Guantanamo Gazette

Vol. 45 -- No. 86 --U.S. Navy's only shore-based daily newspaper -- Tuesday, May 9, 1989 Asian-Pacific American reaches his goal to become master chief the military, as well as the sciences, medi- going to be easy and I took his advise to grade. It looks like he's going to follow in cine, commerce, art and music. heart. After all, he was a major in the his brother's footsteps also but there's Philippine Army - U.S. Armed Forces, plenty of time for him to decide what he Far East during World War II." wants to do. I'm also proud of my wife, By JOSN LISA M. ENLOE And for Espiritu's first 8.5 years, life Jovy. She' working as aregistered nurse at was indeed filled with hard work. "Be- the Naval Hospital," said Espiritu. PCCM Danilo Espiritu, postal officer, cause I didn't have my American citizen- "As for my next goal," he said, "when had two thoughts in mind when he joined ship, I was only qualified to work in areas I reenlist in two years, I want my oldest son the Navy in the mid 1960s. "I wanted to be that didn't require a clearance of any kind. to do the honors. But while I look forward able to support a family and to obtain a I worked in the mess management special- to this day, I'm hoping to be accepted to sit better life than what I could ever expect to ist field as a cook. on the board of the E-7 or E-8 and E-9 have in my country," said the native of the panel." Republic of the Philippines. "I tried several times to get my citizen- Espiritu has also had his share of disap- Espiritu was in his second year in ship. Finally after all those years, my pointments as well. "My biggest disap- college when he convinced his father that citizenship was approved and it was then pointment was that it took so long for me to he should quit school and join the Navy. that I cross-rated to a postal clerk," said get my American citizenship. My second "I used to watch the American sailors Espiritu. biggest disappointment was that I tried for walk around my country while they were By this time, Espiritu had paved away the Warrant Officer program and was PCCM Danilo Espiritu on liberty.I would compare their life styles to support a family and he was ready to denied." and what the American way of life had to work on his next goal. "I wanted to make offer them to what the Filipino way of life it to master chief and now I can proudly say However, Espiritu never let his disap- Editor's note: This article is in obser- had to offer me. that I have completed that goal," Espiritu pointments get the best of him and always vance of the Asian-PacificAmerican Heri- "These sailors were getting so much commented. gives hard work and determination credit tage Week, May 6 through 13. more out of life than even those of us that But this master chief has more than just for his success. In the Asian-Pacific American cate- had college degrees," Espiritu explained. his rank to be proud of. "I have three sons. "My philosophy is no matter who you gory, there are 28 Asian and 26 Pacific And when his father saw that he was My oldest, Dennis, is in his second year at are - whether you are an American Islands subgroups. They include Japanese, bound and determined to make the sea a the Naval Academy. My middle, Danilo citizen or not and no matter what you want, Filipino, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, lifetime companion, Espiritu was given Jr., has been accepted to the Naval Acad- there will always be plenty of opportunities Hawaiian, Samoan and Guamanian. his blessing and a word of advise. "My emy and will be starting this July. My to succeed. All you have to do is reach out They have made major contributions to father told me that military life wasn't youngest son, David, is only in nineth and grab them," Espiritu said. Increase in family housing on the way for Guantanamo Bay An article was printed in the Gazette experts have completed on-site evaluations What role do you play in the requirements. How can you help improve recently that quoted Rear Adm. Benjamin for the location of the units which will form acquisition game for future construction? the housing deficit? Reporting accurate Montoya, who serves as Commander, two new independent housing sites which Your role is the basis by participating in information as quickly as possible to Navy Facilities Engineering Command have not been officially named. One site the annual Family and Unaccompanied ensure timely submissions to justify our and Chief of Civil Engineers, as having will be adjacent to the elementary school Personnel Housing Survey. Information requirements. addressed "the current budget request to with the second site selected for the north you provide sets the wheels into motion to include almost $85 million for construc- end of the golf course across from Iguana verify the dependent status of our installa- The Housing Office will continue to tion of 795 new family housing units and Terrace. tion. This is then increased by Navy emphasis the special requirements of our support facilities in six locations in the The process involving the acquisition Manpower Personnel Center with the personnel serving Guantanamo Bay by United States and two locations overseas". of Navy family housing is very lengthy population increases programmed for requesting additional construction beyond He further stated the selected locations for and requires closely coordinated work Guantanamo. From there it's a matter of fiscal year 1991. In the meantime, pat new construction included those installa- from professionals in their respective plugging current units into the computer to yourself on the back for being part of the tions where housing in the local commu- fields. If the planning progresses swiftly, arrive at the deficit number of units first spoke on the wheel that provided nity "is simply not available, insufficient it's usually a minimum of five to six years required to fulfill your family housing approval for the upcoming 254 units. or not affordable." While none of us can from the time the need is acknowledged confirm the housing outside our installa- until work begins. From its conception tion is insufficient or not affordable, we until completion the process is often pain- can all guarantee that is is not available. fully slow and filled with pitfalls and the off limits to In conjunction with Rear Adm. lack of funds, which can further delay McCalla Airfield will be Montoya's comments, the Housing Office actual construction. This makes it much vehicles and pedestrians Wednesday, is very pleased to inform our community easier to understand why today's commu- that Guantanamo Bay is one of the two nity needs can only benefit future resi- May 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to con- overseas installations that will receive dents. It's hoped the increase in housing over one third of the pie with the acquisi- units will help minimize or possibly duct flightoperations. There will be tion ofan additional 254 units in fiscal year alleviate the waiting time families 1991. Design is underway to prepare for currently experience; however, an overall access to the hanger. the construction of 192 two-bedroom, 40 increase in the total personnel in future three-bedroom and 22 four-bedroom years could fail to provide any relief or units for enlisted personnel. Engineering even possibly lengthen the waiting times. Millions needed to repair Iowa repair Iowa would far exceed the NAVSTA awards personnel NAVY NEWS SERVICE that costs to ship's value in a super-power confrontation. But supporters of the battleships cite other The number two gun turret on the USS uses for the tremendous firepower. ET2 Marco Giorgi, CM2 Iowa (BB 61) could be repaired for $15 -20 The following personnel received Robert Fox, "The Navy does a lot of things that have million, Assistant Secretary of Defense for awards during the awards ceremony Steven Masters, EN2 Wayne Plante, nothing to do with the Soviet Union," con- Public Affairs, J. Daniel Howard said May 4. held Wednesday, May 3, in front of EN2 (ESWS) Kevin Toms, RM2 gressman Les Aspin (D-Wis.) told the Mil- Howard said the damage assessment Naval Station Headquarters: Brenda Walker, RM2 Thomas waukee Journal. "I'm talking about the Per- shows the turret can be repaired. The Navy Wilson, ET3 Mark Benjamin, PC3 sian Gulf and escorting ships, dust-ups with has not yet decided when or if repairs will be Navy Commendation Medal: Francisco Cordero, GM2 Alan Libya, shelling Lebanon - all those things made but the materials and expertise exist to Cmdr. Arthur Corsano (Gold Star) McGhee and RM3 Letha Taylor. the Navy is called on to do. For that, the do the job. and QMC James Westall. Letter of Commendation: MS1 is a good piece of equipment. It's Iowa off-loaded ammunition from turret battleship Navy Achievement Medal: Lt. Shirley Kennedy less expensive than anything else you might two. The charges will be examined and tested Katherine Duckworth and BMC Naval Station Petty Officer of the build." as part of the investigation. The damage (Gold Star). Quarter: BM1 Homer Gonzalez With the modernized battleships' Nicholas Rodriguez turret, which had been trained to starboard Naval Station Non-rated Sailor armament of Tomahawk and Good Conduct Award: ENl Paul since the accident, was moved back to the additional "It's not like World Jankowiak, OS2 Leslie Davis, GM2 of the Quarter: SWCNRobert Wood center line position under its own power. Harpoon, Aspin added, was the Critics have argued that battleships are War II when the only thing you had no place in today's Navy and guns." i obsolete with Career Counselor's Corner NCC (AW) Elaina Foley NAVSTA Career Counselor BAY NEWS SAC election results event or other appropriate help or support. BZ will be published muda; Argentina; Newfound- The W. T. Sampson High School Advisory with the same frequency The Chief of Naval Opera- and deadlines as the ads and will be limited to 40 Committee recently announced the election results tions has just released NAVOP land; Gibraltar; Greece; Italy words. BZ is not a personal section and the Gazette for the 1989-90 school year. The two parents 050/89, eliminating the type (including Sanvito and reserves the right to screen all submissions. seven, partial sea duty stations. Sigonella); Japan (including elected were Juanita Armbrister and Delores Wal- lek. Effective immediately, all Missawa); Okinawa; Puerto The two teachers elected were Jane Haynes and Nelda Williams. Evelyn Peglowski (parent) partial sea duty commands are Rico; Cartagena, Spain; Thai- EEO Advisory meeting land; United Kingdom; and Rose Watts (teacher) will each be serving a reclassified as full sea duty (type Glen second term. The next EEO Advisory Committee meeting is three) stations for rotation pur- Douglas, Scotland; and West May 10, in the PWD conference room at 2:30 p.m. poses. Indies. All members are encouraged to attend by either All enlisted personnel who SAC advisory meeting primary or alternate. For more information call The Naval Base Command reported to partial sea duty credit The next SAC meeting will be held, Thursday 4612. duty stations since Feb. 1, 1987, Career Counselor, NCC (AW) May 11, at the high school library at 3 p.m. All will receive full sea duty credit Elaina Foley says these overseas outgoing members of the committee, as well as the for rotation purposes for the en- stations may not be career en- newly elected members, are encouraged to attend. Consumers Council meeting tire period of their assignments. hancing for those coming off a The public is invited. The Health Care Consumers Council will meet Enlisted personnel serving on shore duty, who have served long May 11, at 1 p.m. in the Naval Hospital conference type seven duty at Bermuda, sea tours. Assignment control room. Puerto Rico and Guam will re- authorities normally look for Mother's Day sweets ceive full sea duty credit for rota- those who meet the qualifications The Guantanamo Bay Nursery School will be tion purposes regardless of the foroverseasassignments andwho selling personalized big chocolate chip cookies for New hair care products date they reported aboard. Tour have not been previously as- Mother's Day, Saturday, May 13, in front of the The Navy Exchange Beauty Shop now carries lengths will remain in effect as signed overseas. Navy Exchange from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nexus hair care products. The Beauty Shop's hours established in the Enlisted Trans- Foley says learn your goals of operations are: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and fer Manual, Chapter Four. and plan wisely. Your Retention Nursery school Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Overseas stations effected by Team Counselors are the persons The Guantanamo Bay Nursery School will hold Sundays and this change are: Exmouth, to see for effective career plan- it's monthly Board of Director's meeting, Thurs- Mondays. (Northwest Cape) Australia; Ber- ning. day, May 11, at 7 p.m. in the music room. All parents are welcome to attend. Heritage Week DoD helps protect ecology Asian/Pacific Heritage Week runs through May Commodore Users meeting 14. This year's theme is : "Asian/Pacific Ameri- cans: Participation, Partnership, Progress." By TOM JOYCE gered plants and animals ranked The next Commodore Computer Users meeting according to how rare they are glob- AFIS Correspondent is Thursday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. at CH769, ally and in the state; Chapel Hill. For more information, call Mark -A point location (almost to the The Department of Defense and Merkling at 3368. Asian Food Stand foot) of endangered plants in each The Nature Conservancy have Your favorite Asian food stand is now open state; signed an agreement establishing a Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - A history of each rare and cooperative effort to identify, docu- Computer Club meeting Some of the highlights include Lumpia, Adobo, endangered species with information ment and maintain local ecological Pancit and Siopao. on how best to manage the remaining There will be a Guantanamo Bay Computer balances on defense installations. resources. Club meeting Wednesday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. in "The agreement will make it the Windjammer The cooperative agreement will Club. Everyone is invited to easier for military installations to attend. Security Information Line work with The Nature Conservancy make it easier for the conservancy to contract local scientists to study DoD Do you have any questions on how the Base and state agencies to compile data on lands and recommend how best to Security Police operate? If so, here's your opportu- endangered or rare plants and ani- Happyville performances nity to ask. Call GMCS (SW) Richardson, Naval mals existing on Department of manage rare and endangered re- sources. In addition, the updated in- Station Chief of Police any weekday morning from Defense installations," said The Guantanamo Bay Little Theater Group's formation will be put in the conser- 7 to 8 a.m. at 3813. Christina Ramsey, director of envi- production of "Happyville" is scheduled for tonight vancy data base. "In some cases," ronmental planning in the Office of and Wednesday, May 10. Both performances said Chipley, "we may make recom- the Deputy Assistant Secretary of begin at 7:30 p.m. at the W.T. Sampson Elemen- mendations concerning the set-aside Reef Raiders officer election Defense for the Environment. "In ad- tary School. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for dition, DoD will be able to access of certain lands containing very rare children. The monthly general membership meeting of species of plants or animals." conservancy and state data banks to the Guantanamo Bay Reef Raiders will be held Deputy Assistant Secretary of improve and update their natural Wednesday, May 10, at 7 p.m. The main order of resources management plans." Defense for Environment, William Wanted business will be the election of officers. The H. Parker III, said the agreement The Nature Conservancy's mis- The Naval Investigative Service is looking for meeting will be held in the meeting room at the "continues a long history of DoD's dive shack. Members sion is to preserve the best examples any information regarding person(s) responsible are encouraged to attend. commitment to protect the environ- Non-members of rare and endangered species and for the introduction of counterfeit bills aboard the are welcome. For more information, ment and the natural resources en- natural communities by protecting Naval Base. Anyone possessing such information call Jim at 2922 AWH. trusted to its care, while at the same the environment that sustains them. should contact time accomplishing its primary mis- NIS at 4140 or 4477. Confidential- The organization collects and evalu- ity guaranteed upon request. sion of national defense." ates data and provides that informa- Extended hours tion through a nationwide data base The agreement is expected to The Marine Corps Exchange Mini-Mart has called the Heritage Program. MCX notes extended its operating hours. The new hours of Bob Chipley, director of the serve as a catalyst for efforts to The Marine Mini Mart/Dive Shop will operation are as follows: Monday through Saturday, State Heritage Program, said the manage DoD's natural resources in be closed 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. organization's data base includes accord with the best and most current Thursday, May 11, due to inventory. Marine Mini Mart will resume regular business three types of information: scientific information available, said hours when inventory is completed. - A list of each state's endan- Ramsey. R & R cancellation The following R & R trip has been canceled: Entertainment Tonight Teller at Leeward Grand Cayman, May 10-12. Central Fidelity Bank will have a teller at the All movies begin at 8 p.m. Leeward Point Facility Wednesday, May 10. Downtown Lyceum Volunteer Work Program Die Hard.Action (R).2:12 The Volunteer Work Program is in the early McCalla Lyceum Energy Savings Tip stages of implementation on base. Volunteer services Red Heat.Action (R).1:53 Remember to replace air filters in your air are for skill enhancement to promote future Marine Lyceum conditioning units every month. employment. The volunteer experience is unpaid Monkey Shines.Horror and can not exceed six months in any calendar year. (R).1:41 For more information, Leeward Lyceum call the Family Service Center at 4141 or 4153. The Wrong Guys.Comedy (PG).1:26 Bicycle race The Security Detachment is hosting a bicycle registration/race Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to FRA meeting noon, at Deer Park. Three races will be held for The FRA will be holding its monthly meeting Guantanamo Gazette age groups 6 and below, 7 to 10, and 11 to 16. Thursday, May 18. There will be an election for a Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Awards will be given to the winner in each group. new president and secretary. Your vote is needed. Everyone is encouraged to attend and register their Naval Base Canmander . Capt John S. Boyd, USN bicycles. Public Affairs Officer . Lt. Bob Hines, USNR Editorial Staff JOSN Disk Rose, USN T.O.P.S. meetings Assistant Editor .JOSN Liusa M Enloe, USN New Classified Ads section Don't put it off.take it off.pounds that is, The Guantanamo Gazette has started a new the TOPS way. Meetings are Wednesdays in the The editorial content ofthis newspaperis prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office section in Classified Ads called "Bravo Zulu." Hospital of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This newspaper is an authorized publication for members Sick Call area, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For of the military services and their families stationed overseas. Its contents do na necessarily reflect BZ is to give commands or individuals an more information, phone Joann at 2962 or Nancy at the official views of the U.S. Navy and donot imply endorsement thereof. The Gauanasao Gaeare opportunity to say thank you for the success of an 2573. is printed five imes a week at government expense at the Navy Publications and Printing Service Branch Office. __ i

PAGE 2 TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1989 GUANTANAMO GAZETTE CLASSIFIED ADS All items for the classified section AUTOS or 2463 AWH. AV-34 2327. Location, Center Bargo. must be submitted on 8 1/2 in. paper with '76 AMC Homet, 3-spd, 2-dr, hatchback. '85 Isuzupick-up, excel. condi. w/camper EIJRNITURE STEREO EQUIPMENT a maximum of 40 words per advertise- Good solid reliable vehicle. Inspec. good shell, liner, a/t, p/b, am/fm radio $4,500 1920's antique parlor couch (maroon), Yamaha 3-way speakers (2), hardly used, ment. Each itemto be sold must be submit- until February '90. Reason for selling is OBO. Call 6525 DWH or 2775 AWH. excelent condition $250OBO. Call 6525. must see to appreciate, $200 pair OBO. ted on a separate sheet of paper unless my car from the states arrived. Asking Dinning room table and leaf, 4-chairs, Call 3835 AWH. theyfall under the same category.Ads sub- $800 OBO. Call 3936 AT. Pontoon boat 8x16ft., one 25hp Johnson perfect condition $150 OBO. Call Dave at Two Sony 3-way speakers, hardly used, mitted which include a variety of items will '79 Ford Futura 4-cyl, 4-spd. Good run- and one 25hpEvinrude,safety equip, have 3729/4531. must see to appreciate, $150 pair OBO. be placed under Miscellaneous. Ads must ning, sun roof, new tires, am/fm cassette replaced top cover, $1,100. Call 4167 MISCELLANEOUS Call 3835 AWH. be signed and include a phone number plus 8-band amp and equalizer $1,000 AWH. College Algebra book for City Colleges Sharp CD player, excel. cond. need to sell, where the submitter can be reached dur- OBO. Call Dave at 3729 or 4531 AT. '85, 18ft. glass strem runabout with 22ft. Math l40class. Call Mike atS304 DWH or $100 OBO. Call 4502 DWH or stop by ing normal working hours. '79 Honda Civic 4-cyl, 4-speed. Recent glass ride trailer. 140hp i/o engine with 3809 AWH. GHT, Rm A310 AWH. Deadlines:Ads are publishedfor two tune-up, new paint and tires. Seat covers only 73hrs. and new tune-up. All new Homemade camping trailer. A real TELEVISIONS consecutive days (Monday and Tuesday plus m ore. Excel. transportation $1,000 safety equip. 200ft anchor line. Runs Gtmobago. Call Mike at 5304 DWH or 13 inch portable color. Great picture, very andThursday and Friday).Adsmust be in OBO. Call 4521/4531 AT. 42mph, asking $5,000. Call Steve 4351 3809 AWH. good for barracks or kitchen/extra bed- by noon Wednesday or Fridaypreceding '80 Ford Mustang, 2-door, 6-cyl, 4-speed DWH or 3051 AWH. SERVICES room. Call Call at 4237 DWH or can be the desired publication dates. manual trans., bucket seats, a/c, am/fm Two boats,oneis onatrailerwith new rims Experienced writer offers the following seen at GHT A325. Leeward Point residents may submit cassette. Good cond., color red, asking and tires, has 25hp motor, does float and services: resumes, cover letters, consumer ads via telephone.All other residentsmust $1,500. Call Jo Ann at 2749 DWH. comes with lots of extras $450 or best rea- complaint letters, etc. Proofreading and TWO-WHEELERS submit writtenads to the PublicAffairs Of- '81 Mercury Lynx good condition, runs sonable offer. Call Ken at 3329. editing services also available. Reason- '84 Honda scooter, great condition, runs fice, Bldg. 760, Admin. Hill. very well $1,200. Call Jeff at 4556 DWH EMPLOYMENT able rates. Call 4245 AWH. well, only two owners, $650 OBO. Call or 2162 AWH. Sales clerk (specialty) NEX Dive Shop, Microwave oven repair. All models serv- Jeff at 4556 DWH or 2162 AWH. LOST '81 Mercury Capri, a/t, a/c, p/c, am/fm PS-3/$4.81ph,LGS-3/$3.17phplus .52ba. iced. NEX authorized. Call Rick at 3051, WANTED Lightbrownpairofladies bifocalprescrip- cassette with equalizer, r/w defogger, new Knowledge of diving equipment needed. Rm. C-236 AT and leave message. Large dog carrier for 421b. dog. Needed tion glasses. If found, call Theresa at 4797 tires. New inspection $3,200 OBO. Call Open until filled. Call NEX Personnel Home child care providers have available immediately. Call 4165 DWII or 2721 DWH or 4279 AWH. Debbie Norton at 4527/4849/4237 DWH Office at 4348 or 4508 or stop by Bldg. space for children. Call JoAnne Collins at AWH. Defense sets new maternity convalescent leave for all services

wide showed that "many installa- 6 weeks. continued absence from duty days of convalescent leave." By MARY A. PETERSON tions had no specific policy on According to the policy, would have a clearly adverse The official added that in the AFIS Correspondent this subject," he said. "Convalescent leave following impact on the readiness or opera- instance of an abnormal preg- The amount of time, six normal pregnancy and childbirth tional mission of the member's nancy or delivery, caesarean for The Department of Defense, weeks, was decided because "it's normally shall be 42 days. This is unit, the commander may, after instance, the mother may need for the first time, has issued a the number that satisfies most theperiod usually required for the consulting with cognizant mili- more convalescent leave before convalescent leave policy that members' needs," the official mother to recover physically and tary health authority as to returning to duty. This would be sets six weeks as the recovery said. for the infant's immune system to whether such action is medically judged case by case and after a time for military women follow- In a memorandum to the sec- develop sufficiently to permit advisable, order the member to consultation with appropriate ing childbirth. retary of defense, the assistant ,placement in a child care facility. return to duty after less than 42 medical authorities. The policy, which took effect secretary of defense for force The convalescent leave may be February 13, stipulates that managementandpersonnel noted extended on the recommendation "convalescent leave following that a six- to eight-week recovery of the attending physician if the normal pregnancy and childbirth period following childbirth was member's medical condition normally shall be 42 days." Be- recommended by the American warrants." fore, convalescent leave for ma- College of Obstetricians and ternity purposes was an individ- Gynecologist and such women's It further states: "A member ual service policy, ranging from advocates as the Women's Equity may return to duty voluntarily 28 to 30 days. Action League and Rep. Pat after less than 42 days of conva- According to a DoD man- Schroeder (D-Colo.). The De- lescent leave with the approval of power official, the policy was fense Advisory Committee on the attending physician. If a issued "to standardize the prac- Women in the Services also rec- member completes her author- tices among the services." ommended the minimum six- ized convalescent leave, is medi- I "On average, the services week period and favored. an. cally. fit for duty, but desires were granting 30 days of conva- across-the-board policy within additional leave, annual leave lescent leave and five days of the Defense Department. (including advance leave and/or annual leave to new mothers," he Also, DoD officials noted that excess leave, if appropriate) may said. A survey conductedlastyear installation day care centers do be approved. at military installations world- not accept infants under the age of "In cases where the member's SECURITY LOG The following accidents or dalized while parked at the high Circle was reported vandalized. BAY DINING incidents were reported or inves- school. Miscellaneous tigated by the Security Depart- Traffic Violations - One suspect was ques- POST 46 ment for the period of May 1-7. - The Security Department tioned for harassment Tonight's Dinner: Delivery Service Available issued 41 moving violations, 10 - Two children were re- Wednesday's Personal Property for seatbelt violations. ported for fighting on a school Lunch: BBQ - A clock was reported sto- - Five vehicle accidents bus. len out of a POV parked at the involving a total of eight vehicles - Four suspects were appre- STOPLIGHT INN high school. during the report period. hended for aggravated assault at Tonight's Dinner: Beef Fried Rice - A battery was reported Vandalism of Government the Burns and Roe Camp. Wednesday's Lunch: Corned Beef or Fried.Fish stolen out of a motorcycle parked Property - Two suspects were appre- in housing. -The sink in the men's room hended for assault and battery, - A motorcycle helmet was at Zaiser Field was reported van- drunkand disorderly conduct and reported stolen from the FRA. dalized. communicating threats at the BLUE CARIBE - A POV was reported van- - A residence in Granadillo Clipper Club. Tonight's Dinner: BBQ Ribs or All you can cat Beef Stew Wednesday's Lunch: Beef Chopsuey Elementary, high school test for spinal disease DEER POINT OFFICERS' CLUB During the month of May, Grey An estimated 10 out of every 100 In Delaware, where the first Darden, RN, W. T. Sampson Ele- children will develop scoliosis, and screening program began in the early Tonight's Dinner: Mexican Buffet or Open Menu mentary School's nurse and Sheryl one to three of these 10 will require 1960's, early detection has almost Wednesday's Lunch: Curry Chicken w/rice Cullifer, RN, the high school nurse, active treatment. Girls are affected completely eliminated the need for will begin screening children at the eight to 10 times more often than surgical intervention. schools for scoliosis. boys. In 1980, 85 percent of the cases The procedure is quite simple. This year, along with routine had unknown causes. The school nurse will look at the CPO CLUB vision, hearing, height and weight A progressive disease, itcan lead student's back as he or she stands and Tonight's Dinner: T-Bone for 2 Wednesday's Lunch: Mock screening, the elementary school over the years, to pain, crippling, bends forward. Boys and girls willbe Filet Mignon nurse will be conducting a posture heart and lung complications, and screened separately. Girls will be screening for5th and 6th grade girls. severe deformity. asked to bring a halter top and the WINDJAMMER CLUB The high school health aide will But,none of these complications boys will be screened with their implement the screening for 7th need happen. When this condition is shirts removed. Tonight's Dinner: Open Menu grade girls and 7th, 8th and 9th grade detected early, severe spine deform- boys to discover possible spinal ity can be prevented. If your child has a beginning, problems, particularly scoliosis. Interest in school screening is possible or observable spinal curva- Scoliosis is a medical term for a growing nationwide and several ture, youwillbenotified andaskedto CLIPPER CLUB sideways curvature of the spine. It state legislatures have passed laws take your child to the family doctor at Tonight's Dinner: Steak Dinner for 2 usually begins in the growing years requiring school screening. The the Naval Hospital for furtherexami- of life, most commonly in adoles- Department of Defense Dependents nation. cence, and affects a least 600,000 Schools manual 2942.0recommends It is strongly encouraged that FRA American children between ages 10 scoliosis screening for students be- parents allow their children to par- Tonight's Dinner: Chili to 15 years. tween the ages of 10 and 16. ticipate in the screening program.

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New Dallas owner performs housecleaning to pay for Aikman There has been a FROM WIRE REPORTS general owner said coach Johnson would unique. of President George Bush. housecleaning in Dallas, engi- run the draft from now on. It Jones is also reviewing the Aikman's yearly salary will Theoldguardisgonefrom the neered by new owner Jerry Jones remains to be seen if coach team's contract with its training start at $787,000 for 1989 and scene in Dallas but the Cowboys with an assist from new coach Johnson, sometimes occupied facilities in Thousand Oaks, gradually goup until itreaches $2 are hoping they have a young Jimmy Johnson. with other duties, will be able to Calif. million in 1994. Napoleon. Handed pink slips were such come up with the draft "sleepers" Meanwhile, he is committed The first two years of the He is quarterback Troy longtime stalwarts as coach Tom that made Brandt famous. In all to large sums to be paid to contract are guaranteed and so is Aikman, who is being counted on Landry, team president Tex fairness, Brant hasn't had much Aikman. Troy's agent, Leigh the signing bonus. Aikman's to turn the Cowboy's fortunes Schramm, the highly-rated direc- success in recent years. Steinberg, got him the biggest contract surpassed by almost $3 around with his pinpoint passing tor of the draft, Gil Brandt, ad- At last word, Jones was look- contract ever granted to a rookie million the previous record for a and other nimble maneuvers. ministrator Joe Bailey and public ing for more ways to cut ex- in the history of the NFL. rookie contract, the six-year, Aikman, the number one se- relations man Doug Todd. penses. Hereportedlyisconsider- It is said to call for a trifle over eight-million, 200-thousand dol- lection in the recent NFL draft, is The new regime in Dallas has ing the breakup and sale of the $11 million over a six-year pe- lar deal Vinnie Testaverde re- getting bigbucks to do his thingin made no secret of the fact that 200 acre Cowboy Center. He says riod. The extra trifle is only ceived from Tampa Bay two Dallas. In fact, all the money the money has been a big part of the it is fabulous but expensive. $37,000, hardly worth mention- years ago. Cowboys had to put on the table to housecleaning. He already decided to shut ing. Aikman will be expected to sign Troy may have played a part When Brandt was fired the down the team's travel agency Troy got a signing bonus of turn the franchise around in Dal- in the economy wave now under other day, he said Jones told him and dance academy, which may two and three-quarter million las. So far Testaverde has fallen way on the team. it was a question of money. The not have been fabulous but were dollars, almost 14 times the salary short of that in Tampa Bay. Ballard's pitching performances help Orioles turn around '88 start up with reliever FROM WIRE REPORTS Mark William- have been right around the break- That would have turned off most replied, "The same as always, I'm son for a victory over Seattle. even mark all spring and also baseball scouts and all general getting ready for my next start." Someone has turned the pitch- When the day was over Jeff was have been around the top in this managers. ing averages upside down. listed at 1.46 in the earned-run mixed-up American League He really hasn't improved his Established stars like Jack averages. Eastern Division race. strikeout-to-walk ratio much but Morris, Danny Jackson and Frank Ballard is having trouble be- The change in Ballard from the important thing is he's not lieving Viola among others are strug- his own success. After the last season in so dramatic it's hard giving up many runs. He has win gling to win. One of last year's over Seattle, in which he to believe unless you consider the fanned only nine hitters in his five struggling pitchers, Jeff Ballard pitched seven innings, he said fact he's a southpaw. Any ball- starts and walked six. of Baltimore, is winning steadily. that he felt so good pitching in player will tell you that south- Whether Ballard can continue Ballard just may be dreaming of that game it didn't seem right. paws are different from other his successful performance is achieving a star's rating. The pointis that it came out all people. That's only half in fun, by hard to say. He's on a role at this He won his first five games of right Catcher Mickey Tettleton the way. It is a fact that lefthan- time. That could turn around in hit a two-run the season to become the first homer in the eighth ders usually take longer to mature one day or it could be that he has pitcher in the history of the Ori- inning to insure a 4-3 decision for than righthanders. mastered his trade. He's 25 ears oles to win that many in April. the Orioles. Jeff's record in 1988 was 8- old, an age at which pitchers are And Baltimore has had some bril- Baltimore has started this 12. His earned-run average was usually still learning. liant pitchers, one of whom, Jim season infinitely better than it did ordinary, 4.40, and he walked Heis maintainingamatter-of- Palmer, seems acinch to make the last year. The Orioles set a major more batters than he fanned. fact attitude about his five Hall of Fame. league record by losing their first Ballard only struck out 41 men in straight victories. When asked Ballard, a southpaw, teamed 21 games in 1988. This year they 1988 while dishing out 42 walks. how he felt the other day, Ballard

Tennis League is set for tonight at the base gym contest, volleyball competition and various games. AREA beginning at 5 p.m. For more information, call Laurie at 3845. Awards will be presented to the men's first-place team, NAVSTA Blue, and the second-place team, Bowling events Hospital. In the women's division, NAVSTA Blue will ATHLETICS be presented the first-place award and PWD the second- Bowling tournament place. A bowling tournament sponsored by a major Youth Activities For more information, call 2560. vendor is set for May 27 to 28 at the Marblehead NAVSTA Blue track and field Bowling Center. Bad-rad-skaters dance The cost to participate is $10 for singles, $10 for Hey dude, there's a real "Bad-Rad-Skaters" All personnel who are interested in participating for NAVSTA Blue in the upcoming Captain's Cup track doubles or $16 to participate in both. Sign-ups will be dance at "Saturday's" from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May accepted May 13 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 12. This pre-teen event will cost $1.50 for members and field meet May 27, call SH2 Christopher at 2145 after working hours or 4470 during working hours or at May 15 and 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Marblehead and $2 for non-members. Please leave the skate- Lanes. All entries must be received no later than May boards at home. the Fitness Center at 3846 during working hours. Commands that fall under NAVSTA Blue are 22. For more information, call the Youth Center at For more information, call Teri at 3301, Marcella 4075. Supply, Port Services, Fire Dept., Ordnance, Commis- sary/NEX and PSD. at 2759 or Rich at 3314. Pre-teen basketball tournament Ladies bowling league A pre-teen one-on-one basketball tournament is Captain's Cup triathlon The Captain's Cup triathlon is set for Saturday, May The Tuesday night Ladies Bowling League is set for Saturday, May 20, at the Youth Center going to start May 23 at 6:30 p.m. beginning 13. The event will begin at 7 a.m. at the Yacht Club and at 5:30 p.m. The cost to participate will be There will be an organizational meeting at the $1 and registrations will consist of 1/2 mile swim, a 10 mile bike race and a begin at 5 p.m. Marblehead Lanes May 16, to elect officers and by- Awards will be presented to the first-, second-, 5 mile run. You can register at the base gym or at the Yacht laws at 7 p.m. in the Marblehead Lanes cafeteria. and third-place winners. Anyone interested in bowling can sign up either at For more information, call the Youth Center at Club the day of the event. For more information, call 2560. the lanes or by calling Terri at 2915 anytime. 4075. Big Pot No Tap tournament Attention Leeward patrons, test your luck at the Fitness Division activities Project Player events Big Pot No Tap bowling tournament set for Friday, Track and Field meet Night horse ride May 12, at the Leeward Lanes. The Track and Field Captain's Cup competition Join Project Player's night horse ride Thursday, May Registration will begin at 6 p.m. and the cost to is set for Friday, May 26, beginning at 6 p.m. and 25, at the MWR Corral from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants participate will be $10. Saturday, May 27, beginning at 8 a.m. at the high will meet at the Corral by 5:30 p.m. The two hour ride For more information, call Jerry at 3014 or Brent school track. will cost $5 per person. Sign-ups are being taken at the at 2118. Friday's track events will include the 100 meter, MWR Information Office. 800 meter, 200 meter, two mile, 400 meter, one mile, For more information, call Amy at 3845. Bridge winners 400 meter and one mile relay. Monday, May 1, Rich Gillerman and Rich Harris Saturday's field events will include long jump, Campus Player activities claimed first place with Art Corsano and Janice shot put, discus, high jump and javelin. Register at Teen beach daze Clapper coming in second and Carol Corsano and the base gym. Attention teens, Campus Player's Teen Beach Daze Ron Clapper coming in third. For more information, call 2560. is set for Sunday, May 14, at Windmill Beach from 11 All hands bridge games are played every Monday Awards presentation a.m. to 3 p.m. Lots of music, refreshments and food will at 6:30 p.m. An awards presentation for the Captain's Cup be available. Highlights will include a boogie board For more information, call Janice at 4892. i

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