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Show Nov. 23, 1994 13 Hilltop Times First sergeants, chaplains, volunteers ensure No me sits alone on ThanksgiviinLg Day 1 by TSgt. Darla J. Ernst 388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs orm residents were treated to an early (Thanksgiving feast Nov. 19 put on by the wing first sergeants. The spread was complete with turkey, ham, stuffing, potatoes and gravy, salads, and of course, pumpkin pie. And although the dorm residents seemed to appreciate the feast, some going back as many as six times, another program aims to give them a little more than just food for Thanksgiving feeling of home. Calls went out from first sergeants in each squadron making sure that people living in the dorms are not alone for Thanksgiving. Many of the calls weren't to the dorm residents, but to their supervisors. ' "We've tasked the supervisors with making sure our troops have somewhere to go," said SMSgt. Cassandra Gorman, Operations Support Squadron first sergeant. "We want to make sure no one is sitting alone in the dorms on Thanksgiving," she said. of the wing are Since approximately one-thir-d in the live who dormitories, making single people sure they are all fed on Thanksgiving is a big Christmas Party Children of base personnel invited! The Trading Post task. While many of the residents were invited for a traditional turto the homes of came forth with also the dinner, chapel key many volunteers. The first sergeants worked . with the chaplains to match the people with a invites all base personnel to its annual Children's Christmas Party, which will be hosted by Santa himself. All children in attendance will receive a gift and parents will be entertained with music and refreshments. The party will be at the Trading Post, Bldg. 524, on Dec. 3 from 10 family. For one newcomer to the wing, the thought of dinner with "strangers" seems a little different, but she thinks it will be much better than sitting around the dorms. SSgt. JoAnne Scibetta-Sergearrived at Hill three weeks ago. Her husband is still in Maine, leaving her with no family in the local area for the holidays. "I'm looking forward to meeting some new meal." people," she said, "and a home-cooke- d According to Chaplain (Maj.) Curtis Wallace, there are more volunteers than people without a place to go. "We have a list of volunteers, but not enough airmen," said Wallace. "That shows me that the squadrons are caring for their own people," he said. Regardless of who hosts the singles for Thanksgiving, the program's goal is for everyone to have a seat at the Thanksgiving table this year. nt a.m. to noon. EE o THE GIFTS THEY WILL APPRECIATE The Bird BRASS 8 GLASS VANITY 8 CHAIR ' ., Adjustable Mirror Upholstered Seat ZENITH FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP With the Bargains" USE DRASS DAKERS HACK ;2ES 50 For Both Ateo Available in White El QUALITY GIFTS FOR THE HOME Beautiful VJhito DAY DED Modal SM3683BT High Resolution Monitor Advanced Video knaglng Dark Qlaas Picture Tuba SEq Audio Surround Sound TVVCRCaWe Remote k Front AV Penal and wPorcelain Accen Frame Rear AV Panel hdudng Sec Our Gallery of Over 40 Beautiful Curio Cabinets!! ZENITH FINE FURNITURE CONSOLE 25 Diagonal Model SMS2504EW MTS Stereo Remote Control Traditional English Walnut Controls Sleep Timer InputOutput Jacka 178 Cable Ready t "1 52) Uevu New toon Menu System a-- OAK ROLL TOP DESK m in m ALL DESKS ON SALE! 11314 fwwuyu 10130 hwuuuii Liberty Oak Finish 1 9 W. 15" D, 72" H; Lighted Interior, VaneWS 27" W. 1? Mirrored Backs, Double D. 80" H; Beveled Frort Glass Door id Entry 3 CEDAR CHESTS wo".., 16" D, 6fT H; Lighted Top Bottom 7-P- myy sssjv B-P- - DINING C. C. SOFA iBy? Matching Love $369 SET .rf DINING - 1 Water;?.! "-- ' a SET in 28 Styles Great Selection All On Sale OAA V tl PRICES START AT lug Starting At prxo CREDIT INSTANT Te Take eo OAK EMTEHT AIM UIMT CEWTEH NO PARTICLE BOARD t p ; 8 ONLY 618 58" W, 48" H M aeanay oyt Oe. 77 Bird With the Bargains' FREE fay "tarett DELIVERY Cenveetent MitMy payitiefrta imr na tovm roof WMH eeed Creeit Of 44S ROY t IWO West PIMM 7)11400 uaiu mam .ni. 10 A.M.sat. te A.-- r.M. cmm a s - P.M. r -- Major Items SALE ENDS SAT. DEC. 5th mm couXCTron COaECTlON |