Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, October 13, 2020
WHITESIDE NEWS
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GLIMPSES FROM THE PAST - FULTON
Kathy Kay reigns as homecoming queen in 1970 60 Years October 20, 1960
Frank Baker announced the addition of two new mechanics to his staff at Frank Baker Ford. James Simpson worked for five years in a Ford garage in Morrison and Carl Wiepert worked for 13 years in a Ford garage in Clinton. Freshman class of the Fulton Community High School elected officers for the year: David Sikkema, president; Bill Dornbush, vice-president; Trudy Kopf, secretary; and Minna Borgman, treasurer.
50 Years October 21, 1970 Kathy Kay reigned as queen over the homecoming festivities. She was crowned by Steve Voss, student council president, at the football game between Newman and Fulton. Members of her court include Jeanne Kinney, Pat Temple, Cynthia Sikkema and Barbara Medema. City Council voted to accept a bid from Krahn Motors of Thomson for $2,587 for a new police squad
car with air conditioning. The other bid was from Frank Baker Ford for $3,110.
40 Years October 15, 1980
About 1,200 tulip bulbs were planted around downtown Fulton. Kiwanis members who worked were John Bevan, Russ Holesinger, Howard Neese, and Bill Mask. Other workers included Paul Mask, Tony Harris, Monica Bly, Bart Vander Bleek, Shawn Mask, Greg Soenksen, Sherry Bevan and Barb Mask. Tulips were purchased for the Dutch Days Committee by the City Council and the Township. Fulton Lions have placed the order for the new Christmas lights for the Main Street light poles. They are confident that rest of the funds will be coming in soon to pay the total bill of $3,700.
30 Years October 17, 1990
Fulton’s Homecoming Court nominees are Lori Zeeryp, Rochelle Berry, Jamie Drey, Chad Piercy, Liz Ottens, Tammy Ammon, Tonya
Marcum, Sara Stiles, David Sterenberg, James Harris, Pat Hanniford, Chad Delzell, Mike Countryman, Dean Wiebenga, Dan Myers. Richard Damhoff, a 1977 Fulton High graduate has been promoted to Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Navy. He is presently stationed at Norfolk, Virginia on the USS El Paso, LKA 117,
20 Years October 18, 2000
River Bend School Board discussed ways to conserve energy at all schools. Predictions this winter are 40% higher. Last year’s cost for the district was $200,000 for utilities. Based on the 40% rise it will cost the district approximately $80,000 more. Several dignitaries came to town to help celebrate the designation of the Lincoln Highway Scenic Byway. The ceremony took place in front of Fulton’s windmill “de Immigrant”. Mayors participating are Paul Sikkema, Fulton; Robert Atherton, Morrison; Ted Aggen, Sterling; and Lametta Wynn, Clinton, assisting along with the help of Tony Arduni,
Chairman of the Whiteside County Board of Supervisor’s and Larry Sikkema who represents Fulton on the County Board of Supervisors.
10 Years October 20. 2010
Fulton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Nada Therapeutic Bodywork, owned by Dana Curley. Marge Bielema, Mayor Larry Russell, Nancy Kolk, former Mayor Howard VanZuiden, Linda Hollis, Heidi Kolk, Brian Curley, Dana’s husband, owner Dana Curley, Renay Byers, Shirley Huebner and Helen Temple helped mark the occasion. Soccer all conference awards winners were Josh Warren-2nd Team, Jared Wessels-2nd Team, Brian Meinsma-1st Team, Eli Skipper-1st Team. Volleyball all conference award winners were Callie Willoughby-1st Team, Becca Meinema-1st Team, Hannah Dykstra-1st Team, Heather Hintz-Honorable Mention. Callie Willoughby was voted NICC PLayer of the Year.
YOUR HEALTH
Osteoporosis is a major cause of bone fractures BY DR. STEPHEN D. HARRISON, MD Osteoporosis, which means porous or thin bone, is a common disease which involves the thinning of bones making them brittle and susceptible to fractures. It is a major cause of fractures of the hips, spine, and wrist in postmenopausal women and older people in general. The longer men live, the more at risk they become for getting osteoporosis. In fact, all adults begin to lose bone starting at around age 35. The rate rapidly accelerates during menopause. Unfortunately, there may not be early symptoms or signs of osteoporosis. Usually the first sign is a broken wrist, hip, hunched back or loss of height. While the disease itself is not fatal, some experts feel that in an elderly female, the disease is just as important as breast cancer because the complications which occur may be quite severe. The most important factor for women is the decreased estrogen level, which occurs in the postmenopausal status. Calcium deficiency is another important risk factor. As many as one-third of all postmenopausal women get less than half of the recommended daily allowance for calcium, which is 1000 mg a day.
Younger women should consume 1000 mg of calcium daily also which is roughly equivalent to the amount in 1 quart of milk. Calcium tablets also are an excellent source of supplemental calcium. The best form of calcium is calcium lactate. Vitamin D supplementation is important as well, particularly for those who do not get the exposure from the sunlight. 1000 units of Vitamin D should be consumed regularly. Precaution, of course, needs to be given to sunlight and skin cancer. This can be obtained in milk and dairy products as well as sunlight. Some risk factors for osteoporosis include the following: Sex. Your chance of developing osteoporosis is much greater if you are a woman because of the lighter bone mass in general as well as the hormonal changes mentioned above. Race. White and Asian women are at greatest risk because their bones are less dense. Black and Hispanics appear to have higher bone density. Age. In general, as you age, your risk for osteoporosis increases. Genetic influence. There is some evidence that this disease or condition runs in families. Weight and stature. Thin, smallboned women are at greatest risk.
Lifestyle. Smoking, drinking more than two alcoholic beverages a day, lack of weight bearing exercise, and excessive amounts of caffeine will increase your chances of getting osteoporosis. Chronic steroid use or high thyroid doses also may contribute to bone loss. What can be done to prevent or treat osteoporosis? Estrogen is a good source for preventing osteoporosis, though estrogen is used less these days because of potential side effects as well as other available agents. Estrogen is still helpful around menopause. There is mild increase in breast cancer, heart disease and clots. The next category, Evista, is a synthetic product that tried to mimic the benefits of estrogen while minimizing the side effects. It is known as a SERM. Recent trials have not established that it has a protective benefit and lessens one’s risk for breast cancer, but appears fairly neutral on the heart though may have an occasional leg clot. Some will get leg cramps. Hot flashes are also a side effect on this medicine, particularly early on and closer to menopause. The next category is the bisphosphonates, a totally different class and have nothing to do with the
hormonal mechanisms like estrogen. Rather, they work to maintain and even promote bone formation. There are daily versions, once a week versions, and now even a once a month version for these, making them an attractive option for those who do not wish to take medications daily. There also is a quarterly injection and once a year IV infusion. Most of the time, these are tolerated well, though occasionally there are gastrointestinal side effects. Occasional upset stomach, causing nausea, though they do not cause ulcers in general. Another agent employed for osteoporosis is Miacalcin. While this agent does not get as much use as the other agents, it has been found to be helpful for those suffering from the back pain of osteoporosis. It is usually given in the nose by a spray once a day, alternating sides. Most people tolerate this fairly well, some may experience nasal irritation. Newer agents have been developed which are even more powerful at maintaining and restoring some bone loss. Forteo is one such infection that mimics nature’s hormones for modeling bone. It is given by an injection once a day and is generally well tolerated. Prolia is an injection given every six months.
