Guantanamo Gazette

Vol. 45 -- No. 24 --U.S. Navy's only shore-based daily newspaper -- Tuesday, February 7, 1989 Water! A precious commodity in Guantanamo As for the watering of grass at new washing system used water more effi- tion level, which was set in 1985, of 1.3 By JOC BILL DOUGHERTY construction sites and landscaping, new ciently. The combined efforts of washing million gallons of water per day. WATER! A precious commodity in construction contracts require the contrac- only one load every other day and use of the The plant needs work. Repairs have Guantanamo Bay. Many residents have tor to have grass growing before the site is Navy Exchange Laundry demonstrated the been made and future repair and replace- found just how precious this clear liquid is accepted. Grass is important to prevent community's concerted effort to save wa- mentplans are scheduled. However, in this during the recent water shortage that led to wind erosion and is a serious concern. ter. age of austere budgets, the bottom line is the setting of Water Condition Bravo. The Anyone that has seen Cooper Field turn Finally, we reach the heart of the pres- that Guantanamo Bay will continue to shortage required strict water conservation into a dust bowl should agree. ent situation - the Desalinization (Desal) operate at the production levels set in 1985 measures such as no watering of yards, no The policies setby the base are working Plant. The faithful power and water pro- and water conservation and occasional washing of cars and allowing residents to as shown by the rising levels of water in ducer will be 25 years old in July. It has shortages will continue to be the norm. wash only one load of clothes every other storage. It has taken the effort of all resi- continually met the demands of the com- Even with the community's dedicated day. Are these guidelines unnecessary in- dents in the Guantanamo Bay community munity, but like any piece of machinery, involvement in the base water conservation conveniences, or reasonable measures to to conserve water and raise those levels. age takes its toll. effort, it has been a long road to make up reverse a serious water shortage? Another area where water was saved In 1985, two evaporators, Point Loma the shortage. Some residents suggested that Obviously, action was required and the was in the washing of clothes. All residents, and GITMO 1, both were taken out of a water barge bring in water to make up the course of action decided on was successful including single personnel, were asked to service leaving GITMO 2 and GITMO 3 to shortage. However, it would have cost in restoring our water reserves. wash one load of clothes every other day. provide for the needs of the community. hundreds of thousands of dollars to con- As expected, the water restrictions The purpose was to try and maintain a level GITMO 2, an original evaporator installed tract such a barge for this purpose. Water generated many questions. Some of the usage of water that could be effectively when the Desal Plant was established in conservation does not cost money. Spend community questioned why some areas of measured each day to determine the prog- 1964, presently produces 500,000 gallons or conserve. The decision was easy to the base could use water while others could ress of the base's water saving efforts. of water per day. GITMO 3, installed in make. not. Residents were also asked to use the Navy 1978, produces approximately 800,000 Lots of questions. Lots of answers. The Was everyone doing their fair share and Exchange Laundry not the laundromat gallons per day. bottom line . all residents of Guantanamo why were certain policies set? because their large capacity, commercial That brings us to our present produc- Bay must make sacrifices and do their part Some areas of concern included the to conserve water. Golf Course, the washing of aircraft, the This applies not only during Water watering of grass in front of new construc- Condition Bravo, but in the normal daily tion and the need for landscapes that re- The Naval Base is no longer in Water Condition water usage. If power and water can be quire no water. Bravo, but the following restrictions will be in effect until conserved, it will save valuable dollars that can be used The golf course received permission to further notice. for other projects and activities use water to save the greens from certain that will make life better in Guantanamo destruction. Their replacement would be - Privately-owned vehicles may only be washed on the Bay. costly and unnecessary considering that first and third Saturday of each month. In future Gazette articles, alternate fresh water was used only to supplement energy sources such as wind generated the gray water, which was used whenever - Washing of laundry will continue to be allowed on power, solar power and wells will be exam- available, and the use of fresh water was even days only. The one-load limit has been removed. ined. adjusted downward to just sustain growth. - Air conditioners may be operated from noon to 8 This is probably not the last time we When considering the maintenance of will have to set Water Condition Bravo naval aircraft, washing is a standard part of a.m. the following day. because of the varied factors that affect corrosion control. Two things must be - Watering of lawns is prohibited, but hand watering waterproduction and storage. There is only considered. Corrosion can make an aircraft of plants is allowed from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. one thing we can all do and that's PRAC- unsafe and the repair or replacement of TICE ENERGY CONSERVATION corroded parts is very expensive. DAILY! Navy Campus specialist offers info on education By BILLIE COLONNA Central Texas College and director of the Education Specialist Functional Skills Program for the Atlantic was on board from January 24-27 to hire Navy Campus began its third term with and train Guantanamo's new Functional a record registration of 350 with 190 stu- Skills coordinator, Lori O'Berry. Classes dents using Tuition Assistance. in English and math will begin February However, some of the commands sub- 27, provided the requirement of 10 pre- mitted outdated Tuition Assistance forms tested and registered students is met. during the last registration period. Com- Other classes on the agenda for Febru- mands are asked to note that any outdated ary are the general and subject CLEPs TA forms submitted for the fourth term Thursday, Feb. 9, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., will not be authorized. The following in- ACT PEP and DSST Thursday, Feb. 9, formation is needed for ordering new from ito 4 p.m. and GED testing Thurs- forms: Stock Number, 0115-LF-015- day, Feb. 16 and 23. 6026, NAVEDTRA Form 1560/5 (1/88); Navy Campus workshops include cost, $2 per pad; unit of issue, PD. DD295/Military Credit Evaluation Thurs- Bob Taylor, a representative from day, Feb. 16, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The primary focus of the workshop is to pro- vide participants with information on how to research the ACE guide for rate or military school information, understand what the credit can and cannot do for military personnel, complete a DD295 request for credit evaluation, including information on local procedures for proc- essing these forms, and develop a plan for achieving educational goals. A College Orientation workshop is scheduled for Leeward Point Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 9:30to 11:15 a.m. in the VC- 10 training room. It is required that all first-time Tuition Assistance users attend this workshop if they plan to use Tuition Assistance for the fourth term. Take a Rain Check The Navy Exchange is having sale item is advertised. Items not a sale and you run in to get the covered by the Rain Check Policy item you want. But alas, it's sold include clearance merchandise, BAY NEWS out. You are one out of luck cus- special buys, limited quantities, tomer, right? Wrong! The Navy percentage discounts, or items McCalla Airfield closure Navy wide exam note Exchange Rain Check Policy specifically marked "No Rain McCalla Airfield will be closed to all traffic All requirements, PARS, professional course, comes to the rescue. The Rain Checks" in the Navy Exchange February 14, from noon to 3 p.m. Military Leadership Exam and time-in-rate, must be Check Policy guarantees that sales circulars. completed by all eligible E4/E5/E6 candidates on or customers will get the sale price New session of ACEP before February 14. The schedule for the exam is as follows: P03, on a item if it sells out, or a Under the Navy Exchange The new session of the Adult Continuing Edu- Tuesday, March substitute item may be offered. protective umbrella, you won'tbe cation Program (ACEP) will begin the week of 7; P02, Thursday, March 9; P01, Tuesday, March 14. Rain Check forms are available at left out in the rain. Your Rain February 20. This program has been established to The advancement examinations will be admini- the exchange Customer Service Check form assures you that the provide a free education to aspiring Jamaicans of stered at the Windjammer Club on the dates Navy Exchange staff will do their all ages. desk. At smaller stores, you may mentioned above. Candidates should muster at 7 ACEP offers reading, writing, grammar and ask a salesperson for assistance. best to get the item of your choice a.m., on the morning of the exam, with ID card in Simply fill out the Rain Check at the advertised sale price. The math skills. Classes will meet days, evenings and weekends. Jamaicans may take hand and in the uniform of the day. order form with your name, ad- Rain Check Policy ensures that advantage of this you won't miss out on Navy opportunity by contacting Lisa Wheeler at 4271 or dress and telephone number. 4418. Friends of the Library Exchange sale merchandise. When your item arrives at the The program is always seeking volunteer teach- Friends of the Library is looking for people to Navy Exchange, you will be noti- That's protection offered to Navy ers. Individuals who can share an hour or two a serve as officers of the organization. They need a fied by telephone or postcard. Exchange customers. Look for week, or whenever possible, should contact president, vice-president and a secretary/treasurer. Rain Checks may be redeemed at the Rain Check signs at your Wheeler at the phone numbers mentioned above. The tasks of the officers are few but the rewards are any Navy Exchange where the Navy Exchange. great. Ombudsman meeting Volunteers are needed to help FOL staff with their book sale Saturday, March 4. For more The monthly meeting for the Ombudsman will information about the organization, or NEW ARRIVALS be Thursday, Feb. 9, at 4:45 p.m. at the Family to volunteer, call Elizabeth Lane at 4541. Baby's Name: Adam Trent Service Center. The guests will be Mr. John Grasso, Director of CCPO and Capt. John Boyd. Parent's Name: AT3 and Mrs. Ricky G. Stanley Lecture at base library Date: Nov. 30, 1988 Girl Scout leaders The base library and the Guantanamo Bay Game Wardens announce this month's lecture, Leaders and asst. leaders are needed now for Baby's Name: Melia Gabrielle "Welcome, Capt. Perry Girl Scout Troops. They need asst. leaders for the R. Chumley, the base Parent's Name: Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Venable veterinarian." The community is invited to attend Cadet Troop (ages 11-14, grades 6 through 9) and Date: Dec. 8, 1988 the lecture tonight at 7 p.m., in the library. leaders for Junior Troop (ages 8-11, grades 3 through 6). If you can help either troop, call Cindy Baby's Name: Victoria Lynn Shook at 4971 during working hours or Linda Parent's Name: EAl and Mrs. Joseph M. Newhouse McDaniel at 4275 during working hours or 2213 EEO Advisory meeting Date: Dec. 8, 1988 after working hours. The next EEO Advisory Committee meeting is February 8, in the PWD conference room at 2:30 Baby's Name: Kevin Pierce Tips for tax preparation p.m. All members are encouraged to attend by Parent's Name: DCI and Mrs. Roger A. Bacon The Family Service Center will be sponsoring either primary or alternate. For more information, Date: Dec. 15, 1988 tax preparation programs starting Saturday, Feb. call 4612. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the FTG auditorium. Other Baby's Name: Randall Lawrence programs will meet Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6:15 to Booster Club meeting Parent's Name: ATC and Mrs. Robert A. Lathrop 8:15 p.m., at the Leeward Point Community Center The general membership meeting of the W.T. Date: Dec. and Thursday, Feb. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the 24, 1988 Sampson Booster Club will be held Thursday, Feb. FSC training room. Call 4141 or 4153 to sign-up 9, at 7 p.m., in the high school library. Volunteers for the program convenient for you. Get tips on IRS Baby's Name: Calvin Andre Jr. will be needed for several up-coming events, code requirements. Learn how to organize deduc- Parent's Name: GMG2 and Mrs. Calvin A. Wilson including the GBOWC Education Auction. All tions in a logical manner. Date: Dec. 27, 1988 members are invited to attend. 'Treat for Your Sweet' Baby's Name: Zane Spencer Dating Game at Windjammer Do you have a Valentine message you would Parent's Name: CE2 and Mrs. Timothy S. Bennett Single people, here is your chance to find that like to give someone special? What better way to Date: Dec. 30, 1988 special date. Project Player is hosting a Dating say it than with a cookie. Game, not unlike the TV show of the same name, The Guantanamo Bay Nursery School will be Friday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m., in the Windjammer. The selling big "personalized" chocolate chip cookies in chosen dates will receive dinner for two at the front of the NEX Main Store Saturday, Feb. 11, Windjammer Club. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the There is a possibility that the Dating Game will nursery school. If you have any questions, call Entertainment Tonight be canceled due to a shortage of participants. 2159. If you're interested in becoming a contestant, give On Channel 2 Amy a call at 3845. 4:00 SESAME STREET Black History meeting 5:00 NAVY NEWS THIS WEEK The next Black History Month meeting will be Air conditioning hours held February 9, at 3 p.m., in the COMNAVBASE 5:30 ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT Air conditioners may be used from noon to 8 conference room. All members are encouraged to 6:00 NEWSCENTER 8 a.m., the following morning. These hours must attend. 6:15 CNN SPORTS LATENIGHT followed and will be in effect until further notice. 6:30 CNN HEADLINE NEWS Chapel notes 7:00 STAR TREK The Catholic Chapel Community is involved in 8:00 SATNET: NHL ALL-STAR GAME the Renew program. This season's theme is 'All Hands' briefing "Discipleship". There are small and large group There will be an "All Hands" briefing on activities you can participate in from February 4 "Personal Security and Terrorism Awareness". through March 17. Contact Steve Tidd at 2074 after NISCOM MTTLANT will be conducting the All movies begin at 7 p.m. working hours for more information. briefing Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m., in the FTG Downtown Lyceum There will be a Protestant Ash Wednesday auditorium. Red Heat.Action(R).1:43 Service at 6:30 p.m., at the Windward Chapel. All McCalla Lyceum are cordially invited. Exterior painting of houses The 40 days of Lent begin Wednesday, Feb. 8. Best Seller.Action (R).1:35 A contract has been awarded to DCI contractor Ashes will be distributed at the 11:30 a.m. and 5 Marine Lyceum for exterior painting of houses in Villamar, Kittery p.m. mass, in the Windward Chapel and at the 7 The Goonies.Adventure (PG).1:41 Beach, Radio Range, Ocean View, Paola Point, p.m. mass, Leeward Lyceum in the Leeward Chapel. Marine Site and Evans Point housing areas. Willow.Fantasy (PG).1:56 Work began in Villamar housing January 16. Computer Users meeting Ensure that all personal belongings are relocated The Guantanamo Bay Computer Users Group away from the building. DCI will issue notices to will meet Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the each residence about one week before painting. Windjammer. Guantanamo Gazette GBOWC's basket social CPA's needed Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba The Guantanamo Bay Officer's Wives Club For reasons beyond their control, the NEX will will enjoy a basket social at the home of Karen not have an income tax contract. If there are any Boyd February 15, at 11:30 a.m. Pack a lunch in a licensed CPA's on board that are interested in Naval Base Commander Capt. John S. Boyd, USN decorated container, basket, sack, bag or box. The providing this service, contact the Navy Exchange Public Affairs Officer.L. Bob Hines, USNR container will be returned. When you arrive, your Editorial Staff at 4308 or 4707 and ask for Ms. L. Lawrence. Editor . J03 John G aona, U SN lunch will be given a number and placed on a table. Assistant Editor. JOSN Joel Packs, USNR Everyone will pick a number and enjoy that lunch. IRS Sports Editor . JOSN Dirk Rose, USN Prizes will be awarded for the prettiest, most un- tax forms Staff Assistant. Sheree Ludwig-Tiller usual and funniest basket. Call Lindy at 2186, Mary The finance sections of the Windward and The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office Leeward Post Offices have of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This newspaper is an authorized publication for members at 4942, Lillian at 2156 or Liz at 4541 by February a limited supply of of the military services and their families stationed overseas. Its contents do not necessarily reflect 12 for reservations. If you require babysitting various Internal Revenue Service tax forms in the the official views of the U.S. Navy and donot imply endorsement thereof. The Guantanamo Gazette services, call Dolores at 3617 by February 12. lobby. is printed five times a week at government expense at the Navy Publications and Printing Service Branch Office. I

PAGE 2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1989 GUANTANAMO GAZETFE February is Black History Month 'Triple Nickels' proved blacks could jump from airplanes By Sgt. Maj. RUDI WILLIAMS black paratrooper company in American weeks of training for the black paratrooper ated that June. I was then re-assigned to the history," said Morris. That AFIS Correspondent was the 555th pioneers, push-ups, sit-ups, running, push- 555th, which had been relocated to Camp Parachute Infantry Company. ups, sit-ups, running, from morning till Mackall, N.C., adjacent When to Fort Bragg. the Army was forming its elite "I then waited until a cadre was brought night the first week. The second week had "This was a unique situation," said 82nd Airborne Division during World War in from the 92nd Infantry Division at Fort more calisthenics and an introduction to the Morris. "We had a battalion with a captain II, the rule was "whites only." Blacks Huachuca, Ariz.," said Morris. "There 35-foot jump tower. The third week had as commander." allegedly "couldn't handle" the tough were originally 20 of us, but only 16 the 250-foot tower. The fourth week was Morris had a problem when he returned training and didn't have enough "guts" to graduated from the jump training; two packing and repacking parachutes and as a second lieutenant, there were no jump out of airplanes. didn't make it for medical reasons, one had quar- jumping every day, ending with a night ters for black officers. "They let me stay in Blacks were supposed to guard the all- a death in the family and the fourth one just jump on Friday. Saturday was graduation white paratrooper school the same house I had as first sergeant. Then and packing shed and patrol they gave us (the other black officers) an empty barracks the area as they watched the and fixed it up a little bit. white soldiers train. I But there was one man stayed there (in the house) for about three months. who knew that black soldiers When could do just as well as I went to pay my rent, whites and decided to prove they discovered that there were no provisions to it. The year was 1944. collect rent from a black officer. So "Since we were in the vicinity, I decided we would they said forget about (pay- emulate ing) it," Morris laughed. the white paratroop- "When ers," said Walter Morris, Gen. Gavin (Maj. Gen. James who was the first sergeant M. Gavin, com- of mander the black service company. of the 82nd Airborne "We observed them when Division) saw the conditions they did their calisthenics in which we were training and and double-timed every- living back in the woods, he integrated where they went. So we the black and copied some of the things white paratroopers," Morris said. "This was they were doing. But we long before President (Harry didn't have any paratrooper S.) Truman boots. signed the order to integrate "We caught the attention the military services. of the general (Lt. Gen. "Once we graduated, we Ridgely Gaither, who com- started combat training pre-. manded the parachute paring troops to go over- school) when he was making seas," said Morris. Instead, an inspection," said Morris, they were sent to fight forest who is retired from the con- fires started by Japanese in- struction business in New cendiary balloons on the York and now lives with his Triple Nickikels aboard a C-47 airplane head for a forest fire in the western United States West Coast, from California S.to Arizona. wife in Palm Coast, Fla. "He was impressed couldn't jump. Since we needed cooks and day when they received their silver air- The Triple Nickels earned a new nick- when he saw us doing our calisthenics. We he was one, we decided to let him stay. But borne wings. name, were showing off to show him that we "Smoke Jumpers," for their ability he wasn't on jump status. After the first-class graduated, the white to leap could do as well as the white paratroopers." into smoke-filled clearings. They "Of course, all the instructors were cadre troopers returned to Fort Huachuca, racked up.36 firefightingrlissions, Not long after the calisthenics demon- white," said Morris. "Being a paratrooper making and the graduating class became the cadre. more than 1,000 individual jumps into stration, Gaither summoned Morris to his was a big thing at that time, and there "When we graduated, the word went out burning forests. For this they office. "He let me know that President weren't earned an- a heck of a lot of whites jumping that the Army was accepting volunteers for other nickname, "Black Panthers." (Franklin Delano) Roosevelt had ordered out of airplanes. We gotalong well with the an all-black parachute battalion," said The 555th Parachute Battalion Gen. (George C.) Marshall to form an all- white paratroopers. was The only problem we Morris. redesignated the 3rd Battalion, 505th Air- black paratrooper unit. The decision was had was that theentire postatFortBenning, Seven black officers were brought in. borne Infantry Regiment, and became a made in response to complaints by A. Ga., both officers and enlisted, were mak- Each platoon had two officers. Gaither had part of the 82nd Airborne Division. For- Philip Randolph, organizer of the Brother- ing bets that we wouldn't jump, we'd be a big surprise for Morris after the first class mer members of the first hood of Sleeping Car Porters and president too afraid. The thing that inspired black paratroop- us was completed the course. The 555th Parachute ers joined the all-black 2nd Airborne of the National Negro Congress, and the that this was the only black combat outfit Company was going to become the 555th Ranger Company at Fort black press," said Morris. "Blacks were then, and it was an opportunity Bragg and saw for black Parachute Infantry Battalion, and the outfit action in Korea with the 7th Infantry Divi- asking, 'Why can't we have black para- troops to enter something they could be needed an adjutant. troopers, too?"' sion. That company was later attached to proud." "Gen. Gaither said, 'I want you to go the 187th Regimental Morris' efforts toward black to Combat Team and soldiers The black paratrooper students were OCS (officer candidate school) because made two proving their mettle paid off. jumps in Korea. The unit re- "Gen. segregated from the whites, both on and off we're going to have a battalion,"' Morris ceived Gaither selected me as the first sergeant a Bronze Arrowhead for its para- and the post. Morrissaid, recalls. "So I went to OCS at Fort Sam chute the first black paratrooper in the assault at Munsan-ni and several first all- It was a grueling, exhausting four Houston, Texas, in April 1944 and gradu- other awards.

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GUANTANAMO GAZETTE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1989 PAGE 3 SPORTS Starling, Breland consider bout in spring From WIRE REPORTS on the 147-pound throne of the dimension to a rematch. NBA action WBC. They have fought twice be- Phoenix Suns 104 Dallas Mavericks 129 People once talked about Breland earned his title by fore. Starling won the first bout a Utah Jazz 87 Los Angeles Clippers 111 matches made in heaven, but now stopping Seung-Soon Lee before and the second was judged Las Vegas has taken over. the fight actually got started draw, although the observers It's a different kind of Saturday night in Las Vegas. among the news media thought NCAA aftermath heaven, it has a large dollar sign The elapsed time was 54 seconds, Marlon had an edge on points. Florida State 81 Oklahoma 126 over the entrance. It will proba- about what it takes to put mustard Breland's trainer, Joey Fari- Louisville 78 Iowa State 97 bly be seen sometime in the and relish on a hot dog. ello, thinks that Mark has not He spring when -and if -Marlon Starling won the WBC cham- reached his full potential. a victory over Starling Syracuse 85 Starling rumbles with Mark pionship by wiping out Lloyd added that making Seton Hall 79 Breland. Honeyghan in nine rounds on the would reward Breland by Each has a piece of the same card. him think he was number one. Ohio State 70 Welterweight Championship. A fight between Starling and One of Breland's problems Purdue 58 Breland wears the crown sanc- Breland is virtually inevitable. It has been his cool, almost blase', fighting. One of tioned by the WDA. Starling sits will draw at the box office and approach to attract a lot of attention on cable those watching Saturday night 4/o Nevada-Las Vegas 77 television. was Breland's good friend Mike Cal-Santa Barbara 61 After his victory Saturday, Tyson, who said it was the first r Starling announced that he time he ever saw Mark looking Virginia 78 wanted to go home to Hartford, like "Bad News Breland." Georgia Tech 71 Connecticut, and think about There will be heavy money to meeting Breland. Translated: he be made in another bout against wants to figure out how much he Breland, and nobody knows it RCI Bulls lead GBYAA Seniors should ask for. He is the senior better than Starling. of the two champs at the age of Before he left Vegas for Hart- The Guantanamo Bay Youth ran by the Turner Bulls to a 14- 30. Breland is 24. ford, he admitted, "Common Athletic Association (GBYAA) 10 victory, ledby MattBriggs and Both Breland and Starling sense will tell me to take the fight continued their season Sunday, Greg Ramos with six points each. can punch, which adds an extra against Breland." ending play with the RCI Bulls In the Senior Division, the leading the Senior Division with RCI Bulls trampled the Leeward a 2-0 record, and the Point Lakers 51-15 led by Rey Tauscher takes title, Schneider goes for gold McDonald's Archers lead the Castro with 22 points and Willie From WIRE REPORTS winning yesterday's downhill in the Women's special slalom. She Junior Division with a perfect Bower with 16. Vail, Colorado, the 21-year-old has won five slaloms and five two-game record. The GBYAA Stompers edged Hansjoerg Tauscher sur- West German nosed-out defend- giant slaloms on the World Cup by the Minefield Maintenance prised even himself when he be- ing World Champion Peter circuit this season. Schneider's In Junior Division play Sun- Hawks 32-31, helped by Craig came the first West German to Mueller of Switzerland by .19 competition should come from day, the FTG Bullets were carried Stouffer's three-pointer with win a downhill gold medal at the seconds. Tauscher admits he Uli Meier and Anita Wachter of to a victory over the Knights of four seconds on the clock giving World Ski Championships. never thought he "could beat the Austria or Mateja Svet of Yugo- Columbus Knights by Eric the Stompers victory. Tauscher's best previous finish kings of downhill." slavia. Tamara McKinney -the Brammer's eightpoints, allowing GBYAA basketball will con- was fifth place in Switzerland a winner of the combined gold the Bullets to edge by the Knights tinue Saturday and Sunday, Feb. month ago. Before that, he had Today, Swiss ace Vreni medal - carries the American 8-6. 11 and 12, in the W.T. Sampson never finished in the top 10. In Schneider goes for the gold in banner. The McDonald's Archers High School gym. I will continue at Windmill Beach from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free. Registration must be made by Thursday, Feb. 23. For more information, call Amy at 3845. AREA Parents, don't let your kids miss this great opportunity. MWR now has all the necessary gear to make this a Sailing activities worthwhile experience. Sailing regatta ATHLETICS For more information, call Patrick at 2560. The next sailing regatta is set for Sunday, Feb. Mother/daughter night swim 12, at the Yacht Club. Hey moms, treat your daughters to a mother/ The skippers meeting will begin at noon the day Youth activities daughter night swim Sunday, Feb. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. of the race. All skills levels are invited to participate. The monthly meeting of the GBYAA will be at the Villamar pool. The cost to enter is $3 for Yacht Club members and Enjoy some fun under the moon and stars. This held tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Center. This $5 for non-members. meeting is open to the community so please show event is free and open to all ages. Rafts are available for For more information, call Beth Krouch at 2345. your support. Hope to see you there. rental. Laser Regatta For more information, call Patrick at 2560. The Laser Regatta Series will begin February 22, Adult sweetheart swim Fitness Division activities and will run every Wednesday until March 22, at the Enjoy a soothing and romantic evening at the Powerlifting meet Yacht Club. There will be a total of five races with Villamar pool at the Adult Sweetheart Swim Tuesday, Anyone interested in competing in the Vir- one throw-out. The skippers' meeting will begin at Feb. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. ginia State powerlifting meet in April can contact 4:30 p.m. Registration must be completed before Raft rental for two will be made available. the John Daniel at 4111 during working hours, or 4149 first race. The cost to participate is $10. For more information, call Patrick at 2560. after working hours. For more information, call Beth at 2345. Swim practice Two-person sand volleyball Age group swim team practices meet every Tuesday, Set your sights on the two-person sand volley- Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Shuffleboard tournament ball tournament Sunday, Feb. 26, at Windmill Marine pool. The league is free and can be joined at MWR is hosting a single-elimination partners' Beach. Registration will be held from 10 to 10:45 any time for youths from 3 to 18 years of age. shuffleboard tournament Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. a.m. the day of the tournament, and competition will For more information, call Patrick at 2560. in the Officer's Club. 11 a.m. begin at A limited number of teams The cost of participation will be $10 per team and will be able to compete, so sign up early a maximum of eight teams will be accepted, so come Dive classes by calling 3845. The fee is $2 per team with a first-place trophy awarded. early to enter. Morale, Welfare and Recreation are offering the fol- For more information, call Patrick at 2560. lowing scuba dive courses. All students must pre- Captain's Cup volleyball register at the MWR Information Office. Physical Leeward Gym The Captain's Cup volleyball organizational exams are required for the PADI Open Water course MWR is looking for a part-time attendant for the meeting is set for Friday, Feb. 17, at 3:30 p.m. with forms available at the Information Office. Leeward Gym to work during the day. in the base gym. Rules and regulations will be Open Water Diver, Bailey, Feb. 13, $160 For more information, call Mike at 3846. discussed. Advanced Open Water, Smylie, Feb. 28, $85 For more information, call John Powell at 2560. MWR Luau Campus Player activities MWR is sponsoring a luau Sunday, March 19 at Aquatics Department activities Casino night Windmill Beach from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A luau Snorkeling clinic Campus Player is sponsoring "Casino Night" contest is scheduled along with lots of food, Hey kids, grab a buddy and explore the Carib- Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. at "Saturday's". Try games, music and all kinds of recreational bean marine life together here in Guantanamo at the your luck at poker, roulette and blackjack. activities with gear issue availability. Come and children's snorkeling clinic Saturday, Feb. 25. Play money will be issued at the door and the enjoy the tropics. The cost of the clinic is $10 per child and will person with the most money at the end of the night For more information, call Amy at 3845, Patrick begin at the Villamar pool from 8 to 10 a.m. and wins the grand prize. at 2560 or Beth at 2345.

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