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Show Bugway entertainer goes on national tour by SP5 Dave Pinnick Dugways very own 1 Jerri also recording star, Geriy John- son, (who is known to her fans as Jerri Jones, departed from Dugway July 7th for a musical tour that will span most of the U.S. and last three months or more. The single that she was working on has been finished and released which includes Youre slipping, backed with Bring it on home to me It was published on her regular label, Antique Records, but now Jerri has an overseas label as well. IN THE first story we wrote air, or off masters and duplicated without her getting one cent for it. Now though, Jerri, along with other new and rising music stars, are being represented and published through 'Trican Records, out of Aberdeen, Scotland, where incidently, she was plans? Obviously, a lot will depend on how well shes received on her tour and how well the band works out, but if the response is anything like what she received overseas, and in her limited stateside performances, Jerris on her way to becoming a real hit in the U.S., too. Jerri Jones, Dugways ,my kind of. .folk girl, is a rising country star. e Secretary of Defense Casper W. Weinberger announced today that the President has nominated General John R. Guthrie, U.S. Army, to be placed on the' retirement list in his current grade. Guthrie is scheduled to retire oh August 31 after completion of more than 39 years of active service. He has seryed as Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Development and Readiness Command, Alexandria, Va., since May 1977. Guthrie ws bom Dec. 20, 1921 in Philliposburg, N.J. Secretary Weinberger also announced that the President has nominated lieutenant General Donald R. Keith, U.S. Army, for assignment as Commanding General, DARCOM, and for appointment to the grade of General. Keith is presently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for Research, Development arid Acquisition, United States Army, Washington, D.C. Keith was bom Jan. 31, 1927, in Ludington, Mi. . Child Care Center closure Jerri has an album and a couple of singles to her credit, but this latest tour might be the big break that shes been working several years for. 1982. After this competitive testing a production contractor will be selected. DURING THE next several years, the Army inThe new shoulder marks for NCOs are scheduled tends to make an initial purchase of about 40,000 to go cm sale at post exchanges later this month, say IIMMWVs and additional quantities for the Air officials of the Army and Air Force Exchange Serand Force Marine vice (AAFES). Corps. The vehicles versatility of . design enables it to be produced as a weapons carHie NCO marks are authorized for wear by corE-- 4 E-- 5 E-rier, utility truck and ambulance. and all soldiers porals grades through Hie HHMWV will replace the gama coat, the IN THIS latest phase of Depending on the rank, the shoulder marks will cost mule and a selected portion of the 1 between $2.65 and $3.50. utility Department of the Army acquisition truck fleet (well known as the Jeep). Hie new insignia is to be worn on the epaolets of officials have announced the awarding of contracts Hie higgler gross weight of the HMMWV, plus uniform shirt. They will be worn on to three domestic firms to produce 11 prototypes the gray-gree- n 1 the advantage of consolidated supply the shoulder loops of the black sweater as soon as each of the 54-to- n multipurpose and long-termaintenance wheeled vehicle functions, makes the decision of a sale this fall. on in exchanges (HMMWV). they go for modernization says a DA one The AM General Corporation, No date has been set for the mandatory wear of companies official. shirt. It has not yet Chrysler Defense Incorporated, and Teledyne Conthe insignia cm the gray-gree- n While stressing that the vemerable quarter ton been decided when the shoulder marks will become tinental Motors have until May 1982 to produce is fine vehicle, the official noted that the mobility a and deliver the prototypes. part of the enlisted clothing issue. and transport capacity required for certain weapon When a soldier is promoted to or within the NCO According to officials of the. U.S. Army command in Warren, Mich., the Army systems and improved communications gear man- ranks, new shoulder marks with the appropriate rank will be automatically issued, say Army officials. will test, analyze and evaluate the prototypes in date the increased capability of HMMWV. . 9. . , Hie Child Care Center will close at 11:30 July 15 so the children may be in the parade. All children planning to walk with the group in the parade should be at the Center by 11 a.m. that day. Please try to dress in white. Children wanting to ride their bicycles or tricycles must have them at the Center on Monday, July .13 so they can be .decorated. Parents should pick up their children after the parade at the Bowling Alley. For further information contact Diane Tanning at 3345. NCO marks going Automotive development contract on sale retirement announced JG-Uthrl- screens miyic for Trican, forwarding those tapes of musicians that she feels Trican can market overseas. Trican will then pro-- : mote and distribute the music under their label for Jerri and those artists that are finally chosen to be recorded. Jerris first stop on her tour will be Eagle Bend, Minnesota, where her new band and manager await her. There, after some settling in and performances locally, Jerri and her group will start their tour. Some of the places shell be performing include Oklahoma City, and Las Vegas. Although she isnt scheduled to perform in Salt Lake currently,' there is always that possibility at a later date. AFTER THE tour, what are Jerris country-wester- n about Jerri on April 3, 1981, she had explained she became a celebrity in Scotland and overseas, but that because of the royalties situation, she had not received any money for her songp sold there. Basically, her music had been pirated", recorded off the. for three months. Few soldiers know that a humvee is, but in a few years humvees may be found in almost every Army motor pool. Pronounced from the the abbreviation HMMWV, it represents a new Army tactical vehicle. The vehicle is expected to improve the readiness of the Armys light truck fleet, .which is .facing obsolescence. research-and-developme- . Dugway Days Arts & Craft display announced Anyone wishing to display their arts or crafts for Dugway Days on July 15 may bring them to the Recreation Center from 9 to 11 am. Please plan to pick them up by 5 pm. Ribbons will be placed on the various entries and there will be a childrens section as well. Door prizes will also be given. For further information contact Mike Masoian at 2709. nt. 4-t- on m high-mobili- ty cost-effecti- ve tank-automoti- ve (ARNEWS) (ARNEWS) ' Defensive Driving course offered . The National Safety Councils Defensive Driving Course will be presented in the Command Conference Room on July 13, 14 from 1:30 to 5:30 pm. This course will be taught in two four-hosessions. Participants must attend both sessions. For further information contact Safety at 5317. - ur Animal Immunization Clinic offered There will be an Animal Immunization Clinic on July 16 from 1230 to 2:30 pm. and shots will be given on a basis. Dogs and other pets must be registered and immunizations aft available at a cost of $3.00. For further information contact the Vet Office 2801. first-com- e, first-serv- ed Credit Union hours changed The Dugway Federal Credit Union will now be open from 10 and from 8 a.m; to noon on Fridays. am. to 6 pm. M-Th- ur Drivers License Exams to be held i The Utah State Drivers Examiners will be at the Post Service dub, building 5318 on Friday, July 17 for the purpose of testing and issuing licenses to prospective applicants. The examiners will work through the lunch hour and will be here from 9:30 am. until 2 pm. Single Parent Group to be formed by Joseph L. Buelna One does not write a review of a book likeThe the interior where they set up their own laws. It was not comparable to the westward movement in the United States; no matter how far our pioneers were tempt at explaining the complex history of South Africa and it is the insensitive reader who will come away just as ignorant of South Africa as he was when he first picked up the book. Covenant", by James Michener; one merely inscratches at the surface what must have been an who tense writing experience, for the author. Anyone The New..York Times Book Review summed up has read previous books by Michener knows that Hie Covenant by saying it covers fifteen thouthere is a lot of himself in his writing, and to presume sand years of South. African history." Although that at the to evaluate what was in the mind of an authorwish sounds a bit snide, thats exactly what The to time of his creation is a privilege I do not Covenant does. It begins in the remote have. times whep, wandering hunters were the first to exHie look at a take me plore this complexcountry. White men first appear With that in mind, let the early 1600s when a colony of Dutchmen in little knowledge Covenant. I personally had very established a supply station for 'ships sailing to the Spice Islands. From the very beginning, the Dutch pre-histor- ic did not look upon South Africa as anything more Bg out why . than an appendage of Holland and for centuries refused to let it expand iA its own way. Laws, codes of We troubles with, trying, eason conduct, social mores were all set in far-oAmsterhandful of whites continue to fly of dam and humm those settlers who Dutch rebelled thebssic rights against of blecta ddeny millions melees an admirable at- - this absentee rule were forced to move further into Covenant The dignity. from civilization, they still considered themselves Americans. The Dutch Boers cut themselves off from European rule and established their own way of life, which included, unfortunately, a Bible-base- d idea of how races should not mix and how everyone laii their place in society. Their mistrust of anything European extended to the English who took over the colony in the 1700s. The English added another group of people who were disliked by the Dutch and this rigidity in social cooperation extended through to the present system of apartheid. Michener is unequaled in painting a rich tapestry of characters, history, and action. It is fascinating to watch generations evolve in his books, and The Covenant will surely enhance anyones understandis a book to be ing of contemporary South Africa. It savored in time, not hastily read, and is highly recommended. . ff , V The Human Relations Division would like to start the Single Parent Group again if there is enough interest. Formerly, the group met during the lunch hour twice a month. Speakers and group discussions were featured along with field trips. If you are a single parent and are interested in getting together with other ringfe parmfn, please call 2278. Times and dates of the meetings can be scheduled to best suit the interested personnel. " KaVate classes cancelled Due to lack of interest karate classes will be cancelled for the rerhainder of the summer. Classes will begin again in September if there is enough interest. . |