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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The tournament was organ
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Duane Neiffer, and Ken Mil-,
ler, Pat Edmundson was in
charge of lunch, and was
assisted by Vicki Miller and
Linda Neiffer.
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Nursing announced today that
135 candidates. Including
Vicki L. Kent, Irrigon, a Ml.
Hood , Community College
graduate, passed the licensed
practical nurse licensing
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