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Show H,!!top Times NEWS Aug. 16, 1991. NEWS BRIEFS El Contest addresses qualify at work The Contracting Directorate is sponsoring a writing contest with the theme, 'Quality f t Work." The purpose of the contest is to allow workers to analyze and openly express their viewi on the quality program in the work place and quality when it works for the benefit of all, a contest spokesman said. There are four categories in the contest: personal essay, expository prose, humorous poetry and serious poetry. Individuals and teams may submit entries. Judging will be done by a panel of outside professionals together with internal authorities on quality concepts in the work place. Originality and content will be the primary judg- ing criteria. are being conducted to provide prizes to contest winners. Questions regarding contest details should be directed to Lisa LeDue, Ext. 75543, or Jim Thiros, Ext. 77537. Fund-raiser- s 'Magic Bus' on base Monday A customized are-foaddition to Bldg. The CTF is a 5 2,000-sq891. The new facility will complete the integration of communications and computers. At present, communications and computer personnel are located in 14 different buildings. The completion of the CTF and subsequent relocation of personnel and equipment will allow for further consideration in workload and put Hill in a better position to compete for new workloads, according to speakers at the ceremony. Representatives from the local community and congressional offices attended the event. u ot Ogdcn hosts Utah AFA convention The 36th annual Utah state Air Force Association convention is scheduled for Aug. 23 and 24. This year's theme is, "Desert calm let's keep it that way!" Col. Michael Navarro, commander of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hill AFB, will be the spe- cial speaker. The schedule of events includes a tour of weapons load and ICBM test facilities. Those wishing to attend should contact Tom Juroshek, Ext. 72440, or Danette Casey, for registration information. F-1- 6 tractor trailer featuring the latest technology in graphics and supercomputing will be on base Monday. Binary-cod- e compatible products, including 3D graphics systems and servers and a high performance multi-medicolor personal computer will be exhibited. The bus will be located in the parking lot at the corner of Georgia and Gum Streets (north of Bldg. 1221). Demonstrations are scheduled from 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. 70-fo- ot a Groundbreaking ceremony After six years in the planning stages, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new consolidated telecommunications facility was held Aug. 7 at Hill AFB. 776-210- 1, Reduced air fares still available Active duty military personnel still have access to reduced rate air fares, according to Stu Chambers, Scheduled Airline Ticket Office. Reservists, National Guardsmen and military personnel with green ID cards who were on active duty status during the period from March 31, 1990, through Aug. 1, 1991, may still buy airplane tickets at the reduced rates offered by most airlines during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. "The airlines are continuing these special rates through Dec. 15," said Chambers. "The airlines will provide reduced rates to personnel who have a green Military - card or to reservists and National Guardsmen w ho present discharge orders for the period between March 1 and Sept. 30, 1991." Family members are also eligible. There are some restrictions when using the reduced rate air fares. The tickets are valid for oneway transportation only and open returns are not allowed. United Airlines is also offering special discounts on travel within the continental United States that are good until May 31, 1992. "SATO has a limited number of coupons for special discounts," Chambers said. "We're trying to get more, but for the moment, they are limited and will not be issued upon request." He added that these basis and may seats are sold on a limited-capacitnot always be available. For more information, contact SATO Travel, Ext. 74677. y Colleges come to base exchange The Education Office has arranged an education fair Aug. 23 and 24 at the base exchange. "It won't be long now before vacations are over and the kids are back in school," said Ken McClure of the education office. "This is the time of year when a lot of people think about continuing their own education, but for some reason never quite get around to it. The Education Office is trying to make the process of finding a school easier by holding the fair." Some of the colleges planning to attend are the University of Utah, Utah State University, Weber State University, Park College, Davis Applied TechApplied Technology nology Center, Ogden-Webe- r Columbia Westminster Center, College, the College, University of Phoenix and Phillips Junior College. The fair will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. It will be in the mall of the main base exchange, where both civilian and military can obtain Civilian Personnel Convenient and Quick Cosh!! Cash for personal needs, vacations, etc. V Military ID UP 7 or Civilian ID and $200 SMSTAMTL V!i Post Dated Check is all you need. IF YOU NEED INSTANT CASH, COME SEE US AT 300 EAST GENTILE ST. 0 (Inside Layton OPEN MON.-THUR- S. Mini-Mal- l) 10 TO 5 SAT. 1 2 TO 4 FRI. LAYTON, UTAH 10 TO 5:30 |