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October is Crime Prevention Month.

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Shape up. Slim down. Join an aerobics class.

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OBSERVATION POST Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calf. October 19, 1990

Tankers play role in Desert Shield FAQ I MEF

SAUDI ARABIA -- Of the many weapons used in ntodem warfare, few things can strike terror in the hearts

of an enemy ground truce like an advancing lank. "Nothing, not even air strikes, can create chaos on the

battlefield like tanks can," said !Wt. Thomas Mattson,

executive officer, Co. A, 3d Tank Bn., 7th Marine Expeditionary Brigade. "During an an attack, the

enemy can dig in, hunker down, and when the planes fly off, they'll pick up and continue on their way. Tanks can stick around and hunt you down."

Mechanized armor is once again a topic of discussion among military experts, since Iraq used thousands of Soviet-made tanks to spearhead its crushing invasion of Kuwait, Aug. 2.

"The desert is tank country," said Mattson. "It's no

big surprise to me that they've figured so prominently in this crisis."

Mattson said Marine Corps tankers are trained primarily to fight using maneuver warfare -- attacking an enemy from a position of advantage rather than meeting it head-on. Maneuver warfare is a warfighting doctrine that shatters the enemy's organization through a

series of rapid, violent and unexpected actions. This strategy creates a turbulent, confusing and rapidly deteriorating situation which the enemy can't cope with.

"We would usually hold in reserve to provide the 'knockout' punch, by smashing through the enemy's soft spots and destroying their command and communica- tions centers, or other vital, vulnerable areas," Mattson said. He added this differs greatly from the Iraqis' strategy of "attrition warfare", which is based on destruction of enemy forces through use of overwhelm. ing firepower.

"The Iraqis will concentrate a massive amount of firepower on a very small area," he said. "Their winning is dependent upon sheer mass of men and equipment. We're trained to fight 'smarter,' and because of that we'll take a minimum of casualties and can defeat a numeri t Alt supPrior force."

But Mattson stressed that despite differences in strategy, all tank units must he fairly concentrated to he effi

If we're spread urn thin, we'll lose a lot of our effectiveness," the 25-year-old Naval Academy graduate said. "We still have to attack and advance in sufficient numbers. One tank isn't going to do a whole lot of good by itself for very long." He also said the main advan- tages of a tank are wasted if used in a fixed position as a

"pilltvvt." "The greatest assets of a tank are its armor, firepower

and mobility," Mattson said "If it's sitting still under a

camouflage net, it's not being used to its full potential:

Co. A is ready to tackle any mission in this bleak desert environment, and Mattson is confident his MtrOA I tanks, with their 105mm main guns, can take on and defeat any Iraqi forces they encounter.

"We're desert warriors," said Mattson. "We've trained extensively for exactly this type of warfare in the Mojave Desert at the Combat Center."

Mattson feels the current crisis in the Persian Gulf has underscored the Marine Corps' continued need for a

Tanks are very effective in desert terrain. "Operation Desert Shield" should prove once and for all, that there will always be a place for tanks in the Marine Corps. The greatest asserts Of tanks are its armor, firepower and mobility. (Left) Marines from the Combat Center's 3rd Tank Bn. strut their stuff in the Saudi sun.

heavy main battle tank. "You know, before this happened many people

claimed we didn't need heavy tanks in the Marine Corps anymore," he said. "Now everyone's screaming for more mechanized armor here.

"Operation Desert Shield should prove once and for all, that there will always be a place for tanks in the

Marine Corps' warlighting doctrine. Tanks can defi- nitely be the deciding factor in any ground battle."

DEER' enrollment policy changes CNO, WASHINGTON, D.C. Effective Oct. I, claims filed for care rendered to children under one

year old will be denied unless the child is enrolled in Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting Systems (DEERS).

This is a change in 1)EERS enrollment policy which affects dependents eligibility for medical care through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS). It is of special interest to prospective parents and those with children under one year of age.

The one year grace period during which CHAMPUS paid for medical care rendered to newborn children, regardless of whether or rest the child was enrolled in DEERS, was rescinded as of Oct. 1. This policy change was made as a result of automation of the CHAMPUS claims processing procedures to lettuce costs and paperwork.

Newborn childte t will be enrolled In DEERS based on presentation to a Personnel Support Detachment (PSI)) of a birth certificate or a certificate of live birth that was provided to the parents by the hospital in which the child was horn. A certificate of live birth is acceptable even if it contains only the name of the child and one parent.

A grace period of two months past implementation date will allow CHAMPUS payments to be paid while initial enrollment procedures are implemented and publicized. After that transition period, however, all infants must he enrolled in order for CliAMPIIS hills to be defrayed.

Individuals whose CH AMPIIS claims are denied should contact the health benefits advisor of the nearest military treatment facility. Individuals may also call 1-1/00-443-9297 for assistance in addressing denied claims.

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What do you want to be when

you grow up?

Michael Moller, age 9 "I want to be a Marine."

Robert Lykes, age 9, "I want to be a

lifeguard."

Carley Twichell, age 10, "I want to be a

sergeant, an astronaut, or an author."

Seth St. Marlin, age 9, "I want to be an advertiser."

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You; can beat the odds CHAPLAIN JOHNNY M. WILSON. JR, Religious Services

One of the classic stories of modem times is

Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea. Hem- ingway rewrote it 46 times before it was published. It's a

masterpiece and said to be I lemingway's best.

The story is of an old fisherman who for 84 days

didn't catch a single fish. The odds were against him

even making a living anymore, still he went out and

every evening he returned with nothing to show for his

efforts. On the 85th day, he rowed out as usual. About noon,

a giant fish took his line and began pulling the old man

and his boat further out to sea. The odds of his landing

the fish were slim, not to mention ever getting back to

safety if he didn't cut the line. But he held on even as the

line cut into his old, gnarled hands. He knew that he

couldn't take the big fish until the fish tired. All night the

fish pulled the boat as the old man held onto the line.

Early the next morning, the fish jumped Out of the

water, and the old man knew he hooked the biggest fish

he had ever seen. By morning of the third day, the fish

was getting tired, so the old man pulled in the line.

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Finally, he had it alongside the boat. Since the fish was

two feet longer than the boat, he tied it on the side and

put up his parched sails. No fish as big had ever been

caught. Ile would have plenty of money after he sold it, and the admiration of other fishermen. But the odds were still against him. As he sailed toward home, sharks

began to attack the big fish. The old man struck at them

with his oars and knife, but couldn't drive them away. By the time he reached the harbor, he had nothing left but the skeleton of the great fish.

He was worn out from three days and nights at sea,

so when he got home, he fell into bed. The next day when he went down to his boat, he found other fisher- men looking at the skeleton. Though he lost his big fish, he regained his confidence. He thought of himself as a

strong old man, for the fish and the sea -- and the odds -- did not conquer him.

Sometimes life's joumey can be a trying adventure. The story of ThepidjytAaliatheLea demonstrates the

character of endurance, persistence, patience and

strength in the face of crisis. The key is being able to face and to find the strength we need to win out in the

ups and downs of our lives.

Wives' support groups meet eta UNIT Ongoing Foe Bldg. 1524 clemeroom

Ongoing

Oct. 20

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EVENT FSC In conducting a

...les of wives deployment support group. from 10,30 a.m. - noon on the following d.0., Non.- Win., V /no children Tue..- Wive, w/infants 4 preschoolers Wed. - Wive. wfkindergarten to 6th-grade Thurs.- Wive. who are pregnant Tue.. evening 600-8:00 p.m. - ongoing All wive.

*Childcare available for Tues. a.m. claim at drop-in daycare (Bright Beginnings) Childcare available for Tuesday p... class in same building as support group. No childcare other days. FSC I68-6344

Oct. 27 3/11

Ongoing FRP

PSC 'Ride Talk About Deployment at the Youth Activity Center, 4:00 p.m. 2nd Thurs.-Kids 2nd to 5th grade 4th Mut-Ia.-Rid. 6th to 8th glade ESC 368-6344

CSSO-12 Halloween Party for all foully member. from 3,00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. RSVP Beth 367-1890 or Tracy 368-9519 or contact your key wife. COMM in 0.91tU22,_

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Kids Halloween Party at the Protestant Chapel at 0:00 p.m. Ellen 368-5131 Videotaping le now being done at Combat Center TV in Building 1758. For more Info, contact your unit representative or cell Cindy Huston at Family Reading., 368-5131

FRP DESERT FAX. Send a free sesaage to your loved a

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in Saudi Arabia through Desert FAX at the Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1455, Non - Fri. from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For me info, contact really Reaordinese at 368-5131

OBSERVATION POST

Commending General BGert. J. E. Livingston Joint Public Affairs Oftlow Capt. T. H. Hoyt. Deputy Public Alban °Maw 'HILL R. C. Sheep

Public Affairs Chief SSW. C. A. DeMar The OBSERVATION POST is published with appropri - Community Relation. ' Sgt. M. D. Gatlin ated fun* and conforms veldt Navy Printing Regulations and 7th MHO Pratte Chief Sgt. T. Sinews MCO P5600.31. Editor LCpl. L A. Cook The OBSERVATION POST is published 50 weeks each Assistant Editor Lep'. L M. Grecian* year Circulation is 8,500. Reporter Cpl. J. W. Howell The OBSERVATION POST is promulgated for inform Reporter PFC L.M. Auethot Con purposes only and in no way shall be considered dime

five in natum. Material for putakcation must reach the editor in Photo support provided by Combat Center Photo Lab. Building 1553 by noon Thursday preceding the week of

The OBSERVATION POST Is an autlrorized publication for publication. For details, contact the Public Attains Office, 368 -

members of the military se-Aces Contents of this publication are 6118. All photographs, unless otherwise stated, are official not necesarily 6.70 official views of. Of encbnced by the U.S Govern- Marine Corps photographs inert, the Department of Defense, or the U.S Marine Corps.

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Smog impact fee inacted DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Division of field Operations

Anew law is in effect, with a second to follow. These new laws will affect military personnel and dependents, in regards to vehicle registration.

The first in effect is the Smog Impact Fee, which started Oct. 15, 1990, the Non-Operational Status begins with vehicles expiring Nov. 1, 1990.

Nonresident Vehicle Smog Impact Fee, Assembly Bills 1109 and 2561 impose a $300 vehicle smog impact fee on vehicles,

* which were previously registered outside California and

* Whose Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions labels do not indicate the vehicles meet California tmissimsaatallatanciada.

The smog impact fee applies to all * passenger vehicles and commercial

yellicks with an unladen weight of 6,000 pounds or leas which are

*1975 and newer gasoline powered or 1980 and newer diesel powered. EX- CEPTION: Vehicles purchased by military personnel while stationed in the state where the vehicle was acquired,

(this does not include home of record). The verification of the EPA label will

only be done by DMV employees, authorized Auto Club employee and a

licensed verifier employed by a dealer,

see attached examples of EPA labels.

From the Sergeant Major

Personnel entering the Marine Corps prior to Oct. 1, 1989 have un- til Oct. 1994, to possess the dress blue uniform. Personnel who en- tered after Oct. I, 1989 will be issued blues in recruit training and are required to maintain them. Con- sult Marine Corps bulletin 10120 dated Aug. 17, 1989.

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R.E. MacTavish Sergeant Major

This means in addition to the registra- tion and service fee, there will be a $300 fee to a vehicle as described above, without an EPA for California label under the hood. So BUYERS BE- WARE!

The second law is Reporting Vehicle Status, implementation beginning with vehicles with Nov. 1, 1990 expiration dates, Registered vs Non-operational Status. Each vehicle must either be registered or have a non-operational status on record with the Department at

You must either... * Pay full registration and vehicle

license fees (non resident military exempt), to place registered status on your vehicle.

OR * Pay a $5 non-operational status

filing fee to place a non-operational status on your vehicle. If your vehicle is

non-operational, you must inform the DMV and pay the $5 non-operational status filing fee on or before the expira- tion date, even one day late will result in

registration fees and penalties of 40 percent. If you wish to request non- operational status for your vehicle, it is

critical that the filing fee be received or post marked on or before the expiration date. Requests received after the date,

will be returned and all fees and penalties

will be due.

Before you purchase a vehicle from a

private party, make sure that the registra- tion is current or that a non-operational status is on file with the DMV, (in other words, a current registration or an

acknowledgement of non-operational status receipt sent by the DMV.)

Please understand the non-operational status effects vehicles having California plates an registration.

In regard to vessels, effective Dec. 31,

1990, the registration fee will be required annually for all vessels whether in use or not, failure to pay the registration fee

prior to the boat's expiration date will result in penalties.

For further information or if you have

any questions, conctact DMV at 3668

Adobe Rd., Stes GA, in the Himalaya Plaza or call 367-9565, our hours are 8

am.-5 p.m., Monday - Friday, Holidays closed.

Disbursing has the answers DISBURSING OFFICE MCAGCC

QUESTION: What additional allowances/entitlements will I receive while deployed to Saudi Arabia.

ANSWER: All Marines will receive: Imminent Danger Pay -- $110 per month Marines with dependents; Family Separation Allowance -- $60 per month. All Enlisted Marines; Foreign Duty Pay --

E-1 & E-2 $8 per month E-3 $9 per month E-4 $13 per month

E-5 $16 per month E-6 $20 per month E-7 and above $22.50 per month

All allowances received are nontaxable. Any form of pay is taxable.

Mandatory flu shots scheduled PFC LAQSMA/11121.1141. Observation Post

M andatory "flu" shots for all active duty military should be com- pleted by Nov. I. Civilian personnel in health care facilities also are to receive the influenza vaccinations. A new shot is required each year because the virus changes, making last year's vaccination ineffective.

Those in high risk groups, children 6 months or older and adults with chronic upper respiratory problems ,

(such as emphysema, asthma or bron- chitis), and those over age 65, will need a doctor's recommendation be-

fore receiving immunization. Any questions should be addressed to your health care provider.

The importance of the shots are

stressed by Lt. Cmdr. Mewshaw, head of the Occupational Health and Pre-

ventive Medicine Department, Naval Hospital, who said, "Troops with in- fluenza cannot fight effectively.

Your unit will bw notified when vaccinations are available.

News Briefs GED tests offered

GED tests given by Copper Moun- tain Campus take place Monday and

Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Those taking the test must be present Monday at

8:15 a.m. in the Office of Student

Services with a picture I.D. For more information call Greg Marsh at 366-

3791 or 365-0614.

Classes offered The Red Cross Disaster Services

class takes place 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26. It is required in order to take the Red Cross Emergency Assistance to Fami- lies class, offered 8 a.m- 5p.m. Oct 27. Both classes are at the Joshua Tree Elementary School all purpose room. For more information call the Red Cross Office at 368-6685. Remem- ber, the Morongo Basin Red Cross designation number is 1504 on the CFC pledge cards.

Employees honored All Federal employees of the

Combat Center and tenant activities are honored at the Federal Employee Recognition Day ceremonies. Events

take place at Victory Field Oct. 26,

11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds from the

Dunk Tank go for care packages to the Saudi Arabia troops.

Reunion notice Alumni of the 6th Marine Warrant

Officers' Class, of 1965 will celebrate

their 25th anniversary Oct. 25. For more information, contact Bob Rich- ter at (800) 321 -USMC.

Join Spouse day Headquarters Bn. is sponsoring a

spouse training day Oct. 31 from 9

a.m.-3 p.m. at the Protestant Chapel,

Bldg. 1541. Spouses of Marines will receive information about base serv-

ices, such as emergency and hospital

care, CHAMPUS, and the Morale,

Welfare and Recreation department.

A potluck lunch is provided. For

more information call 368-7096.

Workshop held A resume and Federal Application

procedures workshop takes place

Oct. 24 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Bldg.

1560-T1. To register call Martye or

Carole at the Employment Resource

Center at 368-7225.

A OBSERVATION POST OCTOBER 19, 1990

NEWS FEATURE A letter to a husband; from his supportive wife

Good morning my love,

I'm sitting on the patio with my coffee, having some quiet time to myself while the girls sleep, watching the world wake up, and thinking about things.

They're just small things, really; smiling as I look up to see my friend stomp down the path as she .igorously trains for her upcoming race; watching two hummingbirds go beak-to-beak over the half-empty feeder; having my reveille broken again by the sound of stompiiig feet, this time it's the pad of joggers getting a workout in before the day gets started. And finally, what prompted this letter, the sound of Marines chanting as they run in formation, interspersed with the sound of gunfire from the rifle range. These sounds fill my heart with pride, and I say a quick prayer for these Marines and their brothers in the Middle East.

Small things, almost unnoticeable, but they fill me up. They're the small things I

enjoy about being a Marine wife, that in some small undefinable way make Marine Corps life bearable, even desir- able.

Even writing this letter is one of the small things. Were you here I never

would have written it. Indeed, I would never have though about the things that have rambled through my thoughts this crisp Autumn morning. You'd be off to work by now having started one of your standard 10-12 hour days. I'd probably be still in bed, or maybe just brewing the coffee. And our life would be continuing it's hectic pace. but you're thousands of miles away, and instead we are rekindling the embers of our romance through letters and notes.

All of these things by themseltes seem so small and unimportant. but together they make up something so

valuable, so precious. Surprisingly, to

me they're what make Marine Corps life special. They're so small that most would never even notice them. but to me, a woman who has spent the last five months without her knight, who's experienced moments where she felt her soul would burst and split for loneliness an longing for her treasures that I have to fondle and display, that I will touch with awe and care and wear with pride and thankfulness.

You know, we've talked so much about "getting out" during this deploy- ment. We've both wondered if it's "worth it." And the hardest thing for me to

Marine wins big on "Price is Right"

LCPL LISA GRACIANO Observation Post

Some people go to every game show taping they can, just hoping to win something big. But when I.Cpl. Rhett Little attended a taping of "The Price is Right" Sept. 18, he never expected to win or even play.

Little, a student in the Air Support Course at the Marine Corps Communica- tion-Electronics School, decided to attend a taping of "The Price is Right" through a tour offered by Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT).

"We heard they had a tour, and a bunch of us wanted to go to see what it was like," Little said.

When Little and his friends arrived, they waited in line and were interviewed along with everyone else who was attending the taping.

The show began and four people were called out of the audience to "come on down." Little said he didn't hear his name, but he saw it on a cue card.

"When I got down there, I really didn't want to play," Little said. "I was too nervous." Little said he'd seen the show before, but he wasn't sure how to play. After it was explained to him, he did quite well, however.

After a slow start, Little had a chance to bid for a JVC stereo with remote, which he won. "That's when I got a chance for whatever was behind the door which was a car," Little said.

little won a 1990 Nissan Sentra XE after correctly guessing it's price of $9,834. The car will be delivered to Little's home of record in Gonzales, La.

Little said he's never won anything before. "I haven't even dreamed of it, "

he added. "It's just pure luck, 1 guess."

reconcile is your hurt, hon. You're the one who will have missed who- knows- how -many months of your girls' child- hoods, never to be regained. It sounds so harsh to put it that way. and some things, like the priceless note you wrote to the baby on her first birthday, do help ease the pain. But the loss of time together is real and attempts to couch the `art amid flowery phrases and "buts" in a way negates the pain you feel. The loss is

real. It would be nice if we could just

weigh the pros and cons and reach a decision. Six-plus month separation. Ooh, heavy. The scale tips to the "Out" side. Long hours. The scale groans. But let's not forget my "small things". The needle makes a slight move back to center.

And then there's the more noticeable, slightly heavier things to add; my heart bursting though my body is bruised and weary from child-bearing as I look up to see you in your dress blues, bringing flowers and champagne. My face beaming with pride as I share with my classmates at my high school reunion, "My husband is a Marine." The inde- scribable flutter in my insides when I see you and your fellow Marines stand at

attention to the strains of "The Marines' Hymn."

These bigger things help bring the scale back into balance. And I guess that's what it really is all about anyway; balance. Good and bad I'm not the

"Oooh-rah" type, and even though I'm having a "good day" I'm not going to say Hike this separation, or that I think it's a

good thing. But something about sitting here this

morning , seeing friends jogging enjoying our little yard and little government- issued patio, and most of all hearing the Marines chant a timeless cadence, made me happy and content with this life we've chosen. It just kind of struck me that with the highs and the lows, the positive and the negative, the advantages and disadvantages, and most recently the uncertainty associated with Marine life, all in all it's an experience to embrace and enjoy.

I Love You, Your Bride.

OBSERVATION POST OCTOBER 19, 1990 ijr LNEWS F E A T U R

Determined pedestrians help raise funds in rity walk SGT. MARTI QAILIII Observation Post

Endurance, determination, and strength were tested to the limits as 150 walkers raised funds for local Morongo Basin charities by walking either 25 or 50 miles in the 20th Annual Stephens Charity Walks.

The Hospice of Morongo Basin, The Hi-Desert Home Health Service and one other charity, yet to be decided, will be the recipient of the funds raised during the walk.

Beginning in the dark and ending in the dark for some walkers, raised about $7,500 through local business sponsorship according to former SgtMaj. David H. Stephens, originator of the Charity Walk.

Finishing first in the 50-mile walk was Charles J. Hicks. Second and third place finishers were Ilennan W. Platzke and Curtis L. Doss. In the women's division, Kristi Clow was the first place winner.

Other walkers who completed the 50-mile walk were Anthony E. Kolkmeyer, Gary Hullopeter, F.E. Herman, Charlie O'Conner, Adrian Q. Lightner, Michael Schwindt, R.A. Smith, James E. Brown, Alan Granger, and Stephen Kosior.

Overall winner in the 25-mile walk, including both the men's and women's division, was Ines Ogaldez. The overall winner in the women's division was Hulda Somers.

The 25-mile walk was divided into a men's and a

women's division, and six age group divisions of 17 and under to 56 and over.

The first place winners in the men's division were BGen. James E. Livingston, Combat Center command. ing general; Bill Harris; Richard Edwards; David Thomas; and Douglas Barron.

Second place finishers in the men's division were Austin Miller, John Sharp, James Pickett, Leslie Peterson, Kurt 14ittinger, and Edward L. Harden.

Third place winners were Glenn Smith, Herbert T. Giles, James A. Harris, and Thomas A. Derouin.

In the women's division, first place winners were Nicole Varman, Norma J. Wilson, Jana Hall, Marjorie Barbary, and Jean Murphy. Second place walkers were Carol L. Gibbons, Pamela Holdeman, Joanne Flock, Michele Delacy, and Mary Lutz. Third places went Vivian Giles, Pamela C. Leland, and Rosemary Brock- way.

Overall winners of the two walks will receive a gold Olympic-style medal and a large trophy which will go to their sponsor. The sponsor displays the trophy until next year's charity walks. Olympic-style gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the first three places by age groups in the 50-mile and the 25-mile walk divisions.

All walkers, sponsors, and support personnel will be

guests of the Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley Elks Lodges at an awards banquet on Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Twentynine Palms Elks Lodge.

BGen. James E. Livingston, Combat Center commanding general, won his age group in the men's division of the Stephens' 25-mile charity walk on Oct. 13. He was followed by his aide, 1stLt. Austin Miller, who placed second in his age group.

Combat Center hosts Retiree Appreciation Day BCaLitiMillra&Dal Observation Post

The Combat Center will host the first Retiree Ap- preciation Day on Nov. 1, in appreciation of the service the local Armed Forces military retirees have given this country.

Local retired members of the Marine Corps, Navy, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard are invited to visit here during the one- day tour. A varied itinerary is

scheduled to show them our facilities. "The Combat Center wishes to demonstrate the sense

of total community by providing the opportunity for meeting the active duty Marines and sailors, and showing them the facilities that are available for their use and their support," said BGen. James E. Livingston, Combat Center commanding general.

"The retired community has a wealth of experience, knowledge, and understanding that we must tap for our young Marines. The obligation to our country as present

or past servicemembers never ends." In order to appropriately plan for the event, an RSVP

is required. The cost of the golf tournament is $15 per person which includes refreshments, lunch, and prizes (it is $4 extra for a golf cart). The cost of the bowling tour nament is $6.50 per person which includes bowling and lunch. For those individuals not wishing to play golf or go bowling, it costs $4 for lunch.

For RSVP and more information, contact Maj. BJ. Olivett, protocol officer, at (619) 368-7427. The

tentative schedule of events is as follows:

The tentative schedule of events is as follows:

Choice of golf or bowling

8:30 a.m.- noon

9 a.m.- noon

12:30- 1:45 p.m.

1:45- 2 p.m.

2- 3 p.m.

Golf Tournament

Bowling Tournament

Lunch at Golf Course Club House (bowlers drive to golf course) Enroute to Range 107 via buses

Range 107 Firing/Static Display of LAV Variants/Tanks (includes

LAV 25 rides)

2- 2:15 p.m. Range Demo to all 2:15- 2:35 p.m. Group 1 Fires

Group 2 Static Display

3- 3:10 p.m. Enroute to SNCO Club

3:10- 4:35 p.m. Briefs at SNCO Club

3:30- 3:35 p.m. Commanding General's Opening Remarks

3:35- 3:50 p.m. Operation. and Training

3:50- 4:05 p.m. Installations and Logistics

4:05- 4:30 p.m. Hospital

4:30- 4:35 p.m. Commanding General's Closing Remarks

(1411, Family Services and Legal have stations manned to provide information and handouts to interested individuals)

4:35 p.m.- No-host social

4:45 p.m.- 15-minute bus shuttle service between SNCO Club and Golf course

6 OBSERVATION POST LO OCTOBER 19, 1990

Crime Prevention Month; October has been declared National Crime Prevention Month. The week of 22 to 28 October, 1990 is MCAGCC Crime Prevention Week. Because crime is a major concern of all of our residents, employees, and Marines aboard the Combat Center here are some tips to use to better protect yourselves, your families, and your neighbors.

BURGLARY PREVENTION CHECKLIST

Doors:

HOUSING RESIDENTS GUIDE TLQ A SAFE COMMUNITY

I. 2.

3.

4. I. Are outside doors in the house of metal or solid wood construction? 5.

Yes No

2. Are door frames strong enough and tight enough to prevent forcing or spreading? Yes No

3. Are door hinges protected from removal from the outside? Yes No

4. Are there windows in any door or within 40 inches of the locks? Yes

5. Are all door locks adequate and in good repair? Yes No

6. Are strikes and strike plates adequate and properly installed? Yes No

7. Can the locking mechanism be reached through a mail slot, delivery port or pet entrance? Yes No

No

8.

9.

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Is there a screen or storm door with an adequate lock? Yes No

Are all entrances lighted with at least a 40 watt light? Yes No

Can front entrances be observed from the street or public areas? Yes No

Does porch or landscaping offer concealment from view from street or public areas? Yes No

12. Is there a sliding glass door, is the sliding panel secured from being lifted out of the track? Yes No

13. Is "charley bar" or key operated auxiliary lock used on sliding glass doors? Yes No

Entrances from garage:

14. Are all entrances to living quarters from the garage of metal or solid wood construction? Yes No

15. Does door from the garage to living quarters have locks adequate for exterior entrances? Yes No

winnows:

16. Do all windows have adequate locks in operating condition? Yes No

17. Are exterior areas of windows free from concealing structure or landscaping? Yes No_

18. Is exterior adequately lighted at all window areas? Yes No

19. Are ladders kept outside the house where they are accessible? Yes No

20. Are trees and shrubbery kept trimmed back from upper floor windows? Yes No

Garage doors:

21. Is automobile entrance door to garage equipped with adequate locking device? Yes No

22. Is garage door kept closed and locked at all times? Yes No

23 Are tools and ladders kept in garage? Yes No

Recently the Provost Marshal directed that security survey's bc conducted on all the residents of the Combat Center during the hours of darkness, to ensure they were adequately securing there vehicles and quarters. Since beginning the security surveys the Military Police have found over 680 security violations within the housing area. Below is a copy of the Crime Stop Warning that is being handed out.

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Be alert for: Someone running from a car or home. Someone screaming. If you can not determine what the screams are, call the M.P.'s and report it. Someone going door to door in the neighborhood or looking into windows and parked cars. Someone asking about past residents. A person who seems to have no purpose wandering the neighborhood. Any unusual or suspicious noise that you can not explain, such as breaking glass or

pounding. Vehicles moving slowly without lights or with no apparent destination. Property carried by someone on foot at an unusual hour or place, especially if the person is running. Property beink, removed from closed businesses or unoccupied quarters. A stranger entering a neighbor's home that appears to be unoccupied. A stranger in a car stopping to beckon to a child. A child resisting the advances of an adult.

How to report:

The Military Police need to have accurate information as quickly as possible about a suspicious activity or crime in progress to be able to assist.

I. Give your name, address, and a telephone number when requester.. 2. Describe the event as briefly as possible: Where, when, how, and who did it. 3. Tell if the crime is in progress or has already occurred. 4. Describe the suspect: Sex, race, age, height, weight, hair color, clothing, accent,

mustache and other distinctive characteristics. 5. Describe the vehicle involved: Color, make, model, year, license plate, special

markings, dents or damage, and which direction it went.

SABYSITTING SAFETY

I. Always post emergency numbers and your address by the telephone for the babysitter. 2. Leave a number where you can be reached and other information the sitter might need.

SEXUAL ASSAULT

I. About one-third of sexual assaults occur in the victim's home. 2. About 40 percent of sexual assaults are committed by persons known to the victims

such as dates, acquaintances, neighbors, co-workers, or even spouses. 3. Rapes also occur in the street, school yards, and in parking lots. Be alert to your

surroundings and the people around you. 4. Many strategies are involved with rape avoidance. Studies show a combination of

screaming, physical resistance, and fleeing is most effective.

CAR SAFETY

1. Always lock your car doors even when you will be gone for only a few minutes. 2. Lock your doors when driving. 3. Park in well lighted areas, and observe your surroundings when you leave your car at

night. 4. Always have your car or house keys in hand so you will not have to fumble for them. 5. Always check the backseat of your car before entering. 6. Keep your car in good working order. 7. If your car breaks down, use distress signals such as putting the hood of your car up,

putting a white flag on the aerial, or sitting with your emergency flashers. Remain in car with doors locked. Wait for the police or ask anyone who does stop to send for a tow truck or the police. Be wary of accepting help from strangers.

If you are followed by another car, honk your horn all the way to the nearest gas station, police or fire station, or lighted home. If someone threatens you while you are in your car, lock all doors, and blow the horn in short bursts to attract attention. Do not pick up hitchhikers.

Hitchhiking aboard MCAGCC

There have been several instances were military and civilian employees have picked up hitchhikers off base and have transported them onto the Center when they have had no business aboard the Center. Be careful of who you are transp Iting aboard the Center. Additionally, CCO PI630.7A strictly prohibits hitchhiking aboard the Combat Center.

protect you and yours TELEPHONE SAFETY

I. Do not give information about yourself to strangers over the telephone or admit that you are alone.

d 2. Consider listing your name and number in the telephone book without your address. Also, list only the initial of your first name.

3. Keep all emergency numbers near the telephone. 4. Hang up immediately on obscene, threatening, or nuisance telephone callers. Fill out

the telephonic threat complaint form listed and notify the Military Police immediately.

SHOPLIFTING

Military members apprehended aboard the Center for shoplifting will be prosecuted. Depend- ents and civilians apprehended aboard the Center may be referred to civil authorities ,,or prose- cution. Military members are reminded that they are responsible for the conduct of their dependents and civilian guests while they are aboard the Combat Center. Other administrative actions that may be taken are loss of exchange privileges, eviction from base quarters, or both. Shoplifting cost us all.

HOLIDAY SAFETY

It is that time of the year when we look forward to those special times we spend with our families, children, friends, and follow marines. The Military Police are especially concerned in making this an accident free time. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Halloween

Drivers be aware of children being on the roads. Drive with caution. Parents ensure your children are wearing reflective costumes, carrying a flashlight or a chemical light to they can be seen. Escort your children on their rounds. For added safety check their treats for tampering.

Marine Corps Ball, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years

If your planning a party remember it is the hosts responsibility to ensure that their guests arrive home safely. Either by designated drivers or shuttle service. The Military Police will be doing a 100 percent sobriety checks on all vehicles departing the Center during the Birthday Balls. Drivers found to be impaired will be given courtesy rides. Do not drive for extended periods without proper rest. Triple A recommends breaks after every two hours of continuous driving. Always use your seat belts they save lives.

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WHO TO CALL

Desk Sergeant 368-6800

Special Inquires 368-5458

Police Records 368-6168

Criminal Invest 368-6820

Vehicle Registration...368-6794

Traffic Court Bailiff...368-6795

Accident Invest.. ...... 368-5453

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See the rockin' rollin' rodeo KAREN VANDENHOUT 29 Palms Chamber of Commerce

Twentynine Palms is gearing up for the biggest, wildest, roughest, toughest, rootin'- tootinest Rodeo in the history of Pioneer Days! The Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association brings its action our way on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Every year top cowboys and cowgirls from across the U.S.A, Canada and south of the boarder, come to Twentynine Palms to compete for points. Its a last minute race for the best rodeo-pros around to become eligible to rank among the 15 highest rated contestants in the country. These finalists go to the National Rodeo Finals in Las Vegas, held in December of each year. The same guys and gals you see on the national sports channel... will compete right hem in Twentynine Palms!

Some of the country's best bulls and bucking horses will be brought in from Jerome, Idaho by former NFR bareback champ Mickey Young and his wife Lori. If you recall Mickey, you know he's all time great.

The renowned horseback announcer, Cheyenne Pipkin, a former bullrider himself, adds a lot of class and fun to each performance. Don't miss his pre- show interviews with the world champs at 1 p.m. on both days. Cheyenne did the announcing honors at Calgary Canada this year.

Miss Rodeo Iowa, Stacie Orman, from Flores, Iowa will be appearing on a good will journey. More beautiful ladies will be on hand from the Swirling Sands Drill Team. They've performed at rodeos all over; in Southern California, Nevada and Arizona. You have probably seen them in the Rose Bowl Parade every year. Damon Rogers, barrelman and clown,

FRIDAY -- 7 P.M. -- PRESUMED INNOCENT -- R -- Mystery -- A taut mystery is set in motion when prosecuting attorney Rusty Sabich is accused of the murder of a woman colleague with whom he had a passionate affair. Starring Harrison Ford. $2.50, children $1.25.

SATURDAY -- 7 P.M.-- PRESUMED INNOCENT -- R -- Mystery -- See Friday at 7 P.M. Adults$2.50, children ,

loves spectator participation. You have probably heard him on local

radio stations clowning around with the regular Ws. Jerry Don Galloway is another talented rodeo clown, pick up man and very aggressive bullfighter.

Something special this year, the kids Calf Scramble promises to be lots of fun! There will be a yellow ribbon tied onto a calfs tail for the kids to retrieve.

In addition to the regular events like bareback riding, calf roping, barrel racing, saddle bone, team roping, steer wrestling and bull riding ... we'll have spectacular trick riders Sissy and Debbie Barnes.

Tickets are available at half-price at the Combat Center ITT Office along with reduced rate carnival tickets. Get your tickets and get on over to the biggest event in Twentynine Palms; the PRCA Rodeo.

ITT takes you away

Today -- Laughlin -- Depart theater at 7:30 p.m. and return at

11:30 a.m. Oct. 20. Price per person includes free fun book and coupon good for a free buffet .

Tomorrow -- Universal Studios -- $12 trans -- Depart theater at 7

a.m. and return at 10 p.m. Studio tickets can be purchased at the ITT office, $16.50 for adults; $12.50 for children.

Sunday, Oct. 21 -- Octoberfest at Big Bear -- $8 trans -- Depart theater at 9 am. and return at 9 p.m. Fun for all includes: European dancing, German and American food, contests and games. Admis- sion to the convention center is $7

for adults; $3 children 3-12.

Saturday, Oct. 27 -- Seaworldi San Diego Zoo -- $12 trans -- Depart theater at 7 a.m. and return at 10 p.m. Seawot Id and San Diego Zoo tickets may be purchased at the ITT office.

Sunday, Oct. 28 -- Tijuana -- $15 trans -- Depart theater at 7 a.m. and return at 10 p.m.

The FIT Office is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information call 368-6873.

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

$1.25. SATURDAY -- 9:30 P.M. --

THE EXORCIST R -- Mystery -- NOTE: VIOLENCE WARNING -- In 1990, in the official sequel to the original story, "The Exorcist III" begins where "The Exorcist' ended. A demon has cast itself into the body of a young priest. Like its ominous predecessor, this movie combines elements of a detective story, a theological puzzle and a study in terror.

Staffing George C. Scott and Ed Flanders.

SUNDAY -- 7 P.M. THE EXORCIST III -- R -- Mystery -- See Saturday at 9:30 P.M.

MONDAY -- 7 P.M. -- ERNEST GOES TO JAIL - PG -- Comedy -- NOTE: VIO- LENCE WARNING -- Mug- master Jim Varney doubles the fun by offering two Emests: one a ruthless criminal and the other a lame-brained janitor who somehow swaps places with his look-alike. Adults $2, children

$1. TUESDAY -- 7 P.M. --

HARD TO KILL -- R Action/ Thriller -- Thriller about a detective who stumbles onto a high-level political corruption scheme, only to be left for dead after his home is attacked and family murdered. In a coma for seven years he awakens and seeks revenge with the help of a beautiful nurse. Starring Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock. Adults $2, children $1.

WEDNESDAY -- 7 P.M. --

DRIVING MISS DAISY -- PG -- Drama -- NOTE: LAN- GUAGE WARNING -- Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning stage play, the story is a simple one. An elderly Jewish woman in the South develops a surpris- ing affection for her black chauffeur. The growth of their friendship is traced as it devel- ops over many decades. Star- ring Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy.

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

OBSERVATION POST 9 OCTOBER 19, 1990 CL AS S I F I E D S

To piece an ad In the OP, you must ace active duty military, depend- ent, refired military or civilian employee of the Combat Center. Ads will only be accepted when completed on forms avellable at the Public Afhlirs Office, Building 1553, or at the Main Exchange courtesy desk.

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

The deadline k.,r submitting ads Is noon Thursday, the week prior fo publication.

Ads should contain 15 words or less. Any ad exceeding this limit Is subject to editing.

Housing ads most be approved by the Center Houshm Office before submission.

The OP cannot accept babyeiffing or child care ads.

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

All ad forms must be filled out completely and signed.

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

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

AUTO 73 MATADORE art ps, pb, new Me, 5700, 367.8295

73 FORD in TON FLATBED 380 cc. runs good, 51,100 0130, 387- 3107

74 CADLLAC SEDAN SEVILL - brown, new bee, am-InVII-trac, runs good, grew collectors car, very restorable, 3684814

BO VANAGON -good cond, seats 7, $2,900, will take paymente, 387-1333 eve

ELECTRONICS - Texas nutriments home corroder, monitor. extras. $75 OBO, 3814508

ELECTRONICS - large Yamaha keyboard, Ike new, Medd, 5100. 388.0473

ELECTRONICS -Apple corroder, desk, programs, 5250. 387.4102

FREE KITTENS - to good home, 368-9021

AKC COLLIE female, housebroken, 2 yr old, 0150, 3664079

AKC COCKERSPANIEL - burl, male, tyr old. ',my affedionale, will 000 Oar pynl, 388-0473

FREE HUSKY/LABRADOR to good home, large. solid white, female. name FURN sold buss Soon Imp, glee. TWany shade. $40 OBO; acrid oak coils table. snomiak... I dendy, needs ids ol attention, good wkiddren, 11 fro old. 338-9536 clew legs, em cord, 5175 050. 367-5271

FURN apt sz retrd, $50; &drawer dresser, $30; all wood desk. 5100060, 367- 82 FORD ESCORT STATION WAGON - mns great, extAnt exc mod. 4ap, clothryinyl 4411 Id, $1203 060, 36114402, FlA Ironwood

85 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER ac, new Ores, 40yL auto, good family tom sportation, we mod. wiling for bakince owed, 367-2986/2716

404 NISSAN PICKUP -- camper, carpet, KC lights, am4m/cass, rot bar, Rondo shae, $8,500, 387-1511

86 CAVALIER auto, ambit-ass, new tires, $5,000 060. Manna Alvarez, Blo. 1046, Rm 246, 38134436

07 PONTIAC FIERO ac. Asp, analmkreas, alarm, $5,500 0130, 3138-3455

88 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME CLASSIC - Fe. Pb, ado. V8, sunroof, power kegs, widows, locs. 39k, TOP, 3674505

89 PONTIAC SUNBIRD LE. - loaded, exc cord, $7,500. 3563497

89 FLAIR MOTORHOME - 28, sleeps 6, 8,5001 and and dash air, awning, microwave, ps, pb, 460 Cl Ford mg, tv, VCR, 3074505

MOTORHOME - blew A, 23/24. row enc. trans. Int, 59,000, =skier part tide, 3674030

18 5TH WHEEL - sel-contalned, nee Om, good cond. 02,000080.3874443

MOTORCYCLES - great, 51.100 ORO, 3660511

HONDA CB 125 - sac mod, 9600 0E10, 36842432

HOUSING FOR SALE - beadle' 2520 eg ft Br space on 3 iota 3bd, glee, Wore roordwork shop, 367 sq ft, POMO by mow. negotiable, 367-7064

FOR SALE - ad. lbd. =won. on 2.6 wee, 10 coo from back gate. dry wets,. assume mortgage, 382-5340

FOR RENT -bd. female preferred for mc4headaughter Nom, $150, 367-1333 eve

FOR RENT - 1Id house, trash pd, pets ok, $270,8200 dap, 387-2390

FOR RENT -1 IN bd house, sunpadi, fireplace, gars e, witelect pd, $325, 382- 44522

FURN 500 style double am Wove. cast Iron burners, pancake griddle, round window In door, POO. 382.4944

FU RN -ham moving, met sell. 368.5063

FURN ceptain's bed 3 drawers, mattress $100, 367.1292 leave mg

PURR Rattan table, 4 chairs, 5125; EPTKII910.9 easy W.% $25; =Wer carpel demer, 525; stereo cabinet floor rack aystem $25; 361-3801

FURN early American, blue/white quill paten, double campy bed Inen, $35; Strawberry Shortcake canopy Min, 2 sets sheets, decorator pillows, large window curtain. 550; 387.4411

FURN coffee table, end table, gnindmother oak clock, wail unit, 804, Kenmore dryer, cablriel stand for TVNCR, firspLsce, nuke offer on all, 367.2716/2966

FURN sofe good cond. $100 OBO, 3614501 leave neg

FURN Mort. bed, wood headboard. 550, 3084823

FURN fireplace screen, bi.lold glaw doors. antique brass finish matching Molest. $00; grate, $5; 3883677

FURN 4pc sectional. Welber on both ends, comer table, mull blue/Ian, 5700, 364 0112 saw 4p.m.

FURS -Sad carpets for Adobe Flats, pdsh, 387-2096

FURN sole sleeper, chair, bar Wools, table, clues, coffee table, 2 10-spimia, cloth, more, 362.5340 triter 8 p.m.

FURN baby orb MIMIC comforter, Greco stroller, FiCk 387.2896

FURN king waterbed. earniwaveiese mattress. heater, Ighted headboard, al linens Included. $350, 368.3579

FURN couch, table, coffee table, Wan mower, playpen. 3064341

FURN decorative fireplace, $750130, 367-9676

MISC '75 Pioneer CTSF 4242 cassette deck oak cabinet, $100; Kenmore waned dryer, $100 both; 19- color TV, needs haw, $50; 3024944

MISC bar steels, wood, beige criehbna. $50 pr; worm's 14K gold ring az 7, 7 diamonds. $100, 3881923

MISC Morgan taker dollars. undrculated. wecio

FOR RENT - tam skello apt, newly painted, sal pd, near 'upmarket, no pets, 0286, MISC for sale or trade, U.S. postage stenos, !Wm 1950, mini COW, 387-9439

307.7817

FOR RENT - 3bd, gba, garage, fenced beck yard, $400H$400 dep. 387-0040

MISC 1 round trip airline ticket, good tiny Dec '91, for anywhere In U.S.. BO, 382- 5301 Wier 6 p.m

SPORTING GOODS - Sherwood sate New, BCD. tank, cam. al gime., ell new, FOR LEASE/OPTION -2 WI, Iba, fenced yard, 2.car game, 5525, 53061ent. inS $1.10130. 3614203 down Pint 380-4037 00

MISCELLANEOUS AUTO PARTS - Ouster body owls, wig, trans, ninny more parts. 3824340 Wier 6

AUTO PARTS -2 B.F. Goodrich radal, all tartar, tires, 12419. 920 K 3624944

AUTO PARTS -canter Niel for Import truck wpm 62Lo82W. $150060, 387- 5878

CLOTHING - MI, prom draw. sz 3.11, many colors, styles. $25403, 643993

CLOTHING -pink ball gawk 12/14, dry cleaned. reedy for week $25, 3684112 MIN 4 p.m

CLOTHING -lomat drawn, podod ion Mb* bell of 90001 dens. 3M.3" CLOTHING -aduN drogue, u 34, unlearn. bat gowns. 382-5301 alter 8 p.m

CLOTHING - waded bless, 36 reg. sat *Pk prod C00% 60. 3814101

CLOTHING - ful eel preen uniforms: wool blouse 38, poly bbote a. **do !rowers 30, poly trousers 30, along sleeve shins 14.5, 3 short NNW shiRs 14.6, 5150101 a1, 387.4642

ELECTRONICS - Pentax, K-1000. 35mm owrwa. 50mrn83400rren zoom Wu, flesh unil. $140, 364-4714

SPORTING WOOS - boys mountain bike, new mod. Solminn, $50, 367.7048

WANTED HARD DRIVE - hdh apecay t r IBM computer. 361.0101

AUDIO CASSETTES - educational, Insplratbn, sea holy, 3614101

ROOMMATE - non-smoker, Mare aid, 20a home. 387-0444

EXPERIENCED HORSEMAN - prefer military, free room In exchange for anfmel are and outside dome, no mmence, drugs or Moroi, for Interview cal 381.1803

SALES YARD SALE Sit, Sun, 8 ast420 p.m, 73747 %mond Way, 3674964 Slowly, anything 0 everything

PETS AKC SHEPARDS - puppies, Mull male, stud service avail, 387.1292 leave mg

FREE KITTENS -3660004

ELECTRONICS -bAv TV, 13% $20; dud ape P.M $10; male TV, $125. 3074411 HORSE FOR RENT - $26,m M help pay for Mod 387-7140

JOB CORNER THE FOLLOWING JOB OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE COMBAT CENTER EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER, A FREE SERVICE TO SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOR COMPANY NAMES AND INFORMATION, CONTACT WARM HAUGSTAD AT 3613- 7225.

SENIOR SECRETARY PS, 51,092.42.52,490.51. High school graduele, enaliT to hoe 50 man, shorthand 90 worn and three years stenographic experience Including 1 mar In responsible secretarial position, Deadline: Od. 28

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S SECRETARY - PS, 51.092.4242.490.51 Ability to pertorm and coadinsle office, gement/NI and clerical work. ability to type 50 went, lake shorthand and use &Wong equipment Nadine: Oct. 28

DRAMA/THEATRE ARTS-TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR.. PD. Mastw's In Dronaritualos arts or Bee/nylon wrMaster's In English or humilities, peeler college teaching esp, 5 26070-36.070, Deadens: Oct 26.

PROJECT COORDINATOR - PS, 52483-3498rmo, coordinate, facilitate a monitor special proleds Ind promotions, merchandising, revenue ranting 8 sokitation ol sponsors for special a . rte, Redivide req, Deadline: Oct. 22

DEPUTY SHERIFF - Ramada, $2497.30341m. al Watt 18 yrs. no Rimy coo, 20700 uncorrected vision, comectable to 2020 one eye, 20130 be other eye, Deadline: Dec. 21.

BARRACK, DINING ROOM SUPERVISOR, CATERING AIDE. FRONT DESK CLERK, ADMNISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, COOK, CASHIER, NIGHT CLEANER, LOSS PREVENTION OFFICER. FOOD SERVER, HOUSE- KEEPER. VALET . Lob mare postlions open at PS Reston.

INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR (Farm Equno. making -Edifier% Ca, $ wane 3582/m., 2 yrs prod. exp. In the maid of lam, equip. Md. Petkenee 0 deBip to waft Winmatee. Superffeory soIl preferred Deadline:0d. 25.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - Orange Canty, $218642701, 2 yews ol sub-pordessknal al engineering experience, college lava dooms ACM timbale**, nultemedlos and And surveying.

DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL PARKS -San Bernardino county. $66,63941, 5 Tra exp. In park administration which Ind mgr. Neel moaned/1y tel budgeting. Mama 8 went funding, DeedIns Nov. 9.

PARK SUPERINTENDENT I -San Bamartfino county, $2357.2987/mo, 30 tern or*e to park mgt. wirdn., business or pubic admin., 2 yrs sap In park oPeretbna that Md.: NUN, work oval, budget prep, Dewilne: Oran.

RISK MANAGER -Las Vegas. 5.14484936m negodabledap on exp, Resume nark Dewoloca. Implements, administers a manages the La Vega Metro Ponce ded.'s risk 1091 program, Inci Ms cannot. safety I Industrial Insurer., pogrom, st least 2 yrs IA public sector wk sap devertping loss control programs Deadline: O0.24.

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10 OBSERVATION POST OCTOBER 19, 1990

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Women, more vulnerable to alcohol's effects EVELYN D HARRI4 Armed Forces Information Services

In "Raiders of the Lost Ark," Indiana Jones' petite, tough lady friend could

outthink any man who came into her bar in the Himalayas. But nearly everything about that scene (and the rest of the popular adventure film) could happen only in the

movies. In reality, research has shown that alcohol affects women more quickly than men.

Researchers for years assumed women got drunk after fewer drinks than men because

they are normaly smaller. Also, they have less fluid per pound of body weight, so the

alcohol in the blood of a I50-pound woman is diluted less than that in a 150-pound man. Now it turns out there may be more to the story than that.

New research published recently in the "New England Journal of Medicine" indicates women may be more vulnerable to alcohol's effects than men because they

don't digest alcohol in the stomach as well. Researchers from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the Bronx, New York,

and the University School of Medicine in Trieste, Italy, studied a group of 20 men and 23 women. Six of each sex were alcoholic; the rest drank only occasionally.

The researchers found that non-alcoholic men produce 70 percent or more of the gastric digestive enzyme alcohol dehydrogenasethan non-alcoholic women. The enzyme digests some of the alcohol in a drinker's stomach, so less reaches the blood, brain and liver.

The subjects were given measured amounts of alcohol and then tested regularly for blood-alcohol levels and the amount of gastric alcohol dehydrogenase. Researchers adjusted alcohol doses for the subject's height and weight; a 110-pound woman received about 1.5 ounces of alcohol, while a 154-pound man received two ounces.

About 20 percent of the alcohol ingested by non-alcoholic men in the study was digested in their stomachs. Since women proved to have so much less of the enzyme,

about 30 percent more alcohol entered directly into their blood. All the women, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, had higher blood-alcohol concentrations than the men after ingesting the equivalent amount of alcohol. Researchers noted no significant differences if doses were given intravenously, which leads them to think that sex- related differences in body fluid levels are not very important.

The researchers found that while alcohol men lose about half their protective- enzyme level after drinking for years, alcoholic women lose nearly all theirs. This finding may explain why alcoholic women often develop more severe and early liver disease than do men, the journal's editors noted. In effect, alcoholic women IGse an

important defense.

The journal's editors also observed that the fact women do not digest alcohol as

well has health implications for pregnant women. Drinking even relatively small amounts while pregnant could expose the fetus to a large dose of alcohol. p73

The study also reinforces the age-old advice, "Don't drink on an empty stomazh." Because alcohol takes longer to pass through a full stomach, the enzyme has more time to do its work.

Finally, the research has implications for women who drink and drive. Given, first, that drinking and driving in any combination is unsafe, women still must be wary of typical oft-published blood-alcohol charts.

According to a chart distributed to service members, an average 160-pound "person" nears a blood-alcohol level of .05 after three drinks in two hours. A special American Council on Alcoholism chart shows that a 150-pound woman nears the same level after only two drinks in two hours, said Jessica Harding, chief of DoD's Working Group on Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention. One drink is 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor, four ounces of wine or 12 ounces of American beer (imports may be

stronger; check the label). In some states, the level of .05 is enough to justify a "driving under the the

influence" citation, said Harding. "Legally intoxicated" is a level of .08 in California and .10 in most states.

"This study does not confer immunity on men or imply that they can drink all they want," Harding emphasized. "It just means women have to be a little more careful."

BAC CHART FOR WOMEN BAC represents the percentage of blood that is alcohol at the body weights, hours of drinking, and numbers of drinks shown below.

Body Weight

90 lbs

100 lbs

120 lbs

150 lbs

Hours Drinking

1

2 3

4

5 6

Number of Drinks and BAC 1 '2

.04

.02

.01

1

2 3 4 5 6

.03

.02

.01

2 3

4 5

6

.03

.01

2 3 4 5 6

.02 .05 .0.4

.02

.01

1

2

180 lbs

.01 .04 .03 .01

9 4 . 5

.15 .20 .26

.13 .19 .24

.12 .17 .23

.10 .16 .21

.09 .14 .20

.07 .13 .18

.13 .18 .23

.12 .17 .22

.10 .15 .20

.09 .14 .19

.07 .12 .17

.06 .11 .16

.11 .15 .19

.09 .13 .17 .12 .16 .10 .15

.05 .09 .13

.03 .07 .11

.08 .12 .15

.07 .10 .13

.05 :09 .12

.04 .07 .10

.02 .06 .09

.01 .04 .07

.07 .09 .12

.05 .08 .11

.04 .06 .09

.02 .05 .08

.01 .03 .06 .02 .05

Source: ACA Journal, Summer/Fall 1989, "For Women Who Drink, The Value in Knowing Personal BACs." Chart provided by American Council on Alcoholism

Some Old Friends To Guard Your Health A A A A

Broccoli, oranges, apples, legumes . you've probably Start enjoying more fruits and vegetables in your always known that fruits and vegetables were good for diet every day. het theme o ti friends help guard you you, but scientists are now learning Just how good. for better health today and tomorrow.

Fruits and vegetables are important sources for many important vitamins and minerals, AA well as good sources of fiber. And research is showing that a balanced diet with a variety of vegetables and fruits may help lead to lower cancer risk.

For more Informotion write

American Institute far Cancer Research Dept AR Washington. DC MANIA

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hen I touched the scale at 210, I decided I had to do something about it," said Jana Hall, exerdance instructor. After losing 70 pounds in just one year, Hall says, "I just think exercise is the best thing around."

Hall first attended an exerdance class on base with a

friend several years ago. "I tried thousands of diets," she said. "What worked best was a good diet and exercise."

The woman who led the class was limited by preg- nancy. "So I helped lead the class with her instruction," Hall said. When the previous class leader moved, Hall got nationally certified so she could take over.

Hall learns new routines through annual certification and personal research. She currently has seven different routines to use in her classes. All are low impact and high intensity, which means you keep moving and you work specific muscles. The music Hall uses is mostly from the "70s.

Since she started exercising, Hall said, "I'm a totally different pers,,,I. I've got so much more energy." She said it's not only helped her physical stress, but also her mental stress.

Exercise has also improved her appearance. Hall said

"I tried thousands of diets...What worked best was a good diet and exer- cise."

she tries to eat balanced meals, although she may splurge once in a while. "I just try to eat healthy foods," she said. "I discourage the fad diets because when you go off of them, the weight goes back on." Hall also

exercises about five times a week and walks on the

weekends.

"I didn't really join the class to become thin," Hall said. "I never thought I could be a thin person. But you can lose weight."

Hall now teaches exerdance classes at the West Gym every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5-6 p.m.,

and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. Classes are

$5 per month for active duty personnel and teens, and

$10 per month for dependents. For more information, call Jana Hall at 367-7538.

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Jana Hall, exerdance instructor, struts her stuff as she leads an aerobic workout in the West Gym. Hall lost 70 pounds in one year by exercising.

Members of the low impact, high intensity exerdance aerobic class, shed pounds and inches while moving to the beat at the West Gym.

Sports Briefs Billiard battle nears

The Southern Pacific Sports Con- ference Pocket Billiards Champion- ships take place Oct. 22-26 at the San

Diego Naval Station. The deadline for registration with the tournament director is 11:30 a.m., Oct. 22. Call Bill Jones at 368-6857 for details.

Rifle match slated An NRA approved high-power

rifle match is open Oct. 27 and 28 to shooters with a valid NRA member- ship. Memberships are available at

the match. Contact IstLt. Tadlock at

368-6879/7280 for more information.

Triathlon to be held The MCAGCC 2nd Annual Fall

Sprint Triathlon start time is 9 a.m.,

Oct. 27 at the Training Tank. The course consist of a 5K run, a 30K bike and a 100 meter swim. Early entries received by Oct. 12 are $20 for single and $45 for relays. Entries received after Oct. 12 are $25 for single and $50 forrelays. Entry forms are available at

the West Gym. For more information contact Bill Jones at 368-6857/6451.

Join Beach Bash A Pro Beach Volleyball Exhibition

Match will be held tomorrow at Camp Pendleton's Club Del Beach as part of a day long Beach Bash. The match begins at 2 p.mwith free admission. The general public is invited. For more information contact Paul Jones, MWR marketing manager, at 725- 3691.

Firm up, slim down Firm up, slim down, and get your-

self into shape with exercise sessions offered at the West Gym. The self- paced, low impact, high intensity workouts arc held Monday, Wednes- day and Friday, from 5-6 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 9-10 a.m. The first visit is free. After that it's $5/month for active duty and de- pendents, and $10/month for all oth- ers. For more information call Jana

Hall at 367-4975.

Learn self-defense Classes in jujitsu, a martial art of

Japan, are now available. Adult classes

are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. at the West Gym. Youth classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Youth Center. For information contact Sgt. I,aVine at

368-0117.

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MWR Services Offices Club has drink specials

We have some great drink specials for every night of the week that we are

open. Wear red into the bar on a Wednesday evening, Bloody Mary night, and win a discount coupon for your lunch at the club. Monday is for football fans... large-screen TV and quadrasound puts you right there on the field. Thursday is

Movie Night with all the free popcorn you can eat and "Kamakazi Cocktails" for a buck! Next Friday join us for Indoor Desert Volleyball... we promise not to "spike" your drinks. Saturday, Oct. 27, is our annual Halloween Costume Party.

The Officers' Club has revised its hours of operation. We will now be open Monday, and Wednesday nights: 4:30-11 p.m.; Fridays: 4:30 p.m. -midnight. The Club will be closed Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Please make note of them changes. Have a a fine week.

Win a free dinner at the SNCO Club Be part of a new promotion. Win a discount coupon towards lunch just by

wearing the right colored clothing to our bar. We are offering specials every night of the week. If you don't win in the bar, fill out an entry for a FREE dinner for two, available from your waitress. Winners names are posted every Friday on the marquee in front of the club.

Now in effect; the SNCO Club will be closed on Saturdays. We will be open for all ranks Sunday Brunch from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. -- it's a great deal!

See you at Enlisted Club Thanks to everyone who participated in our Lingerie Show last Friday night

at the Club. It turned out to be an excellent time. Will the person / persons who ran off with the bright magenta "huggable teddie" kindly return it to the Club Manager. No questions or reprisals. See you soon at the mighty "E" Club real soon.

New Social Coordinator for clubs Regina Thrasher now serves as point of contact for "all" Club related sched-

uling. Get in touch with Regina to reserve time and space for parties, meetings, and whatever other functions you might have planned revolving around Club usage.

Santa's Silver Certificates available at Exchange Santa's Silver Certificates make a come back at your Exchange! For each

$10-19.95 sale, you will receive on certificate. However, a $20 purchase entitles our customer to two certificates. Coupons expire on Dec. 25. Certifi- cates will be issued on Oct. 17 through Nov. 21, or while our 75,000 quanity lasts. They will be redeemable Dec. 1 -24 at the Main Exchange here. Certificates will not be issued or redeemed from these activities: Recreational activities, food service activities,CDC, T1.F, service station, barber shops, beauty shop, optical, laundry/ dry cleaners, military, cash sales or any conces- sionaire.

Join the party at CDC On Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m., New Horizons and Bright Beginnings are

inviting all ghosts and goblins to join us for a Happy Halloween. Parents and children alike will have a "spooky-good-time". The "Halloween Carnival" will include a costume parade, games and events. Tickets will be on sale for 25 cans each or five for a dollar starting on Oct. 22. Hot dogs, sloppy joes, pop corn and beverages will be available. This is the SAFE way to enjoy a happy Halloween. Volunteers and candy donations will be greatfully accepted.

Beginning on Oct. 5, New Horizons will be open for evening care from 5:30 -8:30 p.m. Reservations must be made in advance.

Youth Activities Center volunteers appreciated Volunteers are invited to come to our Hot Dog Fest for Haunted House vol-

unteers tonight! We appreciate your support. We look forward to seeing you next Friday for out Star Federation Party, 4 -5 p.m., members only.

What's happening at the Wives Clubs

Officers Wives Club welcomes new members Our Craft Fair is Dec. 1 at Patriotic Hall at Luckie Park. Crafters are needed, $5

registration fee, 15 percent of sales donated to Philanthropic Funds. Christmas

greenery will be on sale during October. For details contact Lynda at 368-9818 or Kathy at 368-4058. Christmas handbooks are on sale now, contact group representa-

tives for more information. Clowns are needed for the Pioneer Days Parade tomor- row. Contact Canie at 368-8020, for more information. Kids are welcome too. New members can contact Carrie Foldberg at 368-8020. For information contact Debbie Ytf at 368-5080.

Staff NCO Wives Club holds craft workshop Our monthly meeting will be Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the SNCO Club. A warm

welcome to our new members, Tammy Jarvis, Pauline Cruz, and Belinda Keims. Watch for our float in the Pioneer Days Parade tomorrow. For new members and in- formation contact Nancy Welch at 367-2529 or Terry Eccles-Pettet at 367-6521.

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

or just have fun. We offer a variety of activities, limited child care and ti ansportation

(with a day's notice). The center is located in Bldg. 1455 and is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call Natalie at 368-9496, Debbie

at 368-3204, or the center at 368-5337. This week's activities start with finishing our Halloween costumes on Tuesday.

Wednesday we're going bowling. Thursday, we're decorating the center for Hallow- een and doing crafts.

Are you ever short of bread before payday? If so The Enlisted Wives Center is

giving away bread to families who need it every Thursday at the center. In addition sometimes there are extra items such as potatoes and onions.

The Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop... Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Consignments

are 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are always needed. Contact Ginny at 368-6847 for more information.

What's cooking... ALJhu_mona halls: (Until further notice the HqBn. mess hall, Bldg.1650 will be the only mess hall open.) Today Lunch: beef pot pie or liver & onions Dinner: Italian feast Saturday Dinner Brunch: sauerbraten or veal Sunday Dinner Brunch: steamship round or pork

Monday Lunch: turkey or liver Dinner: pot roast or veal Tuesday Lunch: fish or pork loin Dinner bbq chicken or oven roast Wednesday Lunch: hamburger steak or shrimp creole Dinner: beef pot per or corn beef Thursday Lunch: Dwarfish meatballs or chicken Dinner: tuna casserole or chicken fried steak

"N you tell me to 'chill our one more time, I'm going to kill earl"