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Show t Page 2 HILL TOP TIMES February 15, 1980 - dsOeb is . . - During a recent automobile trip to an invitational powerlifting meet at Williams AFB, Ariz., three Hill AFB military people traveling at night near that base came upon the scene of a very recent motorcycle accident. "I noticed one individual along the side of the road," said Capt. Jan W. Shendow, Reliability Engineer. Sgt. John White, 1954 RADES, spotted another lying in the middle of the highway. "We immediately pulled over and ran back to the injured parties to assist," Captain Shendow said, "and by this time several other cars had stopped to help." Captain Shendow and Sergeant White stopped to check on the injured person at the side of the road, finding the driver of the vehicle to be conscious but bruised and scraped with no other apparent injuries. The third member of the powerlifting team, SSgt. Ward J. Warren, 40th ARRS, proceeded to the individual in the middle of the. road. Sergeant Warren found a young woman unconscious and bleeding from the mouth. "Shortly after Sergeant White and I arrived to assist Sergeant Warren, the woman began to experience difficulty breathing, probably due to the accumulation of blood in her mouth," Captain Shendow said. He said, "Sergeant Warren recognized the problem and took quick action to clear her air passage, position her so that the ti , eflSoini flokooD . " - j SSyr. Ward J. Warren has been recommended for the Air Force Commendation Medal. (U.S. Air Force Photo) fey blood would not choke her and held her jaw so that she could continue to breathe." People brought blankets and called for an ambulance. During the wait for the ambulance, passers-b- y had stopped to help, including a registered nurse. Sergeant Warren explained to the RN and the highway patrol the situation he had found and what steps had been taken to aid the injured woman. Sergeant Warren remained in control of the situation, "because they recognized his expertise," Captain Shendow said. When the first ambulance arrived from Williams AFB, Sergeant Warren and the ambulance corpsman used equipment aboard the ambulance to help the injured woman . After seeing that additional help was going to be needed and that time might be extremely short, a helicopter ambulance was called. On departing the base, the three powerlifters found the injured woman was still critical, in a coma and having cerebral hemorrhages. "It is my opinion, however, that the selfless, decisive actions of Sergeant Warren sustained her life until the point that the helicopter with nurse and doctor arrived and took control," said Captain Shendow. Sergeant Warren is being recommended for the Air Force Commendation Medal for his actions during this emergency. Considerations ?o aid in recreation vehicle efficiency More than six million American military families and their civilian counterparts enjoy the mountains, lakes, seashores, forests, snow fields and other places with their their recreation vehicles, traveling homes or RVs. Many of these vehicles are designed to be energy efficient, but there are some simple considerations that will add to this efficiency. Most of the energy-savin- g steps apply to all motor vehicles, such as obeying the 55 speed limit, avoiding jackrabbit and starts, making sure the RV is in tiptop before shape starting out But there are some, like the following, that have special mile-per-ho- ur significance for RV owners and operators. Plan your packing and put everything you can inside the vehicle. Chairs, grills, and bikes carried on the outside offer wind resistance and cost fuel. Be a weight watcher. For every 100 pounds of weight, there is a 1 percent penalty on fuel use. Remember mat water is heavy; a gallon tank can weighs over 8 pounds; a hold 500 pounds of water. Carry only enough use and fill up when you water for stop. Dump waste before leaving camp; don't keep that extra weight on the road. 60-gall-on ad Avoid making a number of different stops or detours for supplies. Cut down on the short runs for supplies. Instead of going around the corner or down the road in your RV for some small item, think of adding a light bicycle with a basket or saddlebag or even a moped to your standard equipment. It may pay for itself. Turn off appliances when they are not needed. or your Use your, electrical hook-u- p batteries where possible. WE miPUOllE OFFICE) in the LAYTOM-KAYSVIll- area G dairv queen brazier. SPECIAL Bpe. Includes English Style Chips, Salad, and a Scone. Buy 2 3 pc. or 5 pc. Halibut Dinner Receive an Equal Dinner for only ' Prir. PRICE These plus some other common sense actions will save energy, save money and turn your recreation vehicle into a conservation vehicle. (AFPS) energy-conservati- on Generators consume about Turn off your refrigerator on the way to gallon of gas per hour. 0 OF camp and on the way home. Its insulation will keep things cool. s9' 1 |