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Show March HILL TOP TIMES 16 Page 18, 1977 MA employe Academy Day tomorrow at Hill Jimbo the clown is really Chastain On his job at Hill AFB as a scheduler in the Maintenance Directorate, James Chastain Roy doesn't have the time or inclination to clown around. Off the job it's a different of matter. James Chastain is really Jimbo the Clown in disguise. Makeup Often you will see Jimbo during his free time sitting before a mirror. Carefully he applies grease the paints, multi-colore- d fits the ridiculous wig, dons the bizarre costume and puts on the finishing touches that make him a lovable, laffable clown. It would be a torture for the average person to spend some minutes to make the transformation from "Mr. Kids write The letters are often written a childish scrawl and contain a liberal sprinkling of misspelled words. in But it's all there. The youngsters thank Jimbo for brightening their day, want to know what it takes to be a clown, and say that Jimbo is the greatest. "Any joy I may be able to give is returned tenfold when a child hugs my leg or gives me a smile," said Mr. Chastain. Sax-a-Phon- The 'Idiot license "Sax-a-Phone- (a y" trademark. The dogs Another sign that Jimbo the is in town is his "Houfeldingus Dogs," These are made from balloons and Clown their heads on backwards. "Clowning gives me an idiot license and provides a most enjoyable diversion from the y routine," said Mr. Chastain. "The time it takes for me to become that other person passes quickly." day-to-da- The younger generation agrees with Jimbo the Clown. Like a man pulling out pictures of his wife and kids from his wallet at a moment's notice, Mr. Chastain "just happens to have several letters." , about Jimbo has I. Mr. Chastain at appears "Houfeldingus dogs don't care to see where they are going," said Jim, "just where they have been. Therefore, they must be taught to look left and right before walking across a road." Safety tips Jimbo uses these balloon dogs in traffic safety lessons " 1 played the big shows in Utah -Pioneer Days Parade, Peach Days Parade, Shriners' Circus and so on. in He., has appeared New in community parades York, Arizona, California and Japan. Association and Air Force Academy liaison officers for Utah are sponsoring Air Force Academy Day at the Hill AFB ' L ' f Theater, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All those 4 I The program will feature Brig. Gen. Stanley C. Beck, academy commandant of cadets, Lt. Col. James C. . f director of the admissions liaison office, Logan, children's 1955 Imperial Session in Chicago when he substituted for a clown friend who became ill just prior to the performance. The wondrous sparkle in the eyes of the kids and their laughing faces hooked Jim on r.1 clowning. dream scholarship and many strive to win an appointment to a service academy. The road to winning a scholarship or an appointment is filled with many obstacles. There are tests to take, letters to write, clowns' faces are often registered with the England Museum and are zealously protected, he explained. He is past president of the Shriners' El Kalah Clowns and has been on the board of congressmen to contact, and applications to fill out. Few ever realize their dreams of being awarded a scholarship, especially to an governors of the Clowns of America, Utah Clown Alley No. 26. What is Mr. Chastain going to do when he retires from academy, because of the fierce competition. government service? "Clown around, naturally," said Mr. Chastain. 1 ) For Robert Blount Jr., dependent son of MSgt. Robert and Lorene Blount, the dream 3 (Message- - true in real style. Not only did Robert receive a Presidential appointment to the Air Force Academy, but he also won a Presidential appointment to West Point. In addition he was offered numerous scholarships to 1981. is now attending Layton High School and is living with He his 3151 parents at Independence St., in the base housing area. directed to appointees, prospective junior and senior high school, junior college and college students, parents, counselors and educators. special invitation A is extended to girls to attend this function since they are now eligible to compete for and nominations as cadets at the appointments academy. Free refreshments will be served, courtesy of the Air Force Association. For additional information, contact Col. Clifford J. Lawrence, at his residence, or office, 295-820- 6, 328-816- 1, extension 7171. Sauna )C "Enjoy a bit of San Francisco at Bratten's beautiful Cove in Bountiful NOW OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT (All Girl Staff) O Sauna Massages Body Shampoo NO and vocational institutions. Robert has chosen to enter the Air Force Academy and will be joining the class of Viking Health Studio O units ROTC The program is particularly candidates, and interested came college academy liaison officers for Utah and Air Force Academy graduates. Additionally, cadets now at the academy, who are former Utah high school students, will "tell it like it is." nominees, Sgt's son has academy bid Most high school students a of winning clown should never use another clown's makeup or costume, Jim noted. In fact, A (Photo, Page - Robert Blount, Jr., holds two Presidential academy appointments he received one for the Air Force Academy and one for West Point. He chose the Air Force. The son of MSgt. and Mrs. Robert Blount plans to attend the class of 1981. (U.S. Air Force Photo) BOUND ACADEMY at the Shriners' to attend. hospitals, elementary schools and rest homes. 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