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Show HILL TOP TIMES Friday, November 30, 1984 aZ I family focus Wives h on Ah Beaf .t di ir By Kathy Masters Hill AFB Officers' Wives' Club On Nov. 20, the Officers' Wives' Club said goodbye to a most gracious lady, Ruth Battaglia, whose contributions to the OWC, the Hill AFB family, and the community at large will remain for years to come. She arrived here in June 1980 when her husband, Col. Joseph H. Battaglia, was assigned as the base commander. She filled leadership roles in numerous activities both on and off base. On base she was an honorary advisor to both the OWC and NCOWC, as well as serving as an advisor to the Thrift Shop and Family Services. Mrs. Battaglia was also very active in volunteer work with the Women's Crisis Center at I i 1 ! &SF - the Ogden Young Women's Christian Association. For this important work, the YWCA recognized her as the Woman of the Year in community service for the military. She received this award at the YW-CAWoman of the Year Banquet in the spring of 's 1984. While playing an active role in base and community activities, Mrs. Battaglia still found time to work on a degree in psychology and social work at Weber State College. She expects to complete all degree requirements by the end of 1984 and put her education to work in Sacramento, Calif., where she and her husband will reside. Looking back over the past four and a half years, it is evident the base has been richly blessed by having had the Battaglias as part of the Hill Family. We all wish them well in their future endeavors. 0 - f 11 S i'-'lj- j i r) mm Gwen McCausland, Shirlee O'Loughlin, Barbara Campbell Club welcomes newcomers By Kathy Masters Hill AFB Officers' Wives' Club On Nov. 13 the .Officers' Wives' Club welcomed Gwen McCausland, wife of Maj. Gen. Charles McCausland, commander, Ogden Air Logistics Center; and Barbara Campbell, icalaniGedl wife of Brig. Gen. H. N. Campbell, vice commander, Ogden ALC. As part of their responsibilities, both women will serve on the OWC board, Mrs. McCausland as honorary president and Mrs. Campbell as honorary advisor. . d Not to be outdone by his children, Airman Wickert took first place in the Diaper Derby in Salt Lake City, his third win in a row. "To win the Diaper Derby," Mrs. Wickert said, "the father takes an cloth diaper, holds it up completely opened and has to fold the diaper, pin it on the baby and then hold the baby over his head without losing the diaper. The fastest father old-fashion- ed wins." Money collected at the events go to support the YMC A and its programs. two-year-o- ld Family Support Center The holiday season is rapidly approaching and the festive occasions will be filled with happiness, gaiety and gift giving. The joy and excitement of shop- your way: Learning sound checkbook practices can help you avoid the embarrassment of a nonsufficient funds check. Here are a few helpful hints to get you on ping for gifts remains an important part of the holiday season. But money problems can also be part of the holidays. Sometimes those problems becheckbook. gin with keeping an Do you know what it costs you when you write a rionsufficient funds check? You may be surprised! Banks and other financial institutions charge a fee ranging from $5 to $10 for the service of reprocessing your returned (dishonored) check or for just holding your check until a deposit is made to cover it. Retail establishments and service organizations also charge to cover the costs involved in returning the check to the financial institution. The total penalty assessed could exceed the amount of Know what type of bank account you have. What are the required minimum balances, the fee schedules, posting procedures; i.e., are transactions posted on the day you make them or the next? Write in all charges against your checking account immediately upon charging or withdrawing teller. cash from a Avoid carrying checks made out to "Cash." There is always the possibility of loss or theft. When writing a check, always use ink. Never sign a check until all the required information is on the check and you have inspected the check for accuracy. Sign the check at the facility where you in- te 24-ho- $5-1- 0 ur tend to cash it. "Borrowing" from the bank by writing a check Chief denies 'Join Spouse' changes Lt. Gen. Duane H. Cassidv. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Personnel, says there has been no change in policy for "Join Spouse" assignments. The general's Nov. 16 statement followed a news wire service article which misinterpreted an Air Force official. "Our Air Force policy is still that we will attempt . 11 4 Jk, checkbook mmeeums ca hcajpipiieir holiday J. Dawson up-to-da- Ruth Battaglia The Supreme Queen of the Northern Utah Baby Pageant is the daughter of an airman in the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing Maintenance Squadron. TiAnn Wickert, daughter of SrA. Timothy Wickert, 388th EMS orderly room, and his wife Melody, won not only the top trophy, but was also awarded the Champion Chubby Trophy for her age group in the event sponsored by the YMCA's Men's Club. TiAnn also won third place for beauty in this pageant and a first place in beauty for a pageant in Salt Lake City. Airman Wickert's son, William, also won the first place for beauty in his age group and the Personality Kiddie Trophy. William was the Supreme King in last year's Salt Lake City Baby Pageant. the check itself, but more importantly, your credit rating could be endangered. By Larry nn, Airman's daughter captures Northern Utah baby crown seven-month-ol- (l-- - to assign our married military couples together whenever possible. Our success rate for keeping members assigned to the same area is 87 percent," , General Cassidy said. "As the character of the force has changed, this has presented us with new challenges, and we have not been able to fulfill every request," the general . said. "But we are still working diligently to main tain our jom spouse assignment policy. The general cited increased numbers of military couples, particularly in higher grades, as a difficulty in matching assignment requests to Air Force requirements, such as availability of authorized positions, and to personal needs, such as providing career management and promotion opportunities to these Air Force members. "We are proud of the jobs our military couples are doing and of the sacrifices that they, like other Air Force families, are making," General Cassidy said. "We understand their concerns, and the petv sonnel people will continue to work with them to seek mutual benefits and satisfaction." (AFNS) one or two days before your paycheck is deposited is a very bad practice. Be sure to list every check you write with complete information (date, payee, amount) as well as any fee that is charged per check. Don't forget your automatic deposits or payments and any monthly service charge. Balance your checkbook each month without fail! Even with sound checkbook procedures, mistakes can still happen. If you discover a discrepancy, call your financial institution immediately. A willingness to make things right will help you considerably in solving your problems. However, repeat offenders may find themselves faced with legal aceffects. tions which could have long-terThe Family Support Center can help you with problems associated with checkbooks and other money problems. For assistance or more information, call the center, Ext. 74681. m Heirforce November a month for new has been good Heirforce recruits. Eleven new members were signed up by their parents: GIRLS ......... Nov.114 .Nov. ....... .Nov. 16 ..... David and Danette Blundell David and Phyllis Kassing. Raymond and Suzanne Wood BOYS Steven and Lolita Mooney Wayne and Gratia Ploesser Michael and Valerie Mcintosh John and Claudia Prazynski Robert and Stephanie Goering. Jim and Lorene Weatherwax . Alfredo and Bungon Izquierdo Kenneth and Cyndi McShane. .Nov. 7 Nov. 10 Nov. 12 .Nov. 12 .Nov. 13 ...... .... ..... .Novl3 . . . .Nov. 15 .... .Nov. 16 . . |