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December 10, 2015
Fire safety art contest winners ride to school in fire trucks By Amanda Stewart Staff writer
After a Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services fire truck pulled up in front of Riverside Elementary School, Monday morning to drop off 8-year-old Daniella Norton and her siblings at the start of the school day, Daniella had just one thing to say. “It was awesome,” she said with a grin as she stood in front of her school wearing her “Frozen” backpack over a big Fort Belvoir Fire Department jacket. Daniella was one of four children chosen as winners in a fire safety art contest sponsored by the Fort Belvoir Fire Department and The Villages at Belvoir during Fire Prevention Week in October. Their prize? A ride to school in a fire truck. “It’s all about giving these kids an experience they won’t forget,” Kevin Good, fire marshal, said before the fire truck left to pick up Daniella, Monday. “This will be hard to top for them.” The fun began at about 8:15 a.m. Monday, when two fire trucks pulled up in front of the Nortons’ house in Woodlawn Village. Daniella, her sisters, Aliyah, 9; and Gabriella, 5; their brother, Yahshua, 10; and their parents,
Up Front Holiday gate closures
Walker and Telegraph gates are closed Dec. 21 through Jan. 1. The visitors center is closed Dec. 24 and 25; Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
Hanukkah
The Jewish Congregation has a “Hanukkah Happening” Tuesday, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center, followed by a service at 7 p.m. in Belvoir Chapel. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person or $30 per family. The Belvoir Jewish coordinator’s number is 703-806-3393.
Bird Count volunteers needed
Photo by Paul Lara
Daniella Norton, center, arrives in style at Riverside Elementary School, accompanied by Fort Belvoir firefighters and Lt. Col. Philip Lenz, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir Headquarters Battalion Commander, after winning a fire safety contest. Her siblings, Gabriella, Yashua and Aliyah joined her for the special ride to class. Loida and Staff Sgt. Tracy Norton were all waiting outside when the fire trucks arrived. The kids got a quick tour of the trucks before all four hopped inside to ride
to school with members of the fire department and Lt. Col. Philip Lenz, Belvoir’s Headquarters Battalion commander. See FIRE, Page A10
Troop Command South inducts new NCOs By Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Public Affairs
As part of a long-standing Army tradition, Troop Command South inducted 14 Soldiers into the Non-Commissioned Officers Corps during a Friday ceremony in Thurman Auditorium. The battalion command sergeant major and NCOs of Troop Command South hosted the event. Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Watson served as keynote speaker, reminding the Soldiers that, with their new rank, comes a new set of responsibilities. “In the Army profession, there are many publications that define what is required and expected of a leader. But, knowing the path and walking the path are two different things,” Watson said. “We are relying on you to have an impact, to influence and inspire your Soldiers so they, too, are successful. I recommend you take a trip to Arlington (cemetery) if you have never been to see how many men and women served with honor. Hopefully, it will inspire you to lead with honor, too.” Soldiers inducted into the NCO Corps include: Sgt.
DoD photo by Reese Brown
Sgt. Jose Lopez stands at attention beneath an arch of sabers during an NCO induction ceremony in Thurman Hall last week. Saul Brown; Sgt. Ashley Brutus; Sgt. Anthony Cusic; Sgt. Skylar Dewberry; Sgt. Jasmine Edwards; Sgt. Montaca Holland; Staff Sgt. Scott Hornung; Sgt. In Hong Lee; Sgt. Jose Lopez; Sgt. Amanda McMillan; Sgt. Vanessa Parantar; Sgt. Fred Sigrah; Sgt. Turkesa Smith; and Sgt. Tyler Sullivan.
The Fort Belvoir Christmas Bird Count, CBC, is conducted this season Jan. 3. This annual count is one of the oldest in the area, dating back to 1911, and is sponsored by National Audubon Society. Bird counts help researchers better understand wintering bird populations. Interested people are asked to register through Kevin Walter, 703-805-3969. Novice and experts are welcome to participate, as novices will be teamed up with seasoned birders to learn. Counters meet at Belvoir’s Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center for all start times: 5 and 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Feedback wanted
The Community Health Promotion Team has a survey to determine everyone’s concerns about community health problems. The survey is designed to gauge people’s thoughts on quality of life, health, safety and satisfaction within the Army installation environment. To take the survey, go to https:// usaphcapps.amedd.army.mil/survey/ se.ashx?s=251137451C6CC52D. Results will be used to identify ideas, issues or concerns that can be addressed through community action. The survey takes about 15 minutes. Planners want 1,000 people to complete the survey, for the best, mostencompassing results.
CFC extended
Although Belvoir garrison has met its $21,000 Combined Federal Campaign goal, the campaign has been extended more than two weeks, to Dec. 31. Information about charities and donating is available from www.cfcnca. org.