Page Eight ROCKETEER October 14, 1983 Date changed for concert by New American Ragtime Ensemble .I) Indian Wells Valley concert goers must wait a while longer to enjoy the music of the New American Ragtime Ensemble. The, date of this first Indian Wells Valley Concert Association Program of the 1983-M season has been changed from next Thursday, Oct. 20, to Tuesday, Nov. I, in the Center theater at 7:30p.m. The ensemble had to rearrange its touring schedule to accommodate emergency surgery for its pianist, according to Carl Helmick, IWV Concert Association business manager. FIRST FAMILY?-Adeline Belle (played by Vonnie Goss) introduces her husband Ringo Belle (Jack Thompson). as their daughter Liberty Belle (Vicki Arisman) watches in this scene from "The Campaign of Adeline Belle." this year's musical production by the Sweet Adelines. Adeline Belle runs for the presidency of the United States in this musical, which will be presented at Burroughs High School lecture center at 2 p.m. and again at 7:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. Admission for the matinee is 51 for students, senior citizens and enlisted personnel and 53 for general admission. For the evening. the prices are 52 and 54, respectively . - Photo by PRAN Greg Hogan The New American Ragtime Ensemble, using the traditional ragtinne orchestration of flute, piccolo, clarinet, trumpet, trom- bone, tuba. two violins, cello, piano. and percussion, has helped to restore this uniquely American form of music. Led by Tom Maguire (principal percussionist for the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra), the group recreates a sensational period by appearing in tum-<>f-the-ff, and an ice cream social. Slated to entertain at the Junction are local groups such as the Sweet Adelines, Barbershoppers, Spanish dancers, and the Jim Dandies square dancers. In addition, members of CLOTA will perform excerpts from the "King and t,It and there will be less genteel entertainment such as an old-time bank robbery at noon and t'l'O shotgun weddings. At 11:30 a.m., Ridgecrest Mayor, Don Cheshire will uphold the cause of honor with a sbotgun, as he watches Don Brunson, Ridgecrest police chief, joined in wedlock to Susan Brunson, while at 3 p.m. Capt. K. A. Patrons at NEX can win prizes as well as cut shopping cost A variety of sales promotional gifts are currenUy being offered to patrons at the Navy Exchange retail store. Recent win· ners and the prizes they have received in· clude: Eugene Hiclmon, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel now living in Wofford Heights, received a pair of tickets to the Los Angeles Rams-San Francisco 4gers' football game to be played Oct. 23. Tickets for National Football League games are drawn weekly in a joint promotion sponsored by China Lake and the Long Beach Navy Exchanges. Customers at either store may enter the contest, with winners picked each Wednesday during the entire NFLseason. Dorothy Harris won tickets to the San Diego Zoo and Diane Galicia won tickets to the San Diego Wild Animal Park at the grand opening of the Navy Exchange Toyland. Balloons and toy stuffed animals were given to children attending the opening, and clowns added to the festivities. PNSN Carrie Clifford, who is attached to the Personnel Support Activity Detach- ment, was the recipient of a diamond pendant offered by the NEX in conjunction with the Rafael Gold Company. ~ Other promotions are planned in the future for shoppers who take advantage of values at the NEX retail store. Dickerson, NWC Commander, will "ride shotgun" on a staged marriage between Capt. Scotty Vaught and Kathy Vaught. Uther attractions include a tattoo parlor; an assay office, where patrons can pan for gold and buy beautiful rocks and jewelry; and a general store. According to Billie Hise, Maturango Junction chairman, contributions of household items are needed to stock the general store, and donations of pies and cakes that don't require refrigeration will be gratefully accepted for the ice cream social. Hungry visitors to the Junction can enjoy a pancake breakfast beginning at 8 a.m., sponsored by the Kiawanis Club, or homemade chili and cornbread for lunch, in addition to hamburgers, hotdogs, and other food. Reflecting the broad support of the Indian Wells Valley business community, there will be gifts of eight major prizes and over 40 additional prizes throughout the day. Additional entrants are needed (or the chili cook-<>ff. Applications are available.at the Maturango Museum office. - Season memberships in the IWV Concert Association, priced at $17 or $21 each, are still available and may be ordered by Reception scheduled in honor of NAVAIR Tech Demo Manager Elizabeth Beggs, Technology Demon- stration Manager, Naval Air Systems Command, will be guest of honor at a no-· host reception on Monday, Oct. 24, at the Enlisted Mess. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m.. and appropriate attire is desert casual. All of Ms. Beggs' friends on the Center are invited to attend. Those who do plan to at- tend the party are asked to telephone Eloise Burklund at NWC ext. 2634, by close of business next Thursday, Oct. 20, so that name tags can be prepared. Seat belts good sense Fastening children into safe car seats is a state law. Adults are supposed to have enough sense to realize that they need to be protected by a fastened seat belt. ~~~~~~ - .- "'i l A very Ilrruted number of tickets may be available at the door tonight for those who have not already purchased their tickets for the Navy Birthday Ball at the Enlisted Mess. Tickets are $7.50 each for the tbree-meat buffet dinner starting with a social hour at 6p.m., and for the entertainment and dancing that will round out the evening. Appropriate dress for the occasion is service dress blues for active duty military personnel, coat and tie for male clvilian guests, and either cocktail dress or gown for civilian women guests. +++ Everyone is invited to get a jump on the 1984 election by seeing "The Campaign of Adeline Belle" either tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. or tomorrow evening at 7:59 at the Burroughs High School lecture center. This musical show, starring Vonnie Goss as Adeline Belle, will be presented by the Sweet Adelines, assisted by members of the IWV Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. Political campaigns seldom hold sounds of such sweet harmony as provided by these two groups. Tickets for the matinee are $3 for general admission and $1 for students, senior citizens, and enlisted personnel. For the evening, tickets are $4 for general admiSSion, and $2 for students, senior citizens, and enlisted personnel. +++ Rockhounds have been looking forwarato "Gem-O-Rama 83" to be held in the Searles Valley tomorrow and Sunday. Three field trips highlight this event. There is a charge of $3 per car for these trips that are led by geologists. The outings will begin at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. tomorrow and at 9 a.m. Sunday. Registration will be pandled at the Trona Recreation Hall. Those planning to attend should take along small shovel and a rock pick. (Tailgate picnics are in order. ) Buying, selling and trading are limited to the Valley Wells camping area. An auction will include a Searles Lake geode that has nahcolite crys!'!ls. It will take place on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Anyone seeking further information should contact the Trona Recreation Hall by calling 372-5096. telephoning 375-{;600. (Active duty enlisted military personnel and people under 21 or over 65 receive a 40 percent discount on season tickets. ) In addition to the savings over single· admission prices, members have reserved seat assignments and receive first op· portunity to upgrade seat locations when renewing for the following season. The number of seats still available for the 1983-M season is limited, with most of the current vacancies are in the $17 area. Persons interested in purchasing season tickets are urged to act promptly for best selection among the remaining seats. The sale of singlHvent tickets just for the first concert will be announced later. The quantity of such tickets is expected to be rather small, because of the high number of season~ticket sales. Other programs during the 1983--84 season are the Western Opera Theater's presen· tation of "Madame Butterfly" on Nov. 30, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet on Jan. 10, the Soviet Emigre Orchestra on Feb. 27, and Mime Musica on March 28. A baroque en· semble called Musical Offering will wrap on the season on April 26. Discussion slated on major changes in writing, editing "From Red Lead to Laser Beam !" will be the topiC of the Tuesday, Oct. 18, meeting of the Sierra-Panamint Chapter of the Sociely for Technical Communication ISTe ), which will be held in the Flight Deck of the Enlisted Mess at 7:30 p.m. Members of the Publications Division of the Technical Information Department will discuss the evolution of writing and editing functions in that department. and also will exchange views with members of the audience following the panel discussion. All interested persons are invited to at· tend. Hobby show is called of due ta lack of interest Because of lack of interest. the Com· munity Light Opera and Theatre Association ICLOTA) has canceled plans to hold a hobby/craft show tomorrow and Sunday at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds in Ridgecrest. / ' ~~~ ...\...~:~ .•.~.~: .• ~ :~'" ...... -~ HOI AllA(;(\ADMIlT[D (;...... "AYd...""n , P(; ) AllA(;ESADM l lHD P. ....." , G........... w.........." '. 1 .(UIU(lED u_ , " ......."n .......' ....·... P••tf·town relatives and friends to see examples of the work of NWC. Cameras are definately in order - and so are com· fortable shoes so visitors will be able to take their time examining the extensive exhibits at both airfield and laboratory. October 14,1983 Vot XXXVIII, NO. A' NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER CHINA LAKE CALIFORNIA Major milestone NWC plays important role in Fleet introduction of HARM into A-7E aircraft A major milestone was passed last month by the High Speed Antiradiation Missile (HARM ) program - Fleet introduction in the A-7E aircraft. VA-I46, stationed at NAS Lemoore, and attached to the USS Kitty Hawk that is homeported in San Diego, received the HARM introduction at the Lemoore Naval Air Station on Sept. 7and 8. As the first Fleet Squadron with HARM capability, VA-I46 gains a major new operational capability. HARM is an advanced, high-velocity air- launched antiradiation missile system, intended to succeed Shrike and Standard ARM. This third generation antriadiation missile was first conceptualized at NWC in 1969. NWC became the responsible field activity for its development, a responsiblity that included technical monitoring of the prime contract won by Texas Instruments. The integration of HARM into the A-7E Corsair II is the single biggest integration effort ever faced on that aircraft. This in- tegration required exceptional cooperation across departmental and branch lines by both military and civilian personnel of NWC, particularly in the last few months prior to Fleet introduction. This effort was reflected in a message signed by VAdm James B. Busey IV, Commander of the Naval Air Systems Command, that notes "This milestone could not have been possible without the out- standing support of the Naval Weapons Center. Of sp&:ial note is the Herculean effort put forth over the last three months by all hands. " During this time, the A-7/HARMIRWR (radar warning receiver) systems were given a final examination before being turned over to the Fleet users. As it turned out, the final exam required more than expected. Sixteen-hour days and seven-day weeks became the norm as you successfully met this challenge. " It is noted with great pride the service that the Naval Weapons Center has provided to the Navy and to the country. Well done." The integration of HARM into the A-7 navigation/weapons system requires the HARM missile and computer, new radar warning receivers, a new operational flight program (OFP) for the airborne computer. and major wiring changes to the aircraft. The HARM Technical Management Office (Code 3506) provided technical monitoring for the missile and computer. The HARM introduction makes a major contribution to the Fleet as HARM brings suhstantial standoff capability for tactical aircraft and an air-to-ground capability against almost every radar by detecting emitting radar sources and rendering them ineffective, which means that these radars would be unable to direct hostile fire on U.S. aircraft or missiles. The i:levelopment of new radar warning receivers was accomplished through the work of the Avionics Branch (Code 3523) of the RF Division in the Electronic Warfare Department and the Naval Air Develop- (Continued on Page]) Drivers will get reminders on use of vehicle seatbelts A 3O-day pre-enforcement program, aimed at making sure that all motorists are aware of the current regulation mandating the use of seatbelts by all vehicle occupants while on board the Naval Weapons Center, will be started on Monday by the Safety and Security Department. During the 3O-day period commencing on Oct. 17, special attention will be paid by Police Division personnel to the condition and availability of vehicle occupant restraint systems during routine traffic stops, vehicle inspections, and other con· tacts that police officers have with motor vehide operators. Seatbelts tucked under seats or inoperative will be considered positive indicators that they were not in use. At the conclusion of this pre-enforcement period, China Lake Police Division per- sonnel will begin issuing administrative citations to violators who are not in com· pliance with OPNAVINST 5100.12B, of June 24,1983, which provides policy and guidance for implementation of the Navy Traffic Safety Program. Portions of this instruction address the maintenance, availability, and require· ments for the use of seatbelts by military personnel and Deparinnent of Defense employees in government and private motor vehicles while aboard a Navy installation. I j , OCR Text: Page Eight ROCKETEER October 14, 1983 Date changed for concert by New American Ragtime Ensemble .I) Indian Wells Valley concert goers must wait a while longer to enjoy the music of the New American Ragtime Ensemble. The, date of this first Indian Wells Valley Concert Association Program of the 1983-M season has been changed from next Thursday, Oct. 20, to Tuesday, Nov. I, in the Center theater at 7:30p.m. The ensemble had to rearrange its touring schedule to accommodate emergency surgery for its pianist, according to Carl Helmick, IWV Concert Association business manager. FIRST FAMILY?-Adeline Belle (played by Vonnie Goss) introduces her husband Ringo Belle (Jack Thompson). as their daughter Liberty Belle (Vicki Arisman) watches in this scene from "The Campaign of Adeline Belle." this year's musical production by the Sweet Adelines. Adeline Belle runs for the presidency of the United States in this musical, which will be presented at Burroughs High School lecture center at 2 p.m. and again at 7:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. Admission for the matinee is 51 for students, senior citizens and enlisted personnel and 53 for general admission. For the evening. the prices are 52 and 54, respectively . - Photo by PRAN Greg Hogan The New American Ragtime Ensemble, using the traditional ragtinne orchestration of flute, piccolo, clarinet, trumpet, trom- bone, tuba. two violins, cello, piano. and percussion, has helped to restore this uniquely American form of music. Led by Tom Maguire (principal percussionist for the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra), the group recreates a sensational period by appearing in tum-<>f-the-ff, and an ice cream social. Slated to entertain at the Junction are local groups such as the Sweet Adelines, Barbershoppers, Spanish dancers, and the Jim Dandies square dancers. In addition, members of CLOTA will perform excerpts from the "King and t,It and there will be less genteel entertainment such as an old-time bank robbery at noon and t'l'O shotgun weddings. At 11:30 a.m., Ridgecrest Mayor, Don Cheshire will uphold the cause of honor with a sbotgun, as he watches Don Brunson, Ridgecrest police chief, joined in wedlock to Susan Brunson, while at 3 p.m. Capt. K. A. Patrons at NEX can win prizes as well as cut shopping cost A variety of sales promotional gifts are currenUy being offered to patrons at the Navy Exchange retail store. Recent win· ners and the prizes they have received in· clude: Eugene Hiclmon, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel now living in Wofford Heights, received a pair of tickets to the Los Angeles Rams-San Francisco 4gers' football game to be played Oct. 23. Tickets for National Football League games are drawn weekly in a joint promotion sponsored by China Lake and the Long Beach Navy Exchanges. Customers at either store may enter the contest, with winners picked each Wednesday during the entire NFLseason. Dorothy Harris won tickets to the San Diego Zoo and Diane Galicia won tickets to the San Diego Wild Animal Park at the grand opening of the Navy Exchange Toyland. Balloons and toy stuffed animals were given to children attending the opening, and clowns added to the festivities. PNSN Carrie Clifford, who is attached to the Personnel Support Activity Detach- ment, was the recipient of a diamond pendant offered by the NEX in conjunction with the Rafael Gold Company. ~ Other promotions are planned in the future for shoppers who take advantage of values at the NEX retail store. Dickerson, NWC Commander, will "ride shotgun" on a staged marriage between Capt. Scotty Vaught and Kathy Vaught. Uther attractions include a tattoo parlor; an assay office, where patrons can pan for gold and buy beautiful rocks and jewelry; and a general store. According to Billie Hise, Maturango Junction chairman, contributions of household items are needed to stock the general store, and donations of pies and cakes that don't require refrigeration will be gratefully accepted for the ice cream social. Hungry visitors to the Junction can enjoy a pancake breakfast beginning at 8 a.m., sponsored by the Kiawanis Club, or homemade chili and cornbread for lunch, in addition to hamburgers, hotdogs, and other food. Reflecting the broad support of the Indian Wells Valley business community, there will be gifts of eight major prizes and over 40 additional prizes throughout the day. Additional entrants are needed (or the chili cook-<>ff. Applications are available.at the Maturango Museum office. - Season memberships in the IWV Concert Association, priced at $17 or $21 each, are still available and may be ordered by Reception scheduled in honor of NAVAIR Tech Demo Manager Elizabeth Beggs, Technology Demon- stration Manager, Naval Air Systems Command, will be guest of honor at a no-· host reception on Monday, Oct. 24, at the Enlisted Mess. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m.. and appropriate attire is desert casual. All of Ms. Beggs' friends on the Center are invited to attend. Those who do plan to at- tend the party are asked to telephone Eloise Burklund at NWC ext. 2634, by close of business next Thursday, Oct. 20, so that name tags can be prepared. Seat belts good sense Fastening children into safe car seats is a state law. Adults are supposed to have enough sense to realize that they need to be protected by a fastened seat belt. ~~~~~~ - .- "'i l A very Ilrruted number of tickets may be available at the door tonight for those who have not already purchased their tickets for the Navy Birthday Ball at the Enlisted Mess. Tickets are $7.50 each for the tbree-meat buffet dinner starting with a social hour at 6p.m., and for the entertainment and dancing that will round out the evening. Appropriate dress for the occasion is service dress blues for active duty military personnel, coat and tie for male clvilian guests, and either cocktail dress or gown for civilian women guests. Everyone is invited to get a jump on the 1984 election by seeing "The Campaign of Adeline Belle" either tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. or tomorrow evening at 7:59 at the Burroughs High School lecture center. This musical show, starring Vonnie Goss as Adeline Belle, will be presented by the Sweet Adelines, assisted by members of the IWV Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. Political campaigns seldom hold sounds of such sweet harmony as provided by these two groups. Tickets for the matinee are $3 for general admission and $1 for students, senior citizens, and enlisted personnel. For the evening, tickets are $4 for general admiSSion, and $2 for students, senior citizens, and enlisted personnel. Rockhounds have been looking forwarato "Gem-O-Rama 83" to be held in the Searles Valley tomorrow and Sunday. Three field trips highlight this event. There is a charge of $3 per car for these trips that are led by geologists. The outings will begin at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. tomorrow and at 9 a.m. Sunday. Registration will be pandled at the Trona Recreation Hall. Those planning to attend should take along small shovel and a rock pick. (Tailgate picnics are in order. ) Buying, selling and trading are limited to the Valley Wells camping area. An auction will include a Searles Lake geode that has nahcolite crys!'!ls. It will take place on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Anyone seeking further information should contact the Trona Recreation Hall by calling 372-5096. telephoning 375-{;600. (Active duty enlisted military personnel and people under 21 or over 65 receive a 40 percent discount on season tickets. ) In addition to the savings over single· admission prices, members have reserved seat assignments and receive first op· portunity to upgrade seat locations when renewing for the following season. The number of seats still available for the 1983-M season is limited, with most of the current vacancies are in the $17 area. Persons interested in purchasing season tickets are urged to act promptly for best selection among the remaining seats. The sale of singlHvent tickets just for the first concert will be announced later. The quantity of such tickets is expected to be rather small, because of the high number of season~ticket sales. Other programs during the 1983--84 season are the Western Opera Theater's presen· tation of "Madame Butterfly" on Nov. 30, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet on Jan. 10, the Soviet Emigre Orchestra on Feb. 27, and Mime Musica on March 28. A baroque en· semble called Musical Offering will wrap on the season on April 26. Discussion slated on major changes in writing, editing "From Red Lead to Laser Beam !" will be the topiC of the Tuesday, Oct. 18, meeting of the Sierra-Panamint Chapter of the Sociely for Technical Communication ISTe ), which will be held in the Flight Deck of the Enlisted Mess at 7:30 p.m. Members of the Publications Division of the Technical Information Department will discuss the evolution of writing and editing functions in that department. and also will exchange views with members of the audience following the panel discussion. All interested persons are invited to at· tend. Hobby show is called of due ta lack of interest Because of lack of interest. the Com· munity Light Opera and Theatre Association ICLOTA) has canceled plans to hold a hobby/craft show tomorrow and Sunday at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds in Ridgecrest. / ' ~~~ ...\...~:~ .•.~.~: .• ~ :~'" ...... -~ HOI AllA(;(\ADMIlT[D (;...... "AYd...""n , P(; ) AllA(;ESADM l lHD P. ....." , G........... w.........." '. 1 .(UIU(lED u_ , " ......."n .......' ....·... P••tf·town relatives and friends to see examples of the work of NWC. Cameras are definately in order - and so are com· fortable shoes so visitors will be able to take their time examining the extensive exhibits at both airfield and laboratory. October 14,1983 Vot XXXVIII, NO. A' NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER CHINA LAKE CALIFORNIA Major milestone NWC plays important role in Fleet introduction of HARM into A-7E aircraft A major milestone was passed last month by the High Speed Antiradiation Missile (HARM ) program - Fleet introduction in the A-7E aircraft. VA-I46, stationed at NAS Lemoore, and attached to the USS Kitty Hawk that is homeported in San Diego, received the HARM introduction at the Lemoore Naval Air Station on Sept. 7and 8. As the first Fleet Squadron with HARM capability, VA-I46 gains a major new operational capability. HARM is an advanced, high-velocity air- launched antiradiation missile system, intended to succeed Shrike and Standard ARM. This third generation antriadiation missile was first conceptualized at NWC in 1969. NWC became the responsible field activity for its development, a responsiblity that included technical monitoring of the prime contract won by Texas Instruments. The integration of HARM into the A-7E Corsair II is the single biggest integration effort ever faced on that aircraft. This in- tegration required exceptional cooperation across departmental and branch lines by both military and civilian personnel of NWC, particularly in the last few months prior to Fleet introduction. This effort was reflected in a message signed by VAdm James B. Busey IV, Commander of the Naval Air Systems Command, that notes "This milestone could not have been possible without the out- standing support of the Naval Weapons Center. Of sp&:ial note is the Herculean effort put forth over the last three months by all hands. " During this time, the A-7/HARMIRWR (radar warning receiver) systems were given a final examination before being turned over to the Fleet users. As it turned out, the final exam required more than expected. Sixteen-hour days and seven-day weeks became the norm as you successfully met this challenge. " It is noted with great pride the service that the Naval Weapons Center has provided to the Navy and to the country. Well done." The integration of HARM into the A-7 navigation/weapons system requires the HARM missile and computer, new radar warning receivers, a new operational flight program (OFP) for the airborne computer. and major wiring changes to the aircraft. The HARM Technical Management Office (Code 3506) provided technical monitoring for the missile and computer. The HARM introduction makes a major contribution to the Fleet as HARM brings suhstantial standoff capability for tactical aircraft and an air-to-ground capability against almost every radar by detecting emitting radar sources and rendering them ineffective, which means that these radars would be unable to direct hostile fire on U.S. aircraft or missiles. The i:levelopment of new radar warning receivers was accomplished through the work of the Avionics Branch (Code 3523) of the RF Division in the Electronic Warfare Department and the Naval Air Develop- (Continued on Page]) Drivers will get reminders on use of vehicle seatbelts A 3O-day pre-enforcement program, aimed at making sure that all motorists are aware of the current regulation mandating the use of seatbelts by all vehicle occupants while on board the Naval Weapons Center, will be started on Monday by the Safety and Security Department. During the 3O-day period commencing on Oct. 17, special attention will be paid by Police Division personnel to the condition and availability of vehicle occupant restraint systems during routine traffic stops, vehicle inspections, and other con· tacts that police officers have with motor vehide operators. Seatbelts tucked under seats or inoperative will be considered positive indicators that they were not in use. At the conclusion of this pre-enforcement period, China Lake Police Division per- sonnel will begin issuing administrative citations to violators who are not in com· pliance with OPNAVINST 5100.12B, of June 24,1983, which provides policy and guidance for implementation of the Navy Traffic Safety Program. Portions of this instruction address the maintenance, availability, and require· ments for the use of seatbelts by military personnel and Deparinnent of Defense employees in government and private motor vehicles while aboard a Navy installation. 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