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Show Page 8 November HILL TOP TIMES (From page Four employees 1) could put the items into limbo." A concession Mrs. Kelly has had to make is with her car pool. "We use my car because it is easier for me to put my wheelchair in it and have someone else drive. The men in the car pool also help me into the building." Mrs. Kelly dosen't believe that her handicap has changed her ability to do her job. "When a handicap makes a difference, it is really in your mind." While Mrs. Kelly has stayed with her same job, E. Garrett Elkins has worked in various jobs at Hill AFB. "He was with the mail room in Distribution when the base mail rooms were being consolidated," said Ernie Banks, Base Distribution chief, 2849th Air Base Group. "I had doubts about him at-firs- t." "THAT WAS 15 years ago. He js a real good, fine gentleman. I keep him on priority deliveries because he is so dependable." Mr. Garrett had polio when he was 22 months old. Through all kinds of weather "just like a mailman", he delivers high priority message traffic 8, 1974 throughout the base. Most of his time is spent handling a mail truck equipped with a two-wa- y radio. He drives about 45 miles a day around the base. His driving record is excellent. "I have never had an accident that was my fault." HE BEGAN working at the Ogden Arsenal in 1943 and stayed until the war ended. At the outbreak ' of the Korean War, he returned to the Arsenal. When the Arsenal closed he transfered to Hill AFB. His jobs included packer, small arms assembler and sand blaster. Charles Taggert began work at Hill AFB in what he thought was a summer job between his junior and senior year at college. The job was in instrument repair. "I don't remember the title-- it was 22 years ago-b- ut it hour." $1.35 paid per He had taken college courses in watch making and jewelry repair. "The base needed that type of skilled labor." Mr. Taggert had polio when he was "I was totally paralyzed except for my lungs. I am now about 70 per cent two-years-ol- paralyzed." . FOR THE past nine years, he been in Commodities Production Management Branch, Materiel Management. "We are the melting pot for problems either in Maintenance or at user level with training deviced." Mr. Taggert maintains the repair programs on training devices such as aircraft and radar simulators used Air Force wide. He negotiates workload with either Maintenance or contractors. His supervisor, Dale Quinlan, worked with him over 20 years ago in Maintenance. that if you give him the requirement, he gets the job done." has "I-kno- Patrick Handrahan, Technical Orders and Supply Catalog Function, Maintenance, has only worked at the base since May. He keeps up the files on new publications and changes in five technical libraries. "I hired him," said Afton Krupa, "and then surprisingly said, 'Oh, you haven't got an arm.' He said, 'I know.' When he was 11 years old, he climbed a power pole after a bird's nest and grabbed a hot line. d. Recent Congressional appropriation decisions have reduced Air Force officer strengths below levels requested in the President's budget according an Air Force News Service message from Washington, D C. "I RESPONSE to these decisions, voluntary have been announced. They include early releases, transfer of officers to Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, and relaxed retirement restrictions. Wear of AF uniform WAS 1 1 1 NGTON ( A FNS Air Force has announced the correct uniforms to be worn when TDY or visiting the Washington. D.C. area. Combinations 4 and 6. the men and women's summer dress uniforms are authorized for wear from the first Monday in April to the first Monday in N'ovcmlxT. The blue service uniform combinations and women's two-piec- e overblouse and skirt authorized for wear. When attending formal (unctions, the black mess dress and the informal, black dress uniform will be worn from Oct. to April 1 in the Washington area, unless the invitation states otherwise. "Accordingly, involuntary actions including a reduction in force (RIF) appear unavoidable. "To prepare for this contingency, the Secretary of the Air Force has authorized a reserve officer screening board to convene Monday at the Air Force Military Personnel Center to review the records of active duty reserve officers for possible involuntary separation. Acreage Building Lots to acre, Oak covered; Zoning permits animals. . .all improvements in Beautiful View Area. . .Price range $8,000.00 to dre Layton. Financing available. 394-325- 1 Details Call 4 or rep Acme Sales w, ., Mt- l- rt Oh goodie, another nic customer fust brought his car In for a now windshield. 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"I am waiting notification LUCKIE'S AUTO REPAIR "SKLKCTION for release from active duty in no way reflects unfavorably upon the individuals affected. "These officers have served faithfully and well during a Vi We Pick Up Ogden SLC - counting. HE IS interested in a job in the Hi separations are anticipated during June and July 1975. " All officers to be released will be given at least 90 days notice. and Trucks 399-246- system for controling a library that is well used by technicians who need parts of it while TDY." Mr. Handrahan is a student at Weber State College majoring in Microbiology with minors in chemistry, zoology and ac- most difficult and demanding time in our nation's history. "If directed, the releases will be dictated solely by strength levels the Air Force is required to attain." "THE BOARD will coasider certain categories of officers with a total active federal commissioned service date between July 1, 1957 and June 30, 1972., "Based on current strength projections, reduction in force We Buy Used Cars - "Pat also has developed a 1 vear-roun- Used Cars no trouble. reduced If sftireiriigfllhis . THE HARDEST thing for him to relearn was to tie shoes. "I haven't found anything I can't do. It may take longer but I can usually find a way to do it." He was taught swimming and enjoys hunting, fishing, basketball and snow skiing. One of the most difficult parts of his job, according to Mrs. Krupa, is the weekly maintainance on the microfilm printer. "It is hard to do even with two hands but Pat has QUESTION: I am a veteran and bought my house with a VA loan. If a buyer assumes my loan could I still be financially liable if the purchaser defaults? ANSWER: Yesl The Veterans Administration has for years been warning servicemen to obtain a "release from liability" if they sell their property and the buyer assumes their Gl loan. Olherwise, the seller, (the veteran), could be held liable in case of default. The VA will grant the "release" provided the veteran's loan is current, the purchaser agrees to assume the veteran's liability, and the purchaser is a good credit risk. The release can be obtained from the VA office which guaranteed the loan. QU ESTION: You have often stated that the value of real estate is a good hedge against inflation because it always increases at a higher rate than the cost of living. How did it work out last year? ANSWER: Thecostof living increased 11 Percent while the cost of existing homes, nationally, rose more than 14 Percent, j$ 8 |