The White Falcon - 30.12.1977, Blaðsíða 4

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White Falcon
TOURS &
TRAVEL
by Nancy Walker
Shopping in Spain
Many people will be kicking off the
New Year with a trip to Spain via the
Rota and Torrejon C-118 flights or via
the tour packages that are offered to
the Canary Islands and Mallorca.
Anyone who visits Spain is bound to
be intrigued by the vast number of
shopping possibilities available. Be-
cause of locally crafted pottery goods,
exquisite leather goods, skillfully
crafted jewelry, handsewn embroidery
and well-stocked antique shops, everyone
is destined, regardless of one's in-
tentions, to return home with bags
stuffed full with treasures one just
could not pass up.
Madrid and Valencia are probably
the two most important jewelry centers
in Spain. Diamonds, emeralds and
rubies in unique settings tantalize
all potential buyers.
If interested in purchasing some
famous Mollorca pearls, plan a trip to
the pearl factory where you will not
only find an excellent selection and
prices but also will get the added
benefit of seeing how these are made.
Cordoba is the place to go for
silver goods.
Gloves to tobacco pouches
Leather goods are displayed in
shop windows in most all Spanish
cities. Spanish leather, with its
subtle elegance, is used in a world
of goods from gloves to tobacco
pouches. If visiting Mallorca,
check out the leather shoes and
handbags to be found there.
Regional costumes are popular
souvenir items for many visitors to
Spain. Dresses from Andalusia are
probably the best known costumes be-
cause of their widespread use in
the Spanish dances, but the dresses
from the Canary Islands offer a
unique variety and are also beauti-
ful.
In Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Cor-
doba, Granada and Valencia many streets
are lined with shops where local crafts-
men carry on Spanish handicraft in the
tradition passed from father to son.
These craftsmen, diligently working in
their tiny shops, create goods that not
only express their own skill and origin-
ality but also tell a tale of Spanish
culture and history.
Exquisite goods produce character
Embroidered and lace goods, which
are the creation of skillful and patient
hands, amaze visitors who view these.
Each region in Spain produces differ-
ent styles of embroidery, giving goods a
certain character unique in creation.
If visiting the island of La Palma in
the Canaries, you will inevitably be
spellbound by some of these embroidered
goods. If in Granada, it will be lace
mantillas that catch your eye.
Antique lovers will want to plan a
trip to Madrid, Barcelona or Seville.
The "Rastro", which is an open air
antique market in Madrid, operates
Navy Exchange news by Darlene Johnson
The Navy Exchange will observe the
following New Year holiday hours: To-
morrow, regular hours of operation for
all Navy Exchange facilities with the
exception of the Viking Cafeteria which
will open at 9 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.;
Sunday, regular hours of operation for
all Navy Exchange facilities; and Monday,
regular hours of operation for all Navy
Exchange facilities with the exception
of the Barber Shop and the Beauty Shop,
which will both be closed.
New Beverage Store brands
NEX has three new brands of soda at
the Beverage Store: R C Cola, Diet Rite
Cola and Upper 10 Lemon-lime Soda.
Quantities are limited, so hurry to
the store and get some soon. And,
while you're there, don't forget your
favorite mixes and beverages for that
New Year's party.
Party Pert Platters
Are you confused about how to arrange
for food at a reasonable price? The
Navy Exchange Food Services Department
can help with your party needs. A
variety of Party Pert Platters are of-
fered at reasonable prices for any
special occasion. Just call 5273 or
contact the Viking Cafeteria at 2149.
Save even more
If your food budget is really tight,
why not make a trip to the Mini Mart
and arrange a Party Platter from the
variety of cold cuts and cheeses of-
fered. The products are fresh and a
little imagination will decorate these
platters at a reasonable price.
Protect checkwriting privilege
By now, most Navy Exchange customers
are aware that the NEX has increased its
administrative fee assessed on checks
returned unpaid, from $5 to $10. The
exchange feels, however, compelled to
emphasize the circumstances and rationale
behind this action.
Dishonored checks are a costly ad-
ministrative problem throughout the Navy
Resale System (as well as other military
exchanges and the commercial sector).
It is an expense of time, energy and
money. And it short-changes every
authorized NEX "shareholder".
During the past year, several hundred
thousand dollars' worth of checks is-
sued at Navy Exchanges around the world
were returned dishonored. Some of them
bounced because of "improper or un-
authorized signature," "account closed"
or "no such account." Most come back
because of "insufficient funds."
Every one of these checks created
work for one or more people on the ex-
change staff. Letters were written,
telephone calls made arid financial re-
cords adjusted.
Translated as NEX expense
Regardless of the integrity of the
checkwriter, the returned check created
a workload that translated into an ex-
change expense—whether or not the
face amount of the check was recovered.
With continued rising costs, the $5
service fee proved insufficient to un-
derwrite the expense of handling "rub-
ber" checks.
The only other alternative to in-
creasing the fee was, in effect, to
penalize the innocent "shareholders"
for the actions of the inconsiderate
minority.
NEX hopes that you'll never have to
pay the increased fee (and you won't
if it's a bank error). Do your part
in helping NEX to continue providing
the free checkwriting privilege you
enj oy.
Save more in '78
The January White Sale, effective
now, is a traditional moneysaver.
Sheets, pillowcases, towels, bed-
spreads, blankets and curtains are in-
cluded in the specially priced offer-
ings. A profusion of modern prints,
patterns and colors compliment the ar-
ray of white bed linen.
The selection is comprised only of
first quality merchandise, so dismiss
any notions (caused by the ultra-low
prices) that the items are "seconds."
The simple fact is that these super
bargains are the result of a specially
negotiated purchase by NEX, with the
savings passed along to you. So, shop
early and stock ijp.
December 30, 1977
every Sunday and holidays.
Visiting the "Rastro" is quite a
pleasurable experience, as the mood
created there is gay and light, and
is accented by bright, festive colors
and liveliness.
The "Les Encantes" in Barcelona
and the "Thursdays" at Seville are
just as impressive as the "Rastro" in
Madrid.
New arrivals
Eric Scott Lusher was born on Dec. 13
at 10:45 p.m. He is the son of
Machinist's Mate First Class
Rodney Alan and Xngibjorg Thuridur
Lusher. MM1 Lusher is stationed on the
U.S.S. Nimitz (CVN-68).
Gerald Raymond Dossey was born on Dec.
19 at 5:12 p.m. He is the son of
Communication Technician First Class
Francis T. and Betty L. Dossey. CTM1
Dossey is attached to the Naval Security
Group Activity.
Youth Center
An air hockey tournament will be held
tomorrow, starting at 2 p.m. Sign up at
the front desk.
Designed for ages 13 to 18, the first
place winner will receive a $3 coupon to
play air hockey. The consolation winner
will receive a $2 coupon. Challenge
your friends and win free air hockey.
The ballet class that meets Thursday,
Jan. 12 at 3:30 p.m. will meet Tuesday,
Jan. 10 at 3:30 p.m. There will be no
ballet classes the week on Jan. 16 to
20. Classes will resume Jan. 23.
The Youth Center has moved the coat
room from the lobby to behind the desk.
The center appreciates the patience pa-
trons have shown while waiting to check
in or out their belongings. The center
hopes this arrangement will help alle-
viate the growing lost and found box
and the congestion of articles. Thank
you for your cooperation.
Happy New Year from your Youth Cen-
ter. The center is looking forward to
planning activities in 1978. Let the
center know your program ideas.
Recreation notes
The Recreation Department needs an
instructor to teach synchronized
swimming. Interested personnel may call
4558 for more information.
Ladies exercise classes are presently
being offered at the base gymnasium.
Classes will be held at 9:30 a.m. on
Mondays and Wednesdays. For further
information regarding this program, call
4558.
CLASSIFIED ADS
Automobiles
1964 VW-—with 1967 engine, rebuilt and
painted recently, four good snow tires
and chains, good condition, $400 or
best offer, call Wes Reed at 6220, home,
or 7933, work.
1975 FIAT 126—excellent condition, good
gas mileage, summer and winter tires,
Sony Multiband radio, $1300, call 7201,
days, or 7620, nights, and ask for
Rick DeVorak,
1966 LANDROVER—four door, Safari,
4-wheel drive, luggage rack, $750 or
best offer, call Burke at 6201, days, or
7177, home,
1973 LAND CRUISER—New exhaust system
and heavy duty shocks front and rear,
recent valve job, rebuilt ca^burator,
driving lights and extras,$3,500' firm,
available Feb,, call Bob Getchell at
7851 or 7303.
1967 OLDSMOBILE—excellent condition,
8-track, new battery, $800, call 6235,
work, or 7112, home.
1962 VW—Dependable transportation,
call 6235, work or, 7112, home.
1975 JEEP CHEROKEE—16,000 miles, power
steering, power brakes, excellent con-
dition, $4,600, call Hopper at 7902 or
4253.
1972 VOLKSWAGON—Inspected, insured,
snow tires on all four wheels,
excellent transportation, call Dan Lundy
at 2290, work, or 4144, home.
1970 OPEL—Kadett station wagon, regular
and studded snow tires, new exhaust
system, brakes and front end rebuilt,
requires engine work, best offer, will
sell complete or as parts, call
Kemper at 7682 or 7789.
1972 VW—rear window defroster, 8-track
tape, four new snow tires, great trans-
portation, $1,000, call Marty at 7303
or 7288.
For Sale
MISCELLANEOUS SALE-Small stereo console,
Ampex speakers, furniture, clothes and
many other items, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday at Quarters 605E from noon until
4 p.m, or call 4448.
VW PARTS—from engine blocks down to oil
screens, some things new, must sell,
leaving soon, high bid takes all, call
7825, 8a.m, - 4p,m. or 7620 from
midnight until 7 a.m. and ask for Lopez.
TELEVISION—24 inch RCA Black and White
table model, very good condition, $50,
call Yoder at 7033, Days, or 4116,
nights,
HUMIDIFIER—12 Gallon capacity, 1 weeks
supply, call 7240.
MISCELLANEOUS SALE—Bunk bed, $30;
Dresser, $15; Bookcase,$15; plants,
*bicycles-mens 26", ladies 26" and boys
20" $15 a piece; Cub scout uniform
(large) $5; Qtrs. 1064 A, call 7851.
REFRIGERATOR—'Small full sized General
Electric in good condition, ice tray and
bucket included, $70, call 6291,
CARPET—three colors, stripped, 12x15;
gold, 10x10 and .orange 7x20, plants,
ironing board, call 7112.
Wanted
BABYSITTER WANTED—for an eight-year old
boy. Approximately three hours per day
five days a week, call Janice at 2217,
work, or 5276 after 5 p.m., home.
KITTENS WANTED—Pair of kittens (up to
one year old), contact Kate after 5 p.m.
at 4172.
WANTED—Good home for three-year old
neutered male cat with great personality.
Call 7240
USED CHRISTMAS TREES—the Boy Scouts are
collecting Christmas trees for proper
iisposal. I'f you have a tree and wish
to dispose of it, please call 7313 after
5 p.m. on weekdays and anytime on
weekends to make arrangements for pick-
up, The boy scouts will be collecting
trees until Jan. 2 and a donation of
your choice will be accepted.
Miscellaneous
MEETING—The monthly PHOEBEE meeting
will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 3, in the
home of Jean Tapp, Qtrs. #2 Birch 1A at
7:30 p.m.
THE KEFLAVIK—Fundamental Baptist Fellow-
ship invites you to a New Year's Eve
Fellowship and worship service
at 10 p.m, Saturday at the Human
Relations Building.
Commanding Officer
Capt. Jack T. Weir
Public Affairs Officer
JOC James E. Dewater
Editor
J02 Jerry Foster
Staff
J02 Ray D. Oosterman
JOSN William M. Taylor
Gerald Hansen
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