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Show Page HILL TOP TIMKS 6 M:iv n 1'77 Courtesy is contagious; let's have an epidemic' p. By TSgt. James C. Bradley Ground Safety Office In recent weeks there have been several articles n Till JOIN THE CRUSADE FOR 1 DOSIMESS written on safe, courteous driving procedures and pedestrian usage of our streets here on Hill AFB. This article is to again request your indulgence in a continuing effort to reduce accident potentials here on the base. In the vast industrial complex at Ogden Air Logistics Center, we have an enormous potential for producing accidents. Most people are aware of these potentials in the work environment, but many of us seem to forget that one of the greatest potentials exists going to and from work. Yes, to and from work! ! As responsible persons operating vehicles or walking to and from work, we seem to forget about the other persons who have the same reason for being on the base. We ignore traffic laws, speed zones and those magic white lines for pedestrian crossings. Everything is hustle and bustle, hurry up, get to work, get home, do this, do that! What is it all for?? That could be a high price to pay for two minutes, but it can, and has happened, and will continue if you, as responsible adults, don't take it easy and get off that accelerator or watch a little closer when starting across the streets. Spring is in the air, and we are aware people like to enjoy that nice sunny weather, etc. We want you to enjoy it, really, but in a manner you can. When driving to work, watch that speedometer once in a while. The speed zones here on Hill AFB are posted for safe and prudent speeds, not for the stait of the Indianapolis 500. How many of you know what the speed limits are on Hill? And why they are posted? You don't speed through school zones, so why do you here on the base? In the congested areas on this base, it is the same as driving through a school zone. Pedestrians can help, too. This situation exists continually on base, and some people honestly believe those two white lines across the street gives them carte blanche to step out and immediately all vehicles will stop and the pedestrian owns the street. "Ho, ho, ho, did you see that car have to slam on his brakes to keep from hitting me! And the three vehicles behind him nearly pile up to keep from hitting him?? Wow! That was cool!" Well, folks, that's not the way the game works. The law says if you are in a crosswalk, vehicles must stop to allow you to cross, but it does not say you can step out when vehicles are almost upon you and create a hazardous situation. You can be fined for causing an accident of this nature as a contributing or cause factor in an accident. We have an Armed Forces Day Open House coming up (May 21) and there will be more vehicle traffic and more pedestrians on our streets. We want to show them a little about the Air Force and not the inside of an emergency ! ! room. Many of you, no doubt, will be part of that vast crowd visiting the base, so show you and yours a good time as well as your fellow citizens. Play it safe and slow down, watch before you cross, and don't take unnecessary chances. This may sound like a hundred other safety articles and maybe it is, but it's for you. People are the most important asset in the Air Force, so try a little courtesy and take your time. We need you to perform a very important job. Try the courtesy and see how it makes you feel. Slow down and observe the traffic laws and as pedestrians, have a little patience. When the man or woman stops to let you cross, smile at them or wave a thank you. You'll be surprised at the reaction. They might even smile back! 'You're short on sports! 'say Times' readers How come there isn't more sports in the base newspaper? Ever ask that question? A meeting was held last week between "Hill Top NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM Epitaph to 'Bill' There once was a civilian employe from Hill (He used to be known as Just Plain Bill). Bill's gone - no longer here, but to Heaven (or Hell) he's near. Another worker, you see in a hurry, as you and me, He couldn't brake in time-grou- nd poor Bill to the size of a dime! If you're up walking-sh- ut talking-Sto- p, look both ways, be around for a few more days! When driving around the base keep it to a snail's pace. Protect pedestrians like Bill. . Times" staff (HTT) and members representatives of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Division to help answer that question. The main conclusion to come out of the meeting was that neither the HTT nor the MWR staff have enough people to cover every sporting event at Hill. Getting facts to the "Times" rests largely with the individual units, players, and coaches. "Actually, anyone can submit a sports story or photo," said a "Hill Top Times" representative. "It isn't necessary to put it in journalistic style just as long as the facts are there and they are correct. We are glad to rewrite it, when necessary." The MWR Officelocated in Bldg. . they could be ripe for a kill! Savings bonds interest guaranteed their interest is You can't lose on U.S. Savings Bonds guaranteed to maturity. And. if your bonds are lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, the U.S. Treasury will replace them free of charge. U.S. Savings Bonds help provide a worry-fre- e future. Sign up for payroll savings today. 180, is the primary collecting place for sports material. However, it was noted that direct contributions to the HTT can be made by individuals if sent to Top Times" or dropping pictures or copy off in room 113, Bldg. 1102. Not only military sporting events are wanted, but events involving base civilians. Even short sports tidbits, such as a OI-"Hi- or near 300 bowling game, bowling triple or other unusual sports notes can be run in a special column or as a short article. "People like Harry Hall, base athletic director; Ed Hearon. head of intramural 300 hole-in-on- e, sports; Sergeant Don Recreation Branch, MWR. Lenander, NCOIC of the base gym; and Ron Trussell, youth supervisor; or myself will be glad to assist those who desire to report any sporting event here at Hill," said Harold Orton, chief, program If in doubt about an event being sportsworthy, call the "Hill Top Times" office, ext. 7321, or get it in by noon Tuesday for publishing that Friday. Survey sought from base housing BASK HOUSING RESIDENTS - Are you getting the "Hill Top Times" and do you want it to continue coming to your door? MorMedia Sales, publisher of IITT, has arranged with base scouts to deliver the newspaper to e housing residents. 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