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Show HilltopA July 24 1997 . NEWS BRIEFS Condon optimistic about future of America's military services Free concert in Salt Lake City free outdoor concert, "Singin in the Park," is July 31, 7:30 p.m., at Valley Regional Park, 5100 S 2700 W, Salt Lake City. The show is put on by the Utah Symphony and the Utah Opera. A by Dave Kenziora Office of History ACC Park contliienee in the future of the enlisted dining in at Centennial The Air Combat Command Top 3 will host an ACC enlisted dining in Aug. 15, at Centennial Park. The cost is $10 for pay grades E-- 4 and below, $12 for and $14 for E-- 7 and above. All ACC enlisted and members are invited to attend. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Call unit first sergeants to sign up for tickets. The menu is barbecue chicken, potatoes and corn on the cob. Dress is desert camouflage or battle dress uniform. Retired CMSgt. Joseph S. Jones, former 17the Air Force senior enlisted advisor, Sembach Air Base, Germany will be the guest Expressing Maj. Cien. Pat Condon. Ogden Air Center commander, discussed a wide range of national and local issues at the recent Air Force E-- 5 E-- 6 Association Industrial Associates' luncheon. Condon said that the nation should take pride in being strong, optimistic about the future and opportunistic in communicating the value of military strength. He said the true value of America's military strength is in preventing w ar. Reviewing America's historic aversion to a large military force during peacetime, repeated buildups and drawdowns and the very high cost of warfare, he sug-'ed that an ounce of prevention is worth far more : the pound of cure. speaker. c idon reminded the audience that attaining the not agth to deter aggression is the wisest course u ike too much for granted, or repeat the degree of ci placency that, in the long run. is more costly than n taining what we've already paid dearly for. general expressed his pride in the Hill AFB fam-i- ! r its team effort in bringing about a degree of sta-by in base operations. He cited the hard work and sacrifice of active duty as well as reserve military members, civil servants, contractors, dependents and others of the local communities who've made this a better place to live and work despite the demands of the mission. He said Ogden Al.C's workload this year is comparable to last year's about $4 million (direct product hours and that prospects for more work standard) are good, although subject to the results of ongoing negotiations between the administration and Congress. He expressed confidence in the future of the state and aerospace industry, mentioning the upcoming Olympics and public private competitions for workload from installations to be closed. Prior to the commander's address. John Dearness introduced the Industrial Associates' new officers, Nancy Greger. vice president: Kick Hartle. treasurer: and Ron Greger. secretary; along with state and national AKA officials Boyd Anderson. Pan Hendrickson. Nathan Mazer and lack IVice. 1 o s Free holiday fireworks in Layton Photo by John Dearness Maj. Gen. Pat Condon and his wife, Judy, received gifts from association members in appreciation of their help. The general was given golf balls imprinted with company logos of participating members, Mrs. Condon got a plant called "Ficus golf ballus." Nancy Gregor (center) presented the gifts. T; Industrial Associates members are AFC ARING Research Corp.; Atlantic Corp.; AVMECH Associates; Battelle Bill Mizuno, ConsulN. American; Chesapeake Systant; Boeing; Boeing. tems; Comfort Suites; Decision Systems Tech. Inc.; Draper Labs; Eva Jensen, Consultant; First Security Bank; Freeport Center; Geared Systems; GTE; Honeywell; Howe Associates; Hughes Missile Systems; Lab; BDM; Berry Enterprises; There will be a free fireworks show featuring the Utah Symphony today, 7:30 p.m., at the Edward A. Kenley Centennial Amphitheater in Layton Commons Park. TSP season ends soon Open season for the Thrift Savings Plan closes July 31, 4 p.m. To change how payroll dollars are being deposited into TSP funds or to increase the allotment, go to Civilian Personnel, Bldg. 1245, Rm. 2, and fill out an TSP 1 Form. For more information call Adele Parker, Ext. 388th LSS sells cookbooks The 388th Logistics Support Squadron has created, "The Magic Behind the Mission" cookbook. It features more than 300 recipes and 400 household hints. Cost is $7. which benefits the 388th LSS Booster Club. To purchase the book contact. Amn. Veronica Gad-seExt. Litton Systems: Litton Guidance & Controls; Lockheed Martin: Logicon; Logistics Specialists: Mecham & Associates; Modern Tech Corp; NCE Information Ogden Park Hotel: Systems; Northrop-Grumman- ; Data Systems; Productive Consultants Inc.; Omega Radisson Suites Hotel; REDCON; SAIC; Scientech Inc.; Southwest Research Institute; Sverdrup Tech., Inc.; Systems & Electronics, Inc.; Textron Systems Division: Thiokol Defense Div.; TRW; United International Group; WATCO Properties, Inc.: and Western Real Estate. n, Arts festival in Bountiful The BountifulDavis Art Center Arts and Folk 1 1 a.m. 10 p.m., at Bountiful City Festival is Aug. Park. The cost is $3 per person, $10 per family, and children under age 12 get in free. There will be artist and food booths, a children's art yard, and dancers and musicians from all over the world. Volunteers are also needed to host two people from abroad Aug. For more information call Dawna Holt, or Lem Sutton. 7-- 9. -- 298-081- 8 295-502- 5. School registration at Hill Field Ele- mentary New student registration at Hill Field Elementary School is Aug. 1. 8:30 a.m. - noon for grades kinder- garten through sixth grade. This registration is for new students who have recently moved into the area. Parents or guardians need to bring the student's birth certificate, immunization record and social security number. School starts Aug. 25. 8:30 a.m. D Child abuse prevention conference at Weber State "Preserving the Innocence of Children," a conference from the Child Abuse Prevention Center, is Aug. 5 and 6. at Weber State University in Ogden. Presentations will focus on preventing child abuse and the impact that domestic violence has on children. Workshop topics include making and keeping healthy families; domestic violence treatment models: interviewing techniques: and making the courts safer for children. I'lte cost is $85 for the two-daconference, or $45 lor one day. Lunch and breaks are included both days. I or more information or to receive a conference program, call IWMWtnv f 1 y f iiiini 649th CLSS donates, sets up computers for kids Fwt SSt ro J" Nvy SSgt a Mart Hood (back row. MercK TSgt. Bob Gotsch. Judy Nixon, principal. Hill Field aland around on ot the sixteen computers donated to Hill s Mth Combat Logistics Support Hill FHd ScWi Squadron July 2 The computers were acquired set up by the Department ot Defense Computers that are deemed obsolete can flvovg-- ts SooJ rvstied to " Kv- - TV members of the 649th CLSS picked up the computers and set them up at the school b Jorts Ocoed to oonjt t ccwriputer after he heard the school needed the equipment. He also had to make sure cear and mat the Windows and MS DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System) progiams ccwvrt aneotcs cc Pv.te' be used in the classrooms for reading, math and science progiams SSgt Ken sxed Coecr TeMcCo-T'Fcote (fv! pictured) also helped deliver and set up the computers TSjt Jm Ert ScnN. SSt Cr. jcMnsen and SSgt. Bryan 9-1- E-- t appointment re ai bi'.'xv.s vVivinN. si.v. S v. rsvrvury ; "e : . W dep;;t o:'cc:er.sc or.t ot xY. h.'.r,iT sec;;r:t .ie.. :r. j.er..i aiV..itii r.ke FijCtitcr expec: :he U:c ovJc ot'the :V n-e- .... :'?..: : " Joint St ike l'ii;htei miti.itie li.is Miot drd llie tlie oppoi tumtv to take a pio .u Iim- ioIc in imd reduce h.i.u ilou m.ilci i.iU dispov.il ir.g r.ex cestv" said Kotei ' Pirie, acting .im..uii s- u i.u i Na. who i.Mned vioodm.iu at Patuvriit "And il adi'uV. belief;' ot teaming the N.iw and Mai uuoip. i v e " " .; v ' i N.n tt-i- - B ANG Band coming to Hill The s " Vho - I - .!. - li.i-t- - Blue Cross Blue Shield rep at Hill Hue Cross and Hlue Shield representative. Gabe Vega, will be available to answer questions about coverage or billing problems Wednesday. 1 a.m.. in to make an Hldg. 11U5. Room 12. Call Ext. I he I .V.'Ut U.S. Air Force Band, also known as the he (..iieway to the West" Air National Guard Hand, will pl.iv Wednesday. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.. at Centennial I'.u k The conceit is in celebration of the 50th annivei .u v ,l the Air Force. All base personnel and then i.iuiilies ,ii e invited to bring lunch and lawn chairs. lie unit consists ot the Concert HandJ.tr Band, and Mat clung n.iml Hie band was established in 1947 t and is d.ised at I amhet t St I outs International I l i in.ue Ext call Valerie Chavez. inioi tnatiou I Air-po- |