Vol. 60 No. 07 Friday, February 14, 2003 What's Inside InternationalBeauties in GTMO Base Siren Tests

The base begins testing the base siren system on Wednesday at noon. Learn what the different siren sounds mean. See page 5.

Celebrate a Healthy Heart in February

While sending out your cards and flowers this Valentine's Day why not send a reminder to those you love to keep their hearts healthy February is American Heart Health Month. Learn Three international beauties, 2000 - Justine Pasek, Miss USA 2002 - Shauntay Hinton, and Miss Teen how to keep you heart in shape USA - Vanessa Semrow are in GTMO to say hello. The three popularyoung women made the rounds of GTMO through exercise. organizations visitingwith residents and answering seemingly unending questions about what it's like to be in a See page 8. pageant. They spent the better part of the morning Thursday at W T Sampson H. S. answering student questions that in many cases were more probing and difficultto answer than those of pageantjudges. More on page 6. J GUANTANAMO BAY I Force Protection 7he CO /# #ifangoCasino Report any March 1 suspicious 6:30pm at the Windjammer packages or Grand Prize - $300 mail to GTMO Lots ofDoor Prizes! Security at 4105 immediately. Lots of Cash Prizes! Many Chances to Win! .

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We spent $5,580.89 Children's Dental Marriage Enrichment Class over our budget for Health Month the week. "Boundaries In Marriage" The Dental Clinic is encouraging Beginning Tuesday evening, March 4th at 7pm U.S. Naval Base parents to make appointments to in Chapel Hill Fellowship Hall. e Guantanamo Bay bring their children, ages 4 to 6, For married and engaged base into the clinic for an exam and residents. Both accompanied and gazette cleaning on February 22. unaccompanied are welcome. To make an appointment, FMI or to register call call 7-2239 by February 21. Commander,Naval Base Chaplain Shaw at 2323. CAPT Robert A. Buehn Chief Staff Officer CAPT Michael Fair Command Master Chief Free ASVAB Preparation CMDCM(SS) Al Steiner Single Parents Public Affairs Officer 10 Days To A Better ASVAB JOC Richard Evans The next Single Parents What: Self-paced computer programs in math and English Gazette Editor meeting is Feb. JO1 Amy Kirk designed to help increase ASVAB scores. 25th, 11:30am to 12:30pm This newspaper is an authorized Why: Increase personnel retention, publication for members of the meet requirements at the Windjammer military services stationed at for acceptance in special schools, and career Naval Base Guantanamo Bay. Its Single Parents meetings contents do not necessarily reflect advancement. the official views of the U.S. are not just for single Government, the Department of How: No-cost TAD orders for 6 hours per day Two weeks Defense or the U.S. Navy and do parents with children not imply endorsement thereof. only Seating is limited, call 3997 for further information here. Any person that is Phone: 4502, 4520 or stop by the Navy College Learning Center When: M-Th 1000-1630. Half hour lunch. a single parent or has E-mail: Where: Conveniently located on Chapel Hill, Room 11. experience being a [email protected] single parent is welcome On-line: Class Dates: gazette to attend. www.nsgtmo.navy.mil Feb. 18 - Feb. 27; Mar 3 - Mar 13; Mar 17 - 27

Page 2 - Friday, February 14, 2003 I GAZETTE I Navy Unveils 'Perform to Serve' NEWS BRIEFS From Chief of Naval Personnel and Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Tax Center Open The Navy announced the next step in shaping the force to improve combat readiness. The The Naval Base Tax Center is now program, called Perform to Serve, encourages Sailors to reenlist for ratings with more open. We are located in Building 760 advancement opportunity. inside the Legal Assistance Office. Our hours of operation are Perform to Serve features a Mondays, centralized reenlistment and extension reservation system giving Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to Sailors other avenues to pursue success. Perform to Serve offers first-term Sailors in ratings 5pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from with stalled advancement opportunity the chance to reenlist and retrain in a rating where 9am to 7pm. Additionally, we plan to advancement is better and the fleet most needs skilled people. open on two Saturdays a month to help The program initially applies to first-term Sailors in ratings that are overmanned, but will those individuals who can't make it expand to include those in CREO Groups 1 and 2 later in the spring 2003. The centralized during the week. approval authority for reenlistment and extension requests is Commander, Navy Personnel Call 4314 to make an appointment. Depending on the complexity of your Command (CNPC) in Millington, Tenn. return, your appointment will take "Navy leadership is committed to providing opportunity for Sailors in ratings with stalled anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. advancement opportunities," said Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Gerry Hoewing. "One A select few people with difficult of the critical goals of the program is providing choices for Sailors and ensuring we do not returns may take longer. leave any capable, top-performing Sailor behind." First-term Sailors in crowded ratings -those with stalled advancement - who receive transfer Advancement Exams orders because of a unit decommissioning, unit disestablishment, or home port change are not The Navy-wide Advancement Exams exempt from Perform to Serve and are required to submit a Perform to Serve request if they will be held in the Windjammer on the must incur additional obligated service. following dates: March 6 - E6 Exam There are some exceptions, however. Some first-term Sailors initially do not have to submit March 13 - E5 Exam a Perform to Serve request to reenlist. Those in CREO Group 1 or 2 ratings are exempt during March 20 - E4 Exam this initial phase. Sailors currently under permanent change of station orders or those in receipt All candidates must verify and sign of an approved SRB (selective reenlistment bonus) precertification need not submit a Perform their worksheets no later than Feb. 25. to Serve request. Personnel who have not signed their Though commanding officers are no longer the final approval authority for reenlistment worksheets will not be allowed to take requests under the program, they will continue to be the single most influential person in the the exam. process. Command leadership teams will have the central role of submitting reenlistment requests On the day of your exam, you must be at the exam site no later than 7am on behalf of their Sailors and counseling affected Sailors on the opportunities and options that in the uniform of the day and have your come with Perform to Serve. military ID card. Doors will be secured After a Sailor's command sends the Perform to Serve request to CNPC, it will be compared at 7:30am. Those arriving after 7:30am with requests from Sailors in the same rating. Sailors will be selected for reenlistment based on will not be allowed to participate in the the following criteria: commanding officer's recommendation for reenlistment, commanding exam and will be ineligible to take the officer's recommendation for advancement, paygrade, selection for advancement, most recent substitute exam. see Perform to Serve, page 9 Parent's Forum The Guantanamo Bay Community is invited to a attend a Parent Forum with Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Superintendent, Mr. f} iJ Doug Kelsey. The forum is scheduled for Thursday, February 20 at 6pm at the Elementary ~LJA.~ YfA.rI. School Gym. The event is sponsored by the School Advisory Committee of W. T. Sampson Elementary and High School. Fire Warden Training Fire Warden Training is scheduled for February 26, 9 to liam, in Bulkeley HallAuditorium. Training is mandatory for all Fire Wardens. For more information, call the Fire Prevention Office at 4598.

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A few words from the Chaplain Celebrate Black History Month Happy St. African Americans in the Navy Valentine's Day! By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service Some History Black History Many people take the opportunity this Blacks have served in the Navy since before month to send their loved one's a Valentine. there was a republic, but their contributions - Month Events But where and how did it all start? Let's take a even their numbers - aren't widely known. 1 closer look at the custom. Military records seem to indicate that few Feb 15 - Gospel Gala Our modem version can trace its roots back African Americans served in the Navy until to at least three major sources. The first is an World War II. DoD historians note that Feb 22 - Black History ancient Roman celebration. Celebrated on information about early African Americans in Dinner & Dance February 151, it invoked protection from wolves the Navy is skimpy because records were not - the four legged type. In the ritual, women kept by race until shortly before World War 1. were thought to become more fertile. "Negroes," as they were called back then, bravely manned gunboats during the Secondly, there are records of early Revolutionary War, fought valiantly during the War of 1812, performed heroically during Christians honoring of a person named the Civil War, and gallantly distinguished themselves during the Spanish- American War. Valentine, who may have been killed defending Evidence exists of African Americans serving on gunboats in the Continental Navy and his faith on a distant February 14". in the navies of several states. It seems their patriotic service and heroism were ignored as Another story goes that a Roman emperor soon as their services were no longer needed. did not want his subjects to marry because he Many African Americans also fought in the War of 1812, hoping to become free afterward. thought single men made better soldiers. A American victories in the war are primarily naval ones. Naval records indicate about 16 certain "Chaplain" named Valentine risked percent of all enlisted sailors would have been black. What they can't show is the number of "emperor'smast" and married the "love birds." hopefuls who gained freedom. And yet another account relates that a When the Civil War broke out in 1861, hundreds of newly freed slaves flocked to Union Valentine was jailed for his faith and naval service. By war's end, blacks had served on almost every one of the Union's nearly neighborhood children slipped letters of 700 Navy vessels and six, records said, earned the Medal of Honor for gallantry in combat. affection to him through the prison bars. The Navy, however, seems to have overlooked Valentine's Day Verse many of its black sailors. For more than a century, Navy authorities estimated 10,000 blacks had served. Researchers of the Naval "I Love You" is probably one of the most Historical Center, Howard University and National Park Service recently discovered popular verses for a Valentine's Day card. new L-O-V-E . Great words, "I Love You," evidence that changes history: The real number is nearly twice as high. In a ceremony at the Navy Memorial but just what is love? Many have different in Washington on Nov. 17, 2000, Navy officials answers to that question. added more than 8,000 neglected black sailors - including more than a dozen women- to Some may "love" their pick-up truck more its rolls of honored Civil War veterans. The researchers even proved the actual number of black Medal of Honor recipients than their "Valentine." Others "love" their jobs, was eight. their families, etc. What is your definition of After the Civil War, African Americans served in unlimited roles among the Navy's enlisted love? ranks. However, that's when the custom started that "encouraged" blacks and other men of Saul of Tarsus (St. Paul, the Apostle) had color to become officers' stewards and cooks. his idea of just what love is and how to put it The first decades of the 20th century brought increasing restrictions on the role of African into practice. His description has affected for Americans in society and in the Navy, according to naval historians. The enlisted rates the past two millennia, millions of people to be remained open to all men, but African Americans were pushed into servant roles. better Valentines. He wrote: "Love is patient, The Navy's racial segregation policies limited African Americans' participation in World I love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not War I and, after the war, barred black enlistments altogether from 1919 to 1932. The only pompous, itis not inflated, it is not rude, it does black sailors in uniform during that period were the ones aboard in 1919 who were allowed not seek its own interests, it is not quick- to stay to retire. tempered, it does not broodover injury it does The Navy began rethinking its policies when the nation entered World War II in December not rejoice over wrongdoingbut rejoices with 1941. Navy officials had to deal with a shortage of manpower and well- focused political the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, activities. But thousands of patriotic black men also clamored to join, inspired by the heroics hopes all things,endures all things. Love never of black sailors like Doris "Dorie" Miller and Leonard Roy Harmon. fails. . the greatest(of all the virtues) is love." The Navy would remain racially segregated in training and in most service units, but Many would agree with another ancient enlisted ratings opened to all qualified personnel in 1942. author who writes: GOD IS LOVE. Major changes in the Navy's approach to African Americans came between 1965 to 1972 Whatever your definition or idea of love, during the War and the civil rights struggle. have a wonderful, loving Valentine's Day! Today, African Americans make up a vital force not only in the U.S. Navy, but the entire military community. Page 4 - Friday, February 14, 2003 I GrZETTE | Base to Conduct Siren Tests on Wednesdays From OS2 Allen Shepherd Base Siren Project

Starting February 19, the Base Siren Project will begin conducting exercises of the base siren system every Wednesday at noon. The following is the action to be taken when siren is sounded: Wail - General Alert - Turn on TV/Radio for additional information. This tone is intended as non- emergency alert. As an example it will be sounded when hurricane readiness conditions are upgraded or when severe thunderstorms are expected shortly. Alternate Wail - Take Cover - Return to quarters and stay in Quarters until further notice (non-immediate threat). This tone will be used when base requires all nonessential personnel to return to quarters and stay there until all clear is sounded. Pulse Wail - Take Cover - Immediate threat inbound - Return to nearest secure location and take cover. This alert will be used when immediate danger threatens such as a tornado or inbound aircraft of unknown origin. Find nearest cover and stay there until all clear is sounded. Dangerous conditions are possible in 15 minutes or less. Pulse Steady - Recovery Disaster Teams report to duty - All nonessential personnel remain in Quarters. This alert is used to alert various emergency personnel such as PW recovery teams and Fire Department that it is safe to investigate for any injuries or damage to base facilities. Is it a Birdhouse? Is it Beehives? - It's neither It is one of the Base Sirens seen around Steady - All clear - Resume normal activities. the base. This one is one Skyline Drive. Children's Ceramic Classes

March is "Bear Tic Tac Toe Game" Sponge Your Own Paint National Craft Month! March 2nd Pallet 4 Water Cup Celebrate with your 3 to spm March 22nd Kids at the Ceramics Ages 10 -12 4 to 5pm and Pottery 'hop! Cost $12 Ages 7-9 Cost $9 Hours sat., sun., Wed. - 9am to 9pm "My Own Cereal Bowl" Colossal Cup Tues., Thurs., Fri. - noon to 9pm Closed on Monday. March 22nd March 28th 4 to 6pm Holiday Hours - 1oam to 9pm. 3 to 4pM March 30th I to 3pm Group Classes and Birthday Ages 9 - 6 Ages 13 -17 Parties Available! Cost $8 Cost $21 FMI, call 4795

Friday, February 14, 2003 - Page 5 | GUANTANAMO BAY I SHAUNTAY HINToN Miss USA® 2002

At 23 years old, Shauntay Hinton is poised and ready to take over the national spotlight. A senior Broadcast Communications major at Howard University, this native of Starkville, Mississippi, plans to be an anchorwoman for a major television network in the near future. Only the second Miss USA from the District of Columbia in the competition's history, Hinton supports the official causes of Miss USA, breast and ovarian cancer education, research and legislation, by traveling nationwide as an advocate for organizations such as NABCO, the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, the National Breast Cancer Coalition and Gilda's Club, among others. She is also focusing on the issues JUSTINE PASEK surrounding homelessness. VANESSA SEMROW Hinton's own father became homeless as Miss UNIVERSE@ 2002 a result of severe mental illness while she Miss TEEN USA® 2002 was very young. Justine Pasek is a 22-year-old native of Though her work with groups like the Vanessa Semrow, MISS TEEN USA@ City, Panama and a natural beauty "Help the Homeless Walkathon" and 2002, is a role model for her peers. Motivated, confident and determined, this representing of the ever evolving definition Miriam's Kitchen, she has seen the positive young woman challenges herself with goals outcomes of providing alternatives to of beauty in the new millennium. that the average teenager does not conquer homeless individuals. Justine moved to New York City to take so early in life, "I don't set limits to the goals Hinton credits on the title of Miss Universe, and is a hard- her grandmother, who I make for myself. I just keep at it until it working ambassador for women around the went back to college in her late 60's to gets done!" explains Vanessa. world. receive her degree, as being her top Growing up in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, inspiration and says her mom, older brother Justine's plans include completing a Vanessa began home-schooling before and sister and even her pet turtle "Tyrone" entering the Miss Teen USA competition degree in Environmental Engineering, and have kept her grounded by "not letting me and is a college preparatory student with a then working for the Smithsonian Research take things too seriously." 4.0 GPA. Vanessa plans to attend Center, educating the public about Northwestern University in Evanston, environmental conservation. Illinois to major in criminal law after her During her reign as Miss Panama, she reign. She also hopes to work as an image worked with numerous charitable consultant for young women teaching them organizations affecting children in Panama how to create the right fashion looks for any occasion. and and is continuing those efforts as Miss Vanessa believes that the most important Universe 2002. She travels extensively, message a titleholder can convey is that working with internationally recognized "outside appearances account for very little AIDS/HIV organizations, including the if your heart is not in the right place". Global Health Council, the Harvard AIDS As MISS TEEN USA 2002, Vanessa is Institute, AmFAR, and the Center for spending her year as a national advocate for Disease Control's "Act Now" campaign. As safety in schools, anti-violence and anti- drug campaigns, the official causes of Miss a "celebrity" spokesperson, she will be Teen USA. She also focuses some of her responsible for working with the media energies on work with The Humane Society globally to generate a better understanding of the . and acceptance of AIDS and HIV and its prevention; while helping increase Photos by JOC Ric Evans. Biographical material awareness, funding and resources for these was excerpted from the Miss Universe website at www missuniverse.com key organizations.

Page 6 - Friday, February 14, 2003 qI GAZETTE II ------*1 Sherman Avenue Shuttle Bus Bus Stop Bus 1 Bus 2 VL 1st St. :00 :30 VL 6th St. :01 :31 E. Caravella :03 :33 Sgt. Kenny Fid :04 :34 Marine Hill :05 :35 LCN :07 :37 BOQ :09 :39 GTMO Bus Post Office :10 :40 Windjammer :11 :41 Schedule Chapel Hill :13 :43 Buses run 7 days a week NEX :14 :44 from 5am to lam Lyceum/Library :15 :45 Bulkeley Lndg :17 :47 Camp Alpha to NEX Schedule Fire Sta #1 :18 :48 Corinaso :20 :50 Ferry Lndg :21 :51 Bus Stop Bus 1 Bus 2 Bus 3 Pink Palace :23 :53 Camp Alpha :00 :20 :40 JTF HQ :24 :54 NEX Trailer :02 :22 :42 Harrisonville :25 :55 Camp Bravo :04 :24 :44 Ordnance :26 :56 Camp Delta 2 :06 :26 :46 Fire Sta #1 :27 :57 TK 4 :12 :32 :52 Bulkeley Lndg :28 :58 TK 3 :14 :34 :54 Lyceum :31 :01 TK 2 :16 :36 :56 NEX :32 :02 TK 1 :18 :38 :58 Gold Hill :34 :04 West Iguana :20 :40 :00 Windjammer :36 :06 Windjammer/Gym :23 :43 :03 Post Office :37 :07 Chapel Hill :26 :46 :06 BOQ/Marina :38 :08 LCN NEX :30 :50 :10 :39 :09 Marine Hill :41 :11 Gold Hill :33 :53 :13 Sgt. Kenny FId :42 :12 Gym/Windjammer :35 :55 :15 CP 2 :44 :14 West Iguana :38 :58 :18 Hospital :48 :18 TK 1 :40 :00 :20 Brig :49 :19 TK 2 :42 :02 :22 WL 1 :52 :22 TK 3 :44 :04 :24 WL 2 :53 :23 TK 4 :46 :06 :26 WL 3 :54 :24 Camp Delta 1 :52 :12 :32 Center Bargo :55 :25 Camp Bulkeley :54 :14 :34 VL 6th St. :57 :27 Camp Alpha :00 :20 :40 VL 1st St. :00 :30

Friday, February 14, 2003 - Page 7 41GUANTANAMO BAY II Celebrate Heart Health in February February is not only the month for valentines, flowers, * Take along a jump rope in your suitcase when you travel. Jump and paper hearts, but it's also a good time to reflect on the and do calisthenics in your hotel room. health of your real heart. February is American Heart Month. * Work out before or after work or drop by for a noon workout. Help the American Heart Association defeat coronary + Schedule exercise time on your business calendar and treat it as heart disease - the single leading cause of death in the any other important appointment. United States by learning how to stay fit and healthy through * Get off the bus a few blocks early and walk the rest of the way exercise. to work or home. Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing, * Walk around your building for a break during the work day or walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your during lunch. heart. Whether it is a structured exercise program or just At Play part of your daily routine, all exercise adds up to a Play and recreation are important for good health. Look for healthier heart. opportunities to be active and have Whether you're at home, at A M E fun at the same time. work or at play, you can take a I AN * Plan family outings and vacations few simple steps to increase the that include physical activity (hiking, amount of physical activity in backpacking, swimming, etc.) your life. Get tips and ideas * See the sights in new cities by from the following provided by walking, jogging or bicycling. the American Heart Association. * Make a date with a friend to enjoy At Home your favorite physical activities. Do NTH What are the advantages of working out at home? * them regularly. It's convenient, comfortable and safe. It allows your children * Play your favorite music while exercising, something to see you being active, which sets a good example for them. that motivates you. You can combine exercise with other activities, such as watching * Dance with someone or by yourself. Hit the dance floor on fast TV. If you buy exercise equipment, it's a one-time expense and numbers instead of slow ones. can be used by other members of the family. It's easy to have + Join a recreational club or join in sports groups that emphasizes short bouts of activity in several times a day. physical activity. * Do housework yourself instead of hiring someone else to do * At the beach, sit and watch the waves instead of lying flat. Better it. yet, get up and walk, run or fly a kite. * Work in the garden or mow the grass. Using a riding mower * When golfing, walk instead of using a cart. doesn't count! Rake leaves, prune, dig and pick up trash. * Play singles tennis or racquetball instead of doubles. * Go out for a short walk before breakfast, after dinner or both! The Benefits of Daily Physical Activity Start with 5-10 minutes and work up to 30 minutes. * Reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation * Walk or bike to the corner store instead of driving. throughout the body * When walking, pick up the pace from leisurely to brisk. + Keeps weight under control Choose a hilly route. Spend a few minutes pedaling on your + Improves blood cholesterol levels stationary bicycle while watching TV. * Prevents and manages high blood pressure * Stand up while talking on the telephone. * Prevents bone loss * Walk the dog. * Boosts energy level * Park farther away at the shopping mall and walk the extra + Helps manage stress distance. Wear your walking shoes and sneak in an extra lap or * Releases tension two around the mall. * Improves the ability to fall asleep quickly and sleep well * Stretch to reach items in high places and squat or bend to look at * Improves self-image items at floor level. + Counters anxiety and depression. Increases enthusiasm and At the Office optimism Most of us have sedentary jobs. Work takes up a significant * Increases muscle strength, increasing the ability to do other part of the day. What can you do to increase your physical activity physical activities during the work day? * Provides a way to share an activity with family and friends + Brainstorm project ideas with a co-worker while taking a walk. * Establishes good heart-healthy habits in children and counters * Stand while talking on the telephone. conditions (obesity, high blood pressure, poor cholesterol levels, * Walk down the hall to speak with someone rather than using the poor lifestyle habits, etc.) that lead to heart attack and stroke telephone or email. + In older people, helps delay or prevent chronic illnesses and * Stay at hotels with fitness centers or swimming pools and use diseases associated with aging and maintains quality of life and them while on business trips. independence longer Page 8 - Friday, February 14, 2003 GAZETTE

Worship Services Yearbook Sponsors Sought School Catholic Mass (Main Chapel) W.T. Sampson High Lunch Menu Monday - Friday Daily Mass (Cobre Chapel) 0630 School is searching Friday for organizations, Feb. 17 - 21 Holy Hour/Rosary 1700 (Cobre Chapel) units, clubs, families, Saturday or anyone who has - MONDAY - Reconciliation 1630 $30 to spare, to Eucharist/Mass 1730 Sunday sponsor a page in the President's Eucharist/Mass 0900 2003 yearbook. Day Eucharistic Adoration/Reflective As a page Prayer (Cobre Chapel) Daily 24hrs sponsor, your name a will go on the bottom of a Protestant Services No School Sunday yearbook page. Up to 40 words and a logo, may also Services-MainChapel 1100& 1930 be added. Sponsors may select a specific page to Camp America 0900 "adopt." They can adopt a specific sports page, a - TUESDAY- New Life specific class page, a specific event page, etc. (Main Chapel) Sunday The 2003 yearbook will differ from the traditional, Nuggets, Worship Service 1245 vertical-style yearbook, and will feature a horizontal Chicken Sunday School (Santuary B) 1130 binding. This twist of design hopes to maximize French Fries, Church of Jesus Christ of photographic space; squeezing in as many pictures of Sweet Peas, Latter Day Saints (Sanctuary A) students and their involvement in the community as Fresh Fruit, Sunday Sacrament 0900 possible. Milk Jewish Another break from the traditional yearbook design (Fellowship Hall) is that this yearbook relies on sponsored pages Every Friday 2000 instead of the usual display advertisements that - WEDNESDAY - Filipino Bible Fellowship normally fill the back pages of yearbooks. (Sanctuary A) Sunday Deadline to sponsor pages is Friday, Feb. 21. Call Worship 1800 Mr. Smith at 2137. Spaghetti wI Iglesia Ni Cristo Meatballs, Toasted (Sanctuary B) Sunday Bread, Fruited Worship 2000 Perform to Serve, from page 3 Gelatin, Milk

Temple advancement exam results (passed but not advanced), Sailors who (Sanctuary C) Sunday hold critical NEC (Navy Enlisted Classification) codes as stated in - THURSDAY- Worship 0800 & 1700 the most recent CREO/REGA message, and promotion Seventh Day Adventist recommendations on the last two regular periodic evaluations. (Sanctuary B) "COs are by design the primary control point for Perform to Combination Pizza, Saturday Divine Service 1100 Serve, because they make the quality decision to recommend a Sailor Carrot Sticks, for retention. We're committed to keeping the focus on fleet Islamic Service Green Beans, readiness and opportunity for Sailors." (Classroom 18)) Sliced Pears, Friday Command leadership teams can work most effectively with Worship 1300 Sailors by monitoring rating status from the CREO/REGA Sugar Cookies, United Jamacian messages. These contain valuable information to share with first- Milk Fellowship (BLDG. 1036 - Next to Phoenix Cable) term Sailors on the best options available for reenlistment and Sunday Service 1100 & 1830 continued success. -FRIDAY - Camp America Chapel "We'll always keep mission readiness at the top of the priority Sunday list," said Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Terry Scott, "and Praise & Worship 0900 at the same time we're committed to providing Sailors a good chance Bus Transportation Available at Hot Dogs, 0800 at Windward Loop and 0815 to advance. Perform to Serve will help with both of these and that's French Fries, at Tierra Kay. a win-win for our Navy and our Navy family." Sweet Peas, For information about For more information regarding Perform to Serve see Sunday School,, Education NAVADMIN 031/03 available on the Web at http:// Fresh Fruit, Programs, Bible Study, Prayer Groups, etc. Call the www.bupers.navy.mil or call Navy Personnel Command's Customer Milk Chaplain's Office at 2323. Service Center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC.

Friday, February 14, 2003 - Page 9 J GUANTANAMO 81 | Creature Feature "Creature Features" are submittedby The Guantanamo Bay Ciguatera Environmental Office (Fish Poisoning)

By Paul Schoenfeld Natural Resources Manager Ciguatera is the most common non-bacterial fish poisoning in the U.S. It is caused by eating fish that have accumulated a toxin called ciguatoxin. Ciguatoxin is produced by certain dinoflagellates (algae) associated with coral reefs, and most notably by the dinoflagallate called Gambierdiscus toxicus. This toxin bioaccumulates meaning it is passed up the food chain and becomes concentrated in the predatory fish at the upper end of the food chain. While it is possible rapidly. Although GTMO lies within the geographic boundaries of to become intoxicated from consuming the herbivorous (grazing) fish, ciguatera occurrence, Base residents should continue their normal ciguatera is more commonly associated with the upper end predators lifestyles with respect to seafood. In the event symptoms develop after such as barracuda, amberjack, eels, and others. An estimated 425 consuming seafood, get medical attention promptly and mention the different species of fish are believed to be able to carry ciguatoxin. possibility of ciguatera. Invertebrates and shellfish can also accumulate this toxin. Ciguatera is generally distributed in the tropics between the North and South 35 degree latitudes although there is much variation including Reef Raiders Membership Drive, T-Shirt Sale being unknown in areas within these latitudes and being found outside Sunday, February 16 these latitudes. In addition, the presence of these certain dinoflagellates does not necessarily mean ciguatera will be present. It is believed that NEX Atrium noon to 2pm. ciguatoxin production is associated with the destruction of coral reefs by either natural or man-made impacts. When reefs are destroyed, the President's Day Fun Dive damaged surfaces are quickly colonized by a variety of macro-algae Monday, February 17 - 9am at Windmill Beach species which act as hosts and even provide habitat for the Call Joyce Fricker at 5526 for info. dinoflagellates which produce the toxins. Ciguatera has been known since the 1500's when Spanish explorers blamed a snail called cigua for making them sick. However, it was not until 1958 when scientists believed the source was a benthic (meaning Yatera Seca Golf Club bottom of the sea) micro-organism and in the late 1970's when researchers identified it as a dinoflagellate. Since then, progress has Golf Scramble - Saturday Feb. 15 at 8:30am been made in identifying the different species, different toxins, and Donations - memberss $5/non-members different actions of these toxins along with more advanced treatments for ciguatera. Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Ciguatoxin and other similar toxins associated with ciguatera are President's Day Golf Tournament quite stable. They cannot be destroyed by cooking and they do not Monday, Feb. 17 at 8:30am affect the taste, odor, or color of the fish. In earlier times, many island Y populations used pets or relatives to test fish for ciguatoxin. Even today Captain's Choice Format testing fish for ciguatoxin is not a simple process and requires specialized memberss $7/non-members analytical methods. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes Refreshments Symptoms of ciguatera include gastro-intestinal disorders, itching, You are responsible for your own clubs/cart. numbness, muscular and skeletal discomfort, and a reversal of hot/cold sensations. These symptoms may appear within minutes or as late as a FMI - Call Mike 4562 or Danny & Brenda, 5692. few days after ingesting the toxin. Ciguatera can also be sexually transmitted and there are indications that nursing infants can be exposed through mother's milk. So now you're thinking twice about tonight's seafood dinner! Don't Energy Conservation worry. The occurrence of ciguatera is inconsistent with respect to location and time and most reefs are not subject to ciguatoxin. Outbreaks Be receptive to innovative energy tecnology. are usually localized and knowledge of these locations is disseminated Page 10 - Friday, February 14, 2003 Contact 7708/7458.

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Apply in store. Chaz at 7466. Prices negotiable. FMI, call Jessie at 5336. NEX Salon customers of Kim Dowden: (1) ITEMS FOR SALE - Bowling ball Red Cross certified baby sitter. Kim will be off-island from Feb. 6 - 28. with carrying bag, $30. Tennis racket, W.T. Sampson E/HS: Classroom Experienced, responsible. Call 7976, Please make hair appointments for the r $5. Life vest, $5. Sleeping bag, $8. Teacher: If you are a certified and/or ask for Jessica. week of her return or the week prior to Child's roller blades - like new, $10. licensed teacher and you are her leaving. Call 4764 or 7672. Speaker phone, $10. Peruvian fur rug, interested in a position with W.T. Experienced baby-sitter of 5 years! The Guantanamo Bay American Red $10. Costa Rican hammock, $25. Call Sampson Schools, please contact the Call Mariah at 7466. Cross is recruiting volunteerswith Public 5623 or email [email protected]. high school front office regarding a Red Cross Certified baby-sitter Relations, Marketing, and/orJoumalism (3) ITEMS FOR SALE: Brother sewing possible job opportunity. available. Call Melissa at 5418. interest, to form a group to cover machine (new) - $100; Coral & shell W.T. Sampson High School is Red Cross certified and experienced. briefings for the military community. necklace with earrings - $45; 12 cook accepting applications for an Avid Need a baby-sitter call CJ at 5418. Volunteers have the opportunity to books - $20; Waterford decanter - Tutor. This position is for 3 days a represent Red Cross atofficial functions, $180; Wedgewood crystal candle week, working 2hrs each day. Call ANNOUNCEMENTS design Marketing Plans, and Gazette holder - pair $60. Call 5623 (6-10am 3500 for more information. articles describing Red Cross activities. weekdays and all day weekend) or Current and new volunteers are email [email protected]. Women, Infants & Children (WIC) MEDICAL INSURANCE UPDATE: welcome to become involved. For more Overseas - Job Opportunity - Patients with medical insurance (3) Boat seats - New - 2 Flip-flop information, contact your Red Cross Requires a BS in Nutrition, Dietetics, have 1 year from the date of service Office at 5060. cooler base seats for pontoon boat, Nursing or Home Economics. to file insurance claims. If you have each or etc. White w/blue trim. $125 Experience in prenatal, maternal or had a medical visit between Jan - $225 for both. Molded swivel helm infant nutrition required. Registered Mar 2002 and have not filed your chair wlaluminum base, snap on Dietitian preferred. Experience with claim, please stop by the Collection cushions. Brand New - $95. Call WIC desirable. Must have current Office at the hospital or call Karen Saturday, February 15-CB1185from Rich, 7990. 7 driver's license. For consideration, Brown at 72230. to 10am -adults clothes; girl clothes, please e-mail your resume, cover letter sizes 7-12; baby clothes, 0-12months. SO. BOTTLED GAS PURCHASES - As No Early Birds! and a copy of applicable licenses to: of March 3, Paper Clips Etc. will [email protected] or fax to: (210) CCSB - Sunday, 8am - noon. (1) 1989 Pontiac Grand-Am - good transfer all bottle gases to the 341-3455. Women's clothes condition. Asking $2,500 OBO. Call Hazmat Pharmacy. ALL BOTTLED Sizes 2-6, dishes, Playstation 2 and games. No Early Jered at 3780 DWH or 5652 AWH. Full-time HAZMAT Pharmacy GAS PURCHASES will be made at Birds! Warehouse Worker. Apply at Paper the Hazmat Pharmacy. For more (2) 2002 Milan Scooter- 50cc engine, Clips Etc. POC -Branson Taylor at electricstart, 75mpg, 30+mph. $1450. 4603. FMI, call Norm at 7448. (3) Dune Buggy - Only one in GTMO! Following are job vacancies open 80's VW engine, runs great. Serious through the Human Resource inquiries only! Asking $2,400. No Division. FMI, call 4822 or 4430. dune buggy rides. Call 7990. Open Continuous Vacancies: (3) Motorcycle - 2000 Yamaha YZF- * Firefighter, 1 cutoff 11/20/02, closes R6 Royal Blue/White. 11K miles. Just 11/06/03 Iwetem had oil changed and chain lubed. *Open to permanent, full-time New clutch. Upgrades include; Jamaican Foreign National Connor James Ward Complete performance exhaust, employees who were recruited and Born: February 6,, 2003 stabilizer; race wide tires w/ less than are employed by MWR, NEX, Naval 1k on them; EBC after market brake Station and 71bs 6oz ; 20.5" IO Tenant Commands system; lay down protectors; white serviced by the Naval Station HRO to Suzanne and James Ward gauge face and gas tank braw. The and Jamaican Foreign National system has also been jetted. Custom contractor employees. rear and side lighting. The gauges Anthony Paris Walker are digital. Comes with a full face helmet, gloves and reflector vest. The E'. Born: February 10,, 2003 bike has never been laid down. Math Tutor: Elementary, high school + a 71bs 13oz ; 20" Excellentcondition. r $7,000 OBO. FMI, and college math. Email contact Paul after 2PM at 7404. [email protected]. to Deborah and Paul Walker Need a night to yourself, or just want to go out. Certified and experienced 318 motor and any dodge truck parts. baby-sitter. Call Amanda at 7892. S o f 19t % Friday, February 14, 2003- Page 11 THE WILD THORNBERRY'S ^ Y~g 1Apeul5." FamilylAdventure 1 hr. 26 min Movies StStarring: Valentine's Day Special Michael Balzary, FRIDAY, FEB 14 Brenda Blenthyn, February 14 Lacey Chabert, 7pm The Wild 5:30 to 10pm Tim Curry, Thornberry's Movie Surf and Turf For Two Rupert Everett, PG - 86min at the Bayview Cost $40 ~ America's favorite 9pm Two Weeks Notice Liberty Center animated family goes to Africa where PG13 - 101 min Spades Tournament 12 year old Eliza, February 16 discovers that 3pm FEB Start Time poachers plan to kill an elephant herd with an SATURDAY, 15 No Entry Fee electrified fence. 7pm Star Trek: Nemesis Washington's Birthday Special PG13 - 116min February 17 Two WEEKS NOTICE Half-price on hourly rentals 9pm The Recruit for any available boat Romantic Comedy (excluding gas and the GTMO Queen) 1 hr. 41 min. PG13 - 105min GTMO Queen Night Fishing Trip Starring: February 22 Sandra Bullock, SUNDAY, FEB 16 5pm to midnight Hugh Grant, Alicia Witt, Cost is $5 per person Mark Feuerstein, 7pm Treasure Planet Sign-up at the Marina Dana Ivey, PG - 96min or call 2345 Robert Klein I Spring Bowling League 9pm Die Another Day Sign Up Teams Millionaire George PG13 - 132min Wade doesn't i Iolve or Individual Participants make a move for Spring Bowling League without Lucy FMI or to sign-up kelson, his multi-tasking Chief Counsel.After MONDAY, FEB 17 Contact the Bowling Center years of calling the shots, Lucy is giving her Cashiers at 2118 two weeks notice. 7pm Two Weeks Notice Softball Umpires PG13 - 101 min & Scorekeepers Needed THE RECRUIT Paid Positions at the base gym by March 8. Thiller/Action TUESDAY, FEB 18 Sign-up 1 hr. 45 min. Mandatory Meeting March 8 Starring: 7pm Maid in Manhattan at 1pm at the base gym Al Pacino, PG13 - 119min Marblehead Lanes Colin Farrell, Bowling Center Bridget Moynahan, New Hours of Operation Gabriel Macht, WEDNESDAY, FEB 19 Kenneth Mitchell Monday - Friday 3pm to midnight A thriller that gives 7pm The Wild an insider's view Thornberry's Movie Saturday & Sunday into the CIA's 1lam to midnight secret training PG - 86min The Rusty Anchor opens daily at 1Ham. ground: The Jerk House Farm. James 9pm The Recruit Hours of Operation Clayton (Colin Farrell) might not have the PG13 - 105min Monday - Sunday attitude of a typical recruit, but he is one of the smartest graduating seniors in the country - and 5 to 10pm he's just the person that Walter Burke (Al THURSDAY. FEB 20 Monday - Friday Pacino) wnats in the Agency. James regards Ilam to 1pm the CIA's mission as an intriguing alternative to 7pm Drumline an ordinary life, but before he becomes an Ops PG13 - 119min For more information on any of the events Officer, James has to survive the Farm. listed above, call 5225.