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Guantanamo Gazette Vol. 44 -- No. 208 --U.S. Navy's only shore-based daily newspaper -- Monday, November 7, 1988 Water conservation project underway in housing units ater saving devices to 30 of the units in an hour if we have access to the homes." xpected save base "An average toilet tank holds 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 gallons $300,000 in first year of water, and uses all of it in one flush," he explained, adding, "The new valves bleed out the air trapped in By JOSN JOEL PARKS the flapper, causing it to close sooner." "The toilet will still flush properly, but will use an A water conservation project is currently under- average of 33 percent of the water it normally would, way in all housing areas in Guantanamo Bay. and in some cases, there is as much as 80 percent sav- A private contractor based in Wisconsin will be ings," Anderson said. visiting all the housing units on the base to install Installation of the devices has already begun, replacement flapper valves in toilet tanks. and will continue until November 22, the projected completion date for the project. According to Harry Brown, Housing Director, the total cost of the contract, was quite low, and the Anderson added, "We will be in each house for savings in water costs will be considerable. a maximum of 10 minutes, and we won't inconven- ience anyone." "The total cost of the contract, including instal- According to Brown, this project is the first in a lation, was less than $35,000, and the savings series of water conservation measures being taken should amount to more than $300,000 in one year," by the base housing office. he explained. Mike Anderson, general sales manager, prepares a Mike Anderson, the company's general sales He added, "Water is an expensive commodity water saving replacement valve for installation. The project is supposed to save more than $300,000 in one manager, said, "Each installation will take us an here, and we will take any measures we can to year. (Photo by JOSN Joel Parks) average of less than five minutes. We can install 25 conserve it." Red Cross helps people avoid, prepare, cope with emergencies The American Red Cross mission is de- wide, nearly 45,000 Red Cross volunteers In 1987, Red Cross helped members of Cross during the Combined Federal Cam- ceptively simple: to help people avoid, provide a myriad of services: emergency the armed forces with: paign-Overseas Area. prepare for and cope with emergencies. communication, financial assistance, - Emergency travel assistance on Last year, the Red Cross mission meant health and welfare inquiries and assistance 45,000 occasions. providing armed forces members and their with applications for reassignments and - 35,000 health and safety courses for families with more than 2 million individ- hardship discharges. Last year, armed 430,000 people. ual services. forces members received almost $19 mil- - Humanitarian services for 50,000 E CMR~NROS ot~ B "Whether it's relaying an emergency lion in Red Cross financial assistance. military hospital patients. leaverequestorhelping makeends meeton "Our emergency-communication sys- -575,000 case services, such as finan- IS oMPLE a limited income, we provide peace of tem enables military personnel overseas to cial assistance and emergency communi- mind for military families overseas," said always be in touch with loved ones," said cations. American John Fong, American National Red Cross Fong. Last year, the system carried Military personnel overseas can help Red Cross Director of Military and Social Services. 812,000 urgent messages between service the humanitarian organization continue its At 277 military installations world- members and their families back home. vital work by designating American Red SIMA presents that the NEX will not rent out Santa NAVY RESALE ACTIVITY suits for Christmas parties because awards Nov. 4 they had problems last year. This is The following awards were presented ACTIONLINE our only resource to rent costumes. to Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activ- =-_- 4355 How are we supposed to have Christ- ity (SIMA) personnel at quarters Friday, mas parties without Santa? Nov. 4. (CAPTAIN'S HOTLINE,4800) Navy Commendation Medal Reply: Unfortunately, we have only HTC (SW) Gary Moates Query: There was a problem at the wanted us to bar fleet personnel from one Santa outfit, which of course Good Conduct Medal Navy Lodge Iwould like to discuss staying at the Lodge. However, we Santa needs to wear when he comes to EN1 Richard Day, HT2(DV) Ross with you. cannot arbitrarily ban all fleet personnel Cuba. Last year we rented out his odds, ML2 Richard Ball, ET2 Benjamin from the Navy Lodge. The number one outfit on him and we recieved it back Gold, ET1 Scott Balliett (2nd), HT1(SW) Reply: We received several com- priority for all of us here on shore duty is Cynthia Shook (2nd), ML1 Robert Smith in bits and pieces. Santa wasn't too plaints from Navy Lodge residents to support our shipmates who are on (2nd), EA2 Roger Adlon (2nd), FC1 Jere- sea happy when he came here all the way miah Stutzman (3rd) and BM1 William regarding an incident that occurred duty, therefore, we will continue to from the North Pole to find out he Smith (4th) there. We rented a room to two fleet welcome fleet personnel at our activities. couldn't wear his "summer weight" Petty Officer of the Quarter personnel. The two fleet personnel It is unfortunate that a few immoderate Santa suit. This year, Santa told us he IC2 Susan Sapp then let in about 10 of their friends sailors have hurt the reputation of the wanted us to make sure nothing Non-Rated Sailor of the Quarter through the back door and had a party other 99 percent of the fleet who use our happens to his suit. HTFA(DV) Mark Walker in the room. The sailors then moved activities without incident. The culprits however, does not solve your .This, Civilian of the Quarter the party into the hall where a fight in the above incident have been dealt problem in renting a Santa suit, but Jesus Riesco broke out. To make matters worse, the with accordingly. To prevent further we think we have a solution you can Civilian Length of Service children of some Navy Lodge resi- problems, shore patrol will now be live with. Instead of renting a Santa Alvin Smith (10 years) dents were playing in the Navy Lodge posted at the Navy Lodge and Security imposter to wear, why Civilian Outstanding Performance- suit for some playground and Awards the parents could not will make Navy Lodge hall patrol a part not have Santa himself attend your Aston Maxwell, Phillip Gayle, Elijio get to their children. They were afraid of their regular duties. Christmas party? For more informa- Matos, Leon Bennett, Calvin Muschettand the children might walk into the fight. tion, please call Santa's publicist, Desmond Ryan The customers who complained Query: I have a problem with the fact Brenda, at 4828. Associate of Arts Degree EW2 Edward Stevenson CAREER COUNSELOR'S CORNER BAY NEWS By NCCS LOUIS STAGGER NAS Career Counselor Hospital/Dental Wives meeting Sampson High School Booster Club will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in the school library. The next meeting of the Hospital/Dental Volunteers interested in working on the football Enlisted Wives Club will be held Wednesday, field can call Staff Sgt. Llewellyn at 2782. This week's article deals with school package. As an added Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Hospital conference room. the Selective Training and Reen- bonus, STAR can offer advance- The topics for discussion are the Children's Christmas Party and the Jamaican Toy Drive. New High school SAC meeting listment Program (STAR). meant to second class (if the "C" members are always invited. At the request of several concerned parents, the STAR is for first term person- school or "C" school package is W.T. Sampson High School SAC Committee is nel who are in a rating which is listed in the Career Schools List- Base Library has packing boxes going to try, on a trial basis, a meeting convenient properly manned or even criti- ing (CSL). to the working parents. The meeting will be held The Base Library has clean boxes of all sizes, cally undermanned. When we say If those incentives are not Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. in the school library. packing and newspaper that are excellent for first term personnel we mean any enough, STAR also allows SRB All parents, teachers and students who are mailing packages. interested in the school's activities are urged to one who has notreenlisted. If you to be paid at the time of reenlist- Stop by the library Monday through Wednes- attend and help contribute to the education of have between 21 months of active meant. The bonus "bucks" offered day from 10 a.m. to 9p.m. and Thursday through Guantanamo's children. duty but less than six years and by the SRB can be substantial. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. These items are like your rating, STAR could be Timing can make all the differ- not available on Sundays. for you. fence. Windjammer Club Advisory Board STAR offers training in your Health Care Consumer's Council The Windjammer Club Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. present rating. Designated strik- So you like your rating and The quarterly meeting of the Health Care in the main ballroom of the club. If your ers (E-3) and petty officers third you want to know if STAR could Consumer's Council will be held Thursday, Nov.