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Ruth’s Cottage and The Patticake House
launches Annual Campaign
This July, the Tifton Judicial Circuit Shelter, Inc., DBA Ruth’s Cottage and The Patticake House (RCPCH) is hosting their second Annual Campaign, with a goal of raising $50,000 to help fund the work they do for survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. “We need your help,” said Nancy Bryan, Executive Director of RCPCH. “If we want to continue to keep our programs running, continue to add programs and services that will help us to better serve our communities through direct prevention or outreach and education, we need our communities’ assistance.” RCPCH serves the Tifton Judicial Circuit, providing direct services and outreach/education to Tift, Turner, Irwin, and Worth Counties and has been incorporated as a 501(c)3 agency since 2002. Its mission is to end domestic and sexual violence, as well as child sexual and physical abuse, through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to investigations, advocacy, and support, while working in the community to change attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. The conception of the organization was that it be one to provide three distinct services: domestic violence prevention/shelter, child advocacy, and be a sexual assault center. In 2018 RCPCH became the only state certified triple program in South Georgia and is currently one of only three in the State of Georgia. RCPCH serves victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse through a 24/7 emergency hotline, individual direct services, and support groups. It also offers legal advocacy for domestic violence/stalking victims and personal advocacy, accompaniment, and assistance to sexual assault victims. RCPCH also offers emergency shelter (25 beds) and relocation assistance to domestic violence and sexual assault victims. The Patticake House Child Advocacy Center provides forensic interviews for child abuse victims and support services through a family advocate. This summer the provision of forensic medical exams for child/youth victims of sexual assault will be added to the PCH services. Due to an expected 15% decrease this fall, in federal funding from budget constraints related to COVID-19, the agency is seeking to strengthen the diversification of their funding profile. “This is why it is so important that we are successful with this annual campaign,” said Bryan. “We need our communities’ help to continue serving these victims and offering life changing and often lifesaving help to them, no matter the availability of grant funding. Even a small donation can make a big impact. Just $5 can help us provide transportation to local victims for job interviews and necessary appointments, and $100 or more could mean their life-saving trip away from their abuser.” Those interested in donating to RCPCH can do so online at www.stopthehurtga.org/donations/, through Venmo with the username @ruthscottage_thepatticakehouse, mailing a check to PO Box 2727, Tifton, GA 31793, or by bringing checks or cash by in person to the RCPCH Administrative Building, located at 211 Chesnutt Avenue in Tifton. “Please join us in our efforts to ‘Stop the Hurt’ this July by contributing to this campaign,” said Bryan. “We thank you in advance for your support.” Ruth’s Cottage is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit agency that was incorporated in 2002. Non-Profit status was also achieved that year, making it an umbrella agency with the following mission: to end domestic and sexual violence, as well as child sexual and physical abuse, through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to investigations, advocacy, and support, while working in the community to change attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. The conception of the organization was that it be one to provide three distinct services: domestic violence prevention/shelter, child advocacy, and be a sexual assault center. As of January 2018, all three of these goals have been realized. Visit www.stopthehurtga.org to learn more.
4-H Photo Contest
Join the 2022 Georgia 4-H Photo Contest! This contest is open to all 4-H'ers in 4th-12th grades and adults. Two photos may be submitted under each of the five categories per participant:
Focus on 4-H Agriculture and STEM
Focus on 4-H Camp and Environmental Education
Focus on 4-H Citizenship, Leadership, and Service
Focus on 4-H Healthy Living
Focus on 4-H Volunteerism
All photos must have been taken between August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022, by the 4-H member or adult who is submitting the photo. Photos should not be resubmitted from previous years. All photos must be submitted by Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Photos should be submitted at the following website: www.tinyurl.com/4hphoto22. Each selected photo will earn a $25.00 prize.
Sleep Schedules are Important
for School Time
Children between the ages of five to twelve need 10-11 hours of sleep a night. At the same time, there is an increasing demand on their time from school with doing homework, sports, and other extracurricular and social activities. In addition, school aged children become more interested in TV, computers, the media, and Internet as well as caffeine products – all of which can lead to difficulty falling asleep, nightmares and disruptions to their sleep. In particular, watching TV close to bedtime has been associated with bedtime resistance, difficulty falling asleep, anxiety around sleep and sleeping fewer hours. Sleep problems and disorders are prevalent at this age. Poor or inadequate sleep can lead to mood swings, behavioral problems such as hyperactivity and cognitive problems that impact on their ability to learn in school. It’s important to have these great sleep tips for school-aged children. Teach school-aged children about healthy sleep habits. Continue to emphasize need for regular and consistent sleep schedule and bedtime routine. Make child's bedroom conducive to sleep – dark, cool, and quiet. Keep TV and computers out of the bedroom. Avoid caffeine. Preschoolers are a little different. They typically sleep 11-13 hours each night and most do not nap after five years of age. As with toddlers, difficulty falling asleep and waking up during the night are common. With further development of imagination, preschoolers commonly experience nighttime fears and nightmares. In addition, sleepwalking and sleep terrors peak during preschool years. Be sure with preschoolers that you use these sleep tips. Maintain a regular and consistent sleep schedule. Have a relaxing bedtime routine that ends in the room where the child sleeps. Child should sleep in the same sleeping environment every night, in a room that is cool, quiet and dark – and without a TV. These are just a few helpful tips from sleepforkids.org that will help with those long school days and nights.
Out With The Old,
In With The New Sale
At Roberts & Co Jewelers
Roberts & Co Jewelers located at 169 Love Avenue in Tifton is having an “Out with the old, in with the new” sale! Select gifts and all jewelry is 50 % off for the entire month of August!
The Martin News visited with them on Monday, August 8th to check out the sale! It was GREAT! All of the jewelry is 50% off. Now is the time to stock up for Christmas on the jewelry for those children and grandchildren that love to wear it. Looking to propose to the love of your life? Roberts & Co may just have the ring you are looking for.
Not up for jewelry? That is just fine. They have lots of gifts for those on your Christmas list. They have decorative items, food items and more. I bought napkins that I love to have in my kitchen. They have some of the absolute cutest napkins with sayings on them! They have overnight bags, books, glassware and more. You do not want to miss this sale!
Be sure to go by and visit them before the end of August and stock up! They are opened Monday - Friday, 10am - 5:30pm and on Saturday 10am - 3pm.
Words from Lynn
Words from Lynn
Words from Lynn
Happy August! This year is going fast.... it will be going, going, gone before too long! Christmas will be here before we turn around.
Thank you for all of your support to The Martin News. We appreciate you all. Be sure to check out this week's edition of The Martin News and check out all the great things coming up in around Sylvester!
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Words from Lynn
Words from Lynn
Open House Held For
L&H Community Outreach
Monday, August 1st from 4:30pm until 7:30pm, L&H Community Outreach held Open House for their after school program that is held Monday - Friday, 3pm - 7pm. The after school program is held at 1001 East Franklin Street in Sylvester. The program is for Pre-K through 8th grade and is new for the
Open House Held For
L&H Community Outreach
Monday, August 1st from 4:30pm until 7:30pm, L&H Community Outreach held Open House for their after school program that is held Monday - Friday, 3pm - 7pm. The after school program is held at 1001 East Franklin Street in Sylvester. The program is for Pre-K through 8th grade and is new for the 2022-2023 school year.
Open House was very successful with families coming by to see the facility, meet the staff and sign their children up. L&H Community Outreach After School Program is partnering with the community to offer events through out the month to interact with the children. The first event is on Tuesday, August 9th with the Margaret Jones Public Library. It is Book Lovers Day on the 9th and the Library staff will be coming by the after school program to read to the children.
L&H Community Outreach, Inc is owned and operated by Justin Lucas and Nykemius Hamilton. They are a non-profit organization that strives to give back to the community offering events and programs to the families of Worth County. L&H Community Outreach would like to thank ABC Wrecker & Recovery of Cordele and SGSR Traffic Control of Warwick for providing the snacks and goodies during Open House. Partnering with the community is very important to L&H Community Outreach.
Learning For Us All
Learning For Us All
Learning For Us All
Positive Parenting Tips: Infants
During the first year of life, babies learn to focus their vision, reach out, explore, and learn about the things that are around them. Cognitive development means the learning process of memory, language, thinking, and reasoning. Learning language is more than just making sounds or saying "ma-ma" a
Positive Parenting Tips: Infants
During the first year of life, babies learn to focus their vision, reach out, explore, and learn about the things that are around them. Cognitive development means the learning process of memory, language, thinking, and reasoning. Learning language is more than just making sounds or saying "ma-ma" and "da-da". Listening, understanding, and knowing the names of people and things are all a part of language development. During this stage, babies also are developing bonds of love and trust with their parents and others as part of social and emotional development. The way you cuddle, hold, and play with your baby will set the stage for how he will interact with you and others. Following are some things you, as a parent, can do to help your baby during this time: Talk to your baby. She will find your voice calming. Answer when your baby makes sounds by repeating the sounds and adding words. This will help him learn to use language. Read to your baby. This will help her develop and understand language and sounds. Sing to your baby and play music. This will help your baby develop a love for music and will help his brain development. Praise your baby and give her lots of loving attention. Spend time cuddling and holding your baby. This will help him feel cared for and secure. Play with your baby when she’s alert and relaxed. Watch your baby closely for signs of being tired or fussy so that she can take a break from playing. Distract your baby with toys and move him to safe areas when he starts moving and touching things that he shouldn’t touch. Take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. It is easier to enjoy your new baby and be a positive, loving parent when you are feeling good yourself. Parenting can be hard but rewarding work! For more information on child development, visit www.cdc.gov.
Fun Facts
Learning For Us All
Learning For Us All
Bring On The S’mores
August is National S’mores Month. A s'more is a simple campfire dessert which consists of a marshmallow (either roasted or not roasted) and a piece of milk chocolate bar sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. S'mores have been around since 1920s. The exact origin of the word “s'more” is unclear, though is s
Bring On The S’mores
August is National S’mores Month. A s'more is a simple campfire dessert which consists of a marshmallow (either roasted or not roasted) and a piece of milk chocolate bar sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. S'mores have been around since 1920s. The exact origin of the word “s'more” is unclear, though is seems to be a contraction of the phrase “some more”, as in “give me some more”. If you are feeling really creative in National S’mores Month, try a different variation of the traditional s'more, like s’mores pizza. Lightly grease a pizza pan. Spread one (16 1/2 ounce) package of chocolate chip cookie dough into the pan and the flatten dough to the edges. Bake at 350 °F until slightly brown (about 10 minutes). Remove from the oven. Sprinkle the top with 2 cups chocolate chips, 2 cups miniature marshmallows, and 2 cups graham crackers, broken into pieces. Return to the oven for another 5-8 minutes. Remove from the oven when marshmallows and chocolate chips are melted and crust is brown. Drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.