Page Eight COM to close for repairs in July: Luau set tonight The Commissioned Officers' Mess will dose on Sun!lay until ,\ug. 1 for repairs and nmodeling. It will reopen under new management and with a new chef in the kitchen. It is anticipated that the reopening will 'be marked by a gala party. The month-long closing will be kicked off by a luau tonight beginning at 6 o'clock. llckets are available at the club. The fee is $9 per person. On the menu is leg foo yung, sweet and sour sbrlmp, ....becue spare ribs, roast pork, beef sbiyu, Hawaiian chicken, Chinese egg rolls, shrimp fried rice, Mahi-Mahi salad, Hawaiian molded salad, green pea salad, potato salad, pickled beets and onions, marinated fresh vegetables and ice cold watenne10n slices. Pineapple logs will be placed at each table. In addition, free Mal Tais will be III!rVed from 6:30 to 7:30 p.rn. Music for dancing will be provided by the Younger Half, from Victorville. A floor sbow at 10 p.rn. will feature George Howes and the Isle of Paradise. The swimming pool and snack bar will cootinue to operate while the main club is being remodeled. An espanded food service will be available at the snack bar during July. Camp Fire Girls'- summer program to begin Tuesday The Kern County Council of Camp Fire GIrls' smnmer resident program will be beld from June 29 through Aug. 2 at Carq> Yenls Dante on Greenhorn Mt. Sessloos will be held in one and two week aegments, with threoHlay mInI...essions planned for girls, 6 through 8 years of age, who want a shorter atay. Girls who attend will be able to par- ticipate in the usual smnmertime pastimes IUch as creative arts, arcbery, backpacking (sessloos one and four for junior high school gIr\s only), learning outdoor skills, and stargazing around the campfires at night. While at Camp Yenis Dante, the girls will be boused in cabins with six to eight cam- pers and a counselor. Registrations are now being accepted. The smnmer camp is open to non-members of Camp Fire Girls as well as members. To place a reservation, call 3'!/-75Sl in Bakersfield, or write Camp Fire Girls, 5(MI 18th St., Bakersfield 93301. - ROCKETEER READY TO HIT THE ROAD - Patty Sarattl (at left) and Lucille Ralles were all smiles as they prepared to leave for an .rc....eologlcal dig In the Valley of the Fire near Overton, Nev. The two Cerro Coso CoII"ge student, are the 1975 recipients of the Kenneth H. Robinson Arc....eologlcal Schol.rshlp, which provides the funds for -'-~.ir. partlclpatlon In this .ctivlty. -Pboto by Don Yockey K. H. Robinson archaeological scholarships won 'by 2 students This year's Kenneth H. Robinson Ar- chaelogical Scholarship, which is sponsored by the Maturango Museum, has been awarded to a pair of Cerro Coso Community College students. Wmners of the scholarship, which covers the expenses of both students during a field digging experience sponsored by the University of Nevada, are LucIlle Ralles , and Patti Barrati. The archaeological work is to take place in the Valley of Fire near Overton, Nev. who intends to work for a degree in ar- chaeology, probably from Stanford University, after sbe completes her work at Cerro Coso. Mrs. Barratti is a resident of Independence who has commuted twice each week for classes at the local college. She intends to pursue her work at the University of Nevada. Both women have a strong interest in the field of archaeology. The scholarship bas been offered by the MlIturango Museum for the past nine years and this year marks the first time that Cerro Coso students have applied for it. The scholarship is offered annually and is open to high school graduates and Cerro Coso students who have evidenced an In- In addition, this is the first time in the terest in archaeology. It offers six units of nine years of its existence that there has college credit. been a dual award of the Robinson Ar- Mrs. Ralles is a resident of ChIna Lake chaeological Scholarship. Youth Center is offering wide variety of ac:fivities during summer vacation Classes in bunter safety, co-ed volleyball, leathercraft and decoupage are currenUy being offered by the NWC Youth Center. The hunter safety course will be held on July 26 and 27. Instructors will be supplied by the Sierra Desert Gun Club. Attending such a class is mandatory in California prior to applying for a hunting license. This course will be limited to the first 50 persons who register. Sign-ups are open to both adults and youth. Three co-ed volleyba\lleagues are being planned and will begin on July 7. The leagues will be divided by age with fourth, fifth and sixth graders in one division, seventh and eighth graders in the second league, and high schoolers grouped in the third league. Afee of $5 per person will be charged and sign-ups must be completed prior to the starting date. Registration for the leathercraft and decoupage classes is currenUy being held at the Youth Center. Participation will be limited to members of the local youth facility. Navy Night slated on July 4 at San Diego's Sea World The sixth annual Navy Night at Sea World, the marine fun-center in San Diego, will be held next Friday, July 4, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.rn. On that evening, all military personnel and Department of Defense civilian em- ployees, their dependents and gueats, will be admitted to Sea World at reduced prices. Tickets will be priced at $3 each for persons 13 years of age and over, and $2 each for children 4 through 12 years of age. This represents a savings of $3.25 per person for the adult tickets and $1.50 for children. THE OL' FISHING HOLE - Cub Scouts from the Desert District took part in a Cub-o-Ree June 13·15 at Camp Nick Williams on Plute Mt. In addition to the 47 boys who partiCipated. 34 fathers spent three days assisting the Cubs during a number of competitive events and Scouting skill demonstrations. The boys learned to make fires, pitch tents, handle axes, follow a nature trail, skin rattlesnakes, and identify edible foods In the forests. In addition, they staged a tug-o-war, balloon tossing contest, held a seavanger hunt. and partiCipated in the a~e-old snipe hunt. A number of Cub Scouts are shown above fishing. -Photo by Mike Odle The admission price entiUes the fun seekers to unlimited use of all of Sea World's attractions, including the Flagship Tower, Skyride, the Dolphin Lagoon and Shamu the Killer Whale shows, and many more. The reduced-price tickets are available only at the Community Center. They will not be sold at Sea World. June 27. 1975 SHOWBDAT MOVIE RATINGS The objective of the ratings is to inform parents about the suitability of movie content for viewing by their chiklren. FRio (G)· ALL AGES ADMITTED General Audiences (PG) - ALL AGES ADMITTED Parental Guidance Suggested (R)· RESTRICTED Under 17 requires accompanying Parent or Adult GUilrdian R"9ula r starting time -7:30 p.m. "MEAN STREETS" (112Min.) Robert OeNiro, Harvey Keitel 27 JUNE (Melodrama) In Little Italy, New York City, a young numbers runner tries to help a friend repay a debt to a money lender. When the friend welches on the debt, the young gangster finds that a henchman has been ordered to dispose of him. (R) SAT. 21 JUNE "TREASURE ISLAND" (95Min.) Orson Welles, Walter Slezak (Adventure Dram..) Orson Welles as the most colorful -one legged scorpion of a sea devil·pirate "Long John Silver" adds an entirely new dimension to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure. (G) SUN . 29 JUNE " RAFFERTY AND THE GOLD DUST TWINS" (9'2 Min.) Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman ( Crime Dram.. ) Ex·Marine Alan Arkin is a heavy-drinking driving instructor tor the Los Angeles Department of Motor Vehicles. When he gives a lift to free-spirited Sally Kellerman and Mackenzie Phillips, the latter pulls a gun and orders him to drive them to New Orleans. He convinces them to 90 to Las Vegas, where he is included i n their mad-cap adventures. (R) MON. 30 JUNE " DAY FOR NIGHT" (116Min.) Francois Truffaut, Jacqueline Bisset ( Comedy ) This film chronicles the joys, frustrations, complications and an unending series of affairs and tangled relationships on the set of a French film. ( PG 1 . TUE . 1 JULY "REPORT TOTHE COMMtSSIONER" (112 Min.) Michael Moriarty, Yapet Kotto ( Crime Dr.. ma) A New York p)lice drama based on the best selling novel by John Mills, which points a Sharp finger at police bureaucracy and attempted cover·ups. Rookie Michael Moriarty is assigned as a hippie undercover policeman. ( PG ) WED. 2 JULY " PAPlllON " (151 Min.) Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman (Action Drama) The story of two convicts on Devil's Island and of one's unflagging determin- ation to escape, despite all odds. (PG) THURS . 3 JULY " STAND UP AND BE COUNTED" (99 Min.) Jacqueline Bisset. Gary lockwood (Comedy ) The adventures of a number of women who join in the women's liberation movement. I PG) FRio 4 JULY '~CON RACK " (106Min.) Jon Voight, Paul Wlnfjeld (Human Interest Drama ) An autobiographical account of Pat Conroy's adventures as a white grade·school instructor attempting to instill education into a pathetically ignorant assemblage of deprived black children. Thei r dilapidated. two- room school house is located on a remote South Carolina island. ( PG ) Youth Center matinee The Youth Center matinee film next Wednesday, July 2, will be "Fancy Pants," atarring Bob Hope and Lucille Ball. The movie will start at 1 p.rn. These matinees are open to dependents of military personnel and civilian employees of the Center, regardless of their place of residence. Admission is 25 cents for paid-up mem- bers of the Youth Center. All others must pay 50 cents. Jt...u.S. Q;ov..."m.Itt _ ~I"'I"I otflu: }4 lf7s--4'4 / ~0162 From: To : PLACE I STAMP HERE Command OK's Adult Athletic RecreationAss 'n Command approval has been received for the eatab1ishment of an Adult Athletic Recreation Association that will build on the variety of recreation-related programs currenUy available, it was reported this week by Cdr. R. B. Nygaard, chairman of the Joint Navy-Civilian Recreation Council. Membership in this association, which will become effective on Tuesday, July 1, will be required to participate in the Cen- ter's intramural sports program. Members also will be entiUed to use of the gym complex, tennis courts and playing fields. Active duty military personnel will continue to be pennitted use of the Center's basic recreation facilities (gym complex, tennis courts and playing fields) at no cost in order to promote the Navy's required physical fitness program. Those eligible for regular membership in the NWC Adult Athletic Recreation Association are active duty military men and women, retired military personnel, certain reservists, NWC civilian employees, dependents of the above and their bona fide overnight bouse guests. Assoc. Memberships Available In addition, associate membership has been extended to contractor employees, and other civilians not connected with the Center, who wish to participate in an established NWC intramural sports league. Furthermore, use of the Center's recreation facilities by youth groups or other organizations, may be requested and granted by the Command on a case-by-<:ase basis. The fees for membership in the NWC Adult Athletic Recreation Association have been established as follows: Regular members, $6 per year (no charge for active duty military personnel); associate members, $9 per year; bouse guests of regular members, 50 cents per calendar (Continued on Poge 3) June 27, 1975 "we.lOcketeel Naval Weapons Cente-r China lake California Vol. xxx, No. 25 NAF change of command ceremony held , t I~ NAF COMMAND CHANGES HANDS - Salutes were exchanged by c.pt. R. S. Moore (at left) and Cept. Conr.d B. Olson as the latter took over the duties of Commanding OIIicer of the Nav.1 Air Facility during the c....nge of comm.nd ceremony held last Friday. -Photo by Ron Allen Capt. Moore retires after more than 30 years of Navy duty A combined change of command and retirement ceremony was held last Friday moming at the Naval Air Facility. Capt. R. S. Moore, a veteran of more than 30 years as an enlisted man, midshipman and officer in the Navy, was transferred to the retired list with the grade of captain, 'while Capt. Conrad B. Olson, his successor as CommandIng OffIcer of NAF, formally assmned his new duties. During his farewell remarks, Capt. Moore, who has accepted a position as a program manager with the Cubic Corp. in San Diego, commented that he was looking forward to the future with interest and anticipation. "I have spent my entire adult life in the U.s. Navy, and it's time to move on," be stated. "The Navy has been very good to me-I've been educated, taught to fly and have been assigned to many challenging and rewarding jobs," the retiring officer added. Not Easy to Leave Fee increase. proposed for use of rec facilities I After noting that he has spent 8 of the 26 years of his commissioned service in the Navy at China Lake, Capt. Moore acknowledged that "it's not easy to leave a command assignment, and it's even harder to leave active duty, but since I must do both, I'm glad it's happening here at China Lake among old friends." Before turning over command of the Naval Air Facility to Capt. Olson, Capt. Moore took the opportunity to mention some of the things that he and the officers and men of NAF have accomplished jointly in the last three years that he has been the Skipper at NAF. A series of studies covering proposed fee changes for the use of various athletic arid recreational facilities at the Naval Weapons Center was concluded last week by af- firmative action to increase fees during a meeting of the Joint Navy-Civilian Recrea- tion Council. The council members' recommendations will now be submitted to the fund ad- ministrator prior to final approval of the 197:;'76 budget. Keeping in mind that the overall aim of the Recreation Council is to enable the variety of activities that come under its cognizance to operate (as nearly as possible) on a break-even basis, increased fees were recommended at the gymnasium swinuning pool, the Youth Center, the golf course, the skeet and trap range, the electronic / wood bobby sbop complex, and the ceramics sbop. A boost from $10 to $12 per year for single memberships in the indoor swinuning pool was recommended for approval, as was an Timecards will be due early because of July 4 holiday Because of the July 4th holiday next Friday, all timecards dated July 5 must be delivered to the depository at the payroll office no later t....n 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. Timecards for employees whose work shift carries them into the July 5-6 weekend may be held out and delivered to the payroll office by 9 a.m. on Monday. July 9. Payroll Branch personnel have requested that those who handle em- ployee timecards make sure they do not hold out any timecards on July 3 except for those who will be working over the following weekend. increase in the family membership fee from $15 to $24 annually. Passed unanimously by the Recreation Council were a number of recom- mendations submitted by a subcoJrunittee, wbose members had visited the Youth Center and youth gym, reviewed program proposals and figures on the number of participants, budgetary information, and had interviewed several persons involved in youth activities. Recommended for approval was an In- crease from $5 to $6 per year in the Youth Center membership fee (with appropriate adjustments to be made for family mem- berships). For Members Only It also was urged that participation in all Youth Center and youth activity programs be limited to members of the Youth Center, and that the Recreation Council should authorize a total non-appropriated fund subsidy not to exceed $17,389 (the amount expended during 1974) for the support of Youth Center and youth activity programs. In addition, the subcommittee recom- mended, and the members of the ' Recreation Council gave their full support to the suggestion that the Special Services Brancb sbould be given the opportunity to implement a series of programs already developed, and make otber pro- gram/ administrative changes as needed at the Youth Center. . Youth Gym Open Longer The proposal that facilities of the youth gym be made available to Youth Center members four hours per day (either in the afternoon or early evening) also was agreed to unanimously by members of the Recreation Council. In regard to increased fees for use of the China Lake golf course, the following changes in monthly fees were recom- mended: Single membership, from $14 to $16; family membership, from $19 to $24 and associate membership, from $25 to $30. There will be no increase in the fees charged for enlisted military personnel. They are: E-l through E-5, 75 cents on weekdays, $1 on weekends and bolidays, or $2 per month annually; ~ through E-9, $1 for9 holes, $2 for 18 boles on weekdays, $1.50 and $3 on weekends and bolidays, or $5 per month annually. Due to the rising cost of materials at the skeet and trap range, the following firing fee increases were proposed: Members, from 60 cents to 75 cents per round; non- members, from $1 to $1.25 per round. Carried unanimously was a proposal to adopt a 25 cents per day use fee for all (Continued on Page 3) "One of the things that makes me feel bestabout my tour here is the improvement we have seen in the minority situation at this remote desert location. We haven't solved all the problems," Capt. Moore noted, "but thanks to a small group of dedicated individuals we have made great strides in this area. "I also feel good about the fact that the officers of NAF and those in the Technical RETIREMENT TRADITION FOLLOWED - As a double rank of sideboys reno dered a final salute, Capt. R. S. Moore was "piped over the side" after relinquishing command of the Naval Air Facility and receiving his certificate of retirement from the U.S. Navy last Friday. -Pboto by Ron Allen , OCR Text: Page Eight COM to close for repairs in July: Luau set tonight The Commissioned Officers' Mess will dose on Sun!lay until ,\ug. 1 for repairs and nmodeling. It will reopen under new management and with a new chef in the kitchen. It is anticipated that the reopening will 'be marked by a gala party. The month-long closing will be kicked off by a luau tonight beginning at 6 o'clock. llckets are available at the club. The fee is $9 per person. On the menu is leg foo yung, sweet and sour sbrlmp, ....becue spare ribs, roast pork, beef sbiyu, Hawaiian chicken, Chinese egg rolls, shrimp fried rice, Mahi-Mahi salad, Hawaiian molded salad, green pea salad, potato salad, pickled beets and onions, marinated fresh vegetables and ice cold watenne10n slices. Pineapple logs will be placed at each table. In addition, free Mal Tais will be III!rVed from 6:30 to 7:30 p.rn. Music for dancing will be provided by the Younger Half, from Victorville. A floor sbow at 10 p.rn. will feature George Howes and the Isle of Paradise. The swimming pool and snack bar will cootinue to operate while the main club is being remodeled. An espanded food service will be available at the snack bar during July. Camp Fire Girls'- summer program to begin Tuesday The Kern County Council of Camp Fire GIrls' smnmer resident program will be beld from June 29 through Aug. 2 at Carq> Yenls Dante on Greenhorn Mt. Sessloos will be held in one and two week aegments, with threoHlay mInI...essions planned for girls, 6 through 8 years of age, who want a shorter atay. Girls who attend will be able to par- ticipate in the usual smnmertime pastimes IUch as creative arts, arcbery, backpacking (sessloos one and four for junior high school gIr\s only), learning outdoor skills, and stargazing around the campfires at night. While at Camp Yenis Dante, the girls will be boused in cabins with six to eight cam- pers and a counselor. Registrations are now being accepted. The smnmer camp is open to non-members of Camp Fire Girls as well as members. To place a reservation, call 3'!/-75Sl in Bakersfield, or write Camp Fire Girls, 5(MI 18th St., Bakersfield 93301. - ROCKETEER READY TO HIT THE ROAD - Patty Sarattl (at left) and Lucille Ralles were all smiles as they prepared to leave for an .rc....eologlcal dig In the Valley of the Fire near Overton, Nev. The two Cerro Coso CoII"ge student, are the 1975 recipients of the Kenneth H. Robinson Arc....eologlcal Schol.rshlp, which provides the funds for -'-~.ir. partlclpatlon In this .ctivlty. -Pboto by Don Yockey K. H. Robinson archaeological scholarships won 'by 2 students This year's Kenneth H. Robinson Ar- chaelogical Scholarship, which is sponsored by the Maturango Museum, has been awarded to a pair of Cerro Coso Community College students. Wmners of the scholarship, which covers the expenses of both students during a field digging experience sponsored by the University of Nevada, are LucIlle Ralles , and Patti Barrati. The archaeological work is to take place in the Valley of Fire near Overton, Nev. who intends to work for a degree in ar- chaeology, probably from Stanford University, after sbe completes her work at Cerro Coso. Mrs. Barratti is a resident of Independence who has commuted twice each week for classes at the local college. She intends to pursue her work at the University of Nevada. Both women have a strong interest in the field of archaeology. The scholarship bas been offered by the MlIturango Museum for the past nine years and this year marks the first time that Cerro Coso students have applied for it. The scholarship is offered annually and is open to high school graduates and Cerro Coso students who have evidenced an In- In addition, this is the first time in the terest in archaeology. It offers six units of nine years of its existence that there has college credit. been a dual award of the Robinson Ar- Mrs. Ralles is a resident of ChIna Lake chaeological Scholarship. Youth Center is offering wide variety of ac:fivities during summer vacation Classes in bunter safety, co-ed volleyball, leathercraft and decoupage are currenUy being offered by the NWC Youth Center. The hunter safety course will be held on July 26 and 27. Instructors will be supplied by the Sierra Desert Gun Club. Attending such a class is mandatory in California prior to applying for a hunting license. This course will be limited to the first 50 persons who register. Sign-ups are open to both adults and youth. Three co-ed volleyba\lleagues are being planned and will begin on July 7. The leagues will be divided by age with fourth, fifth and sixth graders in one division, seventh and eighth graders in the second league, and high schoolers grouped in the third league. Afee of $5 per person will be charged and sign-ups must be completed prior to the starting date. Registration for the leathercraft and decoupage classes is currenUy being held at the Youth Center. Participation will be limited to members of the local youth facility. Navy Night slated on July 4 at San Diego's Sea World The sixth annual Navy Night at Sea World, the marine fun-center in San Diego, will be held next Friday, July 4, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.rn. On that evening, all military personnel and Department of Defense civilian em- ployees, their dependents and gueats, will be admitted to Sea World at reduced prices. Tickets will be priced at $3 each for persons 13 years of age and over, and $2 each for children 4 through 12 years of age. This represents a savings of $3.25 per person for the adult tickets and $1.50 for children. THE OL' FISHING HOLE - Cub Scouts from the Desert District took part in a Cub-o-Ree June 13·15 at Camp Nick Williams on Plute Mt. In addition to the 47 boys who partiCipated. 34 fathers spent three days assisting the Cubs during a number of competitive events and Scouting skill demonstrations. The boys learned to make fires, pitch tents, handle axes, follow a nature trail, skin rattlesnakes, and identify edible foods In the forests. In addition, they staged a tug-o-war, balloon tossing contest, held a seavanger hunt. and partiCipated in the a~e-old snipe hunt. A number of Cub Scouts are shown above fishing. -Photo by Mike Odle The admission price entiUes the fun seekers to unlimited use of all of Sea World's attractions, including the Flagship Tower, Skyride, the Dolphin Lagoon and Shamu the Killer Whale shows, and many more. The reduced-price tickets are available only at the Community Center. They will not be sold at Sea World. June 27. 1975 SHOWBDAT MOVIE RATINGS The objective of the ratings is to inform parents about the suitability of movie content for viewing by their chiklren. FRio (G)· ALL AGES ADMITTED General Audiences (PG) - ALL AGES ADMITTED Parental Guidance Suggested (R)· RESTRICTED Under 17 requires accompanying Parent or Adult GUilrdian R"9ula r starting time -7:30 p.m. "MEAN STREETS" (112Min.) Robert OeNiro, Harvey Keitel 27 JUNE (Melodrama) In Little Italy, New York City, a young numbers runner tries to help a friend repay a debt to a money lender. When the friend welches on the debt, the young gangster finds that a henchman has been ordered to dispose of him. (R) SAT. 21 JUNE "TREASURE ISLAND" (95Min.) Orson Welles, Walter Slezak (Adventure Dram..) Orson Welles as the most colorful -one legged scorpion of a sea devil·pirate "Long John Silver" adds an entirely new dimension to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure. (G) SUN . 29 JUNE " RAFFERTY AND THE GOLD DUST TWINS" (9'2 Min.) Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman ( Crime Dram.. ) Ex·Marine Alan Arkin is a heavy-drinking driving instructor tor the Los Angeles Department of Motor Vehicles. When he gives a lift to free-spirited Sally Kellerman and Mackenzie Phillips, the latter pulls a gun and orders him to drive them to New Orleans. He convinces them to 90 to Las Vegas, where he is included i n their mad-cap adventures. (R) MON. 30 JUNE " DAY FOR NIGHT" (116Min.) Francois Truffaut, Jacqueline Bisset ( Comedy ) This film chronicles the joys, frustrations, complications and an unending series of affairs and tangled relationships on the set of a French film. ( PG 1 . TUE . 1 JULY "REPORT TOTHE COMMtSSIONER" (112 Min.) Michael Moriarty, Yapet Kotto ( Crime Dr.. ma) A New York p)lice drama based on the best selling novel by John Mills, which points a Sharp finger at police bureaucracy and attempted cover·ups. Rookie Michael Moriarty is assigned as a hippie undercover policeman. ( PG ) WED. 2 JULY " PAPlllON " (151 Min.) Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman (Action Drama) The story of two convicts on Devil's Island and of one's unflagging determin- ation to escape, despite all odds. (PG) THURS . 3 JULY " STAND UP AND BE COUNTED" (99 Min.) Jacqueline Bisset. Gary lockwood (Comedy ) The adventures of a number of women who join in the women's liberation movement. I PG) FRio 4 JULY '~CON RACK " (106Min.) Jon Voight, Paul Wlnfjeld (Human Interest Drama ) An autobiographical account of Pat Conroy's adventures as a white grade·school instructor attempting to instill education into a pathetically ignorant assemblage of deprived black children. Thei r dilapidated. two- room school house is located on a remote South Carolina island. ( PG ) Youth Center matinee The Youth Center matinee film next Wednesday, July 2, will be "Fancy Pants," atarring Bob Hope and Lucille Ball. The movie will start at 1 p.rn. These matinees are open to dependents of military personnel and civilian employees of the Center, regardless of their place of residence. Admission is 25 cents for paid-up mem- bers of the Youth Center. All others must pay 50 cents. Jt...u.S. Q;ov..."m.Itt _ ~I"'I"I otflu: }4 lf7s--4'4 / ~0162 From: To : PLACE I STAMP HERE Command OK's Adult Athletic RecreationAss 'n Command approval has been received for the eatab1ishment of an Adult Athletic Recreation Association that will build on the variety of recreation-related programs currenUy available, it was reported this week by Cdr. R. B. Nygaard, chairman of the Joint Navy-Civilian Recreation Council. Membership in this association, which will become effective on Tuesday, July 1, will be required to participate in the Cen- ter's intramural sports program. Members also will be entiUed to use of the gym complex, tennis courts and playing fields. Active duty military personnel will continue to be pennitted use of the Center's basic recreation facilities (gym complex, tennis courts and playing fields) at no cost in order to promote the Navy's required physical fitness program. Those eligible for regular membership in the NWC Adult Athletic Recreation Association are active duty military men and women, retired military personnel, certain reservists, NWC civilian employees, dependents of the above and their bona fide overnight bouse guests. Assoc. Memberships Available In addition, associate membership has been extended to contractor employees, and other civilians not connected with the Center, who wish to participate in an established NWC intramural sports league. Furthermore, use of the Center's recreation facilities by youth groups or other organizations, may be requested and granted by the Command on a case-by-<:ase basis. The fees for membership in the NWC Adult Athletic Recreation Association have been established as follows: Regular members, $6 per year (no charge for active duty military personnel); associate members, $9 per year; bouse guests of regular members, 50 cents per calendar (Continued on Poge 3) June 27, 1975 "we.lOcketeel Naval Weapons Cente-r China lake California Vol. xxx, No. 25 NAF change of command ceremony held , t I~ NAF COMMAND CHANGES HANDS - Salutes were exchanged by c.pt. R. S. Moore (at left) and Cept. Conr.d B. Olson as the latter took over the duties of Commanding OIIicer of the Nav.1 Air Facility during the c....nge of comm.nd ceremony held last Friday. -Photo by Ron Allen Capt. Moore retires after more than 30 years of Navy duty A combined change of command and retirement ceremony was held last Friday moming at the Naval Air Facility. Capt. R. S. Moore, a veteran of more than 30 years as an enlisted man, midshipman and officer in the Navy, was transferred to the retired list with the grade of captain, 'while Capt. Conrad B. Olson, his successor as CommandIng OffIcer of NAF, formally assmned his new duties. During his farewell remarks, Capt. Moore, who has accepted a position as a program manager with the Cubic Corp. in San Diego, commented that he was looking forward to the future with interest and anticipation. "I have spent my entire adult life in the U.s. Navy, and it's time to move on," be stated. "The Navy has been very good to me-I've been educated, taught to fly and have been assigned to many challenging and rewarding jobs," the retiring officer added. Not Easy to Leave Fee increase. proposed for use of rec facilities I After noting that he has spent 8 of the 26 years of his commissioned service in the Navy at China Lake, Capt. Moore acknowledged that "it's not easy to leave a command assignment, and it's even harder to leave active duty, but since I must do both, I'm glad it's happening here at China Lake among old friends." Before turning over command of the Naval Air Facility to Capt. Olson, Capt. Moore took the opportunity to mention some of the things that he and the officers and men of NAF have accomplished jointly in the last three years that he has been the Skipper at NAF. A series of studies covering proposed fee changes for the use of various athletic arid recreational facilities at the Naval Weapons Center was concluded last week by af- firmative action to increase fees during a meeting of the Joint Navy-Civilian Recrea- tion Council. The council members' recommendations will now be submitted to the fund ad- ministrator prior to final approval of the 197:;'76 budget. Keeping in mind that the overall aim of the Recreation Council is to enable the variety of activities that come under its cognizance to operate (as nearly as possible) on a break-even basis, increased fees were recommended at the gymnasium swinuning pool, the Youth Center, the golf course, the skeet and trap range, the electronic / wood bobby sbop complex, and the ceramics sbop. A boost from $10 to $12 per year for single memberships in the indoor swinuning pool was recommended for approval, as was an Timecards will be due early because of July 4 holiday Because of the July 4th holiday next Friday, all timecards dated July 5 must be delivered to the depository at the payroll office no later t....n 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. Timecards for employees whose work shift carries them into the July 5-6 weekend may be held out and delivered to the payroll office by 9 a.m. on Monday. July 9. Payroll Branch personnel have requested that those who handle em- ployee timecards make sure they do not hold out any timecards on July 3 except for those who will be working over the following weekend. increase in the family membership fee from $15 to $24 annually. Passed unanimously by the Recreation Council were a number of recom- mendations submitted by a subcoJrunittee, wbose members had visited the Youth Center and youth gym, reviewed program proposals and figures on the number of participants, budgetary information, and had interviewed several persons involved in youth activities. Recommended for approval was an In- crease from $5 to $6 per year in the Youth Center membership fee (with appropriate adjustments to be made for family mem- berships). For Members Only It also was urged that participation in all Youth Center and youth activity programs be limited to members of the Youth Center, and that the Recreation Council should authorize a total non-appropriated fund subsidy not to exceed $17,389 (the amount expended during 1974) for the support of Youth Center and youth activity programs. In addition, the subcommittee recom- mended, and the members of the ' Recreation Council gave their full support to the suggestion that the Special Services Brancb sbould be given the opportunity to implement a series of programs already developed, and make otber pro- gram/ administrative changes as needed at the Youth Center. . Youth Gym Open Longer The proposal that facilities of the youth gym be made available to Youth Center members four hours per day (either in the afternoon or early evening) also was agreed to unanimously by members of the Recreation Council. In regard to increased fees for use of the China Lake golf course, the following changes in monthly fees were recom- mended: Single membership, from $14 to $16; family membership, from $19 to $24 and associate membership, from $25 to $30. There will be no increase in the fees charged for enlisted military personnel. They are: E-l through E-5, 75 cents on weekdays, $1 on weekends and bolidays, or $2 per month annually; ~ through E-9, $1 for9 holes, $2 for 18 boles on weekdays, $1.50 and $3 on weekends and bolidays, or $5 per month annually. Due to the rising cost of materials at the skeet and trap range, the following firing fee increases were proposed: Members, from 60 cents to 75 cents per round; non- members, from $1 to $1.25 per round. Carried unanimously was a proposal to adopt a 25 cents per day use fee for all (Continued on Page 3) "One of the things that makes me feel bestabout my tour here is the improvement we have seen in the minority situation at this remote desert location. We haven't solved all the problems," Capt. Moore noted, "but thanks to a small group of dedicated individuals we have made great strides in this area. "I also feel good about the fact that the officers of NAF and those in the Technical RETIREMENT TRADITION FOLLOWED - As a double rank of sideboys reno dered a final salute, Capt. R. S. Moore was "piped over the side" after relinquishing command of the Naval Air Facility and receiving his certificate of retirement from the U.S. Navy last Friday. -Pboto by Ron Allen , China Lake Museum,Rocketeer Newspaper,Rocketeer 1970s,Rocketeer 1975,Rktr6.27.1975.pdf,Rktr6.27.1975.pdf Page 1, Rktr6.27.1975.pdf Page 1