The White Falcon - 19.05.1978, Blaðsíða 3

White Falcon
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May 19, 1978
Nurses celebrate anniversary
Navy corps 70 years old
Last week the Navy Nurse Corps cele-
brated its seventieth anniversary, To
mark the occasion, the Navy nurses at
the Station Hospital held a cake-cut-
ting ceremony for the hospital staff
May 12 in the hospital lobby.
Commander Joanne Megonnell, the senior
nurse, read anniversary greetings from
Rear Admiral Maxine Conder, the Director
of the Navy Nurse Corps, after which the
cake was cut by Cdr Megonnell, represen-
ting the most senior nurse on staff,
Lieutenant Commander Bruce MacHaffie,
representing the senior medical officer
and Lieutenant (junior grade) Carol
Pierce representing the most junior
nurse on staff.
The Nurse Corps has grown from the
Youth Center
18-hour dance
Contestants will be testing their
endurance tomorrow night at the Youth
Center Dance Marathon. Marathoners,
the dancing will begin promptly at 6 p.m.
Sponsors may come and observe the
contestants between 6 and midnight for a
50 cent fee.
After midnight, only marathoners with
permission slips, signed by a parent and
chaperones, will be allowed to remain in
the Youth Center.
No one will be allowed to leave the
Youth Center after midnight unless es-
corted by a parent.
AFRS will be airing on-the-scene
bulletins every hour during the marathon
to keep you informed of the contestants'
progress.
The Youth Center will be closed for
the entire day on Sunday.
June l is the deadline for the Youth
Center emblem contest. Submit your en-
try now. You may be a lucky winner who
will get a free trip to Hvitarbakki.
Hvitarbakki is an opportunity to ex-
"Sacred 20" in 1908 to more than 2,550
men and women who are stationed
throughout the world, serving their
country with pride and dedication.
Taken from Rear Admiral Conder's mes-
sage, "Our heritage is one of dedica-
tion, service to patients and country
and pride in accomplishment".
Other Navy nurses serving at the
Station Hospital include Lieutenant
Commander Marvin Cords (outpatient
supervisor), Lieutenant Tom Thompson
(anesthesia nurse), Lieutenant Alice
Bova, Lieutenant Linda Moon, Lieuten-
ant Celeste Vascik, Lieutenant Bob
Russ, Lieutenant (junior grade) Carol
Pierce and Lieutenant (junior grade)
Nancy Johnson (ward nurses).
perience some of Iceland's unique coun-
tryside delights during the Centers four
camping trips.
While you are there you will have a
chance to hike to a volcano top: visit
Surtsheller, Iceland's most famous lava
caves; visit scenic waterfalls; ride an
Icelandic pony and swim in a thermo-
heated pool. In addition to the day
trips, activities are planned at the
lodge, including games and sports, a
cookout (weather permitting) and spe-
cial evening programs.
Where is Hvitarkakki Lodge? It is
located on a working Icelandic farm
which has been leased by the Navy. It
is about 100 miles northeast of the
NATO base.
The hearty camper will be able to
try out tents provided. His place in
the lodge will still be reserved for him.
Everyone is assigned to small groups
which will be responsible for cooking
several meals.
marathon planned
Tour Office plans summer
skiing & hors
By Madele
Hundreds of years ago when Scan-
dinavians first came to Iceland, they
brought their horses with them. In 800
years, no horses have been imported to
Iceland, and descendents of these sturdy
sure-footed animals are now seen through-
out the country. Only averaging 13 hands
tall, the Icelandic horse is friendly and
docile, yet hardy.
The Pony Farm is located near Mt.
Hekla.
Children ages 10 to 16 years old have
the opportunity to learn riding these
attractive horses this summer. The trips
are from Monday until Friday, leaving the
Reykjavik Bus Terminal at 9 a.m. and re-
turning Friday at 7:30 p.m. The price
includes meals, accommodations and bus
fare.
Schedule:
eback lessons
ne Grimsley
Ski lessons are being offered this
summer at the Ski Lodge, located at
Kerlingarfjoll.
The sessions are six days in length
except for two that are seven days.
The lodge is offering family sessions;
also sessions for the under 15-year group
and sessions are open to everyone, de-
pending on the seek you choose.
The base price includes meals, accom-
modations at the Ski Lodge and transpor-
tation between the lodge and skiing area.
Special rates apply for competition
sissions for group sports organizations.
Children's prices are based on accom-
panying adults.
A couple, who is accompanied by three
children, gets half of the base price
for the youngest child. Transportation
from Reykjavik to Kerlingarfjoll is
extra.
May 29—June 2
June 5— June 9
June 12—June 16
June 19—June
Aug. 14—Aug.
Aug. 21—Aug.
23
18
25
Call the Tour Office at 4200 or 4420
for more information.
The bus leaves Reykjavik Bus Terminal
at 10 p.m. and returns on the day that
the next session starts, arriving at
10 p.m. in Reykjavik.
Skis and poles as well as boots may
be rented.
Fil-Am Assoc elects officers
¥
In a "make believe" typical Philip-
pine setting, the Filipino-American
Association of Keflavik, Iceland will
install its new officers tomorrow at
the Glacier Hut.
Inducting officer will be the guest
speaker Captain J.T. Weir, Commander
Naval Forces Iceland Commanding Officer
U.S. Naval Station Keflavik.
The festive buffet dinner will be
served at 6:45 following the cocktail
hour which starts at 6 p.m.
The dinner menu will consist of
lumpia, steamboat round, lechon,
chicken adobo, sweet and sour pork,
fried rice, green salad and dessert.
Musical entertainment will be pro-
vided. For special entertainment, the
Fil-Am dance group will perform four
well-known Philippine folk dances,
including the "Rigodon", a formal
square dance.
The elected officers for 1978 are:
Tony Cercena, president (second term);
Puling Luna, first vice-president;
Danny Nigdao, 2nd vice-president;
Marina Calica, secretary; Gloria
Bautista, treasurer; Bert Quintans,
Andy Morato, Alex Ayento, masters at
arms.
The appointed officers are: Dave
Catling, public affairs officer; Roiy
Alejandro, business manager; Melinda
Vera Cruz, Mercy Alejandro, auditors;
Gilbert Antonio, Artist; Rey Franco,
Bill Coffey, Ben Cacao, advisory board.
The dress will be semi-formal.
Library to be closed
The Station Library will be closed
for inventory Monday through Thursday.
The library will reopen for regular
business May 26. The library regrets
any inconvenience.
NEX meeting
The next meeting of the Navy Exchange
-Commissary Advisory Board will be held
Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Naval Sta-
tion Conference Room, Bldg. 752.
TO COMMEMORATE the Navy Nurse Corps 70th anniversary, Commander
Joanne Megonnel, Lieutenant Commander (Dr.) Bruce MacHaffie and
Lieutenant junior grade Carol Pierce cut a cake in the Station
Hospital lobby last week, (photo by PH3 Tom Wall)
■....— ....jiniTnh, Keflavik nntr~ r
AF dining out dates changed
Air Forces Iceland Spring Dining Out
has been changed to June 8 at the Offi-
cers' Club.
Cocktails will begin at 6 p.m. with
the mess assembling at 7.
This year the guest speaker will be
General James E. Hill, Commander in Chief
of North American Air Defense Command/
Aerospace Defense Command.
Black mess dress, enlisted formal
dress or other formal attire is re-
quired for the occasion.
Cordon Bleu or filet mignon will be
the bill of fare.
For tickets, contact your section
EC or JOC representative. Ticket
sales end May 30 If you need addi-
tional information, contact Chief Mas-
ter Sergeant Leckie at 4187.
AF earns day off for safety
The second Safety Accomplishment Day
has been earned by Air Force personnel
for not having any reportable mishaps
during March and April.
Air Forces Iceland units have now
completed four consecutive months with-
out a reportable mishap. During the
same period last year only two mishaps
were sustained by Air Force organiza-
tions .
The reduction and prevention of mis-
haps has resulted in all AF organiza-
tions receiving a day off. The speci-
fic date for each organization will be
established by its commander.
graduation set
High school
A. T. Mahan High School announces
the graduation of the Senior Class of
1978 at 6 p.m. June 2 at the NATO base
Chapel. A nondenominational Bacca-
Jewish service to
A Jewish Sabbath service and dis-
cussion session will be held at 7:30
tonight in Qtrs. 918 Holly 3. Addition-
ally, a social for all Jewish per—
laureate service will be held for gradu-
ating seniors at 7 p.m. May 29 at the
Chapel.
be held tonight
sonnel will be held Wednesday at 7:30
p.m. in Qtrs. 918. For more informa-
tion, contact Rochelle Wheeler, Jewish
lay leader, at 4756.
New club cards
now available
Club cards may still be picked up.
If you have submitted an application
for a new card, come in and get it at
the Clubs Management Office, Recreation
Department (Bldg. T-170).
If you wish to obtain your spouse's
card also, you must bring in a respec-
tive ID card for identification.
New cards are not required for any
personnel leaving before August 1978.
Safe transportati
Safety is one of the prime considera-
tions in the Public Works Department
Transportation Division. Transportation
Officer Ensign R. A. Sefton points out
that children will be playing outside
for longer periods, especially when the
school sessions end in June.
PWOC plan USO
Coming again! The monthly Protestant
Women of the Chapel chili dinner is on
the agenda for Thursday. Stop in to en-
joy delicious chili, garlic bread and
homemade desserts.
Enjoy the natural beauty of Iceland
on the Krisuvik-Kleifarvatn tour tomor-
row from 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Bowling party—not much room is left
on the sign up sheet for the "Bowl with
the USO Party" tomorrow afternoon at 1.
If you have been looking for bowling
companions, call the USO for details.
Sunday, come to "Your Home Away from
Home" USO for a free barbecue. Bring
your own steak or hamburger, or buy
hamburgers and hotdogs directly from
the Red Wall Snack Bar. The barbecue
will start at 11 a.m.
Monday is game night at the USO—
come and play Bunco at 7 p.m. and take
advantage of the free munchies.
on emphasized
With National Transportation Week
ending tomorrow, Ens. Sefton reminds
base transportation users to help pre-
vent vandalism and misuse of the bus
fleet.
The division's 600 vehicles traveled
more than 1,650,000 miles last year.
chili supper
USO will be visiting some of the
breath-taking Icelandic waterfalls.
The bus will leave at 9 a.m. May 27 for
Glymer Falls and 9 a.m. May 28 for
Gullfoss. Sign up one week before the
tour.
Pinochle enthusiasts, the USO will
be having weekly Tuesday night pinochle
tournaments, and is interested in
hosting a pinochle club. If you play
this challenging game or want to learn
how, call Carol at 6113.
USO is still looking for guitar
players for the Memorial Day Hootenan-
ny. If you want to share your talent,
call USO at 6113.
Wednesday, the USO will have a
downtown Reykjavik shopping trip;
Thursday, the USO will sponsor a trip
to Gullfoss-Geysir. Sign up one week
before the trip.