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Vol. 58 No. 5 Friday, February 2, 2001 Guantanamo Bay community gathers President, SECDEF for Cuban American Friendship Day send message to Armed Forces gt By Linda D. Kozaryn and Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service As the armed forces welcomed Donald H. Rumsfeld Jan. 26, the nation's 21st defense secretary saluted those he was about to lead. "The president and I believe that the men and women who freely elect to wear the country's uniform deserve not only our respect, but our support, and yes, our appreciation," Rumsfeld said. Those who serve "in times of conflict de- serve not only our thanks for their sacrifice, but our commitment to value every WT SchooSamso stdet Elemntar danc (aoe veteran." ansomrBs omne Pulling a page from his pocket, he then read a message from President Bush pledging his sup- I port to America's service members and the men and women who support them and their families. "Your service in the cause of freedom is both noble and extraordinary," Bush wrote. "Because of you, America is strong and the flame of free- dom burns brighter than at any time in history. "Your country can never repay you for the sacrifices and hardships you endure, but we are grateful for the liberties we enjoy every day be- cause of your service," the president said. <. -Rumsfeld added, "On behalf of President Bush and Vice President Cheney and the civilian and military leadership here in the Defense De- a apartment, I make this pledge today, to every man and woman wearing a uniform. We will work to make the system work. "Work so that you can serve with pride and know that service to our nation is a sacred call- ing," he said. "Work so that America and her friends and allies are strong and secure. Work so that the cause of freedom will better bind the community of nations, seeking, not conflict, but RA common purpose." Rumsfeld listed President Bush's three goals - - for the military: to strengthen the bond of trust with the American military, to protect the Ameri- VADMJ. can people both from attack and from threats of H. Letterman salutes GTMO s Cuban community (below) at the Cuban American terror and to build a military that takes advantage Friendship Day Jan. 26 at Phillips Park. See story on page 2. of remarkable new technologies to confront the Photos by PH2 Emmitt 1. Hawks threats of this new century. GTMO Recycle this -A MEW

Lynx offers special Kelly awarded for role in solving bank robbery deal for residents GUANTANAMO BAY - Lynx Air Interna- tional, currently offering roundtrip air service from U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Ft. Lauderdale, now offers the option of flying to Providenciales (Provo) Island and the Turks and Caicos Islands on Fridays and Sundays for $175 roundtrip. These flights can be booked with Lynx by calling 1-954-772-9808. Military personnel can get a special all-inclu- sive rate at the Allegro Resort on Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales. Call the hotel direct at 1-649- 946-5555. While in Provo, you can get your fill of diving or fly over to Grand Turk Island and do some wall diving with Oasis Divers, SeaEye Div- ing or Blue Water Diving. The Grand Turk dive operators will arrange hotel accommodations also. Check the internet for information on dive opera- tors in Providenciales or Grand Turk Island. Lynx Air International is also looking to hire Base Commander CAPT Robert Buehn recognizes Naval CriminalInvestigate Service Agent a part time agent. Individuals interested in ap- Norm Kelly for the role he played in bringing GTMO s bank robbers to justice. plying for this position, fax your letter of inter- Photo by PH2 Emmitt J. Hawks. est or resume to Lynx at 1-945-491-8361. 1.r Cuban American Friendship Day returns to GTMO

By Migdalia Hettler corporate knowledge since 1903. Cuban American FriendshipDay Committee Special thanks to CAPT Robert and Mrs. On Jan. 26, another chapter in the GTMO Buehn, CDR Jack Van Zandt, MWR staff, CDR history unfolded. The Cuban American Friend- Craig Larson, LtCol Jerry Sneed and the Marine U.S. Naval Base ship Day celebration took place at Phillips Park Corps Security Force Company, Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, Cuba after over four years since the last celebration. Color Guard, Naval Hospital Galley, Kim Jones, Through the years the celebration has paid James Cave, PH2 Emmitt Hawks, Print Shop, Commander, Naval Base tribute to the Cubans and Americans that work Port Services, LT Ruth Goldberg, AE3 Brandon CAPT Robert A. Buehn side by side and gives recognition to this true Reninger, committee members and the Cuban friendship. community and volunteers for their contributions Chief Staff Officer More than 500 people attended the event in making this event such a great success. CDR Jack H. Van Zandt full of emotion, good food, fun and great music. As VADM Fetterman would say, "Have a Command Master Chief The highlight of the event was the "welcome great day in Guantanamo Bay!" PQCM(SW) Lloyd E. Smethers home" to VADM J. H. Fetterman, the guest speaker. VADM Fetterman has held a very spe- Public Affairs Officer cial place in the Cuban community's heart, both Energy Conservation Tip JOC Walter T. Ham IV exiled and commuters, since 1979 when he was Repair dripping faucets by replacing the base commander. washers. One drop per second wastes Editorial Assistant There is a lot of tradition in this celebration. 2,700 gallons of water per year. ABHAN Lindsay R. Clay Preserving these traditions, awards were pre- This newspaper is an authorized sented to the Cuban community, including the publication for members of the military "Passing of the Walking Stick" presented once Water Conservation service stationed overseas. Its contents again to Oscar Montoto. The Cuban community do not necessarily reflect the official views also presented For the week of Jan. 22 - 28 of the U.S. Government, the Department of the American of the Year Award to Defense or the U.S. Navy and do not imply Migdalia Hettler. Weekly Use - 4,810,288 endorsement thereof. Through this celebration, we get the oppor- Daily Avg. - 687,175 Voice: 4502, 4819 Fax: 4520 tunity to thank the Cuban community, especially - - Daily Goal - 700,000 E-mail: [email protected] (all amounts are in gallons) GAZE'PPE On-line: the commuters, for their sacrifices and contribu- www.nsgtmo.navy.mil tions to the base. We saved $1,167.04 on our They have provided expertise, historical and goal this week.

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1976 VW Bug, runs great, new front end, Leisure craft boat, 19 ft caddy cabin, 115 hp The American Red Cross Station Advi- Black dry snorkel lost at Cable Beach many new parts, $1,000 OBO. FMI call DWH motor, trailer and lots of extras, $2,800. FMI sory Committee meeting scheduled for about four weeks ago. The snorkel was 6305 or AWH 7779- call 7165. Feb. 5 has been changed to Feb 6 at 5 not lost in the water but dropped on the p.m. in the Fleet and Family Support Cen- way to the car. This snorkel is not sold 1985 Toyota king cab pick up, great dive 1988 17.5 ft. Larson Bowrider, 1988 HP force ter classroom. Everyone is invited to here in Guantanamo Bay and it has a truck, runs great, $800 OBO. FMI call DWH outboard motor, EZ loader trailer, Humming- attend. FMI call Joyce at 5060. unique dome-shaped top that locks out 6305 or AWH 7779. bird wide-eye fish fitnder, marine stereo sys- water. If found, call 7469 and ask for temt, 15 gallon fuel tank, water skis, two ropes The OCSC monthly board meeting will HM3 Calhoun. 1983 Buick Century, automatic/power steer- and sea biscuit. All required safety equip- take place Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Commu- ing and brakes, runs pretty well, $1,000. ment and much more. Fully equpped and nity Center on Marina Point. A general Available Feb. 21. FMI call Linda at DWH ready to go! FMI call Rick at DWH 4148, membership meeting will follow at 7:30 SCHOLASTIC LINE 4174 or AWH 2809. Ext. 311 or AWH 7755, p.m. for all to attend. FMI call Barbara at 5604. The Navy College Learning Center of- 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT, 74.700 miles, in very 22' Cuddy Cabin. newly rebuilt 350 V- fers 30 free, conputer-based courses, in- good condition, white with rear deck air foil. 8, 15 hp kicker, out of bounds certified, cluding the fundamentals (math, reading 5 speed. V-6, Kelly Blue Book value - $3.900. teak swim platform, fish finder, radio, PETS and language) college level algebra, cal- asking $3.(00 FMI call AWH 7122. signal kit and 10 PFDs. $5.000. FMI call culus, chemistry, physics and prepara- 7687. Fotu-month-old female tabby for adop- tions for the ASVAB, CLEPs, SAT, ACT tion. FMI call 2212. Donations are also and GED. For more information, call the FOR SALE welcome. NCLC at 3997. YARD SALES 1985 Honda Nighthawks, motor work done, runs like a new bike, new paint job, Saturday, Caribbean Circle 18C, 7 a.m. Elementary School Lunch Menu new battery, new tires, new light covers, No early birds. We're having a two fam- two helmets, two spark plugs and a pair of ily yard sale. Monday - Sausage pizza, mixed vegetables, sugar cookies and milk saddle bags. Asking $2,000. Need to sale Tuesday - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, fresh fruit and milk by April. Call AN Burl at DWH 6250. Wednesday - Jamaican jerk chicken, rice, fresh fruit and milk JOBS Thursday - Chicken pattie on bun, baked beans, fresh fruit and milk Brand new and used 3 to 24 month old girls Friday - Cheeseburger on bun, french fries, fresh fruit and milk and boys clothing as well as maternity cloth- Human Resource Office has the following ing, $1 to $10 each item; Exersaucer for chil- vacancies: secretary (OA), accounting tech- dren over 4 months old, $25: and Kapoochi nician, community health promotion nurse, infant carrier for walking, $10. Price are ne- traffic management specialist, and firefighter gotiable. FMI call 7041. (open only to Jamaican foreign nationals cur- rently employed at the Naval Station Fire Small chest freezer, $100 OBO FMI call Department). FMI call 4822. Bob at DWH 2400 or AWH 7929. Navy Exchange has the following job open- NEX Autopoti offers Banana Rat Deterent ings: cashier checker and lead cashier for $28.50 (regular price $35) with a free safety (cash office). inspection during the month of February. Call 5215 to set up an appointment. C-Pool vehicle dispatcher needed, full time, computer and customer relations skills re- Two Franklin recliners, 35' TV, flatbed scan- quired, experience in vehicular transporta- ner, Officejet copier/scanner/printer/fax and tion management desirable. FMI call Tom at AIWA stereo CD/Casette. FMI call 7503. DWH 5210.

9 1/2 foot Christmas tree, used one, $150; and hfmoy - 11:30 a.nt. Hapiial Seventh Day Adventist assorted Christmas decorations at yard sale SERVICES Word B Lounge Sattrday 930 and II am., 3:30 and prices. FMI call 7990. Tuesday-- 7.am. Cobra Chapel 3p. at .Santuar B The GTMO Brownies are having a can/bottle (Behi Main Chatel) Friday 30 p ,, Sancaaty B Fish tank, 55 gallon. with everything you drive Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. If you want 6:30 pat, Fellowship Hall ile Sotady) need to operate a salt water tank, $250. FMI to contribute, put your cans/bottles out by ('1talt Edxcation) United Gospel Fellowship call AWH 7659. the curb. FMI or to have your can/bottles (nf3.4 Rm. . Sunday 30 pta Reta3 . picked up, call Tammy at 7132 or Kelly at Tlttaraday - - nm. Cohre Chapl Tursday 7 p na Sana, I DP stepper machine, $75 OBO. FMI call 7630. (Behind Main Chapel) (le Study) 2774. I daye- 9ao-m. hseaard',Pinlc Area' United Jamaicatn Fellowship Regular Northeast Gate tours held at 8 by Armor Sunda-i antd 6:30 p.m., Sofa, mint green and white, thin stripe, very a.m on Saturdays. FMI call Capt Jones at Builing 1036 comfortable, $125 OBO. FMI call DWH 2279. Ttesdny - 630 p.m., Building 1036 4606 or AWH 3736 and ask for Donnie. M3rayer anal Pible Study) Parents and children (infant to 4 years) join ts for playgroup every Monday, except FI call 2323 DIVE GEAR holidays, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Roomt 18. Mares pneumatic spear gun (Cyrano 970), used approximately 10 times, excellect DATE TIME LVL TIME LVI, TIME LVL TIME LVL condition, $100. Come with leather case, Feb. 2 0338 1.10 0942 0.36 1426 0.70 2106 -0.36 two loaders, two shafts and two tips. FMI NLMOD Feb. 3 0444 1.23 1054 0.37 1520 0.66 2200 -0.46 call Brent at DWH 4444 or AWH 5616. tidal Feb. 4 0544 1.36 1206 0.35 1620 0.64 2254 -0.55 Feb. S 0638 1.46 1301 030t 1727 0.65 2355 -0.62 Tanks, sharkskin, BC, Octopus, weights, data Feb. 6 0733 1.54 1355 0.23 1833 0.70 --- fins, mask, etc. Package deal. FMI call AWH Feb.7 0055 -0.65 0821 1.57 1443 0.15 1939 0.76 7503. Feb. 8 0155 -0.64 0909 1.56 1525 0.06 2045 0.83

Page 3* Friday, February 2, 2001* GAZ~IWWDi Movies Friday. February 2 THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE Voices: David Spade, John Goodman Youth Center Friday, February 2 - Pizza Party Outrageous comedy reins supreme in a mythi- Friday, February 9 - Valentine's 7pm The cal mountain kingdom when arrogant young Day Party Emperor's For more information call 4658. Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by New Groove DoD Band his power-hungry advisor-the devious diva "Fighting Gravity" February 2nd, G - 78min Yzma. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco's only 3rd and 5th. 8:00pm at the Tiki Bar chance to get back home and reclaim the high Monday & Tuesday lunch at the Bayview life rests with a goodhearted peasant. 9pm Vertical Limit Enjoy our Rotisserie Chicken Lunch Buffet VERTICAL LIMIT on Mondays & Roast Turkey Lunch Buffet PG-13 - 122min Chris O'Donnell, Bill Paxton on Tuesdays at the Bayview. An emotionally-charged action-adventure story, Oasis Teen Center Saturday, February Vertical Limit is a high-adrenaline tale of a young Friday, February 2 - Pool Party 3 climber (O'Donnell) who must launch a treach- Saturday, February 10 - Valentine's Day erous and extraordinary rescue effort up K-2, the Dance, "Dress to Impress". 7pm How the Grinch world's second highest peak, to save his sister Kiddie Movie Night (Tunney) and her summit team in a race against Join us at the Bayview every Wednesday Stole Christmas time. Martin Campbell, the celebrated director evening at 5:30pm for dinner and enjoy a PG - 105min of The Mask of Zorro and Golden Eye, delivers family movie. The feature for Wednesday, high-voltage action and exhilarating suspense in February 7 - "Titan A.E." a film that pits man against his own limitations February 14 - "Chicken Run" 9pm Cast Away and the awesome power of nature's uncontrol- Liberty Program Sunday, February 4 - Spades Tournament PG-13 - 140min lable elements. CAST AWAY Tuesday, February 6 - 8 Ball Tournament Friday, February 9 - Night Fishing Trip Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt For more information call 2010. Sunday, February 4 Cast Away is a contemporary drama about a Saturday Bumper Bowling man (Hanks) who is isolated and forced to Saturday, February 24 from 1lam to 2pm. transform himself in order to survive both physi- Bumper Bowling is open to children, 7pm Bounce cally and emotionally. Hanks plays Chuck toddlers to 10 years old for 25 cents per PG-13 - 108min Noland, a Fed Ex systems engineer, whose game and 50 cents for shoe rental, adults personal and professional life are ruled by the may bowl with their children on the clock. Noland schedules every moment of ev- bumper lanes for $1 per game. Monday, February 5 ery day to achieve maximum success through For more information call 2118. maximum control. Promising his patient girl- Rick's friend (Helen Hunt) that he will be back home Saturday, February 3rd - Karaoke Night 7pm Unbreakable for the holidays, his chartered aircraft crashes African American Cultural Committee in the South Pacific, and he alone PG-13 - 107min survives. Dinner Dance. Saturday, February 17th, at Noland washes ashore on a deserted island the Windjammer. Social Hour: 6:00pm and begins a long and very private battle for Dinner: 7:00pm. $15 per person. Tuesday, February 6 survival. His perspective on success, and on For more information call 72380/2351 life itself, becomes profoundly altered. President's Day 5k BOUNCE President's Day 5k. Monday, February 7pm Cast Away Ben Affleck, Gweneth Paltrow 19th. Race begins at 6:30am. Sign up from Buddy Amaral (Affleck) is a partner in a hip L.A. 6:00am. Trophies for 1st & 2nd place PG-13 - 140min finishers ad agency who has it all: confidence, charm, in each age group, women, money. Even when he's struck in a men's & women's. Wednesday, February 7 snowstorm one late December night at Chicago's For more information call 2193. O'Hara airport, he makes the most of it - giving Black History Month - 3 on 3 up his seat to a man who wants to be home with Basketball Tournament his family, and scoring a night with a woman he's Saturday, February 3 at 2:00pm in 7pm Proof of Life the just met. But the next morning, Buddy learns that base gym. Trophie's for Ist & 2nd place R - 135min the plane he should have been on has crashed, teams, in both men's & women's divisions. and for the first time in his life, the guy with all T-Shirts for all participants. the answers is at a loss. Compelled to make Thursday, February 8 things right, Buddy sets out to find the wife This month's Parent's Night Out will be (Paltrow) of the man who took his seat. It's a February 17th. From 6:00pm-12:00pm. 7pm Vertical Limit bold move that will change the lives of two people Sign up by February 14th. who never in a million years would have met, in For more information on any of the events PG-13 - 122min very surprising unpredictable and ultimately listed above, call 5225. unforgetable ways. 11