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6 Make the Most of Your Own Town

Staycations are the way to go if youâ€™re on a tight budget

8 Transitioning Babies to Solid Food A must read for first time parents

10 How Men Can Help During Pregnancy Make life easier on your partner with extra support

14 Take a Walk on the Wild Side

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16 Furry Friends Spark Love of Reading

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22 Making Meal Time Easier

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Make the most of your own town When the economy took a turn for the worse several years ago, many families had to cut costs in order to make ends meet. For many families, that meant leaving vacations on the cutting room floor. While the economy has rebounded, uncertainty surrounding that comeback has prevailed for many families, who remain hesitant to book a traditional vacation for fear of spending money they might be better off saving. The sacrifice of traditional vacations has led many families to embrace the "staycation," wherein families still take time off to be with one another but do so largely at home rather than heading off to an exotic locale or resort. A staycation

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is a great way for families to rediscover their own communities and spend quality time together without the hustle and bustle of airports or interstates. Families who still find themselves hesitant to commit to a more traditional vacation can heed the following tips to ensure their staycation is a success. Go out to dinner Part of the fun of a family vacation is getting to enjoy some nights out on the town. But even if you're not straying far from home this year, you can still enjoy the cuisine your community has to offer. Dine out a few nights during your time off, making sure to enjoy a few different restaurants instead of relying on

one your family frequents throughout the year. Dining out on a weeknight will create the feel of a more traditional vacation, and you might just find a new restaurant you and your family love and can revisit in the years to come. Absorb the local culture The daily grind has a way of making life hectic, and chances are you and your family don't get to enjoy your own community's culture throughout the year. Take advantage of the time afforded you by your staycation to soak up all the culture and recreational activities your community has to offer. Visit nearby museums, take in a performance at your local theater or explore a nearby park, be it for a day of hiking or a more laid back picnic in the sun. This can help everyone reacquaint themselves with the reasons you chose to settle down in your community. Go camping Just because you're having a staycation doesn't mean you have to stay home. Spend a few nights away from home by taking the family on a camping trip. The fee to stay at a nearby campsite is negligible when compared to the cost of hotel rooms for an entire family, and you won't spend nearly as much on food because you'll

need to bring your own to the campsite. Camp during the week instead of on the weekends, and you might have more of the campground to yourself. Head for the beach In its National Coastal Population Report examining population trends from 1970 to 2020, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found that 39 percent of the United States population lived in counties directly on the shoreline. North of the United States, Canadians know they are surrounded by three oceans and have access to thousands of additional bodies of water, including the Hudson Bay, Bering Sea and Gulf of St. Lawrence. That means access to the water and the beach is readily available for Americans and Canadians who wish to spend part of their staycation with some sand between their toes and the sound of waves crashing on the shorelines in their ears. Make time to visit the beach on your staycation, and you might be able to recreate the feeling of a more traditional getaway. Staycations have become a staple for families looking to avoid expensive resort vacations. But staying close to home can still be just as fun as traveling abroad.

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How men can pitch in during pregnancy The days when men took a hands-off approach to pregnancy are a thing of the past. Men now play a more active role during their partners’ pregnancies. Though veteran fathers might know what to expect and how to help, a first-time father may know little about how he can help make the next several months of his partner’s life as easy as possible. Pregnant women will make several prenatal visits to their doctors along the way to becoming a mother. Accompanying your partner on these visits will illustrate your own excitement about becoming a parent, and you might want to be there for certain milestones, such as the doctor showing you the results of an ultrasound where you may or may not decide to learn the sex of your child. Your presence on such visits will be appreciat-

ed as the pregnancy progresses and your partner finds it more and more difficult to get around on her own. Women often read about pregnancy to understand their bodies while they are with child. Do your own homework so you can better understand what your partner is going through. Gaining a better understanding of the physical and emotional changes taking place might help make you a more attentive and partner, which will make the pregnancy easier on everyone. If your partner wants to attend classes to learn about childbirth, accompany her as much as possible. Similar to accompanying your partner to the doctor’s office for prenatal visits, going to classes will make the pregnancy seem like more of a team effort, which can make things less stressful on her.

Pregnant women should avoid exposure to household cleaning products and insecticides. Such products can harm your unborn child, so take over the cleaning throughout the pregnancy. Stress is potentially harmful for anyone, and pregnant women are no exception. Stress will make the pregnancy more difficult and might prove harmful to mother and child. Take steps to make your partner’s life less stressful during her pregnancy, encouraging her to participate in relaxation exercises and taking on more of the household responsibilities as her pregnan-

cy progresses and her mobility becomes more restricted. Your partner will likely be on a restrictive diet. The American Pregnancy Association advises that pregnant women should avoid fish with mercury, smoked seafood, deli meat, soft cheeses, raw eggs, and raw meat. Make these sacrifices easier by avoiding these foods and beverages around your partner or cutting them from your diet entirely during the pregnancy. This furthers the notion your partner isn’t going it alone during the pregnancy, which can make it much easier for both of you.

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When analyzing the role of men in the household, it’s clear that those roles have changed over the years. Data from the American Time Use Survey and the Pew Research Center reveals that in 2011 men were spending far more time performing household duties than they were in 1965. Men spent 10 hours per week on chores in 2011, which is more than double the amount of time (four hours) they devoted to household duties in 1965. Despite that more active role at home, many men still feel they are not spending enough time with their children. The Pew survey, which examined more than 2,500 adults, found that 46 percent of fathers felt they weren’t spending enough time as they wanted to with their kids. Professional commitments keep many men from spending ample time with their kids, and while it many not be realistic for most fathers to walk away from their careers, there are steps men can take to make more time for their families. Don’t overextend yourself Much is made of how to-

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he Lynnwood Park Zoo is an attraction right here in Jacksonville’s own backyard, but few are aware of its wonder. For many adults, recalling the great days of their childhood typically includes some kind of trip to the zoo. Whether it was for a class trip, family day or time with friends, the zoo has a way of conjuring a youthful feeling. Lynwood Park has just the right amount of animals to get your children’s summer started with excitement. Enjoy a good hoot with the owl, prance with the antelope, and mingle with the monkeys. The iguanas tongue is sure to get a group laugh from the family, as well as the awkward smirk of the ostrich. The beautiful coats of the zebra and leopard will fascinate the children and draw them into the marvel of the world’s wildlife. The iguana’s harsh looking skin will leave them wanting to know more about the species and the hyperactive prairie dog will keep their eyes busy. If your kids have been the proud owners of a rodent family member, be sure to introduce them to the Capybara, the largest rodent in the world. The family can wander into the outback with the kangaroo as they bounce about in their enclosures with a powerful legs and a big smile, or travel to the chilly winters of the Arctic with the Arctic Fox. If your family is more of the barnyard type, be on the lookout for the pigmy goats, donkeys, highland cows, four horned sheep and potbellied pig. The children can even see (and maybe smell) a skunk while visiting the zoo. The list of animals at Lynnwood Park Zoo is ongoing and the family is sure to have a great day walking around the wildlife. The zoo makes a perfect summer escape for the restless and uninterested children of summer. For ticket information, animal lists and pictures from Lynnwood Park Zoo visit www. lynnwoodparkzoo.com.

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he warm weather beckons children outside to play. Whether they participate in organized sports or enjoy pick-up games with friends, sports are a way to remain physically active. A variety of leading oral health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association, have teamed up to remind parents, coaches and athletes to remember safety. A child or young adult’s mouth and face can be easily injured if the proper precautions are not used while participating in sports or recreational activities. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the seven million sports- and recreation-related injuries that occur each year are sustained by children as

young as five years old. In 2012, the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation forecasted that more than three million teeth would be knocked out in youth sporting events. They also reported athletes who don’t wear mouth guards are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth. Yet, in a survey commissioned by the American Association of Orthodontists, 67 percent of parents admitted their children do not wear a mouth guard during organized sports. At a time when a football helmet may cost a few hundred dollars, mouth guards remain inexpensive. When a mouth guard is working properly, it will hold teeth in place, resist tearing and allow for normal breathing. Rely on a dental professional to recommend the right mouth guard. Here are some additional sports safety tips to consider

to reduce young athletes’ risk of injury.  Wear a mouth guard when playing contact sports. Mouth guards can help prevent injury to a person’s jaw, mouth and teeth, and they are significantly less expensive than the cost to repair an injury. Dentists and dental specialists can make customized mouth guards to provide the best fit. Other lessexpensive options are the boil and bite mouth guards, which are softened in boiling water to fit the mouth, and stock mouth guards, which are ready-to-wear but may not fit as well as their customized counterparts.  Wear a helmet  Wear protective eyewear  Wear a face shield Summertime is an opportu-

nity to engage in recreational sporting activities. Athletes of all ages should wear the appropriate safety gear while competing to greatly reduce their risk of injury.

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The farm also adds a tractorpulled hayride into the mix. The adolescents will feel like they’ve gone back in time as they ride through the beautiful farm surrounded by green pastures and atop a bale of hay. You can create the picture perfect meal at the picnic area aboard 30 Acres and a Mule Farm and if you have younger kids, you won’t be able to pull them off the playground nearby. The older children will enjoy winding in and out of the obstacles of Jacksonville’s very first corn maze, produce by 30 Acres and a Mule Farm. The maze will make them feel as though they have escaped into a different world. For adults and children alike, one of the most sought after events is the gem panning. Visitors are able to pan for gems in the water and a gem cutter is even on-site. “The Gem Cut-

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A slow cooker can be a busy cook’s best asset in the kitchen. Slow cookers cook foods over a very low heat and can be programmed or set to turn on at a specific time and cook while you’re out running errands or at work. Because it draws a small amount of power, there is little risk for an accident when leaving the slow cooker unattended. Use it to make soups, stews, casseroles, sauces, and even shredded meats for Sloppy Joe’s or pulled-pork sandwiches.

Serve breakfast for dinner

On nights when you need a fast meal and may not have too many ingredients in the refrigerator, serving eggs, pancakes or waffles for dinner can make for an easy, tasty meal. Eggs can be enhanced with leftover vegetables for a veggie omelette, while Belgian waffles can be spiced up with bits of sausage and pepper in the batter. Picky eaters who are more inclined to gobble-up pancakes than enjoy a good steak may enjoy breakfast for dinner more than a traditional meal at the end of the day.

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Summer jobs for teens Story by Amy Binkley

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The taste of summer Story by Chantel Green

When life hands you summer, make a lemonade stand. Lemonade stands are an ageold summer tradition and this season is the perfect time to help your children build their very own small business. Not only are lemonade stands entertaining, but they can also draw on a valuable lesson in financial success. Your little ones have to create a product, determine its value, market their brand and earn a profit. You and your family could take the simple route to a lemonade stand and use a normal folding table from the local superstore, but there’s more adventure in taking the road less traveled – help them build their

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Things were so much easier when Cora just slept all day and sat in her swing or Boppy lounger. Nothing in the house is safe! She chases the dogs, pulls all of her DVD’s out of the entertainment center, tosses books from the bookshelf onto the floor, and toys are constantly scattered from one end of the living room to the other. My 10 month bundle of energy can clap her hands, crawl, and pull herself up to stand. This mobility thing does come at a price. Cora whacked her forehead on the coffee table twice when she was learning to stand. The first time left a noticeable bruise that lasted a couple days, but I learned a trick on Pinterest and decided to try it. Especially since Cora refuses to let me touch her with an ice pack. It may sound kind of ridiculous to smear fruit on your kid, but applying fresh banana will keep a nasty bruise from appearing. I’m not usually one to test home remedies, but it really worked!

Cora’s newfound mobility has created a new difficulty for me, as well as her forehead. It leaves me little time to get things done around the house like dishes, laundry, and general cleaning, let alone packing our entire household for Okinawa. She hates being in her play pen, what we have so affectionately dubbed “baby jail”. I can usually get about 15 minutes worth of stuff done before she starts yelling “Mamamamama!” and trying to climb out. Nap time gives me an hour or two if I’m lucky. As I’m writing this, reality is starting to hit that by the next edition, Cora will be a year old, probably walking, cutting teeth, and we will most likely be on our way to or already in Okinawa. That’s a pretty sobering thought, my friends. We have just a few weeks to rent our house out, pack and ship all of our belongings, plan a birthday party... I’m going to lose my mind. I’m glad that at least when I go crazy, I get to take ya’ll with me!

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Art Windows Craft a paper window that doubles as a frame for children’s drawings and artworks - great for tackling themes on the weather or the changing seasons, and provides a venue for expressing feelings and creativity. Materials Construction paper • • Glue • Scissors • Ruler • Pencil • Art tissue (optional) • String (optional) Instructions 1. Before making the window, look at the size of the sketch paper that you regularly use for drawings and artworks. Use this size to cut out the window’s back panel from construction paper. The back panel should be larger than the drawing paper at least an inch on all 4 sides. 2. Cut out an identical size of construction paper for the window’s front panel. 3. To make the window panes, cut out 2 or 4 equal sections on the front panel. 4. Glue the front and back panels along the right, left, and bottom sides. The top side should remain open to provide a slot for putting in drawings and artworks. *Try to apply glue as close to the edges as possible to ensure that there is enough room for drawings to be easily put inside the art window. 5. If you like, you may cut out 2 long strips of construction paper and glue them at the top and bottom sides of the front panel. You’re all done unless of course you want to add some embellishments like stickers, glitter glue or small paper shapes. You may also draw or paint on some designs on the window frame. If you want to add curtains you may go on to do Steps 6 to 11. Otherwise try slip-

ping in your drawings to create a nice window view (See Step 12). 6. Curtains add an element of surprise about what lies behind it. To start making paper curtains, cut out a pair of tissue paper pieces that roughly covers the entire area of the window. 7. Fold each piece of tissue paper accordion-style (back-and-forth folding) along its longer side. 8. Punch a hole about an inch from one end of each folded tissue paper. 9. Punch a hole on both corners of the window’s top edge. Cut a string long enough to span the width of the window. Secure the string onto one of the holes on the window. String the pair of folded tissue paper through the string. 10. Insert the other end of the string onto the second hole. Pull the string taut and make a knot around the hole to secure the string in place. 11. Gently unfold and spread each tissue paper to transform it into a curtain. You may tape the middle of the string onto the window to prevent it from sagging from the weight of the paper curtains. 12. Try putting in an artwork through the window’s top slot. Carefully slide the curtains towards the sides to provide a good view of the artwork. This window is a great way to showcase children’s artworks. Change the view by making new drawings - a great concept that can capture themes like the changing weather and seasons, places around the world, habitats, or even imaginary places. A window is a symbolic gateway to a world of possibilities and imagination. So have children create, explore and express themselves - let them surprise you with what lies behind those curtains! Provided by firstpalette.com

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1. Take advantage of summer’s bounty by eating lots and lots of local fresh fruits and vegetables. 2. Choose organic food whenever possible. 3. Limit your sugar intake. BUT whatever you do, never substitute chemical laden artificial sweeteners for natural sugar. Instead choose natural sweeteners derived from plants like stevia or monk fruit. 4. Drink plenty of water BUT not tap water. Choose spring water or water that has been treated by reverse osmosis. These options taste much better and don’t contain all the harmful chemicals that are in tap water. 5. Install a shower filter. Even more harmful chemicals get into your

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Seeing your child finish high school and prepare for the next big step can be rewarding for them and for you. But you may have concerns about how your son or daughter will fare financially in the real world. Before he or she leaves home for college or a full-time job, you may want to provide a few money-managing tips. Here are six to consider. Track spending by keeping receipts. The reality is that most kids don’t know how much things cost. Whether they’re working for their own money or are being helped out by mom, keeping tabs on what goes out can help set the course for lifelong financial habits. A plain envelope for receipts is an easy way to start. Set a budget. This simple practice is key to keeping spending in line. Once your son or daughter knows where money is going, he or she can set a realistic budget

based on weekly or monthly obligations. Set a weekly limit and use cash. It’s easier to overdraw an account when using a debit card, so carrying cash may help. By getting enough cash to cover expenses for the week, kids can literally see where their money is going. Plan ahead for large expenses. If the auto insurance premium is due twice per year, saving small amounts each month is much easier than trying to wrangle a large sum at once. A road trip with friends can be much more rewarding if your child has saved up and can travel without going into debt. Distinguish between wants and needs. This is something children learn very early, but once on their own, they may be overwhelmed with decisions. Your child may think the occasional “gift” isn’t bad, but buying with abandon can

create serious problems. Avoid debt. This sounds simple, but young adults can be the most susceptible to credit card marketers. Let your child know that items purchased with credit cards can end up costing much more than the ticket price if interest charges are allowed to accrue. While it’s impossible to impart every bit of financial wisdom on your children, offering helpful advice when you can and letting your child know that financial responsibility begins now can help them prepare for a more promising financial future. Chuck Busack is a Financial Advisor at First Command Financial Services in Jacksonville, NC. This article was written by First Command, and it is intended to promote the professional services of the company.

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Fuel for the imagination Reading programs engage the mind through summer Story by Amy Binkley School’s out for summer, but education doesn’t have to take a vacation. Summer reading programs are popping up at libraries throughout the country, and Coastal Carolina is joining the fun. While books may seem outdated and boring to a younger audience, fostering a love for reading will inevitably help them in the future, and technology, like smart phones and e-readers, makes it easier than ever to pull up a good story. The Onslow County Library in Jacksonville, N.C., along with the Harriotte B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, have been gearing up for months planning programs where children, teens and adults will not only keep a log of how many minutes there patrons read but participate in other fun activities. Onslow County Library’s theme for this year’s children’s summer reading program is “Dig Into Reading.” Kids will unearth treasures found within in the pages of books as well as participate in learning about rocks from experts from Martin Marietta Rock Quarry, search for fossils with the Onslow County Museum and have close encounters with native reptiles with the North Carolina Aquarium. The Department of Defense

Libraries’ program “Have Book – Will Travel” is sure to provide a summer full of adventures. Last year, dozens of children ranging from age four to 11 combined with the teenage group managed an astonishing combined total of 247,991 minutes of reading. “Our purpose in being here is to meet the needs of the family members of Navy and Marine personnel,” said Jana Guitar, program supervisor at the Harriotte B. Smith Library. “It fills a lovely gap for things children can do during the summer and also helps them to continue reading.” Fran Bing, youth services technician at the base library, boasts a large teen crowd every year for the summer reading program and allows the group to have a lot of control and opinions about what they want for the events. “At this age group, library usage drops off dramatically,” Bing remarked. “By giving (teens) a positive experience at our library, they’ll be more likely to utilize what tools we offer.” Those who would like to participate in the summer reading programs can jump in at any time. For more information, visit their websites at www. onslowcountync.gov/library/‎ and www.mccslejeune.com/ libraries.

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hat is that masked bandit with a ringed tail we often see at night prowling around our yards, roadsides, and garbage cans? Most likely it is the nocturnal Raccoon. They are omnivores and will eat anything they can find or catch…. So mice, fruit, fish, insects, eggs, and trash will all be considered a tasty meal. They can also frequently be seen “washing” their food in streams as they moisten it before eating. They may not wash their paws before dinner, but at least their food is clean! Raccoon mothers will look for a den site to have her babies in. This can be any kind of cavity such as in a hollow log, a hole in the ground under a fallen tree, or up in a hole in a tree. Unfortunately, it can also be under your porch or shed, in your attic, or in the insulation of walls in houses. This is a bad situation, and the mother and babies must be encouraged to leave at once. They can cause too much damage and must be removed if they are inside your house. The babies (called kits) will stay in the den until they are almost 2 months old, and then they will start going outside with her to begin practice hunting.Most people start to see the babies in the summer as they begin to explore the area with her. Admire them from a safe distance away and do not try and approach them. She

teaches her youngsters to turn over stones to find tasty bugs and worms, to climb trees to reach fruit and berries, and how to catch frogs and crayfish in creeks.Often as you hike through the woods you can find their footprints in the nearby mud. They are intelligent animals with clever paws and agile fingers, and they quickly learn how to find food in many places. Trash can lids that are not on tightly enough will easily be pried open. When they are tired, they may climb a tree to rest. Sometimes they have trouble getting back down. If that happens, just leave them be and they will soon figure it out by themselves. Another way the youngsters sometimes get in trouble is if they fall into something and cannot get out,such as dumpsters and window wells. Then you may have to push in a large branch or piece of wood

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seems to be acting strangely or walking funny, or just sitting down and not moving, then it probably is sick. Do not try and care for it yourselves – this is extremely dangerous.Call Animal Control or the Wildlife Officer and report it. They will need to come and remove it before it has a chance to bite or scratch anyone or their pets. You may also call Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary at 910-326-6432 for advice as well.

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The majesty of a mother’s love By Amy Binkley

Amanda Hernandez is loved. The bubbly redhead’s natural maternal instinct won her a place in the hearts of most people who met her long before she was ever recognized for an award. “She has reached out, touched and helped so many people by just showing kindness, love and compassion,” said her husband, Chief Petty Officer Angel Hernandez. “She spent countless nights caring for our sick children, juggling homework, giving baths, taking care of automotive issues, handling housing matters and chauffeuring kids to therapies or other scheduled activities.” While Amanda’s main priority is her family, she considers it her duty and honor as a military spouse to extend her open arms to others. “As a military spouse you have a family no matter where you may go,” she explained.

When you see her in action, you just know this is a military wife who has it figured out. “We form lifelong friendships and bond together through good times and bad.” Her own tragedy of losing a child was devastating, but it couldn’t keep her down. “She decided, almost immediately, there had to be other military families going through the same grief without the benefit of a support group,” one ofher nominators wrote. It fueled her to begin the Resolve Through Sharing Infant Loss Support Group at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune last October, and the response was tremendous. “I often wonder how Amanda does it.

She can bring you in and make you feel like family,” another nominator noted. “She is one of those few people you know will drop everything and come help you in your time of need.” Having experienced the trials of multiple deployments, Amanda knows sometimes the heroes left at home just need a shoulder to cry on. “When you see her in action, you just know this is a military wife who has it figured out,” a friend wrote. “She has it all balanced so well. I have seen her not only think of her own sailor, but of everyone he is deployed with and their families.” Amanda’s approaches military life with an inspiring flexibility. “Be ready to roll with the punches,” she said. “And remember, like with everything in life, it is what you make it.”

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Henderson trail Fun for the whole family Story by Chantel Green

hiking trail filled with obstacles for walkers and bikers alike, including steep hills, wooden ramps, bridges and sharp turns – the perfect place for your children to blow off steam this summer. During the next few months, many children will grow restless and beg to get out of the house due to the lack of school activities. Henderson Pond Trail aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune provides an escape into the environment and a stark contrast from the technologically based activities today’s youth has grown accustomed to using for entertainment. As an added bonus, they’ll be out of energy by the time your family arrives back at the front door. Off the beaten path and under a canopy of trees, sits a well-kept Lejeune secret unlike the traffic ridden roadways of a suburban community. The winding pathway is covered in greenery, and filled with small waterways and fallen trees. The tree tops cover the burning heat of the summer sun, but allow for slivers of light to shine through, lighting the way for hiking Henderson Trail. The challenge of the trail is within the obstacles consisting of small waterways and fallen trees, but the obstacles make the journey more intriguing, especially for children. Problems may arise due to the length of the hike, because seven miles is a long hike for beginners. Fortunately, there are a few shortcuts throughout the voyage which makes turning around for a shorter hike a viable option. Within the woods, wildlife is in abundance. There are friendly turtles, deer and woodpeckers, but your family will also fare well to look out for snakes and possibly small black bears. The sightings of black bears are rare, but the Outdoor Adventures staff of Camp Lejeune warns the encounters are possible. As for the snakes, there is a possibility to see the creatures just about anywhere in

the summertime. It is important to know the markings of a North Carolinian venomous snake. All of the venomous snakes in North Carolina can be identified by the shape of their head with the exception of the Eastern Coral Snake, the rarest venomous snake in North Carolina. If you see a snake with a head shaped like a triangle or an arrowhead, it is definitely venomous and you should steer clear. The Coral Snake is the only venomous snake with a round head, usually the sign of a non-venomous snake. This dangerous serpent can be identified easily with its striped pattern,

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alternating between black, red and yellow. As long as you are equipped with knowledge of the dangers of the outdoors and are prepared with plenty of water and nutrients needed throughout a summer day, you will do well with your family on the Henderson Pond Trail. If hiking is something you and your family would be interested in this summer, take the children down to the Henderson trail for an adventure. For more information on Henderson trail and more, visit www.mccslejeune. com/Outdoor.

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Dig into Reading 10am every Wednesday and Thursday at the Sneads Ferry library location. 2pm Wednesday for 3-5 and 2pm Thursday K-2 at the Jacksonville library location. 1pm every Thursday at the Richlands library location. 2pm every Thursday at the Swansboro library location. Summer Reading 2013 is here. Register at your library and attend our weekly programs all about under ground wonders! Visit www. onslowcountync.gov/library for more details and library locations.

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Orcafolk Festival 10am-11am. Outdoors along School Road & Howard Street on Howard Street & School Road in Ocracoke. The 14th Annual Ocrafolk Festival on Ocracoke Island will feature new and returning artists the weekend of June 7 to 9 in this free, family-friendly outdoor festival along School Road and Howard Street, Ocracoke. Presented by Ocracoke Alive, the festival celebrates music, storytelling and artisans from the North Carolina

6:00am-12:00pm. Greenville Public Works 1500 Beatty Street in Greenville. Keep Greenville Beautiful holds an Indoor Yard Sale. Donations can be made at Public Works during normal business hours by calling Cheryl Tafoya, 252-329-4048. Donations are tax deductible.

Pine Knoll Shores 6th Annual Kayak for the Warriors Race 10:00am - 5:00pm. Pine Knoll Shores Oakleaf Drive in Pine Knoll Shores. A 3.2-mile paddle board/kayak race through Pine Knoll Shores canals in support of Hope for the Warriors, a non-profit organization that benefits wounded and fallen warriors and their families. $5-$45 depending on the event. Race-day registrations accepted. Contact 252-247-4353 for more information.

Legos in the Library 10:00am - 11:00am June 8-9. Onslow County Library 58 Doris Avenue East in Jacksonville. Grades K-12 Kids in grades K-12 are invited to express their creativity and show their Lego building techniques from simple to advanced.

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Lunch N Learn 12:00pm - 1:00pm. New Bern Craven County Public Library 400 Johnson Street in New Bern. The New BernCraven County Public Library will present a “Lunch ‘n Learn” event. Author Flora Ann Scearce will share her mother’s own story, “Cotton Mill Girl,” a story of life and learning, a story of love and finding one’s self during a time when the only thing constant in the world was change.

Journerys of the Imagination 4:30pm - 6:00pm. Richlands Library 299 S Wilmington Street in Richlands. Bonjour mes amis! If one cannot visit Paris in June, the next best thing would be a Journey of the Imagination there! Come and join us in our faux cafe Parisien and enjoy French music, art, stories, fashion and crafts-and of course French food! We will be sampling crepes, among other things.

Teen Game Night 5pm-6:30pm. Main Library Sneads Ferry Branch 242 Sneads Ferry Road in Sneads Ferry. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to a night of fun video games,board games, snacks and more!

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Foundation Center Workshop 9:00am. Main Library Jacksonville 58 Doris Avenue East in Jacksonville. “Introduction to Fundraising Planning” and “Introduction

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to Finding Funders.” This special session will be led by Kief Schladweiler, Coordinator of Cooperating Collections with the Foundation Center (www. foundationcenter.org). Mr. Schladweiler will highlight the electronic and print resources available for your free use at the Onslow County Public Library, a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center. Please register in advance by calling Karen Moore at 910.455.7350, ext. 1421.

JUNE 15

Summer Reading Carnival 11:00am - 1:00pm. Onslow County Public Library 58 Doris Avenue East in Jacksonville. Bring the family to register for Summer Reading. Carnival includes DJ, face painting, spin art, Sturgeon City touch tank and many more fun activities to kick off this year’s Summer Reading festivities.

JUNE 18

Paleo-Palooza! 2:00pm. Main Library Jacksonville 58 Doris Avenue East in Jacksonville.

Aurora Fossil Museum will give you a hands-on experience with the ancient life forms that inhabited our coastal region and left a permanent mark on the landscape.

American Girl Book Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Onslow County Library 58 Doris Avenue East in Jacksonville. Grades 2-5 We’ll read and discuss a different American Girl book each month, enjoy & have fun with crafts & other activities. Meets monthly. Jacksonville: 3rd Tues, 4:30 pm.

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1:00pm - 2:30pm. North Carolina Estuarium 223 E Water St in Washington. The North Carolina Estuarium presents “BUGS.” Alina Suedbeck, a high school student at Green Acres Academy, shares her fascination of bugs with children ages 7-12. she teaches the children how to collect, classify and mount specimens. They will make a bug net and collect bugs on the Estuarium grounds.

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Scaly Skins, No Fins with NC Aquarium 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Onslow County Public Library 58 Doris Avenue East in Jacksonville. Have a close encounter with the native reptiles of North Carolina’s land and sea. Learn about the characteristics of this amazing group of slithering, sliding, swimming and crawling creatures. Discover where they live, what they eat and which ones may be hiding in your own backyard.

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Pediatric dentistry is a specialized dental field that requires additional training and experience. After completing her Bachelor’s degree, Dr. Halley attended four years of dental school at the University of North Carolina at ChaUpon compel Hill. She then completed an Hospital Colorado. JUNE 27 child an opportunity to gain a to complete these knee-to-knee additional three year residency pletion of his residency in June sense of comfort and trust with exams. Dig It! JUly 10 in order to become a pediatric 2012, Dr. Talley now joins Halley Dr. Halley, Dr. Talley and their schOOL age chiLd 10:00am 11:00am. Sneads Ferry Library DiscoveryDr. Table & Sea Turtles Halley and Dr. Talley Teen will White Pediatric Dentistry in Jack- team. We will schedule treatment dentist. 242 Sneads Ferry Roadfor in Sneads Event another Ferry. day after all your carefully monitor growth and deWilmington. Dr. Brian Talley graduated sonville and velopmentSwansboro changes as your child questions haveteeth been answered. This specialized training Cum Laude with a B.S. in BiolLearn all aboutgives fossils -from sharks 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Library transitions from primary teeth to infant OraLhow exam 1460 W Corbett Dr. Halleytoand Talley ogy from the University of Mis-fabulous fishDr. bones andthe beyond! Discover Avenue in Swansboro. a full adult dentition. dental Thewhat American of Beaches skills necessary to are treatmade children, sissippi in 1997. He received his with sandcastle fossils and learn kinds Academy Onslow are known as A the D.M.D from the University of infants, adolescents and children Pediatric Dentistry and the prophylaxis, fluoride treatment just a School few simple items. with specialofneeds. animals lived in Onslow “graveyardand of the Atlantic” due to the appropriate radiographs Dental Association Dr. would Halley have is American Mississippi of Dentistry Local artist, Sandi Adams of certified byCounty! End the lessonrecommends by digging for items that wash ashore- exwith a comprehensive the first interesting dental along the American Board in sand 2002 and was subsequently Sandicastles, willas give very own fossils! Program ledfor by your child ¬from fossils aminationtowill helpto Dr.seeds Halley, examination oc- shipwrecks Dentistry. commissioned an hands-on Officer in of Pediatricyour Dr. Talley and staff to individuage one or from within exams the United States Public Health Limited lessons to participants. Registration is Chance Hellmann fromcur thearound Onslow another continent. Come and alize recommendations Your child mayMuseum. have been six months of the eruption Service. Assigned to the Indian please recommended for this program; County learnofto identify the mysteriousfor oral Health Service, Dr. Talley was examined by or treatment may the first teeth. At the first exam, hygiene at home. We will work call your local branch. treasures that can be discovered in our first stationed on the Flathead have started with another den- the following will be discussed: with your child to assist them own backyard! with gradually taking responare special3situations feeding practices, recommended Indian Reservation in Northwest tist. There July JUNE 22 Dig into Reading Montana in 2002. He then trans- when, for a variety of reasons, cleaning routines for oral hy- sibility for their own oral health through an understanding of and eruption referred to Wednesday us for giene, ferred toathe Southern Ute Indian children are Building Beautiful Container 10am every andteething Thursday JUly 17 dentalWendal disease, oral hygiene, and patterns, pacifier and Fly-Rite thumb with Reservation in Southwest Colo- evaluation atand Garden thepossible Sneads treatFerry library location. Wandell the role of diet as it relates sucking habits, use of fluoride, It is our rado in- 2005. After six andLibrary one ment by Dr. 10:00am 12:00pm. Main 2pmHalley. Wednesday for 3-5 and 2pm 10am at the Sneads Ferry libraryto their half years with the Indian Health practice to arrange a limited family dental history and dental overall health.

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Your child may have been examined by or treatment may have started with another dentist. There are special situations when, for a variety of reasons, children are referred to us for evaluation and possible treatment by Dr. Halley. It is our practice to arrange a limited exam (consultation) to determine which treatment option is best for your child. We schedule these as an initial visit for Dr. Halley to meet you and your child, complete an exam and review x-rays. This appointment gives your child an opportunity to gain a sense of comfort and trust with Dr. Halley and her team. We will schedule treatment for another day after all your questions have been answered.

Come meet the caring and compassionate team of Halley White Pediatric Dentistry today!

Infant Oral Exam The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association recommends the first dental examination for your child occur around age one or within six months of the eruption of the first teeth. At the first exam Dr. Halley will discuss the following: feeding practices, recommended cleaning routines for oral hygiene, teething and eruption patterns, pacifier and thumb sucking habits, use of fluoride, family dental history and dental safety issues for your child. She will brush your child’s teeth with a toothbrush, complete a dental exam and apply a fluoride as a preventative measure. One of our treatment rooms is designed specifically for young children to complete these knee-to-knee exams.

Specialized dentistry for infants, children, adolescents and children with special needs.

Preschool Child

If your child’s first visit occurs once all 20 primary (baby) teeth have erupted, Dr. Halley and her clinical staff may complete a prophylaxis or dental cleaning. Depending on the age of your child, their behavior and additional risk factors, Dr. Halley may also recommend radiographs (x-rays) be taken to diagnose areas of concern. The visit will conclude with a professionally applied topical fluoride treatment.

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For information call 910-686-1869 Formore more information call or visit our website at www.GrowingGrins.com 910-686-1869 8115 Suite 204 |at Wilmington, NC 28411 or OrMarket visitStreet, our website 306 Dolphin Drive | Jacksonville, NC 28546 www.GrowingGrins.com 910-333-0343 | Fax: 910-333-0346

For more information call 910-686-1869 Or visit our website at www.GrowingGrins.com Conveniently located in Porters Neck in the Medac Building at:

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Dr. Halley will carefully monitor growth and development changes as your child transitions from primary teeth to a full adult dentition. A dental prophylaxis, fluoride treatment and appropriate radiographs along with a comprehensive examination will help Dr. Halley and her staff to individualize recommendations for oral hygiene at home. We will work with your child to assist them with gradually taking responsibility for their own oral health through an understanding of dental disease, oral hygiene, and the role of diet as it relates to their overall health.

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location. 2pm at the Jacksonville library location. How did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids without modern technology? Join us as educator T.J. Shimeld, a.k.a Wendal Wandell, uses magic, puppetry and hands-on demonstration to teach about the ancient Egyptians and the simple machines they used.

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Fly-Rite with Wendal Wandell 12pm at the Richlands library location. 2pm at the Swansboro library location. How did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids without modern technology? Join us as educator T.J. Shimeld, a.k.a Wendal Wandell, uses magic, puppetry and hands-on demonstration to teach about the ancient Egyptians and the simple machines they used.

Tolkien Party for Teens 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Richlands Library 299 S Wilmington Street in Richlands. Come, explore Middle Earth & celebrate the Shire! From second breakfast to evening festivities, all hobbits, trolls, elves

and others are welcome to celebrate all things Tolkien on this midsummer’s day. Costumes are highly welcomed.

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Horse Sense & Survival Tour 8:00am - 12:00pm. Cape Lookout National Seashore 131 Charles Street in Harkers. The tours are led by Dr. Sue Stuska, Wildlife Biologist specializing in horses with the National Park Service at Cape Lookout National Seashore. Dr. Stuska’s intimate knowledge of the horses makes for an exciting and enlightening glimpse into the relationships, family bonds, behavior, and daily lives of these wild animals.

A Year with Jane Austen 6:00pm. Main Library Swansboro Branch 1460 West Corbett Avenue in Swansboro. OCPL will celebrate “AYear with Jane Austen,” in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice. Seasonal events throughout 2013 will reflect the hobbies and habits of the Regency period. In our second program, we will celebrate summer with a Regencystyle picnic at the Swansboro branch, including light refreshments, lawngames, and crafts. (In the case of inclement weather, program will still be held inside the library).

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Be A “Rock” Star 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Richlands Library 299 S Wilmington Street in Richlands. Folks from the Martin Marietta Rock Quarry will explain how they move tons of dirt and rock, how rock forms, and what it’s going to be used for. See and touch samples of rocks and fossils found in Martin Marietta Quarries across the country.

2:00pm. Discovery Diving Company 414 Orange Street in Beaufort. Discovery Diving Company will share why SCUBA diving is one of the most thrilling adventures a person can have. Learn about the mysterious under water world known as the “graveyard of the Atlantic,” where the remnants and treasures of old ship wrecks give life to a variety of aquatic species.

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