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Show Page HILL TOP TIMES 6 September 10, 1976 View from P Although we have come a long way in recognizing the rights of minorities and their rightful place in our society, we still have a long way to go. Yet deservedly we should all take pride in the progress we have made to date. Part of that pride will be nal Hispanic Heritage Week." highlighted next Contributions by men and women of Hispanic origin stand out in the history of our country from the time Spanish Queen Isabella provided the means for Christopher Columbus to discover America- - to the present day. Today we have many great leaders of Hispanic ancestory like Governors Castro of who help mold this nation-peop- le of Puerto Arizona, Apodaca of New Mexico, Hernandez-Colo- n of New U.S. and Seantor Mexico, along with a Rico; Montoya of U.S. Congressmen. host Hispanic-America- n Medal of Honor recipients number 37 to further evidence their heroism and willingness to give their all for this country. When I signed the proclamation last week declaring Sept. 13 through 18 as National Hispanic Heritage Week, I did so in week-"Natio- fV earnest, asking each member of the Hill family to honor our Hispanic workers, their culture and contributions. Four and one-haper cent of our workforce, representing 633 Hispanic Americans at Hill AFB, are making a significant contribution to the Ogden ALC mission. I ask each of you to take advantage of the special events here at Hill during this special week to learn more about the Hispanic people and the tremendous contributions they have made to make this country proud, bold and free. Participate in the various activities open to you as published in this issue of the "Hill Top Times." Visit the Hispanic displays of artifacts, clothing and historic items in our library, base exchange and clubs. Recognizing the intrinsic worth of each human being and the good in each human being is a principle we should adopt. As Immanuel Kant said so well about 200 years ago, "Act in such a way as to treat humanity, whether in your own person or in that of any other, as an end in itself, never as a means only." Next week is Hispanic Heritage Week get involved. lf - Edmund A. Rafalko Maj. Gen., USAF Commander Editorial Communication breaks An open letter to golf course stick carriers I've I've the language barrier that don't that mark Was ist los? Que pasa? affairs relations Qu'est que c'est? What's happening? like to be able to Wouldn't you know? If you were living in a foreign country and could speak the native tongue, you would have a much better chance jof knowing what is going on. Your overseas tour would not be confined just to the base or housing area. You would not have to fear the barrier, language unscrupulous merchants or directions around confusing town. Knowledge of the native enhances the language greatly benefits of your tour. Air Force people stationed overseas have a unique opportunity to experience other cultures. But that possibility is greatly hindered when the foreign language is not understood. Communicating with people in their own language earns respect and friendship. You can get involved in civic and community affect that Americans as well as the Your positive attitudes and actions can spread good will between the natives. native and countrymen Americans. Air Force bases overseas offer language courses at different levels of proficiency. If you are already stationed overseas, contact your base office for education information on how you can sign up for the next class available on base. Basic language courses are offered through the education office and through degree programs at some U.S. bases. Night schools, YMCAs and community colleges also offer introductory courses. If you are planning PCS move overseas, take a few nights a week to study the language of that country. It will be well worth the rewards of knowing and what's enjoying around you. happening on-ba- se (AFNS) got some Hey man, I don't mean to bug ya, but wanna I on So's lay ya might understand, ya. gripes gotta tell ya a little about my background. I remember when me and my friends finally removed ourselves from the hard shell and layed our glimmers outside and above the terra f irma. Ya shoulda seen those maintenance cats. Man, were they freaked out just to see us. I guess it's okay cuz they planted us and kept us high all that time. They're good dudes. on Well, they continued lookin' out for us and we grew taller and stronger, and soon I was surrounded by many friends and relatives. As a matter of fact, they were so numerous, I could hardly be seen as part of the scene. One day my ear bones picked up some strange vibes. I looked around to see some odd lookin dudes carryin a bag of sticks. They commenced to hit a little white ball around H-2- -0 given ya fair warnin, if I don't get it when I need it, I'll roll up in a big ball and die. Another thing that really bugs us is those beginners know on the green. they should fix a ball Sometimes by the end of the day, those poor greens look like craters on the moon. But, those maintenance cats do their thing and fix us up the best they can. I sometimes wish I wuz in a nice, quiet graveyard somewhere. Well, I've letcha have enough. How about a lettle cooperation. You do your thing and let us do ours. We'll both be better off for it. Seeya, The Grass and hollerin "Fore." Since that time, the deep green has fled the scene. I've been folded, spindled, mutilated, tromped on, stomped on, sat on, spat on, kicked, bit, clubbed, drubbed, and in general, abused. If it hadn't been for those maintenance cats, I'd have been in that big golf course in the sky. enough to be out here in the rain, snow, sleet, hail and hot sun, but now we've got armies of those stick carryin cats stompin all over, insects crawlin' up our legs chompin' here and there, weeds movin in our pad and tryin hard to move us on, golf balls fallin from the sky, and those sticks gougin out big chunks of my friends and It's tough relatives. Now, if that don't getcha, we've got dogs, cats, mice, squirrels, and the like diggin here and there and doin their little jobs wherever they get a notion. Once a cow wandered in and engulfed several of my close friends. They would of passed on if those maintenance cats hadn't showed on the scene. As it wuz, they turned a pale yellow color. I heard one of those stick carryin dudes say, "Boy, look at that yellow grass. I sure wish they would take better care of this golf course." Well, I've got a flash for him. He wouldn't look too good for a either if he had been covered with week. A little of that stuff goes a long ways with me. ' you-know-wh- Well, I don't want to lay it on ya too thick, but I've got to tell ya this. Those maintenance cats are good dudes. We can't afford to let 'em all have the day off durin the playin season (unless it rains hard). They have todo certain things every day whether there's a tournament or not. IF YOU DON'T REGISTER!! Everything advertised Some of those stick carryin cats think that if there's a Well I'm tourmment I don't need my usual dose of this publication must be made available for purchase use or without to regard the race, creed, color, national origin or sex of the purchaser, patronage user, or patron. A in confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser will H-2-- result in the refusal to print advertising from that source, MorMedia Sales, Inc., Telephone Ogden Layton, 391-965- 5; 376-506- 5; 4650. 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