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COVID-19: Healthful living benefits immunity my traCtor story: Short or tall, the

By Salima Makhani, MS of vitamins and minerals, such as zinc, that research Oliver 66 served them all
Mercer University School of Medicine has shown to make our bodies stronger to fight off
Year 3 Student diseases. If you need help finding healthy food for By Lee Lancaster
your family, the Georgia Food for Health program is lee.lancaster@agr.georgia.gov
Today more than a great resource.
ever we appreciate the The spring-time breeze makes this a great time to Johnny Holland’s
human body. This body go out and get at least 30 minutes of exercise every father-in-law, Julius
gives us energy when we day. Whether it be walking around the neighborhood Perkins, bought
are happy. It listens and with six feet of distance from others, or taking a stroll this 1952 Oliver 66
cries when we are sad. along a nature trail, allow yourself to get out and row crop new from
It pushes us to make that breathe. Go fishing or sit out by the creek on a sunny a Cochran Buick
homerun on the baseball day. For those who have health problems, take it slow dealer, along with
field. And it learns to and enjoy activities at your own pace. Any effort to be bottom plow, harrow
fight against disease. active is a step in the right direction. and cultivators. Julius
COVID-19 may be As you wind down and prepare to rest, set up a was one of three
a mysterious virus our bed-time ritual; sleep has been shown to do wonders Perkins brothers,
body hasn’t encountered for the body. By dimming the lights, lighting a can- along with Max and
before, but every day the dle, drinking warm tea, reading a book or saying a “Cub,” who farmed
medical and research communities are learning and prayer, our body begins to secrete melatonin, which in southern Bleckley
moving one step closer to finding the cure. has shown to help calm down our immune system County near Empire.
Until then, let’s use this time at home to heal and and allow our body to recover through the night. While the tractor
strengthen ourselves. It is never too late to take control Trying to rest your mind and nourish your body was on display at
and change the way we live. By making the decision with food and activities may be difficult when you this year’s Roddy
to stop smoking, the better controlled your diabetes are separated from the people you love. If you are Roundup at Greene Acres Farm in Cochran, Mr. Holland pointed
and hypertension will be and the better you will be missing a loved one who is far away, send a hand- out a board under the seat that matched the Oliver Green paint.
able to fight off this virus. By being the best version written note in the mail or drop off a flower on your “Cub” Perkins – by all accounts “a short man” – used the board
of ourselves, we can be there for those we love most. friend’s doorstep to stay connected. If you have an to lift the seat up higher than normal, allowing him to operate
As you start your day, take a second to clear the old computer lying around, send it to granny and the tractor. The Oliver 66 was a part of the Fleetline Series that
mind and be present in this very moment. No matter help her learn how to video chat. Mail a flip phone to was built from 1948-1954. The 66 had a 4-cylinder Waukesha
how big the pandemic is right now, our faith, love and someone you love just to hear their voice. Social-dis- gas engine that produced 27 horsepower. Mr. Holland’s father-
belief in one another is much stronger than our fears. tance-friendly scavenger hunts around the neighbor- in-law gave him the tractor about seven years ago. He displays
With a clear mind, we turn to the body. Just like hood, anyone? it at local shows and parades with the Ocmulgee Antique Truck
a gardener, we need to water our bodies and drink Even though we are living in a time where we are and Tractor Club.
at least eight glasses of water a day. When it comes physically far away from our family and friends, you
to food, remember to “eat the rainbow” and include are not alone. We are all in this together.
up to seven vegetables and three servings of fresh, Now as this article comes to an end, take a mo- Save The Date
local fruit every day. Try making a breakfast dish ment to breathe and count down from 10 with me — Georgia National Antique Agriculture Show
with avocado and bright red apples, spread the berry 10) rest, digest, let go of the stress, 9) let your light Nov. 19-21, 2020
jam on whole grain toast, slice open an orange, sauté shine, 8) glasses of water a day, 7) hours of sleep, 6) Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
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the chicken and simmer soft tomatoes in some broth. out and play some more, 3) servings of fruit, 2) cher- For more info., visit GNFA.com
All these foods (and many more) are a great source ish the mind and body, 1) breath is truly a blessing…

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