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Show Page 2 The Gunnison Valley Gazette Thursday, October 28, 2010 Cell phones and driving: In support of Brian Nielson a dangerous combination Cell phone use while driving is still a common practice of many drivers, despite the fact that chances of crashing are 4 times higher if talking on the phone, and 8 times higher if texting. Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) encourages community members to put cell phones down while driving, and increase the safety or the entire community. Nearly three-fourths of all Utah adult drivers (74%) and half of high school students who drive (51%) admit they talk on a cell phone daily while behind the wheel. One-quarter of Utah adult drivers and 53% of teens report they text and drive daily, according to new data released by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH). According to the Utah Highway Safety Office, in 2008, cell phones were the leading cause of driver distraction, resulting in 882 crashes where the driver was known to be on a cell phone or texting. Effective July 1, 2009, House Bill 290 prohibits all Utah drivers from text messaging while driving and provides harsh penalties for violating the law. "People need to realize that this law applies to all drivers and not just teens. It's illegal for anyone to text and drive in Utah," said Representative Stephen Clark, chief sponsor of HB 290. "It's going to take a strong investment in education about the dangers of this practice and the stiff penalties that are tied to crashes caused by texting while driving to get people to finally just hang up and drive." UDOH data also show: • Younger adults (18-34 years) are more likely to text and drive than any other age group (40%). • Adult drivers ages 35-49 reported the highest percentage of talking on a cell phone while driving among all age groups (83%). This was true for both male and female drivers. • Males are more likely to text and drive compared to females (31% vs. 18%) for all ages. • Adult drivers with a college education reported the highest percentage of talking on a cell phone while driving (78%) while drivers with less than a high school education reported the lowest percentage of talking on a cell phone while driving (53%). •Adult drivers with household income levels greater than $50,000 reported the highest percentage of talking on a cell phone while driving (85%). These drivers also reported the highest percentage of texting while driving (28%). •Adult drivers with household income levels below $20,000 reported the lowest percentage of talking on a cell phone while driving (45%). • Adult drivers in rural areas reported a higher percentage of talking on a cell phone (75% vs. 69%) and texting (26% vs. 21%) while driving than drivers in urban areas. The data were collected through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) Surveys. The BRF SS is an annual, telephone-based survey conducted among Utah adults ages 18 and older. The YRBSS is a school-based survey administered to students in grades 9-12 every two years. Steps can be taken for safer driving habits. Before driving, let people know you'll be driving and will return calls upon arrival. Turn off or silence your phone — remove the temptation to answer or reply to an incoming message. Avoid calling or texting someone else who is driving, to lessen their risk as well. Sanpete County is a great place to live. The people of this county are some of the best found anywhere in the world. We want to keep this great quality of life. Keeping crime in check is of utmost importance to our well being. We will have the opportunity to pick a new sheriff this coming Tuesday. Brian Nielson is the man for the job. He has had the experience in many aspects of law enforcement, with all branches of law enforcement in the county. Brian has a calming personality and is easy to work with. This will go along way in building relationships for success as an administrator. He is thorough and pays attention to detail when executing his duties as a police officer. On November 2nd remember vote Brian Nielson for Sanpete County Sheriff. -Kim Pickett Paid Advertisement Letters to the Editor The Gunnison Valley Gazette welcomes opinions from its readers concerning any subject pertinent to Gunnison Valley. Letters should be to the point and must include the writer's name, address and telephone number. Letters may not be used to replace advertisements. Letters to the editor will not be accepted from any candidate that has filed for political office or from anyone endorsing a specific candidate or party. Anything unsigned, of a libelous nature, or containing defamatory statements will not be considered for publication. All letters must be typed or legibly written and of reasonable length. The Editor reserves the right to edit for both length and content. Mail to "Letter to the Editor", P.O. Box 143 Gunnison, Utah, 84634. Or e-mail gazette@gtelco.net . The deadline is Monday before Noon. New Day. New Soup. Creamy Broccoli & Cheese Daily Monday-Sunday Tomato Garden with Rotini Cream of Potato with Bacon Monday gernen16er Wken„, as a patrol officer in Salina and patrol and resource officer in Gunnison. He has the three most important traits you need to be successful in a career: a good attitude and aptitude and honesty. Brian understands the make up of Sanpete County, having grown up in Ephraim, attending school there and working on the family farm. 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LLEY Lane Henderson, Publisher Mark Henline, Editor & Advertising Jodi Henline, Office Manager Call: (435) 528-5178 for subscription, news or advertising. FAX: (435) 528-5179 E-mail gazette@gtelco.net The Gunnison Valley Gazette is published each Thursday by Gunnison Valley Gazette, L.L.C., 328 North Valley Drive, P.O. Box 143 Gunnison, Utah 84634. Bulk rate postage (permit No. 11) is paid at Gunnison, Utah. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Gunnison Valley Gazette, P.O. Box 143 Gunnison, Utah 84634 Deadlines: News and advertising, Noon, Monday prior to publication. Subscription prices: One year, $25 in Sanpete County, one year, $30 outside Sanpete County. Single copy price 75 cents. Advertising rates available upon request. All articles and photographs submitted for publication are subject to editing and only will be used if the editor deems them newsworthy. The editor reserves the right to hold submitted news items for space reasons. 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