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Show 1m HILL TOP TIMES Friday, November 4, 1983 family focus Editor's note: This article is adapted from a release by KUED Channel 7 in support of the local programs drug and alcohol abuse, .designed to fight school-age'and Ogden Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter,' "Dateline," November 1983. d - -- drug abuse in America has reached epidemic proportions. v School-age- d Three million American teenagers are '"confirmed alcoholics. One-thir- d of all KBYU Channel 11. This special presentation is an extensive outreach effort involving more than 200 local public television stations and 25 national organizations. Locally, in the Ogden area, from now through Wednesday is known as "Substance Abuse Awareness Week." grade schoolers have tried marijuana, one in 10 high school seniors smoke it daily, and the average age for the first experience with alcohol is 12.6 years ; : y" rf I In Utah the statistics are just as proportionate accoraing to tne nn- dings of the State Division of I- - o era al) Numerous resources have been pulled together to set up alcohol and drug abuse information booths at ; the Newgate and Ogden City Malls today and Saturday to inform, educate, and answer questions about drug and alcohol abuse. - i Alcoholism and Drugs, Utah Depart- ment of Social Services. In 1982, 20 percent of Utah's youth 15 to 18 years of age were using alcohol at least once a month, 13 percent were using mari-- i juana regularly, and 14 percent were using illicit drugs at least once a month. A nation-wid- e j community cam-- i been established in conjunc- paign has two-pation with a series, The Chemical People. Part 1 was aired and Part 2 will air Nov. i Wednesday 9 at 7 p.m. on KUED Channel 7 and I n ; , rt liSSew rules affect Does your home zip code fall within a military hospital's health care zone? If so, be aware of some new rules on "nonavailability statements." As has always been the case, when the military hospital can't provide the medical care that's needed, military families must get a nonavailability statement before using civilian hospitals for nonemergency inpatient care under CHAMPUS. But now: You must be admitted to the civilian hospital within 30 days after the nonavailability statement was issued. Otherwise, you have to get another one. After you're released from a civilian hospital, your nonavailability statement is good for the same medical condition for 15 more days. If you have to be readmitted to the hospital after 15 days, you need to get "another nonavailability statement. There are no exceptions to this rule. So for a chronic condition that requires repeated hospital admis , r miomovcoiilcalbiilDi'y sions, you must get a nonavailability statement each time. Nonavailability statements for maternity care will be good from the time that the mother starts prenatal care until six weeks after delivery. The statements are no longer issued automatically when the mother lives on the border of the military hospital's health zone. If the newborn stays in the hospital after the mother is released, a separate nonavailability statement is not needed, unless the stay is longer than 15 days. A separate nonavailability statement is not needed if the newborn is in an intensive care unit. You still do not need nonavailability statements for: Outpatient care (including that which you get in a civilian hospital) except in the three sites where the services are testing the use of nonavailability statements for outpatient care (Fort Ord and family briefs Candlelighfers Primary Children's Medical Center is opening a Candlelighters group in the Ogden area. This group is dedicated to the mental, physical and spiritual support of children with cancer and their immediate families. The group meets once each month. Birthdays are celebrated, experiences are sharedneeded support is offered and fun is had by all. A monthly newsletter is also circulated. Further information may be obtained from the new chapter's coordinator, Susan Smith, by call7 or dropping by at 3146A Coning her at Hill AFB. gress, 773-690- Household goods The household goods descriptive inventory is one of the most critical documents prepared durand nontemporary storage ing the premovement " processes. The preparation of an accurate inventory should include the type, size and condition of an article, when possible, the make and model number, actual condition of furniture articles," contents of car- tons and total count of line items shipped. A properly prepared inventory should contain as much information as possible to fully describe an article and its condition. This is the responsibilicontractor. Carriers' failure ty of the carrier andorTender of Service or Basic to comply with the Ordering Agreement requirements for inventory Today, Utah Jazz basketball star, will speak to area high school students. His talk will be videotaped by the Jazz to be shown to young people nationwide. Mr. Drew has overcome an addiction to cocaine and is committing himself to telling his story publicly in the hope of impacting the lives of young people. Town meetings will be set up in communities throughout the viewing area under the guidance of the PTA, alcohol and drug treatment professionals, law enforcement officials and other concerned citizens. These town meetings will provide a site to view the programs and begin organizing permanent task forces to fight drug abuse. Monday at 7 p.m. KUED Channel 7 will feature a live call-ipanel discussion with professionals and task force leaders. Wednesday KBYU evaluates the community groups formed and being formed at 8 p.m. Town meetings have been organized for Nov. 10 at Bountiful High School, 7:30 p.m.; Davis High School, 7 p.m.; Layton High School, 7 p.m.; and Clearfield High School, 7 p.m. John Drew, preparation will be considered for suspension. Due to the importance of an accurate inventory in adjudicating claims, emphasis in this area during inspection of shipments at both member's residence and carrieragents 's facilities is very important. A properly completed inventory protects the service member, carrier andor contractor. It also provides claims officers with a document which verifies proof of ownership of articles for which a . claim is filed. OWC bazaar The Hill AFB Officers' Wives Club is sponsoring a bazaar Tuesday at the Officers' Club from 11 a.m, to 7 p.m. Many craft items will be available along with baked goods, food tasting, white elephants and some surprises. This is a good opportunity to get an early start on Christmas shopping. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Doris Knight, 621-611- Defective saw 8. Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials have announced their cooperation in a voluntary recall of Homelite chainsaw model 330, lot numbers 4E283 through 4E289. According to the manufacturer, a possible defective flywheel rotor may disintegrate due to a casting problem. The chainsaw, which sold in AAFES exchanges worldwide for $249.95, was placed on sale in late October and only 41 poten , s leave me buys raow Vandenberg AFB, Calif, and NARMC Pensacola, Fla.) True medical emergencies Any type of care when you have other health insurance that pays 75 percent or more of the bills that CHAMPUS would have covered. (Check with the Health Benefits Advisor on this because it can , get complicated!) Residential treatment centers, skilled nursing facilities or college infirmaries. Other rules on nonavailability statements still apply. Military hospitals can issue nonavailability statements after you've gotten care only if they could not have provided the care you needed at the time you received care at a civilian hospital. You can use the nonavailability statement only for the type of medical care indicated on the form itsself. For more information, call your Health Benefits Advisor, Joyce Horton, Ext. 77036. tially defective units have been sold. Any customer who purchased a model 330 Homelite chainsaw after Oct. 20 should check the lot number located on the end of the shipping box or on a tag at the rear of the saw under the pistol-gri- p handle. Any saw with a lot code 4E283 through 4E289 should be returned to the nearest exchange for replacement or refund. , AAFES bonus It's holiday dividend bonus time at your Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Thanks to the AAFES board of directors and an increase in sales during the year, AAFES customers will receive a $12,000,000 bonus in reduced prices. The holiday dividend now in effect offers customers special low prices until Christmas Eve on selected items worldwide. Categories include personal care appliances, fragrances, watches, toys, cameras, electronic items and clothing. AAFES service outlets will feature coupons for 50 cents off any food purchase of $2 or more; a free admission with a paid admission to any AAFES theater; and a $9.95 automotive lube, oil change and filter special which includes up to five quarts of oil. These holiday dividends are in addition to the monthly coupons available at all er. nge main stores for Exchange Catalog '84 me; ciidise and services coupons in the fallwinter edition of the AAFES Home Shopping Guide available to cusv tomers in the 50 United States. |