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Show COMBAT STRENGTH THROUGH LOGISTICS Around the Hill See what's happening on base. Pags B16-1- 9 July 21, 1989 ' ' .. - - Good advice Shirley Pewtress, left, the Utah State University nutrition '4 - ' instruc-to- r assigned to Hill, talks with Patricia Crespo, 7, about the importance of good hygiene. Patricia is the daughter of SSgt. Armando and Rox-ann- e Crespo. a n en oyable way to get the first and last word in... Hill fa milies discover rn a by Sgt. Jay Joersz Hilltop Times Cpake the I I U I ' V- - ftf V U.S. Air Fore Aw, " ; Photoi by Sgt. Joy A. Joers shucks! Holli Kirby, Hill homemaker, in foreground, and Shirley Pewtress shuck corn during a food of preparation lesson. Mrs. Kirby is the wife 533rd at the TSgt. Paul Kirby, an instructor Field Training Detachment. co-edit- or a quick look at what you've eaten in past 24 hours. Was it all healthy? Did it cost too much? Did you have a hard time cooking, with the exception of canned, boxed or frozen .dinners?.. The folks at Utah State University extension services will be glad to lend a helping hand. Nutrition instructors with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program come to homemakers' homes and show them how to eat better foods, save money, and prepare and cook -- nutritious meals. But the best part is that it costs nothing. The program is government funded and is designed to help families of medium income with a demonstrated need for assistance. The families learn how to survive on a tight budget and eat foods that are healthy for the whole family. The program is available to homemakers at Hill AFB through the Family Support Center and also to homemakers in the surrounding communities. Shirley. Pewtress has been the nutrition instructor assigned to Hill since she got involved in the program four years ago. 'I've graduated more than 100 people from a good feeling to know we are really a making difference in American families and getting them to eat balanced meals," she said. "It's a great program. No matter how smart you think you are or how great of a cook you Hill. It's - JVI think you are, you will learn something from this program," Holli Kirby, a graduate of EFNEP and wife of TSgt. Paul Kirby, an instructor in the 533rd Field Training Detachment, said. "I got into the program because I had a son who was terminally ill and I had to learn how to feed him the proper diet. I've learned so much. I save more money shopping. I compare brands and pay attention to what's in the food we eat. "I also gained a friend. Shirley is truly interested in more than just what you eat. She's concerned for your whole family's well being." Mrs. Pewtress teaches approximately 48 homemakers at Hill and approximately 112 children each month. She also holds a group meeting every third Wednesday of each month at the support center, Bldg. 308, at 10 a.m. When she visits a home, she has a lesson plan for the homemaker and also a lesson plan for any children. The lessons deal with the importance of nutrition, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking and more. She also gives the homemakers recipes and other helpful hints for around the house, such as the proper way to dry clothes. Homemakers stay on the program for approximately 12 to 18 months. "I think that everyone who can take advantage of this program should get into it, because nutrition is the most important thing for you and your family," Mrs. Kirby said. For more information on EFNEP, call 8 or the Family Support Center Ext. 74681 or Ext. 75855. 625-379- : c Off to California Personnel officer moves to McClellan B4 C CHAMP US Supplementary coverage available Sports Baseball team wins 4 of 5 BIO |