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Guantanamo Gazette Vol. 43 -- No. 221 -- U.S. Navy's only shore-based daily newspaper -- Tuesday, November 17, 1987 11 The Judds to perform in Guantanamo Bay on Thanksgiving W E Bay News The mother-daughter country sing- ing sensation, Naomi. and Wynonna Judd, will be performing at the Downtown Lyceum, Thursday, Nov. 26, R&R seats available beginning at 7:30 p.m. The show, which is sponsored by There are four seats available the USO, will last approximately one on the R and R to Providenciales, and one-half hours and will feature Nov. 23 to 25. Anyone desiring to hit songs from the Judds' four al- go, forward your paperwork to YNC bums. After the show, the Judds will Park (through your R and R be available to sign autographs for coordinator) no later than the one hour. close of business Thursday, Nov. The Judds have recorded nine num- 19. Seats will be filled on a ber one hits according to Billboard first-come, first-serve basis. Magazine's country singles chart. There are two seats-available Two of their albums have gone plati- to Grand Cayman Nov. 30 to Dec. num and one has gone gold. Their 2. number one hits include "Why Not There is one seat available on Me," "Cry Myself to Sleep," "Have the day shopper to Mbntego Bay on Mercy," and "Mama He's Crazy." Nov. 25. If the list of number one hits is impressive, the list of awards earn- Volunteers needed ed by the duo is even more so. The two have earned 36 awards since The Naval Station has lead 1984, including a Grammy for the responsibility in planning this Best Country Performance by a Duo or Naomi and Wynonna Judd year's Christmas Block Party. Group with Vocal for two consecutive Volunteers are desperately needed years, and Top Vocal Duet by the Times. to assist in coordinating this Academy of Country Music for hour special and they have requested three To accomodate the anticipated community event. Individuals who consecutive years. that one section of the audience be would like crowd, more bleachers will be moved in uniform. Rather than mandate who to help make this "Country to the year's Christmas music has always weighed lyceum site. According to Lt. will wear a uniform to the show, we, Block Party a heavily on the memorable activity, cheatin'/drinkin' ma- Bob Hines, base public affairs offi- have decided to make the center should cer, the center section 'contact Pat Corum, terial,, but our lyrics are more po- of red seats section a place for those in Naval Station sitive we sing about Christmas Activity Planning . the import- at the lyceum will be reserved fbr uniform," Hines explained. .Committee Representative ance of family a lot, probably be- personnel in uniform and their fami- He also noted that volunteers are at 4441 cause Mama and I have been through or 4450 during working lies. needed to work as drivers and stage- hours or "The reason is because 2691 after working hours. so much together," said Wynonna in the Nash- hands. Interested residents should The an interview ville Network will be meetings will be held every with the Los Angeles filming a one- call Barbara Diaz at 6330 or 3913. Thursday at 3 p.m. at FTG, A service to help out housing resi< classroom C on Nov.19 and classroom A on Dec. 3 and 10. Discounts on home furnishings offered to new residents PSD closure By JOSH J.D. Parks have orders off the base. personal letter from the housing PSD will close at noon on The discount means 10 percent off director and the housing agreement Wednesday, Nov. 18 due to a In an effort to help base housing the price of normally-priced home are required for newcomers, and for residents with the cost of change of command luncheon. moving to furnishings or large appliances. people about to leave Guantanamo, or from the base, the Navy Resale "Since the discounts would effect identification and a copy of orders Activity here has begun giving are needed. License Examiner's closed discounts for home furnishings. a large number of people, we decided to give people --The License Examiner ' s Office who would have missed Ladouceur added, "The costs of will be closed from Nov. 20 to According to Lt. Cmdr. Gerald the opportunity a chance to get the moving to and from the base are high Dec. 4. Ladouceur, Navy Resale Activity discount too." enough, and we just wanted to offer Officer in Charge, the 10 percent For new arrivals who want to take a way to reduce the costs." Servmart closed discount will be offered to advantage of the price reductions, The discounts residents represent yet who have been in base there are a few things to remember. another way in which the Navy Resale Servmart will be closed from housing less than 30 days or who Personal identification, the Activity is serving Guantanamo Bay. Nov. 17 to 20 for inventory. Servmart will re-open for normal business on Nov. 23. Self-Help Store Vet Clinic notes starts waiting list Q800 Captsaim's Hotline The veterinarian will be By Marie Goode holding the monthly clinic on Family Housing Leeward Point on Tuesday, Nov. 24 Query: What is the base policy Works went to the site and turned from 1:15 to 3 p.m. The clinic is Recently, Family Housing asked oc- concerning hiring someone from cupants of Family Housing to help the valve off. Evidently someone by appointment only. Appointments CONUS for a position that a came along and turned it on and may be made by calling 2101 "tame the grass monster" by keeping dependent spouse here on the base the areas next to the buildings and didn't do a very good job turning during working hours. is qualified for and has been in it off. Public Works will replace fences mowed. Response to our the same series and grade of job request has been good; so good that what isn't working properly and The Veterinary Clinic will be prior to coming here. hopefully we will make the effort closed on Nov. 26 and 27 for the we now have equipment awaiting repair parts, leaving us with an to turn water off properly. Thanksgiving holiday. The clinic Reply: If the dependent military will re-open inadequate supply of lawnmowers and on Monday, Nov. 30. spouse is among the best qualified Query: Is it possible for a weedeaters to meet the continuing when rated on a particular demand. street light to be put in between announcement and the position is Granadillo Point and Granadillo Mailing dates Effective immediately, we will GS-05 or higher, they would get Circle about where the new asphalt start a waiting list for customers preference. It isn't always true plant is? This would enable The following are the latest needing lawncare equipment. If you that the same series and grade joggers to be able to see better possible dates for patrons to visit the Self Help Store (take the would automatically be rated and be a lot safer along that dark mail letters and parcels to first right past the Ordnance Tri- highly-qualified. Some with the stretch of road. addresses in the United States to angle) and if the equipment you need same series are not the same types ensure delivery by Christmas: is not available, leave your name, of jobs and have different Reply: A work request has been Letters/priority, December 7; address, work and home phone numbers specific requirements. For more initiated to install an additional PAL, November 23; SAM, November where you can be reached when equip- information on this program, or if street light along that road. If 16; and Surface, November 12. ment becomes available. you have any other questions on you have any suggestions such as hiring you may contact a staffing this one it would In order to expedite service to be more specialist in NBCPO at 4165. you and others, we will require that appropriate to go through Public Works. You may School safety the materials be picked up within call their Trouble Query: I want to report a water Desk number, 4424, or write a Get started for work one day of your being notified. Of leak in front of the NEX barber a few course, you may keep the equipment letter to the Assistant Public minutes earlier in the morning. shop on the Windward side. It has Works for up to three days. Officer. I am always School is in session. By taking been dripping for about three interested in hearing of ways to those few extra minutes, you can For those of you having overdue weeks. I have called the Energy make our base a better place to avoid delays which will occur due equipment, we need your cooperation! Action Team about this twice live, but we should give the chain to children walking and riding Please return the equipment im- before. of command an opportunity to work their bikes to school, as well as mediately! To find out about the before we call the Hot Line. Thank the school bus stops and starts. availability of lawncare equipment, Reply: The first time a call was you. or to put your name on the waiting made on this a member of Public list, phone Self Help at 4170. *l Medical Adviser Contributed by the staff U.S. Naval Hospital the Capt. Paul Campbell, MSC, USN, Commanding Officer Scoop Educating the public on drugs Bread dough craft class Christmas card selection The Food and Drug Admin- -- Chronic use of alcohol Make your own Christmas ornaments, The Treasure Chest has a new selection istration is a service to the can cause changes in the refrigerator magnets and/or baskets out of of Guantanamo Christmas cards and consumer.