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Show o Litetimes November 26, 2003 Hill volunteers work hard so students can by Karl Tllton Hilltop Times I. 1 Photo by Airman 1st Class Ben Baldonado Volunteers from the Hill fire department and 775th Civil Engineer Squadron mix cement for the new playground equipment. ;, I mmMMi im V .5 - t m is w 1 5 w 9.3 - hr MA' A7 ,;v. ;( r T L i i .XV i W - - ' ,Uii - v ni. but not enough to have it installed. However, he had to look no further than Hill AFB for the answer. The school sent flyers home with students asking for volunteers, but things really started to pick up when Bryner made a phone call to the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron. "He thought we would be an ideal resource for putting in a playground, because we have a background in digging holes and pouring concrete," said 2nd Lt. Kelly Jaramillo, 775th CES project programmer, who organized CES volunteers. At 8 a.m. on a recent Saturday, close to 50 volunteers some parents and some not from 775th CES and Hill's fire department arrived at the empty i' i-- cfSSH "The equipment comes in could see what we were doing," Bryner said. With most of the equipment installed, all that was left were it and put it together," said Bryner. "They were a great the finishing touches handles to be installed and wood-chip- s build. crates Cm pieces) . We unpacked it and dug the holes and planted crew." By the end of the day the playground was no longer empty. It was filled with colorful structures that any child would have a hard time resisting. A slide, monkey bars and many other classic playground paraphernalia were present but there is also a game and a music area to keep the stutic-tac-t- oe dents entertained. "It was a smorgasbord of vol- all ages and backunteers grounds, from parents with kids at the school to single people with no kids," Jaramillo said. "We had a blast." Most of the work was finished the first day with the crew work-inlate into the night. g i Photo by Beth Young the past were basically not good enough for what needs to happen for kids today. The old wooden structures are not safe we get slivers and they are infested (with wasps) on a regular basis," said Bryner. "This school is one of the last ones in the district to even to be laid for soft landings if anyone should fall. Many have wood." eran's Day making sure they got done. "I called my husband (a captain at the Logistics Management Directorate) and he sent at work, within out an an hour he had 10 volunteers," of volunteers who came to help. volunteers spent their Vet- said Michelle Makalena, whose son is a fifth grader at Hill Field. "All the kids reap the benefits of this and they are all so excited for the new playground." Over the course of three days, more than 80 people worked hard to ensure that Hill Field Elementary students could play hard. "All my kids have gone here and part of being in the military, you give back to the community these folks are good to our kids so we thought we would help out," said Master Sgt. Scottie Slayback, 75th Security Forces Squadron. The new playground will not only make recess more fun for the students but it will also make it safer. "The playgrounds we had in by Beth Young Hilltop Times j. 1 - :; staff This is Paul Bryner's first year as principal at Hill Field Elementary. With 30 years of experience as a ''Hipp t j Photo by Beth Young Principal Paul Bryner and parent Michelle Makalena put on the finishing touches, as they Install the handrails to the hew equipment. refrigerate. Do not e any plastic bags or boxes used to store poultry. principal at elementary schools in Weber County, Bryner is well qualified. "I believe that kids are good and love to learn and we need to provide the opportunity forthein to do that. They need to come to a safe place with good caring people here to help them," he said of his educational philosophy. "If we give kids good examples and make it fun place to be they will learn and that is what it is all about" Along with the playground, Bryner has many improvements that were Get it done: It's essential to use a food thermometer when cooking turkey products to prevent undercooking, and e illness. Using a food consequently, prevent thermometer is the only reliable way to ensure safety and to determine the "doneness" of turkey. food-born- "People are willing to get involved especially if it is for their kids or for kids in general. This is a great opportunity for kids to see their parents involved. However, many of these people didn't have students here," he said. Bryner added that without the many volunteers, the playground would not have been possible for a long time. The work of these volunteers not only means the students get their playground sooner but it also saved the school $5,000 in labor costs. "The kids are psyched and several times we had kids say 'that's my daddy over there' really proud of what they are doing," said Bryner. "It is going to be a neat legacy for the children here and a tribute to the good volunteerism from the base. I really appreciate the wonderful support the base gives the elementary school and the children." Meet the principal f and Bryner says that he is not surprised by the outpouring s f Rinse turkey inside and out under cold, running water. Do not let the turkey soak in the water. Drain the bird on a sanitized surface. Use the turkey immediately after rinsing or cover re-us- their lights shining tion booklet, they began JFT1H . Frozen turkeys should be stored at 0 degrees or below and thawed under refrigeration, in cold water, or the microwave. Fresh turkeys should be stored at 26 degrees and above. Allow approximately 24 hours per four to five pounds to thaw in the refrigerator. Allow approximately 30 minutes per pound to thaw in cold water. The water should be Keep it clean: 50-pag- He had enough funds for badly needed playground equipment Keep it cold: Do not use warm or hot water. Elementary students get a chance to test out their new playground equipment. "We worked from 8 until 8. playground ready to work. by Beth Young We had automobiles out there instrucArmed with a e Hilltop Times staff so we to with Hill Field Elementary principal Paul Bryner had a dilemma The National Turkey Federation suggests the follow ing. Use or freeze fresh, raw poultry within the time frame on the package label. rd Hill Field To bag it or baste it? This burning question is on the minds of many this week as cooks across America pred pare to celebrate one of this country's most traditions, tomorrow. No matter how you roast it, there are a few things to remember before carving up this year's turkey entree. Whether you buy a fresh or frozen bird, proper handling will help ensure a delicious and healthy holiday meal. changed every 30 minutes. 1 J 2? assistant editor time-honore- play hard 3 day tips Turkey in mind for the school. Replacement of all the already begun and he plans on having a Compiled by 1st Lt. Sean Carter Hilltop Times staff Did you know... "The first Thanksgiving" was held in 1621 and lasted three days. Nearly 90 Native Americans attended the feast, accord ing to historic accounts. In addition to turkey, the first Thanksgiving meal was made up of seafood including shellfish and eel, ducks, geese, swans and possibly even eagle. Sweet potatoes, corn - on - the- cob, popcorn or cran berry sauce weren't on the table at the first Thanks giving as many of the ingredients hadn't yet been introduced to New England states. The Pilgrims journey took 65 days and they originally anchored at the site of Provincetown in Cape Cod, Mass. Among the Pilgrims were 51 men, 22 boys, 20 women (three of which were pregnant) and 11 . girls. trans-Atlant- lighting in the building has Thanksgiving facts V r 1 'tv..'' Paul Bryner walking track put in by next fall. "I want to move forward educationally. I have a good faculty hear and I believe that they are excited about teaching children," he said. "However, I don't have intent to turn the world upside down because (the teachers here) are already doing good things and I am here to support them." Bryner lives in Harrisville with his wife and has four children and two grandchild. ic The Mayflower weighed 180 tons and only about half of the passengers were Pilgrims. The Wampanoag tribe inhabited the land near the Pilgrims settlement. Their name means "people of the dawn." Massasoit, their sachem or chief, has a monu ment dedicated to him that reads, "Protector and Pre server of the Pilgrims." In 1863, President Lincoln decreed the last Thurs day of November would be observed each year as Thanks giving Day. The holiday was originally intended to be a morale booster for Union troops. j . |