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November 1998 |
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IN THIS ISSUE: * USS Aquila Officers * UN-classified * Bulletin Board * Briefing Room * Video Viewpoints * Cadet Corner * Chaplain's Corner * Project Genesis * Helping Hands |
EDITOR/SUBMISSIONS: Captain Glenna M. Juilfs DISTRIBUTION: Commander Rob Langenderfer DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: November 28, 1998 SUBSCRIPTIONS: one (1) 32c stamp = 1 issue |
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Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998 Heritage Hills Lodge We the crew of the Dragons' Heart want to thank all who attended the Feast last year and made it such a great success. We hope to continue this tradition far into the next millenium. This year's Feast will begin Saturday at 4pm, and continue into the night. ADMISSION - $3 at the door. No pre-registration necessary (but we do like RSVP's!) POT LUCK Bring a covered dish or other food to share. This year we will again be serving Garland's famous chili, and Heart of Targ GAMES Enjoy Dart Challenge and other games, plus Exotic Entertainments too numerous to mention. KIDS Your children are very welcome, and there will be a visit by Zantai Klaws. Parents are responsible for what their children see and hear after midnight. OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS There is plenty of floor space in the loft, so bring a sleepingbag LOCATION The beautiful, lakeside Heritage Hills Lodge is located on Indiana 101, 45 minutes west of Hamilton, OH. on the Indiana border. Plenty of parking is available. Please come join us this season, and mark your calendar for the next one Next year's Feast will be on Dec. 4th, 1999 If you have any questions email Kerla DATE: Saturday December 5, 1998 TIME: 3:00 to 9:00 PM, with DINNER being served at 5:00 PM PLACE: Fairfield Civitan Center 1381 Hunter Road Fairfield, Ohio COSTS: A covered dish PLUS $2.00 in advance, $3.00 at the door. Children 12 and under are free with one 2 liter soda pop per child. ACTIVITIES: There will be a Holiday Costume Contest. No Sci-Fi/Trek Costumes allowed. The costume must have a Holiday theme or representation! Your club/ship is encouraged to create and bring a tree ornament representing your ship. There will be dinner, dancing, Holiday Spirit and lots more! To register in advance, please mail the following information and your total costs to: Regina Parker, 10118 Chester Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 # of Tickets required ________ Amount enclosed $ _________ Name of each ticket holder: _________________________________ Covered dish: ____________________________________________ In keeping with the spirit of the season we are asking for donations of canned goods or non-perishable food items for the less fortunate. These will be passed on to the local food bank. DIRECTIONS: The Fairfield Civitan Center is located on Hunter Road. Just a few miles north of I-275 off of Pleasant Avenue (U.S. 127). | |
| ** BOTH PARTIES ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE. ATTEND BOTH AND HAVE EVEN MORE FUN! | |
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SHIP'S LOG |
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Tamara Borchardt, Adam Bryant, Nelson Charette, Sam Hearld, Glenna Juilfs, Rob Langenderfer, Chris Langsdale, Gina Linsam, Cynthia Pence, Erin Pence, Rebecca Poff, Leonard Robinson, Darlene Stroberg, Greg Turner, Vanessa Turner, Brian Widener, Linda Widener, Tamara Widener. The meeting was held on Saturday October 10, 1998 at the Barnes & Noble bookstore on Mall Road in Florence, KY. The meeting was called to order at 4:10 pm by Comodore Greg Turner. Comodore Turner formally announced his intention to step down as Commanding Officer of the USS Aquila and called for a Vote of Confidence to elect Captain Glenna Juilfs to this position. The vote of all members present was unanimous. Captain Juilfs then called for a Vote of Confidence to elect Commander Linda Widener to the position of First Executive Officer. It was announced that Commander Tamara Borchardt wished to remain in the position of Third Executive Officer, so nominations were opened for the position of Second Executive Officer. Commander Sam Hearld was nominated for the position and a Vote called for his election. All motions were carried, and all officers were affirmed in their positions. - October 9 - 31: Dungeons of Delhi haunted house. - October 30, 1998: Halloween Party at Steve Preston's. 8pm. - November 7, 1998: Away Team to Sunwatch Village (a 13th century Native American village) near Dayton, Ohio. Members will depart from Barnes & Noble bookstore no later than 10am. - November 15, 1998: League of Blood-Thirsty Women learn to throw pots at Tammy Borchardt's. Bring snacks/drinks or a covered dish. Meet at 2pm. - November 21, 1998: Filkaholics Anonomous at Renne Alper's. 6:30 pm. - December 5, 1998: 3rd Annual All Club Holiday Party. 3-9pm. Fairfield Civitan Center. - December 5, 1998: Feast of the Long Night. 4pm - overnight. Heritage Hills Lodge, Indiana. - Project Genesis: The Lake Cumberland Clean-up was a huge success. 28 bags of trash were collected in 3 hours by the Aquila Away Team (Darlene Stroberg, Linda Widener, & Tammy Widener). - Treasurer's Report: 9/30/98 $2.00 service charge = $252.24 balance. - A motion was made that the registration fees for Tranquility Base 1999 be paid from the treasury for those members whose names appear on the contract; to be repaid to the treasury at a later date. The motion was seconded and approved. - A motion was made to rent a van for the Away Team trip to Sunwatch, to be paid from the treasury. The motion was seconded and approved. - A video party to be held after the first of the year was suggested by Rob Langenderfer. - Millenicon programming has changed from Pat Stanley to her husband George Stanley. Need to contact to confirm the Aquila panels & the Midnight Warrior jail 'n bail. - Passed the can for "Pennies for the VA Support Lodge". Plan to turn over the monies collected to the VA Support Lodge at the benefit dance. - Split-the-pot tickets were sold for 50c. The total pot = $9.50. Winner of $4.75: Tamara Borchardt. |
  VIDEO VIEWPOINTS
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| Gearing Up: A Look at Babylon 5's Second Season, Part Three By Rob Langenderfer |
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"In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum" was one of the best episodes of the series. Bruce Boxleitner gives a spectacular performance as he attempts to wring what happened to his wife Anna out of Morden. It is a truly exciting story as Garibaldi and Ivanova both come to
doubt what Sheridan is doing. The truth of Morden's identity is revealed to him by Kosh and Delenn, and
John learns of the Shadows. The scene in which Sheridan recalls Churchill's actions during the battle of Coventry is one of the series' most meaningful historical parallels. This episode is a classic, one of the best that they've done. This episode also introduces the creepy Nightwatch in a very engaging subplot. Mira Furlan is at her best in this story, and the ending of the story when Sheridan goes to Kosh for help in fighting the Shadows is one of the best scenes of the show and of the series as is the scene in which Kosh and Delenn tell Sheridan of the history of the conflict with the Shadows.
"Knives" is an OK episode. The plot of Londo being forced to duel his friend because of the machinations of Lord Refa is truly engaging and moving, and the story highlights the fact that Londo sees himself and his world heading down a dark path. The other plot in the story that centers around Sheridan is very much of a let-down, especially after the events of the previous episode lead one to think that he might be going to fight the Shadows. "Confessions and Lamentations" is an excellent episode from the pen of Joe Straczynski. Mira Furlan gives one of her best performances as the relationship between Sheridan and Delenn is strengthened, and Delenn's caring nature is emphasized. Dr. Franklin must attempt to find a cure for a plague that is spreading through an alien population, a plague that contains much of the same stigma of AIDS. The ending of the story serves in some ways as a symbol of the optimism and pessimism that is part of Babylon 5 and part of the real universe. This is one of the strongest stories that is not directly tied to the arc. "Divided Loyalties" is another fine episode from Straczynski. He would go on to write all of the remaining episodes of the second season, all 22 episodes of the third season, and all 22 episodes of the fourth season. Pat Tallman returns as Lyta Alexander in which she brings the Command Staff some disturbing news that one of them is a traitor. Claudia Christian gives a very good performance in this story as we learn some startling new facts about Ivanova. Andrea Thompson also gives a very nice performance in her last appearance as Talia Winters. It is a pity that more time in the season couldn't have been devoted to Talia and Susan's developing relationship. This is an episode, which like the previous one, will definitely hold your interest. It is definitely a story that should not be missed. "The Long Dark Twilight" is another very important episode that is very well done. It is the climax of the Narn-Centauri conflict. This is a classic episode. The scene of Londo aboard the Centauri warship is one of the most memorable of the series. John Schuck is introduced as Draal, but I must agree with others when I state that the original actor from "A Voice in the Wilderness" was the best in the role. The ending of this story is truly memorable on a number of fronts. G'Kar has a very good part in this story. This episode is another must - see story. "Comes the Inquisitor" is another classic story. Wayne Alexander gives a truly spectacular performance as Sebastian, an inquisitor sent by the Vorlons to test Delenn's worthiness for the task of fighting the Shadows that lays before her. This story never drags, unlike its predecessor, which has a couple of weak, brief points in the middle. Mira Furlan gives a top-notch performance, and the battle of wills between her and Sebastian is truly somethng to behold. For thought-provoking drama you can't get much better than this. Although this episode doesn't connect closely to the arc, it is better than many of the arc episodes. This is a story not to be missed. "The Fall of Night" is a very good episode in which Sheridan must decide whether or not to give aid to the last Narn battleship. John Vickery as Mr. Wells is another crafty Nightwatch operative. Roy Dotrice gives a fine performance as the Earth representative, sincere in his love of peace, but like Neville Chamberlain, upon whom he is obviously based (shown in his dialogue about having achieved "peace in our time"), out of his league when dealing with Londo and the Centauri. Bruce Boxleitner gives a very good performance in this story, and the climax of the story is very memorable as we finally get to see what is inside Kosh's encounter suit. Londo's reaction to what everyone has seen is quite memorable and revealing. Claudia Christian's closing monologue is very touching, and the scenes that are presented as it is being read fit it perfectly. Robert Russler gives his final performance as the leader of Zeta Squadron as he transmits back to Earth an image of their Shadow enemy, which he had been curious about since the events of "A Distant Star". This episode was nominated for a Hugo Award but the nomination was declined so that "The Coming of Shadows" would not be competing with another Babylon 5 episode and split the vote as had happened during the 1st season when all the nominated B5 episodes (none of which individually received enough votes to make the final ballot) totalled enough votes to beat "All Good Things...", the ST:TNG series finale which won the award that year. "The Fall of Night" is probably a good episode for a new viewer to see as it introduces and continues plot threads that would become important during the next season. |
CADET CORNERCmdr, Erin Pence, CCC |
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| Away Team Mission Sunwatch Village 9811.07 |
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Shuttle Transporters: Nelson Charette, Sam Hearld, & Glenna Juilfs Away Team Members: Tamara Borchardt, Mark Bradford, Sarah Casey, Nelson Charette, Janet Crouch, Sam Hearld, Glenna Juilfs. Ron Juilfs, Rob Langenderfer, Cindy Pence, Erin Pence, Becky Poff, Darlene Stroberg, Linda Widener, Tamara Widener, Alan Wright. The shuttles left from Barnes & Noble on Mall Road in Florence, KY around 10:30 am and traveled toward Dayton, Ohio. The Away Team arrived at Sunwatch Village around noon, and spent time exploring the artifacts and restorations of the 13th century indian village. After thoroughly exploring the area and taking photos, the Away Team headed south stopping along the way at Ponderosa to slake their hunger. The Away Team returned to Barnes & Noble around 15:00. A good time was enjoyed by all in attendance. |
CHAPLAIN'S CORNER
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Walk With Nature Nature was Created by & Belongs to God. Man is only the Caretaker. |
Every animal of the forest is His, and the cattle on a thousand hills. He knows every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are His - (Psalm 50). He formed the mountains by His power. He cares for the land and waters it; He enriches it abundantly. The streams of God are filed with water to provide the people with grain, for so He has ordained it. He drenches its furrows and levels its ridges; He softens it with showers and blesses its crops. He crowns the year with bounty, and carts overflow with abundance. The grasslands of the desert overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness. The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing. - (Psalm 65) He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds of the air nest by the waters: they sing among the branches. The earth is satisfied by the fruit of His work. He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate-bringing forth food from the earth. The trees of the LORD are well watered. The birds make their nests; the stork has its home in the pine trees. The high mountains belong to the wild goats; the crags are a refuge for the coneys. The moon marks off the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down. He bring darkness, it becomes night and all the beasts of the forest prowl. The lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God. The sun rises, and they steal away; they return and lie down in their dens. Then man goes out to his work, to his labor until evening. In wisdom He made them all; the earth is full of His creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number-living things both large and small. These all look to Him to give them their food at the proper time. - (Psalm 104) Consider the relationship of the earth to the water, and the water to the earth. There would be no place for the waters to flow with out the earth as a foundation. The flowing action of the water causes the earth to shift and change, growing into a new appearance with new patterns of energy. Earth without water would be dry and arid. Water without earth would be a formless ball of water floating in space. Together they provide oceans and shores, mighty rivers and mountains, gentle streams and forests, and lakes surrounded by trees and meadows. Air is always in motion, but earth is relatively stable. Earth catches the air in caves and tunnels directing the air's flow, and winds blow changing the shape of the earth. Winds would have no direction or purpose without the earth. The earth and wind must work together for life to thrive. Air carries the seeds and pollinates the flowers, while earth nurtures them so they can grow and spread. Without this core of energy, the earth would not support life. Without the fire/light of the sun, the earth would not support life. Fire cannot exist without the materials supplied by the earth upon which it feeds. The earth needs the warmth of fire for growth. Water can quench a fire preventing a small cinder from becoming a blazing inferno. Fire heats the water causing it to evaporate into the air. Air blows on the water causing it to move and not stagnate. Water brings moisture to the air so that rain can form and bring water to the earth. Without fire and the sun, the air would be cold. Without air, fire cannot burn. When that balance is upset, disaster occurs. Water out of control causes tidal waves and flooding. Earth out of control is shown in landslides and earthquakes. Air out of control manifests in tornadoes and hurricanes. And fire out of control destroys life in a blazing inferno. The forces of nature must balance each other so that life may continue. So must we learn to walk in balance with the forces of nature or suffer from the imbalance we have caused. Mankind has not been walking in balance with nature. Mankind has depleted the forests that prevented water from excessively eroding the earth. Mankind has destroyed the habitats of many creatures causing their extinction. Mankind has polluted the air and the waters so that they cause death rather than give life. Mankind has been careless and has allowed fire to grow out of control causing forest fires and destruction of life and property. As the old song asked "When we they ever learn?" The ancient peoples knew the value of living in balance with nature; we must relearn their wisdom. We must pass this wisdom on to our children and grandchildren before Mankind destroys that which provides life thereby destroying Mankind as well. We, and our children, are but caretakers of the earth for the Creator. We must ask the Great Spirit for wisdom and guidance to learn how to walk in balance with all creation. |
  PROJECT GENESISMCPO Darlene Stroberg, CCP |
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Sunday, November 15 is the second annual America Recycles Day, when communities across
the country will celebrate the environmental benefits of recycling and buying products made from recycled materials.
By Cheryl Roberts If you're one of the more than 50 million Americans who work in an office, it may surprise you to learn how great an impact we office workers have on the environment. Whether your office is large or small, whether it's in a large corporation or at a local community group, school, or church, there are plenty of ways you can help the environment in the choices you and your co-workers make every day. Each day, office workers consume approximately 145 million gallons of fuel while commuting to work and generate some 1.4 million tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide, the primary greenhouse gas. En route and during the day, we drink about 49 million cups of coffee--mostly from disposable cups--and either recycle or discard some 40 million newspapers. Once on the job, we produce more than our own weight in waste paper each year--about 360 pounds per person, nine million tons in all. Today, U.S. businesses are generally polluting less and becoming more energy efficient. But there are still many simple steps that offices and workers can take to save energy, reduce waste, and even save money. All the following tips have worked out well at EDF's own offices. Use Devices That Shut Themselves Off Installing light switches with motion detectors can save a lot of electricity, since these devices shut off the lights automatically whenever a room is unoccupied. Similar savings come from copiers, computers, and other equipment that can be programmed to turn off after a period of inactivity. Look for the Environmental Protection Agency's "Energy Star" symbol as one indication of these power-saving features when buying new office equipment. Here's an easy idea: Buy a reusable travel mug for your morning commute and to use at the office. You'll save natural resources, conserve energy and landfill space and, if you fill up at home, you'll save some money, too. If you commute by train or subway, you'll find many stations now have designated bins for recycling newspapers. Use them. If you drive, consider car pooling, riding a bike, or walking to work or to a nearby mass transit station. If your company permits it, telecommute. More than eight million Americans now telecommute at least one day a week. Telecommuting cuts down on pollution, saves energy, and may even increase staff productivity. In a two-year pilot project, Northern Telecom found that having 500 employees work at home three days a week saved about 200 gallons of gasoline annually per employee and increased productivity by an average of 30%. Whether you work in the office or at home, reducing paper consumption and recycling used paper is a must. Where possible, use e-mail instead of paper memos. Make sure your business cards have your e-mail address on them, and ask for the e-mail addresses of others. Eliminate cover sheets when faxing. Post or circulate materials whenever possible, rather than making multiple copies. Program your pr inter and photocopier for two-sided printing. Publish or distribute documents electronically whenever possible. And, before you print a document, always u se the Spell Check and Print Preview functions first! In nearly every community, you can recycle paper, steel, aluminum, glass, and some kinds of plastic. Set up convenient recycling areas in the office and post instructions for recycling each material. You can also reuse envelopes for interoffice mail and cut up used paper for note pads. Buy Recycled! If you're in charge of purchasing office supplies, choose stationery and other office supplies with the maximum post-consumer recycled content available, at least 20%. And buy the lightest-weight paper possible for the job. Look for unbleached or "totally chlorine free" supplies and paper first. If you don't find these in stock, ask your suppliers how to order alternative products. Avoid "manila" folders and envelopes, which are actually bleached and then dyed to achieve their distinctive color; look for unbleached varieties instead. Whenever possible, avoid deep-hued and neon-colored papers, envelopes with plastic windows, and peel-and-stick labels, all of which can interfere with the recycling process. Office managers can provide a supply of reusable coffee mugs, plates, and utensils, and encourage their use. When ordering take-out or having an event catered, select establishments that use reusable food service ware. And of course, don't forget to turn off your lights, computer, and monitor before leaving for the day-and remember to take your travel mug home for tomorrow morning's commute! ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND: National Headquarters New York, NY 10010 212-505-2100 EDF MEMBERSHIP LINES: Phone: 202-387-3525 Fax: 202-234-6049 Internet: members@edf.org |
  HELPING HANDS
Cmdr. Linda Widener, CMO |
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With the cold and flu season at hand, some thought should be given to prevention and lessening of the symptoms of cold and flu. Here are a couple of easy recommendations to that effect:
Ø Garlic: at the first sign of cold and flu symptoms, eat 2 cloves (not heads) of raw garlic to relieve cold symptoms. Chop it up and mix it with foods, or swallow larger pieces like a pill. Ø Gingerroot Tea: to relieve head & chest congestion, malaise, and the chills. Grate a 1-inch piece of peeled gingerroot. Put it in a pot with two cups of cold water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for five minutes. Add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more or less to taste) and simmer one minute more. Remove from heat. Add 2 Tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, honey to taste, and 1 or 2 cloves of mashed garlic. Let cool slightly, and strain if you desire. Curl up, cover up, and drink as much gingerroot tea as you like. Other vitamins that are very beneficial and you should consider adding to your daily intake, include vitamin C, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12, and Folic Acid (Folate). The B & C vitamins are water soluble and are not stored in the body, so need to be replenished daily. Recommended doses and advantages are as follows: Ø Vitamin C: 1,000 mg - 2,000 mg daily; decrease risk of heart attack, decrease severity of asthma symptoms. Ø Vitamin B-6: 100 mg - 300 mg daily; decrease effects of carpal tunnel syndrome, decrease severity of PMS symptoms (when used in conjunction with decreased intake of sugar & caffeine). Can also reduce the risk of heart and arterial disease when taken in conjunction with Folate. Ø Vitamin B-12: 6mg daily; increase energy and decrease memory loss. Ø Folic Acid (Folate): 200 mg - 400 mg daily; decrease risk of heart attack and arterial disease. Should be taken in conjunction with vitamin B-12. Ø Other minerals that should be considered include Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc. Ø Calcium: 1,000 mg - 1,500 mg daily; to decrease likelihood of osteoporosis and other bone and dental diseases. Ø Zinc: 50 mg; can help to prevent colds and flu and decrease length of symptoms. Ø Magnesium: to reduce the risk of kidney stones. (reprinted from Talon's Edge Nov-Dec 1997 Issue) |
