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♦ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007 8A .f*5TT# *• * aS* . ■■ %is ii *? >*2CjL. w»;' *I”"?”Kw7T Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter events Nov. 2 2007 Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Estimated number of peo ple is set at 200 Information: 478-746-7050 Nov. 2-3 Ninth Annual CPCO Association Meeting & Trade Show Estimated number of peo ple is set at 900 Information: 888-764-8555 Nov. 2-Nov. 4 2007 Alzheimer’s Friday-Saturday Ninth Annual CPCO Association Meeting & Trade Show Estimated number of peo ple is set at 900 Information: 888-764-8555 Friday-Sunday Southeastern Showdown For more overall info, call Teresa B. Hawk, Communications Assistant at 478-988-6483, or fax her at 478-988-1053. Houston Healthcare Happenings Walk for Wellness Set your own schedule. Monthly evaluations include blood pressure, weight, blood sugar (if diabetic) performed by a registered nurse. Incentive awards will be given after complet ing 100 miles, 500 miles, 1000 miles and up to 2000 miles. Quarterly free dinners for all walking participants-and guests. Cost is S3O per person, includes free pedometer. Location: Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Call 478-923-9771 for more informa tion. Diabetes Diet Instruction Call for schedule of classes. This class, taught by Sandra Brenner, RD, Ph.D., is for individuals with diabetes who need a diet review or people with newly Jiagnosed Diabetes Type 2. A physician diet prescrip tion is required. Call 478-923-9771 for more information. Diabetes “In Control” Course Call for schedule. This course recognized by the American Diabetes Association is taught by registered nurses, dietitians, and certified diabetes educators. The course consists of a one-hour initial assessment and education, a two-hour nutrition class, and two five-hour comprehensive education classes. Follow up at three, six and 12 months after comple tion of the entire program. Physician referral HONORS From page iA They learned that they were the winners at the FFA annual awards banquet. The Kansas team took second place and North Carolina won third. Claxton, who is head of the Agriculture I Dr. Ulysses L. Marable 111 Gladly Announces the Opening of His New Office for the General Practice of Dentistry Accepting k new patients r m; ■ High School Rodeo Estimated number of peo ple is set at 4,320 Information: 706-764-2205 Saturday Girl Scouts of Middle Georgia “Pajama Party” Estimated number of peo ple is set at 500 Information: 478-935-2227 Ext. 129 Saturday-Sunday Exotic Bird Fair “Sale & Expo” Estimated number of peo ple is set at 1,000 Information: 727-834-9282 Nov. 7 2007 Cotton Bowl and Consumer Jamboree Estimated number of peo ple is set at 350 Information: 706-542-8924 is required. Medicare and most insurance plans accepted. Call 478- 923-9771 for more information. Diabetes Exercise Program An exercise program specifically for adults with diabetes who would like to learn more about the correct times and methods for exercising in delation to diet and medication. The program is administered by a team of nurses, exercise physiologists and a certified diabetes educator. A dietitian is also avail able for one-on-one consultations with each participant. Location: Health Connections Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Houston Mall. Call 478-923-1731 for more information and program fees. Childbirth Education Ongoing - Houston Healthcare offers a series of childbirth education classes. The cost is covered by many insurance plans, including Medicaid. Other classes include breastfeeding, early pregnancy, big brother/ big sibling. Call 478-923-9771 to pre-register. Asthma Education Ongoing - Education is recognized as a vital part of asthma management. AsthmatiCare can help you take charge of your asthma. For more information on this free program, call Vicky Alexander, RN, FNP-C at 923- 9771 or Cindy Ireland at 988-1688. Department at PHS, as well as FFA advisor, has coached many winning teams for Perry High’s FFA. He had promised to wear a skirt to class on Monday if his students won, was true to his word, but changed from his knee-length plaid kilt back to slacks before posing with the victorious students for a photograph. LEAVING From page iA like I am losing a brother. We have worked well togeth er - sometimes sharing the podium as we welcomed lit erally thousands of visitors to the fairgrounds. “He has put together a team that has made the Georgia National Fair and all the events held there into one of the top attractions of its kind in the nation. “He has been an outstand ing ambassador for the City of Perry and his community involvement and leadership will be sorely missed.” Froehlich himself said that The man who loves fairs Michael Froehlich came to Perry in 1992 from the Ohio Exposition. He has loved fairs since his boyhood when he grew up less than a mile from the Columbus, Ohio facility, and is already excited about his new opportunity at the York Fair, which is in Pennsylvania’s Amish County. A fan of pickles-on-a-stick, and the Super Himalaya ride, he says he has always loved the excitement of the crowds. Memories he will take with him also include a visit from President George W. Bush, the dedication of the tenant farmer and mule sculpture with former President Jimmy Carter on the program, the filming of the movie, “Something to Talk About,” and the arrival of the Olympic torch at the fairgrounds. He has also been very active in the community, serv ing on the Perry-Houston County Airport Authority, and on the foundation boards for the Museum of Aviation and Rainbow House. He has been an active Kiwanian. He and his wife, Brenda, are members of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He is also proud of having “coached some soccer.” The Froehlich’s three children, Micha ‘el Froehlich, Matthew Froehlich and Jennifer Froehlich Duckworth, who have grown up here, will be staying in middle Georgia, as well their grandchildren, McKenna and Macy Duckworth. one of his greatest sources of pride is the staff develop ment during his time in the post. He pointed out that sev eral fair department heads have become Certified Fair Executives. “The staff has been won derful,” he said. Under Froehlich’s lead ership, the GNF has received 69 awards from the International Association of Fairs and Associations, year-round attendance has increased from 512,714 to over 800,000, with many additional events added. The economic impact, according to the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, has faf j | 11 f J I J N i [ J !ll H1 1 Km 13111K1 ■ Call Us Today To i Place Your i i Ad In The ' Classifieds *987-1823' ! 1-866-873-21721 _______ * MOORE'S REMODELING SALE m ° Starting thla October, MOORE'S FURNITURE Is having a real Remodeling Sale. They're replacing their old carpet and they'd rather move the furniture OUT than AROUND I This Is your opportunity to buy from their extensive selection with tremendous savings. Let their friendly staff help you select the furniture of your dreams OFF their carpet and INTO your home. 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