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Show Page HILL TOP TIMES 20 March 4. 1977 Rod and Gun Club expanding; provides- fun ond "It i eh song for oil Games to benefit AFAF - By Homer Carpenter Club Publicity Director Since 1975 the Hill Rod and Gun Club has been constructing new ranges and renovating existing facilities for the use of base rifle, pistol and shotgun shooters. It is an process with the goal of making shooting facilities at Hill AFB the finest in the U.S. Air Force. This ambitious program is being implemented and supervised by Tom Nixon and Bob Walker, both of Plans and Programs, and Lynn Walker, Civil Engineering. Under auspices of the former Base Commander, Col. Howard Anderson, authority was granted to begin building four new ranges in the west area. Since Col. Michael W. Moore has been assigned base commander, the club's plans have continued along the same lines due to his interest in providing the finest training and recreational facilities for both military and civilian personnel of this installation. The club conducts shoots and also plays host to the of the For people surrounding community on occasion. last three shoots held were at the skeet example, year turkey and trap ranges for practice and fun just prior to the Utah bird season. Also, sighting-i- n days have been held the past few years at the rifle range, just prior to the deer season. Construction of the new ranges is being accomplished by volunteer labor after duty hours. Probably the biggest surprise of the entire project is the amount of skilled craftsmen to be found among the workers employed at Hill AFB. A few of them work daily at carpentry and brick-layinetc. but most profess to be amateurs while doing excellent work building block houses, woodframe buildings, sidewalks, etc. To list all the people that have been out to help is impossible, but some of the many are: Maj. Tom Zeimer, Security Police Chief; Lee Williams, Rockwell International; Myron Adams, Base Housing Inspector; Theron Simpson, Radar Verification; Ken Dick, Lawrence Green and Al Musser of Brigham City; Clarence Nelson and Jack Way, retired civil serviced Ralph Anderson, Photo Intelligence; Nelson Dieter and Joe Wally, Accessories Division, and SSgt. Ken Schultz, 1881st Comm. Sqdrn. The list is almost endless since some of the people have only a few hours a week to spare. Still, they come in, help where they can and leave without fanfare. With the aid of all, the club now has two skeet and two trap ranges completed and operable. These are among the best found anywhere in the state. on-goi- on-ba- se The 388th Tactical Fighter Wing will add to the Air Force Assistance Fund drive with four nights of "dazzling" basketball skill. Starting March 14, the 388th The club house has been repainted and moved to a new location. A parking lot has been graded and graveled. One new shelter has been built and the old one moved to a new location. New skeet machines have been furnished the Air Force. Skeet is considered excellent training for fighter pilots and aerial gunners. As a matter of fact, several of the pilots from various organizations on the base are participating regularly in registered skeet shoots. Although trap shooting is not given as important a quota for flying training as skeet, it was included in the club's plans because of the number of shooters, sportsmanship and fun involved. Two more skeet and trap ranges are under construction and should be completed this year. The rifle, pistol, black powder, skeet and trap ranges are open weekly to interested shooters. Plans for the coming year include construction, a skeet league (much like a bowling league, including handicapping), a skeet school for youngsters, registered skeet shoots monthly, Saturday afternoon trap and Sunday afternoon skeet, year-rounand rifle, pistol and black powder practice weekly. There are approximately 140 members at the present time. New members pay $10 annual dues, and $7 a year thereafter. If you wish to join the club and help with the construction or training, become a range officer, or just shoot, contact an officer or member of the club or call Tom Nixon, Ext. 5851. squadrons will play against each other in two games per night, beginning at 7 p.m. in Rod Club & Gun awards an and presentation. chiefs, The Hill Rod and Gun Club will hold a National Skeet The 1977 Intramural Table Tennis Tournament singles and doubles will begin next registered purse skeet shoot Friday. Shooting Association on March 13 at the Skeet Range, Bldg. 1506, with starting time of 9 a.m. For the first event, a 100-bir- d, The admission price of $3 per person for all four nights, or $)1 per person-pe- r night, will be donated to the Air Force Assistance Fund. held. It will be followed by a 100-bir- d, shoot. O 0 New York Life Insurance Capt. Jerome - E. Good News! SAVE 5 - Hill AFB's Rod and Gun Club facilities are located in the base 1500 zone on the west side of the installation. Although not easily discernible in the photo because of snow patches, ranges under construction are on the right. -- CMSgt. Jack G. Jordan. Everyone is encouraged to contribute to this worthy cause, and back his favorite basketball team. will be held to determine who will represent single, and first and second NCO, no later than 10 a.m. Monday. place doubles. All individuals in the 2849th There will be six entries in DTAC who would like to the singles and three entries in GJUtt Lt. Col. Conrad L. 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