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Show HILL TOP TIMES Page 14 Friday, November 19, 1982 Family Focus 1 tnczzj 1 Chnsfmds storytelliinigi concert co inn i on g to c h a pe I pre-scho- i A special Christmas storytelling concert at the base chapel will open the Advent season for military families. Robert Bela Wilheim, Ph.D., a storyteller and theologian, will present two hours of entertainment to create a spirit of wonder and delight at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 1. Dr. Wilheim will relate folk tales on Advent themes, legends of St. Francis and other saints and do a dramatic retelling of the Nativity story. He has been acclaimed for his academic, artistic, and pastoral skills and his writing has appeared in many theological, catechetical and liturgical journals. His doctorate If you're a military family and need assistance with snow shoveling, lawn mowing, baby sitting, house cleaning or other jobs, perhaps the Youth Activities Center can help. Since March 1, the center runs a youth employment service program that provides jobs, for its members between ages 12 and 18. year-roun- d 'E.T.'- is in storytelling as a sacred art and he has held both university and seminary professorships for a number of years. "This program is open to all Air Force personnel and their dependents," said Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Patrick F. Fee-l- Installation Staff nor whether payment will be made by the employer. The rate of pay must be worked out between the member and the employer.. . . -- , .26 to 28. -- ; Gift ideas include lighted mirrors, electric shavers and sewing machines. In the jewelry department, there will be special savings on watches, ladies' rings, earrings and necklaces. Workbenches and tools will be on sale, as well as golf bags and exercise bikes. . " The exchange has also stocked up on the new "E.T." speak and spell fantasy module for children. A 15 percent savings on luggage will make your trip home a lot easier. The same discount is also being of; fered on men's sweaters, girls' dresses, boys' dress shirts and pants, and misses', long gowns. The photography department offers specials on 35mm cameras and accessories, and ether Christmas items are on sale, including a seven-foo- t tificial tree, lights and garland. - . Base Disaster Preparedness Office An earthquake strikes while you're at work. What should your family do? Do they know? Do you? A nuclear attack is expected in this area, ( and your familyl has to be evacuated. Do they know where to go and what to take? Do you? - The Base Disaster Preparedness Office has published "The Dependent Survival Information Pamphlet, ' ' which includes information on major ; ar- accidents, attack, an emergency evacuation kit, protective shelters, crisis relocation and other information vital to your family's survival. . Members of Boy Scout Troop 55 at Hill AFB have distributed the pamphlet to all base housing units, as a ,. community service project. Personnel who do not live on base can obtain the pamphlet from their ' unit Disaster Preparedness Officer or NCO. New .CH AMPUS choihg beneficicHries wdID Enelo Two chancres have made CHAMPUS more valuable to its users. CHAMPUS now shares the cost of buying durable medical equipment and has made it easier for physician specialists to file claims forms CHAMPUS can now share the cost of purchasing new wheelchairs, respirators and other medical equipment when - buying is determined cheaper than renting or leasing, CHAMPUS officials said. ; Before the ruling, CHAMPUS couldn't share the cost of buying medical equipment, even when that was the only way to obtain it. Program beneficiaries had to bear the entire equipment cost themselves. The CHAMPUS regulations, which went into effect in late September, should save eligible families money and trouble while helping save $500,000 in rental or lease costs over s ease exehcainige jpleums eeairlly GhristinniGis seolle The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally the start of the Christmas season and the base exchange can help everyone get started on gift shopping during the Christmas sale Nov. GdisGistieir smurmfenl voir natural disasters, nuclear By TSgt. Hodgdon ".. and represents items that have had price cuts of at least 15 percent below normal costs.' . Commissary shoppers recognize the Smart Owl's value and vendors ap-- , preciate its sales impact. "Since Air Force stores cannot make a profit the entire savings from such, price cuts is , passed on to patrons. Twenty-five percent is just the "average savings a commissary customer (enjoys. By taking advantage of cents-o- f f . coupons and the Smart Owl items, many shoppers save even more," Mr. Vesey emphasized. (Adapted from AFCOMS News) : To be eligible for the program, all Youth Activities Center members au- dience," he added. Many vendors also rely, on the AFCOMS "Smart Owl" program to advertise their merchandise. The "Smart Owl'' is a symbol of savings found in every Air Force commissary must have written permission from their parents. Other than that, the program is offered free of charge. ; For more information call Kim, 9 or stop by the Youth Activities Center office, weekdays tween 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. 777-241- Maurice E. can reach the large military . 777-286-9, Chaplain. deals to lower prices so their goods . 777-323- 6, y, Commissa ry s h o pp ers save 25 percent on items "If the grocery budget needs help, then check the savings Air Force commissary shoppers enjoy on their groceries, meat and produce. It averages 25 percent," said Leonard T. Vesey, Hill AFB commissary officer. This sayings is possible because , .commissaries operate on a "break-- . even" hasifi: Mp.rr.hanHisA iasnlrl nt cost plus a four percent surcharge. The surcharge then pays for all store supplies and equipment. In the United States, it pays the stores' utility costs. It also pays for constructing new Air Force commissaries and ' renovations on existing stores in the U.S. and some locations overseas. "The commissary pricing policy gives patrons the lowest prices possible," said Mr. Vesey. "This is because the Air Force Commissary Service uses the buying power of its more than 1 40 stores around the world. Food vendors will often make special ol are invited. Price of tickets for this performance will be $150 for adults and 75 cents for children. A theological study will take place in the classrooms the next time the children meet after seeing this movie. If your child is planning to attend, contact Kachel Dobry, or Martha Tasker, to make reservations. For convenience, the chapel religious educa-tio- n staff has obtained a block of tickets. They will be passed out as you pay and enter the theater. It is recommended that patrons be at the theater by 6:30 p.m. to ensure seating. - to bcose A card file of all members interested in the program and the jobs they are proficient at is maintained in the Youth Activities Center, Bldg. 883. " This information will be only as a service to the Hill AFB community and center officials do not guarantee the quality of work to be performed ; The movie "E.T." will be shown at the base theater Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. As part of a religious education class, all students in grades through grade 12 the next four years for the . government. To buy medical equipment, CHAMPUS users must get approval in writing from the regional claims processor. The processor verifies the need for equipment and that the g government can save money by the purchase. The equipment must be prescribed by a physician. It must be medically necessary for an individual's specific illness or injury, and it must cost more than $100, officials said., ' A separate ruling has made it easier cost-sharin- for physician specialists to file CHAMPUS claims. The ruling allows the patient's signature obtained on a CHAMPUS claim form by the hospital or other institution to be acceptable for those physician specialists who bill separately for their services. The new ruling applies to radiologists, pathologists, neurologists, cardiologists and anesthesiologists. Up to 60 days' delay and $150,000 annual administrative costs can now be avoided by the new signature rulV ing, officials said. (AFNS) Tihiyoluinifary'cM Delinquent child support payments of two or more months could result in allotments involuntary from a service member's pay and court-ordere- d allowances. The measure took effect Oct. 1, under the new Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of-198- 2. Under the measure, a spouse or former spouse may now get overdue and future support payments by allotment by proving to an authorized agent that the service member is two or more months behind in his or her child support obligations. Request for the involuntary allotment usually will be by a court order, but state attorneys or agents of the state may also order the allotment. Additionally, if child support and alimony were ordered by a state court as a single monthly payment, then alimony could also be included in the involuntary allotment, but alimony alone cannot be involuntary alloted. (AFNS) |