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Updated: 01/28/2012 09:44 AM CST

 

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File your own return, competitive rates.

On screen help for forms 2555 and 1116.

More help via e-mail.  We will not let you fail!

Call (330) 484-4694, or email us at ddtp@mail.com

WEB - http://prep.1040.com/ddtp

We are a Mom & Pop business where both Joan and I have a solid background in tax preparation.  I am not a CPA my degree is in Math with a minor in physics and we have a combined 22 year experience. 

Support for the filer will be provided by both DDTP and our software supplier, Drake, a North Carolina Company.  The Web based program uses an interview method to prepare your return.  The tax program interviews you by asking questions about your personal finances then prepares your return.

We have prepared a fictitious return of a person employed overseas. We are using  this information to provide a description of the steps needed to prepare the tax return. These steps (forms 1116 & 2555) are then made available at our WEB site as on screen help.

Your own return will be quite different.  You may have dependents and investments.  You may also have housing allowance and other benefits.  All these issues can be handled by accurately answering the questions presented by the tax program.

I have already assisted the supplier of this WEB based  process with regard to the 1116 and 2555 forms. The preparation of the fictitious return turned up a flaw in the process which was fixed for the 2010 package and the 2011 program.  There is a new requirement for a special form for foreign investments exceeding $10,000 so I will work with Drake to make that form available. When you are employed outside the country you get an automatic two month extension to file. I will make sure that support for the extension is provided.


Wanted - Caribou Club Pin - One of things I liked best about Kwaj as a kid in the '70s was the Caribou airplanes.  I'd very much like to have a Caribou Club Pin..  Please contact me if you have one you could part with or know where there might be one for sale.  Thanks in advance, Jonathan Clapp (Kwaj:1968-1971), jfclapp@net1lpus.com

Looking to buy vintage 14k gold charms with Kwajalein theme. Also looking for older gold Kwajalein Island charm (pre-1980's).  Please contact me at mproudfoot@hotmail.com. Thanks in advance.  Debbie Proudfoot

Looking for Video Tape - Do you remember the video tape that was available at the library? I flew the helicopter and the manager of AFRTS took the video. I never got a copy.  Any suggestions where I might look to get a copy?  Email or call me, Bill Chamberlain, chambrln@sbcglobal.net, (530) 275-5979

A New & Fun Way To Get Around On Kwaj  Introducing an innovative & fun form of personal micro transportation that beats walking or cycling on Kwaj: the Rockboard. The Rockboard is a dual mode adult kick scooter. Unfold the scooter with the deck flat and it works like a kick scooter with low rolling resistance parts. Now set & lift the deck to Rock Mode and the scooter is propelled by shifting (or rocking) your weight with both legs planted on the deck. Composed of painted aluminum and stainless steel, the Rockboard is highly resistant to corrosion. For top performance, it has the best in urethane wheels, sealed bearings and a patented chain, cable & pulley propulsion system (which provides a cruising speed of @ 8-11 mph). The board weighs @ 20 lbs and folds up like typical scooters so you can easily carry it by hand. Lastly, although it's been thoroughly bench/load tested @ 300 lbs, it is warranted for a carry capacity of 200 lbs. The Rockboard is available from RideTHISbike.com for $199. When shipped via USPS military mail, delivery is free. Order one today by clicking on the link below: http://ridethisbike.com/products/RB/Rockboard-dual-mode-folding-scooter.htm. By the way, a scaled down version of the Rockboard with a 100 lb carry capacity is also available through RideTHISbike.com for $150. Thanks for your time. Respectfully, Larry Lagarde, email Larry - larry@ridethisbike.com at RideTHISbike.com or call (504) 324-2492.

Any one know how I can get a 5 Kwaj 2011 calendars?  Thanks Dave Blackwell, email me at dblackwell@terminix.com.

Clarence Abadie's Helicycle flies - Clarence built this Helicycle and finally got it in the air.  Clarence was with Pan Am 1988 until early 1990's.  The pictures were taken November 17 & 18, 2010.  Email Clarence, he'd like to hear from you - Email

Kwaj post box doors!
Remember the anticipation and joy  of getting mail on Kwaj and Roi? Kwaj  Post Box Doors from the old post office on Kwajalein! $10 each plus shipping from Georgia.  Please contact Dennis Rabun or Jaymie Boyum at xroirats@bellsouth.net
    If you want to save money on what you're already purchasing on a regular basis, and are interested in generating extra substantial income, check out this website: www.bign.com/jgkoch and view the video. Or call us at (419) 956 -1396 or (419) 956 -1390."

NEED YOUR HELP, WOULD LIKE A PHOTO of the area where the Yokwe Yuk Club located to share on the Kwaj Community Website.  If there is a Kwaj resident that could email me an attachment of photo(s) of that area, I'll post them on the site.  The Yuk was such a treat to Kwaj but knowing it's gone now, it would be nice to see the area as it exists today.  Thanks for helping, Shermie - email to attachment to:  shermie@charter.net



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Searching for the bicycle regulations used at USAKA  I last visited there in 1989 for an inspection of the US Army Civic Action Team on Google.  These rules were in a welcome package for visitors as I remember they were pretty stringent. I almost took that copy thinking I would return again.  I would greatly appreciate a link or a electronic copy of the rules if you have it available.  Thanks, John Terrell, CMC, USN Ret., cmcret@sbcglobal.net

I would like to get a painting, oil or water color, of Kwaj to hang on one of my walls.  I'd like to receive a response from some artist living on Kwaj.
Thanks, Alan Anderson - CDC, Alan.a@pacbell.net

Looking for photos of the USAKA Commander’s quarters:  I’m trying to locate someone that may have photos of the USAKA Commander’s quarters when it was the Officer’s Club. Thanks, Nelda H. Reynolds, Nelda.Reynolds@smdck.smdc.army.mil

Need a photo of the Kwaj Commander's House when it was an Officer's Club.  Can you help me out?  Thanks much, Tom Daly, dalyted@hotmail.com

NEW KWAJ COOKBOOK ABOUT TO BE PUBLISHED!

Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF), formerly known as the Protestant Women’s Group (PWG), is about to publish a NEW KWAJ COOKBOOK.  Historically, this has been their one source of funding for all the many things they do throughout the year.  This includes hosting retreats with Marshallese Christian sisters, Bible studies, craft nights, Carlson Christmas (or Easter) drop and many other service projects.  Several years back, the organization changed its name to be more inclusive to other Christian women of the island.  This includes Protestant, Catholic, Baptist, and Church of Christ women. We are currently looking for MORE recipes. If you are interested in submitting one, please e-mail the address at the bottom of this article. We need all kinds of recipes and would love notes regarding your life on Kwajalein to make it even more personal.  We are also hoping to include pictures, so if you have a GREAT Kwaj picture (or even of the reunion, send that along too!  THE DEADLINE FOR ALL IS OCTOBER 1st, so get them in NOW.  Do not procrastinate!!  Once we receive everything, we will then send off to the publisher. We hope to have them back before Christmas, but we are stuck with how we are going to get them on island with the new postal rules and regulations. So we are not promising they will be ready. We also do not know a cost yet.  If you are interesting in pre-ordering, feel free to send an e-mail to the address below and the minute they are ready, we will contact you.  THANKS!!

Lora J. Kendrick, Cookbook typist;  e-mail: KendricL@kwajalein-school.com or chadley@hadleyplace.com

Novel - Rivers of Belief by Richard Craig Anderson (Kwaj 1989-92) 

Michael Brennan is a cop in pursuit of a serial rapist–and the rapist has targeted Natasha Panova, the love of Michael's life.

Ocean City, Maryland is a gemstone among the east coast resorts, a city of old values and older sins. In 1994 a predator moves at will through a town overflowing with tourists, and it appears that he's a cop. Or is he?

Michael is a compassionate ladies man. He takes a personal interest in the vicious but seemingly unrelated attacks because he is a pro, and because he's known abuse. Two others are drawn into the hunt: Michael's courageous friend Officer Levi Hart, and Natasha–a brilliant waitress who dances to a logical beat. Levi knows one of the victims–but he's reluctant to say why–and Natasha knows that she is next on the rapist's list. Together, they trace the clues.

As Michael closes in he discovers that he's become a suspect, and when a jealous coworker threatens to derail the investigation, he realizes that his crusade for justice may cost him his soul, Levi his honor, and Natasha her life. When Michael finally confronts the rapist, he turns out to be someone who was there all along– but nobody noticed.

Georgetown Press is a small company with plans to publish four or five new titles per year. Rivers of Belief is its premier publication.  Order Now

I am looking for anyone who knew Tullus and Johnye Crawford  My parents will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in April. In celebration of their stay in on Kwajalein in the early 60’s, I am looking for anyone who knew them to send me any old photographs or fond memories of my parents. My parents are Tullus and Johnye Crawford. Johnye was a secretary to Army and then later Marine officers. Tullus did not work for the military, but was an engineer (I think with Western Electric or General Electric).  Thanks for your help!  Jacqueline Crawford-Jones, Jacqueline.Jones@Mccracken.kyschools.us

Pohnpei Pepper  Pohnpei Pepper Association, PO Box 301, Kolonia, Pohnpei FSM, Tel & Fax 690-320-2201, email: sei.f.pepper@mail.fm.  What makes Pohnpei pepper so special?  Pohnpei has ideal pepper growing conditions.  Ninety percent of the pepper in the world comes from India, Indonesia, Brazil and Malaysia.  Pohnpei certainly can't compete since it has only 130 square miles of total area and only 40 acres of this is planted in pepper.  Pepper plants need a lot of water; at least 100 inches of rain a year with even distribution.  They don't tolerate a dry season and they love heat.  Some people swear by white pepper and some love the black, both are available, and they com from the same plant.  The black pepper berries are picked when fully grown but still green and then dunked in scalding water and baked or sun-dried to darken, and the milder white pepper is harvested from fully ripe red berries which then ferment in water for eight days, their red skins rubbed off, and then they are baked or dried in the sun.

Fishing News from Kentucky

Ed Hamblin and I played music together in the mid 1990s at Kwaj.  Ed and his wife Kerry both were good friends on Kwajalein and we continue to stay in contact.  Ed provided me pictures of his daughter great fishing experience.  At right is one of her larger catches of the day.  This was caught from his farm pond in Stamping Ground, KY.


Ed Hamblin, 1997, Kwajalein

Life is good in Kentucky!  Thanks Ed,,,


Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the subject book?  Written by John D. Broadwater in the early 70s. John does not answer my emails. Thanks!  Jim Sloane, Kwaj 70-73, jim@jsloane-pmp.com

Renewable Energy Sales  Need a power source for camping, outdoors, backup? Quality top brand RE products, well tested in the RMI, at near-US retail prices. 12VDC/110VAC Xantrex inverters 75W- 1000W, charge regulators 5A-40Amps, OEM mono-crystal p.v. panels 25W$156, 50W/$312; 12v DC lights/$30+. Best buy: carry-on XPowerpack- DC/AC supply with bright cool light and 25W p.v. panel for $379. Plug in your fan, boom-box etc.  Also in-stock quality long-grain low-salt low cholesterol Basmati Rice in 11 lbs. pack $9; Incense $5pack; quality chili, curry powder and mixed spices-masala for meats $3/pack; Ayurvedic herbal toothpastes, anti-bacterial soaps n oil (Neem) $3; handy 6 inch high steel coconut meat scraper $15. Delivery at AMI at Kwaj. Reference-n-Payment at Bank of Marshalls at Ebeye.  Island ECo at Majuro. 692-625-7786 or info@islandeco.com

Tsunami Risk at Kwajalein  Kevin Quinn, mitquinn@comcast.net, Fremont, CA USA.  I was indirectly involved with Kwajalein in the early 80's. I worked with Global Associates and tried to work on the workers compensation insurance for the employees on the island.  I asked my contact in Oakland about the risk of a tsunami wiping out the place. He told me the risk was nil, as the drop off from the shore to the ocean floor was severe, and the shock waves from a quake would not be slowed down as they approached, and then passed over, Kwajalein.  After the tragedy in Asia this past weekend, I see that Maldives got hammered, and they are a nation of small islands.  Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Inspiration Through The Years Shannon Stafford's (Kwaj 1986-90) new book has been published and the official release date for the book stores is December 28, 2004.  The book "Inspiration Through The Years" can be preordered online with Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Books A Million, etc.  To find more information about my book, visit Shannon's website at http://www.geocities.com/shannonds/homepage.html or email Shannon at shannonstafford@publishedauthors.net or shannonds@yahoo.com

 
FOR SALE

 

Beautiful 5x7 watercolor of Emon Beach,

1999, by L. Coppes

$30 plus shipping & handling


Christyperkins77@aol.com


On board the USS Telamond ARB-8  A repair ship-this was in 1945.  My name is Hollis Carter. I would like to hear from anyone who served on that ship.  I need to know the name of the hospital on the island and address, etc. I'd love to hear from anyone.  Have a great day, email > GRIP-email-zadielovesdollstoo@peoplepc.com

Kentron, Hawaii, LTD - Retirement Fund information - I vested time with this company and  I was fortunate to help an old timer by providing the following information to him so that he could get his retirement funds.  This will be very useful information for those who are looking for the retirement pension from Kentron, Hawaii. LTD. - Shermie
 

Pacific Mutual Life, Trustee Mellon Bank

700 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

(800) 800-9534 (Pensions Contact)

(949) 219-3011

(714) 640-3617 Pension Investment

Email: info@pacificlife.com

Web Site: www.pacificlife.com


Kwaj Stuff  http://badash.com/products.htm by Bad Ash Productions providing products such as T-shirts, Sweatshirts and Tank-Tops with Kwajalein designs. In the near future, caps, towels, coffee cups, calendars, etc. will be available also.  Questions - email Tim Ashby (1990-93, 97-present), ash@badash.com

SPAM Cans, Rice Balls and Pearls  I recently published my story about Kwajalein and my navy years in the book, "SPAM Cans, Rice Balls and Pearls".  It was published by TurnKey Press, Austin, TX, Dec. 2002 and can be ordered through any of the internet bookstores.  There are a number of photos in it, so I think WWII vets might enjoy it, especially anyone who served in the Marshall/Gilbert area.  Bruce Muench, muenchbooks@juno.com, Roscoe, IL

30% Discount Web Hosting Offer to Kwaj Residents and Alumni, Steve Sharp, web developer of www.ParadiseKwaj.com, Kwaj Kid from 1990-92 and avid shark fisherman.  Email: StevePJC@earthlink.net or webmaster@paradisekwaj.com.

Kwaj Shirts and Stuff On-line Shopping  http://www.cafeshops.com/paradisekwaj

Wanted, Kwaj or Roi T-shirts  We were out in Kwaj in 1975-1976. Was wondering if they still have T-shirts with the imprint of Roy Rat or Kwaj Kat and if so where they would be available?  Thanks for your help. Vera  Veralein@calicom.net

Miller's Landing  Gary and Anne Miller are past Kwaj residents.  Gary used to work for Communications and FOM Electric.  His wife Anne worked for the Marine Dept, starting as sail maker and ending as Captain.  She was there from 1985-94.  They now have their own small seaside resort in Placencia, Belize. They built the resort on their own with many years of work and it is Placencia's most natural resort, Miller's Landing, http://www.millerslanding.net, phone 011-501-523-3010, fax 011-501-523-3011, mlanding@btl.net

Correspondence Welcomed by Old English friend of the late Doctor Jim Troxall.  I would welcome hearing from any friends of his from his time in the Marshalls.  Chris Rowsby, CRowsby@aol.com

Boutique Boutique is a well-established lingerie, apparel and fashion accessory "brick and mortar" company located at 3650 51st Avenue, Suite B, Sacramento, CA  95823-7422.  We are a wholesale and retail company, and take great pride in acquiring the finest merchandise available for our customers at unbelievably low prices. Please contact us toll free at 1.877.345.6280 if you are a wholesaler and wish to open an account with us, or you can fax us at 916.392.1362, or you can e-mail us at info@boutiqueboutique.com.  You will want to visit our online store every day for "Featured Items" and "Bonus Buys" that are located on our home page! We innovated these features primarily because customers are tired of seeing "static" online stores that never change, and once you have visited these stores initially, there is really no reason to return to them because everything stays the same – day after day, week after week, month after month and year after year!  The "Featured Items" window showcases an item for that day, and "Bonus Buys" are items that are on sale or on clearance. Prices change every day! Please note that a "return" for refund will not be accepted because of price changes. We know you will be back every day to check on "Bonus Buy’s" and encourage you to do so. We hope you will enjoy your shopping experience with us.  Thank you for your loyalty and your business!  Boutique Boutique

Wanted Swizzle Sticks  They may be trash and not worth much, but don't throw those old swizzle sticks away. I belong to ISSCA (International Swizzle Stick Collectors Association) and I would love to have those old discards. Our next bi-annual convention will be held this year in Las Vegas, August 6th to 8th. We do a lot of trading and have piles of sticks for members to sort through for ones they don't have. If you have a collection, large or small or just a few I'd love to have them. Don't let e-bay or antique shops mislead you on their value. I will be glad to pay postage or even a modest sum. Mike Sykos, 111 St. Andrews Loop, Kerrville, TX 78028, sykosm@ktc.com

Hana Fantasy Co. will offer a Kwaj Kid free floral upgrade if you go to our web site: www.hana fantasy.com and use our printable fax form to order. We ship via FedEx, a beautiful assortment of tropical flowers and foliages - ginger, anthurium, calathea, heliconia, orchid and more.  Call 800-848-8461.  Hana Fantasy Co., S. Sykos.

Shermie's Place