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Show mr I Z HILL TOP TIMES Friday, April 5, 1985 ' s wa i WRv t :i i r :.;, ' 7 : .vt: - ;. . : . . - . cri I i a. AJtl' - . mM-;mMmM- s ' - rJhs7. N rif 1 I I V ""'"'o If the highlight of your day is iinifeiresfis 'sure see- ing what happens to Erica on "All My Children," or you're bored with that same dull routine after work, Hill AFB's Arts and Crafts Center in Bldg. 534 can offer you a lot. I mac-ram- e, pigiiii mmmmmmmmmm iiiiiiiiiiiiiiil liiiiiir mKm Mllllif if iiiiiiiiiiif f mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmM --i But many civilians on base don't that they are also eligible to participate in the classes and services offered by the Arts and Crafts Center. "At least five times a day, I hear a civilian say, 'I didn't know we could use this,' " says Bob Moncur, program director of the Arts and Crafts AAJ 1 Even so, the Auto Shop and Wood Shop stay busy year round. "The busiest time in the Auto Shop is Satur day morning," says Mr. Moncur, "so if there's a waiting list, we sometimes have to restrict it to active duty military. It's first come, first served." Still, there are ample opportunities at other times throughout the week to get into the Auto Shop. Their hours Consequently, the facility is frequented mainly by military members and their dependents. "Civilians just aren't aware that they are entitled to use the Arts and Crafts Center," commented Mr. Moncur. "But everyone who works on the base is eligible-milit- ary, civilian and their are: a.m,-- Spring programs offered by the class- sessions and is required. This can be done by prepaying before the first class. Refunds are given if the class is canceled. Many of the classes include the cost of materials, but if something is needed for a class or project, no problem. There's a store right on the premises As a self-hel- p Wing cuts '' y ?7"' ' y i ' project, SSgt. Robert Prillwitz of the 388th Tactical Fighter a light diff user for use bn thoTrg1itngf'fiitufe'V.,Vtf ntt classes, such Many of the k as stained glass and calligraphy, will convene again in the fall because people tend to lose their attention span in the spring and summer. "There are so many attractions, people are reluc- tant to commit to a class during the summer," commented Mr. Moncur. nvH1 a.m.-- 6 p.m.; p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-- 6 p.m. pre-registra-ti- The Wood Shop is also a popular area, with classes offered this spring in basic woodworking, woodworking for women and building a picnic table. Power equipment and hand tools are available and Mr. Moncur commented that "just about anything can be built there." selling supplies for ceramics, macrame projects, automotive needs, photography, crafts and models all at a 20 percent savings or more. 'p'I 6 noon-- 8 y, The Auto Shop is fully equipped with stalls, lifts, tools and equipment to handle practically any automotive repair, even state inspections. "The only thing we don't let people do is turn their own brakes we have one of our authorized mechanics do it," said Mr. Moncur. de- pendents." four-wee- k Tuesday-Thursda- Friday, 10 es in ceramics, framing, woodworking, oil painting, macrame and photography. Many of the classes are two- - to ,773l$L ! L K oMCiie b realize Arts and Crafts Center include ill i 3 "' Center. liliiiiiii v ! ' pyirsyed By utilizing that free time constructively, you can pursue creative interests ceramics, oil painting, photography, framing, woodworkingnot to mention working on your car in the Auto Shop. t 1 Helen Edwards, sales clerkcashier at the Arts and Crafts Center Sales Store, completes purchase transaction. CireiJne " ' r -- ' ;mPi -- 1 i ' VV 1 f I . W I - I itA . a . ajva :f s I ?" ft' I'll' AA m Is six-wee- -- Coming attractions include a class in making flowers out of bread dough and an engraving service, which is currently being broken in. "Right now, we're engraving plaques, name-plate- s even skis and we hope to move into engraving trophies," said Mr. Moncur. ConThe annual test will also be held this month, with Artist-Craftsma- n I |