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Inside: Community reflects on Robyn Clark — page 3 Earth Day plans set to bloom April 22 — page 6 April 13, 2004 The Kwajalein Hourglass www.smdc.army.mil/KWAJ/Hourglass/hourglass.html (Photo by Jim Bennett) Editorial Letters to the Editor The hardest question is ‘Why’ Community helps A few years back my oldest son, John, came home in tears. A friend of his died in support drive for a head-on car accident. overseas soldiers He asked “Mom, we played basketball I wanted to extend a big Komol Tata to yesterday. How could this happen?” the Kwajalein Community for donating I didn’t have any answers then, and I all the books, magazines, and movies didn’t have any when my youngest son, for the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. David, asked “How can you have a head- Another Komol to Nathalie and Cornel- ache one day and be gone the next?” the pictures I took of the movie group at lia Notarianni for the flag they made, I Last week, David lost a friend; one of his Winter Ball. They were putting together a know some soldier or unit will cherish it. movie group friends. scrap book of their memories. The only I would especially like to thank Benjamin Every Saturday night, they would gather thing they had left to hang on to, memories. Ouderkirk and Joshua Kendrick from at someone’s house and watch movies At the memorial service, zombies Boy Scout Troop #314 who helped me until they couldn’t watch movies anymore. shuffled around trying to make sense of organize and box everything as it came They went to Winter Ball together, and what they were feeling over what had hap- in. I continued to get books and movies laughed when they all piled into the van. pened. Hanging on the wall was a paper after the drive and the final total going So this is probably the hardest thing he covered with traced hand-prints reaching across two oceans and two continents has ever had to face in his life. out to the one they lost, and inside the is over 300 books and magazines, and But it reaches deeper than that. traced hand-prints, messages of love, over 30 movies. The next day, he said “Everyone at grief, remembrance and loss. Komol Tata, school is just like zombies.” As I went through the motions of comfort- SGT Chris Hansen I think he was talking about himself. He ing and hugging, a huge sadness swept USAKA Personnel Sergeant shuffles around the house and clings to over me, sadness for all that was lost that what is left of the movie group, and they day — a daughter, friend, student, sister To submit a letter: Keep letters to less than 300 words, and keep comments to the issues. Letters cling to him. Huddled together in a small and everything she would never become. must be signed. We will edit for AP style and, if room, they cry and laugh and remember. How do you say things will be better you exceed the word limit, space. Limit one letter Red-eyed, they hold their heads up, but tomorrow? Things won’t hurt as much. I every 30 days. behind the eyes they question “Why?” found out they hurt just as much today as Send your letter to: they did those many years ago. The Hourglass, P.O. Box 23, Local; or I wish I could take the pain they feel and [email protected]. carry it, the same way I wanted to take The pain is still there, and so is the ques- John’s pain when he asked “Why?” tion “Why?” Marshallese Word of the Day It is never easy when a child dies, but One thing did shine bright; the memo- what is even harder is the friends and fam- ries of this remarkable young lady will likko — skirt ily they leave behind all with the question in burn bright for years to come. She made a their eye, “Why?” tremendous mark on the lives of all those The Kwajalein Hourglass David called and asked if he could have she touched. Commanding Officer ...Col. Jerry Brown Buckminster and Friends by Sabrina Mumma Public Affairs Officer...LuAnne Fantasia Editor ...... Jim Bennett Graphics Designer...... Dan Adler Reporter...... Jan Waddell Circulation...... Jon Cassel Intern...... Krystle McAllister
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The Kwajalein Hourglass 2 April 13, 2004 April 13, 2004 The Kwajalein Hourglass Community mourns loss in memorial service By Jan Waddell Christy told of some of her memo- lulu recently, she made sure she Reporter ries about Robyn when she would had a list of all the items needed for Members of the Kwajalein commu- visit Christy during class and leave Coffee Shop. nity filled the multi-purpose room at her messages on the computer. Later, Peterson said a song dedi- the high school Friday to show love Looking around the MP room cated to Robyn’s memory will be for one whose life was cut short. would have made sung at Coffee Robyn Clark, 15, died Thursday Robyn happy, Shop, to be held at Kwajalein Hospital of a “pneu- Christy said. It “Bloom where you April 18 (see mococcal meningitis,” according to was filled with are planted. She related story on Dr. Eric Lindborg, chief medical abstract art and page 6). officer. vibrant colors, bloomed here on “Life is a “This type of something Robyn cycle,” Peterson meningitis is loved. Christy this island.” said. not associated then shared — Robert Clark She went on to with person-to- a painting of read letters writ- person trans- Robyn done by another art stu- ten to Robyn from her teachers and mission, and it dent and titled “Fire Robyn.” This presented a scrap book filled with is not associ- was Robyn, a fiery, vibrant young photos and memories to Robyn’s ated with clus- woman filled with life, Christy said. parents. ters of cases Through tears, Robyn’s friend Others spoke about Robyn’s or epidemics,” Allison Peacock said, “She left this crush on Prince William and her Lindborg said. world so fast, I couldn’t even say willingness to volunteer. Friday, the Robyn Clark good-bye.” Mary Beth Clark, Robyn’s mother, out-pouring She told of her memories of said, “Robyn was a special girl. She of support and love from the Kwaj Robyn, who wanted to become an was my best friend.” community was seen in the red- attorney, and of Robyn’s drive to Mary Beth talked about how dened eyes and the MP room filled succeed at all she did. Robyn loved the fact she worked in to standing room only. Then Barry Childers, another the school library and some of the Born May 1, 1988, Clark moved to school friend, talked of group movie special moments they had together. Kwajalein with her family mid-way night and how Robyn loved the She asked the students to visit through the seventh grade. movie “Casablanca” and her infatu- her in the library and check out a At first, she wanted to hate Kwaj, ation with Humphrey Bogart. book even if they never read it; just but as time passed, she came to Robyn also was in the high school come and visit. love living here, according to family play “12 Angry Jurors.” Childers “Kwaj was her home,” Mary Beth friend Dave Hamill. brought laughter when he retold said. “Think of Robyn. Remember Hamill started the memorial say- Robyn’s humorous antics while Robyn.” ing, “This is a remembrance of a girl learning her lines for the play. “Bloom where you are planted,” we all loved.” “You don’t realize how much you said Robyn’s father Robert Clark. Christian Clark, Robyn’s brother, love someone until they are gone,” “She bloomed here on this island.” solemnly walked to the podium and Childers said. Through his tears, Robert assured gave a brief prayer. Student, Leah Simpson said she everyone, “Everything that could be Hamill gave a brief description of only met Robyn last year. done was done.” Robyn saying “She helped He spoke of his love for his “tropi- she started walk- me so much,” cal flower,” and as he choked back ing and running “You don’t realize Simpson said. the tears, his sadness at the loss. at nine months how much you love Simpson told He thanked all those who were old and never of Robyn’s love there to support and comfort the stopped. He someone until they for the National family in their time of grief. said Robyn had Honor Society The memorial ended with a con- learned to love are gone.” and her zeal for dolence line for the community to Kwaj weather, life. give support to the family and a culture and her — Barry Childers “She always book of memories for anyone who friends. had a smile,” wanted to write a parting message Next, art teacher Jane Christy Simpson said. to Robyn. reflected on her relationship with Robyn’s NHS advisor and teacher Students clung to each other, Robyn. AnnElise Peterson said, “We must tears staining their faces, and com- “It is art that makes life,” Christy mourn her death, but celebrate her munity members reached out to said. “Robyn Clark’s masterpiece life.” comfort the grieving family. was her life. Peterson said Robyn played a On the outside of the high school “She inspired my life in so many large part in the preparation for the hangs a sign with a huge heart ways,” she added. “She was larger upcoming NHS Coffee Shop and drawn in the middle and the words, than life.” how, just before she left for Hono- “We love you Robyn.”
The Kwajalein Hourglass April 13, 2004 April 13, 2004 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass Marshallese teams end boycott after meeting By Jim Bennett to play. Harmon continued to explain Editor “We’re willing to take significant that two years ago, sponsors were At least five Marshallese basket- steps to resolve this,” Coffey said. not escorting their teams or ensur- ball teams have ended a boycott So, for the short-term, Coffey ing the teams followed regulations of the spring season, following a said first, the Host Nation Office and returned to the Dock Secu- Saturday night meeting with com- would sponsor all basketball teams rity Checkpoint at the right time. mand officials. But the boycott that wished to participate this sea- Since then, he has given briefings had taken on a meaning for those son, to expedite the process. to sponsors during the manager’s involved that reached beyond the More importantly, the command meeting before every season. He court. and KPD will now require all of- did not do that this past season, “I regret that you felt you had no ficers, current and incoming, to for which he accepted the blame. recourse but to do this boycott,” undergo Marshallese sensitivity “It’s my responsibilities the spon- said Maj. David Coffey, director training, which will include, among sors know what their responsibili- of the USAKA Host Nation Office. other things, a trip to Ebeye to give ties are,” he said. “What is important to me is that them a sense of how the host na- For his own part, Harmon said you don’t believe the command is tion population lives. he recognized his own approach to sponsoring or supporting preju- “KPD has more contact with your playing, coaching and officiating dice.” community than anyone,” Coffey sports. The boycott followed a series of said. “I believe these guys can be “I’m a very intense individual, grievances filed by Marshallese part of the solution.” and very intense about my sports players against the Kwajalein Po- In the future, the command … but I have never been prejudiced lice Department and Lt. Col. Mark will re-look sponsorship issues, towards Marshallese,” he said. Harmon, USAKA provost marshal, most notably allowing C-Badge, or “That type of coaching and inten- after the spring softball season. Marshallese workers, to sponsor sity doesn’t translate well to Kwaja- The grievances charge that KPD teams, and times before and after officers harassed players by writ- games when players may be on-is- “What is important to ing unwarranted citations and that land. me is that you don’t Harmon verbally abused Marshal- Harmon too addressed the gath- believe the command is lese players. To emphasize the ering of around 25 Marshallese grievances, all Marshallese teams, athletes and a handful of Kwajalein sponsoring or supporting except for the Job Corps Naviga- sponsors. prejudice.” tors, boycotted the basketball First he introduced Lee Chewey, — Maj. David Coffey season. KPD site manager, and new chief of police, Dennis Johnson. USAKA Host Nation Office “We will deal with “We enforce the regulations they lein, and that is something I’ve had Marshallese and give us for the safety and well-be- to learn.” Americans with respect, ing of the community. We don’t de- With that, he resigned from any cide what they are,” Chewey said. future coaching or officiating. with fairness and with “We will deal with Marshallese and Following his address, Harmon, consistency.” Americans with respect, with fair- Chewey and Johnson departed, — Lee Chewey ness and with consistency.” allowing the Marshallese to discuss KPD site manager Harmon apologized for any sense what they’d heard with Coffey. of harassment and prejudice. Labtak Langrus, who has worked The season began two weeks ago “If that perception is out there, I and played sports for more than 20 without the normally 15 Marshal- apologize,” Harmon said. years on Kwajalein, said athletic lese teams that help round out the He explained that part of the events have always been fun. league, particularly in the Men’s D problem this past softball season “It’s very different, today,” he League, where 12- and 13-year-old stemmed from his observation of said. boys now must play grown men’s “an abnormal amount of drinking” The group talked back and forth, teams rather than the young, Mar- by both Americans and Marshal- raising issues and asking ques- shallese school teams from Ebeye. lese around the softball field. He tions of Coffey. Meanwhile, the command con- asked KPD to better patrol that. In response to one question, Cof- tinues to investigate the griev- Regulations allow the consumption fey said citations would impact the ances, the results of which, Coffey of alcohol at the softball fields, but individual and the sponsor, but not couldn’t speculate, but added that not drunk and disorderly behavior. the team. they were finding reasons for griev- Unfortunately, he said, he gave Patrick Bing, chairman of the ances, as well as support for many KPD no patrol plan, and in enforc- Ebeye Sports and Recreation of the violations cited. ing the regulations, officers pass- Commission, recommended teams Coffey said the process could ing by the fields, “not just one, but rejoin the league and by the night’s take a week or two more, at which two or three officers,” might visit end, five teams had come forward, time, Community Activities would the area in a short amount of time, seemingly reaching a consensus of no longer be able to rework the giving patrons the sense of harass- caution but optimism that future basketball schedule to allow teams ment. issues might be worked out. The Kwajalein Hourglass 4 April 13, 2004 April 13, 2004 The Kwajalein Hourglass Silver Rustman shows no signs of slowing down By Jim Bennett according to Bob Sholar, KRC presi- Editor dent. But the look of this year’s field Perhaps silver can become golden. has changed. The 25th Annual Rustman triath- Three-time winner Brian Brewster lon, set for April 26, promises some has dropped out of individual com- close races and changes at the top as petition for team competition, join- athletes gear up for the event. ing with newcomer, but experienced The event, sponsored by the Kwa- runner, Mark Daugherty. Brewster jalein Running Club and held every will swim and bike the event, while spring on Kwajalein, features a 1-ki- Daugherty will close out the run, lometer swim, 42-kilometer bike ride Brewster said. and 10-kilometer run. Participants Brewster posted a career best 2:08: start on the rocks near Echo Pier 00 last year when he claimed first in and swim along the lagoonside rock the men’s overall competition, just berm to Emon Beach. Running up shy of the 2:06:21 individual record on the sand, individuals add shoes set by Sholar in 1993. and partners tag off for the bike por- That makes the Brewster-Daugh- tion that takes riders through the erty team the favorites, since mem- housing area and around the airport bers of Foggy Green Brow, which won runway for six laps before returning 2001-2003, have PCSed. The Foggs, to Emon Beach Pavilion. There, indi- Ray who swam the event in 2001 and viduals drop off bikes and teams tag 2002, and son, Ben, on the team in
again for the run segment. Runners 2003, left island, as did runner Derek (Photo courtesy of Bob Sholar) make three loops around the housing Brower, who also won with a different Three-time Rustman winner Brian area, up to the air terminal and back team in 1998. Brewster crosses the finish at the April to Emon. Brewster’s departure only some- 4 Driftwood Classic 10K run, the tune- The route hasn’t changed since what cleared up an otherwise crowd- up to the triathlon set for April 26. 1980, except for a few bike altera- ed men’s field, as 2003 runner-up, tions in the ’80s, due to road work, and fastest non-winner in Rustman Greenbaum also holds records for history, Nick Perry, began training the fastest female finisher at 2:13:43, in November and triathlete Robert set in 2001; fastest individual female Tuning up Guidi has reportedly trained seri- bike segment at 1:10:13, set in 2003; ously, as well. and fastest individual female run, 46: In what’s largely considered a tune- “It could be tight,” Perry said. 03, set in 2001. up for the Rustman, visitor James “There’s good competition out there.” “She is probably the best athlete Brandenburg, with Berry Aviation, Perry finished second behind Brew- out here,” Brewster said. won the Driftwood Classic 10K run ster with a time of 2:14:09, in his first But much of the competition, and April 5. Rustman last year. the potential for record-breaking Brandenburg beat out Kwaj stalwart Meanwhile, in the women’s compe- performances, will depend on the Brian Brewster by 31⁄2 minutes. tition, Sharon Greenbaum could po- weather, Perry said. Sharon Greenbaum claimed the tentially claim her record-tying fifth “It would be nice if we had a sun- ladies crown. Rustman title, but Laurie Mann may ny day, with calm water and light Female Masters have something to say about that. winds,” Perry said. Sharon Greenbaum 0:47:54 Mann contended with Greenbaum in In fact, serious Rustman contend- Jane Cassel 1:00:51 1999, finishing less than 7 minutes ers have trained in the heavy winds Female Open behind. that have blown across the island Krystal Kubas 0:51:56 Mann PCSed after the 1999 race. since New Year’s. Angela Hendrichsen 1:07:27 She returned shortly before the 2003 “It makes you stronger,” he said. Male Masters competition, and competed in the Perry, Brewster and others have James Brandenburg 0:41:57 bicycle portion as part of a team, set- not only biked in the heavy winds, Brian Berlind 0:51:23 ting the fastest ladies team bike time sometimes three hours or more at Jeffrey Parker 0:51:35 record at 1:16:54. Now, Mann has a time, they have swam the pier to Bill Riley 0:57:47 had a year to train, but she’ll have Emon and back, twice the distance Lane Griffin 0:59:48 her hands full. of the race, every Wednesday since Steve Banducci 1:01:40 Since arriving on Kwajalein before January. At this stage, some, includ- Randy Erekson 1:02:26 the 1999 Rustman, Greenbaum ing Perry are swimming from the pier Male Open has claimed four consecutive overall to Emon and back again twice, 2.4 Brian Brewster 0:45:36 titles, winning both the Ladies Open miles or four times the distance of Bill Brower 0:50:48 and Ladies Masters categories, hav- the race. Brent Peterson 0:53:32 ing turned 40 before the 2003 race. All of that training will come to play Male Teen Only Glee Garlie has won five titles, in less than three weeks. Chris Berlind (9th Grade) 0:50:07 claiming them in 1985-87, 1989 and Said Perry, “I think it’s going to be 1992. a fun race.” The Kwajalein Hourglass April 13, 2004 April 13, 2004 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass Island to mark Earth Day in series of events (Editor’s Note: This is the first part in a series leading up to April 22nd Earth Day celebra- tion.) By Jim Bennett Editor At 34 years of age, Earth Day continues to make its mark, even in the central Pacific, thousands of miles from its urban beginnings. On Kwajalein, students and grown-ups will recognize April 22 Students work in with tree-plantings and gatherings the rain, planting designed to increase awareness of a shrub during the the environment, said Jack Mar- 2003 Earth Day tindale, KRS environmental scien- celebration. tist. Students, joined Students at George Seitz El- by Col. Jerry Brown, USAKA ementary School will join with Col. commander, will Jerry Brown, USAKA commander, mark the day to kick off the event with a tree- this year with a planting ceremony. tree-planting and Afterwards, each grade level will ceremony. focus during the day on a specific environmental topic from marine biology to recycling. For adults, a pair of local ex- perts will offer sessions in the evening beginning at 6 p.m. in the CAC Room 6. Scott Johnson will talk about local marine biodiversity, drawing his personal experiences diving in the waters around Kwajalein. (File photo) Leslie Mead will speak on the en- man Japanese, and later, Ameri- featured demonstrations in cities vironmental history of the islands, can influences? across the country. such as “who brought what,” Earth Day has come a long way From that springboard, Presi- Martindale said. The session will since its inception April 22, 1970, dent Richard Nixon created the answer questions such as how when a newly formed organiza- Environmental Protection Agency did the native Marshallese culture tion, Environmental Teach-In Inc., in a plan presented to Congress impact the environment and what started by then Sen. Gaylord Nel- in July 1970 and established five changed with the arrival of Ger- son, organized the first event that months later in December, 1970. Honor society sets annual coffee shop Sunday By Jan Waddell tening to good music,” Peterson said. Reporter There will be a variety of drinks available such as Conversation, entertainment, dessert and a hot cup mocha lattes, frappes, hot chocolate, Orange Ju- of java is what is store for Kwajalein residents Sunday lius, hot or cold tea and Starbucks coffee along with from 6:30-10:30 p.m. cheesecakes, pies, cake and cookies to enjoy. The National Honor Society is putting on the annual A Kiddie Korner for the younger set will also be avail- Coffee Shop in the Multi-purpose room at Kwajalein able. Jr./Sr. High School. “Each student in NHS and NJHS has a requirement “A variety of student and adult groups will present to do an individual service project each year,” Peterson the entertainment, including the band SASS, the Sax said. Quintet, and the Little Spanish Dancers,” said An- The NHS and NJHS is involved with several commu- nElise Peterson, advisor for National Honor Society nity service events through out the year. /National Junior Honor Society. They help with Sunday School, reading on Ebeye, There will also be poetry, jokes and a skit, according helping at the Public Gardens, coordinate Trick or to Peterson. Treating with elementary students from Ebeye, the Va- “The entire MP room is transformed into one big cof- riety Show and other group and individual projects. fee shop where people can enjoy a good cup of coffee The Coffee Shop is a fund raising event with proceeds and a dessert while relaxing on real furniture and lis- used for the Ebeye Christmas drop. 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The Kwajalein Hourglass 8 April 13, 2004 April 13, 2004 The Kwajalein Hourglass Friday, April 16 Time Channel 9 — Channel 13 — Channel 14 Channel 17 — Channel 23 — Channel 26 — Channel 35 AFN Atlantic AFN News-Sports (Roi 24) AFN Sports AFN Spectrum AFN Atlantic, — AFN Direct to — AFN News no delay Sailors 12:00AM The Late Show Good Good SportsCenter Journeys to the Today E.R. 12:30AM Access Hollywood Morning America Morning America NBA Fastbreak Ends of the Earth 1:00AM Movie: Headline News Headline News NHL Masterpiece Disney’s Hercules Headline News 1:30AM Heart of Fire World News World News Playoffs Theater: Hey Arnold! Tonight Show 2:00AM Early Show Early Show Teams TBD Daniel Deronda Pokemon with Jay Leno 2:30AM Movie: <:45> Every Woman Jackie Chan Late Show with 3:00AM Fearless SportsCenter Wild Thornberrys Jeopardy David Letterman 3:30AM Fairly Oddparents Headline News Access Hollywood 4:00AM FOX News Live FOX News Live ESPNews The Simpsons ESPNews Movie: 4:30AM Cinema Secrets Baseball Tonight The Cosby Show Headline News No Way Out 5:00AM Bulletin Board 60 Minutes II 60 Minutes II SportsCenter American Idol Friends 5:30AM My Wife and Kids Scrubs 6:00AM Good Morning FOX News Live FOX News Live Motorcycle Racing The West Wing The Bachelor Movie: 6:30AM America Supercross GP Young Man With 7:00AM Headline News Headline News Extreme History E.R. a Horn 7:30AM Inside Politics Inside Politics With Roger Daltry 8:00AM LIttle Bill NFL Draft Special Journeys to the Headline News ESPNews 8:30AM Wheel of Fortune Headline News Air Force TV News Ends of the Earth Tonight Show Headline News 9:00AM Dr. Phil Lester Holt Live Lester Holt Live Around the Horn Masterpiece with Jay Leno Today 9:30AM Oprah Winfrey PTI Theater: The Late Show 10:00AM <9:46> Headline News Headline News SportsCenter Daniel Deronda w/ D. Letterman 10:30AM Guiding Lt. <10:35> NBC Nightly News NBC Nightly News Every Woman Access Hollywood 11:00AM General Hospital MLB ABC World News Wild Thornberrys MLB Headline News 11:30AM <11:17> Minnesota Twins CBS Evening News NHL Playoffs Fairly Oddparents Minnesota Twins American Idol 12:00PM Window on the Atoll at Countdown With Teams TBD The Simpsons at The Simpsons 12:30PM Judge Judy Cleveland Indians Keith Olbermann The Cosby Show Cleveland Indians Wheel of Fortune 1:00PM Hannity & Colmes Hannity and Colmes The Dead Zone Dr. Phil 1:30PM 2:00PM Sesame Street Baseball Tonight The Newshour MLB Boston Public Baseball Tonight Oprah Winfrey 2:30PM L.A. Dodgers 3:00PM Disney’s Hercules Headline News BET Nightly News at National Geographic Headline News Headline News 3:30PM Hey Arnold! ESPNews Nightly Business Rpt. San Diego Padres Stalking Leopards ESPNews Judge Judy 4:00PM Pokemon Larry King Live Larry King Live World of Wildlife Headline News World of Wildlife 4:30PM Jackie Chan Animal Adventures Headline News Animal Adventures 5:00PM Jeopardy Newsnight Newsnight ESPNews Buffy the Vampire Sesame Street Buffy the Vampire 5:30PM Access Hollywood with Aaron Brown with Aaron Brown PTI Slayer Slayer 6:00PM Bulletin Board Paula Zahn Now Paula Zahn Now SportsCenter The X-Files Little Bill The X-Files 6:30PM The Cosby Show Wheel of Fortune 7:00PM Friends Nightline Nightline MLB Wild Thornberries Dr. Phil Dead Zone 7:30PM Scrubs <:25> Headline News Headline News Teams TBD Fairly Oddparents Oprah Winfrey 8:00PM The Bachelor Hardball Hardball The Simpsons <7:46> Jeopardy 8:30PM with Chris Matthews with Chris Matthews The Cosby Show Guiding Lt. <8:35> Headline News 9:00PM E.R. Primetime Primetime The Dead Zone General Hospital ESPNews 9:30PM <9:17> Headline News 10:00PM Headline News O’Reilly Factor O’Reilly Factor SportsCenter Boston Public Headline News The Simpsons 10:30PM Tonight Show Judge Judy Malcom in the.... 11:00PM with Jay Leno Good Morning Good Morning NHL Playoffs National Geographic Today Survivor: All-Stars 11:30PM The Late Show America America Teams TBD Stalking Leopards
The Kwajalein Hourglass April 13, 2004 April 13, 2004 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass HELP WANTED orders and work requests, generate and maintain years. Unaccompanied overseas tour. documentation, assist in records coordination KRS has the following on-island job and development of the annual work plan. SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER, openings. Unless otherwise noted, call Alan Director, Command Safety Directorate, GS- Taylor, 55154. ANNUAL WORK PLAN ADMINISTRATOR. Full 0801-14, Reagan Test Site. 24-month overseas time. Develop and monitor annual work plan tour with transportation and housing agreement. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Food Services. in accordance with real property master plan, Announcement on USAJOBS X-LW-0406187-LW, Full time. Collects, compiles and analyzes maintain all documentation, provide quarterly closes April 15, 2004. moderately complex data, composes written work schedules and variable workload/updates, descriptions of results. Requires business/ create master job folders, ensure accuracy of WANTED technical vocabulary and knowledge of work, staff work packages, determine availability organizational operations and procedure, as well DUNE HOUSE CORRINO to borrow. Call of resources and provide bill of materials to the 56130W or 53300H. as ability to work independently. work in progress store. LOST BENEFITS ASSISTANT. Part time. Process CDC AIDE, part time. Assists in the CDC new employee benefits information, student classrooms, works under the supervision of BOLLE sunglasses, at Emon Beach stage area. verification letters and terminations. Generate the lead teacher. Assists with supervision, Call 52083. COBRA letters, answer general benefits instruction, playground and snacks. Interacts questions, assist Benefits Coordinator with with parents as needed. Child care clearance FOUND projects, clerical and other duties as assigned. required. DIVE MASK, at Emon Beach, after Music Fest. SMALL BOAT MARINA SUPERINTENDENT. REAL PROPERTY ADMINISTRATOR, full time. Call 51359. Responsible for all facets of organization, Perform as the Real Property Administrator for supervision and operation of Small Boat MAGIC SING microphone in black leather case all USAKA facilities. Maintain all records and in street near Surfway. Call 52459. Marina. Detailed job skills and requirements are transactions associated with cost allocation for posted on the KRS “K” drive and in the Human the construction, alteration and demolition of TWO FISHING poles, tackle box and duffle bag, Resources Office. For more information, call facilities. Perform physical inventories of facilities at Emon Beach. Call Torrey, 53331. Simone Smead, 53331, or drop your resumé at and verify square footage, categorization and KRS Human Resources, by Tuesday, April. 20. usage. Proficient in database management and FOR SALE CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER ability to interpret technical requirements of Army LARGE ASSORTMENT of flowering and non- INSTRUCTOR. Full time. Requires degree in regulations. flowering plants in a variety of pots, as well as early childhood, child development or primary SECRETARY, Education Services at junior/ shorter plants. See at Qtrs. 133-F or call 52777. teaching certification and ability to obtain senior high school. Full time. Duties include childcare security clearance. 171⁄2' BOSTON WHALER, new four-stroke 80hp attendance records, transcript preparation motor, new paint, radio, bimini top, $14,000. Call SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT. Full time. and guidance support. Requires good working Dennis, 51850W or 54489H. Receives payments, posts accurately in KEAMS, knowledge of Word, Excel and other computer reconciles cash drawer daily, makes deposits, applications. Childcare clearance required. BOOKSHELVES: one 6' x 29" with five shelves, one 6' x 29" with three shelves on top and ensures facilities operate according to SPIs, USAKA/RTS has the following job vacancies. For clerical and other duties as assigned. cupboard with two shelves below, $20 each or job information contact Cris Foster, USAKA/RTS $35 for both. Call 53759, after 5 p.m. ACCOUNTING CLERK. Full time. Daily payroll Civilian Personnel, 54417. Applications must be activities, including but not limited to data entry completed on line at Special order Waterford Irish crystal at the Retail Office, Building 708, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, until April 30. The Kwajalein Hourglass 10 April 13, 2004 April 13, 2004 The Kwajalein Hourglass EPIPHONE solid spruce top acoustic guitar with hard case, beautiful sound, paid $450, will sell for $225. Call 52492. SWING N’ MEALS, $40; Curity disposable nursing pads; baby carrier/carseat, with base, $30. Call 54530. MEN’S FOUR-SPEED black Sun bike, four months old, $125. Call 51161. 20-GALLON aquarium with accessories, $60; Toshiba E335 pocket PC, with 128 MB SD card, charger and travel cord, $225. Call Mike, 55987. SAILBOAT: Catalina 34 with head sail, jib, self- furler, spinnaker, diesel engine, dodger, bimini, 12-volt electrical system, fathometer, hull/wind speed indicators, GPS, autopilot, windlass, VHF and SSB radios, water system, head, galley, refrigerator, stove, inflatable dinghy, 2.5 hp motor, mooring, $35,000. Call 53504. PANASONIC 2.4 GHz cordless phone, works but needs battery soon, $15; Bell South digital answering machine, $20; Mr. Coffee three-quart ice tea maker, $20; Dr. Scholl’s foot massager, brand new, $20. Call 52589, after 5:30 p.m. COMMUNITY NOTICES MEDIEVAL ART SHOW featuring art by elementary school students will be held April 23, 7-8:30 p.m., in the MP room. Great art, food and prizes. Wear a medieval costume and show your spirit. MULTICULTURAL ART SHOW featuring artwork by junior/senior high school students will be held April 29, 7-8:30 p.m., in the MP room. Great art, food and prizes. Wear a festive multicultural outfit and show your spirit. SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR Community Night is tomorrow, 6-8 p.m., in the elementary school music room. Guest readers include Col. and Mrs. Brown and Ike Richardson. PARALEGAL Francoise Standifer will be on Roi, Saturday, April 17, 7:30-11:30 p.m. For information or to make an appointment, call 53417 or 51431. MEDITATION group continues to meet for discussion and a period of meditation at Qtrs. 422-B, 5 p.m. People who meditate already and those just thinking about it are all welcome. Questions? Call Randy or Leslie, 52434. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO officers are needed for the 2004/2005 school year. Get involved and have fun. Questions? Call Gretchen, 50157. CUB SCOUT Raingutter Regatta is April 19, 5 p.m., at Emon Beach. Pack meeting to follow. Ice cream with toppings for dessert. Questions? Call your den leader or Gretchen, 50157. STOP BY Grace Sherwood Library to register for the book draw now through April 26. You could win “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” by Lewis Carroll, illustrated by John Tenniel. FREE LAUNDRY service for military uniforms will stop April 30. Regular laundry service per BDU uniform set will cost $3.25 or $4.25 for next day service. DCCB will hold a special unsolicited bid sale for furniture Friday, April 16, 8-11:15 a.m. and 1-4 p.m., or until all furniture has been sold. First-come, first- served. On site immediate sales transactions. Bring ID badges for entry and wear closed-toed shoes. KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN will perform “One Big Happy Family” and the First Grade will sing “Get Hoppin”, Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m., in the MP room. The Kwajalein Hourglass April 13, 2004 April 13, 2004 11 The Kwajalein Hourglass DoD sends environmental training changes to Congress By Jim Garamone undersecretary of defense for instal- vironmental Response, Compensa- American Forces Press Service lations and environment. tion and Liability Act and the Re- WASHINGTON — The Defense DoD’s deputy general counsel source Conservation and Recovery Department will try for a third time for environment and installations, Act. It would preclude people from to get three provisions of the DoD Ben Cohen, said the time that has using the acts to shut down muni- Readiness and Range Preservation passed since the proposals were tions training and testing. Initiative passed by Congress. first introduced has helped focus The department is not asking for DoD officials submitted to con- the legislation. He said the propos- wholesale exemptions from envi- gressional committees proposed als are narrowly aimed at allowing ronmental regulations, but rather is legislation that will clarify the in- DoD to improve military readiness. seeking to codify very specific regu- tent of the Comprehensive Environ- He said the proposals are limited to latory policies that have applied to mental Response, Compensation active operational ranges. military training activities on opera- and Liability Act and the Resource This authority is needed to en- tional ranges, Cohen said. Conservation and Recovery Act. The sure the United States continues At heart, the changes ensure department also is asking Congress to field the best military in the that military munitions, fired and to extend the allowable time to in- world, said Paul Mayberry, deputy used correctly in training, are not corporate new military activities undersecretary for readiness. “The solid wastes nor “releases” subject into Clean Air Act state plans. U.S. military is the best in the to regulation under environmental Congress passed five other por- world because we train more often, laws, Cohen said. tions of the initiative as part of the we train to a higher standard and Dubois said he won’t try to predict fiscal 2004 National Defense Autho- we train in a realistic setting,” May- what Congress will do with the pro- rization Act. berry said. posal, but he said the department is “It’s just as important to pass The legislative proposals would willing to work with whatever com- these initiatives today as it was two clarify what Congress meant when mittee Congress deems appropriate years ago,” said Ray DuBois, deputy it passed the Comprehensive En- for it. President celebrates Easter with Fort Hood families By John D. Banusiewicz world.” American Forces Press Service Bush said he has spoken with Army Gen. John Abi- WASHINGTON — President and Mrs. Bush visited zaid twice in recent days, and that the U.S. Central Fort Hood, Texas, today to observe Easter with the Command chief knows he can ask for more manpower families of deployed soldiers. if he needs it. “He believes, like I believe, that this vio- “It’s our honor to have celebrated this holy day with lence we’ve seen is part of a few people trying to stop family members whose loved one is in Iraq,” the presi- progress toward democracy,” Bush said. dent said in a brief meeting with reporters. “Fort Hood The United States is tough, but open-minded in its has made a mighty contribution to freedom in Iraq and approach in Iraq, the president said. “Members of the to security for the country. I value my time with the (Iraqi) Governing Council wanted a chance to move family members and those who sacrifice on behalf of into Fallujah and see if they could bring some order to the country.” the gangs and violence,” he said. “And as you can tell, The president acknowledged that the spike in vio- our military is giving them a chance to do so.” Coalition lence over the last week in Iraq has been difficult, but forces suspended offensive operations in Fallujah April he said a free Iraq will make for a safer world. “It was 9 to allow Iraqi leaders to seek a political solution that a tough week last week, and my prayers and thoughts would restore legitimate Iraqi authority in the city. are with those who paid the ultimate price for our se- “I know what we’re doing in Iraq is right,” Bush said. curity,” the president said. “A free Iraq will make the “It’s right for long- term peace. It’s right for the security world more peaceful. A free Iraq is going to change the of our country. And it’s hard work.” Weather Courtesy of RTS Weather Sun • Moon • Tides Tonight: Mostly clear with a slight chance Sunrise/set Moonrise/set High Tide Low Tide of showers. Tuesday 0641/1859 0243/1440 1130, 4.0' 0357, 2.5' Winds: Northeast to east at 10-18 knots. Tomorrow: Partly sunny with a slight April 13 1906, 1.8' chance of showers. Winds: Northeast to east at 10-18 knots. Wednesday 0640/1859 0331/1533 0129, 3.3' 0651, 2.3' Temperature: Tonight’s low 80° April 14 1317, 4.3' 2005, 1.4' Tomorrow’s high 88° Thursday 0640/1859 0415/1624 0217, 3.9' 0800, 1.8' April rain total: 1.98” April 15 1413, 4.7' 2041, 1.1' Annual rain total: 10.76” Annual deviation: -4.96” Friday 0639/1859 0456/1711 0250, 4.4' 0843, 1.3' Call 54700 for updated forecasts. April 16 1453, 5.0' 2111, 0.8' www.rts-wx.com The Kwajalein Hourglass 12 April 13, 2004