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2. Daily Sitfai Sentinel, Sitka, Alaska, Friday, June 15, the Editor Dear Editor: Dedication is hard to come by. When that dedication is compounded with motivation and the desire to help people that are ill or injured and these people attend an emergency medical technician course, we can all be proud. Sitka Fire Department enrolled Charlie Brown, Reo Lloyd, Randy Peterson and Sallie Smith. The USCG Air Station Sitka enrolled Tana Spear.

Anita Hall and Bruce Askren represented Long Island Logging. Lemon Creek Jail sent Tom Dawson while Douglas Volunteer Fire Department enrolled Jerome Prahl. Sitka USFS sent helicopter foreman Dave Woodling. Craig Volunteer Rescue sent Ron Arnce and Bob Mikol represented Juneau Mountain Rescue. Why did these 12 individuals choose to take an 'intense two-week course with 12-hour days? Most of them are volunteers, some work in industrial settings.

Why? They care. Without exception each student illustrated a positive attitude, appreciated the seriousness of their training and eventually the reality of the responsibility of caring for the sick, and injured in the field. It takes something special to commit oneself to such responsibility. Share with me in congratulating these 12 students in successfully completing their EMT-l course. Teamwork is important as an EMT.

Teamwork is important in teaching such an intense course. Please also extend your thanks to the following professionals for donating their time to guest lecture during this course. Without their help the teamwork of the course would have been deficient: Paul Lunas, MD; Bob Carlson, MD; Chief Chris Brown and James Rahman, MD, USCG; George Longenbaugh, MD; Bob Bpes, EMT; Greg MacDonald, Sitka Fire Department rescue captain; Jerry Helland, Sitka Fire Department chief; Trish Woodbury, pharmacist; Officer Paul Steigleder, Sitka Police Department; Judy Estroff, RN; David Estroff, MD; Robert Hunter, MD: Donald Funk, MD; Steve HafmRon, owner, Mountain Aviation; PatVerney and crew, Alaska Airlines Cmdr. John Glenn, USCG; and Cindy Jimmerson, RN; SEREMS clinical coordinator. The 12 students had to complete four arduous practical situations as part of their state certification examination.

The students were required to properly assess and treat patients in simulated situations, needless to say this is a very tense time. The testing burden was eased with the help of professional proctors (judges): Greg MacDonald, Wendy Schols-MacDonald, Henry Penny, Krisanne Rice (all are members of the Sitka Fire Department and current EMTs), Pamela Twohig and Steve SEREMS staff. With the untilization of make up and most importantly, good acting, our patients were: Russell George, Jasson Dellacrose, Ricky Richter, Evelyn Littlefield, Terehty Merculief, Jason Meabon, Dorian Craig, Lynelle Simpson and Darlene Abbott. With the exception of Russell George (a member of Sitka Fire all of the victims are children in junior high. The learned the importance of good patient care and maybe someday they will grow up to be EMTs.

Thanks to all who helped including the staff at SE Region Emergency Medical Services. Congratulations, new EMTs. Best regards, Donna M. Andrew Instructor-Coordinator SEREMS Steve W. Tuthill, Instructor SEREMS Wholesale Prices Steady Sy ROBERT FURLOW of an frnm A.

a MA ByROBERTFURLOW Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -Thesharpest food price decline in almost two years held wholesale prices Hat for the second straight month in May, the government said today. The two-month showing was the best since last spring. May's food costs, paced by cheaper prices for meat, vegetables and eggs, dropped 1.2 percent, the most since a 1.4 percent decline in July 1982, said today's Labor Department report on the Producer Price Index. Food costs had declined 0.6 percent in April. Balancing the falling food prices was a 1.5 percent in energy costs, including increases of 5.2 percent for fuel oil and 2.0 percent for gasoline.

So far this year, wholesale prices are rising at an annual rate of 3.5 percent, a bit better than economists' predictions of an increase from 4.5 to 5 percent for all of 1984. Last year's increase, the best in 20 years, was orJy 0.6 percent. In May, today's report said, food price declines included 14.7 percent for vegetables, 14.3 percent for eggs, 7.8 percent for beef and veal, 4.9 percent for poultry and 2.0 percent for pork. Fruit prices rose 10.6 percent; dairy prices edged up 0.2 percent, and fish costs gained 0.3 percent. As for energy, the May increase followed a more moderate 0.7 percent rise in April and included a 0.7 percent rise in natural gas costs.

In other details, today's report said: --New car prices fell 0.7 percent after declining 0.3 percent in April. Light truck prices held steady. --Capital equipment costs rose 0.2 percent after gaining 0.3 percent in each of the previous two months. --Clothing prices rose 0.7 percent and non-prescription drugs were up 0.9 percent while' household appliances pricesmoved ahead 0.1 'percent. liie two months of steady overall prices provided the best wholesale inflation performance since prices declined 0.1 percent and then were flat in March and April 1983.

If May's rate were repeated for 12 straight months, it would result in a 0 4 percent decline for that year, a price decrease too small to be reflected in the rounded-off calculation for last month. The actual increase for the last 12 months was 2.6 percent. All of the figures were adjusted to discount for normal seasonal variations. In advance of today's report, private analysts commented that continuing food price declines would hold down prices overall in coming months. Storms Pound Nation ByJIMPENSIERO Associated Press Writer Thunderstorms packing heavy rains, tornadoes and hurricane-force winds today cast a drenching shadow from California to Florida, forcing more than 700 people from their homes in Nebraska and Iowa as rivers crested up to 15 feet above their banks.

Seven tornadoes were reported late Thursday around the nation --two in Texas and one each in Iowa, Nebraska Louisiana, North Carolina and Wyoming but no damage or injuries were reported. In the East, meanwhile, 11 high school students in Mullica Township, N.J., were briefly hospitalized Thursday night after being overcome by a stifling heat wave blamed for the deaths of at least 14 people in the past week. While the East can expect a return to temperatures, the Midwest and Plains will be hammered by more heavy thunderstorms and tornadoes in the next few days, said Harry Gordon of the National Severe Storms Forecast Center in Kansas City, Mo. Hardest hit were Nebraska and Iowa. Street flooding was reported today in Omaha, and Des Moines, Iowa, after more than an inch of rain fell overnight.

Streams in western Omaha feeding the Missouri River were at least a foot over their banks and rising. On Thursday, Nebraska Gov. Bob Kerrey toured two floodstricken towns and said he would ask for federal disaster assistance. jpear Ann Landers: You- recently printed a letter from an apartment dweller who was disturbed by offensive neighbors. You advised that person to move.

Why shouldn't the lousy neighbors be forced to move? I liye in an old apartment building. I can't afford anything better. This place has no soundproofing. I am sick of hearing slamming doors, stomping feet, loud talking, stereos and TV's blasting away at all hours. Not only are these neighbors noisy, but their garbage piles up in the back hall, which I consider a health hazard.

When they have fish for supper we know it the next day, Why should I have to go through the headache of when they are the inconsiderate slobs? No Justice In The Midwest Dear No Justice: Does your lease say anything about being asked to move if you create a nuisance? If not, complaining to the landlord probably will do no good. In that case, it is better to move rather than stay in an environment that makes you miserable. Dear Ann Landers: Be the patron saint of every cook in the civilized world and print this letter. I am fed up with, people who, when asked for a recipe, say, "With pleasure!" They then somehow manage to leave out an ingredient or give you the wrong baking or cooking time and you wind up with a flop. Please, folks, if you want to keep your goodies "exclusive," say so.

Just Threw Out A $6 Cake Dear Just: Amen. Dear Ann Landers: I read that the citizens of Boca Raton, were asked by their mayor to go on the wagon for one week as part of Alcohol Awareness Month. The mayor said, "It's going to be quite an effort for some people." Please let us know what happened down there. Sounds like a terrific idea that ought to be tried other places. One thing is certain, it will surprise people to discover how dependent they are on alcohol.

One Who Quit 10 Years Ago Dear One: I called Bill Konrad, the mayor of Boca Raton, and he said, "It is not possible to know how many people stopped drinking for a week as a result of the edict, but it certainly helped heighten their awareness. So, from that point of view, the project was a great success." I hope, dear readers, this experiment will heighten your awareness to a social custom that has produced an alarming number of alcoholics. I'm not talking only about men. The number of female problem drinkers would shock your socks off. The first person who says, "You aren't talking to me.

I can quit any time I want to," is in trouble. Dear Ann Landers: My job requires a lot of telephoning. On 'occasion I have mistaken a low-voiced female for a male and said, "Thank you, Sir." After I have put my foot in my mouth, is there a graceful way to remove it? -Tongue-Tied In Virginia Dear Tongue-Tied: -The more you say the worse it will be. Get off the phone as soon as possible. Mondale to Interview Candidates for Veep Teachers need rest harrassed need some place to retreat So believe the French.

They've set up a 3 HOUSTON (AP) Walter F. Mondale was going home to Minnesota today to begin interviewing possible running mates and to discuss the Democratic platform with Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, who has been mentioned frequently for the No. 2 spot on the ticket. Mrs.

Ferraro, chairwoman of the Democratic Platform Commission, will meet with Mondale on Saturday at his North Oaks, home. "The purpose of the meeting is to create a platform that will reflect the concerns and interests of the mainstream of the Democratic Party," Mrs. Ferraro, said in a statement. Before flying to Minnesota, where Mondale also planned to address the state Democrat-Farm-Labor Convention, the former vice president was meeting with his Texas delegates. Mondale, looking tanned and rested after a week at the beach, on Thursday called his vice presidential choice the "single most important decision made by the nominee." In his first public appearance since claiming on June 6 that he had enough delegates to win his party's presidential nomination, Mondale insisted that he has not "included or excluded anyone" in his search for a running mate.

At a news conference, he he would announce, perhaps as early as today, the names of the first three possible vice presidential candidates Weath Sitka Weather SITKA WEATHER Sitka Observatory recorded a high of 55 degrees for Thursday and an overnight low of 42 degrees. At 8 a.m. today it was 46 degrees, 1.28 inches of precipitation were recorded and the barometer stood at 30.05. Sunrise was 4:05 and sunset will be 9:58. Weather Elsewhere Temperatures indicate previous day's nigh and overnight low to 8 a.m.

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But he sidestepped 'questions on whether Gary Hart, his rival for the presidential nomination, or Sen. Lloyd Bentsen of Texas would be on his list. And asked whether he was committed to naming a woman, he responded: "The question is who would be the best vice president and who would be prepared to be I think you have to look at the particular person and the merits of that person and that's what I will do." Mondale was assured of control of the committee that will draft the proposed party platform next week. Party officials on -Thursday decided to give Mondale eight of the 15 seats on the panel. Meanwnile, Rep.

Morris K. Udall, D- head of a special committee that will listen to Jackson's complaints about the party delegate selection process, said the panel will not deal with challenges to delegates to the 1984 convention. Udall, namea as cnairman ot tne panel on Wednesday by Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill said it would concern itself with Jackson's grievances Kryptograms from Katlian 2400: GREAT EVA OVYS VGO OBLF, AMATHPICH FLIKO VIK YE DYJVE VGMAPAALOGMAC. YEGNYGLSTIMATP Answer for 2399, If the bishops had not called vain imaginings religion, the philosophers would not have regarded religion as vain imaginings.

Mirza Azizullah A boy brought up by his mother alone after the father CS n01 necessaril signs of being a mama boy," contrary to the old notion In fact a many fatherless Stargazers claim a Pisces tends to be dreamy and fan aginative while a Capricorn is practical and thoTough TWs makes them a good matrimonial match, it's said. The Pisces withdraws to philosophize. The Capricorn does the dishes! IN COLD BLOOD Q. Where'd we get the phrase cold If 8 1 Hn ld Meanl Premeditated'. So brought harsher punishment than the "hot blood" crimes Sitka by the Stars Q.

You say the pelican breathes through its mouth? Whv? A. No nostrils. What's a "Dutch A. A stuffed bolster filled with kapok. Colonists on the old plantations of the South Pacific slept astraddle of such round pillows to beat the absorbed the perspiration of the tropics.

INDIANS "I don't blame the American Indians for getting discouraged," said western humorist Harry Oliver. "They're the only ones to be conquered by the United States and not come out ahead." Twenty-six percent of the voters tell pollsters they'll be more likely to vote democratic in November if a woman is on the ticket. Am told the stagehands at New York City's Carnegie Hall average about $90,000 a year, counting overtime tisticia only one rapist in every 600 rape cases is caught and converted. TM 50 applicants turned up. IO fi Che of BRIDGE Your 'Birthday Given Funds WASHINGTON (AP) The Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission has been awarded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to enforce strike quotas and monitor the bowhead whale hunt by nine Eskimo villagees.

Sales Set Sitka Bahai's will hold a variety rummage and bake sale 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 414 Hollywood Wav DAILY SITKA SENTINEL Thad Poulson Managing Editor Published by Verstovia wholly owned jn Sitka, daily except Saturday and Sunday at 112 Barracks Street, Sitka, Alaska 99835. Mail address: Box 799. Subscription rates: Three months $20 Six months $35 One year $60.

Inquire for mailed rates. National ad Branham, Inc. Member of The Associated Press. Second class mail privileges authorized at Sitka, Alaska. USPS 146-160 Phone (907) 747-3219 June 16,1984 You will make a friend of an unusual person this coming year who views life more imaginatively than others.

He or she will prove to be of great help in broadening your outlook GEMINI (May 20) Your imagination and experience are your greatest allies today, not the ideas of others. Depend on your perceptions, not theirs. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Give unselfishly of your time today if someone who.depends upon you is in need of assistance to straighten out a matter he or she can't handle. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) In order to gain the cooperation of associates today, you must show them that what you intend to do is for their good as well as for yours.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) This can be a very productive day for you if you can set your own pace and schedule. Try to perform your tasks free from interference. LIBRA (Sept.

23-Oct. 23) Pleasant experiences are a possibility today in your social realm. A generous companion may even beat you at picking up the lunch or dinner tab. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.

22) Spending money in your favorite haunts outside of your-home isn't apt to be half as much fun today as having friends over for a happening at your place SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Traveling around a bit today could help soothe your restless spirit. Select several nearby destinations that you can visit briefly. CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19) tt behooves you to be a comparison shopper today because you may not find your best price-at the first store. Spend shoe leather in order to save dollars. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.

19) Under your deft management today, situations that could cause problems will be handled smoothly. You'll recognize where your skills are needed PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Do what needs doing at a measured pace today and you will perform more efficiently. Take time to study each move instead of proceeding impulsively. ARIES (March 21-April 19) An opportunity may arise today that gives you the chance to get more friendly with someone you now think of as merely an acquaintance.

Use it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) If you are truly dedicated and persistent where your goals and objectives are concerned today, something of real significance can be accomplished Oswald Jacoby and James Jacobv Precise timing NORTH 5-30-84 A 3 5 4 3 2 A 1 0 9 WEST EAST 9 7 2 8 1 0 9 8 6 9 7 6 1 0 3 4 4 8 7 6 5 SOUTH 10 6 5 4 A 7 82 J32 Vulnerable: East-West Dealer: North West North East South Pass 14 Pass I Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: By Oswald Jacoby and James Jacoby Four spades is a mighty sound contract. If spades behave, you have 10 top ACROSS Synonymous Compass point 41 Images 43 Landing boat 44 Fame 46 Indefinite in order tricks. If spades don't behave, you still have a club finesse for your contract. How can you guard against both things going wrong? Lukacs and Rubens, in "Test Your Play as Declarer," suggest a line of play to give you your best chance to make your contract if the black suits don't behave.

They say that you should win the heart, cash the club ace and go after spades. East shows out on the second spade, but. you still take a third spade because you want to be sure to hold West to one trump trick. Now you lead your jack of clubs. If West trumps, you have 10 tricks.

You have avoided a club loser. If West doesn't trump, things are more compHcated, but you still are going to get home if you adopt a sure-thing play The play is to lead dummy's 10 of clubs after overtaking your jack with the king. East ducks, you have your 10 tricks. If East takes his queen, dummy's nine-spot is good for a diamond discard from your hand and you have your 10 tricks. (NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSN.) Answer to Previous Puzzle 8 put of danger 47 S)anted 49 Author Fleming 50 Scent 51 Russian river 52 Pretense 53 French father 54 Card 55 Civil War general 56 Think 12 13 On same side 14 Nautical pole 15 Branches of learning 16 Likely 17 All (Span.) 18 Small bird 19 Speedy 21 Went before 22 Actress Burstyn 24 Obscure 26 Cry of affirmation 27 Country 28 Mao tung 31 Spread to dry 32 Ensign (abbr.) 33 Unit of work 34 Green 37 Potato bud 40 Infant enclosure DOWN Declare Lightly Courage Snaky letter College athletic group 6 Japan 7 Spend the summer Fast aircraft (abbr.) 8 9 Cape Kennedy 34 Coat type rocke 35 Vernacular 36 Entwine 38 Beyond '39 The bull (2 40 Shrub 41 The thing 42 Scolding woman 45 Stake 10 Radio technique 11 Eat away 19 Doctor's helper (abbr.) 20 Discourage through fear 23 Diner 25 Having raised strips 29 Shoot from ambush 30 Particular 48 Wages 50 Select.