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• Focus on Family .......................................6 • Chemical Warfare ...................................7 • Military News ............................................8 • Hire Military ............................................. 10 • Education ...................................................11 • Move it! ...................................................... 14 • Sports ......................................................... 16 • Housing ..................................................... 17 • Just For Laughs ..................................... 23

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CHRIS MELENDEZ

By Carlos Kremer

When we think of a true American Hero, what comes to mind?

Someone with incredible leadership qualities who inspires, motivates and comes back against all odds to accomplish the unimaginable and become a huge success… that’s what we think. Chris Melendez , Army veteran, Purple Heart recipient and TNA wrestling superstar is that and so much more. His amazing story begins as a young man who always had two goals in this life. First was to serve in our armed forces for our great nation and the other was to be a professional wrestler. Many people accomplish the first goal and that is admirable, respected and shows the great patriotism our country loves. The second goal seems like more of a fantasy, especially when one has to overcome the extreme challenges that were given to him as a result of achieving his first dream. Melendez has achieved both and is truly a remarkable story, one of passion, determination and drive with a refusal to let life limit him in any regard.

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Chris Melendez was raised in Spanish Harlem in New York City. He joined the Army at age 17 and was even more inspired to serve by the 9/11 tragedy that rocked the United States of America to its very core. His father, grandfather and uncle all served in our military and it was only natural for him to follow suit, stating that it was his duty and honor to do so. After training he was sent off to Baghdad, Iraq and in 2006 with only 23 days left on his tour there his life changed forever. Chris was to be off this day but instead volunteered to be in the lead Humvee operating as the gunner on a night patrol.

Dangerous? Yes, but this is the type of man Chris is, one that leads by example and always up to protect our country. A few minutes after the patrol had begun Chris’ Humvee was hit by an IED. He immediately noticed a leg many feet away and thought, “Oh no, someone is in real trouble.” That’s when he looked and noticed his left leg was gone from the knee down.

He was then sent to Germany for immediate hospitalization and treatment and could only breathe at 8% on his own. He was in a coma and resuscitated three times from death’s door.

This is when his remarkable comeback began. He had lost his leg, part of his jaw that had to be replaced by a bone graft on his hip, and almost lost his left arm. He endured horrific nightmares that he still has to this day and countless other emotional and physical chal-

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Chris stated “I was so positive and had such a great attitude in my eight months of recovery in rehab to heal and walk again that people were truly concerned about my well-being. They thought something must be wrong and couldn’t believe that someone could have that kind of mental toughness.”

Well, they were wrong. It’s that kind of attitude that brought him back training to fulfill his second dream, that of becoming a professional wrestler.

Fast track to year 2011 and Chris is hungry, pursuing his goals. He found a small wrestling gym in Brooklyn where he trained for months and finally caught a big break. The Wounded Warrior Foundation and Ken Anderson helped Chris get in touch with the famous Bully Ray and Devon Tag team wrestlers who had their own gym in Florida called Team 3D Academy of Professional Wrestling. After hearing his story and all that he had been through, the tag team said, “If you can get over to our Academy you can train for free.”

Another step closer to his impossible goal, Chris met and got his personal trainer, friend and life coach Dan Carr into his corner to help him and trained harder than ever. Two years later, he was found and signed by TNA Wrestling and the rest is history. Chris

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is now a big star reason why he has and role model to recovered so fast so many. He can be and didn’t let the seen on Spike TV loss of a leg take every Wednesday away his dreams night nationwide. and goals. Asked if His father and his he was loving life friends have been after all that he’d amazed but not been thru, he reshocked by what plied, “We as a peoChris has done ple must adapt and because he always overcome. I was has been a leader happy, believe it and never let life or not, when I was get him down. The injured because I 6’3” 232-pound knew that I could warrior has made handle it where it back to the top others may have a of the mountain tougher time. We after a grueling need to remember eight-year comewho and what we back. are and that we When I asked Chris on duty with the Army’s 4th are living in the him what message Infantry Division. Photo courtesy TNA greatest country on he has for others Wrestling. earth. Stop whining facing a physical and realize what challenge in life he quickly responded, we have, then do something with your “We are the only ones that set and can life.” I asked if his prosthetic leg limexceed limitations. If someone is em- ited him in the ring and he answered barrassed by an ailment or challenge quickly, “You should see me move withI will stand on one leg and be that out it. I am trouble to anyone who takes inspiration. We are not handicapped, me lightly.” we are challenged! Every one of us is We won’t make that mistake Chris challenged either physically or men- and anyone in the ring who does will tally and this for me is the same kind have a big surprise coming their way, of fight, just a different battlefield.” that is for certain. Chris Melendez, To this day Chris still feels the phan- Warrior, Motivator, Hero, and living tom pain in his left leg and nonexistent proof that we as Americans can achieve foot. “I still feel the pain and feel my our dreams no matter what stands in boots on that foot years later,” Chris our way. states. This is a man who took tragedy, stared it down and destroyed it.

Carlos It’s easy to see why Chris Melendez Kremer, is a true American hero. When asked Military Press what message he has for our troops, Sportswriter he simply stated, “I feel guilty that I’m and Captain not over there in Iraq or anywhere else USMC (Ret.) with them. They are my family.” This positive approach and mindset is the

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Military family strengths

By Kim Crosby, PhD., a FOCUS Site Director Every family has goals. Sometimes, you can reach a larger goal by setting a series of smaller, more achievable steps. This way you get the result you want without feeling like you’re making a huge effort. After reflecting on the goals of the Military families who come to FOCUS, I’ve noticed something: These amazing military families make small changes to help manage the ongoing stresses of military life. Below are four strategies that I see military families use every day to stay resilient and strong.

Show appreciation

Military families are really good at showing appreciation for each other.

Parents hug their children, siblings praise each other, and families remember to say thank you. Appreciating where you are and what you have is important given the uncertainty of military life.

Go with the flow

Military families are incredibly flexible. They get creative and don’t sweat the small stuff. Families get news about an unexpected PCS or deployment and the parents say “Okay, we can work around that. We can figure out a way to get through this.” This

flexible attitude helps kids to feel safe during times of transition.

Value being togther

Military families seem to recognize that they are stronger when they are together.

Of course, this does not always mean physically together.

Military families are great at creating the feeling of ‘family togetherness” even when they are separated. This can be achieved through the Internet and phone calls, along with family meetings at home, family fun days, or staying connected with other supportive adults and organizations in the community.

Enhance your strengths

There is great strength in military families. One of the most important things military families do is to build on what they do well. They often discover their strengths though challenging times and build on them. They are able to see the silver lining in challenging situations and learn from the experience, honing their skills for the next go round. They don’t dwell on the past, and instead enhance their strengths to prepare for the future.

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The shameful letter “A”

Whenever you You can’t change talk about guilt history or undo Chemical and shame you something you’ve strike at the dark already done. heart of substance It’s impossible. with Keith Angelin use disorder. In So you may have MBA, CADC-II, CNDAI a broader sense lied but you’re these feelings fall not a liar, cheated under the topic of but you’re not a morals, principles, ethics, honesty and cheater, stolen but you’re not a thief, decency. To those of us suffering from punched someone but you’re not a batcompulsive substance use, these things terer, abused drugs and alcohol but are as far away as the moon is from the you’re not an addict or alcoholic. Not earth. Like the moon, we can see mo- anymore. Turning shame into guilt rerality very clearly because we are pain- moves the “A.” fully aware of our sins. Yet we just canAre you willing to stop punishnot touch the honest light of truth. It is ing yourself for being something you too far away. are not? If so you can transform your I’m reminded of the classic Ameri- shame into guilt, then address each can novel The Scarlet Letter by Na- guilty act in a healthy way until your thaniel Hawthorne. The story centers conscious is clear. on a woman convicted of adultery.

As a person in recovery, it was essenThe year is 1642 and she is a Puritan. tial for me to go through the process of Puritans were a strict religious group turning my shame into guilt, then dealthat considered adultery a very serious ing with the guilt. I was great at abussin indeed. The woman will not name ing drugs and alcohol, lying and manipthe father. As a result she is forced to ulating. For me it was a 24-hour a day, wear a big, red “A” sewn on her dress. 7-days a week job. I am not proud of the The “A” stands for adultery; an out- many things I did to fuel my habit. But ward sign of her inner sin. It is a sign if I thought for one minute that any of of shame. those things I did defined me, I would The letter “A” could just as easily jump off a tall building. They were that represent Alcoholic or Addict because bad. Before recovery I couldn’t breathe too many people struggling with sub- under the weight of my shame. Instead stance abuse live as if there was a big, of jumping, I chose to act myself into red “A” branded on their chest. They thinking. I turned to AA, NA and CA. live in shame, allowing what they did to I prayed. I got honest. I changed my define who they are. This is a lie we tell friends. I became responsible for my ourselves to stay stuck in our disease. actions. I dealt with the consequences The woman in the story was more or of my past. I didn’t drink or use no matless a victim of her times. Back then, ter what. I was forgiven by others and committing adultery made you an adul- by myself. terer. You were your sin. Consequently I now choose to believe I am a good she wore the “A” until she died, at person, as you are. I am not the sum of which time the “A” was chiseled into my sins. Nor are you. her tombstone. End of story.

Keith Angelin, MBA, CADC-II, But what about your story? Do you CNDAI, is a Master’s level, board-certihave to wear your “A” until you die? fied alcohol & drug counselor, and naThere is a difference between guilt and tionally certified intervention specialshame, and it’s important to know what ist. His 14-year battle with drugs and it is because it will make a difference alcohol included multiple overdoses. when it’s time to chisel your tombstone. His recovery compelled him to re-evalGuilt refers to feeling bad about uate his life and share the miracle with something you did or failed to do. In others. He is author of the “At Home contrast, shame is the belief that you Recovery Workbook.” Learn more at are defective as a human being. Guilt is www.InterventionRx.com. Send your a feeling about a behavior, while shame comments to Keith4Counseling@ is a belief you have about yourself. gmail.com.

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Don’t forget to update DEERS San Diego The lives of service members and their families are full of transitions.

Whether it’s permanent change of station moves, retiring, going from Reserve status to active duty or something else, the one constant is change.

The good news is that your TRICARE coverage can stick with you through these life changes, but you do have to make sure that your records in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) are up to date with your latest life events.

This means you should keep all your personal information – address, duty status, phone numbers, and email addresses – up to date. It’s important to review DEERS as soon as possible whenever you move or experience one of the following life events:

• Activation • Deactivation • Separation or retirement • Becoming Medicare eligible Changing your contact information in DEERS is easy and can be done online at milConnect (www.dmdc.osd. mil/milconnect), by fax or mail, or in person at the nearest uniformed services identification (ID) card office.

One thing you can’t update yourself in DEERS is your duty status – only your Service can make those updates. Whenever you have a change in your duty status, check DEERS to make sure it’s accurate. You can find your nearest ID card offices online with the RAPIDS Site Locator atwww.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/.

Other life events that can affect your TRICARE eligibility and require

Sailors, Marines to conduct Maritime Prepositioning Force exercise off coast of San Diego U.S. Navy and Marine Corps expeditionary forces are scheduled to participate in a Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) exercise, Exercise Pacific Horizon 2015, off of the coast of Southern California and ashore at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oct. 2028, 2014.Pacific Horizon is a scenario-driven Humanitarian Assistance/ Disaster Relief exercise designed to train the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in MPF operations. The exercise will test staffs in the planning and execution of MPF operations, civil-military security assistance, and infrastructure renovations in a series of live and constructive training events. Exercises like PH15 provide realistic, relevant training necessary for effective global crisis response expected of the Navy and Marine Corps.

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Marine Expeditionary Brigade will employ the latest technologies and operational techniques to accomplish PH15 training objectives. This exercise will involve ship to shore off-loads of equipment and humanitarian resources as well as disaster relief and ground security operations.

PH15 participants include U.S. Navy Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) command element, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (1st MEB) command element and the following composited forces: USNS MONTFORT POINT (Mobile Landing Platform, MLP-1), USNS DAHL (LMSR), USNS WILLIAMS (TAK), Naval Beach Group One (NBG1), Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1) , Beach Master Unit One (BMU-1), Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1), Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU5), Marine Wing Support Squadron 373

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you to update DEERS include: • Marriage or divorce • Birth or adoption of a child • Change in a student’s full-time enrollment status Many DEERS updates require supporting documentation, including: marriage, birth, or death certificates, Medicare cards and Social Security Administration notification letters and orders or DD Forms214/discharge orders.

A list of required documentation for various types of updates is available atwww.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/. Make sure to review the list and bring the appropriate documents with you, or you may not be able to make the updates you need.

For more information on how to update DEERS information, go to www. tricare.mil/DEERS.

Military Book Fair

On Saturday, Nov. 8, in San Diego, the USS Midway will provide a dramatic setting as best selling authors plan on honoring military veterans presented by the Us4Warriors veteran’s support foundation and American Legion. The authors are hoping this will become a yearly tradition because it falls out on the weekend before Veterans Day. Book enthusiasts are invited to attend this unique event, “Veteran Benefit Book Fair” (www.veteransbookfair. org) between 10 am and 4 pm.

Assistance for family caregivers

Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC) offers services to family caregivers of adults with chronic and disabling conditions or diseases. With a team of highly-qualified, professional staff, SCRC helps families through a full range of programs and services.

To be eligible for services, a client must be assisting/caring for an adult with a cognitive impairing condition that occurred after the age of 18 (for example: dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease), or someone age 60 years and older in need of assistance with daily living activities. Services are for residents of San Diego and Imperial counties.

For more info about any of our services, contact by email atscrc@ caregivercenter.org, or call (858) 268-4432 or (800) 827-1008.

Because all proceeds go to veteran organizations people who want a book signed will have to buy books at the Midway/Fair bookstore. But the added benefit is that for every book sold a free book is sent to those on active duty. For the price of a Midway ticket, people can meet best-selling authors, purchase a book for signature, and take a tour of the Midway, a ship steeped in history. Readers can also have the opportunity to obtain a collector’s item, a personal written note from an author answering a question they always wanted to ask, or win one of many silent auctions of signed books by number one best selling authors.

The organizers hope that people will not be fooled by the title since there will be over forty authors, all from various genres from women’s issues to science fiction. Panel discussions with many of the authors will include: Veteran Characters”; “Female Heroines”; “Hot and Cold Wars”; “Terrorists and Politics” and “Guns and Needles.” In addition there will be a Q/A with Hank Steinberg, the executive producer of the television shows “The Last Ship” and “Without A Trace.” Others in attendance include Catherine Coulter, Charles and Caroline Todd, James Rollins, Ted Bell, C. J. Lyons, T. Jefferson Parker, Jan Burke, D. P. Lyle, Iris and Roy Johansen, W.C. Reed, Amy Hatvany, Andrew Kaplan, and Dale Brown.

Also attending is U.S. Navy SEAL CDR (Ret) Rorke Denver, star the movie Act of Valor and U.S. Navy SEAL sniper LTCDR (Ret) Shane Reilly, former XO of the Navy SEAL Training Command.

The authors want to emphasize that as Americans, we are living in perilous times and without those willing to sacrifice, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice, to preserve our freedoms we would be in dire straights. They hope Americans will take the time to attend this patriotic event.

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Military divorce stats In all walks of life and throughout the world, divorce rates have steadily risen over time. Over a span of 10 years, about one-third of all first marriages will end in divorce. Because of the rigors of life in the military, many people would be unsurprised to learn that military marriages fare no better than civilian ones.

Armed forces life, particularly during times of conflict, can put a great deal of stress on a relationship. Experts cited on Military.com said that the length and frequency of separations contributes to the divorce rate, and

credited a dip in 2012 to a decrease in deployments.

In all, about 57% of service members are married. The marriage rate is highest in the Army, with 59.6% of active duty members married; the Marine Corps has the lowest rate, with only 48.9% of its members married. Just under half of all military personnel are in marriages with civilians (46.6%). Just 6.7% of those who are enlisted are married to another service person. This is not surprising, since our armed forces members skew heavily male, with are DIVORCE, cont’d. on Page 18

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PART I

Why hiring a military veteran could be your best business decision Why aren’t hiring managers recruiting veterans?

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By Lida Citroën, Principal, LIDA360, LLC With the nation in recovery, investment in resources is growing. We see new commercial construction underway, roads and highways under repair, and consumer spending on the uptick.

With all this new growth, companies are starting to loosen the stronghold on hiring freezes initiated when our economy was plummeting. Yes, as hiring managers and recruiters across the country seek to find talent, a highly untapped and ready workforce awaits employment. Currently there are roughly 163,000 unemployed post-9/11 veterans and more than 600,000 unemployed veterans overall. These individuals are the beneficiaries of more than $130 billion of investment in training, education, and skill building from the US government.

Hiring former military personnel could be the best business decision a company (and a hiring manager) makes.

Why aren’t hiring managers recruiting veterans?

There is a disconnect between veterans and civilian hiring managers, and it goes both ways. Veterans overwhelmingly leave military service unprepared and unarmed with the tools to position themselves as viable candidates to civilian companies, and hiring managers are unskilled and untrained in how to recruit military veterans for jobs outside of service.

The challenges include:

Reading the resume

Hiring managers often lack training to read and understand a military resume. What does being an E-6 mean?

Did a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force hold more management responsibility than a Major in the Army?

What does it mean that you did Command and Control Battle Management Operations in the Air Force, and how is it relevant for the position I’m recruiting for?

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Inability to sell themselves

In the military culture, the focus is on mission, unit, and the person next to you, not on you. Self-promotion and self-focus are unacceptable and discouraged. Therefore, when veterans leave service, they struggle when answering questions such as, “Tell me about a success you had that you are most proud of.” To the veteran, this would mean being disloyal. To the hiring manager, not getting an answer is frustrating and suspicious.

PTSD

Civilian media has not done an adequate job of educating the public about PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and the numerous other challenges former military live with after service. We intuitively believe that someone who has “seen the unthinkable” and lived in conditions of violence, hostility, and stress for a long period of time will undoubtedly have emotional effects long after the situations change. But what does that mean for a hiring manager looking to add a new team member to their company?

Skills not transferrable

Without a clear outline of which military skills translate to which civilian job responsibilities, it may be unreasonable to expect that hiring managers with no military experience can understand how someone who worked front lines in the infantry can lead their IT staff through a new project.

Or, how a combat medic is qualified to hold a sales position in their pharmaceutical company.

Fit in the organization

Hiring managers seek skills, experience, and talent in recruiting new employees, and they look for cultural fit as well. Each candidate is evaluated for the value they bring and can offer to new and existing teams, how well they will assimilate into the organization, and where they will lead. The perception that a military veteran is used to barking orders, meeting high-stress timelines, and putting feelings aside for execution on mission can deter recruiters from evaluating a veteran candidate.

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Veterans see their work as a career, not a job. To them, a job is the place you show up, perform work, and earn a wage for services. A career, on the other hand, is where you commit your whole self, build a foundation of skills, talents, and experience, and add value to the organization, the mission, and the team at every step. www.MilitaryPress.com • editorsdesk@militarypress.com

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questions to ask before selecting an online university

By Western Governors University For many active military members and their spouses, earning an online degree is becoming increasingly attractive. The flexibility and convenience of online universities allow those juggling work and family responsibilities to advance their education without putting their lives on hold. Finding a reputable, accredited online university that offers a program that meets your needs requires doing some homework.

Here are ten questions you need to ask before you choose a school.

1. Does the school offer the degree program you need to advance your education and career?

If you’re considering a teaching or nursing degree, will it prepare you to be licensed? Is there a master’s degree program that will help you progress in your profession?

2. Are the programs challenging and rigorous enough?

Going to college requires a significant investment of time and money, be sure to find out all you can about the

coursework, quality of resources, and degree requirements. Easy isn’t a good thing in this instance—you want to know that you’ve successfully completed a demanding program that prepares you for success.

3. Is the school accredited?

Online universities should have regional accreditation, just like campus-based institutions. A good online school may also have national accreditation from the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), and individual degree programs like Education and Nursing should also be accredited by bodies such as the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

4. Are employers willing to hire graduates of this online university?

Ask the enrollment staff at the university you’re considering to share feedback (surveys, placement statistics, etc.) from employers who’ve hired their grads.

5. How does the degree program work, what is the learning process?

Be sure you understand how you’ll be expected to study, learn, and complete tests and assignments. Online universities use several different academic models: • Traditional college courses – led by instructors – are delivered online, requiring students to attend at set times. School terms are generally divided into traditional semesters, and students may only start work at the beginning of these terms. Students earn credit for time spent in class and completion of assignments and tests.

• Competency-based programs provide students with learning resources in degree subject matter, allowing students to study and learn on their own schedules, advancing as they demonstrate content mastery.

• Combined online/traditional programs, which require students to attend class both online and in person, are also available.

6. How much will it cost?

Some online universities charge tu-

ition rates twice as high as those of a public institution. While almost all offer financial aid, make sure to choose wisely to avoid incurring unnecessary debt. Students who wish to accelerate their degree programs should look for schools with programs that allow acceleration—this can help save overall costs. And, ask if the university offers scholarships.

7. What type of help and support does the school offer its enrolled students?

Because the student won’t be on campus in most instances, it is important to make sure that the school provides the necessary support. Ask if each student is assigned an advisor or mentor, how often the student will be able to communicate with an advisor, and who will be available to provide ONLINE, cont’d. on Page 24

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Charity provides world-class sporting activities to Purple Heart recipients The Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was started in 2007 to serve our military heroes that have returned home after being wounded in combat.

Much more than a handshake or ovation at a ball game; WWIA takes these Purple Heart recipients on weekendlong events in small group settings with a senior mentor in order to provide them with world-class hunting and fishing experiences with other Wounded Warriors. This allows them to experience the mental and physical healing powers of the great outdoors.

Additionally, they can reengage in the camaraderie of shared soldier experiences in the military. Doing something new or fulfilling a lifetime goal such as bagging the big fish or getting a nine point buck provides a much-needed confidence boost.

The personal and professional lives of these Heroes have changed dramatically. WWIA strives to show these phenomenal Heroes that they can once again live meaningful lives and accomplish many milestones despite their current circumstances.

Since most of our Heroes are struggling financially and would not be able to otherwise afford this once-in-a-

lifetime healing opportunity, we have found that these opportunities can assist them on their healing journey.

WWIA has had the honor of serving many Wounded Warrior Heroes in 35 different states, Mexico and British Columbia. Because of the generosity of the American public, we have been able to provide and facilitate these events for over seven years. WWIA is also able to make sure the Heroes have the opportunity to interact with the community, demonstrating that their sacrifices are truly appreciated, and adding a positive dimension to their healing process.

One Hero mentions that the chance to be around other soldiers who shared some of the same experiences truly helped his road to recovery. When he added in the feeling of accomplishment at the end of the hunt and the fact that Americans had not forgotten his sacrifices, he says it was an “awesome life experience.” Another Hero commented that he came to this hunt

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Move it!

Run For Our Troops 5K

This 5K will kick off at the Holiday Inn Bayside at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9. Register at www.shelterisland5k. com. Following the race, participants will be treated to a champagne breakfast. This event will benefit Homes for Our Troops, a non-profit providing nocost homes for veterans who have sustained injuries from service since Sept.

11, 2011. The event is co-hosted by CertaPro Painters, www.certapro.com/hfot. aspx.

5K/10K supports veterans

ISM Sports San Diego and Team Red, White and Blue (TRWB) present the Team RWB 5K/10K race, Heroes Walk and Kids Boot Camp on Saturday, Nov. 9, Robb Field in Ocean Beach.

Proceeds go to TRWB. Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.

To sign up or sponsor, visit www. teamrwbrun.com or call 858-836-0133.

The Fit Foodie 5K Race Weekend

This event brings the country’s most delicious 5K to San Diego Friday-Sunday, Nov. 14-16 down at the San Diego

Bayfront. The weekend is jam-packed with tastings, cooking and fitness demos, sunrise yoga session, and Power Systems Obstacle Course Bootcamp led by celebrity trainers and fitness experts.

The 5K is on Saturday, Nov. 15. For more information visit wwwfitfoodierun.com.

Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K

Join 10,000+ fellow San Diego neighbors for the 13th annual Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K Run and Walk in Balboa Park. Father Joe’s famous Thanksgiving pies will be sold at the race. All proceeds go to help your homeless neighbors in need — from children and families to adults and veterans.

Race begins at 7:45 a.m. at San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. Registration begins at 6 a.m. at the Organ Pavillion. To register online and for more info, visit www. thanksgivingrun.org.

Oceanside Turkey Trot

This super fun annual running event is held on Thanksgiving morning in Oceanside starting at the Civic Center and ending at the pier. Participants can

Staying busy is easy to do in San Diego County. Here are a few things coming up to get you going.

choose from a 5-mile run through the harbor, a 5K run/walk or kids’ races.

Medals to all finishers. To register or for more info, visit www.osideturkeytrot.com.

Military Press has a few registrations available for military. To enter, send an email to contest@militarypress.com. Winners will be picked Monday, Nov. 3.

benefits San Diego area veteran charities. Also featured will be DJ music, prizes, raffles, silent auction and vendors. Advance registration $30 to show and free to view. Call JD Duncan, 858733-1017, for more info.

“Chicago the Musical” on Coronado

Stars and Stripes events presents “Legends of Surf Music,” a rock concert featuring former and original members of 10 of the best known famous surf rock bands of the ’60s, on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista.

Performs include the Hondells, Castells, Marketts and the Routers. Also performing are former and original members of the Beach Boys, Surfaris, Jam & Dean, Cantays, Belairs and Dick Dale and the Del Tones.

Tickets can be purchased at http:// vistixonline.com or call 760-724-2110.

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Coronado School of the Arts presents “Chicago the Musical” Nov. 1-2 and Nov. 7-8 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado. Tickets are $18 adults; $14 senior; $14 military (active duty/retired); $8 students. Tickets available at cosasandiego.com or call 619-522-4050, ext. 4.

Vettes for Veterans Corvette Show

This show, presented by North Coast Vettes Club and Weseloh Chevrolet, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9 at TGIFridays, 850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad. The event

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Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch

Now through Halloween weekdays 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weekends 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center 92082. Grab a wheelbarrow and pick from a variety of pumpkins: Big Macs, Ghost, Cincerella, Jack O’Lantern, minis, squash, gourds and other fall decor. In addition, weekends at Bates include live entertainment from noon to 3 p.m., BBQ, kettle corn, food trucks, rock climb, bounce, slide and other family friendly events. Visit www.batesnutfarm. biz for more info.

County-wide Pumpkin Stations

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Let the adventure begin at one of seven county Pumpkin Station locations. Pumpkins, kiddie rides, giant slides, inflatable play centers, petting zoos, game zones, school tours and party packages. Stations are located in Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, Mission Valley, El Cajon, National City, Bonita and Chula Vista. For more info and a free ride coupon, visit www.pumpkinstation.com.

Pumpkin Patch at Mountain Valley Ranch

Open during October every year. The patch is located at 842 Hwy. 78, Ramona 92065. Meander through fertile fields that yield a wide variety of colorful pumpkins and gourds. Children and adults will enjoy the Corn Maze and Corn Cannon. Say hello to the animals in the petting zoo or catch a pony ride. Also featured is a collection of old farm implements and a 1930 Model A car. For more info, visit www.mountainvalleyranch.com.

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“Chicago the Musical” on Coronado

Coronado School of the Arts presents “Chicago the Musical” Nov. 1-2 and Nov. 7-8 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado. Tickets are $18 adults; $14 senior; $14 military (active duty/retired); $8 students. Tickets available at cosasandiego.com or call 619-522-4050, ext. 4.

CivlianJobs.com job fair at Camp Pendleton

CivilianJobs.com, where America’s military connects with civilian careers, is holding a job fair on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pacific Views Event Center aboard the base. Fifty military-friendly companies will participate. Job seekers are strongly urged to pre-register to assist in pre-matching.

Attendees may pre-register at http:// www.civilianjobs.com/careeradvice/ jobfairs.aspx.

Three Wise Men Tribute aboard USS Midway

Hundreds of athletes and spectators will come together on Saturday, Oct. 18 to help raise awareness of the challenges veterans face upon returning home.

The CrossFit-style tribute will headline some of the biggest names in the sport including Josh Bridges, Val Voboril, Tommy Hackenbruck and more. Fore list of elite athletes, and the register to participate, visit http://threewisementribute.org.

Hiring event for military truckers

HirePatriots presents a hiring event for truck driving U.S. veterans on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17 at the QLN Conference Center, 1939 Avenida Del Oro, Oceanside. For more info, email jobs@hirepatriots.com.

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Navy authorizes hardship duty pay To compensate Sailors and Marines for extended deployments, Hardship Duty Pay - Tempo (HDP-T) will be paid to Sailors and Marines, active duty and reserve, deployed beyond 220 consecutive days, effective Sept. 17, 2014. The Department of the Navy HDP-T proposal was authorized for two years.

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not to exceed a monthly rate of $495, when they are operationally deployed beyond 220 consecutive days. For units currently deployed, consecutive days prior to Sept. 17 will count when determining eligibility for payment. Additional details will be provided in coming weeks.

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Navy announces holiday mailing deadlines The Naval Supply Systems Command’s (NAVSUP) mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 deliveries of holiday cards, letters, and packages were released.

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Kobe Bryant: ‘When I leave, it’s because I choose to’

By Marc J. Spears Kobe Bryant watched on television as Derek Jeter walked off the field at Yankee Stadium for the last time last week. The Los Angeles Lakers guard hopes to eventually walk away just like Jeter did. But he also hopes to delay that day by a couple years.

“The biggest key for anybody in retirement is you always want to retire by choice,” Bryant told Yahoo Sports.

“Hopefully, I will be fortunate enough to have that option. You don’t want to see another catastrophic injury or something like that. When you walk away, you want to feel like you walked away on your terms.”

Bryant, 36, will be entering the 19th season of his career after playing in just six games last season because of injury. He missed 19 games while recovering from Achilles tendon surgery and another 57 with a fractured left knee that ended his season. Bryant’s last appearance in an NBA game was Dec. 17 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

More than anything, he’s motivated prove to himself he can still be an elite player.

“It’s a pretty tough injury,” Bryant said. “I’m not going to lie. There are a

lot of things that go through your mind when something like that happens.

But I just went on my grind, just kind of chipped away at it day by day. I feel pretty good as a result.”

Kobe Bryant wants to prove he’s still one of the NBA’s top players. (USA Today) The Lakers got a preview of what Bryant can do when he dominated fiveon-five scrimmages at their practice facility on Sept. 22. Based on what Lakers assistant coach Mark Madsen saw, he doesn’t see Bryant retiring any time soon because he looked like “the old Kobe.”

“I think Kobe can play two to four more years,” said Madsen, a former teammate of Bryant’s. “I saw him play this summer. He looked great. Kobe looked strong. He had a couple gamewinners [in the scrimmages].”

Bryant will make $23.5 million this season and $25 million next season, the final year of his contract. Can he play beyond those two seasons and perhaps be on the floor at 40?

“Whether I do or not, we’ll have to see that two years from now,” Bryant said. “I don’t know, but I could [play longer]. Physically, I don’t see an end

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to the tunnel.”

Michael Jordan averaged 22.9 and 20 points, respectively, in the final two seasons of his NBA career with the Washington Wizards.

He also struggled some with injuries and a loss in athleticism at the end of his career before he retired at age 40. Even so, Bryant was impressed with the way Jordan departed.

“He still left on his terms because he wanted to leave,” Bryant said. “If he wanted to continue to play the game, he’d continue to play the game even if it’s not at the level that we are all accustomed to. You want to play, you play.

You don’t want to play, you walk away.

But at least it’s not because of a devastating injury.

“For me, it’s the same thing. When I leave, it’s because I choose to.”

Lakers coach Byron Scott said he plans to give his aging backcourt of Bryant and Steve Nash rest whenever

needed at practice this season to preserve their bodies for the long run.

Scott is optimistic that Bryant will have a healthy season and regain his spot as one of the NBA’s top scorers.

“I expect him to play 82 games and play well,” Scott said. “…He is a guy that is going to still average 23, 24 points per game. Our biggest thing is making sure he stays healthy and keeping his minutes to a minimum where he can play 82 games.

“I’ve had a chance to sit and talk to Kobe. I had a chance to see him work out. I had a chance to see him play fiveon-five. He’s far from retired.”

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THE MOVIE MAVEN’S

Talking with director David Ayer

By Jeri Jacquin Opening in theatres October 17th from director/writer David Ayer along with the stellar cast including Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Michael Pena, Jon Bernthal and Logan Lerman.

It is April of 1945 and troops are pushing toward the end of the war in the European Theatre. Don, also called Wardaddy (Brad Pitt), is in command of a five man crew aboard the Sherman tank.

Along with Swan ‘Bible’ (Shia LaBeouf), Garcia ‘Gordo’ (Michael Pena) and Travis ‘Coon-Ass’ (Jon Bernthal), they return from missions worn.

After the loss of a man, Norman (Logan Lerman) is reassigned to Wardaddy’s group. This is a film about these men and the war they must face and the decisions that must be made keeping the brotherhood together.

FURY is written/directed/produced

by David Ayer. If that name seems familiar to you that would be because this talented individual is responsible for writing such films as U-571 (2002), THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS (2001), END OF WATCH (which he also directed in 2012) and now FURY. It was a pleasure to be able to talk with David about the film, service to the military, his belief portraying these men with intensity, and the stellar cast put together to bring us FURY.

CALIFORNIA ROUNDUP Hi David, thanks for joining me today.

Absolutely, no worries.

I saw the film and it was amazing to watch. I have to say I love U-571 and now FURY, do you lean towards historic military films?

Well, I served in the Navy and I was in a submarine and, both of my grandparents were in World War II, they were career military and retired officers. My uncle flew bombers missions over Germany so that time period has a family legacy there and that generation never talked about it. They never talked about what they experienced and I’ve had to figure it out from television and movies as a kid. As a filmmaker I became curious about what really happened out there and I knew I wanted to direct a film about the war so I began investigating it. I was really drawn toward the closing days of World War II when guys were tired and equipment was beat up and the Germans were throwing the rules books out and doing some nasty things. This is similar to what our troops face down range today.

What drew you to write/direct FURY? Because I served, I looked at other movies and they were always about famous battles and famous events. I wanted to make a movie about the guys. I wanted to make a movie about just the honor of simply doing your job on an unknown day towards the end of the war. It’s about the family in this tank and I’m sure, as you know, tankers get real close. They are like brothers finishing each others sentences like a family. No one can be as kind or as cruel … …as your own family!

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At 3.5%, the divorce rates are just under the divorce rate among civilians, which is 3.6%. However, the divorce rate between military personnel and civilians cannot be compared with complete accuracy because of the ways the two figures are tracked. The military divorce rate is measured by comparing the number of married people at the beginning to end of the fiscal year and noting the difference once new recruits, new marriages and people leaving the service are accounted for. Civil18 October 15, 2014 THE MILITARY PRESS

David Ayer

Yes! These actors did an incredible job of portraying a military small unit operating under incredible duress yet they maintain their closeness and look out for each other as only guys in combat can.

The one thing that caught me was that it was about the emotion these guys went through. The range you got from these actors was father, son, brother, teacher…there was so much to take in. Were you expecting that from them?

It was really about helping the actors showing all those different aspects, especially with Brad playing the father character Don who is a mentor and big brother to Logan’s character Norman. This was like the first worst day at school ever and he’s got to learn how to get along with these seasoned combat troop, integrate and then Wardaddy Brad has to make him into an effective soldier. Back then and in war time it wasn’t an easy process.

The one line that truly stuck out for me was when Brad says “Ideals are peaceful – history is violent,” you seem to have captured what many films haven’t been able to do. Showing both sides where Logan can’t reconcile with what he might have to do and Wardaddy saying ‘this is what it is.’

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ian divorce rates are gathered from US states that each count the figures differently.

Enlisted persons tend to divorce at a rate that is roughly twice as high as that of officers throughout all branches. However, the divorce rate has been on the rise for both groups. In 2000, the rate was 1.4% for officers and 2.9% for enlisted; the groups now stand at 2.1% and 4.1% respectively.

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Pioneer Corps of WWII

By Howard Hian www.Travels-with-Hian.com A chance encounter led me to a fascinating story. The tale begins at the Lyceum Theater in San Diego. I was getting ready to see The Pianist of Wildensen Lane, a moving story about a young piano prodigy from Vienna who was put on the kindertransport to England by her parents in 1938. As I was thumbing through the play’s press kit, a gentleman next to me leaned over and whispered, “I was there.” What unfolded was an intriguing piece of WW II history. The journey began in Nazi Germany, led to Britain’s Pioneer Corps and, finally, to America.

In 1935, Peter Manes left his home in Berlin.

Peter’s father owned a photographic business and his mother was a singer. His parents realized that, as Jews, they were unsafe, so they sent him to family friends in England. At first, Peter spoke no English but, within six months, he won a writing contest while attending prep school.

Manes’ education continued at a Quaker high school, where he graduated in 1938. In 1940, he enlisted in Britain’s Pioneer Corps, which allowed Germans and Austrians who had fled their homes due to Nazi oppression to serve in the war effort.

During the hostilities the Pioneer Corps was mainly responsible for jobs that included laying track, clearing rubble, constructing airfields, roads and bridges. However, over 20 Pioneer Corps’ companies saw combat during the Normandy Landings and in France with the

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Monster Bash On Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to midnight, the freaks will be unleashed taking over the Gaslamp and East Village of Downtown San Diego, transforming 8 blocks into the best Halloween event on the West Coast featuring a $5,000 cash costume

contest and over 17 DJs including the EC Twins and Tommie Sunshine. General admission $35 until Oct. 21, $40 from Oct. 22-30; $45 at the door. VIP tickets are also available. Visit www. sandiegomonsterbash.com for tickets and more info.

‘She-Rantulas from Outer Space in 3D’ Now through Nov. 2, just in time for Halloween, Phil Johnson and Ruff Yeager bring us a hilarious send-up of the femme fatales and B-movie horror stories of the 1950s, playing at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego. When a horror-horde of monster-mutants invades Small Town U.S.A., one AllAmerican Mother must face the truth about her little Suzie and destroy her evil Web of Terror. There will be

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The Haunted Hotel Now through Nov. 1 (except Mondays and Tuesdays), visit The Haunted Hotel, located downtown in the Gaslamp District, 424 Market Street, at the corner of 4th and Market. It is the longest running haunted house in San Diego. It was named by Haunt World Magazine as one of the top 13 haunted houses in America and has been featured in “America Haunts IV” on The Travel Channel in 2009.

This year, make your way through

the creepiest doll island you will ever visit, try to escape the torturous grasp of The Dissectors, and watch your step as you come aboard our Clown Subway.

The Haunted Hotel is packed full of spine tingling, heart pounding effects that are so real they will keep you screaming for your life as you try to find your way out.

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The Scream Zone

It’s 2014 and your worst nightmare has come true. This year will be more bloodcurdling than ever! The Scream Zone is San Diego’s largest and scariest haunted attraction. Days of terror include Oct. 16-19, Oct. 22-31 and Nov. 1, from 7 pm. to midnight Friday and Saturday, 11 p.m. all other nights. For more info and tickets, visit www.thescreamzone.com.

The Haunted Trail

It’s a mile-long stroll through a portion of Balboa Park you will never forget! Plus, new this year’s is their additional maze, “The eXperiment.”

It’s not for the faint of heart. The trail is located just east of 6th & Juniper in Balboa Park, one block south of Laurel Street Bridge now through Nov. 1 (except Mondays and Tuesdays), times vary. Visit hauntedtrail.net for more info and tickets.

SeaWorld San Diego’s Halloween Spooktacular

Now through Oct. 26, dive in and explore an enchanting underwater fantasia at SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular. Enjoy silly spooky shows, funfishy activities and photo ops with wacky characters. Grab gobs of ghoulish goodies and so much more! Come in costume with the kids and have fun trick-or-treating. Event included with park admission. Event dates, times, tickets and more info available at www.seaworldparks.com.

Boomont Park Fall Festival & Haunt

Now through Nov. 1, Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Gorge Blvd., San Diego 92109, transforms into a Halloween-themed beachfront amusement park featuring activities for all ages. Admission and parking are free. Attractions include Boomont Manor, a family-friendly haunted house sure to ignite the thrills and chills of the season, Zombie laster tag where creates join you in this three-floor adventure, a pumpkin patch and painting, superhero Zip Line and Rock Wall, and the Giant Dipper will transform into the Spooky Coaster. Boomont Park is fun for all ages; activities run every Friday from 5 p.m. to close, and Saturday and Sunday all day. For more info, visit www. belmontpark.com.

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Harry S. Truman 33rd President of the United States Served from April 12, 1945 to Jan. 20, 1953

“I never did give them hell.

I just told the truth, and they though it was hell.”

— Harry Truman

Alben W. Barkley 35th Vice President of the U.S. Served from Jan. 20, 1959 to Jan. 20, 1953

World events

U.S. news

• Communist China • Great Brinks provides additional miliRobbery in Boston tary forces to Community • Truman approves North Korea construction of hydro• North Korea invades gen bomb South Korea, capturing • U.S. Defense ProducSeoul tion Act starts wage and • U.S. leads UN in Koprice controls rean War • Persecution of Commu• 12 nations agree to nists is initiated creation of the North

by Sen. McCarEinstein Atlantic Treaty Organithy zation (NATO) for the • Albert Eindefense of the U.S. and stein warns that Europe nuclear war could lead to • Chinese invade Tibet mutual destruction • In South Africa, the Group Areas • Truman places AmerAct is passed formally segregating ica’s railroads under the races control of the U.S. Army • Earthquake and floods in India result in 575 deaths and 5 million believed homeless • President Harry Truman sends U.S. military to Vietnam to aid French forces

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Technology

Movies

•F irst TV remote control marketed • Diners Club credit card introduced • 8 million homes now own TVs

• Cinderella • Sunset Blvd.

• All About Eve • Harvey • Cheaper by the Dozen • The Asphalt Jungle • Rio Grande

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Music

• “Don’t Be Cruel / Hound Dog,” Elvis Presley • “Rock Around The Clock,” Bill Haley and His Comets • “Autumn Leaves,” Roger Williams • “Singing the Blues,” Guy Mitchell • “Love Letters in the Sand,” Pat Boone • “Mack the Knife,” Bobby Darin • “Heartbreak Hotel,” Elvis Presley

TV shows

• Texaco Star Theatre • Fireside Theatre • Philco TV Playhouse • Your Show of Shows • The Colgate Comedy Hour • Gillette Cavalcade of Sports • The Lone Ranger • Hopalong Cassidy • Mama

BORN THIS YEAR: Bill Murray, actor.

Above left: Victoria Principal, actress; Stevie Wonder, singer; Morgan Fairchild, actress; Jay Leno, talk show host.

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• Income per year ........ $3,210 • Minimum wage ............... $.75 • New house ................ $8,450 • Monthly rent ..................... $42 • New car ..................... $1,510 • Gallon of gas ................... 18¢ • Dozen eggs ..................... 65¢ • Gallon of milk .................. $.82 • Loaf of bread ................... 14¢ • First-class stamp ............... 3¢ • Movie ticket ..................... 37¢

• Martin Short, actor

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the Father again.

“Well, no,” said the man. “You see, as the squirrel was running, an eagle came down out of the sky, grabbed the squirrel in his talons and began to fly away!”

“Is THAT when you swore?” asked the amazed Priest.

“No, not yet.” The man replied. “As the eagle carried the squirrel away in his claws, it flew towards the green. And as it passed over a bit of forest near the green, the squirrel dropped my ball.”

“Did you swear THEN?” asked the now impatient Priest.

“No, because as the ball fell it struck a tree, bounced through some bushes, careened off a big rock, and rolled through a sand trap onto the green and stopped within six inches of the hole.”

“You missed the damn putt, didn’t you?” sighed the Priest.

Just for Laughs Golfer’s confession

PUZZLE PAGE

A man goes to the confessional.

“Forgive me father, for I have sinned.”

“What is your sin, my child?” The priest asks back.

“Well,” the man starts, “I used some horrible language this week and feel absolutely terrible.”

“When did you do use this awful language?” said the priest.

“I was golfing and hit an incredible drive that looked like it was going to go over 250 yards, but it struck a phone line that was hanging over the fairway and fell straight down to the ground after going only about 100 yards.”

“Is that when you swore?”

“No, Father,” said the man.

“After that, a squirrel ran out of the bushes and grabbed my ball in his mouth and began to run away.”

“Is THAT when you swore?” asked

ACROSS 1. Chair 5. French for “Man” 10. Trickle 14. Song of praise 15. Submarine 16. Was a passenger 17. Mathematics 19. Harvard rival 20. Hairpiece 21. Artist’s workstand 22. Birch relative 23. Strong and proud 25. Under 27. East southeast 28. Envious 31. Young hog 34. Contagions 35. Ribonucleic acid 36. See the sights 37. Large bulrushes 38. Slaloms 39. Altitude (abbrev.)

40. Operatic solos 41. Legions 42. Darnel 44. Letter after sigma 45. Woodworking tools 46. Terrestrial 50. Ill-gotten gains 52. Fire residues 54. Mayday 55. Dwarf buffalo 56. Exact opposite 58. Male deer 59. Display 60. Lack of difficulty 61. Carry 62. Pariah 63. Caustics

Huntin’ license

A man named Jed went hunting near the border of Alabama and Georgia. When he was going back to his truck, a game warden came up to him and asked him what he had in the sack.

“Three rabbits,” Jed said.

The warden said, “Let me see one of those rabbits.”

So Jed pulled out one of the rabbits.

The warden sniffed the rabbit’s behind and said, “This is a Georgia rabbit.”

Then the warden said, “Let me see your Georgia huntin’ license.”

DOWN 1. Wrap 2. Lofty nest 3. Spanish for “Friend” 4. Explosive 5. Compassionate 6. Overweight 7. Bit of dust 8. Letterboxes 9. And so forth 10. Livestock pen 11. Road maintenance (British) 12. Doing nothing 13. Equal

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18. Holdup 22. Beers 24. Close 26. Nights before 28. Cokes or Pepsis 29. Module 30. Back talk 31. Sun 32. Sacred 33. Overcoat 34. Power 37. Snare 38. Not sweet 40. Backside 41. Abrasive

So Jed showed him. Then the warden said, “Let me see another one of those rabbits.”

So Jed pulled out another rabbit.

Then the warden sniffed the rabbit’s behind, and said, “This is a Alabama rabbit. Let me see your Alabama huntin’ license.”

So Jed showed them to him. Then the Warden said, “Where you from boy?”

So Jed pulled his pants down and said, “You figure it out!”

The middle man

A woman walks in to a tattoo parlor and tells the artist she would like two tattoos, one of Robert Redford on her left upper thigh, and one of Paul Newman on her right thigh. After hours of work the tattoo artist is finished and holds a mirror in between the woman’s legs for her to view.

The woman says, “I don’t know if these really look like Paul & Robert, and I ain’t paying’ for this if it isn’t right!” She tells the artist she will go just outside the business and ask someone walking down the street if they know who the two men are on her thighs, if they answer correctly she would pay the artist.

She soon sees a man walking down the street, so she pulls up her skirt and asks him, “Can you tell me who the man on my right thigh and the man on my left thigh are?”

The man replies, “I dunno, but the one in the middle looks like Willie Nelson.”

43. Carport 44. Move unsteadily 46. Yours (archaic) 47. An analytic literary composition 48. Clamor 49. S S S S 50. Not first 51. “Do ___ others...”

53. Stair 56. American Sign Language 57. Snake-like fish

NASCAR

What does it stand for?

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Blind parachutist

A blind man tells his friend how much he enjoys parachuting. “My hand is placed on my release ring, and then they place me in the door and tell me when to jump. Out I go!”

“But how do you know when to lift your legs for the final arrival on the ground?” ask his friend.

“Oh,” replies the blind man, “as soon as the dog’s leash goes slack.”

Phillip Rivers’ contract

Spanos: How much you want next year?

Phil: $32 million?

Spanos: You crazy? Wait a minute, let me look -- alright, I’m gonna give you $32 million, but when the game starts, all you’re gonna have is a center and a wide receiver. You say you want some blocking? You got enough money; you better get some.

13 nieces and nephews

I’m like, ‘I ain’t taking 13 kids to no damn movies.’ I was like, ‘I’ll take two of them, and they can tell the rest what they’ve seen.

SUDOKU The rules to play Sudoku are quite simple. Fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9.

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$1 million in heaven

Joe asked God, “How much is a penny worth in heaven?”

God replied, “$1 million.”

Joe asked, “How long is a minute in heaven?”

God said, “One million years.”

Joe asked for a penny.

God said, “Sure, in a minute.”

Blonde’s starting salary

A boss tells a blonde applicant, “I’ll give you $8 an hour, starting today, and in three months, I’ll raise it to $10 an hour. So when would you like to start?”

She replies, “In three months.”

Cheap date

He took me to McDonald’s, backed his car through the drive-through window, so the cashier could be on my side.

Coin riddle

Q: Two coins add up to thirty cents, and one of them is not a nickel. What are they?

A: A quarter and a nickel. Only one of them is not a nickel.

and asks how much he owes. The vet answers, “$650.” “$650 to tell me my dog is dead?” exclaims the man. “Well,” the vet replies, “I would only have charged you $50 for my initial diagnosis. The additional $600 is for the cat scan and lab tests.”

Free drinks

A man walks into a a bar, drinks a couple of beers, and prepares to leave. The bartender tells him he owes $8. “But I already paid you. Don’t you remember?” says the customer. “OK,” says the bartender, “if you say you paid, then I suppose you did.” The man goes outside and tells the first person he sees that the bartender can’t keep track of whether his customers have paid or not. The second man rushes in, orders a couple beers, and later pulls the same stunt. The barkeep replies, “OK, if you say you paid, then I suppose you did.” The customer goes outside and tells a friend how to get free drinks. The third man hurries into the bar and begins to drink highballs. The bartender leans over and says, “You

know, a funny thing happened tonight.

Two men were drinking beer, neither paid, and both claimed they had. The next guy who tries that stunt is going to get punched in the -- “ The man interrupts, “Don’t bother me with your troubles, bartender. Just give me my change and I’ll be on my way.”

confused, “Sir, I thought you were looking for tampons for your wife?” “You see, it’s like this. Yesterday, I sent my wife to the store to get me a carton of cigarettes, and she came home with a tin of tobacco and some rolling paper.

So, I figure, if I have to roll my own, so does she.”

After Christmas sales

Toilet brush

My mama was so cheap, she waited ‘til after Christmas. “Baby, Santa Claus missed our house. I called him, and he coming back tomorrow.”

Redneck booty call

A tornado knocked down my trailer.

Can I go home with you?

What’s good for the goose...

A man walks into a pharmacy and tells the salesgirl that he’s looking for a box of tampons for his wife. She directs him to the correct aisle. A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls on the counter. She says,

While grocery shopping, a single man comes across toilet brushes.

“Wow! What a great idea,” he thinks to himself and buys three of them. Two weeks later, however, he goes back to using toilet paper.

Quick shots

A guy walks into a bar, orders 12 shots and starts drinking them as fast as he can. The bartender asks, “Dang, why are you drinking so fast?”

The guy says, “You would be drinking fast, too, if you had what I had.”

The bartender asks, “What do you have?” The guy says, “75 cents.”

How to sell lawnmowers

A young man got a new job running the register at a store. The old store owner said he would teach him how to up-sell. “Watch how I do it,” he said to the new hire. As a customer put a bag of grass seed on the counter, the old-timer said to him, “When you plant those seeds and the grass starts growing, you’re going to need a new lawnmower to cut the grass.” “You know,” said the man, “I do need a new mower. Sure, I’ll take one.” After the customer left, the new kid said, “I think I see what you mean. Let me handle this next one.” A customer stepped up to the counter and set down a box of tampons. The young salesman said, “You know, you should get you a new lawnmower to go with that.” The man asked the young salesman, “What are you talking about?” “It looks like your weekend’s shot so you might as well cut the grass.”

Laundromat blues

Q: Why is a laundromat a really bad place to pick up women? A: Because a woman who can’t afford her own washing machine won’t be able to support you.

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The vet bill

A man rushes his limp dog to the veterinarian. The doctor pronounces the dog dead. The agitated man demands a second opinion. The vet goes into the back room and comes out with a cat. The cat sniffs the body and meows. The vet says, “I’m sorry, but the cat thinks that your dog is dead, too.” The man is still unwilling to accept that his dog is dead. The vet brings in a black Labrador. The lab sniffs the body and barks. The vet says, “I’m sorry, but the lab thinks your dog is dead, too.” The man finally resigns to the diagnosis

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It’s a remarkable story of luck and perseverance. It’s one man’s journey, PIONEER irretrievably linked to WW II. And, 70 Cont’d. from Page 18 years later, I learned about it when he leaned over and whispered to me “I British Expeditionary Force. Refugees was there…” were recruited as secret agents and Postscript: Unfortunately, Peter some even parachuted behind enemy Manes’ parents did not survive the war. lines to spy for the Allied war effort.

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