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Show 6 HILL TOP TIMES Wdnidoy, November 26. 1986 editorials Special day honors spirit of friendship were no fewer than 90 hungry Indians. a visitation of death that had taken half their number since coming to America. They had endured famine all summer long while desperately laboring to raise a strange grain. That crop was now harvested 20 acres of Indian corn. "Now, in autumn's golden days, innumerable ducks and geese had suddenly appeared in Plymouth -- manna from heaven for the 25 children and 23 adults of the settlement. They must give thanks as a people to God. And so, Governor Bradford had set a day for the great event a day of prayer and feasting in the public square of the palisaded settlement. They would set an example for the Indians, and so they had invited Massasoit to be their guest at the joyous festival. Their impulsive invitation hinted that the Indian king might bring a few of his close friends to share their bounty. "When the royal party appeared on Watson's Hill, across Town Brook, on the morning of the great day, there By Chaplain Rhon V. Carleton Installation Staff Chaplain Traditionally, Thanksgiving recognizes that we are benefactors of a gracious God who has given man "dominion over the works of his hand" and "has put all things under his feet" (Psalm 8:6). During this National Family Week, we enjoy so many advantages from God's benevolence that we easily forget Thanksgiving's origin lies in a family and community response to bounty at the heels of near destruction. Clearly, even that celebration would not have taken place without the cooperation of families of very dissimilar human beings. In 1962, Dr. Gleason L. Archer wrote the following revealing account of the first American Thanksgiving Day: The pilgrims had good reasons for holding a Thanksgiving celebration in November of 1621. They had survived Tpibnfegioing Pilgrim leaders were appalled. The wild fowl that they had killed and dressed, and the lobsters they had gathered, the bushels of clams they had dug would be a mere snack for this multitude. "The friendly Indian, Squanto, was sent to parley with the Indian king to head off the 90 hungry Indians. He commanded them to return to the forest for deer and wild turkeys. 'No catchum, no eatum,' or words to that effect, Squanto told them. The mighty hunters of Pokanoket soon returned in triumph with five deer and many wild turkeys. Indian cooks joined with their hosts in the mighty barbecue. When all - was ready, graybearded Elder Brewster rose and gave thanks to God. Pilgrims and Indians then ate until they could eat no more." From that day to the present, we are reminded that Thanksgiving is a family and a community expression, one where people recognize that we are blessed by others in and out of our fam- - 3 resources ilies as we use God's in sacred trust for the welfare and benefit of mankind. To this end, He calls us to responsible use of possessions, environment, personality, talents, time, influence, authority and power. As good stewards, the acknowledgment of this responsibility should redirect our daily lives to the creator who exercises a providential plan to redeem mankind and nature. National Thanksgiving calls the community to remembrance of the sacrifices and achievements of others who secured the liberty and freedom we have come to assume, by right, to be ours. Have a happy and SOBER 1986 holiday season Editor's note: Following is the first of three articles submitted by the base Social Actions Office on the dangers of overindulging during the holiday season. The articles will end on the week before the national DrunkDrugged Driving Week, which runs Dec. 14 through 20. r rive 2!hankfully Tips for Guests Guidelines to Reduce Risks Associated with Alcohol Use 1 . Know that you may choose not to drink and can say "no" to alcoholic beverages for any reason. 2. Measure the alcohol you use in mixed drinks IV2 ounces of distilled spirits in a mixed drink beer is about equal to the alcohol in one with water or 5 ounces of table wine. Diluting spirits 12-oun- or fruit juice ce will slow absorption down. 3. If you decide to drink alcoholic beverages, be particularly cautious about using alcohol when you are going to drive, when other drugs are taken, or when you are depressed or lonely. 4. Drink slowly and avoid gulping a drink; remember that alcohol is a drug. 5. Know that the calorie content of alcoholic beverages varies considerably. For example, 4 ounces of wine contain about 100 calories; sherry or port 200; 12 ounces of beer 160; and IV2 ounces of distilled spirits 110 calories. Over the course of a year, two cans of beer a day in excess of your normal caloric needs could result in a weight gain. A daily glass of wine could add 10 pounds a year. 33-pou- . cimei Published by MorMedia, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Hill Top Times are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertisements in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Air Force or MorMedia, Inc. of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Ogden Air Logistics Center. Hill AFB Editorial Staff: .Lt. Col. Larry P. Summers Chris Baierschmidt Editor A1C Jay A. Joersz Staff Writers Shannon Ralph C. Jensen-Ern- ie Deadlines: Editorial: 4 p.m. Monday week of publication "Around the Hill" items: 10 a.m. Monday week of publication Classified ads: 2 p.m. Wednesday week of Public Affairs Officer . . nd 6. Don't drink and drive. Avoid riding with a driver who is under the influence of alcohol. 7. If you are a woman, realize that alcohol will have a greater effect on you even if you weigh the same as most men. If you are pregnant or nursing, the safest choice for you and your baby is not to drink. 8. Don't drink alone. 9. Recognize that the use of alcohol for purposes of coping with problems is high risk behavior. If you feel you are having a problem with alcohol, discuss that problem with someone. Sources of help are available from your State Alcohol Authority or from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information. 10. Recognize that, for those individuals who suffer from the illness of alcoholism or for those who experience problems with alcohol, the best decision is not to drink. Day Thanksgiving messages Reagan Ronald President, United States In this Thanksgiving season, it is appropriate that we once more pause and take time to thank God for another year of peace and freedom. And as your commander in chief, I thank all of you who wear the uniform of our country for your role in preserving those blessings for your fellow Americans. Throughout our history, Thanksgiving has found Americans grateful to God that he has steered our nation's course through trying as well as tranquil times. Our first president, George Washington, aware of the many threats to this young nation, observed with humility the "great degree of tranquility, union and plenty" Americans enjoyed, and made Thanksgiving the first nationally proclaimed holiday in 1789, the year of his inauguration. Abraham Lincoln, in the midst of the dark days of the Civil War, perceived the blessings that endured through the rage and fire of a divided nation. In spite of the devastation all about him, he saw in the country "bounties of so extraordinary a nature that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften the heart," and he called on all Americans to thank the beneficent God from whom those blessings flowed. Over the years, our nation has triumphed in many difficult contests. If we face challenges in the future, I am confident that, with the help of the Almighty and with your skill and dedication, we will triumph anew. , Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. To those of you serving on ships at sea and at isolated and dangerous posts around the globe, Nancy and I send our special thanks. God bless all of you. Caspar Weinberger Secretary of Defense On Thanksgiving Day, 1986, Americans everywhere will give thanks, continuing a tradition started more than three centuries ago by our Pilgrim forebears. Thanksgiving is a special time for Americans , a time to be together with family and loved ones, enjoy a good dinner, and watch parades and football games. For those of you on duty this Thanksgiving, separated from your families, I want you to know that your sacrifice is recognized and deeply appreciated by thoughtful Americans everywhere. We Americans have much to be grateful for -- a robust economy and the freedom to live, speak, work and worship as we choose. Peace is not maintained by merely proclaiming that we seek peace. It is maintained by the sometimes tedious, sometimes dangerous, and always necessary daily business of remaining strong, alert, and prepared to defend our precious liberties. To every airman, soldier, sailor, and marine and to all your families, I send my warmest wishes for a happy Thanksgiving. |