VIPs open new child development facility

December 10, 2010 Serving The Twentynine Palms Community Since 1957 Vol. 53 Issue 49

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Commandant of the MarineCorps Gen. James F. Amos;his wife, Bonnie; and MaeFord, the branch head ofCombat Center’s ChildrenYouth and Teen Services,marked the completion ofthe Combat Center’s newChild Development Center,Dec. 6, with a ribbon cuttingceremony.

“One of the things aboutthe desert is that there are notmany alternatives outside thegate, so this provides parentswith the quality care theyneed, and they can do theirservice without worryingabout the care of their chil-dren,” Ford said.

The new facility, whichwas completed in only twomonths, will help whittledown the waiting list forchildcare, which currentlystands around 170 children,said Ford. The opening willincrease the capacity ofchildcare by 142 children, achange that she said, hasbeen due at the CombatCenter for a long time.

“What we were experienc-ing was that Marines had toactually seek out childcare,”Ford said. “We had some

Marines taking their childrenback to relatives so that theycould come out and feel con-fident in performing their

duties without worryingabout their children.”

Bonnie Amos recalled theonce-stalled hope for the

facility during an address shemade before cutting the rib-bon and officially openingthe facility.

“This issue about child-care here at TwentyninePalms was brought to [for-mer Commandant of the

Marine Corps Gen. James T.Conway’s wife] AnnetteConway’s attention about 15months ago,” she said.

About four monthslater, the Amos’, heard thatthose “efforts had fallen ondeaf ears.”

“It’s the first time my hus-band said it was ok that Ithrew a super tempertantrum,” Bonnie joked.

The attention of topMarine leadership paved theway for the project’s speedyconstruction.

“The Marine Corps want-ed it done overnight,” saidJames Bell, president of IconConstruction Inc., immedi-ately admitting “overnight”to be a bit of an exaggera-tion. “But they wanted itdone in 90 days; we did itin 63.”

The project had a numberof unique challenges otherthan a shortened construc-tion time allotment, Bell said.

When designing buildingsconcerning children’s safety,more of the little thingsshould be considered, hesaid. For instance, doors inthe facility have finger guardsto protect children’s handsfrom getting caught, and

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Bonnie Amos, wife of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, speaks at the Combat Center’sChild Development Center ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 6. The facility, which took just nine weeks to construct, isexpected to increase capacity and the quality of life for service members and families aboard the Combat Center.

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Trent Kennedy, 7, along with his brothers Bryce, 9, and Nolan, 4, skipped schoolMonday in order to pick up their dad, Sgt. Richard Kennedy, a squad leader withBattalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st MarineExpeditionary Unit. Kennedy’s wife, Jenny, joined the boys in welcoming Kennedyhome after a six-month-long deployment to the Asian-Pacific Region.

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Vendors showcased thenewest technologies, fromprinters to video telephones,at the Combat Center’s bi-annual Technology Expositionhosted by G-6 at theOfficers’ Club Pub, Tuesday.

Kelly Shields, the eventmanager, said she tried tokeep the vendors at the exporelevant to the needs of theCombat Center.

“We like to think of it asan overall IT focus, andwhat we do is meet with theleadership a week beforeand they request technolo-gies,” Shields said. “Any typeof missions the commandsare working with, we like tomatch those technologies.”

Participants were excitedand grateful for the vendorsto come out and show their

wares to the Combat Center.“It’s really great they

came here and put on thisshow for us,” said Lt. Col.Bruise Nyholm, the Trainingand Education Center ofExcellence operations offi-

cer. “Taking time out oftheir schedules, and at thesame time, opening our eyesto what is available.”

Shields assessed the four-

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Greg Fell, the spokesman for Newark, jokes with a Marine during the Combat Center’s bi-annual Technology Exposition hosted by G-6 at the Officers’ Club Pub Tuesday.


A vendor talks with patrons about his products during theCombat Center’s bi-annual Technology Exposition hostedby G-6 at the Officers’ Club Pub Tuesday.

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Recently, two Marines weredriving down Two Mile Roadwhen the driver lost controlof the car on the soft, sandyshoulder of the road. The

vehicle flipped three timesbefore landing.

When the car came to astop, the reactions of thesetwo Marines, who, by theway, were myself and myhusband, Sam, were com-pletely opposite.

Sam immediately assessedthe situation, checked to see if

I was injured and proceededto find a way to get us bothout as quickly as possible.

I, on the other hand, wasconfused, couldn’t move, hadtrouble processing what hadjust happened.

The difference between uswas not our age, time ingrade or service or vast dif-ferences in our experience asdrivers. Where we differedwas in our knowledge andtraining within the Corps.

I work in one of theCorps’ many critical, butnon-deployable, supportroles. Sam is an infantryman,slated to deploy in a fewmonths, and has spent count-less hours training to handlechaotic situations.

I asked my husband whyhe remained so calm duringthe immediate aftermath ofthe crash, he replied, “I’vebeen through rolloversbefore in battle simulations.”

Helping Marines survivesituations like these are one ofthe reasons installation leadersopened the Combat Center’sBattle Simulation Center atCamp Wilson. The centeroffers four different types ofsimulations: the CombatConvoy Simulator (CCS);Operator Driver Simulator(ODS); Humvee EgressAssistance Trainer (HEAT)and Mine Resistant AmbushProtected vehicle EgressTrainer (MET); and theDeployable Virtual TrainingEnvironment (DVTE).

The multiple battle simu-lations the center possessesare not only important forinfantry units to master, butalso for the supporting unitsthat do not anticipate adeployment any time soon,said Gunnery Sgt. HectorViramontes, an instructor atthe Battle Simulation Center.The center is also somethingthat hasn’t been seeing its fairshare of use, he said.

“We are all Marines,” hesaid. “What happens if you allof a sudden deploy or gettransferred to a deployableunit? You have to start at levelone, because you did not keepup with your training.”

This is the closest Marinescan get in training for real-lifesituations and combat sce-narios, said Douglas Peercy, acombat tactics instructor atthe Battle Simulation Centerand a retired gunnery ser-geant. “We can recreate sce-narios and situations of real-life combat to see how theMarines would react.”

The CCS and ODS createvirtual reality scenarios andcombat situations to test andteach vehicle drivers and con-voy personnel how to react toobstacles and enemy attacks.The CCS goes more in-depthwith the involvement ofweapons and multiple vehi-cles working together toaccomplish a mission.

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are rollover simulators thattest Marines’ abilities towork together and reactproperly if their vehicleflips multiple times.

At the DVTS, Marines sitat computers and virtuallywork together as they inter-act with Afghan people tolearn their languages and cul-ture in a virtual world.

The center has the latestand greatest technology avail-able in the Marine Corps,Viramontes said. “But thisservice will go away if it isdoesn’t get used.”

Viramontes said the cen-ter has plenty of openingsavailable and he encouragedevery unit to contact him toschedule simulation trainingor learn more about the cen-ter by calling 830-4192.

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Per Combat Center Order 1620.1B, the Armed ForcesDisciplinary Control Board makes recommendations to theCommanding General on which establishments should beoff-limits. The AFDCB begins the process upon receiving“substantive information” about a business that “presentsconditions that adversely affect [service members’] health,safety, welfare, morale, or morals.” Examples of off-limitsestablishments are unsafe bars, unscrupulous financial serv-ices businesses, automotive dealerships that sell defectivevehicles or do not honor their truth in lending disclosuresand realty companies that systematically refuse to returnsecurity deposits. The command inspector general presidesover the board which meets quarterly.

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Once the commanding general designates a businessas off-limits, the Public Affairs Office distributes the listof off-limits establishments. Individual command adju-tants maintain lists of these establishments and postthem on their bulletin boards. Any servicemember whopatronizes an off-limits establishments risks disciplinaryaction under the UCMJ.

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Marines from 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, train in the Combat Convoy Simulator Wednesday at the BattleSimulation Center on Camp Wilson.

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, train inthe Combat Convoy Simulator Wednesday at the BattleSimulation Center on Camp Wilson.

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, train inthe Combat Convoy Simulator Wednesday at the BattleSimulation Center on Camp Wilson.


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The new Commandant of theMarine Corps, Gen. James F.Amos, and Sergeant Major of theMarine Corps Sgt. Maj. CarltonKent made the Combat Centertheir first stop on a tour of WestCoast bases and installations sinceAmos took command of theforce Oct. 22.

Amos and Kent, accompaniedby their wives, visited Marines andsailors working and trainingaboard the Combat CenterSunday and Monday to listen totheir ideas and concerns and todiscuss their vision for the futureof the Corps.

The commandant and the sergeantmajor dropped in on the Marines of3rd Battalion,2nd Marine Regiment,from Camp Lejeune, N. C., duringtheir Enhanced Mojave Vipertraining on Range 210 Monday.

“It is probably more importantfor me than it is for them,” saidAmos. “I know a lot of the leader-ship out here, but most of theyoungsters have joined the MarineCorps in the last few years. I thinkit’s important for me to come outand watch them train. It’s criticalthat the Marines see their leadersout in front.”

Amos viewed a portion of EMV,the installation’s premier combinedarms pre-deployment training exer-cise, which incorporates air, groundand combat logistics elements and

Afghan role players to provide real-istic training for units deploying insupport of Operation EnduringFreedom and other overseas opera-tional contingencies.

The Marines were in thedefense during their training asthey witnessed the commandant’shelicopter land in front of them.The commandant, sergeant majorand their wives met and talkedwith the Marines.

To the surprise of severalMarines who met him, the com-mandant was much more relatablethan expected.

“You never think they are justpeople like we are, Marines like weare,” said Lance Cpl. Skyler Ellis,an assaultman with 3rd Bn., 2ndMarines.

“I wanted to come out and letthem know this is what theCommandant of the Marine Corpslooks like, and I am a humanbeing,” Amos said. “The MarineCorps is our life, and we love theseyoung men and Marines.”

The Marines were learning howto interact with Afghan popula-tions. Role players acting asAfghan village elders and Marinesconvened for a scenario to discussissues. The commandant and ser-geant major were let in on thetraining. They shared a traditionalAfghan meal in a room set up likean Afghan home. Marines social-ized with their high-ranking visi-tors, asking questions and receiv-ing advice as they dined.

Upon leaving the range, thecommandant said he was proud of

what the Combat Center is doingin support of the war effort.

The commandant also credit-ed installation personnel for theirenvironmental practices.

“There is no better stewardthan the Marine Corps,” Amossaid, knowing the environmentalconcerns in the region. “I see agreat future for the MarineCorps here.”

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, meets with Marines from 3rd Battalion,2nd Marine Regiment, during his visit to Range 210 Monday.

Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos visits with Marines from 3rd Battalion, 2ndMarine Regiment, training on Range 210 Monday.

Bonnie Amos, wife of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen.James F. Amos, plays with an explosive ordnance disposal dognamed Cee during a visit with Marines from 3rd Battalion, 2nd MarineRegiment, from Camp Lejeune, N.C., training on Range 210 Monday.

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MARINE CORPS AIRSTATION MIRAMAR,Calif. – About 10 Marines,grinning from ear-to-ear,enjoyed a private concertwhile Katy Perry rehearsedon stage.

Volunteering to assistthe 2010 VH1 Divas Salutethe Troops concert securityhad its benefits: volunteersgot a free private showfrom the “Divas” as theyrehearsed.

Katy Perry, Keri Hilson,Nicki Minaj, Sugarland,Grace Potter and theNocturnals, Heart and KathyGriffin spent the eveningentertaining the troops atMarine Corps Air StationMiramar, Calif., Dec. 3.

During the course of justa few weeks, a productionteam from VH1 transformeda hangar at the air stationinto a towering soundstage,complete with a rotatingplatform with interchange-able set pieces.

Days before the concerttaping, VH1 and MarineCorps Community Servicesrecruited volunteers to helpset up the concert site and pro-vide security. Corporal TylerFormby, a rifle coach at the airstations Carlos HathcockRange, stood among thestarstruck and cheering volun-teers watching Katy Perry per-fect her routine.

“I’ve been here since yes-

terday,” Formby said. “We setup all the fences and all thestands. I got to hang outbackstage last night,” headded with a sideways grin.

VH1 and MCCS delegat-ed VIP seating to theMarines and sailors ofWounded Warrior BattalionWest, as well as their friends

and families.Corporal Michael Pride

was one of the first wound-ed warriors to arrive at thehangar.

“Being a wounded war-rior…I always like when any-one is supportive in any waythey can, like showing theirtalents,” the Kansas City,Mo., native said.

After the start of theshow, the wounded warriorsenjoyed not only the bestview of the concert, but alsohad a special visit fromSnooki of “The JerseyShore.” The pint-sized reali-

ty star fought her waythrough throngs of eagerfans to sign autographs, takepictures and chat with thewounded warriors.

Uniformed military mem-bers from every branch ofservice enjoyed stage-sideviewing of the concert.About 27,000 people attend-ed the show.

“I’ve been to concertsbefore, but never anything likethis,” said Airman Joel Buers,a cyber security specialist withthe 95th CommunicationSquadron at Edwards AirForce Base, Calif. The low-

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The show ended withfireworks and salutes fromthe “Divas.” The hangarwill return to normal asquickly as VH1 transformedit, but the memory of brightlights and crooning popstars will remain.

For a schedule of repeatairings of the show, visithttp://www.vh1.com.


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A joint-force color guard opens the 2010 VH1 Divas Salute the Troops concert at MarineCorps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 3. Approximately 27,000 people attended theconcert hosted by Kathy Griffin, which featured Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Sugarland,Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and a special appearance by Heart.

what it is leaving behind.He said during the last

Marine Corps Ball inNovember, he visitedretired Sgt. Maj. Henry H.Black, the 7th Sergeant

Major of the Marine Corps.While at Black’s house, theytalked about war stories,where the Marine Corps hasbeen and where it is going.

Black had said that allthe veterans are proud oftoday’s Marines and thatthey are keeping up withthe traditions of the MarineCorps. He added they couldeven be better than Marinesof the past, Kent said.

Kent added it isbecause of the Corps’ suc-cesses that other militarybranches seek to recruitMarines to their own serv-ices, citing an Armyrecruiting poster with thewords “Sometimes thebest soldier for the job is aMarine,” written across it.

Amos closed each meet-ing by taking questions andsaying “thanks” to theMarines and sailors for allthe hard work and sacrificesthey make keep the MarineCorps strong.

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Hundreds of Marines andsailors around the CombatCenter gathered throughoutthe day in churches andmeeting rooms for a visitwith the Commandant andSergeant Major of theMarine Corps Monday.

“It’s good to see themout here,” Sgt. FreddyEsquivel, a tank commanderwith Company C, 1st TankBattalion. “He only hadbeen [commandant] for afew weeks, so [this is a goodopportunity] just to see hisface and to know what isahead of us for the UnitedStates Marine Corps.”

General James F. Amos,the Commandant of theMarine Corps, took themicrophone first and talkedabout the war in Afghanistan.

“We’ve got every reasonto be optimistic,” Amos said,pointing out successes notonly in Afghanistan, but alsoin Iraq. He mentioned citiesthat were once areas ofheavy fighting, and now “youcan walk down the streetswithout flak and wearing asoft cover.”

To lighten the deploymentload on Marines, the Corpsrecently expanded in numberby 27,000. Despite the recentincrease, Amos said he wantsto reduce the number ofMarines and recalibrate ourequipment so that the Corpscan stay flexible and still beable to handle whatevercomes in the future.

He then talked aboutthose who believe the Corpsis just a second “land army.”

“I do not apologize forbeing the nation’s second ‘landarmy,’” Amos exclaimed. “We

are the nation’s expeditionaryforce as well. If the presidentever asks me to send a forcesomewhere, I will never say ‘Ican’t do that.’ I will say ‘Yessir,’ then start working on put-ting the force together withwhat I have.”

He said he is absolutelyconfident that his Marines canhandle anything thrown theirway because of the MarineCorps tradition “fightingtoday’s crisis with today’sforces, today.”

Amos added the Marinesdo so well because of theiruniqueness as a group.

“Being in a sea of greencammies every day can makeus forget how unique we are,”Amos said. “But less thanone tenth of one percent ofAmericans can earn the rightto wear this uniform.”

After the Commandantfinished speaking, SergeantMajor of the Marine CorpsSgt. Maj. Carlton Kentstepped up and talked aboutthe legacy of the Corps and


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Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amosshakes hands of James Bell, the president of IconConstruction, whose company helped build the new ChildDevelopment Center in just nine weeks, at the ribbon cut-ting ceremony Dec. 6. The facility is expected to increasecapacity and shorten the time parents must wait to enrolltheir children for childcare aboard the Combat Center.


Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amoswalks with his wife Bonnie, while touring the newlyopened Child Development Center Dec. 6 after a ribboncutting ceremony. The facility, which took just nine weeksto construct, is expected to increase capacity and improvethe quality of life for service members and families.

water heater temperaturesare set to max out at 110degrees to guard against acci-dental scalding.

The 15,000-square-footfacility also includes sixage-specific classrooms,three age-specific playareas, a full service kitchen,a laundry facility and spacesfor administration and per-sonnel training. Seismicengineering ensures thebuilding is just that much

more safe in the event ofan earthquake.

“[There was] a lot ofeffort on lots of people’splates,” concluded Bonnie,speaking to the collectivegroup of people from thePublic Works Section,Marine Corps CommunityServices, G-6, the FireDepartment, Resident Officerin Charge of Constructionand Icon ConstructionInc., who were responsiblefor the project’s success.“Thank you.”

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Commandant, SMMC meet withMarines to discuss Corps’ future


General James F. Amos, the Commandant of theMarine Corps, speaks with Marines and sailors of 7thMarine Regiment, about current conditions inAfghanistan and answers their questions at theCombat Center’s Catholic Chapel Monday.


Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. CarltonKent, speaks with Marines and sailors of 1st TankBattalion, 3rd Combat Engineering Battalion, and 11thMarine Regiment, about the future of the Marine Corpsand what they can expect from him at the CombatCenter’s Protestant Chapel Monday.


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I have been receiving many thoughtful and helpful emails, cards, letters, and telephone calls in recent days from a growing number of you who read this column.

Not only did Pat Eubanks send her highly complementary message recently but among a large number of others I heard from Cynda Sullivan, Burke LeSage, Nancy Kearney, Claudia Byran, Mike Lipsitz, Jananne Turner, Paul Boyd, Rev. Bob Firl, and Muffin Hill. The other day Elsie Nicholas wrote, “Just wanted you to know I tried Sassy Nails in Yucca Valley and they lived up to everything you said. I really enjoy your column.” Another person, a Landers resident, telephoned me to say how much he appreciated my column about Tom Huls and the great people of Big-O Tires in Yucca Valley. He told me that a hi-desert clean team received tremendous assistance from Big-O Tires who took all the tires and rims they collected off their hands at time and expense to their business. Actually, Tom, John, and the crew were simply grateful to be of assistance.

My mother taught my brother, my sister and me that it is never wrong to express appreciation, gratitude, or just a plain “thank you.”

Mark Twain commented years ago that he could live with great personal satisfaction for three weeks after receiving just one sincere compliment.

You and I should give the gift that can’t be bought. Look hard for frequent occasions to pay sincere compliments to your family, friends, business associates and the clerks who wait on you.

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Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 561 salute their newly-appointed commanding officer during thesquadron activation ceremony at the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 2. VMM-561 is thethird Osprey squadron aboard the air station.

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Christmas carols filled the air asCombat Center families enjoyed theannual Marine Corps CommunityServices Holiday Festival at FelixField, Saturday.

The festival held many activitiesfor the children including arts andcrafts, balloon animals, face painting,live choir, passing out gifts and pho-tos with Santa.

“The kids are having a goodtime,” said Adrian Allanson, girl-friend of Staff Sgt. Lance Ritter, aninstructor with the Marine CorpsCommunication-Electronics School.

“They can do whatever they wantand have fun.”

The most popular activities werephotos with Santa, with at least a 30-minute wait to see him, and the toyline, with five lines of people waitingto receive a free toy for their child.

According to MCCS, more than

Noah Redtfeldt, age 7 months, son of Sgt. Joshua Redtfeldt with MWSS-374, eagerly looks at a Marine afterseeing the “Toy Story” toy in front of him during the annual Marine Corps Community Services HolidayFestival at Felix Field Saturday.

[From left] Santino Anzevino, 4, Maria Anzevino, 8 weeks,and Christiano Anzevino, 6, pose for a photo with Santaduring the annual Marine Corps Community ServicesHoliday Festival at Felix Field Saturday.

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Ray Wren [grey], a player with the Drama Killers, dives tohome plate after hitting an in-the-park homerun Tuesdayduring their game against the Misfits White at the CombatCenter’s Felix Field. The Drama Killers won 20 to 9.


Oscar Secaida, the first baseman for the Misfits White, reaches first base Tuesdayduring their game with the Drama Killers. The Misfits lost with a score of 20 to 9.

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The Sun City Shadow Hills Community Singers perform their 70s version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” duringthe annual Marine Corps Community Services Holiday Festival at Felix Field Saturday.

Amy Young, 4 years old, daughter of Staff Sgt. Daniel Young,MWSS-374, receives a balloon version of Elmo during theannual Marine Corps Community Services Holiday Festival atFelix Field Saturday.

HQBN takes2010 CG’s CupHeadquarters Battalionhas once again claimedthe CommandingGeneral’s Cup as theirsfor 2010.Congratulations to all,and particularly tothose Marines andcivilians who participat-ed on the teams and inthe events that madethe battalion overallchampions once again.That makes four yearsin a row and five of thelast six years.To those who were notvictorious, basketballseason is about to beginfor 2011, the first step inwinning the cup in 2011.Keep an eye out on theCombat Center’sFacebook page athttp://www.facebook.com/combat centerfor the formal presenta-tion of the trophy in thenear future.

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“127 Hours”Rated R

Because it’s based a truestory, and also because buzzabout it has been so intense,most people will knowbefore they buy a ticket to“127 Hours” that it’s likelygoing to make them squirm.

And anyone who doesn’tknow should probably bewarned, since some viewershave reportedly faintedwhen the camera focuses forseveral unblinking minuteson the nearly unthinkable actfor which the eventual tri-umphant outcome of thestory depends.

The movie depicts theordeal of Aron Ralston, anoutdoor enthusiast who in2003 fell into a deep canyoncrevice while hiking alone inUtah. Pinned to the wall by adislodged boulder for fivedays with no prospect ofrescue, he sawed off hisright forearm with a pock-etknife in order to escape.

But “127 Hours” ismuch more than simply acinematic endurance test tosee if you can stomachwhat you know is comingwhen it finally arrives. It’san inspiring tale of oneyoung man’s incredible per-severance, resourcefulnessand will to survive. It’s apowerful, perhaps evenOscar-worthy acting per-formance by James Franco,who plays Ralston. And it’sanother stylistic triumph fordirector Danny Boyle, theBritish director who sweptaudiences away last yearwith the emotionally soar-ing, ultimately exhilarating“Slumdog Millionarie.”

Boyle uses a bag of edgy,arty cinematic tricks toexpand the narrative beyondthe dire, claustrophobic cir-cumstance in which Ralston

finds himself by the end ofthe movie’s first half hour.He fleshes out his maincharacter, and the situation,with flashbacks, hallucina-tions, premonitions anddelirious dreams that flashthrough Ralston’s mindthroughout the nightmare.

In the lead-up to the fallinto the crevice, we learnthat Aron is a happy-go-lucky loner and an athleticrisk-taker. He’s so anxious toget where he’s going that hetarries only briefly with thetwo flirtatious female hikershe encounters early in hisoff-the-road trek.

We also watch him boltoff for his adventure with-out his cell phone, his heavy-duty Swiss army knife, orthat extra bottle ofGatorade, all of which he’llcome to regret. He didn’treturn his sister’s answering-machine message, or hismother’s, before he lefthome, and he didn’t tell hiscoworker – or anyone else –where he was headed.

And that drip-drip-drip-ping kitchen faucet, seen inthe opening split-screenmontage as he scurriesaround preparing to leave,becomes an omen of theprecious hydration he’ll beneeding – desperately – later.

“127 Hours” is in limitedrelease, which means itmight not be showing atyour local multiplex. But it’swell worth the effort to seekout, even if it means drivinga few extra miles.

For a movie about a manfalling into a canyon crack,there’s much to think abouthere, not the least of whichis how far any one of uswould go, under similar cir-cumstances, to survive.Could we do what Ralstondid? Could we joke about

the irony of buying a cheaputility tool, because it camewith a free, equally cheap,flashlight? Could we realize,as Aron does, that any situa-tion is the result of deci-sions you make, the duecourse of things you do andthings you neglect?

In the movie’s epilogue,we meet the real Ralston andlearn that even with a pros-thetic right hand and fore-arm, he continues to ski,hike, mountaineer and bike.But now, we’re told, healways leaves a note behind,telling someone where he’sgoing and how long heexpects to be gone.

After watching “127Hours,” you’ll agree that’s aterrific – maybe even life-saving – idea.

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James Franco portrays Aron Ralston, a hiker who suffersa terrible ordeal after falling into a canyon crevice.

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Ray Wren, the pitcher for the Drama Killers, slings the ball to theplate Tuesday during their game against the Misfits White at theCombat Center’s Felix Field. The Drama Killers won 20 to 9.


Michael Simmons, batting for the Misfits White during their game againstthe Drama Killers Tuesday, watches one of his hits sail away at theCombat Center’s Felix Field. The Misfits lost 20 to 9.


Josh Goodman, a player with the Drama Killers, rounds first base Tuesday night during their gameagainst the Misfits White and the last game of the Combat Center’s Co-Ed softball league. The DramaKillers defeated the Misfits 20 to 9.


Santa holds a child for a photo while the line for photos winds all the way tothe parking lot during the annual Marine Corps Community Services HolidayFestival at Felix Field Saturday.

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2,000 toys were handed outthat day.

The children were ecstat-ic, showing off their facepaintings of holiday iconslike Christmas trees, reindeerand snowmen.

Along with Christmasmusic played by a discjockey, a group of singerswho traveled two hours tosing at the event.

The Sun City ShadowHills Community Singerssang many traditionalChristmas songs and evenput their own twists onclassics like “The TwelveDays of Christmas,”much to the enjoyment ofthe families.

“Our hearts are filledwith love and honor forwhat you guys and girlsdo,” said Karen Adamik,the group’s director. “Sowe wanted to be here, nomatter how small, to saythank you.”

The singers wereencouraged by the amountof holiday spirit at theevent.

“It was wonderful,”Adamik said. “People sit-ting around on blankets,cheering, kids dancing andsinging. It was thewarmest welcome we havegotten in years.”

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Four-year-old Tray Taylor, gets a Christmas tree painted on his faceduring the annual Marine Corps Community Services HolidayFestival at Felix Field Saturday.


Six-year-old Riley Webb receives a balloon sword during the annual MarineCorps Community Services Holiday Festival at Felix Field Saturday.

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