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Show 0 0 May 9, 2002 IS ii. ir,,.. i.imi, , in 4 in r1" urn w "" v I? Shannon Close OSC I LlMtf Krysta Smith Daniel Spencer reception honoring six high school scholars Six high school students will be honored today when the Officers' Spouses' Club hosts its 2002 OSC Scholarship awards reception. The reception is at 7 p.m. at Club Hill. Activities include a program and the 2002-0- 3 OSC board induction. Contact Michelle Lewis at for reception information. Students honored are Daniel B. Spencer, Davis High; Shannon M. Close, Jennifer N. Kelly and Ryan R. Jurkiewicz, Northridge High; Krysta N. Smith, Clearfield High; and Kathryn S. Keith, home schooled. Shannon M. Close is receiving the $2,000 First Command scholarship. His honors and 776-554- Jennifer Kelly Katheryn Keith Ryan Jurkiewicz Lin 9 awards include National Ventures Scholar, Governor's Initiative on Families Today, 2001 Black Young Achievers Award, Weber State University honor band and academic letters. He has a 4.0 grade average and is the valedictorian of his senior class. Close has played football, soccer and track, been a member of several school band ensembles and is a National Honor Society member. He plans to major in engi- neering at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. Ryan R. Jurkiewicz is receiving the Off- icers' Spouses' $1,000 scholarship. He has a member 3.96 grade average and is a four-yeof the National Honor Society. He has won numerous awards for outstanding performance in math and sciences, and is a member of the ar Health Occupation Student Association. Jurkiewicz was nominated for the People to People Student Ambassador Program, American Legion Boys State, National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine and the National Student Leadership Conference, and is an Eagle Scout. He will attend the University of Utah, majoring in physics or biology, and hopes to work for NASA. Kathryn S. Keith receives the $1,000 OSC scholarship. She has attended schools in the Azores and in Newport News and Hampton, Va., and is home schooling for her senior year. She has a 3.79 grade average. She has particgolf, basketball and ipated in volleyball, and was a team leader for the European Survivor Adventure and was yearbook cross-countr- y, assistant editor. Keith's honors include the Christian Character Award, first place in the Dramatic Interpretation competition, Outstanding Academic Achievement Award and President's Education Award. She has led and participated in church youth groups. She plans to attend Northland Baptist Bible College in Wisconsin and major hrelementary education. Jennifer N. Kelly is receiving the $1,200 Spouses' and Associates Club scholarship. She has a 3.98 grade average and was chosen for Who's Who Among American High School Students. Her honors and awards include Academic Drill Team winner and the Award of Excellence for three years. She placed in the top five OSC-Enliste- d All-Stat- e, All-Sta- te for numerous drill team solo competition and is a member of the NHS Cardinelles Dance-DriTeam region champions. She plans to attend the University of Utah and major in neonatal nursing or nutrition for the anorexic and bulimic. Krysta N. Smith receives the $1,000 OSC Scholarship. She has a 3.94 grade average and is a member of National Honor Society. She's ll held several class and student body offices throughout her high school career and received an academic letter. Smith is a member of the Bible Club, Swing Club and Drama Club, and is active in church youth activities. She plans and women's studies at the to major in pre-law University of Utah. Daniel B. Spencer is receiving the $1,000 Air Force Association scholarship. He has a 3.97 grade average and is a National Merit Scholarship finalist. He is a member of National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of American, and has lettered in track and cross-countr- Spencer has taken several y. Advanced Placement classes and received a High Honor Academic Letter. Other awards include certificates of Outstanding Academic Performance for the ACT and SAT, the Deseret News Sterling Scholar in Mathematics, and member of the first place team at the Academic Olympiad. He is an Eagle Scout and is a member of the marching and jazz bands. He plans to study electrical engineering at the University of Utah. Crane gets second AFMC award by Rhonda Elmore 75 ABW staff writer Master Sgt Lonnie B. Crane is the AFMC 2001 Command Post Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for the second year in a row. Air Force member is the superThe visor for console operations for the 75th Air Base Wing's command post. His job includes 21-ye- ar making sure the console operates 24 hours daily, arranging staff training, mentoring and Essay cut Retired LL Gen. Marc Reynolds, representing the Aerospace Foundation of Utah, congratulates Hili Aerospace Museum essay contest winner Felipe Medina, center, and his mother, Maria Costlllo. Medina wrote on the theme "My America My Heritage." Museum selects essay winner The Hill Aerospace Museum and the Aerospace Foundation of Utah announced the winners of its annually sponsored junior high school essay contest Following the theme "My America My Heritage," the contest drew more than 50 entries with Roy Junior High School's Felipe Medina winning the $50 first place prize. Second place went to Lura Briggs from Mountain Ridge Junior High School, third place winner is Tiffany Dabney from Roy Junior High School, and fourth place is awarded to Emily Jensen from Bountiful High School. Medina, a Hispanic living in America, recounted in his essay his grandparents' immigration to the United States, and his mother's commitment to raising children who would be focused and contributing members of third-generatio- n society. "My mother had many jobs, many of which didn't allow us to live well. She had to work long hours, but she remained happy and positive," he wrote. "Now we live in a beautiful home in a good neighborhood. She taught me that to be successful takes hard work. I hold in my heart the sacrifices my mother has made for me, but my future is in my hands." . ;; : '. ': ; The junior high student wrote about how he appreciates the sacrifices that others have made to ensure his freedom and the laws that protect the nation's security. "The level of security we enjoy here didn't just come to us one day. There were many people that had to fight to get us a Constitution and a Bill of Rights," he wrote. "Our mil- itary stands ready to defend us and our friends." Medina noted the safety of the nation can also be found in building codes that ensure homes, offices and factories are safe places to live and work in. Public works groups bring electricity and water to rural areas. The nation's transportation systems allow people to move quickly and freely. Sanitation systems that help prevent disease and keep the country clean are also things Medina is grateful for. "I'm glad I was fortunate enough to be born in such a great country and that I didn't have to go through the many struggles my ancestors did," he wrote. "I'm thankful for the many things they did so that I may be born here and to the people that gave their lives to protect the freedoms I enjoy." solving problems. When Crane isn't working at the command post he volunteers his free time to help senior citizen centers. The Montana native helped DUI, coordinate games for Salt Lake City's Olympiatrics. "I always keep an eye open to see what comes up that I can volunteer for," said Crane. He loves to spend time with his family, run- ning and hiking and especially The Cranes often take trips to visit Utah's famous sights. "When I retire from the Air Force, I want to take some time off and take the family to see the sights in other states," he said. Crane is presently working on a bachelor's degree in computer science. After he retires he will eventually start a career in computers. "I'm not ready to retire yet," Crane said adding, "I really enjoy my job and the people I work with. They're great!" sight-seein- will have his driver's license suspended for 90 days and for a second DUI offense, have his license suspended for one year. evil an A and is that DUI, received off base, according to Drinking driving rears its ugly presence on Hill AFB, as Utah Criminal and Traffic Code, will evidenced by 29 arrests for Driving Under result in a misdemeanor conviction, the Influence of alcohol in 2001 and 15 mandatory jail sentence, a DUI arrests this year so far. fine typically of $1,350 and an order to It continues to be an issue that threatparticipate in an educational series or ens the safety of base personnel. substance abuse treatment at a cost of "The number of DUIs is at an $400. Automobile insurance will also unacceptably high level," said Lt. Col. increase at approximately $1,000 a year. Barry M. Williams, 75th Support Group Civilian attorney fees normally run deputy commander. "A driver with .08 between $1,500 and $2,000. Recently, an Article 15 was given to an percent of alcohol in his blood the airman for DUI. As he entered the South legal limit in Utah and on this installawill be arrested and I will sustion Gate on March 7 at 2:30 a.m., gate guards driving privileges for noticed the odor of alcohol coming from pend his one year." his car. After the airman pulled over, he A military member may also receive was given the standard field sobriety an Article 15 for an DUI, with tests, which he failed. As Tech. Sgt. Keith Cross, gate guard, accompanying punishments, dependon commander's the told the airman that he was being apprerank, ranging ing from a reduction in grade, forfeiting half hended for DUI, the apparently scared of one month's pay for two months, 45 airman ran south from the base onto Hill days extra duty to 60 days restriction to Field Road. Despite orders to stop and base. This year, eight military mem- desist, the airman escaped into the Sun bers have already received an Article Valley Apartments. At 6:43 a.m., the air15 for DUI. man finally surrendered to the South When issuing punishment under an Gate guards. Article 15, a higher-rankin- g comman"We're discharging the airman as this der lieutenant colonel or above can is his second DUI, but we want to make impose a harsher punishment than a sure he gets the help he needs first with lieutenant. In processing Article 15s, a substance abuse class at the clinic," the SJA ensures that the issuing com- said Master Sgt. Collette Geiss, 75th mander is high enough in rank to issue Medical Group First Sergeant. the appropriate punishment. The number of DUIs is also a mount"We are seeing more young people, ing concern of f base. According to the receive DUIs and even show Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, ages the following DUI arrests were made up for work drunk," Williams said. "Airmen need to watch out for each other. I within the local area in 2001: Riverdale, know most first shirts would prefer to 102 arrests; Layton, 139; Clearfield, 155; receive a telephone call in the middle of and Ogden, 390. the night requesting a ride home, than "Driving under the influence is one of have to deal with the consequences of Utah's most prevalent and costly vioa DUI on the member and the unit." lent crimes," said Utah Governor Mike State penalties are just as severe. A Leavitt in a recent news release. "Each licensed Utah driver who receives a DUI year it causes more than 1,700 sense- 48-ho- ur on-ba- se on-ba- on-ba- se i 1 4 f Master Sgt. Lonnie Crane military career don't mix by Capt. Hans K. Wild Assistant Staff Judge Advocate 18-2- 4, g. less injuries or deaths and costs taxpayers and victims more than $413 million in Utah. We must do all we can to prevent this deadly violence on our roadways." Once a driver is stopped for a possible DUI on base, the Security Forces Squadron member will initiate standard field sobrid ety tests, such as a stand, and horizontal gaze. Pursuant to Utah's "Baker Test," a SFS member must observe a driver for 15 minutes before giving a breathalyzer test. This test determines the concentration of alcohol in the breath (blood alcohol content) by having the driver blow into a breath apparatus called the Intoxalizer 5000. According to Utah Criminal and Traffic Code, drivers who refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test, will have their one-legge- walk-and-tur- n licenses automatically revoked for 18 months, even on a first refusal. While alcohol impairment varies from driver to driver, the general affects of alcohol, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division, are: percent blood alcohol content impairs a driver; .01-.0- 3 .04-- . 07 percent affects a driver's reflexes, vision, judgment and concentration; percent is illegal and increases the risk of an automobile crash by 10 times; .08-.1- 1 . 15 percent severely impairs motor skills, mental functions and vision; .12-- or higher makes the driver an extreme crash risk; . 5 the renders driver percent nearly unconscious; and .35 percent or higher can put the driver into a coma or cause him to die from respiratory arrest. Your life and the lives of other people are too important to risk by drinking and driving. Don't drink and drive it's just not worth it. 16 percent .25-.3- |