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C Vol. 23, No. 41 Serving Marine Forces Pacific, MCB Hawaii, Ill Marine Expeditionary Forces, Hawaii and 1st Radio Battalion October 26, 1995 1 gi ' e ' r' E irk * ' 4 I * 0 16,000 run in Marine - Marathon ... See B-1 for story Naval Academy Graduates: Come out to hanger 104 at 7 a.m. Tuesday to participate in the MCB Hawaii/ Ill MEF Hawaii video for this year's broadcast of the Army/Navy .game. For more information, call 257- 272 MARFORPAC Band The Marine Forces Pacific Band is presenting an informatory recital of solo arid small ensemble works at the University of Hawaii (Mama) Recital Hall Saturday at 7 p.m. The presentation will feature members Capt. Greg Hager of the band performing the works of Pit Mozart, RaChmall ill° ff: Rossini and stop Marines of Maintenance Section, HMH-366 change an engine in CH-53D Oct. 9 during their recent deployment to Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big Island. It was dur- Dukas as well as original composi- a ing a functional check flight that the helicopter was determined to have an engine that was under powered and needed to be replaced. For story on HMH-366 see A-8. tions by members of the band's jazz combo. Following the presentation will be 'a reception during which UH students may interact and learn more about the Marines and life in the Marine Music program. Watch out for ghouls and goblins Teach your child not to eat the good- other favors, such as holiday stickers, Provide your child with a flashlight b' Christmas Mai Nancy Tahara, RN New Parent Support Program ies before you have a chance to exam- confetti, or inexpensive gift certifi- or a lightstick to carry. ine it. lb keep trick-or-treaters from cates from fast food restaurants. Children and parents can avoid Mailing to F'PO AP 966xx address- Halloween can be a magical and eating their treats, feed them a meal 'Most toddlers are not ready for trick-or-treating problems by organiz- es: exciting time for children and adults. or a snack beforehand. Discard all haunted houses or scary costumes. ing a Halloween party with games, con- Letters and cards -- Dec. 4 A wild costume, a face painted on by items that are unwrapped, home- Parents may need to protect their lit- tests, and music. For an alternative try Priority mail Dec. 4 - Mom or Dad and a bag for trick-or- made, or appear tampered with. tle ones from the spooky stuff of this the Base Chaplain's Neewollah Party Partial air lift Nov. 24 - treating can turn kids into the happi- Kaneohe Bay Medical Clinic will be holiday until they are older. at the Main Gym. Space available mail -- No 24 est monsters on the block. open until 6 p.m. to X-ray candy. They 'Teach your child to politely refuse So let's all grab our magic wands, Mailing to Continental U.S. But it's up to parents to ensure the chil- will also X-ray candy during normal offers of going into a stranger's house carve our pumpkins, howl at the Letters and cards Dec. 13 - dren have a safe and happy Halloween. business hours the rest of the week. or car, or following a stranger for a moon, and have a happy and safe Priority mail Dec. 6 To make trick-or-treat time a little Instead of handing out candy, try treat. Teach them "No!" Halloween! No partial air lift less tricky, follow these safety tips: Space available mail I.)ec. 1. - Children should be accompanied by an adult if they are nine years old or Inside MCB Hawaii younger. Children over nine should How to prepare for All Hallows Eve have strict curfews set and enforced go through it piece by piece," said LtCmdr. Pat Dorn, clin- If you think the TRICARE heal th for their return. Encourage the older Cpl. Wanda Compton ic director, Kaneohe Branch Medical. "If any candy looks program is confusing or if you'd children to trick-or-treat in groups, or Staff writer tampered with, put it aside, The old adage 'if in doubt simply like some basic information to use the buddy system. Residents of MCB Hawaii can expect little visitors dressed throw it out' works well in this case. Our x-ray depart- about which TRICARE option . is Check that costumes are flame- to make a "killing" at candy gathering Tuesday from 6-10 ment here will also be available during normal working best for you time in to "Inside MCB retardant 'so children are not in dan- p.m. hours, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., throughout the week to check Hawaii" beginning Monday for clar- ger when near burning jack-o' lanterns The Military Police Department is asking base resi- candy parents are unsure of." ification. A TRICARE representa- or other fire hazards. dents to keep their outside lights on and check to make Start the fun with the Goblin Gallop Friday from 3-5 p.m. tive will be interviewed to unravel your child's costume has a mask, If sure their yards are free of objects that may cause an Also at 6 p.m. the Staff NCO Club is having Kreepy Keiki some of the confusion and answer make sure there are adequate open- accident. Pet owners must also ensure pets are in posi- Night II. There will be a haunted house, a costume contest, your questions. ings for breathing. One of the popular tive control when in the quarters or fenced yard. prizes and surprises. This event is open to all ranks, base "Inside MCB Hawaii" airs on base fighting ranger costumes this year has For the trick or treaters, MPD asks that they wear civilians,, their friends and family. cable Channel 2 and the program limited breathing openings. Masks reflective vests or reflective clothing during the hours of On Monday the Base Library will have Spooky Tales can be seen at 8:30 a.m., 1.:30 p.in. should not obstruct the children's darkness and to carry a flashlight. Children also need to and Costume Contest starting at 6:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m., any Monday, vision. Try make-up instead of a be supervised at all times. On Tuesday the base chaplain will be having the Wednesday or Friday, following mask. Parents should check all the candy in children's' goody Neewollah Party at the Main Gym from 6-8:30 p.m. Navy-Marine Corps News. New Keep costumes short to prevent falls. bags before letting them eat any. "A good thing to do is to Refer to the Briefs on A-7 for more detailed informa- shows air bi-weekly, addressing Make sure kids wear light colors or put dump it out on the table or in the middle of the floor and tion on these events. issues of concern to base residents reflective tape on their costumes. and employees. To suggest topics or for more details, call Public Affairs B at 257-2728. Base unites against violence / j Ark 'Inside itself. "Everyone is getting on the the CCR program incorporates the Cpl. Wanda Compton same sheet of music to put a stop to Family Service Center which pro- TWE Staff writer violence in the home, and we are see- vides programs and counseling for Briefs A-7 SEN lE An innovative program here called ing a difference," Kiefer continued. both the victims and the abuser. Blotter A-10 STOP E VI ENCE Coordinated Community Response "A higher number of domestic vio- "The MPD makes out a report on all Civilian in the Spotlight A-4 has been used to help stop domestic lence cases are being reported at an suspected cases of domestic violence," Every clime and place A-2 violence and has become the model earlier stage, so we can intervene said Owen Norton, family advocacy Movies B-3 for similar programs Marine Corps- before serious injury occurs." manager. "The next working day I go MWR Offerings ......... ..-..... , 873 wide. The community has responded and down and pick up all the reports. Sports briefs 8 -2 Here, the program begs people to are making the calls and reporting After reading the reports I will assign Word on the Street A-3 open their eyes and take action to suspected abuse instead of turning a a counselor to the case to do a further - - stop the violence taking place in blind eye and saying "it's not my assessment of the situation." You can ask the Commanding, General questions via: E-mail homes, explained Gail Kiefer, family problem," Kiefer said, such as when He explained how the counselor advocacy prevention specialist here. a call comes into the Military Police speaks to both parties separately or internet. "We are taking an aggressive Department reporting a situation and determines if there is a pattern E-Mail: approach that involves all the Major the caller feels may involve domestic of domestic violence or if it is an iso- BICE@CG@MCBH KBAY elements - the commands, medical, violence. lated incident. The counselor corn- Internet: legal, military police and more In addition to quick intervention by [email protected] importantly, the base community the police and commanding officers, See Domestic, A-10 The vision of Mai Hawaii: To be t e most responsive, efficient and innovative provider of support, training, facilities and services in the Department of Defense now and into the 2 1st century A-2 October 26, 1995 Hawaii Marine 1.1=11111111111=1M3110111.