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4 A SIUSLAW NEWS The First Amendment Letters to the editor and press releases: C ongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Email: pressreleases@thesiuslawnews.com To contact the editor: editor@thesiuslawnews.com SATURDAY JANUARY 10 • 2015 YESTERDAY’S NEWS LETTERS Reedsport, Mapleton and Triangle Lake high schools; numerous dona- tions to groups seeking financial assistance or support; and outreach to families in distress. I would like to thank those of you who have come to our annual bake sale each May and our annual holiday bazaar in November, as well as those of you who come to play bingo every Tuesday after- noon and evening at the Elks Lodge. All of these events are the genesis of our fundraising efforts. Monies raised through these efforts are allocated to support our giving programs. If you are thinking about becoming involved in a communi- ty outreach group, I’d encourage you to do so. The rewards are very heartwarming and fulfilling. Have a happy and healthy 2015. Kate Wheeler Florence Appreciate new council It is the new year and on Jan. 5 our new mayor, Joe Henry, and three new city councilors, George Lyddon, Susy Lacer and Ron Preisler, were sworn in at city hall. Along with Joshua Greene they are our city government. These gener- ous people are taking on a large job and they are doing this without rec- ompense. If you see them on the street and want to complain about something that you want changed, stop and instead thank them for donating their time and effort and for caring about our city. Next election you too could put your time and effort into running a successful campaign and you could be in their shoes. Pamela Richardson Florence MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel • On Jan. 13, 1128, Pope Honorius II grants a papal sanction to the military order known as the Knights Templar, declaring it to be an army of God. The self-imposed mission of the Knights Templar was to protect Christian pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land. • On Jan. 14, 1860, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee of Thirty- Three submits a proposed constitutional amendment protecting slavery in all areas where it already existed. The proposed measure was not enough to stem the tide of seceding states. • On Jan. 15, 1870, the first recorded use of a donkey to represent the Democratic Party appears in Harper’s Weekly, drawn by political illustrator Thomas Nast. Four years later, Nast orig- inated the use of an elephant to symbolize the Republican Party in a Harper’s Weekly cartoon. Editor adieu Time of renewal, gratitude I just learned through the head- lines in the Siuslaw News yester- day, Wednesday, Jan. 7, that Theresa Baer will be leaving the post as editor to our Siuslaw News. I want to take this opportunity to personally and publicly thank Theresa for her work here. Over these past seven years she has jumped sideways to be of help to me personally in getting press releases, letters to the editor and various notifications published. I believe the coverage Theresa gave me three years ago contributed to the success of our first Colorado Picnic, going the extra mile. She will be missed and I appreciate all she has done in her work here and wish her life’s very best as she returns (home) to be a part of her parents’ lives. Donna Dobson Florence As the new year comes, so do some reflections on how I choose to spend my time. I’m extremely grateful that I live in Florence and I’m looking forward to taking on new volunteer roles within our community. One organization with which I’ve become involved this past year is the Ladies of Elks. This extraordi- nary group of women do so much good work, not only for the people who live in our wonderful commu- nity, but they reach far beyond, even to the sands of the Middle East to support our troops with hundreds of dozens of cookies and other items through a program called “A Touch of Home.” We provide cook- ies and handmade items to the Veterans Hospital of Roseburg; scholarships to seniors at Siuslaw, • On Jan. 18, 1882, A.A. Milne, creator of Winnie-the-Pooh, is born. Years later when his son, Christopher Robin, was born, Milne used the boy’s stuffed ani- mals as inspiration for the stories “Winnie-the-Pooh” and “The House at Pooh Corner.” • On Jan. 12, 1932, Ophelia Wyatt Caraway, a Democrat from Arkansas, becomes the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate. Caraway had been appointed to the Senate two months earli- er to fill the vacancy left by her late hus- band, Thaddeus Horatio Caraway. • On Jan. 17, 1984, U.S. Supreme Court decides Universal v. Sony, the court battle over the legality of the video cassette recorder (VCR) and its allegedly detri- mental effect on the motion-picture indus- try. The U.S. District Court ruled in favor of Sony, stating that taping material for private entertainment purposes was fair use. • On Jan. 16, 1991, the United Nations deadline for the Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait expires, and the Pentagon pre- pares to commence offensive operations to forcibly eject Iraq from its five-month occupation of its oil-rich neighbor. Operation Desert Storm was conducted by an international coalition under the command of U.S. General Norman Schwarzkopf and featured forces from 32 nations. J OEL F UHRMAN , MD Some whole grains are better than others Most grain products eaten in the United States are refined. When whole grains are refined, for exam- ple into white flour or white rice, they are stripped of fiber and micronutrients, leaving behind a calorie-rich, nutrient-poor food. Pooling the data from six previ- ous studies has concluded that eat- ing three servings (about 90 grams) of whole grains daily is associated with a 17 percent decrease in risk of colorectal cancers. Also, in review of 16 other stud- ies, they concluded that every 10 grams of fiber consumed daily pro- vided a 12 percent reduction in colon cancer risk. So it’s the refined grains that could increase one’s risk of colon cancer. Studies have already linked refined grains with higher rates of breast cancer too. The most favorable way to con- sume grains is with the grain remaining intact. Examples of intact grains are 3. Many whole grains breads, cereals and crackers are dry cooked and can be browned, forming a toxin called acrylamide, which is potentially harmful. High acry- lamide intake is associated with several cancers. 4. Whole grain pastry flour can still have an unfavorable glycemic load because it is ground so fine. Many studies have linked high GL foods to increased risk of colorectal cancers. Among carbohydrate sources, beans are superior to whole grains with respect to their micronutrient density, glycemic effects and fiber and resistant starch content. Fiber helps to prevent colon can- cer by reducing the contact between dietary carcinogens and intestinal cells via increasing stool bulk and accelerating transit time. Resistant starch, similar to fiber, is a carbohy- drate that is not broken down by human digestive enzymes. Fiber and re- sistant starch act as prebiotics, fueling the growth of healthy bacteria (probiotics); healthy bacteria in gut the ferment fiber and resistant starch, forming short chain fatty acids that have a number of anti-cancer effects. Eating beans, peas, or lentils at least twice a week has been found to decrease colon cancer risk by 50 percent. In summary, intact whole grains are healthful natural foods that con- tain beneficial phytochemicals. For optimal disease protection, I recom- mend eating beans every day, avoiding refined grains, and prima- rily eating whole grains intact and cooked in water (rather than as breads or pastas). Dr. Fuhrman is a New York Times best-selling author and board certified family physician. T he Siuslaw News welcomes letters to the editor on subjects of general interest to its readership. Brevity is mandatory, and letters are subject to edit- ing. Libelous letters and poetry will not be published. Thank-you letters are gen- erally inappropriate. Publication of any letter is not guaranteed. Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of News Media Corporation. Letters must be signed over the writer’s name, address and phone number. 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MAIL includes E-EDITION E-EDITION RATE (ONE YEAR): Anywhere, $60.30 Website and E-Edition: www.thesiuslawnews.com WHERE TO WRITE USPS# 497-660 brown and wild rice, wheat berries, barley, quinoa and steel cut oats. Cooking these grains in water is the most healthful way to prepare them, which also prevents the formation of acrylamide, a potentially toxic compound. Intact whole grains can be eaten for breakfast with fruit and seeds, or with tomato sauce and onions with lunch or dinner. Whole wheat pasta also has a fairly favorable glycemic load, but bean and lentil pasta are even better. Also too much grain, even too much whole grains, can make your diet sub-optimal. The reason for this can be: 1. If you eat too many grains, you may not eat enough beans, green and yellow vegetables, which are more micronutrient dense. 2. Most brown rice is contami- nated with arsenic-containing agri- cultural chemicals, which can find its way to your plate. Pres. Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 FAX: 202-456-2461 TTY/TDD Comments: 202-456-6213 www.whitehouse.gov Gov. John Kitzhaber 160 State Capitol 900 Court St. Salem, OR 97301-4047 Governor’s Citizens’ Rep. Message Line 503-378-4582 www.oregon.gov/gov U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden 221 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510 202-224-5244 541-431-0229 www.wyden.senate.gov FAX: 503-986-1080 Email: Sen.ArnieRoblan@state.or.us U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley 313 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510 202-224-3753/FAX: 202-228-3997 541-465-6750 State Rep. Caddy McKeown (Dist. 9) 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1409 Email: rep.caddymckeown@state.or.us U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (4th Dist.) 2134 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 202-225-6416/ 800-944-9603 541-269-2609/ 541-465-6732 www.defazio.house.gov State Sen. Arnie Roblan (Dist. 5) 900 Court St. NE - S-417 Salem, OR 97301 503-986-1705 West Lane County Commissioner Jay Bozievich 125 E. Eighth St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-682-4203 FAX: 541-682-4616 Email: Jay.Bozievich@co.lane.or.us