APRIL 17, 2009 VOLUME 39, NUMBER 15 WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Hawaii Marine Tax Turnover MCBH Tax Center still open for help Christine Cabalo ment, but still needs to file an extension. Photojournalist For those who’ve already filed, the Base Tax Center also can help amend tax It’s not too late to claim a rebate or seek returns to claim additional credits. New tax help through the Marine Corps Base federal tax credits like the First-Time Hawaii Tax Center. Home Buyer Tax Credit, allow some tax- Working out of Building 279, volun- payers to claim as much as $8,000 more teers will continue to assist service mem- for their adjusted gross income. bers, civilian employees and their families Base Tax Center volunteers have helped until the center relocates April 30. Those people to collectively obtain $3 million in who’ve missed the April 15 deadline for returns, with an average of more than the Internal Revenue Service could still see $1,000 for individual refunds. a refund, said Staff Sgt. Lagendrick Boston, Clark Edwards, who has volunteered to tax center director, MCBH Tax Center. assist the Base Tax Center for more than “For those taxpayers who are paying eight years, said the volunteer staff is still their taxes after April 15, an extension taking on clients after the April 15 dead- must be accompanied with their tax line. Edwards said he’s glad to help others return,” Boston said. get their tax forms completed for free. Service members and their families are “It’s very convenient,” said Lance Cpl. eligible for an extension if they were in a Brandon Kerce, rifleman, 1st Battalion, combat zone or qualified hazardous duty 3rd Marine Regiment, who completed his area. Those who permanently changed taxes through the center. “I don’t have a duty stations and didn’t receive all of their lot of money to spend on doing my taxes, mailed tax information on time may also so this center is great.” Christine Cabalo apply. Some, like Satoko Dung, specifically Handing out sign-in sheets, Lance Cpl. Doug Booth, assault amphibian vehicle crewman, 3rd Marine Regiment A six-month extension is possible, with seek out MCBH tax center volunteers even helps Cpl. Alleyn Friedrich, artilleryman, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment April 15. Booth is one of several vol- taxes due Oct. 15, Boston said. He said tax during the April rush when the center is at unteers for the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Tax Center, participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance pro- returns should be filed as soon as people its busiest. gram. The national program trains volunteers to prepare taxes for people of low to moderate income for free. have all the information needed, since Dung, who’s retired, said she comes to there are penalties and interest charged for the center each year specifically to see The Tax Track those who owe money to the government. Edwards. He has prepared her taxes for “If they do owe money, there will be more than five years and Dung said she The Base Tax Center is open Monday - Thursday - Social Security Card or individual tax ID number penalties if they don’t pay it within those feels comfortable working with him due to from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center is located on the - All W-2, 1098 and 1099 forms six months,” Boston said. “The penalties her limited income. second floor of Building 279. The location will - Recorded amounts of other income can be from 10 to 15 percent of what they The center currently relies on fewer remain open until April 30, after which it relocates - Childcare providers identification number owe.” than 15 volunteers to process taxes. It is with a smaller staff to Building 215. Beginning April - Amounts/dates of estimated other tax payments To avoid those fees, it’s important for part of a national program called 15, the center takes walk-in customers only and no - Bank routing and account numbers for direct people to do their taxes as soon as possi- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, which longer accepts scheduled appointments. deposit/debit ble, in the event they may unexpectedly offers inexpensive tax preparation from - Last year’s tax forms owe money to the government. Boston IRS trained volunteers. When using the Base Tax Center, - Last year’s tax stimulus amount After April 30, the MCBH Tax Center remember to bring the following items: notes from the approximately 3,000 peo- - Interview/Intake Survey (optional, downloaded For more information, call the Tax Center at ple who’ve used the center this year, will be managed by a smaller staff and from the center’s Web site) 257-2834 or visit the center’s Web site: roughly 500 have owed money. move to Building 215. - Proof of Identity (state ID, military ID, drivers http://www.mcbh.usmc.mil/sja/sjatax.htm. The tax center director said anyone “We’re asking everyone to be patient,” license) expecting to have a refund generally Edwards said. “We’re short staffed and would not owe penalties to the govern- need to help a lot of people on any day.”

MAG-24 unveils Marines honored for their new software program for accomplishments visiting general Unit to begin using new system for aviation support

Lance Cpl. Daniel H. Woodall Combat Correspondent

Marine Aircraft Group 24 showcased a new field communication software program to visiting Brig. Gen. Jon Davis April 8 in a field command tent Above: Colonel Chip Bierman, commanding officer, 3rd designed to simulate a deployed environment. Marine Regiment Remain Behind Element and Master Davis, deputy assistant for aviation to the com- Gunnery Sgt. Allen Benjamin, regimental operations chief, 3rd mandant of the Marine Corps, met with technology Marine Regiment, honor three Marines at an April 10 ceremo- ny. Sergeant Luis A. Repreza, assistant operations chief, 3rd specialists from MAG-24 to better understand the Marine Regiment, received a Bronze Star Medal for his serv- newly-implemented technology, said Staff Sgt. ice as a team leader in Embedded Training Team 5-3, Regional Michael A. Duran, MAG-24 aviation logistics infor- Corps Advisory Command-Central, 201st Corps, Afghanistan mation management and support chief. National Army. Major Bart Battista, former embedded tacti- The software, developed by Jupiter Systems, con- cal trainer officer-in-charge, Embedded Training Team 5-2, received a Bronze Star Medal for his service in the Afghanistan nects the computer systems of various units allow- National Army Embedded Training Team 5-2, Combined Joint ing for better communication between deployed Task Force-Phoenix, Combined Security Transition Command- service members. By connecting the computers, Afghanistan. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Timothy W. Williams, Marines will have full administrative capabilities to ordnance/maintenance management officer, 3rd Marine help organize collected data and pass it on to any Regiment, received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his service as an ordnance officer, 3rd Light unit they desire. Unit commanders will be able to Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Left: instantly upload maps, broadcast images, or pass Major Bart Battista, former embedded tactical trainer officer- information instantly to any Marine with access to a in-charge, Embedded Training Team 5-2, received a Bronze computer. Star Medal April 10 for his service in the Afghanistan National “It’s basically software that enables better infor- Army Embedded Training Team 5-2, Combined Joint Task mation sharing,” said Lance Cpl. Andrew M. Reeves, Force-Phoenix, Combined Security Transition Command- Afghanistan. an aircraft information systems department server manager, MAG-24. Photos by Kristen Wong

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Scattered Showers. High — 78 Low — 68 All Stars! Saturday Hawaii All-Marine Basketball Team brings Scattered Showers. their A game to MCAS Miramar, B1 High — 78 Low — 68 Sunday A-2 • APRIL 17, 2009 HAWAII MARINE NEWS BRIEFS Earth Day not just once a year! Scheduled Pressure Washing in Pa Honua: From April 6 to May 5, the Forest City Pressure Environmental Corner Washing team will begin cleaning the exterior of Maj. Dave Hudock demonstrated on college campuses, in Earth Day was also a success; two years homes located on Kekahune, Faleafine and Director, Environmental Compliance and Protection Dept. city streets, at municipal parks, and later the first United Nations Earth Shimabukuro Place. Please ensure to remove all per- inside auditoriums on April 22 for a Summit was held in Brazil. The U. S. sonal items from the lanai that could possibly be Ladies and Gentlemen of Marine Corps healthy environment and resource pro- again capitalized on the momentum gen- damages during the pressure washing process. Base Hawaii: Every day is Earth Day. tection. erated by this Earth Day to reform and For more information, contact the Resident Undoubtedly, some of you may whole- The Senator’s objective was met: update some previously passed environ- Service Office of Forest City Residential heartedly disagree and after the die-hard Americans audibly and clearly indicated mental legislation as well as enact new Management at 839-8700. environmentalists dissipate on April 22, to their elected officials their understand- laws intended to protect the environ- will be quite content to not hear the ing and concern over the deterioration of ment. All Enlisted Spouses’ Club Thrift words “Earth Day” for the remaining 364 their natural environment. Thus was What’s in store for Earth Day’s fortieth Store closure days of the year. launched what has since become known anniversary next year? Hard to say, but if The All Enlisted Spouses' Club Thrift Store will be I submit to you that this is the wrong as the “Environmental Decade” and the Earth Day 2000 is any indication — the closed until Monday, April 20. attitude. I submit to you that if you’re inaugural ten years of the environmental internet was key in garnering the partici- Donations of clothing and houseware items will not thinking about this planet Earth — movement. pation of over 180 countries — it is sure still be accepted during open business hours only. YOUR planet Earth — each and every The first ten years of this movement to be an event of colossal proportions. Please call 254-0841 for more information if day, you are doing something wrong. were monumental primarily due to the However, let us not lose the meaning needed. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin momentum inspired by the masses which of Earth Day in an effort to aggrandize it knew something was wrong as early as participated in Earth Day. with pomp and circumstance. Scheduled Power Outage in Housing the 1950s while serving first as State During the 1970s, the United States On this 39th celebration of Earth Day, On Tuesday, May 5, there will be a scheduled Senator and then Governor of his native saw the creation of the Environmental let us remember that Nelson and a few power outage in the Mololani neighborhood from 8 state. The environment was simply not Protection Agency and the enactment of college students — a mere handful of peo- a.m. to 1 p.m. a popular concern at the time and a legislation to regulate air quality, drink- ple — in late 1969 were able to galvanize As a precaution, Forest City recommends resi- complete non-issue at any level of gov- ing water quality, toxic substances, and millions of people into action on a com- dents minimize opening refrigerator and freezer dur- ernment. resource conservation as well as regula- mon issue simply by word of mouth. ing the power outage. An un-opened refrigerator Finally in 1963, after having been tions to protect endangered species, pro- Each Earth Day since then has expand- will keep food cold enough for several hours. A elected to the U. S. Senate, Nelson con- mote health and safety in the workplace ed in size and increased its reach, thereby freezer that is half-full will hold food frozen for up vinced President John F. Kennedy to and control pesticide use. demonstrating that more people are to 24 hours. If your freezer is not full, group pack- make a five-day, eleven-state conserva- Perhaps the most notable legislation to thinking about their natural environment ages together so they will form an "igloo" protecting tion tour in hopes of bringing the issue come from this decade and arguably the and resources as years pass. Annually, each other. of the environment to the forefront of most important piece of environmental these people gather to celebrate Earth For more information, contact the Resident popular thought. The tour did not turn legislation enacted to date was the Day as a reminder to the world that Services Office at 839-8700. out to be as successful as the Senator had National Environmental Policy Act, action to protect and preserve the hoped; however, in it was born the idea which mandates environmental foresight Earth’s environment is an every-day Marine Corps League for Earth Day. in each of our actions. necessity, not just something to think The Marine Corps League, Aloha Detachment, is Seven years and several hundreds of On its twentieth anniversary in 1990, about once a year. Nelson once said, “We encouraging Marines, Fleet Marine Force corpsmen pro-environmental speeches later, Nelson Earth Day made its global debut. Close to are not free to decide whether or not our and anyone who has the desire to preserve the tra- succeeded in organizing the largest grass- 200 million people in almost 150 coun- environment ‘matters’. It does matter … ditions and promote the interest of the U.S. Marine roots movement in this nation’s history, tries engaged in countless activities we disregard the needs of our ecosystem Corps to join the Aloha Detachment on Oahu. Earth Day 1970. Approximately 20 mil- intended to elevate the world-wide status at our own peril.” Ladies and Gentlemen For more information, visit the Marine Corps lion people (slightly less than 10% of the of the environment to that of world-wide of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, I submit to League official Web site at population at the time) across America political and social importance. This you again: Every day is Earth Day. http://www.mcleague.com or contact John Ah Chick at 227-9115 or 261-9693.

Exchange no longer using plastic bags Marine Corps Main Exchange customers are reminded that as of Jan. 1 plastic shopping bags are no longer available at check-out lines. This is the first phase of a base-wide plastic shop- ping bag ban directed by Col. Robert Rice, com- manding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Follow-on phases of the ban will include other MCX locations while Base Environmental and Base Supply diligently work toward a plastic-bag alterna- tive at the commissary. Reusable canvas and recycled-material bags are available for sale at all Marine Corps Community Services locations as well as the commissary, and Manana egg patrons of all establishments are highly encouraged to use reusable bags in order to protect and con- serve our maritime environment. hunt wet

Base Chapel Hours Catholic: Daily Mass is Mondays through behind the Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Saturday Mass is 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday Confession starts at 4 bunny ears p.m. Preschool to 12th-grade student Sunday les- sons are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Protestant: Traditional services start Sundays at 8 A.J. Gutierrez grins as candy-filled plastic a.m. Sunday contemporary service with Children’s eggs are dropped into his bag at the Church begins at 11 a.m. Religious education class- Manana Housing Complex in Pearl City es for children and adults are held Sundays at 9:30 April 10. Rain forced coordinators to a.m., beginning in the fall. cancel the egg hunt event, but children were still invited to stop by and pick up handfuls of eggs. More than 80 large Important Phone Numbers: bags of eggs were handed out. On-Base Emergencies 911 Military Police 257-7114 Child Protective Service 832-5300 Fraud, Waste, Abuse & EEO 257-8852 Pothole & Streetlight Repair 257-2380 Base Information 449-7110 MCBH Duty Chaplain 257-7700 DEERS 257-2077

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Photos by Cpl. Jo Jones Marines with Task Force Military Police, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Marines with Task Force Military Police, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Iraqi police and local officials meet with Marines from Task Force Regiment, discuss safety rules before conducting a detainee release Regiment, check a register during a detainee release mission in Military Police, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, during a mission, April 7. Service members with TFMP have worked together Haditha, Iraq, April 7. detainee release mission in Haditha, Iraq, April 7. for the past seven months conducting convoy security missions and managing regional detention facilities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Task Force Military Police finds strength through differences

Cpl. Jo Jones regional detention facilities,” said 1st Lt. Richard F. Busch, a help out,” said Patton, who is on his first deployment and rel- Multi National Force - West platoon commander with TFMP. ishes the opportunity to participate in missions like the Headquartered aboard Al Asad Air Base, TFMP Marines and detainee releases. “I can help change the Iraqis’ perspectives AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq – In September 2008, the sailors are often on the road escorting military and contractor on Americans, and let them know we are not here to take artillerymen of the Hawaii-based 1st Battalion, 12th Marine convoys, and occasionally, moving detainees. According to over, but here to help.” Regiment, deployed to Iraq’s Al Anbar province. Unlike in Busch, TFMP has conducted nearly 40 convoys since begin- As the service members of TFMP approach the end of their other deployments, however, the artillerymen left behind ning their seven-month deployment, with their most recent deployment, Sgt. Joseph Fowler said he can see how the serv- their 155mm howitzers and instead donned the arm bands of being a detainee release mission, April 7. ice members’ individual mindsets have developed into a sin- military policemen. Dickman, a 7-ton truck vehicle commander and squad gle, unified focus over the past 10 months. Designated Task Force Military Police, the battalion ful- leader with TFMP, said the majority of convoy missions are Fowler, another reservist who balances dual roles as an filled security responsibilities throughout the Multi National conducted at night to avoid blocking the roads and inconve- infantry Marine and a mechanical engineering student at Force - West area of operations, and what made this deploy- niencing the Iraqi people. When the unit convoys during the Montana State University, said the differences within the unit ment unique was not only the mission, but those who filled day they try to abide by the “share the road” policy, which – everything from ages and military occupational specialties out the task force’s ranks. Dickman said presents a positive image of Americans to the to active and reserve statuses – were like puzzle pieces. As While Marines like Cpl. James Patton, a radio operator Iraqi people. each service member learned what their respective responsi- with the 1st Bn., 12th Marines, formed the core of the unit, Patton is a sergeant of the guard with TFMP’s guard force, bilities were, they eventually fit together to form one picture. they would not have been successful without ‘reinforce- and said experiences like learning Arabic and handling “The [service members] understand their roles and are ments’ drawn from across the globe. detainees have changed his ideology on Operation Iraqi stepping up in a huge way to accomplish the mission,” said Corporal Robert Dickman was a reserve infantryman Freedom, and he is grateful for the opportunities to do things Fowler. “They see how their actions are helping things on a studying business at Montana State University when he got he wouldn’t normally do in Japan. larger level.” the call to active duty, and Navy corpsman Petty Officer 3rd “I have had the opportunity to go to a foreign country and Agdeppa was promoted to petty officer third class during Class Edward Agdeppa this deployment and com- was working at Navy mented that Iraq has been a Medical Center San Diego rewarding experience and when he was attached to helped him build leader- the 1st Bn., 12th Marines. ship skills he will take back Before deploying to to California. Iraq, the Marines and He said the unit’s com- Sailors completed the rig- bat experiences and ability orous pre-deployment to come together in the face training program that all of adversity served as a con- war-bound units must fidence booster for every- complete, but with an one, both on a professional added month of military and personal level. police training during “Initially, I was pretty Exercise Cajun Viper in shy, but I’ve learned a lot Fort Polk, La. about them,” said Agdeppa, There, the men of the who is working with the unit earned their vehicle Marines for the first time in licenses, practiced shoot- his Navy career. “Now we ing and maintaining crew- are a tight-knit family.” served weapons, and man- Busch said he is pleased aged mock regional with how the Marines have detention centers. matured during the deploy- Since arriving in Iraq ment and is sure they will Sepetember 2008, the unit succeed in future endeav- has executed their mili- ors. tary police duties and “We have been very suc- more. cessful,” said Busch. “My “Our mission involves job is to give them the conducting convoy securi- Marines with Task Force Military Police, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, provide security during a detainee release mission in Haditha, opportunities to better ty missions and managing Iraq, April 7. Service members with TFMP have worked together for the past seven months conducting convoy security missions and man- themselves and get them aging regional detention facilities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Marines with Task Force Military Police, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, drive down a road near Rawah, Iraq, during a detainee release mission, April 7. A-4 • APRIL 17, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

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Cpl. Scott Schmidt Marines train to lift fallen from the battlefield

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Mosquitoes and other unseen pests that saturate the stale morning air, migrate from arm to arm, face to face. Heat of the previous day gave way to dismal rain, which seemed to pierce Marines with the force of a M82 bomb. The digital camouflage covering of the Marines’ helmets were drenched with water and large drops culminated on their brims. As the rain streamed down their face and behind their eye pro- tection, it caused lenses to fog, disrupting the view of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter as it landed.

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriel S. Weber Representatives from Amphibious Squadron Eleven (PHIBRON-11), the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Philippine Task Force 80.4 participate in the planning stages of Exercise Balikatan 2009 aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). West Coast BK09 is an annual, combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving U.S. Military and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel. This week’s top story

fosters teamwork, but the only way to maximize that strong Bilateral Planning sets stage cohesive bond, is to start from the very beginning. Operational leadership representing the Armed Forces of for Balikatan ‘09 the Republic of the Philippines, including members of the Cpl. Jason Spinella Philippine Navy and Marine Corps, are working together 31st MEU with members of the 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron Cpl. Nicole A. LaVine 11 to iron out details of the at-sea planning sessions in Fight Club 29 earns second in Golden State ABOARD USS ESSEX, South China Sea -- Whether the preparation of BK ’09. mission is responsive, efficient and effective humanitarian “We are here to finalize the schedule of events for the at- SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Four members of the Marine Cops Air assistance, natural disaster relief or bilateral military train- sea portion of Balikatan between the U.S. Navy ships of PHIBRON-11, and the Philippine Navy,” said Capt. Joseph Ground Combat Center’s Mixed Martial Arts club added their ing, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is on call 24-hours Peña. team’s name to the list of notable California MMA competitors a day, seven-days a week throughout the Asia-Pacific in a statewide tournament in Santa Ana, Calif., Sunday. region. Cross-pollination and working side-by-side on the ground See http://www.marines.mil for full story Competitors Nate Wolf, Allen McBroom, Omar Askew and James Clark make up Fight Club 29. See http://www.marines.mil for full story Top story from Overseas the front

Staff Sgt. Leo A. Salinas Okinawa Marine inspires through football

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKI- NAWA, Japan -- While growing up in the inner city of St. Louis, Sgt. Timothy Craig had two choices - turn to sports or the streets. For Craig, football was the answer. At seven years old, he followed in his family's footsteps, in which the male members all played football at either the local or colle- giate level. He started playing football and continued his pursuit of the sport throughout his youth.

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Cpl. Meg Murray Iraqi soldiers with 1st Company, Commando Battalion, 7th Iraqi Army Division, swiftly exit a Marine CH-53E Super Stallion transport hel- icopter during helicopter and air assault familiarization aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, April 8. The familiarization exercise was the last piece of a month-long training program Military Transition Team 7 developed to enhance the commando’s basic war fighting skills.

Iraqi commandos take to the skies took to the skies in the back of two Marine CH-53E Super for air assault training Stallion transport helicopters as they participated in familiar- ization of helicopter and air assault operations. Cpl. Meg Murray “What we’re trying to do is get the commandos used to get- Multi National Force - West ting on helicopters, teach them the proper way of loading and off-loading, how to store their weapons, and how to pull secu- AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Different types of military oper- rity before and after they get off the helicopters,” said Robert ations call for specific methods of insertion. Since the advent Wise, a special operations foreign internal defense advisor with of the helicopter-borne insertion during the Korean War near- Military Transition Team 7. ly 60 years ago, air assault has become an extremely viable During the training, the commandos loaded into the back of method of troop insertion. the helicopters and were flown to a small objective. To refine their air assault skills, Iraqi soldiers with 1st Company, Commando Battalion, 7th Iraqi Army Division, See http://www.marines.mil or http://www.mnfwest.usmc.mil for full story HAWAII MARINE APRIL 17, 2009 • A-5 Marine receives award for essay sharing ideas on Corps

Lance Cpl. Cristina Afghanistan. Noelia Gill “We’re fortunate in the Camp H.M. Smith Public Affairs Office Corps to have a forum to pro- fessionally discuss the things CAMP H . M . S MITH, that affect us. I like the notion Hawaii – Lieutenant Gen. of challenging conventional Keith J. Stalder, commander, wisdom,” said Butler. U.S. Marine Corps Forces “Honestly, I didn’t think I’d Pacific, and retired Lt. Gen. win, but my wife and kids Wallace Gregson, former com- were fired up when they mander, MarForPac, presented found out!” Lt. Col. Glen G. Butler, direc- Although he and his family tor of operations and training, were excited about the prize, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, he finds true satisfaction in with a plaque and a $3,000 others finding great value in check for winning first place his thoughts. in the Marine Corps Gazette’s “The money’s nice, but it’s Maj. Gen. Harold W. Chase just great to see that someone Prize Essay Contest April 8. thinks that what I wrote is The late Maj. Gen. Chase worthwhile. It is very reward- believed the Marine Corps’ ing.” strength rests in intellectually- The monetary prizes are driven innovation and flexi- funded through the generosi- bility. ty of the Battelle Corporation In his honor, the contest and support from the Chase invites Marines of all ranks to family. submit articles that challenge Now that he has received conventional wisdom and this award, Butler emphasized suggest ideas for change in dif- the importance of Marines’ ferent aspects of the Marine thoughts and ideas and how Corps’ operation. For the they can impact the Corps. author’s willingness to do so, “I encourage every Marine the award is called the to submit something, regard- Boldness and Daring Award. less of rank,” he said. “A lot of For his essay, entitled the time, younger Marines

“Graveyard of Empires – Are have the best ideas.” Lance Cpl. Christina Noelia Gil We Ready Yet?,” Butler gives Butler’s essay will be pub- Lieutenant Col. Glen G. Butler, director of operations and training for Marine Corps Base Hawaii, receives a plaque and check from Lt. Gen. his thoughts on the Corps’ lished in the July edition of Keith J. Stalder, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, and retired Lt. Gen. Wallace Gregson, former commander, MarForPac, for involvement in Iraq and the Marine Corps Gazette. winning the Marine Corps Gazette’s Maj. Gen. Harold W. Chase Prize Essay Contest April 8. United Through Reading National reading program preserves story time for children of deployed

Kristen Wong one book of their choice, from picture to chapter books. Photojournalist The United Through Reading program is a nonprofit organ- ization founded in 1989 by a teacher named Betty

Lance Cpl. Daniel H. Woodall Major Les Payton, a pilot for Marine Heavy Helicopter Mohlenbrock. The program, of which half a million people Brigadier Gen. Jon Davis speaks with Marines from MAG-24 April 8 Squadron 362, has quite a selection of reading material to have already participated, is not only for military families with after a technology brief from certain members of the unit regarding choose from while he's in Iraq, from "We the People" by Lynn deployed loved ones. There are also two separate programs - a new software program. Chaney to selections written by Dr. Seuss. They are not books transitional and grandparent - which supports grandparents on tape, but rather, books on DVD read to him by his three and individuals who are apart from their children or grand- VISIT, from A-1 children. children due to various circumstances such as living in anoth- The Payton family is just one of the many families partici- er state. The software will be used to share any mission-specific pating in the United Through Reading military program. The Military units can register to start their own program either information commanders want to pass, said Cpl. Michael A. Marine Corps Base Hawaii Base Library has participated in the before deploying or when already deployed. Occasionally a Ogden, information technology specialist, MAG-24. national program for the past two years. The program allows representative from the United Through Reading headquarters “Since Marines don’t have [Navy Marine Corps Intranet] service members and their children to read to each other via in San Diego will train commands either by phone or in per- when they are deployed, this software will be used,” said Ogden. video recordings before, and during deployment. In the last son. Each participating unit is supplied with 25 children's “This system is new for MAG-24,” explained Staff Sgt. two years, more than 100 service members spent between half books, 100 mini-DVDs, sleeves and mailers, said Kate Hilario Montano, data chief, MAG-24, to Davis. Right now an hour to an hour reading a book in front of a video camera McDevitt, assistant director, United Through Reading military we are learning the range of capabilities the program has to at the Base Library. program. The units, however, need to obtain their own video offer before it’s used outside of a training environment.” Some participants will choose their children's favorite book, cameras. The event was a learning experience for the Marines of and will also have toys displayed in the video, said Merri "United through Reading is a wonderful way for the MAG-24, which allowed them to gather feedback from per- Fernandez, library technician and program coordinator of the deployed family member to remain a part of the everyday rou- sonnel in order to figure out how to best employ the system Base Library. tine," Recklies said. "Even though they may be an ocean away, overseas, Davis said while addressing the Marines. The taped session is then transferred to DVD by the library their voice and their face can bring comfort at the end of a dif- Marines must have the capabilities to become more organ- staff and is sent or picked up by the service member's family ficult day." ized by focusing on logistics, especially overseas, and this approximately two weeks later. For more information about the overall national program, system will definitely help. Each DVD is free of charge and families can make various visit the Web site at http://www.unitedthroughreading.org or DVDs, reading more than one book. Fernandez said one serv- e-mail Suzan Caughlan, program manager, at suzan@unit- ice member came in frequently to record himself reading chap- edthroughreading.org. ters from the Harry Potter series. Payton, for instance, has made "daddy videos" for each of his three children during each of his four deployments, according to his wife. Service members are not the only ones recording them- selves reading. Children may also create a DVD of themselves reading for their deployed loved one. Laura, Brianna and Gabrielle Recklies have read books such as "Where the Wild Things Are," "Charlie and Lola" and "What Dads Can't Do" to Town Hall Meeting their father, who has been deployed since October. Lisa Recklies, library aide, Base Library, said her husband “Sharing our annual successes and watched the DVDs on his birthday while deployed, and was listening to your voices” not only touched, but homesick as well. Service members can also create DVDs overseas through April 28, 6 p.m. their unit's participation in United Through Reading. Payton and his son have been alternating reading each other chapters Marine Corps Community Services will of "Eldest" during his deployment. host a Town Hall meeting at the Base "It gives [children] the opportunity to share their feelings Chapel for all individuals living and work- with dad," said Payton's wife. ing aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Fernandez said she would have liked to see a program like the United Through Reading Military program when she was younger. MCCS will present information "When I was a child my dad would be deployed. I didn't and updates to base programs including: know him when he came home," Fernandez said. "It's a huge impact for children to be able to see their parent and hear their - Lastyear’s financials voice. They remember them when they come home." - How the dividend was spent The mere sound of a parent's voice can be enough to com- - Customer service and feedback fort a child, according to Fernandez. She said one of her library aides was able to calm her three-month-old child when he was - Upcoming projects (constructions upset with a United Through Reading DVD his father made and new programs before deploying. She said the infant quiets down when he hears his father's voice. Those wishing to record a DVD are encouraged to sign up Open to active duty, family members and Photo courtesy of Merrie Han for a session at the library. Sessions are available Monday DoD civilians For more information call Brianna Recklies, 9, reads a book for her father, who is currently through Thursday from noon to 7 p.m., and weekends from Alex Popov at 254-7678. deployed. The United Through Reading military program, started in noon to 4 p.m. The library only has one camera, so sessions are 1989, allows service members to read books to their children via conducted one at a time. Participants may bring more than video, before and while they are deployed. A-6 • APRIL 17, 2009 HAWAII MARINE Taking pride in a clean base

Kristen Wong Among the materials found and turned in, car Photojournalist tires and batteries topped the list, according to Jim Sibert, manager, Base Recycling Center. The Marine Corps Base Hawaii community In addition, three tons of regular trash were will engage in an all-out battle against the war taken to the Base Landfill during the August on litter. Armed with trash bags, gardening pride day, according to Brett Chambers, land- tools and more, service members and fill compliance program manager, Department of Defense civilians will take Environmental Protection and Compliance charge of cleaning duty during the semi-annu- Department. al Base Pride Day. Cunha said hopefully through Base Pride The upcoming Base Pride Day, which occurs Week, people will not only learn which mate- twice a year, is scheduled from April 27 - 30. rials are recyclable, but through the experi- The week is organized by several departments ence, "think twice" about where they throw on base, including the Base Inspector's Office, their trash in the future. Forest City Residential, Base Recycling Center "Base Pride Day, like Earth Day, is intended and the Department of Environmental to inspire residents and employees of MCB Protection and Compliance. Hawaii into thinking about their role in pre- This year Base Pride Day has been extended serving and protecting the environment," said from one to three days primarily because Maj. David Hudock, director, Environmental schedules vary with everyone, said Lt. Col. Compliance and Protection Department. "As Thomas Ward, base inspector, MCB Hawaii. By Marines and Civilian Marines, we take great making Base Pride Day longer, it should pride in our appearance and our installation. enable more people to participate in the even, Base Pride Day is an opportunity for all to Ward said. demonstrate their pride in the base, while at "Pride Day takes everybody," Ward said. "It the same time supporting Earth Day's theme Christine Cabalo takes volunteers from outside the base and all of environmental protection and conserva- In August 2008, then Petty Officer 2nd Class Heather Phelps, aviation electronics technician, the tenant commands on the base ... we can't tion." Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two, tosses a metal chair into its correct sorting bin. Phelps and other volunteers were on hand at the Base Recycling Center to sort through larger mate- just pick one day. It makes sense to [extend The origin of Base Pride Day is unclear. The rials units brought in. Pride Day]." base order, available online, mentions the day David Cunha, manager, Base Landfill, said goes back as far as March of 2004. But ensur- the week is scheduled to end on a Thursday ing the cleanliness and quality of the environ- instead of a Friday, so people would have an ment on MCB Hawaii is a long-honored tradi- extra day to finish cleaning if necessary. tion. In addition to its normal workforce of base Articles from the "Windward Marine" news- dwellers who will volunteer to participate, paper have reported a myriad of activity in the members of the Kailua community have also past. For instance, a Jan. 15, 1954, article fea- volunteered to contribute to the cleaning. tures a head gardener's initiative to introduce Volunteers and commands are given one of more plants on base in the 1950s. eight sections on base to clean. Each com- A May 7, 1971, article reported beach clean mand is generally responsible for the area in ups by the Marines. Most recently, innova- which their headquarters are based as well as tions such as the recent ban on plastic bags on the larger, surrounding area. A representative base started by Col. Robert Rice, base com- from each respective group will take a primary mander, MCB Hawaii, continue to reveal the survey of their area with the Base Inspector in care taken of the base's environment. order to determine what needs to be done in Even when Base Pride Day comes to an end, each area. cleaning and maintenance of the base will Once the unit completes the clean up of continue. Ward said base working parties, their area, the Base Inspector will follow up made up of service members temporarily with an additional inspection to ensure the assigned through the Fleet Assistance area has been properly cleaned. Program, work daily on base cleanliness. While most of the units and volunteers will In addition, the Environmental be picking up rubbish and assorted litter, oth- Compliance and Protection Department regu- ers may be doing landscaping projects in the larly requests volunteers to be "weed warriors" wetlands around base. throughout the year, removing non-native So where will all this rubbish go? Cunha plants such as pickleweed, mangrove and said the first stop for collected garbage is California grass from the base wetlands. always the Recycling Center, where the cen- As always, Sibert said the Base Recycling ter's staff will either deem materials recyclable, Center continues to request volunteers at their or grant people a "landfill card," which will facility as well. allow them to drop off the materials at the "At the Recycling Center everyday is Pride Base Landfill. Because of this, the filtering day," Sibert said. process is more thorough, and as a result the To volunteer for Base Pride Day, call the Base Landfill's longevity is extended. Base Inspector's Office at 257-8861. To volun- The past efforts of Base Pride Day appear teer with the Recycling Center, call 257-4300. not to have been in vain. During the August To volunteer with the Environmental pride day, a total of 1,450.89 tons of recyclable Compliance and Protection Department as a materials was turned into the recycling center. "weed warrior," call 257-6920. HAWAII MARINE APRIL 17, 2009 • A-7 MCCS course teaches service members how Sunrise Service to lead as mentors Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard edgeable on every subject covered during the Combat Correspondent class,” Vazquez said. “Even though one of them hadn't been on island for that long, she knew the Coming to a new military base can be a frus- information and was able to answer everyone's trating experience if you don’t have a sponsor. questions.” Shipping your car, finding schools, contacting Staff Sgt. Enrique Penavielza, remain behind your command and moving into your new home equipment, staff noncommissioned officer in when boxes haven’t arrived can all be difficult sit- charge, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, said uations without a guiding light. In hopes of pre- the two sponsorship trainers also ensured the venting frustrating experiences like these, the information given to the class was localized to sponsorship program aboard Marine Corps Base sponsorship in Hawaii and provided a great pres- Hawaii links new service members with a sponsor entation which was both informative and clear. upon their arrival to the island. “Marines need to be given the opportunity to In support of the base-wide sponsorship pro- have a good start when coming to a new com- gram, the Marine Corps Community Services pro- mand,” Penavielza said. “They need to know the vides a free Sponsorship Class each week for all ins and outs of their new base and what is avail- service members interested in becoming a mentor able to them in their new environment.” for new Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Vazquez said she was recently assigned as a Base Hawaii. sponsor for a Sailor who will be reporting to her “As a [trained] sponsor you will be able to command in May and was eager to take away as address all incoming service members questions much knowledge from the class as possible. and be able to direct them to the right place to “I [wanted] to be a sponsor because I want our ensure that their transition to Hawaii is a pleasant new Sailors to know as much about the island life one,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Mendoza, administra- as possible so that they don't get blindsided once tive chief, Headquarters Battalion. they get here; because, military life here on the By providing the interested sponsors with the Island is a lot different than it is anywhere else in necessary information and resources to perform the Mainland,” Vazquez said. his or her duties as a mentor, the class prepares Mendoza said the goal of the sponsorship pro- Kristen Wong service members to readily lead their new Marine gram is to provide every new service member with Celebrating Easter Sunday or Sailor into a smooth move to Hawaii, said Petty a command sponsor. Officer 2nd Class Zelia Vazquez, corpsmen, “It is very important for new service members Medical Logistics, Combat Logistics Battalion 3. to be assigned a sponsor because it helps the at Fort Hase Beach “The packet they gave us is very useful because incoming service member relieve a little bit of it explains a lot about the Island, so it pretty much stress with moving to Hawaii,” Mendoza said. The Dancing for His Glory dance group, from the Revival Christian Fellowship church, per- answers any questions one may be asked by the The MCCS class is continually helping to meet formed traditional hula dances during the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Easter sunrise service incoming member,” Vazquez said. “They also pro- the program’s goal by giving MCBH unit’s a list of at Fort Hase Beach Sunday. The performers danced to songs such as “Jubilee,” “Beautiful” and “Let the worshipers arise.” More than 200 worshipers gathered together for the service vided us with Web sites that we can pass along to trained mentors for their new Marines or sailors. which commenced as the Hawaiian sun rose over the waters of Kailua Bay. the incoming [Marines or] Sailors so they can look “[Headquarters Battalion] requires Marines and up any information at their own convenience.” Sailors to attend sponsorship training to ensure Vazquez said she appreciated how the instruc- every service member assigned as a sponsor has tors made themselves available to answer any the latest information and best possible training to questions and told the class they could always call allow the sponsor to perform his or her duties to their office for more help. the full potential of the sponsorship program,” “The sponsorship trainers were very knowl- Mendoza said. A-8 • APRIL 17, 2009 HAWAII MARINE Disabled service members to be focus of upcoming conference

Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities A deeply moving and bracingly honest Press Release film, Body of War, narrates a story that must be heard -- a story of courage, conviction, HONOLULU -- Veterans are a focus of the and resistance. 25th Annual Pacific Rim Conference on The film festival which will run in the Disabilities, one of the largest international Lili’u Theatre at the convention center disabilities conferences, May 4 and 5 at the begins Monday at 7:30 p.m., continues all Hawaii State Convention Center. day Tuesday and is free to the public. On Monday, May 4, several sessions will Veterans and their families are especially address issues specific to veterans from tele- welcome to this screening. technologies for in-home rehabilitation, to This year’s conference theme, “Working national service to a workshop called Toward a Brighter Future,” resonates in these “Negotiating the System.” rocky economic times with one of the sub- This workshop is the primer of the dis- ject areas dedicated to employment of per- ability community for newly disabled veter- sons with disabilities. ans. Over the course of two days, internation- Most veterans have been trained in the al, national and Hawaii-based leaders and Veterans Administration and military experts will speak in more than 200 sessions options, this workshop will offer a wealth of offered in the areas of veterans, autism, deaf information and strategies regarding disabil- and hard of hearing, transition to adult- ity options now available. hood, independent living, hidden disabili- Another focus of interest for veterans and ties, disability rights, girls and women, fam- their loved ones is Family Supports which ily supports, indigenous and native issues, covers a plethora of sessions offering infor- culture-based education, universal design for mation about services, techniques, and plan- living, youth advocacy, and future technolo- ning. gies. The conference is making a special two- The Pacific Rim Conference on day discounted $170 registration available Disabilities is sponsored by The Center on to veterans. Disability Studies College of Education at On Tuesday, May 5, the first Pacific Rim the University of Hawaii. The Center on Conference on Disabilities Film Festival will Disability Studies is committed to its mis- screen many of the selections, the powerful sion of supporting the quality of life, com- award-winning documentary, Body of War. munity inclusion, and self-determination of Paralyzed from the chest down after serv- all persons with disabilities and their fami- ing in Iraq for just one week, 25-year-old lies. Tomas Young is forced to deal with the real- For more information or to register for the ities of war each and every day. conference, go to For Young, learning to cope with his dis- http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu or contact ability meant finding his voice to speak out the conference chair, Charmaine Crockett, against the war in Iraq. at 956-7539. APRIL 17, 2009 VOLUME 39, NUMBER 15 Hawaii Marine WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Sports & Health Bringing their ‘A’ game from Hawaii to California Hawaii All-Marine Men’s Basketball team participates in West Coast Regional Tournament

Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard team players,” Roberts said. “Most of our players were the star well,” Washington said. “We’re now more focused on winning Combat Correspondent on their unit’s [Intramural Basketball League] team, [so I had] and we have more c amaraderie off the court. I think that’s a to mesh them together and ensure they knew our team goal. good combination.” The Hawaii All-Marine Men’s Basketball team showcased Our team is not built around one player – we have 12 players After three months of daily practices and games, K-Bay play- their talent this week during the West Coast Regional All- working together as one unit.” ers said they were eager to compete against the other West Marine Men’s Basketball Tournament with the final games fin- The K-Bay players agreed with their coach, saying he has Coast teams and were confident they would do well in the ishing today at Marine Corps Air Station Mirmar, Calif. helped them come together as a team and has motivated them tournament. Darrian Lucas, K-Bay player, said he looked for- The Hawaiian team known as ‘K-Bay’ brought their ‘A’ game to continually improve their basketball skills. ward to the challenge of competing in California and seeing from Oahu to California beginning Monday to compete “He pushes us to keep working harder and encourages us to what the other teams could bring to the table. against other elite rim rockers of the west coast. play and practice more,” said Ryan Ashley, K-Bay player. He said he also was looking forward to seeing if the other With the majority of the team comprised of new talent and Brian Washington, K-Bay player, said since the teams were just as determined to win and if they had as much only a few returning all-stars from last year, K-Bay players have first day of practice, he has seen the team heart as K-Bay. practiced and competed almost every day for the past three improve the most on their communica- Lucas and his teammates said they have a passionate love months in preparation for the tournament. tion on the court, largely due to of the game and will do whatever it takes to win. James Roberts, head coach for K-Bay, said he held tryouts their coach’s encouragement. “You have to go out there with the mentality that you can for Marines and Sailors from Camp H.M. Smith and Marine “It helps us to be more win,” Washington said. “It’s a mental attitude you have to Corps Base Hawaii in January which drew a large turnout of effective on offense have.” talented ‘ballers, all eager to make the cut. and defense when The K-Bay players said they were ecstatic to participate in “What I looked for was commitment, hustle and heart,” we communicate the tournament and bring their game to the mainland. Roberts said of the tryouts. “Other qualifications [included] “We want to bring at least one win home for the teamwork, ball handling and defense.” Marines,” Lucas said. “This is something I’ve wanted to do With so much talent to choose from, Roberts said he chose since joining the Marine Corps, and I’m very excited to players who not only had exceptional skills on the court but represent Hawaii and Postal [at the tournament].” who also showed him they possessed the positive attitude and Roberts said the tournament not only gives Marines drive to win as team. from around the west coast a chance to compete “We can only put five players on the floor at one time,” against each other but also give them an opportu- Roberts said. “While that’s taking place, my other players need nity display their individual skills to the All- to [stay] motivated and be prepared to go in when called.” Marine Basketball Team recruiters. After choosing the players for his team, Roberts said he The recruiters visit the West, East and used the three months he had before the tournament to push Pacific Regionals to hand-select Marines the players to improve their game and learn to use their tal- to go to the All-Marine Basketball ents together on the court. Camp in Cherry Point, N.C., later “I’ve watched them improve from individual players to this month.

Photos by Lance Cpl. Alesha R. Guard The Hawaii All-Marine Men’s Basketball team, known as “K-Bay,” pose for a group shot before traveling to the West Coast Regional Tournament in California.

Christopher Sabb, a point guard from the Hawaii All-Marine Men’s Basketball team, snatches a pass mid-flight during a practice game at the Members of the Hawaii All-Marine Men’s Basketball team leap for a rebound during a practice game at the Semper Fit Center Semper Fit Center. gymnasium April 5. B-2 • APRIL 17, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

3rd Radio takes all in finals Lance Cpl. Daniel H. Woodall Combat Correspondent

Third Radio Battalion defeated the Headquarters Battalion “Warriors” 16-5 in the third and final game of the 2009 Intramural Baseball Photos by Lance Cpl. Daniel H. Woodall Championship at Riseley Field, Monday. Third Radio Battalion catcher E.J. Veliz slides into home plate during the second After losing the first game in the championship series, 3rd Radio forced game of the 2009 Intramural Baseball Playoffs, April 9. a decisive third game after destroying the Warriors 19-6 in just five innings during game two, April 9. The game ended earlier than usual due to the league’s “mercy rule,” which makes a team forfeit a game if they are down by 15 runs or more at any point or 10 runs after the fifth inning. The Warriors, after their loss in game two, were held to their lowest run total of the playoffs and fell well short of a championship due to 3rd Radio’s suffocating defense and explosive offense. Third Radio, averaging 14 runs per game in this year’s playoffs, unloaded run after run on the Warriors and, by the sixth inning of game three, the “mercy rule” ended the game yet again. Although 3rd Radio scored 16 runs, it was their clutch defense which ruined the Warriors chances at a championship. Third Radio’s ace starting pitcher, T. Wilson Nance, threw a complete game stifling the Warriors’ batters with a bevy of pitch selections. Third Radio also eliminated many of the same throwing errors which cost them the first game of the series. In the first inning, the Warriors allowed hits from Nance, center field- er Dominic Borrillo, and right fielder Greg L. Fryman, bringing in four runs. Nance added two more runs in the second inning with a hit off Warriors starting pitcher Jimmy C. Newman. “We need to change the scoreboard,” screamed Warriors player/coach Romeo Ibrao after his team fell behind 1-8 by the third inning. Despite the motivation by Ibrao, Nance continued to baffle the Warriors’ batters in the third inning by striking out three of four potential runs. By the sixth inning, 3rd Radio’s offense had amassed a 12-3 lead and continued to build upon it, adding two consecutive doubles with bases loaded. At the end of the top of the sixth inning, the Warriors were faced with the insurmountable score of 16-3, proving too great a deficit for HQBN to overcome. With Monday’s win, 3rd Radio clinched Above: Warriors catcher Todd Lawhon watches an incoming pitch their third consecutive intramural base- before swinging during the third game of the championship. ball championship.

Below: Third Radio fans show their support while the players display their trophies after winning the 2009 title at Riseley Field. HAWAII MARINE APRIL 17, 2009 • B-3 Youth volleyball keeps players busy, active, motivated Weekly improvements keep girls’ heads held high

Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho Allan pulled through and put six much Combat Correspondent needed points on the board, bringing the score to 11-11 as Pearl Harbor prepared to serve. The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Cyclones With only seconds left, Pearl Harbor scored played their second game of the season at the the winning point leaving the final score of Semper Fit Center gymnasium April 11th. the second game 11-12. The 20 athletes, who make up the MCBH The Cyclones were getting stronger as the “Cyclones,” who are part of the Hawaii games went on, and by the time the third Military Youth Athletic Association, a co-ed game rolled around the girls showed no sign league, have been practicing together for a of giving up. few weeks and are already seeing improve- It was a close match throughout the third Photos by Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho ments within the team, said Amanda Allan, game, but with persistent teamwork the The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Cyclones return a serve from their opponent at Saturday afternoon's Kaneohe player. Cyclones were able to snag a win with a final game. This is the Cyclones' second game of the three-month season. Although there are 20 athletes, on the score 12-9. overall team, they are divided into two sepa- After the first team of Cyclones finished up rate ability teams based on skill by their their three games, they hit the bleachers as a coach, Deborah Orosco. team and waited for the start of the next Each ability team plays a set of three games game. against their opponent, giving the other abil- Once their fellow teammates hit the court, ity team a chance to cheer on their team- there was nothing but cheers and enthusiasm mates while waiting for their game to begin. coming from the girls. Taking the court the 8-to-11-year-old As the girls sat together in the bleachers Cyclones were motivated, but Pearl Harbor they talked about their athletic performances pulled ahead quickly with good teamwork on the court and giggled with one another and powerful serves. about minor mishaps during their previous Pearl Harbor stayed on top of their game games. throughout the entire first match and left the Two eleven-year-old twins, Taylor and Cyclones trailing 1-14. Madison Jensen, said they enjoy playing on The girls didn’t let the defeat get the best the team and making new friends. of them, they kept their heads up going into “My favorite part of the game is when the the second game but Pearl Harbor took the team works together and the ball is going lead again. back and forth between both teams for a long Down by six points in the second game, time,” said Taylor Jensen. “When the game is the Cyclones needed a change in pace. intense it gets even more fun.” Allan was the next to serve, delivering six Amber Jensen, the twins’ mother, said she strong serves while her teammates backed her is happy her girls are excited about sports and up with good teamwork. really appreciates Coach Orosco’s dedication “I was a little nervous when I was up to and coaching style. serve,” said Allan. “My earlier serves “I love the organization and think its great were going off to the side, but I knew my for the girls,” said Jensen. “It keeps the girls team was depending on me.” busy, active and motivated.” The MCBH Cyclones return the ball to their Pearl Harbor opponents with a powerful hit. Their game Saturday afternoon was the second of the season.

The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Cyclones huddle together and motivate each other before the start of their third and final game Saturday. B-4 • APRIL 17, 2009 HAWAII MARINE Spotlight On Sports Sports Briefs

Parents for Fitness Personal Trainers Available at Semper Fit

The Parents for Fitness Program is a cooperative babysitting effort For those looking to get into a tailored exercise regimen, or just look- available at the Semper Fit Center for all active duty service members ing for good advice on weight management and weight control, the and their families. Semper Fit Center offers free personal training consultation. The PFFP participants are required to volunteer to babysit three You can schedule an appointment with a trainer who will take times per month and is open for parents with children 6 weeks and body-fat measurements, blood-pressure and heart-rate readings. older. They will do all this and tailor a program, based on your physical For more information, call Allison at 744-5977 or MCBHcoop@hot- needs and ambitions. mail.com. For only $5 per workout, a professional trainer will actually work with you to ensure maximum efficiency. Jujitsu at Semper Fit Cener Pick up a personal training appointment card at the Semper Fit Center now. Andre Derizans, a third degree Gracie Jujitsu black belt, is teaching For more information, contact Semper Fit at 254-7597. a class Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Semper Fit Center. All experience levels are welcome. The class costs $100 per month. Fishing Charters Available at MCB Hawaii For more information, call the Semper Fit Center at 254-7597. Need a flexible Spend the day aboard one of the Base Marina’s fishing charter boats. Paintball Hawaii For more information, stop by the Base Marina located in Building 1698, across from Hangar 101, or call 254-7666 or 254-7667. workout? Nestled behind the Lemon Lot stands Paintball Hawaii. Shoot over for great deals and have a blast with your friends. Semper Fit Offers New Array of Aerobics Sign up for Semper Fit’s PiYO class! Each session Cost is $25 per person and includes one air refill, equipment and the fuses Yoga and Pilates exercises for a well-bal- field fee. The field is open weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Semper Fit Center announces a new and expanded aerobics anced fitness regimen. Classes are Mondays from For more information or to schedule an appointment, call program. For more information call 254-7597. 10 to 11 a.m. 265-4283. For more information, call 254-7597. K-Bay Lanes Okinawa Kenpo Karate

K-Bay Lanes offers economical entertainment, Mondays through Every Tuesday and Thursday, join MCCS Youth Activities’ contrac- Thursdays. All E-1s to E-5s pay $2 for games and $1 for shoe rentals. tor for Kenpo Karate Kobudo classes, held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Every Thursday, when you roll a strike with a colored pin as the Building 1391, located behind the old 7-Day Store. headpin, you can win up to three free games of bowling. Adults and children are welcome. All patrons are welcome to take advantage of this deal. Costs for classes are $35 for adults, $25 for children, and $20 for Semper Fit If you make the play, you win! additional family members. For more information, contact K-Bay Lanes at 254-7693. For information, call MCCS Youth Activities at 254-7610. Group classes

Cardio Kick If you’re trying to get rid of pent up frustration or just look- ing for an awesome workout, this is the class for you! This high-energy class incorporates punches and kick combos to Commander’s Fitness Series improve endurance, speed and agility while burning calo- ries and increasing muscle tone.

To register for events in the Commander’s Fitness Series visit the Semper Fit Center Boot Camp or go online to http://www.mccshawaii.com/cgfit.htm. This class is an extremely intense cardio workout with a tough strengthening portion that is sometimes held in the For more information about the events, call Tina Lui at 254-7590. basketball court for a more intense workout.

3rd Marines 10k Run diehard runners throughout Camp Smith’s rugged mountainous ter- Stretch/Flexibility Training Sat., April 18, 7 a.m. rain beginning at the panoramic Bordelon Field. If you think you Reach for those toes. Tired of having someone else scratch your back? Time to limber up. A class working on getting can handle the race, you are in for a visual delight. High above the back the flexibility you once had or just stretching out Can you handle a 10k? If so, then put your feet to the test, and Pearl Harbor basin, this race will treat runners to scenic vistas, from those overworked muscles. Stretch is a great way to reduce sign up for the 3rd Marines 10 kilometer race. Honolulu to Ewa Beach. your chances of getting injured from tight muscles. Taking racers all across the base, this CO’s Fitness Series race is a Core Conditioning real challenge. Avid runners will love this course designed to test 3rd Radio Bn Jingle Bell Jog Ever wanted a stronger core? This 30-minute abdominal and novice and trained long-range racers. Sat., Dec. 5 back class will help you to develop a stronger core through various ab and back exercises. Headquarters Battalion Sprint Triathlon Jog off that Thanksgiving feast! This 4 mile run around the Sat., May 9 Nuupia Ponds will help you stay fit throughout the holiday season. Cycling Tired of those boring 3-mile runs? Well, come for a ride In the spirit of the season, a Family Fun Run around the Pop Warner with us. This class uses specialized stationary bikes that Bike, swim, or run to MCB Hawaii and grab your registration Field track will take place after the race. help you burn a large amount of calories and tone up while form for the most hardcore event held on the windward side. You improving your core strength. Set to specialized music as had better be ready, because the HQBN Sprint Triathlon is right HSL-37 Splash & Dash Biathlon you peddle off the pounds. around the corner. TBA Cycle Express The Triathlon consists of a 500 meter swim in the waters of For a high-intensity workout, try this one-hour class. It is Kaneohe Bay, an 11 mile bike race circumnavigating the entire base, An amphibious assault is coming to Kaneohe Bay. As they are sure to challenge your endurance levels through the use of and ends with a 3.5 mile run, all concluding at the Base Marina. trained to do, the Marines and Sailors aboard MCB Hawaii will be various interval trainings while riding on a bike. Participants may enter individually, or in three-man relay teams. For passionately hitting the surf and the turf around the Marine Corps Gut Cut the relay teams, one person will swim, one person will bike and one Air Facility. This is not a training exercise, it for real. It is the HSL-37 You’ve heard the stories. Come experience it for yourself – person will run. “Easyriders” Splash & Dash Biathlon. or are you scared? This 30-minute abdominal class is The race begins with a 500 meter open water swim, then grab designed to strengthen your core muscles. VP-47 5k Runway Run your running shoes and head around the flight line for the five kilo- Pilates Sat., July 4 meter foot race. Running by the flight line enhances the race by giv- This amazing class uses a powerful series of non-impact ing participants a military feel during their run. The scenery is beau- exercises for total body sculpting. This class will help devel- All of Oahu is invited to get physical and enter the VP-47 5k tiful and runners get a chance to run on an active taxiway and see op strength, flexibility, balance, and weight loss to sculpt Runway Run at 7 a.m. The race starts & finishes at Hangar 104, and military aircraft. lean, long muscles and reshape your body from head to toe. takes runners along the MCBH Flightline, catching glimpses of his- Muscle Conditioning torical Pyramid Rock. MCCS will present awards to the top three fin- MCAF Tradewind Triathlon Not coordinated for a traditional aerobics class? This class ishers in various age groups, as well as, to the top three overall Men TBA has minimal choreography so this is safe. A muscular and Women finishers. endurance workout using hand weights and bands to work all muscle groups. The MCAF Tradewind Triathlon is the final triathlon offered in Headquarters and Service Battalion’s Camp Smith 5k Hawaii this year, so get registered early. The Tradewind Triathlon hits Step Grueler the shores and streets of MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay with a 500 meter This is a tried and true classic. Fads come and go, but step Wed., Sept. 16 swim followed by an 11.1 mile bike course, and ending with a 5 kilo- endures all. This fundamental class focuses on getting a great workout on the steps with basic choreography — meter run. This event is ideal for amateur or experienced triathletes, nothing fancy — just hard work and a ton of sweat. Race over to Camp Smith for the Camp Smith 5k Grueler, and and even serves as the Official Hawaii SeniorOlympic Triathlon for show the mountain what you're made of. The 5k foot race takes 2009. Step it Up Step it up is a challenging 45-minute to one-hour step class incorporates one, two, or multiple steps with fun and cho- reography.

Step Challenge To step it up even more. This class is for the seasoned step- CovCoverer thethe wworldorld per or for those just looking for a challenge. This class is a full hour of fun and challenging choreography.

Strength and Conditioning Geared toward active duty personnel who get up early. This class focuses on strengthening the body utilizing hand inin paint!paint! weights, steps, bands and balls. This is a great alternative to running, running, and more running.

Water Aerobics This non-impact workout is excellent for cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and strengthening. Aqua training is a terrific way to gain fitness without the stresses of gravity experienced in land-based training. For more information AimAim forfor aa funfun timetime withwith friends!friends! OpenOpen SaturdaysSaturdays andand on group classes call 254-7597 SundaysSundays fromfrom 99 a.m.a.m. toto 55 p.m.p.m. Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 0430-2230 ForFor moremore information,information, callcall 265-4283265-4283 Saturday, 0700-2200 Sunday & Holidays, 0700-1800 HAWAII MARINE APRIL 17, 2009 • B-5

Youth volleyball HMYAA Youth Baseball schedule Pinto Division Mustang Division games April 18 schedule April 18 April 25 K-Bay Semper Fit Gym April 18 Pearl Harbor Lynch Field Pearl Harbor Lynch Field 9 a.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 1 (away team) K-Bay 2 Pearl Harbor Lynch Field 9:30 - 11 a.m. HK Rangers vs. PH Yankees 9 - 11 a.m. HK Reds vs. PH Braves 10 a.m. - U14 (home team) Pearl Harbor 1 (away team) Pearl Harbor 2 9 - 10:30 a.m. PH Tigers vs. PH Red Sox 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. HK Reds vs. PH Red Sox 11 - 1 p.m. HK Rangers vs. PH Tigers 1 - 3 p.m. KB Indians vs. PH Braves 1 - 3 p.m. HK Padres vs. PH Red Sox 11 a.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 1 (away team) K-Bay 2 10:30 - 12 p.m. HK Devil Rays vs. PHA’s 12 p.m. - U10 (home team) Pearl Harbor 1 (away team) Pearl Harbor 2 Hickam Vandenberg Field 10 Hickam Vandenberg Field 9 Hickam Vandenberg Field 9 9 - 11 a.m. PH White Sox vs. HK Pirates 9 - 11 a.m. PH Yankees vs. HK Devil Rays 9 - 10:30 a.m. PH Nationals vs. HK Reds April 25 11 - 11:30 a.m. PH Tigers vs. HK Padres 11 - 1 p.m. KB Indians va. HK Pirates K-Bay Semper Fit Gym 10:30 - 12 p.m. KB Giants vs. HK Orioles 9 a.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 1 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 K-Bay C Street #1 K-Bay C Street #2 K-Bay C Street #1 10 a.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 2 9 - 11 a.m. PH White Sox vs. KB Mariners 11 a.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 1 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 9 - 10:30 a.m. HK Rockies vs. KB Cubs 9 - 10:30 a.m. HK Devil Rays vs. KB 12 p.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 2 Mariners April 29 May 2 April 22 April 22 Pearl Harbor Lynch Field Pearl Harbor Lynch Field Pearl Harbor Annex Pearl Harbor Lynch Field 5 - 6:30 p.m. PH Red Sox vs. PH Nationals 5 - 7 p.m. PH Red Sox vs. PH Yankees 9 - 11 a.m. HK Pirates vs. PH Yankees 1:30 p.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 11 - 1 p.m. HK Reds vs. PH White Sox 2:30 p.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 1 (away team) Pearl Harbor 2 Hickam Vandenberg Field 10 3:30 p.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 Hickam Vandenberg Field 9 4:30 p.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 1 (away team) Pearl Harbor 2 5 - 6:30 p.m. HK Devil Rays vs. HK Rockies Hickam Vandenberg Field 9 5 - 7 p.m. HK Padres vs. HK Devil Rays 9 - 11 a.m. KB Mariners vs. HK Padres

May 9 April 25 Pearl Harbor Annex Pearl Harbor Lynch Field Bronco Division games 1:30 p.m. - U10 (home team) Pearl Harbor 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 9 - 10:30 a.m. PHA’s vs. PH Nationals 2:30 p.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) K-Bay 1 10:30 - 12 p.m. KB Cubs vs. PH Tigers 3:30 p.m. - U14 (home team) Pearl Harbor 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 April 18 Hickam Vandenberg Field 8 4:30 p.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) K-Bay 1 Hickam Vandenburg Field 10 Pearl Harbor Lynch Field 5 -7 p.m. HK Angels vs. HK Rangers 9 - 10:30 a.m. HK Reds vs. HK Rockies 9 - 11 a.m. KB Astros vs. PHA’s May 16 10:30 - 2 p.m. Orioles vs. HK Devil Rays K-Bay Pollack Pearl Harbor Annex Hickam Vandenberg Field 8 5 -7 p.m. KB Astros vs. KB Dodgers 1:30 p.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 1 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 K-Bay C Street #2 9 - 11 a.m. PH Blue Jays vs. HK Angels 2:30 p.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 2 9 - 10:30 a.m. PH Red Sox vs. KB Giants 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. HK Reds vs. HK 3:30 p.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 1 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 Rangers April 25 4:30 p.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 2 Pearl Harbor Lynch Field April 21 9 - 11 a.m. KB Dodgers vs. PH Blue Jays May 23 April 25 Pearl Harbor Lynch Field Pearl Harbor Annex Pearl Harbor Lynch Field 5 - 7 p.m. PH A’s vs. PH Blue Jays Hickam Vandenberg Field 8 9 - 11 a.m. HK Angels vs. HK Reds 1:30 p.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 5 - 6:30 p.m. HK Orioles vs. PH Tigers 2:30 p.m. - U10 (home team) K-Bay 1 (away team) Pearl Harbor 2 3:30 p.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 2 (away team) Pearl Harbor 1 Hickam Vandenberg Field 10 4:30 p.m. - U14 (home team) K-Bay 1 (away team) Pearl Harbor 2 5 - 6:30 p.m. P-H A’s vs. HK Reds 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. HK Orioles vs. HK Pony Division games Devil Rays April 18 April 25 K-Bay C Street #2 Pearl Harbor Lynch Field Pearl Harbor Lynch Field For more information 9 - 10:30 a.m. PH Red Sox vs. KB Giants 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. KB Cardinals vs. HK Padres 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m. KB Cardinals vs. PH A’s

on youth sports call April 29 April 23 April 30 Pearl Harbor Lynch Field Pearl Harbor Lynch Field Pearl Harbor Lynch Field Clark Abbey at 254-7611 5 - 6:30 p.m. HK Orioles vs. PH Tigers 5 - 7:30 p.m. PH A’s vs. HK Padres 5 - 7:30 p.m. HK Padres vs. PH A’s B-6 • APRIL 17, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame Athlete of the week

Robert Wanzer Class of 2007 - Guard

Press Release League/Basketball Association of America Marine Corps Community Services Sports (later called the National Basketball Association.) Wanzer spent his entire pro- Robert "Bobby" Wanzer was born June 4, fessional career with the Royals. Wanzer 1921, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Wanzer attended and fellow Hall of Famer Bob Davies were a Benjamin Franklin High School where he stunning backcourt duo often mentioned was a standout basketball player who could alongside the Cousy-Sharman tandem. do it all, but was especially known for his Wanzer helped bring the 1951 NBA tenacious defense and ability to contain the Championship to Rochester. Wanzer was a opposing teams' guards. An All-City selec- two-time All-NBA Second Team selection tion on two state championship teams in and appeared in five All-Star Games. 1940 and 1941, Wanzer attended Seton Hall Wanzer also served as a player and coach for where after a year on the freshmen basket- the final two years of his career before retir- ball team, he led Seton Hall to a 16-2 ing when the Royals moved to Cincinnati at record. the end of the 1958 season. After his sophomore season at Seton While living in New York and wanting to Hall, Wanzer enlisted in the Marine Corps get back into basketball, Wanzer became the where he participated in the occupation first coach of the small Division III St. and defense of Guam in late 1944. Wanzer John's Fisher College in 1962. During his served in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 24-year tenure as head coach, Wanzer had 1946 before being honorably discharged as 15 winning seasons compiling a 311-239 a corporal. After World War II, Wanzer record. Coach Wanzer also served as men's returned to Seton Hall to finish out his col- athletic director and coached the golf team. lege career. Seton Hall later named Wanzer Wanzer was inducted into the National to their All-Time Basketball team and Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987 and into retired his number eight jersey. Wanzer was the St. John’s Fisher College Sports Hall of selected 10th in the 1948 draft by the Fame in 1992. Bobby Wanzer currently Rochester Royals of the National Basketball resides in Pittsford, N.Y.

- Born June 4, 1921, in Brooklyn, N.Y. - 10th pick in 1948 Basketball Association of America draft - NBA championship with Rochester Royals, 1951 - League leader in free-throw percentage, 90.4 in 1952 - NBA All-Star, 1952-56 - NBA Most Valuable Player, 1953

APRIL 17, 2009 VOLUME 39, NUMBER 15 Hawaii Marine WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Lifestyles

Kristen Wong Chinese dishes such as noodles, spring rolls well as Hawaiian-themed crafts. Across from Asian and Hawaiian themed gardens, filled Photojournalist and fish, but a view as well. For visitors craving the Country Store gift shop is the Gateway to with various types of plants and decor. other types of food, the restaurant offers new Asia gift shop, where countless Hawaiian- Camp Pineapple 808, which will consist of WAHIAWA, Hawaii -- In the sweltering heat selections each day in addition to their normal themed T-shirts line the shelves, and jewelry is 11 cabins, including a pavilion and a recep- of a west Oahu summer day, an oasis awaits buffet, such as spaghetti or tacos. available. tion office, will be open and available for tourists and residents alike driving down the Beatrice Leung, manager of the Country Renshaw said some of the foods sold in the members of the community sometime in late Kamehameha Highway toward the North Inn Restaurant, said people should visit the gift shop and served in the restaurant are 2010, said Yvonne de Luna, a program direc- Shore of Oahu. Drivers may notice the rain- complex for the aesthetic environment and grown on the plantation itself. For instance, tor for Helemano Plantation. The cabins will bow colored letters mounted to a include “army cot style” beds, rock wall entitled “Helemano and doors that will accommo- Plantation.” date wheelchairs are compliant Curious drivers who venture with standards of the American onto plantation grounds will Disabilities Act, according to behold a large expanse of green Renshaw. fields upon which a gigantic pair “The camp has so much of tiki statues sit. Nearby, the potential for people who want to Buddhist deity Guan Yin watches go on a retreat,” said de Luna. over her share of plants, while “[The camp can be used for] bronze-colored statues of children some quality time away from the are suspended in time, playing city and [to] just enjoy the coun- near a patch of giant red and white tryside.” mushrooms. After spending time The complex’s wellness center, in these vast gardens, visitors may Photos by Kristen Wong currently hosts classes related to wonder what else this place has in Driving along Kamehameha Highway, signs will tell you what's health and wellness for senior cit- store. Further exploration across waiting for visitors at the Helemano Plantation complex from izens. After obtaining licensing, the road reveals much more. meals to souvenirs. which the center hopes to do The Helemano Plantation com- later this year, the center will pro- plex was originally built in 1984 as vide senior citizens with day pro- a training facility for ORI, a non- grams, offering various classes as profit organization which assists well as the usage of a beauty the mentally disabled. salon, meditation room and Created in 1980 by Susanna F. more. Cheung, a Honolulu resident and While tourists from around the complex’s current CEO and the world visit the plantation, president, ORI teaches work and community members in behavioral skills to its clients Wahiawa make it a point to stop through the plantation and may by as well. open new career opportunities Miles Harada, a Wahiawa resi- outside of the plantation. dent who has been to the com- A second organization, ORI plex more than 20 times, said he Anuenue Hale, Inc., was created in enjoys the food and atmosphere 1993, going beyond helping the of the plantation. He said he mentally disabled and reaching A statue of the Buddhist deity Guan Yin is featured in the comes to the plantation to “sup- out to low-income families and Asian Garden, one of three main gardens found at the Angie Sugino, trainee, Country Inn Restaurant, serves fruit punch port our local business.” senior citizens. Helemano Plantation complex. to John Chung, a Wahiawa resident. “I like the cause ... getting Not only has the Helemano these individuals working,” Plantation complex grown to become fresh food at a reasonable price. the complex grows its own coffee, watercress Harada said, referring to the training pro- Wahiawa’s second largest employer, with over Louise Horio, an Aiea resident, has been to and pineapple and raises golden sunfish and gram for the clients. 100 workers, but it also has much to offer the restaurant several times. She said she freshwater prawns. The Helemano-grown cof- Leung, a Honolulu resident, said having tourists and residents alike. enjoyed the delicious food and “personable fee is packaged and available in the Country guests at the restaurant also helps instill con- So what is it about Helemano Plantation employees.” Store gift shop fidence in the clients who make up more that makes it a worthwhile place to stop and Lynn Watanabe, who brought a group of For families, friends and groups looking than half of the plantation’s workforce. see? Just ask Ron Renshaw, a program director retired elementary school teachers to the for a venue to hold events such as birthday Guided tours of the plantation or the well- at Helemano Plantation, who has worked with restaurant, recommends the “teeny-weeny ice parties and meetings, there is a banquet hall ness center are available, and can run as long the plantation for 12 years. He said one of the cream cones.” and two meeting rooms. Catering is also as an hour. Prices for tours and tour packages special aspects about Helemano Plantation is A short walk from the restaurant sits two available from the Country Inn Restaurant. vary. the “aloha” spirit among the employees, who gift shops, teeming with Hawaii merchandise. Helemano Plantation continues to grow The Country Inn Restaurant hours are greet each customer with “aloha,” “thank The Country Store gift shop serves a dual each day, as new projects develop across the Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and you” and sometimes even a friendly wave. purpose, selling freshly baked goods and sou- street from the original plantation. Many Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Country But the people are just one aspect that venirs. During the fall season, the plantation is military volunteers from the Air Force Store Bake Shop and Gateway to Asia store makes the plantation an attraction. For the known for its pineapple and coconut pies. Reserve, National Guard and Schofield hours are Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 hungry plantation visitor, there’s a restaurant Renshaw said there are other kinds of foods Barracks have assisted the complex with con- p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. available, called the Country Inn Restaurant. available at the shop as well, such as veggie struction on ORI Anuenue Hale, Inc.’s For more information about Helemano With a small fishpond, umbrella-shaded burgers and chips. newest innovation, Aloha Gardens. Plantation, visit http://www.helemano.org. tables and a garden outside, the Country Inn In an adjoining room in the gift shop is an Aloha Gardens includes a variety of new For information about catering, facility reser- Restaurant serves up not only a buffet of array of souvenirs from figurines to towels as sites including a Victorian rose garden, and vations and tours, call 621-1981.

A B C A Guests finish their lunches at the Country Inn Restaurant March 20.

B Small bronze statues of children are part of the decor of the Helemano Plantation complex's Asian Garden.

C Cynthia Martinez, Gateway to Asia gift shop, folds T-shirts.

D Debbie Oshiro, food service worker, Country Inn Restaurant, makes a buffet plate for Loren Lau, Kalihi resident. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

E The Country Store gift shop has a variety of souvenirs wait- D ing for visitors, such as bowls and figurines. E C-2 • APRIL 17, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

Your weekly guide to all aspects of entertainment elcome to the Pass In Review, your num- ber one source for cinema, music, videogameW and book reviews. The Pass In Review crew consists of more than 10 critics, each with their own idea of what makes a movie, album, game or book great. So be sure to take advantage of the Better Know A Critic section, which spotlights this week’s critics to better help you choose the critic with opinions most like your own. Using our breakthrough four point scale system you can quickly deci- pher what is worth your time and what isn’t, or read the full review for an in-depth analysis and explanation of the rating. The rating sys- tem uses ammunition and range terminology, so if you’re not familiar, here’s a quick break- down of the ratings ...

1/4 — No Impact, No Idea Horrendous. Among the worst of the worst in its genre. Dedicating time to this is not only wasteful, but unforgivable. ‘Let the Right Avoid at all costs. 2/4 — High And To The Right Mediocrity at its best. Lacks a few things that might have made it really good. A ‘The decent time waster, partake only if you One In ’ have nothing better to do.

Christine Cabalo “Let the Right One In” has 3/4 — On Target Praiseworthy. A great endeavor, not Sandlot’ Photojournalist the same tense and forebod- quite an instant classic but still very ing atmosphere as similar entertaining. This is a sound invest- Film lovers can sink their thriller movies like “The Sixth ment of your time. Kristen Wong first time - for taking Bill's teeth into the Swedish vam- Sense.” Many scenes happen Photojournalist Babe Ruth autographed base- pire flick, “Let the Right One at night amid miles of snow, 4/4 — Confirmed Kill ball to play with, and ends up In,” set in the 1980s. evoking a sense of loneliness. Genius. In the top 10 percent of its There are movies I loved whacking the valuable ball Based on the 2004 Swedish Director Tomas Alfredson genre. This is the stuff legends are back when I was a child that I right into "mean" Mr. Mertle's horror novel of the same builds up anticipation in each made of. Missing out on it would be never really forgot. You know backyard, where a scary bull name, the R-rated movie is shot, keeping viewers a disservice to yourself. the ones you could practically dog they call "The Beast" lives. now out on DVD. The film intrigued. recite all of the lines to Noteworthy quotes are focuses on Oskar (Kare The most impressive visual So, there you have it and we hope you enjoy because you saw it so many sprinkled about the movie and Hedebrant), a disturbed and feats Alfredson places into the our weekly reviews. Don’t forget, The Hawaii times? Well this is one of still get a chuckle out of me lonely 12-year-old boy movie are the special Marine accepts submissions from its readers so them. when remembering them. I'll and a mysterious girl effects for Eli’s vampire if you consider yourself a film buff, music afi- The 1993 movie, "The never forget Squints' lips named Eli (Lina powers. Vampire movie cionado, gaming geek or bookworm feel free to Sandlot," is about Scotty enunciating "For - EV - UR ...," Leandersson). fans will delight in submit your own reviews. Or, if you disagree Smalls, just out of the the shocking "You play Bullied by sev- seeing Eli slickly with a review published and want fellow read- fifth grade, who moves ball like a girl!," or Benny's eral boys at his scale walls to ers to know the real scoop, send in a condensed over the summer to a motivational speech school, Oskar avoid authori- review and we’ll run it as a second opinion. new neighborhood about playing base- spends most of ties. He even in the 1960s. ball on the hottest his time alone features a new Scotty's a straight- day of the year - with no real effect when she A student, who's "Anyone who friends. Often enters a home Better Know spent the last wants to be a ignored by his uninvited. few summers at can't hack it divorced par- The movie home alone, pantywaist ... ents, he obsess- doesn’t show as A Critic playing with his who wears their es over macabre much gore as other When Christine Cabalo wants a toy building set. momma's bra. newspaper articles horror films, but night in, good DVDs are a must. "The His first attempt Raise your best ones leave me yawning, because I was about local murders and imag- Alfredson hints at the horror at making hand." up the night before watching them over ines taking violent retaliation happening off-screen master- and over again," she said. Christine likes friends at his new Where do I begin against his tormentors. fully. He builds up suspense by movies, documentaries and television home with the kids to tell you why I love Oskar meets Eli, a pale girl highlighting and intensifying shows with vivid camera work. Her playing ball at the nearby this movie? favorite DVD extras are fun games based who seems to about be his the few really bloody scenes in on the release and behind-the-scenes com- sandlot failed, and humiliat- Was it because I was in love age, at his apartment com- the film. mentary. ed, he ran home. with then 15-year-old Mike plex’s playground one What makes “Let the Right CABALO One morning, Scotty's step- Vitar, who played Benny evening. She materializes One In” worth watching most dad Bill attempts to teach him Rodriguez, and joined the Kristen Wong admits she sometimes from nowhere, and Oskar is is seeing Eli and Oskar’s heart- to play catch. Scotty ends up softball team and took has to be dragged to movies that she puzzled by why his mysterious felt emotional scenes. The two later finds to be outstanding. She with a black eye instead and Spanish in high school new neighbor walks barefoot have a budding romance, and prefers fantasy-driven movies, like Lord of sits on the porch feeling glum. because of him? Was it the in the harsh winter snow. they seem to be happiest the Rings, the Harry Potter films, and The Benny Rodriguez, one of the awesome background music, Matrix Trilogy. She loves to give synapses The two become close, when together. Each is prone of all her favorite movies to curious and sandlot kids walks by and overflowing with oldies hits sending each other secret mes- to violent fits when they’re unsuspecting folks, and hopes one day invites him to play baseball. like "Green Onions," "There sages in Morse code by tap- alone, but together the pair she'll see "Based on the book by Kristen Scotty is hesitant at first, but Goes My Baby" and "Tequila?” Wong" on the big screen. ping on the wall between their seem calmer and upbeat. agrees, and meets the gang of Or maybe it was the most WONG apartments. Eli tells Oskar to The cast easily conveys boys who laughed at him days moving moment in the have more confidence, which emotion and tran- Quick Hit ago. movie, when the boys stopped encourages him to stand up to scends language The boys are all playing baseball to watch the a threatening classmate. barriers. For those ‘I Love You Man’ interesting charac- Fourth of July fireworks with Eventually the boy discov- who don’t speak 3 out of 4 (On Target) ters, especially gaping mouths, as they illumi- ers Eli is a vampire and Swedish, the DVD Real estate agent Peter Klaven, a romantic Mr. Nice-Guy-type, proposes to his girl- Michael "Squints" nated the sandlot that night? responsible for the gruesome has subtitles or friend, Zooey. After making tentative wedding plans with his new fiancé, Peter realizes Palledorous and While parents may laugh at attacks reported in the news- English dubbing. he needs to choose a best man. There is just one problem … Peter has spent his whole Alan "Yeah-Yeah" the sheer ridiculousness of it life looking for a female companion and has neglected to secure any male friends. paper. Despite Eli’s blood Newer versions of McClennan. all, kids may be kept in sus- After overhearing some less than supportive comments from Zooey’s friends regarding thirst, she resists attacking her the DVD have the his situation, Peter realizes the pressing need to find a male friend and make him his The summer is pense as they watch the boys new friend and continues to original theatrical best man. Almost immediately, we see a montage of “man dates” Peter goes on in filled with activity, hatch multiple schemes to get push her caregiver Hakan (Per translation. order to find Mr. Right. The constant hilarity of the film lies in Peter’s social inepti- adventure and the ball back from Mr. Mertle's Ragnar) to find other victims With a touching tude from trying to please women all of his life rather than “mix it up” with a prover- excitement for the yard - when all they had to do she can feed off of. When the storyline and a bial “gang” of male friends. Although the laughs are constant, the plot is formulaic. I sandlot boys, all of was ask. predicted the outcome of the film before the movie started. Besides the comedic killer setting, “Let The movie is rated PG. I police catch Hakan after a scenes, the film is a relatively generic, yet slightly twisted, “opposites attract” story. whom eventually botched murder attempt, Eli the Right One In” Ultimately, this film is a breath of fresh air in today’s world of comedy. warm up to Scotty. saw it when I was 12 and and Oskar are left on their has enough bite to Scotty also gets in loved it. I hope the kids in Lance Cpl. Daniel H. Woodall own. delight. trouble for the very 2009 will enjoy it.

“July, because it’s the middle of April is a time when flowers summer and I like to play outdoor are in bloom and the air is sports.” cool and crisp as summer “December,I love to deco- approaches. For many, this is rate a lot and shop for other — Pfc. Peter Russell their favorite month of year. people and myself.” What is your favorite — Daisie Ramos “October, because I like to see month and why? different costumes around Halloween, and I always have a TALK* STORY big costume party.” *[tôk stôreï] Hawaiian slang for an informal, lengthy conversation. Often used as a method to bond, or a good way to kill time. “” — Torano Harris HAWAII MARINE APRIL 17, 2009 • C-3

Photos by Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho Children scrabbled through one of the playgrounds at the Kupulau Child Development Center aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii in an attempt to pick up the most eggs.

Lance Cpl. Cassandra Yoho variety of entertainment available for was happy to see the families enjoying Combat Correspondent families including: face painting; egg all the activities the event had to offer. hunts; balloon artists; live bunnies; “Through the programs, services and Family and friends gathered for an photo walls; carnival games; bouncy special events that we offer, MCCS and afternoon full of games and prizes houses; crafts and a live band. Marine and Family Services strives to along with some sweet treats at the Families and friends were also treated meet the needs of all the military fami- Kupulau Child Development Center for to cupcakes, cookies and other sweet lies [on base],” said Anderson. “It is the annual Spring Fair from 9 a.m. to treats. important for families to have local noon Saturday. “I love the event and it was [my family-themed base events that help Approximately 1,200 family and son’s] first time egg hunting and that meet traditional needs of Marine Corps friends from Marine Corps Base Hawaii was his favorite part,” said Nga Base Hawaii.” treated themselves to the free carnival- Marquez, who brought her 2-year-old Sandi Coll, who brought her one- like event full of spring inspired activi- son to the event. year-old triplets to the event, said she ties, at the biggest event the CDC has The Spring Fair wasn’t only for cur- thought the event was great for fami- ever held. rent CDC members. All families aboard lies on base. Especially for families “[The Spring Fair] is a free family fun MCBH were welcomed to enjoy the with deployed loved ones, it allowed event where the entire family can par- free, local event. them to take their mind off the hard- ticipate and have a great time,” said Jeff “I think it’s awesome for the kids, ship during this time of year. The con- Anderson, youth activities director and it gets the family out of the house venient location and free cost made the MCBH. “These events help instill a for a fun event,” said Myriam Powers, Spring Fair even more enjoyable. sense of community and belonging for an attendee. “We all derive a great deal of satisfac- the base families and children.” Michelle Zapata Berrios, Kupulau tion when we offer an event that is suc- Marine Corps Community Services CDC Director, said she enjoyed seeing cessful and well received,” said sponsored the Spring Fair and had a new faces at the Spring Fair, and she Anderson.

Above: The Spring Fair offered a variety of games for all age groups, Saturday. Younger children enjoyed the ducky game, which included a small prize. Left: Wesley Mann, a 4-year- Right: Many children took old boy at the Spring Fair, took advantage of the free face a break from the excitement painting during the Spring Fair and enjoyed his sweet treat in held at the Kupulau Child the shade. Development Center, Saturday. The children had a variety of colors and designs to choose from.

Zachary and Isabella Andreade, posed for the camera in the fes- A group of friends and family took a break from all the games and tive photo boards the Kupulau Child Development Center set activities and enjoyed a cool treat in the shade at the Spring Fair, up for the event, Saturday. Saturday. C-4 • APRIL 17, 2009 HAWAII MARINE At Anderson Word to Pass Hall Dining Community Events Facility GriefShare at First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu at “Divorce Care” Koolau Golf Course Divorce can hurt, make you mad, cause depression, but there is help available to dis- If you have lost someone through death, cover there is live and joy after divorce Tuesday Dinner and are feeling the need of a support group in Nationally recognized and acclaimed pro- Lunch Manhattan Clam a healing environment, GriefShare may be for gram “DivorceCare” meets Thursday evenings Cream of Mushroom chowder you. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Soup Spit Pea and Ham Practical advise, loving support, as well as Church of Honolulu at Koolau Golf Course, 45- Bean with Bacon Soup Soup emotional and spiritual guidance are important 550 Kionaole Rd., Kaneohe. Beef Sukiyaki Savory Baked Chicken areas covered in DVD presentations, prayer and This series is for anyone going through the Sunday Bombay Chicken Beef Pot Pie discussions. pain, disappointment, challenge and/or anger Dinner Breast Boiled Egg Noodles This is a nationally recognized and of divorce. Cream of Potato Steamed Rice Parsley Buttered acclaimed program to help you move from The program offers a welcoming and non- Today Chowder Fried Cabbage Potatoes grief to joy. It will be repeated, so you may join judgemental place to learn about the process of Lunch Vegetable Soup Simmered Carrots Creole Summer at any time, and attend more than one series. growing out of divorce, dealing with old and Minestrone Soup Yankee Pot Roast Chicken Gravy Squash All religions are welcome. new relationships, and practical tools for going Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Breast in Sweet and Sour Sauce Simmered Peas Meetings are on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 through the process. Chinese Five Spice Orange Sauce Egg Foo Young p.m. at the church located at 45-550 Kionaole All religions are welcome. Sessions are free. Beef Yakasoba Mashed Potatoes Chinese Egg Rolls Thursday Road in Kaneohe. $10 Registration and workbook fee. Shrimp Fried Rice Boiled Egg Noodles Lunch Signs for the church are posted on Kam Hwy Program will be repeated, and may be Vegetable Stir Fry Simmered Mixed Dinner Tomato Soup near H-3 overpass. attended more than once. Corn O’Brien Vegetables Cream Of Mushroom Chicken and Rice The sessions are free with an optional $10 Join anytime. Free childcare available with Chicken Gravy Simmered Pinto Beans Soup Soup fee for a workbook. Free childcare with notice. notice. Chinese Egg Rolls Bean With Bacon Soup Dijon Baked Pork Please call the church at 532-1111 or Lee Please call Al and Marsha Coscina at 254- Monday Creole Macaroni Chops Alden Johnson at 226-7511 for additional 3136 with any questions or to get directions to Dinner Lunch Jerked Roast Turkey Beef Stroganoff information. the church. Minestrone Soup Beef Noodle Soup Mashed Potatoes Buttered Egg Noodles Chicken Noodle Soup Cream of Broccoli Grilled Cheese Oven Glow Potatoes Roast Pork Loin Soup Sandwich Simmered Carrots Chicken Tetrazzini Steak Ranchero Simmered Green Simmered Italian Mashed Potatoes Creole Pork Chops Beans Mixed Vegetables Wild Rice Lyonnaise Potatoes Cauliflower Au Gratin Simmered Broccoli Southwestern Rice Corn Bread Dressing Dinner Simmered Corn Mexican Corn Tomato Soup Simmered Peas and Wednesday Chicken and Rice Kailua’s largest and most spirited family sure for the event will take place, on Kailua Saturday Carrots Lunch Soup event, the 17th annual “I Love Kailua” Town Road fronting Macy’s, Longs and Kailua Dinner Manhattan Clam Orange and Rosemary Party, is returning to Kailua Road, Sunday, April Shopping Center. Traffic will be diverted from Cream of Chicken Dinner Chowder Honey Glazed 26. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 26. Soup Beef Noodle Soup Spit Pea and Ham Chicken Breast Festivities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 The event will close Kailua Road, all traffic Beef Barley Soup Cream of Broccoli Soup Simmered Corned p.m. and will include “The Taste of Kailua” lanes/sidewalk areas, from Hahani St. to Kuulei Herbed Cornish Hens Soup Sweet and Sour Beef showcasing new Kailua restaurants, plus live Rd. Please plan accordingly. Shrimp Jambalaya Russian Turkey Stew Spareribs Islanders Rice music and hula performances; art in the park; For information on the bus schedule, please Candied Sweet Baked Fish w/ Garlic Country Style Steak Parsley Buttered handmade crafts from 50 windward artisans; a contact 848-5555. Potatoes w/ Butter Red Beans and Rice Potatoes plant sale including a variety of orchids; keiki Residents attending are strongly encouraged Marshmallows Steamed Rice Mashed Potatoes Glazed Carrots rides and activities; community information to walk or bicycle to the event. Herbed Broccoli Simmered Corn Club Spinach Fried Cabbage booths; and free health screenings from Castle For more information on the 2009 “I Love Simmered Carrots Brussels Sprouts Simmered Corn w/Bacon Medical Center. Kailua” Town Party, please contact Amy Event day road closure advisory: The road clo- Hammond at 234-0404. Assorted desserts will be served at each meal

Military family outreach at The Contemporary Museum in Honolulu Press Release mously accepted the recom- a one-day pass may be applied The Contemporary Museum mendation and voted in a to the cost of an annual mem- recent board meeting to offer bership on the day of issue.) HONOLULU -- Georgianna free entry for military families It is always free to visit the Lagoria, Executive Director at as a new military family out- Museum Shop or The The Contemporary Museum reach program. Contemporary Café. in Honolulu, has announced a TCM’s Military Family Third Thursdays are always new outreach program spon- Outreach is another special free. sored by BAE Systems SSL and entry-free offer that TCM has Museum and Shop Hours: Boutiki aimed at supporting initiated during its 20th Tuesday-Saturday from 10 Hawaii’s large population of anniversary year, such as a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday from military personnel and their Twenty x 20, which gives col- Noon to 4 p.m.; Closed families stationed or retired in lege students and young pro- Mondays and major holidays. the islands. fessionals aged 20-29 free The Contemporary Café The new TCM Military entry to the Museum through Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from Ads are accepted from active duty and retired military personnel, their family members and Family Outreach program pro- Sept. 30. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; MCB Hawaii civil service employees. Ads are free and will appear in two issues of Hawaii vides free one-day member- The military has over Sunday from Noon to 2:30 Marine, on a space-available basis. ship passes to all active duty, 46,000 military personnel, not p.m. To make a Café reserva- Those interested in advertising must bring a valid DoD-issued ID to the Hawaii Marine reserve, and retired military including their family mem- tions call 523-3362. Office. Makepono may be used only for noncommercial classified ads containing items of per- and their families Tuesday bers, positioned in Hawaii. Docent Tours: Tuesday- sonal property. Forms may be filled out Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 through Sunday during nor- Many of the units are Sunday at 1:30 p.m. For more p.m. at the MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Office located in mal museum hours, with the deployed to war zones in Iraq information call 526-1322. Building 216, room 19, aboard Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe presentation of a military ID. and Afghanistan, leaving fam- Bay. Military families may return as ily members behind, most often as they want throughout without any relatives to pro- the year. vide comfort and support The program launches just throughout extended deploy- in time for the Honolulu ments. Chamber of Commerce’s May For more information Military Appreciation Month about Military Family thanks to sponsorship by Outreach, or other outreach Honolulu’s premier global programs at The defense, security and aero- Contemporary Museum, visit space company, BAE Systems our Web site at SSL, and a not-for-profit vol- http://www.tcmhi.org. For unteer-run gift shop at Pearl exhibition information call Harbor Navy Base, Boutiki. 526-0232. Recent national headlines Third Thursdays are free about the number of suicides Community Days! among military members out- Active, Retired, and Reserve numbering combat deaths, Military Members and their dramatic increases in reports families with Military ID may of military spouse abuse, and enter free all year long during other statistics of how pro- normal museum hours. longed and repeated deploy- ments in active war zones are General Information: taking their toll on military The Contemporary members and their families Museum - Makiki Heights prompted one TCM board Entry: One-day member- member to recommend the ship pass - $8 Adults; $6 stu- new outreach program during dents and seniors; Members, a recent executive session. Military with ID and Children The TCM Board unani- 12 and under are free. (Cost of HAWAII MARINE APRIL 17, 2009 • C-5

Word to Pass Base Events Earth Day Expo at Mokapu Mall and civilians as room is available. Reservations For more information call Brenda Suarez at separation. Unit commanders are evaluated on April 18 are required and childcare is reimbursable. 257-7782. their compliance with the law. For more information call Jocelyn Pratt, Separating service members may attend a Come to Mokapu Mall from 9 a.m to 1:30 LifeSkills Trainer at 257-2653 or 257-2410, or Camp Smith craft fair seminar within one year of separation date, but p.m. for a resource expo and view a variety of email her at [email protected] April 30 must attend NLT than 90 days prior to separa- static displays. tion date. Those interested may participate in a Parent’s Night Out Camp Smith Craft Fair will be held at Camp Primary POC for securing a slot is the Unit reusable bag giveaway, contests and prizes. April 24 Smith, Building 4, deck 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 Transition Counselor (UTC). For more informa- There will be activities for children. p.m. This annual event allows DoD card hold- tion call Ric Paguio at 257-7790. Local entertainment will include perform- For parents to go out and have fun and let ers to sell homemade and seasonal craft items, ances from the Polynesian Cultural Center, Marine Corps Community Services watch your baked goods, etc. Defense Language Proficience Test Dance Movement Academy and Island Storm. children. Vendors need to sign up by April 17. Open (DLPT) IV For more information call MCCS at 257- Open to children 6 weeks- to 9-years-old at to active duty, Reserves, family members, DoD May 5-6 2651. Kupulau Child Development Center from 6:30 civilians. to 10 p.m. For more information call Dot Aguigui at This test is scheduled to start at 7:45 a.m. in Operation Homefront Earth Day Open to youth 10- to 17-years-old at the 477-5143. building 220, classroom A. Marines qualified to nature walk Teen Center from 2 to 10 p.m. receive foreign language proficiency pay are April 18 Cost is $15 per child for care at Kupulau Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) required to take this test annually. CDC. Participants must also supply currents May 4 Two days of testing is required. Those who Narrated nature walk along Nu’upia Ponds shot records and TB tests. wish to participate must register in advance. from 2 to 4 p.m. No cost for Teen Center activities. Deadline This test, scheduled to begin at 7:45 a.m. in Open to all active duty personnel. Participants will also learn about Lauhala to register is today at the Kupulau CDC and building 220, classroom A, is designed to meas- For more information call Maria Fullenwider weaving craft. Refreshments will be provided. April 22 for the Teen Center. ure basic academic skills commonly required at 257-2158. The walk begins at Kahunas. For more information call the Kupulau CDC, for adult education programs. For more information call MCCS at 257-1388 or the Teen Center at 254-7610. The 90-minute test measures reading com- ACT testing Coordinators at 257-2651 or 257-2654 or your prehension, language, spelling and math skills. May 8 unit Family Readiness Officer. MCBH Special needs information and Open to active duty, family members and support network DoD civilians. This testing is scheduled to begin at 7:45 Lifeskills - Managing stress for April 27 For more information call Maria Fullenwider a.m. in building 220, classroom A. This testing Life success at 257-2158. is by appointment only and available to mili- April 23 This event, scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tary personnel only. in the ASYMCA building 3074, is an opportuni- Transition Assistance Program College-level entrance exam required by Discover Strategies to deal with the stressors ty to network with other Exceptional Family (TAP) seminar some schools and officer commissioning pro- of everyday life from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Member Program families. May 4-7 grams. Marine Corps Family Team Building Receive information on programs and serv- The first SAT or ACT is free for active duty. Conference Room. ices pertaining to EFMP. This seminar will be held in the Base There is a $30 charge, payable by money order Identify personal changes to implement. This month’s featured speaker is Hawaii Fi- Theater from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public Laws 101- to ACT Program for each additional test. For Plan your own De-Stress Plan of Action. Do Service Dogs. 510 and 107-103 require all transitioning serv- more information call Maria Fullenwider at Open to all spouses, active duty military, Deadline to register for childcare is April 20. ice members to attend a TAP seminar prior to 257-2158. C-6 • APRIL 17, 2009 HAWAII MARINE

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Congratulations standards can be found at http://soarathome.com. Health Room Needs Clothes Congratulations to Mokapu Elementary School student Struggling and gifted students alike can benefit from this site, The health room at Mokapu is in need of kids’ clothes, all David Cates and Kaeleigh Miller. sponsored by the Dept. of Defense through a worldwide two- kinds and all sizes. Their artwork was one of the 100 selected out of the 2,500 year grant, and funded by the Military Impacted Schools The clothes are given to kids who have need of replacement submitted to be featured in the Children’s Art Exhibit. Association with the Princeton Review, Houghton Mifflin Skills clothes during the school day. The Art Exhibit will be held at the Ward Centre from April 10- Tutor, and the University of Northern Iowa. Especially needed are new underwear and inexpensive flip- 26. There are parent video trainings on certain math topics for flops. Bring the items to the health room at any time during the Visitors can view the student’s artwork as well as artwork parents. Parents can also compare standards at each grade level school day. from other students around the island at the Ward Centre between states. Please call the health room at 254-7968 for more informa- through April 26. This is a free exhibit. Deployed spouses can view how their child is doing on the tion. standards. Book Fair The website gives parents a quick 30-item assessment on each Three for Me Mokapu Elementary School’s library will host a spring book Hawaii state reading or math standard. PTA is sponsoring the “Three for Me” volunteer program at fair from Sat., April 18, through Fri., April 24. It automatically scores the quiz and provides a percentage- the school. Each parent is encouraged to volunteer at least three Hours for the fair are 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. right score for each topic within that benchmark. hours at the school during the entire year. Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri.; and 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Wed. If you click on the topic it will provide a link to a customized, Parents interested should fill out a blue commitment card The book fair also has a Web site: colorful, web-based tutorial for the student. (available at the front office or by contacting PTA at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/mokapu. Parents can register their children at this website to provide [email protected] ). Questions may be directed to Vicki Kwiatkowski at 254-7964 them with the remedial or enrichment help their child needs. When their hours are completed, their names will go on a or emailed to PTA at [email protected]. The grade level, automatically determined from the child's blue star to be added to the “Walk of Fame” in the school hall- birthdate, can be adjusted. way. Stars are added on a monthly basis. Parenting Class Thank you for investing in your children! A seven-week parenting class will be offered at Mokapu Elementary School starting in April. PCNCs Shelley Murphy and Achieve 3000: KidBiz and TeenBiz Heidi Dickens will facilitate the class using material from Parent Mokapu Elementary School is very fortunate to have online Project Jr. access to Achieve 3000! The class is called “Loving Solutions: A Parent’s Guide to All students in grades 2-6 have access to this valuable Web- Raising Kids” and will focus on kids 5-10 years old. It will be based reading program, which is geared to each student’s cur- held Tuesdays from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in room P-6 from April 21 rent reading level. – June 2. The program can be accessed on any computer with Internet The class itself is free, but participants will need to purchase capability: at home, in the school and base library and at after- the workbook, which is $22. school activity centers equipped with computers with Internet Child care will be provided for kids 5-10 years only, with access. reservations made by April 13. The results have shown that students who have used the Kid Questions and RSVPs should be directed to Shelley or Heidi Spring Biz and Teen Biz program just twice weekly have made signifi- in P-6 or by calling 254-7964. cant gains in reading more than three times the expected norm. Parents, we ask for your support at home as often as is possi- Kindergarten Registration ble to allow your child to access the Kid Biz or Teen Biz program Mokapu Elementary School is accepting registrations for the SATURDAY! to complete articles daily and answer the “activities” multiple 2009-2010 school year for incoming kindergarten students. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mokapu Elementary, choice questions, as they read on to success. If you have any The hours of registration are 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Monday- the PTA-sponsored festival will feature the K-Bay questions, please call the school at 254-7964. Friday in the school office. Dance FestivalAcademy, face painters from Aloha Clowns, Please ask to see the registrar. The following documents are balloon artists from Adventure Balloons, K-9 Free Online Tutoring required: demonstrations, fire trucks, games, prizes, raffles, Free online tutoring is available for students at www.usmc- 1) health records (Form 14), including a physical and TB and community vendors! mccs.org. The password is usmc. clearance card Games will require tickets, which are 25 cents This is an interactive homework tutorial for students and par- 2) birth certificate, the original or certified copy. Child must each. Prior to April 15, people may buy five tickets ents in math, science, English, writing, and social studies. be 5 years of age by Dec. 31. for $1. The PTA would love to have more volunteers 3) proof of current address (e.g. a utility bill or housing agree- for the festival. If interested, please contact the PTA Save Box Tops ment) at [email protected], or leave a message at The Mokapu PTA collects Box Tops, Campbell’s Labels for 4) legal documents if there are changes to your child's name the school’s front office at 254-7964. Education, and Tyson labels all year long. or custody/guardian arrangements. Please save them and turn them in to the school’s front office or children’s teachers. A collection box is also available at the Web site Tool for Standards commissary entrance. A great tool for students of all reading and math levels to Money collected from these goes toward various improve- work with kids on meeting and exceeding reading and math ment projects at the school. HAWAII MARINE APRIL 17, 2009 • C-7

Reaching out to help one another Community Volunteer Events Opportunities

Young Peoples’ Spring ExhibitApril at This event will be held at the Camp counselors needed cover various aspects of economics. Teaching the Honolulu Academy of Leeward Community College Theatre in Are you ready for the most inspiring week of material and kits are provided; no teaching Arts Center Pearl City. your life? We want you for Muscular experience is necessary. (April 18) A selection of children's For more information call 455-0385. Dystrophy Association Summer Camp! The lessons should be taught to three class- artwork from the spring session of the One week at camp = 140 hours of es and last 30-45 minutes each. Monday and Honolulu Academy of Arts Center class- Let’s talk about nutrition Community Service + Making an impact forev- Tuesday afternoons work best. es. Free Admission. (April 26) Let's Talk About Nutrition er for a young child For more information, or to volunteer, For more information call 532-8700. with Debra Harrison, Licensed Quick Facts: At camp, volunteer counselors please contact Adrianne Vincent at Mokapu Acupuncturist. work one-on-one with a child that has a neuro- Elementary School’s front office at 254-7964. Hawaii Youth Symphony How do you know what foods are muscular disease, providing care, close supervi- Association Spring Concert really good for you? sion and attention. Track Team Seeks Marine Volunteers (April 19) Please join the Hawaii What do you need to do to maintain Counselors push wheelchairs, lift and carry The Mokapu track team is seeking Marines Youth Symphony Association for excit- basic health in today's ever-changing youngsters, and even "bunk down" near their to help coach. Track practices are held every ing performances by Youth Symphony world? campers so they can help them during the Tuesday and Thursday from 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. at II, and Concert Orchestra. Pearl City You need to know about proper night. Above all, they become a youngster's the school. Cultural Center. nutrition. Discuss proper nutrition and friend for a week - and sometimes for a lifetime. Kids will participate in a flexed-arm For more information call 941-9706. health maintenance with Licensed This camp is scheduled from June 6-12. hang/pull-up, sit-ups, shuttle run, long jump, Acupuncturist, Debra Harrison. For more information contact Jennifer Li at 35- and 50-yard dash, and the 300- and 600- Leeward Community College This event will be held at 2 p.m. at 593-4454. yard run. Dance Festival Gaia Hawaii, 2600 South King Street, Runners will compete at the Kainalu (April 25-26) With a reputation for #203, Puck's Alley, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, Junior Achievement Invitational at Kainalu Elementary School in presenting Hawaii's finest young Oahu. volunteers needed Kailua on Thursday, May 14. More information dancers in works by established and For more information call Geralyn St. The 5th grade classes at Mokapu are looking on that invitational will be available at a later emerging choreographers, the festival Joseph at 983-3344, email info@voice- for one or more volunteers with a business or date. presents a variety of traditional, cutting- ofspirit.com or visit: economics background to help teach Junior To volunteer, or for more information, con- edge, and risk-taking dance styles. http://www.GaiaHawaiiOnline.com. Achievement lessons. tact Melissa Ferreira at Mokapu Elementary The lessons are spread into five sessions and School’s front office at 254-7964.

"Fired Up" Today at 7:15 p.m. "Push" Today at 9:45 p.m. "Confessions of a Shopaholic" Saturday at 7:15 p.m. MMOVIEOVIE TTIMEIME "The International" Saturday at 9:45 p.m. "Coraline" Sunday at 2 p.m. Prices: All shows are $3 for adults and $2 for children. "Friday the 13th" Sunday at 6:30 p.m. For ticket pricing, the Base Theater Box Office defines an adult as a patron 12 and older and "Push" Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. defines a child as a patron from 6 to 11. Children 5 and younger are admitted free of charge. Parents "Race to Witch Mountain" Friday at 7:15 p.m. must purchase tickets for R-rated movies in person at the box office for children 16 and younger. "The International" Friday at 9:45 p.m. Patrons must present their military identification card when purchasing tickets. Call 254-7642 for recorded information. Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tickets will be issued to first priority patrons waiting in line, then second and third priority patrons. In an effort to prevent piracy, the following security measures will be enforced on base for sneak preview screenings: bag For more information about the theater’s schedule and to check movie times, checks, confiscation of cameras or cell phones with picture taking capability (items will be returned after screening), mag- call the Movie Hotline at 254-7642. netometer warning, audience scanning with night vision goggles during screening. The Base Theater and film companies thank you in advance for your cooperation and hope you will enjoy the show. For recorded information, call the Base Theater at 254-7642.

Don’t throw it away!!

Mokapu Elementary School accepts and recycles used or broken elec- tronic equip- ment. Items accepted are:

- cell phones - ink cartridges - DVD players - VCRs - printers - fax machines

Items may be dropped off at the front office.

Other items including newspapers, cardboard, alu- minum cans, glass and #1 and #2 plastics may be recy- cled in the school’s white recycling bin, which is locat- ed by the staff parking lot.