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Show Orem-Geneva Times Wednesday, September 14, 1994 Page 10 yvs, ,ww ts,sMty,t STEVEN HORROCKS AND JENNIFER LAMB Adult diabetes often goes undiagnosed About three percent of middle-aged adults are! diabetic, but only about half of them are aware of their condition. Adult onset diabetes is a condition con-dition that occurs at any age, but it usually begins in the 40-50 year-old age group. Since the symptoms develop gradually, it often goes undiagnosed, said Noreen Schvaneveldt, director of the dietetics program in the Utah State University College of Family Fami-ly Life. She said most adults don't realize they are diabetic until they seek medical care for another condition which turns out to be secondary to diabetes. Some symptoms of adult onset diabetes are itchy skin, blurred vision, excessive nighttime urina- Prostate Cancer survivor support group A support group for prostate cancer survivors will be held Wednesday, September 14, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. It will be held in the fifth floor classroom of the Utah Valley Regional Medical ; Center at 1034 North 500 West in Provo. The support group has been organized for prostate cancer survivors sur-vivors and those men diagnosed with prostate cancer, and their families. The organization offers fellowship, shares counseling, and discussion of medical alternatives alter-natives without bias. Its goal is to foster public awareness to all aspects of prostate cancer. "Approximately one of every 11 men will develop prostate cancer can-cer and only lung cancer causes more cancer deaths in men," according ac-cording to Dori Kelsch, area director direc-tor of the American Cancer Society. "But, if detected early, " said Kelsch, "prostate cancer is treatable. In the past 20 years, survival of all stages of prostate cancer combined has increased from 48 to 70 percent. Prostate cancer is treated by surger alone or in combination with radiation andor hormones, and anticancer drugs. The support group is sponsored spon-sored by the Utah County Chapter Chap-ter of the American Cancer Society. vntmttw.nn js i it -Pumbaa y- 1 ) t THE Lion king G fyMtftAjr, 'W4, MA tion, burning or tingling in the extremities, urinary tract infection, infec-tion, and sudden unexplained weight loss, said Schvaneveldt. Any of these symptoms could be mistaken for something other than diabetes, so the only safe course of action is to get a blood test. The test is fairly simple, Schvaneveldt said. Most diabetics perform blood sugar level tests on themselves. Although Al-though she suggests having the test done at a hospital or clinic, Schvaneveldt said if you use one of the home tests, you should consider con-sider a fastingblood sugar level of 140 or above a warning sign of adult onset diabetes. At this point you should seek medical care. Schvaneveldt said the best predictor of adult onset diabetes is obesity. So if you have a history of this type of diabetes in your family, be especially wary of weight gain. The condition is also more frequent in women and often seems related to a stressful event in the person's life. Adult onset diabetes is usually usual-ly easy to treat, according to Schvaneveldt. The symptoms can often be controlled simply by weight loss. Many other cases can be controlled with a proper diet and oral medication. Relatively few adult onset diabetics require daily injections of insulin. Schvaneveldt warns that if left untreated, diabetes can lead to much-accelerated arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) resulting result-ing in high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes. Another common com-mon complication is blockage of blood vessels in the extremities that may require amputation. Early Intervention Services available Children between the ages of birth and three who have a disability dis-ability or developmental delay -may be eligible for free early intervention in-tervention services. Delays may be in one or more of the following fol-lowing areas: physical, including vision and hearing; learning (cognitive (cog-nitive development);; speech and language (communication), social emotional; and self-help skills. Children under three can be referred either by their parents or by professionals to Kids On The Move for a comprehensive evaluation to determine the child's needs and eligibility for special services or programs. Parents participate in all aspects of the process -- the referral, providinginformation abouttheir child, and determining what services ser-vices will be provided to their child or themselves. For more information call Kids On The Move at 221-9930. TIP We want the scoop on what's happening in Orem. Call in news tips. Orem-Geneva Times 225-1340 Jennifer Lamb to wed Steven Horrocks Sept. 16th Jennifer Lamb, daughter of Bruce and Linda Lamb of Orem, will marry Steven Horrocks, son of Charlene and Orlo Larson of Spring Lake, and the late Arthur B. Horrocks, on Friday, September Septem-ber 16, 1994. A garden reception honoring the couple will be held that evening eve-ning at the home of the bride's parents, 652 North Orchard Drive (200 East) in Orem. The bride-to-be graduated from Women's Council of Provo holds opening social The Women's Council of Provo recently held its opening social. The evening was conducted by Katherine T. Brimhall, Orem, president of the organization. Members, husbands, and guests were greeted upon arrival by Florence Valgardsen, Hannah Oldroyd, and Margaret Despain. Decorwas an array of sunflowers, country scenes animated by antique anti-que dolls, wooden crows, checkered check-ered cloths, and delicious food catered by Delia Mae Jense of Pleasant Grove. All were invited to wear hats, and, as a surprise to former Provo mayor, Verl Dixon, a "Hat's Off' tribute was paid. Mayor Dixon was chosen to be honored during this jubilee year of the council. He was credited with wisdom and foresight for seeing the need to endorse the Women's Council's community efforts. Dixon was instrumental in-strumental in locating the council adjacent to the Eldred Center, thus providing a cultural and civic center for the community as well as a home for the sections of the Women's Council. Hannah Oldroyd, Orem, presented Mayor Dixon with an nriorinnl nil nainfincr antitlorl "Sunflowers" as a token of the organization's thanks. Mayor Dixon expressed his appreciation to the Women's Council. Brimhall thanked members for 75 years of continuous community service, giving credit to supporting support-ing husbands and civic leaders. Entertainment was provided by the Madsen Memorial Jubilee Chorus, the music section of the council. Director Florence Rogers was assisted by Colleen Harris. The group was accompanied by Hortense Robinson. Country fiddlin' was led by Norma Burnett, Bur-nett, and a hat parade was conducted con-ducted by Gladys Goats. Various council sections have a fine year of educational Genius does what it must. Talent does what it can. Edward Bulwe r-Lvtton Dcforo You Why Don't Yon Gnll end CIidc!i on Ycuf Insumnco Jaeds! I i ji.ii .! Orem High School and LDS Seminary. Semi-nary. She is currently attending Utah Valley State College and will graduate in December. Her fiance graduated from Orem High School and LDS Seminary. Semi-nary. He is currently attending UVSC. Bridal attendants are Jill Lamb, Amy Beals, and Wendy Rees. Best man is Raymond Rin-ghiser, Rin-ghiser, with Jeremy Lamb also attending. programs and community projects planned, according to Brimhall. These include the Artist Art-ist Section, chaired by Eda Bingham Bin-gham of Orem; Delta Literary Section; Fine Arts Federated Section, Sec-tion, headed by Vera Nielsen of Orem; Home Arts and Community Com-munity Section; Music Section; and Past Presidents' Section. The Women's Council is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to cooperate in furthering further-ing charitable, literary, and educational activities. Council members seek to inform and educate edu-cate in the fields of art, literature, music, community affairs, and the home arts, supporting charitable projects which benefit their fellowmen. Membership is open to any upstanding person throughout Utah County. For more information, contact Katherine Brimhall at 225-7704 or Adele Mulvey, 221-9184. Randel Wright to speak on "Families in Dander" "Families in Danger; Protecting Protect-ing Your Family in.an X-Rated World" will be the topic of a lecture lec-ture to be given by Randel Wright, an author and nationally acclaimed speaker. Wright will speak at Oak Canyon Junior High School, 111 South 725 East, Lindon, on Tuesday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. Wright has been a speaker at such programs as Especially for Youth and Brigham Young University's Education Week. He is currently teaching and working on a doctorate. His address at Oak Canyon is being sponsored by Lindon Character Connection Council in conjunction with the PTA. Those eleven years of age and older are invited to attend. According to the mission statement of the Lindon Character Charac-ter Connection Council, the mission mis-sion of the group is "to aid families and schools to help each in-, dividual in our community to function effectively as a competent, com-petent, productive, caring, and responsible citizen." Sit Bncli and Call About a Combination Home Auto Personal Lines Policy u Commercial Insurance w Bonding "Sit down once a year to review your Insurance and r then forget about it!" (: 1 . ! K Jj. 1385 W. 1600 N., Orem I a ELSIE ALLEN Elsie Allen to be honored at retirement open house Saturday Elsie Allen is retiring after 40 years of working as a telephone operator, beauty college instructor, instruc-tor, and salon owneroperator of the Cottage Family Hair Care Center. She will be honored at a retirement open house on Saturday, Satur-day, September 17, 1994, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 643 West 850 South, Orem. Patrons and friends are cordially invited to honor Elsie for her many years of service ser-vice on this special occasion. Utah Valley Symphony announces 1994-95 Tickets are now on sale for the Utah Valley Symphony's 1994-95 season, which will offer five concerts con-certs from October to April. All performances will be in the Provo Tabernacle at 7:30 p.m., conducted con-ducted by Clynn Barrus. The gala opening concert on October 12 and 13 will spotlight oboist Geralyn Giovannetti in the Concerto for Oboe and String Orchestra Or-chestra by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Wil-liams. "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Appren-tice" and "Scheherazade" are also on the opening program. The traditional Christmas concert on December 7 and 8 will feature Irene Peery in Tchaikovsky's Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra. Also, the Brigham YoungUniversity Men's Chorus, directed by Mack Wil-berg, Wil-berg, will perform Christmas selections. Outstandingyoungar-tists Outstandingyoungar-tists will be featured soloists on January 25 and 26. Soloist Jeffrey Shumway will perform Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in the spring concert con-cert on March 15. Also on the program pro-gram are "Dance Macabre" and Saint-Saens' Symphony No. 3, with Parley Belnap at the organ. The pops concert April 19 and 20 will feature music by Henry Mancini and John Williams, as well as 'The Magnificent Seven", "Silverado", and selections from "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Season tickets are $35 per family, $25 for individual Begin Enjoying Fall Football V 1! yi t -J THE WORKS! Women of St. Mary's do annual rummage sale The Women of St. Mary's Episcopal Church will be having their annual rummage sale Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17. Hours will be from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday and from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The sale is characterized by reasonable prices and usable items. Small appliances, luggage, books, pictures, clothing, dishes, and many other items will be on sale. The public is invited to come, browse, and buy. St. Mary's is located at 50 West 200 North in Provo. Depression meeting September 16 The Depression and Manic Depression meeting will be held Friday, September 6, in the Orem City Center, room 106, at 7 p.m. Dr. Spencer will be speaking. For more information, call Christina Heath at 224-6188. reserved seating, $15 for a single ticket, and $10 for students and senior citizens. Individual concert con-cert admission is $5 ($4 students and senior citizens). For season tickets, phone Bev Dunford at 377-6995, or send check to her at 461 E. 2875 North, Provo, UT 84604. Free Social Security Pre-retirement meeting Anyone nearing retirement will want to attend a pre-retirement meeting at the East Clark Auditorium (above Lab) of the i Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. The meetings will be held Tuesday, September 27, and again Wednesday, October 26, at 7:30 p.m. A Social Security representative repre-sentative will discuss requirements require-ments for benefits, how to file a claim, and other important topics. The meeting is designed for area residents who are 55 and older. The meeting will be limited to 30 people, so call local telephone number 377-5651 -or 5652 for reservations. Admission is free. Your Auto Your Cabin Your Motor Home Your Homo Your Business Your Life II SHOWTIMES II II Ninhtlv 7:00 9:15 II |