Tuesday U.S. Army , Republic of the December 17, 2002 Kwajalein Hourglass THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS Volume 42, Number 99 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands USAKA joins with U.S. agencies to help RMI By Jim Bennett Editor — Many federally funded aid and education agencies in Majuro may have gotten a new partner Friday in USAKA. “I see a lot of utility to getting involved here,” said Maj. David Coffey, chief, USAKA Community Relations. “I haven’t heard from one group here where I couldn’t see us doing something with them in the future.” American officials gathered at the U.S. Embassy for what they call an Expanded Country Team Meeting. They try to get together quarterly, said Jennifer Brush, deputy mission director for the U.S. Embassy. It gives the local U.S. government programs direc- tors a chance to review success stories and the various challenges each group faces, some common (Photo by Jim Bennett) to the group, others unique. The USAKA Community Relations Chief Maj. David Coffey, far right, and Stephan Notarianni, meetings also cut the duplication Host Nation specialist, carry a Christmas tree through the RMI government offices Friday on Majuro following meetings at the U.S. Embassy. See related story, page 5. (See POWER, page 5)

Computer training A loadmaster packs for Marshallese away the MD-500 helicopter inside a pays big dividends C-130 used by a By KW Hillis team with the Joint Feature Writer Terrorism Task Proving that the six-week Win- Force of Hawaii, which was out here dows Fundamentals computer last week to image class offered for Marshallese the islands and workers at the new Ebeye Com- assess the puter Training Center is a suc- installation’s cess is easy. Just ask someone infrastructure. who attended the Monday after- noon class. “I now type with both hands … (Photo courtesy of the Joint It used to take me two hours to Terrorism Task Force of Hawaii) do a report; now I’m faster,” said Thompson Tarwoj, Community Activities Bowling Alley coordi- Kwaj not forgotten in Homeland Security nator, who used to use the “hunt By Peter Rejcek tiny but vital assets at USAKA. and peck” method of typing. He Associate Editor A 13-member team with the Joint also learned proper computer Homeland security is not simply stop- Terrorism Task Force of Hawaii paid a terminology. “So I can tell the ping at the borders of the United States. visit to the installation last week to (See EBEYE, page 8) That shield is stretching 5,000 miles assess USAKA’s infrastructure, accord- across the Pacific Ocean to include the (See TEAM, page 5)

www.smdc.army.mil/KWAJ/Hourglass/hourglass.html Tuesday Page 2 Kwajalein Hourglass December 17, 2002 Editorial So long, goodbye and thanks for all the sashimi In less than two weeks the most mo- there’s no where else in the world where mentous and epochal event of the month, I can ride a rusty Huffy down the road and or at least that day, will take place — and, wave to just about everyone I see. Most of no, I’m not talking about another haircut. you even wave back — and you use all five That’s right, campers, I’m outta here. fingers; well, except for that time we Can you spell PCS? temporarily did away with sports teams And a one, and a two ... “Should auld photos ... but that goes back to the curse. acquaintance be forgot ... something, Anyway, I’m going to do something I something, something ... Auld lang syne.” normally don’t like to see too much of on Anyway, now that the sappy part is out stands out and will be cherished always. the editorial page ... but, hey, I work here, of the way, it’s time to curse all of my And to the rest of the Hourglass staff so, without further adieu: enemies, beginning with ... Oh, just been with whom I’ve worked so closely with for I would like to thank the following people informed I’m still under contract and can the last three years, four months, 26 (past and present) for joining me these last be fired and lose all unemployment ben- days, seven hours and five minutes: Where few years in what we all know as the Kwaj- efits. In that case, there are a few people has the time gone? condition, which, for a brief time, exists in and such I would like to recognize. Karen, Dan and Barbara: Thanks for a plane well above the human condition: Editor Jim “TDY” Bennett. Thanks to putting up with my moods and manias for Jeff and Kristin Mullins, Steve and Rhonda Jim for bringing me out here and ruining a so long. I’m a better writer and person for Snider, Ed and Amy Harris, Cowboy and perfectly good journalism career. A month knowing each one of you. Lexy Galloway, Chris Galloway, Joe and or so after I came to Kwaj, my old news- Kwajalein is so much like the fictional Deanna Gabinetti, Craig McCarraher and paper was absorbed by The Dallas Morn- bar on the TV show “Cheers.” Not so his stable of donkeys, LuAnne Fantasia ing News, one of the largest dailies in the much because we imbibe potent potables and Col. Curtis Wrenn, the Flemings, Sue country. I could be bureau chief by now. with improbable punctuality, but here ev- Rosoff, Julie Balter, Rich Feagler and the Seriously, though, it’s been a pleasure eryone truly knows your name. When I rest of the AFN crew, Chris Danals, Helmer to work for and with this man. He may first came here I wasn’t so sure how I’d Emos, Rusty Thomas, Thompson Tarwoj, have been my boss, but he always treated feel about losing my anonymity. But once our good neighbors at Community Activi- me as a partner when it came to this job. I realized there weren’t any porn stores ties with whom I’ve made countless friends, I’ll probably never have the creative and where I could be recognized, I relaxed. the Martindales, the Parker clan, the personal freedom I’ve enjoyed at the Hour- OK, all kidding aside: It’s going to be Herringtons and Tom and Heather. glass. difficult to leave Kwaj, not because of the Of course the biggest problem with And, far more importantly, he and his hassles on the other side of that ocean — these lists is that I’m sure to leave off wife Gina have been tremendous friends, let’s face it, we have our own problems someone, and, in this case, too many and in a place where generosity is as here, and, if we didn’t, we would do our people with such meager space. Peace common as palm trees, their friendship best to make them up — but because and good luck to you all.

The Kwajalein Hourglass Buckminster and Friends By Sabrina Mumma Commanding Officer...... Col. Jerry Brown Public Affairs Officer...... LuAnne Fantasia Editor...... Jim Bennett Associate Editor...... Peter Rejcek Feature Writers...... Barbara Johnson KWHillis Graphics Designer ...... Dan Adler

The Hourglass is named for the insignia of the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division, which liberated the island from the forces of Impe- rial Japan on Feb 4, 1944. The Kwajalein Hourglass is an authorized publication for military personnel, federal em- ployees, contractor workers and their families assigned to USAKA. Contents of the Hour- glass are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Depart- ment of Defense, Department of the Army or USAKA. It is published Tuesdays and Fridays using a network printer by Raytheon Range Systems Engineering editorial staff, P.O. Box 23, APO AP 96555. Phone: Autovon 254- 3539; local 53539. Printed circulation: 2,000 Tuesday December 17, 2002 Kwajalein Hourglass Page 3 Retiring octogenarian outlasts two power plants By KW Hillis Feature Writer Power Plant In 1941 American soldiers bombed operator a Japanese tugboat plying the waters mechanic near Jaluit. Leno Mejbon was on Leno Mejbon board, conscripted by the Japanese makes a as a mechanic. Fortunately, Mejbon subtle survived the bombing, and in 1959 he adjustment to moved to Kwajalein to work in the the lathe. The octogenarian power plant. is retiring Now, after a total of 61 years of Dec. 28 after work — 44 years on Kwajalein — 44 years Mejbon is preparing for retirement working at Dec. 28. the Power Trained by his brother and picking Plant as up what else he needed to know operator, along the way, he went to work as a mechanic boat mechanic and pilot before and machin- ist. becoming a mechanic, operator and machinist, his current occupation, at the three different power plants on (Photo by KW Hillis) Kwaj over a 44-year timeframe. Born on Jaluit in January 1922, training, Mejbon knows the ma- the machines. “He has become a Mejbon was conscripted by the chines he tends inside and out, very skilled machinist.” Japanese military to work on the according to Steve Quall, Power Medical concerns have prompted tugboat bombed in 1941. After the Plant mechanical supervisor. him to retire, but is he ready to war, he moved to Majuro. He was “Actually, Leno and I work very retire? assigned to Building and Grounds well together,” Quall said. “He has “At 80 years old, do you think it is when he first arrived on Kwajalein, been here for so long I never have to time to retire?” laughed the spry but within a month was moved to the tell him what to do. I can bring a octogenarian. His plan is to live on power plant. At first, he lived in the project in here and he looks at it — Ebeye where he has “lots of great- workers’ camp on Kwajalein run by he knows what needs to be done.” grandchildren” to keep him company the U.S. Navy, but moved to Ebeye Power Plant Superintendent Sam since his wife, Jenuk, passed away when the camp was closed. He has Donahue said, “Over the years he two years ago. outlasted two other power plants, all has done some of all of it, from A to Mejbon said he is getting a boat of his supervisors, co-workers, many Z. Right now his primary job is and plans to do some fishing. But, he of the government contractors and associated with machine shop-type of added, that he won’t be completely even the original caretakers of the work.” retiring. base, when the U.S. Navy turned That sort of experience is not “Maybe [I will] work a little bit on over the reins to the U.S. Army in easily replaced, say his workers. Ebeye,” he said. 1964. “Mejbon will be sorely missed,” Mejbon takes with him a lifetime “I’ve seen a lot of changes,” he said Quall said. of experience and left one piece of with the help of translator Diane “He is the only machinist in this advice for all employees on Kwaja- Lomari, Utilities secretary. power plant,” he said, adding that lein. Learning through on-the-job Mejbon taught himself how to use “Follow the rules,” he said. New Year’s dinner tickets sold out, but come out for the show By Peter Rejcek perform during dinner, which is open to non-ticket holders Associate Editor as well. The band and dancers will be followed by the If you don’t have tickets for the New Year’s Eve luau Tamari’i Porinetia Polynesian Revue from the Hilton Ha- dinner buffet, then you’re on your own for food. But that waiian, a troupe that includes a fire dancer. doesn’t mean you can’t still come down to the biggest Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages will be available all blowout party of the year, says Ellen Smith, superintendent night long until as late as 2 a.m., according to Smith. There of Entertainment Services with Community Activities. will be five bars going — two full-service, two wine and beer “You are still welcome to come,” she said, adding that 289 and one serving virgin smoothies for the youngsters. No dinner tickets were sold. “There will be seating there to outside alcohol is allowed, she said, and kids must leave by watch the shows.” about 10:30 p.m. The party begins at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31, at the fixed-wing Fresh flower leis to complement the aloha atmosphere, hangar (bldg. 920), with the luau dinner, which lasts until can be ordered from Macy’s West through Dec. 23, Smith 8 p.m. The local band Pure Aloha and its hula dancers will said. Tuesday Page 4 Kwajalein Hourglass December 17, 2002

Page design by Dan Adler Photos by Rhonda Longbrake Tuesday December 17, 2002 Kwajalein Hourglass Page 5 Power situation on Ebeye now under control ... (From page 1) drydock later this month. Furthermore, of service. four new generators will arrive in the Host Nation office The roll call reads like a who’s who of February-March timeframe. federally funded programs in Majuro Coffey added that because of the back- delivers trees to RMI including representatives from Mission up design, any future power outages won’t Pacific, CARE, rural development, di- affect the hospital, food storage, commu- USAKA Host Nation played saster management, College of the nications and other critical areas. Santa Claus Friday following an Marshall Islands and Waan Aelon In “Hopefully we’re talking more about Expanded Country Team Meeting Majel, a youth development program, inconvenience and lower quality of life at the U.S. Embassy. to name a few. rather than a major health crisis,” he Maj. David Coffey, chief, USAKA “This way the U.S. government is said. Community Relations, joined by speaking with one voice,” Brush said. Cooperation between USAKA and Maryanne Lane, Stephan Nota- While USAKA has always contrib- RMI has taken other forms as well. rianni and Noda Lojkar, delivered uted to the Marshall Islands nationwide When an impeller broke at one of the Christmas trees to the RMI na- through regular contact with the Em- reverse osmosis water stations on Eb- tional offices and Majuro Hospital. bassy and Pacific Command, Friday’s eye, members of Kwajalein’s FOM “These gifts were possible be- meeting and potential subsequent in- Machine Shop refashioned a new one. cause the junior and senior classes volvement marks a more coordinated The water plant produces 300,000 gal- of the Kwajalein high school, effort with specific aid agencies. lons of water a day, one-third of the USAKA and the U.S. Embassy in “The missing component is Ebeye,” million gallons needed daily. In an Majuro all worked together to Brush said, adding she hopes to involve emergency, USAKA can supply Ebeye share the Christmas traditions of aid and education agencies from that with 120,000 gallons a day, Coffey said. trees and gift-giving that we have island in future meetings. Coffey further discussed funding for in common with our Marshallese Coffey reviewed the situation on the region, adding that Pacific hosts and neighbors,” Coffey said. Ebeye for the group, updating the power Command’s Title X money, which has — Jim Bennett situation that had literally blacked out been a source of many improvements, most of the island more than a month including most recently the multi-pur- Brush reviewed the Compact of Free ago. He said power has been restored pose facility on Ebeye, is now going to Association developments. The Com- using a “patchwork of generators.” New Afghanistan and Philippines in support pact was initialed Oct. 31 and the in- coils for one generator will be flown in of the war on terrorism. tent is to sign it in January, she said. within two to three days. That genera- Brush added that the U.S. is hoping to “The timing is critical,” she noted. tor will then power Ebeye with the lure the Peace Corps back to the Marshall “Getting it signed after January threat- “patchwork” serving in back-up mode. Islands. The Embassy hopes to get a ens the administration’s ability to put Also, KAJUR is renting a new genera- Peace Corps assessment team here in the Compact before Congress in time tor from an outfit in Australia and the the near future to examine the area. for funding in FY ’04. KMRSS Worthy will bring that genera- Much of the meeting centered on “We’re very close but there are still tor to Ebeye when it returns from introductions and project overviews. a few remaining issues,” she added. Team with Homeland Security assesses USAKA infrastructure ... (From page 1) the ground also collected data as de- The team was made up of members ing to B.J. Worrell, with USAKA 500th tailed as the location of where the of the Army, Air Force, FBI and the Military Intelligence Group Detachment. valves and other necessary components Drug Enforcement Agency. In fact, the The team spent several days flying a of these facilities are. plane belongs to the Air Force while special C-130 and MD-500 helicopter, “They’re looking at what are the the helicopter is a DEA asset trans- known as a “little bird” in military vulnerabilities out here,” he said. ferred to the Homeland Security mis- circles, across the atoll, as well as Lib “People have looked at the radars be- sion, Worrell said. Last week’s visit and Namu, Worrell said. fore, but nobody had looked at what was part of a sweep through the Pacific The plane flew as low as 1,500 feet kept the radars running.” that included similar assessments at imaging the islands, he explained. The The team shot more than 9,000 feet Guam and Wake Island, he added. process involved deploying two recon- of film during their five-day visit. Some In November, Congress approved the naissance pods containing high-resolu- of that data will be shared with the creation of a Homeland Security cabi- tion cameras into the plane’s jet stream Host Nation office, Worrell said. net-level department. once it opened its rear compartment. Maj. David Coffey, USAKA Commu- “It’s a big deal that they came out “They took pictures of all the major nity Relations chief, said the photos here,” Worrell noted. The visit was islands,” Worrell said. will help his office do its job better based upon a request from the 500th The pictures include not only the because its file photos are so old. MI GP as well as the Pacific Command’s obvious assets like radars, but fuel “Overhead imagery is a basic tool desire to protect the nation’s interest tanks, water tanks, power plants and required to do the kind of long-range in the region, he explained. any other infrastructure vital to the development planning we are trying to “It’s a good feeling knowing they operation of the installation. A team on encourage in the RMI,” Coffey said. haven’t forgotten us,” Worrell said. Tuesday Page 6 Kwajalein Hourglass December 17, 2002 Classified Ads and Community Notices HELP WANTED in the Career Opportunities Book at the HR counter, Call 52592. The following on-island positions are open with Bldg. 700. Raytheon. For more information or to submit a ANSWERING MACHINE. Call Eric, 53010, or voicemail resumé or application, call HR employment, Alan Ebeye Public School has the following vacancy: 805-340-3807. Taylor, 54916, unless otherwise noted. FULL-TIME seventh- and eighth-grade English LOST SCHOOL-AGE SERVICES/CDC INSTRUCTOR. Full time. teacher. Prefer a volunteer, but will provide a salary WOMEN’S READING glasses, bright pastels in neo- Responsible for developing and implementing the to maintain a permanent teacher. For an interview, prene case. Call Cynthia, 51357H or 53662W. SAS program. Will also provide preschool instruc- call Host Nation, 54848. WEDDING BAND at softball game on Dally Field tion. Recreation or school-age background and/or USAKA currently has the following job vacancies: Dec. 12. Call Bruce, 52414. early childhood degree is required. Additional train- ing will be provided. A criminal history background ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (General), GS-14. Closes Dec. 27 SONY DIGITAL camera bag, black, with extra memory check is required. stick and battery. Reward. Call Simone, 53331 or GENERAL ENGINEER (Directorate for Public Works), 52306. VETERINARIAN TECHNICIAN. Part time. Responsibili- GS-13. Closes Dec. 26 ties include providing 24-hour emergency care, KEYS in vicinity of post office. Call 51385. routine clinical services, minimal surgery using gen- For application information and announcement eral and injectable anesthesia and assisting veteri- paperwork, call Cris Foster, USAKA Civilian Person- PLASTIC BAG containing two adult red/green/blue narian when on island. Position involves approval of nel, 54417. raincoats, one blue raincoat pants and one pink child’s raincoat, at tree-lighting ceremony. Call all pet importation and coordination with USAKA Boeing GMD has the following vacancies: concerning pet policies and inspection of pet facili- 52379. ties on Kwajalein. Previous experience or nursing BOEING GMD has numerous job openings at RTS for U.S. DIVERS mask at the marina dip tank Dec. 2. Call experience preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office engineers and technicians to support the Ground- Eric, 53010, or return to tank house. programs a must. To schedule an interview, call Beth, Based Interceptor launch effort. All positions require 52225. the ability to obtain a security clearance. Job duties FOUND will be performed at Meck Island. Some travel to SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, Elementary and high schools. BLUE GOGGLES with black rims at Emon Beach Nov. CONUS locations will be required. All positions are 30. Call 51950. Casual. Teaching certificate preferred, but not re- currently posted on the Boeing employment Website quired. A criminal history background check is re- at http://www.boeing.com/employment/sitemap. FOR SALE quired. html. For more information, call John Correnti, PCS SALE. Three-person, 1200cc Kawasaki STX Jet, DENTAL ASSISTANT, Dental Clinic. Casual. Crimi- 57161, or Steve Moore, 57072. runs great, extra parts, $4,000; two 20" TVs; eight nal history background check required. 8' fence sections, $300 or best offer; plants; ironing WANTED board and iron, $10; dishes and glasses, $30; golf Raytheon off-island positions are updated weekly LANDSCAPING BRICKS and king-size foam mattress. clubs and bag, $25; new 12' x 15' blue and green carpets. Call 54396. ELECTRIC GUITAR, $40; White’s metal/money loca- tor, like new, $30; Osterizer blender, $10; two ski vests, $10 each; Conair Foot Spa, used once, $20. Call 54784. FULL-SIZE MATTRESS, box spring and frame, good condition, $50. Call 53410. BOAT #707 with twin Honda 40s and a great boatshack, see at lot #27, will sell as package or separately. Call 52733 or 52324, anytime. SEIKO LADIES’ WATCH, new in box, gold tone, automatic, $100. Call Eric, 59662. WHITE MODULAR dresser unit, $300; treadmill, like new, $300; 100 feet of 1' x 6' fence, $650; new Bag Boy golf cart, bag, umbrella, and used clubs, $100; new golf shoes, size 11½, $20; gas grill, new tank, $50; patio bar, $75; Little Chief smoker, $75. Call 52324. PLANT SALE at Qtrs. 209-B. Small and large plants, $5-$100. Must see to appreciate. Call 52324.

Small Arms Range Notice The small arms range will be in operation tomorrow, 8 a.m.-noon, and Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon. All watercraft must observe the red flags on the southwest end of the is- land. Tuesday December 17, 2002 Kwajalein Hourglass Page 7 Classified Ads and Community Notices PROFORM CROSSWALK GT treadmill, excellent condi- dive gear with Air II, $200; Nacra 16' sailboat with 53331. tion, used six months, $375. Call Greg, 59019. brand new sails, $3,500; 27" Sony Trinitron TV, one year old, $400; over 30' of stainless steel chain, ¼", THE ROSSES and the Moselys are leaving town. Say 26' COLUMBIA sailboat, great weekender, loaded, goodbye tonight, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Yuk Club. sleeps four to five, $15,000 with boat lot #34. Boat $200; three gallons of teak oil, $75; women’s size 7 rollerblades, $10; JBL speakers, $450. Call 53159. $5 per person. Heavy pupus and cash bar. Questions lot #202 negotiable. Call 53276. and RSVP to Frank, 52390. COMMUNITY NOTICES WATERFORD DECANTERS, $90 each; child’s helmet, DUE TO the absence of the USAKA PLCO, there will not new, $30. Call 52197. YOKWE YUK Women’s Club Holiday Tour of Homes will be Dec. 23, 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $7. Call Patty, be any unsolicited bid sales at DCCB until further SMALL FREEZER, $125; Cressi 2000 LD dive fins, $90; 52797, or Dianne, 55990. notice. Questions? Call 51770. O’Brien Black Magic hydroslide, needs new strap, DUE TO the high amount of requests for medical chart $20; Hawaiian sling, $10; small microwave, $40; HOSPITALITY KITS should be returned to Furniture Warehouse. For pickup, call 53434. copies, allow at least three full working days notice soft weight belt, $10; all items in good condition prior to departure from Kwajalein. Charts requested and best offer. Call 52540. MARYLAND UNIVERSITY College will be closed Dec. without proper notice can be mailed to a forwarding SONY DVD player, two years old, $130. Call 52306. 24-Jan. 1 for the holidays. We will reopen Jan. 2. address; however, there will be an additional charge. Questions? Call 52150 or 52220. LADIES’ HUFFY bike with baskets, Kwaj-condition, TO OUR MARSHALLESE friends and neighbors: You are $25. Call 53711, or stop by Qtrs. 445-A. invited to shop at Macy’s, Macy’s West and Gimbels, CARD NIGHT , Hearts and Spades, at the ARC is every Saturday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Children under 18 will Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 9.9 YAMAHA ENGINE, runs great, $1,200. Call 52245. not be permitted on island to shop in the retail facilities. Gimbel’s will not sell food, alcohol, books, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets on Roi-Namur Tues- BIKE TRAILER, aluminum frame with hitch, $200; newspapers, drugs or sundry items. days and Fridays, 7 p.m., at Tr. 8311. If you have a Microsoft Publisher computer program, $150. Call desire to quit drinking, call 56292 and leave a 54812, after 4 p.m. CONGRESSIONAL representatives from California, Texas message. We will get back to you. and Missouri will be available to talk to their con- PCS SALE. Three 6' bookcases, $100 each; 19" TV, stituents tomorrow, 6-7 p.m., in the REB. RSVP to ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets on Kwajalein Wednes- $200; wood deck for new housing backyard, $200; 51098 by COB Tuesday. days and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., at the PBQ, second large and small plants, all for $60; 12' x 15' off-white floor, Room 250. If you have a desire to quit drinking, Berber carpet, $25; 9' x 6' beige carpet, $20; laser MASONIC FELLOWSHIP meets tomorrow, 7 p.m., in the call 51143 to leave a message. We will call you back. disc player, $20. Call 52483, or come by Qtrs. 121- Yokwe Yuk Club Kabua Room. All Master Masons B. welcome. OPSEC REMINDER: Providing our military forces with uncompromised defense systems is necessary to ROLLERBLADES, size 7, $50; electric Japanese tempura YOUTH SOCCER registration for ages 3-sixth grade is minimize risks and enhance our potential for the cooker, $25; Kitchen Aid; pots and pans; stereo through Jan. 4. $10 late fee after Jan. 4. Sign up at headphones, $5; tan briefcase with combo lock, Community Activities. $20 per child. Questions? Call successful termination of a conflict. Apply OPSEC. $30; slide/movie screen, $5; assorted Cloisonne Ware; dehumidifier, $45; quilted throw pillows, $15 each. Call 53640, 4:30-8 p.m. TEAK QUARTER sawn plank, 6' x 7' x 2", $150; set of

Classified ad deadlines Tuesday issue: noon Friday Friday issue: noon Wednesday Tuesday Page 8 Kwajalein Hourglass December 17, 2002 Ebeye computer class graduates 14 ... Marshallese Word (From page 1) are the result of properly answering a of the Day Help Desk what is wrong.” need, said Alan Taylor, manager of The class, which graduated 14 stu- RMI Employee Relations. The course Jobta - Church group dents Monday, is the first of a planned is slower paced — offering the same series of classes set up by the RSE material given in a one-day class on Training department at a facility do- Kwaj over a period of six, four-hour nated by Queen of Peace Elementary classes — and uses a teacher fluent in See you at the movies! School on Ebeye. With funding by the Marshallese at a location near the stu- Work Investment Act board in Majuro, dents’ homes. Wednesday furniture donated by Raytheon from The class turned out to be a very Undisputed (2002, R) the proposal center and RSE IT sys- lively group, said Consul, who incorpo- A boxing champion ends up in prison and tems operator Annie Consul as the rated tutorials in both typing and mouse squares off against the top boxer of the teacher, all that was needed were use into the class. “They weren’t shy … penitentiary. (Wesley Snipes, Ving interested students to make the they asked questions.” Rhames) (94 minutes) project a success. Two classes — Word and Windows Adult Recreation Center, 7:30 p.m “It is much better than we had an- Fundamentals — will be offered start- Saturday ticipated because of the level of inter- ing Jan. 27, 2003, and the classes are Undisputed (2002, R) est we’re getting,” said Romeo Alfred, already starting to fill up, Alfred Yokwe Yuk Theater, 7:30 p.m. RSE Training specialist. Originally de- said. Men in Black II (2002, PG-13) signed to upgrade the skills of work- Graduates include Tarwoj, Marok Super-agents Jay and Kay must once ers already using computers on Kwaj, Lalimo, Kimo Keju, Toj Lain, Rusty a backup list of people who don’t have again save the world, this time from a Thomas, Rantak Samuel, Asmond an immediate need to get the training Arelong, Alisa John, Joseph Iaman, monster alien disguised as a lingerie is growing. Randy Kiluwe, Florian Latrik, model. (Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones) The enthusiasm of the students and Naomi Lavin, David Adde and Henny (88 minutes) the growing clamor for more classes Lavin. Roi-Namur, C Building, 7 p.m. Sunday Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002, Obituary PG-13) George Ray Browne, 58, of Kailua, a Quality Control inspector. Mike Myers is back as the retro British died Dec. 3, George was fond of fishing with his agent and the devious Dr. Evil in the third 2002, at his buddies and sharing his catch with installment of the comedy franchise, which home after a his friends. introduces a new villain — the very weird long struggle The Aviation Department held a Goldmember. (Beyoncé Knowles) (95 with cancer. private memorial and farewell to minutes) Born in George on the flight line Dec. 4. Yokwe Yuk Theater, 7:30 p.m. Hana, Maui, He is survived by his wife, Gail; Lethal Force (2002, R) Browne was a his mother, Christina Browne; A cop (Richard Tyson) takes the law into resident of daughter, Yvonne Vieau; two sons, his own hands. (95 minutes) Kwajalein since Keoki and Mikaele; five sisters, Roi-Namur, C Building, 7 p.m. Dec. 28, 1998, Lavina Gouveia, Deborah Awai, working at the Victoria Moniz, Marilyn Wallace and Monday Aviation Irene Browne; and four grandchil- Undisputed (2002, R) Department as dren. Yokwe Yuk Theater, 7:30 p.m. George R. Browne WEATHER Courtesy of Aeromet Sun • Moon • Tides Tonight: Variable cloudiness with widely scattered showers. Sunrise/set Moonrise/set High Tide Low Tide Winds: Northeast 14 to 18 knots, with Tuesday 0656/1834 1629/0427 0240, 4.2' 0840, 1.3' higher gusts near showers. Tomorrow: Variable cloudiness with December 17 1500, 5.1' 2130, 1.2' widely scattered showers. Winds: Northeast to east at 15 to 20 Wednesday 0657/1834 1714/0516 0320, 4.3' 0910, 1.1' knots, with higher gusts near showers. December 18 1530, 5.4' 2200, 1.0' Temperature: Tonight’s low 79° Tomorrow’s high 86° Thursday 0657/1834 1803/0608 0350, 4.4' 0940, 1.0' December rain total: 5.24" December 19 Full Moon 1610, 5.6' 2230, 0.9' Annual rain total: 103.86" Annual deviation: 5.69" Friday 0658/1835 1856/0702 0420, 4.5' 1010, 0.9' Call 54700 for continuously updated forecasts and sea conditions. December 20 1640, 5.7' 2310, 0.8'