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Bravo, 1/3, A time for ‘heeling’ MCBH Lava Dogs fine-tunes fast rope fuel spill response at Bellows measures Recent training will Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero prepare battalion for Combat Correspondent deployment in spring Agencies throughout Pfc. Monroe F. Seigle Hawaii gathered to hone Combat Correspondent their environmental contin- gency procedures Nov. 20- Marines from Bravo Co., 1st Bn., 3rd 21, in an effort to improve Marine Regiment, went to Marine Corps MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Training Area Bellows, Nov. 19 to con- Bay’s ability to respond to duct fast roping exercises. They de- fuel spills aboard the base. scended from CH-53D Sea Stallion heli- The Base Environmental copters in a simulated combat environ- Compliance and Protection ment. Department, in coordination Fast roping is utilized when a heli- with other base depart- copter has to insert troops, but does not ments, the U. S. Coast have enough space to land. It can also Guard, State Department of be utilized in ship take-downs, when Health on-scene coordina- Marines attack an enemy ship and try to tors, and representatives of seize control of it. the Clean Island Council, “This was some awesome hands-on performed a Spill Manage- training,” said Cpl. Lucas Dyer, a squad ment Team training table- leader for Bravo Co., 1/3. “We have got- top exercise to fine-tune the ten a lot of new Marines in the last cou- base’s Integrated Contin- ple months. This is the first hands-on gency Plan. training for a lot of them.” The base’s SMTX is a year- Before engaging in the fast rope exer- ly requirement of the Oil cises, the Marines were given several Pollution Act of 1990. The blocks of instruction on the proper pro- act cites a myriad of federal cedures for descending down the rope. regulations that require the The Marines are taught that there are base to develop oil spill con- three points of contact during their de- tingency plans, notify ap- scent down the rope. They must make propriate authorities and sure the rope is secure with their hands, prepare for and respond to feet and knees until the moment they hit oil spills. the ground. “Our location is sur- After hitting the ground, they are in- rounded with highly sensi- structed to immediately move to a se- tive areas,” said Rocky cure area. Depending on the situation, Owens, an environmental they must sometimes set up a defensive protection specialist. perimeter and get accountability of all “It’s a priority of the base Marines present. to be good neighbors and “This was a confidence builder for a stewards of the environ- lot of the Marines who haven’t done this ment.” before,” said Capt. John P. Bobo, com- The first day was filled manding officer for Bravo Co, 1/3. “I with realistic spill scenarios am sure they will have even more con- Pfc. Monroe F. Seigle that exercised notification fidence the next time they perform this Lance Cpl. Beau D. Brenneis, an accounting technician with the Base Comptroller, intro- procedures, spill response duces the heel of his boot to Sgt. Nivaldo Viera, a pay clerk at Base Disbursing, during control, containment strate- exercise.” their Marine Corp Martial Arts Program training Nov. 21. Both Marines completed their The Marines from Bravo Co. are gray belt test and will be training to complete the green belt course to become instructors gies, the formation of the preparing for a deployment to Okinawa for their work sections. See the full story on page A-3. Incident Command System, in the spring. logistical and financial pro- cedures, and legal and pub- lic affairs issues. On the following day, an equipment deployment drill ‘Click It or Ticket’ kicks off on MCBH was conducted at the Water During fiscal year 2002, 321 service mem- Hawaii deputy safety director. “The differ- Front Operations facility for Sgt. Robert Carlson bers lost their lives in private vehicle traffic ence here is that the citations drivers receive those Spill Management Combat Correspondent accidents, and the National Safety Council on the base will not carry any monetary Team members who were estimates that half of them would have penalty.” interested in viewing the on- Traffic accidents, not combat or training survived if they had been wearing The MCB Hawaii MPD is stepping water operations part of the incidents, are the leading cause of death their seat belts. up enforcement by running random oil spill response. among service members, and the MCB Military members are typical- checkpoints around the base to in- “The level of play is much Hawaii Military Police Department is team- ly more likely not to wear seat- crease awareness. The base in- more sophisticated than in ing up with the Honolulu Police belts, according to NSC statis- vited officers from HPD to ac- many other areas of the is- Department to address the issue. tics. Males age 18-34 are the company the military police at land,” said Kim Beasley, The Click it or Ticket campaign started most likely not to wear seat- the checkpoints so drivers can general manager of the Nov. 21, and runs through Monday. Police belts, and since the military ser- hear first-hand what kind of fines Clean Islands Council, a on and off base are concentrating on enforc- vices are staffed with an enormous they can expect if the same viola- non-profit organization that ing seat belt use and child passenger re- number of individuals who fit that tions occur off base. helps the Hawaiian commu- straint laws to keep military and civilian dri- description, the campaign includes military Partnering with HPD not only helps in- nity train, prepare and re- vers safe. installations across the nation. crease awareness, it also helps keep Marines spond to oil spills. The crackdown in Hawaii is part of a na- “This type of activity heightens aware- and Sailors from violating rules that may Immediately following tionwide campaign in which more than ness about seat belt use, and that’s what hurt them in the pocketbook, or may get the exercise, base spill man- 12,000 law enforcement agencies and mili- we’re trying to do with the checkpoints here them injured or killed, according to agement team leaders evalu- tary installations participate each year. on base,” said Danny Tolentino, MCB Tolentino. ated the already established plans and procedures, re- viewed concerns and identi- fied unresolved issues. “The base’s ability to as- sess an emergency and de- velop an effective emer- gency response gets better every year,” said Beasley. A-2 • November 29, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

MCBH NEWS CG’CG’SS MMAILAIL BBOXOX BRIEFS ‘’I have personally experienced K-BAY CONCERT, TREE LIGHTING GOES DEC. 8 two near misses by drivers The MCB Hawaii community is invited to attend the 2002 MCBH Christmas Concert and Tree Lighting Ceremony, fea- turing the Marine Forces Pacific Band, Dec. using cell phones...” 8 at the Base Theater. BRIG. GEN. The concert will begin at 5 p.m., and the Submitted by Mr. Ray Gercas, Business Performance Office MCABEE tree lighting ceremony will follow at Dewey Square, immediately after the con- To my knowledge, the base regu- the use of cellular phones, the HRS cert. lations do not address the use of authorizes individuals to cite for The entire family is invited to bring lawn hands-free cell phones aboard MCB any activity that inhibits a driver’s chairs and blankets and relax and partici- Hawaii — only that the use of cell ability to focus on driving. pate in Christmas carolling. Plus, there will phones is not allowed while operat- Examples include, but are not limit- be skits and a special guest appearance by ing government vehicles. ed to, eating and reading. someone very special to children. Many states are now implement- Drivers who do not pay attention ing into law that personnel using a to their surroundings create an un- MSG SCREENING TEAM cell phone while driving must be due safety risk. VISITS DEC. 11-12 using a device that will allow them Of the 149 traffic accidents re- The Headquarters Marine Corps, Marine to have both hands available, and ported aboard MCB Hawaii in 2002, Security Guard Screening Team, will make not to have one hand preoccupied approximately half involved simple a visit to MCB Hawaii Dec 11-12, at the using a cell phone. backing accidents. bachelors officers quarters aboard MCB I have personally experienced While most traffic accidents are a Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, to conduct a detailed two near misses by drivers using result of inattentive driving of some briefing and screen volunteers for possible cell phones while PTing (in the mid- sort, none have been directly attrib- future assignments in the MSG program. dle of day, wearing bright running uted to the use of cellular phones. The brief targets enlisted Marines in the clothes). Members of the community who grades of lance corporal through master In one case, the car made actual Pfc. Monroe F. Seigle witness any case of inattentive dri- contact by brushing against me as I ving, including being distracted gunnery sergeant. Sergeant Paul Johnson, a vehicle in- The team will be available for individual moved out of the way. In this first spector for Motor Transport Division, while using a cellular phone, are en- screening. All Marines who desire to be case, the person struggled to steer Headquarters Bn., MCB Hawaii, waits couraged to use the third party ci- screened are required to have in their pos- with one hand and was more fo- until he is stopped and out of the ve- tation. A third party citation is a hicle to use his cell phone. Using session their service record book, health cused on not dropping the phone. phones while driving is dangerous; means of reporting traffic violations records, current BIR/BTR, financial state- The person was so engrossed in the hands-free devices are recommend- available through the Provost ments and complete commanding officer’s conversation that she was not even ed while the vehicle is moving. Marshal’s Office. screening/interview guide, per MCO aware of what happened. Any person, who desires to do so, 1306.2N. In both cases, they were using CG Mail since your recommenda- should record as much information For more information, contact your unit phones in one hand. tions and concerns fall within our about the incident as possible and career retention specialist or Master Sgt. My recommendations: staff responsibilities. The CG ap- report personally to the Military Elisara at 257-7714. 1. Establish a written policy that preciates that you’ve taken the time Police Desk, where they will be as- prohibits the use of cell phones to participate in the CG Mail pro- sisted in filling out the appropriate while driving unless they are using gram. forms. PARKING GETS ADDRESSED a headset (hands-free). As you know, the commanding Complainants should be aware MCB Hawaii residents are urged to uti- 2. Make the violation be com- general has made safety a foremost that their presence might be re- lize their garage for the parking of vehicles, mensurate with the same discipli- priority from his first day in com- quired in traffic court. which would free up street parking for oth- nary action as one would get with a mand. He also needs your help in A coordinated community polic- er residents, second vehicles and guests. speeding ticket aboard base (i.e. this effort. ing effort helps maintain the safest Currently, a traffic safety study is being points deducted). Although there are no Marine environment in which to work and conducted in the Manana Housing area Corps orders, Hawaii state laws or live. and later, a study of the Hawaii Loa hous- Ray Gercas local regulations that prohibit the Again, thank you for bringing ing area will get underway. Residents and Business Performance Office use of cellular phones while driving this concern to light and using the motorists are asked to be patient as the privately owned vehicles, your con- CG Mail Program. study will require some time to complete. cern is addressed in Hawaii Revised For more information, consult your Mr. Gercas: Statutes (HRS) Code 291-12, which Mr. Bo Irvine Family Housing Resident Handbook, or allows citations to be written for Director, Base Safety Center and call Mr. Jones Freeland at 257-2676. We have been asked by the com- “inattentive driving.” Lt. Col. Marc Lambert manding general to respond to your While not specifically addressing Provost Marshal Hawaii (Editor’s Note: Letters of any length may be trimmed and edited in the interest of good taste and brevity.) MARINE The commanding general invites input from the base community via C.G. Mail on the following topics: What are we doing that we shouldn’t be doing? What are we not doing that we should be doing? What are we doing that we should be doing better? Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jerry C. McAbee Public Affairs Director Maj. Chris Hughes Responses should include a recommendation that will help solve the problem and must include your name and return address Press/Media Officer 2nd Lt. Amy B. Mueller so that staff may respond. Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt.. Rhys Evans Managing Editor Aiko Brum For more information about how to send C.G. Mail, see the MCB Hawaii C.G. Mail page at www.mcbh.usmc.mil/command/cg- Press Chief Staff Sgt. Jesus A. Lora mail.htm. Staff Writer Sgt. Robert A. Carlson Staff Writer Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero Staff Writer Cpl. Jason E. Miller Sports Editor Cpl. Jessica M. Mills Staff Writer Cpl. Richard W. Holtgraver Staff Writer Pfc. Monroe F. Seigle The Hawaii Marine is an unofficial newspaper published every Friday by RFD Publications, Inc., 45-525 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, a private CCOMMENTARYOMMENTARY firm in no way connected with the U.S. Marine Corps under exclusive contract to the U.S. Marine Corps. This civilian enterprise is an authorized pub- ‘We can lower prices at the MCX’ lication for members of the military services. Contents of the Hawaii Marine are not necessari- Sgt. Robert Carlson MCB Hawaii community. The lies here. It goes to Air Force service ly the official views of or endorsed by the United Combat Correspondent Varsity Sports department of the members and families. The money States Government, the Department of Defense or Semper Fitness Program just finished you spend at Wal Mart doesn’t go in- the U.S. Marine Corps. All advertising is provided The gas prices on base are consis- its first season of tackle football, is to unit funds to help pay for sports by RFD Publications, Inc., 235-5881. tently higher than what we can get if scheduled to start a fast-pitch base- days and barbecues. The appearance of advertising in the Hawaii we go to the stations on Hickam Air ball league, and has pledged support Is that worth the money you save? Marine, including inserts and supplements, does not Force Base or Naval Station Pearl for a base rugby league if there’s If we want to get the best deals on constitute endorsement of the firms’ products and Harbor. Diapers are significantly enough interest. the items and services we need, we services by the DoD, DoN or the U.S. Marine Corps cheaper if you buy them at Costco or Are those programs funded and should support the MCCS activities of the products or services advertised. Wal Mart than at the Wiki Wiki, and managed by the AAFES and Navy on base. I think that if we really Everything advertised in the Hawaii Marine shall you can find a nice set of appropriate MWR activities on the other side of thought about all MCCS offers, none be made available for purchase, use or patronage civilian attire at the Navy Exchange the island? No. Those programs, and of us would be able to remember a without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national for less than at the Marine Corps all of the other ones provided here for day when MCCS didn’t contribute to origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, polit- Exchange. little or no charge, are funded and our quality of life in one form or an- ical affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the We all hear these kinds of money- managed by MCCS. Costco doesn’t other. purchaser, user or patron. saving tips at least two or three times contribute to the soccer league your Just like any other business, MCCS Editorial content or public service announce- a week, and through the grapevine, children play in, and Sears doesn’t needs to make a profit on the goods ments (i.e. all content other than paid advertise- the message spreads that the prices at pay for the aerobics classes your and services it sells in order to pro- ments) is edited, prepared and provided by the the Marine Corps Community spouse attends. The financial plan- vide the free and reduced rate ser- Public Affairs Office aboard Marine Corps Base Services facilities on the base may not ning programs that helped you sort vices here. If more people shopped Hawaii. Opinions expressed are not to be consid- be the best deals in town. out your budget, are NOT paid for by the Marine Corps Exchange, the eco- ered an official expression of the DoD or the U.S. When I hear someone say they can the money you spend at the NEX or nomics of quantity would allow bet- Marine Corps. save a few cents buying socks at the Hickam’s BX. When you buy at the ter prices. When the Exchange can To contact the MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Office BXtra, I always have the same ques- BX, you’re helping a person in the Air buy walkmans and computers in use the following addresses: tion — “What is the Army-Air Force Force play in his base flag football higher quantity, it can sell them for HAWAII MARINE, BOX 63062, BLDG. 216, Exchange Service doing for you and league. You’re paying for his auto less. When the gas station is moving MCB HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII 96863 your family?” hobby center, not yours. Absolutely more fuel through the pumps, the per E-MAIL: [email protected] The Joint Education Center here none of the money you spend at the gallon price will drop. FAX: 257-2511, PHONE: 257-8840 just opened a new computer lab for Hickam exchange comes back to the military and civilian members of the Marines, Sailors, civilians and fami- See COMMENTARY, A-6 HAWAII MARINE November 29, 2002 • A-3

WWORDORD ONON THETHE SSTREETTREET “What are you most thankful for?”

Cpl. Jason E. Miller Headquarters Bn., MCB Hawaii, Marines apply proper Marine Corps Martial Arts techniques as they practice for the practical application tests to earn their tan belt qualifications. “I give thanks for my family, friends and health.”

Sgt. 1st Class Martial arts training continues Kristen Seelow Cpl. Jason E. Miller tan-belt qualified in the MCMAP. Administrative Staff Sgt. Robinson Merchan, a cer- specialist Combat Correspondent U.S. Army, tified black belt instructor and an au- Fort Shafter The Marine Corps Martial Arts ditor with the Comptroller depart- program has been in effect for well ment of Headquarters Bn., taught the over a year now, but for small units course. aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, He helped Marines from several many Marines remain unqualified divisions within MCB Hawaii get because of time and opportunity qualified when their units were too constraints. thin to spare more than one person Some units, however, have made at a time for training. time for the training by allowing just “I just give the classes because I a few Marines at a time to train with enjoy the training,” Merchan said. “I “...My family, my a prequalified instructor. am not pushed to put the classes to- Thanksgiving Several small shops within gether, but I do feel I should pass on Cpl. Jason E. Miller dinner, and all the Headquarters Bn., MCB Hawaii, re- the training that the Marine Corps support the armed Staff Sgt. Robinson Merchan, black cently dedicated several Marines to has given me to those Marines who forces have to keep belt certified, applies a wrist lock on this country safe.” train for three days. Each became have not yet received the training.” a Marine training for his tan belt. Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Warren Aviation machinist mate ‘Of what benefit is Thanksgiving?’ VP-4 Navy Chaplain (Capt.) Thanksgiving is an affirmation. It is would enable us to become “the new Joseph W. Estabrook the testimony of the heart of a nation Jerusalem,” a heaven on earth where Command Chaplain, MCB Hawaii to a deeply held conviction — the people would prosper and God conviction that these things we call would be glorified. Thanksgiving is a holiday that “free” and “decent” and “American” Our forefathers believed that both commemorates no hero, celebrates did not just happen to us. gratitude and the dream needed to no battlefield. We did not get them because we be irrevocably intertwined, and if we There is no lobby is were wiser, or more clever, or even should ever forget to give thanks, we behind it; no group or luckier. We got these freedoms, would jeopardize the blessing. sect or party. these opportunities, these For our forefathers, this day of It doesn’t even fall blessings because of God’s Thanksgiving was not only appro- on the same date love and benevolence toward priate, but also essential. “I give thanks for twice. Yet, Christmas us. If we are truly to take the torch my family and the cannot dim it, nor Unashamedly, our from those great Americans who good Lord above.” founding fathers be- went before us and make the dream July 4th steal its glory. Lance Cpl. Shawn All America loves this lieved that the God come alive, then we must also make Kelly day with a quiet and in- in whom they be- sure that this dream and our grati- tense affection that is re- lieved would truly tude to the God who gave it to us re- Squad leader served for no other day of the year. be our God if we main intertwined. India Co., 3/3 What makes Thanksgiving differ- would be his people. For us, as for our forefathers, it is ent? What makes it beloved? What They believed that this experiment not just a good thing to do or a nice makes this holiday so very real? in democracy, based on our Judeo- day to celebrate. Thanksgiving is in Perhaps the answer is simple: Christian traditions and principles, fact — essential. ‘Here’s to Thanksgiving, football too!’ Navy Chaplain (Lt.) Scott Carlson “Yet, having an ‘attitude of gratitude’ is CREDO Hawaii “...Having a CD not always the natural thing to do.” player and a good NFL fans will know the now fa- family.” mous beer commercial that starts off Navy Chaplain (Lt.) Scott Carlson Shaun Slaughter like this: “I love playin’ two-hand CREDO Hawaii 9-year-old touch ... eatin’ way too much ... family member watchin’ my team win, with the twins ... I love quarterback’s eatin’ I love about life? What inspires, up- others we realize how much we dirt...” and I better stop right there. lifts, energizes and motivates me? have. By getting beyond ourselves It appears to be much like an old What carries me through when life is and being a positive influence to oth- Tom T. Hall song about what he anything but thankful? What brings ers, we end up assisting ourselves loved in life. me meaning and fulfillment? even more than we could ever Country ‘twang’ was never my For Hall and NFL beer drinkers, it “help” someone else. thing, but I like his lyrics. It starts seems the simple, tangible, every Thanksgiving invites us to reflect like this: “I love little baby ducks, old day experiences — the ones that we upon the things that are really im- pickup trucks; slow-movin’ trains so often take for granted as natural portant. and rain; I love little country and given — are great things worth Have you read Reata Strickland’s streams; sleep without dreams; living for. “Interview with God?” Perhaps the Sunday School in May and hay...” I have a friend who volunteers full incredible popularity of this online Thanksgiving. The name says it time with humanitarian causes. flash presentation is the voice it “...My son, and that all: a time to give thanks. Yet, hav- When I asked her why she did this gives to what really matters. my husband is here ing an “attitude of gratitude” is not without pay, she wisely responded, For the benefit of those who have for Thanksgiving.” always the natural thing to do. “I can always find someone who is not read her words, God asks, “What To put it another way, instead of worse off than I am. By helping questions do you have in mind for Sovanna Sayvongsa Family member asking, “What am I grateful for?” them, I help myself.” better questions might be: “What do In other words, through helping See THANKSGIVING, A-5 A-4 • November 29, 2002 HAWAII MARINE Pot may be detected MP gets 9-11 honors four months, more after quitting illegal usage

Partnership for Illegal promoting detri- a Drug-free mental drugs in the America substances third degree and is Press Release a petty misde- meanor that carries In 2000, about 14 a maximum jail million Americans term of 30 days or a were using illicit •Withdrawing from $1,000 fine. drugs regularly. Of those marijuana use causes irri- At the highest extreme, people, about 59 percent tability, agitation and in- the possession of 25 were using marijuana. somnia. pounds or more of mari- Marijuana is a powerful juana, distribution of five drug that comes from the Some Indications of pounds or more of mari- leaves, flowering tops, Marijuana Use: juana, or possession of 100 and stems of the plant •Eating binges; blood- or more marijuana plants, called Cannabis Sativa. shot, glassy eyes; use of or cultivation of 25 mari- The street names for mar- eye drops, breath mints juana plants on land ijuana include: pakalolo, and incense; burnt finger- owned by another person, pot, weed, grass, Maui- tips; the presence of drug is classified as “commer- wowie, reefer, J, ganja, paraphernalia; giggles cial promotion” of mari- Staff Sgt. Cindy Fisher Mary Jane, bomb, doobie, juana in the first degree, and silliness for no reason; WASHINGTON — Donald Flynn, assistant director of the Office of Protective herbs, buds and hay. and odor on clothes which is a Class A felony. Operations, U.S. Secret Service, presents Sgt. Justin Stephenson, a military Marijuana is usually and/or in the bedroom The maximum sentence dog handler stationed at MCB Hawaii, with a Director’s Citation. More than 90 smoked in a cigarette may suggest marijuana is 20 years in prison or a individuals from the Dignitary Protective Division and supporting personnel were honored at the U.S. Secret Service Awards Ceremony, Monday, for their (joint) or in a pipe, but it use. $50,000 fine. actions during and after the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, Sept. also can be eaten. There Also, the distribution, 11, 2001. Stephenson was one of five Marines recognized. He and other han- are more than 421 chemi- Legal Issues: or possession with the in- dlers had arrived in New York Sept. 10, 2001, as part of an advance party to tent to distribute any con- support U.N. General Assembly 56. They were supposed to assist the Division cals in marijuana; the Use or distribution of by searching vehicles for explosives and other contraband. The next day’s number of chemicals in- marijuana is a crime un- trolled substance in, on or events changed their mission. Along with others from the Dignitary Protective crease to more than 2,000 der both Hawaii and U.S. near schools or school ve- Division, they were assigned to support the U.N. Coordinating Center in the when the drug is smoked. hicles is a Class C felony. aftermath of the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. Staff Sgt. Anthony law. Smit, now on recruiting duty; Sgt. Kinnon Ryan, who has since left active du- The chemical produc- At the lowest extreme, The maximum penalty ty; Sgt. Christian Blue, stationed at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif.; and Cpl. ing the high in marijuana possession of less than is 10 years in prison Matthew Peter, stationed at MCB Quantico, Va., also received recognition. is called Tetrahydrocan- one ounce of marijuana is and/or a $10,000 fine. nabinol. The more THC in marijuana, the stronger the high will be, and the longer it will last. Marijuana plants grown in Hawaii are known for their especially high THC content. After smoking only one joint, 10 to 20 percent of the drug is still present in body cells at 30 days, and traces of THC can be found up to four-and-a-half months after stopping use of the drug. Marijuana smoke has 50 percent more carcinogens (cancer-causing chemi- cals) and tars than tobacco smoke. Marijuana is the most commonly used illic- it drug.

Marijuana in Hawaii: Over the past five years, the Honolulu medical ex- aminer reported 15 to 20 questionable deaths in which marijuana was found in the bodies. The State Department of Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division reported that 740 adolescents were treated for marijuana abuse in 2000. In 1998, 636 juveniles were arrested for possession of marijuana, and 649 in 1996 as com- pared to 307 in 1994. By the time they gradu- ate, almost half of all the Hawaii high school stu- dents have used marijua- na at least once in their life. In 2000, 2 percent of 6th graders, 16 percent of 8th graders, 33 percent of 10th graders, and 46 per- cent of 12th graders re- ported trying marijuana at some time in their life.

Effects of Marijuana: •Marijuana interferes with brain processes; im- pairs perception and judg- ment of speed and time, motor coordination and short term memory; caus- es precancerous lesions of the lungs; increases risks of asthma, bronchitis and emphysema; impairs im- mune function; and in- creases heart rate, anxiety, panic attacks.

Symptoms Upon Withdrawal: HAWAII MARINE November 29, 2002 • A-5 Watchful Navy eyes monitor K-Bay skies Petty Officer 2nd Class Phil Hasenkamp COMPACFLT Public Affairs

In the Air Traffic Control Tower on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, what you see is what you get. And the personnel who work there rarely blink. “We’re like the pitcher, and [the radar room] is the catcher,” Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Yeshon Avery said, high up in his workspace overlooking the runways aboard MCBH. “We keep track of a plane until it’s out of sight, and then we pass on the responsibility to the people downstairs,” he added. Avery, his shipmates, and their ASR-8 short-range radar team together to con- trol all aircraft flying in the five-mile-ra- dius surrounding the tower. “I get a lot of great job satisfaction from this work. I feel fortunate in that respect.” A lot of satisfaction can be gleaned from the fact that no airplanes have crashed at Kaneohe Bay since December 7th, 1941. “The only time we hear anything is if something goes wrong,” Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Aaron McKinney said, covering the microphone on his wireless headset. “Sometimes it will get Sgt. Robert Carlson busy, and we’ll move pretty fast in here. Petty Officers 2nd Class Vleet Roberts, a ground controller, and Chris Iresabal, a local controller, monitor the traffic at the Marine But mostly, it’s just business as usual.” Corps Air Facility, MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, airfield, as Navy and Marine aircraft conduct training simultaneously. And business is good. Navy Air Traffic Controllers are some of the most Traffic Controller 1st Class Ken Cavett, a traffic controllers],” he added. duty in the tower. “Depending on your respected professionals in the worldwide veteran of two tours aboard different car- But becoming an Air Traffic Controller work ethic, it can take you a year or 18 aviation industry. riers. “There’s such a huge volume of doesn’t happen over night. It can some- months to get qualified on each work- “We get a lot of respect if we’ve high speed traffic with a moving runway, times take an entire tour to complete all station,” Avery said. worked aboard aircraft carriers,” said Air that we’re really respected by civilian [air of the qualifications necessary to stand Controllers have three main positions in the tower: communica- tions, flight data, and local control. Before anyone can take on those jobs so- lo, there needs to be a con- siderable amount of hands-on training. “Continuity in this job is essential,” McKinney said. “A new person is usually trained by an out- going person who has been doing the job for a number of years.” Pilots and aircrew arriv- ing or departing Kaneohe Bay can depend on one thing: the constant vigi- lance of air traffic con- trollers watching their every move.

THANKSGIVING, From A-3

me?” The dreamer asks further questions: “What surprises you most about humankind?” God answers, “That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live in neither the present nor the future. “That they live as if they will never die, and die as if they had never lived.” The dreamer continues: “As a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to learn?” God replies with a smile, “To learn that a rich person is not one who has the most, but is one who needs the least.” I like especially the last two lines. Our riches con- sist not in the extent of our wants, but in the limita- tion of our needs. Savoring the rich, NFL experiences of life are what it’s all about. But love ultimately happens between people, as the last line of Hall’s tune suggests. The most important thing is not people’s love of life — but more impor- tantly loving the people in our lives. Celebrate the gusto of life this Thanksgiving — even after the two minute warning when your team wins. A-6 • November 29, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

Career Day at ARFF CSSG-3, Fuels test new CAFS firefighting system Pfc. Monroe F. Seigle fight fires more efficiently.” ly be transported to scenes Combat Correspondent The CAFS is diesel pow- requiring emergency ered. It mixes water and equipment, on the back of Bulk fuel specialists foam together in a tank be- small trucks. from Combat Service fore pumping the mixture It is also easy to use, re- Support Group 3 and Base through a hose to extin- quiring operators to per- Fuels, Headquarters Bn., guish fires. The bulk fuel form only three steps to MCB Hawaii, tested new specialists will use it main- produce wet, medium, or firefighting equipment re- ly to control fuel fires. dry foam. Further, with cently, as part of their an- “Water is heavier than the use of foam, the nual refresher training to fuel. It will go straight to amount of water needed to maintain proficiency in the bottom of the fire, extinguish a fire is greatly firefighting techniques. which isn’t very effective,” reduced. The new Compressed added Sichley. “I think this system is Air Foam System uses a During a firefight, the going to make firefighting mixture of foam and water compressed foam cools the much safer and a lot easier and has the capability of fire and removes its energy. in a firefight,” said Sichley. extinguishing fires in less As the foam dissolves, wa- Overall, the CAFS than thirty seconds. ter is released and absorbs makes an excellent first re- “I think it is a really ef- the heat from the fire, and sponse due to its compact fective piece of equip- it turns into steam. size. Five to 30 times more Cpl. Richard W. Holtgraver Jr. ment,“ said Cpl. Bryan C. The CAFS system has efficient than water when Sichley, a bulk fuel training many benefits over fight- used in suppressing fire, its Waipahu senior Devaughn Hall dons a protective helmet while Pfc. Molly R. Gresham, an aircraft rescue firefighter with Marine Corps Air Facility, noncommissioned officer ing fire with only water. It lightweight hoses are also tells him experiences she’s had in the Marine Corps. for CSSG-3. “We needed is relatively lightweight at easier for firefighters to some new equipment to 1,000 pounds and can easi- control.

COMMENTARY, From A-2

We all need to pitch in and make a focused effort to support the organiza- tion that supports us. The more we support our Exchange, the better prices and selection will get. The quality of life for the Air Force at Hickam is already good, so let’s stop supporting their pro- grams and facilities, and start working on ours. If we shop the ex- change and other retail outlets more often, and re- quest that they carry the items we need, maybe we can get the other services to start driving over here to use our exchange and help improve OUR quali- ty of life.

Did You Know?

NAPS The German Prince Albert, after his mar- riage to Queen Victoria, brought the custom of decorating a Christmas tree to England. German im- migrants brought it to America. Hawaii MMARINEARINE L IFESTYLESIFESTYLES HawaiiL Marine B Section November 29, 2002 TheThe TTripleriple CrownCrown ofof SurfingSurfing

Digitally altered montage by Sgt. Robert Carlson The Triple Crown of Surfing, with its festivals, parties, concerts and main events on the big waves, is a perfect destination for residents of Oahu and guests to the island. World-class surfers converge on Oahu Sgt. Robert Carlson — and throwing parties all over the is- Championship Tour. Combat Correspondent land. The final event in the series, and the The Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa is the last WCT event, the Pipeline Masters It’s the biggest event of the year, and it first event of the series, and it’s the final starts Dec. 8 and runs to Dec. 20. Pipeline has been drawing world-class athletes qualifying event in the Association of Banzai has been host to this event for 32 from around the world for more than two Surfing Professionals international tour. years, and it’s the longest-running pro- decades. More than 130 surfers signed up; how- fessional surf competition in the world. It attracts more spectators than high ever, the field was whittled down to 96, Women’s events, including the school football, college volleyball, or any then to 32, then 16 and so on until one Billabong Pro on Maui, the Roxy Pro at other sport on Oahu, and it’s televised to rider was named the winner. Haleiwa, and the Turtle Bay Resort more viewers worldwide than the The Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa-Allii Women’s Pro, have far fewer competitors National Football League’s Pro Bowl. Beach wrapped up Nov. 24, and the sec- but promise just as much excitement. Winter in Oahu brings thundering ond event, the Rip Curl Cup at Sunset Since the competitions are scheduled three-story-tall waves to the island, and Beach, kicks off on Sunday. for time frames instead of specific dates, with them comes the Triple Crown of The shallow reef and strong currents at it’s a good idea to check the Triple Crown Surfing, where the world’s finest wa- Haleiwa make getting a good clean ride of Surfing website at www.triple- veriders duke it out for big cash prizes difficult, and the competitors had to take crownofsurfing.com, to find out when and the world titles. risks just to even begin their rides. the contests are underway. In its 20th year, the competition has For spectators, Sunset Beach promises Depending on the condition of the moved around in the schedule of the even more excitement as the pros paddle surf, the competitions could last a few world tour lineup, but remains the pre- out into what may be some of the biggest days, or up to three weeks. miere set of events to prove a surfer’s surf in the world. Parties, concerts, primetime television worthiness in the heavy North Shore Rules for the Rip Curl Cup limit the show tapings and several broadcast net- Sgt. Robert Carlson surf. number of entrants to 45 plus two wild- work sports shows are drawing attention To celebrate the anniversary, promot- cards, and in addition to being the sec- to the northern parts of the island, and Australian Mark Mathews scores points as a wave closes out in the 16th heat of ers are paying out record amounts of ond event in the Triple Crown series, it’s there are events happening nearly every- the Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa Sunday. prize money — more than $750,000 in all the second to the last in the World day over the next six weeks. B-2 • November 29, 2002 HAWAII MARINE MCCSMCCS M ARINE C ORPS C OMMUNITY S ERVICES www.mccshawaii.com POSSIBILITIES IN PARADISE By Debbie Robbins, MCCS Public Relations

local attractions, to include lu- entries to your holiday shop- All Santa’s Village guests may NOVEMBER aus, dinner cruises, museums ping list and head to the Camp enter a free drawing to win one and much more. H.M. Smith Craft Fair from 7:30 of three Razor fold and store bi- 29 / Today For more information, call a.m. - 2 p.m. in Bldg. 4, adjacent cycles. Leisure Travel at 254-7413 and to the Marine Corps Exchange. Mahalo to the Santa’s Village It’s Beginning to Look a Lot ITT at 254-7563. Craft-goers will find yuletide sponsors: AAA Hawaii, Mary Like Christmas — Bring some treasures from homemade crafts Kay, Princess House, and holiday cheer into your home DECEMBER to baked goods, all at bargain Creative Memories. with a fresh Christmas tree. prices. For more information, call The MCCS tree lot is open to- 1 / Sunday For more information, call from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. inside the Personal Services’ Jeanne day at 6 a.m. in the Marine 477-5143. Enlisted Club Ballroom. McGuire at 257-7787. Corps Exchange Annex parking Do the Pancake Pile-Up — All base families are invited lot. Normal business lot hours How many pancakes can you Pupu Party — Thursdays are to visit this winter wonderland 13 / Friday are Monday - Friday from 11 eat? Find out seven days a week “Pupus-O-Plent,” at the Officers complete with tinseled trees and a.m. - 7 p.m., while supplies last. during the Fairways’ all-you- Club. hundreds of twinkling lights. Bring Your Own Boss — For more Christmas tree in- can-eat pancake special for only Every Thursday evening, Bring the little elves to meet, Bring your “top dog” to formation, call 254-7616. $2.95. bring the crowd to the Kauai greet and receive a free photo Kahuna’s Sports Bar & Grill Fairways piles up this pan- Room for half price pupus. with Santa. from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Homecomings & Holidays cake special Monday - Friday Every pupu is half-priced from Once the keiki are satisfied Guests will enjoy free pupus, — Will this be the year you jet from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m. Get your 5 - 9 p.m. with the purchase of sitting on Santa’s lap and recit- beverage specials and bull rides. set to an exotic location? How all-you-can-eat $1.95 pancake any beverage. Call your ing their holiday wish lists, chil- Who’s ready to jet set to the about visiting the homestead? coupon, available on all Officers Club at 254-7650. dren may participate in the 12 Super Bowl? It could be you. Wherever you choose to ring December club coupons. Days of Christmas Crafting. Find out during the Super in the holidays, stop by your lo- Visit your club for details, or 7 / Saturday Additional entertainment Bowl drawing to be held at 6 cal Leisure Travel Information for more information, call 254- during this holly-day will in- p.m. Entries from all three clubs Office , located inside Mokapu 5592. Santa Visits MCB Hawaii clude performances by Di will be entered into one box. Mall, for discounted outer is- Families — Over the Koolaus Rodin’s dance classes, a bouncy Winners from this drawing will land and mainland airfares. 5 / Thursday and through the surf, Santa is house and a guest appearance be sent to Headquarters for the Next to Leisure Travel, your bound for MCB Hawaii Dec. 7 by Mrs. Hawaii 2002, who will final draw. Information, Ticket and Tours “Tree-mendous” Holiday Santa will make his grand ap- sign autographs and read sea- For more details, call office offers many discounts on Gifts — Add your last minute pearance during Santa’s Village sonal stories to the children. Kahuna’s at 254-7660.

SM&SP Tire pressure checks best made monthly NAPS cool, and use the automaker’s recom- Featurettes mended tire pressure printed on a placard that usually appears in the vehicle’s door- A study by the National Highway Traffic jamb, inside the fuel filler door or on the Safety Administration at the U.S. inside of your glove box lid. Department of Transportation found that •If the pressure is too high in any of the one out of every four passenger cars on tires, slowly release air by gently pressing U.S. roadways are driving with one or on the tire valve with the edge of your tire more substantially underinflated tires. gauge until you get to the correct pressure. The NHTSA estimates that proper tire •If the pressure is too low, note the dif- inflation could help save up to 80 lives and ference between the measured tire pres- prevent up to 10,000 injuries each year. Yet, sure and the correct tire pressure. At a ser- some 60 percent of drivers do not know vice station, add the missing pounds to that they should check their tire pressure each tire that is underinflated. once a month. Furthermore, half of all dri- •Perform a monthly tread check. Take

vers don’t even know how to find the cor- Sgt. Alexis R. Mulero any penny and put it in the grooves of your rect tire pressure for their vehicle. tire with Lincoln’s head down. As you Mahalo to AT&T In- Motorists are advised to practice these Lance Cpl. Cedric Reid, an administrative look at it from the side, if you can see the Room Service for support- clerk with the Personnel Support Center, safe driving tips before getting underway checks tire pressure on his truck before ex- top of Lincoln’s head, you need new tires. ing the Single Marine & on the road: ploring the many wonders of Oahu. •Don’t overload your car; it puts on Sailor Program. •Check tire pressure in all four tires, at added stress. All events are open to least once a month, with a tire gauge, avail- be obvious and can’t always be detected For more information on tire safety tips, single, active duty military. able for as little as $3 to $5 at automobile with a visual check. visit the following Web site: The SM&SP Office is locat- parts stores. An underinflated tire may not •Check your tire pressure when tires are www.safetrip.org. ed in Bldg. 219. Call 254- 7593, for more information on any program or activity. New oil needed every 3,000 miles Program Review NAPS recommend an oil change Q: My kids are constantly Christmas Thursdays: Enjoy free Featurettes every 3,000 miles. There are taking their seat belts off. Is tennis lessons from 11 a.m. Services many “fast lube” centers this really something I Base Chapel - 12:30 p.m. at K-Bay’s ten- Doing simple things on where you can get your car should make a fuss about? MCB Hawaii, K-Bay nis courts. Call 258-8081 schedule, such as taking serviced in no time at all, A: Wearing safety belts is for reservations. your car in for an oil change which will check important something you should nev- Dec. 6: Participate in the and following the service fluids and make sure your er compromise. And for Catholic Penance Shank & Slice Golf directions found in your engine is all set without an new parents, the proper in- Dec. 10, 6 p.m. Tournament at the K-Bay owner’s manual, can be a appointment and in less stallation of child seats can Klipper. Register by Dec. 5 good thing. than 30 minutes. dramatically reduce the risk Ecumenical for this event, which is The following are some of fatal injury to infants and Children’s Pageant open to all active duty mil- common questions about Q: I suddenly have a toddlers. Dec. 22, 3 p.m. itary. All E-5 & below play the right things to do for longer commute. Do you for $22, E-6 & above, $30. your car. The answers can have any ideas about how I Q: My car seems to be Protestant Candlelight The fee covers cart, green help to keep your car could make the best use of running fine except the yel- Christmas Eve Service fees, pupus and prizes. healthy and safe, and they the hours I spend traveling? low “check engine” light Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded on can add a little fun to your A: Books on tape have be- keeps coming up on the blind draw. driving at the same time. come quite popular, and dashboard. How can I find Dec. 7: Don’t forget to Catholic Christmas Eve Mass you should have no prob- out what is causing it to go Dec. 24, 7:30 p.m. & 12 a.m. take advantage of Santa’s Frequently asked Qs & lem finding them in book- on without having to pay Village at the Enlisted As: stores and libraries. Also, big bucks? Club. Volunteers are also Catholic Christmas Day Mass consider purchasing a A: The Auto-Xray(tm) Dec. 25, 9:30 a.m. needed to support this Q: Is there a way to have hands-free kit for your cel- On-Board Computer event. Call 254-7593. my car serviced without lular phone, which will en- Diagnostic Service may de- Jan 18: Mark your calen- (Contact the Base Chapel, having to leave it some- able you to make calls dur- termine the problem that located in Bldg. 1090 adjacent dars now for the following where? ing your commute without has caused the “check en- Dunkin’ Donuts, at 257-3552.) 2003 SM&SP Island Get- A: Most manufacturers sacrificing safety. gine” light to turn on. Aways: •Maui, Jan. 18 – 20 & May 24 – 26 at $270. •Kauai, Feb. 15 – 17 at Barbershop (PG13) Today at 7:15 p.m. $250. OVIE IME The Tuxedo (PG13) Today at 9:45 p.m. •The Big Island of MM OVIE TT IME *FREE SNEAK PREVIEW of: Hawaii, Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 at *Analyze That (PG13) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. $270. Prices: Adults (12 and older) $3, Children (6 to 11) $1.50, Children (5 and younger) free. Trapped (R) Saturday at 9:45 p.m. Fees cover airfare, trans- Matinee prices are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Parents *FREE MILITARY APPRECIATION portation and accommoda- must purchase tickets for “R” rated movies in person at the box MOVIE FOR ACTIVE DUTY FAMILIES: tions. See www.MCCS office for children 16 years old and younger. *To Be Determined (PG13) Sunday at 3:30 p.m. For E-5 and below, admission is free to the second show on Hawaii.com for more de- *To Be Determined (PG13) Sunday at 7:15 p.m. tails, under “Semper Fit.” Friday and Saturday evenings only. Sunday evenings, the price is $1 for all patrons. The Tuxedo (PG13) Wednesday at 9:45 p.m. (Transportation is pro- Please show your ID at the box office, Bldg. 219. Phone 254- Sweet Home Alabama (PG13) Dec. 6 at 7:15 p.m. vided for all events above.) 7642 for recorded info, 254-7641 for the theater manager. Red Dragon (R) Dec. 6 at 9:45 p.m. HAWAII MARINE November 29, 2002 • B-3

RECIPES Delicious minty desserts On the Menu Anderson Hall will prepare the following this week: five-star at the holidays Today (For Lunch and w/ Lemon Dinner/Brunch Dinner) Sauce NAPS orate them with icing. Oven Roast Beef Pasta Bar Asst.. Fruit Featurettes Serve immediately or re-freeze. To Baked Tuna & Noodles Pies store longer than two hours, place sand- Steamed Rice Tuesday Specialty Bar This holiday season, give yourself a wiches in airtight container or wrap each Asst.. Fruit Pies Chocolate Chip Cookies Lunch (For Lunch and gift with festive peppermint and ginger- in plastic. Makes 1 dozen ice cream Barbecued Spareribs Dinner) bread this holiday season. sandwiches. Saturday Veal Parmesan Country Bar Dinner/Brunch Oven-Browned Potatoes Gingerbread Mint Holiday Wreath Grilled Steak Buttered Egg Noodles Thursday Pork Chops Mexicana Devil’s Food Cake w/ Star Cookies Mocha Cream Frosting Lunch Chocolate Shortbread Cookie Base Mashed Potatoes Spanish Rice Asst.. Fruit Pies Cantonese Spareribs 1 18 oz. tube re- 3⁄4 cup butter, softened Fruit Nut Bars Baked Tuna & Noodles frigerated sugar 3⁄4 cup powdered sugar Asst.. Fruit Pies Dinner Shrimp Fried Rice cookie dough 1⁄2 tsp. vanilla Swiss Steak Corn Bread Dressing 1⁄2 cup dark mo- 11⁄4 cups all-purpose flour Sunday w/ Brown Gravy Pineapple Upside- Dinner/Brunch Baked Fish Filets Down Cake lasses 1⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Lyonnaise Potatoes Asst.. Fruit Pies 1 cup flour Mint Ice Cream & Green gum drops Beef Pot Pie Baked Fresh Fish Steamed Rice 1 tbsp. ground ginger Red cinnamon candies or M&M’S Steamed Rice Devil’s Food Cake w/ Dinner Bread Pudding Mocha Cream Frosting Swedish Meatballs Peppermint Ice Cream Butter 9-inch round cake pan; dust w/ Lemon Sauce Asst.. Fruit Pies Caribbean Chicken Steamed Rice Colored sugar sprinkles with cocoa powder. Set aside. Preheat Peanut Butter Cookies Asst.. Fruit Pies Specialty Bar O’Brien Potatoes Prepared icing oven to 325 degrees. (For Lunch and Dinner) Pineapple Upside - Beat butter, powdered sugar and Monday Taco Bar Down Cake In large bowl, combine cookie dough, vanilla with electric mixer until light and Asst.. Fruit Pies molasses, flour and ginger. If dough creamy. Mix flour and cocoa with butter Lunch Wednesday feels sticky, add more flour to make mixture until just combined. Dough will Teriyaki Chicken Specialty Bar Salisbury Steak Lunch (For Lunch and Dinner) dough easier to handle. Preheat oven to be stiff. Mashed Potatoes Baked Ham Taco Bar 375 degrees. Pat into prepared pan, pressing even- Steamed Rice Chili Macaroni Roll dough 1⁄8-inch thick on well- ly. Bake 25 minutes. Cool in pan. Run Apple Crisps Sweet Potatoes (The Anderson Hall din- floured surface. Cut 24 star shapes with a knife around edge of shortbread and Fruit Bars Grilled Cheese Sandwich ing facility will run holi- cookie cutters. Place cookies on un- turn out onto a plate that fits in the freez- Asst.. Fruit Pies Peanut Butter Cookies day hours Thanksgiving weekend, as follows: er. Bread Pudding greased baking sheets; sprinkle with col- Dinner w/ Lemon Sauce *Breakfast/Brunch on Fri- ored sugar if desired. Bake 10-12 min- Place large Baked Meat Loaf Asst.. Fruit Pies day, Saturday & Sunday, utes. Cool on wire rack. scoops of ice Oven Roast Beef 8 - 11 a.m. To assemble: While cookies are cool- cream around Pork Fried Rice Dinner *Dinner/Brunch on Fri- ing, remove ice cream from freezer. Lay edge of cookie Parsley Buttered Potatoes Stuffed Pork Chops day, Saturday & Sunday, ice cream container on its side on cutting to form Apple Crisps Turkey Pot Pie 4 - 6 p.m. Fruit Bar Steamed Rice *The Satellite Facility will board. Using a serrated knife, slice 3⁄4 wreath. Cut Asst.. Fruit Pies Mashed Potatoes be closed all three days. inch rounds, one at a time, like loaf of green gum- Peanut Butter Cookies *Normal operating hours bread. Cut ice cream into star shapes Mint Holiday Wreath drops into Specialty Bar Bread Pudding resume on Monday.) with cookie cutter. Place cookie on top thin slices. and bottom of ice cream to make sand- Arrange three slices for holly leaves and wich. decorate with red candy for berries. Make one sandwich at a time to pre- Cover with plastic wrap and return to vent melting and freeze quickly. freezer. To serve, cut into wedges with Remove cookies from freezer and dec- sharp knife. Makes about 8 servings. B-4 • November 29, 2002 HAWAII MARINE A stress-free holiday season is possible NAPS spirits. key to keeping calm during this Featurettes busy season. • Get organized. Even the simplest things like Quite often, the holidays are a Make a list of everything that comforting your feet after a hard source of the blues for many people, needs to be done, from shopping to day of holiday shopping or a thera- but everyone can take a break and entertaining to decorating. Divvy peutic lotion, bath oil, mist or scrub enjoy this holiday season relaxing up the work you need to accomplish in soothing, relaxing and energizing with friends, if not family. Stress between family and friends. scents can calm you. doesn’t have to put a damper on There’s no need to do everything These simple pleasures can pro- your merriment, if you take steps to yourself. In fact, the feeling of be- vide you or your loved ones an air heart that can help turn tension in- ing overwhelmed is a major con- of happiness. to a ghost of Christmas past: tributor to stress. • Celebrate life. • Shop early, at one location. • Have extra holiday gifts on Take some time and treat yourself The sooner you get started on hand. to a massage or relax and soak in a your holiday shopping spree, the When unexpected guests arrive, a soothing bath. When you feel fresh better off you’ll be. See if you can simple something can go a long way and rejuvenated, you’re much more narrow down the number of stops toward making them feel welcome. likely to appreciate, and revel in the by finding a diverse, useful store Some suggestions include festive magic of the holiday season. that offers delightful gifts for every- and fragrant candles, pampering Do something different this holi- one on your list. personal products and beautifully day season, for example, try your Your local mall, for instance, of- wrapped soaps and lotions. hand at holiday baking, whip up a Sgt. Robert Carlson fers one-stop shop alternatives, unique decorating idea in your Karma Lima, frontline monitor at the Marine Corps where you’ll find a variety of gifts • Pamper yourself-and others. home or on those gifts, or create Exchange, Kaneohe Bay, adjusts ornaments on one of to rejuvenate the senses and lift the Taking time out for yourself is some personalized gifts. several Christmas trees set up with ornaments and dec- orations for the holiday season. Out since October, shoppers are snatching up the items they need early, to avoid stress and the close-to-Christmas shopping rush. HAWAII MARINE November 29, 2002 • B-5

LEGAL ASSISTANCE ‘Warfighting principles’ apply to consumer issues Capt. David J. Fennell the sale. ment on the finance agreement What is the annual percent- want to pay and with a financ- Legal Assistance Officer as a percentage of the buyer’s age rate? ing agreement that is accept- If you are financing, how monthly disposable income. Consider the rates from sev- able. Otherwise, the only vul- War is a clash between two much can you afford to pay? The purchase eral lending institutions. nerabilities exposed are those of opposing wills. Warfighting ne- You should subtract monthly should not ex- Remember, even if you hold your own. cessitates that, before a com- expenses such as rent, pend too great a poor credit, you may find a bank You allow yourself no chance mander engages an enemy on utilities, phone, percentage of that will lend money at a lower to impose your will on the sell- the battlefield, he first evaluate cable, credit ac- that disposable percentage rate than that offered er. the capabilities and weaknesses count payments income. by the seller. (Editor’s Note: Part I of this ar- of that enemy. In this way, the and food from A monthly When conducting your pur- ticle considers how a consumer vulnerabilities of the enemy can your monthly car payment chases, uncertainty is certain, should plan and conduct a signifi- be attacked with an overwhelm- take-home in- that is equal to and the fog of war may confuse cant purchase. However, human ing violence of action. come after taxes. or greater than or intimidate you. However, if factors are always present and no Buying and selling on the The remaining 30 percent of your month- you are secure in your intent amount of planning will guarantee open market cannot be com- amount is your ly disposable income is and stick to your plan, you will a fair purchase for the buyer. In pared to the friction, violence disposable month- probably too great a per- drive the purchase. Part II titled “Consumer Protection and danger of war, but because ly income (monthly income centage, considering that You should always have the Marine Style,” Capt. Fennel dis- buying and selling is a clash be- minus monthly expenses = dis- insurance, gas and maintenance power to walk away if the sell- cusses some remedies that are tween two opposing wills, posable income). costs will further increase that er does not provide what you available to service members when warfighting principles can be Calculate the monthly pay- percentage. want, for the price that you a good purchase goes bad.) applied by the everyday military consumer. Any significant pur- chase should include a planning stage followed by the actual purchase. A significant purchase can be approximately defined as the greater of $500 or 5 percent of a consumer’s monthly take-home pay after taxes. In planning for a signif- icant purchase, consumers should educate them- selves on general con- sumer protection and con- sider some questions spe- cific to the purchase. Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Legal Assistance Web site at www.mcbh. usmc.mil/sja/sjadir.htm helps service members ed- ucate themselves on a wide variety of legal is- sues, including consumer protection. Service mem- bers can also seek advice from their command or fellow service members who have made similar purchases from similar sellers in the past. Armed with a solid background of informa- tion, the service member should develop a plan for how to conduct the pur- chase. The following are just some of the questions a consumer should consider when planning for a pur- chase.

Will I purchase the item in one transaction, or will I finance the purchase? Making the purchase in one transaction makes it easier for you to deter- mine if you can afford the transaction, by determin- ing how much money is available to you and how much of that you are will- ing to use on the purchase. You should write down a price tag limit from which you will not devi- ate. Financing the transac- tion makes the determina- tion of affordability more complicated.

What is the seller’s to- tal price? Get a concrete figure from the seller including taxes and fees. If you are financing, you should look both at your monthly payments and at the total amount the financing agreement will cost.

For what price are oth- ers selling similar items? You should employ comparison shopping. You should compare the total cost of the item as well as terms of any fi- nancing agreement. Never purchase an item on the first visit. You should drive the timing of Hawaii Marine November 29, 2002 • B-9

WWORDORD TOTO PPASSASS Waimanalo Shops Open JWC Holds Meeting homes in various housing areas provides students the educa- aboard Kaneohe Bay at 6:30 p.m. tional opportunity to learn Though the state of Hawaii The planning and formation while at the O-Club. about America’s history while has begun the Makapu’u rock of the 2003 Joint Women’s The Kaneohe Officers visiting various Hawaii attrac- slide mitigation project, Conference — a forum for Spouses Club is sponsoring this tions. Waimanalo retailers and ven- spouses of service members in Tour of Homes, which totals 10 •Thursday at 6 p.m.: The 56th dors along Kalaniana’ole all armed forces in Hawaii — is military residences. annual Kaimuki Christmas Highway still remain open for about to get underway. Spouses Purchase tickets in advance Parade begins at Chaminade business. Shoppers may browse wanting to be involved in the for $6 or for $8 day of the event. University, and ends at Koko and transact business as usual. 2003 event are invited to chair or All proceeds benefit local chari- Head and Waialae avenues. serve on a committee. ties. Santa Claus, Governor-elect MCBH Gives Reminders If you’re interested, attend the For more details, contact Kara Linda Lingle and Mayor Jeremy informational meeting Monday at 254-6115. Harris will be among the VIPs MCB Hawaii residents and at 9:30 a.m. at the Hickam attending. Call 732-7733 for patrons are reminded that the Community Center. Christmas Events Underway more information. mining or taking of sand and The JWC Conference is an op- •Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.: dead coral (or coral rubble, portunity for spouses to share If you want to be entertained, Experience Christmas from all rocks, soil or other marine de- experiences and learn new the holiday season brings with it corners of the globe as Hawaii posits) seaward from the shore- skills. Call 421-8025 for more plenty to do. Mark your calen- Pacific University’s Interna- line is prohibited with few ex- details. dars for the following events. tional Chorale presents “Christ- ceptions, per Hawaii State •Today at 7 p.m.: Several main- mas Around the World,” a free Regulation 171-58.5. K-Bay Hosts Tour of Homes land high school bands will join holiday concert, at Kawaiaha’o Also, motorists aboard Oahu’s military bands for the Church, 957 Punchbowl St. Kaneohe Bay are reminded that All hands are invited to first fourth annual Waikiki Holiday •Dec. 7 at 9 a.m.: Enjoy the the posted speed limit along dine on Mongolian Barbecue at Parade sponsored by the Kaneohe Christmas Parade, the Kaneohe Bay Drive, as they exit the Officers Club, Dec. 6 at 5 Doubletree Alana Hotel. largest community parade in the Mokapu Road back gate p.m., then to pick up their dri- The parade begins on Hawaii, which travels along changes from 30 mph to 25 mph. ving tour map of decorated Kalakaua Avenue at 7 p.m., and Kamehameha Highway, begin- ends at the Honolu- ning at Windward Mall and lu Zoo. The event ending at Castle High School. Hawaii MMARINEARINE S PORTSPORTS Hawaii Marine C Section S November 29, 2002

Turkey Trot

Racers dash from the Pop Warner Field starting line in 1st Radio Bn.’s Turkey Trot, Saturday. The contest included a 10-kilome ter race and a 1-mile Family Fun Run. Radio Bn. race draws hundreds Story and Photos by Sgt. Robert Carlson Combat Correspondent

The 5th Annual 1st Radio Bn. Turkey Trot drew more than 230 competitors for a 10 - kilometer race and a 1-mile Family Fun Run Saturday. The race was the last of the year in the eight event commanding general’s Semper Fit Series, which includes the Swamp Romp and the Surf and Turf, among others. The Turkey Trot, just as in previous years, took the racers on a grueling 10k course which started at Pop Warner Field and wound up Lawrence Road to the top of Daly Road, then back down the hill and out to the Nuu’pia Ponds trail. With the recent opening of the run- The team from 3rd Marine Regiment’s Personnel Support Center was the first 10-per- ning trail around the ponds, the course son fast formation to cross the finish line. was adjusted slightly. Racers followed the foot bridge there, of motivation running through the and a women’s winner. through the aircraft static display near woods,” said Karl Kirk, director of 3rd In addition to the 10-person fast for- the H-3 Gate, and back up Lawrence to Marine Regiment’s Personnel Support mation category, in which the first three the finish line. Center. “We started off quick and were teams won prizes, a Family Fun Run The first racer to cross the finish line able to maintain a fast pace throughout.” kept dozens of children and their parents was 17-year-old Radford High School Kirk and his team from 3rd Marine motivated during the Turkey Trot. student Andrew Maixner, who led the Regiment’s PSC, won the 10-person fast Everyone in the Fun Run received a par- race for most of the course, and finished formation category with a time of 50:27. ticipation ribbon and a taste of what it’s with a time of 38:30. First in the women’s overall was like to participate in a running race. Maixner was closely followed by sec- Andrea Stover, platoon commander for The Turkey Trot was the last race of ond place overall finisher Seth Lewis, a 1st Radio Bn.’s Electronic Intelligence the year, and Marine Corps Community rifleman with Lima Co., 3rd Bn., 3rd Platoon. Services is already preparing for the next Overall men’s winner Andrew Maixner, a 17-year-old Radford High School student, Marine Regiment. In all, nine age categories had partici- season of races in the CG’s Semper Fit crosses the finish line with a time of 38:30. “It was a great course and we got a lot pants, and each category had a men’s Series. Body Blast takes off at Semper Fit Center Fridays Pfc. Monroe F. Seigle repetitions with weights to strengthen the body, Combat Correspondent and bands to strengthen the muscles through en- durance. The Semper Fit Center Gym offers an hour-long No experience is required to participate in the Body Blast workout every Friday at 5:45 p.m. for Body Blast workout, because Body Blast is de- both active duty military and their spouses. signed for all levels of fitness. Body Blast is a complete and total body work- “Body Blast is a great way to get in shape in a out designed to tone and strengthen the entire low-impact environment,” said Pruett. “This body with weights, tubes and workout balls. workout can benefit a person in numerous ways “Body Blast is a great physical and cardiovascu- physically.” lar workout,“ said Jennefer Pruett, an aerobics in- Classes are $2 for all participants. Comfortable structor at Semper Fit. “It is a non-stop workout attire along with proper footwear is recommend- going from one exercise to another.” ed. Pfc. Monroe F. Seigle During the workout, participants listen to fast- For more information, call the Semper Fit Gym Participants in the Body Blast workout program get in shape dur- paced music while doing a variety of dances and at 254-7591/7590. ing the hour-long workout class every Friday at 5:45 p.m. C-2 • November 29, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

BBASEASE SSPORTSPORTS Debbie Robbins races ran in the past two years; registra- Rocker Room Rolls MCCS Public Relations tion with USA track and field; and com- with Pigskins mand authorization to compete at the May the Best Ball Win highest level of competition. Cheer on your favorite NFL football The resumes are due to MCCS team every Monday night at the Staff It will be fair game on the fairway on Athletics no later than Dec. 6. NCO Rocker Room’s Monday Night December 6, at the Single Marine & Football pigskin and pupu party. Sailor Program’s Shank & Slice Best-Ball • May 9 - 12: Army Invitational/CISM Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and plenty of Tournament. Taekwondo Trials at Fort Indiantown free prizes and pupus will keep you and This day on the links is open to all ac- Gap, Pa. your gang coming back for more. tive duty military, however there will be Resumes must include previous taek- A King and a Queen of the Quarter a limited number of spaces. wondo competition and results from the will be crowned and become eligible to Shank & Slicer’s will begin the tour- the following programs: past two years, Kukkiwan dan certifica- win the regal recliner during Super Bowl nament with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start tion (black belt), current 2003 U.S. taek- Sunday. and end with sodas, pupu’s and prizes. • Feb.10 - April 9: All-Marine wondo union membership card number, Awards will be presented to the golfer Wrestling Trials will be held at MCB and command authorization to compete Bowlers Strike at K-Bay Lanes with the longest drive as well as closest Quantico, Va . at the highest level of competition. to the pin. Resumes must include past wrestling These resumes are due to Marine Bowling is back, and back “with atti- Costs are $22 per person for E5 and be- experience, weight class, number of Corps Community Services no later than tude!” Monday through Thursday, E-5 low and $30 per golfer for E6 and above. matches, and results in past two years; Dec. 6. and below can bowl for $1.50 per game Included in the price are green fees, cart, and command authorization to compete For more information or questions with free shoe rental at K-Bay Lanes. prizes, pupus and sodas. at the highest level of competition. about any of these programs, contact Bowling leagues for youth, women, in- For those interested in participating The resumes are due to MCCS Steve Kalnasy, Varsity Sports coordina- tramural and a Wednesday night mixed and spending the day on the spectacular Athletics no later than Dec. 10. tor, at 254-7590. foursomes are starting. Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course, please call Also, check out Semper Extreme 254-7593. Register early and secure your • Feb. 13 - 17: All-Marine cross coun- Paintball Takes Aim Bowling Fridays 6 p.m. - 1 a.m.; position at the SM&SP office. try team. Selectees will compete in the Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 8 Armed Forces Cross Country Champion- Let your “inner-predator” come out. p.m.- 1 a.m.; and Sundays, 6 - 9 p.m. Semper Fit Seeks Resumes ship in Houston, Texas. Spend a day practicing your combat The K-Bay Lanes features bumper These resumes must include dates, skills with Paintball Hawaii. bowling for keiki, a hearty snack shop, a Semper Fit is accepting resumes for places, and finish times of 5K and 10K The field is open Fridays, by appoint- pro shop and arcade. ment only, 1 - 5 p.m.; Birthday and private parties are wel- Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; come. and Sundays, noon - 5 p.m. For more details, call K-Bay Lanes at Base All Stars Private games and birth- 254-7693. day parties are welcome. Select Fridays are available Single Marine & Sailor Program NAME: 2nd Lt. Andrea Stover for training exercises and Offers Golf Discounts unit events. AGE: 25 For individual play, the Take advantage of the benefits the cost is $40 per person and Single Marine and Sailor Program has to UNIT: 1st Radio Bn. includes all rental equip- offer. ment and 400 rounds. The Kaneohe Klipper has discounted BILLET: Platoon Commander, For unit training, the cost prices for E-5 and below. Electronic Intelligence Platoon is $20 per person. Players The greens fee is only $9 for 18 holes have the option of bringing and $5 for 9 holes. Plus, club rental is SPORT: Running their own paint or buying it lowered to $5 per set. at the field. Two tee times on Saturdays and • This is her first military com- For more details, contact Sundays are reserved for the Single mand after The Basic School. Paintball Hawaii owner Marine and Sailor Program only. Roland Manahan at 265- The deadline for the Saturday tee-off • She has been running competi- 4283, or Single Marine and is Thursday at 5 p.m., and Sunday’s tively since high school where she Sailor Program at 254-7593. deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. competed in the mile, half-mile, For more information, contact Leslie and 400 by 400 meter relay. Fast Pitch Seeks Players Graham, the SM&SP coordinator, at 254- 7593. • The Turkey Trot was Stover’s first Intramural Sports Coor- The SM&SP Office is located inside military race. She finished the 10K dinator Joe Au is seeking Bldg. 219 aboard Kaneohe Bay run in 44:47. command interest in field- Its events are open to single, active du- Sgt. Robert A. Carlson ing intramural baseball ty military. teams for January. . This will be a fast-pitch E’Club Hosts Sports Night “Running is such a simple sport. baseball league. Interested military mem- Don’t forget that you can ease back at You don’t need any special equipment, bers should contact their the E’Club every Monday night during sports representative, and its weekly “Sports Night.” and no one can cheat.” the reps should e-mail Joe at For more information, call the Enlisted [email protected] Club at 254-5592.

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Bellows Hosts Outdoor Recreation Special Olympics Hawaii has outgrown most facili- Hickam Gym and Youth Center ties on Oahu, and without the support of the military, from 8 - 11 a.m. Just because summer is over, does not mean you have organizers say they would not be able to open their Bowling competitions: to be a couch potato. Bellows Recreation (at 259-8080) competitions to every Special Olympics athlete. K-Bay Lanes, 8:30-11:30 a.m. offers plenty of outdoor activities. The 2002 Holiday Classic serves people with mental Hickam Lanes, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Learn how to choose the best waves to shoot the curl, retardation or closely related developmen- as Bellows offers bodyboarding lessons Fridays at 1 tal disability. p.m. The cost is $12 per person and includes the use of a bodyboard. Event Schedule Break the record Learn ocean kayak skills, including deep water re- MCB Hawaii & Hickam AFB covery, navigation, water safety, and efficient paddling techniques. Classes are every Wednesday and •Tuesday, Dec. 3 Thursday at 1 p.m. The cost is $14 for adults and in- Speed skating competitions: cludes kayak rental. Ice Palace, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, call Bellows Recreation at 259- 8080. •Friday, Dec. 6 Basketball competitions: 2002 Special Olympics Needs Volunteers Semper Fit Center, K-Bay, from 12 - 6:30 p.m. Special Olympics Hawaii is delighted to announce Hickam Gym and Youth Center that Hickam Air Force Base and MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe from 12 - 6 p.m. Bay, will co-host the 2002 Holiday Classic on Dec. 6, 7 Bowling competitions: and 8. K-Bay Lanes, 12 - 3 p.m. MCB Hawaii will partly provide housing and sports Hickam Lanes from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. venues for more than 800 Special Olympics athletes from more than 65 delegations throughout Hawaii who •Saturday, Dec. 7 have been training and competing locally for the priv- Basketball competitions: ilege to compete in the 2002 Special Olympics Hawaii’s Semper Fit Center, K-Bay, Holiday Classic. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. There is a need for adult volunteers to assist as bowl- Hickam Gym and Youth Center ing lane escorts and monitors, basketball scorekeepers from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and timekeepers, in volunteer hospitality and mer- Bowling competitions: chandising, in awards presentation, set-up and break- K-Bay Lanes, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. down, and on the warehouse crew. Hickam Lanes, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Supervised children are welcome to accompany vol- Cpl. Ethan E. Rocke Lance Cpl. Seth F. Redford, Platoon 2117, Echo Co., broke the unteers to most events and cheer on athletes. •Sunday, Dec. 8 Marine Corps Recruit Depot record for “pull-ups done by a re- Volunteer briefings will be held Dec. 3 at the Ice Basketball competitions: cruit” when he did 76 during the company’s final physical fit- Palace and Dec. 6 - 8 at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, and Semper Fit Center, K-Bay, ness test Nov. 15. at Hickam AFB. from 8 a.m. - noon HAWAII MARINE November 29, 2002 • C-3

SSPORPORTSTS AROUNDAROUND THETHE CCORPSORPS Boxers square off in USMC boxing trials Hawaii Marine defeated by Lejeune boxer

Sgt. Allan J. Grdovich Camp Lejeune Public Affairs

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The Marine Corps Boxing preliminaries Nov. 20 at the Geottege Memorial Field House aboard Camp Lejeune. The 11-bout fight card was highlight- ed with an enlisted/officer duel in the fi- nal bout when Lejeune-based boxers Sgt. Ruebenn Woodruff and 1st Lt. Adam Sgt. Allan J. Grdovich Rickenbach squared off in the 201-plus Super heavyweight Sgt. Ruebben weight class. Woodruff refreshes between rounds dur- ing the second night of the Marine Corps Woodruff ended the match after Boxing Team preliminaries Nov. 20. knocking down the intimidating Rickenbach with a body shot, which sent Corporal Anthony Doughty, 178, with the young lieutenant to the deck for the 2nd Force Service Support Group, Camp second time in round two of the fight. Lejeune, out pointed 2nd Marine Division’s Lance Cpl. Javier Fuentes, 178. The Results Sgt. Allan J. Grdovich Corporal Ward Wright, 178, from Sergeant Joseph DeValle, 125, from Second Marine Division’s Lance Cpl. Javier Fuentes, left, and 2nd Force Service Cherry Point knocked out Sgt. Brian 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, out Support Group’s Cpl. Anthony Doughty, trade jabs at the Nov. 20 boxing trials. Clooky, 178, with II Marine pointed fellow Lejeune Marine Lance Expeditionary Force, in the first round. Cpl. Edward Mable, 125. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Kaneohe Bay’s, Pvt. Amaury Torres. Cpl. James Brown. Lance Cpl. Jimmy Owensby, 201, from Private First Class Eric Canales, 141, Pendleton’s Cpl. Roderick Prevost, Okinawa, Japan, defeated 2nd Marine with Marine Corps Air Ground Task Nationally ranked Sgt. Anthony Little, 165, out pointed Cherry Point’s Lance Division’s Cpl. Joseph Laster, 201, after Force Training Center, Twentynine 152, from Twentynine Palms, out point- Cpl. Jason Aronson, 165. the referee stopped the fight in fourth Palms, Calif., defeated Lejeune’s Sgt. ed 2nd Marine Division’s Cpl. Ariel round. Thomas Jensen, 141. Ovales, 152. Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.’s Cpl. Arturo DelaMora, 165, out Sergeant Ruebenn Woodruff, 201, from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Lejeune’s Lance Cpl. Christopher pointed Lance Cpl. Franki Bentancourt, II MEF, knocked out 1st Lt. Adam Calif.’s, Cpl. Roy Aviles, 141, bested Govan, 152, defeated MCB Hawaii, 165, from Okinawa, Japan. Rickenbach in the 2nd round. C-4 • November 29, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

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Keeping in the swim can real- ly keep you fit. You can burn up 240 calories every 20 min- utes by swimming. NAPS

Worth Repeating: “If you don’t run your own life, somebody else will.” — John Atkinson HAWAII MARINE November 29, 2002 • C-5 Some diets blur vital facts NAPS Featurettes

When it comes to the “Battle of the Bulge,” Americans have plenty of diets from which to choose. Arguably, diet fads grabbing the most atten- tion of late are high-fat, low-carbohydrate diets. These diets promote weight-loss strategies ranging from severe calo- rie restriction to eliminat- ing an entire food group. While these diets promise a trimmer waist- line, the verdict about long-term health effects is still out. There have been no long-term studies of the high-fat, low-carbohy- drate diets to determine whether they are a safe way to lose weight. On the other hand, there is growing evidence that high-carbohydrate diets, including recommended allowances of grain foods, are a safe, healthful way to regulate weight. A June 2002 U.S. Department of Agriculture study that compared low-carbohy- drate vs. high-carbohy- drate diets showed adults who ate high-carbohy- drate diets were more likely to be in the normal weight range, with the lowest average body mass index. Because high-fat, low- carbohydrate diets se- verely limit or eliminate certain foods rich in com- plex carbohydrates, di- eters often lack several vi- tal nutrients, such as B vi- tamins and antioxidants. These compounds, which are found in grain foods such as breads, rolls, crackers and bagels, have been shown to alter risk factors for chronic dis- eases such as certain can- cers, heart disease and di- abetes. When it comes to weight control, it is not what is eaten, but how much. Studies like the USDA Healthy Eating Index show Americans al- ready eat plenty of high- er-calorie proteins and fats, but fall short of meet- ing the recommended di- etary goals for the bottom half of the Food Guide Pyramid. “While many of the current diets offer a mag- ic-bullet solution to weight loss, the healthiest way is to eat smaller por- tions, cut calories, in- crease physical activity, and consume a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet rich in grains, fruits, and vegetables,” said Georgia Kostas, M.P.H., R.D., L.D., author and director of nu- trition at the Dallas-based Cooper Clinic. “While this approach may lead to slower weight loss than some diet plans, it is See DIETING, C-6 C-6 • November 29, 2002 HAWAII MARINE

‘Do you have nutrition IQ?’ NAPS Featurettes

Food myths abound, so consumers have to stay ahead of the game with up-to-date information on nu- trition. Test your nutrition IQ by circling the right an- swers.

1. Although it’s classified as a nutrient, vitamin D is actually _____. a) a mineral, b) a protein, c) a hormone, e) all of the above.

2. True or False: Latte isn’t as nutritious as tradi- tional coffee drinks because steaming robs milk of cal- cium and B vitamins.

3. Compared to the real thing, carob, a chocolate sub- stitute found in health-food stores, is _____. a) lower in calories, b) lower in fat, c) nutritionally superior, d) none of the above.

4. Garlic has been proven to _____. a) lower cholesterol, b) lower blood pressure, c) pre- vent certain cancers, including stomach and colon can- cer, d) none of the above.

5. True or False: To be labeled “fat-free,” a product must contain absolutely no fat.

Answers: 1. C — Vitamin D is ac- tually a hormone and like other hormones is manufac- tured by the body. Found naturally in very few foods, it’s produced by skin cells in response to sunlight. 2. B — False, as milk heat- ed up to 10 minutes still con- tains 80 to 100 percent of its nutrients. 3. D — One tablespoon of carob chips contains more calories and saturated fat than the same amount of chocolate, with no nutrition- al advantage. 4. D — Hundreds of stud- ies have failed to find any health benefits for garlic, de- spite claims of its benefits. 5. B — False, as fat-free products can contain up to half a gram of fat per serving.

(Editor’s Note: Obtained from Wellness Foods A to Z [Rebus, 2002]. Written by UC Berkeley nutrition expert Sheldon Margen, M.D., and other editors of the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter.)

DIETING, From C-5 healthier and more likely to last.” Studies show this works. Researchers at the University of Colorado studied 3,000 individuals, most of whom achieved long-term weight loss success by eating a low- fat, high-carbohydrate di- et and daily exercise. “At any given time, 45 percent of women and 25 percent of men are trying to lose weight, but only one out of five are using sound, healthy weight- loss principles that will work for life, and are rec- ommended by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid,” added Kostas. “Consumers need to know the facts so they can make healthy lifestyle choices.”