Our Scoutmaster told us to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on
TV and got worried. We are okay. Only one of our tents and 2 sleeping bags
got washed away. Luckily, none of us got drowned because we were all up on
the mountain looking for Adam when it happened.

Oh yes, please call Adam’s mother and tell her he is okay. He can’t write
because of the cast. I got to ride in one of the search and rescue Jeeps. It
was great. We never would have found Adam in the dark if it hadn’t been for
the lightning.

Scoutmaster Ted got mad at Adam for going on a hike alone without telling
anyone. Adam said he did tell him, but it was during the fire so he probably
didn’t hear him. Did you know that if you put gas on a fire, the gas will
blow up?

The wet wood didn’t burn, but one of the tents did and also some of our
clothes.

Matthew is going to look weird until his hair grows back.

We will be home on Saturday if Scoutmaster Ted gets the bus fixed. It wasn’t
his fault about the crash. The brakes worked okay when we left. Scoutmaster
Ted said that with a bus that old, you have to expect something to break
down; that’s probably why he can’t get insurance.

We think it’s a super bus. He doesn’t care if we get it dirty, and if it’s
hot, sometimes he lets us ride on the bumpers. It gets pretty hot with 45
people in a bus made for 24. He let us take turns riding in the trailer
until the policeman stopped and talked to us.

Scoutmaster Ted is a neat guy. Don’t worry, he is a good driver. In fact, he
is teaching Horace how to drive on the mountain roads where there aren’t any
cops. All we ever see up there are huge logging trucks.

This morning all of the guys were diving off the rocks and swimming out to
the rapids. Scoutmaster Ted wouldn’t let me because I can’t swim, and Adam
was afraid he would sink because of his cast (it’s concrete because we
didn’t have any plaster), so he let us take the canoe out. It was great. You
can still see some of the trees under the water from the flood.

Scoutmaster Ted isn’t crabby like some scoutmasters. He didn’t even get mad
about the life jackets. He has to spend a lot of time working on the bus so
we are trying not to cause him any trouble.

Guess what? We have all passed our first aid merit badges. When Andrew dived
into the lake and cut his arm, we all got to see how a tourniquet works.

Steve and I threw up, but Scoutmaster Ted said it was probably just food
poisoning from the left-over chicken. He said they got sick that way with
food they ate in prison. I’m so glad he got out and became our scoutmaster.
He said he sure figured out how to get things done better while he was doing
his time. By the way, what is a pedal-file?

I have to go now. We are going to town to post our letters and buy some more
beer and ammo. Don’t worry about anything. We are fine and tonight it’s my
turn to sleep in the Scoutmaster’s tent.

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Pinewood Derby Racers…How to Win a Pinewood Car Derby
How to Win a Pinewood Car Derby teaches you the specifics of building a pinewood car for speed. You can make your car the fastest it can be with secrets that will give you a winning edge. This manual is useful for the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Awana Grand Prix, Royal Rangers, Shape ‘n Race, Kub Kar Rally and other groups.

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1. Award money is paid directly to college/university. This will be done after NESA has received a completed form that you must fill out beforehand.
2. Tuition,board,room and books are covered. These are the educational expenses that will be paid for by NESA as long as you are a full-time student for the duration of the scholarship.
3. Award money is paid based on the institution’s guidelines.
4. Award money is strictly for all accredited four-year college/university institutions that offer at least a bachelor’s degree.

Scholarship Requirements In order to be considered for any of the award money an applicant must be able to confirm the following qualifications:

1. An Eagle Scout Rank. This may also be an application just as long as it can be verified at the national office.
2. Applications must be postmarked after November 1. Eligibility continues up to midnight February 28. By the March 5th deadline all applications must be received by the Eagle Scout Service.
3. Must be entering college and a high school graduating senior the year the scholarship is applied for. The only exception are scouts who have their Eagle Scout boards of review between the first of March and July 31st of their high school graduating year. They are eligible to enter a scholarship application the following year.
4. Produce a high school transcript showing grades for at least six semesters only. (i.e. Need not be “official.”)
5. ACT score must be at least a 26 and a SAT score of 1090 or higher. When submitted the scores must be attached to the official test sheet. They may also be provided on the “Official” high school transcript provided in point (4).
6. Demonstrated a consistent scouting leadership ability and be able to provide a record of being involved in other activities besides Scouting.
7. Produce a clearly written statement demonstrating why the applicant feels they need financial assistance. This must be signed by a parent of the applicant and the applicant.
8. An endorsement from a scout leader or volunteer who has a personal relationship with the applicant.

In Summary This article has attempted to give out as much information as possible about receiving award money from (NESA). Of course with anything of this nature that might be dependent on timely information you should contact NESA and get the most up-to-date information. By utilizing the information given in this article you can raise the possibility of receiving eagle scout scholarships and saving time.

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You remind your Boy Scout that the first thing they should be concerned about as they prepare to treat any type of burn victim is __________ 

1. applying cool water to the burn
2. covering the burn with a dressing
3. stopping the burning process 
4. treating for shock

You’re treating a Scout that you suspect may have internal bleeding. You should do all of the following except: 

1. Refrain from giving the victim anything to eat or drink.
2. Treat for shock.
3. Get the victim to walk while keeping her as alert as possible.
4. Keep the victim lying down and covered.

During your First Aid Merit Badge class, one of the Scouts is confused about the difference between a bandage and a dressing. Your answer is that a protective cover placed over a wound is described as a ___________. 

1. wrapping
2. bandage
3. tourniquet
4. dressing

You’re at the scene of a accident, and someone is available to assist you in moving a victim. The victim is conscious, and you have a significant distance to cover. What is the preferred carry method for this situation? 

1. Two-hand seat carry
2. Four-hand seat carry
3. Fore-and-aft carry 
4. Fireman’s carry

You’re preparing to move an injured Scout to the medical facility. Which of the following does not need to be conducted before you begin the move? 

1. Check the casualty’s airway.
2. Evaluate the type and extent of the injury.
3. Secure a litter to move the victim.
4. Immobilize and support any injured bones.

As you discuss heat emergencies with the Boy Scouts, you ask him the following question: “Dehydration and heat exhaustion share which of the following signs/symptoms?”

1. Altered mental status 
2. No sweating 
3. Hot body temperature
4. Dizziness and dry mouth 

You and your Scout Troop are preparing for summer camp. As you deal with the stress of getting ready and your personal life, you realize there is such a thing as “good stress.” Which of the following is a positive aspect of stress? 

1. It prevents you from thinking things through clearly.
2. It makes troop members less cohesive.
3. It keeps you alert and prepared for action.
4. It impairs your overall function.

During First Aid Merit Badge class, you ask a Scout, “What is an object applied and secured to an injured limb in a manner that will keep a broken bone from moving?” he answers correctly, “___________.” 

1. Tourniquet
2. Bandage
3. Litter
4. Splint

A Scout has been injured, and you suspect there may be a neck injury. The injuries are not life-threatening, the scene is safe, and help is on the way. You should not______. 

1. reassure the victim
2. treat for shock
3. give the victim water or food
4. reposition or move the victim

Your troop is scheduled to receive training on the SAM Splint. Which statement describing the SAM Splint is incorrect?  

1. You only need to apply one swathe when the chest is used as a rigid object.
2. You can use a victim’s shirt or jacket or strips of torn material as a sling.
3. Normally, you will need a single swathe to help immobilize the arm after splinting the fractured forearm and applying the sling.
4. The SAM Splint is located in the First Aid Kit.

A burn is an injury that results from a heat source. The heat source may be_______. 

1. thermal, electrical, chemical, or biological
2. thermal, biological, chemical, or radiation
3. thermal, electrical, chemical, or radiation 
4. biological, electrical, chemical, or radiation

One of your Scouts severely sprained his ankle while completing an orienteering course. Since you have a long distance to transport the victim, you select a litter because______.

1. you’re less likely to injure the victim further
2. you’re less likely to aggravate the victim’s existing injuries
3. it’s a tactically secure method
4. you’re less likely to aggravate existing injuries and injure the victim further 

You’ve decided to perform the jaw-thrust technique on the victim of a car accident, because you want to maintain an open airway, while minimizing movement for suspected head/neck/spinal injury. You mentally remind yourself to _______________. 

1. rest your elbows on the same surface on which the patient is lying 
2. use the nasopharyngeal airway 
3. take a position at the right side of the victim
4. keep the patient’s legs aligned

You suspect one of your Scouts may be suffering from heat exhaustion. Which sign/symptom would lead you to this diagnosis? 

1. He has lost consciousness.
2. His skin is hot and dry, but not sweating.
3. His skin is hot to the touch. 
4. He is complaining of muscle cramps.

A Scout has been injured in a accident. As you prepare to treat him for shock, you realize the most important step is to _____. 

1. control any bleeding
2. elevate his lower extremities
3. keep him breathing 
4. keep him warm

During a class about burn treatment, a Scout relates a story about using butter to cool a burn. How should you respond?

1. Butter, grease, or oil will not normally be available for treatment.
2. It’s OK to use butter, grease, or oil, but only for one application.
3. Butter, grease, or oil will retain heat.
4. Only trained medical personnel can apply butter, grease, or oil to a burn.

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“I grabbed my baby sister,” the 12-year-old Boy Scout said. “Then I told everyone to get out.”

By then, a few neighbors had arrived after hearing the screeching detectors.

Garrek told one of them to call 911 — this was a real fire, he told them.

He could smell the smoke, but he still wasn’t sure where it was.

After making sure his sisters were safe outside, Garrek headed back into the house and shut off the breaker boxes, this time telling the adults they needed to get out and wait for fire crews.

Minutes later when parents Tim and Jalene Lott returned from their quick trip to the storage unit, the fire in the basement had reached a shelf of paints — and its flash point.

The flames exploded out the back windows, scorching the rear of the house and eating the support beams for the upper living room floor.

Jalene Lott said her first thought was of her nearly 2-year-old baby girl, sleeping in her crib.

But Garrek had already grabbed her, and she was waiting outside in the arms of her other siblings.

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“When it comes to taking care of his sisters, he’s pretty protective,” Jalene Lott said of Garrek. “He’s just a good boy.”

Garrek, the second oldest and only boy in a family of five sisters, doesn’t see himself as a hero.

He’s just a sixth-grader who wants to move onto junior high, loves to play basketball and treasures a BYU football signed by the team.

He rescued it from his room Monday, and although his sisters said it smelled like smoke, he was just glad to still have it.

Although house fires are always damaging, this one had “the worst timing,” Jalene Lott said.

On Friday, the family had finished a 2 ½-month remodeling project that was ready for the inspector Monday morning.

And the new basement is exactly where the fire started.

Fire officials believe it was an electrical fire caused by an old freezer and a fridge that were both plugged into an inadequate extension cord, which overheated, said Orem Police Lt. Doug Edwards.

Now, the new basement is soggy and sooty, the living room floor is sagging due to missing support beams and the entire house smells like an overactive campfire.

Edwards said the damage estimate is around $200,000, but he praised Garrek for his quick and cool thinking that kept everyone safe.

Although it will be six months and a house full of new wall board before the family can move back in, Jalene Lott is still optimistic.

“It could have been a lot worse,” she said, looking at the melted siding on the back of her house. “I’m just grateful that no one was hurt. The outpouring of love and support has just been overwhelming.”

Neighbors, friends, family members and Tim Lott’s company have all stepped up to offer support, food and places to stay, Jalene Lott said.

The family wants to rent a place near their home in the area of 920 North and 600 West, so the kids can stay in school.

Although Garrek misses his house, the fire has taught him more about himself and the importance of his scouting lessons.

“I was a lot calmer than I thought I’d be,” the First-Class-almost-a-Star Scout said. “Let’s hope I get the fireman’s merit badge.”

E-mail: sisraelsen@desnews.com   http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705282230,00.html 

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An easy way to check the shape of your feet.  Guide for deciding on good hiking boots, walking or running shoes.  Protect your feet.
 
Wondering what shape feet you have? Simply wet the bottom of your foot in water, then stand on a flat surface that will show an imprint such as a brown paper bag, a sheet of paper, or brown paper towel. Your imprint should match one of the three common foot types (yellow denotes typical areas of impact):

Normal feet: normal-size arch; imprint is flared, with forefoot and heel connected by a wide band on the outside. A normal foot lands on the outside of the heel, then rolls inward (pronates) slightly to absorb shock. Shoe type – Stability shoe, moderate control.

Flat feet: low arch; leaves an imprint that looks like the whole sole of the foot. A flat foot strikes on the outside of the heel and rolls inward excessively; over time this can lead to injury. Shoe type- Motion-control, the most rigid control oriented running shoe.

High-arched feet: imprint has a very narrow band connecting forefoot and heel. This type of foot usually doesn’t pronate enough and isn’t good at absorbing shock. Shoe type- Cushioned shoe, plenty of flexibility.

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1. Use bottled water that has not been exposed to flood waters if it is available.

2. If you don’t have bottled water, you should boil water to make it safe. Boiling water will kill most types of disease-causing organisms that may be present. If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle, and draw off the clear water for boiling. Boil the water for one minute, let it cool, and store it in clean containers with covers.

3. If you can’t boil water, you can disinfect it using household bleach. Bleach will kill some, but not all, types of disease-causing organisms that may be in the water. If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle, and draw off the clear water for disinfection. Add 1/8 teaspoon (or 8 drops) of regular, unscented, liquid household bleach for each gallon of water, stir it well and let it stand for 30 minutes before you use it. Store disinfected water in clean containers with covers.

4. If you have a well that has been flooded, the water should be tested and disinfected after flood waters recede. If you suspect that your well may be contaminated, contact your local or state health department or agriculture extension agent for specific advice.

(U.S. federal agencies and the Red Cross recommend these same four steps to disinfect drinking water in an emergency. Please, read the text below for important details about disinfection.)

EMERGENCY DISINFECTION OF DRINKING WATER

More information about disinfection
In times of crisis, follow advice from local officials. Local health departments or public water systems may urge consumers to use more caution or to follow additional measures than the information provided here.

Look for other sources of potable water in and around your home. When your home water supply is interrupted by natural or other forms of disaster, you can obtain limited amounts of water by draining your hot water tank or melting ice cubes. In most cases, well water is the preferred source of drinking water. If it is not available and river or lake water must be used, avoid sources containing floating material and water with a dark color or an odor. Generally, flowing water is better quality than stagnant water.

Examine the physical condition of the water. When emergency disinfection is necessary, disinfectants are less effective in cloudy, murky or colored water. Filter murky or colored water through clean cloths or allow it to settle. It is better to both settle and filter. After filtering until it is clear, or allowing all dirt and other particles to settle, draw off the clean and clear water for disinfection. Water prepared for disinfection should be stored only in clean, tightly covered, containers, not subject to corrosion.

Choose a disinfection method. Boiling and chemical treatment are two general methods used to effectively disinfect small quantities of filtered and settled water.

Boiling is the surest method to make water safe to drink and kill disease-causing microorganisms like Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium, which are frequently found in rivers and lakes. These disease-causing organisms are less likely to occur in well water (as long as it has not been affected by flood waters). If not treated properly and neutralized, Giardia may cause diarrhea, fatigue, and cramps after ingestion. Cryptosporidium is highly resistant to disinfection. It may cause diarrhea, nausea and/or stomach cramps. People with severely weakened immune systems are likely to have more severe and more persistent symptoms than healthy individuals. Boil filtered and settled water vigorously for one minute (at altitudes above one mile, boil for three minutes). To improve the flat taste of boiled water, aerate it by pouring it back and forth from one container to another and allow it to stand for a few hours, or add a pinch of salt for each quart or liter of water boiled.

If boiling is not possible, chemical disinfection of filtered and settled water collected from a well, spring, river, or other surface water body will still provide some health benefits and is better than no treatment at all.

When boiling is not practical, certain chemicals will kill most harmful or disease-causing organisms. For chemical disinfection to be effective, the water must be filtered and settled first. Chlorine and iodine are the two chemicals commonly used to treat water. They are somewhat effective in protecting against exposure to Giardia, but may not be effective in controlling more resistant organisms like Cryptosporidium.  Chlorine is generally more effective than iodine in controlling Giardia, and both disinfectants work much better in warm water.

• You can use a non-scented, household chlorine bleach that contains a chlorine compound to disinfect water. Do not use non-chlorine bleach to disinfect water. Typically, household chlorine bleaches will be 5.25% available chlorine. Follow the procedure written on the label. When the necessary procedure is not given, find the percentage of available chlorine on the label and use the information in the following table as a guide. (Remember, 1/8 teaspoon and 8 drops are about the same quantity.)

Chlorine           Drops per Quart/Gallon of Clear Water          Drops per Liter
1%                                   10 per Quart — 40 per Gallon                        10 per Liter
4-6%                               2 per Quart — 8 per Gallon (1/8 teaspoon)    2 per Liter
7-10%                             1 per Quart — 4 per Gallon                            1 per Liter

(If the strength of the bleach is unknown, add ten drops per quart or liter of filtered and settled water. Double the amount of chlorine for cloudy, murky or colored water or water that is extremely cold.)

Mix the treated water thoroughly and allow it to stand, preferably covered, for 30 minutes. The water should have a slight chlorine odor. If not, repeat the dosage and allow the water to stand for an additional 15 minutes. If the treated water has too strong a chlorine taste, allow the water to stand exposed to the air for a few hours or pour it from one clean container to another several times.

• You can use granular calcium hypochlorite to disinfect water. Add and dissolve one heaping teaspoon of high-test granular calcium hypochlorite (approximately ¼ ounce) for each two gallons of water, or 5 milliliters (approximately 7 grams) per 7.5 liters of water. The mixture will produce a stock chlorine solution of approximately 500 milligrams per liter, since the calcium hypochlorite has available chlorine equal to 70 percent of its weight. To disinfect water, add the chlorine solution in the ratio of one part of chlorine solution to each 100 parts of water to be treated. This is roughly equal to adding 1 pint (16 ounces) of stock chlorine to each 12.5 gallons of water or (approximately ½ liter to 50 liters of water) to be disinfected. To remove any objectionable chlorine odor, aerate the disinfected water by pouring it back and forth from one clean container to another.

• You can use chlorine tablets to disinfect filtered and settled water. Chlorine tablets containing the necessary dosage for drinking water disinfection can be purchased in a commercially prepared form. These tablets are available from drug and sporting goods stores and should be used as stated in the instructions. When instructions are not available, use one tablet for each quart or liter of water to be purified.

• You can use tincture of iodine to disinfect filtered and settled water. Common household iodine from the medicine chest or first aid kit may be used to disinfect water. Add five drops of 2 percent U.S. or your country’s approved Pharmacopeia tincture of iodine to each quart or liter of clear water.  For cloudy water add ten drops and let the solution stand for at least 30 minutes.

• You can use iodine tablets to disinfect filtered and settled water. Purchase commercially prepared iodine tablets containing the necessary dosage for drinking water disinfection at drug and sporting goods stores. Use as stated in instructions. When instructions are not available, use one tablet for each quart or liter of filtered and settled water to be purified.

ONLY USE WATER THAT HAS BEEN PROPERLY DISINFECTED FOR DRINKING, COOKING, MAKING ANY PREPARED DRINK, OR FOR BRUSHING TEETH

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Okay, I’ll be the first one to admit publicly that buying gifts for the holidays can be a pain in derriere. When it comes right down to it, who knows if a gift will be a hit or a dud. If you’re shopping for a backpacking enthusiast, your task is going to be much easier.

Unique Backpacking Gifts

Despite the relative simplicity of backpacking, there are lots of items you can give as gifts to backpackers. Here are a few that will be a big hit.

1. Trekking Poles – Backpackers tend to go in two directions – forward and up. Regardless of the direction, they are going to be hoofing a heavy backpack from here to there. Trekking poles are very popular with backpackers because they let them use their arms to support part of the weight. Think of Gandolf in Lord of the Rings, but with a backpack on and a smaller beard! Black Diamond and Leki are good brands, but you can expect to pay a little over $100 for them.

2. Digital Handheld GPS – Yep, even backpacking has gone digital. Who would’ve thunk it? Digital handheld GPS units are a recent phenomenon and popular with backpackers. Regardless, backpackers use the units to make sure they know where they are at all times and not get lost. The Garmin brand is solid and you can expect to pay $120 to as much as you can spend.

3. Hydration Waist Packs – Backpackers consistently face the threat of getting dehydrated while hoofing it around God’s green earth. Hydration packs help prevent this by letting the backpacker carry water comfortably. You’ll have a choice of waist, shoulder and full on backpack systems. The waist packs are the best. You can expect to spend in the $30 to $45 range and Amphipod is a good brand.

4. Nomad Backpacking Journals – A little self-promotion here. Nomad Backpacking Journals are compact writing journals that let backpackers keep notes and diaries of their hikes. They can record whom they hiked with, the route, weather conditions and funny little events occurring during the trip. You can click the link at the bottom of this article to see them and expect to pay between $10 and $25 depending on the size.

If you’re looking for gifts for backpackers, consider yourself lucky. The equipment tends to be inexpensive and last a very long time.

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During a gathering at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Center in South Jordan, the boys also were encouraged to set even higher goals for their futures as they apply the ideals and values of Scouting in their lives. The “Jamboral” was a smaller Salt Lake Valley version of national and world Scout Jamborees.

The grounds’ polo field and surrounding areas were filled with tents, awnings and cook stoves for Scouts, mostly from the Great Salt Lake Council. The boys cooked meals, participated in an outdoor concert by pianist Jon Schmidt, watched a fireworks show, and then the following morning, a Saturday, joined a “parade of flags” in review for Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Rasband was honorary chairman of the Jamboral.

Other reviewers included Elder Patrick H. Price, Utah North Area Seventy; Dean R. Burgess and Michael A. Neider of the Young Men General Presidency; and Sister Margaret S. Lifferth of the Primary General Presidency.

Elder Rasband addressed the gathering with memories of his own Scouting experiences as a youth, displaying his personal merit badge sash with 23 badges, and his Eagle and Mormon Duty to God awards. He recalled a service project his own Troop 95 of the Cottonwood Stake performed many years ago, replanting trees after a forest fire. “I returned to those canyons as an adult to take my children sledding and tobogganing,” he said, “and I wondered if any of those beautiful trees on the snow-covered slopes were some of those I’d helped to plant as a Scout.”

Elder Ronald A. Rasband eats breakfast with Nathan Vance, First Class Scout from Troop 858.
He praised the Scouts for their 2008 goal of giving 1 million hours of service and challenged them to continue that spirit of service and the elements of the Scout Oath, Law and Slogan to “Do a good turn daily” as they go forward in life. He admonished, “Let those principles bless you all the days of your life, so that some day in some quorum or on some mission for your church you can stand and proudly say, ‘I was a Scout.’ ”

After the assembly the Scouts scattered to participate in dozens of games and skill activities with a Scouting flavor throughout the Equestrian Center complex

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Here are The Other 13 Articles of Faith:

1. We believe that elders should move pianos, washers, dryers, and multiple pound bags of storage wheat through narrow hallways, tight door jams, and at least one flight of stairs.
2. We believe that the Relief Society is called to provide meals for the needy.  We do not believe that the priesthood cooks for anyone, except at ward camp-out breakfasts and Dutch-oven meals for more expendable deacons.
3. We believe in tuna casserole with cream of mushroom soup and potato chip topping, served in a Tupperware dish with a piece of masking tape on the bottom that reads “Jones, “Smith”, or “Johnson.”
4. We believe that women should stop having children at 35. (36 is just too many) 5.  We believe in worshipping professional sports if the contest
   includes:
5. A. Any athlete who attends BYU (John Beck, Robbie Bosco, Scott Brumfield, Jason Buck, Ty Detmer, Steve Young, Ben Cahoon, Todd Christensen, Kevin Curtis)
   B. A church member as a player, coach, or trainer.
   C. Inspirational stories (ie. John Elway, Tiger Woods, Cal Ripken,
   etc…)
   D. Zion’s Army (Utah Jazz)  
   E. Any game that might affect the playoff positioning of any team in A-D
6. We believe that drinking caffeinated drinks is not a violation of the Word of Wisdom, as long as they are cold.
7. We believe that ward phone lists are good multi-level marketing tools.
8. We believe in kicking our boys out of the house at 19 – girls at 21, if they’re not engaged – and sending them to a foriegn country – like Chile, Japan, France, or New Jersey. We believe in sending them dozens of stale cookies and in tricking postal robbers by mailing one shoe at a time.
9. We believe that Sunday drives are okay, as long as they’re not on a speedboat or dirt bike.
10. We believe in enduring to the end of high counselor’s talks.
11. We believe that sleeping on the floor during General Conference is okay; after all, we can read every talk in the conference issue of the Ensign.
12. We believe that no meeting of the Relief Society is allowed without tablecloth and centerpiece. We also believe that if the aforementioned meeting does not take place on Sunday; brownies are not optional.
13. We believe that the variety with which one creates Jell-o Salads is directly proportional to the level of glory attained after this life.
    Telestial: green Jell-o and whipped cream
    Terrestreal: green Jell-o + carrot shavings
    Celestial: green Jell-o + walnuts + raisins + cashews + cranberries
    note: the highest level of the Celestial kingdom can only be attained by those who have used Jell-o molds and have, somewhere throughout the course of their life, used Jell-o as an appetizer, side dish, between meals snack, dessert, and cold-and-flu remedy.

Want to see the Huge list of All the Famous Mormons?  http://www.famousmormons.net/ You would be shocked!

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So you’re ready to get out there and do some open water swimming to prepare for your next scout camp? Before you go dipping into your local body of water, keep these tips in mind:

1. Never swim alone. For safety purposes, always swim with a group or bring along a friend. Given the unknown elements, a dangerous situation may arise such as fog, currents, boats, etc. where you will be in much better shape with others around. Remember the “Buddy System”

2. Adjust to cold water. If the water you are training in is cold, below 66 degrees fahrenheit, be prepared. Wetsuits are necessary. Wearing a swim cap and earplugs can help keep your head warm. Get in the water slowly and only get in for 5-20 minutes the first time out, gradually increasing your time in the water with each swim.

4. Upon exit of your cold water swim, drink warm fluids, take off your wetsuit, and dress warmly.

3. On sunny days, apply sunscreen 30 minutes before getting in (especially for those with light skin!).

4. Be careful of the fog. It is easy to get lost in foggy weather and lose sight of the shore.

5. Watch the seaweed. If you are ocean swimming and come across seaweed, stay high in the water and do not kick. The seaweed can wrap around you if your legs are kicking.

6. Never swim in a lightning storm.

7. Open water swimming can cause chaffing. Use petroleum jelly if this is a problem.

8. Goggle color. Use dark lenses on sunny days, blue lenses on cloudy days.

Open water swimming can be challenging, but for many it is FUN and a nice change from “following the black line” at the bottom of the pool. Enjoy, and remember, “when in doubt, get out.”

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Barbecuing has never been more exciting; with the endless designs of barbecues available and the myriad of barbecue cookbooks and cooking shows it really does take barbecuing into a whole new realm. With recipes for everything from grilled bananas to peaches and dry rubs for ribs, barbecues aren’t just for cooking
steaks and burgers anymore. With all the available barbecuing options it helps to know a few of the barbecuing terms and barbecuing utensils that are used.

Firstly, barbecues come in a wide variety of options; there are propane, natural gas and the standard barbecues for use with charcoal. Barbecues can come with range style one, two and four burner options along with rotisseries. There are even barbecues that have coolers built right into the bottom! Barbecuing has never been quite so convenient.

When you’re using your barbecue it really helps to have the right utensils and barbeque accessories, this will make your barbecuing experience easier and more enjoyable. Long handled tongs, basting brushes and spatulas are quite helpful. Heavy -duty oven mitts can also be useful. Of course you don’t want to forget the proper wire brushes and scrubbers (crumpled foil even works well) to remove build-up, keeping your grill racks clean.

Foods that are tender such as fish, vegetables and some burgers can benefit from cooking in a special grill basket (this way you aren’t loosing any of your meal into the barbecue). There are also special racks available to be used with corn, potatoes, ribs and meat.

An excellent barbecue accessory is the grill wok, with this you can make you’re favorite stir fries and vegetable dishes; the wok has small holes throughout that allow heat and smoke to penetrate the food. Another great grill accessory is the grill pizza tray used mostly for grilled pizza. Other grill accessories include;  the grill topper used for fish and vegetables providing an even cooking surface, which prevents foods from falling through the grill rack; you can never have too many skewers in assorted lengths which can be used with a skewer rack for grilling your favorite marinated vegetables and meats; smoker boxes for gas grills filled with soaked wood chips add a wonderful smoked flavor to foods. Lastly foil packets are available or simple tin foil to wrap foods, just remember that you may be sacrificing the grill and smoke flavors when foods are wrapped tightly.

After you have the utensils and proper grilling accessories needed for you’re barbeque experience you’ll want to familiarize yourself on the different types of grilling processes and terms to find the ones that work best for you and to know exactly what has to be done. To start, basting is probably the most familiar of barbecuing terms, a simple brushing with a seasoned liquid adding both flavor and moisture to your food. A brochette is just French for a kabob, or simply food cooked on a skewer. A glaze is a glossy, flavorful coating on food as it cooks as a result of regular basting.

Three very popular methods of barbecuing are the direct grilling, dry smoking and indirect grilling methods. Direct grilling is probably the most popular grilling used, it is when food is placed directly over the flame. It is a fast method because of the intense heat and allows for browning on the outside of foods. This process works best for food requiring short cooking times such as burgers and steaks, you must remember to turn food over to allow cooking on both sides. The dry smoking method is achieved by placing a grill rack indirectly over the heat source with the barbecue lid down, this allows the flame to burn thus creating smoke which covers the food, giving you a smoky flavor. Lastly the indirect grilling is a slow process of cooking because of less heat, it is done by surrounding a drip pan with the coals and putting the food over the pan, so the hot air circulates around the food (similar to a convection oven). It is wise to check with your barbecue owner manual for indirect grilling specific to your barbecue, roasts work well with this method.

After you’ve acquired the barbecue and all the necessary cooking utensils and accessories you’re ready for the best part of barbecuing and that is the cooking of the food. Sauces, marinades and rubs are popular cooking ideas when barbecuing. The sauce can be said to define a great barbecue. Whether you use a little
or a lot is a matter of preference. A sauce often includes sugar, honey or preserves, which can cause the sauce to burn when cooking; a suggestion is to brush your sauce on in the last five to ten minutes of cooking. There are a wide variety of sauces and glazes to be made ranging from apple butter barbecue sauce
to raspberry piquant sauce.

Marinades are used for soaking your choice of meat, tofu or vegetables. The marinating both tenderizes and permeates the food with flavor, adding flavor and promoting crisp brown exteriors, changing an otherwise average dinner into a great one. Marinades are virtually fool proof and can be made in advance refrigerated
in an airtight container for up to a week. The three basic ingredients in a marinade are; flavorings such as herbs, spices, sweeteners; oils which keep the food pliable and give a crispy crust; acids such as citrus juices, wines, vinegars and yogurts used to balance the sweetness. It is suggested to use the acids sparingly on fish and poultry, as they will soften the flesh when used.

A virtually fat free and easy way to add flavor to food is by using a variety of bold seasonings in a rub. The food is rubbed with spices prior to grilling, the rub transforms into a crunchy brown crust that seals in the juices and enhances the flavors of the food. The spices should be generously applied coating the entire surface of the food; the food should then be covered and put in the fridge for 15 minutes to 2 hours. Simplicity is the key for making rubs, salt and sugar are two of the main ingredients and the rest are up to you.

Whatever your barbecuing specialty might be barbecues can be both a fun and convenient way to make dinner. Summertime needn’t be the only time of year that you’re barbecuing, if weather allows you can barbecue all year round. The options have never been more exciting, and the variety of foods and recipes never more abundant.

About the author:
Valerie Giles owns and operates Best BBQ Online
best-bbq-online.com

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Fishing at Scout Camp. is very diverse because of the fish migrating every season. The weather, however, is one factor that restrains scouters from fishing. Rain, fog, snow, and wind affect the fishermen since these conditions may sometimes be dangerous to them.

Since the fish are diverse, fishermen have a lot of fishing techniques depending on the type of fish they are targeting. They can do surf fishing, fly fishing, bait casting, pier fishing and many other techniques.

Florida for example, is one state that has long been famous for fishing. Everywhere in Florida you see a lot of men and women of different ages getting excited about fishing. You see them holding fishing lines in bridges, causeways, riverbanks and piers. Also, Charter fishing boats are popular in all coasts of Florida.

Florida is known for its saltwater fishing and fly fishing. You need to be versatile to get the most out of Florida’s fly fishing adventures. Fly fishing and saltwater fishing are your choices depending on the time of the year.

There are abundant Redfish in Daytona Beach, Titusville and St. John’s River. Spotted Sea Trout are also found in Florida. You can find a local guide in the area and they will be able to help you enjoy your fishing experience.

Florida has been a hot place for fishing especially during the start of October. There are large numbers of Redfish until mid morning. There are a lot of Snooks being caught. During the afternoon when the temperature is high, there are a large numbers of jacks, ladyfish and trout that keep the fishermen in action.

Boy Scouts and cub scouts have a variety of reason why they fish in the U.S.A. Some love to see the sunrise and sunset in the water. Besides fishing, some love to watch dolphins, whales and birds. But still it is the catching of fish that really thrill them. Fishing in the U.S.A is a meaningful pastime whether in groups or all alone. The money you will spend is worth the fun and excitement including building relationships.

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One very popular hobby for many people is camping. I have gone camping many times throughout my life, in rain or snow, desert or forest. I have also camped on the banks of rivers, in snow caves, and in cabins. No matter where you go camping, your camping necessities may change a little, but the basics remain the same. You will need to stay warm. You will need shelter. You will need food to eat and a means to cook it.

The only places I have gone camping are in Utah, but there is such diversity in Utah’s climate and landscape, that I experienced a variety of different camping experiences. A camping hobby is great in Utah and other outdoor states. As I boy scout, I used to go on the Klondike every year. This was a winter campout in the Utah Mountains. It would get freezing up there at night. A couple of times when I went, I slept in a tent. The tent was freezing. A nice sleeping bag kept me warm, but the air was too cold to breathe. By morning my lungs felt like they had sand in them. My scout leader, another scout, and I got up a little early to make a fire, because we were so cold. The scout kept complaining about how his feet hurt all morning, until the sun came up and then we realized he had his boots on the wrong feet. I think every year that I went to the Klondike, I fell through the ice on the lake and got wet. The warmest I have been at the Klondike was when I built a snow cave to live in. You just make a large pile of snow and pack it down. Then you dig out the inside large enough for a couple people to sleep in there. If you just have a candle, it will stay very warm inside the cave. The snow acts as insulation to the cold air outside. Snowcaving should definitely be added to your camping hobbies list.

I have camped in the high Uintah Mountains of Utah. My grandparents have a cabin up there that we have stayed in often. Now that I am older, I am a much bigger fan of cabin camping. You can just light the wood burning stove to keep the whole cabin warm. We had an electric generator to have electricity in the cabin. It might not sound much like camping to some people. We were up in the mountains alone though, and cooked our food on a campfire and got our water from a spring.

I have also camped in other areas of the High Uintah Mountains, without a cabin. Once I went on a fifty mile hike through the mountains. It took us five days going ten miles a day. We had to carry our tents, sleeping bags and all of the necessary supplies for food and other things, through the mountains for five days. Which reminds me; do not ever let your mom pack your backpack if you are going on a trip like that, unless you want to carry whole boxes of cereal and other things that are not useful on a long hike. When I hiked to King’s Peak, the highest peak in Utah, my mom packed my backpack and once I got to our base camp, I found in my pack a large iron skillet to cook on that weighed a ton, a whole loaf of bread, a large jar of jelly and a large jar of peanut butter. To say the least, I was not a happy camper after I realized I had just lugged a cast iron frying pan up the mountain.

I have also camped in the deserts of Southern Utah. There is no end to the scenery and variety of landscape there, from arches to the Grand Canyon along with Goblin Valley to Lake Powell. There are also the large canyons with the Green River and the Colorado River carving through them. Find your camping gear at your online hobby store and more.

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So you’re ready to get out there and do some open water swimming to prepare for your next camp? Before you go dipping into your local body of water, keep these tips in mind:

1. Never swim alone. For safety purposes, always swim with a group or bring along a friend. Given the unknown elements, a dangerous situation may arise such as fog, currents, boats, etc. where you will be in much better shape with others around.

2. Adjust to cold water. If the water you are training in is cold, below 66 degrees fahrenheit, be prepared. Wetsuits are necessary. Wearing a swim cap and earplugs can help keep your head warm. Get in the water slowly and only get in for 5-20 minutes the first time out, gradually increasing your time in the water with each swim.

4. Upon exit of your cold water swim, drink warm fluids, take off your wetsuit, and dress warmly.

3. On sunny days, apply sunscreen 30 minutes before getting in (especially for those with light skin!).

4. Be careful of the fog. It is easy to get lost in foggy weather and lose sight of the shore.

5. Watch the seaweed. If you are ocean swimming and come across seaweed, stay high in the water and do not kick. The seaweed can wrap around you if your legs are kicking.

6. Never swim in a lightning storm.

7. Open water swimming can cause chaffing. Use petroleum jelly if this is a problem.

8. Goggle color. Use dark lenses on sunny days, blue lenses on cloudy days.

Open water swimming can be challenging, but for many it is FUN and a nice change from “following the black line” at the bottom of the pool. Enjoy, and remember, “when in doubt, get out.”

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Some kids slap the on the wheels, spray paint the block of wood and that’s it. Then there are the PINEWOOD DERBY cowboys that go all out?.  How do they get these ideas, tips, and tricks for building their pinewood derby? Well I found an excellent resource to help you put your pinewood derby racecar on Steroids!!!

Look no further than Pinewood Professer. They have everything you need to get your pinewood derby car rollin’

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Everyone makes a fist and pounds the table. There will be 3 participants that will also pound on the table.

One person says “Whoof”
Person number 2 says ” AR ”
The third? You guessed it “Ted”

Now they go to the beat of the chief drum meaning everyone at the scout camp table needs to pound hard on the table but slow. The speakers start slow too. Then as the fist pounding gets faster so do the speakers. Finally it will be “Who Farted!”

Good clean wholesome Boy Scout Fun. Remember to use scout water for the fire pit!

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• Triple-A-Recipes
• Recipe Gold Mine
• Gifts from Your Kitchen
• Italian Recipes
  Browse or search through this great recipe collecion.

Again some good resources to get recipes from. I will be adding more as I go. If you have any suggestions post a comment here!

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The primary concern in the treatment of snakebite is to limit the amount of eventual tissue destruction around the bite area. A bite wound, regardless of the type of animal that inflicted it, can become infected from bacteria in the animal’s mouth. With nonpoisonous as well as poisonous snakebites, this local infection is responsible for a large part of the residual damage that results. Snake venoms not only contain poisons that attack the victim’s central nervous system (neurotoxins) and blood circulation (hemotoxins), but also digestive enzymes (cytotoxins) to aid in digesting their prey. These poisons can cause a very large area of tissue death, leaving a large open wound. This condition could lead to the need for eventual amputation if not treated.

Shock and panic in a person bitten by a snake can also affect the person’s recovery. Excitement, hysteria, and panic can speed up the circulation, causing the body to absorb the toxin quickly. Signs of shock occur within the first 30 minutes after the bite. Before you start treating a snakebite, determine whether the snake was poisonous or nonpoisonous. Bites from a nonpoisonous snake will show rows of teeth. Bites from a poisonous snake may have rows of teeth showing, but will have one or more distinctive puncture marks caused by fang penetration. Symptoms of a poisonous bite may be spontaneous bleeding from the nose and anus, blood in the urine, pain at the site of the bite, and swelling at the site of the bite within a few minutes or up to 2 hours later.

Breathing difficulty, paralysis, weakness, twitching, and numbness are also signs of neurotoxic venoms. These signs usually appear 1.5 to 2 hours after the bite.

If you determine that a poisonous snake bit an individual, take the following steps:

• Reassure the victim and keep him still.
• Set up for shock and force fluids or give an intravenous (IV).
• Remove watches, rings, bracelets, or other constricting items.
• Clean the bite area.
• Maintain an airway (especially if bitten near the face or neck) and be prepared to administer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or CPR.
• Use a constricting band between the wound and the heart.
• Immobilize the site.
• Remove the poison as soon as possible by using a mechanical suction device or by squeezing.

Do not–

• Give the victim alcoholic beverages or tobacco products.
• Give morphine or other central nervous system (CNS) depressors.
• Make any deep cuts at the bite site. Cutting opens capillaries that in turn open a direct route into the blood stream for venom and infection.

Note: If medical treatment is over one hour away, make an incision (no longer than 6 millimeters and no deeper than 3 millimeter) over each puncture, cutting just deep enough to enlarge the fang opening, but only through the first or second layer of skin. Place a suction cup over the bite so that you have a good vacuum seal. Suction the bite site 3 to 4 times.  Use mouth suction only as a last resort and only if you do not have open sores in your mouth. Spit the envenomed blood out and rinse your mouth with water. This method will draw out 25 to 30 percent of the venom. Put your hands on your face or rub your eyes, as venom may be on your hands. Venom may cause blindness. Break open the large blisters that form around the bite site.

After caring for the victim as described above, take the following actions to minimize local effects:

• If infection appears, keep the wound open and clean.
• Use heat after 24 to 48 hours to help prevent the spread of local infection. Heat also helps to draw out an infection.
• Keep the wound covered with a dry, sterile dressing.
• Have the victim drink large amounts of fluids until the infection is gone.

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The funnelweb spider is a large brown or gray spider found in Australia. The symptoms and the treatment for its bite are as for the black widow spider.

The brown house spider or brown recluse spider is a small, light brown spider identified by a dark brown violin on its back. There is no pain, or so little pain, that usually a victim is not aware of the bite. Within a few hours a painful red area with a mottled cyanotic center appears. Necrosis does not occur in all bites, but usually in 3 to 4 days, a starshaped, firm area of deep purple discoloration appears at the bite site. The area turns dark and mummified in a week or two. The margins separate and the scab falls off, leaving an open ulcer. Secondary infection and regional swollen lymph glands usually become visible at this stage. The outstanding characteristic of the brown recluse bite is an ulcer that does not heal but persists for weeks or months. In addition to the ulcer, there is often a systemic reaction that is serious and may lead to death. Reactions (fever, chills, joint pain, vomiting, and a generalized rash) occur chiefly in children or debilitated persons.

Tarantulas are large, hairy spiders found mainly in the tropics. Most do not inject venom, but some South American species do. They have large fangs. If bitten, pain and bleeding are certain, and infection is likely. Treat a tarantula bite as for any open wound, and try to prevent infection. If symptoms of poisoning appear, treat as for the bite of the black widow spider.

Scorpions are all poisonous to a greater or lesser degree. There are two different reactions, depending on the species:

• Severe local reaction only, with pain and swelling around the area of the sting.
• Possible prickly sensation around the mouth and a thick-feeling tongue.
• Severe systemic reaction, with little or no visible local reaction. Local pain may be present. Systemic reaction includes respiratory difficulties, thick-feeling tongue, body spasms, drooling, gastric distention, double vision, blindness, involuntary rapid movement of the eyeballs, involuntary urination and defecation, and heart failure. Death is rare, occurring mainly in children and adults with high blood pressure or illnesses. 

Treat scorpion stings as you would a black widow bite.

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Relieve the itching and discomfort caused by insect bites by applying–
Cold compresses.
A cooling paste of mud and ashes.
Sap from dandelions.
Coconut meat.
Crushed cloves of garlic.
Onion.

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Insects and related pests are hazards in a survival situation. They not only cause irritations, but they are often carriers of diseases that cause severe allergic reactions in some individuals. In many parts of the world you will be exposed to serious, even fatal, diseases not encountered in the United States.

Ticks can carry and transmit diseases, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever common in many parts of the United States. Ticks also transmit the Lyme disease.

Mosquitoes may carry malaria, dengue, and many other diseases. Flies can spread disease from contact with infectious sources. They are causes of sleeping sickness, typhoid, cholera, and dysentery.

Fleas can transmit plague.

Lice can transmit typhus and relapsing fever.

The best way to avoid the complications of insect bites and stings is to keep immunizations (including booster shots) up-to-date, avoid insect-infested areas, use netting and insect repellent, and wear all clothing properly. If you get bitten or stung, do not scratch the bite or sting, it might become infected. Inspect your body at least once a day to ensure there are no insects attached to you. If you find ticks attached to your body, cover them with a substance, such as Vaseline, heavy oil, or tree sap, that will cut off their air supply. Without air, the tick releases its hold, and you can remove it. Take care to remove the whole tick. Use tweezers if you have them. Grasp the tick where the mouth parts are attached to the skin. Do not squeeze the tick’s body. Wash your hands after touching the tick. Clean the tick wound daily until healed.

Treatment

It is impossible to list the treatment of all the different types of bites and stings. Treat bites and stings as follows:

• If antibiotics are available for your use, become familiar with them before deployment and use them.
• Predeployment immunizations can prevent most of the common diseases carried by mosquitoes and some carried by flies.
• The common fly-borne diseases are usually treatable with penicillins orerythromycin.
• Most tick-, flea-, louse-, and mite-borne diseases are treatable with tetracycline.
• Most antibiotics come in 250 milligram (mg) or 500 mg tablets. If you cannot remember the exact dose rate to treat a disease, 2 tablets, 4 times a day for 10 to 14 days will usually kill any bacteria.

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Company Policy: Effective from January 2008

Dress Code

 It is advised that you come to work dressed according to your salary. If we see you wearing Prada shoes and carrying a Gucci bag, we assume you are doing well financially and therefore do not need raise. If you dress poorly, you need to learn to manage your money better, so that you buy nicer clothes, and therefore you do not need a raise. If you dress just right, you are right where you need to be and therefore you do not need a raise.

Sick Days

 We will no longer accept your Doctors statement as proof of sickness. If you are able to go to the doctor, you are able to come to work.

Annual Leave Days

 Each employee will receive 104Annual Leave days a year. They are called Saturday & Sunday.

Bereavement Leave

 This is no excuse for missing work. There is nothing you can do for dead friends, relatives or co-workers. Every effort should be made to have non-employees attend to the arrangements. In rare cases where employee involvement is necessary, the funeral should be scheduled in the late afternoon. We will be glad to allow you to work through your lunch hour and subsequently leave one hour early.

Toilet Use

 Entirely too much time is being spent in the toilet. There is now a strict three-minute time limit in the stalls. At the end of three minutes, an alarm will sound, the toilet paper roll will retract, the stall door will open, and a picture will be taken. After your second offence, your picture will be posted on the company bulletin board under the Chronic offenders category. Anyone caught smiling in the picture will be sanctioned under the company’s mental health policy.

Lunch Break

 Skinny people get 30 minutes for lunch, as they need to eat more, so that they can look healthy. Normal size people get 15 minutes for lunch to get a balanced meal to maintain their average figure. Chubby people get 5 minutes for lunch, because that’s all the time needed to drink a Slim-Fast.

Thank you for your loyalty to our company. We are here to provide a positive employment experience. Therefore, all questions, comments, concerns, complaints, frustrations, irritations, aggravations, insinuations, allegations, accusations, contemplation’s, consternation and input should be directed elsewhere.

If you have any questions or concerns you may can take a hike.

Regards, The Management

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Leaf bag- A heavy duty leaf bag to serve as emergency rain coat when holes are cut for head and arms. Can also be used as a ground sheet.
Clothing Unit Military BDU pants- Made of a reinforced cotton/polyester blend, these pants are made for rough usage. I picked a size large enough to accommodate thermal underwear.
Turtleneck longsleeve shirt- Cotton/polyester blend. A light to medium weight wool shirt would be better. Will upgrade soon.
Underwear- A complete change of lingerie is worth its weight in gold to a lady. Forget the stuff from “Frederick’s”, we’re talking utility.
Socks- Two pair, light weight wool/nylon.
Shoes- A pair of athletic shoes in their mid-life stage with good laces.
Gloves- Wool, military issue glove liners.
2 Hats- One is a “boonie” style for rain, the other is a stocking type for maximum heat retention.
Bandanna- Plain old cotton hankie, 1001 uses.

All items are stored in a plastic trash bag.
Comfort Unit
Soap- Small bar of “hotel” soap.
Shampoo- Single use “hotel” packet.
Toothbrush- Kid sized.
Toothpaste- Sample size.
Dental floss- One of those ity-bity types the dentist gives you. Can be used for heavy duty sewing, suturing, snares, garrote, rappelling rope for insect, etc.
Mirror- Small, for vanity or signaling.
Sanitary napkins- For obvious and not so obvious uses i.e. tinder for fire making, bandage compress.
Sponge- The dehydrated variety.

All items packed in a Tupperware container.
Sustenance Unit
Water- Two 20 oz. softdrink bottles (plastic), two drops of bleach in each.  Individually packed in a ziplock bag.  Food beans, potatoes au gratin, crackers, peanutbuter, jelly, hard candy, cocoa,accessory packs and a package of “Datrex” food bars. When stocking your “pantry” remember that people under stress need more carbohydrates for energy, they will want to munch to help relieve stress and they will quite often refuse unfamiliar foods. Pack in ziplock bags for visibility/resealable.
Spoon- Large and long, tough plastic or Lexan.
Cup- I prefer the metal military canteen cup because you can cook or boil water in it.
Water purification tablets- The chlorine based are better than the iodine based. Check the expiration date on the bottle and replace when needed.

Fire Making Unit
Matches- A small box.
Lighter- Butane, childproof lock prevents fuel from escaping. Magnesium bar w/ striker- Air crew survival firestarter.
Birthday candles- Stays lit long after a match would, indispensable for getting a fire going.

Packed together with lighting unit.
Lighting Unit
Cyalume sticks- Two 12 hr. green. Flameless, no batteries, they are dated but I have used sticks that were years out of date and they still worked.
Flashlight- Any flashlight that is small, tough and you can hold in your mouth to free both hands. One set of batteries should last for the duration, replace them yearly.
Candle- For light/heat, I prefer the type used in candle lanterns because they stand up to high temperature better than most, sold in camping stores.

First Aid Unit
Bandages- Assorted fabric backed.
Tape- Small roll, fabric backed, 2” width.
Pain reliever- Whatever you use at home, several doses in 2 pill packs.
Anti-diarrhea- A case of the trots while safe at home is a nuisance, when you are in a stressful situation you can not tolerate the potential dehydration much less the hygiene problems. A blister pack of Immodium should suffice.
Antibiotic ointment- Small tube of opthamolic ointment, could be used in eyes, skin cuts, or warmed and poured in ear for earaches. I am not a doctor, this is not medical advice, proceed at your own risk.
Antihistamine- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is a good choice for a runny nose, hayfever, or better than nothing for insect stings. Diphenhydramine will make you drowsy, keep this in mind.
Prescription drugs- In a waterproof container, pack a 3 day supply of any medicine that you can not do without.

Miscellaneous
Compass- A good basic model will give you enough information to help orient yourself.
Map- I chose a detailed highway map of our state.
Whistle- Unless help is within speaking distance use the whistle for attracting attention.
Swiss army knife- An ersatz version of the original with a passable cutting edge.
Sewing kit- One of those promotional items with a couple of needles, some thread and a button or two.
Pencil and paper- For leaving notes, a pencil will not smear when wet.
Toilet paper- A half used roll in its own baggie.
Money- About 25 bucks in small bills, some coins too.
Phone numbers- A small list of friends and relatives.
Survival manual- Army manual soon to be replaced by the military survival cards.
Book Of Mormon/Holy Bible- A palm sized version for inspiration in dark moments.

This kit is stored in a military, medium sized “Alice” pack without the frame, its home is in the trunk of her car. The total weight is approx. 25lbs.

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Water

Food

• Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
• Canned juices
• Staples (salt, sugar, pepper, spices, etc.)
• High energy foods
• Vitamins
• Food for infants
• Comfort/stress foods 

Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car.  

• (20) adhesive bandages, various sizes.
• 5” x 9″ sterile dressing.
• conforming roller gauze bandage.
• triangular bandages.
• 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads.
• 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads.
• roll 3″ cohesive bandage.
• germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• (6) antiseptic wipes.
• pair large medical grade non-latex gloves.
• Adhesive tape, 2″ width.
• Anti-bacterial ointment.
• Cold pack.
• Scissors (small, personal).
• Tweezers.
• CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield.
• Non-Prescription Drugs
• Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever
• Anti-diarrhea medication
• Antacid (for stomach upset)
• Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
• Laxative
• Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)

 Tools and Supplies

• Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils
• Emergency preparedness manual*
• Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*
• Flashlight and extra batteries*
• Cash or traveler’s checks, change*
• Non-electric can opener, utility knife*
• Fire extinguisher: small canister ABC type
• Tube tent
• Pliers
• Tape
• Compass
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Aluminum foil
• Plastic storage containers
• Signal flare
• Paper, pencil
• Needles, thread
• Medicine dropper
• Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water
• Whistle
• Plastic sheeting
• Map of the area (for locating shelters)
• Sanitation Toilet paper, towelettes*
• Soap, liquid detergent*
• Feminine supplies*
• Personal hygiene items*
• Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
• Plastic bucket with tight lid
• Disinfectant
• Household chlorine bleach
• Clothing and Bedding
• *Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.
• Sturdy shoes or work boots*
• Rain gear*
• Blankets or sleeping bags*
• Hat and gloves
• Thermal underwear
• Sunglasses
• Special Items

Remember family members with special requirements, such as infants and elderly or disabled persons 

Baby Stuff

• Formula
• Diapers
• Bottles
• Powdered milk
• Medications 

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• First aid items.
• Water purification tablets or drops.
• Fire starting equipment.
• Signaling items.
• Food procurement items.
• Shelter items.
• Lighter, metal match, waterproof matches.
• Snare wire.
• Signaling mirror.
• Wrist compass.
• Fish and snare line.
• Fishhooks.
• Candle.
• Small hand lens.
• Oxytetracycline tablets (diarrhea or infection).
• Water purification tablets.
• Solar blanket.
• Surgical blades.
• Butterfly sutures.
• Condoms for water storage.
• Chap Stick.
• Needle and thread.
• Knife.

Include a weapon only if the situation so dictates.  onsider your the environment in which your unit will operate. Then prepare your survival kit.

FM 21-76 Chptr 3 Survival Planning And Survival Kits

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1. ALOE LEAF (Aloe Vera) – This plant has hundreds of uses, the most popular being its ability to alleviate the pain of burns and to speed their healing. It is very easily cultivated as a house plant, and should be in every kitchen. It is the best remedy for sunburn, often preventing later peeling. Immediately immerse the burn in cold water or apply ice until the heat subsides, then generously apply the aloe. It is best to trim the prickly sides off the succulent leaf, then split the leaf in half and gently rub the exposed gel onto the affected area. Aloe may also be applied to any cut or skin abrasion, and onto skin eruptions, remarkably speeding healing. To relieve the pain and itching of hemorrhoids, carve out a suppository sized chunk of the inner leaf gel and insert into the rectum.
2. BURDOCK ROOT (Arcticum lappa) - Well know as a blood detoxification agent and eaten as a vegetable known as Gobo in oriental cuisine, Burdock root is available throughout the U.S. It is used for skin eruptions and dry scaly skin conditions. Burdock is also used as a digestive stimulant and to lower blood sugar. Its seed is used as a diuretic and kidney tonic. The root is now found in
   supermarkets and can be cooked as a vegetable or made into adecoction. Fresh plant fluid extracts of the root and seed are also available in health food stores.
3. COMFREY LEAF/ROOT (Symphytum officinalis) - Comfrey should be grown as a house plant in every home. Like Aloe, it is a natural herbal bandaid, useful for cuts, scrapes and burns. It is styptic, which means that it will stop bleeding. Commonly known as “knit-bone,” it stimulates tissue regeneration. Used externally as a poultice, it helps heal bone fractures and deep wounds. Recovery rate is accelerated with use of this fresh plant poultice on muscle, tendon and ligamentous injuries. Thoroughly cleanse the wound with an antiseptic first,because Comfrey is so quick to regenerate the tissue that it will seal over the wound with the bacteria still inside.
4. DANDELION ROOT (Taraxacum officinalis) - Dandelion is naturally high in potassium, making it a safe diuretic, increasing the ability to eliminate waste products through the urinary channels. It helps restore kidney function and relieves liver and spleen congestion. It is extremely beneficial as a spring tonic which stimulates sluggish liver function. The root should be made into a strong decoction, which means that it should be cut into small pieces and simmered in a glass or enamel vessel for at least 10 minutes before straining and drinking. The fresh plant fluid extract can also be used. set 20-30 drops into a cup of hot water and drink as a tea.
5. ECHINACEA ROOT (Echinacea angustifolia) - A powerful immune stimulant, Echinacea has become increasingly popular in recent years. Its antiseptic and anti-viral properties are used for sore throats, flu, colds, infections and allergies. It also has tumor inhibiting properties. The most potent form is a fresh plant fluid extract,however, medicinal benefit can also] be derived by mixing a decoction, as explained under Dandelion.
6. GARLIC BULB (Allium sativum) - Best known for its antibiotic effect, garlic bulbs or the milder garlic greens can be eaten raw at the onset of a cold or flu. A small piece of bread may be necessary to make the spicyness more palatable. You can grow garlic greens by planting the bulbs in a 4-inch-deep pot, and trimming them to use in salads or stir fry dishes. Garlic oil is effectively used for ear infections. It is easily made by finely chopping enough fresh organic garlic bulbs to fill a jelly jar, and covering them with organic olive oil. Cover the jar with cheesecloth held on with a rubber band. Let the mixture sit in a warm room for a week or a sunny window for several hours (if you need it right away). Strain the oil and store it in an amber glass jar. The warmed oil is then placed in the ear and plugged with a cotton ball. Leave in overnight and treat nightly until the infection is gone. This therapy is not to be used in cases of eardrum perforation. A wonderful garlic cough syrup can be made by simmering freshly chopped garlic in apple cider vinegar for 10 minutes. Strain the resulting liquid, add honey and simmer down until the mixture is thick and syrupy. The vinegar neutralizes the garlic taste, making it much more tolerable, yet preserving the antibiotic effect.
7. GINGER ROOT (Zinziber officiale) - Ginger has a carminative effect, which means that it will help relieve digestive problems which result in gas formation. It is also a diaphoretic, used both as a tea and added to a soaking bath to stimulate sweating and reduce fevers. In cases of abdominal menstrual cramping, a ginger fomentation can be made. A fomentation is prepared by slicing 1-3 large roots into a half gallon of water and simmering in a covered pan for at least 30 minutes. A cotton cloth is then dipped in the mixture, wrung out (wear rubber gloves, it’s hot!) and applied to the abdomen as hot as can be withstood. Two folded bath towels are placed on top to help maintain the heat of the fomentation as the therapy progresses. Internally, 1/4 teaspoon of ginger or one dropperful of the fluid extract can be added to 1 cup of warm water to alleviate nausea/morning sickness/motion sickness and to aid digestion.
8. KELP (Nereocystis leutkeana) The kelp family, which includes kombu, wakame, arame and hijiki, is known for its ability to combat the effects of radiation in the body. Radioactive strontium-90, one of the more prevalent sources of radiation, is stored in our bones, and contributes to long term diseases such as leukemia, bone cancer, Hodgkins disease, anemia, and decreased production of red and white blood cells. The sodium alginate found in the kelp family binds with the radioactive isotope in the gastrointestinal tract and forms an insoluble gel like salt called strontium alginate, which is safely excreted in the feces. (For more information on radiation detoxification, see Fighting Radiation with Foods, Herbs and Vitamins, by Steven Schechter,ND. Kelp is recommended as a daily addition to the diet)
9. ST. JOHN’S WORT (Hypericum perforatum) - The extract and oil are used externally for bruises, strains, sprains, contusions and wounds. The extract is used internally as an immune system stimulant, for retro-viral infections, as an expectorant and antibacterial. It speeds the healing of wounds and burns and aids the regeneration of damaged nerve tissue. It is used as an anti-depressant and to treat bed wetting and children’s nightmares. It is also known as Klamath weed, a common pasture plant, and is found throughout the U.S.
10. VALERIAN ROOT (Valeriana officinalis) - Valerian is classed as a nervine and sedative with mild pain relieving properties, which makes it a good candidate for stress, anxiety and restless insomnia. It has also been used for intestinal colic, menstrual cramps, migraine headache, and rheumatic pain. Although it smells like well used socks, the extract and tea are both recommended.

Secrets Of Survival
Information on how to survive if disaster strikes. Survival training skills that will help you survive a natural disaster, plane crash, terrorist attack and more.
 

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Apply warm compresses to bring the boil to a head. Then open the boil using a sterile knife, wire, needle,
or similar item. Thoroughly clean out the pus using soap and water. Cover the boil site, checking it
periodically to ensure no further infection develops.

Fungal Infections
Keep the skin clean and dry, and expose the infected area to as much sunlight as possible. Do not scratch
the affected area. During the Southeast Asian conflict, soldiers used antifungal powders, lye soap,
chlorine bleach, alcohol, vinegar, concentrated salt water, and iodine to treat fungal infections with
varying degrees of success. As with any “unorthodox” method of treatment, use it with caution.

Rashes
To treat a skin rash effectively, first determine what is causing it. This determination may be difficult
even in the best of situations. Observe the following rules to treat rashes:
l If it is moist, keep it dry.
l If it is dry, keep it moist.
l Do not scratch it.

Use a compress of vinegar or tannic acid derived from tea or from boiling acorns or the bark of a
hardwood tree to dry weeping rashes. Keep dry rashes moist by rubbing a small amount of rendered
animal fat or grease on the affected area.
Remember, treat rashes as open wounds and clean and dress them daily. There are many substances
available to survivors in the wild or in captivity for use as antiseptics to treat wound:
Iodine tablets. Use 5 to 15 tablets in a liter of water to produce a good rinse for wounds during
healing.
l
l Garlic. Rub it on a wound or boil it to extract the oils and use the water to rinse the affected area.
l Salt water. Use 2 to 3 tablespoons per liter of water to kill bacteria.
l Bee honey. Use it straight or dissolved in water.
Sphagnum moss. Found in boggy areas worldwide, it is a natural source of iodine. Use as a
dressing.
l
Again, use noncommercially prepared materials with caution.

Frostbite
This injury results from frozen tissues. Light frostbite involves only the skin that takes on a dull, whitish
pallor. Deep frostbite extends to a depth below the skin. The tissues become solid and immovable. Your
feet, hands, and exposed facial areas are particularly vulnerable to frostbite.
When with others, prevent frostbite by using the buddy system. Check your buddy’s face often and make
sure that he checks yours. If you are alone, periodically cover your nose and lower part of your face with
your mittens.
Do not try to thaw the affected areas by placing them close to an open flame. Gently rub them in
lukewarm water. Dry the part and place it next to your skin to warm it at body temperature.

Trench Foot
This condition results from many hours or days of exposure to wet or damp conditions at a temperature
just above freezing. The nerves and muscles sustain the main damage, but gangrene can occur. In
extreme cases the flesh dies and it may become necessary to have the foot or leg amputated. The best
prevention is to keep your feet dry. Carry extra socks with you in a waterproof packet. Dry wet socks
against your body. Wash your feet daily and put on dry socks.

Burns
The following field treatment for burns relieves the pain somewhat, seems to help speed healing, and
offers some protection against infection:
First, stop the burning process. Put out the fire by removing clothing, dousing with water or sand,
or by rolling on the ground. Cool the burning skin with ice or water. For burns caused by white
phosphorous, pick out the white phosphorous with tweezers; do not douse with water.
l
Soak dressings or clean rags for 10 minutes in a boiling tannic acid solution (obtained from tea,
inner bark of hardwood trees, or acorns boiled in water).
l
l Cool the dressings or clean rags and apply over burns.
l Treat as an open wound.
l Replace fluid loss.
l Maintain airway.
l Treat for shock.
l Consider using morphine, unless the burns are near the face.

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Community service can play an important role in Scouts. A community service project can take many forms depending on your club. Whatever is decided, the community as well as Boy Scouts benefit. Following are some hints in making your Troop community service project both successful and fun.

A Planning Guide for Scouting Leaders

1.
 Determine what is needed in your community/county.

Ask club members and families.

Ask other community groups.

Talk with community officials.

Find out what types of projects have and have not been done in the recent past.

 
2.
 Determine what types of activities your members have interest in and abilities to do.

Consider the size of your Scout Troop and ages of members.

Consider the skills possessed by scouts and their families.

Determine how much time your Troop would like to devote to community service activities. (Would members rather do a long-term, ongoing community service project or a short-term one-time activity?)
 
3.
 List all of the activities that have been suggested.
 
4.
 Ask your Troop to rank the activities in order of importance and interest, based on what was considered in steps 1 and 2. Reach consensus or use a vote by majority rule to determine the activity your Patrol/Troop will do. If this isn’t practical (especially if your troop is large), consider forming a committee to develop priorities. Then, the troop can simply accept or vote on the committee’s recommendations.
 
5.
 After your Patrol/Troop has decided upon their community service project, develop a plan. Your members will learn organizational skills in developing such a plan. A plan doesn’t have to be overly detailed and formal, but should include the following:
• overall goal
• tasks involved
• time commitment
• permission
• budget
• insurance
• equipment and supplies
• risk management analysis
• volunteers and duties
• publicity
• evaluation
 
6.
 Carry out the project as planned!
 
7.
 Document your efforts with photos, videotape, or written notes.
 
8.
 As you work on this project, monitor the activities taking place and make adjustments as needed. Especially when the project has been completed, allow time for your club to discuss the successes and shortcomings of the project and ideas for improvement. This reinforces the learning experience.
 
9.
 Develop a summary report of your Troop’s experience when the project has been completed. Share it with mass media representatives and the Extension staff. A scrapbook is a nice way to present the project’s success. Include a written description, photos, and news clippings. Such activities might be assigned to the club reporter, secretary, vice-president, chair of the project or other member.
 
10.
 Feel good about your Troop’s contribution to the community and members’ positive learning experience. Be sure to take time to process your scouting experience. Do this by asking participants to share their thoughts and feelings as well as helping them to think about how they might relate this experience to other situations in the future. This is a part of the experiential learning process.
 

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