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1 What's Your I. Question: "What do you think about the proposed postal strike?" "I don't think too much of it, they should settle down and do something about it," said Leonard Kummerland, Heppner. Medical Meonderings Obesity New ideas and treatments By GLENN W. MORGAN. M.D.. Philomath Family Medicine. P C. It's true. Overweight people have been telling us for a long time (though no one has believed them) that they don't eat any more than thin people. According to Dr. Jules Hirsch of Rockefeller University in New York, "Obesity may be a result of inadequate exercise or abnormal food processing and storage, but it is rarely a result of hyperphagia (overeating)." The report in "Family Practice News" of June 1, 1981, stated that "obese people tend to eat later in the day and to eat fewer and larger meals than r"T' flf WTTTUl Wf iBbLAt Obesity is clearly a very complicated problem, related to genetic, physical and psychological causes. Obese mothers give birth to heavier babies who are more likely to become obese in childhood and adulthood. It is wrong to accuse obese people of being weak-willed for not doing enough push-aways (pushing away from the table). In a similar vein, the May 1, 1981 "Family Practice News" ' reported that obese people fall into two categories, "large volume gorgers or nervous nibblers." The difference is important, because there is a new operation being done to help those who are binge eaters, but it is of no help for the nibblers. It is called gastric stapling. In this procedure, a large stomach is stapled so it becomes a small stomach. The procedure is much safer than the older intestinal bypass operation, which causes a lot of later problems. The stomach stapling operation prevents people from eating a lot at one time. The people who benefit most from the operation are those who have been obese since childhood or adolescence, lack significant psychological problems and can eat enormous quantities of food at one time. Those who aren't helped tend to snack a lot, eat as a response to stress, and like sugary foods. Therefore, those considering this operation need to have careful screening beforehand to determine who is likely to be helped. Thorough evaluation of eating history and psychological testing can be a big help. Only people who are considered morbidly obese would be candidates for this type of operation. They need to be at least twice their Ideal body weight for at least five years prior to surgery. One way of calculating ideal body weight in men is to count 115 pounds for the first five feet tall and add Your pounds for every Inch above five feet. For women, it is 110 pounds for the first five feet and 3l pounds for every additional Inch. Then for both you add or subtract up to eight pounds, depending on body frame size. One way of estimating this is to measure wrist size. Very muscular people need to add even more weight to figure their ideal, because muscle is denser than fat. The benefits of losing weight include lower blood" sugar and blood pressure, less strain on the weight-bearing joints (back, hips, knees, ankles, feet), less strain on the heart and Improved sense of well-being. The joint problem ean be especially severe in later life. Many long-time obese people develop arthritis in the joints and have a great deal of difficulty just trying to walk. It Is logical that this should happen, because these joints have been under much more strain than those of normal weight people for years. Most of the people having joint replacement aurgery (hip and knee) have been overweight for 30 years or more. There is hope, then, that at least the binge-type eaters can be helped to lose a large amount of weight by the gastric stapling operation. It is expected they will develop fewer problems in future years. It appears -that some obese people may be helped more than others to lose weight. One thing we all can do is stop judging obese people and discriminating against them. They don't eat more than the rest of us. Many such people have a low self concept. They don't really like themselves. If they hear from others that they are less worthy because of being fit, this often makes them feel even worse. They are even leas able to face the problem. Only by hearing good things about themselves are they able to try to change. If you have questions about this, consult your family doctor. STOEflV sum Orchard Pharmacy 945 W. Orchard Ave. Hermiston, OR 97838 C30LLISYGQ 567-3511 SQUIBB Opinion? I - Senior News A senior citizen bus trip to Bonneville Dam to see the model of Willow Creek dam is scheduled for Mondav. July 27, The bus will leave Heppner at 8 a.m. For more informa tion call 676-9fi21. A July 29 birthday meal will be held Wednesday at noon at the Morrow Cmintv Fair Heppner Senior Mealsite resumes; 90 attend The first meal held at the new Heppner Senior Mealsite. on July 15 at the Morrow County fairgrounds, saw 90 people present. There were 64 persons representing Hep pner, lone and Lexington and 26 guests from LaGrande. Pendleton, Mecham. Condon. - Irrigon and the John Day area. Those present enjoyed a meal of Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, buttered peas and carrots, vegetable plate, juice, homemade yeast -rolls and peach crisp. The new cook is Mrs. Gary (Cherrie) Clark of Heppner. Entertainment was provid ed by Doug Marquardt who played the piano and saw. He played before and after the meal and it was enjoyed by all. The Rev. Shelton of the First Christian Church, in Heppner gave the blessing and announ cements were given by Mrs. Bob (Babe) Harris. She also conducted the drawing of the five door prizes. Each person whose name was drawn re ceived a complementary tic ket for a free meal. Those whose names were drawn were Daisy Collins, Marvel Jones, Maxine Gray, Gladys Jewel and Marie Steagall. The tables were decorated with flowers from the yards of Clayton Ayers and Bill Collins. Those who ride the bus from lone and Lexington to the mealsite ride free of charge. For reservations from lone call Doris Gollyhorn, 422-7512, and from Lexington call Truman and Leta Messenger, 989-8518. Heppner seniors de siring a ride to the fairgrounds may call Mary Nikander, 676-5571, or Bill and Daisy Collins, 676-9947. Following the meal at 1:30 p.m. the bi-monthly meeting of the Morrow County Advis ory Committee was held in the board room at Columbia Basin Electric. Staff personnel from AAA (Area Agency on Aging) Heppner golfers attend Kinzua visitation Thirteen Heppner golfers took part in an interclub visitation held at Kinzua July 19. Results for that meet were as follows: WOMEN Gross: 1st - Pat Edmund son; 2nd Bev Wilson; 3rd Muriel Palmer. Long drive went to Pat Edmundson. MEN Gross: 1st - John Edmund son; 2nd Ray Massey; 3rd Chuck Starks; 1st - Don Lott; 2nd - Rick Johnston; 3rd -Elmer Palmer. Ray Massey took long drive and Bob Jepsen, K.P. Grounds All July birthdays will he celebrated and a drawing for a birthday gift will be held at this meal. Senior citizen meals are twing served every Wednes day at noon at the Morrow County Fair Grounds in Heppner. present from Pendleton in cluded Rollin Reynolds, direc tor of Senior Programs: Sue Comrie, Nutrition Project co ordinator, Cathy Fuller ad ministrative assistant also in charge of transportation. Also present were Dorothy Krebs, lone, chairman of the board of directors of ECOAC (East Central Oregon Associa tion of Counties) and repre sentative of the Morrow County Court; Lynnea Sar gent, Senior Services super visor of Morrow County and several senior citizen repre sentatives who make up the county advisory committee. WL0J '& ' I ' 1 mm I If ?i "You can count on linn rim li hit- -ii mil ll-nlliill it ii .iri....i rrpin i..ii.ii,.in.. n i n u n m im I I I i mnnimi mmr irn im-it 4 Farm safety By BOB COSTA. Morrow County Ext. Agent President Reagan has pro claimed July 25 31 as National Farm Safety Week. "We must not take the miracle of American agricultural a bundance for granted. An unacceptable number of farm accidents cripples people and threatens production," says the President. Now that harvest is getting into full swing, make sure there are adequately stocked first aid kits in your combines, trucks, and shops. Fire extin guishers should be checked for proper contents and pressure. With the abundant straw in most fields this year, be sure to keep straw and chaff away from exhaust systems. Let's make it a safe, as well as successful harvest. WHEAT EXHIBITS FOR FAIR Morrow County wheat grow ers are reminded to save some wheat for exhibit at county and state fairs. One peck (2 gallons) is required, but a small amount should be in cluded for cleaning losses. Morrow County Fair Grain Superintendent Bill Rawlins will clean exhibits that are brought in by Sunday, August 23, or before. It will be to the exhibitors advantage to have Call These Numbers For HI us The Heppner week proclaimed July 25 - their exhibits cleaned this year. To be eligible for state fair, grain, grass, and hay sheaves must be three Inches or larger in diameter at the butts, cut near ground level, and tied tightly with string. Smaller sheaves will be accepted at the Morrow County Fair. For more information, see the 1981 Morrow County Fair Premium Book and the Ore gon State Fair Premium list. FLOUR BEETLE It's quite a shock to find your bag of flour or grains on the kitchen shelf infested with insects, but it's not uncom mon. The small red-brown flour beetle and the medium size, gray flour moths are sometimes found in the best of homes. If you have these insects in your kitchen, a thorough cleaning of the storage area is usually the only control neces sary. If you feel and insecti cide is required, use one of the pressurized sprays designed for household use. Remove all food and dishes before treat ing all the cracks and corners of your shelves. To prevent attack, store all flour, grains, dried cereals, nuts, and dried fruit in containers with tightly sealed ISI TK III WW be km Gazette - Times, Heppner, Oregon, lids. Regularly check dried Heppner News The weeks from early June through late August are pop ular times for pre school and school-age grandchildren to come to Heppner to visit grandparents. Rachel and Ed Dick have had all four of their children -- Stuart, Ladd, Erin and Kevin - home during the last three weeks along with a fine assortment of grandchild ren. A special event the family enjoyed was a birthday party and picnic celebration of Grandpa Ed's birthday. Ida Farra's three grand children and their dad Jim have departed now. Bebe and Riley Munkers have had visiting grandchildren from Portland. . . , The Munkers next-door neighbors. Avon and Arnold Melby. have returned from their eastern vacation trip where they joined Arnold's family. They were with It wasn't until the first century A.D. that cats were mentioned by European writers. There is no record of them in India until after the second century B.C. i mn in ray VERYMIEEB)!! (After Thursday, July 23, 19SI-SKVEN 31 food items that are Infrequent ly used. daughter, Sue, and her family over July 4 in Poa!e!!o. Now their daughter, Kathy, is here from Ohio with her two sons. Heppner visitors Tuesday and Wednesday of last week were Elaine (Hilton) and Dale Hamlin and their sons, Gary and Craig, from Darrington, Wash. The Hamlins were visiting David and April (Hilton) Sykesand Christoph er and Andrew on their way back from a vacation in Montana. Elaine and April are cous ins, but had never met, so they really enjoyed visiting and tracing Hilton family history. While in Heppner the Hamlins cooled off in the Heppner pool and Elaine and Craig toured the museum and courthouse while Dale and Gary helped put out the Gazette-Times. Hours) ) ': ' j I AEG3 1 I I ii ' ( .... ...... . vi-iT--iy.iViY---i in
