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Show Page 18 November 29, 1974 HILL TOP TIMES P iro ft . II ko structor will be well worth the by Maj. (Dr.) Robert Mosley, USAF Hospital Hill simple checklist developed by skiers in Europe, the "accident and injury" villans can At last, the winter season be defeated. has arrived along the Wasatch Here are those ideas passed Range. With it came clean, crisp air, beautifully snowcapped" mountains, some of the best snow conditions in the world, and ski season. EVERYTHING is like a a from folder or travel story the setting for a Hollywood movie. But like a movie, ski season brings its two villans "accident" and "injury" to haunt every skier. Every year, thousands of ski accidents and injuries are reported to the National Safety Council. So this year, don't become a victim of the ski villans ac- cident and injury. Defeat them by playing your own game. Only you can help. THROUGH the use of a time and money. is Proper Equipment: This a significant factor in avoiding ski accidents and injuries. If ski boots don't fit, the bindings may not release and skis will not respond properly to snow conditions which results in the skier becoming an uncontrolled projectile at the mercy of the slope. on to you. Physical Conditioning: Skiing is an active, strenuous sport. If a skier is not in good physical condition, he is unable to respond to the demands of the slope and becomes prone to uncontrolled motion, resulting in falls and condition the body, engage in calisthenics, such as jogging, bike riding or various exercises such as knee bends. To in- - - CHECKS Making sure her skis and bindings fit and are in good working order. Sherry Hope has them checked at the I'SAF Hospital Hill ski binding clinic by SSgt. Thomas V. Club skeet range. The eight week program, conducted by Lee Williams, and Ellen Heifer, Utah Skeet Shooting Association, con- sisted of the history of skeet shooting, the selection and care of equipment, com ponents and loading of the shot-shell- s, paperwork required in conducting tournaments, heavy emphasis on firearms and range safety, and three sessions of actual shooting on the Hill Rod and For beginners, it is a chance to practice before going into rated competition. y ... the slope. Make that of alcoholic beverage an "after ski" drink by the fireplace in your own home. Let's all try to have a safe and enjoyable ski season. AUTO FINANCING program. Boat, Travel Trailer & Mobile Home Financing AUTO INSURANCE and Insurance Q I'.ldg. 460. Vl!l HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE tr taetostvotty to M OOOEN AREA T-- DICK DAVENPORT For additional information call the recreation center, ext. ',070 or 3924. phonr 399-582- 1 520 26th St. Ogd.n f AM ! t PM I' Aikypg Vy OUR BOSS 8fl i alcohol and skiing. Alcohol slows reaction time, which impairs the skier's capability of responding to the demands to apply for HAS GONE 2 BANANAS!! Wiih Purchase You Receive 4r Well, this covers the European checklist. Now for one last point from a national safety checklist. Alcohol and gasoline make a lethal mixture. Likewise Certificates of achievement will be presented at the annual court of awards to the girls who completed all steps of the Matches will be held every Thursday evening, starting Dec. 5. at 7 p.m. in the Thornton Recreation Center, WOW!! bindings not plagued OFFICE Gun Club skeet range. Chess matches set If you're a chess player, here's your chance to get in some playing time and match wits against others. checked were with injuries. visit your GEICQ Thompson. (USAF photo: Biff Bergstrom) Girl scouts complete skeet shooting program Twenty Girl Scouts of Cadet Troop No. 459, under the leadership of Dorothy Jackson and Ann Workman, completed the final steps of a skeet shooting program by competing in a skeet tournament held at the Hill Rod and Gun their had and "ski binding clinic" to all military personnel and their dependents. This clinic is held every Friday afternoon between 1 and 3 p.m. in the cast room of the hospital. Bring in your skis and bindings and professional Adequate Knowledge: This lessons from a qualified people will be able to check them for proper fit. While no statistics were kept, the same type of clinic was conducted last year and it proved that those who came in TO ASSIST with this portion of the checklist, the USAF Hospital, Hill, is offering a injury. factor varies, depending on the skier's choice of runs. Whether it is beginner's hill or a downhill racer mountain, it is important for the skier to possess the knowledge and capability to ski in a controlled situation at all times. If you are a beginner, tfilfifi) I 0 0311) 09(315133300 FR mm 0311)0? 03393300 VSySEfitSt 0? 03333300 vaa3Bxai)cm33:ee ffiEGffiOd ran ' J L'i'" rTlHfHTT MOBILE MANSIONS nso north miain layton 376-122- 7 |