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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - Page 4 SUWA opposes proposed Safari (continued from page 1) been inventoried for wilderness characteristics. BLM officials counter that each trail is on existing roads and trails. The event will cover three days, with trail rides originating in Blanding and Monticello and returning to the same location in the evening. A banquet with entertainment will close the event, which organizers hope will grow into an annual safari. The trails include Shay Ridge on the slopes of the Blue Mountain, which offer spectacular views of the surrounding Four Corners area from the cool of the mountains; River RuinLime Ridge Trail in the Bluff area which provides opportunities to view Anasazi David Bradford, Emergeny Medical Service personnel in San Juan County include: front row Diane Bradford, Colby Shumway, Sonya Sampson. Middle row: Steve Meehan, Christina Boy, Linda Swenson, Billina Asbury, Etta Shumway, Farrah Leusch, Reed Sampson, Kristi Carson, Kathy Carson, Debbie Benally, Ray Whaley. Back row: Leroy Boy, Dan Woodard, Sandra Asbury, Sharon Smith, George Jones, Calandra Hollie, DeAnn Forbes, and Jam's Dyer. Not pictured are Jerry Mitchell, James Montella, Lloyd Nielson, Will Walker, Steve Whatcott, Ben Wright, Brandi Baird, Sean Giddings, Kori Harris, Pam Harris, Mike Harris, Jared Hillhouse, George Rice, Daisy Buck, James Hook, Arlene Begay, Casey Leeboy, Sara Maryboy, Mary Rose Nakai and Margaret Buck. Courtesy photo (l-- r) Indian ruins; and the Behind the Rocks, an easy ride near Canyonlands National Park. Many of the trails are rated expert, but some are easy. Despite the fact that the requisite approvals have yet to be isued by the BLM and Forest Service, registration for the San Juan Safari began May 1, 2003 and will continue until space is no longer available. Registration applications can be obtained by contacting the San Juan Safari The multiple meanings of EMT The acronym EMT is recognized as standing for Emergency Medical Technician, but it may as well be Erratic Most of the Time. The word erratic is used here in the first sense of its meaning: having no fixed or regular course. Of necessity, EMTs are erratic in their work schedules, in their personal lives, in family time and in their sleep. as And, was dem- onstrated this past When the pager goes off, the person needing assistance is hoping it will be someone they know and trust that comes to their aid - someone just like George Jones. George has been an EMT for 30 years and given thousands of hours of volunteer service. He has not only learned and demonstrated superb medical skills, his quiet strength and acts of compassion have blessed the lives of many. George is representative of the group of dedicated people with whom the citizens of San week, they Juan entrust their lives. can't even attend an Then are currently about 43 EMTs scattered across the communities of Montezuma Creek, Bluff, Blanding, and dinner in their honor without being paged out. However, one thing that is not erratic is their commitment to their community. When that pager goes off I always worry that it will be someone I know, George EMT from Blanding, an Jones, has said. PAUL R. MACDONALD D.D.S. 401 South Main Blanding, UT 84511 Monticello. Although classes are taught on a regular basis, there are few people who can apply themselves to the rigorous demands of being an EMT. We do our best to be rolling within five minutes from the time we get a page, says David Bradford, Chapter Di- rector for the Blanding Ambulance unit. It impresses me on-lin- at e www.sanjuansafari.com or by calling Trail assignments will be first-serv- e given on a first-combasis, so early registra435-587-ATV- 5. that a county this size is handled by a volunteer re- sponse team and still it works so well for such a small force. Before becoming an EMT, David witnessed an auto accident and then felt the helplessness of not being sure how to give aid to the victim, a woman who later died as a result of her injuries. Having training would not have made a difference in that instance, but David vowed he would never again feel so unprepared. Many of the EMTs have had similar experiences, turning points when theyve determined they wanted to have the knowledge and skill to save lives. The EMT course requires 140 hours of instruction time and ambulance runs before certification, and that is just the beginning. It is, no doubt, a calling. Because these EMTs give so much of their time, it means they give up a lot, too. It would be appropriate if we could all take a few minutes and write a note or make a call of appreciation to one of them. e, tion is highly recommended. Registration packets will be sent to participants which con- tains additional information on the event, as well as a map of the trails being utilized this year. Additional maps will be available for sale which fea- tures individual trails. The registration fees for the San J uan Safari are as follows: Rider, $85; Additional Rider, $55; Safari Banquet only, $15. If SUWA has anything to do with it, the Safari will not take place. The group seems particularly concerned that the event is accepting applications, despite the fact that the approvals from the federal agencies have yet to be issued. The SUWA alert states that Safari organizers appear to believe that they are destined to get a permit.... Indeed, their website totally ignores the fact that the BLM has yet to complete the draft EA for comment among the greater public by advertising that the event is scheduled with registration beginning on May 1, and including a description of all the proposed trails. Unfortunately, the proponents premonitions, although quite presumptuous, and possibly even preposterous, may prove plausible. Both supporters and opponents to the proposed Safari ask that letters be sent to the BLM. Letters can be sent to Patrick Madigan, P.O. Box 7, Monticello, UT 84535. Anyone who wishes to receive a copy of the Environmental Assessment or for information or comments regarding this proposal, should call D ave Himmerich at the address listed above or by phone at (435) 587-151- 9. Need a Graduation gift? We an hefe - a or stop by today & see how easy It an be! 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