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HAPPY CREW - These youngsters were having a
good time as they did their thing during Saturday's
Project Community Pride Day Cleanup. They were
among nearly 1,0(,0 volunteers who took part.
'Welcome Aboard' party planned
Supervisors, co-workers, and friends are
invited to attend a "Welcome Aboard"
reception for new military officers and
civilian Junior Professional employees to
be held Tuesday, Jan. 28. The reception, at
the Commissioned Officers' Mess, is
scheduled to begin at5:3Op.m.
Everyone but the honorees and their
spouses will be asked to contribute $1
towards the cost ofthe hors d'ouvres.
Military officers being welcomed include
Cdr. Earl Fisher, Lt. Victor Cerne, Lt. John
Kelly, Lt. Kevin Haines, Cdr. Thomas
Williams, LCdr. Joseph Antonio, and Capt.
Larry Hickford.
New Junior ProCessionals include Janette
Sylvian, Daniel W. Fagen, Hang S. Lee,
John E. Langan, Jonal Yip, Lanh V. Ngo,
Gregory J. HartmaM, Norman D. Alex-
ander, Morlin P. Hastings, Tim T. Yeung,
Douglas W. Brost, Gabriel J. Zappia
Cecilia M. Kim, Russell L. Horn and Kim
A. Kelly.
Also being welcomed are Alexander Y.
Kim, Stuart R. Blashill, Samuel S. Moore,
John T. Guy, Vaino V. Kodas, Wayne A.
Weimer, Charles D. Creusere, Ba Duong,
and Hao N. Tran.
No prior reservations are necessary to
attend.
Desert Community Orchestra concert set
Soloist for the Desert Community Or-
chestra conc"t to be held at 4 p.m. on
Sunday at the Center theater will be Roger
Lacher, a teacher in the Sierra Sands
Unified School District.
Prior to moving to Ridgecrest in 1979 to
teach band, Lacher attended California
State University Northridge, where he
earned a bachelor's degree in music. He
Reunion in May
All Burroughs High School graduates who
graduated in the first five classes after
Burroughs High School was established are
invited to attend a giant reunion May 23
through 25.
Anyone in this group who has not already
been contacted by the committee is asked
to get in touch with Phyllis Lane Lilly, 541
Allen Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, whose
telephone number is 375-0669, or Anne
Mayville Watson, 48 Canyon Oak Drive,
San Raphael, CA 94903, whose telephone
number is (415) 47~7335.
Max
Fri. 71
Sat. 74
Sun. 73
Mon. 69
Tues. 56
Wed. 67
Thurs. 62
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Peak
Min Gust
26 8knots
25 6knots
29 6knots
29 5knots
39 15 knots
33 22 knots
34 10
All measurements are made at Armitage
Airfield.
has studied trombone with such eminent
teachers as Miles Anderson, Roy Main,
and Byron Peebles.
Lacher will be soloist for "Concerto on
Trombone and Orchestra," by Gordon
Jacob. he will join the brass section in
playing " A Slavic Pageant," by Richard
Walker, and Gus Guenlzel's " Polonaise No.
4,"
Also to be played by the orchestra at the
concert are "Overture to Semiranide," by
Rossini, and Haydn's Symphony No. 45, the
" Farewell Symphony in F Sharp Minor."
General admission is $4, with admission
being $2 for students under 18, senior citi·
zens over 65, and enlisted military person-
nel.
Retiree seminar scheduled
A special seminar to update retired
military and civilian personnel about
benefits available to them as well as to
bring them up to date about Center affairs
will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 24, In the
Center theater. The program is scheduled
to last from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
All retirees are invited to attend.
The Commissioned Officers Mess has reinstated its tasty brunch every Sunday from
9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. New prices are : adults - $4.95; children, age 7 to 12 - $2.95,
age 2t06 -$1.95; and children under 2are free.
The COM invites authorized patrons and guests to their " Membership Night" dinner
on January 24. Dinner, served from 6 to 9 p.m., will include steak and shrimp, baked
potato, diMer salad, vegetable, rolls and butter, and coffee or tea.
The fabulous band "Legends" will be playing for dancing and listening pleasure from
8 until 12 p.m. Door prizes will be offered. Prices for members will be $3.00, while each
additional meal will be $10.00. Reservations are requested by January 23.
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Tomorrow evening the Black Original Social Society will hol~ its Martin Luther King
Dance at the BOSS club house, 1431 N. Downs in Ridgecrest. Music for dancing begins
at 9p.m. and lasts until 2in the morning.
Admission is $2 for non-BOSS members, and $1 for members of BOSS. Those atten-
ding must be at least 21 years of age.
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Disco at the Enlisted Mess next Wednesday and Friday with D.J. Steve Malan and
his show "Upstage", starting at 8p.m.
The Enlisted Mess will feature Porterhouse steak as the special for tonight.
January 17. 1986
FRIDAY, MONDAY JANUARY 17, 20
"MY SCIENCE PROJECT"
Stirring
John Stockwell.nd FIsher Stevens
(Selenc.FlcUon. r.ted PG. 89 min.)
SATURDAY JAHUARY11
" PETER PAN"
Starring
Bobby Driscoll and Kathryn Beaumont
~nlmated. rated G. 77 min.)
SUNDAY JAHUARY11
" AMERICAN Fl.YEAS"
Starring
Kev1n Costner and Oavid Grant
(Drama, rated PG·13, 113 min.)
WEDNESOAY JANUARY 22
"KEY EXCHANGE"
Starring
Brooke Adam••nd Ben Masters
(Comedy, r.ted R, 96m1n.)
FRIDAY JANUARY 2.
" BABY - SECRET OFTHE LOST LEGEND"
St.rrlng
William Kat! and Sh.un Young
(F.ntasy. f.ted PG. 93 min.)
Timet: Mati.... 12 pm evening 17 pm
IG) ALL AGES ADMITTED
IPG) AL L AGES ADMITTED
P.....'.I Gu,~ &"gg.1I1d
IRI RESTRICTED
Mil. Wives plan
creative auction
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On Friday, Jan. 31, the annual "Creative
Auction" will once more be held at the
Commissioned Officers' Mess. This annual
fundraiser for scholarships is sponsored by
the Military Wives Club.
Festivities will begin with a social hour at
the close of the work day, to be followed by
a taco buffet starting at 6 o'clock. The low
price of $4.50 includes all the tacos, rice and
beans that anyone can eat.
The auction itself begins at 7:30 p.m.
Auctioneers this year are Canadian Forces
Major Larry Price and Lt. Mark Eoff from
NWC. In addition to the remarkable pur-
chases that can be made by those alten-
ding, a number of door prizes will also be
presented.
Appropriate dress for the evening will be
Country Western.
Reservations are necessary and may be
made by telephoning 446-2549 by the close
of business on Thursday, Jan. 30.
INEXNews
Patrons of the Navy Exchange will be
delighted to hear that they can now use
either MasterCard or Visa to charge their
purchases. Credit cards can be used at the
snack bars, gas station, Mini Mart and the
retail store.
In honor of Martin Luther King's birth-
day, the retail store will be closed on Mon-
day, and so will the service slation. The
Mini Mart will be open from noon to 7 p.m.
Sunday, with hours limited because of in-
ventory taking, and will be open from 10
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday. All NEX facili-
ties will maintain their regular Saturday
hours.
Recital slated
Lovers of classical piano will have a treat
onSunday, Jan. 26.
John Gibson, son of local weather
forecaster John Gibson, and Teresa
Videgar from Fontana will present a free
recital at the Center theater at 3 p.m. on
that day. Both are students of Dr. Gary
Davenport.
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1986 _No. 20038
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Four receive Michelson laboratories Awards
Four recipients were honored with
Michelson Laboratories Awards at a well-
attended ceremony held at the Commis-
sioned Officers' Mess last Friday.
Award recipients were Eva W. Bien, the
Center's Civilian Personnel Officer; Wayne
Doucette, head of the Weapons Develop-
ment Division in the Weapons Departmenti
Dr. Arnold T. Nielsen, Senior Research
Scientist in the Chemistry Division of the
Research Department; and Dr. Douglas J.
Sticht, head of the Special Project Office in
the Microwave Development Division of the
Electronic Warfare Department.
The Michelson Laboratories Award,
established in 1966, honors either signifi-
cant achievement in management and
leadership bringing singular recognition to
the individual and the Center, or individual
efforts in overcoming technical difficulties
to solving technical problems in ordnance
development.
II is complementary to the Center's
highest award, the L. T. E. Thompson
Award.
Burrell Hays, NWC Technical Director,
who opened the program, noted that the
selection process for the Michelson
Laboratories Award was excellent. He read
a list of winners that included outstanding
Center leaders, both technical and
managerial, and added that he felt the cur-
rent selectees were well worthy of joining
the impressive list.
Capt. K. A. Dickerson, NWC Com-
mander, noted that he was privileged to
call forth this yea r's outstanding
achievers. He then read the citations and
names of the winners as Hays presented
each with the certificate and a "key" desk
plaque engraved with name and year of
presentation that comprise the award.
the honor. "I want to thank everyone whc.
helped me earn this award," she concludl
ed.
Doucette's strong leadership capability,
complemented by his strong technical
competence, lead to his being chosen, Capt.
Dickerson said. "He bas been able to
motivate and encourage others to do their
best," the Skipper added, listing a number
of the technical programs to which
Doucette has brought guidance.
As well as expressing his appreciation for
the management support provided by both
the Commander and Technical Director,
Doucette said that "I'd like to thank all the
people that I've worked with that make it
such a joy to work here."
Dr. Nielsen received the award for his
outstanding technical and scientific ac-
complishments in the field of organic
chemistry and energetic materials. His
work has helped make the Center a leader
in the field of propellents, Capt. Dickerson
said.
In accepting the award, Dr. Nielsen ex-
pressed his surprise and his appreciation to
both the Center and the Navy for their sup-
port of his work.
Dr.. Sticht was honored for new system
concepts and programs that will make
quantum improvements in future naval
tactical air combat survivability. An expert
in electronic countermeasures and elec-
tronic counter