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Show I I I rT Trucking company opens the eyes of drivers ed students plore a Taylor Transportation rig inside and out. I didn't know their (semi-truc- k drivers) blind spots were so big, holy cow," Stephanie Mott, a Uintah High driver's ed student commented, adding, we need to look out for Theyre everywhere, no matter where you go, on the intentate or a back road, semi-trucwith trailers, and Darryl B. Taylor Transportation ia working with young motor-iet- a in driven education counea to teach them to drive safe around big trucks on the highway. Darryl felt it would benefit the schools and the kida to teach awareness, Troy Taylor, Vice President of Operations said. Frank Jessen, a driver who has earned numerous safety awards on a state as well as local level, and now serves as Taylor Transportation's safety manager goes into the classroom and teaches students how the big trucks perform on the road. Jessen goes into detail explaining how much room a semi needs on the road, on the straightaway and turning. He teaches where a driver's blind spots are and how much time it takes for a loaded semi to come to a full stop. Instructional films are also shown that teach safe driving around big trucks and trailers, and then students are allowed to leave the classroom for a hands on experience where they can ex ij X -- I 'iVi'IstfiiL ill X' By Cheryl Meeham UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. Mav 5. a V - X - s, fw!;: 5 ' that the driver couldnt see cars when they were behind the rig, and was amazed at how long it took a big Fight cancer: serve meals healthy low-f- Immigration laws affect stucent exchange programs Many are concerned about the new lawi which are a part ofthe U.S Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. port during the exchange experi- : ence. For more information on the AISE program, please call 8 This legislation requires exchange or visit the web site at students of F-- l or Visas to http7fwww.aibling.org. reimburse Public school districts for the cost of their education before they are allowed to enter the United States. In most areas, this can for amount to several thousand dollars A did Duchesne man who for the school Year. old girls and It ia important to note that stu- befriended two dents who participate in formal ex- then sexually abused them haa been change programs offering J-- l Visas sentenced to serve two terms of 3 will not be affected by this law. One yean to life in the Utah State PrisDennis Rosa pleaded guilty program, the American intercultur-a- l on. Student Exchange (AISE), offers to two first degree felony counts of its Participants the security of attempted rape of a child in 8 District Court in Duchesne last month. monthly contact with a representaIn return for hie guilty pleas, anothtive of Hie program, comprehensive er first degree felony attempted rape medical insurance, parties and with other exchange stu- charge was dismissed along with a dents in the area, educational trips misdemeanor charges for contribaround the U.S. and many other uting to the delinquency ofa minor. The Duchesne County Sheriffs .amenities. office arrested Rosa late last sumAn increasing number of Americana have friends or relatives in mer following an investigation afforeign countries whose teenagers ter the girls parents contacted the would like to spend time studying victims advocate for assistance in in American high schools. To partic- filing a restraining order to keep ipate in such an exchange, these the man away from their daughstudents should explore their op- ters. The attacks occurred between tions before paying tuition at an American public high school. Pro- Aug. 30 and Sept 1, 1997. Rosa met gram auch aa AISE have years of the girls at a local convenience store. He has been held in the Duchesne experience, and their caring staff members can offer student and Countyjail on $62,000 bail since hie their host families advice and aup- - arrest Duchesne man sent to prison rape Christopher Lekes, another UHS student said that he didnt know High. The program has been welcomed from the start, Jessen says and it will continue as long as it is Pace 23 1-- them and stay clear. rig to stop, saying, You need to respect these trucks because theyll smash you really feat While safety is the focus, Troy Taylor says they also teach the kids a little bit about their operations and what trades are available in the transportation field. Thus far Jessen has taught students at Uintah High School in Vernal. Union High in Roosevelt and has appointments for Altamont, Tabiona, and is in the process of coordinating a date with Duchesne 1998- - 27-ye- ar 13-ye-ar t . r r .1 1 HANDS ON FOR STUDENTS-Uint- ah High School drivers ed students, Christopher Lekes and Stephanie Mott climbed into a semi during a special drivers ed training presentation offered by Darryl B. Taylor Transportation representatives last week at Uintah High. The trucking company has been teaching the kids awareness and how to share the road with the big rigs. at i When your family asks, Whats for dinner tonight? Remember to serve healthy, low-fmeals. Studies show that high-fdiets will Utahns lower their risk of cancer, just by making 7 Simple Choices, said Dr. Charles Smart, a longtime American Cancer Society volunteer. To receive free 7 Simple Choices materials that will help get you on your way to a healthier life, call your local American Cancer Society at at increase your familys risk of cancers of the colon and rectum, prostate, and endometrium. Reducing total fat intake from the current average of about 35 percent to 30 percent or less oftotal caloric intake will decrease the risk, according to the American Cancer Society. Hold the fet is the second choice of the American Cancer Societys new 7 Simple Choices campaign which targets Utahns of all ages by information. offering office or Buckle Up and Save A Life! live-savi- This cancer-fightin- g campaign focuses on cancer deaths through healthy lifestyle choices. It features seven choices that are easy to remember - each starts with a differ- ent letter of the word dunces ... and each delivers real benefits which will result in better health and wellPublic Service AanouKcnMut by the Uintah Basin Standard being. 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