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The Albany News
Thursday, August 31, 2006
takes steps to curb childhood diabetes
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Sheryl Spore / Albany News
School nurse Monica Cleveland hangs up a poster and other colorful graphics to illustrate the
importance of a healthy lifestyle. With this school year, Albany ISD is implementing a state-required
curriculum that will hopefully help decrease the occurrence of type 2 diabetes among students.
On August 18th, the Shackelford County Rural Fire Department,
Albany Fire Department, Shackelford County Sheriffs Office, Texas
Department of Public Safety, Woodson Fire Department, Stephens
County Fire Department, Stamford Fire Department, Moran Fire Depart-
ment, Lueders Fire Department, Texas Forest Service, Abilene Chapter of
the Red Cross and also neighboring ranch firefighters answered the call
for assistance in helping fight a grass fire.
We sincerely appreciate everyone that helped save a residence and
minimize a very serious situation. Again, thank you for everyone's help.
PICO RANCHES, THE PITZER FAMILY,
BRONCO & CAY ALA ASKEW & J. W. &r KRISTIN ASKEW
With the number of type 2 dia-
betes cases among students on
the rise, Albany ISD has recently
adopted the "CATCH" curriculum,
according to school nurse Monica
Cleveland, who explained that the
major risk factor for type 2 diabe-
tes is obesity.
'Type 2 diabetes used to be
unheard of in children, but with
the epidemic in childhood obesity,
type 2 diabetes is now on the rise
at such an alarming rate that the
state has mandated action by the
schools," said Cleveland.
It is predicted that type 2 dia-
betes will be the predominant form
of pediatric diabetes within five
years.
The state mandate involves the
implementation of wellness poli-
cies and curriculum that teaches
the importance of proper nutri-
tion and exercise to students.
In an effort to curb the occur-
rence of this largely preventable
form of diabetes, Albany ISD is
implementing a special course of
study to be used in P.E. classes, in
the classroom and in the cafete-
ria.
"We are also planning several
other activities to help students,
parents, the school staff and the
community in general to focus on
being more active," related Cleve-
land.
Starting this month, Fridays
will be designated as "Fitness Fri-
days," with students encouraged
to wear tennis shoes and proper
attire, such as jogging suits, in
order to be more active during the
day.
"Also, we will have a verb for
every month that will help re-
mind us of fun ways to stay ac-
tive," said the nurse.
She advised parents to check
the elementary newsletters and
the school sign boards for the verb,
fruit, recipe and health tip for the
month.
"Not only does diet and exer-
cise help prevent diabetes, but
research shows that 30 to 40 per-
cent of all cancers could be pre-
vented by changing the way we
eat and by adding daily exercise,"
Cleveland continued.
Twenty percent of all cancers
could be prevented just by eating
five or more servings of fruits and
vegetables per day.
"Hopefully, September will be
a little cooler, nice enough to get
out and walk," said Cleveland.
"So, September's verb will be 'walk'
- to school, to the store, to work, to
church. Everywhere you go, just
walk!"
For more information, call
Cleveland at the Nancy Smith
Elementary School office, 762-
3384.
Relay exceeds goal by $5,000
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MEMBER FDIC
Members of the local chapter of
the American Cancer Society
learned for sure that they had
exceeded their 2006 Relay For Life
goal when they gathered for a
"wrap-up meeting" on August 21.
Those present for the session
also discussed upcoming events.
Relay Wrap-up
According to Relay co-chair
Cindy Parsons, participants in the
2006 events raised a gross total of
$32,757, with an expected net of
over $30,000.
"We exceeded all our expecta-
tions," said Parsons. "We raised
about $15,000 the first year, and
$26,000 last year, so we continue
to make increases every year. As
usual, Albany came through with
flying colors."
Special awards given by the
committee after the 2006 Relay
include the following: Most money
raised by any group - First Chris-
tian Church. Best campsite - Al-
bany Church of Christ.
"Everyone agreed the weather
was great for this year's Relay,
although it was very hot during
the setup and the Survivors Lap,"
said Parsons. "We may move the
Survivors Lap to a later time."
She added that the new Race
To Recovery was a big success, as
were most of the individual fund-
raisers, such as the dunkingbooth
and karaoke.
"We really appreciate the help
of the Boy Scouts, the Ben Richey
Boys Ranch kids and several other
groups," related Parsons.
Donnie Lucas / Albany Nays
Albany coach Denney Faith taunts participants at the Relay
For Life dunking booth August 5, one of several on-sfte
fundraisers that helped raise a total of $32,757.
Board to elect directors, officers
Board members for the Albany
Chest are reminded of their first
meeting of the 2006 campaign to
be held tonight (Thursday) in the
main hallway of Albany High
School.
The brief meeting will begin at
5:15 p.m. in Donna Schkade's
classroom.
Officers will be elected for the
upcoming year, and four directors
will either be reelected or replaced.
Board members whose terms
expire in 2006 are Bob Skelton,
Rick Davis, Pam Davis and Jana
McCoy.
Terms that expire next year
are held by Tommie Brown, Karen
Noble and Wendy Tinkle. There is
also a vacancy that ends in 2007.
Other directors are Schkade,
Ryan Nelson, Pat Kelly and Chris
Beard, who are scheduled to serve
until 2008.
All board members need to be
present for tonight's meeting.
Request Letters
Members of local organizations
that utilize Chest funding should
be preparing request letters in
anticipation of a mid-September
deadline.
According to Schkade, who is
the current president, writtenjre-
quests are required in order;.to
obtain funding from the Albany
Chest, and may be given to Jana
McCoy at First National Bank, or
mailed to Albany Chest, PO Box
746, Albany TX 76430.
PDG meeting slated today
A Program Development Group
(PDG) meeting for Albany and
Shackelford County residents is
scheduled for this morning, Au-
gust 31 to obtain public comment
about the Environmental Quality
Incentives Program handled
through the Lower Clear Fork of
the Brazos Soil and Water Con-
servation District.
The meeting will be held in the
Fellowship Hall of First Christian
Church, starting at 9:00 a.m.
To be discussed during the pub-
lic session will be conservation
practice priorities, cost share
rates, practices to cost share on,
and a priority ranking system.
Results of the meeting will go
in the form of recommendations
to the NRCS Designated Conser-
vationist for consideration.
hting
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