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VOL. 35 NO. 48 | DECEMBER 1, 2006 INSIDE Solomon honors namesake Self-serve Story and Photos by group of teachers per- Hawaii Department of Education assistant su- HR system JEREMY S. BUDDEMEIER formed the hula, the more perintendent, and Linda Yoshikami, the school’s Assistant Editor than 800 students who principal. A whisper of rain welcomed the students and bordered the field were the “I believe First Sergeant Solomon is here more than 100 faculty and guests as they gath- heart of the ceremony. with us today,” Yoshikami said before describ- now online ered for 1st Sgt. Samuel K. Solomon Elemen- Students played ukuleles ing his character. “He had one flaw … his kind tary School’s rededication ceremony at and performed the hula. and caring ways, [which] brought an end to his ARMY NEWS SERVICE Schofield Barracks, Nov. 22. They relayed the school’s life.” News Release The ceremony marked the 40th anniversary history to the audience and Solomon was killed in Vietnam, Nov. 3, WASHINGTON — The Army of Solomon’s death. Virginia Solomon presented numerous hand- 1966, by enemy machine gun fire as he made plans to transform the way it man- The light rain, considered a “Hawaiian bless- made gifts to the Solomon several trips to remove critically wounded Sol- ages its human resources by ing,” stopped almost on cue as the ceremony be- family, some of whom traveled from the main- diers from the battlefield. The school was ded- launching the Defense Integrated gan, and preceded the actual Hawaiian blessing land for the ceremony. icated three years later on Veterans Day, 1969. Military Human Resources System by Kahu Elias Parker. Students even performed master of cere- Other speakers, such as Col. Timothy Ryan, (DIMHRS) in early 2008. Parker’s booming voice drew light giggles monies duties. Two sets of eyes that barely 25th Infantry Division rear detachment com- DIMHRS is a secure, self-service from some students as he chanted in Hawaiian cleared the lectern took turns and slowly in- mander, expanded on Solomon’s character. Web system that will give Soldiers Earning spurs and deliberately crossed the recess field. troduced multi-syllabic last names of honored 24/7 access to personnel data, and Although numerous VIPs attended and a guests and speakers such as Clayton Fujie, the SEE SOLOMON, A-4 the ability to update and review 2-6th Cavalry Soldiers key personnel and family information without seeing a personnel face grueling specialist. challenges in a military "DIMHRS is a congressional- rite of passage mandated program sprearheaded A-5

Visit the Army DIMHRS at www.army Trees alive! dimhrs.army.mil or the DIMHRS AKO page at https://www.us.army. You are invited to the mil/suite/page/308853. concert and tree lighting by DoD [Department of Defense], festivities at Schofield on and will result in the Army signif- Dec. 6 at 6 p.m., icantly transforming the way it Generals Loop. delivers military personnel and pay," said Maj. Gen. Carlos (Butch) Pair, Defense Business Systems Ac- quisitions Executive. "DIMRS will provide Soldiers significant Web-based self-service capabilities, integrate all compo- nents on one database, and sig- nificantly reduce workload for commanders and Soldiers," he added. The self-service system will help Soldiers avoid traditional written or Spc. Mike Alberts | 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs verbal processes that can be time consuming and costly. DIMHRS will enable Soldiers to Beanie babies for everyone initiate requests for assignments, UMARLIYAH, Iraq — Iraqi children show-off their new stuffed animals received as part of a humanitarian toy distribution mission training, retirement, record up- between United States coalition and Iraqi forces during Ramadan. See full story about 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s support, dates, awards, and family-mem- OIF-deployed page A-6. ber travel. For example, it will help them transition from the Reserve to regular commission, make enlist- Thanksgiving ment extensions, take various waivers and enlisted commission- On the frontlines and in ing programs. the rear, Soldiers Army Family Action Plan reps review top issues Self-service capabilities will also celebrated the winter allow Soldiers to more efficiently MARGARET MCKENZIE •Traumatic service member’s group holiday teeming with start, stop or modify discretionary Army News Service life insurance annual supplement. allotments and savings bonds; tryptophan ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Delegates at •Co-pay for replacement parts of complete an Employee Withhold- the 24th Army Family Action Plan durable medical equipment and pros- ing Request (Form W-4); complete A-6 & A-7 conference reviewed 68 issues from thetics. an Employee Reissue W-2 Request; Army installations throughout the •Convicted sex offender registry change personal direct deposit in- world, Nov. 14–17. outside the continental U.S. formation; and change their state The issues were distributed into eight •Retroactive traumatic service mem- of legal residence declaration. workgroup categories: wounded war- bers group life insurance compensa- Another key function in rior, entitlements, family support (of tion. The top five critical active issues DIMHRS is the view-only screen, which there were two groups), force previously introduced into the AFAP which lets Soldiers view such per- support, medical (of which there were process included these: sonnel and pay items as family two groups) and outside of the conti- •Award contracts for household- member information; Service nental United States. goods shipments to moving companies Members' Group Life Insurance The top conference issues of 2006, as based on performance and claims his- (SGLI) elections; Leave & Earnings voted by the delegates follow: tory, as well as cost. Provide full re- Statements, and Wage and Tax placement value for lost/damaged •Traumatic brain injury rehabilita- AFAP delegates (left to right) Karin Markert, Myra Williams Statement (Form W-2); their record tion program at military medical cen- Michelle Zittrauer and others, participate in a work group at of civilian and military education, ters. SEE AFAP, A-4 the 24th annual conference in Alexandria, Va. awards, contracts, and more. Plantation days Tripler Red Cross volunteer treats patients with pet pick-me-ups Step back 100 years in Story and Photos by Monsarrat said the animals give ma and Déja Vu, for their weekly Hawaiian history when JEREMY S. BUDDEMEIER patients and hospital visitors a di- two-hour session at Tripler. Han- Assistant Editor version, in addition to simple pet- ley’s 6-year old dogs are clad in red sugar was king & the farm ting enjoyment. In all, she has handkerchiefs, with their names If Eloise Monsarrat had her way, was a cultural melting pot logged more than 10,000 hours embroidered, and volunteer badges doctors would be prescribing pets helping countless patients with her with their pictures dangling from in addition to pills. B-1 furry friends. separate leashes. Monsarrat, a Tripler Army Med- Sisters from a litter of 13, the ical Center Human Animal Bond For more information on dogs have participated in the pro- Program volunteer for 17 years, Tripler’s Human Animal Bond gram for the past three years, in- has witnessed firsthand the positive Program, call 433-6631. cluding a tour in Landstuhl, Ger- impact pooches and other pets have many, when Hanley and her hus- This issue had on patients. The animals, which must pass band Mark, who serves in the Air “It’s amazing how [animals] strict behavioral tests to qualify for Force, were stationed there. Lightning Spirit A-2 wake people up,” she said. the program, are true professionals. “Would you like some therapy News Briefs A-4 Sponsored by the Red Cross, Some pets even have their own today,” Monsarrat asked a passer- Tripler’s program employs one cat, business cards, which some pa- by near the entrance. The inno- MWR B-2 three rabbits and more than a tients collect. cent invitation coupled with two dozen dogs to provide a special Christine Delaney pets Karma, a 6-year old golden retriever, in the "cozy On Wednesday morning, Mon- unassuming, smiling golden re- Community B-2 type of therapy for patients with chemo corner" of the Oncology Ward at Tripler Army Medical Center, sarrat met up with another volun- trievers is irresistible for most. social, mental and physical ill- teer Debra Hanley and her Sports & Fitness B-4 Wednesday. Karma and her sister, Deja Vu, are volunteers with the nesses. TAMC Red Cross Human Animal Bond Program. two golden retrievers, Kar- SEE RED CROSS, A-3 A-2 | DECEMBER 1, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS & COMMENTARY We want to Straight Talk hear from you... The Hawaii Army Weekly welcomes articles from Army organizations, an- Duh, it’s a no-brainer, shoplifting is a crime nouncements from the general public about community events of interest BILL LAFFEA age or social standing of the of- say a piece of candy. The mother What do you say to your leges. This penalty can be serious to the military community, and letters Directorate of Emergency Services fender. tries to quiet the child by opening child? enough, especially for Soldiers or and commentaries. No one has special immunity the candy, giving it to the child, Shoplifting is the lie that can adults, considering the price of If you have newsworthy ideas or from prosecution, and the odds of then continues along shopping. Explain to youth that shoplifting jeopardize your future. groceries here in Hawaii. stories you’d like to write, coordinate getting caught are greater than No matter how you look at this is not a cheap thrill. It's a crime Many people think shoplifting is with the managing editor at 655-4816, ever before. scenario, it is shoplifting. that levies a heavy burden. just a game, especially children. What if your child is or e-mail editor@hawaiiarmyweek- We do know that teenagers nor- Juvenile offenders can be jailed, ly.com. Many don't realize they've com- caught shoplifting? mally make up the largest per- What’s all the fuss about? fined, or both. They can receive The editorial deadline for articles mitted a crime until it is too late. centage of shoplifters, but unfor- a charge of "juvenile delinquency" If you discover that your child and announcements is the Friday pri- They claim they never knew Nationally, shoplifting amounts tunately, locally, many of our has been shoplifting, be firm and or to Friday publications. Prior coor- about the serious consequences to is the single largest monetary or suffer charges that can add up younger Soldiers run a close sec- understanding. Make your child dination is mandatory. when they took a piece of mer- crime, to the tune of $20 million a to a lifetime of missed opportuni- ond. We also know that most Sol- return the stolen item to the store. Articles must be text or Word files chandise. But, truth be told, indi- day. ties. diers could have paid for a stolen The scare and embarrassment, with complete information, no abbre- viduals can save themselves much A 10-percent reduction in the A criminal conviction for item. viations; accompanying photographs grief by looking at the simple facts: amount of shoplifting, nationally, shoplifting can keep youth from especially with you as a witness, So why does anyone shoplift? must be digital, high resolution, jpeg Shoplifting is a crime. Shoplifters would have the same effect as to- holding school offices, honors may be the strongest lesson you Pressure from friends and the thrill files with captions and bylines. will be treated as criminals. tally eliminating bank robbery. and athletic positions. Plus, their can give your child to prevent fur- The Hawaii Army Weekly is an au- of taking are among reasons. Many To see the profile of a would-be In our exchanges and commis- future holds even worse prospects, ther shoplifting. thorized newspaper and is published even think no one takes shoplifting shoplifter, look in the mirror. Look saries, you may see the results of as police records can keep Don't take chances with your in the interest of the U.S. Army com- seriously. at your child. It's a sad truth, but shoplifting through loss of some youth from getting jobs, winning child's future. Take time to be a munity in Hawaii. scholarships or even borrowing good parent and give your All editorial content of the Hawaii you and everyone you know are Morale, Welfare and Recreation It’s not a victimless crime money. kids the right impression about Army Weekly is the responsibility of potential suspects. programs, due to loss of profits. the U.S. Army, Hawaii Public Affairs Shoplifters come from all walks Shoplifting is not a victimless Yet, apprehension alone will not Shoplifting can affect anything shoplifting. The right impression Office, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii of life, all ages, all professions, crime; we all pay. Though it may solve this problem. It's time we that requires a routine check of can save you, and them, a lot of 96857. Contents of the Hawaii Army and all family backgrounds. Hence, seem trivial, a seemingly innocent face this problem and give our the past. heartache. 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Public Affairs Office High School Graduation Requirements Couples go ballistic over what As newlyweds, 20 years ago, Bldg. 580, Stop 215 should be minor annoyances — Course Past New High New Board of the best piece of advice that my Schofield Barracks, HI 96857 like the proper place to squeeze a Requirement Requirements School Diploma Education Recognition wife, Naomi, and I received from Web site: http://www.25idl.army.mil/haw.asp tube of toothpaste, or whether the Diploma an older couple was “Do not go to toilet paper rolls from the top or bed angry.” English 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits bottom, or the male habit of leav- Working my way through Bible ing the toilet seat up. (On a per- Social Studies 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits College, doing part time con- sonal note, I have never under- Mathematics 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits struction work, I distinctly re- stood why women just don’t look Science 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits member my crusty old foremen, before they sit down.) The root 17 days World Language Bob, imparting that particular bit problem is unresolved anger that Fine Arts of wisdom to me. Bob had been lingers simmering just below the since last fatal accident married for nearly 40 years. Aside Career and Technical N/A 2 credits 2 credits surface. from the fact that anyone that Soldiers, as your daily re- Education In his excellent book, “Making has been married that long must minder to be safe, place a “red Senior Project N/A N/A 1 credit Love Last Forever,” Dr. Gary Smal- be doing something right, what dot” on your wristwatch. Physical Education 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit ley said, “The average person has intrigued me about Bob’s piece of Remember, a division train- little or no idea how damaging Health 1/2 credit 1/2 credit 1/2 credit advice was that he was para- ing holiday will be awarded for forgotten or ignored anger can Personal/Transition Plan N/A 1/2 credit 1/2 credit phrasing Scripture without real- the first 100 consecutive days be: alienating loved ones, sabo- Electives (any subject area) 6 credits 6 credits 6 credits izing it. with no accidental fatalities. taging relationships. Worse yet, Guidance 1/2 credit N/A N/A Bob echoed Ephesians 4:26-27: Current as of 11/29/06. most people don’t even know how “Be angry, and yet do not sin; do Total 22 credits 24 credits 25 credits much destructive anger they’re not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity.” SEE SPIRIT, A-3

“In what ways do you practice financial restraint during the holidays?”

“I give my “Through- “I don’t practice “I don’t. I try to “I just give money to my out the year it at all.” spend as much myself a wife.” I make a money as budget for budget, and possible.” each stick to it, person.” even during Christmas.”

Sgt. Benjamin CTI2 Shauna Pfc. Josh Bentley Kristina Meckler Trisha Parrish Winn Hunt B Co., 225th BSB Family Member Family Member 13th MP Det. NIOC, Hawaii Mechanic Military Policeman Briefer NEWS HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY DECEMBER 1, 2006 | A-3 Red Cross: Volunteers leave a trail of Spirit: Sleeping on anger is a no-no CONTINUED FROM A-2 cuse to play the “Blame Game.” In the blame game smiles in their wake at Tripler hospital you win by blaming someone else for everything carrying around, and from past experiences, every- that is wrong in your life. CONTINUED FROM A-1 one has some degree of buried anger. Americans are great at playing the blame game, “This (unresolved) anger,” Smalley continues, but it’s kind of refreshing to hear someone actual- “These are doctor dogs, mom- “causes more pain, drowns more marriages, sinks ly take some personal responsibility for their actions. my,” said a boy, barely taller than more children than any other power I know.” On the individual level, the way a person ex- the dogs as he approached them. Anger is a not a primary emotion. It comes from presses anger is behavior that is usually learned in Before long, a dozen Waianae High hurt, frustration or fear. For example, if someone childhood. Angry, bitter parents usually go on to School Health Academy students says something mean or cutting to us, we feel first produce angry, bitter children. It is a vicious cycle had swarmed around the dogs and hurt and then anger. that can go on and on in families for generations. were asking the usual questions — Of course, we also use anger to overcome and deal Where do you go from here? There is hope, but names and age. with fear. God gave us anger to prepare for action you must start with the man, or woman, in mirror. “Help yourself,” a smiling Mon- and to deal with life’s challenges. You cannot change other people. Waiting for sarrat told one youth. When we get angry, adrenaline pumps through your “oh so irritating wife” or your “good for noth- As the four ladies weave their our bodies and we feel powerful. It is part of the ing husband” to change before you start facing up way through the maze of multiple fight or flight response. to our own faults is nothing but a cop out. floors and departments, someone The Bible does not say, “Do not get angry.” Many It never ceases to amaze me how accurately I can recognized Monsarrat. “Aren’t you examples show when Jesus became angry. It’s pick out all of my wife’s faults, while at the same famous?” the woman asked. called righteous anger. time have such a difficult time perceiving my own. During President Bush’s brief There are certain things that should set you off The first step towards real change starts with stopover in Hawaii last week, he righteously. The important thing is to control the learning to take personal responsibility. It is a work presented Monsarrat with the Pres- emotion to do what is the right thing in a given sit- in process, but when I step back and take a good ob- ident’s Volunteer Service Award uation. Anger becomes destructive when it is ex- jective look at me, it suddenly becomes much eas- for her work in the program. pressed inappropriately or when we hold on to it, ier to forgive others. The award recognizes Americans nurse it, bury it, and use it to harm ourselves and Be encouraged. Even small personal changes in who, through their dedicated serv- others. this area can have an enormous positive influence ice, encourage and inspire others to Unresolved anger provides a very tempting ex- upon your life and marriage. volunteer. Though more than half a million have been awarded since its inception in 2003, Monsarrat is Recommended shipping dates for holiday mail one of only a few hundred volun- Contact (800) ASK-USPS, the Military Postal Agency at 1- 800-810-6098, for more details. teers who have been recognized APO AE Zip 093 by the president in person. • Space Available Mail: Nov. 27 • Parcel Airlift Mail: Dec. 2 Matthew Beat, age 2, doles out a double dose of petting to Karma and • Priority Mail/First-Class Mail, Letter and Cards: Dec. 4 Monsarrat had a gift for the pres- • Express Mail Military Service: Not Available ident and first lady as well. She Deja Vu, as Eloise Monsarrat looks on, at Tripler Army Medical Center, Wednesday. The dogs and Monsarrat are volunteers with TAMC’s presented them with handmade silk APO AE Zips 090-092, 094-098; APO AA Zip 340; APO AP Zip 962-966 Human Animal Bond Program, sponsored by the American Red Cross. lei for their two Scottish terriers, • Space Available Mail: Nov. 27 • Parcel Airlift Mail: Dec. 4 • Priority Mail/First-Class Mail, Letter and Cards: Dec. 11 Barney and Miss Beazley. the group that the previously trau- have bred Australian Kelpies in (Note: Parcel post date has passed for on-time arrival.) • Express Mail Military Service: Dec. 19 “I told Mrs. Bush the lei would matized child would like to meet Hawaii for the past 50 years. last forever,” Monsarrat said. the canine duo. “All of our children have had Monsarrat used to be well known With slight trepidation, the boy four legs instead of two,” Monsar- at Tripler, but after receiving the approached the dogs, which seemed rat said. Australian Kelpies are presidential award she has become relaxed and unaware of his anxiety. working dogs that herd by “strong full-fledged celebrity. In the first Monsarrat and Hanley reassured stares” she said. hour touring with the dogs, more him the dogs were friendly. With- It almost comes as no surprise than a dozen people recognized in a few minutes, he’s smiling and that Roger is a fifth generation de- her and offered congratulations. petting, though not completely scendent of Marcus Cummings One woman swore she saw Mon- comfortable. Monsarrat, the same person for sarrat on a billboard. The group continued to trot which the road bordering the Hon- The fame doesn’t appear to have along through other wings of the olulu Zoo is probably named. Roger gone to her head. She floats along hospital, including the oncology, taught their last dog, Qu-I, to salute with a perma-smile, at ease with dialysis and general surgery wards, on command. strangers in the hospital as if she leaving a trail of smiles in their As the holiday season ap- were in her own living room. wake. proaches, Eloise Monsarrat is At each ward, Monsarrat, Hanley Regardless of age, the faces of preparing for the Christmas Eve and the dogs check in with the patients and staff lit up as the dogs pet parade through Tripler’s halls. nurses’ station to learn which pa- approached. Last year’s parade, which included tients would enjoy therapy or might “How could you get so close and five dogs and 85 teddy bears, was have an adverse reaction. In the not pet her?” Monsarrat light- led by a 12-pound cat in a wheel- pediatrics ward, the nurse recom- heartedly asked a passing doctor, chair. mended every patient except a boy who then doubled back for a dose The cat was “too heavy to carry who recently was bitten by a rot- of therapy. and won’t walk on a leash,” Mon- tweiler on the face and arm. In addition to her work with sarrat said. After two a visit with 7-year old Tripler’s program, Monsarrat has (Editor’s Note: The Web site Nathan Gardikis and 2-year old spent her life surrounded by dogs. http://ulukau.org/index.php was a Matthew Beat, a nurse informed She and her husband, Roger, source for this article.) A-4 | DECEMBER 1, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY NEWS AFAP: Delegates come Solomon: Children honor hero’s spirit of aloha CONTINUED FROM A-1 just want to serve my country and help my from Army installations company,’” she said. “His zest for living allowed most who met Following Virginia’s speech, one student CONTINUED FROM A-1 were length and extension of de- him to come away better,” Ryan said. from each grade read a short essay that deployments; deployment personnel Sean Ross was one of those men who came scribed their school pride. household goods. tempo; and the stop-loss program. away better. “[Solomon Elementary] is so cool that I don’t •Allow Soldiers with at least 10 The need for more standard Na- Ross served with Solomon at Coleman Bar- even want to [go outside to] play. It’s cool!” ex- years of service to transfer their tional Guard, Active Guard and racks near Mannheim, Germany, in 1964. He claimed second-grader Alexandria Curran as she Montgomery GI Bill benefits to Reserve, Army Reserve, and ac- grew up near Solomon’s hometown, Hawi, a read her essay. their dependents. tive duty remote family readiness former plantation town with 938 residents in Preschooler Kalia Alonzo read a description •Authorize the use of permissive groups, and incomplete family 2000, located in the North Kohala region of the of the picture she drew for the essay contest. temporary duty for fathers upon reintegration training for children Big Island. “I like colors. Puzzles. I like to do dots. I re- birth of a child. and teens were tied for fourth Ross thinks his father knew Solomon’s father ally love circles.” •Eliminate the expiration date place. and remembered the first sergeant as a broth- In addition, more than 50 students and fac- for Montgomery GI Bill educa- For the past 24 years there have er. ulty festooned Virginia with flower, silk and tional benefits. been 618 issues in the AFAP “My second day in Germany, he came up to construction-paper lei. Two teachers presented •Allow service members to ac- process that have driven 101 leg- me and said, ‘Come on haole boy. We goin’ her a quilt. cumulate 90 days of leave until islative changes, 145 Department church,’” Ross said. “I hung out with him ever Virginia requested that some of flowers be termination of service. of Defense Army policy and regu- since.” taken to the National Cemetery of the Pacific The four services identified by latory changes, and improved pro- Solomon also met his wife, Virginia, in Ger- (Punchbowl), where Solomon is buried, so he delegates as this year’s most valu- grams and services. many. She was a teacher at Coleman Barracks would “feel [their] aloha there as well.” able are Army Community Ser- (Editor’s Note: Margaret McKen- at the time. After the ceremony, the entire student body vice; Morale, Welfare and Recre- zie works for the U.S. Army Fam- Virginia, who flew in from Utah, along with Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Cook, D Troop, formed meandering single-file lines and carried ation; Army Wounded Warrior ily and Morale, Welfare and Recre- other family members, gave encouraging words 5th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, their chairs back to the classroom like ants Program; and medical care. ation Division. For more AFAP to the elementary students and recalled her presents a flag to Solomon Elementary School from a picnic. Within minutes the sun shone Additionally, the delegates vot- news, visit the Army News Ser- husband’s philosophy of life. Principal Linda Yoshikami at the school's through the clouds, and the cheerful sounds of ed on the top five mobilization/de- vice, www.army.mil.) “‘I don’t want to be a hero,’ he would say. ‘I rededication ceremony, Nov. 22. children at recess filled the air. ployment and family-support strengths. Included on the list were Military OneSource and Army Community Service programs. Morale Welfare and Recreation, family readiness groups and rest and relaxation all tied for third place, and the rapid fielding ini- tiative rounded out the list. The top three mobilization/deployment and family challenges as determined by the delegates News Briefs Send calendar announcements to community@ hawaiiarmyweekly.com. 1 / Today Flu Shot Schedule — Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) Preventive Medicine Department will provied immunizations as follows: • Hickam Air Force Base Ex- change, Dec. 1; • Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Exchange, Dec. 2. • Tripler Immunization Clinic, Dec. 1, for all service members, TAMC staff, adult family members, Department of De- fense civilians and retirees. 2 / Saturday Road Closure — Kawamura Gate on Wheeler Army Air Field will be closed to incoming traffic Dec. 2 and 9, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Incoming traffic must proceed through Kunia Gate. Call 624- 5896. 5 / Tuesday Troops to Teachers — The fed- erally-funded Troops to Teachers program supports military members choosing teaching as their next career and may allow up to a $10,000 bonus for teaching in high-need schools. The program coordinator is available from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Schofield Barracks Education Center Dec. 5. Call 587-5580, extension 409 or e-mail hawai- [email protected]. 7 / Thursday OPSEC Briefings — Mandato- ry Operational Security (OPSEC) and briefings will be held at the Sgt. Smith Theater, Schofield Bar- racks for all garrison personnel. Briefings are scheduled for Dec. 7 and 8 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Call 655-4621. 11 / Monday USAREC Health Profession Briefing — U.S. Army Recruiting Command will sponsor briefings on the Interservice Physician As- sistant Program (IPAP), the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) enlisted commissioning program, and other AMEDD training opportunities as follows: – IPAP, Schofield Main Post Conference Room, Dec. 11, 9 a.m. – Army Enlisted Commission- ing Program (AECP), Schofield Main Post Conference Room, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. – IPAP, Tripler’s Kaiser Audito- rium, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. – AECP, Tripler, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. – Health Profession Scholarship Program, Tripler, Dec. 12, 11 a.m. E-mail [email protected] for unit briefings. Visit www.usarec.army.milor www.goarmyhealthcare.com for complete program details. DEPLOYED FORCES HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY DECEMBER 1, 2006 | A-5 Cavalry takes troops on a ‘spur-ride’ in Iraq Story and Photo by march and the firing PFC. DURWOOD BLACKMON range. 25th Infantry Division Combat Aviation Public Affairs “The spur-ride is a team effort, and KIRKUK, Iraq — Soldiers of the 2nd there are no individuals,” Haynes stressed. Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, at For- During the teambuilding event, Sol- ward Operating Base Warrior here, were diers painted buildings, cleaned weapons, dressed in full battle rattle as they un- washed vehicles and performed area beau- loaded personnel carriers into a sea of tification. With each passing assignment, chaos, similar to day zero at basic train- candidates steadily pulled together. ing. “From start to finish, you can see team- The day would prove to rigorous. A work grow, and its effectiveness. They host of challenges, tested the mettle, team- help each other as the day moves on, and work and unyielding commitment of every the level of motivation goes up,” said Soldier. Wardrobe. “This event is one of the most traditional “The ruck march was probably the most customs the cavalry conducts. This time it difficult because everyone was hurting was especially important because it took and sore after it was finished,” said Pfc. place in a combat zone,” said Command John Lott, aviation operation specialist, Sgt. Maj. Allen Haynes of the 2-6th Cav. HHT, 2-6th. Soldiers’ locked their sights on acquir- After all tasks were completed, Soldiers ing the highly coveted spurs of the cavalry. filed into a hanger for one final formation. First, though, a series of tribulations One by one, each received what he had known as the “Spur-Ride” confronted worked so hard for. them. Spc. Andrea Hettler (front, right), C Troop, 2-6th Cavalry Regiment, and Chief Warrant Officer Rourk Peterson (front, left), A Troop, 2- “I had a really great time. At first I did- “Historically, when a new trooper was 6th Cav., aid other Soldiers in moving a simulated casualty during the Spur Ride at Forward Operation Base Warrior, Nov. 12. n’t think it would be that big of a deal, but assigned to a cavalry unit, his horse’s tail it was a proud moment to strap spurs on would be shaved. This signified the Soldier he can control a horse and sword, he Although each group had its own spe- Soldiers went from one extreme to the at the end. The fact we all worked to- was in training and [gave] experienced earns his spurs. cific instructions, Soldiers found them- next. For example, they quickly traded gether gave us all a good feeling and real warriors a visual warning to stand clear of During the event, all participants — re- selves in mass confusion as spur holders combat boots for running shoes. Although pride in our accomplishment,” said Lott. the new recruit during combat,” said Capt. gardless of rank, job title or position — are changed the pre-developed plan. having been physically taxed since 4 a.m., Honorary guest Brig. Gen. Frank Kevin J. Wardrobe, commander, Head- referred to as spur candidates. Cavalry “Some of the challenges we have or- candidates completed their physical fitness Wiercinski, deputy commanding general, quarters and Headquarters Troop (HHT), 2- members in leadership positions are called ganized put Soldiers under stress,” said test then headed to classroom instruction support, 25th Infantry Division, also at- 6th. “As the horse’s tail grew back, it spur holders. Wardrobe. “We assign them tasks that and a written examination that assessed tended the event and administered an would designate a more experienced and Soldiers hit the ground running as spur seem impossible to accomplish. their knowledge of unit history. oath of re-enlistment to Sgt. Miguel seasoned rider. holders encouraged them to file into a “It’s very similar to any other leaders’ “It’s important to make sure everyone Aguirre, aircraft armament repair tech- “Today is special because, as Soldiers four-rank formation by assigned teams. course you go to,” he continued. “The knows certain lineage and traditions of the nician, A Troop, 2-6th Cav. finish the spur ride, they will be honored Candidate team leaders were then in- purpose is to bring Soldiers together and cavalry such as the ‘Fiddlers Green,’” said In addition, Wiercisnki vowed to come like previous generations,” Wardrobe ex- structed to quickly get their Soldiers ready function as a group, to give them a better Haynes. back in March and participate in the next plained, adding that once a Soldier proves for a combat-load layout. understanding of teamwork.” Challenges included an eight-mile road spur ride along with Soldiers. 25th CAB staff sergeant earns U.S.A. citizenship Story and Photo by alry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation me, to serve somehow and give some- said Terry. “That is, because America is an SGT. MAURICE SMITH Brigade, came to the U.S., along with his thing back.” idea, not a race.” 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team family, in 1989, in pursuit of better op- President George W. Bush relayed con- For Fiallo, the speech registered. KIRKUK, Iraq — It was a proud day portunities and a better life. He enlisted gratulations to Fiallo and the other serv- “I liked what he said. You can come for Staff Sgt. Tito Parra Fiallo, a Newark, in the Army in ‘98 and is currently service members, via a video message. The from China, and you can still be an N.J. native, as he raised his right hand, ing “his” country proudly in Iraq, doing president welcomed them as fellow Amer- American because it is an idea, it’s not a along with other service members, and of- his part in the war on terrorism, he said. ican citizens. race,” Fiallo stated out loud, as he ab- ficially became an American citizen dur- “In the country I am from, it is manda- Several other dignitaries also spoke sorbed Terry’s remarks. ing a recent ceremony at Logistics Sup- tory for a male to join the military when during the ceremony, including Brig. Gen. “I have the same ideas as many port Area Anaconda in Balad, Iraq. he turns eighteen. You have no choice,” Michael Terry, commanding general, 13th others in the country. I just wasn’t born Fiallo, 26, originally from Ecuador, a he explained. “Here you are given a Sustainment Command (Expeditionary). here,” he said, continuing to reflect member of Headquarters and Headquar- choice, so it felt like the right thing to do “Becoming an American can have upon the speech and his new title, citizen ters Troop (HHT), 2nd Squadron, 6th Cav- for a country that’s given so much to nothing to do with birth or ancestry,” of the U.S. A-6 | DECEMBER 1, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY DEPLOYED FORCES Beanie babies snatched up by Iraqi children Story and Photo by They contribute to SPC. MIKE ALBERTS mission success. 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs A recent mission to distribute KIRKUK, Iraq – Four years ago, a com- the latest donation was conducted by the passionate Soldier and a $6 beanie baby Iraqi Army’s 4th Division in conjunction named “Courage” brought an unforget- with Soldiers of 3rd Infantry Brigade Com- table smile to 4-year-old Sarah’s face. bat Team’s 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Over a million beanie babies later, that Regiment. Soldier’s commitment to the future of Iraq The Soldiers convoyed to the remote and American generosity continue to im- town of Umarilyah (pronounced “Amer- pact Iraq’s next generation – its children. leeh”), Oct. 22. Umarliyah is best identified “Beanies for Baghdad,” a civilian or- by reference to its nearest neighbor Tuz, a ganization based in Evansville, Ind., do- rural town 18 kilometers southwest of nates thousands of the small stuffed ani- Kirkuk. By the end of the day, Soldiers mals weekly to the U.S. Army through had handed-out more than 900 beanie Lt. Col. James Barker, squadron com- babies. mander, 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Reg- Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Nichols, military iment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, for transition team noncommissioned officer distribution to Iraqi children throughout in charge, 2-27th, said the humanitarian the Kirkuk Province. mission was a big success. The event It all began with a kind gesture. brightened the day for almost 1,000 local Barker, of Whitewood, S.D., was one children and served as another opportunity of thousands of Soldiers in Baghdad when for coalition forces and the Iraqi Army to Operation Iraqi Freedom began in 2003. demonstrate their support for the com- During that tour, Barker frequently inter- munity. acted with the local population. “The Iraqi Soldiers did the majority of “During our ‘walkabouts’ in the com- the gift handouts,” said Nichols, “so that munity, I never saw any children with their community can see [they] are doing toys of their own,” said Barker. “On one An Iraqi soldier of the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, hands out beanie baby stuffed animals to local Iraqi children in things to make life better for folks here, occasion, I threw [a beanie baby named celebration of Ramadan in Umarliyah, Iraq. even if it seems relatively minor like pro- Courage that my sister sent me] into my viding toys for their children.” bag. cepted my e-mail and published it. designated a representative to receive the through them to ensure that all the gifts Impacting the hearts and minds of the “That day, we were at an elementary “I immediately began receiving emails, beanie baby donations. The program are culturally sensitive. local population is a key component to school, he continued. “I saw a little girl and within the first four or five days there thrived. “I remove the beanie baby [pigs] and mission success in Iraq, even in the tiny about 4 years old named Sarah, and I were about 2,000 beanie babies on their Then, in 2006, Barker again deployed to angels because those symbols might be hearts and minds of the country’s next called her over,” he recalled. way to me for distribution,” he said. Iraq, this time to the Kirkuk Province. considered offensive [by their primarily generation. Barker gave Courage to Sarah, and her According to Barker, about one week Once again, he became the point of con- Muslim recipients],” Zinn said. “I really en- “You never know the future of these reaction to the gift compelled him to do later, two individuals back in the U.S. tact for beanie baby donations. joy helping the people of Iraq. My phi- children,” said Barker. “Twenty or thirty more. volunteered to stand-up a Web site at “We still receive three to four thousand losophy is that small things will eventu- years from now, one of these kids may be “When we got back from the mission their own expense. On May 4, 2003, stuffed animals a week,” said Barker. ally add up to be a big thing, and these a prime minister or regional leader and that afternoon, I sent an e-mail with “Beanies for Baghdad” was born. The toys arrive in boxes and are re- stuffed animals have a big impact.” that child will remember the kindness and Sarah’s photograph to a Web site for The program continues in Kirkuk ceived by Barker’s Soldiers. One of those Primarily infantry units and military generosity of a Soldier … a Soldier who beanie baby enthusiasts. I asked them to Barker redeployed from Baghdad in Soldiers is Pfc. Travis Zinn of West York, assistance teams received repackaged stopped and went out of their way and send beanie babies to me so that we could June 2003, yet the generosity he started, Pa. beanie babies for distribution to Iraqi chil- gave them a toy, probably the only toy hand them out to Iraqi children. They ac- continued. Each successive Army unit As the boxes arrive, Zinn, and others, go dren with the help of the Iraqi Army. that child ever had in their life.” ‘Operation Big Bird’ fills bellies ‘Yes, I’ll Story and Photo by SPC. MIKE ALBERTS give this 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs KIRKUK, Iraq — As a Soldier, he a try ...’ recalled Thanksgiving Day meals sitting on the front slope of a tank, amidst howling winds and sub- TIKRIT, Iraq — Pfc. Freddie zero temperatures in a German Roebuck, Headquarters and field. More than two decades later, Headquarters Company, 2nd he was the one charged with en- Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation suring that Soldiers didn’t eat their Brigade, tries out the dessert holiday meal under similar condi- menu on Thanksgiving Day at tions. the Wings of Lightning dining Hawaii native Sgt. Maj. Keith facility, Contingency Operating Castaneda, plans sergeant major, Base Speicher, Iraq. 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Soldiers enjoyed many of the 25th Infantry Division, coordinat- Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 25th Infantry same dishes they share with ed Thanksgiving Day festivities at Division, enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal at Forward Operating their families back home during Forward Operating Base Warrior, Base Warrior, Kirkuk, Iraq, Nov. 23. Thanksgiving. here, Nov. 23. Pfc. Durwood Blackmon | 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Castaneda, born on the island of build team- himself to making sure that Sol- Oahu and raised on the “Big Is- work and diers felt at home on this Thanks- land” of Hawaii, normally assists break bread giving Day. the brigade staff in future opera- together,” said “The bottom line is that today is tions, both tactically and admin- Castaneda. about Soldiers sitting together and istratively. Yet, he was the pri- Castaneda’s enjoying a home-cooked meal,” mary noncommissioned officer in military roots he said. “In the end, we are here for charge of developing “Operation run deep. Both each other and that’s what this Big Bird.” grandfathers day is about.” “Operation Big Bird is the term Castaneda were part of One of those Soldiers who ap- used to describe the Thanksgiving the Hawaii Ri- preciated celebrating Thanksgiv- Day festivities,” said the Honokaa fles, the predecessor to the Hawaii ing with his military family was High School graduate. “Thanks- National Guard. One uncle was Pvt. Minor Adams, supply clerk, giving gives us an opportunity to also a Hawaii guardsman, anoth- 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Reg- celebrate as a deployed unit. er retired from the Army as a mas- iment, 3IBCT. “You will never prevent a Soldier ter sergeant, and a third gave his “The job we do out here is rough from feeling home sick on a holi- life while serving as a Marine staff at times,” said Adams, a native of day,” he explained, “but ‘Army sergeant in Vietnam. Las Vegas, Nev., “but it’s a job Strong’ is about being part of a Castaneda recalled his first worth doing. I miss my wife, but team. Soldiers depend on each oth- Thanksgiving as an unpleasant ex- on this Thanksgiving I’m celebrat- er, and Operation Big Bird is a way perience while serving in a postal ing with a different family, one to recognize [our military family], unit in Germany. He committed that’s just as important to me.” DEPLOYED FORCES HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY DECEMBER 1, 2006 | A-7

Service members at Forward Operating Base Warrior, Kirkuk, Iraq, lace up their shoes and kick-off their Thanksgiving holiday with a sunrise 5-kilometer Turkey Trot Fun Run. 25th ID runs with gratitude Story and Photo by Castenada, a Hawaii native, coordinated the day’s SPC. MIKE ALBERTS festivities that were termed “Operation Big Bird.” Spc. Amanda Flemett | 2nd Brigade Public Affairs 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team After morning activities, Soldiers and their Iraqi KIRKUK, Iraq — Just as millions of American guests enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal families do at home, American Soldiers celebrated punctuated by ornate ice carvings and a red-velvet Thanksgiving by expressing their gratitude over a cake that fed 1,000. Signing bonus traditional meal. Unlike stateside observances, Maj. Gen. William Caldwell, spokesman, Multi- though, they dined with Iraqi Security Forces and National Force-Iraq, joined brigade commander Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens autographs a special message to Spc. Jasmine Joyner and local government leaders at Forward Operating Col. Patrick T. Stackpole, 3IBCT, in welcoming Ab- her husband Spc. Jon Joyner, both of 225th Brigade Support Battalion. The couple expect their baby Base Warrior, here, Nov. 23. dul-Rahman Mustafa, Kirkuk’s governor. As well, girl to arrive soon. Rizgar Ali, chairman, Kirkuk Provincial Council; After their sunrise 5-kilometer Turkey Trot Fun Clemens visited Soldiers dining at the Schofield Barracks 2nd Brigade Warrior Inn on Thanksgiving Maj. Gen. Anwar, 2nd Brigade, 4th Iraqi Army Di- Run, enlisted Soldiers faced off against officers Day. "This is a special day, and I want to spend it with special people,” Clemens said. “My family and vision; and Maj. Gen. Sherko Shakir, Kirkuk provin- during a flag football game in which winning was I thank you for your service and are so honored to be here with all of you.” far less important than camaraderie of sport and cial police chief, among others, partook of the friendship, according to Sgt. Maj. Keith Castenada, American tradition. At Inset — Ethan Bruce, son of Staff Sgt. Robert Bruce of 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, plans sergeant major, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Despite the high profile invitees, the priority for shows off two baseballs that Clemens autographed for him at the dining facility. Team (3IBCT), 25th Infantry Division. the day was the American Soldier. When work is finished. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2006

Early communal efforts and cooperative spirit turn fragments into families

Story and Photos by CHRISTA B. THOMAS Pau Hana Editor WAIPAHU — When many newcomers and visitors arrive in Hawaii, they may notice an abundance of beautiful brown or tanned “locals” who are pleasant, accommodating and the Japanese house docent embodiment of the aloha spirit. Momoko is dressed as a What may not be so obvious is that the plantation worker preparing to essence of this aloha spirit is the result of more spend a day in the fields cutting than a century of collaborative efforts among sugar cane. people of eight cultures. She is carrying a machete, a The story of this multicultural cooperative bucket for carrying cuttings, and that created the framework for Hawaii’s melting has a “kaukau tin,” or lunch Above — Puerto Rican homes were the first pot of culture, cuisine and language is told at pail, strapped to her side. the Hawaii Plantation Village (HPV). to have water pumped into their freestand- The village is 32 original and replicated ing kitchens (smaller structure at left). Her legs are wrapped in heavy denim fabric to minimize cuts homes and buildings, spread along 50 acres, Left — The Chinese Society Building, circa and scrapes from sharp cane that have been furnished to represent the major 1909, is the first stop in the neighborhood village. leaves. ethnic groups which worked the sugar cane Buildings like these were used for social functions. fields. The homes are stylized with docents, or tour guides, dressed in period costumes, clothing, Relive the Plantation Days cookware and furnishings from 1900 to the late Celebrate Christmas, Plantation Style 1930s, which portray the humble beginnings of the 400,000 migrant sugar workers. Dec. 2, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Represented are Puerto Ricans, Chinese, Fil- Call Hawaii Plantation Village at 677-0110, ipinos, Japanese, Koreans, Native Hawaiians, e-mail [email protected] or visit December’s festival will feature free Okinawans and Portuguese. www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org. samplings of holiday treats and meals en- Most notably, many of the displays in the joyed by plantation families, which in- homes demonstrated that people and cultures day, hourly ‘talk story’ tours take visitors back clude Chinese pretzels, Portuguese sweet are more alike than they are different. that included arriving late to the fields. to the time when sugar was king. Another struggle faced by immigrants was bread, Puerto Rican pasteles, Okinawan “You’ll really get the most out of your visit Great expectations meet harsh reality the threat to their identity. Each plantation sweet potato tempura, Japanese sweet by asking questions of our staff,” she said. tracked workers by ethnicity, assigning a differ- bean manju, Korean mandoo, Filipino co- Somewhat in the vein of “misery loves com- “The HPV mission is based on the museum ent number series to every ethnic group. Work- conut deserts and Hawaiian chicken luau. pany,” the similar experience of backbreaking founders not wanting the contributions of the ers each received a metal “bango,” or tag, to labor, low pay and constant supervision forged migrant workers to be lost or minimized,” Fak- wear at work and when pay was collected. Plantation homes will be decorated to dis- the bonds of the migrant workers, compelling ler said. “Their lifestyles and sacrifices are the The bango identified the worker by number, play traditional Christmas activities. them to meet on familiar common ground. cornerstone of Hawaii's successful multicultural instead of name. With blended cultures, names They dined together, shared their ideas, customs society.” may have been strange or difficult to pro- Other scheduled activities include holiday and folklore. The first Saturday of each month, HPV hosts nounce. wreathmaking, performances by the Hand In a typical plantation workday, the wake-up “Relive the Plantation Days.” This theme cele- On a placard inside the museum is a lament Bell Choir of the United Church of Christ whistle sounded at 5 a.m., the workday began brates the identity of the represented cultures, by immigrant Faustino Baysa that reads, “Most of Liliha, Waipahu United Church of at 6 a.m., half-hour lunch started at noon, pau Fakler said. “December 2, we will celebrate times they call you by the numbers. That was hana whistle sounded at 4:30 p.m. and lights Christmas plantation style,” she added. Christ’s hula halau, St. Rita’s by the Sea the thing I objected to. I wanted my name, not went out at 8:30 p.m. Sylvia Gibbs, whose husband is deployed Catholic Church of Nanakuli choir, and Liz the number…” The women workers would prepare breakfast with A Company, 209th Aviation Support Bat- Santa Ana (who will entertain by “telling the Gospel through hula”). for their families, work in the field, and still Why you tawk laidat? talion, brought her sons Orkeem, 9, and Deon, have to tend to their household chores until 3, to HPV for the November Makahiki Festival. lights out. Pidgin originated to lessen the language bar- “I read about HPV in the post newspaper cal- At noon, Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Although, laborers signed contracts that rier between native and non-native English endar and it sounded interesting,” she said. “I Hawaii will perform Okinawa Eisa Daiko, specified wages, the quality of housing and speakers. always try to find something fun to do to get an Okinawan bon-dance style taiko. medical care was not defined and was often a “Pidgin incorporated phrases and words from the boys out of the house, and this has been source of discontent. Hawaiian, English and various immigrant lan- entertaining and educational.” Santa will visit with plantation treats Homes for many of the early immigrants guages and [was used consistently] so everyone The museum is located at 94-695 Waipahu for every child: an apple, orange and were little more than grass shacks or dilapidat- could understand each other,” said Joann Fak- St. and is open Monday through Saturday, 10 candy in a brown bag. ed barracks. ler, HPV program developer. “In the museum is a.m. to 2 p.m. with guided tours each hour. Workers began to feel as though they had a plantation pidgin reference that shows how With the exception of “Relive the Plantation Admission is $4 for kamaaina and been deceived and became disillusioned with many words are still in use today.” Days” events, general admission is $13 for military, and $7 for general admission. low pay and harsh working conditions. Ap- “Our focus is truly having visitors relive the adults, $7 for residents and military, and $5 for Children under age 12 and HPV proximately one out of five workers were ar- plantation days by [seeing] how all the cultures children ages 4-11. Children and HPV members members are free. rested for desertion or for minor infractions blended,” Fakler said. “Monday through Satur- pay no admission fee. B-2 DECEMBER 1, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY COMMUNITY Children can make dough ornaments, candy cane reindeer, and a sock puppet to use in a puppet show. Cost is $3 per child. Call 655-0111 or e-mail Elizabeth.thunst- [email protected] to register.

15 / Friday Aliamanu (AMR) Chapel Christmas Coloring Contest — Youth, through age 10 are invited to showcase • Catholic their artistic talent in the Christmas color- Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – Mass Sunday, 9:45 a.m. – Religious ing contest. Illustrate favorite things about education (Sept. – May only) 1 / Today the holiday season and be eligible to win a • Gospel $10 Morale, Welfare and Recreation gift Teen Social — Teens are invited to come Sunday,11 a.m. – Sunday school certificate. (Sept. – June only) have fun with friends at the Schofield Bar- Sunday, 12:30 p.m. – Worship racks Teen Center Social. The fun will last Submit drawings to the Leisure Activities office, Building 556, by Dec. 15. Drawings service from 7–9:30 p.m. • Protestant Cost is $3 for members and $4 for non- will be displayed at the Schofield Bowling Sundays, 9:45 a.m. – Worship Center and Tropics through Dec. 23. Call service members. Call 655-0445. Sunday,11 a.m. – Sunday school 655-0111 or 655-0112. (Sept. – June only) 2 / Saturday Fort DeRussy Chapel 16 / Saturday 836-4599 Holiday Rubber Stamping — Stamp out Yu-Gi-Oh — Get ready to duel at the Tropics. Registration for the Yu-Gi-Oh tour- • Catholic boring holiday decorations. Adults, come Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass in chapel stamp a card, treat bag or a gift tag at hol- nament starts at noon and matches will (May – Aug.) start at 1 p.m. Cost is $6 and includes a pack Saturday, 6 p.m. – Mass on the beach iday rubber-stamping classes at Sgt. Yano • Protestant Library, Schofield Barracks, or at the Fort of the latest Yu-Gi-Oh cards. Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship service Shafter Library. Prizes will be awarded, and all ages are The Schofield class will run Dec. 2 from welcome. Call 655-8522. Fort Shafter Chapel 836-4599 2–3:30 p.m., and the Fort Shafter class, Dec. 10 from 1–2:30 p.m. 21 / Thursday • Contemporary Protestant Ante Up! — Put on your best poker face Sunday, 9 a.m. – “The Wave” Advance registration is required and all worship service supplies will be provided. Call 655-8002 and participate in a free Texas Hold’em (Sgt. Yano) or 438-9521 (Fort Shafter). tournament at the Tropics, Schofield Bar- Helemano (HMR) Chapel racks, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. All ID card holders • Contemporary Protestant Parents Night Out — Leave your kids are welcome to play, but should get there Sunday, 10 a.m. – Worship service and children’s church with Child and Youth Services (CYS) at Fort early because room is only available for Shafter or Peterson Center, Schofield Bar- 120 people to play. Call 655-5697. Main Post Chapel 655-9307 racks, on Parents Night Out, and then enjoy • Catholic a nice night out on the town. 24 / Sunday Sunday, 9 a.m. – CCD & RCIA Single Soldier Christmas Party — All Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Mass Children enrolled in Parents Night Out • Collective Protestant must be registered with CYS no later than Single Soldiers are invited to enjoy a free Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship service noon, Dec. 1. Reservations are first-come, turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Sunday school • Gospel first-served. Call 655-8313. Tropics, Dec. 24, 4–9 p.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Sunday school Also, enjoy great food, door prizes, a vol- Sunday, 12 p.m. – Worship service leyball serve contest, an indoor surf contest, 6 / Wednesday MPC Annex, building 791 Santa Meet and Greet — Santa is and a Texas Hold’em poker tournament. Live music will be provided by Taylor Made • Chalice circle making a special appearance at the Fort Tuesday, 7 p.m. Shafter Library, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. Come make Jazz. Call 655-5697 or 655-0968. • Islamic prayers and study a holiday craft and listen to a story from Friday, 1 p.m. • Buddhist Santa. Call 438-9521. 4th Sunday, 1 p.m. Pictures with Santa — Visit and take Ongoing Soldiers Chapel Photo Courtesy Hawaii Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation pictures with Santa at the annual North • Catholic New MWR Calendar Feature — Visit Friday – Saturday, 12 p.m. – Community Holiday Concert and Tree Light- Adoration (24 hours) ing Ceremony, Dec. 6. Pictures will be tak- Time for reindeer games the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Web • Protestant en and placed in a tree ornament or snow site, www.mwrarmyhawaii.com, and check Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – Worship service globe for purchase beginning at 6 p.m. Call The Holiday Fun Fest will be ushered in with a community parade on Bougainville out the new calendar feature. 655-0111 or 655-0112. Loop in Aliamanu Military Reservation, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. The new calendar allows users to activi- Tripler AMC Chapel 433-5727 ties by day, week, or month, in a list or Holiday-themed activities will continue at the Youth and Fitness Centers from 10 • Catholic 11 / Monday tabular format. Sunday, 11 a.m. – Mass a.m.-2 p.m. Monday – Friday, 12 p.m. – Mass Keiki Christmas Crafts — Today is the Other features allow users to receive event Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass last day to register for the Keiki Christmas The Hawaii Praise Dancers and Hawaii Military Idol Angelo Johnson will provide reminders or notifications of event changes • Protestant Craft Extravaganza. Enjoy fun, crafts and re- entertainment. For complete details, call 833-0920. by e-mail or text message, as well as down- Sunday, 9 a.m. – Worship service freshments at the Schofield Arts and Crafts load event info, e-mail event information to Wheeler Chapel Center, Dec. 13, 2–4 p.m. friends, and import events to a calendar. • Catholic Saturday, 5 p.m. – Mass • Collective Protestant HPU International Holiday Bazaar — Purchase tickets at the Blaisdell box office, and recognition of the men and women Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – Worship Hawaii Pacific University will Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor, service and children’s church celebrate its second International Holiday 877-750-4400, or visit www.ticketmas- and those who died. Bazaar from 4–8 p.m. in downtown Hon- ter.com. At 7:55 a.m., a U.S. Navy ship will olulu. render honors to the USS Arizona; the This event is free and will transform Toys for Tots — A Toys for Tots collec- Hawaii Air National Guard F-15s will fly Upper Fort Street Mall into a marketplace tion box will be located in the Honolulu over the memorial in a “missing man” of booths exhibiting cultural and ethnic Hale courtyard, 530 King St., for new toys formation. Send calendar announcements to holiday traditions from around the world. from Dec. 2-19, between 8 a.m.-11 p.m. [email protected]. HPU’s International Chorale, and Inter- For more information about Honolulu Museum Grand Opening — The national Vocal Ensemble will perform its Hale holiday activities, call the Mayor’s Of- Pacific Aviation Museum grand opening 1 / Friday Winter Concert, “A Star of Joy,” at 7 p.m., fice of Culture and the Arts at 523-4674. For will be held Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m., on Ford Is- Winter Carnival — Fort Shafter at Central Union Church, located at Bereta- more information on Hawaii’s Toys for Tots land, Pearl Harbor. Elementary School will host its nia and Punahou streets in Honolulu. HPU’s program, call 257-2531. Guest speakers will be Chuck Yeager, the Winter Carnival, Dec. 1 from 4–8 p.m. at the Chamber Orchestra will make its debut per- first man to break the sound barrier, and school. formance at the concert. 6 / Wednesday Mercury astronaut Wally Schirra. Featured at this free event will be Call 543-8071 or e-mail internation- Making Seasons Bright — The annual The museum occupies the World War II refreshments, games, arts, crafts, bouncers [email protected]. Oahu North community Holiday Concert hangars and control tower on Ford Island and a miniature roller coaster. Scheduled and Tree Lighting Ceremony will be that still bear the scars as our nation's first to appear are authentic Star Wars storm 2 / Saturday held Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at Schofield Barracks aviation battlefield. The museum is a private troopers and Aloha Santa. HPV Plantation Holidays — Relive the Generals Loop. nonprofit organization. Lots of prizes from local restaurants Plantation Days, the family event, which Maj. Gen. William H. Bran- Call the museum at 690-0169 or vis- and retailers will be raffled. Proceeds from takes place the first Saturday of each month denburg, Headquarters, 8th it www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/. this event will benefit the school’s Parent at Hawaii’s Plantation Village (HPV). Cele- Sustainment Command and Teacher Association, classrooms, the brate the holidays plantation style, Dec. 2 U.S. Army, Hawaii, will de- USS Oklahoma Ground- student council and more. Call 841-3665. from 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. liver the holiday message. breaking — The USS Oklahoma Plantation treats will be offered as visitors Santa Claus’s visiting line will Memorial groundbreaking ceremo- Family Employment Readiness Pro- make their way through an outdoor muse- open at 6:40 p.m. and will continue ny will take place on grams — Family Employment Readiness um that showcases plantation living during through the evening. Ford Island in Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 at at Army Community Service (ACS) the early 1900s. Several of the homes will be Scheduled entertainment will include 12:30 p.m., following the Pacific Aviation The Departed offices will host monthly training work- decorated in a traditional holiday theme. Wheeler Elementary School and the Leile- Museum's grand opening. shops, including interviewing techniques, Guides at each home will tell the story of hua High School Band. Call 655-0868 or The battleship Oklahoma was (R) job search techniques, resume writing, dress- how people lived on the plantation. 655-8985. berthed along Ford Island on Dec. 7, Friday, 7 p.m. ing for success, and many more — Guests will be treated to free samplings 1941, and suffered the second greatest loss Wednesday, 7 p.m. designed to assist you in your transition of traditional plantation food from various 6 / Wednesday of life during the attack. Call 473-8000, into the workplace. cultures, a wreath-making workshop, danc- Historic Boat Tours — The National Park extension 2579. Upcoming employment-centered working, singing and a visit from Santa. Service is offering two special historic Pearl shops are scheduled at Fort Shafter Cost is $4 for military and $7 for gener- Harbor Boat Tours, Dec. 6 at the USS Ari- 9 / Saturday (FS) and Schofield Barracks (SB): al admission. This event is free for ages 12 zona Memorial Visitor Center. Dino-mite Exhibit — Take a walk • Employment Orientation – Friday, Dec. and under. National Park Service rangers who on the wild side, Dec. 9 – Jan. 28 at Bish- 1, 8 and 15, from 9–10:30 a.m. (SB); HPV is located at 94-695 Waipahu St. in will take visitors around historic Ford op Museum’s latest traveling exhibit, Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 9–10:30 a.m. Waipahu. Call 677-0110 or visit www.hawai- Island will narrate the free one-hour boat Dinosaurs Alive! (FS); iplantationvillage.org. tours. Meet some of the residents of the • Job Searching in Hawaii – Thursday, Seating is limited; no reservations will be land that time forgot by joining a safari Dec. 7, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. (SB); Tree Lighting Ceremony — accepted. Instead, tickets will be distributed through prehistoric surroundings. Man of the Year • Creating a Winning Resume – Wednes- Maj. Gen. Carla Hawely-Bowland, com- beginning at 7:30 a.m., on a first-come, Moving, roaring dinosaurs, including day, Dec. 13, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. (SB) manding general of Tripler Army Medical first-served basis. Call 808-422-2771. tyrannosaurus rex, apatosaurus, (PG-13) Fort Shafter workshops will be held in the Center, invites the public to watch as dilophosaurus, velociraptor and more will Saturday, 7 p.m. Outreach Center, Building S330, and she and the TAMC staff brighten the 7 / Thursday be supplemented with interactive, hands- Schofield Barracks workshops at ACS offices, holidays at the annual tree USS Arizona Commemora- on activities and educational displays. Building 291. lighting ceremony. tion — Commander, Navy Region The museum is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily Call the Schofield Barracks ACS at 655- This ceremony will be Hawaii will host a memorial cere- and is located at 1525 Bernice St. Admission 4227, or call the Fort Shafter ACS at 438- Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. on the mony commemorating the 65th an- prices are $14.95 for adults and $11.95 for 9285 to schedule an appointment or regis- oceanside entrance. Call niversary of the Dec. 7 attack on youth, ages 4–12, and seniors. ter for the workshops. 433-4293. Pearl Harbor, beginning at 7:40 a.m Special rates are available for kamaaina, on Kilo military patrons, and children age 3 and un- The Nutcracker Ballet — The Blaisdell Center Events — The pier, which overlooks the USS Arizona der. Call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmu- Honolulu Dance Theatre presents Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Oahu’s Memorial. seum.org. “The Hawaiian Nutcracker Ballet,” Friday community center, is located in downtown The keynote speaker for this event is for- Flicka and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at Honolulu at the base of Punchbowl. Up- mer NBC Nightly News anchor and man- Missouri Tours — In honor of the 2 p.m. coming events include the following: aging editor Tom Brokaw. National Guards’ 370th birthday Dec. 13, (PG) Ticket prices start at $16 and can be • Pearl Jam concert, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. Event highlights will include music by the the Battleship Missouri Memorial will offer Sunday, 7 p.m. purchased at the box office, 1130 Bethel • Billy Joel, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, a Hawaiian blessing, Thursday, 7 p.m. St. Call 526-0506 or visit www.hawaiithe- • Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams, Jan. a rifle salute by members of the U.S. Marine atre.com. Corps, wreath presentations, echo “Taps” SEE COMMUNITY CALENDAR, B-3 5, at 6 p.m. The theater is closed Monday & Tuesday. COMMUNITY HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY DECEMBER 1, 2006 | B-3 Site sends care packages to troops, families IRS posts AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE Operation Homefront's team of volun- Donated items are not marked up, so News Release teers takes the order, boxes the selected eCarePackage visitors often pay only mileage items and ships them directly to the serv- SANTA ANA, Calif. — Just in time for the the cost of handling and shipping, ice member or family, always protecting making eCarePackage less expen- holidays, Operation Homefront has their identity and physical location. sive than doing it yourself. launched "eCarePackage," an online serv- "There's nothing like a care package to Moreover, Operation ice that allows caring citizens to send care rates for cheer a deployed Soldier or a lonely mili- Homefront has partnered packages to deployed troops and their fam- tary family, especially during the holidays," with DHL, which pro- ilies. said Amy Palmer, executive vice president vides postal service to Operation Homefront is part of CinC- of operations for Operation Homefront. overseas troops, to en- House.com, a community for military wives, 2007 "With operational security for the troops so sure direct and timely and is a team member of America Supports tight, we were concerned that care packages delivery of all care pack- You, a Department of Defense program INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE weren't getting through. So we built ages to deployed troops. News Release connecting U.S. citizens with members of eCarePackage to ensure our troops and The eCarePackage pro- the military. families continue to 'feel the love' from gram is an extension of WASHINGTON — The Internal Service members and families can regis- Americans." Operation Homefront's Revenue Service has issued the ter on www.ecarepackage.org, which pro- Items available in the eCarePackage store mission to provide emer- 2007 optional standard mileage tects their identity and location, and visi- range from toiletries and necessities to gency support and morale to our rates used to calculate the de- ductible costs of operating an au- tors can "adopt" them based on common games, books and candy. Most items were troops, the families they leave behind Defense tomobile for business, charitable, interests. Visitors then select individual donated from sponsors, particularly The during deployments, and wounded war- Department to ensure medical or moving purposes. items to create a customized care package Dollar Tree, which runs its Operation Ap- riors when they return home. greater collaboration. Beginning Jan. 1, 2007, the stan- for their chosen service member or family preciation program in most stores nation- Operation Homefront recently signed a (Editor’s Note: Information compiled from dard mileage rates for the use of a and include a personal message. wide. Memorandum of Understanding with the a CinCHouse.com news release.) car — including vans, pickups or panel trucks — will be as follows: Thursday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. – noon at Pearl- a military spouse. greet guests on Pier 8 of Aloha Tower Mar- • 48.5 cents per mile for busi- ridge Uptown, second level. On-site child care will be provided for ketplace. ness miles driven. Community STACC-registered children at least 9 months • 20 cents per mile driven for 15 / Friday of age. Nursing babies are welcome; how- Volunteer Opportunities — Give back medical or moving purposes. Calendar Friends and Nabors — Naborly Pro- ever, RSVP for child care. to the community by volunteering. It is a • 14 cents per mile driven in From B-2 ductions and Hawaii Theatre Center Call 836-4599 or e-mail MC- great way to meet new people, receive valu- service to a charitable organ- present “A Merry Christmas with Friends [email protected]. able job experience and support the Army ization. & Nabors,” starring Jim Nabors, Friday and Family. The old rate for business miles complimentary admission to all active and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 Torch Lighting and Hula Show — En- Opportunities are available on and off was 44.5 cents per milfor retired U.S. National Guard personnel Dec. p.m. joy free nightly performances (weather per- post. Free child care at an hourly rate is pro- 2006. The new rate for medical 9-17. In addi-tion, their immediate family Scheduled to appear are Jimmy Borges, mitting), 6:30–7:30 p.m. at the Kuhio Beach vided for up to 20 hours per week for those and moving purposes compares to members will receive a 50 percent discount Philip Huber & the Huber Marionettes, Hula Mound, near the Duke Kahanamoku who volunteer with ACS. 18 cents in 2006. on admission. Karen Keawehawaii, the Company Singers statue in Waikiki. Visit www.mwrarmyhawaii.com or call The primary reason for the high- Visitors must present their Guard identi- and the Hawaii Theatre Orchestra among This show features a torch-lighting and 655-4227. er rates is higher prices for vehicles fication at the Missouri’s ticket window. many others. conch shell ceremony, authentic local mu- and fuel during the year ending in Tickets may be purchased at the Hawaii sic and dancing by some of the island’s Community Calendar Briefs — October. 11 / Monday Theatre Box Office, 1130 Bethel Street, or by finest halau (troupes). Call 843-8002. Do you have announcements of upcoming The standard mileage rates are HPU Holiday Express Courses — visiting www.hawaiitheatre.com. Discounted events or activities that you would like to based on an annual study of the Hawaii Pacific University will offer a military tickets will be available. Call 528- SAT/ACT Prep — Military families post in the Hawaii Army Weekly? fixed and variable costs of operat- five-week online term Dec. 11 – Jan. 12, 0506. can receive the Scholastic Aptitude Test If so, e-mail your information to coming an automobile. Runzheimer to help service members and their families (SAT) /American College Testing (ACT) [email protected] at least International, an independent con- maximize accelerated educational oppor- Army Community Theatre — Army Power Prep DVD/CD-Rom training two weeks in advance of your event or ac- tractor, conducted the study for tunities. Community Theatre presents “Annie,” programs to prepare for taking the actual tivity. the IRS. Registration is open now for the featuring Channing Weir in the title role, at exams. This program is available in either The mileage rate for charitable classroom-based interim, Dec. 16 – Jan. 6, the Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter. a single DVD or two CD-ROM set Lyon Arboretum — The Lyon Arboretum, miles is set by statute. and the online holiday interims. The show will run Fridays and that includes more than 11 hours of train- a 193-acre rainforest botanical garden, is Revenue Procedure 2006-49 HPU also offers a new scholarship Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. throughout December. ing video and 25-40 hours of student offering free, guided tours, weekdays from contains more information on program to assist spouses of military per- Tickets are $15 and $20 for adults, participation. 10–11:30 a.m. these standard mileage rates. sonnel. and $12 and $15 for children, at the ACT The program is valued at $200, which The tour is limited to the first 12 partic- Call HPU Tripler campus, 687-7036; Box Office, Season tickets are priced at will be subsidized 100 percent by the ipants. For reservations, call 988-0461. e-mail [email protected]; call the Schofield $60 and $75 for adults, and $45 and Victory Sports Group. The sponsoring group The Arboretum is open Monday-Friday, Barracks campus, 624-9881; or e-mail $50 for children, for a four-show musical is made up of professional football players 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and closed on state and fed- [email protected]. series. from around the world. eral holidays. Visit www.hpu.edu/military for more The season will run through May 2007. Military families pay only the $9.95 information on specific course offerings Call 438-4480 or view details at shipping and handling charge. Customers Classical Singers — Hawaii Vocal and spouse scholarship eligibility require- www.squareone.org/ACT. may visit www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil Arts Ensemble, Hawaii’s premiere cham- ments. to confirm military status, then on to the or- ber chorus, is looking for a few experi- der page to request the programs. Call the enced voices to join them for their 15th 14 / Thursday Ongoing School Liaison Office at 655-9818. anniversary season. Signing Santa — Pearlridge Mall Experienced classical singers with strong welcomes the state’s lone deaf and Wives of the Warriors — The Military Aloha Tower — Any Tuesday from music skills; clear, flexible voices; and the signing Santa at the 15th Annual Deaf Council of Catholic Women (MCCW) at 2:30 to 3 p.m., get free ukulele lessons commitment to making beautiful choral Santa Celebration. Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) at the Hawaiian Ukulele Co. Call 536-3228 music at the highest professional level are In the only yuletide celebration chapel meets each Thursday at 9:15 a.m. in for more details. wanted. of its kind, more than 100 deaf and hard- the chapel for its fall Bible study, “Wives of Also, any day from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Auditions will be held by appointment of-hearing children from around the state the Warriors.” The focus of this Bible study enjoy an enchanting performance of only. Call 261-6495 or e-mail maestro- will share their wishes with Santa, is to learning to live confidently in Christ as the Star of Honolulu hula dancers as they [email protected]. B-4 | DECEMBER 1, 2006 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY SPORTS & FITNESS able from Schofield Barracks. Call 0856/0101 or visit www.mwrarmy- 655-0112 or e-mail Elizabeth.thun- hawaii.com/hon.asp for an appli- [email protected] by Dec. cation. 1 to register. 9 / Saturday Ongoing Golf Sale — Don’t miss the holiday sale at Leilehua Pro Shop, Hatha Yoga — Relish the tra- Dec. 9 and 16. Enjoy great savings ditional approach to yoga that aids from various golf vendors. Patrons relaxation, and strengthening and 2 / Saturday will receive free holiday gift wrap- lengthening muscles. Techniques Ladies Golf Clinic — Ladies, ping with every purchase. Call can be modified based on individ- sharpen those golfing skills at a 655-2266. ual-skill level. free golf clinic. This clinic will be Sessions will be held Wednes- held from 3–4 p.m. at the Leilehua BMX Racing — Come to the days at 5 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 Golf Course located outside the BMX track at Wheeler Army Air a.m. at the Schofield Barracks Wheeler Army Air Field front gate. Field for BMX racing. First, second Health and Fitness Center. Call All required equipment will be and third place ribbons will be 655-8007. provided. Advance reservations are awarded, along with participation recommended. To reserve a space, ribbons. Trampoline and Gymnastics call 655-4653. Registration will be held from — The Schools of Knowledge, In- 4–5 p.m., and cost is $4 per rider. Spc. Joshua D. Pate | 2nd Brigade Public Affairs spiration, Exploration & Skills 3 / Sunday BMX races will begin at 5 p.m., (SKIES) Unlimited is partnering Bowling Tournament — A “5 and refreshments will be provided. Turkey Bowl with Hawaii Academy to offer a Game, No Tap” tournament will Races are held every second and military discount program for be held at the Schofield Bowling fourth Saturdays. Volunteers are The defending champions of the annual “Turkey Bowl” contest between noncommissioned officers trampoline and gymnastics pro- Center, Dec. 3. Check-in will be at needed to help make this event a (left) and commissioned officers of 2nd Brigade line up for the reading of the flag football rules by grams. 1 p.m., and the cost is $20 per success. Visit www.mwrarmy- Sgt. Maj. Errol Snyder of 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment. Hawaii Academy offers a variety bowler. Call 655-0573. hawaii.com, www.armybmx.org or of programs, including parent-tot call 656-1601. Football League players, Universi- a gift bag. Recreation’s (MWR) upcoming and preschool classes; an essential 4 / Monday ty of Hawaii football players, and Register at the Schofield Bar- 2006-2007 Intramural Basketball skills program; flexibility, fitness Moanalua Gardens Walking Trip 19 / Tuesday other college and high school play- racks, Aliamanu Military Reserva- season can be picked up at any and gymnastics programs; special — Walkers are invited to explore Football Bash Clinic — Regis- ers and coaches. tion or Fort Shafter Youth Cen- Army fitness center. Eligible par- education programs; and trampo- Moanalua Gardens and enjoy the tration will begin for the 2nd an- Clinic will be held Jan. 27 at 9 ters. Call 836-1923. ticipants are limited to Hawaii- line and power tumbling programs. gardens, koi pond and taro patch nual Football Bash Clinic. This a.m. for ages 8–12, and 1 p.m. for based, company-level, active duty Discount cards can be picked up from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. one-day clinic will be conducted ages 13–17. Cost is $40 and in- Intramural Basketball — Ap- Soldiers. at the Child and Youth Services Limited transportation is avail- by current and former National cludes a T-shirt, refreshments and plications for Morale, Welfare and Call the Sports Office at 655- registration offices. Call 655-9818.

versity of Hawaii Warriors trounce include many cultural treasures from noon–5 p.m.; and Dec. 7–9, Prenatal Exercise Program ers of all levels of experience to get the Oregon State, Dec. 2 at 7:05 and some hidden gems for locals from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. — Exercise during pregnancy has into the game. Join the club at p.m. who think they’ve seen it all. For expo details, visit been shown to positively impact Kapiolani Park, at the base of Di- Valid military identification is Actors planted along the route www.roadraceventures.com. For fitness during labor and childbirth. amond Head, for exciting rounds required to purchase up to 12 dis- will raise the stakes, along with race route, statistics and registra- Learn and practice safe exercising of cricket. counted tickets. Tickets may be secret gemstones that, if found, tion information, visit www.hon- during pregnancy. Classes are each Call Nevin at 256-8236 for purchased in advance at the Stan can take minutes off finishing time. olulumarathon.org. Monday, Wednesday and Friday match dates or visit http:// Send community announcements Sheriff Center Box Office, Mon- Winners receive fabulously tacky at the offices of Pacific Health home.hawaii.rr.com/cricket/ to community@ day–Friday, 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. Special prizes and bragging rights. 21 / Thursday & Fitness Consultants, through hcc.htm. hawaiiarmyweekly.com. ticket prices will also be available Call 203-8963 or e-mail Batter Up! — The University Dec. 30. A physician’s referral is re- at the Aloha Stadium Box Office in [email protected] for more in- of Hawaii baseball program will quired. Call 599-5918. Bike Hawaii — Join Bike 1 / Today advance or on game day. formation, or visit www.raven- be hosting a winter baseball camp, Hawaii’s professional nature Hunter Education Courses — chase.com/public_events/hi.php to led by UH head baseball Coach Masters Swim Program — guides and explore Oahu from the The Hawaii Department of Land Motocross Track — Get your register. Mike Trapasso, Dec. 21-23 and Team Move hosts a master’s rainforest to the reef. & Natural Resources is offering speed on at the RPM Motocross Dec. 28–30. The camp is available swimming program Wednesdays, Packages can include downhill Hunter Education classes. Subjects Track. The track is located in the 10 / Sunday for children ages 7–18. from 7:30–8:30 a.m., and Satur- biking, waterfall hiking and sailing to be covered include wildlife iden- Campbell Industrial Park and will Honolulu Marathon 2006 — Pitcher/catcher camp is 9 days from 7–8:15 a.m., in the Pearl off Waikiki with exclusive access to tification and conservation, be open Wednesday and Saturday The 34th annual Honolulu a.m.–noon and hitting camp is 1–4 City district park swimming pool. a remote Hawaiian rainforest. firearms and archery safety, sur- nights, from 5–10 p.m., and Sun- Marathon and Race Day Walk will p.m. The group workouts are de- Delicious meals are included. vival, game care and more. days, noon until sundown. be held Dec. 10 and is expected to Cost per camp is $120 or $200 signed for beginning and advanced To schedule your adventure, call The free classes are Dec. 1, from Mini and full-size classes will attract more than 33,000 partici- for both camps. Call 956-6247. swimmers. Expert coaching will 734-4214, toll free 1-877-682- 5:45–10 p.m., and Dec. 2, 7:45 be held. The cost is $15 for open pants. be provided to improve upon form 7433, or go online at www.bike- a.m.–4 p.m. Classes are family- practice. For class and schedule The race will start at Ala Moana and technique. hawaii.com. friendly and open to anyone age information, call 597-9020. Beach Park and finish at Kapiolani Ongoing All ages are welcome. Cost is 10 years and older. Park near the bandstand. $15 per month for Team Move Golfers Wanted — Are you Upcoming class dates are Dec. 9 / Saturday Registered runners are required Fleet Feet — Faerber’s Flyers members and $25 per month for looking for a golf group? Military 15 & 16. Register by calling 587- Scavenger Hunt — Nationally to pick up race packets at the Hon- women's running club invites nonmembers. The pool is located at or civilian golfers interested in 0200. known Ravenchase Adventures olulu Marathon Expo, which will women of all ages and skill levels 785 Hoomaemae St., Pearl City. playing golf on Sunday mornings will host The Great Honolulu Hunt: be held at the Hawaii Convention to join them at the University of at Leilehua Golf Course should call 2 / Saturday Quest for the Queen’s Gold adven- Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Waiki- Hawaii track at Cooke Field. The Cricket in the Park — The 347-8038 or 375-3322. Tee time is U.H. B.O.G.O. — Members of ture from 1-3:30 p.m., starting at ki, Dec 6–8. club meets Wednesdays from Honolulu Cricket Club invites play- usually before 8 a.m. the armed services will be offered Aloha Tower Marketplace. Packets will include race num- 5:15–7 p.m. Cost is $50 per year. a buy one, get one discount on This spirited treasure hunt ber, timing chip and final instruc- Call 277-3609. tickets purchased to see the Uni- through downtown Honolulu will tions. They will be available Dec. 6,