CHINFO 2000 9U4#(4#4s0~4~j Merit Award Winner Gaze Vol.58 No.44 Friday, November 9,2001

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Worship Service Rescheduled Catholic worship service this Saturday has been changed from 5:30pm to 4pm due to the Marine Corps Ball. FMI call 4431/5350.

School Photos School photos are scheduled for Wednesday, USS McInerney (FFG 8) arrivedfor supplies and shelter from Hurricane Michelle ' Nov. 14 at the High School, Thursday, Nov. heavy weather and was a welcome sightfor Sailors here. Over the years, fewer Navy 15 at the Elementary School and make-up ships spend time in GTMO and we become more accustomed to seeing Coast Guard photos as needed at both schools on Friday, vessels at our piers. Although their stay was short, we know that McInerney will pass Nov. 16. Advance payment is required. FMI the word: GTMO s still a great place to visit! call 2207/3500. Candlelight Champagne Basewide Beautification Scheduled Supper on Deer Pt. By Trish Loop, Public Works and trucks staged at that location for trash Tickets for the December 2 Candlelight Environmental Department Manager turn in. Champagne Supper on Deer Point are going On 16 November, a base-wide cleanup will Plans are as follows: Saturday on sale at the NEX Atrium get underway at GTMO involving all hands, 0730-0800 -Activity Rep will check in at 10 from 10am-noon. Tickets are November all departments, activities, tenant commands the Command Post (Jerk House) $20 for E-7 and above, Officers and and contractors. 0800-1200 - Activities pick up trash at Civilians, and $10 for E-6 and below. Only areas. 65 tickets are available and there is a limit of Areas are currently being assigned to the assigned four tickets per individual purchaser. This each activity. COMNAVBASEGTMO INST 1200-1300 - Turn in trash at the event is a progressive dinner along Deer 11000.2, Base Cleanliness and Appearance Command Post (Jerk House) Point that includes Hors d' Ouvres and Standards, is being updated to reflect these 1300-1500 - Enjoy burgers/hotdogs and salad at the first homes with dinner, dessert new assignments. drinks ($0.50/ea) at the Command Post Capt. and Mrs. Buehn's and entertainment at On 16 Nov 01, PWD will establish a 1500 - Dismissed home on the Point. Proceeds from the event command post at the Jerk House. Activities The base-wide cleanup is being held to benefit the GTMO Red Cross programs. will pick up trash bags and turn in trash at celebrate America Recycles Day and to kick on page 5) (Continued this location. There will be extra dumpsters (Continued on page 8) I GAZETTE

U.S. Naval Base Veteran's Day Message: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba From the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff This Veterans Day is an especially solemn occasion as we pay tribute to not only those who served, who fought, and who died for this great Nation in wars past, but also to the new veterans of the ongoing war against terrorism. Commander, Naval Base CAPT Robert A. Buehn Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen from both the active and reserve components all have a vital role defending the homeland as well as rooting out terrorists at Chief Staff Officer CDR Michae Fair home and abroad. This first war of the 21st century is unlike any of the wars fought in the 20th century, but our goals in this conflict are consistent with what we have fought for throughout our Command Master Chief history. We seek to CM;1DMC(AV''SW) Ellen M. Mustain defend America against all forms of threat and tyranny. And we will win - decisively - so that Public Affairs Officer future generations may enjoy peace and prosperity without the fear of terrorist attacks on American JOC Richard Evans soil. This newspaper is an and reflect on the great sacrifices made by our authorized As we pursue victory, it is fitting to pause publication for members of predecessors. Today marks the 80th anniversary of the first interment of one of our fallen comrades, the military service stationed overseas. Its "an American soldier known but to God," in the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National contents do not necessarily Cemetery. It remains our duty to ensure that his sacrifice and the sacrifice of all Americans who reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the have offered up their lives Department of Defense or in the cause of freedom and liberty, to include those who perished on Sept. 11, 2001, were not the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. given in vain. The Joint Chiefs of Staff and I join our countrymen in paying homage to you, our veterans, for all Phone: 4502, 4819 Fax: 5279 Voicemail: 4520 that you have done and continue to do in the service of your country. You and those who came E-mail: [email protected] before you vanquished determined foes, liberated oppressed peoples, and secured our cherished GAZETTE On-line: freedoms. You have made a positive difference forAmerica and the rest of the world. Our young www.nsgtmo.navy.mil men and women who serve today continue to build upon that just and honorable tradition.

RICHARD B. MYERS Energy Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Conservation Want home news The Guantanamo Bay Gazette Keep your car or special truck well-tuned. home delivery? is preparing an online A well-tuned edition on the 2001 vehicle uses less We can deliver! Guantanamo Bay Navy fuel and Birthday Ball. If you have a releases less photo or photos that you pollution into the would like to contribute to atmosphere. this edition, please contact Onine E ditioni JOC Ric Evans at 4502 or email the Gazette office at Water Pick up your online Gazette emithGateofcet Conservation at www.nsgtmo.navy.mil [email protected].

NOVEMBER TIDAL DATA Oct 29 - Nov 4 Total Used: 5,429,691,0 DATE TIME LEVEL TIME LEVEL TIME LEVEL TIME LEVEL Daily Avg: 775,670.1 10 0357 1.25 0949 0.40 1633 1.65 2301 0.41 11 0515 I A2 1106 0.45 1726 1.55 2342 027 Daily Goal. 700,000 12 0620 1.62 1224 0.47 1814 1.45 -.- --- We spent 310,064.13 13 (X)24 0.15 0720 1.79 1330 0.49 1902 1.35 OVER our goal last 14 0106 0.05 0814 1.93 1430 0.50 1950 125 week, I5 0148 -).01 003 2.01 1531 1.17 2033 i.i7 16 0231 4)002 0951 2.03 1625 0.55 2115 1.10

Paar 2 Priday Novemberr 9, 2001 GAZETTE Getting into Paintball-GTMO Style Craig Basel elimination. Once MWR Outdoor Recreation Director you're on the field, Sporting events in Guantanamo Bay are make yourself as social activities. Sports serve as a release small a target as you for both spectators and participants, possibly can. dissipating excess energies and tensions. In Crouch behind paintball, there is a fabric oftension, a pattern bunkers, fire, move of complex pressures that assists in this to another bunker process. In a healthy way, paintball puts the and fire again. players into highly emotional circumstances Watch the more forcing them to react, decide on an action, experienced players execute that action and lessen stress. After and learn from their a good day of paintball, stress is reduced, actions and teamwork is formed and genuine friendships mistakes. Listen to are developed. directions from Paintball is an extreme sport and is not teammates so you acceptable for everyone. Paintball is an know when to move adrenaline charged and exciting sport! or provide cover fire However, when you go paintballing, you for someone moving. Keep your eyes open other sport. If you are eliminated or your don't need to be afraid or ready to go into and watch for specific playing techniques team looses, keep your chin up, there will combat. Paintball is just plain fun! and strategies that you can develop into be another game for you to play! Being hit by a paintball really does not your own style. Remember that everybody The MWR Ground Zero Paintball Field hurt that much. If you're scared, you can has different playing styles. Some players sponsors many different wear thick or baggy clothing. You can wear are defensive, sitting back and waiting or tournaments, provides high tech rental and retail whatever you want to wear as long as it does staying behind one bunker, while others are equipment, and party options. We are here not prevent the ball from breaking upon very offensive, moving quickly around the to make your paintball experience an impact. Light padding over sensitive areas field, firing on the move and trying to gain enjoyable one! Remember the main reason is recommended and acceptable, but not the advantage. you're out there is to participate in an required. The only strict requirement is the Paintball is a team sport. During extreme sport, develop friendships, develop goggle system. Only approved paintball recreational play, teams are randomly picked teamwork and have fun! goggles are authorized for use and we do at the field. Focus on developing your team Play hard, play clean and most not deviate from this requirement. On your before the start of play by working together importantly enjoy yourself! Can you handle first outing, you will probably be anxious and developing strategies based on input the Rush? Call 23.45 or 2381 for more about getting hit but don't sweat it. Even from all the players. If your team wins the are capable of early game, be a gracious winner, just like in any information. the best players 4

To the Guantanamo Bay Community: Today I received a "PrayerGram" post card in the mail from a member of the Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church in Jackson, GA. I would like to share it with you. "Iwantedto take a moment this morning to let you know that you and all of the men and women in your command are in my prayers today. I pray that in the days to come 6od will give you the strength that you need " In Prayer, Mike 6rant. I haven't been to Jackson GA, and I haven't met Mike Grant, nor been to his church, but when I read the PrayerGram, I was reminder once again that we are not forgotten here in GTMO and Americans back home believe in us. CMD/MC(SW/AW) Ellen Mustain

Page 3 - Friday, November 9, 2001 I GAZETTE I Worship Services

Roman Catholic Mass (Main Chapel) Saturday Reconciliation 1630 Eucharist/Mass 1730 Sunday Eucharist/Mass 0900 Getting Answer Protestant Service In this weeks column I'd like to address the (Main Chapel) Sunday most commonly asked questions about enlisted Worship Service 1100 detailing procedures. Hopefully the answers provided here will answer some ofyour specific Lay Led Services questions on how the detailers operate. NCCS(SW) John Drenning Q: Can I get a "C" school in route to my next NAVSTA Command Career Counselor Church of Jesus Christ of duty station? Latter Day Saints A: Most "C" school quotas are utilized to fill Q: I was just advanced in rate. Does my tour (Sanctuary A) NEC requirements of a command's billet file. If length change to match my new paygrade? Sunday there is a valid requirement for a NEC and if a A: No. PRDs are set for the paygrade you were Sacrament 0900 school quota is open in the proper transfer when the orders were issued. They are not adjusted Filipino Bible Fellowship window then a "C" school will be considered in due to advancements or reductions in rate. (SanctuaryA) route to the next command. Sunday Worship Service 1800 Q: I'm an E5 interested in an E6 billet. Can the Q: I negotiated a set of orders, when will I get detailers go one up or one down in paygrade any Inglesia Ni Cristo them? time they want to? (SanctuaryB) A: Each detailer writes their orders as soon as A: No. Any time a detailer wants to make a Sunday Worship Service 2000 possible near the six-month window. Specifically paygrade substitution they are required to get your detailer could only answer exactly when they approval from EPMAC. This is not a detailer Pentecostal Gospel are released. The orders are written via Naval decision. Temple message or sent by mail. Each format has a (SanctuaryC) Sunday specified delay that is dependent on lots of Q: When will the next reqs be available? Worship 0800 & 1700 factors, but most orders are in the Sailor's hand A: You can find the schedule for the req cycles within three weeks of being released by the on the back of the LINK Seventh Day Adventist magazine, at (SanctuaryB) detailer. Upon receipt ofyour orders in my office, www.bupers.navy.mil/jass, or on the bulletin board Saturday I will immediately forward a copy to you and your outside my office in Bulkeley Hall. Service 0930 & 1630 Department Career Counselor via e-mail. United Gospel Q: Where can I view the res? (Main Chapel) Q: Can I use my GUARD 2000 option for a A: If you have access to the internet, you can Sunday guaranteed assignment? view your reqs at www.bupersaccess.navy.mil., Service 1245 All A: BUPERS encourages the use of the personnel should have a password to access the United Jamaeian GUARD 2000 option but there has to be a valid site. To obtain a password, just log on at the Fellowship billet available in the location or platform of address listed above and follow the password (Motin Ctr Complex - BLDG. 1036) choice. The detailer cannot create a billet for you instructions. After you have your password, you (Next to the Cable Company) Sunday that doesn't exist. will be able to view the reqs. Worship 1100 Q: How do I get considered for a Special Duty Q: I see a req I'd like to apply * Please ask the Faith Group for, what is the Representative about Education Program assignment? application procedure? Programs. Bible Study, Prayer A: Each rating detailer provides personnel to A: Obtain a JASS application from your Groups. Choirs, etc., or FM1 call the Chaplain's Office at 2323 * the specialduty programs. There are parameters Department Career Counselor, fill out the information that must be followed by each rate/rating for each on the billet(s) you would like to apply for, sign it, assignment. Discuss the special programs and deliver to my office. I will submit your For more information about worship services call the Base Chapel at 2323 options with your detailer when you are negotiating your next assignment. (Continued on page -5) Page 4 - Friday November 9, 2001 I GAZETTE I Adult Bible Study Bring your Bible and join in a study of the prophetic book of Daniel. Class runs from This Week in Naval Sunday Nov. 11 through the end ofJanuary. Class (Continuedfrom page 1) is held on Chapel Hill from 9:30-10:30am in the History GTMO Single Parent Fellowship Hall across from the Chaplain's office. Everyone is welcome. FMI contact Jack Support Group Rumbaugh at 5705. A support group for single parents and those - Nov. 10, 1775: The Marine Corps is parents who are geographically separated from Family their spouses is being formed in Guantanamo Military born when the Continental Congress Bay. The main focus of the group will be to Appreciation Week votes to establish two battalions ofMarines. The senior officer was Capt. provide moral support for those in similar November 18-25, 2001 is Military Family situations. The group is open to parents with Samuel Nicholas, now considered the Week. In honor of military families, the FFSC first Commandant of the Marine Corps. children of all ages. It is my hope with the are having and Military Family Representatives - Nov. 11, 1920: Lenah S. Higbee diversity in children's ages, that parents will be a Military Family Life Collage Contest. Entries able to benefit from one another with their own becomes the first woman to receive the must depict personal military family life. Navy Cross while still living. Higbee, experiences. The Fleet and Family Support Collages are to be constructed by the entire family superintendent of the Navy Nurse Corps, Center has offered their assistance and support contest is for on standard poster board. This was awarded the medal for her of the group. When the group is established, it Please submit active duty military families only. exemplary service during World War I. will provide moral support and an outlet for single 21, 2001 collages by 4pm Wednesday, November Three years after her death in 1941, USS parents to participate in family oriented activites, Center. at the Fleet and Family Support Higbee (DD 806) was commissioned and provide assistance to inbound personnel in First, Second and Third prizes are awarded. similar situations. If interested, phone ISI Gallops in her honor - the first warship named at 4207 (DWH) 7337(AWH) or HM3 Bates at 7- for a woman. 2380 (DWH) or 5337 (AWH). Conserve Water - - Nov. 12, 1912: Lt. Theodore Ellyson Watering makes the first successful launching of Landscape an airplane (A-3) by catapult during a Community Tree Lighting Secured test at the Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Ceremony All landscape watering is secured until further - Nov. 13, 1942: The five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa, perish at Everyone is invited to share the spirit as we notice due to the effects of weather related to the sea when a Japanese submarine sinks display our Stars and Stripes in GTMO, Holiday recent passing of Hurricane Michelle. Runoff their ship, USS Juneau Style, with music, entertainment and a surprise from the storms is washing silt into the bay and (CL 52), following naval action during the Battle visitor. Bring the whole family to this celebration Guantanamo River which threatens the of Guadalcanal. Two warships have at the NEX Atrium, Saturday, November 24 at equipment currently used to produce our water since been named in their honor. 4pm. supply in GTMO. That system is being shut down until the water clears again in about a week. - Nov. 14, 1846: A naval force of Sailors We currently maintain about a two-week supply and Marines attack and capture Parent Education: of fresh water in storage and water production Tampico, Mexico, during the Mexican- Communicating with your should be back in place before that supply runs American War. The force is drawn from out if we watch our water consumption and avoid the warships Mississippi, Vixen, Child excessive use. Watch the Roller and listen to local Princeton, Spitfire, St Mary's, Porpoise Learn Techniques that enhance communication radio for word on when the landscape watering and Petrel. with your children. Wednesday November 28th ban is lifted. For vital yard plants, use dishwater - Nov. 15, 1960: The first fleet ballistic .4 from 1030-1130 at the Fleet and Family Support and bathwater to provide an interim water supply missile submarine, USS George Center. For more information call X4141. for your favorite potted plants. Washington (SSBN 598), leaves Charleston, S.C., on its first fleet ballistic missile patrol. Q: I want to extend my tour here at - Nov. 16, 1973: Skylab 4, commanded Answers Guantanamo Bay. When should I submit by Marine Corps Lt. Col. Gerald P. Carr, is launched as the final Skylab mission. (From page 4) my OTEIP request? It lasted 84 days and included 1,214 A: 12 months prior to your PRD. Do not application for you. You can always fax your Earth orbits. It was designed to prove wait until your nine-month mark prior to your request to my office at extension 4309. that humans could live and work in PRD. Your billet will become available on the space for extended periods, and to Q: When should I begin to negotiate req and another Sailor can apply and be expand knowledge of solar astronomy for your current billet at GTMO and orders? selected well beyond Earth-based observations. A: Begin immediately upon entering your you will no longer be eligible to OTEIP. Recovery was made by USS New Orleans (LPH 11). nine-month detailing window. You have this answers some of the nothing to gain by waiting. When you begin Hopefully questions you have about the detailing negotiating early in your window you have This Week in Navy History is a product of process. For more information, please the maximum number of billets to choose the Navy News Service Washington D.C. contact me at extension 4488 or via e-mail at from. Page 5 - Friday November 9, 2001 iI GAZETTE I Northeast Gate: a Prized Location for Re-enlistments and Awards Presentations

October 19th found members of Personnel Support Detachment here boarding a bus for the Northeast Gate to attend two re-enlistments and an awards presentation. It isn't often that people travel to this historic location and being there is a vivid reminder that we are not on a small island populated by American military members an d their families, but an island that has it's population, language and ideology, different from our own.

Re-enlisting at the Northeast Gate are PNI Pedro Santiago (left) and PN2 David Rosi of PSD Guantanamo Bay. CDR Bill Pappas, Commanding Officer PSA Jacksonville administers the oath as Millie Santiago and Jessica Rosa witness the ceremony. Both PN2 David Rosa, Millie and Jessica received certificates of appreciaton for their support of their husband's PSD Sr Sailor of the Quarter military service.

DK3 Maria Armonta PSD Jr: Sailor of the Quarter

Congratulations to all the award winners and the hard working staff of Personnel Support CDR Bill Pappas, Commanding Officer ofPSA Jacksonvillepresents a Navy and Marine Detachment Corps Achievement Medal to ITI William Ortiz-Cruz from his previous command, NAS Brunsw'ick, Brunswick, Maine. Guantanamo Bay

Page 6 - Friday November 9, 2001 COMMUNITY Happy B MainICrp From the halls of Post 46 to the shores of Guantanamo Bay, they will eat birthday cake and accept the birthday greetings of the Commandant of the Marine Corps on the occasion of the 226th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Marine Corps. They will recount the glory of USMC lore and hear the names of Marine heros. They will recall battles against incredible odds and hear Marines talk of glory that will not fade away. One comment they will hear is that no matter what the holiday, celebration or occasion, Marines are on duty worldwide. Earlier this week, Marines who will patrol the fenceline of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay while . their fellow Marines celebrate at the Marine Birthday Ball, listened to the comments of Commander Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, and Commanding Officer of Naval Station GTMO, Capt. Robert Buehn. In his comments, Capt. Buehn reminded these young Marines that their predecessors played a vital and significant role in the history of Guantanamo Bay. It is here on this oldest overseas U.S. base, that Marines have served the longest away from our home shores. Marines landed here 103 years ago and the Marines who serve here today carry on that historic commitment to freedom and democracy. (Above) At a preliminary birthday Saturday Evening the rest ofGuantanamo Bay's Marines and a large part of the community gathering and dinner for Marines who are will gather to celebrate the long and illustrious history of the USMC. unable to attend the Birthday Ball Happy Birthday Marines! Saturday evening because they will be on duty, Major Scott Packard and Captain Robert Buehn participate in a tradition that gives the first pieces of cake to the oldest and youngest Marines present. Both Maj. Packard and Capt. Buehn addressed the Marines prior to the birthday dinner at Post 46, the Naval Station galley.

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Let them eat cake, and lots of it. Wednesday morning found Capt. Robert Buehn and Maj. Scott Packard in the lobby of the local Navy Federal Credit Union, No, they weren't there to check on an account or make a deposit, they were there to accept a birthday cake celebrating the 126th Marine Corps birthday Making the presentation was local Navy Federal Credity Union facility manager, Kim Veditz.

Page 7 - Friday November 9, 2001 4I GAZETTE II Military Family Appreciation Week

President George Bush has recognized e-mail attachment at: the week of 18-24 November 2001 as Military military.fmilvessav(alpersnetnavymil. Family Appreciation Week to show The deadline for Navy families to appreciation for military families serving our submit their essays and nation. applications is lOam CST 14 In support of this recognition by the November 01. Commander in Chief of our nation's military, b. Children/youth picture contest. Navy leadership has taken the lead in 1) Local and Navy-wide winners will encouraging Navy participation in this effort. be selected for recognition. Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Vern c. Teen logo contest. Clark, has encouraged commanding officers, 1) The winning installation receives Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC), "Teen-on-Wheels" package for chaplains and Morale, Welfare and their local youth program. The Recreation (MWR) activities to develop package includes transportation special programs to celebrate or honor Navy and teen specific recreation and families. fitness equipment. Navy Commands and organizations who's d. Installation Commander Grant Program primary mission is to serve the Sailor and 1) to assist installations with Navy Families have jumped into the project military family appreciation with both feet and organized programs to programs, commands, FFSCs, fully recognize the value of the Navy Family. chaplains and MWR departments Navy Personnel Command (NPC) MWR are promoting military family and FFSC have developed a Military family appreciation week information appreciation week package that includes: through all authorized channels at a. Family essay contest. bases worldwide to ensure 1) Seven grand prize winners will maximum participation. receive an all-expense-paid trip for The military family appreciation week five family members to attend a package and all contest rules are available Garth Brooks concert onboard the at: ww.mwr.navymil. USS Enterprise in Norfolk, VA on For additional information, the NPC point November 21, 2001. of contact is Mr. Greg young (PERS-659d) at 2) Runners up receive Navy DSN 882-6699 or commercial, 901-874-6699. Exchange shopping sprees. You may also email him at 3) Submissions must be made via [email protected].

To celebrate America Recycles Day, high Cleanup school and elementary school students have prepared posters that are displayed (Continuedfrom page 1) throughout the base to remind us to recycle. COMNAVBASEGTMO INST 11000.2 off re-implementation of the station provides guidelines to ensure we all pitch in instruction. and do our part to make the base look great. As Americans, we need to do our part to Lets keep the trash off the streets and keep conserve resources and recycle whenever the base looking sharp. This is our home, possible. lets take care of it. There will be special bins at the Command If you have any questions or if you are a Post to deposit recyclables collected during dependent and want to volunteer to join in cleanup efforts, athough it is recommended the cleanup efforts, please contact PWD that pickup crews do their best to sort the Environmental at 4662 ext 204. No volunteers recyclable trash as it is collected. will be turned away! Page 8 - Friday November 9, 2001 I GAZETTE I II Ceramic Shop Offers Inexpensive Holiday Gift Option Everything from angels to vases created in clay By JO1 Patrick Lane tools you'll need cost only a few dollars and According to Grewe, you can come alone With the holiday season right around there is no charge to use the facilities, or bring a group, she welcomes the corner many are thinking about finding including the brand new kilns recently organizations large and small. "We have the perfect gift for friends or family purchased by MWR. had the Girl Scouts, DEFY and the Youth members. Finding the perfect gift can be Aside from the satisfaction of creating a Center hold classes," she said, adding she difficult in the best of circumstances, but hand-made piece of art, Grewe says her would welcome anyone from W.T. Sampson creating one is as easy as visiting the MWR customers enjoy the creative process as classes to adult organizations. For more Ceramic and Pottery Shop. Simply walk in much as the finished product. She sees it as information about the MWR Ceramic Shop the door and Manager, Diane Grewe, and a kind of therapy. "We have people who call extension 4795 and get started on that nerfect hnliday oift her team of artisans will guide you through the process of selecting a design as well as pouring, cleaning and glazing your piece. Then your work of art goes into the kiln and is baked into a professional quality ceramic piece. Located on Sherman Avenue near the Ordnance Department, the shop once was a ceramic club, requiring membership and fees. Now part of the Morale, Welfare and

Greenware, ready to paint and glaze.

Recreation Department, the Ceramic Shop (Above) Diane Grewe (left) and Christie Thompson displayjust afew of the many items '4 has expanded its facilities, as well as its availablefor both experienced and inexperiencedceramics enthusiasts to work on while patronage, under Grewe's expert guidance. here. The items displayed are in different stages ofpreparation. "I wanted it to be for everybody so that (Below right) Grewe places items in the kiln to be fired in preparationfor painting. anyone could come and have a good time," she said. With over one hundred new work on their pieces and feel so much better patrons, Grewe is pleased with the shop's by the time they go home, so much more = y; success. "I'm really happy that its going so relaxed," she said. Grewe stated that s well. You should see the smiles on the people sometimes customers become so engrossed who leave here with a finished piece," she with their work they don't realize the hours exclaimed. have slipped away and suddenly it's time to Indeed, hundreds of ceramic unicorns, pick up the kids from school and, ". they Buddhas, iguanas and vases have been rush out the door wondering 'where has the created by both experienced and novice day gone?'." patrons. There are over 1,000 molds currently You certainly can spend the entire day available to select your design from, with immersed in the magic of creation offered - ' 500 more to be delivered soon. The cost of by the Ceramic Shop. Grewe opens her clay, or "slip" to create a piece runs between doors at 9 a.m. and doesn't close until 9 fifty cents for a simple piece and $15 for the p.m., Monday through Friday, and is open intricate and popular nativity scenes. The from 2 to 8 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Page 9 - Friday November 9, 2001 II GAZETTE f White-cheeked Creature Feature "Creature Features" are submitted by Patricia Loop and The Guantanamo Bay Pintail Duck Environmental Office

Photo by Gerald an d Buff Corsi, California Academy of Sciences The white-cheeked pintail (Anas predation when nesting. In general terms, maturity when they are 1 year old. bahamensis) is. a resident duck located most female birds have duller and more throughout the Caribbean and also in South mottled colors which conceal them on the The current status of white-cheeked

. America. It is one of the puddle ducks nest while brightly colored males divert pintails is variable depending on location. characterized by its foraging habit of predators away from the females, nests, and It is apparently common and abundant in dipping down in shallow water and feeding young. South America and has increased on aquatic plants and invertebrates. These significantly in Cuba following an expanded ducks are known to move around the White-cheeked pintails have a variable agricultural industry. In some parts of its various islands of the Antilles taking breeding season extending from February range however, their numbers have been advantage of shallow pools created by to June with peak activity in April and May. reduced by a combination of habitat rains. South American individuals may also Nests are little more than a scrape on dry destruction and excessive nest predation by migrate north to the Caribbean. White- land and concealed with vegetation. the introduced mongoose. This duck is a cheeked pintails at GTMO can be seen in Sometimes the nests are located far from common resident at GTMO and its numbers several sand and mud flats flooded by the water. Hens lay anywhere from 5 - 12 eggs become evident when rains flood the Base recent rains. which take 3 - 4 weeks to hatch. Ducklings mud and salt flats. These mud and salt flats are usually reared by the hen and can fly are managed under the Installation Natural Unlike most ducks, the drakes (males) when about 6 weeks old. Like most young Resources Management Plan and planned and hens (females) have similar waterfowl, white-cheeked pintail ducklings improvements for water level and erosion/ appearances. The hens are only slightly have a high protein diet consisting mostly sedimentation control will ensure this habitat duller than the males making them less of invertebrates and then switch to mostly remains suitable for white-cheeked pintails camouflaged and more susceptible to vegetation as adults. These ducks reach and other aquatic species.

Page 10 - Friday, November 9, 2001 EZ-GO golf cart and charger in very HRO Job Announcements GAZE TTE good condition. Charger isjust over Open Continuous Vacancies: Patient GTMO Pontoon Special. 12 X 24, a year old. Two spare tires, plus Account Clerk/Technician, closes II/ Classified Ads 90 HP engine, Sun Deck, head, and all other extras, $500.00 OBO. Call 2 Account Technician. closes 12/31 safety equipment. $4,000, DWH 5813 AWH. For more information contact the Classified ads may be submitted 4837, AWH 7125. Human Resources Division at ext. in person at the COMNAVBASE 4822 or 4430. Public Affairs Office in Rm. 133, Bulkely Hall, by e-mail at Boat Motor, 1998 C 115 Yamaha [email protected], or by fax Outboard Motor, Less than 200 Motorcycle riders interested in at 5279. hours. Phone-in ads are not accepted. Like new! Includes controls, Sunday morning rides, if interested HSSO Ads run for three weeks unless ignition, and tachometer. $6,000 show up at McDonalds, 9am Tour of Homes, Sunday, otherwise specified, except December 9 from 4-7pm. Price: $5 (AWH) 5338. Sundays. personals, which run one issue only. per person with tickets going on Ads submitted by e-mail should sale November 17 from I lam- 1pm either be typed into the body of the 1988 17.5 ft Larson Bowrider, 125 ARDSALES' e-mail, or if included as an hp Force outboard motor, EZ-Load in front ofthe NEX. This will be an attachment, should be in Word, Rich galvanized trailer, Hummingbird Wide adult only event although parents Text, or Text formats only, and must Multi-Family Yard Sale, VL 14C include the advertiser's full name and Eye fish finder, marine stereo system, are welcome to bring children 15 and phone number. Saturday and Sunday 7-1 lam. No water skis, sea biscuit, and tow ropes, older. Advertiser is responsible for Early Birds! Moving sale, everything notifying the PAO/Gazette staff of all required safety equipment and must go. items that are sold before the three much more. Asking $4500 OBO. The Human Island was postponed may be weeks are up so that they due to Hurricane Michelle, but will removed from your ad, or so the ad FMI call 4148, ext. 211 (DWH) or may be deleted. 7755 (AWH). be rescheduled for a later date. FMI All ad text may be edited by the contact SKCS(S W)Grewe, ext4242. Gazette staff to conform to format. FREE WASHER. To a family that The deadline for submitting ads for each week is the close of business, doesn'thaveone and needs one. You Troy State University will be closed Wednesday of the week you want pick it up. Call Calhoun #7469 M-F Like new, full-size mattress and box from Nov. 16 to Dec. 4. Regular your ad to start. 5-9pm or all day weekends. springs with bed frame, $75. Call office hours will resume on Dec. 5. 3977 (AWH). Anyone wishing copies of PH2 18Kwhite gold wedding set. Ladies 2000 Toyota Tundra, less than Hawk's Farewell Luncheon photos engagement ring .48 carat round Sebastian, neutered male Persian, de- 10,000 miles, fully loaded, V8, towing should contact Keith at 5060. brillian cut diamond. Two straight clawed frontpaws, playful and loving package. $21,000-22,000. call7767 baguettes .04 carats each with 4 year old "kitten" to a loving home. Looking to start a Single Parent / matching wedding band. Men's Call Michelle @ x7969. Geographically Separated parent 1996 Honda Shadow 600cc, runs wedding band .35 carat round cut group. If interested please contact great, low milage, new tires, asking brilliant diamond. Complete set Four year old medium-size dog to a Shannon Gallops DWH: 7207 or $2,400. call 7767. appraised at over $4,000. Sacrificing good home. Not good with babies. AWH: 7337. at $800 OBO. Graco baby stroller Call Jessica AWH at 7461. Great GTMO MINI VAN, perfect $10, Samsonite diaper bag, like new, The next BEQ Advisory Meeting is for the family, divers needing loading $10: Sanyo in-dash EXCD-1000 Looking for someone to take care of Nov. 28 in the BEQ Kitchen area at space, or just for getting to work! FM/AM/CD/cassette digital audio your pets while you are away? I am 3:30 p.m. Holds up to 7 people. Back seats receiver w/fold down panel a responsible 5th grader experienced removable. Needs windshield to be (detachable), PLL synthesizer, FM with animals. Call Neal 5348 after CD The next BOQ Advisory Meeting replacedbeforeregistering. Only$400 stereo/AM tuner, built in 4pm for information. OBO. Call 7469 between 5-9pm M- changer controller, 1-bit linear twin is Nov. 28 in the BEQ Kitchen area F or all day weekends. 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Page 11 - Friday November 9, 2001 Note: The movie schedule is based on a * curfew of Midnight. Should an earlier we curfew be imposed the movies the movie f a p schedule may be modified or cancelled. CDH Vacancies FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9 JEEPERS CREEPERS Child development home providers Thriller and now have space available for hourly 7pm SHREK Suspense/Horror, care ages 6 weeks thru 10 years old. 1 hr. 30 min. Providers have space for shift workers, PG - 84min Starring: Justin well as Long, before and after school as Gina Philips, weekends and nights. Please call 2005 9pm Jeepers Creepers Jonathan Breck, for the CDH providers list of telephone R - 90min Eileen Brennan, numbers. Patricia Belcher "They were alone. In GTMO Oueen fishing trip the middle of Join us on Monday 12 November from SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 nowhere. It's 6am to 1pm onboard the GTMO Queen watching. It's for a day of fun filled fishing in the Outlaws waiting. It's hungry." That statement, which 7pm American appears in the cryptic teaser trailer for this bay. Bait and ice provided just bring PG13 - 95min terrifying horror film, doesn't reveal much. your tackle and refreshments. Cost is Two teenagers driving home from college only $5.00 per person with a 20person encounter something horrific in the limit. Sign up early at the marina or call 9pm The Last Castle basement of a church. The rest is left to 2345. R -131min suspense, imagination, and the chill of not knowing what's coming next. Cardio Combat Kick Boxing Tuesdays & Thursdays at the Marine TWO CAN PLAY THAT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Hill Aerobic Center 5:15 - 6:15pm. Tae Kwon Do Classes GAIE 7pm Remember The Titans Marine Hill aerobics room Comedy and PG -113min Kids Mon, Wed & Fri 3:30 - 4:30pm. Romance Adults Mon, Wed & Fri 6:30 -7:30pm. 1 hr. 31 min. Starring: Vivica A. Fox, All Ages Mon, Wed & Fri 11:30am - Morris Chestnut, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 12:30pm. FREE for all hands. Anthony Anderson, Veteran's Day Special Tamala Jones, Join us at the Marina to honor all of Gabrielle Union 7pm Captain Corelli's Shante (Fox) is a woman Mandolin our veterans November 11 and 12. Fifty who knows about men R - 129min percent off all hourly rates and relationships. Her (Not including Gtmo Queen). friends turn to her for advice when they have Lunch time Water Aerobics "man trouble". But when Shante catches her THE LAST CASTLE Starting November 12'1 Mondays thru boyfriend Keith (Chestnut) seeing another girl, Drama,Action/ she implements a 10-day plan to keep her man Thursdays at the Marine Hill Pool from AdventurelThriller, in line and win him back for good. Keith doesn't 11:30am- 12:30pm call Nancy at 7147 2 hrs. fall for Shante's games so easily, and decides for more information. to play a little game of his own. Staring: Robert Redford, James The Bushwackers Gandolfini, Wrestling Superstars The Bushwakers TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Mark Ruffalo, perform November 15th at Downtown Clifton Collins Jr., THE LAT CASH Lyceum 6pm. 7pm Jeepers Creepers Delroy Lindo Youth Swim Team November 27, 4:30-6:00pm R - 90min - the The Castle Meeting and practice at the unlikely last stop in the brilliant career of Windjammer Pool three-star General Irwin (Redford). Court- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 martialed and stripped of his rank, Irwin For more information call 7147. has been sentenced to the maximum Special openings - Parents Night Out. 7pm Two Can Play security military prison, run with an iron CDC will be open November 1 0th 5:45- R-91 min fist by its warden, Col. Winter Midnight for the Marine Ball and (Gandolfini). Setting out to break Irwin November 3 0 th for Base wide Christmas by whatever means necessary, the Party. Parents should call the CDC at THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 colonel's tactics only fuel Irwin's 3664 for Sign-up Procedures. defiance and cause the other prisoners to rally behind the general in his new more information on any of the events 7pm The Last Castle mission: to seize control of the prison For listed above, call 5225. R -131min and remove Winter from his command. ______I