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Show Volume II, Issue XV THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 13 1 August 2000 Ogden Valley Branch Library Recovery Nearly Complete By Shanna Francis Ogden Valley News Staff Though it took a small group of juveniles probably less than an hour to vandalize the Ogden Valley Branch Library in Huntsville, it has taken over a year to restore and repair the physical damage that was committed last July. In June of this year, all major repair work was finally completed when Crittenden Paint & Glass replaced the last of several windows that had been scratched and damaged as a result of the defacement. Other finishing touches have also been completed. Earlier this summer a half dozen volunteers spent a Saturday morning replacing flowerbed soil around the outer edge of the building. The soil had been contaminated by the acids used to remove the graffiti that was imbedded in the façade of the building and forged across the glass doors and windows. Community members also spent the morning replacing bulbs that had died as a result of the tainted soil. Ogden Valley Library Maintenance Supervisor Mike Suley oversaw the volunteer effort. Spike, the 13 foot metal sculpture that welcomes visitors at the main entrance of the library, was crated and shipped back to the original designer, Richard Johnston of California, for repairs and a new coat of paint, then later returned; the irreplaceable Spirit House from Thailand was meticulously restored; and another spirit house that stands on the south side of the building was rebuilt. Electrical and sprinkling system repairs have also been completed. About the only evidence that remains of last year’s incident are conspicuously void spaces within the landscape border rings that once encircled library shade trees. Since the trees were destroyed, only flowers remain to nod in the breeze. Weber County Library Director Lynnda Wangsgard stated that repairs have been completed as funds from a tight library budget have become available. Plans have been made to replace the missing trees next spring as selected out-of-state nursery stock becomes available. At the Ogden Valley Branch Library, patrons come to peruse through books and surf the web seeking wisdom and knowledge, but life is often the best teacher of all. From the tragic destruction that occurred last summer, Valley residents emerged to rally together, internalizing a greater lesson from the spirit house—the spirit of community. Material objects come and go. It is the natural world around us, and the respect we give to it and each other that has, and will continue to endure. Weber County Library to Hold Annual Book Sale Please join us for the Weber County Library’s Annual Book Sale hosted at the Main Library from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., August 25th and 26th. Paperback books will sell for 25¢ and hardbacks for 75¢. Special items will be individually priced. Beginning at 4:00 p.m. August 26th, you may purchase a grocery sack full of books for $1.00. We look forward to seeing you there! Low-Carbohydrate Diets Just as your car runs best on a certain type of fuel, so does the human body. The latest low-carb fad diets are not the fuel mix the human body was designed to perform with. A high–protein diet may help you to lose weight quickly, but it should not be used as a diet over the long run. Just like your car, the wrong fuel will lead to problems down the road. Read the following 10 reasons to avoid this diet. HEART DIESEASE AND ITS RISKS INCREASE – High-protein diets are high in animal protein, cholesterol, and saturated fat. They are also low in fiber. Thus, the LDL, “bad” cholesterol, is increased, and the eliminator, fiber which helps to move excessive cholesterol out of the system has been reduced. Studies show that both an increase in animal protein and cholesterol greatly increase the risk of heart disease. CANCER RISKS INCREASE – Found in those people that have a decreased intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans. The National Cancer Institute recommends a plantbased diet that is high in fiber and low in fat. POOR LONG TERM WEIGHT CONTROL – After the first week, of a high-protein diet, the weight loss that occurs is due to a decrease in calorie intake. This is mainly due to the lack of variety in the diet. High-protein dieters have a greater tendency toward binging later. Thus, two weeks of a boring diet, without variety, leads to an increased total weight gain. REDUCES ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE – It has been a proven fact that high-carbohydrate diets can increase endurance, strength, and energy. Mountain climbers and skiers, should be warned that a high-protein or high-fat diet greatly increases the risk of mountain sickness. HIGHER BLOOD PRESSURE RISK – Associated with the increase of age and low-carb diet. Blood pressure may be lowered by increasing potassium, calcium, and magnesium which are found more abundantly in fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans. Also, low-carb diets do not restrict salt intake, which is one of the main reasons blood pressure increases with age. INCREASED PROBLEMS WITH GOUT – Caused by uric acid, which comes from foods high in purines (when broken down in the body pro- duce uric acid). Foods high in purines are meat, poultry, nuts, seeds, eggs, and seafood. INCREASED INCIDENCES OF KIDNEY STONES – Both uric acid and calcium oxalate stones are more likely to form when on a high protein, or a high-fat diet which leads to increased incidences of kidney stones. OSTEOPOROSIS – Excess protein intake, especially from an animal source, increases the loss of calcium in the urine. Thus, the body requiring more calcium to maintain the regulatory body functions will draw calcium from the bones. This leaves bones spongy and/or brittle which usually results in broken hips and severe back problems. Over 20% of the broken hips that occur in elderly people result in death within a year, and 50% never walk again. FAINTING SPELLS – A rapid drop in blood pressure when a person goes from lying down to standing, is caused by a loss of fluid and electrolytes. This loss in electrolytes also reduce the central nervous system activity. Both of these incidences occur when the body is deprived of carbohydrates. KETOBREATH – A bad smelling sweet breath, often described as a cross between nail polish and over-ripe pineapple, is very common in dieters who consume very few carbohydrates. This low consumption can also put a body into Ketoacidosis. YOUR BEST BET FOR PERMANENT WEIGHT LOSS AND CONTROL, AS WELL AS GOOD HEALTH IS: Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and non-fat dairy products Eliminate calorie-dense foods such as cookies, sugary desserts, bagels, crackers, chips, fries, pizza, candies, etc. Consume a low-fat, high-fiber diet coupled with regular exercise. Source: “Communicating Food for Health and the Low-Carb Fad Diet”, Jan 2000, Dr. James J. Kenny, PhD, RD, Nutrition Research Specialist, and on the Board of Directors for the National Council for Reliable Health Information. Information provided Courtesy of the Utah State University Weber County Extension Office. SNOW-N-MOW Trent Rounkles 1413 28th St. Ogden, UT 84403 Home (801) 393-6072 Cell (801) 564-2230 * Senior Discounts Professional *Lawn Care *Pruning *Fertilizing *Weed Control *Snow Removal *Sprinkler Systems *Aeration *Satisfaction Guaranteed CALL TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR FREE OFFER. |