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Show 2 1 UK AI M,NATIMKS,US1 1 h May 17, 2007 KKARNS POSI , aeaa May is Motorcycle Safety i I Awareness Month in Utahj j Motorcyclists and motorists should share the road respectfully The weather is wanning up, and more motorcyclists are out sharing the road with motorists, increasing the risk collifor motorcycle-ca- r sions. he most recent data from the Utah Department of Public Safety show there were 971 motorcycle crashes in Utah in 2005 and nearly all of the Clashes resulted in injury or death - 25 people died and 829 people were injured. Thats why local motorcycle injury attorney George T. Tait, JD, RN, is sending out a message to all - to respectfully share the road and avoid the tragedy crashes. of motorcycle-aut- o to National the According Traffic Highway Safety Administration, motorcyclists are sixteen times more likely to be killed in a crash than motorists and more than of fatal motorcycle crashes involve a motorcycle and another vehicle. The reasons attributed are that the motorist just doesnt see the oncoming motorcycle at all or does not see it in time to avoid a crash. Data from the Utah Department of Public Safety I Fewer Utah teens getting pregnant State moving closer to 2015 goal Utahs teen pregnancy rate fell more than 3.5 percent from 2003 to 2005. In 2003, nearly 40 of every 1,000 9 became girls ages In numthe 2005, pregnant. ber dropped to 38 per 1,000. In 2005, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) set an ambitious goal to cut the states teen pregnancy rate (which includes live births, fetal deaths and abortions) by 20 percent by the year 2015 (baseline year 2003). If the goal is met, it would bring the rate to 32 births per 15-1- 1,000. There is more good news. Teen pregnancy rates have fallen more than 20 percent in Utah and the U.S. over the last decade. At 38 per 1,000, Utahs rate is well below the national rate of 75 per 1,000. these declines, Despite American teens still have more babies per capita than any other industrialized nation. Also, even though Utahs overall rate is below the national rate, there are several areas in Utah, including Downtown Rose Park, Ogden, Glendale, and South Salt Lake, where birth rates (live births only) are alarmingly high, exceeding even rates. UDOH national Adolescent Health Coordinator Jennifer Mayfield says, Even though certain communities are above the national rate, they have made reductions in teen births from even just a year ago. Mayfield adds, The fact that fewer girls are getting pregnant is encouraging and indicates that state and local prevention efforts are working. When broken down by race and ethnicity, the highest birth rates continue to occur among Hispanic Latina girls between the Birth rates ages of 15-1- 9. among this group did not change significantly from 2003 to 2005. The UDOH and its partners are working on a plan to stop so many young girls from getting pregnant. The department is helping to educate teens and parents by directing federal funds for Utah the Abstinence Education Program to seven community-base- d programs, including Colors of Success, the Community Building Community Initiative of Midvale City, Pregnancy Resource Center of Salt Lake, Worldwide Organization for Women and three local health departments. The Utah Adolescent Health Network, a coalition of individuals and community groups, has developed a plan to get education and resources to teens and families. A critical part of the plan will be to help parents help their, teens delay sexual activity. Research has shown that parents play a key role in pregnancy prevention. And teens who say they relationhave ships with their parents are more likely to make responsible choices. In addition, the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy has declared May as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. The campaign has developed a quiz for e teens that presents scenarios involving risky situations and asks them to choose a course of action. Youth can find the quiz at high-quali- ty real-lif- http:www.teenpregnancy.o rg. To learn more about teen two-thir- ef- pregnancy prevention ov http:www.teenpregnancy.o rgresourcesreadingtipsdef ault.asp. Tips for parents The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy offers tips for parents to help stop the cycle of babies having babies. 1) Talk with children early and often about issues regarding teen sex and pregnancy. 2) Show them options for the future that are more attractive than early pregnancy and parenthood. 3) Know your childrens friends and their families. 4) Let your children know that you value education very highly. sigj-na- ! the largest percentage of fatalities occurs in rural suggests: areas (56.0). Motorists Spending a little more to should be more wary of get adequate motorcycle motorcycles from noon to 5 insurance. Getting a proper license p.m. when the majority of from the Department of accidents happen. Motor vehicles, even for May is national Motorscooters. cycle Safety Awareness month and a good time to Taking a Motorcycle Rider Education Course. Go remind motorists and motorcyclists alike that using to www.utahridered.com. common courtesy and comWearing protective gear mon sense rules of the road including a helmet. Not mixing drinking and can significantly reduce the and of driving. injury possibility Ive worked for many death, said Tait, a registered nurse and motorcy- years as a nurse and Ive seen clist. some pretty bad motorcycle In order to avoid motorcycleinjuries, said Tait. -car A bad injury can be devascollisions on the Tait these road, tating to a person physically, suggests for measures emotionally and financially, safety and an accident affects entire motorists: Motorcycles are vehicles families. I hope motorists and too. Give them a full lane in motorcyclists will drive safetraffic. ly and watch out for each Watch for motorcycles other this spring and sum- on the road, particularly at - Landmark Look-se- e forts in Utah, contact Jennifer Mayfield at or by calling More tips and information can be found at show the majority of motorcycle crashes occur May through September. Friday was the biggest day of the week for motorcycle crashes and fatalities in 2005. More motorcycle crashes occur in urban settings (63.1), but and when youre changing lanes. Use l your mirrors and always turns. j your Debris and potholes are danger to motorcyclists. Givp them plenty of room just iii case they have to maneuver I around them. Don't follow motorcyt clists too closely. Tait says motorcyclists need to do their part too. He intersections by KORI ANN JELLINICH Magna Times Lets review last weeks clue. This local business is located in West Valley City he street from across Harmons Grocery Store on 3500 South and 3944 West. The building has housed a furniture store, a gym, and most recently the Salvation Army Store pictured here. The original building was erected to house which bygone grocery chain? The answer is Alpha Bela! Congratulations to Tracy Atkinson. Tracy guessed correctly and was lucky enough to have her name drawn. In its heyday, Alpha Beta was considered the latest and greatest in modern gro- cery stoics. They wooed baggers, such as my young husband, away from the competition (Harmons) across the street. He was asked to recruit friends strong, young men - to fill the bagger positions. My husband declared it one of the most fun jobs he has ever had. You may remember their -- unusual shopping carts. The basket sat up high level with the handles. Only 12 inches deep, the basket portion didnt hold many groceries but the bottom was deep for stackable food stuffs. The bottom was also an ideal spot for children to sit while Mom shopped. How about this weeks picture? It is located in West Valley City. Do you recog The biblical omer is a unit of measure just under four liters. PLEASE BEAD HERE nize it? Take your time. Look. See? J Magna Times -- USPS 325-58- vs 0 Second class postage paid at Magna, Utah 84044 8980 West 2700 South Magna, Utah 84044 J. 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