Volunteer Keeps Hearts Healthy Through Dance

DAYTON - Working isn't always fun, but local volunteer Melissa McCow- en is doing what she can to help a local Zumba group lose weight, get in shape and stay healthy.

The Zumba class, which is sponsored by the Columbia County Health System, was created last year to pro- vide another method for local residents to get healthier.

The class is free to attend and is hosted every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7 at the Dayton Elementary School gym.

McCowen attended the Zumba class last year when it was taught by a different instructor and said she enjoyed it.

"I was loving (the class) so much and I...