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Show The Magna Times, Thursday, July 26, 1990 7 Dont Waste Utah campaign rolls into second year The FT x: rendlplty- - anti-litt- by Dale Simons er anti-litt- anti-litt- er nurfflr8- While in college at the University of Utah, I had the dubious honor of playing with and against some great pitching. It was a privilege to play with those great flingers guys like Jim Dokas, Blaine Sylvester, and Ted Berner. It was also sometimes humiliating to go up against some of the flamethrowers on teams that we played. In those days, we (Utah) would play anyone in sight just to make a schedule. One sunny Saturday, we were in Las Vegas trying to make a game of it with Max and his girlfriend sitting in the car. She is nearly kicked out of Nellis Air Force Base. The had a few pros on their roster. One was the car when she accidentally throws litter out the car window, but a pitcher named Smith who threw bee-beup to the dish. Max decides to send his dog, Hoover, to pick up the litter. It was a night game that started just at dusk. The lights on the field were far from the superior class, and its a cinch you couldnt read the evening paper by then. To make viewing worse, the sun was just disappearing behind the pitcher and the centerfield wall. Visibility was in the low to poor state. This guy Smith could fly-bo- campaign, Here, the car is being prepared to shoot the commercial. The car, Max, and Hoover make appearances throughout the state of Utah. ' Cyprus Little League to hold registration Cyprus Little League Football will hold registration on Saturday, July 28, and Saturday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pleasant Green Park, located at 3300 South 8400 West. It is open to all boys and girls ages For further information, call Vem at Back-to-bac- bike trek scheduled k Big BrothersBig Sisters of Greater Salt Lake is hosting their second annual Bike Trek for Kids sake, 8 and 9, at Crystal Springs, September Utah. This fundraising tour will be held in Utahs scenic Cache Valley and historic Golden Spike country. Back-to-Ba- ck Both mountain and road cyclists will be challenged by two days of 50 or tours. Crystal Springs, base the camp for riders located 60 north miles of Salt Lake City, offers hot springs, relaxation, swimming, fishing, and camping facilities. Participants will enjoy Saturday evening social events and workshops on various aspects of cycling including bicycle maintenance, warm-u- p and massage techniques, product demonstration, lectures, and slide 100-kilome- presentations. Registration deadline is August 20, 1990. An entry fee of $20 includes a commemorative water bottle, refreshments and maps, meals, both days, campsite, and full use of the Crystal Springs facilities. Riders are asked to solicit pledges per kilometer (minimum total pledge $150) to raise money in support of Big BrothersBig Sisters of Greater Salt Lake. Funding supports service to families children from single-parewho are matched with adult volunteer role models. k Bike Tour Last years and in raised $34,000 corporate pledges sponsorships. This is a good opportunity to experience Utahs mountain and desert cycling at its finest, plus help support Big BrothersBig Sisters, whose community service addresses a growing on-ro- ad nt Back-to-Bac- need. new 1990 Magna telephone directories are now available at local merchants & the Magna Times. The 5. 250-500- 3. American Diabetes Association approves new exercise recommendations for diabetics The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has approved a new portion paper that provides concise exercise recommendations for people with diabetes. Complementing the recommendations is a Technical Review on Exercise and Diabetes Mellitus, which discusses at length the potential benefits and risks of exercise and presents guidelines for appropriate exercise prescriptions. Regular physical activity plays a key role in the management of diabetes, said ADA chief scientific and medical officer Richard Kahn, with insulin-depende- really bring it; throw some smoke. My first time at bat lingers in my memory, even after 40 years. I cant remember what the pitches were like, because I didnt see them. There were only three of them and they were quick. It was good morning, good afternoon, and good night. Suddenly, my turn at bat was over. The guy in blue was calling me out before I had my feet dug in. I complained bitterly to the umpire, but as usual the brute was cominsensitive. think did the pitch was? he asked. I didnt Where pletely you see it, but it sounded low, was all I could muster. Pitching is the name of the game, they say. It was certainly the name of this game. Smith could really pitch, in spite of his funny name. Good pitchers can turn the lights out on you even when the lights are on. The position of pitchers always attracts the most crazies, and again there are lots of flaky moundsmen. Pitchers come in various shapes and sizes, and a lot of them are ugly. They are expecially ugly when they throw hard and have a wicked curve ball. They are ugly if they play for the other team and you cant hit them. Some of them scowl and grow beards, and have faces that you wouldnt want your daughter to take to the prom. This guy Smith was really ugly. He seared the ball up to the plate. I would have done anything to get away from him, but I saw his face as part of my nightmare. Good night. SIMONS SAYS: Some pitchers have no trouble with the 12 inches between their elbow and their palm. Its the 7 inches between their ears thaf is bent. SIMONS SAYS: In baseball, a screwball can be either a pitch or the pitcher. all-seei- ng tions, Moms ed with the campaign that weve already opted to extend the campaign another year beyond the original three years. ' Max, Hoover, and the car will continue to visit schools and events throughout Utah by request. On July 24, a Dont Waste Utah poster of Max, Hoover, and the car went on sale. Individuals ys es pleas-- , nt (type I) diabetes should be encouraged to exercise. Doing so will help improve cardiovascular fitness and well-bein- J n Sandy Koufax to a Dan Jones & Associates poll conducted three months after the campaign kicked off, Dont Waste Utah was recognized by 53 percent of the Utahns surveyed, t has far surpassed ouf expecta- - Ph.D. v Pitching is the art of instilling fear by making a man flinch. Morris said. According 8-1- , er er of supporting the V L new commercial and increased popularity. A three-yecampaign, Dont Waste Utah was kicked off by Governor Bangerter in 1989 to urge Utahns to keep state highways free from roadside litter. When we first started last year, the anti-littmessage was obviously unknown, but it immediately got everyones attention, said Kim Morris, UDOTs director of community relations. With the campaigns popularity now, weve seen less litter on the highways and a cleaner state all around. This years commercial brings back Maxs girlfriend, who accidentally litters and nearly gets kicked from the car. A sensible Max decides against kicking her out but sends his dog, Hoover, to pick up the litter. Hoover is promoted to die front seat; the girlfriend is relegated to the back seat. The support weve been given is really encouraging. There isnt a place we go where people dont stop to ask: Is that the car in the commercials? Is that the guy? Is that the dog? For example, once when we stopped to fill up the gas tank in Price, the gas station owner wouldnt let us pay. He said the free tank of gas was his way ar Good Night 5rE Utah Department of Transportations Dont Waste Utah campaign is in its second year with a psychol6gical inMany variables including fitness, exertensity of exercise, and time of cise in relation to meals and insulin injections will affect the bodys response to exercise. That is why, according to the position paper, people with type I g. diabetes should incorporate selfmonitoring of blood glucose into any will exercise program. adiust to needed provide information or- insulin dosage and help lower risk for hypoglycemia, or low blood jthe sugar, during and after exercise. In people with (type II) diabetes, an appropriate exercise program, should be an adjunct to diet andor dmg therapy. Exercise, like calorie restriction, has long been known to improve insulin sensitivity, In addition, effects of regular exercise may lower risk for hyperinsulinemia, hyperglycemia, coronary heart disease, and high blood pressure. Close attention should be paid to minimizing potential exercise complications. Type II individuals who are about to start an exercise program evaluation should have a "diet - pre-exerci- se specifically designed to uncover previously undiagnosed hypertension, neuropathy, retinopathy, kidney disease, and silent ischemic heart disease. Furthermore, an exercise stress electrocardiogram is recommended in people 35 years of age and older. Those taking oral medications or insulin should monitor their blood glucose response to exercise. Both the position statement and technical review point out that exercise is not without risk to people with diabetes. Hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, exacerbation of proliferative retinopathy, and car- Survey examines OHV use in Utah The image of teenagers tearing up deserts and hillsides on vehicles (OHVs) isnt very a recent valid, survey conducted for the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation discovered. The survey, conducted by Business Strategies Inc. of Salt Lake of the OHV user City, found 78 households surveyed have two or more dependents (spouse and children). OHV activities are very much a famithe report stated. Many ly hobby, respondents claim OHV sports help keep their families together (via a common interest) and OHV participation as helped keep children involved in the home and out of mischief. The survey is the first of its kind ever conducted in Utah, and measured both the economic impact of OHV use and user demographics. The survey produced some valuable results which will help the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation better manage Utahs OHV programs. long-hair- ed off-highw-ay OHV activity in Utah generates approximately $180 million in annual revenue, of which over $15 million is tax revenue for state and local government, the survey stated. diovascular ischemia are all significant The survey found that each potential complications of exercise. Careful attention must be paid to household in Utah where an OHV is minimizing such potential adverse owned spends an average of $1 ,841 for effects. trips and $5,500 on equipment and maintenance services annually. Other Over 12 million Americans have findings of the survey include: diabetes, a disease in which the body does not produce or respond to insulin, 835,631 total recreation days are a hormone needed for daily life. The used by OHV households statewide. $127.84 is the estimated cost per resulting high blood sugar can severethe blood vessels, heart, ly damage outing. kidneys, eyes, and nerves. If left un$62.50 is the average property tax treated. diabetes can lead to death. paid annually per OHV. 164 gallons of gas are consumed The American Diabetes Association OHV annually. celebrating its 50th anniversary in per 465 gallons of gas are used annual1990 is the nations leading voluntow vehicles to access OHV ly by tary health organization supporting diabetes research and education. areas. 43,137 registered OHVs were usFounded in 1940 as a professional ed in this survey. It is estimated that society, todays ADA is an internaonly 50 to 80 percent of the OHVs in tionally recognized organization of af- the state are being registered. filiates and chapters in more than 800 A recreation day equals one percommunities that serve all people with in four or more hours son diabetes, regardless of age, type of in a participating single day. or economic condition. diabetes, i The study also measured user demographics and found the average age in OHV households is 27 and there are 3.2 members per household. Average income is $44,150. Eighty percent of the members had graduated from high school and 26 have college degrees. The average household surveyed owns two OHVs, with many owning several different types of OHVs. vehicles users and motorcyclists prefer road, trails, and open areas to operating on tracks or courses, the survey found. Most OHV enthusiasts prefer the sport for its scenery, solitude, and being outdoors. There appears to be a trend towards visiting less crowded areas and involving more family All-terra- off-highw-ay in members. Helmets are used by 65 of the 45 recomand the all use riders, mended safety equipment while riding. A very small percentage of riders have attended or heard about the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation vehicle education program. Operators age eight through 15 must receive a certification through.the program to legally operate an OHV on public land. yhen asked about the need for facilities, users said the most important are more open riding areas, areas closer to home, the need for more parking facilities and trailheads, and new trad construction and maintenance. OHV use is an important recreational activity and OHV users make a substantial contribution to state and economic growth, the survey concluded. Utah, with its thousands of acres of open sagebrush, sand, steep mountains, and endless miles of dirt roads, has the broad variety of terrain conducive to OHV use. Our climate off-highw-ay d OHV opporprovides tunities throughout the state. year-roun- Advertise in the Magna Times classifieds for results V |