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Gift of the Panama Canal Museum Photo by Arthur Pollack U.S. Ambassador Ambler H. Moss Jr., left, and Panama's Minister of Government and Justice Ricardo A. Rodriguez shake hands after exchanging documents transferring the penitentiary at Gamboa to the Republic of Panama. Seated at left is Commission Administrator D. P. McAuliffe. Penitentiary transferred to Panama The penitentiary at Gamboa was turned oter to the Republic of Panama at an official ceremony held oi. December '1. 1980. on the penitentiary grounds. United States Ambassador Ambler H. Moss Jr. presented the keys to the installation to Panama's Minister of. Government and Justice Ricardo A. Rodriguez before a gathering of officials of the Panama Canal Commission and the government of Panama. During brief remarks on the transfer, Ambassador Moss state that the early turnover of the facility, 21 months before it was program- med, reflected the close'cooperation between the Commission and the Panama Government. According to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977, the penitentiary was to be turned over to Panama three years after the treaty went into effect. Instruments of transfer were exchanged by Ambassador Moss and Minister Rodriguez and the "Acta de Canje," the official note signed by Panama's Minister of Foreign Relations Dr. Carlos.Ozores and directed to Ambassador Moss, was read by master of ceremonies Lorenzo Sanchez Galan. The instruments of transfer pro- vide that, as a condition of the transfer, the Panama Government will insure that employees of the Panama Canal Commission are allowed free and unimpeded access across the penitentiary grounds for the purposes of maintaining, impro- ving and replacing navigational aids; maintaining the 44KV trans- mission track span towers located on the railroad right-of-way; main- ,taining and using the various triangulation stations and other geodetic benchmarks located in the vicinity; maintaining several range lights and an overhead electrical distribution line serving various aids to navigation; reaching the small boat landing located in the Canal operating area on the East Bank at Canal Station 1666+70; and main- taining water meters, valves and piping located between the peniten- tiary and the Canal and along the railroad. The Government of the Republic of Panama will also insure that free and unimpeded access to the bohio and adjacent facilities located be- tween the penitentiary and the Canal is provided to those persons and groups as the Panama Canal Com- mission may from time to time indicate, in writing, who are author- ized to use them. The transfer ceremony closed WIl LII I CIhdM ii UkLII Ud fdlla I with te raising o t e ranlama ilag in front of the penitentiary's admin- istration building followed by a brief tour of the installations. Among those attending the trans- fer ceremony were Panama Canal Commission Administrator D. P. McAuliffe and Deputy Administra- tor Fernando Manfredo Jr. Also present were Panama's Attorney General Olmedo Miranda and Emilio Castro, Panama's vice minister of Government and Justice. The penitentiary, which is to be used by Panama as a correctional institution, has been renamed "Cen- tro de Rehabilitaci6n El Renacer." Transition midpoint marked The following is the first in a series of articles that will be appearing regularly in the Spillway concerning changes that will occur by the close of the thirty-mnonth treaty transition period, which ends on March 31, 1982. An important milestone marking the midpoint of the thirty-month transition period established by the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 was the transfer of the Gamboa Peniten- tiary to the Republic of Panama at midnight on December 31, 1980. SOriginally scheduled for October 1982, the transfer was advanced as part of the Prisoner Exchange Treaty between the United States and Panama. The treaty, which became effective June 27, 1980, permits United States and Pan- amanian citizens convicted in the other country's courts to serve their sentences in penal facilities in their own countries, if they so choose. The Prisoner Exchange Treaty placed all of the convicted felons serving sentence under the authority of the United States Bureau of Prisons; therefore, the Panama Canal Commission no longer had need of the facility, and plans were made to turn it over to the Government of Panama for its use. SThe main compound of the penitentiary was once a mess hall for Canal laborers. The area was remodeled for penal'use in 1913, several buildings were added in the 1950s and a new annex was built in 1978. Comprised of both wooden and concrete structures, the complex includes three residences (one single family unit and a two-apartment building), three garages,an indus- trial shop, dispensary, classroom, an administration building, kitchen, dining room, main cell block and cell block annex, two security towers and a number of miscellaneous buildings used for storage purposes. At one time, the storage buildings had served as stables and to house chickens, as well as for general storage. The penitentiary also has a chapel, recreation room, upholstery ,shop, barber shop, movie projec- tors, basketball court and a playing field. Inmates at the penitentiary earned money for personal necessities by (Continued on page 4) Congress approves funds for capacity improvements S More Than 66 Years of Service o World Commerce The Panama Canal Spillway Vol. XIX, No. 19 Friday, January 9, 1981 One of the final acts of the 96th Congress of the United States was the passage of a money bill to finance government operations for 1981. This bill, P.L. 96-536, provides for interim funding of federal government operation pending passage of annual appropriation acts. It includes a supplemental appropriation of $10.2 million to the Panama Canal Commission to finance the accelerated acquisition and construction of certain Canal capacity improvement projects ur- gently needed to meet projected traffic workloads. A recent record backlog of ships waiting to transit the Canal, al- though not directly related to the additional money request, served to confirm the agency's current projec- tions of higher traffic and transit workloads and spurred the decision to expedite three major capacity- related capital projects: Construc- tion of a ship tie-up station north of Pedro Miguel Locks, acquisition of three additional towing locomotives for the locks, and procurement of a replacement tugboat. The ship tie-up station will Improve vessel scheduling at the Pedro Miguel Locks. The additional towing locomotives and the tugboat will contribute significantly to hand- ling the increased size and number of vessels transiting the Canal in the near future. Commission Administrator D. P. Elvira I. Arias, who for the past year has served as staff assistant to the chief, Personnel Operations Division, has been selected as manager of the Central Examining Office (CEO) and will assume her new position on Monday. She succeeds Richard Cahill, who has been promoted to the position of Executive Director of the Panama Area Personnel Board. A native of David, Chiriquf Province, Ms. Arias is the first Panamanian and first woman to occupy the manager position on a permanent basis in the history of the Canal organization. With a staff of 20 employees she will execute the mission of CEO, which is to attract applicants and examine and certify them for positions in the Panama Canal Commission, components of the Department of Defense, and other U.S. Government agencies on the Isthmus. Elvira I. Arias A 1973 honor graduate of Florida State University at Tallahassee, where she majored in psychology and minored in management, Ms. Arias is currently completing studies for a master's degree in human resources management at Nova University. Ms. Arias who brings to her new position a broad background of personnel experience, first joined the Canal organization in May 1968 as a student assistant in the Personnel Bureau. A few months later, she became a student trainee in personnel, administration in the Panama Canal's Cooperative Edu- cation Program and was graduated from the program as a staffing assistant. Moving up the ladder of promotions in the Personnel Bu- reau, she has occupied positions of increasing responsibility and has served on temporary assignments in various supervisory positions in- cluding acting as Chief of the Position Classification Branch. Additionally, she served as the Canal's Upward Mobility Program coordinator and participated in coordinating the Employment of the Handicapped Program. Ms. Arias successfully competed for a Ful- bright Scholarship to pursue gra- duate studies in industrial psycho- logy in the United States and holds a number of Panama Canal awards attesting to her outstanding and special achievement in job perform- ance. Soon after assuming her new duties, she will attend courses at the Office of Personnel Management, Dallas Region, and at Fort Sam Houston to familiarize herself with the latest developments in examin- ing procedures and the validation of examinations. McAuliffe formally notified the Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors on October 21, 1980, of the recommendation to seek additional 1981 funds to speed up the implementation of these three projects. The supplemental $10.2 million was subsequently appro- priated to the Commission by Congress on December 16, 1980. The swift action on this money request by Congress was due in large part to the strong support given the measure by members of the Com- mission Board and shipping inter- ests, plus key work by members of the Commission.staff. As part of a concerted effort to increase the overall transit capacity of the Canal, the Commission Board had previously approved a 1981 reprogramming of existing capital funding authority, giving priority to capacity-related projects. This ac- tion has already made possb"k the signing of a contract last October with the Mitsubishi Corpor; :in ior the procurement of three t'>n;ng locomotives and will provide for the expansion of high intensity fighting at the locks to facilitate nighttime transits. The capacity improvements now programmed for the near future will serve to moderate the problems resulting from daily variations in ship arrivals and, when fully opera- tional, will raise the sustained Canal capacity from its present level of 37 ships per day to 42 ships per day. Arias chosen new manager of Central Examining Office THE PANAMA CANAL SPILLWAY January 9, 1981 / Ladies exercise The Ladies Slim and Trim class at the Balboa YMCA covers all aspects of exercise for women. Classes meet on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 5 to 6 p.m. Registration is now open. / Judo Learn the art of self defense with .Sensei Eric Cordova's judo classes beginning on January 13 at the Balboa YMCA. The class meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursday. Registration is now open. Karate Sense John Bannick invites all interested persons to join the Balboa YMCA'f karate class beginning in January and meeting Monday, Wednesday and !Friday evenings' from 7 to 9 p.m. Shotokan is the style and excellence is the goal of this fast-paced class. For more informa- tion, call the Balboa Y at 52-2839 or 52-2759. Boys body building Want more muscle? Trying to make the school team, but just don't have the strength? Then register today for the Balboa YMCA's Boys Body Building class beginning Jan- uary 12. The class meets Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 3 to 4 p.m. Boys and girls age II or older are eligible to join. For more information, call the Y at 52-2839 or 52-2759. Swim classes A new eight-week session of Saturday swim classes begins at the Balboa' YMCA on January 17. Instructed by Valencio Thomas, anyone age two to 102 is welcome to join. This exciting course offers a learn-to-swim group, the AB, I and S badge group, tiny tots and adult groups. Family rates are available. The course meets Saturday morn- ings. For more information, call the Y at 52-2839 or 52-2759. Spot bid sale The Defense Property Disposal Office-Panama will conduct a spot bid sale on January 20 at Building 745 in Corozal. Customers may inspect property from January 13 to 19 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration of bidders will begin at 7 a.m. on the day of sale. Some items in this sale are house- hold furniture, office machines, clothing, refrigerators and air condi- tioners. Prenatal program The second in a series of three educational programs for prospec- tive parents will be held at Coco Solo Army Hospital on Tuesday, January 13, and again on Thursday, January 15. This session is entitled "Personal Care During Pregnancy." The third and final presentation of the series will be held on Tuesday, January 20, and on Thursday, January 22, and is entitled "Labor and Delivery." Beginning at 8:45 a.m. on the first floor of the hospital, the sessions consist of discussions and the showing of movies. 40W - h~nt I Frank B. De Abate, a native of Colon who has been active in YMCA social activities and programs for the past 27 years and who served until recently as business manager of the Balboa YMCA, has been named execu- tive director of the Balboa YMCA. Oriental dancing class Registration is still open for a new course Level I Belly Dancing, which began on Monday, January 5, at the, Balboa USOJ. Join the group of Middle Eastern dancing students in the fun way to fitness and grace. For more information, call the "J" at 52- 7252/2617. Accounting courses Nova University is offering a certificate in advanced accounting beginning this month. The only requirement to enroll in thiI 15- credit-hour program is that a person must have completed at least one year of accounting in a formal educational setting. Students may choose from a variety of accounting courses. For more information, call 52-4091/2494 from 9 a.m. to 5,p.m. weekdays. Prepared childbirth The Balboa YMCA will offer a prepared childbirth class beginning January 15. The course is instructed by Cristina Caries and is held on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. The program is six weeks in length with instruction in English and/or Spanish. Recognized by Gorgas Army Hospital, the class utilizes the latest information and techniques. Registration is now open at the Balboa YMCA. Berean campaign An evangelistic campaign, en- titled "The Campaign of the Be- reans," is being sponsored by the Lay Activities and Welfare Depart- ment of the Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The meetings will be held nightly at 7:15 p.m. at the church on 11 th St. in Parque Lefevre starting January 18. A warm wel- come and free gifts await you. Swim classes at Balboa Registration for the third session of swimming classes for the school year'at the Balboa Swimming Pool began Sunday and will continue until Saturday, January 10. Classes are open to dependents of Commis- sion and DOD employees,with children from the communities of Balboa, La Boca and Ancon having preference in placement. There will be classes for Beginners including tiny tots 2 to 3 year old, preschool,;kindergarten, grade school and adult; Advanced Beginners; Intermediates, all levels; Swimmers; and Advanced Lifesaving. The ten-week session begins Mon- day, January. 19, and continues through Saturday, March 28, to take full advantage of, the dry season. For additional information on registration, call the Balboa Pool at 52-5493. Girls gymnastics Instructor Lucy Marquez an- nounces that there are still a few spaces open for the Balboa YMCA's Girls Gymnastics class beginning January 12. The class meets Mon- days, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Yoga classes Classes in Hatha Yoga resume at the Balboa YMCA this month. Taught by Clarita Svab, the classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Join anytime. U.S. colleges Students interested in studying at universities in the United States and their. parents are invited to meet representatives of ,colleges, univer- sities and private boarding schools at the Holiday Inn today from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and tomorrow from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No interview appointments are necessary. For more information, call 60-1122 during the above hours. Swim classes at Margarita Registration for beginning swim- ming classes will be held January 19 through 30 at the Margarita Pool for dependents of Commission employ- ees who do not attend Canal area schools and are now on vacation. Classeswill be begin on February 2 and continue through April 3. Scheduled for Mondays, Wednes- days and Fridays, classes for begin- ners in grades 3 through 6 will meet from 11:30'a.m. until noon. For further information, call the pool at 46-7229. Scuba classes Discover the underwater beauty of Panama, by taking the Scuba classes to be offered by the Balboa YMCA b6th at the Y and at Howard AFB beginning January 12 and 13, respectively. Each class is four weeks in length and certification is avail- able from YMCA, NAUI, PADI, CMAS or LACO. 'The classes, instructed by Rene Gomez, include both pool and classroom sessions plus a minimum of two open-water dives in the Atlantic. Registration is now open to all persons age 15 or older at the reception desk of the Balboa YMCA. For more information call the Y at 52-2839 or 52-2759. Photo by Arthur Pollack. The gay Christmas ribbon falls after being cut in a Christmas Eve ceremony marking the opening of the Gamboa Mini Shoppette. On hand for the 'ceremony are, from left, Commission Director of Protocol William De La Mater, Commission Administrator D. P. McAulliffe, Gamboa Residents' Advisory Committee President Priscilla Walker, Colonel Neal Christensen, and Panama Area Exchange General Manager Tsutomu Ige. Holding the ribbon are Victor Neil and Darren Dean. Store hours are 3 to 7 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and closed on Sunday. Be a model Jackie McClellen's next modeling class will begin on January 13 at the Balboa YMCA. The class will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. for eight weeks. The classes are coed and open to all interested persons age 15 and older. The course covers hair care, wardrobe and color coordination, poise, confidence, makeup applica- tion, formal and informal fashion show modeling and fashion aware- ness. Students from last fall's class are already busy modeling in the area and will be holding their graduation and fashion show tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the YMCA auditorium. The public.is cordially invited to attend. Registration is now open for the modeling course. For more informa- tion call the YMCA at 52-2839 or 52-2759. FSU registration Late registration for classes at the Florida State University Panama Canal branches, continues through today from 2 to 5 p.m.. at the Howard Education Center, Building 708; the Albrook FSU office, Building 808; arid the Eduicatibn Center at KCbM M;uildlnI'"1, the Pacific side, and at the Fort Davis Education Center, Building 32, on the Atlantic side. Classes to be . held will be determined by enrollment response at the close of registration. Classes that are canceled are posted at FSU offices at Albrook and Fort Davis and at the education centers. Learn to sew If you like designer clothing but can't take the high prices, why not learn to design and sew your own? Enda Cordova, a graduate of the Bishop School of Clothing Con- struction, will be conducting her course in professional sewing and pattern drafting at the Ba.boa YMCA starting January 10. Beginning classes will be offered on Saturday or Tuesdays while advanced students will meet on Monday. All courses are ten weeks in length. Registration is now open. For more information, call 52-2839 or 52-2759. Learn Spanish Conversational Spanish courses will be offered by the Balboa YMCA beginning January 12 and 13. Evening classes, instructed by Bob Schultz, will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays with the beginners class at 6 p.m. and intermediate Spanish at 7:30 p.m. Daytime classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and will feature "household" Spa- nish. If you wish to better converse with the domestic help, do a little shopping at the local market or "haggle" with the downtown mer- chants, this course is a must. Beginners meet at'8:15 a.m. and intermediates at 9:45 a.m. Registration is now open. For more information call the Y at 52- 2759 or 52-2839. PaoP 2 K ar January 9, 1981 TH General Services chooses three new division chiefs IE PANAMA CANAL SPILLWAY The coming of the new year will see the installment of three new division chiefs within the General Services Bureau. Ernest B. Hickman has been named the new chief of the Motot Transportation Division, replacing B. M. Lohr who retired December 12. Hickman joined the Panama Canal Company in 1970. He was first employed in the Electrical Division and later transferred to the Engineering Division. He holds a bachelor of science degree in marine engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. In 1975, he transferred to the Motor Transportation Divi- sion as chief, Northern District, and, in 1976, was promoted to the position of assistant chief of MTD where he served until his promotion to chief. Hickman and his family reside in Balboa. Robert J. Saarinen will become the new chief of the Community Services Division upon the retire- ment of Charles Newbury. His appointment becomes effective' on January 11. Saarinen first joined the Panama Canal Company in 1958 and has served in a variety of positions including assistant to the general manager of the Supply Division. He is presently the assis- tant associate director, Protection and Support Services. He and his family live in Balboa. Ronald M. Guilliams, assistant Ernest B. Hickman chief of the Fire Division, Atlantic, will replace retiring chief George Flores on January 11. Guilliams joined the Canal's Fire Division as a Ronald M. Guilliams sergeant in 1947, and brought with him to thejob over 17 years of varied fire-fighting experience. Guilliams has held command positions on the '^^ i ,- -^ " Robert J. Saarinen Atlantic side for over five years. He presently resides in Cristobal with his family but will be moving to the Pacific side in the near future. Resolute boaters on last leg of 18,000-mile journey By Jan Meriwether Through a heavy curtain of December rain, two small boats propelled by eighty horsepower motors sped along the Canal passing large ships which were more slowly proceeding to the same terminus, the Pacific Ocean. To Jacques Desjar- dins and his crew, Panama marked the two-thirds point in a journey that had already covered 12,200 miles of rivers and ocean between Canada and Panama. An additional 6,000 miles will be travelled before the group reaches its final destina- tion, Chile's stormy Cape Horn on the southernmost tip of South America. Jacques Desjardins grew up along the St. Lawrence River near Mon- treal. Canada. When he was only 19 yeatrs.ld he nayigated a small boat with a 12 horsepower motor from Montreal to New York. Since that first trip, his expeditions have become more ambitious and his equipment more sophisticated. Ten years ago, Desjardins began to make a reality his dream of traveling by boat from Montreal, Canada, down through the United States, chiefly on the Mississippi River, southward along the Atlantic coast of Central America, through the Panama Canal and finally down the Pacific coast of South America to Cape Horn. Quitting his job in Canada, Desjardins used his savings to outfit two 16'/2 foot aluminum boats which he christened Laurentie and Barataria. He discovered many kindred spirits when an article in the Washington Post about his pro- posed journey resulted in over 300 applications from people who wanted to sign on as crew members. During Dwarfed by even a tugboat, the "Laurentie" and " Barataria" seem to snuggle up for security while locking through with a large tanker. the first stage of the excursion, the small expedition wound its way down through the heartland of the United States finally reaching Gulf- port, Mississippi, but came to a halt in the port city of Tampico, Mexico, due to both financial and mechani- cal troubles. Desjardins spent the next five years working in Venezuela, all the while planning and saving for the next stage of the trip which he was still determined to complete. The journey was finally resumed in Tampico by Desjardins, his wife Adriana, who is from Tampico, and a fellow Canadian. Once again, the carefully laid plans and the optimism of starting anew turned to defeat, this time in Honduras where one of the boats was damaged at sea and had to be scuttled, since rough waters made it too hazardous to tow and the group did not want to leave it adrift. Desjardins recalled how his friend, who had called the boat "home" for so many weeks, cried when the disabled craft was sunk. Without a backup boat for emergencies, the group again decided to postpone their southward journey. Stubbornly refusing to forfeit his dream and surrender to disappoint- ment. Desjardins repeated the now familiar process of outfitting for yet another expedition and began the third, and what he hopes will be the final stage of the journey. The two boats were shipped to Honduras. From there, the group traveled to Panama with only one small mishap to mar what has so far been a successful leg of the trip. Near the village of Rio Indio on Panama's Atlantic coast, the boats capsized in choppy waters, but villagers pulled the crew and most of their posses- sions from the sea, and the two small craft were undamaged. During the long trek, the group traveled by day and within sight of land whenever possible. Sandy beaches, the hard floors of churches and schools and even the boats themselves all served as nighttime accommodations. Provisions were restocked every few weeks and many of their meals were cooked over a campstove. Not tied to a strict timetable, the travelers have been able to savor what Desjardins calls "the spirit of adventure." To him, the experiences gained and the people met along the way are more important than the final destination. Stopping to chat with fellow boaters, exchanging news with local fishermen or an- swering questions of the curious is all part of the enjoyment of the trip which has become a way of life for Desjardins and his companions. He and Adriana agree that people have been very hospitable and enthusiastic when they hear about what they are trying to accomplish. Desjardins relates how, when navi- gating in Guatemalan waters, the president of that country had their boats loaded onto a train, then proceeded to give the travelers a tour of Guatemala. He did confess that some people thought they were a little crazy to attempt such an arduous and sometimes perilous trip just for the fun of it. Admitting that larger boats may be safer and more .comfortable, Desjardins 'i still convinced that a small boat offers more opportunities to meet and communicate with people. Transiting the Panama Canal cost the group only a modest toll of $1.33, the ballast rate charged for one Panama Canal net ton, for each of the two boats, plus a $20 admeasurement service charge. Desjardins and his group were glad to leave the rough waters of the Atlantic behind. The Laurentie and Barataria were tied alongside of a tug and locked through with a large ship. The expedition is spending the next several months in Mexico with Adriana's family until the season is right for resuming the journey. They estimate that the trip to Cape Horn will take approximately six months. Desjardins is not sure what he will do next or where he will go once the long sought after goal is finally attained. "1 feel that my home is the world now," he explains "and I can never go back to my old lifestyle after this." At left, darting through the open gates of Pedro Miguel Locks in the pelting rain, the "Laurentie" approaches the Pacific and the final 6000 miles of the journey which Jacques and Adriana Des- jardins, right, enjoy mapping out. Photos by Kevin Jenkins and Arthur Pollack -�'-r Page 3 THE PANAMA CANAL SPILLWAY January 9, 1981 The Panama Canal's Master Key Award was recently presented to Albert W. Randall, senior executive vice president of Mutual of Omaha and United of Omaha Group Division, Omaha, Neb. Presented by Employee Services Branch Chief W. A. Sullivan, right, the award is accepted by Randall's daughter Linda and son Casey. Given in the rank of "Master Benefactor," the award recognizes Randall's contributions, in the name of the firm, to Canal area nonprofit organizations and recreational activities, including the Combined Federal Campaign and United Way programs, during his 25-year association with the Canal. Register now at PC College Registration for the spring semes- ter at the Panama Canal College is now under way. Classes begin on January 19. Many job-related courses in bu- siness, secretarial science, data pro- cessing, Spanish and English are being offered. Tuition refund is available for these courses. The tuition rate for full-time sponsored students is $254 per semester. Part-time tuition is $27 per semester credit for U.S. Govern- ment employees and their depen- dents. Classes are scheduled for both day and evening hours. A class schedule and further information may be obtained by calling the college at 52- 3304. working during their confinement, the pay depending upon the type of work. While serving sentence at the penitentiary Inmates could make extra money working in the shops. The extra: money was made by making and selling craft type items and repairing furniture. The facility, located on the banks of the Canal, has room for 222 inmates, a capacity which was never reached during the U.S. administra- tion. The highest number of pris- oners ever held at the penitentiary was 176. Outside of the compound are many fruit trees, among them, it is said, are some of the finest avocado trees in the Republic. During the interim period be- tween the end of September, when the prisoner exchange was com- pleted, and December 31, 1980, the Commission's Police Division kept a sheleton force at the penitentiary to maintain the property and its gounds. Prior to the exchange of pris- oners, officers of the Panama National Guard spent several weeks at the penitentiary to familiarize themselves with the penal facilities Crossword answers 'j lo I Y gE tlIy 5/oEL E y /,� , j l 9 E ' E ' / R 0 4 "lA 9'oEA/9 1 0 V rF iY'R i E /_ �A 42' TI 4 A 4 'A I y 16 _ E EI - - Y4 R ,---/1 79ATM4 9 and the grounds, the operation of the laundry, the industrial shops and the overall security of the complex. It is believed that Panama intends to use the penitentiary for first-time offenders who are sentenced to more than six months and who are considered to be good prospects for rehabilitation. Offices have new telephone listings The telephone numbers of some former Panama Canal offices that were transferred to the Department of Defense have recently been changed. Following is a listing of the old and new numbers. Corozal Mental Health Center (Department of Psychiatry, Gorgas Hospital). Old 52-3832 52-3845 52-3868 52-3876 52-3893 52-3919 52-3923 52-3968 52-7160 52-7178 52-7193 52-7222 52-7274 New 85-4507 85-4642 85-4618 85-5815 85-4619 85-5965 85-4169 85-4641 85-5707 85-5411 85-5768 85-4517 85-5419 Animal Disease Prevention and Control Facility ADPAC (veteri- nary clinic). 52-3210 85-4713 52-3457 85-5866 52-3886 85-5867 52-7933 85-5119 American Battle Monuments Com- mission (cemetery). 52-2547 85-5016 Save a life, learn CPR The American Heart Association estimates that heart disease claims approximately 660,000 victims each year. If a colleague, friend or loved one were suddenly stricken with a heart attack, would you know what to do? The Engineering an Construction Bureau is beginning a series of courses in cardiopulmonary resusci- tation (CPR) this month in the Balboa Heights Administration Building. Doctors report that CPR, when begun within four minutes after a collapse, has allowed 30 percent of all victims who were taken to a hospital to resume normal lives. Each course is eight hours long, divided into two four-hour sessions, and is approved by the American Red Cross and National Safety Council. The first course will be given on January 20 and 21 and the second on January 22 and 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. each day. For more detailed information and for registration, call Bob Brunson, Safety Officer for the E. & C. Bureau, 52-7575. Take note * Vehicle inspections for 1981 continue at the Motor Transpor- tation Division in Mount Hope and Ancon through March 15. Hours of inspection are 8 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. * The Pacific Residents' Ad- visory Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m., at the Panama Canal Training Center. Guest speaker for the evening will be Rudolph Crespo, chief, Employee and Cargo Documentation Section. The meeting is open to everyone. * Annual home fire inspec- tions in Commission housing areas will begin this month. These inspections are required by existing regulations in order to locate fire hazards in the home. Panama's bombers will be conducting the inspections in the Balboa and Coco Solito fire districts. All residents will have prior notification of the date that their home will be inspected. * Vehicle registration and the purchase of Panamanian license plates began January 5 on both sides of the Isthmus. Representa- tives of the 193d Bridgade Provost Marshal's Vehicle Regis- tration Section will be on hand at the vehicle registration facility at Ancon to issue the U.S. Forces post decal. Atlantic siders may obtain their decals in Building 203 in Fort Gulick. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. * The lot at the intersection of Gaillard Highway and Pier Street, which is currently used to display privately owned vehicles for sale, is included in an area that the Panama Port Authority will be using to expand its operations. Now being fenced, the area will not be available for selling vehicles after about January 20. Officials of the Commission and from the Republic of Panama are considering alternative sites to designate for this purpose. P ANAMA CANAL-COMMISSION PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION OFFICE OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION In-Service Employee Transfer- Vacancy Bulletin Panama area ,'age PERMANENT POSITIONS base salaries' Clerical Assistant, (Typing) LN-6' ...... $8,486.40 Clerk Stenographer, LN-4 ............ $7,196.80 Clerk Typist, LN-31 ............. $6,718.40 Machinist Helper, LM-5 (Swimming ability required) .............$3.20 Painter, LM-9..................... ..... $4.11 Supervisory Motor Vehicle Dispatcher, LN-5 (Knowledge of English and Driver's license required) ............ $7,779.20 TEMPORARY POSITIONS Clerk-Typist, LN-4' (Knowledge of English) (NTE 7-15-81) ............. $7,196.80 Security Clerk (Typing), LN-5' (Bilingual) (NTE 1 year)............ $7.779.20 Bureau or Division Electrical O.F.M. Storehouse Locks Maint. M.T.D. Marine Dir's. Off. Ind. Security P 2 P 2 A I P 1 P I How to Apply: Applications must be submitted to the Employment and Placement Branch, Building 366, Ancon, or Building 1105, Cristobal, on Form 443. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER, no later than seven (7) days from the date of this publication. This 7-day deadline is subject.to extension at the request of the Division advertising the vacancy, or as decided by the Chief, Employment and Placement Branch. Qualification Standards may be reviewed at the Library-Museum. Further information may be obtained from the Employment and Placement Branch, telephone 52-3583, 52-7996 or 43-7219. Status Applicants: Applications from status applicants will be considered only if there are no applicants on the Reemployment Priority List. Handicapped Applicants: Qualified handicapped individuals may call or visit the Coordinator for the Employment of the Handicapped Program for counseling with regard to any of the above-listed vacancies. The Coordinator's office is located in Building 366, Ancon, telephone 52-7867. Repromotion Consideration: Employees downgraded as a result of RIF will be given automatic priority consideration for repromotion to any of the permanent vacancies listed above for which they qualify. As a double check, however, employees who believe they are entitled to such priority consideration should apply for vacancies in which they are interested and indicate on the application form that they were demoted in RIF. Consideration of candidates for repromotion will precede efforts to fill the position by competitive procedures. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointments without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, partisan political affiliation, handicapping condition or any other non-merit factor. A separate application must be submitted for each joli listed. *The base salaries listed above, are the entry salaries for employees hired locally for the first time after October 7, 1979. These salaries, except those identified as critical skill, will be adjusted to either the Canal Area Wage Base, or the U.S. Wage Base, depending on the eligibility of the applicant selected. A tropical differential will be added to the applicable wage bases of eligible U.S. citizens. A recruitment/retention incentive will be added to the applicable base salaries of employees recruited from outside the Republic of Panama. 'Written test required. Nonprofit documents ready The documents of provisional legal recognition for 32 additional nonprofit organizations operating in the Canal area are ready at the Ministry of Commerce and Indus- tries. Legal representatives of the organizations are requested to pick up the Recognition and Certifica- tion documents at offices located on the 17th floor of the National Lottery Building on Cuba Avenue between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Nonprofit organizations operat- ing in the Canal area that have not yet applied for provisional recogni- tion should do so as soon as possible. A letter requesting certifi- cation of nonprofit status should be sent to Joseph Wood, director of the Office of Executive Administration, Room 205, Administration Build- ing, Balboa Heights. The letter should include the names of three of the organization's members who can serve as its representatives. The certification, together with two copies of the organization's by- laws, should then be delivered to the offices of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries at the location given above. For more information. callAra- celly Marquez at 27-4222, extension 119, or Gladys, Diaz, Administra- tive Services Division, at 52-7995. 4:15 Club (The); ABC-Preschool; Acacia Consistory No. 336 A.A.S.R. PHA; American Legion, Inc. Nathaniel J. Owen Post 3 club (The). Asociaci6n de Estudiantes Latinoamericanos; Atlantic Little League/Farm League; Balboa Church of Christ; Boy Scouts of America (The); Canal Zone Military Lodge No. 174; Canal Zone Pacific Power Squad- ron; Cardenas Women's Club; Carib- bean College Club; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Coco Solo Resident's Advisory Committee; Co- operativa de Ahorro y Cr6dito Anc6n, R.L.; Cristobal Gun Club; Crossroads Tennis Club; First Baptist Church; Geraldine C. Scales Chapter No. 115, Order of the Eastern Star; Lakeview Golf Club; Los Caballeros Riding Club: Medical Association of the Isthmian Canal Zone; Mindi Acres Riding Club; Miraflores Hobby Shop; Pacific Wo- men's Softball League; Panama Canal Tarpon Club (The); Panama Canal Yacht Club; Reserve Officers Associa- tion of the United States; Special Education Association of the C.Z.; Sweet Adelines Inc.; Twin Oceans Chapter No. I; U.S. Army Thrift Shop (Pacific). PaeP 4 Transition (Continued from page 1) Foto por Arthur Pollack El Embajador de los EE.UU.Ambler Moss, a la izquierda, y el Ministro de Gobierno y Justicia de Panamd Ricardo A. Rodriguez, se estrechan las manos tras el intercambio de los documents del traspaso de la Penitenciaria de Gamboa a la Repdblica de Panamd. Sentado a la izquierda observa el Administrador de la Comisi6n, D. P. McAuliffe. Traspasan penitenciaria a Panama Congress aprueba fondos para mejoras en el Canal Spillway del Canal de Panama Viernes 9 de Enero de 1981 La Penitenciaria de Gamboa fue entregada a la Rep6blica de Panama en ceremonia oficial'celebrada el 31 de diciembre de 1980, en el bohio del mismo' center penal . t1'l"'Erjmbijd SWade los Estados Unidos Ambler H. Moss, Jr. entreg6 las laves del complejo al Ministro de Gobierno y Justicia de Panama Ricardo A. Rodriguez ante una concurrencia que incluy6 a funcio- narios de la Comisi6n del Canal de Panama y del gobierno panamefio. En breve discurso, el Embajador Moss declare que la entrega de la penitenciaria 21 meses antes de la fecha programada, refleja la estre- cha cooperaci6n entire la Comisi6nwy el gobierno de Panama. Seg6n el Tratado del Canal de Panama de 1977, la penitenciaria habria de ser entregada a Panama tres afios despues de la entrada en vigor del tratado. El Embajador Moss y el Ministro Rodriguez intercambiaron los ins- trumentos del traspaso. El Acta de Canje, la nota official firmada por el Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de PanamA Dr. Carlos Ozores y dirigida al Embajador Moss, fue leida por el maestro de ceremonies del acto Lorenzo Sanchez GalAn. Los instruments de traspaso determinan que, como condici6n para el traspaso, el gobierno de Panama garantizarA el libre acceso y paso de los empleados de la Comisi6n del Canal de Panama a y por los predios de la penitenciaria para mantener, mejorar y reempla- zar las ayudas a la navegaci6n; mantener las torres de transmisi6n de 44 KV localizadas a lo largo de la via del ferrocarril; mantener y usar las distintas estaciones de triangula- ci6n y otras marcas geodesicas ubicadas en las.vecindades; mante- ner varias luces de enfilamiento y una linea de distribuci6n el6ctrica que lleva energia a varias ayudas a la navegaci6n; el acceso al embarca- dero ubicado en el area de operaci6n del Canal en la estaci6n 1666+70 en la Orilla Oriental del Canal; y mantener los medidores de agua, valvulas y la tuberia localizados entire la penitenciaria y el Canal y a lo largo del ferrocarril. El gobierno de Panama tambi6n garantizard e! libre access al bohioy a las instalaciones adyacentes entire la penitenciaria y el Canal a aquellas personas y grupos que la Comisi6n del Canal de Panama indique y autorice por escrito usarlas. La ceremonia de traspaso con- cl'uy6 con la izada de la bandera de Panama frente al edificio de admi- nistraci6n de la penitenciaria y una inspecci6n a las instalaciones del complejo. Entre las personalidades que asistieron a la ceremonia figuraron el Administrador y el Subadminis- trador de la Comisi6n del Canal de Panama D.P.McAuliffe y Fernando Manfredo, Jr. respectivamente, el Procurador General de Panama Olmedo Miranda y el Vice Ministro de Gobierno y Justicia de PanamA Emilio Castro. La penitenciaria, que sera utili- zada por PanamA como un centro correcciona!, ha sido bautizada "Centro de Rehabilitaci6n El Re- nacer". Hito promediada transition Este es el primero de una series de articulos que se publicard en el Spillway sobre cambios que se producirdn al irmiino del period de treinta meses de transicidn del Tratado, que vence el 31 de marzo de 1982. La entrega de la Penitenciaria de Gamboa a la Rep6blica de Panama el pasado 31 de diciembre de 1980 marc6 un hito important, al promediar el period de treinta meses de transici6n establecido por el Tratado del Canal de PanamA de 1977. El traspaso, originalmente fijado para octubre de 1982, fue cumplido con anticipaci6n como parte del Tratado de Intercambio de Prisio- neros suscrito entire los Estados Unidos y Panama. El Tratado, que entr6en vigor el 27 dejuniode 1980, permit a los ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos y de Panama sentenciados por cortes del pais distinto a.su nacionalidad cumplir sus penas en sus respectivos paises, si asi lo desean. El Tratado de Intercambio de Prisioneros puso a todos los reos que cumplen sentencias bajo la autoridad de la Direcci6n de Prisio- nes de los Estados Unidos; de alli que la Comisi6n del Canal de Panama quedara relevada de la necesidad de la prisi6n, procedien- dose a efectuar los tramites para traspasar la instalaci6n penal para su uso al Gobierno de PanamA. El edificio principal del complejo penal fue en una 6poca un comedor para obreros del Canal. La instala- ci6n fue habilitada para servir como penitenciaria en 1913. En 1950 se le afiadieron various edificios y en 1978 se construy6 un anexo. El complejo esta formado por estructuras de madera y de concre- to. Incluye tres residencias (una vivienda unfamiliar y un edificio de dos apartamientos), tres garages, un taller industrial, dispensario, sal6n de classes, un edificio adminis- trativo, cocina, comedor, edificio para celdas y anexo, dos torres de seguridad y various edificios para almacenamiento y dep6sito. En una 6poca, los edificios de almacena- miento fueron empleados como establos y gallineros, y para dep6- sito general. La penitenciaria cuenta tambi6n con una capilla, un sal6n de recreo, taller de tapiceria, barberia, proyectores de peliculas, cancha de baloncesto y un campo dejuegos. Los press ganaban dinero para sus necesidades personales al reali- zar diversas tareas, dependiendo el salario de la clase de trabajo. (Continda en la pdgina 4) Elvira Arias nueva Gerente de la Oficina de Examenes Elvira I. Arias, quien durante el pasado afio se desempefi6 como la ayudante administrative deljefe de la Division de Operaciones de Personal, ha sido seleccionada como Gerente de la Oficina Central de Examenes (CEO) y asumira su nuevo cargo el lunes. Reemplaza a Richard Cahill, quien ha sido ascendido a la posici6n de Director Ejecutivo de la Junta de Personal del Area de Panama. Oriunda de David, provincia de Chiriqui, la Srta:'Arias es la primera panamefia y la primera mujer en ocupar permanentemente la posi- ci6n de gerente en la historic de la organizaci6n. Con una oficina de 20 empleados ella llevara a cabo la misi6n de la Oficina Central de ExAmenes, que es la de atraer a los solicitantes, examinarlos y certifi- carlos para las posiciones en la Comisi6n del Canal de Panama, components del Departamento de Defense y otras agencies del Go- bierno de los Estados Unidos en el Istmo. Elvira I. Arias Graduada de honor en 1973 de la Universidad Estatal de Florffdaen Tallahassee, donde se especializ6 en sicologia y obtuvo su licenciatura en administraci6n, la Srta. Arias ac- tualmente adelanta studios para una maestria en administraci6n de recursos humans en la Universidad Nova. La Srta. Arias, quien es poseedo- ra de una extensa experiencia en personal, se incorpor6 por primera vez a la organizaci6n del Canal en mayo de 1968 como ayudante estudiantil en la Direcci6n de Personal. Unos meses dcspu6s se convirti6 en estudiante aprendiz en administraci6n de personal en el Program de Educaci6n Coopera- tiva del Canal de Panama. Se gradu6 del program como ayudan- te en t6cnicas de personal. Ascen- diendo de puesto en puesto en la Direcci6n de Personal, ha ocupado posiciones de creciente responsabi- lidad y ha servido en asignaciones temporales en distintas posiciones de supervision incluyendo la de Jefa interina del Ramo de Clasificaci6n de Posiciones. Ademas, sirvi6 como Coordina- dora del Programa de Movilidad Ascendente del Canal y particip6 en la Coordinaci6n del Programa para la Colocaci6n de Personas Impe- didas. La Srta. Arias compiti6 con 6xito para una beca Fulbright con el fin de continuar studios de post grado en sicologia industrial en los Estados Unidos y es merecedora de numerosos premios del Canal de Panama que dan testimonio de su calidad sobresaliente en el desem- pefio de su trabajo. Muy pronto despues de asumir sus nuevos deberes, asistird a cursos en la Oficina de Administra- ci6n de Personal, Regi6n de Dallas y en Fuerte Sam Houston a fin de adquirir un conocimiento de los l6timos avances en los procedimien- tos de examen y su certificaci6n. Mds de 66 Aios al Servicio del Comercio Mundial Vol. XIX, Nn 19 Una de las l6timas leyes aproba- das por el 969 Congreso de los Estados Unidos fue la que autoriza fondos para financial operaciones del gobierno durante 1981. El instrument P.L. 96-536 autoriza la asignaci6n interina de fondos de operaciones del gobierno federal, en tanto se aprueban las leyes anuales de asignaciones presupuestarias. Incluye una asignaci6n adicional de $10.2 millones a la Comisi6n del Canal de Panama para financial la compra de equipos y la ejecuci6nde algunos proyectos de mejoras a la capacidad del Canal considerados de gran urgencia para tender el volume proyectado de trafico. Un reciente acumulamiento de naves que esperaban turno para transitar el Canal, aunque no estaba relacionado directamente con las necesidades de fondos adicionales, servi6 para confirmar las proyeccio- nes de la agencia de un creciente trafico y la consiguiente demand de servicio y precipit6 la decision de agilitar la ejecuci6n de tres impor- tantes proyectos de capital relacio- nados con la capacidad del canal. Ellos son la construcci6n de una estaci6n de espera al norte de las Esclusas de Pedro Miguel, la compra de tres mulas adicionales para las esclusas, y la adquisici6n de un remolcador de reemplazo. La estaci6n de espera mejorara la capacidad para programar el tran- sito en las Esclusas de Pedro Miguel. Las mulas adicionales y el remol- cador ayudaran notablemente a manejar el creciente n6mero y tamafio de los buques que transita- ran el Canal en el future inmediato. El Administrador de la Comisi6n D. P. McAuliffe notific6 formal- mente al Comit6 de Presupuesto y Finanzas de la Junta Directiva el 21 de octubre de 1980 de su recomen- daci6n para que se procuraran fondos adicionales en 1981 para acelerar la ejecuci6n de esos tres proyectos. Los $10.2 millones adi- cionales fueron asignados posterior- mente a la Comisi6n por el Con- greso el 16 de diciembre de 1980. La rapida atenci6n dada por el Con- greso a esa solicitud de fondos se debi6, en gran media, al vigoroso apoyo ofrecido a esta iniciativa por la Directiva de la Comisi6n y por intereses navieros, asi como por miembros de la Administraci6n del Canal. Como parte del compromise contraido de incrementar la capaci- dad de transito del Canal, la Directiva de la Comisi6n habia aprobado previamente una re-pro- gramaci6n de los fondos de capital autorizados para 1981, dandole prioridad a los proyectos relacio- nados con la capacidad del Canal. Tal media permiti6 la firma de un contrato el pasado mes de octubre con la Mitsubishi Corporation para el suministro de tres mulas y mejorar el sistema de iluminaci6n de alta intensidad en las esclusas, a fin de facilitar los transitos nocturnos. Las mejoras programadas a la capacidad del Canal en el future inmediato contribuiran a resolver los problems originados por las variaciones en las llegadas diarias de naves y, cuando est6n en plena operaci6n, aumentaran la capacidad sostenida del Canal de su nivel actual de 37 a 42 transitos diaries. V-Ll�I I" SPILLWAY DEL CANAL DE PANAMA Enero 9. 1981 /Ejercicios para sefioras El curso de ejercicios para sefioras en el YMCA abarca todos los aspects del ejercicio para sefioras. Las classes se dictan los lunes y jueves, de 9 a 10 a.m. y los martes y jueves, de 5 a 6 p.m. La matricula esti abierta. / ' Judo Aprenda el arte de la defense propia en el curso dejudo con Sensei que ofrecera Eric C6rdova a partir del 13 de .enero en el YMCA de Balboa. Las classes se dictaran los martes y jueves de 6:30 a 8 p.m. La matricula ya estA abierta. Karate Sensei John Bannick invita a todas las personas interesadas a ingresar en el curso de karate del YMCA de Balboa que comienza en enero y que se dicta los lunes, mi6rcoles y viernes, de 7 a 9 p.m. Shotokan es el estilo y la excelencia es la meta de este curso. Para mayor informaci6n llame al 'Y' de Balboa al 52-2839 6 52-2759. Fisico culturismo para ni- nos LDeseas mAs musculos? Zlntentas ingresar en el equipo escolar, pero no tienes el vigor requerido? Enton- ces inscribete hoy en el curso de Fisico Culturismo para Nifios, en el YMCA de Balboa que comienza el 12 de enero. Las classes se dictan los lunes, mi6rcoles y viernes de 3 a 4 p.m. Los nirfos mayores de 11 afios de edad pueden ingresar. Para mayor informaci6n lame al 'Y' al 52-2839 6 52-2759. Clases de nataci6n Un nuevo curso de nataci6n de ocho semanas de duraci6n se ofrecera los sabados en el YMCA de Balboa a partir del 17 de enero. Las classes son dictadas por Valencio Thomas. Todas aqugilas personas entire los dos y 102 anos de edad estfn invitadas a ingresar. Este emocionante curso se ofrecera a un grupo de aprenda a nadar, a los grupos con los distintivos AB, 1 y S, y los grupos de infants y de adults. Se ofrecen tarifas de familiar. El curso se dicta los sfbados por la mafiana. Para mayor informaci6n Ilame al 'Y' al 52-2339 6 52-2759. Renmate La Oficina de Disposici6n de Propiedad del Departamento de Defense, PanamA, tendra un remate el 20 de enero en el Edificio 745 en Corozal. Los clients podran inspec- cionar los articulos del remate desde el 13 hasta el 19 de enero, de 9 a 11:30 a.m. y de I a 3 p.m. Los proponents podrAn inscribirse desde las 7 a.m. el dia del remate. Algunos de los articulos del remate son, muebles, mAquinas de oficina, ropa, refrige- radoras y acondicionadores de aire. Program prenatal El segundo de una series de tres programs de educaci6n para los futures padres tendra lugar en el Hospital Coco Solo del Ej6rcito el martes 13 y el jueves 15 de enero. Esta sesi6n se titula "Atenci6n Personal Durante el Embarazo". La tercera y ultima presentaci6n de la series tendrA lugar el martes 20 y el jueves 22 de enero y se titula "El Parto". Comenzando a las 8:45 a.m. en el primer piso del hospital, las sesiones consistent en discusiones y la presen- taci6n de peliculas. I Frank B. De Abate, oriundo de Col6n, quien ha participado en las actividades y programs sociales del YMCA durante los ultimos 27 anios y fue hasta hace poco gerente. del YMCA de Balboa, ha sido nombrado di- rector ejecutivo del YMCA de Balboa. De Abate, quien es contador, trabaj6 con la Parke- Davis en la Zona Libre de Col6n y con William Brothers en Venezuela. Ely su esposa Elvia y tres hijos viven en la Boca. Cursos de contabilidad La Universidad Nova esta ofre- ciendo un curso en contabilidad avanzada a partir de este mes. El Anico requisite para matricularse en este program de 15 horas de cr6dito es que la persona haya completado por lo menos un afio de contabilidad en una entidad educativa recono- cida. Los estudiantes podrAn esco- ger de una variedad de cursos de contabilidad. Para obtener infor- maci6n adicional llame al 52-4091 o al 52-2494, de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m., de lunes a viernes. Curso sobre el parto Clases de yoga El YMCA de Balboa ofrecera un Este mes se reanudaran las classes curso sobreelpartoa partirdel 15de de Hatha Yoga en el YMCA de enero. . El curso' estard cargo de Balboa. Las classes, impartidas por Cristina Caries. Las classes se dicta- Clarita Svab, se dictan los martes y ran los jueves de 7 a 9 p.m. El jueves de 4:30 a 5:30 p.m. Los program es de seis semanas de interesados pueden ingresar en duraci6n con instrucci6n en ingl6s y espafiol. El curso, que es reconocido quer moment. por el Hospital Gorgas del Ejercito Universidades de EE.UU. aplica las tcnicas mAsavanzadas. ,- Los estudiantes interesados en Campania Berean estudiar en universidades de los Una bo el Estados Unidos, igual que sus Una campania evangelica bajo el tio "La Campafia de ls Bera , padres, estan invitados a reuniones titulo "La Campafia de los Bereans , con representantes de universida- es patrocinada por el Departamento c r de Actividades y Bienestar Social de des e internados privados, hoy a Laicos de la Iglesia Adventista del partir de las 7:30 p.m. y mafiana de ptimo Dia Berean. Las reunions 10:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. en el Holiday Septimo Dia Berean. Las reuniones tendon lugar cada noche alas 7:15 Inn. No se require cita previa. Para tendran lugar cada noche a las 7:15 mayor informaci6n los interesados en la iglesia situada en la Calle I I en mayor informaci6n los interesados pueden Ilamar al telefono 69-1122 Parque Lefevre a partir ,del 18 de pueden lamar al telfono 9-1122 durante las horas indicadas. enero. Se invita al p6blico a asistir. Se obsequiaran regalos. Baile oriental Clases de Nataci6n La matricula esta abierta para un nuevo curso, bailes del Oriente El domingo pasado comenzaron Medio Nivel 1, el cual se inici6 el en la Piscina de Balboa las inscrip- lunes 5 de enero, en el USO-J de cones para el tercer period de Balboa. Unase al grupo de estu- clases de nataci6n del afio escolar y diantes de bailes orientales para continuaran hasta mariana sabado desarrollar buena condici6n fisica y 10 de enero. Las classes estan elegancia al bailar. Para mayor dirnnnihles nara dpnpndientes de informaci6n Ilame al "J" al 52-7259. empleados de la Comisi6n y del Departamento de Defensa (DOD), pero se le dara preferencia a los residents de las comunidades de Balboa, La Boca y Anc6n. Habra classes para principiantes, incluyendo pequefios de 2 a 3 aiios, pre-escolares, nifios de Kindergar- ten, de primaria y para adults, asi como para principiantes avanzados, intermedios de todos los niveles, nadadores y salvavidas avanzados. El period, de diez semanas de duraci6n, comenzara el lunes 19 de enero y continuara hasta el sabado 28 de marzo. Para ma or informacirn, -obr las inscripciones, los interesados pue- den lamar a la Piscina de Balboa, tel6fono 52-5493. Gimnasia para nifias La instructor Lucy Marquez anuncia que a6n hay cupos en el curso de Gimnasia para Nifias del YMCA de Balboa que se iniciara el 12 de enero. El curso se dicta los lunes, mi6rcoles y viernes de 3 a 4:30 p.m. Curso de buceo Descubra las maravillas que exis- ten bajo el mar en Panama, asistiendo al curso de buceo que sera ofrecido por el YMCA de Balboa en el mismo 'Y'y en la base Howard de la Fuerza A6rea a partir del 12 y 13 de enero respectivamente. Cada curso tiene cuatro sernanas de duraci6n. Se podra obtener certifi- ,cado del YMCA, NAUI, PADI, CMAS o LACO. Las classes seran impartidas por el instructor Ren6 G6mez e incluyen sesiones en la piscina y en el aula, ademas de un minimo de dos buceos en el Oc6ano Atlantico. La ma- tricula esta ,abierta a todas las personas mayores de 15 afios en la recepci6n del YMCA de Balboa. Para mayor informaci6n Ilame al'Y' al 52-2839 6 52-2759. 90 , a f 4 Foto por Arthur Pollack El corte de la traditional cinta marc6 la inauguraci6n de la tiendecita de Gamboa la vispera de la Navidad. La ceremonial inaugural cont6 con la participaci6n (desde la izquierda) del Director de Protocolo de la Comisi6n, William De La Mater; el Administrador D. P. McAuliffe; la Presidente del Comitd Asesor de Residentes de Gamboa Priscilla Walker; el Coronel Neal Christensen, y el Gerente General del Almacdn del drea de Panamd Tsutomu Ige. Sostienen la cinta los residents de Gamboa Victor Neil y Darren Dean. La tiendecita estd abierta de 3 a 7p.m. de lunes a viernesy de 9 a.m. a 2 p.m. los s6bados. No abrird los domingos. Paiina 2 s~i~~s~ YC c~cerrs~ Y-, ~� Ir I r !e Sea modelo El pr6ximo curso de modelado de Jackie McClellan se iniciara el 13 de enero en el YMCA de Balboa. Se ofreceran sesiones los martes y jueves, de 5 a 7 p.m. durante ocho semanas. Las classes son coeducacionales y pueden aprovecharlas todas las personas interesadas mayores de 15 afios. El curso abarca cuidado del cabello, vestuario y combinaci6n de colors, postura, confianza en si mismo, aplicaci6n del maquillaje, modelado en desfiles de modas formal e informal y conocimiento de la ultima moda. Los estudiantes del curso pasado de otofio ya estan modelando en el area y celebrarAn su graduaci6n y desfile de modas esta noche a las 7:30 en el auditorio del YMCA. Se invita al p6blico en general a asistir. Ya esta abierta la matricula para el curso de modelado. Para mayor informaci6n Ilame al YMCA-al 52- 2839 6 52-2759. Matriculas en FSU El period de matriculas tardias para la extension del Canal de Panama de la Universidad del Estado de Florida(FSU)continuarA hoy de 2 a 5 p.m. en el. Centro Educativo de Howard, Edificio 708; en la Oficina de la FSU en Albrook, Edificio 808, .y .en el Ceitirb Educativo de Kobbe,Edifici66810, en el sector Pacifico, y en el Centro Educativo de Fuerte Davis, Edificio 32, en el sector Atlantico. Los cursos que se ofrezcan dependent de la demand que determine la matricula. Aprenda Costura Si le gusta la alta costura pero no desea pagar precious elevados por la ropa, iPor qu6 no aprende a disefiar y a coser su propia ropa? Edna C6rdova, graduada de la Escuela Bishop de Confecci6n y Costura, ofrecera un curso de costura profe- sional y disefio en el YMCA de Balboa a partir del 10 de enero. Las classes se ofrecerAn los sAba- dos o martes, y los estudiantes avanzados tendran sesiones los lunes. Todos los cursos tienen duraci6n de diez semanas. La matricula esta abierta. Para mayor informaci6n, los interesados pueden Ilamar a los tel6fonos 52-2839 6 52- 2759. Aprenda espafiol El YMCA de Balboa ofrecera cursos de conversaci6n en espafiol a partir del 12 y 13 de enero. Los cursos nocturnos, a cargo de Bob Schultz, tendran lugar los lunes y mi6rcoles. El curso para principian- tes es alas 6p.m. y el intermedio alas 7:30 p.m. Los cursos diurnos tendran lugar los martes y jueves por las mafianas y abarcaran espaiol de uso diario. Si desea conversar mejor con su empleada domestica, hacer sus compras en el mercado de la localidad o "regatear" con los comerciantes de la ciudad, le con- viene asistir a este curso. Los principiantes asisten a las 8:15 a.m. y los intermedios a las 9:45 a.m. La matricula ya esta abierta. Para mayor informaci6n Ilame al 'Y' al 52-2759 6 52-2839. Enero 9.1981 SPILLWAY DEL CANAL DE PANAMA Nombran 3 nuevos jefes en Servicios Generales El inicio del nuevo aflo registrar la toma de posesi6n de tres nuevos jefes de division en la Direcci6n de Servicios Generales. Ernest B. Hickman ha sido nombrado nuevo Jefe de la Divisi6n de Transporte a Motor, en reem- plazo de B.M. Lohr, quien sejubil6 el 12 de diciembre. Hickman ingres6 a la Compafiia del Canal de Panama en 1970. Primero fue empleado en la Division de Electricidad y posterior- mente fue trasladado a la Divisi6n de I ngenieria. Tiene una licenciatura en ciencias con especializaci6n en ingenieria marina obtenida en la Academia de Marina Mercante de los Estados Unidos, en Kings Point. En 1975 fue trasladado a la Divisi6n de Transporte a Motor como Jefe del Distrito Norte y en 1976 fue Aventurer Por Jan Meriwether En medio de una densa cortinade lluvia en pleno diciembre, dos botecitos impulsados por motors de 80 caballos de fuerza se apresu- raron para colocarse al lado de dos enormes buques que transitaban lentamente hacia el terminal Paci- fico del Canal. Para Jacques Desjardins y su tripulaci6n, Panama marc6 las dos terceras parties de una larga travesia que les ha permitido recorrer 12,200 millas en rios y oc6anos entire Canada y Panama. La expedici6n deberi cubrir otras 6,000 millas antes de Ilegar a sus destiny: el tempestuoso Cabo de Hornos en el extreme mas austral de Sur Ame- Jacques Desjardins creci6 en las proximidades del rio St. Lawrence cerca de Montreal, Canada. Cuan- do apenas frizaba los 19 afios viaj6 en un pequefio bote con motor de 12 caballos de fuerza de Montreal a Nueva York. Desde aquel primer viaje, sus expediciones se han tornado mas ambiciosas en cada oportunidad y su equipo mas sofisticado. Hace diez afios, su suefio de viajar en bote de Montreal, Canada, por los Estados Unidos, principal- mente rio abajo del Misisipi y a lo largo de la costa del AtlAntico por -Centro Am6rica hasta el Canal de Panama, y finalmente bordeando la costa Pacifica de Am6rica del Sur hasta el Cabo de Hornos, comenz6 a tomar forma. Tras abandonar su trabajo en Canada, Desjardins emple6 sus ahorros en acondicionar dos botes de aluminio de 16.5 pies de largo, que 61 bautiz6 Laurentie y Barata- ria. Descubri6 muchos espiritus afines al suyo cuando al anunciar en el Washington Post su proyectado viaje, mis de 300 personas mani- festaron su interns de former parte ascendido al cargo de Asistente del Jefe de la Divisi6n, puesto que desempefi6 hasta su mas reciente promoci6n. Hickman reside con su familiar en Balboa. Robert J. Saarinen sera cl nuevo Jefe de la Divisi6n de Servicios Comunales, tras la jubilaci6n este mes de Charles Newbury. Su nombramiento entra en vigor el II de enero. Saarinen ingres6 a la Compafia del Canal de Panama en 1958, ejerciendo varias posiciones desde entonces, incluyendo la de Asistente del Gerente General de la Division de Abastos. Actualmente es Asistente del Director Asociado de Servicios de Protecci6n y Logis- tica. Vive con su familiar en Balboa. Ernest B. Hickman del Jefe de la Divisi6n de Bomberos reemplazara tambi6n a partir del II de enero al Jefe de esa Divisi6n George Flores, quien se acogera a la Ronald M. Guilliams la Division de Bomberos del Canal en el rango de sargento en 1947. Tenia a su haber 17 afios de experiencia en los diversos campos ML.. Robert J. Saarinen puesto de comando en el sector Atlantico desde hace mas de cinco afos. Reside en Crist6bal con su familiar, pero se mudara al sector Ronald M. Guilliams, Ayudante jubilaci6n. Guilliams se incorpor6 a de la profesi6n. Guilliams ejercia el Pacifico el future pr6ximo. ros en fase final del viaje de 18,000 millas -A Empequeniecidos aun por un modesto remolcador, el "Laurentie"y el "Barataria"parecen arrimarse por seguridad mientras son bloqueados por un enorme cisterna. de su tripulaci6n. Durante la primera fase de su viaje, la pequefia expedici6n incur- sion6 en los Estados Unidos hasta legar a Gulfport, Misisipi, y endere- zar rumbo al sur. Pero en el puerto de Tampico, Mexico, debi6 hacer un alto a causa de problems financieros y mecanicos. Desjardins pas6 los pr6ximos cinco afios trabajando en Vene- zuela, al tiempo que hacia planes y ahorraba para continuar su inte- rrumpida excursion. Desjardins re- gres6 a Tampico y reanud6 alli su aventurajunto a su esposaAdriana, que es de Tampico, y un amigo canadiense. Nuevamente, los planes tan bien trazados y el optimism puesto en la reanudaci6n del viaje tropezaron con un rev6s, en esta ocasi6n en Honduras en, donde uno de los botes sufri6 dafios y debi6 ser hundido a causa de que las turbulentas aguas hacian arriesgado arrastrarlo y el grupo no queria dejarlo a flote. Desjardins recuerda c6mo su amigo, que habia llamado "hogar" al bote desde hacia muchas semanas, llor6 cuando la averiada nave tuvo que ser hundida. A falta de un bote extra para emergencies, el grupo decidi6 una vez mas posponer su viaje al sur. NegAndose tercamente a aban- donar su suefio y a rendirse tras el nuevo inconvenient, Desjardins inici6 nuevamente el process ya rutinario de prepararse para el tercer intent, el que espera se convierta en la 6ltima etapa de su viaje. Los dos botesfueron enviados a Honduras. De alli el grupo zarp6 a Panama con s6lo un contratiempo que lamentar en lo que ha sido una etapa exitosa de la travesia. Cerca del pueblo de Rio Indio en la costa Atlantica de Panama, los botes naufragaron en aguas picadas, pero los pobladores rescataron a sus ocupantes y la mayor parte de sus pertenencias, y los botes no sufrie- ron dafio alguno. Durante el largo trecho, el grupo viajaba de dia procurando tener tierra a la vista. Playas arenosas, pisos rfisticos de iglesias y escuelas y aun los propios botes les servian de cama para pernoctar. Peri6dica- mente se reabastecian y muchas comidas fueron cocinadas en fogo- nes improvisados. Sin estar supeditados a un itinerario, los aventureros han podi- do saborear lo que Desjardins llama "el espiritu de la aventura". Para 61, las experiencias adquiridas y la gente conocida a lo largo del trayecto son mas importantes que el destino final. Detenerse para con- versar con otros navegantes, inter- cambiar impresiones con pescado- res nativos, y responder s las preguntas de los curiosos forman parte del divertido viaje que ha pasado a ser parte de la vida de Desjardins y sus acompafiantes. El y Adriana coinciden en que las personas han sido muy hospitalarias y entusiastas cuando escuchan lo que intentan lograr. Desjardins relata la ocasi6n en que, mientras se hallaban en Guatemala, el Presi- dente de ese pais hizo guardar sus botes en un tren y procedi6 a ofrecerles una gira por Guatemala. El confiesa que alguna gente ha pensado que ellos estan locos por entregarse a tan peligrosa aventura s6lo por el placer de disfrutarla. Tras admitir que embarcaciones mis grandes pueden ser mas seguras, Desjardins afirma que.un bote pequefio ofrece mayores opor- tunidades de conocer y comunicar- se con la gente. Transitar el Canal de Panama apenas le cost al grupo $1.33 por bote, que es la tarifa por tonelada para naves en lastre que cobra el Canal. AdemAs, debi6 pagar $20 por servicios de arqueo. Desjardins y su grupo estin contents de haber dejado atrs las turbulentas aguas del Atlantico. Los botes Laurentie y Barataria fueron atados a un remolcador y quedaron bloqueados por un buque. La expedici6n pasara los pr6xi- mos meses en M6xico con la familiar de Adriana hasta que el tiempo sea propicio para reanudar el viaje. Ellos calculan que la etapa faltante hasta Cabo de Hornos les tomara aproxi- madamente seis meses. Desjardins no esta seguro a d6nde ira o qu6 hara una vez alcance su meta. "Ahora siento que el mundo es mi casa", explica, "y no podr6 volvei a mi antigua forma de vida despu6s de esto". Confia en que grupos y organi/aciones lo ayuden a patrocinar futures expedi- ciones. Pero pase lo que pase, no hay duda de que elind6mito espiritu de Desjardins lo impulsarA a acome- ter nuevas aventuras. "" ���-~i��: .... ;�� ;; Irr~iscu .. ;"-i~c~;~f�:. "- I,.. ��i QDS-i�r F:~� I" n.. 'I*crqLi~t~k~r�� i , ~�rr ' c~�~r: I Gi . A la izquierda, el "Lauren- tie" se asoma en las com- puertas de las Esclusas de Pedro Miguel camino al Pacifico para acometer las 6000 millas que lo separan del Cabo de Hornos, en tanto que Jacques y Adria- na Desjardins (derecha) examinan la ruta. Fotos por Kevin Jenkins Y Arthur Pollack Pigina 3 I � .r r SPILLWAY DEL CANAL DE PANAMA Enero 9, 1981 Salva una vida, COMISION DEL CANAL DE PANAMA OFICINA DE ADMINISTRATION DE PERSONAL aprende el CPR La Asociaci6n Cardiaca Norte- Lista de Vacantes y Traslados americana calcula que las enferme- dades del coraz6n causan la muerte .i a unas 660,000 personas al afo. Si un colega, amigo o ser querido sufre 1 repentinamente un ataque cardiac, Sisabria usted qu6 hacer? Este mes la Direcci6n de Ingenie- � ria y Construcci6n iniciara una series ' de cursos de resucitaci6n cardiopul- a' monar (CPR) en el Edificio de Administraci6n en Balboa Heights. Sa Los medicos informant que si se inicia la resucitaci6n en los cuatro primeros minutes despu6s de sufrir S un colapso, esto permit que un 30 par ciento de las victims que son Ilevadas a hospitals reanuden sus vidas normales. Cada curso es de ocho horas de Albert W. Randall, Vice-Presidente Ejecutivo de la Mutual of duraci6n, dividido en dos sesiones Omaha y de la Divisi6n de Omaha, Nebraska, del Grupo United of de cuatro horas, y esti aprobado por Omaha Group recibi6 recientemente la Llave Maestra del Canal" la Cruz Roja Americana y el de Panamd. La'distinci6n fue entregada por el Jefe del Ramo de Consejo de Seguridad Nacional. El Servicios a los Empleados W. A. Stillivan (derecha) a sus hijos primer curso sera presentado el 20 y Linda y Casey. La condecoraci6n otorgada en el grado de 21 de enero y el segundo el 22y 23,de "-'Maestro Benefactor" reconoce la contribuci6n de Randall, en enero de 7:30 a 11:30 a.m. cada dia. representaci6n de la firma, con las entidades no lucrativas y Para obtener informaci6n deta- actividades tales como la Campaila Federal Combinada y el Ilada adicional y para inscribirse, los Fondo Unido, durante sus 25 aiios de vinculaci6n con el Canal. interesados pueden lamar a Bob Brunson, Oficial de Seguridad para la Direcci6n de Ingenieria y Con- Matriculas en UniversidaddelPC strucci6n al 52-7575. La Universidad del Canal de Panama ya tiene abierta la matricula para el semestre de primavera. Las classes se iniciarin el 19 de enero. Se ofreceran numerosos cursos relacionados con el trabajo en comercio, secretariado, procesa- miento de datos, espatiol e ingles. La matricula para estos cursos es reembolsable. La tarifa de la matricula para los estudiantes de tiempo complete Tambi6n podian ganar dinero extra fabricando artesanias o reparando muebles. La prisi6n, ubicada a orillas del Canal, tiene capacidad para 222 reos, capacidad que nunca fue copada durante la administraci6n de los Estados Unidos. El mayor n6mero de press que tuvo fue de 176. Fuera del complejo hay muchos frutales, incluyendo una variedad de aguacate de la que se dice es una de las mas finas de Panama. En el interin entire fines de septiembre. cuando se finalize el intercambio de prisioneros, y el 31 de diciembre de 1980, la Divisi6n de Policia de la Comisi6n mantuvo una minima fuerza'policial eri la peniten- ciaria para vigilar la propiedad y sus predios. Antes del intercambio de prisio- neros, funcionarios de la Guardia Nacional de Panama pasaron varias semanas en la penitenciaria para familiarizarse con las instalaciones del penal y sus predios, la operaci6n de la lavanderia, los talleres indus- triales y la seguridad. Se tiene entendido que Panama proyecta Respuestas del Crucigrama patrocinados es de $254 por semes- tre. La matricula de tiempo parcial es de $27 por cr6dito de semestre para los empleados del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos y sus depen- dientes. Las classes se dictarAn durante el dia y la noche. El horario de las classes e informaci6n adicional se pueden obtener Ilamando a la Universidad al 52-3304. emplear la penitenciaria para press que cometen su primer delito que sean sentenciados a mis de seis meses de prisi6n y que tengan buenas posibilidades de rehabilita- ci6n. Oficinas tienen nuevos numerous Los n6meros de telCfono de algunas antiguas oficinas del Canal de Panama que fueron transferidas alDepartamento de Defensa han sido cambiados recientemente. A continuaci6n damos una lista de los n6meros viejos y los nuevos. Centro de Saludl Mental de Corozal (Departamento de Siquia- tria, Hospital Gorgas). Viejo 52-3832 52-3845 52-3868 52-3876 52-3893 52-3919 52-3923 52-3968 52-7160 52-7178 52-7193 52-7222 52-7274 Centro para la Prevencidn y. Control de Enfermedades A nimales. ADPAC (Clinica Veterinaria). 52-3210 85-4713 52-3457 85-5866 52-3886 ,85-5867, 52-7933 * 85-5119 Comisidn de Monumentos tde Bara- Ilas Norteamericanas (cementerio). 52-2547 85-5016 * El revisado de vehiculos motorizados para 1981 continua- ri llevAndose a cabo en las Divisiones de Transporte a Mo- tor en Mount Hope y Anc6n hasta el 15 de marzo. Las horas de inspecci6n son de 8 a.m. hasta el mediodia y de 2 a 5 p.m., de lunes a viernes y de 8 a.m. a I p.m. los sdbados. * El Comit6 Asesor de Resi- dentes del Pacifico se reunir4 el mi6rcoles 14 de enero a partir de las 7:30 p.m., en el Centro de Adiestramiento del Canal de Panama. Rudolph Crespo, Jefe de la Secci6n de Documentaci6n de Empleados y Carga, serd el orador invitado. * Este mes se iniciaran las inspecciones anuales de las casas en las areas de viviendas de la Comisi6n. Estas inspecciones son regidas por reglamentos existentes a fin de localizar peligros de incendio en el hogar. Los bombers de Panama efec- tuaran las inspecciones en los distritos de Balboa y Coco Solito. Los residents serAn notificados previamente de la fecha en que se inspeccionarin sus casas. * El Registrode vehiculos y la expedici6n de las places se iniciaron el 5 de enero en ambos sectors del Istmo. Represen- tantes de la Secci6n de Registro de Vehiculos del Oficial Pre- voste de la Brigada 193 cstar6n disponibles en las instalacioncs del TrAnsito en Ancon para cntregar los calcamonias de las Fucrzas Armadas. I.os residents del Atlantico pueden obtener sus calcamonias en el Edificio 203 en Fuerte Gulick. Las horas labo- rables son de 7:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. * El lote en la intersecci6n de la Carretera Gaillard y la Calle Pier, que actualmente se usa para exhibir vehiculos de propiedad privada para la venta, esta incluido en un Area que la Autoridad Portuaria de Panama usarA para expandir sus opera- clones. El area, que estA siendo cercada, no estard disponible para la venta de vehiculos despu6s del 20 de enero. Fun- cionarios de la Comisi6n y de la Rep6blica de Panama estan considerando destinar otros lu- gares para este prop6sito. Para Empleados Salario base drea de POSICIONES PERMANENTES Panamod Oricinista Asistente (Mecanografla). LN-6'..... $8,486.40 Oficinista Esten6grafo(a) LN-41 .............. $7,196.80 Oficinista-Mecan6grafo(a), LN-31 ............. $6,718.40 Ayudante de Mecanico Tornero, LM-5 (Se require saber nadar) ...................... $3.20 Pintor, LM -9 .................................. $4.11 Despachador(a) Supervisor(a) de Vehiculos a Motor, LN-5 (Se require saber ingles. y tener licencia de conductor) ........... .. $7,779.20 POSICIONES TEMPORALES Oficinista-Mecan6grafo(a), LN-4' (Se require saber ingles) (Hasta el 15-7-81) ................................$7,196.80 Oficinista, Seguridad Industrial (Mecanografia), LN-5' (Bilingiie), (Hasta un afio) .................. $7,779.20 Direcidn Division Elect. O.A.F. Almacenes Esclusas Mant. D.T.M. Of. del Dir. de Marina Seg. Indust. A 1 P i P I Formal de Solicitar el Empleo: Las solicitudes deben presentarse al Ramo de Empleo y Colocaciones Edificio 366. Anc6n. o en el Edificio 1105. Cristobal. usando el Formulario 443. SOLICITUD DE TRASLADO. eh un plazo no mayor de site (7) dias calendarios despuds de la fecha de esta publicaci6n. Este plato de 7 dias calendarios estt sujeto a pr6rroga a petici6n de la division que anuncia la vacant o seg6n lo decide el Jefe del Ramo de Empleo y Colocaciones. Los requisitos pueden revisarse en la Biblioteca y Museo. Pueden obtenerse mas informed en el Ramo de Empleo y Colocaciones. telfonos 52-3583. 52-7996 6 43-7219. Solicitantes con Condici6n de Carrera: Las solicitudes de los solicitantes con condici6n de carrera seran consideradas solamente si no hay otros solicitantes en la L.ista de Reempleo Proritario. Solicitantes con Impedimentos Fisicos: Las personas calificadas que lengan impedimenlos fisicos pueden llamar o visitar al Coordinador del Programa para la Colocacidn de Personas Impedidas a fin de ser asesoradas con respect a las vacantes que aparecen arriba. La oflicina del Coordinador cstA situada en el Edificio 366. Anc6n. iel6fono 52-7867. Consideraci6n do Reascenso: Los empleados q ue pasaron a grados inferiores a causade reducci6n de personal lendrAn derecho automdticamcnte a consideraci6n preferential para su reascenso a cualquiera de las siguientes vacantes permanentes para la cual scan id6neos. No obstante. como double verificaci6n, los empleados que screen tener derecho a tal consideraci6n preferencial deberin solicitar las vacantes en las cuales est6n interesados e indicar en su solicited que fueron colocados en grades inferiores debido a reducci6n de personal. La consideraci6n de candidates para reascenso tendri lugar antes de proceder a llenar la position mediante el process competitive. Igualdad do Oportunidades de Empleo: Todo solicitante capacitado recibirA consideraci6n para los cmpleos sin distinci6n de raza, religion. color, origen national. sexo.edad. partidarismo yafiliaci6n political' impedimento fisico. ocualquier otro factor que no sea de merito. Deberi someterse una solicited por separado para cada uno de los empleos que aparecen en la list. 'Los salaries base indlcados arriba, son los salaries iniciales para los empleados contratados en la Repdblica de Panama por primers vez despues del 7 de oetubre de 1979. Estos salaries, con excepci6n de aquellos identificados como de oficios criticos, serin ajustados de acuerdo con la Base de Sueldos Area del Canal o con la Base de Sueldos de los Estados Unldos, segin la elegibilidad del solicitante escogido. A la base de sueldo de los ciudadanos estadounidenses se le afladira un diferencial tropical. Ademds, se le ailadiri un incentive para la contrataci6n y retenci6n de personal al salario base applicable de los empleados contratados fuera de la Republica de Panama. ISe require examen escrito. Se hallan listos documents El Ministerio de Comercio .e Industries tiene listos los documen- tos de reconocimiento legal provi- sional de otras 32 organizaciones no lucrativas del area del Canal. Los representantes legales de esas orga- nizaciones deberin retirar los docu- mentos de Certificaci6n y Reconoci- miento en las oficinas localizadas en el piso 17 del Edificio de la Loteria Nacional de Beneficencia ,en la Avenida Cuba, de 7 a.m. a 3 p.m., de lunes a viernes. Las organizaciones no lucrativas que operan en el area del Canal de Panama y no han solicitado el reconocimiento provisional deben hacerlo lo antes possible. Para ello deben enviar una carta solicitando la certificaci6n de su status de organi- zaci6n no lucrative a Joseph Wood, Director de la Oficina de Adminis- traci6n Ejecutiva, oficina 205, Edifi- cio de Administraci6n, Balboa Heights. La carta debe incluir los nombres de tres miembros de la organizaci6n que puedan ser sus representantes. La certificaci6n debe luego ser entregada a la oficina del Ministerio de Comercio e Industrias indicada arriba. junto con dos copias de los estatutos de la organizaci6n. Para mayor informaci6n, los interesados pueden Ilamar a Ara- celly, Minquez al 27-42422; extensi~is- 119, o a Gladys Diaz, en la Divisi6n de Servicios Administrativos, al 52- 7995. A continuaci6n la lista de las organizaciones cuyos representantes legales deben retirar los documents de Certificaci6n y Reconocimiento. 4:15 Club (The); ABC-Preschool; Acacia Consistory No. 336 A.A.S.R. PHA; American Legion, Inc. Nathaniel .I. Owen Post 3 club (The); Asociaci6n de Estudiantes Latinoamericanos; Atlantic Little League/Farm League; Balboa Church of Christ; Boy Scouts of America (The); Canal Zone Military Lodge No. 174: Canal Zone Pacific Power Squa- dron: Cardenas Women's Club; Ca- ribbean College Club: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Coco Solo Resident's Advisory Committee; Coope- rativa de Ahorro y Cr6dito Anc6n. R.L.: Crist6bal Gun Club: Crossroads Tennis Club; First Baptist Church; Geraldine C. Scales Chapter No. 115, Order of the Eastern Star: Lakeview Golf Club: Los Caballeros Riding Club: Medical Asso- ciation of the Isthmian Canal Zone: Mindi Acres Riding Club: Miraflores Hobby Shop: Pacific Women's Softball league ; Panama Canal Tarpon Club (The): Panama Canal Yacht Club: Reserve Officers Association of the United States: Special Education Asso- ciation of the C.Z.: Sweet Adelines Inc.: Twin Oceans Chapter No. 1: U.S. Army Thrift Shop (Pacific): Febrero 3- 4 Administraci6n 7- 8 Oficina de Administraci6n de Finanzas 14-15 Direcci6n de Ingenieria y Construcci6n 17-18 Direcci6n de Marina 24-25 Direcci6n de Servicios Generales 28-Mar. I Direcci6n de Ingenieria y Construcci6n Paigina 4 Transici6n (Viene de la pdgina I) N'er'o 85-4507 85-4642 85-4618 85-5815 85-4619 85-5965 85-4169 85-4641 85-5707 85-5411 85-5768 85-4517 85-5419 ~ NI"L F A A C M"A I L T~l 0 ll~~IVOR/~olls 77 'IV z oEIIIE~o l I 1A Akl 'bl I~~lIA I ~4A1 14 6 T 09IAI~l A I IT 0" ~IIII M ",L I - l -m |
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| 0 | sobekcm_page_globals.constructor | |
| 0 | sobekcm_page_globals.constructor | Application State validated or built |
| 0 | sobekcm_database.verify_item_lookup_object | |
| 0 | sobekcm_page_globals.constructor | Navigation Object created from URI query string |
| 0 | sobekcm_database.verify_item_lookup_object | |
| 0 | sobekcm_page_globals.display_item | Retrieving item or group information |
| 0 | sobekcm_page_globals.get_entire_collection_hierarchy | Retrieving hierarchy information |
| 0 | sobekcm_assistant.get_entire_collection_hierarchy | |
| 0 | cached_data_manager.retrieve_item_aggregation | |
| 0 | cached_data_manager.retrieve_item_aggregation | Found item aggregation on local cache |
| 0 | item_aggregation_builder.get_item_aggregation | Found 'all' item aggregation in cache |
| 0 | system.web.ui.page.page_load (ufdc.page_load) | |
| 0 | sobekcm_page_globals.constructor.on_page_load | |
| 0 | html_echo_mainwriter.add_style_references | Adding style references to HTML |
| 0 | html_echo_mainwriter.add_text_to_page | Reading the text from the file and echoing back to the output stream |
| 33 | html_echo_mainwriter.add_text_to_page | Finished reading and writing the file |