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Wednesday, May 4, 2005 www.smdc.army.mil/KWAJ/Hourglass/hourglass.html The Kwajalein Hourglass Letter to the editor Athlete thanks spectators, volunteers I think I speak for all of the tape the race, or to keep track of ence when you’re out of gas and participants in this year’s Rust- the laps and time, but the ath- ready to quit – it certainly made Man when I say thank you to letes certainly appreciate it. The a difference to me by encouraging all the volunteers who made the water stops, especially the one me to perform much better than event run so well and so smooth- on 9th street, with kids jockeying I had in training for the race. The ly. And thank you to all of the for position to keep us hydrated, RustMan is a special event be- spectators who made the event probably kept some of us out of cause there are so many special enjoyable. It’s hard and thank- the hospital. The support from people on Kwajalein who support less work standing in the bak- the spectators was also very wel- it so well. Thanks. ing sun to hand someone else a come. Cheers, clapping and moti- drink of cold water, or to video- vating words make all the differ- Mark Daugherty Kwaj logic Are you participating in Kwajalympics?

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“I’m coordinating with 12 different “Yes, being the co-chair of “I’m not sure right now, but “Not sure yet, but I would organizations that are other than last year’s event, I didn’t get think I’m going to participate. like to do bingo, walking USAKA [U.S. Army Kwajalein to participate in as many I might do the balloon toss. It or baseball. We’ve got to Atoll] and KRS [Kwajalein Range events as I would have liked. looks like it’s a lot of fun.” make some points for our Services] and will possibly do I’m signing up for bocce ball, department to make them bocce ball. I think it’s a fun, exciting bingo and the big splash happy – like we’re family.” thing to do to get out there and contest. participate with the community and get to know people.” The Kwajalein Buckminster and Friends Sabrina Mumma Hourglass

Commanding Ofﬁ cer...... COL Beverly Stipe Acting Public Affairs Ofﬁ cer...... Polli Keller Editor...... Nell Drumheller Assistant Editor...... Mig Owens Graphics Designer...... Dan Adler Reporter...... Elizabeth Davie Intern...... Brandon Stevison Circulation...... Will O’Connell

The Hourglass is named for the insignia of the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division, which liberated the island from the forces of Imperial Japan on Feb 4, 1944. The Kwajalein Hourglass is an authorized publication for military personnel, federal employees, contractor workers and their families assigned to USAKA. Contents of the Hourglass are not necessarily ofﬁ cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army or USAKA. It is published Wednesdays and Saturdays in accordance with Army Regulation 360-1 and using a network printer by Kwajalein Range Services editorial staff, P.O. Box 23, APO AP 96555. Phone: Autovon 254-3539; local 53539. Printed circulation: 2,000

The Kwajalein Hourglass 2 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 Top athletes battle for RustMan honors By Nell M. Drumheller consensus favorites. We all male or female open, for men or Editor know that Thomas is women 19–39; male or female very capable, but he did youth, for males or females 18 T.C. Cardillo turned on the speed not seem interested [in and under; male or female mas- in the fi nal leg of Monday’s RustMan the competition], or to ter, for men or women 40 and triathlon to take fi rst place. Cardillo be training much,” said older. was down by 6 minutes before start- Bob Sholar, RustMan The youngest contestant ing the 10-kilometer run. race director. this year was Chris Ber- Cardillo’s time of 2:17:44 topped “Hell, after the swim lind, 16. He completed second place and last year’s cham- I was happy to still be the triathlon in 2:35: pion, Nick Perry, by more than two alive and with only a 44, 15 minutes off minutes. few sea critters hap- of his time from last “The biggest surprise this year pily swimming in year. was Thomas Cardillo’s beating my lungs so I had The oldest contes- Nick Perry and Robert Guidi, the bigger worries than tant was 55-year old six minutes. The Dennis Lampiasi, who inverse of fi sh out is on temporary duty of water comes to on Kwajalein. mind,” Cardillo said de- Athletes who didn’t scribing the task of over- want to compete in all coming the leaders. three categories formed The RustMan is a teams, splitting the events. 1-kilometer swim, 42- The “Off The Record” kilometer bike race and team of Brian Brewster, 10-kilometer run. Charles Greenbaum “I’m heavily biased, but I and Mark Daugh- think RustMan is far more than erty with a com- an endurance competition, it’s one bined time of 2:06: of the best annual 06 won the team acts of commu- Jason Maki makes category, with nity on Kwajalein his way through Daugherty’s Island,” Sholar the last leg of the blistering: 40: added. RustMan Monday. 29 10-kilometer Sharon Green- run breaking the baum took the women’s category record for a team run. with a time of 2:22:16, she was Twenty-four athletes “ate the third overall. whole enchilada by themselves,” According to Sholar, this year’s according to Sholar. fi eld of competitors is smaller than Three couples competed in the during peak participation years. three-event RustMan: Brent and This year there were 24 individu- Krystal Peterson, Bill and DeAnn als and 10 teams. In 1998, a peak Brower and Rick and Kathy Ann year, there were 32 individuals and Funk. 24 teams, putting 56 contestants on Sholar said that Krystal’s 2:25:18, sec- Travis Tikka rounds the last corner of each course segment. the bike race. Categories for athletes included, See RUSTMAN, Page 6

A group of swimmers heads towards the ﬁ nish line. Photos by Elizabeth Davie

Wednesday, May 4, 2005 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass USAKA fl exes response muscles in mass By Mig Owens He added that the Kwajalein Police Assistant Editor Department has a supporting role and in some cases, such as a water rescue, Heart-stopping words…airplane participate in rescue efforts as well as crash, injuries, death… were uttered secure the accident scene and other at 9:20 a.m. Saturday on Kwajalein. critical areas. Words of comfort…response, aid, Numerous not-so-obvious depart- rescue…followed closely behind at ments also play a role, as do many 9:25 a.m. more behind the scenes. For instance, In a scenario used to test the island’s Holton said that in this accident sce- emergency response capabilities, an nario, there was a large amount of jet airplane en route from Honolulu to fuel on the ground. Guam crashed on the U.S. Army “We dispatched a hazardous mate- Kwajalein Atoll installation. At 9:30 rial unit. The Water department also a.m. of the reported 151 passengers was notifi ed to seal up the lens wells and nine crew members, 42 were ac- so they would not get contaminated counted for, 10 listed in critical con- with fuel run off. Automotive supplied dition, 21 injured, 11 confi rmed dead additional vehicles and drivers to move and 118 unaccounted for. the victims. The list goes on and on,” The incident prompted activation of he said. the Emergency Operations Center by Adding realism to this year’s exercise Maj. Craig Holton, USAKA/RTS Op- were approximately 30 volunteer vic- erations offi cer. tims, who donned makeup to refl ect “The EOC is the focal point of all their prescribed injuries. on-island emergency response efforts “This year I was very lucky in that I of this magnitude,” explained Holton, was able to enlist the help of a great “and all the information from the fi eld group of folks who volunteered to be is passed to the EOC where the deci- exercise makeup artists,” Holton said. sions are made and orders issued.” “These folks took time out of their day Holton said that during a mass-ca- to attend a class taught by the hospital sualty exercise such as the one that nurses and then came out early this took place Saturday, the fi re depart- morning and did an outstanding job ment and hospital are the key players. making our victims look gruesome. Michelle Barnett, fi refi ghter/emergency Their quick and effective response is This extra effort paid off by giving our medical technician, comforts Beka Ladd, a what pleased Holton most about the medical personnel a more realistic plane-crash victim suffering from hysteria. exercise. looking victim to work on.” When asked how it feels to be tested, Jerry Leverett, assistant Fire chief and Incident commander, said that

Leslie-Ana Curtiss, donning makeup indicating that the crash left her missing First responders line up and assess casualties on the airﬁ eld. Approximately 30 one eye, untangles a fellow victim’s volunteer victims participated in Saturday’s exercise. medical tag as they wait under the makeup tent for the start of the exercise.

The Kwajalein Hourglass 4 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 s-casualty exercise exercises such as Saturday’s are “the fortunate to lead only way to do it,” adding that in the such a veteran emergency services arena, these types group of fi refi ght- of training sessions are encouraged. ers.” “It is the only way to know if your Leverett added plan works. If it does, great. If not, now that there was you know where to go next if any ad- great response justments are needed,” he said. from the fi re pre- This exercise tested the depart- vention office, ment’s capabilities while splitting explaining that forces. Because the scenario called for much of the labor- part of the aircraft wreckage to be in intense tasking the water, fi re and emergency services was handled by supported the police boat with rescue them when fire- swimmers. fi ghters were tied Leverett said that searching for pos- up with other re- sible survivors in the open water took sponsibilities. Nancy Grant, R.N. and Tish Kuskulis, R.N. tend to Barry Childers as away from the ground rescue efforts. Dr. Eric Lind- Maryia deBrum translates in the Pohnpeian language for the crash He explained that adjustments were borg, Kwajalein victim, who suffers from confusion after being hit in the head. made and “we carried on with the Hospital’s chief mission at task.” medical offi cer, served as Red Team said did a great job in triaging and trans- Operational organization and team- leader during the exercise, with re- porting patients. work shone throughout, said Leverett, sponsibility for oversight of prioritiz- “More simulated patients than in prior and “every obstacle was addressed ing the medical response. exercises emphasizes the challenges of with solid reasoning as it was pre- Lindborg said he was pleased with making spur-of-the-moment decisions sented to them.” his area’s “excellent teamwork,” add- regarding what can and cannot be done “In mass casualty exercises, the ing that there was a good review of for a given patient,” he said. element of surprise is worked in, to procedures and staff call-in for the By 10:42 a.m., the exercise had come to truly test you. Although we were tried mass-casualty event. an end. Overall, Holton said that he thinks by these elements, the crews gelled Lindborg also offered kudos to the together as one,” he said. “I am very fi re department personnel, who he See EXERCISE, Page 12

Fireﬁ ghters rush to the aid of exercise accident victims. The runway remained active during the exercise.

Photos by Mig Owens

Wednesday, May 4, 2005 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass RUSTMAN, from Page 3 ond place in the women’s erous portion of fl otation in division, performance was my swim training – that is one of the high points of for good reason), play a va- this year’s competition. riety of sports for the run, “She was only three min- and bike like mad between utes behind Sharon Green- each of these activities. I baum. No female has ever try to stay pretty active come that close to Sharon throughout the year.” in seven years. Krystal did Cardillo added, “We have a 2:35:51 in her fi rst Rust- a great environment to play Man last year. That makes in so get out and be active this year’s improvement throughout the year.” over 10 minutes,” Sholar Chris Johnson, of the said. “Team With No Name” Sholar said that training produced a 1:04:17 bike for the annual event var- segment that has the bet- ies greatly. “Someone like ter bikers on Island asking Thomas Cardillo got away “How did he do that?” ac- with very little triathlon cording to Sholar. training and still won, The RustMan began as because he stays very fi t an idea tossed around all the time and plays lots at a back-yard barbecue of sports that produce en- in either 1979 or 1980, durance. Several contes- depending on who you tants had their training ask. It was started as a regimens broken by TDY mini-Ironman and is one- business activity or fam- fourth the length of the ily emergencies. Most of Hawaiian competition. these relish the event so “And of course, someone much that they competed suggested the RustMan, anyway, knowing they al- because if it wasn’t go- most surely would not be ing to be an Ironman and able to match prior best it was on Kwaj,” Sholar Chris Moulton catches his breath after fi nishing the bike performances,” he added. said. event and tagging his team member to start the run. The winner, Cardillo said, “I surf for the swim- RustMan results ming portion (note the gen- Category Overall Division Elapsed After Place Place Name Swim Bike Time Run Time Total Time Mo 1 1 Cardillo, Thomas (4) * 0:18:52 1:15:01 0:43:51 2:17:44 Mm 2 1 Perry, Nick (3) 0:17:21 1:09:57 0:52:43 2:20:01 Fm (Fo) 3 1 Greenbaum, Sharon (7) 0:18:15 1:12:32 0:51:29 2:22:16 Fo 4 2 Peterson, Krystal (2) * 0:17:53 1:14:31 0:52:54 2:25:18 Mm 5 2 Guidi, Robert (3) * 0:14:39 1:12:57 0:58:50 2:26:26 Mo 6 2 Maki, Jason D. (1) 0:17:06 1:16:33 0:54:30 2:28:09 My 7 1 Berlind, Chris (2) * 0:16:55 1:25:27 0:53:22 2:35:44 Mo 8 3 Brower, Bill (4) 0:20:26 1:15:35 1:03:16 2:39:17 Fo 9 3 Rubly, Cassie (2) 0:16:50 1:20:21 1:03:16 2:40:27 Mm 10 3 Kemp, Bill (1) 0:22:15 1:20:37 1:00:14 2:43:06 Mo 11 4 Peterson, Brent (1) 0:19:03 1:18:49 1:06:59 2:44:51 Mm 12 4 Lampiasi, Dennis A. (1) 0:23:18 1:24:53 0:59:15 2:47:26 Mo 13 5 Lykins, Chris (2) * 0:20:36 1:28:27 1:02:44 2:51:47 Mo 14 6 Tikka, Travis (1) 0:23:01 1:26:10 1:02:36 2:51:47 Mm 15 5 Premo, Bruce (1) 0:21:40 1:32:51 0:58:09 2:52:40 Mm 16 6 Hamel, Robert (2) 0:22:56 1:17:07 1:13:33 2:53:36 Mm 17 7 Parker, Jeffrey (2) 0:20:40 1:27:28 1:09:11 2:57:19 Mm 18 8 Funk, Richard (1) 0:22:09 1:23:01 1:14:54 3:00:04 Mo 19 7 Cherry, Chris (1) 0:23:03 1:26:11 1:14:29 3:03:43 Fo 20 4 Brower, Deann (4) 0:17:48 1:32:14 1:16:02 3:06:04 Mm 21 9 Vick, Michael D. (1) 0:25:40 1:32:02 1:11:43 3:09:25 Fm 22 2 Groth, Donna (1) 0:34:49 1:40:03 1:00:32 3:15:24 Fm 23 3 Funk, Kathy Ann (1) 0:35:30 1:36:50 1:09:18 3:21:38 Fo 24 5 Perry, Leah (1) 0:36:58 2:42:41 1:42:23 5:02:02 Number after name indicates number of RustMen completed as individual. * Indicates personal best for RustMan repeat contestant.

Teams Swimmer, Biker, Runner T3 1 1 Brewster, Brian; Greenbaum, Charles; Daugherty, Mark 0:14:35 1:11:02 0:40:29 2:06:06 T8 2 2 Miller, Tom; Beall, Andrew; Morse, Amber 0:17:29 1:11:16 0:54:04 2:22:49 T4 3 3 Kirchner, Julianne; Kirchner, Tim; Kirchner, Julianne 0:16:06 1:11:05 0:57:56 2:25:07 T5 4 4 Lindborg, Eric; Johnson, Chris; Cassel, Jane 0:22:34 1:04:17 1:00:09 2:27:00 T9 5 5 Russell, Janet; Davidson, Frank; Russell, Mike 0:19:13 1:17:00 0:53:11 2:29:24 T10 6 6 Stepchew, Sarah; Moulton, Chris; Banducci, Steve 0:17:42 1:21:52 1:01:36 2:41:10 T7 7 7 Miller, Mary; Moore, Michael; Gaare, Dennis 0:18:35 1:36:20 0:48:59 2:43:54 T6 8 8 Mann, Laurie; Keck, Jennifer; Hepler, Doug 0:17:03 1:27:46 1:01:14 2:46:03 T1 9 9 Berlind, Stephanie; Habig, Jenna; Habig, Drew 0:18:50 1:43:00 0:47:12 2:49:02 T2 10 10 Coffey, David; Davie, Renee; Coffey, Wendy 0:18:11 2:00:23 1:17:39 3:36:13 Cassie Rubly breaks for a drink while getting ready to New fastest team male bike segment: Chris Johnson, Team 5, 1:04:17 - old fastest: Paul Belarde, 1:06:11 in 1993; new fastest team male run segment: Mark Daugherty, team 3, 40:29 - old fastest: Derek Brower, 41:26 in 2003. Team 9 substituted event on real course on April 24. start the bike race.

The Kwajalein Hourglass 6 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 All AFN programming is subject to change due to DS3 availability. Thursday, May 5 Time Channel 9 Channel 13 Channel 14 Channel 17 Channel 20 Channel 23 Channel 26 Channel 35 AFN Prime AFN Sports AFN News Roller/Prime AFN Spectrum AFN Movies AFN Family AFN Direct to Sports Sailors 12:00AM The Late Show MLB (Continued) American Morning Roller Late Night with Movie: (Continued) Disney’s Doug Lost 12:30AM The Late Late Show Colorado Rockies Conan O’Brien Movie: <:52> Wild Thornberrys 1:00AM with Craig Ferguson at West Wing Rudy Fairly Oddparents Paciﬁ c Report 1:30AM Dennis Miller San Diego Padres Rugrats Tonight Show 2:00AM MotoGP World FOX News Live C.S.I. Miami The Proud Family w/ Jay Leno 2:30AM Countdown With Championship The Amanda Show The Late Show Keith Olbermann w/ David Letterman 3:00AM SportsCenter WWE Raw! Movie: Everwood Reindeer Games 3:30AM Access Hollywood The Late Late Show

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11:00PM W/ Jay Leno Nationals at CNN Saturday The Daily Show Movie: The Cosby Show Fear Factor Morning 11:30PM The Late Show SF Giants Blind Date Major Payne Home Improvement Wednesday, May 4, 2005 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass HELP WANTED Herrington at 54152. Mother’s Day Sunday brunch KRS has the following job openings. For contract hire BC VEST left at the SBM on April 25. Identify and claim at positions, call Marie Wininger, 51300. For all others, Cafe Pacifi c will be preparing the SBM. call Jack Riordan, 55154. Full job descriptions and a speical brunch for Mother’s requirements are on line or at Human Resources, Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on FOR SALE Building 700. Sunday. Meal card holders only 11 a.m. to noon, families wel- STERNS AND FOSTER queen size mattress and box TRAVEL COORDINATOR, KRS Travel Offi ce. Provides spring. Excellent condition, $500. Call 52913. travel services in accordance with federal and local come after noon. regulations to facilitate all entry/exit authorizations for KRS COMPUTER DESK $35 available May 11; two snorkel vests team employees, families and affi liates for TDY, annual ACCOUNTANT II, CDC Finance - Part-time position $10 and $20; size 12 booties $10; size medium-large fi ns leaves, medical referrals, college student travel and PCS. responsible for job costing, general ledger, daily/monthly $10; shortie wetsuit size medium $20; 12 inch stainless steal Strong computer and customer service skills required. cash reconciliations, accounts payable, FAR compliance skillet with lid (non-stick) $20; GE DVD player, no remote, and invoicing. Degree in accounting/fi nance preferred. PROPERTY SPECIALIST I. Full time. HR Req. K030742. $10. Call 54302 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Full time, Public Works. HR RECREATION SPECIALIST I – Hobby Shop - To provide 16 FOOT NACRA Cat. Brand new Mylar sails and all the Req. K030745. assistance & instruction in both pottery & wood shop areas. equipment needed to sail. $1,200 obo. Call Terry at 52166 or Casual, HR Req. K030743. e-mail Jason at [email protected]. RECREATION SPECIALIST I, Community Activities. HR Req. K030743. RECREATION SPECIALIST I – Special Events - To support GIRLS 20” bike Kwaj condition, $15. Call Bruce 54434. sound & lighting for special events, AFE bands, ceremonies TEACHING/LIBRARY AIDE, Education Dept. Part time (20 and other requirements as needed. Casual, HR Req. hours per week). 20 PIECE, 4 place setting Mikassa dinnerware “Intaglio” K030757. pattern $25; stainless steel cutlery 20 pieces, 4 place NURSE MANAGER. Contract position. HR Req. 030887. settings as new $10; Touchier style fl oor lamp with dimmer PAINTER II -Full-time, Paint Shop, Roi Ops. HR Req. switch, black $25; Panasonic 11 inch color TV with AM/FM VETERINARY TECHNICIAN II. HR Req. 030889. K030761. Enniburr Residents should apply with Floyd radio – runs on AC or 12 volt, includes mounting hardware Corder. $50; new VCR $50. Call 52682 and leave a message. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST. Contract position. HR Req. 030877. GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER I- Full-time, Paint MEN’S WATCH, Porsche design by Eterna, P-10 self- SUPERVISOR, Medical Laboratory. Contract position. HR Shop, Roi Ops. HR Req. K030760. Enniburr Residents winding kinetic, Swiss made, 330 ft. underwater rated. Paid Req. 030881. should apply with Floyd Corder. $1,400, will sell for $450. Leave message at 50010.

RADAR ENGINEER. Contract position. HR Req. 030875. JOB CORPS instructor. Half-time person needed to NEW DEWALT, 14” chop saw, $200. Call 52835. teach reading, English second language and work skills MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR. Contract position. HR Req. to Marshallese young adults. BA degree and teaching 030871. FISHER PRICE rescue heroes, control tower with voice experience preferred. Apply at Kwajalein Job Corps or call recorder, helicopter, eight action fi gures, six videos, $35; EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN III. Contract position. Ruby at 55622 for more information. two-drawer metal fi le cabinet, $10 and Black and Decker HR Req. 030873. bread machine, $20. ConAir paraffi n and manicure spa, $15; ACCOUNTANT II, CDC Contract Position, HR Req. 030692 corner tv/vcr stand, cherry fi nish, $50; Aircraft of the World, PROJECT CONTROLS ENGINEER II. Contract position. Inventory Control Specialist II, CDC Contract Position, HR three large volumes, $20; king-size beige comforter and dust HR Req. 030662. Req. 030688 ruffl e, $10; four metal folding chairs, $15 and Adidas silver basketball shoes, size 11, $25. Call 52589. TRAFFIC AGENT I. Contract position. HR Req. 030658. MANAGER RETAIL Retail Services, KRS Contract Position, GENERAL MAINTENANCE I, Roi Operations. Full time. HR Req. 030917 BIKE WHEELS – 700c, 8-speed rear hub, MATRIX rims, Enniburr residents should apply to Floyd Corder, operations Shimano 600 hubs, 32 spoke, 18c, 130psi tire on front manager. REGISTERED NURSE, KRS Contract Position, HR Req. wheel, bike helmet – Bell Aggressor II Size medium/large, 030919 beach umbrella, brand new queen size sheet set, fabric, REGISTERED NURSE (2), casual positions, Kwajalein shower curtain liners, placemats and tablecloths. Call 52442 Hospital. SPORTS OFFICIAL. Three Casual Roi Community and leave message. Activities positions. Interested candidates, please apply with ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I, Security. Full time. HR Tim Lykes. HR Req. K030771-K030773. Req. K030722. LARGE BIKE trailer, $40; spear gun, 5-foot long, $40 and extra-long, size large fi ns for spear fi shing, $50. Call 54210. CDC AIDE, casual. Education Dept. HR Req. 732. COMMUNITY BANK: PART-TIME TELLER. Candidates should have previous BABY SERGER sewing machine, never used, $250, fi rm; FIELD ENGINEER II, PLOPS. Contract position. HR Req. 25-gallon aquarium, complete and many extras, $50 or 030791. banking, credit union or cash handling experience. Candidates must also have the ability to quickly and best offer; framed still life print, 33 ½” x 40 ½ “, $35; 10” MECHANIC I, Automotive. Three positions. Full time. accurately handle transactions, communicate effectively Cloisonné base, black with fl ower/bird, $25; medium-size Suffi cient education to be able to communicate in English and possess a strong desire to learn. For consideration, entertainment center, $50; computer desk and hutch, small, with reasonable fl uency. HR Req. K030641 and K030653. send resumé to [email protected] or call $35 and bookcases, from $5 to $10. Call 51800. 52152. Community Bank is an equal-opportunity employer. AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN I, Automotive. Full time. LARGE RUBBERMAID shed, new $385 will sell for $275. Requires suffi cient education to be able to communicate in 3D RTS WEATHER STATION: Call Harry or Cheryl 52479. English with reasonable fl uency. HR Req. K030640. ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN. Training and experience in TRAXXAS SPORTMAX w/2 speed, temp gauge, and full MECHANIC II. Full time. HR Req. K030642. radar maintenance repair are critical. Work with weather roll cage. RC10T3 Electric Stadium Truck. JR XS3 Radio w/ radars preferred. 3D maintenance technicians will survey, PRODUCTION CONTROL CLERK I RMI position. Full extra servos works on both trucks. Stock Traxxas radio and install, maintain and repair a wide variety of scientifi c nitro Truck accessories for T-Maxx. Quick battery charger, time. Adequate knowledge of KE a.m.S desired. HR Req. instrumentation and communication systems. Background K030630. and three gallons of Nitro Fuel. Selling all for $750 OBO. in telemetry, analog and digital circuitry, PC and UNIX Call Paul 52770. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN IV, contract position, HR operating systems highly desired. 3D is an equal opportunity Req. 030901. employer and offers a highly competitive salary and benefi ts QUEEN SIZE waterbed with all the extras. Bed frame has six package. For more information, call 51508. drawers and a massive storage space underneath. $100. SUPERVISOR DESKTOP support, contract position, HR WANTED Call Tony at 58669 or 58869. Req. 030897. HARDWARE ENGINEER III, contract position, HR Req. A four-speed bike. Call 52308 COMMUNITY NOTICES 030893. FOUND JOIN US FOR dinner at Cafe Pacifi c today for our newly JR ACCOUNTANT. Full time, On-Island/RMI Position. KRS introduced char-broiled rib eye steak accompanied with Finance. WRIST WATCH, found on Legan Island April 23. Call Mike sauteed mushrooms. An array of other entrees and side

The Kwajalein Hourglass 10 Wednesday, May 4, 2005 dishes will also be offered. Families are welcome. The new deadline is 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Two $1,000 Marshallese who lived during those days. scholarships are being offered to eligible high school seniors STUDENT MUSIC recital is at 7 p.m. Thursday in the MP for the essay that meets the submission criteria and WEDNESDAY NITE Islanders Bowling League starts a 16- Room. Piano teachers who would like students to perform adequately addresses the essay theme. Essays will be week summer league at 6 p.m. May 18. For more information, accepted either electronically via e-mail or typed. For call Thompson at 53320 or Bard Ching at 52686. should call Dick Shields to obtain registration forms. more information and to get the essay theme, call Cathy Madore at 58856. KWAJALYMPICS is coming May 21. A full day of entertainment SWIM CLINICS, Bill Sakovich will conduct free stroke clinics with sports, music, food, games and big splashes. The goal is for interested swimmers from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday in the ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. If you are to increase teaming and communication for all organizations adult pool; from 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday, for competitive planning to go on to college or trade school and you supporting USAKA/RTS. swimmers 12 and under in the family pool and from 10 a.m. would like to apply for a scholarship, pick up a scholarship to noon on Monday for adults in the adult pool. application at the KRS Human Resources office, Building MOONRISE GRILL IS 7 p.m., May 28 at the Pacifi c Club. 700, or see your high school guidance counselor. This Seating is limited. Purchase tickets in person at Three Palms, THE KWAJALEIN Yacht Club is sponsoring a Mother’s Day scholarship opportunity is open to Kwajalein high school $39.95. sail race on Sunday afternoon. Skipper’s meeting is at 2 seniors as well as high school seniors elsewhere whose p.m. at the Small Boat Marina. Dinner will be provided at parents are employed on the USAKA/RTS installation. GRACE SHERWOOD Library now has Leap Pad and the Yacht Club following the race. For more information, call The deadline for submission of applications is Tuesday. Quantum Pad Learning Systems for check out as well as Bruce Premo at 50097. For more information, call Human Resources, 55154. more than 40 system books. JOIN JIM Todd at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday in May for KWAJALEIN SCUBA Club will meet at 7 p.m. on May 11 MIC SHOP has new books, Practical Marshallese, Legends a three-part fun class. First, a magic show. Second, an at the CRC. Vote for new officers for next year. Make- of Micronesia, Costumes of Micronesia, Blue Marlins and expose of how all the tricks are done. Third, a build it and up mandatory safety video and membership renewals Kwajalein. learn it session so that you will be able to perform the tricks. will be after the meeting for those who missed the April Age doesn’t matter, come if you are interested. Call 59737 meeting. On March 31 a Marshallese Soldier serving in the U.S. for registration and location information, or call Community Army was severely injured when the vehicle he was in Education at 53601. THE ROI-NAMUR Dolphins Scuba Club party is at 1 p.m. ran over a mine in Iraq. The Republic of the Marshall on May 15 at the Roi-Namur Scuba Shack. There will be Islands Government is taking the initiative to help the MOTHER’S DAY is Sunday, roses and other cut fl owers fun, food, games and prizes. For more information, call family of Staff Sgt. Lejjena during this diffi cult time have been ordered, fl owers are expected to be available for Sandra at 6063 or Kate at 6536. when travel, accommodation and other expenses are purchase at 5 p.m. on Tursday at Macy’s West. No special A KWAJALEIN COMMUNITY band concert will be held inevitable. For more information, contact: orders or holds will be accepted. For more information, call at 7 p.m., May 12 in the High School Davye Davis Multi- Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands David or Liz at 53542. Purpose Room. Attn: Donna Dizon or Jessica Reimers-Langijota 2433 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, THE FIRST Kwaj concert of the Rev. John Sheehan, Roman STEP BACK in time, the Marshallese Cultural Center is DC 20008 Phone (202)234-5414 ext 10 or 11, or Catholic priest will be at 7 p.m. on Monday in Room 6 of the sponsoring a presentation on the history of Kwajalein Ministry of Foreign Affairs Attn: Viola Milne-Chonggum Corlett Recreation Center. during the Japanese times (early 1900s) at 7 p.m., May or Keyoka Kabua P.O. BOX 1349 Majuro, MH 96960 13 at the Religious Education Building. Come and learn Phone (692) 625-3181/3012. EARTH DAY Essay Contest deadline has been extended. something new about our island and hear stories from Asian Pacifi c Month celebration U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll and the Special Emphasis Equal Opportuni- ty Program committee invite you to attend the celebration featuring: The Jobwa Stick Dancers The celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday. The schedule of events is as follows:

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be an Asian Paciﬁ c expo in the Multi-Purpose Room sponsored by the Hispanic Club featuring sales of ethnic food sam- ples, handicrafts, music and dance provided by our local Asian Paciﬁ c residents.

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Outrigger canoe rides at Emon Beach

7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Jobwa Stick Dancers perform at the Corlett Recreation Center gym.

Donations will be accepted for outrigger rides and stick dance performance to help fund an upcoming trip to Japan where the Jobwa Dancers will perform as part of a Paciﬁ c Heritage cultural exchange. A special thanks to Lee Allas for organizing the Asian Pa- ciﬁ c expo and to all the residents and clubs for their dona- tion of time and effort to make this happen. Komol Tata.

Wednesday, May 4, 2005 11 The Kwajalein Hourglass Public notice Appointment of part-time U.S. Magistrate Judge for district of Hawaii at Kawajalein The Judicial Conference of the United of the United States, and have been applicant selected by the court for appoint- States has authorized the appointment engaged in the active practice of law ment. An affi rmative effort will be made to of a part-time United States magistrate for a period of at least fi ve years (with give due consideration to all qualifi ed ap- judge for the United States District Court some substitutes authorized), or have plicants, including women and members for the District of Hawaii at Kwajalein Mis- a degree from a college or university of of minority groups. The current annual sile Range. recognized standing, with a minimum of salary of the position is $3,753. The term The duties of the position are demand- fi ve years of progressively responsible of offi ce is four years. More information ing and wide-ranging, and include: (l) the administrative experience in public ser- on the magistrate judge position may be conduct of most preliminary proceedings vice or business; obtained from the Clerk of the U.S. District in criminal cases; (2) the trial and dis- (2) Be competent to perform all the Court or the chairperson of the selection position of misdemeanor cases; (3) the duties of the offi ce; be of good moral panel. conduct of various pretrial matters and character; be emotionally stable and ma- An original and three copies of a resume evidentiary proceedings on delegation ture; be committed to equal justice under must be submitted only by applicants per- from the judges of the district court; and the law; be in good health; be patient and sonally and must be received no later than (4) the trial and disposition of civil cases courteous; and be capable of deliberation May 20 and should be addressed to: upon consent of the litigants. The basic and decisiveness; MERIT SELECTION PANEL - U.S. DIS- authority of a United States magistrate (3) Be less than 70 years old; TRICT COURT judge is specifi ed in 28 U.S.C. Section (4) Not be related to a judge of the dis- 300 ALA MOANA BLVD., RM. C-338 636. trict court; and HONOLULU, HI 96850 To be qualifi ed for appointment an ap- (5) Reside on Kwajalein. All resumes will be kept confi dential, un- plicant must: A merit selection panel composed less the applicant consents to disclosure, (1) Be, and have been for at least fi ve of attorneys and other members of the and all applications will be examined only years, a member in good standing of the community will review all applicants and by members of the merit selection panel bar of the highest court of a state, the recommend to the judges of the district and the judges of the district court. The District of Columbia, the Commonwealth court in confi dence the fi ve persons it con- panel’s deliberations will remain confi - of Puerto Rico, the Territory of Guam, siders best qualifi ed. The court will make dential. the Commonwealth of the Northern the appointment following an FBI full-fi eld By Order of the Court, Walter A.Y.H. Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands investigation and an IRS tax check of the Chinn, Clerk.

EXERCISE, from Page 5 an “A” was scored at Saturday’s exercise and response. munication and also intends to maintain a list of ofﬁ cers’ “I think the planning team did a good job putting to- special capabilities for future use in emergencies. gether a training event that effectively met the desired According to Holton, the exercise also met the goal of goal and the island emergency response elements provided determining the “breaking point” at which the number great service and I, in turn, received some good training,” of victims would tax the ﬁ re department and the hospital he said. to the point that they would not be able to provide timely Holton thanks all who participated in the training, in- rescue services and medical care. cluding the volunteers, planners and support personnel. “We now have a better understanding of the types of Lessons learned, according to Holton, include communi- injuries and the numbers of those injuries that will cause cation, as some emergency response elements need more serious problems,” he said. “Now, armed with this knowl- powerful radio transmitting and recieving capability. Den- edge, we can begin developing techniques and procedures nis Johnson, KPD chief, echoed the concern about com- to mitigate these risks.” Weather Courtesy of RTS Weather Sun • Moon • Tides

Tonight: Variably cloudy with widely- scattered showers. Winds: ENE at 12- Sun rise/set Moonrise/set High Tide Low Tide 18 knots. Thursday: Partly to mostly sunny with widely-scattered showers. Winds: ENE at 12-18 knots. Thursday 0632/1900 0359/1619 0220, 4.8' 0830, 1.3' Friday: Mostly sunny with isolated May 5 1430, 4.9' 2040, 0.8' showers. Winds: ENE at 12-20 knots. Saturday: Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Winds: ENE at 15-20 knots. Friday 0632/1900 0440/1709 0300, 5.2' 0910, 0.9' May 6 1510, 5.0' 2120/0.7' Annual rainfall...... 7.26" Annual deviation...... -8.46" Saturday 0632/1900 0522/1759 0330, 5.5' 0950, 0.7' Call 54700 for updated forecasts or www.rts-wx.com May 7 1550, 5.0' 2150, 0.6'

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