Hilltop Times News Briefs

The 75th Civil Engineering Squadron will be conducting a paving project on "D" Avenue, Weiner Street (8th Street) and Canberra Road.

"D" Avenue will be closed through Thursday, July 29.

Canberra Road will be closed through Friday, July 30.

Weiner Street will be closed approximately Monday, August 2, through Tuesday, August 3.

The intersections of "D" Avenue with Wardleigh Road, 6th Street and Balmer Street will remain open during construction.

All construction efforts are weather permitting.

Hill's IB Express store will be hosting "Operation: Backpack" on Aug. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The store will be handing out free backpacks to the children of military families, including some school supplies, while supplies last. The IB Express store is located in Building 2740 on "F" Avenue on base. All children must be accompanied by a parent or care provider.

For more information, please call the Hill IB Express store at (801) 775-0502.

The base clinic will delay opening its doors until 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9 and will remain open until the normal time of 5 p.m. This is to allow the 75th Medical Group to participate in the base ORE. For more information, please contact the base clinic at (801) 728-2600.

All active duty, guard and Reserve military personnel and their families are invited to the Salute to Our Nation's Defenders Picnic on Aug. 20 at Centennial Park from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Gourmet food will be catered by Gastronomy Inc. and there will be live entertainment and games for the kids.

The event is hosted by the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee and is meant to recognize and thank all military for their service to our country.

The 75th Civil Engineer Squadron has a paving project on Wardleigh Road (Chenault to Alabama).

Phase 1 of this effort is scheduled Aug. 1 through Aug. 20. Starting approximately Aug. 1, Wardleigh Road (Chenault to Alabama) will be partially closed on the north side of the road. Traffic will be reduced to one lane each way. Accessibility will be maintained. Crosswalks will be maintained as safely allowed around construction equipment. The project schedule is as weather permits.

In an article on the history of the 34th Fighter Squadron, the Hilltop Times edition of July 15 presented some information which needs clarification and correction. The 34th FS was the first combat operational non-training designated fighter squadron to get the F-16.

A historical photo accompanying the article showed Ram members at Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 1969. The photo caption gave an incorrect approximation date and gave no location for where the photo was taken.

The Hill Rod and Gun Club sponsored a Wobble trap league from June to July. Twelve gun club members competed in the 300 target event. Andrew Chudy was high overall shooter with a score of 286/300. Dart Davis, runner up posted a score of 284/300. The overall high scoring three-man team members were Andrew Chudy, Gary Flint and Merv Smith.

The Gun Club will also be holding its annual Steak Fry and Shoot on Aug. 7. If you are interested, please contact the rod and gun club at (801) 777-677.