a “Te et ©» OR) Oo << 0 a = August 13, 1975 Resuscitation for ‘‘drowning’’ Maureen Jones RG ‘Drowning’ victims resuscitated by Bill Martin On Tuesday, August S, a simulated water emergency was staged at Sico Park. The drill involved the Mount Joy Life-saving Class, Emergency Care and Advanced First-Aid Class, and three ‘‘victims’’ *¥*Maureen Jones, Newt Kendig, and Dean Buchen- auer. Maureen and Newt were victims of a boating accident and Dean was trapped on a chain link swing above the water. After the accident occured, Tex Landis appointed mem- bers of the livesaving class to start livesaving measures, call the ambu- lance and Fire Department, direct traffic, and control the crowd. The Fire Department was summoned at 7:24 p.m. Upon arrival at the entrance to Sico Park, a car had to be removed which was blocking the driveway. The first-aid class re- sponded in the ambulance and took charge of the ““victims’’ upon arrival. ADJUSTMENTS © MADE ee. FOUNDED 1889 MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY MARIETTA, PENNA. Maureen was found to have been revived after the drowning. She had a puncture wound of the chest and a fish hook embedded in her lower leg. Newt had also been revived from drowning, had a puncture wound of the chest and a laceration of the right foot. As Maureen and Newt were being treated for their injuries, the Fire Depart- ment had a problem of their own. Dean was hanging on the chain swinging above the water. His wrist was impaled by a link of chain and he was suffering from a broken arm. Firemen placed a ladder against the tree, threw a rope around the chain swing and brought Dean and the swing close to the tree. Another ladder was placed in the water against the bank. Firemen on the ladder in the water caught and placed Dean on their shoulders. The chain swing was then cut and Dean was removed LOSSES PAID Donegal Mutual Insurance Company ROUTE no. 441 BY-PASS MARIETTA, PENNSYLVANIA 17947 to the bank where the first-aid class treated him. The time required for all the ‘‘victims’’ to be revived, rescued, and stabilized was twenty-eight minutes. Warren Hayman was in charge of the lifesaving “ class while Ron Alleman was the instructor of the first-aid class. Gary Max- well was in charge of the ambulance and Chief Frank Good was in charge of rescue operations. The instructors were pleased with the time for the operation. Refreshments and a debriefing were held afterwards. Jeffrey L. Eckert Navy Seaman Recruit Jeffrey L. Eckert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Eckert of Route 3, Manheim, PA. was graduated from recruit training at the Naval Train- ing Center, Great Lakes, Ill. Classes include instruc- tion in seamanship, military regulations, fire-fighting, close order drill, first aid and Navy history. Your Local Insurance Company Supporting a Local Effort Boro Manager Joseph Bateman told the Mount Joy Borough Authority that Na- tional Standard Company has reduced its water consumption from 400,000 to 250,000 gallons per day. Bateman said that one more production line at National by Hazel Baker Costume Day ended activ- . ities at the Maytown play- ground last Thursday. Members arrived in cos- tumes of all varieties. Some were Halloween favor- ites and others were home- made originals. The cos- tumes were judged and prizes were awarded to these winners: Funniest- 1st -Charles Weidman; 2nd-Mike Smith; 3rd-Tim Trostle. Ugliest- 1st-Steve Herr; 2nd-Jenni- fer Hooper; 3rd-Terry Fry; 4th-Brian Hart. Prettiest- 1st-Colleen Barr; 2nd-Bar- bie Mann; 3rd-Lisa Weaver. Baddest- 1st-Dawn Smith; 2nd-Michele Smith; 3rd- Brian Embly. Most Original - 1st-Doug White; 2nd-Ja- National Standard reduces water usage Standard would increase usage by 20,000 gallons per day. The Authority’s plans for sewer constrcution have been approved by the Department of Environ- mental Resources. Paris Sweigart suggested Costume day held at Maytown playground son Herr; 3rd-Patty Mann; 4th-Greg Embly. Since Halloween is always a time for trick or treating, the playground supervisors had a candy scramble for the costumed children. Every- one got some kind of treat during the last big event of the summer playground. Relays were also held for the children. Winners of each event were presented awards for their success. Swimming lessons were scheduled for the advanced beginners, intermediates, and swimmers. The child- dren spent an hour every morning getting swimming . instructions at the Mount mR FRUIT an MAY WE SUGGEST YOU TRY OUR *TRIOGEM PEACHES SUSQUEHANNA BULLETIN — Page 3 SUMMER RAMBO APPLES HOME GROWN CANTALO UPE ».., CRIMSON _ ISWEET WATERMELON. ICE COLD $1.49 w that the old reservoir next to the Mount Joy Cemetery be filled in. The reservoir has not been used for ten years and at present contains water from rainfall run-off. If possible, employees will do the filling in of the old reservoir. Joy Pool during the final week of playground. Thief steals bows, arrows Someone broke a rear window and entered Kin- sey’s Archery Shop, 300 West Main Street, Mount Joy last night. The burglar took two bows, two camouflaged hunting jack- ets, and a number of smaller items. Total value of stolen merchandise was $400. Usually a guard dog is kept inside the shop, but was outside the night of the burglary. Officer William Reuter is linvestigating the break-in. Thursday Friday Saturday ONLY WHITE AMERICAN CHEESE reg-s1.49 $1.19 1. CHOPPED HAM HERRS PHONE: 426-1805 Intersection of 441 & 143 Open 8 AM.-1I P.M. Daily & Sunday Reg--$1.99 $1 59 Ib.
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