Newspapers / The shore line / / Feb. 1, 1980, edition 1 / Page 3
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The Squad has recently added a number of EMT*s and trained drivers to its roster; but it also has lost some members who have served for several years and who feel, understandably, they should be relieved. To be able to render the kind of public service for which an EMT, and the others, have been trained is not only a skill of incalctilable value to its possessor, but must surely be a source of great personal satisfaction. What can one do that is more fulfilling than to assist another who is ill—even, perhaps, to save a life. If there are any Shore line readers who feel they might participate in our Rescue Squad program, I urge them to do so promptly. Ken Haller, Mayor CMffiNT...* The Rescue Squad now consists of 20 trained Emergency Medical Technicians, who each has gone through many hours of intensive training from qualified instructors, and 18 ambulance drivers and communications people, who likewise have appropriately trained by qualified instructors. All of these people unselfishly give their time, talents and efforts to stand ready to assist their friends and neighbors in time of distress on an around-the- clock basis. Now with the additional people on the squad the work is not all that time-consuming, but it is satisfying and worthwhile and the Squad will v/elcome new volunteers. One of the important aspects of Commissioner Rat3J.ffe*s first aid assistance was the prompt application of CPR, Coronary Pulmonary Resuscitation, by Irene and Ken Doremus. This is a program that was offered to residents of Pine Knoll Shores about a year ago, and also is a part of EMT and ambulance attendant training. It is one of the most important first aid instructions anyone can receive, and it will once again be offered to residents of the town, probably in April. l^Ihen it is announced you are urged to make every effort to attend the classes, v;hich may well be the best several hours of time you will ever spend. VJatch for the announcement and make an effort to attend for it will be in your best interest. **THANi^ YOU” FROM Speaking of the Rescue Squad, Winston G. Seale, of Beechwood Efcrive, was injured while working on his boat motor in December. VJINSTON G. SEALS The Rescue Squad responded r.nd he was so impressed he wrote this letter to Ken Doremus, Director: ”1 am writing this to thank you and all the members of the Rescue Squad for their very prompt and efficient help last December 15, when I suffered an accident to my right hand. You were all very efficient and professional in the care you gave me — really "major league.” The fingers are healing well, and bandages are off so things are looking up. Sincerely, Winston G. Seale." GARDEN CLUB HEARS The Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club held their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, February 13 at the Town Hall. OF VEGETABIiE PLAI’JTING Two new members, Janet Birkel, of Ash Go\irt, and Barbara Davis, of Oakleaf Drive, were welcomed into the Club. Idb Wade, of Teak Court, became a new member in January. Jean Gareau, an avid vegetable gardner of Havelock, was the guest speaker. In his presentation, I4r. Gareau discussed soil testing: and preparation, combating
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