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White Falcon
Kitchen energy savers
The kitchen is a prime candidate
for energy savings. The oven, re-
frigerator and dozens of other ap-
pliances in the kitchen are con-
sumers of energy. Following a few
simple tips can reduce energy con-
sumption substantially.
Refrigerator tips:
1. Avoid frequent door openings and
close the door immediately after re-
moving food.
2. Do not overcool. Milk is a
good test—when it is cold enough
for your family, the refrigerator
setting is proper. If ice cream
stays firm, the freezer temperature
is correct.
3. Cool hot foods to room temper-
ature before putting them in the
refrigerator.
4. Defrost the refrigerator before
the ice gets a quarter-inch thick.
5. Check the door gaskets. Place a
dollar bill between the door and the
cabinet. Pull it straight out. If
there is a slight drag, the gasket
fits properly. If the dollar slip-
ped through easily, the gasket is
worn. The trouble desk should be
notified at 4100.
6. Keep the refrigerator full-*-it
retains coldness better.
7. Keep the refrigerator at least
three inches away from the wall.
8. Most refrigerators have heating
elements in the walls to prevent
condensation on the outside. These
heaters need only be turned on when
the air is extremely humid. If you
buy a refrigerator, be sure it has a
switch to turn off the heaters.
Better yet, buy one without heating.
OWC donates
$2,150 to charity
According to Suzanne Martin, Of-
ficers’ Wives Club president, the OWC
raised a total of $2,150 in their annual'
Charity Fund Drive for base organiza-
tions.
These funds were contributed to the
OWC in three events: Christmas bazaar,
squadron carnival, and July 4 carnival.
The breakdown on the contributions
is as follows: $500 to the A. T. Mahan
High School outstanding senior; $300 to
various base scout groups; $50 to the
Brownies; $200, Dispensary; $600, USO;
station library, $200; and Icelandic
Kiwanis Club, $100.
The IDF Christmas Fund received
$100 and the Youth Center was also given
$100.
At the OWC monthly meeting Tuesday
a wine-tasting and cheese-tasting
party was held, nominees for OWC elec-
tions were presented. The election of
officers will be held March 9.
COMMANDING OFFICER
Capt. John R. Farrell
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
JOCS James A. Johnston
INFORMATION CHIEF
JOC Jerry L. Babb
EDITOR
J01 John H. Wood
STAFF
J02 Jerry L. Foster
J03 Glenna L. Houston
JOSN Carey J. Rothrock
White Falcon is published Fridays
in accordance with SECNAVINST 5720.44
for distribution to U.S. military
personnel, Naval Station, Keflavik,
Iceland, and their dependents, and to
military and civilian employees of
the Iceland Defense Force and their
families. It is printed in the Naval
Station Print Shop from appropriated
funds in accordance with NAVEXOS
P-35. The opinions and statements
made herein are not to be construed
as official views of the Department
of Defense or the U.S. Government.
News items, questions, suggestions,
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calling 7409/5125/4195 or by visiting
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White
Falcon
SHADOW, a newly-formed rock group which is composed of four members, all of
whom are attached to Patrol Squadron FIFTY-SIX, will perform at the Midnight Sun
Club tomorrow night at 9 p.m., and will play until 1 a.m.
Teeth’s worst enemy
^our js the villain plaque
Wealtli
It is now possible for you to see
your mouth's worst enemy—plaque.
By chewing a simple tablet containing
a harmless food coloring, the film of
bacterial plaque that is stuck to your
teeth will show up as red stains.
Your job, if you want to prevent
tooth decay and gum diseases, is to re-
move the plaque and keep it off through
a regular home care program.
The tablets are called disclosing
wafers because they disclose the locat-
ion of the transparent plaque. The
wafers are part of an easy, efficient
oral hygiene program that you can follow
to make sure you never have to lose your
teeth needlessly.
Plaque is constantly forming on your
teeth so you have to get into the habit
of getting it off. Dental experts tell
us that if we can control the plaque
problem, we can look forward to a full
set of healthy teeth for a lifetime.
Once your dentist has cleaned your
teeth professionally and removed all the
mineralized deposits known as tartar, it
is relatively easy to keep your teeth
clean for the next six months or so.
The first line of defense against
plaque is your, toothbrush. Brushing
must be very thorough and reach all ac-
cessible surfaces of the teeth. Your
dentist or dental hygienist can tell you
the method of brushing that is best
suited for you.
A recommended manner of brushing for
most people is a simple back and forth
stroke ranging from a short gentle scrub
to a vibratory motion. Dental author-
ities emphasize the thoroughness of the
cleaning, the end result, more than the
particular brush movement used to get
the teeth clean.
For nost people, a soft, multi-tufted
brush with rounded-end bristles should
be used. In certain instances the dent-
ist may recommend a different type of
brush.
Ask your dentist about the disclosing
wafers. Chew the tablet until it
dissolves in your mouth and then swish
it around.
The first time you use it you will
probably be surprised at the glowing red
areas that indicate accumulated plaque
and food debris you didn't reach. Brush
again to remove all the red stain the
brush can reach.
Dental floss or tape will help you
remove plaque from the hard-to-reach
areas between the teeth and near the
gumline. These are common places for
decay and gum diseases to begin.
A complete and thorough plaque re-
moval using a toothbrush and dental
floss should be accomplished a minimum
of once a day.
The family dentist or one of his
auxiliaries can demonstrate proper meth-
ods of plaque control, including proper
flossing. Incorrect flossing can injure
sensitive gum tissues. Until the child
has demonstrated the ability to floss
and brush effectively, the parents must
assume the responsibility of plaque re-
moval .
The best hope for preventing tooth
decay and gum disease today is oral hy-
giene. This means the combined care
provided periodically by the dentist and
daily by the patient.
A day of the heart...
Ever stop to think of the endless
poems, songs and expressions about the
heart? The Bible mentions the pharoah's
"hardened heart". When you are de-
pressed you are "sick at heart". A vo-
calist sings out "here is my heart" and
a poet warns "give crowns and pounds and
guineas, but not your heart away".
For centuries people have been intern-
es ted, even fascinated, with the heart.
Ancient legends and myths are still per-
petuated in the modern observance of Va-
lentine's Day, Feb. 14, a day of tribute
to the heart, that miraculous organ, the
symbol of love and life.
On February 14, 270 AD, a Roman
priest, Saint Valentine, was put to
death because he refused to pay tribute
to pagan gods. The Roman Catholic
Church cannonized him as a martyr.
The date of his death coincided with
the Roman feast of the Luperalia, when
youths chose their sweethearts for the
following year by drawing lots.
Chaucer and Shakespeare refer to a
medieval belief that birds choose their
mates on Valentine's Day.
Valentine’s Day
Now, we celebrate Valentine ^ Day by
sending cards and presents to loved
ones. February 14 will always be "an
affair of the heart".
Meditate on 7M
There will be two free introduc-
tory lectures on Transcendental Me-
ditation next Monday and Tuesday,
Feb. 16 and 17, at the Human Rela-
tions Center at 8 p.m.
The lectures will be given by
Reiner Satuar, who is accredited in
Transcendental Meditation by the
Maharishi Institute.
This will be the third series of
lectures on TM here at the NATO
base.
Transcendental Meditation is a
way to overcome physical and mental
stress. It leads to a more produc-
tive and satisfying life.
Tooth in time
In observance of National Dental
Health Week, the station Dental De-
partment has held lectures and de-
monstrations at both the elementary
and junior high levels here on base
this past week.
According to James A. Rail, ele-
mentary school principal, the dental
team, comprised of both dental offi-
cers and dental technicians, pro-
vided information to the students on
proper teeth care, tooth decay pre-
vention and regular dental checkups.
Each student received free dental
floss.
AF receives safety avoids
The Commanders of Headquarters
Squadron Air Forces Iceland, 932nd
Aircraft Control and Warning Squad-
ron and 57th Fighter Interceptor
Squadron were awarded National Safe-,
ty Council Awards by Colonel William
E. Lindeman, Commander Air Forces
Iceland.
The awards were in recognition of
the high safety standards maintained
by the three squadrons during cal-
endar year 1974. The 57th Fighter
Interceptor Squadron was presented
the award for Noteworthy Ground per-
formance.
Both Headquarters Squadron Air
Forces Iceland and 932nd Aircraft
Control and Warning Squadron receiv-
ed awards for Perfect Ground Safety
Performances.
The White Falcon extends a "Warm Wel-
come Aboard" to all newly arrived per-
sonnel:
A1C Leo T. Berry 932 ACWS
SSgt. William V. Blanton 57 FIS
CT01 D. T. Bryfogle NSGA
CTOSN K. T. Byrne NSGA
SSgt. Martin Cohen 667 ACWS
SSgt, Curtis R. Cooley 57 FIS
Sgt. Winfred Dancy 57 FIS
A1C Gayron K. Fitzgerald 57 FIS
CMSgt. Donald L. Foster 57 FIS
CTRSN B. L. Hardacre NSGA
lLt. Kim Harrelson 667 ACWS
Sgt. Veston R. Kidd 57 FIS
A1C Michael Jones 57 FIS
SSgt. Ralph W. Parker 57 FIS
Capt. Norman H. Pence 932 m
lLt. Marcus E. Perkins 57 Ffl
Sgt. Willie M. Poter 57 FIS~
CTOSN J. C. Sands NSGA
A1C Joseph V Slatner 57 FIS
SSgt. Patrick J. Sullivan 932 ACT-,C
CTT1 R. E. Witmer NSGA
Capt. Jerry W. Wolf 932 ACWS
White Falcon also wishes "Bless and
Best" to all departing"personnel:
CT01 R. T. Biliouris NAVFAC
SK3 Kathleen Himmel NAVSTA
JOSN Carey Rothrock NAVSTA
BUCA Alfred Schuch NAVSTA
CE3 Michael Tyburski NAVSTA
CTM2 L. N. Wood NSGA