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Show CLIPPER TODAY B6 Drive safely this holiday season is a time when main and head to grandcar the pack up mother's house, or. at least to be with family and fnends Driving safely and taking proper precautions, howexer. could mean the difference between a happ or unhap- - f py holiday Last ear sex en Utahns the lnes their lost during FRIDAY Thanksgiving Weekend and the Utah that fne Safety Council estimates people could die in traffic crashes o er this Thanksgiving Holiday Nationally, the National Safety Council predicts that 500 people wall Thanksgiing NOVEMBER 19,1999 EVENING motor-vehicl- e crashes ov er the TIG" day holiday, which officially begins at 6 . p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 24 and ends at 11.59 p.m. Sunday. Nov 28 To help keep motorists safe this S3 espn holiday weekend and throughout the J3. wmter. the Utah Safety Council offers these traveling and winter driving tips. Always wear your safety belt y or . Whether the trip is just across town for holiday shopping. remember that all passengers must be buckled up. Children must be in the back seat properly secured m safety restraints. Even children large enough to fit properly in a regular seat belt are safer m the back seat. Slow down and drive the speed limit. Speedmg continues to be the number one contributing factor m fatal crashes. Don't let drinking and driving, wreck your holiday celebration. Ev en . moderate consumption of alcohol ' impairs the dnv er's ability to make the Never road. on decisions the proper dnnkand then dnv e in cross-countr- ' Respect other travelers keeping a merging correctly and using turn by sig- nals. Plan ahead Have vour vehicle travel time, bnng games and toys to keep children entertained. During bad weather, slow down and increase your following distance Brush all the snow off your windshield, windows, mirrors, roof, hood, trunk, and headlights so that you can have clear vision at all times. Minimize gear shifting to pre- WEDNESDAY EVENING vent skidding, accelerate gradually and brake gently by pumping your I brakes. If you have '"ABS brakes DONT pump brakes, but maintam a constant pressure on the brake pedal If your car does skid, steer in the same direction that the rear is sliding, being careful not to over correct Have an emergency kit in your car at all times m case of an emergency. An ideal kit contains a flashlight, blanket, warning flares, scraper with brush, tow chain, jumper cables, shovel, candle, matches and lastly, SATURDAY EVENING sand or two carpet remnants which 6:00 6:30 7:00 can be useful if you become stuck Do not let your gas level drop below half a tank. Get plenty of rest before traveldistances and remember to long ing take stretching breaks. Never drive when sleepy pull over and take a ' quick nap if necessary or rotate dn- - NOVEMBER 24, 1999 NOVEMBER 20,1999 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 vers. Thanksgiv ing is a time to relax and enjoy being with your family Don't let your holiday be interrupted by tragedy For a free Winter Dnv mg. Checklist, call the Utah Safety Council at Ext 303 Clearfield finance chief 0 WTBS 1(6 05)i hook (1991 ) Robin Williams Dustin Hoffman 9 OS) Arachnophoba (1990) Jeff Daniels SUNDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 21,1999 gets honors for reporting - CLEARFIELD The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Clearfield City Finance Director Debbie M. Cardenas, and to the department The Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada (GPOA) presented the award recently for the city's comprehensive annual financial report. The certificate is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government entity and its management. The financial report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet program standards including demonstrating a constructive spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. it Hie GFOA is a professional association serving approximately 13,500 government finance non-prof- professionals with offices m Chicago and Washington. D C Clearfield is one of a handful of Davis County cities to receive the award. ) Father of tr e 6 rtcte (1 55) 'Edward Scissorhands" ) Honey I Shrunk the Kids" poor c |