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1990-10-25

The Quarterdeck / 1990-10-25

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey Callifornia

http://hdl.handle.net/10945/52256

Play Nov. 3 golf tourney at Ft. Ord to beat Army ... call ext. 2167

the uarterdeck Volume 7 Issue 41

~-tlll'I\ Publication of the Naval PostJtraduate School October 25, 1990

La Mesa improvements will lower energy bill, save money

Several home-improvement projects for La Mesa Village will begin soon.

Housing Manager Gregy Murphy said the projects will enhance the current main­tenance program, reduce energy consump­tion and improve facilities.

A housing office will be built across the street from the village store. The 2,800-square-foot building will have office spaces, a self-help locker and a conference room.

Townhouse and Capehart units are scheduled to receive energy-efficient fluorescent light fixtures to replace incan­descent fixtures. Wherry, Capehart and 65 Townhouse units with forced-air furnaces will have furnace gas pilot lights replaced with an intermittent ignition device. Both these projects are designed to reduce the La

Mesa utility bill. Since the annual utility bill represents 40 percent of the annual housing budget, any savings in this area can be re-programmed into improvements to the units, according to Murphy.

Capehart units on Biddle, Gillespie, Mervine, Revere and Shubrick roads will be painted. Additionally, townhouses on Bergin and Ricketts will be painted. Walls will be pressure-washed before painting. Residents are reminded to trim grass, shrubs, and bushes away from exterior walls, and remove vegetation growing on walls.

Individual contractors are required to give notice to residents before work is started on a particular project. The housing office will follow-up with more helpful information to residents on each contract

The NPS golf team recently won the Central Pacific Sports Conference Championship at Naval Air Station Moffett Field. u ft to right: John Russell, Ed Healy, Sam Mohs, Gene Newton, golf pro; Team Captain Scott Bethmann; Trey Carson, Pat Snellings and Andy McCoy. Not pictured are Steve Galing, Rob Dearing, Hank Vanoos and Al Callahan. See story on page 4. Photo by NPS photo lab.

Parking lot 'K' closure tomorrow The construction contractor work­

ing on the llbrary addition and the new cr~room b uilding will fence off a portion of Parking Lot "K" for ex­clusive use by the contractor's workforce.

The Third Street Gate area will be used only by the contractor, fire de­partment, base security and other emergency vehicles.

Safety award nominations due

The Naval Postgraduate School's Occu­pational Safety and Health Office is ac­cepting nominations for the superintendent's Departmental Safety Award

The departmental safety award consists of a letter of commendation and a plaque. It is presented annually to one small (39 per­sonnel or less) and one large ( 40 personnel and more) department demonstrating the best safety program at the Naval Post­graduate School.

The award also recognizes safety con­sciousness. The award should not to be confused with recognition received for safety improvements such as suggestions, inventions or special achievements under the provisions of the Incentive Awards Program.

All departments nominated will be con­sidered for the award based on awareness of and consistent commitment to the NPS safety program. Nominations must be submitted in accordance with Naval Post­graduate School Instruction 5100.4 of May 1, 1990, by Nov. 1 to the Occupational Safety and Health Office, Code 005. Call Mike Baker or Steven Melikean at ext. 2793 or 2822 for more infonnation.

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Safety Office gives advice to 'trick-or-treating' children

Halloween is traditionally a night for children to dress up in gaudy costumes, gather treats and have fun. Unfortunately, not all children have such a good time; they fall, get hit by cars, are burned or cut, or get deadly tricks in their treats.

Before you let your children go trick-or­treating this year, make sure they are safe by observing the following guidelines: 1. Give your children flashlights to use so they can see and be seen. Caution them to look both ways before crossing streets and to avoid crossing between parked cars. 2. Use flame-resistant costumes. Tell your children to stay away from open flames in jack-o-lanterns or candles: wigs and long-flowing costumes can easily catch fire.

3. Children should wear well-fitting, easily seen costumes and safe walking shoes, not high heels. Reflective materi­als make children more visible. Trick-or­treat bags should be small and made of reflective material. Don't let children carry sharp or pointed accessories, but make such accessories out of cardboard. 4. Use makeup for face decoration In­stead of a mask, which reduces vision. 5. Don't let your children eat any treats unless you thoroughly Inspect them. Discard unwrapped or partially wrapped items. If you find something wrong with a treat, call the police and alert other parents in the neighborhood.

For the adults who celebrate this holi­day, keep an eye out for the little ones and DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE.

For the Class of 1990, the Officer Student Advisory Council Class Gift Committee donated $500 to the International Committee to support its community activities. Left to right: Ha/um Eraydin, Rear Adm. Ralph W. West Jr., NPS superintendent; and International Committee co-chairs Gelly Makris and Beverly van Joo/en (far right).

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Asbestos survey scheduled for NPS

Ecology and Environment, Inc. will con­duct a bulk asbestos survey at NPS for the Department of the Navy.

The project is designed as a comprehen­sive survey and assessment of asbestos­containing material in designated build­ings.

The information collected wil be used to develop an asbestos management plan for NPS. During a 60-day period this month and next, E&E personnel will survey about 500 buildings on campus and in La Mesa Village. E&E will inform La Mesa resi­dents of the study and when to expect a sampling team.

According to the Environmental Protec­tion Agency, exposure to small amounts of airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful.

The cooperation of all concerned during this study is appreciated. Residents can contact the base housing office at ext. 2321 for more information.

Health plan open season comes Nov. 13 - Dec. 10

The 1990 Federal Employee's Health Benefits Open Season will be Nov. 13 -Dec. IO.

Employees who would like to enroll or change health plans may do so then.

The Civilian Personnel Office said that the following health benefit plans will not be available in the FEHBP in 1991:

Postal Supervisors, GEBA, NFFE, AFGE and NAGE.

Employees enrolled in these plans, which terminate coverage on Jan. 12, 1991, can change plans during open season. New health plans will become effective Jan. 13, 1991.

e11ellfll1ge NEWS

Congratulations to Romie Gonzalvo for his winning entry in the name the package store contest. The renovated store has been

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named "The Campus Comer." A Come in and see your newly renovated •

facility and all it offers. Baby Week sale is Oct. 24 to 28. One Day 9-Hour sale is Oct. 26.

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Fire alarm change

Due to the installation of a new fire alarm system, the fire pull boxes, fire evacuation horns and smoke detectors for Herrmann Hall, Bldg. 220, will be out of service until further notice.

Beginning Monday, Oct. 29, in the event of an emergency, you must first call the fire department at ext. 2333, then notify the quarterdeck at ext. 2441. The quarterdeck will then sound an airhorn device to alert the occupants of an evacuation.

School fundraiser

The Foundation to Support the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District will host its annualfundraiser, "JumpinPumpkins," from 8 to 11 p.m Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Monterey Conference Center.

The event includes an evening of fine wines, beverages and food donated by local restaurants, hotels and wineries. The Bow

A Williams Band will provide music. Ticket W price is $20 per person.

Those wishing to attend can buy tickets at Abinante's Music Store in Monterey, at the door, or by calling Mary Schrady at 375-0204.

Photography contest

Judging for the All-Navy competition for the 23rd Interservice Photography Contest will be held at Naval Air Station Jackson­ville, Fla., on Jan. 16, 1991.

For more information, see NA VMILPERSCOMINST 1710.4of Aug. 7, 1990, at the Rec Office. Call ext. 2466.

Halloween parade La Mesa PTA's Halloween parade be­

gins at La Mesa Elementary School at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Astronaut candidates

NASA has announced the start of its two­year selection cycle for astronaut candi­dates.

Navy nominations are due to NASA July 1, 1991. A board to select Navy candidates convenes on Mar. 25, 1991, with applica­tions due to NMPC-446B not later thanJ an. 25, 1991.

Questions about the Navy astronaut candidate selection program can be di­rected to Cmdr. Fred Schobert, the aero­space engineering duty officer detailer, NMPC-446B, at autovon 224-4869{70.

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ployment vacancies: Budget Analyst, GS-5/6/7, open until filled; Clerk Typist, GS-4, open until filled; Computer Specialist, GS-5/6/7, open until filled; Computer Specialist, GS-9, closes Nov. 9; Computer Special­ist, GS-9/11, open until filled; Computer Specialist, GS-9/11/12, open until filled; Computer Specialist, GS-11/12, closes Nov. 15; Computer Programmer, GS-9/ 11/12, open until filled; Computer Sys­tems Programmer, GS-9, closes Nov. 12; Computer Systems Programmer, GS-11, open until filled; Computer Systems Programmer, GS-11/12, closes Oct. 31

A Computer Programmer Analyst, GS-7/ . 9. open until filled; Computer Program­

mer Analyst, GS-12, open until filled; Computer Programmer Analyst, GS-11, term appointment not to exceed three years,

open until filled; Education Technician, GS-04, closes Nov. 16; Education Tech­nician, GS-4/5, open until filled; Educa­tion Technician, GS-5/6, closes Nov. 2; Electronics Technician, GS-7, open until filled; Electronics Technician, GS-11, closes Nov. 2; Firefighter (Structural), GS-4 & GS-5, open until filled; Fire Pro­tection Inspector, two positions, open un­til filled; Library Technician (Typing), two positions, open until filled; Materials Engineer, GS-9/11, open until filled; Se­curity Clerk (Typing), GS-4, open until filled; Self-Study Course Coordinator, GS-5, open until filled; Supervisory Fire Protection Inspector, GS-6, open until filled; Supervisory Librarian, GS-11/12, open until filled; and Supervisory Physi­cal Scientist/Oceanographer, GS-11/12, open until filled.

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Campus Calendar October

25th-NOON-MONTEREYHYA TI RE­GENCY HOTEL LUNCHEON AWARDS CEREMONY FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (POC: RITA WIGGINS, 755-6760)

26th-9 A.M. - IN-368- 'DISABILITIES' WORKSHOP FOR SUPERVISORS & MANAGERS (POC: DEBORAH BAITY, EXT. 2025)

26th & 27th - 7:30-9 P.M. FRIDAY, 8:45A.M. -5 P.M. SATURDAY - NA VI­G A TORS SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, HOSTED BY NPS CHAPLAINS - INGERSOLL HALL (POC: LEIF DAHL, 373-3205)

27th & 28th - NPS AND LA MESA TENNIS COURTS - TENNIS ASSOC. FALL TENNIS TOURNEY. ENTRY DFADLINE, 5 P.M. 25 OCT. (POC: JACK MALOKAS, 626-1801OR384-8459)

28th - NOON TO 4 P.M. - BARNY ARD AT CARMEL VALLEY RD. & HIWA Y 1 -9TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL (POC: TEL. 624-8886)

30th & 31st - 6-9 P.M - HILLTOP PARK CENTER, DAVID A VE. & JESSIE ST. MONTEREY - HAUNTED HOUSE ($.50 PER PERSON) (FOR INFORMA­TION, 646-3975)

31st- 5 P.M. - LA MESA VILLAGE EL­EMENTARY SCHOOL- LA MESA PTA HALLOWEEN PARADE

31st • DFADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OFTEST APPLICATIONS TO OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CALL NATIONWIDE HOTI..INE AT 1-900-990-9200 OR SAN. FRAN. AT 415-744-7205)

November 3rd - 10 A.M - BARBARA MCNITI BALLROOM - NPS OSWC ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT BAZAAR - (POC: ELLIE GEISEN, 655-3146)

6-9th - NPS KING HALL - NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVES CODE DEVELOPERS' CONFERENCE (POC: JANICE OLAH, EXT. 2426)

7th - 7 P.M. - HERRMANN HALL'S LA NOVIA ROOM - NFCU HOME-BUYING SEMINAR - (POC: FAMILY SERVICE CENTER, EXT. 3060)

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-------------------NPS golfers win Central Pacific Sports Conference championship

The 11-man Naval Postgraduate School golf team won the Central Pacific Sports Confeence Championship recently with an overall season record of 11-1.

After losing the season opener to Naval Air Station Moffett Field at Moffett's home course, NPS went on to win its next IO matches. A defeat of Moffett here handed Moffett

their second loss, enabling NPS to capture its 4th straight championship.

Team captain Scott Bethmann attributed this year's success to the depth of the squad, and said that any of the top 10 players could have competed as the team's number one golfer.

NPS finished the season with a 76.0

Weekend Movies

I Regular showtime Is 7 p.m. I Fort Ord's Barker Theater (Main Exchange Complex) Friday, Oct. 26 ·My Blue Heaven (PG-13) Saturday, Oct. 27 • Darlonan (R) 7 & 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Ocl 28 • Darkman (R)

Fort Ord's Hanson Theater (6th Ave. north of Library) Friday, Oct. 26 - The Two Jakes (R) Saturday, Ocl 27 -Presumed Inno-cent (R) Sunday, Ocl 28- Presumed Innocent (R)

Presidio of Monterey (aero~ from parade field) Friday, Oct. 26 • Robocop II (R) Saturday, Ocl 27 ·Die Hard Il: Die Harder (R) Sunday, Ocl 28 ·The Witches (PG)

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Army-Navy football

by Capt. Tom Ullrich

The first annual Naval Postrgraduate School flag football game pitting Army againstNavywill be played on Friday, Dec. 7.

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For Sale

1989 JA YCO CAMPER{fRAILER. Brand new (one trip from Ill. to Ca.). NC, refrigerator, freezer (elect/gas), gas stove. Add-on screen room. Easily towed by minivan. Going overseas and must sell. $5,400 OBO. Call 372-7614.

85 V ANAGAN GL. Excellent condi­tion., A/C, PS, AM/FM stereo cass., tinted windows, great for travel or fami­lies. $5,875. Call 899-7603.

SERVICE DRESS BLUE jackets, 38R, $35 ea., have 3. Call 372-8617 after 7 p.m.

OAK MICROWAVE!fV CART. New. $70 OBO. Solid oak stereo cabinet, smoked glass doors, $160 OBO. Thomas McKnight print "Coconut Grove" framed. $30 OBO Call Lucie at 372-1334.

JENNY LIND CRIB, exc. cond. $75 OBO. 373-3251 - Debbie.

1981 HONDA ACCORD. 4-dr, 5-spd.,, 96K, ivory, AM/FM cass., NC, exc. cond., cannot drive two cars to D.C. $2,850. Cal! 375-5687. SMC 1628.

1987 FORD TEMPO, 56K, air, PS,PB, AM/FM stereo, must sell. $3,900. 372-5193.

Participation is open to all NPS students. Sign-up sheets will be posted outside all

curricular offices next week. In addition, any Army officer student

interested in taking charge of and organiz­ing the Army team is asked to call me at 649-3059. To date, no interest has been indicated by Army students .... perhaps they can't field a team?!!

1986 SUZUKI SAMURAI JX. Blue, convertible, 54K, in good condition, new convert. top (white), bikini top, hood bra, dash cover, alarm and AM/FM cass. $3,700 OBO. Call Lisa Quidileg ext. 2984.

Lost & Found ANTIQUE PEARL NECKLACE. 15" long, withantiquesilverclasp, vicinity of Navy Exchange about Oct. 3. Great sentimental value. If found, pis. call Joann Branson at 375-8603.

Wanted

SOMEONE TO WATCH my 2 1(2-year-old. Generous salary. Call Karen Baxter, 372-0885.

For Rent

THREE BEDROOM, 2 BA house. 1,840 sq. ft, 4 yrs. old Pine Canyon Estates off River Rd, so. ofH wy. 68. On 1 acre w/views of mountains and Salinas Valley $1,450per mo.; may also lease w I option to buy. Agent455-1855. Ask for Gary.

THREE BEDROOM/2.5 BA TH home in San Diego. Location, fireplace, 2-car garage w/opener, pool, jacuzzi, 15 min. toNAVSTA. $1,150mo.negotiable.No pets. Call 384-3093.

MARINA HOUSESHARE/room for rent. Non-smoking female welcome. Private bath, kitchen privileges, laundry. $275 per month plus half utilities. De­posit required. Please Call 384-6456 evenings