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Show July 3, 1996 Hilltop Times 11 Drinking and driving with your buddies might be fun, but being Arrested, for BUI by Lisa Ryan Hilltop Times staff With the hot summer weather here, people are spending a lot more time outside barbecuing and playing sports and often ( hat means drinking beer or some other alcoholic beverage. But one of the biggest risks when drinking is getting into a car and driving. Someone with a blood alcohol content of .08 can be arrested for driving under the influence on and off base. In fact, there has been some concern expressed by Maj. Gen. Pat Condon, Og-deAir Logistics Center commander, over the increase in the cases of DUI on base. The number of DUI arrests for the first five months of last year totaled 33, compared to 48 arrests in the first five months of this year, according to statistics from the 75th Security Police Squadron. In a memorandum, Condon called on commanders, directors, staff directors, division chiefs and tenant commanders to give this issue their immediate at- no laughing matter... is not required. But, he said, there are con- sequences for DUI. Shrewsbury said it is risky for those drivers who come on base after drinking off base because they have to go through the guard shack. Shrewsbury said there are separate military procedures for DUI on base. Military members fall under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which can result in Article 15s or possibly a court-martia- l. These can result in loss of rank, fines and extra duties. In severe cases, such as if there were injuries to passengers in the vehicle, conviction in a court martial can result in a punitive discharge. The consequences of DUI are different for military and civilians whether arrested on or off base. For military members arrested on base, there are criminal consequences, as well as administrative consequences attached. Base driving privileges may be revoked for up to one year. At the time of arrest, offenders are notified that a hear ing may be requested. tention. At the hearing, the party discusses "I expect you consider every case of the matter with the hearing officer. The hearing officer then makes DUI a serious breach of discipline to be dealt with appropriately. There is no ex- recommendations to the base comcuse for committing this offense; there- mander's delegated authority. The base commander decides fore, a zero tolerance policy should be whether to withdraw or continue suspenachievable," Condon wrote. The reason for the increase in DUI sion of driving privileges. Final decision is made by the base cases on base is anyone's guess. A number of factors could be involved. commander through delegated Don Greathouse, chief of administra- authority. If picked up off base for DUI, the milition, Reports Branch at the 75th SPS, said it should be noted that DUI arrests tary member must go through the are often made when a gate guard dis- civilian court system as well as the adcovers alcohol on someone's breath sim- ministrative procedures for the state of Utah, which can mean loss of license by ply by asking for identification. The SPs don't wait around outside of the state. Civilians arrested on base may also the Officers Club or the Enlisted Club for people who have been drinking. They lose base driving privileges for one year. watch for driving behaviors that could The state can also take away their driver's license. They will also receive a indicate the driver is intoxicated. Assistant staff judge advocate Capt. citation to appear in magistrate court Stephen Shrewsbury said seizure of and depending on the case, there could license plates or registrations on base is be a jail time, a fine and probation. I . ? Jan. Feb. Mar. Feb. I 1995 ,, Mar. Apr. 4 jan. "1 Apr. ' May , May Graphic by Jay Joersz This chart reflects a jump of 15 arrests on base for DUI during the first five months of this year (48 total) vs. the same period last year (33 total). Those arrested include military members, civilians, retirees, dependents, visitors and other base employees. Take nutrition on vacation Summer is the busiest travel season of the year. Families pack up and head for the beach, mountains and Grandma's house. As many parents know, traveling with children can create some interesting challenges, but one of the most difficult is how to eat healthy meals while on the road. Parents can make a real difference with a little imagination and some healthy foods for the car trip. Create a "fun meal" for children by putting together a of healthy foods and a mini-bovariety of fruit juice in a colorful insulated lunch box. Include a plastic dinosaur, play jewelry or a wiggle toy worm as a prize to complete the package. Children ages 2 to 5 will especially enjoy foods if cutters. For exthey're cut into fun shapes with cookie whole-whebread ample, sandwiches can be made on cream cheese, grated carrots and spread with low-fraisins and then cut into star shapes. Asking children to help get the meals ready can also make them more interested in the food being served. Instead of peanut butter and jelly, let them choose from a variety of sandwich fillings like turkey breast, low-fcheese slices and shredded carrots to tuck into pocket pita bread. They can also help freeze grapes, banana and peach slices as desserts that will make a steamy car ride a little cooler. e food Grocery stores provide a number of items designed to be eaten away from home. Let chil x fun-to-e- at at kid-siz- low-fyodren pick out their own flavors of snack-sizt fruit juice boxes and granola gurt, bars as healthy treats. Dried fruits, requiring no e single-serv- low-fa- e refrigeration and providing a good supply of vitamins and dietary fiber, can be made into "trail mix" by combining with dry cereal and putting it into zippered plas- tic bags. Food safety never goes on holiday, so it's important to keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot while traveling. Pack food going long distances in insulated ice chests or coolers that include plenty of ice or refriger- ant blocks. If a stop at a fast food restaurant is necessary, choose foods which are low in fat and can provide nutritional t frozen yogurt, plain baked potatoes, benefits. muffins and grilled skinless chicken breast, low-fa few of the are with salads dressings garden healthier options now on fast food menus. So for summer travel this year, encourage healthier goodies that are fun eating. Whether it's and high in nutrition, or just healthier calories when stopping at a fast food restaurant, eating on the road can be good for everyone. For a free brochure on how to eat healthy meals away from home and lower a person's cancer risk, write to the American Institute for Cancer Research, Dept. EH, Low-fa- fat-fre- at home-packe- d Washington, DC 20069. e |