The White Falcon - 22.08.1969, Side 10

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THE WHITE FALCON
August 22, 1969
ON THE GO--
In and Around Iceland
by June W. Papin
I usually do On the Go-about places
.off base, but this week with all the
rain, I decided to see what was going
on right here at the base.
After talking with Jon Gudmundsson,
the manager of the ArticBowl, I thought
you would be interested in knowing
that the bowling alley is open 24 hours
a day, except for the weekend. After
September 1, the facility will be open
24 hours a day, seven days a week to
give everyone an opportunity to partici-
pate in this sport.
There are currently 14 leagues bowl-
ing during the week. But there are
lanes reserved for open bowling at all
times, except three evenings each
week during intramural play. On these
evenings there are open lanes after
the league play ends at 8:30.
The afternoons are the best time for
the ladies, leaving the early evenings
for league and intramural play, and all
night for open bowling.
At present there is very little room
for spectators to cheer on their favorite
teams and players, however, I under-
stand a face-lifting program is in the
offing. When the remodeling is fin-
ished the Artie Bowl will be carpeted,
tiled and offer a more comfortable fa-
cility for both players and spectators.
A new Tele-Score system will also be
added.
The Bowl has operated in its present
location for six and one-half years
with more than 2,000 participants taking
part each week. Four additional lanes
have been requested which would bring
the total up to 16 lanes.
Bowling is fun whether you bowl
alone or with a group. The cost is
35 cents a line or three games for $1.
The alley is open to member of the De-
fense Force, U. S. civilians who have
exchange privileges, and dependent
16 years of age or older.
Candy and coke machines are lo-
cated in the bowling alley and during
the evenings and weekends the Navy
Exchange operates a snack bar inside
the bowling alley.
Top 3 enlisteds meet
with AFI Commander
Top-three graders of Headquarters
AFI and the 57th FIS were challenged
Tuesday by the new Air Forces Ice-
land Commander to share their own
retention stories with first term airmen.
COL Robert L. Sowers, who assumed
command of AFI last month, discussed
a wide range of retention ideas with
the senior NCOs during a “Top Three"
luncheon at the 56 Club. This was
his first get together with the master,
senior master and chief master ser-
geants. Luncheon meetings are plan-
ned each month to explore ways in
which the senior sergeants can better
counsel first-term airmen in the bene-
fits of a military career.
In challenging the group to “share
their personal retention stories,” the
colonel suggested that each individual
reflect back on the exact reasons why
they chose to reenlist and to continue
reenlisting.
“I believe in the top-three program,”
COL Sowers said during closing com-
ments, and added, “I expect each of
you to do your best in helping the
young airman to understand the im-
portance of his staying in and why the
Air Force wants him to stay in.”
Picnic planned
Big plans are underway for the
annual Parish Picnic for members of
the Catholic Chapel. The date is
Saturday, August 30, from 1 to 6 p.m.;
the place — Rockville. There will be
bus transportation from the chapel to
Rockville. Listen to Bulletin Board
for the times of leaving.
All family groups are asked to bring
two covered dishes. Singles, just
bring yourselves. This means that all
you men in the barracks and the BOQ,
nurses at the hospital and new teachers.
There will be a “steamboat round”
of beef, hot dogs, hamburgers, and
beverages for adults and children. Of
course, there will be all kinds of fun(
for the young and the not so young.
For reservations sign the slips in
the church bulletin or call Mrs. Aquino
at Ext. 8650 or Mrs. Moore at Ext. 8643.