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SOUTH POTOMAC PILOT NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY
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Tony Stout (l.), Chief for Washington Operations for the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC), guides members of the board of directors for the Charles County Chamber of Commerce on a tour of some of the command’s facilities used to certify that DoD information technology and national security systems meet interoperability requirements for joint military operations. The half-day visit by the chamber on Sept. 26 also included a mission briefing by Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, as well as a windshield tour of the base. Chamber representatives (l. to r.) are Bonnie Morris, executive director Betsy Burian, Varsha Mathur and president Craig Renner.
Combined Federal Campaign Kickoffs at NSF Dahlgren
Oct. 9 - NSWCDD W & K Depts. (Rain date - Oct. 10)
By Jeron Hayes
Combined Federal Campaign is beginning at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. The campaign, which began Sept. 1, offers federal employees and military members the opportunity to donate to thousands of pre-screened charities that provide services locally, nationally and internationally. The campaign, managed by the Office of Personnel Management, will run until mid-December. The 2013 campaign will offer donors a new option - donations may be made through myPay electronically versus the traditional pledge card. Local keyworkers are completing training and will be able to provide guidance to all potential donors regarding the new procedure. Donors may continue to make a one-time cash or check donation, or can donate by payroll deduction over the course of the calendar year. Donors may designate funds to as many charities as they choose. In an effort to bring Combined Federal Campaign to more employees at Dahlgren, multiple kickoff events will be offered around the base. The week of Oct. 7 will be Dahlgren CFC week plan to attend any and all kickoff events! Enjoy lots of activities, and every event will include charities that participate in the Potomac CFC
Location - Bldg. 1500 A&B Wing, outdoors 1100 - 1300 Charity fair, gift card giveaway, bake sale
Oct. 10 - NSWCDD K & Q Depts. with information and giveaways. All events are open to everyone who have proper access. Come out and enjoy a week of fun and support this year’s Combined Federal Campaign!
Oct. 8 - Parade Field
1100 - 1300 Charity fair, gift card giveaways, Culinary Specialist Cook-Off Competition, NSWC FCU Cash Grab booth, Dunk Tank, lunch for sale by NSWCDD Hispanic Association
Oct. 9 - NAMDC/20TH SCPS
Location - Behind Bldg. 1700 (Parking lot) 1100 - 1230 Charity fair, gift card giveaways Event is rain or shine, all are invited to attend
Location - Bldg. 1470 Lobby Conference Room 1030 - 1300 Charity fair, chili cook-off, silent auction, giveaways
Oct. 10 - NSWCDD C/CX & G Depts.
Location - Community House 1100 -1300 Charity Fair, Giveaways, Food for sale
Oct. 10 - JWAC
Location - Bldg. 1452 - Open to JWAC employees only 1100 - 1300 Charity Fair, Bake Sale, Giveaways
Oct. 16 - NSWCDD Z Dept.
Location - Bldg. 1480 War Room 1100 - 1300 Charity fair, giveaways
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Dahlgren 95th Anniversary Events
Friday, October 4, 2013
Youth Centers enjoy Play 60 Challenge
Speaker Series/Brown Bag Lunch
A Conversation with Helen Gray and Margie Stevens Oct. 7 - 11:30 a.m. Gray’s Landing Moderated by Ed Jones
NSASP Navy Ball
Oct. 4 Fredericksburg Hospitality House, tickets available at www. navyball.org. Guest speaker - Ed Jones, who grew up on “the Station” at Dahlgren and is retired editor of the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star newspaper.
Anniversary Celebrations
Dahlgren 95th Anniversary/ Diversity Day Celebration Oct. 16 - 10 a.m. Parade Field USNA Electric Brigade band, NDW Ceremonial Guard performance, historic displays, Diversity Day displays, historic base tours (reserve by emailing jeron.hayes@ navy.mil)
95th Anniversary 5K Oct. 16 - 11 a.m. Free to all participants. First 20 to register get commemorative t-shirt. Visit the Fitness Center to register. Dahlgren Heritage Museum Anniversary Reception Oct. 16 - 5:30 p.m. Univ. of Mary WashingtonDahlgren Campus Congressman Rob Wittman, Keynote Speaker; Reading of proclamation from Gov. McDonnell, guest speakers. Historic tours of NSF Dahlgren Oct. 19 - 1 - 3:30 p.m. Register online at www.dahlgrenmuseum.org. Dahlgren School Reunion Oct. 19 - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open to all Dahlgren School Alumni. Contact dahlgrenfriends@gmail.com for more info.
Dahlgren and Indian Youth Centers’ middle school age children and chaperones participated in the Washington Redskins Play 60 Challenge Kick-Off at Joint Base Andrews on Sept. 26. The Redskins Play 60 Challenge is a program for the 10 local military youth programs (all services) to get active for at least 60 minutes a day. A total of 84 children and 13 adults from Naval District Washington joined the kick-off together with children from the other services. Fourteen children from Dahlgren and 13 from Indian Head Youth Centers enjoyed the various activities led by current Redskins players, alumni and staff, who demonstrated that getting active is easy and fun. The Navy Youth Programs and each military service received $5,000 to implement the Play 60 Challenge at their installations.
National Fire Prevention Week October 6 - 12 Prevent Kitchen Fires
The most dangerous appliance in your kitchen is the stove. However, the stove itself is not the problem. The danger comes from the combination of an open cooking flame, or red-hot electric burner, combined with carelessness, bad habits or inadequate fire prevention knowledge. In partnering with this year’s National Fire Protection Association’s annual fire safety campaign, the Naval District Washington Fire & Emergency Services offers the following Cooking fire information and safety tips. Cooking fires have been the leading cause of all reported home fires and home fire injuries in the United States since 1990. Believe it or not, unattended cooking is the leading cause of these fires with two-thirds of home cooking fires beginning with the ignition of materials including food, cooking oil, fat or grease. Here are some more unbelievable statistics about cooking fires; • Cooking caused two of every five (42%) of reported home fires, roughly one of every seven minutes (15% ) home fire deaths, and two of every five (37% ) home fire injuries, and 11% of direct property damage
from home fires in 2010. • Ranges accounted for the 58% of home cooking fire incidents. Ovens accounted for 16%. • Children under five face a higher risk of non-fire burns associated with cooking than being burned in a cooking fire. • 90% of burns associated with cooking equipment resulted from contact with hot equipment or some other non-fire source.
Cooking Safety
• NEVER leave anything stovetop cooking unattended. This is especially true if you are cooking using any of the following methods: - Frying - Broiling - Grilling • Have a “Kid Free Zone” around the stove.(3 feet) • Be sure to have an oversized lid handy to smother a pan fire. By simply placing the lid over the top of the fire and turning the burner off, it will go out. • When you are using your oven, check on the food often. • Keep your stove clean and free of any grease build up, including the vent areas .
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Navy Logistics Director receives Superior Civilian Service Award CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED Rider wanted for 7-passenger vanpool. Departs F’burg/Gordon Rd Commuter lot @ 7AM. Departs NSWCDD/Dahlgren @ 4:30PM. Transportation Incentive Program System (TIPS) qualified van. Contact Antonio at (540) 653-1512 Rider seeks rideshare from La Plata to Indian Head. Call Louie, 276-971-9837 Employee moving to either Fredericksburg, Va. or Maryland is in need of commute to NSF Dahlgren. Ideal commuting arrangement would be transportation that could pick-up and drop-off at or close to place of residence. Please call for more information, Sheila 214-529-3690. Starting a Van Pool, A+ quality 7-passenger van, departs NLT 0635 from Fieldhouse/Courthouse Rd. commuter lot to Dahlgren, Mon-Thurs work hours (07151545) except Fri (0715-1515). Call Cheng at 540-653-5909. A-Gate commuter wanted only. Van or carpool desired from any rideshare parking area or Reston Town Center. Depart between 0600-0700, return from Indian Head between 160-1700. Call Moses, (301) 743-4180. Van or Car pool desired from Fredericksburg or King George to Indian Head, Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer 7-430, but hours can be negotiated. 703909-3380. Riders wanted to start a carpool from the Northern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), passing through Warsaw at 0605 and Montross at 0615, arriving at Dahlgren by 0700; leaving Dahlgren at 1600. Call Lea at 540-6536776 or 571-232-5412 (cell).
Want to start a carpool? Need riders? “Commuter Clearinghouse” is a source for information on carpools or vanpools that already exist and need passengers, as well as a place for employees to advertise to start a carpool or vanpool. Whether you already operate a carpool or vanpool and are open to accepting new riders or need drivers, or if you are looking for a carpool or vanpool, provide us with information that might help you find or start a commuter opportunity, such as, where you will need to commute from and to, preferred schedule and contact information. You can send your information via e-mail to nsasp_pao_dlgr@ navy.mil or contact our office toll free at 866-359-5540, or DSN 249-8153, or 540-653-8153.
FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing service that assists persons who are seeking daily transportation from Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George counties to employment locations in Dahlgren among other employment sites. www.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.
Jerry Decker, Logistics director for Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division’s (NSWC IHEODTD) EOD Department, received the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award from NSWC IHEODTD Commanding Officer Capt. Thomas Smith during an awards presentation ceremony at the Division’s South Campus auditorium, Sept. 19. Decker received recognition for implementing a new business model that increased the availability of operational robots used by Defense Department EOD forces worldwide from 25 percent to 95 percent. The model combined Item Unique Identification (IUID), Supply Chain Management Software, and Passive Radio Frequency Identification technology to create a warehouse system automatically track inventory. “Jerry has provided vision and superior leadership to our logistics efforts in support of EOD warfighters from all services,” said Smith. “The cost effective implementation of IUID by EOD is being used as a role model for the rest of the Navy.” Decker retired from the Navy as a chief petty officer in August 1996, and began work at then Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division as a supporting contractor in December 2003.
U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor
Capt. Thomas Smith, NSWC IHEODTD commander, presents the Superior Civilian Service Award to Jerry Decker. He converted to government service in August 2004. Decker recently co authored, “A Cost Effective Approach to Inventory Management,” featured in the January/February issue of Defense Acquisition University Magazine.
NSWC IHEODTD, a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command, focuses on the research, development, test, evaluation, in service support, and disposal of energetics and energetic systems as well as works to provide Soldiers, Marines,
Sailors, and Airmen worldwide with the information and technological solutions they need to detect/locate, access, identify, render safe, recover/exploit, and dispose of both conventional and unconventional explosive threats.
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Base Happenings Dahlgren
NSASP Navy Ball Tickets on sale
Plan to attend this year’s NSASP Navy Ball on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House. Tickets are available now at www.navyball. org/tickets.
Child Find at Dahlgren School
Children that reside in base housing at NSF Dahlgren are eligible for the Child Find program, sponsored by Dahlgren School. The program is open to children birth to 5 years (60 months) on Thursday, October 24 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Program includes screenings for hearing/vision, speech/language, social skills, adaptation to the environment and gross and fine motor skills. Please call for a reservation at (540) 653-0197
Second Tour Thrift Store Open
Starting in October, the Second Tour Thrift Store will be open from 12:30 - 3 p.m. every Thursday. The store currently has some great Halloween costumes and lots of fall and winter items available. Second Tour accepts donations of gently used items at their store on Sampson Road next to the USO. All proceeds from sales at Second Tour are donated to charities in the Dahlgren/King George and surrounding communities, and provide scholarship funds to dependents of military personnel that are or were stationed on Dahlgren. Uniforms on the porch are free and available 24/7!
Indian Head T&J BBQ Selling Lunch
Starting next week, T and J BBQ will be mainside at NSF Indian Head on Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind the library. They will be at Stump Neck Annex on Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
IH Spouses’ Club “Treasures” Thrift Store Needs Your Donations!
The Indian Head Thrift Store “Treasures” is now open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’re sure you’ll love all the treasures you’ll find. Open to everyone - military and civilian! Come by and check us out. The store is located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. Donations of gently used items are currently being accepted. Want to earn up to $5 in free items from the thrift store every month? Volunteer! Stop by the thrift store during operating hours or email ihspouseclub@live.com for information. To publish information on your event or program under “Base Happenings,” contact NSASP Public Affairs at 540-653-8153 or email jeron.hayes@navy. mil.
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Military Affairs Council Tours Dahlgren By Gary Wagner Select mission activities on Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren were highlighted on a tour of the installation for members of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Council on Sept. 25. The half-day visit by over 50 members of the council opened with refreshments at the University of Mary Washington’s Dahlgren Campus. Capt. Peter Nette, commanding officer for Naval Support Activity South Potomac, briefed the attendees on current missions and In outlining a number of current challenges and opportunities affecting the future of the base, Capt. Nette profiled military construction projects recently completed and underway to enhance mission capabilities on the installation or improve quality of life services. Projects have included an expansion of facilities for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense program, as well as a laser system development laboratory and electromagnetic research and engineering facility for NSWCDD, along with a new child development center. Nette also updated the group on current Navy ini-
Capt. Peter Nette addresses the Military Affairs Council. tiatives with the community, to include a cooperative effort underway with Dominion Virginia Power to site a new substation on NSF Dahlgren as part of the construction of a new highpower transmission line that will serve both the installation and northeastern King George County. He reported on the status of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) recorded by NSWCDD to evaluate impacts of current and future activities on NSF Dahlgren’s test ranges for the next 10 to 15 years. Nette took a few moments to explain range operations and growing work with high-energy lasers, unmanned vehicle testing among other activities cov-
ered by the EIS. Initiated in 2011, public comment on the study concluded late last year, and a final record of decision is expected by this fall. Nette outlined the progress made at NSF Dahlgren in the cleanup of hazardous waste sites on the installation, and Navy’s effort to provide regular updates to the community on environmental restoration efforts, which to date have amounted to an expenditure of $76 million to remediate 68 of 77 sites identified for cleanup. He also described the compatible use planning initiative — known as a Joint Land Use Study —just begun between Navy and local jurisdictions as a comprehensive approach to
prevent encroachment that may adversely affect the military’s ability to perform its mission at Dahlgren. With funding through the Department of Defense, King George County has agreed to conduct the JLUS with NSF Dahlgren as a joint planning initiative to pursue healthy, compatible development on the base and in the community. Primarily because of the expansive reach of the Potomac River Test Range in the region, additional jurisdictions that are participating in the study include Westmoreland County and Colonial Beach in Virginia, along with Charles County and St. Mary’s County in Maryland. Following the briefing at UMW’s Dahlgren Campus, the group boarded buses for the tour on NSF Dahlgren. Aegis Training and Readiness Center offered a look at some of the laboratories used to train sailors and officers as part of a ship’s combat systems team prior to their deployment to individual ships equipped with the Aegis Combat System. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division also hosted tours for council members at the Potomac River Test Range, the Integrated Warfare Systems Laboratory and the Directed Energy Program facility.
NSWCDD honors civilian Defense Medal recipients Rear Adm. Lawrence Creevy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Commander, joined Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commander Capt. Michael Smith and NSWCDD Acting Technical Director Stuart Koch honor 13 recipients of the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) at a ceremony held at Dahlgren Sept. 25. The Secretary of Defense GWOT Medal was presented to the awardees - all NSWC Dahlgren employees - to rec-
ognize and honor their contributions and accomplishments in direct support of the armed forces engaged in operations to combat terrorism. “Without our civilian Sailors, we would have no Navy systems or ships,” said Creevy, linking the dedication of the Dahlgren GWOT award recipients to civilians working in the Navy Yard. Creevy, Smith and Koch joined the awardees and all in attendance for a moment of silence to reflect and honor the victims of shootings at the Naval Sea Systems Command
headquarters. The admiral recounted the acts of bravery amid the chaos, stressing the importance of each individual employed by Navy. “Today’s honorees understand the importance of involving warfighters and obtaining their operational perspective, and were willing to step out of the safe labs into harm’s way,” said Smith. “All of us at NSWC Dahlgren Division are particularly proud of our Global War on Terrorism Award recipients, who by their example inspire us all. Their dedication reminds us
that what we do makes a difference on a daily basis to the men and women who wear the uniform of the United States military.” The medal - the civilian equivalent of the GWOT Expeditionary Medal - was created to recognize and honor the contributions and accomplishments of the Defense Department’s civilian workforce in direct support of members of the armed forces engaged in operations
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MWR Highlights Dahlgren Highlights Bowling Center Youth Learn-2-Bowl
October 5, Noon - 2 p.m. Eligible patrons include children ages 5 - 12 with base access. Register at Cannonball Lanes by October 1. Cost: $7.50 per child. Bowling instruction is provided for children, ages 5 to 12, who want to learn how to bowl. Price includes two games and shoes. For more information, please contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.
Liberty Center Liberty Kings Dominion Trip
October 5, van leaves at 9 a.m. Liberty Center patrons only: E1- E6 single/unaccompanied active duty military. Cost: $32/person. For more information, please contact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.
Auto Skills Center Checking Fluids & Lubricants Auto Class
October 8, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free to all eligible patrons include all with base access. Learn where to look, how to check and how to fill the fluids in your car. For more information, please contact Auto Skills at 540-653-4900.
Fitness Center Navy Ball 1.5M Challenge
October 9, 11 a.m. Location: Dahlgren Parade Field Free to all eligible patrons Please register at the Fitness Center, anytime between September 9 and the morning of the event. For more information, please contact the Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.
95th Anniversary 5K Run/Walk October 16, 11 a.m. Free to all eligible patrons
Please register at the Fitness Center anytime between September 16th and the morning of the event. For more information, please contact the Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.
Youth Center Family Fun Night Bingo
October 16, 6:30 p.m. Free to all eligible patrons including children ages 5 through 17, and their parents, who have base access. Come and socialize with other families in the community, while playing bingo, with the opportunity to win some prizes! Snacks and refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Youth Center at 540-653-8009.
Special Events Pumpkin Harvest Festival
October 17, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Dahlgren Parade Field Free to all eligible patrons This is a free, fun evening for the entire family! Children will be able to pick their favorite pumpkin and even decorate it! We will be having a costume contest, so be sure to dress up! Harvest crafts, games and music, as well as refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the ITT office at 540-653-8785.
Indian Head Highlights Teen Center Teen Center Open Rec
Looking for something to do on Friday? The Teen Center will be open every Friday from 6 - 9 p.m. and is free for all eligible teens. This program is open to all teens age 11 and in 6th grade through 18 and not yet graduated.
Halloween Events Door Decorating Contest
Departments and Housing residents are all invited to compete for the best Halloween Themed door during the
Movie Theater 540-653-7336 Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings Price of Shows Civilians - $5 AD, Retired, Reserve, Family Members (E7 - above) $4 AD, Reserve, Family Members (E6 - below) - $2.50 Child (6-11) - $2; Child (5 and under) - Free Tickets for a movie shown in 3-D are an additional $1 Friday, October 4th 7 p.m. - Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, PG-13 Saturday, October 5th 7 p.m. - Lee Daniels’ the Butler, PG-13 Friday, October 11th 7 p.m. - You’re Next, R Saturday, October 12th 7 p.m. - One Direction: This is Us, PG month of October. Prizes will be awarded in both office and housing categories. Send an email to corey.mccabe@navy. mil to register or for contest information.
MWR Halloween Spooktakular
Saturday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MIx House. Join us for face painting, a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, haunted house, hayride, music and more! This event is free and open to all eligible patrons.
Mix House Season Closing of the Tiki Bar
Friday, October 18. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., party starts at 6 p.m. Come by and enjoy great views, great music and lots of fun as we celebrate the end of another fantastic season!
Fire: Tips for preventing house fires and escaping safely if one does occur Continued from page 2
• If a food catches fire in a pot or pan, turn the burner off and use a pot lid to smother the fire. • Never store things in or on your stove. Keep the areas free of dishtowels, food packages and anything else that is combustible. • Do not wear loose clothing, or clothing with long, loose sleeves, while you are cooking. This type of clothing can catch fire easily. • If you experience and oven fire, leave the door closed and turn off the oven. By opening the door you could introduce air to whatever is burning making the fire larger.
Grease Fires
• A grease fire ignites and spreads very quickly. • Never put water on grease or electrical fires. Putting water on a grease fire can cause it to splash and spread. • Use the following methods to put out a grease fire: - Smother the fire with a pan lid. - A metal lid is preferred since a glass lid may crack or break from the high temperature of the fire. - Smother the fire with baking soda. Many people keep a box of baking soda next to their stove in case of a grease fire. - Although the chemicals will contaminate your food and the kitchen area, a dry chemical fire extinguisher will put out a grease fire.
Escape Planning
The reality is that when fire strikes, your home could be
engulfed in smoke and flames in just a matter of a few minutes and your chances of escape reduced drastically. Should this happen, do you and your family know two ways out of your home. It is important to have and practice a home fire escape plan that prepares your family to think fast and get out quickly when the smoke alarm sounds. What if your first escape route is blocked by smoke or flames, would you know how to get out? That’s why having an escape plan and knowing two ways out is such a key part of your plan. This year’s National Fire Prevention Association theme, “Have 2 Ways Out!”, focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice. • According to an NFPA survey, only one-third of Americans have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. • Almost three-quarters of Americans do have an escape plan; however, less than half actually practiced it. One-third of Americans households who made and estimate they thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. Often times the actual time is reduced to just a couple of minutes.
Smoke Alarms
Almost two-thirds (62%) of reported home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Here are some tips about installing and maintaining residential smoke alarms. • Install smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside each
separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. • Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home so when one sounds, they all sound. • Be sure to replace smoke alarms every 10 years in accordance with the manufacture’s recommendations. All replaced alarms must have a 10 year sealed battery back system). • Be sure to test your smoke alarms weekly in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. • Working smoke alarms improve your chances of surviving a fire in your home by 50% and are an inexpensive device to ensure you and your family’s safety. • Smoke alarms that include a recordable voice announcement in addition to the usual alarm sound, may be helpful in waking children through the use of a familiar voice. • Smoke alarms are available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. These devices use strobe lights. Vibration devices can be added to these alarms • Smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire escape plan. As a reminder, the Naval District Washington Fire & Emergency Services provides fire extinguisher training, evacuation drills and Fire/Life Safety presentations to all Commands and Tenant Commands to include those who live on our Installations. If your department or command is interested in this vital training, please contact your Installation Fire Prevention Division.
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Dahlgren Taste of Fredericksburg Oct. 3
Rappahannock Big Brothers/Big Sisters will hold Taste of Fredericksburg on Thurs., Oct. 3 from 6-9 p.m. at Stevenson Ridge, 6901 Meeting Street, Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Sample the culinary delights of local restaurants and catering establishments and have fun bidding on spectacular gift packages in our live and silent auctions. Enjoy samples from Bavarian Chef, Brocks, Castiglias, Country Lane Catering, Kabob City, Lizz Creative Juices, Sweet Reasons, The Icing Bakery, The Melting Pot and more! Purchase tickets at www. rbbbs.org or call 540-371-7444.
KGAC Rabies Clinic Needs Volunteers
The next King George Animal Control Rabies Clinic has been set for the October 5. Volunteers are needed to assist the staff at KG Animal Control with the clinic. If you can help, please call 540-775-2120 to sign up. The clinic is from 10 a.m. - Noon, volunteers should plan to arrive 30 minutes early.
KGARL Fundraiser
King George Animal Rescue League will hold a fundraiser at Steamers Seafood Grill and Bar in King George on October 16 from 4 - 9 p.m. Enjoy great food and fun, and Steamers will donate 20% of your total food sales to KGARL. You must take an event flyer with you to receive credit for the fundraiser. Visit www.kgarl.org to print your flyer. Hope to see you there!
Indian Head Take Steps, Save Lives at 8th Annual Breast Cancer Walk
Walk to save lives at the 8th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event begins at Indian Head Village Green (100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head) and continues for three miles on the Indian Head Rail Trail. Participants can enjoy live music, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and an exercise warm up. The event will be held rain or shine. The registration fee is $25. Fee includes morning snacks, bottled water, and a nutritious lunch. The first 100 registrants receive a free t-shirt. To download and print the registration form, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov. Proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This foundation educates and researches breast cancer causes, treatments, and the search for a cure. This event is sponsored by the Indian Head Senior Center Council, the Town of Indian Head, and local community businesses. For additional information, call the Indian Head Senior Center at 301-743-2125.
Blessing of the Fleet in Maryland
You are cordially invited to two fun-filled days at the 46th Annual Blessing of the Fleet, sponsored by the 7th District Optimist Club, Oct. Oct. 5 and 6 at St. Clement’s Island Museum Grounds, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Colton’s Point, MD 20626. Event includes live music, kids’ activities, poker run and activities at the museum. Active duty and retired military personnel are admitted for 1/2 the admission price ($5 for a one-day or $7.50 for a two-day pass). All kids 15 & under are free. Military must show ID at the admission gate for the discount (not available online). For more information, and to check out the schedule of events, go to http:// www.blessingofthefleetmd.com.
Community Notes Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Oct. 5
The Charles County Department of Public Works would like to remind citizens that the next household hazardous waste collection for this year will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5. The household hazardous waste collection site is located in the parking lot of the Department of Public Works building, located at 10430 Audie Lane, off of Radio Station Road in La Plata. Collection hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Items accepted free of charge include: pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer, gasoline, oil-based paint, cleaning supplies, pool chemicals, batteries, expired prescription drugs, fluorescent lights, mercury thermometers, and other poisons found in the home. Please remember to mark any container that does not have a readable, original label. Unacceptable materials include bio-medical waste (sharps, needles, anything with bodily fluids) and ammunition. Used motor oil, anti-freeze, propane tanks, and batteries are accepted on a regular basis at various collection sites. Latex paint is not considered hazardous waste and can be placed in your household trash as long as it is solidified. This can be accomplished by adding kitty litter, shredded paper, or sawdust to the liquid latex paint to aid in drying it out. Household hazardous waste collection will occur on the first Saturday of each month through December. Upcoming 2013 collection dates are: Oct. 5, Nov. 2, and Dec. 7. For more information, call the Charles County Department of Public Works, Environmental Resources Division at 301932-3599 or 301-870-2778, or the landfill and recycling information line at 301-932-5656. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258. For more information visit www.CharlesCountyMD. gov, or contact Ms. Rachel Reynolds, Promotions Specialist, at 301-645-0601 or ReynoldsR@CharlesCountyMD.gov. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
Winter Youth, Pee Wee Sports Registration Open
Winter sports leagues and Pee Wee sports are back! Log on to www.CharlesCountyParks.com at 301-934-9305 or 301-870-338 to register for these fun-filled winter sports. Girls’ basketball is new this year to the winter Pee Wee sports lineup! Also, Pee Wee sports include: co-ed soccer, and co-ed basketball. Co-ed soccer is open to four year olds, co-ed basketball open to five and six year olds, and girls’ basketball open to five and six year olds (as of Sept. 1, 2013). Pee Wee sports registration fee is $65 but you can save $15 if you register by Saturday Oct, 12. The registration deadline is Saturday, Oct. 26. Winter youth sports are co-ed and girls’ basketball, coed indoor soccer, and select basketball. Co-ed basketball is available from seven to 17 year olds, girls’ basketball from nine to 14 year olds, and co-ed indoor soccer from five to 16 year olds (as of Sept. 1, 2013). Select basketball teams are open for boys from nine to 14 years old and girls 12 to 14 years old. Youth sports registration fee is $80 but you can save $15 if you register by Saturday Oct, 12. The registration deadline is Saturday, Oct. 26. Pee Wee sports give young children the opportunity to experience the excitement of playing organized sports. Children can learn the fundamentals of the game, while playing with others. The non-competitive atmosphere of these sports is designed for children to develop skills and promote fun. A one hour practice or game is held each Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Practices begin in December and games and practices alternate Saturday’s in January. Players
2nd Annual STEM to Educator Exchange Are you a business interested in getting involved with STEM initiatives (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in our region? Are you a teacher interested in sharing your STEM initiatives and your needs with the region’s business community? If so, come to the 2nd Annual STEM 16 Educator Exchange on Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Germanna Community College, 10000 Germanna Point Dr., Fredericksburg. This event will promote STEM partnerships between schools and businesses. Teachers will be given the opportunity to “pitch” their STEM programing or classroom activities while businesses will be given the opportunity to “pitch” their available resources and interest in STEM initiatives. The “Pitch
Your Program” portion of the event will be followed by a speed networking session. This is a great event for both teachers and businesses to network and create lasting partnerships to further STEM initiatives in our region. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Council, FredTech, admission is free for teachers, $10 for chamber members and $15 for non-members. Please indicate if you are interested in “Pitching Your Program” at the Educator Exchange when you register at stacey@fredericksburgchamber.org or by phone at (540) 373-9400. If you are interested, you will be contacted with specific details for creating a presentation.
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and coaches each receive a team t-shirt. The Department of Community Services’ youth sport leagues offer children the opportunity to have a positive and rewarding experience. Children can learn sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play, while having a fun time. Teams are based on area, age, height, and experience. Youth practices will be scheduled no later than 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Practices begin in December and games begin in January. Locations vary. Coaches are needed for Pee Wee sports and youth sports. If selected to coach, you will receive 50 percent off of your child’s registration fee. The refund only applies to one participating child and will be processed after the first game. Register online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com. For more information, call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388. For information on other programs offered by the Department of Community Services, visit www.CharlesCountyParks. com. Citizens with special needs can contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
Charles County FallFest Exhibitor Opportunities
Celebrate Charles: FallFest is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 2 - 6:30 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. Local artisans and crafters are invited to participate at FallFest to sell goods and showcase their talents. Spaces are available for $10. Register today to secure a spot at this family-friendly event. Registration is available online at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov.
Cycle for Food, Farms, and Fun at the Crop Hop
Register today for the 2013 Crop Hop - a cycling tour of Southern Maryland farms, to be held Sat., Oct. 19 in historic and picturesque Charles County. This event is hosted by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission and the Charles County Board of Commissioners. The Crop Hop highlights the connection between local farms, fresh food, and good nutrition while raising money for the Southern Maryland Food Bank. All rides begin and end at Gilbert Run Park (13140 Charles Street, Charlotte Hall). Riders cycle to local farm stops to experience farm tours, interact with farmers, and enjoy locally-sourced snacks. This year’s routes include: the Silo Century (62 miles) for serious riders, the Harvest Hop (33 miles), the Barnstormer (15 miles), the Barnstormer Lite (for those less inclined to ride the hilly terrain), and the Sprout Route (an in-park family ride). Farm stops include turkeys, cattle, horses, goats, produce, agritourism, and more. The Sprout Route features a three-mile in-park walk and ride with stops highlighting rabbits, goats, dogs, seed planting, and exercise. After the ride, cyclists will enjoy a locally-sourced picnic lunch at Gilbert Run Park, complete with entertainment and educational opportunities including farm animal demonstrations, Cornelia and Couch Potato skits, fitness activities, and other fun, educational activities. The cost per rider ranges from $20-$60. Riders registering before Monday, Sept. 30 are guaranteed a complementary lunch and event T-shirt. Non-cyclists and community members are welcome to join the festivities at Gilbert Run Park. Join us for the picnic lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost for lunch is $10 per adult and $5 per child (aged six and under). Profits from this event will go to the Southern Maryland Food Bank to purchase fresh food for hungry families. More information and registration opportunities for the event can be found at www.CropHop.com.
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Continued from page 4 to combat terrorism. The awardees’ direct support to U.S. warfighters in theater included deployments to dangerous locations where they joined troops to field weapons, solved security challenges, and performed troubleshooting in real-time scenarios. Individual employees receiving the Secretary of Defense GWOT Medal were John Aanerud, Terry Banks, John Larzelere, Roscoe Smith, Debra White and Jeffrey Yeagle. The Joint Program Office-Mine Resistant Ambush Protected team members honored at the event received their medals in theater: Curtis Dunn, Mark Culbertson, Paul O’Campo, Daniel Carlyle, Robert Fitzgerald, Larry Ground and Elisa Szuwalski. “I greatly appreciate your patience and understanding when long hours and extended travel were necessary to get the job done,” said Smith as he thanked awardees’ family members.
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