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Show HILL TOP TIMES Page 22 August 13, 1982 Family Focus ixefosainigje stoppers The annual A.C Nielsen Company price comparison survey shows that AAFES , customers save 21.8 percent over identical items sold in communities outside military installations. The survey was conducted in March and April and covered 300 nationally branded items at 17 locations in CONUS. New numbers for appointments ", The telephone number of the Appointment Desk of the base or Ext. 75224. hospital has been changed to 773-680- 1 Other savings included stationery, 23.9 percent; household items, 21.9 percent; and jewelry, 21.2 percent. Average savings since last year's survey improved in seven School immunizations due Parents of children starting school this fall from kindergarten through 12th grade, are reminded of the new Utah law specifying that that no student may attend school unless he or she has received all required immuniza- avoid waiting in a long line. The immunization clinic is open Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. . -- tions, including tuberculin skin testing. Documentation of all required immunizations must be entered on a special public health form provided by the Immunization Clinic at the Hill AFB Hospital for all children entering kindergarten and those entering Utah's school system. Hospital officials recommend that parents bring their children in now to ," , sports can reach the "man at the top" now if they've got problems. A new action line mail-i- n card is being distributed to all Air Force commissaries. The shoppers postage-pai- d the manager a reasonable know ad- can depend on the quality of service received, courtesy of the bagger, number of bags of groceries, distance the bags are to be carried, Baggers are not government employees and receive no pay other than what cannot be made by school transport now Request If personnel Military bus services were used last year, resubmit a request this school year. ble for the service on a basis. Dependents of active duty personnel who reside off be obtained from the le Transportation forms can Education Office. Have birth certificates available their dependents should ; Birth evidence acceptable have certified birth 'for passport applications evidence on hand at all are certified copies of birth times in order to apply for evidence or old passports. Questions weather conditions, etc Customers may bag their own groceries, but should let the cashier and the bagger know in advance before the bagger begins to bag the they earn in tips. However, tipping is voluntary and the amount is strictly up to the customer. know if management doesn't respond to a problem. "I value your opinions and I'll answer your card," he says. card is The mail-bac- k available in the stores' customer reception areas. Rawwrs wear name taws DO O" and can easily be identified. The customer's cash register receipt has the bagger's number on it, making it easy to report the bagger for exceptionally good service and courtesy, or for reporting unsatisfactory service. The head bagger and store .manager should be notified in either case. purchases. The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to work in the Dental Clinic of USAF Hospital, Hill, starting Sept. 7. The job will entail learning dental assisting tech-- , niques through training. (AFNS) may be re- ferred to the Passport Agent, Outbound Assignments Unit, DPMUO, Ext. 63171. The volunteer must be willing to commit to a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 40-ho- ur . . Volunteers will be required to attend an orienta tion to the Red Cross and - . on-the-j- ob base and dependents of For more information call retired personnel are eligi- Ext. 62710. operational readiness and dependent passports. General Lynch then en-- courages patrons to let him Dental assistant volunteers sought telephone. space-availab- Give The amount of the tip groceries. Ap-7:3- why. chance to work on your problem or suggestion." Shoppers at commissaries often ask if they should tip schools only Air Force personnel and card is commissary," reads General Lynch's message on the card, "let the store manager the person who bags their 0 day through Friday.' pointments for physicals clothing, undergarments, light bulbs, batteries, luggage, toiletries and spark plugs. Commercial "prices of the day," including specials and other promotions, were compared with AAFES regular, everyday prices for identical items. Five test shoppings of each item in each location were attempted. AAFES officials noted that if the sales tax were included on commercially purchased items, the AAFES prices would show even more savings. AAFES News) Bagger flipping voluntary 24-- 2 scouting physicals will be at the given Aug. 24-2- 5 USAF Hospital, Hill. residing on Hill AFB who have children who attend local private schools must submit transportation requests through the Base Education Office, Bldg. 368, before the beginning of school. , dressed to Maj. Gen. George C. Lynch, commander, Air Force Commissary Service. and Records Section between a.m. and 4 p.m. Mon- - linens, stationery, school supplies, "If you're not pleased with the operation of this Air Force commissary Tuberculin testing can only be administered Mondays and Tuesdays. Patients receiving the TB Tine Test must return within 48 to 72 hours. Recheck-in- g the test will be done Thursdays. Failure to return in the specified time to have the skin test read and documented could result in repeat testing or possible expulsion from school until it is accomplished. To schedule an appointment, the parent or guardian must bring required ' forms to the rear window of the hospital's Outpatient toiletries, where savings increased from 10.7 percent to 19.1 percent. AAFES proved most competitive in Write commissary likes, gripes to 1 p.m. Physical exomnis Aug . School, The category with the highest percentage of savings was clothing and furnishings where AAFES customers saved an average of 34.9 percent over the same items sold outside. sy of AAFES nine departments surveyed with the greatest increase coming in to wear the appropriate Red Cross uniform. Cost of the uniform will be at the volunteer's expense. Interviews will be held Aug. 23, 24 and 25. Call 773-321- 3 for an Heirforce Parents recruited nine new members to the Heirforce at USAF Hospital, Hill, during the past few weeks. Welcoming the new additions were: GIRLS Ryan and Sue Anderson . . Travis and Delinda Barger Ted and Kay Blume . . . . BOYS Jay and Theresa Bean. .... . . .July 30 Patrick and Faith Dickey .Aug. 2 Randall and Sharon Emery . . . . Aug. 2 Tim and DeAnna Henry . . . . .Aug. 2 MSgt.' and Mrs. Michael ... . Wagner .Aug. 2 James and Debra Henderson .Aug. 5 .... '. . . . . .. July 26 .'.'July 28 Aug. 2 ....... ....... -; .- |