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Show NEWS WD light will be the Patriot missile by Debbie Christiansen launcher, which became known as the "Scudbuster" during Desert Storm. That evening, beginning a 5 p.m. at Operation Desert Salute will be held Memorial Weber in State University's Dee Events Monday, Day, Ogden to honor the men and women who served Center, a free patriotic program will be in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. held to conclude the day's activities. The day's activities begin at 9 a.m. "We are proud of the dedication and with a display of modern and vintage determination our troops, civilian aircraft at Ogden's Hinckley Airport. workers and their families showed durThe display will continue until 11 a.m. ing Desert Shield and Desert Storm-b- oth At noon, a parade featuring marchthose who were deployed and ing flights and equipment from every those who stayed home in supporting branch of the armed services will be roles," said Lt. CoL Brad Sutton, held on Washington Blvd. in Ogden 2849th Air Base Group deputy comfrom 20th Street to 30th Street. Many mander. "These activities are a chance Hill AFB units are scheduled to par- to show our appreciation and we hope ticipate in the parade. Another high all people involved with the base bring Hilltop Times staff writer May 24, 199) their families out to enjoy the day." The parade will also feature ticker tape, a riderless horse and a multiservice honor guard. All past war veterans are invited to participate and military equipment and armament will be on static display on 25th Street between Washington and Wall, said event organizers. In addition, a mobile hospital will be on display. Along the parade route, trees and lampposts have been decorated with red, white tnd blue ribbons and attendees are encouraged to bring flags and banners. There will also be a fly-bof 6 Fighting Falcons, a Stratotanker, an Apache helicopter and vintage aircraft, organizers said. The program at WSU will include a salute by Utah Gov. Norman Bangert-er- . Sen. Orrin Hatch, Congressmen James Hansen and Bill Orton are also slated to make remarks. The featured artist will be singer David Pomearanz. Additional entertainment will be provided by David Betros, Kristine y F-1- KC-13- 5 Hilltop Times 3 Wallin, Colleen Bott, the Murray Sym- phonic Band, the Bountiful City Stars and the Roy Valley Stars. An indoor fireworks show will accompany the grande finale. Transportation will be provided to and from the parade only for parade participants and their families. Buses will leave the Thornton Community Center, Bldg. 460, at 10 a.m. They will return to the base at 2:30 and 4 p.m., leaving from the Pay 'N Pak parking lot at 2750 Washington. For more information about transportation, call Jodie Carson at Ext. 75452. Military members and their families will have reserved seating for the evening's program, while others will have open seating. Military members may obtain free tickets from their unit first sergeants. Tickets for civilians are available at the Dee Events Center ticket office or contact Judy Lemmons at Ext. 73881 or Wynn Covieo at Ext. 73281 or for ticket 627-143- 0 INEWSIBRIEFS Carnival rides The Hill AFB Spring Carnival will begin Wednes- 5-- day and continue through June 2 at Centennial Park. The carnival will feature kiddie and adult rides, games, concessions and entertainment. The hours will be as follows: Wednesday, p.m.; Thursday, p.m.; May 5 to 31, p.m. midnight; June 1, noon to midnight and June 2, noon to 10 p.m. For more information, call the Youth Center at 5-1- 777-241- 0 5-1- on June 9. The show will be held from p.m. at Centennial Park, located just inside the South Gate. The Tops in Blue cast is made up entirely of active duty Air Force members, including Hill AFB's TSgt. Kenny Sawyer. Under normal circumstances, the Tops in Blue team visits Air Force bases only once a year, but in honor of the troop's homecoming, Hill is being treated to a second performance, said Michelle Ruff, of Hill's Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division. Although dedicated to all returning troops, the show is open to the general public and is free of charge. Those who do not have access to the base are advised to use the South Gate for entry. Because seating will be limited, spectators are en 0 9. Concert in tho park The Air Force's top performers, Tops in Blue, will perform a special outdoor "Salute to the Troops" 7 couraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. For more information, call the Thornton Community Center at 777-366- 1. Nominate your dad A father of the year essay contest is being sponsored by the Youth Center. Youth may enter an essay of 500 words or less on why their dad is the best. Essays are due at the Youth Center by 9 p.m. on May 31. Prizes include a plaque, fruit basket, dinner at the Noncommissioned Officers' Club and a $20 gift certificate to the base exchange. The winner will be announced June 12. For more information, call the Youth Center, Bldg. 883, at 777-241- 9. 1? A A "'nKncArw? Military - Civilian Personnel Convenient and Quick Cash!! Cash for. personal needs, vacations, etc. M0W 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 (p TUT TH 300 fn W R"W EAST GENTILE ST. OPEN MON.-THUR- S. (Inside Layton Mini-Mal- l) 10 TO 5 SAT. 12 TO 4 FRI. LAYTON, UTAH 10 TO 5:30 |
