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Show The Summit County Bm .4 Friday, October 13, 1995 Citizens Can Help Improve Kid's Educational TV Shows Your ticket to a secure retirement. by The Federal Communications available, and how they should be. identified. Please send your comments to: Commission Citizens across the nation can help the FCC in its review of children's educational and informational television programming and make sure these shows are easier to find. The FCC, the government agency that regulates the television industry, is seeking comments on a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that would establish regulations for broadcasters that would help ensure an adequate' supply of children's educational and informational programming. A portion of the NPRM proposes that there be a minimum of children's educational and informational programming (three hours per week and up to five hours a week), and that stations identify programs as educational and informational at the time they are aired and provide identifying information to publishers of programming guides noting when these programs will be aired. It's easy to file comments to the rule making and there is plenty of time. The comment period has been extended to Oct. 16, 1995. So - kids and parents and everyone else - sit down at your kitchen table, at your desk, on the floor, and let the FCC know your view on whether there's enough educational and informational shows For a recorded message of current rale information, call BOND V Take Stock ZLIWSAVINGS lefkaT ApiMk O. BONDS scnurid Ibnurmaprr mirciwni PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE Take advantage of the 16 yard minimum S0R.B0.RsTi (No Extras) FCC, Office of the Secretary, St. NW, Washington, DC 20554 Our address is K1DSTVFCC.GOV. Write "MM on the first page of Docket comments. your Why is it important? Studies have shown that eight out of 10 Americans think TV is harmful to society, and especially to children. 1919 M E-m-ail 93-4- 8" "Americans... blame television more than any one single factor for sex and violence," according to a poll released by the New York Times in August teen-ag- e Surveys also have shown that children under the age of 18 spend thousands of hours each year watching their TVs, that children, often as young as two, watch TV watch more than 28 hours a week. Studies, such as one done recently at the University of Kansas, have shown that educational and formational shows have a positive effect on children - increasing test scores and encouraging kids to readmore books. This four-yestudy of 250 ethnically diverse, low income families found that preschoolers who watched kid's educational television were better prepared for school and scored better than expected on standardized verbal and math tests. in- ar It The survey found that preschoolers who watched most noneduca-tioncartoons and adult programs were less prepared for school and al scored worse than expected on standardized tests. Yet (h6 number of informational and educational shows are Great programming'' directed at children. "We know what the FCC and all of us can do differently, said FCC Chairman reed Hundt. "We'll be hearing from lots of lawyers and lobbyists inside the Beltway about how we should proceed, but we need to hear from the American public." The FCC held a public hearing in 1994 on children's educational programming and discovered that educational TV for children on commercial networks was dead or dying. The FCC proposals - with help from citizens - seeks to change this picture. Many car owners don't know what their car batteries look like, much less know how to jump-sta- rt one safely if it fails. That's why nearly 6,000 Americans lose their sight or suffer serious eye injuries each, year, according to Prevent Blindness Utah. "People may not know enough about the basic mechanics of a car," says Colleen Malouf, President and CEO. "As long as their cars start, motorists often don't worry about the vehicle's battery. That can be dangerous." All vehicle batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce hydrogen and oxygen gases. Improper procedures in jump-startin- g a disabled car may turn the battery into a bomb. "If the gases come into contact with a spark, flame or lighted cigarette, the battery can explode, sending battery fragments and acid flying," notes Miss Malouf. Every year, dead batteries cause millions of cars to fail to start And basic mechanics of their cars. "Many cars are now equipped with sophisticated computer systems" g says Miss Malouf. the car improperly may "fry" the "Jump-startin- system." l) Motorists should also have an emergency plan in mind if their disabled cars battery explodes. "Most people panic if battery acid splashes into their eye," notes Miss Malouf. "The first thing the injured motorist should do is to flush the eye with the first "drinkable" liquid one can find, such as water, milk, juice or soft drink. Every second counts, because the longer the acid sits in the eye, the greater the chances of a serious comeal burn or blindness." rt sticker that, can be affixed under the hood. Motorists can obtain both materials by calling Oct. 17 (Tuesday) Immunization Clinic, South Summit District: 9 a.m.-l- l a.m., Summit CityCounty Blindness Utah at Health Dept, 1 10 N. Main, Kamas. Appointments not required. For information and clinic charges, call American Heart Association 524-202- Prevent 0. Your ticket to a secure Oct 19 (Thursday) Flu Shot Clinic, Summit County Public Health Dept, for South Summit District, 8:30 a.m.-1- 2 noon and 2 p.m.-- 6 p.m. Any questions, call 783-432- Oct 1. retirement. 19 (Thursday) Flu Shots, Coalville area. Summit County Public Health Dept., two clinics available: Oct 19, from 8 a.m.-1- 2 noon-- 1 0 p.m. Friday, Oct 20, from 8 a.m.-1- 2 noon-- 1 p.m.-- 5 p.m. Cost $7. For information, call Call Brad Fabrizio For a recorded message of current rate information, call BOND p.m.-6:3- for a 336-445-1, ext. 234. FREE ESTIMATE Oct rnusm 24 (Tuesday) Blood Pressure Clinic, Coalville area, noon. No appointments necessary. Free. All ages welcome. Behind Coalville Health Center. For information, call 336-445- 1, ext. 234. from 9 Ogdens a.m.-1- 2 ill ApMrimta afttiannpipr ii Oct mmm 24 (Tuesday) Summit District, Immunization Clinic, South to 4:30 p.m., Summit CityCounty Health Dept., 1 10 N. Main, Kamas. Appointments not required. For information and charges, call 3 p.m. 783-432- 'ark City Location Only! Buy recycled. It would mean the world to them. 2734 W. Rasmussen Road Park City, Utah 84060 llunlu to you, all ioiti of everyday product are being made from m.Wi.l. youve recycled. But to beep recycling working for tbe future, you need to look for time product and buy them. Fora free brochure, call Jeremy Ranch 649-535- 6 ENVIRONMENT oEPA DEFf ' Oct 30 (Monday) Well Child Clinic, Coalville area. in- 336-445- Cholesterol Screening: Summit County Public Health Dept, offering cholesterol screening and to screen for diabetes at a low cost. Individuals 20-6- 5 are encouraged to be tested. Information and appointment 228 or Park City, JFmM SeirvR(B(G 1. Appointments are available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For formation and appointment, call 1, ext 234. ext 783-432- 1, Coalville, 336-445- 1, 649-907- 2. Bike Helmets available at the Summit County Public Health Dept The helmets have met ANSI and Snell ratings to ensure the safety standards for your chidlren. For information, call 336-445- 1, You owe it to ext 234. yourself. Have Summit CityCounty Health Reproductive Department is now offering a Reproductive Health Clinic. Health: Hours: Mon., Thu. & Fri. Tue. & Wed. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Earlier or later appointment upon request. . . . 1. J AMERICAN vr. 'vr. CANCER ? SOCIETY 336-445-1, Time to pamper yourself! Treat yourselfto a Hot Towel Facial Message or Glamour Make-ove- r. Introductory Prices: ..20 Facial 15 Make-ov- er FacialMake-ove- Call the Sdmnk County Public Heflth Department 336-44(- 1 EXT 222. Appointment available October 11th 12th Birth and Death Certificates: The Summit County Public Health Department is a local registrar of Vital Statistics. and death certifiThey can provide to you certified copies of birth ext. 222. cates. For information, Mothers! Kids are in school a mammogram Services provided are: Pregnancy testing, family planning, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, HIVAIDS counseling and testing, Pap smear, cancer screening, and education and referral services. Appointments are required at the Summit CityCounty Health Department, 1 10 N. Main, Kamas. Information and clinic charges,.783-432- 30 10 r Facial Waxing SUMMIT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIONS APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED Call for appointment: Angela Rockhill 654-013- 5 783-253- 4 SHEAR IMAGES CUTS, CURLS & NAILS North Main Heber City 654-013- 5 " "A. i On September 5, 1995 the Summit County Board of Commissioners created TWO PLANNMO DISTRICTS WITHIN SUMMIT COUNTY. CREATED FOR EACH A PIANNMG COMMISSION WILL BE PLANNING DISTRICT. ONE PLANNING DISTRICT WILL COMPRISE THE Snydervue Basin; The other district wbl comprise of the remainder of Summit County. Each planning commission will help prepare a general plan or amendments THERETO AND REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS DEVELOPMENT MATTERS WITHIN ITS RESPECTIVE PLANNING H 184 Prevent Blindness Utah advises car owners to take a few moments to read through tjieir car manuals and familiarize themselves with the When it comes to vehicles. because vehicle failures seldom Blindness Utah advises all Prevent or happen at a convenient time motorists to be car smart. spot motorists should bone up on the winter months, Through Prevent basic car mechanics and jump-start-Blindness Utah is offering a free Auto Safety Test. The test helps determine a person's knowledge of proper jumpstarting procedures. Prevent Blindness Utah also is ofinstruction fering a jump-sta- Summit County Health Notices Works Wonders ing procedures before the car battery dies. 783-432-1. Service Between Kimball Junction . week. The Children's Television Act of 1990 requires broadcasters to air educational and informational . Same dwin-- dling. In 1951, at the dawn of television, the networks scheduled 27 hours of educational children's TV a week. By 1990, the figure for most networks dropped to two hours per Not Knowing What's Under The Hood Gan Be Dangerous To Eyes REGARDING LAND USE AN DISTRICT. The Summit County Board of commissioners b acceptmg applications to the Snydervuie Basin Piannng Commission and the Eastern Summit County Planning Commission. Applicants must be a resbent of the planning district for WHICH THEY ARE APPIYING FOR ONE YEAR PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 pal on Monday October 16, 1995. Applications must be sent to the Department of Community Development P.O. Box 128, CoAivm, UT 84017. For more information please toe-pho- ne Ext. 210. (801) 336-445- 1, e u 0 v.: V V j'S r,e ) '-- f -- .it i: : . rt. rro ')j |