The White Falcon - 16.04.1976, Blaðsíða 2

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White Falcon
This month marks the 30th anniver-
sary of the Navy Resale System - 30
years of improving the quality of
Navy life by providing quality merch-
andise and service to Navy people and
their dependents.
In retrospect, to the time when
the system was formally established
by the Secretary of the Navy in 1946,
the years have been well spent.
Hundreds of thousands of Navy people
have found the Navy Resale System to
be attuned to their way of life,
afloat and ashore._______________
Getting ahead
The restroom facilities in the
main Exchange building 39 are broken.
The Exchange apologizes for this in-
convenience.
Toothbrush shortage
All locations are temporarily sold
out of toothbrushes. A large ship-
ment that was due to arrive in middle
March has been delayed; as soon as it
arrives, supplies will be rushed to
all selling facilities. It seems
there has been some decay in the
shipping system lately.
NEX check cashing policy
It is the NEX policy that patrons
who wish to pay for merchandise by
check may do so, by issuing a check
for the purchase price or a maximum
of $10 above purchase price. It also
is NEX policy that patrons wishing to
cash personal checks at the NEX re-
tail store cash office may do so, for
a maximum of $50 per person per day.
The Navy Exchange has only limited
funds, and therefore is unable to
provide banking facilities and cash
an unlimited number of checks for un-
specified dollar amounts.
Patrons not in uniform must show
their ID card when cashing a check.
It also is required that personal
identity information be recorded on
all personal checks, as follows:
Name, Social Security number, duty
station, and duty phone number.
This information is required thro-
ughout the Navy Resale System. "Dis-
closure of social security number and
other personal information is manda-
tory if you wish to cash a check. All
information furnished, including your
social security number, will be used
to identify, to this activity, writ-
ers of checks whose checks have pre-
viously been returned unpaid. Re-
quest for disclosure of this inform-
ation is made persuant to the author-
ity of title 5 U. S. Code, Section
301."
Midnight Sun Survey
The management of the Midnight Sun
Club recently conducted a survey of
member interest and a summation of
the results of that survey are as
follows:
Why do you think the girls do not
come to the club? What would you do
about it?
General response was because of
atmosphere and surroundings. Recom-
mendations were: More style, color
lights, and candlelight.
What do you think about the state-
side bands?
Majority of responses indicated
they enjoyed the bands and we should
continue to have them.
What would your reaction be to
closing the Midnight Sun and letting
everyone go to the Top of the Rock?
Majority approved but thought the
Rock would have to be enlarged so why
not fix up the Midnight Sun instead.
Would you like to see bingo con-
tinue at the Sun?
Majority of responses said no.
Do you think that we need a more
strict dress code in the Sun?
Majority of responses said no.
What do you think about disco on
a week night? Would you come?
Approximately 50 per cent said yes
and 50 per cent said no.
exchanges, Navy commissary
ships stores and Military
Command exchanges are the
Navy Resale System. Combined, they
employ more than 30,000 men and women
who go about the business of foster -
ing well-being and contentment th-
rough the services their facilities
provide.
A wide range of resale activities
contribute to the service-dispensing
mission of the Navy Resale System.
In addition to exchange retail stores
there are barber shops and beauty
shops, cafeterias and snack bars,
flower shops, automotive service fac-
ilities. optical and watch repair
shops, vending machines, laundry/ dry
cleaning outlets, Navy Lodges, and
much more. The efficient management
of these facilities results in the
costs of operating libraries, gymnas-
iums, hobby shops and other recreat-
ional facilities.
Beauty Shop notes
Diana is the Navy Exchange Beauty
Shop specialist with Afros. If you
didn't make an appointment, call .now
and she may be able to fit you into
her schedule.
All the products ordered especi-
ally for Black hair are not yet in,
but they are expected soon.
Don't forget the special for April
- a free hot oil treatment with your
shampoo and set when requested.
Tailor Shop notes
Alexandre, the London Tailor Shop
now has all types of garments reduced
30 percent for clearance.
Customer Inquiry
Panasonic portable B&W television,
with AC current, battery, or car bat-
tery operated. Mr. Smith.
Ordered only on special request.
Stereo shop should get in Kenwood
555A speakers.
Ordered only on special request.
Chromium Dioxide cassette tapes in
the 90 minute version. You are al-
ways out. Can you order a larger sup-
ply? The demand seems to.be for the
C 90 more than any other. Thank you.
Will be stocked as requested in
larger quantity.
You should stock more cassette-
radio combinations with built- in
mikes. I know these sell fast and
you wouldn't want to flood your mar-
ket. But keeping a supply helps.
Zane Wickham.
The combination sets are ordered.
Please order Vantage Menthols.
Deborah Chambers.
Vantage Regulars will be started
at this time. This is the first
customer request for Vantage Menthol.
Easter holiday hours
Several NX facilities will be
closed or work revised hours during
the Easter holidays. For your in-
formation the following is a schedule
of hours of operation of NX facili-
ties as effected day. by the Easter holi- Today Sat Sun Mon
Main Exchange c R c C
T-100 Cafeteria c R c C
Pers. Svcs. Ctr. c R c C
Laundry c R c C
Warehouse c R c c
Mini-Mart R R 11- ■5 R
Viking Retail R R c c
The NX Service Station will oper-
ate gas sales and sales area on regu-
lar hours. The repair bays will be
closed today and Monday. All other
NX facilities will operate on regular
schedule.
NOTE: "C" denotes facility will
be closed and "R" means that facility
will operate during regular hours.
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The Navy Exchange Bulletin is compiled by exchange employees. The opinions
and comments expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the opinions and pol-
icies of the Department of Defense or the White Falcon Editorial Staff. Men-
tion of specific consumer products in this column is intended solely for the
benefit of authorized exchange patrons, and in no way implies Department of
Defense endorsement for those products. Correspondence or comments relating
to this column should be addressed to the Navy Exchange Officer.
YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR suits your tastebuds at the ole' ice cream shoppe as the
crowd gathers at the fountain for perhaps a double-dip cone and, certainly, a
choice syrupy topping Friday at the Bicentennial Fair at A.T. Mahan High School.
(Photo by J02 Jerry Foster)
H.S. Band performs Bicentennial concert
The A. T. Mahan Symphonic Band pre-
sented a Bicentennial band concert last
Friday in the high school multi-purpose
room.
Amid a setting of Bdcentennia] decor
and posters of famous Americans, the
band performed before an audience of
about 80 people. Playing for more than
an hour, the band, led by Mr. James L.
Rush, covered a good part of American
musical history.
The wide-ranging musical repertoire
consisted of patriotic songs, folk tunes
and marches, including the Federal
by Suzy Weissinger
Thousands of years ago when the Vik-
ings first came to Iceland, they brought
their horses with them. In 800 years,
no horses have been imported to Iceland,
and now the descendants of these sturdy,
sure-footed animals are seen throughout
the country. Only averaging 13 hands
tall, the Icelandic horse is friendly
and docile, yet hardy.
Children ages eight to 16 have the
opportunity to learn riding these at-
tractive horses this summer. Pony Camp
will be held at the modern Geldingaholt
farm where horses are bred and trained.
Dates for beginners are June 12-23.
The 12 days will include studying horse-
manship, learning how to sit on a horse,
basic riding, how to saddle and groom
the horse and, in general, having fun.
After a few days in lessons in the
corral, the students will go on short
treks, riding the Icelandic landscape.
Evenings will feature organized enter-
tainment. There will be only 24 stu-
dents at this session and they will be
divided into smaller groups for lessons.
For more advanced riders who have
studied horseback riding, there are
seven day sessions. These are from June
6-12, June 29-July 5 and August 23-29.
These classes will feature jumping, the
basics of taming a horse, and horseback
riding games and sports.
At Pony Camp accommodations are in
double rooms on the ground floor of a
new house. All meals will be included.
Call the tour office at 4200 immediately
to sign up for the "Pony Farm '76." A
limited number of openings are available
now.
Travel talk
The tour office now has dates and
prices for trips to Costa Del Sol
(Southern Spain). Costa Brava (eastern
Spanish beaches near Barcelona) and
Mallorca
The trips will depart throughout the
summer. Most are for a two-week dura-
tion. Call for more information.
Drop by the tour office or Human Re-
lations and pick up a copy of "Iceland
Itinerary". This book gives information
on camping places in Iceland, what to
carry when camping and details country-
side sights.
The new Eurail applications forms
have been received by the tour office.
Note a new regulation: Military I.D.
cards are not acceptable for travel un-
der the Eurail pass plan. To be eligi-
ble, tourists must travel as a civilian
with a civilian passport.
March, the first piece of music composed
specifically for the new American na-
tion. It was first performed July 4,^^^
1788 in Philadelphia to celebrate th^^B
ratification of the Constitution by ten^^^
of the new states.
The band also played modern jazz
(The Entertainer), pop (Spanish Flea,
I Won't Last a Day Without You), and
highlights from the musical "The King
and I."
NEWS
BRIEFS
De-stud
In accordance with Icelandic law,
each vehicle equipped with studded
snow tires must replace the studded
tires with regular street tires be-
fore May 1, This refers only to
studded tires—regular snow treads
can remain on your car.
The stork
Ellisa Jane Balsley was born April
7. Her "'-ier is Margaret A. Balsley
and Re-uP ather is DK2 Kent S.
Balsl*_,. DK2 Balsley works in the
Naval Station Comptroller Department.
MS3 Mark A. Wollett reenlisted
last Friday for four years. MS3
Wollett works at the Naval Station
Food Services Office.
AGC Wayland D. Slack reenlisted
last Monday for four years. AGC Slack
is a member of the NWSED Office.
Luncheon
The monthly Christian Men's lunch-
eon will be held Tuesday from 11:30
to 12:45 at the Top of the Rock. The
guest speaker will be Dan Blaser. The
cost will be $2.25. For more infor-
mation, call Ray Davidson, 2253, or
the chapel, 4211.
COMMANDING OFFICER
Capt. John R. Farrell
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
JOCS James A. Johnston
INFORMATION CHIEF
JOC Jerry L. Babb
EDITOR
J02 Glenna Houston:
STAFF
J01 Jim Miller
J02 Jerry Foster
SA Barbara Schubert
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