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Show J t Mows IFesartnnros THE SAMPLER Friday, April 3, 1981 lnio!ni Lyumsfoirdl jjooinis filh Hyimain) RelaUooDTis Dddsoooti . go through the Tooele program and by Connie L. Rupp "To my way of thinking, human resources are the most valuable resources weve got. You can always build another tank but you life-savi- cant build a human being, said Mr. Ron Lunsford, the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Officer. Lunsford came on board March 23 from Tooele Army Depot with a degree in Behavioral Sciences and newly-appoint- and he, commented, People who have overcome their problems should stand up and be counted because that could encourage others to seek treatment who may feel their ed about some of his feelings about his job, the Human Relations Division and his goals. There is no mistaking the sincerLunsfords feelings about helpin ity ing people, and when he talks about his past, you begin to understand why he cares so much. "Im an alcoholic myself. I was the first person to one-on-o- office. j' r ar . Vv, sometimes. Theres no weakness in that, he added. I hope to develop in the work Im concerned about people and I like people. Ive made enough mistakes in my lifetime -- 1 sure cant .tell other people how to live their lives, Lunsford said. Were going to be developing force and in the community an awareness that we are an available resource and that we. will not turn away anyone just because they specifically do not have a drug or alcohol problem. We will be' able to assist people with other problems by referring them to people who can help , new programs and expanding on programs that already exist. We also have an extensive library of informa- tion from effective parenting to dealing with drug abuse and anyone can stop in and examine the books, he added. Lunsford is encouraged by Dug-waresponse to his program thus far because he is already scheduled to speak at three office meetings and with the troops. He hopes to expand to offer educational sessions at the schools also. He concluded, My goal is to improve the quality of life at Dugway, and thats why I came here. them, he explained. My goal is to develop a quality V ub. program that will serve this communitys needs. Its good to have a resource center where people can go to help identify their problems, he said and added, In a small community like Dugway there may be a bias against an office title that identifies only two types of problems. One doesnt have to be a drunk or an addict to need some help. Maybe we SBf d Ron Lunsford, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Officer, can be reached at his office in Bldg.5330 or by calling 2298. newly-appointe- ys Father Thomas Meersman to Boyer completes speak on The Shroud of Turin basic 1 An interfaith luncheon will be held April 23 at noon at the Community Club and Father Thomas Meersman will be the guest speaker. Father Meersman, who serves as the Catholic Chaplain at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City, will talk about the Shroud of Turin. In 1978, the Bishop of Turin, Italy gave permission for a team of scientists to examine the shroud which has been in controlled ownership since about the 14th century. The scientists are now publishing the results of that study which Christianity Today, reported as the most sophisticated scientific investigation ever performed on an ancient object. The team approached the analysis of the shroud scientifically to try to provedisprove its authenticity and they used several methods of analysis in their study. 30-memb- er One scientist, Pellicor, commented in an Archeology magazine article: Was it the actual burial cloth of Christ? Our research has not been able to prove that weighty conclusion, nor will science ever be able to say. But at the same time, some of the most exhaustive research ever conducted on any relic, object of art, or archeological artifact in no way has that possibility. The shroud should prove to be an interesting subject and the employees at Dugway have been granted administrative leave to attend the luncheon. For reservat ions and tickets, contact any of the following by close of business Monday, April 20: Post Chapel Ms. Roseleen ), (2431), Ms. Chris Pinkham Taylor (2338) and Ms. Marsha Venable (2530). Tickets cost $3.75 each. eli-miat- . (882-3345- ed Airman Robert B. Boyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Boyer, Dugway, has completed Air Force liasic training Lackland Air Force Base, confi- other person is saying. Most of the time when given the chance to talk about a problem, a person can analyze it and resolve it on their own. I dont believe in giving advice, he cautioned. Advice is cheap. You may suggest an altema- tive here and there, but a person must be responsible for hisher decisions, he added. realization that we all need help ; Im a firm believer in Its important to have someone to talk to when a person needs some-- . one to listen. I have always been told by people that Im a good listener - that Im easy to talk to. I feel comfortable with people. A lot of times people take turns talking, but no one is really listening to what the habit. "People, I would hope, recognize that its no sin to have a problem. Everyone has problems, no one is immune - whether it be a four-stgeneral, a PFC, a civilian GS-1- 6 or a wage grade one. We all have our ups and downs and if at the time when youre having your downs you seek help, it makes facing the problems a lot easier. Its not an admission that you cant handle your problems, its a . ne dentiality. . A; .. in- Lunsford stressed, Conversations held in my office will be left in my think its terrific that these people will not have to go through years of suffering. He added thoughtfully, The sad part is not that a person abuses drugs or alcohol - whats sad is that nothing is done to change the particular situation is hopeless. You might not get them weii the first time around, but at least youve planted the seed. When they get to the point where theyve got to get some help, theyll know where to turn for that help, he added. Lunsford said the belief that an alcoholic has to reach rock bottom before heshe can be helped is no longer accepted. The quicker we get to them, the better chance we eight years experience in working with drug and alcohol abuse programs and as a counselor. He talked gram or something like that 20-year-- The Third Annual Dugway Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 18 at noon. The hunt is open to all children at Dugway who are 10 years or younger, and there are five different age groups. It will be held in front of the Post headquarters. Cadi and volunteer help are both needed. Please contact Vera at 2278. . stead. In meeting the needs of the community, Lunsford is available to offices for educational seminars and also to individuals for visits. His office number is 2298. point and thats why industrial programs are so valuable because you notice it at work quicker than anywhere else, he explained. Now, people and even younger are getting help and I ng Easter egg hunt should have a Troubled Persons Pro- have of rehabilitating, them. Early identification is the most crucial it saved my life and I believe that, this service is so valuable because it is a program. He had no qualms, about publish- -' ing the fact that hes an alcoholic News Briefs Texas. Troop 481 plans car wash Boy Scout Troop 481 is planning a fund-raisin- g car wash for next Friday, April 24 at the High School starting at 3 p.m. They will wash, wax or vacuum. Prices will be subject to the size of the vehicle and how much you want done. Smoking Cessation Clinic , The Human Relations Division is sponsoring a Marathon Smoking Cessation Clinic on April 24 and May 1. The clinic is being given by a trained facilitator from the American Cancer Society and will start at 9 a.m. on both days! Cost of the clinic is $15, but you can earn $10 of it back. For more information and Vera at 2278. HAFB sign-u- . contact p, , slates open house The bases 40th anniversary will be celebrated by an open house here May 9, beginning at 9 a.m., and will include a performance at 3 p.m. by the. Thundeibird Air Demonstration Squadron. .The intricate maneuvers' of the Thunderbirds is the last scheduled event. There will be an opportunity for visitors to view and photograph modem and vintage aircraft. Other demonstrations and entertainment featured are the Wings of Blue .parachute team and Wil B1 Country Band from the Air Force Academy. .. ACS used furniture pickup and delivery times and delivery Wednesfourth and second the on of used furniture, furniture old have any days of each month. If you contact ACS ACS to donate like to would please you at 2278. ACS has set up a schedule for pick-u- p Airlines extend discounts disSeventeen airlines offering the count have extended the fare past March 31, 1981. In addition, two more airlines Air Florida and Altair, - have joined the program, say officials of 50-perce- nt the Military Traffic Management .Command (MTMC). Only active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel on leave or pass, traveling at their own expense, are eligible for the discount. Personnel completing travel within seven days after date of discharge are also eligible. They must present separation orders to buy tickets. Airlines taking part in the discount program, their expiration dates and routes on which the reduced fares are available are listed below: . - The airman who Is remaining at Lackland for specialized training in the security police field, studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. Wives of the Wind by Marjorie Jarrett This novel, set in Utah about 1875, Is the story of four women and the man they loved, Ilairry Livingstone. Harry is, of course, a Mormon leader and the four women are his wives. The only thing that the women have in common is their fierce love ' and loyalty to Harry. It is a story primarily of women, their loves, their sorrows, and their joys. These women work together and love and care for each other regardless, of their many differences. They do this, it seems, in spite of Harry (who is basically a weak man) and maybe because they love Harry. The book offers a fasicinating look into a historical period not too long passed. It appears to be accurately researched and firmly grounded in early Utah history. The story started well, but became tedious as it progressed. The characters seemed to share their thoughts and feelings more than was necessary to keep the interest of the reader. If century is very well done. The plight of the Jewish Russians is presented well and sensitively. Hannahs trip to America in the hold of a ship is so well portrayed by the author that the reader can. almost feel that he or she is there. The arrival of Hannahs family in New York City is another adventure not to be missed.' This is a hard book to put down. It stirs the imagination and leaves the reader wishing it were a little bit longer. By Ann Jenkins The Midwife By Cay Courter Set in Russia in the early 1900's, The Midwife is the story of Hannah Blau. Hannah is a young Jewish woman studying to become a midwife. This honored profession was barred to most members of her religion by strict quotas in Russia. Her working conditions, the friends she makes and the social conditions of Russians and Jewish Russians are beautifully described. In her work, Hannah must come all of the prejudices against her because of her religion. She must present a better appearance and must never make an error in judgment with her patients. Hannah survives interruptions to her studies, program, emigration to America anu romantic involvement with three different men. Her arrival in New York City, the conditions in which she must live and the fight for professional recognition make interesting reading. The book is a romantic and histori- cal novel. The description of social conditions in Russia at the turn of the . . over- the story had progressed faster, it would have been easier reading. Still, it has some good reading and some . good insights into a society not understood or well tolerated by those who lived in that time period, and in our own. Everybody else comes back from Yellowstone with a bumper sticker and a couple of post cards." e. J The Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy The Lords of Discipline is a novel of boys about to become men. It takes place in Charleston, South Carolina at a military institute in that city. The hero of the story. Will Mac Lean, is a senior at the Institute. He is there only because of the wishes . of his dying father and a basketball scholarship. Will has only about four people out of a student body of two thousand that he considers to be his friends. He is the only private in his graduating class (he could care less). Not only does he write poetry for the school newspaper, he is an English Major with no intention of going into the military. He also opposes the Vietnam War. All these activities are frowned upon by the school administration and the super cadets. All the facets of the life of a military cadet are exposed. The cruelty, tradition, pageantry, and the honor system are very well told. Will comes face to face with himself arid with his own definitions of courage and honor in the final chapters of this book. Tbe author makes the reader grateful for public schools and universities. The book moves fast. It is hard to leave alone until it is finished and will be hard to forget. Commanders, traffic managers and individual travelers should becorrie familiar with how these fares apply to insure continuation of the program isnt jeopardized by either willful or accidental abuses. MIMC officials also suggest that travelers shop around for the lowest fares. The furlough fares offer good savings, but there may be restrictions on length of stay and ticket purchase deadlines, depending on the airline. (ARNEWS) -- Basic Auto Maintenance Course offered A basic auto maintenance course is being offered by the Craft Shop, and instructed by Mr. Don Storwold. This course is for men and women, held in sessions. Time of the class will be deterfour mined by the response, and the course is free. For information, contact Mike Masoian at 2709. Red Cross seeks volunteers The local Red Cross volunteer group is looking for people to give some time to volunteer at the Health Clinic. W.e have mornings and afternoons available. For more information and time . schedules, call Sonja Barnes at 2765. T |