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Show -Wednesday July 8, 1987 Page 2 by Barry McWilliams usibusec&Ditue Postmaster Clyde E. Weeks Orem-Geneva Times- f o IP S T i lyy i y ; -Tl nr"-7 ol , b kinunop Traveling Europe by train is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Or so I thought eight years ago when I picked pick-ed up my son, Richard, in Milan, Italy, Ita-ly, following his two-year LDS Mission Mis-sion in Italy. We traveled Europe together for two weeks in 1979, seeing all the sights we could see in that 14-day period. And now, incredibly, here I was again, picking up another son from his misison and accompanied by his mother: off on a 30-day adventure. After a whirlwind tour of Greece, we boarded the steamer at Patras and sailed back to Brindision the east coast of Italy. A two-hour train ride took us to Naples where the nearby ruins of the Roman town of Pompeii attract tourists from all over the world. Pompeii was an ancient city in Italy which disappeared after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. For hundreds of years the city lay buried under cinders, ashes and stone. VOLCANO ERUPTED The eruption of Vesuvius changed chang-ed the entire geography of the Pompeii region. It turned the Sarnus River back from its course. It raised the sea beach so that there was no way of locating the site of the buried city. For almost 1,700 years Pompeii lay beneath the lava deposits. In 1748 a peasant was digging in a vineyard and struck a buried wall. His discovery came to the attention of authorities in Italy. A systematic plan of digging was carried out, and today more than half of the city of Pompeii has been uncovered. In an afternoon we viewed buildings as they stood almost two thousand years ago. We walked in and out of houses, and up and down narrow nar-row lanes, just as the Pompeians did in their day. But, the more things change, the more they remain the same. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius happened happen-ed during a local election campaign. We could still see election slogans on the walls of houses for the election that never was. . - . . " THE ETERNAL CITY Rome was the next stop on our itinerary, and we stayed there for two days to see the sights and to rest. In spite of (or I should say because of) the many remarkable ruins and other attractions in Rome, the pollution problem pro-blem is one which demands immediate im-mediate attention. On the day we visited the Vatican City to see the Pope, we found hundreds hun-dreds of tour buses parked all around the area, many of them with their motors running. This pollution affects not only the lungs of the thousands of tourists, but also affecting the structure struc-ture of many famous landmarks and buildings. TOWER OF PISA Two hours north along the west coast of Italy we come to Pisa, the ci-t ci-t ,hih jo ronnwned for its famous Teacher to Parent. . . Parents want the best for their children. Health problems can threaten that hope. More is asked of a child with diabetes than of other children, and parents sometimes expect that child to be more disciplined than many adults. At other times it is normal for parents to want to "give in" to their child's every desire, to make up for the diabetes. While this tendency is normal, avoid it if you can. Do not spoil your child, baby him or her, or give. special privileges, particularly when the child has brothers and sisters. Special privileges given to the child with diabetes can cause hard feelings and tensions in the other children. As much as possible, treat shots, tests, and eating as routine and treat your diabetic child the same as your treat your other children. In this atmosphere, at-mosphere, the child will feel that diabetes is just one part of life, and learning to cope will come naturally. Summer Time Summer is a great time of the year, The cold is over and there is nothing to fear. We can shut off T.V. and close the book, Then go outside and at "Timp" take a look. We can exercise with a golf club or garden hoe, Or crank up the mower and make it go. The busy man is a very happy man, We must keep going and do what we can. "Man is that he might have joy," And this includes every girl and boy. Summer is the time to get big jobs done, And when deeply involved it is real fun. To truly become a well-rounded soul, Maybe we should try to fish or bowl. Next winter is the tune to watch sports on T.V., So a trip to Yellowstone might be nice to see. Yes summer is a time to do all, not a part, But do it with all your mind and heart. J. Calvin Croft 322 East 200 North Orem, Utah photographed sights in the world, the lower also attracts climbers to its precarious heights. Frankly, I would rather climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris (by elevator) than climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but I did it. (It's scarey!) Some of the most beautiful scenery in the world is found in the Alps of Italy and Switerland. Berne, Zurich and Geneva are cities which reflect the grace and charm of Europe. Spain is somewhat out of the way on a European trip, but the fast trains still bring it within reach. Barcelona has an old-world charm all of its own, and our tour of that area was truly memorable. Traveling through cental France at night, we missed seeing many of the lush grape vineyards which flourish in fields and on hillsides, but as we approached Paris we could still experience the beauty and magic of the French countryside. Paris, itself, was a wonder of wonders-the hub of Europe to which all roads lead. SPLENDOR OF PARIS Two days in Paris can be too short, and two weeks can be too long, depending on how one spends his time. Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Eif-fel Tower, and Louvre: these are only on-ly a part of the splendor of Paris which we enjoyed. A short train ride to the Port of Le Harve takes us to our steamer heading to Rossaire Harbour in Ireland. The overnight voyage on the Atlantic Ocean brings us to Ireland-a Ireland-a country about the size of Utah-with fabled cities such as Cork, Limerick and Killarney. A tour of Ireland reveals a land of stark beauty where life is difficult and problems are many. LAST LEG The sea voyage back to the continent con-tinent is a restful experience, preparing prepar-ing us for the last leg of our trip, heading in the direction of Scandinavia. Scan-dinavia. Our route takes us back to Paris and onward north to Brussells, Ansterdam, Hamburg, and finally to Copenhagen, Denmark,' and then to Stockholm, Sweden. Helsinki, Finland, is next. Then back by sea and land to Oslo, Norway. We travel along the Swedish coast to Goteborg and then take the ferry to Denmark. It is a long train ride through Denmark back to West Germany Ger-many where we must catch our plane on the 30th day of our trip at Munich. In case this itinerary sounds something like "Around the World in 80 Days," just remember that it really real-ly is possible if you ride the trains at night much of the time and sleep as you travel. We found that there is a beautiful world out there to be seen, along with a lot of beautiful people out there to be met. But just as Dorothy said in "The Wizard of Oz: There's no place like home!" Just as resentment over extra attention at-tention can cause a nondiabetic child to resent a diabetic one, diabetes can add stress to other relationships as well; for instance, between parents and between the child and parents. Sometimes, if a family is already troubled, this tension can push the family over the edge, causing marital or other problems which requir v professional help. Raising a child takes moment-to-moment judgments and firm, but loving, discipline. You are right to encourage your youngster to learn self-care and to have standards ol behavior. But do allow the child to be a child. Praise your child generously when diabetes control is good, when lapses occur, give help and understanding. under-standing. Never ridicule. Accept the fact that diabetes management will not always be perfect. Backing the child with a supportive suppor-tive family that treats diabetes matter-of-factly is the best way to give your child confidence and pride. 4-H educates youth Since 1925, 4-H has been in Utah County educating the youth in a variety of subjectmatters. But, 4-H is not only for the youth. 4-H also provides parents with the opportunity they have desired to become involved in the learning experiences ex-periences of their children. 4-H actually ac-tually teaches youths about the environment en-vironment and the world through volunteers and Utah State University (USU) instructors. Donna Bird, a USA instructor and a 4-H agent, said, "4-H is an educational program from the Department of Agriculture that through USU teaches leadership, vocation and life skills to youths." According to Bird, through community service, youths become well-rounded individuals who learn new skills and how to apply them. The skills are learned from projects that are developed to fit a child's interests, she said. One example of a 4-H project is an embryology program that is taken into the schools and explained to the children through the use of chicks. The children are able td actually see the different stages of the embryo and the final product - the chick. 4-H youths range in age from 9 to 19 and have a great desire to learn, said Bird. Volunteers are needed to lead in-dividualprojects.Thevolunteerswill in-dividualprojects.Thevolunteerswill head a neighborhood club, which is comprises of youths in the volunteer's volun-teer's area. ' The number of youths in a club depends on the project. For example, a child care club might have 12 youths and a cooking club might have 5 or 6. But, a horse riding club may have up to 50. Volunteers usually have a project in mind. However, training information will be provided that will have ideas for projects. Training sessions are held periodically to assist volunteers in teaching the youth. During the training sessions, volunteers will be given ideas for field trips and other activities. There aie no specific requirements and no cost to the volunteers. Volunteers are also needed to assist in county activities, such as overnight camping or day camps. Volunteers also assist with county fairs and chaperone youth to various activities. Individuals interested in giving time to the 4-H or any other volunteer opportunity should contact the United Volunteer Center at 374-8108. Free Blood Sugar Tests Tests are always given at UVRMC on the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. July's test will be given on July 10, in the foyer of the ClarK Auditorium, wmcn popularity of bugs and birds. I call it is located on the south side of the the "bad apple" theory, medical center. A few bugs like the pestiferous The capillary (finger prick) test iice ruin the reputation of the others detects high or low blood sugar, with who aren't bothering anyone, just car- the only requirement being that par- ryuig on their lives in their own ticipants not eat within two hours wonderfully distinctive ways, before the test. Those taking the tests are reminded that this is a screening and not a diagnostic test. (rem-(6enu& Slime (USPS 411-700) Published each Wednesday for $8.00 per year by the Orem-, Geneva Times, 546 South State Street, Orem, Utah 84058. Second Class Postage Paid at Orem, Utah 84057. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Orem-Geneva Times, P. 0. Box 65, Orem, Utah 84057. Do you Most Americans use 10 to 15 times more salt than they need. Salt's primary ingredient is sodium, and excess ex-cess sodium contributes to high blood pressure in many people. This condition condi-tion can lead to heart disease and stroke in some people. Many more foods contain high levels of . ' 'hidden" sodium disguised in complex com-plex ingredient list labeling or not listed at all. For these reasons the American Heart Association encourages en-courages people to become sodium smart and learn ways to detect and reduce sodium intake in their diets. Just like you acquired a taste for salt over time, it's also possible to learn to enjoy less salty food. "The easiest way to cut down on salt is to sample your foods first without added table salt," suggests Dr. Jeffrey L. Anderson, president of the Utah Affiliate of the American Heart Association. "This practice is not only good etiquette, it's also good sense. You may decide you prefer certain foods without added salt." "The next step is to go a little easier on salting those foods you prefer with salt," advises Anderson. "Your tastebuds will quickly learn to adjust to less salt on food. "Reducing added salt in cooking and preparing foods is an essential way to cut your salt intake, too. Be a creative cook by using spices, seasonings and juices during cooking. These ingredients ingre-dients can become regular condiments con-diments at your table, too. They're also more colorful at the table than salt," says Anderson. The American Heart Association warns persons trying to reduce sodium intake that many seasonings may not be suitable alternatives as many contain plenty of sodium. Garlic and onion salts are also high in sodium and are not suitable alternatives alter-natives to table salt. Be sure to check the ingredients. THE 'BAD APPLE' By Jillyn Smith Science Writer . Utah State University "Don't write about bugs anymore," a friend told me. "Lice. Yecch." Well. What can I say? It's a living. It's their planet, too. John Alcock, a bird behaviorist turned insect behaviorist, stated it this way: There are maybe 10,000 kinds of birds, yet millions of birdwatchers. birdwat-chers. The opposite is true for insects: there are millions of kinds, each wonderfully distinctive, and not too many insect enthusiasts. Why do so many people say "yecch" to insects? Alcock's students learn that balloon flies can hold their own with gulls in evolution theory, and that a terrarium of male crickets can teach about a pecking order as well as a pen full of chickens can. In the insect world can be found soldiers, workers, queens, pastoralists, slavers, farmers, masters of disguise, clowns we should be able to relate to them. Once you get to know a few bugs, you might kind of like them. As with anything else, it takes a little time. I have a theory about the relative use too much salt? There are a few products which are inherently salty and should probably pro-bably be used sparingly by high blood pressure patients. These foods include in-clude pickles, cured meats, frozen snacks and dinners, salted snacks and canned soups. A variety of unsalted food products are increasingly being introduced in stores, and some are available at no additional cost over the salted version. "Utahns can learn to become sodium smart by carefully reading labels for sodium. When dining out, call ahead or ask that your order be prepared without salt. Even many airlines will provide a low-sodium meal with 24 hours notice," explains Anderson. According to the AHA, sodium intake in-take in healthy adult Americans should be limited to approximately one gram per 1000 calories, not to exceed ex-ceed three grams per day (approximately) (approx-imately) 1 12 treaspoons of tabk i w EI TOB Concern and caution answer State Street's dilemma . By Cathe Owens While the total number of accidents in Orem has decreased decreas-ed from last year, the number of accidents on State Street has increased, bringing that number up to 205 from Jan. 1 to June 30 of 1987, which is nearly one half of all Orem accidents. This is a dilemma that demands our concern! The amount of money eaten up in automobile repairs from that many accidents is mind-boggling, not to mention the emotional emo-tional and physical stress to the drivers that cannot be figured in terms of dollars. With proper concern for the law, and a defensive attitude while behind the wheel, citizens concern can alleviate the high incidence of auto accidents on State Street. The Orem City Police Department cites turning violations and improper lookout as the two most common ( auses of these accidents. With an observant drive you could add speeding, and failing to signal to the list. It is not at all uncommon to see vehicles traveling in excess of 50 mph on State Street while weaving between other vehicles traveling at the speed limit and - below. Because State Street is a main access road to many Orem businesses, and a thoroughfare to nearby communities, it sees more traffic than any other street in Orem. This compounded with the speed variation caused by exiting and entering these businesses can be chaos. Keeping speeds down to the posted 40 mph limit would lessen the problem, but some turning and tailgating problems would still exist. If we employ the same ethics used on the freeways, the dangerous weaving that we see so often can be reduced. If the drivers who choose to travel at a slower pace stay in the right lane with the traffic that would naturally be slower for entering enter-ing and exiting the road, the people who choose to travel the posted speed limit could occupy the center lane leaving the left lane for. passing and entering left turn lanes. The turn lanes should also be used to their full advantage. With the lengthened lanes there is a lot of slowing room so that vehicles don't need to slow the normal traffic flow by slowing down to 20 mph while in the left traffic lane. A greater regard must be paid to traffic signs. When the light turns yellow, we should stop rather than rushing through as it turns red. We need to watch for, and obey "no left turn" and "no U turn" signs and other control devices. Traffic laws were made to establish safety, but they will not benefit anyone unless we obey them. ' Perhaps the single most important thing any of us can do is to watch out. We need -to double-check that the lane is clear. We should look again before we enter the road. We should be sure to signal with enough warning. A little patience can save lives. Another possible improvement would be to decrease the traffic flow by utilizing Orem Boulevard which runs parallel to State Street from 400 North to 1200 South. By implementing a concern for safety, community members can greatly reduce the danger of traveling on State Street, don't wait for someone else to do it first. Slow down, buckle rp, and watch out. The life you save may be your own. salt). People with moderate to severe elevations in blood pressure may require re-quire more strict reductions in sodium intake. "Cutting out the salt shaker from your diet is easier than ever with more choices for putting zing into foods. The added benefit is a possible lowering of your risk of develop-inghigh develop-inghigh blood pressure," indicates Anderson. The American Heart Association has available a pamphlet called "Salt, Sodium and Blood Pressure -Piecing Together the Puzzle." To obtain ob-tain a copy visit or write the American Heart Association, Utah Affiliate, 645 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102. A legal size self-addressed, self-addressed, stamped envelope would be appreciated when requesting by mail. X, id |