7-13-15 Eating Up The Hot Dogs Page 2 The Early Bird Gets The Worm Page 5 Staying Safe Swimming This Summer Page 8 Dates to Remember Page 9 Back-To-School Success Page 10 Protect Your Pets-Practice Basic Summer Safety Page 11 Hello and Happy Monday to everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend. It was another busy weekend in Sylvester and Worth County. Friday night might have been a very hot day and evening but there was a good crowd that beat the heat and showed up at the Downtown Movie Night to watch Paddington. Great job put on by Jana Dyke, Sylvester Main Street Director along with many volunteers. Then many didn t let Saturday get started too good without stopping by the Sylvester Farmer s Market. Good fruits and vegetables! If you haven t stopped by yet this season, be sure to plan to see them this coming Saturday. Great place to visit. We also had a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at Nether s on Saturday morning and they made a day of it. I tell you what, people can not say there is nothing to do in Sylvester because the calendar s stay full for sure. I want to say Thank you to everyone for your support to The Martin News and I sure hope everyone has a great week! ~ Lynn Meeks Manley ~ KIDS DAY IN THE PARK 2015 On September 5th, Men United Club, Inc. will be holding its Annual Kids Day in the Park from 11am-4pm at Jefford s Park. This is for all children ages 3 to 18. This is a community wide event and all children are invited. The Men United Club, Inc would like to see the community come together for this event. There will be food, music, games, and fun, fun and more fun. So make plans now to bring your family our for a great day at the park! If you are interested in donating or being a part of this event, please feel free to call (229) 272-2401. No donation is too big or too small and help does not go unnoticed. The Martin News is a proud sponsor of this event and are so excited that Men United Club, INC is offering this in our community again this year, so please be sure to make plans now to attend.
5K Color Run 1 Mile Kids Run The Martin News Sylvester, Georgia 7-13-15 August 15th 8am WCHS Stadium Support the Rams Registration forms can be picked up from Dynamic Fitness or Piggly Wiggly You can also register at www.active.com Eating Up The Hot Dogs Hot dogs are one of the most iconic American foods. No baseball game or cookout would be the same without them. Whether they are boiled, grilled, broiled or pan-fried, hot dogs are a favorite for both children and adults. National Hot Dog Day, an informal holiday in the United States, is celebrated on July 23. It was established by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. Hot Dog Day celebrates hot dogs as one of the stables of American cuisine. A hot dog is a cooked sausage served in a sliced bun, typically with garnishes and condiments. Sau- sages (also known as frankfurters) were brought to the United States by German immigrants in the 19th century. Over the years, hot dogs have become one of the most popular street foods in the USA. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council was established in 1994 by the American Meat Institute. The American Meat institute is the largest and oldest trade association that represents the U.S. meat and poultry industry. The Council is dedicated to providing consumers and media with information concerning nutrition, preparation, safety and quality of sausages and hot dogs as iconic American foods. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has also designated July as National Hot Dog Month. It organizes and sponsors numerous events held across the United States. These events, as you would expect, revolve around eating hot dogs, but usually include many other activities such as wiener dog races, root beer chugging contests and face painting. The proceedings from the events are often given to charity. Written by VaLenia Meeks Milling
LEGO Challenge This Week Saturday morning was full of food, fun and fellowship at Nether s. We all gathered to join the family and staff at their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on Front Street. Please be sure to stop be and see them. The food is delicious and the staff is so nice and fun to be around. Congratulations to the Nather s and good luck at your new location. Please join the fun at the Margaret Jones Public Library this Thursday, July 16th at 2pm. Each person will be given a blank Lego template to create their own superhero. Then using Lego s they will build his super hero vehicle... a boat, car, rocket, jeep, motorcycle, helicopter, jet ski, glider, buggy, jetpack, submarine, or truck. It will be loads of fun so be sure to join. Worth County School s Open House Schedule Pictured to the left is Worth County High School student Jarrett Sullivan. He recently won 4th place in the NATION at the National Beta Club Convention in the area of social studies! Students took a one hour test covering subjects of American history, government, economics, world history, geography, and current events. Great job Jarrett. We are very proud of you!
The Early Bird Gets The Worm Gummi worms are gelatin based candies that look like colorful worms. They were first created and marketed by the German candy company, Trolli and are just one of the many gummies available. The first gummi candies were created in 1922 by another German candy company called Haribo. These were in the shape of bears and are now popularly known around the world as gummi bears. Gummi worms come in a variety of colors and flavors. These creepy, crawly treats are one of the best selling candies of all time. So, grab yourself a bag of gummi worms and celebrate National Gummi Worm Day! Written by VaLenia Meeks Milling INGREDIENTS RICE KRISPIES ICE CREAM SANDWICHES 1 2 cup corn syrup 1 2 cup peanut butter 4 cups Rice Krispies 2 cups ice cream or 2 cups frozen yogurt, slightly softened DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, stir together corn syrup and peanut butter. Add cereal and stir until well coated. Press mixture firmly and evenly into a buttered 9"x13" pan. Place in freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Cut cereal mixture in half crosswise. Spread one half with softened ice cream or frozen yogurt. Top with second half of Rice Krispies mixture to make one very large sandwich. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Cut large sandwich into 2" portions. Wrap individually in foil paper or freezer wrap and store in freezer until needed. Makes 24 squares Written by VaLenia Meeks Milling Saturday Shopping Larry and I were out and about on Saturday. I do like to try and keep it at home so we Shop Local. I visited a couple places on Saturday just to say hi and see how things were going. Community support means everything to local business owners. I wanted to show everyone one of my purchases from Saturday. I love this bracelets that I picked up from Sugar Hills Charms. They are one of our new businesses downtown, located in the old Radio Shack building. Great staff and great items. They are getting new things in weekly. Be sure to stop by and see them. Since I also work for Liberty Tax Service, our colors are the green in these bracelets so I had to stock up on all the green! Love this store...be sure to stop by and see them. CALL US TODAY FOR A TOUR OF OUR FACILITY
Staying Safe Swimming this Summer The Martin News Sylvester, Georgia 7-13-15 Swimming is the most popular summer activity. The hard fact is that drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children ages 1-4. Protect you and your family by making water safety your priority. Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Even at a public pool or a lifeguarded beach, use the buddy system! Ensure that everyone in the family learns to swim well. Never leave a young child unattended near water and do not trust a child s life to another child; teach children to always ask permission to go near water. Have young children or inexperienced swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets around water, but do not rely on life jackets alone. Establish rules for your family and enforce them without fail. For example, set limits based on each person s ability, do not let anyone play around drains and suction fittings, and do not allow swimmers to hyperventilate before swimming under water or have breath-holding contests. Even if you do not plan on swimming, be cautious around natural bodies of water including ocean shoreline, rivers and lakes. Cold temperatures, currents and underwater hazards can make a fall into these bodies of water dangerous. If you go boating, wear a life jacket! Most boating fatalities occur from drowning. Avoid alcohol use. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance and coordination; affects swimming and diving skills; and reduces the body s ability to stay warm. Prevent Unsupervised Access to the Water Install and use barriers around your home pool or hot tub. Safety covers and pool alarms should be added as additional layers of protection. Ensure that pool barriers enclose the entire pool area, are at least 4-feet high with gates that are self-closing, self-latching and open outward, and away from the pool. The latch should be high enough to be out of a small child s reach. If you have an above-ground or inflatable pool, remove access ladders and secure the safety cover whenever the pool is not in use. Remove any structures that provide access to the pool, such as outdoor furniture, climbable trees, decorative walls and playground equipment. Keep toys that are not in use away from the pool and out of sight. Toys can attract young children to the pool. For more information on water safety, visit www.redcross.org. Written by VaLenia Meeks Milling
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Back-to-School Success Summer vacation will be coming to an end in a few short weeks. A new school year can cause some stress and anxiety for both children and their parents. To make the transition from summer vacation to back to school a little easier, it is best to have a plan before school starts. The following tips can help you get ready for your child s first day of the new school year. 1. Get back into school routines It is helpful to use the last few weeks of summer to get back into a school-day routine. Start breakfast, lunch, and snacks around the times your child will eat when school is in session. Plan morning activities outside the house in the week or two before school starts to get your child used to getting up and leaving the house in the mornings. This will help to break summer habits like sleeping late in the mornings. 2. Help your child become more independent Once in the classroom, your child will have to take care of many things on his own. You can get your child ready for this independence by talking about responsibilities ahead of time. This could include organizing book bag and school supplies and getting clothes for the next day ready at night. 3. Have a Plan Designate a spot where school things like backpacks and lunch boxes always go to avoid last-minute chaos in the morning. You might also have your child make a list of things to bring to school and post it by the front door. 4. Arrange a Time and Place for Homework Avoid daily battles by creating a daily homework routine. Establish a time and a place for studying at home. It is also important to be around to check in on your child s progress with homework. 5. After-School Plan School gets out before most working parents get home, so it's important to figure out where your children will go, or who will be at home, in the afternoons. You might find an after-school program through the school itself, a local YMCA, or a Boys and Girls Club. If possible, try to arrange your schedule so you can be there when your child gets home during those first few days of school. It may help your child adjust to the new schedule and teachers. 6. Make a Sick-Day Game Plan Working parents know the trials and tribulations of getting a call from the school nurse when they can t get away from the office. Make a plan ahead of time regarding who may be able to pick up your child in these instances. Make sure you know the school s policy. You may have to sign forms ahead of time listing people who have your permission to pick up your child. 7. Attend Orientations Schools typically hold orientation and information sessions before the start of each academic year. These are good opportunities for you to meet the key players: your child s teachers, school counselors, the principle, and front desk staff. 8. Talk to the Teachers When you talk to your child s teachers, ask about their approach to homework. Some teachers assign homework so kids can practice new skills while others focus on the accuracy of the assignments they turn in. Ask for the dates of tests and large assignments so you can help your child plan accordingly. For instance, if you know a big test is coming up on Friday morning, you will know to keep things simple on Thursday evening. 9. Make it a Family Affair The school routine that you put in place for your child will be more successful if you allow your child to make decisions regarding that routine. For instance, sit down with your child to create a routine chart. Ask your child what she wants to do first when she first gets home from school: play outside or do homework? Put this information on your child s routine chart. This will validate to your child that her input is heard and valued. For more information on back-to-school success, visit www.webmd.com Written by VaLenia Meeks Milling
Protect Your Pets Practice Basic Summer Safety The Martin News Sylvester, Georgia 7-13-15 Never leave your pets in a parked car. Not even for a minute. Not even with the car running and air conditioner on. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. Your pet may suffer irreversible organ damage or die. Watch the humidity. Animals are unable to cool themselves if the humidity is too high. Their body temperatures can rise to dangerous levels very quickly. Taking a dog's temperature will quickly tell you if there is a serious problem. Dogs' temperatures should not be allowed to get over 104 degrees. If your dog's temperature does, follow the instructions for treating heat stroke. Limit exercise on hot days. On very hot days, limit exercise to early morning or evening hours, and be especially careful with pets with white-colored ears, which are more susceptible to skin cancer, and short-nosed pets, which typically have difficulty breathing. Asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet's paws, so walk your dog on the grass if possible. Always carry water with you to keep your dog from dehydrating. Don't rely on a fan. Pets respond differently to heat than humans do. (Dogs, for instance, sweat primarily through their feet.) And fans don't cool off pets as effectively as they do people. Provide ample shade and water. Any time your pet is outside, make sure he or she has protection from heat and sun and has plenty of fresh, cold water. Tree shade and tarps are ideal because they don't obstruct air flow. A doghouse does not provide relief from heat in fact, it makes it worse. Cool your pet inside and out. Keep your pet from overheating indoors or out with a cooling body wrap, vest, or mat. Soak these products in cool water, and they'll stay cool for up to three days. If your dog doesn't find baths stressful, see if she enjoys a cooling soak. Watch for signs of a heat stroke. Extreme temperatures can cause heatstroke. Some signs of heatstroke are heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, seizure, and unconsciousness. Animals are at particular risk for heat stroke if they are very old, very young, and overweight, not conditioned to prolonged exercise, or have heart or respiratory disease. Some breeds of dogs like boxers, pugs, shih tzus, and other dogs and cats with short muzzles will have a much harder time breathing in extreme heat. How to treat a pet suffering from heatstroke - Move your pet into the shade or an air-conditioned area. Apply ice packs or cold towels to her head, neck, and chest or run cool (not cold) water over her. Let her drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. Take her directly to a veterinarian. For more information or protecting your pet, visit www.humanesociety.org. Written by VaLenia Meeks Milling Ed s Tires 202 East Franklin Street Sylvester (229) 776-6952 Tires, Brakes & Oil Changes Different sizes available to fit your needs Friendly staff to help you Manage your account online 101 Thompson Street Sylvester, Georgia 31791 (229) 776-3335 Hours are Monday-Thursday 9-4:30 Friday 9:30-5 Ed s Truckstop 209 Highway 82 NW Poulan (229) 776-4795 Home Cooking You ll Love
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