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5K;i!T-The lirppner Gasttte-Times. PUBLIC MEETINGS Wed., June 17 - Morrow County Court, Courthouse, Heppner, 10 a.m.; Pioneer Memorial Hospital Board, Hospital. Heppner. 9:30 a.m. Mon., June 22 Heppner Fire Dept.. Fire Hall. Hepp ner, 7:30 p.m. Wed.. June 24 - Heppner Medical Meanderings Vasectomy By Glenn W. Morgan. M.D.. Philomath Family Medicine, P.C. As family size has decreased since the 1950's, methods of permanent sterilization have become popular. These include tubal ligation (the "band-aid" operation) in women, and vasectomy in men. This will be the first of two articles discussing these procedures. Between 500,000 and a million men have vasectomies each year in the United States. Many men feel that since their wives have had the babies, taken the pills, had the IUDs, diaphragms, etc., the men should begin to share some of the responsibility for family planning. Vasectomy is then an easy choice. It also makes sense because it is safer, much less expensive and usually less uncomfortable than tubal ligation. Vasectomy isn't for everyone, though. It should only be done if both partners are sure they will never want to have children in the future. It is permanent. I recently saw a newly married couple who were talking about vasectomy because they were afraid of potential side effects of the pill. They weren't even sure they didn't want children. Couples who aren't sure, or who are having marital problems should not consider vasectomy. A lot can change in a few years, especially in a poor marriage. Some men who have a strong "macho' self-concept probably shouldn't consider vasectomy. Tney feel that fertility is a part of the manliness and could be affected psychologically if infertile. Recent studies on monkeys indicate that vasectomy may increase the risk of heart and blood vessel disease. However, this has never been shown in people. Nevertheless, men who are at great risk of developing heart disease might want to avoid vasectomy. Risk factors for heart disease include smoking cigarettes, high blood cholestrol, strong history of heart disease in the family, diabetes, and untreated high blood pressure. One point about vasectomy should be emphasized. It does not change male sex hormones. It doesn't cause men to lose their sex drive, sing soprano or frequent gay bars. It does nothing to the erector set. Sexual functioning remains unchanged after vasectomy. In fact, sexual enjoyment often is improved in both partners. There is no longer any hassle with foams, condoms or diaphragms, and neither partner has to worry about pregnancy. The procedure itself is simple. It is done in the doctor's office, often on a Friday afternoon so the man can be at work on Monday without losing time. A small amount of local anesthetic is injected into the skin of the scrotum, causing a mild burning sensation for a few seconds. Once everything is numb, a small incision about an inch long is made on the skin and the cord is tied and cut. The same procedure is done on the other side, and then the two incisions are sutured. The whole thing takes about 30-45 minutes. There is usually a dull pain after the anesthetic wears off, but this is not severe and pain medicines can be taken if needed. It is best to avoid vigorous activity for a couple of days and intercourse for a week. It usually takes about a dozen ejaculations to free the cord of sperm cells, so some type of birth control is needed for 6 to 8 weeks. One or two semen samples are then examined to be sure no sperm are present. Complications of vasectomy are uncommon. Bleeding can occur inside the scrotum, but this is less likely to occur if the man keeps an ice pack on the scrotum for several houts after the procedure. Infection of the incision can occur, but is rare. A small bump can form at the end of the cut cord which can sometimes be tender. Usually the worst part of the whole procedure is worrying about it beforehand. Most men are surprised that it is so easy. A new operation is being done to repair cut ends of the cords for those people who later change their minds. This can restore fertility in at least 60 percent of cases. It is expensive, and people shouldn't have a vasectomy with the thought that this can be done at a later time. If you have family doctor. questions about Iff a. l m i FV-iswwistsfc&s I'll .,xj".V, L ,..i,,j ! r--i. lWor, III,,IW,......,.:. . J VlMI. I '.I ..MU! ....MS Hcppner. Oregon, Thursday, Public Library Board. Li brary. Heppner, 8 p.m.; Morrow County Court. County Building. Irrigon. 10 a.m. Mon.. June 29 - Morrow County Planning Commission. Courthouse, Heppner, 7:30 p.m.; Heppner Fire Dept.. Fire Hall. Heppner. 7:30 p.m. vasectomy, contact your v imMat r islam June 18, 19X1 Ladies' Fun Day makes for interesting play The Indies of Willow Creek Country Chin hosted new and prospective Rolfers nt the annual Fun Dav Scramble Tournament June 9 Hostesses for the event were Rev Wilson, ladies' club president, and Marilyn Bigelow. vice-president. They were assisted by Wanda Willis. A salad lunch eon was provided by club members. Much of the play was according to normal golf rules, but a few obstacles were thrown in to make things interesting. The favorites seemed to be putting a gnlf ball that was inside a balloon, teeing off from a blench jug. hitting the infamous tree by the No. 7 fairway, and teeing off blindfolded. Wheat Commission sets $1 million '81-82 budget The Oregon Wheat Commis sion at their annual budget hearing. June 12. established the 1981-82 budget at $1,180,012.00. 'This figure represents the largest budget in the history of the Commission." reports the Administrator. Ivan Packard. "It is a result. Packard said, from an expected large crop, and the one-cent per bushel increase in wheat assess ments to the grower." At the request of wheat growers, the 1981 legislature recently pas sed a bill increasing the grower assessment from one to two-cents per bushel, begin ning with this years crop. All of the funds are administered by the Wheat Commission for production research projects, market development activ ities, freight rate studies, and public information and educa tion. 'The largest grant. Pack ard continued, will go to the Oregon Wheat Growers Lea gue, under a performance contract, to carry out various functions for the commis sion." Oregon State University will receive $175,562.00 for various wheat research projects which will be conducted throughout the state. "Devel opment of new wheat varieties with higher yielding qualities and disease resistance is a big part of the research pro gram." Packard said. The next'largest grant will go to the U.S. Wheat Assoc iates, on market development projects for white wheat around the world. "Middle East countries like our white wheat, Packard stated, so we hope projects can be directed to include more of our product." Several other projects are jointly funded in cooperation with the Idaho and Washing ton Wheat Commissions. Those include, two Chinese scientists at Oregon State University and an Iranian scientist and Japanese miller at Washington State Univer sity. Other allocations are ear marked for flat bread promo tion, information on chemical uses, and Oregon's share to The team winning low cross was Judy Aaron. Kay Ander son. Marcia Anderson. Rettv Christman. and Pat Edmund-' son. The 2nd place tenm was Marilyn Bieelmv. Knthrvn hindslrnm, Marie McQtuirrie. F.ddi Skow. and (Henna Turley. Pat Fdmundson won KP on No. 4. Maroin Anderson had the longest drive from the tire tee-off. and Barbara Ctilsforlh had the longest one-handed drive. The Indies will host women from Pendleton, Willow Run. and McNnry at a visitation June 23. On June 30 women from Condon. Kinzua Hills, and Echo will play at the Willow Creek course. help construct a noodle plant in the Peoples Republic of China. "An unallocated project fund is also established. Pack ard said, to he used for unexpected projects during the year." A meet of fabric sof tener in the wattebasket helps give a room a nice soft smell in a hurry. BMCC Music students honored Music students at Blue Mountain Community College were recent.lv honored with end-of-the-year awards an nounced by David Miller, vocal music instructor, and John Weddle. instrumental music instructor. Jazz Band members voted Dena Edward. Hermiston. as their most versatile musician. Dave Bondurant, also of Hermiston, was named the most improved musician. Best vocalist award for a Jazz Band member went to Denise Owen, Pilot Rock. Other top awards were given to: Matt Singrey, Pendleton, top brass player; Terry Pol YOUR GARDEN Neighbors who garden to gether, usually grow to gether. Lait year, about two million American! gardened on about one million com munity Iota. Not only does gardening provide a satisfy ing and profitable use of your time, but it keeps you in touch with the wonders of nature. FLOWER m ARRANGEMENTS Beer Stein , ismr Men's Medal held June 14 The Men's Medal Play Tournament was held June 14 at Willow Creek Country Club willi .lohn Fdmundson gnining championship honors with three fine rounds of 32-3i-2l Twentv men parlieipnted in the tournament. Trophies to winners will he awarded at lite annual meetimi- First flight winners were: 1st -George Koffler: 2nd -C.C. Carmichael: and 3rd -Elmer Palmer. Harold Kerr won KP. fieorne Koffler and John F.dtmmdsnn tied for long drive, and John Edmundson had least putts. Second flight winners were: Jst - John Rover; 2nd - Gary Watkins: and 3rd - Ted Toll. Ted Toll also won KP. and Barry Munkers won both long drive and least putts. Third flight winners were: 1st - Ed Gunderson: 2nd -Dean Wright ; and 3rd - Duane Neiffer. Dean Wright won KP and long drive, and Duane lock, Hermiston, top reed player; Ed Lincoln. Pendle ton, top rhythm player; and Dave Chorazy. Pendleton, best soloist. In the vocal music area, Mark Knowles, Pendleton, was named male vocalist of the year and won the direc tor's award. Debbie Lincoln, Hermiston, took outstanding woman singer honors and was names most inspirational. She also received the director's award. Other vocal music awards included: Paul Vorvick. Pen dleton, outstanding instru mentalists; and Jojean Stevens, Heppner, most im proved. Mulching, or using a pro tective covering on your soil, helps it retain moisture. A good idea is to use a heavyweight trash bag, such as "Glad" and cut it into long thin strips. Place be tween plant rows and an chor with rocks. Punch holes in the strips to allow moisture in. The best time to prune a hedge is when the young shoots are nearing the com pletion of their growth. With many hedges, one trimming in spring is suffi cient; with others, a second trimming can be necessary in late summer. 7B wiv rn. m ma a m m jsikb m. y r u h w -m m n - m miv mm Western And other arrangements for your Dad J&Xh mwm M0REITEMSFOR JJggtgSjiJ HI 1 FATHER'S DAY g mmutW0fjff$fmmt flsjMsWMMMMMHlsMMsBVMstVWW QJQBESS&SSLflBBsSsflSKS Play tourney Neiffer won least putts. The tournament was organ ized by John Edmundson, Duane Neiffer, and Ken Mil-, ler, Pat Edmundson was in charge of lunch, and was assisted by Vicki Miller and Linda Neiffer. if if if if if if if if if Sunday, June 21 Cutsforth Park Horseshoes if & OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o 9oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo fpMfelSIE Gift ideas for Dad SHIRTS if II TIES Irrigon woman The Oregon State Board of Nursing announced today that 135 candidates. Including Vicki L. Kent, Irrigon, a Ml. 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