Wednesday, August 22, 2012
FOOTBALL ‘12 Special editon includes Coweta’s area high schools, plus Georgia, Georgia Tech, the Falcons and a look at locals in college and the pros.
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merican families understand the importance of protecting their assets and possessions. For a growing number of homeowners and renters, protection plans provide peace of mind that their possessions can be repaired or replaced if the unexpected happens.
Protecting Your Possessions Whether you are a renter, a homeowner or are just living with one, it’s likely that you have possessions that you care about. Extended service contracts can help you protect
your valuable possessions from mechanical failure, breakage and other perils after the manufacturer’s warranty expires. Gaming systems, televisions, smartphones, tablets, laptops and other electronics are now an important part of everyday life, and you don’t want to be without them for long. But when an electronic device gets damaged or simply breaks down, renters insurance won’t cover it, and the manufacturer’s warranty might not be enough to pay for repair or replacement. Many product warranties only cover parts and labor for up to 90 days after purchase. “If you’ve invested your hard-
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earned money into an expensive electronic device, you want to know you can get it repaired quickly,” said Joe Erdeman, presi dent of a service protection business. “Extended service contracts provide important coverage for the items you just can’t live without.” An extended service contract provides for normal wear and tear as well as accidental damage, and provides additional coverage that your renters insurance won’t cover. You get 24/7 customer and technical support, coverage for 100 percent of the parts and labor cost, and assistance from licensed and insured
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Need an idea to entertain your kids, out-of-town visitors or yourself during the summer months? Well, look no further. Through August, The Newnan-Times Herald will give you some great ideas for family fun!
Five Ways to Help Kids Boost their Brain Power
a guide to activities and destinations
CARROLLTON John Tanner State Park This west Georgia park is best known for its large sand swimming beach. It is a recreational haven for water lovers looking for boating and fishing opportunities as well. Visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, miniature golf, volleyball, pedal boats and horseshoes. A short nature trail and paved lake loop invite guests to enjoy wooded scenery. A small lodge located near the beach features six units, each with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living area and bedroom. Campers can settle in to a small campground. The John Tanner State Park is located at 352 Tanners Beach Road, just six miles west of Carrollton. Park hours are from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For park information, call 770-830-2222 or visit www.gastateparks.org/johntanner
COLUMBUS National Civil War Naval Museum - Port Columbus Located in historic Columbus, Ga., on the Chattahoochee Intra-Coastal Waterway, Port Columbus is the only museum in the world dedicated to telling the complete Naval story of the American Civil War and was a major Confederate port - 200 miles inland and for good reason. Columbus was the last great Confederate storehouse and site of the final significant land battle of the Civil War. From the ironclads to steam and sailing ships to the first successful submarines, Port Columbus has gone to great extent to raise, recover and preserve the military and technological advances of the American Civil War Navies. The museum features the largest surviving Confederate warship. The Museum is located at 1002
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Powers Festival
Victory Drive in Columbus. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $6.50 for adults, $5 for students and free for children six-andunder. Call 706-327-9798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org
FAYETTEVILLE Southern Ground Amphitheater Looking for an assortment of country, rock, folk and soul music from legendary artists? Then look no further than the state-of-the-art Southern Ground Amphitheater (formerly the Villages Amphitheater) in Fayetteville. Five outstanding music acts are featured in their summer lineup – Travis Tritt (June 9), The 5th Dimension (June 30), the Kingston Trio (July 21), The Zombies (July 28) and the Grass Roots (August 18). The Southern Ground Amphitheater is located at 301 LaFayette Avenue in
Fayetteville, Ga. Tickets range – depending on the show – from $15 - $35 for lawn seating and $25 - $46.93 for reserved. On concert days, the box office opens at 6 p.m., gates at 7 p.m. with the opening act starting at 8 p.m. Call 770-719-4173 or visit www. southerngroundamp.com
NEWNAN Powers Festival Labor Day Weekend around Coweta County means one thing – it’s time for the annual Powers Festival in west Coweta County. This year, the arts and crafts festival will be celebrating its 42nd year on the 100-acre grounds now known as Powers Pavilion. New event host Xcessive Sound was named to manage the event and the Festival is scheduled for three days – Sept. 1-3.
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Everyone is born with about 100 billion brain cells. We form new connections between these cells throughout life, but the rate is particularly high when we’re young. Since those connections facilitate thinking and learning, parents who want to help give their children an intellectual edge should consider the brain-healthy choices they make each day. “Making the effort to nurture your child’s brain with both proper nutrients and varied experiences, especially when they are young and developing at such a fast rate, is crucial,” says speech pathologist Lauren Zimet, founder of Early Insights, LLC, and an expert on childhood brain development. “The connections in brain circuitry can be enhanced through the environments and activities a child is exposed to, and participates in, as well as the nutrients a child consumes.” Zimet offers five tips to help parents enhance healthy brain development in their children, positioning them for success in school today, and well into their future: 1. Select a rainbow It’s no secret that the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables are numerous, but thanks to the results of ongoing research, you can confidently add brain health to that list. Encourage your children to eat a colorful array of produce (organic when possible) each day so they get the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals needed to nourish and protect their growing brains. If your child is resistant to eating produce, encourage them to come shopping with you and select something new to try. Kids
are more likely to eat what they have selected themselves.
2. Relax the right way While it’s true that exercise boosts brain power, it’s also important to teach children how to relax. Balancing activity with relaxation is important so that kids don’t get too stressed, which can impact the brain’s development and lead to learning and behavior problems. Teaching children early on the benefit of setting goals, working towards those goals, and giving their brain and body time to relax are important life skills. When it’s time to relax, skip the TV and teach your child that taking a walk in nature, reading a book or drawing are great ways to unwind. Deep breathing is also an excellent practice to teach children of all ages.
3. Eat omega-3 brain food Omega-3 essential fatty acids are critical to a child’s brain development. They are called “essential” because we need them for optimal health. The problem is that our bodies cannot manufacture them and we can only get them from the food we eat or supplements we take. While fish, nuts and seaweed are good omega-3 sources, kids typically don’t gobble down these foods. That leaves many parents worried that their kids aren’t getting enough, and with omega-3 deficits linked to ADHD, dyslexia and other behavioral and psychological disorders, many are turning to supplements for their children. Experts agree that the safest, most reliable source of the most important essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA) is a high
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