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Show Tighter budget will shift custodial duties r. by Daren McEwen gone into effect, many housekeeping'custodial duties will need to be equally shared among all elements of the work force, both military and civilian. A recent change in the Master Labor Agreement Hilltop Times staff writer The current limited funding and a forecast for even tighter times ahead require a shift in how custodial services and housekeeping duties are performed at Hill AFB. According to Patrick C. McReaken, deputy base civil engineer, the burden for many custodial and housekeeping duties will fall increasingly upon civilian employees and military members of the work force because of the cuts. The custodial contracts for fiscal 1990 expired Tuesday, and the new contracts for fiscal 1991 will reduce services, including the emptying of office wastebaskets and other custodial services. Housekeeping and custodial duties were formerly performed either by contract, military members or civilian employees who volunteered to assist. Contract services will continue under the direction of the 2849th Civil Engineering Squadron, for which 66 The shift in responsibilities will provide an excellent opportunity for everyone to support base appearance. 99 Patrick U. McReaken Deputy base civil engineer resources have been allocated, but all other housekeeping duties will be performed by the work force. Now that the fiscal 1991 contracts have in-hou- negotiated with the American Federation of Government Employees Local 1592 allows civilians to assist in custodial duties, and they, together with military members, will be called upon to empty waste baskets, vacuum hallways, serve in grounds "clean sweep" projects and other types of housekeeping functions. "The shift in responsibilities will provide an excellent opportunity for everyone to support base appearance," Mr. McReaken said, "and the individual support will contribute toward organizational pride, ownership and productivity," he said. For questions on custodial services, contact Carlene Waller, DEED, Ext, 71210. For questions on civilian labor relations, contact Kay Self, HACEL, Ext. 77128. NEWS BRIEFS School district plans public meetings Davis County Schools will open a new high school in Lay ton in the fall of 1992 and boundary adjustments are necessary for the high schools in the north end of the county. A detailed study has been under way for the past few months by the advisory committee comprised of parents and community leaders. Consultant Darrell White has assisted in the evaluation of the many factors considered in such a decision natural boundaries, safety, neighborhoods, balances, enrollment projections, development, etc. The initial report and recommendations coming from the committee were delivered to the Board of Education at a special meeting Tuesday. No deci socio-econom- ic sions were made at this meeting, and the board authorized public meetings to hear the reactions of parents affected by the recommended changes. The following dates have been scheduled leading to a final decision on the matter: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Public hearings at Clearfield High School. May 21, 5:30 p.m. Public hearings at Layton High School. June 4, 5:30 p.m. First reading agenda matter, Layton High School. June 18, 5:30 p.m. Final action matter, Farming-to- n Junior High School. received an updated listing of employment opportunities and services list, officials in that office said. The list is comprised of companies that have contacted the Air Force directly and expressed an interest in hiring people leaving the military. Those anticipating to be separating in the future may stop by the Education Office, Bldg. 383, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and pick up a copy. How visiting hours set The obstetrical unit at U.S. Air Force Hospital, Hill, announces new visiting hours. They are as follows: Employment opportunity list updated The Hill AFB education services office has just Fathersgrandparents 8 a.m.-- 8 baby p.m.; all others 5:30-7:3- 0 dren under the age of 12 please. 6-- 8 r Military - Civilian Personnel Convenient and Quick Cash!! Cash for personal needs, vacations, etc. W UP T $200 INSTANTLY!! Military ID or Civilian ID and Post Dated Check is all you ! need. IF YOU NEED AN INSTANT LOAN, COME SEE US AT 300 EAST GENTILE ST. OPEN MON. (Inside Layton - FRI. 10 TO 5 Mini-Mal- l) LAYTON, UTAH SAT. 12 TO 4 lliillliiiiiMiiiiiSliiHiMB p.m.; siblings of p.m. No chil- |