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University of West Georgia hosts health expo By Lindy Oller lindy@newnan.com
St ay i n g hyd r ate d a nd using sunscreen are some ways people can help fight off the summer heat. Nursing students from T he Un iversit y of West Georgia Tanner Health System School of Nursing participated in a health expo recently at Willie Lynch Park on Richard Allen drive. They spoke to children and teens about sun safety and hydration. Michelle Smith, a nursing student at UWG, said this is the first health expo the university has done at Willie Lynch Park. There were 79 children and teens at the event. Fou r nu rsi ng st udents were teaching at the health expo in order to complete a service learning project in
a community setting. UWG Assistant Professor Diane Wise, RN, MSN, CNM, was on hand to observe the nursing students and offer feedback on their project. Smith and another nursing student offered tips on how to stay hydrated, such as drinking water, eating watermelon and enjoying frozen treats. Other topics that were discussed included UV rays and the importance of SPF (Sun Protection Factor). “We want to do more service projects in the future,” Smith said. Children and teens who attended the event were given popsicles and beach balls. “It is a great, fun way to teach children and teens how to take care of themselves in an informal environment,” Smith said.
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Some nursing students from UWG participated in the health expo held recently. From left, Liz Krielow, Michelle Smith, Briana Underwood and Casey Thomas.
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Briana Underwood, left, and Michelle Smith, right, taught a group of children the importance of hydration.
CORRAL holds Summer Horse Show
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Savory Snacking with a pantry staple
Family Features From everyday snacking to entertaining at parties, Americans adore their snacks. So, it’s no surprise that nearly 100 percent of Americans snack at least once every day, according to a recent survey conducted by the California Olive Committee. Interestingly, the survey found that consumers, who snack most frequently at home on weekends, overwhelmingly prefer easy-to-prepare homemade snacks over prepared store-bought varieties. One versatile and affordable ingredient that pumps up the flavor of a wide array of snack recipes is the ripe olive. Olives are a double-duty pantry staple — ideal for snacking right out of the can and perfect to have on hand for preparing simple, mouth-watering snack recipes at home. From pickling with spices and vegetables, to adding a pop of color and texture to hummus or cream cheese-stuffed celery, California Ripe Olives are a flavorful addition to crowd-pleasing snacks. See page 3 for some simple, scrumptious recipes that are sure to cure any snack attack. For more tasty snacking recipes, visit www.CalOlive.org.
Brown Powell of CORRAL with Riley Peek at the organization’s recent Summer Horse Show.
Riders and families were out in full force for the recent Summer Horse Show by the Coweta Organization for Riding, Rehabilitation and Learning - CORRAL. The horses will take a break during July, when it is so hot, and classes will resume on Aug. 2. CORRAL provides a therapeutic horseback riding program based in Roscoe that
was developed by Brown and Marie Powell in 1987. An average of 160 students take classes each year at CORRAL’s complex at the historic Sewell barn. The historic barn is located at 52 Oliver Potts Road in Roscoe. For information on CORRAL’s therapeutic horseback riding program for the handicapped, call 770-254-0840.