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Show School Schools Open-Driv- e CareSchools Open-Driv- e fully is an annual campaign sponsored by the American Automobile Association, says Rolayne Fairclough, AAA spokeswoman. AAAUtahs September campaign seeks to reduce serious traffic, hazards faced hv srhnnl .. Wron SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 1998 Carefully Look for clues children may be in the area. For example, look for safety patrols, crossing guards, bikes, school buses and school zone signs. Use extra caution when driving in bad weather or when the sun on the horizon obscures vi- - iJ Olid tO remind j motorists to drive cau- S1UI1. tiously and to be aware of the increased number of children in the traffic mix. Children between the ages of 5 to 15 years represent just 15 percent of the population in the United States but in 1996, 29 percent of the people killed or injured in pedestrian traffic col- -, lisions in the Untied States were in this age group. In 1996 in Utah, six children were killed and 364 injured in pedestrian traffic collisions and two children were killed and 375 injured in bicycle traffic collisions. ing, be certain to clean car windows and mirrors. Always obey traffic signs and symbols. Drive with extra caution near school bus sites and come to a stop when children are boarding or exiting a school bus. AAA offers two childrens traffic safety programs at no charge to parents and teachers: The Otto Club Web site v VAAAAVI1 CIA Ifyou drive in the early morn- 12 What Vnalres a good Gtudorit? i Often; good students are thoughtful Theres just a general sensitivity and kindness theyVe picked up from their ;;r parents developed a love, whether it; be hiking, or animals or music, that helps give them a strong center. It makes for happier kids, and 1 ) think theyVepicked it up from their yv v parents. u, Humor hasto be mthe f&m-- ' ily to help people tlurough the times when things maynot be going well. Standout parents ; -- know how to differentiate between what Is serious and, whatijust happens. Y J ;; Y7 dewas (www.ottoclub.org) Teaching kids personal re-- , exsigned by AAA traffic safety sensibility is probably the Japanese teacher Noriko Takagi presents KHSmath teacher Rod Quamberg Children and learn most important thing parents with an abacus to use in his classes. She also play perts. gave the school 20. smaller can do.Ifthey teach their child student abacuses. Photo by Carol Sullivan important safety lessons preto be responsible, the child Students, especially young sented in a creative and compelstudents often lack experience ling way. has a very good chance of bein dealing with traffic. MotorThe Safest Route to School Yl Y Y ing successful in li ists can help reduce risks to chil- program helps children learn the to LisWning your child is dren by following these sugges- best route to school. the key. Often parents who tions: dont listen well arent aware Slow down around schools Yi that theydont - Y and residential areas. teach the use of the abacus be- i Good parents allow each of By Carol Sullivan limit the I am very happy, commented cause it is good for the brain. Remember, their children to excel in his or speed in school zones is 20 mph. The Friendship and Cultural Her own Noriko Takagi, after her sue- Watch out for children! They ; Ah effective parent is not cessful lesson on how to use the Exchange Society (F.A.C.E.S.) afraid to call the shots. Somb abacus in Mf.Quarpbergs math ghosted1" 12 students and four; may be running or simply be distracted and forget to look out parents give in again and class. MrsV Takagi, a math ' adults from Tarui, Japan, for for vehicles. again and lose their potency teacher, brought a complete the second annual cultural exRealize children can be with their kidsYY l':c classroom set for her lesson and change. Different this year was Effective parents help their then donated them to the high the planned question and children knowwKeri to learn Kanab High students, swer session for students on each aided byJapanese students, soon side to better understand the and when to play. Y'YY discovered that using the aba- - culture of the other, Source: The i Seattle Times, cus is Mr. Nakamura, a member of really not that hard. Al- Seattle from, interviews with the now the Japanese use Society to Foster Friendship areatmehefsZ'ii " Y YY though modem calculators, they still between Tarui and Kanab, presented gifts to the City of Kanab and Kane County. Two beautiful pictures and a leather bound set of the history of Tarui will be A. Preliminary Findings on At Valley High School Media on display in the new library. PERSONALIZED & COMFORTABLE Center on Wednesday, Septem- - VHS Four-Da- y Week Study Governor Michael Leavitt met her 9, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. from Tarui, and with members Educators Mutual Providers for: PEHP , the delegation from Kanab on I. Welcome Blue Cross Blue Shield Delta i their first day in Utah at the II. Approval of Minutes state capitol. He told all of them III. Financial Items how very fond he was of the Gifu A. Check Registers Prefecture where Tarui is located. B. Expenditure Report The very tired group returned IV. Information to Japan after experiencing Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, camping, horseback riding and most important Office What is an abacus? KHS students learn 71. an-scho- ol. . i Kane County Dental Group Kane School District Board Agenda QxfpGSUs Kanab Eye Clinic hours: insMs-- i C?fMHD Open every Tuesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call today for an appointment 644-571- 7 iltuatm- Dr. Larry Staples DDS Dr. Robert Gibson DDS Dr. Gregory Dumitru DDS Nileen Whitlock RDH (435)644-418- 355 1 N. Main or Street Kanab - Back to School Special Selected Frame and Single Vision Lenses for Children 18 & Under - $88.95 Not to be used with insurance discounts. We accept IHC, BCBS, Medicade, EdMutual, DMBA and PEHP. The office is located at 76 East 100 South, adjoining Dr. Schmutz office. Dr. Phillip Andrus, Optometrist Y Special Offer expires 121598 homestay with families in Kanab. FACES would like to thank Grand Canyon Expeditions for the use of tents and sleeping bags. Thanks also to the KOA for the horseback rides, the Roger Goulding family for the Dutch oven cookout and McDonalds for their support. We really appreciate the support of our community. We also want to thank all of the host families. They made the experience one, their exchange students will always remember. . . ! |