The Center News

The Center News
FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center
Vol. 50, No. 24
Published by the NAFEC Association & R.H.H. Publishing LLC
ATCA Tech Center Tuesday Technical Interchange
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Just a reminder,
it is both a state law and federal
mandate for the use of
seat belts.
FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS
(Someone needs you!!)
PUZZLE.......................................2
OBIT............................................3
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SJAWE........................................3
RAFFLE WINNERS.......................3
WRITERS OF THE FUTURE..........4
AWESOME SUMMER...................4
JUICE..........................................5
SPRAY PAINT TIPS......................5
TECH CENTER NEWS .................6
INNER CHEF................................7
TECH TUESDAY....................... 8-9
1ST TIME HOMEBUYERS.......10
FLOWERS FROM SEED..................11
GET AWAY & SAVE....................11
More on pages 8 & 9
STOCKTON PAC.................. 12
CLASSIFIED ADS ............... 13
NFFE NEWSLETTER............ 14
LEAVE DONOR.................... 15
RIDE SHARE........................ 15
WATER MAIN NOTICE......... 16
BUY A WRECKED CAR?....... 16
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
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fit them where they will go.
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A Wayward maid’s about to show respect (6)
B They train British thatchers (8)
C Pass, say, obtained in Latin and English
here? (7)
D Owner of several sides to make top of
Division One cared madly about Hearts (12)
E More than one writer has first attempts
put out (9)
F Digitally controlled part of recorder (10)
G Vine producer has no right to create
imaginary commodity (8)
H Warm greeting by monarch enjoying more
of Erica’s presence (8)
I Doctor takes on 10 cases, sadly without a
prayer (12)
J Project requires electronic fibre (4)
K State, one without a river? Yes and no (6)
L Conceals criminality of capital city ruled by
shysters, chiefly (8)
M He acquires fine porcelain (British) that
can be put in the dishwasher (10); We hear
Scotsman’s needing a bit of Irish skirt (4)
N Gent’s ready to broadcast record in New
York – this deals with his nerves? (14)
O Being given holy orders, could be
nominated Rector (10)
P Knight reveals boy’s hurting? (7)
Q Tom’s heard of African shrubs (4)
R Midshipman’s jacket (6); Just left home
immediately? (5,4)
S Thorny problem: is one to go on without
children? (7)
T And here he is giving lecture about
Dickens! (4,2,3,5)
U By general consent a European flier has
time off (3,4)
V Check pins knight in opening (4)
W Dai pines after Welsh valley (4)
X Wood-cutting axes old doctor packed in
car (10)
Y Philosophic principle from region of
Chinese river? (4)
Z Figure of speech involving God detailed
by German scholar (6)
Solution on page 13
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Tech Center Passing..
Thomas Pagano Obituary
CENTER NEWS
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SOUTH JERSEY AREA WIND ENSEMBLE
South Jersey’s Symphonic Band Keith W. Hodgson, Conductor and Musical Director
Ron Poorman, Assistant Conductor
PAGANO,
THOMAS A. of Egg Harbor
Township
passed away
on June 6,
2014 at the
age of 88.
Born and Father’s Day will be celebrated with an old-fashioned band concert as the South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble presents a free
raised
in
concert at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, at the Linwood All Wars Memorial Park, Shore Road, Linwood, NJ.
Bargaintown,
he
was
a
l i f e l o n g The 71 member concert band composed of music teachers and professional musicians will delight the audience with songs
you love and surprises for the entire audience. Joining the group during the program will be dancers, Rachel Hill and
resident.
A World War II veteran, he served in the
Rebecca Brodowski, and vocalist, Lee Mamolen.
US Navy Amphibious Forces. He received
the Philippine Liberation Medal, the Asiatic
The band, under the direction of Keith W. Hodgson and
Pacific Medal including the invasions Luzon
associate director, Ron Poorman, will definitely keep your
and Okinawa, the American Theatre Medal
feet tapping. It’s a perfect gift for Dad for Father’s Day. and the Victory Medal.
He worked as an electrician, guard and
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and even a picnic basket to
eventually as an electronic technician for
this free family event. Donations are always appreciated to
the FAA at the Pomona NAFEC facility until
help sustain the band, and the hat will be passed during
retiring from the FAA Technical Center. He
intermission if you desire to contribute.
grew up on his parents farm and helped
run the family farm most of his adult life
including operating Pagano’s Farm Market
In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the
and Pagano’s Christmas Tree Farm after
auditorium at Mainland Regional High School. Visit
giving up vegetable farming. He loved
http://www.sjawe.com or call (609) 402-5575 for more
playing and practicing the guitar.
information.
He was predeceased by his wife,
Lillian. He is survived by his six children: Joseph (Linda), Thomas (Johanna),
Name
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Megan James
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Nancy, Rita, Robert and Lisa Crouse (Ed);
Beverly Hite
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twelve grandchildren; fourteen great
Henrie=a Shelton
485-­‐5804
$5.00
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Barbara Davenport
485-­‐5147
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grandchildren and his first cousins; Frank
Brenda Mulles
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Charles Kilgore
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and Nate Galletta.
Coral Yip
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Private services will be held at the
Mary Dellemare
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$5.00
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Geraldine Harvey
485-­‐9819
$5.00
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Adams-Perfect Funeral Home, Northfield,
Walt Jehnert
485-­‐5067
$5.00
246
NJ. Burial will be in the Atlantic County
Andy Lamb
485-­‐6878
$5.00
245
Liz Turcich
485-­‐5955
$5.00
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Veterans Cemetery, Estell Manor, NJ.
“JUST FOR FUN!”
2014 NAFEC
RAFFLE
WINNERS
Substitute Teachers Needed
Little Flyers Academy Child Care Facility a NAEYC accredited center is located at the WJH
Technical Center. We are seeking a talented, bright and enthusiastic early childhood
substitute teacher which may lead to part or full time work. Our program serves infants 6
weeks to children 5 years of age. A BA or Associates/CDA in ECE preferred. CPR and First
Aid preferred but will train. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Team
player with a vision of excellence and a love of working with children, staff, and families.
Knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices. Background check is required.
Submit a Resume:
FAA William J Hughes Technical Center
Little Flyers Academy
Attn: Phyllis Reinhard
Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405
or email to: Phyllis.ctr.reinhard@faa.gov
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Joseph Richie
Mike Barbe=o
George Hunter
John Zinna
Patricia King
Mark Schoenthal
Robert Mast
Steve Reynolds
William L. CombaX
Susan Kaelin
Steven Wurst
Robert Warner
Daphane Atwood
Andy Lamb
Karen Clark
Dennis Steelman
Lori Mc Laughlin
James Newcomb
Saliann Deaver
Debbie Distefano
Tom Healy
Ed Coleman
Bessie Johnson
Anthony Stevens
Gene Fortunato
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John Rapp
Joseph Stasiowski
Merkia J. Weathers
Judith Orr
Michael Gallagher
Derek Gilbert
Carol A. Lowman
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Writers Of The Future Celebrates 30 Years
Make The Summer “Awesome” With Your Family
(NAPS)—The 30th annual awards event celebrated the winners in the L. Ron
Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests before a packed hall and
hundreds more from around the world who watched the event as it streamed
live. Keynote speaker NASA astronaut Leland D. Melvin, a previous NFL player
for the Detroit Lions, spoke about the importance of keeping one’s dreams and
not giving up and how science fiction indeed was the inspiration for so much of
what we find now in space exploration.
The event celebrated the 25 annual winners in the
L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future
Contests—with contestants now submitting from
169 countries—and culminated in the release of the
best-selling science fiction anthology series “L. Ron
Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, Volume 30,”
available where books are sold.
The Writers of the Future writing contest was
initiated by L. Ron Hubbard in 1983 to provide a
means for aspiring writers to get that much-needed
break. Due to the success of the Writing Contest, the
companion Illustrators of the Future Contest was
created in 1988. There is no entry fee and the contests
are open to anyone who has not been professionally published.
The intensive mentoring pro­cess has proven very successful. The 348 past
winners of the Writing Contest have published 838 novels and nearly 4,000 short
stories. They have produced 27 New York Times best sellers and their works have
sold over 50 million copies.
The 276 past winners of the Illustrating Contest have produced over 4,500
illustrations and 356 comic books, graced 594 books and albums with their art,
and visually contributed to 36 TV shows and 46 major movies.
The video of the awards event and online contest entry forms can be found at
www.WritersOfThe Future.com.
(NAPS)—The kids are out of school, which means parents are out of time to
plan fun family activities for this summer. As the days get longer, engage the
whole gang with easy, educational activities that encourage quality family
time and may impart some important life lessons.
Tips for Summer Fun
• Take a Road Trip and Ex­plore Local Landmarks: Buckle up for a short family
road trip to explore landmarks in your local area. Whether at a public park,
museum, or hiking path, kids and parents will relish the opportunity for
exploration and discovery. At the end of the day, everyone will feel a little bit
smarter and a little more awesome.
• Encourage Your Child To Be a Master Builder: Watching television can easily
become a passive activity, but not if parents turn it into an experience that
engages children off screen. “The LEGO® Movie,” from Warner Bros. Home
Entertainment and Village Roadshow Pictures, is a family-friendly tale about
following the instructions—and breaking away from them! Available now
on Digital HD. Own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack June 17. After the credits have
rolled, challenge kids to “master build” their own creation, using only products
from around the house. This exercise is a great way to bond with the kids while
instilling a powerful lesson about the importance of being yourself.
• Make Farm-to-Table Meals: Everyone can be a chef this summer, thanks to
an abundance of readily available fresh produce. Teach your children the
importance of sourcing local ingredients by making a family outing to the
neighborhood farmers market. Select a few healthy fruits, vegetables and
grains that are part of a wholesome diet, and assign each family member to a
salad, side or main course for a delicious farm-to-table meal.
• Host a Family Arts and Crafts Night: Break out the paint and glitter for arts
and crafts night with the family. Whether you create toothpick picture frames
or macaroni art, be sure to display the completed projects in your home for
all to admire.
“The LEGO® Movie,” starring the voices of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Liam Neeson
and more, is an original, 3-D, computer-animated story about Emmet, a
perfectly ordinary LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the key to
saving the world, and drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest
to stop an evil tyrant. Perfect for viewing in the living room on home video or
loading onto your tablet to watch while on the road this summer, “The LEGO®
Movie” is a tale the whole family will find “awesome!”
laSErS
Emmet and friends think outside the box
in “The LEGO® Movie.”
Get the Point
Lasers have many uses in the world around us. You
probably know about laser pointers (perhaps you have
Thursday,
August
26,
a cat that chases
one!)
but2010
you may not know about
lasers, like the ones in your DVD player.
Light from a laser behaves differently than light
from the sun or from a flashlight. One big difference is
that light from a laser is typically collimated, meaning
that it spreads (or diverges) very slowly compared
to the light from a flashlight. We take advantage of the
ability of lasers to stay in tight beams whenever we
use laser pointers and laser level guides.
The “anti-spreading” property of lasers arises
because laser beams are spatially coherent which
means that photons of the beam together act as
waves with constant waves over the cross-section
of the beam. Scientists often describe the way
lasers propagate through space using the theory of
Gaussian beams.
Another related property of lasers is their ability
to be focused very tightly into really small spots.
The power density in focused laser spots can be
enormous, which allows lasers to be used in surgery
to make small, precise cuts and in machining to
weld or cut dense materials.
The small focused spots also make lasers
very useful for reading and writing information from
CDs and DVDs. Data on these disks are saved as
a pattern of tiny pits. A laser beam can be scanned
across the pattern to read out the data. The reflection
from the disk will be deflected or diverged, which
reduces the reflected signal and thus delivering
the information needed to produce the right sounds
and images. The focused laser spot needs to be
about the same size as the pit, which means that
smaller laser spots allow for smaller pits and higher
data densities. Lasers with shorter wavelengths
generally can be focused to smaller spots. The
progression from CDs to DVDs—and now to Blu-Ray
disks—has been related to advances in laser
technology; CDs and DVDs use red lasers (780 nm
and 650 nm wavelength, respectively) and Blu-Ray
disks use blue-violet lasers at 405nm wavelength.
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SPRAY PAINT TIPS TO FLAWLESSLY UPDATE YOUR HOME’S FURNITURE
(BPT) - With the warmer weather, now is the ideal
time to bring new life to home decor. Whether your
outdoor items are looking worn and weathered - or
your indoor spaces need a pop of color - spray paint
is the perfect solution.
To ensure your furniture update goes flawlessly,
follow these few tips from the experts at Krylon, the
nation’s leader in spray paint.
Prep properly
Surface preparation is extremely important and
the best predictor of how long your finish will
last. The goal is to make your surface as smooth
as possible to ensure the new paint adheres well.
Remove any loose rust or paint
by lightly sanding. Next, clean
surfaces with soap and water
or degreaser, if necessary.
Rinse and let your surface dry
completely. Your surface should
now be clean, dull and dry.
To prime or not to prime
Primer prepares bare metal,
wood, canvas or other materials
to create a smooth surface for paint. It also seals the
surface to help smoothen out blemishes, increase
spray paint adhesion and improve corrosion
resistance.
While priming is a critical step, research shows
that consumers only use a primer 50 percent of the
time. For the same results with fewer steps, try a
combination spray paint with primer.
Choosing the right product
It is important to choose the product that meets
the needs for your substrate - as well as your style.
Plastic/laminates
With the popularity of ready-to-assemble
furniture made of laminates and storage
items made of plastic, these surfaces are
prime targets for painting. However, without
the right product, your project could turn
out less than desirable.
“Most consumers don’t realize that not all
plastics are the same,” says Denise Patterson,
Krylon product manager. “In fact, most spray
paints on the market will not adhere to the
most popular plastics found in furniture, toys
and storage. Krylon’s new Dual Superbond
spray paint offers a unique
formulation that promises
quality adhesion to 85 percent of
plastics, as well as hard-to-adhere
surfaces, such as melamine and
laminates.”
Metal
For metal surfaces especially those that are exposed
to outdoor elements - it is
important to choose a product that provides rust
protection.
“Many products that claim rust protection only
work when used with an additional primer,” says
Patterson. “Using a combination product, such
as Dual Superbond Paint + Primer ensures that
all surfaces will achieve superior rust protection
without a multi-step process.”
Wood
Choosing the best spray paint for wood is
dependent on the finish, use and location of your
surface. Exterior projects should always be primed
for the greatest durability. A general purpose spray
paint, such as Krylon ColorMaster, is an ideal choice
for wood. This new product offers the widest color
selection with nearly 100 colors and finishes, as
well as offering a combination paint and primer for
a one-step application.
Spraying specifics
Before you spray, shake your can for about two
minutes. Next, hold the can 6 to 8 inches away
from the surface and use several thin coats of spray
paint instead of one thick coat. Begin and finish
your spray pattern off the object using an even
side-to-side motion, releasing the tip at the end
of each pass. Try to overlap your spray pattern by
about one-third with each pass.
As you prepare to paint new life into your home
decor, these few tips and tricks will ensure your
project is painless and pretty for years to come.
For more painting tips or information on Krylon
products, visit www.krylon.com.
A Juicy Way To Enjoy A Healthier Lifestyle
(NAPSI)—There’s good news for those who have
embraced drinking fresh fruit and vegetable juices
as a way to pursue a more healthful diet: Enjoying
such juices just got easier.
That’s because a leading juice retailer that is also
recognized as a healthy lifestyle brand has revealed
that it’s expanding its squeezed-to-order, fresh
juice offerings nationally.
The fresh, made-to-order juices, available at Jamba
Juice, incorporate high-nutrient and on-trend
whole foods including kale, beets, cucumbers,
apples, oranges and chia seeds. They’re available in
a variety of flavors, including:
• Tropical Greens—
a combination of super greens, apple, pineapple
and chia
• Veggie Harvest—
a mixture of beet and carrot juices with super
greens, apple and ginger
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• Carrot Cayenne—
a blend of carrot and apple
juices with the added kick of
ginger and cayenne.
To learn more, visit www.
JambaJuice.com.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Seat Belt Message Reminder
(“Click It or Ticket”)
TECH Center Announcements
Back in May 2006, the Department of Transportation began supporting the “Click It or Ticket”
philosophy. Since that time, you
have been familiar with the random
seat belt checks that are conducted
throughout the FAA and at Department of Defense installations. You
have seen the road signs on highways urging you to “Buckle Up”
as well as other high visibility enforcement of state laws regarding
seat belt usage. At the end of most
airline flights, an announcement is
made reminding passengers to remember to use their seat belts when
driving.
This shows what can be done by
government and private industry
working together to spread the message throughout the United States.
Most FAA employees have been
setting an excellent example. Unannounced seat-belt inspections (held
twice annually at the Technical
photos: faa.gov
REMINDER
EMERGENCIES AND SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES!
This security awareness message is to remind all FAA personnel, contractors and
military personnel assigned to FAA facilities that we must exercise continued
vigilance and be on alert for all types of
suspicious activity, to include suspicious
packages. If you have any questions regarding safe mail handling procedures
or the identification of suspicious packages, or as with any emergency situation,
call the FAA Technical Center established
emergency response contact by dialing
1111, this will connect you with security.
The recognition of suspicious letters
and parcels is the first defense against
their effectiveness. It is equally important
to be prepared when a suspicious package/envelope has been identified. Some
of the typical characteristics of suspicious
packages and letters include the following:
· No return address or a
return address is not consistent
with the State where
postmarked
· Handwriting on envelope
is distorted or typewritten
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
Envelope is uneven, rigid or
appears to contain
no correspondence
Excessive postage
Addressee’s name misspelled
or title listed incorrectly
Oily stains, powdery
substances, peculiar odors,
or unusual sounds
coming from the item
Packages marked “confidential”,
“personal” or “rush”
Delivered by unexplained
or unusual means
Evidence of electrical wires
or tin foil
Excessive wrapping materials,
such as masking tape,
strapping tape, or string
If you receive a package/envelope like
this:
· Do not open the package/envelope.
Leave the package/envelope on a desk or
in an area where it can be monitored and
left undisturbed.
· Call your established emergency response contact (ie., building guards, municipal police, airport police, etc.), per established facility procedures.
Center since 1997 when there was a
69% rate of seat belt usage) revealed
a current rate of 80% seat belt usage
during the past year.
FAA policy is that all employees
must be buckled at all times in motor vehicles on government business
(whether in a government or personal vehicle). With the exception
of New Hampshire (their law covers
only those under 18), all other states
have seat belt laws that require
100% use.
It is our goal to reach 100% rate
of usage. For the safety of yourself,
family, and other motorists please
remember to “Buckle Up” before
you begin your trip. The Safety Office thanks you for your cooperation.
Gregory Forrest, Safety Engineer,
Environmental & Safety Section,
Extension 5-482
Test Your Knowledge by Mary Lou Dordan
FAA Aviation & Space Education/Outreach Program
Manager
Take a few minutes to test your NextGen and aviation
history knowledge the next time you pass through the
Atrium of the Tech Center. An Aviation & Space Education (AVSED) program has been created at our exhibit to help you expand your knowledge of the world of aviation. Over 100 questions with multiple choice answers have been programmed into the computer
display where you can compete against yourself to see how many questions you
can answer correctly. The faster you answer the questions, the more points you
accumulate. After three incorrect answers, the program reverts back to a new
set of questions, and you lose all your points.
Idling of Motor Vehicle Engines (REMINDER)
The Environmental & Safety Section (ANG-E332) would like to remind all personnel
that excessive “idling” of motor vehicle engines results in the emission of fine particles (“soot”). “Soot” poses a significant health risk when it is inhaled. Eliminating
unnecessary idling not only promotes good health, but also saves money in fuel
costs and engine wear.
In order to reduce air pollution and vehicle maintenance costs, please observe the
following recommendations - 1. Turn off motor vehicle engines while 3. Reduce idling of motor vehicle enwaiting to load or unload passengers gines to less than three minutes when
and equipment.
not in motion.
2. Maintain motor vehicles in a working condition which eliminates visible
exhaust.
The Environmental & Safety Sections
thanks you for your cooperation and
wishes everyone a Safe and Healthy
Summer.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
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TOP TIME-SAVING KITCHEN APPLIANCES TO HELP UNLEASH YOUR INNER CHEF
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Think your culinary skills could take on Chef Gordon Ramsay? You’re not alone.
There are millions of aspiring, in-home chefs who want to improve their skills.
Whether you are a self-proclaimed expert or new to the kitchen, the following
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This model features three pre-programmed
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Smart and savvy storage
Like most professional chefs, you’ll be preparing foods that are not
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homeowners are now integrating a commercial refrigerator into their kitchens
to help food maintain its freshness longer. Extra-large-capacity refrigerators
are available that can actually store up to 34 bags of groceries, eliminating
the hassle of running to the store for odds and ends during the week. Other
chef-inspired features on newer models include metal cooling to help seal in
flavor and maintain a constant temperature. LED lights and interactive displays
also make it easy to view the current settings and update your shopping list
electronically.
Hands-free innovation
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When preparing a meal for guests or family
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Technical Center Showcases New Technologies to Industry
‘Tech Center Tuesday’ a Rousing Success
The Technical Center showcased its best new
technologies to a select group of aviation industry
visitors on “Tech Center Tuesday,” May 13, marking
the kickoff of the 2014 Air Traffic Control Association
(ATCA) Technical Symposium. The Center sizzled
with activity as nearly 250 ATCA registrants
attended the vibrant event, which featured more
than 35 technical exhibits and four different tour
tracks reaching across the Center campus.
“We welcome the opportunity to show and
tell what we are doing to sustain and advance the
state-of-the-art in aviation to the ATCA community,”
said Technical Center Director Dennis Filler. “We
gain as much from our interaction with industry as
we hope industry benefits from our sharing with
them. This was a valuable Technical Center event
for everyone involved.”
The atrium exhibits featured a variety of
agency and Tech Center initiatives, including:
NextGen outreach; the FAA Centers of Excellence
(COE) program; FAA Technology Transfer; the
NextGen Integration and Evaluation Capability
(NIEC) complex; space vehicle operations;
satellite navigation and surveillance systems and
monitoring capabilities; Advanced Electronic Flight
Strip System (AEFS); Florida NextGen test bed;
capacity modeling and analysis; concept analysis;
FAA NextGen prototyping network; NextGen
weather processor; unmanned aircraft system
(UAS) integration; and many more. The New Jersey
Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing and the
South Jersey Transportation Authority representing
Atlantic City International Airport also exhibited at
the event.
ATCA visitors selected areas to visit from four
tour tracks. Track one covered airport and aircraft
safety, including the National Airport Pavement
Test Facility, Aviation Fuel and Engine Test Facility,
Full-Scale Aircraft Structural Test Evaluation
and Research Facility, and Full-Scale Fire Test
Facility. Track two covered the air traffic control
laboratories in the Center’s red brick building.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Track three covered the Research & Development
Human Factors Laboratory, DataComm & Avionics
Prototype Laboratory and the Center’s cockpit
simulation facilities. Track four covered new security
technologies that mitigate potential terrorist
threats on aircraft structures. It took place in the
Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation
Security Laboratory.
Filler praised Air Traffic Systems Test & Evaluation
Services Division Manager Paula Nouragas and
Carleen Genna for leading the extensive efforts
that made “Tech Center Tuesday” happen. He also
complimented the many Tech Center volunteers
who contributed to making the special event a
smooth-running success.
The ATCA Technical Symposium is held annually
in Atlantic City. The conference has grown in size
and stature over the years. “Tech Center Tuesday”
has become a traditional event the Tech Center
hosts to launch and set the tone for the popular
industry conference.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
George Kurtz Medical Benefit Trust Fund
Help
For First-Time
How
To Know
When It’sHomebuyers
Time To Rebuild
(NAPS)—Having a new home
(NAPS)—As
the U.S. can
housing
at an old address
be a market
better continues its rebound, many buyers
idea
thanare
many
people
realize. the new landscape and what it means.
and
lenders
trying
to understand
Youtougher
just have
to decide
howfewer
manybuyers qualify for mortgage loans. While
With
credit
standards,
and
what
kind
of
changes
may
be of several years ago, they have been
housing prices remain below the peak
best for your home and family.
steadily
rising,
according
the Illinois
A first
decision
is to
whether
to Association of Realtors.
remodel your home or to rebuild on
Tothe
help
residents,
the
state
has introduced a new home loan program,
oldIllinois
site. There
are a
few
things
to consider
thatIllinois,
can helpadministered
you decide: by the Illinois Housing Development
Welcome
Home
• First,
is the
oldprogram
house worth
29 percent
of among
housingfirst-time
stock
Authority
(IHDA).
The
aims toWith
stimulate
activity
saving or will you be investing tens in the U.S. 40 to 70 years old,
homebuyers who have been missing from the market.
or even hundreds of thousands of more and more people are realizdollars you’ll never be able to ing it may be time to rebuild.
Byrecoup?
offeringAccording
qualified borrowers
$7,500 in down-payment assistance and a
to Harvard’s
program
at buyers
water effiJoint Center 30-year,
for Housing
Studies,
below-market,
fixed-rate
loan, the This
program
freeslooks
many
who
ciency,
materials
and marketplace.
resources,
Americans
spendon$125
million to
a get
have
been trapped
the sidelines
into the
homebuying
indoor and
environmental
quality,
year on home renovation
projects.
“Homeownership
is essential
to our economy,
Welcome Home
Illinois
• How much do you have to energy and atmosphere and susrepresents
opportunity
forit’s
everyday,
hardworking
residents
own a
tainable
sites. Since
green to
homes
invest? Ifthe
it’sbest
a major
remodel,
home,
”
said
Governor
Pat
Quinn.
important to look at the housing use building materials that strive to
market. Is it strong? Are there few be toxin-free, there will be fewer
issues
withsteps
internal
houses on the market? If so, your
There are
several
thatenvironmental
applicants can
air
quality,
including
and
home may sell quickly and make
take to become more attractivemold
to a lender,
up the initial investment easily. If mildew, which can be a problem in
according to IHDA Executive Director Mary
the housing market is weak, how- older homes with ventilation issues.
Kenney.“Not only is a green-built home
ever, your home may linger onR.the
market for months, even years, healthier and more efficient,”
explains Blu
CEObuying
Bill
and ultimately sell at a loss. She recommends
thoseHomes
considering
• Next, consider the condition
of Haney,
a home
for the “it
firstusually
time: means monthly
your home. If it has good wiring and bills will be significantly smaller.”
heating and a sound foundation and On average, the annual utility
counselor.
costs fora ahomeownership
home built 50 years
ago
tight building envelope, these •fac- Consult
Try
asking
your
lender
if
you
need
help
tors strongly favor a remodel. If at 2,500 square feet is $5,176.
a counselor.
that withHomeownership
a new green
there is extensive mold, dry finding
rot, Compare
home,
whose
operation
averasbestos, pest, water or other damcounselors
can
provide
advicecosts
on buying
age
$3,383—and
that’s
before
addage, tearing down and rebuilding
a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures
and
ons like solar. On average, new
may be a better investment.
credit
issues.
• Also, how green is your resi- homes save 3,449 KWH per year
dence or home? Older homes tend to as compared to old homes.
•
Strengthen
your
creditalso
score.
• Finally,
there’s
the cost
be inefficient. They may have little
to no insulation, single-pane leak- of maintenance to consider when
it comes
to an
older home.
On
ing windows, old inefficient appli•
Save
for down
payment
and closing
average,
a
50-year-old
home—and
ances and poor ventilation. Modern
costs and build a healthy savings account.
materials allow for much more 29 percent of U.S. homes are 40 to
Lenders70want
see that
you’re
not living
yearstoold—of
2,500
square
feet
energy-efficient heating and cooling.
paycheck
to paycheck.
costs
$19,000 in maintenance per
In fact, owners of older homes
spend $750 million more than own- year, whereas newly built homes
no maintenance
and even
of newto
homes
on repairs
and require
In ers
addition
creating
homeownership
opportunities,
it’s believed
the
offer extended
warranties.
upkeep.will
If it’s
time to statewide
rebuild, you
program
stimulate
economic
activity and
will generate an
Once the decision to rebuild is
may consider building a green
estimated:
home. A new home can have mod- made, the next question is often
ern multipane windows that cut where to find a builder. For many,
• down 1,500
full-timebills
jobsthanks to the answer is Blu Homes, because
on heating
their high level of efficiency. In addi- of its quality design, fixed price,
features and quick build time.
floor from
heating
a much green
• tion, radiant
$50 million
realisestate-related
industries
more efficient and green option All the company’s homes come out
than forced-air heat, which is stan- of the factory LEED Silver certifi• dard in
More
$40 million in economic
activity
for the
state
able
and with
additions
such as
olderthan
homes.
Rebuilding allows for easy inte- solar, can be upgraded to LEED
Gold, Platinum
or Net Zero status.
of green features.
That
can statewide
• gration
Additional
$16 million
in other
spending
Learn More
lead to the house being certified as
can find buyers
more facts
green home
through
suchborrowers
national mustYou
Toaqualify
for this
program,
be first-time
or notand
have
programs as Leadership in Energy ideas at www.bluhomes.com/
owned
their
primary
residence
in
the
last
three
years.
rebuild and 1-888-228-8081.
& Environmental Design (LEED).
To learn more about this and other affordable housing programs, visit www.
welcomehomeillinois.gov.
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Having a new home at the
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It’s Time To Rebuild
George and Jeanette Kurtz
BEEF-N-BEER
The Family & Friends of George Kurtz will be hosting a Beef N’ Beer
Saturday, June 14, 2014 6 pm to 10pm
VFW POST 8098
3029 Spruce Avenue, EHT, NJ 08234
Donations are $20.00
(Includes food, beer, soda & Entertainment)
50/50 & Silent Auction
George underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor that came back as Cancerous . This cancer
(Glioblastoma Stage IV) is a very aggressive brain cancer that requires George to undergo radiation
and chemotherapy treatments. After each round of treatment, George has ended up in the hospital
with various side effects. Friends and family of George are organizing a benefit to help him in his time
of need. George has volunteered at EHTYO for years . He served on the Board and created our first
web page. He has taken thousands of pictures and spent many years helping the youth of EHT.
George is an active Civil War Re-enactor and is currently employed at the FAA in Pomona NJ.
We would like to THANK everyone in advance for their support in
helping George KICK this cancer in the BUTT!
For more information or to purchase tickets please contact:
Lynnette Adkisson (609) 350-8375, Chasity & Dominic Branca (609) 214-1768/(609) 816-5392,
Heather Hoke (609) 287-1275, Vinne Jiacopello (609) 513-4369, Elmo Wright (609) 517-4030
Or you can make a DONATION to
George Kurtz Medical Benefit Trust Fund
C/O Lynnette Adkisson
53 Kingsley Drive, EHT, NJ 08234
Tax ID# 46-5129566
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
CENTER NEWS
Sow Easy: Growing Food And Flowers From Seeds At Home
(NAPS)—Many vegetables and flowers, especially annuals, can be sown as seeds
directly into the garden. Not only can “growing your own” save gardeners money on
tasty produce and colorful flowers, it can be a great way to
introduce children to gardening.
Burpee horticulturalist, Chelsey Fields, says the best seeds
to sow directly are large ones such as beans, cucumbers and
zucchini, which are tough enough to survive in outdoor
conditions.
Most root crops such as tur­nips, beets and radishes, leaf
lettuce and other leafy greens such as spinach, Swiss chard
and arugula are easy to grow outdoors from seed. Numerous
annual flowers can also be direct sown—from sunflowers,
sweet peas, marigolds, impatiens and foxgloves to cleome,
cosmos and forget-me-nots.
“Seed” Meals
Adventurous gardeners can toss their salad even before it is planted. “To grow a carpet
of ‘ready-to-snip’ salad greens, just mix three to five types of seeds, toss into prepared
soil and use scissors to harvest the freshest, tastiest leaves you need for each meal,” says
Fields. King Crimson, Fan Dance, Green Frills lettuces, Wildfire Arugula and Baby Leaf
Spinach are excellent and will grow back at least a second time for a repeat harvest.
Radishes take just three to four weeks from seed to maturity to eating size.
Fields advises that direct-sown plants will require water; full sun (six to eight hours
a day); rich, well-drained soil mixed with organic matter such as compost; appropriate
amounts of nutrients from compost; and, possibly, fertilizer.
Direct-Sowing Tips
To plant, follow the directions on the seed packet. Direct-sown vegetables will take a
week or two to sprout (“germinate”), depending on the weather. “Sow seeds in straight
rows to make it easier to identify anything that sprouts outside the row as a weed,”
advises Fields. “Many seeds can be sown throughout the summer for harvesting into
the fall: ‘days to maturity’ on the seed packet will help determine the likely harvest date.
Sunflowers are among the easiest and most spectacular of tall flowers and their edible
seeds make a tasty snack.”
Learn More
Gardeners know that W. Atlee Burpee & Co. has supplied American home gardeners
with the highest-quality seeds since 1876. To order non-GMO seeds and plants and for
information, gardening ideas and “how-to” videos, visit www.burpee.com or call (800)
888-1447.
Many seeds can be sown directly into the garden.
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(NAPS)—It’s not always where you’re going but who’s by your side that
can create some of your best vacation memories. According to a recent
PhoCusWright study, 70 percent of travelers said vacations are more about
spending time with the people they care about rather than the destination.
That said, the place you stay at can make a difference in the quality of time
you get to spend with friends and family. You can reconnect in spacious
and comfortable accommodations with a vacation rental. Unlike hotels,
these come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from beach homes to villas to
houseboats. They can fit large groups opting to stay together and share
vacation costs, and small parties looking for a more intimate vacation.
Vacation Rental Benefits
•
Room for everyone to en­joy. Travelers can spread out, relax and
cherish time together in roomy common living areas as well as retreat to
private bedrooms, many of which have individual televisions. Plus, in a
vacation rental, you’ll likely have more than one bathroom.
•
Homelike amenities. Familiar conveniences such as in-unit washers
and dryers can make packing for vacation easier, lighter and less time
consuming. Simpler packing can translate to less stress throughout the
vacation and the possibility of saving money on airline baggage charges.
•
Fully equipped kitchens. These can also cut costs since you can
prepare and enjoy a home-made meal together in the rental instead of
dining out. Eating in can also be the healthier option, according to recent
studies.
•
More value for your money. With an average size of 1,850 square
feet, vacation rentals are more than five times as large as the average hotel
room, so you get more space for the money. What’s more, the average rental
costs less: $68.51 per bedroom compared to the average hotel room price
of $106.08.
Find Deals On Vacation Rentals
Right now, vacationers can take
advantage of deals of up to 35
percent off a stay with Wyndham
Vacation
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Opting
for
professionally
managed
companies such as Wyndham
Vacation Rent­als, which is backed
by a Vacation Rental Bill of Rights
that ensures quality standards
and service, can offer peace of
mind throughout the vacation experience.
Learn More
For more information about the benefits of a vacation rental or to book your
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Spending your vacation time in a rented house can be a great way to
reconnect with family or friends.
deductible. Thank you.
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June11,
13,
2012
Wednesday, June
2014
The Students of Little Flyers Academy
Enjoy the Fresh Air
Children’s Summer Playhouse:
CINDERELLA
As the
weather
approaches
the students of Little Flyers Acadpresented
bywarm
Stockton
Performing
Arts Center
enjoy the
fresh airTickets:
and sunshine.
Our gardens are growing and
Wedemy
07/16/14
10:30am
$10
Book the
& Lyrics
by are
Johnpopping
Anker Bow,
by Mary
pansies
withMusic
the help
of theBichner,
studentsPerformed
and staff.with
Wapermission by New Window Theatricals. A sweet adaptation of the beloved
tering and caring for our flowers and vegetables are a terrific way for
fairy tale classic, this musical version of Cinderella is a delight for families and
theofchildren
a science
lesson
There
is always
children
all ages. to
Allexperience
of the characters
we know
andfirst
lovehand.
from this
spectacular
tale come
twist.
time together
to enjoywith
somea new
fun on
the playground with their friends.
Children’s Summer Playhouse:
HOW I BECAME A PIRATE
presented by Stockton Performing Arts Center
Stockton Performing Arts Center, Galloway, NJ US
Wed 07/23/14 Tickets: $10
Book, Music and Lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, based upon
the book ‘How I Became a Pirate’ written by Melinda Long and illustrations by
David Shannon. Performed by arrangement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
and The Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency and Theatrical Rights Worldwide. How
I Became a Pirate tells the story of Jeremy Jacob, who is digging in the sand at
North Beach when he is greeted by Captain Braid Beard and his mates, and is
recruited to help find the perfect digging spot for their treasure. Boarding the
ship, the Captain introduces the boy to his pirate crew who share with him
the ins and outs of a pirate’s life at sea. The pirate world proves to have many
surprises for Jeremy Jacob but he realizes that it’s always good to go home
and that the simple things in life, like a kiss and a warm tucking in at night, are
among those that are most important. A story of adventure and finding one’s
own heart - a path that can’t be found on any treasure map!
Stockton Rocks the Mainland:
DICKEY BETTS & GREAT SOUTHERN
presented by Stockton Performing Arts Center
Performing Arts Center at Atlantic
County Institute of Technology
Mays Landing, NJ US
Mon 08/04/14
Tickets: $35
Music legend Dickey Betts & Great Southern will rock the house with their
blistering blues rock. Dickey Betts & Great Southern does smoking Southern
rock like no other band. Dickey Betts is a founding member of the Allman
Brothers Band. Along with being one of the most influential guitar players of
all time, Betts is credited as both writing and singing the group’s biggest hit,
‘Ramblin’ Man.’ Having helped define the genre, Dickey Betts & Great Southern
continue to tour and break new ground in the grand tradition of great Southern
Rock. He also wrote ‘In Memory of Elizabeth Reed,’ ‘Revival’ and ‘Jessica.’
Children’s Summer Playhouse:
STUART LITTLE
presented by Stockton Performing Arts Center
Wed 08/6/14 10:30am Tickets: $10
Adapted by Joseph Robinette, Music by Ronna Frank. Lyrics by Joseph
Robinette and Ronna Frank. Based on the book by E.B. White. Performed with
permission by Dramatic Publishing International. This musical version of E.B.
White’s classic tale about a little mouse born into a normal New York family
further enhances the charming story of a determined ‘underdog’ trying to
survive in a ‘real people’s world.’ From ballads to exciting chorus numbers, the
score by England’s Ronna Frank features such delightful songs as ‘Paddle Your
Own Canoe,’‘Feed Him Up,’‘Size,’‘Stuart Little,’‘I’m Headed in the Right Direction’
and ‘Nighttime in New York.’
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MISC Cont.
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2006 SRT 8 DODGE CHARGER, Red
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$16.5K. Call 856-428-6596. (19)
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BABYSITTER
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ROOM FOR RENT In Egg Harbor
Twp. in a quiet neighborhood. Ideal for
commuter on a short or long term lease.
Only 5 minutes from WJH Tech Center.
It is a commuter’s dream with every
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Exp, GSP & Rt30. Close to local shopping
and nearby restaurants. Parking space
available and kitchen privileges, nonsmoker and no pets. Please call 609-2409363. (19)
ROOMS FOR RENT. In large home in
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Non-smoker. $400.00. Call 748-1974
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CONDO FOR RENT: IN OCEAN CITY NJ
not far from Tech Center. This is a second
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HOUSE FOR RENT IN EGG HARBOR
TOWNSHIP, Close to the FAA Tech
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VELODYNE VRP-10 SUB-WOOFER
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SONY REAR (2) & CENTER (1) channel
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ALTEC LANSING HARD WIRED two
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1 Male and 1 Female Ready for loving
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electronics, and more. For more information contact Bernice at x5976 or
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BARELY USED BURGUNDY COUCH/
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and do not have the room to keep it.
Asking $249.00 or best reasonable offer. For more information call Sam @
x55758, or at 609-383-9289. (23)
OFFLINE - MOTOROKR™ S305 STEREO HEADPHONES Features Bluetooth® technology to deliver style, performance and remarkable sound. Enjoy
your music with superb audio quality
and without wires. Then, take or make a
call with total clarity. Lightweight design
but a comfortable, snug fit. Brand new
in box, asking $35 Call or text 609-7745747 (cell) 5-8972 (23)
MAKE ME AN OFFER OAK DINING
ROOM with 2 leaves 4 chairs with Hutch
with Light and Serving Table. Also bedroom furniture and sofa Bed. etc. Have
Photos (609) 377-5627 (23)
DBX ONE-PERSON RIVER TUBE - LIKE
NEW. HAVE TWO OF THEM. $15 for
one or two for $25. Call 609-886-2734.
PAT MCKERNAN (23)
HEADBOARD FOR QUEEN BED. Solid
wood, walnut stain, upholstered face.
~5 ft tall. Metal frame included. Can
also include low-profile box foundation. $150. Call or text 609 280-8179.
Or x5655. (19)
Secretary document holder $15. Homedics foot massager (battery oper.)
$5.00. Call Marlene x5-5250.(19)
TWIN SZ. Canopy Bed, dresser, nite
std., desk with sep. shelf unit (sits on
top). $200.(19)
Old fashioned organ $100.00. Wood
dresser $30. Call Marlene x5250. (19)
REFRIGERATOR ICE MAKER -- New
never been used. Can be used in Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Maytag, Ice
maker Kit # W10190952. $40.00 Call
Lou at EXT. 5239 or 609-646-5258. (16)
WANTED
WANTED: CAR LATE MODEL TOYOTA
COROLLA preferred but would consider others. Must be in good mechanical
condition with under 100K miles. Body
needing a little work OK. Call Bill 609677-8523(15)
WANTED: HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE non-running project bike
must have title, would also consider
parts and basketcases to build a bike.
Call Bill 609-677-8523 (15)
OCCASIONAL CARE In my Ocean City
home for elderly Mom when she is visiting from out of state - make sure she has
her meals, dispense medication at the
correct time. She is mobile and functional, but fragile and has to be pointed
in the right direction sometimes. One
or two days a week, can be scheduled
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
NFFE Local 1340
Newsletter
C o m in g Ev e n ts :
•
Who is
in Your Corner?
June 12, 2014
The NFFE-IAMAW
Local Lodge 1340
Recently members of NFFE 1340 met with our local
Congressmen and Senators to discuss issues like stagnant
pay while enduring increased benefit costs. Along with other
Unions and Locals two Executive Board members attended
Lobby Week, (May 12-15), in Washington D.C. Together
this collective action was aimed at improving and
maintaining the livelihoods of the entire workforce.
Efforts like this are not possible without the contributions of
dues paying members. If you are not a member please call
one of the Union representatives listed below and fill out a
form SF1187, Request for Payroll Deductions for Labor
Organization Dues:
James L Crawford (President)
x6528/8626
Kendra Moran (Vice President)
x4508
Andrea Parker (Recording Secretary)
x4716
Karen Buondonno (Treasurer)
x4036
Joe Cannizzaro (Conductor Sentinel)
x6255
Jim Mauroff (Trustee / Communicator)
x9113
Ken Crawford (Trustee)
x4851
Coleen Horan (Trustee)
x4493
Ricardo Astillero (Shop Steward)
x5822
Protect Your Future by Becoming a NFFE 1340
Member Today!
General Meeting is
Held on the Second
Tuesday of the
Month
•
The Next General
Meeting is
Scheduled for June
10th
NFFE is a national
union representing
110,000 federal
workers at nearly 40
departments and
agencies governmentwide. Our mission is
to defend the rights of
federal employees in
the workplace, in the
media, and in
Washington, D.C.
If you or a friend is
interested in joining
NFFE, call the
number listed below.
NFFE Local 1340
ACY IAP
Atlantic City, NJ
Phone: (609) 485-6528
9-ACT-NFFE1340@faa.gov
www.NFFE.org
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NAFEC ASSOCIATION, Inc.
Social organization open to all employees at the Tech Center
The Association is a nonprofit organization incorporated and existing under the laws of the State of New Jersey. The objective and purpose of
the Association is to foster and enhance the social, recreational, and educational opportunities and to provide for moral comfort and welfare
of personnel at the FAA WJH Technical Center, their families, and their guests general membership in this Association is limited to military
and civilian Federal Employees and Contractor personnel, whose post of duty is the FAA WJH Technical Center, Atlantic City International
Airport, NJ 08405.
OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT: JANINE BROWN VICE PRESIDENT: TINA FABRIZIO
SECRETARY: JANET KINSELL TREASURER: PHIL ASKINS
Check us out on Facebook. Would you like to get involved? We can always use volunteers. Meetings are the 1st Thursday of each
month at noon in the back of the cafeteria dining room.
NAFEC Association Website
For information on NAFEC Association activities, discounts, and the Center News go to http://nafec-association.org/
What’s the
Number For…
There are many commonly
called numbers that Tech
Center employees may need
to call throughout the day to
get their work done. Here
is a list of some frequently
called numbers, in an effort
to make the job easier and
boost productivity.
Air Shuttle 5-9812
Conference Room Scheduler
5-5555
Credit Union 646-3339
Mailroom 5-7878
Security Operations Center
5-5303
Bus Shuttle 5-4888 Conference Bridge 5-6482
Customer Support Store
5-5232
Motor Fleet 5-7812
Trouble Desk 5-4122
Journal Club
Announcement
Meeting 1st & 3rd
Thursdays of the Month at
11:30 am in the
Director’s Conference
Room
Endorsed by the Center Director Dennis
L. Filler, the Tech Center Journal Club is a
means to stay current in the engineering
and technical fields while strengthening
the skills for writing papers suitable for
publication in conferences and peerreviewed journals. This Center-wide
initiative seeks to further develop the
technical and research professions
within the William J Hughes Technical
Center and the interests of individuals
engaged in those professions. However,
there is no cost of membership other
than your time and attention, and there
are no obligations to participate. The
Tech Center Journal Club meets the
first and third Thursdays of every month
at 11:30 am for an hour. Feel free to
attend just to see what we are doing.
The meetings usually take place in the
Director’s Conference Room, building
300, 4th floor.
To keep the William J Hughes Technical
Center community informed of meetings
and activities related to The Tech
Center Journal Club, you can request
to be added to the electronic mailing
list by contacting Clif Baldwin, Senior
Technical Advisor, at Clifton.Baldwin@
faa.gov.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Leave Donor Program
Employees interested in donating leave may submit their
donations through the Online VLTP Intranet site located at:
https://ahrweb1.faa.gov/ovltp/
In order to donate, you must click on the “Online Leave Donor Application” NOTE: Donors must use an FAA computer
with Intranet access to donate leave through this process! The
donation process is not available through the Internet.
THIS IS THE FASTEST AND PREFERRED METHOD
OF SUBMITTING DONATIONS. Manual submissions must
be submitted on FAA Form 3600-25, “FAA Voluntary Leave
Transfer Program Donor’s Annual Leave and/or Sick Leave
Application (Within FAA).”
This form may be downloaded at the above website address
and found under section entitled, “Forms.” You can also contact
Human Resources to obtain forms.
Forms should be forwarded to Tara Price, VLTP Coordinator, Technical Center, Atlantic City Int’l Airport, NJ 08405, or
faxed to Tara Price at 609-485-8995.
She can be reached at 609-485-4669. Your participation in the VLTP program is greatly appreciated.
If you wish to donate leave, you can go on-line to
https://ahrweb1.faa.gov/ovltp or contact Tara Price
609-485-4669. This site also contains a complete
listing of participants in the VLTP.
hausted all of her own leave and is able to receive
donation of annual and/or sick leave. Thank you
for your consideration and all donation are greatly
appreciated.
Vicki Ahlstrom, ANG-E25, has been approved as
a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer
Program (VLTP). She has exhausted all of her own
leave due to treatment for breast cancer and is able
to receive donations of annual and/or sick leave.
Thank you for your consideration and all donations
are greatly appreciated.
Louise Ross, AJW-1720, has been approved as a
leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer
Program (VLTP). She has exhausted all of his own
leave and is able to receive donations of annual
and/or sick leave. Thank you for your consideration and all donations are greatly appreciated.
Ella Newby, ANG-E1, has been approved as a leave
recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
(VLTP). As a result of Cervical Spine Surgery, she
has exhausted all of her own leave and is able to receive donations of annual and/or sick leave. Thank
you for your consideration and all donations are
greatly appreciated.
Kathleen Campbell, AJM-247, has been approved
as a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer
Program (VLTP). As a result of chronic illness, she
has exhausted all of her own leave and is able to receive donations of annual and/or sick leave. Thank
you for your consideration and all donations are
greatly appreciated.
George Kurtz, ANG-E152 has been approved as
a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer
Program (VLTP). He has exhausted all of his own
leave due to treatment for a very aggressive brain
cancer and is able to receive donations of annual
and/or sick leave. Thank you for your consideration
and all donations are greatly appreciated.
Barbara Martin, ANG-E16, has been approved as
a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer
Program (VLTP). She has exhausted all of his own
leave and is able to receive donations of annual
and/or sick leave. Thank you for your consideration and all donations are greatly appreciated.
Shirley Moore, ANG-B51 has been approved as
a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer
Program (VLTP) because of torn ligaments in her
wrist that required surgery. At this time, she has ex-
Maureen Smith, AJM-242, has been approved as a
leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP). As a result of Lumbar Spinal Fusion,
she has exhausted all of her own leave and is able
to receive donations of annual and/or sick leave.
Thank you for your consideration and all donations
are greatly appreciated.
NOTE: Donors must use a FAA Computer with Intranet access to donate leave through this process.
The donation process is not available through the
Internet. Any questions should be forwarded to
Tara Price 609-485-4669. Your participation in the
VLTP program is greatly appreciated. The leave donor program is authorized to accept donations of annual leave, use or lose leave, or sick leave.
THANK YOU
Introduction to Aviation and Aeronautics The FAA is offering a course called “Introduction to Aviation and Aeronautics,” at the Tech Center that is available to all Federal and Contractor employees. This introductory course covers subjects including, aerodynamics, navigation, aircraft performance, aviation safety, physiology, Federal Aviation Regulations, airports and various airspaces, and aviation weather. The 20-­‐hour course is conducted on Fridays from 11:00 to 1:00 for ten weeks in the Smart Room in The Cockpit Simulation Building 201. Any employee interested in building their knowledge of aviation systems and piloting is encouraged to attend. Even though there is a wide range of aviation experience among people who attend the course, the curriculum begins with the most basic aviation and aeronautic principles. Employees who wish to register, or require more information should contact Caroline Chin (caroline.ctr.chin@faa.gov) 609-­‐485-­‐5419. A course syllabus will be forwarded upon request. June 20th, 2014 is the tentative start date for the next class. CENTER NEWS
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Car & Van Pool
NAME / SHIFT
EXT.
Chuck Agava
5-5357
Want 1rider/driver
PICK-UP POINT
Philadelphia or Cherry Hill
8:00-4:30
Aarti Baldora
5-7842
Any day shift
Want ride
Absecon train station
Voorhees, NJ
Michael Bellopede
5-4435
Want ride
8:00 – 5:00
Club 3 – E. Collins Ave.
Galloway, NJ
Atlantic Co.
John D. Cialo
5414
Any Day Shift
NE Philadelphia Area to Halfway
to Halfway
Eduardo Colon-Madera
5-6002
Want ride
Deptford Mall, West Deptford
8 - 5:30 pm
Cynthia Edmondson
5-5151
Want ride
Any day shift
Absecon Train Station
or pickup in Magnolia
County residence: Camden
Lou Ezzie
5-7368
8:00-4:30
Philadelphia
or Deptfprd Mall
Bette Farber
55827
Want/Share ride
Brick Park & Ride, Parkway exit 91
8 to 4:30 or 8:30 to 5 Mon-Fri
Richard Hall
5-5798
6:00 - 3:30
want ride
Wissahickon Ave.
Ventnor - Atlantic County
Jim L. Jones
5-6006
8:00 - 4:30
want ride
Rt. 30, Evesham Rd.
Magnolia
Camden County
Robin Ladd
5-5770
7:30 - 4:00
Want 1 rider
Forked River
Rest Stop
Ocean County
Bill Louthe
Want ride
7:00 – 3:30
Routes 47 & 9
or C.M.C.H.
c/o Al Rocks Cape May County
609-972-9271
8082
Jason McGlynn
5-6420
8:30-5:30
want ride
Dana Miles
813-3186
Flexible
Want Riders
Atlantic City
Atlantic County
Mercer County
Mark Russo
381-9139 Post Office
7 – 4 or 5
Brigantine
seek ride
Alex Santerian
6216
7:30 - 4:00
want a rider
Marlton, Rt. 73
or Atco, Rt. 30
Debbie Schurman
609-226-4130
8:00a- 1:30p
want a ride
New Rd. & Mt. Vernon
Atlantic
Ashok Shah
856-559-6159
7:30 – 6:00 Mon - Thurs
want 1-3 riders
or ride
Gloucester City,
Deptford Mall
or en-route
Camden County
Kristen Sooy
485-8165
want ride/share
8:00 - 5:00
Mandeep Talwar
569-0135
Want Riders / Drivers
..6:30 – 4:00 M-F
Tuckerton
Timothy Webb
8:00-4:00
want 2 riders
5173
5963
Deptford Mall
Westbury, W. Deptford
Anthony Young
7:30 - 4:00 M-F
need ride
5-8429 Hammonton, Rt. 30
567-2189
Anywhere from
East Windsor
Rt 206 Corridor to Rt. 30 Mercer Co.
Jill Zodrow
X 54999 TGI Fridays in Turnersville, NJ
8:00 - 4:30 M-F
Glouster County
want rider/driver
CAR AND VAN POOL INFORMATION FORM
Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Extension______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Shift___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Want #_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Riders
Would like Ride__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pick-up Point____________________________________________________________________________________________________
County of Residence
or Pick-up______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Send to Center News
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Buying A Once-Wrecked Car
Residence Inn by Marriott
Somers Point, New Jersey
(NAPS)—When it comes to used
cars, safety is no accident. But
an accident shouldn’t keep you
from buying a used car you love.
In fact, you may drive away with
a bargain.
Because our guests who visit the FAA
center are so important to us we’ve
upgraded the Hospitality Suite come and
see the exciting changes!
The Problem
There are plenty of previously
damaged cars out there. In the U.S., car crashes happen about every 60
seconds—and one in six used cars being sold has been in an accident. The
key is to know what you’re buying.
This lounge includes:
• 50 inch Flat Screen TV
• Wii gaming system
• Comfortable seating
• Nightly Reception (Monday thru
An Answer
You can start your used car search at the new Carfax.com. Every car for sale
comes with a free Carfax Report that includes any reported accidents. It’ll
help you tell things like how severe the accident was, what areas of the car
were damaged and if the air bags deployed. Next, get a mechanic to help you
determine if the car was repaired properly.
Thursday)
Every time you stay 2 nights with us
and mention this ad receive 2,000
Marriott Reward Points. And if that
wasn’t enough excitement we’ve
renovated all of Suites.
900 Mayslanding Road Mention this ad when booking your
Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244 reservation.
Phone: 609-­‐927-­‐6400 Following these steps can help you find a swan where others see only an ugly
duckling.
Learn More
You can get more information and shop for great used cars at the new www.
carfax.com.
Before buying a used car, check if any damage it sustained in an accident was
properly repaired.
Water Main Flushing
— Notice —
To maintain the excellent quality of your drinking water, we need to periodically flush
the water lines and hydrants serving the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center and its
tenants.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 through Friday, June 20, 2014 Beginning at 4:00 PM nightly the
Technical Center’s Facilities Operations Branch will perform a progressive hydrant flushing
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Designated locations include:
177th Fighter Wing Air National Guard Facilities;
Eastern Services Air Traffic Control Facilities;
Technical Center operated Buildings in Air National Guard Area;
All Technical Center Administrative, Maintenance, and Hangar Facilities
Coast Guard and FAM buildings
Technical Center Research and Development Facilities;
to remove sediment from the water mains to refresh the Technical Center’s water
distribution system.
This activity may cause pressure disturbances and a temporary discoloration of our
facility’s drinking water. This discoloration does not pose a health hazard.
Should you encounter this problem, simply turn on the cold water tap and allow the
water to run freely until it clears. If the water is discolored, you may want to avoid washing
clothes.
Please contact the Center’s Trouble Desk at extension 5-4122, should you continue to
notice pressure disturbances, discoloration problems, or have any other concerns or
questions. Thank you.