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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY MARCH 24, 1999 Community Mock accident raises traffic safety aw week ended with a safe driving class given to those who had As the EMT's triaged injuries, On Tuesday, the seatbelt cue I Squad, with the Jaws of By Ebkony Eberly was over and students On Monday, March 8, 1999, a Life, and Valley Fire Depart- - other emergency workers to ride on it. Shane to chance a worked other had the on soon the mock accident was staged in ment, were also get trapped front of Valley High School at scene. The Classic Life Guard victims out of the vehicles. Each Nordfelt also spoke to the appi jxirnately 8:30 a.m. The III helicopter life flight from Page victim was either placed in the Drivers Education Class. On er con-vinc- ambulance, pronounced dead, or in Laurie Gouldings case, life flighted. As this event came to an end, six victims, Tara, Ike, Joey, Michael, Jodi and Paul were sent in the ambulance; Corinna, Marvin, Charity, and Christopher were pronounced dead, and Laurie was As the helicopter brought Laurie back to the school, the student body at Valley met in the parking lot for an assembly given by Bill Miner, the head medical officer. He told a little bit about the cost of life flight, which amazed the students. He also told them about the time it takes to get to a given location, which is about 40 minutes from Page to Orderville; and also about the equipment available can elp keep 0n life-flighte- EMT workers stabilized this victim in a mock accident held at Valley High received tickets during the week. Tickets were given to students by the patrol officers for speeding, too many people in a vehicle, no seatbelts, people Wednesday, the seatbelt was taken down to Valley Elementary. Tara Heaton, Laurie Goulding and Cbrinna Walker gave a presentation to each of the classes con-vinc- er in the back of trucks, and other unsafe things. There were 21 people in attendance at the class. about the importance of Many people were involved in seatbelts, using an example of the planning of this project. d. School two weeks ago. head-on- . Laurie Goulding, Corinna Walker, Tara Heaton, Ike Spen- cer, Joey Cascone, Marvin Hoyt, Michael Frost, Jodi Heaton, Charity Sorensen, Paul Cox and Christopher Smith were placed around the accident scene with their bodies painted and dressed to fit their injury. Ike Spencerran to the school, made the 911 phone call which started the action, and went back to the scene. Immediately, Highway Patrol Officers showed up on the scene, with the Kane County Sheriffs Department close behind. The Orderville ambulance, Kane County Res- - These two young actors are smiling, but if they were in an actual accident, it wouldn't be so funny! Providers for: PEHP Educators Mutual COMFORTABLE & Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Select Platinum n ii Safety (F.A.C.T.S.). Trooper Nordfelt also helped a great deal in the planning called out of class every 15 minutes; their faces were painted white and they were told not to speak to anyone for the rest of EMT Firefighters and personnel prepare another accident victim for transport. the day, to represent the dead. Kane County Dental Group PERSONALIZED Laurie Goulding, Tara Heaton and Corinna Walker begr. this as a FHAHERO service project in the area of Families Acting for Community and Traffic an egg being. dropped on the ground as opposed to an egg being dropped on a sponge. Thursday a grim reaper activity was done to show that every 15 minutes a teenager dies in a car accident. . Students were rttoraw (i victims alive until they reach the hospital. Mr. Minor also answered questions, and stressed that being safe on the road and in the car is the best way to avoid having to be taken by After getting their questions answered about the helicopter, the student body made their way to the school for another assembly under the direction of UHP trooper Shane Nordfelt. He went into detail about the accident and why certain things took place. He also covered the cost of the total accident-whicafter totaling up all the cost of funerals, crew member payrolls, life flight, etc.- - came to around 1 million dollars. The kids were shocked to find that it cost that much. Officer Nordfelt also spoke on the importance of road and traffic safety. Throughout the week, different activities were carried out to support the importance of traffic safety awareness. life-fligh- process. Everyone involved nated their time, equipment, and expertise to help make this project work. Thq Long Valley t. V A "I f . r Call 435-644-41- 81 - - or 355 N. Main Street - 1 r for appointment Kanab - ' X i - I I Z. V h, -- do- , sn t. ' i Classic Life Guard III helicopter life flight from Page was called to transport serious accident victims. The day ended with an assembly given by Shane N ordfelt, Laurie Goulding, Tara Heaton, and Corinna Walker. Out of the whole student body, about 26 were marked as dead., The FHAHERO chapter would like to thank all those involved, and let them know how much they are appreciated for being there in the case of an |