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*Tis the season to be jolly, tra la la lah,...’ Tis also the season for
broken bones, sprained ankles and nasty bruises, especially for those who
fancy themselves skiers*. In the past, here at CQMMSTA, every snowfall of
any duration was accompanied by casts, crutches and lost man hours. So when
CDR VAN SICKLE, the Executive Officer, found out that newly reported Lieutenant
Walter RAU had previous experience as a skier, he felt that here was, a solution
to ’the problem. He designated LT RAU as the "SkiingOfficer" and directed him
to conduct lectures on basic skiing technique, including personal safety and
accident prevention, and the proper methods of using the expensive equipment'.
Each set of ski equipment for one person costs approximately $75.00 and the
Special Services Division of NAVCQMMSTA maintains 30 sets for issue to CQMMSTA
personnel# After each season much of the equipment had to be replaced due to
improper use or outright abuse by persons to whom it was issued# Nov; skiing
equipment is issued only to persons who have attended LT RAU's lectures and
have been instructed in the proper use of the equipment#
LT RAU gained his skill at skiing at an early age# He was born in New England
and, before joining the Navy, was familiar with most of the popular slopes of
Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
LT RAU*s program consists of three stepss First, the one hour lecture on
basic technique, safety and accident prevention, and the use of the equipment
followed by a question and answer period and a practical demonstration by tie
instructor on a mat in the Gymnasium; second, designation of proper area to
ski in. Two areas have been designated? one here at NAVCOMMSTA and one up
at the Ski-Lodge. Before the area is designated as suitable for skiing,
LT RAU examines it thoroughly for skiing surface, obstructions, and hazards
to personal safety; and third, further instruction and practical demonstration
to the would-be skiers by LT RAU at the designated skiing area.
Over 60 NAVCOI.'IMSTA personnel have indicated an active interest in the new
skiing program so far and all have expressed enthusiasm and appreciation of
LT RAY'S efforts* It's probably a little early to guage the effectiveness
of the program, but so far this year there's been only one injury connected
with the ski program and that's quite an improvement over previous years.
NAVCOMMSTA INDEPENDENT BOWLING LEAGUE WRAP-UP5 the CPO's team retained the
top spot in the final standings of the Independent Bowling League as this
segment drew to a close Wednesday night,, Here's the way the top three teams
finished in the eleven team leagues
POSITION
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
TEAM
CPO's
Marines
Special Ops Division THREE
GAMES WON GAMES LOST
37
32
31
7
12
13
The honor for high average for the league went to Yern Miller, CTC, with an
average pinfall of 172 per game,: while Morrill, CT2, wound up the league with
high series of 571 pins for three games. High individual game honors went to
Skiles, ET1, who rolled a 236 pin game to capture that prize. A new league is
now in the formative stage and COMMSTA personnel who are interested in entering
a team, or joining a team already entered, can contact the Special Services
Office for the details.