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High school seniors may be pre-paring for prom or getting ready to receive their diplomas, but high school juniors are spending time in-vestigating various colleges.

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Big-name schools aren’t the be-all, end-all. While the well-known schools, particularly the Ivy League universities, may garner a lot of at-tention, there are many other lesser-known schools that provide a qual-ity education.

Students who thrive regardless of class size may not have to worry as much about the size of a school. Those who like an intimate setting and more one-on-one interaction may want to gear their searches

to schools that have a smaller population.

Part of the decision-making pro-cess will involve the costs of going to school. A private university will be more expensive than a public in-stitution. Although some students deter paying for college by taking out loans, keeping the bigger picture in mind -- especially the loan pay-ments that will await students upon graduation -- can help steer school choices.

Students should be honest when assessing their academic history and abilities. Some schools have very stringent acceptance policies and will only accept students who fit a certain academic profile. If a grade point average or SAT score falls be-low a school’s requirement, applying to that school and paying the appli-cation fee might not be in a student’s best interest.

Some school decisions are made simply by the programs offered. For a student who has a very spe-

cific degree in mind, there may be a limited number of schools that specialize in that course of study. However, a liberal arts major can select among a much greater number of options. Also, students should think beyond academics to athletics and other activities.

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Unlike Drew Barrymore’s character Josie Geller in the movie “Never Been Kissed,” most people do not get a prom night do-over. If you are gett ing ready to party with your friends, here are several tips for beauty success.

Moisturize and treat blemishes to get skin looking its best. Start a regimen several weeks before prom to get your skin in shape and looking beautiful. Exfoliation with a mild product will release dead skin cells and enable makeup to bett er adhere to your face.

Rather than trying out a trendy style or something that is bold, keep makeup choices simple. This way when you look back on pho-tos in years to come your look will always seem timeless.

If you will be going for dark eyes, keep lips bare or add a soft gloss. Bold, red lips pair well with simple eyes decked in a neutral color.

Using a shimmery white powder in the corners of each eye will open up your eyes and make you appear more refreshed.

Use waterproof or water-resistant mascara and stay-put lipstick. This way your makeup will remain fl awless through all the happy tears and hugs shared with your classmates.

Many women make the mistake of choosing foundation color that doesn’t blend with their skin. This creates visible lines of demarca-tion at the jawline or hairline. Visit your favorite beauty counter and ask a cosmetic salesperson for help to fi nd the right match. Blend the foundation down the neck so your face will not be a diff erent color from your body when wearing a strapless gown.

Those with a fl awless complexion and want a dewy look can use a tinted moisturizer instead of foundation.

Powder blush and mineral powder foundation last longer on skin, especially when sweating. Aft er makeup application, dust with fi n-ishing powder to set everything.

Liquid eyeliner lasts longer and applies smoother than pencil products. Practice

before prom to solidify your applica-tion technique.

Use bronzer or self-tanner for a safer, more controllable color than tanning. When applying bronzer, sweep the hollow of your cheeks. Dab some on your temples, your

hairline, along the sides of your nose, under your jawline and on

your neck.Matt e makeup generally looks bet-

ter in photography than frosted col-ors, especially when the fl ashes will be

going rapid-fi re.Don’t match your eye shadow to your gown or eyes. Use colors that naturally

bring out the hue of your eyes. Blue eyes are brightened by shades of chocolate or taupe. Brown eyes can be enhanced with shades of

navy and sapphire. Green or hazel eyes will be comple-mented by eggplants and burgundy.

Prom is a time to explore options and look beautiful on this special night.

ishing powder to set everything.Liquid eyeliner lasts longer and applies smoother than pencil products. Practice

before prom to solidify your applica-tion technique.

Use bronzer or self-tanner for a safer, more controllable color than tanning. When applying bronzer, sweep the hollow of your cheeks. Dab some on your temples, your

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T he costs of attending the prom can start to pile up pretty fast. For cost-conscious parents and teens, a little relief from

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Finding ways to save money come prom season can be simple, and the following are a handful of ways parents and teens can make such a memorable night more af-fordable.Rent youR gown

Guys rent their tuxedos for the prom, and gals can follow suit by renting their gowns for the night.

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Renting a limousine is considered a prom night tradition, so teens who must have a limo can split the cost with as many friends as possible to save some money. If a limo is beyond your budget, you can have just as much fun without the limo by borrowing Mom and Dad’s car. You can still head to the prom with friends if you borrow a car instead of renting a limousine, especially if Mom or Dad happens to drive a minivan.take your own photoS

Many of today’s teens have their own smartphones, which may come with a high definition camera built in. These cameras are capable of taking great pho-

tos, which can save teens and their par-ents money on the cost of potentially costly photogra-phy. You can still order a photography package if you want some profession-al quality photos, but choose a smaller package and leave the rest of the night’s photography up to you and your friends.attenD an afforDable after party

Some schools host their own prom after parties at the school itself, and such parties are free or cost very little money. Such after parties are a fun and safe way to end the night, and they won’t break the bank like a costly hotel room, either. If your school does not host a post-prom gathering, head

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H igh-schoolers envision many diff erent scenarios for prom night. They may have their wardrobe picked out, the transpor-tation arranged and the

group of friends with whom they will cel-ebrate. What prom-goers may not foresee is heading to the prom without a date. The reality is students go solo to the prom each year and still have a very good time.

Prom is a highlight of high school for many teenagers. But a great deal of pres-sure is placed on students come prom night, when students’ worries about their att ire pale in comparison to the social pressure. Many would-be prom goers would prefer to go without a date to alle-viate some of the pressure to live up to ex-pectations. Today it is common for groups of friends to go to prom or homecoming together.

For students att ending the prom with-out a date, there are still ways to enjoy the event to the fullest. These are some tips for having fun at prom if you’re going stag.HAVE A PARTY WITHIN A PARTY

Use the prom as an excuse to hold a sin-gles mixer. Spread the word there will be opportunities for singletons to meet and perhaps pair off . There are likely many other boys and girls at the school who are att ending the prom without a date, mak-ing prom night a perfect opportunity to meet someone new. Knowing there will be a new group of friends to meet once they arrive could motivate students to att end.TAKE A FRIEND

Provided the school doesn’t have strict rules about prom “couples,” bring what-ever friend you want to be your prom “date.” You are likely to feel much more com-fortable with some-one you know by your side. SIBLING SET-UP

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As most people know, for such a little person, babies seemingly need a ton of gear and other items. One thing the baby will eventually need is a nursery to call home. Although newborns do spend the first few months of their lives often tucked in at night in a bassinet or co-sleeper cradle in mom’s bedroom, chances are the infant will nap or gradually spend increasing amounts of time in his or her own room. Outfitting the nursery with the essentials can mean comfort and convenience.

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At some point in the near future, baby will be doing most of his or her sleeping exclusively in the crib. Although that can seem like a far-off goal now that your little one prefers to sleep in your arms while watching late-night television, after a few months junior will become comfortable with his or her room and may even enjoy the security the crib provides.

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Position the crib away from items that can be grabbed by curious hands. Try to keep it away from windows for draft reasons and also to avoid window-fall accidents. Cribs should be free of breathing obstructions, like stuffed animals or puffy side bumpers to reduce the risk of SIDS.Changing table

Most parents prefer a convenient changing table that also stores diapers and toiletries. Although it may not always be possible to travel to the nursery for every diaper change, you can still equip the nursery with a table or another sturdy place to change your infant. Some dressers double as changing tables in their design. A small loveseat or a guest bed in the nursery can also be a place to change the baby and provide a comfortable place to rest when he or she is waking up in the middle of the night.Safety deviCeS

Although infants are too young to get into much trouble, babies eventually become very active and curious. Take the time now to babyproof the nursery. Select window coverings that cannot be pulled down or do not feature cords that can present a strangulation hazard.

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Young children are constantly exploring the world around them. At a very young age their vision is still developing, so large, bold visuals can help stimulate visual comprehension. Some parents opt to have vivid wall murals painted in the nursery. But bold, framed artwork or photos can also draw the eye of your little one and keep him or her engaged.

Research indicates that listening to music can help stimulate the brain and may even benefit a child’s intellect. Music can also be soothing to a baby, especially one alone in his or her nursery. You can consider a small radio or CD/mp3 player in the room to create a more soothing atmosphere.

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If your student has been participating in a cause from as early as you can remem-ber, a philanthropic gift could be a nice touch for gradua-tion. Make a donation in his or her name to a charity of his or her choosing. If you prefer to spread good will together, schedule volunteer time at a community center, hospital or disaster relief organization or enroll in programs that can use volunteers.CAREER PERSON

A graduate ready to begin his or her career may need a few resources to get started. A savvy business wardrobe can help make a good fi rst impres-sion. Gift cards to stores that carry professional wardrobes will benefi t those grads who may not have the budget to stock their wardrobes with ca-reer essentials.

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Few graduates will scoff at the idea of relaxing before a new stage of their life sets in. There are several gift ideas that can help a graduate kick back and relax and wash away memories of stressful exams or school ap-plications. A gift certifi cate to a spa center that off ers facials and massages would prove a

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young child never ceases to amaze and stun adults.

For the children of service mem-bers, the questions can be more diffi-cult to answer. Trying to protect your child from the harsh realities of life that so often accompany deployment while still answering their question in an honest and open manner is no easy task. Likewise, preparing your child for moves to other areas of the world, where the pace of life is different and the culture is new, can raise queries most families do not have to worry themselves with. Thankfully, military parents have a wealth of information at their fingertips when it comes to answering the hard questions.

When a family member is deployed the dynamic at home is altered. While many military families quickly adapt and are seasoned veterans, it doesn’t make up for the loss of

the missing family member. Julie Fulton, school liaison aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune has first-hand experience at seeing military parents answer children’s difficult questions regarding deployment and separation.

“Research shows that when it comes to both moving and deploy-ment, young children take clues from their mother,” said Fulton. “If mom is resilient, calm and collected, or mom feels like the family is going to be okay, their children get security from seeing that. If moms can take care of themselves that’s the best gift they can give to their child.”

In an area such as eastern North Carolina, where the lifestyle is tran-sient in nature, military children aren’t the only ones with difficult questions. When military families make permanent change of duty sta-tions, it often means leaving behind friends who became family. Children struggle to understand why their best friend has to move across the world. Again, complex questions are posed to parents.

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comes from research is us-ing something called the ‘I wish’ statement,” said Fulton. “When you’re talking to a child, you say some statement of the ideal of what they would like to see. Even though they know what you are saying can-not really happen helps them know you acknowledge that statement.”

Fulton also suggests using practi-cal objects to keep children connected to their friends. Picking up a river rock and let friends sign their name in sharpie, or unroll a spool of ribbon their child can decorate with when they reach their new home.

“Even if they lose the rock or forget about it, it helps them feel like they are staying connected after they make the permanent change of duty station with their family,” explained Fulton.

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When many people talk about the ben-efi ts of music education, they're quick to point out all of the quantitative and measurable results of that music edu-cation. For instance, numerous studies have shown the positive impact music programs can have on children in other areas of study.

Dr. Laurel Trainor, a professor of psychology, neuroscience and behav-ior at McMaster University, has said that young children who take music lessons show diff erent brain develop-ment and improved memory compared to children who do not receive musical training. Stanford University research-ers have found that musical training improves how the brain processes the spoken word, a fi nding that researchers say could lead to improving the reading ability of children who have dyslexia and other reading problems. Furthermore, in an analysis of data on more than 25,000 secondary school students, researchers at the United States Department of Edu-cation found that students who report consistent involvement in instrumental

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Pediatric dentistry is a special-ized dental field that requires ad-ditional training and experience. After completing her Bachelor’s degree, Dr. Halley attended four years of dental school at the Uni-versity of North Carolina at Cha-pel Hill. She then completed an additional three year residency in order to become a pediatric dentist.

Dr. Brian Talley graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biol-ogy from the University of Mis-sissippi in 1997. He received his D.M.D from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in 2002 and was subsequently commissioned as an Officer in the United States Public Health Service. Assigned to the Indian Health Service, Dr. Talley was first stationed on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Northwest Montana in 2002. He then trans-ferred to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in Southwest Colo-rado in 2005. After six and one half years with the Indian Health

Service, Dr. Talley was honorably discharged. He then practiced general dentistry in Colorado and Mississippi for one and one half years. In 2010, Dr. Talley began his advanced training in pediatric dentistry at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Upon com-pletion of his residency in June 2012, Dr. Talley now joins Halley White Pediatric Dentistry in Jack-sonville and Wilmington.

This specialized training gives Dr. Halley and Dr. Talley the skills necessary to treat children, infants, adolescents and children with special needs. Dr. Halley is certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.Limited exams

Your child may have been examined by or treatment may have started with another den-tist. There are special situations when, for a variety of reasons, children are referred to us for evaluation and possible treat-ment 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 the doctors to meet you and your child, com-plete an exam and review x-rays. This appointment gives your child an opportunity to gain a sense of comfort and trust with Dr. Halley, Dr. Talley and their team. We will schedule treatment for another day after all your questions have been answered.infant OraL exam

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association recommends the first dental examination for your child oc-cur around age one or within six months of the eruption of the first teeth. At the first exam, the following will be discussed: feeding practices, recommended cleaning routines for oral hy-giene, 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.schOOL age chiLd

Dr. Halley and Dr. Talley will carefully monitor growth and de-velopment 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 ex-amination will help Dr. Halley, Dr. Talley and staff to individu-alize recommendations for oral hygiene at home. We will work with your child to assist them with gradually taking respon-sibility 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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Limited ExamsYour 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 evalu-ation 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.

Infant Oral ExamThe American Academy of Pedi-atric Dentistry and the American Dental Association recommends the first dental examination for your child occur around age one or within six months of theeruption of the first teeth. At the first exam Dr. Halley will dis-cuss 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

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Preschool ChildIf your child’s first visit occurs once all 20 primary (baby) teeth have erupted, Dr. Halley and her clinical staff may complete a pro-

phylaxis 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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* Teach kids to protect themselves from overexcited pets. Pets, especially pup-pies, can easily become over-excited. This can be mistaken for aggressiveness, especially by kids who might be scared. Teach kids to protect them-selves from overexcited pets, including dog bite prevention. If kids fear their dog might bite them, then teach them to roll into a ball, protect their hands and face and call for help. Running and screaming might upset the dog, who then might go on the defensive.

* Teach kids to recognize signs of aggression. Some-times dogs will use body lan-guage to let people know they do not wish to be approached. Adults and kids alike should familiarize themselves with these mannerisms as a safety precaution. If these signals are ignored, then the dog might bite to protect itself. Signs of defensive aggression include:

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Another way to keep costs down is to have the party on a week-night or a day other than the graduation. Weekends will be the most expensive, especially weekend evenings. Altering the time or day of the party can save you money. In addition, limit the menu to finger foods or snacks to keep the price in check. Consider an open-house poliCy

Hosting a graduation party open house means that people can drop by be-tween a specific time frame and mingle. It takes the pressure off of having a party start and end at a firm time. Gradu-ates often find this is a good option so that they can hop from party to party and celebrate with friends who are having their own events.Keep it safe

Serving alcohol at a high school graduation party is unadvisable, as many of the guests may be underage. In many instances, the party host is respon-sible for the well-being of party guests. Should guests leave intoxi-cated and get injured or cause an accident, you may be liable.

At college graduation parties, alcohol may be served, but as a party host it is your respon-sibility to ensure guests are able to make it home safely and to take charge if a guest is intoxicated.

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Few things ignite a parents’ panic mode than hearing their little one let out a blood-curdling

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Occurring in the latter half of the sleep cycle, nightmares are literally bad dreams. Minor en-counters or major life changes can spark the scary thoughts. Usually, children suff ering from nightmares will recognize a par-ent and seek comfort immedi-ately once they wake up. Rous-ing them from sleep will end the nightmare immediately. It make take them a few minutes

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Sometimes, after waking from a nightmare, it helps kids to tell what they remember about the dream to allow the parent to reassure they are free from harm.

“When my kids had night-mares, I’d take the time to lis-ten to their dreams and discuss with them the details,” advised Bridgette Landi, a mother of two from Jacksonville, N.C.

A walk to the kitchen for some milk or water can also take their minds off the incident. Avoid reading fairytales or watching movies with potentially fright-ening scenes with your child be-fore bedtime.

Parents should be cautious about inviting their children into their bed as a coping mechanism because the little ones may misinterpret the ac-tion. They may feel there really is something to be afraid of and form a habit of wanting to be in mom and dad’s bed.

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tend to last between five to 15 minutes before the child stops and falls back to sleep.

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is a decision making model. STAR is an acronym for Stop, Think, Act, Review. This thought process is a tool to develop confidence and good decision making skills. When a child is presented with peer pres-sure to do something that might not be a good idea we encourage them to STOP. Before they join in and potentially do something that would be bad for themselves or for someone else. THINK about what the outcomes of the differ-ent actions they could take and what the consequences could be. ACT on the decision that yields the best possible outcome. When all is done they should REVIEW their actions and decisions to see if they achieved the desired results or if they could have done something better. This thought process and decision making model encour-ages children to become leaders to

their peers. This model is for nega-tive and positive situations. After the event is over and all the conse-quences have played out it is time to take responsibility. Part two of our STAR model, Success Through Accepting Responsibility. When the stop, think, act, and review model is completed, then they need to take responsibility for those actions and decisions. It is always easy to take credit for their actions when great things happen and people are hap-py with them. They don’t always like to take credit when their actions are not so great. Take ownership in choices, and decisions whether they were good or bad. Trust and faith follow those with a reputation of integrity. Always review choices made to make better decisions in the future and encourage others to be more, do more, and have more but most importantly be a STAR!


10 Easy Ways to ConserveWater...Every Drop Counts

1. Water your lawn only when it needs it.2. Fix leaky faucets and plumbing joints.3. Don’t run the hose while washing your car.4. Install water saving showerheads or fl ow restrictors.5. Run only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher.6. Shorten your showers.7. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean sidewalks.8. Don’t use your toilet as a wastebasket.9. Capture tap water while you wait for it to get hot. Use that water to water plants.10. Adjust sprinklers so that water lands on grass, not on the side walk or driveway.

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STORY BY CORTNEY SALES, HAVELOCK HIGH SENIOR

W ith each year that passes there’s a new group of se-niors that make their way across the stage and step off

into their future. This year, a round of applause goes to

the senior class of 2013. They started back in the fall of 2009 as litt le freshman taking the huge step up from middle school to high school.

This year, they’re role models to the freshman and sophomores and are envied by the juniors. They’ve dedicated seven hours of their day, for fi ve days of the week, for ten months out of the year, for four years total, to hard work, studying, and preparing for the rest of their lives.

Any senior will tell you that it’s been one heck of a ride. But now that it’s our last year we can fi nally look back at the last four years and ponder on all of the memories.

Remembering back to that fi rst Home-coming week as a freshman when the football games were full of excitement and every freshman realized just how much spirit their school had. Moving to sophomore year when some people start dating and experience their fi rst heart break. And then to being so close, yet so far away as a junior when everything got tough with ACTs, AP classes, and maybe even gett ing your fi rst job. And fi nally, the highest level of an upper classmen; a

Make bold your first steps into the future


senior. Meaning early release and senior priority—homecoming court, parking, or class choices. Now we take everything we’ve learned and apply it to the real world. Most of us will go off to college—community or univer-sity—jump straight into the job fi eld, or join the Military. We are all looking forward to something diff erent for the simple fact that each one of us are our own per-son and will make a statement in our own way.

“It’s great to look back and realize that I’ve made it this far and that I’m so close to fi nishing what I started four years ago,” senior at Havelock High School, Britt ney Patt on said. “What I’m looking forward to most though, is going to college and fi nally being an adult in this world.”

I think Patt on speaks for plen-ty of us seniors when she says we are so happy to be “fi nish-ing.” High School has been a mix of many things. From a place of socialization, fi ghting, falling in love, failing or passing a class, to trying new things.

But one thing High School did—well for me anyway—was help us fi nd ourselves and fi gure out who we are. We spent four years chang-ing social groups, best friends, ac-tions, att itude, hair, clothes, and so much more. And four years lat-er when it comes time to graduate we all have a sense of who we are, or at least who wish to become.

So in a sense, we’ve “fi nished” our journey as a teenager. And now we step up and take matt ers into our own hands as the next generation to work, start a family, and make adult decisions.

And who knows, we could make a diff erence one graduate at a time. So, congrats to the class of 2013. We’ve made tons of people proud and proved just what we’re made of! For the graduates to come, good luck and don’t give up!

CORTNEY SALES

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Many people believe that when they see the first robin of the year, that spring is on the way. Many people also believe that the bluebird is a symbol of happiness. Both are correct – but there is more to learn about our two local birds.

The Robin Red-Breast that is so admired with the deep orange chest and dark brown back is most likely the adult male bird, since the female is a lighter orange color with a dull brown back. The babies often confuse people who find them because when they are little, the robins do notget their orang color until they are fledglings, and their backs are speckled. That is often the way with most birds – the males are brightly colored to attract the females. The young and females are not brightly colored and are just a dull color and will look the same until the baby boy birds grow up to be adults and get their own bright colors. The mother birds are dull looking so that they don’t attract the attention of preda-tors while they sit on their nest and eggs.

Many times the female birds are smaller than the males and that also helps you to tell the differ-ence between them.The vivid blue of a male blue-

bird cannot be mistaken, and his lady bird is a softer gray-blue in color, with a very light orange chest. These birds are also speckled when they are young, and don’t get the

brilliant blue color until the males are adults. In fact, bluebirds and robins are cousins in the bird world since they are related and

are both in the thrush family.These two birds bring joy to the people

who see them. Even though in this part of NC the robins and bluebirds will stay all year long, they are not as easy to see in the winter. That’s why it looks like they are only just appearing when the warm weather begins. The warm weather is the signal to the birds to start declaring their territories by singing, to start building their nests, to start catching the bugs and insects that come out in warm weather, and of course to start laying eggs.

Both robins and bluebirds have blue eggs and so many people know this that there is even a paint color called Robin’s Egg Blue! But robins and bluebirds build their nests in different places. The bluebird needs a cavity or hole to build their nest, and the robins build their nest on a branch in a tree. Both nests are cup-shaped to hold the eggs, and they line them with whatever they can to make them softer for the babies. If you look at an old nest after the babies have left, you will no-tice that there may be pieces of

ribbon and string, even feathers of other birds, soft grasses, or even moss and hair. You want to make sure you leave the nest alone where you found it because many birds will reuse their nest more than once during the summer. Sometimes other birds will come and use it for their own eggs and babies.

If you want to attract more bluebirds to your yard, then you can put up blue-bird nest boxes for them to live in. You can also put up bird baths because they love fresh water every day to splash in. If you put out a little dish of mealworms, the bluebirds will be able to feed their babies with these goodies, too.

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APRIL 5 Azalea Festival Children’s Art Show4:30pm at the Historic USO at 120 S 2nd St, Wilmington. 286 entries were submitted from students in local private and public elementary and middle schools. The top 16 will be displayed at the HBHUSO/CAC during the Azalea Festival.

Star PartyA Time For Science Nature & Learning Center at 5345 Contentnea Lane in Grifton. Free Event. Join A Time for Science and Science Learning Center and the Carolina Skies Astronomy Club to view the night sky in spring time. A variety of telescopes will be available and a guided tour of the spring constellations will be presented. In the event of cloudy skies, an indoor program will present participants.

Free Family Film Fridays4pm-6:30pm at Onslow County Library at 58 Doris Avenue East in Jacksonville. Bring the entire family. Join us at the Main Library in Jacksonville every month for free, family-friendly movie

the whole family will enjoy. We serve free popcorn! Shows monthly.

APRIL 6Science FestivalA Time For Science Nature & Learning Center at 5345 Contentnea Lane in Grifton.. Free Event. Join A Time for Science and Science Learning Center and the East Carolina 4-H Club to spend

the day exploring the “good, the bad and the ugly” about the many critters we call “bugs.” Hands on activities will be available.

River Otter Celebration1 Roosevelt Blvd - Pine Knoll Shores. Celebrate a conservation success story with a birthday salute to the Aquarium’s three river otters – Pungo, Neuse and Eno. The fun-loving trio represents a species that has made a remarkable comeback after nearly vanishing from the state. Explore more about otters with playful programs and activities throughout the day.

APRIL 8 Junior TennisWest New Bern Recreation Center. New Bern Parks and Recreation will offer two junior tennis clinics beginning the week of April 8 and ending the week of April 29. Juniors 10 and up & 16 and up are invited to attend. 10 and up clinics will be Mondays and Wednesdays, while 16 and up clinics will be Tuesdays and Thursdays.

APRIL 9A Mistaken CharityEast Carolina College of Nursing, Health Sciences Building, Room 1150 in Greenville. The Brody School of Medicine and ECU College of Nursing

present A Readers’ Theater performance and discussion of the short story, “A Mistaken Charity,” by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. Local do-gooders convince two independent elderly sisters, one hard of hearing and the other blind, to leave their dilapidated rural home and move into a retirement facility.

La Fille Mal GardeeCarmike Cinema 16 at 111 Cinema Drive in Wilmington. Delightful comedy and virtuosic choreography abound in Frederick Ashton’s sunny and beloved production of La Fille Mal Gardee from the Royal Ballet. The simple story of Lise, her suitor Colas, and Lise’s larger-than-life mother who tries to marry her off to the simpleton son of a rich neighbor.

Bobby McFerrinEast Carolina University, Wright Auditorium in Greenville. The S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series at East Carolina University is pleased to present Bobby McFerrin. He is more than “Don’t Worry Be Happy.” McFerrin’s music runs from his interpretations of Bach to the Beatles. He has collaborated with the likes of Yo-Yo Ma, Chick Corea and Robin Williams.

APRIL 10Tryon’s Tales for TotsTryon Palace NC History Center Mattocks Hall at 529 S Front Street in New Bern. You’re never too young for history! Pre-schoolers and parents will learn about what it was like to be a kid in Colonial America by visiting the John Wright Stanly House and learning about the Stanly children and making a cup

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and ball toy. $6 per child w/ one accompanying adult.

April 11Time For Twos10am-11am at Onslow County Library, 58 Doris Avenue East in Jacksonville. Stories, songs, music, movement and interactive fun for 2 yr. olds and their caregivers.

April 13Science FestivalSylvan Heights Waterfowl Center in Scotland Neck. Join A Time for Science and Science Learning Center at the Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park in Scotland Neck. Spend the day observing the many colors and hues that make birds such objects of beauty.

Green Fest at Pirate FestGreenville Town Common on First Street in Greenville. Visit the A Time for Science and Science Learning Center Booth at the Green Fest Displays on 1st Street in Greenville. Learn all about A time For Science and encounter a couple of fun science experiences.

Scientific Passport Through TimeTryon Palace at 610 Pollock Street in New Bern. Join Tryon Palace and Craven Community College as we celebrate the coming together of science and history as part of the North Carolina Science Festival. Pick-up your scientific passport through time and enjoy a

fun-filled day of hands-on activities, experiments and learning Free with regular admission.

Legos in the LibraryGrades K-12 Kids in grades K-12 are invited to express their creativity and show their Lego building techniques from simple to advanced. Meets monthly. Jacksonville: 2nd Sat, 10 am Richlands: 3rd Sat, 10am Sneads Ferry: 3rd Sat, 10am Swansboro: 3rd Sat, 10am.

April 16American Girl Book Club4:30pm-5:30pm, April 16 and 17 at Onslow County Library on 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, third Tuesday.

MAy 3Home School Day: From Hearthfire to CampfireTryon Palace at 529 S Front Street in

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New Bern. This year’s Home School Day takes a look at the importance of food during wartime. Whether it was rationing and stockpiling food on the homefront or cooking it over a fi re on the frontlines, food was a source of comfort and a key to victory throughout American History. Early registration rate is $10 per student.

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr.”The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater at 315 N Chestnut Street in Lumberton. Kids on Stage presents a kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But fi rst, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girlof his dreams.

Free Family Film Fridays4pm-6:30pm at Onslow County Library at 58 Doris Avenue East in Jacksonville . Bring the entire family. Join us at the Main Library in Jacksonville every month for free, family-friendly movie

the whole family will enjoy. We serve free popcorn! Shows monthly.

MAY 4 Carolina Coast Choral FestivalGarber United Methodist Church at Morris Hall, 4201 Country Club Road on New Bern. Schubert’s MASS IN B FLAT and other selections presented by 85-voice regional chorus, chamber orchestra with Rachel Harmatuk Pino, concertmistress, and Dan Jones, brass leader, conducted by Dr. Robert A. Harris, Northwestern University Professor and Director of Choral Activities Emeritus. Festival organized by church and community music leaders and educators to provide a choral learning experience.

MAY 5Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland from The Royal Ballet, LondonAt Carmike Cinemas, 111 Cinema Drive in Wilmington. Those familiar with Lewis Carroll’s literary menagerie of colorful characters will enjoy the clarity with which Christopher Wheeldon

portrays them in dance. The whole Company is drawn into the fun, dancing a myriad of quirky characters: a twitchy White Rabbit, a tap dancing Mad Hatter, a sinuous caterpillar and so many more.

MAY 7Lunch & Learn with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In TrainingBetty H. Cameron Women’s & Children’s Hospital at 2131 S 17th Street in Wilmington. Come learn more about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training program. We train individuals to complete their fi rst half or full marathon, triathlon or century ride. In exchange for fundraising for LLS you will receive: Individualized training plans with certifi ed coaches a community of supportive Teammates Flexibility & convenience to fi t your busy schedule.

MAY 8Black River Kayaking: Birding & Fauna AdventureOLLI at UNCW at 601 S College Road

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in Wilmington. The Black River is a popular paddling destination and one of the most beautiful rivers in North Carolina. Many wildlife species inhabit this floodplain, including turkey, deer, bobcat, river otter, belted kingfishers, great blue herons, barred owls, pileated woodpeckers, warblers and more. This event will include kayak instruction, birding and fauna education and all equipment.

May 11 Legos in the LibraryKids in grades K-12 are invited to express their creativity and show their Lego building techniques from simple to advanced. Meets monthly. Jacksonville: 2nd Sat, 10 am Richlands: 3rd Sat, 10am Sneads Ferry: 3rd Sat, 10am Swansboro: 3rd Sat, 10am.

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Carmike Cinema 16 at 111 Cinema Drive in Wilmington. Daniele Abbado explores themes of identity, exile and religion in a powerful staging of Verdi’s epic opera. Conducted by Nicola Luisotti Directed by Daniele Abbado Starring Plácido Domingo Sung in Italian 2 hrs 50 mins including one intermission All Tickets $15.

May 18Pitty County Arboretum Plant SalePitt County Arboretum at 403 Government Circle in Greenville. The Masters Gardeners at the Pitt County Arboretum will hold their annual Plant sale The sale will feature thousands of outstanding perennials, herbs,

shrubs and lots more. Membership for the Friends is also available at the door. Plant Swap at 11:00 am. Free admission, free parking and assistance to car.

May 19 Mozart’s RequiemSt Paul’s Episcopal Church at 16 N 16th Street in Wilmington. The Wilmington Choral Society presents Mozart’s “Requiem” as their 2013 Spring concert. The New Hanover Singers will be performing with the Society. The choral ensemble will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra comprised of local musicians. Solo performances feature the well known voices of Cindy Hospedales, Bob Workmon, Sheila Bron, and Greg McCaw. Admission $10.

May 21Youth VolleyballVanceboro Farm Life Elementary School at 2000 Farmlife Ave in Vanceboro. County Recreation & Parks Department is sponsoring a spring/summer volleyball league for girls. League play will begin May 21st and will continue every Tuesday & Thursday through June. Contact Matt Brown 252-636-6606. $45 per player.


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