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Show HILLTOP TIMES TIME S H May 1, 2014 9 Drop off expired prescription, pills Another successful Hill AFB medication take back event lic about the dangers of simply throwing unused medications in the trash or toilet, and for raising awareness about the dangers of expired medications. This event was Hill Air Force Base's contribution to the US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug TakeBack Day. Hill has participated in this type of event approximately two times per year since 2011. Coordinators say patients enjoy the opportunity to safely get rid BY SARAH STOLL Hilltop Times staff Those with access to Hill Air Force Base had the opportunity to drop off expired, or no longer used, medications to the horseshoe of the Clinic for anonymous and free of charge drop off on Saturday. The purpose of the event was to provide a convenient way for those with base access to safely rid themselves of medications/ prescriptions, to educate the pub- of unwanted medications and protect against unwanted substance abuse or environmental harm. Volunteers braved the elements and graciously ran out to cars to pick up medications for disposal. Despite the rain, volunteers collected numerous boxes full of medications that will be carefully and safely disposed of. If you were unable to attend this event, there are facilities for disposal throughout the community, which can be found at www. useonlyasdirected.org . For more information about the Hill AFB event, or upcoming events, please contact the Hill AFB Pharmacy at 801-777-0419. SARAH STOLL/Hilltop Times Volunteers braved the elements from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to collect numerous boxes of unwanted/unused medications for the 2014 Hill Air Force Base Medication Take Back Event. Hill joins in Archaeology Days across the state RUN, BIKE, SWIM Hill Air Force Base Airman competes in grueling triathlon to honor his father's recovery BY BARBARA FISHER 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs BY SARAH STOLL Hilltop Times correspondent B eginning with a 1.5 mile swim in 55 degree water, followed by an 18-mile bike ride and an 8-mile run, the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is "a tough race and tough to get into." First Lt. Joel Bischoff, of the 75th Security Forces Squadron, plans to participate in this difficult event June 1, in San Francisco, in honor of his father's cancer recovery: "My dad, he has always been a strong supporter of anything us kids wanted to do," he said. "He was always right there by my side. He's been a real inspiration and a great role model." In 2009, Bischoff's father, Don, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer where, according to WebMD.com: "a certain kind of white blood cell called a plasma cell begins to multiply abnormally within the bone marrow. Normally, plasma cells are responsible for producing anti- Courtesy photo Joel Bischoff, of the 75th Security Forces Squadron, has roughly five weeks left of training before the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, which he will participate in June 1 in honor of his father's cancer recovery. bodies that help fight infections. In multiple myeloma, however, excessive plasma cells release unhealthy levels of protein (called immunoSee RECOVERY I Page 10 HILL AIR FORCE BASE — The base's Cultural Resources Program will join with groups across the state in celebrating Utah Archaeology Week May 3-10. Hill Air Force Bases's cultural resources team will participate in the Utah Archaeology Week Open House 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande St. in Salt Lake City. The event will offer activities such as: grinding corn, spear throwing and face painting. Hill's team will allow participants to make their own rock tile pictographs and Fremont figurines to take home. This event is free. The pictographs and Freemont figurines are similar to ones made by American Indians who traveled and settled in Utah several thousand years ago, said Anya Kitterman, Hill's archaeologist with the 75th Civil Engineer Group. "Both of these items are unique and have been found in and around Air Force property," Kitterman said. "Those who make the pictographs and figurines will be able to compare them to actual pictographs and figurines that exist throughout Utah." Utah Archaeology Week is held annually to celebrate Utah's rich archaeological and cultural resources, according to the Utah Division of the State History website. This year includes a week of lectures and hands-on activities for all ages across the state, many free of charge. For a complete list of activities, visit the following website: http://heritage. utah.gov/dha/dha-featured/archaeologyweek-events. mni l 'Lone Survivor' a raw war film based on real events BY STEVE SALLES Standard-Examiner movie critic As much as I love this movie, I'm not very happy with the title. Perhaps it accurately describes the outcome, but it reveals too much before you see a single frame, rendering moot some of the more intense scenes and creating a dreaded awareness of where this will all end up. Turns out, the title alone is its own spoiler alert. Having said that, this is one of the most incredible depictions of combat I've seen since "The Hurt Locker," "Black Hawk Down" and to me, the granddaddy of them all, "Saving Private Ryan." Based on real events in Afghanistan in 2005 (yes, we've been there a long time), four members of Seal Team 10, as part of Operation Red Wings, are dropped near a remote mountain village to kill or capture a high-priority Taliban target, Ahmad Shah. Shah had been responsible for a number of American soldiers' deaths to date. *** 1/2 THE FILM: 'Lone Survivor' STARRING: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster and Eric Bana BEHIND THE SCENES: Co-written and directed by Peter Berg (Battleship,' `Hancock); based on Marcus Luttrell's book by the same name; filmed in New Mexico. PLAYING: 6 p.m. Runs 121 minutes. MPAA RATING: R for strong bloody war violence and pervasive language. Team leader Navy Lt. Michael Murphy (Taylor Kitsch), Gunner's Mate Second Class Danny Dietz (Emile Hirsch), Sonar Technician Second Class Matthew Axelson (Ben Foster) and Hospital See MOVIE I Page 10 Courtesy photo LEFT TO RIGHT: Marcus Luttrell (MARK WAHLBERG) is treated by Gulab (ALI SULIMAN) and his young son (ROHAN CHAND) in "Lone Survivor", the incredible story of four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level Taliban operative who are ambushed by enemy forces in the mountains of Afghanistan. The film is based on The New York Times bestselling tale of heroism, courage and survival. |