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Show 3 Hilltop Times May 6, 1988 Comimiifee ouflliiniiiiniej bond drive sfraiegy Main goal is. to get Minuteman flag flying over base again A committee to outline strategy for this year's Hill AFB U.S. Savings Bond campaign is hard at work developing guidelines on how the 1988 drive will be conducted. The only goal of this year's drive will be to try to gain the privilege of. flying the Minuteman flag again over "Hill AFB, said the committee chairman. The flag was last flown here in 1978. This year's drive begins May 31 with a breakfast at the NCO club starting at 7 a.m. At the breakfast, all canvassers and key workers will be given encouragement and advice for conducting the campaign. Drive chairman, Col. Ronald E. Gordon, chief of the engineering division !at the Directorate of Materiel Management, said, "The theme 'Your The transition from winter to summer continues. This month we should expect more days with thunderstorms, according to SSgt. Monique T. Quin-toweather specialist for Detachment 6, 17th Weather Squadron. n Of interest to those in the ocis common the region currence of high based thunderstorms which are associated with strong gusty surface winds. These are often called "microbursts," she said. According to the sergeant, although rare, tornadoes do occur n, inter-mountai- while still benefiting themselves," he Passport to a Better Future' is aimed at almost everyone, from the very young to those of retirement age. "For the young, it could mean a stake in higher education, for others it could be the means of acquiring a on a home or a new car," he said. "To many more, it could mean a more secure retirement. "No matter what age, financial status or position, U.S. Savings Bonds are a good buy," the colonel said. With Ogden Air Logistics Center getting high ratings in the recent unit effectiveness inspection, Colonel Gordon feels a successful drive would be the icing on the cake for the center. "It would prove that this center's work force still considers it their patriotic duty to buy U.S. Savings Bonds, down-payme- said. bondmobile has The received a new coat of paint, music has been updated and it is ready to roll across Hill to encourage participation in the drive, according to the ever-popul- ar nt in the Salt Lake Valley and it is quite possible to have funnel clouds form in the vicinity. Last year at this time, we had occasional sightings of clouds and water spouts and a few severe thunderstorms with hail and strong winds. "April showers bring May flowers..." April definitely lived up to its reputation as the wettest spring month. Fifteen days with rain showers drenched our area with 2.43 inches of precipitation an amount which exceeds the average expected, she said. The mean maximum temperature was 59 degrees, two degrees above Photos, letters sought for special Hilltop issue colonel. "Last year's drive netted 1,391 new subscribers and 450 increased allotments for a 44 percent participation rate. This year, we only need to increase everything by just a few numbers to achieve our 50 percent goal and the opportunity of flying the Minuteman flag," said Colonel Gordon. ; The Hilltop Times on the information more will carry drive in future editions. Editor's note: average; the mean minimum was 40 degrees, two degrees above average. The high temperature for the month was 74 degrees which occurred on the 13th and the peak wind occurred on the seventh with wind out of the southwest at 47 knots. Here's what to expect in May (records current since 1967): High Low Avrogi 68 degrees F. 47 degrees F. Monthly precip Monthly snowfall precip 24-ho- 24-ho- snow . 1.80" 1.80" Record 88s F. 26 F. 5.92 inches 13.40 inches 1.75 inches 9 inches Data May May May May May May 30, 1984 1. 1967 1980 1975 21, 1981 The Hilltop Times staff wants to borrow letters and photoservice-membegraphs, sent home by at war or in conflict, , for publication in a special section planned for the May 20 issue of the newspaper. Whether 'the special section is published or not depends on the number of letters and photos received by the staff. Letters and photos must be received at the newspaper's office by May rs 13. Staff members will pick up let-"- : ters and photos from people who cannot bring them to the newspaper office. Being sought are letter and photos sent home by GIs serving during World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam or the actions in the Dominican Republic or Grenada. GIs' letters and pho- tos sent from other areas Ameri- can troops have been sent like the Berlin, Cuban missile, Persian Gulf and Central America crises are also welcome. Photocopies of letters are preferred. All photos and letters will be returned to the owners. The HiUtop Times office is located in Bldg. 1102, Room 118. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. If calling, at Exts. 77321 or 77322, Arana-Barrad- 18. 1977 as ask for SSgt. Louis or Ralph Jensen. With the fantastic gas mileage on Diahatsut you can drive to Las Vegas for $10 or less... Mcsu Por Mother Day, treatMom to a USDA Choice Regular RibeyeDinner withSalad Bar-o- nly $659. 67278 NEW '88 D I AH ATS U AS LOW AS 5 (si) OR ONLY 8.75 variable, 60 mos.. M 000 down, tax & license extra. OurSteaksTasteBenerBecauseTheyAre Better. 293S. State to Cloarflold Limited Time Only. 773-999- 9 1988. Golden Corral Corporation. Oldsmobilo gj &?Mc ma DAIHATSU |