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(PPhotohoto bbyy MMigig OOwens)wens) Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 The Kwajalein Hourglass wwww.smdc.army.mil/KWAJ/Hourglass/hourglass.htmlww.smdc.army.mil/KWAJ/Hourglass/hourglass.html Commentary Army brat enjoys changes of scenery Being able to live in exotic locations of life, whether it be fi nding new friends around the world is an option many to hang out with, or even getting used people would love to have. to a new professor or teacher. If you live on Kwajalein, odds are Even though I’ve lived in many differ- you’re experiencing this to a certain ent places, I still have a home. When extent. this school year ends, I’ll be leaving I’ve been an Army brat all my life, Kwajalein and returning to that home. and I’ve had the experience of traveling Soon after that, I’ll be heading to col- to many diverse locations. Most of the lege and then off to a new world of places I’ve traveled to, I’ve also lived in. just about every southern state there is. adulthood. These upcoming stages in Although I don’t always appreciate the In different countries, or even different life are going to be action packed, with changing of life-styles (schools, friends, states, native people live differently. twists and turns around every corner. etc.), I have to acknowledge that living in When you’re surrounded by these I often complain to my parents about different places has helped me to grow people, you’re forced to adapt to their moving all over by saying, “I’m never as a person, and experience things I customs (the healthy ones at least). going to know what the real world’s like never would have known otherwise. Each time you adapt, your mind is if you move me to places like this.” But I’ve lived in three different countries: opened further and further, allowing to tell the truth, being moved all over the United States, Germany (only for a you to see things in different lights you the place (especially to places like this) year), and the Republic of the Marshall wouldn’t have ever seen while staying is going to better prepare me for the Islands. In the U.S., I’ve lived in fi ve in one spot. This life-style adaptation challenges presented to me by the “real different states, but I’ve spent time in skill comes in handy in almost any part world.” Letters to the Editor KPD offers incentive for safe bike riding The Kwajalein Police Department would like to take a mo- had a few, including one that resulted in a fatality. To en- ment to remind the community of bicycle safety. courage the community to abide by and support these laws The Hawaii Revised Standard Traffi c Codes and USAKA/ and regulations, KPD has initiated an incentive program to RTS Regulation #190-5 apply to bicycle riders as well as reward riders who follow the laws. Offi cers may issue certifi - motorists in that bicycles are considered vehicles too. All cates good for a free movie rental at Tape Escape whenever bicycle riders must adhere to these laws and this regulation they see a cyclist demonstrating bike safety. To redeem the just as if they were driving an automobile. free movie rental, individuals need only to take the certifi - Unfortunately, we are seeing an increase in unsafe acts by cate to the Central Police Station, Building 807, and they cyclists such as riding without hands on the handlebars and will receive the coupon for the free movie rental. In addition, not checking traffi c before changing lanes or turning. Such KPD will continue to sponsor the bicycle rodeos and we ask acts could cause themselves or someone else to be injured. that parents convey to their children the importance of bike The National Center for Statistics and Analysis reports that safety. KPD would like everyone to think safety and bicycle in 2002, there were 662 pedalcyclists killed in the United responsibility. States and 48,000 injured in pedalcycle related accidents. — Capt. Denise Morrow Kwajalein is not immune to these accidents and we have Kwajalein Police Dept. The Kwajalein Hourglass In memoriam Kios Calep, 62, of Ebeye died in Honolulu Commanding Offi cer.........COL Beverly Stipe on Jan. 8. Public Affairs Offi cer..........LuAnne Fantasia Calep was a grandfathered RMI employee and was a lead custodian for the Housing Editor.....................................Nell Drumheller department. He had worked on Kwajalein Assistant Editor............................Mig Owens for 27 years. According to Flynn Gideon, Housing/ Graphics Designer.........................Dan Adler Custodial supervisor, Calep was a “sweet Reporter.................................Deanna Frazier and gentle man” who will be greatly missed by his family, coworkers and Intern.................................Brandon Stevison friends. Circulation.............................Will O’Connell Calep is survived by his wife, Asneth, sons The Hourglass is named for the insignia of the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division, which liberated Bermen, Barson, Carlson, Carmie, Jodan, the island from the forces of Imperial Japan on Feb 4, 1944. Anderson and Roger and daughters 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 Carmen, Carmelia, Cathlina, and Adlynn offi cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army and nine grandchildren. He was a member or USAKA. It is published Wednesdays and Saturdays in accordance with Army Regulation 360-1 and Kios Calep using a network printer by Kwajalein Range Services editorial staff, P.O. Box 23, APO AP 96555. of the United Church of Christ. Funeral Phone: Autovon 254-3539; local 53539. services were held on Ebeye Jan. 25. Printed circulation: 2,000 The Kwajalein Hourglass 2 Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 Cleaning up Kwajalein Project raises funds for tsunami victims By Mig Owens from the bachelors, because they are not permitted to Assistant Editor enter the bachelor quarters. Fifth grader Michelle Van Rensselaer collected $200 Typically, the hundredth day of school at George total from 10 sponsors. She said, “I never knew that Seitz Elementary School would be celebrated on an people would give me that much.” individual scale with students, for example, bringing On Thursday, students from kindergarten through to class a collection of 100 jelly beans, shells, buttons sixth grade donated 100 minutes of their afternoon to or whatever they could gather. clean up Kwajalein, targeting areas on the island in Thanks to a faculty brainstorm- need of “litter patrol.” Those areas included such island ing session, a Red Cross fl yer in hot spots as Emon Beach, Ivey Gym, Corlett Recreation the teachers' lounge and sup- Center, Richardson Theater, Brandon Field, as well as port from the Parent Teacher the dock and pier, family pool and golf course. Organization, this year’s cele- Students wore gloves to pick up trash and worked bration was a fi rst-of-its-kind to separate recyclables from garbage using large, school-wide activity designed clear plastic bags. School staff members in a van to promote goodwill. circulated the island providing kids with cool water The project dubbed “A and popsicles. Wave of Relief” enabled stu- At one stop, Cheryl Shields, choral music dents to make a difference locally, by teacher and van driver, found it humor- cleaning up the island, and internationally, ous that one of the students unwrapped by raising money to help tsunami victims. the plastic from their popsicle and Envelopes sent home Saturday prompted asked, “What do I do with my eager students to go door-to-door asking for trash?” support for the project from the community in Fourth grader, Elizabeth the form of pledges. All money collected is to be Clark, said she found lots donated to the Red Cross International of cigarette butts, beer Response Fund. bottles and even a dime. Third grader, Annie Hepler A group of sixth grad- went door-to-door, phoned ers reported finding flip people and asked her par- fl ops, golf balls, a cooler ents to contribute. She said and “somebody’s pants.” her parents agreed to help her The class bagged 15 full reach her goal of $100, which she said bags of trash, according is good because, “If my mom and dad would to Tarah Yurovchak, sixth have let me, I would have put all my own grade teacher. money in it.” “The kids are aware that Organizers of the event were Sonya this is a good-will effort Sava, second-grade teacher and Terri and there are other kids King, fi fth-grade teacher and acting and adults that are in elementary school principal. need and this is who is “It’s a fun event for school spirit.” benefi ting from their ef- Sava said. “The kids are pretty ex- forts,” DeLong said. cited about it. When the envelopes DeLong offered thanks to the community for their sup- were passed out Saturday, students First grader Sandra Luksic helps pick up trash were already on the road.” She during the island cleanup project Thursday.
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