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Cody Cale responded quickly in crisis situation
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Cody Cale, left, receives a ROSE Award from Great Bend USD 428 Superintendent Khris Thexton, Monday at the school board meeting. Cale was recognized for his quick action in helping a choking person at a school event.

Cody Cale, district support specialist at Great Bend USD 428, received the school board’s ROSE Award, Recognizing Outstanding Support of Education, on Monday, Jan. 8. 

Superintendent Khris Thexton presented the award and explained, “Cody was at a varsity basketball game and noticed a person in distress was turning blue as they exhibited the universal sign of choking. Cody quickly proceeded to perform the Heimlich maneuver to eject a throat obstruction. Cody’s quick response and knowledge of the maneuver changed a dangerous situation into a positive ending.

“Thank you, Cody, for being present and knowing how to respond!”