Page Eight Navy Helicopter To Assist In Santa's Arrival With a helpful assist from the Navy, Santa Claus will make his initia I pre·holiday appearance in Ridgecrest next Friday morning, Nov. 24, at the Sierra Vista shopping center on N. Norma St. On this date, which is a school holiday (following Thanksgiv· ing), a Navy helicopter, with old St. Nick aboard as a passenger, will sel down al 9:30 a.m. in lhe Grant's Department Store parking lot. Through arrangements made by lhe Ridgecresl Chamber of Commerce and the Roadrun- ners-a merchant group in Ridgecrest-Santa will have gifts of candy for children who are present to greet him, and will lhen be available 1o lalk to youngsters throughout the remail1Mr of lhe day al the Grant's Department Store toyland. Book Week. •• (Conllnuedfrom Paga2) experiences is basic to the en- joyment of reading by young people. The Center library houses a wide array of tales from other lands and of other ages that make interesting and informative read- ing and listening for all. Sinople plays and poetry books are avail- able for those who like to share their reading pleasure. Also avail- able is a targe selection of Christ.. mas stories-both traditional and modern-tbat lend themselves well to family reading. Older children tend to be "d0- ers," and the selection of craft and collection books for young people grows each year. Among the more interesting of recent publication are "African Crafts for You to Make" by D'Amato and "Pinatas" by Brock. New ideas for every youngster, regardless of skill level, can be found in the children's non-fiction section of the Center Library. Adults with little experience at a given craft may wish to explore this area before moving into more difficult books on the subject. There is no limit to the exciting additions that are made to children's literature each year. The Center Library reminds readers that dependent children of all those associated with NWC- military or civilian, regardless of their place of residence-are eligible and most welcome to use the library. COM To Serve Thanksgiving Day Dinner The Commissioned Officers' Mess will serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and all the trimmings next Thursday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 6 p.m. In addition to turkey, haked ham and leg of lamb dinners also will be served at the same price--$3.75 for adults and $2.25 for children. For those preferring steak, the COM is offering a special steak dinner for $6. The main.har will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. while the Barefoot Bar will be open from 11 a.m. to mid- night. Dinner reservations can be made by calling 446-2549. -~. ROCKETEER Friday, November 17, 1972 TWO PERFORMANCES REMAIN - Only ' - more performances remain of "Guys and Dolls." the Community Llghl Opera and Thuler Associallon musical slaled 10 play tonlghl and Saturday nlghtal lhe Burroughs Lecture Cenler. slartlng al .: 15. The scene above shows lhe gamblers' floallng crap game as Slcy Masterson. (cenler) played by Alex &ellen. hes lusl bel "a lhousand bucks against their souls." The other players are (kneeling I.·r.) Bill Tomaras. Leo &erglowskl. Greg Erdmann. casl a. Nicely.Nicely. Jim Fieser. who portrays Nathen Delroll. Jolin Pietras. Carl Helmick and Slacey MacGregor. Slanding (I.·r.) are SIeve Carter. Chuck Wilcox. who plays Harry the Horsa. &ellen and Jim Rosolanka. Tickets. priced a1$2.5O lor general admission and S1.251or studenlsthrough high school. are available al The Gill Mart and Med!cal Arts Pharmacy in Rldgecresl. althe Cenler Pharmacy. or al lhe Leclure Cenler door. -Photo byJack FIscher Plans Taking Shape for Third Annual IWV Christmas Parade Plans are now taking shape for the third annual Indian Wells Valley Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, Dec. 9. Theme of the parade is "Toyland" This event is being sponsored by the Ridgecrest Chamber of Com-:" merce, whose aim it is to provide a parade emIilasizing old-fashioned holiday season spirit. Althougb planned primarily for the enjoy- ment of children of the community, the CofC is encouraging active participation on the part of all organizations and Individuals. Bob Cartwright, parade chair- man, announced that so far he and his committee have lined up a numher of bands to participate in the parade. In addition to those from schools in the China Lake- Ridgecrest area, the Trona schools band also will be here for this holi- day season kicko{)ff event, as will the Army band from Fort Mac- Arthur In San Pedro. In addition, marching units from inyokern, a color guard from Barstow, and a drill team from Edwards Air Force Base all have accepted Invitations to join in the CANOY SALE BEGIN5-The .bove scene will be a familiar slghl 1o homeowners in the Indian Wells Valley as the Kern County tamp Fire Girls begin their annual candy sate today. Mrs. Larry Jackson, of Ridgecrest, is shown purchasing some of the delicious peanut buller and pepperminl chews (manufactured by Dewar's Candy Company), from Jenny Young, left, and Debbie Herigstad and leslie Krenzel. The sale, which will continue through Dec. 4, is being held to raise funds to supplement aid received from the United Fund and olher supporting agencies. -Photo by PHAA Shellie Borders parade, Cartwright reported. The parade chainnan explained that he is anxious to have all in- terested local organizations enter floats, equestrian groups, decor- ated vehicles and novelty units in the gala procession. Afloat tbat is a miniature model of the heavy cruiser U.S.S. Los Angeles will be making its first appearance In the local area as a part of the forthcoming Christmas Parade. In addition, others who have Indicated tbey will be en- tering floats In the parade are the Mayflower Van and Storage Co., Job's Daughters, Rainbow Girls and the Continental Telephone Co. Applications for participation In the 1m Christmas Parade, which are due no later than Tuesday, Nov. 28, can be obtained at the ROCKETEER office or from the Chamber of Commerce, 141 Panamint St., Ridgecrest. Additional information can be obtained by calling the CofC office at 37:>-833l. Dance Set Tonight At OHicers' Club A dance, featuring music by Chuck Higgins and his band from Los Angeles, will be held tonight from 9 to 1:30 a.m. at the Com- missioned Officers' Mess. Higgins, a recording star of the late I95!\!;, and his band will be making their first local ap- pearance. The group specializes In danceable music. From TO SBDW!DAT MOVIE RATINGS The objective of the ratings IS to Inform parents about the suitability of movie content for viewing by their children. (G) • ALL AGES ADMITTED Generlll AudJencn (PGI _ ALL AGES ADMITTED Parental Guldllnce Suggested (R) • RESTRICTED Urder 17 requires accompany· ing Parent or Adult Guardian CS . Cln~maKo" STD · S'-833l. Dance Set Tonight At OHicers' Club A dance, featuring music by Chuck Higgins and his band from Los Angeles, will be held tonight from 9 to 1:30 a.m. at the Com- missioned Officers' Mess. Higgins, a recording star of the late I95!\!;, and his band will be making their first local ap- pearance. The group specializes In danceable music. From TO SBDW!DAT MOVIE RATINGS The objective of the ratings IS to Inform parents about the suitability of movie content for viewing by their children. (G) • ALL AGES ADMITTED Generlll AudJencn (PGI _ ALL AGES ADMITTED Parental Guldllnce Suggested (R) • RESTRICTED Urder 17 requires accompany· ing Parent or Adult Guardian CS . Cln~maKo" STD · S'