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Show I r SUN CHRONICLE , March 1 0, 1 979, Page 1 1 Dutchman trains with Perini There is a - called De By Capt Michael B. HILL AFB small village Weere, 30 miles north of the diamond captial of the world, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It is a majestic place, where windmills and tulips dot the countryside. A place where Dutch lads can look upward at the crystal blue sky and dream of flying. It is no longer an idle dream for Capt. Bill Sneek, Royal Neterlands Air Force. He is the first student pilot at Hill AFB, and the first Dutch squadron pilot to convert, or train in the F-1- 6 F-1- Routinely, he climbs the yellow ladder into the worlds most technologically advanced combat air fighter. And, as the bubble canopy closes and he completes his final checklist before engine commander of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, center, Sneek, Royal Netherlands Air Force, on his successful congratulates Capt. 6 instructor pilot. training mission. Looking on is Maj. Tom Meschko, BRIG. GEN. DAVID C. ROHR, Bill 6 F- -l WSCefanDdlireim's the start, Dutchman sometimes remembers back to those years of dreaming and high expectations which preceded his flying career. Ive wanted to fly since I can remember, he said. When asked what it was like to fly the he said, FANTASTISCH ... It is the F-1- 6, sfoD irejpsfleirs The Weber State College The Childrens School ofChildrens School is accepting fers an early childhood education program in which applications for the 1979-8- 0 school year through March 3 1 . development is fostered Children who are three or through active, four years old before Oct. 31 involvement with the social are eligible. and physical environment. said James Bird, WSO Childrens School director. He said approximately 60 children and their parents will be selected by lottery and at random for fall enrollment . Parents of the children enrolled are requested to register for a course titled, Learning With Your Child. The course is a varied and flexible program which allows parents and school to interact m meeting cooperatively mutual goals for children. The quarterly registration fee is $47 per parent. For students an additional $10 will be charged initially. The Childrens School offers March 21 marks first day of spring PRICES Safai 9k Retail EFFECTIVE Qt inufified two and two afternoon sessions Monday through Thursday during the regular school year. A special summer program for three and four year olds is also open for application. In addition, two special Toddler Labs for children 14 months to 30 months of age will again be offered in the fall. This group of 12 children will meet Thursday and or Friday for an hour and a half. Mr. Bird said a day school is available on a limited reservation basis for WSC students, faculty and staff for their children three and four years morning old. Applications may be picked up at the Childrens School in the WSC Education Building, Room 107 C, daily between 8 am. and 1 p.m. Additional information may be obtained by calling Mr. 7 Bird or Jane Stewart at during the same hours. 626-627- most interesting, and com- manueverable, fortable plane I have ever flown. It is an overwhelming experience to fly the he continued, it makes you F-1- 6, feel confident and com-- ' fortable. To Captain Sneek, the 6 is one of eight different aircraft he has piloted. Compared to other aircraft he has flown, he says, The 6 is like driving a high speed sports car over a bicycle. Theres no comparison, he added. But this aircraft is more than just another airplane. It is the foundation leading to an even larger responsibility. The Dutch captain is tasked with building an 6 conversion unit for the Royal Netherlands Air Force. When he returns to Europe he will be the commander of the first unit responsible for training Royal Netherland Air Force pilots selected to fly the F-1- F-1- F-1- F-1- The Netherlands is one of four NATO countries, in addition to the United States, which are and eventually will fly the F-1- The other countries are Belgium, Denmark and Norway. Furthermore, the Netherlands is the location of one of three final assembly lines. Belgium and the United States will also provide final assembly. Captain Sneek says he supports the multinational scope of the 6 production F-1- program. provides "The program and jobs, manufactoring he said. Other the of include: standardization of aircraft within NATO and increased availability of parts and spares. While at Hill, Captain Sneek is assigned to the 16th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron (TFTS), 388th Tactical Fighter Wing and will be the first student pilot, American or foreign, to graduate from the pilot F-1- 6 training course in April. The 16TFTS plans to train more than 200 pilots by the end of 1980. Captain Sneek joined the RNAF in July 1962. He has about 13 hours in the 6 and almost 3,000 hours in other aircraft including: the Dutch trainer Fokker Piper L 21B Super Cub, the F-1- 1, French built T-3- 3 and Fouga-Magiste- r, F-8- He was the first Dutch squadron pilot to convert to the NF-5- , the Dutch version the American F-From April 1970 to March 1972 he ferried newly built NF-5- s from Montreal, Canada to the Netherlands. Most recently he served on the RNAF Air Staff where he to build The began f Netherlands first conversion unit to be located at Leeu warden RNAF base. The Dutch Captain is married and has two sons, ages 10 and 7. He and his family live in base housing at F-1- a fine reasonable 6 Hill AFB. He likes the United States and Utah. The people are very friendly and open here and the food is great, he I like . American said. steaks. This country has selection prices, at he added. When not emerged in study of the Captain Sneek is involved in a variety of other activities. He likes sports, F-1- especially jogging, skiing and swimming. Also, he likes to read and projects. Before coming to America he built his own home. He designed, painted, installed the plumbing and landscaped it. titive of his country. He will leave comforted by the thought that he has made his boyhood dreams come true. And, as he pilots the 6 over the skies of the will he Netherlands, represent hope to other Dutch lads who gaze upward and dream . . . F-1- In a few months Captain Sneek will be returning to his home and to the picturesque beauty which is represen- - Snow measurements made by Soil Conservation team Snow experience, program such at Hill F-- 16 measurements made by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), Ogden, on the headwaters of the Ogden and Weber Rivers show the mountain snowpack to be above average for this time of year. If the precipitation is normal for the rest of the winter, there should be ample water for irrigation and culinary use, according to Earl Spendlove of the Ogden SCS office. On the Ogden River, drainage there was 115 inches of snow on Ben Lomond Peak with 38.4 inches of water, which is 132 per cent of normal. Last year at this time, there was 120 inches of snow with a water content of 43.7 inches. The report said the snow depth on Ben Lomond Trail is 80 inches compared to 60 inches last year, with the water content 25.3 inches compared to 22.4 inches last year. The average water content is 15.7 inches making the content 161 per cent of normal this year. At Beaver-Skun- k Creek, there was 42 inches of snow with a water content of 15.5 inches of 144 per cent of the average of 10.8 inches. Dry Bread Pond has 59 inches of snow compared to 52 inches last year, with water content of 116 per cent of normal at 16 inches. Sagebrush flat has 21 inches of snow compared to 12 inches last year with water content 134 per cent of normal at 5 inches. On the Weber River, Lost Creek dam has 30 inches of snow compared to 22 last year with water content 9.3 inches. Horse Ridge has 66 inches of snow with water content of 23.9 inches compared to 21.1 last year. The average water content is with water content of 113 per cent of normal at 7.5 inches. Trial Lake has 75 inches of snow with water content of 112 per cent of normal at 20 inches. At the head of the watershed, Parley Canyon Summit has 64 inches of snow compared to 58 inches last year with water content of 109 per cent of normal at 16.1 inches. On the Farmington upper course there were 88 inches of snow with a water content of 28.8 inches of 114 per cent of the long-tim- e average at 18.2. Kilfore Creek has 55 inches of snow with water content 15.9 inches compared to 13 6 inches last year and 11.6 inches for an average. Chalk Creek No. 1 has 61 inches of snow with water content 17.6 inches compared to a normal of 18 inches. Chalk Creek No. 2 has 46 inches of snow compared to 43 inches with a water content of 12 inches. has 41 inches of snow compared to 37 inches with water content of 107 per cent of normal at 11.4 inches. 25.3. last year was inches. The lower station in Farmington Canyon had 80 inches of snow compared to 71 last year. Water content was 26.8 or 146 per cent of average at 18.4 inches. Snow depth Smith-Morehou- Beaver Creek Station has 31 92 Ranger inches of snow conducts workshops IRS The Internal Revenue Service is conducting small business tax workshops designed to provide the business taxpayer with an understanding of Federal taxes. The workshop highlights tax benefits and obligations connected with a small business and emphasizes employer tax responsibilities. These workshops will be held in the Salt Lake area each month and requires reservations to attend. Internal Revenue recom- mends thatone attend a small business workshop as an in- troduction to business taxes. remember that office telephone and walk-iassistance is also available. Many specialized publications on business taxes can be obtained free of charge. For reservations and information concerning the 0 or workshops call outside Salt Lake City toll free Please n 524-406- STOCK YOUR FREEZER THIS I'JEEK AND SAVE! YOU CAR DE SURE OF HEAT FROM SAFEl'JAY! Ok&j! MAR. 4 thru 10, 1979 FREEZER BEEF CUT AND WRAPPED Beef Sides YIELD 2 A 3 - 275 lb. AVG. Hindquarters YIELD 2 A 3 - 150 lb. AVG. Forequarters YIELD 2 A3 - 150 lb. AVG. lb. BEACH HAVEN FISH CAKES CASE OF 12 - 24 OZ. PACKAGES CHICKEN FRIED BEEF FRITTERS 50 FRITTERS TO A BOX SAFEWAY GROUND DEEF PATTIES 5 PATTIES TO A POUND - 8 LB. BOX WHOLE BEEF STANDING RIB U.S.D.A. CHOICE -- 17 TO 20 LB. AVG. |
