Information on St. Louis View
Date of Telecast: March 9th and March 16th 2002 - 7:00am-7:30am
Title of Program: St. Louis View
Guests and Issues Discussed:
The City of Mt. Vernon Illinois is coming to grips with the ordinance changes necessary to guide the placement, age and condition of mobile and modular homes in city limits. These changes are causing a great deal of debate.
Roy Payne, City Manager, gave an overview of the deliberations the City has been through. A dissenting view was heard from Cort Jones, a local mobile home dealer and owner of a mobile home park. We also heard from Bill Armstrong, chairman of the Jefferson County Board for his views on what impact this may have in the county, and from Norm Tilley, a local broker of Century 21 franchises, for his impressions.
The city continues to listen to interested parties to try and find a mutually agreeable solution to this problem.
The City can be contacted at (618) 242 5000, or by visiting the website at www.mtvernon.com
Information on Inside View for August, 2002.
In our regular look at the Inside View on issues facing you and your community we focus on the family. In order to have a healthy family, healthy patterns must be in place but if violent acts are happening, the cycle will continue unless you take steps to change the behavior. A woman is physically abused by her husband every 9 seconds in the U.S. Domestic Violence is complex and yet very individual. The goal is always to educate the public and empower women to re-establish her life without violence. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence has some helpful information on how people can move on to a better way of life. Check out their website at www.ncadv.org/resources/state.htm or call 1-800-799-7233.
Children are often the consequence of abuse but where would someone turn if your state doesn't provide adequate resources? The Every Child Matters Education Fund is an effort to make sure children are a priority in American Politics. Michael Petit is the founder and president. You can go to this website to find out information about how children in your state measure up in getting the care they need and find out what this organization is doing as well as what you can do: www.everychildmatters.org.
If you could be part of the solution to helping kids have a better life wouldn't you want to get involved? With the school year upon us, youth violence on the rise, teen pregnancy and drug problems becoming more and more prevalent, L.O.V.E, Let Our Violence End, is a way of promoting positive interaction among young people. It's a peer on peer mentoring program offered in schools nationwide and if it's not in your community, you can get one started. To find out more information on how you can help our young people establish a solid foundation for the future go to www.the-solution.org. You will also find helpful information on how to talk with your teen at www.teenswithproblems.com.
Information on Inside View for July, 2002
Inside View July 2002, check TV listings in your community for local time
and station.
THE OZONE THREAT
The summer months are here and that means more running around and more time
outdoors. Unhealthy ozone air quality levels occur in many areas across the
country. It poses serious health risks for millions of Americans. More
people are taking steps to reduce air pollution but do you really know why
it's important to do that? Check out this website to get more information on
the ozone and what you can do to make the environment safer for you, your
family, friends and neighbors.
www.epa.gov/airnow
BEATING THE HEAT
It goes hand in hand with ozone, you can be having fun in the sun, working
on your yard, or just spending extended periods of time outdoors and not
even realize your putting yourself at risk for heat exhaustion and in some
cases, heat stroke. Heat disorders affect everyone that's why the heat can
quickly become your enemy if you don't take precautions. Here are some wise
suggestions from UAMS ER Director, Glenn Raup:
*Use Common sense
*Avoid exercise outside from 10:00-2:00 during peak heat hours
*Eat light before going outside for long periods
*Avoid alcohol and caffeine
*Drink plenty of water
*Wear non-insulating, loose fitting clothes
*Take frequent breaks for 10-15 minutes every few hours
*Apply and re-apply sunscreen
Check out these websites for more helpful information:
www.noaanews.noaa.gov
www.redcross.orgweb.umr.edu/~umrshs/heat.html
http://www2.kumc.edu/kids/kid_tips_heat_stress.htm
www.applesforhealth.com
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE
It's another type of problem that's hitting folks this summer, advanced fee
loan scams. Have you been targeted or even a victim of the easy guaranteed
loans? It can be tempting in uncertain economic times but don't make your
financial situation worse. The Better Business Bureau is receiving a high
number of calls about this scam. Consumer Advocate with the Better Business
Bureau, Janet Robb suggests the following as sure signs it's a fraud:
*Pressure to act immediately
*Will not provide information
*Questionable connections to establish financial institutions
Visit www.bbb.org to obtain more information on
how to protect yourself from
this scam and others.
Information on Inside View for June, 2002
How will President Bush's call to
expand community service and volunteering
impact your community and how can you successfully promote volunteerism?
It's a loaded question with a powerful punch. Find out more about the
President's call to serve and why it's so important to invest your time
wisely at the following websites.
www.independentsector.org
www.usafreedomcorps.com
Self Image...it can make or break you. Unfortunately we are seeing more
young people between the ages of 11 and 14, referred to as tweens, overly
concerned about their appearance. An Impulse Research Corporation Body Image
Survey conducted by the National Dairy Council shows tweens are falling
short on building a better body. For more information on how nutrition plays
an important role in a positive self image check out the following websites.
www.nationaldairycouncil.org
www.whymilk.com
1-800-406-MILK
One in five people get skin cancer and one in 71 will get Melanoma. The key
to preventing skin cancer is taking preventative measures. Don't be one of
the five people who get skin cancer. Check out the websites below to gain
valuable information on protecting you and your family.
www.aad.org
www.skincancer.org
MONTANA
(2nd interview for June show for Montana. This interview replaces dairy
interview)
It's river season in Western Montana. To find out more information on
current water flows, safety tips, and recreational guides read these helpful
websites.
http://mt.waterdata.usgs.gov
www.floatmontana.com
Information on Inside View for May, 2002
Everyone has anxiety. In fact it's
what keeps a lot of us going at times.
Say your car starts more slowly one morning. You may get a little anxious
but then figure out it's the battery. That motivates you to buy a new
battery and that helps you, but when does anxiety become a problem and not a
help? To find about more on anxiety and depressive illnesses contact
Freedom from Fear
www.freedomfromfear.org
or call 1-888-442-2022
With so many states facing budget shortfalls this fiscal year, one area on
the chopping block is mental healthcare. Find out more about the uphill
battle to provide adequate services by visiting
www.nami.org
All you have to do is hear your co worker sneezing continually and see that
your car is green and that's not it's original color to know pollen is heavy
this year. Allergic Rhinitis, better known as hay fever, affects 35 million
people in the U.S. every year. Family Doctor and Allergy specialist, Dr.
Harold Hedges, suggests the following tips to get a handle on your allergies
before they handle you.
Avoiding Allergies
*stay inside during high pollen season
*use air conditioning and air filtration devices
*wear mask when working outdoors
*use antihistamines or nasal sprays
*avoid cats or dogs where indicated
You can also go to the following website to get information on daily pollen
counts in your community. www.pollen.com
OKLAHOMA version-
The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative has quickly become of national interest
with the divorce rate being high in most states. Many are looking to
Oklahoma to see if their efforts in recent years to reduce the divorce rate
by a third by the year 2010 are working. To find out more information on
strengthening marriage and reducing divorce go to
www.okmarriage.org or call
405-848-2171.
Information on Inside View for
April, 2002
Every day in the United States,
more than 3 children die as a result of
child abuse in the home. April is child abuse prevention month. For more
information on how you can help prevent child abuse and to find out more on
what organizations such as CASA are doing to help children re-establish a
firm foundation for life click on the following websites or call the 1-800
number below.
www.nationalcasa.org
www.childabuse.org
1-800-4-A-CHILD
The incidence of obese children ages 6-11 has increased by more than 50% in
the past 40 years. Today 1 in 5 kids are overweight. There are new studies
that show a direct link between healthy weight and dairy products. Milk is
not just for bones anymore. For more information on how dairy may help your
child maintain a healthy weight check out the information below.
www.nationaldairycouncil.org
Midwest Dairy Association 1-800-406-MILK
There are nearly 80,000 people waiting for organs in the United States right
now. Every 16 minutes another person is added to the national waiting list
for organs and 1/3 of these people will die while waiting for an organ
transplant. To find out more on organ donation and agencies in your state go
to the information below.
Arkansas -
Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency (ARORA)
Phone: 800-727-6726
website: www.arora.org
Missouri -
Mid-America Transplant Services
Phone: 800-333-6432
website: www.mts-stl.org
LifeCenter Northwest Donor Network, based in Bellevue, Washington
facilitates organ donation in Washington, Alaska, Montana and Northern
Idaho.
LifeCenter Northwest
1407 116th Ave NE Suite E-210
Bellevue, WA 98004
1.877.275.5269
Nevada - Nevada Donor Network
phone: 702-796-9600
website: none listed
Oklahoma - Oklahoma Organ Sharing Network
phone: 800-241-4483
website: www.oosn.org
Utah - Intermountain Organ Recovery System
phone: 800-833-6667
website: www.iors.com
Americans spend billions of dollars every year paying someone to do their
taxes. You might want to consider a free service offered by the AARP. It's
the Tax-Aide Service. It's available to people of all ages. To find out more
information about these services offered in your community and to help you
with any questions you might have about your taxes check out the following
websites and phone number.
www.aarp.org/taxaide; www.irs.org;
1-888-AARPNOW
It's National Heart month and believe it or not there will be 400,000 new
cases of heart failure diagnosed this year. This disease hospitalizes more
people than all forms of cancer combined and affects people of all ages.
Find out how to take better care of yourself and gather other important
information on how to have a healthy heart at the following website.
www.americanheart.org
Right along with a healthy heart comes healthy choices about what you're
eating. The following website can give you some great recipes about how to
incorporate heart healthy foods into your every day diet.
www.deliciousdecisions.org
.Information from Inside View for January, 2002
Many state leaders have described the 2002 budget outlook as cautiously
optimistic, bleak, and even grim so what does this mean to your pocket book.
Here are some helpful websites for you to find out more information on how
the economic downturn will affect you.
http://www.nber.org/
http://www.stls.frb.org/fred/
http://www.access.gpo.gov/congress/eibrowse/broecind.html
http://www.dismal.com/dismal
State and Regional Sites (scroll down on state budget conditions
document at NCSL to see actions and types of remedy)
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/fiscal/sfo2001.htm
http://www.bea.doc.gov/bea/regional/data.htm
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Arkansas and Oklahoma saw the greatest overall improvements in health
nationwide last year while Utah continues to have some of the healthiest
people around. See how your state compares and what you can do in the new
year to improve your health.
TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
*Don't smoke-promote clean indoor air
*Eat right-promote better nutrition in schools and the community
*Be physically active-promote physical activity in your community
*Be safe-seat belts, smoke detectors, bike helmets, fall prevention
*Be a community advocate-talk to your elected officials
Helpful websites:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/hus/hus.htm
http://www.unitedhealthfoundation.com/rankings2001/index.html
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Smoking remains the number one cause of preventable disease and death in the
United States. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control or C-D-C,
suggests many states aren't doing enough to help people quit smoking. The
results of this study are 17 states aren't offering the counseling services
needed to help people in their Medicaid programs stop smoking. There are
different age groups but several individuals are pregnant women who know
they should stop but can't. Medicaid recipients have a smoking prevalence of
50% greater than the overall U.S. population. The author of this study,
Berkley professor Helen Schaufler says states would see an immediate benefit
in the health of the Medicaid population and taxpayers could see less of a
burden. The argument to this is this the best form of preventative medicine?
Here are some numbers:
70% of smokers now want to quit
46% try to quit each year
Most try to quit on their own
50% of all smokers have now quit
Also, just under 60% of current smokers in middle schools have tried to quit
smoking cigarettes in the last year. Teens in high school who smoke are much
more likely to live with someone who smokes.
Senator Dick Durbin is proposing legislation that would provide tobacco
cessation services under Medicaid. You can see if and what your state is
doing by going to the following website.
Helpful website:
www.cdc.gov
Information from Inside View for December, 2001
ABOUT 3 IN EVERY TEN AMERICANS WILL BE INVOLVED IN AN ALCOHOL RELATED CRASH
AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES.IN 1999 THERE WERE NEARLY 2 ALCOHOL RELATED
DEATHS EVERY HOUR...43 PER DAY AND 303 PER WEEK... THAT'S EQUIVALENT TO TWO
JETLINERS CRASHING WEEK AFTER WEEK. THAT GIVES YOU QUITE A PERSPECTIVE BUT
THE GOOD NEWS IS ALCOHOL RELATED DEATHS HAVE DECREASED BY A THIRD SINCE
1980. UNFORTUNATELY OUR FIRST GUEST WAS NOT SO FORTUNATE. JESSICA JAMES
JOINS ME NOW TO TELL US WHY AND HOW SHE'S CHAMPIONING HER CAUSE TO GET
PEOPLE TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY AND IN SOME CASES NOT AT ALL...THAT WOULD BE
THE CASE IN DRIVING.
*Source Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration
STATE-BY-STATE TRAFFIC DEATHS 2000
TOTAL TRAFFIC DEATHS ALCOHOL RELATED DEATHS
Arkansas 652 200
Missouri 1157 511
Montana 237 110
Oklahoma 652 221
Utah 373 89
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WITH HOLIDAY TRAVEL IN HIGH GEAR... WHATEVER YOUR DESTINATION THIS YEAR ...
YOU KNOW... AND SOME HAVE PERSONALLY EXPERIENCED THE DELAYS AT AIRPORTS
SINCE THE SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACKS... BUT JUST HOW LONG ARE THE SECURITY
CHECKS TAKING AND WHAT CAN YOU DO TO MAKE YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE GO MORE
SMOOTHLY. TIM HOLDER OF MARK CASSADY TRAVEL JOINS US WITH WAYS TO EASE OUR
TRAVEL WOES.
YOUR AIRPORT ARRIVAL TIMES
Little Rock (depending on the day) 1-1/12 hours
St. Louis - 1 hour
Salt Lake City - 1 hour
Oklahoma City and Tulsa - 1 hour
Reno (depending no the day) 1-1/2 hours
Las Vegas - 2 hours
Billings - 1 1/2-2 hours
THE PREPARED TRAVELER CHECKLIST
-Check the status of your flight the day before travel
-Pack appropriately
-Allow plenty of extra time at the airport
-Have required documents easily accessible
-Be prepared MENTALLY for baggage/passenger screenings
-Take snacks/food with you
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Flu season is from November-April. Take precautions now and avoid hassles
later..
WHO NEEDS A FLU SHOT
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*People aged 50 and above
*People in long term care facilities
*People with health problems
*People with weakened immuned systems due to HIV infection, treatment with
steriods or chemotherapy
*Anyone 6 months to 18 years old in long term aspirin therapy
*People who will be past the 3rd trimester of pregnancy during flu season
*Health care workers and those in contact with high risk individuals
This is a great website to find out more information about the flu or any
other health concern you may have.
www.cdc.gov
Information from Inside View for November, 2001
AMERICANS HAVE RESPONDED OVERWHELMINGLY TO THE CALL TO HELP FOLLOWING THE
SEPTEMBER ELEVENTH ATTACK ON THE WORLD TRADE CENTER AND PENTAGON... BUT
THERE ARE MANY CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE THAT JUST DEAL
WITH EVERYDAY NEEDS. WITH THE HOLIDAY SEASON APPROACHING HOW CAN YOU MAKE
SURE YOUR CHARITABLE DOLLAR IS GIVEN WISELY. JANET ROBB WITH THE BETTER
BUSINESS BUREAU IS HERE NOW WITH SOME GUIDES TO GIVING.
www.give.org/
www.ftc.gov 1-877-FTC-HELP]{GRAPHIC}
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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR WHEN EVERY STORE WINDOW AND DISPLAY IS DECORATED IN
HOLIDAY FASHION BUT BEFORE YOU GET TOO EXCITED ABOUT YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING
HAVE YOU TAKEN STOCK OF HOW MUCH MONEY YOU ACTUALLY HAVE TO SPEND THIS YEAR?
LINDA TUCKER WITH CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING JOINS US WITH WAYS TO KEEP
SEASONAL SPENDING FROM STRAINING OUR PERSONAL FINANCES.
Linda Tucker\Consumer Credit Counseling Service
1-800-255-2227 www.helpingfamilies.org.
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GETTING YOUR PACKAGES SAFELY TO THEIR DESTINATION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON HAS
TAKEN ON A MUCH MORE SIGNIFICANT MEANING. LEISA GAY WITH THE UNITED STATES
POSTAL SERVICE IS HERE TO TALK WITH US ABOUT WHAT STEPS THE POSTAL SERVICE
IS TAKING TO MAKE SURE OUR MAIL IS SAFE AND TO FILL US IN ON WHAT WE CAN DO
.
Leisa Gay\United States Postal Service
CAUTION & COMMON SENSE
*Don't open or shake suspicious mail
*Isolate it
*Call the appropriate authorities
www.usps.com 1-800-CRIME-TV
ANTHRAX &BIOTERRORISM
www.senate.gov/~frist/
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(OCTOBER)
IT'S A PARTNERSHIP THAT SEEMS LIKE A NATURAL FIT. BOTH CASA AND THE ONE
CHILD-ONE CHURCH PROGRAM WANT TO HELP ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN FIND
PERMANENT LOVING HOMES. FATHER GEORGE CLEMENTS FOUNDED THE ONE CHURCH ONE
CHILD PROGRAM AND IS WELL KNOWN INTERNATIONALLY FOR HIS EFFORTS. HE'S BEEN
SUCCESSFUL IN PLACING MORE THAN 100,000 BLACK AND BIRACIAL CHILDREN IN
PERMANENT HOMES NATIONWIDE. DIANE ROBINSON IS A CASA STATE DIRECTOR, WHO'S
ROLE IS TO BE A VOICE IN THE COURTS FOR CHILDREN.
Diane Robinson\CASA State Director
Father George Clements\"One Church-One Child"
Faith Communities in Action for Children 1-866-284-8111/ CASA 1-866-284-8111
www.ar.ncasaa.org
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AN ESTIMATED 30-TO-50 MILLION AMERICANS HAVE A HARD TIME DIGESTING DAIRY
FOODS WITHOUT THE UNCOMFORTABLE SYMPTOMS THAT FOLLOW. HOW DO YOU KNOW IF
YOU'RE LACTOSE INTOLERANT AND DOES THAT MEAN NO DAIRY... *PERIOD FOR YOU....
REGISTERED DIETICIAN NATALIE WEBB WITH THE MIDWEST DAIRY COUNCIL IS HERE TO
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE.
IF YOU'D LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THESE RECIPES AN HELPFUL TIPS GO
TO THIS WEBSITE OR CALL THE 1-800 406-MILK. IT'S THAT EASY. 1-800-406-MILK
www.ilovecheese.com
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(AIRED IN AUGUST)
ABOUT TWO AND A HALF MILLION CHILDREN ARE INJURED OR KILLED BY HAZARDS IN
THE HOME EVERY YEAR... MANY ARE RELATED TO RECALLED PRODUCTS. THREE STATES
HAVE PASSED A CHILDREN'S PRODUCT SAFETY ACT AND MORE ARE LIKELY TO FOLLOW.
ARKANSAS IS THE LATEST STATE TO PASS SUCH A BILL. ATTORNEY GENERAL MARK
PRYOR IS HERE TO TALK WITH US ABOUT WHY IT BECAME AN OBVIOUS NEED.
Mark Pryor\ Arkansas Attorney General
www.childproductsafety.com