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Show 2B Tin Summit County Boo Friday, Juno 13, 1997 Subscribe To The Summit County Bee The Surveys Says... Not Enough Utahns Wearing Bicycle Helmets More Utah children are using bicycle helmets than ever before. But, usage is still below the national average of just 15 percent These findings are from a recent survey conducted by the Utah Department of NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND ADOPTION Health's Violence and Injury Prevention Program. The survey documented helmet As provided by law, the following notice is hereby given: The Board of Education of the South Summit School District will conduct a hearing at 7:00 pm, June 26, 1997, in the South Summit School District Board Room (375 East 300 South, Kamas, Utah) for the purpose of adjusting and closing the 96-9- 7 Fiscal Budget At 7:30 pm, a public hearing regarding the proposed 1997-9- 8 Fiscal Budget will be held. After said public hearing, the Board of FisEducation proposes to adopt the tentative budget for the 1997-9- 8 cal Year. On file with the Business Administrator will beacopy of the proposed budget which is available for public inspection. BOARD OF EDUCATION A South Summit School District Xv!v . Zane K. Woolstenhulme Business Administrator Published in the Summit County Bee June 13 A June.20, 1997. B &L Drapery Sleep Center FREE LABOR SPECIAL on all Custom Made Draperies! use by Utah children at 20 randomly selected elementary schools and surrounding neighborhoods between from 1994 to 1996. During the survey, more than 3,000 elementary school-ag- e bicyclists were observed. School observations found that helmet use increased from 3 to 12 . percent over the survey period. Neighborhood observations. 'also showed a helmet use increase but it was 50 percent less than at school -from 2 to 6 percent. Bicycle helmets can reduce, the risk of head injury by 85 percent and the risk of brain injury by 90 percent, yet nearly nine out of ten children don't wear them. "Maybe parents aren't aware of the potential for serious bicycle-relate- d injuries, said Dr. George Delavan, director of the Division of Community and Family Health Services. Male and female kids were found to be equally as likely to wear bicycle helmets. Not surprisingly, the highest percentage of helmet use Free In Home Estimates Experts In Interior Design end Fabrication FREE REMOVAL FREE DELIVERY OF OLD BEDDING Authorized Hugs! Mattress Factory Dealer Financing 90 Days Free Interest 34 East 100 North 654-50- 67 Gerald Heber Taylor Coins - Gold 4 Slher Bullion Certified Colin Supplies Free Appraisals - Jewelry We Buy and Sell P.C.G.S. OWN. TRACE CENTER Howard & Toni (801)226-129- 11 02 So. Stale Hours: M-- Gurney 5 Orem, Utah 84058 10-5:- approval. Make sure the helmet fits properly. Protection depends on a proper than 2 percent of these children were wearing a bicycle helmet "The number of bicycle-relate- d head injuries in Utah could significantly be reduced if all children wore bicycle helmets," said wu found at schools and neighborhoods where bicycle helmet education programs had been held. The survey found helmet use among junior high and high school students was minimal with only 2 percent of these bicyclists observed wearing helmets. Adult helmet use increased from 34 percent in 1994 to 40 percent in 1996. Many adults were observed wearing helmets while riding with their children. Helmet use observed in rural areas was significantly less than in urban areas. Of all bicyclists observed wearing helmets, 86 percent were wearing them prop- fit. Delavan. Teach children safe bicycle beof the road. The bicycle helmet observation survey was conducted as a cooperative effort by the Utah Department of Health Violence and Injury The DOH recommends the following bicycle safety tips: Parents should purchase helmets for their children and insist Disabilities Prevention Program. For additional information call Cal 3. Cazier at haviors and rules Prevention Program and the 538-686- i i Some National Guard Members May Elect G.l. Bill erly. From 1990 through 1994, nearly 800 Utah residents were hospitaltraumatic ized with bicycle-relate- d brain injuries. Of these, 72 percent were under 19 yean of age. Fewer under certain exceptions (e.g. sepad ration due to hardship, disability, reduction in force, As a result of recent legislation, certain current and former members of the National Guard who were previously ineligible for Chapter 30 education benefits may now be eligible. National Guard members may be eligible if they served on e duty under Title 32, U.S. Code between July I, 1985 and Nov. 28, 1989 and this was their first period of military active duty. If discharged: the discharge must have been honorable; the member must have a high school diploma, equivalency certificate, or have completed at least 12 hours of college credit; and they must have served 3 years or more or qqalifv service-connecte- VA strongly urges Guard members who believe they may be eligible to contact the nearest VA Regional Office for additional Information regarding eligibility requirements and information on how to make an election. Our toll free number is The deadline for making an election is July 8,' 1997. Affected members must make a nonrefundable payment of $1,200, but payment may be made after full-tim- Submission of Articlos For Papor When submitting articles for publication in The Bee, please try to have information typewritten if possible and in upper and lower case. Thank you!r and Utah State in Logan. He earned a bachelors degree in education and masters degree in school supervision, maintenance and administration. He did his student teaching in Henefer and then taught for 35 years in Echo, Hoytsville, and Coalville. Member of the LDS Church. He has served on the Henefer Ditch Company 1 and the Henefer Pipe Line Co. He helped to incorporate the town of Henefer and was the first town secretary and was instrumental in forming the first towns ordinances. He once wrote "Of all the places I have been during my life, I love the tranquillity and the high standards of the Henefer people. which I love. It's the best location in the world to live and especially to raise a family.1 Surviving is his wife, Genevieve, of Henefer, two daughters, Kayleen and son- Gene Landis, and Jeneane OH, Falls, Cuyahoga Taylor, Henefer. Also surviving two sisters and one brother, Nila Hamblin and Roene Barton, both of Roy; Dell Taylor, Gooding, ID. Preceded in death by four brothers, Oneida (O.J.), Alton, Linden, and Don Taylor. Graveside services were held Wednesday June 1 1, in the Henefer Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Heritage Park Care Center and Dr. Brent Wallace for their loving care and for their kindness to the family during their visits. ; etc.). . July 8. COM PUT E.P DaunG "We fed your requirements for ajfection-lciyalty-so- ft broum eyes into our computer and it cametp with a Basset Hound." J MEMORIALS We provide. .Aftxdabfc, gpmmced, quality craftsmanAip and pcnrsulnnl service. Doyle and Darla Gardner . Local representatives for Dalton Memorials ' ' ' Servicing Wasatch and Summit counties whw utiU earns &bmyeum ormvemitm as ee ms U turn in-la- w, Gerald Heber Taylor, 87, died Saturday June 7, 1997, at the Heritage Park Care Center in Roy. Bom Dec. 10, 1909. in Henetier, a son of James A. and Violet Brewer Taylor. Married Genevieve Dickson Dec. 24, 1934, in Henefer. He attended elementary school in Henefer and graduated from North Summit High School in 1924. He was called into the U.S. Army for a brief time during WWII, then used his G1 Army rights to further his education. Attended BYU, the University of Utah and later graduated from Weber College in Ogden InvMimanli Before buying a helmet look for the SNELL. ANSI or ASTM Crj Obituary Custom Draperies Made Locally Over 30 Years Experience they be worn. Call JU yeumiomt. 654-32- 53 STEEL ENTRY DOORS io off : ALL LEADED ENTRY DOOR SYSTEMS'.. fyt Something Nice Wit Ufa JUNE SALE V6 H.R OPENER ' 2 TRANSMITTERS Full SERvice Print Shop a BusiNESS CARds LETTERhEAd Q BROchuRES COMPLETE & INSTALLED MODEL Lift-Mast- er Q Stationery COPIES. WhilE BONd Una EnveIopes 1153 Du Included We .are in Heber at least 3 days a week 5 COPIERS SELF SERVICE NO WAITING! Call 1 -8- 00-365-2 1 44 or in Provo 226-31- 3 WE ARE DOOR SPECIALISTS! 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