The White Falcon - 04.12.1992, Side 2

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week
WASHINGTON (NNS) - Drivers or pedestri-
ans unpaired by alcohol account for one death
every 22 minutes, or about 60 deaths per day
on U.S. highways. In fiscal year 1992, 126
people died in motor vehicle related accidents
while off-duty, and alcohol was a factor in
about half of the accidents.
Despite the fact that progress has been made
to educate military members on safe drinking
practices, alcohol related accidents are still
occurring. Alcohol awareness is imperative in
the light of the following alarming facts:
The rate of very heavy drinking in the mili-
tary is nearly twice that of the civilian popula-
tion. This is, at best, an understatement of the
problem in the military community, since other
family member’s drinking habits have never
been surveyed.
Alcohol is a factor in approximately 50
percent of deaths and serious injuries in motor
vehicle mishaps and is also a major factor in
recreational accidents. One third of all drivers
killed in road accidents have drunk more than
the legal limit for driving. Just one drink can
affect your driving. The best advice is never
to drink and drive.
Most people know that too much alcohol is
bad for your health. But drinking too much
can also lead to crime. Public disorder, abuse
and rape are linked to alcohol. When a parent
drinks heavily, this can lead to an unhappy
family. The children may then turn to crime.
Commands are encouraged to conduct
community outreach and education in reduc-
ing alcohol and eliminating other drug abuse.
Everyone should be concerned with the where-
abouts and activities of the people working for
them, not only during working hours but also
after hours. Stop by the clubs in the evening.
Ask about family matters.
Try to identify problems before the crisis
stage. Encourage sports and other activities
for young, single people and families.
Local awareness
Earlier this week, CAPT Charles T. Butler,
Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station,
Keflavik and Col. Thomas L. Allen, Com-
mander, Air Forces Iceland (AFT) signed a
proclamation designating National Drunk and
Drugged Driving Awareness Week as Dec. 6
to 12. This is held in conjunction with Red
Ribbon Week, also called National Drug-Free
America Week.
Locally in support of this week, the
Counceling and Assistance Center (CAAC)
Navy Alcohol/ Drag Safety Action Program
(NADSAP), and A FI Social Actions have
teamed up to sponsor an all day open house
Dec. 11 in the CAAC spaces, to provide
mation about how alcohol can be a conlri^^^B
ing factor in promoting inappropriate
ior, and reinforcing the choices of abstention
and moderate responsible use of alcohol.
The new Personal Improvement Resource
Center, a centralized library filled with books,
videotapes, pamphlets and films all dedicated
to personal improvement, will be made avail-
able this day to any member of the NATO
Base community.
Red ribbons will also be made available to
every command. While wearing a red ribbon
on a uniform is not authorized, military
members can show a unified and visible
commitment to mobilizing personnel into
action for a drug-free America by displaying
the red ribbons on bulletin boards.
Show your support during the holidays and
all year long. Make an impact ot the commu-
nity and save lives. CAAC, NADSAP, and
AFI Social Actions are located on the second
floor of the Air Terminal building. Call
NADSAP at ext. 7688 or Air Force Social
Actions at 7908 for more information.
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The following is a list of shopping hours for the Kringlan Mall. Holiday hours for other stores are similar. i
Sat. Dec. 5-10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thur. Dec. 17-1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. Dec. 22 - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sun. Dec. 6 -1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. Dec. 19 -10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wed. Dec. 23 -10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sat. Dec. 12-10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. Dec. 20-1 p.m to 5 p.m. Thur. Dec 24-9 a.m. to noon
Visit Santa Claus
Santa will be at NEX/Wendy’s for
breakfast tomorrow from 9 to 10 a.m.
He will also be at the NEX Furniture
Store every Saturday through Dec. 19
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees will be held at
the elementary school multipurpose
room tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.
Trees on display will be decorated by
commands. Entertainment will be pro-
vided. Cost of admittance is by dona-
tion only. Get into the holiday spirit
and vote for your favorite tree.
Christmas Decorating Contest
The annual Christmas Lighting Contest is an event sponsored by the NATO Base Ombuds-
man. Judging this year will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the week of Dec. 13-19.
Categories for housing are:
1. Bird/Tree
2. Berry/Rower/Upper Commissary
3. Bunker Hill/Coral Sea/Lower Commissary
4. Espee/BOAC/Officer
Categories for barracks dwellers are:
1. Windbreaker area
2. Galley area
3. USO area
4. BOQs
The levels of prizes will be 1st place, 2nd place and honorable mention. Outdoor work areas,
shops, clubs and other facilities will receive honorable mention. Primarily window decorations
will be judged but decorations over or around entryways, will be considered. The names of
thewinners and their list of prizes will be published in the Plan of the Week, The White Falcon
and on NBS.
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Commander, Iceland Defense Force
RADM Michael D. Haslcim
Public Affairs Officer
LT Joseph L. Quimby
it; Public Affairs Officer
rKr.Eydal
Chief Petty Officer In Charge
JOC Terry J. Bamthouae
Deputy Put
Fridthdrl
Draftsman
DM2 Danielle J. Kim
Editor
J02 Colleen “Ghostwriter” Casper
Journalist
J03(SW) Andreas Walter
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