r 8 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 ... Hs ... 22b, ar#' 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. +++ 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. +++ 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 -- 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. * u.s.Gov...,,,ne,,t Printin, Offlc.: 1986 _No. 20038 FROM, PLACE STAMP HER E 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