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SECTION 2 - PAGE 1 • PLA1NDEALER • FRIDAY. DECEMBER IS. 1917 Air Force Offers Training College seniors or graduates will be needed for entry into ay now apply for an Air Force OTS before July. 1978, officials mmission through Officer said. *aining School (OTS), Applications should be cruiting service officials submitted early in order to be ve announced. More than considered for available 100 openings' for OTS are openings. However, recruiting rrently available. officials anticipate a continuing Selected applicants who requirement will exist ccessfully complete the throughout next year for people ree-month OTS course will be holding these degrees. mmissioned as second This year, some 250 openings utenants in the Air Force. are for training as Air Force More than 850 people with navigators. Other openings ientific, mathematical, available include weather, air igineering, physics, traffic control, com- eteorology and computer munications - electronics, ience baccalaureate degrees scientific, computer tech­ nology. and developmental and civil engineer officer positions. While attending OTS, trainees without dependents receive $707.20 monthly in pay and allowances. After com­ missioning as a second lieutenant, the monthly pay increases to $941 or $986 with dependents. Additional information about" OTS and other Air Force op­ portunities can be obtained from the Air Force recruiter. Technical Sergeant Larry Coppock, at (815) 424-2953^ collect. f The state board of elections began accepting nomination papers for party primary candidates for state and federal offices for the March 21 primary election Dec. 12, it was announced by Board Chairman Michael E. Lavelle. "This marks the beginning of a very important and busy period for our agency," said Lavelle, "and plans have been laid for a smooth and orderly filing period." Party primary candidates for the following offices must file their nomination papers with the state board of elections: United States senator, representative in Congress, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, comptroller, treasurer, state senator, state representative, Appellate Circuit judges (to fill vacan­ cies, also additional judgeships will be filled in the 18th Circuit and Cook county), resident Circuit judges (to fill vacan­ cies), regional board of school trustees (multi-county regions only), and state central com­ mitteemen. "Independent candidates for a district office within a single county must file their nomination papers with their county clerk," Lavelle noted. He added that candidates for Airman Mark D. Grim- monpre. son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Grimmonpre of 1707 W. Sunnyside Beach drive, McHenry, has been assigned to Lowry AFB. Colo., after completing Air Force basic training. During the six weeks at I^ackland AFB, Tex., the air­ man studied the Air Force mission,' organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. Completion of this training earned the individual credits towards an associate in applied science degree through the Community college of the Air Force. , Airman Grimmonpre will now receive specialized training in the munitions and weapons maintenance field. The airman, a 1974 graduate of McHenry Community high school, attended Tulsa Junior college. Okla. and day-to-day expenses for food, health care and other essentials. Even adopting a "free" pet from an animal shelter or humane society in­ volves some expense. The animal should be thoroughly examined by a veterinarian and properly vaccinated against infectious diseases. It may also need a license. Remember that animals are not toys. A pet requires proper treatment and daily care. Decide before the animal arrives where it will sleep, what it will eat and where it can play and exercise. Be sure you have enough space in your apartment, house or yard to accommodate a pet. Good health depends on regular medical attention, proper nutrition and correct treatment and handling. IA veterinarian should give yoah pet regular medical checkups and can advise you on plan-" ning a properly balanced diet. Unwanted dogs and cats are becoming a major health and safety problem. Don't add to it. Unless you intend to breed your pet, plan to have it spayed or neutered as soon as your veterinarian thinks the animal is ready. Pet ownership can be one of life's greatest pleasures if you consider the duties as well as the benefits of owning and caring for a living crea­ ture. Be sure the gift you give is a bundle of joy and not a basket of trouble. • » * * Complete accuracy is impossible in the judging of beauty contests. Holiday Surprise Planning to give your chil­ dren a pet for Christmas? These suggestions from the American Veterinary Medi­ cal Association can help make the gift a joy for the entire family. Use care in selecting a pet. Some breeds are better suited than others for certain roles, and some animals do not make good pets at ill. Mon­ keys, skunks, reptiles and other exotic animals belong in their native homes or in soos. Exotic animals are usually expensive and difficult to care for. Many are poten­ tially dangerous and can fcause extensive property damage or serious injury. Be prepared for both the initial cost of the animal Lavelle jconcluded that anyone interested in obtaining addi t ional informat ion regarding petition filing should call the state board of elections offices in either Springfield (217-782-4141) or Chicago (312- 435-6440). Definition Nonchalance: The ability too look like an owl when you've acted like a jackass. -Argosy, Nlckerson, Kan. 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