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Guantanamo azette Vol. 54 No. 22 Friday, June 6, 1997 Woolstenhulme AC] Veronica Hollis AE2 Scott 6 9 N a v a l AMS1 Micki Wright AG2 James Derrick CTM1 Pat Blankenship AK2 Bzffy Porter Brenda Rivera CTAl Tommy Allgood AS2 B a se S IlIrsIa DS1 Robert Henriques CM2 Jeffrey Williams ET1 David Johnston E02 Danny Dunton Kimball to ET1 Bryan Mears E02 Nathan se l cte d t HMI Regina Burdette E02 Dennis Lang PN1 Kandy Solomon-Kelvin HM2 Scott Lark RM1 Jerome Bernard HM2 RichardThomas a dRM Jacquelin Verett HM2 Daniel Vandercook YN1 Ronald Riddle UT2 Juan Martinez ABF3 Hawa Ansumana EN3 Zachary Whiteker HM3 John Loving ABH3 ChadEverett E03 Jose Pumarejo HM3 Angie Navia ABH3 CarlHoward GMG3 Adam Black HM3 LauraRoss AC3 Anthony West GMG3 Michael Elam HM3 Sheri Sullivan AG3 Amy Reading GMG3 Joseph Hill HM3 Charyn Thomas AMS3 Scott Howell GMG3 Jason Schmitz HM3 Chris Thorngren CE3 Aldemar Spencer HM3 Tommy Boothe L13 Karetta Thomas CTA3 Tanisha Rose HM3 Marvin Celestino MS3 Amy Bryant DT3 David Baron HM3 Quincy Colbert PC3 Thomas Quiroz DT3 Franklin Eddins HM3 John Cope PC3 George Reynolds DT3 Kimberly Harper HM3 Andrea Crawley QM3 PatrickClary DT3 Michael Villella HM3 Vince Eggleston RM3 Michael Bishop EM3 Alicia Gaff HM3 Scottie Hendrix UT3 Douglas Riggs HM3 James Johnson YN3 Anitra Caldwell HM3 Samantha Kvistad YN3 Michael Elliott LTO.g.) William McCracken LT(i.g.) Jason Phillips 1996 Navy Chief of Information Merit Award Recipient ,. this gazette Best Military Funded Newspaper - Small Command Ashore Recycle GITMO Recycle this Gazette Gi1TMo going strong since early May. Co-chairman Dr. Art George, of Dental an@ SHOWS 7 myself have shared the responsibility for the organization and facilitation of this annual event which promises to be a huge success. At the heart of TRUE SPIRIT ,y- its success, are our volunteers and contributors. Volunteers are crucial to LT Dave Tait the fund raising activities which are expected to generate more than 50 Navy/Marine Corps - , percent of the 1997 fund drive revenue. Fund raisers afford people the Relief Society Fund Drive opportunity to contribute-as well as maybe even win a great prize, get a Co-Chairman r clean vehicle, or just have some plain ol' fashioned fun. In 1904, the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society was founded to assist Briefly, activities this year included the 3-day Naval Media Center our Sailors and Marines in need of financial assistance. Ninety- three Radiothon, a beach volleyball tournament and barbecue, sponsored by the years later, we find the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society alive and well Dental Clinic, and car washes sponsored by the Naval Hospital, Brig, Se- in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The mission ofthe Navy/Marine Corps Relief curity and Port Services. Other fund raising activities, such as A Boss for Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, Hire, took place within the work-space at many commands. Command financial, educational and other assistance to members of the naval service keypersons have not only been feverishly fund raising, but they have also of the United States, eligible family members and survivors when in need; been organizing the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society donation vouch- and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs. The Navy/ ers. Proceeds from fund raising events and vouchers will most likely pro- Marine Corps Relief Society receives no funding from the government. vide a grand total in excess of $32,000 for the 1996 fund drive. Because of the society's ability to fund itself through generous contribu- Before leaving the island Tuesday, Dr. George told me to make sure to tions, like those from Gitmo residents, many Sailors, Marines and family thank everyone involved with the fund drive. So, "Thank You" to every- members can attest to positive changes when challenged by adversity. A one involved! Without your dedication and determined spirit this year's big benefit to the society is active involvement by military command struc- fund drive would not have been such a success. Special "Thanks" needs to tures. Here in Gitmo we have received full support from all commands. go to the Naval Media Center and all who were involved with the Radiothon. This support has made our annual fund drive quite successful thus far. This fund raiser provided us with $10,000 in pledges. If you didn't listen The 1997 Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society Fund Drive has been to this event, you really missed a great time. I know my name is on a few pledge sheets. Pledges should be taken to the front desk at the Dental Clinic or to the base library. We will begin calling individuals who pledged Letter to the Editor shortly. The Naval Hospital, Dental, Port Services, the Brig and Security all deserve a great big "Bravo Zulu" for their fund raising activities. Please forgive me if I have forgotten to thank anyone for our success. Than' Two years ago we embarked on an adventure of a lifetime: we again for all of your support. Our success is truly once again proof that became a part of the Gitmo community. We left our family on the "Team Spirit" is alive and well here in Gitmo! West Coast, came east and acquired a new one. Like any other family we had bad times and good times. The bad became positive and the good became memorable. We would like to express our deepest thanks to Celso Martinez ("Compa"). Our many shared dinners will be greatly missed as much as your friendship. We would like to thank Dee and the "little boy" at 18D who have been of great help, without you we couldn't have made it. Penny and Don, our Friday nights will never be the same. Your constant friendship and support will be missed. A special thanks to Jim and Miriam Harris who's friendship went way above and beyond. They were "on call" for us 24-hours a day. Debbie and Bo Johnson, thanks for being there whenever you were needed. Friends like you are far and in between. Our list of friends goes on and on, Julie, Mike, Pam, Cindy Ervy, Roy, Janie and all of you that we have forgotten to mention you have opened a new chapter in our lives. We will not close it by saying good- bye, but instead: "Thanks for the Memories". Rick and Helen Gonzales Seabee fund raiser once * * again a huge success : Water Conservation : The Seabees erect the "Water Slide" near Caribbean Circle. The Seabee Ball committee kicked off its yearly fund drive Saturday with " For the week of May 26 - June 1 - their popular water slide. The committee raised $900 from the slide, Consumed 11,249,390 weekly with all proceeds going toward the Seabee Ball in March 1998. The " Daily Avg. 1,607,056 Seabees would like to thank the community for its support and hopes to * Goal 1,200,000 daily 6 have a water slide at least once every quarter. S *e** .** , * ees, sees. * * * * * * * * * * * Page2*Fnday,June 6, 1997*r9wam GITMO Recycle this Gazette both items is $540. ten, seven written warning and eight verbal warn- Rendered Assistance ings. A family member called 911 reporting a boy was Notice ' ;; choking on a piece of candy After many years of service, the Riding and his lips were turning Stable horses, "Popcorn" and "Buttons" were ad- blue. Security units arrived ministered euthanasia on Wednesday, due to on the scene and reported cronic and irreversible medical conditions. The following incidents occurred between the choking has stopped. The boy was trans- May 27 - 31. This information was compiled ported to U.S. Naval Hospital for evaluation and from the Base Police Desk Journal. released. Orthodontist to visit Simple Assault A patrolman reported a bicycle accident with A military member reported a fight behind injuries on Sherman Avenue near LCN. A mili- Guantanamo Bay - CDR Charles Gold Hill Towers. Two military personnel were tary member had lost control of his bicycle and Youngblade, DC, USN will be down from apprehended and released to their supervisors. flipped over the handle bars. Injuries sustained the Naval Dental Center in Norfolk at the Alcohol was involved. Injuries consisted of mi- were numerous lacerations to the face. Member Branch Dental Clinic here from June 6- 12. nor bruises. was transported to USNH for evaluation, treat- He is an orthodontist, and will only be Larceny of Personal Property ment and admitted for observation. The military seeing current patients during this inital visit. A military member reported a 22 -inch Bar- member did not remember the accident due to If you have not been contacted by the Den- becue grill had been stolen from outside the Vet- loss of consciousness. The bicyclist was wear- tal Clinic, please call them to make sure you erinarian Clinic. Estimated value is $69. ing a helmet. are scheduled to be seen. Destruction of Personal Property Traffic Accident Youngblade will be making initial as- A civilian reported a car had been dented in A military member reported backing into a sessments of pateient needs tomorrow and the Windjammer Parking Lot. A red, 1991 parked motorcycle with a GOV. The motorcycle possibly Sunday. These will be short ap- Pontiac Sunbird convertible was damaged with sustained a crack on the front fender. The GOV pointments, approximately 15 minutes. a 3" by 5" dent to drivers side door. sustained a minor paint transfer to the right side The Dental Clinic hope to being him Larceny of Government Property of the rear bumper. down on a fairly regular basis.