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Show Our Men in Blue Dear Editor: V I skied for many years without requiring the services ...medical, that is, of a ski patrolman. Last Friday, after z "slow" fall... I discovered to my dismay and chargrin; that my shoulder was dislocated. I requested aid from other skiers and in short order... the Man in Blue arrived. I want to tell you that if the other members of the Ski Patrol at Park City are as kind, caring and as professional as . DanPark City has the right to indeed be proud of its Patrol. , , ' This gentleman comforted, consoled, calmed and cared. Wc took a super ride down the mountain in the toboggan... I was, as gently as possible, transferred to a wheelchair... and rolled into, the clinic. Within minutes of the accident I had been reassured, rescued and reborn.- Dr. Sweeney, his X-Ray technician and Dan soon had me and my sorry shoulder under-their total control. I was given a painkiller, pain-killer, the dislocation was reduced, the X-Rays reviewed and I was laughing and thanking them for a service that was professionally rendered. rend-ered. ".and certainly appreciated. appreci-ated. My congratulations to Park City for having some super individuals on hand to treat the skiers who happen to meet adversity on the slopes. It just makes what was already a great place to ski. ..that much more enjoyable. As soon as I can get rid of this sling: I'll see you on the mountain... with a new appreciation appre-ciation for the Ski Patrol. Sincerely, MikeEberlein Park City |