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Show Page B6 Thursday, August 9, 1990 Boating and alcohol are fatal combination on Utah water Each year, boating accidents claim 1,000 lives and injure thousands more. Waterways are second se-cond only to highways as the scene of accidental deaths in this country. More than SO percent of all boating accidents Involve alcohol. Each year in Utah there are 300 reported boating accidents, approximately 120 require medical attention. Over the last four years an average of five people died in alcohol related boating accidents. So far this year alcohol related boating accidents have claimed two lives. The Utah Safety Council recognizes alcohol contributes significantly to boating accidents. Boating stressors commonly affecting af-fecting boaters make drinking while operating a boat even more dangerous than drinking and driving. driv-ing. Four hour's exposure to noise, vibration, sun, glare, wind and other motion on the water produces a kind of "boater's hypnosis" or fatigue, which slows reaction time almost as much as if you were legally drunk. Adding alcohol to boating stress factors fac-tors intesifies their effects each drink multiplies your acident risk. Alcohol's effect on your balance jean be critical on a boat; simply fall- E overboard and drowning ac-nts ac-nts for at least one in four ting fatalities. When you are "tipsy", the unstable, moving platform plat-form of the boat can easily cause you to fall overboard. Alcohol reduces your body's ability to protect you against the cold water. The numbing effects of cold water occur much faster than when you are sober. Within minutes, you may not be able to call for help, swim to a float, or reach the safety of the boat. Alcohol also intensifies the disorientation caused by water entering the ear. A drunk person whose head is immersed immers-ed can become so confused that he swims down to death instead of up to safety. j.Hiii-.Vi.illH.W...,ii,i-i-i VZH Kodak AGE GROUPS: Under 12 years 12-18 years Over 18 years CONTEST RULES: Entries must be black and white prints or four color slides of balloons taken in the Park City area. The Grand Prize winners of each category will be published in the September 13 issue of The Park Record (Autumn Aloft Weekend). If you would like your photo returned, please include self addressed, stamped, padded envelope. . Include with your entry a 3X5 Index card with the following information: name, age group, phone and address. Also Park Record The Utah Safety Coucil dispels the following myths about alcohol: MYTH- Beer is less intoxicating than wine or distilled liquor. FACT- One 12-oz. beer contains the same amount of alcohol as 4 ounces of 12 percent wine or 1 12 oz. of 86 proof liquor. MYTH- Diluting hard liquor slows the absorption rate. FACT- Diluting an alcoholic beverage with water or fruit juice slows absorption. Mixing alcohol with a carbonated beverage increases in-creases absortion and intoxicates you more quickly. MYTH- Cold shower, coffee, physical activity or fresh air will sober you up. FACT- Cold showers and coffee will only produce a clean, wideawake wide-awake drunk. Only your liver can detoxify alcohol. For each drink you consume, it takes approximately two hours to sober up. include where and when the photo was taken. miL(Q)9S .l- You ir MYTH- Alcohol is a stimulant. FACT- Alcohol is a depressant. It is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the stomach. As blood circulates through your brain, the alcohol depresses body functions and learned restrictions on social behavior. Judgement, balance, vision and reaction time are affected almost immediately. How do you stay alert and avoid hazards on the water? Limit your alcohol consumtion to one drink or less per hour. Always eat before you drink.and sip your drinks. Be aware of the effects of alcohol, both on and in the water. Remember that boating stress factors alone will reduce your performance, per-formance, and that alcohol further impairs your abilities. Allow a non-drinker to operate the boat. Refuse to allow an intoxicated person to operate the boat. A new law makes operating a boat while intoxicated a federal offense, subject to a $1,000 fine. Criminal penalties are as high a $5,000. presents jjjgg ipjjfij fl&ecgqpM dght be published in the September 13th issue of The Park Record! Early detection reduces deaths The Utah Breast Cancer Task Force is a coalition of interested practitioners, individuals and representatives of cancer-related agencies and professional associations associa-tions working to improve public awareness about the effectiveness of early detection in reducing morbidity morbidi-ty and mortality from breast cancer. The Utah Breast Cancer Task Force has been working for two years, but major funding from a private donation from Shirley Thomas, through the American Cancer Society enables the UBCTF to increase its scope and objective. Shirley Thomas ia a woman who had breast cancer and recovered. She gave the donation to establish the Shirley Thomas PreventionDetection PreventionDetec-tion Project, a one-year comprehensive comprehen-sive program which provides early detection, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of breast cancer patients. Local receives daycare certificate Park City resident, Karen Jones Warren, has received certification with the National Association of Family Daycare accreditation program. pro-gram. She is the first family daycare provider in the state of Utah to do so. The purpose of the NAFDC accreditation ac-creditation is to offer professional recognition and distinction to those family day care providers who go through the evaluation process. The accreditation is intended for those providers who meet the child Send us your balloon shots, in the air, on the H ground , in the road , n a lake... whatever! Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on August 23, 1990. Mail entries to The Park Record Photo Contest, P.O. Box 3688, Park City, Ut. 84060 or drop by the office at 1670 Bonanza Drive. Only persons who have not solicited payment for their photos are eligible to enter this contest. Employees of The Park Record and their family members are inelirible. Facts about breast cancer: Breast cancer is the most common com-mon form of cancer in Utah women. One out of 10 American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer incidence increases in-creases with age, rising sharply after age-40. Two-thirds of all breast cancers occur in women over 50 years old. In Utah in 1988, 747 women were diagnosed with breast cancer and 177 women died of breast cancer. If detected early, breast cancer can often be treated effectively with surgery that preserves the breast. In addition to establishing a central cen-tral mammography patient registry and securing quality assurance in the screening and reading of mammograms, mam-mograms, the donation funds mammograms mam-mograms for 600 of Utah's low-income low-income women during the coming year. But, without a comprehensive program pro-gram to inform women of their responsibility in early detection of breast cancer, much of the task force's efforts will be wasted. They feel that a thorough public care standards defined bv state licensing and registration agencies and who have demonstrated a commitment com-mitment to reach beyond the minimum requirements. The accreditation ac-creditation process involves two days of observation and evaluation by two validators, a self-evaluation profile, surveys completed by the daycare parents, and a written report. The accreditation process assesses seven areas of child care; indoor safety, health, nutrition, in- The National Cancer Institute estimates that breast cancer deaths would be reduced by one-third one-third if current guidelines for mammography were followed. Only 21 percent of Utah women in 1987 reported that they had ever had a mammogram, a safe procedure that can reveal small breast cancers up to two years before they can be felt. Every woman is at risk for breast cancer. The risk increases with age, so every woman should do monthly self-examinations, have a yearly breast exam by a physician after age 40, and a mammogram every one to two years. After age 50, every woman should have a mammogram annually. awareness campaign.including integrated in-tegrated support from the medical community in recommending early detection, and a coordinated effort by community groups, businesses, facilities and all segments of society in promoting programs will be effective. effec-tive. The UBCTF wants to mobilize women to be aware of what can be done to protect themselves against breast cancer. Early detection can prevent unnecessary death of Utah women. teracting, indoor play environment, outdoor play environment, and professional pro-fessional responsibility. Karen has been a state licensed family daycare provider in Park City Ci-ty for the past five years. She has received much of her training through children's first, a child care resource center in Salt Lake City. Anyone interested in the NAFDC accreditation ac-creditation program should contact Karen at 649-9678. Stargazers view galaxies This summer Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is giving stargazers of all ages the unique opportunity to view galaxies and constellations from majestic Hidden Peak. The Stargazer event will be held on five different occasions throughout the summer: Aug 18, 25 and also on Sept. 1,8 and 15. The Stargazer will consist of an indoor in-door lecture session given by NASA "Teacher in Space" recipient John Barainca from 8-8:45 p.m. in the Cottonwood Cot-tonwood Room (2nd level, Snowbird Center) on each occasion. The themes for the lectures are as follows : Aug. 18 Stars and the Nature of Space Aug. 25 A study of the Planets Sept. 1 The moons of our Universe Sept. 8 Nebular and Galaxies Sept. 15 Stellar Evolution After the lectures, participants will move outdoors from 9-10 p.m. to check the view of space from atop 11,000 foot Hidden Peak through a telescope. Because the distance from city lights and the thin atmosphere at-mosphere at 11,000 feet, binoculars will allow participants a breathtaking breathtak-ing view not possible at lower elevations. eleva-tions. The public is welcome at a cost of $8 for adults and $4 for children. Prices include the tram ride to Hid-den Hid-den Peak. Bring your own binoculars and since the event is outdoors out-doors please dress warmly to fully enjoy this unique experience. . Carwash is fundraiser for Patrick The LDS youth of the Snyderville Basin area are sponsoring fundrais-ing fundrais-ing activities for Patrick Hannaford. The fundraiser will be Tuesday August 14 from 6-8 p.m. Fresh pizza and pies will be on sale. Activities will include a window washing service ser-vice and a car wash. The car wash will be located at the LDS church house on Monitor and Lucky John Drive. All proceeds will go to the Patrick Hannaford fund at the Silver King Bank. Don't take chances. |