European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 20, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The stars and stripes a Page 11anti in dvrs dear Ann Landers almost 12 million peple in the United states have diabetes and half of them done to know it All of these millions Are at risk of heart disease kidney disease blindness and even death if not treated. Today is the Day the american diabetes association Ada has devoted to Public awareness. During this Alert Ada chapters and affiliates in More than 800 communities around the country will try to reach people who arc unaware that they Are at risk of or already have this illness. _ diabetes knows no boundaries or limits. It is an canal Opportunity disease that affects people regardless of age sex race or financial status. Among Blacks hispanics and american indians diabetes is occurring at an alarming rate. Local chapters of the Ada sponsor diabetes awareness programs and blood glucose screenings and distribute information including the american diabetes Alert risk test. The Alert risk test is designed to help people determine if they Are at risk of getting diabetes. Those who suspect they have diabetes should see a doctor immediately. If detected Early it can be managed throughout a lifetime. Here a the test. Add your score. 1 1 have been experiencing one or More of the following symptoms on a regular basis a excessive thirst a yes 30 b frequent urination a yes 30 c extreme fatigue a yes 10 d unexplained weight loss a yes 30 e Blurry vision from time to time a yes 10 2 i am Over 40 years old a yes 10 3 i am at least 20 percent Over my Ideal weight a yes 20 4 i am a woman who has had More than one baby weighing More than 9 pounds at birth a yes 20 5 i am of american Indian descent a yes 10 6 i am of hispanic or Black descent a yes 10 7 i have a Parent with diabetes a yes 10 8 i have a brother or sister with diabetes a yes 20 if you scored 30 to 50 Points you probably Are at Low risk for diabetes. But done to just forget about it. Especially if you re Over 40, overweight or of Black hispanic or american Indian descent. If you scored Over 50 Points you May be at High risk of diabetes. You even May already have diabetes. This test is meant to educate and make you aware of the serious risks of diabetes. Only a medical doctor can determine if you have diabetes. Want More information about diabetes Contact your local american diabetes association or Adas diabetes information service Center at 1-800-Ada-disc. In Virginia and Washington ., Call 703 549-1500. Thanks Ann for helping us Alert americans to the risks and dangers of diabetes. It is vital that we get the word out and you Are the one who can do it. A Sterling Tucker chairman of the Board Sherman m. Holvey m.d., president american diabetes association dear or. Tucker and or. Holvey glad to help. Now lets Hope the readers will follow through. S c creators Syndicate letters a arc policy on room deposits discussed i have questions regarding the policy of our arc hotels in Europe. How can they keep a Deposit after a cancellation has been  prior to the arrival Date i  reservations for the general Patton hotel in Garmisch. Three Days before we were to arrive my Friend was told he had duty due to a shortage of personnel. Of course it affected our plans for Garmisch. Upon calling to cancel my reservations i was told that unless i produced an a a authorized a letter from my friends commander my Deposit of $34 would not be returned. Excuse me but since when is my signature not Good enough for a full refund i would understand a fee but $34 is a bit unreasonable. Had i not sent the Deposit i would simply have to arrive prior to 6 . On the first night otherwise the room would have been forfeited. Also had i  the Deposit with a credit card could they have charged $34 without an authorized signature for payment i understand that arc is a business that operates for profit. I find it a bit intrusive to request a letter from a commander other than my own which explains Why i can to keep a reservation. This is not a military appointment that costs the government Money if 1 done to keep it. Its a recreational area that i can use at my Leisure for entertainment because i am in the military. I appreciate the fact that it exists but As i mentioned a fee would be More reasonable than the entire Deposit and at this Point an explanation for the questions presented above. A spec. Lynne Nunley Schwabish Amund West Germany editors note a Harry l. Connors jr., Public affairs manager he arc Europe replies the armed forces recreation centers policy of requiring a first nights Deposit for a confirmed room reservation is in keeping with hospitality Industry standards. Once a room reservation has been confirmed the room is taken out of inventory and is no longer available to other customers. In the past a Large number of the a no shows were from personnel who had changed their minds at the last minute and did not cancel their reservations. This resulted in arc being placed in the position of telling someone in the morning that there were no rooms available and having As much As 20 percent of the rooms empty that night. Arc recognizes that part of the a no show Quot rate is caused by the military Mission and Only asks that the a Mission be confirmed by ones commander. As the military Mission is beyond the control of the individual there is no charge to personnel who have had to cancel their plans at the last minute because of duty requirements. Personnel who however change their minds at the last minute for other reasons Are charged the first night s room rate As the room was reserved for them and would not have been available for resale that evening. Personnel May change their minds up until seven Days before arrival and not be charged. This is Only fair because while it might not a Cost the government Money a it costs All of us something since arc is a non appropriated fund facility and As such exists from self generated soldiers dollars. Unification could be Cornerstone of peace reunification of the German states a far from threatening european peace with renewed militarization a could provide the Cornerstone for a stable and self sufficient european Alliance including both Eastern and Western nations of Europe. The United states loss of a military Alliance protecting Europe and of West German bases supporting a return of forces to Europe would be balanced by the soviet unions loss of the Warsaw pact As a Buffer on its Western Frontier. Fine tuning of the balance needed for peace and stability could be accomplished by allowing the United states a a abridge head in Europe farther from the . And by allowing Germany to permit limited numbers of soviet and . Intelligence collectors to be stationed within its Borders. These could provide the two superpowers a and through information exchanges their european hosts a verification of troop strengths and dispositions and Early warning of any imminent threat to peace in Europe. This restructuring would require building a consensus among Many nations with disparate needs and interests a difficult task. It appears much More Likely to produce a lasting peace however than reuniting the two Ger Many within nato. Restructuring of the alliances is inevitable in Light of recent changes in Eastern Europe but the window of Opportunity for such positive Steps May be relatively Short. A Ballard a. Ratliff popping in West Germany pen pals i am 27 years old and like playing ballgames. A Noly b. Gapol c25 Fernan Street san Pedro District paladian City Philippines i am 21 years old. I enjoy modelling horse Riding Rugby and swimming. I also enjoy going to pubs clubs and discos. A Jane Bale 9 Scafella Grove Platt Bridge Wigan lands. Wn2 5nd England i am 17 years old. 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