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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JANUARY 21, 1982 Insurance Changes Announced Hi By TOM BUSSELBERG HILL AFB come, Hill AFB is really an exciting place. Ive never seen so many important things going on. The people are tremendously impressive. Those people are on the job to support 30 missions and include everything from a base police and fire department to civil engineers and a snow removal crew he said is now a bit Hill Air Force Base will continue to provide a vital cog in the nations defense posture as it looks to a bright future. WHILE ADMITTING hes not privy to everything the at the Pentagon in higher-up- s Washington are planning, Base Commander Joseph Battaglia says the future looks very optimistic although prior to the current adminis- HE ALSO praised the cooperation between the base and surrounding area indicating, Id be awfully naive if I thought this installation could survive without the surrounding area. Im told the surrounding communities actually rallied, and gave money for its years ago, has worldwide responsibility for management and repair of the F-- 1 6, and Titan II fighters, among others. he Singling out the said more than 100 are housed on base with a mission to train personnel in flight and maintenance, including military from around the globe. That means By DR. CLARK L. PUFFER Utah Public Employees Association F-- be- possessing had approval to hire based on our workload. The MX we know where it wont be based if that had been here, I foresaw our mission growing substantially. combat-read- Each year, industry and government leaders appropriate millions of dollars for the purchase of computers, copiers, typewriters, and scores of other machines. It is a sound financial practice to expedite work with the most y capability to deploy and fight at any time," he explained. The ALC (Ogden Air Logistic Center) will still manage that mission. Well gain overall, he said, noting that other activities or missions are adding to the workload that finds 19,600 employed at the base, including 14,200 civilians, making it the states largest employer. MODIFICATIONS of the fighter jet will add to the workload that sees the base as one of the nations five big logistics centers. We want to 6 e spread out the workload we want to balance that. We will pick up more of that and that will mean more people," Col. Battaglia said. That will make it harder on the enemy. high-surg- While he expects operationstay about the same, many transients will live on base about three-fou- r al activities to weeks to receive training. Hill AFB is a vital cog in our national defense posture. I think the future looks bright, bigger and better. We hold hour heads high." RELATING HIS own feelings about the base and area the recent arrival said, For a guy who didnt know anything about Utah or really care to and cost efficient machines available. THE BASE also oversees the Utah Testing Range that covers much of the western desert, encompassing one million acres, or about a land area twice the size of Salt Lake County. Used for launch and recovery tests, that function is areas getting bigger ev- machines. Again, it is good business practice to keep mechanical devices working at their highest potential. the colonel said. Other major missions are performed by the 508th Tactical Fighter group of reservists prepared to be combat ready workload to correspond to their capacities. Of course, to fight wherever needed made up of local residents, and a helicopter group that flies local search and rescue operations, completing 20 missions The 1945th during 1980-8radar evaluation mission is unique in the world as it monitors the vast radar system. THE BASE itself covers 7,000 acres, or about 70 times the size of Salt Lakes Liberty Park with an acquisition value of about $4 billion. An employee payroll that has skyrocketed from $76 million 20 years ago to $430 million last year pumps eight tenths of a billion dollars into the state's economy, he said. Noting 51 percent or 8,800 of the employees live in Davis County, he said a majority of the nearly 6,000 retired milit limitations and adjust the breakdowns occur from time to time when the equipment has seen many hours of work. But that is to be expected. WHY ARENT employees Morgan, the associate execu- mortal Wife" by Irving Stone. Mrs. Beth Tall entertained the A'Lonas Club at her home Tuesday afternoon. The Lantern Club met at the home of Mrs. Florence Bishop on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Daughter of Utah Pioneers met on Thursday for a dinner meeting at the Silverage Center in Kaysville. Following a delicious meal they continued with e their meeting with Mrs. Hales giving the lesson on an early pioneer. Fourteen members enjoyed the event. Wilson were assisting hostesses. The program was given by Donna Petro who showed her doll collection. The Sunflower Camp of Dor-rain- treated like machines? Especially in public employment, individuals are expected p to perform with little regard for work overload. This results in an inflated employee turnover rate. The State Dept, of Personnel Management recently stated Utahs turnover 0 rate is between percent annually! IS THIS good business? If the state invests $15,000 per year in wages for a new emr ployee and then bums out within three years, its investment of $45,000 shows no return thereafter. They train and provide valuable experience-then discard them. An anology can be drawn to the purchase of an expensive piece of office equipment. It is purchased, programmed, used nance. PUBLIC employees are much the same as this machine. They are discarded or forced into private industry by low pay, inadequate beor nefits, reductions-in-forc- e excessive workloads. Private employers find a real treasure in such people. They pick them up from the discard pile and put them to work for the simple cost of a monthly non-sto- 30-4- wage. They have received their expensive program- him-he- ming and experience while on government payrolls. THIS APPROACH to gov- ernment service costs The North Davis Womens Republican Club membership drive is now on. They have an organization that meets once a and maintained for three years. At the end of that period, it is thrown out with the trash. It can still provide many good years of service. But it is discarded and left for someone else to pick up and utilize with no initial investment; only continued mainte- - with patients now being THE COUNTY dues are $5. Dues may be mailed to the clubs secretary, Mrs. Jean-nin- e Crabtree at 3381 West 300 North, West Point, Utah 84015 or to Mrs. Ruby Price, vice chairman of Davis Countys Republican party at 933 W. ing. Employees often find themselves performing tasks for which they have not been adequately prepared. This 376-251- 9. changes, federal workers should contact the administrator of their federal program. DUP Board when improperly in- formed about how public employment is managed, whould they allow this type of thing to continue? If they knew about working conditions, improper training problems, poor pay and the lack of feeling for employees, would any of them ever apply for government jobs? Holds Meeting for BASIC Hospital benefits the treatment of alcoholism have been eliminated under both high and low option plans. Services will be paid for detoxification only. Home Health Care benefits are eliminated under those with Low Option plans. treatment for mental illness will be covered for 60 days (High Option) and 30 days (w Option) per calendar year. Previously, the program contained no limit on the number of days. Supplemental Benefit deductibles have been increased to $200 per person per calendar 20 peryear and cent (30 percent for mental ill school The Davis North Center Company of Utah Pioneer Board met at the home of Mrs. Adelia Rushforth on Tuesday to organize two new camps in the Fruit Heights area. THERE IS sufficient prospective members for two additional camps, with the organization of a day camp and a night camp. Carol Collett gave the lesson and Alice Sorenson read a his- tory. Mrs. Roselyn Slade, county captain, conducted the business meeting and nominations for new officers will be held at the next meeting. Feb. 10. np 573 No. Main, Kaysville ofdance 376-894- 7 Tumbling Class New Gymnasatics New Ladies Ballet Class ages 4 and up Thurs. evenings Baton - ages (7-- 9) (10-1- 3) Combo classes Ballet and Tap Tap and Baton ages 5 settled made Sat. ages 3 and up and up Thurs. p.m. 8:00 p.m. 2 a.m. a.m. 0 - 10-1- p.m. -- simple. dilemmas fade after a WELCOME WAGON call. With Welcome Wagon, it's my job to help you make the most of your new neighborhood. Shops. Community Chonge-of-residenc- e opportunities. Special attractions. Lots of facts to save you time and money. Plus a bosket of gifts for your family. I'll be listening for your call. 825-992- Anyone can receive criteria.) Wed. 3:30 84041. Mrs. Crabtrees phone num5 is and Mrs. Prices phone number is nt and affected include y laboratory tests and physical Hours Open Tues. Gentile St., Layton, Utah ber services not related to accidental iijury or surgery will be covered at 80 percent, instead of the previous 100 percent coverage. services Common have increased to $250 with 25 includpercent ing treatment of mental illness. THE FEP benefit changes were sent to the individual hospitals by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Utah. For more information about specific benefit Supplemental Benefit trained? Allow me a couple of additional thought provoking ques- Getting Republican Women urges your support in the drive. They also urge interested, con- supplemental deductibles lows: Drill team classes THE UTAH Federation of women, having an impact. payment is not eligible for Supplemental Benefits. OTHER changes are as fol- therapy treatment under High Option plans. (The same services for those with Low Option plans will be paid under seems foolish, since the state will not allow anyone to drive a car or fly a plane without proper training and skills. Why should employees be asked to assume responsibi-litie- s tions. If citizens were ness treatment) for those covered by High Option plans. Under Low option plans, the and $30 per day under L w Option. Furthermore, the phi-loso- additional information by calling either of these women, vsb month for only one hour. Appropriate political topics are treated at such gatherings. cerned women who want to be involved in American politics, because through such involvements can make things change. The club organization offers a way for you to make a difference, a way to channel your concerns about American's future into effective political action standing with a strong tax- payers more in the long run. They may not have to pay merit and productivity costs, but taxpayers do have to pick up the expense of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and waiting for new hires to learn the ropes and reach peak efficiency. Though it seems totally illogical, most legislators currently subscribe to this philosophy. And some continue headway in the aged custom of doing nothing to solve the dilema. AN EXTENSION of this is the states lack of adequate management train- Membership Drive Now Underway organization of other active Crawley and Mrs. Virginia Carol Collett were assisting hostesses. A book review was maintenance of these Seldom is a machine abused. Operators know their Mrs. Afton McCormick was hostess to the Fine Arts Club at her home Tuesday evening. Mrs. Leone Gurr was cohostess. Mrs. Moijorie Herndon gave the book review Im- Thelma Sanders and Mrs. HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars are also allocated for the retooling, modifying, and ery day, especially when other similar facilities are being squeezed for their land, Kaysville Clubs In Kaysville: In Layton: Dorothy Wagner Bonnie Lee Beth Lewis given by Mrs. Margene Hill. n charged $25 day for the first 10 days under a High Option Plan le y Association THE OGDEN Air Logistics Center, the reason the base was initially established 41 "Weve Kaysville-Layto- tive director of finance at Davis North, the benefit Federal Employee Program. (bases) start. Were mutually dependent. Were very fortunate to inherit such a rapport. That's not the same everywhere. snow storms). nefit greatly," he told the Clearfield Chamber of Commerce quarterly meeting. The ACCORDING to Floyd changes regarding federal workers insured under the overworked (due to recent tration we were forced downward. That came regardless of the workload and meant many jobs required outside contracting that often led to or foreign firms completing the projects. NOW I THINK we ll ary personnel and their families live in Salt Lake City north, with those ranks growing by six percent last year. They receive $65 million in pension funds. changes were effective Jan. 1 and apply to federal workers around the country insured by the federal program. Among the major changes is a newly required hospitacharged for lization. The clause has been eliminated, Davis North Medical Center and other area hospitals have been notified by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of benefit 766-040- 2 376-447- 9 766-428- 2 U Feed Etoe ApgiSiSaMMit Than fimien! Rot- Anns met Friday at the Sizzler Restaurant in Layton ary for their monthly luncheon meeting with Mrs. Thora Hough, president in charge. The program was given by Allen and Lucjlle Strong on their recent tour of the Middle East visiting Israel, Greece and Egypt. Mrs. Kay Blood will be hostess to the Bay View Club at her home on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The program on the Artist Alvin Gittins, a Salt Lake artist will be given by Mrs. Carol Morgan. Mrs. Louise Gailey will entertain the Kaysville Art Club at her home Monday afternoon, Jan. 18. Mrs. Lucille Strong and Mrs. Zipporah Stewart will be assisting hostesses. The guest artist will be Mrs. Mary Rutledge of Roy, a former Kaysville resident. Members of the Phillips Camp of Daughters of Pioneers will meet Monday, Jan. 18 at the home of Mrs. LaVell Schaefermeyer. The lesson will be given by Mrs. Jennie Hollist. 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