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Show Page 6 HILL TOP TIMES April 21. 1978 7n)sljflDsri)DS element of society hours of darkness. By Earl G. Bradley What is vandalism? Webster's dictionary defines the word as: "Willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property." nature from childish pranks of Vandalism varies in soaping windows to covering walls of a residence with obscenities in paint. Most acts of vandalism are committed by the juvenile SireEt during However, with the advent of summer, the problem is multiplied threefold. This is not to say that all juveniles are sole causes for the high rate of vandalism. Anyone, no matter what age they are, can be potential vandals. The Security Police force takes steps to curb the amount of vandalism occurring every day at Hill The vorst form of government (An AFNS Editorial) Keeping track of the schedules for the 1978 primaries which culminate in the general elections Nov. 7 would seem to bear out the gloomy observation of Sir Winston Churchill. "It has been said that democracy," the British World Wrar II leader noted, "is the worst form of government, except all those other forms that have been tried. . . " nfl tu increased patrol surveillance in those areas hardest hit. AFB by However, the police force is limited in personnel and cannot be everywhere at once. Consequently, YOU, the public, must be their eyes and ears. Security Police needs individual cooperation and a personal commitment to protect not only your property, but that of your and neighbors fellow workers. It is realized that these words may not mean much to someone who has returned home to find broken windows or defaced walls. Nor does it mean anything to those individuals who discover, after working all night and ready for some much needed sleep, to find the tires slashed on the family car. Consider the inconvenience and overwhelming cost incurred by vandalism, whether it be to an individual or the government. The thought of such needless acts When anyone sees a crime taking place or suspicious activity, don't hesitate. Get involved. Call CRIMESTOP. at 'STOP." ext. 7867. Remember, you may be the next victim. And one last few words. Parents! Know where your children are. should be a group effort Keeping records should be a family affair, rather than the responsibility of just one member of the household. This is especially helpful to military families who move several times during the Servicemember's career and may be separated from the head of the household in the event of unaccompanied tours of duty. It is important that everybody concerned be in on the decisions that affect the future of the family. Each person needs to know: What emergency numbers to call if the need arises. Who the legal and financial advisers are, and how to reach them by telephone. family can function best within a framework that is meaningful to all its members. The family that develops a satisfactory system for keeping records is likely to do a more realistic job of planning for the future. free pamphlet, "Keeping Records What To Discard," A Where a copy of each individual will is located. Q The key to registration and voting for members assigned away from home is use of the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) for absentee ballot. Information on use of the FPCA and specific dates of primary elections is available from unit voting officers. O What documents the safe deposit box. O u In ciwi I've come to work with shakes and flu, With stomach cramps and diarrhea, too. Pleurisy, rheumatism and even gout, Couldn't stop me from coming out To work, to slave, my task to do, A faithful servant, honest and true. cess, goal-settin- g and achieve- ment, or who supervise employees other than personal assistants. Foreign Service Officers at levels FSO-- 1 and 2, the top foreign service grade levels, And now a glmpy knee I've got, I'm doddering along, nearly shot; Degenerative arthritis Is the name. An old-ag- e affliction, what a shamel would also be included in the SES. Initially, about 9,200 managers would be included in SES but the total strength would be controlled by OPM, and determined by program need rather than arbitrary limits. Primary objectives of the Senior Executive Service are to: to moan and cry? Not on your lifel I'm at work to try To do my share, to carry my load. So Americans can enjoy freedom's road. So f he next time you scan the "ailing list" Remember my poem, and get the gist; if my name is there you can be sure The reason Is honest, simple and pure. and a form for developing a net worth statement. The pamphlet is available from the Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Colo. 81009. (AFPS) as follows: Title I, Merit System Principles; Title II, Civil Service Functions, Performance Appraisal, Adverse Actions, Title III, Staffing; Title IV, Senior Executive Service; Title V. Merit Pay; Title VI, Rese?rch and Demonstration Authority. Encourage mobility of senior executives among agencies. Reward high performance of career executives with additional compensation in the form of annual bonuses. In any given year, no more than half of the career executives could receive bonuses. Make it possible to easily remove those whose per- formance is unsatisfactory or marginal. Provide flexibility in assigning executives. Provide opportunities for career executives to serve in higher level positions, inapcluding Presidential without losing pointments, their identification with the career service. SES would include both and noncareer employees. Jovernment-wide- , no more confirmed 'violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunities byan advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. A the final analysis, a record system requirements, including suggestions on where records should be kept executive service IV Title IV of the Reform Act would create a Senior Executive Service to include managers above grade GS-- 15 and below Level III who direct an organizational unit, are held accountable for program suc- Your allegations hurt a lot For an abuser I'm surely not; in provides information to help families think through their is EDITOR'S NOTE: On March 2, the President announced details of proposed civil service reform and reorganization. If approved by the Congress, the proposals would have a major impact on personnel policies. For that reason, ihis newspaper will carry a series of articles on the six specific titles in the bill. Title are Where other records are kept, including the household inventory, cancelled checks and income tax information. By Earl Wall Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, creed, color, national origin or sex of the purchaser, user, or patron. vandalism. surance policies are located. The Air Force urges each eligible member of the force to vote - military, civilian and dependents. But do I stay home Good thoughts and good intentions do not curb the ever increasing rate of vandalism. Only prompt reporting by individuals, the citizens and often the victims are the ones who can prevent Where life, health, automobile, and other in- Candidates for offices range from a third of the members of the U.S. Senate, all members of the House of Representatives, numerous governors, state legislators and local officials. Three days in four years to bring a cry of outrage from everyone. Recordkeeping Dates for primary elections in the United States and its possessions are spread in a crazy-quil- t pattern throughout the year. The first primaries were in Illinois March 21. Nine other states will hold primaries in May, 11 in June, 9 in August, 22 in September and 1, Hawaii's, in October. See your unit voting officer today. FPCAs are of no good whatsoever if not used. And not voting can create the worst form of government of all. tends ca-e- er than 10 number may be about ent. percent of the total of SES executives noncareer employees the same as at pres- Some positions may be filled only by career executives to assure the public's confidence in the impartiality of the Gov- ernment. In general, pay and retention of SES executives would be based on performance. They could be removed from the service for marginal or unsatisfactory performance and this would not be a disciplinary action open to challenge. 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