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MM A R I N EA R I N EVolume 34, Number 19 www.mcbh.usmc.mil May 14, 2004

Hawaii

Lance Cpl. Megan L. StinerCombat Correspondent

Many character traits are instilled inMarines’ minds throughout their mili-tary careers. Although commonsense is often thought to be avirtue that needs little supervi-sion from others, apparentlysome Marines occasionallylose their minds.

Recently, a speeding motor-cyclist was reported to theProvost Marshal’s Office. Inresponse, a sentry was set up at themain gate to prevent the cyclist fromexiting Marine Corps Base Hawaii,Kaneohe Bay. Despite the precautionsmade by the military police, uponapproaching the main gate, the individ-ual accelerated his speed, nearly hittingthe sentry, and left base. Fortunately, hisescape was not a lost cause. Officialshad recorded his license plate.

Further investigation revealed thatthe owner of the unregistered and unin-sured motorcycle was Sgt. Joseph D.Osborn, an embark clerk with 3rd

Marine Regiment. Once Osbornreturned to base, he was processedthrough PMO and released to his unitrepresentative.

In a case related only by pure stupidi-ty, a Marine was anonymously reportedto PMO, recently, for brandishing a pis-tol on base. Corporal Robert L. ArnoldJr. was later identified as the pistolowner.

Military police later searched hisvehicle, which revealed a loaded

9mm pistol hidden under thedriver’s seat. Further investiga-tion revealed the pistol was notregistered on MCB Hawaii.

Arnold also had the honor ofbeing processed through PMO

and released to his unit representa-tive.

Like most people in the human race,service members typically have devel-oped credible, common sense skillswhen compared to a 16-year-old. Eventhough Marines may establish a specialbond with their rifles during boot camp,and the adrenaline rush of the chase,courtesy of Hollywood movies, thesepassions must be bridled.

All individuals should understandthe policies and procedures that governfirearms located aboard military instal-lations like Marine Corps Base Hawaii,

as well as the appropriate responsewhen you’re being halted by a policeofficer.

According to Lance Cpl. Justin R.Bouton, blotters clerk with the MilitaryPolice Department, to register a weaponon base, you must first get the item reg-istered at the Honolulu PoliceDepartment, then at the base ProvostMarshal’s Office.

When you bring your weapon toPMO for registration, it must be in“Condition Four” — that is, with maga-zine removed, chamber empty, bolt for-ward, weapon on safety and be securedin a locked case.

According to base regulations, onceyour weapon is registered, you must fol-low certain procedures when transport-ing your firearm on base:

•If you have any firearm that is smallenough to be concealed, it must beunloaded.

•It must be encased in a lock box or betrigger locked.

•It must be inaccessible to the vehicleoperator as well as the passengers.

Other weapons, including kniveswith blades larger than three inches,must also be inaccessible to drivers andpassengers during transportation.

Actions show lack of common sense

See BUSTED, A-4

Urban snipers aim highLance Cpl. Megan L. Stiner

Combat Correspondent

In preparation for deployment with the31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, scoutsnipers from Marine Corps Base Hawaii per-formed aerial platform training at the RangeTraining Facility here, May 4.

In most cases, scout snipers are portrayedas incredibly stealthy individuals, hardlyever seen or rarely ever working with groupsof people. For example, movies and televi-sion programs show military scout sniperssilently crawling through marshes or wait-ing, camouflaged, in treetops.

Sometimes, in the movies, these scoutsstalk unknowing victims for miles. In reali-

ty, those techniques are only a few of themethods scout snipers can employ whentraining for combat situations.

During the three-week Urban ScoutSniper Course, 10 Marines from 3rd MarineRegiment and Marine Sniper School com-bined forces to form a sniper platoon.

Marines become familiar with the funda-mentals in Basic Sniper School; however, theUrban Scout Sniper Course introducedadvanced methods of aerial platform shoot-ing. Once their training was complete, theMarines earned the title of urban scoutsnipers.

“Aerial platform training involves engag-

Lifted to the heavens

Cpl. Jessica M. Mills

Marines, Sailors, family members and civilians came together at the Pacific War Memorial aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay,May 6, to celebrate the National Day of Prayer by praying for our nation, leadership, culture and our world. The observancewas sponsored by the base chapel and was assisted by the dancers of “Hanohano no akua ka hulahula,” translated as“Dancing for His glory,” as well as the Marine Forces Pacific Band.

Press ReleaseMAG-24 Operations

Local residents may be asking, “Justwho are those Marine helicopters, andwhat are they doing?” as trainingexercises at Marine Corps BaseHawaii, Kaneohe Bay, flight line getunderway during the next few weeksand pick up speed in preparation foroperations and deployments on thehorizon, such as the Rim of the Pacific(RIMPAC) exercise this summer.

Marine Aircraft Group 24 will be asbusy as always, remaining preparedas a force in readiness to answer thenation’s call whenever required.Deployed across the Pacific, MAG-24’s CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopterssupport Marine forces overseas, regu-larly participating in multilateral exer-cises and contingency support inKorea, Japan, the Philippines,Thailand, Singapore, and at home.

Marine Aircraft Group 24 conductsmissions unique to Hawaii, providinginitial training to all "Sea Stallion" air-crews and supporting the Navy’s P-3“Orion” patrol force stationed aboardKaneohe Bay.

In order to blend into the back-ground, and yet still train for futureemployment overseas, when atKaneohe Bay, MAG-24 aircrewsadhere to “Course Rules” that governtheir flight paths and are designed toreduce noise impact on neighborswho live adjacent to the base.Helicopter pilots with MAG-24 delib-erately fly over unpopulated areas oroffshore, and at altitudes intended forpublic safety and noise abatement.

As good neighbors, the aircrewsalways seek to balance training withthe public in mind. However, forMarines to remain a pre-eminent forceat night means they must continuallytrain at night — often long after we’vetucked our children into bed.

In the weeks ahead, neighboringresidents may hear occasional flightsthat seem closer or later than usual.They should rest assured that Marinesare aboard, training in order to protectall from harm.

All can take pride in Marines andSailors, sworn to defend the country.Further, the military and civilian com-munities can be proud of the role theyplay in the defense of our homeland— even in their own backyard!

MAG-24flies withthe publicin mind

Scout sniper aerial platform training requires a good line of communicationbetween the sniper and pilot in order to achieve the best angle to take a shot.

Lance Cpl. Megan L. Stiner

See SNIPERS, A-5

Recent violationsforce MPs to step up

Lance Cpl.Michelle M. Dickson


When moving to Hawaii,people generally take intoconsideration things suchas finding a place to live,learning the neighborhood,or getting a new job, butwhat about man’s bestfriend? People who wantto bring their lovable crea-tures along with themshould take the time torealize just what needs tobe done, to ensure an easytransition for their pets.

Dogs, cats and other petsspend up to 120 days inquarantine upon arrival tothe island at the AnimalQuarantine Station (located

in Halawa Heights, offMoanalua freeway, be-tween Red Hill and Aiea) tohelp keep Hawaii free ofanimal diseases such asrabies.

Owners must complywith a few regulations thatgovern pets that enter thestate of Hawaii. They mustprovide quarantine officialswith a health certificate fortheir pet, issued by anaccredited veterinarian,within 14 days of arrivalthat meets the followingparameters:

•It must be the originaldocument, in English, witha legible signature by thevet.

•It must have a completedescription of the animal

along with proof that theanimal has been treated forticks and other externalparasites within 14 days ofarrival.

•The owner must pro-vide a record of vaccina-tions, along with documen-tation of the rabiesvaccination.

•Lastly, the animal musthave a documented, im-planted electronic micro-chip.

Different requirementsmust be met if the ownerwants to take possession ofhis or her pet within fivedays or less, but generally,the time frame is roughly30 days.

Pet owners are discour-aged from bringing very

old or very young (lessthan nine weeks old), andchronically ill or debilitatedpets into the state. Animalsthat are pregnant, past 45days of gestation, are pro-

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A-2 • May 14, 2004 Hawaii Marine

(Editor’s Note: Letters of any length may be trimmed and edited in the interest of good taste and brevity.)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?Responses should include a recommendation that will help solve the problem and must include your name and return address so

that staff may respond.

BRIG. GEN.MCABEE

“It is well known thatpornography has a

debilitating effect onthose who read it.”

IINN THETHE CG’CG’SS MMAILAIL BBOXOX

Comment submitted by Mr.Thomas J. Ferguson:

Commanding General Brig. Gen. Jerry C. McAbeeBase Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. Anthony E. FranksPublic Affairs Director Maj. Chris HughesPublic Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Rhys EvansManaging Editor Aiko BrumPress Chief Sgt. Alexis R. MuleroStaff Writer Sgt. Joe LindsayStaff Writer Sgt. Joseph LeeStaff Writer Sgt. Jereme EdwardsStaff Writer Cpl. Jason E. MillerAssistant Editor Cpl. Jessica M. MillsStaff Writer Cpl. Monroe F. SeigleStaff Writer Lance Cpl. Michelle M. DicksonStaff Writer Lance Cpl. Megan L. StinerSports Editor Pfc. Rich E. MattinglyLifestyles Editor Susana ChoyNews Editor Kristin Herrick

The Hawaii Marine is an unofficial newspaperpublished every Friday by MidWeek Printing, Inc.,45-525 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, a privatefirm in no way connected with the U.S. MarineCorps under exclusive contract to the U.S. MarineCorps. This civilian enterprise is an authorizedpublication for members of the military services.

Contents of the Hawaii Marine are not necessari-ly the official views of or endorsed by the UnitedStates Government, the Department of Defense orthe U.S. Marine Corps. All advertising is providedby MidWeek Printing, Inc., 529-4886.

The appearance of advertising in the HawaiiMarine, including inserts and supplements, doesnot constitute endorsement of the firms’ productsand services by the DoD, DoN or the U.S. MarineCorps of the products or services advertised.

Everything advertised in the Hawaii Marine shallbe made available for purchase, use or patronagewithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, age, marital status, physical handicap, polit-ical affiliation or any other non-merit factor of thepurchaser, user or patron.

Editorial content or public service announce-ments (i.e. all content other than paid advertise-ments) is edited, prepared and provided by thePublic Affairs Office aboard Marine Corps BaseHawaii. Opinions expressed are not to be consid-ered an official expression of the DoD or the U.S.Marine Corps.

To contact the MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Officeuse the following addresses:

HAWAII MARINE, BOX 63062, BLDG. 216, MCB HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII 96863

E-MAIL: [email protected]

FAX: 257-2511, PHONE: 257-8840

HawaiiMARINE

Space Camp Seeks ApplicantsThe Military Child Education Coalition

(MCEC) is sending 10 kids to the SpaceCamp in Huntsville, Ala., this year, andchildren at Marine Corps Base Hawaii cancompete for a slot.

Children must meet the following eligi-bility requirements: Be a child of an activeduty military member and enrolled ingrades 6, 7, 8 or 9; submit an essay on whyhe or she should be selected to go to SpaceCamp; and submit two letters of recom-mendation.

If selected, children can choose to attendany week-long camp between June andDecember 2004. The MCEC pays forSpace Camp tuition, meals, lodging, pro-gram materials and transportation to andfrom the child’s home base.

The deadline to mail or fax (1-254-953-1925, a toll call) the essay to MCEC isMonday; mail to Military Child EducationCoalition; ATTN: Space Camp; 108 EastFM 2410, Suite D; Harker Heights, Texas76548.

Obtain an application at any one of thelinks below:

• w w w. m i l i t a r y c h i l d . o r g / P D F2004/2004_application.pdf

•www.militarychild.org/pdf_files/SpaceCampAbout.pdf

•www.spacecamp.com/spacecamp/•www.militarychild.org/The Bernard Curtis Brown Space Camp

Scholarship was started in memory ofBernard Curtis Brown who was killedwhen terrorists crashed the plane he wason into the Pentagon, Sept. 11, 2001.

Call Don Seeley at 1-(254) 953-1923 (atoll call), or e-mail [email protected] for more information

Library Sections ClosedThe Kaneohe Bay Base Library (Bldg.

219) has experienced ceiling leaking dueto recent rain and storm damage. Themain library area as well as the magazine,paperback and new book sections will beclosed until the roof is repaired.

Normal programming will be cancelledas well. The circulation desk and comput-ers with Internet access will remain inoperation for the duration of the repairs.

MCBHMCBHNNEWSEWS B BRIEFSRIEFS

Getting it Straight

•On page B-3 of theMay 7 issue of theHawaii Marine, Mrs.Kimberly Ganahl wasincorrectly identified asthe key volunteer for3rd Bn., 3rd MarineRegiment. She is thekey volunteer for 3rdRadio Battalion.

ERB FORTUNATO

HMH-363 changes command

General McAbee,

I wrote the CG mail a few monthsback about the condition of the gymfor the children's programs here onbase. I wanted to write you andgive you some positive feedback fora change.

The children got their new gymand they are very happy. We all(parents and children) want to saythank you for taking our probleminto consideration and acting on it.

The new facility gives the chil-dren much more room, and theyhave clean bathrooms and a muchcleaner area to participate in theirrespective programs. As a matter offact, the Kaneohe Bay cheerleaderscompeted this past Saturdayagainst Pearl Harbor, IroquoisPoint, and Hickam's cheerleadingsquads, and won first place in eachcategory that they competed in.

They worked very hard and theywent out there and showed whatthey are made of! They representedthe base, and I wanted you to knowthat having the new gym made ahuge difference. The cheerleaderssay thank you!

Once again, thank you for takingthis issue and making it happen forthe better of the children.

Very Respectfully,Rene Guerrero

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Dear Sir,

I recently read your article inHawaii Marine asking for sugges-tions, which might improve thebase. I would like to bring to yourattention the sale of pornographicmagazines at the Package Store.

I’m sure that this activity is goingon without your knowledge or con-sent. I’m sure also that this materi-al is counterproductive to the spiritand focus of this command and ofthe U.S. Marine Corps.

It is well known that pornogra-phy has a debilitating effect onthose who read it. This material isextremely offensive to families, tomen and women, and underminesmorale.

I therefore respectfully submitthe suggestion that the cessation ofthe sale of pornography on MCBHawaii, Kaneohe Bay, wouldimprove the base and raise a moralstandard for the men and womenunder your command.

Respectfully yours,Thomas J. FergusonU.S. Army, Retired

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Dear Mr. Ferguson,

The commanding general askedme to respond to your letter of May6 because your concerns fall withinmy area of responsibility. He

appreciates that you took the timeto participate in the “CG Mail” pro-gram.

Because of the number and vari-ety of magazine publications cur-rently in print and circulation, aDepartment of Defense (DoD)panel reviews them and subse-quently provides exchange vendorsa list of those authorized for sale.The DoD policy for the “Sale orrental of sexually explicit materialon DoD property” is contained inDoD Instruction (DODI) 4105.70.

The Package Store sells maga-zines that are in compliance withDoD policy and ensures the frontcover of adult magazines are placedbehind the checkout registers on thebottom shelf — a location that is notin full view of the general public.

To further preclude store patronsfrom viewing these magazine cov-ers, we will immediately place aborder in front of the magazines toobscure them.

I appreciate your thoughtfulcomments and concerns. If I can beof additional assistance, please feelfree to contact me at 254-7500.

Thank you again for taking thetime to participate in the CG Mailprogram.

Sincerely,Mr. William B. LindseyAssistant Chief of StaffMarine CorpsCommunity Services

Quarantine compliance eases transfer

See PETS, A-4

Lieutenant Col. Paul A. Fortunato assumed command ofMarine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 from Lt. Col.Mark W. Erb at a change of command ceremony aboardMCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Thursday. Erb will assumeduties as an upper-level student at the Naval War Collegein Newport, Rhode Island. Fortunato previously servedat the Headquarters Marine Corps Department ofAviation, in the Aviation Plans, Programs and BudgetBranch.

Pfc. Rich MattinglySports Editor

So, you came to the islandand you bought an “islandbeater.” The cheap and sun-soaked old warhorse you gotoff the Lemon Lot had moremiles on its tires than yourmall-walking granny has onher go-fasters. Still, it got youto the North Shore and EwaBeach more times than you cancount, and it made trips overthe Pali Highway seem like anadventure every time, ridinglike jilted royalty on its lava-hot naugahyde seats as theKoolaus rushed by.

But, as time went by, dents,dings and unidentifiable doorrattles inevitably showed uplike unwanted family at theholidays. You noticed your oldgasoline-hungry friend wasgetting more rusty than trusty,and you started staring long-ingly at the shiny new trucksand cars filling the showrooms.

Before you could say “trade-in value,” however, the

unthinkable happened: Yourvehicle wouldn’t start. Youperformed the cost benefitanalysis, and it just isn’t worththe money you’d have to spendto fix it.

Even if you don’t believe inthe laws of karma or goodworks, simply abandoningyour old car will get you insome trouble on base.

If your abandoned four-wheeled friend is found onbase — and the ProvostMarshal’s Office will find it —your DoD decal will be scrapedand you will have to submit aletter to the base inspectorexplaining why you decided toabandon your vehicle.

On your first offense, youwill lose base driving privi-leges for 30 days. The secondand third offenses will net yousix months and one year,respectively.

PMO is in the process of dis-tributing flyers that containunwanted vehicle disposalprocedures.

If you want to donate your

POV, a quick Internet searchunder “donate car Hawaii”will provide a plethora of ques-tionably charitable choices thatwill be more than happy toauction your car and pocketthe proceeds.

Closer to home, the AutoSkills Center at MCB Hawaii,Kaneohe Bay, will (space-per-mitting) take on your non-working or hardly-workingclunker, and its future couldfund any number of MarineCorps Community Serviceprojects at MCB Hawaii.

The auto wizards will dotheir best to fix your vehicleand auction it, newly working,or salvage its scraps, with allproceeds benefiting MCCS.

And don’t forget that youcan write off the donated vehi-cle on your tax returns, whichmakes vehicle donation a win-ning proposition for everyoneinvolved.

If your car is beyond repair,contact the Auto Skills Centerabout vehicle donation at 254-7674 or 254-7675.


A new program gives service mem-bers stationed in Hawaii the option ofsending more than one privately ownedvehicle to the mainland when they leavethe island.

The Joint Federal Travel Regulation onshipping a second POV now states, how-

ever, that an individual mustcoordinate the shipment

through a pri-vate com-pany.

T h e

Traffic Management Office (TMO) onMarine Corps Base Hawaii, KaneoheBay, offers assistance to personnel need-ing to ship a second POV by giving theminformation on companies such as “Op-portune Lift” that they could call to shiptheir second vehicle.

“One of the easiest and least costlymethods is to apply for OPLIFT,” saidMaster Sgt. Shawn A. McGriff, trainingchief, TMO.

The program is available to all activeduty and retired service members, aswell as widows of retired service mem-bers, who have not remarried.

The Commander Naval SupportGroup Middle Pacific runs the OPLIFTprogram within the Middle Pacificregion, according to Petty Officer 1stClass ScottGrenier, a store-keeper within

the group. The program relies on U.S.Navy ships that volunteer to transportthe material back to the mainland.

Availability of OPLIFT is dependentupon operational sched-ules and ships’ loads, soparticipants should beprepared to wait any-where from one to ninemonths for their OPLIFTmove, he added.

To apply for OPLIFT,eligible personnel need acopy of their permanentchange of station orders, amilitary identificationcard, the vehicle’s title, apower of attorney (if nec-essary) and apoint of con-

tact at the vehicle’s destination.To find out more about application

procedures or OPLIFT, call 473-3045, ore-mail [email protected].

Hawaii Marine May 14, 2004 • A-3

“Having to ship the carwith only a quartertank of gas.”

Capt. Kevin NavasCommanding officerCombat AssaultCompany, 3/3

“We had a really posi-tive experience withshipping our vehicle …it arrived right whenthey said it would.”

Julie TaylorFamily member

“I wish there were satel-lite offices at each base.Having an office on thisside of the island wouldbe helpful.”

Master Gunnery Sgt.John AlexanderMCCS, HeadquartersBattalion, MCB Hawaii

“Getting it here quick-er.”

Petty Officer 3rd ClassThesus BryantStore keeperVP-4

“They weren’t up frontabout a lot of the thingsI had to do to my carbefore I shipped it.”

Cpl. Marvin D. SumlinSupply noncommis-sioned officer, 3/3

WWoorrdd oonn tthhee SSttrreeeett“What difficulties have you faced shipping a car in the military?”

New program helps with vehicle transportOPLIFT allows militaryfamilies to take a secondauto to the mainland

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Donating vehicles can give old autos new life

Staff Sgt. Ronna M. Weyland

Corporal Adrian A. Renteria, warehouse NCO forCombat Service Support Group 3, checks his car outone last time before its shipment to Ft. Worth, Texas.


The Auto Skills Center fixes up donated vehicles to auction off forMarine Corps Community Services.

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Finally, in the state ofHawaii, all motorists from16 years and older musthave in their possession 1) avalid driver’s license, 2) atleast the minimal require-ments of “no fault” vehicleinsurance for the state ofHawaii, and 3) the vehicle’sregistration.

Further, all militarymotorcycle riders —whether on base or off base— must wear their properly

fastened motorcycle helmetthat meets SNELL, ANSI orDepartment of Transporta-tion (DoT) requirements; aproperly worn, long-sleeved shirt or jacket withlong-legged trousers; full-fingered, leather motorcyclegloves; vests with tworetroreflective strips; foot-wear consisting of leather,over-the-ankle, hard-soledshoes or boots; and impact,shatter resistant goggles or afull-face shield for eye pro-tection. Glasses are not con-

sidered proper eye protec-tion. Refer to Base Order5100.22 for detailed motor-cycle rider requirements.

For more details andinformation on base regula-tions and requirements forowning and transportingweapons on base, refer tobase order P5500.15A, orcontact the PMO at 257-2123.

The bottom line is, it isnever good common senseto try to outrun the law orbeat the system.



HONOLULU — Service mem-bers, police officers and civiliansalike attended a two-day militaryworking dog (MWD) conferenceMay 6 – 7 at the Hawaii Mega-Corpveterinary supply building. MarineCorps Base Hawaii Marines, alongwith other service members fromHickam Air Force Base, SchofieldBarracks and Pearl Harbor, attend-ed the sixth annual event, whichwas held in order to familiarizeworking dog handlers with generalmaintenance techniques and toanswer any questions concerningMWD issues.

Nonmilitary attendees includedmembers of the Honolulu PoliceDepartment, as well as Customsand Border Protection officials.

Conference attendees practiced

newly learned techniques that theycan use on a daily basis. Hands-onexercises gave them the opportuni-ty to make mistakes and learn howto correct them before they usethem on their own dogs.

One major advantage to the jointlearning environment was theopportunity for people from differ-ent areas to talk to and learn fromeach other.

“By bringing all the service mem-bers and civilians together, we havebroadened the capability of betterlearning,” said Army Capt. ConnieW. Schmitt, chief of Hickam’sbranch veterinary services.

Soldiers taught the event, organ-ized by the Central Pacific DistrictVeterinary Command, fromHickam, Schofield and Fort Shafter.The conference had begun as aneffort to more efficiently and effec-tively provide military with the

opportunity to easily gain impor-tant information. Before the confer-ence, the veterinary command visit-ed each military base to informservice members about generalmaintenance of MWDs.

Each year the conferenceaddresses new techniques and con-cerns. This year, due to the war inIraq, one of the focuses was how totreat a gunshot wound on a dog in afield environment. Other areas ofimportance included topics fromcleaning the dog’s teeth to caninecardiopulmonary resuscitation.

“This year was really successfulbecause the handlers could reallyrelate to a lot of the topics covered,”said Schmitt. “We had a lot ofactive participation from the mem-bers who attended this year. We arealready looking forward to nextyear because we always have agood time.”

Military Police benefit fromjoint learning environment


Service members and civilians came together for thesixth annual military working dog conference to learnhow to better care for canines in the field and at home.

Remembering Fax


His Marine Corps career began similarto most military service members. Hespent nearly four months in training beforeentering into the strict training regimen athis first and only duty station, where heimmediately gained the approval of his fel-low Marines before his sudden death on April 22.

Fax, a military working dog, was discovered in his kennel withabdominal distension, a common cause of death among GermanShepherds. He was rushed to Ft. Shafter’s veterinary clinic and intoemergency surgery. In his five-year life span, this was Fax’s first andlast unsuccessful operation.

It was Fax’s ferocious demeanor and ability to quickly respond tocommands during attack drills that had led his Marine comrades tobelieve that he would be very effective in his military career.

“Fax was an extraordinary and faithful partner, who was not onlymy defender, but the truest of friends,” said Sgt. Dwayne P. Farris,former military working dog handler.

Fax had been an explosive detection military working dog, servingwith MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay’s K-9 unit. He was recognized inthe unit as being one of the best dogs at the kennels.

“Fax was the kind of dog any handler would be proud to workwith,” said Lance Cpl. Bruce St. John, a MWD handler. “He wouldintimidate anyone, if he needed to; he was friendly to his handler,and he was great at explosive detection. He had it all.”

“Fax wanted only to satisfy his handler in the performance of hismilitary duties and bring smiles to those who knew him,” Farrisrecalled. “Fax will be missed ... and will never be forgotten.”

Military working dog’spresence will be missed

FAX

BUSTED, From A-1

hibited from entry to quarantine. Quarantine officials and animal care

experts do not recommend owners putthese pets through the rigors of long dis-tance aircraft travel, as pets can sufferextremes of very hot and humid tempera-tures while traveling. If your animal doesnot take well to this environment, air travelmay not be the best option. Airlines differ,so talk to a representative beforehand.

All pets must enter the state through theHonolulu International Airport, where air-line personnel transport them directly tothe Airport Animal Holding Facility, whichis staffed by state personnel. Each pet’skennel should be marked with the owner’sname, local address and phone number incase of an emergency.

Upon arrival to the facility, all animalsreceive an arrival exam to evaluate theirgeneral condition and possible internal par-asites. Staff at the facility also take a bloodsample from the pet to check for rabies.

Animals are monitored very closely dur-ing the first week, and they can only bebathed and groomed inside of their kennelsduring this period.

After the parasite evaluations are fin-ished (roughly 10 days), the animals areavailable for grooming. They are placed inkennels that are comfortable for their sizeand that allow enough room for adequateexercise. Regardless of how many animalsthe pet owner brings, each must remain in aseparate kennel.

During their stay, pets are fed nutritional-ly complete and balanced commercial food.They are closely monitored and weighedonce a month, to ensure they remainhealthy.

According to the financial office, servicemembers boarding pets can be reimbursedfor up to $550 of kennel costs. Those seek-ing reimbursement should contact the trav-el claims office.

For more information on animal quaran-tine in Hawaii, visit www.hawaii.org/hdoa/ai_aqs_info.htm.

PETS, From A-2

ing multiple targets out of a heli-copter as it hovers roughly 300meters from each objective,”explained Staff Sgt. RomanNowicki, urban sniper instructor,3rd Special Operations TrainingGroup, Okinawa, Japan. “To cre-ate a more realistic atmosphere forthe snipers, we used cartoon tar-gets with pictures of actual peopleinstead of the normal, paper sil-houette.”

During the training, Marineswere equipped with 60 rounds fortheir M-4 rifles. They teamed upwith the Easy Riders from LightHelicopter Squadron 37 to obtainthe position and necessary angleto acquire targets. This was thefirst time the Marines had workedwith HSL-37 Sailors to accomplishtheir scout sniper training evolu-tion. Each Marine stayed in con-stant communication with thepilot to acquire the optimal firingposition.

“The most difficult part is keep-ing in touch with the pilot whiletrying to achieve the best positionfor the shot,” said Lance Cpl.Russel K. Olofson, scout sniper,Weapons Company, 1st Battalion,

3rd Marine Regiment. “Main-taining accuracy can make the dif-ference between hitting and miss-ing the target.”

Overall, the Urban Scout SniperCourse requires the Marine to per-form at a higher level of intensityin order to be successful.

“This type of training increasesthe Marines’ confidence level,while also escalating their overallshooting ability,” said Nowicki.“It hones the skills they alreadypossess and prepares them forwhatever they may run into in acombat situation.”

Hawaii Marine May 14, 2004 • A-5

SSALALUTESUTESCorporal’s CourseHonor GraduateCpl. Kristine A DohnerSecond PlaceCpl. Christina M. HathawayThird PlaceCpl. Jaran D. Shinkle

Gung Ho AwardCpl. Melvin D. Taylor

Certificates of SuperiorPhysical PerformanceZhi-Cheng ChenCpl. Marlou P. Pascual

Sergeant’s CourseHonor GraduateSgt. Lucas E. Lavadour

Second PlaceSgt. S. M. FassettThird PlaceSgt. Eugene G. Gold

Gung Ho AwardSgt. R. L. Barton

Certificates of SuperiorPhysical PerformanceSgt. R. L. BartonSgt. C. M. BrownSgt. Jonathan H. SmithSgt. A T. Tawata

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Bill HustedCox News Service

A sudden thunderstorm or even apower-line-chewing squirrel with suici-dal notions can instantly transport yourhome and gadgets back to the DarkAges.

When the electricity goes out, yourplasma screen TV becomes a boring wallhanging and the blinking lights on yourwireless Internet router go dark. Flickyour light switches and all you get is acallus on your finger.

There are ways to survive when thepower goes out at your home. It’s theright time of the year to talk about thisissue, because hurricane and thunder-storm season is approaching.

The idea is to keep out of the dark andin touch with the outside world. I doubtthat your first thought, when the lightsgo out, is worrying if you’ll miss thisweek’s episode of “The Sopranos.”

•Let there be light. Invest $15 to $30in one of the many battery-powered flu-orescent camping lanterns you’ll find atany large discount store. These lightsare terrific, because they cast a broad cir-cle of light that lets you read or dochores. Rechargeable batteries are a badchoice, instead equip lanterns with regu-lar alkaline batteries. Rechargeablesgradually lose power even when not inuse. You’ll be fine if you let the alkalinessit for a year unused. Please don’t pre-pare for an outage with oil or gaslanterns or candles because of the fire

hazard.•Can we talk? Obviously it’s good to

have a cellular phone on hand. Butmany times, regular telephone servicewill remain even when the power is out.

What will not remain are the wirelesstelephones you have connected to yourregular phone line. Each home shouldhave at least one old-fashioned phonewith a wired connection to the telephoneline.

•Have something to eat: If your regu-lar cooktop uses gas instead of electrici-ty, you are in great shape. All electrichouses can get pretty hungry when thepower is out for extended periods.

If you have an all-electric home, thebest choice is your gas grill outside.Keep it outside, by the way. It is not

vented for inside use, and the fumes cankill you.

Propane-powered camping stoves canbe used in a pinch. But just to be safe,keep them outside, too.

•Getting the news: When the power isout because of a hurricane or other dis-aster, you’ll want to know what’s hap-pening in the outside world. Buy theleast expensive, battery-powered radioyou can find for this.

If you have the budget, pick up one ofthe specialty radios that includes fre-quencies for the National WeatherService. Just as is true for flashlights,avoid rechargeable batteries.

(Editor’s note: Look for more informationon hurricane emergency procedures on pageA-6.)

The dark age of hurricane season approaches

Service and family members should know howto respond in a disaster:•Check flooding and wind damage history.•Learn safe routes inland.•Learn the location of official shelters.•Trim back dead wood from trees.•Buy tape and boards to cover glass.•Build a disaster supply kit for your family.

Each family should also prepare and keepreadily available an Emergency Evacuation Kitcontaining the following articles:•Sleeping bag/blanket for each individual •Family sized first aid kit •Flashlight and extra batteries •Three-day supply of diapers, formula, food,and other essentials for each infant or toddler•Soap and towels •Battery powered radio with extra batteries •Pocketknife or small can opener •Drinking water (at least 1 gallon per person,per day)•Nonperishable food (three-day supply)•Toilet articles

Disaster ChecklistSNIPERS, From A-1


•Housing Zone 1 goes to Bldg. 1666, the K-BayLanes bowling alley.•Housing Zone 2 goes to Bldg. 1629, theEnlisted Club.•Housing Zone 3 goes to Bldg. 3037, theSemper Fit Center gym.•Housing Zone 4 goes to at Bldg. 1089, theAnderson Hall dining facility.

Hurricane Categories

•Category 1: Minimal, wind speeds 74 – 95 mph, storm surge 4 – 5 feet•Category 2: Moderate, wind speeds 96 – 110mph, storm surge 6 – 8 feet•Category 3: Extensive, wind speeds 111 – 130mph, storm surge 9 – 12 feet•Category 4: Extreme, wind speeds 131 – 155mph, storm surge 13 – 18 feet•Category 5: Catastrophic, wind speeds greater than 155 mph, storm surge greater than 18 feet

Shelters at Kaneohe Bay(See map for housing zones.)

LL I F E S T Y L E SI F E S T Y L E SHawaii Marine B Section May 14, 2004

HawaiiMM A R I N EA R I N E

Story and Photos by Lance Cpl. Megan L. Stiner


rowds of eager tourists andkamaaina readily embrace the0.7 mile adventure to some ofthe island’s most breathtaking

and panoramic views of Honoluluand beyond, as well as the closeup of the solitary lighthouse andthe postcard-worthy picture ofdowntown Waikiki, during theirjourney up Diamond Head Crater,which is located on the southeastern coast of Oahu.

Once inside the crater, after a dollar donation, visi-tors are free to stroll at their leisure, snapping photo-graphs from the old, wooden Diamond Head sign tothe summit, or venturing as the children do, frolick-ing back and forth or dashing up and down therugged terrain.

The trail, originallydesigned for mule and foottraffic, begins as a paved path,ideal for solo hikers as well asfamily members. Further upthe crater, the path gets moresteep and challenging, changingfrom a paved pathway to a rocky trail. Yet, as far asthe eye can see, small children are climbing to the

top, seemingly with ease.“My wife and I wanted to hike as a family,”

said Gregory H. McCallister, vacationingwith his family — his wife Melissa andtheir two children, Abbey, 7, and Peter, 9 —from New York. “We were worried our chil-dren might not be able to make the hike to the top,but they sure showed us.”

“It was a lot of fun,” said PeterMcCallister. “My favorite part was thetunnel near the top.”

It’s best to bring along for the hike afull water bottle, comfortable walkingshoes, sunscreen, a flashlight, a cam-era loaded to the max with film,plenty of companions toshare the experience andpossibly a cellular phone,for emergencies only.

A staircase of 99 stepsbrings climbersthrough a 225-footlong, pitch blacktunnel, up a spi-ral stairwell andfinally out onto thesummit’s majestic look-out point. Throughout the trek to

the peak are numerous other sceniclookout spots and places to linger or

to sit and rest. As visitors climb ever clos-

er to the summit, they seemore interesting views,traverse diverse rockypaths and catch glimpses

of various species such asBrazilian red-topped cardinals —all seeming to foreshadow the

beauty that awaits hikers at theultimate destination.

Anyone can commemorate their trekup Diamond Head with a certificate of

accomplishment; the memento is but acouple of bucks once the summit hasbeen triumphed.

“The view from the very top isamazing,” said Melissa McCallister.

“If we ever come back to Oahu, we willdefinitely come and hike Diamond Head.

It is one of the best things we have done onvacation so far.”

The park is open from 6 a.m. to6 p.m., seven days a week. For abrochure, visit www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dsp/oahu.html or for

more information, callthe Division ofState Parks at587-0300.

A breath-taking view awaits hikers at the top of Diamond Head

Hikers are treated to a panaromic view ofthe island, from Koko Head to the east, toWaianae to the west. Life at the top of thecrater is usually hot and sunny, soremember to bring sunscreen and maybea hat too!

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Hikers emerging from the gloom of the tunnel and spiral staircase are greeted by a spectacular bird’s-eye view of Oahu at the top of Diamond Head Crater.

Map Courtesy of State of Hawaii Department of

Land and Natural Resources

Top ofthe Diamond

May14 / Today

ITT Offerings — Informa-tion, Tickets and Tours, andlocal attractions, are thankingservice and family memberswith special discounts onfavorite island activities.

For example, May 14 and 15,the Polynesian Cultural Centeris offering a full admission,show and IMAX package at$24.50 for adults and $19.95 forchildren. Now through May 31,Atlantis Submarine, Navatek,Sea Life Park and Germaine’sLuau are offering steep dis-counts. Further, Magic ofPolynesia, All Kai Sunset Buffetand the Star of Honolulu areextending offers through June31.

Don’t miss these great offers;get your tickets now. For moreinformation, call 254-7563.

Now Open — The MWRBoarding Kennel, located at theHalawa State Quarantine site inHalawa Valley, is now open forcats and dogs. The cost to boarda dog is $12, and a cat is $10 perday.

Limited spaces are availablefor eligible patrons who includeactive duty and reserve person-nel who are deploying, await-ing housing or justgoing on vacation, aswell as retirees andDoD civilians.

Call 368-3456 for moreinformat ionor reservations.

Auto Auction — The AutoSkills Center holds an auto auc-tion on vehicles that it acquiresand fixes up to working condi-tion. Interested parties caninspect these cars, trucks orSUVs and place their bids in theballot box inside the Auto SkillsCenter.

If you’re in the market for anew vehicle, don’t pay thosehigh prices; visit the Auto SkillsCenter to see if it has just thedeal you’ve been looking for.

Bidding on the below vehi-cles closes May 24.

Year Make/Model Min. Bid 1997 Plymouth Sedan $50 Parts car. Motor blown; somebody damage and windshieldcracked.1992 Mazda/MX-6 $1,600 Runs, but needs windshield.1994 Honda Civic $1,300 Needs a key made; minor dam-age to front end, hood.1994 Chevy Corsica $600 Runs; needs pulley tensioner,

right wing window and rightturn lens replaced.1994 Dodge Sedan $50Parts car. Motor blown; bodydamage.1994 Dodge Shadow ES $500Runs; needs key made. Rightwindow track and valve covergaskets need replacing.1994 Ford F-150 P/U $2,500Runs; needs key and rear tire.1993 Nissan Sentra $150 Needs timing belt and keysmade.1990 Mitsubishi Mirage $50Runs; needs key made andtransmission replaced.1990 Nissan Pulsar NX $300 Needs key made and timingchain replaced.1987 Toyota Tercel $200Runs; needs key made. Strutsand water pump need replac-ing.1972 Dodge/Dart $250Runs; needs starter.

For more information aboutthe vehicles, call the Auto SkillsCenter at 254-7675.

Got Coffee? — Get yourmorning started on the righttrack with a tasty brew from thenew Starbucks location by thebase theater. A variety of yourfavorite espresso drinks, coffeeand pastries are now beingserved Monday through Fridayfrom 6 until 11:30 a.m.

15 / Saturday

O’Club TexasHold’em —Join fel-low cards h a r k sand com-pete in the

Officers’ Club Texas Hold’emTournament. The top threewinners will receive shirts andadvance to play in the final basetournament between all threeclubs.

The cost is $8 for nonmem-bers and $5 for members.Instructions and pupus will beserved up at 5:30 p.m., and thedealin’ will start at 6 p.m.

Dealers and more players arestill needed. Call 254-5481 forinformation.

17 / Monday

Right Hand ManLunch — Calling all offi-cers to the club onMondays through Thurs-days. Invite up to three ofyour staff noncommissionedofficers to the club for lunch andshow them your appreciation.

Get more of the Corps, cama-raderie and chow, all at theOfficers’ Club from 11 a.m. to1:30 p.m.

18 / Tuesday

Youth Activities — TheHome School Network is anexcellent opportunity for home-schooled preteens and teens,ages 10 to 14, to meet other peo-ple. Educational and recre-ational excursions are sched-uled every Tuesday, and teensenjoy destinations such as theKualoa Ranch, Diamond HeadCrater and Hawaiian WatersAdventure Park.

For more information, call theYouth/Teen Club at 254-7648.

19 / Wednesday

Mongolian Barbecue —

Don’t feel like cooking dinner?Then hasten to the Officers’Club for Mongolian Barbecueand leave the work to the pro-fessionals.

Buffet style, select yourfavorite veggies and meat,including chicken, shrimp, porkand beef, then pile your bowlhigh and kick it up a notch witha sauce of your choice. Watchthe grill masters flip, sauté andgrill your dinner to perfection.

Mongolian Barbecue isserved every Wednesday andFriday. Call 254-7649 for moredetails.

Kahuna’s Bosses’ Day —Drag the top dog to

Kahuna’s Sports Bar &Grill for chow from 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m., then after a longday, grab a cold one and pupusbetween 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.

For more info, call 254-7660.

Tradewind Travel — If travelis in your future, look toTradewind Travel to book yournext trip.

Do you have friends and fam-ily on the West Coast? Bringthem out with the Hawaii AlohaTour package, Sept. 16 – 20. For$729 per person (based on dou-ble occupancy), the packageincludes roundtrip airfarefrom/to Los Angeles Interna-tional (LAX) airport, four nightsof hotel accommodations at theOutrigger East in Waikiki, plustickets to the PolynesianCultural Center Alii Luau, aHawaiian beach party and thePearl Harbor and HonoluluCity tours.

Space is limited to 50 people,so call now for reservations at254-7413.

B-2 • May 14, 2004 Hawaii Marine

MMARINEARINE CCORPSORPS CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY SSERERVICESVICES

MCCS MCCS www.mccshawaii.com

POSSIBILITIES IN PARADISEBy Bobbie Brock, MCCS Public Relations

Prices: Adults (12 and older) are $3, children 6 to 11, $1.50 andchildren 5 and younger, free. Matinee prices are $2 for adults, $1for children. Parents must purchase tickets for R-rated movies inperson at the box office for children 16 years old and younger. ForE-5 and below, admission is free to the second show on Friday andSaturday evenings only. Sunday evenings, the price is $1 for allpatrons. Show your ID card at the box office. Call 254-7642 forrecorded information.

Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to themovie, tickets will be issued to first priority patrons waiting inline, then second and third priority patrons.

MMOOVIEVIE TTIMEIMEDirty Dancing Havana (PG-13) Today at 7:15 p.m.

Dawn of the Dead (PG-13) Today at 9:45 p.m.

The Ladykillers (R) Saturday at 7:15 p.m.

Taking Lives (R) Saturday at 9:45 p.m.

Scooby Doo 2 (PG) Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

Dirty Dancing Havana (PG-13) Sunday at 7:15 p.m.

Taking Lives (R) Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.

Dawn of the Dead (PG-13) Thursday at 7:15 p.m.

Never Die Alone (R) May 21 at 7:15 p.m.

The Ladykillers (R) May 21 at 9:45 p.m.

SM&SPSM&SP

All events are open tosingle or unaccompanied,active duty military, E-5and below. The SM&SPOffice is located in Bldg.1629, inside the Kahuna’sRecreation Center. Getmore details on activities atwww.MCCSHawaii.comunder the “Semper Fit-ness” icon, or call 254-7593.

Upcoming EventsSaturday: Want a

Saturday getaway that’snot so far? For only $45,you can spend the day onthe open ocean snorkeling,relaxing or just plainHawaiian-style cruising atthe “Barefoot SnorkelCruise.”

May 22: Looking foradventure? Check outsharks up close and per-sonal at SM&SP’s “NorthShore Shark Cage Adven-ture.” Cost is $85, and theexcursion leaves at 9 a.m.from the Recreation Center.Transportation is provided,and the dives last from 11a.m. to 1 p.m.

TBD: Do you like toscuba? SM&SP is lookingfor folks interested in ascuba diving certificationcourse. Call the office now,and help make this idea areality, by letting yourvoice be heard.

Volunteer OpportunitiesMarines and Sailors are

needed to help supportvarious activities andevents, including the fol-lowing:

•Sunday from 5:30 to 9:30a.m.: Be a course marshal orhelp set up or man a waterstation at the WindwardMarathon.

•Fourth of July weekend:Mark your calendar toassist with a myriad ofevents at BayFest 2004,which will burst with allkinds of fun SM&SPevents.

Applications accepted for FCC training September Jones

Family Child Care Program Director

Certified Family Child Care providers onboard MCB Hawaii have the incredibleopportunity to touch the future on a dailybasis. Working with children ages 6 weeksto 12 years, each FCC provider is commit-ted to building a strong foundation of loveand learning.

Certified FCC provider Vicki Chamblisshas been providing quality care sinceNovember 2000.

“My favorite activity is when we paint. Ienjoy seeing how the children expressthemselves. Some paint with bold colorsand strokes; others paint lightly,” she

explained. “You get to see their littlepersonalities come out in their art-work,” she added, thoughtfully.

All FCC providers are privatecontractors certified and monitoredby the command. Some providersare open 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek; others have set hours and days.

All FCC providers determine their ownfees, ages of children accepted, and types ofservices offered. Monthly inspections bythe FCC staff and base inspectors ensurethey offer quality care.

“I love watching the children reach dif-ferent milestones,” said Mary Graves, a cer-tified FCC provider since April 2002. “Youget to see the benefits of what you are doing

all day; it is very rewarding.”“If you love being with children,

watching them grow and learn,then becoming an FCC provider isa really good experience,” agreed

Melanie Majorie, certified inOctober 2003.

Applications are now being accepted forMay training classes. There is no charge forthe training, which covers growth anddevelopment, nutrition, positive guidance,CPR and first aid, and much more.Favorable background checks and an initialin-home interview are also required.

For more information or for an applica-tion, call 257-7030, or visit Bldg. 1391 (nextto the Housing Office and Vet Clinic).

Respite child care available for OEF/OIF deployedMarine Corps

Community ServicesMarketing Release

In its continuing effort to pro-vide support for families ofdeployed Marines and Sailors,Marine Corps CommunityServices’ Marine and FamilyServices division has receivedadditional funding for theRespite Child Care Program.

During wartime, fam-ilies of deployed Ma-rines and Sailors canexperience a heightenedsense of anxiety and stress.That increased stress can lead toincidents of abuse and neglect.Respite care was designed togive young parents who qualifyan avenue for relief.

Respite Child Care providesservices to family members of

Marines and Sailors whoare deployed in supportof Operation Enduring

Freedom orOperation Iraqi

Freedom. Families meetingthese qualifications can receiveup to five hours of free childcare per week per child in thehome of a certified Family ChildCare provider.

Parents who need respite

child care should contact theirunit executive officer, chaplainor Family Readiness Officer, allof whom can communicate thefamily's needs to Marine andFamily Services. If those unitrepresentatives need additionalinformation about the RespiteChild Care Program, theyshould contact the Children,Youth and Teen Program office,at 257-7430.

Hawaii Marine May 14, 2004 • B-3

Mario DipreteSafety Specialist

The month of May is nationallyrecognized as Motorcycle SafetyAwareness Month. So, as an avid,two-wheeledenthusiast, I eager-ly jumped at theopportunity toexpress my person-al thoughts aboutthe exciting anddiverse world ofmotorcycling herein the islands.

With pretty much year-round rid-ing weather, I consider myself luckyto live and ride in Hawaii.

Being able to take this advantage, Ioften have these uncontrollable urgesfor ice coffee. I use my addiction asan excuse to fire up my metallic blueR75/6 (that’s a vintage 70’s BMW750). It’s a great motorcycle thatdoes a little bit of everything well,despite being more than 28 yearsold. It still has lots of miles leftuntraveled in its soul.

My craving for caffeine quicklylures me from Kaneohe to the NorthShore. This area has always been myfavorite part of the island, especiallythe quaint little surf town of Haleiwa.For some reason, the ice coffeealways seems to taste better there.

With the majestic green Koolaumountain range to my left, and thecobalt blue Pacific Ocean to myright, I’m quickly in my element,savoring every moment on my bikein anticipation of my ice coffee.

To avoid the hassle of traffic, Ileave early in the morning. The onlyfolks out on the road beside myselfat that time are members of the“dawn patrol” — that’s your localsurfers seeking their never-endingquest for the perfect wave.

No sooner do I round KuuloaRegional Park (at Chinaman’s Hat),then I spot a passing motorcyclistheading in the opposite direction,waving as to acknowledge that life isindeed good “too” on two wheels.

With a quick glance in my mirrors,I see his taillight fade from my view.

Like the passing rider, I’m notonly taking in all of the sights, but

I’m focused on my total, overall rid-ing environment. That’s to say, I’maware of my surroundings in greaterdetail than the average motorist. Myeyes are constantly scanning thehorizon, as well as checking mirrorsto the rear, looking for clues of anypotential problems.

As well, I’m also giving myselfplenty of time and space. Thisallows me extra time to predict andreact to the ever-changing road con-ditions. Chances are, I’ll encounter adistracted motorist who is busy talk-ing on the cell phone while reachingfor a super-sized beverage that does-n’t quite seem to fit anywhere withineasy reach. The more time and spacethat I allow myself, the less likelythese inattentive drivers become athreat. (Sorry; I couldn’t resist aquick safety plug.)

When I feel the need to take it upa notch, I go to Campbell IndustrialPark, where they offer a challengingroad circuit, for just a few dollars.Bikers can ride their motorcycles in asafe, controlled environment, all thewhile being coached by friendly andexperienced staff. These guys knowwhat they’re talking about; theyhave hundreds of track hours to theircredit, not to mention that many ofthem have links to the motorcyclingindustry here on Oahu.

Even if you attend just one ses-sion, you’ll benefit enormously fromtrack time, even if you have no inter-est in actually going racing.

Why do I believe this? BecauseI’ve spent some time navigating theCampbell course’s tarmac straightsand various turns. In my opinion,the track is an environment thatstresses skill and technique withoutthe severe punishment for mistakesthat the street doles out.

Track riding makes you focus onthe basics of motorcycle operation:acceleration, braking and cornering— cornering where 40 percent ofmotorcycle fatalities occur.Mastering these basic skills will notonly save you in an emergency, butthey will also make your next ridemore confident and fun.

I find the track a great way to takemy bike off the street and have a lit-tle bit of fun. I save all the embar-rassment of being pulled over for atraffic violation, getting theinevitable traffic fine (or possibly asuspended license) and increasingmy insurance premiums.

The track can also set up a special

day for cruisers, if there’s enoughinterest. Just visit yourlocal motorcycle shopto see the track dayschedules.

It’s been a few years,but I have also sampledthe exhilarating sport of dirt bik-ing here on Oahu. Talk about a greatway to spend a weekend with familyand friends, ask some of theMarines and Sailors who still havetheir bikes — caked with dirt andmud — strapped down in theback of their trucks on a Mondaymorning. You’d think that theywere going to sneak in anotherride sometime during lunch!

Like most street bikers, dirt rid-ers gravitate towards the NorthShore too. Mention Kahuku andthey instantly recognize the area.

The Kahuku Motocross Trackoffers more than 400 acres oftrails and various motocross tracksto accommodate even the most dis-criminating rider, not to mention thescenic beauty of the North Shore ter-rain for those who want to ventureout and negotiate the rich red-dirttrails surrounded by shade trees andgrassy meadows.

From expert to peewee, the dirtbike enthusiast has two tracks tochoose from. Each track providesvarious dirt bike-oriented obstacles,more than 30 total, like tabletops andtriple jumps. Beware of the red dirt,though. It won’t come off clothesvery easily, but it’s a small price topay for tons of fun.

As I mentioned earlier, we areextremely lucky to enjoy year-roundriding here in this state. Inevitably,this translates into more hours onour busy streets and highways. So,please be careful and ride defensive-ly.

Motorcycling, in any form, isabout challenging yourself, earningself-confidence and most of all, hav-ing fun. If the sport is to continue togrow, we motorcyclists need toensure that we take a positiveapproach to motorcycle safety —regardless if it’s cruising on thestreet, dragging a knee and exploringour limits at the track, or tearing upthe dirt at Kahuku.

In riding, we all do essentially thesame things, and frankly, I’m gladthat we have the freedom to chooseto perform the act with our ownunique styles, focuses and interestshere in Hawaii.

NAPSFeaturettes

A national motorcycling organiza-tion is kick-starting a campaign toeducate motorcycle enthusiasts aboutthe dangers of riding while impaired.

Increasingly, statistics show thatdrinking alcohol and riding a motorcycle don’tmix. For example, in 2001, 41 percent of fatallyinjured motorcycle riders were impaired, with ablood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or greater —the legal limit of impairment in many states.

Impaired-riding issues were listed among theurgent recommendations of the NationalAgenda for Motorcycle Safety, a national planthat was developed by the motorcycling com-munity in late 2000. As a result, the AmericanMotorcyclist Association (AMA), in cooperationwith the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA), have produced“Ride Straight,” a national campaign intendedto educate motorcyclists about the dangers ofdrinking and riding.

“After contributing to the development of theNational Agenda for Motorcycle Safety, it’s nat-

Campaign kicks off to educate motorcyclistsabout riding straight

Avid rider sharesexperiences oflife in the saddle

Knowing whatyour riding

limits are andriding within

them arekeys to rid-

ing safely.Marine Staff

Sgt. Eric Wadding,practices maneu-

vering his motorcy-cle at the practice

range aboardMCB Hawaii,

Kaneohe Bay,to improve

his ridingskills.

DIPRETTE

See RIDE STRAIGHT, B-9

Kristin Herrick

Two on the tarmac

Defense Commissary Agency

Press Release

May means getting in touchwith your “inner” commissaryshopper. There’s a great dealgoing on during the DefenseCommissary Agency’s annualCommissary Awareness Monthto help you “channel” savings.

In addition to the world’sbiggest case lot sale and singleand new service member “showand tell” commissary tours,Guard and Reserve shopperswill find special events to helpthem celebrate their unlimited

commissary shopping privi-leges.

Commissary AwarenessMonth ends with a patrioticsplash Memorial Day weekend(May 29 – May 31), with thelaunch of “Savings You’veEarned” on May 27, a campaignto help customers easily identi-fy what’s on sale attheir local store.

Red, white andblue shelf signs,posters, bannersand employee but-tons will createexcitement in com-missaries world-

wide and reinforce commissarysavings messages.

In other DeCA news,Scholarship Managers, a profes-sional scholarship firm, is nownotifying 500 students who willreceive $1,500 scholarshipstoward college tuition this fall.The full list of scholarship recip-

ients and sponsoring businesspartners will be posted onlineby late-May.

The manufacturers and sup-pliers that provide support forcommissaries worldwide fundthe Scholarships for MilitaryChildren program, and it isadministered by Fisher House

Foundation, a non-profit organizationresponsible forbuilding comfort

homes near military medicalcenters.

The foundation bears all costsof the program so that everydollar donated goes towardscholarships, and the generalpublic has the opportunity todonate to the program throughthe military scholar Web site atwww.militaryscholar.org.

Also, a new returned check

AIEA — “Manapua are likepeople, you never know what’sinside.”

This was once said about thedelightful steamed and bakedbuns filled with a variety ofingredients that can be found atAiea Manapua & Snacks, locat-ed in Aiea Village Square offMoanalua Road (turn at theAiea Library sign).

Manapua (pronounced mah-na-poo-ah) is the Hawaiianname for the dish, believed tohave come from China. Theword is said to be a Hawaiiancontraction meaning ono puaa,or “delicious pork thing.”

While the original manapuawas always filled with a sweetChinese roasted (char siu) pork,locations throughout Oahu, like23-year-old Aiea Manapua &Snacks, now offer these doughyspheres with a variety of ingre-dients ranging from ham, eggand cheese to pizza toppings.

Also, in the days of old, theonly place to find manapua wasfrom the Chinese “manapuamen,” making their roundswith bamboo containers bal-anced on rods over their shoul-ders. Eventually, the rods werereplaced by vans drivingthrough Hawaiian neighbor-hoods selling the tasty treats.

Today, you’ll find them incountless stores and eateriesthroughout the island, as well

as stalls in Oahu’s Chinatownmarket area.

I sampled my first manapuashortly after arriving and foundthe delightful pastries down-right addicting. They’re not justtasty, though. The process ofordering them to take home andenjoy is an experience in itself.

You don’t just walk in, sitdown and order them from amenu like many places.Instead, after standing in line,you walk up to a counter full ofthe steamed white or baked,golden-brown treasures, point,wait for them to be wrapped upat amazing speeds, and eatthem, preferably before they getcold.

This process of standing inline, pointing and ordering, asthe server collects your choicein a box or bag, may not be foreveryone, but I found myselfenjoying the experience — well,other than the fact that it was alittle crowded for such a smallarea.

But a bigger problem waslooking in the counter, decidingwhich of the daily-made, fresh,hot manapua I wanted to try. Inthe end, my wife’s favoriteended up being the shoyuchicken, while I leaned moretowards the turkey melt.

If neither of these sounds likeyour cup of tea, then try theham and cheese omelet. I don’t

believe you will regret any ofthese choices. The pizza mana-pua is also a treat not to bemissed.

Of course, the best thingabout manapua is the price.Since most of them are only 89cents, you can sample severalvarieties in one sitting.

Aiea Manapua & Snacks alsooffers other dishes includingdim sum (49 cents), stuffed egg-plant or mushrooms with porkhash (89 cents) and teri-spammusubi ($1.09).

It also offers several partyplatters like the crispy gau geeplatter (24 pork and 12 veg-etable for $14.99), stuffed egg-plant and stuffed mushroomplatter (12 of each for $17.99)and chicken tempura platter (15pieces with katsu or hot mus-tard sauce for $19.99).

Some of the other items I real-

ly enjoyed were the crispy porkand vegetable gau gee, which isan item filled with crunchy veg-gies or tasty pork, fried crispylike an egg roll. If you haven’ttried it, you should. For 49cents, you can’t go wrong.

Another tasty choice is thechicken tempura ($1.49). It is abit chewy, but I find the taste tobe very engaging with a niceblend of mild spices.

For a different sort of treat,one unusual to mainlandpalates, try the dessert-like,sweet black-bean manapua. Itmight sound strange, but con-sider it an adventure in taste.You might just fall in love!

Overall, I find the food atAiea Manapua & Snacks to beconsistently good. Just makesure to go early since every-thing is made daily, and thelater you go, the less it has to

offer. Adding to this is the factthat while the restaurant is openearly (between 5 and 6 a.m.), itdoes close early (between 2 and3 p.m.).

Finally, I’ll add that parkingat Aiea Manapua & Snacks isoften difficult to find. I havehad to drive behind the build-ing just to find something, dueto the large number of business-es in the small area. But whenyou’ve got that fresh, warmmanapua of your choice melt-ing in your mouth, I believeyou’ll find it’s worth the trou-ble.

Here are a couple of otherplaces to get good manapua:

Island Manapua FactoryManoa Marketplace2752 Woodlawn DriveHonolulu988-5441

Empress RestaurantChinatown Cultural Plaza115 N. Hotel StreetHonolulu521-5055

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Small packageswith big tastedelight in Aiea Aiea Manapua &

SnacksAiea Village Square2752 Woodlawn DriveManoa988-5441

Aiea Manapua & SnacAiea Manapua & Snacks’ks’ baked manapuasbaked manapuas

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Commissary seeks to raise awareness during May

See COMMISSARY, B-9


OONN THETHE MMENUENU AATT AANDERSONNDERSON HHALLALLTodayLunchOven Roast BeefBaked Tuna & NoodlesSteamed RiceFrench FriedCauliflowerVegetable ComboChocolate ChipCookiesAsst. Fruit Pies

DinnerSauerbratenKnockwurstw/SauerkrautCottage Fried PotatoesEgg NoodlesChocolate Chip CookiesAsst. Fruit Pies

Specialty Bar (Lunch and Dinner)Pasta Bar

SaturdayBrunch/DinnerGrilled SteakPork Chop MexicanaMashed Potatoes

Spanish RiceFruit Nut BarsAsst. Fruit Pies

SundayBrunch/DinnerBeef Pot Pie

Baked Fresh FishSteamed RiceBread Pudding w/Lemon SaucePeanut Butter Cookies

MondayLunchTeriyaki ChickenSalisbury Steak

Steamed RiceMashed PotatoesApple CrispAsst. Fruit Pies

DinnerBaked Meat LoafOven Roast BeefParsley ButteredPotatoesPork Fried Rice Apple CrispAsst. Fruit Pies

Specialty Bar(Lunch and Dinner)Pasta Bar

TuesdayLunchBarbecue SpareribsVeal ParmesanOven Browned Potatoes

Buttered Egg Noodles Devil’s Food Cake w/ Mocha FrostingAsst. Fruit Pies

DinnerSwiss Steak w/Brown Gravy Baked Fish FilletsLyonnaise Potatoes Steamed RiceDevil’s Food Cakew/Mocha FrostingAsst. Fruit Pies

Specialty Bar (Lunch and Dinner)Taco Bar

WednesdayLunchBaked HamChili Macaroni

Candied Sweet PotatoesGrilled Cheese SandwichBread Pudding w/Lemon SaucePeanut Butter CookiesAsst. Fruit Pies

DinnerBaked Stuffed PorkChopsTurkey Pot PieMashed PotatoesSteamed Rice Bread Pudding w/Lemon SaucePeanut Butter CookiesAsst. Fruit Pies

Specialty Bar(Lunch andDinner)Hot Dog Bar

ThursdayLunchCantonese SpareribsBaked Tuna & NoodlesShrimp Fried RicePineapple Upside-DownCakeAsst. Fruit Pies

DinnerSwedish MeatballsCaribbean ChickenSteamed RiceO’Brien PotatoesPineapple Upside-DownCakeAsst. Fruit Pies

Specialty Bar(Lunch and Dinner)

Taco Bar

NAPSFeaturettes

Low-carb diets have neverbeen more popular, and tworecent studies in the prestigious“New England Journal ofMedicine” found that thosepracticing a low-carb, high-pro-tein diet are losing weight with-out raising their cholesterol.

Pickled vegetables fit perfect-ly into meals for those followingthis low-carb, high-protein eat-ing pattern. Pickles, pickledpeppers and sauerkraut havevery few carbohydrates, if any.They also have no fat and fewcalories, and pack a powerfulflavor punch.

Pickle Packers International,the trade association for thepickled vegetable industry, fea-tures a low-carb section on its

Web site, www.ilovepickles.org.

Cuban Chicken Salad4 chicken breast halves, bone in1 carrot, chunked1 stalk celery, chunked1 small onion, unpeeled, quar-teredCoarse salt12 whole peppercorns1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup yellow mustard1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon dark chili powderSalt and pepper2 medium dill pickles, mincedJulienned dill pickle strips

Place cleaned chicken in alarge pot; cover with water andadd carrots, celery, onion, saltand peppers. Bring to a boil,

cover and reduce to a simmer,and simmer for 1 1/2 hours untilvery tender. Then remove fromheat to cool.

Remove chicken meat frombones and tear into bite-sizedpieces; place meat in a medium-sized bowl. In a small bowl,combine mayonnaise, mustard,cumin, coriander, chili powderand pickle. Season to taste withsalt and pepper. Pour mayon-naise mixture over chicken andgently toss to coat.

Refrigerate for at least onehour before serving over a bedof salad greens. Garnish withjulienned strips of dill pickle.

Pork Loin with Sauerkrautand Beets

2 pounds center cut bonelesspork loin1 can (15 ounces) whole beets,

drained with juice reserved1/2 cup dry white wine (or water)2 cups drained sauerkraut

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.For dry rub, mix together 1

tablespoon each coarse salt, drymustard and freshly groundpepper. Press dry rub onto sur-face of meat; roast meat in roast-ing pan for 40 minutes or untiljuices run clear (to 150 degrees).Then transfer meat to a largeplatter and allow to rest 15 min-

utes before slicing.Meanwhile, pour half of the

beets into the roasting pan; addwine. Over medium heat, boiljuices about five minutes, stir-ring to loosen meat pieces onpan bottom. Reserve six beetsfor garnish, and puree theremaining beets in a blender;add juices from pan. Set aside.

Combine sauerkraut andremaining beet juice insaucepan and simmer untiljuice is absorbed. Place the sixreserved beets on top of thekraut to warm.

Cut pork into 12 slices.Divide pureed beet and juicemixture among six plates, andtop each “puddle” of sauce withtwo slices of pork.

Divide kraut mixture amongplates. Slice six beets and fanone on each plate.

Low-carb counters can include pickles in their diet

NAPS

Steven KalnasySpecial to the Hawaii Marine

WAIKIKI — I love the 80s. The showson cable television featuring the musicand memories of times long past arealways a lot of fun, and hearing thesounds of our past reminds us that lifegoes on, but our memories remain.

For Hawaii’s military personnel andtheir families, reminiscence is an impor-tant part of dealing with the sacrificesthey must endure in times of war.Hearing a familiar song that beckons to ahappy time and place can make all thedifference when dealing with the hard-ships of separation.

Last weekend, rock icons “Toto”played two shows with the HonoluluSymphony Pops, in what was the finalevent of the season (the Symphony PopsSeries returns September 11th withGrammy award-winning trumpeterArturo Sandoval). With much of theaudience made up of Hawaii’s military

family, Toto’ssold-out showswere a welcomerelease for thosefacing time apartin support of thewar on terror.

Being on the road for the past twoyears, Toto vocalist Bobby Kimball saidthe band looks for opportunities to playfor the troops whenever it’s near a baseoverseas.

“Being an American, I want to supportthem [military] in any way I can. I’mbehind everything our guys are doing,”he said.

Though he doesn’t necessarily agreewith the reasons why we are fighting thewar, Kimball said he “pray[s] for ourtroops everyday and look[s] for theirspeedy return home.”

Echoing Kimball’s support forAmerica’s armed forces, lead singer andguitarist Steve Lukather said he hasnothing but “love and respect for the

m i l i t a r y . ”Lukather, theson of a formerMarine whofought inKorea, said hehas a special

place in his heart for those on the battle-field.

“They’re risking their lives so that Ican play music,” he said. “They aren’tbeing paid enough for what they do forus.”

For keyboardist David Paich, the feel-ing of commitment to memorializing thesacrifices of the men and women whohave put themselves in harm’s way isvery personal.

Working on a movie project thatfocuses on the battlefield experiences ofthe Marines who fought on Iwo Jimaduring World War II with his uncle,Paich said he’s proud to bring attentionto the hardships of military service.

“We’re shooting a lot of it in my back-

yard. We have foxholes, authentic uni-forms, and even some M1 Garand rifles.We want to focus on the humanity ofwar. To tell the real stories of the menwho were there,” he said.

Playing all of their hits from the 70sand 80s, including “Hold the line,”“Georgy Porgy,” “99,” “Africa,” “I won’thold you back,” and a stirring renditionof their homage to those called to war,“Home of the Brave,” from their album“The Seventh One,” Toto proved whythey had the seventh most successfulworld tour of any rock band in the worldlast year.

Set to complete their long world toursometime in October, Paich says hewould love to come back to Hawaii withhis family.

“I’d like to visit the Marines atKaneohe Bay, and talk to them abouttheir experiences. My uncle says thereare soldiers, and then there are Marines— it’s something you earn,” Paichrecalled.

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Toto stirs memories for Hawaii’s military

Just remember, the only people not making mistakes are those who aren’t doing anything.

— Tim W. Welborn

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Hootie and the Blowfish to Headline at Hickam, May 21

The multiplatinum-selling band“Hootie and the Blowfish” and the NewEngland Patriots cheerleaders are team-ing up to present “Operation PacificGreetings” for all military and DoD per-sonnel on Oahu, May 21 at 7 p.m.

As a way to say “thanks” for yourdedication to defending our nation’sfreedom, the band will perform in con-cert, free of charge, at the Hickam Tower,behind the headquarters building andbase flagpole on O’Malley Boulevardaboard Hickam Air Force Base. Simplygo straight after entering at the maingate.

Parking will be first-come, first-served. Food booths will be available aswell as lawn/beach chair/blankets seat-ing in the grassy mall area.

Base Bikers to Hold MemorialWeekend Ride

“All motorcycle riders — all brands,makes and models of bikes, evenHarleys! (sorry, I had to say that) — areinvited to join the Memorial Day Ride onSaturday, May 29th,” said Petty Officer1st Class Tim Chrockrem, the presidentof the Marine Corps Base HawaiiMotorcycle Association.

Bikers will gather, bright and early at7:45 a.m., at the base flagpole, in front ofBldg. 216, the general’s building. After

observing morning colors, riders willmount up and head out for the NationalCemetery of the Pacific, stopping by theH-3 westbound lookout at Kaneohe Bayon the way, to pick up stragglers orallow them to catch up with the pack.

Once at Punchbowl, riders will placeflags in the center section. Last year, thisactivity took approximately one hour.Afterward, all riders are free to do asthey wish, but the rest of the pack willmore than likely go somewhere for somebreakfast and then head out for a ridearound the island.

Again, all are encouraged to come outand support the sport, as well as to takecare and ride safely, added Chrockrem.For more details, call Tim at 257-0509,ext. 8313.

WAA Seeks VolunteersThe Windward Ahupuaa Alliance will

hold its “Great Kapaa Quarry RoadCleanup/out” on the Memorial Day hol-iday, May 31. Volunteers are asked tosupport this environmental project,which includes a continental breakfastfor helpers.

Registration and work assignmentswill go from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m., cleanupfrom 8:15 to 11:15 a.m., and lunch from11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Volunteers with gas-powered tools orserious machete and scything skills arealso needed to take on the californiagrass and other alien plants in KawainuiMarsh.

RSVP is requested at 263-6001 or 223-5535, or by sending an e-mail [email protected], so organizers can get afood headcount as well as determine

specific tasks.

Chamber Posts HMAM EventsThe Military Affairs Council of The

Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii recog-nizes the many contributions of the mili-tary, and it has designated the month ofMay as “Hawaii Military AppreciationMonth 2004.” The business communitywill sponsor and host a variety of activi-ties and events to show appreciation andlift the spirits of Hawaii’s military

ohana.•Today through Sunday: The Honolulu

Academy of Arts will honor all activeduty and retired military personnel, andtheir family members, with a special dis-counted rate of $10 to view its upcominglandmark exhibit featuring Europeanand Japanese modernists.

Advance tickets are recommendedand may be obtained by calling 532-

WWORDORD TOTO PPASSASS

See WTP, B-9

Kindergartners from Mokapu Elementary School aboard MCB Hawaii, KaneoheBay, lead more than 800 Mokapu students as they parade their military apprecia-tion banner down Mokapu Road, Tuesday, in honor of military service members.


Pint-sized platoon

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Story and Photos byLance Cpl. Megan L. Stiner


HONOLULU — Bishop Museumhosted its “Family Sunday MilitaryDay,” May 2, drawing members of themilitary from around Oahu, in recogni-tion of Hawaii Military AppreciationMonth.

Service and family members wereinvited to the museum, free of charge,from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., where theyenjoyed special attractions that werepresented on the main stage and centerlawn. They appreciated the plethora offun activities that ran for the duration ofthe event.

Children were delighted bythe museum’s newest exhibit,the “What in the world is it?”maze. Other family favoritesincluded pony rides, a climb-ing wall, a bouncy house andthe petting zoo, while servicemembers who doted onmotors said the car show andmotorcycle displays were thebest part of Military Day.

Bishop also opened itsmain museum, PolynesianHall, and the planetarium tofamilies and service mem-bers. Military installations,in turn, provided booths andpresented demonstrations toentertain the diverse crowdsof military, kamaaina andtourists.

Marines from MCB HawaiiKaneohe Bay’s militaryworking dog (MWD) unitwere among the participants

that provided demonstrations. Teams ofMWD dogs and trainers showed thecrowds various military skills the dogsare taught such as finding drugs, attack-ing criminals and running throughobstacles, as well as throwing in a bit ofdancing and Frisbee tricks — just forshow.

Sergeant Justin A. Stephenson, K-Bay’s kennel master, narrated the half-hour show that ended with a surpriseentrance by Cpl. Danno, the MCBHawaii mascot, who amused the crowdby attacking a training sleeve.

Other branches of the military alsoprovided entertainment for guests at the

museum. The Navy put on a workingdog show too and set

up a display of itsMobile DivingSalvage Unit.Other displaysincluded the CoastGuard’s “Coastiethe Robot,” the AirForce’s Explosive OrdnanceDivision exhibits, and theArmy and National Guard’sHigh Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles.

“This year we brought ina good crowd,” said Lee-Ann Choy, the museum’s

Family Sunday Military Daycoordinator, adding that theoutcome was “fantastic.”

“We love inviting the mili-tary out here,” Choy said. “Itgives us the opportunity toshowcase them, and everyonealways has a great time. Weare already looking forward tonext year’s event. ”

Bishop Museum honorsand showcases militarywith mega entertainment

Cpl. Ryan Martel (left) struggles with K-Bay’s base mascot, bulldog ShamrocksO’Blarney, better known as Cpl. Danno, during a military working dog demonstrationat the Bishop Museum’s annual Family Sunday Military Day.

Above — A car and motorcycle show set up on the Great Lawn of the Bishop Museumwas one of the many highlights families enjoyed during Military Day.Left — The museum staff invited military members and their families into the plane-tarium and main exhibit hall where Hawaiian artifacts such as the statue of Ku, theHawaiian god of prosperity and war, are displayed.


program will be in force inall European and some con-tinental U.S. stores. The pro-gram in some commissariesreduces administrative andlabor costs and dispenseswith the returned check fee.

All stores in Europe haveimplemented the program.Commissaries in the conti-nental United States thathave it are Marine CorpsBase Camp Pendleton,Calif.; Davis-Monthan AirForce Base, Ariz.; LacklandAir Force Base, Texas; Fort

Campbell, Ky.; and NavalAir Station Jacksonville, Fla.

DeCA is waiting for con-sent from the Department ofthe Treasury to expand theprogram to other commis-saries in the continentalUnited States and the FarEast.

ural for the AMA to now take the lead inaddressing the issue of impaired riding,”said Robert Rasor, president of the associa-tion.

The AMA’s “Ride Straight” campaignincludes messages specifically targetingmotorcyclists and incorporates segments ofthe NHTSA’s “Friends Don’t Let FriendsRide Drunk” campaign. For more informa-

tion about the campaign, visit the Web site atwww.ridestraight.com or call 1-800-AMA-JOIN.

Founded in 1924, the AmericanMotorcyclist Association is a nonprofitorganization with more than 265,000 mem-bers. Its purpose is to pursue, protect andpromote the interests of motorcyclists, whileserving the needs of its members. For moredetails about the AMA, visit the Web site atwww.AMADirect link.com.

COMMISSARY, From B-4

RIDE STRAIGHT, From B-3

8719. The exhibit will be open through June6. The Academy will be the only venue inthe world to show this spectacular collectionof impressionist artists, many never seenbefore outside of Japan.

Military can enjoy free admission to otherexhibits on the first and third Sunday ofevery month. Located at 900 S. Beretania St.,call 532-8701 for recorded information, orvisit www.Honolulu Academy.org.

•Today & Saturday: The PolynesianCultural Center will feature its annual“Military Days” program. Enjoy a fun-filledday at Hawaii’s premier cultural site featur-ing the center’s island shows, IMAX Theater,a buffet dinner and an evening show.

The 12th Annual World Fireknife Dance

Competition will be held during the eveningshow (the competition runs through tomor-row). Discounted tickets will only be avail-able through on-base military MWR, ITTand ITR offices.

•Saturday: The annual Combined MilitaryBand Concert will play at the HawaiiTheatre from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The best musi-cians from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force,Marine Corps, Coast Guard and HawaiiArmy National Guard will provide anevening of song and dance ranging fromBroadway musicals to patriotic themes.

The concert is open to the public, and freetickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Hawaii Theatre and atThe Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, witha limit of four tickets per person.

For more details, call 545-4300, ext. 391.

WTP, From B-7

Cpl. Jessica M. MillsCombat Correspondent

Tuesday night is league night at theK-Bay Lanes Bowling Center aboardMCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, and “TheFriends of K-Bay” mixed-handicapbowling league was wearing down thelanes during the eighth week of the sea-son as the league prepares to competefor a national title on Monday at theNational Handicap Tournament inReno, Nev.

“Our league is made up of a widearray of bowlers,” said Leo Oller, thesecretary and treasurer for the Friendsof K-Bay Bowling League. “We haveactive duty service members, retirees,government workers and civilians allcompeting and having a good time.”

The Friends of K-Bay is a competitivebowling league made up of 12 four-man teams, the largest league aboardMCB Hawaii, which practices everyTuesday evening throughout the year.It consistently competes in local andnational competitions.

The league itself has been in exis-tence for more than 30 years, but it hasalways been located aboard KaneoheBay.

“I bowled in this league down at K-Bay in 1974 as a young sergeant,” saidOller. “It has been at least 30 years, andit is still a talented and enjoyable leagueto be a member of.”

The teams compete against eachother each week for the top spots, butthey also support each other in outsidetournaments.

“I just started a year ago, but thisleague has really supported me tobecome aggressive about learning thegame,” said Tisa Marie Canlas, a civil-ian investigator. “I went from a 95average to my current average of 131,that is an awesome jump for one sea-son.”

For those who would rather playindividually, K-Bay Lanes is openMonday through Friday for individualplay. Specials are offered Mondaythrough Thursday to E-5 and below:free shoes and $1.50 games. K-BayLanes also offers Xtreme Bowling onFriday, Saturday and Sunday; hoursvary.

Last but not least is the newest addi-tion to the lanes, Neon Pin Night.Wednesday night, if the first pin is aneon pin and you hit a strike, then youwin a free game.

SSPORPORTSTSHawaii Marine C Section May 14, 2004

HawaiiMMARINEARINE

‘Friends’ strike down lanesKaneohe Baybowling leaguewelcomes rollersnew and old


Raymond Potts, a staff accountant for the Comptrollers Office, attempts to raise his game averageduring the position round of the “Friends of K-Bay” Bowling League at K-Bay Lanes. The league isin its eighth week of competition, and members will be competing for a national title on Monday atthe National Handicap Tournament in Reno, Nev.

Pfc. Rich Mattingly

Mike Howell (left) of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, blocks BASplayer Doug Feagin’s spike, Wednesday at the Semper Fit Center.

Women’sb-ballseeks playersfor team

MCB HawaiiPublic Affairs Office

Calling all female, big-time ballers. The Kan-eohe Bay Women’sBasketball Team is cur-rently recruiting playersto join their quicklybuilding team. Somebackground in basketballand its fundamentals ispreferred, but no priortraining or league experi-ence is required.

The team hopes to totravel to regional compe-titions and tournaments,and showcase eventsthroughout the Pacific,including California andJapan, so being able totake time off from work isalso a necessity.

Contact Tiffany Martinat 778-2239 for moreinformation on joiningthe team.

Aid Station pushes past 3/3Pfc. Rich Mattingly

Sports Editor

The high-flying Team Onefrom 3rd Battalion, 3rd MarineRegiment Battalion Aid Stationused superior verticals andpowerful shots to shut down3/3, two games to one, Wed-nesday night in IntramuralVolleyball action at the SemperFit Center.

The BAS hit hard early andoften in the first game of thematch, with setters extraordi-naire Melanie Toloumu andLester Lazo lofting easy balls toa spiking Doug Feagin.

Feagin was on fire for the

first few minutes of the game,bouncing volleyballs off 3/3defenders like he was playingthe volleyball version of whack-a-mole.

Third Battalion, 3rd MarineRegiment, started to fire on allcylinders after the BAS hadjumped out to a significantlead, but it couldn’t seem toreact to the rain of hard-hit ballscoming from the oppositecourt.

Nick Fancher of the BAS hadone of his most stellar momentsearly in the match as he drovethe game point home like awell-delivered argument, pastthe outstretched arms of the

ironically named William Wiphof 3/3 to end the first game, 25-12.

The last volley of the game,which showed 3/3 to be gellinga little more as a team, indicat-ed that the match-up wasn’tgoing to be easily decided.

In the second game, JustinKnight and Wiph of 3/3 decid-ed to up the ante, movingquickly to the ball and playingsolid defense. Their savvy playforced more unforced errorsthan the BAS could afford. Infact, 3/3 looked like anotherteam altogether in the second

See VOLLEYBALL, C-6

Far Eastextendssoftballinvites

MCB ButlerPress Release

CAMP BUTLER, OKI-NAWA, Japan — MarineCorps Community Ser-vices’ Semper Fit at CampFoster is hosting a softballtournament from July 1 – 5here at Camp Butler. Thetournament will run at theCamp Foster SportsComplex, and the tourna-ment is limited to 24 men’steams and 12 women’steams.

The tournament willconsist of round robin playfollowed by a double elim-

See SOFTBALL, C-6

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BBASEASE SSPORPORTSTSEdward Hanlon V

MCCS Public Relations

May14 / Today

Massage Therapy — Mas-sage therapy, by certified mas-sage therapists, is available atboth Kaneohe Bay and Camp H.M. Smith.

The massage therapy program helps to

relieve yourmental and

p h y s i c a lfatigue andi m p r o v e

overall circulation and bodytone.

Appointments are availableby calling the Kaneohe BaySemper Fit Center at 254-7597,or Camp Smith at 477-5197.

15 / Saturday

Hawaii ChampionshipWrestling — The ring will be

rocking at the Kahuna’sCommunity Ballroom from 7 to9 p.m. as the Hawaii Cham-pionship Wrestlers take thestage. This slammin’ event isopen to all E-5 and below, andthe cost is $8 for active duty and$10 for civilians.

Call Kahuna’s at 254-7661 formore details.

16 / Sunday

Gone Fishin’ — Join MahaloKai Fishing Charters for a daybeyond the bay.

Located at the base marina,the charter con-tractor now hastwo boats toaccommodate allof your fishingneeds, so youcan spend yourday with familyand friends off thecoast of wind-ward Oahu,catching some ofthe ocean’s mostexotic and tasty fish.

For more information, call

254-7667.

18 / Tuesday

Intramural Soccer Coaches— The MCCS Intramural Soccerseason will be kicking off soon,so get your voiceheard at the SemperFit Center at 2 p.m.,Tuesday.

All interestedcoaches should callMCCS Athletics at254-7591 for more information.

21 / Friday

Annual MAG-24 SprintTriathlon — Hardcore athletes,mark your calendars for the 8thAnnual MAG-24 SprintTriathlon to be held aboardMCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay,May 22 at 7:30 a.m.; check-in

time is 5:30 a.m. The triathlon will consist

of a 500-meter swim, an11.1-mile bike race and a 3.5-

mile run. Participants mayenter individually or in three-man relay teams, where one

person can swim, another bikeand still another run.

The triathlon is open tomilitary, family mem-bers, DoD civiliansand the generalpublic. Cost is $22for military, $27

for civilians and$66 for triathlonteams, to include the race T-shirt.

Register at the Semper FitCenter (Bldg. 3037), pick upforms at Island Triathlon & Bikeor print out applications atwww.mccshawaii.com.

All participants will beentered into the Island Triathlon& Bike drawing to win a freeFELT F80 racing bike, valued atmore than $800. Mega Mahaloto Island Triathlon & Bike andGatorade for making the 8thAnnual MAG-24 Sprint Tri-athlon possible.

For more information, call254-7590.

22 / Saturday

Wrestling Club Tournament— Youth and adults are invitedto participate in the first-everUSA Wrestling meet at MCBHawaii, Kaneohe Bay, May 22from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The meet will be held at theSemper Fit Center gymnasium,and the cost is $5 for USAWmembers, and $35 for nonmem-bers (includes membership

fees). Prove your skills in this sanc-

tioned meet; call YouthActivities at 254-7611for registration infor-mation.

23 / Sunday

Pool Plunge — Wet your feetand beat the heat at any one offour MCCS pools: the K-Baymain pool, Bldg. 981; Hilltoppool, Bldg. 502; the Officers’Club, for members only; theCamp Smith pool, Bldg. 125;and the Manana Housing pool,Bldg. 840.

Intramural Golf Tournament— Head over to the KaneoheKlipper on May 21 for a dayaway from the office. The tour-nament shotguns at 1 p.m.

Prices are $5 for E-5 andbelow, $8 for E-6 and above,and $10 for DoD cardholders.(Price includes playing feesonly.)

The format for scoring is “netscore” with four differentflights for thegolfers. Tour-nament golferswith handi-caps of 1-9,10-19, 20-29,and 30 andabove will allbe groupedaccording totheir level of play.

CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY SSPORPORTSTSHTMC Hikes Koko Head, SaturdayNovice hikers can see great views,

shoreline plants and crashing waveswhen the Hawaii Trail and MountainClub meets for a two-mile stroll of theHanauma shoreline on its “Koko HeadScramble,” tomorrow at 8 a.m.

You do not want to forget your sun-screen for this one, or you will surelysuffer serious sunburn.

Call coordinator John Hoover at 528-1206 to tag along.

A $2 donation is requested from eachnonmember, ages 18 and over, and aresponsible adult must accompany chil-dren under 18. Firearms, pets, radiosand other audio devices are prohibitedon all hikes.

Windward Hosts Marathon, SundayAthletes can get stretching for the 24th

Annual Holokiki O’Alele, a family dayfor racing, jogging or walking, Sundaymorning.

Events will include a half-marathonfrom Enchanted Lake to Aikahi and backat 6 a.m.; a 20k team (four-person teamsin the open, military andbusiness/employee categories — allwith male, female and mixed team cate-gories) at 6:15 a.m.; a 5k race or walkonce around Enchanted Lake at 6:30a.m.; a one-mile run for kids 6 – 13 yearsold at 8 a.m.; and a 100-yard run for tiny

tikes from 3 – 5 years old at 8:30 a.m. This year’s effort will support the “No

Drug Zone Kailua” project at CastleMedical Center and other organizationshosting the event. Obtain registrationinformation, breakfast specials and racecost details online at www.active.com, orat most running and biking storesaround the island.

Keiki Fun Run Planned for SundayThe Children’s Discovery Center will

celebrate its fifth anniversary with the2004 Keiki Fun Run on Sunday, begin-ning and ending at the KakaakoWaterfront Park where the museum islocated. Sponsored by HMSA, this raceis open to keiki ages 12 and under, andaccompanying adults. (Parents andguardians must accompany children 5and under.)

The race will begin promptly at 8 a.m.,and entry forms will be available at theChildren’s Discovery Center,Compadres Bar & Grill, Dixie Grill or onthe Web at www.discoverycenterhawaii.org.

Registration cost is $12 for Children’sDiscovery Center members, $15 for non-members and $5 for accompanyingadults. Keiki will receive event T-shirtswith their run packets, and each childwho finishes the run/walk will receive acertificate and other surprises.

In addition to the Keiki Fun Run, par-ents and kids can catch the post-event“Try Fest” Fitness Fair from 9:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m., where keiki can “try” differentsports and physical fitness activities.Health-oriented activities will rule,including cheerleading, karate demon-strations, water safety instruction andyoga. As well, informational booths willprovide handouts to school parents onhow they can combat childhood diseasesand prevent childhood obesity byencouraging physical fitness.

For more details about the Keiki FunRun, call the Children’s DiscoveryCenter at 732-7733.

State Offers Free Recreation, May 21 – 22

The Hawaii Department of Land &Natural Resources is offering educationclasses for the public. Subjects coveredinclude firearms and archery safety, sur-vival and first aid, wildlife identificationand conservation, regulations, game careand outdoor responsibility.

Attendance at two sessions is requiredfor certification, and classes are open toanyone 10 years or older who enjoys theoutdoors — not just hunters.

The next two-day session is May 21from 5:45 to 9:45 p.m. and May 22 from7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Classroom #A-212 at the Nimitz Business Center, 1130

N. Nimitz Hwy. (Drive up the ramp tothe classroom, which is the first room onthe right.)

A picture ID is required for entry tothe sessions.

For more information about outdooreducation, or to sign up for this course,call 587-0200.

Arena Football Hosts ‘MilitaryAppreciation Night,’ May 22

General admission tickets will be 50-percent off — only $5 — for the Saturday,May 22, Islanders Arena Football matchagainst the Central Valley Coyotes.From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., children canenjoy the “Family Fanfest” sponsored byMeadow Gold Dairies; at the same time,the Islanders Business Club will host anadult-sized event.

Kickoff for “Military AppreciationNight” will go at 6:30 p.m., and fans canget one of 500 free team posters (spon-sored by Taco Bell Hawaii) at the post-game autograph session.

For tickets, which are available foradvance and game day purchase, callTicketmaster at 1-877-750-4400 (includ-ing Times Supermarkets), visit theBlaisdell Box Office or surf www.ticketmaster.com.

“You’re in the game” of the 2003Western Division Champions at www.hawaiianislanders.com.

“I play because it’s fun as heck. It’s interest-ing to interact with people you work withoutside of work, we’re always laughing.”

Pfc. Rich Mattingly

NAME: Doug Feagin

SPORT: Volleyball

Team: 3/3 BAS One

• Feagin, 22, has been playingvolleyball for two years.

• He is an avid basketball playerwho boasts speed and a 36-inchvertical leap.

• His first experience with volley-ball was on the beaches of Oahu,where he learned the fundamen-tals of the sport.

Base All StarBase All Star

Intramural Softball Standings

Wins Losses

CSSG-3 Supply 4 0

Mess Hall 3 0

MAG-24 3 0

VPU-2 3 0

HSL-37 Easy Riders 3 1

3rd Marines PSC 3 1

3rd Radio Bn 2 1

CPRW-2 2 1

HQBN 1 1

Band Stingers 1 2

CAC Hickerbillies 1 2

One Flew East 1 2

VP-4 0 2

MCAF 0 3

CSSG-3 Electronics 0 3

Dental Young Guns 0 4

Intramural Softball standings are current as of May 5.

Hawaii Marine May 14, 2004 • C-3

Can Smarty Jones win the Triple Crown?

TTHEHE BBOOTTTTOMOM LLINEINE(Editor’s Note: “The Bottom Line” is the Hawaii Marine’s weekly sports commentary from two sports aficionados whorarely see eye-to-eye when it comes to America’s one true obsession – sports. Chances are you’ll either agree with oneof their takes or disagree with both.Our two resident sports junkies welcome your e-mails. We will print the top comments of the week from our readers.Contact Sgt. Lindsay at [email protected], or Capt. Robbins at [email protected], “If you don’t speak up, you won’t be heard!”)

Capt. K. D. RobbinsThe Professor

It happens once a year. Thearistocrats of society bandtogether and join our fraternityof sports fanatics. Verticallychallenged young men in check-ered suits smile, as it is onceagain the little guy’s chance toshine.

This is the time of year whenspeculation begins. Will this bethe year? Will we finally seeanother thoroughbred winhorse racing’s greatest honor?

Fresh off a $5 million bonus,the largest in horse racing histo-ry, Smarty Jones is this year’shope. The colt has been in sevenraces and he won all seven.However, can he, or any horse,carve a niche in horse racingimmortality and win a TripleCrown? No.

It is doubtful, at best, thatthere will ever be another TripleCrown winner. Take a look atthe numbers: In more than onehundred years of competition,

only 11 horses have won theTriple Crown (Kentucky Derby,Preakness Stakes and BelmontStakes). The last to do so wasAffirmed in 1978. Furthermore,only 18 horses have won thefirst two jewels, to includeFunny Cide last year.

The Triple Crown ranks nearthe top in one of the most diffi-cult accomplishments in all ofsports. In this day of parity inathletics, it is near impossible togo undefeated.

There is just too much compe-tition. Just ask St. Joseph’smen’s basketball, the last unde-feated to get America pumpedup, only to burst the proverbial,undefeated bubble.

Smarty Jones can win ThePreakness. But, that will be theend of the line. In fact, TheCliff’s Edge will give him all heis looking for at Pimlico.

Lion Heart has the name, butSaturday may be the end of theline for this stud that does

Sgt. Joe LindsayThe Goat

Motown Philly back againDoin’ a little east coast swang…

Let the hype begin. It doesalmost instantaneously every yearas soon as the Kentucky Derbywinner crosses the finish line, andthe question is always the same:Does this horse have what it takesto win the Triple Crown?

C’mon. Let the horse have achance to eat an apple or a sugarcube for a second, and let the jock-ey plug his sponsors on camera bypointing to the advertisements onhis uniform before starting theinevitable Hollywood search for“Seabiscuit II” starring Ben Affleckas a blind jockey and JenniferLopez as the horse’s rich, conniv-ing owner who wants to kill thethoroughbred in a stable fire tocollect insurance money justbefore the race.

The sad thing is, that sickeningstory line and casting call makingit to the big screen is closer to real-

ity than Kentucky Derby winnerSmarty Jones actually winning theTriple Crown. Not that SmartyJones isn’t a great horse, or even abetter story — the horse comesstraight out of the mean streets ofPhilly, not the blue grass ofLexington or Louisville, and thejockey, Stewart Elliott, is a convict-ed criminal who was recently onprobation for aggravated assaultfor beating the hell out of someonewith a pool cue, beer bottle, andwooden stool — it’s just that win-ning the Triple Crown is very, verydifficult.

There have only been 11 TripleCrown winners in history, andwith the exception of the heydayof great horses in the 1970s(Secretariat ’73, Seattle Slew ’77,Affirmed ’78), the last horse toaccomplish the Triple Crown featwas Citation in 1948.

Since 1978, 15 horses have wontwo of the three legs of the TripleCrown, including nine who wonboth the Kentucky Derby and

Dear “Bottom Line,”

Both of you gentlemen missed the mark in lastweek’s “Bottom Line” (“What is the biggest surprise inbaseball?” May 7, page C-3). For The Professor to toutthe Texas Rangers as the next great thing in baseballwas a joke, and The Goat seemed to sidestep the wholeissue by falling back on the old sky is falling on theYankees.

The Goat’s argument was like a crutch for someonewithout the guts to make an opinion. I would have re-spected him more if he just would have picked theOakland A’s, like everybody knew he wanted to.

How either of you failed to mention the BaltimoreOrioles made me question your overall knowledge ofbaseball. Please go back to topics “The Bottom Line”might have better knowledge about such as figure skat-ing or celebrity boxing matches staring TonyaHarding.

— Martin MooneyBaltimore, Md.

(Editor’s Note: Except for punctuation corrections, com-ments are printed as they are received, or “sic.”)

RREADERSEADERS SSTTRIKERIKE BBAACCKK

“...go back to topics

‘The Bottom Line’

might have better

knowledge about”

See PROFESSOR, C-6 See GOAT, C-6

NAPSFeaturettes

According to a recent survey, the public’sunderstanding about laser vision correction orLASIK is not keeping pace with technologicaladvances in the field.

The Gallup Poll of men and women who weareyeglasses or contact lenses and who have neverhad laser eye surgery shows the following:

•One in five are fearful of the side effects orpain that they believe are associated with LASIK.

•More than half admit that they have neverspoken with a doctor about the procedure.

•Most admit that they know little, or nothing,at all about new advances in the field.

“These survey results show that most peopleare not taking the right steps to stay informed, orto make informed decisions about laser eye sur-gery,” explained Andrew Caster, MD, clinicalinstructor of ophthalmology at UCLA’s JulesStein Eye Institute and medical director of theCaster Eye Center.

According to Caster, LASIK is a virtually pain-less procedure. He also explains that side effectssuch as glare, halos and night vision problemswere of significant concern in the past, but thatthe potential for such unwanted side effects isreduced today given the use of new wavefront-guided LASIK procedures.

For example, eye surgeons have used theCustomCornea procedure for more than a year tohelp improve both the quantity and quality of aperson’s vision, and to reduce long-standing con-cerns about glare, halos and night vision prob-lems.

“Anyone who might be considering LASIKneeds to learn about this new wavefront technol-ogy, and how it can potentially help improve theirvisual outcomes,” he said. “A qualified eye sur-geon can address their questions, discuss the risksand benefits and help determine if they are agood candidate for the procedure.”

To learn more about the latestadvances in LASIK procedures,see your eye doctor.


Carbohydrates are a dietary downfallSteven Rosenblatt, M.D., Ph.D.

NAPS Featurettes

Health care researchers equate the health impactof obesity to that of smoking, and fear that obesitymay reverse the tremendous gains modern medi-cine has made in increasing human longevity.Currently, it is estimated that 60 percent of adultAmericans are either overweight or clinicallyobese.

Overweight individuals have an increased riskof adult onset diabetes, coronary heart disease,hypertension, stroke, degenerative arthritis,obstructive apnea and perhaps asthma.

America’s weight gain coincides with anincrease in carbohydrate consumption. Today,nearly one-half of the total calories in the typicalWestern diet are composed of carbohydrates.Carbohydrates are quickly converted to sugar —and then into fat — if they aren’t burned throughexercise. Consequently, an effective strategy wouldbe to reduce the absorption of starch calories.

One of the latest developments in our battleagainst obesity is an extract of the white kidneybean, called Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer. A recentstudy showed that individuals consuming thestarch neutralizer reduced their absorption ofstarch calories by an average of 66 percent.

To determine if you might be a good candidatefor the starch blocker strategy, take this simple carbquiz. For each question, answer “sometimes”

(1 point), “often” (2 points) or “always” (3points):

1) My fat storage is more in my abdomen thanmy hips or thighs.

2) Dinner doesn’t feel complete without dessert.3) Diabetes runs in my family.4) I’ve never stayed at my ideal weight for more

than a year.5) I think I gain weight more easily than most

people.6) My metabolism seems to have slowed down,

as I’ve gotten older. I have to eat less and exercisemore to keep from gaining.

7) Hunger affects my mood. When I’m hungry, Iget irritable and/or spaced-out.

8) I seem to have less willpower about eatingthan I do about other aspects of my life.

Scoring1-4: Excellent. Starch blockers might not help as

your metabolism works well.5-8: Few problems, good control. Might use

occasional starch blocker.9-12: Possible trouble. May need to restrict

sweets and neutralize starches.13-16: Be wary. Significant dysfunction of carb

metabolism. Need starch blockers.17 or over: Potentially severe problems. Need

immediate attention to block carbs and preventearly-onset diabetes.


Lance Cpl. Murray McNichol, parachute rigger with MarineAviation Logistics Squadron 24, eats a submarine sandwich,which is full of carbohydrates. Similar sandwich wraps are agood low-carb alternative.

Photo Courtesy of Dr. Will Horsley

Dr.Will Horsley performs LASIK surgery on Dr. Jannelle Diaz, a radi-ologist from Stoneham, Mass., at his optometry clinic.

Experts take a closer look at LASIK vision correction


game. Playing conservatively, their strate-

gy seemed to be to play small, safe balland push the ball to their opponentscourt both literally and figuratively, animportant strategy in rally scoringgames.

The BAS, hoping to overcome thedeficit it suddenly faced, tried toohard to spike the ball on every posses-sion, costing the team many points.

The final score was 25-18 in the sec-ond game, forcing the match to a tie-breaking 15-point game.

The last game was a balance of thetwo previous, as both teams played alittle more conservatively. The biggestdifference was 3/3’s willingness to tryfor blocked shots, which kept 3/3 incontention until the end.

Again on the big arm of Feagin, theBAS wrote 3/3 a bed-rest chit, endingthe game with more controlled shots.

everything but finish strong. He willjump out to the lead, but that will donothing more than get the gamblersexcited.

Bottom Line: The Triple Crown isn’tmeant to be won. It certainly isn’t thecurse of the “Billy Goat” for the Cubs orRuth for the Red Sox. But, winning thefirst two jewels of the horse racing’s“championship” is just too darn diffi-cult.

The only people who dare to believeanother Triple Crown winner is outthere are the marketing representativesat Visa, who will do nothing but pro-mote their annual namesake to driveAmerica further into debt, or in thiscase, the betting window.

Preakness before losing in the finaljewel that is the Belmont Stakes.

Bottom Line: With possibly asfew as seven horses slated for thePreakness on Saturday, Smarty Joneshas as good a chance to win the firsttwo legs of the Triple Crown as anyhorse in recent memory.

And two out of three ain’t bad,but neither is meat loaf. Exceptnobody serves meat loaf at victoryparties — they serve steak and lob-ster and champagne and cigars.

Elliott is going to have to settle fora Philly cheese steak, a cold PabstBlue Ribbon and an unfilteredLucky Strike after Belmont. There’sno shame in that.

VOLLEYBALL, From C-1

Pfc. Rich Mattingly

Doug Feagin of BAS attempts to spike theball during his team’s win Wednesday.

PROFESSOR, From C-3 GOAT, From C-3

ination championship, composed of thetop three teams from each round robindivision.

The team fee is $225 for all teams. Off-island teams must register and makeentry fee payment to the MCCSAccounting Management Office by June18. Send checks payable to MCCS; Attn:AMO-Foster Athletics; Unit 35023; MCBCamp S. D. Butler; FPO AP 96373-5023.

On-island teams must register andmake entry fee payment at any MCCSathletic facility by June 23.

Team size is limited to 15 players, plusa coach. A coach who participates as aplayer will count against the 15-playerlimit.

A coaches meeting will be held at the

Camp Foster Community Center, Bldg.5908, June 30 at 6 p.m. Attendance isrequired for team participation.

A skills competition will be conductedon Camp Foster’s Field #1 immediatelyfollowing the coaches meeting. The com-petition will include a relay-throw, baserunning and home run hitting contests.

For billeting at Camp Foster, team ros-ters must be submitted by June 18.Coaches are responsible for their teammembers’ conduct while in billeting.

For billeting, competitors must submittheir entry form and payment to CampFoster Athletics by fax to 645-3901 DSN,or 011-81-611-745-3901 commercial tollcharge, or e-mail Robert Shadley [email protected].

Call 645-4866/3985/2235 (DSN) formore information.

SOFTBALL, From C-1

Get your motor runnin’...

Lance Cpl. Kevin J. Ridlon

MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE ALBANY, Ga. — Marines here enjoyed a beau-tiful, hot weekend filled with speeding race cars and thousands of NASCAR fansyelling "get 'er done" as they worked a concession stand and sold beverages inthe stands at the Talladega Super Speedway, April 23 - 25. They had traveled toTalladega to raise money for the Marine Corps birthday balls. After a total ofthree days working at the race, $9,000 to $11,000 was raised; however, a portionwas paid to the catering company. Some of the Marines also got a chance to goand tour the garage area and see the Team Marines racecar, as well as meet andtalk with the pit crew and driver.

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