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Health !! Alzheimer's Association sets a legislative day February 16 The Washington Alzheimer's Association will hold its sec- ond legislative outreach day February 16 in Olympia. Atten- dees will meet in the Cherberg Building Senate Hearing Room 1 at 11 a.m., moving at 11:30 a.m. to the Capitol Building Sen- ate Reception Room on the third floor. Speakers will include Senator Sid Snyder and Representa- tive Eileen Cody. At noon, participants will break for lunch and appointments with legislators from their individual dis- tricts. Those who plan to attend the legislative day should con- tact the Alzheimer's Association in Seattle at 1-800-848-7097, said a spokesperson for the group. }{ !il  Get--a/W00it00 i!i!:i: :()! sc00T., slice, 00t.v. , ' We take great pleasure m welcoming Scott E. Stk'e, M.D., to our active medical staff He will be joining Mark R Corky, M.D., a local ophthalnlo/ogist, at Mason County Eye Specialists, 2300 Kati Court, Suite A 711cy can be reachcxl at 426.8717. :i: Dr. Slice received his medical dcree fi'om and completed his internship at the Medical Ilnivet$ity of South ('aro/ina, Charleston, South Carolina.//is rvsidenqy was in ophlhah?oloqy at the University .... ' ofIowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa Ci(y, Iowa and recently finished +" his ]ellowship at the same institution. An ophthalmologist perlbmTs regular eye exams and specializes in the i diagnosis and treatment (J eye diseases with medication, lenses and laser or conventional surgery. An ophthalmologist is a highly trained ::, ,, medical doctor specializing as an eye physician and surgn, Mason General Hospital  itJ:: PO. Box Io68, 901 MI. View Drive, : i, Shellon, WA 98584 360.426.1611, from BelJair 275-8614 hltp://www.pugelsoundwa.neVMGH/ ,iii'i I III II I II [ 426-4272 ] 207 Professional Way Across from the hospital MGH's forum is on diabetes Dr. David Kelley of the American Diabetes Association will present a program, "Type If Diabetes: Are You at Risk?" at the Mason General Hospital Community Forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. February 11. Sixteen million Americans have diabetes, but one in every three people don't know it. Type II diabetes, sometimes referred to as age-onset diabetes, kills more than 182,000 Americans each year. If diabetes is detected early, before symptoms appear, it's possible to avoid such complications as kidney failure, blind- ness, amputations, heart disease and stroke, said a spokes- person for the hospital. Dr. Kelley will discuss who's at risk, including people who are called "borderline diabetic" (there's no such thing, Dr. Kelley says), people who are overweight, those with a family history of diabetes, those 45 and older, peo- ple with high blood pressure, and women who have had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth. Risk also is higher for those of African American, Hispanic and American Indi- an descent. More information on the forum or on diabetes is available from registered nurse Sue Barwick at 426-1611. n De heart smart.., learn more about your heart health at The Medicine Shoppe ฎ Pharmacy! February is American Heart Month, and it's a good time to find out more about a healthy heart and your risk for heart disease. So visit your Medicine Shoppe • Pharmacist for the products you need for a healthier lifestyle... About your pharmacist, Jim! Watch for my health tip weekly In the Journal Alzheimer's group will meet The Mason County Alzheimer's Support Group will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, February 11, at Holiday Park Retirement Center at First and Railroad in Shelton. Meetings, says spokesperson Irene Robbins, are open for anyone wanting to learn how to handle problems faced by caregivers for those with Alzheimer's and other demential problems. "Come and learn easy ways to make life more enjoyable for the Alzheim- er's 'victim' and the caregiver," Robbins urged. Those who need care for an Alzheimer's patient in order to attend the meeting can call Jan Kiser at 426-9856 or 943-6181. More information about the meeting is available from Robbins at 426-2529 or Terry Rupp at 427-2225. MS group set for February 9 The Mason County Multiple Sclerosis Group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, at Tapatio Mexican restau- rant in Gateway Center on Mountain View in Shelton. Friends and spouses are welcome to join the group. More information is available from Sylvia Hammond at 427-0710. COMMUNITY WOMEN'S CLINIC CONNIE P. REANDEAU ARNP OB/GYN NURSE PRACTITIONER and MARY HART, CNM, ARNP now offering MATERNITY AND NEWBORN CARE YEARLY EXAMS, CONTRACEPTION, [ .... SCHOOL & SPORTS 'EXAMS. ] MENOPAUSE, BREAST" PROBLEM8, I PIERCING, DIETING. ] 426-0895.320 W. Alder ] I I I I Visit our Web Site www.modshoppe.com • DISCOUNT PRICESl • Records Kept for Tax Purposes • APPROVED CHARGE ACCOUNTS I MONDAY" FR'DAY ] SATURDAY I 9 A.M.-6 P,M. 9 A.M.-1 P.M. $3.59 $2.39 Adult Low Strength Aspidn Enteric Coated w *er4im  $3.99 oxidant Vitamins Garlic Tablets Aspkln 325 n 200 iu Natural Blend $3.49 Vitamin E 00 iu Regular no oequ S00.99 Vitamin E 400 iu Regular I I I ;: '" I I I I I 1 Med,cmc Shoplx" Brartd ii E eric (ฃ,e 12(. w' I I , , . ข, - •  ,mp,m fl, actlvv Inglcdwnt in a*zr Adult Lo, ttclglh • | Enteric Coated Aspirin, la: ue,.. 32.s | • (,:, ,lttpare to ac tire tngrclen, it, ct)ltln' Ill l YOUR OO/' II I cHo . :- - I II am ollr et AI lmetlcttvaltng pharlnacms llS (,f{lyt expin 2[]9@ • b mm -= -= =m mm --. --= -= -= mm mm J Page 14 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, February 4, 1999 Workshop to debunk septic tank additives Telemarketers are busy hyping septic-system additives in the lo- cal area, says Washington Sea Grant specialist Don Leaf of the Mason County Cooperative Ex- tension Office. "Septic-system additives are commercial products marketed to solve septic system problems or improve their 'performance.' Some callers claim that their ad- ditives will counter the effects of bleach or detergents, increase soil percolation, clear grease or other pipe deposits, reduce odors, 'clean' your septic tank or cure your sep- tic system failure," Leaf says. But there's no evidence from independent testing that any of the additives provide any positive benefit, Leaf says. He cites re- sults from a review by Tom Long, a wastewater management spe- cialist for the Washington State Department of Health. "We are not aware of any credible evi- dence proving additives benefit onsite sewage treatment perfor- mance," Long stated in that re- view. Products sold legally for septic- system use in Washington require review by the state health depart- ment, but the review and listing process that prohibits the use of dangerous chemicals or other harmful contents does not eval- uate or imply effectiveness, Leaf notes. To save money and promote an effective septic system, Leaf says, consumers should: • Reduce grease content and total water flow to the system. • Avoid use of garbage grin- ders. • Learn the location of all on- site system components. • Protect the system from dam- age from traffic or digging. • Divert roof drains and other surface runoff from the drainfield system area. • Inspect the system, or have it inspected, regularly. • Have the system pumped when it needs it. • Get and keep good system operation records. More information will be avail- able at a class from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, at the Wil- liam G. Reed Library at Seventh and Alder Streets in Shelton. To register for the class or for additional information, interested residents can contact Don Leaf or Teri King at 427-9670, Extension 396. From Belfair area phones, the number is 275-4467, Exten- sion 396. Mary M. Knight will offer " screening for preschoole r#: Mary M. Knight School Dis- trict's annual preschool screening is set for Friday, February 12, at the school. The screening is free and is de- signed to help parents and school staff members identify develop- mental delays in children from in- fants to age 5. The screening also helps identify who will be coming to the preschool program next fall. The school district will set indi- vidual times for each child it knows of who lives within the boundaries of the district, and who will be age 3 or 4 next school year and may attend the pre- school. If you know of any child who will be at least age 3 by next September 1, call the school at 426-6767 to schedule a screening appointment. Children deveh)p at different WCC schedules gunfire session Washington Corrections Cen- ter has scheduled a weapons qualification session fbr 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, February 18. The session will involve guntlre that will be audibh, to those close to the firing range north of Shel- ton. rates and the screening will let parents and school staff members know how the child is developing in five basic areas: gross motor, fine motor, cognitive (academic), social and communication. The screening will identify signs of possible delays in each area. Parents who have immuniza- tion records and birth certificates available will be able to fill enrollment forms for next Those children who are and registered in the spring h first priority for preschool o,p ings when school begins in fall. Parents or others who M questions can call Carol MesSl at the school at 426-6767. THE HEALTH CARE CENTER IMMEDIATE MEDICAL For The Entire Family 426-971 7 8th & Railroad • Shelton Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (20+ Years Experience) DENTURES s950 a set • Extractions • Crowns • Bridges • Full Dentures • Relines • RepairS Front Door Parking Available Medical Coupons and Most Insurances Accepted David Herbst, DDS .,.,. ,,..o.,.,,,,,,,,,,(, S. Peters, Heads up... Type II Diabetes: Are you at risk? FREE Thursday, February 1 I, 1999, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., MGH Elllnor Room Presented by American Diabetes Association speaker, David Kelley, M.D., internal medicine. Local diabetes health care professionals will also join Dr. Kelley to address diabetes in Mason County. Sixteen million Americans have diabetes.., but 1 out of 3 don't know it! Type !i diabetes.., or sometimes referred to as age on-set diabetes.., is the most common form of diabetes today.., and it kills more than ! 82,000 Americans each year. Diabetes is a chronic disease that has no cure.., but if detected early (before symptoms appear).., the complications (kidney failure, blindless, amputations, heart disease, and stroke) can possibly be avoided. David Kelley, M.D., is a speaker for the American Diabetes Association and will discuss risk factors, also the issue that "borderline diabetes" doesn't exist, and what you and your physician can do to control the disease and prevent complications Who should attend this informational forum: • People who have been told they are "borderline" diabetic • People who are overweight. • People with a family history of diabetes. • People who are 45 and older. • People who have high blood pressure (at or above i 40/90). • Women who have had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth. In addition, risks increase if you are a member of one of the followin ethnic groups; African American, Hispanic, and American Indian. Plan to attend this informative Community Forum. For more information on the Diabetes Community Form or diabetes, call Sue Barwick, a registered nurse and certified diabetic educator, at MGH, 426-161 !. • Q tvuali, care... town. 901 MI. View Drive, Building #1, Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 426 161 I, from BelJair 2758614 North Mason Medical Clinic in BelJair is affiliated with MGtL Education tDtline Number - 427-3650 Belfair residents may call the MGH switchboard at 275-8614 and be asked to be connected with the "Education HoUine." Health !! Alzheimer's Association sets a legislative day February 16 The Washington Alzheimer's Association will hold its sec- ond legislative outreach day February 16 in Olympia. Atten- dees will meet in the Cherberg Building Senate Hearing Room 1 at 11 a.m., moving at 11:30 a.m. to the Capitol Building Sen- ate Reception Room on the third floor. Speakers will include Senator Sid Snyder and Representa- tive Eileen Cody. At noon, participants will break for lunch and appointments with legislators from their individual dis- tricts. Those who plan to attend the legislative day should con- tact the Alzheimer's Association in Seattle at 1-800-848-7097, said a spokesperson for the group. }{ !il  Get--a/W00it00 i!i!:i: :()! sc00T., slice, 00t.v. , ' We take great pleasure m welcoming Scott E. Stk'e, M.D., to our active medical staff He will be joining Mark R Corky, M.D., a local ophthalnlo/ogist, at Mason County Eye Specialists, 2300 Kati Court, Suite A 711cy can be reachcxl at 426.8717. :i: Dr. Slice received his medical dcree fi'om and completed his internship at the Medical Ilnivet$ity of South ('aro/ina, Charleston, South Carolina.//is rvsidenqy was in ophlhah?oloqy at the University .... ' ofIowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa Ci(y, Iowa and recently finished +" his ]ellowship at the same institution. An ophthalmologist perlbmTs regular eye exams and specializes in the i diagnosis and treatment (J eye diseases with medication, lenses and laser or conventional surgery. An ophthalmologist is a highly trained ::, ,, medical doctor specializing as an eye physician and surgn, Mason General Hospital  itJ:: PO. Box Io68, 901 MI. View Drive, : i, Shellon, WA 98584 360.426.1611, from BelJair 275-8614 hltp://www.pugelsoundwa.neVMGH/ ,iii'i I III II I II [ 426-4272 ] 207 Professional Way Across from the hospital MGH's forum is on diabetes Dr. David Kelley of the American Diabetes Association will present a program, "Type If Diabetes: Are You at Risk?" at the Mason General Hospital Community Forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. February 11. Sixteen million Americans have diabetes, but one in every three people don't know it. Type II diabetes, sometimes referred to as age-onset diabetes, kills more than 182,000 Americans each year. If diabetes is detected early, before symptoms appear, it's possible to avoid such complications as kidney failure, blind- ness, amputations, heart disease and stroke, said a spokes- person for the hospital. Dr. Kelley will discuss who's at risk, including people who are called "borderline diabetic" (there's no such thing, Dr. Kelley says), people who are overweight, those with a family history of diabetes, those 45 and older, peo- ple with high blood pressure, and women who have had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth. Risk also is higher for those of African American, Hispanic and American Indi- an descent. More information on the forum or on diabetes is available from registered nurse Sue Barwick at 426-1611. n De heart smart.., learn more about your heart health at The Medicine Shoppe ฎ Pharmacy! February is American Heart Month, and it's a good time to find out more about a healthy heart and your risk for heart disease. So visit your Medicine Shoppe • Pharmacist for the products you need for a healthier lifestyle... About your pharmacist, Jim! Watch for my health tip weekly In the Journal Alzheimer's group will meet The Mason County Alzheimer's Support Group will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, February 11, at Holiday Park Retirement Center at First and Railroad in Shelton. Meetings, says spokesperson Irene Robbins, are open for anyone wanting to learn how to handle problems faced by caregivers for those with Alzheimer's and other demential problems. "Come and learn easy ways to make life more enjoyable for the Alzheim- er's 'victim' and the caregiver," Robbins urged. Those who need care for an Alzheimer's patient in order to attend the meeting can call Jan Kiser at 426-9856 or 943-6181. More information about the meeting is available from Robbins at 426-2529 or Terry Rupp at 427-2225. MS group set for February 9 The Mason County Multiple Sclerosis Group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, at Tapatio Mexican restau- rant in Gateway Center on Mountain View in Shelton. Friends and spouses are welcome to join the group. More information is available from Sylvia Hammond at 427-0710. COMMUNITY WOMEN'S CLINIC CONNIE P. REANDEAU ARNP OB/GYN NURSE PRACTITIONER and MARY HART, CNM, ARNP now offering MATERNITY AND NEWBORN CARE YEARLY EXAMS, CONTRACEPTION, [ .... SCHOOL & SPORTS 'EXAMS. ] MENOPAUSE, BREAST" PROBLEM8, I PIERCING, DIETING. ] 426-0895.320 W. Alder ] I I I I Visit our Web Site www.modshoppe.com • DISCOUNT PRICESl • Records Kept for Tax Purposes • APPROVED CHARGE ACCOUNTS I MONDAY" FR'DAY ] SATURDAY I 9 A.M.-6 P,M. 9 A.M.-1 P.M. $3.59 $2.39 Adult Low Strength Aspidn Enteric Coated w *er4im  $3.99 oxidant Vitamins Garlic Tablets Aspkln 325 n 200 iu Natural Blend $3.49 Vitamin E 00 iu Regular no oequ S00.99 Vitamin E 400 iu Regular I I I ;: '" I I I I I 1 Med,cmc Shoplx" Brartd ii E eric (ฃ,e 12(. w' I I , , . ข, - •  ,mp,m fl, actlvv Inglcdwnt in a*zr Adult Lo, ttclglh • | Enteric Coated Aspirin, la: ue,.. 32.s | • (,:, ,lttpare to ac tire tngrclen, it, ct)ltln' Ill l YOUR OO/' II I cHo . :- - I II am ollr et AI lmetlcttvaltng pharlnacms llS (,f{lyt expin 2[]9@ • b mm -= -= =m mm --. --= -= -= mm mm J Page 14 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, February 4, 1999 Workshop to debunk septic tank additives Telemarketers are busy hyping septic-system additives in the lo- cal area, says Washington Sea Grant specialist Don Leaf of the Mason County Cooperative Ex- tension Office. "Septic-system additives are commercial products marketed to solve septic system problems or improve their 'performance.' Some callers claim that their ad- ditives will counter the effects of bleach or detergents, increase soil percolation, clear grease or other pipe deposits, reduce odors, 'clean' your septic tank or cure your sep- tic system failure," Leaf says. But there's no evidence from independent testing that any of the additives provide any positive benefit, Leaf says. He cites re- sults from a review by Tom Long, a wastewater management spe- cialist for the Washington State Department of Health. "We are not aware of any credible evi- dence proving additives benefit onsite sewage treatment perfor- mance," Long stated in that re- view. Products sold legally for septic- system use in Washington require review by the state health depart- ment, but the review and listing process that prohibits the use of dangerous chemicals or other harmful contents does not eval- uate or imply effectiveness, Leaf notes. To save money and promote an effective septic system, Leaf says, consumers should: • Reduce grease content and total water flow to the system. • Avoid use of garbage grin- ders. • Learn the location of all on- site system components. • Protect the system from dam- age from traffic or digging. • Divert roof drains and other surface runoff from the drainfield system area. • Inspect the system, or have it inspected, regularly. • Have the system pumped when it needs it. • Get and keep good system operation records. More information will be avail- able at a class from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, at the Wil- liam G. Reed Library at Seventh and Alder Streets in Shelton. To register for the class or for additional information, interested residents can contact Don Leaf or Teri King at 427-9670, Extension 396. From Belfair area phones, the number is 275-4467, Exten- sion 396. Mary M. Knight will offer " screening for preschoole r#: Mary M. Knight School Dis- trict's annual preschool screening is set for Friday, February 12, at the school. The screening is free and is de- signed to help parents and school staff members identify develop- mental delays in children from in- fants to age 5. The screening also helps identify who will be coming to the preschool program next fall. The school district will set indi- vidual times for each child it knows of who lives within the boundaries of the district, and who will be age 3 or 4 next school year and may attend the pre- school. If you know of any child who will be at least age 3 by next September 1, call the school at 426-6767 to schedule a screening appointment. Children deveh)p at different WCC schedules gunfire session Washington Corrections Cen- ter has scheduled a weapons qualification session fbr 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, February 18. The session will involve guntlre that will be audibh, to those close to the firing range north of Shel- ton. rates and the screening will let parents and school staff members know how the child is developing in five basic areas: gross motor, fine motor, cognitive (academic), social and communication. The screening will identify signs of possible delays in each area. Parents who have immuniza- tion records and birth certificates available will be able to fill enrollment forms for next Those children who are and registered in the spring h first priority for preschool o,p ings when school begins in fall. Parents or others who M questions can call Carol MesSl at the school at 426-6767. THE HEALTH CARE CENTER IMMEDIATE MEDICAL For The Entire Family 426-971 7 8th & Railroad • Shelton Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (20+ Years Experience) DENTURES s950 a set • Extractions • Crowns • Bridges • Full Dentures • Relines • RepairS Front Door Parking Available Medical Coupons and Most Insurances Accepted David Herbst, DDS .,.,. ,,..o.,.,,,,,,,,,,(, S. Peters, Heads up... Type II Diabetes: Are you at risk? FREE Thursday, February 1 I, 1999, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., MGH Elllnor Room Presented by American Diabetes Association speaker, David Kelley, M.D., internal medicine. Local diabetes health care professionals will also join Dr. Kelley to address diabetes in Mason County. Sixteen million Americans have diabetes.., but 1 out of 3 don't know it! Type !i diabetes.., or sometimes referred to as age on-set diabetes.., is the most common form of diabetes today.., and it kills more than ! 82,000 Americans each year. Diabetes is a chronic disease that has no cure.., but if detected early (before symptoms appear).., the complications (kidney failure, blindless, amputations, heart disease, and stroke) can possibly be avoided. David Kelley, M.D., is a speaker for the American Diabetes Association and will discuss risk factors, also the issue that "borderline diabetes" doesn't exist, and what you and your physician can do to control the disease and prevent complications Who should attend this informational forum: • People who have been told they are "borderline" diabetic • People who are overweight. • People with a family history of diabetes. • People who are 45 and older. • People who have high blood pressure (at or above i 40/90). • Women who have had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth. In addition, risks increase if you are a member of one of the followin ethnic groups; African American, Hispanic, and American Indian. Plan to attend this informative Community Forum. For more information on the Diabetes Community Form or diabetes, call Sue Barwick, a registered nurse and certified diabetic educator, at MGH, 426-161 !. • Q tvuali, care... town. 901 MI. View Drive, Building #1, Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 426 161 I, from BelJair 2758614 North Mason Medical Clinic in BelJair is affiliated with MGtL Education tDtline Number - 427-3650 Belfair residents may call the MGH switchboard at 275-8614 and be asked to be connected with the "Education HoUine."