Mass Casualty Exercise June 19 9:30 a.m. to noon Vicinity of and Keller Army Community Hospital ®

Vol. 65, No. 22 Serving the community of the U.S. Military AcademY AT WEST POINT June 13, 2008 A-76 Study back on track Town Hall Meeting Monday Compiled by Linda Mastin support, we maintain an open- for-suggestions and comments- On September 27, 2006, the from-the-workforce policy in our Installation Management Command competitive efforts.” announced that the Directorate of After the proposals are Public Works activity at West Point received from all interested would undergo an OMB Circular vendors, the next step in the A-76, Commercial Activities process will be the evaluation initiative in accordance with Office of them by Source Selection of Management and Budget and Evaluation Boards, which will all related Department of Defense be located at the Northern Region and Department of the Army Contracting Center. West Point guidance. will have representation on the “We have been progressing boards. The goal is to have this toward completing the solicitation process begin in mid-August. process since that time. The A decision is planned to Performance Work Statements occur by late November for were developed and are in final Operations and Maintenance and draft form ready to be issued with mid-December for Custodial, and the solicitation,” said Will Plumley, the winning contractor or the West Deputy Garrison Commander at Point Most Efficient Organization West Point. “However, we were told will begin the transition process. to wait until a review of the FY08 The transition timelines are still National Defense Authorization under development. Act was completed.” A Town Hall Meeting will The IMCOM Northern Region be held for DPW and custodial School’s out for Summer Contracting Center, which will personnel Monday at the Elementary school teachers give their students a hug June 5 on the last day of school for handle this study, was directed Eisenhower Hall Theatre at 10:15 both the West Point Elementary and Middle Schools. Once the children were safely on the to continue with pre-solicitation a.m. Members of the West Point bus, the busses made a few trips around the parking lot to allow the youths to wave goodbye efforts during the review period, but Community are also invited. More to friends and teachers. Now that school is out, children will be out and about all over the not to issue any more solicitations information on the solicitation installation -- playing, swimming and bike riding. Be alert, think safety and drive carefully. for on-going competitions until a process will be presented and Ka t h y Ea s t w o o d /PV formal interpretation of the NDAA questions will be taken. could be made. IMCOM has now determined that the study should continue, The 233rd Cadet Joel Namy passes so the solicitations for DPW Army Birthday By Eric S. Bartelt Military Academy, Cadet Namy Operations and Maintenance will ceremony is displayed an exemplary pride in his be released at the end of June and Cadet Joel Namy, U.S. Military country and dedication to service those for Custodial Services will today at the CDC Academy Class of 2010, passed in its defense,” said Brig. Gen. be released mid-July. at 3:30 p.m. away Monday in Buffalo, N.Y., due Michael S. Linnington, Acting The in-house workforce, as The entire West to complications from a long-term Superintendent, U.S. Military well as other interested offerors, illness. Academy. “He was an enthusiastic may submit proposals to provide Point community is Namy, 21, was admitted as an cadet who was a true friend to those the stated services within each of invited. inpatient at Roswell Park Hospital who knew him. Cadet Namy was a the solicitations. To download the in Buffalo, N.Y., and was under a loyal classmate, a valued member “Our in-house team has been physician’s care when he died. of the Army football team and an working directly with a support Happy 233rd Born in Syracuse, N.Y., Feb. 27, inspiration to all. contractor on the construction Birthday U.S. Army! 1987, the Cazenovia, N.Y., native “His belief in the ideals of of an extremely competitive bid. and former offensive lineman for the Corps and its motto of Duty, We are 100 percent dedicated book, go to http:// the Army football team, entered the Honor, Country,” he added, “were to our DPW staff and finalizing www.army.mil/ academy in 2005. hallmarks of his performance.” our agency tender offer for both birthday/233/kids_ He left his mark on his class and Information about memorial competitions involved,” Plumley book/index.html. his loss will be felt by all. and funeral services were not said. “In addition to outside “Throughout his tenure at the available at press time See BAND, page 4 2 June 13, 2008

Resolution of the Continental Congress - 14 June 1775 Absentee Voting Message WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1775 The Congress met and agreeable to the order of the As the Army’s Senior Service Voting Representative, I strongly encourage you to day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole, to take participate and cast your vote in the 2008 General Election. Voting is the essence into consideration &c. After some time spent thereon, the of our democracy and one of our most fundamental Constitutional rights. president resumed the chair, and Mr [Samuel] Ward reported, Our elected officials have very important jobs; the good news is, you have a voice that not having yet come to a conclusion they desired him in who is elected to do them ... if you vote. to move for leave to sit again. At the same time they desired You can exercise your right to vote by completing the Federal Post Card Application him to report some resolutions which they had come into. (FPCA Standard Form 76) or complying with the ballot request procedures enacted The resolutions being read, were adopted as follows: by the state in which you vote. The FPCA Standard Form 76, or other request, Resolved, That six companies of expert riflemen, be should be mailed or sent electronically as soon as possible. immediately raised in Pen[n]sylvania, two in Maryland, and You should then receive your absentee ballot as requested. The Federal Voting two in Virginia; that each company consist of a captain, Assistance Program has been working with the states to allow ballots to be submitted three lieutenants, four serjeants, four corporals, a drummer or trumpeter, and sixty-eight privates. and received electronically. Check with your Unit Voting Assistance Officer for your That each company, as soon as compleated, shall march state requirements. and join the army near Boston, to be there employed as Mailing guidelines differ from state to state. Therefore, we recommend you check light infantry, under the command of the chief Officer in your state’s guidelines by contacting your UVAO, or by visiting the Army Voting that army. Assistance Program Web site at www.vote.army.mil. That the pay of the Officers and privates be as follows, It is imperative that you complete and send in your ballot immediately to ensure viz. a captain @ 20 dollars per month; a lieutenant @ 132 it is received by your hometown local election officials no later than your state’s dollars; a serjeant @ 8 dollars; a corporal @ 72 dollars; deadline. drummer or [trumpeter] @ 72 doll.; privates @ 6B dollars; If you are an overseas voter and have not received your regular absentee ballot to find their own arms and cloaths. 30-45 days prior to your state’s deadline, you should complete a Federal Write-in That the form of the enlistment be in the following Absentee Ballot and send it to your local election official. If you later receive your words: I have, this day, voluntarily enlisted myself, as a soldier, in absentee ballot, you should also complete and send it in for processing. the American , for one year, unless sooner The 2008 General Election is quickly approaching, so please don’t wait until the discharged: And I do bind myself to conform, in all instances, very last minute to register and or send in your absentee ballot. to such rules and regulations, as are, or shall be, established BE SMART. DO YOUR PART. VOTE! for the government of the sad Army. Upon motion, Resolved, That Mr. [George] Washington, REUBEN D. JONES Mr. [Philip] Schuyler, Mr. [Silas] Deane, Mr. [Thomas] Brigadier General, USA Cushing, and Mr. [Joseph] Hewes be a committee to bring The Adjutant General in a dra’t of Rules and regulations for the government of the army. (editor’s Note:The spelling and grammar are those of the original document.) The members of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program are Col. Jeanette McMahon, Shelley Ariosto (Garrison), Dan Toohey (Victim Advocate), Maj. Maria Burger (USCC), Maj. Kim Kawamoto (ODIA) and Lt. Col. Tasha Williams (Dean). Community members can e-mail McMahon at [email protected] for advice or to offer any recommendations on the program here. Cadets can also call the sexual assault support helpline at (845) 591-7215. West Point Soldiers and civilians needing assistance can call (845) 938-3369.

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F o r PV h o m e d e l i ve r y p r o b l e m s c o n t a c t Ch a r l e n e M a r t i n a t t h e Po u g h keep s i e Jo u r n a l a t (845) 437-4730 Rotary donates dictionaries AFCEA gives to West Point Community o r b y e - m a i l a t The Education Foundation of the Armed Forces c m m a r t i n @p o u g h k e e . Deb DeMarchi’s third graders at the West Point Elementary Communications and Electronics Association annually g a n n e t t c o m School hold up the dictionaries they received from the West provides $1000 to each AFCEA local chapter to support . . Point-Highland Falls Rotary Club May 29. A total of 83 third Science Education in the local community. Checks for graders received the dictionaries. The Rotary has embarked $500 each were presented by Majs. Jeff Gribshaw and AJ upon a program, which they hope to do annually, to assist Newtson on behalf of AFCEA to both the West Point Middle third graders in the community with the “Learn to Read, Read School (pictured) and O’Neill High School Science Programs to Learn” program, an international project that addresses June 5. The funds are provided for teachers to buy supplies children literacy. Additionally, 13 third graders from Sacred or equipment that will enhance science experiments in the JUNE changes Heart Parish and 63 from Highland Falls Elementary received classroom. Left to right: Gribschaw, Tricia Willis (7th/8th (as of 06/11) dictionaries through this program. The children were surprised Grade), Pamela Granger (6th Grade), Heather Zook (7th C FUND -4.52 percent I FUND -5.95 percent o y pe l l s Grade), David Rudy (Principal) and Newtson. Ph o t o p r o v i d e d and enthusiastic about their new books. R S /G-3 S FUND -3.84 percent USMA faculty member dies WEST POINT, N.Y. -- A U.S. are with the Powell family during Military Academy professor died this difficult time,” said Brig. here Monday. Gen. Michael Linnington, Acting Colonel Robert Powell, 46, Superintendent, U.S. Military a systems engineering professor, Academy. was pronounced dead Monday The West Point community is night. The incident is under invited to attend a memorial service investigation. scheduled here Tuesday at 10 a.m. “Our thoughts and prayers in the Old Cadet Chapel. 4 June 13, 2008 Community Features and Photos Music Under the Stars returns at By Staff Sgt. Baton.” Brian Broelmann The Knights will also USMA Band bring the swinging sounds of big band jazz to the Hudson River The United States Military at Trophy Point this summer. An Academy Band’s popular Music eighteen-piece jazz big band, they Under the Stars outdoor summer are masters of recreating the sounds concert series is back again for of classic jazz as well as performing 2008. Since 1817, local residents of modern jazz masterpieces and the Hudson Valley have picnicked popular styles. on the lawn at West Point to This summer, they will be hear music by the U.S. Military premiering new works through Academy Band. a program of “Commissions and Come to West Point’s beautiful Originals” and will pay tribute to Trophy Point Amphitheatre “The Legacy.” overlooking the Hudson River to Fans of classic big band jazz will be a part of this historic concert not want to miss the “Glenn Miller series. Concerts begin Sunday and Tribute” and the “Music of the continue Sunday evenings through Band.” Labor Day. In addition to the members of The Concert Band, the largest the Band appearing as soloists, of the Academy Band’s elements, there will be a number of well- comprised of approximately 45 known guest artists performing musicians, will open the series with the bands. Sunday at 7:30 p.m., with a program will host vocalist Joe Francis at titled “Great American Classics.” their July 20 “Glenn Miller Tribute” Throughout the season, the concert. Concert Band will delight audiences Vanguard Jazz Orchestra with a variety of light classical members Gary Smulyan and Scott works, patriotic pieces, marches Wendholt, baritone saxophone and The Concert Band performs during one of their summer concerts. The “Music Under the Stars” and show tunes. Some of this trumpet respectively, will join them series returns Sunday to Trophy Point. Ph o t o Pr o v i d e d By Th e USMA Ba n d summer’s concert themes include Aug. 10. Philip Smith, principal trumpet of Broadway, daytime television “Family Excursions,” “A Walk The Concert Band will feature in the New York Philharmonic, will and Disney productions. in the Park” and “The Magical several exciting soloists as well. perform at the Aug. 3 “A Walk in For more information, go to the the Park” concert. U.S. Military Academy Band’s Web Summer Concert Schedule Broadway vocalist and Wicked site at www.usma.edu/band or call star Caissie Levy will sing with the the concert hotline at 938-2617. • Concert Band: “Great Theatre. band at the Aug. 17 “The Magical American Classics,” Sunday, • Concert Band: Aug. 6, 6:30 Baton” concert. 7:30 p.m. p.m. at the Vanderbilt Mansion, The season closes on Aug. • Concert Band & Hellcats: Hyde Park, N.Y. 30 with the ever-popular “1812 “Reunion Concert,” June 22, 7:30 • Jazz Knights with special Overture Concert” with cannon and p.m. Inclement site: Eisenhower guests Scott Wendholt and Gary fireworks that will feature vocalists Hall Ballroom. Smulyan: Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. Matt and Christina Ashford, stars • Jazz Knights: “The May- Inclement site: Eisenhower Hall nard Ferguson Legacy,” June Theatre. 29, 7:30 p.m. • Jazz Knights: Aug. 14, 6:30 • Concert Band: “Happy p.m. at the City of Newburgh Birthday America,” Saturday, Landing, Newburgh, N.Y. July 5, 8 p.m. Inclement Date: • Concert Band: “The July 6. Magical Baton,” Aug. 17, 7:30 • Jazz Knight: “Commissions p.m. Inclement site: Eisenhower and Originals,” July 13, 7:30 Hall Theatre. p.m. • Jazz Knights: “Music of • Jazz Knights: “Glenn Miller the Buddy Rich Band,” Aug. 24, Tribute” featuring vocalist Joe 7:30 p.m. Francis, July 20, 7:30 p.m. • Concert Band and Jazz Inclement site: Eisenhower Hall Knights: “1812 Overture,” Aug. Theatre. 30, 6 p.m. Rain date: Aug. 31. • Concert Band: “Family Excursions,” July 27, 7:30 p.m. NOTE: Unless otherwise • Concert Band: “A Walk stated, all concerts will be at in the Park,” Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m. the Trophy Point Amphitheatre, Inclement site: Eisenhower Hall West Point, N.Y. Community Features and Photos June 13, 2008 5 Sunscreen: Use it, Stay protected By Col. Joe Pierson protective measures even when ointments, gels, clear KACH it’s overcast. Seek a shaded area sprays, wax sticks, Dermatologist when possible, clothe yourself foams and even maximally with a tightly woven towelettes. The key One in five Americans will fabric (sunburns can occur through is to find one that you get skin cancer in their lifetime. thin white T-shirts) as practical and and your children are Excess sun exposure is linked to wear a wide-brimmed hat. comfortable with -- the development of the two most If you will be out for longer and use it. common forms of skin cancer -- than 20 minutes, apply sunscreen, A 2005 study basal cell carcinoma and squamous including lip balm with sunscreen, revealed that one- cell carcinoma -- which account for to areas not covered. The wearing third of women and 95 percent of all cases and are easily of UV protective sunglasses is more than one-half curable when detected early. also encouraged. Even in children of all men do not apply sunscreen three-ounce supply and are not In addition, there is evidence younger than six months of age, regularly. Some products are prioritized above existing agents that increased sun exposure may sunscreen may be applied to the now conveniently combined by the AAD, the American Cancer also elevate the risk of malignant face and backs of the hands if with moisturizers, others are Society or the American College of melanoma. Melanoma has a strong adequate clothing and shade are tinted and there are even dual Preventive Medicine at this time. genetic component and accounts not available. DEET-containing insect repellant The use of tanning beds is for only 5 percent of all skin The American Academy of options. discouraged, as UV-associated cancers, but it is responsible for Dermatology recommends daily The products work optimally skin cancer risks and premature the vast majority of deaths -- application of a broad-spectrum when applied about 20 minutes aging still occur. There is no “safe” more than 8,000 expected this (blocks both UVA and UVB before exposure, and one ounce tanning from either natural or year. Beyond the elevated skin radiation) water-resistant sunscreen (enough to fill a “shot” glass) is artificial rays. cancer risk, overexposure to the sun product with a sun protective factor considered the sufficient amount For those seeking a darker look, prematurely ages the skin. of at least 15. The science behind for coverage. Sunscreens should be sunless self-tanning products have Approximately 80 percent SPF is not proportional to the actual reapplied every two hours, and after evolved dramatically over the past of a person’s cumulative sun number, as protection plateaus at swimming or perspiring heavily. decade, although you still need to damage occurs by age 21, which about 97 percent for SPF numbers Water (including snow) and sand wear sunscreen. underscores the need to start sun of 30 and above. The FDA will soon reflect UV rays and increase the As with many things in life, protective measures early in life. change the labeling of sunscreen risk of sunburn. with regard to sun protection -- By all means, you and your children to reflect UVA protection levels In 2006 the FDA approved Form good habits, they’re harder should enjoy being outside. also, since the current SPF system mexoryl-containing sunscreens that to break than bad ones. However, simply prioritizing only specifies UVB coverage. further enhance UVA protection. Safety first, fun always - enjoy outdoor activities before 10 a.m. Until recently, it was (erroneously) These agents approach $30 for a the great outdoors! and after 4 p.m. whenever possible felt that UVB rays were solely will dramatically reduce lifetime responsible for the development of ultraviolet light damage. skin cancer. When outdoors, realize that There are hundreds of sunscreen most of the sun’s rays still penetrate products on the market, in a variety through clouds, so practice of delivery systems: lotions, creams, 6 June 13, 2008 Community Features and Photos Gavin: Honoring a warrior and military critic Compiled by Kathy Eastwood by a coal-mining couple, Martin By the outbreak of World War became the Army’s Chief of and Mary Gavin of Mount Carmel, II, Gavin had risen to the rank of Research and Development and The annual Lt. Gen. James Pa. captain and became a paratrooper. worked to encourage a more Gavin D-Day memorial ceremony He left school at the age of He was a colonel by the time he mobile force, suggesting the use took place at the West Point 12 to help his struggling family commanded the parachute combat of helicopters to carry Soldiers Cemetery June 6 to honor a man and worked at various jobs until team for the invasion of Sicily in in and out of battlefields. His who loved the military, but who he was 17 when he enlisted in the 1943. recommendations in this area were often found himself at odds with the Army. Although too young to enlist By 1944, as a brigadier general first seen extensively in Vietnam. administration and the Pentagon as without his parent’s signature, and assistant commander of the At 51, he was the youngest he sought to improve the Army and Gavin told a recruiter that he was 82nd Airborne Division, he landed three-star general officer in the make it a more efficient and mobile an orphan. The recruiter took him with his division at Normandy on military when he retired in 1958 fighting force. and a few other underage enlistees D-Day. He later took command and was one day away from an Gavin’s wife Jean, his daughters to a lawyer and made himself their of the 82nd and was promoted to assignment as commander of the and representatives from a number guardian. major general and later to lieutenant Seventh Army in Europe and of local chapters of the 82nd While in the Army, Gavin took general. receiving his fourth star. Airborne Division Association courses to get his high school Gavin was known as the After his retirement, President attended the wreath laying at which diploma and passed an exam that ‘jumping general’ as he took John F. Kennedy called on Gavin Jean spoke. led to him receiving an appointment part in combat jumps with his to serve as Ambassador to France Born in Brooklyn March 22, to West Point. He graduated in paratroopers. from 1961-1963. He died Feb. 23, 1907, Gavin was adopted in 1909 1929. After World War II, Gavin 1990, at the age of 82. Gavin Wreath Laying June 13, 2008 7 Community Leisure What’s Happening Summer Mass Schedule Darlene Johnson at 859-4230. Vacation Bible School The summer Mass schedule for “Come Have a Blast” at Most Holy Trinity Chapel started Mandatory Training VBS this Summer June 23-27! June 7. The following classes are part of Registration for kids entering pre-K Saturday Mass - 5:15 p.m. the Department of the Army Annual (age 4 by 31 Oct.) through 5th grade Sunday Mass - 10 a.m. Training for all DA civilians. (SY 08-09) is ongoing at all chapels If you have not been to these and the Post Chapel Annex. Role playing volunteers classes in FY08, you need to attend Contact Melody Nuckowski at needed one of these sessions. 859-4573 or melodyann@earthlink. Twenty-five volunteer • Ethics - Robinson Auditorium, net for more information. community members are needed June 16 from 6-7 p.m. Commissary hosts BOSS to be casualty role-players for an • Suicide Prevention - Robinson Summer Bazaar Members of the West Point Better Opportunities for Single installation mass casualty exercise Auditorium, June 16 from 10:30-11 The Friends of the Library Soldiers fill out forms for prize drawings at the Commissary starting at Gillis Field House June a.m. will hold a summer bazaar at the Awareness Day event June 5. This is the second Awareness 19 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Highland Falls Library June 29 Day which lets community members know what is available For more information or if you Summer Playground Fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the commissary and how the commissary helps military are interested in participating in the Bring your children and There will be raffles, bargain and dependent consumers save money on groceries. exercise, contact Henry Cervantes, join others for playground fun books, a variety of vendors and Ka t h y Ea s t w o o d /PV DPTMS, at 938-4509 or e-mail Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. more. [email protected]. Everyone is welcome. Please bring water and sun block for your PWOC Summer Bible Study child. The Protestant Women of the We’ll be at the following Chapel will host a Bible study playgrounds on the stated dates: group titled ‘Becoming a Vessel June 18 Stony II God Can Use’ by Donna Partow June 25 (Not Meeting) Thursday evenings through Aug. July 2 Grey Ghost 7 at 7 p.m. in the Post Chapel July 9 West Point Elementary Basement. July 16 New Brick For more information, contact July 23 Lee Road Vicki McPeak at 446-8982 or July 30 Stony I Aug. 6 West Point Elementary In case of inclement weather, playgroup is cancelled.

West Point Women’s Club Play Days The WPWC Moms & Tots Summer Play Day will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. on the dates and locations listed below: June 26 New Brick Playground July 10 Bear Mountain July 24 WPES Playground Aug 14 Stony II Playground Come join us for some summer fun. For more information, please contact Andrea via e-mail at [email protected].

Help the Red Cross on R-Day Get involved The Red Cross needs volunteers to help with inprocessing the new cadets on R-Day, June 30 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Thayer Hall. If you are interested in helping, call the Red Cross at 938-4100. 8 June 13, 2008 At Your Leisure FMWR Blurbs Fitness Center 938-4812. shop. Call 938-2749. personal growth and development, Beginning June 22, the FMWR traumatic brain injury and Wounded Fitness Center will be open Sundays Army Ten-Miler sponsorship West Point Post Library Warrior and survivor support. Stop from noon to 6 p.m. The Army Ten-Miler Race is in The West Point Post Library by the ACS resource library in Washington D.C., Oct. 5. is hosting its “Read ‘Round the Bldg. 622. Swimming FMWR is sponsoring four World’” summer reading program Round Pond Rec Area is now Active Duty runners to represent from June 23 through July 31. Kids Craft classes open for swimming on weekends West Point. It is free and open to all West Kids craft classes at the Craft only from noon to 6 p.m. Qualification requirements Point community children ages Shop -- every Saturday in June, Delafield Pond reopens and applications are online at 3-12. 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. westpointmwr.com. Register at the Post Library required -- call 938-4812. Swim passes are on sale now The application deadline is July from June 9-20 or call 938-2974. at ITR, Bldg. 695. For info, call 15. For info, call 938-6497. Hog Wild Vendors Needed Command 938-5158. Newcomers Welcome Vendors are needed for the Family Childcare Amnesty ACS is hosting a Newcomers Round Pond Hog Wild Party, Aug. Channel Father’s Day at WP Club Program Welcome June 25 from 8:30 16 from 1 to 8 p.m.. 8/23 Treat dad to a Father’s Day The Family Child Care Amnesty a.m.-2:30 p.m. for all newly arrived Call 938-8185 for more info or Champagne Brunch at the West Program runs through June 30. personnel, including military and to register by July 1. June 13-20 Point Club Sunday. Individuals who are providing civilian. Seatings are at 10 a.m. and 12 child care in their government or The event will be held in ACS Medical Transcription seminar Friday p.m. in the Pierce Dining Room. RCI housing and are not part of the Bldg. 622. ACS is hosting a seminar titled 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch For more info, call 938-5120. FCC program need to contact the “Mission Medical Transcription: A 1 p.m. Army Newswatch For more info, please call 6 p.m. Army Newswatch FCC office at 938-3921. 938-4621. career that moves with you,” June Monday Army Arts and Crafts 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the ACS 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch Contest Barbershop Rhythm & Blues at WP Club Training Room. 1 p.m. Army Newswatch Submit original artwork to the The West Point Club Barbershop Rhythm & Blues Night will be The presenter is Lois Drabick, 2 p.m. YS Dance Recital FMWR Craft Shop through June 30 is open this summer Monday- held at the West Point Club’s Grand Supervisor, Medical Typing at St. 6 p.m. Army Newswatch to enter the 2008 contest. Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins Ballroom, June 28 from 7 p.m. to Luke’s Cornwall Hospital. Tuesday There are 11 categories and the are welcome and standing are midnight. Contact ACS at 938-4621 to 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch contest is open to all experience appointments available. There will be an Open Bar register or get more information. 1 p.m. Army Newswatch levels. Convenient central post location from 7-8 p.m. and a ‘heavy’ hors 6 p.m. Army Newswatch Wednesday For full contest details, go inside the West Point Club -- follow d’oeuvres reception will follow. Morgan Farm to westpointmwr.com or call 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch outdoor stairway and signs down to For more info, call 938-5120. Registration is now open for 9 a.m. YS Dance Recital Kids Summer Riding Camps at 1 p.m. Army Newswatch ACS Resources Morgan Farm including English in the movie theater 6 p.m. Army Newswatch NOW SHOWING at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752 Army Community Service now and Western style riding, grooming, Thursday has wonderful resource materials tacking, mucking and proper TLC. 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch Friday -- Speed Racer, PG, 7:30 p.m. for Soldiers and Families. Beginner and intermediate levels 1 p.m. Army Newswatch Saturday -- Made of Honor, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Subjects include reintegration are available at affordable rates. 6 p.m. Army Newswatch June 20 -- What happens in Vegas, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Morgan Farm is also offering June 20 June 21 -- Iron Man, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. and reunion, money matters, horseback riding lessons and is 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch Th e t h e at e r s c h e d u l e c a n a l s o b e f o u n d a t w w w .a a fe s .c o m moving, stress management, open to the general public. 1 p.m. Army Newswatch 6 p.m. Army Newswatch Call 938-3926 for more 7 p.m. YS Dance Recital information. Keller Corner KACH Closures promote health maintenance and June 19 - Mascal Exercise prevention, such as Pap tests. The June 23 - Closing at Noon maximum waiting time for well All Outpatient Clinics, care is 28 days. Laboratory, Pharmacy and Specialty Care is provided Radiology will be closed. by a specialist in the military The Emergency Room will treatment facility or in TRICARE’s remain open. provider network after referral by a primary care manager. The Appointments and TRICARE maximum waiting time for specialty Access Standards care is 28 days. Routine Care is medical care The primary care manager can for symptoms such as colds and specify a shorter or longer waiting Black & Gold awardees flu or low-back pain for which period when the referral is made. The Black and Gold awardees for the month of June were honored June 5. They are -- first row (left to intervention is required, but is not Some sub-specialties (such as right): Stephanie Crandall, Diane Nelson, Anne Ressler, Joyce Morse, Katya Viar, Charlie Murphy and urgent. The maximum waiting time Endocrinology) are in such short Suzanne Sullivan. Back row: Jeanine Smith, Maj Alex Deraney, Ray McCourry, Tara Habhab and Maj. for routine care is seven days. supply that the normal wait time Benjamin Wallen. Ressler was named the Volunteer of the Month. An t h o n y Ba t t i s t a /DOIM Well Care is medical care to may have to be extended. At Your Leisure June 13, 2008 9 FDA warnings about tomatoes Cadet Summer Training Range Area Closures Compiled by Linda Mastin Republic, Guatemala, Israel, The following dates are for both fishing restrictions and Mine Torn Road closings during Netherlands and Puerto Rico. range activity for Cadet Summer Training. Daily closures are from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. unless T h e F o o d a n d D r u g “Tomatoes at the West Point otherwise stated. If there are any questions, contact Range Control at 938-3930. Administration is expanding its Commissary are from Canada and Mine Torne Road (Field Artillery/MTR and Convoy Training) warning to consumers nationwide California, neither of which are June 20-21, 24-27, 30 that a salmonellosis outbreak has affected,” said Janet Berry, WP July 1-2, 8-9, 11-17, 21-23 been linked to consumption of Commissary Store Director. July 28-31 certain raw red plum, red Roma According to Sheila Hall, August 1-6 and red round tomatoes and General Manager at the USMA August 11-16 (24 hours/day) products containing these raw, red Post Exchange, “All Army and Popolopen Lake (Refer to illustration) tomatoes. Air Force Exchange Service food Dark Red: June 21 - August 17 The FDA recommends that facilities have stopped using Red Hatched: July 10-11, 13-14, 19-20, 22-23 consumers not eat these tomatoes tomatoes until further notice from Motorboats: Motorboats will not be allowed and tomato products unless the AAFES headquarters.” tomatoes are from the sources access to Lake Popolopen from listed below. If unsure of where the June 22 - July 27 tomatoes were grown or harvested, DPW SELF HELP Stilwell Lake consumers are encouraged to CENTER RELOCATION June 20-21, 24-27, 30 contact the store where the tomato The DPW Self Help Center July 1-2, 8-9, 11-17, 21-23, 28-31 purchase was made. will relocate to the DPW August 1-6 Consumers should continue Lumber Yard, Garrard Road this August 11-16 (24 hrs) to eat cherry tomatoes, grape weekend and will be closed for Weyants Pond tomatoes and tomatoes sold with customer service Saturday. June 30 the vine still attached, or tomatoes There will be limited July 1, 10, 12, 17, 18, 22, 23, 26-31 grown at home. quantities of limited items August 1-17 On June 5, using traceback available. So that the limited and other distribution pattern paint inventory can supply as Queensboro Furnace Area information, the FDA published many residents as possible, June 18-30 a list of states, territories and only one gallon of paint will be July 1-31 countries where tomatoes are issued per resident. New hours August 1-17 grown and harvested which have of operation will be Tuesday- Beaver Pond not been associated with this Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 18-30 outbreak. and 12:30 to 6 p.m. and Saturday July 1-31 This updated list includes: from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. August 1-17 Arkansas, California, Georgia, The new phone numbers Hawaii, North Carolina, South will be 938-2560 and Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, 914-906-6501. Belgium, Canada, Dominican 10 June 13, 2008 Army and Community Sports Mickowski wins regionals, heads to NCAAs Story and photo by haven’t had any bad luck. there has been my revenge for what so a 22-second improvement over Eric S. Bartelt “In years past, things didn’t happened (at the cross country four years doesn’t get much better break my way because one thing nationals).” than that.” It was the best day of his life, would happen and then another,” As Mickowski prepares for Twenty-five people will compete but for John Mickowski it wasn’t he added. “Every opportunity I’ve his 1,500-meter prelim run at the for the national championship in the because he received his diploma gotten I’ve been able to capitalize NCAA Championships Thursday 1,500-meter and the top eight will at Michie Stadium or was pinned on ever since spring break ended. at Drake University in Des Moines, be given the distinction of being with his second lieutenant bars at It might not ever happen like Iowa, he reflected on his most All-American. Quiller believes Shea Stadium. this again, so I’ll take it, but I’ve important victory at the collegiate there’s more in Mickowski and Instead, Mickowski with fellow gone out there running my guts level. that he may even get a shot at the Firstie Janelle Jones were spending out every workout and I just keep “To think about all the guys who Olympic Trials later this month May 31, their ‘official’ graduation improving.” came before me, like Clay Schwabe if he can get at least a 3:40 in the day, at the NCAA Track and While his injuries since Yearling and Dan Browne, it’s a good feeling prelims or finals. Field Regional Championships in year included an ongoing hamstring to be the first to do something like “He’s not that far off from being Tallahassee, Fla., at Florida State problem, planter fasciitis and an this,” said Mickowski on winning in it,” Quiller said. “The Olympic University. injured calf from combatives class, the regional championship. “This is Trials are huge. The NCAAs are Graduating from the U.S. the most devastating setback was kind of like my own mark on Army huge and we haven’t had anyone Military Academy alone would his misfortune during the fall 2007 distance running.” there in awhile (not since 2004) and be cause for a grand celebration. cross country nationals. Winning made that day special, never had anyone win a regional … However, on this day Mickowski Just weeks before Mickowski but taking the commissioning oath so it’s thrilling to see him do this achieved something that no other won the Army/Navy meet and felt in a hotel later in the day with Jones and I’m extremely proud of him.” Second Lt. John Mickowski Army track and field athlete has his training was catching up to his made the day complete. While it may not be as hot as heads to the N c a a ever done before -- win a regional running talents, so he felt good “I couldn’t have asked for a it was in Florida for the regionals Championships Thursday after championship. heading into the cross country better day than that,” the future field -- Mickowski was dunking his winning the NCAA regionals During the finals of the finals. He believed he had a great artillery officer said. “I probably head in ice baths before the races May 31. 1,500-meter run, Mickowski shot at being an All-American smiled non-stop for two days or throwing off his running shoes he may have to give a bit more sprinted out with 500 meters to go runner. straight after that, but then I had after the races because his feet because he’s never run consecutive and held on the rest of the way to Mickowski was in the lead pack to get my mind refocused for burned so terribly -- the heat will races where he’s had a day off in take the 1,500-meter regional title. until a few runners cut in front of nationals.” be on Mickowski to use the best between. It was a day that was long coming him and tripped him down to the Mickowski would have strategy to get himself into the finals He relishes the fact that he may for Mickowski. ground. In that instant, he dropped liked to have graduated with his Saturday by putting more of himself have to dig deeper Thursday with “It’s a compilation of a lot from about 40th overall to about teammates and company mates, into the Thursday prelims. the chance to come away with of hard work coming out at the 215th out of 250 runners in a matter but he truly believed that running “He’s got to think about the All-American status by Saturday, right time,” Mickowski said. “It’s of 15 seconds, and finished 207th at the regionals was the right choice prelims. He’s got to put all of his something that would be truly preparation meeting opportunity, overall and missed a top 40 spot to for him. marbles on the track in the prelims gratifying in his mind. which is the best way I can put gain All-American status. “I put a lot of work into this because if you don’t get to the final, “It would be an accumulation it.” “At that meet, I was probably in and I’ve had a lot of struggle with you don’t run again and these guys of a lot of hard work and reaching Years of fighting through the best shape of my life and I felt it and I don’t think I’ve yet to reach (he’s racing) are good,” Quiller my ultimate goal because I thought injuries during inopportune times or I could do something special out my potential,” he said. “Graduation said. “He’s got to really focus and I should have had All-American other devastating setbacks caused there,” Mickowski recalled. “I fell was an accomplishment, but it’s do the preparations and get it in his at cross country, in my mind,” many within the collegiate sport to about a mile and a half into it and something I feel I’ve already done. head to put it all out in the prelims Mickowski explained. “It would be be shocked by his championship, I couldn’t get back up, the crowd However, for track there are a lot of too.” my way of equaling everything out which also made the day even more was too packed and people were demons that have been haunting me Mickowski understands that to where it should be.” special. jumping over me … I tried getting and I want to conquer them before Despite being an ‘underdog’ up right away and got kneed in the I leave West Point.” champion, within the past month back and fell down again.” Mickowski had three big Army baseball players drafted and a half, Mickowski has reached After the cross country training days in preparation for LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Pirates in the 41st and 42nd personal best times in the 1,500 nationals, Mickowski had a lot of nationals that finished with doing -- One year after seeing two of its rounds, respectively, of the two- meters (3:43.98) at the Patriot fire within him entering his indoor six 200-meter runs Monday at players drafted in the top 10 rounds day selection process. Simmons League Championships and in the season, which became a struggle Shea Stadium. Taking the advice of Major League Baseball’s First- was selected with the second pick 800 meters (1:50.23) at the IC4A because of another injury. of soon-to-be retired Army head Year Player Draft, Army set a new of the 41st round (1,224 overall) Championships. Much of that “I was pretty disappointed and track and field coach Jerry Quiller school standard June 6. and White was nabbed minutes success, Mickowski remarked, is that was my fuel for the indoor has helped him to get to the stage For the first time in West later with the second pick of the due to staying healthy and being season,” Mickowski said. “It he’s at now. Point history, three Black Knights 42nd round (1,254 overall). able to stay on a consistent workout probably hurt my indoor season “I would say he’s pretty were selected in the same draft Much like last year when Nick schedule. because I probably trained a little much developed me perfectly,” as new second lieutenants Drew Hill and Milan Dinga were chosen “I’ve been fortunate enough too hard over Christmas and coming Mickowski said of his mentor. Clothier, Chris Simmons and Cole within one hour of each other to stay healthy this whole spring,” into the indoor season I hurt my “Since I got here as a Plebe and White were all chosen during the by the Seattle Mariners and Los Mickowski said. “Last year, I hamstring again.” looking at where I am now, I don’t second day of the Major League Angeles Angels, respectively, in battled through injuries and at the So for Mickowski the outdoor think I could have had a better Baseball First-Year Player Draft. the seventh and 10th rounds of the beginning of indoor season this track season was not only his last developmental ladder as a runner. While Clothier was chosen with draft, Clothier, Simmons and White year I battled through injuries. shot at greatness, but it offered “I only ran a 4:22 mile in the sixth pick of the 37th round were all chosen within an hour of Since I went home during spring many redeeming qualities where high school, but now I’m running (1,108 overall) by the Florida each other. break, I got myself healthy again … he felt, “In my mind, the entire close to a four if not under when Marlins, Simmons and White were Clothier, a left-handed pitcher, this whole outdoor season, I really track season and getting back out looking at the conversion times, both grabbed by the Pittsburgh See BASEBALL on page 11 At Your Leisure June 13, 2008 11 BASEBALL, cont. from page 10 was the first to go. The hard- for home runs (28), doubles (44), throwing native of Germantown, total bases (380) and slugging Tenn., posted a 5-5 record with percentage (.588) while ranking a 4.38 earned run average in 12 second in base hits (232), tied for appearances for the Black Knights third in runs batted in (124), fourth this spring. He allowed 76 hits in in triples (10), fifth in runs scored 76 innings, striking out 62 and (121) and sixth in batting average walking just 25 while holding (.359). down the No. 1 slot in Army’s conference rotation throughout the season. Army’s starting catcher the past three years, Simmons posted a .318 batting average with nine doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 31 runs scored, 42 runs batted in and 91 total bases this spring, earning second team All-Patriot League honors in the process. White, who earned a share of the Army Athletic Association Trophy (West Point’s highest athletic honor for a graduating Firstie) May 30, was the last of the Black Knights’ standout trio to have his named called by a major league team on June 6. White became Army’s fifth player in two years (and sixth in four years) to be chosen in the First-Year Player Draft. He was selected as an outfielder by the Pirates. White finished his final campaign batting .373 with 14 doubles, three triples, eight home runs, 44 runs scored, 30 runs batted in and 101 total bases after missing the season’s first nine games due to injury. He holds school career records