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Show 14 TOP TIMES Friday, January HILL 27, 1984 fl family focus Legal services class for spouses coming Wednesday " personal questions about Force and Air Force life. By Larry Dawson Family Support Center the Air "The Family Support Center sent out personal invitations to wives new to the military life and only a limited number came. It was very disappointing that such an excellent program was virtually unattended. Where were the wives who so often say that they want to know what the Air Force offers them? "At the session I just attended, we spent part of the time talking about the hospital. Wow! There was some really interesting, important information discussed. 1st Lt. Bruce C. Miller, director of patient affairs at the hospital, told us what we, as dependents, had in the way of services. He explained rules and benefits and then let us discuss problems and concerns. It was the best information any spouse could want things it has taken me 10 years in military life to figure out. "Those who came to the session got way ahead of others in knowing what Col. Seymour Copperman, Staff Judge Advocate, will inform spouses of legal services available and important to them through the Hill AFB Staff Judge Advocate's Office, Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Family Support Center, Bldg. 308. The presentation is part of an ongoing series directed at informing spouses about services and advantages offered by the Air Force. It is also designed to answer questions on most subjects about the Air Force and Air Force life. Members of the Family Support Center strongly encourage attendance at this valuable series. After attending the January program, one spouse made the following comments: "The presentation was excellent. It was intended to inform spouses about services and advantages offered by the Air Force. It also helped answer the limits and services are with health care, as well as getting answers from a panel of Air Force wives on a variety of questions asked by those sion and how they fit in. The 'Spouse' seminar is monthly, so make sure yours is there next time. ' "Programs offered by this unique center are a real asset to all military dependents. I hope the word will get around to more spouses so they can save themselves a great deal of stress due to lack of knowledge about the Air Force. "The session of 'Spouses and the Air Force' was full of good information and interaction with hospital representatives, a panel of Air Force wives and with one another. I hope that more will become informed about the Family Support Center and participate in their series in the coming attending. "Family Support Centers didn't exist during the , 10 years I struggled through learning to be a military wife. I hope that those of you out there who read this article will take advantage of this new resource and attend the meeting Wednesday. "If you read this and know a spouse who would benefit, please get the information out. "Come on, men who read this article. Take the time to inform your wives about this series and other weeks. available services in the Family Supcalenand the Center. Get '.'Attend these meetings and flyers port dars that have been passed out, take become better informed!" them home and show your wife the In the coming weeks, the Family classes being offered on "Support Center will offer information and on legal issues and a panel of Air parenting, money management Force wives will answer questions and more. many "Help your spouse to get out and lead discussions on the Air Force and find out about the Air Force, itsmis- - its lifestyle. -- self-estee- family news briefs Homehuying, selling scheduled seminar seminar conducted The next Heirforce - homebuyingselling Parents recruited 20 members to the during the past weeks at USAF Hospital, by the Housing Referral Office is scheduled for Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. in the Merritt Room, Bldg. 180. Topic will be FHAVA and other types of loans for new home construction. Speaker will be a representative from a local construction company. Don't miss this seminar if you are thinking of buying or selling a home. Make reservations to attend by calling the Housing Referral office, Heir-forc- e Hill. Most noteworthy recruits were twin girls recruited by Darryl and Shondra Riche, Jan. 17. Others welcomed were: Girls (U.S Air Force Photo) Cloe Taylor from the Hill AFB Thrift Shop recently presented a $500 check to Heritage Foundation member Ed Hawkins. The money will go toward the construction of the Hill AFB Museum and Aerospace Park. Volunteers needed The base Family Services organization is seeking Air Force spouses who would like to serve military families here. As a volunteer services would range from giving information about other military installations to providing office experience. Their primary duties would be centered around lending household items, such as beds, kitchen utensils, dishes or baby furniture to families who are just arriving or leaving Hill AFB. or visit Bldg. For more information call 777-230- 1 ' 308. New Hospital numbers CENTRAL APPOINTMENT DESK (off base) 777-52- 24 Ext. Air 75224 (on base) Ext. 71847 Force-wid- e: Dental Clinic: Ext. 71846 AF-wi- de, Fern 1 p.m., Coping with the Job Hunt 4 Behaviors; Stress; p.m., Preventing Tuesday: 7 p.m., STEP-TEE- Self-defeati- ng a systematic training seminar for improving skills Boys Raoul E. and Glenna M. Veilleux Gordon D. and Eleanor B. Cole Mark and Jennifer Rosson , . Gene and Janet Sisk . . Scott and Sandra Sherman Robert and Genavie Pomatto Michael and Charla Quinlan to understand children's ..... Jan. .... , . ....... 777-296- 1. G i r I Scout ca r n i va I s open tomorrow Two Girl Scout carnivals will be held tomorrow for anyone wishing to attend. The Lakeview Neighborhood Girl Scouts will have their annual carnival at North Davis Junior High School, 835 South State, Clearfield, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets are five for $1 and will be sold at the door. They may be used for food, drinks, cake walk or fun booths. The Wasatch Neighborhood "January Jazz" carnival is from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 880 28th Street, Ogden. Tickets are four for $1 and will be sold at the door. They can also be used for the bake sale, food or 6 .Jan. 15 Jan. 15 .Jan. 16 .Jan. 17 .Jan. 18 .Jan. 19 ' drinks. Red Cross volunteers needed! for The American Red Cross needs volunteers to work in the Dental Clinic of USAF Hospital, Hill, beginning Feb. 13. V y. The job will entail learning dental assistant techniques through training. Volunteers must be willing to commit to 40 hours a week, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for six months. Volunteers will be required to attend a Red Cross : on-the-j- ob -- lyS upprt The following courses are being offered at the Family Support Center, Bldg. 308: Robert L. and Kathryn E. Prillwitz . . .Jan. 8 Curtis C. and Sandra L. Sweet . . .Jan. 8 . R. ... .Jan. 9 John and Diana Feeney Phillip and Sandra L. Goodspeed . . . .Jan. 10 , .Jan. 12 Philip and Diane Arlington. and Jan. 12 Jackie Roger Pilkington . Jan. 15 Stephen and Pat L. Hicken. Keith and Sheila K. Weyenberg Jan. 15 Melvin E. and Fern Ferree Jan. 16 Roland and Pamela Woodburn Jan. 20 Jan. 22 Wayne and Penny Wheeler . Ceontfeir OeMcaD CIddidc orientation meeting and wear the appropriate Red Cross uniform, furnished at their own expense. Interviews will be held Wednesday and Thursday 3 in the Red Cross Bldg. 399. Call for an appointment. Volunteers are also needed to work in various sec3 tions of USAF Hospital, Hill. Call or Bob777-321- 777-321- bie, 776-669- 7. . odlwiitfies behavior. This class started Jan. 10 and will be of fered Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 6. understand children's behavior. This class started Jan. 4 and will continue Feb. 8, 15, 22, and 29. Wednesday: 10 a.m., Spouses and the Air Force Legal Services Available; 10 a.mM STEP, a systematic training seminar for improving skills to 75735 or 75854 (on base) or (off base). V For more information or registration call Ext. 5 or 777-573- 777-585- . 4 |