01-30-2013-Midweek - Wise County Messenger

Do Well, Be Well withDiabetes classes offeredBY TANYA DAVISTexas A&M AgriLifeExtension Service – WiseCounty together with Angel’sCare Home Healthand the Wise County ExtensionDiabetes Coalitionare planning Do Well, BeWell with Diabetes. Thefive-week program begins9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.19, at the Wise County ExtensionOffice, 206 S. StateSt., in Decatur. Other classdates will be Tuesdays, Feb.26 and March 5, 12, and 19.Each session is differentand will be presented byhealth professionals.The five-week series targetspeople with type 2diabetes. Participants willlearn the skills they needto understand and managetheir diabetes, reduce theirrisks for complications andlearn how to attain theirhighest possible level ofwellness. This programaims to help people controltheir diabetes rather thanletting the disease controlthem.The curriculum/sessions wewill cover include: What isdiabetes?WiseNotes forConsumers Nutrition:Firststep to diabetesmanagement One diabetes diet, nolonger the sole option Managing your bloodglucose Nutrition labels Diabetes and exercise For good measure athome and eating out Diabetes medicines Preventing and managingcomplicationswww.wcmessenger.com/businessdirectoryDecatur, Texas, Wednesday, January 30, 2013 ALL AROUND WISE • A PART OF THE WISE COUNTY MESSENGER 7These classes are based onthe latest research and meetthe current national standardsof the American DiabetesAssociation. It is importantto be aware that classesare not meant to substitutethe care by a physician. Everyonewith diabetes shouldsee a doctor regularly.I encourage you to callthe Extension office todayso that you can take controlof managing your diabetes.Registration fee is $25,which covers the cost of publicationspurchased for thisprogram. To sign up, call theExtension office at 940-627-3341 or stop by the office at206 S. State, Suite A, in Decatur.Continued from page 6with the University of NorthTexas will discuss factorsthat influence a person’sability to remember andspecific techniques formemory improvement.There is no charge, butregistration is stronglyencouraged by calling 800-272-3900.SAVING COINS — WiseCounty Animal Sheltervolunteers are asking peopleto save their loose changeto benefit the shelter’s spayand neuter fund. To help,bring any change you havecollected to the adoptionevent Saturday, March 2, atTractor Supply in Decatur.NORTHWEST ISDSTAAR MEETING — AWho should you trust with your OB/GYN care?Decatur Women’s Health Centeroffers a full range of obstetrical and gynecologicalcare for women at every stage of life.NEWS BRIEFSSTAAR/EOC informationalmeeting for parents is6:30 p.m. Thursday,Jan. 31, at NorthwestHigh School Per formingArts Center. A student’sscore on the STAAREnd-of-Course examcould determine theirgraduation plan andwhether or not they areeligible for a four-yearuniversity. Each meetingwill share informationregarding graduationrequirements for studentsin eighth through tenthgrades.STEM COMMUNITYREVEAL — Students ofthe Academy of Science,Technology, Engineeringand Mathematics willhost the fourth annualCommunity Reveal 6:30to 8:30 p.m. Thursday,Jan. 31, in the StudentUnion at Northwest HighSchool, 2301 TexanDr., in Justin. Freshmenstudents will presenttheir School of the Futuredesigns and models.NAMING SCHOOLS —Nominate names forelementary school No.17 and comprehensivehigh school No. 3 nowthrough Feb. 7 at www.nisdtx.org/schoolnames.After a namingcommittee reviews therecommendations, theNISD School Board willvote on the names at itsmeeting March 18.See Briefs on page 8How to Remember Not to Forget:Improving Your MemoryJoin the Alzheimer’s Association - North CentralTexas Chapter for this community educationprogram. The program will explore whatmemory in adulthood and later life is and is not,as well as the many factors which influence ourability to remember. Specific techniques formemory improvement will be discussed.(Left to Right) Kim Mote, Brittany Smith, Melissa Bradley, Dr. Douglas Kyle“Friendly, professional and confidential.”Your health and well-being as a woman are our concern.Our emphasis is on making you feel comfortable, confident and reassured.Call today to schedule your next appointment.940-627-42162451 S. FM 51, SUITE 300 • DECATURGuest Speaker: Bert Hayslip, PhDUniversity of North TexasThursday, February 7, 2013 • 10 am to noonDecatur Civic Center2010 West US 380 • Decatur, TX 76234There is no charge. Registration is encouraged.Please call 800-272-3900 to register.US287 SOUTH IN DECATUR JamesWood.com 940-627-2177 • 817-430-0600AMERICAN OR IMPORT...Wood PRE-OWNED Has The BEST of BOTH!INVEST Your Tax Refundin Quality TransportationDavid WestCarlos InfanteMike Wheat1000Vehicles AvailableCathy SpurgeonKenny NelsonRandy WilliamsTerron Pullman“Your Income Is Your Credit”“TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR TRADE-IN!”“Ask About Our PRE-OWNED Warranties”