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Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palis ...evember 14, 1990

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SAUDI ARABIA- In a lumbering column of beastly yet agile amphibious assault vehicles (AAV's), a company of men from 1st Bn., 7th Marines, Marine Corps Air- Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., headed out to the field for the fourth time since arriving here.

They formed a monolithic, mechanized team of combat ready Marine infantry prowess. From the battalion's humble arrival, they have set a land mark as being the first Marine grunt unit to go to the field as part of Operation Desert Shield, and according to the warriors, "...we're only getting started."

"The First Team," as the 1st Bn., 7th Marines infantrymen call themselves, flew into Saudi Arabia in mid-August After a week of organization and outfitting, they established a defensive position in the desert. It was from there that they learned to live in Saudi's barren sands.

"I'll admit that it was tough at first," said Capt. Craig Baker of Decauter, Ala., and a

company commander with 1st Bn., 7th Marines. "We had to learn how to do a lot of things differently. This desert is different than others in many ways."

The first step they took was flipping the clock and learning to operate at night. The scorching sun beat them with 125 degree waves of heat during the days, making it almost impossible to do heavy work.

"We made the best of the cool night hours and slept during the day," said Baker. "Just being out in the field in the heat made the unit tougher, though we have evolved to the point where we can move effectively any time of the day."

In their first four weeks in country, the unit spent three weeks in the sand. The first mission was to establish a defensive position to counter a possible Iraqi invasion of

Saudi Arabia. "The world was still pretty uncertain with what Saddam Hussein's intentions were,"

said 2ndLt. John Anderson of San Clemente, Calif., and a platoon commander with 1st

Bn., 7th Marines. "A big concern we had then and still have, is the terrorist threat. But, we have that covered by keeping the Marines on guard and using the natural discipline they have."

While Anderson is new to the unit (h. picked up his platoon three days prior to deploying for Desert Shield) he's confident in what his unit and Marines can do. "We have some of the best NCO's of any outfit," he said. "They have a wealth of informa- tion that has helped us evolve to the point where the desert isn't going to hamper us."

For their fourth trip to the field, the battalion was married up with amphibious assault vehicles from 3rd AAV Bn., Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

"These tractors (the Landing Tracked Vehicle Personal-7-A2) are made to operate anywhere in the world with the proper maintenance, " said SSgt. Kenneth Cox of Broken Bow, Okla., platoon sergeant with the AAV Bn. "We kind of took it easy at

first and found out what we had to do to keep the tractors up. Now we know the

specific things to keep checking and we can go forever." Adapted to the desert and ready for combat, the men of 1st Bn., 7th Marines are

settling into an uncertain routine. "A guy can drive himself crazy trying to piece

together everything that is happening." said Anderson. "Besides that's not our job." "We're not particularly happy to have to sit here in the desert so far from home,"

said Cpl. Christopher Hughes of Bardstown, Ky., "but we're proud to be here. The

president has a job for us to do and from what I can see, we're doing it."

Maj. Thomas Thaler, officer in charge of the M1A1 NETT (left), briefs Commanding General of FMFPac, LtGen. Robert F. Milligan on the training status of his unit as Com- manding General of the Combat Center, BGen. James E. Livingston looks on. LtGen. Milligan visited the Combat Center on Tuesday.

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Name: LCpl. Ben Vautier Unit: 2nd Tank Bn. Hometown: New Jersey

Family: single Hobbies: music Job/MOS: ammo technician Quote: "Semper Fi."

Name: Palani Paahana

Hometown: Wahiana, Oahu Family: father is with 3rd AAV Bn. Hobbies: football Quote: "Peace in the Middle East."

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Ongoing FRI'

Ongoing Chapel

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FSC conducting a series of wives deployment support groups from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the following days: Tue. - All wives Tue. evening 6:30 to 8 p.m. - All wives *Childcare available for Tue. a.m. class at drop-in daycare (Bright Beginnings) Childcare available for Tue. On. class in same building as support group.

FSC 368-6344

Hotline for current Doreen O'Neal information. 368-6634

Videotaping is now being done at Combat Center TV in Bldg. 1758.

Your Unit Reps or Cindy Huston, FRP 368-5131

Send free messages to loved ones FRP 368-5131 in Saudi Arabia through the "Desert FAX" at Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1455, Mon. through Fri. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Prayer Vigil each Wednesday Chaplain's Office from 9 to 9:30 a.m. 368-6464/6456 Held until Marines and Sailors return

Info line from 9 to 3 p.m. 368-6505

All Wives Basic Course once a month. Call to register for class and childcare.

Young wives group. (20 & under) Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 9 to II a.m. Call to register for group and childcare.

368-5131 Donna or Janette

368-5131 Janette or Jami

Deployed Spouses Stress Group 368-5131 Every 1st Thursday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call to register for class and childcare. (Dec 27th group will not be held)

Budget Counselin- and Checkbook 368-6323 Balancing. Held ..1 Bldg. 1455 Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

How to cope with "holiday blues" 368-6144 Bldg. 1738 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Stress Workshop every Thursday 368-6344 Bldg. 1738 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Commanding General BGen. J. E. Livingston Joint Public Affairs Officer Capt. T. H. Hoyle Deputy Public Affairs Officer.... Ist LI R. C. Sharp

Public Afters Chief SSW. C. A. DeMsr Community Relations Sgt. M. D. Gatlin 7th MEB Press Chief Sgt. T. Sinagra Editor LCpl. L. A. Cook Reporter Cpl. J. W. Howell Reporter Cpl. R. J. Engbrecht Reporter Lep!. L. M. Austhof Reporter LCpl. C. D. Walker

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The OBSERVATION POST is published 50 weeks enc', year. Circulation is 8,500.

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OBSERVATION POST OECEMRER 14, 1990

N E W S B R I E F S Be a star

Hundreds of military men age 18-35 are needed as extras to work on a film starring James Caan and Bette Midler, titled For the boys." Those selected will receive $75 for a 10-hour day plus meals! They will be working out of Van Nuys National Guard hanger nine days in January and again in April. Come to the

casting call at the Employment Resource Center, in Bldg. 1522 Tuesday from 8

a.m.-3 p.m. Bring your social security card and military identification card. For more information contact Martye at 368- 7225.

Car help for spouses Marines of TCMU wish to donate

their time and expertise to assist the

dependents of Marines deployed to

Operation Desert Shield. These Marines are offering to perform vehicle inspec- tions and limited maintenance. The inspections and maintenace actions may help to ensure that dependents who are

traveling throughout the holidays do so in a more reliable and safe automobile. The

services will be offered today through Sunday. Parts must be providod by

vehicle owner. For more information, contact Sgt. Aguilera at 368-6291.

Relieve stress A series of free stress workshops will

be offered Thursday evenings from 6-8

p.m. throughout December. The work- shops, jointly sponsored by the Family Service Center and the Morongo Basin

From the Sergeant Major

ALMAR 287/90 announces the academic disciplines available for the Staff NCO Degree Completion Program. Also it's purpose is to so-

licit appplications for consideration. Applications must reach HQMC by April 1, 1991.

R. MacTavish Sergeant Major

Mental Health Providers, will be held at MCCES Auditorium, Bldg. 1738. The schedule of workshops is as follows: "Helping Stress Through Self Hypnosis and Relaxation Techniques," Dec. 20; and "How to Recover from Holiday Stress," Dec. 27. For more information, call the Family Service Center at 368- 6345.

Free workshop slated Family Services will present a free

workshop Wednesday. "Coping with Holiday Blues" will be held from 9-11 am. in the education office, Bldg. 1526. Participants will receive tips on overcom- ing depression during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Free childcare is

available for Marine dependents. The workshop, sponsored by National University, is open to active duty military, their families, Department of Defense employees and loc.11 residents. For more information and reservations, call National University at 368-6887/ 6312.

Enjoy YAC events The Youth activities Center will host a

variety of Christmas events. Tonight is a

"Tree Trimming Party and Hot Cocoa Night" from 6-9 p.m. for children 2nd- grade and up. Craft classes for 3rd graders and up are planned for 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday. Join in Christmas caroling Thursday from 6:30.8 p.m., and dance at

the "DJ Fun Night" Dec. 21 from 6-9

p.m. For more information on the Youth Activities Center call 368-6269.

Make or buy furniture The Wood Hobby Shop will assist or

design and produce cabinets, chairs, wall units or other wood furniture. Specialized instruction will be available after the first of the year. Small items available to produce or buy are business card holders

and jewelry or display boxes. For more

information call Don Miller at 368-2714.

Auction planned Tires, typewriters, tools and trucks

will be available at a public auction of government surplus property held Tuesday at the Marine Corps Logistics

Base in Barstow. Property may be

inspected today and Monday. Registra- tion begins at 7:30 a.m.Tuesday with the sale beginning at 9 am. For more information, contact Dan McGowan at (619) 577-6561.

Childcare available New Horizons will provide childcare

on designated training Saturdays. Care will be provided from 6 a.m.-2 p.m., and the $13 will cover breakfast, lunch and a

snack. Pre-registration and payment is

required by close-of-business the

Wednesday before the Saturday service is

needed. New Horizons is also open until 9 p.m. Friday. Pre-registration by the

previous Wednesday is required. For reservations and more information call 368-7590/7591.

Bracelets available The Desert Shield bracelets are now

available at the jewelry counter at the Main Exchange. The bracelets, sold by The Women's Morale Support Movement for the Middle East, under the POW Freedom Foundation, may be worn in uniform. All proceeds will go toward helping our men and women in Saudi Arabia. The bracelets are black bands

with the inscription, "1990 till our fighting forces return." For more infor- mation contact Mary Miller at 367-6310.

Deadline nears The deadline for filing 1989 CHAM-

PUS claims is Dec. 31. Claims not filed for civilian health care received in 1989 must be in the hands of your state's

CHAMPUS claims processor by Dec. 31. California is an area where the patient's state of residence determines where the claim will be sent. For more information on where to send your claims, contact Lin Harris, the Health Benefits Advisor, at

368-6305.

Stop smoking The American Cancer Society will

sponsor a "Fresh Start" stop smoking course to run Jan. 8, 10, 15 and 17. The class will meet in Bldg. 1561-T1 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. All active duty military, their families and governnient

Disbursing has the answers HOPKINa

Disbursing Officer

Military personnel, E-7 and above, and civilian personnel, GS-9 and

above, who travel at least twice a year are classified as "frequent travelers." It's the traveler's responsibility to ensure that the orders are properly anno- tated. When the member applies for the charge card but has not received it, the orders should state "frequent traveler awaiting charge card." If the orders

are not annotated frequent or non-frequent, the Disbursindg Division will determine your travel advance as a frequent traveler.

employees are invited to attend. For more information call Dr. Richey at 368-7173.

Support Toys for Tots The Marine Corps Reserves are

collecting for the Toys for Tots program. New, unwrapped toys are needed to give to children of the Morongo Basin who might not otherwise have a present to open Christmas morning. Collection bins are set up on the Combat Center and at

local community businesses throughout the Morongo Basin. It is requested that no cash or old toys be donated. For more information concerning toy donation sites

or the program, contact SSgt. Denslow or SSgt. Wilkerson at 368-6641/6803.

Surcharge waived The Secretary of Defense, in an effort

to improve the quality of life of military members, has granted a waiver of the

surcharge rate for officers and all military dependents for the 1990 Christmas holiday meal. The Christmas meal will be

Dec. 25, 3-5 p.m., in Bldg. 1650. Meal rates/charges are $2.45 for officers and

dependents, and $1.25 for children under

12. The waiver does not apply to military personnel drawing per diem.

Tun Tavern renovation In Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1775, Tun

Tavern became the recruiting site for the newly formed United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps Tun Tavern

Foundation has launched a campaign to

rebuild the Revolutionary War-era tavern. Originally built in 1693, the tavern will be reconstructed on land next to the

Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memo- rial. Tax-deductible contributions may be

sent to: The Marine Corps Tun Tavern Foundation, Suite 402 A, 1 Rittenhouse

Square, Philadelphia, Pa., 19103.

Cancer clinic date set The San Bernardino County Public

Health Department will offer a cancer

screening clinic at the Morongo Basin

Health Center. The clinic is for women

45 and over, and is staffed by female

examiners. Appointments for Dec. 21

may be made at 365-9764 or 362-4604.

Instructors sought The Advance Course at Marine Corps

Air Station, El Toro, needs instructors

prior to the first class convening in 1991.

Interested MGySgts., MSgts., or GySgts.,

with no less than 4 years time in grade,

call GySgt. Trujillo at AV, 997-3345/

3119, or commercial, (714) 726-3345/

3119.

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NEWS/F A T U R E

Drunk drivers are paying the price CPL. JEFF HOWELL Observation Post

Gone are the days when drinking and driving went as well together as rum and coke.

Recent statistics have shown that this once tantalizing combination has become a dangerous and often deadly mixture, prompting lawmakers to enact new and tougher laws aimed at stemming the flow of drunk drivers over California's roads.

Stricter laws coupled with stiffer penalties have made the marls almost as dangerous for drunk drivers as they are for the victims of those drinking and driving.

In January 1990 California's legal blood alcohol limit was lowered from .10% to .08%, making California one of only four states with a limit that low. For an average 150-pound man, the new law means drinking two beers instead of three an hour before getting behind the wheel can land them in jail.

In addition to the lower limit, the new law allows police to confiscate a sus- pected drunk driver's license on the spot. They can also yank a driver's license for refusing to undergo a chemical test. In place of the license, officers provide a 45-day temporary license. Drivers have 10 days to appeal the revoked license to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Once a motorist has been stopped and arrested, their trouble has just begin. If a decision is made to fight the charge in court the cost can be abhorrent. Accord- ing to one local law office, lawyers fees

range from $125 to $200 an hour or more. What's more, if an individual is found guilty, the fines are staggering.

Patty Bowers, Division Manager of Moronge Basin Municiple Court, said, "Fines for a first conviction of drunk driving total $977.50, and that's if it's paid in one lump sum. If the person opts to make payments there's an extra $30 charge."

The court fines are only a fraction of the cost. First time convicted drivers lose their license for four months. They face a

mandatory 3-year probation period or jail time, and as a condition of probation, must attend local Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Before a driver's license can be reinstated they must also attend a Stan- dard State Drivers First Offense Program one day a week for 18 weeks, and pay a $100 reinstatement fee.

According to Jeff Bowers, a local insurance office manager, most insurance companies will not insure someone convicted of drunk driving. Instead, indi- viduals must obtain a policy through California's Auto Insurance Assigned Risk Program, which is a state run program. Insurance premiums through the program are about four times as much as an ordinary policy, which means auto insurance, which cost an individual $100 a month before a conviction, will cost them $400 a month afterward.

If the financial drain isn't bad enough, there's more for those who happen to wear a Marine Corps uniform. SSgt. James Treichel, NCOIC of PMO's traffic section said, "Marines convicted of drunk

driving lose their base driving privileges for one year and are also subject to administrative action by their command- ers."

According to Officer Gil Payne, a 20- year veteran assigned to the California Highway Patrol, "We have come a long way from 10 years ago. People are finding out that the risk just isn't worth it

The penalties are getting tougher and tougher."

Changing attitudes have created an intolerant atmosphere where once there was only indifference. Drunk driving is

no longer seen as a natural act of those who drink, but rather as a criminal act, and those who continue to drink and drive will be forced to pay a price.

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Trees and greenery decorated with ornaments and lights, candles and seasonal displays all add to the holiday spirit.

But, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, these same decorations can turn a joyful holiday season into one marred by tragedy. Because the decorations are used only once a year, people tend to ignore safety hazards, the consumer officials said. The common attitude is if it worked last year, it will still work this year.

A Christmas tree, live or artificial, is a leading cause of injury and property damage during the holiday season. A freshly cut tree with a high moisture content will stay greener longer and is less of a fire hazard, officials said. Ways to tell a tree's condition: It's dry if tapping its trunk on the ground causes a lot of needles to fall or if a small branch can be easily snapped; it's fresh

if needles bend and are hard to pull out. Once you bring the tree home, cut about two inches

from the bottom of the trunk, standing it in a container of water if the tree is to be stored. If the tree is to be set up immediately, place it in a wide-legged tree stand with water. Check the water level daily, filling the stand when necessary.

Place a live or artificial tree away from doorways, the room's traffic pattern and all heat sources, such as a fireplace, radiator or heating register. Make sure the tree stand is sturdy and stable.

If purchasing an artificial tree, make sure it has been tested for flammability. Follow the safety instructions that come with the tree.

Use only approved electrical lights for decorations. Check the strings of tree light for frayed or exposed wires and broken or split sockets. Dispose of any light strings with wire or socket problems, commission officials said. Replacebumt out or broken bulbs as soon as possible. '

Extension cords should also be checked for frayed or

exposed wires or loose connections. If the cord's defective, throw it away. Plug no more than three sets of lights into one extension cord. keep cords away from room traffic and don't place them under a rug or carpet.

Safety officials recommend using colored spotlights instead of electric lights on a metallic tree.

Never use indoor light strings outside because they aren't weather-proofed.

Additional safety tips from commission officials: * Don't leave young children or pets unsupervised

around the tree. Don't leave tree lights or other electrical decora-

tions burning when the family has retired for the evening or left the house.

Don't use the fireplace to burn gift wrappings. * Don't leave a fire unattended. * Don't use lighted candles as decorations. As a final safety precaution, Consumer Product

Safety Commission officials recommend having a fire extinguisher nearby.

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Make your holidays time of cheer

LT. LARRY C. JAMES Mental Health Department

The holidays are upon us once again. Often, during this time many of us

become despondent or depressed. The stress of military life coupled with separation from loved ones can bring about feelings of hopelessness, depression and possible suicidal tendencies.

This brief article will provide information about the signs that may identify someone who is vulnerable during the holiday season, and give you ideas on how to offer your assistance.

WARNING SIGNS: * The most obvious would be statements or comments of a suicidal nature, for

instance, "I'm so depressed, I'm going to kill myself:. or "I wish I could just go away and die." These statements may have a broad range of expressions from the obvious noted above, to more subtle comments.

* Be cognizant of significant changes in the person's personality. A case in point would be the very outgoing happy person becoming seclusive, depressed or with- drawn.

* An interest in morbid activities or in particular, death. Such as poetry, music or art that has a theme of death or doom.

* Unexplainable changes in hygiene coupled with a flat facial expression. In other words, the person who was always squared away suddenly develops a disheveled appearance with a depressed facial stare.

* Increased drug or alcohol consumption. This needs special attention because

while intoxicated, unconscious ideas develop. Moreover, your ability to control either

behaviors or emotions may decrease.

* Suddenly giving away personal belongings and making a will for items left

behind. * Increased aggressiveness. Too often this is overlooked and their aggressive

stance may serve as a shield to mask their feelings of depression or thoughts of self-

harm. Some of us become very angry and attempt to force others away from us rather

than talk about our real problem. Keep in mind that many of us either have been or will be depressed at one time in

our lives, due to certain circumstances. This article, rather, is centered around

Don't let the stress of military life and separation from loved ones get you down during the holidays. Keep in mind that many of us either have been or will be depressed at one time or another. For questions or guidance on depression during the holidays contact Dr. James or Ms. Joden Vochmowitz in the Mental Health Dept. at 368 -6713.

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Increased drinking often accompanies the depression present at the time of most suicide attempts. Alcohol is a depressant, which numbs feelings for a while, but makes the situation worse once the effects have worn off.

unexplained, odd and/or inappropriate responses to a given circumstance. Having said

that, there are some ways to offer assistance to a person you observe with the above

symptoms. PROVIDING ASSISTANCE: *Talk to the person and express your concerns. Ask about thoughts of self-harm

and the severity of their depression. Most often persons with suicidal tendencies will let others know in some way.

*Escort the person to sickcall/the Emergency Room (ER), Chaplain's office or Mental Health. If the crisis occurs after hours, escort the person to the ER. In the

event the person is uncooperative, again inform the person of your concerns and the

reason for them. Thereafter, if this does not suffice, inform either your chain of command or base MPs.

* Don't hesitate to have the person escorted to either the ER or Mental health. I

cannot stress enough the need for you to be supportive and understanding as possible.

Don't be afraid to talk with the person you're concerned about. It's better to talk with the person you're concerned about. It's better to talk about your concerns than

ignoring the problem. Always remember, if you're going to make an error, make the error on the side of

patient safety. If you're seriously concerned about a shipmate, don't hesitate to call us.

For questions, additional information or guidance, don't hesitate to contact Dr. James or Ms. Jodene Yochmowitz in the Mental Health Dept., at 368-6713.

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bring in the cash LDPL LADONNA AUSTHOF Observation Post

The Department of Defense is doing their part, the Combat Center is doing its part, won't you do your part?

The 20/20 Recycle Center, located off Sturgis Road below the Parade Field, makes it easy for you to pitch in. Recyclable items the center accepts are redemption marked aluminum cans, glass and plastic containers. Hem are some tips from 20/20 Recycle commodity buyer Johnnie Norman:

rinse cans and bottles to prevent odor and bugs crush cans and plastic containers throw away lids from containers place items in one large bag instead of several small

ones

do not overfill bags so they break or cannot be lifted It is easier and more economical to bring in 10 pounds

at a time. This may sound like a lot, but Norman points out that it takes only 26 cans, seven 2-liter bottles, or two small glass bottles to make one pound. here are the rates:

aluminum (up to 10 lbs.) 2.5 cents/container 65 cents/lb.

aluminum (over 10 lbs.) 2.75 cents/container 72 centsab.

glass 2.5 cents/container 5 cents/lb. plastic 5 cents/container 35 cents/lb. bimetal 2.5 cents/container 13 cents/lb.

The operating hours for the 20/20 Recycle Center are; Monday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The center is closed from 11-11:30 am. Saturday and Sunday for lunch. The center will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 24 until Jan. 2.

(Right) Johnnie Norman, of the 20/20 Recycle Center, weighs a bin of glass bottles. It takes two small glass bottles to make a pound.

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A collection point for plastic bags Is at the entrance of the Commissary as well as other stores throughout the basin. Do your part In the recycl ng effort.

DRMO reutilize LCPL LADONNA AUSTHOF Observation Post

There are rows of tables, refrigerators, and vehicles. Bins of typewriters, computers and brass. Piles of powder canisters, steel and aluminum. A very well-ordered stockpile of excess government property awaits a new home.

Rufus Stokes, the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (Df1M0) chief, holds tight reigns on this corner of the military world. A truck load of refrigerators from C E schools drives up to the DRMO compound and is instantly boarded by Stan Lien, the assistant chief. If the load meets standards, the truck is admitted. If not, the load and its driver are out of luck. This particular load has the

proper documentation and does not contain any contraband. It is allowed into the gates.

DRMO is responsible for the reutilization, transfer, donation, sales and disposal of the surplus property gener- ated by the military services. It is a monumental task, totaling $7 billion per year worldwide. A Precious Metals Recovery Program which retrieves gold, silver and platinum metals to be reused on government contracts is in place, as is a program for conserving natural resources and

reducing waste products. These programs produce world- wide revenues in excess of $30 million per year.

Brass from the Rifle Range, paper from Base Reproduc- tion, and cooking grease from the chow halls all bring in a

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OBSERVATION POST 7 DECEMBER 14,1990

Saving energy for the year 2000 F. PETER WIGGINTON American Forces Information Service,

The Department of Defense is making conserva- tion plans that will affect energy use at military facilities for the rest of the century.

The plans, mandated by Congress and containing incentives for participants, could save at least $500 million per year between now and the year 2000, according to Jeffrey Jones, DoD director of energy policy. He said the main message to the field is that both Congress and DoD's top leadership expect the department to play a major role in using energy wisely and reducing energy waste.

Jones said conservation is a key feature of the emerging national energy strategy. DoD consumes more than 80 percent of the energy used by the federal government -- so almost any federal energy program is

essentially a defense program, he noted. Since the use and production of energy are major contributors to the pollution of air and water, environmentalists and energy constituents agree that efficient, cost-effective energy conservation is a mutually acceptable strategy.

Recent events in the Middle East illustrate the need for America to come to grips with its dependence on insecure sources of oil, and they should spur develop- ment of an invigorated U.S. energy policy, Jones said. The United States -- the largest consumer of refined petroleum products in the world -- depends on foreign sources for about 45 percent of its petroleum needs.

Jones expects a growing role for alternatives to gasoline and petroleum-based fuel. In the next 10 years,

he foresees vehicles that can use either ethanol or methanol, natural gas-powered vehicles and perhaps even a large number of electric-powered vehicles.

A current problem, noted the energy official, is that many emission controls -- vapor recovery systems, water recycling systems, stack scrubbers, purification systems, and emission-control devices - use energy themselves.

Resolving potential conflicts between energy and environmental goals will require the cooperation of energy managers and environmental engineers at all levels of DoD, he said. Reducing the demand for energy or developing more efficient, less polluting energy systems would be

better than installing control devices, he noted. Another significant challenge is the phase-out of

chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants, found in equipment such as

air conditioners. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that new equipment using substitute chemicals such as C-11 will operate up to 30 percent less efficiently. This impact will require close coordination at facility and

headquarters levels to control costs while conserving energy.

Of equal importance is "demand-side management," which refers to any activity that reduces the apparent

demand for electricity. Military consumption of electricity has increased 14 percent in the past 10 years vs. private sector growth of 30 percent, said Jones.

He thinks DoD's electrical demands will increase as it uses more sophisticated equipment. Those demands will affect communities near installations if local utility compa- nies have limited peak-load capacity. Jones said the

problem faces utility districts in the Northeast, Southeast

and West. In those districts, utilities are developing programs

to get customers to reduce their demands during peak periods, usually an area's normal daytime business hours. Some efforts are as simple as shutting off unneeded equipment, replacing inefficient lighting and upgrading heating and cooling systems. Other solutions are more exotic, including putting gas

turbine generators on an installation that fire up to satisfy peak-period loads.

Jones estimated that demand-side management efforts can save the department $60 million to $120 million a year by 1994.

Among the energy-saving incentives is pending legislation that allows an installation to keep two- thirds of its savings. One-third would be for added energy conservation measures and one-third for installation commanders to use on military family housing improvements or on authorized minor quality-of-life construction projects. The U.S. Treasury would receive the remaining third.

The first step in all these efforts, however, is that pee have to want to save energy before it can be

saved, according Jones. "We can write all the policy on all the paper in this office, but people have to be

aware of their contribution in switching off lights,

cleaning steam traps, turning off motors, replacing inefficient lights and insulating buildings," he said. "A lot of conservation is not highly visible work. But it's real money -- it's installation-level money. And it's money that can be saved."

itilizes its resources

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resources and

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ase Repmduc- all bring in a

substantial amount of money. last year $90-$120,000 was collected. Computer paper goes for $150-$200 per ton, and at one time was all thrown away. Not too many years ago, the base would have to pay a contractor to pick up the used cooking grease. Today that process is reversed. A contractor pays to be able to collect the grease.

The materials brought in are usually segregated. By making sure there is only brass, only aluminum, only paper, etc. in a load, the value is usually increased by 90 percent. If the materials are separated, the money is available to the base, if not, the money goes to a general fund, according to Stokes. "The separation should begin at the unit level," said Stokes.

The money collected goes through a system before it can be utilized by the base. DRMO is responsible for con- tracting the material out. The money collected then goes to Headquarters Marine Corps before the Combat Center may request to withdraw what they are entitled to. In 1990, $100,000 was requested by the Combat Center. According to Lorrie Barnes, budget officer, the funds are intended for further support of the recycle program and to enhance and offset expenses of MWR.

"The program has come a long ways," stated Stokes. "But there are still a lot of dollars thrown away because people don't have an interest. if an item is good enough to use in one condition, it's good enough to use in another."

If you have material that you think can be recycled, give DRMO a call at 368-6643.

Ned Carter, of Natural Resources, separates metals for recycling LCAL. LADON NA AUSILLOC

8 OBSERVATION POST DECEMBER 14,1990

MWR ACT I VITIES Comb Ceunqerr CPL. JEFF HOWELL & LCPL. C. D. WALKER Observation Post

The stars were out last Saturday at the West

Gym during the Combat Center's first ever, celebrity children's Christmas party.

A variety of movie and television celebrities, along with Santa and his helpers made the party a hit with young and old alike.

The party got underway at 1 p.m. and the West Gym was quickly filled to capacity. Inside, the children were kept entertained with games, activities, snacks and prizes while parents had a chance to meet celebrities

CPL. J. k KRUMHOLZ

Josh Taylor, one of the celebrities on hand for the children's Christmas party, poses for a photo with a couple of admiring fans.

zooto cellelbalty Chirfotonn putty from their favorite shows. Outside, parents and children stood in a line which stretched around the building, anxiously waiting to join the fun.

Josh Taylor of "The Hogans" show, one of the celebrity guests on hand said "It's not what I expected. This is a full gym. I don't usually get too exited about Christmas but this will do it."

The excitement was everywhere amidst the balloons and music. In one corner of the gym blindfolded children swung broom sticks at brightly colored pin- nate's filled with candy. In another corner young artists painted Christmas scenes on rows of easels, while others tried their hand at shooting baskets or bowling.

From the response of the children, the biggest draw seemed to be the food and prizes. "1 think it's fun because you get free food," said 10-year-old Julian Watts.

The young Soares brothers, Tony and Michael, had much the same sentiments. "It fun!" they said in unison when asked how they liked the party. "I like the cook- ies!" exclaimed Tony, while brother Michael cast his vote for the prizes he had won.

Santa and Mrs. Claus watched the proceedings from their chairs as they listened intently to a continuous stream of children who shared their Christmas wishes with them.

Frosty the Snowman, as well as Minnie Mouse, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, several clowns and the rest of the celebrities made their way through the crowd spreading cheer and good will.

Stars John Neville, Anna Alicia, Julie Sommars, Kim Johnston Ulrich, Anthony Cliaknota, and Don Jones drew attention from adoring fans, handed out auto- graphed black and white glossy photos, and posed with fans for pictures.

Eight-year-old, Kathleen Braswell, who had Josh Taylor autograph the picture she painted, said, "It's fun. It was nice to meet him." Judging from the number of people who turned out to see the stars, she wasn't alone.

For their kindness and consideration for the children and families of the Combat Center the celebrities were

Santa Claus listens to a little girl's Christmas wishes at the children's Christmas party. Santa and his helpers helped make the party a huge success.

given plaques, T-shirts with the Combat Center's logo, and baseball caps with the letters U.S.M.C. on them.

The visit was made possible by talent agent Louis Bershad who has personally adopted the Combat Center and its families. As a token of appreciation Combat Center Commanding General, MGen. Selectee James E. Livingston, presented Bershad with a plaque and declared him an honorary MCAGCC Devil Dog.

With the help of Mr. Bershad, the celebrities, and people from morale, welfare and recreation, the Combat Center's first celebrity children's Christmas party was a

huge success. In the words of Julie Reed, one of the many mothers whose child enjoyed the festivities, "It was fantastic."

FRIDAY -- 7 P.M. -- PACIFIC HEIGHTS R --

Psychological Thriller -- After buying and restoring a beautiful Queen Anne Victorian home in Pacific Heights, a young couple rent the bottom two apartments. They happen to rent one to the wrong person -- a deadly wrong decision and now they might lase a lot more than their home. Starring Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine and Michael Keaton. Adults $2.50, children

Now playing at the Combat Center Theater ADULTS $2, CHILDREN $1 unless otherwise noted

$1.25. SATURDAY -- 1 P.M. --

ERNEST SAVES CHRISTMAS -- G -- Comedy -- and THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS -- No synopsis

for either movie. SATURDAY -- 7 P.M. --

GHOST - PG-13-- Romantic Comedy/Drama -- NOTE: VIO- LENCE WARNING --While walking at night with his

girlfriend, an investment banker is killed by a mugger. He

lingers on earth as a disembod- ied spirit. He tries to protect his girlfriend as well as harass an

embezzler who hired his killer. Starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg.

SATURDAY -- 9:30 P.M. PACIFIC HEIGHTS -- Psycho- logical Thriller -- See Friday at

7 P.M. SUNDAY -- 7 P.M. --

GHOST -- PG -13- Romantic Comedy/Drama -- See Saturday

at 7 P.M.

MONDAY -- 7 P.M. -- TI1E GUARDIAN -- R --Horror -- Director William Friedkin of "The Exorcist" returns to give audiences the creeps with this thriller about a young couple terrorized by their new nanny.

TUESDAY -- 7 P.M. -- THE GUARDIAN --12 --Horror -- See Monday at 7 P.M.

WEDNESDAY -- JOE' VERSUS THE VOLCANO.- PG -- Comedy-- NOTE: LAN- GUAGE WARNING -- Fantas-

tic tale of a man who has a

date with Magma. Adventure, comedy and romance combine in the story of Joe Baker, a

quiet man whose life is drastically altered by an encounter with a millionaire industrialist and his daughter. Starring Tom Flanks and Meg Ryan. Adults $2, children $1.

THURSDAY -- 7 P.M.-- To be announced.

OBSERVATION POST 9 DECEMBER 14, 1990

M W R A C T I VITIES MWR Services

Officer's Club hosts "Five and Dime" Crack open your piggy bank and grab those dimes because "Five and Dime

Night" is back! Come join us tonight for this super special. Remember, you pay just $5 for your first specialty drink and a single dime for each drink after that and keep your specialty drink glass as a souvenir. You can't beat that!!

Monday Night Football is beginning to wind down so stop by and enjoy an evening with us and cheer your favorite NFL team on to victory. Warm up with a FREE bowl of steaming hot chili and wash it down with pitchers of beer for $2.

Do you experience middle-of-the-week doldrums, better known as "mid- week down in the dumps?" Well if you do, come to the "0" Club on Wednes- days and celebrate "I lump Day." Perk up with a refreshing Strawberry Margarita for $1.50. It's sure to help you make it through the rest of the week!! Get together with some of your friends at the "0" Club and relax, unwind and have a good time.

Prepare for New Year's Eve. The festivities get underway at 9 p.m. with party favors, hors d'oeuvres and champagne at the midnight hour. Music by "Hot Ice." A great way to welcome in the new year. All for $5.50 per person.

Come to Bosses Night at the Staff NCO Club Stop by your Staff NCO Club tonight as DJ Harris will be playing your

favorite musical hits. Pitchers of beer are just $2, so invite your friends for an

evening out and have a blast! Come join us on Wednesday for Bosses Night and sip some schnapps for

just a buck. Have you made plans for New Year's Eve? Well if you haven't, come ring

in the New Year at your Staff NCO Club. The party starts at 9 p.m. with music by DJ Harris. There will be plenty of champagne, hor d'oeuvres and party favors, all for $5.50. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, so put yours in TODAY!!

Enjoy Ladies Night at the Enlisted Club Wednesday Your "E" Club is the place to be for a wide variety of entertainment! On

Wednesday, it's "Ladies Night" with music provided by "Fresh Connection." Watch your favorite movie with us every Thursday. Next Friday, make plans for an evening out with friends at the "E" Club and dance to the music of the

DJ in the lounge. Come spend the last few hours of 1990 at your "E" Club's New Year's Eve

Party. The excitement begins at 9 p.m. with entertainment provided by "Hot Ice." Come join us as we usher in the New Year at the "E" Club.

Exchange holds Designated Shopper Sale Tonight from 6-8 p.m. is Children's Night at the Main Exchange where kids

will be assisted with their Christmas shopping. Tomorrow is Men's Night from 6-8 p.m. The Exchange Store will close at 5 p.m. on both of these nights.

Don't miss this exciting shopping event and look for those Silent Santa

Specials and SAVE!! And for those of you who have put off doing your Christmas shopping 'til the last minute, your Exchange will be open Dec. 21-

22 until 8 p.m. Have your child's picture taken with Santa at the Exchange Mall now

through Dec. 24. Don't forget to redeem your Santa's Silver Certificates for "merchandise purchases" only, now through Dec. 24.

"Deck the Halls" at the YAC Boys and Girls, come "Deck the Halls" with us tonight at the Tree Trim-

ming and Ilot Cocoa Night from 6-9 p.m. Children 2nd-grade and older are

invited to attend. Cost is 75 cents. Children are invited to YAC.'s Christmas Caroling Ilayride on Thursday,

Dec. 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. We'll carol through base housing and spread the

Christmas Cheer. Hot cocoa and munchies will be served after caroling.

Don't miss the fun!! Fa-La-La-La-La-La-La-La-La-La !! DJ Fun Night is Friday, Dec. 21 from 6-9 p.m. for children 2nd- to 8th-

grade. Popcorn and drinks will be served so come over and let's blow the roof off during Fun Night!!

Winter Day Camp is Dec. 24-Jan. 4 from 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for children 2nd- to 6th-grade. There will be organized games and fun. Children must

bring their own lunch. There will be two snacks provided. Cost is $40 per

week. Day rates are available, $10 per day.

ITT takes you away

Tomorrow -- San Bernardino Malls -- $10 trans -- Depart theater at 8

a.m. and return at 9 p.m. This trip includes Inland Center Mall amt Cemer City Mall. This is a shop til you drop trip.

Sunday -- Victor Valley Mall/Bartsow Factory Outlet -- $10 trans -- Depart theater at 8 a.m. and return at 10 p.m. Some of the stores to name a

few, Mervyns, Sears, JC Penney, Harris and Montgomery Wards, Outlet Stores, Bass, Bannister Shoe Outlet, Anne Klein, Ribbons and Things, Black and Decker, Aileen and Pyrex/Corning.

Wednesday -- Kids Day at Santa's Village -- $8 trans for adults, kids half price -- Depart theater at 8 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. Ride the Giant Bumblebee, Whirling Christmas Tree, Magic Train, Bobsled Run, Cinderella's Pumpkin Coach and more. Taste the tantalizing goodies from the Good Witch's Bakery, The Pixie Pantry and Mrs. Claus' Candy and Ice Cream Parlor. Discount cards available at the Office.

Saturday, Dec. 22 -- Magic Mountain -- $12 trans -- Depart theater at 7

am. and return at 10 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 23 -- Tijuana -- $15 trans -- Depart theater at 7 a.m. and return at 10 p.m. This trip is for that last minute Christmas shopping for leather goods, blankets and jewelry.

Thursday, Dec. 27 -- Knotts Berry Farm -- $12 trans -- Depart theater at

7 a.m. and return at 10 p.m. Enjoy snow sleding and Ice Capades with Snoopy. Adult Knotts tickets are $16.50, children $13.50.

Saturday, Dec. 29 -- Family Fun Day at Bullwinkles -- Adults $18, children under 12 $15 -- Depart theater at 8 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. Price includes 3 hours of unlimited mini golf, bumper boats and batting cages, lunch and 3 free game tokens. Last day to sign up is Dec. 21.

Sunday, Dec. 30 -- Disneyland -- $12 trans -- Depart theater at 7 a.m. and return at 10 p.m. Adults $21, children $17.

Monday, Dec. 31 -- Laughlin Nevada Turnaround -- $2 trans -- Depart theater at 7:30 p.m. and return 11:30 a.m. Jan. 1, 1991. Spend New Year's Eve in the fastest growing city in Nevada. Must be 21 to participate.

February 15-18 -- Brianhead Utah Ski Trip-- Round trip transportation, fabulous lodging accommodations, breakfast and lunch, lift tickets and daily shuttle service to and from Brianhead slopes. Sign up by Jan. 15. The trip is

limited to 42 passengers. Join in the excitment Cost per person is only $180. For more information call 368-5583.

The ITT Office, Bldg. 1530, is open Tuesday through Friday from 9

a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information call 368-6597.

10 OBSERVATION POST DECEMBER 14, 1990

L c L A S S I E I E D S

To place an ad In the OP, you must be active duty military, depend. ent, retired military or a civilian employee of the Combat Center. Ads will only be accepted when completed on forms evellable at the Public Affairs Office, Building 1553, or at the Main Exchange courtesy desk.

All ads must represont an incidental exchange of goods or services between two parties and not a sustained business operation. All ads must meet the following requirements for publication In the OP:

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The deadline for submitting ads Is noon Thursday, the week prior to publication.

Ads Should contain 15 words or fr.. Any ad exceeding this limit Is sublect to editing.

Housing ads most be approved by the Center Housing Office before submissior.

The OP cannot accept bebysitting or child care ads.

Ads must be resubmitted each week for continual run. Copies are acceptable.

All ad forms must be filled out completely and signed.

All ads must contain a phone number or location of described goods or services. WORK EXTENSIONS CANNOT RE ACCEPTED.

Submitted ads not meeting Ihe requirements listed here or printed Illegibly will not run In the OP end the Public Affairs Office will give NO notification.

70 MOTORIIOME - 20. Week-end-a, Ma C. Ids new, runs perfect, $4,000 04113.

3074730

78 MG CLASSIC cons roust sew, am 12,500 000, 381.2430

78 FORD COURIER PICK UP 61.000, 3974040

83 DATSUN KING CAB TRUCK -BK dm, MN Me, new motor work $2,500 OBO, 36C-BOn

85 NISSAN SENTRA -new fires, radio, healer, 52,508. 387-0040

88 NISSAN SENTRA XE 2dr, arn.frokins, ac. sunned, Sep, sae std, gokp oversees, 3511-0674

88 FORD FESTIVA -rune good grad mi, 13,000 or TOP, 386-70415

$8 FORD ESCORT - rand wee, bolo good. way be amend, or pay b NIL 387- 7450

SANDRA& -reeds some wok. 5603 cash, 3680031

MOTORCYCLES 64 HONDA SHADOW 700.1, great gee rd 70rr59, $1,630, 3667045

87 HONDA ENDURO OCO -depended. tranaportatbn, fun dt road, $1,900, a roma. 3863490

HOUSING FOR SALE - 20d, Ma, den, dak gar, tablas 2.5 am 5 a off bus, 1,400 gal Mer tank new wen. $44,00,131712563725

FOR SALE - 36d, lbw one, HMO sq lt, Realm 2 pane, landscaped, sprinkler aye.. fenced. 1r3 acre. dbl ger, etc location. 097.600 307.1717/4530

FOR RENT -2MI male home, I urn, fenced yd, no pets. ulli pd, $425 $200, cal 3874431 arm 4 p.m.

FURN KO111110120washbg machine, 525; sole bed, coffee lade. 550: couch. 140: 3674864

FURN 2 teak dining fro chew. 116 m; rW Mere. oda**. 525; uoholemn char. $25; re ten table. 4 dabs; $126; 381-3801

FURN costae table, 2 end tables, medium to der wood, $160; 361.0101

.AMIIIM1111011= AMIGA USERS -- Amiga BBB °pasha daily 9 p.m.. 8:30 sm. 388-3856

SALES YARD SALE Sal 6 Sun, 8228 A Argos, MAY housing Adobe Flats. iced stuff

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Sat, 9 sm.-4 p.m, carne( 01 &Man and Bulb.. free 9111

FURS antique equor cabinet, dark mbie top, sad wood. beaded, $150 or trade, moping 361.0101

FURN - sofa, double slam earth tones $150.2 pc dans cabinet, NIA woad, 9100;3084811

FURN edsbed and lomat, Mack, $1,100, 3888044

FURS -. 4 pc bedroom eel, queen headboard, tall Maw 24rtefoer dresser. 3- section full length vanity rNrror. Neck trim with °dental Slylo picture on 3 maln Items 51,400000. 388-8044

FURN beautitul bras., oak accents, beveled glad dinette set; 4 rneuverolue iphobled, NI, swivel chairs, new, won on pant show, WI ha price. 1900, 367-4740

FURS headboal or todboal, $50 00; new WED K2 ale, row. binders, 126;389-1092

SPORTING GOODS -new ki box. gun. 380 auto chromed. $300, 385-92E0

SPORTING GOODS - gun. new aver fired, In box. Ad bend, 32 M. retarget, 1150, 385-1250

SPORTING FLOODS -Naos cameo menbershb. $3.000, awed cat MOO te pin now, 3854260

SPORTING GOODS - 91me 10, 15 sp bikes, need tires, $60 ea. 3664250

SPORTING GOODS - Stallard/Maverick ems JS9rnrrt Mw In box, 8 ehoLlarrn add-auto handgun, 11140 387.3358

MISC bedroom chat, 05; brass flreplaoe set, 18; black leather boys boots ez 3 12. Ladles az 5, 550; 387-3363

MISC On nugget, 6 diamonds, trade 381-0101

MISC vacuum Mane, Royal uprigM, allactiments, en cond. $180, 387-1799 FOR RENT -2bd house. fireplace, On ger. an, 5 mass off boss fenced yard, vow WOO sends 387.3202

FOR RENT - teo house, fully turn. near ewer market. wit pd no pets, $297, 387- 7817

FOR RENT - Ibd opt al dill pd. no pets. $240'.20 deposit, 387-2390.

FOR RENT - gbd mobile Mme. turn, fenced yard, no pets, dill pd, 5425 $200 acuity, sax Gres Merrick area 18 4581 Adobe Rd. 317.3431

MISCELLANEOUS AUTO PARTS -carper Ma ern pu. $100, 387.0040

AUTO PARTS -74 Jays tent haler, good and, sleep. S. 81,30.382401

AUTO PARTS -la gamete, IS', 6 ap, rnsp dims, beery rings $200 OBO, 387- 4130

AUTO PARTS -Pt Mal Missend dolloclaco. $20; Wes 31511.5 15 II, 'sandblasters 6 foal white rine, set ol tour. 1200; Infant we wt. $10; 3874383

AUTO PARTS -4 new 105X80R13 OS: 39ml 195010013 IOU, RIO rte: NT. 4730

AUTO PARTS - Sheernood MN Ma $80.3669980

CLOTHING -prom game, pink red, white, 3.11,11680, 386310115

ELECTRONICS - ammunicatIon system Mb for motorcycle a others. 170; nut band Mb, used very Me. 006; 3874030

ELECTRONICS - IBM comalabb cornea, 8400 ran. two 300k floppies, o3lw rainier, $700.381.3001

ELECTRONICS -ern frratradt Mao. 91$; 1930e radio Menet 125; bay grand *00. 1350, 287-3124

ELECTRONICS -HowNI P.0404 OS-IL 3118, 1 meg ram 40 meg had Oda, VGA, high .105051 3.5, 5.25 drives much wore, $3,0470 0110. 3514101

ELEC TROtec-S - steno system. errelliter, Meanie oualomw, speakm, In cabinet $300 or rake des, 3863811

ELECTRONICS -- mew, Shamed copy, greet melon, red. Robed 20 wan Say, too elects pedal. ea coed, $290f al, 387-8271

FURN lades boudoir rocking char, made In Holland Mick In 11100, 1200; old Met lam aerate on Me, creamy, glees. SIM 30741030

PURR draw table, 5 dues, $50; chine abbe $200, 3881060

FURN waterbed, heatcard, accamorles, 6160. 361.2327

FURN king vaderbed. aocomoolos, 1603, 38151300

FURN sad risk Oval Mal abb. dia logo, sec cord, CM OBO, 307-5271

MISC playpen. good cad, $40, 387.9838

M ISC Milan Christmas as 866 OBO, 30341-09211

MiSC playpen, $12; highchak, $20; 388-3087

RISC sapphire, amend mews set In 141 gold, heavy chain, beautiful, must see, 11,800 000, 388-8044

MISC 2 tickets to Mideellenek $20 ea, can be used enytems, 378-0545

AtISC black lather Mast, SI 75; comb. labia; 3084341

M ISC storyboda, Warring your child ens their blends, gilts that lest a IIIMIcno. 360 0210

MISC Wes wedding, engagement rkw, 14k Ma gold. mortised. 12.546. faking $1,150, 3868291

ISC Regina carpel dewier, 125; Etna calmer man clearer. salami:ma, $20 underwool electric typewriter, 145; 361-3801

UTILITY -upright framer, GE, 15.7 cu ft dm cond. 0250, 228-1535

UTILITY -Kamm May duty 220 Metric dryer, rum corns now pets. 3160. NO. 1227, 71227 Saimaa Dr

UTILITY -washer, dryer. fut lags bed, new, VW ea, Includes 2y, cocANI amemant. 3884044

UTILITY - Icoq tree Mg, 180, 3869260

UTILITY - frig, $100 0130 3874102

UTILITY -Rowel SOO mum Mews 111111211121K22, sac and, SSD, 387.1790

UTILITY -Kenmore dryer, good mod, POO ORO. 3116-0301

UTILITY -Rohm Old dryer. lA els, Mtge load, brand nee, Include 2 yr area maintenance agnmernent.$40. 3088044

WANTED MOTORCYCLE HELMETS --2. back Mang, foe face, 381.0101

EDUCATIONAL CASSETTES hIplf211011111. 2100,210.11. 202.h.O, buy or trade, 3810101

PUNCHING BAG -double sod, 321-0101

END TABLES AND COFFEE TABLE -3 pc, roechIng, sold wood, strong, good godly. ngm to medium color. 381 0101

BABYSITTE11 -for Wm Yews Eve, at nighl. 4 children, 380-0687PJ606

TRADE -wit trade uncirculated worgan slaw *Nos for a 1 Gurend, 48 plea Or °Mien dna also same good stereo opodden, 3174030

PETS AKC GERMAN SHEPARD PUPPIES -3 Ms old, mak lemele, $200, 3881079

FREE KITTENS - Mae, 1 gray, 1 orange, IS wee old, 3880113

FREE BLACK LAB - 2111100 2. great %adds. 3883087

AKC COOKER female, super cute, tiny, housebroken. 176 0130, 3860140

FREE GERMAN SHEPARD -a was purebred. female. 8 wks. 381.8807

JOB CORNER WFOLLOWNO JOB OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE COMBAT CENTER EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER, A FREE SERVICE TO SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOR COMPANY NAMES AND INFORMATION. CONTACT man TYE HAUGSTAD AT 366 7226.

CONSTRUCTKINANSTALLER TRAINEE -YV 17/ our IA, no fear of hatink good driving weak nachanicagelectrical aptitude. good customer rile len skills

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP REST NT ITIVE -YV $6.76bour to Wart, good earner relations ekele, legIble handwriting, nod appearance. ARM entry/ consider an is helpful.

TECHNICIAN TRAINEE -YV $8.4011our to MA, no fear d Maas, good driving record, mecanbaelectrIcal appttude, good public relation sae HOUSEKEEPER - TP, 5 dealt* dose to 40 hours, work coating weekends Mhour to start.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-- PS, $2,562-3,104/tronthiy, perform highly respons Me adrtinbtratIve one work for the City Manage. High school graduation. ea yam el samara modem and 2 were experience perlorming secretarial dunes for an admInIstrave aide MI Cialiflemi: TODAY.

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DISPATCHER -- PS $1.8802.043Monthly, 1 year of derail experience Involving telephone contact with the general public, partway radio depatching, receive. record and relay emergency Motions to wiplidible emergency response unit. Deadens: Dec. 26.

COMMUNITY SERVICES REP RE SF.N TATIVE -- SRPD, 11.911-2.323/montigy, modals wirrinel by/0098 a.. pre erect end maintain. routine reports on treno accidents Sweetig obits end alma mantilla. Filch enlace graduelewlh one year experience RS 0 Cornrnunily BM. Fropresernefve or elmilar patina. Alto toeing St 30 wpm. Deadline: Dec 21.

CHILD CARE WORKERS -- YV rehab boys hones, 2 shifts rotating 11-7 graveyard a atternodis 3-11 p.m, must Me 2 yrs college or be currently emoted. Wry. to start.

ASST RG114.4093 TV, PM Date, Coachella Vela or test Mod clan, must be deper1deble 5 Mere wiperybory em, 05-710. whin Moog, ma be SPeall Meg W coachois locatia.

SHERIFF - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DEPT, al bast 2012 yre old 20/100 Mien care:table 10 20/30, nom) cola vision, good physical awantion. academy lasts for 20 sneer 12.246 Me in maidenly, $2,808-3.414/rre orate oredusted, contemn Mag.

CLERK I -San Berardino ft 40-7.79. hourly, perform it variety ol clerical Ades, IN malaria. Mae imancs required and also twang re 40 wpm. Apacation Derians Deo 21.

DEPUTY SHEI "F F. nv.,,,e, 52,0064,220, high school wawa or OED, e Met :.1 Ws .o %boy caw, 011210 unmereMed vlsko, cooed** to 2020 one Me. 70 301K0 ether ea. Means: Dec. 21

OBSERVATION POST 11 DECEMBER 14, 1990

S P O R T S/F I T N E S S

CSSO-12 bounces past TEECG 68-66

2Q_LNABILGAILE1 Observation Post

Advancing their season record to 5-2, CSSD-12 handed TEECG

Slangers their second loss of the season,

68-66, in a competitive and challenging game.

Ten minutes into the first half of the game, the Slangers had a bit of a scoring drive, which only served to rouse their sluggish counterparts, who closed a 5- point gap to within one point, 35-34, at

half-time. Both teams played 'nip and tuck' with

each other in a game of turnovers and personal fouls. During the second half both teams came alive, stretching their abilities to the limit.

With 3:43 left in the second half, CSSD-12 held a 62-59 lead with CSSD in hot pursuit.

Slangers' forward, Brian Crockett, brought the Slangers within one point, 62-61, as the clock ticked off, only to have CSSD respond with a basket of their own. TEECG again closed to within one point but CSSD held firm to their 3-point lead with another basket, making the score 66-63 with 47 seconds left in the game.

CSSD-12 slam dunked their last two points of the game giving the Slangers possession, but the Slangers couldn't seem to hold onto the ball and threw it away.

In a gallant last ditch effort, Slangers center, Archie Shubert, sunk a hoop for the Slangers making it a two point game,

but it was too little too late and time expired with CSSD-12 on top, 68-66.

High hoopster for CSSD-12 was point guard Joseph Trigger, with 24 points, followed by teammate Albert Medina, with 23points.

Slangers forwards Tim Rucker had 16

points, and Randy Brown scored 9 points.

"TEECG was the team to beat," said CSSD coach Waders Iturden, Jr. "My guys played good mint ball using good outside shots. I don't think TEECG expected us to challenge them like we did.

"I'm looking for more improvement in our inside game," said Burden. "If we play together the remainder of our games, like we did this one, I think we have a

shot at the championship. We still have a

lot of hard work ahead of us." Slangers' coach Juan Spencer ex-

plained his team's loss by saying, "We

had a two-week layoff and didn't practice because four of the players were leaving for Operation Desert Shield. We didn't do

well with ball conuol, and near the end of the game frustration took over and caused

a lot of turnovers. The Slangers have three regular

season games left, and will play DSSC, Hospital, and MCCES again. They have

clinched a spot in the play-offs, but,

according Spencer, "We're still concerned

with DSSC, because they're number one

right now. If we want the championship we'll have to win the rest of our games."

Heavily surrounded by members of CSSD-12 and TEECG, TEECG point guard, Colbert Flagg pumps in a basket for the Slangers.

BASKETBALL STANDINGS AS OF DECEMBER 13

TEAS NINB LOSSES

DSSC 8 1

TEECG 7 2

CSSD- 1 2 5 2

MCCES 5 3

ADJUTANT 4 5

DISBURSING NAVY HOSPITAL

1 1

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Sports Shorts Win a turkey

MWR sponsors a Turkey Shoot at the Skeet Range tomorrow at 9 a.m. Clay pigeons, turkey targets, shotgun and ammunition will be furnished. Reserve your spot by calling 368-7235 or visiting theCheck-Out-Center, Bldg. 1321.

Enjoy free football Free football tickets are available

to active and retired military personnel and their families for the Freedom Bowl, held Dec. 29 at Anaheim sta- dium. Those wanting tickets for the Colorado State University and Uni- versity of Oregon game should stop by the Public Affairs Office, Bldg. 1553, or the Main Exchange courtesy desk and fill out a request form. Forms must be submitted by close of business Wednesday. Requests re- ceived after Dec. 19 will not be ac-

cepted. No phone calls, please.

Dart contest held A dart contest will be held at a local

deli tomorrow at 1 p.m. The game will be 501, with NDA rules applying. There will be trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. There is a small entry fee,

and all proceeds will go to families of deployed Marines in need. Registra- tion begins at noon. For more infor- mation, call Jim at 361-2529 week- days before 4 p.m.

Classes available Youth Activities offers a variety of

classes for children and adults. Chil- dren may enroll in martial arts, tum- bling, assorted dance or piano lessons. For adults, tap dance and jazzercize is

offered. _I azzercize, held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m., also of- fers free child care. New evening Jazzercise classes are now being held. Call 368-6269 for complete details.

Learn self-defense Classes in jujitsu are now available

Tuesday andlltursday evenings. Youth classes run from 5:30-7:15 p.m. and

adult classes from 7:30-9 p.m. at the

West gym. For more information call 368-6451/6857. Classes at the Youth Activities Center are from 7-8 p.m. for children, and 8-10 p.m. for adults. Call 368-6269 for more information.

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Chaplain's Column: Waiting for things to come

How we wait and what we wait for says something significant about

who we are and what we believe. If we're driving down the freeway, and suddenly the traffic comes to a

snail's pace, different personality types swing into action. Some patiently

settle back behind the steering wheel and figure "Oh well." Some are

convinced that the lane next to them is moving along faster than theirs so

they jockey into the fast lane only to see it too has come to a halt. One or two think they are the only ones in a hurry. They speed along the side

while everyone in line hopes a policeman spots them.

Some institutions have helped eliminate this guessing which lane is

moving faster. When we shop at our local Commissary, for instance, we

don't have to figure out which check-out lane has the carts with the least

amount of groceries (thus cutting down our waiting time). How many

hearts though, have increased their pulse when people saw the line snake

around the frozen foods and back to the meat counters?

With the deployment of our troops, people find waiting most difficult. The deployed struggle with patience while waiting for some kind of signal

and answer to the question: Are we going to do something or not? Spouses

at home wait for the delivery of the mail or a phone call, and the Marines and sailors anxiously await their mail call. Some wait patiently; others find waiting an almost impossible task.

Christians are living in the time of Advent, a time of waiting. For centuries generations waited for the coming of the Messiah, the anointed one, the Saviour, the Lord.

Actually we await the second coming of the Lord. The Lord came on

that first Christmas. The Word became flesh. God became a human being like us in all things but sin: the Incarnation. We celebrate this mystery of the Incarnation on Christmas, but we don't speak of sending out Incarnation cards to loved ones miles away, and we don't bake Incarnation cookies. We don't sing Incarnation carols, and we would feel foolish wishing someone a greeting like: "Merry Incarnation."

When we were children, this time of Advent meant we were waiting for the coming of Santa Claus. The Incarnation, God's becoming one with us

in our journey, perhaps took a second seat. If we fail to grow up spiritually, then there is truth in the statement that Christmas is for kids. Christmas is the joyful celebration of our Lord's coming to us as a human being, which means Jesus felt loneliness and sadness as well as joy and laughter.

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The Combat Center Command Religious Program is providing some excellent Christmas and Hanukkah events this year that should not be missed.

The following is a schedule of these events. Please come and join us for worship and share with us the Spirit of the Holiday Season.

Protestant Chapel (Bldg.1541) Phone# 368-6464 16 Dec. 9 - 10 a.m. -- Christmas Canata -- The story of Christmas set in

song. Sung by our own Protestant and Catholic choirs.

Catholic Chapel (Bldg. 1542) Phone# 368-6456 15 Dec, 5 p.m. -- Youth Organization Christmas Party -- The Youth of

the Chapel (CYO) gather together with youth from other CYO's for acelebration of the season.

16 Dec. 7 p.m. -- Christmas Canata -- The story of Christmas set in song. sung by our own Catholic and Protestant choirs.

18 Dec. -- Advent Penance Service - The sacrament of reconciliation will be celebrated in preparation for Christmas.

Jewish Chapel (Bldg 1541)Phone# 368-6464 14 Dec. 6 p.m. -- Hanukkah Party and Service -- Join us for a special

Hanukkah service, potluck and decoration party.

What's happening at the Wives Clubs

Officers Wives Club welcomes new members Bring the kids to Santa's workshop today from 3-6 p.m. and tomorrow from 10

amt. - 4 p.m. New members can contact Carrie Foldberg at 368-8020.

Staff NCO Wives Club's The craft workshop for the Christmas bazaar is still meeting every Wednesday at 7

p.m. For new members and information contact Nancy Welch at 367-2529 or Terry Eccles-Pettet at 367-6521.

The Enlisted Wives Center... ... is a place where women can come and meet new friends, learn new skills, relax,

or just have fun. We offer a variety of activities, limited child care and transportation (with a day's notice). The center is located in Bldg. 1455 and is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call Natalie at 368-9496, Debbie at 368-3204, or the center at 368-5337.

This week's activities start Tuesday with making Christmas stockings for the kids. Wednesday is party preparation day. Thursday is a pot luck Christmas party at 11

am., RSVP by Dec. 19. The center will be closed from Dec. 25- Jan 2. ATTEN- TION! Volunteers are needed to plan and coordinate the activities for the Wives Center. If you are interested contact Natalie at 368-9496 or at the center. Are you ever short of bread before payday? If so the Center is giving away bread to families who need it every Thursday at the Center.

The Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop The Thrift shop will be closed Dec. 18-Jan. 7 for the holidays, and will re-open

Jan. 8. The shop provides an excellent way to recycle unneeded items. We carry adult and children's clothing, uniforms and household items. Hours of operation are Tues- day , Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Consignments are 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Volunteers are always needed. Contact Ginny at 368-6847 for more information.

What's cooking...

At the mess halls: (Until further notice the iigf3n. mess hall, Bldg.1650 will be the only mess hall open.) Today Lunch: beef pot ple or liver 8 onions Dinner: Italian feast Saturday Dinner Brunch: sauerbraten or veal Sunday Dinner Brunch: steamship round or pork

Monday Lunch: turkey or liver 8 onions Dinner: pot roast or veal Tuesday Lunch: fish or roast pork Dinner: bbq chicken or roast Wednesday Lunch: hamburger steak or shrimp Dinner: beef pot pie or corn beef Thursday Lunch: Swedish meatballs or chicken Dinner: tuna casserole or chicken steak

Church services...

Catholic Proarams (Bldg. 1542, 368-6456) Saturday Mass -- 5 p.m. Sunday Mass -- 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Daily Mass Monday-Friday 6:45 a m., 11:45 am

Protestant Proaranl (Bldg. 1541, 368 6464) Sunday Liturgical Worship with weekly Holy Communion 8 a.m. Sunday Evangelical Worship -- 9 n m Sunday Traditional Worship with weekly Holy Communion -- 11 a.m. Tuesday Latter Day Saints Service -- 7 p.m.

Jewish Proaram (Bldg. 1541) Friday Jewish Sabbath Service -- 7:30 p.m.

DIble Studies (Bldg. 1541) Tuesday PWOC Ladies Bible Study -- 9:30 a m.

Thursday Christian Warrior Training 11 45 a m

Prayer \nail (Bldg. 1541) Wednesday from 9-9:30 a.m.

Religious Education classes are held September through May for pre-school through 12th grade Sundays from 9-10 a m at the Catholic Chapel and 10-10:45 a.m. at the Protestant Chapel. Choir practice is held Wednesdays at 6:30 p m at the Catholic Chapel and at 7 30 p m at the Protestant Chapel.