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Show Keeping fast fo recommended y when its skin is removed and the poultry Although chicken is alternative to burgers. broiled, chicken nuggets arent a healthy or (sometimes twice for extra crispness), in a highly They tend to be deep-frie- d saturated fat. Whats more, the chicken is usually breaded first, which means it absorbs more fat when cooked. Sometimes the chicken skin is ground into the chicken meat before the nuggets are breaded or fried. This means the fat content may make up more than 50 percent of die nuggets total calories. The more customers learn about die nutritional values of fast foods, the better their choices can be, states Anderson. As fast food menus expand, we encourage the restaurants to provide better nutritional fare. The American Heart Association has available a pamphlet called Dining Out which offers tips on making wise food choices when eating away from home. To obtain a copy of Dining Out, write the American Heart Association at 645 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102. Additional informa- tion can be obtained by calling the Heart Association at 1 in the Salt Lake area or from the other areas in Utah. more than 30 percent fat content throughout the day. The AHA also suggests that sodium intake should be reduced to 1 ,000 mg per 1 ,000 calories, or a 1 : 1 ratio. The sample meal exceeds the AHA guideline by over 200 mg. of sodium. To avoid excessive fats, sodium and cholesterol, the same diner could choose a single, quarter-poun- d bun, topped burger served on a multi-grai- n onions and with mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, a plain baked potato and a carton of milk. This meal has 752 calories (almost half the amount of the other meal), the fat of the first meal), 102 milligrams of 27 grams of fat (one-thir- d the cholesterol) and 520 milligrams of sodium (again, cholesterol (one-thir- d Fast food restaurants have become a favorite place for Americans to grab a quick and filling meal. In thi past these food emporiums were known for the basics - burgers, fries and milkshakes. As Americans tastes have grown more particular, these restaurants have expanded their menu selections. Many of the new offerings, however, are full of fat, calories, cholesterol and salt. Many fast food chains provide customers with literature describing their products nutritional analysis. If not available in the food outlet, ask the manager for the corporate address to write to request such information. You can also check with your local public library for the restaurant chains address. By carefully studying these guides, diners can make wiser food choices on their next visit to the restaurant. Even if the restaurant doesnt have literature available on the products, we y can learn how to choose foods by keeping our choices simple, advises Dr. Jeffrey L. Anderson, president of the Utah Affiliate of the American Heart Association. Usually the fewer sauces, dips, toppings, and cheese slices, the healthier the meal, says Anderson, and select broiled or roasted foods rather than fried ones. The heart-smadiner should also learn to become more assertive. Remember, you arc the patron. Ask questions about the unobvious, such as, is the chicken sandwich deep-frie- d or broiled? Request that the cheese be left off that single burger. A comparison of two meals at a popular fast food chain shows how diners may reduce their caloric, cholesterol, salt and fat intake by substituting selections. A typical order might be a double hamburger topped with cheese, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickles, mayonnaise; a small serving of french fries and a chocolate milkshake. This order contains 1 ,472 calories, 80 grams of fat, 210 milligrams of cholesterol and 1,695 rtiilligrams of sodium. The American Heart Association recommends that total fat per day be no more than 30 percent of calorics. Daily cholesterol intake should not exceed 300 milligrams. The above meal contains almost 50 percent of calories from s fat. In one meal the diner has eaten over of the recommended daily limit for cholesterol intake. Unfortunately, many Americans are including -- one-thir- d heart-health- low-calor- ie less). Another wise, fast food choice may be the salad bar, with raw vegetables and fresh fruits as the recommended items. Dont fool yourself, though eggs, mayonnaise-heav- y potato salads, creamed vegetables, processed cubed meats, fried noodles, cheese toppings and dressings make a salad as fattening as a traditional cheeseburger and fries meal. Fast food fans have been quick to embrace chicken nugget products. heart-health- high-calor- 322-560- rt two-third- Letter to the Editor I am contacting your newspaper because since childhood I have suffered from a rare, debilitating and potentially fatal disease called scleroderma. Not only did I feel frustrated and alone growing up, but to complicate matters, my mother recently came down with this devastating disease. In our search for answers and support we eventually located the United Scleroderma Foundation. Not only did we receive information, we received a renewed hope that we were no longer alone. We learned that this disease affects some 700,000 people and that President Ronald Reagan de clared the second week of June as National Scleroderma Awareness week. Pm so thrilled to no longer feel iso; lated that I want to shout from the rooftops so others wont have to suffer alone as I did these last 40 years. Please make your readers aware of the USF, Inc., P.O. Box 350, Watsonville, Ca. 95077. Their toll free number says it all, They have information and answers I never believed existed. . Barbara Wolniakowski Anaheim, Ca. 92802 For every argument made against building the library on old main street, I believe those in favor of the main street sight could offer a better argument, for example; 1. The land has been given to the county. That is a savings to the taxpayers of tens of thousands of dollars. .2. The old Magna setting, away from the noise and busde of city life would gready enhance the subdued atmosphere that library management would want to achieve. 3. The old Magna location would offer a library facility on the far west side of the West making some effort. The press discussed the impact on our allies and other nations, and kept describing our Iran weapons action as confusing or a violation of something. It was neither confusing or a violation of anything. Violation implies law breaking, and when pinned, the reporters with whom I spoke talked about violations of policy. When asked who set the policy, everyone agreed it was the president and that he had the right to modify it. Most foreigners dont understand our political system and the way our press likes to kill our leaders. Many never understood the Nixon situation, which was different, and these same foreign governments invite Richard Nixon to be their honored guest. Most foreign governments' are sophisticated enough to understand the need to probe and try new approaches. They cannot understand American reporters who put words that were never stated into foreign mouths, usually unnamed sources. Americans tend to read little to get at the what is happening. They depend on the news. The press can cut down a presidents support by description if not facts. When the president has lost his support, which is surveyed weekly, his ability to perform is reduced. The Russians and others read the surveys. The cutting down of Ronald Reagan, regardless of your party affiliation, staffends up spending time with hurts his ability to negotiate and operate;-Hi- s the past instead of working on the future. The country pays. I am concerned about the damage the press has done to the president in these times, not by disclosure of facts, but by sensational phrasing, twisting I didnt like what was done to Jimmy Carter, either, and and careless ' said so at theopinions. time. The cost of this butchery isnt paid by the press, its paid by the nation! In this instance, it was also paid by Americans still held hostage and their families because the press could not just back away for awhile as one released hostage had begged. Thats Straight Talk! s, E. Following rules can bring success Letter to the Editor In response to an editorial comment made last week concerning the location of the proposed library for the Magna area, I will say that as a long time Magna resident I am offended by die attitude that seems to persist in the minds of some people who seem to think that small towns like Magna ought to be, and remain a dumping ground for all the undesirables. The thinking that says that the bars, the liquor stores and the activity that thrives in that culture ought to be restricted to that part of town, in the old decaying buildings and all of the new construction be restricted to the more affluent areas, lacks wisdom. My dictionary defines scandal as, Any revealed wrongdoing that causes widespread indignation and disgust; a disgraceful or discredited action; and malicious gossip. The broadcast and print press took the Iran weapon situation and built it into what they called, repeatedly, a scandal. The repetitious use of the word made believers of many American? who dont realize that there was no scandal, even if you disagree with the policy. The press did much more damage to the United States than to Ronald Reagan. One newspaper headline tells the story, Speakes resigns. Investigations ' continue. For those who only read headlines, another head had rolled because of the Iranian weapons matter. In truth, the presidents press secretary had been negotiating for a job that tripled his pay, and this had been common-- " ly known months before. There was no connection between the two stories. The press started using the term, scandal, with its first coverage of the Iran weapons story, implying something bad. It was repeated in newspapers, on the radio and over TV. Those who said that no one had personally profited . and there was no scandal, got little or no press coverage. Those who said that trying to develop a relationship with Iran made sense, also didnt get heard. The press even asked the Russians what they thought of the Iranian weapons matter. As expected, the Russians got in a few kidney punches. The press did not ask these same Russians about weapons they had supplied to Iran or Iraq. The Russian sales and provision of weapons in this and other conflicts - did not, for some reason, constitute a scandal. If that isnt a double standard, what is? 7 Conversations with members of congress were very interesting. The politi-danwith encouragement from objective reporters, took pot shots at the president and got lots of support. Those who attempted to objectively define what happened were trimmed down and cut off. I happen to beleive that every effort should be made to realign the Iranians. I dont know whether it is possible. But I do know that Iran is too important to sink into a morass of confusion or end up as a Russian slave state without our Editors Note: On of my self satisfaction from it, he says. He also says washing windows is just the first step in his entrepreneurial May 20-2yomc of die nations most successful entrepreneurs will gather in Salt Lake City for die snnnal convention of INC. g magazines 500 companies. The following Is one of a series of articles on entrepreneurship in Utah. This article has been published extensively nationwide. 2, fastest-growin- Valley area, com- plimenting the Granger facility on the far east side of the West Valley area, thus eliminating the possibility of clustering library facilities. 4. The wide street, good visability and slowed pace of the main street locarion would offer safety for pedestrians walking to and from the library. 5. The new main street location might be within a few blocks of bars but it is only fair to mention that it is also within one block of a county fire station, within walking distance of three elementary schools, a junior high school, a high school and right next door to a church. The mentality that says, let a certain part of a town die of neglect, starve it of all culture and allow it to decay from within, is the mentality that will only prove to be destructive to the rest of the area, for that part of town will be a spawning ground for the very clement we are trying to find freedom from. And that clement will only use that part of town as a rallying point for their activities. As for me, I say build the library on main street and see what it does to improve the whole area. Bob Anger At the age of 1 5, Robert Hill knew that he wanted to own his own business. Not only did he sense he would need flexible hours and the ability to plan his own schedule, but I particularly enjoyed the thought of determining how much Id be earning, he says. , So he did what a lot of young boys do he talked to his father. Only he didnt go to dad for advice on what to do, but on how to do it. I knew I wanted to start my own business and I needed advice and information on how to get started, recalls Hill. His choice of window cleaning as his first business adventure was based on his confidence that the job was something he could handle while juggling school schedules and other activities, as well as the fact that, I didnt need to borrow any money to get started. I took what I had in savings for the equipment I needed. With $250 he purchased the necessary window cleaning tools, along with advertising flyers, invoices and business cards. Within one month of starting his window cleaning service Hill was making a profit. And his success has continued over the three years hes been in operation. Hill, 18, doesnt think his success owes anything to accident or happenst-'ancI do a good job, he declares. I always behave in a professional manner, arrive on time and in company uniform (a white and white overalls). If I tell someone Fm going to do something, I do it. In addition, Hill has established personal rules for business success: 1) maintain integrity: never give client or employee any reason to doubt your word: 2) maintain good attitude: always behave professionally and dependably; 3) organize time: make a schedule and stick to it. Although he began his business venture washing windows for family and friends, he also sought other clients and began building a solid reputation for low prices and dependable service. Last year Hills business grew to where he couldnt do all the work himself. In order to grow and take on more clients I knew I had to get help, he realized. Now his company, Robs Window Cleaning, employs two e workers and has clientele ranging from Ogden to Provo. and tyo part-tim- e A senior at Bountiful High School, his business has progressed to the point where he docs little of the actual window cleaning jobs himself, but leaves that work to his employees. Fm out selling the business and scouting around for potential customers I dont do many windows anymore, he admits. Hills employees are reaping the rewards of his hard work. I pay my employees 40 percent of each job total, so theyve learned to work quickly without skimping on quality. What about those high school years that are suppoed to be for goofing off and dating and hanging out with friends? I guess I am more concerned with getting ahead than most of my classmates, says Hill, but I get my excitement and fun from my business. He also realizes that, Everyone counts his success in different ways. The young entrepreneur can count his success in many ways, one of which is a business that has taught him the fundamentals of business management early in his career. Hills success has been recognized by civic and business leaders. At the 1987 Governors Economic Development Conference he was named Utahs first Young Entrepreneur. He was selected from among 12 finalists in the state-wid- e competition which brought him $10,000 from the NICE Corp., and a plaque from Governor Norman Bangerter. He plans to use the money to help pay for his college education where he hopes to earn a Masters in business administration. Hill will be a special guest of the state May 20-2- 2 when some of the nations most successful entrepreneurs gather in Salt Lake City for the annual conveng tion of Inc. Magazines 500 companies. The conference is sponsored by the State of Utah Business and Economic Development Division, which was the prime mover in luring the session to Salt Lake; The Salt Lake City Corporation; Metro Utah; Salt Lake Convention and Visitors " ...... , I 4T8.T tCkrcWiugCS hc necds to concentrate on finding a balance of work and play m However, right now Fm devoted to my business andgeti L - North Dakota became the first state west of the Mississippi River and the 11th in the growing ranks of states, choosing to support peacetime Selective Service registration by passing House Bill 1540. The North Dakota legislation requires that any male bom after Dec. 31, 1959, register with Selective Service in order to be eligible for student financial aid. House Bill 1540 was sponsored by Rep. Gerald F. Gerntholz (R-- S an bom) and was signed into law by Gov. George A. Sinner on March 12. The bill becomes effective on July 1, -- l'r tt MAGNA TIMES USPS Manager J. HOWARD STAHLE Published Thursdays MmM nd Chang pients of taxpayers funds are in compliance with the law. Failure to register with Selective Service is a felony and, as such, may be punishable by a fine of and-o- r five years im-- . up to $250,000 , fastest-growin- Publisher Managing Editor - d. Pleased with North Dakota support. Selective Service System Acting Director Wilfred L. Ebel said, In a democracy, defense is a shared responsibility. With limited funds available, it is only fair that taxpayers dollars go only to those men who obey the law and register with Selective Service, thus BONNIE STAHLE e The intent of the Federal and state It increases legislation is two-folpublic awareness of the registration requirement, and it insures that reci- prisonment. . 3255-800-0 9124 Wwt 2700 South, Magna, Utah 64044 Advertising-Offic- The federal legislation upon which this bill is molded requires that men register with Selective Service in order to be eligible for Tide IV federal student financial aid. Tide IV aid includes such popular programs as the Pell Grant and the Guaranteed Student Loan, among others. accepting their responsibility in the security needs of our nation. - of Oddrm lot 9124 West 2700 South, Magna Utah 84044 Second Class Postage Paid at Magna Utah 84044 . k, all-S- c. full-tim- Registration supported career. Maybe my next move will be toward building a big business, Hill forecasts. But youve got to start somewhere. Sixty-fou- r high school students from throughout Utah were selected to participate in the Young Entrepreneur contest, with 12 chosen as finalists. All of the students who participated in the contest had to demonstrate exceptional skills in starting, managing and operating a business. In making the awards, Gov. Bangerter stressed that Entrepreneurship is a key ingredient for future economic growth in Utah and throughout the U.S. In addition to' Hill, the young entrepreneur finalists were Corey Ercan-bracPayson High, who makes and sells apple juice; B.J. Weinstock, Rowland H t. Marks, who sells computer software and hardware; Mary Ashley Boyd, Bountiful High, who docs auto cleaning and detailing; David' Kenny, Cottonwood High, who makes orthotic (prescription arch supports) devices; Royce Scott McRae, Mountain Crest High, who specializes in snow removal and soil tilling; Terran Church, Kanab High, who is a disc jockey; Arthur Moore, Bingham High, who sells fireworks; Craig Edwards, Davis High, who does snow removal and landscaping; Nathaniel Benally, Whitehorse High, who weaves rugs by hand with wool from his own sheep; Kelly Harward, Wayne High, who runs music video systems; and Tanya Roberts, Alta High, who makes and sells lollipops. TOWN TOPICS AREN'T YOU ASHAMED TO SEEN HERE? Help kids out! Almost 80 percent of a childs waking time is spent outside of school. How this unstructured time is used, managed and valued is critical, according to the April 1987 issue of PTA Today, the National FTAs magazine. Parents can instill values in their child and encourage the development of skills and lifelong interests beginning at age 6, writes Joan M. Bergstrom, professor in the department of professional studies in early chidhood at Wheelock College, Boston, Mass. Her article in PTA Today tells parents ways to influence how their childs time is spent, and how they can monitor their childs experiences. The amount of time a child between the ages of 6 and 12 spends in planned or organized activities during the school year is three to seven hours a week, says Bergstrom. The activities should be carefully chosen on the basis of your childs own inclinations and should help your child develop a sense of compeand pride in achievement, she adds. tence, The article suggests children participate in two activities each season, but an exception is the child whose talent and interest in a particular area are so powerful that one activity becomes the childs main focus. Parents can help their child find an interest and pursue it by talking with and listening to them, by observing them and by using their own intuition. By focusing on your childs conversations and listening to what he or she has to say, you discover dues about your childs interests, says the author. What? Choices for Your Childs Bergstrom, author of Schools Out-N- ow Time, lists questions parents can ask their child such as: What is your favorite thing to do out of school? What do you wish you could do that you dont know how to do? and What do you do in school that you would like to do out of school? Parents should also observe a child in order to find out what a child likes. Over a few weeks, list the materials, objects, equipment or experiences that your child likes to explore, work with and use, Bergstrom suggests. When deciding which activities a child should pursue, the author tells parents to trust their intuition. You know your childs strengths, temperament and needs, she says. However, Bergstrom advises parents not to burden their child with activities that arc not of interest, and not to overload them with inappropriate activities. The author concludes by stressing, Make sure your child also has free time just to play. The April issue of PTA Today entitled Arts and Enrichment, also includes articles about how to make art and music a part of your childs life, how newspapers can sharpen childrens reading and writing skills and dropout prevention. Copies of the issue arc available for $1 each by sending a check or money order made payable to the National PTA, 700 N. Rush St., Chicago, II. 60611. Subscriptions to the magazines (seven issues a year) arc $7. self-estee- m WHATG GOOD ENOUGH Yj for you is good ENOUGH FOR ME) More than 17 million men have registered with Selective Service since the reinstitution of peacetime registration by President Carter in 1980. North Dakota currently has 39,789 men between the ages of 18 and 26 registered. Among its population, or those men between the ages of 20 and 26, North Dakota boasts a 99 per cent compliance rate, draft-eligib- . 4 1. , |