European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 13, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 4 a the stars and stripes monday june 13,1994 space nut gets i on by Jon Connor staff writer Baum older Germany a the United states was racing against the soviet Union and the Moon was the prize. Space oriented television shows such As lost in space Star trek and my favorite Martian were beamed into the living rooms of America s Young people in the 1960s. Bernard a. Harris or.  get enough. At the age of 10, Harris decided he wanted to be an astronaut. Nearly three decades later Harris a who spent 10 Days in space last year a is living proof that dreams can come True. Last week Harris spoke of his space experiences and stressed the importance of academic excellence to pupils at department of defense dependents schools in Germany. A a in a a space nut a Harris said in an interview after speaking to about 300 pupils at Baum older Swetzel elementary school on Friday. The thrill of space to shows and Nasa s real life missions inspired him to become an astronaut he said. Education he figured was his ticket to the stars. The 6-foot3, 205-Pound astronaut who turns 38 on june 26, is a clinical scientist and flight surgeon. During his flight aboard the space shuttle Columbia from april 26 to May 6, 1993, Harris conducted research in physical and life sciences aboard the sts-55, space lab d-2, As part of the seven member shuttle Crews Mission. He logged 239 hours in space. Harris biographical information reads Tike the academic accomplishments of several people Over several lifetimes the Central Texas native s credentials include a doctorate of Medicine from Texas tech University school of Medicine residency training in internal Medicine at Minnesota s Mayo clinic several outstanding performance awards from Nasa and various professorships class to open to nonresidents Washington a amps the army management staff College at fort Belvoir a is preparing to offer its first nonresident class beginning in january officials have announced. The nonresident program which begins next Jan. 23 and runs through january 1996, will Combine correspondence courses and resident sessions. It is aimed at those who arc unable to attend fort Belvoir a 14-week resident courses which arc offered three times a year. The nonresident class is limited to 90 students compared with the Normal class size of 200, but is designed to Mirror the resident program in Content. The program Wilt feature two Short resident sessions. The rest of the course is by corresponds Nee. The Masc is normally open to civilians in grades gs-13 and gs-14, a High potential gs-12s, and majors or lieutenant colonels who have achieved military education level 4. The school prepares army civilian and military leaders to assume Niobe important managerial responsibilities by focusing on leadership management and Ducci Sion making As Well As strategy and doctrine. Applications must be forwarded through major commands to the total army personnel come no later than aug. 15. More information can be obtained from local civilian personnel offices or from the Masc at 703 805-3275 or 3255, or Dan 655-3257 or 3255.Stuttgart sets stage to Aid Young theater hopefuls Stuttgart Germany a amps a theater workshops for youths Ages 7 to 17 Are scheduled for this summer. The three week workshops will include classes in auditioning acting stage movement makeup and singing. The w workshops offered by the Stuttgart entertainment Branch will be held in two sessions a session i june 24-july 15, from 9 . To noon for Ages 7 to 10, and 2 . To 5 . For Ages u to 17, the july 4 weekend Wilt be free. A session ii july 18-aug. 5, from 9 . To noon for Ages 7 to 10, and 2 . To 5 . For Ages 11 to 17. The Cost is $110 per session. For More information or reservations Call Dan 421-2796/2825, or civilian 0711-729-2796/2825. A amps Jon Connor astronaut Bernard a. Harris or. Speaks at Wetzel elementary school in Baum older Germany on Friday. At . Universities in the medical Field. Harris who is Black told pupils that one s skin color is no Factor in becoming an astronaut. He cited a Strong desire a Good education and a healthy body As key factors. During an 18-minute videotape of a spaceflight Harris showed the Many effects of being in a weightless environment. Fish swim in circles for example and Plant roots grow in All directions he said. Harris then gave the following answers to questions from the audience a he Best likes looking Back at Earth from space. A the youngest astronaut in Nasa is 28. A the most dangerous part of a spaceflight is the liftoff because of the amount of fuel and Energy underneath the astronauts. A ones taste in food changes while in space. An astronauts annual salary ranges from $45,000 to $90,000. The space shuttle flew at a Speed of 17,500 Mph allowing the Crew to witness a Sunrise Sunset every 45 minutes. A More than 5,000 photographic frames and 1 mile of videotape were shot during his trip in space. During the interview Harris said there Are Only two african american astronauts out of 100. Of the 100,15 Are women. A everybody in society should contribute a Harris said. A it makes the organization run  he said he firmly believes that other intelligent life forms exist in the universe. A i done to see How we can be the Only ones a Harris said based on the High number of galaxies containing thousands of solar systems. Harris said he Hopes that in 25 years he will be on a Mission to colonize the Moon working in the Field of space Medicine to ensure human survival. Despite nasal a shrinking budget Harris remains optimistic. A i firmly believe space is our future a he said adding a because humans Wilt not stand  Harris was invited to speak by the Germany alumni chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity inc., of which he is a member. It is a nonprofit organization focusing on Community outreach programs. Harris itinerary included stops in Heidelberg Mannheim Ramstein Baum older and Kaiserslautern. His wife Sandra accompanied  demo to hold Cash carry sales Rota Spain a amps a the defense re utilization and marketing office in Rota will hold two Cash and carry sales in june. The sales will be. Friday and june 24 from 11 . To 2 . In building 186, behind the four seasons store at naval station Rota. . Id card holders who work at the naval base and at Moron a can attend the sales. Merchandise must be paid for in dollars. No checks will be accepted. Personnel Are advised to keep the sales receipts for customs purposes when leaving spam. Items for Sale include military clothing secretaries typewriters dressers wardrobes tables chairs appliances and com users All purchases must be removed y 2 . The Day of the Sale. For More information Call Dan 7271360/1361, or civilian 0034-56-821360/61. A kids touch a amps won v. Hoil senior airman Steve Noble ties a stuffed animal to a Load of food that was to be air dropped into Bosnia and Herzegovina on saturday morning. Noble is a Load master with the 37th Airlift so at Rhein main a in  command to get new chief Heidelberg Germany a amps the 266th theater finance come soon to be the army a largest finance group will get a new Leader Friday. Col. Hugh b. Tant Iii is to become the units new commander in a 10 . Ceremony on the Parade Field at Campbell Barracks in Heidelberg according to . Army Europe Headquarters. Tant is now the Deputy chief of staff for resource management at v corps Headquarters in Frankfurt. He replaces col. Roger w. Scearce who is leaving to become commandant of the army finance school at fort Jackson . The 266th, based in Heidelberg is one of three army finance groups in Europe. On Friday it will absorb the subordinate units of the 9th finance group and 5th finance group which Are slated for deactivation