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Show Page 6 June HILL TOP TIMES 14, 1974 Crime Stop. . . . V (2l dl ( ITD School's out and summer has really begun. For the next few months, dependent children on Hill AFB will have a lot of free time. Vandals on Hill AFB can usually be classed into two groups. Dependent children of military personnel residing on base and young airmen living in the military barracks. Causes of vandalism among airmen are usually caused by a bad day at work, a "Dear John" letter, bad news from home, or too much to drink and only involve one will spend their time constructive things. But there are a few who will contribute to the increase in vandalism during warm summer days and nights. MANY doing ference of Commissioners By Virginia Knauer Special Assistant to the President and Director Office of Consumer Affairs If you are a consumer who rents a house or apartment, you may have had to pay a deposit moving in. Don't consider it down the drain, or let convince you there chance of getting your back. residential landlord tenant act. " If this suggested law were enacted by all states, landlords would have 14 days after the tenant an itemized list of Tepair costs. before money anyone is no deposit The proposed legislation would also set a limit of a month's rent as the most a landlord could charge as a security deposit. IN ADDITION to these state and the proposed laws model law, there are some procedures. general procedures that you may wish to follow to insure that all or most of your security deposit is returned to According to the Department of Housing and Urban (HUD), 13 Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Lousiiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and states-Californ- ia, you: the time you pay the security deposit, get a written receipt stating the amount of the deposit and the date it was paid. deposits. these laws Generally, require a landlord to return security deposit used for repairs. (Under most state laws, if repairs are needed beyond what is considered "normal wear and tear." the landlord can use part or all of the security deposit to cover this the time you move in. written list of existing damages to the apartment or At get a house from the landlord. If he does not give you a lsit and you see damages, you may want to make a list of you own. Have the landlord sign the list and keep a copy for yourself. (If he won't sign it. send him a copy by certified expense.) the National individual. Punishment is five years in prison and a dishonorable discharge. vandalism by HOWEVER, dependent children is usually due to boredom, inadequate parental supervision or revenge for an injustice, real or imagined. Punishment affects many individuals as well. It mail. "return requested.") Con receipt that may arise caught, the young vandals are taken to the Security Police Division headquarters and their parents are called to pick you can compare this list with any items for which the landlord may try to charge you, Before moving out, ask the rental agent or building manager for a list of what should be cleaned. This list usually includes cleaning the stove and kitchen cabinets, defrosting the refrigerator, cleaning the bathroom and its fixtures and washing or vacuming floors. By following this list, you will cover yourself against claims by the landlord that you left the house or apartment in a dirty condition -sometimes the cause for a big deduction from your deposit. being property similarly victimized, or worst of all, the very disagreeable and everyone's arbitrary curfew being imposed. a "Good Neighbor" policy, call CRIME STOP, ext. Practice 3056. Maj. J.S. Granducci, Police Division leave your new address with landlord so that he can send you your deposit. Request that, if part of the deposit is kept for repairs, he Security 3056 777 3056 ON BASE FOR more information concerning security depostis, you may want to contact your state or local landlord-tenan- t commission, or you may wish to write to the National Tenants Organization. 425 13th St. N.W. Washington. D.C. 20004. " OFF BASE OFFICE-O- ff ice of Information. Bldg. 1102. Room 108. Warm weather hazards Spring and summer are wonderful times of the year. The trees are budding, flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and children are playing outside more frequently. Probably, most housewives are breathing sighs of relief that the little ones can get outside and from "underfoot." But, you are the one who must make sure that children playing outside don't wind up "underwheels." OF the most serious hazards, and one which possesses immense potential for heartbreak, involves the automobile driver who carelessly fails to observe a child playing near his vehicle and injures the child while backing from a parking area. Unfortunately, this type of accident occurs all tooof ten in congested housing areas. Isn't it really worth the extra 30 ONE ANOTHER hazard brought on by warm weahter is the street-sid- e ball games that children like to play. Children caught up in the excitement of the game often dart into the street to retrieve a ball. The only defense you have to keep from killing or maiming a child, is your own reflexes and use of es driving got to slowdown and expect the unexpected when passing areas where children are playing. A moment of extra care may prevent an injury or death and a lifetime of remorse. It's worth thinking about! (AFLCNS) techniques. You've 7321 (1735-1826- ), became a prominent leader for independence, and the second President of the United States. His role in the emergence of the American Republic was initially one of moderation toward the Revolution. Adams based his opposition to British policies on strictly legal grounds, and at first disapproved of both mob violence against officers of the Crown and complete independence from Britain. Adams was elected to the First Continental Congress and served in succeeding congresses until the end of 1777. the concilictory but principled spirit of the First Congress, Adams helped draft a declaration on the rights of the colonials, and an address to the King on their behalf. In complete , independence from Britain, and served with Thomas Jefferson on the committee which drafted the Declaration of Independence. During the Revolution, Adams' activities extended over the difficult problems military administration and diplomacy for the new nation. PHOTO CREDITS-A- U photos in the Hill Top Times are from the Base Audiovisual Services Branch or other Air Force sources unless noted. ADVERTISING OFFICE-MorMeor Salt Sales, Inc., 345 N. Main, Lay ton, Lake City. ADVERTISING POLICY-Everythi- ng advertised in this publication must be made av ailable for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, creed, color, national origin or sex of the purchaser, user, or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. 277-693- 376-55- 18 8. A seconds it would take to walk around your vehicle and make sure the coast is clear and that there are no small children in your path? It could save a lot of tears! defensive, Ext. John Adams was a Boston lawyer who of dia EDITORIAL 1735-182- 6 In the Second Continental Congress, Adams emerged as a forceful partisan for also should send you an itemized list of the repairs and their costs. LiapYimif John Adams WHEN m later; and when you move out, When you move out, entire family and can result in an arbitrary curfew being imposed on all residents of Hill AFB. Dependent children vandalism is most common to defacing street signs, throwing eggs or paint on cars or homes, scratching a car's paint job or breaking windows. them up. This is unpleasant and embarrassing for parent, child and policeman, but hopefully the experience will have a long-tereffect. In addition, repairing vandalism damage can also be a costly expense to the parents of the dependent vandal. PARENTS are responsible for instructing their children on acceptable standards of conduct. Base residents are asked to report any observed act of vandalism to CRIME STOP, ext. 3056. Security Police Division can help. In difference to a malicious act against a neighbor's property of heightens the possibility This document will help you in any dispute causes embarrassment to the in- nocent At Pennsylvania - have passed laws governing security ALSO, on Uniform State Laws has drafted a model "uniform UNDER new laws in several states, you should be able to get all or most of your deposit back if you follow a few simple Development sir Know about renting Consumer protection security on QSBTfi) professional is... liy CMSgt. C.J. Bennett When someone says we should be "professional" at our jobs, we understand generally that it means "be an expert, be thorough, do the job right." But is that all? WE KNOW of an atheist writer who makes a living and a good articles for religious publications. Our first reaction is "a cynic of the very worst one-writ- ing type!" But take another look. Here's a man with a great talent who's able to perform a needed service and to do it well. MOST OF us envy the man whose work seems like a hobbv to him. We feel that such a man is bound to be better at his job than we at ours. THERE'S nothing in the book that says a man must enjoy his work to. do it well. Show me a man whose job is a hobby to him and I'll show you a happy man. But show me a man who's an expert at his job in spite of a dislike for it or for its location, and I'll show you a professional. There are a number of words we could use to define professionalism-lik- e ability and guts and character or integrity-b- ut it's pretty well covered by a bit of advice from the Bible: "Whatever the hand findeth to do. do it with all thy might!" |