Low income health and wellness classes offered

By DAVID TELLER

Staff Reporter

In an age where obesity and diabetes run rampant, one West Plains fitness instructor is offering help.

Jill Sheffels, a nationally certified fitness trainer, is coordinating with Cheney Outreach to begin offering health and wellness classes to low income women struggling with their weight. The classes are through the Cheney Parks and Recreation Department, and are similar to the classes she began in Sprague a year ago.

Sheffels said participants in the Cheney classes do not have to be Outreach clients. Health and wellness classes would be held at the City Hall au...