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Show Page B2 Area-Wid- flItmig-fStthgpgnhe- Thursday, August 5, 2004 nt Week in Review Items from regional newspapers Compiled by Tom Taylor Emery High Band in California Emery County, Utah The Emery High Marching Band the Disneyland Parade. The marching band is an award winning band that has performed in many parades will perform in over the years with winning results. They have been in the Torchlight Parade in Seattle, Calgary Stampede, and the Days of 47 to name a few. A few band members approached the Emery County Commissioners to ask for a donation to help with trip expenses. A donation for $250 was approved for the band. Reed Fehlberg, assistant band director, said the marching band has helped put Emery County on the map with their fine performances in different locations. The commissioners commented on how good the band sounds and how they look forward to hearing them in the county parades. Emery County Progress Assistance with Rescue 3 Helper, Utah The mayor and fire chief of Helper apCarbon commissioners proached during a meeting on July 21 for financial assistance for the rescue service the city provides within the county and Price Canyon. This is not about our fire contract with the county," explained Mayor Joe Bonacci, referring to the agreement Helper has to provide protection north of Blue Cut. We have a funding problem in serving in the area of emergency services. Actually, we have no funding to do it. In the past, the Helper Firemens Ball has raised the money to buy new and replacement equipment. But that dance is getting less and less support each year. Right now, we are only paying the volunteers who work in the department $100 a month to serve and, with the time they spend in training and preparation along with calls, that amounts to very little. Sun Advocate Fire at refinery wasn9t big deal The Roosevelt Fire Roosevelt, Utah Department quickly extinguished an accidental blaze at the former Pennzoil Refinery around noon last Thursday. The fire was the result of a wayward spark during a teardown job. The spark lit residual fuel in a pipeline on fire, said fire captain Tracy Hall. No one was injured, and damage was contained to the area of origin, said Hall. Flames, smoke and sirens at the former Pennzoil Refinery last Thursday, July 22, attracted a great deal of attention and drew curious onlookers, but the blaze did little damage to the equipment that is being salvaged from the defunct refinery. According to Roosevelt Fire Captain Tracy Hall, an employee hired to assist with the demolition work was cutting pipe to load onto a scrap iron truck when a spark from the cutting torch lit residual All C.E.R.T. students were issued hard hats, leather gloves, and protective goggles as part of their free C.E.R.T. equipment. The group practiced putting out guisher on a fire, people can, as private citizens, put out most small fires and reduce extensive damages. The class was surprised to learn that using the wrong coded fire extinguisher could actually increase or spread a fire instead of extinguishing it. But, using the correct fire extinguisher, one could put out a fairly large (4x20) fire in a matter of seconds. Brooks demonstrated the e portable extinguisher PPull the (P.A.S.S.) system From left in photo, Wendy Dickson demonstrates the buddy backup system, Karen Kelly on fire extinguisher, August Brooks, Grand County firefighter, directing drill, Pat Kelly, fire starter, with the flame fires with fire extinguishers and how to work the buddy system. Many students admitted that although they have seen fire extinguishers all their lives, most of them had never used one nor really knew the proper and safe technique in putting out a fire. Sponsors for this week CERT class were The Doles Ice, and Isabellas Pizzeria. Pin, AAim at the base of the fire, SSqueeze the trigger, SSweep motion to put out Times-Independe- the fire. torch. Fire suppression training held here by volunteers This week C.E.R.T. training covered fire suppression and how and when to turn off gas, water, and electric utilities in an event of an emergency. They also learned the Rule of Thumb Rule when dealing with a toxic spill. Instructor Auggie Brooks reminded everyone that most fires start out small and by using the correct fire extin- - f Safe, fast and pleasant Salt Lake commuter service between Moab and fuel in the lines on fire. Although the lines were cleaned when the refinery was shut down almost 20 years ago, some fuel remained in the line. 113 Connecting flights International through Uintah Basin Standard of energy industry ImpactUtah I am shocked and amazed City SLC Airport We have a courteous, friendly, at Vernal, constantly the number of Vernal area citizens that do not understand how important the oil, gas and mining industries are to us economically, says Bill Johnson, Executive Director for Uintah County-VernCity Economic Development. Everyone knows someone or has a family member that works in the oil patch. If they dont, they probably work for a company that either directly or indirectly depends on the energy sector for its livelihood, Johnson says. He continues that it is ironic that either people dont understand the importance or they take for granted that this industry is dependent on public land issues, wildlife issues, environmental issues and even Tribal issues at times.Everyone, and I mean everyone, in this community needs to educate themselves about this industry. IPAMS and the Vernal Area Chamber have created the perfect opportunity to do this with Energy Days. Now in its 2nd year, Energy Days is booming just like natural gas is in the Basin. There is something for everyone at Energy Days, Johnson urges. I would encourage everyone to attend. From doctors to lawyers, grocery stores to clothing stores, from sportsman to conservationists, environmentalists to elected officials, All can obtain something of value with this symposium. Vernal Express professional team flight 1 al . Travel Planner Salmon Air passengers stay at the Salt Lake City Airport Inn Hotel for discounts p,017! just $45! The Moab Salmon Air Team has contributed nearly $1400 in tickets to local it organizations. non-prof- Must X i present flight condtmaaon. ti.- Jr Ja ' 448 lie We print Smartmedia, CompactFlash , Diskette, CDs on Photo Paper! Memory Stick & Multi-medi- a .'" , II. "t'4 WT1 .V "I'."- )H Attention Readers: Due to satellite feeds, the company that supplies this service may publish incorrect information. Please alert Tribune Media Services of any errors at mcushingOtribune.com. FYI: Only a small percentage of area residents subscribe to premium channels, that Is why those channels do not appear in these listings. -- mi., A"" n Iiti ' -- .'til ... .A... ..v |