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Show HILL TOP TIMES Friday, May 23, 1986 My! 1H V'1- Photograph depicts what can happen as a result the need for the use of protective equipment. ment in injury accidents. Each member of the group spoke of his accident and at the conclusion there was time allowed for questions from the audience. The group consists of Dave Rowe, a who was involved in an accident seven years ago while drinking heavily on a hunting trip in the mountains. He rolled his vehicle and wasn't found until the next day. Currently Mr. Rowe is certified at the University of San Fransisco as a sex educator counselor for the disabled and is majoring in psychology at Weber State College. Rudy Schlickeiser, now 24 years old, rolled his embankment on New Year's Eve jeep over a in 1981. He had been drinking for several hours prior to the accident. Todd Henrie, also 24 years old, was drinking and driving when his sports car took a 25 mph curve at 33-fo- ld ot 100 mph. He was 17 when the accident occurred. Mr. Henrie is now employed at Hill as a computer operator. W - Rich Archuleta, 23, was riding his motorcycle one night five years ago when he was struck by a drunk driver in a car. was 19 when he fell Corey Burton, a rolled wheel his at the and truck down the asleep middle of the highway. The steering wheel hit him n in the and broke his back. There are several factors that are common in each of the injury-relate- d accidents which the men shared. They all sustained spinal cord injuries, four and none out of five accidents were alcohol-relateof them was wearing a seat belt. Each of the men feel their accident could have been prevented. Accompanying the men were Susan Dawson, a program evaluator, and Dorthy Verniew, education development coordinator from the Stewart Rehabilitation Center. The theme of this year's program, "The Greatest Gift: Information to Save Your Life," was certainly indicative of the material presented. mid-sectio- d, ' J -- Qf - TN-i- .tf of a motorcyclemotor vehicle accident. Helmet insert photograph (not related to other photo) shows ' P? I I CirDifkoi D(oys ennnip(Qing)ini X 28-year-o- m m l m! tr.if i ' : - L, . ) i - I hi ' I VI : ; v1 I y I ' 'h N V :',i, H I ' HI X Summer fun brings a word of caution to base personnel Joan Nebelcer By Social Actions Now that summer is here, it's time to begin thinking about outdoor activities again...camp-ing- , hiking, biking, fishing, boating and water-skiing. These are just a few of the many summertime activities available to northern Utahns, most just minutes away. With the number of activities available, there will still be those who remain in their rooms and complain of boredom. So instead of sitting around and looking at each other, they will sit around and look at each other...drunk. So much for that solution! If you decide to try any of the other fun and exciting solutions, and really want to have fun, you probably will. But don't let anyone try and convince you that the only way to really have fun and relax is to take along alcohol. Besides not being true, it's often dangerous. Drinking while motorcycling, boating or even hiking can be just as deadly as drinking while driving. It can also be just as illegal. Even though the fun of summer comes with canyon and recreation parties, military members on Hill AFB who intend to drink alcoholic beverages in nearby parks and forests should be aware that Utah state law and various local city and county ordinances regulate the consumption of such beverages. A further word of caution: Don't overdo it. Utah law does not allow intoxication in public places, including national forests. Public intoxication is a misdemeanor. Also be aware it's a separate offense to operate any motor vehicle in all state and federal parks or forests off-roa- d while intoxicated. .jiwMMwfMffiTrffl1tffTTnfga1 ..... fSbf : tawaaw wiililV.itoii aft, (U S Aii Force rholos) Members from the Stewart Rehabilitation Center of McKay-De- e Hospital told their stories of how drinking and driving and not wearing seat belts was a factor in their accidents. Left to right: Rich Burton and Dave RoweqiTJ yi VJ.4, Qrv.isvoi: i , Archuleta, Rudy Schjickei Have a fun and safe summer. Don't become a statistic. If you have concerns about yourself or a friend, be a friend and get some help. Call the Social Actions Office, Ext. 73407 or 73516. Don't wait until you're sent by the judge or commander. We would much rather help you before there's a problem. |