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White Falcon
Consumer bulletin
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by Nadi* Sluaar
NEX sets "X-Tra Value" program
The Navy Exchange is launching a
new program that will offer continous
additional savings throughout the
year to authorized exchange customers.
In keeping with its purpose, the pro-
gram is called "X-Tra Values."
Beginning in August, the Navy Ex-
change will feature first quality
merchandise, particularly in the
clothing departments, which has been
identified as "X-Tra Value" items.
This merchandise will be economi-
cally priced to provide significant
savings.
Traditionally, the Scots have been
known as a thrifty people, so the
Navy Exchange is highlighting its
"X-Tra Value" program with signs and
posters, showing bagpipes on a
Scotchplaid background.
"When customers see the "X-Tra
Value" symbol on a sign or a price
ticket, they will know that the item
is a big money saver," Lieutenant R.
A. Brown, Navy Exchange officer, re-
ports, "and this isn't a one-shot
opportunity; we'll be offering "X-Tra
Values" everyday of the year in
men's, women's and children's cloth-
ing as well as in many other depart-
ments of the exchange."
Officers' Barber Shop
The Officers' Barber Shop has new
hours of operation:
Monday, Thursday and Friday—
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and
Wednesday—8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Back-to-school
Stocking up on "back-to-school"
supplies means notebooks, paper, pen-
oils, lunch boxes, briefcases and
padlocks for lockers and bikes. Now
is an excellent time to put school
clothes and shoes on layaway. Shop
with NEX and save.
Fashion forecasts
Coordinates and coordinated
separates will continue as the big
news in misses' sportswear. The
1977 fall look will be one of soft
tailoring with haberdashery and tra-
ditional classic appearance. There
are lots of plaids, tweeds, stripes
and checks.
Sweaters and shirts will get most
of the action. In sweaters the
layered look is important with lots
of cowls, "V" and crew-necks, making
the scene.
Hoods and blousons will add the
fashion touch. Skirts—25" to 27"
are important. However, jeans and
pants continue to hold the number
one spot with tailored woven shirts
in solids and plaids to complete
this category.
Check the Navy Exchange first
for the best deals in fashionable
clothing.
Jewelry Department
Jewelry Department's "Feature of
the Month" for July is "Betsey"
wrist and pendant watches. Bearing
quaint figures on the dials, these
watches are made by Picco, a divi-
sion of Seiko Time Corporation.
The watches have seven jewel
movements, and are manufactured in
Japan.
The plastic cases with matching
vinyl straps are available in blue,
pink and yellow.
The watches have a one-year
warranty, and are packaged in gift
boxes.
Personalized Services
A perfect gift for your hostess
is a floral arrangement or a perma-
nent potted plant. Browse through
your Personalized Services Flower
Shop for the perfect gift; and,
while you're there, treat yourself
to a plant or two.
The Consumer Bulletin is compiled by Navy Exchange employees and Commissary
Store employees. The opinions and comments expressed herein do not necessari-
ly reflect the opinions and policies of the Department of Defense or the White
Falcon Editorial Staff. Mention of specific consumer products in this column
is intended solely for the benefit of authorized patrons, and in no way im-
plies Department of Defense endorsement for these products. Correspondence or
comments relating to this column should be addressed to the Navy Exchange Of-
ficer or the Commissary Store Officer.
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TOURS
TRAVEL
by Magna GudmunsdoWr
Saturday bus tour
Next Saturday the bus tour wiix a^a:
go to Gullfoss, Geysir and Hveragerdi.
On this tour, the bus will drive through
Reykjavik to Thingvellir, then eastward
to Geysir, through the education and
summer hotel center located at Laugar-
vatn.
Geysir is the most famous of all
spouting hot springs in the world,
giving its name to all others. From
Geysir the bus goes to Gullfoss (the
Golden Waterfall), considered one of
the most beautiful waterfalls in
Europe.
The tour returns to Keflavik through
Hveragerdi and Reykjavik.
Westman Islands
Since the volcanic eruption in 1973,
the Westman Islands have been one of
the most popular tourist spots.
There are flights at least three
times a day to the islands, weather
permitting.
After you arrive, there are several
interesting things you can do—such as
a two-hour sightseeing tour, a visit to
the aquarium as well as a boat tour.
The boat tour varies, depending on
weather and sometimes you may be able
to go to a small island or enter a
cave.
If you plan to spend more than one
day on the islands, you can stay at
Hotel Vestmannaejar. The hotel can
accommodate approximately 60 people,
and, for those with a tight budget,
sleeping bag accommodations are avail-
able.
At the hotel you will find a res-
taurant, cafeteria and a bar as well
as a souvenir shop.
Camping is also possible on the
islands.
Dances are held most Saturday
nights, and there is a theater on the
islands as well as a new swimming
pool, which is open every day.
If you are planning to take the
rar-ferry to the islands, it leaves
-lakshofn every day at 1:45
p.m. ana Sundays at 7 p.m.; returning
from Westman Islands every day at
8:15 a.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.
There is a bus which goes to
Thorlakshofn from the main bus ter-
minal in Reykjavik Monday through
Friday at 12:30 p.m.
The ferry can hold approximately
50 cars.
You can also buy refreshments on
board.
Camping in Thorsmork
Camping tours by bus to Thorsmork are
available every Friday evening, leaving
from the main bus terminal in Reykjavik
at 8 p.m. You have a choice of return-
ing on Sunday or the following Friday.
Thorsmork is a large valley, sur-
rounded by glaciers. The weather is
surprisingly warm, sunny and dry. Parts
of the valley are covered with lush
grass and low trees, where a variety of
bird and plant life can be found.
Other parts consist of glacial rivers
and mountains, capped with dazzling snow
and ice.
Ancient highlands trail
Starting in July, it will be possible
to take a bus tour across the central
highlands between Reykjavik and Akurey-
ri, leaving every Monday and Thursday at^
8 a.m. from the main bus terminal in
Reykjavik, going along the Sprengisandur
trail.
You can return from Akureyri by
another bus trip, going via Kjolur or by
air.
Included in the bus trips are food
enroute and a guide.
More information is available at the
Tour Office at 4200 or 4420.
NAVFAC promotes one; presents awards
The following Naval Facility Kefla-
vik members will be advanced and will
receive Good Conduct awards today:
RMCS Jerry J. Lilly will be promoted
to indicated rate.
A fourth .Good Conduct award will be
presented to 0T1 William N. Marquis.
First awards will go to DS2 Gene A.
Byers, 0T1 Robert L. Wisdom, DP2 David
A. Duck and DS2 Linda M. Cartlidge.
New arrivals
Advancement
Mark Andrew Kinch was born July 9 at
1:09 p.m. He is the son of Sgt. Bruce
Conrad Kinch and Flor Emilia. Sgt.
Kinch is assigned to the 57th FIS INS
Shop.
Patrick Michael Smith was born July 9
at 11 a.m. He is the son of 0T2 F.
Michael Smith and Pamela Beth. 0T2
Smith is assigned to NAVFAC Operations.
CW03 Richard John Rentner was frocked
to CW04 Tuesday in the Naval Facility
Keflavik commanding officer's office.
Reenlistment
Children's story hour, new books announced
The Station Library is sponsoring a
story hour for children ages 4-10 from
July 25 to August 19.
Children who are ages 4-6 will attend
Monday or Tuesday mornings from 10:30 to
11:30 a.m. Children who are 7-10 will
attend Wednesday or Thursday mornings
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The size of each morning session has
been limited to 25.
Registration for the sessions will
be on a first-come basis.
To register your child, you may call
or visit the Station Library starting
Monday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The library staff would like to re-
mind all those who are interested in
this program that the story hour is de-
signed for those children who enjoy lis-
tening to stories; it is also designed
to encourage the child's future interest
in books and reading.
The Station Library has received many
donations this month from two organi-
zations at the Naval Station.
The Officers' Wives Club has donated
the following:
Roots: The Saga of
an American Family
Trinity
Doris Day: Her
Own Story
Your Erroneous
Zones
Falconer
I'm OK, You're OK
World Atlas
Road Atlas and
Vacation Guide, 77 Hammond
The Keflavik Kiwanis Club has donated
a selection of Icelandic books:
Alex Haley
Leon Uris
A. E. Hotchner
Wayne Dyer
John Cheever
Thomas A. Harris
Hammond
Author
Magnus Magnusson
translated
Title
Hammer of the North
Adventures, Outlaws
and Past Events
Elves, Trolls and
Elemental Beings "
Ghosts, Witchcraft
and the Other World "
Icelandic (Teach
Yourself Book) P.J.T. Glendening
On the Last Eruptions
in Vatnajokull Johannes Askelssson
Seven Icelandic
Short Stories
The Confederates
and Hen-Thorir
Eyrbyggja Saga
Hrafnkel'd Saga and
Other Stories
Hrolf Gautreksson:
Viking Romance
King Harald's Saga
Laxaela Saga
Njal's Saga
The Vini and Sagas
Surtsey
Iceland 874-1974
Travels in Iceland,
1752-1757
Thingvellir
Daughter of Fire
A Quire of Seven
Short Stories of
Today
translated
ADR1 John Earl Wolfe Jr. reenlisted
for four years July 4 on a flight.
Corractions
Shawn James Gravelle was born June
30 at 7:03 a.m. He is the son of AMSI
Nicholas J. Gravelle and Sally A.
Gravelle. Petty Officer Gravelle is
assigned to Aircraft Intermediate
Maintenance Department.
The Auto Hobby Shop is open from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday rather than
until just noon.
Sturla Fridriksson
Johannes Nordal
Eggert Olafsson
Bjorn Thorsteinson
Katharine Scherman
Halldor Laxness
modern authors
Title
The Final Days
The Hite Report
Author
Bob Woodward
Shere Hite
On the Present Posi-
tion of the Glaciers
in Iceland
Wings Over Iceland
Rivers of Iceland
J. Eythorsson
Herman Schlenker
R.N. Stewart
On behalf of library patrons, the
staff thanks the OWC and Kiwanis Club
for their donations. All books have
been processed and are on the shelves
for the enjoyment of all NATO Base per-
sonnel.
White
Falcon
Commanding Officer
Capt. Jack T. Weir
Public Affairs Officer
JOC James E. Dewater
Editor
J02 Jerry Foster
Staff
JOSN Ike Taylor
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