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Desert Wings Community News December 4, 2015

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by Kenji Thuloweit ance Ballroom to check out wood The club operates the Creative
Editor crafts, handmade jewelry, quilts, Treasures Gift Shop located in the
DFWLRQ¿JXUHVSDSHUFUDIWVRUQD- Desert Mall. Many of the vendors
After Black Friday and Cyber ments and sewn pieces, among that were at the bazaar are also
Monday came Bazaar Tuesday. numerous other items. Created Treasure vendors so if
people missed the bazaar they can
Edwards residents got a chance The bazaar also featured one- come by the shop and check out
to do some holiday shopping at of-a-kind handmade items and the merchandise.
the annual Mistletoe Bazaar held unique gifts from Antelope Val-
at Club Muroc Dec. 1. ley vendors. Any spouse of an enlisted Air
Force member, male or female,
This one-stop shopping event Edwards ESC is a non-profit can join the ESC. For more in-
is sponsored by the Edwards En- organization that gives its pro- formation, visit the club on Face-
listed Spouses Club. ceeds to base community and book; just type Edwards AFB En-
family projects. The money can listed Spouses Club in the search
About 50 vendors displayed also go to scholarships and base bar.
their wares and countless custom- school programs.
ers packed Club Muroc’s Alli-

Air Force photographs by Kenji Thuloweit

Simple tips for a safe holiday season

by CiJi J. Brown Christmas tree selection safety, care, ‡.HHS\RXUWUHHVWDQG¿OOHGZLWKZDWHU Candle use in Air Force facilities is pro-
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needles should be green and hard to pull be plugged into any surge protectors strips.
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from branch promptly. Check local recycling centers for If the use of a candle is necessary and
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main Holiday lights ment Fire Prevention Section for approval.
rative items such as electric lights, candles, ‡/RFDWH\RXUWUHHDZD\IURPDQ\KHDWLQJ ‡ ,QVSHFW KROLGD\ OLJKWV HDFK \HDU IRU A formal request will be issued by the build-
frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in insulation, ing’s facility manager outlining information
wreaths and paper/plastic materials can be- VRXUFHV¿UHSODFHRUKHDWLQJYHQW broken or cracked sockets and excessive pertinent to the holiday function that needs
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come more of a hazard than usually planned. ‡'RQRWSXW\RXUWUHHXSWRHDUO\DQGWU\ ‡8VHRQO\OLJKWLQJOLVWHGE\DQDSSURYHG
testing laboratory (UL Listed) Dorm occupants will be obligated to fol-
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should not be warm to the touch. With good common sense and basic safety
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UHSRUWHGKRPHVWUXFWXUH¿UHVGHULYHGIURP season for your colleagues and your fam-
Holiday decorations ily. Should there be any safety concerns or
the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire ‡8VHQRQÀDPPDEOHÀDPHUHVLVWDQWGHF- emergencies that require reporting, use the
orations and ensure they are located away contact numbers below.
Incident Reporting System, and NFPA’s from heated sources
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VXUHLWLVÀDPHUHWDUGDQW a duty/housing phone, and dial 661-277-
show that in 2009-2013, Christmas trees ‡'2127EORFNDLVOHVRUH[LWV7UHH¶V 4540/4541 from a cell phone. For any ad-
ZHUHWKHLWHP¿UVWLJQLWHGLQDQHVWLPDWHG and decorations shall be located where they ditional information, call the Fire Prevention
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work areas
per year, resulting in an annual average of Happy Safe Holidays from your Edwards
VHYHQFLYLOLDQ¿UHGHDWKVFLYLOLDQ¿UHLQ- Air Force Base Fire Department!

juries and $17.5 million in direct property

damage.

Following a few simple fire safety tips

can keep electric lights, candles, and the

ever popular Christmas tree from creating

a tragedy. Take action to ensure the safety

of colleagues and family by using the tips

listed below.