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Show I hr I jkc Infiiinr, Dt , Wt'din-Ml.n- i NY I'M) mbt-- I Editorial Stoves Warmth Not Worth Pollution Decent problems in southern Idaho provide a graphic example of why ftahns should take seriously the state Department of Health's request for voluntary restraints on use of wood stoves and fireplaces during winter temperature inversions air-qualit- y Stagnant air conditions in Idaho's Treasure Valley caused pollutants to accumulate to levels that state offi- cials described as very James Boylan. meteorologist for the Idaho Air Quality Bureau, estimated that 95 percent of the pollution problem was attributable to smoke from stoves and fireplaces. Stagnant air and prob wood-burnin- g reason for the Another lems with wood smoke also occur in Utah, although the problem here has not yet become as serious as Idaho's Indeed, the same meteorological conditions that lead to the problems in the Treasure Valley led to stagnant air, fog and a potential pollution problem in virtually all the valleys of northern Utah Despite the stagnant air in Utah, pollution levels along the Wasatch Front have been relatively low so far this winter. This may be due, in part, to the dense fog which seems to cleanse the air of many of the dangerous particles. If it werent for the fog, its likely the air quality would be much worse during low pollution relatively lev- els may be the public's compliance with the state's re- for quest a voluntary reduction in the amount of wood burning. Gauging the level of compliance and effects of the request is extremely difficult. For voluntary restrictions on anything to be successful, the public needs to understand the reasons for the request and the consequences of their decisions. The situation in Idaho provides a good example of what can happen if Utahns aren't persuaded to make responsi- air-quali- ble decisions. The choice is simple: Forgo several nights of warmth from a fire or breathe air. the recent temperature inversions, unhealthful dirty, Making Left Turn? Know the Law, Be Courteous female springer Sally is an spaniel with a pleasant temperament. d This pet would make a good gift for the right family. She is available at sad-eye- Salt Lake County Animal Services, 511 VV. 3900 South. The shelter will be closed on Christmas. Animal Services is a division of the Department of Human Services. This Weeks Calendar Wednesday, Dec. 25 All libraries Libraries Closed will be closed for Christmas today The planeHansen Planetarium tarium will be closed all day today Located at 15 S. State St., the planetarium is featuring Star of Wonder" Monday through Saturday, at 8 15 p m and Saturday and Sunday at 3 15 p.m "A Comet Called Halley." will be shown Monday through Saturday at 4.30 4 30 pm. and Sundays at 2 and pm. Childrens shows are pre- and 7 sented Saturdays at a m. and m. Admission is $3 for adults. $2 50 for students.and senior citizens and $2 for children under 12. Admission to Saturday childrens shows are $1.50 for 1 1 Rose Park Library. 1185 W 1000 North at 2 p m. At 2 p.m at the Sprague Library, 2131 S 1100 East. "And Now Miguel" will be featured Free Main Readers Advisory Service Library, 209 E 500 South Librarians will be on hand during regular library hours to make individual recommendations based on reading tastes Call the fiction department of the library for more information Sunday, Dec. 29 2 p adults and $1 for children under 12 "Call the planetarium for further in- formation. A calligraCalligraphy Exhibit phy exhibit will be on display through December during regular library hours at the Whitmore Library, 2197 E. 7000 South. Thursday, Dec. 26 Preschool Story Time for children ages 3 to 5 at the Rose Park Library, 1185 W. 1000 North. Every Thursday ( at 10 30 am, free. Also held at Salt Lake City Public Library, 209 E. 500 South, every Thursday at 10 am. free. Friday, Dec. 27 And Now MHoliday Films iguel" will be shown at 2 p m. today at the Rose Park Library. 1185 W. 1000 North. Island of the Blue Dolphins" will be shown at the Sprague Library. 2131 S 1100 East at 2 p m. Free. Art Exhibit "Useful Objects Works by Tom Tessman," will be on display through December in the Atrium Gallery of the Salt Lake City Library, 209 E. 500 South. Free. Friday Film Series, The Films of June Allyson. This week. "The Opposite Sex" will be shown in third floor Lecture Hall, Salt Lake City Public Library, 209 E. 500 South. Show times are 2 and 7pm Tickets are 25 for the 2pm show and 50 cents for the 7 p m show. Ballroom Dancing sponsored by the Friendly Club, is held every Frie day night at the Northwest Center. 1300 W. 300 North Admission is $2 per person for memLabers. and $2 50 for dies are required to wear dresses Multi-Purpos- Saturday, Dec. 28 Island of the Holiday Films Blue Dolphins" will be shown at the The Salt Library Open Sundays Lake City Library, 209 E 500 South, is now open Sundays from to 5 p m 1 Monday, Dec. 30 Preschool Registration Deadline Today is the registration deadline for January Preschool Storytime Senes. at the Salt Lake City Library, 209 E, 500 South Story time is held Mondays at 2 p m and Thursdays at 10 am Free. "And Now Miguel" Holiday Film will be shown at 10 30 am. at the Chapman Library. 577 S 900 West. Free. Free physical Physical Exams exams will be provided for senior citizens at the Senior Citizens High Rise, 1992 S 200 E. every Monday through Dec. 30 from 8am to 5 p m Call Salt Lake County Human Services. Health Screening Services for an appointment Free Learn to Toastmasters Group improve speaking skills by attending a meeting at Sugar Street Restaurant. 282 W. 7200 South, at 7 p m Preschool Story Time is held at 2 p m. at the Main Library, 209 E. 500 South. Stories lor children every Monday Also held at the Chapman Branch Library. 577 S 900 West at 10 30 a m Free Tuesday, Dec. 31 tensive Care Unit raised more than $3,000 for a support group for parents of critically ill infants About 500 people attended the Nov. 26 Holiday Hair and Fashion Flair at r for Westin Hotel Utah, a the U. Health Science Center's Parent to Parent program The event featured a presentation on hair care and a fashion show by Nordstrom Two graduates of the U of U ns models in the show acted nursery fund-raise- The support group, founded In 1975, t low. the driver of Under Section vehicle making a left turn shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close to the turning vehicle that an immediate hazard is constituted Thus, by law, he must wait until it is safe to turn. If traffic continues to use 3 The Childrens Museum of Utah, 840 N 300 West, will sponsor eight new exhibits on light and optics in the biggest new exhibit in January the history of the museum, an official - said. The exhibits begin on Jan 10. at 7 p m Cost for the exhibit is $1 per person and the exhibit hours are 2 to 5 p m Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 am. to 5 pm. on Saturdays Tuesday to Friday mornings are reserved for school tours The exhibit will include. Look into Infinity," shows reflections and reflections of reflections, forming a tunnel stretching off into the distance Magic Wand." The visitor waves the magic wand" rapidly up and down in an apparently dark area. A picture of a Utah landmark magically appears where the wand is waved This exhibit shows the persistence of vision in the eyebrain of the visitor. "Touch the Spring" shows the visitor a convincing real image of a spring that can be seen but not touched. If a small flashlight shines on the image, it forms highlights and shadows just as a real object would. Colored Shadows" demonstrates that white light can be formed from a mixture of red. blue and green. Most people are aware of this to some degree (look closely at a color TV screen), but it is very beautiful to see such a large, clear example. The adding together of colored light is a pleasant surprise because it produces results very different from the mixing of pigments. Yellow light, for instance, is made by adding red and green. "3-Shadows Based on a principle which was used to make the first movies. All the objects between two projectors and the screen are reproduced as shadows floating in space between the viewer and the screen. When people move around in the space between the projectors and the screen, they create shadows with surprising size and depth. THE FOLLOW a the yellow he is obligated to use the red Traffic that is given the green light to proceed while a vehicle is lawfully in the intersection must yield to that vehicle The word lawfully continues to creep into the law A vehicle is lawfully in an intersection if it entered the intersection legally If the inter- - B.mfl section is entered on a green or yellow light the vehicle is lawfully in the intersection. A vehicle cannot enter an intersection on a red light and be lawfully in an intersection, unless so ordered by a police officer directing traffic Until a greater number of turn arrows are placed at intersections we will continue to have problems Even with the turning arrows the intersections can be a frustration. A majority of the lights at intersections are controlled by sensors in the roadway If a vehicle does not pull close enough to the intersection, the sensor will not record its presence. If it proceeds past the sensors the same result will occur. The driver of a vehicle should position his vehicle so that the front of the vehicle is within one or two feet of the crosswalk strips. This position should place the wheels of the vehicle near the sensors. This type of positioning should result in a more m, mediate response on the part of Lie traffic light to the vehicles presence Traffic lights ai intersections were erected to provide a more efficient management of the traffic. We must obey the lights to allow the system to work S.L. Valley Groups Pitch In Christmas Encourages Acts of Kindness It would be impossible to recognize every act of generosity and kindness during the holidays, but such efforts reflect the concern and compassion shown for the less fortunate in a community. Recognized or not, people lend a hand to the less fortunate for many reasons. Satisfaction is gleaned from creating happiness, putting a smile on a child's face, or putting Christmas dinner on someone's table. Salt Lake Valley people spread Christmas cheer in many ways, but small and large all of their efforts contribute to a happier holiday season The Christmas project at Crossroads Urban Center will provide needful people a fruit basket and preparations for Christmas dinner. In addition, families were invited to pick gifts from a Santas Helper Store. Park Lane Elementary students brightened the spirits at St. Vincent de Paul's soup kitchen. A group of filled the hall with Christmas tunes and decorated the hall with Christmas cards made by their schoolmates. Similar projects came from other schools in the valley. Students at Union Middle School are providing Christmas to seven families in their d cabinet area by filling a with canned goods and gifts. The U S. Marine Corps Toys for fifth-grade- tree-shape- Tots program is providing a memorable Christmas morning to 800 families this year. In addition to toys and stocking stuffers, children were able to find clothing and shoes. KSL Radio established the Quarters for Christmas program and paid administrative fees so all donations to the program go to provide shoes for needy children. The Utah Chiropractic Association participated in Quarters for Christmas by donating 25 cents per patient visit and by matching patient donations The Salt Lake Jaycees donated turkeys, stuffing, yams, pudding mix, and soft drinks to Meals On Wheels, to provide Christmas dinner for the homebound. Employees of the Sheraton Triad Hotel and Towers fulfilled the Christmas wishes of 10 children in the Salt Lake County Shelter Care Program But were the needs of the downtrodden met this Christmas? Elaine Smart, director of the Voluntary Action Center, an arm of the Community Service Council, thinks so. Community involvement is as strong or stronger this year. This is a community that responds when a need is recognized. She said the number of corporate supporters has increased, too. Mrs. Smart said Blinder, Robinson and Company Inc., an investment banking firm, put together 350 boxes of Christmas dinner supplies turkey included The project is part of the Salt Lake Food Bank's Care and Share program. The food will be distributed families'and elderly to single-paren- t homebound individuals Optometry Academy Honors S.L. Doctor Salt Lake optometrist Dr. Jeffery Keller was recognized by the American Academy of Optometry this month He earned diplomate status in the cornea and contact-len- s specialty by completing detailed case reports and passing both written and oral examinations. As the first representative from Utah, Dr. Keller now becomes one of fewer than 200 optometrists in the United States to receive this honor. T. Dr Keller moved to Utah in 1978 and currently serves as president ol the Utah optometry association. In addition to this latest honor he is a member of the editorial review board of the journal of the American Association A graduate of the University of California at Berkley, Dr. Keller is the author of more than 15 papers on eye and vision care and an accomplished lecturer on the subject throughout the United States Opto-metri- SUN VACATION CONDOS New Years Eve Ball The Salt Lake Chapter of Parents Without Partners will sponsor dinner dance at the Chapter Hall. 50 E. 3750 South Dinner begins at 7 and dancing at 8 30 Porodiie won,, sunny days OCEANSIDE, CALIF. WEEK MONTH RATES 277-6- 1 17 571-249- 4 pm Scrabble Players Club - 6 30 p m.. every Tuesday at Mama Juliennes Pizza. 2194 W 3500 South Cost is $1. Round Dance Ballroom Classes for adults are held every Tuesday at 7 30 p m. at the Salt Lake City Recreation Center, 237 S. 1000 East. Partners re- quired Advance registration requested. Funds Will Aid Parents of Critically A fashion show featuring graduates of University Hospitals Newborn In- Optics Exhibit To Liven Kids Museum By Sgt Ken Bryant Utah Highway Patrol Last week Sgt Gary Whitney's article broached the subject of roadway generosity and the Christmas spirit He also touched upon courtesy at intersections and left turns Perhaps the most vocal complaints we receive from the public on a continual basis deals with left turns and the lack of courtesy at intersections. The majority of intersections in Utah do not have turn arrows. Drivers are expected to navigate the left turn on the green or after traffic stops on the yellow. In reality, drivers in many parts of the state end up making that left turn on a red This is a result of the driver who attempts to traverse an intersection on the yel- III Babies partially funded by the March of r Dimes. 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