The White Falcon - 01.02.1980, Blaðsíða 7

February 1, 1980
The White Falcon
Page 7
KEN LOWNES (top) highlighted the outstanding wrestlers in Sunday after-
noon's matches amongst the Marines, along with Wayne Ferm, Ira Bartley and
the only Air Force participant Jim Dutton. Above Ken is shown competing
with Charles Umphrey. (Photo by J03 David Guise)
Parents’ time important to children
I'm sure that we all did our best
his past Christmas to get our
children the gifts they asked for
and I'm equally sure that we do our
best to provide them with good meals
as well as warm clothing and a bed
to sleep in.
All of these things are important
and necessary but even more impor-
tant is the time we give to them.
My husband and myself spend each
Saturday at the bowling alley to en-
joy watching our sons bowl as well
as to keep score. Week after week
we are consistantly disappointed
with the practically non-existent
involvement of other parents.
The Bantom A (11 a.m.) League and
Bantom B (i p.m.) League each re-
quire at least one adult scorekeeper
per two lanes of bowling. That con-
sists of two teams, with four mem-
bers per team. Now one would think
that it should be relatively easy to
get one parent per eight children to
keep score, but such is not the
case. This is especially true with
the Bantom A League.
Oh, I'm sure some parents will
read this and say, "Well it's the
only chance I have to go to the Com-
missary or exchange." But, I know
for a fact that there is plenty of
time left after bowling to make it
to these facilities.
So, come on parents, with four
'members per team you should only be
required to keep score once a month.
It's really not that difficult to
give two hours a month in support of
your child. Time is the greatest
gift that you can give your child-
ren. They'll know that you care e-
nough to be involved and believe me
they do notice. I over heard one
boy recently say to our son, "Gee
Mike, you're so lucky, your mom and
dad come every week."
Next Saturday don't just drop off
your children. Stick around and see
if your child's team is in need of a
scorekeeper or moral support.
Get involved! You might even en-
joy yourself. Remember, if you
can't find time for your children
now, someday they may not find time
for you. Think about it!
SHIRLEY TWITCHELL (concerned and in-
volved mother) #7340.
1485 Radio Schedule
Tomorrow-Hockey Washington vs.
Atlanta-1 a.m.
-Basketball Duke vs.
Maryland-8 p.m.
Sunday -Basketball N-B-A ALL STAR
GAME-6 p.m.
Wednesday
-Hockey N-H-L ALL STAR
GAME-1 a.m.
Thursday-Basketball Philadel-
phia vs. Boston-12:30
a.m.
—Short shots
Swimming lessons for pre-school
children begin Wednesday. Lessons
are twice a week, Wednesday from 6
to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 2
p.m.
The basketball court next to the
high school has been frozen for a
skating rink. Skates are availalbe
on weekends at the Base Gym. Call
4588.
An Advanced Lifesaving class will
begin Feb. 11. This will be a 21
hour class. Times and days of the
week for this class will be arranged
shortly. For further information
call the gym at 4588.
The Men's Regional Basketball
Team will be practicing at 6 p.m.
every Saturday and Sunday through
Feb. 24. They will be usitie the
full court.
The Men's and Women's Volleyball
Season will begin in the first week
March. Practice time is available
on weekdays at the base gym. Call
4588.
Willa Dugan and Mike Luce have a-
gain successfully defended their
titles as Queen and King of the
Hil]
Last week Willa downed Marsha
Pellitteri in the final match while
Mike bested Ken Peer.
King and Queen of the Hill compe-
tition is held every Sunday at noon
at the Arctic Lanes.
The Keflavik Men's Bowling Assoc-
iation will be holding a "no tap"
bowling tournament tomorrow and Sun-
day.
Bowling times tomorrow will be
from 4 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 1
to 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded on
the basis of one award per 10 ent-
ries and there will be both men's
and women's categories.
For additional information con-
tact Skip Groce at 4552.