Guantanamo Gazette Vol. 45 -- No. 73 --U.S. Navy's only shore-based daily newspaper -- Wednesday, April 19, 1989 Beautify a room or back yard with plants from base nursery By JOSN DIRK ROSE these plants in your yard? have two plants every six months," said plant farm to replenish our supply from." According to Mike Weber, foreman of Weber. "We are open every Thursday from Dallas also mentioned that base resi- For many people, the plants, flowers the plant nursery, any base resident may 7 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. dents are welcome to bring clippings from and shrubs that grow around the base are a have two plants every six weeks. "The other four days of the week we their plants to the nursery. thing of beauty to be admired from afar. "Any base resident, whether they live in spend taking care of theplants. People may "We have grown plants for the base But how would you like to grow some of the BOQ, BEQ or housing are allowed to come down during this time and look from these sprigs, some plants we haven't around," he added. had before," Dallas said. The nursery is located on Kittery Beach With the water shortages, some control Road right next to the Yatera Seca Golf is exercised when issuing plants. Course. To acquire a plant, a "plant chit" "With the younger plants, they take needs to be filled out at the PWD Emer- more water when they are transplanted," gency Service Shop which is located in said Weber. "When they are first put in the Building 834, Electrical Trades. Plants for ground, they need as much water as pos- office spaces can be acquired by filling out sible. a memo requesting plants. "However, the older they get, the less "We issue plant chits any day of the they need," he continued. week," said Weber. The nursery is allotted 16,000 gallons Plants come in different sizes at the of water a week, and as Dallas and Weber nursery. are quick to point out, not all of it is used. "We have baby palms and will give "During water condition Bravo, we them away as soon as they are ready to don't issue plants," said Weber. "Right transplant," said Weber. "We also have now, hand-watering hours for plants are some plants that may be used for command every Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m." functions, plants that have to be returned to The nursery boasts about 15 different us." selections of plants, however, cacti are not Taking care of the plants is handled in available. partby Walton Dallas, who spends his time making sure each plant is being tended to "We do have Meadowlark Tongue in properly. abundance," said Dallas. "We have some Hibiscus and Crotin The nursery also acts as a source of along with Fancy Slim Jim and Slim Jim," advice on plantcare andailments. For more said Dallas. "We grow the plants in differ- information on the nursery, call the Gen- ent parts of the nursery and have our own eral Services Branch at 4503. NATO celebrates 40 years of a successful peacekeeping alliance By JIM GARAMONE see revolutionary changes in NATO," said deterrent to a Soviet invasion of Western bered in almost every conventional force AFIS Correspondent one DoD official. "There's general agree- Europe. How and when this modernization category by the Warsaw Pact. The need for ment that an approach that has worked for should take place is under discussion within conventional defense improvements will NATO has been one of the more suc- 40 years will continue in the near future." the alliance. continue, especially if there is an agree- cessful peacekeeping alliances in history. But the alliance is not without prob- Officials said the NATO allies should mentbetween the Soviet and Americans on The alliance celebrates 40 years of lems. "There have been challenges since remember that it was the decision to field short-range nuclear weapons. peaceinEuropein April. This isthelongest the outset (of the alliance)," said a State De- the intermediate range Pershing II and - Aid to less-developed defense in- period of peace in Europe in modern his- partment spokesman. "NATO is not mono- ground-launched cruise missile that led to dustries: The United States would like to tory. lithic; it is not the Warsaw Pact. Each the Soviets acceptance of the Intermediate- see more aid to countries like Turkey, The alliance was formed in 1949 as a country has its own set of priorities. Part of Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. where the defense industry is not as ad- defensive organization. Communist ex- the success of NATO has been its ability to - Conventional forces in Europe vanced as in the rest of NATO. While pansion into Czechoslovakia, the Berlin take into account thosepriorities. Since the talks: These will cover conventional force giving most of the aid, the U.S. govern- Blockade, communist insurrections in ginning of thealliance, theallies have been levels in Europe. The recent unilateral ment would like to see other NATO allies Turkey and Greece and other moves by the able to work problems through, work Soviet decision to reduce forces by contributing more to the

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PAGE 2 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1989 GUANTANAMO GAZETTE BAY DINING POST 46 Tonight's Dinner: BBQ JOB MARKET Ribs Thursday's Lunch: Chicken Fried Rice STOPLIGHT INN NAF 102-89 A, I, E Clubs Operations Asst./Recreation Asst. MWR/ Civilian Personnel PS-1101-04/LGS-189-04 Windjammer Tonight's Dinner: Sweet (Intermit Unsched.) and Sour Chicken Applications must be submitted to the Naval Base Civilian Personnel Office by 113-89I, E Secretary (Typing) NAS the close of business Tuesday, April 25. Additional Information concerning GS-318-05/06 Command Off. Thursday's Lunch: Pork obtained at the Naval Base Civilian Personnel Office or these vacancies may be NAF 114-891, E Cook MWR/ announcements posted on official bulletin boards. Chops or Fried Liver by reviewing vacancy NA/LWG-7404-05 Windjammer 115-89 I, E Information Receptionist Family Service BLUE CARIBE consideration. * Indicates limited area of GS-304-03 Tonight's Dinner: Prime Center LOCATION Rib Roast or All You Can ANN. NO. TITLE AND GRADE 111-89 I Supply Clerk/Iechnician * U.S. Naval Navy Resale Activity Eat Chinese Pepper Steak GS-2005-05/06 Hospital Thursday's Lunch: BBQ 112-89 I Warehouse Worker * Ordnance The Navy Resale Activity has the following job openings. Contact the LWG-6907-07 Department Personnel Office at Bldg. AV-34 or phone 4348 or 4508 for more information. Beef Ribs or BBQ Chicken The positions are open until filled unless otherwise specified. OFFICERS' CLUB In addition to the positions listed above, applications are accepted on a Tonight's Dinner: The continuing basis for High School, Elementary School and Substitute teachers, Sales Store Checker GS-02/03,Clerk Typist GS-03/04, Secretary (typing) GS- ANN. NO. TITLE AND GRADE LOCATION Dining Room is Closed. 04/05, Accounting Technician GS-04/05, Telephone Operator GS-02/03, 22-88 Food Service Worker NEX Food Thursday's Lunch: Pork Supply Clerk or Supply Clerk (typing) GS-04/05 and Warehouse Worker WG- NA-2/$4.21 Services 04 and 05. LWG-2/$2.45 + .33 B.A. Chops 78-88 Cashier/Checker (P/T) NEX Food CPO CLUB Applications must be submitted to the Consolidated Civilian Personnel Office PS-2/$4.30 Services Tonight's Dinner: Chinese by the close of business Thursday, April 27. LGS-2/$2.77 83-88 Waiter/Waitress (P) Food Buffet Thursday's Lunch: NAF 63-89 A, I,.E Bartender MWR/CPO/ NA-3/$4.62 Services Sweet and Sour Pork NA/LWG-7405-05 Windjammer LWG-3/$2.77 (Intermit Unsched.) 94-88 Sales Clerk NEX Retail WINDJAMMER NAF 70-89 B, I, E Child Caregiver MWR/Child PS-2/$4.30 Store Tonight's Dinner: Open PS-186-03 Develop. Cntr. LGS-3/$3.05 + .52 B.A. Menu NAF 83-89 A, I, E Marina Attendent MWR/ 100-88 Cashier/Checker NEX Retail NA/LWG-3501-05 Marina PS-2/$4.30 Store CLIPPER CLUB NAF 89-89 A, I, E Small Engine Mechanic MWR/ LGS-3/$3.05 + .52 B.A. Tonight's Dinner: Mongo- NA/LWG-8610-08 Marina 110-88 General Sales Clerk NEX Retail MWR/ PS-2/$4.30 Store lian BBQ NAF 94-89 A, I Assistant Central Cashier * AS-530-05/LGS-530-04 Finance LGS-2/$2.42 + .49 B.A. BARREL CLUB NAF 97-89 A, I, E Child Development Program Asst. MWR/Child 195-89 Warehouse Worker NEX Tonight's Dinner: All PS-1702-04 Develop. Cntr. NA-5/$5.37 Distribution Hands Fish Fry

Know the rules before paying rental car insurance PET OF THE WEEK. company to be responsible for Another cause of voiding in- By MARY PETERSON any loss or damage to the rental surance is taking advantage of AFIS Correspondent car has reduced a lot of claims special rates offered by the (against the government)," said agency. Hook said that using a Purchasing auto insurance Air Force Lt. Col. Harry Bays, weekly "Florida rate", for ex- when you rent a car while on PassengerService Division chief. ample, may be a bargain but also 'official Tiidts "iday cost you "As'logii"ais th authorized may invalidate the insurance money. driver meets the terms of the coverage. "Our government The Military Traffic Manage- agreement, if there is an accident, agreement doesn't address spe- ment Command negotiates gov- he will not be held negligent un- cial rates or renting vans or ernment agreements with most less willful, wanton intent is trucks," he said. major car rental agencies in the found," Bays said. The Military Traffic Manage- United States and in some over- People really need to review ment Command recently signed seas areas. Under one term of the the terms of the rental contract, an agreement with European Car agreement, costs for loss or dam- Hook said. "The insurance cover- Rental that includes free collision age to the rental vehicle are as- age may be voided if the car is damage waivers for rentals in sumed by the rental car company. driven by another member of the Germany and England. Terms of Therefore, said Tom Hook, of group," he said. "Some compa- the government agreement with My name is Petulla. I am a female approximately 12 the command's Passenger Serv- niesrequire all possibledriversbe that company is being published weeks old. I have been house broken and am very good ices Division, "It's not necessary listed on the agreement to meet in Federal Travel Directory. In with children. I would very much like to have a home. If to purchase collision damage the terms of the agreement, while other overseas areas or when you are interested in adopting me, please call the Veteri- waivers as long as you are renting others may allow co-workers to renting from other companies, narian Clinic at 2212 during working hours. from a participating company." be automatically included as au- the waiver fee is reimbursable, As a service to the public, the Guantanamo Gazette "Requiring the rental car thorized drivers." Hook said. will be featuring the pet of the week in every Wednesday Be a plaque buster: Avoid periodontal disease publication. painless, teen-agers may not be periodontal diseases is lower in By EVELYN D. HARRIS aware they have gum disease adolescents than in adults, stud- AFIS Correspondent unless it is diagnosed. Whether or ies have indicated thatgingivitis It's not too late for dental plan not today's adolescents lose their is nearly a universal finding in If you've been gnashing your more," said McDavid. "It will more While only half of U.S. teeth to gum disease is a matter of both children and adults. teeth over your family's dental bills, than pay for itself if your dependents school-aged children have dental choice. With very rare excep- Even though many teens wishing you'd signed up for the just get the two covered checkups decay, adolescents have a good tions, the condition is due to know the importance of good dental insurance available to mili- and cleanings per year." chance ofjoining the three out of neglect and can be prevented by dental care, they often neglect tary families, smile. In addition to the two cleanings removing plaque through daily oral health because of their "You can still join the Depend- and checkups, the insurance covers every four persons in the United their ent Dental Program, even if you flossing and brushing. flouride treatments, routine dental States who have periodontal busy schedules and because they opted out earlier," said Navy Capt. X-rays, laboratory exams and emer- (gum) diseases. In fact, recent studies have view this neglect as a way to Tom McDavid, special assistance gency minor treatments for pain. Periodontal diseases, the No. recognized that toothbrushing assert their independence. But by for dental affairs to the assistant Also covered are fillings, stain- 1 cause of tooth loss among actually reduces an early form encouraging their children to secretary of defense for health af- less steel crowns for baby teeth and adults, are caused by a sticky, of periodontal disease, gingivi- assume responsibility for their fairs. repairs to dentures. colorless film of bacteria called tis, which is characterized byred, dental care, parents are motivat- "All youhavetodois getaform The program is designed to cover plaque, which is constantly form- swollen and bleeding gums. ing them toward good health from your personnel office and fill families of members stationed in the ing on the teeth. These bacteria Thanks to an emphasis on habits that will last a lifetime. itout-in fact, the process is so simple United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. create toxins (poisons) that irri- preventive dentistry, the per- that I suspect that's why people keep Virgin Islands. Therefore, if you are tate the gums and loosen the centage of older Americans who putting it off," said McDavid. now overseas and will be posted attachment of gum tissues to the have lost their natural teeth de- Since the program began in stateside on your next assignment, August teeth. For people over 18, the creased 12 percent between 1962 1987, military dependents McDavid suggested checking with in the United States have been re- your health benefits adviser for in- chances are greater thanhalf that and 1986. ceiving dental care from civilian formation about the program. a form of the disease is already The U.S. Department of dentists under the Delta Dental As of October 1988, 1.6 million present in their mouths. Any- Health and Human Services Plans of California and Michigan. dependents were covered, meaning where from 5 percent to 46 made the reductions of gingivitis McDavid urged members who a high percentage of eligible mem- percent of 12-to 15-year-olds al- and periodontal diseases high haven't opted forthe insurance todo bers from each service have signed ready have a destructive form of priorities for the 1990 health so now, during National Children's up for the insurance, said McDavid. periodontal disease. objectives. Although thepreva- Dental Health month. "The insur- "It's a good program, and we're Since periodontal diseases are lence of destructive forms of ance is a good deal, $3.93 per month continually looking to make it bet- for one dependent,$7.86 for two or ter," he added.

GUANTANAMto GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, APR. 19, 1989, PAGE 3 SPORTS Law Day Freedom Run set for April 29 Throw out the first ball Don't miss out on a great be late because absolutely no Legal Assistance booths which chance to run for freedom in the POVs will be permitted beyond will be set up at both the Navy not your arm third annual Law Day Freedom Sherman's cut. Exchange and the Marine Corps Before the walk/run starts Exchange. However, you can reduce the Run Saturday, April 29, spon- FROM WIRE REPORTS risk. To start with, he says, don't by the Naval Legal Service there will be a special colors cere- The pre-registration fee is $6 sored start with tight muscles. Loosen Det.). mony at the North East Gate and $7 the day of the race. The fee Office Detachment (NLSO Throwing a baseball may exer- Registration for the five-mile conducted by members of the includes aT-shirtandacertificate them up with flexibility look easy, but, says one major cises. walk/run will begin at 6:30 a.m. Marine Barracks RSC Windward. of participation. Medals will be league trainer, moving your arm After the race starts, spectators awarded to the first-, second- and And when you start throwing, attheHospital. Runners and spec- through that overhear arc isreally hesays, don'tstartthrowing tators will be bussed from the will be bussed back to the finish third-place male and female fin- hard. unnatural. In Hospital to the starting line at the line at the Hospital. ishers in the following categories: fact, he says, don't even start This may explain why it hurts throwing often: go for a schedule North East Gate. Busses will The only chance to pre-regis- 17 and under, 18-29, 30-39, and so much when you do it wrong. like five minutes the first day, at 7:15 ter for the race will be in person 40 and over. depart from the Hospital Gene Gieselmann doesn't five the second, the third day off, a.m. sharp. Saturday and Sunday, April 22 For more information, call have to go looking for trouble. Bring your cameras and don't and 23, at special Easy Access NLSO Det. at 4600. and seven the fourth. Later, you It's out there. His job is to prevent can pick up speed. it. Also, he says, it won't hurt to Preview of linemen, receivers in NFL draft Gieselmann is the head trainer lift weights. Now, you don'thave for the St. Louis Cardinals of to develop shoulders like Super- baseball, a sport where rotator tackle. Notre Dame's Andy Heck Mark Cook and Mississippi's man, in fact, Gieselmann recom- FROM WIRE REPORTS cuff injury is an occupational mends against it. will also add to a pro offense, as Wesley Walls. hazard. State's Ralph That's because a baseball When you are talking about will Louisiana A rotator cuff injury affects Norwood and Florida's David At wide receiver, another player doesn't need bulk, he drafting offensive linemen, wide four muscles in the shoulder and needs power and control; the abil- Williams. Michigan State star shows the receivers and tight ends, start with comes from overuse. Too much ity to get a small ball moving fast Boston College's Joe Wolf way. Andre Rison has good hands tackle Tony Mandarich and work throwing gives you too much and headed right to its target. For State's Steve and speed, but at five-foot-ten, trouble. down. The six-foot, five-inch, and Penn that, Gieselmann recommends are the top offensive lacks size. Oklahoma State's Hart But you can't play baseball 300-pound tackle has "All Pro" Wisniewski low weights and high repetitions. Lee Dykes, who can catch and run without throwing, unless you're a emblazoned across his chest after guards available. If it works, when you throw Brian Williams of Minnesota and, like Rison, is a flashy indi- sort of fringe position, such being a solid career at Michigan State. out the first ball, it won't also be is the best of the college centers. vidual, will also go high. an American League designated the last. Scouts find very, very little hitter or selling peanuts. The tight end position fea- Other top flight receivers in- wrong with this intense, explo- So, says Gieselmann, "The sive and strong athlete. tures Auburn's Lawyer Tillman, clude John Ford of Virginia, biggest problem area in baseball Tom Ricketts of Pitt and who has been a wideout and may Arizona's Derek Hill, the speedy is the shoulder and elbow." He Florida's David Williams are also end up at H-back. Tillman's Danny Peeples of North Carolina says, "It's basically an unnatural fifth-year college players who teammate, Walter Reeves, will State and Northern Arizona's act to throw a baseball overhand, stand a level below Mandarich at get draw attention, as will Iowa's smooth Shawn Collins. anyhow." I swim. lowing scuba dive courses. All students must pre- AREA For more information, call Beth Krouch at 2346. register at the MWR Information Office. Physical Dive-in movies exams are required for the PADI Open Water course Watch a movie while enjoying the relaxing feeling with forms available at the Information Office. of the water at the Dive-In movies which will be shown Open Water, Bailey/Cadavid, May 1, $160 ATHLETICS every Saturday in the month of April from 8 to 10 p.m. Deep Dive, Bailey, May 15, $60 at the Officers' pool. Rescue Dive, Smylie/Esposito, May 15, $140 For more information, call Beth at 2346. Advanced Open Water, Bailey/Cadavid, May 24, $85 Youth Activities Teen club events Project Player events Corral events The Teen club events for April at the Youth Prediction 5K run/walk Night horse ride Center are as follows. How well can you predict how fast or slow your Mosey on down to the MWR Corral for a night April 21, slam dunk contest; April 22, open rec- running time is? If you can, Project Player's Prediction horse ride tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $5 per reation; April 28, 8-ball tournament; and April 29, ice 5K run/walk is where you want to be Saturday, May 13, person and 16 horses are available. cream sundae, make your own for $.50 for members, at the Yacht Club. For more information, call Laurie or Glen at $1 for non-members. If you are the closest in predicting your actual 2381. All activities begin at 8:30 p.m. Also, every finishing time, you will be the winner. All watches and Thursday is open recreation at the Youth Center from time pieces must be removed prior to the race. Reef Raiders events 6 to 9 p.m. for the Teen club program. Registration will be held between 7 and 7:45 a.m. Following are listed Reef Raider Pre-teen events and the race will begin at 8 a.m. The cost to participate club activities for the months of April and The Pre-Teen calendar for April at the Youth is $3 per person. May. April 22 - Pot luck Center are as follows: The categories for both men's and women's will be dinner, begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Barrel Club. April 22, street-style skateboard contest; and April below, 19-30, 31-40 and 41 and over. The 5K The club will provide chicken and 18 and sodas. Members 29, foosball tournament. walk category will be open. are asked to bring side dishes and deserts. Call Lynne All events begin at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Amy at 3845. at 3290 to sign up. April 29 - Campout Eight-ball pool tournament and night dive at Windmill Beach. Make Fitness Division activities Project Player's eight-ball tournament is set for plans to attend this fun event. Call Lynne at 3290 Thursday, May 4, at Post 46. Registrations will begin at for details. Captain's Cup triathlon May 6 - Club work day. with the competition beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Bring soap, sponges, The Captain's Cup Triathlon will be held Satur- 7 p.m. buckets and lots of elbow tournament is single-elimination with a first-place grease to help us clean our day, May 13, vice May 20 due to DEFEX. The event club. The cleanup trophy being awarded to the winner. The cost to will begin at 9 a.m. A picnic will will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will be held at the W.T. follow the work day. The club will provide burgers School track. participate is $1. Sampson High and sodas. Come out and do your part to improve our You can register at the base gym and check the For more information, call Amy at 3845. facilities. Pool tournament Gazette at a later date for additional information May 13 - Hidden Beach Dive. The club will regarding times, categories and more. A pool tournament is set for Thursday, April 27, at sponsor a two-tank dive at Hidden Beach. Meet For more information, call John Powell at 2560. the Clipper Club. at the Registrations begin at 7 p.m. and action at 7:30 p.m. gate at 8 a.m. Free air will be provided to members The tournament is single elimination and a first-place who participate. Aquatics Department activities May 19-23 - Jamaica Sub-Aqua Club visit. trophy will be awarded to the winner. Members Swim meet For more information, call Amy of the Jamaica Sub Aqua Club will once at 3845. again A community swim meet is set for Saturday, April Ping pong tournament be our guest for a full weekend of diving. A 22, at full schedule the Marine pool from 8 to 11 a.m. A single-elimination ping pong tournament at Gold of activities will be scheduled. Watch for more details. Registrations will be held at poolside from 7 to Hill quarterdeck is set for tonight at 7 p.m. May 27 7:45 a.m. The categories will be men/women's open Registrations will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the partici- - Leeward dive. The club will sponsor a ages Hidden 28 and under, seniors ages 29 to 35 and masters pation cost will be $1. to Chapman Beach dive. Plan to catch the 8:30 a.m. ages 36 and over. For more information, call Amy at 3845. ferry. Bring a picnic lunch and make a day The following will be the order of events. The of it. Free air will be provided to members who 200 medley relay will be first, followed by the 100 participate. free, 50 breast, 200 individual medley, 50 free, 50 Dive classes For more information, call Lynne at 3290 or Mike butterfly, 50 backstroke, 200 free relay and 500 yard Morale, Welfareand Recreation are offering the fol- at 3809.

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