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Show HILLTOP TIMES 117 1 Oct. MES 11, 2012 Bob Evans, news anchor for Fox News, speaks to a representative of the Susan G. Komen Utah Alliance at the Combined Federal Campaign Talent Show Oct. 4. Evans was host for the show. Approximately 69 nonprofit organizations had representatives manning tables at the event. Bob Evans introduces Carmine Bishop, involved with CFC for 75 years in Utah, as a federal worker. MARY LOU GORNY/Hilltop Times ALEX R. LLOYD U.S. Air Force CFC From page 1 ous charitable group representatives who had displays at the museum. James Shurtleff, who sang "Bring Him Home" from "Les Miserables," took top honors in the talent show with Allison Shields, Levin Dean, Gaylen Young and Michael Sansone taking honorable mentions. Michael Sansone was first runner-up with his musical performance on the piano of the Third Movement from Bethoven's "Moonlight Sonata." Charitable nonprofits were spread from the entrance to the first gallery at the museum to the Lindquist Fighter Gallery where the talent show was held. Scott Johnson, Hill CFC chairman, said the displays had been spread out to increase the flow and to allow more interaction with attendees this year. He also explained some of the latest trends and new developments. "We saw some dramatic changes over the last two years with online donations," he said. "Two years ago, 30 percent of our donations were given online and 70 percent were given on paper forms. Last year we received 70 percent donations online, and 30 percent through paper forms. The newest form is through your mobile device. The posters that you see all around the base have a QR (Quick Re- Tris Peraza, of the 748th Supply Chain Management Group, talks with Buz Marthaler, of the Utah Wilderness Alliance, as he holds "Pete," an owl that flew up to some construction workers looking for food. Because Pete has been indentured onto humans 4 likely raised by them 4 his unusual lack of fear around humans means he cannot be released into the wild for his own safety. sponse) Code on them so you can scan and donate through your mobile device." Col. Sarah Zabel, installation commander and 75th Air Base Wing commander, thanked everyone for attending the kick-off event. "The Intermountain CFC raised $3.2 million (last year) and Hill Air Force Base raised $1.14 million last year for CFC," she said, as she noted the generosity of donors to the campaign during today's economic condi- Tricare reserve payments must be electronic by Jan. 1 Armed Forces Print News F ALLS CHURCH, Va. — To avoid losing coverage, beneficiaries enrolled in Tricare Reserve Select or Tricare Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check need to switch to an electronic form of payment before Jan. 1. Starting next year, Tricare will only accept TRS and TRR monthly premium payments using recurring automatic payments by credit or debit card, or by recurring electronic funds transfer from a linked bank account. To avoid confusion, beneficiaries should verify that their bank sends electronic funds transfer payments. The Defense Manpower Data Center is notifying current TRR and TRS beneficiaries directly by email. New beneficiaries will be informed in their welcome package information when enrolling. Electronic payments streamline account management and ensure continuous coverage for beneficiaries. Failure to pay premiums by the due date results in termination of coverage. Beneficiaries can contact their regional contractor to set up automatic payments and get more information. Contact information for each region is available online at www.TRICARE.mil/ contacts. TRS and TRR are premium-based health plans. TRS is available for eligible members of the Selected Reserve — Air Force Reserve Command unit reservists and individual mobilization augmentees — and their families. TRR can be purchased by retired Reserve members, their families and eligible survivors of deceased retired Reserve sponsors. For more information about TRS or TRR, go to www.tricare.mil . tions, and encouraged attendees to visit the booths, make their choices and participate in the campaign. As the video said, "By giving a little ...., you can help a lot. ... It takes more than legislative bills to make a difference." The prime time for Hill AFB employees to donate through the CFC is for six weeks beginning now and running into November. Johnson said he hopes to see online do- nation percentages rise from 70 percent of campaign donations to 80 percent. Ben Lomond High School Bagpipers, Clearfield High School Air Force Junior ROTC Honor Guard, and Lt. Stacy Glaus, 372nd Recruiting Group, provided prelude music, presentation of the colors and the national anthem, respectively. AAFES vendors supplied food for the lunchtime crowd for purchase as restrictions this year respec- tive to food or talent, meant the campaign could not pay for either. "Feds Got Talent" was the result of organizations throughout the Intermountain Region suggesting performers and organizers made the selection for the final five to perform on stage. For more information on the CFC or for more than 3,000 charitable nonprofits to choose from visit the web site www. intermountaincfc.org or contact your unit representative. Mustangs Hill AFB Appreciation Night Evening to raise funds for Operation Warm Heart BY KYLE GOVER Ogden Mustangs GDEN — The Ogden Mustangs are pleased to announce the scheduling of a Hill Air Force Base Appreciation Night, Saturday, Nov. 10. The event is planned to be held annually. The Mustangs will be offering $2 tickets to military personnel and their families for all three weekend games, Nov. 9, 10 and 11. The main festivities, however, will take place on Saturday. The Mustangs will be wearing commemorative camouflage jerseys during the night of Nov. 10. The jerseys will be auctioned off to fans during the game. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to Team Hill's Operation Warm Heart. Operation Warm Heart was established in 2005 to ensure that Airmen (military, civilian and contractors) have a resource to help prevent financial failure. The volunteer based organi- zation, raises money for the program to assist families in need of emergency financial aid. Warm Heart also donates gift certificates as well as hams and turkeys to Hill AFB Airmen during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. In addition, the Mustangs are also welcoming the Hill Air Force Base Color Guard to present the singing of the national anthem on Saturday night. That night will also feature the Mustangs "Hero of the Game" presentation, in which, the Mustangs will honor a member of our armed services during the first intermission. "We are thrilled to be in a position to honor the men and women who serve our country." said Head Coach Jake Laime. "It is a real privilege for us as a team and an organization as a whole." During that weekend, the Mustangs (2-2-2) will be facing off against Western States Hockey League newcomers the Seattle Jr. Totems (1-2-1). Both teams are "We are thrilled to be in a position to honor the men and women who serve our country. It is a real privilege for us as a team and an organization as a whole." MUSTANGS HEAD COACH JAKE LAIME looking to be top contenders in the WSHL' Northwest Division this season. "The Totems are a good team." said Laime "It will be a great weekend all-around." The puck is set to drop on Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. with the game on Sunday, Nov.11, beginning at 11 a.m. all the Weber County Ice Sheet. To purchase your tickets in advance please contact the Mustangs front office at (661) 431-3710. For a complete Mustangs home schedule visit OgdenMustangs. corn. |