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No
Drugs Allowed
by Ryan Falk
September 13, 2006
 The
Carbon Metro Drug Task Force, Helper City Police and the Utah
Highway Patrol arrested 49-year-old Robert Versluis of Helper
over the weekend. A search of the suspects vehicle over the weekend
yielded 2 pounds of marijuana, a quarter-pount of suspected methamphetamine,
and 1-ounce of suspected cocaine.
Carbon Metro Drug Task Force Agent Richard Boyden says, "this
was a result of good police work, and an example of inter-agency
cooperation. Large quantities of drugs were intercepted before
being distributed to the streets of our community."
The Drug Task Force received informaiton that a shipment of
drugs was being transported for the Salt Lake are to a known destination
in Helper City.
UHP Trooper Jason Marshall located the suspected vehicle, and
conducted a traffic stop near the Scofield junction on Highway
- 6
K-9 Officer Lynn Archuleta and his drug dog Brooke, of trhe
Helper City Police Department were requested to search Versluis'
vehicle. Rober L. Versluis was booked into the Utah County Jail
on multiple counts of drug trafficking, drving under the influence
of drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Expect
Delays
by Ryan Falk
September 13, 2006
The Utah Department of Transportation will soon begin construction
eight miles north of Moab on SR-128.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane in alternating directions
from September 18th to the end of November. Crews are extending
a culvert box made of concrete under the existing road. UDOT advises
motorist that they should expect at least a 15-minute delay through
the construction area.
Motorists are advised to call 511, Utah's free Travel Information
line to find the current travel and road condition updates.
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Kid's
Free Fishing Day
by Ryan Falk
September 13, 2006
 The
Division of Wildlife Resources is sponsoring a Kids' Fishing Day
at the Gigliotti Pond in Helper this Saturday the 16th. The event
is free and fishing licenses are not required for anglers under
14-years of age.
DWR information officer Brent Stettler says there will be a lot
going on for the kids that day.
(sound #4861)
The fish limit at the pond is four fish, which can consist of
rainbow trout, largemouth bass and bluegill.
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Coming
Together
by Ryan Falk
September 13, 2006
It is now Day 3 in the construction of the Dino
Mine Adventure Park and things are progressing nicely.
Officials say they have seen a great response in
the number of volunteers for the first two days and are hoping
that that trend continues.
They are worried however about Friday night with
the number of volunteers that will show up. The Carbon and Emery
High Football game will be held in Emery and officials say that
could put a kink in the construction schedule. They are asking
people to sign up for Friday night and Saturday so they will be
able to unveil the completed park Saturday afternoon.
Park officials are still asking for variable speed drills and
tall ladders.
They are also looking for powerful chainsaws with
operators who are proficient in operating the machine. They will
need the chainsaws to cut off the excess wood scheduled for later
in the construction.
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Dino
Mine Adventure Park Day
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Dino
Mine Instructions
by Ryan Falk
September 12, 2006
Day 2 resumed today in the construction of the Dino Mine Adventure
Park. There were not as many volunteers this morning as yesterday
and officials are still asking for more volunteers for the morning
and the afternoon shift.
Officials had to reassign volunteers who signed up for this
evenings shift to different days because of the overwhelming number
of volunteers scheduled for tonight.
Also, officials are asking those who take their kids to the
Day Care at the Castle Valley Center to send them with a lunch
or dinner and a snack. Food will not be provided for the kids.
If anyone has variable speed drills, or 6 and 10-foot ladders
and are willing to lend them for the build, please take them down
to the Terrace Hills park by the skate park.
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Shooting
Range
by Ryan Falk
September 12, 2006
The Carbon County Recreation/Transportation Special Service
District held their monthly meeting last night.
The board reviewed the funding of multiple projects currently
under construction.
One project in particular is the North Springs Shooting Range.
The board approved another 7-hundred-thousand-dollars to pave
the road to the range and 80 stalls on the facility. However they
denied anymore funding for the range until the shooting and gun
clubs, who are in charge of marketing and planning, develop a
marketing strategy for use of the facility.
The range is scheduled to be open for certain events between
the middle and end of October.
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Golf
Troubles
by Ryan Falk
September 12, 2006
The Carbon County Golf Course spoke to the Recreation/ Transportation
Special Service District last night as well.
Club and course professional Tom King said that the month of
August was a difficult month as far as course users go. King reported
a 20-percent drop in use from last year and King says that is
in part due to the weather last month.
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DWS
Changes
by Ryan Falk
September 11, 2006
The Department of Workforce Services made a few policy changes
last month for those who receive food stamps. Under the new changes,
all able-bodied adults must be employed or looking for employment
to be eligible for food stamps.
Workforce Service Manager Susan Etzel says Carbon and Emery
Counties are exempt of these changes but that could soon change.
(sound #4861)
If any changes to the exemptions happen, DWS will notify those
who will be effected and set them up with an employment plan.
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Dino
Construction
by Ryan Falk
September 11, 2006
Day one in the week-long construction for the Dino Mine Adventure
Park is underway and officials are happy with the turnout so far.
Secretary to the General Coordinators for the park, Amy Jespersen
says they are still in need of more volunteers.
(sound # 4862)
There are three shifts thourghout the day for volunteers. Shift
one begins at 8:00 am and ends at noon. Shift two starts at 12:30
p.m. and goes to 5:00 pm. And shift three starts at 5:30 and last
until dusk.
Volunteers are especially in need for shift one and two in all
capacities.
Construction is slated for the rest of this week and if all
goes as planned, will culminate this Saturday for ribbon cutting
ceremony.
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Carbon
Avenue Crash
by Ryan Falk
September 08, 2006
Two people were taken to the hospital yesterday after a car
crash on 4th South and Carbon Avenue.
Witnesses say a mini van tried to enter Carbon Avenue and pulled
out in front of a black jeep. The jeep couldn't stop in time and
t-boned the van.
Three people were riding in the jeep and two were take to the
hospital with minor injuries.
A couple was in the mini van and are apparently ok after the accident.
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"The
Eagle"
by Ryan Falk
September 08, 2006
The College of Eastern Utah's student produced newspaper, "The
Eagle," has been awarded a first place finish from the American
Scholastic Press Association.
CEU entered an edition of last year's newspaper to the ASPA and
received the good news just recently.
The Eagle was judged on content and layout and competed against
thousands of schools from across the country.
Advisor to the Eagle Dr. Susan Polster says the students learn
many aspects of journalism.
(sound #4861)
The Eagle has won countless awards since it started competing
in national competitions from story content to best sports photo.
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Golden
Tragedy
by Ryan Falk
September 07, 2006
 A
golden eagle was hit by a vehicle this afternoon in Price Canyon
and left to die.
A Savage truck driver reported seeing a large bird hit by a red
truck with New Mexico plates passing illigally. They red pickup
didn't brake, slow down, or even stop leaving the bird to die
on the roadside. The Savage driver reported stopping and running
down to the site of the bird and seeing her in distress but alive.
He then Notified the police and Second Chance Wildlife.
Owner of Second Chance Wildlife, Debbie Pappas went to rescue
the Eagle, but the bird had died before she got there.
Pappas says even though it might have been an accident, it's
a crime not to report it.
(sound #4862)
Pappas is always searching and asking for donations since nearly
all of the money to care for the injured animals comes from her
own pocket.
All the expenses of rescued animals and birds are paid for out
of the pocket of Debbie Pappas. The surgeries, medications, food
and other expenses. Pappas is also asking for meat from hunters
this season. If you have any extra meat from deer, elk or any
small game animals, she is always looking for donations.
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Sunnyside Fire
by Ryan Falk
September 07, 2006
There is a small fire burning in the Range Creek area above
the town of Sunnyside.
Reports this morning by the Bureau of Land Management approximated
the fire to be only 10 acres in size, but the fire is close to
some Freemont Indian artifacts.
As of right now, the fire hasn't destroyed anything and officials
say the fire is almost completely contained.
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URANIUM
MINES
by Ryan Falk
September 07, 2006
22 abandoned Uranium mines in Emery and Grand Counties are going
to be sealed off for good later this month.
The Labyrinth Canyon Project will seal 22 uranium mine portals
along the Green River northwest of Dead Horse Point State Park.
The work is part of the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining's
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program.
Spokesman of Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining Jim Springer
says the potential danger with these mines was quite significant.
(sound #4861)
Eliminating public hazards posed by the open mines is the prime
objective of the Labyrinth Canyon Project, but there will be historical
and cultural resources preserved during the reclamation work.
The mines in Labyrinth Canyon and surrounding areas were created
during the uranium boom of the Cold War in the late 1950s and
into the 70's.
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New
Boating Laws
by Ryan Falk
September 06, 2006
Boaters throughout the state of Utah will have to abide by a
couple of new laws on Utah waters starting immediately.
Manager of Huntington State Park Dan Richards tells us what
the two new laws are.
(sound #4861)
The state is implementing the new laws in hopes of cutting down
the increased numbers of carbon monoxide related deaths around
the state.
Richards understands that with new laws like this there will
be an education curve for the public that can last up to a year.
They plan to talk to the boaters on Huntington Lake to inform
them of the new changes.
For more information on the new changes, you can visit www.stateparks.gov
or call the states toll free number 1-800-322-3770
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Labor
Day Force
by Ryan Falk
September 05, 2006
Travelers from around the state hit the road for this past Labor
Day Weekend.
Utah Highway Patrol Lieutenant Dave Bennion is happy to report
that there were no fatalities in the region. He says people for
the most part used common sense.
(sound #4862)
Utah Department of Transportation's DUI blitz was also in full
force last weekend and Lieutenant Bennion reports that there were
an average number of arrests in the region. He reported at least
5 arrest with other officers yet to file their paper work.
Price City Police were also involved in the blitz and report
1 DUI arrest over the weekend.
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Explosive
Discovery
by Ryan Falk
September 05, 2006
 An
interesting and possibly dangerous discovery was made yesterday
morning on Highway 6 between Wellington and Price.
Emergency Response Coordinator for the Carbon County Sheriff's
Office Jason Llewelyn tells us what they found.
(sound #4861)
The blasting caps were found and reported by a passerby on the
highway that was following the Dyno Nobel truck.
 Typically
these particular blasting caps and cords are an extremely safe
explosive but since some of the cords were damaged after spilling
in the road, The Utah County Bomb Squad were called in to handle
the removal.
Northbound traffic was limited to one lane in and around the
area of the explosives.
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Coal
Truck Rollover
by Ryan Falk
September 01, 2006
A Savage truck carrying coal from Sunnyside overturned yesterday
as it tried to enter Highway 6.
The driver was apparently going to fast to make the turn and
flipped her truck and trailer which ended up blocking both lanes
of the Highway.
Traffic was shut down for about five hours while crews tried
to clean up the wreck. HazMat was called in because the truck's
diesel tank ruptured spilling fuel everywhere.
The driver of the truck sustained tauma to the head in the accident
and was lifelighted to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in
Orem in serious condition. However her condition is not known
at this time.
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Wildfires
in Emery County
by Ryan Falk
August 31, 2006
There are two new wildfires burning near and around Emery County.
The first is just outside of Castle Dale. It has only burned a
couple of acres. The larger of the two is outside of Manti. Some
700 acres have burned and crews are still battling the fire. The
fire is expected to be contained in the next day or two.
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Immunize
For Kindergarten
by Ryan Falk
August 31, 2006
School is back in session and that means immunizations for many.
Children entering kindergarten and the 7th grade must meet Immunization
requirements to be able to attend school.
Emergency Response Coordinator for Southeastern Utah Health
Department Terrie Wright says 7th graders have new requirements.
(sound #4862)
The guidelines remain the same for children entering kindergarten.
Now kids may be allowed to attend school on a conditional basis
if at least one dose of each required immunization has been completed
and the child is currently on schedule to finish the rest.
Contact your child's health care provider for more information.
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Highway
Construction
by Ryan Falk
August 31, 2006
Construction on the interchange between west and east Price
on Highway 6 is nearly complete, which will make it a bit easier
for travel.
Roadway Operations Manager for Price UDOT Dave Babcock says there's
they should be done fairly soon.
(sound #4861)
The 3-mile section of road was over due for work since it last
received improvements in 1991.
Babcock says the road is getting a new surface and that the five
bridges in the area need general maintenance.
Construction began on the road about a month ago and Babcock
says it has taken this long because of the restrictions they put
on the contractors to keep 2 lanes open.
The total cost of the construction is estimated just under 2-million-dollars
and should have an expected life of another 10 years.
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Trains
by Ryan Falk
August 30, 2006
Union Pacific also warns everyone to be extra careful this Labor
Day weekend around trains and especially around train crossings.
Spokesman for Union Pacific Railroad Mark Davis says both drivers
and pedestrians need to be careful.
(sound #4863)
Davis says a locomotive weighs roughly 3-hundred-and-35-thousand-pounds
and says your vehicle doesn't stand a chance in a collision.
(sound #4864)
Union Pacific also wants to warn hunters this hunting season
that walking on the train track can be extremely dangerous and
to use caution.
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Accidents
Resulting in Death
by Ryan Falk
August 30, 2006
There have been many serious accidents resulting
in deaths this past month and with the Labor Day holiday weekend
ahead, officials warn people to be extra careful when traveling.
Utah Highway Patrol Lieutenant David Bennion says just pay attention
to the road.
(sound #4861).
 There
have been three rollover accidents where the passengers were also
ejected from the vehicles.
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week-and-a-half ago, a family of four were on their way to Texas
from Logan. They apparently got lost and tried to exit the highway
too quickly and flipped the SUV. Three people were not wearing
seat belts and were ejected. All three sustained serious injuries
and one died as a result of those injuries.
Two other rollover accidents have been reported
this month both outside of Green River on I-70.
Five people died in one of the accidents when 11
illegal immigrants were packed into a suburban and heading north.
The driver apparently fell asleep and rolled the vehicle. The
six survivors were taken to St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction,
Colorado with different injuries.
And just over the weekend, a juvenile apparently stole a vehicle
in Ephriam and was heading eastbound on I-70 when he lost control
of the car. He also was ejected and taken to Grand Junction as
well.
Lieutenant Bennion also warns of drowsy driving.
Bennion says a quick nap can make the world of difference.
(sound #4862)
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West
Nile Claims Local Man's Life
by Ryan Falk
August 30, 2006
West Nile Virus has shown it's ugly face, this time in Carbon
County. A man over the age of 65 has died after being infected
with the virus making this the third death in the state this year.
The Utah Department of Health has announced that so far this year
65 human cases have been reported which is five times higher than
the 12 cases reported at the same time last year.
Health Officer for Southeastern Utah District Health Department
Dave Cunningham said "mosquito activity has increased in
our county the last two weeks due to the recent storms. We expect
it to get worse before it gets better."
Public Health officials are concerned by the high number of
cases. Roughly half of the reported human cases have been neuroinvasive,
the most serious form of the disease.
The risk of West Nile virus continues to exist throughout the
state and
mosquitoes with the virus will continue to wreak havoc throughout
September and even into October in warmer areas of the state.
State Epidemiologist for Utah Department of Health Dr. Robert
Rolfs said "the end of summer does not mark the end of West
Nile virus. Utahn's still need to protect themselves by wearing
DEET and long sleeves and pants when outdoors from dusk until
dawn."
Rolfs also warns that there is no treatment for the virus only
supportive care. So your best protection is prevention.
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Food
Drive
by Ryan Falk
August 29, 2006
Price City's Wellness Committee's month long food drive is almost
over but they want to make a big push to help out the local Food
Bank in Price.
Price City Collection's Clerk Wilma Barnett says now is the Food
Bank's worst months for donation.
(sound #4862)
Price City Library is holding a Food For Fines donation in correlation
with the Wellness Committee's food drive. Anyone with fines can
donate canned food instead of money. The library will continue
their Food For Fines through September.
Anyone wanting to donate can deliver food to the Utility Office
in the Price City building or call Mrs. Barnett and she will pick
up the items. The food drive officially ends August 31st.
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AVID
Chip
by Ryan Falk
August 29, 2006
 The
Carbon County Animal Shelter is offering the AVID chip along with
a lifetime registration for your pet and a Carbon County Pet License
for 15-dollars.
Officer of the Animal Shelter Nicole Adams says the process
is easier for the animal than the human.
(sound #4861)
The AVID chip stand for American Veterinary Identification Device
and holds a nine-digit identification number specifically for
each animal.
Any time an animal is recovered or brought to a shelter, the
animal will be scanned to see if they have the chip in them. If
the animal has, the recovery process is very easy.
For more information, contact the Carbon County Animal Shelter.
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New
Cancer Resource Center
by Ryan Falk
August 28, 2006
The American Cancer Society and Castleview Hosptial are unveiling
a new Cancer Resource Center located at the hospital here in Price
August 31 from 1-2 p.m.
It is the first Center of this type to open in Utah.
Quality of Life Manager for the American Cancer Society Sharon
Hinckley says this new resource center offers much needed help
for cancer patients and their families.
(sound #4863)
The grand opening festivities will start at 1:00 p.m. in the
Castleview Hospital Classroom and last 20 minutes. People are
then invited to tour the Center. Price City Mayor Joe Piccolo
will speak along with his wife who is a cancer survivor.
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New
Business
by Ryan Falk
August 28, 2006
Price city welcomed two new businesses to the area with ribbon
cutting ceremonies this afternoon.
 Curves
held their grand RE-opening under new management. New owner of
Curves Dorothy Wilson tells us what Curves offers for women.
(sound #4861)
Curves also features new hours. They will be open from 6:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. And then from
6:00 a.m. to noon and again from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday
and Thursday.
 Eastern
Utah School of Dental Assisting is also now open for classes and
will provide education and hands on instruction for everyone wanting
to start a career in dental assisting.
Instructor and co-founder of Eastern Utah School of Dental Assisting
Dr. Vance Fonsbeck says this program is the only one of its kind
in the area.
(sound #4862).
Eastern Utah School of Dental Assisting is still accepting people
for their next session. Classes begin September 16 and will go
through November 18th. Another session is scheduled to begin in
January.
They will be holding an open house Thursday the 31st for people
who want more information and catalogs about the school.
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Car
and RV Show
by Ryan Falk
August 25, 2006
 The
3rd annual main street Car and RV sale is going on through the
rest of today and tomorrow with Downtown Alive scheduled for tomorrow
with a bunch of events planned.
Main Street coordinator for Price City Nancy Cammans says this
year they are running into a few problems with all the participation.
(sound #4863)
Downtown alive will kick off Saturday with merchants on Main
Street holding a sidewalk sale. Cammas says there are other events
planned throughout the day as well.
(sound #4864)
Shonie will be broadcasting live from Main Street tomorrow on
KRPX-95.3 The Peak from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Night
Classes
by Ryan Falk
August 25, 2006
Southeast Applied Technology College will be offering night
classes for the business community in computer literacy with Custom
Fit Funding available for all business that qualify.
Custom Fit Representative Bill Vande Sluis (Vanda Sloos) says
knowing how to use acomputer is essential these days.
(sound #4865)
Custom Fit is a state funded program that helps offset the cost
of training for businesses.
Classes begin September 11th and those who qualify for funding
will receive up to 60-percent off of tuition and books.
For more information call Bill at 613-1438.
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Morgage
Rates
by Ryan Falk
August 24, 2006
Good news to anyone wanting to buy or re-mortgage their home.
Mortgage rates dropped again to a 6-month low making it cheaper
for home buyers.
Mortgage Loan Officer for Eastern Utah Community Credit Union
Petrea Oman says now is a great time to buy.
(sound #4861)
This current drop in mortgage rates is particularly intriguing
because the Prime Rate continues to rise. Oman says usually when
one drops, the other does as well.
Fixed mortgage rates have fallen nearly one-half a percent since
the Federal Reserve last hiked rates at the end of June
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Back
to Germs
by Ryan Falk
August 24, 2006
Back-to-School is joy for some. Back-to-School is Back-to-Germs
for others.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC estimates
that 22 million school days are lost annually due to the common
cold. The CDC also reports that students not practicing proper
hand hygiene missed an average of 3 school days a year.
But there is good news. There are several steps students can
take to help protect themselves and others from the spread of
disease.
The most important thing is to wash you hands with soap and
warm water for 20-seconds. That's about the time it takes to sing
the "Happy Birthday" song twice. If soap and water are
not available, hand sanitizers are another option use can use.
They can kill 99.99-percent of many common germs that can make
you sick.
A couple other things that will help are to avoid touching your
eyes, nose and mouth when your hands are not clean. Also, be sure
to get plenty of sleep, physical activity, water and healthy food
to keep your immune system strong.
For more information and details about proper hygiene, visit
www.germx.com
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Yard
Sale
by Ryan Falk
August 24, 2006
Eastern Utah Community Credit Union will be holding a yard sale
on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in their parking lot.
Vice President of Operations Terri Lott says the proceeds of
the sale will go to a good cause.
(sound #4862)
There will also be a coke truck selling hotdogs, drinks, chips
and scones with proceeds from that going to charity as well.
There are no exclusions in items that are for sale. If you want
to donate, contact Terri or anyone at the Credit Union for more
information.
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Defensive
Driving Course
by Ryan Falk
August 23, 2006
The Utah Safety Council is now offering a four-hour defensive
driving course for the residents of Carbon and Emery Counties.
The course will be held Saturday, September 16th at the Castleview
Hospital Classroom from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Drivers who complete the course receive a 50-point reduction from
their Utah driving record, once every three years. Also, people
55 years and older may qualify for insurance discounts after completing
the course.
Registration is $40 a person, and a discount of $10 for those
55 and older seeking a reduction in their insurance rates.
For additional information or to register, contact the Utah Safety
Council at 1-800-933-5943.
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GDL
Law for Teens
by Ryan Falk
August 23, 2006
Media members statewide are being encouraged by AAA Utah to
report violations of the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) law
when reporting teen crashes. AAA believes the inclusion of information
on seat belt use in news reports about car crashes has played
a major role in increasing seat belt use in Utah.
The current provisions in the GDL law for teens under the age
of 17 include a nighttime driving restriction, which restricts
driving between the time of midnight to 5 a.m.
There is also a restriction that says teens within their first
six months of receiving their license cannot carry a passenger
who is not an immediate family member.
The last session of the legislature passed a law that eliminated
many of the exemptions in the GDL law so it is now more understandable
and easier to enforce.
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Labor
Day Travel Safety
by Ryan Falk
August 23, 2006
Labor Day is fast approaching and the Utah Safety Council estimates
four Utahns will die in motor vehicle accidents this coming holiday
weekend.
More individuals die in motor vehicle crashes and recreational
activity injuries during the period between Memorial Day weekend
to Labor Day weekend than any other time of the year. Last year
during the same period, there were 155 traffic fatalities in Utah,
representing 50-percent for the entire year.
The Utah Safety Council offers safe driving and traveling tips:
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Wear your seat belt at all times and be sure your children
are buckled up as well.
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Be sure to plan ahead before traveling by getting plenty
of rest to avoid fatigue.
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Slow down and drive the speed limit.
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Slow down during bad weather and especially DO NOT DRINK
AND DRIVE!
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For more information, call (801) 478-7878.
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