Guantanamo Gazette Vol. 43 -- No. 238 -- U.S. Navy's only shore-based daily newspaper -- Monday, December 14, 1987 N Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week, Dec. 13-19 w E By Evelyn Harris During the past five years, the 210 liters of breath. However, Bay News AFIS Correspondent week has focused attention on the studies have shown that a driver's deaths and injuries that result from ability deteriorates at less than "The point we're trying to stress impaired driving. December was half that level. is that it is not a question of chosen for its frequent occasions to In fiscal 1986, there were 472 Buying license plates drinking responsibly, knowing your drink. military four-wheel vehicle limits and so on. We want our people Jerald Anderson, DoD's assistant Effective Jan. 4, 1988, fatalities compared with 460 not to drink or use drugs at all if director for safety and occupational automobile license plates issued fatalities during the first 11 they're going to drive or ride a health policy, is secretary of DoD's or renewed by the Vehicle months of fiscal 1987. Motorcycle motorcycle," said Eleanor Cook. Intoxicated Driving Prevention Task Registration Office will be sold moped fatalities decreased from Cook, who works for the Naval Force. According to Anderson, during and to the vehicle owner. The price in fiscal 1986 to 112. Military Personnel Command, chairs the first 11 months of fiscal 1987, 181 will be $2.50 each for auto DoD Drug and Alcohol Abuse Work- about 25 percent of the military license plates and $2.05 for the Anderson said the services will Group. people killed were in accidents continue to emphasize the motorcycle license plates. ing Her words reflect what DoD and where alcohol or drugs were designated-driver program, where the This is a one time purchase. safety officials stress: Even confirmed as a factor. person who drives for a group re- After purchase, the license plate other moderate drinking or use of certain For DoD to confirm alcohol as a mains sober. Most officers and non- will belong to the purchaser. prescription drugs can affect judge- factor, an individual's alcohol commissioned officers clubs There will be no fee each year messages will prevail concentration must be .10, the legal for vehicle re-registration. ment. Such encourage this practice by giving during National Drunk and Drugged intoxication level. A reading of .10 free soft drinks and free or re- Driving Awareness Week 1987, Dec. 13 on a breath-testing instrument duced-price food to designated R&R coordinators to 19. indicates .10 gram of alcohol per drivers. All R and R Coordinators are overheating hazards requested to provide the Burn, shock and following information to Base Passenger Transportation Office Safety tips for preventing fires with styling appliances (YN2 Maahs), no later than Dec. By James Derstine unattended. Follow these safety this will cause overheating. 16: Number of personnel assigned Naval Station Fire Chief rules to prevent these fires and -- If the appliance has an to UIC(s) who are active duty, burns: electrical burning odor to it, CONUS hired civilians, or Cuban Burns, electric shock and -- Don't use dryers, curling irons discontinue use and replace the Exiles (base residents only). overheating are major hazards or styling brushes near or in water. appliance. Do not attempt to repair These numbers are necessary to associated with hair dryers and -- If one accidently drops into it yourself. calculate seat allocations for styling appliances says the Fire De- water, shut the electricity off at the next quarter's R and Rs. -- Never leave hair dryers, partment. the circuit. Newer homes have bath- curling irons or any other such When metal or plastic components room outlets made to trip the cir- appliance on when you leave the room Make-up influenza shots cuit breaker if the appliance falls heat up, the appliance can cause or the house. serious burns on contact with the into water. Make-up annual influenza (flu) Don't set dryers down while on. skin. Since most dryers are used in -- Don't dip styling instruments -- shots will be given at the U.S. The vibration may cause them to fall Naval Hospital fleet sick call the bathroom near sinks and tubs, into water to dampen hair. Don't poke hairpins or wire and cause injury or fire. area Tuesday, Dec. 15 from the chance of shock or electrocution -- 7:45 Keep all appliances out of the a.m. to 4 p.m. is increased. Fires can result from through grill work or in any part of -- running dryers or curling irons for the appliances. reach of small children. Teach older long periods of time or leaving them -- Never cover the air vents as children correct safety rules. EML/Space A' requests I Routine EML/Space "A" travel Flight information to requests, Jamaican/Cuban exile travel requests, and visitor pass on Dec. 18 requests will not be processed by Jamaica Operations on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. Due to the amount of passengers traveling to Kingston on the Dec. 18 Around the globe flight, check-in will be on Thurs- From news service reports Light displays day, Dec. 17 at McCalla Hangar For the purpose of creating a between 8 a.m. and noon. All more festive spirit in the passengers should check-in at this Arrests reported in connection with consulate attack time. For those who do not check-in, neighborhoods of Guantanamo Bay, There are reports today of arrests in connection with an attack at the Friday check-in (7:45 to 9:30 residents are authorized to the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem yesterday. The consulate says police a.m.) will remain the same. The decorate with Christmas exterior arrested 22 people after attackers threw two firebombs at the consulate Norfolk check-in will remain the lights. Their use should be building. Meanwhile, Palestinians threw rocks and clashed with Israeli same for Friday (9:45 to 11:30 a.m.) limited due to energy consumption soldiers in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. Eight people in the Passengers are reminded they will be considerations. occupied territories have been killed since trouble flared last allowed one carry-on piece of Dates authorized for lighted Wednesday. displays are Dec. 13 to Jan. 2. luggage. The carry-on must be small Displays may be lighted from 6 to enough to fit under the seat of the Tax and spending bill negotiations scheduled today 10 p.m. aircraft. Any carry-on that is too Special care must be taken to big will not be accepted. Passengers Red ink will be at the center of negotiations between the House and ensure the safety of each authorized excess baggage are Senate today. Bargainers will try to reconcile differing versions of display, including attention to advised that sane excess baggage may mammoth tax and spending bills designed to keep the government running, eliminate other wasteful not make the flight, and will be while slicing nearly $60 billion from the federal deficit over two practices, such as lights burning sent on the next available aircraft. years. The current stopgap bill financing the government expires in unoccupied rooms, porch lights For more information, call the Air Wednesday. on through the night, air Terminal at 6204 or 6408 or McCalla conditioners operating when Hangar at 4278. natural cooling will suffice, etc. The power consumed to make COMNAVBASE lifts Water Condition Bravo the holiday season more festive can be recovered by conservation The Naval Base Commander has Bravo. Watering of grass can resume in other areas. Have a safe and lifted Water Condition Bravo re- on watering days but with the fre- happy holiday. strictions. Capt. T.W. Bone, Naval quent rain we have been receiving Station Public Works Officer, said, lately, passing up these watering McCalla runway closed "The conservation efforts this past opportunities voluntarily by the Flight schedule weekend by base residents have community will allow us to reach the MoCalla Field runway will be allowed our water reserves to build 13 million gallon level of re- closed to all vehicular traffic Revised to 11 million gallons, which is the serves," he added. and recreational activity through Tuesday, Dec. 15 minimum reserve water supply we must Capt. John Condon, the Naval Base Dec. 17. Military training 727 noon Kingston maintain." He cautioned that if we Commander, said, "Most base person- operations will be in progress. 727 3:45 p.m. Norfolk, Va. fall below that mark we will have to nel did their part in conserving C,-141 1:05 p.m. Charleston, S.C. return to condition Bravo. water and with continued voluntary limit reminder C-9 -2:10 p.m. Jacksonville "Our normal water reserve is 13 conservation efforts, we will Speed (65 seats) million gallons which gives us a quickly be back to full reserves." Thursday, Dec. 17 Motorists are reminded the little cushion to prevent the more Remember water conservation is a C-141 10:30 a.m. Roosevelt Roads official speed limit for vehicles restrictive water use of condition way of life in Guantanamo. Norfolk, Va. is 25 miles per hour, unless C-9 4:05 p.m. Norfolk, Va. otherwise posted. (75 seats) Court-martial held aboard Naval Station Friday, Dec. 18 On Dec. 11, a summary court- a lawful order, and Article 134, Daily safety tip 727 noon Kingston martial was held at U.S. Naval threat communicating, and was There are some things you can't 727 3:45 p.m. Norfolk, Va. Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.