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Show T The Pyramid Page Eight ?V P Jf , ,? pi x.- - - ' '?' , i ' - y "i n rg vr , h 4 ,VV uth , ii Ff laf1! Mock disaster aids EMT training August 26. 1987 , i MT. PLEASANT No, it wasnt real. But the similated accident near Mt. Pleasant City Park with 15 victims, drew response from three ambulances, Mt. Pleasant, Fairview, and Moroni. Ftn. Green, Search and Rescue, Sanpete Sheriffs offices, and the Mt. Pleasant electrical and Fire Departments, total of about 30 volunteers. The accident scene told plainly what had happened. A drunk driver had lost control of his vehicle near the cemetery entrance, struck a group of children and their teacher who had been on an outing, overturned and smashed into a power pole. A live electrical wire draped the ' .. wreckage preventing immediate assistance to the driver and one passenger trapped inside. The 12 children and their teacher lay either Emergency Medical Technicians were called to the scene of this tragic wreck on 700 South and State Street last Thursday which was part of an emergency t The mock disaster was staged to check response time for the EMTs and to allow them t0 practice their emergency skills. training program. I',?' where the vehicle struck them or where they had wandered in shock until collapsing some distance from the wreck. Two of the children were in the cemetery. No one was killed outright, but injuries among the children who were strewn about included an evisceration, scalp lasceration with bone protruding, numerous gravel burns, fractures, (including a broken back) lacerations of the neck, leg and arm, shock and minor injuries. One of the victims also suffered a broken femur. The driver of the car had crushed ribcage and had lost an eye. His passenger sustained an electrical burn. Such disasters are staged, according to North Sanpete Ambulance president Spencer Taylor, of Fair-vieto give Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and hospital personnel an opportunity for training and evaluation, and to see how well interagency groups respond together. Last Thursdays disaster, staged at about 7 p.m., was a total surprise for all but a few of those involved. The surprise factor allows EMTs and interagency personnel an opportunity to react as they would in real disaster. In a real disaster those suffering injuries creating airway or circulation problems take first priority, according to Taylor. Other injuries requiring first treatment would be fractured femur or pelvis, where danger of internal bleeding exists. Taylor explained EMTs are trained to ignore pain and look for the most critically injured victims, usually the quiet ones. In last weeks similated accident, one of the most vocal victims was also one of the last to be transported to the hospital. The first to be transported was a young boy with an evisceration (intestine protruding from the abdomen). He was transported to Sanpete Valley Hospital within 11 minutes of the ambulances arrival. Although the EMTS scored very well in the exercise, some areas need to be worked on, Taylor said. Triage, the process of evaluating victims need for treatment, is an important part of treating disaster patients. Usually, one of the EMTs first on the scene will assume the role of triage officer and instruct the others treatment of patients in order of the severity of their injuries, be in charge of who to transport and in what order. In last weeks exercise, Mike Robison, Fairview, who arrived in the second ambulance on the scene assumed that role. He deserves three gold stars, Taylor said. Bandaging could have been a little tighter as could the straps on stretchers and some neck collars, he said. One of the responders would have been electrocuted in a real emergency because he tried to assist the two victims pinned inside the car before Mt. Pleasant City crews moved the power lines. One of the law enforcement of- ficers blew a tire at high speed while responding to the accident but did not lose control of his vehicle. A radio in one ambulance was not working properly and it was determined someone at the scene should have radioed the hospital to let them know how many victims were involved. Even those failures are considered positive indicators during a mock disaster because they test men and equipment, Taylor said. It is better to have those things happen in a mock situation than the real thing, because it gives an opportunity to replace defective equipment and teaches proper response actions. All victims were transported to Sanpete Valley Hospital where they were treated like real accident victims. The two victims in the vehicle had to be removed to Search and Rescue extrication equipment before treatment could be rendered. Had last weeks similated disaster been real, at least three victims would have required transporting to other facilities. One, the burn victim, would have probably been lifeflighted to a burn center, Taylor said. Hospitals and ambulance associations need to have one mock disaster per year to qualify for licensing, Taylor said. At least five victims are needed to consider an accident a disaster. The disaster exercise was under the direction of Todd Anderson, training officer of the North Sanpete Ambulance Association and Rick Hall, of Sanpete Valley Hospital. George Winn, hospital administrator, was the only other hospital employee with advance knowledge of the exercise. Dale Sperry regional coordinator of the state Emergency Medical Services watched and evaluated the response. Cafe opens under new ownership Fairview Tiffani Giles cuts the ribbon to of- ficially open Stus Home Plate in Fairview last Wednesday. Mayor Gerald Hansen, left, noted he was happy to see a new business open in town. Others from Miss ieft are Wayne and Kathy Stewart, owners, Staci Christensen, Camille Cox and Sue Stavrces who represented the Chamber of Commerce, District lists criteria for free lunches North Sanpete MT. PLEASANT School District today announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the national school lunch program. Each school and the office of the North Sanpete School District has a copy ot the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The household size and income criteria listed in todays paper will be used for determining eligibility. Children from families whose income is ?t or below the levels shown Dispatch MANTI Activities on the Sanpete Sheriffs Dispatch from Aug. 18, are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households should fill out the application and return it to the school. The information provided on the application will be used tor the purpose of determining eligibility and mav be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. For the school officials to determine eligibility, the household must provide the following information listed on the application. Names of all household members; social security numbers of all adult household members or a statement that the household member does not possess one; total household in include: Aug. 18, theft of services, Gunnison; stray animal, Ephraim; accident, Manti; vehicle vandalism, Mt. come; and the signature of an adult household member certifying that the information provided is correct. Households are required to report increases in household income over $50 per month or $600 per year and decreases in household size. Families who currently receive AFDC or food stamps can complete an abbreviated application based on that eligibility. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Under the provisions of the free and reduced price policy Sonia Robertson, Food Service Supervisee, will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent or guardian is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, he may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. FAIRVIEW A dream that began about four years ago became a reality last week for a young Fairview couple, Wayne and Kathy Stewart. That dream was owning the former Freds Cafe which they have renamed, Stus Home Plate. The restaurant, which first opened at 200 North State in February of 1961, was owned by the late Fred Anderson. After he sold the business and retired it has had several owners and has been vacant for nearly two years. Wayne and Kathy have always been civic minded. They live in the old Stanley Brady home, a house they have remodeled and made more beautiful with new siding and lovely landscaping. The couple have done the same for the cafe which was run down and in need of many major repairs when they took it over. Today, it is an attractive, pleasant place for travelers and locals to dine. Kathy said the dream began about four years ago after they moved into the Brady home. She met Fred who lived down the street and they began talking about it with him. The Stewarts were working on an agreement when Fred died in May of 1986. However, the business transactions were far enough along to allow the purchase to go through. Kathy says the restaurant will feature an American menu with Kathys own homemade specialties like pies and rolls. A daily luncheon special is also planned. Kathy says she loves to cook and will bring her previous experience of working in restaurants to the business. She is also expecting their second child in a few weeks. They have a daughter, Stevie, age 4. In the meantime, her We have really appreciated all the local support we lave had since the opening, Kathy added. I really feel good about it and appreciate the many compliments we have received. The cafe is open from 10 p.m. every day. tt Fountain Green Mrs. Elna Nielson has enjoyed having Ruth Adamson, and her children, Danny, Louis, and Rebecca, from Jerome, Idaho, spend the week here. Mrs. Nielson has also had a delightful summer, with her wonderful trip to the Holy Land, and Greece, and then all the visits from her children and grandchildren. Visitors during the week with their Aunt Jessie Oldroyd, have been Mr. and Mrs. Wells Cloward of Provo, Kelly Pettitt, and children Bryan, Douglas, Lynsey, Tom and Julie Pettitt from North Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. Asa (Faun) Reynolds from Layton, and Kerry Chipman from Orem. Miss Oldroyd also visited with her sister, Luella Mower, in Provo, and with Mr. and Mrs. Merrill L. Oldroyd, Payson, Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Oldroyd and Michael Lee and Jonathan from Los Angeles. CHILD 1H3UTRITION PROGRAMS suspicious activity, Spring City. Aug. 19, family dispute, Chester; auto accident, north of Ephraim; vandalism, Moroni; vandalism, north of Spring City Aug. 20, stolen bicycle, Manti; stray animal, Manti; bad checks, INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES Ephraim; DUI arrest, Ephraim; prowler, Spring City; shooting weapon in city limits, Centerfield. Aug. 21, animal problem, Spring City, open door, Manti; vandalism, Mt. Pleasant; ambulance, Mt. Pleasant; break in, Mt. Pleasant; stray animal, Ephraim; traffic problem, Manti; juvenile warrant, Center-field- ; family dispute, Centerfield; auto accident, no injury, Moroni; shoplifting, Ephraim; theft, Center-field- ; illegal possession of alcohol, Gunnison. NORTH SANPETE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Effective from July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988) stray animal, Mt. Pleasant; theft, Skyline Mountain Resort; ambulance requested, assist motorist, Mt. Pleasant; dog in sheep, Mt. Pleasant; stray Aug. 22, Fair-vie- ELIGIBILITY horses, Fairview; civil problem, Manti; suspicious activity, Gunnison. Aug. 23, ambulance requested, Mountainville; dog bite, Milburn; auto accident, north of Mt. Pleasant, fatal; ambulance requested, Gunnison; ambulance requested, Mt. r Pleasant; break in, Gunnison; accident, Ephraim; assault, Ephraim; lost person, Mayfield. Aug. 24, juvenile problem, Spring City; stray horses, Gunnison. car-dee- Fairview news Venna Sanders attended the wedding in Sandy last week for Annette Christensen, the daughter of former Fairview residents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Christensen. Mrs. Sanders also visited in Alpine with Maurine Beck and enjoyed Alpine Days. Her great grandson, Landers Blackburn was a winner in the baby contest and Jared Penny, a grandson, won a bike. U Tl lTTl ril t illll 111 ill SCALE FOR FREE MEALS a.m. until sister-in-la- Camille Cox, will take over the cafes management. Wayne and Kathy will also be getting a lot of help from his mother and father, Lloyd and Lavon Stewart and his sister, Staci Christensen. They have also hired others to work at the cafe. Kathy is the daughter of Junior and Lavern Gardner of Mt. Pleasant. Keeping more business in his hometown and looking for ways to increase it has always been a goal for Wayne. He also likes sports and has been active on town softball teams. He is employed at Utah Power and Lights Huntington Plan as a journeyman electrician, a job he has held for 12 years. He plans to stay with his job. The cafe was named Stus as is a nickname Wayne Stuey picked up at work. It was quite natural for a guy who likes softball to add, Home Plate. Those who dine at Stus between now and Saturday could also win tickets to the BYU-Pigame. To win, just put your name on the back of the guest check. The drawing will be held Saturday. 1987, Pleasant; grass fire, south of Ephraim; missing juvenile, Manti; 7 ELIGIBILITY SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS |