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General Dentistry
Route 89 Graeagle
FAMILY DENTAL CARE
"Providing personalized
care since 1990"
Manual Thera py Cardiac Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine Orthopedics
Neck/Back Care
Most insurances accepted -
including Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Portola 832-1701 Quincy 283-0311
Gregory Sawyer, DDS
Family Dentistry, Orthodontics
& Certified invisalign Provider
(530) 283-2811
2034 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971
(across from Polka Dot, East Quincy)
OPEN MON - FRI 8:30am - 4:30pm
Evening appointments available
0% financing available - O.A.C.
Family Dentistry
for Plumas County with a
Woman's Touch
Emily S. Herndon, DDS
New patients welcome
including children
General dentistry practice open
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
283-1119 431 W. Main Street, Quincy
He
Family Dentistry
All phases of General Dentistry
including
Orthodontics Crowns & Bridges Partials/Dentures Ex-
tractions Cosmetic Dentistry Bleaching
Periodontics Root Canals Dental implants
to anchor loose dentures or replace missing teeth
Now Accepting New Patients
181 S. Gulling St., Portola
530-832-4461 Fax 530-832-4409
QUINCY DRUG STORE
PORTOLA VILLAGE PHARMACY
Computer-linked to better provide customers
prescription needs
Two convenient locations to pick up your medications.
Both stores are HSA/FSA card compliant and accept
most insurance plans
Our friendly staff looks forward to taking care of your
C}l.j INCY
FO-T 1875
283-0480
493 W. Main St., Quincy
Hours: M-F: 9-6 Sat. 9-1
It's the new drinking and driving -- and for good reason.
As Americans become more addicted to their cell phones,
BlackBerry devices and other PDAs, lawmakers throughout
the nation are taking action in the wake of a disturbing
national trend linking cell phone use with car crashes.
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA)
reports the use of cell phones and other mobile devices now
accounts for 25 percent of all police-reported traffic crashes.
Research shows that driving while talking, texting or e-mailing
with a cell phone or PDA can pose a serious distraction and
interfere with driving a motor vehicle.
As a result of the growing number of cell phone-related car
accidents, more states are pushing for legislation to ban cell
phone use while operating a motor vehicle, according to
FindLaw.com, the Internet's leading Web site for legal
information. States that have banned the handheld use of
cell phones by drivers include California, Connecticut, New
Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington as well as the District
of Columbia.
The facts are especially alarming for teenagers, for whom
driving-related incidents are the leading cause of death.
According to an NHTSA report, more than 50 percent of
teens admit to talking or texting on a cell phone while driving.
At least 20 states, including Texas. currently ban any kind of
cell phone use by teenage drivers, says FindLaw. com.
Because of the alarming trend linking cell phone use and
driving, the National Safety Council has gone even further
by calling for a complete ban on the use of all cell phones,
including "hands-free" devices, for drivers nationwide.
Any activity a driver engages in while driving has the
potential to distract the motorist from the primary task of
operating the vehicle. A distraction is defined by any event or
action that takes your eyes off the road (visual), mind off the
road (cognitive), or takes your hands off the steering wheel
(manual). Some research findings compare cell phone use to
other activities such as passenger conversations or changing
a CD while driving.
For example, studies have shown that cell phone use
compared to carrying on a conversation with a passenger can
be equally risky, while other studies show cell phone use to
be more risky. The difference between the two is a passenger
can monitor the driving situation along with the driver and
pause for, or alert the driver to, potential hazards, whereas a
person on the other end of the phone line is unaware of the
roadway situation.
But what if a driver encounters an emergency situation or
witnesses another driver's erratic driving? As a general role, if
you are in your car and witness a car accident or another
emergency, pull your vehicle over to a safe location and call
911.
However, in emergency situations drivers must use their
judgment regarding the urgency of the situation and the
necessity to use a cell phone while driving. The key here is to
avoid creating another emergency because you're using your
cell phone.
In addition to using a cell phone, there are many other
distractions that can increase the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, according to FindLaw.com. Some activities that
appear to be "hands free," such as looking at a GPS map
screen, can be just as distracting as navigating a car while
eating a hamburger. According to a study by the NHTSA and
the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, 80 percent of
crashes and 65 percent of near crashes involve some form of
driver distraction.
The study further concluded that the typical distraction
occurred within three seconds before the vehicle crash: The
bottom line is that drivers who engage more frequently in
distracted driving are more likely to be involved in a motor
vehicle accident or near crash Some common distractions
that should be avoided include:
Eating while driving, including unwrapping food products.
Changing a CD or adjusting the radio.
Applying make-up.
* Settling a dispute between children.
Controlling a loose pet.
i, Reading a print map or watching a GPS map screen while
driving.
Looking at an object or event outside of your car, like
another accident.
It is also important to keep in mind that some activities are
carried out more frequently and for longer periods of time and
may result in greater risk. The primary responsibility of the
driver is to operate a motor vehicle safely: The task of driving
requires full attention and focus. Cell phone use can distract
drivers from this task. risking harm to themselves and others.
Therefore, the safest course of action is to refrain from using
a cell phone while driving.
To learn more about cell phone use and driving laws, visit
www.findlaw.com.
PLUMAS PHYSICAL THERAPY
Kory Felker, M.RT.
"We Get Results"
Orthopedic
Manual Therapy
Sports & Aquatic Therapy
Home Health Cardiac Rehabilitation
Most Insurances Accepted
QUINCY GRAEAGLE
78 Central Ave., #2 8989 Hwy. 89, Bldg. 36 #1
530-283-2202 530-836-1178
530-283-2204 (FAX)
SIERRA FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC.
. New patients welcomed
STEWART A. GATELY, D.D.S.
FAMILY, GENERAL COSMETIC DENTISTRY TMJ TREATMENT
ADULT & CHILD ORTHODONTICS TEETH WHITENING
ORTHOPEDIC APPLIANCES TO CORRECT BITE PROBLEMS
IMPLANTS TO STABILIZE LOOSE DENTURES & PARTIALS
PREVENTATIVE TREATMENT PROMOTING HEALTHY GUMS
ORAL SURGERY CONSCIOUS SEDATION
Most major insurance plans accepted
Payment plans available
352 Lawrence Street Phone: (530) 283-3947
Quincy, CA 95971 Fax: (530) 283-2126
Serving Plumas Count for 19+ years
Seneca Healthcare District
130 Brentwood Dr. 258-2151
Lake Almanor Clinic
199 Reynolds Road 258-4256
Chester
Feather River Fitness
"Better than ever"
Full schedule of group exercise classes
Sauna Free Weights Jacuzzi
Challenge Courts Tuesday & Thursday
2 Racquetball Courts
336 Crescent St., Quincy
283-9401
Mon-Thurs 5am-9pm
Fri 5am-7pm Weekends 8am-Noon
Eastetv Piumas
Health Cat'e
"People .lh:,llff.g People"
Main Hospital Campus
500 First Avenue
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-6500 or
(800) 571-EPHC
Comprehensive In & Outpatient Services -
Including Full Service Lab, X-ray, Mammog-
raphy, Ultrasound, CT, Respiratory Therapy
and Outpatient Procedures
24-Hour Emergency Room
ACLS Ambulance (carl 911) i
Family Dentist --"l :
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Periodontics
Oral Implantology
Periodontal Prosthesis
Michael W. Herndon, D.D.S
Amsterdam Fellow
431 W. Main Street Quincy CA 95971
530-283-1119
FAX: 530-283-2319
Declaration Drive, Suite 102 Chico CA 95973
' 530-893-8327
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