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Show T ?OT JJIi! HILL TOP TIMES Page 6 October 26. 1979 in egimiraoEnig off ;tfoptfh' By Capt. Andrew E. St any a Hill AFB Dental Clinic It is near that time of year when Superman, Wonder Woman, ghosts and goblins will be knocking at the door. Linus will be sitting in the pumpkin patch waiting for the Great Pumpkin. Parents will also eagerly await return so they too can their of Halloween candy has treats. the enjoy bag become the mainstay of the last day of October. Dentists cringe at Halloween. They know that children and adults will indulge themselves with overdoses of sugar. Some candies, such as candy corn and jelly beans, contain over 60 percent sugar. This is 'not only harmful to teeth, but bad nutritionally. Hard candy has been known to lead to chipped teeth and broken fillings,-whilsticky, chewy candy adheres to teeth causing cleaning problems. Parents should be concerned with the amounts of sugar their children eat. They should allow them a moderate amount, but only after meals for dessert. Avoid using candy as a reward for meal snacks. Instead, use fruits and nuts to replace refined sugar products. Always try to have children brush their teeth after meals, Thorough cleaning is important to remove plaque, material that is made up of bacteria and a stickly substance which adheres to the teeth. The bacteria produces acidic substances that irritates irritate the gums, cause tooth decay, and make your breath smell like witch's brew. To help protect -- children's teeth, use a trick-or-treate- reaffirms promise to conserve energy AF rs decay The Air Force is reaffirming its commitment to the national goal of energy conservation during this, the first annual Air Force Energy Awareness Week. Uncertainty of energy supplies along with steeply rising costs, makes efficient use of energy absolutely imperative. The Air Force, as one of the largest users of energy, is in a position to contribute substantially to" greater efficiencies and, at the same "time, to benefit enormously from Ciredlntf vtfeirii , trick-or-treate- that many individuals can be classified as friendly or unfriendly. Frequently, we can influence our compatibility with others by our own actions. These facts can also be applied towards inventions. One of these is the credit card. A credit card can be friendly or unfriendly. Our relationship with this piece of plastic depends on the way we use the card to enhance our financial interests. First, a credit card can be a very convenient device. Necessary expenses can usually be purchased with it. Albo, if one pays off the balance of his or her credit card debt within 25 days of closing date of the billing statement, he or she can have most of his or her credit line available for unexpected rs whole year round. Lew Allen Jr.. General, USAF Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force Hans Mark Secretary of the Air Force card rel1fSiraslhDp 5 become MiniMeinidliy By 2nd Lt. Richard Rush Comptroller's Office A fact of life which most learn very early is toothpaste with fluoride so the teeth with form harder enamel and be more resistant to decay. Set a good example for your and show them how to brush properly and floss their teeth. Oral health is in your hands, not the dentist's. Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, Take care of them and they won't look ghoulish the those efficiencies. If every member of the Air Force family makes a special effort to conserve, on and off duty, and to develop better ways of getting the job done, the Air Force and the nation will be well served. We urge all of you to help solve the energy problem. expenses. Finally, one can conveniently purchase many inexpensive items with a credit card. Along with being both a convenience and a source of purchasing power, credit cards can also be a financial handicap. For example, if one haphazardly purchases many inexpensive items, then he or she is needlessly diminishing his or her available credit for essential purchases. Also, if one exceeds his or her credit line, the entire balance of the debt usually becomes immediately payable in full. This can cause many enduring hardships such as a bad credit rating, litigation, and many other personal problems. Hence, if one uses a credit card to maximize his or her financial interest, then the card should truly become a very friendly device. Safety precautions Winter dro viiniG) dl (Sinn dirndls continue to keep sBoweir pirepairaitSoini fiime n near pass car smiling Jack-o'lanter- Halloween is commonly symbolized by the who lighted pumpkin Mr. with his fiery grin presides over scenes of costumed children asking for treats or playing pranks. But some words of caution about costumed children and lighted pumpkins come from the Jack-O'-Lanter- Halloween world of mischief and possible hazards which he or she cannot see. Masks shouldn't be so big or loose that they obstruct a young "witch's" vision. Moreover, facial disguises should not restrict breathing. A natural mask of cosmetics applied directly to the skin may be a safer disguise, especially for very small youngsters. CPSC also advises parents: n, Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). . Candlelit should not be carried by children and should be kept away s' from doorsteps where costumes might brush against the flame. If used indoors, be certain they are not near curtains, decorations or other furnishings that could be ignited. Better still, substitute a small flashlight for the candle When selecting costumes, beards, masks or wigsv CPSC suggests looking for flame-resistalabels. Avoid outfits with billowing skirts and keep hemlines short to prevent ' , tripping. Choose costumes which are light or bright enough to be seen clearly by motorists. Even witches can wear reflective tapes over their gowns and carry flashlights. Don't permit a youngster to parade in the jack-o'-lanter- Young children out ns trick-or-treatin- g always be accompanied by a responsible older person and should be kept in constant sight; Tell youngsters to avoid running across lawns or backyards because they can trip over lawn ornaments or run into clotheslines that are invisible in the dark; Remind children of everyday safety' rules, such as not dashing out between parked should trick-or-treater- nt By SSgt. Bob Waggoner AF Service Information and News Center The alarm clock suddenly shatters the silence and shocks you awake. , It's time to get moving if you're going to make it to work on time. As you throw back the sheets, you feel the morning chill surround you. You ignore it and rush through . . . cars; Don't let costumed children march in the streets or into driveways where they might not be seen. Finally, if you are driving on Halloween, take special care. Watch out for who will be too busy to watch for you. (AFPS) ftvervthing advertised in the Hill Top Times must be made available l'or purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, creed, color, national origin or sex oi the purchaser, user or patron. trick-or-treate- rs your morning preparations, then you run outside only to find your car's windows have a thick frost covering them. Since you're in a hurry, you can't take time for trivia like the side windows. You scrape the icy film from the front window and give to open up a space the back a quick once-ove- r to see through. Now you're ready. You hop into the car. mutter a few exclamations because the seat is so cold it makes your teeth chatter. You start the tar up and after a few seconds, pull out and you're on your way. Approaching a traffic light, you observe another car with all its windows fogged up, and think to yourself, "That dummy's going to have an accident trying to drive when he can't see through the front window." A mile or so down the road you spy an accident involving a , car with fogged windows. The car had struck a telephone pole. Aloud you say to yourself, "That's a heck of a way to get back at the telephone company for raising the rates." continued violation or rejection ot this policy oi equal opixtrUmitics by ah advertiser will result in the refusal to advertising t'rom that source. A I'.i-in- l on the As you a the base you left side, and getting back into the right lane, you strike a car you didn't see. Both of you hop out yelling, "Why didn't you see me?" You totally ignore the fact that you couldn't , see him because the side and back windows are still covered with frost and are fogged up. You scream to yourself, "How can this happen to me?". Many accidents each year are caused by people who are in a hurry, who don't stop to take the necessary time to protect themselves. By following these few precautions, you might save the life of another driver, a pedestrian or even yourself and your riders. Clean all windows completely to ensure complete visibility. Warm your car before setting it in motion to j.' avoid chattering impairment car's) teeth and possible (yours and the of reactions . Make sure all headlights and taillights are free of frost thus increasing the chance of your being seen. Drive defensively. Make allowances for the other driver's oversights. And be especially sure to slow down when roads are icy or wet. Human life is precious. Take the time to safeguard yours. (Reprinted '..' of courtesy the Bitburg Skyblazer.) MorMcdia Sales, Inc., 1150 West- Riverdale Ito,' or :m t!(7l. Ogdci'u Utah KiHKl. Telephone Ogden lUi to Sorry classified ads by mail only. Send $2 T.l. Itov, Utah SUMJ7. - :$!M-!M- |