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Show ' 'P - . V .. l(k ''n 4 -- . r - k . i into the civil service ment fund. To do so, they must deposit 'Catch-6the of the e current law governing retirement plans, youre being asked to apply now for statements of your 2 so-call- ed an amount equal to seven percent of the total compensation received for military service covered by Social civil-serviC- Security. military compen- post-195- 6. sation. The request for buyiin must be supported by proof of military earnings, and officials at the U.S. Army Finance and Accounting Center say that the earnings Army finance officials remind everyone concerned that civil service pensions based on combined military-civilia- n service must be re- -' statements should be computed when the retiree reaches age 62 so as to exclude computation credit for the years of military service covered by Social Security. The total of the recomputed federal pension and the retirees Social Security benefits might well represent a loss of income, but careerists affectcan avoid the ed by Catch-6- re- quested now, even though the, careerist may still be undecid- ed about the buy-iasking for the statement, they say, has no effect on when, or even whether the deposit is made. They point out, hown, ever, that the statement should be an essential part of the careerists decision on his or her retirement options. 2 . - ' were last discharged from Winter driving tips to help prevent and roll through. If you do start to slide, dont panic and dont hit the brakes! Take your foot off the gas and turn your wheels in By now, most residents have winterized their cars for upcoming holiday travel. But it will be comforting to know you havent forgotten any of these winter driving trips: The secret of moving safely on slippery wintery surfaces is to avoid abrupt changes in speed or direction. Keep your eyes well ahead of your car so the direction that you want the car to go. When you feel the skid is corrected, straighten your wheels. In case you get stuck, keep these emergency items in your trunk to help you get out. But dont be daught unprepared in case you're you can anticipate lane changes and turns and make them gradually. Dont follow too closely you need all the margin for error that you can when stranded. Kit: Emergency - Tire chains, jumper cables Snow shovel, sand or rock roads are unpredictable. Slow down when approaching intersections or expressway exits. Be wary of warming trends. Ice is twice as slippery at 30 degrees as it is at 0 degrees. Ice patches in areas shaded by woods or underpasses can throw you. If you ease up on hit an icy spot the gas, hold the wheel steady salt Matches, candles, flares, flashlight, extra batteries. Canned heat, metal coffee can Two plastic garbage bags Blankets andor warm outer clothing The shovel and sand will help you get out if you should get stuck. Avoid "rocking the car, it causes excessive damage to the transmission. However, if its absolutely necessary first go as far as possible in one direction, brake and then reverse only after tires have come to a complete stop. Do not let air out of the tires! They wont gain any traction, but will wear and heat up much faster increasing the chances of a blowout. Use the candle or canned first installment is paid. Because each case has its own considerations, careerists should consult the servicing civilian personnel office and file local Social Security Administration office for in-- . formation and counseling to help them make their buy-i- n More up Pis anoffense punishable by asome combination of the jail sentence up to six months or two For those persons who do wish to cut a Utah that do Ranger Districts of the Forest Service in and Dueto thiTproblems of heavy snow 100 miles from over are areas access, the only available Ogden and Salt Lake City. call the nearest For information on those sites, please ' Forest Service office. free for DPG residents Juniper and cedar are available the PAO from the BLM. thanks to a special permit granted A special area near post has been set aside for us. If you are interested, drop by Post HQs for a look at the map posted in the foyer. decisions, USAFAC officials say. (ARNEWS) v heat to melt snow in the coffee can for drinking water. (Dont eat snow; it will just chill your system further.) The candle and can will double as a foot warmer. The garbage bags are' great insulators against the wind if you must step outside the car. A blanket and towrope or chain are also good items to . now included in E-- 5s mandated drug abuse policy will be included in the Beginning February, are immein h drug policy, which abusers Armys service. active from diately processed for separation The original policy, which took effect in July, had sid officers and senior enlisted 6 and above would face as drug separation proceedings if they were "identified if they same the face would All soldiers abusers. other - . E-- 5s get-toug- carry during the winter. E-- Extra items of warm clothing; e.g., thermal underwear, hat and gloves, and boots, could be stowed in the trunk were .second-tim- abusers or found to be "drug e dependent. were moved into the "no According to officials, E-second chance as a result of comments made by major commanders at an October conference. The move "signals the Armys standard of npn-abuamong leaders at any level of the chain of command. A recent message to the field read, "and reinforces the comofficer corps to uphold mitment of the this standard. (ARNEWS) cavities. These would be 5s mighty welcome if you were stranded in severe weather. se Clark King becomes 'Dugways newest Eagle Packaged high' energy s-- i granola bars, candy, rt Claims filing deadline is end of:Dec All QHAMPUS families should remember that the deadline for filing CHAMPUS claims for care you re. ceived in 1982 is Dec. . This means you only have until the end of the year to file claims for treatment and services received last year (between Jan. 1, and Dec. 31, 1982). A further word of caution if you got care; in 1982 and havent filed a claims with CHAMPUS yet, your claim must be in the hands of your states CHAMPUS claims processor by Dec. 31 of this year. If you dont know where to send the claim, contact the Health Benefits Advisor at the nearest military installation for more information. If ' you received care in 1983, your claim doesnt have to be in until the end of 1984. On the other hand . . . the sooner you file, the sooner CHAMPUS can pay its share of the allowable charges. i 'r - v is y-- v w. ' T r . t if 4 . v .iff' x ' '4 - 31,-1983- r v 7DGDG , In a time honored ceremony at the Fries Park LDS Ward How to get better service on CHAMPUS toll-fr- Hall, Clark King, son of Dale and Norma King received Boy Scoutings highest rank, Eagle' Scout. In attendance were members of ms own Troop 481, Troop 517 and " ere Clark receives the congratulations 1 looks on proudly. Part of the ceremony of a neckerchief in whitf with .the eagle embroidered on the back for the mother of the Scout. Mrs. King is one of very few mothers in the country Whose scarf bears three stars, Clark makes the third of her sons to achieve Eagle rank. i 272 N. BROADWAY, TOOELE timesU Clfe'in'thelnorgor time (Next to Farm and Home Center) Convenience SPESBAIL OOO - OUR - 0 12 DAYS OF 5 JP 'll1 1&1 9i rr phones ee c 1 VSA 0123 Plus 5 FREE Movie Rentals JVC Model HRD--1 11b3 OOPS 20 . HSbl With VCR Remote Kji i0) ijj) mi CHRISTMAS Plus 5 FREE Movie Rentals Super High Grade $o BLANK TAPE T120 Length Phone Mate Model SAM-95- Compare at Ernst: 1 69.00. 5 nU COME IN TODAY! i for cash... While supply lasts PXSSIP E2TT CAR KlLt2EQS Passport ... Inquire About YOUR Lower . 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Deposits may be made in installments; but to avoid the whose last military service was in the Army should write to the center. Those who served in the Army but another service should write to that services finance center, say officials. According to officials, a new law permits persons employed in civil seivice before Oct. 1, 1982, to make their deany time posits interest-fre- e before Oct. 1, 1985. After that date, deposits will be subject to a variable interest charge at a rate equal to the civil service retirement funds earn now years. ' A?4 i S gg 3 33 ings on new investments at the time the deposit is made. This rate has averaged 11.3 percent over the past five Requests for the estimates should be addressed to: U.S. Army Finance and Accounting Center, Dept. 88, Indianapolis, In. 46249, and should include a copy of the DD Form 214 received at the time of last separation, or retirement. Only those persons recomputation by "buying retire- ' ;.! . 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