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Show Wednesday, August 15, 2001 Page 4 Times Newspaper Pedestrian safety Pedestrian fatalities are a leading cause of death in children chil-dren under the age of 20 In WW.), 34 pedestrians were killed in Utah Nationally, automobiles killed an estimated estimat-ed 5,800 pedestrians and caused 95,000 to suffer nonfatal nonfa-tal injuries. About half of these deaths and injuries occurred when pedestrians crossed or entered streets. Almost one-third one-third of the victims were children chil-dren under the age of 15, yet they represent oniy about 15 percent of the U.S. population. The Utah Safety Council offers the following walking safety tips: It is critical to teach children chil-dren to look left-right-left before crossing streets. Cross only at designated crossings ' Kntermg traffic mid-block or from parked cars is danger Oils ' 'leach children never to dart into traffic. The physical environment often determines how much and how safely residents can and v. ill walk. In research com paring communities with few sidewalks to traditional communities com-munities with plentiful sidewalks side-walks and inviting downtown commercial areas, it was found there were three times as many pedestrian trips in the communities designed with pedestrians in mind "Everyone benefits from walking, but it needs to be safe and easy," said Utah Safety Council President, Robert I'arenti. The National Safety Council and the Partnership for a VValkable America have issued a pedestrian safety checklist that can be found at http www use orgwalkwkche ck htm for additional information on pedestrian safety, contact the Utah Safety Council at (K01 1 2i2 f, 100 or IH00) 9.'i:i 5!M'I or visit www use stat ut us. Orem Fitness Center The Orem Fitness Center ull be closed for maintenance beginning Monday, August 2H h and will reopen two weeks later on Tuesday, September 1th at (:00 a.m. The maintenance shutdown enables the staff to complete necessary maintenance proce n 1pMi mctMw 'Dealex Since 1959 30 Minutas service or we pay for your timet llll ! 558 1 3 65. 80RI3 75'80Ri3 Si 80R1 3 PESFOKMANCE RA9IAL 3ryyr jfsms u: 1 .t hi j V$sJr ' Orem-S35 So. 6-J ieoo tB L4i... . Children flying solo require extra caution Flying the friendly skies can often be a rewarding experience experi-ence for kids, but missing a connecting flight or e nding up at the rong destination can be very traumatic Recent episodes over the past month, of temporarily misplaced children chil-dren who were flying alone, should raise red Hags for all parents, warns AAA Utah "We all want children to experience the joys of flying and traveling, but when their safety is compromised it becomes a major concern," said AAA spokeswoman Rolayne Fairc lough In general, airlines allow children ages 5 7 to fly alone on nonstop or direct flights and those H or older to make connections, con-nections, escorted by an airline employee Most airlines charge one way lees of at least $'50 for t his .service Over the past four weeks, however, there have been four instances where children who were flying alone ended up at the wrong destination or were temporarily misplaced. A the largest leisure travel organization in the country, AAA offers advice for parents of children who will be flying alone ' Discuss special needs with the travel agent or airline ahead of time. Be sure the agent knows your child is flying alone. When checking in, you will Cholesterol screenings Cholesterol screenings are available the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Orem Community Hospital, .'!.'! 1 N. i'w if. I lit iiiwu.-tiiiwi n. i 1 1 - nigs are $5 and are held in the hospital's Kducation Center from 10 until noon. For information, infor-mation, call 22MOH0 summer shutdown dures that are difficult to accomplish during operating hours. After a year's time of heavy use, the cleaning , repairing, repair-ing, and replacement of needed equipment is welcomed, dome in and take a look on September 4th. HI 100 Satisfaction, or your money back within 90 days STEEL Mi n57DRI3 PI8570RI3 PI8575RI4 l9575ltl4 P20575-714 an JftrR $65 3U10.SOR1S 167 in:575Rf6 UT UMMMft UT tn57 . . . " J76 JV7Wf5 Emissions & Inspeetloiii MOST VEHICLES tmnwm State 224-1844 g no carry outs on sale tires $2300 6500 mm need to complete the airline's "unaccompanied minor" form, show your ID and tell the attendant who will be picking up your child. Check with the airline to determine how it will identify your child as a solo flyer, such as with a special pin. If your child will be changing chang-ing planes, avoid late afternoon or evening flights. The chance of a flight delay becomes greater as the day progresses. Check with the airline to see if it will allow you to escort your child onto the plan before the flight. This will allow you to meet the people seated nearby, and point out the lavatories. Arrive at the airport at least one hour before departure and at least two hours before an international flight. Provide your child with a prepaid calling card or cell phone, and instructions on where to reach you, if there is a delay. Have the child practice making calls with the phone card and cell phone. Have your child carry all needed information in a safe place: name, address, phone numbers, a contact person, pickup instructions and all flight information. Don't leave for home until the plane takes off in case the flight is delayed and passengers passen-gers are asked to leave the plane. Alpine District offers programs for disabled DfirSODS The Alpine School District Department of Special Education is attempting to contact con-tact all persons with disabilities disabili-ties between the ages of three and twenty-one in compliance with the Federal law which mandates the provision of free educational programs for such persons. If you know of any student whom you feel might qualify for these services, please contact con-tact the principal of your school or the special education office of Alpine School District. The phone numbers are 756-8410 or 756-8461 According to the Utah Association of REALTORS (UAR), single-family home sales in the state increased an average of nearly seven percent during the second quarter of 2001 in comparison to the same period last year. Comparing the second quarter 2001 sales to those of the first quarter 2001, there has been an increase of 32 percent statewide. The average sales price for a home in Utah was $155,731, excluding statistics . from Park-City, Park-City, which tend to. inflate the average. This figure is down slightly from $156,452, the average sale price of a home in the second quarter of 2000. "Across the nation, the housing hous-ing affordability index is higher now than what it was at this time last year," said Sam Sampson, president of the UAR, "families earning a median-income, which is estimated at $52,675, are able to purchase a home at or above the median price in most instances." Based on sales reported by each board's Multiple Listing Service (MLS) only four of the 14 boards indicated a decrease in home sales. The remaining boards experienced an increase in sales. In Northern Utah, the BrighamTremonton Board reported a 14 percent increase in home sales, with a five percent per-cent drop in the average sales price compared to the second mm saOes irsDian sa for scMdi paiir&8ir 2W1 si a .S SI? ? VY srs, ' m - : . AT ; wl J ' Starring in "Music Man" at the Villa are (left to rlght)E. Scott Wells as Harold Hill, Emily Thomas as Marian Paroo, Becky Phelan as Amarylls and Dustln Harward as Winthrop Paroo. Music Man at the Villa That lovable fast-talking con-artist Harold Hill is now showing up at the Villa, 254 S. Main in Springville. Meredith Wilson's award-winning musi-cal,Ausc musi-cal,Ausc Man will begin August 17 and play Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. until September 24. Though he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef, Harold manages to get the whole town of River City, Iowa, excited about forming a boy's band. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, librari-an, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain National Park programs continue Timpanogos Cave National Monument, in partnership with the Uinta National Forest, offers three free evening programs pro-grams in American Fork Canyon. Visitors of all ages can experience the canyon, caves, and wildlife through interesting interest-ing and unique ranger led programs pro-grams each Friday at the monument's mon-ument's Visitor Center in AF Canyon, Saturday at Granite Flat Campground, and Monday at the Theater in the Pines amphitheater near Timpanogos Campground. Programs are held from 7-8 PM. A $3 entrance fee is required to get into the canyon. Those attending attend-ing Granite Flat will need to bring a chair, and all visitors quarter . of 2000. The CacheRich Association experienced experi-enced a five percent drop in sales, with a two percent increase in the average sales price, which was $130,477. The Greater Ogden Association showed a six percent per-cent increase in home sales and a 30 percent sales gain in condominium con-dominium sales. The average price of a home -in the Ogden-area Ogden-area remained steady at $138,242. Condominium prices also, remained solid with an average price of $102,321. " The Tooele County Board experienced a 77 percent increase in the number of sales from the second quarter of 2001 versus the second quarter of 2000. The average price of a home rose from $116,789 to $129,865. The Wasatch County Board also experienced a significant signif-icant boost in sales, with a 150 percent increase, and an average aver-age sales price of $210,694. The Salt Lake Board reported report-ed a three percent increase" in the number of home sales and an 11 percent increase in the number of condominium sales. Prices remained stable, with the average price of a home in the Salt Lake Area at $182,612 and the average price of a condominium con-dominium at $123,866. According to figures released by the GrandSan Juan Association, home sales dropped 24 percent, while condominium con-dominium sales doubled, the 5, 'OS, call. Directed by Spanish Fork's well-known Anna Murdock, and produced by Mark and Anya Taggart, with assistant director Randy Seely, production produc-tion management by Wendi Keller, and the choreography by Cami Jensen and Laura Wells, the cast is supported by Roger Tuckett from Spanish Fork with the music, and David and Emily Thomas with music direction. Lori Nelson helped with the costumes, Amy Wesson with makeup. With almost seventy people in the cast led by the charming, capable performer Scott Wells, are encouraged to arrive early for good seating. For more information - (801) 756-5238. Fri., Aug. 17 at Timpanogos Cave Visitor Center. "Seeing the Light". As the light changes in American Fork CAnyon throughout the day and the seasons, capturing its splendor and beauty often may be difficult. diffi-cult. Park Ranger and photographer photog-rapher Brandon Kowallis will share some tips and techniques on how to use a camera, and nature's light, to preserve your memories of the canyon on film. Sat., Aug. 18 at Granite Flat Campground. "A Storytelling Tradition". Before television, there was the radio, and before that, depending on where you average wst of a home was $119,022, while condominium prices averaged $167,223. A nine percent drop in condominium condo-minium sales was reported by the Washington County Board, with the average price of a condominium con-dominium at $107,372. Home sales increased by six percent, with the average selling price of a home at $157,593. Both the Central Utah Board and the Utah County Association reported a drop in home sales. The Central Utah Board experienced a 22 percent drop in sales, and home prices dropped over three percent, from $92,278 to $89,155. In Utah County, there was a four percent drop in the number of homes sold in the second quarter quar-ter of 2001 as compared to the second quarter of 2000, with homes selling for an average price of $177,891. Although home sales were down, condominium condo-minium sales rose 50 percent in the area, with the average condominium con-dominium price reported at $114,440. Elsewhere in the state, the CarbonEmery Board reported a 45 percent increase in sales volume in the second quarter of 2001 versus sales in the second quarter of 2000. The average price of a home was $98,632, an increase of 16 percent over second sec-ond quarter 2000 statistics. The Iron County Board reported a 30 percent sales increase, and the Uintah Basin Board saw a Q f) iNftl "V f the cast includes Emily Thomas as Marian the Librarian and Merrill Chipman as the jonductor, Joe Osborne as Mayor Shinn, Ben Jacobson, Max Cropper, Chris Harward, Dave Thomas, Rick Henage, Seth Hansen, John Hadlock. Michelle Whitney is cast as Mrs. Paroo. Many other men, women and children are joining in the chorus for a fabulous community effort. Call 489-3088. 489-3088. Ticket prices are $7, $8 and $9. For further information, contact con-tact Wendi Keller at 372-1886 or 489-3088. were, there may have been a campfire. Rather than sit around and view or listen to stories, people used to tell them, and stories were as much a part of life as modern forms of entertainment are today. Join Ranger Don Bastion as he relives this tradition and shares its importance with visitors. vis-itors. Mon., Aug. 20 at Theater in the Pines. "Walking Towards Stewart Falls". Join seasoned Ranger Nancy Thoreson for a walk towards Stewart Falls. Experience the splendor of this popular hiking trail as you learn about the human and natural history of the area. 28 percent increase in sales and a three percent increase in the average price of a home. The Park City Board experienced experi-enced a 14 12 percent increase in the number of home sales in the second quarter of 2001 as compared to the same period last year, and a 29 percent increase in the number of condominium con-dominium sales. The average price of a home in Park City was $508,300, which is seven percent less than what the average price of a home in the second quarter of 2000 was. The average price of a condominium condo-minium in Park City was $306,600, which represents a 23 percent decrease from the average price last year at this time, which was $399,500. Comparing overall second quarter statistics of 2001 to those of the first quarter of 2001, the average price of a home dropped from $168,005 to $166,571, a difference of almost one percent. "While home prices are on the rise throughout the nation, housing affordability in Utah has remained constant," said Sampson, "we expect our stable market to continue in the months ahead." The Utah Association' of REALTORS serves as "The Voice for Real Estate in Utah," representing more than 7,800 members involved in all aspects of the real estate industry. I i jEisvWifc. m fc., h1 it i tin Ami (to, ifc rw.M |