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Show The Sampler, Mar. 14, 1985 .11 i . . t . ji - Could Bill9 the-rietn- Leawe you out The new "G.I. Bill" could leave you out in the cold un- ." By SFCPhUHale For the first time in 6y2 years, this is the only thing I've done with a given issue of the Sampler, when I wasn't . on leave. PV2 Lisa Simunaci did this issue herself, with the help and contributions of Dave Easter and Ruth Mecham and the usual gang of super stringers. Utah Governor Norman Bangerter's visit with his area military commanders was a success for at least everyone at Dugway Elementary. The Student Council presented the Governor with a golf shirt. Last Friday the Apple Computer Company held a bash for Patricia Williamson to formally present her with the $60,000 grand prize in their sweepstakes, and the new lie system already being enjoyed by the students at DES. Congratulations are in order to Post Judge Advocate Lt. Col. John McHardy who took best in show honors for his color print of gypsy dancers at the Salt Lake home and garden show at the Salt Palace. The Sampler The Sampler ia published by the Transcript-Bulleti- Publishing n Company of Tooele, Utah as. a civilian enterprise In the interest of personnel at.c Dugway Proving, Utah. T"''ri! y 'Everything advertised In this publication must be made avail about. The program will continue. But those soldiers not enrolled must start an allotment or make a lump sum payment at their local finance office by June 30, 1985, or lose their only limit. You can also drop out of the program any time you wish, and your contributions will be refunded by the Veterans Administration. But you must complete 24 months active duty and participate in VEAP for at least 12 months to receive any part of the government contribution or be eligible for the ACF You can contribute as little as $25 or as much as $100 a month to a VEAP account. At the end of 12 consecutive months of contribution, the for every $1 you have saved. .kicker. On July 1, 1985, all new servicemembers will automatically be enrolled under the enlistment or $2,700 during a choose not to participate at government contributes $2 Your contributions are limited to $2,400 during a active duty and Selected Reserve members who enter service from July 1, two-ye. new G.I. Bill, unless they the time of entry. Once 1 ar thre-or-nore-ye- ar enlistment. Your contri signed up, Steve Hoover and family now in Germany. Former MP Bob Sambor-sk- i is now a captain who grad- April and then to Ft. Campbell, Ky. The following is my leprechaun drawings are truly missing something. That young man . is quite an artist. able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, creed, color or national origin of the pur- chaser, user or patron. A con- - be addressed to the Tooele Transcript-Bulletin, 58 N. Main. St;, Utah 84074 or call (801) Tooele, ... Hopefully, the summer weather will soon arrive. Testing activities should increase as weather permits, and life in the desert will . renew with blossoms and newborn young. And again as in the past we will hear comments such as. . . "while driving to the test site, I came' upon a huge snake by the road. . . I smashed his ... 8824050. he was head with a rock a big one." Some individuals will go forth into battle with ' News Items for publication should be sent to the Public Affairs Officer, Dugway Proving Ground, Dugway, Utah 84Q22,or guns to confront Coyotes, Bobcats, Badgers, Kit Fox, Skunks and s6me forms of Birds. The beauty of spring will become the autumn of can (801)822-211i The Sampler Is published twice monthly by offset method. 6. ?"'.-fH- TJ life for many creatures. Some time ago an individual was scratched by a desert animal he was trying to manipulate. He made the ' i v. ' " . r. comment "she scratched me ' ' MARCH 14-15-- 16 1985 fare--. well wish: PVT Brown's Hal receives his regular Army commission in May into the Military Police Corps Dear Editor: Did you know you are responsible for your pet? I am talking financially responsi- 'ble. Recently there have been many instances when letter carriers, at Dugway, have been unable to deliver the mail to residences because of dog problems. Not just the residences of dog owners, but to many of their neighbors as well. r' Saturdays seem to be. On a recent Satur-worst. the . . day a Dugway letter carrier counted no less than 35 dogs running loose. All dogs are ? potential "attackers". Just : because your pet doesn't bite your iamily doesn't mean he : by Ellen Hurst Too much winter and people's dispositions seem to get a bit grumpy. Capitalizing on this; I conducted a quick and dirty survey of people's Pet Peeves. A Pet Peeve is when an inaimate or animate object consistently irritates you. Here are some of the favorites listed.. . refundable. If you need more information, or have decided to sign up for VEAP while there's still time, run. don't walk, to When driving, someone suddenly pulls out in front of , . . your and you must either swerve or brake to avoid hit- T,jjnw; ting them.';:. People who pick their noses. And then eat it, or sing in the car. People who drive in the far : t Program. and drew blood, so I drew her blood, and I doubt she willlive." It is in the best interest of saw a Snake. . . a Coyote. . . a Badger or a Kit Fox. . . he was a big one, but I won the battle." What we are really saying is "Pat me on my back. . . GIVE ME PRAISE." Rachael Carson, author of the book SILENT SPRING, said "A CHILD'S WORLD IS FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL, FULL OF WONDER AND EXCITEMENT. IT IS the desert creatures not to feed them human food. If, by some extremely rare circum- stance a rodent makes off with a sandwich, it would be much more admirable and considerate to share, than to provoke a confrontation with an animal that does not understand. For most of us, we could easily part with a few calories from our bodies anyway. It is unfortuante that somewhere in our genetic make-u- p there is an urge to kill, especially our own , ;,, .i species. ;. Most often the urge and desire to kill wildlife is the result of human need for praise. We want to make an impression on someone; We want to be "Mr. Big, Mr. Macho." We like to say "I OUR MISFORTUNE THAT FOR MOST OF US THAT CLEAR EYED VISION, THAT TRUE INSTINCT FOR WHAT IS BEAUTIFUL AND AWE INSPIRING, IS DIMMED AND EVEN LOST BEFOREWE REACH ADULTHOOD...." - , wont bite someone else, a small or their children toddler perhaps. The Postal Service has, for some time now, been asking owners to pay for the pain, suffering, lost work days and medical expenses caused by their pets. A Salt Lake City awarded carrier was a $158,000, Pittsburg carrier $183,000, a Hollywood, Florida carrier $300,000. Thousands of other dollars have been collected: for . dog bites. Most were caused by family pets "who never bite .anyone." We don't want your money, we don't want to cur It is my wish and hope that more of us here at . Dug- way will make an effort to preserve the real charm and joy of life, and the beauty of our desert. Bill Ratcliffe, March 1985 light. People how have never heard of the word "deodorant" especially on a hot day in a crowded room. Foul language. Morning bad breath. : White socks under- dark : ;rSmoker's exhalant: in the suits.:-- left lane at 45 mph. Potholes in the road. Highlights not dimmed until you are already blind. '", The car in front makes a t: turn, but only after, you have come to a complete stop.. . , : non-smoke- r. Improper grammar such as Tiedont" - ' . Men calling women "girls," "dearie," or "sweetie." Women who don't shave their legs or underarms. - Shallow people, v People who are infatuated with own their tail your mail, what we do want is to be able to deliver your : mail quickly and efficiently. Remember, if your dog bites, you could be financially responsible for pain, suffering, medical expesnes and lost workdays; If your dog threatens, mail delivery can be curtailed, yours, your neighbors, the entire block or blocks if necessary. Please keep your dog restrained and away from your mail slot or box. Help us give you the good service we want to give. Thank you. Coy K. Jensen peeves Air stoplights synchronized so that you hit every red face of a MM your nearest post education office. - Soldier scene, February 1, 1985 Selected Reserve consists of members of Troop Program units, Individual Augmented Program and the Active Guard and Reserve bers wil ahve their pay reduced by $100 per month for their first 12 months of active duty. This reduction is non- Poll ponders 3 VEAP Pet owners responsible : D could'a had Dear Editor: excellent, job coordinating the event, and those of you who won't be there to see uates from flight school in I Preserve charm, joy of life he realizes that the Ranger School slot he's seeking will bring him back to DPG for the desert phase? Tonight's Hail Farewell should be a great time Maj. Caballero's crew did an best wishes from former mem- - active-dut- y and we wish him the bet of luck. By the way, I wonder if A couple of names from the past surfaced . . . former military personnel clerk Hal Abbenhaus wrote and passed - . increase-you- r service by either increasing your payroll deduction or making a lump sum deposit up to the $2,400 or $2,700 30, 1985. benefits. The new G.I. Bill will cover ; You can VEAP account at any time up to the date you separate from program will not accept any new enrollments after June diers eligible for the Army College Fund kicker who have not enrolled in VEAP by June 30, 1985, will lose VEAP and Army College Fund firmed violation or rejection of tills policy of equal opportunity by the advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from y-r that source. Business and advertising matters concerning the paper should tax-fre- e. between Jan. 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985, VEAP is the only educational assistance program available. And the chance to have the Army help finance their education. Sol- PAO-IT- E bution is taken from your paycheck after taxes; the government contribution is serve three years beyond July 1, 1985, and qualify on Jan. 1, 1990, for the new basic benefit, plus half their remaining Vietnam-er- a benefits. For soldiers who enlisted suspended. Those already enrolled in VEAP have nothing to worry This is truly weird! She 1985, to June 30, 1988. It also contains a provision for Vietnam-era G.I. Bill participants whose benefits end Dec. 31, 1989. Participants with no break in service can elect to less you act quickly. When this new educatoinal assistance program becomes effective on July 1, 1985, all new enrollments m the Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP) will be r Bra f self; importance. Bigots. People who say it can't be "v.. done. "' People in the service sector . -- forgetting who gives them business. : A court system that makes it easier to pay a fine than have justice. Redtape. Wet newspapers. A beautiful beach scene ruined by a ghetto blaster. Vandalism. : Two or more doors to a . building of which only one door is open. Incompetence. People who borrow but don't return. l. Pimples. who People forget to say . thanks." Wet toilet seats. The list goes on and on. Actually some of them we couldn't print In defense of positive folks, next issue we'll print all the favorite things we like. Meanwhile the next series ofthrough snowstorms, let's see if you can - lengthen this list of pet peeves. . |