—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Oct 23, 1976
44
Real life
(Continued from Page 43]
saving lives. It isateam effort.” Now the mobile unit is
accepted as an ally almost anywhere.
Some training has been provided for volunteers, and
it is hoped that more programs will be offered in the
future. Griffith said it is not difficult to understand that
a volunteer has a full time job and spends just a small
amount of time with the ambulance. Therefore it is
difficult to be proficient. Most want to do their best and
learn more, and Griffith gave high marks to the
volunteers for their efforts.
Griffith, speaking from his experiences with the unit,
offers some very simple advice to help those needing
assistance take die proper steps when confronted with
an emergency, or life-threatening situation. First of
all, learn the number (393-1119) or get a free sticker
with the number and display it prominently. It literally
can mean the difference between life and death, since
Next it is important to use the number immediately.
Griffith stressed that many lives are lost because of
inaction or inappropriate action on the part of persons
involved. Do not call a neighbor or a relative. Even
your family physician may be difficult to get in touch
with. First call the 393-1119 number. It rings in the
Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph’s where someone is
on duty 24 hours a day.
When the nurse answers in the ICU. she will get the
pertinent data, and if the situation should turn out not
to be critical, she will dispatch another ambulance to
the scene. If the mobile unit is called for, it will be on
the street in 45 seconds, ready to save a life! Griffith
emphasized that they would rather have, people call
and have the situation less serious, than to have a life
lost because of inaction.
Another vital thing to remember when calling is to
give your complete name and address, and do it im
mediately. The unit will start at once in the general
direction, and specific directions will be relayed via
telephone between the unit and the hospital.
Griffith also pointed out that young people who turn
road signs as pranks are creating a situation which
could cost a life when an ambulance is responding to a
call. Another problem for drivers is that house num
bers are frequently not visible or are not numbered
consecutively, and precious minutes are lost seeking
the right dwelling.
When the unit is travelling in the county, he said,
“We can generally get most anywhere.” But for back
up they carry maps of all county roads, and they can
call the county dispatcher who has slides of all roads
and can give assistance in getting to the desired
location.
The mobile unit was the brainchild of Robert Broom,
now clinical supervisor of the special care unit and the
mobile life support system. Broom had ridden with the
mobile unit at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City
and saw the obvious benefits. But when he first
presented the idea to the board of St. Joseph’s it was
turned down. He was persistent about its value,
however, and within a year the mobile unit was ac
cepted and became a reality.
There are times when the unexpected happens. For
instance, two calls sometimes come in almost
simultaneously or a tire is blown on the way to an
accident. These things don’t happen often, but when
they do, there are emergency plans already worked
out which go into effect. Griffith made it plain that long
hours have been spent ironing out problems of that
kind, and working with police and agencies like the
American Red Cross, so that these things are dealt
with swiftly.
Obviously, the response is quick; the care and
training the best. But in critical situations it is the
human factor which can make a difference. Griffith
noted that when a heart stops “there are only six’
minutes to play with.” This means, of course, that
action must be immediate.
The Farm Women Societies have done their part in
contributing generously to help keep the unit on the
road and ready to assist. Now each family must do its
part - leam the life-saving number, 393-1119, and be
prepared to use it in a medical emergency.
SHIRKER'S
fSW 1 PRETZEL OUTLET
* 222 W. Fulton St.
Ephrata, PA
PH; 733-2722
Hours: Mon.,lues.,Thurs.,Sat.B-sp.m.
Wed.B-12:30P.M.- Fri. B-9
HUNTERS - TAKE NOTICE
We Cariy BULK Items
Stop in and order Now
Noodles Chips Candy
Potpie Pretzels Pickles
Cheese Cookies Olives
Team Parking Available
Officers elected
OLNEY, Md. - The
Maryland Angus Women’s
Club met recently at the
home of Mrs. Gordon Keys,
Olney, Md. for election of
officers for the coming year.
Elected President was Mrs.
John, (Joan) Treadway,
Ashton, Md.; Vice-
President, Mrs. Gordon
(Janice) Keys, Olney/Md?;
Secretary, Mrs. Bill (Doris)
Holston, Derwood, Md.; and '
Treasurer, Mrs. William
(Nancy) Canby.
Plans were finalized, for
the Maryland Fall Sale
Dinner, and scholarship
winners were announced.
Kate Hussman, Brinklow,
Md., and John Canby,
Brookeville, Md., are
recipients of the two $3OO
scholarships. Miss Hussman
is attending Swarthmore
College in Pennsylvania and
John attends the University
of Delaware. John Canby
UNCLAIMED FREIGHT CO. AND LIQUIDATION SALES
SPECIAL ORDERS MERCHANDISE FROM
MANUFACTURERS BY DEALERS, AFTER BEING
MADE UP, DEALERS CUSTOMERS CANCELLED.
WE PURCHASED.
30 - LAMPS REG. $39.95 OUR PRICE $lO.OO.
6 - SOFAS—REG. $4OO to SSOO—OUR PRICE $149.95
20 - LOVE SEATS—REG. $329 to S429—OUR PRICE
$105.00
30 - CHAIRS—REG. $189.95 to $289.95—0UR PRICE
$49.95
40-BAR STOOLS,MAPLE,FULL SEE—REG, $79.95
OUR PRICE $32.50
6 - 2 PC. SUITES, EARLY AMERICAN, HERCULON
& NYLON—REG. SS29.OO&UP—OUR PRICE $269.00
12 - 3 PC. SUITES, SOFA, LOVE SEAT, CHAIR—
REG. $599.95 —OUR PRICE $329.95
20 - BENCH VISES—REG. $79.95 OUR PRICE $29.50
7 - ROCKER LOVE SEATS REG. $369.95 OUR
PRICE $149.95
8 - 24 PC. SOCKET SETS REG. $89.95 OUR PRICE
$25.00
50 - BENCH VISES REG. $59.95 OUR PRICE $19.95
ALL TYPES SEWING MACHINES, CAB. & PORT. -
50 PERCENT TO 70 PERCENT OFF
200 - RECLINERS REG. $189.00 TO $329.00 OUR
PRICE $69.00 & UP
15 - BUNK BEDS SETS INCL. BEDDING
MAPLE, PINE REG. $309.95 OUR PRICE $149.95 &
$169.95
21 - LARGE CONTOUR LOUNGES REG. $269.95
OUR PRICE $85.00
10 - 3 PC. END TABLE SETS REG. $189.95 OUR
PRICE $99.95
16 - DESKS, ALL SIZES, WHOLESALE & UNDER
40 - COMPLETE BEDROOM SETS & ODD PIECES
12 - 15.3 CU. FT. DELUXE CHEST FREEZERS
REG. $389.95 OUR PRICE $259.95
PURCHASED FROM ELECTRONICS CO. GOING
OUT OF BUSINESS CAR 8 TRACK PLAYERS
UNDER WHOLESALE REG. $89.95 - $129.95 OUR
PRICE $35.00 - $49.00
4 - PORT. 8 TRACK DECKS COMPACT, 2
SPEAKERS REG. $89.95 OUR PRICE $30.00
30 - 40 PC. METRIX & STANDARD RATCHET SETS
$13.00.
ALSO BADMINTON & VOLLEY BALL SETS, SCREW
DRIVER SETS, MANY MORE ITEMS.
30 - 122 PC. TOOL BOX SET REG. $169.95 OUR
PRICE $55.00; 4 PC. WATER PUMP PLIERS - REG.
$39.95 OUR PRICE $15.00.
SHOW SPECIALS, PURCHASED AT CHICAGO
ELECTRONICS SHOW
12 - STEREO COMP., AM-FM STEREO, TURN
TABLE, 8 TRACK TAPE PLAYER REG. $249.95 OUR
PRICE $129.95
7 - SAME AS ABOVE, WITH RECORDER - $139.95
12 - 8 TRACK PLAY & RECORD DECKS - REG.
$129.95 OUR PRICE $65.00
also placed in the boy’s
division of the American
Angus Auxiliary Scholarship
Contest.
The Maryland Angus
Heifer Contest heifer is being
donated by Mr. Samuel
Riggs, IV, Olney, Md. Mr.
Conrad Grove, cattleman
from Downingtown, Pa., will
"Judge - -the— entries. _ The
winner will be announced at
the 1976 Eastern National.
Livestock Show in
Timonium, Md. at the end of
October. .
TRY A
CLASSIFIED
AD!
Chester Co. FFA
The Chester County
Association of Future
Farmers of America met
Wednesday Sept. 29. Most of
the time was spent planfling
for the upcoming leadership
conference to be held at
Camp Inna bah on Oct . 28.
Here is the agenda for Camp
Innabah:
T:3O - 2 p.m. Registration
- Opening
2:10 p.m.
Ceremonies
2:20 p.m. Welcome by
President Steve Greer
2:30 p.m. Mr. Henry Givler.
Welcome
2:40 p.m. Remarks by State
Officers
3 p.m. Assignment to
Discussion Groups:
Leadership - President
- Enthusiam
President
Contest & Awards -
Secretary
Money Making Ventures -
Treasurer
2 - STEREO CONSOLES, AM-FM STEREO, 8 TRACK,
TURNTABLE, 4 SPEAKER DUOCONE AUDIO
SYSTEM REG. $269.95 OUR PRICE $159.95
4 PC. PIPE WRENCH-REG. $49.95.0UR PRICE
$20.00; 20 - 60 PC. TAP & DIE SET-REG. $64.95 OUR
PRICE $13.00
10 - 40 PC. STAINLESS FLATWARE SETS REG.
$59.95 OUR PRICE $lO.OO
40 - 2 & 3 PC. CARVING SETS - REG. $10.95 OUR
PRICE $2.00
12 - 10 PC. CLEAVER SETS - REG. $18.95 OUR
PRICE $4.00
10 - 1000 WATT HAIR DRYERS-REG. $28.95 OUR
PRICE $9.00 .
8-5 PC. DINING ROOM SETS, WOOD MAPLE, PINE,
REG- $269.95 OUR PRICE $139.95
55 - LOVE SEATS, REFUSED FROM DEALER IN
PHILA., PULL OUT HIDE-A-BEDS
18-L-S —REG-$349.95 OUR PRICE $159.95
40 - DOUBLES - REG: $469.950UR PRICg $189.95
18 - QUEENS —REG. $589.95 OUR PRICE $249.95
12 - ODD CHAIRS - REG. $89.95 OUR PRICE $39.95
8 - EARLY AMERICAN SWIVEL ROCKERS - REG.
$189.95 OUR PRICE $89.95
BRASS BEDS Vz PRICE
200 - SETS END TABLES - REFUSED, REFUSALS &
FACTORY DISCONTINUED MODELS - UNDER
WHOLESALE.
UNDER WHOLESALE - TOOLS, WRENCH SETS,
SANDERS.
50-SPINNING REELS 36-FISHING RODS
36 - CAR BATTERY JUMPER CABLES - HEAVY
DUTY REG. $34.95 OUR PRICE $15.00
BAR STOOL SETS, VAC’S, HOPE CHEST,
GRANDFATHER & GRANDMOTHER CLOCKS
5 - 19” COLOR PORT. T.V.’S, LIQUIDATING FOR
DISTR., 100 PERCENT SOLID STATE REG. $449.95
OUR PRICE $329.95.
48 - STUFFED ANIMALS—REG. $5.95 OUR PRICE
$2.75
48 - STUFFED SANTA’S-REG. $5.95 OUR PRICE
$2.50
300 - TENNIS RACKETS - ALUM.—REG. $39.95 OUR
PRICE $15.00
10 - FISHING TACKLE SETS-REG. $69.95 OUR
PRICE $22.50
13 - BENCH GRINDERS - $20.00
10 - LAWN EDGERS - ELEC.—REG. $32.50 OUR
PRICE $12.00
40 - AUTO. AIR FRESHNERS-REG. $17.89 OUR
PRICE $6.00
72 - 50 PC. FLAT WARE SETS-REG. $89.95 OUR
PRICE $30.00
48-HAIR DRYERS-I,OOOWATT-$9.00
HUNDREDS OF OTHER ITEMS, TOO" MANY TO
MENTION ALL, IF YOU DON’T SEE IT, ASK FOR
IT, FULL WARRANTY, FINANCING THRU BANK,
ACCEPTANCE CORP. AND LAYAWAY.
3019 HEMPLAND RD., LANCASTER, PA.
PHONE 8974241
NEXT TO 84 LUMBER CO.
HOURS: MON.-FRL 10 A.M. - 9 P.M.
SAT. 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
Public Relations
Reporter
Recreation • Sentinel'
Vocational Opportunities -
Chaplain
FFA Banquet Student
Advisor, Bonnie McShane
4 p.m. Summation
' 4:30 p.m. Quiz Contest
5 p.m. Recreation
6 p.m. Dinner '
6:45 p.m. Closing Com
ments:
President Steve Greer
Mr. Henry Givler
Mr. V. J. Selvaggio '
7:10 p.m. Closing
Ceremonies
7:15 p.m. Adjourn
Noble Woodal was elected
to the vacant Vice President
office. Randy Robinson was
elected to the position of
Student Advisor. It was
voted that the Chester
County and Delaware
County Association be
combined into one area
association.
Vice