THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS Volume 39, Number 101 Friday, December 24, 1999 Commander Sends out Holiday Message
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Kwajalein Hourglass Happy Holidays THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS Volume 39, Number 101 Friday, December 24, 1999 Commander sends out holiday message Holiday greetings to our Kwajalein Atoll family from Col. and precious gifts to the American people. These gifts Gary K. McMillen, USAKA/KMR commander: came from the founders of our country and those that The holiday season is a very have defended it. These gifts come special, joyous time in our lives. from us, the people of Kwajalein, We gather with family or friends because we participate in the once again to celebrate the holi- continuing great effort to defend days on Kwajalein through our homeland and its ideals. prayer, song and the exchange We approach the dawn of a of gifts. new century and a new millen- The season is special to each nium with a renewed sense of of us in many different ways. faith in America and in our fel- But a common thread binds us low man. ... a feeling of belonging, a spe- Pam joins me in praying that cial bond that is apparent in our the peace and joy of this holi- closely-knit community. Be- day season will remain with you cause of our remoteness to the throughout the coming year. To rest of the world, we share a our friends and co-workers in common void of not having cer- Washington, Huntsville, Hono- tain loved ones with us during lulu, Lexington, and this season. Our friends on Kwa- Burlington, and to our friends jalein, our extended family, help on Majuro, Ebeye, Enniburr, fill that void. and other islands of the atoll, We celebrate the Kwajalein ex- we wish you Meri Kirijmoj, Merry perience and we reflect on and Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, appreciate our many blessings Happy Kwanzaa, and a Happy ... blessings of freedom, peace, New Year! and prosperity. Freedom ... peace Col. Gary K. McMillen, USAKA/KMR commander, May Gods blessings be upon ... prosperity are very special speaks at the Roi Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 13. all of us. Christmas crosses cultural bounds Camilla Dunham, a member of the Jine Tiptip Club, dances during the Yokwe Yuk Women’s Club Ex- change Dinner on Saturday night. The annual event matches women from Kwajalein and Ebeye for an evening of food, entertainment and gift exchange. Traditional Marshall- ese dances and songs were performed during the event. (Photo by Carol Adler) www.smdc.army.mil/KWAJ/Hourglass/hourglass.html Friday Page 2 Kwajalein Hourglass December 24, 1999 Huffy, Royce issue Holiday Hours of Operation New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day recall of bicycles Friday, Dec. 31 Saturday, Jan. 1 From staff reports Unless otherwise noted, Thursday and Sunday hours are normal operating hours. Two bicycle manufacturers, in KWAJALEIN KWAJALEIN cooperation with the U.S. Con- Community Activities Community Activities sumer Product Safety Commis- Beaches Beaches sion, recently issued recalls on Coral Sands ........ Buddy system at all times Coral Sands ........ Buddy system at all times over 20,000 mountain bikes. Camp Hamilton ... Buddy system at all times Camp Hamilton ... Buddy system at all times Emon .................................... 12:30-3:30 p.m. Emon ...................................... 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Huffy Bicycle Co. is recall- Bowling Center ................................. 1-8:30 p.m. Bowling Center ................................. 1-8:30 p.m. ing about 18,600 mens moun- CRC Gym....................................7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. CRC Gym..............................................12-6 p.m. tain bicycles because the frames Racquetball Courts .................. 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Racquetball Courts ............................. 12-6 p.m. can break apart. The recall in- Gear Locker ................................ 4:30-6:30 p.m. Gear Locker............................................ Closed volves the ALX 1000 bicycles with Golf Course ........................... Sunrise to sunset Golf Course ........................... Sunrise to sunset Golf Pro Shop................................... 4:30-6 p.m. Golf Pro Shop.......................................... Closed model number 26809; ALX 1500 Golf Driving Range .................................. Closed Golf Driving Range ................................. Closed with model number 26849; and Hobby Shop/Photo lab ................... 12:30-5 p.m. Hobby Shop/Photo lab ................... 12:30-6 p.m. Aluminum 300 with model num- Ivey Gym............. 5:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 4-7 p.m. Ivey Gym .............................................. 2-7 p.m. ber K6809. The model number is Library ................................................... 1-7 p.m. Library ................................................... 1-7 p.m. Small Boat Marina .....................9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Marina ........................................... 8 a.m.-6 p.m. located on the bottom of the frame Pools Pools near the crank and pedals. Adult: ................... Buddy system at all times Adult .................... Buddy system at all times These bikes were sold through Family ......................................... 1:30-6 p.m. Family ............................................ 12-6 p.m. various retailers between June UPRC ........................................ 11 a.m.-10 p.m. UPRC ........................................ 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Youth Center ...........................................3-6 p.m. Youth Center .............................................Closed 1998 and Sept. 1999. Food Services Food Services Royce Union Bicycles is recall- Yokwe Yuk Club (dinner) ........Millennium Party Yokwe Yuk Club (dinner) ....................... Closed ing about 3,700 mens mountain Yokwe Yuk Club (lunch) ........................ Closed Yokwe Yuk Club (lunch) ........................ Closed bikes, as the frames can break Three Palms Snack Bar.........5:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Three Palms Snack Bar.............................Closed Yokwe Yuk Club (bar) ............. 6:30 p.m.-3 a.m. Yokwe Yuk Club (bar) ................... 4:30-11 p.m. apart. The recall involves ABT Oceanview Bar.. ..................................... Closed Oceanview Bar ................................... 12-9 p.m. 2000 bikes with model number Country Club Bar .................................... Closed Three Palms delivery.. .................... 4:30-9 p.m. 16368. The model number is lo- Sunrise Bakery ........................... Regular hours Country Club Bar .................................... Closed cated on the bottom of the frame Checkpoint Snack Bar (DSC) 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunrise Bakery ....................................... Closed near the crank and pedals. Café Pacific Checkpoint Snack Bar (DSC) ............... Closed Breakfast ......................................... 5-8 a.m. Café Pacific Sears stores sold these bikes be- Lunch .......................................11 a.m.-1 p.m. Breakfast ......................................... 7-9 a.m. tween April 1998 and Sept. 1999. Dinner ................................... 4:30-6:30 p.m. Brunch ...................... 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Merchandising Dinner............................................4:30-6 p.m. Macy’s and Macy’s West ......... 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Merchandising The Kwajalein Hourglass 3:30-6 p.m. Macy’s and Macy’s West ......................... Closed Commanding Officer.......Col. Gary K. McMillen Surfway.............. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 3:30-6 p.m. Surfway..................................................... Closed Public Affairs Officer..............Preston Lockridge Ten-Ten ................................ 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Ten-Ten .................................................. Closed Editor.............................Pat Cataldo, Jim Bennett Laundry .................................... 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Laundry ................................................... Closed Associate Editor...............................Peter Rejcek Beauty/Barber Shops 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1:30-6 p.m. Beauty/Barber Shops ............................. Closed Feature Writers.........................Barbara Johnson Tape Escape.............................10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tape Escape.............................................Closed Bob Fore Self-Help.........................................9 a.m. -6 p.m. Self-Help............................................... Closed KW Hillis Continental Travel Agency............8 a.m.-4 p.m. Continental Travel Agency...................Closed Graphics Designer ...........................Dan Adler Bank of Guam.......................................Closed Sunday,Monday..............................................Closed Circulation Manager.................Bobby Lamug Sr. Thursday ............................... 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Bank of Guam..........................................Closed Post Office ............................................ Closed The Hourglass is named for the insignia Post Office ............................................. Closed Hospital/Dental Services........................Normal Hospital/Dental Services.......Emergencies only of the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division, which ROI-NAMUR Tuesday (Hospital) ............. Sick call all day liberated the island from the forces of Impe- Gimbels ....................................... 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ROI-NAMUR rial Japan on Feb 4, 1944. Community Activities Gimbels ................................................... Closed The Kwajalein Hourglass is an authorized Library........................................................Closed Community Activities publication for military personnel, federal em- Gear Locker ...................................... Call 56580 Library........................................................Closed