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Show i Top handicapped worker honored at White House The DESERET SAMPLER, Fri., April 9, 1971 The DTC Deseret Sampler Ml ia mm mi ahUM pan fall Lata Oljr mi Dm MmmI af Im mMtuf DmH Tl Cmm-- , n amy Cw4 WaV OTmWmIimV Mi ititiuli rananaj la tm man mi Mm ai iw.nli Mil im af KM haKMml inttwi miam wmr Piwfaf DMfiy. Utah, m, mm TraanHaHalWtai FnMlaat iilimul Mm m Ml m by mi DcpariMjat af PWiaai af awlarli aa anvaM MtartwML AI W mm aartajr lar amMMMM ajat la Hm mmm Offica, IwjmwI Tart Castor, DESERET AMPLER, Dufwiy, Utah I am. (Hliafciai BMHcMaa mi u Ml m TW bmh h M aff-aHI rial Anqr' iiMipn. Hawtvar, tail aahHtilba i aafca Arawi Panm Pm laHca Ma Araqr News Pat-- Ml aawaillaJ AFP! mm ANF mmm! bb wfittM par-- cMRm a aapjr Bar faaaly aril mi aaa eanr Mr hi i an. AaWtfa'af tmy mtmU awl M Tm Traaa-cria-t Mmm PaWAiag Ca. M Nartfc Mam. Taaria. ar. FX). Im 3M la pbea cmmM mt. AI aigtwM rt officiaf U J. Anay plMapMa mIbm anrM Bate. Tat ptioBM&iB af mm ii Mt rMtrfctW acMat ia mm mvalvfaf raaahlfcatiM Im afcarMaf at which tfaa piriadM af Im PiaarhaMl at it multiple tiAiMtkanMi NAGE news & views clearly exhibited through her courage, perseverance and initiative that severe physical handicaps can be overcome. As a result of a blood infection caused by a childhood accident, Miss Chancelor is blind in one eye, has lost both legs, and suffers from stiffness in many joints of her body, private industry Prior to World War II she worked in private industry as a typist and stenographer. During the War she began her tenure with the Government as chief clerk of a draft board. Having returned to private industry after World War II, she again entered Federal employment in 1952, as a stenographer at the U. S. ' Army Electronic Proving Ground, Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, where she is still , Both locals have completed contract negotiations and these contracts are now being prepared for signature. We feel we have negotiated good contracts, which are lieneficial to both the employees and DTC. In this and subsequent articles, we will detail some of the more salient points covered by the contracts, and the reasons for negotiating the items. The Local R 2 contract includes an article regarding performance appraisals. Under this article, any professional employee may request that his supervisor furnish him WRITTEN job standards and that these must be furnished the employee within 90 days of the request. This is important, we feel, because so many employee, complaints are concerned with their performance and career appraisals, and the fact that the employee does not know what is expected of him in terms of quantity, quality and other aspects of his work. Current regulations allow the use of either written or ver- -' bal standards, but the latter seldom seems to be adequate. So, if you have any questions jgarding what your supervisor expects of you, request written standards as soon as our contract lecomes effective. The new 1971 Federal Employee's Almanac is available from your shop steward for one dollar. This is twenty percent saving because Local R14-- 9 buys them in large quantity. We appreciate the updating from General Etkin in the last issue of the "Sampler" regarding the current status of the reorganization. We hope these articles will become more frequent, and as detailed as possible. 14-6- employed. Determined to overcome her handicaps and reach the potential she felt she was capable of, Miss Chancellor resigned her position with the Proving Ground in 1956 and enrolled at the University of Arizona. During her junior year, her right leg had to be amputated; however, this delay did not prevent her from earning a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering in General Etkin has instituted a strong safety program, and has been very explicit in telling DTC supervisors what their responsibilities are. He has also requested the support of the union locals in this program, and we strongly urge this support from all those whom we represent. Each of you has a responsibility to inform your supervisor immediately of any unsafe condition, and management has an equal responsibility to remedy the condition as quickly as possible. We urge you to take your part of this responsibility seriously remember more injuries occur among than amongst supervisors! NATIONAL DEBT I note that in recent months Treasury Department has increased its daily cash balance bv an average of between $1 bil- lion and $2 billion. This has the indirect effect of pumping more money into the economy; but it is an expensive remedy, since this represents borrowed money and the annual interest charges are proportionately increased. . . national debt today is $18 billion higher than it was one year ago. -- ' Sen. John J. Wil- - am- putee was nominated by AMC's Test and Evaluation Command and was one of ten Federal agency finalists competing for the annual award sponsored by the US Civil Service Commission. Miss has Chancellor paniaM BY Kenneth R. Lind The Deseret Test Center Wives Club held a "B & T" luncheon on March 24 in the Fort Douglas Officers Open Mess and from all indications, this could turn into an annual event, i We brought our favorite casseroles, desserts, salads, breads, vegetables and husbands and had a delicious lunch. No one lost weight on Wednesday. . . A great big thank you to Rolene Crandell, Lynn Johns and Jeanne Healy for the lovely decorations and fine organization. Louise George, a newcomer to the club, was put right to work selling tickets. Winner of the door prizes were Jean Etkin, Lynn Johns and Ross Walk- Alice Chancellor, an Command Materiel Army (AMC) electronic engineer at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, has been named the Outstanding Handicapped Federal Employee for 1970. The announcement was made last week at the White House with Mrs. Richard Nixon presenting a plaque in recognition of the honor. The visually handicapped ti mlih tmdmuti1a mm af tm Amy, Arirtl h mmm mmm DTC wives club news - 1962. her graduation Upon from college, she returned to Ft. Huachuca as a GS-- 5 electronic engineer. She MOTHERS - CHILDREN One reason women are dri-th- e ven frantic is that they have t0 kep their eyes on children U day long. This world is so dangerous for children that they n't allow them any freedom, in niral areas, you K le AiU loose without keeping an eye on him every minute of the day. This was inore relaxing for both the moth-Ou- r er n(1 the child. In this day and pesticides and machinery probably have made these rural areas dangerous too. rapidly advanced, in what to be a premale field, to dominantly 2 her present position of electronic engineer. is considered GS-1- Highest award In 1965, Miss Chancellor received ' the Army's civilian second highest award, the Meritorious Civilian Service' Award, which was awarded to her again er. Norma King, as Chairman of the Nominating Committee presented the slate of Officers for the April Election. It will be quite difficult making a selection, as all of these ladies can do a superb job. The Nominations are: PRESIDENT Anna Mae Shaw and Alice Ludlow MCE PRESIDENT Patsy Coff and Marge Sanders ' SECRETARY Ray Walker and Veda Cox TREASURER Judy Stewart and Mary Lue Smee The election will be held at the April Coffee, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the FDOOM. Hostesses for the Coffee are' Terry McNamara and Mary Lou Smee. Call Evelyn Metchley for reservations. Our May Day Bazaar is shaping up nicely. Ray Walker named her able Chairmen, they - - - - 19708 handicapped employee Miss Alice Chancellor, a visually handicapped, multiple amputee, receives congratulations from Mrs. Richard M. Nixon after being named the Outstanding Handicapped Federal Employee for 1970 at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. An Army Materiel Command electronics engineer employed at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Miss Chancellor was selected from among ten Federal agency finalists competing for this annual award. last week by the Secretary of the Army. In addition to these citations, her most recent performance appraisals have been "outstand-ing- . She lost her left leg in 1964. Within two years after the second amputation, she was recognized as one of the Proving Ground's few civilian employees who had used no sick leave during the previous year. She has taken no sick leave since that she plans to devote are: - - her life to teaching handicapped and other disadvantaged children to sew, knit and weave. Miss Chancellor is an active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA). She has been secretary- - treasurer of the Arizona chapter of AFCEA for more than time. ,. v In spite of her severe ; physical handicaps, Miss Chancellor does not consider herself as disabled. She drives to work in a car, specially equipped owns her own home, and does her own gardening. Loves sewing Another hobby is sewing. She not only has made all of her own clothes since childhood, but also for sews disadvantaged children. To celebrate Easter, 1969, she made and donated 50 dresses for young girls on Arizona's Papago Indian Reservation. At the present time, she is dressing four Papago 'school girls, sewing what she can and buying shoes and other necessary articles of clothing. She also counsels other amputees on adjusting to their handicaps, assisting them to lead more productive lives. After retirement Food Alene Koenig Handwork Gerry Peterson Baked Goods Patsy Coff Raffle Marge Sanders White ' Elephant Adele Rothenberg Cook Books Marge Sanders Children Grab Bag Gaile - - - Seguin - Zola Ash Publicity Tickets are on sale now for the raffle to be held in conjunction with the bazaar. We will have a beautiful Christmas Tree Collage, a knitted afghan done in shades of blue and a lovely polished glass jeweled brandy snifter. (Marge Sanders brought the glass all the way from Cuba). The tickets will run 25 cents Discount tickets for Ice Follies The Ice Follies, fea-- . hiring Peggy Fleming, are coming to the Salt Palace April 28 through May 2 and discount tickets to three of the seven performances are available through the Morale and Welfare office. ' Regular tickets for the Follies are priced, at $5, 4, $3 and $2, but the tickets available at Morale and Welfare through April 16 are discounted $1 on all adult tickets in the top three price ranees. Youngsters 16 years old and under receive their tickets at half price. THE discount tickets are split up among the three shows as follows: Thursday, April 29, 8 There are 14 $5 p.m. seats available and they are located right by the ice in the middle of the arena. Seventeen $4 seats are available halfway up in the southeast comer of the arena. The stage for the Follies is located at the West end of the Salt Palace. Saturday, May 1, 10:30 There are 48 $3 a.m. seats rows from the ice pn the north side of the arena. 25-3- 0 available, 7-- rows from die ice at the East end of the building. These seats face the stage. OTHER seats available include 55 $4 seats and 64 $3 seats located about each or 5 for $1.00. The proceeds will be used for Good Deeds i.e. Boy and Girl Scouts and the O Club. The Bazaar will be May 1 from 11:00 to 3:00 at the Officers Club. Please note this change of date. If the weather is nice it will be held outside, if not it will be held indoors. Hot will be dogs and hamburgers available for hungry children and adults, (we are going to have sauerkraut for the hot dogs). Everyone is invited. May 22 will be the Spring Dinner Dance. Right now it looks like the theme will be "Let's Go Hawaiian". . . more on this later but mark your calendar now. - Sunday, May 2, 2 p.m. The $5 seats, 28 of them, are located at center ice on the north side of the arena four and five rows from the ice. The 42 $4 seats and 32 $3 seats are also at center ice on the north side, but the $4 seats rows from the are 23-2- 5 ice and the others are 30 rows back. There are Salt Palace seating charts in the Morale and Welfare office showing the locations of these seats to enable you to know exactly where youll be seated. Photo Contest A photography contest, open to all military and civilian personnel and their dependents is now underway at the Morale and Welfare photo crafts shop. The contest will close April 21 with the winners to be announced on April 28, with prizes to be given to the first, second, and third place winner. Rules for the contest include that the film will be black and white, it must be processed in the Photo Crafts shop, the prints must be at least 5 by 7 inches and the finished print must have the initials of the photo crafts shop, manager on it to be eligible. The entries will be judged by three persons who will determine the winners on the basis of the sharpness of the print; the composition of the photograph; contrast and lighting and the framing of border. 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