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Show Eaffi K - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. January 6. 1998 The study also found that more than 40 percent of children ages fill have televisions in their bedroom to watch on their own. Nearly a quarter oftoddlers ages 5 also have their own TVs. Among the networks, CBSs Saturday morning ratings have dropped to the point where it has only the households tuned in this fall than it did two years ago. Ratings for Fox and WB are also down for the same period. ABCs Disney-oriente- d schedule is improving in the ratings. NBC programs specifically for teenagers on Saturday mornings. Nickelodeon is now the highest-rate- d childrens network, with the Cartoon Network also quickly gain- Kids are watching more TV than ever 2-- Associated Press one-quart- er said Steven Sternberg, senior partner at BJK&E. But there's so much Don't be deceived by those dwinmore kids programming on cable. ratings-child- ren watchare dling Boys watch an average of 53 ing more and more television. hours more per year that girls, the Children ages watch an avcompany found. erage of 312 12 hours of kids' proThe study also shows adults grams each year, the vast majority watch an average of 41 hours of on cable networks like Nickelodechildren's programming a year, alon, a new study of their viewing its tough to tell whether though habits revealed. for guilty pleasure or if it's Thats up from 295 12 hours the thats parents watching with their year before, said the report from just children. BJK&E Media Group of ManhatAlthough Saturday morning is tan, a media buying firm. The re- when most broadcast networks place port doesnt measure how much their childrens programming, its d television these chil- not when most kids watch. Children watch. dren are more likely to be watching It's easier to think that overall on weeknights and weekday kids viewing is going down because network ratings are going down, 2-- ing. The audience is likely to splinter even further next fall when the Fox Family Network begins airing childrens programming extensively, ' Sternberg said. adult-oriente- More children immunized by two A recent report from the State Department of Health shows 100 of children 5 months-of-ag- e in Manila, Daggett County, were Immunized by 2 with four DTP, three polio, and 1 MMR immunizations. The overall 4:3:1 rate for the TriCounty area was reported at 82, inching dose to the year 2000 goal of 90. The report also graphs an increase in 4:3:1 immunizations in all areas in the TriCounty area, except for Duchesne City. We feel good about this report, said Sharon Hacking, nursing director at TriCounty Health, because we know even more of our children are immunized than the report shows. The method of reporting is very strict. Ifa child is one day beyond her second birthday, the immunization record is considered de23-3- CHRISTMAS F.NDS-- A city worker takes down the Christmas decorations located near the Roosevelt City Offices as the Christmas season is over. However, in some puns of the world, USA and Utah the season continues longer. Felons oppose attempts to take away voting privileges Associated Press An ntti'nijt to bar felons from participation in Utahs elections may have the unintended consequence of ki ndl ing prisoner interest in voting. Ogden Republican Rep. Carl Saunders is sponsoring a proposed law to take away voting privileges from convicted felons, including those who are imprisoned or on parole or probation. The bill would require a change in the state constitution. tVoting" isnt a basic right for felons. It shouldn't be anyway, Saunders said. Ones they are off probation or parole, then they would be entitled to all the rights of citizenship. It would be very minor, but they ought to know that they become an outcast in terms of their ability to elect future leaders." Although few prisoners exercise their right to vote, Utuh is one of a mere handful ofstates allowing felons to cast ballots., Utah felons voting privileges are a holdover from the state's polygamist past, when prominent citizens were imprisoned for having multiple wives, legislative researchers believe. State officials reported fewer than 50 inmates actually voted in the last presidential election. Still, the proposal has captured the interest of prisoners and prisoner advocacy groups. Some prison newsletters have launched a modg est and phone-callin- g campaign against the idea. The prisoners have totally amazed me, absolutely amazed me, said Paula Jones, director of the newly formed state chapter of the Washington, D.C. based Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants. Jones said that more prisoners and parolees are showing interest in registering to vote and sending her copies of "very sincere letters supporting their interest. You can tell its something they really do care about, she said. Changing the law would require that the state monitor felons who are on parole or probation in addition to those who are imprisoned. Nothing would guarantee that the wrong names werent taken off the list or that felons removed from the list couldnt simply the next day, she said. Successful states have limited their efforts to imprisoned felons. The change would require a vote by the Legislature when it convenes in January, followed by a general vote the constitution. letter-writin- two-thir- ficient. According to the report, 4:3:1 immunizations in Manila increased from 33 in 1995 to 100 in 1997; in Roosevelt from 61 to 78; and in Vernal from 67 to 88. The reported decrease in Duchesne was from 72 to 65. Latest figures from the Department of Health report the state average at 65.5. Immunizations, including the second measles, mumps and rubella vaccine required for all school-ag- e Vernal physician dies at age 53 nila. The cost for most immunizaDr. Thomas Alvin Hawkes Jr., tions is (3; however, the fee may be 53, a Vernal physician who earned waived. the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam Clinics hours for immunizations War and helped care for children are as follows: around the world, died in a Salt Vernal: Monday, Tuesday, Lake hospital on Dec. 27, 1997, afThursday, Friday: p.m.; Wednes- ter enduring effects ofwar injuries. While attending the University day, 6 p.m.; Saturday, Roosevelt: Monday and Friday, of Utah, he was a line5 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Sat- backer who helped the Utes win the 1964 Liberty Bowl. He was a urday, Duchesne: Tuesday, 1:30-4:3- 0 Medivac pilot in Vietnam, serving with the 54th Medical Evacuation p.m. Manila, Tuesday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Unit. He retired from the Army a For more information, contact colonel after earning the DistinTriCounty Health guished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Silver Star and Medal of Honor. He earned his medical degree from the University of Utah, then completed a fellowship in childrens orthopedic surgery. Dr. Hawkes went on many humanitarian trips, offering medical assistance in Bosnia and Croatia, China and recently in Vietnam. He was also active in Scouting. He served many positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da-y Saints, including the Young Men General Board and a post as regional representative in Europe. Funeral was Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in Lindquists Layton Mortuary Chapel. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. 3-- 5 3-- n. All-WA- C 3-- 3-- n. r 722141140 children, are available at :! 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