Roark (FF 1053) - Naval Cruise Book

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ii - I I I Suva, Fi ji 'V SFE' Many ROARK crewmembers felt the urge to get involved and help the disadvan- A taged people of Fiji. The result, seven 1 volunteer work groups were sent out into the field during the four day visit in Suva to assist the numerous charitable institutions located throughout the area. The jobs performed were as varied as . the institutions which needed them. At one location some workers tore down the old wall of a dormitory and replaced it with a new one while others painted showers and cleaned the ventilation screens of a kitchen area to allow smoke to get out. At a small children's home, crewmembers dug holes and installed a new fence around a garden. At still another location, volunteers cleaned and painted furniture and put on a show of American guitar playing and singing. V of ,- ...L is i. ji 2 il i V if 1 ji .J I' is if . . in Q .. - .S 1, ff adm, V . M - ' fl ,, AL Y , .V '4:21:f.,,.., 'j'--ug. . -, g 1. , ,A I .. ,W I F V- az M ,MLM-I trim: Mllpgfjr ..H:L,.L, M ,-. ,.,,VV ?jf7',iWI?lJAA Suva, Fiji ROARK was in Suva, Fiji from February 12 to 15. As in previous port visits, the ship was opened for visitors in the afternoon. Unlike the first stops in Apia and Port Vila however, relatively few visitors came aboard. Which was due largely to the fact the Fijians are used to seeing American ships. Nevertheless, interest in the ROAFlK's visit was I high. Local newspapers heralded the arrival of the , ff ship's unbeaten basketball team which was scheduled , ,lf to play the local all stars in the city's main arena. The ,L .2 'iffy-5 ROARK coach la former academy great?j was iwwiz-g':,3 interviewed by the local press. ROARK was asked to field teams in everything from soccer to lacrosse. A friendly rivalry accompanied each match and it became obvious it really wasn't important who won or lost. What was important was the friendships which took place. ROARK got underway February 16 with the best wishes of the Fijian people and a still unbeaten basketball team. N -A -,, P.

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s own program, Iarge for the trip. One the departure date pallets of school dolls, medical supplies, machines, 'candy and seeds were hoisted onto the flight deck and rolled into the helo hangar. theft?