r 19, 1985 Courageous SAR crewman gets unusual ride
AD2 Rick Tavenner got a better 36(). terhorn at Disneyland regularly), feU last while Tepke went on for help. injured man, they determined that if he had " HEARTBREAKERS" degree view of Mt. Whitney and the sur Friday while descending the mountaineer's The China Lake Mountain Rescue Grou~., to be carried out, more help was needed. Starring Nick Mancuso and Peter Coyote rounding terrain than probably anyone else route from Mt. Whitney. Athough he received a caU to assist at 9:30 p.m. Fri Both the Inyo County and the June Lake (Drama, A.ted A, 98 min.) in history - but very few people would managed to keep from rolling over a cliff day. The advance team left for Lone Pine search and rescue teams responded to the SATURDAY,MONDAY JULY 20,22 " THAT'S DANCING" have volunteered to change places with him dropping several hundred feet, he did sus airport promptly, arriving there by 12:15 call for help. Starring while he got that view last Saturday. tain two broken vertbrae in his back, a a.m. Saturday, and then moved up to In addition, a Bureau of Land Manage Gene Kelly and Liza Minnalli He knelt on a Stokes litter suspended severely sprained ankle, and cuts and Whitney Portal. ment helicopter, piloted by Roger (Music.i, Rated G, 103 min.) SUNDAY JULY21 more than 100 feet beneath the Center's bruises. Bob Huey, operation leader, and Andy Mothersdaugh, ferried men and equipment "PETE'S DRAGON" Search and Rescue helicopter when an in His climbing partner, Glen Tepke, suc Mitchell left Whitney Portal by I a.m. and to the top of Mt. Whitney since CLMRG Starring jured climber strapped on that litter was ceeded in getting Harris to a notch where reached Harris at about 6 that morning. • Helen f4eddy.nd Mickey Rooney members determined that it would be (Musical-Comedy, RatedG, l03minJ airlifted from the more than 14,OOO-foot he could be left, and then Tepke proceeded A second team, consisting of Tom easier to carry the injured man up to where TUESDAY JULY23 altitude to the Southern Inyo Hospital at down the mountain in search of help. For Stogsdill, Mike Renta, Dan Harris and he could be air-lifted to the hospital than to "THE SECRET OF NIMH" Dave Silverman, followed, carrying a (Malinee) Lone Pine about 25 miles away, and tunately, at East Face Lake, he found carry him down the mountain. Voices by 11,000 feetlower. members of the Apline Skills Institute; the Stokes litter and technical climbing gear The China Lake SAR helicopter also car John carradine and Dam DeLuise The climber, Jeff Harris, 30, from instructor from that group climbed up to that would be needed. ried men and gear to the mountain top. (Fantasy-Adventure, Rated G, 83 min.) WEDNESDAY JULY 24 Anaheim (whose job it is to climb the Mat- the injured man to take him a sleeping bag When the CLM RG members reached the (Continued on Page 7) "AVENGING ... NGEL" Starrlng Betsy Russell and Roy Calhoun (Orama, Rated R, 94 min.) THURSD ... Y JULY 25 "SIX WEEKS" (Matinee) Starring Dudley Moore and Mary Tyler MOOt'e (Oram •• R.ted PG, 108 min.) FRID ... Y JULY26 ..... M... DEUS .. St.rring E. Murr.y Abraham.ndTom Hu lce Vol. Xl, No. 19 1 July 19, 1985 (Biographical·Orama, Rated PG. 160 min.) Suni". TImH: Mat'''" / 2:00 pm e.en,", / 7:00 pm 80. Dffiu Optn,: Mat"'" / 1:30 pm e.en,,,. / 6 '30 pm
IGI All AGES ADMITTEO YUMMY - The annual ice cream social sponsored by made cakes, pies, and other goodies. The proceeds of ~f,1 A\Jd,encfl (PGI All AGES ADMITTED the All Faith Chapel was a delicious success. More about $1,200 will be used for mission projects sup· p ..ent,l Gu,dionce SUO(Igel1ed AIMD keeps China Lake's aircraft flying safely than 600 persons enjoyed the Ice cream and home ported by the PWOC. 11'11 RESTRICTED Uf'Idet" 11 Requites Accompanv,,,,, tB II An :17 ParenT 00' Adull GUlfd,"; airplane is nothing more than thou Next Tuesday is date ...... sands of spare parts flying in close forma CLOT A's 'Once Upon a Mattress' ...... tion," said CW04 Cliff Cook, Aircraft In to 'Welcome Aboard' Magician presents termediate Maintenance Department head. opens tonight in lecture center Nearly 100 sailors and civilians in more The stage is set and the actors are ready minstrel, a jester, and a wizard fill out the new officers, JPs show for everyone than half a dozen shops perform for tonight's opening perfonnance of the supporting cast for the royal family. All Center personnel and their spouses at Center theater maintenance designed to keep China Lake's Community Light Opera Theater Associa Critics proclaimed "Once Upon a Mat and friends are invited to a " Welcome array of aircraft in the air and carrying out tion's (CWTA) sununer musical, " Once tress" to be cute and clever, tuneful and Aboard" party to be held next Tuesday for Veteran magician Jan Stiff will demon the NWO mission. Upon A Mattress." The curtain will open humorous, and fresh and bouyant when it .30 new Junior Professional employees and strate spell-binding magic to young and old Acting to support NWC and VX':; for each performance at 7: 30 p.m. in the first opened in 1959 with now-famous .com five military officers. Supervisors and c July 19, 1985 July 19, 1985 ....rD ~7 Plague identified in Kern Co. I Morro Bay good place to spend cool w eekend maintenance program in effect A good place to cool off and relax during Plague is an ancient disease, once refer An on-going cooperative maintenance a hot summer weekend is the Central red to as the "Black Death". It devastated plan to control the disease in these areas California port of Morro Bay, about a the population of many rat-infested began last month and will continue during four-hour drive from China Lake. Europen countries during the Middle Ages. the summer. This maintenance plan, a Both the town of Morro Bay and tbe Isolated human cases of plague have oc cooperative effort involving the U.S. Forest land-locked bay itself are named for the curred in the United States since the early Service and the Kern County Health great conical rock soaring 576 feet up from 1900s. Department, will intensify during the the sands. (The name "morro" comes from Today, the major threat of plague to summer months. the Spanish word for "headland.") • humans is from wild rodents, particularly The locations to be monitored include: Anglers enjoy dropping a line into the ground squirrels and rabbits. The expand Chuchupate, Mt. Pinos, McGill, Chula waters of the bay to catch a wide variety of ing human population and the development Vista, Camp Condor, Apache, Condor Site, fish . Those who prefer surf fishing trudge of housing, industry and agriculture in and El Tejon School. along the shoreline to cast into the surf, formerly undeveloped lands, together with Dr. Herbertson encourages all in with mixed results since surf fishing can be life-styles that emphasize outdoor recre dividuals who live in or visit a plague in very frustrating. The anglers who do the ation. are bringing people in close contact fested area to observe the following best of all are those going out on the sport with certain wild rodent species. This has precautions: boats daily, with both a morning and a substantially increased the exposure of 1. Do not handle sick or dead rodents; in twilight trip scheduled by most operators. humans to plague. stead, notify the nearest park ranger or ''''''.2e Sew .'1Ices Museum buffs find the Museum of Natu PROTESTANT Evidence of plague has been found in local Health Department. ral History fascinating since both the SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10a.m.· wild rodents in Kern County this year. 2. Do not feed rodents or have food avail geological and oceanographic material is SUNDAY SCHOOL (Annexes I, 2 and 4) Septemberthru June 8:30a.m. However, so far there have been no able for them. Eliminate trash that can featured. Lots of tide pools, both by the bay BIBLE STUDY (East Wing ) reported cases of human plague. Leon M. harbor rodents near living areas. itself and along the beaches to the north of Tuesday 7:30p.m. (Nursery provided) Septemberthru June Herbertson, M.D., Kern County Director of 3. Do not place tents and sleeping bags on Morro Bay are excellent for wading and Wednesday l1 :30a.m. September thru June Public Health Services stated that it is still or near entrances to nxtent burrows; when observing starfish and sea anemones. Thursday 7 p.m. Officer's Christian Fellowship too early to determine if plague activity possible, sleep off the ground on cots. Pismo Beach and Shell Beach, south of Christian Military Fellowship will remain at a low level in Kern County 40 Use insect repellent, wear long sleeves Morro Bay, are noted for the excellent ROMAN CATHOLIC during 1985. and pants with cuffs tucked into boot tops. SUNDAY MASS clamming possible during low tides. 8:30a.m. 5. Leave pets at home or keep them on COMMUNION SERVICE (Monday ) Plague in Kern County is most often The most direct route to Morro Bay is to ll:3Sa.m. leashes; use nea powder and nea collars in DAILY MASS (Tuesday through Friday) found in neas on wild rodents, at elevations go west from Bakersfield on Highway 46 to ll:3Sa.m. infected areas. CONFESSIONS (Friday) 4:30-5 p.m. over 3,000 feet. There is increasing Paso Robles, then south either to Plague is treated with prompt diagnosis Atascadero or San Luis Obispo. Highway 41 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES (Sunday ) September thru June 10a.m. evidence that pets, particularly cats, have a role in the transmission of some cases of and the administration of specific antibiot from Atascadero to Morro Bay is a curving JEWISH ics. Rapid and proper diagnosis is essential WEEKLY SERVICES (Friday, East Wing ) 7:30p.m. plague. mountain road leading through the coastal both for victims and their contact•. If fever range; it's two lanes and fairly slow going, ADULT EDUCATION (Saturdays, Annex 4) 9a.m. Dr. HerbeMson announced that the PEACEFUL SC ENE -Evening fa Us at Morro Bay, with where the edge of the ocean is. Morro Bay is almost andlor painful swollen lymph nodes although scenic. Those who prefer driving RELIGIOUS SCHOOL (Sundays, Annex 95) 9a.m. Health Department is conducting a plague the distinctive silhouette of Morro Rock showing completely land· locked. develop in residents of known plague freeways can probably reach Morro Bay Chaplain J. Milton Collins, Capt., CHC, USN surveillance program in Kern County. The infested areas or in persons who have almost as rapidly by proceeding down Chaplain A. J. Smith, Cdr., CHC, USN plague surveillance program will be car· visited such areas within a week's time, a Photos by ~------r~.. -- ..--~ Highway 101 to San Luis Obispo and then Chaplain Jason E. Knott, Lt., CHC, USN ried out at three sites: Frazier Park area; physician should be consulted. The physi taking Highway I to the coast. M ickey Strang Phone, NWC ext. 3506, 3507 Tehachapi Mountain area; Walker Basin cian should be told that the person could (near Lake Isabella). have been exposed to plague. Employees in the Spotlight Education, activities, occupy Sorensens' free time Although they do not work together, Another of the activities in which they He has worked on Center for nearly 24 Department. She is now a personnel clerk togetherness is something that AI and Doris are involved is a long term project; both AI years, 19 of which were spent in the and a member of the team responsible for Sorensen know quite a bit about. Doris is a and Doris are enrolled in the extension weapons control branch of the Weapons all personnel actions for the Engineering personnel clerk in the Personnel Depart prog ram from California State University Department. He has spent the past 2 years and Personnel Departments. ment, and AI works as an electronic at Bakersfield, and are working ' towards in his current position. technician in the Tracking and Control ba chelor degrees in Business Management. In December of 1984, Doris graduated branch of the Aircraft Department, but Doris has been employed by the Center from Cerro Coso Comm unity College with their hours after work are spent par For the past two years they have been for the past nine years. Her first seven an Associate of Arts degree. ticipating in activities in which both of taking classes, usually one per quarter. In years were with the Ordnance Department, addition to this commitment, AI is atten After earning her Bachelor's degree, she them are involved. the first two as a secretary and the last five hopes to eventually move into personnel ding Cerro Coso Community College and Snow skiing, traveling, upgrading their as a clerk. For the next year and a half, she earning his general education certification. management advising or organizational 21> acres of property, and being active worked as a purchasing agent in the Supply development. He received an Associates degree from members in the China Lake Tennis Club Bakersfield Community College, but when take up a major portion of the Sorensens' he enrolled in the program with Cal State spare time. Bakersfield, many of the credits he had " We have held the secretary/treasurer previously earned did not transfer. and social offices in the Tennis Club in the AT ANCHOR - Commelcial fishing boats and pleasure boats share past, and this year, we are just playing," While Al enjoys working with the hard Morro Bay's friendly waters. says Doris. Time spent " just playing" has ware for which his branch is responsible paid off for her; she recently placed in a (maintenance and control of all full-scale local tournament in the mixed doubles aerial targets). he has found that he is Spectacular flight. • • cal£gory. becoming more involved with management (Continued from Page 1) attached the litter unto which CLMRG Those with children involved with sports activities, and that his courses are an asset. Conditions were so unstable that the gear members had strapped the injured man in the local area may recognize AI; he has Sometime in the future, following his was pushed out of the helo, and the team and the back-board onto which he had been officiated for several different sporting retirement, he is considering another jumped several feet to the ground while the tied, knelt on the litter, and signaled for events in the past, and he still referees career. He enjoys working with children helicopter hovered with a one-skid ap lift",f!. (The hoist, normally aboard the volleyball and Commander's Cup atWetic and teenagers, and would like to become proach at another site that was more helicopter, had been left at a lower eleva activities. involved in some way with youth. " I learn favorable for landing personnel. tion because of its weight since the holo was While it seems these activities would re as much ftom them as they learn from Since carrying the injured man up posed operating at the edge of its flight envelope. quire all of someone's spare time, these are me," he says of his past experience with difficulties (albeit lesser ones than having Because of this, the two men could not be just hobbies that the Sorensens enjoy. minors. to carry him down would ), the China Lake winched in. ) SAR helo crew decided to try to airlift him A check of records indicates that this to safety. AD2 Tavenner volunteered to may have been the highest rappell and rappell down a rope to reach Harris since short haul rescue ever made in the United no helicopter landing was possible because States. .. Anybody in Lone Pine with good binocu of the steep terrain. MARINA HOME - The placid watels of the bay make it a desireable IC•• ptain K. A. Dickerson Official Weekly Publication SAR helicopter pilot Lt. Tim Cleary said lars was able to see the whole rescue," said NWC Co.mmander Nallal Weapons Center /China Lake. California 93555-600' mooring fOl small boats. (619) 939·3354 or 939·3355 that Petty Officer Tavenner really had time Lt. Cleary, "because there's a gap between B. W. Hays two peaks that left a clear range of view." Deitdlines: News Stories· Tuesday. 4:30 pm / Photographs· " :30 am to consider that decision to volunteer since Technical Director the helo ran low on fuel and had to return to The SAR helo gently deposited the two Social Security Office clients can conduct Denny Kli ne The Rocketeer receilles American Forces Press Serllice matenal. All Lone Pine for fuel shortly after he had men near the hospital where Harris then Public Affairs Officer are official U. S. Nally photos unless Otherwise was treated for his injuries. m uch business quickly by telephone identified. Printed weekly wi th appropriated volunteered. Mickey Strang funds by a commercial firm in compliance " He still said he'd do it even after think Other members of the SAR helicopter Many services at the local social security People may call in and begin an applica Editor with NAVSO P-35 rellised May 1979. GETTING AHEAD OF THE GAME - Studying during lunch time is one ing about it," Lt. Clearly said with admira crew were Lt. Mark Eoff as co-pilot, crew office can be handled quickly and efficient tion for payments related to social security, Office at Nimitz and LiWrirsen. 'nforma· chief AE2 Mark Keenan, and HMI Bill ly by telephone. apply for Medicare, or ask questions con Steve Boster tion published in the Rocketeer does not way for AI and Doris Sorensen to get done with their homework and still tion. "There's no way that anyone could Associate Edi tor n«essarily reflect the officiai lliew of the have been ordered to take such risks, so it Lewis. Small, but very important details such as cerning name and address changes on Dt!Partment of Defense. Information in have time after work to enjoy their spare time together. The Sorensens social security cards. PH2 Rick Moore called for a lot of courage." CLMRG members at base camp included reporting a change in marital status, work, the Rocketeer IS authorized for public ale both enrolled in the extension program through California State Staff Photographer release by the Nallal Weapons Center Public The helicopter hovered between 100 and Liz Anderson and Phelps TerHuen, while or reporting lost or stolen checks and Persons may reach the office by calling Affairs Officer, Code 003. University at Bakersfield and earning degrees in Business Manage· 125 feet above the victim while Petty Of Mary Wyatt, assisted by Sheila Rockwell, medicare cards ~an.oo taken care of over 375-7447 Monday through Friday from 2 to 4 ment. ficer Tavenner rappelled down the rope. He served as in-town coordinator. the phone. p.m. ( 6 July 19. 1985 July 19; 19~5 15 lb., 8 oz. brown trout hooked from shore at Rock Creek Lake A 16-year-old Chula Vista man had an ex Rock Creek Lake, and on the lakes in the perience last week that he'll prohably June Lake loop. Spinners and salmon eggs remember for the rest of his life: he hooked were rated as especially good, with rues into and landed a l:;.pound, S-Ounce brown catching a lot of trout throughout the Sierra trout while fishing from shore at Rock lakes early in the morning and, especially, Creek Lake. The big fish measured 33'4 in the evening. inches long, and had a girth of 19 inches. In the June Lake loop, Silver Lake and QUESTION The lure that proved irresistible to the big Civilian Employee - Why does Public Works no longer change tires on Gov Rush Creek provided the most action. At ~ atfishing most productive at ernment vehicles? I recently needed a vehicle to get to a meeting in the trout was a silver Mepps spinner. Crowley, fishing was especially good for ARL area - too far to walk and I was without a car to get there; my experience with At Convict Lake on the preceding anyone trolling with Flatfish lures, and the taxi service precludes my ever calling them to get back and forth from the Lake Isabella during last week weekend another happy angler reeled in a with purple and yellow jigs. I~und , l4-<>unce brown while using a ranges or the field. I went to check out one of the vehicles assigned to the by Mike Vradenburg nows) are most effective when they are yellow roostertail lure. Other anglers at A big crowd was drawn to Upper and Department (one of the little white trucks) and was informed that if I wanted to Summer storms passed through the cast into a prospective spot, and let rest a Convict Lake also did well, with lots of lAwer Twin Lakes at Brideport by the good use it I would have to change a tire gone flat. No, Transportation does not change valley last week making temperatures a moment. limits. weather and lots of fish being caught. tires. The Department staff had called twice and had been twice informed that little cooler. Lake enthusiasts are seeing Then given a slight tug, they will react Fish were biting on nearly anything Needlefish, Kastmasters and marsh we would have to do it ourselves. They would fix the tire, but we would have to clearer water as the plankton settles to the realistically giving vibrations of a insect, thrown into the water at Lake Sabrina, mallows seemed to please the fish most. bring it in to them and come and pick it up. I changed the tire. I'm not opposed to bottom. wounded fish, or other prey. Mter each tug doing so on principle; rather, I fail to see how it c~ be cost-effective for me to be Many anglers found bass fishing had im reel in a little line, continue this method changing tires. I'm a DA-3, and vehicle maintenance is not what I'm paid to do. proved with the cloudy skies, but catfishing until the lure is away from the structure, if Commander's Cup starts for '85-'86 Also, I rather resent having to meet people with my hands and shirt blackened was the most productive. Fishing remains no luck reel in, recast, and start over. and having to call and say that I will be delayed after telling someone, "I'm on Christopher Winfield, and David Stone inconsistent for most anglers with the lake Rubberworms are fished in a similar Competition for the 1985-86 Commander's my way." If self-maintenance is the new policy, I wish we'd been informed; I'd comprised the team from Blue, and VX-5 level falling. manner, with little or no weight to let it Cup started again with NWC Gold taking have arranged for coveralls and gloves to be kept with the truck. Okay, if there is was represented by Ron Meeks, Jimmy Anglers fishing for catfish are doing the wiggle and remain near the surface. the reins by making a clean sweep of the no one to do such work in these days of support austerity, I guess we just do it; LONG SERVICE - Marvin Backman, who has just received a 4O-year Flick, Scott Jones and Willie Hudson. best in the evening and after dark. Nightcrawlers and waterdogs are effective horseshoe pitch event. Competition was however, 1 don't think that this is a productive use of resources - neither, for federal service award from Capt. K_ A. Dickerson, is joined by his wife, Nightcrawlers, clams, mackerel, an baits, but are easily lost in the hot weather. held Wednesday, July 10, at the horseshoe NWC will be represented by Larry Nolan that matter, is waiting and waiting for a taxi. Thank you for your attention, sir. pits at the CPO Mess. Jeanne, in chatting with the Skipper after the presentation_ chovies, and shrimp are the most common Last week the most productive bass and Joe Pozzi in the Southern Regionals at ANSWER baits being used. fishing areas were Brown's Cove, NWC Gold completed the contest taking San Diego.in August. It is a long-standing policy that tire changes are an operator responsibility on In the morning last week two large bass Southlake, Lime Dyke, Engineer's Point, 12 of 18 matches. NWC Blue finished second vehicles equipped with a spare tire and a jack. This is cost-effective since it Research physicist completes - a 7- and an S-pounder - were landed, but Paradise Cove, and between Piney Point taking 4 of the matcbes and VX-5, though The NWC Gold team finished the 1!J83.M allows the employees to get back to work as soon as possible and doesn't require most bass being caught are weighing I to 3 and the marina. Anglers are catching their strongly represented, finished last, winning season with a one point cumulative total dispatching a wrecker and a mechanic. The taxi serves most of the Base from four decades of federal service pounds. The bass are being caught in limits of trout on the river from KR 3 to only 2 matches. over Blue. The August Commander's Cup Salt Wells to SNORT. Calls for taxi service are on the average responded to shallow water near the weeds, rocks, trees, Kernville Park and below the dam near Team members for the Gold squad were sport is golf. For more information contact within 10 minutes of request. If you have difficulty with the taxi, please call the A 4O-year Federal length-<>f-service to school at the University of California_ He fences and submerged islands. Hobo and Democrat Campgrounds. Larry Nolan, Joe Pozzi, Darrell Prudy and the appropriate Commander's Cup sports Quality Assurance Division of Public Works at NWC ext. 3828 or 3297. We will do award was presented on Tuesday to Marvin received a bachelor's degree in physics Anglers are moving slow and quiet, Red salmon eggs is the hait being used. Stu Caldwell. Tony Bookout, Jesse Pigford, coordinator. everything possible to correct the situation . E. Backman, a research physicist in the from UCLA. • because in warm water the bass are slug QUESTION Research Department. In June 1948 he was hired as a physicist gish and easily spooked. In the spring the Yes, sir, I was wondering when the colors return at night, why isn't the flag at The presentation of the 4O-year-pin and in the Development Department at what was then the Naval Ordnance Test Station bass are active, and will quickly strike a the front gate retired also? Thank you. certificate was made by Capt. K. A. and is now NWC. In September 1951 he fast moving lure. ANSWER Dickerson, NWC Commander, during a went to work for the Research Department, But in the summer when the water is When the flag pole at the main gate was erected, it was designed as a ship 's cer emony held in the Commander's office. and in 1955 he moved to Propellants and warm, a slow retrieval works best. Surface mast for flying underway colors. Since underway colors are flown 24 hours a day Backman began his 40 years of federal Explosives Department, which later lures (poppers, jitterbugs, jointed min- on Navy ships, we go along with the tradition. Lights illuminate the flag at night, service by enlisting in the Army in January became the Rocket Development Depart which is required by Naval regulations, whenever a flag is to be flown after 1943; be was honorably discharged in German soccer club sunset. Feburary 1946, following which he returned ment. All China Lakers, including military personnel, civilian emploYllf!s, and me;r dep#Jndentt ani invitlld Backman was promoted to Research members to play in to submit questions to this column. Such queries must be in good tate. fmd pertain to m.tten of Reservations open Physicist in May 1962 when he moved to the interest to a large segment of the China Lake community. Answen to th~ qufttions .,. dinICtly Research Department, wbere be has re from Capt. K. A. Dicbnon. Please call NWC ext. 2727 with your question and star. whether you.,. local soccer matches a military member, civilian employee or dependent. No other identification is nec.uary. Si~ only for farewell lunch mained for the last 23 years. three or four questions can be answered in the Rocbteer each week, anyone who would tike to Soccer fans are looking forward to seeing He has received numerous awards and ensure getting an answer to a question may lealltJ name and address for a diT'fICt contact, but this is for Capt. Harrell letters of appreciation, including a Superior a team of IS- and l6-year-<>ld soccer players not required otherwise. There is no intl"'t that this column be used to sub"ert normM, ftt1lblishtJd from West Germany next week. The club chain-of-command channels. All Center personnel are invited to attend Achievement award for a book he wrote TuS Hamburg will arrive Tuesday; and , a farewell luncheon for Capt. H. H. Harrell, ,entitle "Tenninal Ballistics," Backman they and the Scorpions will practice and Public Works Officer, to be held on Mon has also received three invention awards. scrimmage on Wednesday evening at 6 All 1985 summer jobs now filled; day, Aug . " at the Mojave Room of the p.m. at Davidove Field. Commissioned Officers' Mess. The Iun· Quake in 1983 only On Friday, the two teams will play an anxious parents delay process cheon will begin at 11 :JOa.m. actual match, again starting at 6 p.m. at Reservations are required to ensure M4.8, according to Davidove Field. Additional contests are be All of the 150 jobs available for summer tial consideration for their sons and daugh adequate seating. Menu choices are either CalTech scientists ing scheduled for the visitors on Saturday hires have been filled according to Beth ters have caused serious delays for the a chef salad or a roast beef plate; cost for morning and evening, but the opponents Perrine, Deputy Equal Employment Op program and can potentially weaken our either is $4.75, which includes beverage and Seismologists from the California In have not yet been announced. portunity Officer for the Center. case for future waivers. gratuity. Reservations may be made by sltute of Technology at Pasadena bad The West Germans will depart for home She adds that the task was exceptionally It should be noted that while the intent of telephoning Kathy Trigg at NWC ext. 1387 surprising news for local geologists last the following week after some additional difficult this year because more than 700 the Summer Program is primarily for the before close of business on Friday, August week_ The earthquake that rattled soccer and sightseeing. applications were received. This resulted in youth (students). anyone can apply 2. through the Indian Wells Valley on Oct Scott Piri of the Scorpions Under-19 team a classic "good news- bad news" situation, In a future issue of the Rocketeer Sum Anyone wishing to make a presentation I, 1982, causing minor damage in local is currently in West Germany. He is she notes, because while the Center had the mer Program statistics and an explanation or wishing to contribute to the Center gift markets and major damage to the ner visiting friends that he met through last opportunity to select candidates with of the selection process will be published. should call Vonnie Goss, NWC ext. 3379. vous systems of those who had not summer's exchange and is also working out highest qualifications, it also means that previously experienced quakes was ac with the team 1896 Hanover. more than 550 applicants did not get the tually a 4.8 magnitude on the Richter jobs they sought. scale rather than the M5.2 previously En listed Mess pool FIRST BALL - LCdr_ Mike Kelly opens the Little tourney watch. Involved in the tourney are All Star Personnel regulations require that ap Les t we forget .. • reported_ • plications with highest qualifications must Since each whole number step of League All Star tournament last Saturday evening players from China Lake, Ridgecrest, Kern River Valley July 19 is the date set asidc' /() /rol/ or ' 11 m"£' -4l11uinms 11 '110 ure (,jlher open longer hours with a high toss as players from the four teams in the and Searles Valley_ - Photo by PH2 Rick Moore be hired first. The stricture on highest magnitude on the scale represents an qualification is especially firm with regard m i \".\ illg ill (fe/ion or lIIay \lillln' priwllen (~I lI ·ar, p,.imllri~ l · for fhe 1m,. ill increase of 10 tlmes in the measured for patron's use to hiring sons and daughters of the Center's Soufh ea.\1 A sia. wave amplitude of an earthquake and 31 civilian and military personnel. As Preside", Ronald Reaf!.(m poil/ted 0111 ill hi, adtlre,\., 1II lite ill/('rlll(,'" times in the amount of energy release hy The hours that the Enlisted Mess pool is little League All Star tourney on In most federal agencies, sons and (d Ihe Vie/flam Unknown. ~ '. .Olll' Imy to hOI/()r thow 11-11 0 \C/Te(/ or the quake, had that shaker actually been open have been extended as of this week. It daughters of employees of that agency may .\1ill he \"erl'inf!. ill Vielllam i\ to . rerler/in//e ollne"'e, /0 ,('curill'.! the M5.2 It was previously reported to will now open at II a .m. and will remain This year's Area I All Star Little League single by SV 's Larry Luke to end a n<>-hit The game ended when Oscar Rodrigues cannot be hired for summer work because (he ails ifers for I he/alii ihes (d I lime III; \ , i ll I!. i ll lICf io II. be, the energy released would have been open until 8 p.m. was thrown out at the plate. tournament began last Saturday, with ter. Short-stop Lance Moore lead China of nepotism laws. " Vietnam is n Ol over for them. They cannot rest until they know the 4 times as great These new hours of operation will be in Ridgecrest All Stars defeating the Kern Lake batting action, going 4 for 5, including Monday night's game between the China In recent years, the Center has been able f ate of those they loved and watched march off to serve th eir country . . . The local area is still under a warning effect for four weeks. If attendance is suf Lake and Ridgecrest All Stars lived up to to obtain a waiver of the ruling that sons River Valley squad :I-(). Ridgecrest pitcher a home run. Shawn Hamilton displayed his An end 10 America"s involvement in Vietnam cannot come before we"ve from the United States Geological ficient, the new hours will be in effect for previous games for being cl~e and well and daughters of NWC military and civilian Survey that there is still significant ilke Matt Pohl dominated the scene, striking out batting talent, going 5 fo r 6 in the contest, achieved the ful/est possible accounting of (hose missing in aClion . .. the rest of the summer. 10 KRV players and allowing only three while Sean Gustavson went 3 for 3. played. Pitching and defense were domi personnel couldn't be hired because of the lIhood of an earthquake with a Of the 826 A merican service personnel known to have been captured A daily fee of $1 per person is required hits. KRV's pitcher Mike Voller, whose Searles Valley Oscar Rodriguez and Joey nant. relatively small applicant pool in this magnitude of 6 on the Rlchler scale 0c and intern ed during the Vietnam war. 10 / died while Ihey were prisoners unless patrons have purchased a pool tag at regular sea;>on pitching won many games. Pitmann provided Searles Valley pitching. Lance Moore and Brian Mather of China remote location. The waiver states that curring_ the NWC gymnasium office. Additional in struck out eight, allowing seven hits. Two In game three, Searles Valley became Lake combined their efforts into as-hitter, sons and daughters of NWC employees can of war. The other 725 were returned (0 U.S. control eventually. However, formation can be obtained by telephoning of these hits came from Ridgecrest catcher the first casualty of the double elimination striking out 10. be appointed only if no other eligible appli another 2,477 Americans Bre stil/ missing and unaccounted for. Of these NWCext. 2334. Pat Gilbreath, whose solo home run and series. The SV team had several chances as Ridgecrest's Sergio Hernandez displayed canLs with the same or higher scores are 2,435 are military and 42 are civilians. RBI single accounted for two of the three 13 runners were left on base. Pitcher Matt a well-eontrolled fast ball that allowed only available. The waiver can be withdrawn if Missing and unaccounted for in America 's other recent wars include in Navy Hotline Ridgecrest runs. Bundy had a tough night, walking 16 bat four hits, walking only one China Laker. the nepotism restrictions and merit com World War 1,3,350; World War II, 78,75 1; and Korea, 8, 177. for Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hernandez' outstanding performance was petition requirements are not met. ters. The war in Vietnam was by f or America's longest, with official dates of looking~ For Equipment? The large number of parenLs who have Call : NWC ext. 3521 In game two, a contest between China KRV was lead by Mike Voller, Jason credited with being a prime factor in the involvement beingI rom Aug. 4 1964 through Jan. 2 7, 1973. For the fami or call the Inspector General a t : final score of Ridgecrest 4, China Lake O. been calling the swnmer employment . <41 '1.'. Lake and Searles Valley teams, there was Rankin and Ryan Jordan. The Kern River lies of those still missing or possible PO Ws, this long peci0r/. of time is not (BOO ) 522-3451 (toll free) no doubt after the second inning that the Valley team turned eight hits in to 16 runs. The contest continued into the week, with coordinator, their Personnel Management Call the 1.,.1, hint Locator s-wtc. yel over. ICode 02A22) at . d . 210 1 We're 288-6743 (AutoYon ) China Lake team was in control. Winning Searles Valley's only hit came once again the final games played after Rocketeer Advisors, or even their department heads here to satisfy 'lOUt equi pment needs! (202) 433-6743 ( commercial) pitcher Paul Ashton yielded an infield in the sixth, when Danny Pullman doubled. deadline. to find out the status of or to gain preferen- ( 4 July 19, 1985 July 19, 1985 5 Potential bidders can inspect items before AIMD personnel maintain Ch'ina Lake aircraft government auction The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office at This program has been offered to Junior Some questions that may be answered dur (1) analysis f. What additional training (technical, Professionals (JP) at the Naval Weapons ing this session include: (2) development engineering academic, or other) do you need for further Center since 1965 to make the most effec a. Do you have essentially technical or (3) applied research development? No. 22 N;'VdJ Wt'.Jp ons Center. China Lilkf'. Caldornla 93555·6001 tive use of its technical personnel in fur managerial (or both) capabilities at this (4) design engineering thering the Center's research and time. What are your prospects for future (5) management The nen testing "ill be beld: June 24 and development effort. Its major purpose is to development? 25 from 0736-1130 at the Training Center d. With what size group would you work provide new professionals with information b. How can you utilize your creativity? Annex. Counseling sessions will be held other departments 011' Center to determine Elements: Knowledge of: correspondence best? about themselves whicb would help them Are you best suited for research or hard during July. Any JP that would like to be Promotional Opportunities requirements and with Public Works regulation, grammar, spelling, and con plan their careers at NWC. It includes an ware? e. What additional training (technical, included in the testing for June should con Department to develop and recommend tractual terminology; knowledge and skill 8-boQr battery of tests and a feedback ses c. In which of the five basic job types at academic, or other) do you need for further tact Kit Driscoll, NWC en. 2648 to reserve Applications for positions listed in this c olumn will equipment and facilities standards for in operating a Xerox 860 work processor. sion with a professional career cOWlSelor. NWC do you seem to fit best? development? a space. be accepted from current, permanent NWC employees communication systems. The incumbent Ability to prioritize work under heavy and from eligible employees of attached activities who will be responsible for developing a plan workload conditions. Status eligibles may are permanently assigned to NWC unless otherwise and generating proposals minor construc apply. tion efforts installation of the communica specified in the ad. Alternative recruitment sources No. 26-181, SutJPCJrt Services Specialist, tion system and the power sources for it. may also be used in filling these positions; vacancies GS-34.U, Code 2diZ - This position is persomel cieJeJop'nent opportunity Job Relevant Criteria: Knowledge of facili located in the Administrative Office of the are subject to restrictions imposed by the DOD Priority ties planning and acquisition processes; Placement Program. Applicants must meet all legal and Engineering Division, Public Works ability to plan, manage, and coordinate a Department. The incumbent is responsible regulatory requirements including minimum qualifica centerwide effort, ability to interact effec for providing assistance in the areas of fi tion requirements by the clOSing date. Applicants will tively with a variety of technical personnel nancial management, personnel, transpor be evaluated on the basis of experience, education, in resolution of conflicting requirements. tation, plant property, facilities training, performance ratings and awards as indicated Ability to communicate effectively in writ maintenance, security, safety, and supply. in the SF-171 along with any tests, medical examina ing. Promotion potential to the DP-3. Status Job Relevant Criteria: Ability to gather in CLERICAL SKILLS FORUM Thursday, 8 Aug Your Professional Image tions, performance evaluations, supplemental eligibles may apply. formation from written documents and to Wednesday, 7 August, 0800-1630 and Thursday, 8 Break qualification statements and/or interview that may be No. 14-118, Computer Speclalistl organize in clear and concise manner. August, 0800-1530. Overview of EEO necessary. Career ladder promotions are subject to Computer Systems Analyst, DS-33413, Knowledge of personnel, budget, security, Lunch satisfactory performance and cannot be guaranteed. MultJple Vacancies, Code 1413 - These transportation, facilities, plant account, The following sessions will be held at Cerro Coso Naval Messages APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Candidates must sub positions are located in the Data Manage safety, supply and equipment management Community College, Room 229, by various personnel Break mit a current SF-171 , along with a supplemental ment Applications and Tools Branch, User rules, regulations, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and from NWC. This course provides clerical personnel PSDISATO qualIfications statement (if required), and should sub Technologies and Applications Division, of the Information Systems Group. Incum in writing. with basic information abOut NWC. mit a copy of their latest Annual Performance Evalua bents will provide systems programming AGENDA GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING & TOLERANCING (GD&T) tion . if relevant to the vacancy. If a supplemental No. 26-182, Procurement Clerk (Typing), s upport to DMS-ll00 and ANS (American GS-ll0&-5, Code 268 - Processes work Wednesday, 7 Aug Training Opportunities 26 August-5 September and 30 September-9 statement is not requ ired , candidates are encouraged National Standard) COBOL Center and orders, prepares purchase orders, in to submit additional information which the addresses Break October, 0800-1600, lo-.:ation to be determined. By: contractor users. The incumbents will sup definite quantity work orders, bid pro Supply George Pruitt, Technical Documentation Consultants. the specific Knowledges/Skills/ Abilities (KSAs) cited in s upport Code 143 as required conceming posals, contracts and similar documents. Processing Personnel Actions Intended Audience: Personnel whose work the ad. Write the position title/seriesllevel and an CJS.ll00/ANs-cQBOL and CJS.nOOIDMS Job Elements: Ability to conununicate Lunch requires them to either communicate, interpret, or nouncement number of the SF-171 and all attachments. llOO/TIP-ll00DBA System functions. well, both orally and in writing, general Prepare With Care manufacture products through the use of engineering Be sure that your forms are complete and accurate Systems programming support functions knowle