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Show t 1. Second Front THE SAMPLER Part one of a series f iraS rag fllfoe prIb By SSGPful Ilale Is it real or imagined? A problem or not? How is it diagnosed? What does it lead to? Why isnt more being done about it? Where do I go for help? This issue, the Sampler, logins a multi-pa- rt series on Cabin Fever or, as it has been called, the Dugway Syndrome. We hope, with your help, and the help of others to answer all of these questions. ELSEWHERE in this Issue is a Street Beat which asks several Dugwayites their definition of Cabin Fever. For our purposes, we will explain that Cabin Fever- represents a state of mind caused by various conditions that result in someone are feeling they trapped at home, in their barracks room, BOQ, or just on Dugway in general. Cabin Fever is most closely related to depression and indeed is either caused or accompanied by acute depression. WHAT does cause this feeling here? Several things contribute to it and there really isnt enough room in this paper for all of them so lets tackle the ten most commonly referred to causes: 1. MONEY Lack of expendable cash is probably the leading cause of Cabin Fever. Expendable cash is whats left over out of your paycheck after the bills are paid and the basic necessities are taken care of. With inflation rates near 18 more and more people are finding themselves with less and less cash. 2. TRANSPORTATION - For many, not having a way to get away is a leading contributor to Cabin Fever. Lower ranking servicemembers are most often thought of in this category, but they arent alone. One-ca- r families where one spouse takes the car to work and the other remains at home can lead the other partner to a dose of Cabin Fever as well. Solving this problem may well lead back to number 1. Cars are expensive commodities. 3. GASOLINE PRICES Combining the worst characteristics of 1 and 2 and sort of sealing some folks fate is the high cost of gasoline. A trip, into town can cost $20 just for gas! Thankfully prices have dipped a bit from this spring $1.30 per gallon . - Socio-econom- ic . . News Briefs for regular to the present $1.14, but this probably has had little redeeming effect for those on strict budgets. 4. CLAUSTROPHOBIA -- Fear of small or confined places can be acquired easily here in the compact quarters or Barracks BOQ rooms we have. A feeling that the walls are closing in can happen quickly if you aren't careful. 5. ISOLATION If you are from an urban area, or are used to having a store of any kind just outside the gate Dugway is quite a shock. Its 43 miles to Tooele and about 86 miles to Salt Lake City. To give you some idea of how this feels to some folks, I come from a small town, Norfolk, CT with about the same number of people asDPG and the same basic facilities (except we had two gas stations). Our Tooele was a town called Winsted, BUT it was eight miles away (two miles short of Terra via Johnson's Pass) and took 15 minutes to get there at the speed limit, where going at speeds that would make Deputy Broadway blush, Tooele takes 45 minutes with a good tailwind! OUR SALT LAKE!, was Hartford, by DPG standards a mere 30 miles away (4 miles short of Teddy Bears via Skull Valley). If you came from this environment and were reluctant to drive those distances, imagine the terror one trip to Tooele must pose? 6. THE SAME OLD THING A daily, unchangroutine sundown to can cause monotony sunup ing not only for you, but for your loved ones as well. For example, if you get up every day at 6 a.m., have two eggs and a cup of coffee, kiss the wife and go to work, come home at 5:50, turn on the TV, take off the shoes and shirt, grab a beer and watch the news, eat supper, watch some more tube then hit the sack EVERY night without fail, you could be contributing to your own problems or your families. 7. LONELINESS soldiers have Many first-terconfided that they have never felt more alone than here at DPG. This again however, is not confined to the barracks, given one or more of the other contributors, loneliness can be a major cause of Depression. Now that schools started, many mothers may feel this creeping up on them. The sudden silence at 8:15 every weekday morning can be deafening after a while. School may cause another problem as well. Fridays, While most of us have the day off, the kids dont, and this could cause a disruption of plans for some, either by ruining that day as a sleep day because you have to get the kids off to school, or, if you want to go into town, there really isnt enough time to get there and back before schools out. 8. WEATHER Cabin Fever seems worst in late fall and winter largely due to the harsh weather and shorter days. Getting up in the dark, going to work and getting home in the dark can be depressing. Couple that with rain and snow, and it seems our movements are restricted even more. -- 9. NOTHING-TO-DO-ITI- - The favorite S among Commanders, Major and Command Sergeants Major and others whose job is directly related to Community .Activities and Services, I am finally, beginning to believe the addage some poeple would rather be miserable than get involved. But there are some who dont have hobbies to pass the time, or who are afraid because of a perceived inadequacy complex to get involved in crafts or in organizations. 10. ALL OF THE ABOVE AND THEN SOME A compounding of these causes can' make Cabin Fever a real and seemingly unbearable burden for .some. A dangerous situation that can lead to abuse of all types. In this installment we have attempted to identify the prevelant causes of Cabin Fever in order to help you recognize some of the things in ydur life that may be leading you toward a dose of Cabin Fever. In the next issue of the Sampler, well explore these ten conditions and find out what is being done to alleviate their effects aiid suggest some way you can combat them yourself. - . Editors Note: If you would like to share some of your experiences with this problem, good or bad, in the open or anonymously, please call SSG Hale at 2116. The more we know about it, the easier it will be to combat. m . Dugway Squares Army Community Services opens another new door ing of toys and clothes. Free chid care may be earned by working Lending Closet: Provide household items as needed on a temporary basis to ease the burden of family By Lucinda Fisher served as an Wednesday. Sept. the at Army Com: important day 10, here. Tutor: Helps chlidren and adults in academic areas. Newsletter: Keeps the. public informed about ACS activities. Welcome Packets: Sends welcome moving and emergencies. Food Pantry: To provide up to three days of food on an emergency munity Serviced when the ribbon was cut officially opening the ACS Volunteer Office and kicking off the Volunteer Program with many vol- basis. Budget Counseling: Provide counseling for your personal finances. Provides a list of kids and adults who do odd jobs. unteers and guests present. The ACS volunteers work in many Rent-A-Perso- different programs proving their packets to personnel who will be moving to Dugway. n: . in- formation about military installations worldwide. ACS Library: To provide books, Child Care Center: Volunteer that help teach the children fun ACS CARES!! Some of the areas ACS is involved in, include: motto ACS Installation Files: Provide things to do, and assist in themend- - tapes, and pamphlets about human relations. V - ir r--; Handicapped Children: Provide information about schools and programs available for mentally or physically handicapped. Also plan special programs for the children and serve as a support group for the par- -- . , if " J'l4 ' - 7 ents. Recycled Magazines: Distribute used magazines in waitings rooms around post. Please drop your old ones off at the ACS Office, Bldg. - x - 5330. Coupon Exchange: Exchange unwanted coupons for needed ones at the Commissary. Emergency Care: Assist in emergencies or during a family crisis. Community Life Center: Classes and tours offered that are not otherwise available. Hi, Neighbor: Neighbors willing mswttmm-- . fie , ( '. J v y ;-- 1 bmF: - to make sure that newcomers are welcomed and informed of what ACS has to offer. Sewing Center: A sewing machine will soon be available for use in the volunteer office,-- and all are encouraged to bring patterns to exchange. - MAJ David A. Maxwell, assisted by Marty ribbon officially Bay and Lucinda Fisher cuts the office in Bldg. 5330. opening the ACS Volunteer Mothers. Out reach: From' old mothers to new mothers help, adwe want to vice, care and concern share. Carden Club: Interested in shar- from others about gardening, indoors or out, please call us. Waiting Wives: Whether you are long term or short term.'if you need companionship, let us know. Book Croup: Are you a reader? .Would you like to join other readers or and discuss what youve read what they have read? Max- ine Bowen, Laura Hayden, Gem Morris, Lisa Palmer, PVT Hines. Jane Moore, Christina Scott, Wilma Pieper, Carol Spendlove, Royce Larson, Becky Jonen, Cindy Broadway, Barbara Stearman, Laura Bullington, Brenda Klein, Marge Kariage, Laura Hayden, Sarah Banks, Micki Livingston, Marsha Yeary, Marilyn Housley, Nancy Driggers, Chris Pinkhan, Lucinda Fisher, and Marty Bay. If you have questions or would like more information, please feel free to call the ACS office, phone 2278, or drop by Bldg. 5330, center ' wing, first floor. The volunteer office is open Monday and Thursday after-- i from 1p.m. -3 ST Honda and Yamaha As you can see, were overstocked. ELSHyS HUB Motorcycle prices have been reduced to our cost. never see this kind ot savings again! you will Come Look 'Em Over. This Is No Gimmick! EXAMPLE: New 1980 Yamaha XS1 100 A regular $5,280.00 value HHCs river raft trip planned HHC is planning a raft trip down the Green River from Flaming Gorge Dam to the Gates of Lodore, as part of its Adventure Training Program. The trip is tentatively scheduled for the weekendof Sept. 25-2The group will leave at 7:30 Thursday morning the 25th and return Sunday the 28th at approximately 5:30 p.m. Since this is a military adventure training exercise, only active duty military may sign up. All personnel interested in participating or having questions about the trip should contact ILL Dreiser at HHC, 3535, or Sp5 Pinnick at 21 16. There are only 60 spaces open for soldiers (or airmen), so those who want to gp should sign up as soon as possible. 8. . g The Boy Scouts will be sponsoring a at 6:30 p.m. auction at the Fries Park LDS Chapel cm October 15. Used items, handicrafts and baked goods will be auctioned. The scouts will be going on the 9th and 10th of October asking for donations of saleable items. Anyone having useable items to donate, or having questions about the auction, should contact Aaron Housley at 3361. fund-raisin- door-to-do- ' or Hail & Farewell Scheduled . A Sock-Ho- p Hail and Farewell is planned at the Community Center Friday, October 3rd. by the JAG, PAO and Plans and Operations offices, the evening will feature cocktail hour, grill your own steak dinner and dancing to music of the 50s, and 60s. Also on the menu baked potato, tossed salad will be and apple pie If you wish, come dressed in style of the 50s. Bobbie sox, saddle shoes, poodle skirts, pony tails, tee shirts (with a pack of cigarettes in the sleeve), leather jackets and white socks. Reservations can be made at the JAG office by calling X3333. Price - 8 oz. Sirloin -- $5.25. Co-sponsor-ed com-on-the-co- b, - . 10 oz. T-Bo- ne - $6.50 Special trash pickup The special trash pickup normally held the last Tuesday of the month, will be on Sept. 23, one week earlier than normal. Effective immediately all visits to the Military PersonnelPAC office will be by appointment only. Enlisted personnel will report to HHC for an appointment slip, officers will call 3421 to set up an appointment. The only exception to this policy willbe actual emergencies. Please limit telephone calls to this office, information will not be given over the telephone. IP1 with frame mount fairing and saddle bags. The Dugway Womens Club (DWC) will hold a Membership Open House on September 25 at 7:30 p.m at the Community Club. ' Tables willbe set up with information about various community activities of the club. Membership is open to all women; and Vera Zaccardi, DWC President, encourages all to come and find out about the club. Some of the activities sponsored by DWC include Frontier Night, an Art Auction, a Mardi Gras dance, a' Christmas dance, a Ditto tour, and fashion shows. DWC also operates the Thrift Shop. Funds from Frontier Night support various community activities including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, chapels, special school projects, and other charitable activities. ' The Art Auction proceeds provide scholarships for Dugway students. Various community projects sponsored by DWC have included aerobic dancing, a float for Dugway Days, a CPR class, and a Heimlich Maneuver class. Military personnel PAC appointments All . . schedules membership open house Auction to be held The neat thing about ACS is that is it for everyone Military, Civilian, Dependent. Everyone is entitled to Day, Jodi Pestel, Shiela Bowen, Dugway Womens Club Norge Cleaners from Tooele is now servicing service with Dugway. They provide a three-da- y and on and Friday. Tuesday delivery pickup 9 Volunteer program include; Gail way Days 1981. Dry cleaning available ing your knowledge, or learning use the programs and anyone can be a volunteer. Plus there is a special bonus - for those that have children while doing volunteer work, children may be left at the Child Care Center FREE! The VIPs involved in the ACS The Rec Center is sponsoring a Dugway Squares take off of the Hollywood Squares TV show. The shows scheduled for the 29th of Sep-- : tember. Theres spaghetti (all you can eat for $2.85) at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. All proceeds from this event will be used for Dug- r Deer Hunters Ball Scheduled For Oct. 11 MUST SEE TO DELIEVE Some other packages, as low as $700.00, already full-dre- ss DISCOVER THE CATALOG FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES LOOK FOR IT AT TOUR LOCAL EXCHANGE The 3rd Annual DeerHunters Ball sponsored by NAGE Local R14-- 9 on!! Sat., Oct. 11 is the day, 9:00 p.m. is the time. Dance to the music of The Silver Light, a very good country and western bawd at the Community Club. Tickets are $2.00 fm and will get you into the dance and give you a chance at the door prize. Everyone is invited. Come one and all and have a good time! t |