THE CROW’S NEST SCHOOLS

“LOOKING OUT FOR NEW S ” CEDARVILLE PUBLIC

MEET THE COACH BY JAYLA RITCHIE INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Among all the new Coach Lea, his wife S E N I O R 2 Other athletes say teachers Cedarville gained for Alissa, and their three beautiful REFLECTIONS coach is “a good mentor and a this school year, Mr. Kevin Lea children, Dean, Alexandria, and great example of a leader.” BASEBALL/ 3 is one of the most influential. Brett, create a wonderful family S O F T B A L L Coach Lea is a phenomenal He has earned the title “Coach” of five. Coach Lea’s favorite teacher and coach for our Ce- FOOTBALL/ 4 by becoming the leader of the part of the job is “getting to FEATURE ARTICLE darville Pirates. Cedarville Pirates football team; know my players on and off the KISSTORY 5 he also teaches Health and field.” The philosophy that Wellness. guides his work is, “Let no one S E N I O R 6 outwork me.” Coach Lea is fa- SPOTLIGHTS He was born in San vored by many students and Diego, California and grew up in MOVIE REVIEWS 7 staff because of his personality Virginia for the early years of his TEACHER WHO’S 8 and teaching skills. WHO/FALL life. As a young adult he moved FESTIVAL to Arkansas where he eventual- His goal for the 2014-

D O N K E Y 9 ly graduated from Arkansas 15 school year is “to change as BASKETBALL Tech University, majoring in many kids’ lives as possible.” GAME Coaching and Health and Well- Brad Cole, a senior on

CHEERLEADING 10 ness. He moved to Cedarville the football team, said, “Coach after twelve years of being an Lea has changed my life by assistant coach to become the making my mind set to the FIRST AID CARE 11 head football coach at Cedar- point that I believe that I can do HUNTING 12 ville. anything if I try.”

2014-15 STAFF SPOTLIGHT BY DOMINIQUE TERCEIR A

students. Basically, anything Head Editors: Although many teachers hard seeing students leave that that has to do with students, and other staff members deserve I have become accustomed to teachers, or parents comes Audie Pollard to have the spotlight, Brandy Gib- seeing each day.” Even with all Josh Martinez son sparked my interest the most. through this office.” the unexpected events that Destiny Sheridan She completes many challenging Many might try to ar- happen throughout the day, tasks each day and deals with gue that an occupation as an Brandy, in pure office worker Staff: situations that one might find too office worker is a menial job, fashion, keeps her sense of hard to handle. but they are wrong. An office humor. In the end she humor- Eduardo Ayala worker, as explained by Brandy, ously added, “We never know Bethany Bartlett According to Brandy, “Our must “definitely have patience what will happen on a daily ba- Brad Cole duties in the office change day by sis, especially working with Mr. Elizabeth Cox day. Everyday we handle the at- and a good sense of humor.” Betts.” Tyler Haywood tendance, enrolling or dropping When asked about what the Chance Hevner students; also, we handle all the hardest thing about working in Kevin Jackson paperwork for student files. All the the office is, Brandy proclaimed, Emily Rhea phone lines come directly to the “I think one of the hardest Jayla Ritchie office as well. We also do all the things is seeing the graduating Sam Speer transcripts for past and present class leave each year. Since we Dominique Terceira are such a small school, it is Bradley Weeks

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SENIOR FOOTBALL REFL E C T I O N BY BRAD COLE

This past football sea- short. being that we lost 38-20, and I was in shock. I couldn’t believe it when the clock hit 0:00. son didn’t turn out as planned. It The last game of the year It was a surreal moment as I walked through started off with a blowout win against Mountain View was a game I the line, shaking hands and telling the other against our rival Mountainburg. was anticipating, just like every game team good job. It wasn’t until I took my final That win, to me, felt like it would before. This game happened to be one knee in the end zone after the game that I set the tone for the whole year to that I’ve been dreading my whole life, finally realized it was all over. I cried and beat everybody. The season pro- knowing it was my last game. That cried and cried some more with my players gressively went downhill, and it means something that has been a part and some of my family. seemed like it stayed that way for of my life since I was six years old would most of the year. Then week 9 be gone forever. I had nothing to lose; All in all, I am happy with my senior came around, which happened to nothing else mattered during that time. season. I played for a group of coaches that I be senior night, and out of no- The only thing that was on my mind was loved playing for. I have the utmost respect where we found the spark that we the fact that this was my last time doing for them. I also played my senior year with a had during our first game of the something I love, so why not leave it all group of kids that I consider my brothers, season. Winning on senior night out on the field. each one of them. I am thankful for the fact was a great feeling, especially that I was able to play at Cedarville my junior At the end of the game the after a season full of coming up and senior years and thankful that you guys score was not what I had hoped for, accepted me here.

SENIOR NIGHT BY SAM SPEER

First of all, I made me remember the one for the seniors, but they want to thank all the first time I met all of played harder than they ever football coaches for them. It touched my had played before leading all they have done to heart, and they will be the Pirates to the 34-14 victo- help better the Cedar- missed,” said Jayla ry over Yellville-Summit. ville football program. Ritchie. Senior Night began as We started out just another night for like we normally do the seniors on the Ce- with our warm-ups, darville football team then the seniors all except they knew it were introduced and was going to be their received a gift from final game on Glenn Coach Lea for all of Wisely Field. Most of their hard work. All the them could never band and cheerleading have imagined a day seniors were intro- where high school duced; then, the action football would come happened. The game to an end. “Seeing the kicked off. The game seniors walk out onto was a hard hitting the field together game and an emotional

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CEDARVILLE SOFTBALL BY DOMINIQUE TERCEIRA

The season for sunflower seeds and the dirt diamond has almost arrived. Soon players will begin to relace their gloves and warm-up their throwing arms. For some, the season has already began and practices have already somewhat start- ed. Meetings between softball players have already commenced, and by the looks of things, this year seems like it will be a great one for softball. Even though a ma- jority of the people on the team are new, there are many returning players such as Malia Hernandez, Shanda Brown, Katie Goines, Angel Sousa, Madison Swaim, Dominique Terceira, and Megan McFadden. The past couple of years have been rough due to injuries and the number of players, but this year our infielders are faster, outfielders can throw farther, and our batting is at its best. Anyone who fol- lows Pirate Softball should look forward to many wins and maybe even a title win!

CEDARVILLE BASEBALL B Y TYLER HAYWOOD

The 2014-2015 Cedarville Pirates Baseball team will be headed by Coach Parks with assistant coach Coach Wilder. The team has had a meeting during lunch previously, and from the looks of it, Coach Parks has high hopes for this years’ team and says they will be very competitive.

Last season the team’s record was 12-8, and they made it to the first round in re- gionals where Cedarville fell to Danville with a score of 3-2, ending the season. The team was second in conference and also in districts. This year Coach says, “The team needs to work together and play as a team,” and he believes if the team does, “We will make it past regionals. The 2013 team went 17-3 and made it past regionals as ‘Undefeated Regional Champs.’ We currently are still working out this seasons schedule, but if this year’s team will follow the footsteps of the 2013 and 2014 team, we will be able to achieve anything no matter how tough the schedule.”

There have been rumors about new equipment and new uniforms. When asked about the rumors, Coach Parks said, “We have some new bats and catcher’s gear. We are getting new sweatshirts for sure, and I'm working on new uniforms.” Also, this year the Ce- darville School District will be hosting the AAA 3A District Tournament. Practice has begun. If you would like to be part of the team, please contact Coach Parks in the middle school. FOOTBALL/FEATURE ART I C L E Page 4 CEDARVILE VERSUS ELK I N S BY BETHANY BARTLETT

On October 17th, The players were ecstatic ly made their way down field, almost me- the air was brisk but clear, at such a great run appearing so chanical like rusted gears on an old wind which was convenient for early in the game, and Cruz up toy, they clumsily, yet successfully, the night’s Cedarville High Rhea kicked the ball soundly made their first touchdown. through the goal giving Cedarville School football game. That The score was thirteen to six, and one more point for a total score Friday, Cedarville was up it stayed that way after Elkins blundered of seven points. against the opposing Elkins their first field goal. The game was very team. Exactly nine minutes The wait was brief before heated and well-executed; however, after and thirty-six seconds into more excitement occurred on the playing a good game, Cedarville lost hav- the first quarter, Abraham field. Only a few plays later into ing 28 points and Elkins with 43 Hernandez scored the first the first quarter, Andrew Hernan- points.“Personally it feels a lot worse to touchdown. He said, “It dez scored the second touch- lose a game than to win a game. Coaches feels good to score a touch- down. By the end of the first are weird like that. They are always think- down.” quarter, as the Elkins’ team slow- ing ahead and hardly ever celebrating,” Coach Lea stated on the subject of losing.

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KISSTORY BY DAKOTA CARTER EDITED BY DESTINY SHERIDAN AND CHANCE HE V N E R

In 1972, two young musicians wanted to start a band; however, little did they know that this band would rise to the highest point in rock and roll. Chaim Weitz, or Gene Simmons, a young bassist born in Israel, had moved to New York city from Israel to become a school teacher. Stanley Bert Eisen, or Paul Stanley, a young guitarist born in New York, drove a taxi for a living. One day they met through some friends, and being musically talented, decided to form a band, naming themselves Wick- ed Lester. Being unhappy with their fellow band members, they decided to replace them with more serious musicians. Coming across an advertisement saying, “Drummer willing to do anything to make it,” they responded quickly. A young George Peter John Criscuola answered their telephone call and after some questions became Wicked Lester’s replacement drummer. Having only three in their makeshift band, they lacked a lead guitar player. They held auditions, and after many people, found Paul Daniel Frehley “Ace.” Ace fit perfectly into the band’s only empty place, taking over as the player of lead guitar. After finding all the instruments and their players needed, they began a search for a new band name, wishing to replace the name Wicked Lester. They wanted a name no one would ever forget.They began thinking lips, but Gene disliked the sound of it, then Ace thought KISS, and after telling the other members, the name was soon accepted, officially evolving from Wicked Lester to KISS. They wanted to do something no band had ever done before; cosmetics outside their basic use. Paul came up with his own persona, “Starchild,” since he always wanted to be the star of the show. Gene chose “The Demon” due to having a twisted mind filled with gore and death; Ace “The Spaceman” because he loved space and technology; and Peter, having cheated death more than anyone could think of, became “The Cat.” In 1974, they began their first record deal, recording their first album and naming it KISS (having no better name). Even though critics told KISS they would never make it in the music business after hearing this album, many enjoyed the sound. During the year 1974, they released two more albums after KISS; Dressed to Kill and Hotter than Hell. KISS’s last two albums failed, not being as popular as their debut album. In 1975, they began touring to earn more money, and in 1976, they released their album Alive! This being the album that saved them and also the very first live record ever recorded. Later in 1976, another album Destroyer was also released. In 1977, two more albums, Rock and Roll Over and Love Gun, were released. Although they were very successful, nothing good can last forever. The band began fighting. Following their manager’s advice, KISS’s band members separated and began writing solo albums in the year 1978. Four KISS solo albums were re- leased later in the year of 1978. In 1979, Peter Criss was removed from KISS due to drug abuse. Gene and Paul lied saying he was getting married. Though Peter did get married in 1978, it was not the reason he was removed from the band. KISS began searching for a new drummer. In the beginning of the year 1980, they discovered an Eric Carr. He then joined KISS as the new drummer, his new per- sona; “The Fox.” Many albums were released during their time with Eric throughout the 1980’s. Ace quit the band in 1982 and was replaced with Vinnie Vincent, persona; “The Ankh Warrior.” In 1991, the album Revenge was close to being finished when Eric Carr died of can- cer. Eric Carr was replaced with Eric Singer, and together, they finished Revenge dedicating it to Eric Carr. In 1995, KISS does the album Unplugged with the original members, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. In 1996, KISS announces their Reunion Tour with all the original members. This tour continued for two years. In 1998, they released the album Psycho Circus. In 1999 the movie Detroit Rock City was filmed and released. In 2000, the band began quarreling as be- fore, causing KISS to announce their Farewell Tour. In 2001, Peter quit during the Farewell Tour, and Eric Singer was his replacement. In 2002, Ace also quit and was replaced with Tom- my Thayer. In 2003, Peter rejoined KISS and together they record KISS Symphony. In 2004, Peter quit again. From 2004 through now, KISS has consisted of Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer, Gene, and Paul. In 2009, they released the album Sonic Boom, the first KISS album released in 11 years. In 2012, they released the album Monster. KISS has gone through much in their time, bringing many new things to rock and roll such as new cosmetic uses and live albums. Because of this, KISS was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: JO SH POTTRIDGE

BY BRADLEY WEEKS

Josh Pottridge, a senior at Cedarville High School, said he is looking forward to finishing high school and moving on with his life. Josh’s favorite teacher is Mrs. Brown because she goes to Tractor Supply and likes to tell hilarious stories about her sons and her past life. Josh said his favorite class in high school “will be taking JAG… since I will be able to make money while gaining credits for high school.” Josh said he would “change the fact that I should have taken JAG for my first half of my senior year instead of the last half. I would have gone to more football games and spent more time with friends. I should have taken the ACT a bit earlier than I had and actually paid attention to what people were talking about. Instead, I just ignored them like I was never going to take the test. I also should have taken ACT Prep because my ACT score was awful. I should have tried to be an officer in more clubs such as FFA, FBLA and EAST. I would have been more involved in general. I should have tried harder in Coach Fuller’s class and took his AP class. If I just studied a little bit more, my GPA would be a little higher.” Josh would like to give the underclassmen advice. “Take the ACT as soon as possible! Put some effort in and actually study. Be more involved and have self-respect.” SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: DE STINY SHERIDAN BY JAYLA RITCHIE

August 18, 2014, Destiny Sheridan started her senior year along with many other Cedar- ville High School students. Destiny has grown up and attended Cedarville schools her entire life. She is one of the head editors of The Crow’s Nest, a member of Pirate Partners, and an alto in choir. She was “anxious and overjoyed” for her senior year to finally start. Destiny says her senior- itis is already here, and she “can’t wait to graduate,” although she will miss Mrs. Reese, Mrs. Brown, and Coach Wilder. Some of her advice to the underclassmen is “have fun throughout your high school years and don’t give up because your almost there.” Something she would change about her high school experience is “being more involved just in general, being in more clubs, going to more games and hanging out with friends.” Destiny has plans to attend UAFS after high school to become a dental hygienist. After college she wants to remain living in Arkansas for a few years but has high hopes to move to California for work, higher in- come, and new exciting experiences.

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THE FAULT IN OUR STA R S BY BETHANY BARTLETT The movie The Fault In Our Stars is based on John Green’s award winning nov- el. In the film, Hazel Grace (Divergent’s Shailene Woodley) and Gus (also Divergent’s Ansel Elgort) portray two lovable characters who live with the effects of various cancers and manage to keep their lovable sarcastic humor and quick wit. It is a wonderful roller coaster journey with many ups, downs and gray in-betweens. The whole story is posi- tively unconventional but rings with worldly truths that make you rethink your own ex- istence. Laura Dern (Little Fockers) and Sam Trammell (Television series True Blood) also star in this extraordinary masterpiece. I recommend this motion picture to any ro- mance loving teen or adult who wants to see two people fight for hope, while making their mark on others. Other films I suggest for someone who appreciates this movie are The Notebook, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, A Walk to Remember, If I Stay, and The Best of Me.

MOVIE REVIEWS BY EDUARDO AYALA

Childrens: Rated PG Drama: Rated R Film: Film: Maleficent Frankie and Alice

Directed by Robert Stromberg Directed by Geoffrey Sax Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, and Starring Academy Award for Best Actress Sam Riley Halle Berry Maleficent is about the evil fairy who The movie is about the true story of a put Aurora-Rose to sleep in the Disney popular black go-go dancer, Frankie Mur- 1959 movie Sleeping Beauty. In this movie, doch, who suffers from dissociative identity the viewers see what really happens as the disorder (referred to as multiple personalities disorder) which occurred when she suffered narrator is really Aurora. How did Malefi- a tragic event in her past youth. Berry plays cent become evil and cruel, and how did Frankie as well as her two other character she lose her wings? Someone can't be a identities: Alice, a racist southern woman, fairy without wings. A fantastic way to see and Genius, who has a personality of a very this villainess differently then from the origi- smart six year old. In “Behind the Scenes” of nal setting back in 1959. Jolie is Maleficent, the DVD Frankie and Alice, Halle talks about Fanning is Aurora, and Sam is Diaval, Ma- how difficult it was to play a racist southern leficent’s confident, who can turn into a ra- woman, but it was a good experience as an ven, horse and the dragon. actress. United States theater released this movie in April 4, 2014. It is out now on DVD

and Blu-Ray.

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WHO’S WHO TEACHER BY TYLER HAYWOOD AND ELIZABETH COX

Most likely to be a UFC fighter ………………………………………………...Mrs. Bergenstock Most likely to win American Idol...... Mrs. Butler Most likely to be a secret rock star…...... Mrs. Brown Most likely to be the real Batman...... Mr. Fuller Most likely to have been the craziest teen…...... Coach Smith Most likely to survive the zombie apocalypse...... Coach Remer Most likely to be a model...... Mrs. Lawson Most likely to survive the longest time on a bull...... Mrs. Smith Most likely to run back into a burning building for their phone...... Mrs. Stout Most likely to be president...... Coach Zajicek Most likely to be an astronaut...... Mr. Hubin Most likely to use body paint at a public event...... Mr. Pham

FALL FESTIVAL BY ELIZABETH COX Cedarville High School hosted a Fall Festival in October. The festival was held for three hours Saturday evening, Octo- ber 25, on the island next to the high school. Many organizations attended and set up their own booth or other activity. There were hayrides, games, and concessions. All afternoon the attendees had a chance to vote in a poll concerning what booth or activity was most entertaining, and the winner was FFA. Both of their booths combined helped the organization win. The booths participating were as follows: Student Council- Hayride and Putt-Putt FCCLA- Cake Walk and Bake Sale Art Club- Face Painting and Concession Stand Yearbook- Photo Booth Band- Musical Roulette and Fishing Game EAST- Hair Paint and Beanbag Toss Cheer- Haunted Classroom FFA- Marshmallow Shooting Range and Goldfish Toss City- Fire Truck Project Graduation- Bake Sale “Working with the other cheerleaders in the haunted classroom was a fun time,” said Jayla Ritchie, “along with playing some of the games and voting for some of the fun booths, knowing that my vote helped the FFA booths win.” There were roughly 200 people who attended the festival and participated in the games and activities. Many of the booths made a small profit, but it was a way to give to the community and just have fun with others. “Playing the games and participating in some activities at the fall festival was enjoyable, and somewhat interesting to watch others participate in the games,” said Chance Hevner. He added, “Seeing the smiles on small childrens’ faces as they threw ping-pong balls into goldfish bowls, winning the goldfish in the process, made me feel overjoyed to be a part of this amazing community event.”

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2014 DONKEY BASKETBA LL BY EMILY RHEA

On October 6th, 2014, the Cedarville High School seniors sponsored a donkey basketball game in the high school gym. The seniors wanted to earn some money for Project Graduation. Advanced tickets sold for $6.00 and $8.OO at the door. There was a really good turnout of people to watch a bunch a teenagers ride some donkeys. Malia Hernandez said, “I got to raise money for my senior class all while having fun. I loved every minute of it! I would advise anyone to participate in Donkey Basketball in the years to come!” Those who sold several of the tickets and wanted to participate were allowed to ride the donkeys in the game. There were 12-14 juniors and seniors who rode the donkeys. Some riders such as Emily Rhea and Bradley Weeks were a little nervous about riding the donkeys for various reasons. Bradley Weeks said he was nervous “because I did not want to get seriously hurt.” Eli Koonce mentioned that he was not nervous “because I have ridden in it before.” Once the riders were on the donkeys, they didn't want to get off because they were having so much fun. Dakota House said, “I had a wonderful time” and that he “would love to do it again.” The moment someone started riding the donkeys, they would get kicked, bucked or thrown off. Sometimes the donkeys would just give up and wouldn't do a single thing, and there was nothing that would make them move. Bradley said, “Never get on a donkey that is trained to buck!” This was also a good way to learn how not to be afraid of a donkey if you had never experi- enced anything like it before. These donkeys were trained to do anything. They could to keep the riders off of them. Emily Rhea said, “When I rode the donkey, all I had to do was sit on the donkey. Mine did- n't really move at all, but it was a lot of fun to sit on a donkey for the first time ever.” Milo Parker said, “I had a good time. It was fun.” Luke Parvin said that he “had a blast,” and he “would love to do it any other time.”

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WHAT CHEERLEADERS HA VE TO SAY…

BY EMILY RHEA AND KEVIN JACKSON

Being a cheerleader is a begin to have more interaction To Alli, a cheerleader is “a person great experience, and the reason with the audience. The students who doesn't give up and encourages suc- to be a cheerleader holds within could lead pep-rallies and maybe cess no matter the outcome. They always itself great responsibilities such as add more exciting games or con- have a positive attitude and are willing to showing school spirit and having tests.” try anything.” willpower and discipline. The definition of a cheer- Sierra Odom described a cheer- “I wanted to become a leader is someone who has good leader as “someone who supports their cheerleader to show school spirit leadership skills, is inspiring, hap- team no matter what. They are someone and people that cheer is a sport py, and hardworking; cheerleaders whom people look up to and who little girls and requires hard work,” said Ha- set good examples for anyone who want to be. They are leaders.” ley Baker, a freshman. “You have watches them. Cheerleaders are inspiring to the to want to be a cheerleader to do Jayla says the definition younger generations by showing good lead- well. That is why I love cheer, and I of a cheerleader to her “is an ath- ership skill, and many other qualities little always have. It is fun, and I enjoy lete who is strong mentally, physi- kids want to have when they are older. doing it.” cally, and socially; someone who Sierra, a junior, says her favorite Alli Webster, a senior, has the attitude and leadership thing about cheer is “having little girls come says “to be a cheerleader you skills to take the role of a cheer- up to me and say ‘Hey, you're a cheerlead- have to be willing to never give up leader, not just a high school er! I want to be like you when I get older.’" and always work your hardest at cheerleader, but any kind of cheer- everything you do.” leader.” Cheerleaders are like actors, sing- ers, stand-up comedians, and all other per- The main job of a cheer- Shelby says the meaning formers; they entertain the crowd and in- leader is to “pep-up” the crowd of a cheerleader to her is spire the audiences. and involve them in boosting the “someone who is inspiring and a spirits and confidence of the ath- happy person who pumps-up the Shelby says, “My goals for cheer letes. crowds and players, supports the and in life is to inspire younger girls to get the crowd and players pumped up and ex- Shelby Skinner says, players no matter the circum- cited. Not to be the cheerleader who is just “Cheerleaders can get teachers stance, and is dedicated and hard- there for attention.” and administrators involved in working. Girls in cheer say that school spirit by having spirit they ‘will most likely do cheerlead- Haley has been cheering since weeks/days, having themes on ing in college if they had the oppor- kindergarten. Alli, Sierra and Shelby have game days, or having competi- tunity to go to the right school and been cheering since their third grade year, tions on who comes to the most if they were not too busy with any- and Jayla has been cheering since she was games dressed in school colors.” thing else.’” four years old. All of the cheerleaders say that “being a cheerleader has made them Jayla Ritchie, a sopho- Haley says a cheerleader the person they are today.” The cheerlead- more, says, “Some ways to get is “someone who is a good leader ers say they “will always love being a cheer- students to participate in pep- for our school and represents the leader and would never change it for any- rallies is for the cheerleaders to school well by setting a good exam- ple.” thing.” FIRST AID CARE Page 11

FIRST AID CARE TOPIC: BURNS BY EDUARDO AYALA

As Sally wakes up one morning, she decides to straighten her hair while she sits on her bed. She puts down her straightener to text back a friend. Unaware, she leans to her side and lands on her straightener. As she struggles to move away from the heat source, her straightener leaves a second degree burn. What should Sally do? “First unplug the straightener and examine the injury,” says Nurse Beatriz. “Other than the pain, if it swells, reddens, and blisters appear, it is more than likely a second degree burn, meaning it did not only burn the top of the skin like a sunburn, but underneath it as well. If it is a minor burn, allow cool water to flow over it.” She added, “It is important that the water is cool not cold. Never put ice on the burn; it can cause even more damage to the skin. Putting any dairy products or ointments on a se- cond degree burn can cause infection. The reason for that is in a second degree burn, the skin is open and can be easily infected. It is also important to leave the blisters alone. If the burn is bigger than three inches in diameter and/or if the injury is on either hands, feet, face, groin, or buttocks, seek help right away.” Nurse Beatriz works at a local hospital as a pediatric nurse. “Children always get into things whether or not they are supposed too. Electrical and chemical burns are different and should always be examined by a doctor. Better safe than sorry. When a person is electrically shocked and seems to be fine, it is important to go to the hospital to make sure there is no in- ternal damage/bleeding, and/or to check to make sure no organs are burned. Chemical burns are different; you need to go to the hospital, or call poison control right away.” Nurse Beatriz mentioned that she has heard that you can put dairy products and oint- ments on burns. “If it is a first degree burn, you can put butter, egg whites, ointments, or other household items that can be good. First degree burn like a sunburn or you touch the stove means that the top layer of skin is damages, and there is no opening in the skin. If there is an opening (similar to a cut), then it indicates that it is a second degree burn.” Household items such as mustard, butter, sliced tomatoes or even aloe vera lotion can be placed on a first degree to ease the burning sensation. However, with a second degree, you would apply antibiotic ointment, and bandage up the burn with non-cotton fibers; do not put household items on a second degree. Change the bandage twice a day. Every time you take off the bandage, you need to wash the injury with soap and water and place a new band- age. Keeping the same bandage is unsanitary, as well as not changing it regularly, oxygen will not be able to reach the wound, creating pus, with the possibility of infection. Rotating the bandages oxygenation is part of the healing process. “The reason we do not put ice on a burn is because of your body temperature and the heat of the burn. Putting ice on a burn can lead to hypothermia and even more damage to the skin and the body. We slowly have to lower the temperature by adding cool/ room tempera- ture water, assuming it is around 68-75 degrees Fahrenheit.” Nurse Beatriz says, “If you have a second degree burn bigger than three inches in di- ameter, or a third degree burn, it is considered a major burn and should be handled by a pro- fessional. Our skin is a fragile and sensitive organ that needs to be treated with care.” Hunting Page 12 TIPS AND TRICKS ON D EER HUNTING

BY JOSH MARTINEZ

Deer hunting is very popular in the U.S. especially in the state of Arkansas. As a hunter you have to respect the rules and under- stand regulations of hunting wildlife. I have hunted deer, and one of my best tips on going deer hunting is to only hunt during the assigned season while using the proper firearm. The different hunting seasons include modern gun, muzzleloader, and archery. Never under any circumstances use ille- gal firearms like fully automatic weapons. You should also use the right size caliber for your gun because when crossed by a game warden, you and your firearm will be checked. If you do not follow the regulations, you can get fined or possibly jail time. Always carry your firearm unloaded until you have spotted a deer or make sure the safety is on. For some of you who do not know what the safety is, it is a little switch on the side of your fire- arm that will keep your gun from firing. Never have the gun in your hand when climbing into your tree stand. Never point your firearm in the direction of any other hunter or anyone. These are just some of my tips and tricks to help you become a more successful at hunting. I hope you become a successful hunter and to be sure to follow the rules.

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