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Volume 3, Issue 11
P UBLISHED F OR T HOSE S ERVING IN THE R EPUBLIC OF K OREA
Dec. 17, 2004
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Saddam Hussein’s capture: One year later
Free DMZ TTour our For Students By Donna Miles
Visiting and in-country high school and college students American Forces Press Service
of Department of Defense military and civilian personnel,
WASHINGTON — One year after
Department of State and DoDDS employees employees
U.S. forces found him hiding in a “spider
in Korea are invited to a free tour of the demilitarized hole” near his hometown of Tikrit, former
zone and Joint Security Area 9:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. dictator Saddam Hussein remains
Dec. 30. The program includes historical briefings and imprisoned at an undisclosed location
tours of the third infiltration tunnel, Dora Observatory, awaiting his trial on charges of war crimes
Camp Bonifas and Panmunjeom. Reservations are and crimes against humanity.
required. E-mail deleonc@korea.army.mil or call Nel Saddam is in the physical custody of
de Leon, USFK Public Affairs Office at 723-4685 by Dec. Multinational Forces Iraq officials,
22. When calling from off-post, dial 0505-723-4685. although the Iraqi interim government
Seats are limited. maintains legal custody, according to Air
Force Maj. Michael Shavers, a DoD
spokesman.
Toys For TTots ots
The former dictator faced an Iraqi
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea is conducting its
investigative judge July 1, and will be tried
annual charity drive. Toys will go to Army Community according to Iraqi law, Shavers said. A
Service to those families who need assistance during the panel of Iraqi judges is set to determine
holiday season. Extra toys will be offered to local his fate at the Iraqi Special Tribunal. DOD PHOTO
orphanages. The greatest need is for seven- to 12-year- Saddam’s status as an enemy prisoner of An Iraqi translator, who simply goes by the name Samir, holds Saddam Hussein after he was
old children. Drop offs are located at post exchanges, war ended after an Iraqi judge notified him pulled from a hole in the ground Dec. 13, 2003.
commissaries, schools and chapels from now until June 30 that he was facing criminal
Tuesday. charges under the Iraqi criminal code,
Shavers said.
Girl Scouts Registration The International Committee of the
Girl Scouts Overseas - Seoul are now registering. Troop Red Cross has visited Saddam twice since
meetings will begin soon. Those who are interested in his capture by U.S. troops on Dec. 13,
being a Girl Scout this year or an adult volunteer, or 2003, on Feb. 21 and April 27, Shavers
confirmed. Officials say he is receiving
would like more information, should contact Trudy Heard
appropriate medical care and is in good
at 6355-5060 or e-mail gsocseoul@yahoo.com. health. The upcoming tribunal will bring
closure to more than three decades of
Scholarships for Militar Militaryy brutality by the former dictator, who has
Children been linked to hundreds of thousands of
The Defense Commissary Agency’s annual Scholarships Iraqi deaths. DOD PHOTO
forMilitaryChildrenprogramisnowacceptingapplications Removing him from power was a Above: Saddam Hussein (right) is escorted
for the 2005 program. Applications can be found at base major objective of Operation Iraqi by U.S. military personnel for screening shortly
commissaries, or online at http://www.militaryscholar.org. Freedom, due to the threat he posed not after his capture at an unknown location in Iraq.
They must be returned to the commissary by Feb. 16. only to the Iraqis, but also to the region Right: Signs, like the one behind this U.S. Army
One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded at each and the United States. paratrooper in April 2003, began to come down
commissary location with eligible applicants. One year ago today, Ambassador L. after the U.S.-led invasion. PHOTO BY SGT. ANDREW KOSTERMAN
Paul Bremer III uttered three words that
Bask etball TTournament
Basketball ournament brought a close to the manhunt for the network and its financial network— John Abizaid, chief of U.S. Central
A Christmas special unit level basketball tournament will former dictator: “We got him.” U.S. information officials said offered valuable Command, called Saddam’s capture “a
forces captured Saddam, who they found insights to coalition troops. huge psychological blow” to the
be at Camp Casey Hanson Field House 1 p.m. Monday-
hiding in a manmade hole in the ground President Bush said on the day of the insurgency that he said “will pay dividends
Dec. 26. For information, call 730-3220. inside a remote hideaway near the village capture that it “marks the end of the over time.”
of Adwar. road,” not only for Saddam, but also “for “We’ve got a lot of fighting ahead of
9-Ball TTournament
ournament About 600 members of the 1st Brigade, all who bullied and killed in his name.” us,” Abizaid acknowledged. “But this is a
A Korean-American Friendship 9-ball tournament will 4th Infantry Division, along with special He said during a televised address that big win for the young Soldiers that made
be at Camp Hovey Community Activity Center 11 a.m. operations forces, launched Operation the capture “was crucial to the rise of a it happen, and for the young intelligence
Sunday. For information, call 730-3338. Red Dawn after receiving intelligence that free Iraq” and that it sends a clear message professionals that are smart enough to put
Saddam was in the area. A tip from to Baathist holdouts in Iraq. “There will the information together to lead us to the
Santa Delivers Cards someone inside the dictator’s secret circle be no return to the corrupt power and right place.”
Santa will deliver cards and presents to locations on led the U.S. forces to him. privilege they once held,” he said. During his Dec. 7 visit to Camp
camps Walker, Henry and George, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saddam, who had eluded coalition Bush assured the Iraqi people that “a Pendleton, Calif., President Bush praised
Tuesday. If you would like a card and gift delivered to forces since the war began March 19, dark and painful era in the history of Iraq the Marines for their role in Saddam’s
someone special, stop by the Community Center on surrendered without resistance. No shots is finally over.” capture.
were fired during the operation. “You will not have to fear the rule of “You drove Saddam Hussein from his
Camp Walker before Wednesday. The cost for delivery is
He was discovered huddled with a Saddam Hussein ever again,” he said. palace into a spider hole,” the president
$5. Call 764-4123 for information.
pistol and $750,000 in U.S. currency. “The former dictator of Iraq will face the told a cheering crowd of Marines and
Also with him were documents that justice he denied to millions.” family members. “And now he sits in an
‘Operation Santa Claus’ outlined the structure of Saddam’s Shortly after the capture, Army Gen. Iraqi prison, awaiting justice.”
Military Post Offices will conduct a second unit mail call,
called “Operation Santa Claus,” the evening of Dec. 24 Armor effort a ‘good news story’ for troops
to ensure that all mail recieved on Christmas Eve is
By Jim Garamone some level of armor.
available for delivery to the addresses before Christmas American Forces Press Service Army Lt. Gen. Steven Whitcomb, commander of the 3rd
Day. Projected mail call will be about 7 p.m., but may Army and Central Command’s Combined Forces Land
vary by location, mail volumes and weather conditions. WASHINGTON — “None of us wants to send a young man Component commander, said during an interview from Kuwait
or woman into harm’s way without adequate protection,” said that the armor situation is “a good news story for our Army.”
Morning Calm Submissions the top general in Kuwait today. He said the need for armored wheeled vehicles became
Send submissions for the Morning Calm Weekly to That’s why Soldiers and civilian technicians are working 24 apparent in August 2003. That was when enemy forces turned
morningcalmweekly@korea.army.mil or call 738-3355. hours a day to ensure all wheeled vehicles going to Iraq have See “Armor” on Page 4
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Living Pattern Survey and Retail Price (such as phone cards or parking fees).
Survey on an annual basis for the next Keyes said the most important aspect
two years to determine a trend. Due to of the survey is to accurately reflect
COLA being relatively new to Korea and normal spending patterns.
Korea being predominantly a one-year Although COLA payment is decided
tour, the per diem committee wants to by data based on family spending
determine if buying patterns will vary patterns, once COLA has been awarded
significantly with the rotation of to a region, all members regardless of
personnel. their status will benefit. Thanks to the
The primary focus of the 2005 participation of over 99 percent of
survey is servicemembers with family eligible personnel during the last survey,
in Korea. The data from this segment all USFK servicemembers are now
will comprise the core data. Equally eligible for COLA – with COLA rates
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important, however, is the supporting based on rank, time in service, number
data received from unaccompanied of dependents, housing status and
personnel living both on and off post. exchange rate.
Servicemembers newly arrived within With the same amount of support
the last three months or those residing from military personnel and leadership,
in barracks are encouraged to log on to the per diem committee will be able to
the FINCOM Web site to provide determine an equitable COLA index for
remarks for the survey only. Korea. Participation is the key element
Although personnel living in barracks to success.
may not be eligible to complete the COLA information is available
entire survey, “their remarks are through the FINCOM Web site. The
important because they add another COLA survey will be online and
piece to the puzzle that helps the COLA accessible 24 hours a day from any
survey construct the big picture,” said computer with Internet access through
HERE
Sidney Keyes, Finance Policy Division, the 175th Finance Command Web site
175th Finance Command. “All at http://175fincom.korea.army.mil/.
Warrior Band Concert fingerprints and government orders sending the spouse Price and Cabiao encouraged anyone who is considering
The 2nd Infantry Division Warrior Band holiday overseas. naturalization and immigration to utilize the many resources
concert is at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Uijeongbu “The biggest problem we see, when it comes to available. The USCIS Web site offers information and
Arts Center, near City Hall. For additional immigration, is applicants not having timely registered answers to many naturalization and immigration questions,
information, call Cpl. Lee Seung-joon at 732- documents that are easily verifiable.” Cabiao said. “Especially
and servicemembers can go to their local ACS for help.
6704. now, when the U.S. is concerned about terrorists (trying to
get into the United States) this can cause a concern.” “The most important thing for applicants to remember
is to have the knowledge they need and file the paperwork
Se xual Assault W
Sexual eb Site
Web We try to hold this seminar every six months, said Tony
well ahead of time,” Cabiao said. “Be prepared.”
The Army launched a Web site at Price, relocation program manager for Area I.
www.sexualassault.army.mil, to promote steps “We get people asking for information all the time,” Price
leaders and Soldiers at all levels can take to said. “It’s an on-going need.” E-mail stephanie.a.pearson@us.army.mil
prevent and respond to instances of potential sexual Second Lieutenant
assault. The site includes links to Training and Gustavo Paulino (left)
Doctrine Command training materials. and Capt. Shawn
Wangerin, both from
Mitchell’s Holiday Events the 2nd Infantry
Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club will host the Division’s 2nd
following holiday events: Engineer Brigade,
!Country night, 8-11 p.m. Thursday, will feature learn about the
country food, line-dancing contests and a live naturalization and
band. immigration process
!An all-you-can-eat Christmas buffet 2-7 p.m. Dec. 8 at a Camp
Dec. 25 will cost $8.95 per person. Casey seminar.
!The New Year’s celebration, all night Dec. 31, Officials said
will feature a DJ, champagne, party favors, prizes hundreds of Warrior
and food. For tickets, call 732-8189. Country Soldiers and
family members apply
USO Christmas Giveaways for U.S. citizenship
The Camp Casey USO will be giving away phone annually.
cards, gift certificates, free tours and other prizes
through Dec. 24 as part of their “12 Days before
Christmas Giveaway.” Listen for Christmas trivia
questions on Warrior Radio on 88.3 and 88.5 FM
those days for a chance to win.
PHOTO BY PFC. STEPHANIE PEARSON
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Stanley outlasts Red Cloud in overtime, 88-80
By Spc. Chris Stephens throws, I feel the score would have been
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs Office much different.”
Once the second half started, the
CAMP RED CLOUD — With four Stanley team began to impose their will
seconds left in the game, Camp Stanley on CRC, grabbing every loose ball and
guard Alan Dupree, took a shot for the cleaning up on the glass. This helped
win, and came up empty, forcing the Stanley team grab a 20-point lead
overtime. with 15 minutes to go in the game.
The Camp Stanley and Camp Red But, the lead didn’t get CRC’s hopes
Cloud post basketball teams squared off down. Although down, they knew they
in a rivalry game Dec. 5 at the Camp had a lot more in them.
Red Cloud Physical Fitness Center as “We started to dig in and box out
part of the 2nd Infantry Division’s post more,” Jackson said. “We fought for
basketball league. every loose ball and didn’t give up.”
Camp Stanley came out of the gates The Stanley team started to run into
with a 13-3 run and didn’t give the CRC trouble when two of their top scorers,
team any chance to breathe. Shredrick June and Trevor Alverado,
“We knew we had to come out hard fouled out before the halfway point of
against this team,” said Nicholas the second half.
Courmen, Stanley’s forward. “We “We were in foul trouble most of the
couldn’t take this team lightly because game,” Courmen said. “That hurt us in
we knew that they could create trouble the end, because they (CRC) came back
for us.” on us and almost won the game.”
As the first half played itself out, the With about eight minutes left in the
Stanley team looked to have full control game the CRC team brought the score
of the game. But, the 15 team fouls to within eight points with great defense
they racked up in the first half came and good transition, and continued to
back later in the game to haunt them. claw their way closer.
The Stanley team went into halftime The Stanley team wasn’t able to stop
with a 40-31 lead due to the CRC team the bleeding until CRC took a one-point
missing a lot of free throws and not lead with 2:30 left in the game.
finishing inside. With the score tied at 71, Dupree tried
“The missed free throws killed us,” the last shot to win the game, but came
said CRC’s guard Vincent Jackson. up short, forcing overtime.
“That’s what hurt us the whole game. PHOTO BY SPC. CHRIS STEPHENS
If we could have made more free See “Overtime” on Page 8 Two Camp Red Cloud players go up for a rebound during the first half.
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PHOTOS BY SPC. CHRIS STEPHENS
Above: Camp Stanley guard Trevor Alverado
looks for the open man.
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Right: Camp Stanley
forward Nicholas
Courmen rises above his
defender to put the ball
in the hoop during first-
half action Dec. 5 at the
Camp Red Cloud
Physical Fitness Center.
Holiday cookies
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Pear Blossom Cottage volunteer Myung Hyun Reyes prepares cookies Dec. 9 at Camp
Red Cloud. Volunteers baked hundreds of holiday cookies for presentation Monday at a
Uijeongbu orphanage.
Dec. 17, 2004 Page 9
Christmas
and New Y ear
Year
1st Signal Brigade Soldiers
Holiday safety learn climbing safety
message By Spc. Stephen Rosendale
By Timothy K. McNulty 36th Signal Battalion
Area II Support Activity, Commander,
YONGSAN – The 1st Signal Brigade conducted some
YONGSAN – As we move closer to unique training around Yongsan Nov. 15-20.
the holiday season, many of us will make About 20 Soldiers and members of the Yongsan Fire
arrangements to celebrate with our Department went through a basic tower climbing and
friends and families. Often, our plans rescue course designed to mitigate one of the more
will require us to travel long distances dangerous aspects of signal operations.
to reach our destination. At this time of The training, provided by Gravitec Systems, Inc., a
the year, experience has shown the local fall protection training company based in Washington
highways may be more hazardous state, covered various types of fall protection, fall arrest,
because of increased holiday traffic, and basic rescue techniques.
extended hours of darkness and Fred Schillref, chief instructor for Gravitec, said the
inclement weather. course gave a basic understanding of preventing falls and
T h e some initial responses to a trapped climber. He said the
holiday idea is to prevent accidents, but, if one should occur, be
season is a able to start rescue efforts right away instead of waiting
two-week for an outside agency to arrive.
period that The first day was spent in the classroom covering basic PHOTO BY SPC. STEPHEN ROSENDAHL
techniques and equipment operation. Chief Warrant Officer Tracy Fayard raises another Soldier during the
includes both
“What we want to do is develop the right thought basic rescue portion of tower training at 201st Signal Company Nov.
Christmas
process,” Shillref said. “We want them to have a plan 15. The training was part of a five-day course that taught about 20
and New
before anyone leaves the ground. That way they can enact Soldiers and civilians and members of the Yongsan Fire Department
Year’s Day.
a plan, rather than react to a situation or emotion.” basic climbing safety and rescue.
Because of
o u r The remaining four days were spent practicing
McNulty classroom techniques at signal towers on South Post,
diversified packaging, hardware and harness varieties available.
backgrounds, cultures and nationalities, Main Post and Camp Morse on Namsan. The main system used during the training was just a
many of us will celebrate these special The main emphasis was on suspended rescues. A rope, harness and a pulley system. The instructors
days in different ways, with extended suspended rescue is a scenario in which both the victim determined that this method was the most flexible for a
hours. With that in mind, take the time and the rescuer are suspended in the air. The greatest variety of situations likely to be encountered locally.
to rest before long trips, with rest advantage to the suspended rescue is its versatility. These Although the training is somewhat unusual, some of
intervals after every two hours of techniques can be applied to every situation where a victim the Soldiers adapted to it.
driving. It is important to remember that must be raised or lowered from any part of the tower. “We don’t get to do things like this very often.” said
we in Area II are a family. I personally Suspended rescue techniques number in the thousands. Spc. James Steele, a microwave transmission systems
care for the safety and well being of each There are numerous applications, knots, descent methods,
of you. anchoring methods, improvised systems, patient See “Climbing” on Page 10
Also, remember not to drink and
drive. Alcohol-related crashes are the
number one cause of preventable traffic
Marriage in Korea: Things Soldiers should know
fatalities. And be conscientious of the By Sharmon Lebby visit the legal assistance office for final
use of seatbelts for all vehicle occupants Area II Public Affairs Office legal review of the marriage packet. After
both in the front and in the back seat. the review, go to the Korean Ward office
Reduce driving speeds when YONGSAN – Two years ago, a love and the U.S. Embassy.
encountering conditions such as fog, ice, story began. Though she was a teacher Petty Officer 2nd Class David McKee
or wet roads. And please don’t be like in Busan, more than a day’s drive from emphasized that it is very important to
other drivers on the road by driving Seoul, and he was a U.S. sailor stationed initiate the process very early.
aggressively. Drive safe. Be safe. And here at Yongsan Army Garrison, they “It is also important to plan this process
be courteous. Remember … they don’t managed to carry on a long-distance in advance, because the process can take
see you, our host nation sees an relationship that eventually will lead to several months and can be costly,” McKee
American. marriage in spring 2005. said, “With all the paperwork fees and
I sincerely wish every Area II Soldier, We continue our Holiday marriage physicals, I think I’m out about $400.”
sailor, airmen, Marine, Defense series to outline remaining steps an
Department civilian, contractors and American needs to take when considering session. The second counseling session To whom does USFK 600-240 apply?
their family members a wonderful marriage with a foreigner. is not required for applicants who wish to USFK 600-240 applies to all military
holiday season and a safe and withdraw their applications. personnel on active duty while in Korea
prosperous New Year. You have worked What happens after the physical? Upon completion of the background regardless of their unit assignment. The
hard all year long and have earned this After finishing the physical portion of check, forward all required documents regulation has, however, been rescinded
time off. I want you to spend as much the application process, schedule a second including the results of the background for the U.S. Army.
time as possible with your families and counseling interview with the unit investigation, through military channels to
loved ones and enjoy this important time commander. The unit commander will the approval authority. For the U.S. Army, Who is the approval authority?
of the year. Remember, you are all counsel the applicant alone and obtain their it is Commander, 8th Personnel The approval authorities for applications
important members of our community signature on the USFK Form 166, Command, Attn: EAPC-P-PA-M, APO AP for authorization to marry in the ROK are:
family. Let’s all have a safe holiday “Affidavit of Acknowledgement.” The 96205-0089 (Tel: 724-6532). ! Commander, 8th Personnel
season. intended spouse will not attend this After the application has been returned, See “Marriage” on Page 11
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Commander’s Hotline
Korean children prepare gif ts
Do you have comments or questions? E-mail
areaiitownhall@korea.army.mil or call 738-5017.
happy the children were to participate in such an important Korean Children wrapgifts with their friends for 2nd Infantry Division
Visiting and/in-country high school and Soldiers serving in Iraq.
endeavor.
college students of DoD military and civilian
“This is an important big event for us to help out, even
personnel, Department of State and DoDDS
though it is only a little thing for us to do,” said Huh. “I hope Korean children.
employees in Korea are invited to a free tour
all the Soldiers will be safe and that they enjoy the holidays.” Sandy Flint, one of the volunteer English teachers, for the
of the DMZ and Joint Security Area 9:45 a.m.
The children are part of a larger group of Korean children Korean mothers said she was honored to be part of the Sunday
- 6:30 p.m., Dec. 30, Program includes
taking English-language classes on Saturdays and Sundays event.
historical briefings and tours of Tunnel #3,
at the Korean Community Center. The English-language “It is a win-win situation, for the Soldiers receiving the
Observation Post Dora, Camp Bonifas and
program, sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, gifts and for the Korean-American friendships fostered
Panmunjeom. For information, call 723-4685
is managed by Michael Lee, a long time Yongsan ACS Korean- through participation in today’s event,” said Flint. “There are
or e-mail deleonc@usfk.korea.army.mil.
language instructor and Headstart program coordinator. All people all over the world that care about their (Soldiers) safety,
the English- language instructors are U.S. military and civilian
Militar y P ost Office
Post and the South Korean people are definitely no exception.”
Closures volunteers. Lee was responsible for organizing the Sunday’s The packages were delivered that Sunday afternoon by
All Army Main Post Offices will be closed on the gift wrapping and greeting-card writing. Lee and the small group of Americans.
following dates. “This is a great opportunity for community development, For information on volunteering as an English language
having local Korean children and their mothers put together teacher for Korean children and mothers, call Michael Lee at
Dec. 24 – Federal Holiday care packages for some Soldiers in Iraq,” said Spc. Erik 738-7999 or 010-6325-0765.
Dec. 25 – Christmas Day McCulley, a video specialist with Installation Management
Agency and one of the volunteer-English teachers for the E-mail teddy.datuin@us.army.mil
Dec. 27 – USFK Training Holiday
Dec. 31
Jan. 1
–
–
Federal Holiday
New Year’s Day
Climbing from Page 9
Jan. 3 – USFK Training Holiday operator-maintainer with the instruction team was trying to that goes into rescue,” Schillref said.
Headquarters Detachment, 36th impart to the students was recognizing “You can see it in the way they check
TTeam
eam TTraining
raining Signal Battalion. “It’s not that hard. predictable hazards. By the end of the each other out (before a climb). They
The 38th Medical Detachment will provide a 40- It’s not much different than rock course, he said he could recognize know what they’re doing.”
hour field sanitation team training Jan. 10-14, climbing.” competency developing.
Mar. 21-25 and May. 9-13 in Area II. For Schillref said the basic competency “There’s a whole thought process E-mail stephen.k.rosendahl@us.army.mil
information, call 724-6276 or e-mail
Job vacancy
For Inspector General
The Inspector General’s office for 8th U.S. Army By Pfc. Seo Kichul
and USFK are looking for qualified Soldiers, sergeant Area II Public Affairs Office
first class or promotable in the following specialties:
42L, 42A, 11B, 31B, and 31K. Also, captains to YONGSAN – The Far East
lieutenant colonels are encouraged to apply. For B r o a d c a s t i n g Ch i l d r e n ’s Ch o i r
information, call 723-4007 or e-mail performed hymns and many
bryants@korea.army.mil. Christmas carols in appreciation of
the U.S. service members Dec.5 in
Security Manager’s Course South Post Chapel.
MSC primary and alternate security manager’s course “The event was a great success
will be 8:30 a.m. to noon, Jan. 21, in Building and I’m sure everyone enjoyed the
2462. For information, call 723-6845 or 723-3378. evening,” said Pastor Billy Kim, a
renowned evangelist and broadcaster.
No-Host Benny Havens Social “I hope that the relationship of both
All West Point graduates are invited to a no-host PHOTO BY PFC. SEO KI CHUL countries continue to grow closer in
Benny Havens Social March 5 at the Dragon Hill While holding bright, red Christmas ornaments in each of their hands, the young ladies in years to come.”
Lodge. For information, e-mail the choir sang holiday melodies like, “Joy to the World,” and “Silent Night, Holy Night,”
RoundsM@korea.army.mil or during a performance before Area II residents at South Post Chapel, Yongsan Army Garrison.
Curriera@korea.army.mil.
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Marriage from Page 9 Experience Greater Seoul
Command for all Army personnel. of the proposed marriage date.
USO T
Toours
Commander, 7th Air Force for all Air Force Valid Korean identification card and name stamp.
personnel. Authority may be further delegated to the Two witnesses’ name stamps/seals, their Korean
Ski Tour – 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday
Chief, Military Personnel Branch of the 51st Combat addresses, and their Korean Identification Numbers.
Shilluk Temple(Mokah Buddhist Museum)
Support Group and the 8th Combat Support Group by Proof of termination of any prior marriage(s). – 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday
the Commander, 7th AF. This is often shown on the Family Census Register. Yousung Hot Spring Overnight Tour –
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea for all Written permission to marry from both parents Thursday - Dec. 24
Navy personnel. if the Korean spouse is under the age of 20. For information, call the Seoul USO office
Commander, Marine Corps Forces Korea for all More detailed information can be acquired at the at (02)-792-3380 or go www.uso.org/korea/
Marines. Local Ward Office. These papers typically take 2-3
months to process. Royal Asiatic T our
Tour
What if I’m a civilian? The most important thing is to understand the culture
A civilian would simply follow the process set by and customs. “The Korean Society is tight-knit and Magok-sa and Kakwon-sa Temple Tour
the U.S. Embassy. This includes completing several homogenous,” said McKee. – Saturday
forms for themselves and their intended spouse. Once McKee is from the state of Washington and Kyeryong-san National Park Hiking Tour
the appropriate forms have been compiled, they are estimates his hometown is 12-15 percent Korean. On – Sunday
taken to the embassy to be notarized and authenticated. a recent trip home, he took pictures to show his fiancée Tour to Cambodia or Myanmar – Dec.
The steps taken at the embassy can be completed that she wouldn’t be completely isolated from her 27 - 31
within a few hours. This information can be found on culture. Pugak Skyway Drive & In-wangsan Hike
the embassy’s Web site: http://usembassy.state.gov/ The U.S. Embassy also has a Web site that answers – Jan. 8
seoul/wwwh2510.html#ward many questions. It’s important to remember, though, For information, call (02)-763-9483 or visit
if you are a military member you should first consult the Web site about Royal Asiatic Society
What if my fiancée is a non-US citizen but not your commander before initiating the processes. There events.
Korean? are also several agencies that will gather the necessary
If your fiancée is from a country other than Korea paperwork for you, for a fee, saving you a lot of time. Entertainment
you must visit the embassy of that country to obtain “The most time-consuming element is the running
the official marriage documents. Your fiancée will need around to the different agencies. For someone who’s Concert – Mozart Festival Concert will
their passport. If the intended spouse is from Russia never been outside Itaewon, it can be kind of be 3 p.m. on Saturday in Recital Hall at Seoul
or Ukraine, they will need an access memorandum to daunting,” said McKee. Arts Center.
enter the USFK Installation, in accordance with Chapter Though he wasn’t fond of the paperwork, he Concert – Seoul Motet Choir
6, USFK Regulation 190-7. believes it’s for a good reason. Subscription Concert will be 8 p.m. Tuesday
In his opinion, Mckee said, “Being in Korea can be in Concert Hall at Seoul Arts Center. For
What are the steps that I need to take for my lonely, so it’s good that you can’t just run out and get information, call (02)-523-7295
Korean fiancée? married. It really gives you a chance to think over the Dance – Dance ‘Dream of Air’ will be 8
There are several documents a Korean National decision you’re making. Someone with any reservations p.m. on Thursday and 6 p.m. Dec. 24 in Jayu
must obtain to initiate the marriage process: probably wouldn’t make it through all the paperwork.” T h e a t e r a t S e o u l A r t s C e n t e r. F o r m o r e
Three copies in Korean and one in English of information, call (02)-521-8476
the Family Census Register issued within three months E-mail sharmonlebby@yahoo.com
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Community News
Services Center. For information, call community. To submit a request call holds Bible studies for Area II men
738-3760. the AFSC American Projects who want to learn to be better
Chairperson, Nancy Donahue at 736- husbands and leaders in their
Become a better speaker 5236 or e-mail community. Bible studies are held
Learn to become a better speaker AFSCAmericanProjects@yahoo.com. at the South Post Chapel 6 a.m.
through Toastmasters, every Tuesday, every Tuesday. Also, there is a
7 p.m., held at the Moyer Community Royal Asiatic Society men’s breakfast 8 a.m. on the first
Services Center, 2nd Floor Red Cross Lecture meetings are held in the Saturday of each month at the South
conference room. For information, call Daewoo Building, 8th Floor (near Seoul Post Chapel. For information, e-
011-9228-4175 or e-mail Train Station). For more information, mail ay.grandin@us.army.mil.
mnettrour@mailblocks.com. call 02-763-9483 or go to
Toastmasters is a public speaking club: www.raskorea.com. Club Beyond Youth Ministry
dedicated to improving member’s public Club beyond host many different
Community Events, speaking and leadership abilities. You can Quit smoking activities and Bible studies for High/
Classes and Meetings find out more about Toastmasters, by Smoking Cessation Clinic hosts new Middle School-aged children every
visiting their Web site, http:// groups every month for four one-hour week at Yongsan Army Garrison and
Scholarship application for NCOA www.toastmasters.org. group sessions. Medication is an option Hannam Village. For information,
Scholarship with all four classes. Free to participants call 011-9685-4170 or 3785-1954 or
The Non-commisioned Officers Become a Weight Management and self-referral preferred. For e-mail youthrev2001@yahoo.com.
Association, Dragon Hill Chapter #1507, member information, call 736-6693 or e-mail
offers competitive scholarships to Yongsan Weight Management Group Ok.Suh@kor.amedd.army.mil. Yongsan Baptist Church
eligible students who have not or will is now accepting members. This is a Yongsan Baptist Church offers
not receive a larger scholarship from weight management support group Support group meeting for people Tu e s d a y B i b l e s t u d y, 7 p . m . ,
another source. Mail all documentation open to everyone. Meetings are at 6:30 overweight Wednesday service, 7 p.m., and
in one complete packet to Non- p.m. Wednesday on the 1st and 3rd Weight management support group Sunday services, 11 a.m. and 6
commissioned Officers Association: The Wednesdays. For information, contact meetings are 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. the p.m. For information, call 011-731-
Dragon Hill Chapter NCOA Scholarship Jennifer Jones at 011-9699-7064 or first and third Mondays of each month. 0573, e-mail
Fund, PAS #450 Box 705, APO AP nannyhere@yahoo.com For information call 736-3029 or 736- pastor@yongsanbaptist.org or go
96206-0705. 6693. to www.yongsanbaptist.org.
American Projects Program
Health and Safety Services The Armed Forces Spouses’ Club Bible study
There are a variety of courses seeks to support worthy projects or Religious activities A weekly Bible study, “The Word
scheduled by American Red Cross. One needs. Through its American Projects and Christian Issues,” 7 p.m. to
program is baby-sitting, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., program, AFSC donates to Learn to be a better husband and 8:30 p.m. every Friday at the South
Saturday. To sign up, go to the ARC organizations serving the USFK leader Post Chapel. For information, call
office upstairs in the Moyer Community population who reside in the The Men of the Morning Calm 018-310-5178.
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Dec. 17-23
Friday Night Alexander Friday Night Taxi Alexander Christmas with Taxi
Lights Lights the Kranks
After the After the Team America: No Show Team America: Surviving Surviving
Sunset Sunset World Police World Police Christmas Christmas
S p o n g e b o b Shark TTale
ale — The sea S u r v i v i n g Team America: The Incredibles — National TTreasure
reasure —
Squarepants Movie underworld is shaken up Christmas — Facing World Police — Once one of the world's All his life, Benjamin Franklin
— There’s trouble brewing when the son of the shark another Christmas alone, Team America follows an top crimefighters fought Gates has been searching
in Bikini Bottom. Someone mob boss is found dead Drew decides to go back international police force evil and saved lives on a for a treasure no one
has stolen King Neptune’s and a young fish named to his idyllic childhood dedicated to maintaining daily basis. But fifteen believed existed. Gates’
crown, and it looks like Mr. Oscar is found at the home to spend the holidays global stability. Learning years later, he and his wife lifelong journey leads him to
Krab, SpongeBob’s boss, scene. Oscar takes with family. There is, that power hungry dictator have taken on civilian the last place anyone
is the culprit. Though he’s advantage of the situation however, one problem: the Kim Jong Il is out to identities. Itching for thought to look: a map
just been passed over for and makes himself look people living there now are destroy the world, the team action, the sidelined hidden on the back of the
the promotion of his like he killed the finned not Drew’s family. recruits Broadway star superhero gets his Declaration of
dreams, SpongeBob mobster. Oscar soon Nevertheless, Drew has Gary Johnston to go chance for a top secret Independence. In a race
stands by his boss, and comes to realize that his his mind set on an old- undercover. With the help assignment. Now, with the against time, Gates must
along with his best pal claim may have serious fashioned family of Team America, Gary fate of the world hanging elude the authorities, stay
Patrick, sets out on a consequences. Christmas, and the fact manages to slip into an in the balance, the family one step ahead of his
treacherous mission to that the “family” in question, arms dealer’s hideout to must come together and ruthless adversary,
Shell City to reclaim the the Valcos, are complete uncover the plan to destroy once again find the decipher the remaining
crown and save Mr. Krab’s strangers, isn’t about to the world. All the while they fantastic in their family life. clues and unlock the 2000-
life. put a crimp in his plans. are developing close year-old mystery behind
relationships that lead to America’s greatest national
love, jealousy and betrayal. treasure.
Sky Captain
Ray No Show and the World The Forgotten No Show No Show No Show
of Tomorrow
Closer Shark Tale Shark Tale Team America: Team America: Surviving Surviving
World Police World Police Christmas Christmas
Alexander Team America: Christmas with Christmas with Team America: No Show Closer
World Police the Kranks the Kranks World Police
Friday Night Christmas with Team America: Team America: No Show Closer Surviving
Lights the Kranks World Police World Police Christmas
Closer Closer Closer Team America: Team America: Team America: Team America:
World Police World Police World Police World Police
Shark Tale Shark Tale Shark Tale Ladder 49 Ladder 49 First Daughter First Daughter
Shark Tale Shark Tale Shark Tale Princess Diaries 2 Surviving Yu-Gi-Oh! Yu-Gi-Oh!
Christmas The Movie The Movie
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Current struggle requires patience, active waiting
Chaplain (Capt.) Robert C. Gresser yesterday. We are a nation at war. Obviously, this is not God who sanctions war (Joel), war in the name of justice
36th Signal Battalion the time for beating swords into plowshares and spears and war with the goal of an equitable and lasting peace.
into pruning hooks. The prophet Joel writes, “Beat your Furthermore, this God, our God, calls us to be agents in
Hear the words of the Prophet Isaiah: “He will judge plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into the struggle against evil.
between the nations and will settle disputes for many spears. Let the weakling say, ‘I am strong!’” (Joel 3:10) In my opinion, we must fight and we must wait. We
peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares This may be a difficult pill to swallow, especially here must fight. Joel’s words are words for today! We should
and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not on the Korean peninsula where we may be lulled into not shirk our duties as Soldiers of our country or as
take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war thinking that the current war on terrorism does not affect Soldiers in the kingdom of God. Struggle against evil is a
anymore.” (Isaiah 2:4) us, that somehow we have our own war to fight, one that struggle sanctioned by God.
What a wonderful thing: universal justice and peace. is separate from the overall struggle against terrorism. Nevertheless, we must wait. In our struggle, we must
But it hasn’t happened yet. This is the time of year many Locking ourselves in a cocoon and ignoring the struggle always realize that it is God who has, who is, and who will
Christians call Advent. Advent is a time of waiting. It is is not the type of waiting our faith demands of us. Our bring the ultimate victory. We should not lose hope in
the time when we acknowledge that all is not fulfilled; all faith demands active waiting. our struggle. Victory is assured. The words of Isaiah will
is not as it should be. The current struggle against injustice and terrorism, come to pass.
Lately, however, it seems as if the wait, the longing for against cowardly persons and evil tyrants, is a struggle, Let us fight and let us wait, not with impatience or
universal justice and peace is all the more difficult. The I believe, sanctioned by the Almighty, the God of Justice. despair, but with the assurance of a just cause and the
day of fulfillment seems farther away today than it was The same God who promises peace (Isaiah) is the same confidence of ultimate victory.
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T
he modern Santa Claus avond (“sinterklaas’s evening”) on w i l l
is a composite character December 5 or in Belgium, on receive
made up from the December 6. coal in
merging of two quite separate In Washington Irving’s History their stockings. Children following book A History of Santa Claus was
figures. The first of these is Saint of New York, Sinterklaas was the Dutch custom for sinterklaas written by L. Frank Baum, the same
Nicholas of Myra, a bishop of Americanized to “Santa Claus” but will “put out their shoe” — that is, man who wrote the Wizard of Oz.
Byzantine Anatolia (now in lost his bishop’s apparel, and was leave hay and a carrot for his horse In Scandinavia, the Tomte is closely
modern-day Turkey) famous for at first pictured as a thick-bellied in a shoe before going to bed — associated with Christmas, kindness
his generous gifts to the poor. In Dutch sailor with a pipe in a green sometimes weeks before the and generosity. This blend of
Europe he is still portrayed as a winter coat. Irving’s book was a sinterklaas avond. The next Nicholas of Myra and North
bearded bishop in canonical robes. lampoon of the Dutch culture in morning they will find the hay and European folklore helped popularize
The second character is Father New York, and much of this portrait carrot replaced by a gift; often, this the design of Santa. (Urban legend
Christmas, which remains the is his joking invention. Santa Claus is a March pane figurine. Naughty has it that Santa Claus in his current
British name for Santa Claus. appeared in various-colored children were once told that they guise was in fact created by Coca-
Father Christmas dates back at costumes as he gradually became would be left a roe (a bundle of Cola, though this is highly unlikely.)
least as far as the 17th century in amalgamated with the figure of sticks) instead of sweets, but this To this day, Santa Claus still appears
Britain, and pictures of him survive Father Christmas, but red soon practice has been discontinued. on Coca-Cola products each year
from that era, portraying him as a became popular after he appeared Many postal services allow around Christmastime.
well-nourished bearded man wearing such on an 1885 children to send letters to Santa The depiction of Santa at the
dressed in a long, green, fur-lined Christmas card. His horse was Claus pleading their good behaviour North Pole also reflected popular
robe. He typified the spirit of good converted to reindeer and a sleigh, and requesting gifts; these letters opinion about industry. In some
cheer at Christmas, and was the black peters (which were in fact may be answered by postal images of the early 1900s, Santa was
reflected in the “Spirit of Moorish slaves) were converted to workers or other volunteers. depicted as personally making his
Christmas Present” in Charles elves, and, in an attempt to move (Canada Post has a special postal toys by hand in a small workshop
Dickens’ famous story, A the origin of the festivities away code for letters to Santa Claus: H0H like a craftsman. Eventually, the idea
Christmas Carol. from their pagan background to a 0H0.) emerged that he had numerous elves
When the Dutch still owned the more Christian one, the date was Historically, one of the first responsible for making the toys, but
land that later became New York, moved forward a few weeks to the artists to capture Santa Claus’ the toys were still handmade by each
they brought the Saint Nicholas’ celebrated day of the birth of image as we know him today was individual elf working in the
eve legend with them to the Jesus: Christmas. Thomas Nast, an American traditional manner. By the end of the
Americas, but without the red In the United States, the tradition cartoonist of the 19th century. In century, the reality of mass
mantle and other symbols. The is to leave Santa a glass of milk 1862, a picture of Santa illustrated mechanized production became more
name Santa Claus is derived from and cookies; in Britain, he is given by Nast appeared in Harper’s fully accepted by the Western public.
the character ’s Dutch name, whisky and mince pies instead. Weekly. It is believed the inspiration That shift was reflected in the
Sinterklaas. Note that in Dutch, British children also leave out a for his image came from a mythical modern depiction of Santa’s
the feast is called ‘sinterklass feest’ carrot for Rudolph, Santa’s German character called Pelznickel residence—now often humorously
and it celebrates the birthday of reindeer, and are told that if they (Furry Nicholas) who visited portrayed as a fully mechanized
sinterklaas during sinterklaas are not good all year round, they naughty children in their sleep. The production facility, equipped with the
latest manufacturing technology, and
There are variations on Santa’s appearance, based upon the region he’s set in. Here are a few: overseen by the elves with Santa and
Mrs. Claus as managers. Many TV
St. Nicholas American German Santa
commercials depict this as a sort of
Santa
humorous business, with Santa’s
elves acting as a sometimes
mischievously disgruntled
workforce, cracking jokes and
pulling pranks on their boss.
Editors Note: This article taken
from Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia: http://
en.wikipedia.org. The original
article can be found at http://
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_claus.
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Holiday Food Court Hours Macdonald takes a piece of Korean history home
Dec. 24: 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Area III Public Affairs Office Quonset that had been demolished at Camp Macdonald, along with an Area III coin, a
Dec. 25: Closed Humphreys, Frace said. traditional Korean A-Frame for lifting and
Dec. 31: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. CAMP HUMPHREYS – A model “The top lifts up and you can look inside,” carrying heavy objects, a candle and a pair
Jan. 1: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Quonset hut was among mementos said Frace. “Area III staff directors put a of scissors to remind the general of ribbon-
given to the outgoing Installation bunk with a Soldier to represent Brig. Gen. cuttings attended in Area III.”
Dallas Cowboy Management Agency- Korea Region
Cheerleaders Director at his farewell dinner Nov. 29
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders will perform at at Yongsan Garrison in Seoul.
6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Camp Humphreys Brig. Gen. John A. Macdonald was
Community Activities Center. For information, call presented the Quonset by Area III
753-8825. Commander Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr.
and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert R.
Breakfast with Santa Frace on behalf of the U.S. Army Area
Free digital photos of the kids with Santa will be III Support Activity and Camp
available at “Breakfast with Santa” from 9-11 a.m. Humphreys. Macdonald is on his way
Saturday and Sunday at the Nitewatch at Camp to the U.S. Army Community and
Humphreys. For information, call 753-3101. Family Support Center, which oversees
the Army’s Morale, Welfare and
Holiday Ser vices Recreation programs.
at Freedom Chapel “The general was really surprised
Holiday services have been scheduled at Freedom
and enjoyed the presentation because he
Chapel at Camp Humphreys for the following dates.
was so big on getting rid of old buildings
! Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec. 24 at
as we improve the quality of life here,”
6:30 p.m.
said Frace.
! Christmas Catholic Mass, Dec. 25 At 10 a.m.
The model Quonset presented to
! New Year’s “Nitewatch” Service, Dec. 31 at 11
Macdonald was fashioned by the Area PHOTO STEVE DAVIS
p.m. BY
III Directorate of Public Works metal An American flag hangs above the model Quonset hut Area III presented to outgoing Installation
For information, call Freedom Chapel at 753-7269.
shop from the metal of an original Management Agency-Korea Region Director Brig. Gen. John A. Macdonald.
Area III
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Christmas at Humphreys
About 150 Humphreys American Elementary School children put on a Christmas program for
their parents Dec. 8, singing Christmas songs to the accompaniment of Verna Redd, their music
teacher. The kindergarten class wears Santa-style hats in celebration of the holiday.
Above: Volunteers and members of the Army Community Service crew display the banner being
sent to Soldiers deployed to Iraq. The banner features handprints and personal messages from
friends and family wishing happy holidays to the deployed Soldiers. The banner accompanies
care packages containing items wanted and needed by Soldiers in the field.
Right: A father helps his daughter make Christmas cards at the Commander’s Community
Center at Camp Humphreys. PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS
Dec. 17, 2004 Page 25
Door Grinners
Pfc. Jose Melendez, a UH-60
Blackhawk helicopter crew chief with
Company C, 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation
Regiment headquartered at K-16 Air Base
in Seoul, demonstrates how the M-60
machine gun is mounted onto the aircraft
as a Taegu American School student looks
on Dec. 8.
Two aircraft from the unit’s “Charlie
South” Detachment, based at the Walker
Army Heliport, landed on the Taegu
American School soccer field to give
students an opportunity to see the
helicopters up close. Cub and Boy Scouts
from the school received special thanks
and certificates from the flight crews for
scouring the landing zone and removing
debris prior to the their arrival.
“This is like a mini air show,” said Chief
Warrant Officer Brian E. Parrotte,
detachment commander. “Some people
will never get to fly in a helicopter but this,
at least, gives kids a chance to climb on
board and see what it is like first-hand.”
PHOTO BY GALEN PUTNAM
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Department of Defense
Schools Sur vey
The Department of Defense Education Agency is
conducting a customer satisfaction survey through
Feb. 28. The survey is open to all fourth- to 12th-
grade Department of Defense Education Agency
students, the parents or sponsors of all students,
Choe Hye-chin, a supply technician for the U.S.
and the teachers. The survey is available online
Army Material Support Center Korea’s Supply
and at any Department of Defense Education
and Transportation Directorate, paints a child’s
Agency and is completely anonymous. For
Pak Kum-hui and her son receive a Christmas gift from Kim Yon-hui after entering the Children’s face during the annual Christmas party for
information, visit www.dodea.edu.
Christmas Party at Camp Carroll Dec. 11. Both women are Camp Carroll employees. children of Camp Carroll employees.
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HOLIDAY NOTES
HOLIDAY
Camp Walker Holiday Events: Camp Henry Holiday Events: ! The Hialeah Women’s Club is sponsoring a children’s Christmas
party 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Haven Community Center. It
! The Camp Walker Community Activity Center is accepting ! The Camp Henry Army Community Service is hosting a shopping trip is open for all children in the community. For more information, call
homemade-cookie donations through Dec. 20. For information, call to Osan 8 a.m. Dec. 11. It is free of charge. For information, call 768- Master Sgt. Tracy Pope-Dixon at 763-3773.
Chong Sam-yong at 764-4123. 7112. ! Christmas bingo will be 3 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Camp Hialeah
! The Area IV Exceptional Family Member Program is sponsoring ! The Area IV Exceptional Family Member Program is hosting a Community Activity Center. For information, call 763-7392.
a shopping trip to Osan Saturday. The trip will depart 8 a.m. from the children’s Christmas party 6 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Camp Henry Army ! The Camp Hialeah Bowling Center is hosting a Christmas Party
Camp Walker library. The trip is for sponsors and families enrolled in Community Service. For information, call 768-7112. 6 p.m. Dec. 23. For information, call 763-3789.
the Exceptional Family Member Program. Reservations required. For ! Santa will be visiting on-duty Soldiers 8 a.m. Dec. 25 on Camp
information, call Marietta Dixon at 768-8329. Camp Carroll Holiday Events: Hialeah. For information, call 763-7392.
! The Evergreen Golf Club pro shop is having a Christmas sale ! Holiday volleyball and basketball tournaments will be Dec. 27
Monday – Dec. 19. For information, call Ray Cragun at 764-4601. ! The Camp Carroll Community Activity Center is hosting the children’s – 30, and a racquetball tournament will be Dec. 28 – 30 at the Camp
! The Camp Walker Community Activity Center is accepting holiday party 1 p.m. Dec. 11. For information, call 765-7484. Hialeah Fitness Center. For information, call 763-7703.
Christmas Santa delivery orders Tuesday – Dec. 22. Orders will be ! The Camp Carroll Apple Blossom Cottage is hosting the holiday
accepted for only camps Walker, Henry and George. The presents potluck luncheon noon – 2 p.m. Dec. 21. For information, call 765- Camp George Holiday Events:
will be delivered 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 23. For information, call 7049.
Chong Sam-yong at 764-4123. ! Camp Carroll Child and Youth Services is having a family celebration ! The Camp George Child Development Center has planned
! The Hilltop Club on Camp Walker is offering Christmas Eve feast 4 p.m. Dec. 23. For more information, call 765-8738. several events for the Holiday season. Santa will be visiting the
special menu 5 – 7 p.m. Dec. 24. There is no cover charge. For ! A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be 11 a.m. Dec. 23 at the Camp Camp George Child Development Center 9:30 a.m. Dec. 21. The
information, call 764-4985. Carroll Fitness Center. For information, call 765-8287. Children Around the World celebration will be 9:30 a.m. Dec. 23.
! King and Queen of the Hill bowling tournament will be Dec. 25 ! The Camp Carroll Hideaway Club is hosting a Holiday Bash 8 p.m. The parents potluck luncheon will follow. For information, call 768-
at the Camp Walker Bowling Center. For information, call 764-4334. Dec. 24. For more information, call 765-8574. 7707.
! The Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker is offering ! Colorama bowling night will be 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dec. 25 at the Camp
Christmas buffet 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dec. 25. For information, call Carroll Bowling Center. For information, call 765-8409. Holiday R eligious Ser vices:
Religious
764-4060.
! The Camp Walker Community Activity Center is hosting a Camp Hialeah Holiday Events: ! The Camp Hialeah Protestant service and Christmas caroling
Christmas Open House Dec. 25 with a 1 p.m. table tennis will be 6 p.m. Dec. 24 at the Post Chapel.
tournament; a 2 p.m. chess tournament, and a 5 p.m. pool ! The Busan Pub on Camp Hialeah is offering holiday dinners to go ! The Camp Carroll Christmas Eve Protestant candlelight service
tournament. For more information, call Chong Sam-yong at 764- through Dec. 30. For information, call 763-3685. will be 7 p.m. Dec. 24 at the Post Chapel followed by Lord’s
4123. ! Photos with Santa will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Camp Hialeah Supper.
! The Taegu Area Running Club is hosting a community 5- Community Activity Center. For more information, call 763-7392. ! The Camp Walker Catholic Children’s Mass will be 5 p.m.
kilometer run 9 a.m. Jan. 1 at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp ! The Camp Hialeah Child and Youth Services Holiday Dance show will Dec. 24 at the Post Chapel followed by Catholic Christmas party 6
Walker. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. For information, call be 3 p.m. Saturday at the Camp Hialeah Fitness Center. For more p.m. Protestant Candlelight Service will be 7 p.m. and Catholic
Patrick Noble at 768-8238. information, call 763-3536. Midnight Mass will start 10 p.m.
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Commissar
Commissaryy Car oling
Caroling
Scholarship Available
Applications for the Scholarship for Military
Children Program are available at Area IV
commissaries. Completed applications are due at
the commissaries by Feb. 16. For information, call
Alan Esperas at 764-5310 or visit
www.militaryscholar.org.
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Language Instructor
Minsook Kwon
‘suhn-mool’
The phrase of the week
“Please take my gift.”
Juel-guh-oon
suhng-tahn-juhl eem-nee-dah.
Nae. Juel-guh-oon
suhng-tahn-juhl eem-nee-dah.
Suhng-tahn-juhl-ae
muh hah-sae-yo?
(Gyo-hwae)-ae gah-yo.
Jae suhn-mool
bah-due-sae-yo.
Gahm-sah-hahm-nee-dah.