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Show April 28, 1994 Hilltop Times Vk5aaOD issue. We need to let the country know what's going on," said McCall. "We need to be smart about our defense dollars. Downsizing is right and it makes sense for.our country. The issue right now is to do something that will create a win-wi- n situation for every American, while at the same D Continued from Page 1 lars from Hill, 4,500 defense contractors depend on Hill's continued existence. D The total impact to the state of Utah is estimated to be $2.3 billion annually. Twenty-thre- e members of the Hill DDO '95 Committee act as an executive board; total membership exceeds 100. To fund committee activities, the group has raised $300,000 through private contributions and the state has allocated $250,000 for committee activities during 1994. Among the first things the committee did after being formed was to incorporate itself, and "then we hired a president, went fact finding, and talked to decision makers in Washington, D.C.," McCall said. To heighten the awareness of Utahns about the importance of keeping military installations in the state, mailings were sent out, advertising was put on local billboards, speakers went to dozens of functions, the media was supplied with press releases, a biweekly newsletter is now being published, and every opportunity to appear on TV and radio is being taken advantage of. Everything possible to gain local support is being done, McCall said. The group has been instrumental in energizing and activating Utah's lawmakers, McCall said. "Our elected officials are focused and working daily to make sure they are involved in the legislative processes that will secure the future of northern Utah's military 66 The HillDDO '95 Committee is going to support us and between us, we can form a partnership of excellence! Iptl 99 fjiif time preserving northern Utah's military installations," McCall said. She also pointed out that Hill's efficiency ratings are the envy of the other air logistics centers and interservicing continues to gain support at DOD level. Hill's future looks bright since it is among the top three depots in DOD by any standard. In turn, the responsibility is put back on the shoulders of Hill's force, McCall said. "You will have to give 110 percent. The base is being evaluated every day and the HillDDO '95 Committee is taking every opportunity to say, 'Look at these people, look at what they "are doing!' If efficiency and productivity ever counted, it's now," she said. She also said the estimated $1.3 billion cost of closing Hill and relocating facilities elsewhere makes shutdown costs for Hill prohibitive and sooner or later, this message will get through. Like a coach at a pep rally, McCall told the enthusiastic audience, "Do your job with quality just like you have done in the past. The HillDDO '95 Committee is going to support you .jifffl Vicki McCall Photo by Gregg Wixom Chairman, HillDDO '95 Committee installations." Though this doesn't guarantee anyThe committee has assisted the thing, once the BRAC process starts again, it's one of those things that can governor in his efforts to form a mutuMcCall al support alliance with four other be checked off as a states that have air logistics centers said. Since Hill's closure will be decided Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma and California to ensure that competi- in Washington, D.C., the HillDDO '95 tion for workloads and interservicing committee has employed a public relations firm, Center for the New West, is carried out. to lobby for the base's continuation. And, according to McCall, the coaliTo promote national interest, artition is working well. "We're the best cles about the BRAC process have the in organized community group been submitted to the The Wall Street we to as and continue country spread our message, our skeptics are revers- Journal, the New York Times, U.S.A. Today and several other trade jouring their positions," she said. To alleviate one of Hill's problems nals. And, the committee is looking ads in many that will certainly be looked at by the into taking out 1995 Base Realignment and Closure publications. McCall said, "The message is getCommission, this year's state legislaeasemillion to buy ture set aside $10 ting out in all forums. "We believe, and the state believes, ments to prevent encroachment upon Hill's runway and flight paths. that we need to make this a political non-issu-e, full-pag-e and between us, we can form a partnership of excellence!" Body of missing 388th FW airman found in Wyoming The body of a man found in Wyoming April 17, was positively identified Monday as a recently discharged airman from Hill AFB's 388th Fighter Wing. Bret D. Simmons, who was an assistant crew chief for an 6 in the 34th Fighter Squadron, was dis. F-1- charged from the Air Force April 15. The 21 year-old had an airline ticket for a flight to Boston, scheduled to depart Salt Lake City at 10 p.m. on the 15th, but for some reason he didn't make the flight. He was reported missing by his family to Hill officials -- on April 16. Park College graduation meeting There will be a Park College graduation meeting Wednesday at 3:30 Vm., BldS-- 383 Room 112. The Education Office needs everyone's help to ensure that no one is left out of the graduation program, and that there are no surprises. Attendance is mandatory, so if you cannot be ' there please call Ext. last-minu- te Mother's Day gift ideas Some moms suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms and may not be able to enjoy flowers as a Mother's Day gift. The following ideas are bloom-fre- e alternatives: Design a homemade recipe book for Mom's own recipes. D Hire a professional service to perform a complete spring cleaning. : . Logistics Center Public Affairs Of fice. i?Howeyer, we had the records sent overnight to Wyoming authorities as soon as they were received at Positive identification was delayed because Simmons' medical and dental records had been mailed April 15 to the Air Force Military Personnel Center at Randolph AFB in San Antonio, Texas, upon his discharge. This made scientific identification impossible until the records made their way through the mail to Texas, were located and sent to civilian police investigators in Wyoming. Identification was confirmed by the state crime lab in Cheyenne, Wyo., through the matched dental records. "We regret that the family had to wait for a positive identification," said Len Barry of the Ogden Air Randolph." Simmons had served in Southwest Asia in 1992 in support of continuing Operation Desert Storm ac- tivities. Simmons' body was transported to his hometown of Beverly, Mass., by his father Harold Simmons, Monday. Uinta County, Wyo., officials have not yet determined a cause of death. News Briefs The 649th Security Police Squadron needs your help they can't always be at the right place at the right time. They also have no way of knowing who is a stranger in a neighborhood. But your neighbors know you, and you know them. You know their families and the kind of car they drive. Through Neighborhood Watch, you and your neighbors can get to know each other better and learn to look out for each other. It also helps the security police if you and your neighbor report suspicious activities in you neighborhood.' If you see a crime, the security police want you to report it by dialing 911. "The Neighborhood Watch program can keep our community safe and it serves everybody," said Lt. Col. John Schauffert, D Transfer some of her favorite music from albums to cassette or compact disc. Donate time or money to Mom's favorite charity. ' O Compile memorable photographs of you and Mom in an album or framed collage. D Prepare a home-cooke- d meal in your home. D Give her a gardener's starter kit with basic tools like a rake, spade and gardening gloves. (Information courtesy Schering Laboratories, Kenilworth, NJ.) Neighborhood Watch meeting The Neighborhood Watch program is simply you and your neighbors working together with the security police to reduce criminal activities in your chief, 649th SPS. 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