The White Falcon - 26.10.1990, Síða 7

Jovember weather forcast includes snow, rain
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The potential for snowfall increases over that
rain during November as the temperatures
ntinue to fall and winter begins to settle over
means: if the rear of the car is skidding
toward the left, turn the steering wheel
slowly and smoothly to the left If the
skid is toward the right, turn the steering
wheel to the right.
* Sometimes the car will come back too
fast the begin to skid the other way. Be
ready to turn your wheel in the other
direction to straighten out once more.
Iceland. As the month progresses, windshield
scrapers become standard equipment for motor-
ists and foul weather gear is a necessity for pedes-
trians. Black ice on roadways becomes a hazard
as conditions become favorable during clear and
FOR FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE CARS:
If you find yourself going into a skid,
first step down lightly on the gas pedal
2nd steer our of the skid in the direction
you want the car to go. Sudden braking
or slowing of the wheels can turn a skid
into a spin-out. If the road is too narrow
to maneuver, shift the engine into neutral
gear and continue to steer out of the skid.
cool nights.
The average maximum temperature is a cool
39 degrees while the average minimum tempera-
ture drops to 32 degrees.
Extreme temperatures are always possible as a
very warm 52 degrees was reported in 1958 and
a record low of 15 degrees was recorded in 1963
and 1965.
On average, 20 days of November are accom-
panied by rain while seven days bring snow. The
average accumulation of snowfall during the
month is 9.4 inches while rainfall amounts aver-
age 4.8 inches.
The maximum amount of precipitation for No-
vember was recorded in 1958 at 12.3 inches, and
the maximum amount of snowfall for the month
is recorded at 34.2 inches.
Winds remain predominantly from the north-
northeast bringing colder, arctic air and an aver-
age wind speed of 13.6 knots.
The highest wind gust on record occurred in
1956 with 70 knots.
Daylight becomes scarce as winter begins to
take hold. Nov. 1 provides 8:04 of daylight,
while the end of the month is noticeably shorter
with only 5:13 of daylight.
out
* Do not jam on the brakes, and try not to
panic. Instead, ease up on the accelerator.
* Remember, don’t oversteer, but DO
STEER the car in the direction in which
the rear of the car is skidding. This
* When you have regained steering
control, you may then be able to begin
braking by tapping the brake pedal in a
light, pumping motion.
ftvoid tragedy while trick-or-treating
Allhallow’s Eve, or Halloween as it’s
more commonly known, is a magic time of
year for children (and some adults). Inhibi-
tions and identities are tucked beneath
costumes ranging from cute to hideous as
children canvas the neighborhood in search
of goodies.
Trick-or-treating hours Oct. 31 are from
6 to 7:30 p.m. for children 10 and under,
and 7:30 to 9 p.m. for kids 11 and older.
Because kids are anxious to fill their
bags with treats, they sometimes become
careless. It is up to parents to ensure the
safety of their children. The NAS Safety
Office offers the following safety hints to
keep the happiness in Halloween.
— Consider using makeup instead of a
mask which can impair a child’s vision. If
a mask is used, make sure holes are cut
large enough to allow clear visioa
—Avoid dressing children in long, loose
clothing to reduce the possibility of trip-
ping.
— Provide children with a flashlight to
light the way. This will increase their visi-
bility and reduce trips and falls. Also, make
■ hey wear reflectors. They are avail-
: the Safety Office, Bldg. 937, adja-
fo the high school as you drive toward
the main gate.
— Children should be warned against
taking shortcuts through open fields which
may contain small stones and ruts which have
caused many falls and ankle injuries during the
past winters. Plan to take a little longer to get to
your destination, but arrive safely.
—Parents should supervise their children when
they go trick-or-treating. It is best to go to neigh-
bors’ homes with which you are familiar as an
alternative to going from door to door. Parents
can get together and sponsor a Halloween party
as an option to trick-or-treating.
— Instruct your children that treats col-
lected should not be eaten until they have
been examined at home. Unwrapped candy
should be discarded. Fruits should be washed
and cut into pieces before eating. The U. S.
Naval Hospital’s will X-ray treats collected
from 6 to 9 p.m. for parents wishing to do so.
Parents should enter the hospital through the
Acute Care Clinic and they will be directed to
the X-ray department.
Haunted Halloween activities
Kids don’t have exclusive rights to Hal-
loween. Kids at heart also look forward to
a night of hijinx. This year, there are
several activities planned to
celebrate Allhallow’s Eve.
The Top of the Rock is host-
ing a pre-Halloween costume
party tomorrow night. First,
second and third place prizes
will be awarded at the witch-
ing hour to people wearing
the ghouliest and zaniest
costumes.
If a frightful time is
what you call fun, then
you should make sure to
The haunted house will be open tonight and
tomorrow from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and
Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is $ 1
per person.
Ghosts and goblins for the
haunted house are being provided
by Air Forces Iceland Security, the
U.S. Naval Hospital and the
Naval Security Group Activity.
The Arctic Bowling Center is also
joining the fun.
The center is sponsoring a moon-
light Halloween party Wednesday
from 1 to 5 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded to the most
original and the scariest costumes.
visit the Youth Center’s haunted house. Bowling will cost 50 cents a game.
:ober 26,1990
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