Handcent SMS notification

[cdeen]

I use handcent as my default SMS, I have the widget on my home screen. When I receive a text the green number 1 that shows I have a text does not dissappear after I read the text. I have scrolled through to be sure I don't have an unread text. this has happened several times so I don't think it's a fluke one time thing.
any advice on how to clear the SMS new text symbol?
Thanks

 

[Caddyman]

i found that it wont clear until you open the convo you got the text in and at least click the convo field.