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10 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, May 7, 2009 EDUCATION BRIEFS Lewis honored CROSSWORD PUZZLE Got stuff Get rid of it quick... Wise County Messenger Classifi eds • www.wcmessenger.com/class Jacob Lewis of Decatur was named to the dean’s list and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa at Howard Junior College in Big Spring. He is a freshman and the son of Jeff and Krista Lewis. To be eligible for Phi Theta Kappa, a student must have completed 15 semester hours and must be at least a half time student, cannot be enrolled in any preparatory courses during the semester they are inducted and maintain a 3.25 grade point average. TWO GREAT WAYS TO SAVE MONEY and Increase Your ENERGY SAVINGS! Up To $1,000 Instant Rebate! or 5.99% APR! Reduced Interest Financing Save Up to 50% On Your Energy Bill! 940-627-2557 Decatur www.all-texservice.com Reed graduates Pat Reed, Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently graduated from Midwestern State University Center for Nonprofit Management Certification Program. Boyd Elementary will hold pre-k enrollment and kindergarten readiness evaluations on Monday, April 20, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. In order to qualify for pre-k, a student must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2009, and meet one of the following requirements: ! Unable to speak and comprehend the English language; ! Is educationally disadvantaged Boyd pre-k and kindergarten enrollment set and qualifies for free and reduced lunch program in the national School Lunch and Child Nutrition Program; or ! Is homeless. In order to qualify for Kindergarten a student must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2009. Kindergarten-aged students will participate in a readiness evaluation to “If you’re going to do something,” Robbin Berry says, “then give it your all and do your best.” And she practices what she preaches. college, Robbin is taking advantage of everything WC has to offer. As a freshman, she eagerly jumped into student life and quickly became a campus leader in student government, theatre, and the honor society Phi Theta Kappa. “WC has been good for me and has granted me opportunities that I wouldn’t have had otherwise,” Robbin says, “and I am all the better for it.” WC is the better for it, as well, with excellent student leaders like Robbin. Jan Hewitt is now located at Cuttin Place Salon n’ Such determine placement and readiness for kindergarten. In addition, information concerning immunizations required for enrollment will be discussed. To enroll your child you will need a birth certificate, current shot record, proof of address and social security number. •24 years experience •Stylist ~ color specialist •Formerly of Flawless Lines, Decatur I welcome all my clients to visit me Tuesday though Saturday! Salon 940-433-3030 Cell 817-692-0872 124 W. Rock Island Ave. Boyd, Texas BONE-DENSITY TESTS The introduction of bone-density tests into general practice has revolutionized the treatment of osteoporosis by enabling doctors to detect the bone-thinning disease before bones fracture. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) remains a vital tool in helping patients determine if they need treatment. Women with an increased risk for osteoporosis should opt for the test, including women over 65, postmenopausal Caucasian or Asian women under 65 who do not take estrogen, African-American women in that same category who have any risk factor, and premenopausal women with a medical risk factor. While some pharmacies test for osteoporosis with a simple ultrasound procedure that measures heel-bone density, it is not accurate enough for the key sites of the hip and spine. A healthy diet with sufficient calcium and vitamin D, and regular exercise can slow the onset of osteoporosis. Smoking, heavy alcohol consumption along with little weight bearing exercise and low calcium intake can put you at a greater risk for the disease. For more information about bone-density testing, call WISE OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY P.A at 940-626-8008. The office is conveniently located at 1713 South FM 51, Ste. 201, Decatur. New patients are welcome. P.S. Women who are pregnant or think they are pregnant should not undergo dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Special Purchase! Universal Multipurpose Copy Paper 92 brightness • 20 lb. • 500 sheets reams $ Only 29 99 when you purchase 5 or more cases (Reg. $31.99) Limited time offer ✔EASE ✔VALUE ✔SELECTION ✔SERVICE 115 S. Trinity, Decatur 940.627.5987 Public Fax 940.627.1004 7:30-5:30 Mon.-Fri. messengerofficesupply.com 27th Annual Bridgeport Butterfield Stage Days Mark your calendar for the second weekend in May! May 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. PRCA Rodeo Action at its Finest! Saturday, May 9 in Harwood Park Free admission and free parking! Carnival May 7, 8 and 9 Fourth Annual Bridgeport Idol Main Street Stickhorse Rodeo Arts, Crafts & Games Food Stagecoach Rides Musical Entertainment Bingo Safarai i Train Photography Contest New this year -- Authentic Chuck Wagons! For a comprehensive event schedule, visit www.bridgeportchamber.org or call 940-683-2076 REMEMBER TO VOTE Saturday, May 9 for TAD BILLMIRE Decatur School Board (Early Voting April 27-May 5) • Fiscally Conservative • Spending Philosophy Based on Needs, Not Wants Paid political advertisement by Tad Billmire, Decatur, TX • Academics Priority #1 • Committed to Represent the Taxpayers Well
SAVVY SENIOR ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, May 7, 2009 11 Bishop’s LOWER OVERHEAD = LOWER PRICES Continued from page 2 A PERS is a home-based emergency alert service that will connect your mother to a 24-hour call center with the push of a button. The transmitter (SOS button) is typically worn as a neck pendant, wrist band or belt clip. When pushed, it sends a signal to a receiver console that’s connected to the home telephone line (they don’t work with cell phones). When your mom pushes the button, the dispatcher at the call center evaluates her situation, and will notify you, another relative, a caregiver or 911, as needed. With most PERS set-ups, your mom can talk with the dispatcher from anywhere in the house through the system’s receiver, which works like a powerful speaker phone. While a PERS can be a wonderful home device for elderly seniors, it does have its drawbacks. Many seniors don’t wear their SOS button regularly, and if they do have it on and fall, they still have to be alert enough to actually hit the button. Where to look With all the different PERSs available today, the Internet is the best place to start your search. PERSs are available through national companies (such as www.lifelinesys.com, www. rescuealert.com, www.lifefone.com and www.lifestation.com) as well as local or regional providers. Local providers are usually run by hospitals or social service agencies. A typical Internet search will bring up only the national companies. Adding a town, county or state to your search will help you find local or regional options. Also, check with your Area Aging Agency (call 800-677-1116 to get your local number). It’s worth checking out both local and national providers because features, pricing and quality will vary. Options and costs In most cases, PERS equipment (receiver console and SOS button) is rented, but some companies offer the option to buy. Costs, too, will vary but you can expect to pay a small set-up or activation fee along with a monthly service/monitoring fee, usually around $1 per day. Most companies give discounts for longer-term agreements, but be careful of contracts that lock you in. Some services may even offer discounted pricing options for lowerincome seniors. You’ll need to ask. And some companies may provide extra services (in addition to the basic PERS) such as check-in calls, wakeup calls and medication reminders for an additional cost. When choosing a service, pay attention to the small print, and always ask for a detailed price quote. Most health insurance plans, including Medicare, don’t cover PERSs. Home monitoring If you’re looking for a more thorough service, check out “home monitoring systems.” These services combine the PERS with motion detectors (not cameras), placed in key areas of your mom’s home, that will let you know (via phone or e-mail) if something out of the ordinary is happening. For example, if she didn’t get out of bed at her usual time, or went to the bathroom and didn’t leave, this could indicate a fall or other emergency. The great thing about this type of system is it requires no input from your mother, and you can check in on her anytime through their passwordprotected Web site. These monitoring systems, however, are more expensive than a PERS and are not covered by insurance. To find and compare systems visit QuietCare (www.quietcare. com; 877-822-2468), Healthsense (www.healthsense.com; 800-576-1779) and GrandCare (www.grandcare.com; 262-338-6147). ! Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit www.savvysenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. A S L O W A S More To Choose From! YOUR JOB IS YOUR CREDIT 06 Ford F-150 V8, Power Locks & Windows 93k 10% Eddie Bauer 04 Expedition Leather - loaded 76k very nice and new tires. D O W N 02 Black Tailblazer very nice, loaded, power locks $6,995 Ron Taylor 02 Dodge Ram Auto V8, Running Boards, 114k 00 Ford F-150 Good work truck V8 94k 2002 Pontiac Montana Great soccer moms van 64k 940-683-1999 1110 Hovey, Bridgeport www.wisecarandtruck.com Se habla español ASK ABOUT OUR $100 CASH REFERRAL PROGRAM! Mario Rodriguez W E F I N A N C E Continued from page 4 Meadows, Wesley Meadows, Gabriel Silvas, Amy Walton and Sierra Warren. A/B Honor Roll Seventh Grade – Daniel Alxander, Samantha Ashmore, aylor Babcock, Olivia Bettesorth, Blake Bryant, MaKenna urt, Kaylee Castillo, Chance ial, Colby Dial, , Taylor Edards, Parker Espinoza, Corbin olt, Rylee Howerton, Brooke uckabee, Diana Lovelerryn, Made in the U.S.A. stained or painted Porch Rockers – NOW ONLY $150 Cow Camp Steakhouse Mandy says, “Don’t forget Mom this Mother’s Day.” • Shadow box coffee tables • Framed art - retro/western • Cheval mirrors • Western jewelry boxes & crosses • Pottery sets • NEW Hand-painted milk can lamps 1402 N. Hwy. 81/287, Decatur, TX 940-627-8304 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. HONOR ROLLS and watering hole Luke Miller, Makala Neighbors, Ashley Pearson, Mary Reid, Madeline Runnels and Abby Wellborn. Eighth Grade – Kayla Acklie, Ronald Barnes, Taylor Bates, Colt Bishop, Brittany Boykin, Robert Bruton, Jennifer Buell, Laney Campbell, Courtney Cappaert, Molly Cook, Tyler Delano, Mirella Dorado, Zackary Doyle, Nacona Ferrell, Zachary Fletcher, Dakota Gage, Kendra Galvan, Aaron Gilbert, Holly Gilbert, Lexi Gilbreath, Sidney Grisham, Thomas Heard, Keaton Hickman, Dylan Hightower, Dason Howard, Hunter Jones, Joshua Lippencott, Alejandro Lopez, Payton Madden, Kalynn Mann, Moriah Mann, Hannah Matus, Macklin McAllister, Connor McBride, Jordan McConnell, Jennifer Mc- Cormick, Joshua McDowell, Jacob Owens, Sarah Pitman, Abbi Read, Molli Read, Taylor Rector, Brandon Richardson, Jarrett Roper, Kimberly Sadler, Calahan Sandvick, Damian Silvas, Kourtland Smith, Ashley Sparks, Aaron Stevens, William Tilghman, Angela Tipton, Travis Wood and Autumn Wright. COME CELEBRATE MOM Sunday May 10 Special Mother’s Day Hours 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Reservations Accepted FREE DESSERT FOR MOM Regular hours: Tues. - Thurs. 5-9 p.m. Friday lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 5 -10 p.m. 940-627-7741 (Approx. 3 miles North of Decatur on Hwy. 287) 3142 Hwy. 287 North, Decatur WWW.COWCAMPSTEAKHOUSE.COM Wrought Iron headboards & footboards Western Art and Accents for Mom HUGE overstock sale on Mattresses! Look for our truck near IGA. If we don’t have your mattress ($699 & up) in stock, we’ll GIVE you, with your purchase, a set of sheets or a Protect-a-bed cover (up to a $99 value) for FREE! 1208 FM 51 South • Decatur 940-627-8300 Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ChicBoutique Hip Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Hippy Hop Hippy Hop... Hip Chic is your one stop place to sHOP for New Spring Clothing. Find the hidden easter egg for your discount up to 35% off. LAY-A-WAY is now available just in time for the Hot New Spring Looks! 1816 Hwy 51 South 940.626.3757 BOWIE TRACTOR HOUSE Gift Cards Available We Are Your Krone Dealer in Bowie Serving the North Texas Area SALES, PARTS & SERVICE On The Full Line of Krone Disc Cutters, Balers & Rakes Come By or Call Glynn, Sales Mgr. Or Keith, Parts Mgr. Bowie Tractor House 2137 US Hwy 287 N. Bowie, TX 76230 940-872-4450
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