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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK October 30, 2015
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Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) headquarters in Belgium during a swim meet October 24. Photo by Gloria Rayos
Outsized Tiger Sharks Place Second at SHAPE Swim Meet By Aileen Ruppe Naples Tiger Sharks
The Naples Tiger Sharks traveled to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) headquarters in Belgium to compete against several other teams October 24. Traveling with only 15 swimmers the Tiger Sharks came in second place against the SHAPE Seals who had the home field advantage, and a four-fold size advantage. Other teams included the Berlin Bear-ACudas, NATO Marlins, Sigonella Swordfish and Vicenza Mako Sharks. The Seals took first place with 57 swimmers, earning a total of 1,039 points. The Tiger Sharks came in second earning 438 points, while the Vicenza Mako Sharks came in third with 16 swimmers, earning 390 points. “It was great winning second place with only 15 swimmers,” Tiger Shark swimmer Gabe Rayos said. Caroline Ross won first in all four of her events earning 36 points for the team. Ryan Rayos, Brandon Oestereicher and Max Milton each won two of their events and second in one of their events earning 34 points each for the team. Other swimmers bringing gold home included Brooke Ralston (31 points), Callie Van Dyke (28 points) and Alex Ruppe (24 points). Ian Boggs placed second in one of his events and brought in 28 points. Swimmers who placed third in at least one of their events were Jackson Layton (27 points), Victoria Raltston (25 points), Gabriel Rayos (24 points) and
John Ruppe (24 points). Tiger Sharks swimmers who also earned points in a strong showing for the team include Jasmine Boggs, Grace Hoffer and Sarah Oestereicher. Nine Tiger Sharks also competed in the long distance event following the standard meet. The Long Distance event is the 400 meter freestyle for swimmers 10 and younger, and the 800 meter freestyle for swimmers age 11-19. Alex Ruppe placed second in the girls 400 freestyle. Caroline Ross won in the girls 800 freestyle; Ryan Rayos, Brandon Oestereicher and Max Milton, placed second for the boys in their age groups; Sarah Oestereicher and John Ruppe placed third in their age groups; Ian Boggs took fourth and Callie Van Dyke brought in honors for fifth in their age groups. “It was awe-inspiring for me to swim in my very first 800 meter race,” Tiger Shark swimmer Ryan Rayos said. “And best part was that I qualified for Lignano!” The long distance event at SHAPE served as a qualifying race for swimmers to compete in the European Long Distance Championships, which will be held over Thanksgiving weekend in Lignano, Italy. Alex Ruppe and Brandon Oestereicher both set team records: Ruppe in the 400meter freestyle girls 9 division, with a time of 6:35.73; and Oestereicher in the 800meter freestyle boys 15-16 division with a blazing time of 10:17.53. The next Tiger Sharks swim meet will be held November 7 and 8 at the pool on board Capodichino.
● Nov 2-6: SAPR Victim Advocate Initial Training, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC ● Nov 3: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, (1 of 3) Support Site FFSC ● Nov 4: Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC ● Nov 5: Sponsorship Training, 8 to 11 p.m., (Capo - Admin 1, Room G30) ● Nov 5: The Happiest Baby, 10 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC ● Nov 9: Make Italian Dessert, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Carpool Meeting Point: TLA Lobby) Cost: 6 euro ● Nov 10: Easy Italian, 9 a.m to noon, (2 of 3) Support Site FFSC ● Nov 12: Smooth Move, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC ● Nov 12: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m. Support Site FFSC ● Nov 13: Olive Oil Making, 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Carpool Meeting Point: Outside 1st Garage by Main Gate. Cost: 12 euro ● Nov 16: Explore Mergellina and Chiaia Area, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meeting Point: McCafe by Airport) All classes require registration. Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.
ENERGY CONSERVATION Portable Electric Heaters on NSA Naples Installations From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
As the temperature drops during the season tenants should be aware of the regulation regarding the use of space heaters on NSA Naples installations. In accordance with Naval Support Activity Naples Instruction 4101.1C, the use of portable electric heaters is prohibited without the consent of the Energy Program Manager or the Fire Department. What if my work space is extremely cold? Contact your building manager and request a trouble call be submitted to PWD to verify the temperature of your workspace and check the heating system for proper function. Keep in mind when using portable electric heaters, the excess heat provides a false reading to the room’s thermostat. If the thermostat reads that the temperature in the room is high enough it will not trigger the central heating system to turn on. The use of electric heaters may seem like a solution but could potentially affect the entire heating system, meaning you may be warm in your cubicle but, you may be causing your co-workers to suffer. The use of portable heating systems is also a safety hazard. In small spaces the heaters can cause a fire a potentially can over load electrical circuits. If you notice that portable electrical heaters are being used in your workplace please advise your co-workers of the instruction or contact the Utilities and Energy Management Office to report unauthorized use.