Page Eight NO TOUCH, NO SUCH! - ..:;;a:: as ROCKETEER Floating down Owens, barbecue highlight Huck Finn fete Sun. What better way to spend a SWlday af- ternoon than floating down a river? With this in mind, the Bishop Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual Huck Finn River Festival on the Owens River on Sunday and all inner tubers, rubber rafters, canoers, and kayakers are invited to enter. The inner tube decoration contest will begin the day's activities at 10:30 a.m. at the inner tube/rubber raft starting line, located about 2.4 miles east of the Pleasant Valley CampgroWld just north of Bishop. Starting line for the canoes and kayaks will be near the bridge just to the east of the campgroWld. Finish line for all entrants will be 4.1 miles east of the campgroWld. A western pit barbecue will be held at the finish line, with awards being presented either during or shortly before the barbecue begins. taunted by Liy Brandt (Monica Moore) in this scene from the China Lake Player' s presentation of " o.vid and Lisa ," The plilY will run Aug. 19, 20, 2S, 26, and 21. Curtain time is 8: 15 p.m. Tickets are priced at $3.50 for general admission, and $2.50 for children and students under 21. enlisted personnel, and senior citizens. For reservations. telephone 446.29S4, 44'-4274, or 37S·S413. - Photo by PHAN Greg Hogan For added safety, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will reduce the flow of the Owens River on that day to about 400 to 450 cubic feet per second from its current flow in excess of 1,200 cubic feet per second. Spectators are encouraged to line the riverbanks and cheer the entrants as they float (or paddle) past. Entry forms and further information can be obtained from the Bishop Chamber of Commerce, 690 N. Main St., Bishop, CA 93514, or by telephoning (619) 1!73-M05. Premium books available for Desert Empire Fair exhibitors Special price set at Victorville fair for Military Day Wed. Now is the time for potential exhibitors to start planning what they will want to enter in competition at the 33rd annual Desert Empire Fair that will be held in Ridgecrest from Sept. 21 through 2!i. Premium books are available listing the categories of arts, crafts, photography, baked goods and canned goods that can be entered into competition. In addition, other advance planning in- volves the issuance of advance ride ticket books used by many local organizations as fWldraisers. Advance ride tickets will sell for $2 for a strip of five tickets that are good on all rides except for the three spectaculars (bwnper cars, zipper. and super glass house). which will take two tickets each. Advance ride tickets offer a great saving Wildlife enthusiasts have opportunity to photography tule elk Wildlife photographers and those who are interested in wildlife will be able to get acquainted with tule elk at 8 a.m. tomorrow at the Wildlife Viewpoint in the Owens Valley about eight miles south of Big Pine. (The road to the viewpoint is clearly marked on Highway 395 just south of the Tinemaha Reservoir.) From the viewpoint location atop a high hill, Department of Fish and Game biologist Tom Blankinship will point out the elk and talk about their history and habits. He guarantees there will be plenty of elk visible since they are there already. The tule elk, also known as the dwarf or valley elk, are native to the central valley of California, but nearly became extinct as that valley was settled and the land used for farming. In 1933 and 1934, a remnant of the herd was introduced to the Owens Valley where they formed the base for the largest and most viable elk herd remaining. The Owens Valley, according to DFG biologists, can support a heard of 490 animals. Whenever the herd exceeds that nwnber, the excess animals are trapped and moved to other suitable locations so there are now herds in 12 other locations besides the Owens Valley. Following a viewing of the herd, those who are interested can proceed to Bishop where Dave Babb, a range and wildlife biologist for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power ",ill present a film slide show about the elk. Photographers need to come equipped with telephoto lenses for the best pictures. over buying tickets at the fair since the cost there will be 75 cents for each kiddie ride and $1 for all other rides. Organizations wishing to participate in the presale can pick up their tickets at the Desert Empire FairgroWlds office between 8 a.m. and noon, and I through 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Premiwn books, for those who wish to enter the exhibit competitions, are now available at the fair office and at the Ridgecrest, Trona and NWC libraries ; Senior Citizens Centers in Ridgecrest, Inyokern and Randsburg; the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce ; Daily In- dependent; NWC Credit Union offices; Valley Inquirer; Buttons and Bows; Eve's Yam Shop; Fabritique; Carol and Ann's Yam Shop; Safeway; Albertson's; and at the COWltry Feed Barn in Inyokern. Deadline for entries is Sept. 2. Anyone wishing more information is invited to telephone either the fair office at 375-l1OOO, or call Rose Gonzales, 375-5778. County Fair buffs will have the chance to take advantage of Military Day Wednesday, at the San Bernardino County Fair, which is held in Victorville. All service personnel and their families (with proper identification), will be ad- mitted to the fair for $1 each; this includes admission to the grandstand show that evening featuring the rock group " Papa Do Run Run." The fair opens on Tuesday, Aug. 16, and will rwt through next weekend. Sharing the spotlight with the livestock, commercial and feature exhibits, are a rodeo, a demolition derby, and grandstand shows with groups like Papa Do Run RWl and entertainers like Rick Nelson and Johnny Lee. . Also on hand are lots of food booths and a safe, clean carnival. The Chief Petty Officers' Club will host the " Roadrwtners," a local country-western band, tonight from 8 p.m. to midnight. The dining room will feature prime rib and Icelandic cod this evening from 6 to 9 o'clock, and shrimp scampi and top sirloin steak tomorrow evening, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. +++ The Enlisted Mess will be open for dining and dancing this evening. A lobster special will be available, as well as items from the regular menu, from 6to 9 p.m. Entertainment will begin at 9o'clock with music provided by a live band, in addition to recorded disco music in the Flight Deck by Glenn Polk, from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m . On Saturday, diners may enjoy a special top sirloin dinner and other selections, from 6 to 9o'clock. +++ DiscoWlt tickets for a variety of Southland attractions are available to DoD civilian and military personnel through Recreation Services. Some of the special prices offered are: Universal Studios, $8.2!i for adults and $5.2!i for children 3 to 11 years old; Magic MOWltain, $10 for adults and $5.95 for children; Knott's Berry Farm, $8.2!i per person; Sea World, $8.2!i for adults and $6.2!i for children 3 to 11 year old; and Marineland, $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children. In many cases, these prices represent a savings of over $3 per person. Purchase may be made Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Com- munity Center. For more information, call 939-2010. +++ Tonight is the night of Summer Challenge II at the lanai and pool area of the Com- missioned Officers' Mess. The fWl begins at 7 p.m., and volleyball, danCing, water polo, and listening to music will continue until midnight. Everyone is invited to attend this party sponsored by summer employees and Junior Professional employees. The $4 admission charge at the door covers all activities and all the soda pop, beer, and mWlchies that anyone can possibly consume. August 12, 1983 .~..~".:,:.~.:.: .. ',' " .... -- IGI AL L AGE S AOM II J£D