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Show vTIic Nephi. Utah (Timrs-Nrlii- s Page 6 Get your children ready for school success essential to family harmony. Create good communication with your children by taking interest in their schoolwork and helping them on das., projects. Talk to them about acceptable behavior in and out of the schoolyard and The cohool year is a great time t help your children learn new kills and habits that will last for life and go beyond the classroom. Cri- -t Healthy Smiles 2010 a national outreach program designed to combat oral disease in underserved children through education, tools and access to dental professionals. offers the following tips to keep children smiling all cover topics such as peer pressure, drugs and alcohol. Also, talk to their teachers to find out aliout your children s progress or any issues they might be confronted with in the classroom. Look Mom. No Cavities: year long: Mom & Dad. My Best Friends: Communication is Hood oral We Luxe To Read: Reading builds bridges in family communication and increases your children s le arning abilities. By reading books, they learn new- words, utilize their mind and walk away with lessons on life. Make it a family activity by setting aside 30 minutes a day for reading with your children. You can elect a childrens classic, such as "The Cat in the Hat bv Dr. Seuss or "Charlottes Web" by E B. White. At the end of each reading section, - health habits not only impact your children teeth but a No their overall health. Help your children earn an A in oral health by following the 2 2 2 twice a day for two minutes and visit the dentist twice a year. Create excitement about brushing by letting children choose their favorite toothpaste flavor or toothbrush in a color character they like. You can also rule-bru.- h encourage brushing by select conversation points so that your children can express their perspective. En- courage your children to read alone by taking your children on trips to the library and letting them select their own books. re- warding them with stickers. that could result in permanent vision loss if left untreated. The earlier the condi- Your children have new shoes, fresh boxes of crayons and positive attitudes about school. Have you dime everything you can to help them have a successful year? If you havent had your children to the eye doctor in the last three years, you and your children may be missing even seeing the something blackboard. "The eyes really are the windows to the world," says tion is detected and treated, the greater the likelihood of success. Recent research has show n that eye drops can be as effective as patching to correct amblyopia. As if the risk of permanent vision loss wasn't enough, the link between learning and eyesight is compelling. FACT: 80 of classroom learning is through the eyes. Children have great coping skills, so they may learn to function fairly well within that distortion-unti- l they get to school. Vision problems in the classroom can lead to difficulty when work is written on blackboards or computer screens. Colleen Malouf, Friends For Sight President & CEO. "Imagine the window for a child with uncorrected vision. Kids only know what they see, so the world appears to he a distorted, blurry place. Vision problems are not uncommon in young children. Of children ages nearly one in 20 has a vision problem 3-- is Self-imag- e fragile in children. It may be damaged by excessive frustration at school. If vision is the problem proper correction can come ju.--t in time to prevent permanently negative attitudes toward school. Smart dorm room decor It's a smart idea fur college students to decorate their dorms. That's because dorm rooms are the places where students w ill probably spend the most time and making dorm rooms comfortable and relaxing can help ease some of the pressures of school. Decorators offer these tips: Discover specialty stores which feature a w ide selection of affordable and stylish dorm room collections. Choose from bedding, bean bag chairs and ottomans, to storage units, lighting and decorative accessories. When choosing bedding, express your personality and your sense of style. Todays popular bedding reflects car sual, apparel trends including: Hawaiian surfskate, preppy and denim. Hot colors and patterns cover the spectrum from exuberant pink plaids to bold, red and black color blocks-frofunky, orange florals to soothing, cool pastels. (Hint: most dorm beds are five inches longer and than standard twin-sizneed extra-lonsheets.) gender-neutra- The ABC's of Possible Signs of Eye Problems in Children: By Myrna s Trauntvein Corresiondcnt lightening strike stopped a vehicle on Interstate-1by damaging its electrical system putting to rest the idea that lightening never strikes a moving vehicle. The incident occurred on A 5 Tuesday, July 27, at 1:46 p.m., said Hoby Metz, Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. The vehicle was a 2000 Dodge Caravan with four occupants. "The vehicle was travelin the ing southbound outside lane at 75 mph. said Metz. Add a rural communities across Ltah. The funds were awarded by the Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board for such projects as improvements to the Cedar City airport, a new city hall in Toquerville, and equipment for a mobile communications center in Uintah County. The Community Impact Board is a program of the Utah Division of Community Development. It helps state and local agencies and entities that are, or may directly or indirectly be, im- pacted by mineral resource development on nearby federal lands and the exclusion of those lands from the local tax base. The board provides assistance through grants loans for the planning, construction, and maintenance of public and low-intere- st facilities. The funds also help community agencies provide public services. The Community Impact Boards next regular funding meeting is scheduled for Dec. 2 l, them, and they wont bug you, and swatted at bees (particularly honeybees) or wasps (most notably yellow jackets, hornets and paper wasps), you likely know how painful insect stings can be. But did you know that each year, stinging insects send more than 500,000 people to hospital emergency rooms and cause at least 40 deaths in the United States, accord- ing to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology'? However, flying and stinging insects are often consid- ered vicious because they are misunderstood. Learning about their characteristics explains why they exist where humans live. These insects need carbohydrates, fats and proteins to survive. Therefore, they build colonies and nests where they have access to constant food sources, which can include areas near humans and human food. Flying and stinging insects are also attracted to heat and light. Therefore, like people, they are more active in the outdoors on warm sunny days. Bees and wasps are often just a hovering nuisance during warmer months, but they can inflict painful stings when disturbed. Its important to exercise caution when coming across insects that fly and sting, as encounters can result in pain and severe allergic reactions. Controlling these pests CD&GiDQiEEIgiB thatreounts j7T andwhatjwerc you thinking last ye TJ3 aradisejrave six- Make the space your own. A display of photos, highlighted in a variety of frames, as well as posters and artwork, help to personalize most rooms, large or small. Create your own wall of fame by showcasing photos and mementos on a French memo board floor screen. Not only will you have a great display but you can use the screen as e g an unobtrusive and decorative room divider. free ranch dressing, pretzels, grapes and baked tortilla chips with bean dip or salsa. 5. Order on the side. When ordering at restaurants, teach kids to order salad dressing and other condiments and sauces "on the side. Dont butter that bread. entities in the central Utah area: Ephraim $111,000 loan for the Sanpete County city to build a building to house its ambulance operations, including two ambulance bays, training and conference rooms, office and storage space, and restrooms. Fountain Green $40,000 grant for the Sanpete County city to buy a truck and snow 3.710-square-fo- plow. Gunnison loan for the Sanpete County city to build a bicycle and walking trail along the San Bitch River between 200 0 East and 200 West. Levan $42,000 grant for the improvements to the Juab County communitys cemetery including new fencing. cattle guards, sprinkler system, maintenance building, electrical lines, and flag pole. Monroe $66,000 grant, $34,000 loan in additional funds to build a 7,200-square-fo- three-ba- fire y station in the Sevier County town. The money will pay for costs for construction, for which initial funds were approved in 2003. higher-than-expecte- d often requires a pest control professional with appropriate equipment and protective clothing. Additionally, to make homes and yards less attractive to bees and wasps: Keep food containers tightly wrapped and se- Dont leave food or dis- cured; carded wrappers in the open; Cover soda cans. Yellow jackets often enter soda cans unseen; Empty garbage cans often and keep them away from your house; Fit screens and tighten seals properly on doors and windows: and Frequently monitor for nests, and call a licensed pest control professional immediately for treatment and removal. People who experience severe reactions to insect stings, such as difficulty in breathing, infection at the site of the sting, or aggravated skin disorders, should consult a physician. Subscribe Today! in the US! ing this or any meteor show'er since they limit how much of the sky the observer can see. Wiggins says that a lawn chair and the naked eye are the best devices for viewing meteor showers. notes NASA Solar System Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins, observers away Often called shooting stars or falling stars, most meteors are actually tiny bits of rock that burn up do to air friction when they strike Earths extreme upper atmosphere. The resultant meteor ash then drifts harmlessly and invisibly to Earth. Most meteors are thought to be debris left behind by comets. The Perseids parent comet, SwiftTuttle, was last closest to the Earth in the early 1990s and will not return until 2126. Perseids observing infor- from city light pollution may be able to see 1 or 2 meteors every minute. Some meteors may also be seen in the nights and mornings just before and after the 12th but Thursday morning will probably be the best time to look since thats when Utahns will be nearly centered in and facing towmrd the oncoming meteoroid swarm. These meteors are called , the Perseids because they appear to radiate from the mation can be found at Wiggins Solar System Ambassador web site at http:www. constellation Perseus. Telescopes and binoculars should not be used for view umnh.utah.eduutahsky. Pvt. Renaul Harward completes training Army Pvt. Renaul M. Harward has graduated from the vehicle mechanic advanced individual training (AIT) course at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. The student was trained to perform maintenance, and power trains, compression-ignitio- gines, light-whe- b spark-an- d en- assemblies, hydraulic brake, and steering systems, and operate a najEEGoall aradis 4 wheel-hu- n wheeled vehicle crane, hoist, and winch assemblies. ' Harward is the daughter of Dave M. Harward of Fair-vieand Retha M. Ewell of Nephi. She is a 2003 graduate of Landmark High School in Spanish Fork. To keep you otf the couch SSZL 20-oun- love. The best known meteor shower, the Perseids, is expected to reach its peak during the predawn hours of Thursday the 12th of August. And with no Moon in the sky to spoil the view, troubleshoot, and repair $30 per year elsewhere calo- soda has at teaspoons of added sugar and no nutritional value. Encourage water, instead. 7 Get moving. Get everyone off the couch and take a fun family walk after dinner. 8. Be flexible. There are no forbidden foods. All foods can fit into a healthy diet.. .in moderation. Dedicate a day each week to cook a favorite dish that your kids and family A least 10 The Perseids are coming wheeled vehicles and related mechanical components, including suspension systems, internal combustion engines Only $24 per year in Juab County! Eliminate empty 6. ries. 1 Facing flying and stinging insects If youve ever failed to heed the warning, "Dont bug multi-colore- Teach healthy eating 1 one-mil- e Grants andor loans were approved for the following le rescent lighting and place a rug under foot for added style, warmth and comfort. Consult your school about its policy on appliances such as mini refrigerators, mini microwaves and coffeemak-ers- . Appearance crossed or Organize your things. maligned eyes, inflamed, Take advantage of items that encrusted serve a dual purpose such as Behavior rubs eyes exvinyl storage bins or bubble cessively, tilts head, squints, crates that can be used to hold Last year Friends For blinks excessively books, clothing or decorative Sight screened 10.231 preComplaints eyes itch things while also serving as a school children and 5 were burn, feel scratchy, blurred bedside table. A heavy-duty- , referred for eye exams be- or double vision. shower caddy is great An eye exam is important plastic cause of possible abnormalifor holding and carrying your ties detected during their for every child, even those vision screening. In High without signs of eye trouble. School Drivers Education Friends for Sight recomclasses 16. l(i were screened mends an eye exam shortly and 12 were referred. "Ive after birth, at 6 months of From fast food at every watched children who have age, at age 3 or d, and every to cutbacks in phys. ed. turn 3 years thereafter. struggled in the classroom reat school, its no programs If youre notified your child ally turn around both their wonder that many of Amerdid not pass the eye exam in attitude and their achieveicas children are unhealthy ments when they suddenly school, take the child to an and overweight. Fortunately, have corrected vision." said eye doctor immediately. there are steps parents can Mary Dufner, a second grade take to help youngsters lead teacher. long and healthy lives. Susan Burke, Chief Nutritionist at eDiets.com, offers these tips: 1. Lead by example. Make healthy eating a family affair. le said the wind was blowwheels and two other holes cook and enjoy nutriBuy, ing and a small front was front and rear, Metz said. tious food together. He said the occupants were moving east across the area. 2. Empower the little peo"The occupants stated they not aware of what happened ple. Include your kids in planheard an explosion and then or that they were hit by lightning, shopping and preparing their vehicle lost power, he ening. No one was injured. meals and snacks. The antennae of the vesaid. 3. Dish it up. Plate entrees "There were six large holes hicle was burned, the tires in the kitchen instead of in the roadway, four of which deflated, and the electrical Portion serving family style. match the dimensions of the system damaged. size counts as much as food selection. Offer seconds on vegetables. 4. Chuck the chips. Buy healthy snacks instead, such as babv carrots with a fat- - Community Impact Board approves grants, loans for rural improvement projects More than $8.6 million in grants and loans have been approved to help finance local improvement projects in space where you can. For example, raise your bed six inches with lightweight bed risers and increase your closet space by suspending another rod. Maximize vertical space w ith a four-tie- r steel shelving unit or a movable cart of drawers. Rest and relax. Make your room a comfortable refuge w ith extra seating, ambient lighting and a rug or two. Consider a beanbag chair, soft floor cushions or small stacking stools for impromptu headed floor lamp, paper lanterns or a desk lamp to offset the harshness of fluo- Moving vehicle was not immune to a lightening strike Timcs-Neii'- bath essentials. Also, create gatherings. ready-to-wea- Back to school: new shoes, fresh supplies and an eye exam August 11, 2004 lor a week. |