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Show Hilltop Times Nov. 9, 1989 :J West-en- d a Jm wellness Robert Haddix, an ar- chitect with the 2849th Civil Engineering Squadron, checks blueprints with work being done in the construction of the new West Side Wellness Center, now under way in the south end of Bldg. 1277. The new center will feature men's and women's showerlocker rooms with daily use lockers, an aerobics area, a staff office and an exercise equipment area. Bids are being processed for 12 exercise equipment stations, plus two step machines two rowing machines, a treadmill, two v.,-"- . ....CS - Ak J 'V.d'l '(()" "k:"'' noir S.5.QQ00 0 Base officials announced donations continue to be received for the HiU AFB 1990 Combined Federal Campaign. More than 92 percent of the $500,000 goal has been pledged to date.. Hill AFB is the largest contributor to the statewide campaign involving all federal agencies. Local, national and international health and humaii service agencies benefit from funds generated effort. through the official offers The campaign military and civilian emthe opportunity to help a variety of agenployees cies through donations, said Gerald Yearsley, base campaign chairperson. Before an agency can be included in CFC, it must meet stringent eligibility refund-raisin- g X1. ' A' quirements. Participating organizations run the gamut of charitable causes from medical research to relief for victims of disasters. "We are very proud of the several organizations who have exceeded their goals," Mr. Yearsley said. "Early indications are that the number of Eagle Club members will increase this year," he said. Special statuettes are presented to contributors to recognize donors who pledge $250 or more." The campaign will continue through Nov. 15. Organizational key workers are responsible for contacting employees and providing them with campaign informational materials and pledge cards. "The pledges are coming in daily and we are encouraged, but we can't give up now," Mr. Yearsley " ex- state-of-the-a- rt QIlril(alDli1S ercise bicycles and four standard exercise bicycles. Jan. 15, 1990, is the targeted opening date. U.S. Air Force Photo said. AFA notes Voterons Day Members of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Air Force Association will observe Veterans Day with a personal "thank you" to each of the patients in the Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Hospital. According to Jon.Shively, chapter-presideneach of the 350 patients will receive a card expressing the chapter's appreciation for their dedicated service to the nation. "It's a small gesture, but we hope this token will remind these veterans that their sacrifices are remembered and appreciated on this Veterans Day," Mr. Shively said. Wheelchair basketball The third annual General's Challenge wheelchair basketball game will be played at 7 p.m. Monday, at the Hess Fitness Center. The Starbirds team, made up of senior officers on the base and led by Maj. Gen. James W. Hopp, Ogden Air Logistics Center commander, will play the Ogden Outlaws wheelchair basketball team. The event, including a halftime show, will benefit the Holiday Baskets Program to feed the needy at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Food and nominal donations will be accepted at the event. For further information, contact 1st Lt. Christine Cartaya at Ext. 78682 or 2nd Lt. John Hamilton at Ext. 74205. Special seminar Problems facing today's youth will be the topic of a special discussion and ,rC t, assessment session for children next ily Support Center. A survey conducted last year at local secondary schools has revealed that drugs in various forms are readily available to area youth, said Family Support Center officials. Susan' Kosta, a nationally recognized author and counselor, will conduct the seminar on Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the center, Bldg. 308N. She will lead a discussion with parents about the pressures facing today's youth. Topics include drugs, teen-ag- e adjustments and teen risk factors. Additionally, the center will sponsor a free assessments clinic on Wednes, day from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Staff personnel from Charter Summit Hospital will conduct assessments with computerized analysis of children Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling Ext. 75855 or 74681. These services are available to all military and Department of Defense civilian personnel and their family members. For further information, contact Family Support Center, Ext. 74681. 10-1- m Published by MorMedia, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S.- Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Hilltop TVmes are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Survey to study RANDOLPH AF life Texas AFB, The new method of purchasing dur- (AFNS)-Nea- rly 13,000 Air Force peoing the past year has resulted in a sav- ple will be asked in November to parings of about 25 percent over other ticipate in a survey of Air Force life. It will ask opinions on a wide range of years. A issues. HTT deadline announced personnel The survey has been conducted evThe deadline to submit items for ery three years since 1977. Results will in the Nov. 22 issue of the be used to brief senior leadership on publication Hilltop Times is Nov. 14 at noon. Air Force concerns and help shape fuThe Hilltop Times office is located ture policy. A in Bldg. 1102. Phone Ext. 77321 for These surveys make a difference, more information. said Capt. Holly Burgess, a personnel survey analyst at the Air Force Miln dining-iRange itary Personnel Center. . The annual range battle dress uniPast have helped justify form dining-i- has been rescheduled changes surveys for the better, she said. from Wednesday to Nov. 2L There will be bus transportation 'Tops in Blue' tonightin from Hill AFB to Oasis. It will leave Air Force entertainers, "Tops the Hill Officers' Club at 2 p.m. Nov. Blue," will perform tonight at 7:30 21, arrive at Oasis at 4 p.m. and return p.m. at the base theater. that evening at Hill. For more informaThis year's show, "A Dream into the tion contact Captain Simmons at Ext. Future' will play at more than 200 1578 or SSgt. Amesquita at Ext. 1525. Air Force bases worldwide and will be by more than 500,000 people. Hold placed on bonds seen Due to limited seating, the The Air Force Accounting and performance is open only to Finance Center has directed all acmilitary members and their depencounting and finance offices to hold all dents. Seating is on a first-comSeries EE Bonds they issue until pasbasis. For more information sage of debt ceiling legislation. contact the Recreation Center at Ext. "We will continue normal payroll 73661. " reset n 90-minu- te first-serve- d e, management officer in the 2849th Air Base Group contract planning section, recent deregulation in the gas indus Hilltop Times Faries. chief of Hill AFB's Accounting and Finance office. ' utility company. 8. A' - m A savings of more than $500,000 in natural gas costs was realized by Hill AFB during fiscal 1989 as a result of "spot market" shopping. According to John Fenn, an energy : - . Force to buy gas from the lowest bapriced competitor on a short-tersis. The Air Force is no longer forced to purchase natural gas from a single 'Spot market' shopping saves big money Combat Strength Through Logitic - try has opened up the opportunity for withholdings, as well as preparing and Hill to shop for gas prices and pur- dating bonds. We will resume mailing chase natural gas on a short-terbonds to appropriate individuals once basis. the debl; ceiling legislation is passed or The method of purchasing, known as we receive authority to continue norspot market shopping, allows the Air mal operation,'' said Maj.- Jamie R. week sponsored by the Hill AFB Fam- J A, T"" Defense or the Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertisements in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Air Force or MorMedia, Inc. of the products or services advertised. 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