Youngblood

GILLICH WINS ARMY PRIZEDr. William J. Gillich of the Ballistic Research Laboratory receivedthe Department of the Army Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service, the Army's most prestigious civilian award.Gillich received the award during ceremonies at the Pentagon.He was recognized for contributions to the planning and management of advanced armor research and development programs, which resultedin the fielding of effective passive armor for the M1 and M1A1 tanks, reactive armor for the M60 tank and the development of prototype advanced armor for the M2/M3 Bradley and the M1A2 tank.

Sitting back in the cushions, one leg draped over the arm of the chair, Nathan Purdee strikes a Superfly pose -- cool, casual and confident.Best known for the role of Nathan Hastings in CBS's "The Young and the Restless," the 40-year-old actor is taking time out to promote his first film, "The Return of Superfly," which opens nationally on Friday. He was in town yesterday to tape a segment for the "Tim and Daphne" talk show, which will air at 11 a.m. Nov. 13 on Channel 2.Mr. Purdee, who lives in North Hollywood, stars in the role of Youngblood Priest, a former dope dealer who has gone straight and now has compassion for the victims of drug dealing.