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Show FfWTp' vs ,T7" v. V T T Page 10- mm I T - June 2S. 2002 Uintah Basin Standard School bus safest way to get there Researchers found that anytime whether children are in control walking, bikingor driving they are less safe. Each year about 800 children are killed in motor vehicle crashes during school commutes. Of those, on average, five are riding in a school bus. Fifteen are killed when they arestruck by a bus or another vehicle while bus, generally acar that doesn't stop for flashing bus signals. By contrast, about 450 students are killed in car accidents with a teenage driver. A lot ofeffort has gone into making bus travel safe for children, but more attention should be given to making walking and biking safer, said Doug Robertson, a transportation engineer at the University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill and chairman of the Na The driver may be ornery and the seat may squeak, but riding that big yellow bus is by far the safest way to even safer than walkget to school ing. a government study shows. The most dangerous way: riding in a car with a teenager behind the wheel. Researchers looked at the ways children get to school and found that school buses account for of all trips but only two percent of childrens deaths in school-relatetra (fir accidents. By contrast, teenage drivers account for 14 percent of trips and 55 perron I of traffic deaths. Accidents with adults driving accounted for 20 percent of students deaths on the way to or from school; children walking accounted for 16 torrent, biking six percent. one-fourt- h d tional Research Council committee that wrote the report. There is no single solution, he said. Different cities may need better sidewalks, walkways, bike paths, protection at crosswalks or more signs and crossing guards, he said. Several cities now offer walking school buses, in which adult volunteers walk with a group of children from a meeting point to school. As for buses, lawmakers and activists in several states have pushed to have seat belts installed on school buses, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says school buses are so safe, becauseof their large size and design improvements over the past 25 years, that seat belts could harm more children than they save. Reprinted with permission of the Salt Lake Tribune. Westside schools recognized for creating a healthy school community This year Davis and Lapoint Elementary met the Silver criteria earning $500 and the Silver Medal. West Jr. High and Tabiona Elementary met the Bronze criteria earning $300 and the Bronze medal Each school has the opportunity to achieve fiirther in the program for next year. Some of the sample criteria include: Implementing a policy for 90 minutes of structured activity each week. Establishing a Gold Medal mile walkingprogram on or around school grounds and settinga goal for student participation. Creatinga faculty and staff wellness program Making a policy that food is not to be used as a reward or punishment for students. Currently, an estimated 15 per TriCounty Health Department in conjunction with the Utah Department of Health, Gold Medal School Initiative Program is proud to announce the achievement of these silver, and bronze winners. As four of Utahs 52 Gold Medal Schools, these schools finished up with a successful first year and contributed to the 24,78.1 elementary students walking more than 892,188 Gold Medal Miles throughout the state! The Gold Medal School Initiative was created to address physical activity und nutrition in schools by making the school environment itselfa healthy place to learn. Schools are required to meet a menu of criteria that address these issues. Schools can become Bronze, Silver, or Gold and earn up to $ (HX) dollars dependingon the number of criteria they meet. . 1 cent of Utah's children are overweight or obese and doctors are reporting an alarming increase in Type II Diabetes among adolescents. According to the Surgeon General David Satcher, Schools are identified as a key setting for public health strategies to prevent and decrease overweight and obesity. The Gold Medal School Initiative is the first of its kind nationwide in addressing these serious issues in the school settingand hopes to curb the frighteningobesity epidemic in Utah. TriCounty Health Depart- Roosevelt Youth JOIN HANDS DAY PROJECT Thirty volunteers, representing Union High Honor Society, Park and the City Council and adult community leaders and volunteers began working to help beaut'fy Teddy local our at tables clean-uand parks. p the pavilions memorial park in Roosevelt, and also to paint and Join Hands Day 2002 Project a success! The community spirit was evident in Roosevelt on Saturday, June 15. Thirty volunteers, representing Union High Honor Society, Roosevelt Youth City Council and adult community leaders and volunteers began working ment and Uintah, Daggett, and to help beautify Teddy Park and the Duchesne County School Districts take memorial park in Roosevelt, and also this issue seriously and are proud to be to paint and clean-u- p the pavilions on the cutting edge of health. and tables at our local parka. Volunteers painted the monument and built a new flower bed. They rainted the rails and garbage can at Teddy Perk. They edged the grass along the sidewalks. It was a beautiful Federal free and reduced - price meals sasssssscss; nity. The volunteers had flin as they worked together for a common goal of working with adult leaders and serv-- The Utah State Office of Education Child Nutrition Program announced its policy for free and reduced-price monls for children unable to pay the full price of mealsmilk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, andor Special Milk programs. Almost all schools in the local districts have acopy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. Childrenhouseholds wliothatare currently approved for food stamps, food distribution program on Indian reservations, or Family Employment Program (FEP)areautnmatically eligible for milk andor free meal benefits. These households will receive a letter notifying them of eligibility und giving them further instructions nr they may fill out an abbreviated application through their school or district. Application forms for those not directly certified are being sent home includingn let tertoparents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-pric- e meals, households should fill out the Hjiplicationand return ittotheirschnol or district office. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and i nay be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. For the school officials to determine eligibility, the household must provide the following information listed on the application: Names of all household members; Social Security number of the adult completing the application, or a statement that the person does not possess one; household monthly income by source; and the signature of an adult household member certifying that the information provided is correct. Households are required to report increases in household income ofover $50 per month or $600 per year and decreases in household size. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size changes, the family shouldcontact the school . Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for free or reduced-pric- e meals. Under the provisions of the free and reduced-pric- e policy, a designated approvingofficial will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parentor guardian is dissatisfied with the ruling of llie official, heshe may wish to discuss the decision on an informal basis. If the parentguardian wishes to make a formal appeal, he she may make a request either orally or in writing to the hearing official by contacting the local school food service supervisor for more information. The policy contains an outline of the hearingprocedurc. In certaincases, fuster children who are legal wards of the court are also eligible for benefits. If a household has foster children living with it and wishes to apply for meal benefits for such children, the household should contact the school for more information. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for purposes of determining eligibility and verifyingdata, unless a wavier releasing the use of the information for other specific programs is signed by the parentguardian. Families directly certified will recc wavier release form for their signature with the notification letter. The household name and address will be given to the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) unless you check No on the back of the application. In accordance with federal la w and US. Department ofAgriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-941- 0 or 4 call (202) (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Current income eligibility guidelines can be accessed on the web here: 720-596- http:www.fns. usda.govcndLunch Governance Notices02-03iegs.ht- County vided doughnuts andjuice to the group. Rawlings displays is contagious. Roosevelt Middle School PTA Meeting There will be a PTA meeting for all Roosevelt Middle School PTA members held on Wednesday, June 26 at 12:30 p.m. at the Roosevelt City park behind the swimming pool. Proposed changes in PTA dues will be voted on. Come and show your support for PTA! ty m higher education systems; identify objectives that are critical to longterm success; suggest methods for tracking success ; and offer recommendations for solutions. As employers and parents, focusing on education is the biggest commitment we can make to the community and our childrens future. Education is economic foel and the key to a strong economy, " said Bullock. After reviewing the initial data, it is clear the time has come for a critical needs assessment of Utahs education system. This coalition will actively engage employers and educators in this compelling debate. The coalition's steering committee is represented by business executives Teresa Beck, Management Consultant and former President ofAmerican Stores; Dinesh Patel, Partner, Spring Capital; Kelly Matthews, Vice President Wells Fargo Bank; Paul Ross, President Alliant Technology, Fred Lempropoulous, Chairman and President Merit Medical. Technical support for the coalition will come from the Utah Foundation, it an independent, public polity research organization. The entire coalition will be announced on June 24 during the group's first meeting. Interviews and data analysis will continue through the summer with final recommendations to the governor and key derision-mak-er- e expected in early fall of 2002. non-prof- The Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce OPTIMA PROGRAM One loan, up to 103 or 107, depending on credit score. or fixed rates. Allowed on Purchase and Refinance transactions. No mortgage insurance required allows more tax deductions for the borrower without increasing total housing payment. Prepayment penalty is not required add a prepayment penalty for a better rate. Available for credit scores as low as 580. Underwritten by Axiom Financial. Can finance the closing costs QB Can finance the borrowers debt to qualify. 15-ye- high-quali- cross-sectio- Announces a New Loan Product... 30-ye- ar out the last several months. Ed Rowley, a local nursery owner, worked in the while pride others taking ing flowmall community where they live. with the youth in the planting of ers. There live. to Roosevelt is a great place The youth hope the community great people here. The DuchesneChamber of Commerce pro- spirit and enthusiasm that Mrs. Governor Leavitt announces Education Coalition School may be out but Gov. Mike Leavitt continues to make education a top priority. In an effort to build a better workforce for tomorrow, Leavitt is callingon SLOG President and CEO Fraser Bullock to chair the newly fanned Employers Education Coalialliance tion. This employer-drive- n will examine the current and future education situation in Utah and develop strategic recommendations to ensure a quality education system that meets the needs ofUtahs employers. In the information age, a workforce is the single most important ingredient to foster and sustain a thriving economy, said Leavitt. As primary benefactors to the workforce, employers hold an important stake in the education system." As chairperson, Bullock will lead a steering committee through an analyfinansis of the short and long-tercial viability of Utah's education system as well as identifying the workforce needs of Utahs employers. Bullock and the steering committee will then work with coalition deleptes n from a of the business and education communities on objectives and recommendations for Capitol Hill. Specifically, the coalition will seek to: analyze the implication ofcurrent trends in education; assess the financial viability of Utahs public and ar wishes to axpress Its appreciation to the following individuals and companies who organized and provided the resources to build additional signs to direct tourists to the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center promotes local businesses and directs people to outstanding hospitality services for all of Northeastern Utah. - - Only $20 (credit report) fee for pre-approv- al. Limitations include: no foreclosures in the past 5 years, no manufactured homes, no properties with more than 10 acres. at or see if this program is right for you! Call Kim Young 435-722-57- 94 Organizers of the projects: Class Participants of Utah State University Call MHR 3110 Jamie Chase, Shane Me, Adrion Walker, Rhonda Johnson Carolyn Bird. Sponsors UBTArUBET Communications 800-285-32- 59 to Nielsens Country Flair Mountain American Credit Union State Farm Insurance Parkside Manor Red rock Petroleum Wal-Ma- rt Basin Builders Fruitiand Store Youth workers appreciate the adult volunteers, City Councilman Larry Murray, Parks and Recreation Director Linden Dye and Mrs. Ellen Rawlings who helped with the planning and worked with them through- Jones Paint & Glass Swasey's Moon Lake Electric Roosevelt Golf Course Davis Jubilee BJ Unichem Chemical Services G&S Oilfield Service - Wingers Ivie Basin Drain Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Duchesne Video available at Duchesne County Library provides help for stuttering Parents eagerly anticipate the moment when their child fust begins to talk. But for some parents, it is a time of anxiety because their child struggles to get Words out. As many as twenty percent of all preschoolers nationwide have repetitions and prolongations of sounds severe enough to be of concern to their parents. A new videotape, Stuttering and The Preschool Child : Help far Families, which helps parents detect stuttering and take action toward helping their child, is available at the Duchesne County Library in Roosevelt. Produced by the nonprofit Stuttering Foundation of America, the video describee what kinds of stuttering young children may exhibit, how parents can help at home, and the role of a speech pathologist in evaluating and treating children who stutter. The Foundation provides this new videotape free of charge to all public libraries nationwide. Stuttering typically begins between the ages of two and five, says Barry Guitar, Ph. D., professor and chair of Communication Sciences at the University of Vermont in Burlington. It may begin gradually or suddenly, and many of these children outgrow their disfluenciei naturally. However, if a child continues to stutter fbr several months, or appears to be frustrated by it, parents should seek assistance. Guitar appears in the video with four other nationally recognized experts in stuttering: Peter Ramig, Ph.D.,oftheUniversityofCokradoat Boulder, Diane Hill, MA, of North- western University, Patricia Zebrowski, Ph.D. , of the University of Iowa, and Kristin Chmela, MA, in private practice. These experts address common concerns that parents have about their child, such as how to help the child at home and whether to seek the advice of a speech pathologist Strategies parents can use to help reduce stuttering are given thrmigh-o- ut the tape and include reducing the number ofquestions they aelie child, focusing on taking turns during conversations, and making time to read or talk with the child in p relaxed manner. "Parents are relieved to discover that they are not alone and that other parents share their concerns, says speech pathologist Kristin Chmela. Stuttering remains a mystery to most people, "notoe Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation. Watching a young child struggle to peak can be devastating. Our latest video is designed to reassure parents and families that many preschoolers ! stutter, that they canoe helped, that parente play a vital role in this process." The videotape is also available fbr a $5 postage and handling fee from the Stuttering Founda tion of Amerira, P.O. Box 11749, For more information, call ton-fre- e or visit www.stutteringhelp.org. . te j POOR ( |