October 13, 2000 Inside Volume 30 Number 21

News Briefs ...... 2 Retirees Who Didn’t Quit ...... 3

Special Events Calendar ...... 2 Letters, Passings, Retirees . . . 4

Resource Management System . .2 Classifieds ...... 4 Jet Propulsion Laboratory

“The spacecraft is steadier than any space- craft I’ve ever seen,” said Dr. Carolyn Porco 2001: a space of the University of Arizona, team leader for the camera on Cassini. “It’s so steady, the ‘Odyssey’ for images are unexpectedly sharp and clear, even in the longest exposures taken and Mars orbiter most challenging spectral regions.” By Mary Hardin At the same time, JPL mission engineers Cassini are working with their counterparts at the As NASA's next spacecraft to European Space Agency (ESA) on a con- Mars begins a crucial round of cern with the communication system on testing in preparations for launch ESA’s Huygens probe, which is attached next year, the mission has a new provides to the Cassini spacecraft. Huygens is to name: 2001 Mars Odyssey. drop from the Cassini spacecraft in late “The year 2001 has a special 2004 onto the large moon of Saturn significance to many of us who its first called Titan as the Cassini orbiter be- recall the thrill of reading the gins its own exploration of the ringed book and watching the movie planet and its system of moons. ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’” said snapshot The concern, which was identified in Scott Hubbard, Mars Program early September with tests at ESA’s operations Director at NASA Headquarters. center at Darmstadt, Germany, involves the radio “It seemed fitting to name the mission not only in honor of the NASA / JPL / University of Arizona receiver supplied by ESA to receive signals from of Jupiter story and the movie, but also to the Huygens probe as it descends through Titan's cientists are extremely pleased atmosphere. herald the start of our new long- By Guy Webster term journey to explore Mars.” According to the tests, the signal sent to with the first image of Jupiter, Hubbard added that Arthur C. Cassini from Huygens will change in frequency s received Oct. 4, from the Cassini Clarke, author of “2001: A Space as both spacecraft rapidly change position in Odyssey,” enthusiastically en- spacecraft, which is closing in on a fly-by relation to each other, much as a train whistle dorsed the new mission name. Above image of Jupiter was appears to change in pitch as it passes by a of the huge planet. The orbiter is designed to find taken by the Cassini imaging person standing alongside the tracks (called the out what Mars is made of, detect The image, first in a series of images and Doppler effect). The engineering test found that water and shallow buried ice and science narrow angle camera other measurements of Jupiter which Cassini the ESA-supplied receiver carried on the U.S. study the radiation environment. through the blue filter on Oct. 1 will be making over the next several months as Cassini main spacecraft could not receive all the Odyssey began thermal vacuum it flies by Jupiter, clearly shows the exceptional data from the Huygens probe. testing in last September at at a distance of 84 million resolving power of the imaging system even at “Cassini has given us the first tantalizing taste Lockheed Martin Astronautics in kilometers (52 million miles) the distance of more than 52 million miles of its enormous scientific potential,” said Dr. Jay Denver, where it was designed (84 million kilometers). Clouds, storms and Bergstralh, Cassini program scientist at NASA and built. from Jupiter. The smallest latitudinal bands are clearly seen in the image. Headquarters. “The spacecraft has operated “It’s exciting to have the new features that can be seen are A steady stream of ever-closer color and black- perfectly since its launch three years ago, so we name, and going into the thermal can look forward to even greater things in the vacuum testing chamber is the about 500 kilometers (about and-white images will be released in the weeks ahead. coming months. We are, of course, concerned next big step for the spacecraft,” 300 miles) across. The new image of Jupiter is available online about communications with the Huygens probe, said Project Manager George at http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/pictures/cassinijupiter. but the best minds in the business are working Pace, adding that testing will It is also available from the University of Ari- on solutions.” simulate the full range of temper- zona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at ESA and NASA mission scientists and engi- atures the spacecraft will be http://ciclops.lpl.arizona.edu . neers are developing options to address the subjected to during its mission. “This has been our first opportunity to exer- situation, including changing the trajectory of “We have done several things cise the Cassini flight and ground systems in a Cassini during the Huygens probe's entry into in response to the NASA review board recommendations to en- mode very similar to how we expect to operate Titan's atmosphere. A plan of action is expected sure mission success, like adding at Saturn, and I’m extremely pleased with how to be ready by next summer for review and ap- additional staff and transitioning it is working,” said Cassini Program Manager proval by NASA and ESA officials. development personnel to opera- Bob Mitchell at JPL. tions. I’m confident we have a solid mission,” Pace added. JPL has dedicated the new In- During operations, the facility The orbiter will study minerals Situ Laboratory, a facility that will provide for operations de- on the surface and measure the In-situ will be initially dedicated to the velopment and surface sequence amount of hydrogen in the shallow 2003 Mars Exploration Rover validation for the rovers. subsurfaces of the planet, which laboratory Project. Project staff have already will give scientists clues about the The new Building 317, located begun to occupy the new build- presence of water, either past or dedicated just east of Building 303, will ing. The project offices will be present. It will also provide infor- serve as a testbed for the devel- located in modular offices adja- mation on the structure of the By Mark Whalen opment of identical twin rovers cent to the building to house up Martian surface and on the geo- the Laboratory is building to to 120 people, said Chuck Man- logical processes that may have send to Mars in spring 2003. ning of the Device Research and caused it. Finally, the orbiter will The first rover is scheduled to Applications Section 346, who take all-important measurements land Jan. 4, 2004, with the redesigned the facility to meet of the planet’s radiation environ- second rover to touch down 51 requirements for surface mobili- ment so potential health risks to

Bob Brown / JPL Photos Bob Brown days later. ty systems test bed. Ernest future human explorers can be evaluated. To do this, the space- The new Building 317, above, will initially The facility will include clean Breig of Section 661 was the rooms for flight instrument and project manager during design craft carries three science instru- support the 2003 Mars Exploration Rover avionics assembly, a software and construction. ments: The Thermal Emission Project. Left: Facilities Division Manager development lab and a 5-meter Pete Theisinger, Mars 2003 Imaging System, the Gamma Ray Spectrometer, and the Mars Radi- Bruce Fischer, left, and Mars 2003 Project (17-foot) high bay that will serve project manager, noted that the as a rover surface testbed to facility will serve as “Mars on ation Environment Experiment. Manager Pete Theisinger dedicate the facility. supplement the outdoor Mars Earth” for the project both 2001 Mars Odyssey is sched- Yard. The high bay “sandbox” during its development and all uled for launch on April 7, 2001, includes a 2-ton crane and a through Mars surface operations with a scheduled arrival at Mars public viewing gallery. in 2004. next October. 2 Kahr wins Women at Work medal Honor Awards nominations due Oct. 31 Universe BOLINDA KAHR, deputy manager of Laboratory employees are invited to the Mission Execution and Automation nominate individuals or groups for Special Events Calendar Section 368, has been named the NASA Honor Awards to be presented classical and rock music. Held at winner of the 2000 Medal of Excel- in 2001. Ongoing Support Groups noon. lence Award by Women At Work, a See the procedure titled “NASA non-profit career and job resource Honor Awards, Rev. 1” online at Alcoholics Anonymous—Meeting center based in Pasadena. http://dmie.jpl.nasa.gov/cgi/doc-gw. at 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday, October 19 Thursdays (women only) and Kahr, who has worked at JPL for pl?DocID=14802. JPL Stories—Dr. Henry Garrett of Nominations should be submitted to Fridays. Call Occupational Health News 29 years, was nominated for the the Safety and Mission Assurance the immediate administrative supervi- Services at ext. 4-3319. award by JPL’s Advisory Council for Office will present “Things that Go sor of the nominated person for Women based on her ability to lead Codependents Anonymous—Meets at Bump in the Dark, or How processing up through their respective and motivate people. She was also noon every Wednesday. Call Occupa- Spacecraft Fail,” discussing some of Briefs administrative organization. Those cited for assuring recognition and tional Health Services at ext. 4- the more creative methods to assure nominations selected after being rewards when objectives are met and 3319. abbreviated spacecraft lifetimes. To reviewed will be forwarded to NASA. be held at 4 p.m. in the customer for effectively promoting JPL relation- Each “Director for” will schedule the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Support services area of the Library, Buil- ships with high-technology small internal process so that the direc- Group—Meets the first and third Fri- ding 111-104. For questions about businesses. torate’s final recommendations can be days of the month at noon in the story series or to participate, A native of Pasadena, Kahr holds a submitted to Associate Director KIRK Building 111-117. Call the Employee call Teresa Bailey at ext. 4-9233. bachelor’s degree in Computer Sci- DAWSON no later than Oct. 31. Assistance Program at ext. 4-3680 ence from Cal State Los Angeles and or Randy Herrera at ext. 3-0664. Von Kármán Lecture Series— has also completed numerous JPL JPLers can join Caltech runners “Navigation: Cruisin’ Through Space” Parent Support Group—Meets the will be presented by Dr. Donald Gray and NASA management certification JPL staff are invited to join Caltech third Thursday of the month at noon of the Navigation and Mission Design programs. She is scheduled to receive Trotters, a running and fitness club in Building 167-111. Call Greg Hick- Section 312 at 7 p.m. in von Kármán her award at an Oct. 19 luncheon designed to improve members’ overall ey at ext. 4-0776. Auditorium. Open to the public. honoring her and other Woman at health for the purpose of competing in walk runs, 5Ks, 10Ks and longer Work Medal of Excellence Award Senior Caregivers Support Group— running events. Meets the meet the first Tuesday of winners. Friday, October 20 For the fall/winter schedule, mem- each month in Building 167-111. For Galileo Europa team honored bers meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at information, call the Employee Caltech Ballroom Dance Club—A Assistance Program at ext. 4-3680. free “milonga” [Argentine dance JPL’s Galileo Europa Mission team 6 a.m. at Caltech’s Braun Gym and Bolinda Kahr party] will be held starting at 8 p.m. last month was awarded an Honorary track) as well as Saturdays at 8 a.m. at the Rose Bowl, lot K. in Dabney Lounge. Refreshments Group Diploma for Astronautics by the provided. Call Don at (626) 791- Due to UCLA games at the Rose Friday, October 13 International Aeronautic Federation. 3103. The award was presented at the Bowl, the club will meet at Braun Gym Caltech Lecture—Psychologist Kay federation’s general conference in Oct. 21, Nov. 4 and Nov. 18. Redfield Jamison, the author of nu- Von Kármán Lecture Series— Sweden on Sept. 27. The team was For more information. contact merous books and scientific articles “Navigation: Cruisin’ Through Space” nominated for the award by the Na- LOUISA TOOT at (626) 395-3408 or about mood disorders, suicide and will be presented by Dr. Donald Gray tional Aeronautic Association. [email protected]. psychotherapy, will speak and sign of the Navigation and Mission Design books at 8 p.m. in Beckman Section 312 at 7 p.m. in The Forum Auditorium. at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Open to the public. What many said couldn’t be management proved supportive. Saturday, October 14 done at JPL, due to its poor track After many grueling months of Swingdance America—Three genera- Saturday, October 21 record implementing business effort, the team integrated target- tions of swing are spanned by this Mathemagic!—Math principles are Resource systems, a small team of JPLers ed off-the-shelf and custom soft- 10-member company, which will per- demonstrated with the use of magic form at 8 p.m. in Caltech’s Beckman achieved in less than two years. ware with JPL’s existing business tricks during this 2 p.m. show at Auditorium. Tickets are $25, $21 Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. Building on the foundation system, based on Oracle finan- system and $17. Call (626) 395-4652. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for established by two years of cials. The final result was a two- children. Call (626) 395-4652. process development groundwork, tiered system, providing a simple Sunday, October 15 a success JPL’s Resource Management interface for general users and a SURF Seminar—Registration for the Summer Undergraduate Research System development team suc- more sophisticated tool set for Chamber Music—The Guarneri Strong Quartet will perform at 3:30 Fellowship begins at 9 a.m. at Cal- story for cessfully tackled the challenge of skilled resource administrators. p.m. in Caltech’s Beckman tech’s San Pasqual Mall. Student “solving the Lab’s budgeting prob- Kennedy noted that past unsuc- Auditorium. Tickets are $27, $23, presentations will be held from 10 to lem.” cessful attempts had involved $19 and $15. Call (626) 395-4652. 11:40 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., followed budget The team, comprised of approxi- more problematic and difficult by a poster session and reception. Admission is free; a $10 lunch will be mately seven full-time equiva- tools. The current team opted for Monday, October 16 available noon to 1 p.m. Call 395-2885 lents, created an institutional, process-based, user-friendly tools planners Caltech Ballroom Dance Club—The or e-mail to [email protected]. integrated system capable of such as custom-formatted Excel third session in a five-week class on workforce forecast inputs, cost spreadsheets for general users’ beginning west coast swing will be held at 7:30 in Winnett Lounge. Sunday, October 22 By Gia Scafidi estimation, budgeting, reporting interface. and performance analyses. More- According to Kennedy, the new Taught by a professional instructor; Chamber Music—The husband and no partner is required. Series cost is over, the system fully supports system also “puts more control in wife duo of violinist Thomas Bowes $30. Call Don at (626) 791-3103. and pianist/composer Eleanor Alberga Earned Value Management, a the hands of cost managers,” will give a free concert at 3:30 p.m. in rigorous method enabling objec- eliminating their need to have Caltech’s Dabney Lounge. Call (626) Tuesday, October 17 tive performance measurement. resource planning data re-entered 395-4652. “I’m very proud of the break- into other planning tools. JPL Hiking+ Club—Meeting at noon in Building 303-209. through work this team has ac- “This system has led to a Wednesday, October 25 complished,” said team leader tremendous reduction in cycle JPL Toastmasters Club—Meeting at Randall Taylor. “We are beginning time spent on the cost-planning Wednesday, October 18 5:30 p.m. in the Building 167 con- to see the fruits of their work on process of a couple of Mars and AFS Quick Start Session for Windows ference room. Guests welcome. Call JPL projects, with full benefits yet Space Interferometry Mission 95—Jeff Sachs of Section 366 will Mary Sue O’Brien at ext. 4-5090. The team provide an overview using the AFS to come.” projects already,” said Dr. Bruce distributed file system to manage Windows 2000 Tips and Tricks— integrated The challenge was presented to Gibby, the team’s process engi- computer files, including setting up Hour- long sessions for general users the development team in January neer. “What normally took six to group space, accessing data, publish- will be held at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon in the Building 167 conference targeted 1999 by the Develop New Prod- eight weeks to accomplish, they ing web pages, and more. At noon in ucts review board. At the time, completed in two weeks.” the Building 167 conference room. room, where a session for system ad- ministrators will be held from 2 to off-the-shelf and the institutional budgeting tool did The new system will help JPL Caltech Ballroom Dance Club—The 4:30 p.m., covering operating system not accommodate cost estimation project and task managers inte- third session in a five-week class on changes, security configuration in pre-project phases, nor was it grate system discipline and busi- Argentine tango will be held from management and deployment. custom software 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Winnett Lounge. integrated with actual cost data to ness rules into their work. “The Cost for the amateur-taught course with JPL’s allow for performance analyses. system’s designed to help them is $1. Call Don at (626) 791-3103. Thursday, October 26 “We walked into the project meet prime contract require- Caltech Architectural Tour—The Cal- “The Evolution of Big Brains”—Dr. knowing we were in for a big ments,” Gibby said. “It will enable tech Women’s Club presents this free existing business John Allman, Caltech professor of service, which is open to the public. challenge,” said Joanne Kennedy, managers to better define and psychobiology and biology, will give The tour begins at 11 a.m. and lasts the team’s schedule module lead. align the scope, schedule and this free lecture at 8 p.m. in system. about 1 1/2 hours. Meet at the Beckman Auditorium. Call (626) “But I think our approach, and the budget of their tasks.” Athenaeum front hall, 551 S. Hill St. 395-4652. fact that the team members were Taylor noted that a phased Call Susan Lee at (626) 395-6327. very experienced in various fields, rollout approach will be utilized to JPL 2000 Lecture—2001 Mars JPL Golf Club—Meeting at noon in contributed to our success.” ensure that all project teams have Odyssey Project Manager Dr. George Building 306-302. Operating “like a flight project,” an opportunity to obtain process- Pace and other key project members Taylor said, the team first set a based training, detailed instruc- will discuss the next Mars orbiter, which is scheduled for launch next Friday, October 27 deadline for the new resource tions and support to successfully April. Held at 11 a.m. in von Kármán JPL 2000 Talk—Dr. Diane Evans, Dr. planning system. The team then transition to the new process and Auditorium. had users brainstorm the system tools. The official Development-to- Loren Lemmerman and Alfred Zieger Music on the Mall—Robert Aviles will discuss Earth science and future requirements and determined if Operations review is expected to and his band, Insight, play jazz/ missions and technologies at 11 the deadline was realistic. Fund- be completed by the end of this rock violin for a tasteful blend of a.m. in von Kármán Auditorium. ing was provided and executive year. 3 Universe RETIREES

WHO DIDN’T JPL Photos QUIT By Gabrielle Birchak-Birkman Ex-JPLers help advance medical ou can take the rocket technologies y scientists into retirement, but you can't turn off the inventive skills retired JPL profes- sionals carry with them. Retired engineers and scientists who helped Four members of Volunteer make history at the dawn of the Professionals for Medical Space Age are now applying their Advancement are shown at left skills to the world of medicine. These enterprising space veterans at a recent JPL gathering and from JPL are now helping doctors above as seen during their JPL and patients with expertise forged in the world of space technology. careers. From left are Lon “We may look like seniors, but our Isenberg, Herman Bank, Robert professional skills are still in high gear Nathan and Al Hibbs. and our creativity never dies,” said Herman Bank, space engineering veteran and founder and director of Volunteer Professionals for Medical Ad- vancement. He and his brainy 65- to-85- year-old retired NASA colleagues, Bank said, “are just too young to retire.” Gabrielle Birchak-Birkman By working with Volunteer Professionals for Medical Advancement, these retirees from JPL donate some of their time to work closely with tionwide to correspond about children’s illnesses using JPL’s "We may look like doctors and other medical professionals to brainstorm, re- method of data management. This database will provide a search and develop new medical technologies. The organiza- depository for historical data of diagnoses, research, treat- seniors, but our tion’s purpose is to provide hospitals with free services that ments and results. such facilities could otherwise not afford. The hospitals, in Doctors estimate that extended medical use of the comput- professional skills turn, find that with the retired space professionals they get er database systems could reduce health care costs by 20 to top-notch brainpower and reliable assistance. The accom- 30 percent. are still in high plishments of this retiree organization have brought its With each project, these retirees find that the rewards are members state and national honors. numerous. “Results of the project clearly show that volun- Bank said up to 15 retirees are active participants, offer- teers have made major contributions to medical advance- gear and our ing different areas of expertise. The group has been respon- ment,” Bank said. sible for a number of medical advancements, including: “Doctors and hospital staff are very appreciative of this creativity never • Preliminary design of an automated oxygen enrichment volunteer professional assistance, which they can seldom system for premature babies. Working with Los Angeles find or afford,” he added. “Retired professionals find interest dies.” County/USC Medical Center, retired volunteers and doctors and satisfaction in challenges which do not interfere with are working to remove the inaccuracies of manually con- retirement activities.” — Herman Bank, trolled oxygen systems, which can affect the infant’s eye- Bank said that as a young man, he always wanted to go member of Volunteer sight, brain and lung development. into the field of medicine. Unable to afford medical school at Professionals for • Solving a blood clot problem found with a stent (a skin the time, he decided to pursue a degree in mechanical engi- Medical Advancement graft anchor) that could cause heart attacks. Retired profes- neering and found himself at JPL. Bank proves that it’s never sional volunteers introduced a special electropolishing too late to pursue one’s aspirations. “I decided that after process to provide a super-smooth stent surface. The elec- doing 20 years of space I wanted to do something here on tropolishing process, developed in the aerospace industry, is Earth to advance medicine,” he said. not well known by doctors. The resulting electropolished Embarking on their 10th year as an organization, the re- stent practically eliminated further blood clot formation with tirees are looking forward to future challenges in medicine, the device. which includes encouraging other retired engineers and sci- • Creation of an advanced-database private computer net- entists to look for volunteer consulting opportunities. “The work for pediatricians. Working with Children’s Hospital Los expansion of this activity nationally should help medical Angeles, retired professionals are helping pediatricians na- advancement considerably without cost, while using a skilled manpower resource,” Bank said.

Current JPL employee George Wells Jr., senior measurement systems integrator in the Laboratory’s Measurement Technology Center, worked with Volunteer Professionals for Medical Advancement to develop an oxygen enrichment sensor to topically monitor oxygen levels in premature babies. Shown at left, the sensor clips to the finger and reads oxygen levels through a light sensor. Once the sensor determines that the child has enough oxygen, it automatically shuts off the oxygen supply. 4

Universe JPL’s annual benefits enroll- elections and submit changes. To assist employees in compar- health care/dependent care plans ment period is underway and Additional updates will appear in ing each of the medical and den- will be on Lab from 9 a.m. to 2 Benefits continues through Nov. 1. The “This Week.” tal plans, the Benefits Office has p.m. on the following days to Benefits Office urges employees If you want to change your invited JPL’s carriers to partici- answer individual questions: enrollment to review their benefits and de- benefits or enroll in a Health Care pate in panel discussions in von • Tuesday, Oct. 17, 167 cide if changes are needed for the or Dependent (Day Care) Spend- Kármán Auditorium. On Friday, cafeteria open year to come. ing Account, you need to enroll Oct. 13, medical carriers will • Wednesday, Oct. 25, 167 Information packages—which through the web at http://nbs- appear, with dental carriers cafeteria through have already been sent to employ- web, then link to “JPL Annual scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 18. • Tuesday, Oct. 31, 303 ees—include a summary of bene- Benefit Enrollment.” Enrollment Each panel discussion will run cafeteria Nov. 1 fit changes for 2001; new rates takes effect Jan. 1, 2001. Unless from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, call the and plan comparisons; and in- you want to make a change or In addition, representatives Benefits Office at ext. 4-3760. structions on how to use the web elect a Spending Account for from the Benefits Office and each to verify your current benefit 2001, no action is necessary. of JPL’s medical, dental and

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It was delivered ’95 DODGE Ram 1500 SLT Magnum pickup, area, great top floor unit with balcony, 850 CAMCORDER, Sony (used less than 10 hrs), just as we returned home from a trip blk., std cab., short bed, w/matching sq ft., nice complex with pool, spa, all w/steady shot & zoom, $199; BATTERIES, shell/bed liner, 5.2 L, V8, 2wd, air, pwr. amenities. 626/449-7841. Design & Layout to Nebraska for the funeral, and it for Sony camcorder, $10, Nokia cell, windows/doors, am/fm/cass, cruise cont., definitely lifted our spirits. 5100/6100 series, $20; new cool Disney tow pkg., many extras (cupholders, storage David Hinkle cover plate for Nokia 5100 series cell Gene Wester areas, sliding rear window, etc.), 78k mi., Vacation Rentals Audrey Riethle/ Phone, half price, $15. 366-6134. good looker, very clean, gray fabric int., BIG BEAR cabin, quiet area near village, 2 Design Services CD JEWEL CASES, 50 ea., $10; DIET must sell. 352-6611. My thanks to all my friends at JPL TAPES, Jenny Craig, set of 14, $50; POWER '93 PONTIAC Sunbird convertible, 134 K mi, bd., seeps 8, completely furnished, F/P, CONT. CTR., 5 pwr switches + 1 master sw., new top, VG cond., 3.1L V6, blue, runs TV/VCP, $75/night. 249-8515. for their kindness and support during 5 surge-protected outlets + 2 Chief Photographer great, $4,100. 248-0236. BIG BEAR LAKEFRONT lux. townhome, 2 the illness of my father and the cards modem/fax/phone jacks, new, $20; '93 RANGE ROVER County LWB, green, decks, tennis, pool/spa, beaut. master bd., and the lovely plant after his passing. SPRINKLER VALVE ADAPTERS, Lawn Genie air suspension, sunroof, grill guard, CD, suite, sleeps 6. 949/786-6548. Bob Brown/Photo Lab automatic, model 756LG 3/4, new, $10 All of this was truly meaningful to me. Leather, 90K mi., dlr. maintained, exc. cond, BIG BEAR LAKE cabin, near lake, shops, each; ORGAN, Yamaha 415 electr. console $14,990. 760/249-4262. w/13 pedals, 3 keyboards, 144 rhythm village, forest trails, 2 bdr., sleeps up-to 6, Thanks also to the ERC for the wonder- ‘94 SATURN SL2, 4 dr, automatic, red, 88K Universe is published patterns, pd. $7,500, sacrifice for $3,000. fireplace, TV, VCR, phone, microwave, BBQ ful plant they sent. mi., a/c, am/fm/cass., cruise control, elec- every other Friday by the 790-3899. and more, JPL disc price from $65 per Rose Ackerley tric windows & door locks, all svc. records, night. 909/210-9182. CLAY POTS, round, large (2-ft and 3-ft well maintained, $6,500. 626/447-4734. Office of Communications diameter). $50 each 2" obo, $60 each 3" CAMBRIA, ocean front house, sleeps up to SKI RACK & CROSS BAR, '96 Volvo orig. obo. 626/398-3480. 4, excellent view. 248-8853. and Education of the Jet My sincerest thanks to all of you equip; perfect; cost $240, sell $110. 790- COMPUTER, Gateway PC 450MHz, Pentium 6185, Tim Scheck or [email protected]. HAWAII, Kona, on 166 feet of ocean front on Propulsion Laboratory, who made my JPL retirement sendoff III, 248M memory, 10G hard drive, 17-in. Keauhou Bay, priv. house and guest house ’95 SUBARU Legacy LS, 56K mi., AWD, ABS, monitor, speakers and software, 1 yr. old, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, on 28 September so very special. auto, sunroof, a/c, $9,500. 626/355-5662. comfortably sleep 6, 3 bd., 2 ba., rustic, re- excellent condition, $600/obo. 661/250- laxing & beautiful, swimming, snorkeling, Benn Martin '91 SUBARU Legacy turbo sedan, AWD, Pasadena, CA 91109. 9790. fishing, spectac. views, near restaur., golf auto, loaded sport package, 158K, runs COMPUTER, Power Mac 6100/60, 80MHz For change of address, great, $4,000. 500-0488. and other attractions. 626/584-9632. with monitor, additional hard disk and HAWAII, Maui condo, NW coast, on beach CD–ROM, $100. 661/297-8533. ’92 TOYOTA Corolla DX wagon, high mileage contact your section office but uses no oil, has lots of pep, auto, A/C, w/ocean view, 25 ft. fr. surf, 1 bd. w/loft, assings CRIB, beautiful natural maple Pali P new tires, battery, radiator, well- compl. furn., phone, color TV, VCR, mcrowv., (on-Lab personnel) or w/mattress, top of the line, exc. cond., all maintained, $3,850/obo. 362-7187. d/w, pool, priv. lanai, slps. 4, 4/15-12/14, amenities, $200; TODDLER BED, solid pine, Xerox Business Services at LELAND MORTENSEN, 73, a $100/nt./2, 12/15-4/14, $115/nt./2, $10/nt. handcrafted, storage drawer & mattress, retired senior engineer in Section add'l. person. 949/348-8047. (626) 844-4102 (for JPL $100. 626/794-1319. Wanted 338, died of cancer Sept. 11 at his DIAMOND RING, Marquis cut (.33) with 6 LAKE TAHOE, North Shore, 2 bd., 2.5 ba., retirees and others). LUXURY CAR, 1998 or 1999 low mileage sleeps 6, private beach, great location, all home in Ontario. small diamonds (.18) total CTW .51, value $1,900, sell $500. 362-3358. Acura 3.5RL, Lexus GS-300 or Lexus LS- amenities, hiking, golfing, fishing, 2 miles to 400, will pay finder's fee. 236-4869. Notice to Advertisers Mortensen joined the Lab in 1969 DECOYS: for Mallard ducks, full plastic, casinos, thru Nov. 8 - $85/day or $475/week Advertising is available and retired in 1985. He is survived by floating bodies, $12; for Canada goose, $18. SPACE INFORMATION/memorabilia from + cleaning fee, 3-night minimum. 626/355- 626/793-1895. U.S. & other countries, past & present. 790- 3886, Rosemary or Ed. daughters Laura, Leanne, Lisa and 8523, Marc Rayman. for JPL and Caltech em- FURNITURE, oak: computer desk, 2-piece L- LAKE TAHOE, West shore @ Homewood, Lissa; son David; eight grandchildren shape w/butcher block top, keyboard VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS, coed, all levels of close to northern ski areas: Squaw, Alpine ployees, contractors and and sister Enid. drawer, 5 drawers (2 for files, 1 w/lock); file play, Tues. nights 8-10 at Eagle Rock High Meadows, Homewood, etc., 3 bd. + loft, 2 School, $3/nt. 956-1744, Barbara. retirees and their fami- Services were held Sept. 23 at Rose cabinet, vertical, 4 drawers (1 w/lock) 3) ba., slps. 8, linens provided, full kitch. & shelf unit w/8 shelves 50w x 60h x 12d., all VOLVO 240 OR 740 WAGON, preferably with laundry, TV/ VCR, wood stove; 2-day min., lies. No more than two Hills Memorial Park in Whittier. in very good condition, all for $500/obo. third seat, mid-80s thru early 90s. 249- JPL disc., $75 cleaning fee. 626/585-0321, ads of up to 60 words 626/791-6101. 3698. Bob or Nicole. HONEY, fresh, home grown, pure comb, MAMMOTH, Chamonix condo, 2 bd., 2 full each will be published for chunk or liquid gold in squeeze bears, For Rent ba., slps 6, fully equip. elec. kitch., micrwv. bottles, or jars. 626/584-9632. & extras, f/p & wood, color TV, VCR, cable, each advertiser. Items ALTADENA, lg. furn. rm, cable TV, priv. ba., R etirees PING-PONG TABLE, $150/obo 626/285- FM stereo, pool & sun area, o/d Jacz., sauna, also share lg. house, yd, patios, pool, panor. may be combined within 9845. game/rec./laundry rms., walk to shops, lifts, The following employees retired in PRESS, Dake 20 ton, $250. 714/892-7849 vw, c/a/h, all amen. laundry, kitchen w.d/w, one submission. priv. off-str. pkg., 11 min. JPL; smoking OK, warming hut, hiking, daily/ weekly rates, October: Benn Martin, 43 years, or [email protected], Louise summer rates thru Oct. 249-8524. Ads must be submitted Silbe. owner smokes; JPL empl./contr. prefd., Section 780; John Knox, 38 years, $480 incl. all util., + dep. 626/794-1050, af- MAMMOTH, Snowcreek, 2 bd., 2 ba., + loft, RADIOS, portable AM/FM cassette, RCA/ ter 7 p.m., Harry. sleeps 6-8, fully equip’d kitchen incl. micro- on ad cards, available at Craig, great for dorm or RV, uses 6 "C" bat- Section 357; Roger Brandt, 37 years, wave, d/w, cable TV, VCR, phone, balcony teries, $20/ea.; CELL PHONE, Motorola Dy- ALTADENA, 3 bd., 1 ba., lg liv. rm., laundry the ERC and the Universe Section 388; David Rogstad, 32 years, w/view to mtns., Jacuzzi, sauna, streams, nasty, $30; MOTION DETECTOR, $10; rm., dining rm., kitchen, large yard, $1,100 office, Bldg. 186-118, or Section 335; Robert Gauldin, 28 years, CRAFT/ SEWING TABLE, folding, $30. 362- + deposit & first/last month rent. 626/398- fishponds, close to Mammoth Creek. JPL 8109. discount. 626/798-9222 or 626/794-0455. Section 514; Samuel Benedict, 27 3550. via e-mail to universe@ ALTADENA, rm. in lg. house close to JPL, OCEANSIDE, on the sand, charming 1-bd. years, Section 320; Robert Norton, 25 REFRIGERATOR, very small, $30. 626/355- jpl.nasa.gov. 9733. private bath, laundry, kitchen, privilage, re- condo, panoramic vw., walk to pier & harbor, years, Section 352; Stephanie Danger- quired non-smoker, clean, must like dogs, pool/spa, game rm., slps. 4. 949/786-6548. SAW, radial arm, Sears Craftsman 10 in., furn. $475, unfurn. $425. 626/797-5570. Ads are due at 2 p.m. field, 22 years, Section 195; Douglas stand with wheels and blade, $250. 248- PACIFIC GROVE hse, 3 bd, 2 ba, fp, cable 6762. LA CANADA, spacious 4-bd., 3-ba. house, tv/vcr, stereo/CD, well-eqpd kit w/microwv, on the Monday after Packard, 17 years, Section 352; 5 min. to JPL, study, family room, formal beaut. furn, close to golf, bches, 17 Mile Dr, SCANNER, like new, used once, must sell, living room, back yard with fruit trees, close publication for the follow- Thomas Kratz, 16 years, Section 314; Aquar., Cannery Row, JPL discnt. 626/441- $50/obo. 240-8662. to La Canada shuttle, $3,000. 626/744- ing issue. David Rogers, 13 years, Section 344. SCOOTERS, new blue or green with carry 3243, evenings. 3265. bag, lightweight, max strength, hi LA CANADA, very small room with private SAN FRANCISCO, Nob Hill honeymoon suite, All housing and vehicle performance, adj. height, folds, $65. entrance, bath and a/c, excellent location, sleeps 2 max, full kitchen, maid service, advertisements require 626/448-0150, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Ryan. walk to work, temp./short term ok., concierge, reserve early $125/nite; lassifieds SCUBA GEAR, extremely low volume mask furnished $150/wk. or $500/mo. 790-1893. $750/wk. 626/254-1550. that the qualifying per- C Bandit by Dacor (brand new, still in LA CRESCENTA, 10 minutes to JPL, blue SOUTH LAKE TAHOE KEYS waterfront, 4 package), $35 ($50 new); fins by Blades, ribbon schools, 2 bd., 1 ba., house, garage, bd., 3 ba., 1 bd. & liv. rm. upstairs, hcp. ac- son(s) placing the ad be $45 ($85 new); snorkel w/dual exhaust patio, new carpets, new paint, gardener and cess fair, slps. 12+, f/p’s, decks, gourmet ports, $16 ($27 new); booties, size 10, $15 listed as an owner on the water included, $950. 790-0217. kitch., boats, TVs, VCR, stereo, assn. pools, For Sale ($30 new); gloves, med., $8 ($16 new). MONTROSE apt., 1 bd. 10 min./JPL, $650. beach, tennis/ski/casinos/golf, 3-day min., ownership documents. AIR CONDINTIONERS, Kenmore, used 4 mo., 231-9847. 626/445-0884. $1,195/wk. [1 June-15 Sept; 22 Nov- 1 5450 BTU/HR $75, 7000 BTU, $150; WASH- SKIRT, black lamb's skin leather, April], $595/wk. low seas., + $90 clean fee. ER, Kenmore 70 series Type 3, heavy duty, w/matching jacket snap front/waist, dolman MONTROSE cottage, 10 min./JPL, $475. 3/spd motor w/ 4/spd combinations and gas sleeves, size 12, vg condition, been cleaned, 626/445-0884. 949/515-5812.