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Show niywp iiyv!twL'Wig'frr n T Rate of child deaths from air bags drops by 90.3 in 5 years A new national report shows the rate ofchild deaths from air bagB has declined 90.3 percent between 1996 ' and 2000, despite the fact that the number of passenger air bags on the road has more than tripled to 80 tm. passenger air bags report they are placing children ages 0--4 in the front seat Only ten percent of these drivers say they allow children ages 2 to ride in front of an air bag. Clearly the message has gotten through to the majority of parents that children 12 and under should always ride correctly buckled in the back seat, said Chuck Hurley, Executive Director of the Air Bag and Seat Belt Safety Campaign of the National Safety Council. Its the combination of education, stronger seat belt end child passenger safety laws, and high visibility enforcement that has produced the awareness and behavior change we see today, and probably most importantly, enforcement of the laws. While air bags are credited with saving 7,224 lives to date, 191 people including 1 16 children have died from air injuries. Virtually all ofthe children killed were completely unrestrained or improperly buckled up in the front seat children were killed Twenty-si- x by air bags in 1996 when there were approximately 22 million vehicles equipped with passenger air bags in the UJS. fleet. Child deaths rose to 34 in 1998 as the number of passenger air bags hit almost 50 million, and then declined to nine in 2000 as passenger bags rose to more than 80 million. For all drivers and passengers, the death rate from air bagB has declined by 80. Several factors contributed to the decline in air bagfacilities. Anumber million in the same time period. The primary reason for the dra- matic decline is a strong shift in how drivers are transporting children in motor vehicles. A new survey found no drivers of vehicles equipped with bag-relat- RESERVE CHAMPION HOG- - ChristopherBlanchard'sReserveGiand Champion hog was purchased at the Duchesne County Fair by Dans Tire and Wells Fargo. of states strengthened seat belt and child passenger safety laws, and enforcement of those laws was stepped up dramatically by all states. Simultaneously, the Air Bag & Seat Belt Jay Leno to broadcast Safety Campaign along with government, safety and private organisations conducted intense public edu- - from SLC during Olympics late-nig- sions,'"andremotespots such asJay-walkinand Battle of Jaywalking s, Many ofthe worlds most popular celebrities, musical guests and newsworthy names have appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." In addition to star power, the show's production team searches for interesting civilian guests such as kid inventors and individuals with quirky talents and ftinny stories. Jay Leno has 4een one of the countrys prjfcier comedians for the past 20 yeerfi Leno has created his own unique late night style with a combination of humor, talk and entertainment. Lenos everyman quality and personable style have helped him earn millions of fans around the world. TheTonight Show" hqfrec?ived 31 Emmy nominations, including eight for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series duringLenos tenure as host. Additionally, the show was voted Favorite Late Night Show in 1999 and 2000 by readers of TV Guide. The Tonight Shows history dates back to the 1950s when its first permanent host was Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson and Jay Leno followed Allen. Guitarist Kevin Eubanks will join Leno each night as leader of The Tonight Show Band. Debbie Vickers is the show's executive producer. Gary Considine is executive producer for NBC Studios. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," is from Big Dog Productions in association with NBS Studios. Ticket availability for the Salt Lake City shows will be announced at g, All-Star- ing Arts Center. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno features a nightly monologue and as well as ongo- - Dinosaurland RC&D sentation, please contact Dale Jablonski at 4357815463. The first educational workshop will be held for homeowners in the Arglye Canyon Area. "Living With Fire will be presented by the State of Utah at Beardaw, Saturday, September 1 , 2001 from 6:00 10:00 PM. It is encouraged that children not attend. Hotdogs and drinks will be served. Participants should bring a dish to pass and utensils. For more information, contact Jason Peterson, State Forestry, 435 7904741, or Sue Wight RC&D. 435 7220884ex 107. Additional information can beob-taine- d by contacting Sue Wight or to going the following website: http: w w w . dinosaurlandred. ubtanet.com OPY i .uai bags. Industry made improvements to to air bags, including reduce the chances they would cause injury in low severity crashes. While we are proud of the dramatic reduction in air bag deaths, small children are still being killed by air bagB and too many kids ride unbuckled, "said Hurley. Despite changes in behavior and advances in air bag technology, our work is not done and our message remains the same. Everyone should ride buck- , NEN HOME OF: NORTHEASTERN COUNSBJNGCTILi led up and kids 12 and under should be properly restrained in the back seat." The report notes that many ofthe air bag equipped vehicles on the road have older, air bags that pose greater risks to occupants. Older air bag vehicles are moving into the hands of second and third owners who may not be informed about air bag risks. Its critical that these consumers hearths safety meshigher-powere- d sages so they can take action to tect their children. new building is located behind the NORTHEASTERN COUNSELING-Th- is It in house offices will Vernal. ofNortheastcm Counseling. complex It is scheduled for completion this fall. A buildingexactly like this will be under construction in Roosevelt in the next 60 days. Northeastern Counseling loan to fund received a $1 million Community Impact Board construction of the new mental health facility in Roosevelt. pro- Livestock.-- 1 When it comes RESERVECHAMPION BEEF- - Shcrisha Carters Reserve Champion Beef was purchased at the Duchesne County Fair by Buchanan Feed and Seed. ' x ' r to short messaging, some people are shocked by what they find. v GRAND CHAMPION HOG- - Morgan Snows Grand Champion hog was purchased at the Duchesne County Fair by Zions Bank, Davis Jubilee, Stewarts Thriftway, Killians Service and Western Ag Credit. , Over. 70 together to present Living With Fire". Living With Fire will provide homeowners with tips and techniques on how to green up their property to minimize potential loss from wild land fire. According to Dale Jablonski, Area Manager, If homeowner would make some minor changes, it could make all the difference in the world as to whether or not firefighter can save a home." Simple things like moving thefuewood pile at least 30 feet away from your cabin and removing any overhanging branches can make a significant impact. Informational workshops are now beingplanned for home associations. Ifyou are interested in having a pre- ' jr-- - Argyle Canyon residents invited to fire meeting and have partnered Y- ofair h;-- - The Olympic Arts Festival will of Utah Cation on the benefits and risks GRAND CHAMPION BEEF- - Curtis Carters Gland Champion Beef was purchased at the Duchesne County Fair by Robfii's Body Shop and Zane's feature more than 10 mqjor exhibitions and 60 performances January 25 through March 17, 2001. State f r ht a later date. The afqwqfthe many Duchesne County Fair baby show winners parade along with their mothers. st Americas leader, NBCs The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," will be appearing during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games as part of the Olympic Arts Festival. The Tonight Show with' Jay Leno will tape nine shows at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center from Febru-- . ary 1 1 through 14 and 18 through 22, 2002 during the Games. More .than 140 writers and staff will travel to Salt Lake City to work on the show. TheTonightShow with Jay Leno is a terrific part of the Olympic Arts Festival, said Raymond T. Grant, artistic director ofthe 2002 Cultural Olympiad. We look forward to partnering with Salt Lake County in hosting this extraordinary entertainer at the Rose Wagner Perform- ing comedy segments including Headlines, Midnight Confes- As the summer progresses and the fire season heats up, the need for fire education for home owners becomes more apparent. 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