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Show The Sampler, Aug. 8 1985 JqGIOGSIFSS a; U ' .'V ' eign biological threat at Fort Detrick, Md. from 1968 to don protective masks. divided his time between Stearman worked in within it wouldn't have to as head of the Class II organization in 1971 when he "I wouldn't trade jobs Dugway and Edgewood, Md. He was also chief of the sys- - Stearman Edgewood. . months of work. . several ; Stearman got involved in the project when Dr. Samuel Brooks invited him to contri- a contractor report as part of his job as project officer. This is just one of the many areas the former servicemember is involved in. by Marshall B.WiIkins Dr. Robert Stearman is an operations research analyst assigned to the Technical Analysis and Information Officer here. Stearmans job includes answering questions concerning chemical and biological defense. The questions may come from commanders in chief, any branch of the service or any unit in the Army. Two projects he's working on include: the affect of extreme cold on chemical defense, and the protection offered by buildings in event of a chemical attack. Stearman is trying to find out how much protection a building can offer to its oc . bio-organ- ic authored a required Stearman has an associate degree in chemistry from Boise State Junior college (it's now Boise State University). He has a bachelor's and master's degree in chemistry from Oregon State University where he also minored in statistics for the two degrees. He also possesses, a doctorate from Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Stearman said the doctorate is a ScD (an applied degree). To get a degree he had to apply statistics in the field of virology (study of bute to the handbook.-Brook- s was a fellow student at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Stearman,. who was also president of the professional union NAGE (National Association for Government Employees) Local R14-6- 2 for 10 contributed to years, said, handbook for the satisthe faction of getting my name In it, it's rather unusual." Stearman is still chief negotiator and member of the board of directors for the and told him, a Stearman would be training on a Ryan,' my cousin laughed and said, that's the way it goes, we cant all have what we want,' ? he recalled. Stearman said the Stearman is a biplane with two scribes a Gideon as a person school room. She helped who places Bibles in hotel . the a college bound youngster rooms, motel rooms, hospi-- . an art . establish tals, penetentiaries and any- - - The parents portfolio. setis group Ac- throughout the world. Stearman said Movarian is the oldest documented protestant denomination in continuous existence. It was .' started by followers of John Hus, a Czechoslovakian martyr who was burned at the stake. Stearman is also the presi-..- . dent and general manager of , Stearman said the par- - ent's group formed the first PTA for retarded students in the state. The PTA will raise 'small amounts of money while the parent group corporation will raise large , sister-- Bar-O-Jad- "We cover e. everything from raw jade to jade jewelry, we have at least 50 different kinds of jade," he said. Stearman met Barbara when they attended Oregon State University. Barbara was a technician in charge of diagnostic bacteriology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. They married while attend ting up a corporation to support retarded people in school. The group intends to help build a workshop, group home and activity center for the retarded in Tooele. There are 20 adults (22 years of age and over) in Melissa's school and they need a place to be trained and to live. :. His wife Barbara and his in-law are also involved in -- : Incorporated. Bar-O-Jad- e, ' . union. . nations .. was designed by my cousin. So when I found out that I was going to be trained on the Ryan, I called my cousin i dent of the parent's group at ..... where they are needed. cording to Stearman, Gideons are in more than 130 viruses). Stearman was in the Army Air Force during World War II. He said the main flight trainers at that time were the Stearman-- and the Ryan. "The Stearman ing Oregon State. Barbara, who was born in a log cabin near Daniel, Wyo., is presi- - Melissa's school. he daughter pattern. Stearman said atShe does substitute teaching has another cousin who is at Dugway Elementary tempting to get the biplane .School. into the Smithsonian InstiStearman said his wife is tute. an artist in water coloring, As if he didn't wear enshe does in her spare which ough hats, Stearman is a Gihas taught child-re- n She time. deon and a Moravian. He dewater coloring outside of tems analysis division at chapter about statistical terminology in The Handbook of Clinical Chemistry, Volume-Ill. The handbook was published this year. Stearman said the editing proce- dures wings, two cockpits and a Wright Whirlwind engine. The engine is named Whirl-- : wind because eight cylinders are arranged in a circular for- - 1971. Then he was assigned with anyone here, my job is fascinating. . . a new requirement comes in and we're off and running in a different direction," Stearman said. One might think the native of Burley, Idaho wouldn't have time to do anything else, but that's not the case at all. . . ' DR. ROBERT STEARMAN reviews S TOP ( cupants if a military installation is chemically attacked and what can be done to harden a building against a chemical attack so that people , ;-- , . amounts to help build the structures needed by the students. So, if you ever think you're involved in too many areas and couldn't possibly do one more thing or if you cant think of anything to do, The Stearman's may have at least one idea. 'It's my life CDC employee Is 'Berry' good with children at the time The children have to be Things run pretty smooth by Lisa Simunaci A gooey, paste covered hand lifts out of a bowl. The hand is at least three times lar ger than the hand of any child in the room, yet it's just as messy. , VWefre making straw- berry's," yelled one of the children at the child care center here, as he dipped a piece of newspaper in the glue and continued on his papier mache project. This is my life," laughed the 29 year old teacher as she wiped some, glue off her face. Then she quickly turned her attention to small voices shouting, "Miss Berry, Miss Berry." Brenda Berry is a part employee CDC. She has been at Dugway only five months but she has always been involved with child care. T was the oldest of five kids.-- took care of them and I became . attached." ..','' "Brenda" came here with a lot of experience,' said CDC Ginger Operation Clerk, Scow. "She was obviously well trained and very willing here," said Brenda. "If I job." thing wrong or mean make' them apologize." Brenda has good manners and teaches the children respect, noted Ginger. "She is patient, understanding and 1 to learn more about her After spending most of the day with kids, Brenda goes home to three of her own. "You really have to enjoy kids to work here," said Scow. "It takes a special kmd of person." kept busy at all times, explained Brenda. She works with children six years old and up. "Most of the time they can entertain themselves. They like to play, sorry and bingo and- they dont have a hard time here, I dont have one at home." Working at the CDC is a difficult job, explained Scow. "You have kids with different homes, backgrounds and beliefs, yet they all have to 1 -- - could build with lincoln logs all day long." learn to behave the same in' a classroom environment." "It was rough when I first Brenda creates the children's projects. She has them doing different crafts, prefor special events, paring walks and playing in taking the playground. "She's like a mother hen, she just takes the kids under her wing," Scow said. "She takes on a lot of responsibility, not just her own but other people's as well. said. got here," Brenda some"Now when they do I . extremely dedicated, she's fan-tas-tic- !" Wise travelers always conduct co m p ete main ten a nee chec ks BERRY works with children at the Child Deve PaPiCr maChC pr0jeCtS' (U-S- . Army gbVffiincf) I The wise traveler always conducts a complete maintenance servicing with heavy emphasis on safety before any long trip. A tune-u- p is a must before any vacation driving. Even if your car had a complete tune-u- p last fall, it's always best to check the timing at least twice a year. Drive belts should be checked for cracking or fray ing and should be adjusted properly. The engine oil and filter should be changed bedrivfore any long-distan- ce ing. 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