Page Eight Maturango Museum bldg. fund grows: new oHlcers eleded A one-time capital grant of $1,000 in sllpport of the Maturango Musewn building fund has been received from the Security Pacific Charitable Foundation in Los Angeles, it was reported this week by Bob Tuck, musewn director. The grant came in response to a request from William Briece, manager of the Ridgecrest branch of the Security Pacific National Bank in Ridgecrest, who presented the check to Tuck. Members of the board of trustees of the Maturango Musewn met recently to elect officers and appoint committee chairmen who will serve during 198(J. Welcomed to the group were Paul Colter and Donald Moore, who have just joined the musewn's governing body. The musewn's 198(J slate of officers is headed by Dr. Robert Berry, who was re- elected president, and includes Dr. Frank Cartwright, vice-president; Tina Knemey- er, secretary, and Richard Hart, treasurer. ' Duties of chairman of the Maturango Musewn lecture series will be handled by Dr. Berry. Other committee chairmen,.and their posts, are: Mrs. Knemeyer, publicity; Donald Moore, field trips; Dr. Cartwright, membership; Ruth Amster, docents and F'riends of the Museum; Hart, finance; James Baird, building committee; Dr. Berry, accessions; and Moore, student research fund and ac- tivities. Other Committee Chairman Additional committee chairmen, and their assignments, are : . Dr. Berry, executive committee; Dr. Gilbert Plain, publications; Dr. Cartwright, annual dinner; Shirley Moncsko, nominating committee; Mrs. Knemeyer, flower show; Dr. Ronald Henry, head of the Mojave-Sierra Archaeological Society; Janet Westbrook, by-laws; and Dr. Marguerite Rogers,grants. As plans for the new building are taking shape, Musewn Director Tuck invites all interested residents of Indian Wells Valley and surrounding areas to get in on discussions with the architects (Ralph Iredale and Michael Black) and Howard Schureman (exhibit designer) in order to offer any suggestions they might have. Arrangements to meet with Tuck, the architects and exhibit designer on Feb. 7 and 8 or on Feb. 21 and 22 can be made by calling the musewn, phone 446-6900. ~ ·X-·~:-:~~ ':': • • ° 0 • eo ° 0 • • i ('; l 4 ll AGES ADM IT TED ! P G ) All .t. C E S AOMIlTED P" " , ... , G",Ii"".. SU99..~ If'd I ~ I AnTA I(TEO UndO'. ".f'q....n . cum C'.ny,n9 P....n 'o. Ad,,11 G... . II,.I" Regular starting time-l, p.m. FRIDAY FEB. l " CttINA SYNDROME " Starr ing Jack Lemmon and Jane Fonda (Suspense-drama, rated PG, 122 min.) SATURDAY, MONDAY FEB. 2, 4 " FR Iseo KID" Starring Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford (Comedy·western, rated PG, 119 m in.) SUNDAY FEB. 3 " JAWS II" Starr ing Roy Scheider and Lorra ine Gra y (Adventure·drama, rated PG, 116 m in.) WEDNESDAY FEB. 6 " CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF- THE THIRD KIND" Starring Richard Dreyfus ( Science fiction, rated PG, 135 m in.) FRIDAY FEB. 8 " LATE GREAT PLANET EARTH " Starring Orson Wells and Howard Whalen (Science fiction, rated PG. 86 m in.) ROCKETEER EXPLORER UNIT HONaRED - Norman Wiseman presents the Boy Scouts of America National Honor Unit Certificate earned by Explorer Post 811 to Police Chief Ronald Nelson. Post 811 is sponsored by the China Lake Police Division. Looking on are Bill Willard (at left). the Explorer Post commander, and Regina Edmunson, post captain. -Photo by Ron Allen Police Div.-sponsored Explorer Post wins national recognition Asingular distinction, the National Honor divisions of the Kern County Sheriff's Unit Certificate awarded by the Boy Scouts Department-ranging from administration of America, was won recently by Explorer and patrol to communications - and then Post 8ll, a coed youth group sponsored by visited the county jail facilities at Lerdo, tbe China Lake Police Division. where there are both minimwn and Members of Explorer Post 8ll have maximwn holding facilities, as well as an joined this unit in order to learn about the bonor farm. potential for careers in the field of law The local youngsters also were given enforcement. information on the probation system and In addition to the information they how it works after a prisoner has been receive regularly from their adult advisors released from jail. in the China Lake Police Division, the ' Explorers of Post 8ll traveled to Bakers- Highlights of the past year for Explorer field recently for a comprehensive look at Post 8ll included winning first place in.the law enforcement work that was provided by competition between southern California personnel of the Kern County Sheriff's law enforcement Explorer Posts (23 in all) Department. - an accomplislunent that weighed heavily in Post 8ll's selection to receive the In preparation for the visit to the county National Honor Unit Certificate. seat, the members of Explorer Post 8ll received 16 hours of instruction on various Participants in this event were judged on aspects of law enforcement work from their ability in such police work as traffic officers of the China Lake Police Division. accident investigation, on-the-scene crime Subsequently, in Bakersfield; they had investigation, methodology involved in the opportunity to learn more about the investigating crimes, preparing police various steps that take place from the time reports, and public relations. of an arrest on the street, through the Last year the China Lake Police Division- process of tria1 by a judge or jury, and then ' sponsored EXplorer Post assisted with about the penal system itself in which ef- traffic control during the Anned Forces forts are made to rehabilitate inmates to Day open house at NWC, and belped to man help keep them from slipping into the trap of ' a booth at the Desert Empire Fair, where becoming repeat offenders. .information on law enforcement in the local The young members of Explorer Post 8ll area was provided through the combined efforts of the China Lake Police Division, learned about the operation of the various Z the Ridgecrest Police Department, Kern ProTesslonal Party County Sheriff's Department, and the California Highway Patrol. Guest Jack Farrell Explorer Post 8ll 'meets on Sundays at 6:30 p.rn. in the unit's hut at 31:;'0 McIntire to speak to WACOM St., China Lake. Youth leaders of the group are Bill Willard, post commander; Regina Edmunson, post captain-both college students-and Ken Watson, Postlieutenant, wbo attends Burroughs High. The Professional Party. Guest, Jack Farrell, will be the speaker at a luncheon meeting of the Women's AiJ.xiJ.iary of the Commissioned Officers' Mess pn Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Commissioned Officers' Mess. Members of WACOM will be called for their reservations, but anyone'who is not a member and would like to join at this time can telephone either Dayle Ann Huckins, 375-7655, or Ruth Rudeen, 375-4754, to make reservations hefore the deadline of 8 a.m. next Friday, Feb. 8. The social hour will begin at 11 a.m., to be followed by a lunch consisling of chicken strata, a salad buffet, bran- muffins, and cherry delight for dessert. Price of the lunch is $3.50 per person. Farrell will then talk about his work as a ' professional party guest during which he meets ..:elebrities in their own homes. He'll present a potpourri of gossip, interior decorating concepts, food news, fashion (including who wore what to which party), and inside information on lifestyles of the famous.. Membership in Post 8ll is open to young people between 14"" and 21 years of age. Youngsters interested 'in learning more about joining this Explorer Post C811 contact Lt. ArthJIr Edmunson, institutional representative for the China Lake Police Division, phone NWC ext. 3323; or the following police officers - Bill Irby, Ex- plorer Post advisor; and Mike Gati and Bryn Schroers, assistant advisors. Stargazers to meet Nils Allen will describe the design and use of a small telescope that uses a camera lens as the primary optics at the regular meeting of the China Lake Astronomical Society on Monday evening at 7:30. A set of conunercial film slides of com- mon astronomical objects also will be ·shown. The meeting, which i:! open to the public, will be held in the Astronomical Society hut at 401 McIntire St., China Lake. February 1, 1980 Commissioned Officers' Mess Plans have been made for a gala dinner- theatre night at the Commissioned Of- ficers' Mess on Feb. 14, the evening of Valentine's Day. The Alpha.()mega Players, a professional traveling group from Texas, will be at the COM to present''The Marriage-Go-Round." Showtime at 8 p.m. will be preceded by dinner from 5:30 to 7:30. The dining room special that evening wi.ll be grand marnier Cornish game hen. Reservations are a must and can be made by calling 446-2549. Price of the dinner show is $6.75 per person. During the coming week, the regular COM dining room menu will be augmented by spaghetti dinners on Tuesday (Italian night) and by moussaka and Athenian leg of lamb on .Thursday, Feb. 7 (Greek night). Dinner hours on week days are 5 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 9, the main dining room of the COM will be closed for a private party, but regular dinner and bar service will be available in the casual bar from 6 to 10 p.m. cpa Club Music for dancing tonight at the Chief Petty Officers' Club will be provided by Walls of Fire, a Los Angeles contemporary rock group, starting at 9 p.m . Dinner specials for the evening (to be served before the dancing begins) include prime rib of beef and Icelandic cod. Tomorrow night the wbole family is in- vited to attend a family style buffet from 6 to 8:30. The food will be lined up (buffet style) for diners to serve tbemselves, with unlimited second helpings for the hungry, at .a cost of $6 per adult and $3 for children under the age of 12. All hands welcome at party tonight at Enlisted Mess It's party time for all hands tonight from 6 to 9 o'clock at the Enlisted Mess, which will be the setting for a social event sponsored by the Recreation Branch of the Special Services Division. Activities planned include disco dancing to recorded music and entertainment by go- go dancers and a comedian. Tickets will be available at the door this evening. The price of admission-$2 for military personnel and $3 for civilians-covers light reCreshments and beverages that will be available during the early part of the evening, when door prizes also will be given away. A hand booked by the EM will play for the listening and dancing pleasure of party goers from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Coming here will be the " Rumors," a musical group from the Los Angeles area. Metal Trades Council .The Indian Wells Valley Metal Trades Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 6$.B ~y Ave., at 7:30 p.rn. The Council is the representative of a unit composed of the non-supervisory, ungraded civilian employees of the Naval Weapons Center who are located at China Lake. *u .s.Government Printing Office: 1980-No 1011 From: To: PLACE STAMP HERE "we rocketeel Naval Weapons Center China Lake California February 1, 1980 VoI. XXXV, No. S INSIDE ... New Senior Chaplain on Board ... ..• . . ... 2 Fire Division Wins Award .. .. .. . . .. ..... 3 Cleanup Effort Needed ... . . . ....... .. .. 4 NEX Gasoline Sales Policy . .'... . ........ 5 Sports . . . ......... . ........... ... .. . .. 6 More Use ofGoU Course Encouraged .. ... 7 Explorer Post Honored ....... .. . . .• .. .. 8 Nav; Meritorious Civilian Service Award presented at retirement -part, for Weals Fred H. Weals, former acting head of the Ground Projects Branch in the Naval Weapons Center's Test and Evaluation Directorate, was honored last week at a retirement party during which he received the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award. The presentation of this award, which is the highest such honor that may be granted by heads of activities, was made by Capt. William B. Haff, NWC Commander, during a gathering of Weals' friends and co- workers at the Cqrnmissioned Officers' Mess. CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED - C'pl. Willi,:n B. Haff, NWC Commander, offers his congratulations as he presents the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award to Fred H. Weals (at left), The presentation took place last week during a party honoring W~als , who has retired after 26 years at China Lake. Weals was conunended for contributions marked by creativity, originality, com- mitment and competence that have "enabled him to significantly influence the design, acqUisition and utilization of much of what is_known as the ground and track testing facilities and supporting in- strwnentation at the Naval Weapons Center.'1 Weals, whose career at China Lake Like elsewhere in state, earthquakes pose I some danger to Indian Wells Valley area "In the Indian Wells Valley we're on some Richter scale; lesser quakes, more likely to frcls damage on the life or property of an I of the shakingest ground in the country," occur here may be rated as 7 on the same U:dividual. The threat to human life depends says Dr. Pierre St.-Arnand, head of the scale. . t the hour at which an earthquake Earth and Planetary Sciences Division of The San Fernando eartbquake of 1971, m par on the Research Department. for comparison, rated 6.5. Each increase of ~~s during the working day, those Dr. St.-Amand, a world-renowned one nwnber (from 6.5 to 7.5, for instance) who are employed on the Center will be seismologist, adds, that some of these means that ground motion is 10 times relatively safe. The last severe earthquakes earthquakes can certainly cause damage in stronger and the amount of energy released in Kern County resulted in no damage on- the local area. Great earthquakes are those by the earthquake may be 30 times greater. Center. Dr. St.-Arnand does suggest that which attain a rating of 8 or more on the The faults that can cause trouble in the anyone working wit!! chemicals or hazar- Storm brings rain IWVaretheSanAndreas(whichcausedthe dous materials secure these until the , major earthquake at Ft. Tejon just south of ground stops shaking. followed by unusual Bakersfield in 1857), the Garlock (which, Schools in the IWV are also relatively h . f Z h after eons of quiescence, is creeping), and safe; they have been built to meet the Fteld patc es 0 TOg ere the Eastern Sierra (which produced the Act standards legislated.after Long Beach Small lakes suddenly appearing throughout the Naval Weapons Center on Tuesday morning provided visual evidence that this is a wetter than notmai year. Patches of fog also shrouded the Indian Wells Valley, rolling to the low point - Armitage Airfield - and shutting down air traffic for a while. According to weather man John Gibson, of the Naval Oceano.. graphic Conunand Detachment, this hap- pens about oncea year. The storm that dripped in unexpectedly on Monday evening produced a rainfall of .77 inches to bring the 1980 total up to 1.86 inches. A second storm due in Tuesday night got as far as Victorville before a jet stream swooped down and sent the clouds south to Baja California. Gibson says that although the year is already much wetter than normal (average annual rainfall for the IWV is 2.79 inches), the chances of more rain in February are excellent because February displays the same weather patterns that are normal for January here. Snow buffs should not give up bope for some of ui~ white stuff falling locally this year. According to Gibson, only a small difference in temperature would have dropped snow instead of rain this week; if February's temperatures drop slightly and anticipated weather patterns develop, the potential for snow is present. Owens Valley earthquake of 1872). Local schools collapsed during the 6.3 em:thquake faults are not expected to be able to cause a in 1933. major earthquake. In human terms, howevert any earth-- quake can be considered severe if it in- According to Dr. St.-Amand, more potential for local damage now exists thari (Continued on Page3) GRAPHIC REMINDER - Although this building damage occurred during the maior earthquake in San Francisco in 1907, it is typical of the damage that occurs in nearly all severe earthquakes. Those who remained inside during the earth- quake would have been safei tbose who ran out would not. covered a period of 26 years, established engineering requirements for new range facilities while employed as the head of a major branch during the early 19505. He planned and designed alterations and ad- ditions for existing range facilities, and studied unusual design problems that arose due to unique test requirements. Over the years, Weals has planned, managed, coordinated and conducted many unusual test programs of extreme diversity and complexity. The variety of tests has included those involving guns and gun ammunition, rockets, guided missiles 'and missile componenls, fire fighting, high explosive blasts, fuze evaluations, aircraft escape systems, and aircraft survivability. One of the highlights of Weals' many . efforts involved the Explosive Safety Knowledge Improvement Operation testing program. These tests - con(lutted to determine thP safe separation distance of earth-cove