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Show Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday December 2, 2003 9A Capt. Kyle Ekker times Deputy Kay Jensen at the shoot. By PATSY STODDARD, Editor The Emery County Sheriff's Office recently participated in Capt. Kyle Ekker carries a 90 pound bag as part of the training. target practice and physical conditioning' at their training" facility on Des Bee Dove Road. Deputies began by pullinga lot) pound log for ."() yards, aftenvhich they pulled two tires to bring their heart rate up. They then picked up a !)() pound bag' and carried it for bt) yards where they dropped it and did pushups. Their guns were lying disassembled on the table and they put their guns together, loaded their magazines and then pro- - Deputies watch the other officers at the firing line. ceeded a short distance to the firing line. Capt. Kyle Ekker and 1X4. Sgt. Bob Blackburn accompanied the shooters and supervised the puttingtogether of their weapons. At the firing line they shot at 40 targets, reactive steel and bowling'pins. This was a timed event and Deputy Slum Roper finished with the fastest tune. Capt. Ekker was second. Deputy KC Alton, third, Det. Greg Funk, fourth. Deputy Brook Smith, fifth and Deputy Shaun Bell, sixth place. All shooters who participated received a prize. Capt. Ekker said, Local busi- nesses donated prizes for the ; ; Sgt. Tom Harrison, Commissioner Gary Kofford and Sgt. Les Wilberg help dutch oven lunch for the shooters. Local businesses donated prizes to the Sheriff Lamar Guymon expressed appreciation for their support. prepare a event and deputies and a dutch oven lunch was held at the range. We appreciate the support of the businesses for this training event. Capt. Kyle Ekker puts his gun together. Surviving Holiday Hazards The holiday season, despite its reputation as a time of good can have cheer and hidden dangers. Anthony many Greenbank, author of THE SURVIVAL BOOK OF (Hatherleigh Press, has these tips for making it safely through the holidavs: FIRE Tree lights can overheat a well-bein- g, flammable decoration or a candle can slip sideways (a good reason not to use candles). If a fire does start, pull out the plug' of the tree lights before you do anything else. Unlikely as it seems, water hitting a live electric wire could throw a lethal shock back at you. Use water only if it's not possible to smother the blaze with a rug' or apiece of clothing. out of control, get outside. Close wineveryone dows and doors so drafts won't fan the flames, and phone 911 If the fire is POISONING Holly berries, are, unfortunately, attractive to children and can have dire effects when eaten. If a child doubles up with violent stomach pains and starts vomiting', suspect the worst. Take him straight to the nearest hospital. If only a few berries have been swallowed and there is no hospital nearby, make the child drink lots of water or milk while a doctor is called. CHOKLNG The risk of choking' to death on your food is greatest during the festive season, when alcohol can blur judgement and sknv reflexes. Quick thinking is vital. There are only four minutes in which to save the casualty's life. Choking is so frequently mistaken for a heart attack that it has become known in America as the cafe coronary." If the casualty cannot speak, it's safe to assume they are choking. In fact, in most cases an individual who is'choking will be completely silent. First, remove any false teeth. Then bend the casualty over with the head knver than the leg's. Smack sharply between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand, repealing' several times if necessary. The last resort because of the possible damage it causes to internal organs involves applying sudden sharp pressure with a bear hug' from be- - hind to the upper part of the abdomen. Gila'S Heavy baggage, laden with gifts, is always a problem for families on the move during the holiday season. The strain of shifting heavy luggage can cause any number of problems, from pulled muscles to heart attacks. , In fact, it's NOT the weight but the way you carry it that makes the difference. Many people, for example, don't know, how to properly swap suitcases from one hand to the other. Struggling to cross over arms is the wrong way. Instead, face the opto the way posite one in which you are walking before you put the suitcases down. Lower them to the ground, rub your wrists to re- store circulation, then turn around to face the way you are . heading-- Pick up the cases amj you will have changed hands without effort. TURKEY Taking a 20 pound bird out of the oven could put between 200 to 300 pounds of extra pressure on the lumbar spine (lower back). That's the equivalent oi tw'o bag's of cement. The secret is to keep the turkey close to your body. Go down on one knee when you pull the turkey from the oven. Before you actually lift, actively set your back muscles, then raise your head, tuck in your chin and stomach, and slowly straighten up. Keep your knees apart to keep the load close to you, and use your leg muscles to help lift. GIANT STOCKING GIVEAWAY CASTLE VALLEY CO - OP DECEMBER SPECIAL ALL BOOTP IN STOCK 15 Jron jjounJrieu'S at (ftm fhinijo SATURDAY-DECEMBER mN ENTER TO WIN Jacqne, Tina, Julie, Gitmy and Brandie "GIANT STOCKING GIVEAWAY" Come Enter the Drawing for the Christmas Reindeer and let us help you meet your financial needs. OFF EVERYTHING IN STORE Two locations to better serve you 335 WEST CANYON RD., HUNTINGTON 50 EAST MAIN, FERRON 10 OFF |