Eight _II". Folclorico to perform at NWC theater on Jan. 29 The third presentation by the Indian Wells Valley Concert Association for the 1984-1985 concert season will be the Tues- day, January 29, perfonnance of the Ballet Folclorico Nacional de Mexico in the Center theater at 7:30p.m. The dance troupe is considered the most .uthentic performer of Mexican native dance and musical beritage, and is the of- ficial folk troupe representing the Mexican government. Ticket prices .re $7 for general .dmis- sion, $5 for young people under 21 ye.rs of age, senior citizens over 65 years, and ae· tive-duty enlisted military persoMei. All tickets are presenUy sold out, accor- ding to Carl Helmick, business m.nager for the concert association. Persons sti11 wishing to attend the baUet performance may bave • chance if they place their name on a standby Jist by phon- ing 375-5600. Helmick stressed that it would be highly appreciated if season ticket holders notify the association if they were not piaMing to attend the concert. This would allow those individuals on the sJandby Jist toacquire these seats. The Ballet began in 1960 under the guidance of Silvia Lozano, the group's founder, director, and choreogr.pher, and has been dedicated to the preservation of Mexico's folkloric dance. Ms. Lozano is considered one of Mexico's most distinguished artists. She directs the entire cre.tive and .rtistic scope of the troupe, including choreogr.phy, costumes, music, and stage design. Her vast knowledge of Mexican culture and tradition results in the troupe's reputa- tion for authentiCity. Special-event gate passes will be issued • t NWC's main gate for concert-goors who do not have NWC vehicle passes. Theater goors should .llow extra time for this re- ROCKETEER -' ",:::;o:::;r;:~';T';:H;-;E;-;W~A~Y~- Heading their respective ways are as Lenny the Lip (astride the horse), and Lt. Eric Neidlinger, as Natty Needles. who will act as the auctioneers for the Creative Auction set tonight in the CommissionMi Of· ficers' Mess beginning at 4:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Military Officers' Wives Club and will feature a wild west theme while participants bid on a variety of white elephants and personal services offered for sale in support of MOWC's scholar. ship fund. - Photo by Jim Baldwin Wives set creative auction The fourth annual Creative Auction, hosted by the Military Officer Wives Club (MOWC), will be held at the Commissioned Officers' Mess tonight. The event will begin with a social hour starting at 4:30 to 6 p.m., with a taco buffet diMer served from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The cost of the all-you-ean-eat buffet is $3.50 per person. The main part of the fun will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the .ppe.r.nce of Lt. Eric Neidl- inger as "Natty Needles" and LCdr. Leonard Fox as "Lenny the Lip" acting as the auctioneers for the grand auction of white elephants and personal services. Other .ppe.r.nces will be made by Mar- shall (Capt.) K. A. Dickerson, momentarily stepping aside from his duties as NWC Commander, and his posse of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, along with Capt. Harrell as the town's hanging judge; Donna Whittle as Miss Kitty; Tracy Smith as Chester; and Tammy Williams as Miss Mae West. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the MOWC scholarship Fund. As an added bonanza, several door prizes will be given away to lucky participants. Also, the China Lake can-ean girls will make a special appearance. The members of the local dance troupe are Debra White, Beth Standen, Kathleen Witt, and Trish Henry. Tammy Williams arranged the choreography. High School rodeo slated soon at Desert Empire Fairgrounds in the 'Wile finals held in Quincy, Calif.. and winners there earn points toward the national finals, which will be held in Rapid City, South Dakota, in July. January 25, 1985 'Star' Search' set for all amateurs by BOSS as showcase Amateur performers in the local area will have the opportunity to showcase their talents while they are competing for a $100 grand prize offered by members of the Black Original Social Society in a "Star Search" competition. . Star Search will be held during the first weekend in March, but those who wish to compete will be required to audition prior to that time since only 20 contestants will be able to compete. Sought are performers who can sing or dance, perform either comedy or drama, who can lip sync - or whatever. The per- formers will be judged on the basis of ex- ecution, appearance and showmanship. Auditions will be held from Jan. 28 through 31, and Feb. I, 2, and 4 through 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2. The auditions will be beld at 1431 N. Norma St., Ridge- crest. The audition performance should be limited to 3 minutes minimum and 5 max- imum, with any costumes or props required brought by the performer. Anyone under 16 years of age must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or must bring a signed consent slip. Those wishing to audition must telephone 44&-2003 for an appointment. Local theatre buffs have option to L.A. with Theatrefest Persons looking for an alternatIve to Los Angeles for live theater can attend The- aterfest, produced and directed by Victor Dowling and located in the city of Santa Maria, on Hwy. 166 which connects with In- terstate 5south of Bakersfield. Season tickets cost $43.50 for Friday and Saturday evening performances or $40 for weekend matinees and evening shows on Sundays through Thursdays. Persons interested in purchasing tickets can write PCPA Theaterfest, P.O. Box 1700, Santa Maria, CA 93456. Lovers of rodeos should plan to spend Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 2 and 3, at the arena of the Desert Empire Fairgrounds in Ridgecrest, where a high school rodeo will be presented. District 9 of the Catifornia High School Rodeo Association will hold its area rodeo here for the first time, featuring youngsters from Kern County, parts of Los Angeles County, and San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono Counties in such events as saddle bronc and bareback riding, steer rasslin', calf roping, team roping, breakaway rop- ing, goat tying, barrel racing, pole bending, and cutting. Self-management training seminar Feb. 7, 8, 9 at Senior Center There is no admission charge for the two day event. The fun starts on Saturday at I p.m., and Sunday at 10 in the morning. Wmners earn points toward partiCipating ~ekend Roundup Most snow skiers are very familiar with the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, located north of Bishop, but there are several areas within Southern California that offer ex- citing fun for snow lovers. Mountain High, loc.ted in Wrightwood, offers r.tes for .dults of $20 for lift tickets, regular group r.tes of $12 for skiing lessions, and ski equipment rental costs are $12. More information can be obtained by phoning (714) 874-7050. In the Big Be.r Lake area are two resorts, Snow Forest and Snow Summit. The first resort offers rates of $16 for adult lift tickets for all day skiing, rentals for $8, and lessons for $9 for regular or $25 for priv.te lessons. Snow Summit did not detail costs of visiting their resort, but their telephone number is (714) 893-3316. Snow Forest c.n be phoned.t (714)_1. +++ The "His Stubborn Love" film series continues this week with the fourth part of the six-partdevotionai offering held in the All Faith Chapel at 7p.m.Sunday evening. This week's !ibn talks .bout God's W.iting Room and tells how God is working even while a church member is waiting for answers to p....yer .nd other tife questions. The !ibn series, hosted by Joyce Landorf, noted spt>.ker and author, is open to the public free of charge. +++ ·.omorrow night the Chief Petty Officer's Mess will host the Mohave Band, a local combo, that will play contempor.ry music from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Patrons of the CPOM may make their diMerselection from the • la c.rte portion of the menu. Adults and teen-agers who would like to experience that winning feeling are invited to attend a self-rnanagement training sem- inar sponsored by the Ridgecrest Recre- ation Department the evenings of Feb. 7 and 8, and the morning of Saturday, Feb. 9. The seminar will be held at the Senior Citi- zens Building, 125S. Warner, in Ridgecrest. The seminar leader, Mel Walden, has been director of Dynamics for Achievement since 1972. The program is designed to help participants develop positive attitudes, J!re?t"r ~.;olf·aw~r"'eness. more efficient ,Co. AllACo(\,IOM"flO w.o._............... . ' I'G I .l.1l iIIGf\AOMlfllD ".f.....' G....u.... ~ •••,.... . , l"la l( nO u_. •,......... ......."........ ,.,...., •• _" G......... Retut.r st.rtin, time 7:00 p.m . FRIDA1 JANUARY 25. 21 " HARD TO HOLD" Starring Rick Springfield and Jarlel EUber (Rock·Orama, rated PO, 93 min.) SATUFlO....,. JANUARY 2t "lETS DOlT" Starring Gr-o BradlOfd and Britt Halear (Romantic ComedY. rated R. 82 min.) MONDA.,. JAHUARY2. "ROMANCING THE STONE" Starring Mich••' Douglas and Kalhleen Turner (Ad....nture ComedY. rated PG. 106 min.) WEONESDA.,. "ANUARY 30 "AINESTOHF' Starring Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton (Comedy. raled PG, 111 min., decision making, and an increased ability to cope with life. Seminar fees are $35 for adults and $25 for teens, but participants can attend the first session without obligation. The Thursday and Friday sessions will meet from 6:59 to 9:45 p.m., and the Satur- day session will run from 8:29 a.m. until 1 in the afternoon. For further infonnation or to reserve space, contact the Ridgecrest Recreation Department, 231 Station Street, Ridgecrest, 375-1522, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mon- days through Fridays. Energy tip Close off unoccupied rooms and secure the heat vents. Use your draperies or blinds to help keep unwanted cold out. When it's sunny, be sure to let the sunshine in. +++ Remember that it's the little things we often do without even thinking and the things we forget to do that can add up to big energy expenses over the course of the year. ') ~ U s . Go",.,n""n' Pun"n. Otllu ,,... No lOou - From: PLACE STAMP HERE To: 'Quick-fix' brings salute to Ed Cooksey, Phil Ankeney The outstanding expertise and effort displayed by Phil Ankeney and Ed Cooksey in providing a "quick-fix" to a problem that developed with the Walleye-II weapon resulted in their being presented a Technical Director's award in a recent ceremony held at Salt Wells. An early separation of a plastic probe in many of the Walleye-II weapons resulted in their fuzes not arming properly; the Air- Launched Weapons Fuze Branch, as design agent, tasked the two men to solve the pro- blem. Within 47 working days of receiving fun- ding on the project, the two men conceived, designed, tested, and evaluated an alwni- num probe "bumper" spring that could be attached to the weapon without any weapon teardown. They and the team that they headed, consisting of personnel from throughout the Center, not only developed this solution to the problem, but also manufactured and assembled production design retrofit kits for Fleet use to ensure that the Walleye-II weapons were ready when and if needed. Burrell Hays, NWC Technical Director, . commended the creativity .nd innovation demonstrated by Ankeney and cOOksey in solving the problem that had been iden- tified ilj use of a simple retard device that could be retrofitted easily to weapons al- ready in the Fleet. . Hays expressed his pleasure at the quali- ty of the work performed by the men as he presented them the engraved paperweight, letter of commendation and stipend that comprise the Technical Director's Award. Matt Anderson, head of the Fuze and Sensors Department, who nominated Ankeney and Conksey for the award, noted that it was difficult to ascertain the monetary savings that will be rea1ized by (Continued on Page 7) CAREFUL WORK - Phil Ankeney (I.) ond Ed Cooksey check some ""rdwore 0P4ns' a drawing. The two men are recent recipients of the Techniul Director's Award for their work on " quick fix" for a problem that developed on the Walleye weapon. January 25, 1985 Vol. XL. No. " nw( NAVALWEAPONSCENTER CHINA LAKE CALIFORNIA Six honored with Michelson Laboratory Awards Winners of this year's Michelson Labora· tory Awards are Ralph Beyer, Karen Altieri, Jim Knepshield, Bill Lamb, Tom Seufert and Jim Bowen. "Those honored with this prestigious award have truly contributed in their field. They are an elite group in what I consider the most elite laboratory in the country," Burrell Hays, NWC Technical Director, told the overflow crowd gathered at the Commissioned Officers' Mess for the an· nual Michelson Laboratory Awards lun- cheon last Friday. He echoed the words of Capt. P. D. Stephenson, Chief Staff Officer, who repre- sented Capt. K. A. Dickerson, NWC Com- mander, at the luncheon. Capt. Dickerson had been detained in Washington and was unable to be present. The Michelson Laboratories Award, established in 1966 as a complement to the Center's highest award, the L. T. E. Thompson Award, honors individuals who have excelled in either technical or managerial capacities. It consists of a certificate signed by the Commander and the Technical Director, and a "key" desk plaque engraved with the name of the reCipient and the year of pres· entation. Nominations are submitted by department heads, reviewed by the Center Awards Management Panel, and submitted to the Commander and Technical Director for finalselection. In calling forth Ralph Beyer, Hays said that Beyer had made outstanding contribu- tions on a wide range of weapons in his 21 years at NWC, from his work with the High Speed Anti-radiation Missile (HARM) to his achievements as Guidance Control System Manager for Sidearm. Beyer began as a component designer, said Hays, and has expanded to the design of guidance for a whole weapon system. The success of Beyer and his team 'in the work on Sidearm clearly shows that NWC is still preeminant in anti-radiation seeker design, his commendation notes. The work of Karen Altieri as Professional Recruitment Coordinator for the Center is of particular importance to the Center, said Hays in m.king the award presentation to her. (Continued on Page 7) INFORMAL MOMENT - Burrell Hays, NWC Technical Director (far right), chats with the winners of the Michelson Laboratory Awards after the ceremony held at the Commissioned Officers' Mess last FridllY. Joining in the converytion at (I. to r.) Bill Lamb, Tom Seufert, Jim Bowen, Kilren Altieri, Ftillph Beyer and Jim Kn.oshield. - Photo by PH2 Rick Moore VHSIC wor, kshop attracts 140 An estimated 140 persons took part in a three-.ker and author, is open to the public free of charge. ·.omorrow night the Chief Petty Officer's Mess will host the Mohave Band, a local combo, that will play contempor.ry music from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Patrons of the CPOM may make their diMerselection from the • la c.rte portion of the menu. Adults and teen-agers who would like to experience that winning feeling are invited to attend a self-rnanagement training sem- inar sponsored by the Ridgecrest Recre- ation Department the evenings of Feb. 7 and 8, and the morning of Saturday, Feb. 9. The seminar will be held at the Senior Citi- zens Building, 125S. Warner, in Ridgecrest. The seminar leader, Mel Walden, has been director of Dynamics for Achievement since 1972. The program is designed to help participants develop positive attitudes, J!re?t"r ~.;olf·aw~r"'eness. more efficient ,Co. AllACo(\,IOM"flO w.o._............... . ' I'G I .l.1l iIIGf\AOMlfllD ".f.....' G....u.... ~ •••,.... . , l"la l( nO u_. •,......... ......."........ ,.,...., •• _" G......... Retut.r st.rtin, time 7:00 p.m . FRIDA1 JANUARY 25. 21 " HARD TO HOLD" Starring Rick Springfield and Jarlel EUber (Rock·Orama, rated PO, 93 min.) SATUFlO....,. JANUARY 2t "lETS DOlT" Starring Gr-o BradlOfd and Britt Halear (Romantic ComedY. rated R. 82 min.) MONDA.,. JAHUARY2. "ROMANCING THE STONE" Starring Mich••' Douglas and Kalhleen Turner (Ad....nture ComedY. rated PG. 106 min.) WEONESDA.,. "ANUARY 30 "AINESTOHF' Starring Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton (Comedy. raled PG, 111 min., decision making, and an increased ability to cope with life. Seminar fees are $35 for adults and $25 for teens, but participants can attend the first session without obligation. The Thursday and Friday sessions will meet from 6:59 to 9:45 p.m., and the Satur- day session will run from 8:29 a.m. until 1 in the afternoon. For further infonnation or to reserve space, contact the Ridgecrest Recreation Department, 231 Station Street, Ridgecrest, 375-1522, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mon- days through Fridays. Energy tip Close off unoccupied rooms and secure the heat vents. Use your draperies or blinds to help keep unwanted cold out. When it's sunny, be sure to let the sunshine in. Remember that it's the little things we often do without even thinking and the things we forget to do that can add up to big energy expenses over the course of the year. ') ~ U s . Go",.,n""n' Pun"n. Otllu ,,... No lOou - From: PLACE STAMP HERE To: 'Quick-fix' brings salute to Ed Cooksey, Phil Ankeney The outstanding expertise and effort displayed by Phil Ankeney and Ed Cooksey in providing a "quick-fix" to a problem that developed with the Walleye-II weapon resulted in their being presented a Technical Director's award in a recent ceremony held at Salt Wells. An early separation of a plastic probe in many of the Walleye-II weapons resulted in their fuzes not arming properly; the Air- Launched Weapons Fuze Branch, as design agent, tasked the two men to solve the pro- blem. Within 47 working days of receiving fun- ding on the project, the two men conceived, designed, tested, and evaluated an alwni- num probe "bumper" spring that could be attached to the weapon without any weapon teardown. They and the team that they headed, consisting of personnel from throughout the Center, not only developed this solution to the problem, but also manufactured and assembled production design retrofit kits for Fleet use to ensure that the Walleye-II weapons were ready when and if needed. Burrell Hays, NWC Technical Director, . commended the creativity .nd innovation demonstrated by Ankeney and cOOksey in solving the problem that had been iden- tified ilj use of a simple retard device that could be retrofitted easily to weapons al- ready in the Fleet. . Hays expressed his pleasure at the quali- ty of the work performed by the men as he presented them the engraved paperweight, letter of commendation and stipend that comprise the Technical Director's Award. Matt Anderson, head of the Fuze and Sensors Department, who nominated Ankeney and Conksey for the award, noted that it was difficult to ascertain the monetary savings that will be rea1ized by (Continued on Page 7) CAREFUL WORK - Phil Ankeney (I.) ond Ed Cooksey check some ""rdwore 0P4ns' a drawing. The two men are recent recipients of the Techniul Director's Award for their work on " quick fix" for a problem that developed on the Walleye weapon. January 25, 1985 Vol. XL. No. " nw( NAVALWEAPONSCENTER CHINA LAKE CALIFORNIA Six honored with Michelson Laboratory Awards Winners of this year's Michelson Labora· tory Awards are Ralph Beyer, Karen Altieri, Jim Knepshield, Bill Lamb, Tom Seufert and Jim Bowen. "Those honored with this prestigious award have truly contributed in their field. They are an elite group in what I consider the most elite laboratory in the country," Burrell Hays, NWC Technical Director, told the overflow crowd gathered at the Commissioned Officers' Mess for the an· nual Michelson Laboratory Awards lun- cheon last Friday. He echoed the words of Capt. P. D. Stephenson, Chief Staff Officer, who repre- sented Capt. K. A. Dickerson, NWC Com- mander, at the luncheon. Capt. Dickerson had been detained in Washington and was unable to be present. The Michelson Laboratories Award, established in 1966 as a complement to the Center's highest award, the L. T. E. Thompson Award, honors individuals who have excelled in either technical or managerial capacities. It consists of a certificate signed by the Commander and the Technical Director, and a "key" desk plaque engraved with the name of the reCipient and the year of pres· entation. Nominations are submitted by department heads, reviewed by the Center Awards Management Panel, and submitted to the Commander and Technical Director for finalselection. In calling forth Ralph Beyer, Hays said that Beyer had made outstanding contribu- tions on a wide range of weapons in his 21 years at NWC, from his work with the High Speed Anti-radiation Missile (HARM) to his achievements as Guidance Control System Manager for Sidearm. Beyer began as a component designer, said Hays, and has expanded to the design of guidance for a whole weapon system. The success of Beyer and his team 'in the work on Sidearm clearly shows that NWC is still preeminant in anti-radiation seeker design, his commendation notes. The work of Karen Altieri as Professional Recruitment Coordinator for the Center is of particular importance to the Center, said Hays in m.king the award presentation to her. (Continued on Page 7) INFORMAL MOMENT - Burrell Hays, NWC Technical Director (far right), chats with the winners of the Michelson Laboratory Awards after the ceremony held at the Commissioned Officers' Mess last FridllY. Joining in the converytion at (I. to r.) Bill Lamb, Tom Seufert, Jim Bowen, Kilren Altieri, Ftillph Beyer and Jim Kn.oshield. - Photo by PH2 Rick Moore VHSIC wor, kshop attracts 140 An estimated 140 persons took part in a three-